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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-25
PRAYER and Fasting ON FRIDAY.

The pastors and church officers OF the different
evangelical churches of the city Of Newark, N. j.,
met in the lecture room of the Central Methodist
Episcopal Church on the I'D instant, agreeably to
arrangements previously made, to consider arrange
ments for holding day of fasting and prayer upon
the crisis in the affairs Of country. Rev. George
G. Lucas WAS called to the chair, and Rev. +. A. Os-
borne appointed Secretary. The meeting was open
cd with prayer by the Rev. j. Few Smith. The dis
cussions we're harmonious and deeply interesting
The following preamble and resolution from Hon. j.
G. Hornblower and Rev. DR.. Abeel, were unanimoU
ly adopted -
In view If the present agiatad state OF the public
mind il is highly proper for all Christians to upplcae
II Throne of Grace that God would give wisdom to
legislators TO conceive and adopt those measures which
slau preserve national honor, Ierpetuae peace,
and prevent the extension OF the evils Of saveryThere
fore,
Resolved, That this meeting invite all the members OF
the several evangelical denominations to unite with
in observing friday, Goth instant day OF private
fasting ana prayer TO God, that the evils and dangers
may be ayertod and the extension Of slavery prevented
and in holding Union Prayer Meeting in the evening,
at place 10 be designated hereafter Of which notice viii
be duly given.
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United States District Court.
Before Hon. Judge Ipgersoll.

Ieiore hon. JUDGE lneersou.
CHARGE OF REVOLT ON BOARD THE SHIP CAL
HoUN-THE UNITED STATES VS.. JOHN D0HERTY
AND SEVEN OTHERS.
Mr.. b. +. Cunning opened the for the prosecu-
ton, and then called Daniel II. Trucman, who deposed
that he has been shipmaser over twenty years has
principally sailed from New York had command Of the
ship Calhoun for two voyages; she first class
sci between this and Liverpool the prisoners joined
Calhoun in Liverpool in February last part of the
crew for the trip to New York they the trip
sailed from Liverpool the ed Of February last the
Calhoun American ship; fifty
three all told there thirty eight forty able
bodied ordinary seaen cargo consisted Of iron dry
10 Spodord Teston Co.; after leaving Liverpool the
steward to and asked me what the were to
get witness detailed the provisions which consisted of
pork beet, molasses bread, rice, &c after lew days
heard that the provisions we're being used very fast
and l gave directions to have two pounds of meat
weighed out daily to each man; on the 18th, 18th and
l4b March experienced very heavy weather. the ship
pitched about and the stores were knocked about some
of the coffee strewn about and desired to have it
washed; few days after standing on deck, and
saw five of the men near me-Tomp kins Fowle Kelly,
Doherty and others Tompkns asked me to ste the COT
fee, said it SALT did not taste told them If it
salt they could have tea said our stores we're the
very best they said they had not enough to eat told
them there two pounds Of meat allowed daily to
each of them; these five refused to work; they
had bread in the orecase to which they had access
next morning they refused 90 to work. they did not
obey when ordered them to work they continued
for forty eight hours to dobey orders the 18th Of
March, three others refused to work. and they continued
to refuse until the next day. and had to submit to their
terms in ORDER to the safety OF the ship and
sengers without those who revolted had not
enough Of hands to work the ship; Of the boys who
did work beaten by Of the others; after they
did go to work their conduct very insubordinate
during bosterous weather; the insubordina,on con-
tinued to the end of the VOYAGE the had much
beef and pork have ever known to be served out,
and they hat more of other provisions than generally
allowed; the ordered the meat to be weighed
out was to guard against its being used improvdenty
arriving here articles Of defence found ecreted
the orecase they iron Delaying pins and wooden
blocks slung in strings; this sheath knife (produced)
was taken from of them after he was arrested.
Other witnesses examined to the same effect The
was that the prisoners Only refused to do work
whilst they kept upon short provisions and that as
sosn as their ratons increased to the
amount they went to work The prisoners all found
guilty. and sentenced to two years imprisonment, with
hard labor in the penitentiary
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Superior Court-Part III.

Before Hon. Judge Sosson and q jury.
MAY ?4-Honndh Sinmords t al ~. Philip s. Tdi
Rensselder Jury brought in verdict this morning
for the plaintiffs snd assessed their at $780, be-
sides the costs of the suit.
I'VE requested to correct Yesterdays report far
that The plaintiffs said to Mr. Stewart that they
would not object to the additional rent provided the
laundry could be removed and that Mrs Sinmonds said
that IL could not be removed the plaintiffs would not
stay in Il If il were made present to them
Ddttd Ccnsrere, ~ John O. hing, has guardian, rs.
Charles A. Morgan and d. lee Smith This action
against the defendants for injuries alleged to have
sustained by the plaintiff ian infant about two years OF
age) the 18th day Of July, 1853 under the following
circumstances:-The defendants the Of
tenement house the northeast Of Sixth
and Thirty first street. this city aud the plaintiff to-
Gether with his parents resided in that building and
the 6ay in question, while Mr. James NJ Congrevc and
his little (the plaintn) standing the vault
in front OF the house. Of the flag stones gave way
which they were standing, and lrecipitaed then both
into the vault below distance OF seven or eight
crushed in terrible manner resulting in
putsi Of the limb and gripping him for life The
little sufferer brought into court by lis parents and
the loss Of his leg and extreme youth caused little
sensation among the audience, and jury tx Judge
Idmonds and Messrs Morrison and Brown appeared
behalf OF the plaintiff and alleged that the accident and
loss of limb the results OF negligence and careless
ness the part Of the defendants for which they
liable was also commended that the flag soue which
broke and let them through into the vault was Of
sufficient strength and thickness the purposes which
II was used for. Damages were laid at S25 GOO.
FOR the Geience, II was contende1 By Mr.. Edward
Sanford that the tenants were in possession Of the
premises under lease by the covenants and terms Of
which they were bound TO keep tie place in repar and
thai the defendants not bound to make repairs
without being previously notified The Gaze stands al
jouIned.
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FINANCIAL AND CoMMEaCIAL.
n ON & " KT.Y.

WrDNEsDAY, May 2i-0 ?. NJ
There was material chan &c in the stock market TO-
day. At the first board there was about the usual
amount Of transactions the usual terms "a TO time
and a. about Tho usual prices Erie Income Bonds I'D.
yanced = per cent Illinois Central Bonds Il; stoning
ton Railroad |; Hudson Railroad r. Erie Railroad de-
cned Il per cent; Harlem, =; Michigan Central Rail
road, a. Cumberland Coal closed az z per cent lower
than The ruling prices yesterday mornings and inc sales
were very heavy and all but hundred shares on
time, principally buyers option The advance was too
rapid TO be sustained for speculative rfse The
way this fancy stock has managed Is fair iustra
ton OF the science OF stock speculation parcel Of
operators get together aud make up what Is called line
OF purchase BY canvassng the market pretty thorough
" they find out how much stock Is held at high Iriccs
and how much at lower prices how much certain par.
tics can afford to hold, and how much stock there il
secat Al these important matters being arranged to
their satisfaction more or less they proceed 70 action
and the wires begin to work. Reports suddenly become
current that dividend win be paid the next six months
out OF the net earnings. There IL never any doubt
about this The money is always in hand TO do t. and
surplus besides These statements frequently attract
attention, and sometimes purchases made by out
siders upon firm belief in their truth This helms
along the movement and relieves the puers OF 80
much stock An imitation sometimes follows such opera
tions and for time every thing works well The la
proNteht an prices Is apparently real am for the pur
pose Of keeping the market active tie clique purchase
largely az 'heir own advance. After time prices be-
come sufficiently inflated to induce many outside hooys
torease AMI the supply Of stock becomes too large
easily managed Notwithstanding this difficulty, the
market must not be suffered 10 lag or prices 70 way
ana the purchases Of the combination continue. The
TACT soon appears that they have got large portion Of
the capital stock, without any demand in the market.
TO let Irces down suddenly would produce panic and
bring out perfect dcuge Of stock to carry such i'm
mense burden involves mort runors sacrifices, and the
only alternative is TO let the market down easily and
as gradually as possible, his is q very difficult
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Mectiag In Quebec to Congratulate Lord
Elgiu.

n me- 'ung was ned IN quebec on Tie 18th inst., to
congratulate Lori Elgin on his return to Canada
and to e.press sympathy with England in the war
with Russia. The following resolutions were passed
af'er considerable discussion. in which it was con-
tended by OF tie speakers thai Il was not pro-
per TO congratulate Lord Elgin hs return, IL be-
ing customary TO cslfer such honor only upon the
advent OF new Gpyenor:---
Resolved, That the citizens Of Quebec 20 Congratulate
is Exc ency the E9r Of Tqn and Kincbrdne his re-
tnfn TO this city aud that they avail themselves of
NJ an opportunity of expressing their feelings OF loyalty
70 ioe per- on 81 or most gracious mGesy and q their
9onieence in the LIBERAL policy OF the nstsions Of
EeeoNed That his ExooBepcy the Governor be
requestcd to Ssure her Majesty The Queen Of our feaurs
~ ioyAty ene attachlent to her throne and that TIE
sniaenf merchants, ard traders OF this civ Hi Wow
Wnb satsfsctlon any MEASURE which will enable her Ma.
Je 10 employ al The available forces Of the empire In
br1fing 50 great calaenty a state OF wpr 10 q
speedy, a Ju.t, and IN honorable teIsnination
Ho.Fed That the great vhiol is about 70 deyas-
tate The civilized countries q Europe in which apsds
% priien Of the British emgire nec6ssar Gnds her.
self involved exeitea the yth lies sympat los OF this com
muniiy, and that We have heard vita extreme aatisfl
ton OF the close alliance effected between England ard
rance, the two great nations "a Europe with whose re
sin US history and ultimate destiny Canada msst always
e ceep interest, and that anger the very best re-
,us from the above alliance, both with regard 10 the
of the present war well az TO the 70 estssh
uept Of reacs ppon Q solid and permanent bssis
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CITY TRADE REPORT,

-, WKnNEipATjS May 2s-8P M.
700 !, lou pois' were SOFA at % ior pots ana
F'p, pr,I prr ~ iDs .. =; ... ,.,p,,
J.; -; ~, was Iu oe,'c = o nenand ana ngner
~ % ~ &c ua sues a ,e"cnaa S'aoo dds ordinary
a,ss 80 ana ~ E, nn a.
e. 10. ana . zoo IN S,ho -,o >, JUS Iaa'aI ~
nour and corn meal remained as last notieed. Whsst
gopa me comprised 700
dian co. in bond ri So o. 600 inferior cnncs 20 do
AZ 80. md zoo ,riro 10 rea az 80 cnn,a oco hshi
20 hrronaht 81 ~ an.at 81 e. ~ t IT, sI1
ye "r1ugS. - anDat ana 81 10 as,verea por
ga hnoran. M d;a aoo,; h.s 90 ,s"o
Insbais ~ a. co. a. rp,aS "a. = 90 e. $500
western zoe 5sc FOR round allow and rsS for
eo,the1n 40 80 arbssLI iou'u !'"o"' anu 'oe* AoA
so rdr,1. 40, Ier onsheL
al iI-o5 40 r Ms n.avy anu saies were i'ght,
10 Roo 10 s T ~ a1 ~ IVY 90, Lasuayra,
esieo h'ac end 200 do strictly prime white at lee
= a. Sac, r,o
e p'a, Ne' "'s steauy to.nayi anu the sales
cpiaee1 wv baics ior export 5oo DO for home use,
ana III 90. on specuist'on Total Less bales
ddan-Iry Goa we're IN moderate demand NJ 80 u
naI m pe oSn o ,,nh e ruea gaes ana nom
Gs IVY u9Ssa snosed herring ie'cned o2ac.
oor loi sealed thu &C, a olc Tor NO. l. per box.
hete was no chh nRe ~ moment 10 notice,
WIZ .he.e Nss a.r amount oheri"9 ior Liverpool n-
e e1o apou. soo pashe's CORN IN s9ps bags ~ az
~ oLs h9us, ~ zs ana 4oo Soo bales Of compressed
cotton, az 40 70 London, 1900 bushels wheat were
engaged az 80 IN beik. TO tavre cotton and bone
change. To California, clippers advanced in loading
continued 70 get Soc per foot vessel was chartered
TO load at Quebec with deals for London at 81 l5d Tho
go IN London 70 Auslraia ~ ABOUT A,oo0, ana thenl
baek 10 bonnay from theIe 70 fiong kong, and them
70 LONDON, ~ ABOUT tl4,ooo, making about 1230o0i
inc ehlfe voyage:
=, NI'-saes OF ooo boxes punch rastns were male
sIt.ts aFE -
~ was tatame ana hrrn AZ Toe soc Tor shipmen
ara 81 = - oo@, lor ioeoi use, per iVo IDS
lAThs-Easiern we're plenty aud heavy at 81 S7hps-
th9nfand'
lLDt-fhc mafLet was quiet but hrm Spanish was
Al 6!ae' ana 1eiman refined at o9ac &c, asked
ihE-hoehland was scarce, quiet and altogether no.
mnal ~ IIiec,
noiAfshs--Nt nctlcea sales o. az hhds cliyei were
mace a. &c ~ hbis New orleans nj zoe: 90 hhds
iofto Kico ~ &c ana 20 90 ouhh mu.covado at &c,
with lB2 hhds. A6ar syrup, Tor rchalng AZ 21c. per
gAIon. .
ois-No changQ o. moment occurred IN Whsie, sperm
or owe saie were reported q IV'gVe Ralons naeed
~ lois stioc o V-o' Gaioh' anu 1ooo gallons nri
o. ptNalc ctr. -, ma,
lhevl,i s eieu niue me day business
- Iii nj. sa, ~ c,at " N I ~ soI prins,
aees a. r. : 81 ~ bS,ns Ia ~ 80 VI soo PACK
Jsrs - n kbo,t goh hlls ss - a. 49,, W , ,s
al eac a5Sc rer To- Ee@f was naai,ersa ~ mn,e
rnerts comprired EN- btIs al fou to- we had ~
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Our KI,zabethtown Correspondence.

ELIZABETHTowN N. D., May 23, 1854.
Charge of VJs Murder in Ne,c Jrsey-Co ronar's
Inquest and Acquittal Of the Husband.
Madame rumor caused quite an excitement in this
place yesterday.
Mrs. Elizabeth McCabe, an Irish woman died sud-
denly, and it was said that che had been brutally
beaten by her husband, which was the cause of her
death. Coroner j. @. Stearns summoned jury to
view the body. They met at the court house at
o'clock last evening, when the Coroner proceeded to
examine the witnesses
From the evidence, it appears that Barney Nc
Cabe, who is the husband of the deceased, is man
Of very incorporate habits, and when under the in
huenee of liquor, of very quarresome disposition.
He was drunk on Sunday afternoon and got into a
quarrel with another man. His wife seeing this, at
tempted to interfere and in doing SO she hurt her.
self. She was far advanced in pregnancy, and the
treatment she received brought on premature labor,
when she was seized with commissions, which lasted
until she died. One of the witnesses testified to
hearing loud noises and frequent quarrelng be-
tween the deceased and her husband.
Another witness was examined, whose name was
Martin Come. He had knewn the deceased for
ed her well. On Sunday he saw her push him into
the house. Believed he was in liquor; drank him
self sometimes usually drank cider spirits she
told him that she hurt herself.
during MS examination, ne was frequently queS-
toned by of the jury for the purpose Of ascer-
tanning how much liquor was drank in the house on
Sunday, but he told his story in such disointed
manner that it was impossible to ascertain one intel
ligible sentence.
There was no direct evidence given that would
warrant any one in believing that actual violence
had taken place. The deceased declared that she
had not been struck. She continued in commissions
from O'Clock on Sunday until yesterday, when she
died. A post mortem examination was made by
Dls. Crane, Hedges, and Nudge. They stated that
they had found no external marks Of violence; had
examined the brain and found nothing abnormal,
except serious eusion in the cavities Of the lateral
ventricles which was without doubt, the result of
puerperal commissions.
The jury retired at late hour, under charge
from the Coroner and returned about midnight
with verdict that deceased came to her death from
natural causes. A.
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United States Commissioners Court.
Before John W. Nelson, Esq.


The United States Us. lsdsah w. Grant and fire
oters-Eeend ants color men, and formed part Of
the Of the American ship Columbia cd by
Augustus Proai Upon the examination, Mr. Ridgway
appeared for the United States, and Mr. Geo. NJ Robin
SON for the defence. The testimony showed that the
insf beat to windward, and at midnight the 18th,
only seventy miles from Sandy Hook AT this time
it looked squally and the Captain desiring to take in
some sail ordered the deck. Defendants all
fused come out of he forecase saying there not
q sufciency of Capt. Pr0al, however, testified
that he had two than his usual complement on
board In order to make two full gangs to cotton
were bound. Complaint was also made that they had
not had their supper This did not appear to be the
the evidence Of the Captain and chief mate They
continued off duty until yesterday morning, when the
master obliged to put back into port, having failed
in all his endeavors to persuade the men to return to
nation would cost in detention Of ship plotage steam
beat hire crew, &c., near ST. o0 Defendants were
all fully committed
CHARGE OF sTABBING ON THE HIGH SEAS
The United States James Alien, stetcdrd Of The packet
ship West Point-The evidence adduced by Mr.. Ridgway
for the government the hearing OF this case showed
that the sth instant at sea- between six and
O'Clock in the morning. the steward, who had been I'M
well aud of duty for time, came into the galley
where the cook at work. when the latter commenced
telling Allen how we'll he had performed his duty
and Aliens during the sickness Of the latter. Allen
grumbled and complained about several things and
wanted to know why the cook not in the cabin at
tending the ableY He replied he could not be there and
in the galley also At this time the cook STOPPING
down to take something from the oven, and Allen picked
up carving knife and made two cuts at the cook which
cut his cap. The latter towards the door and stum
bled. Allen then stabbed the cook in the head Fully
committed.
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.CoEF1gNATIows BY THE SESATa.-George Hep
ner Of Iowa to be the agent for the 0oes Mssouras
PawEees and 0nlahas.
Ianue s. Houston, Of Alabama, to be receiver Of pub
lie monies at st. Stephens, Alabama, vice Jackson w.
Faith, removed
Charles r. Taylor Of Michigan, to be register for the
sheboygas district In Michigan.
Hiram A. Rood OF Michigan, to be receiver Of public
monies for Gie Sheboygan land district in Michigan.
John r. Emmett Of Missouri to be register FOR Root
river land district In Minnesota Ts,ritory
John II. McKfpny, Of Iowa, 10 be receiver Of public
monies for the Root river land district Ia Minnesota Ter
iitcry.
hareus T. Clds, Of Minnesota TO be register for the
Minneapolis land district in Minnesota Territory.
hoswelP. Russell, OF Minnesota Territory to be re.
MSnesots Territory.
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supplies and the anxiety of to close these out
uciPate some further considerable Reductions In pricA
buying only, in common parance from hand TO moutl
Hence we have no occasion for extended remarks upq
the business at present, beyond what is given, IN
special manner, underneath.
Brown sheetiDgs and shirtings are generally pentier
but rather sparngy sought after are on the de-.
cline We notice little activity in the leading makes OF
beached sbeetngs and shirtings at quotations.
Other kinds are Gull and snguid Denims briskly
inquired or at buoyant rates. Drills are moderately
dealt in at unchanged figures Desirable styles Of duck
sell quickly fun prices Gnghams are In fair demand,
and Arm Lawns are rather inactive, but without
further variation value 0snaburgs are not 40 freely
purchased while they appear in heavier stock and rather
easier in price Printing cloths are without animation
or frmness. Prints in pretty good request at Old
quotations Stripes and ticks are quiet ana languid
weaprend comparative statement Of the shipments
hen cotton goods during five months to date Of
y.dA.
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SuperIor Court.

Before Hon. Judge BOswOrth.
MAY 24.--7he Farmers and Mechanics Bank Of Kent
County, EaTyloRd, against the Butchers and Dropers
Bank.-This suit to recover s6,o0o the amount of
four certified checks drawn the defendants by julius
A c. Green For defence II alleged that tho dcfen
cant. Teller not authorized to certify the check
and that he did it Green's promise TO return them
without presenting them for payment Green however,
them the plaintiffs in payment Of shares Of their
Stock for other bank purposes After holding them
for year, the plaintiffs demanded payment and
refused. Verdict for the plaintiff, S6,522.
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TOTaI, FkVF., : IofW-U UioUV
The condition OF the woollen business is unmprovei
in all respects The stocks large and indifferent,
while the consumptye inquiry is not animated Hence
prices which have already deprecated considerably
turally favor buyers. Blankets duh and nominal
There Is but little doing in cassmees, which are in mo-
derate supply and heavy in value Clio neglected
by large purcf asers while being sparngy dealt in by
obbers at irregular quotations. depending TO great ex
tent whether the buye wishes to operate,
though in majority of the former Ia the urgent
party, and, by consequence, the losing Doeskns
are selling slowly at the OLD figures Flannels re-
main previously reported Jeans quiet and LAM
guild. Linseys taken in sma lots wanted Mt 18c.
2Oc Mousin Dc LANES without change. Fall work
is keeping faoturers fully employed. Sat'ets and
twees are moderately active but without frmness or
buoyancy.
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A. a. Ncoay's semi weekly auction sale Of stocks and
bonds will take place. usual to- Thursday at
half past twelve O'clock at the Merchants Exchange.
The warrants entered the books Of the Treasury De-
partment, at Washington Monday, the 22d instant,
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matter, and cannot be done without serious
loss. In nearly every cornering combination we
have been acquainted with, some Of the clique,
shsewd than others, have managed TO
slip out saddle their associates with their stock AZ
high prices We have known successful corner
when the fancy stocks of less magnitude than
at present, and feel pretty confident that such
movement cannot be carried out with favorable
suits now when fancy stocks represent millions Of capital
instead of hundreds Of thousands heretofore. We
sude to these things here, because n movement similar
to that described has recently been perfected by set Of
spectators the stock Of the Cumberland Coal Com
paDy It is not impossible but that outsiders may be
attracted by the fine stories told of receipts profits div
dends, &C. and be drawn in; but them at
the start that nothing less than of those
illusions, decisions, which so frequently appear in
Wall street Cumberland may be good card for time;
butt will prove dead weight in the hands Of those who
may be unfortunate enough to be Obliged to carry it, In
other stocks there has been change of consequence
either in position prices There indie of
any improvement, and the effort made to sustain the
market value Of stocks generally be very strong
and desperate one without great doubts Of its
throughout.
After the adjournment Of the Board the following sales
Of stocks made at auction, by A. H. Muller
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$1,000 Erie Con rs II S.
1000 N Y Cen RR BIDS IS
2o00 N J Central BIS 9s
5000 Ill Cen RR BIDS. Il
+, 16 shs Blk State NY. 10;
10 Del & Hud chi Co III
GO Park Vein CT Co.