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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-24
A CORRECTION CORRECTED.

DANVILLE, nd Tuesday, Msy II, 1888
To he Editor Of The Tribuns
SIR zee your Semi Weekly othe 18th inst that sons
Hoo the signature Of Hoosier has undertaken to
educate you to the time of holding elections Indiana
He says:
Under Constitution the election day has been changed
from Monday the Tuesday following the inst
hodsv In Of the legislature meeting
only years Indiana win have general election this
year." &c.
Now in order that you may be able to make the neces
sary corrections in your next edition Of Wing Almanac
sha give you the statute, in the words and figures fol-
lowing to wit
general shall be held annually The nd Tl.sdy
October hoh al existing vacancies IN Office and ell the oree me
which viii expire before election Thereafter
shall filed Otherwise provided b. law: ordd the rst
election shall take place the General Eeo
ton October 1872 aid every second TIE Re
r1sed Statutes Of 1857 30.
At the forthcoming general election 10 be heldin Octo
Der merit there will be no State offices to ELL other than
that of Reporter of the Decisions of the Supreme Court
which has become vacant, since the last election by the
decesse of Horace f. Carter unless indeed some other
Office shall also become vacant before that time
UOosTFR
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-24

sose and tbreu boy who was paid 50 cents for his Ia
boy The money was obtained som the Bank They always
TOOK c.re TO get the money the good checks sons time
before The forged ones were pre- -ented
In praetsng these frauds. two Of them would 90 to-
gtber on remaining out-ide the Bank and the other going
IN after the boy 10 what success he met with II
ujcon was swsk ned be would walk to the door and
sign 10 his companion who would immediately retreat
After these together with other alleged transactions Of
smisr nature sturdevani aPprths ndng trouble fed to
B,siOT where be arrested
At the time Of his arrest there found upon him
autographs and fac SMILES ana among them
those of Charles Wilson snd Others They executed
with wonderful ability and Wen calculated to deceive The
fs uds not discovered by the parties wTonged until
their with the banks found to be wrong and
instances not until the teers of the banks notified
The parties thst they had oyerdrswn their accounts
The above are the allegations Of The prosecution
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-24
PHILADELPHIA.
Landing Carried Away - Old school Presbyterian
General NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. News Items.
Correspondents Of The N Y. Tribune

Aahaine Narrfed Away Old school Presbyterian
General Neutrality-suspicious. News Items.
Correspondents Of The Y. Tribune.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday May q 1888
ihe late rough weather has done damage along the
atlantic coat and understand that the landing AZ Cane
may used by the Neslork aud Philadelphia steamers
Was yesterday entirely carried away by heavy sea IL
was put up on speculation, and the loss will not be very
heaNy new Que be constructed ia ample time 10
cemmosste the business of the regular shore season
Inc Presbyterian General AS emily Old School met
.h morning At oeock. After prayer by the Moderator
opted " ""! "e'e 'e~u anu So'
Al ne nis' business was the reception of memorial from
me New Albany Theological Seminary which wa. Rad b
1T at "oou me bSSd OF Directors of the seminary in
their memorial made application IL the Genaral a.
10 take charge of the Institution Ths Srn; :; iy
New Albany, and u Is At present under tba .1n,, -
nHmber Of Synods Ia the West these S"S - VI
unanimously decided 70 make over % the Gsnsroi -
bly, s The control Of the Seminary In - ~,
proposed transfer, the affairs the institution b ha u
% arraI ged that the change may be IDLY efscS ~
proposed transfer is only condition hat tn S,i
Dc rtsntd ~ lis present location Attached 70 the men,
RAJ was interesting sketch ct the history of the as,t
eon ibe school is ia excellent condition and is fnsnces
are most prosperous
The memorial motion referred TO the Committee
upon Theological Seminsries
HE report Of the Geological Seminary, of Cincinnati
propose TO make TO the General Assembly the control
VI ihe Seminary Referred to the same Committee
report was read from the Western Theological Semin-
~, submitting statement Of its atfsrs and asking for
ns changes In its plan. Referred 10 the appropriate
Dr. Matthews read TO the Assembly the nroceedpvs of
So VI tne delegates from eleven Western Synods
resolutions had been passed setting forth the ne
ara ~ nlst Glass theological Seminary in the West
Asss,h, s precise location TO the wisdom Of the
that no siraa. .esung OF delegates OF opinion
Project ''0"ia interfere win the new
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-24
BROOKLYN.

CoNuoS CouScIL IrExs-The Board met last night,
Aid Hsrteau presiding.
Treasurer elect declining the acceptance ct the ohce-
accepted and Hector Morrison, Cashier OF the Brooklyn
Bank elected in his place.
The - Association to erect Monument 10 the II 500
Martyrs of the Prison Ships submitted communication
REQUESTING the concurrence Of the Common Council in the
selection OF plot Of AfA upon
communication from X Hunt and other residents Of
Safest n the vicinity of Engine House No 10, designat
ing that place as nuisance was received ana referred 10
the Fire Department Committee.
From communication OF the Collector Of Taxes and
Assessment appears that the following amounts have
been RENTED from the tax ros Of 1851 and 1884, in the
different Wards:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-24
SPIRTTUALISM.
The Cnse Of Prof. MILLER

AUBURN, Friday, Nay s. lass.
r. as Eiisv q TAN Y. TSibv-e
SIR: In your SEM Weekly Of May g. you give an ar
from the lectures Of Tiffany Of Ohio ia which the
lecturer refers to the investigations of Prof Miller Of Hc-
mer, CORTLAND Co. New York.
Mr Tiffany lAbors under little mistake with regard to
the o quo and has given the its fall force.
which beg leave to correct and supply The nvsssgA
ton came of at Syracuse. AIRS Sarah Tamin Who Wa
excellent medium for sounds for years rssia
ing Auburn after her kscsf ceased 10 have the
smiy removed to Syracuse. 0nondsgs Co Nsw.Yofk.
some three years since; Prof Miller being in Syracuse
earned that Mrs Tsmn rssided there and sgpposng she
still medium for the sounds made her call and
guested chance to investigate Mrs T. informed him that
she had ceased TO be medium but that her inan then
six months old was q medium
The Professor sat by the cradle Of he sleeping innocent
while her mother IN distant part Of the house.
gagged at her domestic duties aud without any present
produce psychological effects bu, himself obtained
interview with the spirit Of the celebrated la Place. and
thus solved several mathematical problems which he had
been able o obtain before by hours II ncessant H.
Dor. OF thsmatter produce afhdsvits.
Mrs Tsmn continued 70 be clsirvoyanL bat without the
sounds for about year. when she deeply msgn zed
and subsequently the sounds returned again. The child
was remarkably healthy and heshy and st continues 30.
as learn by letter from Wisconsin to which State the
family have removed.
III Professor Miller obtained q solution by psychology,
he have accomplished that by psychology which his
own intellect did supply II Il electricity made
a very intelligent display ON an infant
Yours, with the highest reepect 5. d. TUCKER.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-24
WILLIAMSBURG

COMMON CouSciL.-At meeting Of the Common coua-
ell resolution offered by Aid Ralph, adopted that
IL is understood thst the authorities Of Bockyn have par
chased vsrous water privileges on Long Island thai
Committee of three be pointed TO confer with them. and
,rtsn what terms they VIII supply thus City with
pure and wholesome ws'er
The following resolution, offered by Alderman COmstcck.
was adopted;
Rrd That be referred the Board Of Ensnee appropriate
purchase Of suitable ste and erection OF
public market - =.
the Police Ordinance is 20 Dc acted upon
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-24

Corporation Printer. ~
The Fire Department COMMITTEE on petition Off Whxs
snd others for Hose organization in the Pm ws,J
reported sdvcrse Adopted
The sane Committee reported in favor 81 erpellnv LAD
Mccormick as ssspt foreman OF Engine Co No d fr.,.
the Fire Department for dsobedience Of orders At he Ere
in The Navy Yard Adopted.
The sse Committee reported In favor Of sppropr.nr
$1,000 for the purchase OF lot Clinton ST. fsr
an Engine House Adopted
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-24

SKIILFUI FoRGERIEs -On Monday (23d) as The Phild-
dellkia bulletin reports Francis S. Sturdivant Joseph
Shuster aud John h Hoagand, three young men, were
placed on their trials charged with forging two checks
one On Brock Amann for $500. on the Bank OF Penn
Township and the other Charles l. Wilson for $685. on
the Mai ufactureTs Bank Surdivant and Shuser plead
not guilty and Hoagand entered plea VI guy Anu was
uSs d a. witness.
The process of committing these forgeres WAS novel and
exceedingly dangerous 10 the safety OF the mercantile com
muniy liz somewhat alter Inc following so"n; hrSl
stating the fact that October last large number of for
ries W. ~ committed in this city upon the banks, which
Terxd and bothered them for time 10 dsc0vsr IN
PERPETRATORS About the latter end of the same MONTH
Surdevat arrested in Boston on the charge OF having
attempted 10 perperate forgery on one OF she banks
there HOaglsnd remained outside oi the BANK 10 watcn
the his comp snion and 10 be prepared 10 nee III
case suspicion should be awakened, or danger arise
From certain move ments which he saw and did not like
Hoagand concluded 10 flee that city lie came on to Ph
adepha and was arrested here about the beginning of
November after his arrest he evnced disposition
tell all he knew about the matter inculpatng himself
with the other two deien iants. This he was permitted 10
do without any promise made To HIN OF hope or reward
aarge number of business men had been dis ,redvd by
the rgeres of the defendants HOAgsnd here implicated
ShusteT.
The plan Of these men was procure good bank note
for 500 spd then walk around the city 10 discover firm
which carried large business, and was likely 10 Keep
q good baLk account and be IN good credit hcagiand
performed this part OF the Transaction lie procured
bank for 500 from Shustsr the latter oelsg fuly
aware Of what 10 be made OF IL Win tns note
be 20 store, purchase some sna article Tor
or five dollars and then tender the note, 10 eNpec
hst the parry from whom he purchased would not
have sufficient change to give HIM. ihS was generAy
the case.
He went to the store OF Brock Altman and purchased
sose Of four and they had not suhcent change Tor
hs slCo note, Hoagsnd agreed to save irouoie 70 uAe
their check for $50 the balance in change IEs was
gwen him by MIR. Altman. AS be obtained H. Ne
ana Shuser eegraphed the fact to Srdeva ant AZ Boston
WHO'S very sklfu man and who came TO Philadelphia
he cheek was shown him. and he walked 10 the store OF
brock Altman before he forged their signatures to as
certain or emse whsther his associates had selected me
right sort OF firm He did not altogether like the look OF
tier place OF business but nevertheless check for $500
was forged upon them and the money obtained through the
msumtntsy Ola boy who paid IS cents for his risk
ana trouble ID getting the check eshed Bank Farng 80
well with that Transaction the successful attempt was
upon Charles L. Wilson. 500 note was gwen hun for
article valued az IS and check for SOS given in change
forged check was then prepared upon Mr. Wilson for
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-24

~ The COlHmbHs Miss Democrat Of the ltth ssysi
ave have known long drought at this Of
the year before We had very little rain since early Ia
Apr and the ground almost dry ss usually 10
with us IN the month OF August The weather has been
uucommony cool rendering tire necessary in the evenings
and mornings the spring has been much later than
last year. and unless the from this time forth
prove very favorable crops OF all kinds must necessarily
be cut short perhaps one third.
RoBBERY. A tall slim, lghtcompexoned man OF some
25 years of age. wearing moustache withal and hiny
bearded chin entered jewelers. store in Wesboro Mass
the of the goth inst, between and 10 o'clock. lie
had previously ordered gold watch which the jeweler
had expressly obtained for him. On being told % wait I'LL
morning before completing the bargain he seized the WATCH
together with another of similar type andled The
were valued at stl2 apiece The alarm raised, and
search kept all night but detection of the hicf
noon Vi the 2st inst
70 Mr. Talcoti late Superintendent Of the Reform
School Providence assumed the duties Of the Office
at Westboro Thursday afternoon 10Th inst in place Of
Mr. Lincoln, resigned. Boston Commonwealth.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-05-24

~ correspondent Of The Boston Transcript writes
thus from Florence Italy in regard TO several young Bos
toniaus pursuipg their musical studies in that City:
Miss Hill has already made very rapid progress in
the language She is study her art under the best
teacher in Italy, Signor Roman. He Is gentleman
rather old but yet of great precision The bes. artists
i'm the world come 10 him for finishing lessons Upon
hearing Miss Hill for the first time he so taken with
her voice talent and personal appearance tna ne conde
seconded 10 give her lessons beginning with the rudmen
ihough he never gave but finishing lessons before
Considering her age he had rather form her voice him
self
1--WE had the honor to be presented to the great ROssin
H is quite dsshing old gentleman. He desired 20 hear
Miss Hill when she had lea some pieces. must tel you
a good Joke about him short time ago when we were
AZ soir young lady OF the house asked Rossn
why be did not write any more operas lie answered
thus: If you could sing the music that write, would
compose an opera 70 morrow but there are no singers
living could sing my muse. ANY one can see Rossim AZ
all hours Of the day walking the streets with green UNI
There are number of American artists in Florence
Mr. Sumner who is taking lessons OF Sgnor Blanc has
improved very much Mr. Willard is taking lessons OF 10
mani lie sings beautifully and speaks Italian quite well
sbou, make his debut at the opera Mrs Eseott oil
Springfield, Mas, American prma donna, has oeea
singing Ut the opera IN Naples ana producing quite
ton
u heart broken widow of Lafayette, lamenting the
loss Of her husband gives vent to the anguish OF her ee
ips following dolorous strains which We copy from
HOTIef2whefsss Dr. LOraa Dodge my bed and board
s trSsSs bin On ccouni as pay Of =
Sa and shameful manner se has treated his family y
Ian having stole hundred dollar. from when ne st hs
too law too work vulgar addicted steans
o and expected soon 10 leave COcnn. where be viii attempt
pass gentleman long the money be has stolen 0 ~
iai Siam, M.vs sorEf. DODGE
Girl and old maids had better be on the lookout
~ Joseph X Groves has been tried at Clinton N y,
on RI sree Of kidnapping found guilty and sentenced to
be hung on the drst Friday of July An appeal however
has been taken to the Supreme Court OF the SAFE
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Of the Russ pavement being laid down IN important 'n0f
oughfares
Aid. TENANT and DrSxAs thea moved dheres-s "iie''
ments to refer the resolution lack TO the Committee "
II on the table &c
The resolution about being put on the orisns mo
ton when Aid PICK moved that the papers which accom-
panied the accommodation OF the Controller be reic ana
be did not understand the matter and would not Ike 10
vote ignorance. He did not like to take the respcHsi
bty of voting this question without knowing all its
bearings He voted before. and he not certain
whether he did Illegally or not 1.-The bad been led to DO
sn Illegal act contrary TO the laws he would consider
he had brought disgrace himself ard his family. He
would ike know whether he violating any law be-
fore be would vote
AID SMITH, heard no order read
AID CoRSELL-Nor /.
AID PEcK-I heard something sbOHt order. but do
not Know exactly its nature and certainly have desire
10 act bndfolded when those who particularly
interested in the matter afraid 70 face the music and
left the the moment the document began to Dc read
Kisses.
AID. PEcx-I appeal to the President to know if
not in order.
AID. SurrH-No, Mr. President he cannot be in order
The gentleman is personal.
Aid PFcK-I have not mentioned the gentleman name.
Isad some left the when the communication being
reaS-and that Is fact which all here desire to hear
these document. Inc gentlemen
He saws they are Of force. admit he is good law
YER but voted before on his view Of the law and got
myself into good deal Of trouble and If it be decided
acted wrong that particular will always regre it. and
most Of all because would consider inflicted disgrace
on IT little family with whom fatal disease whi'h has
seized on my frame may not long permit me to remain.
desire to this contract perfected but to do will not
be guilty of an Illegal act.
AID TwEED-I proud of my vote on the Broadway
Railroad and instead of thinking it disgrace believe
an honor shall always resist any attempts to interfere
with my preregstves.
Aid SruRrEvASr expressed himself in similar manner
when the motion put and carried.
The following is the vote
Yeas-Ald Moore, Haley, Sturtevant Oakley, Barr,
TIVE. Francis Smith Bard Cornell Dohery-ll, texscty
enough to make the adoption legal
NGys-Ald. Compton Brisley, Temsnn Pearssl Den.
man. Aivord, Peck
Ajscnt-Ald Boyce of the Fifth, and Ward, of the
Fifteenth
AID OAKLEY stated TO the Bosrd that the Controller had
neglected to meet the Health Committee who had request
cd him do give his reasons why be had refused to
nav the amount the contract entered into to the
9Th of the street and moved resolution that the Con-
troer be directed attend the Committee whenever he
would be called on by them for that purpose.
Affer some discussion the resolution passed. and the
Board adjourned for the term.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-15
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Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-02-15
ARCHITECTS OFFICE,
Opposite the Exchnuga Rank


HENRY EXALL would make known to his friends
IL and the public, that his attention is exclusive
ly given to the ARCHITECTURAL DEPARTMENT
OF ms business and finding the demand for his services ia
this line increasing constantly he has established an
Office and procured the assistance of of the best
Architects in the country. M. LYBRocK who will gen
orally be found in the office thoroughly educated to
the business in the best Academies in GERMANY spent
several years the study and practice of his
in italy and France and for the asst four wears has had
charge of Of the leading offices in the cty of New
York. where he has planned and superintendent many of
the most prominent public and private buildings in the
city and surrounding country some of which are
the Metropolitan and St Nicholas Hotels several of the
finest Churches and large number of the best private
dwellings, and stores He will show to persons visiting
the Office many specimens of his work, as well as
large collection OF other plans in every variety of stye
Having had tor many the satisfaction of pleasing
those by whom have been employed to make and de
ssns' WIN contn9e TO give my personal attention to all
work done in the Office and superntend the erection Of
Buildings where my attention is required. Particular
attention will be paid proportions fitness of stvle d.
ra0'ty OF materafs and economy of eGecution. Ipro
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Mills, Factoriesi Railroad Depots and Bridges Ware
houses, Stores in all the modern styles Dwellings of
every description suited town or country Interior
decorations for Stores. Saloons public Halls &C. Monu
ments, Tombs, Vaults, Railing. &C.. for Cemeteries-
And to make out foil specifications with working draw
nss tor every building receive proposals. make
and every part of the work to it's
completion if desired will take the bertv TO refer
those who do not know to some ofmy fellow citizens
by whom have been employed; among whom are
Mrs Bruce, Conway Robinson VIM H. Macfarland
James Lyons, Arthur and James M. Morsoa Robert c.
Stanard, VIM. H. Haxall, Bernard Peyton, Wellington
Goddin James Bosher, Lewis d. Crenshaw Jas Thomas
RICHARDSON " Co., Alex. Duval, Joseph Allen. James
Warrick and John Wckham Esquires of Richmond
builders are assured that no plans made for them will
be used In any way to their disadvantage but proper
regard for the interest of all with whom deal will
trust insure thatreward seek-plensyof busn- S. and
fair remuneration.
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pursuance of Deed Of Trust bearing date the 18th
day of November 1852, duly recorded in the county
Court OF Goochand county from Elisha Caswell now de-
ceased to me- for the benefit of Daniel Hunt the city
richmond In order to certain debts and liabilities
therein mentioned shall, on MONDAY the 2lst day
OF March, in front ofthe Court House of said coun
ty' the said day being Court day, proceed to sell
the real estate in said mentioned Decd being GER
tain lot OF land lying and being in the county of Gooc
land upon the north side of the James river Canal,
and bounded as follows: commencing the Manakin
Ferry Road at the Bridge the James River Ca
nal thence up the said road 80 degrees chains 80
links to stone; thence Ss4 degrees, chains IS
Inks thence % degrees, w 10 chains, 10 links to
stone on the canal thence up the said canal 53a de-
grees, w chains, &c links, to the beginning and con
tans acres. rood, II pole.
TERMs-Cash for the debt, secured By said deed, and
the costs and expenses of hetus and the balance the
purchase money on credit of six months properly Sc.
cured.
Sale to commence at 12 o'clock, NJ
fe s-1awtd JOHN B. STEGALL. Trustee