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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
OmcesSeokina.

To seek distinction and honor In the eyes o.
ones fellow. citizens may be well though to aspire
b eminent usefulness and care nothing for its shad
ow distinction, IL far better. Time was when one
could hardly be influential or prominent unless in
oboe but in this age of steam presses and electric
tslsgraphs. things are bravely altered. The mass
Of o6icssesking in our day Is mere scheming to
live azily or to get higher price for the service
rendered than IL could command in fair, equal com
petition with other labor. man able to live with
out an Office Of mere profit ought to be heartily
ashamed Of seeking one.
Yet there are men who may fairly ask for Office.
They have devoted much time and means to en-.
sure the success Of the party which has Office to
give, they have been unfortunate in business. are
out Of employment, have relatives depending on
their sxersions and are likely to be OVERCOME in
the worlds rough struggle. These may fairly ask
--uodsstly and frankly--and II they can be ap
pointed very well but no man should rely on of.
Zoe - means Of subsistence. nor feel that he has
been wrongsd II not successful Offices exist for
the public good II that 10 secured individual inter.
ssts and wants must wait until otherwise provided
for.
One Of the most melancholy spectaeles afforded
In land is that Of young capable vgor Gus,
unencumbsred, eagerly seeking office. Do these
ever ask or think what il the usual fortune Of Of
Zoe hOldssi How many in a thousand who OBJ
tain once 10 early life pursue careers Of signal USE
falnsss and honor How many attain even a COM
psssncs and leave il 10 their childreni Who that
hes deeply considered these things would no, rather
apprsntics his con to tailor or shoemaker than
start him In life with clerkship in public oice 7
WIN not young mon think earnestly of these
shinesf
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16

FATAL AYTAr-A most bloody ARRAY occurred
Of tbs Virginia Hotel In Qciney H. on Saturday evening
last Between two young named Msgarr and Luck
ett which will in al probability cause the death of
err The met al the Virginia Hotel about FIVE O'Clock
on Saturday evening. when the ARRAY brought on
by Msgners drawing pistol and hring upon Luckett
the tall taking effect IN the LETT breast The wounded
man Immediately drew 9 large bowie knife-rushed
upon his antagonist and before they could be separated
sr,lly Gu, him to pieces Both parties zen insensole
from the loss Of blood One Of them IL 10 said to
have been married youns lady In Quincy that same
even ng which was probably the of the wretched
.far There little or no hope enfertsiped for the
rsco,ery Of Mr. Magner and fears entertained that
Mr. i.ucks,t would not survive hs wounds
fss. Louis New Era April s.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16

PArKsr OFrIcK-Great complaint is made Of
the deficiency of assistance in this Office a, Washington
Though it has surplus fund Of three to four thousand
dollars its department for the examination Of new in.
vent'ns ia so weak in that pevAsppesnts have to
wait sometimes than sixty days before they can
receive attention. More than hundred cases are
now said to be waiting for their turn. Since 1899 the
force in this branch has been the same while the bu,
nsss Of the Office has increased very greatly 1t ia hoped
that Congress a, its next Session may remedy al evil
which Is oppressive TO large number of the most use
ful ard meritorious citizens.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
Governor Seward and the Irish Citizens Of
Philadelphia.

While Gov. Seward was recently in Philsdel-
phis on professional business he received tho
following letter;
Congress Hail. PHILADELPHIA, April ~ ls47.
Dear Sir Having just heard Of your arrival In our
city, we embrace the earliest opportunity Of manifest
/ ing unbounded and most sfections,e regard for
your manly noble generous and distinguished services
In the smeorston Of the condition Of the oppressed
country which gave birth, and in your patriotic and
unwsvering devotion TO rights and interests in the
country which we have adopted
Whether We look upon you as Statesman or Phi
snthropist public benefsctor or private citizen, we
deem you eminently deserving of our admiration and
esteem Your acts have endeared you to the wsrmest
impulses Of our hearts and the monuments Of your
many virtues and distinguished worth will survive
when shall all have returned TO our common parent
the Earth, TO be gszed upon with venerstioD by
children and those descended from them to the latest
posteriiy.
In view Of these things and a testimonial OF re-
spect we have the honor a Committee Of lrshmep
without distinction of Greed Politics to present you
an invitation to Public Dinner when II may best suit
your convenience.
We have the honor 10 be your devoted friends and
fellow citizens
JOHN KILLIAN JOHN c. DOYLE
HUGH MGoLDRlCK, GEORGE c. COLLINS,
JOHN WHITE, HENRY KlLLION
MYLE5 d. SWEENEY, PATRICK SWEENEY
JOHN WALSH EDwD. NcGovERN,
THOMAS TOBlN JOHN BIHNs,
JAMES OHARA, WILLIAM II. DUNN
To Hon. WA H. sKwASD.
To this invitation Gov. Seward replied as fol-
lows;
NEw-YoRK, April II, ls47.
GsnilauSal When read the surprising accounts Of
the contributions of the Irish exes in America to the
relief Of their suffering brethren abroad the words Of
ancient Poe, rise up in my memory;
There are, who distant from lheIr native soil.
SUI for their own ard country glory Toll;
While some fast rooted 10 their parent spot,
In life are useless, and In death forgot"
II could At any time be presumptuous as 70 accept
the honors Of public Feast sure ought not now
to receive them from the generous rishmen Of Philade
phis; since they might. in some small degree tend to
check the ho~ OF national charities 50 needfu 10 your
native land, 90 honorable to my own
Be assured. however gentlemen that this great com
pinent 10 valued even the more highly because IL pro-
ceeds from too ndalgen, estimate OF my public life
With ssrnes shes for your prosperity and for the
restoration Of the Liberties and Independence OF Ireland
remain, most gratefully.
Yosr obediept servant
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
John Kinisn Hugh MeGoldrick. John White Edward
sweeuy. John walsh. Thomas Tooin. James OHsrs,
John c. Doyle. George Constantine Collins Henry
killion and Paick s~eeuy, EsqS
ce.aifts< Of fss IrSaneH Of philadelphia
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
BIZ THE SOUTHERN MAIL.

CADET AFpoISTAEsTs.-The Union contains a
list Of the appointment Of Cadets "a in number to
ter the Military Academy at West Point in June next
The following are the appointment, for New.York
William r Robinson, of the "a Congressional District
James B. De Cue Of the 9Th do William X. Cornell of
the 9Th do James Thompson, Of the 10th do James B.
Greene Of the 18th do Albert Moinard of the 18th
do; Dewitt n. Root of the 18th do John McCrath. Of
the 10Th do; William D. Wbipple OF the 23d do.
There vacancies this year from Rhode lsland,
Connecticut Delaware, Mississippi, Arkansas, Florida
Texas or Wisconsin.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
rr THE REyoLurIos IN MFxrco-La Patrlo

rF TIRE REVOLUTIONS IN MExIco.-LG Patr1a,
be Spanish paper published a, New'oresns has let
ter dated at Tsmpico, March "a, which ssys
Private letters from the City Of Mexico written on
the night of the 18th that Gen Santa Anna had just
arrived Ia that city. 1t Is also stated that the revolution
against the administration of Conner Faras had al length
been terminated in favorable manner TO the Govern
ent and that Generals Pena Bsrragsn and Salas who
were the heads of the opposition TO Gomez Fsrias had
been shot do not know If this last information be
correct We are snxiousy awaiting the mail TO confirm
OF negative the report.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
vi.

He o ny INBRED threescore years and ten and griet
watch none may shun. bis
Bows dc his whfened head this day In anguish for
Who fell upon this field Of fame from home far far away
Nation his loss with thee, oh stricken HINT
CAY
Ring out the joyous sounds snew-rspesi them Ger
sfain-
All hearts will flsdy echo back the music Of the strain
While Pleasure beams in every eye bright smiles round
each lip play.
We Il pledge ourselves to him sSaia-" Long live our
gallant CxAYl'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16

Bngsdier General GIDEON J. PILLOW to be Major Gen
ersl In the army of the United States, in the place Of
Thomas II Benton, who declined to accept
Brigadier General JOHN A. QUrrMAS to be Major
General in the army OF the United States Ia the place Of
William Cumming. who declined 10 accept
Colonel CALEB CUSHING, to be Bngsdier General in
the army OF the United States in the place Of John A.
Quitrnan promoted.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
HumOrs Of the Day.

The man who will own that he voted for Sherman
Browne on Tuesday has, after anxious search,
been discovered. 1t was our friend 6lamm late Of
the firm Of slsmm, Bang q co., who came on
from Warrington City on purpose, leaving his
Pursership In the Navy. or rather, retaining his
Pursership, and leaving the duties behind him.
We ere happy in the assurance that the public in.
tsrsst did not suffer by his absence.
Fifteen or more forsaken looking chaps have
been seen stealing of from City since the Polls
closed, passing themselves for City Members Of the
Legislature, though you would MT mistrust it from
glance At the squad They are supposed to be
lurking somewhere about the Capitol, and may be
known by having each particularly large iea in
his ear.
Tho Mirror wakes facetious over the idea o.
sswhigs having swept the City-it being mani
isssly high time that somebody should swept We
trust they will not be satisfied with attempting to
sweep It twice year.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16

CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN MIsHSo-Father Rev. one
OF the Catholic Chsplsns In the l. s Army left Monte
reg for Mstamoros on the l6;h January and has no,
been heard from since II hoped and desired that he
Is ssfs IS prisoner among the Mexean but IL il great.
ly feared tbs, be has been murdered lie Of the
sbes members OF the Society OF Jesuts in this country
and the members Of that order have been for many
year, excluded from Mexico, there is too much cause to
fear that evil has beiaeu him. Newark ADV
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16

A SORT OF MuTISY-On Tuesday night a com
plant lodged with Justice McAlister that the
Of the English ship Oregon, lying at Tenants wharf,
were In riotous condition He sent body Of officers
down, who brought the whole party and they were
committed to Jail They had got ashore. became drunk
and going back took complete possession Of tho ship
asssutng and beating the mate threatening the captain
Gc fBalt sun
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16

g. l0l lo7 ia lis III lis us ~ l23 l24 loa 81
10 lo4 10, So a. S. S. 81 ~ a. IL 90 ST. IS g. IS
Ia IS, % ~, ~. ~. 16. ~. ~ 26s 81. go 90 Ito
Cucrrr Corlr-Sos ~, 81 %, l04. l06 l0e 100
Ill, Id to lS5, lz7 l2s l2S
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
City Reform.

The Erpves snumeratss Street Sweeping by
Contract srnonx the Reforms expected Of the Com
non Council elect. We heartily second the mo-
sseu, and wosld suggest Ill City Prsating by Con-
Tract a. vel a. Street Sweeping, and in short
everything else to which the Contract system can
b. safely applied What says the Express to
this
1T il our impr sssion that the Corporation
Ysrd,' % called, may be advantageously abolish
"a altogether, that the Corporation Tea-Room
should b shut up. or very rigidly reformed, and
that al salaries over o. 900 10 stations which do
not require great talent or involve heavy pecuniary
responsibility, ought to be reduced. But we are
open 10 conviction on these points.
No branch Of the public service has hitherto
been more monstrously jobbed than the City Print
ins--s feet Of which the Express must have had
unmistakabls demonstration. lie, this be hence
forth given to the lowest bidder who pro8ers am
pie and unexcsptionable security for Its faithful
and workmanEke execution. Let the paper re-
quirsd therefor be purchased by the Controller,
also by contract with the lowest responsible bid
der If street Is TO be opened, graded or paved,
let the work be likewise contracted for. If the
principle here indicated be strictly adhered TO, we
can save money, satisfy the People and honor our
party. But II we begin TO sneer at small savings
a. petty reforms and talk of good salaries"
and "pay well" we shall break down
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16

r. GouRAUp's ITALIAN INDICATED Soar for the poo
tive OF all shin diseases botches and dscolorston
GOrravd's Poairs Sustne for eradicating SUPNFL0p
HAIR. GosrndI lily vhife, liquid rouge &c at67 Walker.
81. Let Store FROM Broadway Agency for Bafoasers a.
tractor, HysfAs Creav of tiss Beais Hs.y Reaer&.vs
Pomade for tie kir biacf. brown md fair. Remember N
wste,-st q FROM Ryo.dysav v~st s,t- ~,at
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16

Rocky MorSTAISs-Major Drips arrived at ST.
Lsuis from Fort Pierre, on the Little Missouri above
the mouth Of foneton River. His trip made
through storms Of rain and snow. On the way
down Major Drps passed several encampments Of Nor
during great privstons and suferings many being en-
tirely destitute Of provisions lie passed numbers re-
turning TO the settlemens They have endured more
priunons this Winter than any who furnishing
IN Europe.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16

e" 1t will be seen by the military appointments
in another column that Brig. Gems. QUrTMiS and
PILLOW the first from Mississippi and the other
from TENNESSEE have been appointed Major Gene
rails to fill the vacancies occasoned by the declina.
ton Of Messrs. Benton and Cumming. and that
Col. CUSHING has been promoted to Brigadier
Generalship,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
BROOKLYN AFFAIRS.

II The ILsLErs give Concert this evening in
Brooklyn, q, the Female Academy in Joralemonst On
Monday evening next they viii give their second Cen.
cert In New Ysri 1t tbs Apollo Saloon. This bsad Of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
From the Sunday Times.

MEsAERIsN rs. LETHEAS.-The free use Of the
Lethesn to prevent pain in surgical operations is now
generally applied and thus far works well but there
are some reasons which wsuld render the Mesmeric
sleep preferable for these operations and which have not
heretofore been alluded to. Pathetsm Is always pleas
ant and agreeable to the pstent-mproves the general
hesthsnd he is safer in the hands Of the operator than
in nhAng the Lethesn because there Is e danger Of
his becoming conscious during the operation and the
sleep is long and profound whereas the evaporation Of
the fluid srouses the patient to Of his condition
The Mesmerc sleep and the msnipustions are soothing
TO the while the sleep assuages the pain only
during the operation bu, the healing process The Ls-
thean 10 ETHEREAL poison considered dangerous even
in the skiful hands. Several alarming cases Of
insanity have been produced BY in application. 1t is
sckenng and unpleasant to the paisnt; and we should
fear that where any disease Of the heart exists rupture
of the might follow. Mesmersm Is certainly more
invgorstng to the vital energies Of the system but
there advantage that the Lethesn hast produces
insensbnity for few minutes All cannot with the
certainty be placed In the Mesmsrc state because
depends upon the viii Of the patient be put to sleep
Dr. Ashley Of 40 Hudsons has been very successful in
being able to induce sleep He manages ii in scientific
manner, and in serious operations puts his patients to
sleep number Of times He produces catalepsy before
he be certain Of state Of insensbity ard the oft
ener the sleep produced the soothing and Invs
Grating IL Is TO the patient This sleep when once pro-
found lasts for hours not only until limb s taken of
and the wound dressed but until the pain 10 assuased
whereas the operator must be quick with Lethesn for
fear the patient viii revive before the operation Is con.
eluded Of the two therefore, give tie preference
the Mesmeric sleep. when ii can be produeed-snd /,
fails only In a very few instances.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
DISPATCHES FOR THE TRIBUNE
BY MAGNETIC RAPH
PHrLAprIrHrA, April 15-I0P. NJ.

FHILApELYHfA, April Io-IU r. N
We have kept this dispatch open to the latest
hour, expecting tina. the Southern news would have
been autographed through tonight from Washing.
ton. but we are disappointed, the Baltimore line
hsina atill interrupted
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
FROM MExIco-The Baltimore Patriot publishes
the following extract Of letter dated

TAMPrco, March %, ls47.
The mail from Mexico has just arrived. have seen
private letter saying that Santa Anna near Mexico
with the remnant Of his army, some 6,OO0 men-thst
battle anticipated between the contendDg parties
the peace and war factions in the citysnd fears
entertained that much blood would be shed. All bust
ness was at stand and the city in dreadful state of
confusion
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
MARRIED:

At Rochester on the 18th met AARON BARNES Of
New.york to ANNA NJ. daughter Of silss Cornell, Of
Rochester.
On Tuesday evening. 18th inst BY Rev. Dr. Sestury.
HENRY X RICHARDSON 10 CHARLOTTE RODGERS
daughter OF the late William Mclntre all Of this City.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16

The Express declares itself authorized and re-
quested 10 state" that the letter printed in our last
purporting to be addressed to the Land Refonneu,
and signed WIN. ". Brady, "was never acritten By
AIM and that he il not In any way responsibleforit'
OF course, We presume that such is the fact until
farther advised; yet ir seems odd that this contra
dictiou II really authorized, was not made over Mr..
Brsdys own signature, nor addressed to one Of the
two papers which published the Land Reform let
Ter - genuine. We have no light on the subject
bat such a. the Express affords us. We found the
letter; a. already stated in an extra of public
Journal and only copied 1t after 1t had been afoat
two days unquestioned. il had been employed,
effectively, to secure votes for Mr.. Brady which
would not otherwise have been given him. That
lssssr, we know, was brought tn the Young Ameri-
% oface late on Monday afternoon by two active
friends Of Mr. Brady, one Of them known Wing,
who protested to have Just received it from Mr.. b.
and who paid the cost OF printing an Extra Of that
paper TO issue It, No doubt Of its genuineness
ever occurred to the Editor or 10 u.s. The mystery
win yet be probed TO the bottom.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
Business Notices.
~ GgyTLEMEH's II

II GSSrLznENs HATS, style for Spring. ls47, viii
be introduced on Wednesday March 3.by
LEARY CO. Hatters, Aston House, Broadway.
Circulars descriptive of style will be forwarded
by addressing Us postpaid. mad
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16

LAKE NAyrSArroS.-The ice at our hsroor 10 90
far cleared admit Of the ingress and egress OF YES
sells One vessel (the Rscne) entered our hsroor and
one steam passed down far Erie. The weather
Is 6ne and there is prospect OF speedy opening OF
navigation TO Buffalo. Ashtsbuls Sentinel OF lxtn
FoRoERr IN TRoY-Samuel Bragg. who has
been figuring In Troy for tine past Land Agent
Spectator and trader in general, has been recently de-
tected In the perpessou of forgeres TO considerable
amount The Budget says the scoundrel has decamped
and the police are In full pursuit He had raised about
thousand dollars before detection.
T George Helm has been convicted of man.
slaughter in the L ;. Circuit Court Baltimore The
offence the killing of George Hall board the bark
Liberia Packet while the vessel was lying OF the Island
Of Mayo.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16

y As May is near at hand, and many persons are
DESTROYS Of repairing their dwellings we would recon-
mend them to call at Mr. N. BaowSs IS Canalst who
has large and splendid assortment Of French and
American Paper Hsngings at very low prices.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16

At New rleans the Money Market has no. -
periencsd any ehssgs There is still good dssl =
per Offering In the street but the pressure wheh -
vailed short time ago. no longer exists. The
are diseounsins freely and to the full extent Of -
ability. There is nothing doing in Tezss seeurinss-
Treasury Notes l2olese: Interest Notss lSeHss
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
BY addressing Us postpaid.

~ Knox, l2s Fultonst Is now prepared to supply
his patrons and the public with his elegant Spring Hats
al
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
Wing majority. 1855.

~CoLuxsIA Co. has chosen 10 Whig, 10 Loco
sapsrvisors-a good part OF each Anti Renters. -
Lest year, II Loco, whisj George l. Finkle,
(LoooAnti Rent is Supervisor OF Taghksnic.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
COMMERCIAL AND MONEY MATTERS.
FSy Sales Of Socks 80 Fourth PaHs.

THURSDAY, y NJ.
There was good deal of buoyancy in the Stock
Market to day. with strong disposition to operate
Most Of the Pancies improved and the market ct he
close was firm.
Treasury Notes were in large request and the
rate rapidly advanced to per cent premium. at which
sales made at the close The business 10 Trsasu.
ry Notes 10 of the important and sxses.
sive branches Of Wsst operations The takers Of the
late loan, should the Market remain az II TO- Will mako
fortunes.
In Sterling there is but little doing and the rates
without change. Sterling It cts Francs alSostA
The Freight Market is fully supplied with TOT
mage, while the amount of produce waiting shipment b
small Consequently the rates heavy. To Liver.
pool Flour 10 So and Grain I'D nomnay, and II wss ~
ported that Corn had been taken at I'D vessel w
taken for Newcastle at s. Cd for Turpsuune, and Rosh
shipped to Liverpool at So. vessel was chsrtsrst
to load Corn Norfolk for Ireland at lsd The mrha
for the Continent we'll for Great Britain Il vay
much unsettled.
The Bank of New-York has declared dividss1
of Eve per cent payable on the 3oth inst
The receipts on the Housatonic Railroad f.
March show q very large increase the earnings 4
the same month last year. 1915. ls<7.
Freight. ...-....-.ell7H - S220S4 g
Passage and Mail. ........-... 1874 81 1880 q
Total .slssss 80 S3s,5H
increase. -sls,Tl5 g. or lie per cent >
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16

r. Hon. N. CLIFFORD, Attorney General OF the
Usised ssssss hes isf wssh.nstos on visit Of few
days 70 nsins.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-16
: Nous avons ehapge tout cela. ?

A hundred guns were fired in Lafay cites are
as soon as the result was known, and procession
formed, such as larger cities might be proud Of.
Alderman Peters was visited, and congratulations
exchanged between him and the citizens. He
made two or three eloquent speeches. The Tropic
Office was twice passed by the procession, and each
time greeted with cheers that nearly made ST.
Char es tremble to its base.
April The Cotton market 10 active $500 bales sold
yesterday Of full prices 1900 bbs Ohio Flour sold at
$75 10 81 81; l.5O0 do. Illinois at S. Corn-lO 900
sacks changed hands at full prices Osts-declining
small Gales 700 sacks at 70 TO IS Exch.Dge-op-
ersucns heavy Northern bills 60 days q dis 80 days
IL Sterling, II to 81 prem. Yours c.