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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-03-07

Mr. Converse offered the following resolution,
which was read twice and adopted, the rules
being suspended, and, on motion, was trans
mitted to the Board Of Assistant Aldermen for
concurrence;
Resolved, That the Mayor be, and he is here
by, authorized to execute, in behalf Of the City,
he acts of sale of two lots of ground, bounded
by Canal, Common, New Levee and Fulton
streets, To l. W, Arthur x Co ami Samuel j.
Peters, according 10 the terms of Adjudication
Of said lots. by authority of the Council Of Mn
uicipality No. Two, by Beard May, on the l5tl
March, 1852, and ratified by said Council OF
the 29th March, 1852; provided, that the note
! to be received from said purchasers should b
dated list day of March, 1858, and shall hea
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-03-07

The following message from the Mayor was
read, and was referred with the accompanying
documents to the Committee on Streets and
Landings:
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-03-07

interest from date, conformably with the terms
Of adjudication Also, that he is hereby au-
thorized to sign MI the acts Of sale Of bat'ure
Jts that have ALREADY been sold, and the nets
not passed, and also to sign all those that may
nc aaade in pursuance If future sale..
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-03-07

Resolution No. 816 Of the Board OF Assistant
Aldermen, mentioned in the above report, grant
ing D. Garren leave to erect "a Pistol "al!ery ID
St Charles street, was concurred in.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1853-03-07

The resolution No. $50, adopted by the Board
Of Assistant Aldermen, and mentioned IN the
above report, authorizing the purchase OF lot
of ground on Dauphiue street for Eagle Fire
Compapy No. Z, was concurred in by the follow
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27
The Late Election.

fhete are few of our citizens who will no: be
gratided at the general result of the late election
ter city officers, but SO far as we have been able tn
learn, there are few who would not prefer letting
the selection of persons for the minor offices re.
main as heretofore, with the Council. The selec-
t'on OF persons for the Office of Clerk, Sergeant.
and perhaps some one or two other
omces are best in the hands of the voters, but the
smaller offices, while the people should select
them II they desire it, are regarded as Troublesome
to fill, owing to the fact that the bod y Of voters are
unacqualnted with the candidates for those offices.
Indeed an examination of the polls will show that
the votes for m oSt ofthem was comparatively small.
the voters alleging in many instances that they did
not know the candidates, and therefore did not
VOTE There were, we learn, a large number of
votes u%npolled, though ready to vote, at the clos, ng
OF the polls, whether for want of time during the
day, or from having neglected to vote earlier, we
cannot say. We have heard it suggested that not
more than two-thirds of the vote was polled. If
the smaller Offices were thrown back to the Coun.
Gil to be filled by ii, there would be much expense
saved to the city, and we doubt that the people, by
making a careful selection of members of the
Council, could ensure t e selection of suitable
persons, by the Council, to fill the offices to which
we refer. We learn that there were over two hun
dred poll books prepared, and the number of clerks
who had 10 be fed and paid, materially added to
the costs of the election. We make these obser-
Vatlons by way of suggestion merely, as 1t is al
ways proper that the voters should determine how
they Will select their public servants.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

THiNGsIN Recommendations Ward, charg-
ed with killing Martin Campbell, was found guilty
of murder in the second degree, on Thursday
The prisoner and the deceased met in the street,
one night in July last, a row ensued, and Ward
fired a pistol, which took effect in the breast OF
Campbell.
A youn, man, named Alfred Wetham, was ar
rested ON Thursday night, charged with following
Joseph Fisher from the Theatre into the Northern
Liberties, and threatening to kill him. On his
person was an Indian scalping knife, nearly a foot
long. He was locked up.
The articles stolen from the room of DIR. Whea-
ton. u. S. Army, have been recovered, and Jos. J.
J Jefferson, charged with the theft, arrested.
Counterfeit SIS bills, on the Concord Bank OF
Massachusetts,, are in circulation in the city, as are
also gol1 eagles, deprived Of fifty cents of theii
value by the sweating process.
The Philadelphia Hose Company will visit Gin
cinnati in May.
The ship John c. Calhoun sailed on Thursday,
for Liverpool. with over 5000 bbls. of flour. Two
other ships are loading with flour and wheat, for
the same destination.
Gen. Scott passed through the city on Thursday,
en- route for Washington. ..
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

BENJAMIN George Bancroft, Esq. in
a lecture before the New York Historical Society,
reported in the Times, pays an eloquent IL. bute 10
the philosopher
"Not the half of Franklin's merits have been
told. He was the true father of the American
Union. twas he who went forth to lay the toun-
dation of that great design at Albany, and in New
York he lifted up his voice. Here among us he
appeared as the apostle of the Union. 1t was
Franklin who suggested the Congress OF 1774, and
but for his wisdom, and the confidence that wis,
dom inspired, it is a matter OF doubt whether that
Congress would have taken effect. 1t was Frank
lin who suggested tile londs of the Union which
bind these States from Florida to Maine. Franklin
was the greatest diplomatist of the eighteenth CEN
fury. He never spoke a word too soon; he never
spoke a word too late; he never spoke aword toe
much; he never failed to speak the right word at
the right season."
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

SICKNESS AT XENrA.-Dr. Henry E. Drake, one
of the principal business men of Xenia, died on
Monday, of typhoid fever, in the 35lh year of his
age. The stores were closed as q mark of respect
to his memory. His loss is felt by.a large circle OF
friends and relatives, with whom the entire COM
munity deeply sympathise.
The Torchlight of Wednesday, says:
There has been, and now is, an unusual amount
OF sickness, for the season, in both town and coun-
Try. The diseases are such as are incident TO
the weather of the character of that which we have
lately experienced, varied by frequent cases of ty-
phoid fever, usually of a very malignant, if not
fatal character. AT this time we are advised of a
number of cases of this disease, several of which
are in danger of fatal termination.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH in the United
priests, and 1,545 churches, distributed among "a
diocesses and two apostolical vicaIiates. As 10 the
fact of population, the Catholic Almanac says
"The figures were obtained from official, and con-
Louis TO be 1000 Boston 100000, Galveston
$4,000. and ST. Paul 100000, the total number Of
Catholics in the United States will! be shown TO be
2,096, 300." The educational Institutions comprise
80 ecclesia stical seminaries, 45 literary institutions
for young men, and 102 female academies. The
entire number of clerical students is 512. The
Catholic religious institutions number 40 for males.
and So for females. The charitable institutions
amount to los.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

A MAN THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS OF ACE THAT NEVER
KISSED A WoMAN.-The Syracuse Journal gives the
following account of q marriage between two Sha-
krrs. The man had lived thirty eight years with
out ever having kissed n woman. The girl had
stood it seventeen years, and it is but gallant 10
suppose with equal abstinence. Upon this latter
point, however, we are without any direct testimo-
ny.
Marriage Of Shakers.-Quite an interesting mar.
riage took place on the evening of the 9th in Haw-
ley ST., in this city. 1t appears that two Shakers,
a male and female, belonging to a section between
here and Troy, became enamored of each other,
and determined to escape from a place where they
were denied the privilege of entering into wedlock.
They accordingly came here with flying speed, and
soon had all the necessary preliminaries arranged
for a marriage. The grea' broad brimmed hat and
Shaker dress was taken from the man, and q fash
ionable suit of black giving him in exchange. and
the female arrayed in a neat fitting dress of the la
test and most improved P~arisian style. Thus rugged,
they presented themselves before the Hymenial
altar. and were made one flesh. A happier couple,
those in attendance states, they never saw. The
gentleman's name was L. ]. Wicks, and the la
dies Rosetta Hays, and their ages respectively, 3S
and II. Rosetta is pronounced as a lady of I'M
common beauty of person, as well as of great cul-
~tIvation of mind. After ther marriage, the BRIDE
groom related fully his experience as a Shaker, and
the peculiar rights he vas bound to obey. As a
part of his experience, he stated that he had never
kissed a girl in his life, until he Ike kissed Rosetta
about forty. eight hours before their marriage
They started yesterday for Louisville, KY, where
they expect to spend the Honeymoon.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

COMMERCE OF CUBA.-The value of the imports
of Cuba, for 1851, was 49,. 311,430, an increase of
more than 50, 000, 600 over the previous year; S.
500, 25S were from Spain, SS.143,077 from the
United states, and 81, 374.9 1858 from England. OF
the gross amount, about three -fftbs (S1e, s99, 1876
19) were imported in Spanish bottoms, and on all
others only s12.412,2 1854 A. This excess in favor
of Spanish shipping dates from 1882, and is in some
respects the result of our own legislation, retalia,
ting determinations which commenced in 1892
Since that time. American shipping has been de-
creasing, and the Spanish increasing almost unin,
tenuptedly. The value of all the exports from
Cuba during the year 1851, is stated at S3i, 34l,-
693 A; of this the largest amount taken by any one
nation, is Sl3, 1872, s34 6s, taken by the United
States. The next IN magnitude Is S7.15s,s96 II,
taken by England.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

The SISTER or GENERAL PIERCE, (widow of the
late General John McNeill,) for whose relief the
House has just passed q special pension bill by an
overwhelming majority, had been in vain pressing
her claim on Congress for years past-ever since the
death of her disting uished husband.-The good for
tune of the brother, however. has happily infu-
enced her fortunes also, and she gets her pen
sion.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

UFMiss haywood, of Philadelphia, who has been
dancing in Florance, Italy, created such a furore
That on the occasion of her benefit it took three
carriages to carry off the boquets thrown on the
stage to her. One account says many of the boz
quets, beautifully done up in ribbons, were as large
as flour barrels. The shower of flowers from the
Duke Of Talleyrand's box, nephew of the late
prince, it is stated was particularly heavy,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27
Hempfeld Railroad.

We learn from the Philadelphia Register, that
the following proceedings were had in the Select
Council of Philadelphia on Thursday last, IL e
Common Council having previously passed n reso-
luton in favor of a subscription for 10, 900 shares
of the stock of the Hempfeld Railroad Company.
Aresolution, introduced fom Common Council,
in favor of a subscription for 10000 shares of the
stock OF the Hempfield Railroad Company, when
the necessary authority is procured from the Legis-
lature, gave rise to considerable discussion.
Mr.. Lancaster moved an amendment, providing
that a subscription ofS250, 900 shall be made when
a like amount is subscribed from other sources
Which was not agreed 10.
He then moved to postpone the further consider
alton of the resolution until next meeting; and il
was further moved by Mr.. Smith that the Commit
tee on Finance be requested to report upon the
subject. Which motions were agreed to.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

FIRE AT CuMsERLAED.-Ou Thursday night,
white Mr.. RI. Turner was singing in The Belvidere
Hall. the .roofofthe building was discovered to be
on ere. The audience was quietly dismissed and
the alarm given. The roof was considerably dam
aged, and the building generally drenched with wa
ter. The building isinsured IN the Baltimore Fire
Insurance Company.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

DAt Petersburg, last Thursday, a fraeass oc-
CURED between John Carter and a MI. McPair, in
which the former struck the latter on the head
with a pound weight, fracturing the skull. His
recovery is very doubtful. iaa4 p uGj
u-Wm. Manning committed suicide at BROOKLYN
N. Y, on the 18th by cutting his throat.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27
Death of two Old Citizens.

Death has taken from us two of our Oldest and
wofthleSt citizens: On Saturday evening, at his
residence on Charles street, died Hugh Birckhead,
who, from his earliest life, has been engaged in
mercantile affairs, and always ranked among our
leaulng, as he was one Of our most enterpriSinp
merchants. A correspondent, who knew him well
and cherlShes a warm memory of his virtues and
excellencies, sends us the following notice of his
death, which we publish as a true record of the
feeling which perrades the city, now when it is
realized that he is taken from us forever.
Rarely has a deeper sorrow perYaded this COM
munlty than that caused by the death of our lamen-
ted fellow citizen, Hugh Birckhead, who expired
on Saturday evening.
There survive him few who, in all the relations
OF life, whether public or private. have performed
their duties more Justly or more kindly. As amer
chant, Tor near half n century, his name has been
prnverbial in Baltimore Tor probity and honor. AS
a citizen, he has been second TO none in all enter
priSes which contemplate the public good. As a
man, his eye has been quick to discern, his heart to
ieel, and his hand TO relieve, the distresSes of those
less fortunate than himself.
In his domestic relations were exercised all the
qualities OF a heart replete with every kind and
endearing sentiment. To his family and immediate
friends, his death has caused a poignancy of grief,
which nothing can alleviate but the assurance
that a "juSt man" has gone to be "made per-
feet"
1t is the life of such a man that ~justifes the as
Sersion of Pope
"An honest mans the noblest work OF God"
His character exerts upon the community a NOR
al influence, which happily lives after him; for
who is there that does not feel a new incentive 10
honor and virtue, when he observes how the tears
of all good men embaIm his memory, and their
hearts cherish his good name.
SOCIUS.
We have also to record the death of another ex-
cellent citizen, George Appold, Esq, who died al
so on Saturday evening, Mr.. A.. was the head of
one of our leading houses engaged in the leather
buslneSs-a most valuable and important trade in
this city. He was a man esteemed bya all those
who knew him, and his death will be heard
with deep regret by all.-Bdhimore Pot.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

Odd FelIows, masOns, Red Men, Sons Of
Temperance,
And other Society RegaNa,
Banners, Seals and JetceLs, MANUFACTURED and ~
by Gibbs & Smith, No. 70 Baltimore Street,
Baltimore, Nd.
THE assortment usually on hand consists OF
REGALlA,
odd Fe'lobs'-Grand and Subordinate Lodge and
Past Grand and other omcers. phinu
embroidered.
1st, ed, Sd, 4th and 9th Degree Pand.R.
. 80 galias. s-s. . a lT
PichIy embroidered ncampm Pad,
Regalias.
asonic-Knish TemplaE, Royal Arch, and Mara.
Jewels, Robes, Banners, Swords, &c.
Sons of 1eHHPeTanee-National Grand and SubFdHis
observation-disclosures and Members.
Red Men-Sachems, Past Officers. and richly embroiarIl
I'D Degree Working and Parade RECALL.
.re JEWELS
OF the various Orders. of Silver, Gilt or Plated NtaA,
including Knights Templar, Cwith DiIks.O
BANNERS. .
Banners ofGvery size, style and cost, adapted TO he u
rlous Orders and Societies, manufactured TO ORDER aItDs
signs for Banners, when required, furnished free 0fE
pense, showing the style OF the same when finished. AS
ROBES, SASHES, COSTUMES, CAPS. &c.
Comprising the largest assortment to be found in the US
LODGES, ENCAMPMENTS, DIVISIONS AND
TRIBES;
Wishing TO fit up their Halls, or supply themselves WI
Parade or Working Regalia, Banners, &C., can depend
on having their orders satisfactorily filled, by calling Oaa
addressing GIBBS & SMITH,
Resalia and Banner Manufacturers, 70 Baltimore StTut1
Baltimore, Md.
10 G. T. FRY, Agent for Wheeling. Va. Ost5H
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

rrThe Governor and Legislature Of Illinois
took a railroad excursion to Alton, last week, where
they were Hospitality enteftaines by the citizens
and authorities.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

THE CALeRIo REslAE.-The New York Evening
Post Rnpposes thete would be a saving of $4,000
each European trip, by, tbs nse of tie Caloric En-
gines orEricssou over the eommon steam engine,
besides the saving in labor.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

How THEY BEGIN TO CATCH Ir.-The Albany Eve
Eing Journal gives the following account of the Of
fee seekers in New York:
lone hundred and twenty-five of the disappoint-
ed applicants for the eight or ten Offices at the dis
posal Of the Assembly, went home yesterday, and
the remainder will leave to-day or Tomorrow
They return 'to their respective places of abode
wiser if not better men-to say at their leisure what
King David said in his haste-tall men are liza
BILE TO excite false hopes in the minds of Office
seekers on the eve of an important election
They will doubtless console themselves with the
reflection that by being beaten in caucus they ha We
escaped the evil influence which surround all good
men in this wicket city of Albany. We congratu-
late them upon their escape
Some OF these happy gentlemen have arrived
back in this cltN-but we are sorry TO add, they
are neither wiser nor better men than before; the
impression being now, that failing to get a bone at
Albany, they are about 10 make a "fdead set'' on
Gen. Pierce. They must have something, they
say,-no matter where it comes from, Albany or
Washington, it's al! the same. Hurrah for "the
party.'
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

NoMINArroNs CoNFIRMED.-Iti is stated that the
United States Senate, on Thursday, made the fol-
lowing combinations:
John B. Montgomery, captain in the navy, vice
Morgan, deceased, w. w. Hunter, Thos. II. Gre
ven, commanders; Miles K. Warrington, H.. K.
Davenport, N. P. Harrison, lieutenants, vice Cra-
ven, Foote, and Hunter, promoted; Benjamin Her
riot, navy agent al New Orleans; Edw. Jones, of
Virginia, lieutenant of marines; Alex. John Nit
chell, of KY, purser IN the navy.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

1.-TWO letters from Lord Palmerston to Lord
Howden, at Madrid, dated in October last, have
just been published. In the first he demands the
enforcement of the treaty between England and
spain, for the suppression of the slave trade be-
tween Africa and Cuba, and in the second, recon-
mends in strong terms the abolition of slavery in
Cuba, as the readiest means of preventing that
Island from being annexed to the United States!
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

E.Dt.e apdPsf and big Partyy h Aap aq HiEeeaa at New
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27
Found it Out!

THE old Literary Depot is making up for the Holidays
More about the Christmas Books anon. Meanwhile just
received;
Henry Esmogd, by Thackeray; Ny Novel, by Bulwer;
Toms Cabin Cheap; Game OF Uncle Toni Vicissitudes.
by James; Valde Wamen, by Bennett; Ocean Born; Lon
L~axeneale; London Lament for Dec; Living Age. &c.
dec2I JAS II MeMECHRN
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27
sPE C1AL N S.
rHos. HoRNBRooK.
Dealer i'm Real Estate.

THoS. HoRNBRooK,
Dealer i'm Real Estate,
Has on hand building Lots and improved property FOR
sale on accommodating terms.
HofRce No. 24i Monroe street. up stairs. [Jenlo
II For Sale.
lot No. 1, on Main street. adjoining J. w. Robbs' Chair
Factory, about 60 feet front and about 1872 feet deepi by
-~THoS. ~HORNBRook,
Ian, NJ. oil Monroe street.
For Sale.
H One or the best business Houses in the city-nowH oeen-
pied by J X. Dunham& Co., No. % Monroe: STREET.
Enouire OF p THoS. HoRNBRooK,
Ian 10 No. 24i Monroe street.
~ BARGAINS. 'ts
The subscriber has OIL hand a large amount OF Real Is
tate In the city and will sell a portion Of the same below its
value, as he is DESTROYS TO raise money and good paper.
THos.~ HoRNBRooK,
Jan 10 No. 2iA Monroe street.
Ihs For Rent.
Two Offices In good locations in the city. and possession
can be given to one OF them Immediately. Also, other
property ror Rent. Enquire OF
THos. ~HoRNBRooK.
J,n1O ,f- No. 2It Monroe street.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

Cigars, &C.
e Ono Regalias; 70. 900 Puerto Principles;
O.OOO 5000 La Union; 5000 La Palmas;
French Prunes; LindbuTg and Swiss Cheese; Sardines
and many other articles TOO numerous TO mention, receive
and for sale by
dec16 WELLER &
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1853-01-27

J'n10
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-08
MORGANT0WN, VVa)) SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1853,
miscellaneous,
Tobacco Smoking Spiritualized,

r " N - Z. =
| We are indebted to Mr.. BAssErr, Of
Taylor county, who is at present teaching
vocal music in this place, for copy Of
the following lines, composed by DR.. ERs-
xNE, an English divine. .-Eas. Mirror.
} Tobacco is an Indianweed,
Comesupin the morn,-cu,downa. a. eve,
To wilher and decay, shows that we are
but clay;
Think Of this when you smoke Tobacco.
The pipe that is solily white,
Wherein SO many take delight,
Is broken with a touch, Man life is but
such;
Think Of this whenyou smoke Tobacco.
The smoke that does ascend so high,
Shows that all flesh is bornto de-
The vapor that is gone,-Man's life is at
an end;
& Think Of this when you smoke Tobacco.
The pipe that's so foul within,
Shows that our souls are stained with sin,
That whiehit do,hrequire,-tO be cleans
ediint the fire
Think oflhis whenyou smoke Tobacco.
The ashes ,latare left behind,
Atelefttotput us allin mind
Tha. we came from the dust, and return
toit we must; S...,i..
Think Of this when you smoke Tobacco.