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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-28
Things In Philadelphia.
Correspondence of The Tribune.
PrrLApELPHIA, Tuesda


PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday, Sept. %.
The first floor of house in Market below Ninth
ST. was entirely burnt out today az about o'clock 1t
was occupied by c. w. Appleton as drug store The
upper part which was used a dwelling escaped with
out material injury.
During the alarm, young man named James Dough
erty was run by Neptune Hose Company, and
severely injured He was taken TO the Hospital.
The case of the Commonwealth against those lndct-
I'd for the robbery OF the President of the Chester
County Bank. called up this morning in the Quar-.
ter Sessions before Judge KELLY, and was postponed
until Thursday The reputed rogues In this case belong
10 rich gang and will contest the course OF Justice
step by step
The market is sitter since the receipt Of the private
advices and holders OF Flour asking 5 80 for
standard shipping brands sale Of so bbls Western
was made At 5 37.. Rye Flour and Corn Meal with
out movement the former is steady at l2. and the
latter is worth 50 per Dbl. In Wheat there is not
much doing Prime red is held at lis cts. and some
1000 or 1000 bush fair Maryland sold at ll2 cts Corn
is in active demand and scarce; 1900 or 1000 bush
were picked up at 90 cts which s freely offered for
parcel. 10 arrive Oats-Souihen sold at % cts. Cot
ION is rather easier 10 buy to-day and $50 bales sold
at 6. cite II c,s for Upland, cash and time The
Provision market Is steady and firm. Mess Pork Is
held AZ Sl3 Bacon scsrce-Shoulders are worth
81 cts Hams 10 cts Lard sells as wanted At 4 a
% cts Sugars in moderate request. 500 ties Cuba
Brown brought At a At cts and 100 hhds NewOr-
esp. cts on time 100 hhds Mossses sold At . cts for
trinidad mos Lesd-Sses of 400pigs 81 4; cts, cash.
Whisky dull 81 q p cts for bbls.
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ruEL-sAvINo APPARATUS,

II GRIFFIN x cos PATENT HEAT GENERATOR.
90 hseo not % not%s s hss from . .,
by the best plans OF setting boilers, and tho same 10
lrle Of all kinds offumaces.
The subscribers Offer to tho notice OF manufacturers
method Of saving fuel, originally secured by patent Dec s.
1872 and since much improved that now patent was u
sued July 81, s47 II is applicable to steamboats, the
Western waters stationary engines To healing factories 10
naces TO stills to paPerms to The manufacture Of sugar at
the South &C. &c
Tho principle to which the above nams has been gwen
has been thoroughly tested by business Of tho highest
respectAbiy, who have realized SAVING Of from twenty
I've TO forty per cent and consists in, s peculiar con
struction Of the frochanber Of furnace, rendering tho
combustion almost perfect and burning nearly all tho gasse
and smoke thus generating maximum amount OF heal from
given quantity VI fue and 3D. An Arrangement OF the tues
and chimney, by which the heat 10 retained under the pan
boiler and only Temperature incapable Of boil
ing water An artificial dram substituted for the naiura,
and the necessity Of building high chmneys entirely oey.
methods II has been apped 10 furnaces for healing faco-
and for drying in Prnworx with great economy both OF
and OF fuel Boilers and furnaces now In can be a.
tered but slight expense delay. State, County
didua rights offered satisfactory and those
eresied invited 10 examine certificates, drawings and
models al the Office Of the projectors
Extract from report Of the Commnee Ars and Sciences
OF the American institute, Sept 80, lSf7.
Your Committee are Of opinion that this pan both heo
natural laws TO the economical combustion OF fle Of any
plan which has yet been exhibited % them By order Of the
Committee, (signedl JAS RENWlCK, Chairman,
References may be made 10 the following gentlemen, who
have II IN
ssml Morgan las water-st New-York, Logwood wohs
at YonIer,i Gamer Co s. Pine.s5 Print WORKS al Hsy.
Philadelphia, Pa; lngersol Mcdowell, Paper Mills
South Tyringham Mas Mesrs Johnson Kline and Others
q s sa sa.ns Bael ' Ysd
Grassy Point; John Advance Co. Poughkeeps.s; Dan
can Farrngton: Pleasant Valley D. w Les, Flour his
Dutese.. Co. Z. Pdni Works. D. oRiEfiS CO.
MA IL m3O lswThulap 1872 Broadway, Esw-York.
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FATAL AFFRAY.-We are informed by the
officers of the steamer Ohio Mail, that while the boat
was at q wood yard fifteen miles above Bloomington,
on the evening OF the 10th inst. difficulty arose be-
tween the mate Henry Nash and Littleton @. Ridden
deck hand, about carrying wood on board. Nash
finally in his Official capacity ordered Ridden to the
clerks Office receive MS money and then 70 go ashore
and while the latter in the act Of obeyng the last
command Nash caught up heavy bar OF iron and in
hicted mortal wound the eit side OF his head The
merciess instrument used sharpened 10 point al
both ends and struck the about inch above the
ear with one OF the points which passed through his
bat and penetrated the skull, ard so great was the
force Of the blow tina, piece Of the skull bone nearly
two inches in length taken entirely out and fell
some distance on the deck. Comfortable quarters and
medical aid were procured for the wounded man, bu.
the attending physicians expressed no hopes Of his re-
covery. The mate was Immediately taken in custody
by Capt Mcpherson and the other officers of the boat
and although he made several attempts TO escape they
brought him safe 10 Bloomington and delivered him
over to the proper authorities St Louis Repub 18th
FATAL RAILROAD AccIDEST.--As a loaded
gravel train passing the South Gardner depot on
the afternoon Of Sunday last an rsnan named Peter
Mulcahey aged IS years, In attempting TO leap upon
car fell under the train. and some i've cars passing
over bis leg. muta;ed them in q most shocking man.
ner He fingered until midnight when &c ex.
nired 'aess<,Rl ssus4L 18th.
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seledI Your oaedieuf seryant-.
JAMES LYNCH HENRY W. MERRITT
4. w BRADFORD, JEREMIAH IOTaKOp
CHAs. CHAMBERLAIS jos r TAYIOR
} Hon HsNEr CLar Lexington.
To which the following answer was received on
the 2Gth inst:
ASHLAND, sept 20. Is4s

the 10Th INST.
ASHLAND, sept. 20, ls4s.
GENTLEMEN: have received your official letter as
members Of the Executive Committee of the Demo
cratic Wing General Committee OF the City and County
of New-York and take pleasure in answering il.
Never, from the period OF the decision Of the Pha-
del phia Convention, against nay nomination candi-
date for the Presidency, have been willing am
now, TO have my associated with that office. ]
would not accept nomination il il rendered 10
me and il is my unaffected desire that farther use
should be made Of my name, In connection with that
Office. have seen, therefore, with regret movements
in various quarters having for their object to present
me a candidate to the American people; these
movements have been without any appreciation from
In the present complicated state Of the Presiden-
tia election they cannot in my opinion. be attended
with any public good and may tend TO the increase Of
the and 10 the evaporation of parties
While say this much, without reserve must never
theess add that feel profound gratitude to such of my
wsrm-hesrted and faithful friends continue TO in
duge the vain hope of placing in the office OF Chief
Magistrate of the United States and that neither
think II just polite TO semaze them faction
lists, by any other opprobrous epithet. Among
them | recognize names which have been very distn-
gushed for ability for devotion TO the Wing cause, and
for ardent patriotism.
You advert with entire truth to the zeal and fidelity,
with which the Delegation from New-io rk sought In
the Philadelphia Convention promote my nomination
as candidate for the Presidency. am most thankful
them and shall recollect their exertions with
profound gratitude.
With great respect am your friend and ob't servant,
To Messrs. James Lynch A. W Bradford Charles Chan erin
Henry W. Merritt, &C. &c
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-28

BREACH OF PRoMIsE.-During the session OF
Kent County Nd. Court last week Mrs. ssrsn lamp
Rinsgold for a breach OF promise OF marriage.
Political MOVEMENT ~ CLARION COUNTY
cbri.sn Myers and twelve other Democrats OF Clarion
County have published card in the Clarion RsSisf1
avowinr their determination TO abandon their od party
associations and give their support 10 tne OF
the Philsdephis Convention. PhiL Eve ouA <o'o
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Little Falls Rough and Ready Club.

Pursuant to a call signed by the Wing Electors
Of the Town Of Little Falls in favor of the Election of
rAYron and FILLMORE, meeting assembled at Alex
snasr Hall Sept % lsiS, and was organized by the
appointment of WILLIAM GIRvAN Chairman, and LEVI
W. GRAY Secretary. The object of the meeting having
een stated on motion the Chair appointed L. GREEN,
X WATERMAN c. SMITH. H. P. ALEXANDER and ID.
LAKE,, a Committee TO report plan of organization.
D. Lake Nelson Rust and Thomas Burch, were in like
manner appointed a Committee TO draft resolutions ex
prss.ive Of the sense of the meeting. POWERS l..
GHrrS Chairman of the Committee on organization,
reported plan of organization which was adopted
DrLos LAKE Chairman of the Committee on Resolu.
tons. reported the following, which were unanimously
adopted
Rssd That recognize in the late Philadelphia Con-
Fetuon body Of patriotic ana sound Wings regularly CAL
Cd together according to the usags OF the Wing party to
seei candidates the Offices OF President and
aeri Of the United States aud that II is our duty as Wings
yield al individual preferences and give the nominees OF
ec1 Convention a united and hearty support 49,,
heoted That believe Ger. TAYLOR 10 De tue W NIX
sod honest man. and that remarkable purity and sim
pcy of character his devotion and great services 10 MS
ing ercumsisnees ente him 10 the gratitude and esteem
ns counuymeu and That his elevation to the hrst once
he nation but just tribute TO his character, and ner-
R,cre6 That cordially concur In the Resolution OF
or, sy Shs WIKI Convention, as Oo%.
Received 1hs Gen ZAensu IArloA y ms mastery correspond
s6onsb the field OF battle has shown
tn-si 70 :. only distinguished mn! eneal ~. ma u
power. aud whose III, h.. gwen evidence OF a
hsolvsd That we recognize in mILLAsp FILLMORE
nan u eminent talents and profound stsesmsnshlp ana
mat hs long uied devotion TO the principles OF lne mn
parry ana hs the councils OF me nsuoo, onue
lin 10 The confidence and support OF the w mes 81 tne
tion and that hal his nomination to the Nee-rres
'sney with PRIDE and eradication. .-,-..... .,
ksored Thai cordially approve OF the nomination OF
hANL TON FISH OF New York, and GEORGE w. rAIIhk'
os u Cbsrtanqne TO the Offices OF Governor and Lieut
Governor Of the State OF NewYork and thai neI saens
soc personal worth ene them the confidence ana sup
pom Of the Wing party.
During the evening L. Parsons and d. Lake, Esqrs'
addressed the meeting, Ia very able and eloquent
manner. On motion the Chair appointed Committee
o. Five 10 recommend suitable persons for ofncers Of
ne Club. James Pertor, Chairman Of this COMMITTEE
'spofted the following persons for such othcers
Prestdent-THOMA5 BRIGGS.
Vies. Pr.idsni-MARrrN BErrISoER
sserdoyy-isRAKL J. CRAY.
The report was unanimously adopted
ks'or That the proceedings Of this meeting be publish
NE H~ki,asy Journal the Albany Ereniag Journal and
~ Nee York Tribune
IN motion, the meeting adjourned
THO5. BRIGGS, President
u. GAAY, Secretary.
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The Friends of Clay In Albany.

TO the Edit0rs % me ErtHing journal
GENTLEMEN The undersigned, it ia well known,
have taken somewhat prominent stand against Gen.
Taylor, both before his nomination aud since-agenst
his nomination because we preferred Henry Clay TO
all others and against his election because from the
various letters emanatDg from him could not disco
YER (although he stated himself to be Wing that
he sufficiently identified with Wing principles to
give him our support This we freely expressed 10
friends with whom converted the subject at the
time stating that under no circumstances would
we vote for either of his then opponents. This was
position up to the time Mr. Clay was brought for
ward by friends ia New York IL Is due 20 truth
and to ourselves TO declare that we entered into the
spirit of that movement with zeal and should. under
all circumstances. have continued TO do so but for Mr.
Clays letter refusing the of his name IN connection
with any nomination for the Presidency. We entered
into this movement for factous purposes nor will
consent by action OF ours, TO compromise Mr..
Claws honor in the slightest degree which consider
we should do by farther of his name. His name
and fame are both too dear 10 US for that And Gen
Taylor by his recent letter having explained the cir
cumstsnces under which his previous letters were writ
ten. and being convinced OF his attachment 10 wing
principles from the document, feel constrained
10 give 10 the Philadelphia nominations cordial sup
port and commend our Wing friends who nave lett ana
acted with u.s. to do likewise. AibaHy sept u, ISIS.
LEVI CHAPMAN, THOMAS hfRKPArRick,
AMOS ADAMS, JAMES NJ WHEIPLEi,
lanes WELDON JoHS h. EyERTsEN,
l. L. JUDsoN, EDWARD T. bLAKEMAN
/ T. WINANTs MICHAEL ARTCHER,
H. BELKNAP, CHAuNcEY DEXTER
j. b. WILSON, STEPHEN w. WHITNEY
WIN. G.. WEED, PHILIP FREDENRIcH
DAVID CALENDER WM. ii. FIERCE.
WM. McBRIDE,
ALBANY Sept. 25 lsi-
FRIEND WEED NV name having appeared as one of
the Secretaries of the Clay meeting recently held In
this city, Mr. r. Hilson and other friends who know
that in favor of Gen Taylor, call on me 10 say so
publicly and therefore cheeriuily comply win their
request.
though an admirer of Mr. Clay. do not think it con
sstent to vote for him against Wing candidate who is
equally honest and patriotic did not attend the Clay
meeting nor authorize the use made Of my name.
Yours &c DAVID WILTSIE.
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THE EXPLOSION on TIE LAKEs.-The Bggal

THE EXPLOSION on TIE LAKEs.-The Buffalo
Commercial Advertiser of Saturday publishes the follow
ing elesraphic dispatch from Detroit in relation to the
loss of the Goliath
I'VE have rumors brough down from Msckinsc tina,
the propeller Goliath loaded with provisions hay.
powder, &c for the Saut took hre IN sagna" pay ano
Vas blown 10 pieces Masters of vessels give this re-
Dor, who heard the explosion The steamer Globe last
night from above, gives the same telegrapnie ais
patch from Chicago yesterday, at p NJ says the sui
lana and Louisiana arrived bringing the same news
which thew got at Msckinsc The Goliath was loaded
AZ Cleveland and this city.
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WINTER Is CoxIsG.-The Corporation of this
city have made the drst 70 meet Winter with a
good fire. they have directed the Street Commission
err to advertise for estimates for the supply Of Goals
and a. the ensuing months are likely TO be foggy they
intend to present the Waterman in the cupos Of the
City Hall with spy glass. so tina; from bis cold berth
he will have the comfort OF drawing hres that may occur
nearer to him. and Judging of the exact spot Of their
location.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-28

AFArAL LEAP.-A young man by the name oil
Mum jumped ever the bank of the Genesee river at
Mount Morris on Sunday morning, and was instantly
hcb he leaned is about 200 feet high The young man
had been slightly insane for two or three years and for
severs veefs past had been noticed 10 be worse than
usual but no one spprehended so rash an act Ayopns
and throw himself over before any could reach him
10 preyentit. His friends reside IN Clyde.
Rochester American, Tih
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Conversational Nominations.

Decentralization JONI FREEDLEY has
nominated for reelection to Congress by the Wings
Of the vth montgomery and Chester District The
C.s men OF Montgomery have nominated Jacob Fry
hose of Delaware A. E McKeever They will doubtless
tsrmonize.
McHoAN-lst Dist. GEO. c. BATES of Detroit Wing.
lid Dist, GEO H. HAzLEroN of Lapeer, do.
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GRrA1 FrRg IN AKRON. OHIo-The Clereland

Plaindealsr has the following telegrsphic dispatch
AKsoS Sept %, - MA fire broke on, at Il ocock
this morning one or north OF Perkins block
ON Howard ST. and consumed al between that block ana
sumner Days store, including buildings occupied by
n s Abbey, dealer in jswelry; o. Beckwork, ssdder
= G Hurd dry goods store J. NJ Cutler, shoe store
c. Leonard. grocer; Ireden wheststone, dry goods
store mostly saved in damaged state. Sumner Day
g. N Abbey & Co, A. Hubbard & Co, h X: SPelman
~ p ID Hall & Co sustained about $1,000 damage
each by removal of goods all insured to nearly full
amount except Cutler, who will lose about $1,000
Total loss estimated at about $4,000
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Correspondence between the Executive CONF
mittee md Henry Clay.
The following correspondence is handed 70 u
/ for publication BY the Committee thereln named.

Inc following correspondence IS handed 70 rs
Tor publication BY the Committee therein named:
NEw-Y0EK Sept 70. 1888
DEAR SIR: The undersigned member Of s. Erecytj,@
Committee OF The Democratic Wing General Commune Of
the City and County Of NewYork, have been specially 'e
pud by That BODY 70 address YOU 10 their behalf Oh the
subject of The which hiss siey been made Of your
IN tots Ciiy and several Of the cogne- u ti- state
candidate 10 be supported ~ tie ensuing. Presidential eec
ton.
You mu- be aware that up 10 the tue ofihe Convention
ephis. the body OF the Wing party In this
State Of opuon that the Interests Of that party would
be best support.d their prncp IS most successfully
tanned public good tho CHEST degree promoted
by your nomination q candidate for and yOur election
the Office Of President Of the tniied States their delegates
that Convention faithfully e1eried themselves 10 produce
that but without success and the guine expecs
lions OF Whg citizens the nomination for Pres
dent dsappoined nevertheless have every reason
TO be eve that they vii give TO The candidate selected fair
and honorable support.
small portion Of Ihem however have deemed It expe-
dieLt to dissent and TO place you 80 nomination
without your consent appreciation. relying the devo
ed attachment OF many Of your fnends and h1eneed by
Judgment are now engaged In measures produce
cert Of action throughout Ibis State frame electoral
ncke, winch would suppon you for President and MAsrd
Fillmore for Nice-President
We discover that this course can possibly be a.
tended with ary sd gantage the Wing party, nor can
believe that can be agreeable or satisfactory you
adopted whereby the success Of the Wing party IN this state
can be ieopardized
II yolr dissent 10 that measure--wht We understand
nat subecsbOuld be made known 10 your friends we be
leve that would efeciualy check the Efforts which are
making 10 distract the Wing Party by such irregular nom-
naoni but We have believe neither the pu-
tic al large nor even the called upon 10 support
such nomination. are permitted 10 know what you have
written upon he occasion referred 10.
Under The influence Of IN considerations and OF these
sentiments, IN which we confident you agree with US
most cordially That the peace, prosperity and Happiness: OF
ne United States depend materially the prevalence of
Wing principles aud the success Of the Wig party beg
leave most respectfully 10 ask of you
your view. on the ,ubect the publication Of which,
6eheVe, wll tend to produce union and harmony this
State, and thereby insure triumphant
Nth undmnshed confidence your patriotism h-s-,
esteem for personally.
We hsVe the houor ~ be- most respectfully
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Whig Nominations.
Togo Co.-Assembly; EZRA s. SWEET, Owego
Treasurer: CHARLES PLAT, do.

GIDDINGss DIsTRICT.-Since Taylor man has
taken the field in opposition to Mr.. Giddngs, the Hun
ken have become so encouraged that they have con
eluded to run a candidate also Hon Reuben Wood Of
Cleveland OF noise and confusion" memory. Mr.. G.
"the regularly nominated Wing candidate, will beat
both bis opponents Before Judge Woods nomination.
the Hunkers appeared willing to support the boiling
Wig candidate in preference to Mr.. Gddings.
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By the arrival of the schr. Mary Emeline Capt.
Bonney, at this port yesterday we are In receipt OF
Kingston Jam papers to the 9th inst about ten days
later than previous advices.
The papers make mention OF farther outrsges by
the negroes and il may be presumed that the recent
snti,ax movement has passed of quietly His Excel
ency the Governor of the Island, has met with very
severe accident in having been thrown from mule on
which he riding Hghgate his country residence
His Excelency remained insensible for nearly two
hours after he had been taken up and at the latest
counts he remained where the accident happened I'M
able 10 be removed
Santa Anna intends making lengthy soIourn In the
island He Is receiving much attention from the
wealthy families
The Journal OF the 9th, says;
By H. NJ. steamer Vixen, which arrived yesterday
from au-Prince. we learn that the state Of things
in Hayii has subsidized down d degree of quietness
which must be received with feelings Of satisfaction by
every friend Of that distracted and unfortunate coun.
try On Friday last four coored persons having been
condemned to death, they taken from prison on
that day. 10 be sent 70 Lascsholes 10 be shot The
cries Of the females ghout the town were great
but having supported their conviction OF the innocence
Of the condemned about two o'clock the place pre-
seated scene Of gayety having been ascertaned that
the President had repreved the prisoners and dispatch
ed messengers 70 have them brought back.
The multitude consisting principally offernaes, went
as far az Drouge," tour miles from the town. 10
greet the prisoners their fortunate escape from as
sassnaton In the evening they entered PortauPrtnce
amid the EXPLANATIONS OF the people OF the town. cries
of yive lie President soulouque :" being heard on al
sides The town illuminated on the occasion, and
on the following morning Saturday last great mum.
Der of females formed eorteSe to the prison, and
thence repaired 70 the Government House 10 return
their thanks 20 the President for els mercul consider
sron to the prisoners. Baltimore American 2oin-
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NEW FIRE LIMITS This district will be
bounded by the East River, Joraiomon, Fulton snd
Washington sta and will embrace the two burnt dis
ricts As however the ordinance to this effect cannot
be legally put into operation for months, there is
plenty Of time 10 up shantes the site Of the ruins
instead of substantial buildings. II they will not well
keep out the cold in Winter they will probably furnish
combustibles for another FIRE.
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y. HoRATIo BALLARD of Cortland is the can
adse for Congress of the Free Soil Democracy in the
XVIII District comprising Cayugs and Cortland Cos
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BROOKLYN AFFAIRS.

IMPRovEMENTs.-S Several elegant buildings,
with handsome stone frons, now nearly completed
in Henryst and place They are intended to
be used as dwelling houses by Of our wealthy cit
liens The apartments spacious and promise plenty
of room for a good house warming. Workmen are
bu.iy engaged in constructing sewer In Navy-st
which intended to be continuation of the one made
las, year to Wallabout Bay. 1t was much needed