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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-08-03
COMPTROLLER's OFFICE.
City Of New Orleans, July q, 1859.
+ No. 4732.1

Rog That the Comptroller be and he = hereby snthor
ed after notice In the ocis Journal to adjpdicate
contract 70 thu lowest bidder per cubic yard for filling with
river sand al that portion Of ground In front of tue city, in
width about 300 feet and lying between Canal and St. Louis
streets Second District said ing to be done IL accordance
adjudication be subject 70 the approval rejection OF
the Common Council. ~ sss87 % w =, 4ssi4
sisSls President Board Of Assistant Aldermen.
BignedD J. o. NIXON,
President Board Of Aldermen.
Approved July 20. 1859.
Eigned) GERARD ST1TH, Mayor.
true copy: WIN. SAL0MoN, Secy 10 the Mayor.
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28
Another Convention.

We are to have another convention. Il
is called at Americus on the 3Oth of this
mouth, and its object is, we understand, to
nominate set of Delegates to the Wyandott
Constitutional Convention in opposition to
4essrs. Mccullough and Wipchell. who
we're put in nomination at this place OF Sat
urday last. We do not see any good rea-
son for this movement. The gentlemen
nominated at this place are staunch Repub-
licans, and good honest men--men who
have had experience in Constitution
making. having both been members of the
Leavenworth Convention, aud from what
We know of them ne can support them
ss cheerfully as We could any two men
IN the District. We dislike very much to
see an effort made now to get up dissensions
in the ranks of the Republican party, and
We hope and believe it will be promptly put
down BY the people, at the balIot-box on
the 7th of June. i ti
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28
Tha. clairn Rnsinesa.

- Many of oar readers are doubtless aMars
that persistent efforts have been made and
are still being made to saddle upon the
whole people of Kansas, the losses incur
red by individuals in the struggle between
the Pro-slsvery Democracy and their oppo-
nents il the years 1855 and 1856.
The Bogus Legislature of 1857 passed
IN act to provide for the auditing of Claims,
by which Wilson Shannon was appointed a
Commissioner
''To audit and certify all claims =
for moneys actually and necessarily ex-
pended for the purpose of maintaining
and carrying into effect the laws of this
Territory, or for the purpose of suppressing
any rebellion or insurrection, whether in
sustaining the Militia or any posse of the
Marshals or any Sheriff of any county of
the Territory: and all persons who shall
Lave furnished any provisions or other ac-
tual necessaries for the Militia. or for the
posse of the said Marshal, or any Sheriff en-
gagged IN the sustenanee maintenance or
carrying into effect the laws of this Ter
ritory, or for the purpose of suppressing
any rebellion or insurrection within this
Territory, and all persons who may have
sustained any loss or damage in consequence
of, or growing out of, the difficulties in this
Territory, by way of loss of property or
consequent expenses, at any time since the
passage of the act to organize this Terri
tory"
Gov. Shannon having refused to serve as
Commissioner II. J. Strickler, the present
Comptroller of the Treasury, was appoin-
ted in his place. and in pursuance of the
provisions of said act audited and allowed
claims amounting TO upwards of two hundred
and fifty four thousand dollars! The whole
number of claims presented for allowance
under this act was ,S57, all but four of
which were allowed in whole or in part
The largest of these rejected claims was
that of Absalom White, of Bloomington,
for two thousand dollars for the loss of an
arm, we believe, shot off at the taking of
Titus Fort. e......- .4sT
~ Of the 353 claims allowed the following
were the most considerable I'm amount, viz:
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

10th: Rssotsed. That We protest against
any action which would put the adopted
citizen under greater political disabilities
laws Of the United States. ''''''O
illh. Reoirea, That the people of the
West, the Commeree of whose lakes and
riEesrs-in spite of The neglect Of Demo
c'atic Administrations and Congresses. has
grown to be three-fold greater than the
whole foreign Commerce of the Countrv
will hold. henceforth, the power of the
Government, and should unite in inaugu-
rating natioal policy which will open and
improve the rivers and harbors of the
County, and highways over the interior of
the continent for the great and growing
commerce of The Plains, and that a Rail.
road to the Pacific by the most central and
practicable route. is imperatiyely demanded
oy the interests of the whole country and
the Federal Government ought to render
immediate and efficient aid in its construc
ton.
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28
oreanise for victory

q We would urge upon opr Republican
friends in the various Townships in this
county the Organization of Republican
Clubs without delay. Emporia will have
organized before this meets the eye ofo
readers. Let Us do for the Republican
cause in Kansas what Carnot did for Re-
publican France-let US Orgaaizs Victory !!
The Election of June 7th is close at hand.
See that every man is at the polls. Remem-
Der that our Representation IN the State
Legislature will be based upon our vote
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28
JAMES W. RANDALL.

GYPSUM AND IRos FROM THE SMoKr
HILL.-Col. Phillips has left with us some
very fine specimens of gypsum, large beds
of which are found near Salina. at the juno
ton of the Smoky Hill and Saline Forks
It is very white and pure. and will soon,
undoubtedly, form an article of commerce.
He has also presented TO us some beauti-
full specimens of iron ore, which is found
in the same locality in great abundance. Il
seems very pure; we should Judge it IS over
fifty per cent. pure iron. The mineral re-
sources of our Territory are but Just begin
ming to be developed, and are undoubtedly
very rich and abundant-LaUreace Re
publican. 80 szsl
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28
Letters from the "Emporia Boys"
Cow CREEK, Kansas,
- =. Nav 9Th 1890

may Sth,' 1859.
FRIEND SFoTLER:-We arrived here last
evening. and shall remain here until to.
morrow; and as there is a mail station at
this place I will write you few lines that
our friends may know how we are progress
ing. s.
There are eleven men in our companv at
present. with four wagons and two yoke of
oxen to each wagon. We have been ten
days out, and are but about 13o miles from
Empcria, but as the other Emporia company
has not yet arrived, we are waiting for
them. At the time of our, departure, our
Train Master, Mr.. Geo. Greene, was quite
unWell; but all of US are enjoying good
health at present, and all are well pleased
with the trip thus far.
We were agreeably surprised to find
first rate roads up the Cottonwood valley,
as we were told. before starting, by men
who Professed to be posted, that we should
hnd hard road to travel" in coming that
way. We found il necessary to double
teams but very few times, and we found
the very best of feed for stock and much
better water than we have yet found since
reaching the Santa Fe road. We came up
the north side of the Cottonwood some As
miles, when We crossed and came up Mud
creek to its head, thence across to the Santa
Re road. From Emporia to the head of
Mud creek our course lay a little south of
west. The remainder of the road we bore
little further south, and struck the Santa
Fe road ten miles east of the Little Arkan-
sas river. This road is lined with teams,
and the grass is pretty short, but with a
little care We have found very good feed for
our cattle.
So eager have the boys been to have a
buffalo hunt, that on discovering some
dark objects, some distance to our right,
one day last week, they gave chase. One
large object was seen amsng them with a
smaller one following it, which they readily
| imagined was buffalo COW accompanied by
her calf. But after quite long chase, on
coming around point, where better view
could be obtained, it was discovered that
the supposed buffalo were men on horse
back, and the calf turned out to be dog.
just before we reached the Little Arkansas
some horsemen chased q buffalo up near
the road and killed it within sight of US.
This gave all hands renewed courage, and
several small herds were discovered next
day, but were so far off that, although sew
eral attempts have been made to kill some,
none have yet been taken. Three or four
of our company have been out. to day, but
all but one have returned without success.
He is still out. There are thousands of
them between here and the Arkansas, which
is 25 miles further on. --f
We have laid by two days since we start
ed, and are now waiting for the Swisher
company. We are having considerable
rain, and grass is growing rapidly. Our
trains are in good condition. Yours truly,
- R. W. RANDALL.
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28
The Nominating Convention.

Bad roads, high waters and everything
considered, the Convention held here on
Saturday last, to nominate Delegates to the
Wyandott Constitutional Convention, was
well attended. AS the Secretary did not fur
nish US with copy of the proceedings, and
not having been present, we are unable to
give the doings of the Convention in detail
Delegates were present from all the town
ships in this county except Agnes City and
Americus. Usage county was fully repre-
sented, but owing to the inclemency of the
weather, We suppose, no delegates were
present from either Chase OF Morris counties.
After appointing VIM. Wbitlock, of Ere
mont township, Chairman, and D. s. Stod-
dsrd. of Forest Hill. Secretary, and arran-
ging the other preliminaries. the Conven-
ton proceeded to nominate two Delegates to
represent this District in the Constitutional
Convention which meets at Wyandott on
the 5th of July next. On the first formal
ballot Messrs. William Mccullough, of Ca
hola township, in this county. and j. NJ.
Winchell. of Superior, Usage county, were
nominated.
We learn that the proceedings were har-
monious. The nominations were afterwards
made unanimous. showing that al the Del
egstes thought the nominees were men that
could be supported by the people of the Dis
trict, without the least objection. They are
reliable Republicans and upright men, and
both assisted in framing the Leavenworth
Constitution, and 80 are not without expe-
rience. Fellow-citizens, let Us roll up big
vote for them Hurrah for Mccullough
and Winchell Be sure you vote for the
regular Republican nominees
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28
REpUBLICAE TICKET.
For Delegates to Constitutional Convention,
WILLIAM MCCULLOUGH,
J. M. WINCHELL. ~
Important

Tie people of Madison. Breckenridge,
Coffey, Usage, Chase. Morris. Butler. Hun,
ter and Greenwood Counties, should bear in
mind that their meager representation in the
Legislature is owing to the fact that they
have never polled their full vote ] If they
wish to have voice in the Legislature OF
the State of Kansas. they should not fail
to turn out and vote at tbs Election OF. June
s7tb. Remember the day
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28
The Bolter,s Convention.

The Convent n of Boilers to be holden
at Americus on Tuesday next. is simply
an attempt to disorganize the Republican
Party. No man who values the success OF
Republicanism higher than personal or bcal
Interests, will show it any counlenance what
ever. We have good reason TO know that
it win in the end prove TO be as great fiz
zle and abortion as the late Half Breed Con
vention at the same place. We say to all
true Republicans, MARX THE D1soReANr.
zERs -
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28
A Post Office at Big Cow Creek.
E, BIG Cow CREEK, K. T. }
Nav 9th. 1889

May 9th, 1859.
FRIEND SrorLER:-On my arrival at this
place, en- route for Pixies Peak, learn that
q Post Office has lately been established
he:s called Beach Valley P. O." and
DR.. A. ]. Beach appointed Postmaster
He informs me that this is the only Post
Office yet established on the Santa Fe road
west of Council Grove; consequently emf
grants to Pixies Peak have not as vet the
opportunity to receive or send ou. mail matter
at any other point. deem it of consequence
to the travelling public to know this fact,
and believing that a notice of this character
inserted in The KANSAS News would con-
tribute essentially 10 this desired object,
you are at liberty to insert this if you
choose. Yours ETC..
JAMES W. RANDALL.
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

A correspondent of the WestpoFt Border
Star writing from Council Grove, informs
that paper, that during the month of April,
? there passed through that place for the West,
1850 men. S67 wagons, 3s1 horses, 159
mules. 1875 cattle, and that the amount of
freight carried out by them, was estimated
at 500 tons
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

A silver mine has been discovered in
Pendloton county. Ky tis said to bevery
productive. The discovery has created
considerable excitement in that section, and
large numbers of persons are emigra6ng to
the mine.
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28
Administratrix' Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Of 40
IN ministration have been granted the gnesf q
signed on the Estate of George b. Lewis. is's .hs
breckenridge counsy, deceased. bearing ds's ~ -
ID day of May, a. D. 1889. Therefore, al Pr Pir
sons having claims against said estate, are - "a
ed to exhibit them to me foF allowance within u.
wear from the date of said letters, or they mez n
precluded from any benefit Of such estate; aso
said claims he not exhibited withiR three - -
from the date of said letters, they viii De -
bsrred RACHEL E. LEWtsr
msy7vz ------ AdFninistrefrlz
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

We expect to learn by the next mail that
al Europe is in blaze. The Austrian
army, at the latest dates, had commenced
crossing the river Ticino. with the intention
of entering the Sandman Territories.
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

IILLIEG IN THE MINKs-The St. Joseph
Gozehe OF the ! 1th says: r. n
We hear that difficulty occurred in
DeHver City among some gentlemen, con-
cerning the character of information written
back of the gold, that charges of having
opened, changed and forged letters were
made. and that out Of the matter difficulty
sprang, in which John Scudder killed Col
Bassett.
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

The Ravenna (o.,) Democrat says that
hundreds of the friends of JOSH R. Gid
dings design to bring him forward for Con-
gress in 1860, if at that time he slali be
alive and in health. asea-as
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

Let every legal voter be at the polls or
Tuesday June 7th. and vote the regular Re
publican Ticket for Delegates to the Con
stitatienal Convention. So
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

We learn that another horse was stolen
near Fremont, in this county, few nights
ago. Let Us have an organization for pro-
lection against these scoundrels.
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

: A pestOfice has been established At Co.
raville, in the Pixies Peak region, and Mat
thiss Snyder. formerly of Virgins. is ap-
pointed Postmaster. -
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

Il is rumored that Rufus Choate, e Bos-
ton. Is to supereeds @. n. Dallas, kmeri-
can Minister at London.
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

The New York Tribune. in view of ths
warlike preparations in Europe, advises
our farmers to plant and SOW extensively.
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

To PREsERvE Eeas.-wrap each egg
closely in Pieoe of newspaper, twisting Il
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

The Eicarsgua Government has decreed
general amnesty 70 all political offenders.
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

We have received from Hon. Marcus ].
Parrott several volumes of Public Docu-
men.s. containing valuable Information
Thank ron, Mr.. Parrott. : N
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

SPOUTING, GUTTEBING, and all kinds Of
- Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper work done On
short notice, by an experienced workman, st
may2l PERLEY'S.
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

II may21 PERLEYs
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

SELF-SHUTTING Gate Hinges, Gate and Door
- Catches, Window Springs, Door Locks and
Latehes. for sale cheap at PERLEYs
may2I
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

asHsvo1 49, i@7r1 , -
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28
I,OstI LostI

/ n Emboria, on Saturday the 18th inst, POck-
l. ct Book containing SO and $2k gold
piece twenty dollar bill on Missouri bank, 8
ten dollar bill either on Indiana OF. Ohio hank
and five dollar bill on State Bank of Ohio. and
three postage stamps. The pocket book is black
morocco, with glass containing portrait of one
of the Presidents of the U. s. ANY person haE-
ing found the same will receive the thanks Of the
owner. and be literally rewarded By leaving it st
The News OFFICE, Emporia.
may2l-2w PETER SUTPHfN.
The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

and SiaVerY SecliOnal, ana tnat we are lDt1eX-
IDLY opposed TO the extention of Slavery 10
soil now free.
9Th. Resolued, That we condemn the Ad-
ministration for It's feebleness and impoten-
cy in the enforcement of tie law prohibit
ing the Importation of African slaves into
the United States and demand such further
legislation BY Congress as will forever sup
press the inhuman traffic.
7th. Resolved, That the Wyandott Consti-
tutional Convention be requested to incor-
porate in the Bill of Rights of the Consti-
tuition, proposition that neither slavery nor
involuntary serviIude shall ever exist in
Kansas except inpunishment of crime.
9th. Resolved, That the passage of a libe-
raj Homestead Bill. giving one hundred and
sixty acres of land to every citizen who viii
settle upon and improve it. would be a
measure just in principle, sound in policy
and productive of the greatest good to the
people of the nation; and that we regard the
defeat of Mr.. Grows Bill. in the Senate by
the Democratic party as direct blow at
the laboribg classes of the country and as
unworthy of the hberality of great Gov
ernment
9th. Rssolged, That the President in or
dering the public lands in this and other
Territories to be sold during q season of
universal depression, thus impoverishing
thousands of our fellow citizens, has been
guilty of an act of injustice without parallel
en- the history of a free government and that
the Republicans. fer their generous, though
unsuccessful effort to secure the postpone
ment of the Sales, deserve the thanks of
the people of Kansas and the West.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-10-03
Cincinnati Daily Market Report.

CIHOIEN1rl, Sept 30 1859.
Butief-w r Merchants fair prime, in hrkins. lSd6C
and fair Ohio and Indiana l01l2be, Choice West
era Reserve Dalry in arkins, l7ai5o.
Cheese-Prme medium and larpeW r. new, 85Goc.
Best brands English dairy, lo1S9llc.
Flour-Ordnary aud good stTperdno v bb Sf09sLgl
choice rcd and extra whte wheat s5,lO9S5,SO.
Grsin-wbeai prime red and white 81 o6all2 Oats On
arrival atSe Corn. prime yellow and white sOs3ei Prime
PNriey and Rye 75a7Jc.
Coieo--Rio, common and prime, llslGl2ac.
Cranberries-Sma and large brls. per bb So O0dlOO 90
Dried Fruits-Appes, oommonto choice " % lbs, 81 2ld
! 81; Peaches, unpeeled y S3 lbs. 81 25q2 90
Beans-Prime small white = G) lbs. 81 coal 10
Oandes-Pressed Tallow 2kGl3sc Star l IS and 10 o.
lScGl9a2Oc.
Moiasses-Prme N. o.. large and small lots, -C14Oe !
Ollslnseed large and small lots, 56cd55c Lard Nos
No ], 75ds5c
Provisions-Oity brands pork = bbl. $1,000 -
city brands barrel lard. dlc; do keg lard, llb(Dl
bacon shoulders and ribbed sides 9ie; hams plain
sugnr-cuTed canvased lOc(Gl2lSc:
idce-fair TO prime 4if'd41lc-3l ID.
sugar-COmmon low fair and lair, 656G7-7Ac Ac good fall
prime and choice, 71Sq71<l73ss,
Eastern Exehange-,slG1s q cent premium buying and
selling rates,
~ We allow selling rates for Now York Exchange
~ keep tnerel buying Tor drafts
Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore, nave to sell
- STRAIGHT DEMIEG a co.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-10-03
NEW YORK MARKET-cct.



Flour-Sales Of COO bbs at S445GSi 6 for super State
S4eSsis0 for extra State i5)4 C5 for super western
SAT5DA MD. extra western, SS9td5 ~
foT inferior good shipping brands extra rouId Loop o.
Market lOls,l5o lower; closing heavy.
Canadian hnur dull Sales 1000 bbls at S53O6sb com n
Rye dour Selling at 81 TsC0450. Fair request
Wheat-Very heavy and dull. Sales l70O uus az 81 f0r
red Iowa. 81 2Cl 27whe wosteIn 81 dior choice whine
Kentucky
Rye-Quiet nj slas2c.
Barley-Dull ond dropping Sales 4GtO bus NJ s4G7o.
CouMore soady SslUs 2 900 bus at 92c for mlNd sui
92tng3c for yellow JeIsey.E
Oats-L0wor aud dull Sales at 4G4 for Satei 4Nls
Whisky-Buoyant and Grm. Sales 400 Ibis NJ 27c
Pork Lower for prime. sales 300 bills at sJQlh 4
mesk; sl0jgAl0f2 prime TU'ul sock Gnu ~ Oj bbls
tune last mtanth. 0333 hbls
Beef-Dull and unchd Sa'es $50 ibls S421i.f5 rntmy
Pme SsGS country ness $6gs 90 reparAod ntss; SltG
Sll extra moss.
cut and firm; SC for shoulders, Uud Do ior
hRns.
b con Quiet and unchanged.
Lgrl-Market fIm and buoyant. Sales OF 400 bbls at
lOA allA -
Cheeso-In fair request nt 6Jla9c for prime.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-10-03

DEATHs By STEAM TRAvELlNo.-It appears
from tables that have been carefully complied,
that since 1853, some seventeen railroads acci.
dents have occurred in the United States, which
could lay claim to the dignity of trst class hor.
Tors-the list OF killed and wounded footing up
three hundred and three Of the former and six
hundred and twelve Of the latter. But the
above statement is wholly eolipsed by com
PaFisoR OF the figures with the losses which
have been sustained on our Western rivers for
the hrst six months of the present year. Duting
this brlei period, no less than three hundred and
sixty-sevsn lives have been lost by the snaopipg.
explosion, eonfngration, &c. of boats-aot To-
mention nearly two millions Of dollars worth Of
property which has been DESTROYED In tbe ssraa
way. River travel is thus shown 10 be ten time,
as dangerous, or at least deadly, as travel l,v
the cars, the destruction of life for six years by
the one being but little greater than for six
months by the other.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-10-03
NEw YORK srocK MARKEr-oet. !.


Market still unsettled, with downward tendency. The
pressure sell however, is confined 81 rkE;
the better bonds and State stocks bciug toorby
dm. The business to day was moderate The tr usuc-
largest In Mich Ceutra Galenl Chicago and
Central The first nanifd weak fell TO d3s
INC below yesterdays price, while the utt WITH
Uut change Gaenu strongest OF weston lit closing
r.. Rock Island closed gt 6uss Pacific Ala heHy!
fall Of = y Ct Efie shares hef htsf III Central fo Z
A. Ct; Reading fell 81 Pnnnma s6i Iul do advanced U y
imurOyament Of 4 y ct; Hartford 4 New Haven odd
u ~ ex SEC dividend.
In X bonds there decline Of y ct in III Cent?
Construction sell ng pt ~ eX interest.
Tho VI has sCngtheued considerably during
the nni rates rm maintained al adyuuce
Of Lldaf u ct gn those curteat a fortnight ago.
The i've movements Of coin which hive nCocessated
mur shifting of leans together with heavy paymants
cent 1t October have giNon ieudFs decided iyIu
tsge Call loans arc col y cent, with business d.
li'g at the OUTSIDE rate.
The banks have moved very cautiously, ard have mate
rally reduced the line OF lpnus This has thrown rather
more long psp'r nto the open market Sixty 80 day
loans rule al 6a7 % ct, while aud 6mOntns per di
feult TO negotiate below 79s ~ ct occasionally pTnt
names pass at % Ct.
Inquiry leads Us peot reduction Of nearly quite
ore million 10 loans IN Mondays bank s;atomenti aud
specie average Of bbu at SIS $4,000.
Exchange on London and Paris quiet for the New
Y0rks mail closing the rates las steamer Banker
sterling ll036GlMA
The Assiaant Treasurer Of the U is negotiating pr
vAtely at par Treasury notes be lTg'b ~ Ct interest