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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

90 If the public really knew, that General Tom
Thumb was all that he is represented viz perfectly
formed, lively talkatve and intelligent young gen e-
eleven years of age only the size of sn infant mea-
suring but one loot and ten ncees high and weighing
only fifteen pounds, wesay IL the public knew this fact
the American Museum would not be large enough to
hold the visitors Such however truly the fact and
the General is by far the most interesting and wonderful
living curiosity in the world. The Museum shronged
day and night, with the first families in the city The
General remains FIVE days longer The entertainments
this week in the Lecture Room Of the very FIRST order
Next Monday, Barnum opens the ball for the holidays
with new and magnificent exhibition that will eclipse
all his former efforts SO look out for when Bsrnum at
tempts great thing he spares expense in ensuring
success.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

The PARK-The performances last night were
for the benefit of Mrs. Brougham, and that charming
actress had, as she deserved, bumper. The house
was crowded. The Love Chase" was presented.
and went off toerably well Mrs. Brougham sus-
tanned the character of Constance" with charac-
teristic joyousness and spirit. Mr.. Brougham, as
Master Wilirake," was not so happy There was
too much Of Count Pave about his personation Of
this character. Mr.. Placide as Sir William Fond
love was, as usual, excellent. Mr.. Burton makes
his first appearance. at this house tonight
CHATHAM THEATRE.-The new play Of Swing
and Wing" having been received last evening with
much APPRECIATION by large and fashionable audi
ence, weperceive is announced for repetition this
evening. The interesting drama of "Mary, the
Mad of the nn," together with the highly success.
ful piece of the Kings Word" are also offered,
forming unusually splendid ard entertaining bill,
and onr which will, doubtcss, secure an overHowne
house
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

Correspondence of the Herald.l
ROCHESTER,, Dec. 16, 1912.
Doings in Rochcster-Sale of Bank Stock-Lo,c Pri-
-Dtte Work-OGce Seekers.
DEAR BENNErT:-
Moore, your enterprising and very good natured
agent in the Arcade Hall, of this young goahead
city, sells daily half hundred OF your interest
ing Herald and yet you have correspondent here,
and take note the stupendous eventsin finance
magnetism, morals, religion, bankruptcy and iniqui-
ty, that are constantly taking place.
Rochester is great pace-its bankers and iinan-
ciers great and viruous men-its magnetzers are
unequalled-in morals and religion tits pre-eminent
its priests and parsons magnates Of the highest
order-and its bankrupts go as much ahead of ord-
nary bankrupts as its Touring mills propelled by the
Genesee in freshet go ahead of your steam engine
Now, is II not passing strange that such wide and
fertile field is left by you to become barren waste :!
Why may not the great men of Rochester be mmor-
talized in the columns of the Herald2 Why may
not events of magnitude. that are constantly occur
ring be rescued from oblivion by being recorded in
the pages OF paper that will transmit the history of
the present age TO remote posterityl General Ben
nett, 1t must be done You must no longer neglect
Rochester. Because our banks are crippled, and our
mers are ground up into shorts" you need not
despise u.s. We shall come up all right yet, and no
mistake.
Yesterday were sold at auction seventy shares of
the capital stock OF the " Bank of Rochester," be-
longing TO bankrupt estate. The shares are $50
each and were sold at from 20 to % dollars share
The history of this Bank would be an interesting and
highly instructive chapter in Rochester finance. 1t
is the Oldest bank here, and its stock worth
fifty per cent above par; now it sells at sixty per
cent below par. Is this mighty fall in the stock the
result OF misfortune or pure plety! Much OF the
stock is owned in your city, and in New England !;
and some oft by widows and orohans.:. Who shall
reveal the secrets of the "prson house?"
We have had good sleighing here for the last
three weeks, with every prospect of severe winter
The prices Of all the necessaries of life are remarka-
bly, low; but the poor suffer sadly for want of
ployment. The Office seekers preparing to make
a desperate lunge at the "old white horse" of SEQ
barrie. Pray, who grooms the horse ?-who trots
him out !-who saddles and brides him who
gives him his oatsl full list of the Office seekers
in my next. SNIP.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

90 The New York Museum well attended last
night Nells the greatest curiosity Of the present day.
born without arms" attracts much attention he exc
cues variety of eas that those possessing the use Of
their hands, are unable accomplish he performs on
half dozen different musical instruments and winds up
by shaving one audience holding the razor with his
feet Jenkins the comic dencator, singer, and banjo
player, also appears, accompanying Diamond on the
above nsru ment In his extraordinary dancing Wright
the fslseto vocalist Queen victorias dresses Mermaid
Picture Gallery, Sc all for one shilling,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

ANOTHER OUTRAGE BY FIREMEN-The ne'ghbor-
hood of Tenth and Spruce Streets was thrown INTO
of those outrsges Of late SO common In our city,
a fight between the members of two fire companies
The parties engaged were the Washington Engine
and the Franklin Hose Companies, the former l0ca-
ted in the city, the latter in Moyamensng, The
connection lasted some fifteen or twenty minutes,
during which time the scene was most disgraceiul,
and fitting display for drunken Indian village,
Their than for christian community, and on the Sab
bath day.-PhH Gsz., Dec. 10.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

CURIOSITY SHOP OF CARcEL LAMrs.-Mr. Saxton's
recent importation from Paris of these superb lamps,
which he is now exhibiting at 20 John street, is a
treat TO look at. Our fashionable people will find
some entirely new styles of these well known lamps,
which are now considered the standard in Paris,
and have become so in fact in this city. Nothing
better TO illuminate the holidays See his adver-
tlsement
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

0G-SR CHARLES BAGoT continued very i'll on the
18th inst. According TO the Kingston British Wing,
it was very difficult even in Kingston, to obtain
correct tidings of his state OF health No bulletin
was issued
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

YAcmrrNs.-An English yacht, commanded by
Capt. Hewster, an English gentleman Of rank and
fortune, arrived at New Orleans on the 9th inst.
Capt H., who is the owner of the yacht, left Eng
land some two months previous, and touched at ia
maica to visit his brother, the present Governor Of
the Island His vessel ispierced for eight guns and
will visit the Texan Republic before her return to
England. Cap. II, is accompanied by his family
This is something like Yacht
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

DISTRESS IN OHTo.-In Ohio, it is known, the cir
trlhng amount, and the currency almost xclu-
svely of hard money, the value of property OF every
description is correspondngly depressed The dis
tress which is thus brought upon debtors may be I'M
derstood from the facts. which are stated in DAYTON
paper, that well saved hay has been sold for dol
lar a ton, at constable's sale, and excellent cows
for three dollars piece. AT another consable's
sale live hundred bushels of corn IN the ear were
sold for three dollars land eighty acres of wheat,
well put IN, for the same sum
A letterfrom Coshocton county, Ohio, says :--'It
is impossible tor ne to give you an idea Of the dis
tress in this part of the country Oats will bring
only IOcents per bushsl. Corn l2a Gems. Wheat
10 cents and no demand. Hogs 81 per 100 lbs.
Beef cattle 81 per 100 lbs. alive -Four years old
steers $40, and other cattle in prop ortion.-BoLi
more AMERICAN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

STEAMBOAT COLLISION, AND SINKING On Thurs
day evening about nine O'Clock, the steamboats,
Missouri, bound hence for Vicksburg, and the Sam.
Dale, bound down from Louisville, came in contact
while rounding Bonet Care Point, when the former
ran completely upon the Dale amdshps, and sunk
her at once 10 her hurricane deck Most, if not all
on board the D. escaped to the Missouri and the
last accounts rendered it doubtful whether some
few persons on the lower deck had persisted or not
The Dale was new boat, built at New Albany for
the Alabama river and had an assorted cargo taken
in at Louisville and below, comprising one item of
800 bales of cotton. The crew and passengers were
brought down by the Boque Houma. The Missouri
started some of her butts in the coision-she leaked
some on getting afioa, hut after slight repair pro-
ceeded on her upward trp.-NeD Orleans Bulletin,
DEE. 10
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

News FROM EURorE.-We received no news by
yesterdays Eastern land mail The Britannia is
now fully due, and we may confidently expect our
papers by her early this morning She was out
fifteen days yesterday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20
stock Sales MT Philadelphia Yesterday.
10 shores Western Bank 30 10 do. Southwark Fire Ins
Ia; 10 do. Kentucky Bank, 2.
SHIP NEWS

AprLpHrA Dec leArr Stranger, Bevoor, Turks Is
md CID Woodlands, Johnston. st john NIB; Wescctt,
Vrncc, Jersey City.
BALTIMORE Dee is1Ar Caspian, Arey, Frankori Planet,
Tobey Port mouth Nh; Delaware Stokely, Turks Island;
Nonpsre Skinner, Ponce; Emma, Johnson NYorh fleet,
Sparks Provincetown Stevens Briggs Work Psrsey,.
Superb, Gatchel Mobile; Northumberland Mason, NOresns
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

NAvAL.-The Norfolk Beacon says, that Lieut.
Richard Jones has been ordered to the command of
the United States Receiving vessel in this harbor,
vice Lieutenant 7. F. Johnson, who takes COM
mand of the IT, ). brig cambridge, destination I'M
known
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

GRAND Vocal CONCERT AT NIBLo's-The Grand
Vocal Concert, by Mrs. Sutton and the Brahams, will
be given this evening at Niblo's, Ii will be the
most brilliant musical entertainment as yet given
this season Mrs. Sutton will perform tine grand
scena from Norma, Casta Diva, in which she elected
such applause at the Park when the opera was pro-
duced. She also sings with Mr. Braham in Bishops
celebrated Duett 81 love thee !" and with Mr. C.
Braham, "When thy BOSOM" Mr.. Braham will
sing several of his best songs, and Mr. Charles Bra
ham, in addition to "My Boyhood's Home" so
well received on former occasions, gives "The Lads
of the Villages" "Ihe Seasons" and that brilliant
song from the Nymph of the Grotto, entitled
"Time, Time" Miss Augusta Browne, one OF the
most scientific and tasteful pansts in this city will
execute two of her most admired compositions.
The Saloon at Niblo's has been fitted up in the
most magnificent manner, and will be filed tonight
wilma brilliant and fashionable audience
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

New ENGLAND SoCIETY.-A very important con-
troversy is atpresent agitating, with unexampled
violence, this highly respectable society. The
subject of discussion is the proPriety of permitting
the use of wine on their approaching annual festi-
val. BY the cold water party the admission of the
Jolly God to these festivities is denounced most en-
phaically; but the other hand a strong body of
the members insist that this is ungenerous and alb
surd. Last year the temperance party carried their
views, and the celebration was as frigid the most
ascetc could desire. But il is now con,ended by the
opposite party that the of cold water on that
casion, and in the inclement winter, was quite un-
lustifabe and positively injurious to the health
The ladies, too, it is said were not well pleased with
the arrangement of last year Altogether the sub
iect is very serious one. We trust however, that
it may all be amicaby settled
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

Mr.. CALHoUN.-In the Senate of Georgia. on Sa-
turday 10th inst, Mr.. Lawson offered preamble and
him for the Presidency of the United States
Charleaon Mercury, Dec. l6
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-20

IHE MUrINY on BOARD THE SoMERs.-We annex
the following account which appears in the Courier
and Enquirer" and seems TO be published on author
~ OF the officers or OF some person in connexion
with them IL purpors, then, to be a seml-offclal
account OF the whole transaction. BY the facts now
Tor the rst time developed in this statement, this
would seem 10 have been one Of the most extraor-
dinary Transactions that took place in any mill
larry or naval service. There was no overt act,
ccrdlng TO this account committed by any one, nor,
indeed alleged 10 have been committed by any OF the
parties who were executed The plot was merely
~ embryo. This was conspiracy, but nothing had
been done in pursuance of it, and in such crcum
stances, great difference of opinion exists relative
to the necessity or legality of McKenze's conduct
IN taking such a summary course.
1t also appears that there was no court martial
held. Commander Mckenzie merely sent circulars
to the officers, and their opinion was that Spencer
and his two associates should be executed, and Nc
Kenzie agreeing in this decision the summary pun
lshment was Immediately inflicted. The officers
would seem to have acted under panic. The
whole affair is certainly most extraordinary and it is
to be hoped that the public will be Immediately put
IN possession of the whole facts by the proper autho
rites.
We have also heard that legal investigation
is 10 be commenced into the whole Of this exraor-
binary and horrible affair. George w. Warner is
to be brought before Judge Kent to-day under a
writ OF habeas corpus, when it will be necessary
for Lieut.. Mckenzie to appear and show by what
authority he is kept in confinement This will lead
TO an expose of the whole affair or an immediate
discharge of the prisoners.
The following the names Of the persons con-
fined as prisoners belonging TO the brig Somers, now
on board the North Carolina:-
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Rochester.

Correspondence of the Herad.l
ROCHESTER,, Dec. l6, 1912.
Doings in Rochester-iSale Of Bank Stock-Lo,c Pri
ccs-Dtth Work-OGce Seekers
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The above four were brought home in irons. Af
ter the brig was moored off the Navy Yard, Brook
Ign, all hands were called on deck and from amongst
them the following persons were also put in irons 3
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POETS AND POETRY OF AMERICA.

USF published by CARY g. HART, PhiladeI-
y pha, The Poets and Poetry of America, with an
Historical Introduction, by Rufus W. Griswold, in l
large octave volume, handsomely printed on fine pa
per- and illustrated by portraits of Bryant Sprague-
Longfellow, Dana, and HaIlcck, and beautiful
vigneite.
This IL the most valuable publication of the sea-
son. No collection Of American poetry has ever
been made at all comparable to this, whether we re-
gard the completeness of the work or the taste dis.
played in the selec ion. The work comprises seIec-
lions from eighip-eight of Poets, whose produc-
tons are pref,ctd by neat biographies and in an
Appendix are contained selections from various Au-
thors who, without pretending to the rank Of Poets
have yet written occasional verses. Where the poet
has published edition of his own works the seIec-
tlons are comparatively few; hut where the author
has left his works ofihemseves the
have been more yOuminous. This is a praiseworth ~
feature since preserves to US in collected FORM the
works of Whittier, Sprague, and others. The long
est poems of Drake, SPrague and Whittier, appear in
,hs collection We dismiss this national work with
The assurance that every American who loves hi
counrys muse will possess himself Of an early copy
Saturday Post.
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SILK GOODS.

d OBERT JAFFRAY & co, importers, 1872 Pearl
IL opposite Cedar street. New York, respectfully
call the attention of country merchants to their assor
ment. They import every thing that they deal in
and by having partner constantly in London, and
the best agents in Paris, Lyons St Etenne, Florence
and Glasgow they enabled to obtain their Goods
upon unusually low terms. They determined to
sell at small advance on the European cost and
thus to their customers the usual double profit
Their terms siI months credit sir per cent Of
for cash. Their assortment at present arriving con-
sis.s of the following
Matteoni Lustrngs, 90, 25, SO and 40 inch.
Gros du Rhine, first quality, 90 and 36 inch.
Gros de Suisse of six qualities
Do. Do blue black, do.
Satin striped Pekn Silks Of all descriptions.
Figured and striped blue black Silks.
Satin striped Poplins, quite new
Shaded, colored, striped Poplins quite new.
Rich, spring style, Foulard Silks.
Superior make French Bombazines.
Soft finish English Do.
English black Challes.
Satin striped Do
Black Crepe de LANES
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Pongee Handkerchiefs of all kinds.
Spitalfeld twilled do.
Black Cravats, English and Italian.
Taffeta and Satin Ribbons
Mourning and half Mourning Love Ribbons.
New style Cap and Bonnet Do.
Kid Gloves, of Bajous and Chossons make.
Best Paris Silk Gloves, elastic wrists.
French and English Silk Hosiery.
Grapes of all kinds
Crepe Lisses
Cambrics and Cambria Handkerchiefs.
Hem stitched and Printed Do.
Do Do Silk Do.
Lyons Silk Velvets
A great variety of fancy Handkerchiefs.
Lace Wells Filet Do.
Green Barge Love Veils
A very extensive assortment of Muslin Trimmings.
Embroidered Paris and Glasgow Collars.
Thread Laces in every style.
Black Laces.
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BERNARD HOOE,

ATTORNEY AT LAW AND GENERAL AGENT,
III AVlNG removed from Alexandra, d. c. to
Ii this city, has opened office IL street,
one door north from Pennsylvania avenue and offers
his services to the public.
He will undertake the prosecution and management
of all claims before Congress and the several public
Departments and offices of the Cover Hment; claims
arising under treaties; the procuring of patent rights
and patents for land from the Patent and General
Land Offices and he will attend to all claims for re-
voutionary, invalid, or Other pensions, and to all
other business to be transacted n the District of Co.
lumbia, requiring the services of an attorney or
agent.
Persons residing at distance, who may not find il,
convenient to visit ashIngton can address him by let
ter postage paid and may be assured that all business
intrusted to him shall receive the most prompt and
faithful attention.
WAsHiNoToN CRY, ID. c., March %.
eolm&w2in
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-05

MOUNT HOLLY IN. JERSEY SEMINARY.
lVl The peculiar advantages of this Institution are
First. The healthfulness of its location Second.
There are two Principals who devote their time and
attention exclusively to teaching Third. The pu-
pills form part of the family Fourth. They are not
permitted to associate Unfortunately with other
boys, TO leave the grounds at any Time either for
bathing skating or walks for recreation, unless ac
companed by one ofthe Principals. The year is d.
vided into two sessions of twenty-five weeks each
the one commencing on the first Monday in May
the other on the first Monday in November Parti-
cular inquiries may be made of the following gentle
men, all of whom have patronsed the Seminary, or
referred to by express permission.
Chancellor Frelinghuysen, Rev. DIR. McElroy, Me-
dad Plat, and John Palmer Esq, Of New York
Rev. Dr. Mcdowell, Rev. E r. Fairchid Mat
thew Newkirk, James Gowen, Erskine Hazard Jas.
Orne Jacob Painter, Joseph Kerr, lanes Hunt, Tho
mas Bradford Alexander Fullerton, Charles Chaun-
cev, Lewis c. Levin, and Joseph r. Chandler, Esqrs
philadelphia.
Gov Vroom, Hon. Care, d. Wall, Judge Dayton,
and Samuel Hamilton, Esq, Rev. Drs. Alexander and
Mer-Professors bod, Henry and McLean-Judg
Hornblower, VIM. B. Kinney, J. J. Blair and George
w. Sm, th Esqrs.-New Jersey.
Rev. r. J. Breckenridge, and A. Boggs, Esquire
Baltimore.
Rev. G. Van Rensselaer,, and James Eakin Esq
Washington City.
april 80 PLOTTS & BROWN
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EOR the safe and convenient external application
Il of sulphur and other rrespirable gases, vapour
from herbs, &c, to the human system, In which the
lungs are not only defended from any rresprable
pour that may be used, but from civilizations dis
charged through the pores from all parts Of the body
by profuse perspiration to which they are exposed
when the head is inclosed in the usual way A prac-
tice always offensive, in some diseases dangerous and
quite unnecessary, any desired vapour can be in
hailed in these apparatus without this loathsome
compartment. In these applications will be found q
powerful yet safe, general auxiliary to the efforts Of
the physician for the removal Of disease but part-
cularly in the diseases of the skin, in rheumatic
and equity affections and after the of any
rial preparation.
Applied, during the session Of Congress, on the
south side of Pennsylvania avenue third house west
Of 18th St, or in the chamber Of the sick.
mar % BOYD REILLY.