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terminated by the interference Of friends; but
presently Mr.. Baines rushed at Disraeli again,
and seized him second time, when he receiv-
ed from the successor of John Hampden a
well planted blow under the left ear, which
fairly sprawled him on the floor. A dozen
Ministerialists ran towards the combatants,
some, doubtless, to keep the peace, others to
have hand in the fight Grey, of Morpeth,
Williams, Of Kars, Wilson, of the Treasury,
and the Eccs, father and son, were prominent
in the scrimmage. The anti Ministerial men
sprang in body to the rescue. Foremost
came Mr.. Bright, of Birmingham a very ath-
lectic compact man, who bounded into the CEN
ter Of the excited group, striking right and left
with tremendous vigor. Pakington, of Droit-
witch, and Samuel Warren, of the northern
bar, were equally ready for action. Roebuck
kicked wildly at the shins of the veteran Pre-
mier: and Akroyd, Of Huddersfield, appeared
to have lost his head in the confusion and
taken the wrong side by mistake. For
moment OF two it seemed as though we were
to have Kilkenny fight on magnificent
SCALE Turner, of Manchester, had hold of
Disraeli, when Bright struck him severe
blow supposing that he was hurting that gen.
tleman. Turner, supposing that it was Ora
ham who struck him, dropped Disraeli and
struck out at the baronet from Carlisle The
LennoAes (Henry and Alexander) found them
selves rather too closely engaged with Alfred
Paget, of Lichfield, and his brother Clarence.
OF Sandwich General Thompson caught up
heavy stoneware spittoon, with which to
brain any one who might seem to deserve it
but fortunately, did not get far enough into
the crowd to find fitting object for biz en-
geance. The Speaker yelled and rap ed in
vain; and the Sergeant-at-arms marched to
the scene Of action, mace in hand, with no
greater effect The melee was not queed un.
til Fox, of Oldham, clutching the hair of Mr..
-, apparently for the purpose of draw
ing him into chancery and pommeling him to
greater satisfaction, found that the luxuriant
wig OF his antagonist came off in his left hand.
while his right fist expanded itself with ire
mendons force against the unresisting air.
The laughter excited by this incident termi-
mated the battle. Change but the names, the
fables true. Everything that we have here
set down from an Imagination which may
seem to have been INDUCED in the widest
extravaganza is related to have actually hap
pened in the House of Representatives at
Washington, on the night of the 9th of Feb
ruary. The subject of discussion was the con-
stitution that is to be given to the new State of
Kansas; in other words, the policy of the Union
in regard to the great question of the extern
sion of slavery. The hostile parties, whose
mutual relations we have compared to that Of
Ministerialists and the Opposition in the late
division, are those which respectively designate
themselves Democratic and Republican. Nan
chester Guardian.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22
From the ~ Y. Correspondent of the Union.
New YORK, Nav II. 1858

N'S" iohh, ludy II, 1000.
Senator Douglass has been here for the last
two days He left this evening at six o'clock
Tor Washington. During his stay he has been
waited on by politicians of every degree and
creed, has been introduced on change by Mr..
Richard Schell, and has talked, as learn. with
great freedom to all his worshippers. l am
happy to say that so far as my information
gees, he has expressed his determination not
to continue opposition to the administration /:
and processes undying attachment and deyo-
ton to the democratic party. He expects, it
Is said, to meet very sharp republican oppo-
sition in Illinois, and does not intend to do any
thing to win support from any portion Of that
party. He counts on the united vote of the
democrats of his State, and hope he may not
be disappointed but am told that there are
very many democrats in Illinois who worked
hard to procure his last election who will use
all their influence to defeat him now.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22
SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CoNvEN-
TON.

Whatever may be the avowed purpose Of the
Southern Conventions, held annually and semi
annually, and composed exclusively Of South
ern men, their tendency is to separate the
South from the North, to accustom the former
to act separately and independently Of the lat
ter, aud to familarize the people Of the South
with the idea that they are unit by them
selves, and stand in no need Of a Union with
the rest of the country. The value ofthe Union,
we can pcrceiye depreciates in the estimation Of
the South at every session Of this Southern
Convention.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

CAUSE OF THE LATE RAILROAD DISASTER
The verdict of the coroner's Inquest in the
case Of the late disaster at Sauquoit creek, on
the New York central railroad, was rendered on
Saturday last The verdict is that the deaths
were caused by the insecurity Of the bridge,
owing to the same being decayed and rotten
A portion Of the bridge was constructed Of in
ferior timber, the same being bastard elm. We
find the deaths were caused by culpable ne
glect on the part Of the Central Railroad Com
pany in not causing this bridge to be properly
examined
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

W Captain Grey, ofthe Brig Robert Wing
which arrived at Boston on the 18th, and the
schooner Mobile, Captain Howe, which arrived
at New York on the12th, both rcportthat they
were fired at-overhauled and searched by
British cruisers in the West India station
Two other vessels report the same treatment.
This will breed trouble with England, though
tbs reported and believed that the British
Minister here, Lord Napier, ismuch annoyed by
such proceedings on the part of the commar der
of the squadron, and has sent remonstrance
to him. These outragcs must be atoned for.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

TERRITORY OF NEvADA.--Mr. Smith, Of Vir-
ginia, from the Committee on Territories Of the
House Of Representatives has made report on
the subject of creating new Territory, to be
called Nevada, in that portion of Utah called
Carson Valley. The measure is urged on the
ground that it will be good policy to erect a
Territory between California and the Nor
mons, so as to hem in the expansion Of that
pestilent race on the west and furnish new
check to its power.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

W- Before another dollar is appropriated
for the Capitol extension. there should be a
joint committee Of the two Houses Of Con-
gress appointed to examine into the manner
in which the money that has been appropriate
ed has been expended; and every dollar here
after appropriated should be expended under
the direction of a Board Of COMMISSIONERS,
one Of whom should be Senator and one a
memberof the House. Money has been abso-
lutely thrown away heretofore.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22
w- We are constantly told that the Know.

W- We are constantly told that the Know
Nothing party has been scattered to the four
winds Of Heaven and utterly annihilated; and
yet the Union and other papers are daily as
sailing the Know-Nothing party, and recog-
nizing its existence in the field, and Mr.. Ber-
ret's only hope Of success is in making the peo-
pie believe that the Know Nothing party has
its candidate, and is still most powerful and
formidablci They make man of straw, dub
it "KnowNothing," and then call upon every
body to come and stone it to death! A great
game, this
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

The editor Of the Amherst, N. II. Cabinet
says he has never had so good potatoes as the
last two years, and he ascribes his success TO
the observance Of the following points:
j. Change of seed. Our seed was all pro-
cured from distance.
2. Planting on light instead Of heavy wet
soil.
3. Light manuring and seeding.
4. Early planting and late digging.
B. Manner of keeping.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

The Nashville Gazette most truthfully says :
Disobedience toparents is the clinging curse
to the rising generation. The old reverence
for the authority Of fathers and mothers has
departed"
We shall publish the whole article next
week.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

A NUIsANcE.-The evils and annoyances re-
sulting from tobacco chewing have always been
complained Of; but just now loud cry" on
the subject comes up from those who travel in
railroad cars, and who, confined to close quar-
ters have to endure the denominations" 1t
is proposed that the railroad companies charge
tobacco chewers double price or furnish them
with car to themselves. Ga
1off
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

A DEADLY CoLoR--It is said that the new
Azof green Of the Paris spring fashions is
dyed Of such poisonous materials that seams
trcsses who prick their fingers while sewing
it lose the use Of their hands, and ladies have
been taken violently i'll from wearing shawls of
this color, and in consequences, inhaling its
poisonous odors. The tint is very brilliant
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

FOUNDER IN HoRsEs.-Take table spoonful
of pulverized alum, pull the horses tongue out
Of his mouth as far as possible and throw the
alum down his throat Let 90 his tongue, and
hold up his head till he swallows. In six
hours time-no matter how bad the founder,
he will be fit for moderate service. have
seen this remedy tested so often, with perfect
success, that l would not make five dollars
difference in horse foundered, il done recent
ly and one that is not.-E. L. Perriarn.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22
ST. LOUIS LEADER.

The late editor and proprietor of this Demo
cratic paper, Mr.. William Edward johnson, a
good Wing and American, has severed his con-
nection with the concern. This was, with us,
a forsgone conclusion, for we could not see how
Mr.. Johnson could write or talk Democracy
We should rejoice to see SO ripe scholar and
able man at the head of an American or Wing
paper. There, he would be "at home"
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

The AxrI-REsr CAsEs.-The leading cases
in eectment and covenant Van Rensselaer,
against Robert Hayes, Peter Ball, S. N. Smith,
defendants, have just been decided by the Su-
preme Court in the General Term, all the
Judges concurring, in favor Of Van Rensselaer,.
Probably most Of the tenants viii be satisfied
now that their rent must be paid, and that it
will be better to pay without costs. d5any
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

The pigeonroost in Decatur county, Indi.
ana. extends over distance Of twenty eight
miles; it is about fourteen miles wide. The
birds have not nested at this roost for thirty
years until this spring. Over this vast extent
Of country every tree has from ten to fifteen
nests. The old birds leave early in the morn
ing in search of food, and return in the even
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22
GOOD NEWS.

There seems to be no doubt entertained by
the Government here Ct the truth of the late
accounts from Utah; namely, that the Nor
mons have submitted, and that Governor Cum
mings, on their invitation, is now at Salt Lake
City, in the full discharge Of his functions.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

The robins down in Maine suffered greatly
from the snow storm last week, and crept
under doorsteps and barns for shelter. A be-
nevolent gentleman at Bucksport (Me.) opened
room for them, built a fire and supplied them
with meal and hay-seed. Twenty-Five or thirty
accepted his Inequalities.
Here the boys would have stoned them.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22
Who Stole the Birds Nest 2
BY MRS. L. NJ. CHILD.

The following lines have we hope been
cad and .teh by every boy in the country, but
,st even one boy has failed to see them. and
lso because they are pretty enough to bear
ven a hundredth perusal, we make room for
hem here, emitting the repetition of the cues
ion before each answer, as originally written.
To whit to whit to vince
viii you listen to me9
Who stole four eggs laid9
And the nice nest nader
Boba-link Bob-a-lnkl
Now what do you thinkS
Who stole nest away
From the plum tree to-day
Not l. said the COW, moo-ool
Such thing I'd never do,
gave you wisp Of hay,
And did not take your nest away
Not ], said the COW, moo DOL
Such thing I'd never do.
Not |, said the dog, bow wowl
! wouldn't be so mean, / vowl
gave the hairs the nest TO make.
But the nest didn't take
Not !, said the sheep, o, no,
wouldn't treat poor bird so;
gave the wool the nest to line.
But the nest was none of mine.
Baa, baal said the sheep, o, no,
wouldn't treat poor bird 80.
Cluck, cluck, said the hen,
Don't ask me again.
Why, havn't chick
Would do such trick.
We all gave her feather,
And she Nove them together:
I'd scorn to intrude
On her and her brood.
Cbirr-a-wbirl Chirr-a-whirri
Wen make great stir
Let us find out his name,
And all cry for shame.
would not rob bird
Said little Mary Green;
think never heard
ofanything so mean.
TITS very cruel, too,
Said little Alice Neal
/ wonder IL he knew
How bad the bird would feelf
little boy hung down bis head,
And went and bid behind the bed
For he stole that pretty nest
From poor little yellow breast
Aud he felt so full Of shame,
He didn't like to tell his name.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

The Virginia Legislature has presented
sword to Lieutenant Pegram for having, with
four boats, two guns, and hundred and fifty
men armed with small arms recently engaged
a piratical feet in the Chinese seas, consisting
of thirty junks, mounting three hundred guns
and manned by three thousand men, and de-
feated the enemy.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

W A great effort has lately been made to
place the American Tract Society under the
control Of those who would issue anti-slavery
tracts. But we rejoice that the effort has failed:
and that slavery is neither to be defended nor
assailed by that society.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

F- The outrsgcs upon American ships by
British cruisers, in the Gulf Of Mexico, have
called forth prompt action on the part Of our
Government. Several armed ships have been
sent out TO protect our vessels, and explana-
tons have been demanded Of the British Gov
eminent
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

W The people Of Kansas do not seem to
be very much pleased with English BILL
As we expected, they treat decomposition with
the most contemptuous scorn, and laugh with
derision at the attempt to bride them to accept
the Lecompton constitution.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

The eminent DR.. Robert Hare, Emeritus Pro-
fessor Of Chemistry in the University Of Penn
sylvsnis, died At Philadelphia on Saturday last
Of Pneumonia, in the 78th year Of his age.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22

TB- Subscribers in the different Wards,
who are indebted to us for the past and pres
'ent quarter, will please envelope the amount
and hand it to the carrier Of the paper, writing
their names thereon, and they will receive the
proper credit
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-05-22
A GALLANT OFFICER GONE.

General Persifer F. Smith, who left this city
two or three weeks ago to take command Of the
Utah expedition, died on the 10th inst. at Lea
yenWorth
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-06

E1- We are informed that Matthew
II. Hull, in his late speech at Blooming
Grove, on last Saturday week, did not
piIcf into Judge IIaeklena9 rs stated in
our last weeks Issuc bu. tiat he is op.
posed TO Iackleman, is well known, and
he will doubtless, do oil no Gun against
him. Tho facts aro no wan enloined
before making hisspcech, but had MS.
allied the Judge in public convorsati on
as by us stated.
II is enough 10 know that Hull is for
Holman, and tho latter is astride the
Gnalay Of tho Lccompton Platform
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-06

r1- Price, Of the Jacksonian. says that
TON Goodwin" is in tho habit Of gar
bling John l. Robinson's articles. With
this we have nothing to do; but one thing
we do know of Price; he, sometime since
published n "private and confidential"
letter addressed TO him Ivy n young la
dy of Brookyile and garfield it. We have
the proof in tho hand writing Of the
young lady, which we propose 10 publish
ifho dare deny il. "Dont you feel asham-
cd of yourself Tor doing such a little
dirty Tevi.h ,ritl2 Any one lut LIB
price would.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-06

marriage license issued BY tho
CLERK of Franklin County, from the
first Of July to the frst Of August,
1853:
Milton Thomas TO Mary Ann Bell;
Willard Stalkup to Ann Souter; Michael
Schmidt to Barbara Seefert; Jacob T..
Biddingcr to Frances o. York; Joseph
Long to Charlotte Lyons; William Yves
ton to subriny LinsilIe; Jas Slant 10
Elizabeth Hadley; John Darinast to
Barbary Schitz; jacob Hemmcmier to
Abalona- Moth; William Poppe 70 Mar
garct Wolf.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-06
BaO0Ky lLLE COLLEGE.

EoNs OF INSTRUCTION.
Rrv. @. A.. CT Ass, A. NJ, President.
JOHN T. RoJ - r.. Professor Of Languages.
Il. j. NJ. c. ,, .. q. B., Professor Of Mathe
Miss Nt4y TARKISoios, ST. Z. L., Teacher o
repau.tts Department
Mrs. jun p. Rous. u. Z. L., Teacher Of voca
nd Instrumental Music.
oFF@oERs OF b ARD CT TRUSTEES.
JANE3 IL. sPEER, Esq, President.
NILsoS MonRow, rs 4, Secretary.
Rev. JUuS W. KEEL, Treasurer.
The Current term conImenccd Feb. l., 1883, nnt
i'll close on the 18th Of April. che next term will
ommcnce April 2lst, aud will close the LIST o
uly, on which day thu Annual Commencement Tx
'eises will take place. A vacation Of eight week
flows.
Tho Institution is Ia eourishing condition am
3ers good advantage TO young ladies and gentle
zen desiring pracf zeal education.
No young men, however, are admitted who will
OF sign pledg, 10 abstain EyriRrLY from the u.s.
Intoxicating liquors, while q member Of the Col
sgo. Two literary Societies exist in tho school an,
re In successful operation Libraries are connected
iita each OF them.
Boarding can be obtained in good Families a
2,25 per week. Several Students hire rooms an,
GARD themselves, ard In this way render their OK
ensos mach less. Students Of this class will al
'ays 10 welcomed by tho President, who Will en-
eavor to assist them in securing good rooms. Cat
'ogues will BIO forwarded, and enquiries prompti,
nswered by the President.
ffeb5 55-tf.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-06

r'0- The Jacksoaian, not content with
placing over tho namc Of Judge IIol.
man, that part ofthc infamous platform
adopted by tho Black Democracy at
Greensburgh, endorsing buchanan's
administration, has placed II rooster on
the top Of II, Judge Holmalns at pres.
cnt engaged in canvassing uISh Coun-
~, and "cbcek by jolc" with Robinson,
the author Of this audacious insult
which If hc has not tho solfrcspect to
resent. hc deserves tho defeat that
awaits bin.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-06
DR.. Rnhack in Cincinnati

Tho most brilliant success seem TO at
tend tho practice OF this celebrated
Swedish Professor since his residence
in Cincinnati. Tho most desperate ca
ses Of dyspepsia, scrofula, liver COM
plant, rheumatism, and cough arc re-
ported by the sufferers themselves TO
have yielded to his Scandinavian Rem
edics" These medicines, it appears,
act chemically upon tho blood purging
il from the elements of disease, and Gu
ring an infinite variety Of disorders, by
cutting off tho supply of morbid mat
ter which forms their basis. Testimo-
ny TO this effect, which cannot DO i'm
poachcd, is profered TO oil who are bard
of belief See advertisement jfy3o.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-06
na- Hon. Horace Mann has decline,

p9- Hon. Horace Mann has declined
tho presidency Of tho North w estorn
Christian University recently rendered
him. The pressing demands Of Anti.
och College forbid him leaving IL at
this time. The Trustees Of tho Univer-
siiy have elected TO the presidency Of
tho Faculty, Elder $. X. Hoshour, an ex.
peri,neei and highly educated teacher.
Professor H.. has heretofore had the
chair Of Modern Languages in tho Uni.
vcrsity.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-06

r0-Wc understand that the impress
siun is current tina, Hon. A. r. MeClca-
ry IL associated with this paper in an
editorial capacity. In justice TO all par
ties concerned, VIC here state that Mr..
MeClcarS is not non, nor nsrer has been,
connected with the American in any
manncrwhatevcr
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-06
Appointments for Hon. Jno. T. Cooley

Mr. Cooley, tho anti-Lccompton can.
didatc for tho Senate. will address his
tellow-ciiizcns, on the political topics OF
the day, at the following places, to
commence at 2 o'clock each day:
Blooming Grove, Thursday, Aug 3;
Fairfield Friday, 81
Union. Saturday, E" Z.
Mr.. Limo is respectfully invited to be
present.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-06

to- c. i. clarkson, Of Iowa, has
changed his Postoflicc from Eldora, to
"Steam Boat Rock" Hardin county,
Iowa, TO which place his friends will d.
rect tscir llttcrs and Communications
hereafter
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-06

s~our quandam friend, Isaac N.
Roop, Esq, late stadcnt Of BrookviIlc
College, has engaged in the laudabIc
pursuit Of .te.ehing the tho young idea
how to shoot, at Cedar Grove. If we
are to take it for granted that coed
student will always prove good teach
or, we must say that the people Of Co.
dar Grove have been peculiarly fortu.
nate in procuring his services.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-06
Il
LIABILITIES.

D nc to other Banks and other creditors-Noth
ing.
Losses adjusted and due-None.
Losses adjusted and not due, Sl7,ill 20.
Losses adjusted in suspense
or contested Se6.3)3 20-l03,
III 81, ali other claims against the company
are small. for printing, &c.
No agent is allowed TO take any one risk
exceeding $4,000 without special permission.
The greatest amount insured in one city,
town, village or block, varies
The charter of the Company was presented
with the January statement, 1858.
THoS. X. BRACE, Jr., sec'y.
Hartford, July LIST, 1853.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-08-06

t6rDr. Good win Is about TO make
tonr through Ito Western States. We
need scarcely say to our readers that
the DR.. is entirely reliable and compe.
tent 20 transact any business IN trusted to
him. See his advertisement.