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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-01

TIE STRANGE The 9th ut, gives the following
cnncIns;oy ." ~ the singular fancy Of Miss Louisa
SwalIz:-This young lady, Of whom we spoke few
days since, as having excited much wonder among
the citizens ofNewpo by her singular determination
to live nine days and nights in the woods on bread
and water, completed her tenn of penance at three
O'Clock on Saturday afternoon. During her stay
there she has been visited by ten thousand persons;
on Good Friday afternoon alone, four thousand per-
sons visited her in three hours and half. She has
been closely guarded by her friends, for much fear
was entertained for her safety on account Of the
astounding Developments which she made in regard
to the nunneres Indications were rife that an ef1ort
would be made to abduct her, close her mouth by
fair means or foul So great indeed was the exaspera
ton in q certain quarter, that on Thursday night
her straw covering was fired, and by miracle
almost, she escaped burning As it was she lost con-
siderable clothing, and several valuable keepsakes
It being generally kaOwn that she would join the
Protestant church yesterday morning, the German
Lutheran chopel, of Newport, was densely crowded
at an early hour, and many went away unable to gain
adp;sion. Her appearance as she passed down the
isle, created great sensation, and whisper ran
she was admitted into membership, the excitement
Of which, however, together with her exhaustion,
produced sudden illness, and she was carried into
the parsonage next door, She soon became better
and when the services closed, no doubt was enter
tanned Of her recovery. On being questioned touch
ing the peculiarly Of her course, she answered by
laying her hand on her heart and saying" This
satisfies me-perhaps you would take some other
means Of easing your conscience" She has hereto
pearance, is entirely rational. Now that she has
finished her eccentric course, and become an humble
citizen again. we leave this convert from Catholicism
as we found her-the modest Louisa Swartx
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-01

FIRE IN SAvANNAH.-About half past eight
O'Clock, last night fire broke out in house situa
ted ON Jefferson street, and occupied by 8. H. Fisk
The building formed one Of the block situate on the
corner Of Jefferson and Broughton Streets owned by
Captain John Dillon. The flames had extended
considerably, and done much injury to the rear Of
the building before the engines could bring them
under control and though large streams poured
in on all sides, owing to the hesdway already OBJ
tanned, the whole block was, in short time, com.
pletey enveloped in flames and partially consumed.
The building was occupied by the following persons
respectively, viz on Jefferson street. by A. F. Mira
baker, what portion of his property supposed to be
saved from the flames, was much injured In the
moving and by water. Mr.. Fisk, shoe store, in
whose house the fire is supposed to have originated
is, we are informed, partially insured. His goods
were entirely destroyed. The family were absent
at the time of the occurrence. The next building
was occupied by Mr.. John REILLY, as q dry goods
and produce store. The stock was entirely con.
sumed. No insurance. j. H. & I. Bishop, timers,
who occupied the building on the corner, were en-
abled to save the whole, nearly the whole of their
property, as also N. McHugh, dry goods dealer and
w. j. Hunt, barber SdcanHdh Geor., March 2S.
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81, JUAN DEL NoRTE, OR GREYTowS.
NICARAGUA. March %. 1853.


The STATE Of Affairs IN Sa~ Juan-7Ae War Against tie
Transit Compdny-Arricat Of the U. s. Ship Cycne-7Ae
Course of her Commander, de-, dc.
A9s~s r-.s L~-;~s Iatay
hostile aspect and statement Of things might prove
acceptable win endeavor to give you the cause Of
disturbance which at time threatened the total ami
hation Of the depot Of vanderbt line of steamers at
this place. by the authorities of San Juan del Norte or
Greytown.
appears that the authorities Of this place when rst
applied to by Mr. vsnderbts agent for site for their
depot were refused the side Of the bay on
which the city is built but had one assigned them on
Point Arenasa spit Of sand which forms enc side of the
bsrbor They proceeded and erected buildings suited 10
their purposes as well for building small steamers to
navigate the river San Juan for the accommodation of
the employees of the company.
The inhabitants Of the city of San Juan ending that
with the growing trade the modes OF we're
enlarged and improved and that passengers going and
coming were not detained boats being always in read
ness to speed them on their way thus depryine the
people Of Grey town from making money ON the Cali.
forniaDs and that they could not induce the a.
remove to their side Of the BAY made use NJ The oni
alternative left them-that Of compulsory measpros 9
WIN tne determination Of executing those purposes
the lily Marshal OF Grcytown. the 2Ist of Fehrnar
last accompanied by armed force proceeded ~ payt
Arenas and evceto the ground several buildings the
property o. the Accessory Transit Company They com
mitted like offence brick bu dinq the nronst ~
Capt. McCerren, of New Orleans. fNPvU
The agent and employees Of the company were unab,e
to resist the force Of those who carried Ok tho I &c
spostion. WV ""'A vi
Matters remained in sdtu quo until the arrival NJ b
Cyane Captain Hollins the 10th instant from Pensa
cola, which entirely changed the current of afr,rs
Immediately on her arrival in port, Captain Hol
Inns waited upon by the authorities OF the mort ana
the agent OF the company, when. upon hearing tba
statements Of both parties, he decided protecting NJ
al rsks the perons and property Of the company who
had claimed such az American citizens guard OF ma
rnes under charge Of Lieut. Hunt Of the ship was sent
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IpiUiL OF THE STAR OF THE WEST.

Intelligence from San Juan de Nicaragua
The War with the Transit Company
ne steamship Star Of the West, rnkepaush' somman-
A. .,,,vsa vestsrdsv from San Juan Do Nicaragua in
seven days and twenty zone hours :.
rhs United States sloop-of-war Cyane, Commander j.
y uop,n, was left in port having arrived from Pensa
~ on the morning of the 10th, and was awaiting orders
from Washington.
sDote on the sth, lat so deg 90 min, lon 70 deg 10
rim the schooner Union, of Plymouth, N c., from
S.rhs Islands and finding her in distress supplied her with
provisions.
The Star Of the West arrived at San Juan the morn
r Of the 18th and sailed the afternoon Of the sd
bringing four hundred passengers who report the 18th
mus very healthy and the route in excellent condition for
travellers.
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PROSPECTS, OF FRUIT.-The winter has been
favorable for good prospects of fruit If late nip
ping frost comes the tender germs will have good
season. We have just examined the peach buds at
different parts Of the country, and find them to be- in
almost every case ,.green and vigorous. The apple
condition but we found those having orchards look
ing at them with confidence The frost Is nearly out
Of the ground and the farmers may be ploughng in
week. We trust that good season is before them.
II they prosper, we all prosper Chicago Tribune,
March "a.
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Reported for the Evening STAR
Trial Of James ". Schaumburg.

The trial of the United States as. James w.
Schaumburp. commenced in the Criminal
Court, Judge Crawford presiding, yesterday
afternoon, liter the Star was put to press
P r. Fendall, esq, United States Attorney
and Samuel Chiffon. esq, prosecuting; q.
Collins Lee, S. S. Baxter, P. b. Key, and
Charles S. Wallach, esqs., for the defence.
The following named gentlemen were sworn
as jurors
Dearborn B. johnson, Owen II, Bestor,
David Hines, Augustus Davis, Ignatius W.
Atchison, Jesse PlowmaL, Edward Brooke,
James Espey, Edward H. Edelin,, Albert P.
Waugh John Ssrivener John Ball.
The DISTRICT ATTORNEY opened the case on
the part the Government. The accused
was indicted for an assault with intent to kill
Edward II. Fuller on the I'd OF February,
1853 The offence was characterized as one
only less than homicide, and he expected to
prove that Schaumberg was guilty under the
full meaning of the act of Congress Of 1881.
He spoke of the handful issued by Fuller.
which he would not vindcate, but regar. led
the proceeding of Schaumberg as vindictive,
and caused by revengeful feelings induced by
its publication. If the defence wished to go
into the whole controversy between the parties
1t would appear who gave the first provoca-
ton. Mr. Baxter, for the defence. here said
hey desired full examination of the sub
ject. The District Attorney then proceeded
10 comment upon what the testimony would
show. which was described pretty much as
heretofore reported. Mr.. Fendall during his
speech. spoke with severity of the conduct of
the accused, when
Mr.. BAXTER arose and expressed his sur
prize ut the course of the officer of the Gov
eminent in the harshness used He then
responded mt length to Mr.. F.. and contended
that the question to try was whether tn" shoot
ing was of such degree OF offence that if death
had ensued. Schaumburg would have been
guilty of murder or manslaughter. The con-
duct of Fuller was not only repreE ensible in
the publication of the handful, but was one
of series of outrages to annoy Sehaumberg,
on account of the alleged debt, which origi
mated the dispute.
On account of Mr.. Radcliffe having business
to do out Of the city, he was called first, out
Of order.
Daniel Radcijfs-examined by Mr.. Key.
and testified that day o. two previous to the
shooting met Fuller, whom he told the Ian
guage of the handful was very severe, and
said had he written it he would go armed or
prepared to defend himself Fuller replied
in effect that he hal done so, but the weapon
rubbed him and he had put it away
The court then adjourned till 10 o'clock this
morning.
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~OD
QI E ID.

In this city, on Tuesday, 10Th instant. Mrs. ST.
SANNA SHREEVE, wife of James H. Shreeve, in
The 3sth year of her age.
She proved that ''through much tribuaton, we
enter the kngdom but that at last, ''the righteous
hath hope in death.o
&C. The friends of the family are requested to at
tend her funeral at her husbands residence corner
OF 9TH and | streets, tomorrow, Thursday at 10
O'Clock, n. m.
In this city. on the 18th instant after severe i'll
ness Mrs EDNEY WILLIAMS, wife of Zadock
Williams, in the 4ia yrar of her age, leaving her
husband and ten children mourn the loss of kind
wife and affectiouatc mother
On the 18th instant, JOHN FRANCIS, infant son
of James and Martha RiortIan
Tn the 18th Instant, 1T Rockville. Nd, JONES.
Youngest son of Robert w. and Catharine c. La
tham
On the 10th instant, after lingering illness, THE
RESA ELIZABETH, in the 10 h year of her age :;
and on the 18th instant, GEORGE HENRY, after an
Illness OF ten days in the 9th year of his age children
Of W. aid C. Hager.
On the 18th instant, at Silver Spring, residence of
Francis Blair ESQ, where it had been carried for
change of air, ANNE BEVERLY, infant daughter of
Col. Fremont, born al Paris, February |, 1853
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LAYING OF A CORNER STONE.

'TNlIE Corner Stone Of the Fourth Baptist Church,
l. on 18th street, between G and II streets, will
be laid on THURSDAY, the 2st instant lat O'Clock
p- IN. The exercises at the stand will consist OF an
propdafc Music; Addresses by the Rev. DIR. Dow
ling of Philadelphia, Rev. Dr. Kingsford of Alexan.
dra and others; together with the ceremony of Law
ing the Corner Stone, the offering of appropriate
Prayers. sc.
The procession will be formed in front of the 10th
street Baptist Church; proceed thence to Pennsyl
rana avenue, up the avenue to 18th street, and
thence to the place of meeting.
o. Those who intend to join the procession will
please to be ready TO march by quarter before 5
O'Clock. IL 2D-lt
THlN Mas AMERICAN MECHANICAL LEIGH;
L least and Cupping Glass, new instrument
for Cefvix Uteri; Eye Caps; Eye and Ear Glass; Ex-
hausting Atmospheric Pumps for the Ear; The new
Dental I.eech, &c, sc.
We respectfully invite the attention of the med-
cal profession to the and invaluable arrange
ment indicated in the above caption. -.
; For sale by
D. b. CLARKE, Potomac Hall, and
CLARKE & BOWLING, It'll St, bet.
iy l9-a ..I.. ID and E sts Island.
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Georgetown Correspondence.

GEoRGETOwN, July 20, 1853.
Complaints are very general among boat
men and other persons trading upon our Canal
of the very bad manner in which the affairs
of this noble enterprise are managed at the
present time. The present interruption to
navigation upon it, caused by several of the
dams near Wiliamsport being out of repair,
is said.to be attributable wholly to negligence.
Is there no remedy that can be applied which
will remove the evil? If there is, it is to be
hoped it will be applied at once, so that the
reputation of the Canal may no longer be left
to suffer, and the hundreds of worthy boat
men trading upon it, most of whom are CON-
paratively poor, be completely ruined las many
have been already through the negligence Of
those who are paid by the company to manage
its affairs
We are credibly informed that number of
individuals are in the regular habit of con-
gregating at spring on the west side of our
city, near the new road, every Sabbath, and
there spend the day in feasting, drinking to
excess and gambling. Fie on you, gentlemen,
pardon the mistake) will no other day blu
the Lords Sabbath suit for such amusement {?
If it will not, you had better abandon it alto
gether Look out, many of you are known, and
your respectable connexions only prevent your
names from appearing before the public. Try
it again next Sunday, and we think it quite
likely you will have posse of the county Of
icers to join you. e,.
Messrs. R. z. Dodge, VIM. H. Edes, Evan
Lyons, Walter S. Cox and David English
were on last night appointed by the Boards of
Aldermen and Common Council, to vote the
stock of our corporation in the Metropolitan
Railroad . ..
The Franklin's news, as furnished BIZ the
Star at an early hour yesterday afternoon
caused further ADVANCE of % to 37t cents
per barrel in the price of -four Grain is also
irmer, aid holders are asking an advance of
3 to cents per bushel
The report which has been put in circula-
.tion that we have advocated through the
columns of the Ereniug Star, the propriety
! OF one OF the police officers residing at the
TWIN Hall, is n mistake We never have ad
vocated any such measure, neither do we think
it necessary, but We have always believed that
it is the duty of the proper authorities to re-
qure one of them to reside in the eastern sec.
A., ton of the city. The care of the Town Hall
is in excellent hands, viz, those of Mr. John
Adams. SPECTATOR. 81
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i NE2CiNTILE AGENCIES. - Some years
Since = merchant Of Columbus, Mass, re-
covered judgment against Sheldon P
lChu-eh, New York city, for $4,000, in
matter of libel. Church is at the head of
cne of the New York Mercantile Agencies.
gine Court Of Appeal has reversed the
.sclslon below. on the ground that the
: organizations from agencies to their
Nts OF subscribers are privileged and
; fhfidential.
y The Tempe ance Gazette, of Scots
vile. Va, says that Farrar, who killed his
two brothers, also dangerously wounded
the mother that bore him. He was in
toxicated. and the family were trying to
dissuade him from his purpose of killing
liquor seller who had refused to let him
have more drinks.
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The Steamer Europa arrived at Halifax
last evening with three days later news
In England Parliamentary proceedings
were uninteresting. Lord Clanricarde's
motion for information concerning the
Turkish question had been postponed as
premature in the present state of negotia-
tons. r.. l.'.4'. -aat ..
1t was rumored that Lord Aberdeen
was about retiring from the cabinet in
consequence of violent divisions on the
Turkish question. 1t was subsequently,
rumored that the difficulty had been
patched up. no. ~ a4.
Mrs. Stowe has gone to Geneva, where
she will remain for some time.
A Dublin paper says that Smith O'Bri-
en- was residing at New Norfolk; John
Mitchell at Richmond, and Dohertv at
Hobart town-all well.
FRANCE.-Several arrests of armed per-
sons took place at the opera on Thursday
night. This was greatly magnifed on
change, as an event ofnportance.
MARKETs.-Liuerpool, july 9.-Bread-
stuffs opened active, but prices declined
towards the close. though large transac-
tons were still made. Spectators oper-
ated largely, -
DennistonAuotes white wheat at 7s.7d.
ass; red and mixed. 6s.9d.a7,7d. Canal
flour 27s.: Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Ohio 27s.6d. Corn had advanced Is. per
quarter; white GAS cd. a32s.; yellow 31s.a
32s. et... ~ =, = -
Provisions-Beef was unchanged, and
the market poorly supplied. New mess
beef95 loss. Pork was in large export
demand-Western 73s. Cd. IDS; East
ern 80s. IS. aat
Shoulders IL a GAS; bacon quiet but
firm at "A SIS: lard firm at 53s. Sd. a
54s.; receipts large; American tallow SIS.
Carolina rice quiet at 25s; Bengal had
advanced Cd.
Sales of $50 bbls. rosin at Is. cd. for
common; lis for fine. Sale of 700 bbls.
turpentine at 10 lis: spirits dull at 49s.
Sugar and teas quiet; coffee dull. D.
Tobacco unchanged. .........
The Manchester market was unchanged.
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CHICKERING'S MAGNIFICENT PIANOS

Just received, per barqnes Daniel Web
n SY ~ ster and Justice Story, fiom Boston, sew
EN- more of Chickering's superb PIANOS Also,
per cam packets from New York, a number of 6k
and 7-Octave Pianos, of the newest and most admir-
ed styles. These, with Pianos in store, make my
stock the largest and most elegant ever offered in
this city. ii
My assortment comprises magnificent Louis XIV.
and central 6H and 7-octave Pianos from the famed
and rivailed factory of Chickering, Boston. These
instruments contain his late and greatest improve
mens his circular scale Tn elasticity of touch and
sweetness, power, and purity of tone, they surpass
all others. ftafft y. -. d
Also, large number of Vi 7-octave Pianos, by
established and approved New York Makers
Persons wishing Piano can make a selection
from the most extensive and best assortment in this
city, at the lowest factory prices Second hand Pi
amos taken in part payment ,uslt E'3gf
On hand, and constantly receiving. full supples
ofMEL ODEGNS, GUITARS, VIOLTNS, FLUTES,
ACCORDEONS, and all kinds OF Musical Instrli-
ments.
New Music received semi weekly.
RICHARD DAVIS,
jyl9-3t Penn. avenue.
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BYE. N. STRATToN. Auct;one.r

Penn. creme. so.dh Side. rcsrT i0th street 4
TWO NEW FRAME HOUSES AT AUCTION
Il On THURSDAY, July elst, al 6k O'Clock. n
H., on the premises shall sell the west half of Tor
M. Is, in square No. AZ, situated on North o St
between 9Th and 9TH streets, west. improved by two
substantial and neatly finished new Frame Houses
each ID feet inches by 4s ieet containing six rooms
The Lot Is 100 feet deep with an alley between the
two houses. .t..
Terms: One-fourth cash the residue in equal in
stalncnts al SIX, twelve, and eighteen months with
interest secured by deed of trust
g Title lndispnrabse. Couveyancing at the expense
W puIcHaSeI. ..-. %. . iy l5-dts
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NEW MUSIC,

lust received this morning .-f ..
y Lament of the Blind Orphan Girl; Annie Lowe !;
Ida May; Thou arr gone from my gaze; The Old
church yard; O'er the blue Wave; Flow ON thou
shining river; Home again; Do they miss me at
home; Yes, we miss thee; Aunt Harriet Beecha
Stowe. Moment dream Polka Napoleon Polka;
Paris Polka Affection Scbottische; Home do; En-
pire Polka; Bunker Hill Quickstep; Gothamite do !;
Atlantic Schottische; in addition to large assort
ment OF the newest and most select publications.
We receive music only week, and then from
the publishers in Boston, New York, and Baltimore
Any piece not TO be found in our assortment will be
produced the following Tuesday morning. -
.. JOHN F. ELLIS,
VIC Pa avenue, bet. 9th & 10th sts
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By E. N. STRBTT0N, Auct,onee-

rem. drenue, south SIDE, near IoM street
VALUABLE PROPERTY. NORTH OF EpaNr-
LIN koW.-on SATURDAY. July o3d. at5x
~ 't -; VI, on tle premises, shall sell Lot No
Ii, IN square No 2i1, located on the corner of l3,h
street ws,t and Massachusetts Avenue and contain
l,ls 2Ioll = square feet, being decidedly the mos,
desirable mnlInproved lot IN that par of the civ
Al siA-AND HALF O'CLOCK.
sen Lots D. and q i'll subdivision of SQUARE No osi
situated on the corner of north VI and 18Th stree,
west: each Lot being - by ll6 feet-containina ,n
ali $3.50 square feet. ns 1h
The Terms, which are liberal. will be made t,,o,,.,,
at sale. ~ ni'o"H
il 20-dtS GntrIIiaapcor & Irr;>
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By E. N. sTRaTToN. Anntinnaor

Penn. arenUe. south side necT lOtb etreo,
VERY VALUABLE IMPROVED PRoPFRTy
", On CAPITOL HILL, AT AUCTION-on
TUESDAY, July 26th. at O'Clock n. m on tho
premises shall sen AT public auction the foIlownq
described valuable property, viz: Lot No ! in
square NO 'oI, with all the improvements consist,
ing OF large Brick Dwelling. containing tweIyo
apartments, with large frame Stable. and o,be,
conNenienceS, tor eentee family residence. Also
Il new two-story Brick Building. calculated for .
'onntfy Produce and Grocery business. being unon
lhe nam road leading to Badensburg The whole
premises contain 1913 square feet fron,no loo fee,
more mo or les: on Maryland avenue, south 'front.' by
IMMEDIATELY AFTER.
me north part of Lot TO- fronting Is feet nm "a 8,
est, WIN depth OF 100 feet; and the south part Of
deep. WI ieet Q ines
st ne sIe OF tbe property viii be absolute, and al
fofds rare opportunity for Capitalists or nersons Do
slrous OF securing valuable private residence and
business stand. "'o
ierms: one-fourth cash the residue in eouaI in
salInents al SIX, twelve and eighteen months With
interest, secured lay deed OF trust ~
Conveyancing At the expense of purchaser
. ~ <u-ots Intel Tnion)
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S,aencenicat Of C,lIlnlBian CoHege.-The very
interesting ceremonies connected with the annual
celebration oftlie CONNIE ,crment of this Institution
TOOK place thl- morning. \ procession, consisting OF
he learned gentlemen connected with The college;
Tie reverend clergy, the candidates for the degrees
&c Wa, :0rnel NJ TN Baptist church on 10Th, AMI
INarched - the Baptist church, where quite
n a>S'm,lag" Of ladies and gentlemen Were
!, jasfe 10 witness the exercises. Alter music by
A Marine Band and prayer by the President Of
III College. the addresses Of the candidates de-
yerrd in a manner credtable 10 themselves and sat
isfacIory 70 their hearers. These addresses were
from Nes>rs VIM 4. BrowEing, J. A. Green, G.. v.
Leech, ]. +. Grammer, If this city, and NJ W Reed
q Virgini-. and u. ]. Yerkes OF Pennsylvania. The
degrees Of y r. conferred on the following GEN
'usmN Josiah \ Green, George V. Leech. ID. c., L.
K S,yIltm.y y. and Marshall W. Reed, Va.
That ot \. NJ was also conferred on the following
sentlemen, viz James w. ASbury, Ga, Joseph
Christian. Va, Julius F.. Grammer. D. c., Richard
" Griffith Va, Robert G. Lewis, N. c., Charles a
kPncn. Ala, \. F. Scott, Va, VIM. P. Solomon, ~
gonna r. Thornton, Ga, and David j. Yerkes.
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