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Proceedings Of the Legislative Assembly
IN THE COUNCIL.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 81, 1859.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 81, 1859.
Council met pursuant to adjournment.
Mr.. Burbank introduced O. B. No. 10,
an act authorizing John W. Park to estab-
lish ferry across the St. Joseph's river,
read first aud second times, aud referred
to committee on corporations.
Mr.. Burbank introduced G. B. No. IL,
an act authorizing William FormaD to es-
tabish ferry across the CGur dAlene
river, read first time
H. NJ. No. 9, praying for an appropria-
ton to survey and buoy out the channel Of
the Columbia river from the mouth Of the
Willamette to the Cascades of the Colum-
biaISI read second time, and referred to COM
mttee on memorials
II NJ No. TO- relative to tho superin-
tendency of Indian affairs, read second time,
and referred to committee on memorials.
II. M. No IL, relative to appropriatlng
money for the transportation and settling
the Indian tribes on their reserves east OF
the Cascade mountains, read second time,
and referred 10 committee on memorials.
H. NJ. No. II, relative 10 relocating the
military road from Steilacoom to Walla
Walla county, read second time, and refer
red to committee on memorials.
II. NJ. No. l3, praying for an extension
Of the public surveys east Of the Cascade
mountains, read second time.
H. ]. r. No. 2, relative TO tho employ
ment of an enrolling clerk, read second and
third times, and pending the question Shall
the resolution pass 7" Mr.. Clark moved
that it be indefinitely pOstpOned-whlch
was carried.
H. J. r. No. 4, relative to the appoint
ment of joint committee on enrolled bills,
read second and third times and passed.
H. B. No. l6, an act to amend an act
incorporating Steilacoom Lodge, No. 2, Of
+. and A. Masons, read second aud third
times and passed. titog 9m
II. B. No. 10, on net to amend an act
Incorporating Olympia Lodge, No. 5, Of f..
and A. Masons, read second aud third
times and passed.
HI. r, No. 3, relative TO eleeting dele
gates to the Pacific Railroad Convention
to be held in California in June next, read
first time. ar
CoupciI concurred in House amendments
to @. B. No. 8, an act TO locate q terrific
rial road from Montieello to the Upper
Cascades snoa isoy lsbr,a
Council concurred in House amendments
to G. B. No. 4, an act to provide for cleo
ton returns iu certain Council aud Repre-.
sentative districts. -
H.J.R. No. 5, relative to adjourning
over the holidays, read FIRST, second and
third times and passed .t.s.
On leave, Mr.. Clark introduced @. B.
No IL, an act to amend an act provide for
a stay of execution upon judgments In the
supreme and district courts; read 6rst time
Council adjourned. 5.a
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THURSDAY. Dec. %. 1859.

Council met pursuant to adjournment.
The chairman Of the committee on En-
rolled Bills, as also that Of Engrossed Bills,
made report of the correct enrolling and
engrossing Of a number Of bills
II. J. Il. No. 8, relative to the election
Of delegates to attend the Railroad Con
veniion to be held 10 California IN January
next, was read a second time
= G. b. No. ii, an act authorizing VIM.
Forman to establish a ferry across the
Ceur d'Alene river, was read second
time and referred to committee on Corpor-
ations. '-
G. B. No. l3, an act to amend an act
relative to stay Of execution upOH judg-
ments in the supreme and district courts,
was read o second time and referred to
committee on Judiciary.
Q. b. No. 8, an act 10 authorize the
Secretary of the Territory to receive com
pensation for certificates and seal Of Office,
was read a third time aud passed.
Mr. Clark asked and obtained leave Of
absence during the holidays.
H. NJ. No. l3, praying for the extension
Of the public surveys east Of the Cascade
mountains, was read . third time and pass
ed.
II. B. No. 4, an act TO create and organ,
ize the county Of Clcatat, was read third
time and passed
II. NJ. No. 5, relative to an additiona
appropriation for completing the military
road from Fort Walla Walla to Fort Ben
ton, was read a third time and passed.
H. B. No. 81, on act to regulate th
practice and proceedings 10 civil actions
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4 Christmas LYNN.

Lord Of life, and light, and love.
Bend in mercy from above;
From thy radient dwelling there,
Listen to thy peoples prayer
And accept the hymn Of praise,
which, with grateful hearts, We rAiSSl
Nov, again, thy day Of birth
Comes To glad the Joyous earthI
Rising on deyotionS wing,
Song Of joy we gladly sing.
While the SQUAD OF mirth and glss,
Speak Of earthly reVelry!
0nes Of old . ssnph choir,
Swept tho chords. with halloW'd Ore;
When thslr coral anthems rung,
Fer Redemption'S work begun;
Humbler is the earth-born lay
Bphnging from our hearts today.
By the Hweat Of blood, which pourd
From thy spOtless body, Lord
By thy sinless spirits pang
Ere tho strife Of death began -
By that hour = darkest WOO,
Let our hearts with fsrVor glovI
By tho resurrection hour,
Full Of victory and power.
By thius upward iight above,
Finish'd oil Thy work Of lOVei
Let our incense to the skies
kOuut . graceful sacrifice
ChaStsu all our hours Of Joy.
Every thought Of sin destroys
While on earth We thus adore.
Let ny holy spirit pour
Der our hearts, uncsasing love.
TiR Ws join The Blsst Aboyel
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WEpNrspAY. DE-. 91. lssq.

hDNhbDAf1 DEC. 1Ai NAoop.
House met pursuant to adjournment.
Mr., CheuoWeth submitted 20 the Houfs
certain amendments 10 House bill No. n
--an act 10 regulate the practice and pro
ceedings IN civil actions 10 district courta
Mr.. Swindall presented two petitions
from the citizens Of Sawamish county ons
praying the Legislature 10 locate the coun-
ty seat on the land claim Of William NJ
MoTow;-and the other asking the Legis
lature to authorize majority Of the actual
settlersto locate said county seat. Refer
red to committee on Counties.
Mr. Swindall introduced House bill Ne.
25--an act authorizing Wm. Packweod
10 construct a wagon road on aud near tho
Nisqually river-togeiher With petition
from 81 citizens Of Thurston county, pray
ing the Legislature to grant 10 aaid Pack
wood the right TO construct said road, and
also TO establish bridge or ferry on the
said NisquaIIy river.
: Mr.. Miles introduced On act TO proFids
for the location and selection Of lands 70
served for University purposes, and ap.
pointing a board Of commissioners.
Mr., Ferguson introduced an act author
izing Geo. Knaggs to establish ferry
across the Columbia river.
Mr.. Shead introduced an act 10 eulab.
Ish common school system for Washing.
ington Territory.
House bill No. 23-au act to authorizs
VIM. j. Terry to establish bridge across
the Columbia river-was read I'd time and
referred to the committee on Corporations
Mr.. Swindall introduced an act authori-
ziDg VIM. Packwood to establish bridge
or ferry across the Nisqually river.
Mr. Smith introduced an act to exempt
the homestead and other property from
forced sale in certain cases
Mr. Smith introduced a resolution ask
ing Congress 70 equalize postage on letters,
papers, &C., throughout the Union. Also
a resolution asking Congress to donate to
this Territory ten million acres OF arabls
land in aid Of her Territorial internal i'm
prOyement fund. Also q resolution con
cerning the immediate payment Of the Ia
dian war debt
House bill No. 21--an act 10 regulats
the practice and proceedings in civil nctiona
10 district couris--was read third time aud
passed.
Mr.. Shelton, from the committee on
Roads and Highways, reported back ths
act anendatory TO the road Law, with an
amendment, and recommended its passage.
On motion Of Mr.. Shead, the bill was In
definitely postponed,
On motion Of Mr.. Jackson, the Heu1e
adjourned. ~ t
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House met pursuant to adjournment
Mr.. Webster gave notice that be would
on Wednesday, Jan. 4th, 1860, inirodnca
q bill to amend an act in relation to The
construction Of roads and highways, and
defining the duties Of supervisors
House bill No. 25--an act authorizing
VIM. Packwood to establish a wagon road
near the NisqualIy riVer--was read % time.
and referred TO committee on Roads and
Highways.
II. B. No. 26--an act 10 authsrizs the
selection Of lands for university purposes
was read I'd time and referred 70 commit.
tse on Education.
Mr. Ferguson, irsn the eommlties On
EducatiOn, rOpsrted bSek Ne bIlih M
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was taken up and 100 copies ordered
printed. t,.-l,.. r.., .....
The report from several OF the standing
committees was received, relating to bills
and other matters referred to them. ssr
The President gave notice that he was
abont to sign number Of bills, &C., which
bad been passed.
On motion the Council adjourned
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At free settlement in Africa, a police
ordinance was lately issued, by which it is
FORBIDDEN that any person should publicly
worship alligators, thunder or other rep
ne, or they will be subjected to a penalty
Dot exceeding ten ShiIlings.
JenkiDSs ESQ, being asked II be liked
.AaSages, remarked that he had never eaten
sy-thsy we're TO him q tsyrisr iHeeg1ita
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OPiNIoN DELIVERED BY JUDGE FTTzHUGH, Asso-
CIATE JUSTICE
, 1859-12-30
IN THE HOUSE:
TUESDAY, Dec. 20, 1859.

House met pursuant to adjournment.
Mr.. Ferguson, from the eommittce ca
Roads and Highways, reported bach
Council bill No. 3, with amendments, and
recommended its passage. nsfF
Mr.. Webster introduced 8 resolutions
relative to the adjournment Of the Begisla.
ture, which was referred to select CON.
mittee Of three-Messrs CbenOweth, Web
ster and Shead
House bill No. 22--an act to prevent
negroes, mulattoes and moDgOlians from
giving evidence against white persons
was read I'd time. Mr. BroWn6eld moved
that the bill be laid upon the table, Lost.
Mr.. Chenoweth moved that the House 20
into committee Of the whole on said bile
Lost. On motion Of Mr.. Shoekly, the bill
was referred to the Judiciary committee,
House bill No 2l--an act to regulate
The Practice and proceedings in civil &C.
tions 10 District courts-was read Cd time.
House bill No. l8-an act to dissolve
the bonds Of matrimony existing betWesn
VIM. Donnelly and Bridget Donnely--
was taken up and passed.
, Mr.. Webster, from the committee on
EVSttO"St iOpOttSu oach NOuuCh Dit W
No. Ian act to provide for election re-
turns in certain districts with amend
ments Bill read Sd time and passed. qr.F
House bill No. 24--an act 10 anthoriss
A. Jacobs to establish bridge across the
Touchet river in Walla-walIa county--Was
read LIST time. 5000
Council bill No, 9--an act 10 amend an
act to incorporate the Cascade Railroad
Company-was read third time and passed.
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lba aumber OF insertions must be distinctly mark
"A ~ The margin Of advertisements sent us, they
C Be coutiuued till forbid and charged accordingly.
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.1r, dearly opposite Naguires Opera House, Is a1-
NsriIed 10 receive and receipt for subscriptions and
.5,eTtisements In California.
, 1859-12-30
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-08-25

The Mlnankee Free Democrat thinks that the
"effors to write Edward Bates into the Republican
" candidacy for the Presidency, will prove entire
ly futile. This may be so, though we were not
aware that such an effort had been commenced in
any improper manner. As the time approaches
for the selection Of candidate the most thorough
discussion of the me rits of every man who may be
thought of for that distinguished position, is some
thing TO be desired. Thus the friends Of Gov.
Seward have warmly urged bis claims and qualii-
cations, and We trust will continue to do so on all
fitting occasions. The same is true with regard to
those who favor the nomination of Gov. Chase, or
of Gov Banks; and We have seen with pleasure that
the advocates of the gallant Pathfinder of the
West, who made such magnificent canvass in
1856, are not silent In the mdst of this discus
sion, now only beginning We must say that, for
our part we listen with particular Difference and
interest to everything that comes from the Emsn-
cipatlOnIsis of Missouri. If there is any body Of
men in the world who merit the sympathy and
confidence of true Republicans, it is these Mis-
sourians; for they are fighting the common
enemy face TO face and hand to hand;
and what with most of us is only theory
and principle, is with them the sternest
practical, tangible reality. When such men
commend candidate, the presumption is that they
know him 10 be sound on the great question; at
any rate, their reasons ought to be listened to with
attention and considered with candor. The result
nay be that it will not be possible to accede to
their Wishes but this is a conclusion which cannot
be Jumped at. Brethren let US prove al things
and bo,,l fast that which is good.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-08-25
Fires.

EEwBI DFoRD, Wednesday, Aug. 2i-2 P. IN
large cophagration Is now raging IN this city.
Thus far has consumed the planning mill OF Booth
Hstbsway, together with 8 very large quantity Of
stock, both raw and manufactured and also numerous
shops and dwelling houses. The fire is still spreading
and thre atens the destruction Of much property.
vessel was also on fire, but was towed out asa
saved, with loss Of sails, rigging, &c.
Several persons were injured, but none fatally.
The total loss is vsrously estimated at from 500 oS
to $780,, 900, On which the insurance is small.
Mcny families are rendered penniless by the comic
grafton, and several captains Of whaling vessels s<s
ruined by the loss of their oil on storage.
BosTos, Wednesday. Aug. "a, 1859.
A fire At Neponsst Village Dorchester, this mornins,
destroy cd the steam planning mill and machinery Owned
by A. T. SeaIns and lot of lumber owned by Other
parties. Loss $4,000.
CLEyELAsD. Wednesday, Aug. "a, 1859.
John Borsfelds pail factory was burned TO the
ground To-Day. Loss tl5,OOO, Of which 5000 In
sured, all in New.York companies.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-08-25

in which be declares that the question 81 20 40"
the former letter found i'' Way into the newsp'
pers i. one which bt4orgs to him ana uo'' "'s''
and twill be settled satisfactorily" to them d0e'
DO. mean suupowder. 1t is already dlfficu'' 70
keen the run of the duels in the wise i'nu'' auu
his country cannot spare DOnneilS-at least Tue
Democratic party which is 50 'OrelJ in need !onns
blood. cannot 1t would be chlliiog ifo'' 'n'
deed-if we may indulge in such figure OF speech
in relation to pistOls-that should NIP the root Oh
so much ripenins greatness.
There is, we observe, disposition LII s'me
quarters to get rid Of Mr. Dounely in the way In
which Mrs. Camp Was settled by her iHend-0y DE-
clarins that 4" there re'nt no slch person l.
our duty to wipe up this h.ttering uoction, ina'
gentleman is so we'll known to us thatwe ant ciPae
the lively pleasure Of frequently pointing him ou'
il future to our friends from the rural districts
Hitherto his powers have been contracted to apent
I'D election district in . small village on Staten
Island Hereafter he is power IN the State
Donnelly AL Hail
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-08-25
California is passing through q political strupele

california Is passing through political struggle,
such as she never before experienced. The op-
ponents of the Administration are doing their ut
most to defeat candidate for Governor against
whom charge of having attempted to bribe a
Judge and cheat client stands unrefuted, a can.
didate for Judge, who is reputed to be profess
sonal gamester, and two candidates for seats in
Congress, ofwhom tits sufficient to say that they are
thorough-going supporters Of the Administration.
Senators Gwin and Broderick, who are personal
foes, and who flavor their speeches with pungent
remarks touching each other, of which few choice
specimens are to be found on the sixth psge of this
paper, are stumpiDg the State We hear little of
the Lecompton candidates for Congress, but their
opponents are doing yeomen's service, and
it now looks as if California were awakening
to the responsibilities of Free State, and would do
something on the 9Th Of September toward shaking
oil the dsmagogues who have so long used her for
Their corrupt purposes The revolution has begun,
and even if it should not be completely success I'll
his year-as there is reason to hope it may be -
reports from various parts of the State render ii
probable that the good work will be finished in
Ie6O. In Oregon, Gen. 10. Lanes power is
broken, even if it shall turn out that Republican
has not been fairly elected to Congress. Next
month the downfall of Gwin and Weller is to be
looked for. Having disposed Of these ncubi, tho
Pacific States will be able TO place themselves with
their true friends and vote rightly in 1860, a.
under the influence of such men as Gwin California
voted wrongly in 1856.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-08-25
THINK (:

Inc question as to how far Rowdyism and Crime
are 10 govern this country, to shape its destnies
and determine its future, should be met PROMPTLY.
Ii democracy In large communities be failure, the
sooner we get some other form Of government the
0et1er' That it present success in this capacity
viii hardly be asserted. That il has succeeded and
does succeed in smaller communities, will not be
questioned. But as people are densely auassed, as
communities among Us are e1temporized from the
uftermost ends of the earth, without the memories
Of v'rtuous homestesds, or the searching eye of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-08-25
A RIGHT MAN IN THE RIGHT PLACE.

The stomach of the country-if we may be al.
lowed such fgure-has already plethora Of great
men; bu: < must bear anotner 1t must swallow
Donnely, let the deglutition cost what 1t may.
Donnely is master Of the situation. He has done
better than to be born to greatness better than
to have had greatness thrust upon him; he
has achieved greatness. The country must
accept him. The Democratic party must &C
cept him. Tammany must open its portals to him.
Dickinson, and Mather, and Cagger, and Cassidy
If they are wise, will receive him into full fellO
ship. They cannot do better, for he is evident,
too much for them. "How could possibly" be
says in his last letter, with note Of Interrogation,
to which he might have added note of admiration,
as indicative of bland and innocent surprise,
how could / possibly have forwarded Gov.
Wines views if l had refused to let any one
"know them :" This is poser which The atlas
and Argus is at loss to know how to meet. 1.-THE
defenfe," that paper says, may or may not be
" complete" The remark, at least, 10 very safe
one. Lord Timothy Dexter once told painter
to put A-s-h-a upon the stern Of ship. The
painter knted that that was not the accepted way
of spelling Asia. "If it does not spell that, what
' the devil does it spell!" said bis LOrdship.
Donnely is quite as conclusive. How, indeed,
could be forward the Governors views if he did not
let them be knowpl We might hint to Mr.. Cassidy
to ask M'. Do1nelly how it happened that Cover
nor Wise had any views, and how he proposed to
forward them; but probably Mr.. Cassidy is too
shrewd to provoke any fur Tier comments on Dem.
ocratic tactics in this State Then how neatly,
how gently Donnely repeats the statement that be
leff the famous letter in the handle Of Mr.. Cassidy
The public and private character eff that gentI y
man was reason enough for that step. The reader
is left TO conjecture whether Mr. Donnelly means
also to nsnuate that he had supp ,sed that this ae
public and private character" would be ample
guaranty against the letter being made public
For he does not say so. Mr.. Donnely evidently
appreciates the strength Of advertisement He is
also good at the innuendo. He knows where to find
The nth lib when he says Art thou in health my
brotherl' He is great man. From this time
forward, whatever Cassidy snd Csgzer msy
do or say, We shall recognize him as
one Of the shining Lights Of his party, and
'hsl not call him Barney any more So con.
siderirs him, We trust We may be permitted
to EXPIRE" tue hope tha: the passage Of bis letter
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-08-25

We learn that our suggestion that the Demo
cr,,s .bould nominate Mr.. James Gordon Bennett
as their candidate for Mayor, meets Win Tue aP'
nrovsl of some of the influential members OF that
marty II is felt that they could no. present man
better able to administer the Office VIII ereo' u
the party and himself; nor one more likely, from
crest e1perienee and knowledge IN the ars Oh Pon'
tea or from originality and fertility OF MIND 10
give consistency and unity to the party aha Pre-
n,,s II for the great conflict Of 1860. At the same
.ne the fact that Mr. Bennett is an independent
man is greatly in his favor, for the dreadful mes
which the prof, ssonal politicians have made oil the
psr,y's affairs, and of the public afi'rs as "eu'
affords powerful inducemen TO take tue COM
mspd out of their hands, and trust II to Dc" anu
unbsckueyed leader, who, if he is sometimes wiiui
and obstinate. ia never lacking in brains
A. We have said, Mr. Bennett is not the man We
.hould choose for Mayor; for certainly We nad
the power, We should put sturdy RePuoncan INTO
that Office; but we feel professional interest IN
seeing Political parties exhibit disPos'ucn 10
recognize capacity and show regard TOR valuable
service performed by journalist. For h'tn oil q
century The Herald has done for the Democra'ic
party what none Of its busy, intriguing spolshun'-
ers. or shallow theorists and plo!te's, could DO Tor
it. 1t has indicated policy, furnished IDEAS carried
elections and defended Administrations; yet never
has it's conductor received those public tokens OF
appreciation which are justly grateful to men OF
political ambition. At this very day president
Buchanan owes more to Mr. Bennett than to all his
partisan journalists and fulsome litterers put To-
gether. For all this, Mr.. Buchanan, with his We'll
known GOODNESS Of heart, makes no return 30
much the more striking is the necessity OF suitable
action on the part Of the Democratic masses a0d
though, should Mr. Bennett be nominated for
Mayo it would be our duty to oppose bis election
ard support his Republican opponent, we should
do so with the consciousness that in Mr. Bennett
was put forward competent and truly congenial
representative of the Democratic party OF New
York, its principles and its aims.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-08-25

LOUISVILLE, Wednesday, Aug. "a, 1852
On Thursday night Jesse Williams, an old sad
wealthy citizen of Coldwell County, under guardss
Princeton, charged with murder and stealing, and
cruelty to his ssyes, was taken from the Jail, carried
seven miles and hung. His two sons John aud
James, guilty Of numerous crimes, escaped death By
absconding. About the same time DR.. Singleton and
Messrs. Mansfield, Morse and Strswmat, supposed b
have been connected with Williams and his villsnie
were severely punished and ordered to Leave tho
county.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-08-25
New.Jersey Democratic State Cor.
YentiOn.

TREsros, n. j., Wednesday, Aug "a, IS,s'
The Democratic State Convention assembled here
to-eay. TWAS the largest and most stormy ever he'd
Two thousand delegates were present. On the sEtl
ballot Z. R. v. Wright, Of Hudson, was nominated
for Governor The mex. bighest competitor VA
Ceares Shelton, Of Mercer The anti. Lecompsoa
and Lecompton delegates Of Sussex had long 81
tedious fight 10 regard to their admit.arce, and Anay
both withdrew. The resolutions favor Popular Ss1'
ereisniy and oppose tue opening Of the slaver sds
The nomipation of Mr.. Wright vas made unaaim0S'
There is great rejoicing among his friends,