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The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-17
BALTIMORE.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH II, 1858.

The adjournment o. the Legislature has called
forth very general comment on the part of both
press and people upon the character of that body
and the results of its labors.
That dsapprobation which is wont to find utter
ance only in abusive epithets, has been fully
pressed; while the language of ''faint praise has
conveyed in measured terms the unfavorable esti-
mate of those who do not consider censure and Vi
tuperation as equivalent forms of speech. We,
as public journalists accept the responsibility of
recording what we believe to be the opinion of the
community regarding the sins of omission and
commission with which the late Legislature stands
chargeable
In vain do we search the records of the session
for any evidence of wise and liberal views enter
tained or just and remedial measures propounded
Men who had protested an enlightened contempt
for the narrow motives which had heretofore actu-
ated politicians devoted their earliest and latest
energies to the paltriest tactics of party
fare. They who had disclaimed all sectaran preu-
dice lent attentive ears to the frantic denunciatons
with which a fierce fanaticism assailed feeble wo-
men in the still seclusion of their chosen retreats
They who had glorifed the liberal craftsmanship
OF Dygone Gays, praginatically sought 10 hamper
men in the exercise of privileges guaranteed by law
and with which they might officiously intermeddle
but which they could in nowise legally revoke
They who had decried the miserable means by
which party organizations have been heretofore
upheld, endeavored for that avowed purpose to re-
establish the little stronghods of petty power
which were to have been garrisoned by their own
needy adherents.
So full ofpromse and so barren of performance
so virtuous in theory and so corrupt in practice
these unfaithl servants of the State must be con-
tent to acquesce in the adverse Judgment of the
people whose trust and confidence they have
egregiously betrayed. Personally entitled, it may
be, some of them, to respect, the members of the
late Legislature have established in their official
capacity no claim to gratitude or admiration nor
as politicians can they ever again successfully
challenge the support of their constituencies. They
have been "tried and found wanting" and the
State hereafter must look elsewhere for the enight-
ened capacity and honesty of purpose which are so
much needed in her honored councils.
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DISPATCHES FROM CHINA

WASHINGTON, March 15.-The Navy Department
has received dispatches from Commodore Arm
strong, dated Hong Kong, Jan. 18th. He reports
everything quiet at that time in Canton, and all
his health is still very feeble, and that he shall leave
for the United States the arrival of Captain
Tatnall.
Commodore Armstrong has ordered the frigate
Minnesota, with Commissioner Reed, to proceed to
the port of Macao for the purpose of assistance
and protection to the American citizens resident
there in case of conspiracy revolt by the Chi
nese population.
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LATER FROM KANSAS.

The "Ami- Topekaites" Triumphant-A Douglas
Democratic Ticket Noninoted-The Election Of the
Ninth.
ST. Louis, March l5.-Late arrivals from Kansas
state that the carbohydrates had triumphed at
the Free State Convention held at Leavenworth
They had succeeded in nominating candidates to the
constitutional Convention. Douglas Democratic
ticket had also been nominated.
The election held on the 9th passed off quietly, as
far as is known.
The votes poed amounted to between 5000 and
5000.
The enrolment of the Militia was proceeding,
Notwithstanding the proclamation of Gov. Denver
against it,
Mr.. Babcock the anti-Topekaite candidate, had
been elected Mayor of Lawrence city by a large
majority.
All was quiet at Fort Scott
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-17

The New Albany lind Tribune saws stranger
physician from st. Louis, was on board the Lock.
wood at the time of her destruction, and was lost
When all was CONSERVATION on board, and the
passengers were running hither and thither, and
the shrieks OF the females were ringing upon the
water, he stood cool and nobly at his post wor king
for the preservation of life and limbs as calmly as
If the raging element was not all round him, and
destruction was not staring him in the face And
when the boat had reached the shore, and it was
thought every passenger had escaped, he was left
surrounded by the flames, and every possible way
of retreat cut off. And there he persisted His re-
mains have not yet been found, they lay perhaps
all crisped and burnt in the hull of the steamer.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-17
FROM WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, March l6.-The Republican Sena-
tors held caucus this morning to determine their
proceedings on the Kansas bill. While they pre-
fer that the debate be conducted during the usual
hours they will consent to an evening session if
necessary, but they do not want the vote to be ia
Ken this week, being desirious that Senator Doug
las may be heard on Monday, he being too unwei
it is supposed to address Senate before that time
The Secretary of the Treasury to-day accepted all
the bids under five per cent. for the five million of
Treasury notes. These embraced over two millions
and half All above five per cent were awarded
pro rata.
Yesterday and to-day 1872 bills and resolutions
were introduced into the House, by members from
various States and Territories
The Turkish Vice Admiral and suite arrived here
this evening
The Speaker received the Mormon memorial di-
rect from Salt Lake. Its tone being considered of
tensive by many members he said he did not feel at
liberty to decline laying it before the House. it be-
ing from Territorial legislature.
Mr.. Everett is lecturing here tonight before a
large auditory, for the benefit of the poor, at the
Smithsonian Institute
Mr.. Matteson had been served with notice
that the House Committee will meet on his case on
Thursday
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-17
TWO WEEKS LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
ARRIVAL OF THE STAR OF THE WEST.

The L. 5. Mail Steamship Star of the West, AL
fred &. Gray, Esq, commanding, left Aspinwall
March 9th, at $50 P. NJ, and arrived at New York
Monday afternoon, about l o'clock.
The Star of the West connected with the John l..
stephens, which left San Francisco Feb. 20 She
left at Aspinwall the q. S. sloop-ofwar Jamestown
and H. B. M. steamer Leopard
Fl. B. M. ship Brunswick sailed for Port Royal,
ia, March 3d. from whence she would probably
proceed to the United States
The o. S. steamer Fulton, Lieut.. j. j. Almy,
commanding, arrived at Aspinwall, March 18th,
from Chirique, and sailed again the 9th for San
Juan del Norte via Chirique, with dispatches for
Gen. Lamar, L. 5. Minister. to Nicaragua.
The Pacific mail steamship company's steamer
John L. Stephens, W. F. Lapidge, Esq, command
ing, left San Francisco, Feb. 20th at P. NJ, with
245 passengers, and treasure as follows, viz
Fer New York Observation-Disclosures 81. 236. 629
England. ......................... 277,01S
New orleans. 5O,SO0
fanama. ''.......,. .............. 10000
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THE FLORIDA INDIANS.

AUGUSTA, March l5.-Reports for Florida state
that the Indians have signihed their willingness to
emigrate.
Tampa paper is sanguine that the Indian war
will soon be terminated.
party of six, including Captains Hunter, Hanse
and Wyatt, had started for Manatee, but had not
been heard from. 1t was supposed that they had
been drowned
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MARKETS.
X. March l6.

New YoRk, March l6.-Flour is heavy. Sales
1000 bbls. Southern quiet. State has declined
Common to good S4.25@S4. Ohio $685. so;
Southern S4.6O@S5.1O. Wheat is firm. Sales OF
5000 bushels. Kentucky white 100 cts. Corn is
firm. Sales of $4,000 bushels. Yellow 70 cts
Pork is steady. Mess Sl670@Sl6.75. Lard is
heavy. Sales at 81 cents. Whisky quiet
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Reported for the Daily Exchange.

TowSoNTowN, March l6, 1853
Circuit Court FOR BALTIMORE CorNTy-Refora
Hon. Judge Price.
Ellen Mathers u.s. The Mayor and CITY Council of
baltimore, an appeal from the water jury in which
$3.50 was allowed for one-eighth of acre of land
condemned by said jury for the purpose of building
the proposed aqueduct The appeal was taken on the
grounds that the above valuation does not the
value Of the improve ments the land, which en-
brace an ice-house of the value of $3.50.
The case was argued before the Court by Ia
CART for the complainant, and Mr.. Dulaney for the
Mayor and City Council. Decision of the Court
held over.
The Criminal docket will be resumed Tomorrow
The Grand Jury, after a session of fourteen DAYS
arose to-day and asked to be discharged, Wherein
the foreman submitted the following report:
JURY ROOM.
Circuit Court for baltimore Countv.
March Term 1858.
Hon John H. Price,-S:r The Grand jury FOR
the March term Of the Circuit Court for Baltimore
county beg leave respectfully to report
They have in discharge of their duty visited the
county Jail, where they met by the sheriff and
conducted by that gentlemanly officer through the
lnsttutlon-eyery facility being afforded them fora
thorough investigation. They take great pleasure
Ia statlng they found the institution in commenda
bic condition, being in every respect cleanly, and
the prEo ners well cared for. Number OF prisoners
now IN Jail from the city of Baltimore lS from the
county 6; whole number 49,
Ih:y also take the liberty of placing before your
Honor the report of a Committee appointed for the
purpose, and unanimously adopted, In reference to
the unfinished and insecure condition OF the Court
house building, which, in their Judgment, as the
report will show, requires speedy attention.
The iury having gotten through with their du-
ties beg to be discharged.
Very respectfully,
CHARLES BUCHANAN, Foreman.
The committee appointed to examine the cond-
ton of the court house building and report to this
iury would respectfully report that they have per
formed the duty assigned to them, and find on ex
animation that said court house building is in defec
condition Tbn,
leaking very much which is truly exhibited by the
cementing of the courtroom. Also, the dome
which is shown by the convex ceiling around tbee
sky light, which in time would seriously njure the
of the dome. The doors in the different offices as
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-17

THE NEW LORD CHANCELLoR.-Iike Lord Chan
celor Erskine, Sir Frederick Thesiger began life in
the royal navy, and would doubtless have distin-
guished himself sailor had it not been for the
sudden death of an elder brother, which entirely
changed his career. Soon after this event which
occurred in the year 1911, young Thesiger, in com
pliance with his fathers wishes quilted the navy
and repaired to the island of st. Vincent, in the
West Indies, where his parent resided and had an
estate. Not long after his arrival he resolved to
follow the law, and Immediately began to attend
the COURTS but in the subsequent year. for the bet
ter prosecution of his studies, he came to England
and was entered at Grays Inn, which, however he
afterwards abandoned for the Inner Temple. The
period which elapsed between the autumn of 1874
and November 1918, when he was called to the bar,
was occupied by, Mr.. Thesiger pupil-first in
the chambers of that most eminent lawyer, the late
Mr.. Justice HolrOyd, and upon his promotion to the
bench In those of Godfrey Sykes, celebrated spe-
eial pleader of the day; Upon being called to the
bar, Thesiger attended the Surrey sessions, and
went the Home Circuit, on which he quickly gained
considerable practice, and was for several wears
the leader. In 1884 he obtained a silk gown and
ten years afterwards lin Easter term, l844) was
made solicitor general under the administration of
Sir Robert Peel, and in 1s45, Encouragement
Upon the dissolution of Sir Robert PEEPS govern
ment, in 1916, he resigned his office, and was sue
ceeded by Sir Thomas Wilde Almost Immediately
after his resignation, Sir Nicholas Tindal died. and
Sir Thomas Wilde, who had just been appointed at
torney general stepped into the vacant seat, which
the desire and expectation of the public had previ-
ously regarded as the rightful prerogative of Sir
Frederick Thesiger.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-17

THE REcUsANT WITNEss.-Hon. Mr.. Hughes of
Indiana, on Monday proposed resolution in the
House of Representatives relinquishing jurisdiction
over Mr.. j. W. Wolcott, who is understood to have
been indicted by the grand jury. The House re-
fused to consider the resolution, although it is
stated that the District Attorney declines proceed
with the prosecution until the court has complete
jurisdiction over the accused. Mr.. Wolcott re-
mains an inmate of the keepers Office at the Jail,
having the privilege of taking outofdoor exercise
His New England friends do all in their power to
make his position agreeable.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-17
BURNING OF A PRISON

AUBURN, n. Y, March ia fire broke out in
the prison at this place to-day, damaging property
to the value of $4,000. Messrs Barber Sons,
contractors, sufferers to large amount Nome
of the convicts escaped
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-17
planning MILL BURNED.

BosToN, March 15.-The steam planning mill of
Z. Bradford, at Plymouth, was destroyed by fire
this morning. The machinery, stock, &C., were
valued at $4,000
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-17

@rCol Sam. Colt has purchased the chair made
from the Charter Oak, for the city of Hartford,
Conn, for $500. The city would not pay the con-
structor $375 for his labor, and hence the sale.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-17

EG~Last Saturday some gentlemen were duck-
ing upon Scotts Creek, just back of Portsmontb
Va, and one fired at duck in the Creek, when the
small negro boy on the opposite side, and ENTERING
the back part of his head, which caused his death
in about half an hour.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-17

The report of the Ohio Commissioners of the
Common Schools for 1857, gives the number OF
rolled COZ 347 average attendance, 35O,s67; total
number of school youth, 3,s40; number of male
teachers, 1O,ls9; female teachers, 1854; paid to
male teachers ST. ISL s19 to female teachers, $3.50,
ISL. The report embraces returns also of 10 semi
naries and IL colleges. In the colleges there are
1898 pupils, pursuing full course, and 1865 par
tial course; and there are in the preparatory de-
partment ]. 525 pupils. The value of college pro-
perry is S6I5,O 200, and the endowments amount to
800 volumes.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-17
WEATHER REpORTC

WASHINGTON, March l6, P. M-Thermometer
67o. Clear, wind North ofEast
New YoRK :-Thermometer SEQ. Wind, East with
indications of rain.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-17

CUMBERLAND ITEMs.-We copy from the Cumber-
land Civilian of yesterday the following
Coal TRADE.-The shipments for the week ending
on Saturday the 9th inst, as follows Over the
Georges Creek Coal and Iron Company's Railroad
1855 tons; Hampshire Coal and Iron Company's
Railroad 592 tons; Cumberland Coal and Iron Com
panys Railroad 100 tons total for the week 4 726
tons; and for the year since January 1s SO 27S tons
RESUMPTION OF NAVIGATION ON THE CANAL-Wa-
ter has been let into the canal at this place and
the levels below rapidly filing the ice has
melted, and boats will begin running tomorrow
Boats are now loading both at the River Wharf
and the wharf of the Cumberland Coal d Iron Co.
By next week can hope to see a lively bust
ness doing on the canal Some few companies
will not ship much coal at present, but are told
the Borden, Frostburg, American, Detmold and
Cumberland Coal and Iron Company, intend ship
ping large quantities, as rapidly as it can be for
warded, and as the season advances the other COM
MES will follow suit; have, therefore, more fat
tering prospects for good coal business on the ca
nal than we had anticipated few weeks back.
FLRE.-On Saturday evening, the stable belonging
to Mr.. Henry Shuck situated in the rear of his lot
on Frederick street. set on fire and entirely con-
sumed. Loss 500.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT.-Mr. jeremiah Leasure, of
Beans Cove, whilst engaged in hauling bark about
five miles from Flntstone, in attempting to come
down steep part of the road was run over by the
wagon, and sustained injuries to such an extent as
to render it doubtful of his recovery
The weather for the past few DAYS has been quite
spring like, all the snow and ice has disappeared
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-17

ARREST For STEALING.-Charles Wallis (colored)
was taken into custody yesterday by officer Van
SAINT of the Southern District Police the charge
of stealing from his employer, William Thomas,
also colored, the sum of Sll. He was committed
by Justice Spies to await examination.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-17

lMPRovING.-The daughter of Mr.. James Hughes
who was seriously injured on the 9th inst by being
caught In some OF the machinery of the spice mills
slowly improving under the careful attention of Dr.
Clendinen.
REAR ADMIRAL MoHAMMED PACHA and suite ar
rived In this city yesterday and after stopping at
Barnum,s Hotel proceeded in the O'Clock p NJ
train to Washington.
Theft OF HORSE AND BUGGY-On Friday morn
ing last, a man, who gave the name of j. W. How
ard, applied at the livery stable of Mr. Edward
kearney, corner of st. Paul and Centre streets for
the hire of horse and buggy. Not being known,
ne were at first refused, but on producing papers
vouching for his character &C., the horse and bug
gy were hired to him, to be returned in the after
him. "
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-28
For the "Raftsman's journal.
STRAY LINES.
,Er wHosoEvER WILL, TAKE THEM IN.

LET wHosoEvER WILL, TAXI THEM IN.
I met a little girl one morning, not long
since, she looked up and said sweetly, ssMiss
H., Ma wishes you to please to write some YER
ses for our dear little baby, his name was Har-
ry Dorsey, and he died." How could deny
the request of the gentle child t'Our dear
little baby. and he died." o, who is there so
unfeeling that the warm tears will not start
And yet who is there but will think, another
gem ssset in the Savior's crown" another
bright star in the presence of God!
l knew not that young child,
Nor even her whose part it was
To watch with anguish wild,
To see the life-tde ebb and flow,
To hear the breath come feint and low,
To see the death-waves come and go,
On that brow young and mild;
And see the soft lips pale,
And the dimming of the eye,
The sinking form so frail,
And the last trembling sigh.
! only know that he is clay;
The spirit pure has fed away,
To live with God in endless day,
And never die.
MYRRHA NAY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-04-28
MAMufAETDRY,

rULICH & BENNER, would respectfully
" inform the citizens of Clearfeld, and public
generally that they have entered into co-partner
ship in the
CABINET MAKING BUSINESS,
and keep constantly on hands, and manufacture
to order, at the lowest prices, every variety of
furniture, consisting of
Dining, Breakfast, aud Centre Tables, Se,ring,
Writing, and Wash-Stands, Mahogany, and
Common Bed-s.eGds;
Mahogony and Cane -bottomed Chairs, Bureaus,
Sofas. Lounges, &c, &c.
Collins made and funerals attended on the short
est notice with neat hearse, and appropriate
Accomplishments.
House Painting done on the shortest notice.
Shop and Ware-roOms same as formerly occupi
ed by John Gulich, NEARLY opposite the jew Store,
Clearfield, Pa JOHN GULICA
Nav 3D. '55.-1y. DANIEL BENNER.
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MOVAL OF BIN S >
ID TITERA RYDEPOT.

Thomas Robins having removed his Book and
Drug Store to the Store Room formerly occupied
Mansion House, - where he is prepared to accom-
modate his former customers and the public gen.
orally, with everything in his line. Having late
ly added general assortment of Groceries to his
former stock, he is now prepared to accommodate
all who may favor him with call, with
COFFEE, SUGAR, TEA, MOLASSES, &c. &e
Also, 7cith
BOOKS OF ALL KINDS AND STYLES,
FANCY ARTICLES AND C0NFECTIONARIES,
Tobacco and Cigars,
DRUGS, MEDICINES, DYE-STUFFS, PAINTS
Chemicals, de-, DC, DC
Among his stock will be found Histories, Biogra-
phies, Sketches, School Books, Poetical, Scientic
Mechanical, Medical and Law works; the --latest
publications always on hand or procured to order
all the Magazines furnished monthly at publish
ers prices: fancy and common letter paper; plain
and ruled cap paper; perforated paper note pa
per fancy and common envelopes; blank Deeds
a great variety of Steel Pens; common and fame
pen-holders, pencils, dc &c &c, which he viii sell
at the most reasonable prices.
His stock of Drugs Medicines, Dye-stufs. Paints
&c, is large and we'll selected among which are
Calomel, Blue Mass, Quinine, Morphia, Red Pre-
cipitate Rhubarb root and pnlverized Rochelle
and EPSON Salts; Cream of Tartar Sulphur Sen
ma, Pink Root Sup. Carbonate Soda, Tartaric A
cid, Sulphate of Zinc; Liquorice, Columbo ant
Gentian root; Logwood, Oil -Vitriol BIue Vitriol
Coperas, Alum, Red Lead, Prussian Blue, Chrom,
Green and Yellow, Vermillion, Terra dc Sienna
and in fact general assortment.
He has also a fine lot of Ladies' Gold Breas
Pins, Ear Drops, Finger Rings &c. Also, watcl
Guards and Keys, Penknives, Hair oils; Hair
Reading Fine and Pocket combs Tooth picks Ra
zors and strops sadlers' Silk Pearl powder, Fan
cy Soaps and Perfumery great variety
Also, Prunes, Figs, Raisins, Almonds, Peanut
and Filberts Candies general assortment Gin
anon, Gloves, Pepper and other spices; Backing
| and Spool Cotton; the most popular Patent Med
icines of the day all of which win be sold at tn
| very cheapest rates
Call and examine the stock and judge for your
! selves [Sept23l THOMAS ROBINS.