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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-10-16
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES

tn of law. JOHN TYLER, President of the
that public sas win be held the Land Office kalamazoo,
liz land. within the limits Of sections townships hsIein.
s I na nG Mes wheS
South Of the base line, and West Of the meridian
-nne thirty, hrtvone and hrtywo, in township four Of
Sections FIVE six sevsn eighteen nine ,.en and thy-one
and the West halves Of sections twenty twenty
townships four and five, Of range ten 'A''' A''
Secons one two, eeven twelve thirteen ,u TWEEN
thirty-sx, in township four. Of range eleven. = :
Sections one, two, eleven twelve, thirteen, fourteen TWEEN
thirty six in township FIVE Of range eleven 'e anu
FRACTIONAL townships seven and eight south of st Joseph
Fractional ,shps and eight south Of St Joseph
The small fraction Of section in township eight
PURPOSES. will Os excluded from sse '''0 "''y OF
The ,ae will be kept % for two weeks uns the lands
Of land the ctiOns and township. offered Will admit.
GIVEN under At ey e o h.
ty-seventh day oil September. Aano Domini. 1872.
Comneissioner qiihe General Land Office
NOTICE TO PRE-. EMPTIoN CLAIMANTS.
Every claiming the right land any
Of the townships. desgnated in this Proclamation virtue Of
ded BY the act s june so or provisions Of the lac
ter act those laws I'll. ar claims BY Of
iai or BY virtue Of the iii sep,e%ber 1911
es eeussa he the slcs Of The
Register and Receiver Of the Land Office and make
md before day appointed for The men, Of the
pS9s sale Of Of he land as above designated otherwise such
Where the subsequent 70 the filing Of the pla shall
above Toned the acts OF 1888 and 1870
referred will be forfeited up paid prior
Commissioner Of the Genearl Land Office.
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AT CASTLE GARDEN, UNDER THE DIREC-
TON OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE.
ON Tuesday the 18th Of October, the fair day
~ should that prove yoabe Regatta with various Nam
teal and Scientific experiments will take place above
The exercises will commence at 10 am and continue
throughout the day.
THE MAGNErIc Telegraph of Prefesso will
yey orders Governors Island under the attendance Of
Coloue Bankhead.
MATCHES WITH SALTS OARs-Under the direction Of
Officers Of the Navy.
Persons wishing I? enter boats make matches will apply
for blank forms TO the Nautical Committee Nbios, TO
French < Heser, at Castle GARDEN.
THr SUBMARINE BATTERY. under direction Of Mr. Samuel
Colt vii ycsje Of about $50 tons containing life
pfsseryers, SC, at p NJ.
For particulars programme published the morning Of
the 18th. .
white lag viii b. oisicd the Batter and va ious pub
lie places should the weather be unfvorablc require
ponement DIG Str
LTIRST ANNUAL GRAND FANCY DRESS 4 CIVIC
BALL of the Chatham Volunteers, No will be given at
the Shakespeare Ill Monday evening Octo-
Der nth Mr. Noshes celebrated totlon Band wall pcsde
the The Undersigned committee pledge them
selves themselves exertlon make equal
II not superior that come of this Trek
els 30 cents for sale at the hail o either the Committee
q. W. EVANS, Floor Manager.
Mr. J. Nosher, Mr.. j. Deurons, Mr. Manning. Commute.
ri INV
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PUT MONEY IN THY PURSE.

p wv! Pa!rohlse the CITY Cash Tailoring Esiabshmen
II 202 Broadway.
The uinou which have been charged for fashionable
Clothing has led the subscriber adopt the cheap SYSTEM
made with aud DESPATCH the lowest
Having made for the finest
English Cloths and Vestngs from first hands, he
Afford them low The most experienced cutters en-
a,ed aud he pledges himself give satisfaction
Strangers visiting the city have full suit made up
short notice.
Fall and Winter Clothing ready made Of every variety quail
ity and STYLE ofthe latest fashions aud warranted Sran
will do well to call before purchasing else where
s28 lmissr EDWARD FOX
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MATRIMONIALIIBRARY.

lust PUBLlSHED-rhe Book OF Couhip or Hymeneal
precepor preparatory love school for ladies and
Also The Lovers Own BOOK, Mirror of the Soul-By
Amator These books handsomey printed fine white
paper ana put IN neat cover No lady gentleman
should be without them much valuable
gathered from their pages On the ali ,mpoan Of cur,
ship. No hing Of immoral character tendency,
which the most fastidou could object will be found them
they are he'd by the public IN England
BOOK OF author OF this little book very
sweet upon his re ders aud them much and vau
able information the ampor,an subject OF courtshp He
deserves the especial thanks of the whole tribe Of bers and
cocers."-Court Journal
Book OF ,oURTsHiP-The young ladies' and gentlemen
about this truly valuable little book
well they might pleasant and
topic, Is the subject with hints modes, SC. forty
thousand have ae dy been sold Exposition
IHE Lovers OwN BooK-A perfect original IN every
spasier nor will with less attention from the prolific
race OF bachelors Gazette.
For sale at Affords News Room, 1863 Bowery Turner
100 Broad and Eons Book Store % Nassau street
Price l21s cents .ach OILS 4tsr
GRAND CELEBRATION OF THE CROTON. WA.
rER-On The iath inst. the Of the New York and
Harlem R,rosd Company will make their regular trips adj
vcrised in their bills Of Oct ih In addition these the Com
;toppng at the places every half from
III O'Clock NJ, and from TO o'cloc1 NJ. This arrange
men wall afford every that wishes oppo tLnty
the celebrations; and also the fountains the Park
vile about OF mile from the Railroad and the the
High Bridge now in of building the Harlem
nyer,) M miles from Harlem
THIS the finest the world, throws solid column
OF wate inches in diameter 100 feet high and falling
the river, it covers Of 60 feet In diameter.
The regular trips Of the Company. according TO their fall
street. Yorkvie Harlem, and intermediate hour
through the week and every half hour Sundays, il the
ther is fair.
Stages always in readiness Harlem convey passen
e rs ~ he Bird
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NOT1CE-Any person wishing purchase some valuable
ARTICLES OF silver plate Handsome and modernl
by note addressed Widow" II the Office of the Herald
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Persons wishing embark for either Of the above ports
conden ly y that the above packets will sail puncuay
the day advertised full full They all fitted be-
decks y for the accommodation OF second cabin
passengers style which fail to
tire satisfaction ard with convenience that add to
their comfort For particulars for which Is
at the lowest rates, apply TO
Souths ST Homes tame.
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pOkTJGUESE FEMALE PILLS.
THESE fr-fanc and celebrated Pills, from fortukM nv
perceive, 10 be obtaneo in this country nee
last column - - = "' ="
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SHAKESPEARE,

ION THE CANAL STREET PLAN"
THE Public are by this time satisfied tha, he cheap, clean
We served elsewhere The Subscriber has opened
establishment No 100 Nassau street, few doors above Ann.
where he hopes by attention to business he will merit
share of custom Being beginner on his account
but an old hand at the business
Oysters we'd fried, served the short
notice, and the best that be found in the city
SUPPER parties will find this pleasant resort for an even
ing " = ' SO lmsr
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SITES ASB THEIR EMPLsYMESTs.

From the great 81 lew borroy ed by the Isra
elites when they lied from Egypt may that IL was
not unusual Tor the egyptian ladies to deck
with ornaments They not only INDUCED in the richest
articles of dress, md Jewels but they allow ed
come out into the ord. and to mngle in society. Re.
presentations OF frequent the
tombs
eve fnd,7 says Wilkinson, "men and women sitting
together both strsngers well members of the
family privilege not conceded to females among the
Greeks except with their relations This only argues
very great advancement in civilization, especially in
eastern nation but proves, among many other Egyptian
customs how very far this people exceed the Greeks in
the habits Of social life'
The women OF Egypt were welcome guests at the festive
board where if the paintings that represent those
are TO receive literal credence they not forbidden
the use OF wine-whsh they INDUCED in occasionally
until their situation became scarcely less envable than
the EuSl.hmen, who, year or two SINCE committed
such abomlnatons IN the palace OF the Grand Duke OF
Tuscany They like all the descendants Of Eve
exempt from the weaknesses Of teir mother and
could not Withstand all of temptation any than
the other SEX Consequently, while the some.
times represented on the walls OF the tombs returning
home from drinking party borne along in a state of
toxcaton by their the ladies supported
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MOVEMENT OF M.nvrrs!-one hundred and eighty
five and boys shipped here for the u 8. Navy, left
for Boston via canal last evening under command of
Lieufs Gosborough and spotifwCod Masters Browning
and Nichols and Middies Parker and Smith The bows
will take the railroad from Albany and car.
ried through and found at 50 mead. The New York
Transportation company have the contractB aio pap.
.7ug. l.
AccIpESrs-Prevoust to the severe storm on SATURDAY
last several accidents occurred from lightning
man from the city who had crossed the river
had just left the gentleman with whom he conversinp
when he was struck and instantly fell lfeess the Lee
The electric fluid entered his left temple and
out the opposite side Of his BODY near the groin
His hat, panaloons and shoes a of crsr and
fell into dust as they touched We could net learn
his name He was German, and said 10 have been an
engineer formerly on the old tow boat Lion The ship
Oomulgee was also struck at her moorings near the
Pontcharrsn railroad depot II said the damage she
suEsincd was trihing only These accidents took place
while part OF he heavens clear from cloud and
before drop Of rain had fallenN Orleans paper pi6.
RrMaRx.nLE PRESERVATION FROM Ds.rH-Mr. Phi 'nes7
Strong, OF Southampton. Mass the o3d ult fell upon
ptchfork of the tines of which penetrated his hofv
about II nchesthe whole length oftbe tineyet strange
to saw he Is likely to II entered about three men
es below the the ribs the left side taking an upward
recton and piercing the lowerpart Of the c lobe Oh ne
lungs.
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The BEAUTIFUL NUT FRAIL DANCING GtRL OF EGYrT.
On the third day the rays tinged the haary
tops OF Libyas heights the sailors hauled the boat up in
front OF pamshaded village the left side OF tho river
and s,aked for the night The full moon shons brightly
IN the heavens the golden current Of the Nile glde1
gently down. and mr'ored back the dark forms and faces
OF the village mph they dpdcd their Jugs into tho
water, and bore them of upon their heads. Music rose
upon the stiffness ofthe night and dancing benee tho
pending leaves OF spreading palms, soon commenced We
walked the OF mrh and found the hal,c.ai v,i.
layers ng in the wild delights OF their rude amu>o.
ments. As approached, the joyous throDg HOSPITALITY
enlarged AIS circle, aud we sat down in the space kindly
made for accommodation.
The music was primitive and peculiar. An old man.
with venerable beard and ample turhan, sat upon the
ground, loriuring wosringed instrument. is dOlcul
strains accompanied by the Wild, in congrucus notes
OF gpv looking female sitting him. beating upon
iambourne In the centre Of the ring, two Young and
beautiful girls, with graceful forms and flowing attire
tripping il the light fantactic toe ia sly lie
which have never seen initiated in any other country
With sports ike these were all their cares bcguled,
The sports OF children satisfy the child"
Dancingwomen numerous in all the large towns Of
Egypt Though renal and abandoned in character, they
arg me most beautiful vomen in The country They are
su 70 form distinct race never intermarrying with
oner classes and devoting themselves the
Iationsirom generation to generation. Their husbands
are looked upon in the light of servants who like the
osa egyptians, are governed ~ the whms and caprces
OF their better havesD Their dress is usually the same
s.ih WIN IN the harems, and they often adorned
WIN IN PERCUSSION OF ornaments.
aenneations upon the ancient ombs testify TO the
hail uny ., dancing in Egypt The dancers at some Of
centious than the exhibitions Of the couresan NJ
the present day" Though the pr,s,nc. oC 49,. ~ ~
Tson .sry are &sIeisd IN state Of perfect nudy
and ar assured that the pirou,te deiight - os
tisn party more than hrtyfve hundred wears aga
From the varied attitude and gestures of these
tions Of the ancents, their movements were i,oreI
and graceful. That they danced the TEMPLES in h
OF the GODS is evident from the Of
several sacred PROFESSIONS where individuals performed
certain gestures to the sound of suitable music and donc.
cd as they approached the sacred courts.
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himself early grave and to make generous additions
to the public burden.
Nine msnhs had scarcely elapsed after his accession to
the throne when the inhabitants of Constannope were
big with expectaon for the result Preparations
general illumination were completed and the full
charged guns oil the Turkish fleet drawn rp in front
the Golden Horn ready breathe forth their thun.
ders at the first official signal Of born prince.
While this anxious watching of the mountain agitaed
the Moslems iefthom, there little excitement ex-
listing pithn the walls of the serago. strong COMPETE
ton among the Sultan for the honor of
giving birth to th heirapparent There was nearly tie
between some eight or ten of them or, the English
Jockeys say "they were neck and neck II was a mat
ter OF the greatest uncertainty which Of them all would
ethe favored one The time of all near at hand and
each was anxious to come out ahead. There was one
whose chance for the prize i'll fair honest course was
as good as any oil The other hundred better halves the
sultan not better Sac how ever the suggestion of
some silly person had Iheioy to take kind Of
trum, with view 10 bring her labors before the time
Instead OF heir 20 he throne by this proc eedine she
produced an Abolition ana She poor thing instead of
crown of honor. received a watery grave. She was
thrown into the BosI horus
THE WOMEN OF ANCIENT EGyPr-THEIR TREATMENT HA
mrs, MANsERs AND CusroMs-TnEIa DRusErN PRorrN-
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rerceptibe Cairo though the caaracts the banks
denote Increased fuiness two three weeks earlier.
At this time the water becomes rbd and is changed
from state OF comparative clearnesS &c red dirty hue
Il then assumes greenIsh appearance; and while
tans this color is considered holeseme Anciently
the banks being generally full about the first OF August
the canals opened and the water covered the plains
The canals md bikes were then considered of much
importance, that large money annually
pended for their malnenalce and REPAIRS They
under the supervision OF government and strictly
guarded night and day. The ancient dkcs having all dis
appeared, The undation sweeps unresraned where
il iisleh.
To the fertzing influences of the nundation and the
judiceus mode of irrigation adopted by the anciens,
Egypt was indebted for the almost Incredible productions
OF its SOIL The dikes and canals like those of Holland
the present day. considered great national works
hey received the most crupulous government and
while they restrained the redundant waters they at the
same time served the purpose of roads, which the
country was traversed in all directions
The great lake of Morris four hundred and fifty miles
in circumference and two hundred cubs deep"
structed to relieve the country from the evils of cop
indundation and to supply the deficiencies Of par
ta overlooking Of the plains. For six months" says
Herodotus the lake empties itself into the Nile and the
remaining six the Nile supplies the lake 1t is entirely
the product OF human industry which indeed the work
testes for in its centre may be pyramids each
OF which is two hundred cubits above and many be-
meath the water. Upon the summit of each is colossal
statue OF marble, in sitting attitude" The pyramids
have disappeared, and the lake is scarcely forty
leagues in circumference.
The horizontal wheel now in use in Lower Egypt for
raising the water from the Nile, not intro iuced till
after the country subugaed by the Persans. The
simple pole and bucket shadoof Of the modern Egyp-
tans swung upon the banks OF the Nile forty centuries
ago and the Feahs have tradition that this continuance
has descended to them from their Pharaonc pre-
The Persian Wheel as it is called formerly much
generally in than il is at present. In conse
quence OF tax of fifteen dollars per which is laid
upon EACH its is nearly abandoned in Upper Egypt
and the primitive shadoof adopted in its stead The APP
pearance of the laborers the sadoof who toll from
rise till sunset for four five cents EACH animated and
picturesque The accompanying cut illustration OF
these scenes on the banks of the Nile.
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THE NIE-THE MopE Rails No ITS WArER-CERLaIo-
MES ON THE lsUNpArIoN o. HE NILE.
The bria fe.e Of the Egg ptans celebrate or
the night before cutting the dam OF the canal conduct
the water Of the IL anaon to the metropolis. The nha
ants repair in crowds thu island of Rhoia the banks
OF The canal and of the river and there pass the night
with music songs dancing, and sory telling, amid the
roar cannon and the glare of rockets hch conr
uaiiy blazing through the heeyens Thousands are sa'
ng up and DOWN the Nile in illuminated boats, ing
the air with their uproaIious reioicings.
At the break OF DAY, the cutting OF the dam is COM
menced An hour after SUNRISE the governor ofCaIo, at
tended by other great officers of sate arrives and aghs
at large tent in front of the dam. The ckadee is also
present He draws document tesying to the fact of
the Niles having attained sufficient height to justify the
opening ofthe canal and Of its having been accomplished
This instrument being signed and sealed is DIES patched
with all haste to the Grand Segnior at Constantinople
The governor throws purses gold to the workmen the
water PUSHES into the canal bearing upon its troubled boz
som numerous boats filled with happy beings rejoicing
into the city. The lake of Ezbekeeyeh within the alls
Of Cairo being filled with water, the meropoans pass
the night upon its borders in bathing and other
ments The women, who elsewhere superstitiousy
exact in concealng their faces from the sight of men,
their and diers the banks
The Egyptians have always looked upon their nes,ima
BILE river with extreme veneraon To it the country is
indebted for all its fertility Indeed Egypt in the fullest
sense is the gift of the Nile" Therefore when they
have full Nile" the country resounds with reocings
the people are then happy in the prospect of abundant
harvest.
In accordance with the custom of the ancents, the
height OF the during the increase ots daily
proclaimed by public criers and the Nileometers, al
though the Pacha possesses almost the entire soil the
country now subserve the important ends for which they
were originally constructed. An old law exempting the
people from paying the landax unless the river rises
the height Of sixteen cubs is far respected that the
crers OF the Nile under sanction of gov daily
proclaim the increase Of the waters.
Nileometers were very early established and it was I'M
lawful for the inhabitants the height of the in
undaon consequently the Nieometers being strictly in
to reach the axsanctonng height of sixteen cubits
About the middle OF June, gradual rise in the Nile is
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midst Of the river stripped nearly naked stranged and
then thrown into the stream"
Deteeted infdey seldom meets punishment less fear.
full that awaits the fair delinquent in religious faith As
four Mosem witnesses however required to bring this
serious charge eestuay home to the unlathful spouse
the Egg pan ladies seldom found otherwise than pure
legally speaking in regard to all breaches of thfulness
toward their lords
The requsiton of four eye-pitnesses, 10 establish
charge oil unaithfuness said to have been decreed by
the prophet to meet accusation that kind brought
against his own wife She was consequently honorably
absoved from punishment and subsequent revelations
cleared her character from every malicious stain that had
settled upon through the vile calumnators of her fair
Such law may appear to be extraordinary but sup
pose promulgated by the prophet pretty much
the principle that actuaed the Pope of Rome under
somewhat similar circumstances perhaps, wherein sixty
four witnesses required to convict cardinal OF adu
tery-a law which was to keep the cardinal quite
above suspicion
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The penalty and mode of furnishing convicted adulter.
adueesses among the modern Egg ptens are the same
promug in the old Levical law and
by the Jews after the birth OF the Saviour though
in ofmale delnquents the penalty death is rarely
never exacted But the women who have been found
guilty OF crime SO revolving seldom escape the utmost
rgour Of the law. Their nearest relatives often their
accusers aud executoners.
When Fellah is found to have been unlahful to her
husband in general he her brother throws her into the
Nile with stone tied TO her neck her in pieces
and then throws her remains into the river In most in
stances also ather or brother Furnishes in the same
manner unmarried daughter or sister who has been
guilty Of ncontinence These relatives are Considered
more dsgaced than the husband by the crime OF the
her"
II is also provided that unmarried people convicted of
stripes Sometimes married women guilty of in6dehtv
are privately put to DEATH Without being legally
convicted Of the or me. e-'
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THE NEW YORK
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