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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-28
Moxsmcnts Of Returned Army Officers,

General Shields was elegantly entertained at Charles
ton on the 2ist Deo public dinner was given in his
were the Governor Of the State Adt Gen Cantey Col
Manning Lieut. Clark and several other per,ons Of dis
tinction.
Msjor Gen Qutmsn expected to arrive In Charles.
ton the 22d Dec. The Mercury of that date says
Governor Johnson having received information that
day, Adjutant General Cantey aud aidde-csmps Coils
Brce and Rice, and deputaton from the City Coun-
Gil will be despatched in an extra car to meet him and
his family at Summervle General Cantey will invite
General Quitmsn to the Governors quarters, as the
guest the State and the arrival Of the the
railroad depot an appropriate military escort under the
command OF Brig Gen Crukshank will be prepared to
conduct him to the Governors quarters The General
will be received by his Exceency In person. and in
cordance with tho resolutions Of the Legislature greeted
the guest of the State lie will then be introduced to
his Honor the Mayor, who will tender him the hospita.
Capt Cassus NJ. Clay was welcomed at Lexington,
KY on the l4th Dec which the occasion made holt
day. The firing Of cannon commenced at early dawn,
although Capt. G. did not arrive till o'clock T. NJ
Minute guns we're dred he entered the city After
reaching the principal street. Capt Jouet In behalf Of
the military, Welcomed him home in eloquent ad-
dress, to which Capt Clay In appropriate terms,
pended The usual ceremonies OF complimentary pub.
lie reception observed, and Mr. Clay escorted
to his house supper and very nice little illumna-
tion events of the evening.
Gel Garland arrived, with his family In the northern
yesterday and escorted by Messrs Floyd and
Hart Of the Committee Of the House of Delegates to bis
lodgings at the Powhatau House. He is fne-looking
man though he bears the marks Of hard but glorious
service In Mexico He will be formally received by the
House of Delegates on Tuesday next.-Richinond En-
qiirer, Dec. "a
Lieut. Edward johnson, of Chesterhed, Va, arrived
at Richmond on the evening OF the s0th Dec
Lieut. Secrest, Of the Lancaster Co, Palmetto Regi
ment, arrived at Columbus, y. q direct from Mexico
Mr. B. Coussrt of the same company, arrived at the
same time.
Capt James Miller, just returned from Mexico, was
Handsomely received 1T Mauch Chunk, Pa, on Friday
last by the town councils and citizens of that place
civic and military procession was formed aud escorted
him into the town, where public dinner provided
Capt Miller led, after Major Twiggs' death, the storm
ing party that took Chaputepcc aud In stormng bat
terry received severe wound in bis right by
ket ball He did not leave the field, but retained the
command not only during the capture of the cste but
In the charges upon the batteries of the Garta de Been
where he and bis brave associates the I'd Regiment OF
rspnsyysnis Volunteers among the nrst 10 enter
ths gates Of the city and to psse the star spsngsa ban
ney on 10 waiIs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-28

The PLAISFIELp BANK REvvED.-Wc have
received from the agent of the Elizabethtown
Bank, of New Jersey, the report of the legisla-
ture of that State, on the Planfield Bank in spe-
cial, and Jersey banking in general. We have
also received the indictment against the officers
Of the Plainfield Bank, and the requisition on the
Governor of New York for their persons. We
have further received from Messrs. nj. Beach
and Sons, of this city, their statement and ex-
PLANTATION of these matters so lar as they are con-
cerned.
We understand that we are requested by all
these parties to publish their several statements.
We have no wish to bring out of the grave, and
into the light of day, these unpleasant subjects.
1t is like unearthiug a man who died of cholera,
after weeks burial it smells rank to heaven
but if it be necessary to philosopher on New
Jersey finance, VIC shall do so with pleasure.
Shall we
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-28

ANOTHER New JERSEY BANK GoNE.-The New
Hope and Delaware Bridge Bank has gone by
the board. A large amount, probably 100000,
is in circulation. The rogues have made pretty
haul this time, upon the poor mechanics. Here
after, beware of the Jersey banks--touch not,
taste not, handle not.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-28
Markets..

New ORLEANS, Dec. 20.-Cotton-600O bales sold at
former rates Sales Of molasses at 1874 lsk Flour
Sales Of Ohio at S. 40 to s. So and Of Illinois at So
Frejght-Ashp taken up for Liverpool with cotton
Exchange on New York at so days IN and
CINCINNATI, Dec 27.-The steamers news was duly
received by telegraph, and had a tendency to check
operations In breadsu merchants prefsrring to wait
for documents by mail Sales OF only 200 to 800 bbls.
Of -four made at IS, for home Hogs-sales OF
1000 head we're made at 50 so a 50 62k. New hams
were selling at 81 a6 Corn-salss Of 1000 bushes
trsnspired Whskey was steady at 1910 for rectihed.
The river was slowly falling, and weather cold.
BALTIMORE, Dec 27.-Four-The Hbernia's news
had the effect Of unssttpg the market Howard street
was held at So 25 50 SIX, but only small sales were
made to the trade for home Whea-sales of about
1000 bushels made, including Maryland reds, at
ST IS. and white do, at 81 AZ Corn-The market was
unsettled by the news and prices had downward ten
dency. Provisions were dull, and prices nomnay the
same. Whisksy-We continue to quote at csc 29Xo
Weather cold and clear.
BUFFALO, December 27.-Ths receipt of the steamers
news by telegraph has unsettled the market Merchants
are waiting the receipt of private letters before opera
ing Flour was offered at 50 but there were no buy
The stock Of wheat and corn was light and prices
remained unchanged Holders asked the same prices as
those current last week The weather continues yery
cold, but clear and brscipg
Bosror, Dec. 27.-Flour-Ths steamers news unset
tied the market, and sales could not be effected at
prices current last week Sales of bbs were made in
Guiding Gensee and other good western brands So 3
Corn-saes Of 1000 bushels were made including west
ern Mixed at rs cents and yellow do at 81 cents
which was round Rye was In good demand, and sales
OF 800 500 bushels were made at 81. OatsSsles Of
were inactive and quotations nominal Freights-Rates
wsre quiet and nominsny the same.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-28

MYSTERIOUS DEATH.-SUpPosED HOMICIDE. -
We were iniormtd yesterday OF the death OF
mustto man named John Giles, under circumstances
which led to the belief that he to his death by vio
lence. The scene OF the occurrence in Aleylaud
street, better know Sssafra alley running north from
Race street. between Fifth and Sixth which is che Of
those byways where the colored population copgegate
In large numbers in miserable novels The unfortunate
man has been employed as waiter In the Maoson
House, corner Of Eleventh aud Market streets and on
Saturday night went into house 80 Maryland street. ar d
was seen by persons living the first foor to go up
stairs into the third story attic After he had Deen
there short time scue hoard and then colorsd
woman named Julia Ashmesd was hesrd to order MIN
out colorod man namnd Joseph Webb then came
out Of the third story back aud asking the caueeo
the noise ordered Giles to down stairs az quick as
possible. Giles replied that he wps going, and then
rose heard Of some falling down stairs, caus-
Ing those the second floor rush the hall where
they found Giles lying at the foot of the stairs having
fallen down fight from the third story to the sooond
lie did not live more than minute two after bcing
found, and died without utteripg word. Whetnef 10
was thrown down. accidentally fell ooud NOT DC GUT
REQ sscertained lie evidently fell with great ,oof
for his neck found to he broken. Alderman DIs1e
sent for and arriving arrested Joseph anu
his daughter Catharne; sunst ty conshpie .ooI
arrested Julia Ashmtad and these three were ooil y
ted by the ms gstrate for further hesriny-Fh"d'S
Phtd News 21th Dec.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-28

EDUCATION IN THIS CITY.-We have received
several communications relative to the Board of
Education of this city, commenting on the policy
of that body, and giving some views on the sys-
TEN adopted in the education of the youth of
New York. They are extremely interesting
full of important details, that will induce us to
review the subject at length at proper time. AT
present we have only time to say, that we have
every reason to believe there is a great waste Of
the public moneys, by certain movements made
in the Board Of Education in regard to the con-
struction of schools, and the arrangement of
school-houses. The Board of Education have
control over two or three hundred thousand dol
lars yearly, devoted to the purpose of educating
the youth of this city This amount is ex-
pended in constructing school-houses, and
in paying the salaries of school-masters.
The latter part may be well expended; but
we fear very much, that in many iustan-
ces, money has been expended, to say the
least, with great want of judgment, in regard to
school houses We hear a certain school house
now in progress of erection near Lexington
avenue, which is an instance fthe bad application
of the public moneys. We have also understood
that the number of schools has been unnecessary
ly increased and divided, in order to furnish en-
poyment to the favorites of particular members
of the board, in the form of school-masters. We
shall investigate the subject, and do full justice
to all concerned; for we deem the Board Edu-
cation one of the most important bodies in this
city, having charge of the education of the rising
generation, and its duties and responsibilities
far greater than even that of the Corporation.
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B. Grooms of Clark Co. Ohio, has raised a bullock
which 10 supposed to BE- the largest in the world lie
now Ave years old FOIL. blooded Durham, q hands
inch high Ills weight the best Judges egrpel would Be
over three thousand pounds Eross Cincinnsu bateb
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Indictment OF Miller for Forgery.

Bosror, Dec 27-Evening.
George Miller held to bail TO- day in $l6 600 which
he obtained The Grand Jury found six counts against
him for forgery Of three notes Of 500 each Bel
KNAPP which he held or passed.
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wife Of lanes p Van Derwarker, of Notthumtersnds
committed suicide by cutting her throat with iazor
Sac had beYn married about three weeks sl9 wss 80
reformed Dutch rhureb, safoisss StniiHth
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-28

The Departure OF tho HibornIa for New York
The Packet Ship Louis Philippe, &c.
BosroN, Dec. 81, ls47.
The steamship Hiberna, Capt Ryrie, left here at .
O'Clock this afternoon. Harvey Smith, New York pilot,
goes in her.
The tow boat r.. B. Forbes Capt Morris left here last
night for Edgartown, to tow the packet ship Louis
Philippe to New York. Mr.. skidmore, Hurlgate pilot,
went in her.
Thermometer here this morning stood at zsro-at
lem, at SUNRISE six degrees below.
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NEW YORK HERALD.
Northwest Corner Of FULTON and Nassau SITS.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT,
PROPRIETOR.

DAILY HERHLD-Epey dov (Sundav inel.ded
Pyfcs cents cOpv-S7 IS per dnnum-n the United
WEEKLY HER-fLD-Eperv SdtIrdsv-Prfce Ga
copv-Ss tax per annppg-tH the United STATES
EsropeGn subscribers bv Tteamshp s. per ann inetti-
ding fhe postage
HERALD FOR EUROPs-Ersrv Steam PaeIet Day
Price Ga So per including post.
age 50 % srcLsipe 0(posfHge Subscriptions and ad
psrtissments oiH be received BY Hessrs GGgnani rue
piplenae. Paris r .5sm0nds 10 C0rnhfH, and John
kfiIer. bookseller. Henrietta street London
AOVERTISE uENTSa az reasonable prices; 10 be tort
ten plain iegibis The proprietor not
slhls for eyTsrs in manuseTlpt.
PRINTING Of III kind, ereciit.d bea,ttihiv and uih
dsspateh. aH orders at the Publication Office Of
Fulton aud Nassau streets.
ILL LETTERS 6v mail fe- rus feripions. OF cith
to be post paid hs tcH be de-
dueted ffom the money renifted
VOLUNTARY CORRESPONDENCE. eentainirx
txapsrant solicited quarter Of the World
and II used w,H aIuDavs be tiSerally pad for.
NO N0TFCE oGn De taken Of a-onymot.s eonmisneS
lions Whatever intended fn,ertfoI must DC anthe
Gated ob the aud address of The 'rf nor neessa
rilp for qualifications. but gua'dmHJ ms good Jatm
W. cunnaf ,Id,yrak, 10 reft seted atoms.
I'LL PAYMENTS 10 be made an Gfosnee
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shluulnp InteyIIcepce.

ShhppIHR Iht6IIIg6NCes
New ORLgANs Dec 2ooArr steamship Globe, and ship Cot
York; Cordova, Philadelphia bark Pioneer do
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OCEAN STEAM NAvIaATtoN.-We learn by tele-
graph, that the steamship Hibernia, Capt. Ryrie,
left Boston yesterday afternoon, at two O'Clock,
for New York. She will probably arrive here
early to morrow morning, and immediately take
in her coal and cargo, IN order to leave for
Halifax and Liverpool on Saturday next.
This steamer will be the pioneer of the Gu
nard steamers to run between Liverpool and
New Ysrk, to touch at Halifax, until some pos
tai arrangement is made between the United
States and Great Britain. The arrival of the
Hibernia, at this port, is only the beginning of
the revolution that is going on in ocean steam
navigation; which will ultimately result in
drawing all the steamers to this port Our geo.
graphical position, our immense commercial
advantages, and the tendency of travel to this
city, point to the result.
Our merchants ought to welcome Capt. Ryrie
to New York. Why not give him public din
ner on Friday next
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military Movements.

WAsHINoToN, Dec. 81, l847.
Generals Quitman and Shields arrived this evening
both looking well. They stop at Fuller's.
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

BowERY THEATRE, B2wery Comedy Of Monty
THI BRIoANp-FaTee Of MY FELLOW CLERK.
CHATH AM THEATRE Chatham street.-Equestrian
Drama OF the BRIDE ABYoos-FNce OF STATE SEcRETs.
PALvos OPERA HOUSE. Chamber, str.et-Grand
ballet Of La Is 1T LIEf-Balet Of
LIZ. PoEs pu Due DIX VENDoMr.
CIRCUS. BOWERY AMPHITHEATRE, Bowery-
FouErRAN and various other performance by SANDS LENT
Co troupe, and.ths RKorLAR AMrHirHEArRE COMPANY.
MECHANICS HALL Broadway, near Broome-ErHIo-
Plan SINGING, DANCING, &C.
BROADWAY QDEON Broadway-ETHIoPIAN HAIR
MoNIsrs. GRrcIAR EIRncBrs TABLEAux WANTS.
TABERNACLE. r7sdway-SrKyERMARKucHR MI.
sicAL CoMPAEYs FIRST CONCERT.
PANORAMA HALL, Broadway. near Houtton-PAN
yAkp's PANORAMA THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
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NAvAL--U. s. sloop of war Marion, arrived
at Gibraltar, 9TH ult from Cadiz, and sailed 9th
for Barcelona
U. 8. frigate Brandywinc. from the United
states los l,lV lanero, Yves spoken Oct ~, laii'
t3de y n, lengitads n W
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INTELLIGENCE BYrElEeRApH
THIRTIETH CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.

Senate.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81, l647.
The Senate met at 10 o'clock, noon.
DEATH THE HON. JOHN FAIRFIELD.
Senator BRADBURY, Of Maine announced the death of
his colleague Mr. Fairfield stating that he in good
health at the last meeting Of the Senate Thursday
On Friday morning he received the visits of friends
with accustomed ohserfulness and at noon submitted
to surgical operation for inHrmy of the knee. His
physical strength however, insufficient to sustain
the agony which the operation produced and he died at
20 minutes before O'Clock the same evening
Mr. NILES followed with eloquent eulogy upon the
character and public services Of the deceased oonoud
Ing with the usual resolutions Of respect SC which were
unanimously adopted after agreeing upon the hour
~ to for the purpose OF uniting with the Heuse
In the performance Of the funeral ceremonies the Senate
adjourned.
The VIcE President appointed Messrs. Niles Der.
risn, Crittsnden, Breese, Dixand Greene committee
to make the necessary arrangements for the funeral
House OF Representatives.
The House met pursuant to adjournment, whom the
journal was read and approved.
cLrRAs FOR PENSION OFFICE.
Mr. JONES, of Tennessee, introduced resolution Of
inquiry to the expedienoy Of suthorisng the tempo
rary employment of additional clerks in the pension
oface The preamble slater that some nine thousand
applications for bounty lands and land SCRIP under the
act Of last session, file in the pension oace
not examined and the number is daily incressiug Be-
sides these there large numbers partially examined
and suspended; and without additional assistance there
must be great delay in adjusting these claims and
nifsst injustice done to claimants.
debate ensusd, in which Messrs. Jones' Brodhead
Houston of Ala, Gogein Stanton, White, Sohcnck,
Toomhs Sawyer and Smith, of Illinois, participated.
DEATH OF HON. JOHN FAIRFIELD.
During the debate several amendments modi6oa-
tions suggested, but before any action had
thereon, message was received from the Senate,
nouucng the death Of the Hon. John Fairfield.
The eulogy was pronounced by Mr.. Hammons, who
offered the usual resolutions which passed unanimously
The House then adjourned to attend the funeral to
morrow ct noon.
From the South.
PETERsBUR0H, Dec. 81, ls47.
By the Pony Express, this morning, We have dates
from New Orleans to the goth. No news.
Generals Quitman and Shields arrived lat night at
Petersburg, on their way to Washington They leave
this morning They had supper given to them last
night at Jarretts Hotel Unusual enthusiasm prevailed
toast auk Gc
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OF the above the atlas is the Oldest and the
greatest and is generally very respectfully con-
Quoted The others are known to our readers.
The Sunday press is great and important fea-
ture in journalism in New York. These papers
generally contain all the current gossip relating
to the theatres, and whatever of domestic in
terest is circulating round the town-such as an
ecdotes, police reports, fire companies, &c., &C.,
including every thing of local interest They
bestow little attention on political news and
politics. Their great attraction is gossip, and
amusement of all kinds, relating chiefly to the
thoaires, as well rs to buildings, pies, pans, and
PENNIES,
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The POLICE. The deep interest which the ci-
tzens OF New York have taken in the police
department and the details of its management,
induces us to return to the subject, and explain
the wants of the public, in order that proper
amendment may be made, either at the pre-
sent or on some future day.
We give to day, among otherintellgencc under
the police head, some curious facts explaining
the rise and progress Of the old stoolpigeon sys-
tenn, which rose to such an extent in the time of
the famous Bill Wiley, that unfortunate man
who fell victim at last to his own system. We
have collected materials from the police books,
which place the system of paying the police, over
and above their wages, in very bad light, as
well as the authorities of the city by whom these
things were sanctioned. We charge, however, no
Individual or system for errors which the law
authorized to be committed. In day or two
we purpose to publish extended lists of the re-
wards paid to policemen for their services. 1t
will hardly be credited by the people of this
community, that while they pay half a million
for the police, there is petty, paltry system
practiced, oflevying tribute on those who have
been plundered or injured by rascals who ought
to be punished, instead of being paid.
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SUNDAY NEwsrAPERs.-The following, we be-
leve, is a correct statement OF the circulation o.
the Sunday ne wspapers in this city:-
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An UNITED STATES SENATOR 70 Re SENT TO THE
PENIrsNr1ARY. MIR. ReemeIin, OF the Ohio Sc
nate, presented a petition on the 22d inst. from
eighty zone citizens of Rchand county, of both
political parties asking the General Assembly
to invite Thomas Corwin to resign his seat, and
TO confae the said Corwin in the Ohio Penlten
tary until the close OF the war.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-01-13
p|..otetrp.
HOPE ON.

ttlT u = a b .
.,,t..s ~. ~ THEODORE A. GOULD.
HoHc on! how of the darkest night
Precedes tho farest day! .5.sFs
q. guard my soul from sorrows blight q.
Clouds, may obscure the day.god's light, '
When they have passed away. ia
Hope on!though disappointmen's wings 1'%
Above thy path shall soar; ..,=.
Though slander drive her ranking stings,
Though malice all her venom brings. MI
Though fostering darts detrac,ion flings, ~
Still must the storm pass DER. ss.a,
If slavoto proverty thou art,
Bear bravcly with thy lot; VI" ~
Though keen her calling chains may smart, y,
Strive stillto rond their links ap1rt, n
Hope on! for tho desparing heart
God surely lovoth not. f.
Ilspes On Hope on !! though drear and dark
Thy future may appear; i
Tho sailor in his stormstost bark,
Still guides the helm and hopes to mark,
Amid tho gloom somc beacon spark.
His dangerous way to cheer. r~
Though wealth takes wings. or friends forsakc,
Be not by grief opprest;
Stern wintcr binds with ice the lako, -
But genial spring its bands shall break !;
Nope on! frmer purpose take,
And leave to God The rest. III.