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Party Principles.


When u public servant, upon whose integrity
Of action the fate Of great interests depends does
his duty we'll and fearlessly, every honest man
must recognise the fact with sincere pleasure
No journal in the Northwest now hulds high
er position or YIELDS greater influence thnn
the Chicago Press aud 1i7bant, md We note
with pleasure the faithfulness with which it is
yindicating the real sentiments Of the Rcpubli-
can Party. Especially have its managers dis
played good md sound judgement in meeting
with q decided condemnation the movement
lately inaugurated By certain false conservatives
at the north, in connection with IN unimpo7tant
minority Of half why liberal men in some of the
northern slave states, for the purpose of employ
ing the Republican organization as votin9 ma
chine and to place men OF very dubious political
souudncas in the position Of leaders in fhe con-
test Of 1860. Nothing will over be made by
sucri6cng the least ot OF little Of the great prin-
ciples for which nc are contending, ia order to
secure shadowy and temporary success Moth
ing will ever be made by bargain which sells
the majority to the minority. While We believe
that the Republican party is strong enough sin
glc handed for the fight Of 1850. we beliere that
80 far as its purity, real strength, and ultimate
ven to the wall in that contest than to win
corrupting victory By departing hairs breath
from the straight line Of duty and sound princi.
pie. If it be necessary We can afford to whit
four years more for that day Of triumph which
Is coming as surely as the judgment, but we
cannot afford to descend from the high moral
position which the parry has won and now holds.
The Pre*s and Tribune. and all who With it ad-
vocates sound and fearless measures, will de-
serve andrccelve the appreciation aud support
Of the party throughout the northwest.
, 1859-04-22
From Pixies Peak.
OF A MINER.

From tic Missouri DeEloetatl
Nr. John Il. Ming, who arrived in our CITY
Yesterday morning, and who comes direct from
1ln gold mines, informs us that be left Denver
City OH tile I'D March, and made the homeward
TRIP III about twenty days. Mr. II. has passed
thu winter at the gold region, among some 500
persons, and lie says that during that time he
nescr SAW nor heard? Of a single case Of sick
nAas or suffering among the miners. As some
Of Mr, Ming's letters have been published, in
Which he gave unfayorable accounts Of tile
prospects Of those at the mines, he now desires
us to say, that T. longer residence there and
bftter opportunities Of becoming acquainted
With the cuuntry, LAS changed his opinions, aud
lcnow thinks the chances for doing we'll are
excellent. As yet, however, there is nothing
towarrant the enthusiasm which exists in re-
however, have the highest confidence in the
prospects. Little mining has been done 50 fur,
and no just Ut fair estimate could he made Of
w}at may yet be accomplished. At Denver and
A,raria, the towns which occupy Il central nos
itien in the mining district, there are some 400
or 800 houses erected, made Of hewu pine or
frane timber. There are some six or eight
stucs in these towns which do u fair business.
4r. II. Is certain TINT not more than $500
hare been taken out Of the mines during the
winter, but this small amount is owing to the
FAC that only fifty or one hundred men hare
beal engaged in mining; but lie has every rca-
sorto believe that wien the people set to work,
ane new tli@gings are opened, they will earn
from three to five dollars per day. information
va. received by Mr. n. ut the time Of bis lcav-
inG that rich discoveries had been made at Ba-
y"t Sulario, about sixty or eighty miles from
the present mines, a. the head waters ofthc Ar
kansus and Platte, and full reliance was p!aced
upon the statement. These new places were re-.
ported to &c yielding from t10 to sao per day.
The day Mr. 3ling left Denver, q new steam
mill had just arrived from Iowa, and during the
triple mctspns three Or four hundred emil
grants. E,oaly on foot, with hautl carts, on their
way to the Promised laud. 1t the crossing Of
the Platte, Nr. N. met party with printing
office. who expected to issue q paper ia week
or two ut Dclver City. When half way home,
severe sntw storm commenced, which was
more scyerctl.an anything that had been expe-
rlcnced during the entire winter. 1ir. N. fears
that from tbs storm much suffering would be
experienced by those who were unproyidcd
with proper means Of protection, and they we're
many.
, 1859-04-22
Kansas City-It8 Alliance with the
TerF1tory.

No town has ever been 50 wickedly slanderetl,
81 much ridiculcd, or SO much enyied, Us Kan
sas City. Her growth, the extent Of her COM
merce, her justly crcdlta BILE reputation for conf
have been wosmwood and gall upon the stonn-
achs OF those popinjays who hare hired them
selves out to the proprictors Of village property
ut other river points; and the steuoy and sure
progress which Te may cynu now ~EieW as the
certain index Of brilliant destiny, has acted ~
I'll emetic which has weekly drawn out the na.
ture Of the beasts" most wonderfully.
In spite Of the almost combined opposition Of
the river portion Of the Territorial press, our
social and commercial relations with merchants
and others in the Territory, are daily growing
stronger and more closely knit together The
open and frank system Of business adhered to
bv our merchants, and the scrrpu!ous regard
which those having transactions with them pay
to their insertions and representations, COM
bined with the fact that this market not not only
furnishes immense stocks for inspection. but al-
as in any eastern market, adding only tie sost Of
transportation and insurance-these are the ST.
crets Of the mystery Of our past success. as we'll
rs the basis which must guarantee still more
brilliant success in the future. In short tho
country merchant has learned that our business
men are worthy Of his confidence and his pm
tronage, while ut the same time their figures de-
cidcdly make this his best point to purchase.
Eyery branch Of business is being thoroughly
classified, and Kansas City, now that she has
Doard Of Trade, presents commercial front
fully up to the most perfect standard Of oryani.
zation. Every department Of trade has its re-
preventative, and all stand ready to show stocks
Of goods purchased in tue best markets, ut the
lowest rates-nnd all are ready to dispose of
them at rates fully as alvantageousas they could
be obtained in any eastern market 1ltstern
4E.trn,oJTrr 7Efd +ns}
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Settlement Of The Antt-Rent LittEa-
xfnfa.

AOE&A
The Anti-Rent Litigation which has been
pending so many ycnrs in New York, is settled
ut Inst definitely and finaIly BY the Court Of Ap-
pca!s confirming the claims Of tho pdtroons.
The y. Y. Herald says:
The word ''patroon'' is Of Dutch origin, and
in this country is confined to the State Of New
York, where il was given to the first Dutch pro-
prietors ii certain tracss Of lands, with feudal
or 1nauorial privileges, and descending with the
property TO the eldest son. This is abolished
for tue future, and with it the law Of primogcni-
ture, WHICH is the greatest Of NIL sources d evil
to the people in England, Irelnnd and other
countries Of Europe. But the constitution did
not touch the existing interests of the patroons
While the caaes in controversy were still pend
ing, tic Plaintiffs offered to compromise them on
liberal terms. Now that they hare the u,atter
their own why, VIC trust they will sell their in
terest to the tenants at moderate rate. For
merly the rents Of this property were payable
''in kind" or by portion Of the crop, as they
arc in France. When the an,i-rcnters resisted,
they ceased to pay either in kind or in money
That the PATRONS would be ultimately sustained
ercry person acquainted with our laxs md in.
sttutions must hare foreseen. Vested rights
held by local laws hare nerer been disturbed by
the Revolution; that would be m admission Of
3hc unjust principle Of e post faeto laws.
, 1859-04-22

About ten months since, Souloque, the late
tyrant Of Hayti, made overturcs to the free
blacks Of this country, through an agency in
New Orleans, to induce them to emigrate to
Hayti. Jcfrard has renewed the invitation, Of:
fering all who are willing to come to him free
passage from New Orleans, and free board and
lodging for month after their landing. Paul
E. Desdunes, " Rue des Champs Ely sees, New
Orleans, is Jcffrard's agent. 4 cotemporary
speaks Of the prospect rs encouraging: The
opportunities for advancement are abundant in
Hayti. The soil is perhaps the most productive
in the world, and the climate, though tropical,
is healthy. Skilled labor must therefore be rery
rcmunerativc in that island. The American ne
gro will hare manifold advantages orer the na-
tiye, because his trimming has been more
thorough and effective. In this country be will
nerer be admitted to my social or political efe-
yation above his present status. al the logic
in the universe could not effect it, granting that
logic sanctioned it. He must ctnigrate if he
would escape from membership id Pariah
caste. In Hayti he will have no superior. Here
he can never dream Of arriving ut equality. Let
the free negroes ennigrate By I'LL means, and in
fuse American energy. skill and republicanism
into the Hayti Republic. By 20 doing they will
escape from their degraded and insecure posi-
tion, and enter on brilliant field that surpasses
Liberia in every respect"
, 1859-04-22
FERsaHik IND P6kET2GAk.

Hon. George IT, Bibb died q few days since,
at his residence in Georgetown, D. c. lie was
long time United States Senator from fhe
State Of Kentucky, and Chancellor Of that state.
Of the Treasury, in the Administration Of Presl..
dent Tyler. III died Of pneumonia His agss
we believe to have been between eighty ana
ninety ycars.-Eatioaa1 Inttlligeneer.
The New Orleans BE says there is no fear
Of disunion now. "Whilc cotton is sold ut
prices which enrich every planter, and negro
labor increases daily in valuc, the advocates OF
dissolution are preaching sermons to the deaf"
1t is reported that after the adjournment Of
The last Congress, Speaker Orr said: - In my
opinion the Opposition will organize the next
House of Representatives, and If they select a
conservative, national candidate, will a1so elect
the next President"
lecture on Money Making at Oxford, England,
and the undergraduates plotted to put him
down. he was greeted with groans and hisses,
hit with an orange and peppered with chestnuts,
and after hard effort vas obliged to abandon
the attempt.
Among the recent notable deaths reported
nre those Of Billy Bowlegs, the Seminole chief
in FloEida, and Capt. Joe Parks, chief Of the
Shawnees in Kansas.
Mr.. George Ticknor is preparing i Life Of
Prescott, work in which be will hare the as
sistance Of the eldest son Of the historian, hir.
Wm. G. Prescott. The materials for such d
biography found among the papers Of the de-
ceased are said tobe ample and Interestingly.
I. Eee. Post
! -Richn7d Golden, Ex-A. P, visited the New
York Legislature in session the other day, and
was received with distinguished consideration.
Col. uaruey, editor Of the Louisville Demo-
craf, has associated with him, in editorial man
agcment of that paper, his son, Prof. William
Wallace Harney.
| DEATH OF Ex-GoyEnSoa Borck.-Ex-Goy.
Bouck died at his residence in Schoharic County,
on Tuesday morning, 18th inst, aged seventy
three years and three months.
The editor Of the {portland) Eastern 4iryus
found, on Monday, the defeated candidate for
lusily "setting up the inaugural Of his sue.
cessful competitor, and criticistng it as he went
along. So philosopLic a citizen should not
spoil his contentment By going into office.
DEATH or TIE REV. On. Bum W11sox.-Thc
Rev. Bird Wilson, D. D., Ii. D., and Emeritus
Professor Of Systematic Dyiyinity in the Gene
raj Theological Seminary of the Protestant
Episcopal Church. in New York city, died or
Thursday last in tue cighty-third year Of his
age.
When Dr.. Lyman Beecher was instructipe
class Of theological students. and one of then
put to him the question:" What if IN atheist
should say that there is IS much proof Of tht
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The New York State Asylum for 1nebr'ates,
designed for only three hundred patients, and
not yet finished, has received applications for
admission of more than two thousand eight hun
drcd persons. u large majority Of whom, are wo-
men! The Asylum is ut Dingllamton, one of t''e
healthicst and must delightful spots iii the State.
The Legislature Of the New York, which has
just adjourned, granted for tho support Of the
institution, per centagc Of tic money received
from, liceuscs-suflicicnt it is thought to give
thut instrument of reform fair opportunity of
testing its efficiency. The experiment will be
looked to with great interest from all quarters
af tin fnuntrr
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Indian Var in TeIas---CaPt. Ford's
Rangers Cut Of

Indian War in Tc1as---Capt. Fordss
Rangers Cut Off,
The Cen'reyill Herald, published at Centre
rille, Leon county, Texas, in its issue of the sth
inst, publishes the following:
Capt. Ford, with forty-scven Of his men, left
camp in pursuit ofthc Indians. who had carried
of four hutdred horses. lie was joined BY two
hundred friendly 1ndians, and afterwards by
Major Van Dorn, with two hundred and eighty
regulars.
After the united forces had passed the head
waters of Red River, Major Van Dorn, not DEEM
ing it pludent.to press the pursuit further with
out additional supplies for men and horses,
turned back. Capt. Ford and men, with the
friendly 1neians, continued two days travelling
in the direction Of Kansas. Between midnight
and ay.break Of the second night, the friendly
Indians left the camp Of Capt. Ford. About
daylight, Capt. Ford found himself surrounded
by eight hundred warriors, who demanded his
surrender. IL refused, and ordered his men to
prepare for light, each being armed with rero1-
vers and rite. They fought brayely and des-
pcrately, but were orerpowercd By numbers,
and all butchered except Capt Ford and four
OF his men, who cut their way through and es-
caped.
, 1859-04-22

Accompany is now being organized in Roches-
ter for building and running two steam canal
boats. fur passengers, between that city and
Buffalo. 1t is thought BY those engaged in the
enterprise that all average speed Of ten to
twelve miles an hour can be attained, and that
much slow travc will take their line. The
steamers are to he fitted with side wheels.
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FROM THE HON. F. P, BLAIR, III.

ST. Louis March e, 1859.
GENTLEMEN: regret that shall not be able
to be present at the Festival in honor Of the
birthday Of Thomas jefferson. to be held ut the
Parker House, in the City Of Boston, on the 18th
Of April next.
Our Government ceased to be Republic in
its spirit When it ceased to tic administered upon
the principles Of Mr. jefferson. 1t il fit there
fore, that those who lonk 10 tile restoration of
the Government from the abyss into which it
has fallen. to its fur1ner purity and justice,
should seek to revive the principles Which he
taught. Thcre can no longer be doubt in the
minds even Of the most ignorant and incrcdu-
lous that tic party which Jefferson muy he said
to have founded, has committed great aposta-
cy trnn Ills principles. The confidence Of the
people. won by protesting the doctrines he in-
culcnted. has given that party the power to sub
establish, in the practice Of the Government, all
that he most feared and dctrsted. The rrinci-
pies Of the Ordinance Of l7o77. the original Of
which is still e1tant in Mr. JcHerson's hand
writing. have been trampled upon By TINT party
which claims upostolcal succession from its IL
Of that infamous Slavc-tradc which be pronounc-
cd 1.-THE opprobrium of Infdel Powers" The
party which he founded to defend the rights of
the States, now upholds the Fugitive Slave law,
and has sanctioned the usurpation by the Su-
rrctne Court of all the political powers Of our
NNtetAAcuI I'LL Aou4 Fallou hAiSA NC 4o!E6AF
would be attempted BY 4 Court constituted upon
anti-repubcan principles, and against which
he connsclcd resistance to the very verge Of re-
voution.
II matter Of amazcmcnt that Democracy,
with Slavery for its yoke-felow, could have
summoned the audacitv to claim IN original
from one whose just and humane sentiments
gave new brightness and attraction to Freedom
itself.
Animated by the principles Of Mr. jefferson,
tue Republican party will restore the Gorcrn-
ment Of our country to its former simplicity.
purity and beauty. Those who adopt its grand
leading idea Of Freedom to all men, must con.
cedc justice to all men, and oppose restrictions
upon the rights Of the masses for the purpose
Of comforting benefits upon privileged few
Freedom is true democracy; it is justice and
humanity; Il il the golden rule Of politics. bor.
The man who supports Savery can no more be
democrat. than he who betrayed the Saviour
Of mankind for thirty pieces Of silver can be q
Christian.
Very respectfully, your obcdlent servant
FRANK 7. blair, JR-
Messrs. HzSRr L. P1x1cr and othcrs, Committee.
, 1859-04-22
LATEST FROM UTAH.


The Dtteret .ye,rs is filled with lot of hero
glyphics, which is styled the Deserct Alphabet.
1t seems to be j vocabulary in which the Nor
mons nlone arc to be taught.
The Valley Tan thinks that between four and
five thousand persons will leave that Territory
for the States and California, I'LL Of them apos-
tates from the Mormon Church, in few
months.
Prior to the e2d of February, it had been
storming for three weeks. 1t was the severcst
weather ever experienced in Utah. The snow
storms in the neighborhood Of the South Pass
were terrific.
Charles Miller was killed at the South Pass
by man named Charles i. Blakesley. Tile
murderer was secured, put in irons and sent to
Platte Bridge. Miller was in the employ Of luz
South Pass Wagon-road Company, and was
well known on the Missouri River, where lie was
steward. and was natiye Of Union, Lincoln
county. Maine.
4 rEmor Of 4 collision between troops sta
toned ut Provo and Mormon citizens, prevailed
at Salt Lake City on the 18th. The troops were
stationed there BY order Of Judge Cradclbaugh,
during the session Of lis court. The 3lormons
pctltloned tic Governor on the subject, aud lle
went to Provo to e4anire into it. 1t vas sup-
posed that the Court would adjourn on the 18th,
and that nothing would be done except to try
two Indians. the Church hierarchy that controls
this people overreachiuE the Jurisdiction Of the
United States Courts. Judge CradeIbauet thus
CAFlAlAo tl1S u4lIlcI III Ills CElaF6e 10 1pe tfanQ
Jury.
'Some United States troops nre here. Per-
hars it is IN unusual thing for them to be here
| knew that there were those who were guilty,
out of the camp, md aud also that there were
many guilty around hcrc, of numerous Offences.
WIS infurlnel that there was no prison here,
anu those troops wcro scnt by the commanding
General, at my request, to take care of the pris-
oners now in custody, and not to interfere with
any one They are here to take care Of and
preserve the peace. If prisoners are brought
tflty will be taken care Of, nnt the whole author
isy Of the troops is to detain those persons in
custody that mny be taken prisoners, until they
are called for 1y the Court, aud they have III
power beyond that"
The Judge, i'll his charge to the Grand Jury,
refura to tic fact thut attempts lad been made
to destroy the Court and its usefulness, and
even to bring the jurors into disrepute. lie re-
ters tn many cases Of murder and crime commit
ted throughout the District, but in which no i'll
dictments had been found by previous Grand
Juries. The murder ut Mountain Meadow,
where whole train was cut off, Except few
young children, lie attributed to whites as well
as Indians, the former rcsdlng in Cedar City
The Indians complained that in the distribution
Of the property they did not get their share.
The case Of the murder Of the Parishes and Pot
ter at SPringyille, is referred to. with the aver
ment that witness was present to identify the
murderers. That of Henry Fobbs, On iiis way
from California to the Eastern States, is also
! cited; and that of Henry Jones, who was bru-
tally murdered. hut none Of these cases had
ever been examined by Mormon Grand Jury.
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remain in their passive state while the str1lg'
dc between dcspotic power and human free
dom RACES tiercely around them. Standing as
they do between the upper and the neither null
stone, they must speedily change their position
OF he ground to powder. The Republican
party will undoubtedly socuze Il portion Of
them while the rest will unite with the slavery
agcressiyes. But whether it is joined oy more
Or less, or by none Of them, it has within itself
sufficient strength for certain victory, and It
will not imperil the great cause which it has
80 near ut heart by listening to tln'id counsels
or by The adoption Of n temporizing policy
, 1859-04-22

MINNESOTA W1LpcAf-This bogus shin plaster
is trying to gain foothold in this community.
Great efforts arc being made to fasten it upon
our people. All the talk abons its being as good
as Illinois and Wisconsin money is nothing but
gas. II it is worth as much, why is it not made
as good as par ut Chicago and other important
points! We emit endorse wildcatting in anv
shape. We are opposed to it On principle, and
must warn our renders to be careful Of the Min
nesota3shinplasters. Touch itfcarefully or you'll
get Jour fingers burnt If I'll sound, the dis
coyery will very soon be made.-Eott IslaaI
, 1859-04-22

Tic public reception accorded to Cant
sCuuRz, Of Wisconsin, by the Republicans Of
Boston, at FanncH Hall, On Monday evening
last, was as honorable to that distinguished
gentleman, as generous and appreclattre i'll
those who gave it. That old temple Of liberty
was denscly packed By Massachusetts men,
eager to hear what the distinguished orator
had to Say; and right richly were they reward
cd for their attention. Being introduced to the
immense audience By Hon. Henry Wilson, Mr..
scnrnz held them BY the power and force Of
lis logic and the brillancy Of his Illustrations
full two hours, the silence unbroken except by
repeated bursts Of applause.
, 1859-04-22
JEFFERSON CELEBRATION In BOSTON.
Letters from Seward, Chase and Blair.
rpou ruR Eny WILLIAM H. SEWARD,

FROM THE HON. WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
Arsras. Ap11 4, 1850.
GExrLExEs: give you my sincere ind CRATE
full Acknowledgements for your kind lnyitatsonto to
the Festival which you propose to make, on the
18th Inst, in honor Of Thomas Jefferson, THE
father Of the Ordinance Of 1887, md the apostle
Of State Rights" Occupations consequent on
a long absence from my home will render It
impossible for nc to accept this courtesy. l
trust, however, that you will allow me to con-
cratulatc you on the unmistakable indications
that the country is rapidly and surely returning
to the only true md natiounl political platform,
laid down by Jefferson and his immortal asso-
GATES in the Declaration Of American 1ndepen-
dence, namely, the Rights Of Human Nature.
Amer long Of tSa ,s is
cause is at once q self.sustaining and sea a.ex-
banding one, deriving its strength and yigor
trom tie inherent principles Of bcuey olence and
jealousy Of oppression. Heneeforth feel as-
surcd that il will be universally accepted By the
people Of our country, and by all nations.
! am gentlemen, with great respect,
Your humble servant,
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
HI. Pierce and others, Committee.