davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-11

csv.c ~ 100 ' 70 ho'i Ell the regular commandments.
The, bought a new site Of ground. snd are erec.ag
Ierce AMI handsome church edice upon Tho coagrc-
CATION Worships Temporarily in the Gernsn Lutheran
church building Of that place.
Episcopal service he'd at East Ncw-iors, Flat
bush by the Rev u. Potter OF Rockaway, lHemstcsi
Township Qucen. County, for the first time on Sunday
morning last in the old Dutch Reformed Church building
which the Episcopasns have bought and fitted up The
Rev. Mr. Potter viii continue to hold morning service on
every Sunday until the congregation can be supplied with
stated minister of the gospel.
THE Bell OF TIRE FosRTH DISTRICT STATION hot 81
-Workmen we're yesterday employed in taking down the
old bell IN the cupcls Of the Fourth District Sa'icn
House, preparatory TO eevating a ore Of greater
weight and better tone The one weighs 500 pounds.
which l. 900 pounds heavier than the old bell II 10
be struck by lever power With a 20 pound hammer.
ROv.-A row was crtated SUNDAY evening in Ham
!lton-s Myr,leav.. by John Mullen David Coffee
and Patrick White. which caused excitement
ard give rise 10 story that stoned death
Crcers McClarey, Maitland and Smith proceeded to the
SPOT and arrested the above parties who brought
before Justice Curtis and fined SIS each In default of
,avnent White was committed for 30 days. No
Injured seriously.
AcorDrSr-Mr. Peter Newman. resident of Carilst.,
near Woughby fell through the flooring o; an clubhouse
on Saturday night and injured himself severely. The
flooring having been displaced the cause of the accl-
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-11

DaRIxG RoBHERy.-At late hour Saturday night
acme midnight burglar effected IN entrance into the sleep
ing apartment of fr. George II. Woodbridge Custom
House Officer residing in Sixth near Thirysecond-
st. and stole from has pockets slOo in bank bills and
Custom. House key, with which he escaped.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-11

AIIrGFD EurEzzLFaryr.-1he examination of Ell
ward j. Madden formerly Secretary Of the knckerbocker
building Association who was recently arrested charged
with having unlawfuly appropriated the of 81 0'l of
the funds of the Association to his yesterday
placed on his examination before Justice Osborne Jas
Mclaughlin, one of the compainants, was crossexam-
nod by counsel for the defense after which the case was
postponed for week. The ofeuse any is proven is
misd moanor and punishable the same petit larceny
or an assault and battery.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-11

Among the passengers By the Atlantic, on Saturday
Charles T. Kirkland Esq who accompanied
BY Mrs c. NJ Kirkland. Mss Kirkland and Miss Cooper
Nr Kirkland will make the European tour far the
condition Of Europe will iustifv is prosecntion.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31
The Boston Riot and III. Yebr.,L, Rru

Northern papers are seeking to make il appear
that tho Boston lot over the arrest Of the
fugitive slave, Burns is to be attributed to the pas
sage Of the Nebraska Bill. Not only the Abolition
journals engaged in putt ng forth this impression
but also the conservative papers that have OPP
posed the Nebraska Bill rabid anti.slavery psper
discourses thus
while salues cred in the madaess OF party eIul-
taton over the passage Of the Nebraska Bill and the
tempt made through pensoned press to represent II
popular measure read In other places that church
bells were toed 10 melancholy cadence over the outrage
and In Boston United States officer has been shot dead
while de'ocratog the free soil Of that State by en- attempt
Compromise acts Of 1850"
The Nebraska excitement may have had something
70 do In aggrayating tho dsgaceful scenes that have
been enacted in Boston. Abolition leaders NAV have
ayailed themselves Of il TO some extent in working
up the frenzy Of their deluded followers who were
engaged in those rotous scenes but we are far from
believing that the Boston riot is to be set down A,
"the fruit" Of the passage Of the Nebraska Bill. Il
might have happened just as readily in the absenc,
OF that Bill ever having been introduced into or sane
toned by Congress. What produced the fugitiv
save law mobs and riots that have often occurre,
previous to this There was Nebraska excite
ment then.
This Is not the FIRST time that the city Of Bosto
has been the scat Of negro riots the execution
the fugitive slave law. II occurred there in the cas-
Of the Have Shadrack, who was rescued from In
Federal authorities aud conveyed to Canada, also II
the case OF the fugitive Sims IL 10 not only in Bos
ton that these negro riots have prevailed, before N
passaJ' Of re Nebraska Bin They have been o
common occurrence throughout tho Northern States
ax,ant as almost 70 render the fugty,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31

CCRrosfrY.-A gentlemen handed US for e1amins.
ton, yesterday, relic Of antique jour asm 10 the shape
OF No Of the Virginia Chronicle and General Adrsrti
en- published In this city and bearing date Of April llh
1894 We have been much interested in looking over
its columns, wherein the OF persons long
since dead but familiar to from report and tradition
The names Of the publishers Baxter & Williams and
sample OF ts poetics contents may be the first
page Of to-days issue The latest foreign intelligence
twas to the 22d Of the previous January and contained
report OF the speech OF the King Of England at the
opening parliament the difficulties that time exist
ing with the French Republic. What would its contem.
porary readers say, they could rise from their graves
and witness the dispatch With which now received
from Europe.
The Chronicle was small paper about half the sire oil
the News and the number handed was tho hrs, Of q
Semi Weekly ISSUE the increased demand for news the
publishers say having forced them abandon the weekly
publication. The price 20 shillngs per annum.-
Among the Advertisements notice proclamation oil
tho Mayor, Robert Taylor for holding the election for
delegate; announcement OF tho committee to distribute
appropriation Of money amoug the sufferers by the St
Domingo insurrectop that they ready TO discharge
their trust and notice ofa Mrs Wood that she intends
leaving Nofolf TO 90 to her husband IL contains alec
the speech Of Mr. Dayton 10 the HOUSE OF Representa-
lives 10 which the Enhsh government rowed up Salt
River" as the eaying L.
Altogether IL 10 40 unique and interesting specimen OIL
The times sixty yssS sincs, "--Norfolk Nsss,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31

UsNriGATED R,scALIrY.-Ou the morning OF Thurs
day, May 49, styling himself Winston of Balt /.
more, called on Mr. Edwin Morrison Of Smtbed Isle of
Wight county and requested the loan Of his horse and
suky lie stated that wished to 70 TO the adjoining
county Sury, but would certainly return on the evening
Of that day, tho morning. Mr. 81 with his u,uaI
Kindness granted the request bot the aforesaid Winston
with mcinnoss and ngrattu1e almost without pre- &c.
dent has returned the horse and from information
now in our possession, feel very well assured never
WlI.-Pef. ELpyes', Nay 80.
ISoESDiARTfsN-Thero can no longer exist n doubt
about the TACT, that have 10 this community dcspe.
rate gang Of ncendaries, wbO unless arrested, III lay in
ashes portion Of the city. We have entertained this
belief heretofore. Fires have occurred in buildings where
fire was never used aud in localities where the reason
able presumption was that " the flames got the least az
tendency IL could not be GKtinguished and must only
die out when fuel for IL TO longer remained
We now have In possession such positive proof that
none can doubt On Saturday night last FIVE attempts
we're madeo destroy property by fire in different portions
Of West Ward.-B.
CIRCUIT COURT.-The second trial Of Lewis Montague
for he murder Of Gardner O. Thompson the night OF
the 18th june 1852. STILL drags ts slow length along
before this Yesterday tho entire day occupied
In examining Messrs l. Childress Ell Totty and james
Bechers. These witnesses all Tor the Common
and their evidence s Of much " not Importance
than all others. Two-Messrs Chdress and Belchers-
within few feet OF Montague when tho pistol was
red-heard the brief conversation that ensued between
prisoner and Thompson-saw the pistol In prisoners
hauds-and 70 the assistance OF deceased whom he
fell They subjected yesterday 10 one OF the
rigid, searching and tedious examinations that
Ave astue and ingenious lawyers did subject witnesses
The counsel for prisoner certainly dsoharging the
whole duty In this case.
The courthouse, as usual since the trial commenced
densey crowded all day. At late hour last evening
the adjourned until this morning M 10 o'clock, wher
| the examination will DO resumed.-B.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31

Eve have been requested to publish the follow inc
extract from communication which appeared 4, ,hs
Lexington Gazette" on "thc trial OF O. r. ch,,.,,
and 1t incidents;"
Dus '"sso was no part OF tho testimony introduced ON
VOC we defendant, which appears to ~. Liable ~
greater exception, than that Introduced IN -. w
mark alleged to have been made by Mis- A IN NJ CO.
lion, and overheard by tho Witness who was nn .vo.
Cd In INC conversation Tho substance of tho rsnf,i
| company her to Church. W ae'
The hrst question which occurs to tho mind n. x,.h
ne witness could consistently with the rules OF c,ioea
anu proprety which prevail In respectable socrty ~
peat remark, overheard under such circumstance ,s
OUT inc consent OF the part. alleged to have made h and
smnoo. any opportunity given to explain or deny bur
more material inquiry h. such remark ever r.ds
And NO Justified In saying on the best authority h
Nu' NOS and that nothing Of the kind ever occ,,eJ
W. % mere the least foundation for the preencc of
" W oavinB oeeh upon terms of intimate iriep,s,;n
or acquaintance with herr still sss was there .hadnp
IN fruh foe pretending that she even souoh,
70 encourage or desired his attentions '''e"'
The tacts OF the Case, as to their aco,.;,.r. 49,, H.,
arc simply these: ner W ohuieb,
She FEVER spoke to him bu. on two oc..,,,,. T.. h..
hie He procured introduction In bsr :, " ne.
Mr. whites, and In tho course Of the evening ,sfaI
PERMISSION to accompany her to Chuch few DAYS ror
aIus 70 which she assentcd. On her return homo ,h,
night abe told her Aunt that che regretted sh ba
So Sne said she had given her consent because h Ia
oeen introduced to her by gentleman-and sb. conM
h n % an excuse Tor refusing to let him accompany
ARnn
ao.nhg objectionable ia his department. up 10 Thar linz,
~, o al afterwards occurred she had determined
NOT 70 go with him to Church, il she could avoid n IT,
M anu only other time no spoke to her wa. as
,ne episcopal fair where his attentions were annovng n,
ne, au her previous purpose OF declining To le MIN
company her to Church, confirmed. She had.
moreover ascertaned, what she regarded n, s,,i.r
s"y evidence, that he object Of rdcne 10 so.o
" Jus asqua'ntances, aud that for some reason his spcc
tho Town. ~ 0'' VI tue iAuies oil
nave reason to believe, that she had in,lm,,;ors
NJ " eas' Two other persons similar to that given Inv
Given hs NO 70 cs standing in Lexington before that
H. r. mt = and We know tina, the note written to
w., uechning to accompany him to Church was w,i,,cn
her doe Of her Uncle and the proprety of
"er , u1'ng 20 was acquesced In by him 'r9 VI
,, Ms u known all the facts OF the case bo n-oh,
Sy would not have taken tho cours. which b All "a
'pe 'onuence OF those high noble and cbyaIron ,
uss, 9y which his conduct actua,el and h,s eiv
@ nenus would have been spared the p0c,;on % ,h.,
grief "ne'meu them with
~ Tue uncle OF Miss A. had known Of tho letter or N,
~ W ner, before IL was seen by Mr. b. he would Inv.
%So;Sa BACK to Mr. accompanied probably with
been written. " ''s having
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31
MuiuaI southern Trndc.

work, giving the firms and Post Office addresses O
all the Merchants, Manufacturers Barking Insurance
Railroad, Shipping and Mining Companies High Schools
Newspaper Offices &C., for the eleven Southern States
now in course of publication, by Rev. John P Campbell
Sons, OF Tennessee.
Mr. G. called a our oce last evening and gave MS tn,
outlines OF his pn, with which pleased and which
~e think cannot fail to give general satisfaction
Oar business community will have opportunity, IL
his work, to orcn commercial intercourse with those rich
strict7 now opening to city, from Tennessee
N'rth Alabama, North Georgia and North Carolina. Mr.
O. is at the Exchange HOTEL and will remain ONLY few
laws for the purpose Of collecting such statistics in re
ton to the commercial manufacturing and shipping nd
Vanages Of our city may facilitate our trade with he,e
districts.
For particulars call on Mr. Clmpbell, who will take
cards and subscriptions for the work
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31

Jous MIrcgEL.-This distinguished exile left hero by
the Northern tram at o'clock night for New York
He will return to the Old Dominion the 10Th of next
month, when he has engaged deliver lecture at the
University in Charlottesville.
We have enjoyed she pleasure OF his society different
occasions during his stay here and feel warranted sta
ting that the extent of his gratitude fully commensu.
rate with the high and aatterng character OF the
ton given him.
lie felt graiied In observing how fully bis arguments In
favor OF peculiar institutions have been sustae ed by
the happy condition OF particular portion Of our popua
ton The state OF affairs in this connection even
tho favorable ideas which he always entertained
them. lie goes back with Of Information OIL
this head which, no doubt, he will turn proper &C
count.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31
LYNCHBURG MARKETS. MAY @
NIETROPOI.ITAN U,,,,

MRS. CECILIA YOUNG
Returns her thanks to the ems OF RIcnon1 ,,-
natering reception, ard sthen thai a, ,h very
many has deferred for m. sonh az
nave the honor OF Appearing before them on VIII
WEDNESDAY, NE.IT, lLuy 3lty
AT METROPOLITAN HALL
IN which occasion will be assisted ~ ~.
siaNoh DE SosrA and HEIR THILOW ''
PROGRAMME:
q NI n
" - -S-' ~ pApLA IL CoB OAVATISA. .Ro,,in
, c.er, n,y, ,,, MRS CECILIA YoUSo.
o. WHISTLE AND I'LL c0ME TO YOU My LAD s ps p p
MRS CECILIA .YorSG. ~
n,.xo PART H.
o.FAsEwELL BUT WHENEVER YOU WELCOME TiIs uIp
aoIn SA~LA fopA" Moore.
G "a SiGScB DE-
. 'hniAs AoiAeo tlb-by particular request, . Gul,m
YRS CECILIA Yorxo 49, " '"
Win FLUTE nY ,ioxoR M on.,,
- doors open At ocOck-COncert
~ singie Tickets 81 Family
70 De mad at the Hotels Music Stores and AZ Tho AZ ~ %
ii AL on the evening OF the Concert " e u''r OF inc
Reserved seats he obtained on e,,,v
James Moodhcu uses, l59 Main Street '''O"' !" ''r'
James woodhouse. A'"uy ioaneu ny Mr..
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31

Mrs. foUsG's CoscERT.-Our citizens TO have an.
other opportunity of hearing this talented and
pished artist, tonight, at Metropolitan Hail. Tho pro-
gammc Of entertainment Is very attractive one com
prsng it does most choice selection of Ballads and
operate airs among which notice tn, celebrated
Costa DIVA" from Norma. We entertain doubt that
on this occasion crowded house will be present. the
ladys Claim sOngsess Of tue highest rank full.
y Established ut her former concert which occasion
there was present large aud discriminating audience vic
were highly delighted, judging from the applause the
lair edntayes received at her every appearance upon the
stage
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31
LOUIS NAPOLEON AM FGl sCL11, DgscgyDE

> a '
FROM AMERICAN ANCESTORS
The Washington L ion say-: The mast b,storv NJ ,b
amiy OF Louis Napoleon and tue Sultan OF Turkey ia f
interesting ana marvellous Incidents, of which
tie probably 10; generally known to our readers
Tee two monarchs, 50 cordially united In IN,
uuggle TO maintain the integrity Of Ouoman enur.
re b tn grandsons Of American ladies' These hJi, !
were born and raised in the neighborhood nm the
Island OF Martinique, Que Of the West Indies TIL, '
we're OF French origin aud companions aud intimate
friends IN ch''ho d aud south. They were Josephine de
ia, er and Miss s..
Tt history OF josephine is generally known. She
went to taIce aud was married TO NJ. de Beauharua by
"hom she had one son. Eugene, and n daughter IIof.
euse. Some time after the death of Beauhafnais jose
Uhue married to Napoleon BOnaparte and became
Empress Of France. Her daughter ilorense was mar
red TO Joseph Bcnapirte the King Of Holland and the
present Emperor Of France is her by that marriage
Mrs 5. quilted the island of Martinique some time he
fore her friend But the vessel that carrying her "a
sn's was Attacked and taken 10y Agerine corsirs aud
heercw aud passengers made prisoners. But this cor
'ar ship was IN turn attacked aud paged by Tunis ri
rates, aud Miss = carried by them into
pie, and offered tor sale slave. Her extraordinary
beauty and accomplishments found her purchaser in Tic
sultan himself and she soon became the chief lady of
ragho and Sultancss Of Turkey. Mahomed II was her
un, and the present Sultan Abdul Neil Is the sou of N
home
Thus tue two sovereigns who now occupy so great a
space III the worlds eye gfandsoUs Of two American
creole girls who playmates in their youth as re-
markable for their beauty and excellent dispositions "a fo
their varied singular fortunes.
Both these in the height Of their power remem
oeted oil the friends OF their youth. and provided mun
5utaness left the Island Of Martinique and seeJ a Con
ssntuoplc where their descendants s reside aud epo
| the favor Of the Sultan.
The sultauess died 10 1871 the Empress Josephine II
1914, aud their graudons now rule over two vidc ar,
powerful empires aud are entering az friends and sIl
upon one OF tho most momenous aud sanRupaty sttug
gles In which Europe ever involved
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31

The City OF Nsnkin which Is In possession Of ID,
Chinese revolutionists and has continued for mani
months has been by thom strongly fortified 10 bt
deemed impregnable against Tartar Chinese troops
Affairs in the city conducted with all tho order aud
gularty Of long established government Nsukn has
Chinese empire when the natives OF the country have s
against the Tsrtsrs snd made sufficient head 70 cap
ture H. Il would no, be astonishing the present oopd
too Of affairs should continue for years 70 come
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31

eB We publish, to-day, several srtices from Boston
papers on the subject of the great riot In that They
will be found to give satisfactory statement Of the whole
affair, accompanied With commendable comments in con-
demnation Of the Of the rioters On that sc-
cunt selected them and wish could say that oil
tho papers Boston have put forth sentiments
vatve, but such is not the We notice number
of other articles m Boston papers far ess commendabe
in their tone. We pleased that large portion
the Northern press condemn in strong terms those otous
proceedings against the execution Of the Fugitive Slave
Law.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31

u The st. Louis Republican OF The ed comes to Us
in mourning for the death Of Col A. b. Chambers who
for nearly II has been the head the edoria
department Of that paper He died his residence in
ST. Louis on the night OF the god inst.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31

The VIRGINIA Baptist ASNIvERsA RIEs commence in
this city morrow. large number Of delegates and
visitors from all quarters OF the State will be in attend
ance and from the preparations which are making f
their reception. We judge that larger number are ex
pected to be present than any former occasion OF the
kind.
The General Association will organize at 10 o'clock, in
the Second Baptist Church. At ii O'Clock, Rev. Tberas
IT, Jones, OF Norfolk, will preach the annual sermon In
the afternoon meeting in behalf of Domestic Missions In
the Southern States will he held ut the same place and
at night, Rev. VIM +. Broaidus, of Fredericksburg will
preach the Foreign Mission sermon.
On Friday, the meetings will be held at Grace Street
Church. The Bible Society will meet in the morning the
Sunday School and Publication Society in the afternoon
aud at night n coportage meeting will be held.
The General Association will be 10 session the whole OF
Saturday, at the First Church and at night Rev. A. b.
Brown OF Halifax, will preach the Education sermon
Monday the Education Society meets and Tuesday the
Board of Managers OF the General Association and the
Trustees OF Richmond College,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31

MINERAL SPaIsGs.-A correspondent OF the Lynchbure
'gin'an enumerates several mineral sprngs along
near the line of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad and
says that there also other Sprngsn yr
gna along or near this road, which, in the time
will be opened and improved the road shall progress
westward to the Tennessee line.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31

THE CHINESE EMIGRATION To CALIFORNIA this season
has already been quite large 1000 emgraps having
arrived at San Francisco At the last dates from Shang.
hae there 6OoO ready leave as soon as ship
ping could be supplied. The publication of newspaper
in the Chinese language has been commenced in Caor-
ni,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31

c8- woman, passenger on the Express train, We'd
nesday night from the West, when the train was in mo
on and near Lyons, y. y from her seat and walk
ed on, of the and OF the platform. No one on board
the train knew anything Of the occurrence and the wo.
man can only account for it by supposng that she was
asleep Fortunately she unipured and took the
train demonstrating only few hours delay
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31

~ The New York Democratic "Hards" who voted in
the House sgains; the Nebraska BILL have in press an ad,
dress to their constituents explaining the reasons which
aetuated them in the eour.e they have nnrsucd
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31
Hardly any cause could arise now

law dead letter. Hardly any cause could arise now
to make matters worse than they have been.
The Southern people are not so blind as to be i'm.
posed upon with this idea of frightening them at any
such cause for negro riots in tho North. They have
seen them occur too often before when there was no
Nebraska bill to attribute them to. There has all
along been determined purpose to set law and JUS
tice at defiance on the part of those same abolition
fanatics who are now getting up mobs to murder the
officers of the Federal Government and rob the citi-
zens of the South of their negroes; and they would
pursue their fendsh purpose with the same develish
spirit they are now doing had Congress never passed
the Nebraska Bill
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31

cH Il is stated tba; the Committee Foreign Rea.
tions in the Senate decline acting upon Mr. Sies
luton for the present. aud have called for additional off.
cill and unofficial information
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-31

WEST PoISr.-The recent appropriation by Congress
for the expenses of the Military Academy at West Point
embraces for pay OF officers instructors cadets, ard
sicians, sss266; combinations Of substance So 100;
forage for officers horses $780, repairs and
of academic and other buildings, see 726; additions to
aud expenses OF tho library, $1,000 expenses of board
and visitors So CO., forage for artillery and cavalry ho
SEA- $3.50; purchase OF cavalry and artillery horses 81
oco; additions to hospital for cadets $e6oO for cavalry
exercise hail. 100000. The compensation be awarded
TO the master of the sword" is 200 per year.