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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The CHAPLAIN 1ir Stockholm, in the course of
his prayer, said: May Thy blessing rest the
ton with il be to Thy glory and for the good of their
nation and the good of own that the people of that
far off sand may be able TO see the truth as in Jesus
and understand t. and TO appreciate il that they like
ourselves, may beredeemed by ii, and give good hope
OF a better inheritance in Heaven.
There was much confusion az 10 what business
should first be considered during which
Mr. JOHN COCHRANE Dem, n. " wanted to
know whether the House had seen the Japanese?
Several Intellectual motions 10 adjourn were made
from the Democratic side.
Mr.. DAWES tRep., Mass.D, who had previously
moved 10 take up The Michigan contested election case
wanted 10 know what objection the Democrats had to
considering it now.
Mr.. LAMAR Dem, Mise. Our side are not pre-
pared.
The CLERK proceeded to call the roll as to whether
When the name Of Mr.. HUGHES Dem. MdI was
reached he said he tired Of this tbustering bust
He bad sometimes been kept here two hours
while the House was engaged in such proceedings.
He would not lend himself 10 them again. lie was
for going on with the business of Congress- Cries of
Good Right, FROM the Republican side. While
further denouneing illibus,ering parliamentary tao
tics he was called TO order by his Democratic friends
Tie House, by l03 against o. agreed TO consider the
Michigan contested election
MIR. COLFAX from the POST Office Committee, re-
ported bill TO establish certain Post routes, all of
which We're recommended by members Of the House.
Parsed without reading
Mr.. DAWES called for the reading Of the resolution
reported from the majority of the Committee Elec-
tons, declaring that Mr.. Howard s and MIR. Cooper is
not, entitled 10 seat from the First Congressional
District of Michigan.
The minority report declares that Mr.. Cooper is en-
titled 10 retain his seat.
Mr.. DAWES advocated Mr.. Towards right, when
the House adjourned.
THE names of Mcssrs Potter and Woodruff should have
Territorial bill r.
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THE pOsT.ORPuCR DEFALCATIONs.

The city was startled yesterday BY the report
that Mr. Isaac V. Fowler, Postmaster of New
York. Grand Sachem of the Tammony Society, and
Chairman of the Tammany General Committee,
had fed from public justice as defauter to a
large amount. Rumors of similar nature had
before been put in circulation and had found their
way into the press; but no proof had ever been
adduced to support them, and they had always
failed TO obtain public credence or to shake the
social and political standing of Mr. Fowler, who
has been personally popular among all parties as a
genial, gentlemanly, and liberaminded man.
Now, however, the facts are placed beyond dis
pute; and from the somewhat differing narratives
of the event, which we have derived from various
sources and publish on another page, we draw
the following summary of what We suppose to be
established as the truth of the case:
The dedication which is stated to be Sl55, 900,
is of long standing some of it dating back as far
as 1856 With the assistance of his friends, bir.
Fowler has, until recently, kept pretty well upin his
accounts but the load was constantly and
could no longer be carried. On Friday the first
definite step was taken by the issue of a warrant
for Mr.. Fowrr's arrest, and Assistant Postmaster
General King came on and took possession OF the
Office. Mr.. Fowler disappeared on Saturday
night, and yesterday the facts became public.
Thus far he has not been found, although it is
thought he is in or near the city. His bondsmen
are George Law and Gustayus A. Conoyer, who
guaranteed S75, 900; but it is probable that they
may escape, as the Government knew of the de-
felt long ago. No one else in the Post-Ofice is
implicated, and Mr.. Fowler is understood TO
have assumed the entire responsibility.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15
NEWSPAPERS POSTAGE TO DEALERS.

A bill is before the House of Representatives at
Washington, which, "a it will aid in the dssemina-
ton of public intelligence if it becomes a law,
should receive the support of all the members. BY
the present law the vendors Of newspapers are
compelled to pay, as regular subscribers are
quarterly in advance for all the papers they ORDER
il they wish to receive their papers of the same
rate of postage with subscribers, and not at the
rate Of transient papers. It's proposed by the
bill to permit such vendors to pay postage at tine
time of receiving their papers, whether there be
more or less, OF the same rate as if the postage
were paid quarterly in advance. This enables the
dealer to increase his order according to the de-
mand, which now he cannot do except at sacri.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

The California Pony Express, with California
dates to May S, Oregon to April %, and British
Columbia to April 30. arrived at st. Joseph at u.
IN. Yesterday. The crops of California are re-
garded as having been sadly damaged BY heavy
rains Business had met with reverse since the
last express left. The Legislature adjourned on
the 3Oth ult Gov. Downey had vetoed number
of the favorte measures of the majority, md his
vetoes appeared to be generally sustained by the
people. II is reported that the Washoe silver
mines can be made to yield the coming summer,
81 500, 900 per month.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15
Tn, Journal of Commerce charges TIE TRIBUNE

The journal Of Commerce charges TIE TRIBUNE
with publishing an article remarkable for un-
{" blushing meDdacity"-a story which was the
/" concoction Of brain run mad with craftsmanship,
I" and Overlapping every consideration OF decency
I" and truth" II is not necessary or desirable to
waste argument upon an antagonist so loose IN
assertion as this The subject of the article thus
referred to was the disgraceiul appointment re-
Gently conferred upon Calhoun Benham. We
stated that this man was the prominent second OF
Judge Terry in the duel in which the latter slew
Senator Broderick that he performed his work in
snch manner that his touch became an insult;
that he was appointed to the Office of District
Attorney for California.
Will The Journal say in what particular this was
ga connection II is quite generally conceded
that duel was fought between the persons just
named as principals, and that Calhoun Benham
was a second on the side Of the murderer Terry.
1t is also an indisputable fact that Calhoun Ben
ham has been appointed to an important oiflce con-
nected with the administration of justice. Inc
recorded history of the duel in the public prints OF
the day parrates certain incidents Of the scene
among others, that to which We referred In the
article pronounced by The Journal absurdly I'M
true.
These. then, were the facts. Desiring to dis
cover the motive which prompted the President to
commit such an outrage upon the feelings OF his
fellow citizens, as he did unquestionably commit
when he made this appointment, and knowing that
mans motives can only be learned from an ex-
animation of his actions, and Of the circumstances
under which they were done, we made such ex-
animation The result was, that no possible
motive could by any reasoning be discovered for
selecting the active second in such duel to fill
responsible Office, except the desire to reward one
who had assisted in putting an irritating opponent
out of the way, and who had made his exit as un-
comfortable as possible.
1t is little peculiar that, among all the vltupe-
ratioDs which certain papers have cast on those
who have boldly given voice to the Indignation OF
The people at this act, lot the feebest word OF
praise of the appointment, not the weakest defense
Of the power which appointed not the most tim.
orous utterance in favor of the appointee himself
has found place. The Journal, even, can mis-
quote and misstat our words, can assal our mo-
tyes, can deny facts patent as its own folly but
il has lot the bOldness to say frank word In
prai, c of Calhoun Benham as the man, the second,
or the Attorney for the Government. There is elo-
quence in this mute testimony.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

Our correspondent at Chicago telegraphs at 10
o'clock last evening that the friends of Mr. Seward
are confident of his receiving 80 votes on the first
ballot in the Convention, and of his being nomi-
mated on the fourth ballot by the accession OF the
Ohio delegation, and of parts of the delegations of
New-Jers,y, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. Our cor
respondent. however states that the delegations OF
Minnesota and California are not firm in their
adhesion to Mr.. Seward and that he will probably
not hold so large proportion of the New-England
delegations as has been expected, In the judg-
ment of our correspondent, his nomination is this
morning, not probable, but possible. There seems
TO be- however, no doubt that he will begin the
ballotng with much stronger vote than any other
Of the gentlemen before the Convention; and it Is
;mpossible now to predict how far circumstances
NAV gradually increase the number of his sup
! porters in the different delegations.
The friends of Judge Bates are also very active.
A circular advocating his nomination has been
issued BY Messrs L. y. Blair, senior, Greeley,
| Defrecs, and Others. Mr.. Rollins of Missouri,
who came so near being elected Governor IN the
| last contest in that State writes that if Judge
Bates is nominated he will run again Governor on
the Republican ticket, and has no doubt he will be
| able to carry the State. The Hon. Henry S. Lane,
President of the Republican National Convention
| in 1856. and now the Republican candidate for
Governor in Indiana, also favors the nomination of
Judge Bates; and the German opposition to him,
hitherto very decided, is said 10 be much diniin-
ished at Chicago. There is no question, as there
has been none for these three months past that hc
will have more votes in the Convention than any
other candidate presented by those who think it
| wiser TO nominate o man of moderate and
conservative antecedents. But as yet there is no
evidence of the concentration on him Of any more
than one of the four so-called doubtful States
namely, Indiana. Without the votes Of Pennsyl-
vania, New-Jersey and Illinois, or OF least ma
iority of them, it is difficult to see how he can be
nominated
| Judge Mclean seems to be less and less thought
of rs possible candidate Mr. Lincoln of Illinois,
however, is rising in prominence. SO is Col.
Fremont, whom, it is said, the New-York delega-
ton will be most willing to accept in case they
hould find it impossible 10 secure the nomination
of their own fav0rite.
The German Convention, yesterday, was
failure, only eight delegates being present.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

{" 10 wither and de-" He only meant to round
sentence, but he rounded truth.
Nature abbors vacuum. She PUSHES with her
forces to fl anew an atmosphere exhausted Of oil
electrical vitality. Her moral laws are as certain
as her material, and she will send storm after storm
till the air is pure. great responsibility rests
with the Republican party, into whose hands power
il about to be intrusted 1t win not forget its
principles; let it also remember to trust no man.
and no set of men, who are not free from oil impu-
tation of political corruption. 1t will not deserve
success and it can not maintain it, unless IL sets
its face like flint against the continuance oil thaI
order of affairs which for years has so debased and
degraded the nation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

Yesterday afternoon the rain after several slight
showers as prelude, descended in good earnest
upon the thirsty earth IN this vicinity. We trust
il was poured out in refreshing abundance far and
wide over the land 1t was greatly needed every.
where, especially in New-England, in some parts
of which the supply Of water for the cattle had be-
GENE deficient, while the progress Of vegetation
was checked by the drouth. We hope to near that
this evil has been entirely remedied by the warm
and welcome rain Of yesterday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

Mr.. A. V. Stout, City Chamberlain, was re-
moved by the Mayor yesterday, and his re-
moyal was approved by the Board of Aldermen
Mr.. Nathan G. Platt President of the Artisans
Bank was appointed aud confirmed in his stead
AS Mr.. Stout was continued in Office by the late
Legislature till the expiration of the term of the
present Controller We presume he will contest
Mr.. Platt's title to the Office
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

Robert G. Mcdonald the Mobilian who shot
Virginia Stewart in Broadway last July, COM
Ditted suicide in the Tombs yesterday, by taking
d powerful dccocton Of opium. This man, after
having been locked up for nine months awaiting
his trial for murder, and causing the imprisonment
Of two young girls as witnesses for the same length
of time, fearing that sill further incarceration
woold be the result Of his trial, deliberately poi
soned himself His death will probably secure tho
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

The trial Of Hicks, alias johnson, for the MUIR
der of Capt. Burr and the Watts boys on the sloop
L. A. johnson in the Lower Bay, was commenced
yesterday, in the United States Circuit Court be-
fore Judge Smalley. A Jury was obtained and
several witnesses examined proving that the pris-
oner was on board the vessel when she was last
seen on the evening previous to the murder.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

The Washington States and Union is anxious to
know "what explanation can be given Of the
refusal of Republican witnesses TO appear before
ga Committee of the Senate" Probably quite as
good one as can be offered for the unwillingness
to appear before the same Committee of the Hon.
II. A. Wise, late Governor of the State of Viz
ginia.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15
THE LATEST NEWS,
RECEIVED BY ..
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
XXXVITH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE. .WasHryeros. Nav IA. 1850

SENATE.... WAsHINeToE, May II, 1850.
There was slim attendance, owing to general in-
eres felt in the arrival of the japanese. The gale
Iies were almost deserted which led to some witty re-
marks, that the japanese Embassy drew better than
Douglas.
Mr.. CRITTENDEN (Aw., Ky.) moved that the
Senate diourn. tr
Mr. FESSENDEN Rep, Me- opposed 10 adj
jourIing for every show that came along.
Mr.. CRIITENDEN explained that this rose far
above ordinary show.
After some debate the Senate adjourned by Yeas 10
NAYS Ill,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

Later advices from Mexico state that all EN-.
gageinent had taken place between the Reactionists
and Liberals, in which the latter were victorious.
The second corps Of Mramon's army was cut to
pieces, and Is pieces Of artillery, together with
800 prisoners, were taken. The Liberals had
taken possession of san Luis POtosi.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

ace. The arrangement will unquestionably add to
the revenue of the Department, is unjust to
nobody, and simply gives facility to the circua-
ton of newspapers, which the present law pre-
poses There IL no objection whatever to such an
arrangement, and good reason why 1t should be
made os it's action will be necessarily beneficial to
papers of oil parties
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15
Funeral Of Peter Farley.

SoufHBuRY, Conn, Monday, May ~, iooo.
The funeral OF g. q. Goodrich took place yesterday
afternoon Services were dispensed with in the
neghboring towna, and persons were present from a
circle of 70 miles round 200 Sunday-School children
from Southbry, Woodbury., and South Britain headed
the procession. 49,,
Mr. Goodrich had intimated to citizen of this place,
hardly week ago. that heoXpccted to lie in the village
cemetery. 1924
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15
MR. WINSLOW.

As erpeenced and Female Physician has SOOTHING
sikuP CHLDExs rgKTHrsG which greatly facilitates the
say s pein sBdi- 10 regulate the bowels
Depend upon mother Il VII give rest to yourselves aud re-
iaf and halth 70 your insnts Perfectly safe In all csses
Millions OF bottles sod every year In the United states
i. u a. old and well-tFied remedy.
Pace ONLY rs CENTS BOTTLE
None genuine unless the fac sile Of CURTIS PERyIss
New J ORR l. the outside wrapper
Sod by throughout world
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

wAsHIsGroS, Monday, May IL, 1917.
The weather was 30 magnificent this morning. ''s'
all Washington poured ont upon the Navy Yard 20 ~
ceve the japanese Embassy. The ferso"nd Of NJ
party is striking They arein appearance ehemnse 500
yery Ike the beter-iooking squsws Of our lndsa
tribes They DO not look az though they could hgnt
though they might run. They are but Oriental foxes
among Anglo-Saxon wolves. Everybody was struck
By their apparent good nature and their polite manners
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15
OF u Police Commits
s1Anap

ALpANr, Monday, May IA, 1860.
Gov. Morgan has appointed Thomas G. Acton,
OF Newly ork Police Commissioner, 10 I'll the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation of Gen. Pilsbury. Mr.
Acton has accepted and taken the oath of Office He is
Republican, and for time past filled the Office of
Deputy Register in New-York.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15
NIoyr,irNENT or THE PEOPLE OF NORFOLK On
THE JAPANESE EMBASSY.

NoRfoik, MayiS io"'
A meeting Of the citizens Of Norfolk was bs'' "
tender the Inequalities Of the city TO tbe Embassy
Mar.bal parks MAS made chairman, and w. L. i;
Asier secretary. a delegation was spieD',s'' s
they proceeded 10 the steamer on the ooaa '"''"
for the occasion, and performed their mission
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15
A MFpIciSAL WnIsEY

AZ almost impossible 20 get pure bourbon Whi.key end
o. Pfsscoed 50 nuch by physcisns for
plants We have secured the ugfncyo the pure article IN bottles
Of the kentty sat River BouoD whAy Di.eries which
arc Che oldest aud most extensive IA tie State IL h ph I'm bv
The distier himself with his name on each bottle ana como.
direct 70 the duees We ran guarantee 70 the public
who buy tis brand Of whisky that they are not buying o
md drugs lsb-led Pare od Bourbn &c. When you p1rae
Be snre 70 look for Mr. T. srrrs, tho dis.iers maine.
Sold by every druggist IN tins the surrounding ctes
'-+t HEennAN Co. Chemists Drngri IT,
Noe ld 399 81. 10. Broadway, New. York
oee othe Dsees where the whoesale trade only b.
supplied no. "A Old Slip
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15
WINSHp's VESTILATING

Polar bezas constantly circulating through these Rofsors
tors which warranted 10 keep Fish Flesh and Fruits eseh
article retaining It, peculiar flavor In fact IL the only perfect
BRAxHALL, HEDGE Co.,
No Broadway.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15
The 1hnrie.ton seccder..

AUGUSTA, Moniayi nay IT -
The Hon. Howell Cobb has written q Letter la;.r,
snonsa 20 the Macon Committee, fully and eor'ss'y
sustaining the seceders from the Charies.9n 1sss,
zion. The Federal officials generally, aud esPesSAs
thosc from the South, sustain the ssceders.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

speedy reiease Of the two young women VINO nave
30 long been locked up in the House Of Detention
ma witnesses. ..e e.. fl1
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

Thomas c. Acton of This city has been appointe
Police Commissioner to ill the vacancy oecasone
by the resignation of Gen. Pisbury.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15
PuRIIc SpgAkERs AND YOCALIsTs.

ne.sd clerg and public lecturer Of Browns BR0S
tbiAL VSocrBs In all lecurng tour put Iroches Into
ny capet oeg regularly d. lectures or insn" POblc
kpskee vocalist ard al others who exercise the voice should
neyer ia 81 uspg thee TEocnxs They supa all other prop
erstos CLEARING and Strengthening the removing hoarso
alsyg irritation Of the tros aad as cough remedy
pfeanlineBsti5 tbs best Sold ag 81 Dfue
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

The mails for Europe by the steamship Canada
from Boston, viii close in this city to-day at u
and a p. IN.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15
Republican National Convention. .cnicA'
TO COPRgspOyDENTs

We eanno. undertake TO return rejected Communications
No notice be taken OF Anonymous Communicaon what
ever intended f insertion mu be authenticated by the
saue address Of the wrernct necessarily for puocs
tion bat as a guaranty for his good faith: =,
letters for Tar TRlHuSE should IN ell be adj
dressed to UoRAcE GREELEY Co.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

HoLLOwAY's PILLS operate directly, powerfully,
and bene6csy upon the whole IT the blood yenoga
artea They degthen the digeve ext the healthy
seton Of the Her Kidneys hnlste TIE scerstons oSPel
cis,sss, snd pr0lopg life to ffpe old sge
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15
EYON'S MAGNETIC

BYON'S MAGNETIC
IssKcT POWDER
Ts old and only article TO exteminste Bed Bugs Rosches
Ants Garden Insects &c. without Poison.
LY0Ns MAGNETIC Pills
EEterniinste Rats Mice, and ell bermn BuidDgs Ships,
30 cleared by contract BARNES PARK No 10 Psrkrcw,
No z24 Brosd~sy and sold By oil Druggists aud Grocers
Bev Of limitations,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

BARRY's TRICOPHEROUs is the best and cheapest
.rcla for resinr Besuing Cleansing Curling Preserving
snd Restoring Ladies Try it, Sold by Druggis's
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

BATCHELORS HAIR DYE, Wig and I0upco
Factory No le Bond Private entrance for ladies' The Dye
spplied In the sky light rooms.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15

The German Convention, yesterday, was q
failure, only eight delegates being present.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-15
SpALDING's PREPARED GLUE

Everybody should have u bottle ~ tribune.
For sale everywhere Manufactured BY II. G srALDING
Co. No AZ Cederst Post Office Address Box No 1900 New
Xork
Daily national Democrat., 1860-10-27

PRUssIAN ExPEDITIoN.--Th Prussian expe-
dition to Japan was to have been at the
mouth of the Peiho, says an eastern exchange,
in the middle of September, and to sail
thence to Yeddo. Baron Won Richthofen,
the geologist of the expedition, left Trieste
in May, and proceeded to China by way Of
Cairo and Singapore. AS soon as the polit-
ical and diplomatic objects of the expedition
were accomplished, Richthofen's intentions
were to undertake thorough geological ex
ploration Of the coasts of the North Pacific
from the Amoor region to Vancouver Island
He will also visit the auriferous tracts Of
California.