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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08

The Hon. John Minor Bolts has sent
to MIR. Buchanan a fine razor. Now let
somebody else send him pistol. And
somebody else a rope. And somebody else
bottle Of prussic acid. Then he can take
his choice Louisville Journal.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08

WThe Cincinnati Gazette, abiding to
the treachery of S. S. Cox, of the Ohio Con-
gressional delegation, says: s'Of all the
weather-cocks of the day, he is one of the
most remarkable.o
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08

~The Fort Smelling report creates much
sensation at Washington. Congress cannot,
under the circumstances, refuse to adopt the
resolutions of the majority of the committee,
and set aside the sale, declaring it to be
null and void, on account Of fraud.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08

aTThe Missouri Republican is in agony.
It admits that the question of Emancipation
Il TO be forced upon the State in the election
ixAneust next, by an union Of the Ameri-
XGns and ssBlack Republicans" and that the
Ledompton and candle-box Democracy are
n sreat danger of being overborne.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08

objections to the English swindle.
We notice in the american STANDARD, a
paper published at Uniontown, Pa, that
Rev. Henry Clay Dean has been speaking
there, and enumerated the following charges,
as indicating the policy of the so-called
Democratic Party on the Kansas question.
lie recited:
l. The promises made to the country by
the Democratic Party-that the people
should decide the question at issue in Kansas,
at the Polls. He quoted:
1st. From the Kansas Nebraska bill.
I'd. From the Cincinnati Platform.
Sd. From the Presidents Inaugural Adj
dress.
4th. From the instructions given to Gov.
Walker.
5th. From the Address of Gov. Walker
to the People of Kansas Endorsed by the
President.
9th. From Buchanan's Organ, the Union,
of the 7th of July, 1857.
II. The way the promises have been full
filled.
LIST. By a false census-neglectin to take
any OeuouS III IL CouutleS, allu ID luS u lalSe
census in the other counties.
I'd. BY the violation of Pledges of tie Del
egates.
Sd. By false returns in the election for
Delegates.
4th. By the action of tile Convention in
passing the test vote.
5th. By the refusal of submission of the
constitution Of the people.
9th. BY leaving trap for the defrauding
Of those that did vote.
9TH. By bringing the power of the admin
istration to bear against & investigation and
making the frauds sacred, that they might
not be exposed.
The Protest of the people against the fraud
and admission of Kansas.
1st. Five Governors.
I'd. Of the Legislature.
Sd. OF 10000 majority of the people.
III. The plan adopted to force it on the
people.
lst. By reading men out of the party.
I'd. BY removing honest men from office
who refused to endorse the fraud.
Sd. BY req iring the swindle test to quail
ify en- for office
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08

cTIt appears that Quitman and few
other Southern ultras voted against the Eng
lish continuance to pass the Lecompton Con-
stitution, but they did so only to give North
ern doug hfaces an excuse at home for voting
for it. Had the votes Of Quitman & Co.
been needed to pass the bill, they would
have been forthcoming.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08

CO Gov. Wise, of Virginia, opposed the
last dodge of the Lecomptonites. Governor
Packer, of Pennsylvania, regards it as even
more atrocious than the Senate bill
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08

HSSThe opinion that under the Leaven-
worth Constitution of Kansas negroes are
entitled to vote, is great mistake. The
constitution confines the right of suffrage to
'all male citizens of the United States who
bred Scott decision declares that negroes are
not citizens, they clearly cannot vote.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08

JUST AS We ExPEoTED.-The Enquirer
backs completely down from its position on
Lecolnpton, now that the measure has tri-
umphed and become party test:
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08

W.The Louisville Journalhappily defines
the difference between the two great parties
in respect to- Kansas, by saying: Gone Of
thorn demands tho submission of the Lee
compton Constitution to the people, and the
other the submission of the people to the
Iacompton Constitution"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08
,EpuBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

A Republican State Convention will be held at
Iowa City, on thursday, the Eth day of June,
1858, for tho purpose of nominating Secretary,
Auditor, Treasure of State and Attorney G. neral,
and for the transaction of such other kusines. as
may be eemed necessary by the Convention.
The ratio Of rcpros ,ntation of each county will
DO one dsl gate for every one hun drcd Republican
votes. and an additional ono for every fraction
ovr fifty the vote for Governor at the last State
election being the basis. Organizsd counties with
less tina one hundred Republican voters will be
entitled each to one delegate.
s. J. LAKEWOOD, W. II. FARMER,
W. =. CLARK, II. PRICE,
H. OCuNsoR. q. u. WOODEN,
Committee.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08

WThe Icarian Colony at Nauvoo, Hi
nois, is in very wretched condition. The
community is deeply in debt The buildings
are erected directly upon the street, in long
rows, like stables; no trees about them; no
shrubbery no esthetic influence of any kind
to satisfy or charm the taste. a gentleman
in St. Louis has mortgage upon their
property for $ll 900, and it is said the whole
Colony will soon be sold out and dispersed.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08
Republican Congressional Convcn'
ton.
SECOND DISTRICT.

non.
SECOND DISTRICT.
Tho Republicans of the Second Congressional Dis
trirt Of the State of Iowa. are hereby notified that
a Convention will be held in Iowa City, on Friday
the 18th of June. A. d. 1855, for tie ps pose OF
nominating Republican candidate for Congress
for said district an the transaction IF such other
business rs may be deemed necessary for the inter
sM Of the party. 49,,
= The ratio of representation of each county, will
he one del for every 100 Roy ublcsn 'ts, ird
an additional one for every fra ton over fifty, the
vote Tor Governor at the last October electch being
the basis Organized counties having eSS than o. c
hundre. Republican voters, will be epti led oac to
one delegate.
W. PhNN CLARKE,
JOHN A. PARvIN,
HIRAM PRICK, District Central Com.
NJ. MeBLY,
$. D. CARPENTER,
Republican papers Throughout the dissr ct re
requested to copy.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08
The English LcComptOn Bill.

The following is the claw and Ordinance
of Mr.. English, dignifel by the name of d
proposition, submitted to Congress by the
Conference Committee, ard which has passed
that body:
Whereas, the people Of Kansas did, by a
convention of delegates assembled at Lee
compton on the 7th day of November, 1857,
for that purpose, to form for themselves q
Constitution and State Cover ment, which
Constitution is republican and
Whereas, at the same time and place said
Convention did adopt an ordinance which
asserts that Kansas, wien admitted as a
State, will have an undoubted right to tax
the lands within her limits belonging to the
United States, and proposes to relinquish
said asserted right, if certain condition set
forth in said ordinance be accepted and
agreed to by the Cong ess of the United
States; aud
Whereas. said Constitution and ordinance
have been presented to Congress by order OF
said Convention, and the admission of said
Territory into the Union thereon as State
requested; ard
Whereas, said ordinance is not acceptable
TO Congress, and it is desirable to ascertain
whether tile people of Kansas concur in the
changes in said ordinance hereafter stated
and desire admission into the Union US u
STATE as herein propose :-therefore,
Section 1.-3e it enacted, &c., That the
State of Kansas be and is hereby admitted
into the Union on an equal footing with the
original states. in all respects whatever, but
upon tins fundamental condition precedent,
namely That the question Of admission
with the following proposition in lieu Of the
ordnance framed at Lccompton shall be
submitted to the vote of the people of Kan
sas, and assented to by them, or the majority
Of the voters voting at an election to be held
tor that purpose, namely THAT the follow
ing propositions be and the same are here by
offered to the said people Of Kansas tor their
free acceptance or rejecinn, which, if &C
cepted, shall be obligatory upon the United
SAFES and upon the said State of Kansas,
to-wit:
lst.-Sections l6 and SO to be granted to
the State for School purposes.
2d.-72 sections to he set apart for Uni
versty purposes.
3d.-Ten sections for the completion OF
Public Buildings.
4th.-Salt springs and Saline Lands to be
granted to the State<
5th.-Five per cent. of the proceeds o.
sales OF the Public Lands to be paid to tic
State for internal improvements, &c.
6th.-The lands and property Of tie Uni
ted States in Kansas never to be taxed by
the State.
The vote to be by ballot Of "P:oposiion
accepted or "Propostion rejected - and il
a majority of the votes be Cast for the for
mer, the State to be forthwith admitted ; il
against it, the people to go to work and torn,
State Constitution, with or without slave
ry, and to be admitted in the usual manner
under it,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08

THE PRESIDENT COMING WEsr-We have
heard from undoubted authority that during
the long recess of Congress, the President
contemplates making a tour to the West.
His first stopping place will be Cleveland,
the fowery portal and beautiful gateway to
the Mississi ppi valley.
The extent of his tour is not known, but
ne may visit the Superior country, and pos
known ,h ne thriving little villages out West
adjournment of Congresss:, LOUIS Inc Inc early
give ample opportunity to not only 55a as WE
Executive, but the Secretaries, heads of De-
partments and members of Congress gener-
ally, to visit this Western country, now be-
coming in extent, wealth and population,
the wonder of the world. A private letter
from Senator Toombs assures us that he shall
visit Cleveland during the recess, and our
readers are already Informed of the great
projected Buffalo hunt, which is to come off
the coming season in the Red River and
pembina country, to be participated in by
the Turkish Pacha, Lord Napier and several
foreign grandee residents in this country
Cleveland Plain Dealer,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1858-05-08

iue. EvElY WoRD.-Col. Forney said
fitwere not for Government patronage
6cenptou swindle would not have sup
u eIoueh. in Congress to rescue the
$50 IT, pniyeesal contempt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-22

DEAp.-Hon. John B. Ashe, formerly member of Con-
gress from Tennessee, died in Texas recently.
We copy the above paragraph from one of our ex-
changes We had before noticed it in the papers, but
from the fact that Mr. Ashes relatives here had heard
nothing of it. we were led to hope that it might be in
correct We regret to learn, however that it is even
too true, information having been received here this
morning confirming the announcement.
Hon. j. B. Ashe a native of This county-the
eldest son Of Col. Samuel Ashe and brother of Hon. W.
S. Ashc and Il. II. Ashe, ESQ., of Wilmington and DR..
Richard p. Ashe of California. He died on the "9th
December 1851 at his residence in Texas not far from
Galveston, believe He must have been about forty
eight years of age and had been in rather feeble health
for some considerable time previous to his death.
Our acquaintance with him was very limited, having
been formed during brief visit which he paid to VIII
mingtOn some years ago. when he warmly received
by the friends of his YOUTH who still retained for him
warm attachment and respect He universally re
garded gentleman of fine talents and estmable char
acer, and his election to Congress from the district in
which he resided in Tennessee shows the estimation in
which he was held by the people Of that State. Since
his removal to Texas he has participated but slightly in
public business Originally Wing, he had felt it his
duty under the changed position of affairs at the South
to cooperate fully with the Democratic party
Mr. Ashe, we learn, leaves considerable family to
mourn his loss.-Daiy Journal, 18th inst.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-22
Late News from CallsOrnla.

The steamship Star of the West arrived at New w..
late ON the evening of the 13th with intelligence o,
San francisco to the 2lst December and from Asniu
wall 10 tne 4tn inst. The amount OF treasure by This
arrival is stated to be 100000 N''
The following summary from the Alta Californian rs
the list December embraces the more important ita
of California intelligence: 'OnN
During the woweeks which have elapsed since tbo
departure OF the last mail steamer copiOus rains have
continued to fall all over the State rejoicing alike tb
heart OF the MINER the merchant and the agricutnrst
The dry dlggngs, as they termed are now album
dainty supplied with the acqueous element so indspen
SADLY necessary to the development of the aurfros 70
sources of the mineral districts Interior journals uvo
glowing accounts of the success of miners and sTeol
hopefully Of the future. Pun
bill, containing deposits greatly resembling plass
has been discovered in Napa county These are fmn5
cropping out on the summit of the HILL in broken frar
mens of deep brown color crystalzed and closely 70
sembling the glass of which bottles are made. Sneci.
mems have been sent to England and the Atlantic States
for examination
A street aHray occurred in Sacramento on the Eth
between Charles A Sumner editor of the republican,
paper and Henry Shipley, of the State Journal The
former, who is relative of Hon. Charles Sumner, of
Boston, was badly beaten. The affair grew out of art
ces OF elimination and recrimination INDUCED in by the
editors OF their respective journals
eut. IVES at last accounts about to explore the
Ooioraoo river with stcrn-whee steamer.
Inc sonora surveying party under Col, Stone, has
lcll IoS ADSeloS
The Mariposa Fremont) ranch is to be sold for tax
es 1t was assessed at over $7OOOOO and the total tay
cs amount to $4,000.
The following from the New York Courier and En-
quirer embraces the substance of the news from Central
America:
The purser of the Star of the West confirms the re-
port received by the Empire City by way of New Or
leans, OF the surrender of COL Anderson at Castillo hn
gives no particulars passenger by the Star of the
West states that several armed boats from the United
States steam frgate sent up the river to Fort Cas-
tllo, and Anderson commanded to surrender
While negotiations were in progress Anderson sunk one
OF the lake steamers in thrtyve fahoms of water and
before suenderng blew up the fort and destroyed all
his ammunition. Anderson and his men are now I'M
derstood to be Oh board the steamer Wabash In the
Panama Star and Herald of the latest date january
we lind only the single announcement that the o. States
steam sloop-ofwar Fulton arrived at Aspnwall yeser-
day (30th) from San Juan del Norte. The remaining
busers left at Castillo had surrendered themselves
and one of the river steamers to the steam fricae
Susquchannah.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-22
Congress. January ID.

SENATE-Mr. Doolttle introduced joint resolution
directing the presentation of medal to Commodore Hi
ram Paulding. After the usual morning business, the
Senate resumed the consideration of the joint resolution
to extend and define the authority Of the President
der the act approved June It, 1856 entitled An act
to amend act entitled An act to promote the eff
cheney of the navy in respect to dropped and retired
officers. The proviso submitted by Mr.. Hunter, that
the number of officers the active list shall not be in
creased was recOnsidered and rejected when the joint
resolution read third time and passed Mr.. Fitch
made personal explanation in reference to the proceed
ngs of the late Indiana democratic State convention
and after some remarks by Mr.. Douglas and Mr.. Hale
upon the same subject, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIvEs.-Th House went into
Committee of the Whole, Mr.. Phelps, of Missouri in the
Chair and resumed the consideration of the pending
question: being the reference of the Presidents message
to the standing committees. Mr. Curtis of Iowa. fin
shed his remarks, urging the construction of railroad
to the Pacific instead Of seeking to open route across
the Nicaraguan sthmus. Mr.. Clay of Kentucky, fol-
lowed sustaining the views of the President the Nj
caraguan question. Mr.. Pottle, of New York, urged
the views. Mr.. Lamar, of Mississippi advocated
the admission of Kansas with the Lecompton constit1-
ton. Mr. Montgomery, of Pennsylvania followed also
in support of the Presidents views. Mr. Stephens, of
Georgia. then obtained the floor the committee rose and
the House adiournCd-Un1on.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-22
Congress, january 18th.

SENATE.-Mr. Houston gave notice of his intention
early day to ask leave to introduce bill to pro-
vide for the admission of Kansas into the Union as a
State
The Joint resolution directing the presentation of
medal to Commodore Hiram Pauding was taken up and
read second time when it made the special order
for Wednesday next at one o'clock.
Mr. Chandler gave notice of his intention on some
early day. to ask leave to introduce bill making addi-
tional appropriations for deepening the channel of the
St Clair flats
Several private bills were considered and passed and
after the consideration of executive business the Senate
adjourned until Monday next.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTAT1yEs.-Th House went into
Committee OF the Whole the reference of the Presi-
dents message to the standing committees Mr. Phelps
of Missouri in the chair when Mr. Stephens addressed
the committee the neutrality laws, urging that
amendments required to render them efectua to
accomplish the objects intended Mr.. Blair of Missouri
followed advocating the acquisition of territory south
ward which to colonize the free negroes of the United
States and the slaves who may be liberated hereafter
The remainder OF the day taken up in ive-minute
speeches upon amendments, of which number were of
fered Without final action the committee rose and the
House adjourned until tomorrow.-Uaion.
The GRAVE OF PATRICK HENRY.-The Richmond
Enquirer says that Patrick Henrys grave in Charlotte
county, Va has been until recently unmarked by stone
1t is marked by solid wall of fine sand stone
quarried On the paceine feet ten inches square, and
two feet high, with supersructure six feet square
twenty-five inches high, with marble slabs projecting
over the sides. On of the slabs is inscribed Pat
rick Henry. Born May 29th, 1876. Died June 9Th
1899. His fame his best epitaph" On the other =
in the year 1855. Died February 18th, 1881" twill
thus be that his wife sleeps by his side In Char
otte county, in Red HILL the residence of John Henry
Esq these sacred relics lie Would it not be well for
the State of Virginia to add single stone at least
the modest monument that marks the Craze of PAr1cK
HENRY?
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-22
From New Mexico.

ST.. LOUIS, January l4-Advices from New Mexico
have been received giving the organization of the lie
gislature. Donaciana Vge had been elected President
of the Senate and Mervie Ashurst of Alabama, Speak
er of the House
The Santa Fe Gazette has been purchased by party
of gentlemen, who design placing it on permanent
basis 1t will support the administration
Governor Rencher calls the attention of the Legisla,
tuc to the mineral and agricultural wealth Of the Terri
tory the condition of the treasury and the Importance
of establishing courts in each county.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-22
Eo,,r DAYS Later from Europe.

The steamer North American, from Liverpool, with
dates to the 30th ult, has arrived at Portland
The steamer America, from Boston, arrived out on
the 28th ult.
There was prospect of further reduction of bank
rates
Lord Hartley would be succeeded in the British min
istry by Lord Clanricarde.
The relief of Lucknow is fully confirmed. The slaugh-
ter of the rebels had been very great.
The Z. S. steamer Minnesota, with the U. S. Com
missioner to China, had reached Hong Kong.
Speedy operations against Canton by the British
were anticipated.
1t is said that all the exied French generals have re-
ceved unconditional permission to return to France
The steamer Sarah Sands, whilst employed trans
port caught fire and was half destroyed She succeeded
however in reaching Mauritius with the troops.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-22

RSg~ Our neighbour of the Herald certainly takes a
great many things on faith 1t thinks there can be lit
tie doubt that Commodore Paulding, in his arrest Of
Walker upon the soil of Nicaragua acted upon private
instructions from the President This is all assumption,
not only without proof BIT contradicted by every cir
cumsance occurring before and since-by the Presidents
message-by the published instruction to Commodore
Pauding and to Lieut. Amy of the Fulton. 1t IS GER
tain that the President anxousy desired the breaking
up of Walkers expediton-it is equally certain that
he charactcizes the landing for the purpose of Selling
him upon Nicaraguan soil grave error. Again, we
don't think the President is applauded for anything
connected with Commodore Pauldng. The utmost
limit Of applause in that case is the amount which
the President himself awards to Commodore Paulding
namely, the absence of ceHsure. The President pall
aes grave committed by faithful public SER
want in consideration ofhgh character patriotic motives
and the absence of complaint by the party really entitled
to complain. The people of the country will sympathise
with the President in his conscientious desire to enforce
the laws and will think that perhaps, the course pur
sued towards Commodore Paulding may have been the
best under the circumstances. That is the whole of it.
Now the President never gave any orders to Walker
to interfere in Kansas. He passed many indivi-
dual expressions Of opinion the part of that function
ary but brought him up with round turn when these
OniniOnS took the shane of acts.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-01-22

received in this city from Loango Coast of Africa dated
Sept. 3d. 1857, advised that the French have
practically engaged in the slave trade under the name
Of apprentices and thata ship the Clara of Bordeaux
at Loango at the date mentioned loading with ne
groes for Martinique French war steamer lay along
side to protect her from the English cruisers who would
have seized her but that she had French naval officer
on board with orders to the French Commodore to pro-
tect her. The English also using negroes as slaves
at Sierra Leone. The French and English governments
bd IN ade wnlch tney aect to deem 50
Loango to be used for the sakeepng of the slaves
til they ready for shipment. There is no secret in
the business and no disguise is attempted
Washington Union.