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Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-03-11

The Lecompton Constitution provides
that it cannot be altered before the year
1864, and not then. unless two-thirds of
the Legislature authorize a Convention
to be held. We have always held the
opinion that the Constitution can only be
altered in the manner pointed out in that
instrument. Let us examine the subject
in few words.
When Kansas shall have been admit
ted into the Union, her constitution i'm
mediatelv becomes the fundamental law
of the new State. 1t will be higher than
all other laws, which are but an emana-
tion, or rather creatures of it. The leg
islature can only be organized in accord
ance with its provisions, and no act of
that body can be valid, as law, ifpass
ed in opposition to it. All such acts
would be invalid and without binding
force. The President, in his late Kan
sas Message, says "But in what man
ner is popular sovereignty to be exercised
in this country, ii not through the in
strumentality of established law? This
is just the idea, and will apply with great
force to Kansas, if it should be admitted
under the Lecompton Constitution. In
that case, the only established law, "
through whose . instrumentality the
constitution could be changed, would be
the constitution itself But this instru-
ment provides that no change shall take
place until the year 1864. aud to alter il
before that time would be in violation OF
established law - and Mr.. Buchanan
thinks popular sovereignty" in this
country cannot be exercised in this man
ner and so We also think. The Presi.
dent says, in another part of the same
message, ''Our only safety consists in
obedience and conformity to the law. -
This is sound, patriotic doctrine, and VIC
endorse it; but it seems TO us TO be op
posed to the idea thrown out in some
quarters that the people of Kansas can
change their constitution in any manner
they please. without regard 10 the pro
visions of that instrument. 1t is tru'
the president says, in another place, tha
the majority can unmake constitution
at pleasure" but of course it must al
WAYS be done in obedience and con
formity TO the law Here We have tn
President of the United States sustaining
our view ofthis question.
I But. further: Can the constitution b
altered except in the manner that instru
ment points out /? When the Legislature
comes to meet under it. every membe
takes an oath to support the constitution
not part but the whole How. thel
can member vote TO alter that instru
ment before 1864. when it is expressl,
! provided in IL that no alteration shall b
/ made prior to that time, and he has sworl
to support this clause as we'll rs ever,
, other Even if bill providing for
, new constitution should pass the Legis
, iature, how could the Governor approx
il with his oath of Office resting upo
; him +? Ii the people should make ne,
: constitution in any other manner than i
! :. conformity TO Law. aud attempt to pu
J the government under 1t in operation
; United States troops would. of course b
called in u protect tho Leeomptoa Gov
crnmant Who tices not ramauhaI III
case Of Rhode Island -Phle. Press.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-03-11

Iowa CENTRAL AIR LINE RAILROAD
WORK TO BE RESUMED BY THE FrRsT OF
APRIL.-The Directors in this city have
received letter from S. S. Jones, Presi-
dent of the Iowa Central Air Line Rail-
road Company, who is now in New York.
He informs them that the propositions
made by the Board, when i'm session hero
on the Sd inst. are satisfactory to the
parties in New York, and have been ac-
cepted. Work will be commenced on
the road by the first Of April, and push
ed to completion as fast as possible. We
understand that it is the intention Of the
Company to have the cars running to
Maquoketa by the first of September.
aud to Marion early the next Spring
Noquoketa Excelsior
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-03-11

Mn. PRENTICE on KEIrT.-The Louis
vile Joursot gets off the following COM
mentary on the fight in Congress:
We see good many comments in the
papers upon the affair in the House of
Representatives, in which Mr.. keitt ig-
ured and was figured with so strikingly.
Mr.. keitt certainly had The floor upon the
occasion, and the floor had him, and tho
two were unmistakably entitled TO each
other. There seems, however, to be
some httIe dispute as to whether Keitt
stubbed his toe or was knocked down by
an enemy or pulled down by friend.
One statement, apparently true, is that
keitt disappeared Immediately after rising
from the floor. Mr.. Grow gained some
eclat in the affair. and Keit lost. Grow
grew, and keitt kited. a 1
keitt grasped Grow by tho throat
He is not the first individual who has had
a downfall from being too grasping.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-03-11

THE HARTFORD CorxTr SAVINGS In.
srIrurIoS. at Hartford. has met with
heavy loss. in tho defalcation OF Mr. John
w. Seymour. long an honored officer. As
well As President of the Mercantile Bank
and Vice President of the Etna Life Iu-
surance Company. who has ahsconded =
Ii is supposed that the loss will be nearly
$4,000 and that Mr. seymour. who
has been hitherto a man Of anblemished
character. has Sauandered tic whole
amount in unfortunate stock speculalions
Tho other institutions with which he was
connected Is alleged viii lose no,l,&
ing by his lefaleatioa
a r'i sf EsH.e
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-03-11

"There is but one charge more, faith
er," said Ella.
"We will save it as long as we can, :"
was Andreas's reply. And his voice was
hoarse and husky.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27

WASHINGTON, April 10, ls5s.-Senate- Pres
ident pro tenn laid before the Senate communication
from the Secretary OF War, in compliance with re-
solution of the Senate of the 18th inst calling for
copy OF a contract made with RUSSELL Majors, and
Waddell for furnishing beef cattle (oxen trains) en-
tered into in March, 1858; also to state what con-
tracts, II any have been made by the Department of
War, or under its authority, during the present ses
sion OF Congress- In connection with the Utah expe
dition, without giving public notice, and also what
orders instructions have been given to the Quarter
master General or through him, for the purchase of
horses, CATTLE grain other supplies up to this date
specifying particularly the terms of such orders or
instructions. The communication was read and or
dered to be printed.
Mr. Slide presented petition of merchants Of
New Orleans, very numerously signed, praying Con-
gress to aid and sustain the Collins line of steamers
as far as is consistent, to enable the same to
continue their regular trips; also, memorial from
the establishment OF line OF mail steamers from that
city to Bordeaux, in France which were referred to
the Committee on the Post-0fice and Post Roads.
Mr.. Biger presented two memorials, both very nu-
merousy and respectfully signed by citizens OF Pha-
delpha, urging upon Congress that a liberal appro-
priation should be made for carrying the mails be-
tween that city and Southampton, England, in the
ships heretofore known the Collins line OF steamers;
which were referred to the Committee on the Post
Office and Post Roads.
Mr.. Wright presented the petition of citizens of
Newark, N j., praying that a system of instruction
may be introduced on board United States shipsof-
war hs means OF Improving the personnel OF the
navy, which was referred to the Committee on Naval
Affairs
Mr.. Mason, from the Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions, reported bill for the relief Of the officers
and crew of the brig Gen. Armstrong, which was
read and passed to a second reading.
On motion by Mr. Mason, resolution was adopted
directing the Secretary Of the Navy to communicate
to the Senate copies OF any correspondence other
papers containing Information of the condition of the
U. S ship Susquehanna her late arrival at the
Island of Jamaica, aud of the reception and assist
extended to her officers and crew, disabled by
sickness by the naval and civil authorities of Great
| Britain at that island.
The Deficiency bill was discussed, and among
other amendments the following was adopted
" And provided further, That 1t shall never here
after be lawful for either House of Congress to apply
any part of the appropriation for the contingent ex-
penses OF such House TO any other than the ordinary
expenditures of such House, to apply any part of
said appropriation extra Pay or ezra allowance to
any clerk messenger attendant OF the said two
| Houses or either Of them"
After which the Senate went into executive ses-
sion.
In the House. the discussion of the Washington
Police bill occupied the entire sitting.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27


BRoADBRrM PRIZE EssAY.-Some rich Quaker in
inquire into the causes, has offered two premiums for
the best prize essays calculating this religious phe
nomenon Competition is limited to no particular
country nor class of people, Three gentlemen in
Great Britain have consented TO act as adudcators to
whom all who contend for the prizes must transmit
their contributions This prize announcement is ad-
vertised in the papers of New York, undoubtedly
with the view of engaging in it American competi-
ton. The offer is made in the following language:
Society of Friends Prize Essay.--A gentleman
who laments that, notwithstanding the population of
the United Kingdom has more than doubled itself in
the last fifty years the Society of Friends is less in
number than at the beginning Of the century, and
who believes that the Society at time bore pow
erul witnes to the world concerning Of the err
to which it is most prone and of the truths
which are most necessary to it and that this witness
has been gradually becoming more and more feeble,
is anxious to obtain light respecting the causes of
this change. He offers prize of one hundred gaineas
for the best essay that shall be written on the
subject, and a prize OF fifty guineas for the one
next in merit. He has asked three gentlemen not
members OF the Society of Friends to pronounce
judgment on the essays which shall be sent 10
them. They have all some acquaintance with the
history of the Society and interest in its exist
ing members and as they are likely to regard the
subject from different points Of view be trusts that
their decision will be impartial that they will moi
expect to find their own opinions represented in thu
essays, and that they will choose the one which ex
hibits most thought and Christian earnestness
whether it is favorable nnfavorable to the Society
whether it refers the dminution of its influence Il
degeneracy, to something wrong in the original con
stitution OF the body to the rules which il has
adopted for its government, or to any extraneous
cause.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27

The MEDAL OF Sr. HELENA.--In his will, Napo-
leon ! desired that sum OF money, which he be
queahed for that purpose, should be used to give his
old companions token, he said 4" OF his last
thought Accordingly, Napoleon III, by decree
OF August, 1854, instituted an order which was
called the " Medal of st. Helena
II is bronze medal, which on one side bears the
portrait OF Napoleon and on the other this inscrip-
ton " Il ses compagnons de giotre, ses deFniers
psnsee Ste. Helene, 8 Mai, lS24.' (ro his com
panons In glory, his last thought. ST. Helena, May
| 5th, ls24) And around it, " Cdmpagnes de l792 a
| 1857 Campaigns from 1892 to 1851
| This medal is suspended by ribbon formed Of red
and green stripes, the colOrs Of Napoleon l. Those
only who saved in the GRIND Army. under the i'm
mediate command Of the Emperor, are entitled tc
this medal. To this class our own respected fellow
citizen Professor Molinard belongs, having served as
officer during the last part OF the year 1872, and
during the whole campaigns Of 1878, II and Us
ending at Waterloo Prof. Monard has received hi:
Medal of ST. Helena from the present Emperor Ma
poleon. Albany Evening Journal.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27

GREAT BALLOON EXPERIMENTS BY PROF. WIS.,
We learn from the Lancaster Daily Times that Prof.
John Wise of that city, extensively known for his
many successful and thrilling aronautc voyages and
discoveries, left Lancaster on Friday for Washington
City, to make preparations for series of the most
extensive and interesting balloon experiments ever
witnessed in our country. Mr.. Wise has been en-
gagged to make these experiments for the Smithso-
nian Institute, with instruments provided for the pur
pose. He has made arrangements with the City
Gas Company for liberal supply Of gas for his
One OF his experiments will consist of squadron of
balloons in the shape of balloon regatta. In an
other he viii cut loose from the balloon when two
miles high, (eavng the balloon in charge of q COM
panion.) and descend with canvass air condenser.
Mr. Wise expects to establish the paeticabiity OF
guiding balloons along the linesof telegraph and by
other MEANS so as to be able to steer for and arrive
at given point with as much certainty as ships are
made TO navigate the ocean and carry on commerce
over the world. There is probably no man in our
country who 10 bstter acquainted with this subject,
or has had much experience in aronantie travels
as M. Wise and as be Is sangune in accomplishing
/ al thas he undertakes, Ne expect to have the
pleasure Of ehronieng the success Of his experiments
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27
\s. DIR. BAAKEE TREATS ALL DIS ~
sCstfsf1ssSE SEs EpEE or pHARGF <E1

-
DOCTOR BAAKEE will also give special attention to the
following Diseases Coughs Colds Consumption Group, In
Buenz Asthma Bronchitis all other diseases of the Throat
and Lsngs. ....-
He will devote particular the treatment Of all Skin
Dseases-Lunbago, scrofua Rheumatism acute and ehone
Neuralgia Paralysis Epilepsy, Dyspepsia Piles, and all de-
Of the Stomach Liver and Bowes and also to all
chronic Female diseases Special attention will be given to the
treatment of the Eye and Ear
Dr. Baakee has made discovery Of Fluid that viii
produce perfect absorption of the Cataract and restore
vsont the Eye without the the knife Dr. Baa
kee produce thousand certificates of his perfect
in curing Cancers old Sores Ulcers Fula swellngs
Tumors Of every description and without the of the knife
Special must be made with Dr. Baakee for the
of the last named Diseases they will require his
advice and attention Dr. Baakee Is Of the
skful and celebrated Surgeons and Physicians living
His fame is known personally nearly every principal city in
the world
All letters directed to Dr. Baakee enclosing postage stamp,
five cen from any distance correctly stating the nature Of
the disease, shall be promptly answered. and the patients
treated by correspondence, free Of charge.
Ra-ofhce hours from A. NJ. TO M
DOCTOR BAAKEE.
s-oHce l4O BaIonne street. below POydrAs street. New Or
cans Ia. ial6 ly&w
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27

Children three old and under ee those three
and twelve DID, halpnce all over twelve years DID,
full fare.
Family tickets in packages Of twenty five be had the
Office of the Master Of Transportation Merchants whose fam
lilies reside the line Of the road procure tickets
twenty five for their personal reduced
expected that Saturday Evening Train will be started
about the lst Of May far Magnolia Returning
will arrive at New Orlesns about O'Clock A. NJ Monday
Freight Train will leave New Orleans every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday returning will arrive New Orleans
the days Fregnto leave the city the above days
be the depoI by O'Clock NJ the day previous to
the day Of leaving Due notice viii be given when freight will
go heyond Bahaa. -.
a9 VIM. NJ WADLEY, General SUPERINTENDENT.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27

TIE RIVERS ABovB.-The steamer Robert J. Ward,
arrived yesterday reports the river rising at Cairo pn
Thursday last at the rate Of l6 inches in twenty four
hours at Memphis, on Friday. the water was feet
inches below the highest mark OF the season. and
rising about inches in twentyfour hours all the
way down to Vicksburg it was rising. and there it
was as high as ever. The Arkansas and White rivers
were rising f7fran
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27
DATENT INnEsTRUCTIBLE wATER-PIPEs.
L cnARLEs c. BIER. G.. STEPHENS.
c. G. BIER &. CO.,
No. 95 CAMP STREET, NEW ORLEANS,
Manufacturers Of
The Patent Indestructible Water Pipes
p Z U " b p r S >, 1854

The Patent IndestructIble Water Pipes,
PL N BE RS,
TIN, COPPER zINK AND SHEET IRON WORKERS.
Plumbing Copper T Zinc and Sheet Iron Work done in all
their various branches
Sheet Lead Lead and Iron Pipes, all Sizes Shower Baths
Bath Tubs Wash hand Basins and Stands Hip and Sponge
Baths Closets Lead and Cast Iron Sinks Pumps both
Lift Force various patterns Beer Pumps VICTORIA
GRECIAN and DRAB WASIlSTANDS, suitable for water
works without, beautiful article for bedrooms.
We have constantly hand large and well selected
ment OF
BRASS METALS, COCKS, etc.
Such Bbb Cocks Stop Upright and Bracket Cocks of all
sizes; washsand Sink, Buffers shampoonng Compression
for hot cold water Lager Beer and Ciste Cocks all Sizes
Also Plated Cocks of all knds Brass Hose and Plain Coup
ngs and Hose Pipes from nches and all Brass Ware
usually found in similar establishment
We have the celebrated METROPOLITAN RANGE which
has proven be the very best article Of the kind In
Also celebrated Charter Oak Amazon Cook Stoves all
that will cook for six hundred.
also Agents for the celebrated JEFFREY'S DOUBLE
ACTING LIFT AND FORCE PUMP, with solid India Rubber
Balls vavesThee Sizes Nos and prices $50 sS5
asd s5OTo raise to feet perpendicular and
the brake They far superior other Pump
yet invented.
COOKING STOVES AND RANGES of all sizes patterns
and prices, always hand either wholesale retail Also,
Parlor Office, Church. Bedroom and Steamboat HEATING
STOVES, Steamboats,, Hotels Plantations supplied
R3-An work by give satisfaction Or
c. C. BIER 4 CO.,
ol2 ly No. 95 Camp street, New Orleans.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27

A CRAZY KHG,-A London letter to the New
York Tribune says:
The King Of Prussia has become stark mad. He
occasionally believes that he is private soldier who
has just received his commission as Ensign but has
since lost the parchment and therefore he anxious
seeks 1t in all the hidden corners of the palace and
hooks of the garden. He dislikes to be watched by
his aide de-camp, whom he believes to be his com
mandiffg officer. Though his mental alteration is
hopeless, the question OF the Regency remains un
settled
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27
FRox RED RrvRn.-In the Shreveport Southwest

From RED RIvER.-In the Shreveport Southwest
ern OF Wednesday last we find the following:
The river continues to decline slowly opposite this
port. AdYices from above report il to be falling
rapidly from Rowland Ia the head of the raft.
II rained nearly all Sunday night and gave us two or
three showers during Monday. IL would appear that
the rainy season will never come TO an end.
The river having receded within its banks, large
number of planters above this place again prePar
ing to plant cotton and We trust they will not
soon suffer from another overflow.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27

TORNADO IN ALABAMA.-on the Goth inst, we
learn, terrible whirwind visited Tuskegee, in Macon
county. 1t destroyed totally only the house Of Joshua
Willis, Esq., though several others were injured. A
negro was blown considerable distance in the air.
and was killed. He was in a carriage-house, near
Mr. Willis house. Mr.. Willis, his wife and child,
were all badly injured, though there are hopes of
their recovery. The scope of the tornado was not
more than from sixty to one hundred yards wide
Montgomery Mail.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27

GANDS' SARSAPARILLA
~ STANDS UNRIv ALLIED
For the Cure Of
ALL DISEASES ARISING FROM AN IMPURE STATE
or THE BLOOD
Or Habit of the System.
No remedial agent introduced proved
uniformly successful than this The unfortunate victim Of He
redray Disease with swollen glands snews and
bones half caou has been restored health and veor The
scofuous patient with ulcers loathsome himself
and his attendants,
HAS BEEN MADE WHOLE.
Hundreds Of persons who had goaned bopesy for
under Cutaneou Glsndula disorders Chronic Rheuma
tsu and many other complaints springng from derange
the secretve organs the circulation have been
raised from the rack of disease and now with
generated constitutions gladly testify the efficacy Of this in
estimable preparation.
Read the following;
sCRoF ULous ULCER CURED.
G1BsoN's Wells, Tenn, Jan. TO- 1855
Messrs. A. D. D. sandsG sntlemen My daughter,
years Of age time seized with ulcer In
the front Of her which gradually increased eating
the esh became very panf We tried all the remedies
could hear Of without checking the disease length
procured bottle Of your sarspas which afforded her al
immediate relief and after taking three bottles en-
tirely cured Yours, respectfully,
PATRICK GLESoN.
Prepared by A B. D. SANDS Druggists No. 100 Fulton
street. corner of William New York. Sold also by
J. WRIGHT n CO., q and ISL Charres st.
SJCKLES L CO., 40 and AZ Canal street.
II. KENNEDY, Chartres street.
a22 I'm F. P. DUCoNGE, New Orleans.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27

YAzoo RIvER.-The Yazoo Observer Of Thursday
last says: ..r.. .tls
A heavy rain fell in this section on last Monday
1 night. The Yazoo is rising slowly. We learn this
evening "wednesday there is a considerable rise
coming down. Eight ten inches rise twenty miles
4 above here last night. a.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27

i.Ft .
- $50 boxes and half boxes Virginia TOBACCO assorted
qualities.
200 bbls., half bbls and kits MACKEREI,, Nos 8.
400 kegs "old Colony" NAILS, assorted Sizes 4.t 7
60 casks London PORTER and ALE.
so Falkrk ALE tt
Is sacks Old Government Java COFFEE.
2OO pockets E. q. =.
60 Havans and German CIGARS various brands.
800 boxes and half boxes STAR CAEDLEs.'
80 boxes Leonard Sons SPERM CANDLES.
so bbls, hk bos and or bbls. Extra CRANBRRRIEs.
% bbls a1d 200 boxes BUCKwHEAT. -tt
100 dozen Painted BUCKETS.
100 Baltimore Cove OYSTERS, and h. cans.
80 kegs Buck and Drop SHOT and BAR LEADS
so bbs very superior Old Bourbon aud Bye WHISKY.
80 cases LOBSTER; 80 kits No. 1 SALMON.
20 cases sARDINRs; so cases TOMATOES.
IS cases Baltimore PRESERVES. l--. .-H
50 cases BRANDY FRUITS.
30 sacks French S. s. ALMONDS. .. AL.
100 boxes T. d. and Western CaEESE.
80 tins Bent & Co.'s CRACKERS.
40 gross PLAYING CARDS.
80 boxes Italian MACCARONI.
200 boxes Kentucky MUSTARD, ~, rs and h. cans
80 cases Fresh PEACHES.
% cases Green CORN; 30 cases Green PEAS
800 cases UBderwoodis PICKLES, assorted sizes.
80 Preston Merrilis YEAST POWDERS.
Also
A fine assortment of TEAS, WINES, LIQUORS, etc.
CHARLES R. RATLEY 4 CO.,
II Tehoupitoulas and
a26 St "a Graver street.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27
Aeb @rIsans Dailp Crsst,nt
TUESDAY MoRNING, APRIL 27, 1858.

THE CAHAwBA-The steamship Cahawba, Capt.
Bulloch, sailed at O'Clock this morning for New
York, via Havana, with large number Of passan-
gers.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-04-27

EARTHoUAKE.-On the 10th inst. very perceptibe
shock Of an earthquake was felt at Panesville Ohio
Windows ratified and buildings were shaken.