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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-31
CITY ITEMS.

STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT AS the steamer Astoria
was on her way from Astoria, yesterday morning,
she was run into by a large barge. which wasjust
launched from one Of the ship-yards on the East
River. The steamer had made two back revolu-
tions when the barge struck her on the bow, and
cut her down 10 the waters edge. The passen-
gors eighty in number escaped to the barge and
were towed ashore by the Suffolk and sfterward
landed at Peck-s The officers and crew re-
NAMED on board the steamer, which was towed
to Astoria for repairs. Much praise is due the
Engineer for remaining at his post and dscharg-
the water from the boilers. Thus preventing an
explosion, when others were providing for their
safety.
L. S. MARsHAL's OFFIcE.-G. g. Shufeldt has
been arrested on a charge connected with al
legged extensive forgeries of Mexican Bounty
Land Warrants. Another individual was ar.
rested this forenoon, whose name has not trans
pred Mr. S. was committed for examination in
default of $4,000 bail
US. CIRCUIT COURTROOM w Nelson, Esq.
appointed Clerk of this Court, vacant by the death
of Mr. Gardiner, has been sworn in and assumed
the duties Of the Office.
CHURCH MUsIc.-Mr. Editor: The pleasant
gathering Of the friends of Mr.. Lowell Mason at
the Tabernacle few evenings since, cannot well
be overlooked without a word. Although the
evening was quite unfavorable, the house was
well filed; and the enthusiasm that prevailed
through the audience gave evidence of an in
creesiDg taste for sacred music. A choir of some
two hundred singers assembled from different
parts of the City, and performed some ofthe most
difficult music under the direction of Mr.. NJ. in
manner that gave universal appreciation to
highly appreciative audience.
Mr.. Mason explained the peculiarities of style
in Church Music, treating of the faults Of singers
in too many instances, and presented a method
by which trivial accidents may be overcome
He adduced instances of the universally ofsacred
music in the time of the Reformation, throughout
Germany and elsewhere, and closed with an earn
est desire that in our own country the custom of
all joining in sacred songs of praise might become
universal
REAL EsTATE.-The following sales were made
on w ednesdaV
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WashInGtou Items.

WASHINGTON, Thursday, an. 80
Several persons were convicted yesterday in
the Criminal Court, of being engaged in the dis
graceful fire riots which occurred here about the
10th January.
The Pennsylvania Tariff Locos are exceedingly
enraged at the defeat of their proposition for a
modification, yesterday, by being ruled out of
order, and are determined upon pressing it on all
occasions, especially to the bill appointing APP.
praisers at large, which is expected to pass the
Senate next week.
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Tribune's Special Dispatches.
Execution OF Dunbar.

ALBANY Thursday Jan. 80.
The officers of the Burgess Corps and
Artillery have received orders from the
Adjutant General of the State to hold
themselves in readiness for tomorrow In
case the Sheriff should require their SER
vices to protect the Jail. 1t is feared from
the anxiety manifested here to see Dunbar
hung that the civil force will not be suffic-
lent to protect the Sheriff.
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News by the Southern hail-ResignatIOn of
Gov. 0uitmnn.

BALTIMORE. Thursday, Jan. 20.
The New Orleans Mails of the 2lst and 22d inst
arrived this morning. They were detained by the
non arrival of the Richmond boat
The Delta learns that Governor Quitman has re-
signed in order to attend the trial at New Orleans
The Jury in Henderson's case divided, 8 for con.
viction and for acquittal.
The Ne1c. Orleans Prices Current estimates the
present crop of Cotton at 100000 bales.
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RafIroad Accident.

Boston, Thursday, Jan 50.
On the Cheshire Railroad, near Walpole, H.
on Tuesday night, a freight train, loaded with
Beef Cattle, Horses, Sheep, &c, broke an axle 0y
which the cars were thrown down an embank
ment distance of rs feet, breaking the cars and
killing nearly 100 Sheep, several Horses and
Oxen, and badly wounding many others The
men upon the train escaped with slight bruises.
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Col C. ~ Hasehen-Dear Sir: 1 cEaTAiNLY neyer ex-
pressed preference for sEla gaDsiion Ncke o me
pesdency and is scarcely necessary FOR mo 70 ed1 "a
ss well for the preservation OF the Union tssy as Io me
snke OF III he great interests Of the American people,
am for adheTfr1 % the PRINCIPLES and UsASEs " ne
a1tos0I a. oTdfie party and II Is strange thai any one
sbond fsr A moment assign me a different position
In haste your obedieut servant, LINN BOYD.
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Destructive Fire.

WHEELING, "Wednesday, Jan. ..
A portion of the extensive glass. works OF
Messrs. sweeny & Bell was consumed by fire, in
Guiding the cutting and packing rooms. The loss
amounts to 10000. No insurance The blowing
still continues.
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VIRGINIA STATE CONyENTIoN.-In the Virginia
Convention, on Saturday last, the Committee on
the Executive Department, submitted its report
proposing several important changes in the pre-
sent order Of things, as follows
The Governor to be elected by the people, for
term of four years, and to have salary of $4,000
year. He is to have no veto, and is shorn Of
some of the powers of appointment now exer-
csed by the Executive.
A Lieutenant Governor to be elected by the
people, for a term of four years He will preside
over the Senate, and act as Governor 10 case of
the DEATH resignation, or absence of that officer.
He is to receive the pay of Speaker OF the House
of Delegates while presiding over the Senate,
and the salary of the Governor while performing
eubernatorial duties.
A Treasurer aud an Auditor. to be elected by
the Legislature, and Secretary of State by the
people.
Three Commissioners. to be elected by the
people, for term of six years each, lone every
two years. to constitute a Board OF Public
Works &c.
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~ Brown and Williams were executed az
PeoTis. III on the 18th OF January for the murder
Of M. Hewitt Tom Tit, alias Jordan the IA
who planned the robbery, was brougottIo reors
few hours before the execution. was tu''y 'ec'5
nised and committed to all
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A HONE FOR THE Poor MAN-On the 18th inst.
the Senate of Illinois passed a Homestead Elk
emption bill, exemptiug $1,000 OF real estate
from seizure and sale under execution. 1t is I'M
certain as to what will be done with this bill in
the House; but it is understood that the majority
are in favor of some sort Of exemption law.
TAE OTsEGO County BANK ROBBERs-MURDER.
"A dispatch from u tica says We learn that two
of the Otsego County Bank robbers have been
arrested, and that the officers are on the track OF
the other. Most Of the money will be recovered.
6Ioan the Collector of Lichfeld, is supposed to
have been murdered.
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NuyaI Intelligence.

NORFOLK Thursday, Jan, so
The sloop.of.war Plymouth is In Hampton
Roads, az days from the Cope Of Good Hope
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PennsyIvania Legislature.

HARRIsBURG Thursday, jan 30
SENATE.-A greatnumber OF petitions were pre-
scented, but nothing Of interest was done
HoUsE.-Petitions were presented that Banks
be allowed to issue Small Notes-ln favor oil
new County, Monongahela, &c. and against the
alteration of the law to prohibit Kidnapping
Last night was fixed by the Canal Commission
err for making appoint ments. The applicants Tor
Office are greater than ever known.
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" We are under obligations to Harnden's
Express for Boston papers Of yesterday, in ad-
vance of the mail.
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A Book-Binders' Movement.


To the Editor Of The TSibEns
Sir Knowing the interest you have always
taken, and do always take in the welfare OF the
working portion Of the people, take the liberty
to inform you and the public Of project now I'M
der consideration, by the JOurneymen Book-Bind-
ers Of this City, for the purpose Of establishing
Bindery owned and conducted by themselves, on
Joint stock principles meeting Of the most in.
telligent portion ofthe members Of that trade took
place on Tuesday evening At the Mercer House,
corner of Broome and Mercer SITS Mr.. Woolf
IN the Chair. The greatest possible amount Of
enthusiasm prevailed resolution was adopt.
ed forming the Society, to which every person
subscribed, with one exception. A Committee
Of Seven was then appointed to report plan
on which the Society should be founded, and
Constitution by which they should be governed.
The greatest reason for my writing this to you
is, that you may see that the lessons you have
taught us have not been UNDECIDED We have,
Sir learned the motto that you have taught Us;
"Help yourself and God will help you"
You would render the members a service, for
which they would be deeply indebted, and which
think you will not refuse, if you would repub-
lish document which | have been informed ap-
peared in your paper some time since-a Report
of the Trades Organizations of Paris, reported by
the Government.
The plan of operations are, simply, each person
TO paw in s25 as his share when capital enough
is created to elected officers to conduct the estab
Ishment the profits to be divided annu ally among
the shareholders.
Wishing you well, beg leave express myself your
friend aud humble servant, JOHN L. OEASE.
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THy USIoS PARTY.-The Southern KeatncEy
Argas publishes the following letter from Linn
BOYD on the new political organization forming at
Washington: ... ~. Ok ,eso
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Mr.. BRoDHEAD AND THE WILMoT PRoyIso.-
Much speculation is going on in various quarters
In relation to what faction of the Democratic party
Mr.. Brodhead belongs and also in relation to
what his opinions upon the different subjects
which have agitated, and still occupy the atten-
ton of Legislatures and people, about the first in-
quiry the people are much distressed about the
other, they no doubt feel much solicitude.
In 1876 he opposed the passage Of the Tariff Act
of that year. and is said to be favorable to its mo-
difcation now; the year following Mr.. Wilmot
introduced his celebrated PrOyiso, which Mr..
Brodhead opposed at that time, for reasons which
be gave in full. The following extract from his
speech will give the reader an idea of Mr. Brod-
heads opinions upon the question Of slavery ex'
tension in general.
have thus Mr. Chairman, briefly stated my objection
20 my friend and colleagues (Mr. WimOs) celebrated
ra character upon the subject Of Slavery In relation 70
which much has been SAID In this debate Ia order that
my position and views may not be misunderstood FIRST
how ever permit premise, that n we had dc4uref
either New Mexico or California, and bill was before the
House providing Territorial Governments therein or BIZ
was ore the House pyordn9 fer the ADMISSION Of either
of those Provinces az states tthe territory osng nst &c
CURED by treaiy) would VOTE for PROVISION EXcLvD.
ING SLAVERY dr0T the principle contained In the amend
fenf Of my cole gue and will 20 Tor eHgrdfag upon ne
Legislation Of the country but in the proper FORM and al
the proper time and place. and when the power to do so
can be rigltfuly exercised"
The speech from which this extract is taken
may be found in the Congressional GLOBE, I'd SEES
sion, 29th Congress- page 33l.
Mr.. Brodheads sole objection to the Proviso
consisted in the fact, that the territory had yet
not been acouired SO soon, however,, as It was
obta;ned he pledged himself to favor the Proviso
and would engraft it upon bills organizing ter
ritories. Pittsburgh Pa Chronicle.
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- vs.
y farm of land in healthy situation, within three mile
the town of Fredericksburg the Richmond and Fre
rcksburg Railroad containing about 300 which
there neat and comfortable Dwelling house. with all the
out houses.
The above win be exposed to public sale in Fredericksburg
Tuesday, January 1852 For further particulars apply
PEYToN JOHNSTON,
dec 3--2aw4w Richmond, Va.
TO OWNERS AND PURCHASERS OF HORSES
devoted many to the study of the Pathology
OF the Horse and many to the successful practice
Of the Veterinary Art in all its branches both this country
and in England now offer professional services to such
of the citizens Of Washington and its vicinity may
those Of professional veterinarian.
Persons wishing to purchase horses also avail them
selves my knowledge Of that animal as guide in their
lection, and guard against the tricks of the jockey well
the dangers of unsoundness.
In all cases charges win be moderate and strict attention
given. GEORGE SMITH,
street. near the corner Of 18th street.
rEsrIMoNIALs
My horse had what is called SPAWN causing
ameness and indeed threatening to destroy entirely the value
of the animal Mr.. George Smith, who has recently
derstand this country from England with the design
practising the Veterinary art undertook about five months
ago. him. and satisfied he has succeeded in eec
ing the horse shows signs of lamenes what
ever, and moves and acts when perfectly WE'LL
He also extracted from the upper part of the fore leg large
and very unsgy umo which had suppurated and produced
very disagreeabe effects. WIN. RueGLEs.
COLLEGE HILL, d. G. 0cr. 4, 1851.
Having avaled myself of the veterinary skill Of Mr. George
Smith, in the of mule rendered utterly useless by
po evil" his efforts and treatment Of the case at
fore feel pleasure in recommending him to those who
have the Management Of horses lfu and attentive
terinarian. EDMUND BRooKE.
LEXINGTON, ID. c., DEC 1, 1851. dec
TOHN III. BUTHMANN, Importer and Dealer in
- Wines Brandes Cigars &c Pennsylvania avenue, south
side between A and 9th streets has received and offers for
sale ssIH
400 baskets Champagne, Of the choicest brands the Olive
brand and Moet Chnndon his own importation, p A.
Mumm's Nerzeney Heidsieck 4 Co.'s
Also choice assortment of pale and brown Sherry Ma
deira, and Port, in bottles and casks.
Royal K Co.'S Malvasia White Port.
Carcovelos, Chambertin bordeaux, and Rhine wne of
great variety.
Cognac Brandes pale and dark very choice in bottles
Schedam Gin.
Old Monongahela and Bourbon County Kentucky whiskey
Scotch and Irish Malt Whiskey.
Scotch Ale London Brown Stout.
Absinthe, Kirschwasser, Curacao, Maraschino.
Superior Havana Cigars &c.
dec S-3tif IRepubic Unon&News1
HIRCULAR NOTES AND LETTERS of CREDIT
\ for Travellers In Europe.--Crcuar Notes (of the
value Of flo and upward and Letters of Credit payable at
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GIRCULAR NOTES AND LETTERS of CREDIT
~ for Travellers In Europe.-Crcuar Notes (of the
value Of flO and upward and Letters of Credit payable at
all the principal cities Of Europe issued application
by .4 Messrs DUNCAN, SHERMAN co.
nov 21-d6m Bankers, New York
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revenue Whenever newspapers and periodicals can De
sent otherwise than in the mails at cost less than the
postage established by law, such cheaper MODES OF con-
Yeyance are generally adopted For this reason gaau
ated rates be established they may be comparatively hgn
for short distances where the means OF conveyance are
cheap and rapid without being oppressive OF seriously
Objectionable.
There is disposition manifested In certain quarters to
urge further reduction inland rates OF letter pos
before the results of the last reduction properly
ascertaned. a., II
Those who take the position that the people OF this
should not rest satisfied with any reduction Of
until IL be made cheap that of Great Britain
seem to forget that our Of postage in fact
comparayey much cheaper than those of Great Britain
and that the condition of the two counties in regard to
nearly every thing which should influence the rates Of
postage is widely different.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain aud Ireland has
an area of about 100 900 square miles, and population
of about twenyeght millions while the area Of the in
at more than 100 900 square miles, with population
of twenty-four millions.
The results of the cheap postage system In Great Br
TAIN and of reduced Of postage in this country under
the of 1885, continually referred evidence that
this Department sustain itself with letter postage or
two the single rate but these results when care
fully considered admonish not to attempt further
ducton until justified by revenues Some OF these
results will be stated. go sF E fH.
In the year ending January s. 1885, being the pre-
yous the adoption in Great Britain the 9th Of De-
cember, 1889 of the four-penny rate, followed January
TO- $780, by the pennyrate prepaid letters and the
penny rate ON unpaid leters) the gross revenue
from hostages in the United Kingdom
was e17-- e. 390, 763 los. id.
And the expenditures - 756, 999 U.s. 4d.
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finished unfinished mail key mail lock- the interior
parts thereof to any not duly authorized under the
hand Of the Postmaster General and the seal of the De-
partment to receive the same unless such person be
gagged in the manufacture thereof in the auho-
rzed by the contract for such manufacture.
Most assuredy these locks and Keys should be protect
ed by provisions stringent and highly penal
ury notes any other public security. The stealing of
mail locks should be punished felony for that
will readily
Great numbers of canvass mail bags sent out from this
city and the larger Offices returned and i'm
properly appropriated. They plainly marked " U. S.
Mail" that be mistaken in regard to their
purpose and ownershp yet it is believed that great
bers of them have been improperly taken and kept for
private use BY the acts relating to the army, heavy
penalties have been imposed for purchasing the
uniform clothing of enlisted soldier and similar pen
atty should certainly be imposed upon those who unaw
fully appropriate the mail bags pouches mail locks
other property of this Department.
The provision Of law which now authorizes Postmasters
sell newspapers not called for for the postage thereon,
should be extended to all classes of printed natter and it
should be made the duty of all Postmasers sell all such
dead printed matter and account for the under such
regulations as the Department may prescribe.
Plank roads, affordng the means of more rapid and
easy communication between important points existing
mail routes common in different portions of the
try 1t frequently occurs that mail service be
placed thereon because they the line of any
established post route 1t is therefore suggested that
law be passed authorizing contracts for carrying the mail
all plank roads, and declaring that plank roads
SHALL while the mail is carried thereon be deemed
public post routes. similar provision in relation to
canals was adopted in 1896
The increasing abuses of the frankng privilege render
desirable further legislation in The
Thanking rs public documents Of matters which are not
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them have been informed in substance that no contract
for the service would be made by this Department. and
that their applications should submitted to Congress
Some if not ALL Of these lines would be found exceeding
useful and advantageous if the service could be obtain
ed at rates not dsproportoned to the public benefits
secured by their establishment
is understood that the Belgian Government is ready
to cooperate in the speedy establishment and maintain
ance of the line to Antwerp That point is favorable
for the correspondence between this country and the
continent of Europe, and it is doubted that the estab
lshment of such line would be exceedingly aeyanta
geous the two countries not only in respect to their
postal intercourse but Also in much higher degree to
their commercial interests hope is entertained that
this subject will be found to deserve favorable consdera
ton.
copy Of the proposition of Mr.. Ambrose W. Thomp-
behalf Of himself and his associates for the esa
blishment of line of mail steamers between New York
and Galway herewith submitted This proposition was
received the 28th instant late for deliberate con-
sideration 1t will be that Mr. Thompson proposes to
enter into contract to carry the mail for years in steam
ships readily convertible into steamers for 800 900
per for each ship Employed or to contract for such
service and receive therefor only the hostages which shall
arise from such mail matter as may be actually transmit
ted in the ships of the proposed line This Department
has perhaps authority to make contracts giving to
such line the hostages accrung thereon and even il il
has there is in submitting the matter
to Congress There is much reason 10 believe that such
line would lessen the time required for the trans
mission Of the mails between this country and England
and Ireland and other and cogent not directly
connected with its usefulness for mail have been
strongly urged in favor Of its establishment As these
reasons WILL without doubt be presented to Congress
by those most familiar with the subject shall perhaps
best promote the object by simply recommending It to the
early and favorable consideration Of that body
Application has also been made for the extension Of the
trips of the steamers Of the New York and Havre line to
Bremen. The subject Is yet under advisemsnt
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To the PRESIDENT.