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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-23
GOV. w1sEs SPEECH ON THE NsUR-
tas ri iasa.,i (. RECTION. ssts se

hAI1M0RE,
Gov wisc's Richmond speech says ho has bushel Of
Browns correspondence, but not all Of IT, for carpet
bag fun Of II was taken to Baltimore and improperly
used. The letters in his possession proved that prom
nent men at the North were implicated in the affair
Whether sister States at the North will allow such
men TO remain among them unrebued unpunshed, re-
mains to be seen. " any should smuggle Off Gcrrt
Smith come night and bring himto me- would read him
moral lecture, and then send him home.' He had re
manned at Harpers Ferry to prevent Lynch law in vlr-
gna There question Of Jurisdiction be settled
he had made up bis mind fully and after determining
that the prisoners should be tried in v-rna he would
have obcycd order 10TH cstrary y tho ssidest0e
n,e UEaed tkssss he& " ~ 1 weep When he heard
that the outlaws comprised only twelve that they
had taken the town in ten minutes There was no
cowardice the part Of the people there because the
unguarded citizens were prisoners; but he told them
that they had made mistake, and that If General
Washington bad been prisoner, aud his life imperied
by attack he would have rsked his and others as
WELL in making an attack without delay. This Kansas
border ruan great mistake to the disposition
of the slaves to fly to his Standard the abooniss
not comprehend that they are held among US as by
patriarcha tenure The Governor urged the Importance
the organization Of the military throughout the State and
the exercise OF vigilance guard against the disgrace of
q similar surprise.
ARMS TAKEN AWAY FROM A NEGRO COM
PANY.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. %, 1859.
The arms recently furnished to a colored volunteer
company Of this city have been taken away by the Adu
tant- General in consequence of the Harpers Ferry
affair
CARD FROM MR.. LEWIS CLEPHANE OF THE
WASHINGTON ERA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-23
LETTEBS FROM THE PEOPLE.
MILITARY GUARDS FOR UNITED STATES ARxoRry

In commoh with most Of your readers, have often and
greatly approved The vigor, acumen aud ability with
, 1859-12-16

Of this State II becomes the members Of
that party to move in concert and a once,
in order that it may be rescued froni III
er and more disastrous defeats. OnN|N
FIRST Monday Of November, the Democracy
Of Philadelphia will be called upon to elect
Delegates TO 4 Democratic State Conven.
tion, which body is to choose n candidate
for Governor Of the State, and delegation
to the Democratic National Convention, for
the nomination of candidates for President
and Vice President A wise and harmon
ions action in these primary elections will
operate healthfully at Harrisburg and at
Charleston. 1t will remove our dissensiOns,
and re-unite our broken ranks. 1t will
place us once more in the ascendant in the
City of Philadelphia. 1t will give US a
Democratic Mayor and Councils in May,
andswill cover our flag with triumph in the
Fall elections of 1860 We appeal to you.
fellow Democrats Of Philadelphia, to co.
operate with us in the good work Of choos-
ing such delegates to Harrisburg as will be
animated by this spirit We do not address
you in behalf Of any nspirants for Office
You know that we have differed on al least
one question of administrative policy, and
we may differ as to who should be the
nominee for the Presidency; but, tecognz-
ing Democratic nominations, and respecting
the usages of the party, why shall we not
combine for The general good2 No other
organization is so essential to the welfare
Of the Republic as the Democracy. We
repeat, it is the only National party in ex-
istence TO day. Let us, then, join bands in
a common effort to strengthen that party in
this City, State and Union. We appeal
TO you TO organize at once, to select the
best men to represent you in the District
Conventions, and to send no man to Har-
risburg who will not be guided by the most
patriotic impulses, and who will not labor
TO prepare the way for triumph in 1860, by
avoiding the errors which have unfortunate
ly demoralizcd and distracted us since
lS47.
This address we find signed by upwards
Of three hundred names, and includes men
in the highest standing, and prominent in
the ranks Of our party. Amongst them
are the names of the mayor, treasurer, re-
corder, and other officers Of the city, the
collector Of customs for Philadelphia, un-
der president Pierce, as well as ofice-hold-
ers under the present administration, who
unquulifiedy approve Of its measures and
past policy.
, 1859-12-16
ARRIVAL OE The Eliza ANDERSON.

The U. S. Mail steamer Elisa anderson,
Capt. Wright, arrived here on Sunday last,
from Victoria and intermediate ports.
1--WE are indebted to Purser LOWELL for
Victoria papers.
The British ship Gomelza, loading spnrs
at Seabeck, Hoods Canal, sunk in seven
fathoms water during The late gale, in con-
sequence Of her bow ports being open. The
officers and crew escaped in their night
clothes.
The Schooner Gen. Harney, Captain
Roeder, was blown ashore on SAp Juan
Island, and stove her bottom. Sic was
loaded with Government stores for Capt.
Picketts company. The cargo was all
saved in a damaged condition. Loss to
the Government about $4,000 The An.
derson towed the Harvey off the rocks.
Nothing has been heard of several sloops
and schooners trading on the Sound.
The storm was one Of the most terrific
ever known on the Sound and Straits
Snow fell at Victoria to the depth of two
feet, and the thermometer stood at 1872
The inhabitants enjoyed themselves greatly
in the exhilerating exercise Of skating.
The British Government have ordered
their men-of-war from San Juan Island,
and abandoned the disputed territory until
the two Governments settle the title.
The Hudson Bay Co.'s steamer LabOu-
elers arrived at Victoria from San Fran
cisco on the 7th, having left three days
later than the NOriAernsr. The Overland
Mail had arrived with dates to November
18th, but brought no news Of special i'm
portaRcc.
The proposed Pacific Railroad to Puget
Sound had occasoned considerable discuss
ion in the States papers
We see by the Victoria papers that
Gov. Douglas had given eIOO to Major
Downie as q reward for his recent research
es in the interior Of British Columbia. 1t
is said that much valuable geographical
knowledge is the result Of the expedition.
The gift is a liberal one, worthy of the
donor, and not to be despised by the re-
ceiver.
The steamer Wilson G. Hunt has been
drawn off from the Sound trade until the
first Of April next. We are sorry to part
thus with her efficient commander, Captain
WEIGH, and her ever gentlemanIy purser,
DAN FOSTER,
A halfbreed named Joseph Augur was
found murdered in the suburbs of Victoria,
on the morning Of the 9Th inst No clue
has been discovered as 10 the murderers.
He had recently arrived from Fort Simp-
son In tho steamer Ld6OHehsre
The Colonial Assembly of Vancouyer's
Island was prorOgued by Gov. Douglas on
Wednesday the 7th inst
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ARRIVAL OF THE NoRrHERNER.--Tbe mail
steamer Northerner arrived here on Satur-
day evening last, IL days from San Fran
cisco. She brought the mails of Oct goth
and Nov. 5th We are indebted to I. NJ.
REED, Esq, for our usual files of papers
from California and the Atlantic States.
The steamer Cortss had arrived at San
Francisco, bringing the mails and passen-
gers of the missing steamer North Star
The North Star ran on coral reef of the
Bahama Islands, where she lay for six days
and ten hours. After throwing overheard
some $50 tons Of coal, and lighting the
ship by landing the passengers on the
Island, she finally got of, leaking consid.
erably. The ship then proceeded to
Kingston, Jamaica, for coal and provisions,
and finally arrived at Aspinwall, on the
9Th November Two hundred and fifty
marines, belonging to the U. s. Friga'e
Sardnae, were on board, bound for Pana-
ma, and we're of the greatest service in
getting the vessel of aud maintaining or
der
, 1859-12-16

Heavy Loss-We ere sorry to learn
that Hon. G. W. SwINDALL, member Of the
House Of Representatives from Sawamsh
county, has met with second heavy loss
since his arrival here, and whilst in attend
ance upon his duties as q member of that
body. Last Sunday week large boom
containing some 10000 feet of saw logs
got adrift, and the logs were thus lost.
Again on Sunday last, during the heavy
gale which then prevailed, second and
still larger one was broken up, and the
logs so scattered by the wind and tides as
to render it wholly impossible to collect any
number Of them. The loss to Mr.. S., we
are told, will nearly reach $1,000 sum
which he can hardly make good out Of the
So per day allowed by Congress for Legis.
latiVe services, even by the most niggardly
economy. Who, hereafter, will deny that
the position of legislator is one of honor
rather than profit ?
Notwithstanding his losses, we are glad
to sec that Mr.. S. is not dishoartened.
When his legislative labors shall have been
ended, he will again 60 to work With a
light heart and earnest will to repair bro
ken fortune.
We also learn from Mr.. SHELroN, Of
Sawamish county, that during the same
gale on Sunday last, the booms Of Seabeck
Mill Co., on Hoods Canal, containing up
wards of million feet Of logs, was broken
up by the strength Of the wind and waves,
and the logs scattered far and wide. The
warehouse of the Company, containing pro-
visions and other merchandise, was also
blown down, and considerable other dam
age done.
, 1859-12-16
the rules were suspended and the bin ma
a second and third time and passed. ~
e On motion the Council ad journed
IN THE HOUSE:

MONDAY, Dec. 18th
The House met pursuant to adjourpm.n,
and upon the call Of the roll, the folIoWinr
gentlemen answered to their names:
Messrs. Brownfeld, Chapman, Fervu,o,
Foster Gle, Jackson, Judson, Knonn
Mccall, Miles, ShaGrer, Shead SbeItphp
Shockley, Short, Simmons, Smith TeppsN,
Webster, Weed, Yantis, and Mr.. SpeaI"r
-23.
Absent-Messrs. Chenoweth. HeDn...
Savage, Swindall, Van Valzab, and vii
lard-6
The following bills were introduced in
their order:'
Mr. Furguson introduced H. B. No1
an act to create and organize the county Of
Clickatat.
Mr.. Smith introduced II. B. No. San
act comforting Jurisdiction upon the Di'.
trict Court Of Walla-walla county.
Mr.. Foster introduced II. M. No l r.c
ative to the establishment of a militnrv
road from Seattle, on Puget Sound, RIA ~.
Snoqualmie pass, to Fort ColTille.
Mr.. Knapp introduced II. b. No. G an
nv " oAANhN Ah NV CubllASu all hCL IeIuLnO
to elections and the mode of supplying Va,
canc;es.
Mr. Smith introduced H. B. No. I am
act authorizing Richard G. Reigart to e..
tablish Ferry ou the Columbia river in
Spokane county.
All Of which read, laid on the table and
ordered printed.
H. B. No. 2, an act creating and organ.
izing the county Of Harney, (Which inclSdes
San Juan and the adjacent Islands n
the Straits aud Gulf coming up on il,
second reading, was on motion Of Mr.
Miles, laid on the table for one, week.
H, B. No. 3, an act TO dissolve the bonds
of matrmony existing between William
W. Davis and Alice Davis, read second
time, when after various unsuccessful at.
tempts by its opposers to defeat it, was
passed by vote Of Is ayes to 3 noes. y,
G. B. No. 2, an act to amend an act en-,
titled an act additional to an act establish.
ing common school system for the Terri
tory Of Washington, was read and laid on
the table. -.t.. ...s
@. B. No. /, an act to authorize JOSEPH
Eaton TO establish Ferry across the Cath
lapoodle river in Clarke county, read Sec
ond and third time aud passed.
Upon leave, Mr.. Miles presented reso-
luton inquiring into the expenditure Of The
amount Of money appropriated by Congress
for defraying the expenses Of the Legisla-
tive Assembly of Washington Territory,
for the years l859-6O, which was adopted.
, 1859-12-16

Nor So.-In the last issue of the Pagei
Sound Herald, we find the following ex.
tract from communication to that paper,
over the signiture Of " j. II. T: Z"
"The Governors Message. which you will doubtless
have received ere this will reach you. was delivered
through his private secretary yesterday To the House
also a duplicate to the Council. The document Is
bold and decisive; II speaks for itself the San Juan
imbrogo. There is ne desire to slip the question: be
speaks plainly. boldly and to the point. He openly
avOws bis disapprova Of the course pursued by Cen
Scott, and at once condemns the administration y
The assertion that Gov. GHoLsoN cat
once condemns the administration, !" has set
many Of democratic members diligently
to work to find the cue from which may be
drawn the information. The Governor
himself is considerably astonished Don't
remember having written anything Of the
kind, however it may have been read. If
j. T. T." is right, then We must plead
guilty" in not printing correct YER
sion " of that message, as read.
As the Governor is plain maH, he has
endeayored to write his message in man
ner not to be misunderstood-plain and
dnambiguous. And as we suppose he has
no desire to have his position distorted,
will Mr. "J. I. T." be so kind as to refer
US to the page from which the Inference
might be taken? In the meantime, would
it not be well, Mr.. PRoRoH, to place the
Governor in proper shape before your
readers, and say he endorses tho admin,
istration in IOto?' Only hint, neighbor,
which can do you no harm,
, 1859-12-16
TUESDAY, Dec. Is. 1859.

TUESDAY, Dec. l8, 1859.
House met pursuant to adjournment, d,
Mr.. Gile introduced II. B. No. 8, on act
to dissolve the bonds Of matrimony between
Charles Green and Catharine W. Green.
Mr.. Weed introduced H. NJ. No. 2, rel
atiVe to the survey of public lands in Wash
ington Territory, which was read three sew
eral times, under a suspension Of the rules,
and passed ~,
Mr. Biles presented a petition praying
to dissolve the bonds Of matrimony between
Bridget NJ. Donnely and William Don
nelly, which was referred to the committee
on Judiciary
Mr.. Tenant presented the following
memorials to-wit:
H. NJ. No. 3, praying Congress for the
establishment Of an overland mail route
from Olympia, ria. the Capital Of Oregon,
to the Capital Of California. .f
II. NJ. No. 4, relative to an exchange
Of service between the u s. Steamers
MasSaehHJefis and ShH6riok, and
II. NJ. No. 5, relative to an additional
appropriation for completing the military
road from Fort Walla-walla to Fort Ben
ton. All Of which we're read three several
times and passed.
Mr.. Van Valzah introduced II. y. No.
8, an act to incorporate Port Townsend
Lodge Of Free and Accepted MasOns,
which was read three times and passed.
Mr.. Short, of Clarke county, introduced
H b. No. 10, an act toTe-loCate the Capl-
tOl of Washington Territory at Vancouver,
Clarke county, which, after some discussion
was laid on the table and ordered printed.
Mr.. Smith introduced II. b. No. IL, ~
act establishing a Ferry on Snake river.--
Read first and second time, and referred %
committee on Roads and Highways. g
Mr. Swindall introduced H. b. No. II.
an act in relation to the measurement Of
saw logs, spars, &C., by certain standard.
Read first and second time and referred 70
select committee. hos
Mr. Judson introduced H. q. No, Ia az
act in relation to estrays and other unclaimp
ed personal property. Read and laid on
the table
Mr. Brown6eld, upon leave, introduced
H. B. No. IA, an act in relation to consti-
tuting half-breed children heirs-at-laW. Bill
READ ana oruered printed.
II. Memorial No. l, relative to military
road across the Snoqualmie pass, was taken
up, read second aud third time and pass
ed, 80
Mr.. Rrown6eld introduced q resolution
cOnvening the two branches Of the Assem-
bly, on tomorrow, for the purpose Of elect
ing Territorial officer, which, after some
discussion, was laid on the table, a3-s
The House then adjourned. asa
lJ - rHr
81 The following are the Standing COMMITTEES
the House OF Representatives;
ELECTIONS:
Messrs. Webster, Yantis and Smith.
WAYS AND MEANs:
Nessrs. Wood ShOckley, Smith, Henness and Foster,
EDUCATION.
Messrs. Henness, Ferguson, Chapman and Judson'
JUDICIARY.
Messrs. ChenoWeth, Tenant, Miles, Willard, Brown
field, Mccall and Shafer.
MHMoRIALs:
Messrs Tenant, Van Yalzah, Short, Wood, Miles ano
Mccall.
Messrs. Jackson, Foster, Shead, Gle and Savage
MILITARY AFFAIRs:
Messrs. shafsr, shOckley vHA, valzah, Wood AoCAl,
and Heuness,
, 1859-12-16
Proceedings Of The Legislative Assembly,
IN THE COUNCIL.
MONDAY. Dec. u. 1876

MONDAY. Dec IL, 1859.
Council met pursuant to adjournment
Upon the roll being called the following
members answered to their names:-
Messrs. Biles, Burbank, Caples, Clark,
Denny, Miller WOodard, and Mr.. Pres
dent. Absent--Mr. Phillips.
Council Resolution No, l, relative to
paying John Briscoe mileage, &C., was read
q second time and referred to committee on
Judiciary. ....--
Council Bill No. 8, an act to locate a
Territorial Road from Monticello to the
Upper Cascades, was amended slightly,
read third time and passed.
Mr.. Burbank introduced c. B. No. 4, an
act to provide for election returns in GER
tain Council and Representative districts,
which was read and ordered printed,
On motion the Council adjourned.
, 1859-12-16

No MAILS FROM OREGoN.-Since the Sth
inst, communication between ourselves and
Oregon unceremoniousIy ceased, in conse-
quence Of the freezing of the Columbia
river. Mr. RICE THLEY, the mail carrier,
informed us yesterday that tho steamers
had not resumed their trips on Tuesday
last when he left Monticello AS the
weather has been very mild during the
past week, we may expect an Oregon mail
on Sunday
, 1859-12-16
TUESDAY. Dec. 13. 1859.

Council met pursuant to adjournment.
G. B. No. 4, an act to provide for cleo
tiOn returns in certain Council and Repre-
sentative Districts, was read second time
aud referred to the committee on Judiciary.
H. b. No. 3, an act TO dissolve the bonds
of matrimony existing between William
W. Davis and Alice Davis, was read first
time, when after considerable discussioB,
, 1859-12-16
OLYlrlA. Nv. T.. de-. 5. ISIS.


Pursuant to notice the Democratic mem
bers Of the House of Representatives as
sembled in caucus for the purpose Of nomi.
mating candidates for the varieus offices in
said House
The meeting was called to order at I
O'Clock, z. NJ, by the Hon. +. A. Cheno-
weth.
On motion of Mr.. Tenant, Of Whatcom
county, DR.. G. X. Willard, of Thurston
county was elected Chairman.
On motion Of Mr.. Van Valzah, of Jefler.
son county, William H. Wood, of Pierce
county, was elected Secretary.
On leave, Mr.. Knapp, of Clarke county,
introduced the following resolution:
"ResOlved That this caucus consider none entitled
to seat but Democrats who support the Administra
tion and who voted for the regular Democratic nOm
nee for Delegate to Congress at the last past election
TO which Mr. Shaffer, of Chehalis coun-
ty, offered the following as an amendment:
''assOlred, That we, as Democrats, cordially unite
with all national Democrats not requiring the endorse
meat Of any particular person or persons so long as
they sound In the doctrines of Democracy as taught
by Jackson Polk. and Pierce and established by The
Cincinnati platform"
This amendment was not agreed to, after
considerable debate for aud against.
Mr. Wood, Of Pierce county, now offered
the following as an amendment to the ori.
ginal resolution;
"RssolUed, That this caucus consider none entitled
TO seat hut Democrats who endorse and sustain tn,
Cincinnati PLATFORM
To which ameDdment Mr.. Shead, O
Thurston county, offered tho following
amendment;-" and those that supported
the regular Democratic nominee for Dele
gute to Congress at the last election
To which Mr.. Brownlield, of Claim couu
ty, offered the following amendment, which
was accepted by Mr.. Shead:-" and thai
own and acknowledge |, l. Stevens as theil
Lord and Master"
MIR. Shead now objected to Mr.. Brown
fields amendment, and after considerable
debate, Mr.. Woods amendment, as amend
ed by Mr. Shead, was adopted.
Mr.. Wood, of Pierce county, now moved
that the resolution, as amended, be laid OF
the table, and that We proceed to uominat,
proper parties to Gil the various Offices il
the House. Motion adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Shead, caucus adjourn
ed sine de-
WM. H. WooD, Secretary.
NorE.-0n leave, Mr.. Knapp, of Clark,
comfy amended his resOlntion iD,p,pdiate
, 1859-12-16

bSr We arc requested by Commodore
SCRANTON to state that, for the better ac-
commodaton Of the citizens Of Claim coun-
ty, sab.controct has been made with re-
sponsible parties to have the mails leave
Mr.. Cline's store, in New Dunginess, every
Monday at II NJ. for the lighthouse, and
on the arrival Of the mail steamer on Tues
day they will be Immediately forwarded to
Mr.. CIines store. This will enable the
citizens to receive their mail regularly, aud
we have no dOubt they will appreciate it.
The postofice is located seven miles from
the lighthouse. There is not sufficient
depth Of water for the mail steamer to get
there.
, 1859-12-16
WM. H. WooD, Secretary.

NoTE.-On leave, Mr. Knapp, of Clarke
county, amended his resolution Immediate
ly previous to Mr.. Woods resolution being
offered, by striking out the word "Voted"
and inserting the word supported" instead
thereof.
WM II. WooD. ,Sscre,aTv
, 1859-12-16

WV. H. WooD, Secretary.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1859-01-21
THE BELFRY OF THE PAST.
by wM. ROSS WALLACE.

o, who has not listened to mcmory's bell,
In the hcI!ry buituphy the Past
How its magical numbers sonorously swell,
Weaving ovcrthe spirit full many II spell,
When rung 10y the breeze or the blast
Now they whisper the glalnoss, or thunder. the wo
OF each heart in the far away time;
And no matter what scene in the numbers may flow
Der the tremulous soul as it listens below,
1t must thro5 to the changeublc chime.
For,but bark now the rap;ures ufhoyhcod appear,
Now the struggles Of manhood are heard;
Now the rainbow is spanning some paradise year,
Now a heart with its cloudnnd the eye with lis tear,
When that bell in It's beltry is stirred,
All, no matter what themes from the music may
And no matter what feelings may start, Isweep,
Not mortal who listens hu, sometimes mus: weep
As hetrcmbIingly looks in the pcrl,us deep
That is found IN the ha2picst heart.
Yet, OH yet there is one who has listened that bell
tunt uiar by the brccz. or the blast, lswell.
Would ocr:lrow-w while the numbers sonorously
Weaving over the spirit full many spell
That dim beitry built up by the Past!