davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-20

The SUBURBS OF New YoRK.-If our Iickety,
behind-time. dilapidated and totally inadequate
wharyes and landings standing, leaning, tot
terng, falling, rotten and rat-enanted reproach TO
the greatness Of the commerc al emp rum of the
new world, the suburbs of city fare a still
fouler disgrace. We may safely defy the ingenui
ty of all the human and quad upeda sw ne in exis-
tence aided by the skil Of egion Of mali gnant
devils cholera, typhus, ship fever and their attendant
i'm ps to produce another so vianousa series of of
fensive objects, disgusting smells and dead miasns,
as those with VII Oh the magnificent city Of New
\ ok is literally ramparted from island to island
An insanatoy Gordon of slaughter houses, milk
distileries and bone DO ling establishments, hog
pens and dung heaps, opposes an ippeneirabe bar
IIer between the city and the free air aud pure
skies Of Gods country; and were it not for the
living floods Of pure oxl gen that stream ncessant-
/ y over the city from our two ma nihcent rivers,
struggling nobly TO purify and Transmits the poi
soDous gases from the suburbs our VII le population
would be in momentary danger Of sufo:ation.
The great body Of cur citizens, who seld ,m or
never deyiate f-om their daily route between dwell
Ing and counting house, cannot have the renotest
idea Of the actual Of things in the northern
portion of our island. Charity compel. us to be-
leve, also, that the May or and Common Council
and the Commission er Of streets. aud the Board of
Health, and the Police Department., must be equally
ignorant on the subject 1t is impossible to ina
CINE how otherwise 10 account for their Grim na
elect of the health and lives Of the citizens. The
only men who have ever really investigated these
horrible evils and pc ally explored these laby
ripths of uniuaginable filth and deadly fetor, are
the yourg physicians of the city, who, in the early
probation Of their career, are continually caei
upon to encounter danger and death, in countless
aid fnehtfu, forms. 1t is 10 the disiuteresied and
cOurs eeous seli-devotioh Of one Of this noble body
Of yOurg that re porters have been indebted
for the opportunity to inspect, personally, the dens
ard nurseries of death to viii % we have alluded
The scene Of the suburbs is hopelessly beyond de-
tailed description. The foulest INA sinatou could
rot give form and expression To the countless and
INDUSTRIOUS shapes Of fl:h, ooscenty, aud aoomina-
ton Of hich they are the home. Golgotha, &c.
henDa, and the hi dnight reyels Of graveyard ghols
at THEN unnameable feas;s united could not furnish
u scene to compare with them.
The agsYt G1-isi Whether anything can and will
be doughty Siass.haying the power to investigate
the nature alti extent of these evils and to take
some means Tor their ex;irpation. That illthanked
and illrewaIded public informer, the press, has
done its Duty and il remains TO be whether
he borOred and abundantly pail servants of the
people, chosen TO protect the general welfare, will
Tor once dare to forego their schemes VI personal
azgrardizement, and manfllIy do theirs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-20

AiOUft
Amount contributed to other religious objects S4Jo o92
The following ministers have died duriug tine year
Il. L. Parker, Lt ndopoerry; smith do Theo pGius
dheld Steub,n Lnvch sade shepard Michigan; Ask
and,r Denoon Wyoming; Gershom Williams. Hudson;
" iiam r kuypers, New Vork; John .. De Pes, u Ir-
Gngton: q. {. Cuyler ID Philadelphia; l. MtrsuAl
Bcggs Donegal James g brie. X. ds one; Wialu keu
neGy Clarion Francis Bra1dOck Washington; James ID
boon, New Lisbon; james Scout. Rlc haud j II Jnam-
lers, ooster; JIneS Stewart, Hooking; W W Mar0n
New Albany; Jacob Conrad, Crawfordsye; An1rew toid
ssneamob; aes Tileston, Schuyler; sas Pratt " Is
coIsn John Stewart do John A. Van Lear Lexington;
George e. Chesley, West Hanover; John Mcfarland ulr.
nopy; Il. Is. Cater, b. D., South Alabama; Junius b.
klrg. do.--totsl 70; Last year, %
Mr.. GiddDgs has Withdrawn from the n s. Presbyte-
ran Churth ON account Of slavery
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-20

tation with them for several day past on the sub
ject Of adopting measures TO save emigrants from
the snares that are laid for the and send them to
Their destination at the cheapest rate possible, and
without the intervention Of runners boarding house
keepers, forwarders, or other harpes The way in
which it is proposed to effect this necessary aud
much called for reform is as follows; As the system
at present exists every forwarder is compelled to
file with the Commissioners Of Emigration list OF
his rates for forwarding immigrants TO the West
If he exceeds such rates. his license is taken from
him. The three lowest Of these rates Will be
selected, average struck, and such average Will
be declared the rate at which all engaged in the
business shall forward emigrants-in case the ave-
rage should be exceeded by any forwarding agent,
his license to be taken away. The object Of iopt-
ing this low rate is to make it impossible for for
waIders to continue paying runners thirty or forty
dollars week for enticing emigrants TO 60 by them
IT, for instance, the price of transporting emigrants
TO Chicago was peremptorily fixed at dollars
they could not afford to hire runners they now do
and pay them such extravagant wages. We under
sand that ii is likewise in contemplation to contract
with the Erie Railroad Company for the transpor-
tation of emigrants, " tn the two-fold purpose Of
sending them cheaper than can be done by any
othe route, and also keeping them out of the way
of the agents and SINNERS who in{est the central
line
This is outline of the system which the Mayor
of Albany and the authorities here now con-
sulting about. From what we have heard We
should think it will be great improvement on the
old system, and save many thousands Of dollars to
the poor emigran;s. Let there be trial of it, at
all events. Any change from the present vllanous
system of fraud and robbery must be for the better
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-20

os h,ss THAT DO uesier his peculiar line can
oi Sr BRO h atcs sp naid trade, because tae article,
ne sIe are Of thu oct sterling qualities Is boets s,s
'rNceahe tnd eegsbt ana not surpassed Nv those that
cone W m any "th establishment for his sai,es r
nv tty ny tan we have pair Of them on our feet az
snunsl that no such articles can be had eiss
"hefe' LOT The money in any psftVf New York.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25
CITY Of WASHINGTON.
TUESDAY MORNING, FEB. rs, 1854.


" " D. fALsxn us American Newspaper Agent, is only
AathonIed en TOT hi cities Of Boston, New
and fhisdelpha aAd duly
sabscnpu"hs hs required syus nt seeips viii
tsarded psymunss His oees Buson, Ccssrcs
New Yorh Tribune building; Philadelphia,
Tiiird Chestnut streets I'll #srHs# t.HtEatss
0vWLnAs GosLns Richmond, Virgins, agent
for Virginia. assisted travelling A. b. PuLL.a AID
TsoAAs
WhT.C W. JANIS, No. HARRISON Cincinnati, Ohio Is
Travelling BY
H. sAIrHJ Dsnr JAsos TArLoK,J W. AxAsrNoss,f ssHs
LOCKS W. kAssAr, DR JosauA WApswoKra, ALEr H. Laws,
and A. !. ssILgr. #H........ +. Il asr#t.
h Hxhsr M LK~s, OF Montgomery Alabama,t our gen.
erl travelling of Alabaa and Tennessee
GMr isHAEL t. JANIS, lr2 South Tenth Phiadei
pha 10 our general travelling assisted by nossm WA H.
WILp, JsHr CoLLss, JANIS DExnSs, A. KIRK WELLrsToS
A. EvAH Jons I, JuDKss LOCKS, Jos. Burros GEoRsE
7. BUTTON, and THOMAS ID. NICE.
Wt-heceipls from either Of the above will be good
EswAkDs, SANFORD Co, agents and bankers In
the United States London aud Liverpool have been appointed
agents for the "uhoh and authorized receive subscriptions
and this paper Their Office London is at No
Gresham street, and Liverpool No. Columbia Buildings
THIS concern connected this country with the well known
house OF Adams Co.. agents. and entitled the conn
dence OF our friends abroad.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25
Congregational.

In the Senate yesterday many petitions were presented
Mr.. Hunter, from the Committee Finance, reported u
bill 10 amend the relative the coinage of silver halt
and quarter dollars, and dimes and half dimes. The
indnn appropriation bill passed. The Presi-
dents message regard obrnctons the fugitive act
taken up, and further discussed by Mr. Berren Mr.
Rheu, Mr.. Clay, Mr. John Davis Mr.. Jefferson Davis and
Mr.. Downs. @The question was taken the motion 10
refer the message tho Committee the Judiciary aud
decided in the airmatve-yeas 81 aays none-and the
Senate adjourned.
In the House, the ortifcaton bill was after pro-
ceedings, rejected by large majority. The civil and
diplomatic bill taken up, and gene debate, EN-
braciag number Of topics, The debate in com
mtee stopped. Fvemnu speeches amend
ments delivered. The House took recess til six
O'Clock. AT that hour there quorum, and the roll
called The bill was subsequently again taken up in
committee aud proceedings thereon continued till the
adjournment.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25
National Hall

Miss Davenport has originated idea which does her
more honor than her TALENT for having been informed
of the sacrifices made by the heroic Kossu,h and his
deporable condition, she volunteered 10 raise
fund to bring him to this country, by giving him benefit
here and another in Philadelphia The Secretary OF the
Treasury will transmit it direct to Kossuth On this in
erestng occasion she performs Adrenne, the Acress-a
most appropriate representation for the occasion. We
trust every that raise seventyhve cents will 90
10 the Theatre this evening
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25

Steamers.
The following 10 an extrac, from letter written by the
late Christopher Hughes, late charge dahaires al the
Hague q He was writing (to announce his arrival at
home) to his old chief at Chen. and friend Henry
Clay I"
Aueusr, %. loi5.
rhis is the th day Lverpoo-s slow. struggling.
very crowded ship very solid and safe onsoas hsn
deed and sixty passengers and secommodauons ot .soa
floating ho,e really seandaioos but aesr's dom
IN he English heart and habits 10 dssfse ualnon
in our young country, Notwithstanding Inc neoss
and mpntaions Of The hansef or donas cas upon Jona
.ouf table is fair barring three important arcIesbu
ter lea and potatoes-which are Accountable. However.
sixteen OF eighteen days but the with the Enssh
70 which have referred induced the owners Of hh ship
required 10 engine, and enhrgng that for freight
This change has ruined The nebe vessel in and for her
cndsyeod She has lost In this respect
Third - II is quite striking how much better our
American sailing packets called hnrs are managed con
IA none it remarkable ,an in the manners. car
mande, This he second rne that have made pas
sage English vessel would willingly pay thirty
three per cent more to 20 Americas ship Our people
are more mild courteous, considerae. and kinds gentle in
msnnefs manly vgan and cautious IN ,ne 80
which tsnRsh A,nerican) is best But let admit
sgaahy Ye, ! ,oM say that in every roint touching The
John Bull vastly, as regards our captains The Eng
isl, constantly provoke the recollection that they are
lean ship the captains whole carriage and manners
mere hired navigator, at much month. may
ken the 70 drive with friend. an amateur
in horses holds the rein and tools the tits, and han
dies the rbands himself, TO drive with common
hired coachman on the box The honestheared and in
pendent Yankee makes difference in his attentions
and department his passengers He consdgs them as
his gues and something more for they arc more
dependan him, and their pes confded TO his skill
and well their comfort he Is equally courteous,
deals cold eiutiss with view what he consd-
relative rank OF individuals! To some he is
less rude and nsoen All this is the fruit Of i~sti
iuti,as The Yankee Things of rank all Of proper
conduct equal in his eyes tie feels himself TO DO the
neither claims elds superiority In werd. we sur
pass UNNECESSARILY English cousins in courtesy and
nstice and believe that every American board this
ship, (even the coored scrvants)and we form three
necessity Induces Americans these English steamers
And generally feel Inundated at The fact that this mo
fact lowered the opinions Of foreign nations as
nautical and enlerprsng people. We ought to bsiid
sfS1
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25

GENrRAt fosr Orrtcs, London, Jan, 30. 1881.
Sis You will regret learn that the United
packet Atlantic which left Liverpool the 2s,h De-
ccmber last, with the mails, &o for New York, having
with accident her machinery, Obliged when
within twelve hundred miles OF New York. retnrn and
put into COX babor. where she arrived the 22l instant
The Postmaster General being ado acqu ained with
these crcumssnces, immediately directions the
postmaster OF Liverpool TO forward the mails which
boa rd the Atlantic by the British
appointed sail Tor New York the first Of February
and his ordsbp feeling assured that you wopd have adopt
oil like liberal towards This department nader sim
liar circumstances has ordered that the mails shall be sent
in their present state, with the of sea postage
chsrgesbe upon the letters credited the United State
post office II the mails had been conveyed their des
tined port by United Ststcs packet
Ii Is understood that the steamer Cambria will be
patched from Cork Tuesday, the Alb proxmo with The
OF the Atlantic, and orders have been given thai
sbp-let,er mail rnsy be fotwa rded by such vessel
have bs houor 20 be, sir obcdent humble servant
: W MABERLy
Postmaster General oil the United States
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25

A VIEW Of tho Metropolis.--We have been shown by
Mr. Casimir Bohn (wbo the pubishe large ogaphc
Of The cities Of Washington and Georgetown The view Is
poico Capitol
metropolis while the border the is
posed delneaons OF the prominent objects OF in
Presidents House Post Office, Patent Once City Hail.
WDdcs Building Jackson Hall, Navy Yard,
College, Aqueduc, Arsenal Washington Monument,
Observatory Jackson Monumen 10 be- and War Department The
question well every particular, and
undoubtedly circulation may be had
Bohn publisher, his stand the CAPITOL and at the
booksellers this Also small view OF Wash
ingon letter papery-Nat Int.
Feb l3-2aw3w
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25

PHILADELPHIA, Febr

PHILADELPHIA, February Is, 1851.
The first number OF the National Argus" new daily
democratic paper made its appearance to-day pubhshsd
by Mcssrs Severns and Chrsty and containsa likeness
and biography of Col. Thomas Florence, the member
elect from the first congressional district OF Pennsylva'
MIA.
Among the items of news in city are:
The committee the legislature in the house Of repre-
sentatves to-day reported bill for consolidating the city
and county of Philadelphia INTO city, on the same plan
the city of New York is governed. This is popular
with the Masses and IT is hoped will pass the
Senate. tsf rNNr ft&.H
The of common pleas have been engaged this week
in investigating the contested of Kneass and Reed
the district attorney. The matter will be resumed on
Thursday
The question Of Judges for the supreme bench
is agitaied daily Among the names mentioned 10
be submitted 10 the democratic convention are, Judge
Jones, exmayor, and late president Judge OF the district
court, Judge Campbell, OF the common pleas Judge
the present president Judge OF the district
court and Judge King president Judge OF the common
pleas and among the wings. ex Mayor Scott ana WA
liam b Reed named but. the vote will De oy gems
raj ticket throughout the State whoever should recSve
the nomination from the democratic convention WIN %
elected by a large majority. m,
Are you aware that within The last lew days me Da'Iy
News ne wspape has been selected az me pnosnef Of
the laws in this city When General Taylor became
President Mr. Clayton gave them TO the North American
PLEBEIAN
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25

We understand that in consequence of the alteration
that place in the House Of Representatives between
Mes.rs lnge Of Alabama and Stanly of North Carolina
meeting took place yesterday between those gentle
men, and, after exchanging shot which did no mischief,
a reconciliation effected between them
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25

NATIONAL couRrEsy.-The following letter, received
on the 18th instant at the Post Office Department from
the General Post Office OF Great Britain exhibits a very
liberal and friendly spirit the part of the British gov
eminent Their prompt courtesy in forwarding the mails
OF the Atlantic by their own contract packet Africa.
credng the United States with the postage deserves
kind and cordial acknowledgment
Washington Republic
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25
NY A, aREKN Aucssonser.

VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 23os ACRES,
Bing Hardy county, Virginia. auction On Thursday the
February shall offer for sale public auction
O'Clock auction in Washington at the corner Of
valuable tract OF land
tanning twenty less, being
purchased Addison Mufdock deceased,
NJ Dcakens and John oye executors Of Wn Deskns
lying Branch Potomac Hardy
Virginia BEGINNING boundary Mineral Spring, well
Big Elk Lick Spring The and distance of
tract will day OF sale.
The above described property Is considered valuable for aeu
grazing purposes daily enhancing
qusnce proximity Virginia State road, The railroad
and bordering the Potomac, where
the stream is abundaniy sufficient milling purposes
The liberal made the day Of sale.
wishing establish hne agricultural
grazing respectfully invited as they viii
- A GREEN,
Feb il-ds Auctoneer.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25
PETITIONS, ETC, PRESENTED UNDER THE RULE.

By Mr.. GILMORE: Tire petition OF J. N. Heherington
ana hundred others cttizeus OF Clanon county,
Pefnsy vania, praying tor mobilization OF the tariff ol
1916 ..... ..-.
By Mr.. NEWELL: The memorial of the Industrial Legis
ature OF New Jersey, in favor Of the freedom OF the publc
lands
by Mr.. COLT; Several memorials Of citizens of New
York Tor additional compensation TO deputy marshais Tor
tax my the
by NJ. GLM ORE; The petition of James McGowen and
bundled and twenty Others, czens OF Butler county
Psnnsy vania praying repeal OF the usiuve-slase
law.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25

LrTrra PROM Ma. CfAv.-A letter ha. been received
from Mr. Clay by his friends in this city, folly approving
Of the Of Senator Beekman, and advising that no
should stand Arm in his position until he has satisfactory
assurances that Governor Fish 10 ousodout compro-
mise measure MANN n. MsvvW.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25

Important dispatches have been received by this gov
eminent from Brazil, through Midshipman Thomas n
LOCKER, who has Just arrived in this city.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25

Furniture. Paintings, De-. Of the late
III Mrs Madison honorable the Orphans Court
Saturday March a5l shall SELL the residence OF The
household effects together
paintings, which the following
An org nal portrait OF Washington, by Stuart.
portrait Of John Adams, by Trumbu pronounced by
The among the best portraits of his father ever
taken)
An original portrait OF Jefferson, by stsar In his best style
DO do James Madison, by Stuart
DO do Madison, do fW Hushc
beauty finish scarcely be eqused IN hs
An original portrait Of James Monroe, by Nnnderyn.
painted expressly of MI Madison, and
bay. never bee u possession OF the family.
Also portraits of Americas Nespucus, Columbus, Sebauan,
Cabot, &c. ,,,-i.-,-
Disciples, by H. by Carlo Spout Tins PIC
turet premium al Brussels In ls0nl
other painuugs worthy inc auenuon OF lovers
OF the fine
+ $3.50 &C. MCGUIRE, Administrator
DYER h MCGUIRE,
rsb oI-d hocnoneers
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25
DIR. Mathcws's Lectures the Bible and Civil Gov



Many of our readers will doubtless recollect the de-
livery of these lectures time since, in the Capitol
and the warm appreciation they commanded from all who
heard them While other divnes have established the
duty OF obedience 10 civil magistrates, Dr. Mathews pur
sues different course, and completes the Argument by
enfocing the sacredness OF civil liberty by appeal TO
the sacred oraces and by portrayng the vast RESPONSE
biity which rests on the United States the guardians
of free institutions.
Dr. Mathews's lectures peculiarly fitted to the
times When fanatics and revolu,onisls preach up q a
higher law" of which they the apostles and ex-
FOUNDERS is only necessary show that the high
est OF all laws distinction between the things
that Casars and the things that belong God, but
it is important to demonstrate that the great principles
upon which civil Institutions founded coincide with
the teachings OF Inspiration and gain from that conci.
dence additional sancity, by adding 10 the duties of the
citizen the duties OF the Christian This latter branch of
the subject has been ably handled by Dr. Mathews We
but repeal, the words OF an able contemporary in New
York, when we say that this work bears upon it the
marks Of mind that has been trained to vigorous effort
and accurate discrimination 1t is written in pure per.
spcuous and classical syle and brings great truths
in the mos, simple and palpabe form
The book is for sale at Mr. Robert Fanham's, Penn.
sylvania avenue
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25

The National Argus the expressive title Of handsome
nav evening penny papef the FIRST number which ap
psrred on Saturday sstbeing in politics radically and de-
nide.ly democratic IL is published by Joseph Ssverns,
esn and Col Robert r. Chri.'y. well-kuown and
anchng whose consistency in supporting the
inith be relied upon, and whose ability
successfully proved by the rrst number Of tneir
journal. We hope IL may meet with full snccsss,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25

The pressure upon columns IL great nj the pres
emf time that we cannot End room for many communi
cations which we wish to publish Indeed, we have
many important articles in typ- which we have been
forced to omit from day to day
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-25
To the Editor.

By the tenor of the remarks OF the Hon. Thomas
Ewing in the Senate on Friday last, the Ewing invsst-
eating committee Of the last session Of Congress are
charged with suppressng the letters OF Mr. Ewing
written to the committee The following letter from the
Clerk OF the House OF Representatives proves MIR. Ew-
ings charge against my colleagues said committee and
myself to be- what have heretofore the floor Of the
House denounced to be- (when made in another shape
an untnitigated falsehood.
w. A. RICHARDSON.