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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-17
COIOncr's Innlleats.

MELANCHOLY DEATH FROM INrENrERAScg Coroner Hill
ton held an inquest on Tuesday evening at the house No
Rose Carroll, who died in her bed suddenly about six
o'clock in the morning Mathew Carroll husband Of the
dcceased depOsed to the fact that he home about
one O'Clock In the morning. in liquor; went to bed
had her hand under when went 10 Sleep she had made
bed upon the floor for me; awoke about six O'Clock
this morning and found her lying her left side upon
the floor, with her head mne her face was cold;
called her and she did not answer; then got up and
went out and upon returning in ten fifteen minutes
opened Of the shutters upon looking at the deceas
ed thought her in fit similar to what had her in
before; she in the habit Of getting intoxicated
sionaly; when in such state she accustomed to
have fits have her have them ten twelve
tines she drank three four glasses Of brandy yester
drinking pretty freely myself The witness then describ
ed his raising up the body and finding his wife dead
Other testimony corroborative Of this given. Dr.
Witherel made post moyfem examination Of the body
BRAIN produced by ntemperance Verdict accordingly
Of Ireland.
SUDDEN DEATH IN rm CrY Pnsox--IyrnPrRAxcx.-
Coroner Wilhelm held inquest yesterday afternoon at
the Tcmbs upon the body Of Daniel Camerdy who died
there suddenly on Tuesday evening It appeared In ov-
dence that deceased had been repeatedly committed for
About four O'Clock Tuesday afternoon he
tent in intoxicated he placed In bunk In one Of
the cells In short time he fell out and put In again
At five O'Clock, the day reported the man dead;
however, IL was found that he sn breathed and after
cxcrton to recover him. he died about eleven O'Clock
night Doctor Covil made examination of the body and
expressed the opinion that deceased came to his death
apoplexy produced by incmperance. Verdict accord
ingly. Deceased native OF this city, and about
DEATH IN The CIrY HosprAL-Coroner Hilton will hold
inquest this morning. at the City Hospital upon the
body Of woman named Ammo Wolfc who died there yes.
terday from the effect Of injuries which shc received
either by falling jumpi-g from the window Of house
ip Eleventh street, short time since.
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LL0isLAfivH DoINGs-AoTioN ON MATTERS or IN
1hREsT 10 NEW WORKERS.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE or TIN YORK HERALD
ALBANY, Feb. 10, 1858
Dir Vanderblts proposition to amend the constitution
IN order to obtain funds for the completion Of the canals
is regarded as counterpart of the nine million bill From
the manner in which it received in the Senate ii
evident that it will meet with opposition from high
sources. II does not pledge the faith of the State.
The bill making state Office, to be called Super
intcndent of Railroads. eicted considerable debate but
not decided
is agreed TO divide the Eighteenth ward of New York
and proposition has been submitted to divide the Sc
senteenth also.
The Police bill will pass in nearly ts original shape.
petition presented complaining Of the practice of
giving free railroad tickets to members of the Iegsla
ture law is asked to make 1t bribery give or receive
such tickets The petition calls out Mr. Burroughs who
denounced the practice in strong terms Mr.. O'Keefe
contendcd that not bribery to be invited
to ride In Tho subject was referred to the
Judiciary Committee where will sleep to the end of the
session.
The members Of both Houses transacted business with
becoming dignity. During the whole day not scene of
disturbance occurred This argues well for the future
Governor Marcy is expected home evory day. W.
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From Rio de .Jnnclr0.
= OAss AsAV Ao SAAsGkAOs
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun.

IColrespOndence OF the Baltimore Sun
kIo DE JANERO, Jan. B. 1859.
Advices received day report the of the America,
bark Ottawa, of New York She capsized and sunk ON
the bar going into Rio Granjc. All hands safe schr
Sierra Nevada and ship Grey Eagle arrived to-day.
On the lst inst our Minister gave a public reception
The newly appointed consul Mr. Gordon) for Pernan
bnco arrived out in ship Banshee ard will proceed his
post in a day or two.
Since the morning of the 1st it has rained contnuay
keeping coffee back from MARKET and also increasing the
rayages of The fever which il raging to fearful sx
tent more particularly among the shipping The
amount of coffee shipped from this country during the
year 1852 to all parts Of the world $50 600 bags
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Assembly.
AiDANY, Feb. 10, 1886
PEIilloss-RAuRoAD TRAVELLING.

ALBANY, fcb. 10, 1895.
rErilIoss-RAuRohD TRAVELLING.
Among the immense number Of temperance and other
petitions presented was asking for the enactment OF
law making il penal offence for members of the Iegs
ature State Officer, and Judges receive free tickets
on railroads.
Mr.. BURROUGHS, (nd dem Of Orleans, moved that the
petition be referred to n select committee.
Alr G HAIL (dem) of Oneida, moved that it be laid
on the table.
Mr GARDNER (dem) Of Sullivan, moved that the pc,l
Mr. BrRRouGns called for the ayes and noes
The resolution OF Mr. GARDNER was lost, by ayes %,
The resolution Of Mr. A. c. HALL lost by ayes A.
nays 81.
Mr. CnANpIIN (dem.) Of Allegheny, moved the rcfcr-
cncc Of The petition to the Committee the Judiciary.
Mr.. 1IrEas (whig) of Gcncscc, hoped the subject
would be investigated and reported on.
Mr. BURROUGHS said there were precedents old and
muy new and good for referring all such subjects to
favorable select committee. This was universal
Mr.. OKn1E (dem) Of New York, said-I must can
ddly confess that do not the importance OF the
subject now under consideration as my friend from Or
leans does Without mpuing any unworthy motives to
the gentleman who presented the petition char
acteri2e it gross and unwarIantable invasion of
private rights snd papable violation Of our prvi
leges After the motion to lay the table has been lost
must either vote to refer II to select committee
the Committee on the Judiciary. am opposed TO
lect committee sir because there facts to inves
tgate They plainly and nakedly stated in the petit
ton itself and as plainly and nakedy accuse members Of
oeiDE fusceptlDle OF corruption ana bribery be-
cause they receive free passes by compliment and
courtesy from some Of the railroad companies.
Are not the parties who give these tickets pri.
yate coporaOrs and do they not give them act of
personal courtesy merely Sir, II Ia monstrous that
man, even he be legislator cannot receive act of
Kindness without being open to the charge Of corruption
For one, BY voting for committee Of investigation,
will not admit the charge of susceptibility, and
shall vote to have this matter referred to the standing
Committee on the Judiciary Of this House, because they
have been selected not only account Of their legal
learning, but account Of their plain, sense
and may say It, conservative views these out of the
way and irregular matters.
Mr. CHAMpIIS said he would any gift eontamina-
ted with the odor Of bribery but there nothing of the
kind here.
The petition was then referred the Committee on the
Judiciary
EDUCATIONAL MXrrHRs, ETC.
Mr. PATTERSON reported by bill TO authorize the New
York Central College to sell real estate Also adverse
bill in regard to free schools Also In favor Of survey
Of the State and supplying school districts with county
and State maps.
CORPORATIONS ETC
Nr WEEKS reported 10 amend law In regard to ncorpo-
rations Also to amend law In relation TO joint stock
associations
wurJAMBuRa WATER coNrANv.
Mr.. Hyspn reported 70 pmsnd charter Of Williams.
bug Water CQm.aY,
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Ship Henry PRATT Sunk.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16 1853
The ship Henry Pratt, lately arrived from Palermo
was yesterday afternoon sunk at her wharf in Southwark
by block of marble falling through her decks into the
hold III consequence of the breaking the sings The
block passed down end foremost crushing its way
through both decks and starting her panks caused her
to settle down in very short time. She lie. in eiyht
feet water at low tide All her cargois out except about
100 tons OF marble. The block that fell weighed FIVE
tons. The vessel is owned at the eastward
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telegraph despatch from Independence No.. dated
February 9Th says
dates Of the 18th of january from Fort Laramie eyond
that point the carriers have not been able to go or come
for three or four months, on account of snow Suoh
winer has not been known in that region manv years
The American Fur Company have lost many Of their
cattle and horses Buffalo and anelopes are found dead
in Of the DEMONSTRATING been frozen TUFTS com
lany of which wrote you last have moved their camp
few miles, over to some neighboring timber. Quite
number OF the men are frosbiten ana few cattls
have died.
The snow between Laramie and Kearney has melted
mGch-its average depth is fifteen inches.
The mail had TO follow the meanderings of the river
and pack their provisions and mail.
Not much from either post. Mcssrs Nicer and
Mechelle came as passengers from Laramie.
We have no local news of interest THE thermometer
Indicated one DECREE above zero this morning
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TELEG RAPHIO.

WAMNssex, Feb. 16, 1865
General Pierce in letter friend in this CITY states
uequivocally that his cabinet will be formed before h
leaves Concord and that influence which may be sx
erted at Washington will induce him to change It TAa
difficulty Of adhering to determination of this knA
against the pressure of politicians at Washington, mar
be inferred when it is remembered that Presidents Jack
Polk and Taylor to Washington with the ssups
pre- determir aton but induced to reconsider ana
change their cabinets either partially or completely ae
reaching the capital.
Albany, Feb 18, 1853
Reports arc flying about that Judge Greene c. Bronson
is 10 80 into Gen. Perce's cabinet
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NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.


ALBANY, Feb 10, 1853.
1iE CANAL ENLARGEMENT QUESTION
MIR. VANDERBILT (dem.) presented q paper containing
resolutions embodyng certain amcndmcnts IN tho
.,.,ou ,ro,;anx g. a.. a..,a-ao,... .s AZ. ~.
asked consent to refer them select committee or
mart Of which slould no tbe c,na, tomm;ttoa
Sr. WRIGHT t"hig) intnated that the Champlain
Canal was not embraced in the resolutions.
Mr.. yanderbilt,s moton prevailed bv sves ~ nave
Mr ro,nam : -
N"r' ooiheh'
1hefollowing is copy of Mr. Vanderbilt proposition:
Resolved ne the Assembly concur That tho fo,,oi,o
amendment be proposed TO The Constnon Of the So ta
that the same be referred 10 tbe he
at the next general election Of senators and he
for three months previous n maino sch cho;ca IN
ormty with section one Of article of the tnnat
tuition:
Strike ont the third section or article sever and
the following instead thereof. 'e''"' anu ''''''
Sec g. Alter rayng expenses of collection superinten
derce and ord;na ~ rena;rs on5 thn s,, - @ ;,
seven hundred osand dollars % hw thu srs
section of the said article seven for fbe of the
principal and interest Of the existing canal debt and The
sum Of three hundred and Hftv dolo "a n cS
fiscal YEAR as sinking fnnd 10 nav the nrncnaI md in
terct of the debts in The second section of said
ment;oned tba ,ema;rdor or vhe aa " s sh i
shall be anred in such manner as the iegsotnre shall
direct TO the con,pletion of The Ts canal
to the enlargement of the Oswego canal 70 c enlaroe
pon Of tbe yssv and Rsc rive, 70 ns
and TO the payment Of the moneys which shall have been
under cbantcr asa of tba is "s 1s6i n% th ;tss
stipulated Ia said cerGeates until the said enarrcment
shall have heen cnm nlefa5 and tha o;I c.roJ ,;,had
and the expense thereof with ;ntcrest mid '
And when tba sa;d objects shnM bn ra hoor .ooor,
plshed the snm Of one million five hundred Thousand
dollars shall he apnronrated md cot nort ont "f an
surplus revenues in each sca wear as al, knr fnnd
!" na tle inta IA - i y',, M .. sus ~ iu.u'
ys fynd debt and nS tbs ntor % ne 81 .ae
second section az eaid n, fcIe unt;, the whole %
be fully rad and instead of nroyd;ng for the ,nnron
on and srart OF he su ~ 9r cra ,e
hundred Thousand doar annually at the time specified
in said second section loans be authorized when
necessary to extend the time the payment Of any of
said debts with the interest until the said remandes Of
the canal revenues shall be sufficient for that purpose
which remainders, herein provided shall be sacredly
applied to the purpose Of paying the interest and exn
gushing the principal of oil loans that may be 80 made
and when the said object shall have been accomplished
the remainder of the canal revenues aer paving the
expenses Of collection superntendence repairs shall
be paid into the treasury the State subject TO appro
piaon by the legislature for the expenses of govern
ment. and for any other purposes authorized by the
constitution.
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EIi11Ios FRAUDS
Mr. HADIhY reported favorable 10 the bill FOR the s.p,
preston OF bribery at elections.
TiE EIGHTEENTH WARD.
Mr. ST aoHN, from the select committee reported to
divide the Eighteenth ward in New York.
THE MILITIA LAW.
Mr. TEMPLE on leave, called up Senate resolution re
quring the codfcation of the militia law Concurred in
Bills INTRODUCED
BY Mr. CtAPr to elect the Auditor OF the Canal Depart
ment by the people.
by Mr. GaIE for penny savings bank in New York
Nothing else of interest transpred prior TO adjourn
ment.
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Fatal Fight between two Sailors, &c.

BALTIMORE, Feb. l6-8P NJ.
man named Robert Redmond, sailor, just dis
charged from the frigate Raritan was killed in fight
with shpmate, at Portsmouth, Friday last. The
murderer it is supposed, escaped to Baltimore.
New Orleans papers of Thursday are received but We
find nothing OF importance in them.
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Court Calcnsar-ahis Day.

UNITED STA1lS DISTRICT CouRT.--Nos. 27, SO TO ~.
SUPREME CoURr-Geucral Tevm.-Nos. 81 q, Z, 90 Is,
26, 1S to 81, q, 81, IS, 80, 81.
srrnIxn CouRr-Circut-Nos 6, 81, "a 81, l4o 49, ~,
las 10 152.
COMMON PIEAs.-Nos. 435 to 449.
SUPERIOR COURT-(Two branches Mos. zoe. 700, =
90, 34 4O1 3is 4s2 469 491 495, sos 335 s6s -.
4e3 5N1, $40, 261 All, 49s 465 372 SO OIL saz ols
6l5, Sl6, SIS, 52l so, 523, 524 5?5, 90, 5T, o%
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The Southern stcnmcrs,

SAVANNAH Feb. Is, 1853
The steamship Florida, Captain Woodruff has arrived
at her wharf in this city, in fifty and half hours
frtm New York.
CHARLESTON, Feb. Is, 1853
The steamship James Adger, from New York arrived
at the bar at six O'Clock and at her wharf in this city
nine o'clock on Monday night
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Marine Affairs,

TIE CAIoRlc sur ERICSSON which left on Tuesday after
for Norfolk, returned light anchored near
the Hook. She proceeded again yesterday morning du
ring the blow
MAILS FOR CAInoENIA-It will be seen by their adver-
tsemcnt that for the convenience Of the public letter
bag Is made up under the late United states postal ar
rangement at the Office OF the Vanderbilt Line No Bat
terry place. Bag closes each sailing day clock
r NJ. Letters six cents each
THE STEAMSHIP SIERRA NEVADA, Capt Wilson, which ar
rived at Rio Janeiro Jan. her way San Francisco
from this city, made the run in twenty. two days.
TnE SHIP ANTARc1IcAt the request of the consignees
r H. d. Gordon, OF this city consented to 20 board
the ship i'll Hampton Rouds and visit the sick, Wed
nesday. lie has since communicated with them and we
learn that there were between seventy and eighty sick
chiefly OF ship fevcr but only one case Of sa box re-
naming, the rest who had That disease being Gonzales
cent There have been three four deaths but no new
case OF disease since the ship into the Roads Her
condition Is most horribly filthy and il lis astonishing
that the havoc among the passengers not greater
To add to The appalling misery, several births took place
the passage. DR.. Gordon deserves much praise for
thus venturng into the very Jaws OF DEATH in
the OF humanity for learn that lie extended his
professional asstance throughout the ship and in in
tocrabiy fetid and nauscous atmosphere Messrs NAL
lory Co, the consgnees of the ship received tele
York annsuncipg that the st.amtug Titan would leave
that evening for Hampton Roads to tow the ship around
to New York, end sbe will probably leave the Roads TO-
day.-Norfolk Herald, Feb. IL.
LluSoHA clipper ship Of 400 tons called ,hs Storm
King ownsd by Messrs. Snow Rich, was launched ON
Friday afternoon by Mr.. John asor Chelsea and was
Immediately taken under the shears at the Navy Yard
MHssrs. Gldden & Williams line and win be comma nded
by Captain Collier.
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Another Fatal RaiIrond accident.

ROCHESTER,, Feb. IB, IS5".
Charles Hodges, brakeman on the Syracuse and Ro-
chester abroad instantly killed last night from
bis head striking against bridge
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Departure OF the Canada.

- BOSTON, Feb 10 1868.
The r. N. steamship Canada, Capt. Stone sailed al
noon to-day for Liverpool, via Halifax. She takes out
$2!' eco in American gold.
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The Strike In Baltimore, &c.
THE MECHANICS STILL F1RM-ANOTHER TURNOUT
OPPOSITION MANIFESTOEs, ETC.

OPPOSITION MANIFEsTOEs ETC.
BALTIMORE Feb. 16, 1883.
The baltimore and Ohio Railroad mechanics still re-
fuse to 60 to work. the directors having only conceded u
per week additional pay to EACH whilst their demand is
fifteen per cent advance their former salaries The
President Of the fne has called another meeting of tho
board Tomorrow to endeavor to settle the dculties
The engineers and brakemen threaten 70 stop again II
the mechanics do not get their demands The President
promises to use his excrtons 10 obtain the full demands
Of the men.
The strikers have issued strong reply TO the address
Of the employers and declare their determination not 70
yield. "
Tho employees AZ the Gas Works struck 10 day for f
teen per cent advance, which Immediately accorded
TO them.
The mechanics Of Washington have rendered 5000
weekly to support the strikers, W
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-17

WHO ARE TO BE THE COLLECTORS PosTMAsTERs,
UNITED STATES MARsHALs, ETC., ETC.
After the result Of the recent Presidential election
was made known we deemed il our duty, as faithful
chroniclers, to give the names Of the aspirants
for places in the Cabinet Now that the Cabinet is
agreed upon, and the list snugly put in Gen. Pierces
pocket till the 4th Of March, and the useless lumber
cleared away the smaller offices in the gilt OF the
President attract attention. These Offices are inn
pcrtapt in local points Of view, and We gyc lists Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-17
orR NAVAL coRRBroNDENcE.


Tie United States steamer Powhatan raised steam this
morning with the intention Of proceeding to sea, the
assistant engineers made their appearance per Baltimore
day last but they did not arrive the steam
allowed to go down. understand the captain says
he will 90 to tomorrow, whether he has his compile
ment Of officers or not.
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Naval Intelligence,

STEAMSHIP PowHATrAy.--The following is list of the
officers of this vessel which left Norfolk last Sunday for
aptain-William J. McCluney Lieut. cnauts-
o $ Gsson, r. Pegram, L. s. Haggcrty, J. n Adams,
W. t. Boudinot. Surgeon--C. ID. Maxwell Passed Az
sistan surgeon-C ii. Whcclwright Assistant Surgeon
Albert schrver. Purser-J G. Eldredge. Master Act
ing-s Nicholson Captains Clerk-J. N. Bibby. Pur-
sere 0erk-1homas g Dudley. Passed Midshipmen-E
\ McCauley, J. x. Wilson, c. Gray, r. seden Brcvst
Capt Marnes-R. Tansil. Masters Afates--J. P. VIII
lams, J. Rogers, I. b. Schaefrer. Chief Engineer-G
Sewell; First Assistant j. p Whippe Second DO, W. IL
King, G. Gideon, j. Farren third do W. s. stamm, H.
fouth, L. Arnold. Boatswain-W. Whiting Gunner
$. g. City. Carpenter-J. o. Butler. Samaker-G.
Parker She had been ready for several days but had
been detained for two first assistant engineers The Nor
folk Beacon says she will probably touch at Madeira
Madagascar Ceylon, island Of Bornco, Singapore, and
from thence to Macao.
The o. g. steamer Engineer Master Olmstead, comdg
arrived at Norfolk 14th instant from Washington with
tanks for the U. s steamer Allegheny
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS.
Senatorial Onslaught Against the Gems
Superintendent.

The Mechanics Strike at Baltimore,
&c, &C., DC.
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LL0isLAfivH DoINGs-AoTIoN ON MATTERS or IN
TEREsT 10 NEW WORKERS.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS or TIN NI.w YORK HERALD
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23
Taylor, Tinsiey ~ Co,

HROC FORWARDING & COMMISSION
" MERCHANTS, Main Street, LyHetbfug Va, are
receiving and have in a large and well assorted
took of Groceries Dry Goods, Liquors. &c, &c, re
emily purchased in he northern market for Cash, and
invite the attention Of friends and the public gener
lily To give call small profits and quick slles'
hall be our MOTTO The following comprises portion
# r Stock:
200 Bags Rio Laguira and Java Coffee,
30 hhGs. n. o. Porto Rico & Cuba Molasses.
ll5 bbs Crushed, Clarified Powdered and Cof,r
Sugars,
30 Packages Loaf Sugar
100 Kegs Nails, from to 40 dy.
20 Tons country Iron,
1000 lbs Cast Shear a,d Blister Steel.
500 Sides Sole Leather,
1900 lbs. Cotton Yarns
300 bbls Rectfed and Old Rye Whisky,
DO bbis French and Apple Brandy
80 Case Stick and Mass Liquorice (best brands }
20 dozen Olive Oil,
% hhds. N. o & Porto Rico Sugars
Is Nova Scotia Grind Stones, (a4sorled sizes)
20 bbls. Tanners Oil,
together with large and general a,sor ment OF good
not enumerated all of which will be sold upon the mos
reasonable TERMS TAYLOR TINSLEY a. co
MarchI7-ts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-07-23
MERCHANTS.
PHILIP W. PAYNE.
Dealer In Fancy Il staple Dry Goods,

III AIN Street Lynchburg Virginia, corner Store in
III Cmles building. formerly known az Kyle.
corner beg leave call The attentng Of his friends anil
ihe public his large and desirable stock at Spring and
Summer goods embracing every article usually KEEP nj
the dry goods line, which will be offered on terms
which cannot tail to please all who may want good
goods low prices. n friends and the public
uesty reques ed call and examine his Stock it III
afford him very much pleasure to exhibit it.