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New-York tribune., 1842-02-14

wives can he accommodated with furnished or unur
nShed rooms with board Also shga geHi.nen with ar9t
small rooms, the pleasant situation No AZ CHI street
between Reckfan and Fulton-streeiS- tSlW
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Amongst our most popular young beaux in this
place are DR.. e. Smith, ]. Perrin, Bourberger,
10. Dawson, William Smith, McCorkle Whiisman,
Helenstine, G. Pierce, Pierce, Gephard, Pease
Green, Cummins, Conover, Eaker, Haynes, Harrls,
Lowe, and others equally so, but whose names do
not just now occur 10 me Amongst our gentlemen
ofleisure are Mr. Lovner and ID. Pipkin, the latter
is remarkable for his fondness of mint uleps and big
snakes all of which are promptly provided by n
Pipkin, Esq ID. ID. A ; ;. Oar beaux DO up
considerable business in the courrlng line, but me
ladies' complain that thew too chlcken-hearted,
and afraid to propose. They should have some OF
your dashiug Broadway requisites to set them an
example. We have the finest set OF ladies' here in
all creation but don't say anything about tive
want them all Ourselves-we have scores 'on 'em.
In the way of natural and agricultural curloslties
in Dayton, we have few Berkshires and Durhams
that would take The premium at any agricultural
fair in the republic This is great agricultural
town-'he centre of Ohio.
Business is reviving here little, and some OF our
merchants have brought on large stocks of goods
Money is still scarce, and provisions remarkably
abundant and cheap Great anxiety is manifested
IN relation 10 the the Democratic Legislature
of Ohio will pursue their next session IN regard to
the currency question, There Is no absolute GER
tainty as to what il will be- They have il in their
power now, by judicious disposition of this ques-
ton, to establish themselves permanently In this
State. lizard.
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City Intelligence.

Yesterday there was not case Of the least public in
erest transpired at either of the Police the Coroner
ofce that was in proper condition for publication.
COMMON CoUScIL-Both boards meet this ev ,ning at s
O'Clock in their respective chambers in the City Hail.
when doubtless some measures will be taken to cause
full investigation to be made into the ofhe burning
ofthe cupoa on the Halls of Justice Friday and the
other marvellous and strange things that happened about
the Tombs that eventul day. order to asy the ex
ctement that exists those matters great an extent
throughout the city
FIRE fire occurred yesterday morning about three
O'Clock, in frame building occupied by several families
in the rear of Seventeenth street. the 9Th Avenue
which onsumedthe building where it originated and tw
others of similar description adjoining before was ex-
tingushed.
ExrLANArioS.-The G. w. Seymour m mentioned in our
Police report, Nov l5th is not the gentleman of that
residing at the of Beekman Water streets
who Is q very respectable man.
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Supe rtOr Court.
H. ALL

Nov. l9.-Henry D,oight IT,, vs. Edtcard Flanagan
This was an action to recover the of checks
OF 5000 upon the Merchants Bank. II that of
Lake Brothers, for S405 dollars endorsed Ivy defendant
broker and the of 5000 loane him thereon Jesp
taking these checks for the loaned
These checks and also the note
red to Edward NJ Morgan, Jesups uncle, who passed
away she note before due to Atwaer who had
vered thereon. and the checks the plaintiff The plain.
ts witness Edward NJ Morgan) was in direct collision
in his testimony with Jcsup and conradcted by the other
witnesses in many important particulars
The Judge charged the jury that 1t quite apparent
Jesup could not sue the checks unless he ceed the
ton, unless he could show how he by them. Nor.
CAMS right 10 recover depended upon grounds-st
whether he took the checks without Of the cir
cumsances under which they given, and without
good reason to suspect thing wrong and here there
most serious discrepancy between the testimony
Jesup and Morgan and the other witnesses Even
should find that Morgan took the check fairly and with
out knowledge from Jesup, second and further question
arises for consider whehe Jesup not the
agent Of Morgan in which case the law charges Morgan
with his kno ledge. The plaintiff could not
less took the CHI cks nnocenty and for valuable
point still if Morgan the agent Of the plaintiff the
principle Of law charging him with knowledge Of
his agent would prevail II does not clearly appear what
his agency in respectt plaintiff He swea he opera
ted with the plaintiffs funds and realized his profit
from the sale to Jesup of uncurrent money, (prin.
ewing back funds and this he states was for his
benefit. If this was curious question arises
what benefit the plaintiff TO ceve from these tran
sactions Morgan swears he was in no way connected
interested with either Jessup the plaintiff This es'
tmony however the other side is in conflict with this
statement The Jury found verdict for the defendant
For plaintiff, Mr. Noyes For defendant, Messrs, C. c.
Egan and D. Egan.
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Total revenue. faal .bla


The result of the Erie Railroad election was upon the
whole atrumph to the Stockholders The list which
published yesterday embraces many able men, whose in
tesry and influence it is to be hoped will nves
hgation into abuses which have existed and protect the
true terest of the Stockholders from mapractces
The new legislature returned instructed against any
new loans Of State credits and they will be kept to their
promises The ofthernal private enterprise,
is another affair.
The stock the State of Ohio although that is of
the richest States of the Uon stands very low in the
market, say II cts for per cent stock The of
this low price to be Misrepresentation of the
stng laws relative the State debt An act passed
March, ls42 authorizing the Fund Commissioners
into the market and sell much foreign stock the
possible terms" would produce the Of Ss00O0o
after which stock which the interest pay
able of the State, beissued Sold The same
act authorized the Commissioners in order to pay
contractors and complete the unfinished works. to nego
ciae loan principal and interest per cent payable OF
the State Treasury and in default fthe negotiation oil
this stock TO issue instead per cent bonds the contrac
The stock negotiated, and the bonds were
consequently issued to the extent Of $4,000, OF which
slI 900 have been redeemed. The i'll success of
induced the extra the proposition
to issue 10 per cent loan and principal payable
at the State Treasury aud in addition 10 allow the Com.
missiouers II they deemed necessary 60 into the for.
sgn market on the best possible terms contravenng
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-11-21

GO TERRIBLE DISASTERS OF ALL SORTS ARE
becomming SO common as not to ssonish any one. The
world is familiar with the bursting of cannon the blowing
npof steamboats, the murder Of wives, deaths by food
cid ana hre and all the thousand forms that casualties
nowadays assume For years. death by disease has been
me most common thing in the world and have
"a be surprised when they hear that their friends have
ALLEN victims. But the establishment which attends the
cures affected by DR. Peters celebrated medcate prepare
ions Is still as fresh and unbounded When
>ee however, coughs, colds, consumptons, headaches
dyspepsia darro9s ague and boast Of ether diseases
I'd by his Lozenges: when they see asthma, jaundce
Hes nausea liver complaint cholic, dropsy fevers &C.
&C., cured by his pills and rheumatism and kindrd pains
lesed at one application by his plasers how 1t possible
heir asonishment should cease3 These invaluable me-
cnes for sale o5 Fulton Of Nassau street.
Ny,
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JEW YORK HERALD.
Trial OF the Prize Fighters.

The Court of Oyer and Termlner for Westches.
ter County opens to-day, and the first business will
ne the trial Of the Prize Fighters for the mu der OF
MCoy al Hastings.
We have despatched cmps freporers to attend
this trial. and have organised two expresses per day,
to bring intelligence OF It's progress, for the evening
and morning editions of the Herald. This trial viii
be deeply interesting, and we have made arrange
ments to give a iull r and more accurate report
Than any of our contemporaries. For several days,
we have breakfasted on honors-and for several to
come, it will be so.
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Court for the Co,rcc,,

Nov 10 Rufus Dsiafsid, def. in error adj Vays.,
on TO dismssSvrt of error granted w
Gsorge Nicholson PITT in the Peopl, of "A,
State ~ New YORK., dJ's an error.Eli Cook was hear,
IN beh alt paiutih error, and w Hall for deIenJ,n,
cd. '
John Broom Pr in The Mohalok and Hudson
Rliiroai Company rs in error.A. Tabor opened he
argument for the plaintiffs in errorI
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Baltimore.
Correspondence Of the Herald.1

BALTIMORE, Nov. IS, 1892
Seduction-F nemens' BaH-Pripate Soiree, &c
DEAR BENEFIT
We are rather at a loss here for local news. The
only thing that has excited any talk here, is the at
tempted seduction of youthful virgin Of George
town, by clerk in one of the Government offices,
which suppose some of your District corespon-
dents will advise you of.
We have had rainy spell of it for the last three
or four days. However, last night the wind chop
ped round to N. w, and has blown the rain and
clouds to the devil or some equally unknown coun-
try.
To. night commences a series of firemens' balls
which will open rlch-for the one tonight will be
brilliant. Amongst the managers we notice the
names of J. Cohen and Andrew E. Warren,
which ia sufficient guarantee for the responsibility
of the affair shall be there, and will give you a
graphic report of the whole affair, including the
ladies'. iremen, the music, the picked oysters, and
the different dances, from the Spanish cachucha TO
the Hottentot shuttle.
given in honor of Mr.. Mof1t, Ga son of the PROBES
sor's, which will be on pretty extensive scale ]
am sorry that cannot be there-the ball is public
affair, and perhaps is better entitled public notice
Forrest opened at Front street on Tuesday night
but theatricas are at such low ebb in Baltimore,
that have not troubled myself to go see him.
Professor Eames delivered an Introductory lee.
ture before the Mercantile Library Association last
evening, and elaborated on commerce to consd-
cradle extent. Bright eyes, rosy lips, soft cheeks
and big buses were in abundance on the occasion
Eames has gas enough 10 light the whole city at half
price. HORNET.
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90 WE HAVE SEEN SOME OF THE sPECI.
mems and patterns of Boomers splendid Hats-Nuria
Moeskin, and Beavorand have hesitation in pro-
nouncng them infinitely supery in every respect to any
that we have before in this city only regards
quality shape and texture but also in reference TO their
durability and exceeding neatnes is this their only
commentator they furnished TO customers at
thing like twenty-five per cent less than the charges
made other establishments much inferior and less
useful article Mr. B., store is Immediately opposite
Towards Hotel, in Broadway where may be found a
large assortment of ladies' AMI children's Hats equally
cheap, and of like superiority.
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MORE OF THE WEATHER-ApRIvAIs OF THE
MAILs.-Atter remaining two days without anv
news from the east, we received a mail from there
last night. IL was brought by the Massachusetts
Captain Comstock, and we are much indebted IN
Harnden " Co. for the immediate delivery of our
papers, and also to Adams 81 Co.
1t appears that the heavy blow we experienced in
this city on Friday and Saturday nights, was verv
severe in the Sound. The wind blew so Violently
that the steamers New Haven and Rhode Island.
witt passengers who left Boston on Friday. were
compelled that night TO put into New London,
whence several gentlemen left there and came on
by the way of New Haven, arriving here late yester
day afternoon And the Massachusetts, which left
Stonngton on Saturday afternoon, went ashore
somewhere in the night which detained her about
ten hours behind her time. She, however, sustain
ed no material damage, and will leave again this
afternoon on her return trip. As these mishaps
knocked the arrangements of the steamer into
cooked hat, no boat left this city till yesterday after
noon, for the east when the Mohegan started
All we find in our papers is, that the storm extend
ed as far east as Portland. We take from the car
gus" OF that city, Of the 18th inst, the following
relative therefo.-
The severest rain storm OF the season common
eu hefe last evening, with the wind blowing gale
rom me east, and continued without abatement
sn,s morning. We have heard of no damage vet.
gu, mere Is cause to spprehend some disasters 10
vessels on the coast. The Portland went out las,
evening but was compelled return In consequence
roads last evening. and came IN this morn;na IT,
chooner Young Hero, Teazer, and the eBr;i;ab
chooner Return, parted their cables end ,.,,
shore. near the old distery, below steamboa,
Wharf They will probably get off when the s"rn
ibates, without damage. Ship Hermitage and ssv
ersl vessels in the stream dragged their anchors
but soon brought up"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-11-21

Coll WEBB's CAsE.-We gave in our yesterday
paper full report of the arraignment pleading and
imprisonment OF Mr.. Webb, on the duel Indictment.
If Colts strange and mysterious end had not taken
place about this time, Webb would have been a
leading subject in the public mind. AS it is, he
must take subordinate part. Only his particular
friends attend to him, and as we are one of them,
beg to ask every humane person to come into
our office to-day and sign the following petition:-
To HIS ExcELLEycY, WILLIAM II SEWARD, GovKRNoR
STATE New foRK.
The undersigned would respectfully represent, that
whereas j. Watson Webb, editor OF the New York Cou
rier Enquirer has pleaded guilty Indictment for
leaving the State with the intent to accept and for
cepting challenge to fight duel with the Hon. T. F
Marshall and Ia ison awaiting the sentence OF
the law and believing thai the case is one justly claim
ing the crmency Of the Executive, do most respect
fully ask the inerposon of Excellency, and that
you may be pleased to grant the ssd Webb full end
ndi'iona pardon
Yesterday Col. Webb spent toerably pleasant
time in prison. number of his friends called
upon him-taked over his case-and cheered Up
his spirits. He fought all his battles DER again.
If we can, we shall also visit him to-day-but if
spirits should be too low for that effort of friend
ship, we request Governor Gilbert Davis, corner of
William street and Pine, to send him half dozen
Of his best champagne, and Henriques 81 William
street, to dispatch hundred of his best segars to
our old friend and fellow sufferer and to send their
bills to for payment this day. "For auld lang
syne,' in spite of all his Sayings and doings,"
against us, shall be busy all day in getting sig
natures to the petition. Poor Webb must be par
doned, and no mistake.
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{ny- NOTICE-The Large Chapel Of the New York
University Washington square, w be opened for Divine
Service according the of the Protestant Epsco
Gal Church. ~ WI ON the first Sunday in December
next morning evening under the minsrsons OF the
Rev MIR. Shine all. Seats free.
NB-Tbe evenings will be exclusively approp riated TO
the elucdaon of the unfulfed prophecies of Scripture
designed as an andote to the various deusons and false
theories of the day. 81
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Death OF Mary Rogers.
Hoboken. Nov. lS. ls42.

The WEATHER.-Ye sterday was not so cold day
as Friday and Saturday. The wind has moderated,
and good deal of ice was probably made last night
in consequence. The canals cannot remain open
long with such weather. However, this is about
the period for them to close
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Arrivals.

AsroR.-Lieutenant Dale, u "; Thomas H Haz
Yard; J Atkins; Mr. Clements, Washington; Gill. Al
bany Van vechten, do; Van vechten. 90; + NJ
Allyn Hartford; G II Merritt, Troy Hedges, Hudson;
Robert Rogers, Boston MIR Weed, Albany; Mr. Peasiee
Philadelphia Captain storer, Navy; Cohen, Phiia;
z C. ohen do.
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Theatrical.

PARK THEATRE OPERA.-The old opera of Acis
and Gaalea is to be given tonight the Park for
the benefit If Seguin. The "Israetes' have got
over the Red Sea but although they took many
of the silver vessels of the Egyptians they could
get, they lost many Of them in the waves crossing
over. Badnage apart-this splendid opera has paid,
but no more. The reason is, that fashionable peo-
pie have no money TO spend for cab hack hire to
go TO theatres. II 1t were considered genteel to
walk to the theatre, more people might go-but
hack hire is more than the price Of tickets. Econo-
my has made wondrous strides in these days. After
benefit or two, the company goes to Philadelphia,
where they will probably fare much the same.
THE BowERY.-Empty benches principally.
THE CHATHAM.-Mrs. Thorne takes a benefit to-
night, and will probably have a good one. Thorne
manages his cards with great deal of skill, indus
try and tact
NIBLo's SALooN.-The Rev. Mr.. Finney now
breaches in this celebrated place The " old lights
have taken the saloon for the winter season, and it
s probable that as many converts will be made du-
ring this preaching time, as there were sinners ma
nufactured during the playing season. Niblo is a
queer chap.
MAX BoHRER's CoNcERr.-This concert comes
of tonight at the Apollo Rooms, in Broadway
Bohrer is wonderful artist in his line-the violon-
cello-and well worth going hear.
NAGEL Is still In Albany, giving concerts with
great success.
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CoLr's LETTERS The extraordinary letters and
las, conversations of this miserable, misguided man,
written in prison. will be found on our frs, page.
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{uz- WE ADVISE ALL THOSE FOND OF GEN.
teeI to visit the Franklin Theatre The prices
the lowest in the order kept and the strong
attraction This combination at the pr esent times is
well worth looking to-
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TnE LONG ISLAND MURoER.-A full account OF
this tragedy will be found on our first page.
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stances this, re received with kindness, ~ De sngy
with an eye 10 thefrailties of poor human nature
Your unfortunate friend,
J. c. COLT.
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NAvAL.-The steam frigate Mississippi is to be
dlsmanted and laid up for the winter at Boston.
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lNcENDARIEs are busiy at work in New Haven.
On Tuesday evening they set fire to barn in Brew
cry street, which was entirely destroyed.
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90 There is no the American stage capable of
producing great amount of real hearty, soul cheer
ing laughter, winchel His wittcisms original
his acting nature ITSELF and his whole routine of per.
formances keeps the audience in constant of laugh
ter. Besides him there fourteen celebrated and
qualei performers engaged this week the American
Museum, besides Niagara Falls with real water the in
vention for illuminating the mighty deep, tae Abino La
dy and 900 curosites That greatest of all wonders
the real Mermai' remains this week only and is exhi-
bited without extra charge The scenery and all appur
tenancss of the Lecture Room, the most magnificent
in this city, combining beauty with real comfort.
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FIRE IN BosToN.-Wood & Cook, John Lepeau,
Luke Hemenway, and A. & ]. Jacobs, were burnt
out in Boston last Friday. Did their store take fire
from lighted candle placed to guide rats to a trap
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Dayton, Ohio.
Correspondence Of the Herald

Correspondence of the Herald
DAYTON, Nov l3, 1912.
The great Contra Emporium Of Ohio-Politics-
Lav-Men Of Business--Reiigion- Fashion
Agricmltme-1Iade.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT ESQ.,, IL. D.
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Literary Notices.


The CONDITION AND FATE OF ENGLAND-By the
author Of" The Glory and Shame of England -
TWopots. Mem York; 8. H. g Langley, 81 Chat
ham street .-These volumes describe the former and
present condition of the British Empire and people,
their burdens and sufftrings, their ignorance and
degradation, their feelings ofdeep injustice the orpo-
stion of the aristocracy to the liberties of the
people, the progress of the democratic principle
throughout the world, and especially in Great Bri-
tain; and lastly, the final issue of this conflict
Reform and Revolution. THIS is the subject of the
last chapter of the work, in which the author en-
deavors to show that crisis of some sort in England
fast approaching. Those interested in the fate OF
England, (and who is not y will find it very valu
able work.
THE History OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION, by Nj.
A. THEIRS Post, SO Bopcry.-Nos. l and /; price
Is cent?; complete In l6 weekly numbers with steel
engravings.
WAvERLY NovEIs.--Nos. and 4, Rob Roy and
weekly numbers-.$5 in advance. 1. Post, SO
Botrery.
LUpvIGH's ENGLISH AND GERMAN GRAMMAR We
have heard it spoken of very valuable book, and
of the best of the kind. Those who are study
ing that language should look after it.
URE's DICTIONARY OF ARTS, MANUFACTURES, &c g,
No. 20 By ID. Appleton, 200 Bocery
BOARD OF ALDERNiEN's REPORT upon the effects Of
poisoned smoked heef.-By Drs. Post, Hosack and
Chiffon. Oct. a. 1912
HANDY ANDY, By Samuel Lover: Nov. 1872 No
I'D appleton, 2O0 Bo,cery.
The New YORK LEGAL OBSERVER, Saturday. Nor.
10, 1912; No. T. Samuel Queen, AZ Ann street We
have already spoken very highly of this weekly
pamphlet, and again recommend it to every LAWYER
and every merchant.
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MONEY MARKET.

The following return the consolidated revenues of
Can ada for lS4I -
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90 Such attractions as the New York Museum offers
tonight before presented to the public Nine
performers Of eminent talent appear The Hughes fam
ly these excellent harp players welknown). Miss
Blanchard will 60 through her Grecian exercises. Miss
Clemence, the graceful danseuse Master Frank Diamond
Jenkins on the Benjo. Rosae and Boyce. Museum
halfa'mon of curosties, splendid Picture Gallery, and
performancesa all to be for One Shilling. Where
else can you obtain much amusement for twice the
money We answer, without hesitation. nowhere What
manager catered literally for the public before
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-11-21

90 BEWARE OF OILS FOR THE HAIR They
debilitae and relax the very vessels that should be
convince any sensible person of this The of oily
matter badness than all other causes La
dies remember this and let your toilet be furnished with
the Rain Of Columbia-a spirtuous o. the
tonic and astringent roots but akaes whatever with
the most fragrant perfume Near hundred cases of
late and positive restoration of the nar reported
by living subjects and nearly all the ashionabes
perfume and purifier, il they losing the hair.
Immense quantities are sold only at II Maiden Lane
New York Express