davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04
Private Correspondence

WASHINGTON, Feb. l, 1886.
The Globe of this morning gave you an official state
ment i'll regard to the interesting topic of the mediation
rendered by England. That article is wholly unsas-
factory and decepous, Of the official statements
public affairs The Globe pretends not to know
whether the mediation has been adopted or not but ex-
presses hope that the good Offices of Great Britain
may be employed with success, &c. Now the fact is
that the President has made his decision upon the Offer
and has neither objected absolutely accepted it.
He has accepted it under some ungracous conditions
which will disgust England enrage France and widen
the breach between the countries. The despatch
with the reply has actually been sent to Norfolk and
the Kings Messenger is on the ocean before this
time. My informant had this from one of the Cabinet
In all private circles, Saturday and again Yesterday
where the mediation talked of, found that the ex
elusive Jackson men pronounced it impertinent
reference on the part of England and declared that
would be as disgraceful to accept the Offer as it would
to make the apology. Others, who are in the conf
dence of the President took the ground that the Pres
dent would not accept the offer, unless was shown to
be made at the instance of France Taking these two
things together man of even less than you
possess can easily the drift of the conditions-
The offer is to be accepted only the condition that
the mediator shall distinctly declare that he comes for
ward and makes the proposition at the instance of
France.
This day sulled by another q black debate" as
DIR. Sutherland has we'll characterized the abolition
discussions. We shall the end of this bust
ness. The more | contemplate it, the more serious
does it appear to be- The spirit of fanacism, uniting
with agraranism though directed against slavery
alone will ultimately and before long, sweep away all
our Institutions.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

~ BY the advertisement in another COLUMN, il will
be seen that Mr. Leicester, the celebrated extravagan
singer" takes benefit at the Franklin, on Monday
evening Mr.. Leicesters without Doubt enc of the
most natural and able rersonaor Of the negro charac
ter in this country; Those whe have never seen a
veritabe southern negro, recommended to
their seats early this is his last appearance, and
crowds will flock pay their solid tribute of respect to
this great favorite.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

The WEATHER.-Early Yesterday morning, large
Geld flee, floating up with the food tide, drfed foul
of several vessels at piers II and 49, parting their asts
and otherwise seriously damaging them. AT 10 in the
morning, the ice had completely blocked up the east
river, rendering for time perfectly impossible for the
ferry boats, but for foot passengers many of
whom were hardy enough to attempt passage. The
brig franklin and schr Stephen, had their bowsprits
carried away, by getting foul of other vessels. The
sch'r President lost her maa boom and the ship Ala
bama her quarter tmbers.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04
~ Jack Reeve is in Boston.

More Bioodshed.-This morning about O'Clock.
near Lawrenceburg, as the steamboats, Paul Jones and
Swsure were coming up the river, they came in con-
tact and to crowd off the Paul JONES' and avoid being
pressed on the shore by her, the Swsure, which
the inside boat, made Of sticks of wood and in so
DOING Of The hands on board the Swiftsure were
struck among them the pilot, of Duty who immediate
y went into his room and brought rifle loaded it,
and went upon the forecastle fred and shot the pilot
the wheel on board the Paul Jones, the ball striking
him in the neck, and passing through it, wounded him,
as is believed, MORALLY. His is Sylvester Ed
wards-Ciacinndti Post
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

GENERAL SEssIoEs.-Present, the Recorder and AL
deman Ferris and Banks.
VIM. Collins was put upon his trial for grand larce-
ny, in stealing from Capt. John Barker three hundred
dollars, in hundred dollar bills-Collns was in the
cabin toeing COOK and steward while Capt Barker was
paying money, and he saw where the kew of tina
chest was pu-as Capt. b. left the vessel Col
Inns took the key opened the chest and stole the money
In his examination at the police Office, he confessed the
rheii-only $50 have been recovered Guilty.
In the of Joseph Ashten indicted for grand lar
ceny, nole prosequi was entered, the prosecutor
having since ascertaned that Ashton had bought the
articles in question. Adjourned until to-day, at IL
A. NJ
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

BRooKLYy FERRY.-Terrble complaints made
daily, ag ainst the proprstors of the Fulton Ferry.
The boats said to be entirely unseaworthy. The
other night, hundred were left to while away
their leisure time a whole night in the ferry house
Yesterday, two hundred embarked in the morning boat
but did reach the city till near II O'Clock. The
people Of Brooklyn have had meeting to take into
consideration these crying evils. They right.
Cry aloud and spare not" If the propretors of the
ferry are dividing SOOper year profit the public
ought to be attended to.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04
MINISTER TO ENGLAND.

We understand from Washington, that the Hon. An
DREW STEVENSON has been nominated by the Presi-
dent of the United States the Senate for the Office of
Minister of the United States Great Britain, and the
Hon. JOHN III. EATON for that of Minister 10 SPAIN
Ii will be recoleced that short season SINCE Mr.
Stevenson was rejected on a similar nomination BY the
Senate, without any justification, other than
those ridiculous party scruples which mere politicians
frequently upon. We happy to see that he has
been re-nominated by the President and We are net
without hope that he viii be confirmed without delay.
We know Mr. Stevenson welL-his fine talents-hiS dig
nied characteristics admirable capacity-no man could
have been selected suitable than he is the
present of things between this country and Eng
land. Ii is full and hgh time that the relations, mpor
tant and delicate, pending between this country
and France in which England is also involved by her
mediation, should be grappled by talent more mature
than what may be necessary for simple Charge d
Afairs who frequently simple enough, in all con-
science.
We trust that delay will be produced by the
Senate confirming the nomination. By the time that
the minister reach England, with proper in
structons for his high duties the British cabinet will be
ready submit the final settlement of the French ques
ton in the character of mediator Mr.. Stevenson will
HAYES double duty to perform but he is fully compe
tent to the task. His very appointment augurs GER
tany for the future peaceful relations of this country
and France.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

THE CoRPoRATIoS.-Both branches Of tHe Corpora
lion met last night Previous to o'clock, the tea
hour, business of very great importance DONE
The Street Committee, of the Board Of Assistants
ported in favor Of widening and continuing Beaver
from William 10 Wall. 1t was adopted. Why don't
these wsemen think Of extending Exchange streetfrom
rver rive through Broadway and cutting off half of
the house of Robert Lennox, Esq., That would be
an improvement worth talking Of
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

The ISDIcTMENTs.-We could learn nothing further
yesterday of the Indictments against Day, Beach, and
Webb. The Grand Jury quite busy We do not
wish to push the business, il reform could be effected
by other MEANS Day has shown symptoms of amend
ment by purchasing the Rev. Robert Halls Works.
Webb is silent. He ought TO get copy of the shorter
Catechsm and learn least least five of the Com
mands-more at present might be too much for his
pacity. That will do to begin with.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

so, So
So, so" says Oshello-ss, so, say we too. Bache-
Or the blockhead not yet deadnot vet quite hung.
He kicks most awfry, and his dsembodied spirit has
already paid visit to the British Consul Dr. Sleighs
success haunts poor Bachelor-Dr. Sleigh's growing
reputation dsturbs the drveller. DIR. Seighs crowded
lectures at the New York Universy-his election as
member Of the Eucleian Society, will be the second
death of poor Bachelor. La the Sun of Yesterday he
published certificate from the British Consul, and
endeavours to extract of isolated fact of no sort
Of consequence whatever, something injurious to the
character Of DIR. Sleigh Bachelor pesiered the Consul
foz several days" want you to certify want YOU
to certtfy'-"i waxt YOU to certify" Mr.. Buch4uan
TO get rid of Monsieur Tonson did certify that he ex
amined the Lancet. "Vell, oy il ~ On the 18th
Of December last the British Consul said,
certify that DIR. Sleigh submitted to my examination
various documents, letters and testimonials which he
received in London. With several gentlemen who
have signed the same, am personally acquainted and
have no hesitation in saying such authentic.
The accuracy of this has been confirmed 10
Ms personally by Hr. BaehaRan On this, DIR. Sleigh
stands as rock. Can Bachelor invalidate them
Can he call on MIR. Bachasan about these testimonials
The magny of this fellow and the seal breakers of the
Sum- is only making friends for Dr. Sleigh who but for
the violent and ceaseless prosecutions might have taken
ten years TO attain the celebrity he has already
reached in two short months.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

estitled to your support and in turn you shall try
place me as surgeon or physician in Guys Hopeta by
support de motion. We must keep piece OF de press
to ourseE Even f we gaway our Jorenal it will pay
us in de end. We may hombug some of the public,
and some OF de press by it, but oder of de press
shall not be humbug al all. (Great Laugbter.l
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

u MIR. Somebody has sent tine fifth edition
Of scientific and entertaining work. entitled American
Antiquities, or Discoveries in the West" by Josiah
Priestly. From the slight inspection allowed by our
time, pronounce it valuable acquisition to the
Library of every person that has taste for antiquities
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

FROM TExAs.-We received yesterday the Texas
Republican of the Goth December published at Brazo
ra Texas. 1t shows noble and gallant spirit-ull Of
fire and independence. 1t copies long articles from the
New York Herald on the movements in favor Of Texas
held in this city.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

POLICE BEScH-Last night the Corporation reap
pointed to Office Police Justices Hopson Palmer and
Wyman They also appointed associate Justice,
John NJ. Bloodgood for the lower police. All the pre-
sent clerks were re-appointed.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

ABoLIrIeS,-The number of Ant-Slavery societies
now in motion is AGO. They expect to increase them
TO 600 before May. Why don't the Colonization clubs
join themi Birds of feather flock together"
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

MASSACHUSETTS ScHooLs.-There are 1924 male,
and 1898 female children, attending the schools of
Massachusetts,.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

u Many hundreds crossed over both the North and
East rivers, on the ice, yesterday, at all hoars.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

~ The Sun to-day will talk about the Post Office
and Mr.. Wetmore-ts hundred thousand readers
"mad dog in Wall street." sleghing in summer" and
other miserable trash. Faugh,
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

u Mcdowell is out again in the San Of to-day, on
the Ladies of the Benevolent Society. Oh the barba
rian,
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

u We must confess, that in the present strife to
locate the Post Office in Chamber street, some
what at loss discover what important benefit in the
rise of real be expected from the selection Of
such locality. Let the corporation permit the Harlem
Rail Road to to the head of Wall street, and
general benefit to real estate and unspeakable
venience would result to the whole community 1t is
calculated that by the 4th July next, will to
Harlem which will be months than
templated when the tunnel was commenced. Should
it be brought to Wall street, how long would it be be-
fore the line of Road Harlem would be occupied with
the residence of some of our of business?
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

u Senator Benton will please to accept thanks
for the package of Congressional documents oblig
ingly We will give the United States Bank
clip in a day two.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

u The Courier and Enquirer is getting into our
wake, the sub beet of the spring trade and Philade
phis Dragging.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

q Maria Monk, the Black Nun. is said to be on
her death bed. Who will publish her last words and
dying speech
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

GP Nearly colnnaa Of Rer advertisements, receired
yesterday afternoon, left out this morning for rant
eftime and to set up and insert them. Patience
Kind friends
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

u Is Dearborn the publisher of the American
Monthly, alive :
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

FIRE.-Yesterday morning, fire broke out in the
Cabinet Warehouse of Messrs. De Bevoise s. Garrett
son, No. 81 Beekman Connected with the main
building, is back frame workshop and large quan
y of lumberyet by the persevering exertons Of the
fremen, the flames confined to the building in
which the fire originated. None of the stock was burnt
that in the upper loft of the
The kindness and liberality of Mrs. Floyd to the
Gremen, will be gratefully remembered by all who par
took of her generous hospitality.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

IL The Herald Carrier for the route west of Broad
way and south of Canal street, has been sick several
days.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

PosT OFFIcE.-A string of resolutions received
by the Corporation last night against the removal Of
the Post Office from its present location. Passed them
will pass more-Hi pass all.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

% The Harpers have taken to publishing cheap
liter atare, in self defence.
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

What noise is this, Not dead, Not yet quite dead?
would not have thee linger in thy p4ia-
The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-02-04

UPPER PoLIcE.-On Monday night, officer T. N.
Tompkns of the upper police, discovered lot of do
nestle carpeting, apparently stolen ON house,
as il had been partly cut and partly from the floor.
II is now at the upper police awaiting owner where
it may be had by proving property.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-10-05

Aug. "a. JOSEPH WOOD,
TRIAL OF Rev. GEO. SroRRs.-Our
readers have not yet forgotten the infa-
nous outrage on law and justice and
common sense committed against Mr..
Storrs at Pitsfeld, last March. 1t will
De remembered that he was charged, on
the OATH Of SHERBURNE GREEN, with
being q common railer and brawler,"
and, on the miserable and ridiculous les-
timony Of two men, who, out of seoenteen
witnesses summoned, were chosen as the
most supple tools, and after speech, wor-
thy only Of JACK Cade, from MOSES
NORRIS, JR. ESQ, member of the
Bar,-was convicted by REUBEN T.
LEAVITT, Of Pitts6eld, assisted by
ROBERT KNOX, Of Epson. and
HENRY ROBY. Of Chichester, public
magistrates of New Hampshire, and sen
fenced to be committed to the house oil
correction, AMI put to hard labor for the
term OF three months p--The case came
up last Monday afternoon, by appeal, be
fore the Court Of Common Pleas nov
sitting in this town. His Honor, Judg,
Richardson, called for the prosecuting
party, but no one responded: He called
again. He inquired Of the Attorney
General-hs knew. nothing Of the mat
ter. A member Of the Bar referred the
Judge to Moses Norris-who was pres
ent--he shook his head, while every eye
in the room was bent on him with pierc
ing Chances. Another member remark
elthat "he hal repented" No one ap
pearinz to conduct the prosecution, TIT
Judge ordered it to be discharged.-Her
oil Of Freedom.
srRAINISo our A GNAr, & swAL
LovINe CAMEL""--The Wester
Chtistiaa Advocate Of the 9th instant
contains more than column of mattel
written, as the editor informs US. t. on tn
spur Of the moment" against the use {
Organs and instrumental music in Meth
o1ist churches" and all this, because III
editor OF that paper had heard, that i
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-10-05
LEFT HANDED NOTICE..
wv HEN merchants advertise good
fir en- 10 or NOR honics Motif, III

:" HEN merchants advertise goods
w for sale, or mechanics notify the
public Of their intention of carrying on
business, they generally give people to
understand that they shall trade very lor,
and perhaps go "psg lOsrsr" than their
neighbors. Now, as | am left handed, l
shall go the other way. Considering the
rise in stock, and most kinds of produce, l
feel it my duty to 60 "shade higher"
than formerly, on many articles Of work,
and think it fair play to notify my custom
ers accordingly. TO shoe horse round
with new, heavy shoes, then wait wear
and take one bushel of corn to cancel the
charge, don't talk turkey' to me: 224O
lbs: OF hay costs about twice the amount
now that it did five or six years ago, and
many other articles bear price nearly or
quite in that proportion. Believing it also
TO be an incorrect principle to shoe all
horses at the same price, shall, from and
after the first day Of October next, tary the
prices as near as may be, according to
the cost Of shoeing. My cash prices will
be for shoeing a horse round with new
shoes, from one dollar to one dollar and
twenty-five cents, and my charging prices
from one dollar and twenty five 10 one dol
lar and fifty cents AS most kinds of
produce may be readily turned 10 cash,
would say to those whe have light work
done and make prompt pay in produce,
that the above alteration will not natrri-
ally affect them. would saw also to my
''long TITLED" customers who pay at ali,
that it will be for their interest to 81 toe up
in season.
When stock and produce comes down,
my prices for ready pay shall come down
too, Gentlemen may decide whether the
above is correct principle to act upon,
and will abide the decision.
J. HOLCOMB. Blacksmith.
Brandon, Sept. "a, 1885, l
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-10-05
From the Washington Globe.
PUBLIC LANDS.

The United States owns, at present, of
surveyed lands, as follows: In Ohio
4,lo0O,492 acres; In Indiana. Ii, 459. l56
acres; in Illinois. l7,234,Ol do; in Mis-
sour, l7.443, APO acres; in Alabama, a.
$50, O56 acres; in Mississippi. 1924, 3Ol
acres; in Louisiana, 9,683,526 acres; in
Arkansas, 1928, IT'S acres; in Michigan,
east Of the lake, 9,lOS, 697 acres: 10 Mich
igan, west OF the lake, 4,924,22O acres;-
and in Florida, 6,792,909 acres; making
totality of Tin round numbers) about 1879
millions of acres, NOW SURVEYED,
of which 1872 millions have been offered
at public sale, and are now subject to en-
try, and about 10 millions are new lands,
lately surveyed, and ready to he proclaim
ed for sale. Besides this mass Of survey
ed lands tit is in fact four or five millions
more, for the surveyed lands of this year
are not included, the United States own,
in the same States and Territories, about
100 millions of acres, to which the Indian
title has been extinguished, but which is
no, vet surveyed, and about 80 millions
of acres to which the Indian title has not
been extinguished, and all this exclusive
OF the Desmonines purchase, an acquisi-
ton Of great value and extent, west Of the
Mississippi and north ofthe State of Mis-
souri,, and which of itself will form a great
State, and complete the line of States on
the west bank Of the Mississippi, from the
Gulf Of Mexico to the Falls of ST. Antho-
nv. Here, then, Is an aggregate of about
$40 millions of acres of public lands with,
in the limits Of the States and Territories,
of which 1872 millions are now ready for
sale, and lOOmiIlions more can be ready
as soon as it can be surveyed
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-10-05

RoUT OF TIE GAnBBERs.-A Boston
paper says "A gang Of blacklegs, mum,
bering upwards oftwo hundred, were rout
ed from the woods, about a quarter of a
mile from the Cambridge Colleges, on
Thursday evening. II appears that they
commenced operations on Wednesday,
Commencement day, by erecting tents and
preparing their gaming tables, ard since
that time il has been the resort OF gam.
blers, aud the most dissolute and abandon
ed. 1t was the intention Of the vile horde
to remain there until after the anniversary
the 9Th September-and for this purpose
had plentifully supplied themselves will
bed and bedding, and ardent spirits Of al
Kinds. The ringleaders are arrested ane
are in prison. =
One Of tie Devils Churches Burnt
| On Thursday morning. the 23d inst, tn
Bowery Theatre was entirely destroye'
BY hre. This is the second time SINH
lar church has been burnt upon the sam
spot.-ZiOns Waiehman., tssf sz-
CoRN.-The warm weather Of las
week was very favorable for corn, and a
y nereabouts has thus Ear been but slight
Y injured BY frosts, our farmers entertai
cheering hopes that something of GRO
wiIl yet be realized. = Greenfield Gaz.
Tn CRorA -Report speaks favorabl
o. me wheat crop IN England and Ire
lannf ana % the southeas,ern counties
very ecns'derabls potlion has altead
been ''.sysd = s1ctllent sodiiticn =.