davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-30

The London Ahenanm of March 25 SAYS The French
are certainly little in advance of in certain matters
We refer more especially to the way in which when
their ornaments leaving France for foreign service
they contrys to provide for other than merely military
science VINO has not heard OF the commissions which
attended the hrst Napoleon TO Italy and EgyptY Who has
not had occasion TO feel grateful that the republic sent
S9t hs body OF artists and scholars to the banks of the
Nile who discovered old world under the sands of the
desert and brought back with them to Europe the se
crss of the psst The second Napoleon who goes out
70 the far East with mighty armament is as we hear
to be similarly attended. COMM sson will be named
commission of artists and scholastic accompany the
sxIedon to the Black Sea- the Crmea, the Danube the
caucasus wherever the fortune war or the spirit of
adventure may lead the Anglo-French A celebrated
marine painter is to perpetuate the glories by the
nal Tor the people of the two countries to find on the
walls OF Versailles artistic commemoraon of battles
In the memory OF which they may take equal pride.
The Lord Mayor of London the EnOlsb min
lsters and foreign ambassadors at grand banquet on
Saturday, March 25th Mr.. Buchanan was present In
proposing as toast the health of the foreign minis
yves ne saw two whom it had been his good fortune
10 nave heard on several previous occasions
the closest feelings Of smity to this country hsar
ne meant FIRST the Minister of the United States whose
people we considered as brothers, pursuing like our
selves the arts OF peace and commerce. and dusing
blessings of liberty the habitabe globe and he
meant, secondly, the distinguished gentleman who SO
France" (Cheers.)
The Bathurst (New South wales) Free Press of the
LIST of January says"M Mr. William Hewitt the popular
author and journalist and brother of Dr. Hewitt OF Mel
bourne is on professional tour through every known
gold field of our continent accompanied by his two sons
Mr. Hewitt now his way to the Ovens from Bendgo
and purposes visiting the Turon Bathurst and the
Of Sydney during the approaching summer
We are given to understand says the Citizen OF the
10Th OF February, IAN East India paper) that the IA
nous ear OF Juggernaut Of Muhes, near Serampors,
was totally destroyed by fire the night of Monday
last and the odekuries or propretors OF Juepernau
have been merged in grief attribung the accident to
sognizant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-30
The shootl' g Affair In Austin, Texas.


Our city was the scene Of an unfortunate affair on
Monday Last, in which young man by the Of Gwn
nephew 81 the California Senator OF that name was
seriously and perhaps fatally, wounded by Capt Grum-
sss u appears that some difficulty had occurred be-
tween the parties on Saturday last in which Gwin re-
cevsd blow from Grumbles On Monday the former
waited upon the latter and told him to himself and
night like msn-adding, that he already armed.
Upon this suggestion Grumbes procured double barrel
shot gun loaded with buckshot which he placed con-
venieny for use About half past Ave Gwin was seen
crossing the street from the Swisher House. carrying
similar weapon. Grunbles took his gun and leaving
sassida,s coffee house by side door, went Int neigh
boring house and Immediately fired upon Gwin the lead
taking eject upon his side somewhere the kidneys
Several persons Immediately to the side Of Gwin
whose hand was streaming with blood, when Grum
bles rsshed across the street, and raising his gum
called upon the bystandsrs to dsperse that he might
have another shot at him. At this time Gwin was
ssarmed and through the intervention Of dsnterssted
persons, Grunbes persuaded upon to desst in his
purpose. The principals had been drinking on each
An examination of Grumbles took place before Justice
Allen on Thursday, who held him to bail in the of
600 to appear at the May term Of the District Court
hessrs Bfownrgg and West, in the absence Of the
District Attorney represented the State the former Of
whom took occasion 10 say opening the case that
appeared without hope Of reward that derived
from indicating the laws Of the land.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-30

its scenes and incidents unpretending as thew WAN
make Il green spot in the memory OF many whoesrt
cipated in It, among whom We hope shall have
pleasure oil CHASING our city's distinguished guests
THE BALL.
The complimentary bail last evening In honor ofM,
Fillmore and Mr. Kennedy, given at St Andrews
recollection seen brilliant assemblage on any pre-
yious occasion In Savannah do we remember any
rally enjoyed BY those present The lower hall which
was devoted TO the dance looked the for the
almost entire absence Of decoration. The
garrshed with the national colors depending gracefully
on either sde At the other end of the hall oppo-
sile the entrance, rich dais Of crimson, and the
uonal coors, with tasteful frnges had been erected
the back being composed of q splendid mirror reach
ng 10 the top, and the draperes falling around
Sf sGa char specially dedicated to the use
ana that Of the best Of ornaments polished inviting
lookng hoor the hall boosted other ornamental fix
aul.s, hut happy and smiling faces, glancng eyes,
gaceini forms in constant motion and brilliant
ues lsni ther enchanment to the scene and caused
uhaaoIned, adorned the mostn
AZ nan Iast ten O'Clock the EI President and Mr. Ken
Eeoy ATTENDED by the senior managers were announced
and uron their entering the room he comnany and
tne guests passed up TO tie further end Of the hail.
MheIe they were cordially received by his Honor the
Mayor After they had presented to the ladies' and
such strangers preent desired an Introduction the
dance was again renewed and proceeded with great zest
and lvelness.
supper announced about half past eleven and the
rsIaed to the upper rooms set apart for that
stantias, decaccs and rare viands
MT Fillmore and Mr. Kennedy left the ball room at
ha past twelve O'clock but ths festivities were pro-
longed to later hour. -
THB EX-PREsIDENTs ARRIVAL AT CHARLESTON.
From the Charleston Mercury, April 26.]
ExPresdent Fillmore, accompanied by Hon. j. p Ken
nedy arrived in the city yesterday afternoon shortly
before four O'Clock by the steamer Gordon from Savan
nah committee of the Council, consisting of Alder
men Prrgle, Beach, Martin and Akin in company with
Hon j. L. Petigru Dr. Porcher Mr.. Geo. s. Bryan, and
other gentlemen went board to welcome him, and TO
escort him to the shore In Difference to the wishes of
M Fillmore, 10 address Of any kind delivered
The occasion and Immediately on landing Mr. Fillmore
citizens who we're assembled around, and entering the
carriage awaiting him, driven to the Mills House,
Where apartments had been prepared for him the
city guest
Exiresiden Fillmore will be received at the City Hail.
az ne clock TO day by the Mayor and Aldermen when
We hoslahtes and welcome TO the city will be tender
ca by his Honor after which Mr. Fillmore and Mr. Ken
necy will be introduced to the Council Chamber which
will be thrown open for the reception Of the public.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-30

The above enumeration comprises the rank and file only
amounting to total of fighting in the finest or
Ger OF equipment, and in the highest condtion-com
prising grand total of 5731 men and muskets In
this enumeration the STAFF is not included neither are
the commissioned or non-commissoned officers OF any
part OF the forceso that the round number Of 80 900
men and officers of all ranks may be safely down as
the effective force ready to take the field together We
may observe too that the above calculation giving $50
men, example, to each of the infantry regiments
under rather than over the mark They are fact re-
CURED to bring that number into the field but it is well
Known that many of them embarked in sti larger force
The s5th left Portsmouth in the Medway steamer on
Thursday, l,O70 strong 220 more than the minimum
contingent. The 93d embarked than 900 men At
Plymouth The 50th mustered 100 at Dublin and the
Rifles 1t Dover over that amount.
These are all the effective force-not to speak of the
followers and attaches Of all Sorts and the sailors and
marines OF what We may safely call the Black Sea
squadronsince they have entered that definitely to
carry the terror of the British against the common
enemy OF Europe. The marines under the command Of
Admiral Dundas exceed 900 men, and his ships are
known to be mauned with full complement Of able and
experienced seamen The French force by land will mus
ter 40 600 men. The land forces will muster at Gaipo
which situated most conveniently n the old Thracan
the top of the Hellespsnt and the COM
advantage Of being open to both seas-the Dardanees
on the one side, and the Bay of Saros on the other
Troops be landed embarked on either side the
land being extremely narrow at this particular
point On the Egean side the Bay OF is at hand
with the ancient highway by the Hebus to Adrianope
On the side Of the Heespsnt and the Propontis Il IA In
close contguity by water to ITSELF and
most admirable rendezvous for any operations In the
Bosphorus or the Black Sea.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-30

ABDUCTION OF YOUNG LADY AND ATTENPrEo
yIol RHcE-0ne OF the most daring offences ever com
Ramos Yesterday II appears that Patrick Ryan, CLERK
In cert ain establishment took fancy TO far young
school girl named Honora A. Wood whose ruin ne A.,
wastortunat IL prevented and now in fair way Of re-
ceiyng the reward Of bis deeds.
The fdavit in the made by James Wood, the
brother OF the girl and 10 In substance follows-On
Monday the 18th instant between and O'Clock In the
afternoon when atlantis sister Hoaora A. Wood, M
nor aged about IL years returning from school,
named Patrick Ryan, met her the corner OF
Cont Claiborne streets and at once ssissd her and
forced her into cab which standing all ready
the sidewalk, with the door open. The carriage was
driven by colored man, and, as Ryan jumped In, he BY
blows and threats, attempted to silence the GIRL and
threatened shoot the driver he stopped or drove In
ony other way than the pointed out The ear
rage was then full speed driven down the old Shell
road the togate was passed without stopping 70 pay toll
assistance till she reached the lake. yielded 70 the threats
OF Ryan and ceased to cry for aid
the carriage to the railroad whereupon Ryan compelled
the girl walk there with him. threatening TO kill her
II she resisted made any noise. In passing rsstau-
TO send for an officer This the abductor overheard and
hastily dragged his intended victim on boord OF the
steamboat California, and had her entered on the pas
senger list for Mobile his sister But being on board
of the boat, Atlantis sister disregarded the humans
threats and exposing his infamous conduct TO the cap
tain, begged his assistance and protection which were
parties were carried to Mobile; but from that place
captain sent telcgraphic despatch TO amant inform
ing him Ct what had transprsd sn I'd requesu5s I'm
6cers 70 arrest RYAN when the boat returned. Wher
upon aant charges said Patrick Ryan with assault
battery attempt 20 commit rape, and the abdnction
Kidnapping Of free white person. and prays that h
dealt with as the law directs.
Xwarrant having been procured, the accused WAS Ar
MIA and was admitted 10 bail for his appearance IN the
nm OF 81 The girl WAS Of course, restored 10 her
nIious parsnts.--N. o. True Della, April "a.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-30
Hoard Of Education.

Board Of Education.
The Board met last Wednesday, E. G. Benedict, In
the chair The minutes of the last meeting read
and approved.
From school officers Of the Nineteenth ward-Noni-
mating James Gallagher Denis Tubridge and H. Edrdge
Trustees Of Common Schools, In conformity with the
amended school law, signed BY majority Of the school
From school officers of Ninth ward-Applyins for
for repairs Of school at the corner OF Grove and
From the PRrupxST-Drawing the attention Of the
Board to an educational exhibition Of all nations which
was shortly to be held in London The President thought
that il would be advisable under these circumstances
that the New York Board Of Education should be repre-
scented at the said Exhibition, and that models OF its
books plans Of school houses furniture &c. should be
sent there. Referred to Q select committee OF seven:
The PRESIDENT also announced his intention OF visiting
Europe this summer, and would act a. delegate from
motion was then made to appoint chairman during
his absence; whereupon, MI. Commissioner Williams
was duly elected.
That the oath section of the by laws be 80 amended a
to include the LIST day of May among the holidays granted
That The members Of the Board OF Education tender to
their mucn respected President their earnest wish FOR
his health and welfare in his contemplated voyage and
their fervent desire that he may be speedily restored 70
bis position among them, as an ardent aDorer IN the
cause. Adopted
or the Executive Committee on Free Academy-Recom
mending appropriation of sl26oo for purchase OF
four lots on the Twenty second street. Adopted.
or the Auditing Committee-Recommending an appro.
praton Of $77s ~ for sundy expenses Of the Board Of
Educa ton Adopted.
or the Committee on Salaries-Recommendng the fol
lowing annual salaries to different oficers-To the City
Superintendent 81 to frst Assistant superintendent
81 5OO Clerk Of the Board, Tin addition to dwelling
$1,000 Deputy Clerk, 500; Assistant Clerk VI ooo;
Engrossng Clerk $780, Clerk in charge Of depository,
81 Assistant Clerk In depository 5000 Superintendent
Of Workshop 81 Porter in the depository Jsni-
tor $500 These salaries to take effect from Let Of May
next with the exception Of the superintendent OF work
shop which would date from LIST Of January Last or'
dered TO be laid on the table and printed.
Of the Committee Sites and School Houses-Recom,
mending appropriation Of for the erection OF
new school house the site Of No. II, In Seventeenth
street Adopted. ,., -
or the Recommending an appropriation OF
for fitting ap and furnishing ward school NO. o.
In Twelfth ward. Adopted. 80
OF select committee appointed to prepare list OF
school ocers-Statng the trustees whose term OF ser
vice are undetermined. Adopted
The Board then proceeded to consider the report OF the
Committee on BY Laws, &C., recommending sundry
changes in the bylaws OF the Board The report was
taken up by sections, and adopted, with some amend
ments.
The Board then adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-30

the stewards OF the Jockey Club felt so inclined have
been contended for usual but Saturday last IL was
announced that the stewards in conjunction with tine
noble Master Of the Buckhounds 1.-THE Earl of Be.s.
borough who Of the stewards the Ascot meet
ing rrtue ecif have due nsileraton determined
TO decline the proered IT, The win this wear re-
the shape Of the Old Ascot cup being fr niece
OF plate OF 800 sovereigns value made up by the grant
OF zoo sovereigns from the fund.- added to sweep
stakes OF twenty sovereigns each We have reason to
believe that this decision has given very general salts
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-30

CoNFIRMATIoNs BY THE SENATE-The following
nominations have been confirmed by the Senate
Samuel n Hawkins, register Of land Office at Grenada
John Q. Henning, register of land Office at Willow
John c. Hebard, receiver Of nnhli~ --------- :.
Arthur J. Gallagher, do, at vsndala, Ill.
James l.. Garland, of La receiver of public moneys
Opeousas, La.
Abraham Brawley, do. at Stevens Point Wis.
Joseph Bell. do at Jackson, Miss
Francis r. Ferriera do ut St Augustine, Fla.
Albert G Ellis, do. at stevens Point, Wis.
Fielding J. Densng, to be register at Columbus, Miss
John Cunningham, do. At Lebanon, Ala.
Drury Bynum, do. at Augusta Miss.
Elias T. Buckner receiver at Fayette Mo.
George NJ Beattie, do. at Jackson, Mo.
Otis Hoyt, do. At Willow River, Wis.
Seland Wright, to lie register at Fayette Mo.
Jonas Whitney, receiver at Milwaukee, Wis.
ravid G Tutte, register at St Louis No.
James Talbot do At Indianapolis, Ind
Alexander snodsrass, receiver at Lebanon, Ala.
Theodore sherer, do at Chicothe, Ohio
Theodore Rodolf, receiver Of public moneys at L.
Benjamin H. Nooers, do. at Henasha, Wis.
Calvin W Ruer, do at Indianapolis, Ind
Henry Plenman do at Mineral Point, Wis.
James McGinnis Of Ohio, to be register Of the land
Office at Chilicothe, Ohio.
Edmund " Martin do At Spartan, Ala.
Cyrus X. Lord, do at Defiance, Ohio.
Nathan W. Landis do. at Defiance, Ohio
Jacob II. Kimbail do at Milwaukee, Wis.
Joel c. Squiers, do. At Mineral Point Wis.
James C. Van Dyke to be District Attorney Of the Uni
ted States for the Eastern district Of vice
JOhn w. A6hmead, resigned
Peter Alexander to be District Attorney for the West
district Of louisiana vice Joseph N Fitzpatrick
signed.
Allison ". Rabbit Iowa, to Be Secretary for the Tor
ritory Of Utah.
Barton A. James, of Missouri to be agent for the Oase
river, sacs and Foxes, Ottowas and Swan Greek, and
Black river Chippewas
Joseph B. Austin, Consul for Ciudad Bolivar, vens-
Euela
jenkins Ross, of Pennsylvania, Consul at Palermo,
Sicily, vice julius c. Kretschman re called.
George w Brsndreth, Of New York, Consul ct Ply
mouth, England.
Ram Juanes Patrelo "a citizen Of the United Stately
do. 1T Merida and sisaL Mexico.
Jason Beckwth surveyor and inspector Of the revenue
At New London Ct
Clark Elliott, do, at Middleton, Ct.
Edward Ingraham, do, at Saybrook Ct
John Hastings, do, at Pittsburg Pa.
Charles X. Gardiner, Of the District Of Columbia,
veyor general for Oregon.
John Westcott, of Florida, do, for Florida.
Eugene Wartelle, receiver Of the public moneys
0pelousss La.
Patrick Quigley, Of Iowa, do, at Dubuque.
Geo. McHenry, of Iowa, register Of the Land once
Dubuque, lows.
John Culbertson Of Iowa, receiver Of public moneys
At Fairfield, Iowa.
James Thompson Of Iowa. to be register of the nd Of
fee at Fairfield Iowa.
Thomas A. Walker, Of Iowa, do, at Fort DIES hoines
Phnsas Cassaday, Of Iowa, to be receiver OF puoi
moneys at Fort des Moines, Iowa.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-30
The Turf.

THE EMPERoR's VASE" AT ASCOT, ENGLAND.
The London Times, Of April 10, says For some time
past II has been matter Of speculation and inquiry in
The sporting world whether under existing
the piece Of plate value 400 sovereigns which the EN-
neror of All the Russas has for the last nine years pre-
heath and which has formed the great Of the meet
nr viii this year be included in the Thursdays pro-
eramme The plate has been ordered, and might, had
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-30
Superior Court-Generai Term.
nrrrornuo


Apru 2o-.John Wutfau a0aiua The Hudson Fire In
s,.yoncS o. rpanv-Judgment for plaintiff
John Jam,esom against Diebod Acknowledgment for
plaintiff. n.,.
Alfred Ladd aodima Samse Church.-Report set aside,
reference vacated and new trial ordered
Penslope n Lawrence agaiwa The Fdr~<rs Loan dmd
Trust Cempany.-Judement affirmed.
plaintiff ~,
Ja~es xcxasses, de-, agoina Wilton Vrron'-Jads-
meut Affirmed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-30

quarters win be fxed Several commanders of the Royal
the service The Caradoc waits the arrival at
harseilles OF Lord Raglan and his party who will pass
two OF three days at Paris en- route for Turkey.
The stall as now settled stands follows and are
enabled to give fun and correct account Of the
army, which already on its way to the seat of
STAFF.
Lieutenant General-I.ord Raglan. &C. commander
Lieutenant General-Sr George Browne.
Major Generals-Hs Royal Highness the Duke OF Cam
bridge Sir De Lacy Evans Sir Richard England and the
Earl of Lucan.
Brigadlers-Lord II. Bentinck Sir Colin Campbell
Pennefather Earl Of Cardigan, Richard Airey Adam,
Scarlett Sir John Campbell, Butler and Ware
Deputy AdJutant General-Brigader General Estcourt
Deputy Quartermaster General-Lord De Ros
Assistant Adjutants General-Leutenant Colonel Hon.
L. Maule, Lord w. Paulet, c. r. Doyle W Sullivan Hon.
A. Gordon and Major F. Cobourne
Assistant Quarternasters Colenes
cunyngham, Hon. p +. Herbert Major +. w. Mcmahon,
Airey, Hon. 7. fackenham, T. Wellesley.
Depuy Assistant Adutant and ster General
Captain Wetherel Hardinge Hackett Morris Sankey,
Blake, WoodfoId, Wortley, Yeere Butler, and Hawen.
ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY.
Two troops ........ 365 Reserve forces OF Ar
Six companies artillery, 40 tillery 800
Royal engineers sap
pers and miners :. 225 Total ...........2,43 49,
troop Of horse artillery 1888 strong 2o4 horses four
howitzers. Founders, and two ~ FOUNDERS.
field battery IL 100 strong 40 horses four howitzers
Founders, and two "a Founders
Three companies OF battering trains
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-30

they reconducted their quarters by their escort
and committed to the guardianship Of hessFs Bass and
ileglorn.
They srent the evening at soirse where much OF the
beauty and intelligence Of the city congrcgated and
many friends by their urbanity and cordially In
deed they great favorites with the ladies' and IL the
truth must be told, they seem equally fond Of the fair
sex. II womans rights established, Mr.. Fillmore
would be next President.
Mr.. Fillmore left Thursday morning for Macon,
where similar honors await him.
1HE Ex.PREsIpENr's ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION AT
SAVANNAH.
from the Savannah News, April %
We visited the depot at 5 r. NJ. The Chatham artil-
lery company, under the command Of Capt John Gal
lie, drilling In the yard. This company, our
readers may remember organized in 1886, and has
yet been out Of commission II entertained Gene
raj George Washington when he visited the city OF Sa
vannah, as President Of the United States II consists
Of three men, of whom forty Eve present yes
tsrday afternoon.
The company had four pieces Of artilery-other wise
Shortly after we had reviewed the artillery and salts
fed ourselves that we might with perfect safety TO Tho
honor Of the city entrust the nunciaos Of thos
friends the heutenants six infantry companies arrived
and arranged themselves in good order IN the .plcou
warehouse OF the depot We closely inspected the all
and after having convinced ourselves that the
not resIonsble for their dusty shoes by look ng at
own unPolished looking boots we pronounced their re
gimentas to be all perfecta decision which, Of course
gave great satisfaction to citizen soldier kings.
The six companies were:-ls The Phoenix Rifemen
Capt w. "a Mills, twenty nine men; ID the RePnep'ii
absence by Lieut. Davis forty six men, 3d. the Savannah
Volunteer Guards, Capt. J. p screven forty six men
men, 9Th the German Volunteers Capt. steigen thirty
three men 9th, tie DcKab RiAemcn, Capt Ganahi com
manded In his absence by Lieut. Bilbo, twenty sever
Of yolunteers) were commanded By Col A; R. LAYTON
Officers included there In all, two hundred am
hfy seven perons in military ~ nv
guns, by which the Tx President was saiuted -
his arrival At this moment the warehouse anu INC sur