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The New York herald., 1845-08-10
Pending Elections.

TENNEssEE-On August 7th, an important election
took place in Tennessee. A Governor, members OF
Congress and members Of the Legislature, were
chosen. Aaron v. Brown, democrat and Ephraim
II Foster, whig, were the opposing candidates
The political complexion of the Legislature, rs oil
more thanIordinary Importance from the fact that
United States Senator is 10 be chosen by II IN the
place of Senator Foster the whig candidate for Go
vernon. The present Senate Of that State is demo-
cratic and the House whig by small majority. A
strong feeling OF confidence is entertained that the
democracy will secure majority on Joint ballot
The editor of the Nashville Union, of the 18th ut
speaks of the prospect with the utmost confidence
and satisfaction.
The following is list of the candidates, with the
votes of their respective districts at the Presidential
The New York herald., 1845-08-10

In the seven which compose the delegation, there
was last year but whig, James Dellet, who is
now the whig candidate for Governor
All the above candidates whose names are in ita
lies were members of the last Congress.
FLoRIDA-An election for a single member OF
Congress, is to be held, to take the place of the
cent territorial delegate, David Levy. The oppo-
sing candidates are VIM H. Brockenbrough dem,
and Darlington Cabell, whig.
The States OF Maryland and Mississippi elect
members of Congress, the former In October and
the latter in November next
A special election is to be held in Hales district
in New Hampshire, the 23d September. Wood
bury, dem, Goodwin, whg, and Hale, antTexas,
are the opposing candidates
Elections to fill vacancies are also to be held in
in Massachusetts and Maine-one in each State
These will complete the election of members to the
18th Congress-
The New York herald., 1845-08-10
Police Intelligence.

AuG. 9-Then of Money-A female named Mary
Sullivan was arrested and detained to answer charge Of
stealing Sll from Patrick Brenan.
Theft of Sundries.-Charles Weiglandt arrested
and committed to answer for stealing an opera glass
Frederick Schumacher, of No. % Morris ST.
another Supposed Burglar .arrested-Ofcers Mans
field and Matthewson this morning arrested man NAM
ed Patrick McFarlan suspicion Of being concerned in
the burglaries recently committed in and avenue
9Th ST. number Of stolen articles were found in the
possession Of McFarans mother who also arrested
and held to BAIL
Grand Larceny--A colored woman named Abby Nun.
day last night arrested and fully committed for trial.
a charge Of stealing cloak and number of dresses
worth $50, belonging to Mary r. Smith, resident of
Howard ST.
TA.G Of Ciofhing.-James Shonon was arrested on
suspicion OF having stolen pair Of pantaoons, found in
his possession and concerning which he could give
very satisfactory account.
.4nother Case.-John Backus was also arrested for
similar offence having stolen pair of pants from the
store of Mr.. Jacobus Of Chatham street.
the VIM R"d No. as Erhb
and helped himself toan assortment of joners' too s.
worth about $2s, which he pledged at a pawnshop in
scsson-he was accordingly fully committed for trial
Net q Sesars-samuei s. Dlnning arrested and
James II. Perkins, of No Division ST.
arrested on Suspicon-A person named Michael Dean
this morning arrested suspicion Of having stolen
n horse and some harness.
Therg White Lead.-A fellow named Joseph Mason,
was arrested by officer Barth, of the lst ward a
Theft cf Zinc-Oficer Stowell, of the 4th ward this
morning arrested two men, named Peter Rvilion and
John Malone, a charge Of stealing about 100 pounds
of zinc worth Sl0 from the ruins Of the late FIRE They
were held to answer for the offence.
Petty Tneffs-hlary Thompson and Julia Ann John
arrested and held TO for stealing brass
kettle from Thomas Gidersleeve, of No. 30 Charlton
street Roseanna Logan called to account for help.
ing herself to sundry articles worth ST. from the prem-
ses Of VIM. Paterson, OF No. i6s Hudson street An.
drew Shay and Edwin Qunlcy, arrested on suspi
cion Of having stolen fish from Washington Mar.
ket Edward Carey was arrcstd by Policeman Hickey,
Of the st ward charged with stealing iron cog wheel
worth ST. from the ruins Of the late fire. James Fee.
ling was brought up and eeta,ned to for having
lot OF brass taps, and some lead iron bolts, &c in his
George Myers was brought up charged with stealing
brondaxe and handsaw, worth ~ from Walter ~ Bush
boat builder Mary Myers helped herself to two dresses
belonging to Myer Sower, of No ! Walnut street. for
which act she was locked up for the present Edward
Martin concluded TO provide himself with three pairs OF
boots worth So from the store of Samuel Shannon OF
No. l23 Avenue D. without apprising the owner Of the
same. He was, therefore, committed account for his
conduct
The New York herald., 1845-08-10

This steamship, looked for with the greatest Gu
rlosity and interest, is now IN her fifteenth day of
course she is hourly expected to arrive. The Bat
terv will be crowded to-day 10 await her appear
The New York herald., 1845-08-10

Advices from Matamoras to the 2lst ult reached
New Orleans on the lst inst We give the news IN
other column. Affairs in Mexico appear to be
quiet. The want of material in men and means
seams 10 be great drawback to the glory OF Mexlco
The New York herald., 1845-08-10

INTERESTING TO SHIPMAsTERs. Noryllle
Of the barquc r. H. Douglass arrived az Baltimore from
Rio, reports that there Is law in existence at Rio de
Janeiro, that masters OF vessels are bound to deliv
all their letters not excepting those TO the consgnee
TO the first boarding officer otherwise, should one
found In their possession after landing II will subjs
hin to a 6ne ofons hundred mill ress
The New York herald., 1845-08-10

New STEAMER.--Capt. Charles a Woolsey, for
merry OF the steamer Narragansett, and his brother,
apt - r Woolsey late Of the steamer oas build
~ seamboat to ply between this city and Newport Of
.no ionowhg dimensions 200 feet in length n feet
Deah, ana 400 tons burthen She will be ready early
journal. .dug. 8.
The New York herald., 1845-08-10
BrookIyn CITY Intelligence.

DETERMINED SuicIpE.-Y yesterday morning an inauest
the body Of MIR. Samuel McNutt, who was found at an
early hour suspended by the neck from clothes line
the yard at the back Of the house of Mr. Van Brunt
Fulton street II appeared that the deceased had retired
to rest about eleven o'clock last night and that shortly
after he missed search was made FOR him without
and Mr. Van Brunt and family thought he might
have gone to New York, called upon some person in
the neighborhood Yesterday morning about o O'Clock
he found hanging before stated with his legs bent
under him. his knees not more than six inches from the
ground He appeared to have been dead several hours
The deceased was about % years OF age in the employ
Of w. Jones X Co. Wall street, by whom he was much
respected. He was native Of New Haven and former.
ly resided in Philadelphia his family and friends are
highly respectable, and reside in Virginia II was
thought that excessive drink the cause of the rash
act, as he had been on the spree" for the previous
two weeks, but for the last three or four
days had dessted from il, and had become low
and dcspondng in spirits; much as to cause
those around him to watch his actions minuely II hav
ing been supposed that day two previously he at
tempted suicide by stabbing himself with n carving
knife and fork. His body, when examined proved the
truthoi this sumse several parts of his breast were
marked with what appeared TO be the prongs OF fork.
and slight cash the cut of knife. and one o his
shirts was considerably stained with blood Ihe Jury
by hanging himself The body was Immediately remov'
cd to this city for interment
The TROUBLES IN LINCOLN County have not yet
subsidized and fears are etil entertained that more
acts Of fatal violence will occur Ihus lar the shooting
and violence have all been on the side OF the regulators
but Il il said that the opposite party have been armng
nd for defence and fears entertained that
thew will proceed the principle OF retaliation
meeting was held at Flint hl' IN Which m the people re;
the acts of the regulators at oil hazards and TO
every extremity. In Lincoln county we hear Of no ef
fecye efforts the part OF the civil officers to vindi
cato the laws in fact the laws appear TO be protaed
before the powers Of Judge Lynch Such state Of
il truly to be regretted There be coniec
ture where this state Of things will end unless steps
taken to establish the authorities Of the law.st Lous
Era, .duS, L.
The New York herald., 1845-08-10
City Intelligence,


THE WsATHEa-Yesterday was the warmes day
have had since the 2ls of July. The thermometer at
IL o'clock stood at SO deg and at o'clock 30 deg Old
Sol poured down his rays upon the inhabitants OF this
lower EARTH though he considered underdone and
meant to give us re-baking. In such weather we
sigh for the eay woods and pure breezes Of the coun-
try the cool and comfortable weather Of September
and October.
About O'Clock the wished for rain arrived, accompa-
MED by very sharp lightning and heavy caps Of thunder
The rain fell in torrents for nearly hour, when the
clouds blew off, leaving the atmosphere in refreshing
and pure condition.
THE EATING HousEs-One great source of conve-
York, the eating houses, which scattered
the city. At any time Of the day meal. chosen
from great variety be obtained without delay and
at little expense For shilling dinner can be pur.
chased which is to be despsed and for twice that
sum man may make a complete surfet These houses
usually well furnished with marble tables polite and
attentive waters, who flying about in all directions
giving orders which, to the unintated' sound even
waiter calls out to the cutter and for plumb
another cries out at the top of his voice
for "dumplings on large"-suet without"-or "rice
hard-mingled with sounds of "vea cul'et"clam pie
and roast beet" cutting and crossing each other till
visitor lost in wonder that the person receiving
the orders does not 60 mad and abdcate Nevertheless
benizon on the eating houses
NuisAScE-On the steps of some of the large hotels
in Broadway and boxes at the Of the street
boys in open day expose for sale works OF the most in
decent and immoral character They are laid open es
pecal care being taken to display the engravngs which
taste to look and much less for the bows and
men who gather around them. Have we no laws by
which this nuisance be abated Certainly the in
jury done to public morals by its existence is ncacula
BILE.
CAUTION TO BArHERs.--lt is said great number o
Sharks have recently made their appearance in
ters. Two were caught yesterday the Quarantine
one Of which measured ten feet and had five rows o
teeth.
CoRoNER's OFFICE, August 9th.-FouSp DRowNEp.-
At an early hour this morning. boy named Charles
Mann aged years son of George 8, Mann, late mem
ber Of the Legislature found drowned in the Eas
River, piece of timber at the head of Avenue
He left home yesterday afternoon for the purpose
going to school, but did not do II presumed that
he play the timber referred to- and fell off into
the water. Verdict accordingly.
The New York herald., 1845-08-10
The candidates tor Congress now were

INDlANA.--On the 4th instant, an election took
place for members OF Congress and the Legislature
The new Legislature has to fill one vacancy in the
Senate of the u States and ii is expected that the
whig majority, of which it composed last year,
is now reversed. Indiana sent ten members OF
Cnunress and these were the candidates
The New York herald., 1845-08-10

Subscribers in the country receiving their papers IN
yellow envelopes, viii understand tha' 'hen 'e'"' "
subscrintion Is nearly expired.
The New York herald., 1845-08-10

Total. 399H 60,UjO
NORTH CARoLINA-The election in this State
held on the 9TH inst for members of Congress and
of the Legislature. The last Legislature was wing
theCongressmen were divided, 5 democrats to
The New York herald., 1845-08-10


The last delegation was equally divided.
ALABAMA-Elected on the 18th, a Governor, men,
bers of Congress and of the Legislature. The can
dates for Governor were Nathaniel Terry, demo-
crat and James Dellet, whig, and an irregular
didate named Martin. For Congress the candidates
The New York herald., 1845-08-10

COPPER MINES LAKE SUpERIoR.-The travel
TO this region is tremendous all growing of the
belief that vast quantities Of copper to be found
Many mining companies have been formed, but the
general opinion amongst sensible men is that the
whole business will turn out to be a great bubble
The truth indeed is, as has been shrewdly remarked
by some of the visers recently that part of the
country, that brass has been found in the faces
OF the spectators there, than there is copper in the
mines Yet for the next two or three years this
speculation will flourish. We must always have
some bubble in this country one day it is railroads
another IL is United States Bank-another day it
Is lead mines-and now the great bubble Of the day
ls the copper mines of Lake Superior. Doubtless
immense quantities of the scrip issued by these
companies will be sold, and the purchasers left to
hunt up the copper al their leisure
i
AN MposToR.-An lmposor has been recently
travelling on the North River who represents him
sell as reporter for the Herald The other day he
went on board the !" Rip Van Winkle." favorite
boat by the by, and attempted to play his game of
lmpos'ure, but was detected and put ashore al
Poughkeepsie. This IS quite common trick :
Captains of steamboats, and hoel-kcepers oupb, 70
know that the reporters IN our employment do not
attempt such swindllng operations They are o.n.
temen able and ready TO :" pay their way"
HoBoKEN.--The Improvements recently made a,
this charming place, have rendered il one of the
most attractive resorts in this part OF the country
Just step on board of the new and splendid ferr,
boats, and in five minutes you fnd yourself in a per
| feet paradise.
The New York herald., 1845-08-10

Dr. TySG, our iavonte candidate Tor the bishoprlc
oi New York, breaches at St. Georges to-day
The New York herald., 1845-08-10

TRIAL FOR MURDER IN MoyTprAI.-On Monday
ast IN the Court OF Queens Bench, Montreal, Mi
chsel fcnne and John McKeon placed at the bar
charged WIN me murder OF John Johnston in house In
Grfhnown, on the second day OF December last They
both appeared TO be young about years
OF age, and were respectfully attred The trial lasted
three days at the end of which the jury returned into
Court and gave in verdict Of mot Guilty" as to both
prisoners. -
The New York herald., 1845-08-10

There were but two wings, Messrs Smith and
Sample, IN the last delegation.
KENTucKY.-The election for ten members of
Congress and for members of the Legislature COM
on the 4th and closed on the 9th inst. The
candidates for Congress were
The New York herald., 1845-08-10

ONE DAYLATER FROM TExAs.-By the arrival yes
teray from Galveston of the soop Sarah Foyle Captain
Kgore have dates to the evening OF the a5h inst.
day later than by the Mckm. She brings no intel
ligence of Importance. he steamboat Undine Captain
Grice, chartered by the u S. Government, had arrived
after short passage.-N. o. Pic July 81.
The New York herald., 1845-08-10

REGISTER or THE CITy.-Alderman Charick de.
mes that he is a candidate for this or any other
Office The Alderman thinks that in demolishina
The " Natives" and putting "he party on its pins
in this city, he has had enough Of public life, and,
Ike his Honor The Mayor begins to sigh for the
sMeels oil retirement
The New York herald., 1845-08-10
MIssouRi-roR LEGISLATURE

Dem. WMg.
al, 1869 3l25l
In the two latter States the contest will not, pro-
badly, be very spirited, there is question Of vi
tai importance at stake. No United States Senators
10 be elected.
VERMoNT.-The whig candidates in this State are
VIM. Slade, of Middlebury, for Governor; Horace
Eaton, of Enosburgh, for Lieut. Governor. This
election comes off on Sept. ]. The following is the
vote for the last Presidential election =
Democ. Whg. .7boi
1S,04l 2G770 1884.
The following is the latest return received The
election in Kentucky continues for three days
therefore this return be no criterion as the
result.
The New York herald., 1845-08-10

FREE ohuRcHEs.-Trnity Church is, it is said, TO
he Tree church'-rch and poor, the millionaire
ana lhe peggarto meetin that magnificent temple on
perfect equality But will the elegant churches up
town be free No. They viii be barred. and
locked and bolted, to all but the rich and fashion.
able. Piety in rags will have no business there
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-01-16
SLICK ON BUSTIES.

In his celebrated work called "tIigh
Life in New York;" Jonathan thus en-
larges on the prominent fashion Of tho
day, while giving an account Of "s,carry"
or "conrerSationary" he attended OF the
splendid mansion Of his cousin john
Speaking Of his cousins wife he says:
III looked at her pretty earnestly, can
tell you, and do think she would have
been critter that john might have been
proud ofif il warn't Tor tina; stuck up way
she's got since she came down hore to
York. neve. see critters back stuck
up as hers was, rally thought she was
getting the rickets, and felt so anxious
about i that turned to cousin John afore
| wen; upAo speak 10 her and seq /, sort of
low, Cousin John, how did your wife hurt
her back sol declare il makes me feel
awful to see what agrest hump she's got
growing since she's cum away from Con-
necticut.' With that cousin John looked
at her and lsrfed little, but could see
he didn't feel just right, and after min
ute he said, sez.he, Hush, cousin, you
must not speak so loud; its true Mary
has put on rather too much hustle, but its
the fashion you see.' looked around,
and as sure as you live, there wasn't
gal 10 the room thai hadn't her back
sticken out the same way. Such set Of
hump. backed critters | never did put my
eyes on; and yet :hey all stood about
smiling and a talking to the fellers a. il
nothing allied them, poor things !"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1845-01-16
9SiiSteUdueouS.

The Pottsville Emporium of Saturday
makes record of the following freak oil The
blind goddess Fortune:-
"a poor but sober and industrious
shoemaker Of The name Of Hoover, resid-
ing at Port Carbon, and in this county,
received Information lately that relative
of his wife, VIII lately died III Germany
had bequea,hed to her father, of the
name of Shaffer, who formerly lived al
Orwigsburg, and was also in 'rdigent cir
cumsIances, money and property to the
amount, of one million and half of dol
lsrsi Mr.. Shatfer has been dead for
sometime, and Mrs. Hoover his daughter,
The only child, Mr.. Hoover thus falls heir
to thus lmmensc fortune. The n,crssary
documents, establishing the validity of
the will, &c, have been received and
CHRISTOPHER Lneser. Esq. has heen chosen
as the attorney IN the matter"