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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-02-01

BY way OF Liverpool have Pernambuco dates the
| 18th oil December. so tiFt
At Buenos Ayres tariff 90 into ope ration
January Further distuI had also occur
red in Uruguay, the party Of Banchos having taken
against the the interior On the 25tt
November they seized upon Colombo, and forced the
thonties to flee to Buenos Ayres in whale boat
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15

NEw ORLEANS. Nov. II, 1851
The steamer Auantc's news depressed the cotton
market, and prices are less firm. Sales to-day 1900
bales.
BUFFALO, Nov 1i-l2 M.
The prevalence OF bitter storm this morning
has almost wholly suspended outdooc operations This,
added to the continued arrangement OF money matters
restricts the demand for all kinds of produ n although
holders especially Of grain, willing to realize at
abatement of their former figures In -four we
hcar OF the sales OF only 200 bbls good choice
Chic and Indiana ut IS 37lf a So 75 Wheat. with
continued good receipts and fair supply in store is
quiet this morning, and we hear Of sales. Corn Is
wholly unchanged though in there has been
cvnced disposition TO sell at slight decline from yes
tcrfay'g rates; hear Of the sale Of 1900 bushels
al 10 cents. Oats are in good request; sales l2000
bushels at 42c Whiskcy is quiet, with small sales at
"a &c Canal freights dull quote to New York,
16Ec l7c and lac. 14tsc TO Albany and Troy.
Receipts this morning-four 1S0 bbls. wheat, "a, 500
bushels; corn, 1S, 500 do.
BUFFALO Nov l4-6pM
Flcur.-A driving storm which commenced
early in the forenoon and continuing during most of
the day, had tendency to check outdoor operations
and the salee consequently lmitcd-not exceeding
SEQ bbs at % Tor ordinary Upper Lake and IS so for
good brands Uf Ohio, Michigan and lndiena Wheat
The wheat market is heavy, and lower; sales 1000
bushels red Michigan at 81 6s, aud &, 900 bushels Mil
waukic, private terms Corn.-Corn is dull and
nominal at zoe: sales 600 bushels. OatsOats are
quiet and steady; sales II 900 bushels at 42c Whis
tey.1hc demand for whiskcy is fair; sales 200 bb at
Axe Canal freights unchanged. Receipts for the
last twentyfour hours so3 bbls -four, As 108 bushels
wheat, "a, ,554 bushels corn.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. IA 1851.
There is better feeling in the stock market to-day
Island Railroad at l2s< Pennsylvania Railroad at Al
Pennsyll sna SIS at slA.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15
Williamsburg Intelligence.
FUNER VI or JOHN II. SMnH-MEETTNG OF THE FRS
AnTM


"A .a.;. .,-x..auu,atives Of the Williamsburg
r,~c Ts7artncnt held last evening, al Fircmen's
HI. The PRECEDENT, Mr. Demas Strong, announced the
death OF John H. Smith (who fatally injured in the
riot IN appropriate terms. committee consa,in, Of
J. Icman. Of Engine Company No. 8; VIM NJ. Scott, of
Hook and ladder Company No. 1; VIM Jennings of En
gine Company No Z: Elw. +. johnson, of Engine Ca,a
fany No l, and c. II. Bennett, of Hose Company No.
acre appointed TO draft resolutions. They reported tnc
Resolved That hear Of the death Of late fellow
representative John II. Smith, with deep regre-rc-rc
al the loss 81 good renen and esteemed citizen
end bow with submission to this dispensation Of All
wise Providence, which brings to hcafts
aud deprives us Of one OF our best members
Pcsclved, That 20 the widow AMI orphans or our de-
ceased brother We extend ireman's heartfelt sympa
tLy, and assurance or that and protection within
Resolved That we will attend his funeral in a body
and wear the usual badge OF mourning.
Rosoiyed, That committee Of three be appointed to
heeks and johnson were appointed said committee ana
the President was also added
The fire companies intending to turn out will meet at
Fremen's Hall, et O'Clock this wednesday, after
noon and accompany the representatives preceded by
the Fire Department banner.
The Committee Of Arrange ments subsequently selected
Nj. Meeks as Marshal
TIE RIoTERs-FURTHER ARRESTS AND ExAMIyAHoN.-
James Reed, d. O'Nei and two others, both of whom
were named Patrick McIIugh arrested on Monday
afternoon and evening" charged with being concerned
he ict on election day. These together with those
whose have been heretofore published arrested
the charge, arraigned before Justice
Boswell and Mayor Hall yesterday After the hearing Of
several witnesses the examination adjourned TO
this day.
AFpcETnESr SPECIAL PorIcEMEy-Y Yesterday the
Mayor appointed about thirty special policemen, vino
to hold themselves in readiness to render assistance
in case of emergency.
Yesterday Sheriff Lott revoked the authority OF the
Deputy Sherins in Williamsburg
EarArA.-The statement that Alderman Smith, Of the
Fourteenth ward present at the Catholic church in
Second street, on Wednesday night last with armed
to protect It, authorized to state, the
hority Of Col Smith, Incorrect Mr.. Smith, at tho
time the military drawn up before the church,
at home attending sick family
ATTEMPT At BURGLARY.-An unsuccessful attempt
made early yesterday morning TO break into the dry
goods store OF A. J. Bennett No. 162 Grand street. which
probably prevented by the watch dog. The marks
Of burglars weapons were visible on the doors and
windows.
Peter Clark, admitted to bail three months since
charge Of mansaughter in attempt to kill james Hig
gins, arrested Monday by Capt Ganudct, OF the
police, and committed to jail he having dsregarded his
bail and failed to appear.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15
From the Rio Gransie.

We find the following letter. dated at Corpus Christi,
October 2s, in the New Orleans Picoyrne:-
The sickness Of the South which, in former years. has
rared has this not been partial in our favor
good many have been sick, and few have died Among
the latter, d. Turner, Surgeon Of the U. Army and
servant Eli ii the same family have died also Mr.
Schatee (iormer American Consul at Matamoras), Mr..
i. y. soineryilc, (clerk to Major Hill, paymaster o. s.
Army, and several Others have departed from this
world to another and better.
Gen p. +. Smith Is his way from Fl Paso to this
formation that Capt walker, with his Rides as an escort
to the General, has had fight with the Indians, and
killed xix OF them the spot and destroyed their village
The Rides lost none, but had several wounded.
We have Brownsville papers Of the l4h and 2lst ult
from which we gather the following intelligence =
The Brownsville Flag has . report that General Wo
has been called TO the city Of Mexico and that he will
soon leave Natamoras for the capital
Three Mexican soldiers were shot at Matamoras on
the 10th ult., for desertion.
We learn from the Flag Of the 2lst that after long
Commissioner in Brownsville, all the persons concerned
in the insurrectionary movement In Northern Mexico
who were arrested, charged with breach Of the
tralty laws were discharged. The Edg says:-Some
sixty Witnesses understand, examined,
bracing Of the first the place. but from
was Information Of character that would have led to
discharge from c';.sndy.
The Galveston cs of the 4t inst. has the annexed
interesting intelligence from the Rio ersnde:--
We learn by letter from Brownsville, dated tho 18TH
ut that Capistrau, Cara, and all the ocers and
Of the revolutionary army the Rio Grande ther
in Brownsville.
They are making extensive arrangements for anothe
campaign, and have sen 10 New Orleans for the pur
chase Of artillery. General Carvaal has been chose,
commander in chief and Colonel Setns his second. On
pistrau, and about thirty forty Of his ocers and
were undergoing examination before the Unired State
Commissioners, which had lasted week, for violatin
our neutrality laws.
We cannot understand how persons not citizens
sidents Of this country be held aenable 10 thes
laws The selection Of Carvaja for the chief comnan
shows that he s enjoys the confidence Of the abui
ters In that quarter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15
OFFICE OF THE SANDY Hook TELEGRAPH,
No. q WALL STREET, Nov. IA, 1854.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD.
noticed article in your paper Of this morning,
the signature of E. smith, Of the News Yacht of
the Associated Press - which require word Of
explanation from me.
At about o'clock yesterday morning the ship New
Era went ashore at Deal Beach At about O'Clock
addressed to Walter r. JONES' Esq, President of the
Bcard of Underwriters informing him that the passen
gers would remain board for a steamer to be sent
down from the city to take them oG. This despatch
Mr. Joness residence in the city and to Captain
Bowne the agent OF the Board but neither Of them
home soon after saw Captain BoSne at my Office,
where he called for information and after communi-
eating with him. he got the steamer Hector prepared
sseca possible, and my meeting Mr. Jones at his
which was understood to be at that time of Sandy Hook
10 proceed immediately 10 the wreck and Mr. JONES'
hearing that the steamer Levathan also at the
Hook wrote telegraphic despatch with similar drec-
lions her which he procured the signatures Of her
part owners Messrs. Spohord, Teston & Co., and Of
Messrs Duncan Co., the consgnees Of the New Era,
directing the Leviathan TO proceed Immediately to the
New Era-both Of which dispatches transmitted by
me without any delay Both Of these steamers, being then
outside Sandy Hook could be supplied With anything
in addition to what they then had board. under
stand that neither Of the boats belong to the under
writer's aud that the POard pays for them at certain
price per hour others do who have occasion to en-
.ploy them. Truly and respectfully,
f. ". O. LEWIS,
Manager N. Y. l. Sandy Hook Telegraph
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15
The Financial Crisis.
RUN ON THE BANKS OF WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Nov. IA, 1854.
1hc run the Exchange Bank in this city continues
to-day but there appearances Of abatement at
the close OF bank hours The paper Of the bank Is re
deemed promptly but deposito are not allowed to re-
move their deposits and bill holders paid in notes
on the Trans Bank Of Virginia institution
said to belong the hrn Strong doubts are
terancd as to the capaby Of the bank to sustain it.
self under such sudden pressure
The run on the Trans Allcghany, the Arlington, the
Old Dominion end the KanaNhs banks and also the Ex
change Bank Of Seldcn, Withers K Co., still continues,
and each bank is rcccnng lis notes with those Of the
others.
EXCITEMENT ABOUT THE CANAL BANK OF CLEVELAND.
CLEVELAND, Nov. IA, 1854.
Dr. Ackey a special depositor Of eight thousaed dol
lars in the Canal Bank Of this city, state Commits
soner for the erection Of an insane asylum at New
bury attempted to get possession Of the property Of the
bank BY law assignee, bnt was refused the keys oil
the safe Thereupon the sheriff caused the safe wall to
be broken into Meanwhile general depositor of fifteen
thousand dollars sued the bank and summoned the a.
signes TO give him possession The landlord OF the
building then refused to accept the assignee as sub
lessee and the breaking in Of the wall temporarily
suspended II was afterwards resumed and it was pro-
ceeded with amidst the greatest excitement. What
got by the assignee has not yet transpired.
SUSPENSION OF THE CITY BANK OF CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Nov. IA, 1854
The City Bank Of this city this morning suspended
It's capital was two hundred thousand dollars.
sroPpAGE OF GEORGE MILNE b CO., PRIVATE BANKERS.
CINCINNATI Nov. IA, 1854.
George Milne 4 Co., private bankers, Of this city,
stopped this morning.
WESTERN BANK DIFFICULTIES.
CHICAGO, Nov. IL, 1854.
The Union Bank has closed. The bills Of the ngin
Bank are again being taken. Great excitement exists
here In regard to the continued bank failures.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15

Nov. H.-Cdrrying Slang Shof.-Alexander Jor
dan was indicted for carrying slung shot on the lZh
OF October last with the intention Of ung It, in volA
ion Of the statute In such made and provided The
jury did not seem to think that the evidence against the
prisoner Was clear and accordingly rendered verdict
Of not guilty. d
Grand Ldrceny.-william Powell and Matthew Atkin.
son were put upon their trial for stealing the night
OF the 2Sth Of October cable Of the value Of $50 from
Of Dey street. There was legal testimony against
Atkinson, and he acquitted. Powell was seen by
an officer in company with James Pound and Thomas
DAvy drawing the cable to the dock and cutting o
Verdict guilty Of petty larceny seAtsncsd TO the peni
tentiary for six months.
same offence. william Powell (alrcady convcted) was
examined ~ q witness by the defence He swere tia.
prisoners had nothing TO do With the larceny Verdict.
not guilty ~ NJ
journed foy tho day. iafta>a Na.sss
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15
Marine Affairs

RUxoRED CHANGES IN THE STEAM FLEET The magnia.
cent steamer Golden Gate IL is sad is not to return to
this port again. as the Pacific Mail Company have be-
come part Of the Havre Steam Company or that they
have amalgamatcd or made arrangements BY which the
Illinois, one Of the Aspnwall limo the st. Louis, new
steamer now running between New York and Havre and
the Golden Gate shall form the !ine the same having
lin On this side the line is TO consist Of the John l.
stephens Capt r. H. Pearson Sonora, Capt. r. l.
The regular boats The mail steamers are TO leave on
the lst and 10th Of every month"; the Nicaragua steam
ers on the eth and 24tthe weekly line commencing
Tuesday next These are rumors merely, and require
con6rmaton on.-Ako CdlvcrrSo, Oct Ill
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15
THE RECENT SHIPWRECKS.
THE LATEST ACCOUNTS FROM TaE NEW ERA.
ONE HUNDRED AND FlFTY-FWE SAVED.
1ht Condition Of the Passengers and Ship.
WRECK OF THE BARK VIRGIN MARY.
>>~~>>~~~~>~>~>>~~~><~~~-
INTERESTING NARRATIVE OF THE EVENT.
less OF THE STEAMER yEWESS,
&c GC &C
THE RECENT SHIP WRECKS.
THE LATEST ACCOUNTS FROM TaE NEW ERA.
ONE HUNDRED AND FlFTY-fIvE SAVED.
Thr Condition Of the Passengers and Ship.
WRECK OF THE BARK VIRGIN MARY.
INTERESTING NARRATIVE OF THE EVENT
less OF THE STEAMER yEwESS,

The ofaee Of Mcssrs Duncan i Company was crowded
ssrom the moment of opening yesterday morning with
tho friends and relative Of the unfortunate passengers
on boa,l the wrecked ship New Era. Business was al
most suspended, owing to the necessity of replying to
their sorrcwful inquiries fos- Information
The following despatch received by Messrs
Duncan
Long BRANCH, Nov. IA A. H.
One hundred and thirty passengers landed this
morning and fifty dead bodies have been picked up
There are two tug boats here, but they cannot assist
any
number Of persons left the city Ia order to 60
down 10 Long Branch, TO look after their friends and
dnd il they were alive amongst the dead.
The loor people here by whom the passengers were
expected are greatly excited.
Snptan Fountain, of the steamtug Hector has just
arrived in the city, having LETT the wreck half past
nine this morning, up which time the ship lay be-
fore, fca Of water, the masts standing and the
making steady breach over her The captain, officers
and crew. with the exception Of the steward saved
and ot the four hundred souls board only hun
dred and two saved They taken of aud landed
the beach by the surf boats from the beach. Capt
T. says there great number of dead bodies lashed to
the rigging The lighter schooner is at anchor BY
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15
TELEG Z A p HIC.

DEAL Beach, N. j. Nov. IA, 1854
The slip New Era boarded this morning by the
boats and all the passengers that are remaining
win be saved in the course OF three or four hours
great number of bodies have shore during the
might and five picked up this morning within four
HUNDRED yards Of the telegraph ONCE.
The ship is very much broken up, but her masts
still standing, and the passengers cngng to the
rigging.
from the ship this morning
Fifty dead bodies, in all, have been picked up tina
shore.
There are two tug boats here but they not able to
render any assistance as yet owing to the heavy swell
which prevails. pu
The New Era,s nail bags have been recovered and
brought shore
Among the passengers saved is Vim. Van Rozelen
whose wife died soon after the ship left Bremerhaven
At about seven O'Clock this morning all the passengers
who we're alive were landed upon the beach, numbering
1885, exclusive Of 20 saved yesterday The total number
saved out Of the whole number Of 40 persons on board
at the time Of the disaster is 1885, three Of whom died
shortly after reaching the shore.
Nov EnpEa 14-7P. M.
At four O'Clock this morning the had gone down
sufficiently to enable surf boats to i've and at
four Mr. wardels boats went on to the wreck and by
seven O'Clock hundred and thirty Ave persons
safely landed, Notwithstanding heavy rolling surf and
the sea almost constantly breaking over the ship
After all the living taken from the wreck search
vas made on board for tho dead Twelve bodies have
already been brought shore and We understand there
ere at least twenty Or thiIg moro stn On bosrd many
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15
REPORT FROM THE OFFICE OF ME3SRs.
DUNCAN & COMPANY.

Alta quarter past five o'clock yesterday evening" one
of reporters called at the Office Of Messrs Duncan
Company and then assured that no further intel
ligence had been received than report to the same
effect that which appeared (as above) the last
ming edition Of the HERALD
At that hour Messrs Duncan (the consignees)
through their clerks summed up the loss of life from
the wreck of tho Era amounting to hundred and
Sfty-fve souls in the aggregate but still later de-
spatches may lessenor perhaps aggravatethe casual
ty list of this fearful disaster.
Towards six O'Clock Messrs. Duncan told that the
survivors of the wreck would be brought up to the city
'to-morro (this) morning in the steamboat Alice c.
Price and that they would be landed either the foot
of Chambers Robinson street.
LETTER FROMTHE UNDERWRITERS AGENT
The following letter from the agent Of the insurers
was received yesterday by Elwood Walter Esq, the
retary OF The Board Of Underwriters:-
DEAL, Nov. H. 1854
Iarrived here last evening and endcavored board
be ship but could not succeed owing to the surf
found her full of water, broadsde the beach, and
the rigging .ull of rasscgers She IL the New Era Of
Rath Elcmen for New York, with 3S4 seerage an
cabin passengers Her cargo consists OF of
calk taken in at LONDON, and the balance Of Bremeh
goods She is principally insured in Boston. About lao
of the passengers and crew saved There 4l0
all told. Her decks and rigging filed with the mutt
lated remains of the dead, presenting the most hor
lrfyiDg spectacle ever witnessed.
The inhabitants here doing everything in their
power for .hc survivors.
shall remain here with the Excelsior, to save sails
Sgging. and whatever is possible.
She carnc en- yesterday morning, at O'Clock. The
captain mistook the soundings for Long Island He in
forms he sounded at $50 A. in sixteen fathoms.
She srars all standing with close reefcd topsas set
There is too much on to do any thing at present
j. Q. BOVINE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15
The Central Ohio Railroad.

BALrNoRk, Nov. Il, 1871
special excursion train lef. here this morning at
half past six, filled with the invited guests from this
city and the eastward, who have been invited 70 part
cpate in the opening ceremonies OF the Central Ohio
Railroad Tomorrow. They arrived at Cumberland this
afternoon all in hne spirits. After partaking Of good
dinner the party were joined By the Mayor Of Cumber
land, Roman Dixon, and other prominent citizens and
then proceeded on their way to Wheeling which they
expect to reach aboat midnight
The Liquor Question In New Orleans.
Esw ORLEANS Nov. 10, 1854.
The vote yesterday in this city the liquor question
resulted in five thousand majority favor of granting
licenses for the sale Of liquors.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15

Navigation Of the Ohio.

PrTrsBURa, Nov. H. 1854
The Ohio river at this point now measures twenty
inches by the metal mark and further rise is OK
pected.. Small steamers are leaving for Cincinnati
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ALBANY, Nov H. 1854.
The trial of John Il Phillips indicted for the murder
Of his wife At West Troy in April last by sabtng her to
the heart with an oyster knife, commenced in the
Court Of Oyer and Terminer this morning
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15

PATERSON, N j., NOV II, Ioo4.
The scaffolding used Ia the building Of the county
workhouse in this city gave way this morning, killing
Immediately two persons. One Is seriously injured
that but little hopes are entertained Of his recovery,
!. md four others are more or less injured.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15
Snow Storm In Western New York.

DusuRK Nov. IA, 1864.
There n about four inches Of the ground here
,,is morning. and II IL sti falling At Forestville It Is
lrce inches Deep At Dayton two inches deep, and at
caasrsusus the ground is slightly covered.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15

Burning OF the Steamer Forrester.
CINCINNATI, Nov. IA, 1854.
The steamer Forester destroyed BY re last night
At New Richmond, twenty-five miles above this city.
She IA total loss The steward, chambermaid and one
hand are supposed to have perished In the flames.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15
THE WRECK OF THE JEwEss.

PH1LADELFHIA, NOV. II, I6JF
The steamer Jewess, which went ashore on Brigan
tine Beach on the 11th inst, has become complete
wreck having this morning gone to pieces She lies
about Afty yards from the shore Her engines it is
thought will be recover red. The insurance on her is
seventy thousand dollars. Her cargo is total loss.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-15
News from Demerara.

OOs
The crop which, from propitious weather, premises
large is being quickly manufactured In the absence Of
the rumorB 10 the contrary happy to report the
colony as being quite healthy.
Tonnage continues quite plentiful for Freights
range from Ia 3D. "a per cwt and rum 21zd 3d. per
gallon eSe11
New -four from the United States has arrived and has
tended 70 reduce the price This induced holders TO ship
and old to England which leaves the market bare
at present. Provisions lumber, lime bricks and every
thingare on the decline We delighted with the sight,
but not the visits Of French English and American mon
Of war in our waters; but all keep Oh.
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Terrible Slaughter o. Hunaan Bcangp-yvhoae
Family MISUNDERSTANDING and Axsom.
From the Alta California, Oct 27.l

The citizens Of quiet little town were taken by
surprise this morning, hearing that wholt family
had brutay murdered Last night by band OF rob-
bers consisting Of Mexicans and Americans, 1veu in
number at house kept by colored man, nmxne4 Jamcv
Anthony, or, as he was COMMONLY known here as An
tom At the pass at Salinas river twelve mss NON MOO
terey
Nsrresrs tha, these men, an vel armed, cavs. a