Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-01-14

New York Col Gates Col. Burke Major
Merchant, Capt. Judd and wife, Lieut.. Free
mont and family, Lieut.. Loeser, Lieut.. Vanyort,
and the ladies and children are on board the
barque Kilby. Capt. Watkins, Lieut. Chan
der, and Lieut.. c. > Winder, are on the ship
Antarctic.
1t is said that after all had left, the San
Francisco was scuttled and sunk.
MoSUMENTs-Knud Iverson, poor little
Norwegian boy was drowned by his compan-
ions, because he would not join them in steal
ing fruit and Emanuel Demon was whipped
TO death, by the father who had adopted him,
because he would not tell lie. These are
yeritable truths and demand our commenda-
ton and sympathy. All that can be learned,
indeed, about these noble little boys, should be
written down in proper manner and printed
in little book, with, If possible, the engraved
portraits Of the boys Such book might be
made profitable to many young persons, as an
illustration OF the beauty and loneliness Of
truth and integrity. But let US hear no more
about monuments--costly marble monuments.
They would serve but to tell to our children
how rare amongst us are the virtues exhibited
by these martyred boys, without impressing
upon the mind the lesson to be derived from
their example. A beautiful book should DO
written, and it should be produced in elegant
style, as q suitable gift for every child who
would emulate their example.
10 NoRToH's LITERARY REGISTER, FOR
1884, published by Charles B. Norton, agent
for Libraries, II Chambers street, New York,
contains 40 pages descriptive Of Libraries the
entire journal Of the proceedings Of the Libra
rians' Convention, held in Philadelpha in Sep
TENDER last covering more than 40 pages; l6
pages Of Library Statistics, 10 pages Of a
Register of Education in various countries; SIS
pages Of American Publications in 1853; and
few pages Of literary and artists advertise,
ments. II is q desirable volume, and we thank
the publisher for the copy he has sent us.
10 Charles Dickens, whose mercenary
spirit led him to write book disgracefal to
himself on the United States AS. he saw
us, but who did not merit all the no
tice that was then taken OF him by the
American press, has recently said something
in our commentator that appears to excite
an equal degree Of feeling, but Of an opposite
character. This sensibility TO the. opinions
Of others is certainly a great weakness in the
American character
10 Our newspapers are fond Of alliters-
tions A writer in the Pittsburgh Gazette
speaks Of Kuba Kanada, and the Konstitution
MISSISSIPPI SENATOR --Our information that
Hon. A. v. Brown, and not Hon. Jefferson
Davis, has been nominated by the Democratic
caucus as It's candidate for the United States :
Senate will be found correct notwithstanding
all the reports to the contrary. Our informa-
ton, at least, rests upon very high authority.
Miss Lucy SToNE.--It is said that this
lady made hundred dollars by each lecture
she delivered ut Louisville. She is tbis week
leoturing at Pittsburgh and the Gazette, after
speaking Of her overlooking houses says:
She appears to have no difficulty whatever
in saying what she has to say. With fine
voice, modest and youthful appearance, an
easy lady-hke address, and an eloquent COM
mand of language, she will succeed wherever
she goes, in securing q faithful hearing
LARGE ROBBERY OF CusToMHousE Goops.
The New York Euening Post, Of yesterday,
says:
Ramors have been ahoat for some time Of
an extensive system Of frauds practced on the
United States Government by certain snug
glers, to the amount of 100000 Rich pack
ages Of Canton goodp, by the British mail
steamers, have been carefully rifed and re-
closed by evidently experienced hands. A
watch has been kept up for somc time, and
Abraham Van Boskerck, United States inspect
or, brought before Justice Osborne minute
description Of distracted articles, and some tes-
timony bearing on tho case. Thereupon
search-warrant was issued for the store Of Lew
ison & Brothers, Of John street, who werc sus-
pected Of having the smuggled goods
"On making tho search, were found dia-
mond stones watches, pearls and other costly
foreign articles Of jcwelry, claimed to be Snug
gled through during the late voyages Of the
steamships, valued at about 100000. The
property has been deposited with Collector Red
field, TO await further action in the matter by
the Government. Another case Of smuggling
was brought TO light yesterday afternoon, by
custom-house officer Godfrey, who traced the
parties to Jersey City, and ELECTED seizure Of
q large amount Of iewery, which was landed
without paying duty. The goods in this in
stance are described AZ consisting Of nearly 100
fine watches, q double.handiul Of diamonds,
and some other materials Of great value
A GREAT FALL.--Tho New York CONNER
cioi advertiser Of yesterday afternoon says:
at is reported that in consequence Of the
rapid thaw and heavy rain of yesterday morn
ing. undermining the brick. work Of the new
west wing or extension Of the Pavilion Hotel
at Rocksway---a building about 100 feet long,
35 feet wide, and stories hight gave way,
and is now q total ruin. The. hotel il owned
by Mr.. Bainbridgc, Of New York, whoee loss
must DO large.
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