The New York herald., 1844-11-17


Mr. haywood has left this city on professional
tour towards South Carolina, where he is shortly
expected.
The. Hon. James M. Porter, late Secretary Of
War, Is now in Boston.
Col. A II. Bullock, formerly editor of the Wor-
oester Esls, Is one OF the Representatives elect 10
the Legislature from Worcester.
Died In Lawrence county, Alabama, on the 23d
ult, Rev John Harvey, an old revolutionary vete-
ran, in the 86th year Of his age.
The new Episcopal church in Danbury, Connec.
Rev. Bishop BrOwnell.
Dr., William X. Brisbane has commenced a
Christian Politician"
Mrs Polk is said to be one of the most amahle
and accomplished ladies' in the Union, and pecu-
lIarly qualified TO adorn and dignity the station
which she will occupy at the " White House."
Gov. Marmaduke, of Missouri, has issued pro-
clamaton appointing the 18th OF the present month
aqay Ct fhanksslvlng and prayer in that State
Dr. Z. ~ Gayarre, late resident from Noxubee
county, Miss. and formerly resident OF New
Orleans, committed suicide at West Baton Rouge,
La, on his way down, a few days since. He shot
himself with a revolving pistol cause not stated.
Methodist Episcopal Church. has sent to the West
srn Christian Advocate the first OF series OF let
ters addressed TO the members of the church over
which he presides.
Dr. VIM S Goodwin, formerly Of Greensbo
rough, Alabama, was tried at the recent term Of
the Circuit Court of LOwndes CO, Miss, for the
murder cf Mr. Abbot, and found guilty of man.
slaughter, which ls, we believe, punishable there
by ten years imprisonment in the Fentenliary.
The Petersburg Inteligencer announces the
death OF Mr. Grief Drummond, in his 9th year.
VINO VINO IN The war 10, Of isl2 was one Of that gallant
teers," whose galantry and bravery won for the
ts town which sent them, the proud title Of the
Rev. James Barnett, Of Springfield, Ohis, and
Dr. Pauldng, lady and two children, Of Warren
aacIls
They Will remain at Damascus for one or two
years, then locate themselves in Jerusalem.
Lost In Pensacola Bay on the 18th ult, by the
upsetting Of the cutter Of the Falmouth, William
s. Fox, Professor of Mathematics in the U. s.
Navy, aged twenty three, son OF Charles Fox, of
Boston. Professor Fox was appointed at the age
of twenty, and was attached to the Falmouth, on
board Of which ship he has been in active service
ever since. a. -
aided, at his residence in Morgan county, on the
18th u'tlmo, Matthew Cochran, aged nearly one
ton, one OF the first settlers Of Morgan county
An unfortunate rencounter, says the W,nehenr
Repxb. .tcan, occurred on Tuesday afternoon, be-
tween Robert W Baker and John w. Light, near
Pughton, which resulted in the death of the latter
Mr.. Baker surrendered himself at once TO m apis-
trate, and has been bdiled
Thursday last was kept as day Of public
Thanksgiving in Charleston, S. G.
The Duke of Wellington is about to sell out his
stock in the Welland Canal, and with the proceeds
found scholarship in the College Of Toronto
The Usage Yeoman announces the death of Mr..
Hopper, Representative elect from Decatur county,
Missouri.
Mr.. Hiram Totten, an industrious mechanic Of
Darien, Conn.,, and two OF his sons, aged ten and
twelve, were drowned in the Cove Mill Pond on
Saturday night last
Mr.. William Hall, Of St. Louis, while on a
hunting excursion in Illinois, recently, was acc-
dently shot by one OF his companions, in the left
breast and arm. The wound, though severe, was
not considered dangerous.
Thirty six pate ents have been issued at WASH
lngton during tho month OF October
John Mcbride, clerk on board theasteam boat
New World, destroyed himself few days ago
On his desk was found note, written in his usual
hand, alleging that insanity was the sole cause
The young man had locked himself in his room
and shot himself, while the officers Of the boat
were at dinner.
David Root has been convicted of robbing the
Branch Bank at Madison, la of nearly $50, 900.
last spring, and sentened to the penteniary tor six
years.
The Quebec Mercury says that the rumor of the
immed date return to Canada of Mr. l.. J. Papineau
is without foundation
Dick, the slave who was tried and convicted of
the murder Of Mrs c.. A. Turner, during the late
sentenced to be hung on the 18th inst
John Vine hung himself by small leather string
to tree IN the town OF ofCheektowago, near Buffalo,
"a few days ago.
pointed Assistant p. M. General, in place of Mr.
Tyson, resigned.
The Cincinnati Bulletin states that Mr.. William
Stuart, of Madison township, near Circlevill,
Ohio, was shst through the body with pistol, and
killed. by one Felix Renik, last week. No par
ticulars stated.
The Texan prisoners, who have recently arrived
at New Orleans from Vera Cruz, have excited
much sympathy for their destitute condition in the
former city. Free quarters had been provided for
them, and liberal contributions are making for
their relief.
The Massachusetts, Humane Society have award
cd nne edal ts,M Mr g.
Mr.; Charles Nichols from drowning in Boston
harbor, on the 9th Of May last.
A beautiful young lady OF Flushing,L. I.,was at
tackled by furious dog on Saturday last, while on
her return home from a neighbours, and one of her
limbs mutilated in a shocking manner, before SHE
could be rescued.
Governor Bariy has issued proclamation ap-
pointing Thursday, Dec. 10, as the day Of Public
Thanksgiving in Ohio Governor Barry, of Mich-
gan, has appointed November %.
Mr.. John A. Dubernard, died in Baltimore on
Thursday, from the bite Of dog, received on
Saturday last.