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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-19
ELECTION Rrors m NEW OaYp.xs-Dur;n.

ELECTION RIors IN NEW ORLEANs.--During the
election for Aldermen in New Orleans the sth nst
which enacted during the previous test will
be seen by the following which we copy from the Da
There good deal Of excitement at some of the
rols in the evening" especially at the Third precinct
where pistols were fired Unfortunately into the crowd
from the third story windows of surrounding houses
where the armed assailants had themselves
and although rumor rife with her thousand tongues
spreading far and near alarming tales of boodshed and
mnrder when we came to inquire closely into the ia
found that nobody had been killed at least nobody
had seen any one killed. though two three were
slightly wounded. 1t seems strange, too that no
was killed, for there twenty or thirty shots
discharged during this melee as the shots were
happened to be on the spot accompanied by two or
the OF the policemen, entered the building and took
prisoners several armed men whom they found there
About the same time few shots discharged from
coffee house at the corner Of Tchoupoulas and St. Jo-
seph streets, near the polls. demonstration was
towards the house by portion Of the crowd; but
the had the good to close up his DOORS and
keep them closed until evening Considerable disorder
continued TO prevail at the polls until they closed
ing large crowd visited the precinct for the purpose of
cheering and making ether demonstrations OF joy and
as they passed Mnrphy's house, pistol shot dis
CHARGE from the house into their ranks doing no niu
ny, however Enraged at this understand a charge
was made upon the house; some fifty hundred shots
dschGrged: the bar considerably injured
but no enc was killed or wounded
Two men were severely stabbed about eight o'clock
last night near the Third precinct polls and appears
they were mere spectators lookerson of the dis.
turbanccs. 1t generally happens that peiceaby dis
posed and innocent persons the first victims ia such
cases. A young man named Martin Mahon, who had
just arrived from New York and happened to be passing
along Tchouptoulas street. severely, but not
tally stabbed under the right arm the knife penetrating
towards the back. The wound Immediately dressed
by physician, and the young conveyed to the
hospital where Learn, he is doing well, and is in
fair to Tho other individual laborcr
named Michael Trachon who was standing on the corner
Of Tchoupitoulas and St Joseph streets taking part
in the proceedings: he received stab in the
neck This wound also dressed, the unfortunate
sent TO the hospital and also learn that he is
doing we'll These the only persons, far as we
have been able to ascertain that seriously injured
yesterday.
At the Seventh precint there we're couple of slight
" 6sticufs' in the morning. but nothing else occurred
10 the unusual tranquility and unexpected good
der that recned throughout the day ut this classic pre-
cnct which gave unlocked for majority to the
formers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-19
Mr.. Maxwels's Speech In Athens.
NEW YoRx, May is, 1854.

JAMES GoRDEy BENNETT, ESQ
DEAR SIR-My attention has been called to q letter pub
lisfed in your paper the 18th inst purporng to be
from your correspondent at Constannope. The writer
speaking of the grafton of Mr.. Hugh Maxwell delivered
at Athens, The grafton has given TO the American
and people the colorng of partsans TO this
Instruction OF the Greeks against the Ottoman Porte"
have read copies OF the grafton In French and Eng
lish, and there Is not sentence In Il 70 jnstify the
charges Of your correspondent against Mr. Maxwell or
the iiliberal comments which he has made Either the
writer has the orstion and has been imposed
upon by some enemy Of Mr.. NJ or he has Intentionally
misrepIesented that gentleman.
herewith send you tho PdnheIenum, published at
Athens in which you win 6nd copy OF the oration or
you may read the translation published IA the Erentn9
Post In proof of what have stated. / wish yos would
publish the Grafton that readers may know how in
cor ect and unjust the charges and comments Of
correspondent.
1hc wrirar has stated fact what l. not true, and
then rrccees comment his invention intend
ing 10 create unfavorabc impression to hc MOTIVE
objects and sentiments OF Mr.. Maxwell. EverJ person
who has read the Grafton in question: must discover at
once that the charge made by the lctter writer ia not
true. All discreet who have not read Mt Maxwclls
Grafton In common fairness and Justice wiz suspend
their opinion till they HAYS. Your obt se-v't,
WM " MAXWELL.
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AN INp1AxA sronN.-The postmaster Al Bryants.

An INDIANA SToRN.-The Postmaster at Bryants-
VILE Ind writes 10 the editor of the Bedford Standard:
The vicinity Of Beaver creek visited with dread
ful hurricane Wednesday 1t destroyed amount
Of property tore up orchards carried away houses
and stalls, tore down fences and crippled and killed
several persons The fact IS there is telling the
amount Of damage done Friend Shpman out south here
about i've miles, am told had his house blown off
and himself and wife barely escaped By catching to
gra re vine and holding on
in Orange county the storm particularly destruc
tive The Gospor Chronotype learned from passen-
gers who had Just returned from Mt Pleasant that the
road for miles blocked up by fallen timber TO be
impa for the stage The ruins OF four Eve houses
which had been blown down unroofed and shattered
by the storm we're visible from that read One young
woman killed and many persons II is said, bad
" injured. Beds clothing household furniture, &c,
widely strewn in the general wreck and to the APP
pang errors of the wild tempest heavy fall Of hail OF
extraordinary size, was added.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-19

The ATLANTIC SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH. On
Tuesday evening last the associates Of the New YORK,
Newfoundland and London Electric Tegraph Conn auy,
entertained party, consisting Of several members OF
this community, who had taken earnes. interest in
the Advancement OF the great undertaking in which the
company have embarked. The entertainment was well
provided and the evening passed most Plea sanity
particulars Of which shall ondeavor to give in
next member. We avail ourselves. however, Of the
present opportunity TO state that in the Of his
observations the gentleman presiding the festive
scene remarked that their steamer Victoria would pro-
bal ly arrive here In the of day two bringing
agent Of f. X Collins Co.. to ascertain II the harbor
Of - Johns Is safe and accessible place for steamers
and that the report should prove satisfactory four Of
Tie Collins line Of steamers, Of 1000 tons each would
visit this port weekly the telegraph sh, be
~ oleIaton, which will, most probably be in Octohcl
next ST Johns (N. ~ Post, april 20.
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We have st. John, N b, papers to the ieth inst The
Neu BrUnsccAcr says -
q" appears now certain that eonventon OF de,s~.tss
Colonies for the purpose Of deciding upon the ter Of
treaty between Great Britain and the United stoias
relative to the fisheries and reciprocity We learn a}
the pr has been drawn up by the British Minister It
Washington a the American Secretary OF State for the
final settlement Of these questions but that the imperial
government viii not act without first ulting the colo
MES interested Accordingly two delegates to be sent
from Canada, New Brunswick Nova Scotia Prince Ed.
meet and decide upon the proposed treaty is
said that the Hon Ross and Col Tache will represent
Canada; the Hon Messrs Chandler and Hazen go from
this Province and the Hon Messrs Young and johnson
will appear on behalf of Nova Scotia. "
The Ners learns that Mr. Black, Of Rhode Island has
contracted with the contractors 10 build forty five miles
of railroad from Shediac towards st. John and that
will bring his staff and laborers from the United
States, TO commence operations forthwith.
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The MesillA Valley.
TO THE EDITOR OF TIE HrRA1.

TO THE EDITOR OF TkE HERALD.
In your paper of the 18th Of May. there il letter
from Fl Paso stating that the person said to be in the
employment Of the Pacific Railroad Comi,nv had az
pored Lake Guzman, which figures in the ,atv and Of
which very little known. He reports gooNemieraut
route being several hundred miles thaAthe old
route travelled
In the spring Of 1852, . party sent by Msor
Emory. composed of G. C. Gardner, Dr.. Bglow N,
Wright and others, assistants the Boundary Conms
SION who explored Lake Guzman and determined itsDo
sition economically and the information collected ks
been in the hands of the government year, and Va
before the Senate during the discussion of the Gadsde
treaty.
1t to be hoped for the sake Of the company that
route such that referred to viii be adopted but that
attention will be turned in direction where nature has
not opposed such impedments the Of mountains
by which the explorer will find himself surrounded in
pursuing the route mentioned by your correspondent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-19

CANAL BUSINESS AT West TRoY.-The amount
Of tolls received the collectors Office West Troy, du
rirg the second week in May, &2O6 Al less than in
fhe Same period last year--ths year s,i21 To- last
year ss327 81 The total amount in pounds Of mer
amounts to re- 100 ;-on the Champlaa canal a. l3i-
ttal SO S6 pounds OF the property left at that point
ly both canals, there EOS bbis Of flour. 2.5s6
bush l. Of wheat S All bushels OF corn IL $50 bushels
barley, and IL 900 bushels Of oats.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-19

PLURALIsT.-The Troy Daily Budget, speaking
In reference TO the recent smash the Troy and
bush railway says:-Mr. French besides having these
pcrplexing and duties superintendent Of the
Troy Union Railroad at salary OF - 500 and the super
niendcnce ofthe construction OF railway in the South
ri salary Of sore - 900 or % 900 or more
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-19
Cuban Celebration.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOPEZ EXPEDITION.

ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOPEZ EXPEDITION.
TO TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
enclose invitation for the fourth anniversary Of
the landing Of the first Lberating Cuban Expedition
under command of General Lopez at Cardenas ON tho
10Th OF May 1850 to be held at the Apollo Rooms 41O
Broadway Friday evening" the 1qth instant after the
turning out Of the procession Several societies Of poll
teal refugees will Join the procession.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obd't. serv't.
NJ. T. T0LEN, p. G. d. A.
Nav IL 1884
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-19

AFFAIRS N SoNoRA.--Wc have intellirence from
Sonora TO the 18th Of February The peorle are repre-
sented being in most wreiched condition from fear
OF the peaches, who continue their depredaons and
outreges more than and are every day becoming
0oder the terrors Of the people increase entering
The towns and killing men, and children or car
rying them off prisoners without fear OF pursuit or
The ranches nearly all deserted Cattle and
horses running wild, and liable TO be driven OF by
any who will take the trouble An order has been issued
by the government prohibiting emigration TO California
and about ase hundred troops including one hundred at
Altar stationed along the frontier TO enforce the
cree. The tobacco monopoly which Gov Gandara asked
for military operations has been granted TO him and he
ha levied additional tax Of twenty ave per cent on
tobacco, for the same object.
Mr. Rsnes travelled far into the country and conyers.
ed freely with many of the chief men lie SAYS there is
United States Americans well received and treated
tentions towards Sonora they look upon him and his
no fears but win attack and kill the whole band when
they make their appearance.
Mr. Ranes left This city October 10Th, travelled hence
about nine hundred miles and returned With Eve hun
drec head Of cattle TO Warmers rancho The prices of
stock In consequence Of purchases for the California
market have advanced about loo per within year
Cattle arc now worth, in Mexican money, sis TO si6;
horses s35 so; mules $40 TO s5s sheep in the
country The discount American coin l. 10 per cont
This with the customs duties OF 22 per cent and the
fcrriage at the Colorado, increases the rst cost
than SO Ter eent.-Los Angeles Star March Is.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-19
ArExEo pExocRArrco cuBAso.

FL vernes 10 del correntc ceebra este Institute e
arto aniversaro del desembarco de u pmess espedcon
hberadora en- las payss de Cuba al mando de nuestro
nustre GENERAL Narciso lopez sc supca II asstencis
de " las 1-2 de IN tare de dcho dfa 81 salon
600 broadway para formar procession pasar dsspues
al salon de Apolo numero 410 Broadway donde pro-
nunciaran por varios oradores Cubanos Estrangsros
discursoe adecuados al ohjeto de Ia conmemoracion
Luz union ilbertad-Nueva York, Is de Mayo, 1884.
MIGUEL T. T0Ij0N, Prssdents.
ANDRES PoFy secretario
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The Toronto Globe learns that the battslons
Of the list Highland Infantry under Lieutenant Colonel
Stack now in garrison at Quebec Is actually under or
ders Tor England, and will embark the means
Of conveyance provided. A Quebec paper further
states that the 2eth Regiment, at Montreal viii
soon proceed 70 peymVaA,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-19
Canal Tolls.
From the Albany Argus, May III

FROM the Albany Argus May IL
We again enabled to record large weekly increase
in the receipts of tolls the State canals The tolls
during tbs second week Of May this year, exceed those
received during the same period last year by at least
Coo The first and second weeks Of this year show
the handsome increase of nearly the receipts
for the same period last year
In the absence Of complete returns for the week
this but assuming that the receipts at the Offices to
be heard from stand last year. the following is the
comparative result
1e54-For fourteen days.......,....... s240,S77 %
1s5S-For sixteen days. 1S5 OO2 81
The period embraced in the weeks of 1853 it will be
Observed covers two more days than the two weeks Of
canal weeks are divided The first week. commencing
this year the LIST of May embraces the period from
the lst to the h and the second week from the sh to
the 14th. The remainder of the month is divided into
two weeks whether the month has so 81 days. thus
giving an advantage in point of time to last yea
The increase shown by the returns from New York
and Buffalo is truly gratifying The figures for The two
1858 ......., IS 79s Ga
Increase. s15, $50 %
lSat-Buhalo two weeks. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SEQ, 627 90
1853 g. Observation-Disclosures. s., dS9 96
Increase So. oas 90
We are indebted to Mr. ataood The obligng and
capable assistant in the auditors Office for figures
and estimates
[From the Albany Argas, May ISL
The following statement from tie Auditors Office fully
min Of tie large weekly
Of canal tolls thus far this year. compared with 1852 and
1853
The received for tolls all the New York State
Canals during the second week Of navigation in May
Same period in 1853 fourth week in p
Increase in 1854 sle, 755 50
Tie aggregate received for tolls from the com
mencement Of navigation TO the 1ith MAY inclusive,
To the same Period in 1853 twenty five days. Il
Excess Of twenty-five days last year over four
zen Gays .nis; sllo2st 81
Canals in each of the following years. during the
second week of and the totals up the 18th
day of May inclusive
isssArI 20 SEQ ies % * So % sf7s Su Il
ls5e--Apr 20 .l1e41e % Is 35s,e2s Al l4is5 IA
1s5z-Slay l.1s3,l72 10 II 244S40 60 1882 30
Thee gratifying results. indicating as they do a
remarkable aggregate of to this year even over
those Of either of the two previous years.
These results obviously not 10 the taste, they
caIal clique for whom the free soil aud administration
AiospIattles That sheet has ye. had space in
clinston to alude to them.
CANAL TRADE At ArEaSy.
The following statement from Deputy Collector Corie
shows the comparative results up to the close Of the
cond week in May, this year and last, at the Albany
office
Number Of boats cleared in 1853, Is days..... ss5
q 9. 90 1854, IA . ......... 46Q
Tolls collected Up 10 the second week in May this year
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SAUT ST. MARrr CASAI--Thc Detroit ddputtssr
understands that. through Encouragement Of the
conductor Of this work, the tnbera lumber and othw
property upon the ground hays been se,xed By tina
shc5A,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-19

FATAL RESULT OF CASE OF HyDRoPHoBTA IN
PnnApKlrmA A few weeks since lad namei George
Riehl residing with his parents in Fourth street
George, y. l., bitten by rabid dog at a yard
where he was employed. He Immediately visited ply
sican who burned the bitten part with caustc, aud
without any other medical aid the wound healed I'M.
The lad continued at his work before the occurrence
until early on Monday morning, when he went 10 the
yard, but became sick at tho stomach and returned
home, apparently suffering great pain. The bite of the
dog required to the family and they supposed the boy
was afflicted with hydrophotia. Or. c. II. Taylor was
summoned and ms soon ss he observed the symptoms
was convinced the fears of the family well ground
ed. The usual remedies given the unfortunate
youth whose convulons and suferiugs terrible to
witness. At the sight sound OF water he would 20
into commissions. The youthful sufferer continued Ia
this dreadful condition until O'Clock this morning
when death put end to his agony For time be
fore bis death he would become ghtfuly convused at
times and although but fourteen years OF age II
CURED the united strength Of several to restrain
him. During his paroSysms he would give uterance 10
such cries " Don't drown me. = . Take away the
ter &c, which gave fearful evidence Of the operations
Of the disease. Philadelphid Bulletin, vcy17.
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MEETING or THE MERCHANTS IN THE Rx0HANon.
large meeting Of our principal merchants was Ae|
yesterday afternoon in the Merchants Exchange col
slider the measures proper to take toward rewsrdh|
Elisha n Fitch, the gallant commander Of the steam
Washington, for his merorous conduc. in rescuing N
officers and crew of the packet ship Winchester sunk
sea on her passage from Liverpool to Boston.
The meeting called to order by Walter r Jone|
who nominated p. Psrit chairman. Mr. Perit wd
elected with seclamaton and Mr. Arthur Leary was Al
II me following resolution offered by Richard Bel
ES4 snd unanimously adopted -
:. nsso,veo That the following gentlemen be requisite
easures they may deem expedient by which the graft
lu sympashies OF this commercial Community shall d
openly ana strongly expressed towards Can't Fitch III
ocers and aailors Of the steamer Wsshnrton and Or
said committee be authorized to add 10 fhsir
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-19

TERRITORY OF THE HUDSON BAY AND RUSSIAN
AMERICA We learn by Toronto journal that special
convention OF neutrality concluded some time
since az Stka chief town Of the Russian settlements in
America between the Russian Governor and Sir George
simpson, Governor Of the British possessions Of the
Hudson BAY Territory This convention has been made
TO avert the calamities that might In savage
between two adjacent countries Inhabited by
civilized people IL does not however insure their re-
spcctivc establishments against the military or naval
forces Of the two bcgcrent Powers II only binds them
to take no active part in the contest
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The following resolution Was then offered BY walter X
Jones, Esq:
Resolved That the committee be authorized to preseu
testimonials Of appreciation to Capt Ludlow of the shit
Monmouth, who took from the unnhabited island ?
Amsterdam, after much exposure, los persons, save
from the Engsh emgrant ship Meridian wrecked on he
passage from Great Britain to Australia also TO Cart
Foster of the Currtuck Capt Young, of the Drgo th
Captain OF the British bark Caroline and other conf
manders, officers and crews who have recently given rs
lief to the suffering passengers and crews Of ships los
at sea.
The above resolution adopted, when the Prcsden|
ington.
he was received With loud cheers but made no speech
apparently his emotions being too deep for words
gallant Captain crowded around him to shake him b
the hand.
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1hese are gratifying results indicating. as they do,
remarkable aggregate increase of tolls this year
those Of either Of the two previous years
These results are obviously not 10 the taste they
known TO be the Of the hopes OF the anti
caLal clique, for whom the free soil and administration
Aosprattes. That shee: has not yet had space in
clnafiar ia aliude IN them
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-11-23
WORCESTER DAILY SPY,
5toues, $1r.
THE METROPOLITAN.

A NEW AND SUPERIOR COOKING RANGE, man
ufactured and for SALE wholesale and retail by CHILS0N
RICHARDSON, & CO., 374 Bl-adway, New York; also
81 and 53 Blackstone street, Boston.
1t embraces all the modern Improvements, combining
beauty durability and economy in the of fuel with
perfect efficiency in operation The simplicity of its con-
struction, and the consequent facility with which it is
managed particularly commend to the attention of those
in want of first-class cooking range.
The fire chamber is materially different in form rom
that of any other range in present use being construct
ed that by spreading the coal large surface and
burning it in thin stratum, the heat is equazed under
all the boiler openings
The revolving CRATE supported by lever adjusted in
such that the rechamber can be instantaneous
" empted while the range is closed to prevent the
escape of dust ashes into the room,
The is of extra size with the ues arranged as
to in the highest possible degree equal amount
of radiation every side, being elevated and on level
with the top of the rechamber; the draft is entirely up
ward and natural The external plates lined with
composition which being nonconductOr OF heat gives ii
the advantages of brick
Under the oven is large and capacious Hot Closet ,
where is continually found mild and gentle heat, render
ing valuable service for warming dishes of food. 4
Being supplied with powerful waterback, the range
may be made to furnish without extra fire large amount
of hot water, at all times for bath other purposes.
Provision is also made for the attachment of hotar fix
lures by which, in addition to its culinary department.
subseTves an important purpose for warming dining
parlor either above adjacent to the apart
ment in which it is placed.
The Flues large and equally adapted for burning
Anthracite and Bitumnous Coal, Coke Wood. 1t re.
quires additional fixtures for the of either For those
purchasing for transportation to distance it offers pecu
liar advantages being complete in ITSELF and in respect
dependent on brck-work for any of its lues.
In points of finish, workmanship and general appear
ance, it will not suffer by contrast with any,
In respect to cost compares avoraby with either
of the Elevated Oven Ranges in market
mCh21 dawly