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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-26

Nelodoons.-S. ID. Il III. w. Smiths Mclo-
Seons celebrated possessing greater power parity and
yysetne Of than those Of ANY other makers Those
Wishing to exAmins purchase IT very low price
her iAstrument should call at The sole agency 33
Broadway Meodeons Of ell other stylea aad Prices con-
SANITY on hand. HORACE WATERS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-26

Sewing MAchlncs.-Wc have fully settled
al suits against for nfrngemen and license
&c. Hove Jr. TO manufacture under his patent Here
after there be question abont the night
nsshines We have commenced prosecuting infng
patents Of which have ton sewing msohia All
our patents any buy thess machines they will
be somp PEELED 10 pay for nccpsexto them.
i. n. sIN0IR 4 CO., 323 Broadway.
VIM. III. Undcfhill, No. 40 Bro0me street,
Of Crosby has for sale 500 choice
brande Of varous vintass clsret and champagne wae
GIN Sohisdam schnapps, ciub sshnApps syrups
eias 70 twenty cent lower thas any other house.
The Greatest Disc ,very or the age-Dr.
TcbiaSs Venetian Eminent, for the Of dysentery
sropp, cholera. collie, Rheumatism, &C. No should
Sold BY all the druggists and storskeepes Depot Ne 60
ccstlsndt street. Pfies Is and 20 cents.
Baschelor's Hair Dye IL stu the Leading
ARTICLE all acknowledged be the dye srtAnt
perfectly DOL orBg the hair the nomsnt applied Tons
thoussds n all pArts Of the world proclaim the only
BYoadyav.
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INSTRUCTION.

O1ns DAILY HERALD. BRIsrOw TEE EEs,.
~ OC4 writing master Citizens & STRIKERS YOU
sure Of good accommodations 2s9 Roadway good
hand guaranteed for few applications prom ptness
Evening 16 Bond Street. Please preserve this. Adams
GCo.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-26

4 YOUNG MAN, A TRENCHMAN, WISHES TO GIVE
"A lessons in the French language in music, (piano-
forte,) and in singing Address 50 Bayard street N.
S1edinQer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-26

Our Friends frem New Orleans, aud the
South Eenerally, win md ~ No AL Broadway, fully
prepared with large and choice
eoshss gents furnishng goods TRUNKS valses carpet
bags &c. to supply all their wants No deviation from
naxket prtces. ALFRED NUNROE co.
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AGENCY.

CANADA wEST.-A PERSON ENGAGED IN TIE
~ agency and commission business in OAnsda West,
wishes to be engaged for New York establishnsut b
that province References security and caah .vAnose
Letters addressed postpaid TO Canada Agent, Herald Of
nee, viii Be attended to In few days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-26

INSTRUCTION IN SPANISH OR ENGLIsH.-pROfES.
sor yingut Of the New York University viii instruct
in the Spanish English language on the following
terms For one scholar 81 each lesson for two, To-
geher 81 go for three, do, 81 81, and for four ~
Apply at ia Chambers street.
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VIyANTED-A SITUATION AS COACHHAN, IN CITY
w country. by competent hand, ktsly from
England, where he handling horses for years
past be for two three days, ct 237 Madison
street Aged 20 years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-26

Notsces-Peter Roberts q CO., 35j Broad
have just received consignment Of ,ussud dol
Ass u and trimmngs Of Swis null and
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WTANTED-A SITUATION AS BARKEEPH OR no
w take charge Of . Wholesale retail store, BY
steady sober young man, of good experience Best Of
street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-26

Observation-Disclosures, PROFESSOR OF THE ABOVE
j and the Italian language the piano and singing,
wishes TO obtain few private pupils and TO
Join her classes For the present she lis willing
to moderate her prices she would also devote her time in
ady's school, The highest and most unexceptionabe
references will be given Address j. d.. Music and
French, Union square Post office.
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THE TRADES, &C.

NYANTED--A JOURNEYAAN MATCHMAKER, TO
w 60 to Rome, Georgia Tho advertiser wants good
matchmaker, and rsparer Of jewelry; sober steady,
honest man. To such fifty dollars per month is
promised paid weekly monthly and If approved Of,
the salary win DO raised to sixty dollars The passage
money will be paid. The country Is mountainous and
healthy Good board can be obtained for thirteen dollars
vannah and getting there through ticket for Rome,
the journey is quickly performed. Address John White
ford, "a Nassau street, rear builling.
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NIANTED-AS PORTER IN A STORE, OR IN ANY
w light mechanical business, situation, by young
man, who IL willing to accept almost any situation for
the purpose of being employed. B.-Wrtss wen ard
quickly. Address A. B., Herald Office.
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NTANTED-A COMPETENT PERSON, 10 TAKE
w charge Of a dining saloon and act % steward;
also, bookkeeper, in hotel South. Address, with ~
ferences, J. n, Collamore House.
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VITANTED-BY A YOUNG NAN, OF GOOD CHARAC-
w ter, situation outdoor clerk for an import
ing liquor house, understands the business very we'll
Can give good reference Call address TO Jsses Mont
gomery, 20 Harrison street.
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VJTANTEp--A PRIVATE COACHMAN-ONE WHO n
w well acquainted with the Of horses; none need
apply unless they give the best of city reference ap
ply at Earles Hotel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-26

tt = REwARD-LOST, POCKET WALLET, IN
DA Elizabeth street, between Hester and Walker
streets Monday evening, July oath; leave the wallet
for David Bruce, No. 10 Madison street.
lt1 REWARD LOST IN BROADWAY, A DAGUER-
DI reotype of lady. The finder viii please leave 1t
ii 4s6 Broadway, fourth story. W. j. BELL.
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VyyANrED-AT NO. 4 EAST BROADWAY, CORNER
w Chatham square, goodman who speaks Spanish.
also porcrs, clerks barkeepers, walters, rail-
maids cooks seamstresses &C.; also employers wishing
FTTlsIMoN NsIURNON.
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Two DRUGGISTS.-WANrED, SITUATION BY
Il man who has graduated in European University,
and has been lately employed In drug store in New
York He win give the best Of references. He speaks
fuentiy German French, and Italian and understands
enough for his profession Of Engsh and Spanish Ad-
dress A. T. x, Herald Office,
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NIANTED-AT MANNING'S OFFICE 261 B0wKRYx
w Two young men; for furniture ktCre, 70 drve
ard take care Of horse the. other for dostoY's store.
A number Of respectable well recommended sisls en-
obtain good situations speedily at high wages Aso
Trench cook, Immediately.
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LOST AND FOUND.

DRD LOST-$3 90 REWARD-LOSr, ON TUESDAY,
ID the 26th instant Java Sparrow with lead colored
plumage with white mixed with black about the eyes
the above reward will be paid for returning II to room
40, No. 500 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-26

TWO YOUNG GIRLS WANT sIrUAT1ONs-ONE no
Il travel with . lady, the other seamstress and
chambermaid. Both would undertake dressmak,ng, or
any kind Of neediewor They be for two days
At No 17 Seventh avenue near the corner Of Twentieth
street, third 6oor, hack room.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-26

NYANTEp-A COMPETENT SALESMAN, IN A But
w ton and trimming house, having been in Q
cloth and trimming house None other need apply In
Quire Of r. L. Potts, 100 Fulton street.
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VNANTED-A SITUATION, BY A YOUNG GERMAN,
w who speaks and writes French and q Mtte Eng
hsh, a. porter in Wholesale store other occupation
Wages not so much an object TO learn Enghsh Ap-
ply for g. William, 1888 William street, in the boarding
house, rear after IL O'Clock.
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NNANTED-A SITUATION BY RESPECTABLE
w Protestant young woman and seAn,st5ess.
ehe understands cutting out chdrens dressss would
60 as chambermsid has objection to hire IN the
Streets over the butcher store, South Brooklyn.
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CFRvASTS WANTED-Ar WALI.ACE,S INrEIL.-
- gence Office No. Sands street, Fulton street,
Brooklyn protested and plain cooks experienced house
workers, chambermads seamstresses, aundresses &c.
They must Be well recommended. N. B--Employers
supplied with efhcient servants Mt this Office.
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VNvANrED--A COMPETENT DRUG CLERK. APPLY
w to James Quee, 62a Hudson street, bstwssn Tie
hours of IL and 8.
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VVyANTED-A MAN OF GOOD ADDRESS AND GOOD
w acquaintance with country merchants, wiahea to
engage in dry fancy goods importing house. Of any
one wishing to engage such person. and pay liberal
salary he would take half pay in goods. Address w.
Herald Office, for two DAYS.
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VJ7ANTED-A SITUATION, AS WAITER IN A HOTEL,
w on board q steamboat in private family, By
young man Who speaks four different languages. Ad-
dress ). R., Herald Office.
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nOG FOUND sTRAYING.--A LARGE BLACK ONE,
~ apparently of the Newfoundl, and breed Has q
brass collar, name. The owner have him by pay
ing expenses. Apply at 4S0 Broadway.
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w young men, Of good address, TO canvass for enc
two popular prints To such very liberal tsrms WIN
be offered. Apply at $50 Broadway.
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VyTANTED-A BOY BETWEEN THE AGES or "a AsS
w 10 years, a. the Music store Of HORACE WATERS,
$50 Broadway
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
GADDIS MILLER.
Mttle Rock. Dec. 26th, 1854.

MIR. EDITOR: Within the last three years have at different times seen it stated in public print, that after the Penitentiary contract was awarded to me, at $5O,OOO, Con the 4th day of March, 1851, failed and refused to come forward and give bond, as the law required, and that then the contract was awarded to MT. Allis, the next lowest bidder, at $58,OOO. In your last number I notice that MT. Crease states that objected to that part of the contract which required that part of the work exposed to be so dressed as to present smooth surface, and withdrew my bid
 called at Mr. Crease's office, when he informed me that the contract was awarded to me, and said that we must get the Attorney General to draw up the contract and bond ; and if he should meet with him, they would agree on time to. complete the business, and if should meet with him first he requested me to do the same. We both saw him, and agreed on the 9th of the same month; and I met the Attor- ney at the Secretary's office, and went from there to the Attorneys office, where he drew up the contract and bond. 1 was satisfied with all that was written in the contract, except the word "square''-it stated square rock. On the 10th of March presented my bond to the Sec retary. He approved it and signed his name thereto, and requested me to take 1t to the Treasurer for the same purpose. presented it to him-he looked at it, and said he would not do anything until Danley came home. l said to MT. Crease that thought he and the Major had agreed He replied that they had not exactly agreed. He said that Dan1ey was op- posed to moving the Penitentiary to some place he mentioned on the south side of the city
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
Little Rock. Dec. p. 1854


 MIR. EDITOR 1 notice in the Washington Telegraph, of the 18th inst, that some wiseacre of the House of Representatives, in the absence of either his ability or inclination to attend to the duties incumbent on a gentleman, whose good or ill fortune it is to be found among the number of those congregated in the capitol, (for the purpose of legslating for the good people of the State of Arkansas), has thought fit to make an anonymous attack upon the represen- tative of the unpretending, hard listed, honest yeomanry of the county of Franklin. The reason for this, 1 presume, is in consequence of a resolution introduced by him. at an early pe- riod of the session, stating, in substance, that there was in the country a secret organization, calling themselves Know N Nothings." and that they were affiliated, leagued, and allied with the whigs, free soiers and abolitonists of the North, and calling on the time honored demo- cracy of the State, through her representatives, to put their veto upon 1t and nip 1t in the bud This sir, was my fault A guilty conscience needs no accuser and confident I am that the corn on the gentleman's toe was pnched by the resolution, which evidently was the cause of his blowing off some of the superabundant gas with which, feel confident, his stomach was Over-gorged Not content, however, with this, he goes on to assail the fair fame of his
 -'-N--O Excelency the Governor, by foul and un- founded inslnuaton; by stating that he and I were considered the head and front of self crcumscribed Know Nottingham. What that is do not pretend to know-it is too toplotti- cal an expression for the comprehension of even the individual who is styled the Crockett of the West
 Mir. Editor, if l should occasionally be found in conversation with the Governor, can there be any harm in it Is it wrong for demo- cratic representative, fresh from the people, to be consulting with his Excellency as to the proper course and policy it is necessary to pur- sue to insure the greatest good and best inter- ests of the good people of the State of Arkan- sas? Certainly not This, sir, appears to be my crime. If so, I can inform the over-offi- cious gentleman that all his thunders will fall harmless and unheeded at the feet of your humble servant.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
and if he would not consent to that he wanted him to say where he would have it.

and If he would not consent to that, he wanted him to say where he would have it. informed him that the contract was written out, and to my satisfaction, except one word which was "square''-added to rock. He in- stantly said that was part of the law, and must be in the contract. He then said he would get the contract that day, and look over it and if would call the next morning. he would let me know what he would do 1 did so, when he informed me that he had not yet seen the contract, and requested me to get it for him. did so, and called the next day, when he in- formed me that if would agree to the word square," in said contract, he would sign 1t. l refused to do so, and we have not since men, toned anything, concerning said contract, to each other.
 After Capt. Danley's return home, he, with Major Greer, offered me the contract, and be- leve that they were anxious for me to have It. They seemed to think the word "square" should be inserted in the contract, and 1 de- cllned. The Inspectors invited proposals for the work to be done with square blocks of granite, and also to build with ordinary masonry. l bid for the ordinary masonry, the materials and workmanship to be equal to the foundation of the main building on the Arsenal ground The cut stone, which is square, was excepted in my proposition. l contended then, and do so now, that if they had ight to invite, receive and award contract on a proposal for ordinary stone work, 1t was unreasonable for the lnspec- tors to insist on the words square rock'' being inserted in the contract. herewith give you a copy of their invitation for proposals, after their first publishing the law authorizing them to do sO
 "Agreeably to the provisions of the above act, we will, until the 4th day of March, 1851, receive proposals for building wall around the Penitentiary and other necessary buildings, as specified in this act.
 Proposals will be received to build the wall with square blocks of granite or of ordinary stone work, as specified in the act, and for cov- ering the workshops and other buildings with slate or zinc. It would be preferred to have the walls built of granite, and the buildings covered with slate
 ID. B. GREER, Sec. of State. "C. c. DANLEY Auditor. "J. H. CREASE, Treasurer" The wall now around the Penitentiary is properly called ordinary or ruble stone work. If It was built of square rock or stone, there would be great difference in the cost-more than double. If the Inspectors advertised for proposals more than l have herein stated, l do not recollect of ever having seen them. It is generally said that silence gives consent to a statement, and for this reason, and in justifica- tion to myself, 1 make this statement, which, to the best of my recollection is correct.
 JOHN ROBINS.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

Married-At Fort Gibson, Cherokee Ma tion, on the 5th inst, by the Rev. D. McManus, Capt. CHARLES H. HUMBER, U. s. A., to Miss LAURA, daughter of the late Capt. Rowland, of Arkansas
 In this city, on Sunday evening, December 24th, by James D. Fitzgerald, esq, MT. WnL- LIAM N. PARISH to Miss LENoRAH BALDWIN, both of this county.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
CHAS. A. STEWART,

"I started to California in the spring of 1S46, With the intention of accompanying Capt Lea witt of Napoleon. had got as far as the Greek natlon when the war with Mexico broke out, and retraced my steps, and went to Mexico. Capt. Leavtt with his small company of men, was then, as l understood, out at some trading post, Edwards, 1 believe), awaiting those that he expected to join him. While in Mexico saw statements in the papers, that he with his small company, had attempted the trip alone, and were all massacred by the Indians, the au- thentlcity of which 1 never ascertained, altho' l felt lively interest in their fate-not that had ever either seen or was acquainted with any of them, but from the fact, that had in- tended sharing the perils of the trip with them. which the war with Mexico prevented my do- ing.
 l, in 1850, started across the plains for Cali fornla, and while on my way, encountered the celebrated mountaineer, Kit Carson, with whom l had two or three hours conversation. in the course of which reverted to my former intend ed trip to California and the fatality of those few. that had attempted 1t. 1 told him that as far as my knowledge went, that their fate was undecided. Kit then informed me that he knew all about them. He informed me that they ar rived at Off l remember right) Santa Fe; that they, contrary to the remonstrances of those who were acquainted with the dangers they would encounter in the further prosecution of their journey at that time, still persisted in go- ing on. They were attacked by the Apache Indians in the range of mountains beyond Santa Fe, the particular name of which I dis remember. In the first fight they had with the Indians, if my memory serves me right, three of the Americans were killed, but the h. dians were repelled with considerable loss. The Indians then gathered in larger force and Ill a few days overlook them again when a ter rible conflict ensued, which terminated in the destruction, by the savages, of the remainder of the Americans. The Americans fought des- perately, and killed numbers of the Indians; and my impression now is that they got out of ammunition; that, however, 1 ani not certain of Kit informed me that they had fought bravelv, but that the odds against them were overwhelming, and that their death was inevit- able. He further informed me that he knew the very places where they so bravelv lost their lives, and could show their bones to me. Kit obtained his information of the fight and result from some tribes of Indians; and, if my mem ory serves me right, told me that he had been there since, and saw their bones I returned from California last January, and avail myself of this first opportunity of communicating by hand to Capt. Leavtt's surviving friends, what little information have obtained of his and his comrades fates. It is but just and right that the fate of brave men should be cherished in the memory of their friends. Any further information which am capable of giving, will be promptly attended to, and given by address ing me as follows:
 WM JAS. AUSTIN,
 New Albany, Ind"
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

This being the day fixed by the two houses, for convention to elect Chief Justice, to fli the vacancy of the Hon. Geo. C. Watkins, the Senate accordingly repaired to the Representa- tive Hall. Nominations being in order, MT. Logan nominated K. H. English.
 MT. Rector, nominated Thomas Johnson.
 No other nominations being made, the roll was called, when on the first ballot, MT. Eng fish received 65 votes, and MT. Johnson "A votes. Thereupon Judge English having re- celved majority of all the votes, was declared duly elected, for and during the term, prescrib- ed by law
 The Senate then returned to their Hall, when on motion of MT. Lemoyne, the Senate ad- journed
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

Cr How lonesome is the freside where there is no newspaper Ask the man who has a family paper to read, with the latest news, the good stories, the useful lessons, and witty say- ings of the newspaper him its value.- Let him be deprived of it for few weeks and then ask him to put value on it. Itwill have risen above all price.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
River Intelligence.

Louisville, Dec. 15.-The river here is vet at a stand, with 3 feet in the canal The weather is warm with prospects of rain. Nothing of any moment doing in the markets.
 , Cincinnati Dec. 15.-The river here is now stationary. Flour is quiet with sales at ST. 65@$7 70 per barrel Provisions dull Hogs are selling at $4@$4 25 per 100 pounds.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

OF We find in our exchanges the following caution: -s
 The Masonic Fraternity and the public ge- neraliy, are cautioned against a man calling him. self Richard Henry Lee, who says he was a hcaplain at Fort Inge Texas and that he is now on ms way to Washington, D. c. He is no doubt base imposter and great scoundrel, and IS travelling from Lodge to Lodge asking aid as a distressed Master Mason.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

ARKANSAS lNsECTs.-A citizen of Arkansas, while on board of steamer on the Mississippi, was asked by gentleman, "whether the rais- ing of stock in Arkansas was attended by much difficulty or expense"
 "Oh, yes, stranger; they suffer much from insects"
 "Insects! What kind of insects, pray?"
 "Why bears, catmounts, wolves, and sich like insects.'
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27
A New Governor of Utah.

Nev Fork, Dec. 14.y,The Washington cA respondent of the Evening Post of this city, states that Col. Steptoe, of the United States army, has been appointed by the President, Co., vernon of Utah, to take the place of Brigham Young.
The true Democrat., 1854-12-27

o." Sir" said one of two antagonists with great dignity, to the other, during dispute which had not been confined to words, "you have celled me scoundrel and liar, you have spit in my face, you have struck me twice; hope you will not carry this any further, for if you do you will rouse the sleeping lion in my breast and 1 cannot tell what may be the con- SeQuenceS'