Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-09

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root act Of diabolical cruelty practised
mon an enemy in this revolution, and
Il seems to have so suited the tastes OF
the people, that they have followed
the example ever since and made sore
notable improvements. BY the rapid
northern strides OF the Zuologa gov
eminent old Vidauriri has been arous-
ed. and has sent his "citizen soldicry,"
AS they are called, 10 arrest the adyan-
ccs of the government troops. They
fcl! upon Zacatccas the other day, and
took il from the government troops,
who had held it for some time. After
their victory the principal officers Of
the former garrison were shot by way
Of retaliation for the shooting of the
San Luis prisoners. So things 90 on.
To such a condition of moral de-
pravity has continual revolution
brought the people of the country, that
there is not single hope Of their ever
improving themselves, Nothing then
remains but foreign interference and
how is that interference to he brought
about and exercised and whence is it
to come!
Late accounts from Texas state that
desperate battle had been fought in
the northern part OF the State between
a party OF rangers, under Capt. Ford,
and large body OF Cananchc In
dians. The fight continued five or SIX
hourc, and terminated in the defeat of
the Indians, scvcnty-six Of whom were
killed, several wounded and seventeen
taken prisoners, while of Capt. Ford's
company only two were killed and two
wounded.
Both houses Of Congress have agreed
to extend the present session OF Con-
grcss, but have not decided as to the
precise day for the final adjournment.
1t is probable, however, that the SEES
sion will be prolonged until news is
received from England of the effect
produced there by the state Of feeling
here in regard to the British outrages.
An important movement is on foot
designed to effect a reunion of the Ma
sonic fraternity III the State Of New
York, and to restore harmony and
mutual good feeling to that body.
Many of our readers will remember
that the fraternity had serious split
in ls49. The cause Of the division
was resolution adopted by the Grand
Lodge cutting of all Past Masters, but
one, from "a vote in Its body. The
Grand Lodge is composed of the Off
GERS Of the subordinate lodges, and it
was claimed that all Past Masters had
an inalienablc right to sit and vote in
the Grand Lodge. On the other hand
the country lodges claimed that the
city lod ses being older, and having
more Past Masters, might have five
votes to one from rural lodge; and
Wherefore, voted to cqualizc the rep
rcsentation. Anumhcr of lodges chief
" working in the city of Newly DIRK then
withdrew and set up new Grand
Lodge, taking a considerable amount
of the property of the old Grand Lodge,
to recover which suit at law was in
stituicd, but never finally decided, We
believe. The Grand Lodge which met
as above stated, has by far the greater
majority Of Masons, and is recognized
abroad as the regular body. The 9TH
ers are called "clandcstinc," being in
the minority. Various efforts at rec
oncllation have been made, and con-
ference committees appointed without
definite results. The amendment adj
opted does not give the other Grand
Lodge all that it demands, but it is in
the nature of a compromise, and it is a
great victory for the city lodges.
Lord Napier has forwarded instruc-
tions to the Commander of the British
naval forces on the West India station,
to discontinue the visitation of Amcri-
can vessels. 1t is represented that
considerable uncaslness is felt at the
British Embassy, lest collision should
occur between the English and Amer
lean war-yasscls, before the British
Admiral should receive Lord Napicr's
dispatches, which he has requested to
he forwarded 10y special steamer from
Halifax to Bermuda. Rumors were
actually current in Washington on
Friday, Of a collision between the Full
ton and the Styx, but of course there
was no foundation for them.
The Cedar Valley Times is out for
Judge Smyth for Congress from this
district.
Orders have been issued for the
march of about two hundred troops
from Memphis to California, via the
Southern route. They take with them
some four hundred horses, intended fol
Cavalry service in California. A large
number Of wagons were shipped or
board one of the Memphis boats day
or two since, intended for this com.
mand, but before the vessel got under
way, the order was countermandcd
aud they have not been sent. Col
Fauntlcroy goes IN command, and
Capt. Smith, Of st. Louis, is also or.
dercd on this duty.
The death of Senator Henderson, Of
Texas, occurred at Washington on
Saturday morning, and both houses o.
Congress adjourned in token of respect
for the deceased. This is the second
Senator that Texas has lost within the
year.
The Washington correspondent o.
the Evening Post says Mr.. Hughes O
Ind, has challenged Mr.. Harris of Ill.
and that the challenge was promptly
accepted.
Haskins of Fla. is Harris's friend
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