The New York herald., 1845-08-04
CHARLESTON, July 26, lS45
State of fAfans-Ihe Lyon Murder-C,wious State
ppent- Military V,sit to Nec Yopk-Ihe Collector

State of ofAfairs-Ihe Lyon Muvder-Cmious State
n,ent- Military T,sit to NeW Yosk-Ihe Collector,
&c.
The "Queen City, has been for long time quiet
and calm. Since the famous "torch light process
sion," nothing has occurred to disturb the placid
serenity which has fallen upon US, and which seems
to be fast growing into the still, dull, dead waters OF
utter stagnation. For one, | would rather see the
whole community in the wild whrl OF notification,
than TO breath the pesferous air of the "dead sea,
which has apparently enwrapped us. We shonld
then at least have something attend to; we should
once more feel the warm current of life moving
brskly in our VEINS and should again be the aston
ishment of an amazed and gaping world. In fact,
South Carolina, when her back is up, not to
be ''sneezed att" and calm though she now is, yet
the quiet is treacherous, very much like slumber-
ing Vesuvius, or sleeping catamount The Florl-
da motto is applicable, Let US alone : apl ropos
what did Florida come into the Union for, ii she
wished to be let alone? Answer that Master
Brook.
Well, though politically, morally, and CONNER
cally at rest, we have some little social matters,
which have rather given old Rip Van Wrinkle a poke
in the side, and caused him to open the corner Of
one eye, and look about little Your readers will
remember the account of horrd murder done upon
the body of one Lyon, leweller, and the robbery
Of his premises, which unlawful acts were for time
charged upon some Of the Mexican Montezuma's 9
crew, This week fellow has been arrested and
lodged in Jail, after searching examination, who
probably did the business, or helped to do It, Cir
cumstances are strong against him, and he will have
a sharp time of it to get clear OF the charge which
now lies against him. So much for that
Anotherexsting topic OF discussion IN our streets,
is the deficiency OF some $40 900 in the funds OF one
our banks, or rather in the cashiers funds. The
story is queer one, but the whole facts OF the case
have not transpired. This much is certain. The
directors Of the bank in question, in looking over
their bundles of bills, which have been withdrawn
from circulation, came across certain packages,
which looked "curious." These packages have been
long done upsome as far back as 1885, were sealed
with the cashiers official SEAL and signed by the old
president and the old cashier, both now dead. On
opening the bundles, in place OF finding $2O, ,0O0,
they found sxpence worth OF paper cut In bill
form and nicely slowed into the packages. This
was an astounding discovery, and coming as 1t did
upon business, active bank-upon men famous tor
managing their institution in a most vigorous and
energetic manner, ii was the more overwhelming.
The money is gone but who has taken 1t! An,
that Just the question now under consideration IN
the bank parlor at sundry coffee houses, bar rooms,
&c. When it is found out, you shall know.
Another matter of interest, is the visit OF one OF
our military companies to your city. This is new
move and will, no doubt, be pleasant one t.x-
change Of courtesy between military companies
should be encouraged, as II does more to do away
prejudice than fifty long-winded arguments. The
Northern Volunteers are an old corps, and are re-
garded as one of the finest and best of militia
-
state of drill as thoseiwho parade In New York, tor
we learn that they have invited their old comrades
TO meet them, and many of them wall, no doubt pa
rade with the corps. Capt. Taylor, their command
er, know erywe, and also his subordnates and
nothing their part will be lacking, am sure, to
make the corps respectable in appearance. Luck 60
with them.
word about the Collector of Customs for Uncle
Sam Mr.. Graysen, no doubt, will retire. But who
will condescend to take his place Some say
Pinckney, some say Carew, others Hayne, but all
are daily assaulted by hungry office seekers for
places under them. Oh, misery How unfortunate
It is that Uncle Sam cannot feed all Of his vast faml-
y. Every one of the eighteen millions of his chill
dren ought to be taken care of, and it is cruel in
the extreme that all are not provided with places.
DAYTON July 2sth, 1s45.
The Miami Iailey-Hs GroUth-Ihe Miami Canal
-Dayton-Hs Aniusenents-Ihe Subterraneans
Great Meeting at the Market House The En-
citement.
To denizen Of alarge and populous city, such as
New York, it is refreshing no doubt, to his fever
sh and parched frame, surrounded as he is, by din
gy walls of bricks and mortar, glowing under the
rays of vertical sun, and almost suffocatng him
with heat, to receive occasional cool breeze
from the great west-and more especially from the
Miami Valley-and learn from thence how the
more favored Of human beings, like himself, are
enjoying themselves during the season, but in
different climate, under the same sun, which is at
present in the superlatve degree of hot, hotter hot
test.
The Miami Valley is rapidly filing up, encompass
sing it does, the richest aud largest portion of
he State Of OHIO, which Is already the third in the
Union in point OF numbers and political importance
The soil Is fertile III the extreme, highly productive
in all that adds to the convenience and comfort of
man Watered by two beautiful streams the Mi
ami rivers, yielding immense water privileges, and
whose valleys and fertile plains have received the
wel-descrved appellation of the Eden of the
West" Thriving towns and fourishing villages
are constantly springing up, filed with industrious
4rtizans, the real boRe and srnew Of the nation,
whose industry, perseverance,, and honest integrity
do credit to the progressive age in which we live,
md honor to the only free and great republic that is
now in existence
The Miami Canal is now open, and navigable
from the Lake to Cincinnati and thus connecting,
N one great chain, complete water navigation
from the lakes TO Dayton, Cincinnati, and thence
down the Ohio and Mississippi to the Gulf Of Mex
leo. The opening OF this Canal will be a memora-
BILE epoch IN the growing Importance and history OF
the Miami Valley.
Dayton, the most delightful inland city in the
West, situated in the most central point OF the
whole valey-like an arbor in the centre OF beau
'fnl garden, surrounded by cultivated fields and lux
uriant groves, thus commanding all the Injuries OF
life as we'll trade, bountifully poured into her
lap. The most striking feature, worthy Of remark
which catches the eye of stranger who is a tempo
rary VISITOR 1s the regularity 81 our streets, which
are noted for their width, cleanliness, and solldty
the neatness and elegance OF the private residences
Of its citizens but presumng that most of your read
ers are familiar with Dayton and its vicinity shall
not dwell upon minute description for no per.
sons who have once seen It, can refrain from ex-
claiming
-" Take II all in all,
We ne'er shall look upon its like again"
The amusements of the season. are in the !" full
tide OF successful operation" Pic mic parties
have been all the rage thus far and our beaux have
had many wild goose chase after lat visionary
phantom called "love;" and have, with but few
exceptions, given up the chase in despair. and
now pinlng away under the deluslons of hopc,"
while the bewiching bellies are smiling as gally
ever, and look enticng, that doubt not they
,yill sonn friurnnh nrcr snna hachelnr. whose nf