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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24
Operation of the seni-Annual Tax Law.

Operation of the semi-AnnRal Tax Law.
The Hon Alfred Kelley labored hard in the
Senate of 1857 to procure the passage of law
providing for the semi-annual collection Of tax
es, but the hue and cry raised against it by in
terested county officers, The Democratic press
generally and portion of the Republican, pre-
vented favorable action by the General Assem-
bly. The proposition, however, SO grew in
popular favor on examination, that the next
Legislature passed the measure, almost identi-
cal in its provisions with the bill urged by Mr..
Kelley, and the operation Of the law is found to
be beneficial and highly satisfactory The delin-
quencies are less; the figures in Hamilton
county showing that the total delinquencies on
the whole amount Of taxes due in that county
in December, S946, ,6s2, to be but $49, 100, or
only about I-5 per cent, while the per cent
age of delinquent taxes during the ten years
from ls4s to 1858, ranged at from to 20 per
cent The law leaves about one-haf the taxes
in the hands of the tax payers for their use six
months, instead of the amount lying in the Sub
Treasury without benefit to any one save the
Sub Treasurer, who would get increased fees
for safely keeping the peoples money for them.
Another benefeent result of this law is the fact
that it has tendency to reduce the number of
tax sales of real estate-certainly most desira-
bic result
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24
FROM NEW YORK
New YoRK. March %

Gen. Even has issued an order forbidding the
18th Regiment to leave the First Division District.
This win prevent the contemplated visit TO Albany
unless in direct disobedieDce to orders
A man named Geo. Hodge, who processes to be
the owner of afloHring mill at 0swego, was arrested
on Tuesday for attempting to obtain $500 OF A.
R. Mount 81 Wall street, on draft for that amount
with the forged endorsement Of the firm Of John
Wilmot & Co., No. Bowling Green.
The ship Centurion, arrived today, reports that
on the l9lh of January she fell in with the bark
Dromehar, from Quebec, and took on the sarViyors
of the crew, seven in number. The remaining five
had persisted Of starvation, having been twenty
one days on the wreck with only half biscuit per
day, and what water they caught when it rained.
February 24th, boarded ship Magellan, put on board
five of the Dromehar's crew, and brought the other
two to this city.
The bark Tauro, from Leghorn, reports Feb'y
18th fell in with French ship Bengal, Capt May
nard, from Martinique for Bordeaux, water logged;
took from her the captain and crew, eleven in all,
and brought them to this port.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24
Pike Peakerr ISM Routs.

The sights already to be seen on the various
routes to the Kansas diggings are decidedly
unique as well as elephantish. The Salt Lake
Msil arrived at Atchison on the 18th inst and a
correspondent of the st. Louis Republican
writes:
The conductors report hundreds of persons
en- route for the gold regions, travelling IN every
conceivable manner-some with mules, Others
with hand carts, Ia Mormon, and one COM
pany brought up the rear with tie running
gear of buggy, upon VII ich was loaded mining
tools, camp fixtures, etc, and was drawn BY
eleven men, the fOremostof which was young
man Of delicate appearance, dressed in q fine
cloth coat, astove-pipe" hat and patent leather
boots! They were all full of hope and bright
authorizations of the future, and as jolly set OF
fellows As ever cracked joke around camp
fira
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

LoRAN IrEMs-The dead body of an infant
was found on pile Of fOOd-wOOd in Black
River on Monday, two miles below RawsOnville.
The child. about week old, had been choked to
death with a handkerchief tied tightly around
the neck No clue to the murderer.
Mr. NJ. s. Hitchcock had a very narrow es-
cape from drowning in Black River on Satur-
day. He was thrown from horse into the wa
ter, and was carried down some thirty rods and
sunk the third time before reaching shore.
Broke JA1L.-Last Monday evening three
prisoners broke Jail in this village, by saving
off the iron bars of their room, with case
knife, and escaped. Their names were Peter
Polich, and Christian Bristol. charged with
Burglary, and l. g. Gauut charged with As
sault and Battery. They escaped while the
Sheriff and his family were at tea. The Sheriff
offers a reward of $4,000 for the arrest Of either
of the pFisoners.-Elgria Dem.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24
Legislation Tor Parry Beneft.

The Democrats are pressing the passage of
the bill to restore the Canal Contracts to the or
iginal contractors as measure for the interest
of the Democratic party. The bill was caucus
sed in the lower House, and under caucus die
tatiOu put through that body by bare consti
tutional majority. 1t is still pending in the
Senate, and the Hamilton county Senators if
left to act independently of the inexorable behest
of the party would defeat the outrageous bill.
Messrs Lsngdon, Hatch and Thomas who rep
resent the county in the Senate, are understood
to be opposed to the measure. To whip them
10 to the support of the bill whick has received
the sanction of fifty four Democrats of the
House, seventy of the leading Democrats of
Cincinnati, the men who make and unmake
Senators and Representatises-such men as
Faran, PendIeton, Riddle, Pruden, Rowekamp,
Gallagher, Selden, McMakin, Bloss, Carter, dc,
have forwarded the following petition to the
Senators from Hamilton county
ssThe undersigned, Democrats of Hamilton
county, would respectfully represent that we
think it would be for the interest of the State
and the Democratic party, that the repairs OF
the canals should be taken from the present
Board of Public Works. and placed IN the hands
of the contractors, from whom they were taken
by the Republican Legislature, and would like
to have you so vote"
That crack of the whip will do the work
Aessrs. Langdon, Hatch, and Thomas will obey
the party dictum beyond question. The Gin
terests of the Democratic party" are paramount
when plumber is to be divided among the spOils-
men
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24
Legislature Summary.

In the House the following bills were passed:
To provide for the payment of Indebtedness
to townships incurred for the support of the
poor.
To amend the act for the incorporation, SO as
of allow illimitable power for the purchase OF
water works.
A bill giving the Probate Courts of the coun-
ties of Pike. Defiance, Gallia, Columbiana, Por-
tage, Carroll, Butler, Lucas and Hooking Jurls-
diction of minor criminal offenses.
A bin amending the tax law so as to dispense
with township assessors on the Board of Equali-
zation.
In the Senate the Cleveland School bill was
passed without amendment.
The vote by which the Perry County bill, was
passed, was reconsidered and the bill was refer
red to select committee of three for amend
ment 4t z4a
The House Reform School bill passed the
Senate almost unanimously.-StateJ Jour. 70
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

HEAVY DOSE OF CHLoROFoRM.-On Tuesday
night last bold and singular piece Of rascahty
was committed at the residence Of Capt WILLARD
on Granger street. His daughter bad been away
during the evening, and on returning home opened
the door leading into The bedroom occupied by her
parents On opening the door. a suffocatng odor
Of chloroform met her, so powerful as to almost
render her insensble. It was found on examina-
ton that newspaper. completely saturated lcith
ehiOrofOrm had been put into the room through
the window with the evident purpose of preparing
the way for a successful burgarious entrance into
the house. Had the parents retired at their usual
time instead Ofremaining up for their daughterthey
would doubtless have been made the victims of
robbery at least 1t was one of the most villanous
schemes to be imagined, and the perpetrators de-
serve the severest punishment. 14
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New Und,rrrornd HniIroad Depot.


Fugitive Slave acts and Dred Scott decisions
have given such an impetus to the business OF
the Underground Railroad in the way of pas
sengers, as to call for enlarged depot facilities
at the Northern terminus. An Association of
the cOlored people of Canada West has been
formed, called the Agricultural, Mechanical and
Educational Association of Canada West, the
object of which is to erect depot at Sandwich
fer the reception of passengers over the Under
ground Railroad, from the American Slave
States, and the more efficiently to aid those who
prefer freedom to slavery, in their efforts to reach
Canada.
This Association, we learn by the Detroit
Advertiser, is composed principally of those
who, for several years, have been conductors
and depot agents on the great paying Under
ground Line. They have procured thirty acres
Of ground at Sandwich, on which to build tene-
ments for the use of those just escaped from
bondage, until they can procure employment.
They have also opened free school fog the
benefit of such fugitives, which is now in pros
porous operation. Such care of colored men
for their brethren but lately in bonds, ought to
put shareholders and even white christians to
the blush. Lewis Clark, the George Harris
of Uncle Toms Cabin, is one of the general and
travelling agents of this truly benevolent AssO-
ciation
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24
City RepubIican Convention.

The Republicans of the City of Cleveland will
meet on Tuesday evening, March 29tb, 1889, athalf
past o'clock p NJ, at the usual places of holding
elections in the several Wards to nominate one
candidate for Trustee and one candidate for Asses
sOr for each Ward. They viii also elect Delegates
to City Convention, to meet at the old Court
House, on Wednesday, March 9Oth, 1859, at 10 o.
clock A. NJ, to nominate candidates for the follow,
ing Offices. viz Mayor, City Attorney, Police
Judge, Director, City Marshal, Director of In6rm-
ary, Trustee of Water Works, City Commissioner,
City Fire Engineer City Sexton, City sealer eight
Constables, and two Justices Of the Peace.
In accordance with the Republican rule Of repre-
sentation in electing Delegates to the City oonven
ton, the several Wards are entitled to send the
foIIourin1r rrrrnhnr Of RaIarata- viz -
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MORE INDIAN TROUBLES ANTICI-z
PATED.
CHlcAeo, March %.

CHICAGO, March %
The Jasper qORa) Free Press of the 18th inst.
states that considerable excitement exists at Spirit
Lake, arising from fear OF the Indians, numbers Of
whom are reported to be lurking in the vicinity
Two who were arrested, but subsequently escaped,
were recognized as belonging 10 lnkpadutah's
band, which was engaged in the massacre some
eighteen months since Since the arrest Of these
two, fourteen more have been taken, including a
brother in-law of Inkpsdutah A band numbering
$50 is reported as lurking about Heron Lake. Pre-
parations are being made to send scOGts to recon
noiter SentineIs are stationed, and strict watch
kept day and night. -t
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

The leaders Of the Old Wing party hsd held a
meeting and resolved thatLord John Russel sb ould
propose certain amendments to the Reform Bill
There was much excitement, and meeting in op
position to the Government measure, were being
held throughout England.
Prince Napoleon's resignation gave grest buoy
ancy to the funds in England and on the Conti-
nent.
Austrian securities had an immense rebound,
having advanced in Vienna from Friday to Mon
day fully per cent, while exchange on Vienna
had declined in London per cent. in three days.
The Times and other leading London journals
extend cordial welcome to the NeapOlitan Exiles.
FRANCE Notwithstanding the marked effect in
the funds Of the Monitear pacific article, London
journals sneer at it and throw strong douLs on its
sincerity.
Tie Vienna papers also criticise skepticaliy.- =
TIE Consttutionalre that the French troops
are eyaeuating Rome L6
LIVERPOOL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. con inue quite
iuanimare Messrs fncIardson, Spence 20, quote as
follows:
Flour-Duli prices easier but quotations unchanged
Wheat-Du At a decline Of Id FRENCH An .rlcan IS
unchanged. Western Red 5sed99s8d; White 7s6delos
COFn-Steafy, yellow 5slod96s2ii white IslSIs3d-
Bee-Quiet but steady. ~
BacOn-Dull ind qIoi atons nominal
Tallow-Dpn and declined Cd; Butchers Assn 5Ss
Sugar-Q1iet
Rlce-pull-
LONDON MARKS IS -Braadstuhs duli
whest-Declmei lS2d on EnFllsh 80 --.
Ia lOw-Sl OF sale but prizes unaltered-
Linsesd OIL elhng at 1ss6d.
Pig IroE-Duil; sales progressing ste ably
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

NIAeARA FALLs.-To the tourist who travels for
instruction and for rest well as for pleasure and
who, not content to take one flying look at one of
the great wonders of earth, stays to gaze upon
any sublime object in all its various aspects; to
such a one visit to Niagara Falls implies more
than a rush to the cars-a few hours on the rail-
dinner at The International, a hasty look at the
falls from the bank, and as hasty farewell. He
takes week, or better, month, for the study of
this mammoth waterfall, and lives in its presence
making himself familiar with each point of inter-
est and observation. Mr.. Frankenstein has thus
studied the Fails and has produced faithful copy
of the original in all its beauty subIimity and pow
er. He has painted it by day and by night, in
sunshine and storm, and in summer aud winter
1t viii be exhibited every evening this week. Go
and see it by all means 1t commences moving a.
8 o'clock
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24
RAILRnAn CONYRNTION.

OULUMbU5l 1IaICl "
The Convention of Southern and Western Rail-
roads, met at the Neil House this morning. 80
roads are represented by over go delegates. Mr..
Hubbard leading director ofthe Little Miami Rail-
road is President; Anderson, of the P. F. W. d c.
r. T., and DevinDing Of Sfeubenyllle, Secretarys.
Committee of ten was appointed to arrange q
schedule between New York and st. Louis,
through Philadelphia, Baltimore and Cincinnati,
and the Southwest The Baltimore & Ohio, and
the Pennsylvania Central with their chief connect
ing roads are represented in this Committee which
will report in the morning. The session is hsr-
mOnious.
On account of the detention Of Scott Of the Penn
sylvania Central the Convention adjourned until
10 morrow at O'Clock, without transactmg bus-
ness .i..I. .r.- sr --
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

suDDEK DEArH.-Mrs. Sarah Hickcox, of
Middlebury, died very suddenly on Saturday
night. She was visiting her granddaughter,
Mrs Cornelius Johnston, in Akron. During
the evening, she was uncoumonly lively and
cheerful She retired about nine o'clock. Mr.,
Johnston returning home little after ten. found
her in the family room to which she had made
her way seeking for assistance he helped her
into an easy chair, when she expired in about
five minutes. She was buried at Middlebury
on Monday. Her age was nearly n years
Akroa Beacon
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

The LADY ELeIN.-This fine steamer Will
continue in the Chicago and Lake Superior
trade. Her owners have expended slnce the
close last fall, some s20,00O in fitting her up,
so that she is now as good as new, and we learn
that Capt. Jack Wilson, formerly Of the Illinois
is..hereaffer 10 be in command. We heartily con-
gratuIste all concerned upon this accession TO
the list of Chicago tCaptfngs." He is one Of
the most popular commanders that ever trod
the deck Of steamer.-D Detroit Tribune.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

GEkUGA COUNTY ITEMs-The Common Pleas
Court has been in session two weeks. Marcena
H. Murphy and William Taylor. a couple of
Cleveland boys, plead guilty to an Indictment
for burglary. Harrison q. Beach was tried on
an Indictment for receiving stolen goods of Muir
ply over the value Of S35, but the Jury were
unable to agree. Seven were for conviction
and Eve for asquittal. George Thurber was
tried for an attempt to commit rape, and con-
vieted of assault and battery and sentenced to
the extent of the law. The costs in the Cole
case amounted to about $,3000 Nathaniel
Moore, Jr., of Parkman, has made between two
and three tons of maple sugar this year Plain
Dealer
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

FREsHET IN THE CoNNEcT1cUr.-On Wednes-
day last, the Connecticut river was swollen to
Overfowing, by recent rains. At Hartford, on
Thursday morning, it was % feet inches high,
and considerable damage was done to buildings
on its baaks, bridges, &c, by the water and
floating ice. At Springfield buildings were
flooded, and good deal of excitement was caus-
ed; but the actual damage was not great. The
Merrilnac, Housatonie, Blackstone, and other
streams in New England, were at freshet point
at the same time.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

CLEVELAND INsTITUTE.-The present term
the Cleveland Institute closes tomorrow evening
with an Exhibition. The Spring Term commences
Monday, April 4th. The prospects are good for
large attendance. The Exhibition to be given to-
morrow night is one which has been gotten up by
the pupils without at all interfering with their
daily studies, and will doubtless be interesting.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

ANTIOCH CoLLEeE-Judge Leavitt, Of the u
s. District Court for the Southern District OF
Ohio, has ordered the sale of SO much of the
property of Antioch College as is covered by
mortgage of s27,s6l II, principal and interest,
given to the Connecticut Insurance Company
in 1858.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

n E. RUFFINI offers the greatest bargains ever
made in Furs. They consist of capes, Mufs, Caps
Robes, Mufiers, loves, &c. He offers the highest
prices for Mink, RaecoOn, Muslrat, and other
furs. Remember Sd door above Bank on Superior
street
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24
LAST NIGHTS REPORT.
FURTHER BY THE NOVA sOOTIAN.

a FURTHER BY THE NOVA sCOTIAN.
PORTLAND, Me-, March %.
The news is mostly embraced in the noon report.
Count Cavour had not been in Paris as reported,
but his private Secretary had.
The Emperor was believed to participate in
Prince Napoleon's views, and the report was cur
rent that his retirement would be only temporary.
There was a chess match in progress between
Morphy and Mongredieu, the President Of the Lon
don Chess Club. The winner Of the first seven
games to be the victor. Morphy had won the four
games which had been played.
There are rumors at Vienna Of the probable re-
signation of Count Cavour.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

EARLY SPRING.-The farmers are eongratulat
ing themselves upon the prospects for an early
spring and an opportunity to get their crops into
the ground very shortly. The season is at least
month in advance of previous years, and the trees
are putting forth their buds and leaves very pro-
fusely. We may yet have biting frosts and nipping
winds, but the fruit buds will probably be far en-
ough advanced to prevent injury.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

Mr.. HIRAM CooK-This gentleman who has
been extensively known as one of our heaviest
lumber dealers was on the Inflated train which
met with the terrible accident on the Great West
ern Railroad on Saturday. From the Detroit pa.
pers we learn that he was one of the most serious
ly injured, and is no. expected to recover. Mrs.
Cook left home for the scene of the disaster on
Tuesday.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

There is usually two sides to a story, and
those who have read the party colore report
of the Investigating Committee touching the
case of Ex-Treasurer Bliss, will see by his
statement this morning, that he has very clear
ly, candidly, and eonclusively presented the
other side.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

~ The Home Journal, Banner of Light, Har-
per's Weekly, Ledger, Constellation, Waverly, etc.
have been received by Hawks & Bro. They have
also the novel, Two Ways to WedlOck, reprinted
from the Home Journal
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24
BUSINESS NOTTCEs.

n Atlantic Monthly for April; London Family
Herald for March, Monthly parts); N. Y. Ledger,
Harper's Weekly. Frank Leslie's Illustrated, Mer-
curry, WayerIy Magazine Line Battle Ship Con-
stellation, Pilot, True Flag, Home Journal, Ban
ner of Light, &C., &c. for this week, have been re-
ceived by olmsted, opposite P. o.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

CLEVELAND WATER CUREs-He learn that
the Water Cures of DR.. Strong and DR.. Gross, sit
uate in the eastern part of the city, have been
united the two to be under the charge Of DR.. Seey
This viii make the Cleveland Water Cure unsur.
passed for extent and beauty of location.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

TRi1L OF TrLEz.-A special session of the
United States District Court, called to Try Dep
uty Marshal Tyler. for the shooting OF captain
Jones viii commence to-day-Judge wilkins
presiding. No indictment has yet been found
in this case, and the trial viii not begin for
daY OF two.-Detroit Adv. 22d.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

SENATOR P5eH Senator Pugh and Lady
have been detained in Washington since the
adjournment of Congress BY the illness OF their
little daughter, which we regret to learn died
on the ed inst
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24

NoTIcE.-The Republicans of Brooklyn Town
ship will meet in the Wade House Hall on Monday
evening, March 2sth, at l-2 O'Clock, for the pur-
pose of nominating candidates to Gil the Township
offices the ensuing year. la
By order of the Township Committee.
JB sHULE, Chairman.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24
Brooklyn. March 22d, 1859.

EDS. LEADER-Please announce wM. R SIMMONS
cand the office Of City Marshal at the coming
Election, subject the decision Of he Nominating Con-
vention of the Republican Party, and obIge
rn1rA HIS FRIENDS.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-24
PETER THATCHER,
C. W. PALMER,
J. MUELLER,
5. o GR1SWoLD,

The Republicans of the Eleventh Ward viii meet
at Paul Schmidt's, corner of Jersey and Chatham
streets, instead of the usual place of holding elec
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New CONFECTIONERY.
JOHN sCHRINK

JOHN SCHRIN K
Has JUST RECEIVED THE
Ii finest lOi Of CONFECTIONERY offered for
sale 8this city which he viii sell either Woles lie
tail. at low prices
He viii furnish Festivals Wedding Parties ar. with
every kind Of Confectionery, as veil as Cas. both PLAN
and Ornamental
- On hand. fun Of Nuts. Frui.s Cigars.
- 0ys srs, Chocolate, Coffee. a. served up in excel
lent STYLE.
sale in .<isss 6y Inc dozen. marl6
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FURTHER By TIE QUAKER CITY.
New ORLEANS, March 22

r NEW ORLEANS, March %.
The steamship Sonora and orizaba, which sailed
on the 5th instant took 81 500 600 in treasure to
Panama.
Business at San Francisco was good.
Provisions were active, and had improved.
A grand volcanic eruption of Mauoeya, in the
Sandwich Islands, occurred Jan. 2sth. A whole
village was detroyed by lava. No lives lost. The
eruption was still active on the 18th ult.