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The Washington union., 1858-02-24
DELAWARE COUNTY SPEAKS OUT.

democratic convention of Delaware county Pennsyi
vania held the 10th instant name delegates 10
the convention when resolutions were adopted dis
ncty approving the of the President ON the Kan
question. Delaware county forms part of the dis
ic represented in Congress by the Hon. John Hickman
who opposes the admission of Kansas with the Lecomp
ton constitution 1t appears that in this position he Is
directly misrepesentng the wishes and opinions of his
constituents Of Delaware county From every corner of
the State Of Pennsylvania and from every county, with
exception the response has been made 10 the
recommendations Of the Presidents Kansas message The
subjoined resolutions adopted by overwhelming
majority only two votes being givep in the negative:
Resoced That confidence in the ability integrity
and sttesmanshp Of James Buchanan President Of the
United States is not only confirmed but increased by
his WISE prudent and constitutional administrative po
cy and executive recommendations TO Congress- and we
firmly believe that the complicated affairs of the republic
at the time of his election could not have been ntrsted
to statesman better qualified to say the spirit of dis
union and rebellion that then pcrvaded the country and
yet hangs its gloomy mantle the halls of national
legislation
Resolved That democrats we feel Just pride in the
eminent ability and independence displayed ly the Pres
dent all questions of foreign and domestic policy upon
which be has been called to act
Resolved That cordially approve the decorous man
w. and truly democratic of our United States sena
tor William Bgler, in his defence Of the President and
on fanatics and the to be despiscd opposition of
ecrcant democrats, who giving lad and comfort to
their late political and abusive yillifew.
We understand that at democratic county convention
held in Chester county, resolutions were adopted en-
phatically endorsing the Presidents Kansas message and
approving of the admission of Kansas under the Le-
compton constitution These two counties-Deaware
and Chcstcrcompese the congressional district repre-
sened by Mr. Hickman in the House of Representatives
The Washington union., 1858-02-24
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

A complimentary dinner was given on Thursday last
ut Charleston South Carolina, to Joseph p Carr esq
the democratic candidate for Congress in the recent
grcssional election In Kansas Mr.. Carr is native OF
that State and the dinner complimentary one from
his old friends.
Mr. Thomas l.. Young member of the Palmetto regi
mcn during the Mexican war; recently died at Winnes-
boro South Carolina He scarcely sixteen when the
war broke out yet he full of the war spirit that
he away from his home to join the regiment. He
passed through all the dangers of the campaign without
receiving wound, and was always at his post
The New York State senate has substantially refused
to confirm Gov. Kings nomination of Mr.. Leavenworth
be auditor of State having postponed the matter to
the 18th Of July next 1t has been thoroughly cnchcd
by motions to reconsider and lay the table that it
be rcopencd during the present session Mr. Senator
Stowe republican declined to sustain the COVER
nor S nominee; Mr. Benton, the present incumbent,
continues in Office.
The clerks in the Office of Hon. John Romeyn Brod-
head naval officer of the port of New York
has Just expired have testified their regard for him by
set of resolutions handsomely cngrossed which have
been presented to him.
Elk Governor Barstow, Of Wisconsin, has refused as
Witness to answer certain questions propounded to him
by committee of investigation of the legislature of that
State. He desired first to obtain the decision of the SUI
pemc court upon the legal rights Of witnesses Further
time accordingly granted him. The committee are
investigating certain alleged efforts of the La Cross and
Milwaukee Railroad Company to obtain special legisla
ton through corrupt considerations.
On motion of the Hon. George E. Badger, of North
Carolina made in the United States Supreme Court
teday Chief Justice Taney and his associates presiding
E. A. Alger, esq., of Lowell Massachusetts,, and T. Lyle
Dckey esq., of ottawee Illinois, qualified and ad-
4
court.
Hon. w. t. Ysnccy, of Alabama has formally accept
ed of the position Of Knight of Mount Vernon for Ala
bama with determination to bring renered to tho
work of consecrang the home and grave of Washington
as a national shrine.
The Washington union., 1858-02-24
PERSONAL DIFFICULTIES.

We quote from the Star of last evening the following
paragraph concerning hostile meeting between two Off
of the army
g Iieuts. Williams and Bell, United States army
fought this morning at Badensburg at half past s. A. M
Shots exchanged the bali from Bell passing through
Williams's hat. Williams, rcserving his fire. lowered
his pistol and fired in the ground The friends of the
parties then nterposed and the affair was adjusted on
terms satisfactory and honorable to both parties
.The principals in this duel were Lieut.. David Bell
LIST cavalry and Lieut. Robert Williams lst Dragons
Capt James Mcintosh LIST cavalry acted second for
Bell and Col Hardee and Lieut.. Hill for Williams we
hear. DR. w IL Berry tho surgeon of both parties
This the second duel only that has taken place be-
tween graduates of the West Point Military Academy
The first between Captain w. M. Graham (who was
subsequently killed at Mono del Rey) and Lieutenant f.
Paige. g. was wounded slightly They were both of
the 4th infantry
1t is understood that the difficulty originated in New
Mexico some time since.
We are not advised that the difficulty between Hon
James B. Clay, of Kentucky and Hon. William Cullom,
of Tennessee, has been amicaby arranged but we as
that the proper steps have been taken by their re-
respective friends to bring about settlement of the un-
pleasant difficulty between these gentlemen in amcable
1t seemed TO be understood last evening that
such result might be reached which should be approved
by the friends of all the parties
The Washington union., 1858-02-24
BANK STATEMENTS.
Ma Y,rI ~,
Phiiodellhia.

The neutral territory long In contest for jurisic-
tion between Florida and Alabama comprising narrow
strip OF fractional township running along the northern
boundary line Of Florida to the Chattahoochec river has
at length been decided in favor of and annexed to Aa-
bama Florida has heretofore claimed and exercised u-
rsslicon the disputed territory The lands thus
acquired now form part of the Eba land district.
The Washington union., 1858-02-24

| LETTER FROM HON. DANIEL s DICKINSON.
The following interesting correspondence took place
kween several residents of this city and the Hon Dan
Dickinson, during the recent visit of this gentle
knan 10 Washington.
WAsiINaToS, Feb. 20, 1853,
psAR SIR number Of your democratic friends resi-
lu OF this District understanding that you about
conclude your argument in the law in which you
have engaged IN the United States Supreme Court,
Lre before you take your departure from this city, 10
y their resect for you personally, and their admira
hon Of your pubic and political and to obtain
ka expression Of your opinions upon the grave ana nm
ortant questions which afford the pretext to dis
ab and sgitate country They, therefore, respect
ally ask you 10 evening, at your convenience
shen they have the honor 10 meet YOU They need
assure YOU that this desire docs not emanate from any
ubt on their part to your firm and loyal devotion to
he constitution the administration, and the democratic
y on all the great issues Of the day and especially
our sound national views the Kansas question, but
because there at present many soourncr in this city
n different parts Of this glorious Union who have not
een so highly favored the residents of Washington
with opportunities to hear you express, with your
toned ankness and intrepdity the patriotic sentiments
by which your political life has been guided.
We have the honor to be- sc.
Hon DAHIEL s, DICKINSON.
The Washington union., 1858-02-24
REAL AND pKnnNaI rxrAr.

The whole amount Of property Of public character
exempted from taxation this year il $5S $50 fol-
lows Corporation property, $33 a02 959 Church prop
ey, religious charitable societies. theological schools
Cemeteries &C., ,254 1907 property used for benevo
lent and literary purposes, $2T2s 500 owned by the
state slI90 owned by the United States, S. 500
900
The Washington union., 1858-02-24

wealthy jew residing near Selma, Arkansas has in
his possession shete which struck in the mint Of
Judea seventeen hundred and fifty years ago 1t about
the size of half dollar but the silver impure that
its intrinsic value is but fifteen cents The owner would
hardly part with the relic for many hundred dollars
1t has been in his family five hundred and sixty years..
lEYcbdpqs.
The Washington union., 1858-02-24

just one week ago the editors Of the New Orleans
fcayune presented with basket of Strawberries
which they describe large, full rich, and emitting
the purest and most delicious aroma Mr. Henry Law
renee the grower Of these early strawberries expects
be able to gather them daily hereafter
The Washington union., 1858-02-24

A meeting of the stockholders Of the New York and
Liverpool IT, & NJ. Company is called for the 10Th OF
March, when election Of directors will take place
II said that there will either be change in the New
York agency now held by II. X Collins Co, or else
other disposition win be made of tho line Of steam
ers.
The Washington union., 1858-02-24

IMroRrANr DECISION The supreme court of Arkansas
has declared the law cxcnpting swamp lands from taxa
ton oonsttutonala decision which the people of
that State rejoicing greatly .-EIchnp7c.
The Washington union., 1858-02-24

CENTRAL AMERICAN CoIoSzArIoN. "A bill has been IN
troduced in the legislature cf New York 10 incorporate
Central American Commercial Industrial Company, with
acaptal of $500 0oo purchase land establish manu-
factories &c, in Central America The ioiowinS are
the corporators Messrs Eradus Corning f. ID Morgan
John l.. SchooIcrait William j. Perkins, Charles B
Hoard, John Cochranc, Henry H. Elliott Waiter Bur-
CESS, f, George Squer, Randolph Martin, Waldo Hutch
ins John III Peck and John Anderson Tie object Of
the company is 10 fqcae emigration 10 C,yu Anuo1 The
CAPITAL stock company is not to exceed $500 000
in shares OF sl0O The bill confors The ordinary pivi-
leges granted to such corporations.
The Washington union., 1858-02-24
From the Kansas Herald Of Freedom
CROAKERs AGAIN.


The New York Tribune and presses of that character
has been their character in the past now dscour
aging emigration to Kansas by mistaken representations
in regard to the late election They state positively that
Calhoun will give certificates Of election to the proslavcy
State officers under the Lecompton constitution, and to
majority of the members of the lcgsatue and then they
continually stating that tho Lecompton constitution
will be endorsed by Congress. From these facts they
que that the democratic party has made Kansas slave
State and by this cry they hope to hurl that party from
power At the time they must be conscious that If
the democratic party to be swept from existence
three years hence that event could not Kansas to
freedom the question would have been permanently
settled long previous to that time.
The mhos tendency Of these eroakig pofgy from a 10 last
has been to make Kansas , those journals have rqssed de-
apoid Our only hope of saving Kansas to freedom
lay through emigration. Their croakngs, instead Of
cournging emigration has been policy by presenting
gded future such have full confidence to expect
has only discouraged it by thousands and these
invariably resorted towhether purposely otherwise
leave the reader to determine for himself after
fully considering all the facts-at the time when are
preparing for and most in need Of the heaviest emiga
ton It has been suggested that this only subter
uge Of those editions to prevent the East from being de-
populated by the emigration which would
otherwise follow.
There is not "a man. in his sober Senses who docs not
know that Kansas Territory, at this time would boast of
a population of from fifty to hundred thousand more
persons than it has at present had the press in
stead of constantly predicting the defeat of the State
cause given ample that striumph was ncv
table through Feaosf1 means Talk as much as we may
of the bravery of the American people, it is not true that
any them desire to take their families to country
ovcrrun with civil war and cursed with anarchy
But the assertion OF the Tribune is not true that the
prosavcry party triumphed even by fraud in the late
elections. On the contrary, assert most poty that he
State party hare elected The entire State ticket and neny
nat quite hco thirds majority Of bo branches Of the legislature.
We take pleasure in addition to this Of stating that
do not believe John Calhoun will issue certificates of cleo
ton TO the slavery candidates but that majority of
the frec-State will be allowed without opposition,
to take their seats in the first legislature convened under
that instrument, If admitted into the Union. And we
hnow that il any attempt is made prevent the
from ruling in this matter they will not be foilod
but by peaceful means, through iot forms and without
the shedding OF drop of blood they viii take possession
Of the government and s,ciatl proceed to institute
measures for supplanting il with another.
The Washington union., 1858-02-24

REAL ESTATE IN NEW YORK CITY
The following table shows how the valuation of prop
ery in the city of New York has been increased since
lsi5, and the rate and amount of taxation with il
The Washington union., 1858-02-24

~ GORGE w. BREGA, ATTORNEY AND COUNSEL
NJ LoH-ArlAw No. 10 Wall street. NeW FORK
Nov 26--6mn
The Washington union., 1858-02-24
From tho Burlington (vi.

The news has already spread far and wide thai the Lee
compton constitution has been referred to select COM
mittec in the House, for the avowed purpose of thor
ough investigation into all the circumstance attending
ito inception, progress, termination, and final vote upon
by the people The vote upon this question is herald
ed forth by the black republican papers defeat OF the
administration and they toss up their hats and shout
most Justify at their supposed triumph. For ought
know it may he and the other hand it may only
he delay in taking the vote the main question until
the oppoers of the Lecompon constitution shall have
spent all their strength in vitupetion and abuse and
placed themselves in position to be utterly overwhelmed
The Washington union., 1858-02-24

NEW York Feb 23--Cotton firm--salcs 3, 900 bales.
Flour quiet 900 barrels State, 81 80 - 40 Ohio,
s4 80 a s5 southern, 81 10 = 81 IS. Wheat-sales
900 bushels--market very dull, prices nominal and
unsettled but quoted 81 So cents yellow, GO % CTS
Mess pork declined 10 cents SIG SO SIG ~ sugar
quiet and closed buoyant Orleans fair 81 6t cents.
Coffee quiet Molasses firm Spirits OF turpentinc
saes 900 raIlons-i6I a Al cents Rosn firm sales
$500 bbls. Rice firm. Freights dull.
The Washington union., 1858-02-24
Grover A. Bakers Family Sewing Machines
CT the bea in mayha--emry lady sAosdd tcx cse.

pRoF. MACLEOD'S boarding and day school for
/ yn.ng ladies' s,rcs,, bciycsn iith and i2h.
Feb IG--5tawn
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-08-04

A GREAT SToRM.-On Sundsy NOR
ming from five until half past six o'clock,
our city was visited by one of the heavi-
est storms of rain we ever witnessed.
The lightning and thunder were really
terrific, the heavens appearing an almost
continued blaze of liquid fire, while the
thunders seemed to rock the earth to its
center. 1t was sublime. yet terrible
spectacle to behold. The rain came
down in perfect torrents, but was not ac-
eompanied by severe wind. In the space
of one hour and q halt, two and four
tenths inches of water fell. The streets
deluged, and considerable damage sus-
tanned by washing streets, dc. The dam
age to crops must be very great.-iStN-
avatsr Messenger.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-08-04

FENCING.-Our attention has been call
ed to q new kind of fence constructed by
NJ. V. Mobiles Esq. of Hudson, for Mr.. w.
II. Winchester, of our village. We think
this fence preferable to any we ever saw.
First it costs only half the work to build
it; it is so constructed that it can be NOV
ed with very little labor; the posts cost
materially less than those commonly used
and there are comparatively few nails used
tits certainly an object to save expense,
and the advantage of its being movable
is no minor consideration.
We would suggest to the farmers that
they would do we'll to examine this fence,
Mr.. Winchester has several village lots
enclosed with it, so that when they are in
the village they can examine it without
trouble. Mr.. Noble will sell rights rea-
sonably.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-08-04
Executors Sale.

IN PROBATE, /" the ,, mst's at Of tho
Pierce County Court: cunrs. Olson 4 decd.
NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue
~ and in pursuance of an order Of license
made in said matter on the 24th day of June,
A. d. 1858. by the County Court of said county.
the undersigned exccutrix of the last will and
testament of said Deceased, will on the 10th
day of July next, at. ten o'clock in the fore
noon, at the dwelling house of Karen Olson of
Martell, in said County, offer for sale at public
vendue the following described lands to wit
The E. = of the S. W. Il of sec, 3, and the
w. = ofthe S. W. Of the Sci Of sec. 8, in
Town 81, Range II West.
The terms Of sale will be made known at
the time and place of sale.
KAREN OLSON. Eacc,drin
Dated at Martell, July It'll, 1858. 3-3w
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-08-04

Gg We have no wish to put on digni-
fa3 airs, and set ourselves up as censors
Of our brethl Ell Of the press, but in all
humility, with the greatest possible defer
ence, we would suggest to the Star and
transcript that the style Of articles they
have lately been indulging in toward each
other, are not eminently creditable to
either Sheet nor highly interesting or
profitable to their readers. If the chroni C
war between Hudson and Prescott cannot
lie carried on without resorting to perso
nalities and the coarsest SANDER, we would
affectionately advise a truce of hostilities
1t is weak citadel that needs to keep up
a constant espionage for danger, and an.
excee ling sensitiveness to attack is no
very convincing proof of strength.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-08-04

BE Next to the face it was designed
to shade, we admire q prettily trimmed
and neatly fitted bonnet; and if the ladies
choose to wear them back of the head in
stead of on it, we have nothing to say,
but we merely give what lady cores
pendent of one of the papers says:
Commencing with the bonnet, I would
just say that the apology with which your
city ladies are generally adorned with, is
q perfect insult to the head.
Now a bonnet of genuine beauty and grace,
Worn OH the head iii its proper place,
Shadowing family the wearer's face,
Is thing for song or a sonnet
Fut oneof tle5e gag and gaudv thifigs
Made up of rainbow and butterfly wings,
A mixture of flowers. ribbons and strings,
Is dreadful, depend upon it,
Is 1t essential for clear conception ofthe
beauties of nature that our bonnets should
be hung on the backs of our necks? or is
1t that we wish to leave our heads expo
sed to the airs of heaven, in order that
our ideas may have q better chance to
become matured and fit for utterance {?
Should either of these lie the reason, then
l would not offer an objection but if it
is done for the purpose of exhibiting
"a dreadful u1uss of fuss and feather,
A little of everything thrown together,
As if by touch of windy weather,
A wretched conglomeration-
sort ofcup to catch the hair
leaving the head to go it bare
A striking example of Nothing to wear. ="
/ must say that the abuse and ridicule
which we receive at the hands of those
who mark our actions, is well deserved.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-08-04
re- The Atlantic Month1u for Auousr

H The atlantic Monthly for August
is good as usual. The Autocrat diseour-
ses on trees, which he says are his speci-
atty. The Aatocrot has always. been
partial to his fair auditress school
mistress. In this paper he tells of a
morning walk with her, and when we
naturally enquire what was said, he pertlv
snubs us as follows:
What did I say to the school-mis-
tress Permit me one moment. [ don't
doubt your delicacy and good-breedine ):
but III this particular case. as I was al
lowed the privilege Of walking alone with
a very interesting young woman, YOU
must allow me to remark. in the classic
version of familiar phrase, used by our
Master Benjamin Franklin, it is nalum
ta' ''egots-(None of your business
The Kinloch Estate grows in interest.
" How it was settled" we suppose the
author knows though we do not. We
trust he will be gentleman enough to
marry Mark and Mildred.
"The Romance of Glove" and sour
Talks with Uncle john" are good stories.
THERE'S capital article on Rufus Choate's
Grafton on the Fourth, said to be from
the pen of James Russell Lowell.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-08-04

Re "Westward the star of empire
takes its way" is a very common saying
and we suppose it to be true. In obedl-
ence to this general law the population OF
River Falls is drifting over TO the west
side of the river. n. n. Powell has re-
moved to his new residence on that side
of the stream.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-08-04
Commissioners Ndficc.

WE, the subscribers being appointed by
w the Hon William Howes, Judge of the
County Court for the County of Pierce Com
missioners to receive, examine, and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the
estate of TIMOTHY EDWARDS, late Of the Town
of River Falls, in said county. deceased, and
also all claims and demands exhibited in offset
thereto, and six months from the 28th day of
May last being allowed by said Court for that
purpose, we do therefore hereby give notice
that we will attend to the business of our said
appointment, at the office of W. A, Tozer, in
River Falls, on Saturday the 2Sth of August
and on Saturday the 9th day of November,
from o'clock A. NJ. until 4 o'clock ?. NJ, on
each Of said days. ..
w. A. TOZER, OO"t o.
Dated this 2sth day of June, 1858. 3-4w
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-08-04

The County Board of Supervisors are
holding an exta session this week. Hen
~ Dow, of Hartland was elected Chair
man. The members ofthe Beard are;
H \; $; p pos Prescott.
G. W. McMurphy-Clifton.
John A. Short-River Falls.
Ole Wingar-Martell.
Peter Simor-Perry.
Charles P. Sargent-Trimbtlle lie.
John A. Stirrat-Oak Grove.
Chas. F. Hoyt-Diamond Bluff.
James Akers-Trenton.
Henry D. W -Hartland.
Noble E. Martin-IsabeL.
jeremiah Fuller Pleasant Valley.
Transcript.
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-08-04

re- 2. V. WISE, Mayor of the City
of Prescott, closes a late letter to the
W7s. Patriot in the following manner.
Prescott is all right, and is bound to
bear offthe palm of victory. "The gates
of hell cannot prevail against her." These
considerations nerve us to keep up the
good fight, for we can see glory ahead.
Now, on our word, if that was not
written by Wise man, we should con-
slider it deplorably weak and foolishs-a
specimen of the intensest kind of s.high-
falutin" writing. AS it is, we rather in
cline to the opinion that it is as near
disgusting bombast and nonsensical pal
aver, as any thing can be that is dicta-
ted by Wis(e)dom.