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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-05-13
THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT.

On motion Of Mr.. Shorter, OF Alabama,
the consideration Of the subject was post
poned until the first Monday in January
next, by &c against 81.
Mr.. Clngman addressed the House on
the subject Of the report which he made
yesterday concerning the capture Of General
Walker, maintaining that the arrest was
without authority u law, % We cannot in
troduce troops irto foreign jurisdiction.
The act OF Commodore Panlding IN is e.
fects was calculated 10 aid British and not
American interests. lie held that we ought
TO exercise influence 10 Nicaragua, 10 secure
the right Of way, and trusted that the treaty
making power Of the United States will not
allow any regulations TO be made by which
Cur interests will be damaged. 1t Is stated,
he said that Steamship Company in New
York has sole right 10 carry passengers,
and Yrssari has issued o proclamation that
persons shall travel on no other line. Could
any such restrictions be placed on American
citizens, and were they to submit TO an enor-
nous monopoly granted by the government
Of q country containing not more than half
a million Of people, and they mostly negroes
uNI lHuihfls.
After speaking OF the non-fufillment Of
the Clayton Bulwer treaty, he said that the
best way to get rid Of all attending Difficult
ties was to abrogate it,
lie argued that We had the best claims.
We have now on the coast Of Africa
squadron in connection with Great Britain
TO suppress slavery, and yet Great Britain
is transporting other races to other islands,
under the pretensc Of laborers. We might
at least protest against this system, If W.
are prepared TO stop the traffic. He was
mortified at the fact that American citizens
Of st. Domingo are protected by the British
Consul, Tie hoped that the example set at
Greytown would be followed in this case,
and that there would be reform generally
in these respects.
The administration has not yet had an
opportunity To show its hand on foreign pol
icy; from the antecedents Of the President
and Secretary Of State, we have q right to
expect better things.
Mr. Giddings inquired whether he under.
stood Mr.. Clingnan to advocate the annex
alton of Cuba.
Mr. Clingman replied that he would be
very glad TO aee Cuba annexed to this coun-
try on any fair terms.
Mr.. Davis made inquiry whether the res
oiution reported from the committee on for
eign affairs proposed the abrogaton Of the
CIaytonl'ulwer Treaty approximation or
through negotiation.
Mr.. CIingman--1he President says it
ought long ago TO have been abrogated. He
(Clingman) believed the present British
Cabinet was tired OF the complication, hav.
ing its hands full of other important mat
tiers. He knew very well there was dis'
position on its part to have the treaty abro-
gated on fair and honorable terms and he
believed the executive could have it done at
this time.
The House then resumed the considera-
ton Of the Senate bill for the admission OF
Minnesota into the Union.
The House then went into Committee on
the Legislative judicial and Executive Ap-
| preparation Bill.
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The imperial rtscript contains the follow
ing rules for the emancipation OF the serfs :
|. The proprietor retains his right OF
property over the whole soil, but the peas
ant retains the enclosure OF his habitation, of
which he becomes owner by redemption
within a given time moreover, he has the
Use Of the quantity Of land necessary accord
ing to local conditions to assure his existence,
and 10 provide him with the means OF full
filling bis obligations toward the State and
his landlord For the use of this land the
reasan, must either pay a rent or work for
the landlord
n. The peasants are to he classed in rural
districts; the domaInal police is under the
proprietor.
3 The relations which are to lie estab-
lishcd between the proprietors and the peas
ants, must be such as TO guarantee the regu-
lar taxes 10 The State.
Similar Imperial rescrip's have been sent
10 The authorities Of samara, Simbrisk. Or.
enburg and Sara,ov.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE ANGLO.sAXON.


RIVER Dc LOUIE, G. f., May 2.-The
Anglo Saxon, arrived from Liverpool at two
P. n. on the 2lst ult., and passed this point
at two P. NJ, On her way to Quebec.
GREAT BRlTAIS.-On the 9th ult., in the
House Of Lords, Lord Malmesbury said the
opinion OF the law officers OF the crown had
just been received in regard 10 the seizure Of
the steamer Cagliari by Naples. Two Of
them pronounced it legal, and the third de.
clared it entirely Illegal. Under these cir
cumstances, the government did not think
it desirable to take any strong measures in
the premises at present.
la theiCommons, Mr.. ID Israeli submitted
the budget. He estimated the ordinary ex-
penditures at about four millions over the
estimated revenue, and recommended post
ponement in the payment in the sinkin g
fund and exchequer bills, and the imposition
OF tax on Irish whiskey, and penny stamp
On bankers checks to meet the deficiency,
After some slight opposition, a resolution on
which to found the bill for carrying, was
agreed to. Sir DE Lacy Evans and Lord
Palmerston complained OF the removal Of
l}pIu ilONutu nun tut ~
and Mr.. Fitzgerald defended the action Of
the Government.
On the 10Th, 10 the Commons, a motion
for leave to bring in bill limiting the Par
Lament to three years, was defeated by one
hundred and seven majority.
Robert Brown & Co., of London. in the
Australia trade, have suspended. Liabili-
ties f40000.
Consols had been dull, but the ministerial
budget had a favorable influence. The bud
get gave very general satisfaction.
FRAScE-rhe acquittal Of Bernard pro.
dnced great sensation. The Paris Woni-
teur did not publish the result when first re.
ceived. Several other journals confessed
that they dared not publish the speech of
the prisoners counsel while Others gave
garbIed accounts The Paris correspondent
says that the Emperor and his advisers do
not regard with Indifference the encourage
ment that the result will give the coDspira-
tors, but that no exciting language will be
employed by the French press to create IN.
dignation.
ITALY.-The conspiracy bill has again
been warmly debated in the Sandman
Chamber Of Deputies. Count Cavour de-
clared that the measure was introduced ire
spectise of any external pressure, and that
the Minist had made it cabinet question.
RussA.-All import and export duties
are to he increased by five kopecks rouble,
from July lst. The additional revenue is
to be employed on the frontier railways.
INDn.-1he details Of the news via Bonn
bay, to March oath, have reached England.
There is nothing Of Importance to DE added
to the telegraph advices received
Maum Singh, and many of the rebe! Sc
rindahs, have submitted to the British The
rebels mostly fled northward into Rhelicund,
which was still unsettled. Troops were in
hot pursuit.
Nena Sahib was at Calpec, preparing TO
penetrate the Decian, in hopes OF being
joined by the Mahrattas. The British
would soon attack Calpcc.
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aslai"gton News.
" AsnrNdr0N. May 2, 1853.

Last night u large crowd collected before
the Presidents house, where he was sere-
naded by the firing Of cannon and music 10y
tho Marine Band. He appeared at the
window and returned thanks for the honor.
saying that the best interests Of the country
were involved in the contest which has 50
happily been ended, and hoped and believed
that the passage OF the Kansas bill would
tond to promote the peace and prosperity OF
the Union. Senators Toombs and Gwin.
and Mcssrs. Clay, Lstcher and Stevenson OF
the House also spoke at the window, the
former regarding the result aS a paciiication
in which there was no dishonor anywhere.
Senators Bigler, Green and Brown. and Rep
resen,a,ivcs, J. CLANCY Jones and English
were sercnadci at their residences. and made
speeches of exultatiou over the passage of
ths Kansas bill. regarding il as measure
Of peace, not only for Kansas, but the whole
country n measure Of union for the States,
aud union for the Democratic party, and as
putting an end to the question OF Slavery
which has 80 long distracted the country.
4 large number Of Democratic Senators
and members have united in requesting the
President to confer on Judge I.oring, Of
Massachusetts, the position OF Judge Of the
Court of claims here. vice Gilehrist. who
died yesterday. The appointment will,
doubtless, be conferred on Mr.. Loring Al a
rcbukc to the hnaticism OF Massachusetts
in removing him from office for doing his
duty rs United States officer.
The Committee on Naval Affairs OF both
houses will probably agrec next week upon
reporting bill for the construction of five
screw steam slocps-oLwar, drawing not
more than fourteen feet A steamer OF very
light draft will also b. recommended for
China. These are the aScertalnel views Of
the majority Of both committees. They
moan NJ "Wednesday TO finally determine upon
the subject. The ships are all TO he built
at the government yards; ba, the machinery,
with the exception OF one engine, which is
To he built in the navy yanl here. will be
given out by contract.
The committee have agr,,'i 10 recommend
that iull steam power shall Ne given to the
irigate Frank lin, n, Portsmouth. y. III.
She viii b. the largest steamer in the navy
having greater capacity than the Niagara.
The New Orleans True D,ha contains
letter written by Gencral Walker 10 Senator
SRiell. in which he says tia, tue latter :
statements in his speech were tissue Of
missta,emtEts ialsc inslaua;iors and ground
less facts.
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NEw YogK, Arril 20

The steamship Empire City has arrived
from New Orleans via Havana sd
Considerable excitement has prevailed
amorg certain classes in Havana, in couse-
quence Of reports tina, q Swedish or Belgian
brig which had pai into Msntanzas bad
been captured by a British cruiser, and that
the schooner Cortez, bound on a legal voyage
10 the coas; Of Africa, hal been detained
unwarran,ably Of CarieGaz or Msn,auez
by British cruisers. The reports are though,
TO be exaggerated.
More Save eargoes bad been ianded on
the northern coast Of Cuba and two cargo;
Of coolies bal arrived a, Havana.
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ARREST oF fnx OFFICSRs OF ruE OCEAN
SrRAY.-The account Of the burning Of the
ocssn Spray, which we pub i'hei at the
time the lire occurred. our readers vii IT,
collect plainly evidenced that the officers
in command were guilty OF very calpablc,
il not criminal disregard OF the lives Of their
Passengers and crew. II seems that the
people Of II. Louis arr Of The same opinion.
Tor "a complaint flied by Major bryant,
L. :. Marshal, warrant Was issued, and
Capt. Marsh, who was IN command al the
the time cf the hre, together with his mate
AMI second eoginecr ar under arrest upon u
charge OF manslaughtsr.
Their examination was commenced on
Friday, befure |. ;. Commissioner b. F.
Hickman aud VII be continued from day TO
day until concluded i',,n Courier.
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TTFFIS, O.-Tifin is the seat Of justice OF
Seneca County, o. II is situated on the
Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad, BE-
tween Bellefontaine and Sandusky City.
Ar,emus Ward, the Snowman, commun.
GATES 10 the Toledo Time, the subjoined
paragraph concerning TifIin and its ins,itu-
,ions:
"Tiffn is a gra,e stty. il il thickly set
tied round the meetin-nouse, the princerpal
insttushuns are to- meetia house, hsy->cales
aud william h. Gibson. mr.. Giosca is 90
the Legal tide. He ,ole me- his bones wud
b berriei ia ole Seneky. Thinks TO NY
self it wld bin darued site better il your
bones bad bin bsrried in ole Ssneky afore
you stole the pepels nanny. but j KEEP mum.
\ MAJ named Bre.ln use TO live in iitiin
bit be don't live in tiiiin now a. much a. he
did. AgIgxrs WARp
the Shomaa"
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ST.. Louis May4,
The i.tayenworth Herald Of the lst says
that news had reached the Fort by express
that band of outlaws, and a small detach.
ment Of troops under Capt. Anderson, had
an engagement on the Little Usage. One
soldier was killed, and Capt. Anderson was
wounded in the leg, and his horse shot from
under him. A battery OF four guns and one
company Of dragooas were despatched to the
spot.
The statement in the Leavenworth LsIg-
er, ,elegraphed las, night, grew out OF the
affair, probably by the substitution Of Camp
Scott for Fort Scott.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsI,isGros, May 4

W AsbihbIo', suDy "
sEsArg-Mr. Masou's resolution In 70.
gard to Paraguay, was taken up, and Mr.
CoIlamer's amendment offered some days
since, 10 strike out the clause authorizing
the President 10 employ force, was voted "a
carried 81 against 10. Thereupon, on
motion Of Mr.. Mason, the subject was tabled
The bill introduced by Mr.. Harlan, per
hitting certain Hungarian settlers in Iowa
70 preempt thair homfsteais was passed.
The bill for the fishery bounties was taken
up. -..,
Mr. Clay made lengthy speech, giving
the statistics Of the cOdlisbcrics. lie de-
mand, the repeal Of the bouniies, because
they are unconstitutional, unjust, demoral'
ling, and have signaliy failed 70 accomplish
the object for which they were organized.
The subject wa postponed TIL tomorrow.
Mr.. Douglas, of H., made an Intellectual
effort 10 have the Oregon bill taken up
Mr.. Jollnsons lof TENN printing bill
was read and Mr.. j. explained is scope,
saving that ii ECONOMICS million Of dol
Lars, besidcs imposing checks on cxtrava-
gaDce and plumber.
A Clcsultory conversation ensued, resulting
10 two verbal amendments 10 section eight,
by the insertion Of the motion OF Mr.. liver.
s0n in section tenth. that the binder must
be practioCd man.
Mr.. Brown, Of Miss made speech
against printing documents for private dis
iribu,ion, which he considered monstrous
abuse md altogether unconstitutional. lie
would only print extra copies Of each doca-
mcnt 10 send one TO archives OF each county,
10 establish political library for public use.
Mr.. King OF y. y, expressed accord
ance with Mr.. Browns views, and would or-
tend the privilege 10 Incorporated colleges.
Mr.. Johnson was in favor Of and would Mt
some future time submit such a propose |
The bill thea passed Adjourned.
iIousE Mr Clingnan reported On that
part of the Presidents Message. relative to
PauIlings seizure Of Walker, in. effect con
temning that act, bat declaring that no pro-
ccodings we're necessary On the part OF Con-
gre's.
Mr.. Richie gave notice Of substitute
returning thanAs 10 Paulding, his officers
and men.
Mr.. Birtsdnlc intended Ia oiier Il rosolu-
ton that Walkers capture WINS with0it au-
thorIty, and merits tho condemnation Of this
ltoase
Mr. Ritcher, from Committee on Foreign
Aiiairs, reported resolution authorizing
the adoption Of measures 10 procure satis-
factory settlement Of our difficulties with
Paraguay.
The Minnesota bill was debated, and with
out acton the House adjourned,
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CYaRI ySrx. Nav .

The steamship james Adger. Of this port
from New York, burst her steam chamber
al an early hour on Friday nigh; last, badly
scalding the engineer, JAMES Pollock. AMI
four iremen. three OF whom have died
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HULlYAN, MAY 3,

The steamer Ospray, irou ST. Johns, y.
h. arrived here Saturday night. On the
roth MI, she fen in with the ship Majestic,
q days from Liverpool for Cha-lot,stown,
on hre, and took twenty OF her passengers
ami crew Oh. Before the osTsay parted
IRON the Majestic. the aams bgv., through
her deck
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NV HAVEN, Nav I,

TueSernan, the mail Fobber. was this
meruing efouCnJ up for sentence, which
was. that he be imprisoned and kept al bard
labor in the State prison for tie space Of q
wears
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W ASHlSGroN. May .

SrNArE.--'rhe morning hour was occu-
pied IN the consideration OF private bills re-
iatins In California.
A join, resolution, Of which Mr.. Seward
was the author, giving three years full pay
OF her deceased husband 90 the widow Of
Capt iierndou, amounting TO $1,000, was
taken mp
Me'srs' iscrson, OF Georgia, and Sliiell,
Of Louisiana, opprsi II.
Mr., BENJAMIN OF Louisiana, paid warm
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WASHINGTON. Nav !.

Matthew johnson has hecn appointed
Marshal for The Northeru district OF Ohio,
in place o; Jahez Fitch.
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W AalliNGroN, May 3.

w t1n4f'i'N' ahy ~
senator Biggs W as confirmed by the Sen.
ate M Judge Of the 4 3 District Court Of
\. g. in place Of Henry rattcc, recently
deceased, who occupied the station 30 years
and who was appointed by Thos. Jefferson.
The nomination Of Judge l,oring, Of
Mass. to supply the vacancy III the Court
Of Claims. Occssioncd 10y the death OF Judge
GilehrSt. was communicated 10 the Senate
by Me President today, Nearly all the
Democrats united IN the request for bis ap-
pointment II. II. t,iiisl was also to day
nominated us Solicitor Of the Court If
CLAIMS, in pnce OF Montgomery Blair, re-
moved, These two nominations have not
yet been acted upon,
The obiec, Of Grow in asking leave to-
day to introduco u join, resolution In the
House to prevent the sale Of public lands
under proclamation Of the President until
ten years after survey, was to prevent spec.
ulators from absorbing them, leaving the
pre- empton lands " they now exist
The Case WISER treaty has been com
manicatol to the Senate.
The bill introduced by Senator Kennedy
To day. and rcierrvd To the committee on
Post Offices, proposes 10 establish n line OF
steamers between the ports Of New York,
Philadelphia Baltimore aud Liverpool.
touching at Norfolk and savannah, The
Post Master General ia authorized 20 con
tract with Ambrose W. Thompson, 10 es-
tahslsh the line, which Is to consist Of six
iron steamers OF not les than 5000 tens
each. The Secretary Of the Treasury is 10
advance bonds OF the United States, bear,
ing per cent, coupons. payable scmiannu.
ally. aud the principal IN 20 years, to the
amount of twothiris Of the costs.
The compensation is 10 he $4,000 for a
complete voyage gu, and back The amount
advanced Is 10 b. secured by a mortgage
li,n on the steamers, The contract ia TO be
for ten years, regular service, which is 10
commence u year from the date Of the con.
tract,
The President signcd the Kansas Hill yes
terlay.
Davis Of Mississippi, has bill nearly
perfected, granting land 70 privateorsmen in
thc war Of isl2,
Humphrey Marshall will soon introduce u
resolution Tor the organization Ut u camel
battalion on the principle u the camel bat
teries employed II the East.
Adyicss have been received at the War
Department from the sloopofwM Dale,
which was ~ - Paul he i.oando on the
J l,h Of February. She had bccu 10 Ben
gula, where she hal forced the Portuguese
authorities TO release two Americans held
in impriSonmea, there on frivolous charges.
One Of these Americans. Jeremiah Donovan.
Of the New Bedford ship Osceola, had
been incarcorated ten months. The author.
titles a, first refused TO deliver up the prison.
crs, but a threa, from ,he eommauder " the
Dale TO bombarI the town had the deslnd
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-07-08

Ia "Appleton's Cyciopcdia OF Wit and Hum or"
edited by W. i Burton, the celebrated comedian,
We npd the following ingenious correspcudencs.
illustrating the fact that married people sometimes
nnd amusement and comfort 10 each others ab.
ssnce:
AYsHcrtosAfr Lxskn 10 An ABSENT WIFE
Ladies', whose iisge lords tarrying in the city
during their absence 10 the eoaatry 10 the coming
summer months, will experience some alienation
by reading the following:
NJ Dsdr HTfs LA silence ea3 alone, (boys
don't make sach a racket thsre, IL yoa please,
while I'm writng) In ths Stiffness OF my quist
sit down to write few lines to you. (Sou know
how to dress salad-yas do Although feel the
pang OF separation (hi upl fiti upl-so thank
yon( from your dear sef at this moment, yet 1t 10
a pleasing reflection to know tSbsts the state OF
the game now'l that few short days will enable
me to BE- again " 18th you. Ia cigar, Joe,j aud once
more press your gentle hand. toh can takeA
hand nox) Again shall leave this city, tirc-
some indeed during your absence, eve wont go
home TIL morntas i'-oh. keep still I'LL your and
every hour Of the interval will TIC counted Capital
story. that. Billy y with anxious soicituds by me
As sis here alone In the stiffness oil the night,
Come give ne song Il can't, pom my word'
oh do y secluded by myself. my mind 10 Allied
with tender recoiiect tons and iovness OF spirits
comes over me- (1iailv still the moments roll! y
which endeavor t'whie quiz 'ae flowing bowl:')
in vain Cares never reach the soul! 10 shake
cWhe deeply drinks OF siae!o OF. l now lay
dowa tny pen, (Bravo. brasoY) for fatigue Zone
moment, b0ysD ovsrpowers me. Alden my dear
wife, Tia a minute; duty before pleasure) and be
lisve me I'm with you nov, boysD your afectiots
ste husband, - -.
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lrpEcryoyArr LETTER TO AN ABSENT HUSBAND.

AYpECryoylrr isrrss TO an ABSENT HUSBAND.
Here 10 a very fair set of TO the sfsctionate let
Ter from disconsoists husband in town to his
wife in the country. The Lady seems to have bssn
equally lonely aud inconsoiable
Ny Dear Hubby: II received your affsctiouats
letter yesterday. (Doi-don't-be quietly aud 1,
was truly welcome, ID, still, You snsnt squeezs
my hand assure you. You have no idea how
lonely (there, you have ma 10 me make blot
feel when 1 AN separated twill you y from you /:
but the assurance that shall see you 90 saturday
III you attempt such a Thing ,, isa great comfort.
look for ward to shat day with 50 mach pleasure
(Wli, IL you kiss me again, I'll write to Charles
for you know is delightful (there, you've br oten
ms bracelet y delightful you've made me write
delightful twice. to live in hopes (lts too late to
take ride isn'titi) could not but feel pity for
you when yOu spoke Of being 'd'on. upon my
word. Mr. lmpudence, that's three } IN the stGt-
ness Of your ca1mber' IL seemed as II could, my
dear Hubby. (a-sh do behave, will you y IS you
were writing to your faithful wife. too am 'dioa.
I'm telling a great story now and thinkin Of
the days that still intervene between how becom
ingiy your COLLAR 10 turuei dowa,) now and Satur-
day Not another, for the -s.chD The conn
try looks beautiful, Ut wouli be nice to take .
abort ride TO the beach but never enjoy itwhils
You are absent. Il declare there are tho horses at
the door) have but few minutes 10 conclude
in. tell Jane to bring my bonnet) as the IN sii
closes (asd my skirt in few minutes. Adieu,
my dear well, I'm glad you have stuck yourself
With pn) Hubby Faithfully, yours,
MARY"