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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11
INDIAN MASSACRE.

CHICAGO, April THE Democratic
Press has the intelligence Of the mas.
sacre of white settlers on Spirit Lake.
Iowa, by band Of Sioux Indians. A
Agent Harden started company of
troops from Fort Ridgley on The 18th
ut. Fifteen settlers are reported mis-.
sing.
The St. Paul Pioneer, Of the Goth
ult', confirms the report of the massa.
Gre. 1t occurred on tho 9th, on Spiri,
Lake. Emmett co. Iowa, near the Min.
nesoia boundary.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11
The Troubles Of High Station.

From all accounts Mr.. Buchanan is
completely in the hands Of the Philis.
tines. Office seekers dog his footsteps
bcsiegc him in his chamber, and fill his
house like the frogs Of Egypt. On a
late occasion, the members of the
Washington City Councils called upon
him to pay their respects, and after a
brief interview he excused himself and
went off toreceive his "pressing friends
upstairs" lie is still suffering from
the effects Of recent sickness, but no
rest is allowed him day or night, and
he is hardly permitted to eat his meals
in peace. Under these circumstances
it will not be strange if he share the
fate of Harrison and Taylor, and fall a
victim to the demands Of office seekers.
1t is, however, a matter Of astonsh-
ment that the President submits to the
annoyance. He has the means of pre-
vcntion in his own hands. Let him
drive off the clamorous horde, make
appointments to office only when vacan-
cies occur, and remove nobody except
for good reason, and both his own COM
fort and the public interest will be pro-
moted.--,Sauu,t. Spec.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11
Terrific Explosion.

A vat, or tub, filed with alcohol, in
John Gregg's distillery, at Brownsville,
Pa, exploded on Friday, the Sd inst,
dcmolishing the distillery and ware.
house and dwelling adjoining. Mr..
Gregg and his son were slightly injur,
ed. Loss $4,000.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11

Sumner Fashion.--A crazy man caus.
ed some CONSERVATION few days since
by entering passenger car on the Cen.
trail Railroad near Rochester, primitive
~ clothed in a cloak, hat and pair of
boots. A sudden flash of heat caused
him to attempt to hang up bis cloak and
cool off, which caused some scream.
ing, little fainting, the stoppage ofthe
train, aud the return Of the lunalic to
the asylum where he belonged.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11
BLOODY AFFAIR.

CHICAGO April IA bloody sfi'ray
occurred at tho Michigan Southern
Railroad depot yesterday, betw cen
Policeman John Potter and gang of
Irish hotel runners. One lrishman,
Patrick Brown, instantly killed, and
two others wounded and not expected
to live. The verdict of inquest was self
defence, and Potter was subsequently,
set at Liberty.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11

Remains Of tic Martyrs---The bod,
les Of the fourteen physicians and as.
sis,an,s from Philadelphia who perish.
ed in this city in the pestilepce of 1856
are to be disintcired under the direc.
ton Of Thos. Webster, Jr., Esq, the
chairman Of the philadelphia Relief
Committee" and taken to that city for
intermept.- Mor/0k W. Argus.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11

Bank Failure,--Tbo Prairie State
Bank at Washington, Illinois, closed
doors on Friday last. Kennedy's Bank
Note review states that it has been ran
ked as shinpasier concern for some
time past. There is probably very little
of its issue afloat in this locality. Be-
ware also Of New Castle Pa, Bank mo.
ney, as it is bad failure.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11
Connecticut Election.

HARTFORD, April 7.--Fuither returns
from the election held yesterday show
a Republican majority in the Senate
and House. Whole Republican State
ticket probably elected 10 the first aud
third Congressional district. EzraClark
Jr., and Sydney Dean, Republicans,
both elected in the I'd district. Sam.
Arnold, Dem. elected in the 4lh district.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11

The Blach Sheep IN Utah.--Brig-
ham Young, High Priest and First
President of the Mormon Council of
Latter Day Saints at Great Salt Lake
City, and follower Governor of Utah
Territory, thus endorses the bad char
acter Of some of his followers:
"Wo can pick out elders in Israel,
right here, who can beat the world at
gambling, who can handle the cards
can cut and shuttle them with the smar-
test rogue on the face of Gods foot
stool. | can produce elders here who
can shave the smartcst shavers, and
take their money from them. We can
beat the world at any game"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11

Among the victims Of the so-called
rot-poisoDing at the National Hotel in
Washington. were Rev. Chas. Howard
Malcolm and his wife, ofNowpo,i, X. /
Their sympioms,it is said indicate clear,
ly poisoned by ateenic.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11

A New Comet.--Tbe Phare de he
WanChe, Of the 18th ult., states that a
very brilliant comet was seen there on
the previous evening In The West. 1t
had no tail but appeared to be surround.
ed by nebuar rays of light.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11
.phikn1ezphin .ELection.

ArRD 1.-The municipal election
which took place yesterday in this city
won't in favor Of the Democratic csndi
dates by 200 majority.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11

a Stubborn FacE--The directors of
The Poor ofLancaser county, pennsyl-
vsnia, have issued their aunual report
whence !, appears that during the year
1856, 1866 poor persons were relieved.
They are thus classified
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11

Tho most reliable accounts from ev-
cry section Of the country give very
encouraging hopes for o bountiful har.
vest. The growing crops from one end
Of tho country to the other arc repre-
scmtcd az looking remarkably fine.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11

RaN Road,--Thc correspondent of
the Union says, "some of the most in
huential citizens in Alexandria are be.
ginning to talk about the construction
Of u rail road direct from there to Par.
kcrsburg, on the Ohio river"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11

Total number Of Americans relieved
1S9, against total Of SiSisen hppdrm
and Si1ty.Sir .foreigacrs There was
tremendous democratic gain in Penn
sylyabia at tho last election.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-11

ln'omperaoco is said to be rapidly on
the increase in Ireland.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-13
g,b,,ee Dsy. I.e.er from Europe.

HALIFAX, Nov. THE R. M. steamship Canada,
Capt W. J.. G. Lang, arrived here this morning with
Liverpool dates Of Saturday, the 18th ult She brings
one million dollars in specie.
The latest news from the United States received IN
Liverpool was brought by the Antelope, from Portland
and St Johns n. F.
There was nothing later from India.
1t was reported that the French government intends
removing the restrictions upon the export of corn and
-four
The Turkish ministry had overthrown Redschd Pacha,
the Grand Vizier
Monetary affairs in London were satisfactory,
and the pressure had considerably abated. Many con-
tnenal banks had advanced their rates per cent
SECOND DESPATCH.
ESGLAND.-Financal matters are the most prominent
topics In the London market Wednesday the funds
were undiminshed in firmness at slight advance on
tuesdays rates. Money was in good supply at ~ per
cent discount. The advance in bank rates greatly
checked the flow of gold toward New York, large in
tended shipments being countermanded. The small
quantity of goods being forwarded by the East India
Company gave rise to further advance Indian bills
to four per cent The Bank of England threw out some
bills supposed to be based on shipments of specie to
America.
The funds continued buoyant on Friday, and no gold
was withdrawn from the bank.
The rate of discount at Hamburg had declined. The
Canada takes out tenders for 100000 worth of per
cent Michigan Central bonds for the extinction OF the
floating debt.
The rates of money and stock exchange remain at
per cent.
The demand for money at the bank Friday was
| heavy.
Mr.. Ten Broecks horse Pryor is dead
FRANCE-It is stated that the governor of the Bank
of France had asked for decree giving forced curren
| cy to bank notes.
Bullion in the Bank of France had decreased $4,000
900 francs since the last monthly returns.
Three per cents closed at 66f. 85c.
SPA1N-The new Spanish cabinet had not been or
gained.
/ BELG1UM-The Bank of Belgium had advanced its
rates of interest.
/ DENMARK-The rates of the Bank of Denmark haC
also been advanced.
AUSTRALIA financial pressure was feared but it was
generally believed that it would be but temporary.
The Latest.
LONDON Ssturday.-Turkey still persists in claiming
the Island of Perrin and refuses any indemnity.
1t is stated that the British cabinet has arranged TO
the recall of the governor general of India.
The London News says that the East India Compa
ny have commenced large remttances of silver to India
which will have tendency to aggregate the presen
financial evils.
There has been serious conflict at Frankfort be
tween the garrison and the Austrian and Bavaran
ments. Many wounded on both sides.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-13
Mr.. Ten Rroeck,s Victories.

The fly " Belle, which won the Bedford Stakes at
Newmarket, is not American horse, having been
bought in England by Mr. Ten Brock after his arrival
In regard to Mr. Ten Brock and his horses POger's
Spirit Of the Times has the following paragraph:
The match between Mr. Ten BrOeck's Babylon and
and Mr.. Jacksons Saunterer for 81 900 side half for
fet single dash of mile, which was to have been run
on the 18th October at Newmarket was forfeited by
Mr. Ten Brock the part of Babylon the day before
the running of PrOress for the great Cesarewtch Stakes
AS both of the horses three years DID, and Saun
terer by the terms the match gave Babylon % pounds
it is generally supposed by shrewd betting men here that
Mr. Ten Brock voluntarily gave way the forfeit in Or
der to make another confession of the nerority of the
American horses as to keep the heavy odds against
PrOress steady and the best opinion says that with such
advantages as % pounds Babylon must have won.
Indeed, that conclusion is inevitable, from the ease
with which Prioress beat Saunterer the following
day. 1t is true she a four year old, and carried
"a pounds less but then Saunterer was nowhere and
she far ahead
A good many people are puzzled to know why Mr.
Ten Brock changed the Jockey upon PrOress in the
ready reason for that policy which all shrewd turfme
will readily understand. Apart from any ready suppo
ston that Mr.. Ten Brock may have been disastifet
with the first jockey of FL Hakim and Queen Bess from
landing their horses and with the mare he
doubtless thought it wise to have fresh rider who
would not know that he to be called for such
service until the moment the horse required at the
post great deal fmschief may be done with JOCKEY
in the interval between heats and as Mr.. Ten Brock
going for even on the season, and betting very
heavily he probably thought he might well be safe
from outside danger This change of jockeys is charac
tcristic of Mr.. Ten Brock manager.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-13
Hastings of Punch.

Among the disastrous effects of the Queens absence
from London, Punch relates that
The wife of respectable bookseller the strand go
ing into her husbands shop ncautiousy opened copy
of Proverbia Philosophy but assistance happily arrv-
ing before the narcotic completed its work. the poor
man recovered.
Another female, the wife of drysalter had been in
formed by her husband that he going to Woodwich
business but three days later she found in the pocket
of the waistcoat which he had worn on that occasion
day ticket for Herne Bay pier. The shock produced
such effect that she rushed into shop and ordered
new dress
A serious attorney, walking through Hand Court in
HObOrn, set his foot upon piece of orange peel slipp
ed and had made out eleven involuntary atfdavs be-
fore he provdentay recoecte that he could charge
for them, and ceased.
Early in the morning of Tuesday last large piece
of plaster fell from the front of unfinished house in
PimcO; and, if it had not been too for anybody
to be out, and the plaster had not fallen into the
there is no saying what might not have happened.
Sir Archibald Alison, having delivered Grafton in
honor of the British army it took seventeen cOrrespO
dents of the journals nearly week to correct the var
Gus Inaccuracies in the eminent historians address.
A member of Parliament, on being informed that da
guerreotypes we now taken arood, exclaimed Then
no mans head is safe ?"
Wants situation to take of young children
go out with the perambuatOr, rock the cradle
feed the cockatoo and canares to make himself gen
orally useful in quiet, efeminate, miksoppy way. A
OCtonS Aof-pOuleu IouIg Man, VINO is just IN Ine
prime of life. Stands five feet ten without his clogs
Can have years character from frst-rate lien
Diapers establishment in Regent street. His only rea
son for leaving is the of ridcue thrown his
present employment. Address to Hercules at the Dis
taft Club, Augean Stables Craven Yard.-N. B. NJ
objection to carry handbook.
Police Regulations-Ladies requested to keep il
single line on either side of the streets, walking sue
ceson after the other in order that there may be
possibility of passing them without the danger OF being
entangled in their clothes
Marim-By Sick Bachelor. Flung at the Untai,
Seq Want of Sympathy in woman is almost as baC
as Want of Beauty !!!.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-13
How they Manage Fires In Germany.

A letter from the Baths Of Ems, Germany to the n.
Y. Journal of Commerce, says
at afforded few of small amusement day
two SINCE to witness the activity of the Germans
when they get walked up" The occasion was a fire
that took place in a small village hamlet some four
or five miles from here 1t seems that the farce COM
menced where the fire raging. The great man OF
the place must first be assured that the building
ally in danger it must be areu fire, before he
would make out written request for assistance. This
important document being prepared a messenger was
duly despatched to the authority of Ems, who after hay
ing thoroughly considered the matter make out another
lengthy paper which is sent to the august commander
of the fire engine. This parsonage mounts his mule
and after much ado collects some twenty laborers to
man his machine After all have arrived, several are
sent hher and thther to procure beasts to drag the
CINE. This is no small matter but at last some four
five ratted-boned horses really the ground and
after considerable delay, fastened and ready for
start Now the spectators surely expect to then
off for the scene OF actonbut no such thng-one gets
down and lights his pipe (nothing can be done herr
without smoking y one order more is found necessary
&c, &c. and thus another hour slips by BY this time
one would suppose all the villages in the Duchy would
have had time to burn up. Not so, however, think
doughty German friends with many crack and grunt
they never haloo here they at last off at the rate
of couple of miles to the hour. OF course they have
nothing to do when they arrive at the of the late
fire To make amends, however, they spend some hours
in specializing upon its origin, how high and how far il
burned how it looked &C., with as much earnestnesS
though it now burning. The above litera
facts and show something of the way things done
here.
n. B.-The last news from the Grand Duke is that
he and his advisers are profoundly engaged in preparing
law to the effect that for the future when cOnfagra
tons to take place. the authorities shall be notified
thereof at least six days beforehand that suitable pre-
paration may be made
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-13

ANER1oAN PANrERs.-0f William Page, Of New
York now in Rome, the E0eHtng Post gives the follow
ing particulars apropos of announcement OF his mar
rage which took place the 9Th u with Mrs. Sophia
Cahdace Hitchcock, daughter of Henry Stevens, OF
Vermont.
Mr. Page with the exception of his last summers Wis
it in this city, has resided in Italy since the year 1850
His stay abroad has not been without important In
fuence on his modes of thought and his style as an
artist careful study of six months in Venice of the
works of Titan has enabled to establish his previous dis
covery of the secret of that great masters in
flesh color This discovery has been recognized by the
Venitians themselves, who pronounce Page the only
worthy copyist of the greatest cOorsts who lived
It may be remembered that Pages copy of the "Fower
Girl" painted for an American gentleman prohib
ted from leaving Venice by the Custom House officials
who mistook it for an original.
| Mr.. Pages paintings, which, though of an unequal
merit are whole, among the most valuable treasures
of art are sufficiently familiar dispense with any
meration. The most complete collection of them is il
the possession of Mr. Francis g. Shaw of Staten Island
Page has much the same metaphysical turn which
characterized Aston, whose execution frequently e
below the high conceptions which thronged his poetic
mind. He is profound Shakspearean scholar, anC
familiar with every line of the poet Brady the photo
grapher, who as little boy in Pages studio, first haC
his attention directed to the study of art well remember
the young painters putting him table, locking tn
door, and then reading Shakespear, so that he nigh
have lstner who would make no foolish comments.
is worthy of remark that the most successful OF the ru
"imperial' photographs which fill Brady's gallery.
that of his old friend and master.
Mr.. Page intends in the coming spring, in cOmpan,
with his wife, to take the tour of Egypt and then to
visit his native country, where he will deliver a cours
of six eight lectures art and the early artists sub
ect which he has long and profoundly studied. He ha
Also we are told. prepared work "COlOring whic
will receive wide welcome.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-13
For the Journal.


At meeting of the members of the Bar held at the
Court House. Saturday the It'll inst. Geo. Davis Esq.,
was motion, called to the Chair and Eli W. Hail. and
Alfred d. Wadde Esqrs., appointed Secretaries The
Chairman explained the object # the meeting to be the OBJ
of time honored CUSTOM in rendering the
DRY of professional brother-Gen. John Grey Bynum-he
usual tribute of respect.
On motion, the Chair appointed commte consisting of
Messrs W. A. Wright n London and Robert Strange
port resolutions who through Nj Wright reported as fol-
lows:
Law the county of New Hanover in session. have
heard with and regret of the death of their profess
SIGNAL brother John Grey Bynum who departed this life sud
denly and xpectedly the 18th of the past MONTH
He hat been with associate at this Bar for but
with him. his asute and commanding intellect
coupled with his learning and knowledge only his pro-
essOn the Law but also in many of the natural sciences
and in the practical affairs fe have satisfied US that he
well entitled to the eminent reputation which he enjoyed
throughout State He was devoted admrer of North
Carolina Member of her Legislature whether In the
Senate House of Commons was jealous and faithful pro-
oteY OF her interests He has been taken away in the
meridian Of life leaving to US bat the memory of his talents
and learning which well fitted him for his brilliant career
of usefulness alike i'll his profession lawyer and as
citizen.
/ Resored That by the death of John Grey Bynum the
this place has Ost OF its most talented and learned
members, and State citizen Of devoted patriotism.
ResOrd That the members Of this Bar evidence OF
their respect for the memory the deceased will wear the
usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
ted by the Chairman Of this meeting to the widow of the
deceased with sincere coincidence for the
which she has sustained.
Ryottd That the Chairman Of meeting is requested
to present this preamble and the Resolutions
to the Court now session. and to move his Honor that
they be recorded on the minutes OF the Court.
ReSooed That the Secretaries requested furnish
copy of the proceedings Of this meeting to the papers
The meeting then adjourned.
Eli y "; VI H inIt,, Secretaries.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-11-13
me Ra,,1FSnspessc.

The case of Aaron Kaufman tried this week on
charge of Arson was concluded last evening after hav-
ing occupied the Court since Wednesday morning The
circumstances are fresh in the recollection of citizens.
At o'clock on the night of the 24h or the morning of
the 25th of last August, fire broke out in warehouse
in the rear of the Store Water Street occupied by the
defendant This fire spread and not arrested until
several buildings and considerable amount Of other
property had been consumed. Circumstances appeared
which led to the arrest of the prisoner who was held to
appear to the charge at this term Of the Superior
Court The general character of these circumstances we
stated at the time when the primary investigation took
place before the committing magistrates. These were
substantially the relied upon by the State at trial
1t was commended on the par. Of the prosecution that
these circumstances showed that the fire the result
of design and not of accident and that they pointed to
the prisoner the person who set fire to the building
It contended by the defence that although these cir
cumstances might their face bear suspicious char
acter they not conclusive of the guilt of the prison
er-they were susceptible of explanation in many ways
consistent with his innocence The testimony all
of that kind known crcumstantial. His Honor in
his charge explained the rules applicable to this species
of evidence First all the circumstances relied upon
essential to the allegation of guilt must be fully proved
Second-al these circumstances must be consistent with
each other and third they must be conclusive and such
exclude any rational theory hypothesis accord
ing to which they might all have existed, and still the
prisoner be innocent of the offence charged against him
The put to the jury between six and sever
O'Clock last evening. In about three quarters of ar
hour they returned with verdict of not guilty. aud
the prisoner discharged.
From various causes, unusual amount of Interest
Was felt in this case but no excited feeling, certainly
no prejudice and from the character Of the jury, all fell
satisfied that the verdict would be impartiay rendered
in accordance with the law and the evidence.
The very ably conducted on both sides, ane
every fact bearing upon it clearly brought out Yester
day taken up by the argument of counsel. Adam
Empe, Esq, opened for the defence, followed by M
Smith, Esq for the prosecution, succeeded by Eli W. Hal
and Joshua g. Wright, Esqs, for the prisoner. Rob't
Strange, Esq, Solicitor for the State closed the argu
en We cannot pretend to give report and feel tina
it would be wrong and nvidous to attempt comparison
The arguments of counsel able and ingenious, ant
CAUSED US to be absent from sanctum the greate
part of the day.-Ddtly Journal, 7h inst.
SCHOOL FUND.-Gov. Bragg, as President er oticio
ofthe Literary Board, the Fall Distribute,
4 ~ II 1 II