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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17

THOMAS PIERCE TO RE TRIED FoR MURDER The
Grand Jury Of the county Of Hudson n j., has found
80 b; .cain- cbcmas Pterce foc ihe murder " Ieo,v
r,~-n a Gstusr.st No,th Ncb0ks oa nc lsa =
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17
THE DEPARTURE FROM WASHINGTON.

FrOIn Inc W akhiDBtUn htPuDIIc sept. 10
General Scott left this city yesterday afternoon,
companied by General Wool and Surgeon General Law
his way to the West for the purpose of making
examination and inquiries In conjunction with those
officers site for military asy lum On his arrival
at Baltimore learn that he was met at the by
large of citizens and escorted ts the Barnums
Hotel where thousands ocked to his paror to pay their
personal respects and grand serenade was in prepara
ton by yolandts Band to be given him last night. The
General with his associates, will leave Baltimore this
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17
Maine Election.

Maine Election.
THE RESULT IN YORK COUNTY.
ALFRED, September 15 1852
Our returns all in from twenty Of twenty
five towns in this county The result truly glorious
and is as follows:-
Hubbard ........................3 1906
Chandler. er............... ................... 3l75
Crosby. ................ 1915
Scattering Observation-Disclosures. 1856
As to representatives this county entitled to sixteen
We have elected fourteen democrats-two wings only
electeda net gain of three representatives from last
year
The democratic Senators elected by 500.
Old York has done her duty Our majority in York for
Pierce and King. in November will be 1000. This is
fixed fact.
ASPECT OF PARTIES IN THE LEGISLATURE.
PORTLAND. Sept. 16, 1852.
The advertiser, Of this evening says that the wings
will have majority in the Senate For the house 126
representative districts return 81 whgs and 6S demo
Gratis, and there are &c districts to hear from.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17
Whig Mass Meeting Mt Lancaster, Pm.

LANCASTER. Sept. 16, 1852.
The wings Of Lancaster and the adjoining counties
held mass meeting here to day, and the crowd in at
tendance very large Delegations attended from the
surrounding country with bands of music and banners
the wings Of many townships having turned out
in competition for splendid banner costing upwards of
$780, and to be by the wings of this city to the
township sending the largest delegation
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17
SALES BY AUCTION.

A UCTION NOTIFICATIONS BELL. AUCTIoNEER.-
IA BY w. L. Van Zandt-Saturday, at l0 o'clock in the
auction l3 Spruce streetSale of valuable Furn
ture of all descriptions from respectable family &c. by
mo
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17
NEW FANCY DRY GOODS SToRE-THE SUB
inf lndi

NEW FANCY DRY GOODS ST0RE.-THE SUB
~ scrbers would respectfully inform the ladies New
Fourth street and Washington place. block below
the New York Hotel with and choice stock Of
retail trade Of rich French Embrodcres and
Paris made Manas and Cloak of tho latest styles
and shapes in Silk, Velvet and Cloth, Black and Colored
Plain Figured Silks superb stock of Printed Dress
Goods beautiful rare designs large variety
Psids in Silk Merino, and all Wool French Merinocs
plain NJ Delanes Black Bombazeens Alpacas Paramatta
Welsh Fannels in White, Pink, Blue and
other desirable solors; Saxony and Silk Warp Flannes
Printed, Plain and Plaid Cashmere and Wool Long and
Square Shaws Musns, Lace and Muslin Curtains; Linens
Of the best makes sheeting and pillow Table
Damasks Napkins Doyes Diapers Towels and Towelling
Shrtngs Long Lawns French Cambrics and Lawns Linen
Cotton Hosiery Mcrino Shirts and Drawers, ladies' silk and
Merno Under Dresses Ribbon Edgings Insertions &C.;
Courvoisiers Paris Kid Gloves. FRANCE WEDDELL.
703 Broadwav
II Of new Embroideries, per Arctic" and Europa
Novel designs in Sleeves Osborne Collars Alboni Habits,
Linen Embroidered Handkerchief Lace and Muslin Robes
&C. jobbers the Wholesale the Union
70 our Stock JOHN HiGGiSs CO.. Is Broad street.
NEW STYLES CLOAKS AND MANTILLAs.--ON
IN Wednesday September 10TH We shall exhibit our fall
styles Coaks Manas &c. selected In Paris expressly for
our city trade Also in addition to mportations
we received In store good assortment OF fine
Silks and rich dress goods purchased A. auction which are
CITY. TIFFANY q CUTTING, S2l broadway.
YSINE INDIA sHAwLs.-AN INVOICE RECEIVED
this day in value from three to eight hundred
dollars ssh just nmGas ss o arc Of
TIFFANY CUTTING, 32l broadway
FT,ITUS K CORNELL MANUFACTURERS OF TIN
IL Toys Of every variety, fancy japannod TIN ware,
panscd Tobacco Boxes and Spectacle Cases and all kinds
OF pressed Once and sample room John street
wear ksSeon
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17

New York State Temperance Alliance.
UREA, Sept. 16, 1852.
The New York State Temperance Alliance adjourned
after passing resolutions to memoriaze Congress
for the prohibition of the Importation OF liquors.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17

nv s. H0UGH AUCTIONEER WILL SELL THIS
~: day, Friday, September nth at his new saesroom
$40 Broadway between Spring and Prince streets
assortment Of Household Furniture and
cle fancy goods &C. comprising Mahogany Rosewood
Furniture Chamber Sets Bedads Mattresses marble top
Mashstands Bureaus Centre and Card Tables, Parlor
Rockers Hat and Corner Stands Bookcases Wardrobes
Worktables Brussels three ply and Ingram Carpets Lamps
Girandoles &C. Be- all Of which will be sold without
ser
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17

TNXECUTORS SALE.-WILL BE OFFERED AT PUB-
c Nautilus Hall kept by Francis Jones' in
village Of Tompknsyille Staten Island all
of James Murray deceased to wtA dwelling and
lot Of ground Griffin street. lot IS by 100 feet
stories Easements small house acres Of land
egibly located Richmond street. few minutes walk
from the ferry at either Quarantine Stapeton and would
make desirable country residence For particulars apply
to John Murray, Tomphnsville; Mr. c. f. Gurheun,
agent, the premises, A. G. Dixon, No. Fulton
street, N. Y. Terms made known day of sale.
4 join 81 PMaGGRERA MURRAY, Executors.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17

HENRY 7. LEEDS. AUCTIONEER-NO. Ss CHAM
II bers street near Broadway, will SELL tomorrow with
out reserve at lOs o'clock large assortment of Wines
bonded warehouse and well worthy the attention of
tel keepers and restaurants and which
Cherries Maderas, Rum, Gin, Scotch and Irish Whskey,
&C. Also Carets, Champagnes and Liquors Also, forty
baskets OF Champagne choice brands Also 100 gross
wine Bottles English and American. Also $4,000 Segars
For particulars, Catalogues Catalogues ready
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17
FANCY ARTICLES.


SILVER ELECTRO PLATED WARE OF CHARLES
Christohe Co.Just received from these celebrated
manufacturers large invoice Of soup Tureens Dishes,
platee Spoons Forks, dessert Knives Tea sets Trays
AXE BASKETS &c. So All these articles are OF the best
French and English patterns and are warranted much
uperior for and TO the slverware that plated
the ordinary process They offered to the trade At
ho lowest prices VICTOR BISHOP, Importer
% Maiden lane up stairs
Culver WARE AT REDUCED PRICES
y Csstors, Heaters, Hgglcrs,
Tea Sets, Toast Racks Jrandolcs
Coffee Pots, Greayy Boats, Candlesticks,
Bowls, Bottle Stands, Fruit Stands,
Bells, re Fails. &c, SO.
For sale TO the trade by
VICTOR BISHOP, Importer, % Maiden lane.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17

Daniel Ullman and the Govern0rship.
BUFFALO, September TO- 1852.
letter from Daniel Ullman, of New York declining
the nomination of Governor appears in the Buffalo Com
merc1ai Advertiser to- day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17

STEAM FERRY OR TOW BOAT WALLABOUT, LATE
ly called the Ben Bolt, will be sold by Anthony J..
Beecker at auction at the Merchants Exchange
day September 20 at IL o'clock ls9 tons 30 inch cylinder
stroke Can be the foot Of Montgomery
East River, before the sale.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17

T0HN vANDEWATER, AUCTIoNEER-THIS DAY,
- at l0a o'clock at the sales room, No IA Wall
Paintings in rioh gilt famesA line Of 200 oil paintings of
embracing great variety pleasing subjects
and others respectfully invited TO this
ton Of American talent Also by order of the
oil paintings with which the sale will commence Also 50
French paintings copper embracing variety Of
jects. Catalogues the morning of sale.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17

John W. SOMERINDYKE, AUCTIONEER.-STORE,
No ii Spruce street-Saloon furniture-On Saturday
18th inst at o'clock at No. Fulton street. Opposite
Fulton market consisting Of saloon tables chairs oyster
boy counter two steam tables and steam pipes framed
paintings mirrors, marble top washstand. Also lot Of
bedseads and bedding NIB Furniture sale at the store
Tuesday next. w. T. BOYD Salesman.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17

vTEAs, LIQUORS, AND GROCERIES, AT AUCTION
j Friday, September H. At 101S o'clock, English and
German Mustard sweet Chocolate Gusva Jeies Jujube
Paste Pencils Ink Maccaroni Rice Starch Teas Coffee,
Sugars Matches Cheroots Segars SNUFF Tobacco brandy
Gn Rum Champagne Port and other Wines and Cordals
WELLINGTON A. CARTER, Auctioneer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17

0UHN l.. VANDEW ATEK, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. l..
yandewster will sell, on Saturday, Sept Is, at lOls
o'clock at the sales room, No IA Wall street. large and
desirable assortment Of superior custom made
mahogany and black walnut furniture consisting
suits in brocatelle satin damask
cloth; eegeres extension dining tables mahogany
and walnut; marble pier and sofa tables libra
ry and secretary ladies cabinets and tables
wardrobes teteatetes, sofas, chairs dvans lounges
French Gothic and scroll bedsteads bureaus
mattresses, paasses, &c also suits enameed and
BILE top and plain chamber furnture; also,
octave pianofore of superior tone and finish Cata
lOgues on the m Of sale
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17
COPARTNERsIIIP NOTICES.

nISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERSHIP.--THE co
~ partnership heretofore existing under the name o.
Holmes Company Is this day dissolved by mutual
sent. JOHN HOLMES,
ISAAC NIDB0TTON,l
New York, September 14th, 1852. CHARLES G. RICE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17

w This day at l0s o'clock, at No. l6 North william
street hand and Book Case
hand Furniture Also Dry Goods and Hardware Sale pc
N B-Reguar sales Of Furniture and Dry Goods twice
Nee
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17
A MEXICAN EXCHANGE BANK, OF GEORGETOWN,
IA ID. c., redeemed at u Of one per cent, by
S. T. ]. S. DUNNING, 1856 Greenwich street.

CAsH ADvANCES-IN SUMS OF s5 TO $500. ON DRY
~ Goods Silver Plate, Pianos Watches Jewellery, Dia
monds Fancy articles and most kinds Of
ty at the Life Insurance and Loan Oce No. 81 Warren
street. N. B.-Persons dealing with this office will be
treated in an honorable and confidential manner.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-17

w A. CARTER, AUCTIoNEER.-MORTGAGE SALE
w Of Horses and Carriages Saturday Sept 18TH at
u o'clock in front of the New Haven Railroad Freight Do
Walker street and Cortandt alley Two pair
Of HorsesOne pair brown and pair grey sound and
kind years old Four secondhand modern Coaches
lined with drab cloth,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-01
From Halifax.

HALIFAX, Dec 20.
The Cunard steamer Canada, from Liverpool, with
dates the 18th inst arrvedat Halifax at l01 o'clock
last night She left Liverpool at o'clock the after
noon of the l3h and experienced succession OF vo-
lent gales. She brings 81 passengers.
The steamer Asia on the 9TH.
Affairs of France continue TO engross public attention.
No striking incidents aloat Several leeons oil
National Guards have been dismissed from dlsaiecton.
There had been Improvement in the Liverpool cot
ton market since the sailing of the Baltic. Flour was
quiet and prices had receded cd per barrel. Corn In
good demand at slight advances.
The provision market was unchanged at previous adj
yanccs. Lard was well sustained.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 10.
London stock market has been rather active. and
prices rallied American stocks have undergone no
particular change during the week.
DENMARK-The tlost violent agitation in all the cap
tas of Europe has been consequent upon the critical
affairs in France. The negotiations representing the
dispute between the Duches had been suddenly resumed
with disposition to bring matters TO solution.
FKANcE.-The vote of army, FAR heard from,
60 900 in favor OF Louis Napoleon, $4,000 against him.
Few serious disturbances those limited TO extent.
Total 500. Theirs has been again arrested
and sent TO the PrussiaA frontiers. Grardn has
signed the edtorship of % La Press" and is about TO
depart for America The Socialists, during their short
ascendency at Nvre, burned the Registers and Ar
chives, and destroyed much property. The complete
dechambrood, Henry W. had sought interview with
Prince Schwartzenbourg at Vienna, and was told Ma
poeon mnst receive the countenance Of all monarchal
cabinets Seventy newspapers had beer suppress
ed in France.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-01

The departments of Saonett Serre and Aller had
been placed in state OF siege, but the Disturbances
which induced the insignificant that every
where the troops triumphant
The Tangier matter had been admirably arranged
and the town thus escaped bombardmen by the French
The Liverpool journal hints pretty positively at a
serious rupture n the British Cabinet consequence
Lord Pamerstons conduct and his answer to the ad-
dress presented him in regard Kossuth is stated
that Baron Brumen the Russian minister, had made
presentations Of the much caledor interference and
that Earl Grey had positively declined continue as
sociated colleague with Lord Palmerston. The dis.
rupton seems almost inevitable unless Palmerston re.
tires In such event. the Journal looks upon Lord
Clarendon as most likely to be his successor.
The paper in referring to the acts of Louis Ma
poleon than suspects foreign agency in the FreReh
revolution, absolutism being the motive power.
The steamship Hermann, from Southampton, which
port she left the 3d. arrived this morning with sixty
three passengers.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-01
From WASHINGTON.

WAsHINGroN Dec. &c.
Senate met at quarter to ono.
Mr.. Fetch said as there quorum present, he
wonld move adjournment.
Mr.. Bradbury hoped the Senate would wait few min-
utes, and perhaps quorum would appear. Something
ought to be done towards investigation to the
causes Of the fire in the Library
Mr.. Felch withdrew his motion.
Mr.. Mangum moved that when the Senate adjourn II
shall be until Nosday. The Chair decided the motion
to be out Of order Less than quorum could only adj
journ from day to day
Mr. Mangum moved then that the Senate adjourn
lost-ayes 10, noes TO-
After short interval Mr.. Mangum renewed his mo-
ton and being then agreed the Senate adjourned until
tomorrow
HousE-Thc Speaker announced the following as the
select committee Bounty Land Bill: Durham. Ste-
yens Of Georgia. Harris OF Pennsylvania, Tucker and
Bissell.
The Speaker laid before the House communication
from the Librarian of Congress stating the loss of the
Library and contents by fire Tuesday morning last
in manner unaccountabe, fire had been in the
apartments for long period nor lights burning at the
time II has always been in his charge. The loss oil
books is about 35 900 volumes; 90 600 volumes were
saved in the al dining rooms.
He expressed the hope that a searching investigation
will be had the of the conagration that
like calamity may not happen the buildings or
groundsto inquire into the origin of the fire. and whc
Their the consequence Of negligence OF the officers
of Government, persons Of either both Houses
whether the fire was caused by the furnace nues by
what cause.-The extent of the injury OF the building
and best mode of constructing Library soon, 10
guard against similar disturbances
Stanton, of KentucKy, introduced bill, which was
passed making appropriation Of So 900, to be ex
pended for the discharge OF expenses incurred for the
extinguishment of the late fire in the Library oil Con-
Qrcss-the removal of the rubbish for the
of the books saved. and the construction oil temporary
building for this purpose.
The House then adjourned till Tuesday
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-01
From Washington,
WAsHINGroN. Dcc. p.


SENATE.-Mr. Miller introduced bill making appro-
priatons for the improvement of certain rivers and ar
bors being the bill which passed the House last
session 1t was referred to tue committee com
On motion Of Me-. CaSs, tho Presidents message rvlo
ting the Prometheus affair referred TO the commit
tee on foreign relations
Mr. Hale's resolution calling for information in rca-
ton to the law aboshing ogsng in the navy, Ia
ken mp and passed.
Tie compromise resolution Of Mr.. Foote was taken
up when sharp personal sparrng took place between
Houston and Foote which lasted till the Senate ad
lourned
In the House several propositions discussed but
no action was had before it adjourned.
The French minister has n Geographic despatch sta
ting that the house of Mr.. Dupn president of the As
sembly, invested by troops, and Gen. Changarner
had been imprisoned at the latest dates from Paris
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-01

THE TWO GovERKoRs BIGLER.-Wo believe there
have been two instances but cannot
member them, where two brothers have been Governors
of States at and the time hut there is in
record where brothers have been far apart
under such peculiar circumstances is the
with the Biglers of Pennsylvania. William Bgler is
the Governor elect Of Pennsylvania, and his brother
John Bgler is the governor elect of the Of Caor
MIA One will have charge of the Keystone of the arch
and the other the Eureka of the CHnle1eracy. One
will govern the Pacific, the other on the Atlantic
OHr viii bc chief magistrate OF the State of mineral
fields OF iron, copper and lead, the other chief magis
of untold deposits of gold and silver patina and
mountains o { sinnabar. To wind up the story, they
formerly printers, and worked journeymen in
Clear6ed county, Pennsylvania.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-01
From Buffalo.

buffalo, Dec. %.
About O'Clock, A. M, one Of the most destructive
fires that has visited for years broke out in building
on Main street, oppose the Mansion House, known
Spaulding's Exchange; Erie Hail. Bank of Attica. and
several spacious entirely consumed. The fire
tended down Commercial aud Loyas streets, burning
down several stables and buildings on each street The
GOODNESS of the night and the scarcity of rendered
It impossible to subdue the fearful progress Of the flames
During the time this fire raging another alarm up
town given, which proceeded from Swan street,
The remen could divide their forces consequently
three handsome dwellings consumed. IL is impos-
sble at preseut to estimate anything like tie immense
loss The offices of most Of leading lawyers were
in the Exchange In the first fire the extensive stores
of Williams & Co., and o. II. P Williams the tailor
shop Of l.. ID. Hibbard, and confectionery OF F. Heth
& Co., were destroyed. Ten twelve other buildings
entirely consumed
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-01
From Washington.
WAsHINGroN De,

WASHINGTON, Dec. %, s p. NJ.
SENATE.-A communication received from the
Navy Department in reply resolution calling for
formation violations OF the law abolishing oggng
in the navy.
The committee military affairs reported favorably
to the Joint resolutions creating the breve rank Of lieu
tenent general
The compromise resolutions of Mr.. Foote taken
up which Gen. Cass speaking when the Senate
ad ourned to meet Friday
The House did nothing Of any moment.
Mr.. Owen, late Consul at Havana had arrived in
Charleston and Judge Sharkey had arrived in Havana.
Snow fell for the first time for twenty years Charles
ton and Savannah the 18th inst.
The steamer Pampero has been condemned to he sold
the 10th Of January for violating the neutrality act
of 1873
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-01-01
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Dec "a. Up.

WASHINGTON, Dec "a, p. M.
The fire in the Congressional Library broke this
morning half past o'clock II first discovered
ly the Watchmen. The flames were then the centre
table, sweeping round the northwest shelving. When
the door was burst open few buckets Of water would
have suppressed the fire. But very shortly and by the
time alarm had been sounded the entire library in
flames The library contained 80 900 Volumes OF those
20 600, in adjoining room, were saved. All the
busts. paintings, and elegant fixtures destroyed.
Loss estimated 500 GEO. The roof Of the building is
all burned out and the exterior front of the build
ing blackencd 10y the smoke President and members
of the Cabinet the ground. An engine
placed in the rotunda.
Every passage IN the building was flooded with water
as most Of il had to he carried in buckets Many thou
sand people present. The dome at one time
in danger but this and the chambers of Congress are
uninured. The flames were suhducd about ~ o'clock,
but columns of smoke from the burning fragments still
rising up 1t is ascertained whether the fire caught
from lues, the gas light: whether it the act oil
an incendiary.