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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-11-05

The time for collecting taxes having ar
arrived, it has become necessary for Treasu.
rers to decide upon their course In reference
to the "specie clause" of the sub-treasury
bill passed by our Democratic Legislature
during their last session. In some instances
the spirit of the law is carried out, and to be
able to comply with its requirements relative
to paving on: all Sums of IS and under in
coin, taxpayers are required to pay specie
IN di~scharging their tax, when it does not
exceed s. in amount-in other, and perhaps
the majority of cases, no regard is paid to the
requirement, the Trcasureres entertaining no
fears thai persons can be found to COM
mence a prosecution for the official delin-
quency-and in still other cases an ingeni-
GUS dodge" is r~esorted to, by which the re-
quirement is virtually disregarded but the
penalty for such disregard avoided. This
process is explained in the following extract
from the Union Press. showing the manner
in which the shard' section of he law is
| got along with in a neighboring county on
the west:
ssThe Treasurer does not fail to pay every
order of S. and less in coin, but after so do
ing he requests an exchange of the coin SO
paid for bankable paper, and only in some
half dozen instances has he failed to get the
coin back, thereby paying off small orders
to a large amount in the aggregate, and only
being compelled to part with. some $I5 to
$40 in coin. We speak advisedly as to oul
county when we say to the people that l,t
less gold dollars they take away from The
Treasury the less gold dollars will be requir
ed of them in tax-paying times. None ta'
ken away. none required"
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-11-05

THE KANSAS GOLD MINEs.-The accounts
from the gold region at Pixies Peak are
most encouraging. The mines were beliey-
ed to be quite as rich as those in California.
very rich digsings had been found on the
South Platte, near Cherry Creek
The miners are reported to be making
from three TO four dollars per day. Fhcy
were not, however, devoting much atten-
ton 10 mining, but were preparing for win
ter. 1t was the intention of a portion Of
them to retire into The valley. some sixty
miles below the mines, and remain there till
spring. They were generally very well
provided.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-11-05
Tux PYnAnID OF FREKDoM.-The Dem

TIE PYRAMID OF FREEDoa.-The Dem
ocra6e Press has heretofore cultivated q
tasfe for pyramids Their columns have at
times beer adorned by them, and like the
Egyptians they have pointed to these eleva-
ions of their fancy with emotions OF pride
and pleasure. But unlike those OF the old
world, Democratic pyramids crumbie in ruins
or become reversed, 50 that they rest on
their apex and tell the world how unstable
are the calculations and articles of the fab
ricators. The ercctions of Democratic eff
fort have subsidized, and the deVotees of Dir.
Buchanan having lost their taste or skill for
rearing pyramids, we propose to introduce TO
them one, the material of which is gathered
from the results of the late election;
OHIO
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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-11-05

Changes from one party to another have
always beenof frequent occurrence, and they
" i'll doubtless continue while parties exist.
Formerly they were noticed with particulario
ty as they occurred. in all parts of the coun7
tryi but of late ihe assertions from bogus
Democracy to Republicauism throughout
the Northern States lave become SO numcr-
Gus that generally the only notice taken of
them is tt record the desertloRs by platooRs,
companies and regiments, from the Admin
i~stration ranks, Us indicated by the election
returns. Among the individual instances of
change that have recently come under our
observation, are eleven hitherto prominent
Democrats of Ionia, Michigan, who come
out in a manifesto, published in the last
number of the Ionia Gazette, and announce
their remuneration of bogus Democracy and
give in their adhesion to Republicanism.-
On the other hand, the notorious o.. B. MAT
FEsoN, of Utica, N. Y, who was expelled
from the House for corrupt practices, has
turned Democrat, and took an active part
against the Republicans in the late contest
in that State.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-11-05

81 EL= .E
The notorious tiliibuster chief, General
! W1.4KER, whose neck has twice heretofore
FROM 'he halter by the opportune
30 = r naval t.Aicers, is about
to make another attempt to invade ~~l
due Nicaragua-uud has issued q circular
inviting those who desire to join in the Va
dertaking to report themselves at Mobile,
previous to the goth inst, at which time The
vessel chartered for the purpose of Transport
ting'stemigrants" to that country will leave.
These movements have called forth from
the President a proelamat:on, of the usual
form, warning citizens of the United States
of the danger of joining in such unlawful
enterprise, and cautioning Government off,
GERS 10 be active and energetic In their eff
forts 10 prevent the smbarkation and depart-
IRE from our shores of the contemplated ex5
petition. Whether or not it will be effect
i've in arresting the further prosecution Of the
~piratical project, remains to be seen-if it is,
It will be the first instance of success in
cases where the org anization was effectedi in
the South and the extension of the area of
slavery ins chief design.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-11-05


When Morrissey and Heenan with
their hackers arrived at the fighting
ground, in Canada, about a dozen
Canadian constabulary appeared near
the ring with their neatly vanished
bludgeons, and Sin the name OF the
Queen" commanded the crop-eared cd,
n eyed, head.shaved crowd to dis.
perse, This was regarded as a very
good joke, and excited considerable
merriment, but the constables were
told, that if they attempted in the
least to interfere In the scrimmaRe.
their heads would be uneeremonious.
ly punched; which they thought
would very ape 10 be- the result, so
after a "drench," they joined the
crowd, bet freely On the fight. and al.
lowed it was useless to attempt 70
''comprehend any of the vagrom
men," The fact is, all of the coun-
ties of Canada, lying on Lake Erie.
could not bring out force sufficient IL
dispense so rough aud blood thirsty 4
set oil shoulder hitters as were that
day gathered at Long Point.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1858-11-05

DEcAPITATIoN AT Communicable,
MunSon, the Postmaster at Oberlin>
has been removed, and Lewis ID. Box.
pton appointed in his place. The rear-
son. Gin a nutshell" is said 10 be thiss.
Mr.. Munson inclined TO Douglas, and
Mr.. Boynton has lately proved his
feeling for Buchanan by aiding 10.
"catch a niggerI" Both are we'll
qualified to discharge the duties Of
Postmaster at Oberin. and yet neith-
er could get one in twenty Of the votes
of the people for the place, vera the
office elective as it should be.-Claye.
land Leader.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-24
TIE REBEL GUNS IN india.

Since the commencement of the rebellion the number
of guns brought into the field by the rebels has been
something astounding We do not allude to our guns
seized by them but to ordnance that belonged to
the British government The solution Of the mystery Is
however not difficult Of native chiefs have had
guns buried for many years and in all probability, after
the formation of the conspiracy that led to the outbreak
tho rebel chiefs were busly engaged in making guns
and then burying them ITO be kept until called for
If any additional evidence necessary to prove that
it is deeply seated rebellion and not mere military
revolt that have to put down, 1t would be sufficient
point to the guns that have lain concealed in the earth
unknown, in any instance to the authorities The
complete with which the secret kept by all
Il not very suggestive Of any general appreciation Of the
British rule 1t is evident that the contingency that has
actually occurred steadily contemplated. We can
scarcely accept the explanation Of correspondent of the
Delhi Gazette who says that guns being cast In
great number.
We do not believe that the and appliances at
the disposal Of the rebels generally sufficient to
Die them to manufacture guns to any great extent We
therefore, Of opinion that the greatest portion have
been quietly slowed away IN mother earth for years
past We believe that the return of the ordnance cap
turcd would show very small proportion of guns
perhaps not as much 10 per 100. The burying Of
guns has always been practsed in Asia by the defeated
party and we believe that great number of the guns
known to have been in the possession of the Skhs
white bearded old veterans who could, doubt
less, the question But In newly conquered
country there would be nothing surprising in the fact Of
the conquered secrcng engines of warfare but is
melancholy proof Of the utter fllacy Of tradi-
tonary policy" that hundred years sway have not
plant as the Asiatcs sufficiently to prevent their
ccalng guns with other possible motive than that Of
using them against us when opportunity might offer
Lahore Chronicle.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-24
THE FLAOOD--THE WHARF.
From tho 8, Louis Republican, june aoth.

~ From tho g I0us Republican, june 2oth.
The water Is rcceding apparently net very rapidly
but when Ii considered that II space of three
six miles in width 1t will be admitted that II Is going
down rapidly could be expected It has fallen from
the high water mark Of this two feet and
half and unless there is change in the weather it will
soonsrecede more rapidly,
The city authorities will then have duty to do which
should be considered at The eposte the levec
from end to the other will be found TO be mmanse
and tho easiest and cheapest mode Of removing 1t should
lo dsteymnd upon. II the authorities wait until the
dollars to the sediment but If proper force
employed IL be removed the water retres
and at comparatively small expense The city should
se also that the cellars the evee cleaned without
wharf little prompt action will save money TO
the city and insure the health of that part OF 1t which
has been inundated
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-24
THE FRENCH AND AMERICAN QUESTIONS IN
PARLIAMENT

In the House of Commons on the 18th instant Sir
Charles Napier asked the Chancellor of the Excheouer Il
It his intention to ask for additional vote for
and marines, In consequence OF the preparations
making In some parts Of Europe by sea and land and
whether when the additional troops are sent 10 India
Is the intention of the to call out an equal
number Of militia to replace them He read list Of
the ships in commission in the ports Of the United King
DOM to show that they still in incomplete state
He contcnded that the present state OF the army and
navy in France In attack upon this country might be
made with great chance of We ought not to be
left in the defenceless state In which at present
The government ought 10 demand supplies from the
country for the purpose of putting the national deences
in more complete state For anything know
France and Russia may be good TERMS but lot them
consider the confusion which would he caused by the APP
pcarnnce of the Russian feet in the channel He con-
cnded by recommending that the dshandcd militia be at
once re-cmboiied.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer said that government
sensible Of the responsibility under which lay both
Of defending country and yindcatng our flag. The
gallant admiral seemed to that those with whom
tended attack u.s. but to attack suddenly without
the usual form of declaration OF We terms
not only Of friendly but constant and confident CON-
,nupication with France There no proof that any
extraordinary preparations making by yea or land
In any country in Europe We were now engaged In IN
innate endeavors with France 10 settle the most delicate
subjects and with every prospect Of success ros true
scrs At embarrassing and Of miachnc noavs; but
those incidents accidental To public Affairs and he
believed that nothing would to disturb permanent
w. the friendly feeling between the two nations It was
moot Injurious to the interests of the country assume
that other nations entertained hostile intentions This
policy Of suspicion unjust to other powers an
was hurtol to ourselves The government had within
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-24
FRENCH AFRICAN EMIGRATION SCHEME

In the House of Commons the 10th inst, Vscount
Godcrich asked the Under Secretary of State Foreign
Affairs whether there any truth in the statement al
legged to have been made by Mr. Mason United States
Minister to France that there had been communi-
cation between the governments of England aud France
upon the subject of the expectation Of negroes from the
west coast of Africa in the of which her Majesty
government have informed Count Walewski that they
would not object to the French scheme for that
while the wants of the British colonies being supplied
by the cody trade.
Mr.. Fitzgerald understood to say that the atcil
ton of her Majcsys government had been called to the
statement referred to by the noble lord and in answer
his question he could only say that great misappre-
henson to the real facts must exist the part of Mr.
Mason. 1t true that there had been communications
between her Maestys government and that Of France
with regard TO the emigration scheme expressing on
the part of her Majesty regret that such
scheme had originated, or still more that il was
persisted in. Hear, hear. But such commnnica-
tons those referred TO by the statement attributed to
Mr.. Mason were known to her Majesty government
Mr.. F. In reply to question by Mr. Fortesque, was
understood to shy that the had no reason to
suppose that this scheme had been given up but the
British government felt strongly the subject that
they had proposed comisson coaSsing Of person 10 be
nominated BY The Bsh government and another by Tie govern
maa Of France 10 os the scorking Of the scheme on the
ot and Tie French government had asstatsd 10 that proposal
Hear, hear.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-24

A REMARKABLE FOSSIL.

An extraordinary relic Of pre-Adamte times passed
through this city Saturday In the possession Of the dis
coverer Rev Samuel Lockwood Of Keyport N j. who
been for weeks past tour
among the Catskill mountains This remarkable repre-
sentative Of ancient organisms consisted OF three ag
ments being portions Of an extinct fossil plant, the
largest fragment weighing some 200 pounds It's discov-
says 1t is water plant of the amy Euisaen and
that 1t found In member Of the New York Dponin
or Old Red Sandstone Rocks. How the eyes of the
lamented Hugh Miller would have spared with insra-
tor sight Of this monster Of the marine flora of those
rocks whose fishes he has eloquenty described This
interesting fossil will be presented to the cabinet of Rut
gers College, and the Natural History Society of the col
ege has invited the dscoverr to prepare and read before
II paper the subject.--N. r. San.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-24

CURIOUS FAcr.-It may be altogether accden-
talperhaps it is-that the present campaign Of the
republicans is being opened exclusively by south
ern know-nothings. Mr. Crittenden Mr.. Bell, Mr..
Humphrey Marshall, Mr.. Winter Davis the
avant cowriers Of the new party They appa-
rently permitted to fix the creed, ordan the ritual
and preach the first sermons in the new church.
We beg permission to suggest that the willy repub-
licans have made of these to pull the chest
nuts ont of the FIRE. If the coalition works pretty
well, they strong enough coming in hate fix the
whole affair to suit their ATTITUDES, having the
advantage Of committing their southern allies past
all possible retraction, Meantime we congratulate
the country that have prospect at least of hay
ing party liberal enough to enable it to get up
electoral ticket in two three States Of the South
II the republicans have got enough of mere abo-
litonism, we free to say the democracy will not
quarrel with their conclusions in this respect.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-24

So go stagaF 4trn WASHINGTON, June Is, 1853
We the undersigned, concur fully with the Hon Mr.,
Simmons in the impression made by the remarks of Col
Hayne in tbs Senate the 2lst OF May, that nothing
WAS said by him which could he regarded rejecting
upon the character Of his State upon the credit any
Of moneyed institutions In fact the tone taken by
Col Hayne In the various discussions of the Senate h
always been Of that elevated character which should
long To the body and which makes the representa-
tive OF great and chiyalrous State.
~ X. n. T. HUNTER
JEFF. DAVIS,
j. j. CRlTTENDEN,
~ j. M. MASON.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-24
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.

ST LOUIS, June 2l.-The Kansas City Journal OF
Commerce. in an extra edition Of the 10Th, says
that meeting held at Fort Scott Kan
sas, the 18th, TO take into consideration the
best for the adjustment of the difficulties Of
that region Resolutions unanimously adopted to
the following effect We will proceed to thorough
civil organization Of the country in accordance with the
law approved February, 1853 We agree to refer all past
offences against the laws to the grand jury We agree
to refrain from the prosecution OF vexaos arrests for
imaginary petty Offences and discountenance such
proceedings from whatever they We agree
to exert ourselves to preserve peace and to assist In
forcing the laws We agree to take part in the pre-
emption of claim qrels but leave the contestants to
settle their differences according to the law We agree
to hold every citizen Of Fort Scott to strict accountability
assaults other unlawful acts against any person
whatsoever We agree to afford whatever protection cir
cnmsances require to citizens of Fort Scott travelling in
Bourbon county
Gov. Denver agrees to withdraw the troops
the county and township orgasaon be completed and
he is satisfied that peace is fully restored Gov. Denver
addressed the meeting and approved the resolutions
John Hamilton presided
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-24
S>AsM@
GOVERNOR CUMMING AND HIS MOVEMENTS IN
IITAH

GOVERNOR CUNNING AND HIS MOVEMENTS IN
UTAH.
< BY the arrival in this city Of Col. Kane we have
been able to gain little insight into the pscu
liarities of Gov. Cummings administration in Utah.
rather into the tone and character of his govern
rnent We have for instance, the distinct authority
Of Col. Kane for saying that Gov Cumming resolved
TO enter Salt Lake City in the spring without having
made any arrangement, through Colonel Kane or
otherwise in reference to his visit. 1t Governor
Cummings intention last winter to have separated
himself from the army and to go to the Mormon cap
ital. Not only, then, does it appear that Gov. c.
acted with great energy but turns out that in all
his addresses to the rebelous people he demanded
unconditional submission He would recognise the
Mormons as brothers only on the express ground
that they should recognise the laws and constitution
of the United States as binding upon them. This
bold, fearless language, uttered by of large
heart and commanding intellect won the respect of
the Mormons and hence we have the extraordinary
events which have been literally reported and
published by the return party of Col. Kane.
We shall look with profound interest to the devel-
opment of affairs in Utah. There is mystery in
that Territory which it will require time to solve.
The power that moves whole community at a sig
nal, is worthy Of calm investigation, and its future
may well be watched with extraordinary interest
Such people have future. This is an important
fact to be kept in view--the Mormons have future
They are encountered with vices and moral ex-
croscences which it will take time to remove, but
with the vast field before them in the interior of the
continent it is certain they have future
We regard it as fortunate that one so intelligent
firm, and sagacious as Gov. Cumming is charged
with the delicate duty of administering the govern
ment Of the Mormon people.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-24
Total length Of telegraph limos, 1853 :

The number of messages passing over all lines in the
United States ID estimated at about 900 per annu
Until the year 1850 the submarine cable practical
ly unknown In this year the first submarine cable was
laid from Dover, England, to Calais France The cable
twenty four miles long, and has since been In opera
on with Interruption with complete success Since
that period the following submarine lines have been laid
and are in operation
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-24

INV YonK, June 81. Ootton is firm at l2A cents for
upAnds midiling sales of 1000 bales Flour closed
du-salea OF l6,5 500 barrels; State, 50 so 4S 90
Ohio, - SIS - IS; southern, - As - u.s. Wheat
closed 6sm-sales Of 600 bushels old southern red
81 10 new red 81 40; old southern white, 81 20 a
81 80 new white, 81 so 81 co. Corn is Rrm--sales
of s. 600 bushels white, "a N cents Mixed ~ "A
csnts yellow. 70 cents. Pork is dnll-mss, &l6 so
PRIME SlS 40 4l3 so. Lard is quiet at lOA ii cents
Whisksy n firm at 222 % cents Sugar Is quiet-Or-
leans, u cents; Muscqvado, 81 q CENTS Coffee is
aEnsAl0 Of 3 900 hags Rio 10 cents Spirits Of tur-
psntine Ia heavy 1t IS ccnts Rosin quiet at 81 CO.
Rice quiet ~ 81 g. Heighta cotton to Liverpool
ale 7-32d
BAinnosK June 2S Flour h dull and prices steady
Howard street and Ohio, - 81 fresh ground City Mills
- Is Wheat is firm red, 81 ~ o. white, 81 Is
~ rs for fair to prime Corn s active and buoyant-
quist-Roltimore packed mess els SIC Pork steady
mess pork si7 Lard dull at 1oA loa cents Whisky
is dull at 234 cents
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-24

lew hours received proof Of the friendly feeling ina
lower whose real dsquictuds had been feared a
sp&tch cslved from Naples stating that the Kin.
hr granted An ample CONF snsAtion TO the engneer
Watt and Park and bal placed tbs CAgliar and all ~
1t the disposal Of the Queen Of England That s
would sail - Genoa, with the former crew. under ~
direction Of British commissioner II was by the ado
ton Of proper pov that they had obtained this gm
flying result The defancss Of the country ought 10 h
attended TO- but n rather ought TO be left 10 thos %
whom the responsibility rested and who would exer.
the utmost vigilance.
Mr. Bentinck said that the House ought TO know no,
far the dcences Of the country could be put in sats
tory state without calling the county fot further sun
plies The stat, OF the present means OF defence ought
therefore, TO be laid before the House ia detail
Mr.. Lindsay expressed great Qualification the state
cnt contained ia the speech of the Chancellor Of the
Exchequer. In any sudden emergency the mercaptils
marine would he was convinced furnish sufficient @
men for properly manning the navy.
Mr.. Bright said that this country now speaking
for the cences Of the country Ut the present time
than it had done These ridiculous fears of invasion
had been the Of old for centuries and Ma
Piles had listened to demands soon AZ We adopr,
reasonable tone and Ne fell lale dk but thai our r.
cent difficulty scM Aioa had been he resun of orders i5
BY the late government He expressed his qualification Al
the principles of the speech Of the Chancellor OF the h
chequer and hoped that by following out those princ
Plies, which those Of true conservatism should
be able to reduce expenditures and apply
ourselves to domestic improvement and economy
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-24

CONCORD June 22.Strong republican resolutions with
regard to national politics introduced into the egis
lature to-day, and will be acted on tomorrow.