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THE spEAKERstIP.

Among the distinguished democratic members of
Congress who have been mentioned by their friends
fit candidates for the next spcakership, the name
Of the Hon. J. CLANCY Jones has been frequently
and prominently suggested. In referring to the sub
ject now, object is not to praise him for public
virtues and merits which long and successful polit
ica has developed but chiefly to state, as we
authorized to do, that he is not candidate for
Speaker, and that he will not permit his to be
used for that purpose. In the present condition Of
political affairs he deems it his duty considering his
relations to the President to keep his place upon the
floor. His determination, think, is alike wisc and
patriotic, and marks the true temper and spirit which
ought to distinguish every democrat and particularly
one who has borne leading part in the late pres
idential canvass.
High as are the honors of the speakershp, we
think there questions of such grave import
which may come before the next Congress-, and will
require upon the floor the employment and direction
of the ablest talent and largest experience, that in
their prudent and successful conduct no less en-
during and unsurpassed reputation may be found
cd When add to this that the course taken by
Mr.. Jones will assist to preserve harmony in the
democratic ranks, we think we may say that it will
meet the cordial appreciation of his friends.
The spirit of forbearance and disinterestedness
should form the cornerstone Of our strength The
example could not come from more appropriate
than that Of leading friend of the President
who has taught those high qualities by the practice
of them through long life of patriotic devotion
We are truly gratfed that Mr.. Jones has taken so
early occasion to prevent any use of his name
which might have the slightest tendency to disturb
the harmony Of the party
The truth is, our country has reached peculiar
and important crisis. We have no doubt that by the
wise policy of the administration we shall pass
through it safely, and with augmented strength to
institutions But to this end it is fit and proper
that each Of great statesmen who is position to
act should be careful to assist by his example, to
preserve the unity of the party. This done, the
lasting triumph of constitutional principles will be
certain and enduring
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tor from New Hampshire and one from Vermont during
the session preceding the last and there are now
pending before the Senate three contested elections
dissimar interpretations Of constitutional power aud
duty of the legislatures and governors Of the several
States in appointing senators. There is scarcely en-
tire accordance In the practice the legislatures OF
any two States in all things pertaining to the cleo
ton of senators. They differ to the time of cleo
ton or the manner of election, or the form OF Gre
dentials of senator's. Some elect senators twelve
months, or more, before the expiration OF regular
term others elect at shorter periods in advance; and
one, perhaps two, elect after tho expiration OF
regular term. The practice of the same State has
varied in this respect, in some instances, by eecting
both senator's at the same time, in order, it would
seem, to subserve party purposes. In some States
the election is made by the separate vote OF each
house of the legislature lin others by the joint vote
of both houses in convention. Some require ma
orty OF each house to elect others majority OF the
aggregate members Of both houses. Some require
majority of the whole number Of the Legislature;
others majority of quorum only. The difference
ia The forms of procedure and Of credentials is still
greater.
is manfesty tho duty of Congress, and it is pre-
sunod they will promptly discharge it, to settle all
these Differences and thus prevent future contested
elections and vacancies, by the enactment Of law,
that cannot be misunderstood or evaded with impu-
nifty clearly prescribing the time and tho manner of
elecng and certifying the elections of senator's by the
State legislatures. 1t would doubtless prevent the
frequent and long continued vacancies that have
often occurred of late years, by constituting legisa-
lures and governors to perform their constitutional
duty by making elections before vacancies occur.
Such law would prevent all improper combina-
tons to hasten postpone elections order to sub
serve some party, personal, or facious ends. 1t
would certainly prevent the great consumption of
time and money in debating the oftrepeatcd ques-
ton, how and when should senator's in Congress be
eccteds by answering it dcfntively and clearly in
act that none could misunderstood.
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THE CANVASS IN GEORGIA.

The Columbus (Gat) Times Of the 9TH instant
says
iIiio democratic party Of Georgia anticipate glorious
victory and complete humiliation Of the knownothing
forces ut the approaching election The cheering news
we roceive from all sections Of the State Of Its advancing
tread and the downward tendency OF know nothngism
is enough convince the most skepch of tie incvita
lie doom OF the latter, and the glory which awaits the
former Our democratic candidate ior governor makes
deep impression upon the hearts OF the people wherever
he goes, and the overwhelming majority by which he
will be elevated TO the chair of State will testify the APP
probation in which the purity Of democratic principles is
held by the people Of Georgia.
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To the Commissions Of Patents.

ROMANCE IN REAL LyE.-lThe Court Journal says ;
Among the presentations to her Majesty at OF the
drawing rooms this season young lady upon her
marriage and about whose nuptas story current Of
more than usual interest in these unromantic times She
is the daughter Of Baronet holding distinguished posi-
tol. Among the suitos of this young lady, who is US
pretty as accomplished of very advanced years
but il was vain that all the aurements consequent
upon the possession of riches set forth The far
maiden showed herself completely indifferent to the gold
en- prize that lay at her feet and in spite of the strong
recommendation Of papa il was unhcsitatngly rejected
SO far therefore, everything perfectly natural and
very unronantc.
But il that The gentleman, after his proposals
had been declined of course with the usual potetations
of respect and eseem) again sought interview and
assured the lady that his attachment not selfish that
he was ready at any sacrifice to do anything that could
contribute to her happiness and that if her affections
were fixed any whose wealth might not be ade-
quate to his good fortune he ready by settlement
TO the extent Of 800, 900, to place her happiness
in her power Such proof Of disinterested attach
ent perfectly undcniable and it is said the young
lady pondered much over 1t that like the recital Of
0theilos dangers it wrought complete revurion OF
feeling. We do not pretend to know on whit kind OIL
hint the venerable gentleman spoke again, but speak
again he did, and with so much effect that the happy day
named, and the nuptials in due COURSE solemn
zed and the fair bride presented her marriage 70 the
Queen The world gives with its usual generosity an al
most fabulous amount 10 Mr. -'s fortune, but II Is
very well known that item in II is fl50 600 railway
stock more than half of which is paying six per cent
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Hon. Mr.. Shaw, of North Carolina, arrived in this
city yesterday. He was waited upon at his lodgings
at Browns Hotel by large number of his personal
and political friends in Washington, who were not
sparing in their congratulations his late brilliant
and successful canvass.
Among the latest arrivals at Kirkwoods' is Hon. T.
l.. Harris of Illinois, and it gives us much pleasure
to add thath has entirely recovered from his late
we're attack Of illness
Hon. VIM. Smith. of Virginia, is also on brief
visit to the seat of government
Hon. J. Clancy Jones left yesterday for his home
in Pennsylvania.
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HON. A. II. STEPHENS.

The Augusta (Ga.) Constituiionalist Of The 9Th
says
Concert Hall was not only crowded, but oyerfowing,
last evening with the crowd which had assembled to
hear this distinguished gentleman upon the questions Of
the canvass Mr. Miller, his opponent for Congress- was,
at his request allowed hearing Mr. Stephens speaking
thrce-quareTs OF an hour Mr. Miller replying in speech
of threo-quarers of hour, and Fir Stephens closing
the discussion in speech Of half an hosr. We are
obliged TO postpone report Of the discussion until
next ISSUE conentng ourselves with saying that the de-
mocracy perfectly content with the result and only
anxious tat the opposing candidates for Congress in this
district should every county in it together
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AN INrERssI1Na LETTER.

We think it due 10 ox-President Tyler, and the re-
latons OF the interesting subject to which he refers,
to copy entire his letter the Richmond Enquirer Of
the An INST IN which he refers 70 the African slave
trade and the Ashburton treaty negotiated during his
administration, far concerns the stipulations
rehtiye to our keeping squadron Of specific char
acter upon the coast Of Africa 1t will be read with
interest.
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The St. Louis Republican Of the 9Th says 'Ihc river
at this point is falling slowly There is and a
half feet of water to Cairo The upper rivers all
falling but have undergone important Change since
our last report The weather yesterday morning was
hot and sulty In the evening were visited by re-
freshup shower which In some degree cooled the air
Business on The lovee Yesterday lively, and large
number of steamers departed for their several dcstna
tons Arrivals were numerous, and last evening the
lcveo was tolcrably well filled with boats The pros
poets are that business will be fully revived this week
and that boats in all The rivers will have plenty to do
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Backs 0rTProfessor Sillinan does net rest easy UNI
der the scarhcation whoosoney administered by Pres
dent Buchanan He disclams any participation in the
recent memorial TO the President, except as casual
sgner 1t is difficult say whether he wrigglcs in or
out but IL is evident that he is very uneasy under the
deserved castigation. --AGjdaq ArgHs.
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An experienced seaman one Of the companions OF VI
Kane writes that IN his opinion II the Atlantic cable
laid beginning at st. Johns, spreading eastwady tna
parallel adopted tine site of the cable the heave OF '
would be in favor Of the ships and indeed insure
the SUCCESS of the undertaking..
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A curious question Of fact Says The N. Commercially
has arisen in tho Mcosley Gaze upon one branch whereof
the surrogate has already rendered decision The tesla
tor who died in Prs left legacy of Sc 900 to his niece,
living in Dubuque, Iowa. IL turns out chat both
uncle and niece tcstator and legatee, died on the
same day II she died first tho legacy ceases ii he
died first Il pocs to her heirs. IL looks II the
question Of priority death must be decided by Ion
gittide.
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OFFICIAL.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
Joseph Holt, of Kentucky, Commissioner of Pat
enis
John NJ Stockdalc, Of Iowa, register of the land
Office at Fort Dodge, Iowa, vice VIM II. Merritt,
resigned.
Hugh Black postmaster at Eutaua, Alabama vice
James NJ. Hamilton, resigned.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-09-10

STATE DErARrAKNr

Information has been received from T. d
Marache United States consul at Trinidad of the loss Of
the American brig Rcveille Of New York, bound from
Jacksonville TO Trinidad with cargo Of ptch-pne um
ber on the southwest OF the island the night of
the 9th of August A small portion of the cargo was
and materials of the vessel sold they lay on the
reef. No lives lost
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The Hartford Conn Times OF Monday evening says
"a gentleman from Eis. Hartford informs that there
slight frost observed in Eastbny glastonbury
this morning Another gentleman from Windsor reports
a slight frost at Wndsor-not enough, however, to DO
any damage the tobacco crop which represented
very fair this Cool mornings and nights may be
expected nov"
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-09-10

Judge Goeway, of shasta county, California, arrived in
Albany few days since Judge q. born there and
left for California In 1876 with Colonel Sevensons reg
ment Judge @. left Albany common soldier He
returns judge. When he left he had S12 month. He
returns with n sum of 81, 500 per Mr. sGoeway
enlisted in Capt Frisly's company which raised in
Albany.
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The cotton and wool manufacturers Of philadelphia
have agreed to work their mills half time on ard after
the 18th Of the present month until further notice.
They complain that they have been for time losers by
continuing work their mills al the present very low
prices received for goods
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Extract OF letter, dated August %, 1857, from
an intelligent gentleman III Utah to his correspondent
in this city,
polygamy in is most dcicstablc forms is practsed in
a few cases Of which have heard In one case man
y,s sealed TO both q widow woman and her daughter
in another to a halfsster The vice is becoming gem
cra nsomuc that is questioned in his religion
who refuses practise it. And all this IN DC q our
hoyg relyoa.
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ss-sr IsaaK1 T. JAMES ls2 South Tenth street fhAaehA
IA our general travelling agent assisted by Ws H. WELD 'o ."l
,,s Ma. nsxso J. HAnnrI JAMIE IIs d. NICK X W. NOR
K.sos w WILEY WA l. w1mRAs, H. cAHoN, d X MUS.
NIX llEs " SWAY T. AslzAs and 2. DAVIS
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Hon. b. +. Angel, the new minister to Sweden,
has taken his passage in the Arago to sail from New
York for the scat Of his mission on Saturday week
He will be accompanied by his family.
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THE WASHINGTON UNION.

These vessels shall be charged 3 moozoonals per ton
for anchorage Al Magadore moozoonats per ton
shall be paid for pilotage in entering port only,
and 6 moozoonats per ton for anchorage. On a
steam vessel entering the port in the Moorish do
ninions the sum of l6 dollars shall be levied. The
Same charge shall be made at each port she may
visit 70 discharge embark cargo. If the steam
vessel be only OF burden Of $50 TONS or less the
charge will be the same as on a sailing vessel.
TO officers of the port there shall be paid, besides
the foregoing, on vessel of % tons or less, 20
ounces 20 tons. and not over so, 40 ounces over
80, and not exceeding 100 tons, GO ounces; over
100, and not exceeding 200, 80 ounces; and over
200 tons, 100 ounces. At the port Of Tetuan 10
ounces shall be paid for the messenger carry ships
papers from the port Of Marteen to Tetuan ounces
to the trmpeer who shall announce the vessel; and
ounces to the public crier. The convention is to
continue in force five years and to take effect within
three months after ratification
Singularly enough, this convention does not en-
Tighten us much with respect to the value assigned
to the denominations of money given in the schedule
Of duties.
From another source, however, we have de-
rived the following information this subject ::
The Moorish metallic currency consists principally
of the buntqui, gold eoin the large derhem or ok
heat (ounec) and the small derham, in more common
use, which Of silver and the copper piece, the
hls The respective value of these coins according
to the present rate Of exchange is as follows: the
buntqui, equal to 40 ohheats, is worth 81 large
derlam OF okheat, equal to AZ aoose, is worth &c.
the small or common derham on okheat equal 10 u
hoose is worth 5 cents the fills equals about one
fifth Of cent; and the mezauna, or moczoonats, 10
fictitious coin, and represents loose, or l cent,
The given in the schedule of export duties is,
therefore, equal to cents.
The following table will show the extent to which
import duties are reduced by the new stipulatons
On Brazil wood 20 per Ct On cochineal- 30 per ct.
Coffee -------2H do Raw cotton 10 do
Cotton thread 5 do Iron -----90 do
Raw S<------10 do Brown sugar 20 do
Steel --------S0 do Crushed do--l5 do
Tea ---------I5 do Loaf do 30 do
As no copy Of this commercial convention has yet
been published i'll this country, so far we know,
have taken pains to present in as intelligi-
Bile form as possible thelcading stpuations that af
feet British, and for the already given Ameri-
can commerce with the dominions of the Sultan Of
Morocco.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25

THE SOURCE OF THAT SpEEcH-Ser

THE SOURCE OF THAT SPEEcH.-Sen-
ator Douglas made an uncommonly mean
and malignant speech at Springfield, Hi
nois, and then made an attempt still
meaner to back out of some of the most
important positions assumed in it; but
we are glad to see that our friends over
in that State, are holding him so closely
to what he said as to make retraction i'm :
possible. The secret of the special de-
pravity and meanness of that speech, is
found in the following paragraph. The
New York Day Book says Senator
Douglas has been a subscriber to the
Day Book for the last four years, and in
his last speech not only advances pre-
cisely the same ideas, but does so in al
most its Identical language. What he
says about the mixed races of South
America, and the deterioration Of the
blood in hybrids and moi yrels. are sim
ply extracts from the Day BOOB
The Day Book is the same paper which
not long since announced that no man
could be Democrat and not be in favor
of slavery. This is just the paper for the
little giant" to draw his inspiration
FROM Detroit Trib.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25

pay both the $3.50, 900 and the interest,
than to lose the chance we now possess,
of having the first northwest road west
of the Mississippi river.
Go to the polls, then, like rational,
thinking men, determined to take care of
your own interests first, remembering
there is time enough after they are secure
to attend to the wants of other sections
OF country. Do not letthe emissaries of
the Pacific road turn you from your pur-
pose. Do not forget that the eyes of the
citizens of every county in this part of
the State are upon us, and every individ
ual of common sense will laugh at US if
we do not secure this great object now
while we have the matter in our own
hands. We must have connection with
lhe Iowa Central Road at Anamosa, or
Buchanan county is efectuallv killed, and
the only consolation We can possibly have
will be that we have committed suicide
without the ordinary excuse of insanity.
Go to the polls, then, and do as reason
must dictate, cast vote for the railroad
loan. A DEMOCRAT.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25

beech-tree, when it was first budding in
to life, and this was all he knew of tn,
woods in their beauteous clothing O
spring verdure. Then would he plac,
this bouglh above his head, and dream
that he was under the beech h-trees. where
the sun was shining, and the birds wer,
singing. On one Spring day, the neigh
boris son also brought him some wilc
flowers, and amongst these there hap
pened to be one which had retained il.
root, and for this reason it was placed il
fiower-pot and laid upon the window
sill quite close to the bed. And The
flower was planted by fortunate hand
and it grew and sent forth new shoots,
and bore flowers every year; it was the
sick boys most precious garden
his little treasure here on earth--he wat.
cred it, and cherished it. and took care
that the very last sunbeam which glided
through the lowly window, would shine
upon its blossoms. And these flowers
were interwoven even in his dreams
for lam they bloomed, for him they shed
their fragrance and rejoiced the eye with
their beauty and when the Lord called
him hence, he turned, even in death, to.
wards his cherished plant He has now
been a year with God, year has the
flower stood forgotten in the window, and
now 1t is withered, therefore has it been
thrown out with the rubbish into the
street. And this is the flower, the poor
withered flower which we have added tc
our nosegay, for this flower has impaired
more JOY than the rarest and brightest
blossom which ever bloomed in the gar
den OF queen"
but how comest thou to know all
this = asked the child whom the Angel
was bearing with him to Heaven.
Il know it." replied the Angel, "for
was myself the little sick boy who went
upon crutches. know my flower we'll
And now the child altogether unclosed
his eyes, and gazed into the bright glori-
Gus countenance of the Angel, and at the
same moment they found themselves in
the Paradise of God, where Joy and bless
edness forever dwell
And God folded the dead child to His
heart, and he received wings like the 9th
er Angel, and flew hand in hand with
him. And all the flowers, also, God
folded to His heart, but upon the poor
withered wild flower He breathed kiss,
and voice was given to it. and it sang
together with all the Angels which encir-
cled the throne of God j; some very nigh
unto His presence, others encompassing
these in widening circles, until they
reached into Infnity itself, but all alike
were happy. And they all sang with
one voice, little and great; the good,
blessed child, and the poor wild flower,
which had laid withered and cast out
"-.~-S~t tho e",anri"ess and ,rnanr tln
rubbish of the fitting day, in the midst
of the dark, narrow street.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-07-25
a Son OF HopEFr1 Norupp

A SoN OF HoPEFUL MorHER.-A
certain Judge while attending Court in
shire town, was passing along the road
where boy was letting down the bars to
drive some cattle in. His flther stood
in the door of his home on the opposite
side of the road, and seeing what his
hopeful boy was doing, shouted out:
John, don't you drive them cattle in
there; ltold you to put them in the pas
ture behind the house"
The boy took no notice of the remon-
STRANGE, and his father repeated the order
in louder tone, without the least effect
and a third time gave positive orders
not to drive the cattle in there. The son
didn't even deign to look up, and DISC
beyed the parental injunction with cool
ness which positively shocked the Judge.
who, looking at the culprit, said, in a
tone OF official dignity:
Boy, don't you hear your father
speaking to you?''
e" Oh, y-a-a-s," replied the youth,
casting glance at the Judge and then
at his parent, g but | don't mind what
he says. Mother don't neither, and
tween she and |, we've about go: the
dog 50 he don't"