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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-06-14
Professor Loomis and the New Elements OF
Geometry"

NEW \ DIRK, June ~ 1901
To the Editors Of The Tribune:
GENTLEMEN The following article was
prepared for publication IN the New-York Literary
World in reply to an attack by Professor LOOMS, OF
the New-York University, upon my New Elements
of Geometry which was published in that paper
May 81 and June :. Upon offering my reply this
morning, was told that was too late for the paper
Of the i4th inst, and could not at any rate have
hearing before the 2lst And secondly, that the art
Gle OF Professor Boomiss published as an lnde-
pendent article. and the Literary World did not con
sider itself usser any obligation to publish reply
Whether there was an understanding or agreement
between the Editors and the Professor that the learn
ed gentleman might attack as severely as he please
and ne should be held safe from any reply, did not
inquire
Under the circumstances, not feeling Wiling 70
STAY killed two weeks and then not to have any
assurance Of chance for resuscliaton, by giving Tie
article early place IN your columns, you VIII 40
me favor, and, think, serve The cause OF science
Respectfully yours. SEBA SMITH.
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TIEsDAY MORNING sEssIoN.

lil"AN = Y lLt IT, I-0I.
The Congress came 10 order. President EyANs In
the C1air the minutes, Of Mondays session were
read and approved. and the following we're is pro-
ted
hesofved, That Committee 70 appointed dran ne
nora 10 the legislatures u the States favor OF Land
The following resolution, presented by Mr. Man
nng, was referred 10 The Business Committee:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-06-14

Court OF APPEALs.-The June term of
the Court Of Appeals wili commence at the vsse Of
Eimlra, Chemung County. on Tuesday, the l7thinst.
There are les causes on the Calendar
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L. kIarshal's Office

E1ceSS If Passengers. Williams,
Of the British brig Martha from Galway. vas arrest
ed On charge OF bringing excess Of passengers. He
gave tail Tor his appearance.
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EPlscoPAL CONVENTION IN North CARO-

Episcopal CONVENTION IN NORTH tARO-
L1TA-REIR4CrIoN OF THE BlsH0P.-Th-s eccleSlas-
teal body met IN St Johns Church, "a Fayetteville
on Wednesday the esth ult. The Bishop OF the Do
cese and - clergymen, with - lay delegate repre-
seLt-ug - parishes were present. THIS attendance
a. much more full Than has ever before been IN ne
diocese THIS Wa caused by the troubles which nave
occurred within The last -Lree years Ia regard - an
alleged Romish tendency u the teachings and prac-
tees Of the bishop and some of ihe clergy chiefly
or altogether those brought here from other states
Tie Ll,hCp made 20 tie Contention q iuA and most
emphatic TetTacilOn OF al these offensive doctrines
and practices which he attributes mainly % violent
diseases, hlCh Frustrated his mental AID physical
system. TIE discussions III the Convention we're
earnest. interesting and s0Inetme> excited sa;-
lsfacfCTy arrangement Of ali difficulties was finally
per,eciec and UNANIMOUSLY agreed 70 under circun-
stances C.! impressive so.emLlty. The Convention
adjourned Cu Monday night last
lHa-eiga n. c. Register, tn.
INTERESTING KELcs.-On removing an
Old house adjoining tie SEMINARY buildings. at Aston
RIDGE 10 Delav are County. Pa. a beam WAS dis
covered distinctly marked February Goth, l704. A
lesa MEDAL was also taken from the cellar wall. The
house was tui'; by Dui.on family, who were the
associates OF Nm. Penn.
u The Pre- sIdent writes to the Mayor
Of Providence, IN reply 10 invitation to visit that
city. that Clca engagements viii not permit hum 70
do 80 during the pfeseL, Summer
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-06-14
Ph.laieIphia, June 9, 1851.

CmcuIr CouRT.-In the suit between
Mott & Ayres and Mir. Thursby, as to boiler for
steam engine at Bushvick, which has occupied some
days the Jury, Friday forenoon, found a verdict
for plaintiff of $2.326 40.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-06-14
CITY ITEMS.

BArNUM AND JENNY LIND.-We publish
the suboined note from Jenny Lind to Mr.. Barnum,
for the purpose of showing that the contract dis
solved without any il-fceng either part. It will
be observed that the proposal 70 terminate it at the
ninetv-hird concert came from Mr. Barnum. We
have also Mr. Barnums authority for saying that
there has been no unfriendy difference whatever be-
tween himself and Miss Lind and that the reason for
terminating the engagement was his desire to visit
Europe in the North America.
Top T. BARNuM, Esq-My dear SIR: accept your
proposition TO close our contract tonight At the end
of the sd Concert, on condition of my paying you
s. Geo. IN addition to the sum forfeit under the con
dton Of not finishing the engagement at the end OF
100 Concerts.
| am, dear Sir, yours, most truly,
JENNY LIMB
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10
NEW FALL G. 0OD 8
GREAT R4PGATNS.

THE undersigned have received a large,
fine and well selected stock of Fall and
Winter Goods, to which they invite the
attention of the public. Their stock con.
sists in part of Calicoes, Ginghams, Mus
lin d'Laines, Cashmeres, plain and figured
Afpacca, Worsfed Dress goods, Merinos,
Cassimeres, Oil ealicoes, Linen Cambria
hd'kfs., Linen table clothes, Embroideries,
Drapery, Musslins, Capes, Collars, Blan-
kets, Flannels, Jeans, Kerseys, Domestic,
Ticking, Tweeds, and full assortment of
men and boys CLOTHING, Hats, Caps,
Boots and Shoes.
Also
Saddlery, Cutlery, Umbrellas, Hosiery
and Gloves, Perfnmery, Lace goods, and
variety of fancy articles
II will be Of interest TO every body to
call at their store and examine before buy
ing elsewhere, as the above stock will be
sold at the most reduced cash prices.
BERNHEIMER & BRO.
Oct 10 7tf
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10
(. n. YOE g. Co.
ushOIesREe - ReeGlJ Grocery,
Produce and Commission
.WERCH.A.V'T5S.

NNOD4NG IL MtSCs
urOULD respectfully inform the public.
and the planters in particular, that
hsv have this day opened Wholesale
nd ~ Retail Grocery, Produce and Commits.
.ou House, in Rodney, in the old stand
Srmerly occupied by Yoe & Stewart
They will furnish all kinds of Plantation
Supplies upon the most reasonable terms,
s;tber % for cash or drafts on New Orleans.
EseIing very thankful to their friends for
MAST fayors, they hope the new firm will
r.caiye a liberal share Of their patronage.
Tbey have large Cotton Shed close to
Ibe hank of the river, where the Cotton
w;ll not have to be rolled more than a few
cards before it is upon the boat. They will
!.sceiye, store and ship Cotton on as good
and reasonable terms as it can be done in
Rodney. They are in constant receipt of
i. roe supplies of Groceries and Provisions
f,on @ the North and West, where they re-
osiysa their present stock. For a list of
,beir stock on hand they refer you to the
advertisement below. Aug l8 If
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10

I.-Rates Of Premium az low those Of any
other Responsible Office
"A speedy and satisfactory adjustment of
lssses by the General Agen: of the Company
for tho Western and Southern States.
3,-Arhtration (of all differences which may
arise) by referees mutually chosen.
4.-Awards promptly paid in Specie, Banka.
bio Funds, or Exchange on New York, Balti-
more, Charleston, New Orleans, st. Louis, Lou
isville Pittsburg, or Cincinnati, at Che option
6f the insured.
rPamphlets, setting forth the mode and
principles Of adjusting losses-Rates of Pre-.
mums-cass6-ation of Hazards, &C., &c, &C.,
furnished to the custoffers of the Office free OF
charge.
For further information apply to the under.
lignad, who is fully authorized TO Insure
DwELLIsGs, STOKES, HOTELS. .W9RE HOUSES,
MILLS, MANUFACTURES, BARNS, &c.
ALSO
Household Furniture, and Goods. Wares, did
Merchandise. contained or stored therein, a.
gainst loss or damage by Fire.
ALSO
Dry. Goods, Groceries, Manufactured Goods,
Produce. Household Furniture, Lipe Stock. and
tUery other description of Merchandise Person
al Property, shipped or to be shpPed per good
Steamboat, or boats to and from points on the
Western waters, or between Eastern cities lvia
Lakes, OF other inland rcute) and any towns in
the Western country, against the hazards Of
INLAND TRANSP ORTA TION.
Also
Shipments of Goods Wares and Merchandise,
per good vessels, between New Orleans and
Eastern ports-betwecn New Orleans and other
Gulf ports-between all American ports and
English or European ports. or to any other
fnaratime port whatsoever in the Atlantic wa
ters, against the p4rils Of the,seas
]. j. PERSON, agent,
Protection Insurance Company.
0rtohar OK IQ50 Q-du
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10

NE have landing from Ships Two Noun
w tain, Carnetra, and Bark Rainbow.
MA CKEREL-828 packages. No. /, g. 8.
in bols., half, quarter and kits.
INDIGO--450 lbs. superior.
CLOVES-500 lbs. Cayane,
CIT'RON-l59 boxes new,
RAISINS-l6OO packages, boxes, halves and
quarters, of Kneslers brand.
Ma CE-250 pounds,
LOBSTERS-4O boxes of fresh, put up in
ID. cans.
iSALMON--45 boxes of fresh, put up in Is.
cans.
RED CURRANT JE6L Y--25 boxes quart
jars. 80 boxes half pin. jars.
PIE FRUIT-l00 boxes Lewis g. Co., pack
ing,
100 boxes Underwood paching.
PRESERVES--30 boxes assorted, put up in
pound cans, warranted to keep for five
years.
is boxes preserved damsans,
Is do do peaches,
Is do do ounces,
10 do do green gauges,
PEPPER SAUCE--65 boxes, of Lewis &
LEMON SYRUP-l00 Boxes, Underwood
also, 90 boxes Of true Lemon Syrup, put
up in large bottles, from pure juice Lem,
ous,
CAPERS--30 boxes. selected. of Underwoods
COD FISH--200 large boxes. packed in box.
es of 100 lbs. each, and all selected fresh
HERRINGS GS--l87 boxes, selected, part with
the Roe in.
CRANBERRIES--147 packages, bbls. hall
and quarter.
CHOCOLATE--75bo boxes fresh, Bakers No. /
BROMA--30 boxes fresh, Bakers
COCOA--25 do DIS do
GROUND SPICES--l60 boxes, all kinds
for sale for cash or city acceptance, by
VIM. i. CUSHING g. Co,
Nov. %. 1850 New Orleans
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10

A LEARNED COUNSELLOR, In the middle
of an affecting appeal in a court on SLAM
der suit. let off the following fight of geni-
us:-Slander, gentlemen, like boa con-
strictor of gigantic size and immeasurable
proportions, wraps coil after coil Of its un.
weildy body about its unfortunate victim.
and needless of the shrieks OF agony that
come from the inmost depths of lis victims
soul, loud and reverberating as the mighty
thunder that rolls in the heavens, it finally
breaks its unlucky neck upon the iron
wheels Of public opinion. forcing him first
to desperation, then to madness, and finally
crushing him in the jaws Of mortal DEATH.
" III Che counsel COR The plalntif ohIae nc
with his tobacco o0x
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10
SUPERIOR OLD BRANDY.
Nov. %, $50

yxT E are daily expecting by ship Francis P
w Sage, an invoice from the only importers
BARCLAY & Livingstone in New York, Of supe-
rior Goddard Brandy, and are prepared to fill or
ders for the same, and viii sell by the cask or
by demiiohn This Brandy is well known as
the only kind to be fourd at John Hlewlett's Gel
ebraied Bar, in this city.
w. L. CUSHING & Co.
New Orleans, Nov. %, 1850
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10
w. l.. CUSHING &. 90.
Commission and Forsoard;ng
HOUSE.
Nov 80. lS49. iastf
TO COUNTRY MERCHA NT,S.
NEW ARRANGEMENTS

ME subscribers will, in addition 10 their
u present Commission Business, conduct a
General Grocery Business, at Wholesale only,
and on and after the lst November next they
viii keep large and well selected stock Of ey.
cry description of Groceries. Their arrange.
ments in the Northern markets are such, that
they avail themselves of all the bargains offering
there, and are able to purchase at the lowest
market prices. They have now on the way
large invoices Of fresh goods, and will have the
fresh new Cranberries, Buckwheat, Figs, Raj
sins, Currants, &c, which are received in New
Orleans. Their terms will be made liberal and
satisfactory, but in order to be successful and
sell at their usual low prices, they cannot sell
without good City acceptances. Merchants
wishing to purchase goods at the North, (Dry
Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, 6Sc) can
have their orders filed by Messrs. Child g. Cush-
ing, General Commission Merchants, No. 80,
India ST., Boston, by ordering through us. All
goods purchased by our friends in Boston, will
be forwarded by us free of all commissions.
w l. CUSHING & CO.
Oct 10 55 Common st. New Orleans.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10
,T,ssg ReceiUed.

aEtESG KAECBEUGtSs
II H. .YOE s. Co. have on hand and
u. for sale
100 bbls Mess Pork,
so i" Prime do.
40 /" New Wheat Flour,
OOpieces Bagging,
100 coils Rope,
1900 pair best Negro Russets,
10 boxes Negro Boots;
5000 yards Negro Winter Jeans, :
Jeans, Linseys, Coffee, Sugar, Candles,
Soap, Molasscs, Salt, &C., &c.
Aug Is 52-tf
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10

The official vote Of the people of Texas on
the proposition made them by the Federal Gov
in accordance with one Of the laws comprising
the peace measures, was as follows: For accep>
lance, 9250-sor rejection, 1866.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10
ITO Planters.

n H.YOE & Co. will furnish all kinds
Il. of Plantation Supplies on pledges of
cousignments of Cotton to the House of
nsssrs. Fellowes & Co., New Orleans,
ar will make liberal cash advances on the
same. Aug IS 52-ti
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10

S. FIR ABBAv. WIN. MN. Russell.
Drs. ABEsAY s. RUSSELL,
HAVING associated themselvse in the
Ilpractice Of Medicine, offer their pro-
fessional services to the citizens of Port
Gibson, and the vicinity.
Office in the building formerly occupied
by the Planters Bank.
May 10, 1850. 37-ly
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10
Insolvent Notice.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, }

CLAIBORNE COUNTY.
TO all creditors of the estate Of JoHH L.
ToRREy, deceased.
YOU are hereby cited and notified to pre-
i sent your claims against said estate de-
clared insolvent, Probated according to
law, to the Clerk of the Probate Court Of
said county, on or before the 18th day Of
May, A. ID. 1851, for examination and re-
port or the same will be forever barred.
g WITNESS Hon. JAMES A.
MAXWELL, Judge ofthe Probate
S6 Court of Claiborne county, the
Fourth Monday Of October, A.
ID. 1850, and Seventy fourth year ofthe In
dependence of the United States of Amer
lica.
Issued the slst day of October, A. D. 1850.
JAMES. A. GAGE, Clerk.
Nov ], 1850 l0-6m
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10
Lumber Y ard

YTyHE subscriber viii keep constantly on
! hand ut his Lumber Yard, back ofthe
Jail, in Port Gibson, good assortment OF
CYPRUS LUMBER,
consisting Of Flooring. Weatherboardiag,
inch Plank, for fencing, Scdntling, &C.,
which he will sell as cheap as can be had
at any saw-Mill. :, ,,w,
Nav % 1850 13-tf
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10

Fall and Winter Goods.
sQ ROSER g. BROTHER offer to their
-. customers and the public generally, a
large and fresh stock of Fall and Winter
Goods, some Of the leading articles mem
tioned below.
4Calicoes, Ginghams, Plain and Figured
Muslin de Lains, Plain Hungarian Alpa-
cas-. Changeable do, Black do, Cassi-
meres, Casinets, Tweeds. Linseys, Jeans,
Blankets, Flannels and Doaestics.
CLOTHING.
A full and well selected stock Of Gentle-
mems Clothing, fine Shirts, Hats. Gaps,
Boots and Shoes, saddIerY, and Trunks,
with a good many other articles usual TO
our line of business. All the above goods
will be sold very low for cash. Ladies
and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to
call and sec.
Oct. Is, 1850-s
NHAY's best sugar.cured Hams for sale
II By j. w. CHAMpLIN,
Grand Gull, May 81, 1850.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10

/ m OUNCES sulph. Quinine, justre-
Iljl) ceired and for sale for cash By
Aoril I 10. 1sb0-34 Al. McGILL.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1851-01-10

& The following is the letter Of Jas. Buchanan,
in reply to an invitation to attend Union
meeting, in Philadelphia:--
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-04-17
Mysterious Poison,

Tho oURARE is violent poison, prepared by
some of the tribes, chiefly cannibals, who mbabit
the forests bordering on the Orinoco, the Rio-Ne-
gro, and the Amazon. 1t is a solid, black matter
OF reslnous appearance and perfectly soluble in
water, and is supposed to be procured from spe-
cies of thorn abundant in the country. Such at
least is the origin assigned to it by Baron Won
Humboldt. This ustrious philosopher has given
relation of the feasts of the Indians upon their
going each year to gather the plant, LAswsToNA
CURARE, which produces the poison in the forests
of Javita. He also minutely describes the method
Of extracting the curare and the singular effects
of this poison, which may be taken into the stomach
with impunity, while, introduced by puncture
under the skin, it causes almost immediate death
New details have since been given by travellers,
but much doubt and uncertainty still rest upon the
subject. The recent experiments of learned
Freedman 90 far to confirm the marvels related of
the poison, at the same time that they appear to
complete its history,
Upon injecting liquid solution of curare into
the veins of an animal, death ensues instantane-
Ously, without the creature uttering cry, man.
iiesting any species of cunvulsive agitation. If
the poison be introduced under the skin, It's effects
manifest themselves more slowly but death inva-
rably supervenes with similar and very singular
symptoms. The animal appears not to feel the
wound bird will fly as usual, but at the end of
a few seconds it falls dead without uttering cry,
or giving the least sign of suffering. A rabit or
dog will 90 and come after the infiction of the ia
tai puncture, In its ordinary manner, but 1t soon
appears fatigued and lies down as if to sleep
Then respiration ceases sensibilty and life disap-
pear and it dies without struggle.
In general, when life ceases suddenly, the nerves
retain for some time the power of reaction under
the influence of mechanical or chemical stimulants
If a nerve of motion be excited commissions super
vene in the corresponding muscles; if the skin
be pinched, certain special movements will follow.
After death by curare, none ofthese phenolnna can
be induced; there is complete annihilation OF all
the properties of the nervous system. The nerves
ofthe still warm animal that died but minute ago
are as inert as those OF one that has long been
cold and stiff. The blood is completely black, and
so much altered that it coaguates with difficulty.
The citv Of Newark is TO be liphtod with ras
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-04-17
The Wonders of tIae Universe.
LIFE IN THE AIR

Leaving the domains Of the waters and the re-
glons of the earth, let US direct few thoughts
toward subject at present i'll understood, but at
the same time highly interesting-ife in the air.
1t is to be remarked, however at the outset, that
it is nconceivabe that any species of either vege-
table or animals should constantly live in the air
While the earth is the great dwelling-pla and
the sea the broad home, of an innumerable multi
tude of those minute organisms to which we have
directed attention, the air is merely temporary
residence TO any Of them. No animal or plant
with which we are acquainted, however minute,
ever carry on the functions of life in the air
Vegetable and animal existence, in its mnutest
FORMS has exclusively relation to the earth OF to
the waters as the scenes in which the development
and propagation ofsuch life is to have its place
sire simply to express the fact--and a wonderful
fact it is-that the atmosphere is at all times
charged with minute and invisible particles of or
ganic existence, which upon falling on the earth,
or INTO the waters spring at once into activity
Regarding the manner in which such minute Or
ganlsms are received by the atmosphere there pre-
walls some difference of opinion and much obscuri-
ty. number Of circumstances are, however, on
record, which show that the force with which bod
les are lifted into the air is abundantIy more than
adequate to account for the elevation of such light
particles as the germs of microscopic plant or
animal ne records of meteorology TEEN with
instances OF the transporting power of srial cur
rents, which render the matter positively certain.
Thus we are told that even fish and similar sub
stances have been carried up into, and then pre-
cipitated from, the atmosphere. On the 9th Of
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1851-04-17
Yellow Fever Anecdote.

Under this head the New Orleans Delta relates
the following:
Doctor said the dying man, opening his lang
uid eyes, 'how long do you think can live!
MY poor friend,' answered the physician, wip-
ing the tears from his spectacles, Il do not think
that you can live more than twenty-four hours
'Oh doctor!' exclaimed the dying man, don't
say that But still if can't live, suppose must
bend to the will Of Proydencen
The sick man covered his face with the bed
clothes. and the physician not being able to endure
the scene, was just about to depart, when his pa
tlent called for him-'Doctor, what do you think
it will cost for my funeralg
My poor frend,' answered the humane phys-
cian with tears in his eyes, it will not cost much
probably not more than $25
The dying man started up in his bed, and rails
ing his hands as though he was going to exercise
ghost, exclaimed, in the most pitiful tones, sOh
no, Doctor, don't say that / cant afford to pay
Ssy5 to be buried. It's higher than other people
pay and can't afford it!
So saying the young gentleman sunk back, and
wept like Niobe. Although worth some four or
five thousand dollars in solid cash, he couldn't af-
ford to die, because the funeral would cost him s25
The meaness of his disposition striking into hls
system, drove the fever out, and he recovered.