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The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08

NORTH WESTERN ROUTE To THE PAcIFIc.-
A Toronto &C.. W. newspaper correspondent, un-
der date Feb. 2S, has some remarks on this sub
ject. lie says: "Mr. Dawson arrived in To-
rcnto to-day, from New York. His mission to
England on behalf of the Northwest Trans-
pOrtation Company has he says, been produc-
tive of results which are more OF less valuable.
He has not yet succeeded in raising money for
establishing the overland communication to
Fraser River, but he brings assurances that the
money will be forthcoming so soon as q Lon
don Board of Direction can he legally formed.
He reports the imperial authorities and espec-
tally the Colonial Secretary, fully alive to the
Importance Of the Northern route to the Pacific
Mr.. Dawson made an offer to carry the Fraser
River, Chinese and Indian mails ria this route
Il very important step in advance, as bringing
the Northwest question into notoriety in inAu,
ential quarters. The reports from Captain Pal
liser on the Survey Of the Rocky Mountains
are most encouraging. The news Of his hav.
ing discovered an excellent pass near the head
waters of the Fraser River is correct, and in
addition to this he has been able to determine
that the Coohamie Pass, which the American,
have been laying claim to and stating to be ar
admirable one, is entirely in British territory
to the north Of 40 deg. north latitude. Thii
is most important; the Coohame River being
tributary Of the Columbia, and the pass neal
which it rises being within few miles of tn,
head waters of the south branch of the Sas
katchewln."
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08
SELECTION S N S.


The CHINESE HoLIDAYs.-The Chinese have
boon celebrating, for the last two days, the ad-
vent Of their New Year. They have been go
ing IL on "fre crackers" with perfect loose
ness. All day and all night the din prevails
II seems TO us that the highest qualification
which Chinaman can enjoy, is the explosion
of bushel Of fre-crackers simultaneously.
On such occasions his almond eyes roll in his
head with delight II Is their custom, on such
occasions, to dress themselves in their longest,
if not in their finest, garments, meet their
friends sip tea, and explode fre-crackors at ev-
cry available moment. II has been said by
some that our custom Of visiting on New Y ears
day was introduced by the old Knickerbock-
crs, but VIC are of the opinion that, from what
we know Of the Chinese, more venerable an
tiquity can be claimed for it. No Chinaman
ever dares to think that he can make one step
forward beyond his father and his grandfather
before him, and to neglect to do what they did,
is with him an impiety to be atoned for by
ages of torment in a future world. The Gus
tom of visiting their friends on the first Of the
year, must have existed among the Chinese
from time immemorial-a period considerably
more remote than the taking of Holland by
the Dutch. In the duration Of the celebration, 4,
the Chinese are ahead Of us they keep up for
three whole days. One sufiices for us; but
then tea is not the only beverage that we drink,
nor is the explosion OF nTc-cTackeEs tpe Only
amusement for which we have passion.-Aha
Californian.
A Ancwspaperc correspondent gives the following
additional particulars: The Chinese have been
having froic for the last few days in San Fran
cisco, it being their New Years. They are
dressed in their best, and go about making
calls, from which custom, presume, the Now
Workers got their idea but there's one little
variation in the performance here: the Now
Year is not only time when they pay visits
Of ceremony and congratulation, but they pay
their debts. Every Chnaman is expected to
"settle" on New Years, and if he can not he
is disgraced, his credit gone, and the only
rcparation he can make for his shortcomings
is, to take little extra opium and "step out"
suicide being a receipt in full to his creditors,
who bring in Nature as 4 creditor, and the un-
fortunate debtor pays all at once. 1t is con-
sidered very bad taste for creditor to persist
in living when he can't pay his debts.
1t strikes me if New Years Day in New
York was general settling-up day, and every
gentleman was expected to bring the coin in
his pocket to liquidate, there would be a sad
falling off in the number Of visits people now
receive. There would be \ great many Joneses
and Browns very unwell-quite unable to get
out.
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Strike Among the CoaI-Heavers.

ELIzABETHT0wN, Penn, March About
one hundred labOrers, employed on the coal
docks here by the Delaware, Lackawana and
Western Railroad, struck for higher wages last
week. party Of men were brought from
New York to fill their places, but owing to the
threats made they were afraid to land from the
steamboat. One hun dred men are expected
here this morning from Scranton. The labor
ers are in state of great excitement, and n
serious riot is apprehended on the arrival of
the train. The priests of the Catholic Church
are endeavOring to pacify them.
SECOND DIsPATcH.--The train from Scranton
has just arrived, and the new men and the
strikers formed in a line, amid much excite
ment, and marched to the coal-docks. The
President is doing all he can to avoid col
lisiOn, but it seems inevitable, as soon as the
new men commence TO work.
1880 P. M.-The new men went TO work,
when those on the strike commenced throwing
coal, but were finally driven off. The new men
are much the strongest. The strikers have
appointed committee to make arrangements
to go to work again, but have not receded in
their demands. The matter will probably be
arranged without serious disturbance.
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Especially Reported for the Daily Press.l
Cincinnati Horse Markets.

MONDAY EVENING, March I, 1859.
The market the past week has been unusually ac-
tive, showing a heavier aggregate than any corre-
spending period during the winter. Supplies of ordi-
nary stock are good, but No. Horses are and
in demand.
Among the sales at the Gray Eagle Stables ON Mon.
day that of fine span of dark bay Colts, twins
four years old on the 18th day of April They were
the property Of Elias Salisbury, and bought by Joab
Scales, OF Covington. We learn that the same mare
has since given birth to another pair of twins.
Dap. RILEY'S STABLES,
SOUTH SIDE OF SIXTH STREET, BETWEEN MAIN AND
SYCAMORE.
Report of sales for week ending Monday, March 7.
No. Of Horses sold..."".62 Value e"..""..S7,sji 90
MILLER & EAsTwOoD's STABLES,
NORTH. SIDE OF FIFTH STREET, RErwEEs MAIN AND
Report of Sales for week ending Monday, March 7.
No. Of Horses sod""...lS7 Yalue."."".. Sl3,6S3 75
D. CARNEY's STABLES,
SOUTH sIDB OF FIFTH STREET, BETWEEN MAIN AND
SYCAMORE.
Report of sales for week ending Monday, March L.
No. Of Horses sold"..l34 Yaue".."."". Sl2, ,s66 25
. Gel. RIDERS STABLES,
SOUTH SIDE OF FIFTH STREET, BETWEEN MAIN AND
SYCAMORE.
Report Of sales for week ending Monday, March Z.
No. of Horses sold"".l63 Valuc".. .""""Sl6,576 80
w.H.sTEvENs' STABLES,
SOUTH SIDE OF FIFTH STREET, BETWEEN MAIN AND
SYCAMORE.
Report of sales for week ending Monday, March l.
No. of Horses sold-.4s Value........... ,23j 50
b. JENIFER's STABLES, q. Mckenzie, Agent
NORTH SIDE OF FIFTH STREET, BETWEEN MAIN AND
SYCAMORE.
Report of sales for week ending Monday, March 7.
No. of Horses sold"....S1 Value.""..""..s6,76S 25
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08

II has been recently discovered that the sup
posed loss Of the cows tails, in the New York
swill-milk establishments, is an optical illu-
sion.
HALF AN HOUR LATER.
Tho female spoken Of in connection with
pigs, in former dispatch, tg=Ras should have
been stated--a SOW, belonging to Col. Swine
born, Of tho 46th Royal Fusileers.
1t is not the peanut line in which the Hon.
Edward Everett proposes to embark. He in
tends to keep a stand for ginger-pop and min
eral water. His partner is n club-footed man,
Of experience In the business.
In previous dispatch in regard to the gold
diggings at Pixies Peak, there Is an error. In
stead Of "a very large proportion of gold to the
PAINFUL, !" II should read, "a very large proper
tion Of dirt"
The loss Of cows tails in the New York dali
ries is not, as is stated above, an illusion. The
mistake was occasioned by the fact that the
cows in these establishments have recently
been retailcd.
The man who several years ago chad but q
single plank between him and destruction" }" has
become immensely rich in the lumber business.
Later accounts state that the Hon. Daniel E.
Sickle, Is not in the habit of drinking before
breakfast. He declared yesterday to a friend,
with the appearance Of great emotion, that he
thought II did not agree with him.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, March IA rumor prevailed
this morning that Postmaster General Brown
had expired. This was incorrect. At two
o'clock he was apparently easier, and breathed
more freely than at any time during tho pre-
vious twelve hours.
The Criminal Court for this district assem-
bled this morning. The death Of the late Dis
trict Attorney, p. B. Key, was announced in
fitting terms by Robert Ould, the newly ap-
pointed successor. The Court then adjourned
over, in respect to the memory of the deceased.
Mr.. Mclean was unanimously confirmed by
the Senate to-day, as Minister to Mexico. lie
will leave tomorrow for Vera Cruz, with in
structions to recognize the constitutional gov
ernment in case it is in q condition to main
tain its existence.
Mr.. Churchill has again written to the State
Department, asking its recognition, and this
government is inclined to do so. Hence the
appointment Of Mr.. Mclean.
Senior Mata has been here, anxiously await
ing the recognition of his government, and
his own reception as minister; but as the rec
ognition is to take place in Mexico, if at all,
he will depart for New Orleans, there to await
the result of Mr.. McLean's mission.
SENATE.-No public business was trans
acted. As soon as the doors were opened the
Senate adjourned. 10
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MARKETS.
Cincinnati Produce Market.

DlONDAr EVENING, m0rcn Z.
FIOUR-There was q fair demand to-day, which
was freely met by holders and prices ruled firm. The
sales were 900 brs. extra White Wheat, at Sc 3j 800
do. do, at Hagerstown, Ind at Sc l2h, and 100 do
superine, In lots, at IS ajQI6
WHISKY-The market was again dull to-day, and
prices were unsetled 1855 brs. sold at 2jc, and $50
do, 30 per cent. proof at c. Other sales were
made at 2iH@2i1sc., we understood, but were not
ported.
PROvISIoNs-Thor was good demand for Bulk
Pork to-day, at 60eSc, and about 100000 lbs sold at
these rates, closing with few, If any selling at these
rates. A good demand for Bacon Sides at &C., but
holders asked nc. higher. First class brand Mess
Pork could have been sold at sl7 so but holders Of
such generally ask SIS; llAc. was offered for Lard
but there sales.
GR0CERIES-The market continues very dull, and
prices, in the large way, nominal.
WHEAT-The market is unchanged and firm, with
good house and shipping business. Sales 800 BUSH
at 81 20 for prime White and 81 35l 40 for good do
C0RN-The demand is fair and prices firm, at SOC.
for fair mixed. and s2@sSc. for White,
BARLEY-The market remains dull, and prices
are irregular and unsettled. Sales 800 bush. good
Fall at 70c. and 800 do Spring at 70c.
RYE-A sale of loo bush. at a5C. Market firm.
OATS-Are in fair demand at 62G663c
SEED-A fair demand for Clover, and the market is
steady. Sales 1870 bush. ut Sc %.
EGGS-The market is dull, and prices have declined
to l2lac. per dozen.
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REPORTED ron the DAILY PRESS.
One Day Later from Europe.
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ond rood;na h,, ba noo;or;tv
FatScr'ETbe Tndensndence Beloe states TINT
Er.noo ,ros ,,rorarind a ,,ororo n dnr, conto;ns
inc nm exnps;iion Of tho rr;ovonces oca;nst
Austria fbo danger of a s,o,, oro Will be
no;ntsd ont and EXPLANATIONS frankly demand
cd A. the same time France will saw that,
wbilo sbe ia dosirous of nance, she Is far from
fearing war.
AusTRIA.-The journals have been ordered
70 assume n moderate tone in their articles rela-
tive N Fronco Austria Ia stated N have nro-
posed to the secondary German Powers treaties
aac oII;anoo onJ ,Lroo of thor, h,d ooncl,dod
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Additional by the Overland Mail.

ST. LOUIS, March 6.---The passengers by the
Overland Mail report heavy rains in Colorado
desert, an unusual occurrence. Also, that the
company had met with complete success in
sinking wells and finding an abundance Of wa
ter at the depth of fifty feet. Several snow
storms have prevailed at PachecO and TETON
passes.
A large amount Of additional stock was being
distributed along the route. Lieutenant La
sale, previously reported as being mortally
wounded in a fight with the Apache Indians,
was rapidly improving.
An expedition was about leaving Fort Blu
chanan, under Capt. Ewall, against the Apa-
ches, who had killed two army sergeants in
January last.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08
River News.

PiTrsBURo, March Up. M.-River eight
feet eight inches, and stationary since noon.
Weather clear and mild. Arrived-J. II.
Done.
ST.. LOUIS, March 7-M.-River still rising
pretty rapidly at this point, with fully fourteen
feet water to Cairo. The Upper Mississippi is
swelling from Dubuque down, with fair stage
Of water. Tho Illinois is high and rising.
The Missouri is also rising, and in good boat
ing order. A steady rain fell nearly all last
night; alternately clear and cloudy this morn
ing. Mercury 81.
LOUISVILLE, March I'M. Tho river has
fallen eight feet in the last forty-eight hours;
now nine feet over the falls, and eleven feet
and half in tho canal. Weather showery.
Mercury 48.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08

WHAT a WAsTE.-A British statesman pub
licly declared that the cost of the Russian war
for single year was $3.50, O,O0O, 900. In order
adequately to comprehend the amount thus
employed for human destruction, consider what
it could have done if expended for the benefit
of mankind. 1t would have built 5000 churches,
at cost of $4,000 each; 5000 school houses
at $4,000 each; 5000 mechanics institutes al
$4,000 each; 5000 public libraries at 81 900
each; 5000 reformatories for young criminals
at $4,000 each 10000 life-boats at $5 1000;
$4,000 houses for the laboring poor at $500;
5000 public bath and wash-houses at 5000,
and leave 1O5,OOO,OO0 for foreign missions,
Bible, tract, Sunday school, temperance, and
peace societies and orphan asylums.-Ar,isan.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08
Extra session Of the Senate.

Mr. Stewards resolution, calling on the Sec
retary Of War for copies of all contracts which
have been made for removing the distractions
at the mouth Of the Mississippi, the amount SO
expended, and to whom paid, was adopted.
Mr.. Brown, of Miss, presented a memorial
from Messrs. Pettibone 4 Pateler, the binders
Of extra documents for the Senate, alleging
that owing TO the small amount Of binding as
contrasted with the previous year, they have
lost money, and asking an indemnity. "
On motion Of Mr.. Mason, the motion was
tabled Yeas Az nays 8.
The Senate then went into an Executive
Session.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08

RoBBING BRIDE OF HER BED.-The St.
Louis Democrat is responsible for the follow
ing: At Mayors boarding house, in st. Louis,
. an unusually merry wedding came of on Tues
day night, and the dance was prolonged till
past one in the morning. The bride and groom
then repaired to their apartment, but-hOrriJile
rtsu!-the bed and bedding had been sacrie-
giously stolen from the nuptial bedstead! Some
vindictive wretch had gained feloniOus ingress
at the rear, and effected a robbery unparalleled
in the history of matrimony. 1t is conjectured
that so fell vengeance could only have been
devised and executed by some disappointed
lover of the bride.
.Lives there man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said"
The scamp who stole that bridal bed
Deserves To live and die unwed,
With maidens old to punch his headl
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08

BosToS, March IAN arrival at this port
furnishes the following intelligence relative to
the movements of United States vessels. Tho
flagship Cumberland was at Porto Praya, jan
uary 2esstosleave soon for Goree. The sloop-
of-war Dale had left Monrovia on q cruise.
The yiRoepnes was daily expected at MOnroyia.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08

HUGE CARGO.-An exchange reports that the
greatest cargo Of cotton that was ever cleared
from any port was cleared at New Orleans, on
the 5th ult., for Liverpool. The ship Ocean
Monarch, Captain Page, was the ship, and
1869 bales Of the great Southern staple, the
cargo. The weight Of this mass Of cotton is
3,3S9,24O pounds, and its value 1884, 4,O12 go.
The arrival of the Monarch will be an event at
Liverpool, as her departure is an event at New
Orleans,
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08

White partridges have made their appearance
around Quebec this winter. The Indians re-
port them plenty at Saguenay, where they
never were seen before. Their bill differs in
shape from that of the brown partridge, and
they are also very thickly feathered down the
talons, like "bantams." Many years age the
first one then known was presented to Lord
Aylmer. In 1874, also, they made their ap-
pearance, and now again are met with on all
sides. Three, lately killed, are preserved as
curiosities in the Museum of the Quebec His
torical Society
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08
FOREIGN.
Two Hours Later from Europe-ArrI-
val of the Milestone.

Lord Grey is said to have been exceedingly
amused by the occurrence, and declared that It
was the best joke he ever saw in his life.
Mr.. Samons swore bitterly, in vulgar He
brew, according to the Jewish ritual, on taking
his seat for Galway.
The Earl of Carnawon said that the vsrious
documents which had appeared in the papers
were perfectly authentic
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08
Additional from Mcxico-

TAMpIco, February 26.-The liberals are &C.
lively prosecuting the war. Jaraz had taken
the field, and had gone to Vera Cruz, which
place is in perfect state Of defense. General
Espagna had been taken by the liberals at
AduascalianteZ.
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Hire at Rnnaln.

BUFFALO, March 7.-The Herkimor block Of
buildings was destroyed by fire on Saturday
night. The block was occupied by stores and
law Offices, the contents of all of which were
burnt. Loss is estimated at $3.50, 900; insured
for 81 g. 900.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08

If you see wife carefully footing her hus-
bands stockings, you may conclude that he
will not find ii difficult to foot her bills.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08

To get to Pixies Peak, go to work and save
your money till you get three or four hundred
dollars; then buy piece Of land, and stay at
fhome and mind your own business.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08

A French bishop said lately in sermon
"Let women remember, that while putting on
their profuse and expensive attire, how narrow
are the gates Of Paradise"
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08

The accents of those whom we love soften
the harshest tidings.
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08

The following pathetic lines were inclosed in
letter from convict's wife to her husband in
the Ohio Penitentary. Accompanying them
was an ample lock of dark brown hair:
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08
Trees! Trees! Trees!

LsoR SALE Iowa GOOD AssoRT-
E MENT Of Iarge.slzed Nursery stock, grown
within three miles OF Cincinnati, for which Furni-
tpre Dry Goods and Paper Hanging, or Sr,sgs for
Advertising Agent, No. 80 West Fourth street, and
get catalogues Of prices. 337
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send yOn a lock Of hair,

send you n lock of hair,
Which nature formed for me to wear,
For yOu, dear sam, 20 think of thine,
Aud not forgetting this hair Of mine
YOUR DEAREST.
Although illterate, this woman has wo-
mans heart-she clings to her husband in his
degradation, and attempts to cheer him in his
imprisonment.
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Eyen's Variety Machine Works.

SEWING MACHINES, MODELS FOR
CPATENTs, and every variety of light Machinery
manufactured and repaired at p. EVENS, Jr, No. leT
Walnut street, Cincinnati, Ohio. $50
The daily press. (Cincinnati [Ohio) 1859-1859, 1859-03-08
Especially Reported for the Daily Press.l
Cincinnati Cattle Market.

MONDAY EVENING, March 7, 1859.
E.W. Harrell Weigh master at the Brighton Stock
yards reports the following receipts of Live Stock
for the week ending Monday evening, March 7.
Cattle..".3iS Sheep .....43 Hogs.............523
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-03-31
BOARD OF TRADE.
Committee Of arbitration for March,
JOSEPH F. DIX
6. r. DUNNOCK RD BROWN
HENRY DUVALL BENZ n WILLIAMS
M(oIRtarp anb Commercial atbitto.
BALTIMoRE. March 81 lShC

BALTIMORE, March 80, 1859
Ihe Stock market to-day has been moderately active
ana the transactions at the Board considerably exceed
those ofhe last three four days combined The
tons amount in value to about 100000 The business
done was principally in Railroad stocks the sales Of which
included some 450 shares Northern Central and S25
shares Baltimore and Ohio Northern Central opened at
Sl94 regular way, but it dropped slightly after the
opening and the closing sales at sI9X regular
way sls seller 30 days Sl9 buyer GO days, and it left
OIL at sly bid, S94 asked regular way. The Bal
hmore and Ohio made S5sA cash short time
SoeG5SH buyer 90 days. and il closed $5SH bid S5SA
asked regular way. Both Baltimore and Ohio, and
Northern Central sold at slight advance yesterday
quotations There sale at the Board of 100 shares
Canton at S9% seller 60 days, but the Board there
were 400 shares sold at Sl9H seller 60 days. There is
nothing doing in Mining stocks. Springfield closed to-
day at s2S bid, S24 asked and Santa Clara SIS
Sl7H asked regular way. For Loans and Bank stocks
the market is quiet but firm. We sales to-day of
$1,000 Maryland 6s 1870 at $3.50 Baltimore City 6s
1875 at 100 81 900 Northern Central Railway 1885 bonds
at 674, and of Is shares Marine at S31 r. Bati-
more and Ohio Railroad bonds closed IS bid Sc asked
for 1SSOs and S64 bid S6H asked for 1885, and City 6
at 9S4 bid, SO asked 1865 dividend on and 80 bid
99h asked for 1905 dividend off, For Northwestern Vr
gina, and Central Ohio Railroad bonds the same rates
bid and asked as Yesterday