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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-23

AN INGENIOUS METHOD TO ESCAPE PUNISH.
MENT.-A few months since man who claims to be
Methodist preacher, and who lives in or near
Lebenon, Illinois, married respectable widow
lady, who had daughter some fourteen or fifteen
years Of age. The sconndrel, after marrying the
mother, actually prosttnted the daughter; and the
matter becoming known, so great was the indigna-
on felt that the citizens of Lebanon determined TO
nfict summary chastisement upon him. They ac-
cording'y met, and, after talking the matter over
determined to infict coat Of tar and feathers upon
him, besides treating him to ride on rail, and
other corporeal punishments well known in the code
Of Judge Lynch. They at once proceeded to his
house; but the fellow had firmly barricaded himself;
and just as they were about to force the blockade
he offered TO capituate on certain conditions. The
terms proposed by him were that he would let them
in, and submit to being tarred and feathered, pro.
vided they would dispense with the other punish
ment proposed This was finally agreed TO, and the
impatient mob let in, when, to their astonishment
they found their victim ready for the sacrifice, with
nothing on him but pair of socks, while his nude
state seemed particularly adapted TO the eccentric
costume which they proposed to fit him ont with.
The TAR and feathers were at hand, and men will
irgly pitched in TO give him his new suit The
brushes and mops were dipped into the tar bucket,
and speedily applied to his naked form, while the
victim stood it like martyr. What was their sur
prise, however, to find that the substance wouldn't
stick, and slid oil his person as fast as II was ap-
piled. 1t was in vain they worked, for the tar
wouldn't take hold. Upon questioning him sharply
and examining him closely, they found that the
reverend geMleman had actually creased himself all
over, in anticipation OF the course that would be
pursued towards him. His ingenuity however,
wouldn't save him, and vengeance finally triumphed.
Some genius in the crowd suggested method
which was Immediately adopted. It was nothing
more or lees than to sprinkle him with ashes and
little dirt and sand. The plan succeeded-the
priming stuck, the tar and feathers were applied
and adhered, after which they trotted him around
on rail. These proceedings took place on last
Saturday night; and from other circumstances Of a
revolving nature coupled with the wretch's conduct
we think he richly merited all he got and has reason
TO congratulate himself that he was not hung up
by the neck or heels-St. Louis Republican, June
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!. From PlOv1denCce
RHODE ISLAND HORSE sHOw-sEIZURE OF LIQUOR.
PROVIDENCE, June %, 1854.
The horse show closed this afternoon, having been
very successful The drst premium for stations was
awarded to Matchless, owned by Wm Bradford Wolf
Of Briaol for trotting horses to Lady tcheld owned
by Daniel Ma.e, of Boston, fer matched horses to Ed
ward Carrington for family horses to H. w. Watson;
for breeding mares to VIM Goddard for saddle horses
to r Iippitt for draught horses, to A. D. Arnold
colts to n. D. Dean
Fifteen hundred gallons of liquor seized yesterday
in this city-the first under the new law.
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C0sooRD, June %, 1854.
The House has agreed to the motion to reconsider the
vote indefinitely postponng the Senatorial elections and
discussion.
The Legislature this afternoon agreed to adjourn final
ly on Saturday, the 1st of July.
The Nebraska resolutions have been specially assigned
for next Tuesday at II O'clock and balotiugs for United
States Senator's will take place the Friday before the
final adjournm ent.
stringent liquor bill was introduced this afternoon
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state v.ecn Of ei,ooo,ooo for the Canals.

The proposals for o loan to the State Of one mil
lion dollars at six per cent interest,", to be applied
TO the completion Of the public works, were opened
this day at ~ NJ, at the Canal Department. The
amount offered exceeded six millions Of dollars and
2. rates varying rom par to goOs per cent premium
Commissioners of the Canal Fund the rate Of pre-
he IRl To
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The Turf.

UNIUN 6UUK5E, De Is-KACINH.
The sweepstakes advertised to come of yesterday
afternoon was postponed on account Of the weather
1t will take place the first fair day The entries
are:--J. M. Whitten's ch. I. by imported Glencoe,
dam Mary D., by Medoc; R. Ten Broeck's or. M. by
Glencoe, out of Sally Ward, four years old; W. II.
Gibbons b. +. by Mariner, dam Cassandra, three
wears old.
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From Cincinnati.

From CINCINNATI.
ATTEMPTED RAPE BY PRIEsT-ExECUTION OF
THREE MEN.
CINCINNATI June %, 1884
Father Kroeger, Roman Catholic priest Of Trinity
Church brought before the police court TO- day.
charge Of assault with intent to commit rape a
German girl aged fourteen years. while attending confess
sional.
white and two negroes hung at Versailles
Ky Saturday for MURDER in the presence of 1000
people. They made no confession.
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Affairs at the south.

MAIL ROBBERY.
HARPKR's FERRY, June %, 1854.
large mail bag, cut open and ried Of its contents,
was found in the Armory Canal yesterday
ROBBERY OF JEwELRY.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, June %, 1854.
The ewelry store Of Mr. Mass was entered by burglars
last night and robbed Of $3 900 worth of jewelry.
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THE SUPPRESSED LETTER OF GOVERNOR SEYMOUR TO
THE TEMPERANCE ALLIANCE.
To CoRREPoNDIvG SECRETARY THE NKs YORK STATE
TEMPERANCE ALLIANCE
SR:-Your letter has not been answered before this
in consequence Of absence from home and of
GUS pressing engagements which have prevented
from giving the questions you ask tie consideration
their importen demands
After aludlpg to the evils of intemperance you ask
elf in my opinion the people have right to protect
Themselves from an Increase and oeuaon Of those
evils by legal suppression of the known of in
temperance, and If am elected Governor will give my
influence in favor of ax that shall entirely prohibit
the sale of intoxicating liquors to be used erage
ana such bill shall be passed by the legislature will
afx to it my signature that it may become the Law
of the state also that another object Of your al
lance is the preventing of bribery and all illegal money
contributions by candidates at elections.
The suppression Of the evils of ntemperance, and the
prevention of all practices calculated to impair the
purity of elections, objects which md
themselves to the approval OF all good citizens although
the proper and best for efectng desired
FORMS These subjects WILL without doubt, engage the
attention OF the next Legislature as they are regarded
with great interest by large classes of citizens What
range the discussion Of them will take what forms
may be given to any propositions with respect to them
it is impossible to foresee It win be the duty Of the
members of the legislature aud Of the Governor to
upon them with and sincere purposes promote
the welfare Of the people Of the State II elected
ard responsible duties Of the station free act upon
every question that may be submitted to according
The oath Of ocs viii demand this and no ons csn With
lropriety part with the right which citizen claims
and exercises of correcting his opinions when about to
execute duties which demand conclusions founded upon
thoughtful and deliberate examination. The sxcemens
OF political canvass and considerations Of political sup
port or opposition are not favorable to such consderae
and conscientious action.
While conceee the importance and necessity OF sup
pressing the evils OF intcmperan or bribery shall
eiec ed Governor the State upon all laws relating
to them in the spirit manner have indicated, and
which feel Ia the only aud proper mode OF
action Parties only judge OF the prooahe conduct
o in Office from their past lives and actions The
great political parties in the State have acted upon
this principle in dominating their candidates and think
Il will be found to the only safe rule for any similar
organization. Yours, 90,
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From New Orleans.

LATER FROM HAvANA-ARRIvAL OF STEAMSHIP.
New ORLEANS June 10, 1884.
The steamship Black Warrior has arrived at Mobile
with Havana dates to the 18th inst The is wholly
unimportant
The steamship Empire City has arrived at this port
with Havana dates to the 18th inst She brings
Of Importance.
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SHIP WHITE SWALLOW AsH0RE-THE DEBT OF THE
CITY.
PHILADELPHIA, June %, 1854
The ship White Swallow from Chncha Islands, is ashore
off Whining ton Creek. but will be got off.
At a meeting of the City Councils this afternoon,
committee reported that the whole debt of the oonso-
dated city $ls o0o including 900 Of rail-
road stock drawing interest.
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way before tho House. acquit all those who
In tho discussion OF Monday last OF any thing like co IN
Dined, premedtsfed design to assail In any way tue
honorable gentleman from Tennessee (Churciwelll
Nj. BROoKs-I am unwilling sir
Ia satsfsctory Why not 60 on with the business :
Mr bhooKs {resumi"g)-I am unwilling to holi to the
Denei IN my previous remarks after the
rance ot the gentleman from Ohio. When assured
as haa been done by the gentleman his honor that
nosuch combination existed. am gentleman bound
to believe that existed do believe and am q ad
OF having given the opportunity to the gentleman from
Ohio for The explanation knew that Il was entertain.
ed gentlemen on that side must admit that there
we're circumstances Of suspicious nature connected
Mr. MnIsor (dem Of Va. desire to say single
The spHAKER ia there unanimous consent to the en-
tleman's proceee ing with his explanation.
Mr.. Rrs<sn (whie) of Pal object.
gentleman from South Carolina.
The srKAKIR -The chair under the impression that
the gentleman from South Carolina yielded up the oor
altogether
Mr. BRocKs-I yielded for explanation to the gentle
man from Virginia.
Mr. Miusos One word only. 1t is q matter of sur
Prise to me- sir, that any gentleman in this ha would
suppose that IN introducing the resolution yesterday
conia nave neen influenced by her moiv than
vindicate the dignity of The House wish only TO say
that whatever have been the impression OF the gene
man rom South Caroua eitsef 10 his original spcioa
or bis present belief that ssbect the have been de-
rived from word that have utercd-for il tho gen
ueman ipo~s me he knows that could not have done
any such thing.
Mr. HUNT (dem) of In II desire to call the attention
OF the honorable member from South Carolina,
know to be a man of hooor To expression of
general character made Of in his reunirks.
He said, "and mauy with whom am most familiar
know that impressed rs was with the belief tina. ther
was concerted plan by tho opponents of tha Nebraska
bill, TO embarrass The gentleman" &c. As "a gentleman.
am incapable of doing wrong TO any man. When Of
Tended on just cause win hold tho wrong doer to
count knew th the gentleman never meant to ap-
ply such an observation to Az the expression was
general however, felt bound to bring to his atten
ton.
Mr. BRooKs.-I have not the slightest objection, Mr.
Speaker, to insert in my remarks the word g somsO
acknowledge that entertained suspicion but do not
now. With the of the House. shall insert the
word :" some"
THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
The House then went into Committee Of the Whole on
the General Appropriation b aud after acting on va
ri0us amendments adjourned
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From Albany.

From Albany.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR, ETC.
ALBANY, June %, 1854.
Francis Herman Of Utica has been appointed reporter
Of the Court Of Appeals in place Of Henry j. Selden
signed John Bradley, of Jefferson, and L. Benedict of
Albany have been appointed State Prison Commissioners
in place Of A. H. Morse and R. NJ Batchford resigned
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The Canadian Parliament.

The Canadian Parli lament.
THE MINISTRY DO NOT RESIGN-PARLIAMENT PRO-
ROGUED.
QUEBEc June %, 1854.
Minister'S viii not resign in consequence of the late ad
verse vote Of the House.
Parliament win be prorogued to-day, and an early dis
solution win take place.
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Markets

CINCINNATI, June %, 1854
Exchange New York In our market is now quoted a
I u per cent premium.
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The Plorida at savannah,

The Florida at savannah
SAVANNAH, June 20, 1854.
The steamship Florida Captain Woodruff, has arrived
at this pert in SO hours from New York.
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From the Albany Journal June 90
The report Of the treasurer showed the total
amount OF receipts to have be Sl5 O93 OIL and the
total expenditures Sl0,320 o., leaving 81 1853 in the
treasury.
The Business Committee, by DIR. Mandeville, pro-
posed number Of amendments to the constitution,
which were discussed and adopted.
A proposition that the temperance party should,
at the ensuing election nominate separate candi-
dates for Office, was made, discussed and voted
down.
Resolutions denouncing Governor Seymours veto,
and appointing committee of five to confer with
committees Of other temperance organizations
throughout the State, relative to the propriety cf
calling State convention and nominating State
ticket, were offered and adopted.
The Nominating Committee reported the follow
ing gentlemen as officers Of the State Society for
the ensuing year.
Pressdtat-Edward G. Dslavan.
Vice Pres,deats-Hor r. ii. Walworth, Saratoga coun
ty; Dr, John Miller, Cortland; Laban Haskins Esq
Cayuga; Gen. John j. Knox Oneida; II. N. Havens ESQ
New York; j. D. Lawyer, Chenango jesse Ketchum
Erie Charles Bartlett, Dutchess
Executive Comp,itee-B. p Stats NJ. D, C. r. VII
lame, I. N, wyckoG ID, L. A. Durant ESQ, VIM
McEroy, Esq, VIM. G. Boardman, E.q w. H. Prrleigh
Esa., Albany Hermon Camp, Esq, Tompkins county,
7reasurrr-Hen. Erastus Corning. Albany.
Auditor-Archibald Campbell, Esq, do.
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TOUCHING IECrDENr.-Immedately after the a.
rival of the New York steamer on Saturday morn
ing an old woman, enveloped In o thick blue cloak,
waa seen hobbling from the steamers deck to thu
wharf, where she quietly took Q seat on some COT
ton bales and remained until most Of the passsn-
gers had disappeared up town. She ct length Al
tracted the attention OF of the bystanders -
her piteous tale. She came originally from Ireland
TO Canada where abe settled in one Of the interior
towns, an was living there in abject povery, when
she written to by her SON, who is 10 the United
States service in this city, to come ont to him. Win
five dollars which he sent her, and by tho sale u
her bed clothes, che was enabled to reach Charles
ton, but destitute of everything to support
life, and with no knowledge Of her long lost soma
whereabouts. A reference TO her letter quickly
discovered his abode little subscription was set
on foot, headed BY generous sailor, and the spec
tators soon had the pleasure OF seeing her on her
way to the United States Arsenal.-Ch0vfesfoR
Standard.
MURDER I'M KRNTrcKy.-On Sunday, the 11th
nst.. AT Ridges near Danville KY, two young men,
James Harlan and Thomas Pittman, Jr., got into .
trifipg dispute, which ended with the latter being
shot by TIE former. Immediately after being shot,
Pittman mounted his horse and rode him (severa
miIes) at desperate rate. It is said he fell from
his horse several times before reaching homo. His
ride doubtless aggravated the wound, but bis At
tending physician expresses the opinion that =
would, even under the most favorable circumstances,
have terminated fatally, which 1t did on Tuesday.
The examining court held Harlan for murder In tho
frs, aeorees 10th parties belong to large ana TO
gpectabie famiieA
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MEDICAL COLLEGE

IN Washington.-The Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March.
Thomas Miller, M. D., Professor of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM p. Johnson, M. D., Professor of Obstet
rcs and Diseases of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D.. Professor of Materia Med
ica Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, NJ D., Professor of the Prin-
ciples and Practice of Surgery
Grafton Tyler, NJ D., Professor of Pathology
and Practice OF Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. D., Professor of Mcros-
copal and Pathological Anatomy. s..
Lewis H. Steiner, M D., Professor of Chemis-
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De-
monstrator. 1"
The facilities for the prosecution of practical
anatomy are ample.
Like most similar institutions in Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures are given,
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof.
The extensive additions TO the buildings since
east session, for the accommodation of the
X, will greatly extend the usefulness of the
medical and surgical clinic. &A
The entire expense for full course of lee
lures is..... $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstration. 10
Manufacturing fee payable only once). ....... 5
Graduating expenses. ...................... %
Admission 10 the Medical and Surgical Clinic
tough the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
Dean Of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner of F and 14th sts
Sep 21-tf
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- Nv. RRoWNING. Merchant Tailor,

II
II under the United States Hotel, having en-.
larged and improved his store, would now rcspcct-
fully call the attention of citizens, and strangers
visiting Washington TO his wel-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings, of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market. A
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase Of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him 10 offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock of goods
such as will defy competition for their beauty
style, and cheapness,
All he asks 10 q call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. suit Of q othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Ready-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment Of ready
made clothing, Of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such a. overcoats in
various styles, frock and dress coats, and also
pants and vests, which will DO sold al much less
price than work made TO order.
N. B. Sole agent for SCOTS report of Fashions
for the District.
Oct. 15--6m. (m)
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Gnnratioaal.
UNIVERSITY OFvIRGINIA.-The next

4 Vt uC uCxt
~ session OF this institution will open the LIST OF
October and close the Goth of June following.
The university embraces the following schools,
viz I, ancient languages; ?, modern languages;
3, mathematics; 4, natural philosophy, mineraogy,
and geology; 5, chemistry; 6, medicine; 7, COM
paratve anatomy, physiology, and surgery; s, mo-
raj philosophy, rhetoric, and bellies lettres, and po-
Ideal economy; Q, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorship of anatomy. The schools of an
cent languages, modern languages, and maihe-
mates, have each assistant instructor; and in
the school of law there is an adjunct professor
The expenses, mot including clothing, books, or
pocket-moneyD are as follows:
Tuition fee, say three schools, at SOS each. SIS 90
Boarding, including diet, room-furniture,
and attendance of servant, payable in
three ins,aments in advance ....... 100 90
Room rent, two occupying a room, s.
each ................. %
tRents without the precints something
more
Naturalization fee, SIS; contingent depo-
SIT, SlU 20 w
Washing, say $40; fuel and light, say $50 30 90
S25s 90
Students of medicine charged with four
tickets, al S25 EACH and dissecting fee OF So.
The fee in the immediate class OF law is 500; in
senior class, SO.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sep 21-tf Chairman of tho Faculty.
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NIEW GOODS. BargaIns for CASH!

NEW GOODS! Bargains for CASH!
In EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTIONS
Free EzAibition Of the most splendid assortment
Of fall patterns, 1.-THE Metropolitan Paper Hanging
and Upholstery Wayerooms, No. S, Washington
Place, east side of 7th street, doors south Of E
street. would most respectfully inform the cit
zens of Washington, Georgetown and vicinity,
that have just received from the manufacturers
splendid assortment Of Paper Hangings, of the
richest designs and best finish, embracing all va
rieties and kinds-viz: Gold, Silver Velvet Satin
and Unglazed Papers, at all prices, from 10 cents
TO SO SO cents per piece. Borders Of the richest
patterns ranging in price from 12i cents to So so
for nine yards. Window Shades from 37l cents
to 81, and upwards, according TO quality.
Paper hung by the best workmen. All work
warranted to give satisfaction. Designs for halls
and vestibules are kept on exhibition. Statuary
and ornamental work done in an artistic manner
Churches and halls papered and decorated after
the Partisan and New York styles.
Upholstery work done in the best manner, and
at short notice, by skilful workmen.
Particular attention is calledto my IS cent Satin
Papers. My assortment is unrivalled by any other
in this city. No trouble to show goods. A call is
respectfully solicited. Doors open Till o'clock in
the evening. JOSEPH T. X. PLANT.
Sep 24-3meod (m)
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4 GENCY AT wAsHINGToN.--To

IN Claimants.-FRANCIS A.. DICKINS con-
tnues TO undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government,
including commissioners under treaties and the
various public o6ices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the conir-
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
Of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession Of the United
States; invalid revolutionary, navy, widows, and
halfpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back nav,
&c. of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia, as the United States
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct Of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress orthe public Of
fices which may require aid of an agent or ator-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount Of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. F. A. Dickins is known to most ofthese who
have been in Congress within the last few wears,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His Office is on Fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 26-1yd (m) 0.gs..