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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-25

gued last and referred to- The parties were o"o'rs
Of ship Mischief plaintiff owning two thirds ana
onetLI She was taken by latter, with power 81 ait1r
re f-on rain.0 10 san Francisco, and sold brinia.
500 600 but alleged by plaintiff Ia have been bought IA
and subseq uoay cold at Hong hoAe b. ti,nHlh, T..
yerv mnch larger SUM. On Ire arrival Of The deicn dut
here in June heleposcis large vi Iorgaa & Co.,
banker He e1prfsc his reenes- to settle balance ot
plsiD,,G share, at ile rate OF s3-yOO lhaVnT PAD
and certain ions and charges. Planih claimed
much larger amount and obtained an order 70 hold TO BAL
IN fiu, law debt and a-o eiouihg Hr-srs. Morgan \
Co. from parting with any Of TIE money deposited with
them 10y defendant. Motion made to Vscaie the order
l!e Cour; LeA, that where tie claim IS fo moneys re-
ceived bv defendort ~ agent and the proceeds or
balance Of the property sold injunction Is proper oai
il calnui be applied 10 other money aud whae 'es
to receive than the amount admitted to be proceeds
the ground Of fraudulent purchase and subsequent sa
tie MUM lion cannot the increased amo1h'. "a
that he las RICH; 20 Injunction until ms I'm y 80.
lished. Payments must be deducted bnt "h-ts no az
lowed. Injunction TO remain for stOOO 'soi'ed d -
balance.
THIRD DISTRICT cOURT-BeOre wN 3. MSseH
s,r1. ~ S1SrB w.RD FoR sELLSG WITHOUT LIcESsE.
CITY Of New.Yark srt. William hunEl -
pefendnu keeus public house al NO. iJ3 HufsOl-st
Tie su ! one Of several brought at the instance Of the
Cv TemperaDce Alliance, TO recover penalty Tor selling
spiiuous liquors without license Mr. Russell aPpe7rec
fr 1efen.e He cOntended that the Board Of EKcIse
the Ward were bound By law 10 grant licenses 10 persons
Of good moral character, who citizens Of the United
s:atCs &c as defined in the awtha the Board refused
TO grant any licenses whatever and Dissolved and that
apv persons nilv free 10 sell spi1tu0us
LIQUORS in The Ward without license
Nr. Halkin for the plaintiff, eonendtd that deiendent
Rad no right 10 sell syiriuous liquors under any crcun
without license and 10 whether the Board oil
Excise is bound give license not question to be
decided by the Supreme Court in the Maudamas no"
before it, He moved that all the except that part
which denies having sold without license, be stricken
out.
The Court in deciding the motion held that by The
terms Of the law it il entirely within the discretion al the
Board OF Excise whether they will grant licenses or not,
but the ODER hand it j. penal in any person to sell
r..tn ic4rc no INV NOT
may grant one licenses, but says that they may
gran; licenses 10 such parties in their discretion they
may see fit sc. If defendant has sold liquor without
license be is liable Motion strike out parts of answer
ted
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-25

kaILRoAD ACCIDEl tn regular a. .!.A-
deba was DELAY ed Last evening by the breaking OF the
forwu-d track wheel of the tender Onequarter OF mile
from Tuls low and .K m'ts beyond Trenton Inc tram
was passing al the rate thirty mills an hour when the
wheel br,ke Another engine dispatched FROM lren-
ton which conducted the train into JERSEY City a. l25
clock. No damage was done beyond tue breaking Of
the wheel.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-25

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cl-stels1u Of ps-t~-sF matters cJuIecec
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-25
Passengers Arrived.

4. Lo,S cod R.A:e, from iasaa.a.-J. MARTINEZ On
chine Mice Tore HI 4 sister.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-25

body was taken to the Cathohc Cemetery on Ba-c-
cause the friends had not the proper certificate from the
German Catholic priest. 1t was allowed 70 remain eI
uo,ed above gIound in the coffin tai Suhdy night, when
-L.r ,,rs III o lie Pntter feLi.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-25

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS-Bcfofe Judge ISGRAHtN.
DECISIONS.
WiUsm n Merritt az. Martin TAom-e
fer.rovl % tc thc sac If .i1 Tbs ". wi' %
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19
SELECTIONS FOR ANEwsPAPER.-Mostp peo.

SELECTIONS FOR NEwsPAPER-Most peo- pie think the selection of suitable matter for a newspaper the easiest part of the business- How great an error It is by all means the most difficult To look over and over hundreds Of exchange papers every week, from which to select enough for one, espicially when the ques. tion is not what shall, but what shall not be SC. lected, is no easy task. If every person who reads paper could have edited it, we should hear less complaints Not unfrequently is it the case that an editor looks over all his ex- change papers for something interesting, and can absolutely find nothing. Every paper is dryer than contribution box and yet something must be had, his paper must come out with something in it, and he does the best he can. To an editor who has the least care about what he selects, the writing that he has to do is the easiest part of the labor. Every subscriber thinks the paper printed for his own benefit, and if there is nothing in it that suits him, it must be stopped, it is good for nothing. Justas many subscribers as an editor may have, so many tastes he has to consult. One wants something smart, another something sound. One likes anecdotes, fun and frolic and the next door neighbor won- ders that man of sense will put such stuff in paper. Something spicy comes out, and the editor is blackguard. Next something argu- mentative, and the editor is dull fool. And so, between them all, you see the poor fellow gets rouggly handled. They never reflects that what does not please them may phase tbe next man; but they insist if the paper does not suit them It IS good for nothing. Vermont Times.
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19
President Pierce at Home.

It will be gratifying to the friends of the ad- ministration, to know, that notwithstanding the disatfecton of Burke and his traitorous confed- crates, the administration is still unscathed in New Hampshire, on the high ground it has ta- ken on all questions appertaining to the domes- tic and foreign policy of the country. The fol- lowing resolution, among others, was adopted at recent convention of the New Hampshire democracy:
 Resolved, That the administration of Frank lin Pierce has been directed by high, pure and national considerations, and has exhibited proofs of wise, liberal and patriotic policy-that it has shown itself true to the great principles of Jefferson and the early leaders of the demo- cracy of the country; and, therefore, we con- tinue to repose in it the most unlimited confi- dence, and to entertain for it, and especially for its distinguished head, the warmest feelings of attachment and regard.
 A Aresolution was unanimously passed endors- ing the Nebraska bill
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19
Bold and Ingenious Frauds Upon
 The Pension Office.

Some parties in Cincinnati have been detect ed in transactions similar to those which distin- guished "very respectable judge" and other dishonest rascals in Lancaster county, Ohio:
 In January last the commissioner of pen- sions received, through the mail, certain papers, purporting to be the declaration of Catharine Swan, widow of Jesse Swan, late of Clermont county, Ohio, deceased, who was in his lifetime a revolutionary pensioner, and claiming pen sion in her own right as his widow. This de- claration purported to have been made in open court, before the court of common pleas of Clermont county, on the 17th of January last and to be duly testified by John $. Griffith the clerk of said court with distinct impress sion of the seal of said court Accompanying said declaration were papers, purporting to be the dispositions of Thomas Manning, Alexan- der Blair, John Hulick and Thomas Anderson, setting forth the necessary and appropriate facts to establish said claim, all of which purported to be duly authenticated by the seal and certi- ficate of the clerk of Clermont common pleas. Also, certificate of the clerk of the county
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19
Balloon on a Plantation.

MT. Elliottt who recently made balloon as- tension at Washington, descended on Virginia plantation. Thesig of white man descend ing from the skies, says the Star, caused as much consternation among the negroes work ing on the farm as the appearance of Gulliver in Lilliput, and their first impulse was to run away. One negro in particular was very badly frightened. Having determined upon de- scent, as the shades of night were approaching, the @ronaut allowed the balloon gradually to fall down, and when within short distance from the earth, directed the balloon so as to skim along that he might select good place for landing. In his course, he perceived a lane in which was negro driving team of oxen and steered after him. The colored man seeing his approach, stoutly applied the whip to the backs of the poor animals, who for some time went at full speed. The balloon, however
 overlook them. Elliot halloed, "catch this line" The aAiighted fellow looked upwards
 when, finding it really human voice, he leap
 ed the fence and fairly flew to the woods ad
 joining. Previously to his departure, early 1T
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19
Agents for the True Democrat


 WM; |, E; SMITH, Washington county; IAhLEN slLVEY, Jackson county A. A. ;: HAYS, Ashley county; D. W. JEFFREY, Mount Olive, lizard county \. |. PHILLIPS, Washington, Hampstead county: y; I. MlLEHAM, Franklin county; Wm M. BOWERS, Fayetteville; TdDEON TUCKER Batesvle, Independence county: JOHN A. LINDSAY, Powhattan; ELlHU RANDOLPH, Desha county; JOHN M. MITCHEL, Gainesville, Green county; " WM: K. CAIN, Pocahontas, Randolph county; LEWIS sUTFlN, Boliver, Poinsett county; hoOF H. HOWELL Dover, Pope county; J; 2 D. JORDAN, Monticello, Drew county; nus Rl(r<S, Postmaster Richwoods lizard county: M; M VAN VALKENBURGH, Warren Bradley co; GhEEN K JONES, Esq., Smithville, Lawrence county; l.: B. vENABLE, Van Buren county JOHN HAVIS Bradley county; '. Il. JACKSON, Mount Penson, Jackson county: VIM. A. CRAWFORD, Saline county; J. W. McCONAUGHEY, Searcy, White county; A. J BROOKS, Boomer Sebastian county; JAMES M. MONTGOMERY, Lewisville, Lafayette co Capt. w. LANDERS, Sulphur Rock, Independence co: " 5. YOUNG, Dover Pope county; IHO'S F. AUSTIN, Yellvie, Marion county; J. ". BERNARD, Norostown Pope county; JAS K. BERRY, P. M., Huntsville, Madison counav: JAS N. JOHNSON, P. M., Friendship Saline county; C. l.. SWEET, Sweetville, Crittenden county; THO'S MILLS, Polk county; JOHN w. FULLERTON Hot Springs; ROB'T ATKINSON, Leek's Store, Ouachita county; Dr. L. l.. MARTIN, Long View, Ashley county; N. l.. BAKER, Fulton county; JACOB PATE, M., Pleasant Plains, Independence co k. l.. CARGILE, Conway county.
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19

EXCITEMENT IN WEBSTER, TR1MBLE CoUN- TY-EscAPE OF DELLA WEBsTER.-Miss Web- ster, as most of our readers know, was indicted some years ago in Fayette county, for stealing or abducting number of slaves. She was convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary of thls State for term of years and was pardon ed out by Governor Crittenden after she had served the State but a small portion of the time she was sentenced for Recently, as we learn from the Madison Courier, some of these old indictments have beeen revived, and war rant was issued for the apprehension of Miss Webster, which was served, but the lady be- ing very sick, could not be removed. Under these circumstances guard of three men was appointed toremain and watch her. The guards slept at their post, or were careless, or were se- duced; anyhow, Miss Webster escaped on the underground drailroad-vanished, vamoosed, left her dlsconsolate guard to watch the empty house. During the session of courtat Bedford, on Tuesday, it was rumored that Craig, at Mil ton, had written to Judge Prior stating that a party of men had crossed over from Madison and released her vi ct armas-whereupon the chlvalry of that vicinity were much excited. Louisville Cuurler 23d uN
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19

And also in each respective county in the State fol the election of the following county officers to wit: One County and Probate Judge. one Internal Im- provement Commissioner. one Clerk of the Circuit Court, one Sheriff, one Coroner, Treasurer, one Surveyor. and for each township in the several ties Constable and such number of Justices ot the Peace authorized 5y the constitution and laws of this State.
 The attention of the clerks and sheriff sis called to the provisions of An act to take the of the qualified voters of this State for and against call of a State convention to modify and reform the present constitution of this State" approved 10th January 1853 which act provides that the sheris of the ral counties of this State whose duty now Is to give notice of the elections to be held the next general elections in this State. to be held the first Monday in August 1854 shall at the time and place and in the manner prescribed by law fol said general election give notice that the sense of the qualified voters of the several townships of their spective counties will be taken said general elec- ton for and against the call of State convention modify and reform the constitution of this State; and also that it shall be the duty of the several clerks of the several counties throughout this State in making out the several poll books. now required by law previous the general election to be held in this State on the first Monday in August 1854. to add two ad- ditional columns to said several poll books the cap ton of one shall be for convention the caption of the other against convention.'
 The sheriff of the respective counties are hereby required said election to be held according tc law. The viva system of voting is prescribed by law.
 In testimony whereof have hereunto sci
 my hand and caused the seal of the State (L. S. of Arkansas to be affixed at Little Rock
 this first day of July A: D: 1854:
 By the Governor:
 D. B. GREER, Secretory of State.
 By JOHN HUTT, Deputy July 1t ISecget0tu 0f .St1te
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19
Slaves Returning from California

The steamship Pampero, on her last trip from San Juan, brought up twelve or fifteen slaves, who, together with their master were on their return from California to Georgia. These slaves were taken out to California by their master, in the spring of 1850, and as soon as practicable after their arrival in San Francisco. started for the gold mines, where they have ever since la- bored faithfully, the proceeds of their labor rendering the owner wealthy. When they re- turned to San Francisco, the owner addressed them, and informed them that they were free, and offered to rig them out in fine style, and give each of them sufficient sum of money to enable him to start fair in the world for him. self. Without single exception they refused. They had all been looking forward with great glee to return to the told plantation" and the Told folks at home," and so back they all came, and by this time, perhaps, they are astonishing the young darkeys, who have never left home
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19
Execution of a Russian Spv in
 Turkey.

A horrible execution of Russian spy re- gently took place at Schumla. which reflects no credit on Omer Pasha. The revolting scene is thus descrlbed:
 He was conducted by large body of militia ry from one end of Schuma to the other. Ish- mael Pasha with large staff led the way.- At considerable distance came band of drum mers and musicians, playing tunes more suited to triumphal event than to the tragical affair that was soon to take place. Behind them came some files of soldiers; then the condemn ed man walking in the dress of Bulgarian pea sant, his two arms tied with ropes, and held by several knavasses who followed him. The cri- minal was lead to spot in view of all present. lshmael Pasha and his staff alighted The pre- paratlons for the poor fellows execution were very soon finished - nothing, in fact, having been done, excepting the binding of the mans eyes, and the tying of his hands considerably tighter
 The Pasha gave the signal to nine soldiers, who were placed at twenty-five yards from the condemned man, to fire. Three fired first, but only one of their shots took effect It made him stagger and fall. Another three then fired but with little more effect, after which the re- maining three discharged their muskets at him. Four balls in all seemed to have struck him; but | oo Ho " do uoC uedu, IHIce OtlleT SOluleTS were ordered to fall out of their ranks and to fire upon him. After they had done so, several men went up to the unkilled man, and stuck their bayonets into his skull. He groaned so heavily that the crowd heard him. The want of precision with which the men fired, and the tardness they showed in doing their work were very reprehensible, and gave much pain to the foreign officers who had seen military exc cutions in other countries; but the finishing part of the business was little else than revolting to their feelings. Several Turkish officers went up to the mutilated man, drew their swords across his throat, and then licked the blood from their sides During the whole of the pro- ceedings, 1shmael Pasha was quietly smoking his pipe, and seemed as undisturbed by emo tion as if he had been witnessing review of his troops. The spy had been formerly of the Russian army, and was man of some ntelli- gence.
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19

NEW WAY OF MAKING CHANaE-We do not vouch for the truth of this story We give it as we find it in very respectable Virginia paper:
 The latest and most wonderful cure effected by patent medicine is the following: A boy had swallowed silver dollar. None of the faculty could devise any alleviation, whereupon the inventor of patent medicines was sent for. "It is evident" said he, ct that so considerable a coin can never be forced by any emetic known to science. However, let him take this pill, and fattering consequences will be likely to ensue." An hour afterwards, the boy threw up the dollar in small change, principally five cent pieces.
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19
Clerical 1ngenuity-Why the Tar
 Wouldn't Stick!

The treatment of Methodist minister, at Lebanon Ill.,, by a portion of the citizens, to which we alluded the other day possessed se- veral decidedly Imaginable features The fel- low, it will be recollected, had married widow in Lebanon, soon after which he prostituted her daughter, young girl of only fifteen years- The St. Louis Republican, of the 17th, goes on to tell of the Judge Lynch doings:
 They at once proceeded to his house, but the fellow had firmly barricaded himself, and just as they were about to force the blockade, he offered to capitulate on certain conditions. The terms proposed by him were, that he would let them in, and submit to being tarred and fea- thered provided they would dispense with the other punishment proposed. This was finally agreed to, and the impatient mob let in, when, to their astonishment, they found their victim ready for the sacrifice, with nothing on him but a pair of socks, while his naked state seemed particularly adapted to the eccentric costume which they proposed to fit him out with The tar and feathers were at hand, and men willing ly pitched in to give him his new suit The brushes and mops were dipped into the tar buck et and speedily applied to his naked form, while the victim stood 1t like martyr. What was their surprise, however, to find that the substance wouldn't stick and slid off his person as fast as 1t was applied. It was in vain they worked, for the tar wouldn't take hold. Upon questioning him sharply and examing him close ly, they found that the Reverend gentleman had actually greased himself all over, in an- tlclpat1on of the course that would he pursued toward him. Hisingenuity, however, wouldn't save him, and vengance finally triumphed.- Some genius in the crowd suggested method which was immediately adopted. It was no- thing more or less than to sprinkle him with ashes, and little dirt and sand. The plan succeeded-the priming stuck, and the tar and feathers were applied and adhered; after which they trotted him around on a rail
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19
R0ckp0rt. July 1st. 1854.

BRErHREN.-Yours of the 1st inst, is at hand and contents noticed. In answer, say, that the address is at the disposal of the Lodge. Having been Mason not quite two years, in connection with my limited knowledge of the true principles of Free Masonry, causes me to doubt the result of its publication, you antici- pate.
 In behalf of the Lodge you represent accept gentlemen, and to yourselves, the assurance of my high opinion and of my devotedness to the welfare and prosperity of Free Masonry.
 Yours fraternally,
 JNO. P. EMERSON. To JOHN G. HALLIBURTON, and others.
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19
THE MAGNOLIA HOUSE.

HAVING purchased the entire fixtures of the II house in Ashey's row, on Markham street. late ly occupied by Mr. E. F B. LUMPKIN, which had been reftted within the past spring by that gentleman, in the finest modern style we are prepared to accom- the choicest liquors ever brought to the State mixed in style not surpassed by any ortiste west of New York.
 ICE will be kept during the entire summer season, or as long as money procure it and every eforl made te give satisfaction
 Hoping by attention to their business, to merit g large share of the patronage of generous public C. they would say, come one-come all',
 July BROOKIN tE SULLIVAN.
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19

HT The farm of General Cass, which, thir- ty years ago, was in the suburbs of the little village of Detroit, is now the very heart of that large and prosperous city. By retaining pos- session of the land which originally cost but a few hundred dollars he now finds himself worth about three millions from that operation alone.
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19
STAND FROM UNDER!-The Poughkeepsis

STAND FROM UNDER!-The Poughkeepsie (N. Y.) Daily Press says:
 As a dusty looking "colored chld," about forty years of age and from the country, was passing under the scadolding of the building being erected on the corner of Main and Ca- therine streets the other day, brick came down, struck upon his head, and broke in two. He was stunned for moment, but soon recovered sufficiently to get off the following and leave those who had gathered around him in roar of laughter: "I say you white man up dar if you don't want yer bricks broke jes keep 'em off my headH' t j
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19

0T The Boston Herald has been looking into scripture" to prove the existence of the Know Nothings, from a very long time ago, and judges that Absalom was the leader of the first party, from what 1t finds recorded in 2d Sa- muel, xv, 2. which says: "And with Absalom went out two hundred men that were called and they went in their simplicity and they k1aeeO not onythanq'
The true Democrat., 1854-07-19

o. According to an official account of the recent destruction byearthquake of San Sal- vador the capital of the Central American State bearing that name, the population when the disaster occurred, numbered about thirty thou sand. Not more than hundred lives were lost-though not building was left entire in the city.