Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-01-07
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Washington. Jan. 8.

Den A1E.--''u tnOtiou VI MI. AIS.
resolution was adopted calling on the
Secretary Of War for further informa-
ton respecting the st. Clair Flats aud
asking what amount, if any, OF addi-
tional appropriation will be required
for the said work.
Mr.. Butler, from the committee on
Judiciary, to which was referred the
credentials of Senator Harlan from To-
wa, and the protest OF the Senate If
the Iowa Legislature relative to the
subject. reported that the committee
after careful consideration We're unable
to agree unanimously, and under in-
s'rurtions from the lnaiorifv he sub
been duly elected to the Senate, ac-
companied by a resolution declaring
the seat vacant.
Mr.. Toombs gave notice that he
should submit minority report.
Mr. Harlan wished the subject dis
posed Of at the earliest practicable pc
Rod, and suggested tomorrow.
Mr.. Stewart remarked that it might
be a question to be taken up at any
time without making it the special or
der Of the House.
New York, Jan. ).
Mr.. f. Hoogland, of Kansas was in
this city Yesterday, on his way to
Washington. 1t is understood tia,
he represents the views and wishes OF
Gov. Geary in regard to sundry legis-
lative measures OF importance to the
welfare OF the territory. Mr.. II. states
that although it is not easy to exagge.-
ate the outrages and disorders which
have prevailed in Kansas until the
past few months vet matters are now
assuming much more peaceful and
promising aspect.
The Free State Legislature meets
to-day; the other one meets on Mon
day Of next week.
Louisville, Jan. 5,
The Memphis appeal, of Tuesday,
says that considerable excitement ex
lists in st. Francis, caused by rumors
that slaves would rise on Christmas.
Several negroes were whipped until
they csnfesscd the fact.
A similar story was in circulation at
Napoleonville, La.
Washington, Jan. 18th.
The wife of Judge Daniels of the
Supreme Court was burned to death
last night. She had gone to her sleep
ing room, and commenced disrobing.
Being near sighted she did not per-
ceive = candle which stood npon the
hearth, nor the flames which commu
nicated to her clothes, until they COM
pletely envefoped her. She then ran
from the room shrieking for aid-be-
fore assistance could be given, she was
20 shockingly that she died after eight
hours Of intense suffering. She was
the daughter of the late Dr.. Harris, of
Philadelphia, chief Of the bureau OF
medicine and surgery in the Navy.
SPRINGFIELD Jan. 5, 1857.
Democratic have the majority. By two
10 the House. Ramuel Holmes elected
speaker, and Dr.. Lsib elected Clerk.
The Democratic will elect all oiicers in
both brsochss.2
The Blark Republicans attempted to
vet control Of The House BY fraud, bot
we're defeated.
q. W. s.
Buffalo, JAMS
The examination Of DR. Bieler, charged
With the murder VI Emile Mum aljas Julia
Rosendale and child, terminated on Satuy. |
day afternoon, when the coroner commit.
ted him for trial On charge of murder.
The prisoners counsel took out writ OF |
habeas corpus, resurnable this morning, but |
owing to the Judges absense,s The hearing |
OF the application 10 postponed.
;, @The laws Of Virginia rcquire
that evcrv man who marries shall rive
'ecurity for the support Of his wife and
children. Many who find this in
90 to Marvland n b.vo