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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-27
Extract RI later 10 The Editor, daicd,

EatTGet IF q later 10 The Editor, d0ita,
PITTsfIELp, Mnnday, July 10.
Terrific Erp'oSion Last Thursday night, we expe-
rienced ol the terrific explosions ever witness.
ed here before. 1t appeared that The Powder Magazine,
containing SEQ lbs oil powder, fired by some daring
villains and the damage il done truly terrible. lie
MAGAZINE situated in tho burying ground, nearly IN
the centre Uf the village end every building wl'ln 100
rods was more less injured. One house oil bTlck
owned by n. Strong about rods from the Maya
zine, was damaged about SGt0. The root was very
much shattered ndows all broken in the walls nl"V
I'd some inches the barns and sheds nearly pro,raed,
&c The large brick school house also considerably
inured SASH windows and doors broken n-iences and
wood house prosIraed-brckS were driven through the
wal!s-snues weighing 300 lbs. carried I'D or u
rods The Congregational Baptist and Episcopal Church
rs, Town House, Medical institution and Boarding
House, had of the windows, sash and ALL broken
in The damage Of the Medical Institution lsIrreparnbe
The Museum attached which is considered one OF the
most valuable in the u S is very much injured, many
of the figures, skeletons, &c being siivered in
pieces
| The Hotel Of Warmer and Russels, Hotel Of l..
Brown. Ball and Cohs store. Towards store, Bukleys
store Printing Office Of p. Alien and Son, were also very
much injured, besides many dwelling houses. And II
is u miracle that there killed. II causes
great deal Of exciemen several have been arrested un
der suspicion. Tie boys in the village have been en-.
gagged all the summer in every kind of mischief such
firing in the night, &c, DC, and probably the
same ones have fred the magazine. The trial comes on
day ard if be proved against il will surely
be bad business for them Pittsed village looks gloomy
with the windows all out Of the buildings, and others
Frustrated The damage is estimated al $1,000 The
noise Of the explosion was heard II miles or more.
The humane and judcl"us arrangement mnde by The
Government with the Chiefs and head Of the Che
rokee nation and the prudent, prompt, and energetic
of Cen Scott having secured the peaceful ex
ecuon Of the treaty, and the quiet removal of the IN
dams to their homes in the West, two regiments Of
artillery have been ordered North be stationed the
Canada frontier; which, together with the new regi-
ment organizing under Col! Worth, will il is hoped,
prove sufficient eiciuay 10 aid the well disposed nina
bllans OF the border 10 maintain the peace of the
try Il IObc.
Commodore David Porter the u. States Charge des
A!iarcs the Turkish Court and his sons. arrived
at boston Tuesday, in the brig Niger from Consan.
lnope.
PREsIpESr EIocsToS.-The New Orleans Courier Of
the 18th inst, says that President Houston arrived in
that city the l!th, and Immediately departed for the
East visit 10 the numerous Indian tribes who re-
side the frontiers Of the Texan Republic for the pur
pose Of forming treaties Of amity and peace with them.
he viii, it is said, BE- absent three months.
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FOREIGN.

LATER FROM ENGLAND.

Correspondence Of The Courier and Enquirer)
LONDON, June 9th, 1888
Nothing of extraordinary Importance has occurred in
the London market since my last. Money continues
abundant and general business retains the feeling Of
tvi,y which has been noticed within the last three
weeks. The prices of American securities this az
ternoon fellows:
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realizing hereafter lel5! se pr cent every on"nlls
The proposition which had been ngi,aed OF extending
le road to Aqua creek The Potomac hos been post
poned until further action by the Stockholders Inc
amour, Of income during the past year. say from June
lst 1887 to June LIST, 1885 is 81 iIiG 3s, which, to
gether with the sum applicable tn dividends, makes
1927 G:}s 80. The whole amount ct current expenses
and interest paid from June LIST, eI |" May ISL le3s
was S734g5 &c The concerns Of The Company are
evidently managed with sound Judgment, iai'hiuiness
and economy Baltimore american.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-27

The friends of the Bank of the u States have claim
ed the credit OF its being the active of restoring
Gle payments in lol6-The theory has been dened-but
what is the fact this time Tba, the other Banks
have been the first TO step forward TO payments
and tina. The % million Pennsylvania Bank Of The o.
States has absolutely been compelled by the example OF
other Institutions, and the force Of public opinion 10 :a
into the ranks Thus, the would. be Great Regulator
has been regulated by others.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-27
STEAMBOAT EXPLOSIONS.

STEAMBOAT EXPLOSIONS.
AN ACT authorizing the appointment OF persons TO ss
the usefulness Of inventions 10 improve and rsnde
safe The boilers Of steam engines against explosions
BE IL enacted Ly the Senate and House Gf Representative:
of The United States If 4merica in Congress nsSsmtitd
That The President Of the u be, aud he hereby it,
authorized TO appoint three persons are OF whom at least
shall be of experience and practical knowledge in
the construction and Use of The steam engine, and The
be competent judges of the usefulness OF any Invention
designed detect the Of explosion in The boilers
which said persons shall jointly examine any inventions
made for the purpose OF detecting the cause and prevent
ing the explosion of boilers, that shall be presented for
their cunsdsrann; and Ii any ore or more OF such in
ventions discoveries justify, in their Judgment, The
experiment, aud the inventor desires that his invention
shall be subjected 10 the test, then The said persons may
proceed and order such preparations Ia be made and such
experiments 10 be tried in their judgments, may be
necessary 10 determine the character and usefulness oil
any such invention.
SEC find be il further enacted That the said Board
shall give notice OF the time and place of their meeting
examine such Inventions aud shall direct the prepare
tons 10 be made and the experiments be tried at such
place they shall deem suitable and convenient for
The purpose; and shall make full report Of their dongs
to Congress at their next session.
SEC 3 find be ii further enacted, That 10 carry into
effect the foregoing Objects there lie, and hereby s ap.
ptopraed out Of any money in the Treasury not other.
wise appropriated the Of six hou,and dollars; ard
SO much thereof shall be necessary for the above pur.
poses shall be subject TO the order Of the said board and
10 deay such expenses shall be incurred by their d.
reclion including the OF three hundred dollars 10
EACH for his personal services and expenses Prorided
hoesrer That their accounts shall be settled al the Urea
sury, in the those of other public agents.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-27

We have received the Report of the Fifth Annual
Meeting of the Stockholders in the Richmond, Ffede.
rcksburg and Potomac Railroad Company made by The
President and Directors, in conformity with the act OF
incorporation. From this document it appears, that the
affairs Of the company in prosperous condition. the
stock having given dividend of per cent. during
the last year, and there being every probability Of It's
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OLD NOTES UNITED STATES BANK.
AN ACT TO prevent the issuing and circulation of the
bills and other securities Of corpoi atoms created
by acts Of Congress which have expired.
Bet enacted by The S,aac and House Of Representatives,
Of die United States Of .7merea In Congress assembled
That in all where The charter Of any corporation
which has been may be created act of Congress of
the u. States, shall have expired may hereafter ex.
pre- if director officer agent Of the said corpora
lion or any trustee thereof, any agent or officer of
such trustees any person having in his possession
under his control the property OF the said corpoalon for
the purpose Of redeemng lis notes aud obligations shall
knowingly issue, REISSUE utter money any
other way knowingly put in circulation, any bill, note,
check, draft, ether security puporting TO have been
made by any such corporation whose charter has
by any officer thereof, purpong to have been made
under authority derived thsreiro any person or
shall knowingly aid and assist in any such act
~ person so offending shall be deemed guilty Of mis-
dcneanor, and on conviction thereof shall be punished
by fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars, by i'm.
prsonment and confinement mol less than year
exceeding five years OF by both such fine and mprison.
ment Prorided That nothing herein contained shall be
construed 10 make il unlawful for any person not being
such director officer agent Of the said corporation
any trustee thereof any agent or officer Of such
ee or my person having in his possession, under his
control the property Of the corporation for the purpose
aforesaid who shall have received may hereafter
ceive such BILL note, check draft, or other security bo
de and IN The ordinary transactions Of business 10
utter as money or otherwise circulate the same.
Sec. 9. find be 1t further enacted, That in all
in which any corporation has been may be By
acts Of Congress Of the U. s. in which the u. S.
shall have been interested stakeholder, the term Of
which corporation has expired and in which any bills
notes. checks. drafts, or other securities, made under
authority derived alleged TO have been derived from
such act shall be in possession under the control Of
any director officer agent OF the expired corporation
or any trustee thereof any agent officer of such
trustee any person having in his possession or under
bis CONTROL the property of the said corporations for
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-27

LATEST FROM TEXAS "A Tnmrr was current IN lious.
ton that the merchants Of Matamnras Vera Cruz, and
Tapic, had psitlaned the Mexican government 10 et-
feet arrangement by which goods could De received
from the Uu.!pd States via Texas
It is also rutnored that England had formally recocnz
ed the Independence Of Texas, and that treaty OF COM
merCe had been entered into, which vas ratified and
signed by President Houston on tie 4h ri July.
A party Of ubou, 100 Cumanche Indians visited the
camp Of eight ten surveyors, on the I'D ut and IN.
der pclenc, OF friendship. succeeded in stealing The
horses of the surveyors Mr.. Camphr and his party
pursued and nveTaking fired upon by the Indians,
and MIR. Campbell Immediately killed; Captain Cage was
also woundsd but made his escape.
From The Malagorda Bu!!0tn we learn that on the
22d u party Of 80 Mr1cans from! hlalamoTas and
The Rio GTands, committed Expectations upon the
property and persons of The citizens residing on The San
aud the Labacca. They attacked seven cars Of
goods worth several thousand dollars, and took them 10
the ~ country In the rcnc"nrc one man was killed,
and another badly wounded that his life is despared
oil
The Hon Acse Ia Brarchr, Of Louisiana Minister
from the United States TO Texas, and Robert J krr,
Esq Secretary Of Legation, arrived in the Columbia
from GaYfslvn
The L. : Soop Of War Tandalia was of Velisco
on the Oh instant.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-27

The early resumption Of specie payments by The banks
and the resuscitaton Of Credit phenomena, when
would have occurred perhaps in other ccupry on tue
face Of the gobe-Our foreign doubt enormous IN
lS31but merchants have discharged IL, as id' 81
possible with ability and integrity, which have ESseu
their character 10 a high pitch in Europe.
The domestic debt also calculated at inghi'',
amount-The vaults Of the nks fast pouring ior'
their specie pay the foreign debt Of the merchants
and they in selfdeience compelled 10 shut Up mex
vaults, and suspend specie payments Some OF 'De
shire widest Economists calculated that they would not
able to resume under g. A. or years-bu' me oanI'
have with few exceptions, conducted themselves ~'
great discretion They did not 20 on, as lie BANKS nav
done in ISIS INDUCING their cupdlty oy heavy "a"''
and immense issues of their paper-but they were com
ueed BIZ the force Of public sentiment, otakng warning
from the precedent OF 1915 TO retEench their eCcono
da,oos and call in their paper The immense resource
of opr country contributed to assist the resumpon-ia
the has been that the Tide Of the prec!ou's
tails has cha back; large importation of the oe'a
effected and in about Is months most Of the bank have
determined restore the character of their CUrenc!'
redeem their Obligations and resume specie p1yneh's,
The tremendous embarrassnents Of the country are aO
to be subdued by the immense OF the co''
and this young giant Of nation has put fo'iA ,,I
energies, under the late difficulties have as''n''
the older countries Of The mercantile world The? =" -,
astonished ourselves All that we want "'",
kesp straight, ia TO profit by Tie pGS-to ne"a.s,
inordinate speculatons--aud to employ our ie"''''
with moderation as well as energy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-27

THE SpRrsGs-The Lewsburg Enquirer OF the 81 s.,
instant states that sAn unusual number OF VIsl'o'
this early period have already assembled at 'Hs
and j. is expected Ina, more numerous ana hen
company will be in attendance This season Than me
known for several seasons past. The President %
T. s. has engaged accommodations for himself and S sIf
cons He will leave the city of Washington on the
accompanied by MIR. Poinset,, Secretary OF war S.
we understand, brings with him his family fp,lh
rival At the Springs It is supposed will be on the s" ns.
ny 9Th of August. The improvements at the op",,
since last year have been made on an EXTENSIVE eight
and in slyle of elegance and neatness O'tI ,,6rs
hundred persons can be accommodated at tne ~ RE
and The public houses in It's immediate Vic'"''
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-04
DIED

Yesterday morning Phcleg Merritt. Il
His friends members of the Ancient Druids are re-
necy invited TO attend his funeral this afternoon al three
O'clock from bis late residence SO Elm street 80
Yesterday Sd of ola age, Margaret Craigan aged %
years. .. r,,r g..
her late residence, No. ia Madison street
Al Albany at fire in that city, Mr. Andrew MKenney,
in the 22d year Of his age.
friends and those of his brother James, and OF his M
grave tomorrow afternooa the 5h inst at o'clock The
members OF Brooklyn Fire Department Of which he was
an active member invited; and also the members OF the
New York Department without farther invitation, from the
house of his uncle No. 10 Orange street.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-04
NEW HATING ESTABLISHED EMF.
ifN9 lag Chatham street, New York
ONE PRICE AND ONE QUALITY AT ~2 50

NJ To the subscribers stock OF and splendid Hats
public attention is respectfully invited.
The subscribers expectations OF more than ordinary notice
tile the exreme did their pretensons comprise
thing tangible than parade OF deceptive assero.s
usually issued under the denomination of pufs To such
course they directly opposed.
Under process altogether OF novel character they
manufactured article, price only So So system
to which is their fixed and decided determination to ad
here.
TO the production of this article uniting it does the
grand desderatum OF the present times, thai
price, with richness of texture and durability equal 10 that
Of expensive, their whole and undivided attention
will be seduloasly directed.
With undertaking disposition to avoid indulgence
system of second prices in other language system
overehage, uRavodaby introduced by all who rsk creds
pointmenls Their terms will be cash, and cash only.
IT Arrangements are with French and English
houses Of standing in their ne supply
bers Enlistment with the latest fashions pos
sible dates
They solicit but single trial the prete held
forth. J. WRIGHT L. CO.,
my3l-lmS 146 Chatham seet, New York.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-04
.n FIRE WORKS..
United States Laboratory.

ISAAC EDGE, Jr, PYROTEC HNIsT,
~ Now offers tothe public the most extensive brilliant
of (exhibou Fire Work United States
consisting OF several thousand Honary Signal OF
various sze with rich and fancy headings Wheels every
description with plain coored illuminated Fixed
ali various descriptions fancy might suggest
Mines; Bengola Lights Roman Candies Marroons Ship g
nals Theatrical Fires, &c. &c. &c.
b. Committees for city or country displays military and
private parties be supplied the with
warranted the materials being selected from the
celebrat chemists in Europe.
Agents in New York-H. Yven 2Sl Fulton Green
witch ST; Lewis Page Son, 60 Maiden Lane; Gassner X
Young 1872 Chatham ST.; Story Havkhurst, Brooklyn
Of the subscriber at the Laboratory, Jersey City.
mvS0-tJy4 "
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-04
BEWARE OF sWINDLING!
New York Tea Company,


~ Since the establishment Of the above
rant sPecustor who lazy work and have ksow
ledge OF whatever have taken theseves
in every way possible The mode packing forging imitation
respectfully requested, when going into said
ten fifteen established in New York
last year. dive their hands into the fall chests supposed
and they will fad abouttwo three inches Of he chests
having false botems and the few pounds oen literally baked
and double dried with the
The selector and ofteas for the New ysrk Tea
having had several parcels OF and coees from
other stores has induced him TO make this public
from his knowledge and in the New York Tea
Company, who have hitherto given the Subtraction
their patrons and the public generally He must further
plain that the majority Of respectable trademeD, with
out money or credit buy damsgedea In barrels sell sug.r
nducement to the At 10 cent less coffee
mixed with ground peas nc nc for purpose getting
OF their Young Hyson andother or a. which
be bought wholesale from l4to 6 holders
glad 70 get clear OF IT, More OF this OF usde
This day. Saturday, June I'd will be offered for
stock OF Fresh Teas OF every description Also, specimen
Of the teas above alluded from pence per pound
shillipgs
JOHN GOODBARNE,
24 Greenwich street.
Qbservs CoIdeu Figurex 10
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=, CHALLENGES ~ Nc inf Row

~ w
ARK-The Whitehall be atmea will for One Hundred
any cared boat Of the sane length belonging Newark
cut and return This challenge accepted within two
weeks Communications in reply To this be addressed to
j4.It JOHN HORTON, 3l2 Broadway.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-04

Yesterday evening by the Rev Henry Chase Charles
TIA, or OF New York Hudah Friday formerly OF Albany
N York. - Gnu, ~
On Wednesday evening May s0th by the Rev Gibe Nc
Jacob Henry Fink To Miss L. Romano, daughter OF Mr.
Nicholas Romano Esq, all OF this city.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-04

II CONsTANTLy o. hend, st The msnufsc uress 49,
heuss I've neehnsn street large stock Of Ell ms ves sno~a
PENS, warranted Of best quality.
These Pens urder the PCT so-
terdepce ef Mr. 0illott The public may thcrso.e cons
IDENTIFY depssd upon the msntsinsnce o. hose sos WINCH
have ehtsined for them great reputation . .
n. Beware Of Commercials which ~n esy pe ettsceo
by their un6nished appearance, and ths inferior
which they put mp. m~0m
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-06-04


~ ROWLAND a. TIhFyUN having daily cosformed 10
Would II s q aS K. p
prepared to asa dispose q !. dess1Psss Of
os ana ether ether !, ne .as roam or
disposed sE Advances made
| NEM rDHN TATTE II sALLs-Tbe rsEula
this w s.s Of Horses &c eo.sge take place az
p oesss All sale win Mondsy h jane g
and catered on before Saturday I'd June vt until
sn nms NE ogue will u,ure always be kept open
oe.ie , say application number the
''''''' and ';'T g. s sSS5s { Proprietor.
b. few horses can bs accsmmodssd ~ pyeryat
preior need menon superior offered
as gentlemen wishing to horses livery will eSsne
- EMOVAL--J. DITCHETT, the proprietor Of III. CO.
lsbrse6 Spanish Specific for the Piles,
from Cherry street The proprietor has been offered 5000
By doctor Of this city for recipe to make the above
fail Of performing cure when used according the direc-
ws9 and Fulton
c. Offer corner OF James and Oak streets. myoo.ims
boat Se eEn5 afAAFHETEs S..s Dr.. :'e %lii
leave from Peck Slip, East River, every
INF se w
frem Peek Slip Revrry Monday wednesday and Friday
FoRNEw LONDON stages win b. in readiness al Lyme
70 convey passengers to New .i Londo'
For further Information inquire on board, or Of
ID. n. ALLEN, lis South 81.
NJ . All persons forbid trusting any account Of
steamboats, Cleopatra and Lexington. m30Sm-
ITO The LADIEs-Fw. W. r: GTLLEY have
received during the past week lots OF Dry Goods of
the ne west styles and opening this morning 5000
yards OF hne Dover and 500 yards Mermack Cacoss al
at one shilling yard have before been orI
ed at the price In the city. Cloths
yard wide. shilling
MILLINERY GOODs.-A most splendid assortment Of
variety Of ribbons, grapes &c.
the dry goods line. s.EEe
The above hayisg been purchased for cash entirely
uon can and will be sold such fail 10 suit
Ladies who fond Of good bargains will call,
inc and be satisfied, at No. 424 Grand st. jel-Sts
HORSE LOST.-Suayed esieraay morning, from the
6lacksmhs shop IN Broadway, above 2 street. bright
bay Horse, Isl hands high white hind white
on the nose and star on the forehead The finder will be
suitably rewarded and paid by leaving him his
stable, III Amiy street. second door below McDosgal
glving Information where he may be fouad. jel3t
CORPORATION s-FamiIies
~ can be supplied with many articles In grocery ne
with family medicines lamp oils, &c. retail the above
tickets, ut the estabshmeHtof
J. G. MORRISON L SON
my3l lwd&w' 186 and 1888 Greenwich 81.
WANTED-Six respectable females o work at light
w geneel business. Enquire at ~ Spruce
the hour OF . and IL O'Clock, A. NJ GEORGE CHANCE
I-3t*
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"a a. A. n.,.,~s Ia ia aenand ter sour Ssr.Sgn
she vesI ss without ehsne,s go
Sr IN ve~k verr0oGe bafTe 5<o hnn pssresS 30
ar Ave ,sreeu Of domestic red wheaf hsvs seen so
70 lso, about 5ooo bushslsn ALL g