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Sight Between Indians and Whites

'i@iT iiiH sss g ST. LOUIS, Feb. 10.
A fight between fifteen Pawnee In
diahs and eleven whites, in which three OF
the former were killed and several woun-
ded, occurred near Chester, Nebraska,
on the 18TH ult, The affair grew out Of
an attempt on the part of the Indians to
ccmnnit an outrage on white woman.
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,@ @MARTIN Troy, Jr., of whom we
spoke last week, as being connected with
the IsAPHENE ALLEN murder, has been
srrested and is now at Darlington, await
ing 9 preliminary trial.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
FEBRUARY, 4.

FEBRUARY, 4.
SENATE.-Mr. Green, OF Mo-, from the
Committee on Territories, reported a bill
to organize the territories of Decotah and
to be printed.
Mr.. johnson, of Tenn reported, from
the Committee Oh Public Lands, the
Homestead Bill as passed by the House,
without amendment and gave notice that
he would call up the Senate bill on the
same subject at the earliest opportunity.
The private calendar, was then consid-
cred and among the bills passed were the
following:
The bill to quiet land titles under the
Ashburton treaty in the disputed territory
of Maine.
The bill authorizing the Protestant
Episcopal Missionary Society to enter q
tract of land IN Wisconsin. -
The bill for tie relief of the Captain
and crew of the brig General Armstrong,
appropriating sixty thousand dollars was
also passed-Yeas %, Nays IL. Ad-
journed
HousE.-Mr. Wilson, of Ind. from the
Committee on Elections, made report
on the Nebraska contested election case
declaring Bird B. Chapman elected to the
seat instead of A. F. Furguson the sitting
member.
Mr.. Smith, of ILL.,, introduced bill to
establish national foundry at Alton, T.
linos. Referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs.
Mr., Phillips of Pa, said shat it was his
desire to call the attention of the House
to what he thought were mistakes in the
estimates Of the Secretary of the Treasury
bnt he yielded the floor, though with re-
luctance, at the request of gentlemen who
had made earnest appeals to him in behalf
OF the private calendar.
The House then proceeded with the con-
sideration of private bills.
After passing number of private bills,
the House adjourned.
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FEBRUARY, I


SeNATE.-A communication was re-
ceived from the Secretary of War, stating
that in his opinion the proceeds of the
sale of the old Forts of defenses might be
Ijudicious!y applied to the construction Of
new works; also that the Indian agencies
might be better performed by officers OF
the army; also that the army cannot be
judiciousIy kept within the line of settle
ment, the cost of transportation of supplies
inasmuch as the Indians are kept in check
by mere proximity Of the troops.
The Agricultural College bill was taken
up and passed, with some amendments,
which will require it to go back to the
House.
Mr.. Hurter, of Va. then tried ineffec.
tually to call up the civil and diplomatic
appropriation bill.
Mr.. Slidell desired to take up the bill
for the acquisition Of Cuba, calling atten-
tion to the fact of that measure being con-
6ded to his care. 1t was required that he
should urge it on the notice of the Senate,
rather than have it set aside by less i'm
portant business. He would move its
provisions as an amendment to the civil
and diplomatic appropriation bill. HI
finally gave notice that he would call uI
the subject tomorrow.
The Pennsylvania Avenue passenge
railway bill then came up as un6nishe,
business, and was discussed for som
hours, this being the third day of the de
bate. Six parties now seek the conces
sion of the right ofway, the contest see n
ing to be mainly between Vanderweck Ike
4 Co., the Metropolitan Railroad Con
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Z
SENATE.-Mr. Green, of No.. from
the Committee on Territories, reported
against the petition Of Messrs.s O. Reilly,
Speed & Shafner, who asked for means
to enable them TO construct - telegraph
line to the Pacific. % oeS aoilaaiioai
| Mr. Seward asked the Senate to take
up his resolution; offered some days since
to permit Messrs. Lane and McOarthy.
the claimants to the Senatorship, to have
place on the floor and argue their case.
Mr.. Bayard. of Delaware, spoke against
the proposal, and contended that the
Legislature of Indiana was guilty of disre-
spect to the Senate of the United
States - tsale .ili -
The hour of one arriving, the tariff
question came up on special order.
Mr.. Clingmau, of N. O., took the door
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Mr.. Grow, Of Pa, reminded the gentle.
men that their time would be more profit
ably employed in striking out the large
appropriations involving millions, and
not these amounting merely to a few thou
sands. The Committee rose without COM
ing to a conclusion on the bill.
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SOttTtiSuIy, duu It's oAClCiSC w Oc ItStrdlu"
ed by it alone, through the State Consti-
tuition, the allegation that small part only
is touched answers and refutes ITSELF A
pickpocket might as we'll attempt to justi-
fy himself, by pleading that he only stole
a part of his victims money. Nothing
can overcome the absolute inability of the
General Assembly to contract away the
sovereign power of taxation belonging to
this commonwealth. A child might as
we'll contract to main or murder its moth
er; and the other party pretend to have a
right to enforce the contract.
We would seriously advise the banks
not to insist upon the pound of flesh. 1t
is not for their interest as capitalists; and
it is against the duty of their corporators
as citizens to attempt the evasion of equal
burthens by presisting in endeavours to
bolster up monstrous usurpations against
the rights and dignity of Ohio. The peo-
pie may be often baffled, but they are not
easily beaten; and are unwilling to believe
that the Legislature of 1S45 could right.
fully usurp the power to impair that SOW
ereignty which created it. True it is,
that part of the Supreme Judges of the
United States, following and extending
the application ofthe Dartmouth College
case, in which the taxing power, the very
pith and morrow of the bank cases, was
not involved, decided that these charters
were contracts. Three of the Judges.
however, dissented, The very vigorous
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-23
Who are Divided :

Every opposition journal thai we open fur
nshes abundant evidence Of the impossiblily
of the union Of the faetious north and south
SgAinst the Democracy IN the approaching ma.
tionsl contest. The Northern Republicans had
for a long while eosxed aud plead with the
"Amerieans," Old Line Wings, and that por-
dou Of disseminated politicians who live south o
the Mason and Dixon Line, to unite with them
in overhrowing the Democracy in 1850; aud dl
vers plans were proposed to accomplish this De.
sired snion oae by one these plans failed
ln is no longer any hope, The
OtoomiDg bitter towards each 9th.
er.
These are the parties who harp upon the dis
seusions Of the Democracy Why, we have
profound peace in our organization When com
pared with the cslerwaulng opposition op
posed to US. Discussions IN our party Why
the fag ends are whstling that tune for the pur.
pose Of keeping up spirits while passing
through their buryibg ground
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-23

ClNoMNArTi AND MhcgINAw RAItRoAp.
The Board of Directqfs u this Company Ar,
now in session in 0reeufile. We learn thai
negotiations ier loan sn1lcisnl to build and
equip the road afe now pending IN Eorope
with every prospect Of Ultimate suecesp--
Several Communications have been received
from an Agent Of the Company, in England
w.ich would seem 10 warrant the opinion
that the project is favorably entertained in
that quarter, and that the desired assistance
will ultimately be rendered
The Farm Mortgage Bonds belonging 10
the Company could be readily disposed Of, al
fair rates, but we understand that the orig
inal determination to bold thom until event.
ual success 10 rendered certain, will be in
hexibly adhered TO- This is right. II would
be calamity, indeed, TO those who have 90
generously came forward 10 the aid Of this
enterprise, TO expend the securities which
they have placed at the disposal Of the de
rectory, without, at the same time, securing
the completion OF the road
We trust we may soon be able 10 an-
nounce the gratifying Intelligence that the
pending negotiation 10 Europe has been
successful~-[Greenville Journal 22d
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City PrOperty-Desirabic Resi-
dencel

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Letter from Tom sapArn

Tho New YbrR slil ,ef 81 this week says
t3hg iuformcd By Mr. Heenan of his in.
tfntion to challenge the Champion of Eng
land, and the challenge almost Immediately
after appearing in the Clipper, we at once
sent letter to. our London correspondent
giving the challenge with request for him
personally to wait upon Mr.. Sayers, and his
backer, Mr. Gideon, and get their reply as
soon US might be convenient That reply
reached us on Monday last, by the steamer
Europa, and is as follows;
sSS MR, HRENAN: In answer TO your chal-
lenge in the Clipper of the 18th inst, | beg
10 inform you that | cannot now accept il, ,as
you know am matched with an Unknown
also with Bob Brettle, and before | can ao,
Gept another challenge | must he clear OF
both but should be fortunate enough Il
win my three events, viz: Benjamin, the
Unknown, and Brettle, will be most happy
to fight you for not less than e200 n side
(and bet you e5OO or $1,000 win) and the
champions belt, according to the rules
Of the London Prize Ring. Till these fights
are settled, cannot enter into any fresh
matches, hut in the event of any thing trans
piring that may upset them, AMI should be
a man clear Of any matches, my hacker and
erepresentative, Mr. John Gideon, will pu
himself in direct communication with the
editor of the Clipper, and it is then possible
we shall come to terms; as we should have
all that either of us require--a fair stand NJ
fight for the championships clear stage
and no favor, and may the best man win.
Yours respectfully,
TOM SAVERS,
Champion of England.
killam arms, Brighton
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-23

MgLAScHoLy EyRNE-We are pained 70
chronicle the death, BY hanging, of Mrs.
Elizabeth Grouse, a widow lady Of some ilf.
y years Of age, who had been living alone
for some time in the room formerly occupi,
cd as an ofhco by the late Dr.. Sturr. She
had been absent for an hour or more, and,
upon search being made, she was found 10
the privy, suspended by the neck, and dead
She leaves one child, boy about IL years
Of age No cause can be assigned for the
rash act except WEAKNESS OF life. She had
frequently complained to her friends in q
desponding mood, Of her trials and sorrows
-Edton Democrat
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were induced 10 20 TO an expense Of over
tree hundred dollars for new material, TO en-
Arge and otherwise improve the paper and
gain launch it upon the ocean Of newspaper
doml
We sympsthise with our unfortunate neigh.
Dor, and wish him we'll in whatever he may up,
dertake. We infer from portion of Mr.. G S
remarks. (aboye) that he will az iu enter
the profession in more promising field.
The Democracy OF Preble are now without
an organ. We propose to supply the want Of
our neighbors, TO the best Of our ability, and
invite Items Of political aud other interest from
that direction. VIII our friends in Preble keep
us informed of what is transpiring iu their
county The Democracy Of Preble are respect
iully invited to subscribe for the Empire, and
assist in its circulation in their midst, at least
until such time as they can arrange for the pub
licaton of paper there. We pledge them to
devote ourselves to their interest as far as pos
sible, aud hereby ask them to heartily co,oper
ate with us 10 this regard.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-23
WnAr WHISKY Can AocoupIl,u -Tb,

WHAF WHISKY CAN AocoMPLIsH. The
Cincinuatti Gazette of Friday says An old
man was brought to the Ninth street station
at late hour, by couple Of policemen, who
found him drunk in the street-thoroughly
saturated inside with whisky, and outside
BY the raiu-storm. -Four or FIVE years ago
he was worth some S25, goo, and within that
period has squandered nearly every dollar
Of it for liquor He is now without home
friends or place 10 lay his head
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-23
CIcnr Ihe TrnnIr

THE undersgned win continue the Clothing BUSH
mesa In all Its branches, at the old stand, on I'd
street, one door east Of the Central bank. he re-
turns his thanks TO all his patrons for their liberal
and scores Of new ones that he Is beter than ever
prepared TO accommodate them and the AZ public
with full stock OF Ready Made Clothing, OF every
description, Cents Furnishing Goods, etc.
has high collars, 10 stand up, and straps 20
keep down those who are inclined TO rise too high
III word, he has every thing In the Clothing
line, which the public may desire.
"cloAf the track, Rabbitsn
sPrd-tf JOSEPH LRBENsBRReRR,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-23

00 000 ACRES of Land in Illinois, on
'OOSOOO or nearlines Of Rail RoaIs, compr-
sing Improved Farms and wild lands.
Tothose having small farms In this section, that
will sell at n good price, would say sell, and go
where you can get a large tract of land at n low
price, and where you win have equally good mar
kets.
ALSO, 10000 Acres well selected Land,
in Missouri, both the quality and title of which
l will guarantee. For sale or exchange for Oth-
or property, on the most desirable terms
ALSO, A small but choice Farm in Clark
County, well improved, will be sold cheap, and
city property taken In part payment.
ALSO, A fine Lot on Ludlow St, between
9Th and 5th i1s by 30 ft.-slley back.
ALSO, Garden Lots Of q acres each, on
the River Road, near the city.
ALSO, A 3 story Brick Business House, on
Jefferson, between 81 and 18th sts., and desirable
residence on 9TH ST., bet Main and Ludlow.
ALSO, Fine impoved Property in miami
City," and dayton View" In tracts OF from to
Is acres. All for sale CHRAPby
CHAS. e. CLARKE,
feb2I Real Estate Agent, Ciegg's Building
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-23

tA-Printers' errors are sometimes laugh
able. A young clergyman printed SER
moni the subject Of which was the necessity
fog moderate and rational recreation, IN
which occurred the passage, tMon should
work--and play too The want Of stroke
ruined Is Hnd the religious world was scan-
dalized by reading, "Men ahould work and
play loo. N
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-23

SINGuLAR.-lt is generally observed that
persons of about forty years, especially
young ladies of that age, are very forgetful
of those with whom they were acquainted ia
childhood. This remarkable dimness OF
memory has been appropriately styled "the
darkness Of the middle ages"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-23
Killam arms, Brighton.

SAD SHowING FOR SLAvERY.--The New
Orleans Crescent breaches dismal discourse
over the result Of the late election in st. Lou
is It says il Is determined the South shall
know the worst, and though the crime is
awfully disagrseable, it will positively be the
the whole truth, 1t declares Delaware to be
more with the South than Vermont Mis-
Aouri is almost gone, and viii soon be with
the enemy, Maryland is going rapidly,
while Western Virginia is deeply inoculated
with the virus of Fres-sOilism, and so is
Western Kentucky and the Crescent mourn,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-23

naS-A teacher wishing to explain to lit
tie girl the manner in which lobster casts
bis shell when he has outgrown it, said
what do you do when you have outgrowu
your clothes You throw them aside, don't
you p ooh no r replied the little one, I'VE
let out the tucks r.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-23
Baton pemocrat susnended.

We regret 10 announce that our worthy CO.
temporary Mr. Gould, Of the Eaton Democrat,
has permanently suspended the publication oi
his paper, and that the material has been dis.
posed Of to parties in indiana THE "pemo
scrar' vase good paper. and should have been
app6nedA fheD eDeih9efaey y'of the Third Dis
lret car III afForda dispense villa the aid Of
an organic Preble county; and We hope that
our friends over there will arouse themselves
aud determine that paper shall be again es
tabl'shed at Eaton, and be supported, too
We make an extract from the valedictory Of
Mr Gould, which will give the reasons for his
course:
With this number Of the "Preble %. Demo.
crat," it's earthly career forever closes in Prcbe
county, and we cease to be an Editor, we hope
however, Tor the present only, We leave the
Editorial tripod at this time with many regrets,
bat the first law Of nature )" demanded imper.
atively that we should sacrifice no more means
or labor, physical and mental, without remu
nerat!ye support from those whose principles
we advocated, aud as we have demonstrated 10
~ our hearts bitter satisfaction, that the Democrat
&c party OF Preble county WILL NOT support a
paper, no matter by whom published, we have
took the first opportunity presented and dispos
ed Of the material, which in a short time will
be removed into Indiana.
No one will feel more sensitively the burning
1hame, the deep disgrace, the death of the
lrgan will attach 10 the Democracy Of Preble
oounty, than oprseii because a litils more thau
20 years ago we,Niele forced % ths same hv-
iliatirk acrior tise want of support. 6usfaYa,
ne solemn promise Of q large lhnmbsr oistas
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-23

Francis A. Lloyd, )superior %

Francis A. Lloyd, lsupcrior Court.
No ffQa
Adam Kuntz and Sarah Kuntz
PURSUANT 10 an order Of the Superior
Court OF Montgomery county, Ohio, made In the
shove case, At It's February term 1850 and 10 me d.
reeted, VIII offer at public auction NJ the door Of
the Court House. In the cty OF Day on IN the coun
" OF Montgomery and State OF Ohio, on
Friday, April %, 1859.
between the hours Of I aud O'Clock i. NJ OF said
dayi the following lands and tenemens: situate In
lne county OF Montgomery, and known and described
Of the town OF west Dayton, In said conn
" OF Montgomerv, being thep premises this day
CohNe&eobY we executors Of David Hawthorne and
Jesse X. Christopher to said Kuntz.
said property q 10 be aeld on a Judgment In favor
o. francis a, Lloyd, Ys. Adam kuntz and Sarah
NUM-. Inc hboNe property has been appraised at
eight hundred and twelve dollars and cannot be sold
Tor less than two-thirda Of the appraised value,
Ietms OF SAFE tash. ~ n. JORDAN,
49,. Master Commissioner
OF Superior Court OF Montgomery county ohio
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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-23

n@- -Pa-ser.ick-kwa, a winnebago brave,
died at Washington on Saturday last, of
Pneumonia lie was about 55 years Of age.
tie was buried on Sunday in the Congress-
ional Cemetr =.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
NTnsIer com nlissioner's sale.

Master commissioners sale.
PURSUANT to an order Of lhe Superior
court qi Montgomcry County, Ohio, 70 me a.
On Friday, che 10th day Of April, 1859,
~ tho door OF the Court House. in the CITY o Dav.
,on sei ~ public outcry 70 the highest bidder, be-
tWcen the hours OF and O'Clock, M. Of said dav
the following described Real Kstatei situate In the
GUY o. Dayton county Of Montgomery and state OF
ONO toWit Ihirty-two ieet Gcwidth on the weaf
alue ot me east half OF in-lot number nincty-onr
(sil on the plat Of the city Of dayton.
said property has been appraised At aa.4O0 and
cannot be sold iof iosa uhn twosihirdi of me ans
praised value thereof.
Term. Of sale cash To be sold AZ the euit Of iona
taan Harshmani against William simmA and
olheFs' E. JORDAN,
Master Commlasioncr
OF tho Superior Court Of Montgomery county o.
1ysekEL and SrRoN0, Atpys for Plaintid
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Master Commissioner's Bal,

Hamilton county, ONO, ~ us..e partition =. ....
property belonging to the Find ey heirs in Montgom-
cry county OHIO. Said lot fronts Onthe north side OF
First st. Dayton, In said Montgomery county twenty
poles drumming back TO the Lake Erie andA1 iv-
er Rail Road, in sa Montgomery county, Ohio com
tanning five acres and one hundred and twenty poles
said property Is to be sold on judgment in favor
Of David A. Waieham, against Alexander Swayne,
ct al. The abeve property has been appraised at
Sl00625, and cannot be sold for less than
OF the appraised value.
Terms of Sale, Cash, N. L. JORDAN,
Master Commissioner
of superior Court of Montgomery County, Ohio
NJ q BurTERFiELD, Atty for Plaintiff
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Flax Mil for Sale.

THE large Mill built by the dayton Flax
\ Co.. with acres OF ground, Is offered for sale,
AZ bargain.
II hss all the machinery necessary for doing a
large business, complete and In good order. The
property viii be sold on the most reasonable terag
on application to CHAS b. CLARKE,
apr2i Real Estate Agent, Third street.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-23
No. 1889.
superi Court of Montgomery County
Ohio.
MASTER COMMISSIONERS SALE.

OulO.
MASTER COMMISSIONERS SALE.
Herbert S. Williams vs.. Warren Warner
and others
PURSUANT to an order of the superior
Court Of Montgomery county Ohio, to me d.
rected will sell at public auction at the door OF he
Court House. In the city OF Dayton, in said county
Of Montgomery, on
Saturday, April, 30, 1859,
between the hours of and O'Clock p NJ the follow
ing landa and tenements; situate In the county of
Montgomery, and state Of Ohio, In the south-east
quarter of section number hve town on e. range ak
east, Sc and described as follows Beginnngon the
south line Of said section At the south-west corner
Of John Hlveley's nine acre lot; thence N AZ Q w,
torty-eight poles to said HiveleJ'B NJ w. corner;
thenceS S5A w. 1871 poles TO a stone; thence s.
~ E.torty-seven and eighty-hve hundredtha poles
to the south line OF said section thence NJ s6o Il.
1871 poles TO the place of beginning
Appraised at $780, and cannot be sold for less than
Cash.
Said lot otcontains ave acres, with house and other
improVeme Is thereon; Is situated in the Miami
bottom, mile south Of Greencastle, and miles
southwest OF Dayton, is rich soil and excellent for
gardening. JOHN SCOTT,
Master Commiasionor
of superior Court Of Montgomery county, Ohio
BoLTTS BELvfLLE, Att'ys. for Plf.
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b6~An undivided twolthird interest in the
Little Hotel property, indianapolis, was sold
on Saturday, for $4,000. Thomas Clark OF
Jasper County, was the purchaser.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-23

A FINE Lot on Steeles Hill, containing
a ~ acres--Ieautifully situated-win be soid
cheap, on application 10
CHAs. Il. CLARKE
Aprb Real Estate Agent, sd street
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NOTICE 10 sTocKuoLDnRs.

OFFICE OF TUE GIN, HAM.a DAYTON RR. co.,
CNcINNATI, April 9th, 1853. :
THE Annual M Getting of the Stockholders
4 Of this Company will be held at their ONCE,
lSXth street Depot) in Cincinnati, on Tuesday, the
ten, in the morning; at which time report of the
affairs OF the Company for the year preceding, will
be submit d. And at the same place, and on the
same day between the hours OF ten in the morning,
and three In the afternoon, the Stockholders W III
make choice of nine Directors TO serve the ensuing
year, and act on any other business which may be
presented. +. II. SHORT. see'y.
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