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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-27

SHAN RErREsCHMEsr.-The Richmond En-
Quir~. with all its recent alterations, sometimes
hits the nail on the head II does this partcu
larry in late article on the ''sbam retrench-
ments" commenced in the House Of Representa-
tivcs at Washington, in the abolition Of foreign
missions, and in the work of reducing the small
salaries of the poor clerks of the executive de-
partments, and in indignantly laying upon the
table paltry bill Of five thousand dollars for
extra clerk hire from the Post Office Depart
ment, when the great lobby job of the public
printing, ranging from half million to mil
lion of spoils per annum, is left untouched
The jobs and schemes of the lobby constitute
the real business of Congress in this matter Of
retrenchment. Let the House proceed to work
in this mine of millions and tens of millions of
spoliations and extravagances, and the country
will believe they are in earnest But this saving
at the spiggot while pouring out at the lobby
bunghOle, will never replenish the treasury.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-27

sypp. spec,sc drAs but the majority OF che democraas
rather than 90 tbs. vii let tbe tar'n stand -
is, If they have 10 como to direct
'ssxs'ioa to support the government Sach. 1t
least, is the report Of gentlemen who have given
c.ose attention to the subject. Tho result may 10 the
passage of a twenty five million loan bill, and nothing
fiscal year.
The cost OF the Coast Survey for the thirteen ye0rs end
Dg with 1866 was s3,l0,o00 and Tor the halt year a
1857 1t was s25s 900, making total added TO the faoh
ties furnished by the navy, Of 81 ,247. 600
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-27

MORAL or THE CATEGORICAL INvEsTIGATION.--
Although the Senator from Ohio did not ascer-
tain that there was any COLLISION between the
mysterious black cats and the correspondents of
the New YORK HERALD, yet the country re-
ceived positive assurance that the famous cats in
the public meal tubs have real existence. The
Corruption Investigating Committees have us,l-
ally searched for the cats in the lobby but now,
it appears, they have invaded the sacred prc
cincts of the Senate itself. Mr.. Pugh ought to
keep sharp look out for all the cats in the
meal tubs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-27


The House Committee on Ways and Means had pro
tractcd and animated meeting this morning on the sub
jeot Of the tariff Mr. Phelps, Of Missouri laid before
before them BILL framed in accordance with the sugges
ons Of the Secretary Of the Treasury. Mr. Morrill, Of
Vermont presented one supported by the two other op
position membership Howard, Of Michigan, and Mr..
Davis of MISUNDERSTANDING principally specific duties
compounded and admixed with ad valorem rates. Mr..
Philips of Pennsylvania, introduced bill, based on the
tariff of 1885, with short list Of specific duties, and re-
tanning the principal part Of the free list Of the act
OF 1857. Neither Of these projects seem TO be
acceptable u the majority Of the committee, Messrs
Letchcr, Dowdel and Crawford being opposed to
any change Of the tariff at this time. As less
than a majority cannot make formal report, the pro
liability ia that nothing this subject viii be reported
from the committee this session
The above named bills may, however he brought into
the House by courtesy, with the view Of obtaians DE
cson on their separate merits The committee have dc
cded they will report loan bill except with revision
of the tariff attached, and have fixed that at
twenty eve millions fund the treasury notes aud pay
the interest thereon the loan to be payable at pleasure
after two years and before All parties In yuan
Diary about the tariff 1t TO he tstooj that tho
republicans and pennsyvaaa d,m1cra!s generally VII
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time and distance. With q steamboat like the
Commonwealth, through trips ought to he made
in ten hours The movement we presume is in
tended as stock jobbiDg operation to bull up
the stock in the new line by knocking down the
shares of the old one. But il the travelling com
munity is the gamer, 1t is Of no vital consequence
whether one set of stock jobbers Or another gets
the spoils
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-27
TyIIRTY-FTF~TH CONGRESS-,
SECOND SESSION.



WAsaMcroS, jan 20, 1859
TUE KAssAs LEGIsIArURE.
Joint resolution introduced. asking for twenty
days Of the Legislature Of Kansas Referred 10
the Committee on Territories
MEMBERS cREDEsIALs orFEaED
Mr. HAmIS (opp) Of Me- presented The credentials Of
Mr. Fessenden Senator Maine toe six years from
March next
THE SENATOR'S
Mr. SEWARD, opp of N. Y. made a motion to admit
Messfs Lane and Mscarty, claiming to be Senator's from
Indiana to the privilege of admission the oor peudng
the decision upon their claims.
Mr. TRrMDrLL (opp) of ILL.,, spoke earnestly favor Of
the admission, and hoped this act Of courtesy would DO
extende3 without discussion refusal would be dlsre-
spectfu TO the State of Indiana.
The question being put whether TO take up the rcsolu
ton, the noes had it; whereupon Mr. IERsoS, (adm Of
Ca suggested that it be taken up and lie the
table, to prevent It's coming up again da until the end q
the session.
An animated debate ensued.
Mr. MASON, (adm) of Va, moved to lay the subject On
Mr. SEWARD, in reference to Mr. VERSIONS remark said
the Senator from Georgia knew him sufficiently well -
know that he (Seward) the last 70 appeal by
tactous opposition from any well niaured decision OF the
Senate. The question was to grant to two gentlemen
behind the backs Of the two persons who occupy the
chairs which they claim TO be their lie had
the Hungarian patriot, foreign minister's and muudes
the door, while gentlemen claiming 10 be Senator's,
whom the Judiciary Committee may at any moment re-
port to be the verabe Senator's refused the number
Of square feet they would occupy
Mr.. BAYARD, (adm) Of Del, spoke against the adms-
sion.
The discussion having eopened the parallel case Of
Claiborne and Colson in the Twenty fifth Congress- Messrs
Bell and Davis discussed that subject the former
of favor Of and the latter in opposition TO admission OF tina
Indiana claimants.
Finally the resolution was laid on the tabe--Ayes 81
noes 22-Messrs. Bright and Fitch not voting.
Was taken up.
Mr.. Wilson's amendment, Of which the main features
board Of five civil engineers to locate the line be-
tween the thirty fourth and forty second parallels
lcst-Ayes IL, noes 49,
Mr. Davis amendment, being the substitute proposed
b. the minority of the committee then REQUIRED and was
lost-Ayes IS, noes 20.
Mr. Pugh's amendment, that the railroad stop at the
eastern boundary Of California, was also los-Ayes rs.
nays %.
point of order then arose Yesterday in executive
session subject made the special order for
at2PM
The galleries accordingly cleared 10 discuss whe
Their they would rescnd the said order continue the
discussion Of the Pacific Railroad bill
On the reopcning Of the doors the discussion the
Pacific Railroad bill was resumed.
Mr.. BELL spoke on the bill
Various amendments, including the one introduced by
Mr. HAMMOND moved to lay the bill the table which
was also lost by ayes 81 nays 20.
All the amendments being disposed Of, to morrow,
at one O'clock is appointed for vote the final passage
Of the bill.
Adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-27

HAVE POVERTY AND SUFFERING INCREASED IN
New YORK When the commercial crisis took
place, one year ago last fall the croakers and
prophets of ill predicted that the poverty and
suffering of the people would be fearful this win
ter. 1t was said, that from want of employment,
the savings of clerks and mechanics would be all
used up, and that restitution would stare thou
sands in the face. But what are the facts? We
now hear less of those ills than we ever did be-
fore. A few years ago, when there was no COM
merca crisis, it was found necessary to institute
soup kitchens to save the poor from starving.
There has been nothing Of the kind this winter.
Never were the public amusements better attend
ed than they have been of late, and the ball sea-
son has opened with great eclat Both facts are
good criterions Of the comparative prosperity of
the city. But there is better proof. The super
intendent of outdoor poor reports that destitu-
ton has decreased, and that the applications for
assistance to the Almshouse are fewer than
in former years Accordingly, less money
has been distributed from that source in
the present year, the amount being only
about $4,000, exclusive of the distribution
Of coal. No doubt there is poverty in this
city, and consequent suffering, for these are
some of the ills to which flesh is heir to in every
community; but it is evident that the amount
has not increased in New York, and that it is
not greater in proportion than in other large
cities of the Union. Indeed from all the evil
dences, we are inclined to believe that it is less
and when we take into account what large
proportion of the poverty is recently imported
from Europe, and how little Of it is native, we
feel safe in saying that in no other city in the
world. in proportion to its inhabitants, (exclu-
sive of emigrants,) is there so little restitution,
and such an abundance of money in circulation,
as among the mass Of the people Of New York.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-27

tcsa exports Of conse had reached 1ea2. 500
bags, OF which l.cle,ooe had been shipped for
the United States against ses 400 Cor the period Of
the previous year. showing Of exports 70 TINS
country in eleven months OF 1858, the period in
1857, OF 1913 900 bags. If average the weight Of the
bags at l6o ibs and estimate tho average value al loc
per h., will be perceived that the value Of the 1915,
400 bags sent TO the United States from Rio aone for the
eleven months OF the past year. amounted to $7o7S62o
The price current referred to quotes sound lots of coffee as
ruling at 1910 1880 for United States, and 4H5oo
47oo for the Channel and at 4soo 4soo for the North
Of Europe During the first Eve months, Of the crop
of 1885, bags shipped to the United States,
against $50 500 bags 1857 Freghts TO the United
States ranged from SOC. 60c Galeeo Haxa -four was
quoted at lsf5o0 $4,000; Baltimore at $4,000 and Phi
ladephia at $4,000 $4,000. Freghts dull yesler
day at this port, and engagements light.
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sURTONs NEW THEATRE Broadway-IRELASD A
1t -0uR GAI-fRisH LION.
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

BowEHY THEATRE. Bowery.-ruE THRHE FAST Me-
on znx FExALx ROBINSON CaUsoEs.
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wALLACx's THEATRE, BroAdway-TnE VETERAN; Oh,
ALGERIA.
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LAUyA gYrNF's THEATRE No "a Broadway.-Ou
AsKRicAs Cousts-AUSr CHARLoIrRs MAID.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-13
senator Rics and the D'spiae m.nt sf
judge Douglas.

The following letter from Senator Rec.
to the Winona Democrat, contains a clear
aud explicit denial Of the charge that he
aliel in the displacement, of Judge pordIAs
from The Committee On Territories
W,sHiSGroS, u. C.. Jan. |, lSSo
{. ". Corrox. Editor Dsvasrst, Irraoua.
Dear STA reply 20 yours OF the ?Sth uls.,
| have - say, that Tor my efsciIi acts hol d
myself responsible TO the psop|' Of M,aas'O<a,
Tor my political acts. a. respoasible 10 the
Democratic rsrty--snl. whether rich, or
wrong, my actions Ia either respect will not
be concealed fer /; Is fN more satisfactory To
myself, even Il ia error. 10 have m. course dis
tinctly known, ihaa tha, any doub; should ex
Is, IN the minds Of nv constituents A. little
OF my time has been. and ~ill be, givcn - 20,
htieal matters, a. possible. loa 1y doubts
ARE entertained a. II my vote apoa the p'opo.
sition TO d,spisce Jrssx porsL.s froa the
Chaumsuship Of the senate Territorial Com
ml,,.e, voted ass's,t Tia p'sras,t,oR. ,eeu
ed change uncslle4 for and au~iss. pe'hsps
in this connection It ~ill not be improper for
me 10 say. TIA, have thus far supported M.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-13

Why, yes, it was Democratic measure, and
is a Democratic measure, and BATES and
BALcoNBE, and CHUTE and LINDSEY, and
others came out of the slough Of Republican
despond and made excellent Democratic
speeches upon the subject and Herr wrote
an excellent Democratic letter upon the
course Of the Anit N,nnesotian, which we
published yesterday; and NORTH, and del
egstion Of other Republicans, are doing good
Democratic work in New York to retrieve
the credi, OF the State from the effect Of the
Republican ISLANDERS disseminated by the
Anfi- Munesotidn, which assumes to be, in
this matter, the organ OF the Republican
party.
We are glad TO know then, formally,
from so competent authority where to place
the onm of the organized conspiracy in this
State, TO blast its credit, stop its public
works, and brand it with the infamy Of re-
pudiation, and TO know at the same time
that we can fix the responsibility Of this in
finite mischief upon the Repubicans-that
the party ia az coptcmp,ible in numbers as
it is despicable in its purposes.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-13

The Times Of yesterday, contains an arti.
Gle commenting on the decison Of the Su-
pIeme Court, in the cases OF BRYANT and
OFEaaALL Us. Colby, in which it is boldly
charged that the decision u the Court was
q partizan decision that it was not based
upon law or justice, but upon certain sup
posed political necessities, and hence poases.
ses no authority which Black Republican
ia bound TO respect or obey. In plain
words, the editor advises Monsieur CoLBYlto
resist the writ issued to him. The editor il
Of opinion that the Supreme Court erred in
its action, and before this individual express
zion Of sentiment. tho judgment Of the high
est tribunal Of the State must give way.
Dat upon such nonsen3e and wickedn, ~
II the decisions Of the Courts are repudiated
by A, then u has An equally clear right to
do 30, and in very short time, acting upon
the Times theory, universal anarchy will be
substituted for organized government Bu,
we have have no fears that Mr.. Colby will
arrest the judgment Of the Court, and il be
does, happily that tribunal is invested with
ample authority to enforce its commands.
Bat Mr.. CoLBY, If he follows the Times
advice, will not only be compelled to resist
the Democratic Supreme Court, but also the
DEGREES Of the Republican District Court
Pray, neighbors. how will you manage this
phase Of the Gaze, which had evidently not
reached you ears when your article was
penned. Judge Wusos, a leading Repub-
lcan politician, land We mean no disrespect
by the term has decided that Mr.. CoLnY
did wrong in RETIRING certificates to the
Democratic candidates-that they were le'
gally elected--that the frauds perpetrated in
Fillmore county were the acts Of the Re
publicans. And this decision il given too
after lengthy examination into the merits
Of the case Does the Times also advise that
Judge Wnsos : judgment shall be re publ
ated, or 10 it now satisfied az 10 the correctness
Of the decision Of the Supreme Court. Tell
m, thou learned Judge-thou second Daniel!
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-13
\ New Territory.

There are now five propositions before
Congress TO organize new Territories, viz:
Dakota. Sierra Nevada, Arizona, Laramie,
and Colono Our renders are familiar with
the first four the last named is provided
for in bill introduced into the House, by
Mr.. C0IrAx. Of Indiana. II embraces all
the recently discovered gold regions Of
Pixies Peak, Cherry Creek. &c. The Ter
ritory will stretch from the 1904 meridian
OF longitude to the Rocky Mountains, being
from rour 10 five degrees in width, and from
the 37th to the AID parallel of latitude,
making ii five degrees in length. II will
thus be nearly square, and will include
parts Of the Territories Of Kansas, Nebras-
ka. Utah and New Mexico nearly all how.
ever being taken from Kansas. 1t will
embrace within its borders not only Pixies
and the adjacent peaks, but also the famous
Three Parks, the headwaters OF both forks
of the Platte, the Arkansas and the Rio
Grande. Its exterior lines will be guarded
by Bent's Fort in the southeast corner,
For, Massachusetts near ia southern bound
AIRY, aud Fort Laramie jus, beyond its north
crn line
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-13

The editor of the Chatdeld Rrpubi,edn.
Mr.. wuLnx II. llolLsy. in an evil hour
last fall, consented 10 run for the State Sen
atc. lie was beaten fairly by his Demo
cratic opponent, but through the rascali'y
Of Monsieur Coiny and his two associate
canyassers, received the certificate Of cleo
ton as senator. The decision Of Judge
WnsoS. declaring CoLBys acts Illegal, of
course, does not suit the would be Senator.
and he drnuunccs IN nnmeaSurrd terms the
independence of Judge Wusc> in refusing to
allow his judicial decisions Ia be concoc,ed
by Republican wire pu'lrrs The Rpubh
ran says tha, Judge Wilson's decision
" isnies prdef,oaily Tho poit'odl oe"p!snon
If the State for the neu h,fissn yea,s -
This confession gives Us clue 10 the extra.
ordinary action Of the Republican canyasSrs
in Fillmore county. To make the State
Republican for the next fifteen years,
they violated the law, DISTINGUISHED hun
dreds Of voters, aud attempted 10 rob the
people Of that county OF the incstimable
rich, of selecting their own officers aud
servants. And now. because Judge VII
soS-bimselt Republican in the
dischargc Of hls official duties AMI under
the solemn sanction Of bis oath Of
Office. blocked The game Of CoiuY
IIoLIvv. and Others. he il bitterly dcnoanc.
I'd by the men who elected him. They esl.
IDENTIFY anticipated, when they voted for
Judge " =, tina, they wcrr selecting Judge
who would decide questions brough, before
him, no, according TO law and justice, bu,
in obedience TO the requirements aud ext
geucies ~ the Republican party. This Is
not the frs, time our opponents have over.
reached themselves. and " caught Tartar
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-13

~ OpN"s"R vs. sss' "s"'" $780,
The 7ms editor Is in very lro'by state
about the slave trade II there is one thing
which that sheet desires 10 transplre more
than any other, it is the re opsning OF the
traffic in African slaves. Hence We are not
surprised TO witness its attempts to show
that the slave trade can be renewed with
greater yigor than ever, by repeatedly
quoting extracts from ic~ crazy ard fana'
teal presses q, the South, and by assidu-
ously Ignoring and snppressing the fact. that
the administration Is exerting every means
within ia power to suppress the traffic, and
bring the recent yiolators Of the law to speedy
punishment. What bleeding Kansas was
to the Republican party, 80 would be the
re-0peniDg Of the slave trade. Kansas no
longer beeds," aud new issue, in which
Sambo will prominently figure, is absolutely
necessary TO the Black Republicans We
can well appreciate our neighbors anxiety
on the subject.
The proposition TO reopen the slave trade
is denounced by every respectable and in.
6uential southern statesman aud press and
IL advocated solely by sectIonalists and
fanatics. This the Times well knows; and
IL should also remember that those who were
engaged in the recent violations ol the law,
justify their conduct by contending that the
statutes iorbdding tbs traffic are unconst
tutonal. To be sure, they have been pro.
nounced constitutional by the Courts, bu,
the slave importing gentry arsert that the
Courts erred in their action, and forthwith
proceed 10 practically reverse the decisions
OF tho legal tribunals, by" running Il cargo
Of Africans into Georgia. Il the slave
traders desired precedent for this conduct,
they could easily find such authority 10 the
disregard shown for the law aud the consti.
tutcd tribunals by the Abolitionst Of the
North. The lones, for the past week, has
dali abused resistance TO the decisions OF
the Supreme Court OF Minnesota. The sa-
pient and learned editor Of that sheet, has
act up his opinion as Of lnr higher authority
on points Of constitutional law, than tina, Of
tho tribunals provided rby the Copstitu.
ton. and chosen by the people Of the State.
II IL this spirit " rampant at the North
this disregard Of law--ths bold attempt to
override the Courts, and elevate the mob,
which has encouraged lawlossuess not only
at the South, but a, the North. This
higher law doctrine prompts the eastern
Abolitiouist. TO shoot down federal officers
in the discharge Of their duty 1t transforms
the lawloss pirate into missionary. rescu-
ing lat large pocuniary profit a cargo OF
bcnighted Africans, from cannibaism and
dolatry il converts mob Of misguided and
ignorant men, IN has been recently Illus
trated 10 our own State, into the sacred
ministers OF justice.
When the Time, exhibits more law
abiding spirit whom II lcarns to respect the
highest Courts known TO our $ ten Of gov
ernment when il ceases to advise mea.
surcs leading to bloodshod and anarchy
then, aud not until then, will il have right
to ccusure the infamous scoundrels who dis
grace our nation, by revving the cruel bar
barsms Of past age,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-13
Kansas.

The abolition lancet has been applied to
poor Kansas, and she is once more IN n
bleeding condition, SEWARD has presented
W Congress bogus constitution manalac'
turcd a. Ieavenworth, and in the Territory,
band. Of men, rejoicing in tho names OF
Jayhawkcrs and "An,iJayhawkers,
arc committing all sorts Of ou,rages. We
hope the prospective disorders will be nippcd
10 the bud, by little jadieious hanging.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-13
" Murder viii Out. ="

In the mouth Of October, ls56, French.
man named LALiyNR, residing near Lake
Johanna, brutnlly murdered his wife, and
afterwards, Us he thought, annihiatcd her
body. by setting fire 10 aud burning down
an ice house. where the remains were hid
den. There were no witnesses Of the deed
aud for six months after the commission OF
the crimc. tho murderer continued his rus.
deucc in the house where il was committed.
he then removed to Prairie du Chen. ev.
,ieutly regarding himself as in no possible
danger Of detection. But, strange 10 relate,
by a curious chain OF circumstances, and
two years after i,s commission. the murder
wa DISCOVERED the murderer arrested, and
is now in jail awaiting n trial. las, eve
ming, after having stoically gone through a
preliminary examins,ion-having looked
npon the lev charred remains Of bis mur.
dcrd wife without manifes,ng the least
feeling LuNEs. with a. much delibera,iOn
AMI GOODNESS "a il he WAS engaged in orii-
nary conversation confessed beating out
her brains. The story Of this strange aud
unnatural homicide i related in detail in
our local column.