davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
City Inselffucn~e /.

toRE o. IHr PRACTICE % DHivtrc Ofr~ TRraJsH
rHE Ciry-M Many accidents have occurred o. late in
cOnss1uencs OF the practice Of driving through
the city Wednesday one ofthe street swespers
knocked doup by Of these snimsls at the corner
Of Gree ~ich and Warren streets lie received a
we're wound in the head snd vas othervte injured.
WANr o. LIcHr.-The Common COuncil appear 30
love the darkness rather than the light ia more
senses than The oil lamps asd ras lamps In
several localities are permitted 20 be extinct Ia the
darkest nights and altogether there Is very little
teption paid 90 the lighting Of the city; though,
heaven knows there Is enough Of taxation 20 light up
every street Ike the brighte.t moonlsht There sre
asssssinsted without being able TO recognize the fes
tures Of the assassin even though be should hare In
tlmatsly knoNn him before.
TIag 1HEouoH C,Eflrssysss.--At hsltpast four
o'clock yesterday morning tire IVES discovered by on
Ger Atherton ofthe ward in the house No s.
Bls.chtr street corner Of Mercer IL was caused By
lamp that had been caIsessly left burning too
the ceiling II wac Just discovered In time TO save the
building. aud few pals Of water suAiccd 20 luen,h
the fsmes.
liar ~ A Straw Saw Mul On Wednesday afternoon
At O'Clock FIRE broke out In the steam mill A.
the foot Of Grand street 10 orgnatedin the furnace
ana seemed 20 threaten the destruction Of the eoncern
bot By the exsrions OF The police OF the ssrd AMI the
Gren6r, the flames we're subdued before extensive In
jury cas- done.
Ter RrN,,~, or C,rrstv T.co.pr's BoiLoo~.--The
rem aims Of Captain Taegsrts balloon brought TO
this city yesterday by Ncrtons express. Tae balloon
e aluost entirely destroyed aud the car aud maehirs
~ sis much damaged
Nrw CHrncH ~ BRooSLYr The new Dutch Re.
formed Church intended for the Rev. George Bethune
u
between Henry street aud Monroe Place II will be
handsome echee and will cost some $4,000, vAsn
ccmpleted
pe,rp nv DnowNsss Coroner Ger held az iua uest
"wednesday, at the Fourth ward Station House on the
body Of supposed to be By name. Captain ames
Edtr lie found floating In the river at the foot
Of Roosevelt street The deceased appears to be about
40 Jtars Of age On searching his pockets, several
letters found addressed TO Captain james Elder
one dated Oct 1850. from his wife Who resides in
Lowell; and another from his nephew william white.
residing IN Baltimore by which iron the tenor Of the
letter spvesrs that the deceased of rather In.
temperate habits which has possibly been the
OF his untimtly death. The Jury rendered verdict
that the deceased came to nj. death by drowning
ANo1urR The Coroner ukerise held an Inc sest, at
the foot ~ Liberty ttrett the body o. nan Sup.
possd 20 he named Mcconnell. who vas found dsstns
IN the river lie Ia shout SO years ~ pye and IN his
pocf 81 cas- POUNDS psrer With the name ~ feCoabe
Ner3ict-dssth by drowning
sorrnw,ps E-e,,s Cou,,~y No a. -rhs magnia-
cent and powsrfu CINE OF Fire Company no - ms
Gene frcm the painters With splsndtd ecst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08

NJ. E5ross-I perceive. By yesterdays H,rsif.
that ths lease Of ths Brooklyn ferries expires on thu
nrst Of May neat hope tor the cause Of hamanity.
that befcrea lease Is granted there viii b. little
less spathy evincet With regard 20 the loss OF us@
annually occurring IN crossing these ferries aud the
ss these lsu enable accidents might Be avoided
AZ the eSFsrse cfs very tsv dtlsrs anI the ioss
risht sinlalness tie way shey are nov managed. ss
each boat leaves there several people ladies' To-
Cluded, rushiog Gown after she Ia. scsusy left n.
bfijge. atemptins TO lamp board Nov tss
renedy Ties In the adoption eta Gliding gate At tbs
edet q the bridge 40 arranged that coatd Jump
after tn boat Il the lsst bell soauied ~ start
ing Dor ashors until ehe property fastened. "a
lsndiDg ltthis or some equsy effective rlan be noe
enforced. easM consii-r every festh cause here
after By such S1k-d carri~s nsss positive MA
sisGghtst api % shogi ssh tn a. tn siiuixs u.
Ukisthss.
~. I.aa, Svgsc0 % ISSs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
Our Phiiadciphia correspondence.

PHTLADEIrRIA, Noy :, 1850.
d'Sauk rPon Negro--HehIray Robbery Pick
pocket Caught, SC.
A colorej man, named Anderson, was this after
noon struck by Elijah IIuts, with billet OF wood
and will probably die from concession Of the
brain.
Morris Fitzgerald, cbaise driver, was stopped
and robbed last evening, ~ he was comcg over
the Market street bridge, from West Philadelphia.
lie was sssBil,d Nv four uen, who hauled him
from his scat, and then riiled his pockets Of the
trhe they contained
A pictpocket was detected last night with his
hs nd in the pocket Of Mr.. Chas Junat Of Charles-
ton, as he was landing from the New York boat.
he was captured and held for trial. lie gave his
name as John Nicksen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
Arrest OF the Notorious Capt. FrcncL, ia
Texas, SC.

New ORLEANS, Nov !, 1850.
Dates from TsIa, 20 the Is. inst, give farther
election returns deededy In favor Of the boundary
bill.
Captain Parker French Of the California ovsrisni
expedition, has been oyertaken at Franklin, Texas
with S35 O0e worth OF the goods he had bought ana
to have paid for in forged drafts on Rowland -
Aspinwsn lie was arrestsd, and made to give up
what plumber he had. His company have deserted
him. Some returned but others contin aed on in i-
ferent parties, towards California French crossed
into Mexico, destitute and alone.
Judge Watts fled another petition yesterday in the
McDonough viii case. He says that the Will Is null
and unconstitutional and pr,ys II be appointed
to administrator.
The brig Damascus, from Chsgrss for New York, has
put into Bsze in consequences Of sickness among the
passengers.
Half a million OF gold has been subscribed % n.
Tehusntepeo railroad
The leading democrats have published An address
censuring the Senator's who took disunion in
Congress.
The steamship Ohio asel FOR Chagres with $50 pa.
aan
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08

s9f'enrf 20 HI Policemen On Monday night about
eleven o'clock. disturbance took place in a house
situated in Thirty frat street Eighth avenue be-
tween some Dutchmen. and during the ARRAY. "Mus.
der and Wstch.n &c we're called evidently toe
Asi distance. Policemen weesmsn aud hullaoland. Of
the siatserth uad hurried to the OF desturb-
arce ad the cfc.rs entering tn. house ts render
assistance. Dutehman by the name Of John Hoffman
raised axe ard struck Weg.Dsn a violent blow On
tie fofehtsd. ibhictirg Terrible cash, ana at the
time knocking him insensibls TO the aoor: after
n few seconds the officer partially recovered his
thoughts ard attemp ed t. rise, When George odpss
the brother Of the other assaulted the officer on the
hssd Witt gun. aud With sn8h force tba, toe weap IN
broke into pieces. About this tirte. young ny
the name OF Anthony Lesfrr tsssiux by aud ten.
Jsfsd he servcs and aided TO the two dss,e
r-te ~ ffsns; spd after a strnggr they we're
sCkdu conveyed 10 the station h0at-. ant ms ma
zietrste csnnittYi them both ior trial pr fsonrtsm
dr' s-si the .oup5s Of the on,sr, and he "a, seat
home
There ~ers yst~oty ave d. Az. in Bslsiars turing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
The Maryland Convs.tior

kNv,rotu, (Nt) Nov, 1850
The Convention ssssmblsd to-day aud several more
balots bad for President, bpt si there hs. been
no choice. Nuoh feeling was excited By the inispsn
dent deieyat,g who twelve in number and held .
balance Of power ttsy having refused for Chap
the whiz candidate, or for Ho-srd the demo
cratic casdidste A notion % adjourn sfas fis vas
rejected by vote OF So 60 Is Troy however ylel led
% a motion 10 adjourn TIL 20 -rro~ AZ tie
hour au1 the meetiog -oon after dispersed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
isconsin.

WnwAuKiE, November 2 1850.
The returns from all but four towns In the First
Congressional district, show majority Of l54T for
Durkes, Independent, over Fillmore, democrat. The
Remaining towns will increase this majority. In the
Second district, Eastman democrat is elected over
Cole, whig by considerable maj GRITTY. In the Third
district Doty Independent Is elected BY large mao
rity over Uobert democrat In the Legiss ture, the
Democrat, will have a maj GRITTY Ia both branches
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
Democrats majority. ....,....

TFm0cIkl1c meofItys - = '''-I7
PrrssNrL, Nov 7 1850.
The vbfg candidate II elected TO the Aeon oly IN
the hfst district OF westchsster, by ssmsh majority
over whtirg democrat
Liungtcn co unity givee nsjority for Hunt OF over
80. and shcut the same fer vhis Congressman. In
Tcmptins county, Sly mour gets about 100 MAJORITY.
Tsor, Nov Z, 1850
rs.ee Dsers sro~ ths north report Clinton county
80 SOC Hunt and $50 foe rs5cr -hig ccnsressmsn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
ARRIVAL OF THE GEORGIl,
THE CAlIF ORNlA MAIL {.
Very Late and Interesting from Havana.
NJ o II T. g OL ID ID u 8 II,
De-, &c., &c.

The steamer Georgia Lieut. d. d. Porter, command
ing, has arrived from ehssrss and Havana with gold
dust, seERrs and tobacco
She left Chagres the evening of the aeth ut and
Havana the I'd inst She experienced gales Of wind
from N. &. the whole passage.
She brings with her 226 passengers from the gold
gon for New York and sent by the steamer Ohio from
Havana go passengers for New Orleans They have In
gold dust at the lowest estimate $4So000 besides ON
freight $3.50 CO. making in total S6sS 900 brought by
this conveyance from thesgod region.
euss Ia a li.f of tho
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
NashyilIe Conventions.

NASHVILLE, TENN, Nov. :, 1850.
The 5outhsr Convention will certainly eonvens
next Monday, In tois city. Arrangements making
az the hotels 20 Accommodate delegates, many o;
when have alsealy engaged rooms. The convention
will be opened By the previous presiding officers Ie
IL said that this state will not be represented Not
ch I'm porance Is attached to the meeting OF thu
convention Judge shsrkey its late President, Is q
strong Unon and the peace measures o. CDayr
hsvi1r al passed it has lost 81 thunder.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
The Seminole NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Method or
settling Lifsc ultics.

TaMr, nav, Fla, Oct 80, 1850
Hoolah Toochss ons Of the semiaole delegations
from Arksnfs who vas 5eputed 70 persu.to the rs-
naming Indians 20 eInigraie not succeeding salts
actorily has stolen away the wives Of Sam JONES' the
Seminole chief and Rne children (his who'll fAnlyj
and they will be sent 20 Afkansas This singaisr
movement. which mono bat an Indian would HAYS
thought o. may likely Eubdso all further oepostioa
tbs part o. Sam Jones ard hts friends TO emigra-
tion which they have so long resisted M0oiah Too
ohes IL "a brother OF sans wives.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
Items from wnshirCton.

WAutNCros, Nov. :, 1850
The Mayor h,s lssusd public notice that free negroes
residing here who have not given bonds and security
20 become burden the cor poration, would 10
ar ed aud prisop ID according TO the lew OF 1877
The Board Of Health report 81 deaths here.
The kcfonai fnfeN'grHcer Of dsy contains povrr-
full legal sTgvmen signed "Copssrvativs dsfsndny
ths Fugitive Slave las addressed to Daniel Wsbst.r
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
Prenatur, ReJoisipg. Sc.

CHanLEssov Nov. 5, 1860.
The H,r-,1y announces the movements Of troops
against Boston 20 assist The Uoied States aarshals
in enforcing The Fustlvs Slave Law with great 70.
iOicing
The volunteers Of this city are rsCrgaBizing sst
viii unltfgo grad rsVls- ~ the Govern0s u thLs
STATE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08

Blunt's mai. 1871 Seymours maj 962
Seymour Blunt, 1910; Seymour over Graham,
2s1. This result far the District Attorney is
concerned is without the vote of the First ward the
First Second and Third districts Of the Ninth ward
and the Second district of the Thirteenth ward Should
the vote be the same in the First ward, and the dis
tricts not heard from in the Ninth and Thirteenth
wards that for Governor 1t will insure Blunts ma
orty just four votes In those wards complete. for
Governor Hunt received 3,462, and seymour, Ass.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08

the Soth of October, In order to assist .. bull
fight.
The company of Montplsisr expected, 10 . few
days at Havana, where they give several peror
msnces at the Theatre del Circo Msoallistsr also
expected to arrive, soon, In the ssme city.
One Of the best tobsc conists has prepared box of
beautiful sesar to send to the great fair in London
box Of sugar, representing sons beautiful figures
will also be sent for the same purpose.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08

Ffrrsnraait. Nov 7 1850
The water In the channel Of the Ohio river Dsasurss
ave feet four Inches aud n noe rising
regret TO Inform you that the residoncs % Hea.
John l. Dawson member 81 Congress el-cs ron the
Eighteenth district Ia BroFnsviile kayette county,
was entitslI iestroyed By nrs yesterdty morning.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08

Corn SPHrs, tov = 1850
As tbs steamer Splendid v.s her way up. ysstsr-
tsrosy evening she vas ron into By the Globe, .nt
vas run svrouud full Of water The steamer Utica
took on her passengers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08

RrMoRs oF Wan 80 Letters from Blsnos Ayrrs,
dated September g. mestion that he city Is fail
~ .umots that a drclsrsiion ~ var between
Ru,nos Ayr,s trd Brazil is socu - take plsce.
II was b,t rSssisie 10 trscs he news ~ aag su-
a., MIC source. though the rsla''ons 0f the tao
coun.siss sre suca ss 20 sadsr active hostih1 =
probable -psEad4flie Moth ANsv;sas,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08

Nosror. Nov {, 1850
The amocrAts IN VIM, district hsye nominated
Edgar whitaker GoE Congress Hetskei tis Basti-
Z.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
r1ichlRau.

DTrrofr, November T. 1850.
messrs PennJman and Conger, wings in the First
aud Third districts elected to Congress by 90
majority each. Ths Second district 10 stu doubtful.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
Vermont.

B0sT0Nl NOV h 1850
Further returns from Vermont render Il probable
that Lyman whg has obtained plurality over Minor
also rhig, for Congrtu
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
NEW Y.oRK STATE ELECTION.
The O. rbelnatoriaI Vote.

WASHINGTON HINT PROBABLY ELECTED.
The following table I. reported majorities In the
counties heard from, we ompare with the vote for
Comptroller last year They inacate the election OF
Ucn. By about 900 majority
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
NEWS By TELEGRAPH.
Another Awful Steamboat Explosion "A
Great Number or Persons killed ana
Wounded, Sc.

Wounded, Sc.
NEWCASTLE, Del, Nov. 7-IoPM
The steamer Telegraph belonging to the Errioson
line, while her passage from Phladelphia Bslti.
more burst her boiler OF this place about o'clock
this evening.
SO tar about twenty four persons have been brought
from the wreck wounded aud killed.
Some FIVE six have drif,ed ashors, sai been
pickedup
1t is supposed that great many were blown ov,r-
board.
The captain and crew are supposed to hevs bee,
all killed
The boat has drifted two miles below hers and ",
have steamer to tow her in
Charles Hagan, a passenger, who has just laudsi
says that the Telegraph had too much steam on
About forty passengers have been isaded among
whom . great many hurt and scalded. There ass
about twenty more board yet, who are suffering
greatly.
The arsenal has been thrown open here for s,e
fort Of the wounded who srs attended by ali OWE
physicians in addition to six from Wilmington
Among the wounded i've ladies.
Our people are doing everything to alleviate the H.
tress Of the euiferers.
P.s.-Ths steamer has Just beon towed to the wharf
The cabin door Is strewed with the scalded.
Captain Claypool has been found, but is very baby
hurt.
There are seven persons dead on board, as nsar
can be ascertained.
The names of the sufferers as far We can learn,
are, James Hadley, Margaret Dixson, cook, Mishsss
Boyden, Michael sultve, Pat Blanchfeli md Daniel
Mccarthy, all badly sealded.
The boat win be towsd to Phadep his by the stssnsr
Tiger, TO- night.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08

Western Navigation, Sc.

trfCA, Nov :, 1850
The Chsnargo canal will b repaired 80 tha. sssss
vAl rsson Monday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
ELECTIONS IN OTHER STATES.


Illinois.
CHol0o. Nov T. 1860.
Chicago city and county sive about 900 minority
for Mslonsy, democrat for Congress. Dyer and Max
well both democrats elected TO the L, yislsturs
and Msloney probably to Congress.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08

Interesting from the West Indses.
THE CHOLERA AT JAMAICA-APrAIRs ON THE MOS
QUITO COMMUNICATING FROM HAYrI-NKws
FROM MExICo.
The arrival of the steamship Empire City, Captain
Wilson has placed in possession of correspondence
and papers from Kingston, Jamaics to the 10Th ult
The news is interesting.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08
Further Returns
ny TEL, FOR ApH
majority in the district. 80,
YATES COUNTY.

PENN.v.r Nov 9, 1850.
The majority for the entire State ticket In little
Yates will not vary much from 22o General haisey'
for Ccouees may have more than that, aud our
county ticket lees msIoritybu all is elected from
beginning TO end. Glory enough for one campaign
1be higs are routed horse, foot and Dragons All
the snots Of their money aud liqu9r we're unsrs'ns
All Ia atlt
The following Is ss near the vote We car ssssr'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08

Arr,dent. a, ,hr rrrr,e..

Bslrtaoss Nov :. 1850.
The mai rom bsyosd Mobile (Ala has failed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-08

there ~gre s,v~uty-ave deaths in Balsiaus turins
the Sea tnxig ls Al ihss.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-08-07
Theatrical aud aiusical.

1rsIiss orhEs At C,sTLE GARDEF The grad Opera
Of Norma has mover been more brilliantly execa-
offered % our conpoi.eurs In the irst not the all
very yet Imp rrsive voice OF Lorin sbtsuea triumph
which ranks HIM among the foremost 81 tsn7rs Who
have a. yet yisiied our shores The fanou. rio
o. ccurss climax, and vocferously cnoored stsEs-
noui could not have aided more sloriously 90 her
fame, srd the fgta-iike tones 81 Costiai Rvishad
their tveetnet. up~r the air liko nightiuralr The
houfe fashionable and en.husiastic GBd 10 its
midst. observed no lees peIscnHge than tbr dene-
gems sf Belri 20 the almost Ihis evening tas tong
antcipasd and brilliant irett q datbsih" ~iu 10
prtscnttd and bcsptsk Ter 10 the same trnnr
reception which t hrst received fro this cciabr.isd
troupe. Notvithstsudins the unisr0rahle appoint.
The liberal unnsFor has CONSENTED 90 tbs ueiysrsal
@n'sties Of his pstreBsto rrtfeut this maguhce Mt
opca once moro, ard fr last tine previous - she
ciosc 81 lie term ~ Castle UaTdsO
nwssv THrA4tr The Siege OF Monterey In
shch MIR shain. ~ho asured 20 cons picuouIy IN tha
Ncncan battles appears Va military c'tue is dra "
ug largr Assem- lages Besdes the production tna
shopy piece tie Manager desfcus Of gratifying the
ps rone IT his theatre osrs snoiLrr drama ~ nsase
Interest and .htch h. every niRht witnessed With
ccrsht. ntm~y the Drunkard Too such attrAc-
tvc drauas AZ ali sufficient 90 cam the Bc"cry In
every DEPARTMENT.
Mates GlE-ss The entertainments OF this even.
n are for she b,ueht 81 ia ana avorite actor.
whc has strong elaine On the dramatic public We
,lirde o. Ne John -.ton IN. bil % .atcrisiumsr Il
IL nferrst lng aud nttfaetlveths cacetv uf Brras
q prorriss In which w Burton and Miss q Chap
man Vii srpsRr The next wiil ~ cfsnt divertisr.
ufrf, 10 = hch Vile bisiEy hnt mons HurADf WI
Htvssf The vii b. surctpdsd by Poor rluitodir 90
in .lish pfopetan ard Burton fuat~in the issdln.
characters snd all viii elose with "skstchei IN In.
5is."
N.4,t.at Trrsrsr Three excellent pieces viii Be
rrtt.tted f.r this evtnipxs suusrtneut The rrsi s
ths uft Of thn 'kss Yofk lnsrnsn' III nd h
she iutsfsstinF fafce a. The -hsn about rOUn sut
the la, the dra.aA OF the white YARN Thu !,
CT ureUinmcu Interest ard whf IL a. fecDiiected
ihst peafiy ~ thp excellent nrmT,ny ~ conscigns
sr1orr whrrl az the rsmea Ct Me-srs Perry nap
u an. aiss gcstsytr. and other suinfnt com-iisus
viii tlpssr th.fs esn be little coubt Bat tAat there
vill he Ia good houss.
OLysris -fcliovos' hsud tnnou.et sn. bin for
ttis r,srBs Every d,scrirtion of negro Haosis To
struusrsi rsrr rsnres representations q The slack
stsksts and iniinifahs dancing
AS,Ifcs- ~ sNCH The same attractive tili o. the
"bunkAfa. with On excellent east ~il he ptrforr "A
w. Fst.E ami Lsasts CLARKE sss bs1s~sy ars grast
tvttuss
De- BisE tNs selstt.,ed clown. plays Ia pTeoslyu
~ tse foiioviBg thrse nights.