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The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-27
SUICIDE OF PRESIDENT JONES.

The Houston (Texas) Telegraph of the 9th inst fur
nishes the following particulars of the suicide of this gen
teman who it will be remembered the last Pres-
dent of the republic of Texas
The community of Houston very greatly shocked
this morning by the report which through the streets
that President Arson Jones had killed himself at the
old Capitol Hotel last night He found lying
his bed this morning, halfpast o'clock, with dis
charged pistol in his hand, and his brains blown out
We give all the particulars of this lamenabe affair
have been able to obtain Something than week
ago Dr. Jones down from his home in Washington
county with view of finding residence in Houston
Galveston, to which to remove his family. He desired
he said, to spend the remainder Of his days in more
eial life than possible his farm and also to give
his children the opportunities of good education He
remained here day. and went down to Galveston where
he spent day two returning here last Tuesday
ing, when he took rooms at the Old Capitol. He had
apparently been drinking perhaps more freely than
his wont He observed to be in low spirits Yes
terday he appeared to be almost entirely recovered from
his depression and went out calling during the morn
ing upon several of his friends in the city he spoke of
leaving for home in the mornings train, and appeared
cheerful usual At night Mr. Smith spent an hour
so with him before bed-tim During the time he
Dr. Jones again alluded to the fact that he had be-
gun his public in that house, and he might yet
close it there The remark received before and
little thought of it. When he retired negro of
the servants of the house at his request sept to his
stay with him. The negro says that at about IL
or O clock Dr. Jones walked him up and gave him some
directions about the AT about ocock he awoke
him again. and sent him for glass of spirits. The
gro unable to get any. He then told him to leave
the ROOM as he didn't want him any more This was
the last that was known of him last night
At about the hour above mentioned Mr., Smith went
to call upon him, and finding the door locked and get
ting no response he had the door broken open where
DR.. Jones found above described. No had
heard the report of the pistol in the night though per-
sons sleeping in rooms near by. 1t is supposed
that, brooding troubles in moment of de-
preston, he lost control of himself and committed the
fatal act
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-27

In THE SENATE Mr.. Douglas, from the Committee ON
Territories reported bill for the admission OF Minnesota
into the Union a State which, he gave notice, he
should call up the first convenient opportunity The
army bill was then taken up the special order upon
which dscursive debate followed sketch of which
will be found in report of the Senaes proceedings for
the day. The subject will be taken up to-day in
the Senate unfinished business.
The House went Immediately into Committee OF the
Whole the pension bill, when Mr. Anderson, OF Missou
RI defined his position the political issues OF theday He
had been elected by the political party which sought to
tend the term the naturalization of Foreigners but he
now found himself in condition where he must act with
one the other of the political parties the sectional
questions of the day and he chose to support the
ent administration these questions. The deficiency
bill subsequently taken up and the Kansas debate
resumed by Mr.. c. B, Cochrane, OF New York. Mr.
Reuben Davis, of Mississippi, has the floor when the
House goes into committee again this bill
private despatch received from the telegmphc
station to the Territory of Kansas coming from Weston
and dated the 2ls instant states that the democrats
will have majority of two joint ballot in the Kansas
State legislature and that they have elected portion of
the State officers
The telegraphic despatch from New Orleans, giving
later from the city of Mexico indicates that the
Mexican republic is in the very throes of revolution if
not Of actual dissolution We shall await the full details
of this news by mail with great anxiety.
The Albany State senate has at length effected
ganiztion through the operation of the plurality rule
Mr. Ayord democrat has been elected speaker and Mr.
Wilson, American, secretary of the senate.
An interesting letter from Liverpool correspondent
will be found in its appropriate place.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-27
From the Athens, (Geo.) Bannt
Mr.. BUCHANAN AND THE FIILIBUSTERS.

We call the particular attention OF readers TO the
message of Mr. Buchanan on Central American Affairs
which publish to-day OF the series of brilliant State
papers which have been presented to the country by Pes
dent Buchanan since his Inauguration regard this
message tho ablest document from his pen Sound in
principle and powerful in argument it will meet with
cordial response from every patriot in the land 1t reflects
the honest opinions Of the American people, and will add
not only to the fame of the author but TO the character
of the country,
We have sympathy with the awless spirit which
seeks to put at defiance the laws of God and Those
who seek to create the impression that the people of the
South look with favor the maraudng expedition Of
William Walker and his associates in crime and plumber
do not understand the character of people. The
southern people awarm hearted generous and chva
rous race of men Their blood runs warmly in their
veins Ever ready to resent injury they respect the
rights of others, because they always prepared to de-
end their The South has always stood by the laws
Of the country Her safety less than her principles
make her law-abidng people They spurn the "hgher
law of Seward Co., which seeks the destruction of
southern property to crafty northern fanaticism and
with equal indignation will she reject that 'hgher law
under which it is sought to Justify the plumber robbery
aad murder of this Walker fllibusterng expedition.
President Buchanan will receive the cordial support of
the southern people in his patriotic efforts to maintain the
laws of the country and the honor of national flag
His administration gains laels in every step of its
progress Upon the Kansas question the President has
shown his devotion to the constitution and law He has
passed unscathed through the fiery ordeal Others have
fallen in the conflict but he has survived every storm
that has arisen, adding each day to his reputation
statesman and true friend Of the constitutional rights of
every section of the country With firm hand and pa
trioc heart he encounters the new Walker imbroglio
The constitution and the law is still his motto and he will
carry the country triumphantly through all its trials
readers ponder well the able message place be-
fore Them and unite with heart in sustaining add
ministration which is destined to stand in the history of
country unsurpassed for ability, craftsmanship and
patriotism
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THE WASHINGTON UNION.

moyM from the United States that the Mornions As a
community shall be responsible to the United States for
the value of the property destroyed by them the amount
OF which when aeertained shall be deducted from what
they may be entitled to receive from the government for
their possessions and that the commissioners should
ceye ~ per day and all that might be necessary for their
expenses and that they should proceed forthwith to Salt
Lake City to commence the negotiations But objection
made.
MI, FLORENCE, OF Pennsylvania submitted the fol-
lowing
esoieed tho Senate That the President Of tho
ate and the Speaker the adjourn respective
Monday, tho 9Th day Of next
Objection made, and then, motion OF Mr.
LEICHER, OF Virginia, at twenty minutes past clock
the House doumed.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-27

BY ROBERT SMITH OF Illinois The memorial of
ship No south west Rano ph county Illinois, praying
for grant OF land equivalent OF there
being sixteenth section IN said township the Committee
Public Lands
by Mr. RUFFN The petition Of Ralph Rowland Ambrose Jones'
and twenty-five others OF North Carolina soldiers the
OF 1872 Tor certain the bounty land
laws: referred 10 tho Committee Public Lands.
Mr MckiBlN notice,
duce bill so provide for the the mails United
Statos between New York
Francisco and TO reduce the thereof
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-27

TIME TURNER LEGACY .---AIessrs Taylor g. Maui
ny honor that they have from
Of sime color drawings by the best English
artists tho original pictures W.
r. A. the above collection the property Of the English
ton, exhibiting at Marlborough House, London.
Also Simpsons celebrated historical painting OF the Restoration Of
Ship Resoue by tho people Of the United her
the OF England Cowes December H. 1855,
sgnd Msrs Taylor Maury by the Qcon publishers Mess
conagh Co, london.
exhibition No 322 Pennsylvania Messrs Wall
Stephens, Co.'S store IIours from TO- M To s, m)
Admission 20 cents Dec lS-dnf
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On motion of Mr.. WHITLEY, of Delaware, 1t
esosa That Secretary requested furnish this
OF the completion Of the Delaware
Of the construction mole upon the shore
Delaware bay opposite the breakwater
Mr. CLINGMAN, of North Carolina, asked consent to
submit resolution calling for Information in relation to
the Clayton Bulwer treaty but objection was made.
On motion of Mr. BLAIR, of Missouri, il was then
Resolved That the Secretary DO requested tofnsh
this information that BIO communicated TO him by
the road, rs 10 the prscca
but the South and the best method Of
ructng other nomatonn regard TO the oh
tanned during the late exploration
On motion of Mr. OLIN, of New York, IT was
Resolved be requested to communicate this
House # mot Incompatible public service, much OF the
Secretary War and Major
John Wool the Pacific department relative
the affairs Of such department, has heretofore been furnished
under a call ofhis House
Mr. NORRIS of Illinois, asked consent to submit a
Joint resolution authorizing the President to appoint
three commissioners to negotiate with the Mormons for
the possession of their territory and their removals pro
viding in the negotiation was successful that they
should keep the peace towards citizens OF the United
States that money be allowed them for their improve
ments in such amounts the commissioners might
agree upon that their hostility shall cease after their re-
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-27
TO THE CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON
WOIfe's Schtedam Aromatic Schnapps.

proprietor particularly schnapps per-
travelling the South
properties
effects produced change of water visitation which all
West particularly liable should
careful purchasing the schnaps the whole flooded
counerfe and limitations Tho has the proprotors
bottle cork label For sale by all the druggists and
grocers.
UDoIPHo WOLFE,
Dec 13--d3mif Depot Is Beaver street, New York.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-27

UTILLARD'S HOTEL. c.. g. ii. A. Willard
w ponnysna and Fourteenth street. Washington D. C.
Jan 29--dift
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-10-06

period. He has been veil known for
many yean past in hnantial circles as .
large dealer 10 negotiable pa3er, sud cob
spicuous dealer IA otbss @ossy l'ansastlons.
Hh wealth Is vsiously estimated ct IRON
o., SOC, 900 TO lt4,OOO,000. He had up
on deposit 10 the banks Of BOsloa ss the
time Of bis death about $4,000, 900, not
hsving renewed shy paper for several
months past. He was sisO q large ewner
Of bank stock, mortgage. kc. II IS un-
deSsoOd that this vast wealth u len sue-
iect TO bis last will and testament, made
some time since, and that the bulk 81 bis
property bas been given % bis hein At
Iaw." 81 ...s
He married (eontinues The mas@sIiP'l
,bs eldest daughter Of Col. Isaae ThoEn-
dixie, then Of Beverly. OF seven children
Of tbs marriage, Eve are dead sAbOsl > >
sue. The two susVivsrs are the wives o. n
I. Bowditch and Rob-. n. Mason, Esqs
AuOthsr Of bis daughters WAsthe srst Wlls
Of the late Distinguished bAhkeiI Soun =
Thsyer, Of l'oSton. 4...f
Mr.. Francis was for several years OhalF'
man Of the Trustees and Presidena Of the
Massachusetts, General Hospital, aud t
none more than him was that instltutioE
indebted in its early days bis energy an'
good judgement having been Of the ut
most importance 70 It's successful esta6lish
meut. As President Of the Sufock Bank
he organized the system known IS u
E.Suffock bank system" which bss proves
50 efficient means Of securing TO our com
muuity a sound paper currency. de wa
President of the Cocheco Manutacturin
! COMPANY, and for long term Of years
director in various insurance companies an
many interpretations. As Treasurer {
Harvard College be introduced order an
system, where, before, there bad been
great want OF method and exactnesz. u
i believed to have left the largest estai
ever accumulated in New England.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-10-06
Death Of the Richest man In New
England.
], R. GIDDlNGS

Ebeuezer Francis, Esq, died at his resi-
depce in Pemberton square at hall past
six o'clock this morning. gs4s..
The deceased was bornst Beverly Mass.
October Is, 1875, aud at bis death was
therefore nearly eighty three years Of age.
He was the only son Of Colonel Ebenezer
Francis who was killed in the battle OF
Hub. rdtown, near Ticonderga, July, II
II. He came to Boston iu January, 1887
poor boy, and obtained situation IN The
counting room Of the late Jonathan Har'
ris. with whom he was subsequently sever
al years connected in business.
an few years. the Boston Jour
nal. "Mr. Harris retired, tue copartnershil
was dissolved, and Mr.. Francis took stor
Ion Long Wharf, where he engaged IN ID
foreign trade snd:becsme large shipown
lar He retired from mercantile bushes
about twenty years ago, with large Tor
tune, but has greatly addedto it since th'
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-10-06

THE You've MAN's COuRsE.-l saw
him first at q social party. He took but
one single glass of wine, and that 10 com
pliance with the request Of 9 young lazy
with whom be conyerseG. m
I saw him next, when he supposed ne
was unseen, taking . glass to satisfy 'hf
slight desire formed by bis social lndul'
pence. He thought there vas not dan
ger. ae b;;o 90 ,yrr !
age. meeting at night, to spend s1o!, |!
time in conyiyial pleasure. he sara !
was only innocent amusement.
I next met him in the evening, 10 th'
street. unableto reach home. asslsts'
him thithsr, He. looked ashamed whel
we next met. ies..-,.. .z..l 3.
I saw him next reelipg in the street.
| A confused stare was on bis countenance
aud words of blasPhemy was on bis toOgu
| Shame was gonel
Isaw him, yet once more. he was pai
| cold, motionless, and was carried py ~
| friends to bis last resting place. In th
small procession that followed, every hea
was east down, and seemed to shake VIZ
uncommon anguish. d a.aali
| His fathers gray hairs we're gong
| the grave in sorrow. His mother weps
] think that she had ever given birth
: such a child.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-10-06
T,,. ChIldren Carried 81 - .
n ns,sSon safe Oh Terra Flrm"'

The Chicago Press Q: yesterday morn
ing says: sa..,a - ,al;sva the
n.;rf,l .pprehensiOns Of the public with
rs rsgsrd to lie fate Of the childred who were
carried s away in balloon from Rome, some @
eighteen or twenty miles east Of Ceasralla'
o ~ Er;dsv evening last. A gentleman
r. from Cen,ralIs informs US that the M hs'le
~snderer. ,S we're found in the top Of stTee,
the rext morning, where the balloon nae
lodged. about twenty-eight miles SOUTH
west of their starting point Dy . Ia.ng' =
living in the vicinity, who AZ once Ioo' !'
Measures to relieve them from then peru
o,,s situation. Tbs story Of the eldest Y
I 0irI about eight years Of age'( was Ida
he balloon passed over Centraila' wneI' y
sba saw and halloed to the people, Du' N v"
too far off to be heard. - :,
In ,be course of the night her It'll
brother (about four years Of age com
plained Of cold. when, with the instinct
! mother, she wrapped him in her aPF!o
and held him in her arms to keep hlr
warm. fortunately she had some ides !:
The mode Of relieving The balloon Of u
/ o,ss, and, pulling upon rope eonnscse
With the valve, she was rejOiced 70 see 70!
4. Eject was to lower it gradually toware
/ .sA sar..h. The first point II toucneo " Y
tree. ffor, which it was blown .1l Dy ~ y
x;Od! then Il came in contact with anotn' , q !.
,ree. Ts where Il fortunately rested, and tn the
\ he tlss, yOnng oeroasuts were found. ! Ihl ?!
S.d ."1 suffered somewhat from cold and pr pr
hshlv also from fright, but had !, receive Y
% no serious injury from their perilousTO 2.
~ ~. The news Of their rescue was T.aL aL
! nouuced in one of4he clutches as oen!!a .;!''
Il on Sunday morning. and was - .GSs'.' J 4
with heart felt joy and teanEiSIIssShU e ~ " i !.
whole congregation, as 70 VIII % " '
i public At large. Li
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-10-06
Letter from Hon ]. r. Glddings to
Hon, GerTiC Smith.
I,rrrssos. O., Sept. 28, 1858.

JEFFERsos, o., Sept 2s, 1858.
HoS. GERRlr SMITH: 1.-The newspapers
report that at public meeting in ROches'
ter. the folIawing interrogatory was pro-
pouuded TO you: ais not ]. K Glddlngs
an abOlitionistl" to which you respon>
ded: =. m
.He is a qualified abOlitiOnist. The
party which be represents does not seek
tbe abolition Of slavery. Nor does 1t 60
even for non-exteDsiOn. 1t once said-no
more slave States.-Now it says-'No
more slave States--unless the people wish
it, II Kansas or Utah wished to come IN
! as slave States, the Republicans, as par
ty, would admit thsm."
The Republican party was formed at
Philadelphia in 1885, is National party
and Of course the same in oil the States.
! It was founded upon certain defined truths;
which were clearly expressed and most
sOlemly avOwed. That vast convCcstlon
Of patriots and philsnthrOpbists associated
together upon two essential Doctllnes:-
The first was expressed in the following
language: We hold it to be q self~evl-
dent truth, that all are endowed by then
Creator with the unalienable right to life,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness. p
This was believed to express the founda
tion of mans political, moral, and reig
ious ghts in as comprehensive Language
as was ever put forth.
But this abstract faith would be OF III
tle purpose unless some agent was sPeei
fed and pointed out as the means BY which
these rights we're to be secured and maln
tanned. The Convention therefore pro
ceeded to declare "Thst the primary oO
I iect and ulterior design Of our federi
} Government we're "tO secare enjoyment Q
fkese yi0kts to all persons Uittin us ca
: cissive Jurisdiction" -.
. It was these doctrines which dIstln
Uuishei the Republican party from q
: Others. Without these doctrines there
: no Republican patty. If they be aba
: doned the party must vi e"u'o0 W e''o
Q ed. .t 2 :,
9 You assert that sit does not seek u
q abolition Of slavery, nor does it go for y
d non extension r. Will you be 50 KIND !
!. to inform me through the :"5leve'sn
Leader" If you please, sOhs" the hePuDI
"a can party adsndOned its avowed iAlth!-
= When, and by whom was this a2os's'
!, proclaimed? ,..e.,
% sincerity, and trust you will have as I'LL
le of mine, when ] ask you TO answer
ls ? YOUR earliest convenience through u
y columns Of a daily paper in order ID ID
y Tie people may be more generally inioru
= ed Of your objections to the FePuOhc'
party, as we'll as of my repIytO the en'
! ges you make. a tz
lis With great respect.
ur 'a'' Your friend
a. ..-F4s - p GJDDTNGS
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-10-06
aNegrO Equality" In q New View

The Cleveland Plainds0ler speaking OF
the death Of the Shave DRED corr. says;
"Hs appears before JUDdE o.
Iudoes, who will recognizes no rank or
t,tle or color as superlOrtO his."
Ali Then if the %Judge Of Judge"
recognizes "no rank or tile OF eOsov, Us
superior" 10 the NegrO's, on wfat groutd
!. ths Democrats position based, that be
has Gao riqJts which white men are bound
10 resuect?" What becomes Of the great
Del Scott decision Of SlaNeholdlng
Court, by which al pure Democrats SFs
bound to swearg ;,
According to the PlaiHdsGler, the Ne
rrO's .'rank's places him among The noS,sss
of Gods immortal and accountable be-
inCs his .'title'' is perfect to all the rightA
and privileges belonging to the most Ia,
vored Of bis fellow. creatures: and the .'cOi
or" of his skin is as honorable end IS
clearly the seal of bis Makers favor sn1
love as that Of g " other race!
II this is not the doctrine OF 'Negso
i Equality" we cannot immagine what Is.
llf.. then, aorank or tile or e0tOr, Is sa-
perior' 10 the Negroes, it is pretty certsln,
That those Democrats who deny an 'eqaat.
ity with African, must be Itesior TO Ann
/, We have tue PlaiHdedier's assurance tnas
thew are not superior Ii this is toe
., ,,I,;chs the Democracy deny
lie doctrine of "Negro Equality o.
) course We have ID more to cay. 1hey
ought to be the best judges. -
The editor of ths PfG,Hdeatsr 70 tee
! Democratic candidate f.r Congress 10 The
Cuyshoga District. and it wouIdss:m a. tha'
} bo was preparing to give Ed. Wade, "th'
: AboIitionist." pretty hard Euni IL ih'
after can "cut under GRAY in "Negro
worship his will gezceed any dOc;rin'
:. heretofore preached, even in 'benlghte'
r A Ashtabula.'--- Toledo Blade.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-10-06

.
The following, which We have berd told
as fact some time ago, lnay be bens he'al
au some gentleman whO has y young un
suspecting wife: a29 HaL" Il.
A certain man who lived about ten miles
from K, was in the habit of going to
town once week and getting on a rsgu-
lar spree, and would not relulR uhtll he
had ume to cool off, which was generally
TWO or three days. His wife WAS ignorant
Of the cause OF bis staying out 80 long.
and suffered greatly FROM anxiety about
his welfape. When he would return Of
course his conidiOg wife would inquire
what had been the matter with him, and
the iavariable reply was, shat he was
caught on tae Jury and couldnt get of !,
Having gathered his corn and placed II
in large heap, he, according to custom
determined 10 call in his neighbors anC
have real constructing time. 80 b.
rave Ned, faithful seryant, q jug and Al
order to 90 town aud get a gallon OF wins
ky-a very necessary Article on such &C
css;ons. Ned mounted mule aud We
soon in town, and, equipped With the whll
ksv remOuntsd to sst out for honle' a
bIoyal I with The prospect OF fun =
When he had proceeded few hundre
wards from town be concluded to Try tn
,.tuff.' and, not satisfied with once, be keE
irving until tue torned round SO fast tia
bs turned off the mule, and then ne wei
10 sleep and the mule went TO grazl"g;-
1t was now nearly night. ahd when Ne
awoke it was just before the break ua
and SO dark lie was unable to make an
start towards home until light. AS seC
as his bewilderment had slbsided 80
could get the "point" he started WIN :
empty Jug, the whisky having run Ou
and sfoot, for the mule had gone home::-
OF course be was contemplating the act''
of a atwo year old hickory" IS be went
at the rate Of two forty. 4.
Ned reached home about breakfast tin
and fetched up at The back door With q d
cidedly guilty countenance.
"What in thunder have you been
vou black rascal, " said bis master.
Ned, knowing bis mast sr's excuse
bis wise when be got on spree, determi
ed to tell the truth If be died for ii, a
said; N
@Wsll, master, to tell the truth, I '
kOtch on the jury and couldn't get Oft
-Nash.- News. # qfa