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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-25

bouever true this may be of the American peo-
,,e generally, it ia not true Of the South carroll
mans, that is, if they are IN earnest
For thirty years past, that State ha' been
linking Of going out of the Unioni Tor Ut least
six months past she has declared che would IN
a. ore,t Of a certain contingency, which .eemed
nrottv certain to happen, seced@. and for TIVE
months past, that event having come
rotbinp was necessary but to 60 through inc
formaIity of secession. Under such c'rcu"'-
stances, il is natural to suppose that Govern
ment would have sprung at onbt' ihio eA'''o"'o
from the busy brains of her plotl.ns sons 81
thoroughly orgonizcd--a machine 80 coI'Pic'o ~
all it, bands, and springs, its cogs, it, CHECKS,
its screws, its balances, and all its running gear
that it would be necessary only to let on the
steam TO start it into swift md perfect motion
But where is it? II rather seems-with oil
proper respect be il said-that crew OF undis'
cplined men, without head, without fOrethought,
without the remotest calculation, had tmbled
out of ship in gale Of wind upon a raft,
without sails, without oars, without masts, with
out q rudder, without compass, without water,
without biscuit everybody skipper everybody
chief mate everybody cook steward, and oil
hands, but without clear idea in the head Of
anybody except that the only thing they can do
is to throw rope to the ship they have left and
beg for o tow. 1t is rather melancholy spec
tacle, but with q ludicrous side to it, as most
sad things haye-this launching of ship OF state
upon a stormy sea, with only one recognizable
quaty-a great alacrity for sinking.
One Of Miss Edgeworth's pleasant stories is Of
n "barrinp.out., The boys locked themselves up
in the school.room, barred the doors, closed the
window shutters, lit the few candles that they
had had the forethought TO provide, opened their
packages of gingerbread, and made themselves
comfortable to endure a siege for the rest oil
their natural lives, satisfied that they had set the
tyranny of all schoolmasters at defiance, aud
given to the world an example of unequaled
herosm. They forget however, trap-door in
the ceiling, through which, presently the gar
dener put the pipe Of the gardenengine, and a
stream of water instantly extinglIished their six
pepce worth of candles, made paste of their gin
gerbread, and drenched them all TO the skin, so
that they were glad enough, after q brief inter
val, TO captulate, and sneak to their beds, better
aud wiser boys for their little experiment at in
surrecton. We viii not suggest such an indig-
nifty as that the Fire-Deparncnt of one OF our
Northern cities be sent down 10 CharestOn but,
as the opening Of the experiment there reminds
US Of the "barring-out' of the boys, 50 we can
A.. A.. il.n.r q hapa
anticipated any serious work or else SO little
capable are they Of accomplishing it, that rs end
vii be as sudden, and possibly as harmless, as
that which brought those adventurous youths to
their senses.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-25

The Secession of South Carolina has not ar-
palled nor seriously disturbed the country; but
the gigantic fraud in the Department Of the In
terror has astonsbed and electrified it. The peo-
pie we're already resigned TO see the Federal
Treasury emptied the Federal Finances ruined,
and the Public Credit destroyed, by those whom
Slavery was Proyidentially permitted for our sins
TO inhict upon us four years since as our National
rulers; but that great Public Trusts had been
systematically betrayed and the securities Of
helpless tribes plundered to the extent Of nearly
a Million of Dollars to bolster up the desperate
ortunes Of bankrupt stock-gnmblers nigh in office,
il a most astounding and unwelcome revelation.
But when Treason riots in the high places Of the
land. why should We not expect other felonieS to
flourish in the rank soil which supplies nourlsh'
ment 10 this When officers on the quarterback
and at the helm are plainly cOnspiring to run the
.hip Of State ON the breakers, is il really strange
that other miscreants should be at the work OF
plumber in her pIate-chest and store-room In
this heyday Of misrule, how can one CRIME more
or less permanently fx the general attention?
Mr.. Lincoln viii succeed to the Executive d.
rection OF The Federal Government st u junciure
calculated 10 test h, ability spd courage BY The
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-25
XXXVITH CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.

SENATE. .WAsHINGToH, Dec. a, 1850
Mr.. FESSENDEN Rep, Me- introduced bin 10
grant public land and loan the credit Of the Govern.
ment to the Peoples Railroad. Laid on the table and
ord, red to be printed.
Mr.. PUGH Dem, Ohio offered q Joint resolution
in regard 10 holding Convention for proposing amend
ments TO tie Constitution and requesting the several
States to call the Convention as soon a. practicable.
Referred TO the Select Committee of Thirteen.
Mr.. BIGl.ER Dem, Pa presented the proceedings
Of meeting OF citizens Of Reading Pennsylvan
also bill TO suppress the invasion of one State by
another, &c. Referred to the Selec, Committee.
Mr.. DOUGLAS (Dem., ILL., presented several
amendments the Constitution Ordered be printed
and referred 10 the Select Committee.
Mr.. WILSON rep, Mass introduced bill for
the etieciua suppression of the slave-trsde Tbs
bill proposes to modify the act Of 1870 10 reuedy
tie objections aled by Judge Magrath Of South Caro-
ing OF them piracy, and facilitate the conviction Of
.aye pirates on land and sea, changes the penalty
frem death 10 imprisonment for life. Ii also maSes the
display OF the American dag badge OF nationality
by not legally registered American ship felony, he
lenalty Of which shall be the imprisonment OF the
and the forfeiture of tho weasel. II releases naval
ieers from any legal responsibility for the sapus
Of suspected savers, and which are not proved 70 be
sayers In the Courts. II enlarges the powers and u-
the duties Of Judicial officers In the United
States In The examination of ships intended 10 sl for
oooed persons imported in violation ofths laws Of tha
country.
The hour of | O'clock having arrived, question
arose whether the bill for the Admission OF kapsss
should be taken up, Which was the special order, or
WHEELER the Senate should proceed to consider the so.
luton Of Nj. JolIsOn of Tennessee IA unfinished
business. Mr.. hichoLson had tbs ioor on tho Latter.
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speoisl Dispatch 20 The ~ Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Monday, Dec. "a, 1860

WASHINGTON, Monday, Dec. "a, 1860.
THE SENATE COMPROMISE COMMITTEE.
The Senate Compromise Committee get on but
slowly. Dir. ToOmbs is very inpatient, aud is
anxious to procure the votes of the Committee
to take to Georgia, where he is q candidate for
the Secession Convention, and where it is under
stood he is hard pressed in his canvass for
seat.
Three propositions were offered in the Com
promise Committee to-day, by Mr. Grimes, Of
Iowa. One was, that the Constitution should
not be so amended "a to allow Of any mterfer-
ance with Slavery in the States. Another was
That the Fugitive Slave law ought to be so
amended as to give the right of trial by Jury
third was, that the several States should ex-
anime their legislation, and if anything therein
was found inconsistent with the Federal Const.
tuition, and laws made in Pursuance thereof it
should be- eApunged.
SOUTH CAROLINA UNDER MOB RULE.
Caleb Gushing has returned here, aud reports
substantially that South Carolina is ia the hands
Of mob of Conyentionists, for whose action
nobody is responsible, aud while the Executive
Government is disposed to be conservative. no.
body can tell what the mob may do. ]. S. P.
Special Dispatch to This ~ \. Tribuns
WASHINGTON, Monday Dec. "a, 1860.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA FEDERAL OFFICERS.
Notwithstanding the hot haste in which the
South Carolina Convention passed the ordinance
Of secession, none of the important Federal off,
GERS have yet practically withdrawn, and the
business Of the General Government progresses
as usual. Seven postmasters, in small towns,
have resigned, to take effect on the let of Jsuu-
.ary. Two others, for immediate resignation,
came to-day Nothing has yet been heard from
Postmaster Huger, at Charleston, which is the
principal Office. Dir. Colcock the Collector, who
was 30 rampant to get ont of the Union, still
dictates for Uncle Sam, and pockets his pay,
preerring him as an employer " the new soyer.
eighty.
THE s0tTH CAROLINA COMMISSIONERS.
Tue Commissioners are expected here tO-mor.
row. Ii is worthy of remark that Mr.. Rhett
aud his school were prescribed from this delicate
trust, when the Convention voted by ballot
Barnwel, who was first chosen, ia q man Of
high character and worth, and opposed precipi.
tate acton at the outset, though he voted for NJ.
cessicn to satisfy the wishes OF his constituents
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-25

The Board of Aldermen did rushing business
last evening in the way Of raising salaries. But
the GROWING act Of their brief official existence
was the removal Of Mr.. Nathan C. Plat, the
custodian of the city and county funds, and the
substitution Of Mr.. Daniel DevGn, the well.
known clothier, in his stead. Mr. Peck, The
President of the Board of Aldermen, who is the
acting Mayor in the absence Of Mr. Wood, took
the responsibility of this act, for reasons which
he duly sets forth, in a communication published
in another column. The measure Was carried by .
vote Of IL to 4. Mr.. Genet iacetiCusly remarklng
that " from rumors in circulation it might be sup
posed that a communication would also be re-
ceived in reference TO the Street Commissioner"
He hoped the Board would afford his Honor
something TO amuse him on his travels during
the honeymoon" The negative votes were
Messrs. Starr, Darragh, Seagrist and Owens
Nothing was heard of the proposed new Street
Commissioner. As the Mayor is anxious to Sc
cure the place for his brother Henry, he will
hardly stay the week out, as he proposed lest
the Aldermen should put it out Of his power TO
make the appointment. The Broadway Cleaning
Association got their S7,720, and the Japanese
Swindle was passed only Messrs. Robert l.. Oar
ragb, and Nicholas Seagrist voting Nay, and
George Starr, Ostentatiously voting Yea. Hay
ing done enough for one evening, the Board ad
"A
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-25

A communication was laid before the House
of Representatives yesterday, from the Secretary
of the Interior, stating that on Saturday last he
was informed by voluntary confession of an OIL
Ger of the Department, that state bonds, held in
trust by the United States for the benefit of In
dams, amounting to $S7OOO0 had been abstract
ed from his custody and converted to private
uses. The Secretary asks that fuIl inyestgs.
ton be made by Congress, in order to vindicate
his own honor, and to expose the guilty and dire
let 1t was stated that the Secretary of the
Treasury also desised an investigation for the
yindication of his character, and the House or
dered the appointment Of q Committee of five
for the purpose stated, giving them power to
send for persons AID papers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-25

Great excitement was caused in Pittsburgh
yesterday by the announcement that u number
of heavy ordnance was TO be shipped from the
Allegheny Arsenal to points at the South where
there were new forts not yet mounted, and where
the secessioDists could get them. The Govern
ment at Washington was called upon to counter
mand the order, as there were indications that
the people would resist their remO7al.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-25
New4lork DAILY GribMne.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER ~, 1860.

To-day being Christmas W. shall not issue on
Evening Edition Of THE T" RIB,Nr.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-25

ne n "'ans 10 N' rope By The steamship Europa
"V"' o''''"' III close in this city at noon to-day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-25

L" ere can be no room 20 doubt that Mr.. John
Floyd Mr.. Buchauans Secretary Of War, is
a party to some of the great frauds and pecula-
tiOns whose disclosure is now astounding the
country. We ourselves know Of two scceptsnces
signed by Mr.. Floyd, as Secretary Of War, in
favor of Russell, Majors Il Waddell, the great
army contractors, one Of whom was yester.
day arrested and taken to Washington. OF
these acceptances one is for three and the other
for seven thousand dollars; and both Of them
are ISSUED acithOm authority that is to say, In
violation of Mr.. FlOyd's official oath. We any
we know of two of these scceptances; but 1t Is
certain that they arc circulating to gu immense
amount
IT viii be remembered that this same Floyd
becan his official career with the famous Fort
Smelling swinde, and that after the exposure of
that speculation Mr.. Buchanan kept him in Of
fee in defiance OF the public sentiment, simply
because he had not the courage to dismiss him
These last great exploits form harmonious and
perfect completion Of his career.
1t should also be well understood that one
great object Of secession and the movement for
the destruction of the Government has been to
hide these gigantic robberies The Administrs-
tion of Mr.. Buchanan is rotten at every point,
and il is highly probable that there is truth in
the report of smother deialcation Of from one to
two millions in the Treasury Department lately
vacated by that eminent accession leader, the
Hon. Howell Cobb. Honest Abe Lincoln will
not take the reins Of power q moment too soon.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-25

The steamer Jurs, with European dates Of the
18th inst, arrived at this port yesterday. Her
adyices are not as late as those by the City of
Manchester, published yesterday but we extract
from our files some interesting details Of the
news already printed
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-25
TnE SLpERINrENpENT Of the Sabbath schooI

eouned with the First Reformed Dutch Church nioohJI
h ID Ghe Rev. Dr. POETkEsl returns be Uhtett HtSoon
.dseer. u bis fellow aDoeTe the hers ioi thtli OA
~ and cos'iy 1OKkS IsTtEN' presented 10 MN s 'nS
. H. ~ ia. .OHS A. Graz.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-25
To the Associated Press.

WAsuSGroS, Monday, Dec. "a 1850.
The Special Committee of the House to which an in.
yestgaon Of the subject is referred consists OF MeSsr.
Morris of Illinois, Conkling of New-York Bocock Of
Virginia, Harris Of Maryland, and Case of Indiana.
The Speaker has directed the names OF the South
Carolina members to be retained the roll thus no,
recognizing the conduct of their State severing their
connection With the House rs they themselves main
al
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-25
HOLIDAY PRESENT.

Il
A WnrEIER Wusos SEWING -MAcHSE, at ihe TSdrsed
proes and with tho tupTovonons Will provo Nos; &c
eeUsebsv presep. 70 q mother WIFE, sister friend
Office No. Dos Broadway y. Y.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-25

HOLIDAY CLOTHING
for
MFN ANp.BoVs
a. Al Immense Sacrifice
s.,s slersnsd to close out the balance Of 'f ''''
.sk st deduction Of
lOPE8 CrST
BELOW MARNEo PsIoFs.
SMITH DRorsERs,
No. II. Iss and 14O Fultoa-''.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-12-25

HOLIDAYS.
The best place to purchase PB sTscle Of CSsI, SrSAa
PLyas 6c, &c, Is al the
On CHANsKRs.sT. CANDY M.SUPsCTOKT,
Gomez Cham berS and II uusonsts
All the articles establishment warranted
Pure Houlersticu ksabirhed ~ 1870 u Las
or uo hsn fty celebrated for the superiority u
H. psIuinct,ue hlpiKY determined 20 keep with
the densd but our Gail early aod got supplied
FAhCT DO1Ks, COKSEIs, -SACs, &C, &C. suitable iOr
HOLIDAY PlrSsnaTS
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-11-22
JOSEPH BAlER,
Dealer in Fancy Groceries, Wines,
Ale. Reer. nfPcfianaries ETC.

WATER STREET, GLASGOW.
Il EEPS always on hand, Oysters, Sardines,
N Pickles, Figs, Raisins, Nuts, &C., fresh
ard fine, for family use. ALSO-Dairy Salt, and
pure article of Grape Vinegar.
H Wines, warranted pure, and the best Of
Liquors, for sale by the bottle. only.
e Beer, Ale, Champaign Cider, and Lemon
AIDE, by the glass or bottle.
LUNcH.-Gentlemen who may wish TO take
Glass and Lunch, will find Oysters, Sardines,
Crackers and condiments, at all times.
~ Cigars, OF all kinds-and Missouri and
Virginia Chewing Tobacco.
e Families will find 1t to thrir interest 10
send their orders, as he pays especial and exclu-
sive attention to that branch. iune14
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-11-22
Mrs. MILLS,
WESTERN NURSERIES,

WESTERN NURSERIES,
81. Louis, Mo.
TINE Propr,etors Of the above named Nurse-
l. ries, offer for sale full and choice collse-
tion OF
Fruit and Ornamental Trees, hrubs ais
s- Plants,
Of the most approved varieties and thrifty
growth, and Of suita lie size for tansp!antins'
consisting in part OF
Apples, Peaches, Pears, Cherries,
Plums, Grapes, Apricots !
Strawberries, Gooseberries, Raspoerries,
.eBf Currents, Ounces,
Nectarines.
The Ornamental Department contains oil Oh
the most desirable varieties Of t1t
Evergreens and Deciduous Trees
FlOwering shrubs, Roses, sc.
All the above stock will be furnished at Pricses
that viii. compare faverably with auy other ests<
lishnent.
Packing done in the best manner.
Our Nurseries are located on the St. Cnai'"
Rock Road, two miles west Of Grand Avenue.
: ~ Catalogues sent on application, eneiosnT
a stamp; and when Trees and Plants are order
printed directions for sstiihg-out and cuiusau"s
WIN accompany their delivery. Address,
BoARDMAN & PARTRIDGE.
sep27y Box.sS4, st. Louis, nV.
a%Ju,i;ees, Blanks for sale at this once
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-11-22

GwA medical journal says that
single women have the headache
more than married ones. That
may be; but don't married men have
the headache ofterer than single
ones?
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-11-22

w One thousand men are en-.
ployed in the United States in the
manufacture Of sewing machine
needles, and the profits on them a.
mount to nearly 100000 year.
Since the introduction Of the sew
ing machine, the sale of spool cot
ton has increased to the extent of
more than a million and a half an
nually.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-11-22
ANEcpoTE OF MATHEws.-This

ANEcDoTE OF MATHEws.-This
celebrated comedian stepped into
an auction room one night on his
way home. Who bids more" called
aloud the auctioneer. 4 bid more,
cried voice from the far end of the
crowd. And pray, sir, what dc
you bid?' 4 bid you good night,
said Mathews and boiled. The
auction room was in a roar that
time.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-11-22

wThe Marshal of Cincinnati,
a few days since, received the fol-
lowing Geographic dispatch from
Dayton. We hope, for the sake of
the baby, the vrow may be caught.
"Sister Marshal, mine vrow ruined
away nit one Dutchman this morn
in; she has but one eye, vich is
plack-t'other eye ish plack, too,
but she lost him. She's ash pig
ash hogshead. l want to ketch
her nit the telegraph and send her
home to her baby, far if she don't
eooms, yips her like Ter tyvle."
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-11-22

More are drowned in the wine.
-up than in the ocean.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-11-22

A BAD NIGHr.-A gentleman
was once dining with friend VIXEN
a most dreadful storm arose. In
hope of abatement, the entertain
ment was prolonged to the latest
possible hour; but at length it was
over, and the storm showed no signs
of ceasing, but on the contrary
grew worse and worse. The host
insisted upon his guests acceptance
ola lodging for the night, in view
of the impossibility of reaching his
home.
The guest complied, but in few
minutes was missed from the parlor.
In half an hour he reappeared,
drenched with rain.
sWhere in Heavens name have
YOU been?' asked the host; viewing
he singular looking object which
looked like q dog around the paws
and a weeping willow about the
head.
i, said he. quietly shaking of
the water-1 have been at home to
tell my wife, that, as it was such q
night, | should not return
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-11-22

HV ESE6 Z I1xINSr
usually kept in well appointed Grocery House
and will sell at prices TO suit the times
rs BARTHOLOW, ROBBINS e. TATTM.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-11-22
HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.

A BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION estab-
n lished by special endowment, for the Relief
of the Sick and Distressed, afflicted with Virulent
and Epidemic Diseases, and especially for the
Cure of Diseases of the Sexual Organs.
Medical Advice given gratis, by the Acting
Surgeon, to al who apply by letter, with a de-
scription of their condition, Gage, occupation,
habits of ife, &C., and in cases Of extreme pow
erty, Medicines furnished free of charge.
Valuable Reports on Spermatoerhes, and other
Diseases of the Sexual Organs, snd on the NEW
REMEDIES employed in the Dispensary, sent
to the afflicted in sealed letter envelopes, free Of
charge. Two or three Stamps for postage will
be acceptable.
Address, DR.. ]. SKILLIN HOUGHTON,
Acting Surgeon. Howard Association, pNo. 2,
South Ninth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. By order
of the Directors.
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, Pres't.
GEO. FAIRCHILD, Sec'y. aug3S-Slo
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-11-22

Ontly
in "who
-.ere 100 proud too kneel and too
lazy to stand"
Daily national Democrat., 1860-02-25

The subscribers having purchased this well known
Restaurant of II. PINK, have reduced the price of
Board to IS per week, and made corresponding re
ductions in prices by the meal, or by the plate
Daily national Democrat., 1860-02-25
NO. 12.
Dallg 0atlonaI 1rnutrat.

HAND ORGANS IN THE UNITED SrArEs.-Tbe
New Orleans Picayune says: ship arrived
the other day from Havre, having a goodly
number of steerage passengers, mostly from
the Rhine. One day, when the shin wa,
near the mouth of the Mississippi, the solita-
ry cabin passenger on board became struck
with the large number of hand-orpans IL
seemed strange that so many instruments of
the kind should have accidentally got toeeth.
er on one vessel. On inquiry, it was ascer.
tained that some wag of an American, last
summer, passing through various villages in
Alsace and other French localities near the
Rhine, had informed some of the good people.
who, he found, were intending to emigrate to
America in the fall, that in the highest social
circles, in city and country, in the Northern,
southern and Western States, the favorite
muscieal instrument was the hand orean.-
Doubtless, the traveller had suffered tortures
az some epoch If life from some broken down.
harsh' disconant organ, and he thus sought TO
revenge himself His trick resulted in the
Slrnple Aistatans going into a hand organ
speculation.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-02-25

HIsToRIoAL INCIDENTS. Two historical an
ecdotes connected with two illustrious ner.
sonages in English history have Just come 10
hight The correspondence of the French
Ambassador to the Court of Queen Elizabeth
reveals to us what Elizabeth SAYS of Essex
HE took pleasure" she said, lin insulting
my person but she had warned him TO take
care how he touched her sceptre." The other
anecdote refers to King Gorge ". and is
told in the diary of Mr. Rose, who was much
with King George Ill, and more with Mr..
Pitt. Rose was talking to the King in his
own house: II thank Cod" said King
George, and with warmth, "there is but one
OF my children who wants courage; but /
Will not name him because he is to succeed
me-"