The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-11-05


now in this city one Of the most remarka-
BILE specimens Of natures fantastic workman
ship that has ever been presented to the eye of
mes, CURIOUS sealcheT INTO .ne arcana OF hef
proportions without model, symmetry without
beauty, and excess without deformity, is in the
person OF a male infant, bornsome short time since
OF highly respectable parents, in New Oxford,
Adams county, Pennsylvania. The size is
little above the average OF new born infants the
the formation OF every limb and external organ as
ever, Is the plurality Of heads, there being twoper
fectly distinct heads and necks, entirely dsjoined
and independent OF each other as far down as the
point OF contact at the lower yertebr of the neck
The formation of these members, the heads es-
pecially, presents the highest indications of csre
bral organization, and, as is observed in almost
every sucn case, the expression Of the features
OF the face is placid, mild, and if the term
may be applied to infants, intelligent. The
contour of the whole figure is SO remark
ably graceful, symmetrical and elegant, that
and more readily imagines himself regarding
classic model after the antique, Than vagary Of the
plastic powers OF nature. In most cases survey
OF objects coming under the eplthet OF unnatural,
accompanied by feeling Of repulslon, disgust, or
abhorrencejust according to the susceptibility OF
the individual in the present no such sensation Is
ie but on the contrary an emotion is excited very
much akin to that felt in contemplating an elegant
design OF the first OF all originasthe human figure
and 1t IS only upon looking at the head-which Is
truly an object OF wonder and admiration more than
tinctive feature OF the object-and which il felt in
reality to be one ofexcess rather than deformlty.
DR. Pheffer, Principal of the New Oxford Medi-
cal Institutes the gentleman whose professional ser
vices were employed in the case, is deserving of
much praise, and has shown by the manner in
which he overcame the difficulties presented there
IN, that he is most expert and scientific practi-
toner. From causes quite satisfactory, the
Doctor has been unable to comply with the nu-
merous solicitations of the faculty in various
parts, that he should give them and the public
riosty, but has at length arranged to exhibit
II IN this city Since his arrival, several medical
gentlemen OF the first standing have visited him,
and expressed themselves in terms of appreciation
of his project; and we were informed by him that
SO strong was the admiration OF DR. Meigs, of PHI
ladelphia, upon seeing this lusus nature, that he
employed at heavy expense first rate artist to
commit to canvass faithful representation of the
Grecian elegance and grace, the general proper
tion, and partial distortion, OF which 1t is an sm.
bodiment
hibition will open, under such regulations as will
ensure to all who are SO DESTROYS the means of
ingit We hope that from the remarks above made
after visit to the subject Of them; it will be per-
fy mere vulgar curiosity that its effect upon visit
tors is advantageous and agreeable; in addition to
which we will merely add that the proceeds vii!
institution, which is under the direction Of, and
built by DR.. Pheffer-the New Oxford Medical In
stitute
The WEATHER IN CANADA-Of all the many in
stances experienced and recorded of the sndden
tan res cansda weather none i mere
storm had been beautifully clear and pleasant causing
many to mistake i for the Indian summer took sudden
change on Saturday night and continued cold and blus
try during this whole Of Sunday. On Monday morning
the ground covered with falling and drifting snow,
streets in clouds nearly binding tho fewpedesrians who
venlured out This continued all day. and towards
somewhat moderated but the fall of snow has so prodL
gousy increased that an average depth Of sghtsen in
chss lies on the ground while in places the tops Of rails
ons impossible and the few vehicles in seighs
Du cold wet and and any thiag but types Of
In consequence of the storm, boats have arriv-
ed from either the Lake River since Sunday, and
seqently mails have been received since then From
the present appearance Of the weather. there will pr0ba
bly, be arrivals to-day. The American mail has not
that we are in regular fix for This is doubly
noyng the election returns from the stern PAT Of
the Province are anxously looked for-Kingston Wing,
Oct 30.
evening man named William Mann was run
the Trenton railroad, about hundred yards
s his sncs
crushed and the stump Of his right arm, which, about
twenty flour years ago. had bssn ampatated !, conse-
mount DAM was further fractured He taken to the
hospital where his left foot and right leg arpustsd
He is not expected to survive many hours Those who
had charge Of the train of say that the unfortunate
man was lying upon the track Of the road when they
crme up. and desmiog the object COW, they merely put
the steam whistle in operation to brighten her away,
without stopping the engine and that when the mistake
discovered too late to prevent the accident
Philadelphia Times, Nou 4.
LAUNCH OF THE Day Dock We much regret
to state that an accident occurred in the launching
Of the Dry Dock yesterday which fear may be pro-
ductive Of delay getting into operation Atihs
towards its destined element until about forty five feet
OF the structure had passed beyond the edge Of the wharf,
somewhat from the immense wei which had sustain
ed yielded causing the ways on one side which the
DOCK 70 away and ~
but measures having been taken by the
enerprisng owner to prevent further injury, is hoped
that 1t may be extrcated from its perous state IN tho
course ofa few days The Dock we learn msasures 1855
feet in length by o. in breadth and viii be capable Of
docking vessel OF from 500 to 1000 tons burhen The
public spirited protector and owner James Marsh, Jr
Esq., deserves much praise for his energy and enterprise
and is sincerely to DO hoped that this accident will not
either materially retard the time of getting the dock In
operation, or occasion much pecunsry
Cour. NoU. l.
ANOTHER BuRoLARY.-Last night, the Mansion
House of Mr.. YALE in Hicks street, was entered by
They traced to the ferry boat the ferry MASTER
Mr. Van Ceef suspectng the fellows kindly detained the
wach ana they Wers all arrested They are ooorsd
men, named George White, Richard Jones, Thomas JEFF
fsrson, and William Jackson, all from the city of New
York.-Brookiyn Star, Nop.
NAVAL Court MARTIAL.-The decision of the
Naval Court Martial, at Washington, in the case
OF Richard Muzzeton tried for assaating Mid
shpman Bohrsr that said seaman be reprmanded and
thar Mdshipman Bohrer censured being proved that
that officer first assaulted the sailor.
The Court engaged with the trial Of Midshpmsn
Agsligan Cook, charged with scandalous conduct in
puroinug two Of money tending to the destruction
Of good morals in the service"
SUPREME CoURT-OcToBRR TKRM.-Oct. 81
Present Chief Justice Nelson and Justice Boards
ley jared N. Stebbens ads Thomas jennings Mr. II.
the plaintiff; New trial granted costs to abide the
event-Wm. D. Hutchens Benjamin Hutchens and
others. Mr.. Stevens was heard for defendant MIR.
>. M. Hsgh. forthe plaintiff; Mr. Stevens il reply
The People, plaintiff in McDr de- defendant In
Mr.. Gilbert, district attorney heard for the
People; MIR. +. M. Haight for the defendant; judg-
ment affirmed with costa-Nathanie Adams ads. John