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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-03-23
How Oregon Legislators Fight.

DR.. Dryder, editor of the Portland
Oregonian, gives in his paper of :he 2sth
ult. the subjoined description of the fight
between himself and Mr.. Lasater, both
members Of the Legislature., Messn.
Bonham and McIninch were also mem.
bers of the Legislature. It Il, useless to
comment on such brutality as is here de-
picted. After reporting language used
by Mr.. L. on the floor of the House rela-
tive to Mr. Dryder, the latter proceeds to
say: s.. ",
Lasater Immediately repeated Gand re-
repeated that we were q liar aud black.
guard, whereupon we did take our ink.
stand from the desk and hurled it 10 his
face, intending it as rebuke for his gross
insults As to the fight instantly ensu.
ing in the House we have nothing to say,
save that Lasater did not seriously. injure
us at that time, nor gair many lsurels.-
More than half an hour had interviewed,
when, as we were quietly passing down
the principal street, in company with Mr..
Wasserman, of this city, conversihg upoa
other matters and entirely uRsuspecting
an attack, were met by Mr.. Bonham Of
Marion, and McIninch, of Linn, who, up-
on meeting us, halted ~ 7@' szoe
Instantly Lasater, who was in the rear,
but close behind, rushed between them
and seized us by the throat, at the same
time planting heavy blow npon our
forehead, and rushed us into the door Of
q store, where we both fell upon some
open shoe boxes, Lasater on top, still
grasping our throat After few. blows,
he inserted the thumb of his right hand
into our left eye, and forced It almost en-.
tirely from its socket. At this time, BY
desperate or superhuman effort, we 10.
leased his grasp from the throat, and his
thumb from the eye, and fell fat upon the
floor. Lasater then seized Us by the hair,
and attempted to gouge our other eye ont
which we prevented by turning oar face
close to the floor, and locking our fingers
and pressing our hands close to our eyes.
After several fruitless efforts to insert his
thumb into our right eye, he commenced
pounding US on the back of the head with
his fist. sassss Il
While all this was going on there, was {
large number of things in the shape oi
nen, but whom we then and now de.
nounce as cowardly ruffians and dogs
crowded around, who prevented Nh. Was
sermau, the only friend near us,- MI. Wat
son, of jackson, who came scross the
street, and Mr.. Shartle, who came from
a barber-shop near by, from reuderiDg III
any assistance. The only aid and .com.
fort we had were the vociferous ysils o.
"Give him hellln "Dig his damned eyel
out +" "Go in, Lasater," &c.
II After we supposed they might bs salts
t fed with the beating they had given ri
: VIC requested that he should be taken Of
which was done, we learn, by those kin,
. and humane hands who had kept ou
friends from interfering. and who sup
fl posed, no doubt, one or both Of ronf eye
, were entirely gouged ont Of their sockets
and that ample justice had been done &
S satisfy their revenge. ssaaa
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-03-23

now stands revealed in all its turpitude.
And the officers in question have added
much to the original baseness of che trans
action, by virtually bribing Gibson, with
other money from the Treasury, to sur
render the note and letter. This is "the
difference" and the very sufficient reason
why the Commissioners referred very poin-
tedly to the Journal matter.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-03-23
Ihe waverly Novels.

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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-03-23

Mr.. SIoKLEs AND HIS DAUGHzn-
The Washington States, in noticing IL
departure Of Mrs. Sickles for New York,
says: e eaes a.issmoqa 10 qistssi
On Wednesday evening Miss Laura was
taken to the Jail to see her father, and the
artless prattle of the child in that gloomy
place was very touching indeed. but no
more SO than when. as, che was about 70
depart with . little bouquet which her ii&h.
er had given her, some dark, in1efnabls
dread seemed to overcome, her apd she
burst into uncomfortable tsarss fos. vhioh
she could give no reason. Those VIE
were present say that the emotions " Mr..
Sickles. when his child took her leave.
were more poignant than he has ever be-
fore exhibited. The second act il closed;
let us draw the curtain over the drama.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-03-23
Gov. Chase-and Unauthorized Expen-
ditureS.


Gov. Chase-and Unauthorized Expen-
ditures.
In the first annual message of Gov
Chase, that gentleman lays down some
very sound maxlms about public expen.
ditures, which are quite applicable an6 in
point at the present time. In that message
be says:
"It is the duty of o public officer to dis
burse appropriations honestly, economi-
cally, and solely to the purposes to which
they are applicable. He has no right to
90 beyond them, either by over drafts up
on the treasury, or by contracts in behalf
of the State for work to be done or sup
plies to be furnished, within the time for
which the appropriations are made"
"The Constitution permits no debt to
be contracted on behalf of the State with
out express legislative warrant"
"As security against unauthorized
debts. it expressly declares that no money
shall be paid on any claim, the subjec,
matter of which shall not have been pro.
vided for by existing law, unless allowed
by two thirds of the members elected to
each branch of the General Assembly"
Il respectfully invite your attention to
suggestion made by him (Auditor Nor
gan) of provision by law. that parties by
whose unauthorized acts, debts of this
character may be hereafter created, shall
be held personally responsible for them"
i Such were Governor Chase's views il
January, 1857, and now let these princi
Piles be applied, as the stringent sub-treas
ury law directs, to the case of the Repub
lican State officers in their unlawful alb
straction of the funds from the treasury
!: and which they now seek to have legalizet
by an appropriation of $4,000. LIE
J, Governor Chase and his own officials bt
held to the doctrines which he proclaimed
: in 1851, and above oil, lei the Democrat
ic members of this General Assembly sus
, tain their own legislation and vindicat'
their salutary financial acts from the boil
6 and defiant attempt of the State officers t.
override them.-iStatesman
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-03-23

h HT The Washington correspondens
Of the New York Express says; s'Gov.
ernor Seward has invited . large number
of Republican gentlemen, from dinerent
States, to dine with him In Baltimors.
soon after the adjournment. This j. an
derstood to be Presidential movement" "
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-03-23
LoaGers Take Notice.

soIoo We earnestly request the above named
Oiipsfsons. to stay away from "our ofice.n--
SsOr when they do come, to keep hands of.
O6 9u4 JISSN t1sl ti.i f@ -AJts7 it o4tlt IL.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-03-23
Columbus Correspondence.
SATURDAY., March 18th. j $50.

SNAS0AS XAAoiSh oVve
DEAR spIR1r:-In the Senate, yester.
day, bill was introduced BY Mr.. Hatch
to provide for the payment Of interest
and a portion Of the principal of the
State debt; also bill to- reimburse the
Sinking Fund with the amount lost by
Treasury Declarations prior to june, 1s-
81. A bill was passed providing for
vacatiug roads dedicated by private
persons to public use; also bill requiring
railroad companies to erect fences and
cattle guards.
In concurrence with the House, joint
committee Of eight was appointed to con-
slider and report what Legislation is me-
cessary in view Of the report of the Treas
uty Defalcation Committees report. %
A resolution was offered providing for
an amendment to the Constitution so as
to prescribe the election of Senators bien-
nially and Representatives annually.
F. A preamble and resolution were adop.
ted that whereas, the members Of the
Senate have read with Indignation the
testimony Of Ex-Lieutenans Governor
Ford before the Investigating Committee,
in which be stated that he had no doubt
Of the passage by the Senate Of the bill
introduced into the House last winter at
his instance, that committee be appoin-
ted to Investigate as to the circumstances
upon which he founded such on opinion.
The House passed with amendments
the Senate bin relative to the removal of
the seat Of justice Of Paulding county;
also, Mr.. Phelps Senate bill to amend
the general incorp Grafton act; and Mr..
Ralston's bill to provide for enclosing
railroads by fence and cattle guards. -
'3 The Legislature win probably adjourn
on the 4th Of April. '''o''a 9
Hon. S. S. Cox has arrived at home,
in good health. Hew serenaded on the
evening after his arrival. He informs
me that Mr.. Lawrencc's health is i'm
proving. ''.H 's' "a .''S '''.' '.< 20
AT the present hour IL O'Clock Satur.
day the House is still discussing the in
yestigating committees Report. 5r
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-03-23

loE submitting W POPuiar Sote jug ques.
tion Of SO amending the State Constitn-
ton as to permit licensing the sale of
Intoxicating liquors. -
In the House the following bills were
INTRODUCED. To amend section of the
act Of March ] lth, 1859, amendatory Of
the act for the organization OF cities and
Incorporated villages; to authorize the
Commissioners, of Warren, county to pur-
chase certain, toll bridge; to change a
portion of The, line between the counties
of Clermont and Warren; to provide q
Court for the, investigation. Of claims a.
gainst the State Of Ohio; for the sup
port and better regulation Of common
schools in school. district No. 2 in Hamil-
ton township, Warren county; relative to
laying ont and establishing free turnpike
roads; 70 repeal the act for the protec-
tion of fish. ,. 80
The House passed the bill making par.
Il Il ID - -"
tiaI appropriations for the repair Of the
Public Works for the year 1859.
! The House adopted the Senate Reso
LUTON for sine de adjournment on the
4th day Of April, after having amended
| it SO as to substitute the 2sth day o
March, to which amendment the Senat,
disagreed. "''- . a''' '''''' ''s's 1''A
| Resolutions were offered instructin,
the Attorney General to bring suit sgains
the Governor, Auditor, Comptroller an,
] Treasurer Of State, for violation Of th'
Fl Constitution Of the State and Treasur,
laws, intakingS mouey from the Treasur.
4 without aathority Of law Laid on tn
table and ordered to be printed. Reso
lutions we're also offered and laid on tA
table for, discussion relative to variou
| Developments made by the Treasury De
falcation Investigating Committee
T. - sj1lNA JERE WILLIAMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-02
COM NJ E R C I A L.
Monetary.

In monetary circles, there is very little doing.
The market is unusually quiet. with very few Dor
rowers, and good supply of money. We notice
that in New York the money market, AS general
remark, is without change. The ease is undis-
turbed. There il evidently less disposition to
lend Oh long time, unless at advanced rates. Inc
wants of the market are however, so moderate,
that no noticeable Improvement can be established.
Advices by the Persia state that the London money
market was more active. There was greater de
uand. and the general rates were equal to the
Banks minimum.
Stocks are firm, but the transactions are 10 Il
very limited extent.
NEW YORK. March 30.-ln State stocks there
has been but little change. A large lot OF Mis-
souri, SKIES we're taken to day ut s6t, decline;
Virginia SKIES also declined t. Ohio skies OF lsoo
advanced /. Government stocks are firm. Small
sales have been made at Sl04t. The unsettled
state Of affairs OH the Continent had depressed
consols in England, and cotton had declined } CO..
- pound at Liverpool, where sales were made 10
the amount of ~ 900 bales during the week
The receipts for customs yesterday amounted 10
only SOL. l3> total in the Suh'reasury SI,o9o,3 DOS
Land Warrants are quoted nj New York rs FOL
lows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-02
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, March 3l.-From all which
can be learned il is not unsafe tn say that II
the statements relative to Sir William Gore
Ouseley's alleged action i'll Nicaragua are cor
rect, he has violated not on Y his own IN
structions, but the solemn understanding be-
tween the British government and that OF the
United States. II the facts are as stated the
President will it is said notwithstanding the
refusal of Congress to grant HIM extraordihac
ry power to protect the rights and property Oi
citizens of the United States, exact coniormi-
ty with whatever may have been the written
stipulations between the two governments res
pecting Sir Ouseley's mission.
The recent outrage on the vessels OF the At
lantic and Pacific Steamship Company, was
to-day brought to the attention of the govern.
,nent officials. who are reported to have said
that the property of American citizens shall
and will be protected. The prospectsnow are
that additional vessels will be dispatched to
Nicaragua.
Dispatches from the commander of the
flag ship Merrimac, dated Harbor of RealJo,
February 2Sth say:--"rhere is reason to
believe that the recent cruiZe OF the sloop "f
war Dec .tur, in the gulf of Funseca has been
productive of results highly beneficial to the
interests of our country in that quarter. The
object Of the Decatur in going to San Juan del
Sur, was to protect the passengers OF the Her.
mann, which was expected to arrive there
early in March. And the presence OF one OF
the vessels of the squadron being indlspensi,
BILE, she had been cruizing in pursuance oi
orders to intercept fillibusters.
At La Union the Decatur was SAID to be
the first United States vessel which had en-
tered that port. She was visited by the
Governor of the department, as well as by
other officials, and the first national salute
ever received by the flag of San Salvador
was from the Decatur, which was enthusiast
tically received by all classes OF the people
Congratulatory addresses were also inter
changed by the commandment of La tnlon,
and Commander Thatcher, copies OF which
have been received by the Navy Department
Letters from disting uished sources in PARIS
and London, express the confident belief that
there will be war. there being II prospect OF
accommodating tho differences now existing
A rumor prevails that Senior Malta, the
minister of the Juarez Mexican government,
who left here short time ago for the South,
has been invited Immediately to return t"
Washington; but the report is denied III rciia-
BILE quarters, as our government will not take
further action relative to either government
in Mexico until it shall have heard FROM
Minister McLane.
MIR. Runnels has received his commission
as consul to San Juan del Sur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-02
Brigade Inspectors.

The following is list Of the Brigade In,
spectors, in the Commonwealth, as far as re-
ported by the Brigadier Generals, TO the All
iutant General: .,,.
lst Brigade. at. Col Lewis B. Williams,
Orange 9th, *Norborn Berkeley, Loud1un;
eth. rs. b Gibbons, Rockingham; Sth, *W H.
II. Hood, Southampton; 9Th, *Geo. &. Carr
son, Norfolk city; 10th, David I. HeWs, llaT'
rison; llth. David ). Graves Pittsyivana;
18th, tPeter Hairston. .jr,, Henry: ith. Ed
b. Montague. King and Queen; 10th, *Gen.
A. Porterfeld, jefferson; 18th, John i,
Norman Pendleton; 10Th, Robert A. Rich
ardson. Mercer: Doth, Nathan ii. Taft, Bar
bour: Dist Thomas Hall Kcllam, Accomac:
22d, *John McCausland, Mason; Doth. Jos
j. Graham, Wythe; Doth, *Robert C. Irgg'
Montgomery; 9th, Benjamin Ii. Jmkcns'
Raleigh. -.
Those marked r are graduates of the II
yinia Military Institute. The name marked
+ is graduate Of West Point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-02
Court Day.

Monday last WAS the quarterly term ni
our County Court. There being no petit
Jury. no cases of civil nature were tried
AT an early hour the grand jury was enlpan-
eled and received their charge from the Com
monwealths Attorney. Having retired, they
remained in for some time in their room.
and finally returned with more present
ments than we ever knew t" be made ut any
prior time of our court. Most OF the pre-
sentiments were for retailing spirits without
license, and violating the law relative to un-
lawful assemblies The court remained IN
session but short time after the Grand Ju-
ry was dismissed. and the numerous throng
at this place collected in front OF the new
Court House to hear the speeches OF the
Congressional Candidates for the district
Oranqe Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-02

REMARKS-The market during the week has
presented very lile activity. and prices for bread
stuffs have undergone no material change-at the
close, however, there was a better feeling-Iarser
receipts, and prices had an advancing tendency
The Flour marke, has been very quiet with small
transactions, confined chiefly to the city trade ut
So % for Super; So 75@$7 for Extra, and 81 IS
a. S. for Family, So 25GSs 50 for choice brands.
The receipts of Wheat have been light, while the
demand il good but owing to the small stocks,
transactions have been limited. TIE offerings
Yesterday on Change were about ljUO bushels.
which sold at $500 lGjc. for good white. and 40
ml4jc for ordinary red. The quality of the
Wheat offered lately has been generally inferior
There has been II very fair demand for Corn for
milling dis;illing, and shipping purposes, but III
quotations there has been very little change
There was an increased demand yesterday, and
sales were made of 2o00 ousholS at soc. by mea-
suremcnt, and sc. by weight for prime white
sales Of mixed at 19@soc. No yellow offered.
and VIC have heard Of nj sales this week. Rye
and Oats are uuet, with email salOs and worry lim,-
advanced Oat- are also wanted. seeds are very
quiet there bcins light demand. and quotations
are unchanged The Grocery market for the past
week has been very active. and prices are wei ,us
tanned Sugar. Coffee, and MciasseS hold their
own, and prize. are inclined To harden. The
trade that has coiue in 50 far, purchased quite
Literally. We quote to-day H. follows Brown
Sugar 7l4Stc Molasses 2s@%Ic.; New Orleans
do, l3(t lie; Coffee, tRio) lli@ l2lc.; Laguyra
do l2!a he; Java do, l6a lie: Angusturo do,
l5c. Provisions are steady, at last weeks prices.
Fertilizers are becoming mere active, and sales to
II considerable extent are being made of the yari-
on. descriptions of Cuano. Phosphates, Be. Plas-
ter is in good demand. but the supp is very
light The arrivals Of fish from the landings Oh
the Potomac this wce. have been fair. hut the high
price: ha, e deferred many from purchasing, and
nearly all the Shad coming up are taken fox the
city markets. Prces range FROM tiv to Sl2 q
Thousand for IIsrring aud $lj@SlS T. hundred
for Shad Coal is coming down the Canal III
large quantities, and the demand for vessels il in
creaSing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-02
Baltimore Cattle Market, March 81.

Beef Ca;tlc.-Thc offerings of Cattle at the
Scales this morning SUN up 90. There was not
much activity in the market. but prices were we'll
sustained aud the avcra &c is shade higher than
the last market day. The offerings were disposed
uf in the iull"wiu. manner: $50 were driven TO
Philadelphia and New York, 80 lett oycS ansod,
and the remaining 80 were sold 20 city butchers,
at prize, ranging from 5. IL W % o. gross, max
lng M average Of 81, Nutch i. l2;c. higher than
the lH,, s-iea,
Hoa.-The supply of Hogs has improved and
ia now quite equal to the demand. Consequently
the market has grown weaker, although the,S i. no
material change to notice in prices. We quote
them at $500 1926 as to .Salty.
SHEEr.-The supII! of Sheep is limited, and
the market has improved. There is a very brisk
demand fnr them AZ S5M S6.7l r 100 lhs, gross