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The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-01-23

u class becoming identified with H. aud making it their
home
have no hesitation in saying that there win be an i'm
emigration TO the newly discovered gold fields
early in the spring When left Aurara the 18th Of
November last there already in that locality about
twelve hundred persons, and met number Of trains
the way, and learn that large number have since
rived from the Arkansas route which will make ag
gregate number of some two thousand persons the
head of the South Platte
There several other settlements in the Territory
which is proposed to include in the organization Of Co
lonaat Bents Fort, Fort Laramie, and the Cheyenne
Pass
The press follows the picaxe and the plough and
Iowa editor who wrote that he would Ike to change
his location and establish democratic paper in the vi
clnity of Pixies Peak, have replied thus
"In less than year shall have an immense pop
ulation and far my experience enables TO de-
termne there be better place for good paper
start than in mining country. AS TO the politics you
would spouse il would suit both my views and the
views of great majority of the settlers already gathered
there Although should regret to have any good dem
ocratc paper leave the politically benghted State of
Iowa--for / think they all needed TO help reform
her-at this time yet l should as much regret to
paper established in embryo Territory that would adj
! vocate sectionasn, dissenson, and strife
" If you should eIngTato thither with your press you
may rely upon my support if you bring out national
democratic paper that would go for the whole Union the
rights of the people in general and the interests of
/ Territory"
1t not in my opinion, extavagant estimate that
there viii be at least hundred thousand emgnts in
| the Territory before the close Of another year.
! Col. Gilpin from whom have before quoted, made
three military expeditions to that tract of country He
enthusiastically says that the facts then and since col
lected by him and SO positive that he
entertains absolute conviction derived from them,
that qod ia mass and an position and infe qiy will
within the coming three years. reveal itself to the energy
of our pioneers. All the precious metals and precious
stones will also reveal themselves in equal abundance in
this region so propitious to their production.
On the 9th of November last was elected delegate
from Colona. by the voters thereof to urge upon Con
gress the propriety and necessity of granting terri
toral organization have doubt this result will be
attained so the justice Of claims is under
stood H. J. GRAHAM
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-01-23
KANSAS AND TIE PRESIDENT.
prom The bedford (ra.) Gazette, January 81,

[From the Bedford (Pa) Gazette, January 21,l
Our readers will remember that when the ''antiI
compton fever was ut its height and when the Presi
dent reved and stigmatized tyrant plotting to
cnsave the people of Kansas frequently expressed
conviction that there not the slightest ounda-
ton justification, for the pursued by the men
WHO thus reviled and stgmatzed him. We assured ou
democratic friends that time would prove correct in
conclusion, and now since the fog has lifted from
the erewhe misty politics of Kansas learn with sat
isfaction that not mistaken We have recently
seen number of papers published in that Territory and
they all agree in placing the whole responsibility for the
Iecompton troubles upon the shoulders of the abolition
lists who refused TO vote for delegates to the constitution
al convention We copy article on the subject from
from of those papers, which will be found in another
column and to which invite the earnest attention OF tho
people The article is headed The President Message
in Kansas Read It, and bear in mind that the Kansas
editor says
1t is the merest DIiAGoGuEIsM AND BASE LIE to as
sert that the President Congress attempted to impose
upon pro-savery constitution against wishes
inasnuch 1t known that Legislature, elected
under that constitution, almost unanimously free
State and right to change the constitution imme-
datey after admission ably set forth by the Prcsi
dent and his views endorsed by democratic Senate
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COMMUNICATED
COLONA IE'RRTTIOR Y.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 49, 1889
MEssRs EDrroRs AS the best means of answering n,l-
inquiries daily received by me from all sections
of the country in relation to the climate SOIL and gold
discoveries in that part of Kansas and Nebraska proposed
to be embraced in the organization of Colona Territory
the columns of the Union chosen
The climate cannot be described graphically than
1T has been by Col William Gpin in an address to a
public audience, who says "Remoteness from the sea
and altitude to this region tonic atmosphere
warm, coudless, brilliant and serene
Beyond Pixies Peak, to quote from Col Gilpin, "the
aboriginal people numerous robust and intelligent
They the Navaos and Zuta Indians They have skill
in agriculture and weaving great herds of horses
CATTLE and sheep, but construct neither nor
temporary houses, dry and favorable is the atmos
phere."
AS to the SOIL can confirm the statement of Col Gil
PIN that there level mesas of great fertility Gallons
delicious valleys, rivers, and great forests
There is no doubt that wheat rye barley oats fruit
and vegetables of all kinds be cultivated there abun
dainty and successfully. very Ich heavy burden OF
grass the ground especially on the river and creek
bottoms. The only drawback to agricultural pursuits is
the lack of rain during the summer and autumu Tho
"mountaneers who have resided there number Of
years say that all the small grains be raised there
and corn by iuigating
There is longer doubt of the existence of cold In
quantities that will prove remuneratve to the industrious
miner And 1t is the conviction of all the California mi
who have expressed their opinion on the production
of these mines that the gold is equally distributed
and will consequently give the laboring men a better
chance, than the California gold mines
Gold also found in the plains in sufficient quantities
to pay to wash and spreads over large extent of
country already discovered On all the streams upon
which have prospectod not less than twelve or fifteen
in number extending distance of fifty or sixty
miles north and south, found gold in such Quantities
the miners who accompanied convinced would
pay richly to work. and they residing in Iowa. will
return in the spring with their families.
1t pleasant to know that practical agricuIturss are
turning their attention to that region well mi
hes Tor the country viii only flourish permanently by
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-01-23

WINTER hINYEsorA.TheiS 81. Paui (Uhm) TINES com
plains of the absence of in that State scarcely any
having fallen since the carly part of December 1t says
also
With the exception of about ten twelve days. the
average range of the mercury has been 20 degrees above
and outdoor labor of all kinds has been steadily
under progress. Buildings have been finished the
foundations for others have been laid and only for few
days during the thus far hashe cold ntergred
with mason work.
Another feature of the winter far is the absence
of any storms with almost continued succession of
clear bright sunlight days not common to any other
climate The lowest point the mercury has reached was
20 degrees below during the night of Wednesday
December 9Th Our cold spells last usually about three
days after which the weather modcracs and becomes ex
ceeduglly pleasant.
In spite OF these facts and many others which might be
adduced, and notwithstanding latitude is in "A deg
90 min north, cannot whit gives rise 10 tho pre-
vaiing impression abroad That winters arc too cold
for outdoor labor and that Cor six months in tho
year blocked mp with snow.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-01-23

News FROM PIKEs PEAK,--Thc Missouri Republican
publishes the following paragraphs from letter received
by Capt George J. King, of St Louis, from John g.
Harris we-known Missouri river pilot, who was last
summer seized with the gold fever, and emigrated to
Pixies Peak. The letter dated November 18th
III have arrived at Cherry Valley and fnd it situated
on the South Platte, $50 miles from Fort Kearney, We
have built house and expect to into it to
Our trip out was pleasant word about the mines. A
make from SO TO $40 per day. There is gold
all the country, and old miners say that if
will work he will do well at mining anywhere. | am
well pleased with my trip, and perfectly satisfied that
made it,
81 think this viii prove good country for raising
almost every kind of grain and garden products. We
have plenty of game of almost every description from
the buffalo down to the squirreldcor turkey and
telopc ia abundance
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-01-23

The REVOLUTION In HArr.-By the arrival of vessel
which sailed from Portau Prince the 9Th inst it APP
pears that the revolution did not amount to much Sou
louque in company with the ministers of State and
erals of the army left Portau Prince the 28th utmo
for Gonaves and the following day the sodiery cap
tured Mont Rous Gonaives WINS declared in blockade,
and if the army remained true the sable Emperor would
be re established securely on his throne.
Trade at Port-auPrince at sand-still, and the
stores closely watched The British gate Melbourne,
OH her way to England from jamaica had reached the
harbor with over four hundred troops board, and
would remain there for the protection of all foreigners
at the request of her Majesty's consul.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-01-23
ONO DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION
[rrom tho steubenyiIle UnIop, Jan. Ion

Our State Central Committee met at Columbus ON the
9Th instant and fixed upon Thursday the goth of May
next as the day which the Democratic State Conven.
ton shall be held at Columbus. At that time nomna-
ons will be made for governor, lieutenant governor
supreme Judge auditor treasurer and secretary of State
school commissioner, and member of board of public
works, Hamilton county is entitled to rs delegates
Jefferson 10 T. We with the Statesman in urg
ing the democratic to go TO work and pre-.
pare for that event Let them bury all past differences
sond IN go1d sound, and faithful delegates
and on That dry let ticket be nominated with which
we viii redeem Ohio the second Tuesday Of October
next,
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-01-23
THE SALT LAKE OVERLAND MAIL

We stated in our article the other day, on infor-
nation which we deemed reliable that tho overland
ma-route by way of Salt Lake City, had been
brought to halt by the rigor of the weather on that
line. We have since learned that this was a mis-
take and, on inquiry at the Post Office Department.
have found that there has been failure of the mail
on this route in but one instance only when it was
delayed but week, it having been brought through
in schedule time ia every other instance.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-01-23

VolcE FROM PENNsYLvANIA.-At a mass convention of
the democratic citizens of Susquchanna county, held
the 18th inst for the purpose of selecting delegates to
represent the district in the democratic State convention
the following resolutions were unanimously adopted
Resoleed That hereby reairm adherence to the
principles of the Cincinnati PLATFORM and believe that the
policy of our national administration carries out fully
those principles
Resolved That our worthy senator Hon VIM Bgler
is entitled to- and does hereby receive the hearty thanks
Of this convention for his manly and patriotic devotion to
democratic principles.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-01-23
WASHINGTON, Jan. %, 1859.
e. G. HIBBEN

INDIAN DrrREDArroNs--The following extract of a
private letter to gentleman in this city from resident
in the western part of the State of Minnesota are
permitted to copy
"Tbe Indians have already robbed several families
this winter Their depredatons at Saratoga have caused
most of the settlers TO leave who do not propose to
turn until spring. One house sacked at Lake She
teok while the husband absent Two Indians cnfor-
cd the house of Mr. Brown during his Absence hold
ing his sister, while the other ransacked the premises
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-01-23

ny Mr TALBUTT The petition OF Caswe Osborn Pulaski
~ kentucky, praying Congress to law granting linn power
the real the milk sickness South
pubic hud
nnd % reward the enterprise successful Referred
on pub land
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-01-23
WASHINGTON CITY.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 2s, 1868.
Business Notice.

the Union establishment OF the proposed
change viii be conducted strictly cash basis all
OF the Union dscon
tnned should b after ths date
Mr. W Lpsoonb who authorized make collections
IN Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia
WARRINGTON March %, ls5s.-u
foregoing intended onclude agents or eoee
employ employed IN this city but
those on who have performed such service In other parts OF the
country. Ap zS-u
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The Senate was not in session to-day.
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have noticed that many persons, Americans and ot
in opposition accustomed to speak OF the epuo
can party not great, fixed necessary party, with
rights and purposes of it's own but chance gathering
together of men, or organization OF conyen-
cnce ready and fit TO be used from time to time as oc
cason may seem to require fundamentally to de
feat the democratic party not for the sake of vindicas
republican principles but to beat the democracy and place
new set OF men in power. Not long since number Oh
very respectable gentlemen assembled this city TO see
what was TO be done with this republican party, and how
it could be made most available, not for successful re-
sstance to democratic prosavey schemes and plans but
TO whip the democratic party. And they were SO kno'
publican party 'is great power, and that sits dso
ganzaton would I've neither polite desirable Una,
sud party hus vitality and force which must be a'e'
Of in any effort to reform the federal government
can Smile ut the charming patronage of these beng
nant gentlemen, but it gives indispensable pain 70
know that republicans here and there by their woias
and couusels giving these and Others license or ek
cuses, at least for holding the low views which they
have of the character and mission of the republican par
y 1t is too bad that men calling themselves repup
cans should give countenance to this degradation OF the
party treating il piece OF merchandise to be dspau
OF 20 the highest bidder and have observed that there
are some among them who even anxious 70
dispose Of what they have hand than get anything
return, rivung in beneyoence the liberal publican VINO
told, "exults 10 trust, and bushes 10 be paid
Sir party must have faith in ITSELF and RESPECTIVE
itself, il IL would be than mockery and sham
10 be powerful and respected, il must be positive ana
sclfrelant Its ideas and purposes must be clearly de
fined and well understood 1t must have unquesonlng
faith in tho TRUTH fitness and necessity OF its issues ana
objects for its first duty is 20 be- in respect to them IS
perfect as il knows they should express its best Thoughts
and its prooundest convictions party careful To !"
right viii be earnest and earncstuess is the hardest W
ponent that wrong and error can encounter mere W
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-15
To the Public.
IryRE P.SSY UT.y'TER Ind SPRIA

~ SO Ear, have been yery wet ones, causing many
of our rivers to overflow their hanks, back
ing up the water in the creeks and bayous, and
flooding To "A considerable extent the bottom
lands when the rivers recede, which may be ex-
pected soon then the large surface OF decaying veg
etabe matter exposed to the scOrcbing rays of the
summer sun, produces the malaria, which proves
fatal in its course, sweeping whole states, and
sparing neither age nor sex in its conquering
march.
After a residence Of more than twenty years in
the middle and Southern States, We think We have
discovered medicine which, To certain extent,
is a preventative of the attacks Of billions fever,
ague, &c, and rs such we recommend our Magnolia
Whisky.
We wish the public to understand that We are
not urging upon them the Use of strong Liquors rs
beverage. We are, and always have been, opposed to
their being used in that way, but il people will use
them as such, let them have 10y all means
lengthen instead Of shortening their lives. We pro-
pose to sell always pure aud unaduterated Liquors
for medicinal purposes, and little for the stonl-
ach's sake if required, and will challenge an in-
sIectiOn 10y the best chemists in this any other
country, 10 find any impurity or ,dulteratiOn in
the whisky branded by us, ''Allis i Howes Mag
nOlia." Ii is warranted, il is distilled from the
cora, rye, or wheat, with slight addition of good
cistern water. We have no doubt many persons
have bces ruined in health, If not actually killed, py
drinking bad whisky, the greater the reason that
Allis & HOwcs' pure Magnolia should be in gen
eral use. just received and in store for sale
10 y ripes ass Brandies (old from to 81 q GAL
II - pipes do Odd from ) 10 81 e gal.
pipes Holland Gin; 3 pnncheons Old Rum.
ap25 ALLIS * HON rs. Water st.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-15
Local and Miscellaneous.
The New Presbyterian Church.

We stated some weeks ago, that the So
ciety of the Old Presbyterian Church Of
this city contemplated putting up a new
house Of worship this summer. II is now
understood that they will begin the work in
earnest this week. We have just seen
handsome drawings of the contemplated
building. 1t is tasteful, and proposes to be
done up in u style which, if realized, will
lie quite an ornament to the city. The esti-
mated cost of the whole enterprise is twenty
thousand dollars. The amount subscribed
Nv the members OF the society, we are told,
has been quite liberal; but they cannot
among themselves alone, raise the requisite
amount, and they design, therefore, appeal
iug to the generosity of their fellow-citizens.
They regard it as due to the reputation of
the city to put up an edifce that will be
worthy of our position as the commercial
emporium of Indiana. They have shown
themselves ready to make great sacrifices,
and only hope now that they may have the
synipathy and aid Of all such as feel an in-
trrcst in the prosperity of religion or of the
city. Being the oldest church in the city,
aud having, to considerable extent, shared
in contributing to nearly all the other
churches in our midst, they hope their own
appeal will be kindly and literally respond
edtc. Withthe amount for which the grounds
of the old Church sold, and the subscriptions
already obtained, the committee, after pay
ing for the new lot, will have about S14, 900
TO appropriate for the building, the cost of
which viii not exceed $4,000. To furnish
the church with suitable gas fixtures, an Or
gan, clock, and to improve the grounds,
will require $4,000 in addition. The COM
mittee, therefore, lack about Sc, 600 of funds
10 complete the Church and furnish it upon
the present elegant plan. TO aid in raising
this sum, the society look TO their sister
Churches.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-08-15

The NEW AMERICAN ENcYCLoPEDIA.-Th
sixt volume of this Invaluable work is re-
ceived. For reference, it is bibliotheke
within itself; no household, where intelli-
gence is appreciated, should be without it.
For the qualification and education of chill
dren, the best investment for schooling n
parent can make is to buy it, and put il in
the family book case.
The eleventh volume of Benton's Debates
has also been received by Messrs. Dobell &
Conyngton, the agents for both works
Among the great number of aspiring poll
ticians in this District, one would have en-
pecled long list of subscribers TO this best
aud most authentic legi lative history of
the country, hut most OF them who har-
angue gaping crowds SO finently upon the
principles of Democracy, and the acts and
merits of the great leaders of the party,
know bat little more about the history OF
their own country than they do of that of
Poland, and have about ~ clear n compre-
henslon of what Jefferson, Madison, and the
: fathers OF the Republic thought and said,
as they 10 of what was said in the ecclesi-
sstiesl councils of the 18th century; and
they don't seem 10 want the knowledge /;
and, consequently, none of their names are
on the subscription TO the work that forms
the chief monument TO the memory of Old
Bullion, whom they have so often Landed.
We advise the young men, just coming upon
the active stages of life, to get "a copy of
Benton's Debates, which they will find a
mine of political wisdom and knowledge !;
and, by studying it, they will be enabled to
expose, in any future political controversy,
the assumptions and ignorance of those
hippant party spouters, who, like little ban
tams, are strntting and Growing on every
political dung hill and barn yard in the
country.