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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12
Am usements.

BROADWAY CIRcUs-LAsr NIGHT BUT ONE
This being the last night but one of the performance
Of this unrivaed roup at Niblos the public curiosity
justly excited upon subject that gives them oppou
nifty of testyng heir appreciation of the management
and their admiration of the performers The two occasions
are well deserving general patronage. This evening the
Hughes Family will again appear and tomorrow there
will be two concluding and peculiarly effective perform.
CHATHAM THEATRE.-Mr. Rce's popularity is on
the increase. Tonight, in obedience to univer.
sally expressed wish Of the audience the opera of Bone
Squash will be repeated; and also the arces of Heres
Co." and Jumbo Jum and also the Ny steres of New
York" Grca preparations making for the production
Of the drama of Madame Laiarge, and also magnificent
scenic piece which has been played for whole in
London On Tuesday the officers and doorkeepers take
abeneit Mr. Roades, Mr.. Dallary and officer Boomer
all valuable members Of the corps official and worthy
ofevery commentator by the theatre-gong public. From
the following announcement may infer that there will
be crowded house tomorrow nght:"Saturday, benefit
in his celebrated character of William Tell and give
highly coored portrait fthe Hero Of Switzerland,
presented by him in his juvenile days, when floating
down the majestic Mississippi on board the Steamboat
Theatre"
THE BEST AMUSEMENT the city affords IL found al
the American Museum. in the great crowds OF vi
ers which nockng there daily to see that miniature
Lputian, Gen. Tom Thumb, previous to his departure
and the unaduerated delight every seems to feel in
his presence almost makes forget that such thing
trouble exists at ALL II is richly worth quarter" to
many smiling faces and happy hearts, to say
thing OF the wonderful General himself and the splendid
performances which take place every afternoon at three
o'clock, and every evening at
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12
NEW YORK HERALD.
The Great Religious war.

We have re-pubshed in this days paper, from
the Commercial Advertiser" the latest broadside
OF the Rev Mr.. Potts, let off last evening against
the Rev. DR.. Wainwright
Last evening We published an Extra Herald con-
tanning the same, and such was the popular excite
inent to read it, that considerably less than one
hundred and trenty-thres thousand copies went off
In less than no time at all A very sngularly look
Ing, gentlemany parsonage was among the first
who called and bought copy. He had a rogush
smlle on his unhealthy facea strange flashing IN his
burning eyes-and as he lett the office, we saw a
tail peep from under his Spanish cloak, and
something like cloven foot in his boots. Who
could he be When the boy took his two cents,
they actually turned into birthstone in his hand,
and blazing up in blue light, entirely disappeared,
being new species of defalcation that we never
before.
On this holy controversy we have variety of ar
tcles from correspondents, which we shall give to-
morrow. ough to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12

THE MYSTERIOUS RHODE ISLAND MURDER
yesterday sent down to Providence special report
err, TO attend the examination into the mysterious
murder Of Mr.. Sprague, which is TO be made there
to-day. Our evening paper tomorrow will contain
the first narficnlars
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12

MORE THE RECENT ARREsTs.--In an extra
from the office of the Syracuse Journal, dated sth
inst, it appears that Mr.. Rust does not intend to let
the matter drop with his discharge. That paper
says:-
1t follows of course that il only remains to ferret out
the secret and criminal authors Of this extraordinary
action well the objects they had in view II is be
eved knowledge OF most of the facts have TO light
at least clue has been obtanedbut the matter will
be probed further In due time the public will be appraised
ofevery thing necessary to Mr. RS complete excupaton
when venture the opinion, it will appear that he has
been made the chance victim Of base scheme for extort
ing money from weak and creduous persons themselves
the victims of an arch impostor
It seems, from the facts given, that the woman
Lcgget was the principal cause Of the arrest 1t is
now supposed that che is better acquainted with the
robbery than many persons; that she threw the
charge upon Mr. r. for the purpose of sending the
officers upon the wrong track, whilst she and those
concerned with her escaped. She ought imme-
diately to be pursued and taken If possible.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12

CoLp WEArHER.-Last Tuesday the weather was
seven degrees below zero in Boston. Here it has
been very cold, but not quite below zero.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12

ENTERPRISE Il Co have opened another
route. They now run daily to Richmond, Virginia.
They form the only line to Washington city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12

MICHIGAN LEGIsIATrRE. met IN Detroit on
the LIST inst, Edwin M. Gust, President OF the Sc
nate and Edwin II. Lathrop Speaker Of the House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12

Snow SroRN.-The snow storm of Tuesday be-
gan IN Baltimore at 10 O'Clock, aud here at II
O'Clock, A. NJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12

NAvGAnoN.-'fhe recent cold snap has settled
navigation for the. season.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12

SUPREME Court OF THE UNITED STATEs-Wed-
nesday, Jan. l0.--No. 9.-Wm. NJ. Gwin plaintiff
in error vs. James W. Breedove This cauae was argued
by Mr.. Walker for the plaintiff in error. and Mr. Clement
Cox for the defendant in Adjourned till Tomorrow
III O'Clock A. NJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12

1IJ- A southern correspondent of the Madisonian
writes --"The Tombigbee river is rising rapidly,
and there are four northern mails in the ST. stephens Post
Office from Mobile All the unpcked cotton on the river
is lost and the rains have been pouring for ten daya
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12

FROM MExIco-The Picayune of the End instant
contains the following news from Mexico:--Our
latest dates from the city Of Mexico to the 9th of De-
cember last. We learn from them that the former Com
missoners from Yucatan did return had been antcpa
ted Vera Cruz in the French steam vessel Of Grit
on They had authority, II understood to accept the
private propositions made to them by Santa Anna the day
before they left Vera Cruz 1t generally believed in
the latter city that the difficulties between Mexico and
Yucaan all arranged, and upon terms OF peace the
most reasonable to the revoled province The only fear
that treaty Of peace may be but another truce be
observed by Santa Anna only long he may be in diff
cultes with the English The brig Petersburg arrived in
Vera Cruz on the 9Th nltimo from New York 1t
derstood that very important dispatches received by
her from the Mexican Embassy in London to the Home
Government They orw aried to the capital by way
of Manga de Cavo, the residence Of the Mexican Pres
dent,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12

no The Postmaster at Natchez writes under
date of the 9th December that had been raining there
necessarily for six weeks
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12

PRESIDENTS LEvEEs.-The Presidents drawing
rooms will be opened on Tuesday evening next,
and every alternate Tuesday evening throughout
the winter, iorfthe reception OF company.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12

THEATRIcAL.-The Seguin troupe still atMo-
bile. So is Silsbee-so is Henry Russell, the vo-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-12
Providence.
Correspondence Of the

PROVIDENCE, Jan. 10, 1914.
The Mysterious Murder of Mr.. Spraguc in Rhod
Mand-P0litics and Hu,nbug.
The New York herald., 1844-09-06
THE GREAT MASS MEETING
OF THE
DEMOCRACY OF NEW JERSEY,
At Trenton. Yesterday.

One Of the largest, if not the very largest, polti
cal gatherings ever seen within the limits of New
Jersey, took place yesterday at Trenton, in the
neighborhood of the battle-ground. From an early
hour in the morning the delegations kept pouring
in and on the arrival Of the first extra train from
New York, consisting Of twenty-five cars, crowded
to excess, the number on the reception ground at
the railroad depot numbered many thousands.
About one o'clock the vast procession began TO
move towards the place Of meeting, at the State
House. Here admirable arrangements had been
made for the speakers and reporters, and as the
various bodies and delegations marched on the
ground the scene was imposing in the extreme.
First came the southern delegation from New York,
preceded by fine band of music and very hand
some banner After them came the delegations
from the several counties in the State, democratic
clubs, and other bodies Amongst the banners we
partic ularly noticed the following -
The New York herald., 1844-09-06
VERMONT ELECTION.
Twenty towns,

This shows quite large Wing gain. We do not
give the full vote this year in all the towns heard
from, and cannot, therefore, tell with much GER
tanty whether or not the aggregate vote exhibits
decrease. What full returns we have received,
however, indicate an increase in the Whig and abo-
tion strength, and dimuntion in that OF their op-
nouenta
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

Political AFFAIRS IN NEW JERSEY demo-
Gratis, in recent convention, nominated John T.
Thompson, Esq, as their candidate for Governor
at tho ensuing election. Mr.. Thompson is very
popular and wealthy man in New Jersey, and 4
brother in-law Of Captain Stockton. 1t is said that
he is the strongest candidate that the democrats
ould have selsete1.
The New York herald., 1844-09-06
Thcatricals. &c.

Mons. De Korponay is atNewport giving instrus-
tons In the polka and other fashionable dances.
The Steyermark Family giving concerts at
New Bedford.
Mr.. l.. s. Fowler is lecturing on temperance and
phrenology in Nantucket.
Prof. G0sraud is at Niagara Falls, busily en-
ployed in the preparation OF his lectures for the
coming winter.
Messrs Kendall, Jones, and swift, are giving
concerts in Buffalo.
Baron de Fleur, celebrated pianist, is giving
concerts in Montreal. He is very highly spoken Of
Sig DE Begnis has been highly successful through
out bis tour in Canada. This week he is about TO
give a concert in Montreal under the immediate
patronage Of the Governor General.
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

NIBLo's.-The Tabeaux ofthe Tyrol, a series Of
beautiful animated pictures, will be presented this
evening. Tho Tabeux are produced with great care and
attention by MIR. Mitchell The extravaganza Of Beauty
and the Beast will also be produced.
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

CRcus. Otto Motty's cannon ball feats, and the
workmanship at the Bowery AmPhiheaire are at
tracing immense audiences. Mcfarland throws
fifty somersets al a spell.
The New York herald., 1844-09-06
NEW YORK; HERALD.
SECOND EDITION.
New York, Friday, septcmbcr q, ls44.
Another Magnifcently illustrated
WEEKLY HERALD.
The Little 0'COnnelI Of Rhode Island in his
Cell.
THE GREAT MEETING
OF the Democrats at Trenton.


We shall issue tomorrow morning, one OF the
mos. interesting OF our series of Pictorial HER-
AIDS which has attained degree of popularity
altogether unprecedented in the history of illustra
ted publications.
This Weekly Herald will contain graphic and
life-lke illustration Of Don-the Lltte OConnell Of
that chivalric State-in his cell, in the act of
making his MONDAY repast, consisting OF bowl
OF pea-soup; dipping crust Of bread into the soup,
with one hand, whilst with the other, he brushes
away the flies, (Which have attained a re-
markable magnitude and ferocity in his apart.
men) with an elegant fan of his own manufacture
This will be really magnificent engraving.
Another illustration will also be given, convey
ing an accurate idea of the immense assemblage
of the democracy at Trenton, which took place
yesterday; together with an accurate view of the
State House Of New Jersey. This will be a
beautiful engraving, and will match the one which
we gave last week illustrative of the great Mass
Convention of the wings at Albany.
This Weekly Herald will also contain an engrav-
ing Illustrative of scene in "Ohello," as played at
the Park this week, with portraits of Mr. Anderson
and Mr. Dyott. Price of the whole only CT cents
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

NUISANCE IN BRoApwAY.-We do not believe
that racing was ever carried to such an extent IN
Broadway by the omnibus drivers as it is at pre-
sent Scarcely an hour passes that one or two
races do not take place, endangering the lives Of
those riding and those crossing the street. And
not only are the lives of citizens placed in eo-
pardy by these thoughtess drivers, but the dresses
of the ladies' ruined by the street mud spattered
upon them by the racing horses. 1t is to be hoped
that Mayor Harper will turn his attention at once
to this great grievance, and have every driver who
goes faster than the law allows arrested and pun
lshed. Something Of this kind must be done or
the Coroner's business will most surely increase.
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

Mr.. GRKEr's SECOND LECTURE ON GAMBLING
We had prepared report of this lecture for to-
days publication, but owing TO the pressure OF
matter Of more important natsre, we were
obliged to omit it, II may appear in our next
The New York herald., 1844-09-06

THE MORMON DIscLosUREs.-We are compelled
by press of important matter to defer the conIinu-
alton of the "Wonderful Disclosures" until to-
morrow,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1844-02-10

y Lady CORES pondeut Of he National.
ltcilgepcer, gives The following rtcelpf
ar making rolls aod biscuits, assuring
la. j. strictly followed il VIII renJer the
bread extremely light and of superior
Fhueuess and FAVOR and is much more
healthy thao bread baked in he ordinary
wav:
"Put two tea spoonsfu Of cremor tar
Tar into one qafrI Of dry Hour aud Us
solve 'natlhs of teaspoon NJ ct
~nper carb soda in new na.nI un.E, suii
cIan,, when mixed wih dou-, 70 make
paste Of the ordinary Conscience for self
hDscui,; III IN NIX and bakr in the form at
biscuits "rroii, .oraouuttwenty mlr,! ~
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-03-08

common sense Of the nation" ]
pounds sterling can open the mouths
of talking machines enough to kill him,
''let him have it," Such are some Of
the wires to be pulled for the surrender
of Oregon. We remember Mr.. Web
sier's speech at Patchogue, where be
described duck-shooting. Now, as he
said to the Long Island boys in relation
to the democratic stump orators eXpec-
led among them, we say to members OF
Congress in relation to Packenhams
and presses, "when these fellows come
among you, all | have to ask of you Is
don't be meJ-toOtca."
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From the Philadelphia Ledger
OREGON-DA NGER!

The British Government, intent on
obtaining the whole or the best part OF
OREGON, as an instrument OF fcontrolIlng
the trade of the Pacific and Indian O.
ceans, will leave no means untred to
accomplish their object. For the pur-
pose they have sent Il minister here.
armed with full powers and ample
means. At Washington, wine will flow
in torrents. and butchers and toWlers
vii! know no rest in collecting ammu-
milton for blowing up the hearts Olsen
ators and Representatives in Congress.
o! the hecatombs of sheep and oxen,
calves, poultry, and canvass backs.
that will be slaughtered for the sake of
diplomacy! The Chesapeake aad all
its tributaries will be drained Of foysters,
and not soft crab will have leisure to
harden his shell; 1p-s"an will escape
buckshct; pike, rp.rockfish, cod had
dock and sturgeon will rush mo the net
by tens Of thousands; the pararies will
be depopulated for butfaloe's tongues,
the forests of Virginia and Kentucky
will not be able to retain quail, par.
fridge, wild turkey or ''coon." Dip
Iona lists have come over feasting and
TO feast-Nimrods will go forth, killing
and to kill, and Senators and Represen-
tatives will go out, dining, and TO dine,
supping and to sup. And the ladies',
too! We believe that the Right Hou-
orable Mr.. Packenham is single; and if
he be shrewd diplomatlst, he will hint
q preference for an American wife. O!
what splendid Soirees are given by the
British minister! How magnificent
are the British minister's dinners! And
in what good taste, too, for he never
,JdispenseS Wi b the ladies'! Dinners to
gentlemen alone are great bores, and
the Right Honorable Mr.. Packenham
has too much taste and refinement &c
encourage thea1s Then, his balls e
,clipse Ey1A thing of the kind in Wash
SO easy, SO unconstrained, ane
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munity. The only circumstance calculated tore
lieye the all prevailing distress, is that Of the null
ttude of ladies who were on board the ship, not
one was injured, The happy exemption Of such
multitude ofthe tender sex, who witnessed the
havoc made in the midst of them of the most dis
inguished and beloved of their couDtrymen, while
it brings some solace to the circle Of their immed-
ate friends, cannot but deepen the sympathes which
they and the whole community, feel for the be-
reaved families ofthose who have fallen. Mr., Up
shur and Mr.. Gilmer were idols in the happy fami-
Iy by which each was surrounded. The elderchil-
dren ofMr Gmer are just grown; the younger
still in the nurses arms. Commodore Kennon,
Mr.. Maxcy and Mr.. Gardiner are oil torn from
family endearments-fro wives and children.
We understand that Mrs Gilmer was upon the
deck when her husband fell 1t was the third dis
charge of the gun (and fired at the request of Mr..
Gilmer) that burst it The daughter OF Mr.. Up
shur, several of the family of Com. Kennon. and
the daughters of Mr.. Gardner were on board the
steamer; but none of them except Mrs. Gilmer,
were apprized of the death of those most dear to
them, until after their return to the city. Almost
all the ladies were below, at dinner, when the ca
tastrophe occurred. Mrs. Gimer was brought to
the city almost in state of distraction
There were two hundred ladies on board, and du-
ring the two discharges of the gun, were on the
deck; aud many of them approached very near
to observe the course of the ball after itstruck the
water President Tyler was there also, but had at
tandel tho ladies' to dinner before the third dis
charge.
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February 3, A. ID 1874.
INEQUALITY OF TIE PRES,
ENT TARIFF.
The New York PIebeian says:

The New York PIebeian says:
"The tariff Of lG42 has opened the
eyes Of our people. All things consid,
cred. this last tariff act IS the greatest
fraud that was ever perpetrated upna =
free people. lfCongress had granted
license to some few Of our wealthy
individuals, to associate themselves for
the purpose Of pfundering the rest out
of about SlOO,OoO,OoO annually. upon
the condition that they were to pay in
to the treasury Of the nation 100000.
900 of the amount, and divide the re-
naming SSO,O0o,ooO among themselves
in proportion to their capital emf loyed.
and with the proviso that the licensed
party should be particularly light in
their exactions upon the wealthy, and
bear heavily upon the poor, that the
less man had, the more they should
take from him-had, we say, such H.
cense been granted, the people would
have at once demonstrated. Yet such
is precisely the effect of our tariff, AMI
we defy any man to point out any es.
sentia difference in principle
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From the Globe of Wednesday eFening.
POSTSCRIPT

We stop the press to annOance rost lamenta-
Die catastrophe which occurred on bosd the Prince
tonsteamer this evening. By the bursGg ofone
OF the great guns, the Secretary of State, NJ Up
sheI; the Secretary Of the Navy, Coy. Oliver;
Commodore Kennon. Chic! of the Bureau Of On
structon of the Navy; Virgil Maxcy, ESQ, and
Mr.. Gardiner, of Southampton, New York, were
instantly killed; and six sailors are reported ballN
wounded. One of the Presidents servants, col
ored man has since died
Colonel Benton and Captain Stockton wert
slightly injured. The accident happened about
O'Clock, some two or three miles below Alexandra
Colonel Benton's injury arose not from any frag
ment of the gun, but merely from the conclusion
He was at the but of the gun, taking its rang
when it fired. He was not sensible Of its stuDnin!
effect until he had called for aid TO the bleedn.
sailors. He was stunned for time, but was en-
abed to walk after reaching the shore, and has Civ
en- distinct account of the dreadful scene Cap
tain Stockton was burned by the powder. out no
seriously injured,
Captain Stockton having, on successive days
extended invitation to visit iis ship to the execu
tive and committees of Congress, and to bop
Houses--invited the ladies of the city to an enter
taiument on this, which was meant as the gala-day
Of his beautiful ship. 1t opened brightly but ha:
closed in the most dreadful gloom oysf our com
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OHIO LAWS.
AN ACT

To amend an pct entitled san act for
opening and regulating roads and high,
ways passed March ID, 1881.
Sec. /. Be ii enacted by the Generai
assembly Of The State Of Ohio, That the
Commissioners of any County in this
State, shall be authorized, when the!
shall establish any county road, to
cause to be entered on their records.
the width such road shall be opened.
provided, such road shall not be orene'
less than forty, nor more than sixty
feet.
Sec. 2. That whencverth the Commls-
sioners ofany county, shall direct view
crs to examine and report on any coun-
ty road proposed to be established, they
shall direct the viewers to report
whether the public convenience require
that such road shall be sixty feet III
width, and if said viewers shall be OF o.
plnion that Il County road should be es'
tabIished. and that a road OF less width
than sixty feet will as well promote the
public convenience they shall report tie
width. (which. in their opinion such Toad
should be established, and opened; but
no county road shall be opened less
than forty feet in width. provided, also.
that it shall be lawful for the county
Commissioners ofany county in this
State, upon notice being given, as is
required in the act to which this is an
amendment; and on petition being pre-.
sented to them for Iessening, or re-
ducing the width of any county road IN
this State, already laid out and estaG'
IIshcd, If tle Commissioners Shall deem
it Just and proper so 10 do after actua
view. to reduce the width of any sucI
county road TO any width, not less thar
forty feet, and shall oider the county
Auditor to make record Of the same.
See. 8. That so much Of an act Ell
titled. ian actor opening aud regu' Il
ting roads and highways" pasSe'
! March tourteen, one thousand eigh
hundred and thirty one, as requires
that all county roads shall be sixty fee
in width be. and the same is hereby re
pealed; that nothing i'll this act shall b'
50 construed as to apply to the coun
ties OF Hardin, Allen. Van Vert, Put
nam, PauIding, Williams, Henry ant
Lucas.
JOHN NJ GALLAGHER,
SPcaker cfthe House Of r presentatires.
THOMAS w. BARTLEY,
Speaker Of the Senate.
Eabruary II n 1911