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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-24

slaves are property under the constitution. He
argued the question in many aspects, and clos
ed by calling on the Democratic party to stand
united and not suffer tritles to divide them. In
speaking Of the effect of territorial legislation
on the slavery party, Mr.. G. referred to the bill
of the Kanzas Legislature abolshing slavery
Mr.. Douglas remarked that several speakers
had pointedly referred to him, making him
out no better than an abolitionst, for leaving
the territories to take care of themselves. 1t
does well to attack one man for his opinion.
Senators say he (Douglas) may go out. He
stands on the platform, and it is for those who
jump off to go out daughter.
The Chair called the Senator to order,
threatening to clear the galleries unless order
was maintained.
Mr.. Davis made an elaborate reply to Mr.
Douglas, going over the whole field of the
rights OF the States in the territories. He took
an animated part in the debate against Mr.
Douglas, who, in the Kansas and Nebraska
act had made great error, and run the SEN
ate INTO great error
MI douglas resumed, saying it wouldn t
do to read him out, because thew had fallen
from the faith.
Messrs. Broderick and Gwin entered into a
discussion OF the position of California on the
subject Mr. twin claiming thGt the position of
Mr.. Douglas was not approved there,
Mr.. Douglas to Mr.. Gwin)-I do saw the
records show u very general concurrence in
the views have expressed
Mr. Iverson raised the question of order, that
Mr.. Douglas had spoken many times, and the
point Of order was sustained
Mr. Hunter again took issue with Mr. Doug
las on the history of the KansasNebrasxa act,
and what was intended by it, 1t was itself II
compromise, neither affirming nor denying the
points of difference between the Democrats of
the North and the South.
Messrs. Stuart and Bigler made speeches on
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aWants.

WANTED-A young man, to learn the
w Apothecary business. Inquire of
CHAS. CLARKE,
f22 diff Cor Main and Pleasant SITS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13
WASHING TON NE VS..
THE ELECTION OF SPEAKER

The Times correspondent writes:
The Administration and especially the Postmaster
General il an xious for election. The President gays
he has no doubt Of the Of the Republicans Sec
Cobb seems Indifferent. ..L
cit j. now authoritatively ascertaIned thar II Is tne
intention Of the President 10 end hrs Message 70 Con,
gre,s ON Tuesday The Committees Of the Senate VIII
lie announced on Tuesday, and immediately aiter"Hu
the several treaties awaiting ratification VIII Oe COM
municated 70 that body. The Committees VIII stand
as they did 1t the last sessoD excepting few changes
which will he made 10 accommodate the ne Senators.
Senator Hemphil of Texas goes on the Posi-once
Committee and Senator Bragg OF North Carolina taxes
the pare of Senator Ward OF Texas on the Committee
of laHms.
"Judge Hornblower, Of New-Jersey, writes TO MS
Rerubcan friends here TO stand firm. lie says that
the Democracy il losing ground there by the delay oil
organization. H
. The uail contractors propose having an indigna-
ton meeting
The HeTQidS correspondent writes:
"Sberrnans chances improving. The auti-Le-
compton men, one by one, drop into the Rep1hhcan
ranks To-day the Republicans confidently calculate
on wanting only or two votes. AppearancesisVor
this conclusions. ~ ,r,
"The Democrats have given notice that hr. Hlck-
mans plurality resolution shall not be voted on before
II lst of January AT least, and until that adopted IL
is clear that no Speaker can be elected"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13
POLITICAL.

The Democrats FROM Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio,
says The Cl1rtloHa Leader, betrayed the West by
voting for Mr. Bococs for the Speskership. He has
always opposed the Homestead Bill and also voted
againsi Mr. Grow bill the last Session % give pre-
emItioners years pay for their lands II eeeed
Speaker be wOnld pack the Land Committee a. 10
she both Of these vital u the landless aud
and 70 the wilderness West. Let emigrants of all
classes who seek new Western homes make u note OF
these things.
Helpers Impending Crisis" Is announced FOR
sale in various paris Of New-J-rsey. one gentleman
in Paterson has purchased 900 copies for general dis
tribuiion in that city.
Mr. Alfred Caldwell, the Virgins State Senator
from the Wheeling District ~ho. It will be remeul-
bered, ayowed strong Republican doctrines 10 speech
at bis home last sumner, Is pl-ced in coventry at
Richmond He Is treated With extreme GOODNESS by his
brother Senators and the members Of the other House.
At the hotel at night when all to be engaged in
conversation be sts slone by he stove in the rOtunda
a. little recognized though he entire stranger
to all present He VII probably stand the pressure,
and be improved by it.
Mr.. Douglss and Mr. Buchansn are not recoucied,
but they ought 20 be, after the desantions Of Mr. Lo
gan one of Douglas organs The House Of Repressn
taiives, who said TIE Democracy Of Illinois woad sus
tain the Charleston nominee, Whoever be might be- and
with sny platform tha; could be inyeDted. Ai,er that
Admission polhing but chronic autFaiby separates the
two distinguished champions Of the Cincinnati plat
FORM The President has never been noted for quali-
ties Of forgiveness and be has reason not to for
ge, Mr.. Douglas.
"A private dispatch, dated Frankfort, by, Dec. S,
states that yice-President Breckenridge was, the
evening Of that day nominated for United States Sen
on the first ballot, in Democrats caucus Of the
Legislature. The vote stood: Breckenridge, 4S;
Hse, Ia Mason, 5.
The Hon. Mr.. Robinson Of Indiana publicly de-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13

sared in Riehmoud that Douglas could not carry one
D,tfici in tlat Stale He -aid his herr.s were very
eeu.,sly rspudiaed there and that The msapp--hsn-
zion which prevailed with reference . his strength IN
the sfaie arose frorn the cia'nor made by the lew
fr.nds who adhere to him 10 few Of the counties.
They never fail pas resolutions fsvorlng h's MONT
nation so as to create an idea that he stands well IN
the State while The great majority who are opP''1 !"
him exp,e.s no preference. NJ. Robinson believes nc
has no chance for nomination in view Of the opp-i-
ton 20 him in the south. Mr.. iver-on, United STATES
Senator from Georgia, more general IN his COM
mentsry on Douglas than ths He said thai
he believed that the Northern portion Oh the
Democratic party was "a rotten AZ the Repnoh-
esps. There il no difference between Senator DOUG
la and bis supporters this vital question and BLACK
Republicans themselves.
The prospects Of hr. Bo~mans election as PM
ter 10 the Sc nate have been greay improved by the
Harrers Ferry aasir which has given 10 the Admin-
istraon hold upon southern support that It eond not
have obtained otherwise. 1t may now be regarded a.
q fixed fact. The President bas made it personal
mint In, tina, would rot have gone far except for the
event which has compacied whole section, and com
reIled il 70 accept a most IN welcome alternative.
Three months ago Mr.. Bowman bad no gimmerng OF
a chance. Now be feels certain Of success 80 nuch
for a charter Of accidents.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13
NuuAITNG NEWS.

F,om The Honoiuiu Adrerfyer, Oct. n, 1880
OF whaleships we have had a large number OF
arrivals during the month. We can hardly undertake
as vet to hazard definite estimate as TO what the sea
sons catch of the whole feet will amount to- but the
general opinion here is that the present seasons catch
Of oil and bone will not equal that Of 1893.
The non-arryal OF the chip Josiah Bradley, which
called from Boston, May 10, with full cargo for this
port has begun excite fears for her safety, She is
leo DAYS out to-day. She had on board large amount
of beef and pork, and other ship stores and her nom
arrival has operated strengthen the views of holders
OF ship stores.
The slip Black Sea and bark Behring advertised
for New Bedford, and have tar prospect Of finding
cargoes though at low rates. OIL being engaged at
cents per gallon.
The Flying Dragon is under charter TO load guano
at Bakers Island and sails for that destination to-day.
She il understood 10 be chartered at Sl2 tun. The
Mary GOodell which sailed last week for johnson :
Island, was chartered at $ll %.
Wbalers exchange maintains its par figure, and
viii probably advance 10 premium, II Is very
scarce, the demand being grea'er than the supply.
This state of exchange for Honolulu, in The hight 0f
the shipping season, is something new But there IL
question that is better for the interests Of the port
that il should be 30.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13
THE SAN JUAN AFFAIR.
LIOINr OCCUPANCY AGREED UPON.
Return of Gen. Scott.

n. North Atlantic Steamship Companys Seamer
a,.,,e arrived at u port yesterday afternoon with
1.,sr,. dale. 70 tbe 2Ist ut. The following Is the
Ps,ssT's Report:
"a. North Atlantic Steamship Company steamship
adantic. X. II. PesTson, Commander, left Ae~-foFk
Nov 81. at p N, about an hour after the u ). ".
.teuer Anil, pss,ed the latter at l2i the same night
arrived NJ Aspinwall 1T a. 29tn November, max
pe the run IN days ~ hours. hepassengers crossed
abe I,thmus the same day ard sailed in the Pacific
hsil Steamship Company aesmer Golden Age which
vs.se Nth newspaper express, sailed for San Francis
eo,srly in the morning Of the Both Nov The ARIEL,
h the mails, arrived 1t AsPinwall at . P, M on the
19Ih Nov.
Tie Pacific Mail Steamship Company steamer
John L. Stevens, left San Francisco 2st Nov, at ii
a. m. having on board 52S passenger sl,S65, f29 IS
treasure and the United States mails, the Mail Com
many having no steamer ready. She arrived III Panama
Oh December. Her passengers and mails left Aspn-
wall Oh the ship Atlantic, at a. ~, 5th December.
n. Atlantic bias made the home in days and 10
hours. EXPERIENCED the usual weather OF the season
Al A,pinwaR, before going on board ehildfen into
tbs wa,er, and was gallaudy rescued by Dr. Blank
msp. one of the passengers who plunged in aud sup
ported il until assistance arrived.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13
BOARD OF COUNCILMEN.

The Board met yesterday afternoon, the President in
the chair.
Portrait OF Harry HoHGTd.-Mr. BULTEEL offered
resolution apIToprlatng 500 TO procure portrait OF
tie Chief Engineer OF the Fire Department, 10 be
placed IL the Governors Room. Laid over.
An0i'er Ste0m FTs Ehgtne.-A resolution was
offered TO grant permission - Hose Company No 40 70
do duly with steam engine similar 20 that used By
Engine Company no. {. Referred to Committee on
Fue Department.
Ihir,eeaA Preciae, Police R0oms.-Mr. To5yssExD
moved thai the rooms occupied By Hose Company No.
ara Engine Company No. 81, DC assigned 70 the
Thirteenth Precinct Police, upon the removal Of said
Companies. ADOPTED.
Ser BoiIers.-The Special Committee on inspect
ing boilers, reported that the general testimony
they had taken the subject proved that the acei
dents called were the result OF erelessness Of the
gIos eat character. They su-gested ordinance %
examine and provide locations Tor steau-bOlers, aud
tie appointment Of one general superintendent aud
deputy to be engineer by profession, 10 test tie qu
~ ana aciy Of the boiler, engines and machinery
q b. used.
Tie SqYerintendeut shall give certificates to the en-
gireers employed where the boilers used AMI be
must that, upon the aymen; o. si0 10 the Con-
troler FOR said certificates that the Controller eoan-
tersignA- The salary OF the engineer shall be - so
per anruin, and his deputy shal receive q 0o0 % be
paid by the Controller from the fees received from
hcersss issued from hir department.
t. report was laid over.
Abstracts Of estimates received Dec. gth, for reg-
aing, &C., in ifty-second and FyJhir streets be-
tween SIXTH and seventh avenues were sen. ia By the
Street. Commissioner, and were adopted.
Beletan ParcHenf.-1he report Of the COmmtteeon
Assessments confirming the assessment isi for paving
Thny-Lilth street IRON Second 10 Third avenue with
belgian pavement, Wa adopted.
TIE Grg.Hcrcg PAX Serc-.-A communication
was received from he City Inspector, stating that
special examination If the premises No Gramercy
IaTk showed that they erected over the edge of
swamp. aId were necessarily DAMP and unhealthy
lie recommends the construction Of sewer in front Of
the premises Twea yrst street and thence through
10 Lexington avenue, a. necessary measure for the
health Oi the neighborhood. Laid over.
The Mayors agin-; the resolution directing the
Cr0tou Department advertise for proposals for build
iDg sewer IN front Of the GTs.mercy Park premises
was taken up and the resolution adopted DOtwiIh
anding the Mayors objection.
Il .Steam Fire EEgIns-The Board coneurred to
direct the Street Commissioner advertise for pro-
pOsals for building engine for Company No. %
The Board concuned in directing the Controller to
pay 10 the family Of Robert Is. sanders, late fire
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

A regular meeting Of this body held last even
ing, the President, Mr.: hcSpiDoS, presiding.
Nr sEIGRIsT introduced resolution directing the
Harlem Railroad Company to lower their track on
Fourth avenue, between Seyenty-hrst aud Seventy
ninth slreets and, in OF failure 10 DO ths WITHIN
twenty days, directing the Street Commissioner W per
form the work at the expenre of the Company Adopt
Mgytef an the riciaayFef Thirfy-fourth street and
North Rirer.-A petition was received for new
marx e. located above. Referred.
PETITION was received and referred, asking that
Tenth avenue be regulated between Seyenty-rSt and
Eighty-sXth streets.
resolution was adopted to pay TO the family Of the
late Robert b. Sanderson for Warden, the amount OF
salar, which would have been due him from the date
of his until the annual meeting Of the Fire DE.
Variment in April, 1900.
The Committee on Fire Department reported adj
verse TO tie action of the Fire Commissioners dlsband
ing Ergne Company No. Hano Hoe No. Is. Report
stoI ted.
Tie Committee on Streets reported in favor Of hav-
inc the Garage way the Park paved vita Bel
aiaii pavement. LAID over.
Kei- Steam Fi,e EHgiHr.-The Committee on Fire
ent reported in favor advertising for pro-
posils for constructing steam fire engine for Engine
Company No - similar to that used by Manhattan Co.
NJ. -. Adopted.
The Goreraci' 9 Rocm.--The Committee on Repairs
and Suppl les reported favor OF removing the par
titions N tie Governors Room.
TIE Park Bill IOVer.-A communication was re-
ceived from the Chief Engineer, recommending that
tie hrc-diarM tel III the idIh DC EcslOfcu W 40 vu
position in the Cny Hall, and that the new cupola also
&c used as an observatory. Referred.
communication WAS received from the Croton
Aqueduct Board, in relation to the work for the I'M
proveneni OF high Bridge, for the purpose OF bringing
large suIply Of Croton water This work they say
must be done this year, and they contend cannot be
done by contract. They ask that power be gwen by
the Common Council to prosecute the work by day
work Referred.
An appropriation made of 81 400 for the abso-
lutte neoessry expenses Of the Fire Department for
remainder OF the year.
The Committee on Salaries and Officers reported in
favor Of raising the salary Of the Water Purveyor to
81 80 per aunum.
After an extended discussion, the report adopt
cd. The Board then adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13

$500 NonrHERNER, Nov. 20. lS59.


yesterday morning from Portland, Olympia, and Vic
toria.
AT SEA OFF THE Hans,
STEAMER NoRTHERSER, Nov. -, 1859. (
The interchange of diplomatic correspondence be-
tween Gen. Scott and Gov. Douglass commenced ON
Wednesday, Dc 70, when Lleut.-COl. Lay, A. ID. c..
proceeded 10 Victoria, v l., with dispatches by the
revenue-cutter Jef. Davis, Lieut.. Mason commanding
where he arrived the following day.
Admiral Bayues, X. N, commanding the Pacific
feet rand Ocal VISIT 10 COL Lay the cutter, and
was hon0red BY a salute on hrs departure. Col. Lay,
in pursuance OF his dusies, immediately waited on Gov.
Douglass and was muchkyratied ON being received
with c0fdiaty which AT once Invested his position Of
greater art OF the cold, empty form and ceremony
considered so essential in diplomacy. The Governor
Hospitality placed him home-fOotng al once at his
residence and business opened and conducted with
an evident desire attain harmonious and mutually
conclalory settlement, which naturally expedited the
result.
Gov. Douglas, aware of the importance of the mat
ter al once opened bis hand freelyald each point AZ
issue freely canyassed. His letters from the
Home Government, from Lord Lyons, the English
Minister, and his own order book were placed at Col
Lay disposal for inspection together with his CORE
sp0ndence with Gen. Harvey, and full exposition 0
The views Of his Government were thus had. Col
Lay contenied himself by general expression OF the
views OF the Cabinet st Washington. and Gen. Scotts
mission but permitted the Governor have the whole
talk Gen. Harvey.
The response TO Gen. SCOTS first communication
was received by the NOrthemer Gen. :. having con
cuded not 10 visit Victoria the Massachusetts, proceede
to Race Rocks, and met the former steamer en- rout
70 San Francisco. On Sunday further dispatches
Gen. Scott through Lieut. Selden of the
Davis, who had volunteered and convened them from
Victoria The Sound in an open boat, were re-
ceyed-the Massachusetts then being on her way back
10 Port Townsend On the following day, the 3lsfl
the cutter Davis returned from Victoria with Col Law
and joined the Massachusetts and cutter Lane a. Pa
ahla Bay, Fidago Island, whence Col. Law on Tues
day, left for Victoria. Tie lane was aeryxard
sent TO Victoria with further dispatches and on the
following Saturday Col. Lay returned and toned the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13
Markets..
IFron ~ q CaliforniI.

SATURDAY EysyISG Nov. 10. l65a
The general tons Of business sai Of the la semi
monthly steamer been such characterized Aae for
ong time past aud which have frequently ayered
thar is say there has been but moderate 01Dng l
little sposiiion the f- jobbers gur-
chase om the mPOters further than the occasional running
low 4 particular article might f0r thsu
DO Within The pat however the crcu1i-
stance has been " frequent than for
uefg to trad
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13

The DEATH OF THEODORE SEDGwTcE.-There viii
be meeting Of the Bar on "Wednesday afternoon q,
O'clock 10 give expression TO the regret Of the pro-
fssiOn Al the loss has sustained in the death Of the
Hon. Theodore Sedg1ick.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13

--Tburlow Weed, in late letter 10 the Pioneer As
soca,iob Of WerteIn Nsw-fork says that be went to
Rochester IN lS2, with fortone consisting Of we
and TWO children, aud cash capital OF 81 . IN hs
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13

warden, decessed, tie salary which would nave &c
erued up 10 April lsts, The remaining 'neroe's VI -"
Board in tie eaItme performing hir duties
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13

F. and A. N. Addresses viii be delivered BY Nv.
Mcclellan. w. NJ, on the Life and Character Of the
Saint End BY Mr.. II. S. olcOst, on the History and
Pr7nciules of Fretmasonry
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13

Thus far the total taxes paid in foot mp s. Sos 99 TO-
which deductsd from thetax levy - $50 s2s o. leaves
sls02s95 GO It'll 10 he paid. On tie taxes 1t present
beng paid, per interest il charged After the
18th instant two per cent will be exse;ed all the close
of The year. from which time twelve per cent interest
viii be added all unpaid taxes, counting from the
time Of their becoming due.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13

masonic CELEBRATIos.-The Masonic Festival Of
ST. John the Evangelist viii be celebrated at New
Rochelle On the 9Th inst by Huguenot Lodge No. 49,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13

BOARD OF CASvAssEKs.-The Board Of Canvassers
omitted their usual sessions yesterday, both in the
morning and afternoon in order attend the funeral
of the wife Of The Mayor elect. They re4nms their
sirtiDgs to-day a. 10 o'clock.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13
PRESENT PHASE OF THE SAN JUAN M
BROGIIO

From The SGa FranetNo .Aia California Nor a.
The steamer Northerncr, Capt. Dali, arrived port
yesterday morning from Portland, Olympia, and Vic
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13
One Week Later from California.

ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13

THE Cirr APPARENTLY DESIRABLE DEsroh-
For fortnight past, Controller Hsws has been calling
urop the bolders Of the city bonds for this
year forward and get their money in advance tho
treasury being overlooking; hut out OF over M million
dollars so far opportunity has been given for the pay
nnent Of only slsGoe. The bonds bear in'eress ss
from to per cen; Ter amman, and are held 70 con-
siderable amount by institutions for savings
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13

IsoUEsTs.-An inquest was held at the New-foFk
Hosptal, by Coroner Sehrmer on the body Of Thomas
Crawity, who injured on board the barge isnre,,
the hands We're unloading freight suddenly broke sna
striking deceased, 30 injured him az TO eanss dean
Verdict accordingly. The same Coroner hca Az N
quest the body Of Mary Thompson, who was 9atnsa
az her residence No. 80 Cherry street, on the "a ,
The deceased was standing near crate when ns.
clothes caught fire and she was soon envsioPe"
fame, eausing such injuries as TO result u DEAN.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13

RECEIPTS % TAXEs.-Tte receipts a. the Tax Co
missioner oiicc laft week were "a follows:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-13

THE FATAL PRIZE IcHr.-Coroner schirraer yes.
terday examined Patrick FaDDoD, the man who Is
eused Of having csnsed the death Of Patrick Honey2n
who was fatally injured liz prize-dght, which took
place on the Is, inst, OF the corner Of Twenty
street and Flint avenue. The prisoner, in reply &c the
prescribed questions, stated that be WA an Isamzn,
IS yesrs Of age and was an iron-worker BY occups-
ton He declined to say anything with reference TO
the charge against him. The Coroner fully committed
him to await the action of the Grand Jury.