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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-03

ECE CREAM C.z.N.D "a DELICIOUS
III article made fresh every day. Also
YANKEE BUTTERSCOTClI,
a pleasant remedy for Coughs and Colds. Also
Cocoa Nut and Fruit Caudies, fresh every day AT
the Patent Bread Bakery, First street, near Main.
sable-lmeoi THOS. L. BRICELEY
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-03-03
HMeO0N W.0RM ZOE RVRGI

" AND NAGUNS.-A large let OF well sea-
soned Hubs and Spokes, Feiloes Shafts, Seat Arms
and Seat Sticks, &C., &C., in store and for sale by
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06
XXXVITH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.

SENATE. WASHINGTON, Dec. s. 1859.
The Senate was called to order at u o'clock by the
Vice-Presdent.
A prayer was then made by DR.. Gurley.
Forty-eght Senators were present.
The credentials of John c. Ten Eyck of New-Jersey,
and Henry =. Ham of California were presented and
both appeared and were qualified.
The absentees Messrs Benjamin, Clay, Crit
tenden Davis Douglas, Fitch, Fitzpatrick, Hammond,
johnson tArkl Polk, Sebastian, Seward, and T0ombs.
Mr. MASON (Va.) submitted resolution, which he
would call up tomorrow, for the appointment OF
Committee to inquire into the facts attending the late
invasion and seizure of the ArmOry and Arsenal a.
Harpers Ferry by band of armed men, and report
whether the attended by armed resistance to
the authoritiesand public force of the United States
and the murder of any citizens of Virginia, any
troops sent there to protect public property; whether
such invasion was made under color of any organza-
ton intended to subvert the government OF any
of the States Of the Union the character and
extent of such organization; whether any citizens o
the United States not present were implicated therein
or accessory thereto by contributions OF money, arms
munitions or otherwse the character and extent OF
the military equipment in the hands or under the con
troll of said armed band; where, how, and when the
same was obtained and transported to the place IN
yaded also, to report what legislation, if any, is
necessary by the Government for the future preserva-
ton of the peace OF the country and the safety OF pub
lie property; the Committee TO have power to send
for persons and papers.
Mr.. TRUMBtLl of H., gave notice that when the
resolution came up, he should move 10 amend by ex-
tending the inquiry to the seizure of tho Arsenal at
Franklin, Missouri.
The customary resolutions were adopted, TO inform
tho House of Representatives and the President that
the Senate is ready for business.
Mr. GWIN gave notice of Pacific Railroad bill.
The Senate then adjourned
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


The interest in the organization of the House is, II
possible on the increase. Long before noon me gal
teries were densely filed, and crowds were unable to
obtain admittance Notwithstanding the inclemency
of the weather, there the usual attendance OF
ladies.
On the floor there were the customary saluiations
among members and others, and pleasant excitement
prevailed everywhere.
Mr.. ALLEN, the Clerk Of the last House, called
the House TO order at noon The din Of voices imme-
diately ceased, spectators were excluded from the
foor, and the members took their seats.
The roll was called, and 23l members answered 10
their names. oor,,
LAN5DRUM of Alabama BROWN and ADAMS OF
Kentucky; HANDMAN and RUST OF Arkansas, and
HAMILTON of Texas
On motion of Nr. PHELPS, the House agreed 70
proceed to the election of Speaker v'vd vooe.
Nr HOUSTON nominated Mr.. Sherman Of Ohio.
Mr.. ADRIAN nominated Mr.. Davis OF Indiana
Mr. HASKIN nominated MIR. Hickman OF Pennsyl-
vania.
wanna 49,
Numerous Voices impatently-"Call she roll"
The CLERK appointed Mcssrs. Houston, Corwin,
Adrsn and Briggs tellers.
Mr. FLORENCE said-ln listening TO the roll eal&i
noticed that several members absent In orderto
enable them 10 participate IN the election, move NAL
the HouFe adjourn till tomorrow.
Mir. JOHN C0CHRANE-I hope the gentleman
will witt draw the motion.
Mr. COBB-Oh, let us have one vote. Laughter
The Houss took the vote by acclal alton, amid
which, and laughter Mr.. Florence Withdrew his mo-
ton, and the House proceeded TO vote.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06
THE TRIBUNE IN NEW-JERSEY.
WHAT AN EARNEST MAN CAN DO.

ALLovArsrovs Salem County N. j., New. 30, ls'a
HoRAcY GRIZZLY & Co.-DeGr SiTs; Enclosed
plesse find SIS, for IS copies Of THr N. Y. WEEKLY
TRIBosr, and ten Of THE SEEI-WEEKLr.
Wien came TO this place, some two years since,
there was not single copy Of The TRIBUNE taken in
the town. Immediately subscribed for it myself for,
having been constant reader Of the paper during the
FIVE yea previous, felt that it was almost food and
clothing for me- Not being satisfied win the enjoy
men, of such an intellectual feast while my neghbors
were deprived Of is, | resolved 10 get up club for
THI SIEtWIrKLr issue, and BY little eIertion
succeeded in getting five subscribers. About two
months since l seDt you a club OF eight for IHE
WIrkLr; since which time have been silgmatlzed
as Black Republican, An AbOlitiOnst, missionary
an inoendiary, and an emissary Of Horace Greeley,
both Of Us being in league with Old John Brown and
ought therefore TO be tried condemned and executed
with that monomanae and bis party, on the I'd OF next
month; and many other similar eplIheIs, all OF which
are characteristic Of the so-caled Democracy. They
have foaned and frothed prodigiousy. They howled
ard shrieked Harpers Ferry until many OF the OpPo-
sition who men Of very easy principles, or, in
other words weak in the knees, went over bodily TO
that Eosi corrupt Of al political pars, ihe Black De-
mOCracv.
Feeling more than ever the necessity Of dlfasing
knowledge among the people, aud knowing OF no bet
way TO accomplish such an object than to put INTO
the hands OF every reading man N the community
copy Of Tax TRBuyK | act mysef so work IN earnest
and gentlemen tie retuli Il before you. But rest as
sured nv efforts shall not stop here. They have
thrown the gaustlet, and have accepted the cnsl,
lenge. shall not therefore, cease nv efforts until
the irrepressble conflict Is over or my pulse ceases
TO beat. Three tnes within the last SIX years have
been driven from positions as Principal Of Public
Schools because Of nv Republican principles and Tor
having the independence 10 express them at al proper
times, boldly and above board and strong efforts have
been made here tending to the same result Bot thank
heaven the world is large, and God Is just.
ounr,.p.r.s,1y RS REYNOLDS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06
POLITICAL,
enforcement.

90 Occasional" writes from Washington to The
Philadelphia Press;
81" "a rumored that Immediately after the organization Of the
t ON. of the Vrnia delegation will se in bis place and In
oducs bin making an appropriation to defsy all the expenses
nourd A well the suppression Of the attack at hAper
Fv a. I'm the subsequent pIoceedngthe money oil course 10
ms out of the National Treasury Whether Judge bach has
tb. movement whether It comes from the President
In H. anxiety TO address himself the existing excitement In the
south An order 10 promote his nomination by the Charleston Con-
,tn am no. able say but have doubt that some soch
proposition " IN be made and insisted upon"
Gov. Seward, Of cOuue, put at rest forever the
foolish slander emanatng from Forbes and circulated
by the Ffh Avenue Hotel Committee, that he knew
and concealed the fact Of John Browns intended foray
mon Hsrper's Ferry the very moment he heard OF
the lie. "MaakCf" the Paris correspondent OF IAe
Y. Times. writes, under date Of Nov. IL. thus
N Seward arrived Eve days from bis tP to JeFuia
lem md s Holy Land and Is in good health and spirits lie mas
had ,oa adventures dramatic nature and has found beside
not sw obstacles q, the route he has passed over By
Seward Indignantly denies having heard Of the pro
cted insurrecton Harpe Fey and although he Teooee
having received call from Known ss Col foroeH there
"a. no mention made Of such stemPs a, insauecton Col
Tob. him for another object which he refused
.pd that was all he Of the individual In question MI
Seward gOss home In the Arsgo, in December"
"A reorganization Of she results Of the county sles-
tons in Illinois. last month shows that the Republicans
have carried &c counties the Democrats So and in ak
there was no party contest The Democrats carry only
a half dozen counties north Of Springfield, and ths
Rerublicans have the Same number south OF that
geographical division. The Republican counties en-
brace much more than half the population and wealth
nj thu State,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

RAILROAD AccIDxsT.-The New-York and New
Haven Railroad has become Of late, somewhat famous
for accidents causing the loss Of human e Yesterday
morning, the O'Clock Boston express train, after
passing New Rochelle station, ran into and instantly
killed Mr. Frederick CarsOD, respectable farmer Of
that vicinity. The unfortunate man was driving an
OK team and, being the track az The train emerged
from deep rock-euupg, at great speed, was unable
to save himself from the collision He was Instantly
killed-his body being msngled in Q most shocking
manner. The cattle, strange TO say, escaped unhur,
with the exception of few unimporani bruises. Tho
train sustained injury beyond the destruction Of tho
eow-eateher.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06
AN EXPLANATION.


To "a. ESiser If TIE N. " Trfbssa
SIR: ]. is due To VIM 4. Curtis, candidate fer rs-
election az School Commissioner Of the Eighteenth
Ward, TO correct the erroneous statement in TBR
TEIsusr of the 5th inst, that he is opposed 70 tbs
reading of the Bible in the Public schools The records
of the Board show that he Is friend Of the reading Of
the Bible but opposed 10 the late bylaw, enforcing 10
by the forfeiture Of pay and nelhgbty Of teachers 70
instruct in other schools who dsobeyed tbs ground
that it illegal unauthorized on the part Of the Board
involving eosty litigation, harsh to the teachers whs
are compelled without regard 10 their wishes, 10
obey the Ward Boards in not reading if, disturbing
hitherto qniet and useful system, unChristan, and
A FRigsp OF JUSTICE
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

The electors Of the Nineteenth Ward have an
excellent school ticket presented to them in our
columns this morning. The Democracy have two
tickets headed respectively with the names Of
George Weir and Hugh McCabe; so that, with
proper exertiOn the friends of sound education can
insure the election Of the Republican ticket. We
call attention to this because in yesterdays paper
VIC spoke Of but one Democratic ticket being in
the field. Let every Republican be sure to vote.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

i. Mortimer Thomson, esQ, delivered his poem,
"Pluck before the Young Mems Association of Chi
saSo few days since In the course Of IT, the lee
nrer alluded 20 what he called the incarnation OF bis
snh;.ct ola John Brown" No sooner wss the name
~ the Grand old hero mentioned, than the audience
broke out into enthusiastic cheering, which died away
,.as AGAIN commenced; gain subsidized; again, and
again and again revived, and continued for several
moments. before the speaker was allowed 70 proceed
The Hon. Thomas Corwin, twenty-ains years ago
s.apisv took his sest in the House OF Representa-
t;vas a. member from shs same District now repre-
septed by him. There 10 not . member OF the House
with him who was there when be first took his seat
In less than q generation there has been an enurS
change. with single exception.
Mr.. Jonathan Gushing Of Bhdgswa'sT celebrated
the fftieth anniversary Of bis marriage, on meones
day, in an appropriate manner Many OF his OLD ao-
onin,apOes in Boston, where be formerly was IN me'
camille business, will be glad 70 hear OF this hapP!
,curresoe, and Of his continued health and prosperity
Mr.. C. c. Coe, the bslloonist, who was injured oy
lling from tree while snesavorng TO exir'cate hs
balloon. lies PROSTATE unable 70 turn over wFsh0a
help. Hs spine IL injured.
The Unitarian Society Of San Francisco some
month"; since. invited the Rev. DR.. Bellows Of New
York. and the Rev. T. s. King Of Boston, to 90 70
California for two or three years, and preach for them
They offered large peeuniary Inducements, bas o0th
.alt. exera danined
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

THB Police ARRANGEMENTS To-DAr.-The Police
Commssioners have taken ample precautions 70 pro-
serve the peace Of the city during the election. Two
thirds of the Brooklyn force have been ordered 10
New. York for duty, and win be distributed in The
First, Fourth, Sixth, and other lower Wards. Re-
serves will also be stationed at Headquarters, the City
Hall, and Seventeenth Precinct, where there win be
large ompbuses ready to carry the men TO any given
point The Police Commissioners will be 10 session
all the day, to order out the military In case ofs
riot, sufficient force of which will Be in readiness far
any emergency.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

A large downtown merchant who signed the
.oaIl for the Havemeyer meeting at the EX-
change. yesterday told friend of his, from
whom we learn the fact, that he was now per-
fectly convinced that it was an error and
TINT GEORGE OPDYKE was the man to be elected.
He added that be should not only vote for OPdyke
himself but that all the employees in his establish
Tnent would do the same.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

We learn from the best authority that the statement
Of The Sunday Atlas which Implied that Andrew H.
Green, esq, had been concerned in persuading the la
borers of the Central Park to vote for Haveymeyer
and Tildep, was entirely without foundation The
rules of the Park forbid any such interference with the
poca action of the laboers and those rules are not
only scrupulously respected by Mr. Green but he is
strenuous advocate for their mantainenee and rigid
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

many of The Fiji aSsHHs Democrats are going fer
Wood. This is all right and natural. They belong
with him in sentiment on the great questions of the
day, and in their famous manifesto showed that
they we're governed by the same moral code.
Republicans, Americans and honest Democrats
To-day you have an opportunity to put down Wood
and all classes of bis supporters!
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

The Republicans have presented gentleman against whom
have not word gentleman Of the highest integrity
"a against whom have never heard oas word-aE
Opdyke.
SO said John McKeOn in bis speech at the Have
meyer meeting on Saturday. We doubt not that
hundreds within his bearing accepted the remark
as hint to them-aye, and a hearty recommends
ton, to 60 and vote for 0pdyke il they felt there
was danger Of the election of Wood. Very many,
Ion will do H.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

We learn that in the XXIst Ward several persons
have registered their names as voters residing in
the houses of various engine and hose companies
who do not reside there, and whose real residences
are in other places. Let the challengers in that
Ward look to it. Let us have no fraudulent voting
at Any rate
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

TROY, n. Y, Monday, Dec. D, I6l9.
The body of John Brown, accompanied by Mrs.
Brown and Wendell Phillips passed through this city
to-day, arriving in the cars at noon and leaving at
O'Clock for it's destination. Little excitement
created during the time the body remained at the depot
The funeral takes place on Thursday at North Elba.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

Where are the Republicans who were going to
vote for Havemeyerl They have all gone back to
their duty, and viii vote for Opdyke. We have
hopes even that Messrs. Field, Kent and Lord will
not throw away their sufrages on the hopeless can
didate of Tammany.
They can't knowingly give their aid TO Fernando
Wood
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

gree Of inferred ia manifested in the election Of Ma
opJyke which indicates very strong vote from shss
class Of citiz, ms to-day.
II was determined among the friends Of Mr.. oedyss
10 attend with The strictest vigilance the polls through
out the city to-day, in order gnard again fraad m
whsteyer form II may present dsslG
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06
Springfield CITY Election.

SPRISGrIKLD, Mass., Monday, Dec ., 1853.
The election for city officers took place here to-day
A large vote was cast. The Republicans carried
nearly everything by from three hundred 70 four hun
dred majority in vote Of two thousand. Daniel l..
Harris is the Mayor and Horace c. Lee the Cork and
Treasurer the latter succeeding Joseph Ingraham,
Democrat who has held the Office for seventeen years
The Board Of Aldermen and Common Council stands
i4RepublcAnt 10 Democrats.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

TH.ArRcAL-The weather last night worked
against pleasure-seekers and houses were poorly a-
tended. Miss Heron made more than could have been
expected Of "Imogene," in DIR. haturIn's dolefui
drama Of I" Bertrsm." Tonight she plays Parthe-
MA" There was nothing new at the other broadway
houses.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06
CITY POLITICS.

Mr.. Timothy ID. Pelton, whose name has been
placarded in the XVIII District a candidate for
Alderman desires state that be IS nosa candidate
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06
Municipal Election.

LAwREscE, Mass, Monday, Dec 3, 1859.
Daniel Saunders r., Citizens candidate, was elected
Mayor to-day by 55 votes over j. X. Rollins, Repub
lican candidate large majority of the City Council
on the Citizens ticket also elected The result rs
claimed Us a triumph for the Democrats.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06
Massachusetts, Liquor Trials.

BOSTON, Monday, Dec. D, ISI5.
Mr.. Bunham late State Liquor Agent whose term
Of imprisonment for contempt expired on Saturday,
was brought before the Police Court, to-day, on a
charge of selling adulterated liquor but the trial was
portponed, and bis bail of 5000 continued.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

Fos CALUoRsn.--lThc steamships Baltic and
Northern Light saisd yesterday from tier responsive
whares for California The fOrmsr took ooo' ana sos
later 500 passengers Of both sexes Inc asuAi aeoss
crowd Of friends and lockers on were ID sencance.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06
Municipal Elections

NEw-BEDFoRD, Monday, Dec ., I6oy.
At our municipal election, to-day, Isaac e. Tabor,
independent was chosen Mayor by 573 majority over
Watson Rowland, citizens candidate. majority OF
the CITY Council on the Tabor ticket are also elected.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

The TammaDy managers brought out Mr.. Have
meyer on confidence principles. The trick appears
to have failed Hereafter, we presume, they will
stick to men of their own kidney.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06
The U. 8. Gunboat Mohican.

PROFIhChTOWF, Dec. Fl p M
The L. S. gunboat Mohican new from Portsmouth,
n H. att D. IN. on the 81 inst. has arrived here. She
was on her way to Norfolk Va and put in here on
account Of heavy gale. All board Of her are well
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

The prospect is now fair that the vote for Mr..
Opdyke to-day will be as large as that OF Controller
Haws year ago. The tide is all setting that way
The vote of Mr. Haws, our readers will remember,
was 34,649,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

In tO-day's election there is no reason to doubt
that Fernando Wood will very largely lead Have
meyer But, Republicans, and Americans see to
IL that Opdyke also leads Fernando Wood
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06
Nou.Arrivai of the Anglo-Saxon
PoRTLLNp, Va, honday,

PORTLAND, Ne, Monday, Dec. midnight
There are as YET no sigma Of the steamship Anglo
Saxon, low due al this POr, with Liverpool dates Of
the sd Of November.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06

THs RsPrsLIcLs HsAbQuARTERs LAST Evssfso.
AT tbs Opdyke headquarters, corner Broadway and
Eighth street. lass evening lively interest was KEEP
up from early until late hour, BY enthusiasts
citizens from the several Wards anxious TO watch the
eourse of events every form touching the election
Of to-day. 0pdyke stock, as indicated BY reports from
the several Wards during the evening, continued
steadily the increase, and every hour broughs some
new indication Of rise, vhile the rtrfs between the
Tanm&nyes and the followers Of Mozart continued I'M
abated. II was reported at an early hour n the even
ing, thai where money could accomplish the end,
Tammany was busy in the purchase Of Mozart stock.
fair representation Of the German voters of the
city were present last evening, and with them de-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06
Obituary.

TOLEDO, Monday, Dec. S, 1859.
Daniel o. Morton, prominent lawyer OF shis city,
died this afternoon.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-06
MASS MEETING OF CARMEN AT BIEEcKER
BUILDINGS

A meeting Of over 400 carmen WA held lac: evening
At the Blocker Buildings to respond To- the noHoasca
Of Opdyke, Hu and Pinkney candidates Al ,se ma
nj spaI election 10 be held to-day The weather was
mos' unpropiiious yet the hall was crowded.
Mr.. A. f. Daier presided Messrs. Il. Sneth~rs.
Robert NiIler. Joe. Albertson, c. Mcdowell. and u.
r. Tenney were elected yice-Presidents and Messrs-
Joserh r. Albertson and Nicholas Duff Secretaries.
A Committee appointed to advise the neesinyes
to the scton which carmen should take IN the present.
muncipal contest. -
Another Committee appointed 10 wait upon MI.
Opdyke TO ascertain his views relative to the w'snes
Of Carmen.
Mr. James A. Briggs Of the XVIII Ward, was intro
6uced to the audience and remarked that the time for
talking had passed and the time for action had come.
and the Opposition of this city had ory 70 vote their
ticket and stand in solid column tomorrow, 10 gam
glorious victory. He ssid Old Tammany was IN the
condition Of a man who was in the woods and met q
lean and hungry bear, with whom he must have
fight He was fearful Of the result Of the fight and
knew that there nothing in his life and character
TO entitle him TO the aid of u Higher Power. But IN
his extremity Re called upon his Maker, and said
have broken Thy laws and statutes ought not 70 ask
Thy assistance--hnt If Thou canst not help me,
q, Lord don't help the bear Let ma help neither,
but vote own ticket and tins defeat both Mozart
and Tammany.
Dr. Wilder, and C. C. Pannister. member Of The
Carinen's Society, made spirited addresses.
The Committee to wait upon Mr. Opdyke reported
that they had had an interview with that gentleman,
and that they had hsd assurances that be should DO
everything in his power to advance their interests aud
especially would he never have them judged or lined
for alleged violations of ordinances without hearings
as had been the under previous Administrations
The other Committee reported in favor Of Messr&
Opdyke Huh, and Pinkney. the candidates Of the
cartmen and the meeting adjourned with three times
three for the ticket.