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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-02

"THE OH DKrEHDERs The surviving veterans who
participated in the defence Of Baltimore in 1914 intend
celebrating the ensuing anniversary Of that battle he
18th Scptember) by visit to sister city Of Aexan
dra whose citizens headed by the Mayor have rendered
them invitation, which has been accepted They NAV
anticipate splendid entertainment
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-02

CosT OF VARIOUS RAILRoADs.-The following is given
the cost per mile Of several important railroads
Western, (Mass.) $64,2 Boston and Worcester,
$70,231; New York and New Haven, SS1,6l4; New
Haven and Hartford, S54,355; New York Central,
$67 ISL; Hudson River, $S1 sl2; Camden and Amboy,
1865 Pennsylvania Central S54 4O0 Baltimore and
Ohio $5, 292; Michigan Central $35, 657 Cincinnati
Hamilton, and Dayton 44s27 Little Miami, $s1 $685.
Michigan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroads.
sea, 500; Cleveland and Toledo, $25, 900.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-02

Valuable ApPLIoATIoN.-For wounds received from
old nails or cuts occasioned by broken glass; peach
leaves well stepped and applied to the wound will give
immediate relief. BY thickening the liquid from which
the leaves have been taken it will keep moist FOR hours
In case the leaves cannot be obtained tea made Of
twigs Of the peach tree thickened will do as well.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-02

The VIRGINIA IMPROVEMENT CoNvENrIoS.-Th bust
ness committee Of this Convention at Greenbrer White
Sulphur has reported in favor Of adopting means finish
the State railroad from Covingon the Ohio river The
object is to have connection with the canal as we'll as the
railroad at Coyngton We think it probable an extra
session of the Legislature viii grow out Of this movement
the next regular session will be held until the win
ter Of 1886 Biennial sessions are not enough for so
large State Virginia and fast an age as the
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-02

John Mailer, German, who confessed that he some
time ago murdered man in New Jersey, and was sent
home for trial BY the nted States Consul at Portau
Prince died in prison on Wednesday last. Some per-
attribute his death to the gnawing of conscience
whilst others doubt whether he had really committed
murder.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-02

LAUNCH OF SLooP or-WAR.-The United States sloop-
ofwar Constellation launched at the Gosport Navy
Yard on Saturday She is edition Of the brave old
frigate Of that which, under the command Of the
gallant TRUxToN, for navy while in its earliest
infancy. mpershabe laures and continued to be while
she foated crack ship in the navy. Some Of her
timber has been worked into the new ship
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-02

The "Ange Gabrep' has been convicted at Boston Of
disturbing the peace by his preaching and fined
$40 and costs. He was required also to give bond in
$500 for his good behavior for six months
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-02

FAriL ArrRAr.-On Friday evening Mr. John Turner,
Of Portsmouth, (va) was shot by Mr. Thomas H. Cooke
while the two were engaged in dispute in front of the
residence of Mr. The ball took effect above the left
breast killing him almost instantly The deceased leaves
wife and five children. Cooke surrendered himself
the authorities
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-02

THE MAILs-For transportation alone the amount APP
proprated is five million two hundred thousand dollars
for the compensation of postmasters two millions. The
whole expense of the Department for the next fiscal
is estimated at and anticipated deficiency
Of So, 344,4 AGA is provided for.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-02

The Cahawba on her late trip to New Orleans via Ha-
wanna carried out Major EMoRrs surveying party who
proceeding to the boundary line Of newly
acquired territory in Mexico. All their insruments,
wagons, and camp equipage were embarked upon the
Cahawba.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-02

JoHs TowssKsD, President Of the Commercial Bank at
Albany and formerly Mayor Of that city died there
Saturday, in the I'D year Of his age.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-02

THE ARMoRIEs-The amount appropriated for the ma
nufacture of at the national armores is $3.50
for repairs and improvements and new machinery at
Harper's Ferry, S35, 100.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-02

FLoRIDA--In the appropriation bill for lighthouses
boats buoys SO. find the appropriations for Florda
at the last session to amount to the sum Of $99500
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-02
COMPARATIVE MORTALITY OF THE CITIES.

The following table exhibits the mortality in Boston,
New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore during the last
uaaE \ VII. ! . III !. !. !. . I
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29
SebastopOl Taken-In and Done For!
From the London Diogenes.l

Air-"Bow, wow wow"
sing about subject now Of which each paper has its
The glorious deed lately done-the taking of sebas
That is-they would have taken it, such their
They haven't, so this latest joke hope you win not
AlrShe wires are tclegraphng Bosh, bosh, bosh.
With afty thousand men, and more, and primcd
They smash'd and crash'd each standing stone and all
the Russians goaded sirs;
That sthey would have done that same and left them
But it happen'd neither guns nor men were ever near
the spot at all. Bosh, bosh bosh, &c.
They slew fun twenty thousand foes, and took many
And seized evrythng they saw not waiting for the
That s1aIl this they would have done your srowlers
But triains thing prevented 1.-THE Russians wouldn't
let 'em. Bosh bosh, bosh, &c.
They took at least five hundred SAIL and steamers nine
Blew up and sunk and fred the rcst most properly they
q Fixed it, too
But II happend that the feet lay snugy in the har-
Dor, SIR Bosh, bosh, bosh, &c.
Prince Menschkof one Jack Tar took, all sngy with no
Requesting which he'd rather be, stuck, srangled,
drown'd, or fay'd alive;
been taken,
But he's rashcr than he should beso he saved his
bacon. Bosh, bosh, b0shl &c.
Lord Raglan slew, with his hand of Russians full
hundred sirs
st. Arnaud kept the game alive, and eighty wesands
sunderd, sirs;
That istiey would have kild them ALL and left each
But they there to kin in course they couldn't
find EN- Bosli, bosh, boshl &c.
At night, according to the Times that surest of all
staters,
The Allies suppd within the walls OF tripe and baked
potatoes;
That is-they would have had that fare and doubtless
keenly relish'd H.,
But they had junk outside the walls, and nothing else
embelsh'd It'll Bosh, bosb, boshl &c
Now when the next news come to hand we hope IL will
be true, sirs,
Assuring Of something done, and not public "do y
sirs;
| And II there Is, why then wen shout, "we DONE my
And II there isn't why then things arnt they uset
/ TO was, sirs! Rosb, bosh, bosh, &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29
City intelligence. .

DARING BURGLARY. Yesterday afternoon, between the
hours Of and O'Clock, the occupied by Mr.. S.
softley, at No so White street. burglariousy enter
d by scoundrel who after wrenching open cou-
pie Of trunks and tareau succeeded finding escap-
ng with a fancy bsx containing bunch Of valuable
gold seals, brooc &c. He also carried OF promissory
note for three hrared dollars together with certain ar
icles OF agreemsn for purchase Of quantity OF land
and receipt OF payment the seon The box Containing
tho articles OF iewelry is family relic and is much
priced by Mr. sof'ley. The papers are q to any
confederation Of this return them There various
valuable articles in the shape Of clothing, &c, which,
being Of mora bulk were seft behind After rs nsackipg
lie above geneman's apartment the perpeirator forced
his way into,a room on the next floor but finding
yalnables OF light carliage lie defamped. II is to be
hoped the scoundrel may yet be Brought to justice.
FIRE IN FrrTY-sEvySru SrRKxr r--Shortly after 6vs
O'Clock yesterday m xning, ere discovered in.
frame clubhouse situ stcdin ysevcnth street. between
and sixth avenues, belonging to Christina Shire
ber. The flames scorched the dwelling house. hA did
not do further damage Tho outhouse and its cortents
andxAs, beyondia doubt, he work OF an incenhaxy.
The LATE ANDREW JACKSON AILEx.-Prior to the death
Of the late Andrew Jackson Allos II svyposcd by
many Of his friends and that he
little rseans, PROBABLY two three thousand dol
lars. II ascertned however, that he was compa-
rativcly destitute and depenaed upon the American
Dramatic Fund Of whose charities he had began TO avail
himself sor suppsxt He buried by the fund In Cy-
press h Ccmstery, in accordance with the provisions
Of It's sharer but a that institution b not authorized
marble ao marks the spot where the veteran actor
poses 1t is proposed by number Of gentlemen that
susn OF money, sucient to erect monument be col
ected by private contribution and they have asked
TO say that those who disposed to give tribe IA
carry the proposed scheme into action may place such
contributions they may feel inclined to make In the
hands OF Mr.. Edward Windust, who has consented ia
enact the Part Of treasurer The amount necessary
the completion OF the work will not exceed hundred
dollars Mr. Allen at the time Of his death was the old
est American actor living, and such entitled tC
little He was with all his eccentrcItie,
and alterations, Of Incompatible integrity In his
habits moral and vrtuous and his benevoence
red to absolute prodgalty The little memorial OF
spect his friends propose to extend TO his memory
nleIted by his life and not abandoned BY his death lie
the old actor haye his monymept
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29
Extensive Fire-Dcstruction OF the Harlem
Railroad Cor House.Loss Nearly a3O,O 600.

Between nine and ten o'clock last night fire was dis
covered in the paint shop Of the extensive house be-
longing to the New York and Harlem Railroad Company
situated at the Of Forty third street and Fourth
The fire first showed itself the second story
Of the northeast corner and spread with great
fury throughout the building The Eastern wall fell to-
wards the avenue crushing several freight 1t
not until this wall fell that any water thrown the
fire. consequent upon the scarcity Of hydrants in that
vicinity and the extreme danger Of the wall. The 6re
men were prohibited from going near it,
The building lofty two story brick one, with base
ment extending from Forty to Forty street.
There several just finished and others in
process of making The foggy atmosphere and the in
fammabc material caused tremendous light in the sky,
which illuminated for mile surrounding the fire,
and thousands Of spectators had conggated to witness
the burning. In less than horr the roof fell and
portion Of the walls, and by haf past IL o'clock the
whole edfce was in ruins. The loss we understand,
will amount to upwards of ssoooo which is covered by
insurance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29
NEWS BY TELEGR APH.
AWFUL RAILROAD CATASTROPHE.
~~~~~~>~>~~~~~>~~>>~>-
FRIGnTFUL DESTRUCTION OF HUMAN LIFE.
Ninety Persons Killed and Wounded.
~~>~~~~~~>~~~>~~~~--
GREAT C0NFLACRATEON AT CLEVELAND, OHIO.
~~~~~~~~~
IMMENSE LOSS OF PROPERTY.
DEFEAT OF THE NEW BRUNSWICK MINISTRY,
Prospects Of the Reciprocity Treaty,
&C., &C., 30.
IMMENSE LOSS OF PRoPERT
DEFEAT OF THE NEW BRUNSWICK MINISTRY

sk18saaM Accident ON tho Great Western
(Canadn) Railroad.
JFoRTYSIoHr KILLED AND PoRrYoNE BADLY
WOUNDED.
BUFFALO, Ocr. 2s, 1854.
The accident reported yesterday the Great Western
Railroad of Canada occurred through the bursting
the head Of the cylinder, which threw the train out
time After delay Of two hours the train proceeded
tne rate OF twenty miles hour and when Chat
ham, in dense fog, in collision with gravel train
The locomotive Of the express cars was overturned and
crushed two cars st and End class) into splintcrs
Almost every in the second class car was either
killed or wounded and in all twenty-five men, eleven
women, and eleven children killed. and twenty one
men, and twenty women and children severely injured
'one half Of them it is thought fatally.
The horrors Of the were beyond description
HAMILTON, c. w., Oct. 27-9PM
The latest accounts from the scene of the collision
state that forycight persons killed instantly and
that two of the wounded have since died.
BUFFALO, Oct. 2s-1 P. NJ
1t is impossible as yet to get full particulars of the
terrible railroad accident but learn that there were
a number Of first class passengers among the killed and
wounded.
The locomotive and tender were thrown quite clear
from the track by the collision.
heavy baggage thrown up into the air, fall
ing on top of the first car driving it In and crushing
down numbers beneath its pondcrous weight
1t was four hours before the mangled remains could
be extrcated We hope to obtain fu ther particulars
soon.
TIE LATEST.
BUFFALO, 6ct 2s-sPM.
We are receiving the most contradictory reports
tive to the accident The last report is by the way Of
Detroit and the despatch states that only one or two Of
the first class passengers injured and that none
but second class passengers were killed As yet we
find 1t impossible to obtain perfectly reliable intelligence
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29

BOSTON, Oct. 2S, 1854.
The total number of deaths in this city for the past
week has been fy-fve, and the city at the present
time is remarkably healthy.
We have had an uncxampcd specimen here of Indian
summer weather for the past three days
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29

COMIYTEE OF THE BOSTON CTTY COUNCIL -cH ARGE
AGAMsTkCAPr. DANA-THE wBATHER, ETC.
The visiting committee of the Boston City Council hav
ing finished their examinations Of the public institutions
in this city left this morning for Washington.
Capt Dana quarcrmaster at Fort Smelling, is charged
with specuatng with the official funds entrusted to his
care, acquired from courtmartials.
There have been occasional showers here during the
day coming from the South, changing this evening to
-settled rain
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29

NEw ORLEANS Oct 27, 1854
Our cotton market has been duh to-day. Flour is
rather higher, superanc Ohio being quoted at 81 IS
sS. Rio coffee sells at 101<c. 103<c.
CHARLESTON Oct. %, 1854.
The sales Of cotton to-day 500 bales at prices
ranging from TIC. 9Tc.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 2S 1854
Our stock market was duh this morning The trans
actions comprised Reading Railroad 1T 359f Morris
Canal 10 Long Island L. Maryland Fives SO, Pennsyl
ynnia Railroad 40.
Money Is in good demand at previous rates
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29
The Yellow Fever At the South.

CHARLESTON, Oct. 27 1854.
There only one death from yellow fever reported
in this city today.
BALTIMORE, Oct. %, 1854.
The yellow fever had again assumed violent form at
that place, and at Montgomery, Ala, It's ravages
unchecked.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29

Railroad Extension.

ALBANY, Oct 2S 1854.
The last rail connecting Galena with Chicago BY the
Illinois Central Railroad laid on Wednesday, and
the regular trains commence running on Monday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29
Criminal News.
THE CASE or IN. BEALR.

PHLADELPHIA, Oct. %, 1854.
In the Of Dr. Bca convicted yesterday Of rape,
D. P. Brown this morning moved for trial, stating
he would He his reasons on Monday, and would also
then move TO admit DR.. Beale to bail.
AcQuITTAL or NED BUNrLrSB.
BARN, Nc, Oct %, 1854.
Edward T. c. Judson, alias Ned Buntlne," who was
arrested few days since for shooting colored man,
named Freeman has been acquitted the ground that
he committed the act in self defence.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29
Terrible Fire at Cleveland.
GREAT DESTRUCTION OF PRoPERTY--LOss OVER
MILLION DOLLARS.

CLsvELAND, Oct %, 1854.
most destructive fire in this city about two
O'Clock this morning. entailng loss of considerably
over one million Of dollars It originated in the stables
attached to the New England HOTEL destroying the hote,
and the entire square on the hill where it stood.
The following are among the losses.-A. Il c. Loeb
clothing dealers, stock lost; Cook Althen clothing
dealers; Wendell druggist; Treat Edwards, heavy
stock of groceries and liquors. Bishop Remington Co.,
liquor Dealers Mellhnch Stillman, commission agents
George sprague groceries and liquors, heavy stock
Most of the above lost all their books and papers.
The fire crossed James street, consuming the ST.
Charles Hotel and the entire Of buildings the
canal to Superior street, occupied folowsCha mber-
lain Crawford, forwarders, books saved the Ceve-
land Custom House, books and papers in vault but sup
posed to be destroyed; A. N Gray, iron dealer; the
Board of Trade rooms; Wilbert & Mcdowell, large
stock Of groceries; W. Bingham Co., iron dealers,
heavy loss; together with several clothing stores.
The flames then crossed Superior lane, entirely de-
stroying Oviats Block, occupied by L. F. Burgess
grocers and liquor dealers, heavy stock j. Morrison
broker, in whose safe 500 900 in bank notes, sup
posed to be consumed the safe exposed fierce
flames from twenty-five tons of tallow in Anderson's
cellar Several other stores, with their entire Stocks
were also consumed.
The insurance is heavy, but the amount has not yet
been asccrtained.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29

A despatch from Fredericton, New Brunswick,
nounces the defeat of the Ministry The confirmation of
the Reciprocity Treaty was however, considered quite
safe
The ST. Johns Morning Nep says there viii probably
be no dissolution Of the House in consequence of the
defeat of the government.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29
INTERESTING POLITICAL NEWS.
ULLMAN ON THE STUMP.

CAA0AN ON InE 6IQMFs
KNOW NOTHING AARrISG AT BUFFALO.
BUFFALO, Oct. 2s,sls54.
Daniel Cllman addressed large number Of persons
belonging to the American organization, at American
Hail. last night There from ZOO 500 persons
present. comprising many o. the Oldest and most nau-
ential citizens in this part of the State.
THE CANAL COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
ITHACA, Oct g. 1854.
TO TIE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Your favor Of the cath inst has come to hand in re-
ply to your inquiries beg leave to state that cannot
consent to be candidate for any Office at the approach
ing election.
The nomination rendered for the Office of Canal
Counssioner by the convention recently held your
city was declined The reasons given are
That ], having been selected by my fellow citizens
without distinction party them at the late
anNebrnska Convention, held at Saratoga and Auburn
and having such tive participated in the
proceedings which resulted in the selection OF the Hon
Henry Ffzhugh for the Office Of Canal Commissioner
would not accord with my OF honor good faith or
proproty, to accept nomination candidate against
him; and being now representative OF the Twenty
five district in the Senate, to accept nomination
for any ONCE the duties Of which would conflict with or
preclude the performance OF the service due to my con-
stuency, proper regard for their interests would
quirc resignation Of my place in time to enable them
to supply the vacancy at the regular election which
could not be done being too late to give neccs
sary legal notices. -
am confident you will conceue these reasons suHi-
cient As 10 the assurance OF my election have only
to say that the certainty Of would not in any
respect induce me to change my position
lam very truly your obsdient servant
j. b SWIIIIAMS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29

pastoral letter by Archbishop Hughes, written on
the eve Of his departure, announcing the Jubilee and
other matters Of Importance win be read the churches
next Sunday.
Washington sentinel., 1854-06-23

CCOTT,S WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year QS54) a combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
of the Philadelphia weekes. Among the new
features will be new and brilliant series of orgi
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Gentry. All who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends ofthe American Revo-
utionn published for fifty-six consecutive weeks
in the :" Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and briancy Of his previous produc-
tons The first of series Of original novellettes,
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights the Mystic
Valley by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about 10 be
commenced Ii will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail 10 elicit undivided praise. Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, ETC., ETC., is also engaged TO furnish bril-
liant novelette, TO follow the above. Mrs. Mary
Andrews Denison, author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthfngton and her Grandmother, etc.,
will continue splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove and III. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife--a
graphic picture OF early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and Sc
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clairvile Lille Lilberne Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writers the news
of the day, graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision, money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc. eto.
Terms--One copy one year 50 two copies one
year SO; four copies one year S5; nine copies one
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
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