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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-24

EMIGRATION TO THE WESTERN GoLD REGIoNs---
Every Indication from the gold regions of the
West foresbadows an immense emigration In that
direction during the approaching summer From
all quarters of the country, the young the hardy
and the adventurous are looking TO the tempting
prospects held out there In staid New England
and in "chivalrous" Kentucky, alike, parties OF
emigrants are organizing. Since the discovery
of gold at Pixies Peak and Cherry Greek it is
probable that some seven or eight thousand
people have settled in those localities. In the
vicinity of Cherry Creek quite a village has
already grown up, having population of some
fifteen hundred. There is very little doubt,
judging from the reports of army officers and
other reliable persons, that gold really exists
there, and perhaps in great abundance. If it be
so, the emigration of the coming season will
fairly develope the auriferous qualities of the
soil, for we doubt not that at least seventy-iive
thousand adventurers, from the East and from
the West, will turn their faces towards it in the
coming spring.
II these Western territories should fulfil the
promises they now hold FORTH and should prove
as rich in mineral wealth as California, Oregon
and the Fraser river districts, the next census
will show some extraordinary facts with re-
ference to the comparative population Of
different sections of this country. We know
that subsequent to the California emigration, the
census exhibited considerable diminution in
the per centage of increase in some Of the At
lantic States, and even positive decrease in the
population of some of the counties in the State
of New York. And the same thing was mani
tested ut the time that the agricultural wealth Of
the now settled Western and Northwestern States
was enticing emigration from the East. Within
the ten years which have elapsed since the dis.
covery of gold in California the population of
that State has increased from twenty-six thou
sand to over half a million. In that time, from
one to two millions of people have passed to and
from California from the East-some to become
portion of its regular population; some to
carry the spirit of enterprise which sent them
forth still further along the shores of the Pacific
into fresher fields; some to realize their dreams
and return Independent, and some to die, with
the coveted cup Of prosperity half raised to
their lips.
Looking at the prospects which Kansas and
Nebraska, Arizona and British Columbia now
present, in connection with the growing spirit Of
enterprise manifestng itself in all portions of
the country, it can be matter of no surprise to
the far-seeing should the great Pacific slope SUI
persede the Atlantic side of the continent as the
centre of population, before many years have
passed away.
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THE LATEST NEWS.
INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON.
Caucus of Democratic Senator's Relative
to the Public Business.
The Thirty Million Bill to be
Brought to a Vote.
PrOtracted Discussion In the Senate on
Political Topics,
&C., &C., DC.

Our Special Washington Despatch.
ANOTHER SENATORIAL CAUCUS ON THE CUBA BILL
INCREASE OF PosTAGE-CABINET MEETING ON
MEXICAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN THE
ARMY, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Feb. %, 1859.
caucus of democratic Senators held this morning.
to determine upon tho be pursued with regard
the Cuba bill and other business It decided to take
the bill up Friday and continue in session till vote
had the opposition should hold out even till Sunday
The bill will pass as reported by Mr. Slidel Mr.. Mason's
amendment meets with no democratic favor.
also decided to favor increasing letter postage
five cents Even should this increase pass Senate
il Ia not believed 1t can pass the House.
Considerable conversation ensued on the question of
The tariff and unanimously acknowledged that there
must be change in the tariff the general feeling being
favor Of temporary establishment Of the of 1s4s
This is highly important STEP and will have marked
effect on the House.
At meeting of the Committee on Ways and Means to-
day, motion TO report the three proposed tariff bills was
lost.
The Pennsylvania delegation agreed in to-day TO
vote against all appropriation bills Till the tariff amend
ed.
Cabinet meeting was held today. 1t ia understood
the subject of Mexico was fully discussed The popriety
Of sending to Congress message TO expedite public bust
also considered No determination has yet been
reached TO the recognition of President Juarez
ment, but 1t Is the impression Senior Mata will be
ceived If the United States do not act promptly Mexico
will soon be mere dependency of England.
The Army Reepchment Board collecting such inor-
nation as will enable them to suggest practical amend
ments in the present system They find extremely diff
hcut to acquiese in all the reforms suggested by the ecrc
tary Of War; It will be time before the Board can
report.
The Post Office Appropriation bill will be reported to the
House in the morning.
Tho Investigating Committee Of Accounts met this
ing and examined Mr. Smonton the charges he had
preferred in his correspondence in the Times He stated
that he had procured his information from Thompson and
Fitzhugh. The committee will make unanimous report
exonerang every member Of the Committee Of Accounts
and resolution that the witnesses shall be prosecuted for
perjury.
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TIE GENERAL NEWSPAPER DESPATCH.

WASHINGTON, Feb. %, 1859.
The bill heretofore reported by Senator Green and
which he intends TO call up as opportunity
will admit, combines the outlines OF territorial govern.
ments both for Dacoah and Arizona making them "twin
sisters" When admitted States, shall be "with or
without slavery, as their constitutions may prescribe"
The Fugitive Slave law is TO be extended Dacoah
the laws passed by recent Legislative Assembly there
to be in force until repealed by the Legislature authorized
by this bill The constitution and all United States laws
not locally nappcabe TO have the Same force and effect
within the Territory Of Arizona elsewhere within the
United Staes In each Territory the right Of suffrage and
holding Office shall be exercised only by white male c
Of tho United Stacs actual residents. The suffrage
Arizona also extends 10 those recognized as citizens by
the treaties with Mexico.
The number Of acquired by tho recent treaty
with the Yancton tribe of Dacotah Indians is twolvo
instead Of millions, for which the United States agree
10 pay i've cents
A public document shows that as far as the United
States has undertaken the survey OF the coast the pro
gress has been entirely satisfactory half Of the
Atlantic and Gulf coast Of the United States having been
completed in less than twenty-five years giving lair
promise of completion of the ed work in ten or twelve
years moro. In point Of expense the operations have
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-24

THE ALBANY GENERALIZATION SYSTEM Ex-
TENDED TO BRooKIYN.-It seems that the system
of Capitalization by which the functions Of our
local authorities have been usurped by the Legis-
lature at Albany, by the creation of Commits
sioners to do this thing and that which of right
belongs to the Corporation and chief magistrate
of the city, is extended to Brooklyn; and New
York is not the only city that has reason to COM
plain Of this State despotism over municipal in
stitutions. The people of the sister city beyond
the East river are in the same predicament with
ourselves. brace of bills, furtively intro
duced, are now before the Legislature, by which
the act appointing the Water Commissioners of
Brooklyn is proposed to be changed in man
ner contrary to the original intention of the
people, and contrary to their wishes at present.
and the Commissioners themselves are working
and lobbying at Albany to have the alteration
effected, not for the benefit Of the people, but
for their own benefit, or the benefit of their
friends. The bills provide for the creation of a
permanent Water Board of three members, to
be selected by the present Commissioners, who
will no doubt select themselves, or some of their
shadows; and these three men-a despotic trium-
virate-are to regulate and manage the whole
business, without any control over them. But
not content with this they arc to be q board Of
Sewerage Commissioners BESIDES and to have an
equally irresponsible and unlimited power over
the sewerage of the city.
We have said that the Brooklynitcs are suffer-
ing in common with ourselves; but there is this
difference: We, in New York, are 80 used to the
tyranny that, like patient beasts of burden, we
submit to it without complaint; whereas our
nelghbors are not yet sufficiently Injured TO the
yoke to stand quietly under it. Such is the in
dignation felt that meeting has been called for
this evening, at the Brooklyn City Hail. to de-
nounce the whole business, and to insist that the
departure from the original contract for the wa.
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laying Our or WASHINGTON HEIGHTs.-In
another part of this days HERALD will be found
the second petition with the accompanying acD
presented to the Legislature, and signed by the
property owners in the region known by the
Post Office laws as Washington Heights" ask
ing for the appointment Of commissioners to lay
out the avenues and cross streets Of that beaut-
I'll faubourg according to the natural confgura
ton OF the ground The act accompanying this
petition is better than the former one, which we
published week ago, because it names the COM
missioners, whose character and whose interest
in the land are guarantees that they will do no
thing fraudulent in the premises; whereas, by the
other act, which left a blank for the names of
the commissioners, the blank might be filled up
by men in every way Objectionable, aud who
would infiict heavy taxation upon the proprie-
tors, and at the same time lessen the value Of
The property by destroying the natural beauty
of the ground. If the act, which we publish
vented
But what we would much prefer, aud what
would be still better avouId be 10 call a meeting
Of The rrcprietors, whO could lay ont the ground
Memselues, and present their plan TO the Legis-
iature for ADOPTION The whole thing could be
missioners, and without any risk Of the grounds
being spoiled, or laid ont contrary to the wishes
of those who have the deepest interest in them.
The matter involves a question Of Judgment and
taste as well as integrity.
At the lower end of the Central Park
way that will render them extremely un-
healthy for years to come, being filled up with
materials taken from anywhere, without regard
to proper drainage, and reducing the whole to
one dead level, in violation both of the laws OF
nature and of health. To lay out by the rectan-
gular system such city as Philadelphia which
is all one plain, may do very well, for no other
alternative is left. But in New York, where
there are natural elevations, with granite rocks
and springs, that system is inapplicable, and the
natural CONFORMATION of the ground ought to be
followed. 1t has been laid out by God Almighty
to violate his laws.
Now, the region OF Washington Heights is thus
laid out. Nature has given it both health and
beauty, and all that is wanted is not to interfere
with nature, but to obey her dictates. The land
on that elevated pl ateau is every day rising in
value. A few weeks ago some of the property
Of the late General Bogardus sold for $4,000 per
acre, being seventy-6ve per cent beyond what it
would have brought four years before. Now,
the whole land in that region is worth 5000
per acre for elegant building SITES and in ten or
fifteen years it will bring $4,000 per acre.
Let no commissioners, therefore, appointed by
the intrigues of the lobby, Or the harpies and
vultures that hover around all such jobs and
spoils, lay their unclean hands upon it. The
owners themselves are the best judges of what
suits their own interests in one of the most de-
lightfhl suburbs in the world. Let the Legisla-
ture do nothing.
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ter works will not be tolerated, that the cost
shall not be increased, and that the power in the
whole matter shall he vested in the Common
Council, where it properly belongs We are
glad to see this step; it liz just what was wanted,
and we hope that all patriotic and good citizens,
irrespective of party, will attend the meeting,
and give it weight
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A CARD FROM J. W. FTT2UUGH.
TO THE EDITOR OF TIE HERALD.

WASHINGTON, Feb. %, 1860.
The statement Of your Washington correspondent pub.
sbed to-day that Mr. Soaring introduced before tho Com
mittee Of Investigation affidavit from contradictog
my testimony, is totally erroneous have neither signed
nor given any affidavit in the case. J. W. FIrZHUGH
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been ess than similar in Europe, besiaa being more
expedtiousy com eted The survey has beea extended
In every board State and Territory of this country
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-24

A CAUTION TO DISTINGUISHED VIsITERs-A
writer in the Ledger, who saw and conversed
with Kossuth last fall, says of him.
When saw him last fall Kossutb talked with the deep
est interest OF Amer Affairs and Of his visit the Unit
cd states lie pos freely g The errors into wh,ch he had
been brdd BY has igsordnce " our AFFAIRS and by the ad
c'ce u irtereSed frierds
This is at once candid confession and
voice of warning to other distinguished visiters
who may come among US.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-12-19

BAEHISG HOUSE or
q - . r q y O.. n ID 3 - . ~ - Q ..
THAvE this day sdmittsd u ! rsftnsr In The
y BANKING Business, Alexander RAaelay, {who hAa
been my tellsr for the Ast SIX years.. 1hs husi-
ns.s, hereafter, Will " SOndactsd under The arm
GRO. @. .AHDERaON q 90.
Being one of the oIAsst Baking Hoasst (if not
theoAsst) In Iowa, the new arm sonelts = sontin-
nance of lorms- patronage - tbsral1y sxtsndsd to
the senior partner. g.
They win make csllsctions and remit, lsls Ex-
change, on the day 0f payment, fres ef charge.
Their rsfsrsnsss are asfcrmsrly by ssnior part
nsr wis
u{@ RRR1R8Hcns:
Park Bank, m. r. s
Ninslswa Laniax Co., BaAksys,N.Y
6WAr1 NJ. Clark i Co.. Phila1elphia.
Msw.M HeakiaGc GO, boston.
GApp, InIlay : Dfswns, Banksrs, Boston.
rs WasinA Dank, UAieaeo.
n HO4nAn = aslneka, Chicago.
MsshaniO Banke pittshaF9h.
larnsrs, ,Deposit 4AAk Pittshargh.
Kxanse kRaAM, N4nAsss,
dnnas R<ofAsetsn !. cinsinaaai.
a. p. Hsat o., q LeaisvilIs.
Ksoksk, an ~. G1O.c. ANDERSON
JA0O0 4sSss4 4s.s.4 4g4 sg
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M ". n CKs, M h.. surgeon
lv1s Demttst. Qfics on Second ST., -
betwcen Main and Johnson streets, He'd
kuk, lows. ~

Dr.. Hicks, In renewing his card 10 the public,
would call attention TO . new style Of "Phts
Work, which IL peculiarly adapted 20 Aat, irregu
lar. snd otherwise diaaouit Jaws. This improvs-
ment has been sstsd thrse years and has sustained
its early promise of hlling real want In plate
work. The work il now worn by many oecnT most
promilent citizens, who give II hearty approval,
and 70 whom be u permitted to refsr tAoss inter-
ested.
Dr.. HI. Is Also nounting "Contianous Gum"
work, aBlock'' work, and ordinary s.Goid Plate
work, for which he has = superior stock cf mste-
rial. he 10 prepared " 6lI teeth With Nsld Foil,
"Adhesive Gold" and "ChrystAl Gold, !" In The most
thorough and dsrable manner.
In view of the stringsncy In money nAttsrs
some aliusion to PxlcEs may not b impEOpsr.-
While, On the eas hand Dr. n. bslissss itto hs the
better policy, ~ we'll ~ ths honestsr soafse, not
70 work at eli than 70 work at prices that VIII me-
cessitAtA inferior work on the other hana hs y
willing to conform In his charges TO the lower
standard Of remuneration that other cecepations
have suffered. & 44se
With 6fteen years experience, > thorouxh dsvo-
tion TO his profession. and N earnest 1sars to
please he 10 determined to nsrit And hspss 70 rs-
ceive, continuation Of the liberal patronage hsrs-
tofore enjoyed.
July yIi.dkw
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A g.. = Ell M AN,
wHf1xBALx DxAIER
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC

FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
Dn Y . . b Ds. NOrI0Ns, - O..
Corner ef Fourth ssd Main streets,
Ii A6 just Seceivsd AIasgs snA eplendid stock Of
IL FALL ana WlNTER GOODS, Oh the
skssa snd most approved styles, pufehasDA direct
~ from the Importer and Manufactursrs, snd
win b sold On - rsasonabie terms thsy san b.
The sksention n City and coaatry MsreAAats II
respectfully so1iHfted.
seut1UaEv AZ
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Kookuk. Mt. Pleasant and Mus.
catine. and Iowa Southern
CHANGE OF TIMEI

WA1SOk A440080AAA01sSo AOS0~VOs
CHANGE or TIMEI
EyROM AND AFTER MONDAY, DECHMBER 3,
and until further notice. trains will run ~ fol-
lows:
M FIrst TraIn
Will iesve Ksckuk att o'clock :. n. and xrrive ut
Fort Madison - $40 .. m.
second Train
Will leave Ksokuk at . p. m, and srrive at Fort
Madison nj 5.40 p. N.
First Train
Will leave TT. Madison At 0sa& =. m. and arrive
1T keokuk at 1O346 4. m.
SecOn1 a'raam
Will leave Fort Madison at $40 p. m., and arrive
at ksokak at $3.50 p. N.
The To'c clock .. m. train from Ksckuk connects
at Fort Madison with first class Post Coaches Of the
Western Stage Co., making sure conneotions 1t
Burlingtsa With evening trains East and West.
afare BY this route as Low AS THE LOW
EST, and passengers subjected 10 - few changes
THROUGH TICKETS over this line can be pro-
cured TO all tho principal plAces East, VEST and
North, Of ]. h. TEwKSBUkY, Ticket Agent, op-
posits the Billings House, Main, at., Ksokuk.
b. W. DAVIS, Supt.
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&eskuk ~. Ne . M ofnes . = Minnssssa %
RAIL 40AD
CA ANG 3 % TIME
ONE DAILY TRAIN.
~ and sitter this date and usdlfartAsr notice,
~ ONE Passenger Train viii run each way
dAiIy t6undays excepted,) . foIlows.
Leaving Keokuk at 6:lO 4. y.
Leaving Bentonsport at 2:3O Pr.
connecting u the latter place, ~ heretofore.
points In Middle, Western and Southern Iowa,
Eebrsska, Kansas, ke.
THROUGH TICKETS TO 81. Louis, LouisviIls,
Cincinnati, and the East, may be had 1t the Once
In Benton sport.
- Fare ~ low ~ the lowest, to AL Southern
and Eastern Cities.
~Passsngers by this route make sure connso-
tions with the B. N. X. r Il. at Fairfield, reach
ins Ottamwa the same evening. -
Superintendent.
A~Ticket Once ut Railroad Depot.
IN Once in Kilbourpe's Block.
kcokak. Sept. rs, 56-dtw
NORTH ATLANTIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
In Regular 7ArosgA Lane TO SsH F,aacisco, sia fAs
PANAMA RAILROAD,
And connscsing only with the steamers Golden
Gate, Golden Age, John L. Stephens and
Sonora Of the
Pacific Mail Sfeossskip Co. at P0MSssa,
Direct to AspiHwau.
The splendid Steamships
BALTIC, ADklATIC AND ATLANTIC,
Having been entirely reftted and adapted to the
California trade, will hereafter run as above,
lcxving New York on the 9Th and 20th of
each mcnth, from the foot Of Caual
street and North River
~ Passengers and Nails will be forwarded BY
PsnAma Railroad, and connect % Panama with the
Pacific Nail Steamship Compsnys nagui6ceut
Stsamships. which viii be In readiness, and leave
rnnxDIATRLr for SAN Francisco. They will BE- On
barksd free of expense frDn kailroed, by Comra-
ny's Steamboat TOB0aA. aA
An sxperiencrd surgeon IN attacked To each ship
Stesrage Passengers found in cooked provisioIs,
Kidding, ana attendance. Ii Is believed that the
raDsommsdations sGorded BY the abovsship6 are m
sarpaaasd ~ any in the world. The public are in
foxmaA thAt tbs r. " s. 6. Co. always have ONE
Oh MORE EXTRA clEAMRR6, lying ~ Raasna,
raady for 20, To avoid any possibls astsation Of
Passssgess er Nails, su1 embark tAsir passsn-
gsn b, ,AtAARbost
For pAssAgs apply 1t tho only oAkcs ef ths Com
psuy, On tho Wharf fool Of Canal Street, North
River, 70 WIN. HI. WICKHAM. s
HnOtl kd1m
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sFac1 in, Dentistry.
Dr. L. C. INGBR SOI4Ls Denetsts
Desires 70 call the special attsntion n those whs
wish 10 prsssrve their Teeth 70 The following
IF A CT :

- AT > N1o1b
1. The skill Of the Dsntist Ia sssn in hissssesse
in preserving the natural organs.
II. The Teeth sSy be prsssrved through life.
III. Teeth affected with decay 1sss BE- attended
TO in season.
Nv. Timely and skiilful alling with pure gold
II : certain rsMeAy for decay.
". IL b serious neglect 10 wait Tor tooth-ache
10 drive the sufferer TO . Dentist.
WI. Tartar dsatToys Teeth and Gums, without
tho agency Of decay.
VII. Aany suAer for yesrs with Neuralgia Of
tAs faos, stomash and lungs, from - other ssass
than bs6 TsefA. sss
VIII. Bad Teeth disAsurs The ccuntenanee, Inc
feet the breath, deranee the stomach, impair
health, distract the nerves. and war with good ma
turs. aE2
DIR. Ill0ERaoLL
Performs All spssAtAons On - TsstA and Gums,
eorscts irrsgulasitiss Of the Teeth, inserts
Of the Best Style and Einish,
Puts In Artificial Panaes and Qbturstors for cleft
Palates.
Believing that the hest operations In Dsntistry
the safest and therefore the cheapest and most
satisfactory both 70 the operator and PATIENT Dr..
I. does not offer any particular inducsments In the
line Of "CHExk DfHIsrRr, ]" prcfefriEk .-S Atron-
age Of those who prefer tks bsst cpsrafons andcan
appreciate the necessary sars and skiil in pro-
ducing them.
Teeth aad Of ssry beautiful nllings Of Crysia Gold
Fol, IL invited.
- Prices for fun set Of Tssth, from tSS TO
11f6. Examination Of the Tsoth without charge.
DnnrAL Rooas--Cornsr of Third and Main sts.,
over Rix, Hale . ce-'s Bank, Keoklk, 4Cws.
Entrance on Third-st. fdecl dAwlyJ
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KEOKUK, IOWA. MONDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1859
GREAT NATIONAL ROUTE

BALTIMORE. NEW YORK, pHILA.
DELRAIA AND BOsT ON,
AND oNLr ROAD 70
~ 4 y n q n r ON CIT VI
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ENQUIRE F0R flCKEN VIA WHENlHG!

Fare Always ~ Low NJ the Lo vest
THROUGH TICKETS 4 BdaGAa CH ECKs
can " procured at all The principal Raiirosd and
Steamboat Ohhees ia the WS6t.
4. M. COLE, Gen'l Ticket Agent.
W.P. SMITH, Master Transport alton.
E.F. FULLER, Gent Western Ag't
Oct. I. 'to-d
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CABUH. Hair CUTTING
SHAVING ROOM,

M6lM Nt1es, UcOTs above fks 1lMMgs Hows
IAIR-CUTTIN1 done according to Physiog
Ii nomy and the principles OF the Cot0exr.
Hair and Whiskess dyed co perfection. either
brown or black
The Proprietor calls special attention 10 his style
of Hair Cutting, and challenges the profession.
fnh21dkHIy
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1852. FALL AND WINTER D6a
sUPPLlHs JUST RECEIvEDi
!. II. nUICHIoOn. JAMxs DKWEY.
HUTCHINSON 4 DEWEY,
MERCHANT TAILORS,


IJAVEjust received at thsir 1asAionahlc Tailor
j i ang and Furnishing EstaAhshmsnt, ckoles
snA extensive supply of DF0aAclosAs. Co.'S.
esneres, vestings, ana GENTS FIR.
n1sAsng G00as. - all Aescri psl onos
aad euasantse that their work shal be done in the
most approved and satisfactory manner. They IN
oonstAntly receiving tho New York and Philadsl-
phia fashions and solicit ai who desire
rood work and the best matsTisl 10 give them call
Nov. 8, 't0-diy HUTCHINSON DEWEY