The Weekly West from St. Joseph, Missouri • 2

NUMBER 48. THE WEEKLY WEST, ST. JOSEPH, MISSQUIRI, MABOH 31, I860. CEJf THAI. OVERLAND ROUTE aW-f (from an Occasional Corracpuadcst.

Letter from the Mining Districts. J. March 18, 1860. From a glance at any of the maps of Kan from Bait Lake City. By the arrival of the Central Overland Mail, yesterday, we have the Mountaineer and Detent iVeie to the lTthi! The ToHqi Tan.

accordion previous. announcement, had been OEM. JACKSON AND BAM DALE From a book recently published, entitled, "The Life and times of Gen. Sam Dale," we make the following extract About the time I resolved to visit Washington City, to attend to my claim for a large amount due me for corn and other supplies furnished to the troops in the service of the United States at various times, and on the expedition to Fort Dale, in Butler county. On arriving, I put up at Brown's Hotel, and next day went to the quarters of the Alabama delegation.

The third day, Col. Wm. R. King, of the Senate, brought me word that President Jackson desired to see me. "Tell Dale," said he to Col.

King, "that if I had as little to do as he has, I should have teen him before now." The General was walking in the lawn in front of his mansion as we approached. He advanced, and grasped me warmly by the hand. "No introduction is needed," said the The Ballroad Appropriation. An address to the people of Missouri, by the members of the 20th General Assembly, who were opposed to the general R. R.

appropriation bill, passed at the recent extra session, is before us. be'irjg loo lengthy to publish in full we give an extract, showing their grounds of opposition to it, which re entitled to a worthy consideration A candid statement of the provisions ef this bill, and a truthful exhibit of the financial condition of the State, must satisfy the most skeptical mind that it ought not to have become a a law. It appropriates dirtelly and indirectly $1,871,570, by virtue of the provision exempting the Pacific, South-West branch, Iron Mountain, aud North Missouri roads from forfeiture in case of failare to meet their interest up to the 1st day of July; thus, in fact, makiog the State contract to pay it. These "direct and aed indirect appropriations make the sum total of $3,870,570, which, wheu added to the previous debt of creates a contracted liability on the part of the State of $30,510,570, or $510,570 in excess of the constitutional limit thus clearly violating the constitution. The friends of the bill deny this position, by assuming that the interest upon a debt is but an incident, and can form no part of the principal.

Or-diuarily this may be true but in this case the State absolutely assumes to pay a giveu sum of interest for these roads, by releasing hera from the obligation to pay for a specific period. The very object ol'the release was to allow the roads to use their surplus eaniiugsin construction, and it constitutes a clear and valid contract on the part of the State to pay their interest for them. Notwithstanding the bill thus clearly exhausts the constitutional margin, it must still undoubtedly tail to accomplish the purpose for which it was designed the completion of the roads. To be satisfied of this, it is only necessary to reflect uikju the length of each OENIBAL ITXMB The oracle of fashion writa from New York that last stage of tottering decline, therefor it is useless to comment upon the -poke, (hit bristling fronts and coal-scetde 4f: present tyle. Women have only to make themselves at charming and fascinating as possible.

The fashionable mode of trimming or mixing black lace in everything is decidedly' becoming to every complexion, and white blonde certainly down and softens indescribably every style of face, lending'newer charms and brilliancy to dark eyes, and lighting up the countenance. The Zouave oat for girls hi described as very pretty and saucy, made of the edge laid over in. place of being rolled up. The Adelaide hats are equally pretty for little demoiselles, of the hemp and half hair braid, with a fall of white blonde interwoven with white satin bugles the most coquetish little affairs yet seen. Occasional," writing to Forney' Vrest, states that Gov.

Corwiu's great speech appears in the Globe of the 12th, and covers an area of twenty-two eolutnns of that paier. Differing from him in many thipgs, I do not go far when I say it is one of the most remarkable productions of his life. As a literary production it is surpassingly brilliant, and although delivered in a somewhat rumbling style, it is singnlnrly logical and well connected. Ilia said that the Repulieans have ordered an edition of five millions of this speech for circulation. When Klias Howe, the inventor of the first praeticul sewing machine, returned from England, his funds were so reduced that he worked his passage as a cook.

ODB8ELT. Blessed is he that bloweth his own horn," is an axiom upon which our neighbors of the Gazette base their practice and have evidently the most unlimited faith; for "great is tha Gazette and gnat is the enterprise which cob ducts it," seems to be as invariable a cry aa that of the ragged Dervish in the dog crowded streets of, Stamboul, which resound with the great precept of the faithful, Allah it Mlak." Tempered with moderation, and some semblance of truth these; self-laudative manifestoes might come with a good grace from even the antiquated Gaxette but when it seriously asserts that it publishes the new even twenty-four minutes earlier than The West, the mist-representation is too palpable to need any comment, as far as regards citizens of St. Joseph. Strangers may be deceived by these specious' proclamations, fulminated in all seriousness from the august purlieus of the Gar zelte't sanctum. However, we did not intend at this time to say anything from which might be inferred a doubt of the entire truthfulness of our eotem-porary's daily statements; but only on the principle enunciated in the first lines of this article, to set forth our own progress in the matter of daily subscriptions.

Owing to the unprecedented increase iu our list we have been absolutely compelled, iu order that all of our patrons may receive the West on the day of its publication, to engage the services of Mitchell's steam wagon to deliver the paper at present, aud so confident are we of further increase that we have contracted with the pro jector for two additional machines, on a larger scale, to be used tor the same purpose, as we have determined to do everything in our power to maintain Thk Wwt in its ackuowl edged position as the bet daily paper in the icoiid. In this endeavor we have no fear but that we shall be seconded by an immens ity of patronage' as will warrant us iu purchasing at once one of Hoe's lightning ten clinder presses, and uakiug such other improvements in our establishment as he exigencies of the times may demand. PACIFIC BAILKOAD. The-festering corruption which exists in the bodies composing our national govern ment, lias been exposed frequently through our columns, but, without doubt, not one-half has been told, or is yet exposed to the public gaze. We clip from the St.

Louis Republican a notice ot a bill iu print introduced into Con-cress, to jrraut to F. V. Lander and associates the right of way, with power to build a rail road, from the waters of the Missouri to the forks of the Platte river: 1 be act biuas him to build and put in working condition a section of one hundred miles, and to engage on certain terms to carry mails, troops, ic, for the Government, whereupon he i- entitled to a payment in inouey or bonds or tiUO.UUU, being at the rate ot a mile. This road is to be considered the first section ot a Central road, ot which the second is to extend to Salt Lake, and the third to the Eastern border of California. Besides the money graut, there is to be given 610 acres for every ten miles, and a riirht of pre eruption 1 to 2,560 acres.

While the road is in prooess I ot coustruciiou, mt. ianaer is to make surveys from forks of the Platte through the Kansas gold fields to Salt Lake City, and also direct to that City. The United States is also to appoint an engiueer to consult with Mr. lender, and the two shall appoint another en-giueeir both engineers to lie taken from the United States Army the surveys made for the second division to lie under the supervision of these two officers. The United States is also to appoint a land commissioner, who shall assist iu determining stations and the lo cation of the road in reference to the wants of Government and emigration.

The road to revert to Government when pnvment ia made to Mr. Lander and associates of money expended on it, and alt expenses and services on it. Kverv section of one hundred miles, when completed, to lie pledged for the payment of money or bonds advanced by Uovernmeut, tor the completion of the succeeding section but the lien on the first to be discharged when the second section is completed, and so on. When the first division has been completed, there is is to be a lien upon it in favor.of the United States. Whenever a company chartered by California, has built a railroad to the eastern boundary of that Lander and associates shall have the preference in any contract for building a road from Salt Lake to meet it.

When trains have passed over the first section of Lander road, the engineers before named are to propose the terms of a contract for carrying troops, supplies. subject to approval by the Secretary of War, and the Postmaster General shnll contract for the carrying of mails." Mr. Lauder has been very fortunate since his arrival iu Washington, only some six weeks since, in enlisting iu this lnagnificeut scheme enough jobbing and land scheming Senators and Representatives to enable him to give it a favorable presentation into Congress. We hope when this bill comes up it will be thoroughly sifted, and with all monopolizing bills in relation to this important subject, be laid under the table. A Pacific Road can be built, and should be, if built at all, by the Government granting it proper aid, without favor, to competent companies, who would be willing to submit to such competition as may offer, thus giving each proposed route; or parties interested in them, an opportunity to contest their claims for the supremacy, which is more equitable than for the Government to give a bonus for building a road from an undesirable po'nt, simply for the sake of filling the pockets of a few jobbers and speculators.

Rkmakkaiile Savings oi- RciiAKkARi.i; Mkx. "It is an ill wind that blows nohodv nothing." John Bi'okh. Will yon come to the IwJwer I have shaded tor 7 1 Toy to r.awanl nine. Cme conic all. Thi rock uliall fly 1 its tlrni taw i mon an I (fratz Jiioien.

"If I canuot gut turkey for dinner, I will take corned beef aud cabbage." Dr. Hummer at the Jlailroad Convention. Some things can be done as well as others." Hm. C. R.

Drake. Heaven helps those who help themselves." Elder J'eci; of Maine. I had rather be tight than be John Smith. "Give me liberty or give me l.ury A hrrse divided airainst himself cannot stand if his lei's are broken." Ahraliam Linmln. He that hv thr plow rald thrive.

Hiinarll oiot rtthcr boM or nrr Wm. H. Hen-ard. Strike till the last armed foe expires." Senator W'ilnon to the Masxachusita enrdtcain- Two wait with but a aiURti thought, Two hearts that iwat one." Vied. Douijla to the Dwhrxx of Souther-land.

I have held no political office for more than twenty-live Judge Bate. "Republics are ungrateful." G. Whillikiu. Thk Crisis is Mexico. The New Orleans Courier, of the 11th in referring to the difficulties surrounding the Liberal party in Mexico, says Help is at hand.

The din of preparation may be heard throughout the State. A vast organization, counting its members by thousands, will shortly move towards the scene of strife. Its members will constitute an army in numbers, in equipment and in discipline; but they will possess a spirit of individual enterprise, an indomitable resolution and a moral force, such as no army ever had. They will go, attended by the blessings, aad animated with the encouragement of every American who reveres the name of Kosciusko, or who appreciates the self sacrifices of Lafayette. They will go to receive a grateful welcome at the hands of every Mexican who takes pride in the independence of his country, and who desires to see her forever secure, tranquil, and free.

In the spirit of enlightened patriotism and sound philanthropy, we heartily wish them success. Fanny Fern takes a sharp stick to male writers of "books of advice to women." She says "it is as if some storekeeper should eut out and make a quantity of silk dresses with hooks and eye all ready to wrap ronnd customers. One won't meet nt the belt; another is short in the skirt another drag on the ground another compresses the chest to suffocation; till my man of speculation finally makes np his mind that it would have been best to let every woman take her own measures, instead of wriggling throuch life in habils ot his choosing, without regard to the way the Almighty pat her iSf Eighty shins were loading at the Chinch Island, and other were daily expected. THB KDITOHIAL EXCURSION. The Cineinuati Commercial, now that it has become wealthy a big tub standing upon its own bottom talks pretty much as it thinks upon the questions of the day and because it independent are it opinions entitled to more weight than those of many journals who arc pione to bend the pliant hinge of th knee, that thrift may follow fawning." The Commercial speaks "right out in meeting" in regard to the proposed gigantic dead bead excursion by the Western press, and advances a few ideas, which, if carried out, would inaugurate another, and, without doubt, a better vsleni than the on prevalent: It would be difficult to show any more substantial reason for such a system as prevails between the press aud the railway, than can be shown for making the pre free at all coffee houses, grocery and dry goods stores, livery stables, 4 nt the price of a continual setting forth of those useful institutions.

The one is quite as absurd and irrational a the other. Let the press and the rai'roads each pny for what lhy get, and they would then get what thev pay for. I'nder the present system or rnlhi-r no system neither party 'does justice to the other. Let us have a more sensible way of doing things, a system which shall leave the press wholly untrammelled. We object to this whole system of reducing every member of the editorial fraternity to a raind nu1uum.

Why can be not lie siiflered to go about in peace, paying his bills, and oblivious of obligation An editor on his travels ought to lie allowed to sink the shop," and lie us other men. Why perpetually remind him that he owes tribute to a generous, aciminmodating and public-spirited'' cor-poration, by virtue of whoso sovereign good pleasure, ho is permitted to perambulate the upper sides of tb planet A chalked hat is a badge of servitude; not more certainly is the borrower servant to the lender, than the dead head" to th irksome necessities of his position. We call for the emancipation of both parlies from this foolish bondage of custom. Let the editorial rash once more find its way into the railway exchequer, and let the traveling facilities of the eountry advertise tbeir claims as liberally and freely as other business interest do, in the newspaper; and almve all, let us avoid sujh supertluous follies as these "editorial excursions" have always proved them-selves to be. 'I he Kulouga Gazelle announce the arrival in that town of Schsmyl's family, consisting of fifteen persons, including hi two wives, two sons, aud five daughters, with their husbands and children.

Kchamyl was readies when the anprotch of the party was announced, aud he appeared at first greatly moved by the intelligence, but soon recovered his coinfiosure, and knelt dowa to offer ap thanks to Heaven. He then sat down to the table, and had just begun dinner, when hi youngest son. who had ridden on first, enured tho room. The reception was very ceremonious, though both were evidently much aflef led. After kissing his father's band, th young man retired to some distance, and.

slandiug iu a respectful attitude, answend Schatnyl's inquiries, The rest of the family were received in the same manner, the mrn first, and then the women. When all were ia the room, Schamyl directed them to join him in returning thanks to God for their prospei-ous journey. The "We" of Kiiitoks. It is a prevailii-t idea among some people thnt because editois in referring to themselves, used the word they consider they amount to two of ordinary men. This is a mistake.

Editor are natui. ally, a very modest and unassuming class, Indeed, remarkably so. The word merely include the edilor and the "dotil." Th custom originated with Faust, the founder of the distinguished profession. Tie superstitious people of the day supposed him to be leagued with the Devil. Faust, to encourage the idea which rendered him a peraou of so much importance, and commanded sach a high respect was accustomed to identify himself in his leaders and grocery puffs, a "we," which SnrMi-des himself and his highly distinguished assistant, the prince of darkness.

Iu modern tint his infernal Highness hss doubtless found th printing buisness a poor investment and his entirely withdrawn his patronage from th craft. Roanoke Crenrcnt. A Tare l'iTrE, Some follow (we wish; we knew who lis is) thus draw the lifi-liia portrait of a "Regular Democrat:" A Detnacrat Is like an Indian hard to make anything else of him. You may take an Indian, aod civilize and educate him, anil he is an ludian still, whenever opportunity offers for him to show it. So ilh a lleinocrst.

Nine case out often when one is weaned froui the party, atd ha become a free man, the first thing you know be is back in the mire again, more hopelessly than ever. I In cannot resist the name of Democracy, especially if baa the least uankeriug alter the spoils ol llouglas and hi Illinois puppets have goa buck; Pennsylvania, has gnu back; Davis, of Indiana, Rigga.of New Jersft, and other, have gone back; icore of aoah ia Kansas, after tieing kicked and cuflee about by the Democracy, have gone back; and all of them are meaner Democrat than ever. How Bakiks ark itt to Sleep in IvniA. Springs of water arc nbnndnnt, and near one of these, win-re it Hows in a silvery stream, oa a ledge or field immediately beneath it, lb children from even a month old to three or tour year of age, are brought and laid dowa. By means of small pieces of slit bamboo a slight flow of water is obtained from the stream, and the bamboo is so adjusted that th water falling from above alight on the well shave crown of the child, and trickles off'i thus tb child fall asleep, ami the unceasing Mow of water on its head keeps up a perpetual lullaby i and so or hours and hours the most re fractory infant is quieted and left without apprehension by the mother, who, when her work is is over, returns to the spot, hoist up haf child on to her hip, and sallies home.

It is stated iu the Literiiool Athlon at Feb-" rtiary 18, that the British Queen recently, in a conversation with Lord Palmerston. In which the French treaty was warmly diictuwjeaV -and somewhat too urgently pressed upon ht handed his Lordship a slip of pir, on which was written the RaYi.iv. and told him rliatif he would form them into single word, they would aptly convev he Majesty's views with regard to the treaty. The iiromini-u to irive its rcaqcrs ine wore the uext week, but before the appointed time arrived the New York eailed with our last mails from Europe. It is sucvested that tb wora is probably "betrayal." Jt is further sojf if gested that the statement is a canard, of which, indeed, wc have very little doubt.

Extraordinary HrMil.iATioK or Plax- dkki.k. Dr. Rutland, of Nashville, having li' belled certain gentlemen of that town, who prosecuted him for murder, baa been com- pelted to sign the following, and receiv wentv five lashes now state that all the assertions mad by me in tha card derogatory to the character of the gentlemiu therein named, are unqualifiedly false, base and caluinnioa lie, without shadow or foundation in truth, and such at could only be concocted in the brain of a wretch a degrsded, tntamou" and contemptible a myselC Ax Asolitiox Coli.kok "Artema thus sums up briefly college life at Oberlin I Obcrlin is a large place. Kollidir one mi with a prims, and the New York tribune i reak. A kulk lecktion is then taken un to buy overcoats with re-horn buttons for the ullered people of Kanada.

I kave to koo- trihit lilierslly to the glorious work, as tby it it hear. At the bordin house the kullercd people sit at the same table what lhey Jeeve mane into nasi) lor the white people. 1 1 he Kollidge has ben towed upon in honery till of k. 8., of which I am suffi- 1 cientlv tirowd. SxfFr-DiPPiKo.

Mis Tennessee Gibson ied last week in Arkansas, from tha effect ef snuffdipping. She fell asleep with the "mop her mouth, and was toond a coro ot hour after. A post mortem examination revealed the fact that she had Swallowed the' nice, which wa converted into niaotiae. deadly poiaon her lipa, chef and bra were nieared with the foul stuff lo her driag I struggle alone ia her room. Before she re- red she felt a deadlv sickness, havinc lowed some of the juice bat the had oei long, nothing wa thought of bar onKj piaiut until it wa too late.

A bankinc firm at Venice, known to ml the habit of removing their atroog bos Ar business bourn, in a gondola, with their Cah and securities, amounting to $100,000, went -moving through the Grand Canal, whea ad- denly a government clipper, exclusively eaew for chasing tniaggier, with a ateel bowsprib mode a dart after the banker' boat, truck it amidship tb strong box was tfc ied, and the I'ipper dahd dowa the al. the plundei-ed banker shoaling after aud other gondola atlnmptiag to pars it vain. The Austrian officials are OTsjieetedef being tha perpetrator. The Baltimore CiiViier cay lb Maryland, oa peg aay "that If ponton belonging to this State, (hall go o- hi State, aod there marry with, aay Vmm longing to Ihi Stole, without ablication, each of the aakt partie. oa viction, shall be fined tmt kndrt4 aWJev.

Balnt Joseph to be the Btartioc Point A rumor, confirming information received by us to-day, authorizes us to announce the important fact that Messrs. Jones, Russell have determined to make St. Joseph the starting point at this end of their Overland This is a matter of great importance to our city, as it will divert all the basita, passengers and freight to this place. There is no doubt that Messrs. R.

Co, will reap much benefit from the change as well as ourselves, and that their business will be largely increased above that of last year. VKTO Or THB RAIIiROAD BILL. Gov. Steward has at last vetoed the Railroad Bill. Not having received his message giving but reasons, we can only surmise, what objections he has made to it.

Be they reasonable or frivolous, ha is entitled and will receive the severest censure for the course which he has seen fit to pursue. His calling the legislature together for avowedly, the special purpose of dragooning through a railroad bill for the completion of onr unfinished roads, at an expense of 30,000 dollars to the State, when he most have known the feelings and views of nearly every member, and now when a bill is matured and such a bill only as could pass both the branches of the legislature, to coolly send it back to them with bis vetoe, certainly appears like trifling and inexcusable inconsistency. The democratic party in this State in carrying through the policy and acts of their Governor will be consoled with curses, long and deep, from the people who have had their hopes raised by the passage of the act, and the people along the different roads, who had the prospect of soon riding behind the iron horse, will now be obliged to await a change of State Government. BaLLOOH ASCZNtllON. At a recent balloon ascension made by Ce- Lvor and Dalton, from Savannah, Georgia, an account of which is given in the St.

Louis Repnldkan, the trip, though short, approached too near the tragical to be agreeable. The balloon is a total loss, though the party were fortunate in escaping with their lives. Leaving the city, the air ship, at the height of between two and three miles, entered a current of air leading directly over Collabogce Sound, and to descend there or be carried out to sea, became the only alternative. The navigator deckled on the former; but so rapid was the flight of the balloon, that he had to act promptly iu order to strike the Sound. The valve was raised, and the air ship came down, with almost the velocity of a cannon ball, gaining momentum in its passage.

It struck the water with immense force, completely submerging the voyagers. In going down, however, Mr. Cevor had the presence of mind to dip his car so as to enter the water edgewise. and thus, in some measure, break the force of the concussion. On rising to the surface and liuding themselves nnhurt, Mr- Cevor and hU com xitiion became composed and set to work r.

ly to save themselves and the balloon lufrate A heavy gale was prevailing in the Sound, and they were between five or six mPes from shore. By keeping oee edgs of the car under water it would afford snBicient resistance to answer the purpose oF ballast. This was done by Mr. Cevor, while Mr. Dalton took his stand on the ring to which the netting is attached, which kept the bottom of the balloon on the surface.

In this condition, and orten submerged to their chins, the balloon was made to answer the purpose of a tow in takiu; them to 1 mrl. Eventually they approach! marsh him! discovered persons on the bench looking with apparent mtonrttment at the strange spectacle. A bMt came up jiwt before they reached the irarsh, and now the great object was to dischnr'e the gas and save the balloon. Mr. tTor ad Mr hM of cord and th confQsioB pied so hard as to break it short off below the valve, whereupon the latter closed, and the balloon rushed into the marsh and got wholly beyond their control.

Mr. Dalton became entangled in the cords which were twisted around had to take out his pocket-knife and cut his way out in order to extricate himself. The balloon then commenced to ascend rapidly, Mr. Cevor in the ear, and be only saved himself by leaping out when at a distance of twenty-five or thirty feet from the earth. He fell into the mud aad water and was uninjured.

The balloon shot off like an arrow towards the sea, and ia the space of a minute was oat of sight. The speed with which this journey was made is wonderful. The point where the balloon struck the water is forty mile) from Savannah, and they reached it at 5:20 they ascended precisely at 5:07, so they were just thirteen minutes in traversing the distance. A Quick Trip A Southern Conference. The Washington correspondent of the New York Herald says that General Pomeroy arrived in that city from Atchison in three days, the quickest trip ever made from Kansas to the Federal CapHoL This was accomplished via the Platte Country and Hannibal and St.

Joseph Railroads, makiug connections at Quiney with Illinois roads. In the same letter the writer speaks of the proposed Conference of the Southern Statea, including representatives from Alabama, Mississippi aad South Carolina, who met in that city on the 22d. After a free conversation, a majority of them expressed the opinion, in view of the two Conventions which are about to assemble, that it was inexpedient for the conference which was called to meet at Atlan ta in Jane, and that it might with propriety be postponed until after the Presidential election. It was suggested, however, that the three Gov ernors might confer together, and if they think proper to assemble a conference in June, then the Governor of South Carolina might assume the responsibility of appointing delegates thereto, without assembling the Legislature, which had made no provision for the appointment. It is probable there will be no action taken until after the Presidential election.

If a Black Republican should be elected there would undoubtedly be a conference of all the Southern States. THE DEMAHDB OT COMMBBCB. In a long article reverting to and opposing the decision of the United States Court in reference to the Rock Island Bridge, the Chicago Herald predicts thatjnstead of less ening the number ot those structures over western riven, within ten years the Mississippi will be spanned by half a score of crossings for the iron horse between St. Louis and St. Paul, that every railroad leading from that city westward will be compelled by the demand of commerce to construct a bridge to meet the existence of increasing business.

This prediction may seem visionary, but the demands of commerce are imperative, and individual interests aud prejudices must give way to the requirements of the common welfare. Though it may be claimed now that there are tew places at which bridging is prac ticable, the progress of trade and civilii tioa, which first set the brain1 of the inventor ia motion, will also at the proper time find means, and point the way, whereby bridge may be constructed with the most perfect success, where it is now thought impossible' by the ablest engineers in the country. Nor is the Miasiasippi the only river that it will be foaad necessary to bridge. The Missouri must also share the same fate and the day is not far distant when freight trains will leave the foot of the Rocky Mountains and never be an locked until they arrive in New York, and when re-loaded, they will go back ia the same DiSASTaocs Fire. From St.

Loais papers we learn that the city of Pekin, on the Illinois river, was visited with a terrible cooflagation, on Thursday night. The whole number of buildings destroyed was tbirty-ooe, fourteen ea one side and seventeen on the opposite side of Court street. This street is the main street ef the city, leading back from the -steamboat landing: The location of the fire was between Third and Fourth streets, running parallel to Conrt street. AiMVk, aatwaratoy Mrtg, Muck l- a4 Special Kottoa. I Jim aa attar thia dale kaya oe asiataaatlaailiailliliis.aakaakM.loaa mm Jok AfbwnMHtttaaUMopfiMrWMBMi at IMkiM(thiMM atrfctaaaa? Mw arkat sol Jaatfca tsaanalf tank hi 4a.

inlrtntniim rat llra MRtmv trataai of erealfclatka nm. iwtflriMiwui uri mm tt sac.wraaMlkaamblfatttersasrwa i.tni 1 to wMch, k4 II km ou- mM kave prorHI Wt temMilik all iok work com- I miilati mil 1 1 rrr 1 hiir ut lim -f kUtcitaaaa, All Adiuli nil fcr Im tn than thraa axmlhi aaat ktaaM fcr ia advaae. So lafcarxiptloas win ka aston tkj Wzsavr Wn anlaat naiarl ky tha i a. ia ill painr -tw-mlB-r-1 tb. tmBaaMfcr.

Aftwthr at AfrB But, tt nbKrlixlau to Ibe 9tat to aw taking tki itep wa at aot aamwdfel of lb. kwdi to which ial aa; hat wa wy Mck prw do- ii I It i 1 II Wt 104 to l7 auk for mr tabor, ul flcrj lalag rrqairM, u4 to aaatala ounclf, we aori bunt poa laMMaa; proarpt psraMBt tow an. At ipimiioa ot ths pratat vavwr, lit April, bill flikaptiaatatUwlaatu any wtoo indabtad to this ofica, txjMel ft proajpt ntttemant of tk mow. Van JUDGE BATES' FltATFOBM- It will bo remembered by every reader of The West, that tome months since, the'St. Louis Keening: Xaei put forth an elaborate editorial, purporting to be, from the editor's ova personal knowledge, a correct exposition of Judge Bates' views upon the question of slavery.

In commenting upon that article, immediately after its appearance, we believed ourselves warranted' in holding lodge Bates responsible for entertaining the political sen-t irate therein attributed to him; and although most of the leading papers in the State remained silent upon this subject, Thb West, trae to its pledge of thorough and fearless independence, uttered frankly and at once, a total and radical dissent from, and condemnation of, the sectienal doctrines promulgated in that exposition. Subsequent events, however, amoug which may be mentioned, first, the published confession of the editor of the Evening that the so-called exposition of Judge Bate's views was neither written nor authorized by that gentleman, and secondly, the endorsement of Mr. Bates by various distinguished members of the Missouri Legislature, led us to hope sad believe, that, so far from upholding the false and sectional dogmas of Republicanism, or entertaining the sentiments attributed to him by the press of St. Louis, Judge Bates was, in troth what his friends and admirers had long claimed bim to be, a sound lawyer, a conservative legislator, and a profound and patriotic statesman, to whose hands the interests and well-being of onr whole country alight be safely entrusted. Impressed with these and kindred views, we have not failed speak iu terms directly favorable to the election of this distinguished gentleman to the highest office in the gift of the people, as a Uxiox Conservative Ciim-3ATE, coming from the Great West, and leading the conservative masse of the- nation on to a splendid victory, under no other banner than that npon which would be inscribed Equal and exact justice to all the Union, the Constitution, and the enforcement of the laws.

Sach, in brief, was virtually the position we occupied, when his response of the 17th of March, to the Republican Committee of Louis appeared. That response, and the letter 'which drew it forth, were both published in our hut issue, and without intending in the present article to discuss Mr. Bates' platform, we deem it our duty as a public journalist, in view of the premises, to taae a oecioea position euner lor or against him, without delay. We do thi, an nasuiy, out wicn toe ruuesi poesioie sense of the importance of the step we are about to take, and the results which may follow it. Frankly, then, we regard the Hon.

Edward Bates as a Black Bepubliean of the straight-est sect, a slavery restrictionist of the most obnoxious stamp, and an open and avowed enemy of the one great section of the confederacy in which he was born and reared, and to which he is indebted for all that be is or has. As such, we repudiate both him and his teachings, aad heaeeforth shall class hint as the fit political associate of Seward Co. In Minonri he ma be able to" carry a meagre squad of political mountebanks of the Blair perasasioB) ia his train bat we know that the conservative massee of oar peopU will span him with the contempt doe alike li his Apos-tacy and his ndimaium. Spain and Mexioo. It is without doubt tie dearest wish of Mr.

Buchanan and his administration to get up a war apos some side, are hU term of office expires, that may give him a beligerent notoriety in history; and it is not to be doubted but that he wU make the slightest pretext a sufficient causal to use all his authority to stimulate an issae. Thus the Suing out of two steamers which were on their way to the assistance of Miramon at Vera Cruz, and which were taken recently by vessels of our fleet, is immediately hud at tha door of the Spanish government, and it ia telegraphed over the country, "that anleas that government makes latut'aclory explanations, it will be construed into an act giving sufficient cause for breaking our treaty with Spain," whilst Mr. Buchanan is scratching his head, puzzled what to do with these vessels aad the men captured, we being at "peace with all the world aad the rest of despatches win be sent to oar Minister at Madrid requesting aa explanation of this breach of peace, in offering aid and comfort to Miramoa, whilst the United States were forming as alliance aad about striking a bargain with the Indian Juarez. If any flaw can be picked in the reply, or should it be deemed tatitjaetorji, the old Spanish Claims will be hunted up, and with these fresh complaints, wonderbua reasons will be shows why Cuba should belong to th-j United State. If those stubborn non -combative Republicans in the House of Representatives would only relax little in their refusals to second the Administration ia iU schemes with the Mexican Indiana and Us beligerent feelings, towards Spain, we might imagine the early prospect of bask- i ing antler the shado of the orange groves, and of surfeiting ourselves upon the delicious tro- pica! fruits of the Queen of the Antilles, under the protection of onr own stars aad stripes.

None can doubt but that eventually that little evergreen island will fall into the postession of this government, But considering our impoverished conditio at the present time, it is questionable whether we can afford to become possessore of this expensive jewel at the price which it must cost us, beeides the incoc venience of representation by those plethoric Spaniards, who ova all the lands and other projerty, and are said not to be either favorable to or well posted irt Republican tbrm of government. Theawita the eyes of the country epon him, and in eooi deration of these circumstances, we fear Mr. Buchanan will be compelled to be rather conciliatory, though he may flan mat- tare in such shape as to make aom political capital fx the Democratic party lring the coming campaign. In the meantime, Mr. McLase returns to Mexico with ths refused treaty, and as soon as he can ascertain whom a bargain can be made with that will be of nay foreo or character, he will negotiate for a lice of the swamp territory ofKorthern Mexico, which; wffl give employment, by driving ad lolling off the Indiana and half-breeds, to the thou sands of shoulder hitters and enthusiastic embryo military heroes), thus relieving society of a burthen, and diverting the political demagogue now agitating the eountry npos the everlasting negro This is the only benefit to be derived from Mr.

Me. Lnoe'a mission, and with this view it may be 4sirab that we should eaceeed, providing ws are hot so 'compronfuoil as to be drawn into conflict with Spain Hsel i Governor Wood 'of Illinois, iecomes iu. Bia lata ixnmu amn. rfautaarr. ue im vi: sas and Nebraska the position of this town can be seen More than thirty years ago thai point was the great emporium of the fur trade hordes of Indians, trappers and voyager mad this their rendzvous to dispose of their peltries to the traders, and many a tale of blood shed and lawless violence could the old walls of the Fort relate.

But that is passed, and now the log cabin and rude fence otlhe hardy pioneer meet the eye of the traveler, where counties million of buffalo, deer, antelope and wolves, together with bands of savage Indians held undisputed sway over this glorious and beautiful country. While you are shivering from cold and damp winds and their concomitants, we are baskiDg in the bright sun and blue sky which cheer us for weeks and months in succession. The ice has left our streams, the green grass is springing np, and all nature tells us- that winter is gone and spring is come. This point from its geographical position and its great proximity to the mining districts must become of considerable importance from hence lead roads to Golden Gregory 'sDiggingSjRussell's Gulch and thence to the celebrated Tarryall mines, South Park and other localities. A large -and substantial bridge two hundred aud fifty feet long is now being built oyer the Platte at this point, and will be completed in four weeks a saving of many miles of toilsome travel will be made to the emigrant by crossing here.

The distances from here to some of the principal mining districts may be of interest to many of your readers To Boulder City twenty, miles; Gregory's, fifty; Russells' Golden City, thirty-three nearly all of the above are situated west of St. Yrain, aud the late valuable discoveries are tending still more to the west and north. Denver is forty four miles south, and thence the distances are nearly the same to the above named localities. So view it as you may, there is a great saving of time and labor by crossing here. I regret to iuform you that deeds of blood- shed and murder are but too rife out here.

A few days since Mr. Siade, Road Agent for the Kxpress Company was shot at the Upper Crossing by a man named Jules, a Frenchman: The cause was but a trifle, Slade was about entering Jules' door after conversing about road matters with the drivers who were standing outside, wheu he was met by Jules who without a word fired three balls into his breast, one of which penetrated his right breast; the other two struck his arm and shoulder. Slade retreated to the cabin used by the boys of the company for sleeping, and while entering the door was fired upon ngaiu 'by Jules with a double barrel shot gun loaded with buck-shot, the whole of the load Liking effect in his side, arms, neck and breast, lacerating him most awfully; he staggered to a bed in the cabin, where he was found next day at noon by a friend who came up iu a coach, no attention having been paid him during the whole time. Jules was immediately arrested aud huug up but was cut down by some one, and soon made his escape to the Bluffs beyond. He had not returned at last accounts.

So sore as he is ever seen oy tne menu. o. ue win Suu most certainly. Slade was unarmed at the time of the attack. A surgeon was immedi- .1 1 Til ..1 alely obtained from Larsmie, and later ae -j-, i counts report him to be improving, if he does icvuici it mil ue iiiiioic An affair of honor took place in Denver on Wednesday the 7th, during my visit, between Bliss, Lieut.

Governor, and Dr. Stone; weapons selected were double barrel shot guns with ball at the first fire Stone fell, the ball passing through the groin. I heard late Wednesday night that he could not live. The affair created the greatest excitement, aud two hours before the time appointed every avenue leading to the fatal spot was crowded. Denver and Auraria were entirely deserted for the time being.

These events here are witnessed by hundreds. A few days before a notorious desperado who had beeu wounded by JackKeeler, the Sheriff of the County, was taken from his bed at twelve at night by a body of armed men and suspended to a tree, where he was left until next day the cause assigned was that he had sworn to kill a certain man the moment he got out. He has. been suspected of more murders than one. All agree that be merited death, and as his disposition was known no one was safe who incurred his hatred.

His name was Bill Atkins, alias Pensyltuck. A large train with uails and dour passed here yesterday: several more just behiud. Several large frame buildings have been erected here; also a good store well supplied with all theemigraut needs. A steam saw mill will be put up; the lumber to keep it employed is already cut. There is abuudauce of fine coal within four miles, while on the opposite bank there are millions of tous of beautiful red sand-stone tor building; in fact we have every thing needed but people, and these we shall have speedily or I am much mistaken.

Obsf.kvkb. CommRQirated.j St. Josum, March 2(J, lKtiO. KmroRs ok thk West Gentlemen: My attention has been called to an item in your paper this morning, in which a statement has I beeu ventured which does me injustice, and I the language attributed to me utterly false, and which I would like corrected. The facts in the case are as follows On Saturday morning a man came into W.

M. Sherwood's office, and wished for au officer to go down and arrest the mate of the Hesperian, stating that a man had been killed down at the boat landing. I immediately went down, accompanied by two other officers, to the steamer Hesperian, to arrest the party. The rumor of man killed had created some excitement, and when I arrived at the boat there was considerable of a crowd there who had followed me. I went on to the deck of the Hesperian aud enquired of Captain Ker-cheval for the man I wanted, and was met by him with a volley of harsh and abusive lan guage, accused ot bringing tne whole town to the boat to help arrest one man, and telling me I was beneath the notice of any gentleman.

I told him I came down to do my duly as an officer, and intended to do it that I did not come to be insulted, neither would I submit to it. One word brought on another, until I thought I had submitted toinsult enough, when I told him if he wished any satisfaction himself, he could have it, which he declined, and left the deck. My attention was then called to the man of whom I was in pursuit, and him I arrested and brought to the office of W. M. Sherwood.

K. BURNS. Shooting Affray. From the Leavenworth Times we learn that on Monday evening last, in Alexandria township, in that county, Benjamin Foster was shot by C. C.

Harrison, under the following circumstances It seems that an old grudge had existed between the parties, and that a few days previously Harrison had declared he would kill Foster the next time he saw him. Hearing of his threat Foster borrowed gun of his brother on Monday evening, and went to Harrison's house to see him and demanded an explanation. Harrison seeing him approaching the house, partly closed the door and fired upon him as he came ap. Foster felVthe ball having pass ed through his body, piercing the longs. Harrison was brought to town, and his preliminary examination begun before Squire McFarlnnd yesterday afternoon.

Foster is still living, aud there are some hopes of his ultimate recovery, In removing the dead from the grounds of the First Baptist Church, in La Grange Place, Philadelphia, One coffin was opened, in which the body was found to be almost wholly It was that of a man about forty year of age, and though it hod beeu in the earth for one hundred years, ttukcouutenaoee was as smooth and placid, and the white hair as perfect aa on the day it was placed in its renting 1 lace. I a jmspended. Is Intelligence from the Holy City is extremely meagre. General A. S.

Johnson, commanding the Division of the Army Utah, had left Camp Floyd for Washington, via the Southern route to California, thence by the Isthmus. The Church organ says the signs of spring are more favorable than they were five or six weeks ago, and if winter does not come to a close in the course of another week, it'eertairi ly will by the lapse of longi The weather had been very changeable, clear and cloudy with a little snow and rain occasionally. The Jordan range was mostly covered with a white mantle, and the ice in many places plenty in the streets. Flocks of wild ereese were fivine northward, which to the Yankees is a mr sign of spring. Prof.

Orson Pratt has been delivering lee- lures on the "Laws of Motion'' and "Light and Sound." at the Tabernacle, to crowded houses. President Young and Prof. Pratt are start ing public schools and academies, which is a good move, and a necessity, in consideration of the increasing juvenile portion of the commit uity. Central Overland Mail. The coach on this route, with mails from Denver and Salt Lake cities, reached this city about noon yesterday, bringing us the Rocky Mountain AVtre of the 21st, from which we compile a summary of intelligence from the gold fields.

To Messrs. Hincbley Hull we are indebted for the paper and a list of passengers who came throuch. From Denver were Messrs. Bradford and Vasquea, the form er of whom reports the grass all burnt off alon the Platte. Messrs.

Young and Price came through from Salt Lake City. ROUTES TO THE MINKS. The -Vtir-i has a long 'article in reply to correspondent of the St. Louis Democrat, who i recommends the SmokyHillroutetoemigrants, whfch it says Dirt roads are necessary lor foundations for railroads, and where the former are naturally so good as are those by the great valleys of the Platte and Arkansas, the latter can be easily and cheaply constructed, but the barren sand hills of the upper Kansas and the Smoky Hill are hardly practicable for the iron horse. Kaw asserts that friends of the Platte route, murder a few men or kill hundreds by starvation to prevent other routes becoming known.

Go ask the tottering forms oi the emaciated victims who were deluded over the Smoky Hill route last season ask the bleaching bones of those who tell by the way ask the widows and orphans of the Blue brothers ask the sole survivor of their party, who were tho uiurder- ers? whose hands are stained with blood? and see if they will not answer, Iwaw, and bis fellows The inference to be drawn from Kaw's let i ter, that travellers over all routes fared equal' ly bad, is untrue. There was do unusual inor-1 tality or suffering on any route, except the Smoky Hill. Those who set out by that route I diil struggle on over all routes, aud no wandering away to the right and left, intersect- ing the Platte and Arkansas routes at various P01 int8, or striking the mountains where ehance led them, until at this day, the Smoky Mill route haj, nQ gen-ray admitted, or defined terminus. 1 No fatality marked other routes. In the beginning of August, we travelled over tha i Platte route, along which had passed the i heaviest estern emigration and nearly all the returning and could count, with careful observation, but seven new graves, between Fort Kearney and this city.

Oft repeated efforts to divert the travel from the great natural routes across the plains have invariably failed, and we doubt not will again; at least we feel it our duty to warn the public against permitting themselves to be experimented upon, and cite them to the past year. If this boasted route is so good, why is it not settled, as along the Platte, where a traveler, with ordinary conveyance, Can every night find a furnished table, and sheltering roof KXEtXTlOX OF YOU KG. 1'he particulars of the trial of Moses Young, snd the evidence adduced, are published, with a letter which was appended at the request of Young himself, and which reads as follows Knowing that my earthly career is alout to close, I would ask the forbearance of the world, aud ask its kind judgement toward my memory. I acknowledge that the sentence was inevitable, and the trial fair. Hoping to be forgiven, I forgive ali mankind, and die hating no man.

"I beg the love and sympathy ot my relatives and friends, and have an abiding faith, and trust that 1 will meet my dear mother and father beyond the grave. Mosks YoWjg." During the time of execution the utmost order and quietness the inwneu.se crowd looking on iu subded silence, and "thus ended," says the Xeiei, "the sequel to the most cold-blooded, deliberate and seemingly unprovoked murder it has ever been our lot to be tamiliar with." KtRK IX IIKSVKB CITY. On Sunday evening, the 18th Denver was visited by a destructive fire, the first which has occurred in that metropolis, breaking out iu the large livery stable of Summers Dorsett, whose loss is about $2,000. The Fashion Saloon, about seventy feet distant, was slightly damaged, the loss to building and fixtures being nearly $200. The fire is supposed to have originated froir.

a cigar. MINIMI SEWS. Reports from Blue River aud Tarryall were not of un encouraging nature, the snow in many places being very deep, and frozen hard, and provisions scarce Miners were every day leaving for Gregory's, where new leads of astonishing richness were being constantly opened, though the water was too cold and the duys too short to permit of their being worked to advantage. Operations on Clear Creek and in Boulder diggings were paying well, the miners re-oc. ciipriug their old cabins and claims.

New beds were being opened and quartz piled up tor summer working. The Aetot is ecstaiic in relation to the prospects, and says, that never has the spring dawned upon a regi'n of country of brighter future than now dawns upon the chosen land of Jefferson. One year ago it was comparatively unknown and its re9orces hidden, and its unparelleled wealth scarce dreamed of. In four months of the past summer and fall, full a million of dollars was taken out by a handful of men, mainly ia a district of country not larger than a single township, or six miles square, laboring under the greatest disadvantages, and with scarcely any machine- Tbe climate is infinitely superior to that of any other region, east of the Rocky Mountains, and by many preferred even to that of the Pacific coast. Altogether, Jefferson presents more attractions for new beginners, enterprise, and permanent, pleasant homes, than any other portion of North America.

Flour from the States was selling at $25 per 100 pounds. Weather pleasant, and grass starting all over the country. Amalgamation marriage are becoming of frequent occurrence in that Atlantis of "nig-gcrism" known as her majesty's possessions in North America. Every day we have intelli gence that some fugitive farm hand has captivated a sympathetic and romantic Miss, who thinks it delightful to be Desdemona to a real Othello. The last case is that of a very pretty young woman ia Canada, with a pretty large income, who married a black preacher, well advanced in years, and the mob are mad about the alliance, and have handled Othello roughly, and broken the glass in the abode of the incongruous couple.

The lady's taste may be questioned and criticised, but there ia no reason why the transaction should so far of ford employment for their many bauds. If every foolish marriage Were to call a mob into existence, the world would revert to chaos in hurry. Thk Km io ration. By a letter received from Dr. Henry, at Fort Kearney, and published ia the Omaha Jlepubliean, we learn that np to Monday, the fifth inst, forty-three team for Denver City had passed that point.

Nearly all of these were from Omaha and St. Juaeph, with -a few front Leaves worth and Kansas City, which is but an indication of what will be the case during the entire aeeeon. 1 i "Oh, no," said the General, shaking my hand again, "1 shall never forget Sam Dale. We walked into his reception room, and I was introduced to Col. Benton and five or six other distinguished men.

They were all very civil and invited me to visit them. They were talking "uullificatutn," the engrossing subject at that period and the President, turning to me, said, "Genera! Dale, if this thing goes on our eountry will be like a bag of meal with both ends open. Pick it up in the middle or otherwise, and it will run out. 1 must tie the bag and save the counlrv." The coiiiiany now took leave, but when 1 rose to retire with Col. King, the General detained tne, ordered up some whisky, and directed his servant to rcfii.se all visitors uutil one o'clock.

We talked over our campaigns, and theu of the business that brought me to Washington. Ho then said, "Sinn, you have been true to your country, but you have made one mistake in life. You are now old and solitary, and without it bosom friend or family to comfort you. God called mine away. But all I have achieved fame, power, everything 1 would exchange if she could be restored to ine for a moment.

"They shall go right, sir," he exclaimed, passionately shivering his pipe upon the table. He calmed down after this, and showed mo his collection of 'iles, many of a most costly Htid curious kiud, sent to him from every quarter, his propensity for smoking being well known. said he, "will da to look ut. I still smoke mv corncob, Sain, as you and I have often done together; it is the sweetest ana oest pipe. The iron mail trembled with emotion, am for some time covered his face with his hands.

and tears dropped on his knee. I was deeply affected my. lt. lie took two or three turns across the room, and then abruptly said "Dale, they are trying me here yon will witness it; but, by tho God of Heaven, I will up hold the laws. I understood him to be rcferriuir to nullifi cation again, and his mind having evidently recurred to it, and I expressed the hope that things would go right.

When I rose to take leave, he pressed me to accent a room there. "I can talk to you at nitrbl: in the day I am beset." I declined on the idea of business, but dined with him several times, always no matter what digu taries were present" sitting at his right hand He ate very sparingly, only taking a single u-lass of wine, thouih his table was magnifi cent. When we parted for the last time, be hBid, "My friend, farewell; we shall see each other ao more let us meet in heaven." 1 could only answer him with tears, for felt that we should meet no more on earth. The following is the message of the Gov ernor, vetoing the Penitentiary bill: Kxei L'TivR Department, I Jefferson City, Mc, March 20, 00. Gentlemen of the Senate: I herewith re turn to you without mv signature, a bill en titled "An act to lease the Penitentiary." An eminent poet has said: "Man's inhuman ity to man makes count less thousands mourn Because ol the inhumanity which, in mr esti mation, characterizes the bill, I withhold my approval from it.

As indicated in the severe messages in which I have had occasion to hide to our Penitentiary, I regard the system of leasing as calculated to cause the infliction of needless wrongs upon the convict, and therefore illy adapted to the reformatory ends for which such institutions are intended, Their object is not revenge, and if it were. there is excess in all revenge that may be done with less. Reform is the only legitimate purpose for winch puinsumcnt is ever inflicted, so tar as the offender is concerned, and all excess of punishment has an opiKisite tendency. The fact that convicts have ortended I lie laws of the land, is no reason why law-maker should do violence to the noble impulses of the hu man heart, in imnosing penalties upon them to place a large number of convicts under the management of those who are only inter ested in making their labor profitable, withou the immediate care of disinterested officers, would inevitably result neglect and cruelty, Such a system is wholly unworthy of this en lightened age, and is not demanded, as has lieen repeatedly stated, on account of econo my, these views, the objections, in mv lnind, are insiqierable. V.

rv respccltully, It. M. rfcVV All T. lilt JfECI.INK OF TUB l'RAUA. IbeAcw Orleans SitwJiia Delta, of this week, takes un this subject, nud has the following suggestive remarks One of the chief causes, underlying all the others, ot the decline ot the drama, is to be found, we think, iu the universality of books and newspapers.

Men can get plenty of men tal and various mental recreation without listening to lectures und sermons, or attending the representation of the dmina. Atter reading the ponderous leaders of some political journal, the last sensation'novel, and the account of the lost mostrous tragedy or farce in real life, they are prone to amuse the sense rather than the mind. As a form of story-telling and delineation of life and char acter, tor the closet, the drama is fast beini swallowed by that literary nnncoudn, the novel while as a public amusement it is being fust pushed from the stage by mere eyc-dnzzling siectacutar displays, troundcrftil mechanical aud muscular tents, niclo-drainntic medleys, comic extravngau.as, and the like superficial aud light contrivances to wake sense and narcotize thought. We do not say that the legiti mate drama will certainly perish but we do say that without some new development, cor responding with the necessities of its situation and mayhap seconded by a reaction, in public taste, it con not rise above its present equivo cal ana precarious position. The Washington correspondent of the New York Jlfruld says, in relation to the charge against the Administration, writing under date ol the 24th "The House Committee lo investigate al-(edged executive usurpations, examined Mr.

Wendell to-day relative to thedirburseiiient of money train the proceeds of the p-iblic print ing to carry certain clocUous. He made some startling uevelopeuients reflecting seriously upon distinguished government officials, which will either be explaiued away or result in a movement for impeachment. "Judge Birch, of Missouri, was this eveniug summoned by the Sergeant at Arms lo appear before Mr. Covode's Executive Corruption Committee ou Monday tiext. it is supposed that he is to be examined respecting the charges of official malversation which he brought against the Commissioner of the General Laud Office two years since, and that the investigation wi'l involve the necessity of summoning a number of additional witnesses from Missouri and Pennsylvania.

The charges are said to be of the gravest character, aud the Judge is such a man as not to prefer such accusations lightly or without recognizing his responsibility to make them good if called on. He was returning home from Virginia and on his way to the enrs when subKcnaed. The late Governor Biist ll, of Illinois, leave two daughters, aged respectively sixteen and nineteen years, the fruit of his first marriage. It is interesting in this connection to compare the full honors of the illustrious dead with the apparent promise of the poor young schoolmaster physician of Warren county, who having been rejected at the bt. Louis barracks, out of health, made a foot journey of forty miles into Illinois, fonnd a borne with General James, commenced a school, and married a daughter of his.

host, of which union these two daughters. Then, loved as his own children are two adonled daughters. one taken into the family at Washington during his Congressional career, the other younger, and adopted from the Chicago Or Shan Asylum in 159. The three orphan aughters of the lute Colonel Kinney have shared as his wards, his affectionate parental care and regard, inns a nouietioid ot seven daughters who were with him during the last hour of hi life, and received to the last, most touching proofs of his affection. Speaking of the decline of Mr.

Douglas in tho Senate, the Chicago I'm and Trilmn says: Quite recently Mr. angina made an effort to secure the clerkship of the Harper Ferry Investigating Committee for hi reporter, Sheridan, the same who accompanied hint in bi last Illinois campaign. Mr. Sheridan Is a good phonographer, and we doubt not, other-wia nabbed for th place. Douglas labored personally with each member ef ta commit' tee ia his behalf, aad the, remtlt waa that Mr.

Sheridan did not get a aiagl vol. The committee elected Mr. Marpby, one of the Globe reporter, who had never applied for toe place. in ao art of road yel'ui lie completed, und the small sum lo be realized to each when divided out thus wasting the means of the State, hazarding her credit, and hampering her energies and pros-iieritv, in a fruitless, hopeless, profitless task. Nor is this all.

i lie burdcu of interest which it imposes upon the Statu exceeds the resources retained to meet it. The result must inevitably he a protest of our bonds for noti-paymciitot interest at one or both of these periods: thus incurring the shame itud dishonor of having our State proclaimed bankrupt throughout the markets of the world." An Oily Letter from the Oil Springs. As the Gil Springs in Trumbull county, Ohio, are exciting a great deal of interest we prevailed upon the Fat Contributor to go down there last week, ill order that we might furnish our readers with an authentic account of the locality. We have received the following unc-i tuous letter. Dkak HEiiisTER Kverylhing about here is so creasy and oily it is with extreme diffi culty that I can write at all.

My pen slips out of my fingers; there is an oily scum on the ink; the paper is fairly transparent, and I slosh around iu my chair in a demncd unpleasant manner. Patience and perseverance (sweet oil is unnecessary here,) will, however, overcome many obstacles. AX OII.Y TRACK. i arrived here at a very late hour last uigbt, on RD trajll( Bnj as well have come time. All trains are behind time here, 1 learn, owing to the accumulation of oil ou the track at this end ot' the road.

The oil fries out of ths ground and lubricates the rails for a great i distance. We shouldn't arrived here at all if the passengers hadn't got out and sprinkled I the track with cigar ashes. 1 slipped out of bed (nobody "arises" here; we all Wi'ointo bed and slip out,) at an earl n.oar this morning and began my investiga tions, i lounu a section embracing louneen thousand acres of land chock full of oil springs. HOW THK WOMEN FRY IIOt'liH XfT. Drilling is unnecessary here as the oil boils up in springs, sometimes to the height ot twenty-five feet, and is caught in tiu pails as it comes dowu.

On a hot dav, 1 am told, it is no unusual thiug to see the women frying doughnuts in these jets of oil. The balls of wuujcu ttie uiuppeu into tue jets, ue re tney are allowed to toss about like corks in a fountain, I until they are fried by the heat of the sun. SLIPPERY ELM. The only species of tree which abounds here is the tlijipery elm. These trees are so slippery that a squirrel can't climb them without dipping his paws in Spalding's Prepared Glue, a small bottle of which he always carries suspended abo.ui his neck.

There are a few maple trees here, but no sugar is made, as nothing but oil runs out when they are tapped. A RIVFR OF There is one considerable sized creek running through Trumbull county which is all oil. It was discovered a short time ago in a very singular manner. Three boys went in bathing aud when lhey came out were so greasy they couldn't stay in their clothes. As last as they sliped them on tbey would slip off again, and one of the lads in a heedless moment nar- luin cscnrcu slipping uui Ul Ills Sltlll.

tll reaching home tueir parents, being exceedingly frugal, wrung them out and extracted about fourteen gallon of oil J'rom the three buy.t' Fact. A company are erecting a larue candle factory on the bank of the river, preparing to dipeundles in it. Yours truly. FAT CONTRIBUTOR. Siiiiititsky iicginter.

A complimentary benefit to Mrs. Kate I'. Ryan took place at the Gayety Theatre, in Shreveport, on the 27th when the "Hidden Haud" was produced, with Mrs. R. as Capitola, S.

K. Ryan, as' Wool, J. J. Wallace, as Black Donald, J. F.

Sherry, as Old Hurricane, and J. Wambold as Pompey, in which the latter gave a banjo sulo. The theatre was crowded, and Mrs. Ryan was presented on behalf of: the citizens of Shreveport, with a watch and chain valued at $200. At the close of the play, Mr.

and Mrs. Kyati were called out, and each responded iu a few appropriate remarks. The theatre bus been iu successful operation under Mr. Ryan's management for the past two months. High up among the Sierra Nevada mountains, near the head of the Stanislaus river, last March, no living thing snve the watch dog and snow birds hiring been seen for a month, the men at Murphy reservoir were sur prised to see a long yellow continuous line of aomethiug moving through the air close to the snow, which Was then fifteen feet deep.

It was a flight of yellow butterflies. Whence they came or whither they rested, says the St. Andreas Iwlrpemlr.Hl, are mysteries unaccountable as the mission of the wir.d that sustained tliem. The flight continued for several hours. For a week preceding this phenome- nun.

the weather had been warm and pleasant. State University. By a circular received from Columbia, we notice that the chairs of the faculty of the above institution having been vacated by act of the Legislature, the curators will receive applications and testimonials until May 15th, I which should be addressed to Robert L. Todd, Secretary of the Board. The current session terminates on the fourth of July, and the next commences ou the first ot October, when it is expected the Professors who may be elected to the several chairs will be ready to enter on their respective duties.

Mrs. Dr. Lydia Sayer Hasbrouck's Siiyl for the last fortnight is out, and contains only two advertisements. Here is one of them: Coxjcoal Partner Wanteii. Reform ladies under thirty, with dark eyes and plump forms, please address B.

RM Coventry, R. I. N. B. Correspondence confidential.

Good references given. If there are any "reform ladies" with dark eyes and plump forms" in this vicinity, thev will please take They are having Sunday eveniug performances in the German theatre at Leavenworth. The opening piece, last Sunday, was a tableaux of the Goddess of Liberty, in which a young man personated the Goddess. Crino line in punts. A week well filled up with selfishness, and the Sabbath stuffed full of religious exercise, will make a good Pharisee but a poor Christian.

There are many persons who think Sunday is a with which to wipe out the sin of the week. We are pleased to learn that Capt. De Haven, of the fine steamer Alonzo Child, ha quite recovered from hi recent acvere illness, and will tooa be at his accustomed place oa the deck of Li boat for a trip ap the Missouri. a i Wkaa frm tha wlattv trawtea at tka au FU itaty ar tkfcr lak ul km Lot tfcaa tka aar.fi Aaataraa laata, lrrt wtot apsaraata tka varga afan, TkraMfc tka ptj awa tka awaUaw Mk har what. ktOTi-oUiutaf Uri, tka karkut(ar frprui( The New York 7Wc, having pronounced Old Brown tortuous and hypocritical, induces Prentice to remark, that the lost time the public had a good look at the old fellow, he seemed to lie pretty "straight up und down." A woman who went about the streets in New York, picking up coal from the ashes, recently died, anil several thousand dollars in gold and silver were found umong her effects.

Another coal picker lately bought a farm for $4,000. Black-eyed Indies are most apt to be pas- sionate and jealous, lilue eyed soulful, tralh- ful, affectionate and confiding. Gray-eyed philosophical, literary, resolute, aud cold- hearted. Hazel-eyed quick tempered and i tickle. Old Mrs.

Brown is making a good thing out of the martyrdom of her husband. Besides the material aid already advanced by the fanatics of New England, the equally foolish niggers of Hayti have now contributed a thousand dollars for her benefit. At a restaurant in New York, a day or two ago, a young man bought some oyster, for which he paid twenty-rive cents. Before he had finished eating them, he discovered in them seven large and valuable pearls, which be readily sold for two hundred dollars, A letter from Vera Cruz states that nil the raw bides in that city had been pressed into service for the protection of the public buildings and dwellings airainst the enemy's shells. A quantity already shipped had likewise been taken back on shore, for the same purpose.

The Scientific Amer ican has made a cal- culation that there are at least 200,000 smokers in the city of New York, who upon an average consume two cigars a day, making the total consumption 400,000 per day. These, at au average cost of four cents each, will amount to $10,000 daily, consumed in that city alone. This makes annually. tut When A California letter writer says a sick Indian is giveu over by the Medicine Man they proceed to bury him at once. It's no use to make a fuss about it they're bound to sod hitn.

On one occasion thev took an old chap out and buried him in spite of his struggle, and left him. The next morning Mr. Indian appeared again. He bad scratched out, and at last accounts was as good as new." Mr. James O.

Sheldon, of Geneva, N. one of our most enterprising breeders of blood stock, has met with a serious loss, in the destruction by fire of his large grist mill, und the adjoining buildings. His Southdown sheep were folded iu the pens, beneath a large barn which adjoined the mill, and before they could be set tree, two hundred and fifty of them perished in the tiames. Mr. Sheldon's loss is estimated sit insurance about $10,000.

An writing from the Frazer River gold mines, says My hopiuion it, the miuing season is too bloody short the blasted winter is too long aud iu summer the river is too 'iub, ve know, and what can a man hexpect for to do here anv ow. BAILBOAD CONVENTION A special dispatch to the Cincinnati Emjui- rer gives the proceedings ot the Kailroad Convention in Louisville, on the 21st, called together on the completion of the line between Cairo and New Orleans, to arrange connections for harmonious operation of both systems of roads. Large delegations were present, The roads represented were Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Toledo, Terra Haute, Cincinnati, Columbus, Pittsburg, Philadelphia and New York roads, on the North and from the South, Mobile, Charleston, New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville1 and Louisville. Hon.

James Guthrie was chosen President of the Convention, and Messrs. Gill and Du-rand, Secretaries. No definite action was had- on summer time, but the time of starting from New Orleans will probably lie 6 A. M. and 6 P.

from Cincinnati, 6 und 10 A. and about 10..10, P. M. The time from New Orleans to Cairo will be thirty-one hours to Cincinnati, fifty-one to Columbus, fifty-six to Pittsburg, sixty-five to Philadelphia, seventy-seven to New York, eighty-two to Cleveland, sixty-two to Buffalo, sixty-eight. Tho rates on fourth-class freights hence to New York were reduced to fifty-one cents by river and rail, and filly-six all rail.

Flour was fixed at 'ninety cents. It was authoritatively announced that the Pennsylvania Central road will forego her de sire for slow schedules, and make very fast time. St. Joseph ami Marysvu.lk Railroad. The track laying on this road was commenced yesterday in the presence of a large number of people who had congregated to witness the inauguration of the era of railroads in Kan sas, whicn is destined to develope the resources and add to the settlement of that Territory in a very rapid manner.

About half a mile of the road was completed yesterday, and an engine will soon be pnt upon the mils to facilitate the process of construction. It is confidently expected that Wolf River crossing wiii.be made during the ensuing summer, thus opening up the most important link in the great railway chain to the Pacific and the gold mines oi the eastern slopes. Horse RaIi.roaus. The horse railroads in New York are better property than the gold mines of California, if the iW is correct in its estimate of the profi's they yield. Third avenue road, for instance, cost about $405,000.

It is represented by a stock of $1,250,000, and it is now qunted at about one hundred and seventy per or, in other words, returns some twenty per cent, upon about fine times its value. The Sixth avenue road cost about $230,000, is represented by a stock of which is said to sell, when any of it is to to be had, at one hundred and sixty per cent The Eighth avenue cost about $260,000, has stock of and is said to be worth about two hundred per eetiU with no purchases to be made at that. a Ckxtra.1, Ovfrland Poxy Express St. Joseph to Sas Francisco Tex Dats. We understand thnt arrangements are all com pleted for storting the Pony Express promptly on the 3d of April.

The ridor and horse for the ran out of St. Jo. are here, and have been over a ground several time. B. F.

Ficklia expected in by next express, and will be here to start the the first hone. i I.