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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16
City Intelligence.

The WEATHER, With cessation OF the snow storm,
the day had thaw wet sloppy streets and II very
bad sleghng The thermometer at the HERALD Building
ranged at noon Al deg AT 8 p ~ 40 deg at s. p NJ
40s degrees The early part Of the night calm cea
and cold, but at two O'Clock this morning snow com
menced falling.
TBEMusCAL BATTAIoS-The different bands in this city
and BROOKLYN have had it in contemplation for time
past to organize military company, composed entirely
Of the members performing in each All have not yet
joined but still numerous, well disciplined, and very
picturesque looking corps has been formed by the friendly
union of Orpheu and Mars. The company paraded yes.
terdry morning in front Of the City Hail. in order pro
coed to Hoboken for target practice The following bands
represented: Monahans Band-unorm, green frock
coat blue pants with gold fringe and facngs; shelton
Hand-uniiom sky blue frock coat and black pants; Ad
kns Band-uniform the same; Brooklyn Band-uniform
artillery blue, with white facing; Adam. = Band-unform
nearly similar The battalion numbered hundred and
iortysx muskets and under the command of Colonel
James shelton Aduant bIonahan and Sergeant Ma ior
II. Major They proceeded to Hoboken and had
ceen shooting after which the company returned to the
city, and dincd at The Apollo Rooms. The mingled uni
forms had fine effect
Fml-A fire broke out bout one clock Yesterday morn
ing in wooden stable situate in Twenty fifth street be
tween First avenue and avenue a. large number Of
frcmen assembled, but the lames not extngushed
until II was completely consumed with two smaller sta
bes built in the wen large Slaughter house
The slaughter house owned by Mr. Jolly and the
stables by Mr. Burehcr The entire loss j. estimated at
$500 There accident, nor did tie lire comnluni-
cate TO any inhabited dwelling.
Fnr-About two o clock Thursday morning fire broke
out for the third time in twenty our hours in the old
building Nos 35 and 81 Broadway. large number Of
frcmen attended and gain extingushed it. No injury
to person and the loss Of property Insignificant II il
supposed that the nre was hBlcd ny some evl disposed
Ierson.
SINGH RIDING AccnFNr.-ibout five O'Clock Fri.
day evening Mr. Theodore v Seaman and his lady were
riding ia small aciel IN Broadway when they arrived
to the of Forty ninth street their vehicle
foul Of Nv large one, driven BY reckless
fellows, coming III the opposite direction. The sleigh Of
Mr. = was dashed 10 pieces, aud The occupants pitched
upon the road Mrs. Seaman very severely injured
Assstani Captain Miller Nineteenth ward scared the
InrN. ri tlg lGgi
carrage. conveyed the lady 70 her fe,idcnce
ARREST ron SSowBALflG. scer Masterson attached
10 the Chiefs once arrested two Dung men named Hi
ram I0y and George ". Hill, IL Broadway, between
Froome and Grand street, Friday evening for contin
uou1y peng hard and large balls At passengers in
sleigh, aud foot They hold to bed in the Of
500 each. BY Justice Osborn
A1TnuTED sucIpF-About half past . clock yesterday
morning, Emma Weatherston, aged twenty two years,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16
TIE LATEST.

Captain Hazard, OF the steamtug Titan who has just
returned from the packet ship Cornelius Grnne ashore
Squan Beach informs us that the ship lays head on
the beach nearly So and is full Of water. The
gone, excepting the mizzenmast. The manmast ha
broken of about ten feet above the deck The passen
gers all landed in safety, by running line from the
head Of the mizsenmas TO the beachhus enabling them
10 safely draw boat backwards and forwards.
The bark Eperarza. Capt. Parrt which is also ahore
had been out mt sixty hours from PASSPORT. She lays
high up on the beach. The nark is not much injured
The Titan brought up eight Of the ships
Both vessels went ashore from the same cause-mis-
takng tie Highland light for Fire Island highland
within Eve minutes Of another. Neither vessel had
pilot
The Titan will 20 down again this morning.
The pilot boat Washington that went ashore some
DAYS since. not injured By the late gale and will be
launched in q day or two
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16

WoMAN's RTGHTs.-The Fourierte philoso-
piers Of the tribune have at length asked to
close the discussion concerning woman's rights
without conceding to the women, as their most
important right of ALL the last word. People so
utterly ignorant az this Of womans rights had
better drop the subject But there is an arlnis-
tice between the lady champions of woman's
rights and the socialists. The socialists captu-
late, and the country is SAFE That's good
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16
Naval iItciIirencp.

UNITED sTArs SURVEYING SCHOONER M1gRls.-The follow
Jog list Of officers attached 10 tho United States sur
yeying schooner Morris bound 10 Galveston Texas -
H. :. StelVagon, Lieutenant Commanding; John Wilkin
son, Isl Lieutenant H. L. Bryan Passed Assistant Sur
peon; VI. z. Jones, Acting Mascl II. Davidson George
y. King Passed Md>hipmen Fatuer Jclurkie Draughts
man IT, W Reynolds Lieutenant Typographical Eng
necfs, pas enger.
u. = Geate II. Lawrence Commander Braden Du.
leny was at Honolulu Nov. Is, and would sail for
NnlInrlI.n
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supreme SouYt--Speciai Tenn.

FtINTt Hon. JUulc fIWa u
JAN 10 IN bc Niter Of he Etdte If Kary Elis1b-t
and 6hoaMoton Tor appointment Of trustee granted
n" amount Of security 10 be fixed the settlement OF
th, order
Ia ~ Hter II ne Regster Of Deeds Of ne CITY mi com
IN n Nee Jctk pdJtc Joln To1ra he The taxed bill
which " hr only paper before the appeal does not
tcsl m8 therefore be dismissed but without prejudice
md without costs.
Ttmof GiH - Jearittd GtHordcr that IL bc referred
81 9rt F8nderpool ascertain and report what woud
y suitable allowance for aimony aud counsel ice.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16
Personal Intelligence.

Thomas Meagher viii deliver a lecture In the new
Music Hall, IN Boston on the 18th inst.
Bishop Potter 10 lecture last evening at Lowc In
sttute on the subject Of Mesmerism and Spirituasn
j. stalo. Esq, has been appointed BY the Governor
0 ohlo 10 the vacancy the Common Pleas bench 81
Matthews 20
Arrivals a the Irving House--Hon A. X Hall Buffalo;
aal. Cen. Woo v >, !. Jno Mlles II = ~. e.. 18i
i.adRe " = 4. Capt. Morris do N W Bacon steamer
Worcester Mai 'ni,ely ilila Hon Hopking, North
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16

THE TEXAS NAVAL length bill has been
introduced into the Senate for incorporating
with the Navy the half dozen surviving officers
Of tho navy IF The late republic Of Texas. II +
q tardy piece ofiustice but let Justice be done.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16
Marine Affairs,

DrFlRTrRH or SrEANsIiIrs FOR ErRopE-The United
states mail steamship Humboldt Capt Lines for South
smpton and Havre and the English iron shp
Gafgo~ Capt Craig for Glasgow left port yesterday.
The passengers will be found in the usual p!5ce
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16

Dc I'm RUc's Fine Papers and EnvolOpes,
consisting of ahanbIa and damask wave, plain laid
veum and violet and letter papers, with envelopes
GIMBRIDE ensrayer and importer, Metropolitan Hotel
N BCards of every description engraved and printed
in mat CHESS stye.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16

California Exprcss-Wells, Fargo u Co..
We despatch next regular mail steamer express by
steamship Ohio, Thursday next, January 2Oth In
charge Of Mr. s. C. Jillson, special messenger
who goes through TO destination.
WELLS FARGO CO., ONCE Is Wall street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16

Meade Brothers, Members Of the SOcictc LII
hres des Beaux Arts Paris constantly making add
leaves for Europe next week, and will forward valuable
pictures Of modern Europe and distinguished Europeans
with large supplies of chemicals and plates from the best
labora ard factories in France 23 Broadway oppo
site he Fountain -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16

LOvet's Office, ia Chambers street, for the
sale OF his celebrated Wahpene for changing gray hair
to its original color and curing badness All that
says in his pamphlet correct u he is ready and willing
to prove when called upon to do so by whomsoever may
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16

If you Would like Clear Complexion, or
good head Of hair cheap, then remember JONES TIA
liam Chemical Soap and Coral Hair Restorative are
drced from As to "a One every skin disease chap
ped flesh erupons scurvy the other dresses
the hair finely, stops its falling makes it grow, &c De-
pots 400 Broadway 2 Eighth avenue New York. and IT'S
Fulton street BROOKLYN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16

Scissors and Mathematics.-Every Shirt cut
out by Green is shaped in accordance with mathemat
cal system applied to the human figure Hence the i'm
possibility of mistake. No matter whether you order
six shirts hundred they all to it, and to fit
alike if made at GREEN'S, No Astor House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16

For Sale "A Handsome New House, up
town-hree stories with basement and cellar built in the
newest style with yard in the decorated with grape
vines, flower BEDS &c Very suitable for gentleman
doing business in any part Of the city The owner is
about to retire to the country and will sell at very
reasonable price Apply between the hours Of IL A. NJ
and r. NJ, to VIM. K. TAYLOR, No New street,
Wall STR
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16

Mrs. Jervis' Cold Candy-T1me-tested, and
recommended by the first Of the country for coughs
colds hoarseness throat and other pulmonary
plants Clay, Taylor, Benton Van Buren,, and other dis
tinguished men, have recommended this really gooc
article = Sold by Mrs W. Jervis No 800 Broadway
druggists generally.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-16
For Sale or Exchange. for real or personal

property in this city Brooklyn, farm Of 800 acres,
sixteen miles west Of Milwaukee Wisconsin, and mile
from the ourishing village of Waukecha the main depot
Of the railroad Said farm is beautifully located and well
watered 500 Of which under high of cul
tyation fine orchard bearing abundance of fruit and
having good buildings. This farm is well calculated to
divide into three four smaller stock OF
cattle may be purchased with the farm horses carriages
&C. &c. Address ID. w. b. box 3, 4.2 Post Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-01

LUNACY CAUSED BY JoY.--A few days ago,
while at Little Chute, the following case Of insanity
in that vicinity was related to us Some weeks ago
il was ascertained that q German family living a
short distance west of Little Chute, were, and had
been for some time, in almost starving condition
the father being sick upon his bed, and helpless On
the discovery Of their situation the kind neghbors
carried them provisions The poor woman-the
mother of family Of young children-was so over
joyed at this unexpected relief that she wept laugh
ed, and prayed alternately for some time, limmode
rately During the succeeding night, although ap-
parenty rational she got up from her bed frequently
to feed her children, and towards morning 1t was
evident to the husband that she had lost her
For some days she continued her extravaganza exh-
billions of JOY but soon became raving maniac, and
continues in that ondi,'on.-fondufac (Wis)
Journal March "a.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-01
Personal Intelligence.

De Ia Rva Agneto Secretary Of the Peruvian Lega-
ton, Attorney General ChatHed, Albany, and Lieut. Glib
son. o. Navy among the arrivals at the Mesropo
Titan Hotel yesterday.
Messrs Cttenden and Conrad late Of the cabinet Of
Mr. Fillmore, arrived at Wilmington, N. c., on the 26th
ut, accompanied by their families The inequalities Of
the town extended to them by the committee ap
pointed at recent town meeting held for the purpose Of
receiving Mr. Fillmore and such members Of his cabinet
as might accompany him on his tour South. They re-
manned over Saturday.
Thomas F. Meagher In Montgomery, Ala, on the
25th ut. He was on his way to New Orleans.
The Detroit Tribune states that strong hopes-not
wholly without fearsare entertained OF the
very Of Mrs. Cass from her late and dangerous
illness,
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We 6nd the following notice of the recent marriage Of
Mr.. Fletcher woodward, of Syracuse, to Miss Susan
!. tss " sns VT r sos
comic actor and stepather Of Susan and Kste Denim.
has BEEN frequently intmsted that he exercised very
strict guardianship his beautiful and talented step
daughters and the failure Of Miss Susan 70 receive tho
letters Of Mr. Woodward gives strong coleng to the
concerned was very brief but nevertheless mar.
red gentleman Of excellent character and axniahie dis
Inn tine yTupg nave q
city was the scene Of an exciting affair Yesterday
public interest to give in detail.
Aiss Susan Denim, the handsome and clever young
married rather Unexpectedly II appears that NJ ",
VINO gentleman rom Syracuse In exoea3ent busnesa
IL vs Mss sa h: % been
to place has written her letter after letter but
been able to make her acquaintance and his letters
Saturday, Is reputed Mis-: Benin S.S ssSs ss:grss.
ment with her step father and guardian. Yesterday
been resumed which young W. tried to turn 70 ha own
advantage His father at his request caNsd Miss B's
proposed the marriage Of his SON and Miss D. sssise,
IL said, to give the guardian large sum, (e6, 600 e
for any t loss he might :u:t az
carry note to Miss D.. during her guardians tempo
rary absence The coored gentleman proved faithful
the wrter-she had seen him. he arrived at hef
room door, when she met him. "
"Do You want to marry mes-Are you in earnestf waG
her salutaton
~ do, and will"
Send for priest"
The Rev. Mr. Sheldon answered the summons, Mr..
Warren and his lady other friends were present
and the ceremony was performed.
The party consisting Of the happy couple the sister,
Miss Kate Denim and the young lady Left
the cars last evening for the We that tho
couple win again make this city visit in about two
weeks.
There are divers rumors as to the conduct Of her
guardian, which do not deem necessary to publish il
nj irt truth m a
We informed that the statement In relation to the
interference Of Mr. woodwards father is without oun-
dalton. The party passed through Syracuse the Goth
inst their way to New York They were accompanied
by the mother of the bridegroom.
CONTEMPLATED MARRIAGE OF MISS JULIA DEAN.
The Cincinnati Times Of the 9th ult. says that Mi V
Julia Dean is become the wife of Mr. Thomas D.
Jones. Mr. Jones is accomplished gentleman, and
promising young sculptor, Of Cincinnati
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-01

RAIN OF SuLPHuR.-On Friday night q heav,
rain fell, accompanied with high wind, which wa
attended with curious phenomenon. On Saturday
morning the streets and all the pools Of water fo
miles around were discovered to be covered with .
sulphur; in fact we are informed that some OF thu
dust was gathered, and upon fire being applied, h
burnt the same as sulphur. We, however, are not
inclined to any such opinion but believe the sub
stance to have been no other than the pollen Of plants
or trees, and scattered by the Winds tt appear.
ance on the waters is thing of common occurrence
at this season. particularly in those parts Of the States
of Louisiana and Mississippi where the pine and cy-
press abound.-LoMisvWe Courier, March 27.
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Ian. Infclllgence.

CouRr OF ArpEAls Narh SOHO. H. "a reserved
easel Van Deusen and Nife respondents, against Row
ley and another admin strators, &c appellants Argued
John Van Buren, Of New York counsel for appellants;
Killian Miller counsel for respondents No 90 "A 80.
pondent, against Min, appellent Argued. Samuel
besrdsley, for spPsllant n Him. Jr for respondent
Bruen, executor, no. spellsnt Argued N. MH, Jr.,
for appellant Charles O'Conor for respondent No. g.
"a reserved CASEY Moss respondent against Avsrell,
appellant. Re argued John Van Buren,, for appellant;
Hiram DEMO, for respondent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-01


A letter from Harris Location, White Mountains.
says that the is now four feet deep; few days
since it was five deep, about foot having been
melted away by the recent warm weather. 81
A boy, eleven or twelve years old, named Alexan(
der Kelsey, son of Mr.. William r. Kelsey, of ORES
den, Yates county, N. Y, was attacked by couplo}
of boys, seventeen or eighteen years old, and 80
brutally beaten that he died on the 26th ult
The Augusta Journal says that the Ice left the
river, above the DAM on the 2sth ult, and had gone
as far as Gardiner Probably the river is now entire
ly free of ice It has been open at Augusta some
weeks, but not below.
The examination of jeremiah Humphreys, at East
Boston, on charge Of the murder of Thomas Hussey,
has resulted in full commitment Of the prisoner for
trial. There was nothing in the evidence which in
dicated that the deed was committed with malice
aforethought. r.
The citizens Of Lawrence, Mass, decided, On the
Goth ult by vote of $50 to 49, to accept the char.
ter recently granted by the Legislature.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-01

The MURDERER's PLUMBER FoUND.-We learn
that the gold pieces that were stolen from the house
of Mr.. Carroll on the night Of the murder Of Mrs
Shaw and Mrs. Lynch, have been found under the
steps Of Maguire's tavern, where Arthur Spring
boarded. This, in addition to the evidence already
given cannot but tell strongly against the convicted
= Phildddphia Inqiliycr. March 81.
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American Genius.

American Genius.
List Of patents issued from the United States Pa.
tent OMce for the week ending March 20, 1853, and
bearing date March 20, 1865
Luther Atwood, of Boston, Mass.-For improve
ment in preparing lubricating oils.
Schuyler Briggs and John G. Talbot, of Sloans-
vile, N. Y.-For improvement in winnowers Of
grain.
Lewis w. Colver, of Louisville, Ky.-For improve
ment in machines for breaking hemp.
William Ennis, of New York, N. Y-F0r I'M
provement in hot air furnaces.
Moses G. Farmer, Of Salem, Mass.-For improve.
ment in electric telegraphs.
Benjamin Fem, Of Hartford, Ohio-For improved
pendulum balance for quick weighing.
Isaac H. Garretson, Of Clay, Iowa-For improve
ment In seed planters.
John MaxwOn of Calosvnls, N. Y-For improve
ment in knitting machines.
John McAdams, Of Boston, Mass.-For improve
ment in paging bound books Dated March 30,
1858. Ante dated September 20, 1862.
James H. Swett Of Boston, Mass-For improved
arrangement Of die rollers in spike machines.
George Traeyer, of Cincinnati, Ohio.-For i'm
provement in vertical pianos.
Thomas G. Thompson of Ithaca, N. Y.-For i'm
provement in sewing machines
Matthew Walker, Matthew Walker, Jr., and Da-
MEL 8. Walker, Of Philadelphia, Pa.-For improve.
ments in wire fences.
Thomas j. Sloan, of New York, N. Y. pa.
chine for arranging and feeding screT March 90
tented February rs, 1861. Rel ~
1883
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-01

There is O little girl in the State Lunatic Hos
pital at Harrisburg, who is but three years and
half old, and is laboring under mental derange-
ment, produced by sickness. This Is the only in
stance recorded in this country of one SO young be-
ing afflicted in this form.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-01

A DREADFUL SuTcTDE.--Samuel Daniels, re-
siding near Catasauqus, Lehigh county, Pa, COM
mitted suicide on Monday morning week, about six
o'clock, by shooting himself with Q pistol When
about to COMMIT the deed, his wife endeavored to
seize the weapon, but was unable to wrest It nom
him. In the struggle he succeeded in firing the pis
toll, the load entering his breast, causing almost in
slant death. The charge, before entering his body,
passed through his wifes hand, shattering it in .
serious manner. They had been married but q few
induced the man to commit the rash act, he having
a case pending in the Supreme Court this week.
FIRE IN New LoNDoN-The car house of the
New London, Willimantic and Palmer Railroad ct
New London, took fire on the 30th ult., and was
consumed, with four fine passenger cars and bag
gage car. The loss to the company is about $40 000
We do not learn that there was any insurance. We
are informed that the New Haven and New London
road do not suffer by this fire.
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HEALTH OF THE Hon. w. r. KINa.-We learn
from gentleman who came passenger yesterday in
the schooner Midas from Havana, (says the New
Orleans Delta, of March 23,) that he visited Mr..
King on the 18th inst in company with our Consul,
proved. Mr. Kings friends felt great confidence that
his health would be entirely restored in very short
time.
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News from Venezuela.
correspondence of the Philadelphia Exchanged

PUERTO CABKLLO, March IA, 1858.
The Venezuelan Congress continues IN session. but
learn Of important measures adopted BY that body be-
neacial to the country The President has Forwarded
army.
With regret inform you Of the death of Nicholas A.
Keefe Esq Of Philadelphia aged about AZ years. which
sad event took place at Laguayra week since. Mr. f.
was the American Consul and by the most distinguished
families of that city his acquaintance courted being
gentleman Of amiabe disposition and brilliant literary
attanments Mr. Golden, an old resident at that port,
has been appointed to the vacancy ad i'.seri by our
We have had fortunately, Of fever and
hope other may appear The political aspect OF the
country more settled The Danish brig Helen
Olga sailed to day for New York. with hides and coffee
Produce is scarce and dear. Hides 1896 per lb
on board, and coffee 1910. unwashed, 10s<c. 10Hc
Our cotton and tobacco crops large Of
better quality. Yours, &C. JOHN HENRY De LA CoUR.