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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26
Great Fire In Penn YAM Property DestrOyeA
TO the Amount or 400 OOO

An extra OF the Yotcs County gVhig, dated Penn
Yam, August p, says:--"Onc OF the most tsrribie
and destructive fires that occurred in Penn Yam
broke out this morning on the corner of Canal sna
Main streets, and consumed nearly the entire sq.r,
on which IL commenced the only building left bril.
the large brick reproof store formerly occupied by
Stewart TunDcliif, on the corner Of Main and ia
cob streets, now occupied by Chas. Read 4 Co. Tho
fire originated ia 4 building owned by widow Brad
ley, and occupied by A. Wslfa q clothing store II
spread on Canal street far the line OF buildings
extended, and Oh Main street until checked by thu
brick wall and frc.proof roof Of the Tunnield
building.
The large Touring mill Of Cassner & Schcetx wAa
several times on re, and barely escaped destruction,
but was saved by strenuous exertion.
There vas great daLger to the west side Of the
street. owing 10 the intense heat Of the DANES. In
deed the fire caught near the roofs Of some buildings
at the lower part Of the street but speedily OK
tinguished.
The valuable foundry aud machine shop OF r. r.
jones was greatly exposed bu. by great watchfui-
ness and industry was saved. Mr.. Jones lost small
building or ehed, a1d large pile Of wood The OK
erticns Of the tfemen were al that could have been
expected, with their loose organization ard miseuo
equipment. Some OF them worthy OF great praise
for their uniiriDg energy and effort.
IL is seldom that fire is more destructive aud
injurious in its effects but we trust that most u
the best establishments now broken up will soon be
able to resume business
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26

MI. Andrew johnson, who has just been elected
Governor OF Tennessee, lover the most popular whg
IN the State, Major Henry, whose oratorcal gifts
are hardly second to those OF any other gentle in
the Uni0n) is, to say tue least OF him. IA exraordi
nary man. Indeed, there is more in his history to
encourage probity industry energy and ambition in
the youth OF America OF all degrees, than ia that OF
any other public man VIC know OF. At two years of
age, Mr.. johnson was Eve learn from those in whose
knowledge Of his carly history we place every con-
fdence an inmate Of the almshouse Of Wake county
North Carolina where he remained until his eighth
year, when he WAS apprenticed to tailor in Aeigh
His master if no failed to have him taught the rudi
ments Of an English educ ation at least trained him
uno love the truth, work hard, and be straight for
ward in his dealings with every one. When his ap-
premiership was mp, Mr. johnson married woman
after his own heart who knew enough from books to
be able to aid him in mastering the arts Of reading
and whiting.
On marrying, just after he came Of age, he emil
grated to Eastern Tennessee, trudging bare footed,
it is said, with his faithful helpmate by his side,
and his pack on his back. Assidut us labor at his
trade, placed him ut the end of ten years in comfort
able circumstances for Of his position in that re-
gon; and by that timc by dnt of hard study during
his leisure moments, he had come to be actually q
man of considerable general information. Being q
good taker on the stump, he was sent conseoulyely
for term or two to both branches Of the Legisla-
ture. From thence he vas transferred to the House
OF Representatives Of the United States, where he
served six years, AS member Of Congress, he has
been distinguished for the integrity of all he did.
Whatever may be thought of views such as lac ut
times takes of pnblic affairs, all do him the justice
to believe that a more upright legislator was never
in the Congress Of the United States I5fl
We may 90 step further, and say that he never
approached subject without previously so master
ing It by patient investigation, to make him no.
torionsy one OF the strongest men in debate who
has graccd the House Of Representatives Of the
United States for some years past. AS man, his
walk in Washington may be written down model
for all-scTupu0us correctness of bearing being the
leading feature Of his private lie. Mr.. johnson
made no pretcnsi0ns to brilliancy, vet more Of.
ectiye speaker Dot to be found in the last House
OF Representatives. He was usually found on the
Gn Was1ing1on.l unpopular side on nearly all haan-
detract from him credit legitimately mis- due.
Mr.. Johnson is not more than forty seven years
OF age at this true, having ranch public
vice as almost any other man Of his sge notwith-
standing the trials and drawbacks by which his
carly years were surrounded - Washington Star.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26

[Fsen tns Red River Htapdsrd
ds III a. " u s:h d oe = Ss. ssg
lanes presentsAA say end a1isated appearances, mot
Tbs long. tsiksd oftsH play wsst. csme % a. i
~ SsS scr S'1 sssss
thereby. Early IN she morning quite number Of
our citizens ielf town 70 witness tAA sport They
returned in the evening highly elAted at the fun
they had witnessed, and from them We CLEAN our
There were 6fty four Indians engaged in the play.
twenty-aeyen on side. Captain Sautuksha had
charge Of one party, and Captain Jones the other
dressed, gay looking squaws, ABOUT twenty-five in
number proceeded to chaunt and dance the soon,
jure dance" after the music Of tin pan beaten with
stick in the hand Of one Of the parties. This dis
Of the Sautakshs party. When the red-skinned
nymphs of the 6autuksha had closed a like number
OF squaws, decked in their gayea trnkets, went
through the same saltaory evoutiOqs for the benefit
Of the Jones faction. Each party was attended BY
its own "mediciRe man" who performed several OF
fees Of coDjuratiOn aud invoked the Great Spirit to
give their respective captains the victory 11 asa
The medicine man OF the Jones party was venera-
BILE, pnched, lsnk looking little savage, we'll stricken
in years, whereas the medicine man Of the Sautnksha
party was pale, robust athletic fellow Of not over
twenty-five, and. to appear venerable and grave
looking; spite q youth, had recourse to long
under his chin. At IL NJ, the ball was thrown up,
and the play began. The game was twelve marks.
The Jones party took the lead, and made the three
first scores and their friends camo down with their
dust upon them, at great odds. The blood Of all
the Sautukshas was up, however, and they made the
two next scores and at the eighth score
in the lead Of their competitors, and continued to
lead until their twelfth score closed the game which
stood thus :--Sautuksha twelve scores, Jones six
scores. A.N"
: The game was about two hours in being played.
General good order and harmless hiiarty prevailei
throughout the day, though we are panied to add
that In a brawl which took place between some In
dams the night previous three of them severely
stabbed. A friend who piled up" on the Jones
party, by reason Of his faith in the ghosty look OF
their mediterranean is sick of gravity. aud bless.
ing himself after fashion, ayers that he wouldn't
dignity and ghOstness extant We learn that the
next play between the same parties. Of which due
notice will be given, is to come off in this town.
VIII anybody bet on the bay 2" 19jo5
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26

SUICIDE or ANOTHER You've GgRI.-~Laun A..
Sesls1d, n young no ran Of excellent character,
committed suicide by taking lardannul, IN Bangor,
Ne, On the 2Cth inst. She converted freely after
taking the poison and every effort wGg made TO save
her from it, fate effects. After her deGth the i0
loving letter was found upon her pereon =;
tns car prepared oIs ounce Of arssni: and have
q 1t. rs death comes 5y my Own hands. wsnt my
sister 10 hsse tho rios ia. 1y hnsev, aai s ny
thrgs. Az 90, 1855, LAURA 5 SFlUISD.
fgel II yoars raoaihs " days
~ ust6sE wy knG = ~ La sgery -ssc@ct No ono
casn se ssser 10 chjE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26

ia0Ts AT CoxsAcHiE.--A very serious riot oc
cu,ied at Ccx,ackc, on Tuesday, between the Worth
Cusrds, OF Albany, on an eScarsion TO that place,
aud OF The citizens. The authors OF the dis
tGrbance four five notorious characters at
Tackled TO the company, by the name of Mutually,
Iaw!css, Fanchin, III .GregoE, and Sullivan, who,
after ordering drinks at public house, refused to
pay for them Words followed, when they fell upen
the landlord, and beat him brutay. A general
fight then ensuac ID which SOME two numbered per.
sons participated. warrant was finally saed FOR the
arrest OF the agsressor, who were Supposed TO have
taken refuge On the boat. The officers, however,
were assured that they not on tho boat and re-
siiance was offered to their search. This resistance
caused counter resistance, resulting in yolley OF
stones from the citizens on shore, endangerDg the
lives OF men, women and children, and seriously in
urDg ole OF the party, young man by the name Of
heCIesor, several of whose ribs were broken and
head badly cut. The melee was quite fearful for
tine, and before all The company VAS on board, the
boat was pushed ont into the stream. A parley fol-
lowed, and the deputy sheriff, with the president OF
the village, was allowed to come on board; but
after pfotiacled search. the Offending nartes were
not discovered. The rest OF the company were then
allowed 70 come on board, and at IL o'clock they
put out for home. On their arrival at Albany
body OF The police were on the dock 10 make the
aIress-haying been informed Of what was going
on by on officer from the scene Of disturbance, who
came VI on the carr. But The parties searched for
were not foun6. They Lad, Il i said landed on the
island below the city in snail boats-hsyng eludea
The search OF the oiHceTs Of CoxsaCkic by slowing
themselves away in "sooret pl0cesn on the boat.
One Of Che rioters. Nulslv wa5 arrested yesterday
~ ofi'er Meaning, Tic "a represented ~ aespe'
rate character
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26

An ISFTNNAI ATTEMPT AT MrspER--Housg AND
MAN Blown uP.-On Thursday night last the resi-
dence Of Mr. Groom in this county, abou. ten miles
distant from paulding, the Enterprise road. was
bloWn to fragments by explosion Of gunpowder.
aud Mr. Groom, the only occupant, was projected
through the 1oof, and .ell some distance from the
scene of the disaster. lie is horribly and probably
fatally burned. Mr.. Groom is an unmarried mans
and the proprietor Of some negroes, one Of which
the suspected author Of the fendish deed. The ex-
Nh Groom, being placed under the house during his
abse1ee In the Gay, ard which MAS fred during the
night. One Of Mr.. GToom's uegroes was very aycr-e
to femoying from Mobile ard begged to 90 back,
&c prevent which bis master deprived him OF his
crutch he being lame. Taia eSasperaed the negro.
and heace the suggestion that be Wreaked terrible
vengeance The negro has been arrested, andis now
confined in the Paulang ial.--Panlatag (Mtss.s
lSg;i0n.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26

RyaNisG raE DEAD ~ NEW 0BLEtys.-aome
body has leen ho3xug the editor OF the Ba5Dn Rouge
Ccbet in very vile fashion IN its ISSUE u the I4th
inst. that paper states =
We resret exceedingly 10 sarn that bursting the dead
has ut length tee rsbortad 20 in New Orleans. The AL
taorites have been forced into iris ossufe from .he
ability TO obtain hands TO bury the dead Va learn that
FIdsy meTrns dfty dead bodies we're publiely Ton.
spMsd.
This report Doubtless arose from Recommendation
bya contemporary to resort TO this method Of dspog.
ing of the dead bodies. The recommendation YVES
nos acted On, aud IL y sugeFuous TO say that the
Comets informant vas IN rior-Nte p.igas C,es-
rtat .spggss IS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26

SAD AFFARs-The NapoleonyiIle Pionee an.
Dounces that a few days ago young creole Of that
parish, tAssumplon) member Of an old md much
respected fsml'y here was seized in his own house
by crowd Of exasperated citzens, and led n front
VI Col. Pugh's warehouse, where he was instantly
stripped tarred and feathered. The reason assigned
loI th8 act OF violence is good one, il such can
question had eedueed his wifes siNor TIE father
O. ehe CT hes gone crsgy--EronI7ir (Y M1ry,
P'a''tfTs' Boae:r, f,eg III. .
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26

DESPERATE ENCOUNTER WITH A BcR0iAE.--A
desperate encounter took place in stowe, Mass, on
Saturday nj Sht 20h inst. man got into the housa
OF Mr. Thomas Rent situated near the Boyboro line.
DESPITE tho exercns Il sr Bent, WHO'S seventy years
CT aee and OF his wife. br Stevens, residing in tho
leaies, house, to their az Instance ana was
ycItly beaten by the vufian. A boy OF Mr. Stevens
coming Up was sent Tor more help, when the burglar
6ecRapel, and no trace OF him has been seen since.
MTl ScSors was severely injured ~ tie blows which
therascal dealt bim Sith hls dub. tis head WAS
Iadjy cut and bIlised. Mri and MrS. Bent suffered
no serious bodily injury. The burglar was > large
man, and had bis face peity covered by woodeo
Of Whatever Fal1abes Il might contain; and the
story d related shows that he was prepared 70 take
lid, n necessary 70 accomplish his object iis ccm-
nehcng at 20 saIy al aonr IN The night aeieaseo ava
operation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26

On the 1ith instant Of Issaiis, Iliinos, drunken
mar, nbmed Cooley stabosd thEss posa. two Of ubcn
have died Of tseI uures. Cooley ass since 1ei fror
uatica ard reward of fur hundred aoas-, Ia offered
for lis arprsSeraion. 10 Is N tSLslsso s5ous pJctJ
years nf age
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26

Tnr CAsE oF HsNpsoxsos, ~ ALsANY:-m
tbe caae al ,tcna Hendrichson who was 20 be hung
to. asy in Albany Tor the murder OF his wife, Judge
Vrirft hss erartpd stay Of proceedings, that tho
apostcn, on motion FOR rev trial. Insy be decided
a. fpii Bench CO tbo Survns Court Which v -
snyepc ia Albany ess.y 10 The sQApipg uoush.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26

The Greylock Stjsnei of Aug. II, gives an account
OF the late discovery OF large cave in the side Of the
mountain near North Adams, in Berkshire county,
Mats. The exploring party found the mouth Of the
cave Wholly filed up, but an hours digging revealed
CAVITY large enough to admit the passage OF one
mans body. rock, which was the chief obstruc-
ton, having boon removed by blasting, they began
the descent. sharp turn to the left brought them
TO broad, fiat rock, which, extended down some
twenty feet, ending with standing place for two,
and below yawned the jaws Of measureless pit On
throwing down lighted torch into the cavity it was
evident that room of con siderable extent was below
A small rope was made fast around the body Of one
OF the party, when he was lowered into the abyss,
landing safely on the bottom, distance Of About
twenty-five feet. After partial exploration OF this
room, finding that there were numerous passages
leading from 1t in various directions and that there
was yet another room which, rs the shades Of even
ing were gathering about the outer world, it would
not be convenient to explore they concluded to aban
don further researches until the following morning
Tuesday morning the cave was revisited by the
gimpses OF the lantern and candles. Prepared with
large, stout rope the descent was effected with
much greater facility than before. The first roo it
was decided TO christen the Reception room;" the
cave itself, by the same authority it was decided
should be called "Cadys Cave, in honor Of one Of
the party.
The reception room was found 10 measure in three
different ways City feet, forty four feet and thirty
SIX feet respectively IL is very irregularly shaped,
and its height was estimated to vary all the way from
ten 70 fifty feet. Water drippea continually from
almost oil portions Of the roof and small stream OF
water tTayersed the southwestern section, which Il
entire company pronounced to be the coolest purest,
sweetest water ever tasted There is at the foot Of
the mountain, by the roadside spring Of excellent
water, flowing fcom the cave, for it is said by those
who have formerly visited this room that upon roll
ing the water there the water Of the spring would in
short time present similar appearance. From
The reception, room narrow passages lead of in ysi-
Gus directions. One passage termed "Drizzly ave-
nue.. twenty four feet in length, through which the
explorers had to crawl serpent fashion, Terminated in
cavity abort the size Of 2 common well but which,
at the depth OF tftyfour feet is sonic fifteen feet in
diameter. This WAS chretened the Devils Dem
From this another passage led upward, growing
wider as it EXTENDED, but II was left UNEMPLOYED, on
account OF the danger from loose and crumbing
rochs, which gave way at every step.
Another passage, II ia said, has since been discov
eied leading to ano'her still larger than the
reception ON. Much remains yet to be explored,
and it Is likely 10 lie place OF considerable resort.
The rrst on the clothes of the party testified to the
abundance OF iron ore in the cave.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26
GERMAN DEPARTMENT.
EMBRoInE2I.


There Is no ncedle-work in the Palace more Curl
Gus Or beautiful than some German embroidery
from Leipzig, Saxony. It is astonishing to what
extent the mere decorations by the needle have
been carried Some OF these contributions, all worked
with silk, represent pictures equal to fine cngray
ing and could very readily pass as SUCH Among
the collection Ia portrait Of Henry Clay, the hair of
the likeness being worked with that of the departed
statesman. SO true IS this likeness to the great ORR
enal that it attracts the attention of many yisiters
who pass it. Also likeness Of The Swedish Nightin
gale, Jenny Lind, with the hair Of the portrait
wrought with the genuine locks Of the songstress Is
equally attractive as the portrait OF the great came
rican Commoner large picture besides these
shows in elk embroidery all the Tags Of tie world
surrounding ship under full soil in the centre
Among so many larger articles, small contributions
liable to Ike overlooked by v.iters But IL ia fro
plcntly the that in these little things there ie
that IL really admirable and wonderful than in
larger colossal contributions which fill the aises and
naves Of the Palace. How much greater the merit
OF that little statnctte of Daniel Webster, by Bali
than the huge csIicature by Carew vet the former
may not attract the notice OF one half while the lat
ter Is examined by every viser who enters the ex-
Lbition.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26

~ ,nS steamship xsxios, winch aervsd yesbsrdsy. -
6etes ere y the 12th Inst.
The aatAe, ises Of G-vastea have sSeptsA qsaraass
rguianons fos ~ y.<ls arriving there kon Ill pe q
abreast Of husquits Island vessels arc 70 rsssG
there for cot moro thss twenty days. Dr. A. StssveA
Il health and port s:ian and ding oiosr ma a
70 receive SIS for eseh vessel BOARDED By hn bssrT
Of health has also been appointed.
Inc EtsAmship Mexico, whoa arrived at GAlvostoa
ths 9th inst from New 0rleans. detained ct -,
Quarantine ground and OF the passengers per.
united 70 shore for twsatv four hours after hsr
rival the nail also detained and tters pspsn
we've permtttd to be sent TO Houston
:, ihe Gaseston Netcs gives tbs following tSb Il ~
eisctcn Tor Governor, Lieutenant Governor aad 0n-
gsoss, preMiA that the raturnd are not cannIata
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26

REGATTA At PAss CHEisTIAN.-Tn the regatta
Sineh TOOK place ON Saturday says the New
Orleans Crescent OF the 10th inst in which the
hrstcass prize was massive silver punch bowl.
entries. -
The boats'starod at IL NJ, aud a-rivodin the fol.
lowing Ofder:-- - -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26

WASHINGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-05-12
Goods for Gentlemen and Chill
freuS Wear.

A SUPERB assortment of black Cloths and
"A Cnssimeres, Gall grades); Fine Cloths in all
the popular and fashionable coiors Paletot Cloths,
ORA d'Etes, Barathea's, and other summer coat
ings; Fancy Cassimeres, in variety of new and
tasteful designs; Brilliant Brocade Silks for We'd
ding and Party Vests and every kind of linen,
cotton. worsted and mixed Summer Goods. with
all articles OF Trimmings in accordance with tho
present fashions.
We respectfully ask the attention Of purchasers
TO this class Of goods, as they are for sale at such
prices as will enable customers 10 supply them
selves with the most desirable articles tceH made
oy our otcn citizens, about as lo,c as ready-made
clothlng can be bought-and thus home Industry
Will be sustained, and in the end the purchaser will
sdre money.
Our stock of BOOTS and SHOES is verv ex-
tensye, and includes the best makes aud Qualities
OF Caif, Kip and Morocco Boots;
Cents Calf, Morocco and patent Shoes and
Caters,
Boys, youths, and children's Boots and Shoes,
WIN variety of choice and tasteful styles Of
sucl articles as will enable US to suit all tastes
Hosiery, Gloves, Cravats, Neck Ties. Suspen-
ders, Linen Bosom Shirts and Collars, Gauze, Me.
rno and Cotton Undershirts; Drawers. and all
other articles for gentlemen and childrens wear in
great variety.
With a full assortment of such goods, from COM
mon TO the finest, we expect to give our friends
general satisfaction, our prices will be at the
lowest point. BOON, DUNCAN & SMITH.
Fayette, May 5, 1858.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-05-12

We had the pleasure of travelling OF
i've miles Of Plank Road the other day ir
going 10 Huntsville. About three miles are
completed in Randolph, and two in How
ari county. It was a great relief 10 gel
out Of The mud on a solid, level road, and
when the work is completed atrip to Hunts.
vile will be pleasant ride of few hours
instead Of half a days hard work. The
contractors have got fresh supply Of hands
and with anything like favorable weather
will have five miles at each end completed
by the 4th of July, and gates erected. We
observed hands at different points. building
bridges, grading, laying down the planks
SC. The contractors have had many diff
cultics TO encounter, and have not got The
work rs well advanced as they desired, bu
upon the whole are getting along pretty
well, and are turning out first rate job
When completed it will be one Of the bes
improvements of the kind in the west.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-05-12
Randolph and the Railroad.

I; will be seen by the proceedings Of q
meeting of the citizens of Randolph county
held at Huntsville on Monday, that a sub.
scriHtion Of $4,000 was agreed upon for
the North Missouri Railroad. The p.opo.
sition is 10 60 before the people and will nc
doubt be adopted, though it will meet with
more opposition than il ought. The sum is
'liberai enough for the county, and the friends
ofthe road should see that it is voted for
with as great unanimity as possible. There
had been several meetings, Oil previous &C.
casions, but without coming 10. any definite
understanding. The meeting on Monday
ras very large and the proposition was
carried almost unanimously.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-05-12
Administration Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has obtained from the County Court Of Ran
dolph county, letters OF administration on the es-
tate Of James Gentry, deceased, dated January
2lst, 1859.
All persons indebted to said estate arerequested
to make immediate payment, and those having
claims against it, to present them properlv authen
tcaed, within year from the date of said letters
or they may be precluded from having any benefit
Of said estate; and if not presented in three year.
they will be forever barred.
Mayl2-3w H. AUSTIN, Admir-.