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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-06

SECOND AVENUE ASSESSMENT. -Of all the arts
Of the Board Of Assessors in this tax ridden
city, there probably has not been more fragrant
one in the way Of extor lioo, than that layiag az
assessment for opening and grading the Second
avenue. In the first pla,e, the amount repre-
sented TO have been paid for grading was about
two or three times larger than it should have
been. and the amount Of work performed was
only about one half as much as reported. The
Corporation appear not to have been satisfied
with even tbis, but have assessed for an 4 xgre-
ate expenditure nearly double that actually
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-06

Malls for Europe.

NEW YORK HERALp-EDTTION FOB EU1G?a.
me- Cupard Vnail steamship .sa, Captain Lett win
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xivsrpeol
The mails win close at hsH pas. twelve o'clock in the
afternoon.
she HEsxD, (printed in French and E&g ish) will be
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vsappers sixpence.
subscriptions and advertisements FOR any edition Of
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Ma oce during the previous week and TO the hour Of
rsohcston,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-06
Marine Anaars.

LAuxU.-Mr Geo. Steers viii lsuu,h 70 morrow morn
Ing, at half past nine O'Clock, from the loot OF Tenth
street, East avsr, the clipper ship Sunny Souh Of 75o
tons. h. Is built for Napier, Johnson Co., ana Is de-
urned for the China traae, command OF 0pta,z
Michael ortgory Her graceful outline and beautiful
proportions and the she Is the rst ship to be
launched blythe ceJebated builder Of the yacht Amen
ca, viii doubtless large witness her
sdven. into the water,
TEE STEAMSHIP GEoRcs Law c,rying the Califorpa and
Oregon mails, sailed yesterday afternoon for Aswan,
with large number of California passengers
VESSELS STRUCK ny LIGHTNING Tho brgs Tybee frons
Charleston, and the Carroll Kelly from Havana,
rived yesterday had resolved damage by being struck
with lightning on their passage rhs former lost her
naintopmast Ard head Of nmsst and the latter had
her foreopgaant mast and sails split. They
both struck by tho Huii of Hstseras the 9th,
the other on the goth ult.
QUICK RuN-The clipper ship Flying Chilaers, Of and
from Boston, at London, made the run to the Lands
End, coast Of Cornwall, in fourteen days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-06

eepts CT the first We might also state here that the
highest sum paid far Al gle ticket her concerts
wenty nve collars less tnso tine mt givso for the
gers psss shown their good jadrnsnt reducing tho
t'ce OF admission Tor besess II re asraIly ad
United that the well IA the arama must Az
keQd upon the miidle eIsssss for support.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-06
The New Law Courts for new York city.

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1t Ii Intended erect this building the site OF the
old City Courts in the City Halt park.
Numerous plans have been submitted by eminent ar
chtecs committee to select and report on the plans
has been minated By both Boards The committee
Of the Common Council have selected three designs
Their report VIII go before the full Board this afternoon
after which the subject will be taken up by the Board Of
Aldermen who have also dominated their committee,
which there are three builders William Tucker is chair
man, whose judgment and action much reliance Is
placed.
II does follow that any Of the plans selected by the
committee of the Common Council will be adopted
The fret, or 40 plan belongs particular style
or order or architecture; merely pain building, with
grotesaue window casiags and not respectable
in appearance The brown stone building In which the
courts held at present The court rooms are too
large and the Judges chambers &c, too small, with
but one small jury for each court There is but
one circular stairs to all the courts, &c. lit by dome
In itself dangerous and Insufficient besides aording no
ventilation to the different corridors and court rooms
No Is something similar in arrangement bat differ
ing in the style of windows having fiat roof, with the
entrance on the Broadway end which stands the
upright wall Of pedimen by way OF an architectural
ornament.
No. plan seems to be mixture OF both these a. re-
CARDS It's architectural style, but in arrangement falls
short of the amount Of accommodation required
Among the plans some magnificent designs, con-
venisnty arranged and ventilated scientific princi
pies, the same hospitals, and decidedly fine
specimens of classic architecture
OF course the fun Boards and the Adermens commit
tee viii investigate this matter, it would be derogato
~ TO the city have their Law courts worse speci
men Of architecture than the poor enterprising Irish
mans stores that do such credit to that locality, and
will stare this (what ought to be noble structure) in
the facethe architecture Of public buildings being
the most truthful record Of the knowledge refinement
.ste, and civilization of the age in which they we're
erected.
tits to he hoped, and will be expected, that our city
fathers viii not make appear ridiculous BY the sdop
ton of any design that viii not add gem to the archi-
lecture Of rising city, besides hesthy ventilation
through the different law courts, &c Why not adopt
the plan in New York which is adopted in other cities
that Of exhibiting all the plans for public observation
before the selection is made9 As the public has to pay
for these buildings they should not only be consulted but
satisfied and every architect should DO heard In expa-
nation Of his design in the presence Of his competitors,
before selection Is made, which would put stop to
much humbug and insure US good public buildings.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-06

Lind, sontag &c so. ........... %
few more seats were disposed Of In the gallery AZ
twenty Ave cents and atty cents EACH after which the
auctn was closed This, 70 believe, L. the last tnat
vii tate place Ia this ely. 1t could not 20 exPecce1
that The amount realized On premiums wvuiu eqna'
that Of he Arst and Il would, of course Their. fore,
b. wrong that the ntercs, OF ,he pnnc IN these
great arists has in any degree abated THIS was Also
Ire case vii Jenny Lind the procee 10 Of whose second
uc,ion exhibited considerable dininuton on the 70.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-06


STREET PREACHING RIors.-lt Is too bad
that the Sunday cannot pass over without
such infamous scenes as those we recorded
on Monday. If it is established that preachers
cannot harangue mobs at the B artery or the
Park without riots following a. q necessary
consequence, it becomes a matter Of serioss
inquiry whether steps should not be taken 70
curtail the natural liberty of The Angels Ga
b1iel until healthier tone pervades the public
mind. 1t would be painful confession Tor US
TO make in the metropolis Of the Union, that
we are obliged to suppress street preaching
because we harbor among us class or race
oiindiyiduals whose temper will not brook any
discussion Of their creed, and whose only ar
guments are stones, sticks, aud knives Nc
other city Of the size Of New York would sub
NIT TO such outrages Elsewhere, systematic
assaults upon liberty Of speech such as every
Sunday for the last three or four months has
witnessed here, would have created necessity
for an open organization Of the friends of con-
stitutionaI free ion, and the disturbers Of the
peace would have been taught memorable
Lesson. Men who cannot hear heir opinions
discussed by speakers Of q contrary faith with
DOT resorting to violence to answer him do
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-06

TnE CABINET ORGAN AND THE Know No
rHNGs-A recent number of the Washington
Union devotes four or Eve columns to the casti-
CATION Of the Know Nothings. 1t is doing its work
pretty well, for upon the ground which it has
taken, II is plain sailing. We are somewhat at
a loss, however, to understand the deep interest
which The Union betrays in the political for
tunes Of the Hon. Joseph r. Chandler, one of
the most active and influential wing members
Of Congress from Pennsy lvania. The Cabinet
organ thus reiterates its remarkable sympathy
for Mr.. Chandler
This time honored wbig--for nes,ly quarter of con
ury the :be editor OF the wing organ ia Phlsdep hic
mnent for his Virtues and his telsnts-estsenei by
friend and foe, and for four years distinguished
Ter o! ConEress--was named rs a candidate for e
election to Congress at the last meeting Of thu whty con
ference III Philadelphia and did not recevs single vote
Mir Chandler citizen Of the United states, WAS bon,
In New angiano and hts writings Ike his personal
ample cave exercised most sxlutary influence upon
large classes Of But he IA Ca tholc his party
frields-tloe whom he has served 90 long aui 40 cell
fearful OF offending the religious fanatics Ia Koop
Nothing conspiracy, have whistled him of, IS he had
and mSevolence like this should whole
community against It
This is very fine But Is this all that the cd
ministration people can do for Mr.. Chandler
Why not run him as their candidate, AMI thus
prove their faith by their works? We arc very
much afraid that all this liberality and iniigna
tion Of the Cabinet organ against the wings
may be simmered down to mere question OF
spoils. An outrage which ought to "arouse
the whole community against it," surely ought
to arouse The Cabinet.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-06

Scie AIRED ont, and FRO The other sile OF the
Atlantic be las very kelly advised his fieols
that be desire tshave Dosbing to e With Me-
bra Ia and he administration ia this falelscsao.
He BOT responsible in aoy way for the Nebrask.
III ii fo,ewarned fhe admiuistra ton If the
consequepce aud leav, the p rites ictere-ted
to fight it out among themselves. Ard So b.
tween this in e AMI tomorrow we my coult
pso8 the sbances Of soft she'll can Ii late for
governor from Syracuse, comparatively fresh
and I'M expected, aud well qlaiif d in every
way to be defeaed
The next thing 10 b. considered is the plar
form. The custom house spoilsmen are ia
favor OF backing up the s,chems oil Tamnany
Hall, in res opablr, general sort of al en-
dorsement OF the Nebra.ka bill; but the DELE
gates from the rural districts" are almost =
hecrtjly devoted to 'free soil, free speech, aud
free men," as in 1913. According to our iuor-
nation, soine of these rural gentlemen really
believe that the Nebraska bill was whig trick
that the administration had nothing in the
world to do with it, aud that it is the duty OF
the democratic party to repudiate it as wing
nuisance. Now, this radio a difference upon
Nebraska, between ihe spoils delegates Of this
city and the honest farmers from the interior,
may result in very considerable officially
Possibly a split and the dispersion of the coz
vention may tollow. But we confess that We
have no fear of such painful conclusion to
their labors.
We anticipate a very soft and elastic p!a.
form, separate ticket, and an ign0minious de-
feat of the whole concern. In word, we re-
gard this administration party State Conveu-
ton about as important to the result in No
vember, as was the independent National Tyler
Convention of Office holders in 1874, to the
Presidential election of that year. Nothing
more.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-06

DISTINCTIONS IN THE STREEIs.-Some of these
days, we shall all be shocked by hearing that
General Scott, or Madame Grisi, or some
honored citizen whom we all love and esteem
has been knocked down in Broadway or one of
the side streets by furious OK, on his way to
the slaughter house, and killed on the spot. 1t
is wonderful how the accidents of this nature
that have occurred have all fallen upon poor
boys or emigrants whom nobody knew but
their own friends, and whose death-duly
chronicled in the Getty News"-created no
concern whatever. We cannot expect that this
will always be the case. Rich men as we'll as
poor lads, ladies as well as emigrants children
walk through our streets, and bulls are not
known to feel o prediction for cotton over
silk, or frieze over br0adcloth. We must make
up our minds to hear, before long, of the deatR
Of some one whose life We would preserve at
any cost.
1t might be prevented, of course, and would
be, if the bill prohibiting the driving Of cattle
through the streets which has passed the Board
of Aldermen bsreceiyed equally well by the
Board of Councilmen, sanctioned by the Mayor,
and afterwards rigdly carried into effect. But
we have seen too much Of such projects to feel
very sanguine. about the effect of this one
Another reform which might be effected if
people would only think it worth their while to
take it in hand, relates to the recklessuess ex-
bibited in driving hacks carts and omnbuses
through the streets. Only the other day, an
express wagon was driven over an Alderman
whose life was saved by miracle. The driver
was punished of course; and fined for driving
without a license. But how many of us would
act rs theoretically as Alderman Blunt?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-06

LIBERTY OF SPEECH AT CHICAGO The aboli
characteristic triumphs. A large number Of
the people Of that city were opposed to the
Nebraska bill: have held meetings and heard
speeches against it.; and encouraged political
parsons, quarter ed among them, to write bias
phemous letters to Senator Douglas, upbraidiag
him with his conduct in introducing it. On his
return from Washington, the latter lost no
time in announcing his intention of exculpating
himself with his feilow-citizeBs He demanded
to be heard, and to be judged out of his own
lips. He asked the men Who have been pouring
out calumDies on his head for months for per-
mission to justify himself in their sight. He
sought the exercise Of right which even in
Chicago, is not denied to the telon, the murderer
or the pickpocket. Yet this inalienable priv
lfge-tAe right OF defence-was refused by
Chicago to enc of her most distinguished sons
A crowd gathered round the platform on which
he stood, and hooted aud beloved whenever he
attempted to raise his voice. Boorish shouts
drowned every syllable; and after vain con-
test Of upwards Of two hours, the Senator was
batfled by display of brute noise, such as, we
rejoice to say, has seldom been heard in any
city on this continent.
Assailcd in manner equally unjustili able,
though in q different way and in the order OF
Congressional debate-John Randolph Of Roa-
noke is known to have silenced a cowaroly
antagonist with the whitening repartee:---
The member boasts Of an attribute in
which the negro is his equal, and the jackass
hissuperior." When the people of Chicago boast
of their success in silencing Senator Douglas,
they too mnst recolleot that they have achieved
eminence IL pursuit in which the calf is their
calves, or half as many jackasses as there were
men assembled round Douglas platform, would
have cone the job more effectually and in a
shorter time and Of the two, we think the four
footed brutes would have shown to most advan-
tage.
After this We hope the people Of Chicago
will remain steadfast in their aboltionist
belief. The constitutional cause gains strength
by such exhibitions Of the true character of its
foes: and men who silence speaker instead of
bearing and answering him, are fit allies for the
Garrison and Greeley sect. A cardinal point
in the abolitionist creed has always been to
refuse argument, and TO substitute in its stead
defamation and abuse: free sellers never dis
cuss principle or practice-they call the one
80 lie," the other "villany." SummariIy dis,
posing of their antagonists by sty ling them in
a Wholesale way "scoundrels and thieves"
they relieve themselves from any necessity of
examining their cause or testing its merits.
The people Of Chicago are prohcients in this
sort of tactics
TIM CApyNEr OPcAN Ann TIE ENow No
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-06

An adjourned meeting OF the commit 90 TO hear COM
plants against the made upon the property
holders along the Second avenue Railroad, was ned
Yesterday afsri oon In the chamber Of tho Eoard Of
Councilman.
Two only Of the committee were present whom the
meeting was called TO order and the chairman stated the
committee were now ready hear objections to the
matter Of assessing property holders the Sscoad
avenue.
Mr. KrcBux presented two three afndsvits, FROM
residents ON the second avenue tesyng that no grad
ing had been done along the Avenue Of any importance,
or to any extent the paat three years He also said
that favoritism was shownto certain parties, and Ar.
Remainder contrary the principle adopted throughout
all this work, was permitted 70 ,aks charge o. MS on
All. much expense would have been saved
Mr. Pullman next tp1ke-He said he WAS not familiar
with subjects this kind and not yet fuy pepsss
10 consider the subject before them, and yet he
The CHAIRMAN Of the committee said the COMMITTEES ex
pected 10 meet again and sga,n
Mr. KxcHUM then said he would only say fev words,
and c1oee nm his remarks ut other time. He he
had four lots along this road which had been bens
fitted by this rosd and ct he half tue
lue Of his lots for ttfs pretended Improvement He
wanted this subject closely investigated; and 10 couh
be shown that he was assessed Tor his bsnedl he
should submit to it, out II he vas Assessed only
for the hepeht II others, that also shouli be
known, and Others should paw for this bsnsdt
He said there were great many water lots sopg this
which real by this road. these
lots worthless before ana we're WORTH somsthing
now NeA how are these lots trestsdf Why, they arc as
sessed aout ~ EACH while ahose lct are not osnsnt
TED at ALI am taxed SO b0a half the valuation OF my
lots ibis was pspable wrong under color OF sw de
here for justice and he hoped he would hn II at
the hands ~ the Committee
nr. sxmxoRE ssd he vas trying 70 fully investigate
The Empire County argus., 1854-09-02

0Gs~ The settlers Of Sacrcmento County, in an
address to the settlers of the State thus speak of Mr.
Latham our candidate for Congress
The Hon. NJ. S. Latham has been and is. the sim
cere and able advocate Of the intcr SITS of the actual
settler. In Congress he has rendered important ser.
wees to the actual settlers of State Ile procu-
red the passage of the hill cx ending the time for
locating pre- cmp'ion claims on the unsurvcved lands
ct the State: which, under the original law expired
IN March last his impor ant measure secures to
the settler the right of presumption without regard
% the survey. IRE empt"nS unSurvevcd lands
are n3w just aS valid us if made on those which have
been surveyed. he cxten ion of this important
privilege WAS obtained all are aware. mainly
through the untiring efforts of Mr. Latham
MIR. Latham also advocated the passage of tie
h' 'mestcad law. which donates to each actual set
Her one hundred and sixty acres of land free Of
charge.
We might direct your attention to many other
acts ut MIR Latham, which we. AS actual settlers
approve. hut deem the ab we sufficient to satisfy all
hat he is identified in feeling with us and as the
ardent and able supporter of our rights deserves,
as he should rec"ve, our entire and united support.
AT meeting held August % among other reso-
III ions they iopteI the following:
In considering the claims of the various Congress
'ional candidates for support we find that the Hon
ken high National grounds and with ability and
z'aL alike crcdiahle to hinscl, and to our State,
has advocated the passage of the Homestead Bill,
and bill granting hral donations of the public
lands TO its nc'ua settlers.
Resolved. 7lat We will vote fer no candidate for
election TO the State Senate or Assembly who will
not pledge himself +" support the la>.agc Of a bill
known as "Swca>rv's hill which was defeated in
the Senate of last Legislature
Resolved. Thai wa hail with joy the zeal that is
being manifested by the settlers throughout the
State, in their cffrts to put down landed monop-
oily which is seriously retardng the improvement of
'he country and the development of its agricultural
resources.
The settlers of FL Dorado will do we'll to heed
these resolutions The Custom House faction and
wings have great pcnchant for monopolies of all
kinds. not only of lands hut of steamboats, and sta
ges Through tho steamboat and stage monopolies
miners are being hecced daily. Some of the rep.
resntatves of the stage monopoly, are on the court
house ticket, in this county.
The Empire County argus., 1854-09-02
A WiIiIsSS


1t has been said that n"body is 40 crazy rs to be-
lieye tlat slavery can be introduced into California
Those who oppose its introduction here are said to
he fighting IL shadow. To show there is n reality
in this contest quote from the speech of Ex-Gov
Smith on the Nebraska Kansas Bill. He isspeaking
Of California
mo fostering Federal power was there to protect
her infancy and supply her wants; compelled to
pay taxes to the Federal Government through the
Gu ,om house. and in Il state of social dissolution,
she was constrained to organize State Govern
ment. and in so doing she was made to believe that
without anti-slavery clause in her constitution,
she could not, even thu n be admitted intot Cnon.
Federal officers figured in her conventions welding
a large power, under the then existing circum-
stances and California, the golden and the beau
ii ul, and the lovely ofthe earth, more admirably
ad,p ed to slave labor than any spot under the
sun, was clos'daganst nearly one halfofthe Union.
Sir it is a rank injustice to the South and great
injury to California"
Let it be remarked Fx-Gov. Smith was one n res
ilent of California. He was candidate for the :.
S. Senate before the Legislature of 1852 In this
candidacy he was supported by many of the pres
ent Custom House faction. Some Of the faction
were members of the Legislature at that time, and
voted for Ex-Gov. Smith.
Ex-Governor Smith. pet when here among tho
present enemies Of the Democracy declares Califor-
min more admirably adapted to slave labor than
any other spot under the sun" He also says ite ex
cluson was great injury to California" voters
ponder and be wise.-Adrer.ser.