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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-28

VERY LATE FROM JAMAIcA.-We have received
by the arrival Of the Jessie, at Baltimore, the
Kingston Journal Of the 9Th nit. Annexed is the
only extract worth button and this is only
interesting as showing the intercourse between the
several islands in that ecton Of the world
small vessel from Saint Lucia owned by person Of
the name Of Thsrel seiz.d I'm Martinique and Tha
rel imprisoned on charge Of being engaged In assisting
the escape Of slaves from that Colony
The Governor Of Martinique in reply TO commune
cation the subject from the Lieut. Governor OF sa nj
Luoa that Tharel had been committed on the depo
stion Of several persons being the party who had as
sisted the evasion Of the slaves but he Che Governor
could not interfere with the of Justice and he
must await his trial The vessel he also stated was not
under seizure, the Of it accused As the
attention Of Colonel Torrens has been called this cir
we nave no doubt ne will see that justice 10
do not improperly condemn British subject They are
likely 70 be very much preudiced against Tharel and
this being the case fair and impartial trial can hardly
be expeCted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-28

PORTRAITS OF THE PEoPLE.-We refer readers to
an advertisement in another column of Plumbe,
, the well known Daguerrean artist. His pictures
have all the distinctness of line engraviags,
with the softness of mezzotnts
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-28

THK TROUBLES AT HUDsoN.-The Mayor of
Hudson has issued proclamation relative to the
troubles among the anti-renters. II contains no.
thing new
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-28

OPPOSITION "A Washington letter saws. that
should Mr.. Polk call an extra session of Congress
which 10 not very probable-- Gov Jones will call an
extra session Of the Ter nsssee legislature 10 elect
expires the 9Th Of March but not other wise.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-28

BISHOP ONDERDoNx. is now understood by
great many that Bishop Onderdonk will be acquit-
ted by the court, and that there has been no just
ground tor the charges preferred against him. We
wait to see
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-28
Anuscunents.

LAUGHING GAs-FUN AaAIN.--Read Professor
Coltons advertisement OF bis grand annual exhibition OF
| Laughing Gas In the Tabernacle Monday evening
newt
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-28

OPENING A NEW YEAR These are the days OF
compliments and congratulations. Look at the
card of that ego ahead y dealer in general mer-
chandse, John G. Morrison, 1873 Greenwich street.
in to-day's Herald 1t lisa document worth reading.
1t goes straight into matters of business without
quibbe or time, thinking Of his customers and tell
ing them how to getrlch at the same time Coun-
try and city merchants should read his card and
then buy of him. They will be dealt with justly
and honorably.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-28

TEXAS FEELING IN MrssoURI.-It appears by the
following paragraph that Senator Benton is likely
to get his instructions maigrk all that has been
said -
We received last evening letters from Jefferson city,
containing sketch Of the debate in the House on the
solutions OF instruction Some OF the wings battling
fnriousy in favor OF Col Bentons course--but ell the
democrats that have spoken. Except Mr. Bay who was,
we believe, wing where he come from advocated the
resolutions agreed on in caucus
Mr. Coaer, OF st Charles, wing spoke in fvor Of In
s'ructioDs such a. Mr. Hough introduced MIR c. 10 for
Texas opposed to the Aholitionsts &C; anil under
stand there are about dozen wings in the House who
occupy the same position
The Senate adjourned the 18th, to enable the men,
be 10 hear the debate In the House the resolutions OF
Instruction. The question had produced great excite
nent-v. Losas Reporter, Dee. ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-28

CONTEMPLATING Daily EUening Buiietin, a
small whItey-brown sheet, published at New Red.
lord, copies our report Of Mr.. Wanen's speech at
the New England Dinner, without syllable OF ac-
acknowledgement. The Boston Aduertisr and Pa
of also copies the entire report Of the dinner, but
pr perly gives credit TO the Herald.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-28

INTERESTING FROM CAPE HAYTIEN.-Advicesf from
this place to the 18th inst have been received.
Annexed is an extract Of a letter, dated 10th
instant
brig Somers, Commander Gerry arrived here,
lad ult o mission relative TO the imprisonment OF
Captain Vigures The commancer was received with
great courtesy BY the auhorties all referring
to the laid before him. and, after thorough
self entirely Satisfied with their proceedings saues
then exchanged and the 27h the Somers sailed
for st. Jogo de Cuba via the Mole is due TO the Co.
vernment to say that all other legal business was
ordered to be suspended until this disposed Of
Political affairs have ell along been quiet but to-day
rumor 10 current Of new expedition against the Spanish
part Of the Island is said large quantity Of and
ammunition has just been received at Port Prince from
Europe
Commercial eais and prospects, in the north have not
been worse Tor years than at present Coffee which last
year ranged from to lO has for the last four months
been at ID to l43 and It readily commands the lat
ter price, AZ very and much wanted for remit
lance The Of this appear. to the want
Of labor. The laborng population generally have al
ways much preferred jobbing day labor for subsis
tence, to q support gained by steady employment
plantation, ard the "Code Rural" which csmpels all
agricultural ahorers 10 contract planter one
year. and which forbds them leave plantation with
In its operation In consequence OF the and
since the late revolution has fallen into utter neglect
the government requiring many OF the laborers to
in the army The result 10 great faling on IN produce,
with no present prospect OF change for the better
Meantime imports have been the increase goods have
and kelyto continue portionaly and high
French corvette Of 20 guns, supposed the Naad has
just entered the harb0T-whence unknown.-U Stafes
Gazette
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that agreement he received large amount OF the bills
Of that Bank under this agreement
CouRr-If there written agreement it should be
produced
Mr. ROBINSON i shall be able to prove that he recev.
CouRr A witness cannot testify to facts which
are embodied in written agreement between parties
admonish the witness not 10 answer
Mr.. RosIrsoN-Csn you tell the amount he got from
the Bank
Mr. RAYMOND objected
WITNEss.-I can't tell the exact amount; wish | had
nothing 10 do with this case; have undergone much
persecution: that It is enough to drive crs.y
Cou.T-Well, don't say anything that will involve
wlrrs..-My memory is much impaired, and 1t IL
enough 10 drive man crazy.
To Mr.. RoBIrsoN The Northampton Bank failed In
ls43, shortly after Rogers dealings
o-,o what do you attribute the failure Of the North
WirNrI attribute II nrs to an act ofthe Pennsy
mia legislature to freshet the Lehigh-the
Bank owing more than the amount of their captsl and
third the dealcation of John Rice uhe wness II that
be truebut insist Is no and finally their throwing
their Captain, John Rice overheard, who served them
faithfully a for twenty Ave years RSars Of la1ghter
and Boston sent on large amounts of noes speak OF
the whole tribe usushter) know Rogers banker,
but not as broker. There had been two different ennis
sons OF notes The object Of the second emission
to pledge os security in Philadelphia. Baltimore and New
York The notes that were returned came from the bro
kers some OF these notes thrown into the market
Rogers made loans to the Bank by agreement.
CoURr- there be written instrument in existence
the parties are bound to introduce II.
Mr. RoBtSs,r. ask the witness If there was loan7
MIR RAYMOND objected
The CouRr overruled.
Witness TO Mr.. ROBINSON Rogers made loans to the
bank in drafts and checks partly in both TO the best Of
my recollection the agreement specified the description
Of money handed in by Rogers there notes OF
the Hamilton Ba given in by him.
Cross.eramin,d BY RAYMOND The notes secured
b. the Comptroller; few were exchanged for gold at
Philadelphia at cne.half per Get discount; there
subss quently commission issued aud there settle
ment; have been indicted with Rogers Philadelphia
Mr. PHn,p REYNOLDS examined by Mr.. Rosrrsor-I
know that there institution called the Hamilton
Bank managed by two men named Bigelow and MIR Ro.
gers have been appointed Receiver under order OF
Chancery oycrthe Bank, which is broken; Rogers had
man Of the name II Slamm, and another man named
Mount, acted az Rogers creatures; Rogers testimony
before he Master in Chancery showed this Mount was
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Gov. Polk has no greater claims upon the people
of this Union than any other man of equal ability"
&c. IL therefore respectfully sug-
gest to Tennessee Democrat to abandon
that system of putting, blowing, and swelling, by
which toad may be magniied into the dimen-
sions of an OK" &c.
With the above extracts, which show how easy
matter it is for the two distinguished gentlemen
to use each other up, we take leave of them
assuring them that for entire success in their re-
spective undertakings. they have our most cordial
and sincere wishes, believing, in that event, the
Republic will receive no detriment, and that very
little wear and tear of character will occur te
themselves.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-23

New BooKs.-We have received from Gideon
Brooke, Periodical Agent, Pennsylvania avenue,
the February number Of" Cooley Lady's Book"
embellished with several beautiful plates among
which is portrait Of Queen Victoria and child
rem. The reading matter is very good.
"The Ladies' Companion for February, en-
bellished in its usual style. The contributors to
this number are some Of the most celebrated Of
our female writers.
7 "The New Mirror, extra" containing the
beautiful songs and ballads of George P. Morris.
This Extra contains many new songs and bal
lads never before published.
Also, "The Mysteries Of New York." and the
Henry Clay Almanac for 1874" containing
anecdotes, &c, &C., Of this distinguished man.
All the above can be procured of Brooke, Penn
sylvania avenue, next to Beers's Temperance
Hotel.
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ARRIVALS AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS.
~. JANUARY % 1Qdd
JANUARY %, 1874
INDIAN QUEEN (BRowN's) Horrl

INDIAN QUEEN (BRowN's) HOTEL
John b. Bowling, +. B. Beail, Dr. B. r. GRAY. ]
R. Mitchell, Col. Mathews, C. A. Paine. John Ma.
thews, and Jno. D. Freeman. Md John Napier and
w. Bradford, Ga; VIM. Townsend, ID. B Knapn.
VIM. T. P. Sanger Daniel Dodge, Thos. l.. Heesley'
Andrew 0. Hair, and Mrs. Sanger and two children''
New York; J. BONES, and Capt M l.. Weems. Raj,
timore Thomas Finnell, Fredericksburg, Va. r.. A.
Hooe, VIM. Smith, and J. 4. Parish and lady. Va. !:
John Martin, Kentucky; VIM. w. Fossett and lady.
Albany, N. Y. 9
CITY (FULLER's) HOTEL.
Charles A. Wilkins, Pittsburgh Pa; Dr. Suther-
land, Philad. E. T. Bridge, Hartford, Conn; Major
Muhlenburg, U. s. A.. J. j. Seed6eld, N. j.; ].
Bouts, Baltimore; L. Williams, Boston
EUROPEAN (GALABRUNs) HOTEL
Constant Gullou, and Christopher Falion, Philad !:
A. Williams, Connecticut.
EXCHANGE (TYLER's) HOTEL.
Geo. w. Cutler, Portsmouth,, Va. John r. Ram
dali, Va. JOS. R. Jones, and VIM. H. Barnard, Bal
timore, Md.
TEMPERANCE (BEERs's) HOTEL
VIM G. Williams, New York E. H. Corson, and
We. Nugent, Penn; VIM. Taggott, U. s. NJ; C.
Smith, Conn.
VIRGINIA (swEErING's) HOTEL
Samuel J. Rankin, Ohio John Kirk, VIM Petit,
and Charts Durham, Va.
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A GREAT GUN:-Every State, city, village, and
club has its great gum" without whom Tor
which, it would be found impossible to make
loud noise In the world; but i, rarely happens
that either one of them can produce such gun
as our neighbor, Mr.. Birkbeck, is now finishing
at his extensive and celebrated foundry 1t is a
real cast-iron barker, of the thirty-two pound
school, and is estimated to weigh couple Of
employed in casting it and it has been reduced
TO its present size BY clipping, boring, and turn
ing. II is smoothed and polished to degree,
and reflects credit alike upon the skill Of the
fabricators, and the liberality and good taste of
those who ordered Its construction. The car
rage IS gigantic and elaborate piece of work
manship, and the whole apparatus, when set in
motion for an enemy's camp, might well inspire
him with terror 1t is destined, we believe, for
the Southern market, and is probably intended
more for ornament than USE A dozen Pennsy-
vania horses would scarcely make team for it,
Brooklyn Nv. " Eagle.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-23

A New GALvANIc LIGHT, invented by M. Ar
chereau, of Paris, has been tested in that city, in
the Place de la Concorde. The light measured
l. inches in diameter, and was contained in ball
of IL inches diameter. On the first trial, the gas
lights in the place (about one hundred in number)
were suffered to burn; but the nearest ones ap-
peared by the side Of the galvanic light as pale
After extinguishng the gas lights, the galyanc
light produced most brilliant effect, which by
some was deemed even superior to the light
emitted by hydro-oxygen gas. Small print could
be read distinctly at the distance of one hundred
faces from the light"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-23

TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF WASH
INGTON

WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Jan. 10Th.
From private letters recently received, | learn
that our Charge at Brussels, Mr.. Hilliard, has
given, to the brilliant personages composing the
Belgian Court, and the distinguished strangers
usually assembled there, magnificent entertain
ment. The apartments were brilliantly lighted,
the costumes suberb and tasteful, and the re-
freshments were of the most recherche kind and
everything conspred to render it delightful eve-
ming. | should not, however, have alluded to it,
but to mention the principal attraction, which was
80 grateful to our American pride. Upon one of
the pier tables in the principal salon, was placed
picture, richly framed, in which the name of
WASHINGTON, in large Gothic letters, and in each
letter some stirring event of his life skeched
with holiness and spirit, and finished with ex-
IRENE nealness.
In one letter was Washington, as painted by
Stuart, in the full vgor of MANHOOD in another,
group was depicted, in which the figures of him.
self and Lafayette we're conspicuous; there he is
represented as crossing the Delaware farther
on, he has passed the bridge at Trenton, covered
with the flowers showered upon him. Mount
Vernon fills one letter, and in another is his
Tomb; and last, is the Baltimore monument,
rising proudly conspicuous. 1t is in the style of
line engraving. The whole was finished with
pen, and was designed, and executed, by Lieut.
Blake, of the United States Army. The Minister
of Foreign Affairs expressed his admiration Of the
design, and regretted that there had been but one
such man as Washington! During the evening,
the most distinguished personages were grouped
about the picture, and (was it fancy y more than
one low sigh was heard, probably from the stiHed
feelings of some Polish noble, or Spanish patriot,
at the sad thought that for their country there
had been no Washington! How gratifying to
Americans, that the most distinguished statesmen
of Europe should pay such involuntary homage to
the name of the illustrious Washington.
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MR.. VAN BUREN, AND THE SHEEP.

elf we and thousands of our readers support
Mr.. Van Buren, cordially, it is because we regard
him as pledged to commercial reform, and to
the laying OF duties simply for the sake Of rev.
enue. live believed him friend Of the protec-
tive system, we should no longer feel any wish
to see him a candidate. IN Y. Eventng Post.
This is a curious comment on the opinions of
Mr.. Van Buren,. If" says the Post, 1--WE be-
lieved him friend to the protective system we
should no longer feel any wish to see him can
didate." Mr.. Van Buren, has been in public life
nearly forty years, and yet the Post is uncertain
as to his opinions on the great question Of pro-
lection to American industry During this Pc
Rod, he has voted several times directly for the
Tariff, and several times indirectly, as in the
case Of the New York Legislature when he was
a member He has written at least twenty let
te.s on the subject as in reply to the Indiana
Legislature of last year, and also in the more
recent letter published in the Richmond Enquirer.
The Post is one of his organs and expounders,
and yet the editor has to say if-i-if, on all
occasions when any cardinal point of public
policy is under discussion
We have remedy for all this, and will sug-
gest 1t 10 the Post as method of settling all
doubts both with that paper and with its readers
Let some Democratic Committee, or the Editor,
Buren,, and if he will reply specifically we will
engage that the public will know more than
they have known during the whole life of the
Ex-Presdent
ARE YOU IN FAVOR OF DUTY OF THIRTY PER
CENT. ad ualoren, AND THREE CENTS PER POUND
ON WOOL the present duty.)
Now, ay or no, Mr.. Van Buren,. No lodging
No long yarns! No Indiana Letters! Tell US
about the wool and the sheep.
We put the question in this particular form,
because " sheep" are very much in Van Burens
way. There are in Herkimer, Otsego, and Del
| aware, overwhelming Locofoco counties in shis
State, a great many Locofoco sheep; and Mr.
Van Buren can't pull wool over their eyes, if he
will only answer this question in plump way.
Ay or no?
Otsego County gave Mr.. Van Buren,, in 1910,
majority Of 1349. There are in it, $4,000
Wing and Locofoco sheep. If Mr.. Rhett & Co.
can get answer to this question, it will scatter
!" the sheep."-M Y. Express.
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MORE HARMONY"

MIR. Edmun Ruftn, jr., appointed delegate
to the approaching Locofoco Convention, in Rich
mond, Virginia, from the county of Prince
George, assigns the following reasons for declin-
ing the appointment. The Petersburg Republic
can, in publishing Mr.. Rufins letter, says: ave,
of our own personal knowledge, know more than
fifty delegates already appointed who would not
set foot in the convention with any such under
standing" THAT they are to be bound by the
nomination of the Baltimore Convention.) Mr..
Ruffin says:
1T has pleased caucus of the Democratic
members Of the present Legislature to call this
convention, and at the same time to issue their
edict, lin the shape of request it is true,) that
no delegate be sent by any county, who does not
stand pledged to support the Baltimore nominee.
Can give such pledge2 unhesitatingly say
| cannot. claim to belong to the old State
Right Republican party-an exposition of whose
creed may be found in the celebrated Kentucky
and Virginia resolutions. Any wan who will sup
port its principles and policy, shall receive my
support. and can vote for none other
"In this county, we Of the State Rights Re
publican party have, in public meeting, declared
our unanimous preference for Mr.. Calhoun We
prefer him because his principles are our princi-
pies. But we really go for principles not men,.
His nomination, therefore, is not sine qua non
for our cooperation. We will vote for any 9TH
er man advocating the same principles. And the
question is, will the nominee of the Baltimore
Convention be such man2 | am constrained
to answer-No. 1t has been settled long since,
by the political managers and wire workers, that
Mr.. Van Buren, is to receive the nomination.
The question then is simply this. Do Mr.. Van
Buren's principles coincide with those of the
State Rights Republicans of the South Do
they coincide with those of Mr.. Calhoun, whom
we have declared to be an exponent of our prin-
ciples? Van Buren's principles the same as
Calhoun's Van Buren,, who was Missouri re-
strictionist, who voted for the odious tariff of
1928, who admitted, in his famous sheep speech,
that his public principles were shaped BY his pri-
vate interests, who advocated the Proclamation
and Force bill !; his principles the same with
those of Mr.. Calhoun, the champion of Southern
interests and State Rights, the foe to Banks and
Tariffs, and the able supporter of Free Trade"
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BURSTING OF A MILLsToNE-One of the large
mill.stones at the upper water shop of the United
States armory in this town, weighing about 2,4OO
pounds, broke in two while in rapid notion on
Monday afternoon, and one Of the fragments was
thrown upward through the floor overhead with
great force. The person engaged in working the
stone, had just stepped away from it, and was
thereby doubtless spared sudden and terrible
death.--Springfe!d (l1ass) Gax
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A New MovEMENr.-A number of families
living near the village of Leraysville, Bradford
county, (Pa.) have formed themselves into an in
dustrial association, which is to be managed ac-
cording to the social principles of Fourier, the
French philosopher About fifty thousand dollars
have been already subscribed to the capital stock,
and operations Will be commenced early next
spring. The families that have entered into this
arrangement are the possessors of about fifteen
hundred acres Of land, consisting of well-culti-
waited, we'll watered, and well-fenced farms, lying
adjacent to each other, which will constitute the
domain OF the establishment. 1t is said that one
or two factories and saw-mills are on the premises
which command plenty of woodland and fine wa
ter privileges. The Rev. DR.. Belding and others
who have started this enterprise, are members Of
the New Jerusalem Church, but they have no OBJ
jections to admit respectable persons of any reli-
gious faith.--Eve Post
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0PAL.-The Opal for 1914; A pure Gin for the
~ Holidays. Edited by n P. Willis. List Of en-
bellishmeuts Christ Walking on the Sea, Ruth and
Naomi, Dream Of the Consumptive, Christ by the
Well of Sychar, The Will, The Daughter of Jairus,
The Deserted Wife, The Emigrants Sabbath Morn
ing. Nine illustrations, by j. q. Chapman just
received and for sale by
r. FARNHAM.
nov Ill corner of 18th st. and Penn. av.
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The Salisbury IN. CO. Waterman says that
the Rowan gold mine near that place is the rich
est that has ever been discovered in the United
States. 1t is described as small vein, from
four to twelve inches wide. A quantity of the
ore taken from it has yielded 5000 to the bushe,
and some as much as $500 to the bushel. II is
said that 1876 pennyweights had been taken
from it about month since by seven hands,
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nENTLEMEN'S ELEGANT SCARFS, CRA-
" WATTS, &c.-Just received, a small lot of Gem
tlemens Scarfs, for street and evening Dress white
and colored Kid Gloves, Shaving Soaps, Brushes,
&C., &c. Also, Cashmere Gloves, "a new article,)
with small invoice of g Meakim'sn Extract; being
decidedly superior to any in market For sale at
fair prices by o. FISH g. CO.,
Gents Wardrobe Store, & Browns hotel.
ian 23-3t
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TAxArIoN.-Gov Tucker, of Mississippi, in
his message to the Legislature of that State, re-
commends that tax be laid upon negro babies.
He adds:
Il would recommend resort to new objects
of taxation and would include as such objects,
negro slaves under the age Of foe years, plate,
and every description of household furniture, and
every species Of property Of real or ideal value"