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The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-09

Among the symptoms which encourage
Us TO believe that necessity for the beauti
tul is beginning to be acknowledged as one
branch OF our utilitarianism, we notice tn,
introduction Of rich stained glass in the
windows and skyIights of the newly fitted
Brooklyn lerry-boats. "The oldest inhabi
tant can remember when little dirty barges
provided with an ample reservoir of water
TO dabblc the skirts OF the ladies, and SC
managed as to ship a small sea OCCASIONAL,
for the benefit Of their shawls. were the
only means Of transit provided for the "gen
tie public" between New York and Brook
Ign. Then came horsc-boats, coarse, clum
sy, mean, and lacking the little excitemen,
belonging to the cookie shells above men.
toned. When steamboats, made their an.
Pearance, they were hailed as blessing in.
deed, but no one yet thought OF asking Tor
any beauty about them, except the beauty OF
fitness, and this on the most rigid construc.
ton of the term. Year by year some ui-
fling step has been made towards refine
ment. The unsightly tin lantern was ex.
changed for clear, bright lamps; the seats
were cushioned; smoking prohibited the
floors sometimes attended 10. Lately, wider
and better seats, with convenient dividing
arms; handsome cushions, cleaner floors.
And now, within a short time, keeping hon.
orable pace with the awakening love of the
beautiful made evident by an increased in.
terest in the fine arts, We have to notice the
improvement which called forth our para
graPh-and We do it with grateful pleasure.
1t is step towards the education of the
Magazine for October.
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-09

BEAUTIFUL ExrRAcT.-Alas how liz.
tie do we appreciate a mothers tenderness
while living. How needless are we in
youth, OF all her anxieties and kindness.
But when she is dead and gone: when the
cares and GOODNESS Of the world come with.
ering to our hearts; when We find how
hard it is to find true sympathy, how few will
oeifIend us in our misfortunes then il is
We think Of the mother we lave Lost
The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-10-09

NUTRITIOUS BREAD.-BOil half pound Of rife
in three Pints Of water, till the whole become
thick and PulPy. With this and yeast, and s'
pounds Of -four, make your dough. In this
way u Is said, a. much bread will be made Is
u eight pounds Of -four, without the rice, hal
been used.
now TO ParPARE a SuPEas MusrAaD-TsAs
g'sund mustard lbs; common salt h. AL
MAJ WIN vinegar, grsPs-jaics, Or white wine.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15
Things In Philadelphia,

Correspondence OF The Tribune
PHILADELPHIA. May a. l-45.
The weather is colder thsn ever to-day, and
noses are blue and punched The Oldest nhaoitsnt WAS
seen early this morning his way to market put As
pertaining that green peas were SUI nve ie,ies
peck he hed up bis hands in assonishmen declared he
had never seen such tines and vanished he has not
been seen since. -, &c
50 do. s5wn. 26t: 200 Reading 5 ds 29i Mechanics
BIZ. GOT 100 Girsrd b5. l2i so do. s. WI, ~ No
yicks b5wu. ls $500 Penn So IS IL Com TX OF oinn;
as; s2270 Lehgh Scrip, 81 5000 Penn 81 Iot SooV
DO * wn ISL; $500 I 5 Notes. 6s lO4i II Girsrd
Bs l9i; $50 Lehigh Coal Scrip "a 80 susq Csns %
IA Ches and Del Canal ch, 81 5000 do Loan So
iai Q Union Canal a.: 5000 Reading Bonds, ~
$4,000 Penn 5s 75 5000 = Treas Notes l04i goo Ut
rard Blk b5 l2i go Reading 5ds, 29s 100 Neks' b.
llE: - Pennington, pot 50 do. b5, q.
S,eonI Board and At1e--l0O Girsrd, 70. 1000 State
&C. s7i; Union Bk Tenn. . 9 Farm Mech Blk 55i
Penn Blk $40; Philadelphia Bk. l2S $50 5 Bk y
100 Read 29i 1000 do Bds 73i 20 s9,g Canal ia Il
Union Bk Tenn s. 500 Chesp Del Cana Loan 10
1000 Schu Navy 6s o0, SAT
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15

AsSIvEBsARY REPoRTs--We have labored-
and. we believe not without succen-to give fair
and correct reports Of the various Anniversaries
which have been held in our City during the past
week It is certainly our misfortune not our isuit II
any serious errors have occurred Our reports "na'
ever may have been their merits or defects were al
least oar OrH-not cabbsged without credit from our
contemporaries Some Of our neighbors cannot say az
much for themselves without nbbng In one respect
our course has differed from that Of most other journals
including the Observer and Evangelist. Ws havs not
eareatped held up 10 rdieEle The proeeediH9' Of any
Sociy however widely ts sentiments were at variance
with our own.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15
CITY ITEMS.

ISrKRrsrIss ClsE-Eza Sickles who TOR 10
years mas been convict Blsekwes Island 10 terms
VARYING from 90 days 10 months was. on lhursdsy'
placed on board the ship Orleans 70 return to her child
rem In New Orleans who have written for her and WIN
vfadlv recsive her back Until the Newfork Prison As
,oc.,on took I'D her case she had had sfrendy
hand extended TO her and from wan, Of home and
friends. has been compelled to huger out these years
IN prison This & but one Of many cases that are being
cared for bv this Association The Chaplain At Black
usr Islspd wrote to her relatives sbout her and re-
ceived answer Immediately that they would gladly re-
csivs and give her home This zee med TO revive up
her extngui.hed hopes and she Is now on Der way to
friend. from whom she has so long been wretehed
outcsst
ROBBERY OF Mr. KEEP-The robbers VINO
hoped 10 carry OF $4,000 from this gentle were
disappointed by the prudence Of bis wife NJ n
travelling Agent Collector between some OF the Banks
Of Csnsda West and this City and had occasion to leave
his wife Kingston with the above large sum in her
charge. She visit Of her friends but took
the money with her and the villsns who broke open
her trunk At the hotel able plumber of nothing
but clothing. They have since been arrested.
BLAcKwELL's IsLASD.-The Island has 81 pres
est less than onehird its Winter population. The fact
Ia 70 be attributed 10 great 70 the unfortunate
v,grsnt population Of City being less necessstedss
Summer approaches.
r. Mrs Mary Ann Appleton. aged about 81
years residing II Roswell St made Intellectual al
tempt commit suicide yesterday by cutting her throat
with a razor. Sent to the City Hospital.
r. Twenty two hundred and seventytwo pas
sengers have arrived at this port from foreign countries
since Friday morning
CoURr OF SEssIoSs-Frencis Henoque indicted
for grand larceny having the l0th day OF April
stolen quantity of theatrical regais &C to the value
Of $50 property Of the Shakespeare Grammatical Asso-
citation the Gothic Hall In Broadway The testimony
heard and then summed up by G.. w Niles Esq for
the defence and by the Assistant District Attorney Tor
the prosecution when under charge Of the Court the
Jury rendered verdict of guilty. and he was remanded
for sentence-The Court adjourned TO this morning at
II o'clock.
POLIcE.--Chares alias Henry hurry, was yes
tsrday arrested by officers John NJ Rue and Lee OF the
Fourth Ward on suspicion of having stolen piece OF
cloth containing 20 yards and lot of hsndkerchiets
which they found endesyoring to sell. Committed
for examination
ISQUEsr.-An inquest was held yesterday at No.
- Cannon-st upon the body of a woman named Char
lOtte DOherty aged 80 years, who died suddenly on
Thursdsy evening. Verdict, death by dropsy OF the
chest The Coroner also held inquest yesterday al
No. 60 WOosterst upon the body of Antonio Bernardo
denly from hemmorrhsge Of the lungs Verdict accord
in1lV
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15
judicial Nominations.

10 ne EdttJr o. Ihe IrtoAHe:
Much has been said and written on the subject OF
Judicial Reform. The necessity Of Reform has
been almost universally admitted, both among the
Profession and the community at large.
This necessity Of Judicial Reform has arisen as much
from the conduct of the Judges from any other cause
Il deeply TO be regretted that the Com ntiee OF small
fraction Of association Of 90 Members OF the Bar ap-
pointed select candidates for the Judicial Offices In
the City Of wYork have not more fully appreciated
the sentiments both OF the Bar and me community on
this subject Every lawyer knows, and IL 10 beyond de-
NAL and dispute that there has been FEAry between
be Superior Court and Common Pleas 10 get business
system OF Rules hss been adopted oy ootn Colr",
By which Judicial Emoluments In the shape OF fees
have been increased 70 their utmost possible limits ne
next object has been get the business from which
these ices proceed To this end rivalry has arisen
10 which Court will tax Attorneys bills most literally
To this end and for the sake Of the fees ssy'.em IA.
been adopted By granting orders whenever asked and
Tor whatever purpose which are usually nOdiheo on sp
picanou from the opposite party Tor when odneaon
Tee IL paid IL ia admitted By the Judges themselves
that orders are granted very literally. Is the univer
sal talk Of the Bar when Judge 10 late at Court that he
Il al Chambers taking fees-a more prontsoe employ
ment II IL "a not asserted 10 terms. u u Always I'M
pied that they are greedy Of fees and Negligent Of
their duly-s character which ought never 10 Dc las
tened upon the Bench. This 10 considered no SANDER
because Il Il the universally admitted truth
hnoSing al this. the Committee nave nominated tne
older members OF the Bench under whom this syste N
has rourshed and attained ia present maturity Of o
preston and very considerably rejected the younger
members who have not yea become fully imoued with
the principles OF the old system The bar viii not rs-
NY any sueh nomination the community WI not ADOPT
n TIE acton OF the Bar body, on the subject Oh
Legsl Reform has been q miserable tsrce- IL has re-
suited series Of failures and not the least OF the fail
ures. "a the nomination Of many OF TIE men upon the
ticket which they have offered for the support Of the
community These men have lived upon the public
long enough They are Of such eminent ability and
uneq91ied moral worth that others cannot easily oe
ioanc 10 supply their places IL 70 70 Dc hoped mat the
community Will permit them 20 retire wiz Al tnen Tau
rels % the quiet ooscuriry Of private HE IL 20 Be
hoped that tns peops In utter dsrego OF this nomna
non WI tAks the whole matter ino thsr own care snd
ksspisx. Yours, OBSERVER
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~ Advertisements for the Tribune of Monday
ought 10 be In before 10 o'clock on Saturday even
ing ss the Publication ocs Of this paper ia not open on
Sundays
Subscribers N the city who do not receive this paper
at early hour requested 70 leave word al the once
as our arrangements such enable all the carriers
TO get through their routes before seven oc,ock cn
riers failing 10 accomplish this will be required TO give up
their routes.
Persons wishing Tho Tribune len at their dwellings OF
places OF business regularly every morning "iH please
note through the PossOfce Terms, l2i cents week
PAYABLE 10 the Carrier.
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Markets
BALTIMORE. May l4-6P. NJ.

BALTIMORE, Msy I'D r NJ
In Stocks there is no change TO notice
The Flour market Is very firm With buyers OF How
srdst At a. but holders ask s. lsi. City Mills is held
At 8 Isl, without sales.
There are small sales Corn Meal At u 81.
Prime White wbeati. selling al lss cts. and prime
Red at leo eta .
White Corn is 81 cts and Yellow 100 lO5 cts with
good demand which s considerably above your market
10 Sugar and Molssses there is bat little doing. No
lasses IL quite dull
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15
The Meetings of The Advenrists.

The Adventists held Conference at Washing
ton Hall in Hes,er-st, commencing Tuesday morning
the 18th inst and continuing four days.
There were goodly number present, among whom
good supply OF Preachers. The several sessions
occupied in listening to reports from brethren from
different sections Of the try TO sermons on passages
of Scripture illustrative of their views and 10 the dis
cusson of questions respecting the OF the
The reports from the different sections exhibit
ed encouraging state OF things for those Interested
in the prevalence of those views The meetings OF the
Conference, by the members In attendance and the
unsnimty and interest manifested In the discussions OF
the various questions, indicated stability OF the cause
which cheering to its adherents. Various Resou-
tons were discussed and unanimously passed, deprecat
ing everything OF irregular or isnatca tendency
and expressive of interest In all the moral and oeneyo
lent movements OF the day and Of Christian affection Tor
all who live the life of Christian
We learn that the doings of the Conference were re-
ported In full for the Boston " Advent Herald Inc
Conference adjourned to meet in Boston on the 18th
instant
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15

On. TAYLoR's BALsAM or LIyERwoRr Is the only
medicine the Consumptye with certainty rely on
for cure and If he perseveres In ito according to
directions, hs cough will disappear. his hosrseness
throat. restlessness. pain in the hest, be- re-
moved almost by magic. But every should see to
it that the genuine from 37J Bowery Is only purchased
with DR. Leeds signature to the Steel Plate Label All
else are base and worthless limitations II can be pur-
chased also In Brooklyn l39 Fultonst has made re-
Gently some cures Of seated consumption which
prsed every Hundreds of references and certif
Gates can be had at the Office 375 Bowery
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Movements of Gen. Scott.
From the Union.

We understand there is no sort OF foundation Tor
The .,.,ersr, which Is made In the Washington
pondepce OF the n Y. Journal OF Commerce OF Wed
pe,dsy and in the Baltimore Clipper OF this morning
ina, orders have been sent TO Gen Scott TO halt for the
present At Jsspa No such consultation - oene,eo 20
have ,sken place in the cabinet the lth as 10 alleged
in the Baltimore Clipper nor has any order OF mis- sort
been issued the 7h instant az stated IN the New
York Journal In fact. one doubts that Gen Scott
will push on the capital and that be viii take IL be-
s any orders could have been sen, to him subsequent
10 the 7th inst We know that he has already passed
Jssps and arrived AZ rerote. BY this time, 10 al
probability he is "tresdng the imperial capital OF the
ArtecsH
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15

GAZETTE OF TIE USIoS-The twentieth number of
this elegant Journal comes before to day in a new
dress which is a indication of prosperity Its lit
ersry character sexceedingly critical and refined It's
Tales and Poetry Of the highes, order and its Edi
oras very able papers inspired by high Phlloso
ply and eyincs profound insight into the mysteries of
Life. Az an Odd Fellows Family Paper II is une.
qualed 1t ia published every Saturday at Ill Nassau
AZ by J. T. Harris
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15
Business Notices.

NEVER roo OLD TO LEARS.-To ladies and gentle
men who partially or wholly neglected their education
in youth the advertiser pledges himself to impart lair
knowledge Of spelling, reading writing figures geosrs
ply grammar composition and bookkeeping IN three
months without study 80 minutes only will be required
daily the pupils residence, causing no interference
with business whatever. One weeks instruction VIII
satisfy the most skeptca as to the truth OF all here pre-
sented. No money will be required in advance Ad'
dress Education" Lower Postofice
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15
DISPATCHES FOR THE TRIBUNE
BY ELECTRIC TELE RAPH.
Latest from the Army-Numbcr Of Killed
and Wounded.

PHILADELPHIA, May H. ls47.
The n. o. Picayuse has received an account oil
the killed and wounded at Cerro Gordo. There was
no officer Of the Regulars killed-l4 were wounded
20 priyate, were killed and lse wounded. One
Volunteer officer was killed and seven wounded
three privates killed and 4s wounded Total -
killed. 2s5 wounded. Letters received express
confidence that Gen. Shields will recover.
New Orleans papers have been received at Fred
ericksburg--they contain nothing farther from the
war lis sscertained that Fulton is elected by
six votes, officially returned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15

ANOTHER REDUCTION IN GeLD PEss-J. w. GREAros
Co III Cedsr-st tup stairs only door from the Poet
Ofcs, are now selling Gold Pen for IS cents Diamond
Pointed Pens at 81. The 81 50 Pen for 81 25 and the
magnificent Pea lssid to bel the best and ehsapes Pen
In The city, and sold elsewhere at g. for 81 IS together
with large assortment Of Gold Pens gold and silver Pen
and Pencil Csses, &c Also, the genuine Levi Browns
Pens The Pens Of this celebrated maker ped
Levi Brown, A d. 1884, and tho genuine be had Of
Creation Co. Beware Of couItereiA
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15

~ Thelicense party in Delaware have engaged
Mr. CLAYTON and other eminent counsel test the
sttuiionsy of the law giving the people the privilege
Of voting for or against licenses to tsverns, etc.
" A German, named Jacob Ehlmann sud
denly and strangely disappeared from Rochester the
other day and fears entertained that he has been
murdered He had about $500 in his pocket
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15
"ANY ONE THAT CAN LEARN TO WRITE can
LEARN TO DRAW"

Published on Saturday last Chapmans American Dnv
ing Book intended for the Of Schools and for hss
instruction. by John O. Chapman, N A. Primary and Il
mentary-price so cen,s
The great amount OF srsticsl labor bestowed 90 ne
work has delayed the publication longer than was anuo
patsd when IL frat announced The illustrations s'd
embellishments far superior to those Of any otter
work published In the country, and work oirt
independently Of its merits drawing book, it viii CO.
questonably command a large sale. Those therefore
who desire to secure early impressions from the p,s'
will plesse send in their orders Immediately.
myl4 3lDs3tW ]. $. REDFIELD, Clinton Hal
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15

PRoyIDIScE-THosAs N. BURGESS, Wing, was
reelected Mayor Wednesday BY 222 majority; he
had sl2 votes Bsrstow 435 Cowell 90 others 10
Wing Aldermen and Common Councilnen were chosen
throughout and il voted by 81 majority to In.
sruct the Aldermen to probibi, the sale Of liquor.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15

rP- Rev. MATHEW d. GORDON, late Chaplain
Of the Prison al Sing Sing mas been appointed Principal
Keeper of tina, institution in place Of Harmon Eldredge
Esq. whose resignation was announced some weeks
since We have not learned the Of the clergyman
who is 10 succeed Mr.. Gordon as Chaplain.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15
BROOKLYN AFFAIRS.

CY- Mrs. WRIGHT. it will be seen by an adver.
tsement In this paper about to give Course of Lee
lures on Anatomy and Physiology at the Female Acade
my. The In,roductory-a free Lecture-will be given
IN Tuesdav
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15
Cn,,rut. of the Supplement-,

The Birthday Eve--s Poem by Mrs. T. J. Games
soeiety-Prospects and Aspects In Europe-Eduestiop'
&c; Old Genesee rs. the Batavia Land Agents Keep
a, Work "A Poem Thompsons Kecoliecuons Of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15

II The Speech OF Rev. HESRY w. BEEcHER
Of Indianapolis, la. before the Board Of Foreign
Missions yesterday spoken of remarksbe for vigor
Of thought of language and imprisoned elo
quenee Our reporter has given such sketch Of !, as
circumstances would allow Nobody save sPhonogrsph.
ist can adequately report such speaker.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15

~ City ladies' and ladies' from the country wishing
ther supply Of shoes for the coming season find
J. B. MrLLERs, l22 Canslst Ladies' Slippers, Ties and
Bu'kins a, and 10 shings, I'd quality Slippers and
Ties at and Buskins at shillngs per pair. Ladies
Cater Boots at 6 and ls shings per pair equal to any
In the city. Misses and Childrens Cater Boots and
Shoes of all kinds and prices. Ladies' will please call
and examine for themselves st j. B. MILLER's 1872 Ca.
nall between West Broadwsypa and Thompson.st
rnyl5 2ts
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15

II The susrERRANEAN of today contains the
Speech OF NIKE WALSH In the Assembly the License
Law his resignation of his seat in the Legislature So
ciety. Labor and Capital Free Academy Election Of
Judges Military Governors aud variety OF other rich
and rscy articles Price cents. For sale at the Of
fee % Ann-st
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15

Hairs HATS HATS KNOX, with his accustomed
orevy would call the attention Of his friends to his new
styles Of Spring Fashions which ready at bic
Store, l2s Fulton-s' He would with his usual philsn
thropy invite strangers TO bis establishment whore they
can obtain Hats Of an equal quality and lower prices
than at any other store In the city. al0 TuIh&sstu
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15

rF- The Springfield Journal publishes a list OF
80 delegates 70 the Convention to revise the Constu
ton OF the State OF Illinois Of whom 81 are Wing and
IS Loco Focos-only few more 10 BIZ heard from
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15

Doors AND SHOES If our friends, who want good
articles at the lowest possible prices will call at the
fashionable establishment OF L. WATKINS ia Fulton
ST. and select from his superior stock, we guaranty
they will lose either their trouble their money
We think he has the best assortment Of Cater Boots in
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15
No EXTRA SSssros.-In refere nee to the rumor
ths, an Extra Session of Congress was soon to be called
tha Union ssys:
the Union ssys

We are utterly at loss TO know how such q rumor
got into circulation There ID not the slightest founds
ton for IL No such decision had been made by the
President and Cabinet and venture 10 assert that
nc such ides has ever entered into their minds WY
should Congress be called The administration have
money men and munitions. sufficient to carry on the
war with glory and success. and unless Mexico be In
ara,ed TO negotiate honorable peace. At home the
reforms which Congress have adopted in our financial
system are developing their benefits BY the energies OF
the machinery which Congress have already established
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-05-15

rFy- GRAND FAMILY HOLIDAY this al the American Nd
scum with interesting and amusing performances In the
afternoon at half past o'clock What lots OF little folks
with their happy mothers will enjoy the ian ana aimre
con Bonapsrte and witness the antics OF mai interest
mo iivin Outaug.