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New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-01

O1 points upon the surface Of the earth. Every
engineer and surveyor, at least every cousty sur
veyor's Office should have one But there is new
and curious use TO which Al. Antoine Il Abbadie
proposes 10 apply it of especial interest TO
geologists and mathematicians who wish 10
know if the world be perfectly round or not,
and how much 1t weighs; nice point also in
''nd-sureying' although not at first apparent.
He proposes TO use two Porro zenith telesoppes at
once, each side ofs mountain. Schehallien in
Scotland, for example, which has been v,sobed
already BY Maskelyne. One of our own hin. high.
strait Appalachian mountains running eas L and west
would do still better. Observing the came zenith
star at the same time from the two s;das of the
mountain half the distance of the oh served no;nts
in the heavens would show how far the weigh, of
the mountain mass withdrew the il ,str,,ments from
the perpendicular and determined be xe;obt of the
earth. 1t strikes us at the NOR ,er, that sstrono-
mers and also their humble de- ,epdsn.s tbe oeo,o.
gists Of course should be sine srelv thankful IN rio
Creator for creating 80 mucl Wer, thar. MT so
many stars-were the heave ne no, dus,,d over with
these far of points, the CHI noes Of these gentlemen
would be very small for nro6table ob.ervs,ions
whether Of EXAMINATIONS ~ Of vanitb stsrS with ,b;.
Porro instrument.
Apropos of the cvercrouded state ,6 tb,
hea'ehs' ahoiher as erod has been detected, and
fortunately for the sc;sn.;ec Connc;l ;.s discover,
was "'au' a. INC Dudley Observatory. DR.. Goul,
has Published a, J,Ds, c;rcnl.r stating that IN N.
n'en' Vi ly, Sept 10, Mr.. George Searle
ASSISTANT a. lis Observatory discovered with th'
0iaIA |on" t-seeker. u new ssteroid, the Fifty
fourth, and .,,,ro,;ms,ev determined n. no.;tion
on the 10 lowing evenings. The circular adds
"ha' is pretty generally known now, that " tn
iaciii les for determining the place properly a
ths Observatory are not yet available, owing t
se' ious and unexpected obstacles. The larQ
I'D ,eridian circle is, however, ALREADY 10 Po-i'io
and approximate adjustment and trust 'hH
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-01
Balance In Treasnrer's hand.
S7I5 n;

Balance In Treasurers hand..... f7lo I.
The report of the Missionary Committee was neTi
read and showed that the stpends for the last quar
had not been paid in consequence OF deciecy IN tfs
funds, and that there was 400 now due on the JuI
stpenfs The report closed with resolution recon-
mending collection ~ be taken up in aid OF the Dp
Missions in each parish ON the occasion OF tD'
Bishops visit thereto.
The following clergymen and gentlemen elected
to serve on the Missionary Committee:
C,eygy-The Rev. William Creshon d. D. the Rev s.u''
William v Morgan, D. d. the Rev. Isaac II. futile
Lahy-ChsrIes " s. Rowland esq Cyrus Curis'c ssS
Stepb.n CsmbreleDE esq Washington lryinsi teofsr u r
lins, esq 90
The Rev. Or. EreEsBRoDr announced the folowss
as the Standing Committee:
John Hevcar D. D. Hon. 0uliAn c. yerpAHeA.
s.rRR 1h.aa h.. b b D. fioya Ss . s@i.S aas" ESQ.,
The Committee on the Theological Seminary ie-
ported that no change had occurred therein since 70
report to the last ANIMAL Convention, which called
d special action. AL existing vacancies IN the pa
of trustees were filled at late meeting OF tbe Ds.
Tie Committee on Parochial Aid reported thss
petition and bill was submitted to the last IngAs
for an act Of incorporation, and was referred
Judicial Committee, but although received isyVIi%
no further action taken in consequence OF ss ~. m
ness Of the session. They proposed to renew lI
! pic alton this year, and as ked leave ~ De c""-
The Committee on the Bishops salary snou..e lsoa
resolutions, appointing Committee 70 sph p,,h do
among the several parishes sum whicn, ". .oaoatt
amount in the Episcopal fund.- would meet TIC I ay s.
OF the salary of the Provisional Bishop, nrsr.ed
tie Commtee have power to All vacancies Grsrs SsI e.
and the same Committee appointed as ~" q. D.
cept Gov. Fish, who had resigned, ara NJ
Morgan was appointed in his place. .1~fsys
Tie Trustees Of the Episcopal Fund reP9nsa yrpi
invested ct per cent. The Accuinula%'9sg a. gs .
amounts TO sif,759 ~, having Increased 80, naS
during the year. The trustees were dreeeeo
Bishop Onderdonk 81 900 year for house rens ~
Tie Committee On Incorporation Of Charc9Dsss,, 49,,
continued for another year, to confer With inc p'
Of Eastern New York. .o.e.r
The amendment Of the lid article OF the IT 80
ton, in reference to the admission Of deaeoi i;asfrg
postponed.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-01

within few weeks all obstacles viii have been
surmoun..d and the instrument brought INTO
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New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-01
DIOCESAN CONVENTION OF THE PROT
ESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH. IL.

The Annual Convention of the Diocese of Nev-York
began on Wednesday. After the usual services,
closing with the communion Bishop POTTER took
the chair, and the Rev. DIR. EIGESBRoDr, wa
elected Secretary. Adjourned. =,
On Thursday, Cyrus w. Curtss, {. V. :. Rowland
and VIM. Belts, We're elected Trustees oi the ilnd T
aged and nfirm clergymen.
Bishop Potters annual address was then dehyersi:
During the year he attended 2l5 services; held ln
confmatons, and preached IA sermons, beside vsrs
Gus other sermons which were not strictly Official.
There were confirmed 800 persons, wanting whico
was nearly 200 more than last year, and nearly 2o
more than had been confirmed in any one year Tor
long period. even when Bishop Wainwright had COZ
ected together number Of persons for several years
back. Fifteen persons were admitted to the desccs-
ate 10 deacons were ordained priests, and there weFs
- candidates for holy orders. Last year there wers
81 candidates and ID were received during the ye"t'
There are now 49, 20 instead of 10 having been te'
ceived during the year. Twentyfour clergymen "e'd
received from other diOceses. churches were conSe
Grated, 3 corner-stones were laid, and clergy"ei
instituted. . -.
The Rev. DR.. EIGgSBRoDT, from the Comnittee
on Incorporation of Churches, reported the fouown2
as Incorporated which, on motion OF the keverep'
Secretary, were admitted into fellowship with th
Convention:
Grace Church, White Stone, Flushing.
Church Of the Mediator, fonkers. ..
81. Johns Church Canterbury Orange County
WM T.. DussconBE, from the Committee 90 tos
Incorporation of Churches, reported that the Chmca
of the Good Angels of Brooklyn, had taken the sgsi
steps to change its name to the Rector, WardensGa
Vestrymen of Emanuel Church. The report was Sc
cepted and adopted, and the change Of name reccs'
nzcd accordingly.
The Treasures report was then read by the Secrv
ary, and showed that
The recsipts .&3T9 ~
Expenditure. ahs1 ~
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-01

Let the Southern e-eaters then calculate
the cost to their people Of going out of the Union,
and they will find that not only in the mail service,
but in numerous ways the Free States pay all their
own expenses of government, and have to pay out
oi the joint Treasury of the nation the Deficiencies
of the Southern States
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
The Biggest Fool Out.

Huntington, better known as the "Wan-
dering Jew" who spoke of the "dirty neck
ed girls" of the southwest, IN his editorial
correspondence of the St. Louis Leader, is
out in the last Southwest Democrat" in
a letter OF a column in length, denying and
explaining. He says:
ain the first place. if my letter, alluded
TO, meant what II ose who used it pretended,
it was ritten before had seen more than q
days journey of the Southwest, and just as
/ was entering the district" Il
saw many glancing neck and bare youth
iul arm in the Southwest, but never one
that was not as clean as new-fallen snow.
| cans,ill in fancy see the sun light chequ-
cred with the shadows Of the forest leaves,
lin the open air meetings, playing on those
fair shoulders, as the maidens of the South
west sat in rows under the trees, in los
necked evening dresses. "
The Jew" evidently watched the necks
of the girls, and we rather think they will
consider his apology about equal TO the in
suit. We only regret that so great an ass
was ever connected with the press Of the
State.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
The Colorado Expedition.

The War Department has received dis
patches from Lieut.. Ives,l command of the
expedition for the exploration Of the Colo
RADIO river, of the West. The party arrived
at the mouth of the Colorado otter an unusu-
ally long voyge from San Francisco. The
small steamer brought from Philadelphia
was, after great labor, put together and
launched on the goth of December, admirably
answering the purpose for which it was in
tended. Lieut.. Ives found the charts Of the
river defective, but he had gathered nateri-
al for their correction. From the u1outh of
the Colorado to Fort Yuma the river is very
crooked and full of shoals, snags and sand
bars, and the channel changes so constantly
that the best pilots cannot avoid frequently
running boats aground. 1t supposed that
there are fewer obstacles 10 navigation above
Fort Yuma.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
Terrible Fire in st. Louis Forty Lives
Supposed to be Lost.

The Pacific Hotel, located near the Pa
cifc Rail Read Depot, in st. Louis, was de-
s.roy,i oy fire last Saturday morning, about
8 o'clock About one hundred persons were
supposed 10 be sleeping in the house when
the fire was discovered some forty Of whom
perished-some in the flames, and others
were killed by jumping from the windows.
A more terrible scene than the burning
building, the shrieks and groans of the suf.
erers, was never witnessed in St. Louis
and it is to be hoped will never be again.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
Congress.

Whilst members are speaking pro and
con about Kansas, we hardly think il rays
10 lumber our columns with the proceed
ings. The Territorial Committee of the
Senate have made three reports. The ma.
jority, favorable to the Leconpton Consti.
tuition, by Mr.. Green; minority opposed by
Mr.. Douglas, and still another minority re-
port, by Collomer and Wade. The Senate
will soon dispose of the subject, and send
it 10 the House. The House special com
mittee Of fifteen have had Il meeting, and re-
solved TO overhaul all The returns. A ma.
jority of the committee refused to hear pa.
role evidence, on the ground that official
documents could be had from the proper
department. The work of the committee
under this rule, is not likely to be very
long or laborious. When the Senate dis
poses of the subject, the House committee
reports, and that body comes down to liz
work, we will report the facts.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25

FINE ToBAcco.-Th finest specimen Of
last years growth of Tobacco that we have
seen, was left at our office the other day by
Mr.. F. w. Nash. 1t was grown by Mr..
"a. Bates, of Monroe county, and purchased
by William Spear, Manufacturer, of this
place. Those of our growers who want to
see fine article, such as always commands
good price, are invited 10 call and exam
inc this specimen. 1t may be good deal Of
trouble to raise il, but there is never any
trouble in selling such tobacco.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
Congress Lecompton.

The present Congress, according TO its
own showing, is composed Of rowdes
drunkards, black. guards, thieves and gen.
tlemen.
The body is about equally divided on the
Kansas question.
One half contend If Kansas is not admit.
ted under the Lecompton Constitution, which
recognizes slavery, (while they admit slave
ry will never 60 there the Union will b,
dissolved.
The other half protest that if Kansas, witt
her slavery constitution is admitted into tn,
Union, (wnile they admit it is bound to b,
a free State civil war and disruption o
the republic must ensue.
The FooLsl They forget the people, thei
masters, will have to b, consulted, and tina
disunion has no abiding place in their hearts
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25

WILL DE ALLOWED TO EAT MEAT.-
The last number OF the Freeman's Journal
IN. Y. Catholic paper) announces that the
Pope has granted indulgences 10 the army
and navy officers OF the United States to eat
meat during the approaching season OF
Lent.
Gracious Pope! Silly army and navy
officers of the United States! If it be wrong
to eat meat during Lent, the Pope has no
more power to make 1t right, than have
the army and navy officers Of the United
States to compel his Pope-ship to kiss their
coat tails.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
Important Bill.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Republican says:-
A bill of very great importance 10 large
number Of the citizens Of Missouri, was
yesterday afternoon offered by General
Clark, in the House. lis supplemental TO
the act granting to certain citizens Of the
State of Missouri the right 10 enter certain
lands in the Plattsburg district.
Under the operations Of the original act,
there was an excess Of land taken up be-
yond that compated by the law; this land
was parcelled out and much of it was dis
posed Of to our citizens who have improved
it. Subsequently, when the excess became
known, land sufficient TO reduce it to the
maximum standard contemplated by the ac
was withdrawn from the market, and il
this withdrawal the land which had beer
settled and improved by many citizens was
in the lot, some Of it in the very highest
state Of cultivation and finely improved
OF course this left them without a shadow
of title, and the land being withdrawn they
could not even avail themselves Of theil
settlement and cultivation to hold it by pre-.
emption. The result Of it is that this very
land is now advertised for sale on the-o
July. The object of the bill introduced by
General Clark is TO allow these settlers
who are in danger Of this hardship, to come
in and pre-empt their lands at the Govern
ment price. 1t was referred to the Com
mittee on Public Lands, and as the matter
has been explained TO them privately anc
publicly, the assurance has already beer
given that they will make report upon i
next week.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25

ON THE TRAcK.-Capt. John w. Reid
announces himself candidate for Congress
in the Fifth District, at present Representa- ed
by Col. Woodson. A number of gentlemen
have been suggested for the race, but the
Captain settles the whole matter by taking
the field, and announcing that he is in for
the race, without it is demonstrated that
some one else will be more acceptable
There is some murmur!ng at this bold stroke
for seat in Congress.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25

H-The kind oil liquors drank in San
Francisco is indicated BY the following par
agrsph from the Bulletin:
"Ths police lately seized quantity Of
liquor kept for sale at several drinking sa-
looms by one Diedrieh Gerdes, and sus-
pec,ing it 10 be poisonous, had it analysed
by sklllu chemist. In his report we are
told that the brandy was fiery, burning and
bilter-composed of forty-seven parts of
spirits and tiiIy,three parts of WATERWAYS
colored with burnt sugar, ard contained
one-sixteen,h of a grain OF sulphate Of NOR
phins to every ounce of the liquor. The
gin was composed Of for,y-seven parts OF
spirits, and tifty.thres OF water, with dash
Of sulphuric acid. The whisky contained
strychnins and kreosote The pale brandy
contained, among other poisous, Prsssic
fed. e
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
Appointment of Assessors.

We have been shown a letter from the
Attorney General, relative 10 the new rev.
enue law, and the appointment of Assessors.
He gives it as his his opinion that the law
requires the Assessors 10 reside in the
District which they are appointed to AS
sess. A majority Of our county Court
thought differently, and appointed an As
SCISSOR for this District who resides in an
other. Will they reconsider?
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
"In The hands Of his Friends. {"

The St. Louis Republican is authorized
sfo say that Gen. Clark desires a reelection,
and leaves the subject in the hands of his
friends. We observe that several county
hneetings have endorsed the "course of our
representative" We presume they have
cine better way Of finding out his course
han we have, or they 60 it blind. The
Ssneral has found out that big man on a
reuntry circuit is very small potato in
Washington, and has had the sense to set
back, for which we give him credit, thus
!. far endorsing his course" We observe
bic made speech at night caucus Of the
party, which was doubtless trial run, in
bis new position, and we may hear from
in soon, We suggest that be open on the
aTnons,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
Editor Dead.

Mr.. James Lusk, Editor of the Jefferson
Inquirer, died last Thursday. He has long
been connected with the press of Missouri,
and prominent actor in the political scenes
Of our State. He was Public Printer for
number of years. In his private relations
he was a courteous, dignifed gentleman,
and highly esteemed by large circle Of &C.
qnaintances and friends. He was about
forty years Of age.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25

PRov1sIoS There has been considera-
Bile stir in the provision market recently.
and large quantities have changed hands at
renunerative prices. At last dates, the
market was notwithstanding doing, and
prices dropping.
Wheat sold IN St. Louis, last Saturday
at from rs to 95 cents per bushel; -four at
from So IS to $4 60 per Dbl. No sales Of
Hemp or Tobacco.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
LIGHTNING L1Nr.-We observe this

LrourNING LINr.-We observe that
Capt. Welton is making arrangements to
start the Lightning Line on the opening Of
navigation. Several new boats 70 into the
Line, End time table for up and down is
to be adopted and adhered 10. A seventh
boat is TO be put on, for freight, exclusive
ly. The Line has government contract
in connection with the rail road, for trans
porting the army and supplies.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
Tobacco.

Large quantities of this staple changed
hands last week, at prices ranging from
81 to 81 80 per hundred. Some purchase.
were made on private terms, understood tc
be an advance on the above. The article is
coming in pretty freely. There is still 4
considerable q untity unsod, but operators
having made the bulk of their purchases
will probably wait for holders TO cell OF
them.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
Foreign Items.

The Leviathan was easily and safely float
ed on the Slst. A storm prevented opera
tons the previous day.
The Atlantic Telegraph Company publish
q report to shareholders that they require
additional capital to pay for TOO mile. Ct ca.
Bile now making. They are very hopeful
Of success. They eulogize the zeal OF Cy-
rus W. Field, and appoint him General
Manager Of the Company.
The Prince and Princess Frederick Will
lam embarked a. Graves End on the I'd for
the Continent.
The Americans in Paris held well at
tended meeting, and adopted congratula-
tory address to the Emperor.
A decree appoints the Empress regent in
the event of Napoleon's death before the
Prince attains his majority. A project for
new suppressive law was read in the
Legislative Chambers.
1t Is said that other sovereigns, including
the Pope and Kings of Sardinia and Naples
were to have suffered assassination at the
same time with Napoleon.
A frightful cOlliery explosion had occur
red at pit near Ashton under Line. About
one hundred men were in the pit at the
time, at it was feared that many of them
were killed. At the latest date about forty
had been taken out alive, some more or les.
injured, and two dead.
A large Reform meeting was held at Biz.
mingham, on the I'd, and resolutions were
adopted, declaring that no measures, of re.
form would be complete with household suf
frages and the ballot. CharIist's amend.
ments for universal suffrage was defeated
by large majorities.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
AN UNooMFoRrABLE PosIrlos.-

AN UNcoMFoRrABLE PoSITios In re.
ferring TO the late passage at arms between
Senator Fessenden and jeff. Davis, a cor
respondent OF the New York Evening Post
makes the following hit at a third disting.
ushed individual:
Douglas appeared in the debate once OF
twice, but the imposslbilly OF maintaining
his present attitude is manifest TO every
one, except apparently himself. He is in
all the discussions on subjects connecte ed
with Kansas, like the Irishman's frog, ar
ambitious animal that couldn't live on LAND
and died in the water.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25

E5A correspondent of the last "Ban.
ner" recommends J. w. A. Patterson as a
suitable person 10 represent the democracy
of Howard, in the next general assembly,
and urges among other reasons, that she
was defeated in 1854 by the mismanage-
ment of friends" but notwithstanding this,
he has stood up to the party. Go in "both-
erum'!
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
Provisions.
The Cincinnati Commercial of the l9t

The Cincinnati Commercial of the 18th
says
There was large business done in Pro-
visions this afternoon, chiefly on Change, al!
very full prices, and the tendency at the
close was strongly upward. The sales Of
Bulk Pork could not be less than three mill
ion pounds, chiefly at various points in the
interior, closing at and u for Shoulders
and Sides. There were plenty of buyers
of Mess Pork at $l5 30, but holders re-
fused to sell at this rate, generally asking
ID 90. Lard advanced TO 81 and all to be
had at this rate was taken on Change, hold
ers at the close asking Zoe. Bacon was held
at and &c, with buyers at 6a and SIC.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25

I5=Whatever may be said Of old Buck,
ofice-holders do not doubt his pluck; for,
as soon as one is known 10 oppose Lecomp-
ton, he is no longer able to keep his head
on. The seekers" too, as sharp as "hold-
ers" are, and when before his Buckship
they appear with petitions very long and
bows very low, they curse Keitt's prOstra-
tor, the ruffian Grow.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25

E5@Col. Wade Hampton, of South Caro-.
lima, died suddenly on his plantation in Mis-.
sissippi on the 10th instant, as we learn by
private dispatch from Columbia. Col. H
has long been popular and influential
citizen throughout the South.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25

EThe citizens of Mexico, Audrain
county, have raised the necessary amount
Of money to meet the proposition of DIR.
HOpsOn-to put in operation first class
Female Seminary in that place. 1t is pro-
posed 10 open the school sometime during
the coming Fall.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
FDAtrp C. WHrrE ha, purchased o,

EDAvID c. WHITE has purchased one
half of the Bloomington Messenger" es.
Enlistment, and takes charge of the pub
fishing department, the editorial depart,
ment remaining under the control of Mr.
Rufus c. White, who SO ably conducted
it for several years past. The "Messen-
ger" is very respectable locolooo sheet
and is managed by two enterprising broth
srs, worthy the liberal patronage Of their
party.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25
WAsHlNcroN, February 9

W toE W
An alterecation occurred at the dinner
table at Browns hotel day, between Jas
B. Clay and Mr.. Cullom, late Clerk OF the
House. Subsequently CuIlom, struck Clay
with his open hand in the face.
This morning, eX-Lieut, A. c. Rhind
posted Commander Boutwell,, as liar and q
coward, near they Navy Department. tits
understood that the difficulty between them
originated several years ago on the Pacific,
but was recently renewed before the Naval
Court Of Inquiry.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-02-25

BANK AT OsEoLA.-We learn from the
"Independent" that the Bank at that place
is likely soon to 60 into operation. The
County has subscribed $4,000 of the swamp
land fund, and the other $4,000 is ar
ranged for. This is Branch of the Mer-
chants Bank, of St. Louis.