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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-02

4 soANAMBULIsN--H0RBlBl.E ACCIDENT. - Yester.
day morning, about daylight, the citizens residing in
the vicinity Of Thirdand Elm streets were arouse
by cries and shrieks as OF some one in distress.
Upon repairing to the spot, they found young wo-
man by the name OF Ann McElr0y, who had risen In
tit OF sonnambulism and endeavored TO get ont of
the window of her sleeping in the third story.
When she awoke, she found herself clinging to the
s'l OF the window; and frightened at her dtuation,
losing all presence of mind, she released her hold,
and fell the distance OF some thirtyfive feet upon
the brick pavement below, narrowly escaping an
iron railing fence but few feet from where she fell
Dr. Freeman, of the Eclectic College, was sent for,
bones being broken in one Of her ANGLES, and one Of
them protruding almost an inch. We never saw a
foot or ANGLE more horribly mangled. Her face is
likewise badly bruised. There is some probability
that her leg may have 10 suffer amputation She Is
about thirty years Of age, and has no knowledge
that she was ever previously addicted TO feats Of
somnambulsm.-- Cincinnati Times, June 70.
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A Boy SHoT-Yesterday afternoon, BOY named
William O'Neil, was shot by another lad, named
George Williams. 1t appears that they had started
from their homes, with Others and repaired TO the
Neck for the purpose Of practising at pistol shoot
ing. They had discharged o number Of shots,
when O'Nen challenged Williams to shoot at
mark, upon wager-which was accepted. After
three trials Williams was declared by bis comrades
to have made the best shots; whereupon O'Nel
became excited, and said that he would shoot any
one who said that he had lost. Williams replied
that he did not care about the wager, bat II be
(O'Neil) wanted to shoot so very badly, he would
measure distances and exchange shots with bin.
ONel said to Williams that he did not complain of
him, but Of the other boys who had not Done him
justice. The difficulty at this time appeared TO
have been healed; but on their way homewards
lad by the name Of MCMILLAN got into . quarrel
with ONeil, which led to q severe fight. During
the struggle, ONeil drew o knife and rushed a
Williams, who in turn, drew q pistol and shot
.O'Neil. Two balls and q slug took effect in tho
right shoulder, and a small shot passed through Lie
arm. As soon as the effect was perceived, WiIliamS
and the rest assisted him to his residence in Han
mony court, Southwark. Williams has not been
arrested, though he has made no EFFORTS to escape.
The Iads were all friends This ia another Of The
many sad results Of boys carrying knives and pis-
tols.-Phiia. Inquire, June II.
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SuIcIDE-The Louisville Journal relates the fact r
concerning the suicide Of lad of thirteen years,
named Henry Merriam, ten miles from Louisville
This is one Of the most mysterious as welt as one Of
the most extraordinary cases of suicide ever com
mtted in this country. Henry was a devout Chris
tian He had lost o little sister who also belonged
to the church. This sister had given him prayer
book on her death-bed, and desired him to iee Is,
He had become so interested in the book and on the
subject OF meeting with dear sister, that II was
subject Of daily conversation and prayer with him.
He appeared DESTROYS to be with her. His mother
had told him that he would meet his sister ia heaven
after death. He prayed nightly and daily 70 zee
her, and in his fit Of religious insanity, he, upon
his knees cut his throat from ear to ear severing
look upon-a heart broken mother, afflicted father,
and distressed relatives--this was scene to die
solve heart Of stone. Every one present was ia
tears; every man became as IL were child. Tie
verdict Of the jury was, that the child came 10 bis
death from the influence Of the above facts causing
religious insanity.
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MURDER IN HENRY County, VA The DanviEe
Republican, Of the ed instant, states that man
named Barrow, in the county Of Henry, while at
work In field few days ago with a negro msn,
whom he had hired, was murdered by the latter By
blow from hoe. No person was present ut tho
time, though some Of Barrow's children, sheft dis
lance from the spot, saw him fall. The negros
statement was that he suddenly dropped dead
while at work, but upon the examination Of the
body by coroners inquest, 1t was discovered that
his skull had been fractured in manner which
could not be attributed to fall upon the earth,
however violent. The negro arrested and com.
mitted to the jail Of Henry TO await his trial % the
next term of the court on the second Monday n
July. Barrow was poor man, Of respectable cha
racter and Industrious habits, and leaves large IA
mily Of children in very dependent condition. Tho
case has caused much excitement In the neighbor-
hood OF Leather wood, where IL occurred.
a man named Rohl found dead in Rarbee .
Woods about one mile from Danvie, KY, on thursday
last. Tc coachmakc- by trade and shQE kNSsN
because he was disappointed in love. -
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RETURN OF lone . OF THE FuaITIvEs.-A huge
black fellow six feet two inches high, stout in pro-
Bush, arrived in this city yesterday, in charge Of
Officer Kelly, Of Elmira, ". Y, and Deputy Marshal
j. B. Brady, Of Portland. He proceeded, (on re-
QUESTION of the Governor OF New York; in charge
Of Mr.: Kelly, in the afternoon train to New York,
and will be taken thence to Elmira, for trial on
charge OF burglary. Victor is notorious New York
scoupdrel and burglar, and has been practising his
profession in different parts of the country for some
He broke Jail in town in Pennsylvania, where
two indictments stand against him for burglary;
and he also escaped from jail in Kingston, Ca
nada West. Five indictments exist against him FOR
robbery In Elmira. On these he was arrested, and
was being conveyed to Elmira, but managed to slip
the irons from lis wrists, and with the assistance Of
some fugitive reacuers escaped. His friends put
him on the track for this eastern land of the free and
home Of the brave; and on his arrival at Portandh he
was taken charge Of by the notorious abolitonist
Foster, husband of Abby Kelly Foster, and was en-
joying the touching air of Odd Folks at Home,'
played with exquisite sweetness by sympathizing
Young lady for the amusement Of the unfortunate
fugitive" himself, when Deputy Marshal Brady
entered, and presentation of steel bracelets coon
after took place with interesting ceremonies to the
no little astonishment Utmost Of those present.
We have already given an account Of the excite
ment that ensued when 1t became noised about
Portland that colored man had been arrested on a
charge of burglary, which was believed to be but
fent to cover the arrest Of fugitive slaves but the
vigilance Commlttee" OF the city finally became
satisfied that the fellow was rascal and then they
suffered the laws to be executed without obstruc-
ton -
On his person, when arrested, there were found
set OF skeleton keys, of unusually nice mechanism
revolver pistol balls caps, slugs, &c., and $500 in
money. He was permitted TO retain the latter but
1t is no doubt booty obtained in some deed Of ras-
caty, and it may ultimately reach it's proper desti
nation.
1t is not likely that he will escape the clutches Of
his custodian, as Victor himself says Mr. Kelly Is
the smarfcst officer on scout that he has met since
he get up business.n-Boston Times, June 81.
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SUITS AGAINST DELINQUENT OFFIcERs.-The act
of January 25, 1928, declares that no money shall
be paid to any officer for compensation who is in
arrears to the United States. The proviso to the
same act makes it the duty of the accounting Off
GERS, If demanded by the party, his agent or attor
ney to report forthwith to the agent of the Treasury
Department the balance due; and it shall be the
duty Of the said agent, within sixty days thereafter
to order suit against such delinquent and his sure
tice." An army officer, not disbursing, whose pay
had been stopped, demanded suit. The question
arose, whether not It was obligatory to accede to
his request as the title Of the act is ian act to pre-
vent defalcations on the part Of dsbuning agents
Of the government, and for other purposes" and
also because sureties were mentioned in the
body Of the act. 1t was held that the law was web
settled, and has been so decided by the Supreme
Court that the title Of an act, being usually drawn
without much deliberation, cannot control plain
words in the body Of the statute, and can only be
referred to in order to assist in removing ambigui-
ties. In the net in question the words and import
are plain, and however inadequate may be the
officers defence claim in Offset the power Of the
government to withhold the pay and the right Of
the officer to demand suit, corelative and apply
to all officers, whether Disturbing or nos and in
regard to sureties, there are many disbursiDg off,
GERS for whom no surety is required Washington
Star, June 20.
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OUR OHIO CORRESPONDENCE.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June "A, 1854.
a Tripto Cieveiand-Rs Progress in Wealth and
Popuiation-Histoyy Of the City By an Oldest
Observation-Disclosures of the First log Ca6in---
Gradual Rise and Astonishing Prosperity
Comforts for 7rac,Hers.
After passing through the perils Of the New York
and Erie Railroad strike, find myself once more in
comfortable quarters in this city Of Cleveland sit
ting at an open window in q room not so far from
the ground as to make my journey to il hard road
to travel" but high enough up to give me fine
view of Lake Erie One of travelling orators in
pursuit Of popularity who visited this place few
years ago, standing on the bank Of the magnificent
sheet Of weter which ferns the northern boundary
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ARREST OF A COMMENTARIES IN OHIO.-Yester-
day morning officers Lawrence, Ridgeway and Tag
CART arrested at his residence on Michigan street.
man by the name of James Greer. From informa-
ton previously received, these officers were led to
believe that Greer dealt in and probably manufac-
tured bogus coin, and they also learned where to
search for the implements. When arrested the pr-
soner put ara OF innocence, declared be had been
traduced by some rascal and stood ready to vindi-
cate his character before any and al the courts in
the land. On search being made, strips Of metal
were discovered rolled to the proper thickness for
dimes, and large number Of pieces had been cut
ont. When Intercepted as to what this meant, he
said they were simply gunwads, nothing more, upon
his honor. In his vest pocket were found two of
these novel gunwads, Of which had gone through
the milling process; yet they were gnnwads, only
little ornamented. In the wood shed was found
press, and in two trunks in clothes press were dis
covered the dies for making half dimes, dimes and
quarter dollars. When these evidences were brought
before the prisoner he became good deal agitated
but said he did not own them--he would swear he
didn't. He accounted for their being in his posses
zion by saying he found them with his goods after
the fire in which he was burned out in Champlain
street. portion Of the dies had been sent to the
country, the officers knew and probably ere this they
are in the hands Of the authorities. The tracing
this matter out, and making the arrest, was very
neat affair. and shows the officers had well matured
their plans. The looks hard for Greer yet it is
not impossible he may be an abused man. If he is
innocent he will lave chance to prove himself 3d.
He has been keeping for considerable time small
farmers produce store Ontario street. Cleveland
Fdtndedier, June 26.
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A CuRIosIrr.-The Cleveland Herald gives an
account of a curiosity in Bryan, Williams county,
Ohio, Of which it speaks follows:-It is supposed
by some that there lie an underground lake at the
depth of some forty or fifty feet, OF considerable
tent, as water has been found when bored for, for
several miles round. This also is apparent from
the fact that every rew well that is bored affects
the strength of others in its immediate vicinity, I'M
til its stream is elevated, by means Of stock to
an equal height. There are several that fill two
inch pipe to the height Of eight feet above the sur
face ofthe ground, and Others issue somewhat
smaller stream at the height Of twelve or fifteen
feet. Some of the larger ones frequently throw up
snal fish, and we are told there is very strong
fountain about mile east Of this place, in which
fish Of backish color, Of the length Of three inches
have been seen. Water is found at an average
depth Of forty-two feet. The anger passes through
loofe sand until il strikes what is called "hard
pan, bed of solid blue clay, Of from two to three
feet in thickness, and OF such nature that il
guires drill to penetrate it. Immediately below
this hard pan hes the water. No season nor
state Of the weather has any effect upon these v
ing fountains. r.
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SINGULAR CAsE.-We learn from gentleman
this morning, very singular Of what was sup
posed TO be hydrophobia, which occurred in Little
York, in this county. A married man, 1--WE could
not learn his nancy resident of the place speci
fed, was bitten, short time ago, by q large mad
dog. The wound, being slight, was not considered
worthy of particular notice, and II soon healed up
and the circumstance was forgotten. A few days
ago. while in the room with his wife, he felt rather
strangely, and seemed inclined to bite and crate
his teeth with all the power he possessed He asked
his wife to hand him piece of sole leather, which
being complied with, he bit it through in several
places and continued biting until IL was chewed to
pieces. He then requested her to hand him chip,
which he also ore into splinsers with his teeth. At
this poiLt he seized with very strange and wild
sensations and he told his wife she had tier leave
the room, as he was fearful he might commit some
personal violence. She did so Immediately, and
locked the door. He tried to get out; but finding
the door locked, went to the window, which was
the second or third story of the house. and jumped
out, perfectly crazy and raving, as is supposed,
with bydrophobia. He ran several miles before he
was overtaken, screaming and crying with the most
intense agony. He was finally secured and brought
back, and is now under the medical care of DR..
LeFevre. At times he is perfectly rational, when
he refuses to be tied When the strange feelings
come upon him he gives notice, and is properly BE-
cured. This is certainly very strange CASE
Dayton Empire, June "a.
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KILLED or THE RArIRoAp-An Irishman, name
unknown, was killed on the Hudson River Railroad
yesfesday, near Fishkil. II appears that he was on
the train coming up and while IL was going at full
speed he jumped Oh, and before he could recover
himself he was run over by the train coming down
and instantly killed. His head and arms were sew
cred from his body.-1itnny Erer'nr Journal,
SIae "a.
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FOOLISH DARIHG,-0n Sunday week, Caleb Hart
man was drowned while bathing in a stream near
Salisbury, N. G. There was large hollow stump
in the pool, with an opening under the water,
through which, by diving, person could enter the
stump, and rising show himself within it. H. had
performed the feat number Of times on former oc
casions but in attempting 1t on The occasion men,
tione d, hung fast in the hollow, and there was
drowned before bis danger was IGeyu 10 bis con-
rpdes.'
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REMARKABLE DEATns.-The most remarkable
cares Of condolences and sudden deaths that we
ever remember to have Eeard of, recorded as fol-
lows = j. L. Brown was recently nominated for the
Legislature in Pacific county, Washington Terri
tory but died very suddenly the day before the
election. Mr.. Scudder was then elected and he died
then ordered, and H. Fiester was chosen to Gil the
vacancy. The late steamer brings news that Mr..
Ficster proceeded to the seat Of government and
the next day fell dead in the House.-BahiHory
P0fl rot.
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A LOFTY CELEDRATroN.-In view Of the near ap-
proach of the nations birthday, the following quo
tation from Niles Register of August 2, 1928, may
independence was celebrated on the top of the
famous Table Rock, in Pendlcton district, 8. c..
Mr.. Wilson, Governor Of the State, with his suite,
was Of the party. The rock is about one thousand
feet high, and very precipisous, yet brass six
poun5er was dragged to the top, and the discharges
from 1t were echoed and reechocd for great length
OF time TO the wonder and awe of all present.
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At Cleveland, last weeh, fsyorte child two years
old was missed by her parents hit found Eve hours
afterwards stripped OF her elegant dress ana ornaments
and wrapped in blanket she bad beer poien for the
C-IsmeL.s alsI, blJ Iexs~p,
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longer, and that new one Of some kind must be
substituted. King Kamahamahs finds the head
that wears q crown rests on no easy pillow. He
would be delighted TO lay down the burden OF
royalty, and be permitted to enjoy his poee and raw
fish, unmolested by its and ceremonies. It is
understood that for the moderate of IS 600,
10 be divided among the different members Of the
royal family he will sell out all his right and title TO
the islands. To Uncle Sam they would be cheap at
that.
The next question would be how to govern them.
suppose as TerTitory-the Governor and Judges
appointed by the President and local Legislature
elected by the people. They would, of course, be
allowed q delegate in Congress. His mileage win
amount to q snug little sum.
In San Francisco everything IS quiet, and the lit
tie excitement growing out Of the arrest Of the
French Consul has quite subsidized. Trade continues
dull, with general complaint of hard times. A
considerable fire occurred on the morning Of May 81,
in the region Of Broadway, Kearney, Dupont and
Trellis streets About fortyfve tenements were de.
stroyed, valued at $4,000 There was q great
scarcity Of water for the supply Of the engines.
Up to the hour Of closing this letter, neither the
Uncle Sam, the steamer Of the Nicaragua route,
has arrived. ~ Al VUELT0.
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CHINA. CHINA. CHINAI

~ s. FOWLER q CO. (store in Odd Fellows Hall,
~ 1th strcet) have just completed opening largo
assortment Of CHINA, QUEENSWARE and GLASS,
making their stock at this time equal TO any in the
country consisting in part ms follows, viz:
Decorated gold band and plain white French China
Dinner, Desert Tea, and Breakfast Sets and de-
tached pieces, such Fruit Baskets, Compoters
Casseroles, ornaments for dining tables, and Punch
Bowls.
India China in dinner and tea SETS and detached
pieces.
Iron Stone China decorated flowing blue, and white
dinner tea. breakfast and toilet SETS and detach-
ed pieces, in every pattern and shape.
Also in great variety
Dresden, Terra-cotta Parian. and French China;
vases. Gard Receivers, Jewel Stands;
Candlesticks Motto Cups and Saucers;
Mugs, Pitchers, &c
GLASSWARE, rich cut and engraved
Crystal straw, stem, and Pressed Goblets
Champagncs, Wines, C0rdials and Tumbers;
Finger Bowls, Water Bottles Spoon Holders
Toilet Bottles Cologne Bottles Globes;
Lamps, rich and plain Decaniers;
Cut and pressed Bowls, and svered Bowls;
Solar, ETHEREAL, Hall, and Side Lamps;
Candelabras, Girandolos rich and plain Casters;
BRITANNIA Coffee Urns Toa Sets covered and un.
covered;
Pitchers. Punch and Molasscs Pitchers;
Fine Cutlery and Aibata Forks, Spoons DC, of the
most approved and latest patterns;
Also, Block Tin Coffee Urns, higgins. Teapots
Plate Warmers, Egg Boilers, &C.
win an endiesss variety OF goods not named which
we respectfully invite strangers and citizens call
and examine before purchasing elsewhere.
Storekeepers and country merchants will find il to
their advantage TO buy Of u.s. facilities are
equal to any other importing house in tho United
States, and We are determined TO sell as low.
N. b. Goods carefully put up for the country by
experienced packer and delivered free of charge
in any part Of the city. Jan. 2-dtf
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NEW GOODS.


DARKER, At his Perfnmery and Fancy Store. IN
i der the National Hotel Pa avenue, is just open.
ing new and complete stock Of Goods consisting. in
part, Of
Ladies and Gents Paris Kid Gloves all sizes and col
PERFUMERY.
Extracts from the houses Of Lubin and Provost Paris
and Harrison. Philadelphia
Genuine German Cologne. Pomatum, Bsuf Marrow
Cold Cream, Macassar Oil. w. /. Bay Rum
Lows Brown Windsor Soap, Cleaners Honey Soap;
Lubin's Rose and Musk Soaps
Taylors Transparent Balls, &c, DO.
BRUSHES
English, French and American Hair Brushes In ono
hundred different patterns;
!, .. T. and row Tooth Brushes, London made,
for our sales expressly;
Man and Cloth Brushes, &C., &c., DO.
COMBS.
Tuck Combs, latest Paris styles;
Shell Buffalo, English cold pressed Horn and India
Rubber Dressing Combs;
John Fen's premium ivory fine teeth Combs, and
Pocket Combs.
FOR SHAVING.
auerlains Roussels and Harrison Shaving Cream ;
Military Cakes, and all other Shaving Soaps;
Badgers hair Shaving Brushes, very superior.
PARKER's PREMIUM RAZOR sTRoP.
WASHINGTON, March IL, ls49.
We, the undersigned, having fairly tested Parker
Metallic Razor Strop Powder. TO which the Maryland
Institute has awarded premium take great pleasure
in certifying that it keep the Razor in fine smooth
shaving order. without the use Of hone
y. MACPHERSON BERRIEN, u. S. Senator.
w. w SEAToN, Mayor of Washington.
w. s. ARCHER, House Of Representatives
Rev M PRAsE, Washington City.
THOMAS ]. RUsK, U, States Senator.
Hmm Wabfidge, Esq, New York city
RAZORS
Wade Butchers, Of our own importation:
Tally DO, from rs cents to ST. rs each
Razors imported to order, and all warranted.
Jan. I'D
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