New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-26


CANADIAN TRoUBLTs.-Two gentlemen passing
in sleigh across the ice from Laprare 10 Montreal on
the evening OF the 10th inst were stopped opposite the
City robbed and besten severely. The robbers were
armed with pistols night two before Pierre Her.
vieux French Canadian gentleman, while passing
through Grifintown. was attacked by gang who shot
al him and then beat him. leaving him upon the ground
wetering In blood When found his hair was frozen to
the earth and his hands and feet much frozen
that il was feared amputson would be necessary even
should he recover, which seems doubtful we oecl1eu
IL agree with the Montreal Courier in the opinion that
Canada is certainly displaying strong symptoms VI ao
vsncine civilization
DESTRUCTIVE FRA fire occurred at Culpep-
per Court House, Virginia Sunday night the l4th'
which destroyed the building occupied by Mr.. W. :.
Ridgway as a store. with all us contents MI X and
Young man slept in the building and the former barely
escapsd with his life The fire had made considerable
Roadway before II discovered, and hence nothing
was saved. Mr.. Rdgways loss OF goods amounts 10
about 800 which there was an insurance oil s5OVO
m akng his actual loss about $1,000 IL Is not known
how the fire originated. timers shop, adj ming the
above, was also consumed. baltimore fruitful.
Ex.GovFRNoR SLADE.-We had the pleasure of
hearing this gentleman in Iowa City and al this place
Al both places bis addresses listened to with pro-
found attention by crowded audiences in the most spa
cious rooms that could be procured. We have heard
but sentiment expressed by most OF those who have
attended his Lectures both to their object and mat
ter All were delighted and greatly edined. His great
object and the object of the Society with which he is
connected is supply female teachers every way COM
wherever
Thing must bo done TO educate the masses, which viii
keep adequate pace with increasing population and
our physical Improvements or we shall soon have mo-
nopoly Of learning the one hand and monopoly OF
ignorance the other Our citizens all over the state
should feel some pride in encouraging every effort that
Is made to educate every child In Iowa 80 that as lar as
we are concerned the next census may not give so mo
lanchoy picture Of our ignorance as probably VIII OF
some other States. Hon. VIM. Slade has gained many
warm friends during his short stay among US, beside
awaking up lively interest toward giving proper
moral a. well ss Intellectual training to the rising gener'
alton. burlington lo"D ha"Abye'
! SocoSp VOYAGE OF THE LIBERIA PAcKET-The
Liberia Packet will sail her second voyage from Nor
folk Va for Monrovia and other ports in Liberia about
the first Of May, as soon after her return from the
present voyage she can be gotten ready. She Will
doubtless be able to give hrstraie accommodations to
all ernierants who may be ready 70 go at that time
We give this in order that there may be dis
appointment when the day arrives. COLONIZATION Her
FLOOD IN The CUMBERLASD-The Nashville
papers of the 18th inst says that the Cumberland river
then higher thsn bad been since lSi, and on the
18th II still rising The OrthOpotan' Of the 18th
says The river has risen 10 a great height The
lower parts OF our city are inundated In some places
we see but the roofs Of the houses above the water
Many families have been driven from their homes and
we learn that some Of them are in great distress"
CADETS OF TENPERAScE.-In our report las,
week OF tbe Anniversary OF the Temples Of Honor We
mentioned the organization, on that day Of band o.
youth Ia Brooklyn, under the above title We have
since learned that in Easton Pennsylvania there /:
sections numbering 1900 youth between the age
/ Of 10 and Is. We hail this movement one Of the
most cheering signs Of the times Let US but secur,
the youth of each generation and everything
Esprit Of the Age and Mirror OF the 10Th Century.
- The people Of Chester and Delaware Coun
ties pa have been voting on the question grsntn.
licenses for the sale Of liquor. Only few Township
in Chester County voted In favor OF granting licenses
In Delaware. the Towns sixteen against and four 70
H. The election Of municipal officers in the Borough
Westchester terminated in favor Of The Wings, by
vote Of about two TO
Il The Selectmen Of W est6eld at the late
town meeting held In that place instructed BY tn
town. strike from the jury list the OF all Od
Fsi0rs, rErpsellas and runIdriak1s. Lynn News,