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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-14

IHE ELoPEMENr FROM CANTON has caused no
little excitement in that neighborhood The young man.
James Bennett, Is nm Englishman OF good education,
who has been engaged for year past ia Knsleys iron
works For some time he boarded In the family OF his
uncle John Bennett but the latter thinking he observed
700 much freedom OF manners between his young wife
ana nephew forbid him his house. and he took up his
abode in another family On Wednesday last the hus-
band suspecting or having informed that things
were not all right went TO his house In the afternoon
ana found after some Search the young man concealed
In MS wfe's bedroom, rolled mp In coverlid This was
10 ms jealous mind confirmation strong proofs from
man fed leaving his hat behind as joseph ala his coat
though for different reason. He ran towards the RI
yer MS uncle running after him. and liked to have shar
ed tue late OF Absalom for his hair caught In branch
es Of tree on the rivers bank He dsentsnglsd bis
hair swan the stream, and his uncle returned to his
wife s work At the forge requiring his attention. he
deferred further proceedings till evening Meantime bis
wife AID her psramour fed, she taking one child and
leaving two behind her. Mrs Bennett Is very prepos
ssssing young woman and the that the young
has been looked upon AZ intelligent beyond mediocrty,
warrants the belief that her powers Of persuasion are
considerable The outraged husband Is an estimabie
man. and thus Left with two boys his situation BY no
to be envied This Is the second eopement from
Canton this summer.-Boston Herald, l2h inst.
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The posts the telegraphc wires have reached CO.
umbus from the East and up Oslethorps street
TO the telegraph Office in the room Of the Ogs-
thorpe hotel MIR. Crews, this superintendent Of the
work between this place aud Montgomery arrived here
att week. and informs that 80 miles Of the
ready for the wires Columbus Iimes, 9th inst.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-14

THE FIRE AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PARTrcU-
LARs.-The Richmond Enquirer OF Tuesday con-
tans the particulars Of the destructive fire Sunday
which originated in the Galego mills There n
tanned In the mills 900 bbs flour and 900 bush wheat
which, together with the mill and lumber house, were
entirely destroyed Pretty well in the Richmond
and Northern oces-variousy reported at from 10 to
$4,000 nearly sufficient to cover loss Ihe books and
rangements TO grind in few days at Rutherfords mills
James river The fire then communicated at the north
east end mills to the Shockoe tobacco warehouse
which, with twenty hogsheads Of inferior tobacco Of
ttls value, destroyed The fire next ext~ndsd to
the block OF buildings in the rear Of the mills commsno
ing with two tenements occupied by Alfred T. Harris
commission merchant, who lost small stock Of tobacco
books A large warehouse, containing about ave
hundred hogsheads OF tobacco, In the rear Of
the above, also occupied by Mr.. Harris, escaped
Mr.. Thomas H. Drew lost small stock of liquors. stored
In the cellar Of Mr. Harris house The store ooc upisd
byJ. A. Robinson, commission merchant destroyed;
books and papers saved loss 81 500 mostly -FOUR in
sured. The tenement occupied by Haxali brothers <
Co.. was burnt property and papers removed; loss small
T. L. and Beaseley corner Of 18th and Carey streets,
sustained some damage by removal OF goods. The nre
caught the roof Of the building south side Of Carey
street. occupied by Shields and somervie and also by
@. W. Atkinson; Injury slight. The tenement occupied
by James tin and sheet irsn factory the
two upper stories destroyed stock damaged three
four hundred dollars by removal and water. Mr.
Branchs grocery goods removed the upper part oeou
pied by William Niger, whose property also saved
by removal; the building entirely destroyed The ad-
joining house, occupied by A. Niger, NJ . clothing
store, destroyed, but succeeded In getting the
goods out Of the upper part OF the adjoining tone
about $500; house consumed The next two tone
ments Of thirteenth and Carey streets occupied
by VIM. Williams, ~ auolion and commission store
were destroyed, together with large Of goods
Mr. Williams insured Tor $4,000 which viii cover
his loss This two buildings In the rear Of Mr. Williams
occupied by Winfrcs Sheppard, and Ford x Wilson,
wer. also destroyed. Tbs occupants succeeded In
moving the greater portion Of their goods Loss OF each
small All the stores destroyed three story bricks;
the mills seven or eight stories high each and the um
Der house four five stories high The nrc commenced
at I'VE oclook, A. NJ, and was not subdued I'll noon
The loss 10 estimated at from 100000 to 100000 Of
which $4,000 10 insured In the Mutual Insurance Com
pany and $4,000 In the Fire Association OF Rchmond
large store house next to the mill building used Tor
storing -four, and q wine house. occupied BY Msssrs
Deane Browne, were saved Two minsrs were shgnt-
ly burned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-14

Movements In Politics..
J.W. Gordon has succeeded In getting the whig nomi
nation for Congress, from Mchigsn-Deirou Free
Pres, Oh inst.l
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-14
THE NEW YORK HERALD
A9TABLi6HME
JAMES GORDON BENNETT. PROPRIETOR.
CIRCULATION-FORTY TIaOUsAnD.

DAILY HERALD-Every day, lrcs asnss per sopy-91
~ per snuum--payabie ia Advance.
WEEKLY HERALD-Every Saturday-Prics sk esns
Per c0py-x3 l2z cents anrum-payable IN advanca
HERALD FOR EURorE-EYery Steam Packet day.
tes cents per cppy-S5 including postaHs,
or S3 49, exclusive postage payable advance subscEp
tions and adysrtissners will be received By Msssl 0ax
John Miller. the BOOKSELLER, London
ANNUAL PlCTORIAL HERALD-Publshcd the
LIST 81 January Of each year-single copies sixpence
4DVERTlSEMENTS at the usual prices-always cash in
manner The Popsor will n responsible for errors that
despatch.
Of the post paid the
VII he deducted tvnzs th- rssfsS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-14

"a HOPE TELLS A FLATTEKING TALE"-But
s Sst s tra
They do not like certain friendly composition, try TO come
there's better Hat coming for they sincerely believe that
they have produced the best that be
Sushsd BY the which, when .ased by the air becp%e.
mostly remarkable for h,viEg the jets" without the
fottsn in in plain English for preserving their smooth
blow low. The bean monde with without musache;
the economist who wisely stops the busg and to the
spigot and those who prefer follow their instead
Of complying with the dictates Of fashion invited call
hOBEkTSON y CO., % uIt0n street, N. y.
o96tsrc and 63 Fulton street. BROOKLYN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-14

..-szxSsa--z~ PlANO FORTEs-JAMEs PIRssON, 90
Walker street, has on. hand and is daily
Tx III finishing, Piano Fortes of every descrrt, n,
uX Sfrom his very superior horizontal grands down
plain Ga ocs~s combining I'll Of
the day with ma pliers suggested by his own experience
IL the business his instruments featured for the
city trade and pains spared render them
least equal those Of other manufacturer the country
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-14

xsk TO CAPITALIsTS.-FOK sALE-Ihe House
E:i and Lot Ne IS Eighth Avenue between Greenwich
occupied by upholserer Seven Houses and Stores
on Greenwich Avenue the Eighth Avenue rented
and ap9he stores to good tenants The situation
similar to Chatham Square Also Lots in Fourteenth
near the Eighth Avenue which will be loaned
towards building Apply G. II. WINTER, 81 Wall street.
the Mech MICS Bank, l2tkrh
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-14

~,-6Eycznxryu MUSICAL INSTRUCTION-C.E CAS-
T LIE, from London soiei,s the attention Of
FIX TfV ladies' and gentlemen to his pleasing method
yyS ! SSof teaching Piano Fore Singing and Violin
whereby his pupils rapid very short
time. Pupils who would have the tuition Of careful and
perseverng master will please call S. Frank street.
ences HI e. Timm. ESQ. G. Loder.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-14

IL. FOR sALE-And must be disposed of ON Or be-
l2I\foIe the LIST November, large fine brown Mare.
Avery kind in harness. and will stand in the street
without tying She Is eight years old and has recently rot.
seconds with inferior driver before weighing g,
city For further particulars please enquire Of JAMES
6RALEY III Elizabeth blacksmith shop. Grand
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KELLINoERs LINIMENr will heal 50

I@T>HORsEs, speedily and permanently cured by The
tG1<1.use Of Tattsrsals Heays Powder; They have
noblemen throughout the Kingdom OF Great Britain for
than fifty As medicine for Heaves. Broken Wind,
he United States. with FIJI confidence q their
Fleet street London Price shings sterling per package
or 81, American currency. A. H. COUGH Co., hs Full
All orders blythe sash and postpaid punetuay
above post paid with good reference win receive medase
attention. 81 90t& m
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The Eastern mail failed yesterday from beyond Colu
bus Ga The late Irregularities this route should
rest the attention Of the Postmaster General Moor
Herald and Tribune, Oct 9.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-14

.,<cyysa~x,ys FOR SALE, and elegant grand
EA6f4S9action Piano Forte of powerful and brilliant
YX with all the modern improveme made
wy Sby Of the best city makers aud sold at the
lowest nuacturers price. address ed to Piano."
and left ~ this Office will be attended to- ola 6t*rc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-14

"A TO LET FOR THE WlNTER-A suit of hand.
E consisting of parlos first floor,
va.e liable: and attendance Ths house epsts with mod
ed with throughout The situation pleasant respect
able being but the second block from Broadway side
atre o12G
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-18
MEXICAN LOSS ONE HUNDRED.
MORE OESPATCHES.
Occupation of the National Road
Civil War Among the Guefiilas.
&c, &C., nc.

The steamer James L. Day arrived at New Orleans on
the 10th instant with advces from Vera Cruz the
6th or 7th instant
The Pieoyune Of the 18th has a full list of the killed
and wounded on side during the siege of Puebla
Open and undisgused hostities have at last broken
out between Santa Anna and Psredes manifesto has
been Issued by the latter in which the president Is
denounced as an enemy of the Mexican people and
Mexican nationality.
Later dates the army have also come 10 hand NV
this arrival.
MoJor lturbide remained prisoner.
Lieut. Sears bearer Of dispatches from Gen. Scott
and Commissioner Trist, came passenger in the Day
lie was escorted by Mexican spy company, employed
for that service by Gen Scott
Two engagements with tho enemy occurred near Pu-
ebla' In which the American party had fifteen meu
Killed and the Mexicans hundred The Mexican
forces were commanded by Gen. TorreJon
The hrst Pennsylvsnis regiment then ordered out
to accompany the escort part ofthe way.
General Scott has commenced the permanent occupa-
ton Of the national road between Vera Cruz and the
capital garrison Of $50 ba, been established ut
tho National Bridge; another of 1900 men, under com
mand OF General Cushing at Ja.apa; and q third Of
1000 men, under General Lane, at Pueba.
General Lane is quarered In The heart of the new city
Santa Anna at Tepacsn late the % tn Of o.
Guatemala, therefore untrue.
sort of civil had broken out among the gueri-
las It originated In quarrel between Padre Jarauta
and Col Zenoba and resulted in severe battle between
their respective clans Padre Jarautas band came Of
victorious At least thirty lives lost It is said in
this Eight.
Captain Walkers body remained unburied for two
days His death created unusual sensation through
out the whole army.
Lieut. Scott died of apoplexy the passage to Vera
Cruz.
The following, belonging to the First
Regiment, were killed and wounded ut the Siege OF
Pusbla -
KILLED-John Price, - Enrick, John Herrod, H. r.
Rutxolmsn, VIM A. Phillips VIM. Smith, A. Vandyke
+ Jones' John H. Gilchrist, w. b. Johns James Phil
lips, 3. d Jewett, d. g. Bsrnoy, Joseph Wilson
WouNDED-George Rush Berger James McCutcheon
John Hover, David Lindsay, Henry Lynch, Mansfel,
Mason, James Bowdon, II Wilson, John Dowlan, Chas
Ciltslan, John Herron B Y Yarlott, James Ellis Do
minick Devandy, Luke Floydd, Captain John Hero
Thomas B. Furnam, f Marshall, w. G. Mimebiddlt
Reed, Sylvester Boslye, John McCleay, James Lam
bert.
MIssINo-John Longstaf, NJ. Stepmar
or the Second Pennsylvania Regiment, DR.. Bunting
hospital surgeon; William Deal and John Bisrs wer,
wounded
Deals conduct Is highly spoken OF by DR.. Bunting.
All In tho village hospital capable Of carrying mus
kets did good service from the roofs Of the buildings
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Died


On Wednesday morning. the 18th inst IsAsgLLg
RurrER, daughter Of William and Cecilia Robertson
eyed years and "a days.
Ign Lodge, No &C. q. Of o. f., are respectfully invited
to attend her funeral this Thursday afternoon at
O'clock from the residence Of her father 81 Tery at
Brooklyn Her remains will be taken to Greenwood
Cemetery for interment.
On Wednesday, tho 18th inst, CArHrR,sE FRAscr,
RrcKApD wife OF Thomas Richard daughter Of Frances
Fagin, aged % years and months
The relatives and those OF her friend James Fagip,
Mr. Israel Taylor respectfully invited to attend
funeral thia Thursday) afternoon 18th inst at four
O'Clock from the residence Of her mother Catherine la
gan, LEA Lewis street, New York.
On Wednesday morning, the 18th inst, SARAH w.
LYONS aged rs years rect Of the late James Lyons
Baymopey, County Antrim, Ireland Her remains viii
De taken<o Albany for interment
On Tuesday, the 10th inst after short illness Will
LIAM r., third son OF Thomas w. Hall, aged four year,
The friends Of the family are requested to attend his
funeral this day, Thursday, at 10 O'Clock A. M from
the residence Of his father, 1856 Delaney street.
On Tuesday tho 10th inst suddenly Of disease Of the
heart EpwAsD DOYLE, aged 80 years
The friends Of the family ars invited to attend the
funeral this sftsrnoon o'clock from his late resi-.
dence IL Eighth avenue.
Brooklyn and Canada papers will please copy
On Tuesday evening, the 10th inst after q severe H.
ness Of Eve days, Of apoplexy, Mrs. MARoARET d. B.
JAauEs relic OF the late Samuel c. Jsques In the Dad
Her hisnds and relatives and those Of her sons VIM
c. and Samuel }. Jaques, and son in Law VIM. Hewlett
are invited to attend her funeral from the residences
",
o'clock, without further invitation Her remains will
be taken TO Woodbridge, N. j., for interment
Philadelphia papers please copy.
She has gone her dear Saviour to see
With whom she was longing to be
Her trials and troubles now are DER,
She's safely landed on Cansan's bright shore
On Tuesday evening, 10Th inst, after q short Illness
Ju,rvs only son OF Justus and Cornela A. Earl aged
years, 10 months and 10 days
The friends Of the family and those Of his grandfather
Dr. Rabeneau respectfully invited TO attend his fu-
neral on Thursdsy 18th inst At O'Clock r. NJ, from
On Tuesday, 10th inst, RoBERr NJ. LoagSBERo, aged
% years and months
The friends Of the family are respectfully invited TO
attend his funeral Friday morning att O'Clock from
the residence Of his mother 24a Rivngton street Ills
remains VIII be taken to Paterson. ~ j. for interment
On Monday 10Th inst, EMMA daughter OF Dixon and
wary McQueen, eyed year and 10 months.
AT Bridgewater, Mass, 18th inst, LsmusL WIrriS0-
TON, OF Dorchester, aged 90 revolutionary pepsioner
lin.
At Northampton nth irst, Professor SOLOMON sioD.
pARo, A. NJ aged a.
AZ Pittsteld, 18th inst Mrs LUcy =. wife g Col H.
Lsrned. aaistsrt paymsster general II Army, and
daughter Of Hon Nsthsn Wills, Of rittsfeId.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-18
BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH,
Legislative Proceedings.

SENATE.
ALBANY, Nov. II, 1917.
bill Was reported prescribing the m amer In which
banks shall make their quarterly reports and authors
zng the Comptroller, Secretary and Treasurer to tx
time during said quarter to call banks for their
port.
resolution came up under debate, offered by Mr.
Barlow, epquirng OF the commissioners code and
practice what time has been employed by them in the
discharge OF their duties whether any Of their time has
been devoted to private business and whether they have
employed . clerk or clerks. Adopted.
resolution offered calling upon the Prison Asso-
citation to report to whether Its rules have viola
ted by OF Its officers by admitting persons to visit
the prisoners
Adjourned.
favorable report made the bill relative to the
Marine Hospital and Its funds.
The House concurred In the amendments to the bill
relative to international exchanges.
The bill for the relief Of the Madison University sp.
propratng $500 for two years. rejected upon It's
third reading.
Mr. MAxwELLs bill proposes that all banks and ind-
vdua bankers shell be subject to taxation the full
amount Of their actual capital paid secured to be
paid, and not on reserved capital
Mr. w. II. STrIHs resolution for the adjournment Of
the Legislature the LIST Of December called ND
and then laid On the table by q vote Of So to 25.
Mr.. RUTHERFORD offered q resolution calling on Con-
gress to provide amendments to the constitution
elect the President of the United States by direct
vote Of the people
concurrent resolution was offered by Mr. s. J. DA-
that the State Library be opened from 10 A. to
P NJ. on sundays. Prior to taking the question the
House adjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-18

spending delightful musical evening" and moreover Il
their only chance ~ far these artists concexn
cd as they will not give such another concert either Ia
Brooklyn or New York for slong time, they ever do
again. We may mention further inducement, that
the tickets are but 80 cents each.
LIVING MoDELs.-We need only mention that these
gentry set forth beautiful programme for this evening
They are very popular exhibitors.
soNoR BLIrz performs this evening for the last time
In Brooklyn The worthy Sguor closed last evening on
his own account Tonight the receipts to be ap-
Proprsted for the benefit Of Mr. Laza, the blind
Mr. Anderson played Claude Melnotte at the Holiday
street theatre, Baltimore, on Tuesday evening last
Sigpor Ciocca with her ballet troupe was TO appear
at the Buffalo theatre the evening Of the 10th inst
The Chinese junk, 1t expected, would arrive at
Boston to-day.
Dumbolton's original Ethiopian serenaders having
concluded at Philadelphia series Of their admire bic
concerts withthe most triumphant success have pro-
ceeded to Baltimore where they now receiving SINH
lar tributes to their matchless reputation They expect
to return to this city the OF December and
their original position In the estimation Of their friends
at PalmOg
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This shows an increase in the shipments gilmore than
one hundred percent in quantity nearly one hun.
drsd cent In value The depreciation prices here
exhibited does not appear large account Of the
difference In dates, the heaviest decline having been
realized within the past three months portion ofths
shipments made this ssasop has been alta much higher
price then that given above
The annexed table exhibits the quotations for cotton
In this market at several periods In the past year -
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On Wednesday the 18th inst by his Honor the Mayor,
G. FhEpRIoK MoTr, Of Saratoga, to LYDIA d. HorFMAN,
Of this city.
In Hartlsnd, VT, the 18th inst BY Rev. Mr.. squres
w. HATcH STuRTEvAsT Esq, merchant, Of the city Of
New York, to Miss ADELISE II. WELD, daughter Of r.
Weld, Esq, Of Hartland.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-18
$7l,349 1893 $40, 900

This gives margin OF . little more than seven mil.
lions Of dollars In arriving at the aggregate value Of
each CROP have taken the price Of middng and fair
on the LIST Nov In each year. After that time In ls4e
prices advanced and large portion Of the crop
year sold at higher prices than those ruling at that
time while the prospect at present. relative to the crop
now coming to market s that the bulk Of 1t will DO
sold at prices below those ruling In view these
facts the conclusion u.s. that the cotton plant
ers will not realise within several millions Of dollars
much in the aggregate for their crop of Is47 ls4s
as for that Of 1916 and Isi7 notwithstanding the IT,
crease in quantity Of than twenty-five per cent
Compared With the last crop there will be, without.
doubt loss Of at least ten millions OF dollars merely
from the dapreciation in nrinAa
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Inc receipts at the Southern ports. from the LIST OF
september s7 to the latest dates have been 222 s3A
bales against bales for the corresponding period
the previous year and the stock cotton hand the
LIST Of September ls47 was so4 bales against
bales on the same day in 1896 showing an increase
lOosss bales this year. than one hundred per
cent.
VIII DO SEEN on reference to the above table, that
exports 70 foreign ports this year. In period OF less
than three months have been nearly eighty thousand
bales more than for the same time lsss year. or more
than double The value of the raw material exported
has, therefore very materially increased In the alb
sencs Of oical returns have made up the annexed
comparative statement showing the value Of the cotton
exported from the LIST Of September in each Of the past
two years, to the latest dates
VALUE OF CoTToN EXPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES
FROM SErT. l, 1886 AND ls47
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ANnoum0tlsn, ram, anu SuMne80 OF the
joints cling Of the muscular them and
other symptoms too well known need desenp
pound syrop of Hydrodate Of Potaa Sasapara and Vel
low Deck Root Ii 10 recommended in full cod6deuce
being specific, ard needs but trial convince the
credgous Of Its surprising properties Prepared and for sale
by q. H. Ring Druggist and Chemist l92 Broadway corner
John
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Inc highest point touched was In August just previ-
Gus to the receipt of the disastrous intelligence from
the other side. The revulson In England upon
cotton spectators In this country like clap Of hun.
DER and the fall iu prices since caused by the inactivity
among the manufacturers in Great Britain, and the
prospects Of large crop here has fallen heavily upon
many and serious losses have been the result The sgge
gate value ofthe crop has been diminished millions
OF dollars by this depreciation In prices and 1t is very
probable further depreciation will be experienced be-
fore the whole is disposed Of II is the impression among
those engaged in the trade that prices will touch points
as low 40 have ever been realised, We state
ment showing tho aggregate quantity and value Of the
last crop, compared with that coming to market
made up from the best estimates It will give some i'd
Of the effect Of reduced prices upon this great export
ing staple.
VALUE OF THE CoTToS Cnors or the UNITED srArEs
- - Bales. Pounds. Value
lSi7 aud AZ lesmated) 223et0o $4,000 0CO II 800
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are beyond dispute superior other gold made
They are the only that perfect
,acs,on as very pen is waIranted and the point come.
eanb returned The Richslieu 81 only, and
sold excusively by B. E. Watson Co, IS William street.
quality and Gold Fen and Pencil variety a, the
pencils. Gold pens repaired.