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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12

Two Of the lights Of learning, may be said
to have gone out, iu the deaths, on successive
days at Boston, Of WIN. II PREsroN, the his
toran, and WIN. Q. BoND, the Astronomer.-
Each, eminent in his department Of Knowledge
AID labor, had achieved worldwide celebrity,
and each leaves impeIshable footprints on the
record Of the worlds progress ia literature aud
science.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12

The PLATE to be presented to Mr.. GIDpr
consists of six pieces, manufactured in Wash
ington. skilfnlly wrought and Of great beauty
of design. A cane is also to be presented TO
the old veteran, made Of rosewood and sur
mounted with gold head The cane, and the
several pieces of plate are each inscribed Is
follows
Presented by one hundred and four mem
bers OF the 35th Congress 10 Joshua r. Gid
diOgs as a token Of their respect for his moral
worth and personal integrity"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12

The foreign news is still freighted with dis
quiet and threatened disturbance in Italy but
the danger of an actual outbreak seems to be
less now than il has been. Time has been Civ
en- TO the Austrian government to strengthen
itself at all points and it has done so with such
aceumulations of force aud care in Organization
as greatly to weaken the chauces of success in
the event of real revolt The marriage of
Prince Napoleon, the cousin Of the French
emperor, with the daughter of the king of sar.
dinia, is held to be significant of the coniuue-
ton Of France and Sardinia against Austria IN
the affairs Of Italy and thus ouly are the peo-
pie Of that country likely to ind relief from the
hated and grinding oppression Of foreign EN-
peror and domestic pope
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12

HAyu .--Soplouque, the black emperor Of
the black people Of Hayu, appears 10 be a
doomed dead niger Ills power has fallen
before the spread Of democratic IDEAS and The
standard Of the republic, upheld by HE leader
Jeffard is borne triumphant through most parts
of the island. There has not been much fight
ing,--the Congo has not the Anglo.Soxon rel
ish for powder aud ball,-but Soulouque's
strength seems to have faded as rapidly and as
imperceptibly away as snow in January thaw.
.Of the special causes OF this unexpected and
probably successful revolt we find no intelli-
gent statement as Of its results VIC have not
the means of an intelligent prophecy. Son
louquc has had the reputation in this country OF
being a successful, aud able ruler and certainly
during the four or five years since be establish
cd the empire, the island has been apparently
more quiet and prosperous than before. Per-
haps TIE people have under his tuition outgrown
the form of government which he has directed,
aud are now able us well as disposed TO attempt
the problem Of selGgovernmeut with better
prospects Of success than before. The pro-
gress of the revolution will be watched with
interest in America both for its commercial a
political results.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12

Too FAsr.-The loco foco papers have got
the news that the bill to inhict divers pains and
penalties on persons "reputed to be in whole or
in part Of African desaent who shall vote and
on the judges who allow them to vote, and on
the persons who may electioneer them to vote,
has become law, and they are greatly
rcjoiced thereat. We dislike to pail this benc-
violent joy but really the bill has not passed
the Legislature.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12
CHICAGO, Feb. 7.

CONVICTED. Henry Jumperiz, who has been
on trial for the past ten days, for the murder of
Sophia Werner, whose remains were found in
the barrel at the Hudson Railroad Depot, New
York, about year since, has been convicted of
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12

THE INTEREST Bill IN THE SENATE--In the
Senate on the 8th the House Bill to repeal the
10 per cent. law was considered in Committee
Of the Whole Mr.. Sade moved to amend by
striking out all after the euocting clause, and
inserting new bill, reducing the 10 to per
cent. Mr.. McCleary moved to amend by strik-
ing ont and inserting per cent, Which was
lost, by vote Of l3 to l6 against it. Mr.
Slade argued in behalf Of his bill that more
than million Of foreign capital would be with
drawn from his constituents, if the 10 per cent
law be repealed He wished to be heard al
length at some future day, and wished the bill
laid over The bill was laid on the table.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12

TIE POSTAGE BILL drawn up in harmony
with the views of the +. NJ General, which
purports TO abolish the frankng privilege, was
reported from the Postal Committee Of the
House few days ago. In lieu Of franking, it
proposes to give each member Sl0U per an
mum in stamps, but retains the rranbing privi-
eGe for the President exp Presidents, Presidents
widows Postmaster General and Deputies, Au-
ditor and Chief Clerk, and for those postmas-
ters whose annual pay is less than 5000. The
bill also deprives newspapers of the privilege
they now enjoy of having exchanges and their
county circulation free.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12

New REGULATION for the n. Y & Erie
r. r. has been promulgated by its Superinten-
dent, Mr.. MORAN, requiring the names of all
passengers to be given to the conductor Some
amusing stories are told of the manner in which
this singular requisition is received by the pass
engers. The answers are as various and truth
ful as they are civil, and the Superintendent is
the recipient of no very stinted amount of left
handed compliments.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12

Mr.. shermans Committee will bring TO light
some revelations Of official corruption which
will exceed anything hitherto brought 10 light
10 our history.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12
Call and Settle.

WOULD Respectfully request all per-
Il sons having unsettled accounts previous to the
First of January, 1852
(whother in my favor or no to e and settle IN. sam, i'm
mediltely - 'N''N~ -
nope all Interested will give the matter their earliest atteu
this object ~ ~
b The Notes ard Accounts Of Willard WeRs Co. must
also be settled nmrd ey they will be left with proper
persons for collection. Very respectfully, &c.
Ashtabula, January u, 1859 GEORGE WILLARD.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12

A project is maturing at Washington, for the
establishment 10 New York Of great Demo-
cratic National newspaper to teach the pure
doctrines Of Free Trade, Slavery Extension, and
the African Slave Trade A large capital is
said to be pledged to the enterprise.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12

The secretary of the treasury sent an impor.
tant statement to Congress last week. showing
the condition Of the treasury, the probable re-
ceipts and expenses for the next year, and the
necessity for such a change in the tariff MS will
produce more revenue lie urges this course
upon Congress as the ouly practicable way OF
relieving the government from embarrassment,
This is somewhat of concession from MIR.
Cobb's former position, and brings him more
into sympathy with the president on this ques-
ton. But how with the party divided between
free traders ou the one hand and protectonists
on the other, the details of the changes are 10
be perfected, it is impossible to prophecy. The
democratic members Of Virginia, South Caro-
lima and Pennsylvania cannot be United upon
any possible bill /; and the Republicans Of the
House are likely to demand more in the way oi
protection than the Senate can be induced to
Weld
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12

FoRFIGS-The steamship Asia arrived on the
evening Of the 7th with Liverpool dates to the
22d nit. The war rumors are extremely con-
hicting. No settled Judgment seems to prevail
in any quarter. The French are still making
warlke preparations, particularly at Toulon.
1t was asserted that an alliance had been con-
cluded between France and Sardinia. In Sar-
dina, the belief in approaching war was on the
increase. There had been considerable excite
ment in Lombardy with some auticipations Of
an Instruction. The Austrian Government
was to commence negotiations Immediately for
a loan of eG,0O0,OOO and had requested Tus-
cany to assist the Austrian forces with men and
money in case of war. Great Britain and Rus
sia are preserving careful neautrityi but the lat
ter country is making significant preparations in
the Black Sea pstensiby for commercial pur.
poses but really TO be prepared in event Of war,
to seize Turkey.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12

Later accounts from Port-au.Prince to the
10th of January would seem to show that by
this time the reign of the Emperor Soulonqne
must have terminated, and very likely his life
along with it, The revolution is reported to
have spread to nearly all parts of the empire,
and some very hard fighting to have occurred
at St Mare both by sea and land. which result
ed in loss to Soulouque, who had been com
PEELED to retreat. The City Of Port-au-P Prince
appears to be still held by the Emperor's part-
sans but it was thought that the nsurgent
forces, by which the city is said to be surround
ed would prevent his making good his retreat
into that city.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12

The House bill granting Public Ian ds to all
the States in aid Of the establishment and main
tenance of Colleges for the instruction of youth
in Agriculture aud the Mechanic Arts, passed
the Senate on the 7th, by vote of 25 Yeas to
% Nays. Every Republican present voted
Yea; every Fillibuster, Cuba-slealer and active
Slavery Propagandist said Nay Mr.. Douglas,
who was friend Of the bill last Winter, did
not vote. and there we're many lodges The bill
goes back 10 the House for action on the Sen
ate's amendments.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12

HARVARD CoLLEGE-At the annual meeting
Of the board Of overseeTs Of Harvard college,
the action of the faculty looking to a separa-
ton Of the theological school from the college
was concurred in; committee was appointed
to petition the Legislature in respect to build
ing for Prof Agassz's museum of natural his
toryi donation OF $4,000 year for five years
for the library from William Gray, was a"knowl
edged. The annual report of the president
states that the number Of students at the open
ing of the academic year was 73O; nearly 5000
volumes have been added to the library.
Senator Broderick of California. in his speech
on the Pacific railroad bill, showed up very
justly the Inconsistency Of the southern stric
constructionists, who "oppose an appropriation
to build railroad TO California, becnuse the
constitution grants to Congress no power tC
make such appropriations Yet these stric
construclionists, to a man, vote thirty millior
corruption fund into the hands Of the president
under the pretcnse Of buyiug Cuba !"
CONNECTICUT PoLITIcs--A Democrtic caucus
was held at Hartford, Thursday, Feb. 3D., t,
appoint delegates to their several Conventions
Over 400 were in attendance, aud there was
lively and exciting time Tha Douglas dele
gates were elected by a vote of nearly five tC
one, and strong resolutions nominating Dougla
for President were passed almost unanimously
Julius L. Strong, esq one Of the delegates t.
the State Convention, denounced the Admins
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-02-12
New York Store in Ashtabula.

SYDNEY BOOTH. Agent for n New
~ YORK JoBRING HOUSE will hold forth in the village
of Ashtabula for 60 Days, with
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-06
Later from California.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. The Overland Cali.
fornia Mail from San Francisco ON the lih,
was received at Jefferson City, this after,
noon.
The occurrence Of heavy rains had almost
stopped business at San Francisco.
Coffee was advancing; Candles firm with
limited movement; sales at l9(G2lc.; Pro-
visions were quiet, but unchanged; Butter
slow Of sale; Pork heavy; Hams (brined)
ll!c; Raw Sugars inactive, and tendency
downward. Crushed do. unsettled at lc.
Fears were entertained for the safety OF
several ships, long overdue from New York.
Among them are the Cherubim, due over
three months. and the Golden Eagle, due
over two months. Ten other clippers due
for that port had been out over l36 days.
The recent rains had penetrated every
section of the State, giving renewed activity
to the agricultural and mining Interests.
The bridge across the \ uba river II Park )
bar had been swept away by high water.
The Sacramento Valley Railroad was be-
ing vigorously pushed forward. An addl-
tional section Of eighteen miles will be nm
ished on the lst cf January. The portion
already finished was paying Is per cent. on
the cost.
The claim of Henry Cabruston, to eleven
square leagues of land in Sacramento Valley
had ben rejected by Judge Hoffman, Of the
United States Court, on the ground that Mr..
Cabruston was an unnaturalized foreigner,
and was consequently incapable OF receiving
n grant Of land from the Mexican govern
ment This decision has an important bear
ing upon other cases involving vast amount
of landed property.
Four highwaymen had attempted to rob a
stage having u large amount Of treasure, be
longing to Wells Fargo X Co. Two of the
robbers were killed and one wounded by two
Sacramento policemen, who were in the
coach at the time OF the attack.
General kibbe, Of the California militia,
who has been engaged for several years past
breaking up the haunts OF the Pitt River
Indians, has thus far succeeded in killing
eight warriors and taking four hundred pri-
soners. The latter have been placed IN the
Mendicino reservation for donestication.
The special correspondent of the Sacra-
mento Union writing from the new silver
mines ut East Sierra Nevada, says the actual
cash sales Of but small interest in the Com.
stock vein. since the first Of September,
amount to 100000. The same correspon-
deut says there are indications of other and
extensive silver veins. and thinks that the
country around Carson Valley and along the
Eastern slope Of the Sierra Nevada, is DIES
tined To 'ec"me onsbot the richest mineral
regions in America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-06
Arrest Of a Dasperado.

An outrageous attempt was made about
4 O'Clock Saturday morning to rob Mr.. VIM.
I. Welton, well known as an extensive cat
tie dealer He had been ON Il visit to Phila-
delphia and left the President Street Depot
shortly after the arrival of the cars, in com
pany with friend, who had travelled with
him aud who left him at the Gen. Wayne Inn.
Dir. W., who resides on the corner Of liol-
Inns and Striker streets, proceeded towards
his residence, and whilst ON Baltimore street
opposite the residence OF MIR. Thomas Wi
mans. was suddenly Apr cached by two men,
one of whom threw his arm around his neck
and commenced choking him, after which the
other dealt him violent blow upon the side
Of the face which knocked him down. MIR.
W., seeing that his life was in danger, cried
aloud for help, whereupon MIR. Waltemyer.
who resides near, threw up the window and
prepared to rush to his assistance. when the
fellows quickly left. Policeman Fields. sue
ceeded in the arrest of one OF the PARTIES
After confinement he was brought before
Mayor Spcer, who committed him to jail in
default of security to answer the charge Of
assault with intent to kill, and of being q
burglar lie stated that his proper nume
WAS Joe Rooms, but that he was better
known rs John Cole, and under that name
served some years in the Maryland penten.
tary. Rooms is well known TO the police as
u regular burglar, and on his person were
found large dirk, large knife, pair Of
long tweezers used for turning door keys
from the outside and heavy iron jimmy
for breaking doors and shutters. There s
nudoubt of the fact that the rascals intended
rubbing Mr.. Welton, rs he had consid-
cradle amount OF money with him. The
prisoner il Il stout, athletic man, and refu.
srd Ia give the name Of his sccomplice.-
BaiHmore i0SIicaD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-06
The Will of John Brown.
CHARLEsowN, JEFFERSON Co., Va,
LIST December, 1859.

lst December, 1859.
give to my son, John Brown, Jr., my sur
veyor's compass and other surveyors artl-
cles, if found; also, my old granite monu-
ment, now at North Elba, y. y, to receive
upon its two sides . further inscription, as
will hereafter direct; said stone monument.
however, to remain ut North Elba so long as
any OF my children and my wife may re-
main there as residents.
| give 10 my son Jason Brown my silver
watch with my name engraved ON inner
case.
give to my son Owen Brown my double
spring opera-g lass and my rifle gun lif
found presented TO me at Worcester, Mass.
Ii is gobe-sighted and new. give, also, to
the same son fifty dollars i'll cash, u be paid
him from the proceeds Of my fathers estate.
in consideration of his terrible suffering III
Kansas, and his crippled condition from his
childhood
give to my son Solomon Brown fifty dol
lars in cash, to be paid him from my father 5
estate Us an Offset to the first two cases
above named.
give 10 my daughter. Ruth Thompson,
my large old bible, containing the family
record
give to each of my sons. and to each OF
my other daughters, my son-:n-law, Henry
Thompson, and Ia each OF my daughters.ln
law, as good copy of the bible as can he
purchased ut some bookstore in New York or
Boston at cost OF five dollars each in cash;
To be paid out ot the proceeds ot my father 3
estate.
give 10 each of my grand children that
may be living when my fathers estate IS
settled, as good copy of the Bible As can be
purchased las above) ut u cost OF three dol
lars each.
All the bibles to be purchased at one and
the same time for cash, on the best terms.
Idesire to have (50) fifty dollars each paid
out of the final proceeds Of my fathers estate
to the following named persons, to wit; 10
Allen Hammond, esq. of Rockville, Tulnnd
county, Conn, or to George Kellogg, esq,
former agent OF the New England Company
at that place for the use an benefit OF that
company. Also. fifty dollars to Sias Ravens,
formerly Of Lewisburg, Summit county,
Ohio, if he can be found, also, fifty dollars
to man of Storck county, Ohio, at Canton,
who sued my father in his life time. through
Judge Hum phrey and Mr.. Epson. of Akron,
to be paid by j. K. Brown to the man in per
son if he can be found. His name cannot
remember. My father made compromise
with the man by taking our house and lot at
Mannevlle. desire that any remaining bal
lance that may become my due from my
fathers estate may be paid in equal amounts
TO my wife and 10 each of my children, and
to the widows of Watson and Owen Brown,
by nv brother. joins BRowN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-06
Remains of John Brown.

The following is the letter from Governor
Wise to Mrs John Brown, with the order
tor the delivery 81 the body:
RIcHMoND, Va, Nov. %, 1859.
IL Mrs. Mary 4. Bromn:
MADAM: Yours Of Dist inst. addressed to
me from Philadelphia came to hand this
morning.
Believe me, madam, that sadly thank
YOU for your trust in my feelings Us a man.
Your situation touches those feeling. deeply.
Sympathizing, as do with your affection.
YOU shall have the ''exertion Of my authority
and personal influence TO assist you in gath
ering up the bones Of your sons and your
husband" in Virginia for decent and ten
der interm-nt among their kindred
am happy, madam, that you seem to
have the wisdom and virtue to appreciate my
position Of duty. Would to God that pub
lie considerations could avert his doom, for
the Omuiscient knows that take not the
slightest pleasure in the execution of any
whom the laws condemn. May lie have
mercy ON the erring and afflicted.
Enclosed is an order to Ma or General
VIM b. Taliaferro, in command 1T ChareIs-
town, Va, to deliver to your order tho NOR
tai remains of your husband, "when ali
shall be over, to be delivered to your agent
ut uarper's Ferry, and if you attend she re-
ception in person. to guard you sacredly IN
your solemn mission. With tenderness and
truth | am, very respectfully. your humble
servant HENRY \. WISE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-06
Another Denial.

A letter to the New York Times. dated at
Paris on the 18th ul,, says: "Mr. Seward
arrived here five days ago. from his trip to
Jerusalem and the Holy Land, and is in good
health and spirits. lie has had some nd
ventures Of dramatic nature, and has found
besides not few obstacles Ia travel on the
route he has passed over Mr.. Seward in
dignantly denies ever having even heard OF
the projected instruction at liarper's Ferry,
and. although he recollects having received
a call from a man known rs Col. Forbes,
there was no mention made Of such an at
tempt at insurrection. Col Forbes asked
him for means for another object, which he
refused, and that WAS all he ever saw Of the
individual 10 question. Mr.. Seward goes
home in the Arago in December"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-06
The Case of DR.. Pomeroy.

tks woman concerned in tins affair is a
notorious character and has acted the "hns
band game as il is e4i'sd, tor several years,
shs is VOL known to the police, 4nd Is e / EN-
a she il atrocious. 1t is understood that,
mixed up with the affair. a. getser. up Of
black mail. are persons conn ec,ed with one
Of the Sunday papers. The case ha. not yet
been brought 10 the notice Of the police, aud
may moi b. II pr. P"neroy has no c"m
nln;nl 10 make probably other parties viii
MI. mn rnuysment.-Bostoa Bee, ist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-06

SAD Casa Clergyman IN hs Cha,
GGny.-This morning an old man name!
Quinn was brought before tho Recorder ~ tue
charge of drunkenness, aud sentenced /. Tho
chain gang for thirteen days lie had bee"
arraigned repeatedly for the same offence
during the past two or three months, sri
had before managed 10 pay his fines. We
learn that many years ago Quinn was ps:Ni
of church in one Of the villages Of Aes
England, and much respected and esteemed
by all for his good qualities. Lake too many
persons starting out in the world with br.
liant prospects, he at length yielded to th'
demon Of iutoxicution and was compelled :
resign his position. Seeing that his tutu'.
hopes were blasted. he no longer endeayor4!
to retain his position among the good a.!
vrtuous, but became a wanderer, and To-
years has lived an abandoned life, having
neither home nor friends. Memphis Tam
i,,Uy
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RICHMOND. Va, Nov 26, 1889.
r., M,;,,. I,u VIM 4 TIIiafsyrO.

IN commdnd at ChariesiomH. Ja.
SrB: When John Brown Is executed, on
Friday, the 2nd proximo You will place his
mortal remains under strict guard and pro-
tect them from mutilatlon; place them IN =
plain decent coffin, and have them taken IL
lInrper's Ferry. there TO await orders, and
agent OF Mrs Mary A. Brown, who has II
duplicate of this order. You will also allow
the bodies of her sons, who fell ut llarl err
Ferry, to be disnterrrd and taken by her
agent or order. Respectfully,
HENRY A. WISE.