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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-18

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Drooklyr CITY IptoII,~enee.

FIRE About nine O'Clock last evening . Are broke
out in . stable owned by Daniel Boyle situated In Will
gro und together with the contents consisting OF large
quantity Of hay. which hal been stored during the day
The flames nspeediy communicated with the adjoining
three story frams house owned BY william Msrrison and
occupied ~ Me- srs. Thompson DAassy aAd Bowers II
Vas considerably damaged bat through he exsrtons Of
tbs nrsmes was saved fron total Destruction The In
ance Company, which covers the loAs The damage In
the stable amounts TO about eSoo-not assured.
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JerkeY City NeWa.

70 H that portion Of the bay lying between Jersey
Oty and Kavsr Point, or Communipav, BY extending
bulk head from the Jersey City water front 10 taat point
Owners Of Oyster beds and others Interested opposon
TO the project will hold indignation meeting A the
schoolhouss In b gsn this evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-18

PRRsIDRrTe RsCHrTI0N.-The washington Uno-
OF the 18th met says-Tn- President vi. give recep
iion on next Friday ev~spg, from tn 10 O'Clock sui
also each FdAy evening, bstw,e the
hours till further Announcsment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-18

ca sh Is row ssfore the Legislature Of Georgia. calling
ss convention to MAKE su sh changes In tbs eonsttu
uon may DO necessary for the puSi o0nvsaisoos.
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FATAL ACCIDENT Coron,r wunrlm yesterday held an
Inquest At the New York Hospital upon the body OF viii
liam Simnons sho died 1t No. 50 Cannon street. On
the 18th inst deceased fell from spite driver pier
No. North river where he ~ work. AID susts iusd
bjuris Of which he died The jury returned verdict Of
" Aocidsntsl death"
AEornn FArAL FALL Coroner 0DonneI yestsrday held
inquest board the ship America laying ct pier No
North river, the body Of uskno vn sailor who
died from injuries he had received By fail from the top
gallant yard Of the ship Amsros after she had At
ten days. The America JAILED for Liverpool the
LIST ult After bis fail ne vsptsksd up insensibls aad
recovered his soiou As. The Jury returned
verdict Of Accidental dsA,hh
euprosn HoMups Coroner o'Donnsn yesterday held
inquest ct the Bellevue Hospital upon the body Of
Mathew Doyle II Ia supposed his death caused by
violence There was no present to give Aoy tsst
~ to how the Injuries had been indicted pom de
ceased. His jsv was broken. DR. Sverts Of the hosp
tai oepotsd TO this fact and also fAid that he OF
opinion that de- OF istem psrats habits
for which be might have recovered aud that In his OPT
MON the death thu result Of dsrum tremsns super
In iseed BY fracture q the jaw. The vsrdist was 10
accordance With the above facts.
ACCIDENT ON Board rHy srRAnn PnRn Henry Hughes,
Of the persons who soaIdsd the 20h nit by
the bursting out Of the water bottom OF the boiler VI
steamer Pc rel oed ysster .Ay at the New York
Coroner ' ihem held IN inquest upon the body, when
the jury returned verdict of death from soAlds acct
dentally received. BE shmAn thirty nine years
OF
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-18
City Intelligence.

IADIEs FKuIvAL Some of tn. ladies who arranged tAe
great private charity given A. Nbos lsst winter
have app iEted Sofia Entertainment" nusisAl and
literary In which OF the most distinguished artists
will Assist, for the purpose Of providing for untortu
nate family, reduesd from high social standing
titution and suffering The Af.ir off So
turesy evening 18th inst Ia tins ront Of Stuyvs
sas, ostue bat the postponement OF another concert
In which xrs Bostwick is to sing has caused the post
ponen OF this 70 the 2sth Those who have not pur
chased tickets win do well to apply to The ladies without
delay the number Of necessity very limited and
programme most attractive
AENuAL kRKnt EXEMPT FIRKxsS-The EXEMPT
frensn held their annual meeting fer the election Of
officers for the ensuing year, ct Fremxn's Hail. hlt
night. The result follows
Pres,dent-Philip u Engs.
we Praidens- GOPHER Mil and James Y. Watkins
Fecordsns Secretary George W Wheeler
Finance Seefeia, " Frsnois H.gadorn.
I. sdsnrer-Jc,eph Price
Esecsaspe Cdn,mitee-S Titus Nathaniel Finch Adolf
phus ecker bAu,ep, stephen FsAis, John j. TladAIs
Moves .. Allen, David logan, Aired Ashhsld.
Dekgdto 20 TIE FIRE Departme't-UdAh WinnAm, John
Wefdtn
There was . a,ge attendance Of exempt Hrsmen pre-
sent. After the election the mt citing adjourned.
ANNUAL ELECTION THE NKnCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
The appnsl election OF this institution held ysssr-
dey, with the following result
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Efq President Of the Back Of the Republic and shs
president ard Secretary o. tbe meeting, be added 70
this mDiitee. Carried unanimously.
w. I. BsER moved that w. u. Burton, $50 V. A.
Marshall. E.q. James WklIack E-q., ana A. H.
Purdy, Esq, be added 10 that committee. CARVED
uDsn,H0nsy
WILLIAM MILO moved that PhiueAs T. BaFnum
be ADDED to shat committee. Carried unanm Dnsly.
CnssTsr DRiGGs, Esq then add e.se1 the mser
irg Be said he thought the meeting tnifs-t ted too
much Apathy. He thought the practicable way Of
relieving the sufer to come Tor Ard IasTh
selves put dVwn ths cash 10 the amount OF their
sympathy. He said knew well how 70
sympattss As those who had been unfortunate.
JOSEPH WEBEL. Esq rose TO i1torm shs meet
ing thai Mr. La Fsrge had stated that If the friends
OF Wright, Lanirrs d Co. would raise $3.50 600 To-
wards re erecting the hotel he wsuld give lease for
Ity-ope Years, At aopual ground rent Of
per cent on ls vau aH0n, with renewal Ut twenty
one years a. seven per cent the valuation at
the expiration OF that time and the same at the ex
piIation Of twenty one years more. The materials
low ON The grounds To be given for what lilder
will say they wor b. The first years rent aud
the materials TO be paid in six ten years. with To-
tersst at seven per cent Mr.. La FARCE will advance
33t per III OF the entire cost all above $50 000
and ,ake first In ,Isgage for the same.
CAE-TtG DhiGGs, Esq, had heard Of . proposition
70 form = stock company, To take stock enough TO
secure The erection OF = hotel He thought well Of
ibis The plan he understood to be 70 raise $3.50 000
not to be given rs present, but loan to these
parties, secured by mortgage on the building the
amount the subscription payable At the expiration
OF eve years, with interest lie then offered to give
81 600 towards Ieerecting the hotel payable at the
expiration OF i've years without interest and IL this
project failed be would give 500 TO the sufferers.
William Nlblo, Esq proposed TO give the same.
The following eeutlrmen offered the following
sums upon the same terms with Mr.. Niolo aud Mr.
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By this result It will be that ths entire regular
heket cleo 3D. with shr exception II DousIa, L-fng.
well the opporitien candidate for Corrsspon Ing Ss,e
tory His election almost entire satifscti
tfices IA the board. Mr. Lefl gwes election was rs
eAided Is . great trium5h Wnfn TIE result an
n uDeed he vocif., nsly cheered, and crosi
around tbs Library thea dspered with the srea good
feeling
JAHH GoRDoN BENNETT ESQ.,
DnAR SIR observe my name appended TO circular In
your paper yesterday morning hea 90 IAN SppeA to the
members OF the Mercantile Library Association" beg
" say 1t was ~theu Mt my kn ledge consent
Yours, 10 JAMES D. SMITH
SACRED CoSCHKr Br MPs BoerwIcR On Saturday even
ing next sacred and secular concert will be given ct
Niblos sso BY Mrs. Emma GiilipyhAm Bostwiok. for
the benefit Of st John the Evan Protestant Epsoo
pal Free Church Several performers win assist
Mrs Bos wick upon this occasion among whom Will be
Madame de Vl,rs Signor Corradi, and Mr.. B. Tlmm.
The selections FOR the occasion OF the highest order
and no doubt the entertainment will be Of great
interest
BAsoun IN AID or THE Jews HosprrAL-Tbs society for
the layp Of the stone OF their ediHes BY
quet 1t Nblos saloon Thursday evening 26th inst
The objects to Be attained BY the nsttutton are praise
worthy and when say that IL for the purpose Of
rendering surgical and medical Aid comfort proteo
tion in Sickness to worthy and needy Israeesn 1t will
ICED NO further argument In Its The uods raised
BY the dinner and ball above toned to be do
voted to tbs CON pletoa Of the budiBg, ami 1t II de-
signed that the institution should be ready
possible
FRB-A nrs occurred about O'Clock yesterday morn.
Ing In the grocery store Of Mrs Gafrey, 124 Houston
discovered 10 the front part Of tne store apparently
one OF the middle shelves 1. was sxtiuguished By the
hremen officers The entire loss by nre and water
wAs about $500, which wM covered BY insurance
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03
Hold HlmAi

The Charleston Is. CO. Mercury
thus sounds the alarm concerning the
territories Of Nebraska and Washing
ton:
Warm work may be expected up
on Nebraska and Washington Terri :
tories. The North will insist upon
incorporating the Wilmot Proviso in
their Territorial Government, although
they lie north of 36 > 81 To show
their deadly scorn Of the Compromise
line. they ioisted it upon the Terrific
rial Government Of Oregon; and to
show their malignant and implacable
hate Of the South. and Of African sla-
very as it exists there, they will en-
graft it upon Nebraska and Washing
ton. 1t is TO be hoped, that the South
will awaken from her supine and stag
uant trance, and step forth armed and
ready to repel aggression and avenge
insult. When the grim flag OF her Toe
is flung out 10 the blast. let her be
ready to sound the bugle note over her
border"
There now. "Bugle note. armed
and ready to repell' What big
wordsl If Senator's Douglass and
Bright-both shareholders, and both
from free States-do not get alarmed
and compromise with the South. by
giving them all they ask. we will be
agreeabIy disappointed. BY the way
there is. from present appearance,
more probability that slavery will be
positively legalized and protected
than thatit will be either prohi bited OF
merely permitted. Such move has
beer made.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03
Penmnuship.

We received a specimen of the pen
of Professor-afew days ago,
who contemplates visiting Brookville
soon to teach the art and mystery of
writing; but to save our life we could
not read it.. We called first one COM
positor, and then another. and so on
till all had tried it, and then we called
our Foreman, and they all failed. We
commend the first writing master"
that comes along. to the patronage Of
our citizens. provided they can read his
writing. Otherwise let them learn to
write as We did, Of Geo. Holland. Esq.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03
WAsnrnaron. jam. aa

SEsArE.-Mr. Douglas, from the
Committee on Territories, reported q
bill dividing Nebraska into two terrific
tories, one to be called Nebraska and the
other Kansas, and providing a govern
ment for each.
He said the attention ofthe Committee
had been called TO the fact. that the
southern boundary Of Nebraska, laid
down In the bill Heretofore reported on
the parallel Of 40 deg. 30 min. would
divide the Cherokee country; and TO
avoid this theCommittee had determined
to make the thiriy-seventh parallel the
southern boundary. The people Of that
country had two delegates here who
urged that the country be divided into
two territories; and. 80 far an he had
been able TO consult with them, the
Missouri delegation satisfied the COM
mite Il would be better TO have two
territories, accordingl, new bill was
reported.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03

The whole OF the New Albany,
Brookville and Sandusky Rail Road
has not been let, but contracts with
companies and roads already in exist
ence have been made, which interest
so many men and SO much capital in
it. as to place it beyond reasonable
doubt. that it will be completed. We
publish in another column an article
from Judge Smith that is full Of in
terest.
BY the way we have one objection
10 this company-one that makes US
nearly determined to deny it the right
Of way through Franklin County
Beyond doubt it will be most excellent
stock, and yet no opportunity has been
given the people of this county to sub.
scribe. We object to letting eastern
capitalists and New Albany millionaire
have it all. Some of US poor folks
wish to speculate as well as the Bos-
tonians. Gregg. you must appease
our wrath, w mending Jour ways, as
soon as possible, or we may make you
90 around, instead of through Old
Franklin.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03
Pfueos, R0oss.

Great excitement has prevailed in
Brookville for ten days on account Of
the pigeon roost. being for the present,
some three miles north west Of town.
sportsmcn and sportsboys go out about
dark with their old fasees, and return
in few hours with all they can carry.
Those who 90 out early in the morning
load themselves. without shooting. from
those that were not found in the dark,
or were left because they could not be
carried, and yet they leave hundreds
of the dead and wounded on the
ground. Persons are coming many
miles to enjoy the sport. Come on
There are pigeons enough for all.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03
An Apology.

We probably owe an rrology to our
readers for devoting so little space 10
the temperance question while most OF
our contemporaries in the state are devo-
ting more. We admit that It is the ques-
ton Of the day, and ought to be discus
sed, but we are publishing an extra. for
that express purpose, and SO cheap that
any one who wants it can afford to take
il. Only fifty cents per year. when ta-
ken in clubs Of any number. to one ad.
dress. We will, however publish
something every week IN the American
on that subject, just to let our readers
know which side we are on. But it Is
likely TO be one-sided affair, for as yet
we have not seen the first argument In
favor Of the traffic.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03
rhe Rail Road let.

Nearly the entire line of our Cincin-
natl and indianapolis Railroad was let
last week. to responsible contractors.
The dwellers along the route may ex-
pectits completion as speedily as money
and men can make it. Andwe would
say to stockholders. do not sell dol
lars worth OF stock for less than par.
1t is as good as gold at eight per cent
interest, and if the arrangement is ell
fected which is on foot, as to the Gin
cinnati station-never say depot, it is
outof fashion-the stock will command
aheavy pre- MUM as soon as completed.
We are to have the station Of all others
in the city.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03
rne ,na,aua .Harmon,ou..,

The Washington Star, kind c semi
officiul Democratic paper at Washing
ton, thus speaks Of the harmonious De-
mocracy oil our State:
1t appears to be understood in emo
cratic circles here, that The President has
not vet determined whose name to send
into the Senate for the position above
mentioned. The gentleman appointed
under the present administration is Mr..
John l.. Robinson. Those who disrel-
ian the idea of his continuance in the po-
sition-and they are quite numerous in
WashiDgton-(coming from Indiana OF
course, all OF then,) write him down a
very earnest sympathizer with the
Lieut.. Governor Willard, who, it will be
recoliected, rivalled MIR. Cooley in the
late New York canvass, in the style and
temper vi his TRADES against the Presi-
dent and cabinet. Senator Bright is
said to be MI. RS Chief reliance. In
deed. we hear politicians vi all partie:
attrbuting the alledged recent change
in the temper ol Mr.. Is, towards the Pres.
id mt and his policy, in goVd part to his
earnest desire to secure the nomination
OF Mr.. Robinson past per adventure
We state these facts only as matters y
political interes. transplrIng here. In
/ perhaps u year, the Senatorial seat helC
by Mr. Petit will be filled by regular
election, hen, as not long since, the
! Wright wing and the antI-Wrght wing
1.-THE Harmonious" in Indiana, will be
again pitted against each other. The
Wright wing are the opponents oil Mr.
John l.. Robinson, because they uie un-
der the belief. we take it, that in drawing
his juries, &c, he takes due care 81 Il
conduct his matters as to strengthen the
anti. Wright wing Tor the approaching
Senatorial election. Lieut.. Governor
Willard is understood to be the real can
didate vi the anti W rightites Tor the sea-
now held by Senator Petit, though, 81
far, his mime has been carefully kept il
the back ground, the fight being made
by them ostensibly in favor OF tn,
learned and talented DIR. Fitch, wei
known in Washington, and 50 univer
sally popular here. IL seems to be be
lieved smong the Democrats not invol
we'd in the controversy, that its solution
will depend ia the nam on the advic,
which the delegation from Indiana give
! The administration, in such cases, ar,
considered cautious thus to test thei
party's sentiment at home.
On the whole, this Indiana muss is
very pretty quarrel as il stands. Mr.
Robinson is on the ground, and W.
should not be surprised it Gov. Wrigh
manages to make his appearance herr
also shortly, as he is by no means The
man to be caught mapping in critlca
juncture.
Since the above fret appeared in to-
Star Gov. WRIGHT has been compelle
to 60 East on important business for tn
Rail Road
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03

6TMr. G. C. Van Camp OF Green's
burgh, Ind, narrowly escaped being kill
led by lightning on Friday the goth ult.
AS he was leaving his residence, on step
ping out Of the door he was struck by
lightning; the electricity first striking on
the lapel Of his coat; passing through
that and his vest until it came IN
contract with his cotton underclothes; II
then passed down his leg and out oil his
boot. Strange TO say, be was but slight-
ly bruised. Though the shock was
sufficient to knock him down and rcnder
him entirely powerless.
While lying in this condition, entire ly
conscious of all that was going on aroun
him, and knowing that the family in tn
house was most likely in no better, II not
a worse condition than himself, yet un-
able to lift hand to their assistance, his
feelings could hardly be described. He
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03
Professor Watson.

The Asbury Notes thus a!ludes to
the Law Department of the Asbury
University:
Among other provisions, for the en-
largement Of the field OF labor in the
University, adopted by the board OF
Trustees at their last annual meeting,
was the projection of a Law School
and the election Of Hon. Jno. A. Mat
son, A. NJ. Prof. Prof. Matson has
good class for the first. We learn
that he is meeting with excellent sue
cess-making fine impression upon
his class-that as an Instructor and a
man he is esteemed, admired and be-
loved. Judging from thus far Of the
FIRST session Of the Law School, we
confidently predict that it will become
very influential and important de-
partment Of the University.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03

bill making the whole territory one, so
As to secure to slavery. beyond a.
doubt, the whole Of that vast and fer
tile region. But. contrary to his ex-
pectations even the most seryile OF par
ty papers pounced upon him and his
measure. until be has been glad 10
recede so far as to allow the possibility
Of the northern portions remaining
free. and Of securing beyond doubt one
slave state. To secure this. we WILDE
called upon to make another eompro'
mise.
But our article Is already too long.
We wish IL distinctly understood that
in every relation we sustain in life.
social. religious. political. or business,
we shall oppose any more such COM
promises. And TO the utmost OF our
ability we shall oppose any man or set
Of men that will truckle 10 the leach
like demands Of the south. ever crying
give. give"
II the men who represent the free
states in Congress are such base cow
ards asto abandon such portion OF
our territory to the demandsof slavery.
we shall take pleasurein marking them.
that freemen may send men to repre-
sent them hereafter. And we shall
not stop TO enquire whether we take
the Wing or Democratic side Of the
question. II any Of ourreaders prefer
that we wait to see which side this oil
that party will take. and then fall II
with one or the other, they are much
mistaken in the character Of their ed
itor. We are independent Of all such
shackles and we intend to keep so.-
More anon.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03
EC Our fellow citizen, John Lara

ES- Our fellow citizen, John Lara
more, living two miles east Of New
Trenton, has improved the circular sa~
so as to do good work. anda greatdeal
oft. It can be moved from place to
place, and set up, at about the expense
and trouble Of threshing machine
IL it succeeds as it promises, it will
prove great convenience to the coun-
try. and especially will it be valuable
in countries not well watered, as it can
be propelled by horse power. He has
taken the necessary steps to have il
patented, and he desires his friends 10
call and see it.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03
M Course IT'S.

The Washington Correspondent of
the Richmond (va.) Enquirer, speak
ing Of the pro-slavery bill Of Senator
Douglas. says: at is considered a
big bid Of the little giant for the Pres.
idency. OF course it is bid. and a
big one too. Who ever expects to BE-
President without first pleasing the
SOUTH
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03
AGRICULTURAL.

We hope our agricultural friends will
not forget the annual meeting Of the
Agricultural Society in the Court House
next Saturday. It is the time for elect
ing officers, and for hearing Farquhar's
address. It's wrong to ask a man to
prepare an address and then neglect to
hear Il. Come friends. The address
will be delivered at half past one o'clock
and we underwrite that It will be good
one. Farquhsr never makes any other
kind. The board is requested to meet
early In the day.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03

was presently relieved. however, BY the
Appearance Of his little daughter Il the
window, and to her he was enabled to
give sufficient signs that he yet lived.
The rain falling at the time doubtless
saved his life.
The family were all more or lees effect
ed by the SHOCK, but we are happy 10
say no serious injury was sustained BY
any Of them. We are told that nearly
ali the neighbors felt the shock.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1854-02-03

ED Rev. T. NJ. Eddy, owing to his
i'll health, rendered his resignation as
pastor of the M. K. Church of This place,
last Saturday, to the Quarterly Confer
ence. The conference refused to ac-
cept ti.s resignation, but released him
from all pastoral duty, except so much
as is consistent with the state Of his
health. Mr.. Eddy is, we think, per-
msnently diseased and may not be ex-
pected soon, if ever, to resume active
pastoral work.