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Things that are sometimes IN Workshops,--
twenty-five years ago, Sam Houston, now
one of the most remarkable men Of the age,
was house carpenter in Nashville; and that
teeming brain wove its bright and ambitious
fancies while his strong arm showed the jack,
plane.--vflen. Dem. fs n
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Bpakrupts under the late La,o.---A report
has been prepared by the State Department fol
Congress, from which it appears that the num-
ber Of ofapphcants for the benefit Of the bank.
rupt law, heretofore passed, was 33, ,739; mum
Der discharged from the payment Of their debts,
28.29l; refused by the courts, 766 applications
still spending, 4469; aggregate number credi
tors, given by the applicants, l,o49 SOB; ag
gregate debts, $40, 0,934,6l5; property surren-
dered, S43,697 1907; cost of judicial proceedings
$6O2,322. Only think of difference Of near
ly $400,000,0 900 between the debts and the
amount Of property surrendered--or not far
from $400 for each creditor.-PhH. Sma.
DOMESTIC LIFE IN PHILADELpHA.-A scene
was witnessed at the Office of an Alderman of
Moyamensing, on Monday afternoon, the re-
ality OF which even an eyewitness would for
poor humanity's sake, at least, fain believe
was an illusion. A wife, incorrigibly intem-
perate, was brought before the magistrate by
her own husband, who held her in custody
violently by the neck. The Alderman felt il
his duty TO commit her, and the husband him
self taking the commitment, conveyed her to
prison in furniture car. What picture of
human nature
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The American Bible Society last year put in
circulation half million Of Bibles and Testa-
ments.
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A German in Wisconsin, aged "a, was
presented by his wife, aged 70, with children
at one birth Verify, Wisconsin is rich
c0nntrV
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SELECTED SCRAPS.
PROMIsERS.

There is sort Of people in The world Of
whom the young and inexperienced stand
much in need TO be warned. These are the
sanguine promisers. They may be divided ip.
10 two sorts. The first are those who, from a
foolish custom Of fawning upon those they
come in company with, have learned a habit
of promising 10 do great kindness, which they
have no thought of performing, The other are
sort of warm people, who, while they are Ia
Wishing away their promises, have really some
thought of doing what they engage for; but af.
forwards, when the time Of performance comes,
the fit having gone off, the trouble or expense
appears in another light; the promiser cools,
and the expectant is bubbled, or perhaps great.
ly injured by the ppointment. burke.
DIsAsrERous.--Th apple woman under
the Bulletin Of the N. Y, Tribune office, has
busted, in consequence OF the new tariff.
A down east editor says there is girl in
his section with breath SO sweet that they
talk of boiling it down for molasses
aberdeen Bee.
~ ~ Es#aH & TTe \. lHG
Why, MIR. Bee, you need moi be surprised
at that-our Ponto,oe girls are nothing but
lasses s--Southern Tribune.
The seryile sacrifice Of ones own convic-
tons of judgement and sense Of duty, while
it involves the loss of self-respect, gains no
thing but contempt on the part Of the dicta-
tors who compel the sacrifice.
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EDcLlsH WIT-T can get living, and no
man can get more said contented couager,
as he was talking to his neighbor
You are Mistaken replied the neighbor; Il
know several parsons that gel two or three
each'
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The Suffolk Lodge of Odd Fellows of Bos-
ton, contributed between 5000 and $500 To-
wards the relief of the sufferers by the fire al
Nantucket.
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SINGULAR RoBBERY.-On Sunday night,
the wholesale saddlery store Of William Tod
hunter, No. IL South Front street, Philadel-
phia, was broken into and robbed Of between
three and four hundred dollars worth of sad
dies, and three or four pounds of sewing silk.
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1oUTH.-While we are yet young, and the
passions, powers, and feelings, in their full ac-
tfvity, create to us world within, we cannot
fairly look on the world without all things
then are good When first we throw ourselves
forth, and burs brars on every side, which
turn TO bitter ashes in the taste, then we ex-
claim, with impatience, all things are evil.
But at length comes the calm hour, when they
who look beyond the super6ces of things be-
gin to discern their true bearing; when.the per.
ception Of evils, or sorrow, or sin, brings also
the perception of some opposite good, which
awakens our indulgence; or the knowledge OF
the cause which excites our pity.
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FRIENpLy.-We notice in the Newport (R
~ Daily News, the call for the 'Quarterly
Meeting Of Friends to be held at the Methodist
meeting house, on Eighth month, 9th day."
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DIsAsTERous.--The apple woman under
the Bulletin Of the N. Y. Tribune office, has
busted, in consequence of the new tariff.
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Friday, May l0--6


The stock market today rather quist but prices
continue without much alteration At the Hrst board
Reading Railroad bonds improved per cent Reading
Railroad, Long Island Harlem. J.; Ohio Is. Il and
Canton, 4; Norwich & Worcester fell of /. At the
second board Harlem improved }; Norwich worcef.
ter, + Canton g.
There has not been very active demand for foreign
exchange for this packet and the rates for Sterling bills
ruled lower than for sometime past We quote prime bs
on London at 81 81 per cent premium On Paria sasl
$780, The market closed heavy at these rates.
The annexed exhibits the quantity Of certain
staple articles exported from this port during the month
Of April, distinguishing the destination 1t shows the
trade between this port and each country in hsssr
cles 1t will be perceived that Great Britain and her do
pences largest and most valuable customers for
our principal agricultural staples Our trade with Great
Britain in these things il rapidly increasing. and the f.
ciltes shall enjoy under the British tariff win
give animpeus to export trade and outlet for
agricultural products creator than before expert
snced; and fsw years will suffice, at the rate realized
within the past twelve months to increase exports
least one hundred pcr cent
EFFORTS FROM PoRT New YoRx-DrriNouisH-
ING TINE DESTINATION, FOR APRIL, iCi6.
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THE WAR WITH MEXICO.
NEW YORK IN THE FIELD.
THE MAYORS PROCLAMATION.
MAYoR,s Orrlcr


NEW YoRx; May is, 1876.
Whereas preamble and resolution has this day pass.
ea N branches Of the City Government requesting the
80 IN conformity with the views impressed in the
s~ 81 OF ria EScellency the President of the United
os:es II ch it stated that state of war exists be-
tween the Government Of Mexico and the United States
to issue nis proclamation calling all persons acting
lder the city authority and exhorng all other Of our
fellow citizens to observe faithfully the requirements Of
the Presidents proclamation and fellow citizens be-
longing to military corps particularly to hold them
solves in readiness for service which may DO legally
required of them-
Vow, therefore, i. Andrew H. Micklc Mayor Of the
Cit OF New York. do hereby in pursuance Of the
going recommend to the inhabitants of this great and
Perc tic city to aid in carrying out the views expressed
II he message OF the President Of the United States
VOL a. the unanimous expression given by the Common
Council thereon Believing, as do that in any
emergency one and all of citizens ready to
respond to the legitimate calls Of the Government
hsrcorc feel the greatest confidence that the line
OF conduct viii characterize fellow citizens this
occaSon, a. has ever heretofore been manifested.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto subscribed my
name and have caused the seal Of the Mayoray be
hersunto sxed this fifteenth day of May in the yesr OF
our Lord ono thousand eight hundred and forty-six
ANDREW H. MICKLE,
Mayor of tho City of New York.
The Committee Of Arrangements for meeting Of cit
Iens In the Park with the view Of expressing public
opinion on the relations Of country with Mexico are
requested to meet in the Mayors Office this evening" at
eoclock A. H. MICKI.E, Mayor.
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orders Of His Exosllency the Governor shall return
Immediately down the Warrior and Tombigbee and shall
expect at every landing to find brave volunteers ready
TO Join In this patriotic enterprise.
JAMES W. LANG,
Adjuant and Inspector General of the State Of Alabama
Mobile. May T. l6i6.
S.-When the governor issues his orders they will
be sent to the different towns the Alabama river
WAs srisrr RicHMoSp--A meeting of the young
mon OF Richmond was to assemble at the City Hall
Thursday evening last for the purpose Of raising
lanteer corps to aid in defence OF Texas
Musicians PROM 0rsRorA.-A band Of musicians ten
number has been formed In Augusta Geo. proceed
TO Texas They are fitting themselves with all expe-
dion and are composed OF young fun Of zeal in the
good cause.
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THE WEEKLY HERALD.

The Weekly Hrald-to be published at o'clock
this morning-is embelished with three valuable
engravings: one, view of the city of Galveston !;
tho other two, maps of the seat of war on the
Rio Grande. 1t will contain, as usual, all the
news received from day to day during the week,
embracing the highly important intelligence from
the seat of war in the Southwest, and the military
movements in different sections Of the country !;
the war-nessage Of the President to Congress, and
the proceedings Of that body letters from our
Washington and other correspondents, &c. &c.
For sale at the desk, in wrappers, for mailing.
Prce, sixpence
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Extra Weekly Herald.

An extra edition of the Weekly Herald will DO issued
on Monday next which will contain full reports of the
proceedings Of the various religious and societies
whose anniversary meetings previous 70 that
day 1t will also contain the Of the week. and the
latest intelligence that may be received from the South
west and elsewhere.
This will DO very interesting and valuable publoa-
NON, especially to those DESTROYS Of obtaining faithful
record Of the proceedings Of the different anniversary
meetings held during the present week.
Agents and others will be supplied at the rates usually
charged for tho regular edition Of the Weekly Herald
Price Of single copies lin wrappers desired sxpence
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We give, to-day some further particulars OF the
situation Of the army of occupation on the Rio
Grande, with map of the seat Of war.
II will be perceived that the camp of General
Taylor is entirely surrounded by the Mexicans,
and separated from Point Isabel, about half way.
battle, and n bloody battle, must have taken
place before this time. The Mexicans probably
made their first attack upon Point Isabel.
Opinions here, among military men, differ wide
ly on the probabilities of the result of conflict
A few days will decide the first trial of strength
between the Mexicnns and Americans The cur
min of blood is rising. The news viii be pub
hshed in an EXTRA from this office, at any hour
IL is received.
ahc Newspaper Press and the Mexican War.
We have watched, with great deal of interest
and anxiety, the tone and spirit Of the newspaper
press relative to the Mexican war. With very
few exceptions, the journals throughout the coun-
try, thus far, Of both parties, speak in very APP
proPriate sentiments on this great crisis into
which the republic is precipitated. The conduct
of the President and the Cabinet hAs been treated
with great Tenderness by the leading journals Of
both parties, and witha forbearance and magma
ninity highly honorable to the character of the
American press The general impression pro-
duoed on the public mind, evolved by the
press, is the necessity ola prompt and energetic
prosecution Of this wnr, with all the power COM
mitted to the Executive, in order 10 bring it to an
honorable and early termination.
There are, however, a few solitary exceptions
IN American journalism to the general tone which
we have discovered in the newspaper press
throughout the country. Two OF the leading pa
Pers In the Atlantic States, whose conduct ap-
pears 10 us highly exceptionable, have been the
Nsr York Tribune and the Washington Union.-
BY singular want of mngnanimiv Of spiri,-bv
the utter dcstitntion Of common proprietv.
wo ma these TWO Journals-the organ. of
contrary opinions-are yet the most prominent in
developing a want Of candor and marnann;tv
n this great crisis. The Union is the organ of
the Executve--thc special, confidential, selected
organ Of the President. Yet, in the face Of III.
most magnanimous conduct on the part of the
wings, in both houses Of Congress, with the excep-
ton Of the paltry abolition faction, that journal
has he impudcnce, to call it by no harsher name,
70 charge a high and honorable minority in both
houses with want Of patriotsm-with an at
tempt 10 embenass the action Of the American
government more false and outrageous charge
va never invented by the father Of lies TO inn
.7as~h t4e Character OF tho Saviour of tho World
when he was led 10 execution on Noun, Ca,v.rv
Ine tone and spirit Of the Tribune, in tho oppo-
site direction, is just rs reprehen.ib,e ,rd -
longs 10 the same category OF selfshness ana "a
naticism as that which we have charao,ey;z.a !,
TIE Ussos There are sens symptoms in etbsy
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The Herald Supplement-.

The Herald Supplement of this morning contains
reports of the anniversary meetings OF the Ameri-
can Female Moral Reform Society, the Society
for meloratng the condition of the Jews, the
Christian Alliance Society, the American Tenn
perancs Union, and the New York Institution for
the Deaf and Dumb also, the continuation of the
trial of John Johnson for the murder of Betsey
Bolt; Proceedings in the Circuit Court; Move
inents Of Travellers Letter from Albany Va
nctes, and several columns of advertisements.
Served gratis to subscribers
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MiLirARS.--The Scottish Guard Capt Castle and the
Hussars will take trip to Newark the o5th inst in
accordance with an invitation from the Newark City
Guard and the wishes of the citizens generally who are
making considerable preparations to do them honor Din
gies Arlington Brass Band will attend The companies
Row occurred yesterday, at a Peter Funk establish
ment in Broadway In consequence Of country being
cheated out Of about 500 The citizens conrrcraed
together and told the counryman that he had better
Chief Police and have him keep the watches a collas
raj security until the Funk refunded the money.
FRE.-The fire about halfpast one, yesterday morn
ing was caused by e burning Of shedu used for dyeng
standing the prompt and arduous excons Of the rcmen
the dye house was destroyed.
FIRr-A fire was discovered yesterday morning. about
halfpast o'clock at No 70 Allen street. occupied by
Mr. Thomas Smith, dyer. Damage was but triAing.
WAn IN New YoRx-Mocx ArcrIoS sToREs-During
the last week there has been regular "bombandments
street. few doors from Tammany Hall where the
coveys have been kept completely al bay by the we'll
arranged plans of shrewd officer underline Corpora.
sooner does tho man Of wind open his bellows, with
the well known cry Of Just going. just going" than the
sences his batteries by raising the siege The abe fae.
gus displayed by this excellent general without an
army, is worthy Of imitation in these days Of war
CoHorERs OrrIcE, May lb.--~1eeidental DeafA--The
Coroner held inquest yesterday the boarding house
No Broadway, the body of James D. Dunn born in
Albany, NY, is years Of age who came to his death
deceased the top Of the house. and walked
the roof Of the store adjoining the dwelling whom sd
vancing rather too the gutter his foot dipped and
no fell from the roof into the yard, which caused instant
death. Verdict accordingly
. sudden Deah-The Coroner also held an inquest Ut
No 50 Pitt street. the body Of child months old, by
the name Of James B. Eresr, who to his death by
convusons arising from previous disease and the effects
OF audanum. administered by his sister, child Of only
sn Year, Of age. Verdict accordingly
Nsa Srddeniy-The Coroner likewise held an inquest
=. 70 % bowery, on the body Of James NJ Tcr, born
disease Of the lungs
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Making -PfALON No 81 Broadway in Judsons Hotel, %
long known ~ Broadway hat nneiy aasgsa
pIee his for the comfort q his
thar such shaving hair-cuttinF, sham
pooling ahng be carried in stysmay be found
Al his new Mace Judsons hotel, in Broadway.
The baths unsurpassed by In the city for comfort
and Convenience and accommodate 100 persons pot
cold, and shower baths:
Hair cutting with cisan byushss for each psro9 hsynr
gsnsispan that y Wi usul gs hn msnnh Of he bud
ueos, hh psrScQA ee2nn4cn..
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Supreme Court.

Present the Chief Justice Judges Beardsey and Jewett
ing motons and swearing in the gentlemen who had
passed their examinations Thursday we understanS
rejected foy incorrect snsw sring ~ -
Wm r Halleu and Charles Humfrey, ESQ, vera
on Thursday resprointed Clerks Of the cou y the en-
suirg three years
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NEW YORK HERALD.
A Anniversaries.

AnnIverBnr1ehs
SUNDAY, May IL
City Bihls Society Of Now York-First Baptist church,
Nassau at, Brooklyn at half past ]. Addresses.
American and Foreign Sabbath Union-Tabernacle,
hsn past P. NJ Sermon by Rev. Albert Barnes, the
importance Of tho Christian Sabbath to young men.
MONDAY, MAY H.
American Baptist Publication Society-First Baptist
Church, Brooklyn at and hafpast I p. NJ. Address
es by Dr. How ell and others.
TUESDAY, MAY 10.
Baptist General Acknowledgement street BAPTIST
Church Brooklyn Adjourned meeting at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ.
"WEDNESDAY, 20rH.
Annual Meeting Of the Board of Managers Of the Bap-
uh General Convention. at 10 o'clock. Annual sermon
before the Board on Wednesday evening by Rev George
W Eaton, d. d Of Hamilton ~ Y, or Rev VIM. Hague,
of Boston
THURSDAY, 9lsT.
The first meeting OF the American Baptist Missionary
Union will be held the place Thursday morn
ng, May 81, at 10 O'Clock.
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ZION their being one Of the best medicines in
the world apower of removing which truly
astoushqg Four FIVE said Indian Vegetable Pills. taken
night on going to bed, will in short time, completely
nd the body Of those morbid humors which, If lodged the
liver AZ The cause the sd something: erending
and Sickness loss of appetite indigestion, atu
lency swshy yellow complexion and other symptoms Of
an inflammation or torpid state Of the liver.
Wnghts Indian Vegetable Pills also thoroughly Gle
the stomach and bowels Of all bilious humors and other i'm
puy and are certain cure for colds dysente
ehOs morbus and every disorder Of the ntsstnes They
also aid and improve son and emily give health
every name from the body.
CAuTIoslt should be rene mbered that by the
q samuel Reed who sells medicine purportng 20 Be lndsp
Pills, Gay doors OF Market street, Bau
more is not Of mine neither can guaranty . ssa
uine any that he has for sale.
person unless show certificate Of agency, the
York. WILLIAM WRIGHT.
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Co On account of the great demand on our
columns, we are obliged to leave out this morning
a full report of the American Protestant Society
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PARK THEArRE.-The walls of " Old Drurv were
literally crammod full last night with the beauty fashion
TASTE intelligence &c. of this great city The occasion
was Mrs Mowas benefit and the acting was worthy Of
the occasion and the audience Mrs Mowats Mrs Hal.
Ter is strictly original personaton characterized by
grent beauties and few faults Practice long and labo
rious practice it, however still wanting to perfect the
style of this popular actress and indeed II is only to be
marveled at that she should have accomplished much
IN 50 short time It'll great honor for her to have at
tanned in few months rank in the proe sson which
Va: % Hsn Usually
effective and called down the greatest applause. Mr. Dy
OFT played Baron steinfor remarkably WELL as did also
Mr.. Bland the Count Wintersen At the close Of the
call Of the house, came before the curtain led by Mr.
Vandenhof, and each made graceful bow of ncknow-
s aadsnes m. eomsy
bly, performed in conclusion Mr.. Chppendale who had
volunteered his services Adam Truman received
came somewhat embarrassed at the commencement but
finally proceeded with great effect Barrett sustained the
of Mrs Mowatts Gertrude as Il would be superhous In
Of many persons having boon unable to OBJ
tain seats last night tho Same bill is to be repeated this
evening.
BowERY THrArRE.-The magnificent array Of attrac-
tons presented at this establishment last night were per-
formed throughout with grost spirit Tho "Sradle Of
Liberty" most interesting national drama, and tho
personation of Mike Mainsail, by Mr. j. R. Scott was
we'll worthy Of the enthusiastic applause which it OBJ
famed. 1Iarko appeared as Tom Rakewell, IN the
Rakes Progress and gave striking evidence Of native
dramatic talent. The performances tonight will consist
of the thrilling drama Of Ugono" Mr. Scott a. tho
Count the :. Avengcr" and tho comedy Of the Lady
and the Devil" The announcement Of an engagement
with Miss Julia Dean has excited little among
the paygoers Of the city who anxious to witness
tho Of this accomplished of the theatrical r-
mament in the West repor be true she is one Of the
most promising members Of her profession, and may
aspire to the attainment Of high rank among the ac.
tresses of the world.
complimentary benefit is to be given to VIM. E. Bur
ton, ESQ., at the Chestnut street Theatre, in Philadelphia
on Monday evening
De Meyers last concert, In New Orleans, is said to
have been crowded. The Commercial 7rmes says He
performed with his wonted power and rapturously
appauded Tho audience were in ccstaces, and, per.
haps from the fact that the sound better in the thea
re we thought De Meyer excellcd himself this
sion The ladies' land great Of the fashion
able from every part OF the CITY present. and some
on the stage0 seemed entirely carried away moments"
The Misses sloman gave final concert In Mobile on
the 9Th inst
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Hon REWARD OrrrREp-The citizens Of Xena, Ohm.
have increased the offered for the detection Of the
perpetrators Of the atrocous murders committed last
August, to four thousand dollars.
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Grcat Demand for Nows-PhlladCaph
Agents for the Herald q. B. Zisber Co., Ledger Build
ing ID below Chestnut where notwithstanding are
ceved and where those wishing TO subscribe will please
leave their names and have the paper served regularly
their stores dwellings AFTER the arrival Of
Terms rs month, including the Sunday He
raid; IS cents without it, Single copies cents. I'm
Twenty-Five Cents each for Godey's Linz
dys Book for May, 1916. few numbers Of the above
Cd by H. LONG BROTHER,
Booksellers Agents. % Ann st.
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We are q band of frecmen,
We are a band Of freemen-
We are q band of freemen,
We are bound for Mexico"
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DEPARTURE OF THE AMERICAN MINISTER TO BEn-
LS.-This evening, His Excellency A. j. Donel-
son, American Minister to Berlin, sails to-day in
the Yorkshire, Baily, for England. Good breezes
go with him. The captain of this packet is a gall
liant fellow, and will keep the Mexican cruisers
at q respectful distance