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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-06

Mr.. NJ. II. Bovee, who was prominent In the
successful effort made seven years since for the
Abolition Of Hanging in Wisconsin, and who is about
to commence systematic agitation in this State
for a similar modification of our statutes, appears
in our columns to-day with statement OF his rea-
sons for the faith that is in him. Sympathizlng
entirely and heartily as we do with his purpose, we
desire not to be- held responsible for or committed
to the line of argument by which he attains his
conclusions. Government being manifest neccs-
sty of any human society above the level of bsrbar
ism, and tho repression Of crime-especially of
crimes of violence and bloOdshed-being among the
most obvious duties of Government, we do not see
how anything is to be made for the anti Gallows
cause by disputng the right of Government to take
life. If that right be essential to its own exist
ence, or to the repression of crime and violence,
then we must admit it, or practically deny the right
of Government to be. The Death-Penalty may be
regarded in one sense as q substitute for the bar
barOus custom private yengeance--of the right OF
the nearest male relative of murdered man TO
ayenge his death by taking the life of his murderer
BY substituting judicial inquiry, impartality and
elaboration, for the rash haste and blind fury of in
diyidual passion, very great advance was made
in humanity and saving of Life effected. We b..
ieye the time has come for still further advance
to be made still further saving Of life to be Of
fected, by substituting for the Death-Penalty some
punishment or punisbments less sanguinary, and
less irremediable. The facts adduced, the letters
quoted by Mr.. BOvee seem to Us conclusive at
least to this extent-shat the Abolition of the Gal
lows is not followed by an increase of crime. If,
then, Hanging is to be perpetuated in these United
Statea---the Free States especiaIy-it must be on
the assumption, not that it is necessary, nor even
eIpedient but that it is ntrinscally just and right
In other words: Men must be hung simply because
they ought to be hung and not because hanging
will do the community any good or protect it from
any evil. And that ground seems to US wholly
untenable But we had intended merely to state
the question, not argue it. Let Mr.. Bovees facts
be duly considered and needed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-06

Purser. Up to last evening Mr.. Russe', who is .
man Of wealth, and had made arrangements for
tour in Europe. had mot decided 10 accept the ap-
pointment. Dir. Russell was the Mozart Hall can
didase for City Controller in 1863 Mr.. Genet was
Chairman Of the Geuersl Committee of Mozart
Hall last year.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-06

Mf. Reagan of Texas yesterday renewed, in
somewhat modified form, the Democratic announce
ment of Disunion in case the Republicans elect the
President next year. Wouldn't it BIO funny to see
Texas going out of the Union7 What will Gov
Houston say 10 that prOpositioni
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-06
XXXvIrH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.


The Senate mot 81 O'Clock.
Various PETITIONS and memorials were presented.
Mr.. KTNG presented the petition Of Bdssin d. Moe
gan Of New-Yos and 800 eStsrs, pssyiDs for tAe pa
age Of Homestead bill. $500.
A resolution was adopted thai when the Senate Cd
journs Il stand adjourned ill Monday.
Mr. HAMMOND asked TO be excused from serving
on the Finance Committee.
Motions TO print the Message and Treasury Expert
were referred TO the Committee on Printing.
Mr.. FESSENDEE asked TO be excused ffos serving
on the Special Committee on the Houmas Land 0rsn6-
Adjourned till Monday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-06

Our California correspondence this morning gives
the details of the news by tho overland mail to
Dec Ia, of which We have already published tel
egraphic dispatch.
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The debates at Washington yesterday were unu.

The debates at Washington yesterday were unu-
suaIIy interesting. Tie Disunion Democrats ac-
cused the Anti-Lecompton Democrats of keeping
the House disorganized; and the latter retorted
with great spirit and effect. Then ensued ques-
ton of veracty between Messrs. Porter and Davis
of Indiana, the former charging the latter with hay-
ing denounced the bred Scott decision ia speech
at Indianapolis. Mr.. Davis pronounced the charge
as maliciousy false, but Mr. Porter happened to
have copy of the speech in bis possession which,
after the greatest confusion, was read Mr.. p, as
also Mr.. Dunn, had read the speech, and said hun
dreds of Others of the gentleman's constituents
would be surprised at the denial of Mr. Davis. The
House adjourned without any further proceedings
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-06

Mr. Bronson bas rendered 10 Stephen p. Rassel,
eeo. the Office OF Public Administrator, In place Of
Thomas C. Fields; and to Mr.. George G. Genet
that of Corporation Attorney in place Of George H.
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TO CORRESPONDENTS. nv,
Nc notice con be taken Of Anony NV IN.
ever intended for insertion must DO
name and address Of the wterao necessarily TOT Pooos
ton but o. q guaranty for his good fdth
We undertake to return rejected
Business letters The TRiBuSx should In gu oase DO ao
dressed to HORACE 0RKxLBY TO-
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Tar ERw-YoRK DALI TRIBUNE lie published every
morning and excepsedhe morning sd"'n
4, Ssiveres 70 City Subscribers ~ cents per week
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-06

THE STERR0sCoPIC EMP'A.--R. ANTHONY,
No sos BROADWAY Open during shs sveaiat sati JAN
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-06
Nsw:Nnk Daily Gribn,te
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6. 1860.
NO copprepoNnry7

JonS H. TYsos, Nsw.BEumwroK, N. j., has Tas rnIbuS'
fol- sale.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-06

GLASS SHADES! GLASS SHADES
LAss ssApns Of IN ses feseevsrns ssek aswe b. b.
sosssssty o. hand end mss 10 suG Depot Me- i Wolas
o., corner Of Apn-st sn N.h 4NNlAtt
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Dusiness Notices.
TINE BREATHrNe ORaAEs.

JR sexEyp2sS Cesrcsrr,on
10 C0pens.
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OcasWe WHooPiNa CoUaH.
hsp oive Tar q Inhaled its healing Bzisamic 0dors
kragSl IN dfect contact with tho lining membranes Of the
T5rf Rrouchs Tubes and all the Air Celia Of the Lungs
IrrnnNar PAIFs Grass WHEN OLivs TAB IA fAERN.
FrrERNaL fkrs CANNOT EXIST wHkEE OLIVE Tan Is Ar'
essuna.,ssua Neuralss sprains Bruises Burns ke
a esaFsrSs lsoa and Sulphw Powders
Puvtff eRd Revisaliss the Hood,
Strengthen tA< Digestive Oreoas,
And Regslats al re SscyetioaA
An Illustrated Circular containing testimonials from
0EoR0s Law, esq. 3th-av., New-York-
STnnoN DRAPKR, GEO., Banker. kew-fotk.
IsAAcV. FowLxE, ESQ.,, Postmaster kew.fod
TnuRrOW WEED, GEO., Albany.
Gen Dur UkRkN Washington, d. @.
Col eAkL Corr. Hartford. Conn
Col CEAs. MAY, u g. A.
The Rev. EDvA.D BRIeAT, Eew-roIk
9ne Rs~. Dr.. LxoNARp, Exeter, n d.
The Rev o. r. A. SPINflso Butternrts, n. l.
And large number OF other promneat persons
ILLUSTRATED CIRCULAR pRR. BIT MAIL "a
Give Tsr 50 per bottle or . oeets 81 mall Posspsa
OLUn TAagCo., No els Broadway, New-foTk
- 80 Sod bv DYuSg,sfs evsyywaeys. .c.
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-22
From Washington.


WAsHrNGToN March 21.-All the democrats
and southern Americans, with two exceptions
present in the House to-day, voted against the
resolution providing for the taking testimony
in the contested election case of Williamson
against Sickles. These two southern Ameri.
cans who voted with tile majority, are Adams
and Anderson, both of Kentucky. The reso,
luton Of the committee on elections, in the
case of Howard against Cooper of Michigan,
declaring it inexpedient to allow further time
to Mr.. Cooper to take testimony, will be called
up tomorrow.
The bids for printing post Office blanks, were
opened today. Mr.. Crowell of New York,
offers to execute the work for SO, and Mr..
Thomas of Buffalo, for 94k cents less in the
dollar than the government has heretofore paid.
The navy department has been advised by
the flag officer of the Mediterranean squadron,
that the lroquois has landed our consul general
at Morocco, at Tangier, where he was kindly
received, and was on the most friendly terms
with the authorities. In the absence of an
American vessel, the commander of the Eng.
lish ship of-war Vulture, had offered to carry
the consul and his family away whenever they
| desired to leave the city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-22

New ORLEANS, March 21.-Miramon mott
fed the foreign vessels that he would com
men2e the bombardment of Vera Cruz on the
night OF the 18th, and he would not be respon
sible for the shipping anchored under the cas-
tie on the night OF the 18th. The officers on
deck of the General Miramon heard a heavy
cannonade in the direction of Vera Cruz.
There were captured with the two steamers,
six mortars, six twenty four Founders, and two
thousand stand of small arms. The steamers
are worth 100000. They broke down the
third day out, and put into Sisal. The mate
rails of war were stored away below, out of
sight of the men, who were ignorant of the
designation of the expedition, and who were
forced into service. Marin's steamers return
ed the Saratoga's fire and then tried to escape
The Indanola pursued the Miramon, where
upon the latter fired on her The IndianoIa
returned the fire, and her crew boarded the
Miramon at the point of the bayonet. A por-
ton of the Indianola's deck was carried away
by the shot The Miramon was then run
aground, and the Saratoga brought to the
Marquee
The Picayune is informed by French prison
ers on board the prizes, that the fighting was
done principally by the officers, who were
obliged to charge and fire the guns, assisted
only by Mexican officers from the shore. The
two steamers had $50 men on board, and their
kllleu anu wounded amounted 10 ~. he In
dianola and Wave had 80 men each The first
engineer of the Marquee, an American, was
killed.
Capt. Turner asked Marin why he fred on
the American vessels without provocation.
Marin replied that his men could not be con-
troled. He knew the nationality of the Sara
toga, and understood her signals the men
fred contrary to his orders. Capt. Turner re-
piled, "You are entirely responsible for the
outrages." 1t is stated that the expedition
cost 100000, mostly furnished in Havana by
the government, in accordance with secret
article of the Almonte treaty. The prize
steamer Marquee is anchored opposite this city.
Lieut.. Chapman has received orders from
Washington to remain here and forward his
dispatches. He has dispatches also for the
British minister. Juarez' proclamation declar-
ing Marins expedition piracy, authorized any
one to capture it,
The Delta publishes the details of negotia-
tons between the British and Mexican gov,
ernments. Lord John Russell proposes an
armistice, general amnesty, and religious
liberation. If the proposition is declined,
England must demand of both parties in Mex
leo the full indemnity due English subjects.
Miramon has proposed the terms of the arms
tice, and stipuates that England, France,
Spain, Prussia, and the United States, shall be
mediators for the establishment of peace.
Meantime the custom house duties are to be
divided between the two parties.
Juarez returned Miramon's communication
on the Sd, with the declaration that the propo-
stions were absurd and inadmissibe.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-22
Shocking Murder by River Pirates

New YORK, March 2l.-The oyster sloop
of L. A. JOHNSON was found adrift this morn.
ing, off Staten Island, deserted, and the cabin
floor covered with blood and clotted hair, A
large hammer was also found, covered with
blood. There was also much blood on deck,
with other evidences of violence. The sloop
belongs to Islip, r. l., and was commanded by
George Burr. She left the city on the 10th,
for Virginia, for oysters, with three hands be-
sides the captain, who had $500 in cash, with
which to purchase oysters. 1t is supposed the
ssloop was boarded by river pirates, and all OF
board murdered
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-22
THInTY.sIxTH CONGRESS.
WEDNESDAY, March 81.
SENATE,

Il
Mr.. MASON presented the resolutions of the
general assembly of Virginia, in regard to
bounty land warrants of that State.
Mr.. GREEN introduced a resolution request
ing the president to communicate to the Sem
ate the correspondence between the Judges of
Utah and the attorney general or the presi-
dent, in regard to legal proceedings and affairs
there.
Mr.. BArARD, from the judiciary committee,
reported back the bill for the protection of fe-
male passengers on board steamships and other
vessels, and il was passed. This is the same
bill which has passed the House.
Mr.. Ten EYCK presented the petition OF
Caleb Swain and other citizens OF Warren
county, New Jersey, praying tor the passage
OF the homestead bill.
On motion of Mr. FITCH, the bill to reduce
the prices of the public printing and to regu-
late charges for binding, &C., was taken up.
The bill reduces the printing 70 per cent, and
provides that the binding shall be done by
binders elected by Congress.
Mr.. MALLORY gave notice that on Friday
he would call up the bill to increase and regu-
late the pay of the navy.
Mr. HALE offered resolution, which was
adopted, that the president Of the United
States inform the Senate if any instructions
have been given to officers of the navy, by
which in any event the naval forces of the
United States were TO take part IN the civil
war in Mexico, and by what authority certain
Mexican steamers were captured and their
officers and crews made prisoners.
The Florida claim bill was debated at some
length, and postponed till the 10th of April
The homestead bill was taken up. Ad-
Journed
HOUSE.
Mr.. STANTON submitted a resolution inquir-
ing mo the circumstances attending the cap
ture of two Mexican vessels by our gulf fleet,
whether the capture was in pursuance of Or
ders of the government. Objected to.
The other business was unmportant The
Sickles and Williamson contested election case
was considered. MIR. SICKLEs spoke in sup
port OF his right to a seat.
Mr.. DAWES replied in favor of his opponent.
Mr.. BRANCH moved, as a test vote, to table
whole subject. Negatived, so against "a. The
resolution as reported from the committee on
elections, requiring Mr.. Williamson to serve
on Mr. Sickles within ten days a particular
statement Of the grounds of contest, and that
Mr.. Siclles serve an answer within twenty
days thereafter, and that both parties be al
lowed sixty days to take testimony in support
of their separate allegations, was adopted, 80
against 81. Adjourned.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-22
THE WAR VERA CRU.

WASHINGTON, March 21-There is the best
authority for stating that the capture of the
MiramOn steamers was not in consequence of
even line of instructions to the commander
of the Gulf squadron, from either the presi-
dent or the secretary of the navy, although
the act is fully approved by the administra-
ton. Secretary CaSS had a conference with
secretary Toucey on the subject, this morn
ing. The steamer Pocahontas is now under
orders for Vera Cruz
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-22
From Kansas and Salt Lake.

ATcHIsoN, X. T., March 21-The central
overland mail and Pixies Peak express arrived
here this evening. On the 18th of March, No
ses Young shot William West of Leavenworth
On the 10th Young was tried before the peo-
pies court and hung at 8 O'Clock on the same
afternoon. He only said in his defence that
he had killed his best friend, but for what
cause the world would never know.
Affairs in Salt Lake are quiet. There is
little dutter on the part of the Mormons in re-
lation to the appointment of Gen. Harvey to
the governorship of the territory.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-22

New ORLEANS, March 21.-The latest news
from Texas says that Gov. Houston is actively
engaged in raising minute men, travelling day
and night for the purpose of doing so, Col.
Lee was to leave March Is for active work on
the Rio Grande, Five hundred rangers were
in the field. The Indians still kept on muir
dering and plundering the people.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-22
R.ailrnad Cnnuentinn

LOUISVILLE, March 2l.-A general conven-
ton of railroad officers is now in session in
this city James Guthrie is chairman, and
Samuel Gill, superintendent of the Louisville
& Lexington railroad, and John Durand, su-
perintendent of the Little Miami, Columbus
& Xenia railroad, are secretaries. The session
to-day was occupied in the enrolment of dele
gates, and adjourned till to morrow
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-22
Items.

New ORLEANS, March 20.-Fire occurred
in the Union warehouses, yesterday, by which
500 bales of cotton were destroyed, including
a loss OF $4,000.
OwEGo, Tioga Co., N. Y, March 21.-Fire
broke out this morning in Empire Block, and
before it could be arrested had entirely de-
stroyed Stone & Co.'s dry goods store, Link
& Michaels clothing store, and Eldridge &
Smiths shoe store. Stone & Co.'s loss is $780,
900; insurance S14 1000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-22
Nebraska Election Retrrr.

CHICAGO, March 2l.-The Nebraska Do
publican of the l4th gives the following ro,, I've
from the late election in that territory for All
egates to a convention to form state CONSTR, Ge
ton, preparatory to admission into the IIu;on
as a state. In AZ counties the republicana
elect 36 and the democrats II delegates, with
4 counties yet to be heard from. On tile state
government question the vote stands 1877 for
and 1887 against.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-22
Funeral of Gov. Bissell.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, March 2l.-The funeral
ceremonies of Hon. w. H. Bisscll, late Govern
or of Illinois, took place to-day. The attend
ance from adjoining towns and from Chicago
was very large, and the military display was
the finest ever made in the state. The re-
mains were inferred with the services of the
Roman Catholic Church, and the ceremonies
throughout were of the most imposing char
acteI.
Lieut.. Governor Wood was formally inaug-
urated Governor, at 5 o'clock this afternoon.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-22
Trade in Toronto.

TORONTO, c. W, March 21.-The quantity
of grain in store and loaded in this port, yes
terday, was-wheat 22S,000 bushels, other
grains 100000 bushels, flour 5000 barrels.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-22
From Havana.

New ORLEANS, March 21-The steamship
Cahawba has arrived here with Havana dates
of the 18th. Sugar was more active, with
sales at s. to 9 reals. Freights were advanc-
inc
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-22
Autt1o1rs.
BY f. W. VAILL.
RARE CHANCE.-A VALUABLE

BY F. w VAIL.
A RARE CHANCE.-A VALUABLE
~ AND BEAUTIFULLY LOCATED GENTEEI.
NEW RESIDENCE AT AUCTION, No. Harvard St
shall sell without reserve, on THURSDAY, March o.
at 10 a. m of the most fesiraby located mansions
ever offered for public competition in this vicinity Said
house is thoroughly built in the approved style with
every convenience for comfort and utility, containing
fourteen large finished superior manner with
rich marble nantes. inside shutters weighted windows
lighted with gas has spacious entrance hall, piazza in
'front.' large and convenient kitchen with Kettle an
abundance of good water of both kinds fine cellar and
many other advantages not enumerated. The lot has
frontage Harvard street of eetytwo feet with right
of the street north of said premises the rear of
the same In close proximity to said house, John
street, is convenient Barn with cellar. Lot 30X77
The barn will be sold with without the house pur
chasers may desire.
This property is situated in a neighborhood of the
highest respectabty, upon elevated land, command
ing view of the city and country, unequaled by any
other alOeation and is minutes walk
from the center of business possessing the double attrac
traction of city and suburban aesdence. For terms
and further particulars inquire of the Auctioneer,
mchS dts Z, W. VAIL.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-22
By E. W. VAIL.
HOUSEHOLD EuRNITuRE Al

IL AUCTION.-I am instructed to sell, without re-
serve at the late residence of II. Fisher Flag, No
Maple street. on TUESDAY next March 9th at 10 NJ,
the entire furniture of said house, consisting in part
follows, viz:-2 Sofas, Black Walnut Stuffed Chairs,
Black Walnut Harcloth Rockers, l Black Walnut Cen
tire Table, Mahogany do, Corner What-NOt, Side
do, Superior Black Walnut SidebOard | Extension
Table Cane and Wood-seat Chairs, Bedseads Bedding,
Three-Py and Ingram Carpets Bureaus, Looking Glass
es large Refrigerator, ParlOr and Cooking Stoves,
Sivet-plated Tea Sett, | Gt-band { hina Tea Sett
Crockery Glass and Tin Ware, and other articles
not enumerated i. W. VAIL
mch2l