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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30
New Penitentiary.

3 This subject Ia again before the Legislature
Il seems that the number of convicts now ex-
ceeds the estimate of the commissioners, as
stated in their last year report, and upon which
they decided that new PeBitentiary was "abso-
lutely indispensable" At the totcest rates OF
average annual increase, for twenty five years,
upon which they based their calculation, the
number in 1864 would be l478. This estimate
has more than been sustained by the result. On
the basis Of the annual increase of counties for
the previous nine years, during which, rail-
roads and telegraphs, by furnishing facilities OF
detection, greatly increase the ratio, the num-
bsr ia 1854 would be 1874. Il Ne take the ay-
erage of these estimates, 1876 will be the nnm-
Der Of conyicts in 1864 on either estimate
The necessity of Immediately commencing a
new Penitentisry seems imperative upon the
Legislature, and we hope that the prevailing
excitement on national affairs will not prevent
their discharge of duty 30 indispensable to
the safety and interests Of their constituents.
We copy the above from the Journal Of this
morning, and concur with it in the opinion that
the Legislature should, before its adjournment
provide for the erection Of new State prison
at some eligible point in the State. The pre-
sent prison has at this time, in opinion, more
convicts than can be proftably employed st one
place, and indeed more than is warranted b.
prudence, to be confined in one prison. new
prison could not be erected and prepared for th'
occupancy of conyicts one moment 10 soou, If al
appropriation we're made for it Immediately.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30
winter weather in LOndOu,-skating, 20.

The London correspondent OF the New. York
Herald, thus concludes letter, dated the 10Th
inst:
Here in London during the last fortnight we
have been in the midst of q regular carnival,
the kiog Of the occasion being Jack Frost, and
the scene ice eleven inches thick on tundry
ponds and ornamental waters in our parks and
fields. Think OF that Mister Jonathan. Ice
eleven inches thick, and in green and balmy
England. Wehave not had your clear, brseiDg,
sparkling weather to enjoy the outdoor sports,
but dense, smoky, abomisable, beastly Crime
Of fog that is nauseous enough 10 drive man
crazy. But with all this there have been an
average of SO, 900 skaters and sliders In the day
time, and 10000 at night, ior more than ten
days, on our four or fEe paEks- Iscircaly be-
lieve your Central Park has equalled the Ser.
pentine for gayetJ. Bonfres, blazing kettles Of
charcoal for warming hands and roasting nuts,
any quantity Of torches, booths for all sorts Of
refreshments and torchlight quadrilles on the
ice, with skating ladies for partners. Not con.
tent with the skating, fires, torchlights and
skating quadrilles, the Swimming Club have
cut great holes in the ice and had feats OF
plunging and swimming. Fact, assure you.
Money is up to seven per cent, and will soon
be eight, and some predict that il will not stop
short Of nine or ten. fn ea'
A good deal Of anxiety and sympathy Is ex-
pressed on the subject Of American affairs, and
all sorts Of opinions are expressed by daily edi.
torlals. Few positive conjectures are given as
10 the result.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30
IN. C.u.. Of the late chinese War.

JoHS MITCHELL, in late letter from Paris
to the Charleston Mercury, gives the follow
ing interesting item in regard to the recent war
Of Great Britain and France with China, which
sounds very much like the real truth:
"Now, China, at present, produces suen sir
times as much cotton az all your Southern States
put togeth1-not of the finest kind, indeed, but
of the sort Of which nankeen is made, in which
about three hundred millions of people are cloth.
ed every day. Yet, where that cotton grows, 1t
10 calculated that other and better cotton may
grow; and the magnificent alluviai valleys Of
Central China, all around the Hoan-Ho and the
Yang-tse. Kiang rivers, are certainly as capa-
Bile Of producing the most valuable kinds of
that useful plant as are the valleys Of the Mis-.
sissippi and the Alabama. Labor, also, is far
more abundant, and costs literally nothing at
all. Once the esunfyyis sukjeeted, Englsh cot.
ton,gToDeSs may kave many Rs;tioas Of LaboTers,
all anxious 10 ,0ork for their bare subdstanes; for
what would subsit one negro would be luIu.
rious supply for fve Cinnamon. The China
men, too, will be apprentices, not slaves-the
spirit of tho age forbids it-andIso there win be
no obligations to care for them, to feed and
elothe them, when the work 10 got out Of them
In short, If the cultivation once begins on those
two rivers, you may bid adieu 10 tie Maneheste'
and LiUsrposl markets; and that's the nreaAingo o.
the China tDaT !"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30
Central American News

The latest news from New Granada ia that
the revolutionary friends Of MoseuERA were tn
umphing over the government forces in all di
rectiOns. MosoUERI, himself, had crossed the
mountains into Neya, and was marching
straight on the capital, where affairs we're in a
very disturbed state, and the garrison made
quste to defend /. for any length Of time.
As far as heard from, the votes for next Pre-
sident gave Vice President ARBOLEDA major.
isy over Gen HERRAs. The revolutionary States
had, of course, not voted. Gen. JoNEs, United
States Minister, was on his way to Bsgota, and
expected to reach there sbou. the lst inst.
Mr.. DMlrRY, United States Minister, has
moved the Legation from Costa Rica to Man.
nasus, the capital of Nicaragua. The coffee
crop in the latter republic will not exceed $4,000
quintsls-far short of last years yield. There
are Eumors Of contemplated revolution in Sal.
yAdor during the absence Of President BURRIoa
who intended paying a visit to President CAsRE'
AA, of Guatemala. The former had taken pre-.
cautionary measures to secure himself against
his enemies.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30
Late Foreien News.

The following 10 summpry OF the late ior-
eign news brought by the Elna, which arrived
at New York on Monday:
Iu the Court of Queens Bench, Edwin James
applied for writ of habeas corpus in case OF
Anderson, the fugitive slave In prison at Toron.
to The motion was founded on the affidavit Of
the Secretary Of the British and Foreign Anti
Slavery Society. The Court, after consultation,
granted writ. Chief Justice Cock6urn adnii'
ted that, in doing 80, It might be incompatible
with Colonial independence, but still the
Queens Bench had Jurisdiction, Anderson being
regarded as British subject. n.7
II Is atated that several rihed cannon have
been shipped from Liverpool for Charleston.
Persiguy has ordered the free circulation OF
all foreign Journals throughout the French EN-
plre.
Hostilities wero suspended at Gaeta; part ol
the French feet had already left and all would
leave on the 18th.
It is asserted that King Francis wrote the
Emperor of Austria, declaring his intention to
defend Gaeta to the utmost.
The Post Paris correspondent says the people
seem fully convinced that the armistic will ex-
pire without decision, and that Francis II. will
surrender Gaeta. s,
1t Is said that Gen. Daw had consented to ac
as mediator between Cavour and Garibaldi, to
persuade the latter 10 postpone threatened at
tack on Venice In the spring
The Moniteur explains that the dispatch OF
French fees to Gaeta, was intended as mark
of sympatby to Prince cruelty treated; but iti
stay could not be indefinitely prolonged without
its presence constituting an encouragement and
ma terial support to Francis H., and the feet
would accordingly be Withdrawn
The Paye, an anti-Italian Journal, and the
Opinion Rationale, the warmest advocate of 1t
ally, both had articles headed, "Peace or War, y
aud both came to the same conclusion, thai
Italy must postpone the acquisition Of Venice.
The Opinione, of Turin, Count Cavour's Jour
nal, has leader, which shows that the battalions
of Austria can not be put to flight by few bands
of Volunteers, nor can her fortresses be taken
without immense military efforts.
The Russian government had protested
against the warlke project attributed to the
German government, to designs of Prussia on
Denmark.
The Prussian Chambers we're opened by a
speech from the King. de said the friendly re
latons between the Great Powers were being
strengthened by the recent meetings. tie said
it was the national duty to bring about q eolu-
ton of the Danish difficulties. lie reiterated
his intention to remain faithful to the principles
be had already announced.
4 political amnesty had been proclaimed il
Prussia.
Count and Countess Montemdin, the forme
the eldest son Of Don Carlos, Of Spain, died q
Trieste on the 18th inst.
Florence Nightingale was quite Ill.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30
Statistic. q Slave Owners.

There were Ia the United States, Ia the year
1850, BAT ,525 persons owning slaves, OF thil
number only two owned ] 900 each; both resi-
ded in South Carolina. Nine only owned be-
tween 500 and 1000. of whom two resided In
Georgia, four in Louisiana, and one In Mssis-
sippi. Fifty.six owned from 900 to 500, ol
whom one resided In Maryland, one in Virginia,
three in North Carolina, one in Tennessee, one
in Florida, four IN Georgia, six In Louisiana
eight in Mississippi, twenty nine 10 South Car
olina. One hundred and eighty-seven owned
from 200 to 300, Of whom South Carolina had
sIxty-hine, Louisiana thirty six, Georgia ninety
two, Mississippi eighteen, Alabama sixteen,
North Carolins twelve, FIVE other States four
teen, and four States none, Fourteen hundred
and seventy.nine persona owned from 100 10 200.
All the slaveholding States. except Florida
aud Missouri, are represented IN This class,
South Carolina having one fourth Of the whole
These Eve classss own300 900 slaves; 6,196 per.
so,s owned SO slaves each, and 59,565 persons
owned from 80 to SO slaves each. South Caro-.
lima, from this statement, owns more slaves In
proportion 70 her population than any other
State In the South, and has q propoftipnately
greater interest 10 secession than any other 4
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30
rhs Japanese Al Home .

The Correspondent Of the New York 7iHss,
wsllipg on board the United States Frigate M
sgsfa, in Yeddo harbor, under date Of Nov. ID.
1880. chronicles the safe arrival and landing oil
che Japanese Embassy, without single miehap
having occurred on the voyage Of one hundred
and thirty. three days from New York. The
landing took place on the 10th Of November.
The scene on board the Niagara Is thus de-
acribed: u sgG 1g4Wf f4
The osaoers were all assembled on the quar-
ter deck, in undress uniform, with side ARMS
the marines drawn up, aad the yards were man
ned Simme -Buzen No. .Kami, first Prince,
led the party, shaking hands with each officer
as he passed, and most Of them were shaken
very hard. Among tho Japanese officers saw
tears tricklng down their faces, the artist was
most affected. The most profound silence pre-
vailed during their departure, until the saiute
was fred, and the band struck up "Home, Sweet
Home;" after which the port rigging was man
ned aud three hearty cheers were given; to thii
| the ambassadors waved their. fans und STOOD
erect in their boats. They were received on
shore without ceremony, aud proceeded quietly
TO their homes.
The Presidents letter had been delivered tc
the Tycoon, and he was delighted with IL. An
Invitation had been extended to him through
Mr.. HARRIs, our Minister, to visit the ship. II
the Tycoon accepted the Invitation, it is
thing before unhesTd of.
The Embassy were received by their Govern
msnt and friends with great enthusiasm. Wher
the Embassy embarked on board the Po0hata'
fer the United States, their friends bade then
goodbye forever, believing they would neve
survive the heat in crossing the equator.
The Times correspondent adds:
"I am sorry to say that there was mysteriouI
dis:ppcsr.ncoo OF spoons, forks, blankets, &c, be-
longing to Uncle Sam, which were used by the
Embassy. Everything that was not screwed
fast seems to have been taken. Let it 60. AT
ter spending nearly million of dollars on them
suppose they think 1t no harm to take every
thing that Ia left. y.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30
Death Of Gen. John Patterson

The decease Of this gentleman at Shelby,
Richland Co., occurred on the 22nd inst. Many
readers Of the Blade will recollect him. He has
been in years past q man of considerable prom
ineuce in this State. He formerly resided at
Steubenville. where he held the Office Of Clerk
of jefferson county for some twenty years. Gen.
Jackson appointed him u. S. Msrshal Of Ohio,
the entire State being then in one District. He
discharged the duties Of this Office during the
most if not the whole Of Gen. Jackson's Admin
istration.
10 the spring Of 1888, be was appointed Super.
intendent Of the Western Reserve and Maumee
Road, from Bellevue to Perrysburgh. and acted
as such until 164l. 1t Was under his direction
that that Road, so long dread and drawback
to Western travel, was Mscsdamized, and made
one of the best thoroughfsres 70 the country.
The substantial andlpermAnent character of that
road, is mainly owing to the eloss and constant
personal attention given 70 its construction by
him.
Upon tho completion of that portion Of the
w. r. & NJ. Road, between Fremont and Per.
rSsburg, Gen. Patterson took charge, as Super
intendent, Of the National Road, which he re-
tanned for two or three years. He AfterWards
received the appointment of Warden Of the
Ohio PenitentiaTy, and had charge Of that in
stitution for some years. For four or FIVE year.
be had the agency Of the Union Station, Of the
Cleveland Columbus, and the Sandusky
Mansfield Z Newark R. R., at Shelby. the place
of his death.
For many years past, his health has beer
poor, he suffering severely with asthma, which
at times threatened a sudden termination of hi
life. Few men have as fully enjoyed Che conf.
dence and respect'of large circle Of aequaint
ances, or been more eminently entitled to them
than Gen. Patterson. With good Judgment ant
fine business qualities, he combined the strictes
integrity and great beneVolence. His privat,
life elected the esteem of all, while his lonl
and varied official sesvice gave universal salts
faction. n.-ToledO Blade, January 26th.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30

CONDITION OF THE WoRKiNo CLAssKs IN Eng
LAsD.-Wages are low. In the agricultural
districts, where a man with family is rarely
so fortunate as to have froh ten to twelve shil
lingsa week all the year round (S2, so to $3)
there Is discomfort at the high price Of food
In the manufacturing districts wages are high
er, but the recipients live up TO them, and starve
whenever cessation of work takes place.
Only the other day, in Liverpool, when the bak.
ers (who had been selling at a loss) raised the
price of bread, there was tumult, which "the
authorities" fortunately put down without blood.
shed. Letthe supply Of cotton, from the Unit.
ed States, once be checked, so that the Lanca.
shire mill-oWners will have to stop work, and
there may be social war in the districts around
Manchester .-Philadelphia Press.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30

W The presentation Of the Revolutionary
musket bequeathed by the late THEODORE Par
KER to the Commonwealth Of Massachusetts,
took place at the State House In Boston on
Friday last, the members Of the Legislature
and many citizens being present. The musket
With It's accoutremenss, is an old Kings arm,
and was taken by the late Capt. Parker from .
wounded Britsh soldier, during the retreat
of the British from Concord and Lexington. II
will be placed in the STATE Chamber with Other
revolutionary relics.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30

FORM OF PRAYER IN THE EPlscopAL CHURCH.
rs IN GIA.-Pfevious to the secession Of
Georgia, Bishop Elliot, Of that diocese, address
sed circniar to the Episcopal clergymen, to
the following effect -
In the event Of the secession Of the State Of
Georgia from the Union, the clergy will sus-
pend the use.of the prayer entitled IA PRAYER
for Congress- and in the prayer entitled IA
Prayer for the President of the United States.
and all In Civil Authority" will omit the words
"thy servant, the President of the United
States" and substitute in their places the words,
"thy servant, the Governor of the State Of
Georgia.
In the event of the secession of the State of
Georgia from the Union, tho clergy will. upon
the reasscmbling Of the Legislature Of The
State, resume the prayer entitled "a PRAYER for
Congress-" altering it go as to read, aMost
Gracious God, we humby beseech thee, as for
the people OF this State in general, 90 especially
for their Senate and Representative in Legis
lature assembled"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30

II On Monday, the Governor Of Virginia
communicated 10 tho Legislature Of that State
lettsr from Governor HICKS, announcing the
readiness Of Maryland to respSnd to the request
for the appointments Of Commissioners to meet
In Washington, on the 4lh proKimo. Gov. Hicks
,eoncludss his lstterby rejoicing that Virginia
has taken this step, and hopes that she will be
met By corresponding spirit from other States
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30

1.-THE vast body Of the people Of Ohio, OF
all parties, will have no sympathy with the
Ohio State Journal, in Its denuncistions Of those
members of the Legislature whom it calls 'sre-
eussant" Republicans, who have with energy
andpasriotic effort, acted with view to have
Ohio represented in the Washington Conven-
tion, by body of eminent and distinguished
men, as her Commissioners The people win
say of all such "well done good and faithful
servants" and the sooner the Journal under
stands this fact the better for IT,
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30
South American News.

The progress OF Chile, it is said. is every day
more marked. New laws have jnst been pass
ed, making the most liberal provisions for pop
nlar education at the public expense. The
budget for estimated expenses for 1861 amounts
10 between six and seven millions.
From the report Of the Minister of Finance
Of Peru, the receipts of the national treasury
in 1859, amounted to more than nineteen and
a half millions, and the expenses to very little
less. tG
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30

The Prince Imperial OF France ia said to
be backward child in the hands of teachers,
but very apt at catching ideas when left to him.
sell. His chief amusement consists in acting
as conductor on miniature railway constructed
in his own garden. He conducts his little
friends from station to station with the great
est delight ~ fr 7ss'ff
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30

Captain Alfred Cumming, late Governor OF
Utah, graduate Of West Point, and for sixteen
years connected with the United States Army,
was elected Lieutenant Colonel Of the Augusta
Georgia. Independent Volunteer Battalion on
Saturday, Col. Cumming will Immediately re.
sign his captaincy in the Federal Army.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30

In the Massachusetts, bank commissioners
report appears the answer of Boston bank to
to the inquirer. "Whst proportion of loans do
you charge exchange upon7" So much candor
10 bank is virtue somewhat rare, for they
answer curtly, "All we can" tltj{
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30
a ClsaIug M. CLAr, Of Kentucky, made ! speech

81 cZsarus M. CLAr, Of Kentucky, made speech
in Washington City, on Saturday night. He
favored Mr.. Adams' proposition that the terri
tory south Of thirsy.uix degrees thirty minutes,
I who're slavery now exists BY local law, should
4 b admitted q State. to be free or slave as
shepsople may dscide,a and though the present is
thsIrsopsr lime for The Republicans to do some.
ching forshe paeifcasion Of the country.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30

Ten thousand stand of arms that were re-
Gently purchased from tho State Of Louisiana BY
Mississippi, reached our landing yesterday.
There were some formidable looking weapons
among them Vicksbnrg Sun, I9M.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30

WEDNESDAY, January 3O& 1s6l-lO. A. M.
Mr.. GARFIELD had leave, and voted no up,
on the motion to recommit the majority and
minority reports OF the Committee on Federal
Relations, relative to the Virginia Resolutions
90 PETITIONS AND MEMonnIs. r&
Mr.. SPRAGUE presented the petition o.
John S. Abbott and % other citizens ofMor-
gan county, praying for the repeal Of section ID
of the Militia Law of March %, 1867, so chang
ing the sames as to admit of volunteer compa-
MES, adopting such uniform as they may chose
which was referred to the Committee on Mil
ita. L. ~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30

"A prominent citizen Of Spottsylvania, vir-
ginia--A. N. Bernard, Esq.--has made dona.
ton Of one hundred dollars towards armiDg and
equipping the Fredericksburg Battalion.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30
On motion Of Mr.. FERGUSON, tho resolu4
tions were referred 70 the commiiico on FeasfSi
relations. m ~
The Senate adjourned. N
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,. "
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. SCOTT, Of Warren, offered the follow

,Rssolusd, That the supervisor Of the public
printing be requested to report to this House, II
Ia his opinion, the State printing can be con-
nected with the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, WITH
due regard TO the execution OF said printing ano
economy to the State, and benefit to the pu'
piis. es ~ g. kfeak 49, NE q
Mr.. PARR moved that the resolution DO &C
amended as 10 include the pupils of the asylum
for idiots, which was disagreed to, when the re-
solution was adopted. "a 4
On motion Of Mr.. HlTCHCOCk, the House
resolved Itself into committee Of ths whole. III
Nigh in the chair, and took up the order OF che
day-the bill to lease the Public Works. .
After some time spent In the consideration o.
the subject the committee rose, reported pro-
gress, and asked leave to sit again, when
The House adjourned.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30
Recognition OF the secessionis,s by England and
France. -. A

A cispateh from Washington to the Philadel-
phia Press, dated the 25th inst, says
letter. from Charleston, received this morning in This
city, anhosze me to state that the harbor at Charles
ton being rapidly cleared OF all obstructons and that
The at Charleston has been and
the British consul at New Orleans will be instructed
certify to all clearness that may be issued from the Gus
tom houses at both these ports. Also that vessels carry
ng goods thus cleared viii be protected by the Brh
ships on the high Very little doubt IL entertained
here now thatth British and French Governments will
recognize Southern ponfederacy.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30

A message from the House transmlttibg the
Washington conference resolution, adopted BY
the House this morning, WAS read. tiEt !.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-30

REroRTs FROM STANDING COMMITTEES.
Mr.. PoTWIN, from the committee on Public
Works, moved to reconsider the report by which
the claim Of A. Latham was indefinitely post.
poned, and insructing the Finance committee
to report on the expediency of re enscting the
General Law. repealed in 1858. which allowed
interest on all claims approved by the Auditor,
and no funds in the treasury for their payment.
Agreed to- tt f'tDf It.I