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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-12-17

IL is thus shown that the General Government instead
Of being loser, as many have supposed by its connexon
with the public lands has found them only
Of revenue but ready means Of promoting the Of
general education and Of bestowing weearned rewards
for military service.
In the Territories and new States where many Of the
public lands remain for long period liberal grants
should be made for those great highways which, to
tain extent may be considered local in their character
though general in their influence, and conflicting with
the interests Of the old States In this way without any
expenditure Of money the General Government great
~ increase the value Of the public domain IL has
made such donation without being fully repaid. The
principle OF granting alternate sections and selling those
reserved at double the ordinary price, has been found by
experience to be most sa,utary BY reason Of the i'm
royenens made with such grants large tracts Of land
mat bad long lain have been brought into market
anu !ouli ready sale the surrounding country has been
poped the has been augmented by the ncreas
ed consumption Of foreign merchandise and the State in
winch the improvements have been thus made and not
requenty the adjacent States have been largely bene
nUcu "l'noat these donations and consequent improve
hehts some Oh the finest portions Of the States would
have continued wilderness lands that had been for If
teen or twenty years in the market might have remained
as much longer unsod and thus the prosperity aud adj
hhoeght - lne whole country greatly retarded The
loss 70 The Government would have been serious without
any corresponding benefit The true policy is TO bring
the lands INTO market and by all legitimate means dis
pose o. them a. speedily as possibe justice those who
have 0een induced 70 settle IN the new States and Terri
tories and the interests Of the Government ai
it. The strongest political and economical
therefore, dictate this course
On the Goth September, 1880 n Grant az lands vac
made TO the States Of illinois, Mississippi and Alabama
aid in the construction Of the great Centl RAILROAD
from Chicago TO Mobile To afford these States an op
porunity OF making their selections the lands along The
proposed route Of the road we're for short period with
drawn from market most Of them being % little value to
the States in which they were or to tho General Govern
ment until the grants were made and il was ascerained
that the road would be constructed but then they
bought up with avdity and considered as most
choice and valuable. The Illinois Central Railroad Com
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-12-17

The household Of HENRY WSDAw, living at Marlboro !,
d has recently been visited BY remarkable degree OF
affection Within the past week he has buried two Of
his chdren-one daughter aged Is years. the other an
infant son and within six weeks past he has lost bis
wife and four chdren--all from typhoid pneumonia
Two children yet left him. who sick, but believed
70 be convalescent.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-12-17
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.
DETACHMENT OF THE INTERIOR,

DETACHMENT THE INTERIOR,
DECEMBER ., 1888.
SIR: From the accompanying report of the Commits
sioner Of the General Land Office it will be that the
surveys of the public lands have been steadily prosecuted
and large bodies Of new lands during the past year.
brought into market; that the wants of the emigran
have been fully met and choice selections offered the
hardy pioneer
The land system is founded in correct principles and
needs but little modification change. The pre- empton
feature might possibly be ndyanageousy enlarged and
made more liberal Sound policy requires that every
encouragement should be held for actual settlement
and cultivation Nothing retards the growth and pros
perity of the country MORE nhics greater injury
upon the resident than the possession by individuals
companies of extensive uncutvated tracts of the
public lands. To this evil facilities should
be literally extended the actual settler and withheld
from the mere speculator.
During the last fiscal year 9Sl94ll acres have been
surveyed and 1858 sol brought into market In
the same period there were
Acres
1885 495
Located with military bounty land warrants. Ia, 800
Located with other certificates. ............ 9,427
Selected for the States, swamp lands G64 253
Donated for railroads &c................. 1,427 457
Making total $40, 992
Showing increase in quantity sold and located with
land warrants and under grants Of SIS
the previous fiscal year.
The quantity of land sold during the second and third
quarters Of 1852 334,45l acres; amount received
therefor $500 6S759 Quantity sold second and third
quarters of 1853 9l9 acres; amount received
therefor 50, 226, S76.36.
The whole number of land warrants issued under cx-
listing laws, up to the 30th Of September last was
2660 i2 of which there then outstanding 66 947
The quantity Of land required satisfy the latter is
4 us, 10 acres.
Warrants hare been issued the Both Of September
under the act of the 18th Of February lS47, calling
II, SI9 80
Under the acts of September %, 1885,
and March - 1852, for............l2, J05, $50 g
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06
The Custom House Nuisance.

J. G. BENNETT, no.
Dear Sir-I observe in your paper Of to-day letter
headed Delays at the Custom House." If every
who suffered like your should write to you
and you publish their letters you would have little else
TO do received some goods, which WAS very much in
want or by ship from England, which arrived here
the 10th of April at once handed my invoice and bill
o. lading to my broker, who made the entry. Ihage
there goods, with heavy gold in my pocket-because
was told every time should be certain to have them the
next have not got them yet although the ship
nothing. have been served dozen times or more.
It's custom, understand, at tie Custom House; and
eel that's used TO skinning it's said don't mind IT,
The infamous manner in which things are conducted in
that house disgrace to the city aud certainly sub
about four times too many clerks about the house. who
go oang down about II IL ocock-often not at all
and then take hour for dinner, more and see you
far far away from home before they would do anything
after three r'cock. Cleanse out hfs Aegean stable Mr.
Beanet You cannot render better ssvos to the oity
Yours AN OLD SVBSCRlBER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06
WashingtOn Gossip.


The Hon. Henry A. Wise is again in Washington.
have again to announce that he wants foreign mis-
son having asked for though many Of his special
admirers will insist that the administration are bent on
laying one at his feet.
The President inclined to believe would like ex.
ceedingy to give to Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Henry L.
Scott the post of Inspector general vacated by the re-
Scott has signed to him. understand that he greatly
desires this appointment. Yet it that he (the
Presiden is impressed with the belief that the in
spector general in Justice to the army should be taken
from among the field officers II he determines that such
is mperativey his duty, all the many applicants for the
lionel Ewing, Lieutenant Colonel Sumner Lieutenant
Colonel Abercrombe, and Lieutenant Colonel Lorenzo
Thomas the many others being captains with higher
brevet rank only.
II is sumised that Mr. George Law who Is again here
takes great interest in the Of Lieutenant Colonel
Sumner In this matter his promotion would of course
result In that of his (r. Ls gallant nlaw Breye
Lieutenant. Colonel May, Who in the line Is captain Of
the regiment to which Lieutenant Colonel Sumner is at
tached. It strikes me that the President would like
much to make Mr. Law happy in any possible manner
outside of leaning towards either Of that gentlemans
terprises in connection with government national
State. He could not do happily than in the pre-
fed In all respects for the Inspector Generashp than
Lieutenant Colonel Sumner and whose further pro.
motion would please the public better than that Of Lieut.
Colonel May.
On Monday last the cabinet took up the interior Of
New York appointments had occasion to notify you
By Tuesday morning our hotels overwhelmed with
gentlemen from that quarter all famed for prominence
equal to those of crows to scent what going
far of from their respective homes quickly.
The following appointments have been made in the
Lard 0ce to all the vacancies occasoned by yesterday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06

very important and useful change is about to taks
place In this court First its proposed increased juris
dction, from e26o to $780, in civil suits which win bs the
means OF bringing into this court many Of the petty
cases. for Islander, bs and assault and battery which
at present cucumber the calendars Of ths Superior and
Common Pleas courts by which great many important
mercantile suits are npedsd much to the annoyance Of
the mercantile community. Second its removal from
the small room In the basement of the City Hall to that
beautiful edAce recently erected in tho Park and known
as the New ssssons House This want has long been fet
as the room In which business 10 now transacted 10
small, low and unhealthy Third increase in the
number of Judges The present incumbent Judges Lynch
and Cowles will retre from the bench the 10th inst
and will be succeeded by the Judges eect-A A. Thomp-
son, A. A. Philips and Florence Mccarthy On account
Of the proposed increased Jurisdiction tho ssarss Of the
Judges and clerks win be increased These changes in this
court will be Of great advantage to the community and
will be the Of rendering this courwhich has besn
hitherto regarded in unimportant hght-one Of great
consequence The business will then be increased from
the small cases that tried in this to those
Of more important character which usually brought
up in the Court Of Common Pleas.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06
BROOKLYN CITY Intelligence

CHURCH THE ASCENSION SOUTH BRooKLYN-LAYING THE
CORNER STONE The ceremony of laying the foundation
stone OF new church edce for the above congregation
took place yesterday afternoon the of Third
els Vinton ID D. of Grace Church. the Heights, ofic
aed under hority Of the Bishop of the docess and
assisted by the Rev Mr.. Guion of st Johns church.
Brooklyn, Rev Mr. Tuttle, Of st. Luke's church. New
York, ard Rev. Mr. Lamson the rector Of the
gregation They all attred in full clerical robes.
After arriving the ground, with the vestry the Rev.
Or. Vinton read the usual servcs and laid the stone
which he detailed the rise and progress of the society
which he had charge, which but in the third
year of its existence He instancsd the diff sues upder
which they had labored from early infancy until
the present, having by the grace of Him who reigns
above, surmounted many obstacles in their path until
this auspicious moment, when they enabled TO
plant the standard of their faith this groun and
praise and glory Of the living God The Rev. Mr.
Guon then read list Of the articles deposited in metal
box in the corner stone, which comprised copy of the
Holy Bible book Of Common Prayer Journal of the pro
ceedngs of the late Convention of the Doces several
religious newspapers church almanac roll of parch
ment containing suitable record Of the exercises
nected with the OCCASION with the Of the bishop
fciating cergmen, pastor of the congregation, and
officers OF the church. Rev. Mr. Tuttle read the psalm,
when the ceremonies concluded with benediction
by the Rev Dr. vinton The site OF the church is in
neghborhood rapidly advancing In improvements, and
which will be- at distant day the centre OF the most
beautiful portion of Brooklyn The building IL to be Of
brown stone and In accordance with the Gothic style Of
architecture. Its dimensions viii be 68 feet front
Third place, IS feet In extent Smith street, 4S feet
high from the foundation to the apex Of the roof with
steeple 40 feet in height II 10 calculated to seat
fortsbly about hundred persons and viii cost up
wards Of $50 COO.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06
POLITICAL.

u sssSts meeting q shs .Isys se%nIssss, 5sd :.
shepard ESQ Shssls: a sseor E.q. called 70 the
sao b. bs h xH resolutions offered
That Inaugural address. Of President Pierce
dial ssa
cratic party St this tn city and State which contributed 50
Resolved That the formation Of his cabinet and subse.
gsy which S his and election
nsnt: e the party thus securing its consolidation and
=: ~ ~!
spses
only rsaai,i.s 4 aaalids.sions :. -
the President has raised the
I Whist
NJ
The sSunsr
domestic fsasion. The that up NsssmSsr
Sas the
policy marked Al oS y as FS pride s
for the home requires rigid integrity
Of all especially those nvolvng the disbursement
to prey upon the treasury without warrant osW or right
and IN foreign RELATIONS whilst observing jealous
against their violation whether At home abroad yet
watching eleeplesB interests
safety American soil ready to repel aggression
insult These the great American principles that the
democratic party called to sustain To do
efficiently let all past be forgotten and by
tona good faith and and by reunion Of
apparently conflicting element restore organization to
its ancient vigor and powerful action To accomplish this
offer the right hand of fellowship to all democrats who
will battle with the platform and rally to the
same watchword
The first resolution adopted by vote Upon
the second resolution the ayes and called for
Those in favor Of laying them the table Mess
Oliver Charlick, Richard T. Compton, and Gershom Cohen
s. Those opposed to laying table Messrs Homes
stokely Miner, Fletcher, Mabbatt Purser Brady Mount
naams Doiesan henneay francls steers Glover, MeAr
Xosburgh Cassidy, Froment, Woods, Eagan Mccarthy,
resolution was then passed On third resolution in favor
Purser Brady Mount, Adams Delsvan Kennedy Francis,
steers Glover McArthur Boico ldrus, Walters Murphy
Farron, Kelly Secor Vosburgh Cassidy Froment Woods,
Kagan, Mccarthy, Wood neConkey, Murray Ryer Those
ton, Gershom Cohen J. b. Holmes The fourth and fifth
resolutions unanimously adopted On motion, the
above proceedings ordered to be published.
CHARLES A. SECOR, Chairman pro tenn
THADDYUs B. GLOVER, Soora.ar;oo
A s. yosDuRGH, ''
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06

DISEASED MEAr SOLD several persons residing in the
Fourth ward of Jersey City have been detected in dress
ing beef which died OF disease and selling the same In
the city Of New York The matter viii be investigated BY
the city authorities
FALL FROM BERGEN HLL-Ysstcrday afternoon one Of q
party Of boys who were playing Bergen Hn acc
dentaly pushed the brow of the heights, and fell
sixty fee breaking both legs and otherwise seriously
injuring himself He conveyed home in IN insensi
BILE condition. His name Is James Patterson.
ASorwa FATAL EMBANKMxrr A0uDKSr.-Yestsrday AZ.
te,poon a lapossr named Owen Readon was buried be-
meath falling embankmsnt at Bergen Hill while at work
cartinr dirt and WAS crushed to death The unfortu
nate man was native Of ireland, where he left thrs1
small children having been In this country bIt foul
month"; His body was soon after sxhumod. ana TN
OoreasS WAS ssnt foy 10 hold A taqusst,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06
From the South.

THE TEXAS GOLD DISCOVERIES HOAx-THE PRINT
ERs' STRIKE IN BALTIMORE, ETC.
BALTIMORE, May 5, 1853
New Orleans papers of Friday last at hand. They
contain Galveston dates to the 26h inst The first FIVE
miles Of the Harrisburg Railroad had been opened With
great rejoicing.
The reported gold discoveries at San Antonio had
turned out hoax, all the gold exhibited having been
brought from California.
William Taylor formerly of Philadelphia was recently
murdered, at New Orleans, by Agnes Anderson.
The Maryland Legislature to day rescinded the capita
ton tax the Metropolitan Railroad which IL to
meet the Baltimore and Ohio road with Washington.
The printers of this city are still in ferment The
hands have struck the Catholic Mirror True Union
and Traveller, because they refused to Withdraw their
press work from Sherwood The Argus still ressts the
socetys demand, working with boys II advertises for
eight journeymen, offering full prices. Sherwood is
haining large force Of boys to the business general
strike threatened If the papers continue denounce
the society. Mr. Wood will discharge all his hands on
Saturday and rely boys The society will publish
address to the public to morrow In reply to the charges
of the papers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06
NEWS BY TIE L T. G. II A p H. /.
~~>~~-~~>~~~~~~>~~~~~~~~
The Boston Banquet to Ex-senator Hale.
SPEECHES OF MEssRs. HALE, SUMNER, AND OTHERS.
-~>~>>>~~0~oI~o>ooo>>o~
Interesting from BuenoS Ayres and Rio Jansiro
s~~~S~~~~S>~>~~>~~o~>~~
The Printers Strike lh Baltimore,
DC, DC, DO.
The Hale banquet In Boston.

The Halo Banquet In Boston.
Bosros, May 6, 1853
The complimentary dinner to tho Hon. John p Hale
took place this afternoon and evening" in the immense
hall over the Ftchburg Railroad depot Sixteen hundred
people sat down to the banquet-about three hundred
ladies' The Hon. John G. Palfrey presided. Amongst
the most distinguished speakers Hon. John p Hale
Cassius NJ Clay, Charles Francis Adams, Judge Jay Of
New York, Horace Mann, Amos Tuck Of New Hampshire,
Gen. Henry Wilson and J. G. Palfry.
Mr. HALE expressed his gratitude for the honor done
him. He then proceeded with extended speech full
Of hope and encouragement to the free soil party and
concluded BY appealing 70 his hearers to give their
earnest efforts to the Of freedom 1t cause
that cherished by man during his life, would expand
his soul and ennobe his existence and that would cheer
his death bed with the reflection that he had not lived in
vAn since he had contributed something towards the
elevation and happiness of An oppressed race
To a sentiment blending Liberty and the Union" /" Hon.
sentiment always near his heart As lover of peace
and concord the Union he must cherish. Gladly
would he this blessed land of freedom lead the
Cheers The Union could be sundered-it existed
Of necessity When the Mississippi shall cease to roll
its lordy floods to the seawhen the royal peaks Of the
Aneghanies are leveed In the dust-then and not till
them will the Union be destroyed (Renewed cheers)
There one sentiment that he would indissslubIy
personal duty and obligation that the friends of freedom
owed to the cause (Applause) It might not be that
saddensd by the sight Of the shsckiss falling from the
last slave in the land but that day was sure to come
Or later and those men that oppose the
to be mourned hereafter by themselves and their chill
dren. Enthusiastic cheering.)
CAssIusM NJ CLAY, of Kentucky received with enthu.
siasm. He made lengthy speech, and concluded by
pressing his devotion to the cause and his hopes OF its
advancement in Kentucky was because he loved the
place Of his nativity, and because Of his belief that all
should strive to do something for the spot that gave
them birth, that he would yield the field of action
he had chosen, while living, until the victory was
achieved. (Cheers.)
During the evening address was presented by the
President containing the signatures Of 00s Of
England, on the subject Of American slavery.
The company sat down at o'clock, and had not dis
pered at O'Clock this evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06
Insurance..

CTUYvEsANT FIRE INSURANCE CO.-oFFICES Isl
~ Bowcry Broome street. under the Bowery Bank
and Wall strest-Capita $500 company naure
against loss damage by fire. dwelling houses and urni
ture warehouses stores and factories ships 10
port &c, the most favorable terms ALI losses will be
Immediately adjusted and promptly paid.
FREDERICK X. LEE, President.
SAMUEL WILLETS Vice President
BENZ. j. PErrz, Secretary.
JOHN Cox, Surveyor.
N B.-Appications for insurance In this company
be left with Mann Richardson, at the branch of6co
Wall street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06

MMEs GIELs, OF PARIS, HAVE THE HONOR OF
m announcing to the ladies that thoy havo
warehouse from AZ Lspenard street liz Grand street. at
ths Of Broadway They invite their
all the ladies to and VISIT
sntroderes and new sce that they have received These
Xngushed for their elegance and good will
NJ moderate prices They continue like the past
perfection Of dresses All the commands will be executed
with taste and exacttuds The opening will take place the
ath Of MAY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06

TIBSDELL, PMRSON LAKE, 41 BROADWAY, LATE
of64 Canal street. respectfully solicit the atteaon
son:sns q all the shionsble styles Of summer silks
ealicoes &C. &c adapted to the present season. Also,
maSnf6eent stock Of fancy ribbons all Of which have been
ton m Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06
DRY GOODS.

EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS, AT
" bs Bowery savings store, No l26 Bowery, New York.
On nonday morning May 2, 1883, shall offer to the
public $l50, 900 worth Of fresh goods
10000 being Of recent purchase and importation.
30G0o having been bought at auction within few days
and
$4,000 Of spring stock.
Our i'm atons shall sell at Importers prices
Our auction goods at auction prices.
Our older stock We have marked down very low.
Among oneriags
$500 elegant Grape shawls embroidered 63 to $
1000 heavy deep fringsd plain do, 81 to sl4.
These marked much lower than they be bought
elsewhere In the city.
80 eos French and English jaeonsts lawns At Is to
Ia. 3D. better bargain never was advertised.
30 very pretty barege de aines at 1s really
handsoms and as good as sold last year At %. I'D
silks bombaAinss barsses, and variety Of other dress
goods
Cloths cAssmerss, and summer for and boys
prices FAR below the ordinary market prices.
Linen goods diapers, damask towels lawns.
1ableoothsa splendid assortment mostly from auction
and all selling cheap
For these and hundreds of other bargains apply to the
F..W. CiLLEY W. =. GILLEY, T. McNAHoN, Pro.
pretors Managers, and Diret tors. =.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06

ENoR rHE LADIEs-TTR. CRYSTAL PALACE sOUvE.
nr or Illustrated Magazine osdies' Fashions In Paris
and New York m now IN press, and will be published
tou. circulation only by Mr. Geo proptor Of The
Paris Msnta and Foreign Shawl Emporium, Broad.
wayJ will contain among other useful matter twenty
beautifully sxsented engayinss Of the atsss Psaa
tsrials Of which they composed ao VIII be
any part Of the Union application TO the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06

Messrs j. L. Bsrphill and John Hood have been pre-.
NOTED to $1400 clerkships, and N. vsdds to I,3oo
salary; and Mr. J. W. Strong has been raced frsm
81, ,leO to q 81, 800 salary
frederick j. Skinner Esq, editor Of Ts Plough TIE
Leon, and tie Anu has resigned b,s plAss "a per day)
In the land Q!ncs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06

CHARIBsroN, May 4, 1858
The sales Of cotton to day have been Zoo bales ct
prices ranging from $40. 10Ic. The market is uu
changed in every respect.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06

Canal Navigation Open to Buffalo.
ALBANY, May s, 1853
The first boat through from Buffalo, bound to New
York. with load Of 700 barrels of four consigned to
Chase Co., reached here at O'Clock this afternoon
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06

Illness of Judge Burnct, OF Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI, May 8, 1858.
Judge Burnet, who has been sick for time past,
is now so low that it is feared he win not recover