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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

rHs PoRrLAsD AID LIVERPOOL ssxAMns.--rLe steam.
ship Canadian win leave Portland tho ist OF Decem
Der Tor Liverpool she viii be the second departure this
season, to be followed BY every month during the
winter Tho line il composed Of eight Ane steam
ers, three Of which entirely They are named
the Ottawa, Cleopatra Charity Erie, Huron, Ontario,
Canadian and Sarah Sands.
Emp AoscscAHELa Nsw BEppoRD.--rhe fact OF this
ship having bsen carried into the Arctic Ocean by Ice
AZ tho Of the winter Of 1853 has created
much interest Up to cur last accounts no news had
been heard OF bor, notwithstanding H. ~ ship Rattle.
snake an eoasted up to the utmost points Of navigation
allowed by the ice and whaler had almost taken the
course tho boDongahela took stiD there was nothing
which would gre Indication Of her fate more than
the statement OF the natives TO the captain OF The Rat
resnake, that three masted weasel had gone into tho
Arctic Ocean. This could be other vessel than the
Monongahen, az there other vessel that would
be likely to be in that situation BY the Of the
r. l.. Frost we learn that report current among
the whaling feet that cask had been picked up sea
containing articles belonging to the Monons ahelA ~
proved by the II this be true, there Is bnt little
doubt but the vessel and her entire losNets
Bedford Shipping List.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

FIRHA fire broke out in the pianofoEte manufaetory
OF Messrs Conner Clerk the rear of No a2s Bridge
street, Fulton avenue at - o'clock, Wednesday
night The IRE communicated to the adjoining sash and
blind mandatory of Messrs Fithan h Joy both Of
which buildings, with their contents totally
destroyed The dwelling of Mr. Conner, which fronts
Bridge street, considerably damaged The build
ing in which the FIRE broke out and the dwelling house,
owned by Dir. jeremiah aundell, who sastans
aggregate loss of probably 1000, insured in the New
York state aLd Nassau Insurance Companies. The loss
sustained by Conner Clark amounts to 81 600 partially
insured in the Rensselaer, Insurance Company. FhiaD
Joy damaged to the extent Of 81 200 partially in
sured in the Nassau Company. Henry Beecher cabinet
manufacturer, occupied portion OF the piano
forte mandatory, and lost about $500 worth insured
for 5000 The fire is supposed to have been caused By
incendiary.
ARRsr ON CHARGES OF FALSE PRI1ENoEs.-Deputy
hcrin Higgina arrested two men, named Gideon L.
Walker and Aaron p Cline Monday last, on the
charge Of obtaining $500 worth of segars from Mr.. Alb
hey, in Coll street. false rcpresen tatons. On Tues
day the officer arrested Samuel B. Fritz, who
associated with Walker and Cline, the charge of oh
tanning oil amounting to $50 in valne from the agent
OF Daniel f. Wright, oil merchant in Furman street. On
the day subsequent another complaint made against
Walker and Friis by Thomas j. Wells; who charges
them with having obtained $500 worth of machinery
from him BY the number Of Others, Il
is thought have been victmized by the same parties
They brought before Justice Blatchiy, the Third
district police station house and committed 10
on Friday (this) morning al 10 o'clock.
TAnGrS ExorasIoS.--The John J. Greene Guard pro.
ceeded to Greenwood, Monday a large. excursion
They numbered thirty Ave mnskets, and accompa.
MED by Stewards Brooklyn Band They dinsd at the
Franklin Hone their return, and gave ball in the
evening at Peoples Hall, the corner Of York and
Pearl streets The officers Of the company areCapain
Thomas AcNamee; LIST Lieut. James A. Duffy; 81 Lieut..
Edwin Beverly; Orderly Sergeant, James Brewer. The
following prizes awarded to the best shots list
gcd watch presented BY T. Collins, won by VIM. White
ID fifty dollars, presented by j. J. Greene by A.
Corson Sd, twenty dollars, presented by James A. Duffy
won by John Finn; ash, silver tea set presented BY
Nwin Beverly, won by Capt. Thomas McNsmec
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01
Personal Intelligence.
ARHlyALs.


A. tss 50. Kish9aa-iIon S1,nei b. Srsessr Jsgstoas
schenectady; Hon. L. IAthrop Albany Hon. s johnson,
New Hsyen Hon. A. Breckenridge, yirginia; non A G..
Iosap. Crcnnati; Hon. Russe Sage, Troy: Hon. n W.
Warfeld, Melbourne; Hon j. Il. Reynolds, Elmirs: Wm
Cassidy, Albany; Hon J. WashbuIn, Maine; Hon. ID Nc
Comber, New Hamrshre: Hon. III. 4. Barnard ',r. 81 r.
Thomas Rev. Jarsea 4. 0'LougEn Roston Hon. Jud 20
Wheaton, Norfolk; rr L. ROGERS Aorristown; n. i. l.
U. 3. A.; Rev. G. Story, ST. Lawrence.
At the Metropoisn-H c. Hubbard, Connecticut: j. Da-
wilson, Chicago; c. w. Kenyon and family, calissraia j.
w. Newton, New Rochelle; IL Allen yornsut; Capt. Non
teath British Army Hon. C.-Sumner Boston, H. Church.
New Haven; G. +. Shipnsn, Phsdslphia J. Eurseaot
Now York
From Richmond, &C. in the steamship RoanoksMrs Isns
u Austin, Dickinson, Miss A Moore, Miss G ID
Perry, John L Putnsm, Mrs Price, Miss T. + Parry
Capt George Pesrce, John Kean and daughter Thomas
NcCIusky, LADY and two children. Miss Randolph Mrs
Garratt and four children, Miss Martha Wake
Hall and Gilbett StannArd, Thomas Wright, Cas
Miss & Myers-26in steerage.
From London ship PAestine-Xr Hail. Nrs Sargent ana
child Miss Sargent Miss Sargent Brooklyn Mrs. Wsksr
want, Washingtop; Mr Milton. Mr. Hurst England.
DEPARTURks
For Charleston in the steamship M.rion-Mss Middleton
Miss Middleton, Mrs + W Kimbal Mrs Paterson, Mr
a Groves. Mr. Lsngc Mr. Ross, A Lancaster, j d.
Rev Bishop Reynolds, Rev Carr, Mrs G Cosgroye.
John Carter. Kiiscn, VIM Drown, r Reynolds AMI
lady, Brown and lady, Joseph Bedell Edward Dcsn
Miss Julia Dean and servant, Mrs Middleton, Miss
Middleton, Middleton, A Middleton, Mrs hcFali.
Mrs pale-snd a In tho s.eersge
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Comptroller shall advertise for proposals. FOR
one years sdvertislog In Eve newspspsrA Bids
are to be made by the line for each time pub
bsbed, end each applicant shall set forth under
anadavit his city circalatioD--the award to be
made to the newspaper Offering TO perform the
work for the lowest price per one thousand
papers so circulated In the city"
And this 10 the entire rerult Of q years la
Dor. The mountain has lsbored, but il has not
brought forth even q mouse. The plan proposed
IL 20 mysterious that we cannot fally under
stand 1t, and 1t is not nnal, as Mr.. Flagg's
award goes back to the Council. The expense
would be enormous, say from thirty thousand
to fifty thousand dollars. There is no me-
cessity for advertising in five newspapers-one
or two of the largely circulated journals would
answer the purpose Just a. well. 1t is all q
trick to deceive the leading jouraals--thcy have
been humbugged Gil summer only to find that
the Council has attempted to play them fiinsy
trick, by way, we suppose, Of gaining some
telat for their miserable end. 1t is plain that
this plan ia intended to de eve. II the Com
mon Council desires to advertise in the HERALD
why does il not 90 to work in the straight
forward, busipeeslike manner adopted by
all advertisers. If chambermaid wants
place she brings her money and her advertise
ment to the HERALD ofiice--her business is ac
compliehed-the HERALD performs its part Of
the contract, and the advertiser is satisfied
Now, why should not the city follow the excel
lent examples of other advertisers Sim oly
because the Corporation does not desire to 3D.
vertise-the Council wishes to hide the notices
for its own purposes, and at the same time the
members of the Common Council attempt by q
shabby trick to keep within the letter Of the
law, to deceive the people and to humbag the
journals that are entitled to the advertising
This is the plain truth of the matter, and we
only point out the deception and rascality of
the present Council for the enlightenment Of
the people, and as a warning to the incoming
city government. These things must be reform
ed altogether.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

MoRE CORp0RATION DECEprI0Ss AND RASCAL
rHs.-we recently gave the history Of several
paving jobs now being hurried through the ex-
piring Common Council, and many Taxpayers
have Indignantly rem nstrated Mt the wholesale
plundering Of the treasury, which has become
q prominent feature In the administration Of
our city affairs. Probably in our statements
the amount which the city will suffer was under
stated. Sill we find that the Corporation has
its defenders, who attempt to throw the blame
of the present expenditures upon the Common
Council of 1853. Allow.n g this to be, in part,
true, we do not see that II mends shs m ter
If the people must suffer, 1t is q matter of no
particular consequence to them who oria.nated
the measures which waste 80 much of their
money. There can be no dispute about one cir
cumstance and it is the only important fact in
the whole matter, namely, that this Common
Council is spending the money.
The Common Council Of 1858 has been abused
Tor leaving legacies to its successors; but it
appears that the reform council Of 1854 Is now
following directly In the footsteps of its ilas-
trious predecessor. That is what we wish to
impress on the minds Of the people. Their
servants escape The blame of extrayagance by
charging the origin Of 1t upon the persons who
preceded them Ia Office. This game works so
well that, if it is not effectually chec'sed, 1T
will come to be standing rule. Every corpo-
ration should close up Its business at the end Of
the year. We want no dead horses. II the pre-
sent Council leaves anything for the next we
rave right to demand that their proceedings
hall be nulliAed. In this way only can the
people be protected from official pluuderers.
At any rate, they will be able to fix the blame
Of extravaganza upon the proper persons.
There can be no shifting of responsibility then.
The Corporation advertising has been re-
feTed to; and, during the last year, long and
loud complaints have been made by contractors
and others of the mannerin which the Council
have dallied with this business Up to last
May the HERALD printed the Corporation adj
vertisements, receiving three thousand dolisrs
per annum for the work. TDree or four papers
Of smaller circulation were paid proportionste
sums. We refused to continue 80 print the
notices unless the city would pay Living
price for the work. Six thousand dollars was
the sum fixed by us. The spring passed away
summer and autumn ct II iound the Corpora
ton .. work npon the intricate problem, which
is solved by any servant girl In FIVE minutes.
The result of these lsbors is misty PROPOSE
ton which comes 70 N from Comptroller
Flagg. This resolution provides that the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01
CITY Intelligence.

FIRE ~ NORTH WILIAN STRErr.-Between three and
our o'clock yesterday morning fire discovered in
the second story of the premises No IL North William
trect occupied bye w. schechter importer oF tobacco
pipes and fancy articles, The fremen quickly on
the spot and extnguished the flames before ese nded
beyond the room in which IT originated On examining
the after the Are 1t found to have orgina d
n very suspicious manner, from box standing
shelving This box was burnt from the inside it, com
tents apparently had been loose paper and straw N
Schlecher Is said TO be sick and consequently not
at the ERE, any other person representing his
interest il Is said there insurance the pro-
pery in lie New York City of 81 800. The damage By
Ere and water win probably amount to between s'o nd
lA0l.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

Seward coalition, by this new party Of The
Know Noshings.
This new party are in the aeld-their pr'n-
ciples are substantially disciosed-sheir power
IL beginning to be understood. Where are the
remains of the vhig party, the democratic
party, and the Seward anti-slavery party 70
got What win they do! What can they dot
Against the Know Nothings we have the sd-
ministrstion party In the South, and the Seward
party in the North. Divided they can do no
thing. VIII they cCmbinef Let the discnssion
commence for the campaign Of SO.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

Delinquent agents 10 this establishment are informed
that unless they immediately settle up their accounts
more suitable persons viii be appointed in the places
Persons wishing TO become agents Of the Nxw YoRK
HmAIp win be supplied from this establishment
promptly and at the usual ratesses~sygr per cent
dieosnt, cash IN adronce.
Agents IN the country, dealing with city agents win
end II TO their advantage 10 send their orders direct to
The office Of this paper. JAMES GORDON BE2yNErr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

The Lnts Know Nothing Banquets In Massa-
chusetts--frlportent DcvcIopcmcnts Of the
Principles and Policy Of the New Party.
We appropriate several columns OF the
HRRALp this morning to the proceedings Of the
late banquets Of the Know No.hings ut Boston
and Waltham, Massachusetts, In honor Of their
overwhelming tr;umphs in the recent elections
in that State. To the Developments maize In
the speeches delivered at these festivals, we in
yite the attention Of our readers Of all parties
curious TO know something Of the principles
and policy of the Know Nothings as great ia.
tional party In this view the doctrines enua-
clated and the general policy foreshadoSod At
Boston and Waltham, will be found to be not
only very interesting, but vastly important
and instructive.
We sec nothing In these disclosures colc1-
lated to excite alarm-nothing to justly
the allegations Of the Washington Union,
that this new party Is in league With
The anti-slavery societies against the sonta =
nothing to sustain The charge that the gre
hjeots Of the Know Nolhings are the expulsion
foreigners born from the privileges to
f, Nah they are entitled under the constitution,
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Political Intelligence.

TIE NYw YoRK CASvAM.--Ibe canvass. says the
Albany Journal Of the Goth ult was closed last night
and all that remained 10 be done was to foot up the
columns. This may take day, or 1t may take week,
just the Board thinks best. II Is pretty evident
however that nothing will be discovered In the canvass
In the footings to materially change Mr. Cark's
jority Of 2sb.
The Know NothiDgs made clean sweep at the recent
municipal election In ShelbyvilIe Tenn. They elected
the Mayor James IL Neal Recorder, and all the Alder
men,
The Know Nothipgs Of Connecticut held convention
or general meeting in Hartford, Conn., the 2Sth ult
The objects Of the convention reported, were in
reference TO q State ticket
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

F.RE-Yesterday morning about six O'Clock fire was
discovered In old pnoccupisd building In Even street.
near varet Engine companies Nos. 4 and were soon
on the ground aud extinguished the flames. Damage
about 500.
Tie examination Of Oliver Leo charged with the muir
Ger Of Mr. Harrison the election rot has been post
Toned until Wednesday nsxt.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

The Espenscheid Hat. for the Winter of
lS5i-5 is Of the richest and handsomest fabrics
ever produced by New York halter at any price SOLD
for 50 SO, at 11S Nassau street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

Famous Man n Knox.-We would hike to
write bis biography, for think it would se equal TO
that of Barnum for IL the latter is the Napoleon Of
showmen," Knox Is the Napoleon q hAtters." For
he make light genteel agreeable and fine hats such
usually sold for s., and sell them for 81 Keeps
two stores going 128 Fulton street. and $50 Broadway
Keeps seicsmen busy and has time to show the
ladies his superb stock Of furs that he sells cheaper
than any other dealer in the city,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

Mclean Complimentary Benent. The Conn
mittce ofarraneements havo the honor to announce
to tho public that the proposed complimentary benefit to
Mrs. Mclean will take place at the Metropolitan theatre,
Saturday evening, December 2, or which occasion
MISS JESSIE MCLEAN
win make her frat appearance the stage, supported
BY unexcepfionabie array Of dramatic talent. Box
Book open.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

WHEELING, Va, Nov. 80, 1853.
The river here is in fine navigsble condition, and
steamers arriving and departing freely. The
ton Of navigation has given business streets
usually lively appearance and large business i going
onward
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

II IN De course II events We come 70 stand In
need Of the European nasions-if We desire
Commercial advantages, or any other favor
granted by one people to Anstbef-we msy hnd
It's effects. Soy what we v II in New York and
Washington, 30 long - our representatives as
London, Paris end Nadrid evinoe in their scts
hostility 10 the governments Of Europe, we
must count upon their enmity. We must ex-
pect that they win do ms 81 the harm and the
least good they can; and this we shall have
incurred without the smallest prospect or posi-
bility fgain.
The time viii come, no doubt, when all par
ties in this country win acknowledge that the
United States cannot become an Iahmael among
the nations When it does, the class from which
n. Soul6 and his friends were chosen will cease
to furnish us with foreign ministers. 1t IL, per-
haps, well, however, that We try the other plan
little longer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

Opera Cloals, Moare Antique, Velvet, satin
and Cloth CoMks --GEORGE BR0DE 81 Canal street has
iust received per asia consignment Of magnificent
opera cloaks In MORE antique richly trimmed and Of
t6e very latest styles Also few beautiful articles In
ladies are respectfully invited TO examine Mr.. Rrodies
splendid stock before purchasing elsewhere.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

wedding CARIBBEAN Assortment OF Ever
dells elegantly engraved wedding cards envelopes &C.
be had ON application sent BY post to part
the country EvERDEIT,
No: 800 Broadway, corner Of Duane street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

Get 4 Good Likeness for q Holiday Present.
ROOT No. 363 Broadway, win give ono that Is per.
feet in all respects. Photograph, crayons, and sfeeo
scopes taken In any weather
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

GovSrnnaent Stock Bank, Michigan. taken
At so cents Merchants Bank, Bridgeton, 90 cents;
Lewis County, 40 cents; Washtenaw 80 cents; Eghth
avenue par-at EVANS Clothing Warehouse, % snd es
Fulton street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

Anson's OaGuerreOtypcs-LarXe Size fDr 30
,ens; colored and in rich case, twice the Size taken
for 30 cent? and equal in quality and size to any that
made elsewhere for 81 ANS0Ns, $50 Broadway,
spposite METROPOLITAN hotel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

Great rush for ~. Daguerrcotypes f-5OO
taken yesterday, giving the people sattsfactou Some
thing to be thankful tho occasion HOLMES United
states Patent Double Cameras take all the portraits OF
pictures. Depot ESQ Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

Of social necessitySo save your money and get first
class large siae pictures Of yourself and family for 81
cents, ct 4a5 Broadway, corner of Howard street.
GARBANATI, Artist.
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that this new American party had really joined
the league OF the Seward auti-slavery coalition.
But, having finished Off the administration,
we next find the Know Nothings in New York
turning their batteries against Seward and his
disunion party. They took the field at the
eleventh hour, or it is very evident that they
would have done che work as effectively for
Seward and his coalition in this State. as they
did il for the administration In Pennsylvania
and Ohio. In Massachusetts,, however. with
the most unqn, stionahle impartiality, they have
iepudisted wings, democrats, AM free soilcrs,
and have taken the State and the field on their
own account Under these auspices we regard
he late fes t;vals a. Boston and Waltham rs fur
nislipg the official key TO the programme by
ihe Know Notbings for the President cal
paigp.
The proceedings at those festivals, we re
peat, arc in their general tenor emipentIy con-
sentative and constitutional foreshadowlng
strong national platform for the Presidency.
The rough corners and sharp edges Of the pria.
ciples avowed by some OF the members Of CHS
new party are natural enough under eli tae
circumstances. But these sharp edges and
rough corners will be worn of under the fric-
ton Of public opinion before the election of
$50. Suffice it for the present, that the Know
NothiDgs stand as bulwark for the profession
OF the South against the Seward anti.sl avery
coalition that the Know Nothings know too
much to interfere with the institution Of slave
ry--that they are arrayed again { the admin
iatration and the wretched spoils policy which
hes brought it SO low--that they arc 10
the field as q new and independent party,
against all the old parties and factions Of the
North and the South, and that they have or.
dalnea new order Of things, q new or ganizs-
ton Of parties, and new men, now measures,
and a new administration at Washington ont
and ont. As the accumulated debts Of the
bankrupt spectators and flnanciers of the epoch
Of 1867 were swept of at stroke Of the pen
under the Bankrupt law; so, from all appear
aDces, will the old broken down party buck.
sters and party platform be awept or an,pg
the rubbish Of tho administration and the
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"a IAoo
The daily union., 1854-02-17
SPECIAL OFFICES.

Proposals are invited for supplying the following Offices
IN Louisiana for the net proceeds Of SAID Offices respectively
limited to a sanl be named the proposals in each
Black Hawk Point froun Naichex Miss. 20 miles sncs
week.
Bsyoa Barhary from Springfield, IA miles, once a week
Big Bend from Borodino, 10 miles once a week
Bayou Bruff from Washington, 10 miles, once a week
Faussee Point from New lberis, 3 miles, n week.
Hermitzse from Waterloo, 3 miles, twice a week.
Pleasant Grove from kcstchie, 20 miles, twice a week
Red Bluff from Black Jack, i6 miles, once week
Salt Spring from Sparta. IL nailcs, week.
Spears Store fross Cherry RIDGE 10 miles week
Tunca from Saint Fraacisyiile, 25 miles, week.