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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-03

the of tho much admired oan patent and oonse.
qucnty upply tho public with osn pianos thar
Veny other house. HORACE WATERS, Sole Agent No. R3
Broadway, tie great piano and music establishment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-03

The Great Song OF the Day" Little KATY,
Corn" by j. Simmonds This from tho first day
publication has been general ayorte 1000 copies been
cold in four weeks. Published by
HORACE WATERS, 1893 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-03

A New song.-Guardian Spirlts.-Nvords by
James Smmonds; music by Thomas Baker, very beautiful
'" HORACE WATERS, aa3 Broadway.
NB-On Tuesday next by the author and
COMPOSER, entitled " Give KISS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-03

that urging tho ladies of New York
vicinity the advantages Of graceful symetroa deli
cate hand he only echo the general opinion which the
refinement the
He claims however that in organizing superb drawing
academy consisting of series of elegantly furnished
each convertible the instant into private study
created splendid novelty this leading branch Of educa
tiOn which throws fascination the writing
and renders the perfectng pleasure rather than
toll. lie invites especial attention hiyh
finish Of tho styles he teaches and 10 the rapt aud
certainty with which they acquired under his Instruction
His rooms No 1862 Broadway, of Franklin
furnished more like the boudors and reception
uptown mansion than like ordinary school may
without egotsm be pronounced tho most sumptuons and
recherche apartments opened for private pupils in this
any other country. Ladies invited
establishment inspect the specimens Of pcnmanshp and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-03

have ust opene q elegant hnrpoure cnrely
ana desirable article Inschascrs II black goods win
fn this msteyt fsr superior for deep mourning TON
other noN Ia ute. keT mourning store hl broadway be
tween tire st. c.shcss nd Metropolitan Hotel .s.u
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sune,,or nraae,ra Mine FOR prlvate Use :.

One hundred gallon casks Of Madeira wine imported by
the subscriber express ly for private in bond entitled
10 debenturr, for sale in lots 10 suit purchasers
UDOIPliO WOLFE, - Beaver street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-03

call your attention to the advertisement in the Herald
headed This the Last Day" No better opportunity
offered to country residence for only SD
advise you to apply carly this morning, to
CHAS. WOOD. broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-03

A COMPETENT DREssMAKER WISHES TO WORK
~ eu BY the day. who 10 confident Of giving porfc,
~ 20 Thirteenth street. between kh sSd Sxh aysDuss
h-yd es;yy, 1el. gVem.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-03

A RESPECTABLE PROTESTANT WOMAN WANTS A
situation as wet nurse has frssh breast Of milk.
Please call az 2cs Twenty eighth street. between Ninth and
Ten tn avenues
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-03

by RAFFERTY, LEASk this fail cannot DO surpassed IL
style durability and sold much lower than the
nrices Ca and got &c thoas inmitabe hats
have likeness inserted in il without
and Chatham streets.
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Wholesale Hat and Cap EstaLli,l,me


mems hats have had lsgo sale already and long
beautiful and elegant hats sold 81 viii
continue to have groat sae The daguerreotyp likeness
each customer which j. Inserted his hat without
charge Il great convenience in indicating ones
No ~ Chatham street oppos.te Chambers corner
orc nathan md Pearl r.a,y
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-03

eens-1hose are eoored and In nice morocco case lined
people astonished and think II il fifty
the likeness and fifty the
MY cents pnss iar esie ana az ne1ns picture equal
aud Gel rood 60 70 ANSoN d go ircadway o
pOs''s ''s AsN0iotl'0A no"
r.,. 90. re- ns.n,,N...,,,os ,,., so,,
byRaFTERTY LEASH this fall cannot be surpassed in
style DURABILITY and arc sold much than the Broad
aho chatham Streets
aa buhaio robe hicl he WI sci by The case doom Or
~ i l 1917 f'os' ''' eAsH T ~
hNion s'res'' ne"s 'eseJ.
-
mems hats have had very lsrro sie srsay and lone
beautiful and elegant arc sold - and 81 they Ill
each customer which i ia his hat vitbont aditiona
charge .reat oonyenence III indeang onos own nat
No q chatham street opposite Caamess coragr
y '"'''"' ''N sa.' s'soo'e -.
S1tIs --rh. ,.,cat SurenJ,,Y stxn,, 80 San.
- sa !, NJ , NV, .,u1u ss0rh os sMks
IL s,rri, s gs 4 s oe 'suna ~ HiiChGook
- :, ~ 1.,o.aSay, eerner 81 Leonard street
T,Sn,rSwssg Tr1mMfnws Faiy,l,opsf Isb.
bons'-T a u7yrKZIr %, Euysen 60. 80 90 49,
and Il tn1 ar Sress ~ a,iv low aas on
al ~. ,rs. q ,o.d, !, - i, 10 T. ,... -
'-s"'
Mourning SsoSds - Ia rth 0Iomcx 4 xY~~l
have lug. op,ac5 oat cage 81 ELEGANT iarpoore an cn,;r
ssT e Sss g W s 81 s" GODS win
gl,or IA use hes mourning store h5 Iroadway be-
-------------------
ana 49,. a..ss.iv .,,. s' , Ihe nest
eissls9 york Is nov on snsv a. HhRfnoIoSrWsa e
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Meloileons.-s. ID. 4 H. w. Smiths Ccle-


brated meodeons equal The
harmony as good the remote keys 10 in the
They the only meodeons tuned and unqucsona
bly, the best Monthly payments taken for meodecns. no
RACE WATERS No. 333 Broadway, Sole Agent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-03

A COMPETENT YOUNG GIRL WISHES a sITUA.
n tion feamstress and chambermsid ruree Is kind
and attentive to children. Can do muslns neatly; also
understands dressmakng Has the hes. OF city references
Please call address No. 40 West Fourteenth street.
Can DO soon for three days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-03

ever offered n New York ma, De found HITCHCOCK
LA DbLATERr. 1F Drosaaay, corner Of Leonard
lhe tste also every other Of seasonabe dry goods
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-03

bons'-I.. q. H6YFNZIr III Hudson street. has on hand
and Is Offering SC prices extremely low splendid
VI iie asots so.ds q whh no u rites yc attention.
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The Best Pianos In the WORLDLY. I'll

Co.'s pianos, with iron frames and circular scales
oaledged be the BEST they defy competition in tome
quality and price. large assortment NJ HORACE WA
TERS', 1893 Broadway, the sole agent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-03

CHas. +. ANDERSON, Treasurnr
LArAN Z. STUART, Acting Secretary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-03

WANTED-AN EXPERIENCED COOK, WITH GOOD
w city reference for boarding house, capable Of cooking
for thirty boarders Also girl waiter None but those
who perfectly understand their business and willing Co 40
their duty need apply Inquire ut No. 3 Broadway aor'
Of Leonard street.
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard., 1853-01-15

CAUGHT IN THE FACT. certain notable house.
wife had observed that her pickled cookies run
ming remarkably low and spoke to the cook in cOnse
quence, who alone had access TO them. The cooks
character was at stake; unwilling to g i've warning
with such imputaon on her selfdenia, not 10 say
honesty, she nevertheless felt that confidence between
her mistress and herself was at an end. One DAY
the jar containing the evanescent cGndIment being
placed, as usual, on the DRESSER while she was bus
lily engaged in bastrg joint before the fire, she hap
pened to suddenly round and behold, 10 her great
Indignation, favorte magpie remarkable for his con-
versationa bowers and general intelligence, Perched
by lis side and dipping its beak down the open neck
with every symptom of qualification. The mystery
was explained-the thief detected. GrasPing The
late of scalding grease which she held in her hand
the eXasperated cook dashed the whole contents over
the helpless pet, accompanied by the exclamation
oh, de, VOI'Ue been al the picked cookies, have
you 2" Poor Mag, of course, was dTeadfuy burnt;
most of his feathers off, leaving his lille round
pate, which had caught the principal part OF the vol,
ley, entirely bare. The poor bird moped about lost
all spirits, and never spoke for year. At length
when he had pretty well recovered, and was begin
ming chatter again, gentleman called al the house
who, taking off his hat, disclosed a very haIu
head. The magpie, who happened to be in the To0n'
appeared evidently stuck by the circumstance; DIS
"reminiscences powerfully excited by the naSeu
appearance of the genteman's skull. Hopping upon
the back of the chair, and looking him hastily oT'
exclaimed in the ear of his astounded visitor: "U,
de, yOu'Ue been at the picked cookies, have you
IngOldsby Legends
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard., 1853-01-15

AN ANXIOUS INQUIRER. Some two miles up !nS
river from ST. Johnsbury, Vermont, is prILInI'I''
sort of little village called '' The Centre" Here
not long since, the rustic youth of the vicinity con-
gregated for a dance, 't and dance they did,
said our informant, '' with an unction unknown"
your city belle and beaux. - One interesting young
man, having g. imbbed - rather too freely, OecaTo
fatigued'' in the of the evening, and "lSe
concluded to retire. for short rest. door 9s,
near the dancing hall, revealed, invtingly gilPs0
of comfortable bed, of which he took poSsesiH.On
with prospect of an undisturbed So snooze ~ ~
happened, howbeit, that this was the ladies VIZ VIZ.
drawing room, and sooner had he closed his {,
than pair of blooming young damsels caIo o,aJ
from the hail. and began adjusting their dsoLOgs. ds.
rngets, the dim light of the taow candle not uao
closing the tenant of The bed. The girls had IoHs
(ike of their seek y which ran on III LAVA .,s
wise: What nice dance we're having nav '"
you heard anybody, say anything about me- Jane nm
g La yes, Sally Jim Brown says he never see yO on
look so handsome as you do tonight. Have to"t yUt
heard anybody say anything about me AOUa aOUs,
you! why, sartin: heard Joe Flint tell Sam jus
thht you was the pretliest dressed girl in the room
Whereupon the dear things chucked, 4" fixed W
little tmore, and made off towards the ball toUn
They had hardly reached the door when our hali ~"
scious friend raised himself upon his elbow, 9Ia'
quite intelligibly, though slowly, inquired: .-Ll"
you heard arg body say anything about ME- g'rIe ey
" Phansy their pheelinks " at that juncture i"''
fled with an explosive scream.-Knfcker60c@e''
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard., 1853-01-15

Some newspaper wag tells story Of an Old gsnTy gnay
man, whose eight or tenclerks bored him he wal
with conundrums. Going home one evening, ne W.,
stopped in front of closed store, by county Lis
who asked " Can you tell me- my friend, why ,riIh
store is closed l'' " Go to bazes, cried he' ,i,b
your conundrums! I've been bored to deaf" w.
'em these three e-Weeks."
Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard., 1853-01-15

The latest Russian novelty is the smoking oaDch Ol
garettes containing tea instead of tobacco. lnobIe.
papers say the practice is becoming quite tashon"O
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-28
-. .n.olu.elv Necessary for the good Of re

,h.. was absolutely necessary for the good Of re-
is,s @''' '''' ....,,,,.,. .,o.la bsl.d on
DE table, 80 II IA" Sn "PP'
~, M Bangs considered that tho condition on ,ss
~.seher was now mach better on tnan my wsre ~
pearnel 49, =" ,ras on the Mission AZ that time, ths
fonaregsfionsIis,s had al Connecficu, 10 80
were IN tie habit Of a.oG,ng Church hey generally
korbs their dinners in their pockets ana fetas'nSo vi
Is, nsyer were over These people wouIa no 'anH yOu
q ouoe on Sundays and tiers was MI per
~ " ~ In such places there would b. no c0ngre-
.;n and n they were soldiers Of Jesus Chris' they
Snun expect 10 meet with some hardsoips ana none
nrId know What might be produced ~ evangeea w0.1
o. ne forest was made bloom and streams made 10
hrsak cut in The desert .o,;,., ,bssa ,esoiu
g.. trs bev were passed after some opposition Bshop
s.o std that he would receive the opinion OF the
Corsrenee with kindness and endeayor 70 act on ~ pr
h. feared with hs utmost ends~vors 70 please ne w2u1
~ ahs 10 sasfy everybody, as many differed IN tosr
- "a what would be competent support lie
"a heep spproacbed since the present sitting by
&c friepds Of preachers who complained thai tner
ss,;n,s were not At sl adequate for their support
49, "A a. the same time Offers from other brethrea
,rong Themselves and friends Offering 70 90 and bring
49, Sns 20 tbese very stations which were complained
- ne feared this would be the case until they would be
800 rerenI Of the religious spirit Of those whom they
called 70 the ministry and guard the doors OF admission
with more canton
A. resoluops desired and II more with view 20
,fpiaie he brethren who desired special preacher TO
provide for bis support than with view to give any drec-
lions 70 The appointing power.
pev james Chairman Of the Committee the
s.ndsv School Cause presented the following report:
Prom the circular Of the y \. Union which was re-
s,ed 10 ihe Committee have gathered the following
statistical facts That there has been an increase 10 all
~ departments ~ the statistics for the year 1882
syeept in that Of coDversioDstho number Of CONVEX
sions being less by 1916 than the previous year This IS
shs more surprising there has been al the same time an
;nerease Of more than 10000 scholars and Il79 Bible
Glasses . =,
That the amount raised by the Conference for the s.
Union for 1852 1912 a. making an average oil only
is nils or cents per number.
Ths amount must appear entirely too small for the Con.
ference when we consider its numerical and financial
strength and also the urgent demands made upon the
Union by destitute scholars not only At home but upon
me- shores OF the Pacific and even in Germany.
The Conference since s organization, has contributed
N The funds Of the Sunday School Union Ol0 one half Of
which has been returned in grants Of books From the
turns received at the present session Of the Conference the
Committee report the statistics by districts as follows;
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-28
ASSOCIATE PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD.

This body reassembled yesterday morning IN the ISen
tyeighth - Associate Presbyteran Church Messr Blair
Williamson and NcCrea, were appointed Committee TO
present the ssutsns of this synod 70 the Reformed Pres
Messrs Wright and Shirley being present were invited 70
seats in the Synod, corresponding members DR.. +
Billions and Messrs Thompson and Blair, appointed
Committee correspond With the General Assembly OF
tie Presbyterian Church OF Ireland the Free Church and
the United Presbyterian Church Of scotland and the Brit
ish Provinces and also the Associate Re'O med Synods OF
the East and West aud the Reformed Presbytsn Church
Of America The Synod passed vote of thanks to Rev.
Mr. GoOdwille for his excellent Synofca sermon. res
oution was also adopted calling the attention Of their
Clergy 20 the importance q urging upon their and
suitable young men the importance OF turning their aen
ton TO the Gospel Ministry In the afternoon session not
much was done Drs. Fairchd and Campbell, Agents OF
of the Christian Union addressed the Synod the nature
objects and publications OF that Society Al g clock he
synod adjourned An evening session was held but moth
ing of importance transacted The Synod reassem-
bies at y o'clock this morning.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-28
PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY. o. s.

Cous.pondenes OF the n. Y. Treane;
PHILADELPHIA. Thursday, Nay Is. issa
The PRESBYTERIAN General Assembly 10 S. met at the
usual hour this morning Ahsr prayer by DR. John Lord
the minutes of the preceding session were read anu
IL was on motion resolved that the narrative be read
this afternoon in connection with the appointed religious
exercises.
The Committee on the Synod Of North Carolina re-
ported that the records were correct Tue report was
received.
Ii was reported that there were four vacancies in the
Board OF Trustees OF the General Assembly 0ccas0nsd by
the death Of the former ncumbents The election
motion. fixed for Friday.
DR. Beatty, Chairman of the Committee on Educ1iou
read report upon the subject under their The
duet snd management Of the Board me; the approval Of
the Committee. After commenting upon the Importance
Of the subject OF education the Committee offered series
Of resolutions The first refers 10 the dearh of ca sddSiss
In the theological Ssnnses and expresses alarm for the
consequences which may ensne The other resolutions
mostly of general character The Committee recon-
ensed the establishment Of High Schools for the coored
people The 10 be under the control of the Synots
IN which they are located The Public School system u
considered important by the Committee but the spread OF
the Psrocha Schools Of the Church also deemed OF
great importance.
The Committee approve the establishment OF Nc kemmie
College the Synod Arkansas In conclusion, the
luons recommended the Board Of Education 10 the
Eest patronage of the Church.
The Committee proposed that the last Thursday in FEB
rny next be fixed as day OF special prayer through ,ut
all the Churshes 10 solicit the Divine blessing the
efforts to increase the efficiency of tbs Theological Semi
naries.
The names Of several gentlemen read nominees
for membership in the Board
The report and resolutions motion placed onth
docket
The Committee Leave OF Absence reported hvcraby
to giving permission to two delegates who desired to return
home.
nwas resolved that Committee of three be appointed
to dram resolutions Ia reference to the Bible Society
Messs Murray, Mcneil and Page appointed to al the
Committee
The Committee on Bills and ovsrtures read a memorial
from the Presbyterian Church ct Gloucester n J., asking
that the eharch be transferred from the Pesbye Of West
Jersey in the synod Of NswJeey to the prsbytsry Of
tee rsoomnsaded that the request Of msnsnahss be
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-28
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Alexander smith,s Poems,


POEMS By Pre- pp. lg Boston. Hcknor
Reed zelda Sod By Putnam Co.
England has usually been slow 20 recognize the ad-
vent Of new poet shskpere was III appreciated in
BIS own age. Milton was bat the old blind school
nsster' to his seOrnful contemporaries. And in
recent times the frat genial reception Of Wordsworth
aSa master in the realms of verse by readers Of
prophetic susceptibility in this country. Coleridge bad
long 10 wait for the ft audience" which even now is
"iew." The echo Of dersion which was the English
Welcome 20 Shelley, Keats and Tennyson, has yet
scarcely died away, amid the heart-varm plaudits Of
their admirers. Poetic fame has NOS been plant Of
facle growth. 1t has been reared On hard SOIL md
amid frosts and biting winds. The great poets who are
now Acknowledged chiefs in English song were not
danded into notoriety BY fostering patrons aatser
ing critics. but have achieved their lofty position by the
force Of that nsprston which s befended By the God
from whom Ii comes, and challenges no furthsrsnce
from fashion or cspricious opinion
Alexander Smith, if genuine poet, has met with
widely different fortune from bis forerunner His chap
let Of aures has been purchased by no Of hOrns
1t is not many months since We frat heard his
contributor to some Of the obscurer London periodicals
He is now, we understand but little than one and
twenty years Of age Without any ncvitiate Of peril and
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-28

hitherto hsd religious character snd the extent to which
,bs, las eontufed greatness can scarcely be over
Estimated Whist foIy would j, be then 70 surrender 70
a.. Sree ,he raoral AMI religious training q our Youth
IvrbIb ~ have prosCer-d more than by the exfernA
forms Of 1t j. prep'sterous 10 say thai TINS
rnrv b. Ids IL present position IN the world merely oy
-; civil freedom Il the religious character Of our p4o-
lie ,bst hss given stability IN Government Wfhoat
W should speedily have n into the anarchy OF the
French Democracy and settled ere this into PreliAt ire
d sp0fism. NJ.
IT. reor saw thst il the part ~ wisdom - adhere 20
all those usags % our fathers which see TO have
fo..er-d our nstisual grorth
sn4 y, i the wsys and see ana ask for the old paths,
where the good wsy. 'nd valk therein -Jer VI 10
Netr- York May "a, 1883 A. b. D.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-28

The payments under these items average g. 300 per
month From other departments Of the city other in
addition received but have OF ascertain
ing the amount II is said there parties who willing
10 take the animals away without expense but however
this may be the contract made withOu. advertisement
estimates, proposals. bids under simple resolution OF
the Common Council passed clearly in opposition TO the
terms u the Charter and this with other matters Of OBJ
lection under inquiry before Recorder Tlou, const
tutes suppose the ground on which the Controller
bases bis refusal 10 pay
We forbear % speak Of those matters Suffice it 20 say
that Mr. Reynolds has been slspenaed TO appear and Om
20 do The therefore between the Common COun
ell and Mr. Flsgg is between those who look for the
spOs with the keenest attention and vigant officer who
performs bis duty with unsurpassed fidelity and zeal If
the City bound upon contract made in de6lnce Of the
Charter the parties have only b apply tor Mandamus
and the question will instantly be settled but they fear to
make this appeal and 20 10 the Common Council in order
that the preliminary steps for Mr. Fagg removal may be
taken
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-01-29

For children under twelve and three years of
age half rates will be charged person taken up at
point not designated will be required pay the charge
from the last designated point and person desiring
leave the train at point designated will pay the
charge to the point designated with this proyiso
that no person shall pay less than 25 for any dis
tance lboth the points be regular stopping places 9th
erWise the charge will not be less than 80 cents
No charge being made in the above for baggage
the Company will not be responsible for it, unless in case
osross glgence on the part of their agents. and will
IN no case be responsible for SPECIE bills notes Jewell
ry or anything but the passengers own necessary bag
gage.
Passengers on the way wishing to be taken on the
cars, should make signal if in day. with handker
chief and If in the night with light from the time the
train four hundred yards off until it reaches them 1t
Is best however, for passengers if practicable, get in
at depos regular stopping places in the the
mail being too late the conductors sometimes unable
to stop at other points the road.
Passengers wishing to be set down between depots
should notify the train Captain of their wish soon after
leaving the previous depot.
Passengers prohibited from standing on the plat
form OF the getting in of the cars when in
motion.
By order of the Board of Directors
Ja6 G. w. MACMURDO. Treasnrer