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Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-24
From WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, January 23.-The following
paper, prepared by Representative Mont
gomery, was to- day circulated in the House,
and, among others, has been signed by
Messrs. Bocock and Martin, of Virginia,
Sickles, Florence and Clemens:
I'VE, the undersigned, of the Thirty-Fourth
Congress, convinced by the various votes
taken on the several propositions presented
for our consideration, from time to time,
that there is no hope that any measure which
will reconcile the existing difficulties be-
tween the sections of our country, can re-
ceiYe a vote of a majority; and as none of
the present members were elected in view
of the existing troubles and believing that,
in time of so great peril, it is proper to refer
districts, propose that the members of this
Congress shall resign, to take effect on the
2lst of February, and that we Immediately
provide for the election of our successors by
the people, who shall assemble here on the
22d day of February next; and to these Re-
presentatives, bearing the instruction of the
people, the various propositions OF compro'
mise now pending, and hereafter to be pre-
pared, shall be referred. The election is not
to interfere with the officers and emptoyei
of the House."
The House Committee on Elections to-day
agreed upon an unanimous report confirm
ing Mr.. Sickles in the retention of his seat
A naval officer left Washington seveTa
days ago, for Fort Pickens, with such in.
structions as may prevent a collision with
the Florida authorities.
A dispatch from Governor Pickens says
tho best understanding exists between
Major Anderson and the South Caroline
authorities, and there is no apprehension o
immediate hostilities.
The friends of the Virginia peace propo
| sition assign as q reason for pressing II OF
the attention of other slave border States
that it will have the effect of preventing he
in joining the Cotton States, and, if adopted
by them, will afford an opportunity for tn
latter to return to the Union.
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THE DAILY PRESS.
TTiURsDAY ......... TANUARY "a
City News.
AMUsEmENTs: THIssEYRNING.

PIKB's OPERA HOUSE, Benefit of Mr.. Sher
iddn. : Tonight the performance at the
Opera-bouse will be for the benefit Of this
truly-deserving actor. Mr.. S. has exerted
himself to an extraordinary degree to merit
the applause of theater- goers, throughout
the past season, and it would therefore be
fitting compliment to greet him with a full
audience on this occasion, the first of the
kind he has presented in this city. The per-
formance will consist Of Pauline; Or, the
Fatal Duel, and the beautiful drama of The
Bride Of Ldmmermoor, the accompanying
music TO which is alone worth the price Of
admission.
THE Olympic exercises, at the Union Hall
Of the Catholic Institute, were well attended
yesterday evening, Notwithstanding the very
unfavorable weather. Tonight, being the
last of the engagement, all the friends of the
gymnastics, that have not seen the really
grand performances, ought to be at the Union
Hail.
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ATTEMPT TO DESTROY RAILROAD TRAIN.
Some nights since an attempt was made to
throw off train of cars on the Cincinnati,
Hamilton and Dayton Railroad, by means Of
distractions placed upon the track at place
known as the Narrows, between Carlisle
and Miamisburg. The night, however, hap
pened TO be wet, and the track slippery, so
that the obstruction was showed along be-
fore the trucks until the engine was stopped.
The embankment at the place was about
eighteen or twenty feet high, and had the
train been thrown off must have resulted in
great loss of life.
AS soon as the affair became known, the
services of Detective Reany were procured,
who employed an assistant TO act in the
capacity of peddler, who finally succeeded
in finding that the guilty party was one
| John Hunt, formerly an empL0ye of the COM
pany, but who was discharged on the first
| of this month.
The ''peddler,n after becoming satisfied Of
| Hunts guilt, managed 10 obtain his conf
! dence, and the two made an arrangement to
| place an obstruction on the track, which
/ would surely accomplish the work OF de-
stroying O train; but Hunt having become
suspicious of the character Of his confed-
crate, left him, but was afterward arrested
and manacled. He, however, begged so hard
10 have the irons taken of, that his wishes
were complied with, when he attempted 70
make his escape, and threatened the lives oi
his pHrsuers but they at length managed to
secure him again. He was taken to Dayton
and lodged in jail, TO await the action OF the
Grand Jury Of Montgomery County.
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Thc RaIlrond ConYentIon.


WAsHEGToH, January 23.-The Conven-
tion of the five Eastern and Weste lines
has adjourned, to meet in New York on the
Goth Of February next.
A schedule of rates of freight between all
Western and Eastern points was adopted,
and restores the figures of the st. Nicholas
Hotel and Saratoga meetings, with slight
variation in regard to passengers. The first
and second sections of the agreement then
entered into, making the prices uniform and
dispensing with runners, were reaffirmed.
The fact was developed in the course of the
deliberations that freight from the South and
South. west, with the exception of cotton,
had greatly decreased, while the movements,
of produce from the Northwest and Central
west, north of the Ohio River, was unusually
large. All the roads report increased re-
ceipts over those Of January, 1860. Some
of them very heavy, and as an instance, it
was mentioned that the Baltimore and Ohio,
the most Southern of the five great lines,
and the increase of which is less than the
others, shows an enlargement in revenue on
eastward freight, of $4,000 for the first
twenty-four days of the present month over
the similar falling off last year.
A general falling off was reported in pas
senger receipts and Western-bound freights.
Much of the produce movement is for Europe.
ALI the five lines are deriving increased busi-
ness from the diversion of the cotton of the
South western States from the Southern At
lantic and Gulf ports.
The Convention included the leading rail-
road minds of Massachusetts, New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana.
An excellent feeling prevailed, and the pros
poets Of Eastward business were regarded as
encouraging. All parties seemed earnestly
anxious for the settlement of the national
difficulties, and the Crittenden plan, or its
equivalent met with general approval.
The members of the Convention have ex-
erted their best efforts with their respective
members of Congress andAothers to secure
conciliation and peace.
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Law REPORT.


Sterrett, Keys 4 Maltby Us. Executors of
VIM, Nef. j. Kilbreath and Others. An
action to recover the amount Of outstanding
notes, which plaintiffs paid, and which they
claimed, under a partnership arrangement,
defendants were liable for. A demurrer to
the petition was oveIruled by Judge Storer.
james Price Us. r. Mathers, ex. Sheriff.
An action to recover the value of property
which the defendant sold on execution, and
which, it is averred, did not belong to the
Judgment debtor. Demurrer to petition
overruled as to first counts sustained as to
second.
McGrew Us. Mccormick: In this case, an
action to sell real estate, il was held that a
party who was brought in merely as lien
holder has DO right to demur to the petition.
Socrates Glaze Us. Dascun Allen. Case re-
ferred to in former report. Verdict for
plaintif-damages 1851 20.
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nIassachusetts Legislature.

BosToN, January 23.-The Senate Com
mittee on Federal Relations reported that
law to prevent q search for runaway slaves
was unconstitutional. ......
The same Committee reported that the
militia laws were in conformity with the
Federal laws.
Governor Andrews sent a message to the
House, inclosing q communication from Col.
Jones of the Sixth Regiment, rendering the
services of the regiment TO the Government
also, similar offers from several other mill
tary corps.
An order was introduced into the House,
looking to the enactment of laws to protect
our citizens travelling in the Southern
States, which was referred.
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LOST.

II OBT-MUFFLER-On Wednesday, 10th inst,
IA a gentleman's dark maroon, double zephyr
office, and receive suitable reward. Ja23-b"
II OsT-BREAsT-PIN-A black mourning Pin,
H with likeness in 1t, Sixth.st,, from below the
q. II. and d. Il. X. Depot and John-st, a liberal
reward will be given, IL left at SHAW, JOHNSTON
q co y, Fourth-st., bet. Main and Syc. ja23-b'
II OST-PoCKET-BO Smith 4 Eixons
II Hall on Tuesday evening, January %, small
poek ct. book containing small sum OF money and
hOte for 49, dated November 1858, at twelve
months. Any returning the above to this otioe,
will confer favor. a
H OST-CHECK-A check for Si5. drawn by j.
~ Walker n GO on Culbertson, kilgour 4 Co.,
payable 10 James Wolf or bearer payment has been
the cbeek at No. 301 syeamor-stTeet, witt. J.
Walker Co. a.
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DONATIONS TO THE HOME OF THE FRIEND
LEss.-The Board of Managers of the Home
of the Friendless thankfully acknowledge
The receipt of the following; 500 bushels coke
from the Cincinnati Gas Company; ten
pieces muslin, from factory; one mattress,
from Ellis & Padgett; one piece of crash,
two pieces unbleached muslin, one piece
bleached muslin, one piece calico, from John
from Mr.. Delhi; scrubbing-brushes, from S.
G.. Burnell & Co.; package of needles, tape,
thread &C., from Mr.. Pickering; stationery,
from Robert Clarke Co
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COMMON PLEAS.

CRIMINAL SIDE.-The State Us. Lawrence
Harriott. The defendant stood indicted for
having in possession, with intent to pass,
two counterfeit bills; fve-dollar bill on the
Pittsfield Bank, Illinois; and a one, dollar
bill on the State Bank of Ohio, Hooking
Valley Branch, Lancaster. On the part Of
the defense it was claimed that the bills
were put off On the defendant himself YER
dict Of acqu ittal.
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Mr.. Mcpherson addressed the House, re.
ferring, in the course Of his remarks to the
use OF governmental machinery for nefarious
purposes. He said, even theNHouse and
Senate had not escsped. He characterized
the Secession movement rs nursed in per.
ronal ambition, nuftured 10 iniquity, and
closed by saying the people could maintain
the Union, Adjourned. fa
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-24

Mr.. CoxwAY's LEoTuRR.-The lecture of
Rev. Mr.. Conway on Tuesday evening, was
well attended. The subject, according to
announcement, was "Life in Washington"
The lecturer gave first sketch of the gem
eral aspects Of society in the metropolis,
which he represented as made up ofthe most
heterogeneous Notwithstanding in one
view persons the most various in their origin,
character, tastes, culture, and occupations
He then proceeded to describe the different
classes of people that enter into its compost
new member, the lobby member, the aristo-
crat of the old school, the pdrVsnu, the
waiter upon the Congressional providence,
the official man of science, &C.. &C., with hits
at character from his own personal observa-
ton, both amusing and instructive. The next
lecture, to be given in two weeks, will be
uDon "Life in Virginia"
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I.aar frn.n nInrinn.

NEW ORLEANS, January 22.-Yera Cruz
advices 10 the 18th are received. 1t was re-
ported that some Of Miramon's principal
officers, including the Minister of Foreign
Affairs, had been captured by the Indians )
killing three Indians. Juarez left Vera Cruz
on the 9th inst, for the capital, to establish
the Liberal Government.
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DISASTER TO PoRK.HoUsE.- esterday
morning, about four o'clock, the joist of a
portion of the third-story of the pork-house
belonging to S. Davis, ir, gave way and fell
with such violence that it knocked out a
portion of the wall about twenty feet wide,
from the roof to the ground, and likewise
demolished portion of the first and second
floors. AS it occurred in the night, no per-
son was injured; the property is damaged to
the extent of at least 50, 600
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County MATTERs.-The County Commis-
sioners, at their regular session yesterday,
passed the following orders: To Warden of
Ohio Penitentiary, for 2l6X yards striped
cloth and freight, $l75 70; Jas. W. Gilbert,
County Surveyor, for measuring stone, $5;
Tyler Davidson & Co., iron for County Work
house, $l6 60; House of Refuge, for socks
for chain-gang, $l4i +; H: RoweEamR, for
9227 30
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CASE OF McHuGH.-By a dispatch from
Judge Brinkerhoff to the Prosecuting At
torney of this county, received yesterday,
we learn that the application for writ of
error, in the case of the State as. McHugh,
has been overruled. We suppose, now that
there is no further hope for McHugh, that
he will be hanged tomorrow.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-24

HOSPITAL QUESTION Committee Of Ply
Sicidns.-A committee of physicians opposed
to the present management Of the CONNER
cial Hospital, left for Columbus last night, to
urge upon the Legislature the necessity of
divorcing that institution from the Ohio Col
lege of Medicine. 1t consists of Drs
Williams, Tate, Mendenhall, W. B. Davis and
Murphy,
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NEW PAPERs-At Hutchinson's, l6O Vine
street, can be had the New York Ledger,
Illustrated News, Frank Leslie, the Wa
verify Magazine, and Scientific American, for
this week. Also, Lewis's Gymnastics a
February.
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MARION CoNTIEENTALs.-The company of
Continentals commanded by Capt. Whitcom,
has recently received large accessions to its
honorably, if called into active service.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT.-A colored boy named
Matthew Thomas was run over by car on
the Pendleton and Fifth-street Railroad yes
terday, and SO severely injured that it be-
came necessary to amputate both his legs.
1t is believed that he can not recover.
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A SUGGEsTIoN.-We have received COM
munication from lady, suggesting that Mr..
Cough repeat his lecture at the Opera-house
some afternoon this week, in order that
females can have better opportunity to
attend than if delivered in the night.
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Election Of United states senator.

MADISON, WIS, January 23.-Timothy o.
Howe, the Republican caucus nominee was
elected United States Senator by the Legis-
latuYe TODAY
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II is stated that the free-negro porterS
BARRIERS, &C., on the Cincinnati and Louis
Vile mail boats have been notified not to
visit Louisville any more.
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Fur SALE ON FIFTH-sTREET, BETWEEN
WALNUT AND VNE.--There is a sale of
LADIES' furs at auction this morning, and to
continue tomorrow. Ladies may find
great bargains there. Go and see.
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BURaLARY.-The book. store Of B. From,
on Vine. street, near Hamilton road, was
entered by burglars early yesterday morn
ing, but they were discovered before they
had secured any thing of value.
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CINCINNATI D1REoToRY.- Cincinnati
Directory for 1861 is out, and in every re-
spect is superior to its predecessors, which
is sufficient to recommend it to the business
public
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BosroN, January aa-Charlss E. Evans,
freight agent, and Il. +. Evans, have been
arrested here on the charge OF defrauding the
counting for tickets sold.
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The OIexelnnh FnritIrn.sInxe Cnne.

CLEyELAND, O., january 23.-In the cass
of the fugitive girl, Lucy, the defense was
withdrawn to-day, and she win be remanded
to Virginia tomorrow.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-24

Boston, January 2s.-The America sailed
at ten A. NJ, with eighteen passengers for
Liverpool, and twenty for Halifax, but no
speeie- r.s
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DRUGGISTS, ATTENTIoN.-See advertise
ment of Drugstore for sale, in For Sale
column.
Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-24

A new opera, u EziIs, composed BY Mum
cheimer, whoever be may be, is TO be shortly
prOdueed at Hamburg. The plot is founded
On popular Rhenisb legend. l'a
An attempt wss recently made in tho
pennsylvania Legislature to create "weigher
of cattle" whose fees, it was discovered,
would amount to 1000 per snnuul.
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BOARDING.

IpOARDING-Two gentlemen be accom-
ED modated with furnished room at 1TO West
Fourth ST, r. ja23-ds
BOARDING One pleasant front room, on
ID btcond floor, with fire and gas, Also, a few
more day -hoaIdeTs can be accommodated. Apply
fral. nV ia2t-bS
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ID PIrTsBURa, january 2s-A.- River six
feet ten inches by the pier-mArk, aud falling.
Weather clear and cold,
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Arrival of the City Of Washington.
New York, january 23.-The City Of
Washington is below. Her news is antici-
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EDER sONAI.- SHERIFF's sALES-Cas gsI2.
II The public are again positively forbidden to pur
chase this property the m rtgage the same;
peTjury, frand and swinding connected with it.
The Sheriff and his Deputies positively for
hidden to offer it for sale, as have ordered the
MOI tgage given by James L. Singer for security
my account to be cancelled and satisfied 70 be en-
tered on the judgment, aud money has been left
in the Sherff's office account of COSTS &c. The
property is situated Front and dCommerce-streets
and Gilmores alley, "a feet 'front.' ls6 feet deep wall
at Sll ,OO0 The Attorney has been duly notified
that Fay ment ON the mortgage and notes Of prin-
cipal az d interest he composed and wrote are
stopped, and if he is not satisfied he will please i'm
mediately deliver said notes to the Honorable Bel
lsmy Storer, who was formerly guardian OF John
Gilmore, the banker
Judge storer is personally acquainted that Mrs.
Phete s. Livingston's reputation publicly
murdered In the Old Court house, February 20, 1882
and why does he not this order of sale and
summon Messrs Fox into his presence, and simply
ask them what they have found in MS Mary Gill
more's name to administer upon, and If they an
swer, in truth, nothing" why what can they coll
dollar, nor nifty csnts, in her name or gpder her
control when she died. Mr. Fox obtained her sig
nature two months before she died, to IS 900 for
her greD6children, and this was the last money she
had to give them IL necessity for a just and hon.
orabe debt forced this property to be sold II would
not be offered at Sherih's sale at othrds OF Its
value while dollar is left in James Gilmore the
Bankers, Nanlts, that his father aud my father, his
uncle John Gilmore, lett him. II the truth OF this
is doubted, reference is given to Judge Tilden and
Charles Murdoch, attorneys for her aud James l..
| Singer la'l MRS. PHGBE s. LIVINGSTON.
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WANTED;.AGENTsL To sell the american
AUCTION SALES.

a .sSlss;FSpoms S 9s end end - East Third;
Pisdgss3i, $50 Lots e Be Sold without ReseryeEgn
AID Silver Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Guns,
Pistols Musical Instruments, aud great variety of
One magic-case Watch, stoddart movement, cost
RSg;s; RS; % ns Cold Guard, % Vest - and % Fob chains
good lot Of fashionable Jewelry. -
Single and Double barreled Guns Rifles, Pistols,
and one Air-tight Gun, cost S25.
ALSo-A good lot Of Gents and Ladies' Clothing,
n. B.-Ths above are to be sold positively without
reserve. KELLOGG &WlLLIAMS, Auctioneers.
NOTICE.-All persons having Goods on deposit,
charges, or they will be sold din n the above sale
js2a 80 and 3S Esst FOurth-st.
A UOTION sALE-BY s. G. UUBBARD-At
"A Trade. sale Rooms, 10. 81 West Fifth-st., up
Auction . On fHnRsbAY HgR EVESfEG, & January a.
al o'clock, will be sold by catalogue, on account
soioH of saSdard McesnsSus sn WORKS, Cheap
PpbliSat9ns Diaries for lSsI A. &C. .no RooRs
are now open for eIamiu9 9ti9nnD mn ,..,.
Times cspy.l
AqSGTEIsGSs sA%ES N. s. and sfsS9EASs
S9Gs @ s S9d dS Shelf HSS aPd SbSs & %
Youths. Womenis. Misses and C6ildren's Boots,
sGSss Ss DT8efls BsRsaESBs sa ssF LAWS AuotOneo
a UCTION sALE-BY JACOB CRAFT 4
"A kOHL,-Sales-ToCm No. - East Fourth =
Fur iture, Buggy, &c.-0n FRIDAY MORNING,
January 25, at our Store, IS East Fourth-at will
be sold at W O'Clock, some excellent Furniture,
several Stoves, and some EngraViBgs in frames.
ALSO-A second hand Buggy.
jas JACOB GRAFF, Auotioneer.
NTOTICE.-THE UNDERsIG NED
IN would respectfully inform their friends and the
public generally that they are again in OF
whence they were driven by hre a few weeks since
We will still continue the General Auction and
Commission business for the sale Of Furniture, Dry
Goods, Clothing, Boots Shoes Queens ware and Mer-
chandise generally, having ample reom for the
storage Of all kinds Of goods
We return thanks for past iavors, and solicit,
and hope to merit, the continuance Of patronage.
All outdoor salea promptly attended TO-.
Liberal advances made on goods consigned for
sale. flas-Tl KELLOGG WiLGIAhS.
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The Latest from cha1I sstop.

The RaiSstto Pyrophqgists War lWr0it,
and Fire into Another Boat al OharleaoH
Habor- One Man Badly Wo,mded-Jeesr-
son Davis Talked Of for Precedent Of the
Southern Republic.
CHARLESTON, s. O., January 23.--irhe bat
terry on Sulliyan's Island fred intgs boat
Monday night which approache0 with
muffled oars. The sentty warned them Off
and then fred. The boat turned away; soon
after heard the boat haul up at Sumter; enc
man saying he was wounded badly. Some
think il was an effort TO run the gauntlet &C
the sentry and spike the guns; others thaS
they were deserters.
The Senate, on Tuesday, refused TO make
an appropriation for a telegraph in the
harbOr.
Jefferson Davis was expected to arrive
here last night. He is talked of for Presi-
dent of the Southern Confederacy.
After the adiournmeut Of the Legislature
the Sovereign Convention will be called.
The Governor is in receipt of many in
sultiDg anonymous letters from the North.