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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-11-22

s3B DR.. J. II. Thompson, m eminent
and popular physician of Columbia, died
last week at Chestcryillc.
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LANCAsTERVILLE. sc.
WEDNESDAY. NOV. 90. 1854.
Agents for the Lancaster Ledger.
Terms of the Ledger,

Cash in Ndvnnce always. No paper will
be stopped until paid for unless we choose to.
We have fine assortment of JOB Type, and
are prepared to do any kind of Job Work,
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NJ. Chas. s. II. Burke, the well known
commedian, died in New Yerk Of consump
ton, on the 10th inst, aged 81 years.
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LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA.
A FIERCE BATTLE FOUGHT.
ENGLISH TROOPS DEFEATED.
ADVANCE IN COTTON.
Now VorG

z New York, Nov. l6.
The steamer Asia has arrived, bringing
Liverpool dates Of November 4th.
/. On the 25th force of 10000 Russians
attacked and captured the forts in the pos
session OF the English at Balaklava-a fierce
engagement ensued, which resulted in the
withdrawal of the Russians, after great loss
on both sides.
The operations Of the siege were said to
DC progressing tavoraby for the allies
Two Russian ships had been DESTROYED in
the barbor, and the Quarantine batteries. MS
before reported, had been silenced. The
baston OF Fort Constantine had been dam
aged by the explosion of magazine.
AT Liverpool Cotton was in better dc.
mand, at Is. led. per, ID. advance OIL mid
ding grades-sales of the week $1,000
bales, including 1000 to 81 cculators and cx-
porters.
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October 24,h. 1854.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-30
Fires In New York.


We noticed in yesterdays HERALD the destruction by
IRE Of the car house belonging TO the New York and
Harlem Railroad Company. We then stated that
the estimated loss would amount TO upwards Of O0o
IL is now thought that the loss viii be much less than
that amount There was, understand an insurance
OF only COO ON the building, and the stock
and the material Many Of the workmen will
suffer considerably by the loss Of their tools There
were several cara removed from the before the
flames reached Them and only four were destroyed and
three or four baggage which stood outside Of
the building when the eastern side Of the wall fell
fireman was badly injured by accidentally falling from
the stable on Fortythird street In reference to the
origin OF this fire. some facts may be elected on the in
vestigation made by the Fire MaishaI
FIRE AT THE METROPOLITAN HonI.-Between II and
O'Clock Saturday night FIRE was discovered amongst
some straw, under the stairway leading to the wine
vault Of the Metropolitan Hotel. The smoke became
very thick throughout the lower part of the
and the fire bells struck the alarm for the Fourth dis
trct, which brought full attendance Of fremen and
police to the hotel However, the prompt assistance Of
the fImen was not required, as, by the aid Of hose
always kept in readiness in the building and plentiful
supply Of Croon water the fire extnguished by the
inmates Of the house, but not until the flames had
scoched considerably the underneath part Of the stair
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-30
SWINDLING in LAND SALES.
TO THE LDrr0R OF fHK HERALD.

Allow me through the columns Of your widely circu-
lated Journal TO state facts respecting the swnd
ling operations of land SPECTATORS, and the imposition
pracssd the public in the sales Of building lots vii
lage sites, &C. From the in which these sales
heraded to the public by advertisements circulars
and posters the unnated very naturally conclude that
those making such sacrifices to promote the interests Of
the industrious part Of the community ground down by
high rents, the most pure minded phlanthropists,
true interests But when arrived the ground there
may be several knots Of three to half dozen per-
sons each in animated conversation prasng the proper
IT, Of extraordinary improvements that shortly to
take place, the railroad that's to be built in three
months &c. On a closer acquaintance with these cha
racters they will be found TO be the Peter Fpnks Of the
SPECTATORS and when the sale begins they bidding
and bidding until finally the lots knocked down BY
the auconeer those Peters for three times and some
times six times their real value.
Other lots offered, and II real bidder can be in
duccd to offer sufficient to make object the Petcr
Funks do not overbd him. but will allow the LOT 70 De
knocked down TO him. and he imagines himself 20 nave
great bargain. At the conclusion OF the sale ne pays
the auctioneers fee Of Ave dollars and ten per cent on
the purchase or perhaps half the purchase money and
the balance with interest in two or three years But
what Il his astonshent to learn in the course OF Few
weeks ON making inquiries, that sdjoning property,
the sum and that the lot he bid III for two hundred
dollars which he considered dirt cheap, IL worth no
more than thirty or forty dollars Finding himself
svipdlcd In majority Of cases. II he has not already
Maid more than one half the purchase money he con-
eiudes 10 NJ Il 70 and bear the loss The above state
ents are fact and be fully attescd BY one Of the
VICTIMS.
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oeSst;i Sea- stated insured for $1,000 Ssr al
with salt ont 81 ashore 18th inst The west sad
saved and Il saysnnsh The owned Il
on seeouns The captain does not know vEstSs
there was any insurance. Is
Foreign Ports.
81 A% IS RssnSp rraala
nts
SIR Rrss Ga :sss Nary
sAiIisoRR.x.ro Oct steamer Putnam Albany; :Aip
Fs S.sa
do1is Gsllsy ApdaIss w a.ss Ss@s.X
wight !ass % ssas M.sai: 5ssI.
Rses Tho. f.ss weaver SYsri Martha Burgess syvss
DEE osS Sis s Ssi e%a1 hd1dss
n:sps
r Eli SlPS asSsna.1 insSy csrsn Balnssa:
ls ss ana ssy Albany Council: hs:::
imy snow: New YeIL Sosd.sll ksnsvn Sso.slI; oe:.s
oy f ss caSss
ssSn 1is & koaj
tons), Smith, Charleston; Warren HAllctt Allet Dalu
ing En:
fepha Cahusse Wells Frankfort Me- to load for pensa
As c,s
Baker. Philadelphia Geo " Cumming Novel; New York.
BUCKSPORT-Sld Oct 10 ship Folsom new, Heasan.
CHARiEsToN-Arr Oct Is ships Richard Golden, Black,
Ps.p 'S so .
Corson Philadelphia Thos Bartlett, Hopkins Camdon
Ne: Sid chip Lydia, brig Tartar, sehr Jas Rose :.
Oct 70 y shs pSs ps
or t Quarantne do; schr Montrose winscw, NYork o.
the Tar bark name unknown. Cid 10th, bark "
MEcHixsIn port oota5 briss Molunkus Bailey for IA
yana; OBrien, Stuart, for NYork; schrs Ambassador
Eaton, for do sid brig State Of Maine nev Gates Ia
EORroIK-Arr Oct Is schr Empire, Osborn NYork In
Hampton Roads brig IIaps Jones' from Florida for New
and for pro,sons Anna Jenkins sherwood from Bsiti%ors
for sss sm SaSS ,%
NEW sSs Oct ~ sehrs rho Smith Briggs,
iark Robt Pennc stanton Cardenas Sid shr Alexander
Mitchell Curtis, Philadelphia.
dehs sehrs Amelia lunt Porto Rco GEORGE yraa
Clap Atakapa Fulton Jacques baltimore; Native Ameri
car, Daley Huntress, Daneyi and John Fsxcn Armi-
6kTIANBMGrr oct eSr lucy Ann Doughty pha
= fROvIpENcE-Arr Oct n bark Nopenthe CBr), Hatfield
Va; Lcu.s Reeves Day, James River; Charles Henry.
Beckett R0ndous Psrinc Ingrshsm Albany; Orator,
mcs Es Ssw f Sr M sssr S5 wsss Dawes s
tern port according TO wind; Williamson Jr Winsmore
and Minnesota, Baker do; soop Oregon, Burton NYork
SACo-sld Oct % ship Pepperell tnew, 06S tons Jordon
SID brig Draman.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-30
BROOKLYN CITY Intelligence.

DAsTAIDLY AssAuLr.-On Saturday night last, Mr..
James G. Rhodes, of the Brooklyn Superintendent
of the Poor assaulted in Fulton avenue, while
his way home in wagon from Flatbush, by three ruff
fans, who beat him badly with clubs He was SO much
injured that he fell out of the wagon in insensbe
condition He recovered sufficiently, time AFTER to
make his way to drug store his horse having started
for home, and taken up by citizens. Officer
Wolyen observed Mr.. Rhodes coming along, near the
Fulton market and seeing the condition he in, aided
him home. His injuries serious and will con6ne
him to the house for time He was not acquainted
with the assailants, and cannot imagine what motive
they had 10 attack him.
wagon, stopped near the house Of Gale 20 Monroe
place. and while held the horse the two others went
into the base ment entry and carried off two kegs of but
ter valued at about $780, which they put in the vehicle
and drove away Officer Frost observed them, and went
in pursuit As they found themselves detected
they deserted their vehicle and two of them escaped
The other named John Wager arrested and locked
mr. 10 answer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-30

Major General p Y. Smith, of the United States army
was at Fl Paso on the goth Of September.
lis rumored that General Pillow to be sent to Utah
as Governor Of Mormondom.
Rev E w Gilman, of this city was to preach yester-
day In Cleveland, Ohio.
Mrs. Myra Clarke Gaines, the widow OF the lame.tsd
and gallant General Edmund Pendleton Gaines saws the
Washington Union Of the 2sth inst is at present ON
visit to the city She has recently New York to
see daughter who was for some time seriously ILL., but
who, we are happy to hear, Is pronounced o0nvA-
lescen Mrs Gaines expects to leave the city in day
two for New Orleans where she has revived her suit
Clarke She is as cheerful and ndomabis as ever ana
enterains entire conndepce that she will finally
the estate When the case is again brought before the
nen counsel in the persons Of Rufus Choate George
Wood, Esqures Mrs: G. is in the enjoyment Of good
health ouoyan. IN spirits and in appearance and con-
At The astrepolitan Hotsl-HSn John Wood Maine; T.
Bell sss cS:ss and family Bssss IL w.
sSneslo Mexico; Hon T. Abbott MOnsrea c. H. 0ra.t.
s:.:1s as . GsE; e As .nssa
r. S. 81 r s;Ts :ss. ss
H.s e 4scs :ssI ' ..o s;;s b. H.
Msdl:saan I rhI.s$:paa caHans ehs; 0k
bssra Geo. Fh.ysa BOSOM SSl
ne unis. psc; sMSssmcaPs n.et.s.n
Ws:hngsop p G; mon. B. Bruce and family, Gsspss
Mrs Aiken Boston; VIM Ward and family, New York; Rev.
~ vanArsdae do George Fieldhorn and family, Calves
:sa s n P: Say New Orleans Ben
At the Astcr Hcuse-Hon. James Cooper Hon Truman
Smith, Judge HOLSTER and lady, Warrington: Major VIC
lams s. Al I'm and servant North Carolina; Hon.
Judge Nelson Mr. Gales and family Washington Robert
ssle, Virginia; e. IL Mcconnell, Chicago; t. s. Joaes
Tesas Col .nyS ana family Name; Nelson Beach,
savannah; gatchiord, St. Louis j. Young. England:
At the Irving Housc-Rsv A. Chrstman PhilsdslpAia:
Hon s. Y Cole Albany; = h. Hinchman Detroit s. G.
Hutshinson. Ksntusiy Hsrford Jones' Detroit; Hon. T.
Nortnrop SANDY Hi; Col John Nswbold Phadelphia;
apt 7. D. Calender, u s. A.; Lieut. Seldom do.
AZ the r.sssctsM0 Ell: and LADY London; John p
ard, Mississippi; Charles Bennett New Brunswiok; n
aekson New 0rleane Mr. Dickson, do; o. c. Ryder Iyr-
le Mi Hon s. II. King, San Juan Hon W. r. Cutler de-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-30
City Intelligence.


The Foc-TBx wEArHER.-Who ever knew of such
fogey times these. The mist that hung upon the
city yesterday dense that 1t might almost be cut
with knife Yesterday forenoon the skies content
to do nothing than hide themselves behind this
misty drapery During the afternoon, at intervals, the
rain down. and early in the evening 1t poured in
torrents. The weather warm like summers in fact
is mmer Indian summer much to be looked for
any other Of the year. The heavy fog renders
navig upon the waters Of the city dangerous and
he accidents have been many, but not any of them
have had any fatal result. We may look out for
old weather, for within few weeks of
winter.
MILITARY FuXKRAL-The members of the Brougham
Light Guard, Captain John Mcrermott turned out yes
teray pay the last tribute Of respect to their late
mt mbcr, Andrew Wheeler young man who was below
ed by ell who knew him. His remains were conveyed
for nterment to the Cemetery Of the Evergreens.
PHcSoeRAPHy.- lecture on this interesting subject
will be delivered before the Young Mems Debating Soce
ty Broadway this evening by Mr. d. G. Croly, Prn
crsof the Broadway Photographic Institute debate
the eloquence of the pulpit and the bar will take
place Immediately after the lecture, which will be free to
the public
REScrTD FROM DRowNNG.-As the Staten Island boat
leaving her slip at six O'Clock last evening" man,
name unknown jumped from the wharf, and failing to
get on board he fell into the water He struggled for
tmc and was on the point Of drowning when he
rescued through the exerons of Robert Beach and
Thu mas rcnney, two Whitehall boatmen. The man
unconscious and consequently unable to tell his
ma
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-30
Williamsburg CITY News,

DESPERATE ATTEMPr AT HIGHWAY RoBBYRy AND AkRpxR.
Yesterday morning. bewecn and 2 o'clock, young
man named James McCarron, residing in Bushwick,
wayayed the penny bridge road while returning home
by colorcd man. whose object is supposed to have been
TO rob him Of $60 which then in his possession
McCarron first Knocked down and struck several
blows on the head by the coored with large club,
when he cried murder, and at the time drew
vo1ver which the coorcd succeeded in wrenchng from
his hand and fred twice, Of the balls grazing McCar
rons face and but for the timely arrival Of Mr. JAS Hur
who resides near by and heard the cutlery, he would
undoubtedly have been murdered on the spot.
TIE colored man succeeded in making his escape and
McCarron was conveyed to the Second ward station
house. and from thence to the residence OF his uncle in
North Sixth street. where medical aid called in.
The bruises about his head that fears for
his recovery are entertained.
ARREST oy CATTLE SryALxRs,--Two Germans, named
Charles Nicholas and Frederick Fritz arrested
Saturday afternoon by officer Bennett of the Second
ward, charge Of stealing two the night pre-
vious from ravid Harris at Bushwick. search war
rant placed In the hands Of the Officer and the
Of the cows, which had been slaughtered toge
thcr with the hides found in OF the
cucd parties at their residence in Wthers street.
Graham avenue. They we're accordingly locked up to
await examination.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-30
SOMETHING NEW ABOUT LlFEBOATS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

suggestion which appeared in your columns a day
two ago, that eboats ought to be constructed
to allow larger number to be carried than be taken
by any form known At present. without great inconven
ence, to have been anticipated by well known
inventor of this city.
model which have seen will allow any number to
be made to At closely, like tubs in nest at the whole
sale wooden warehouses.
Thus the longboat may contain enough lheboats to
not only the crew, but large number Of passen-
gers and nest Of boats should be turned bottom
upwards on each wheelhouse, whatever can be done
by lifeboats may be effected
The model referred to il constructed Of two boats
nearly alike Of metal, but is not quite broad
the other and the narrower Of the two is set in the
broader and joined all around at the gunwac and SOL
dered rvetted close whereby air chamber is formed
between the two shells sufficient to float the two and
their freight in any extremity.
To secure this buoyancy more certainly, and render
the whole saunch, plates rivettcd from gun
vale TO keel and gunwale rbwse, to form compart
mcnts between the two shells.
To allow the boats thus constructed to sit close in
nests the seats made 10 raise by hinges and stand
upright rather lean close, according to the shear,
against the gunwae. 1t is the invention of Clinton
Roosevelt, Esq.
After the late fearful disaster every practical suggcs
ton tending TO give Of safety for the fu
turc, deserves TO be extensively noticed. x. w.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-30

Charged mith StaIbing his Wye.-A man named Flome
Douvan arrested yesterday by the First Ward Police
charged with having stabbed his wife Mary with knife
other sharp instrument in the lower part of the
abdomen on the night Of the 2sth instant, at his resi-
dcnce q Washington street On inficting the wound
the prisoner and had to the present avoided
the police He taken to the Tombs, to await the
suit Of his wifes injuries, who lies in the New York
Hospital undergoing medical treatment
Arrest for Perju7y.-Two men named William Harris
and Erasus W. Norton arrested yesterday by po-
lccmen Holland and King, of the Second ward, charged
with having committed perjury, in swearing falsely in
the care Of Edward BisseI VS.. in the Marine
Court Of this city, before Justice Mccarthy The
sed parties were taken before Justice Osborne for exam
nation.
Rirer Thieres-Three men, named William Powell
Thomas Dewey and James Pound arrested by on
Hope and Meca Of the Third ward police charged
with having Saturday night stolen from the schooner
President Capt Bruner lying at the foot Of Dey street.
North river cable worth $50 which they dragged
away from the vessel and cut in small pieces for the
purpose of carrying it away easily The prisoners
were discovered by private Waterman, named Charles
Adams, who giving the alarm to the officers the arrest
OF these alleged thieves Immediately followed. They
were taken before Justice Osborne, who committed them
for trial.
Righuay Ro5Sery-A named James Bronson was
arrested by officer Wilson, of the Fifteenth ward police
charged with having by forcble robbed E. G. Per-
rim He taken before Justice Clarke, who committed
him for examination.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-30
FEMALE DOME5TICS.
TO THE EDITOR OF TIE HERALD.

The following statistics Of the American and Foreign
Fmigrant Protective Employment Society," Office 100
Ninth street. corner OF Broadway win be read with in
terest by the patrons Of this excellent institution illus
ratng does the advantages Of the judcous sys-
tenn adopted by which families protected from the
introduction Of dishonest worthless domestics.
1t is hoped that heads Of families will generally
operate with the society by promptly and correctly ALL
ing up certificates Of character when sent to them and
applying At the Office often they may need domestic
help
Concord Of action is all that necessary to effect
formation in the mode Of receiving domestics in families
much needed and in which every housekeeper deep
ly interested.
Number Of applicants at the society's Office since
the opening, in June Observation-Disclosures. 1880
Rejected account Of character ............. 186
Applications for domestics. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1,603
No applicant for q situation is allowed seat in the
Office until her character has been ascertaned by
pondence with her employer -
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DEATH ny DRowSISG.-Coroner Gamble held an in
Quest Yesterday upon the body of unknown at
the corner Of South and Catherine streets, who was
found drowned in the river this spot He il sup
posed to be the remains Of John Campbell.
Coroner oDonnell held inquest at 216 East Twelfth
street. nptn the body OF boy about nine Of age
named James Monks, who was accidentally Owned by
falling into the river OF the foot Of Twelfth street
FATAL FAIL--Coroner ODonnell held an inquest upon
the body Of William Adams, Mt the house 36L Scanned
street who came to his death by accidentally falling OF
shed in the Of his residence, producing such ser
injuries that he died from the effects OF the same
very soon after he fell.
CnorERA.--Coroner Gamble held an inquest upon the
body Of Frederick Cameron, boy about nine years Of
age, who came to his death from cholera at his rest
dence, l34 West Thrth street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-30

AFFAIRs IN MExICo.-We have received the
Brownsville Flag of the 30th u which thus announces
the close of the Tamaulipas revoluton-
Our news from Mexico this week Is not Of very graft
flying character to those who espouse the Of the
insurgents late victorious throughout the States Of
Tamaupas and Nuevo Leon. Since their recent checks
ut Monterey panic seems to have seized upon thenl
and a retreat the consequence. They first retired
to Guerrero town two hundred miles above this
on the river Here they met and repulsed force OF
guars but feeling stil insecure, without munitions
provisions they the chiefs in council decided 70
pass into neutral territory and they accordingly
town now full Of them.
This certainly looks rather unfavorable TO those who
few weeks since left the frontier full of enthusiasm
patriotism and thirst for giorythat glory which was
Wanting battle cry Of "victory or Deathln
" He that cuts and runs away
VIII live to fight another day."
would have been appropriate. Though in justice
to those men, OF them at least II Is but due
say that they have fought with hcrosm worthy the
sacredness of the which they were engaged
The little band at Victoria held the place for three days
abandoned for want OF the necessary powder and ball.
they having exhausted their scanty supply.
Those who fought at Victoria, learn attach great
blame to Col Capisran for not having to their
which would have changed their fortunes very
materially, as united they would have been enabled
to defeat their besicgers with Capisran however,
seems to have turned deaf the entreaes of his
beleagured friends and kept mastery inactivity
beneath the shade Of the chaparral There he waited
until the party driven from the city, and then to-
getber they marched into Nuevo Leon and finally por
tion Of them across the river.
From all that we gather however, the affair Is not
yet over An active preparation to be going on
doubtless be successful in consequence Of better
maturcd arrsngt
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THE HERALD IN THE WEST.

JOHN, Oct. Is, 1864
JAMS GORDON BENNETT ESQ
DEAR SR-I perceive by the dscontnuance Of my copy
Of the DAILY HERALD that have allowed my time Of
pre- payment to expire without remittance. In the
present condition Of the mails is useless to throw away
money by subscribing for any New York daily paper
This place is the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad
forty miles west-or rather southwestern Chicago, the
regular railroad time being about hours from
New York; and yet get the HERALD in less than
four to six days believe the detention IL mainly at
Chicago, where Ike Cook is postmaster, and from
lary distributed you viii guarantee the delivery Of
the DAILY HERALD regularly in mail time, shall be well
pleased 10 continue one Of your subscribers.
Yours, respectfully, ]. HENRY.
Wonder If little Of the delay is not in your own
tce, perceive you have got that chap back again
who folds the papers wrong side out.
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Herald Marine Correspondence.

EDGARTOWN, Oct 2e-sld schrs van Buren,, Victory.
Lanson Dean, Galena Peru, and II Poole, Boston;
Northern Light Hallowel; Ashland, and RosannA Rose,
Salient Rubicon and Sarah Ann Camden koret SAco fre
donia, Provincetown.
No arrivals evening Of 9th.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 2s-Arr schrs A Roach, Bats
man, Boston, Hamlet Hail. and Worcester, Rhodes Prov
dence; Tennessee, Rummell EAstport.
Cearedsteamships Kennebec copes City Of New
York Matthew'S Boston, chip Saranak Rowland verpools
bark Echo Ryder Boston; brig Lyra C.rman Porsmouth
Jones Crcwe Sears; Ranger Shelby: Eva.
Wilkins; L Tay Cain; " Cargill, Hawkins and Mary
Rebecca Fletcher; El.a. Lsaman and Somerset Miller.
Candy, Newport; II Datush Bartlett, NYork; Chas NIL
lsr heCa9erty Brooklyn; Deborah Fox, Bergen Point;
Henderson, Godfrey, Warren, RI Twitcher, Laughiin.