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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-24
DACKITB 10 HAvRI-SnCOMD LIMl-IH FOLLOW
isg ahps will leave Havrs The th, aAA NsW TED q

they are al nrst class Nov York buit ships pfovf4
9TH all requisite articles for the comfort and convenience
and commanded b. men Of ezpsrenss IN W.
Goods the subecrbera Will be forwarded fros fun
charges but those aotu ally incurred
BOYD BINCKBN, Agents, ISL Pearl stree
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SHIPPING.

STNO SOUTHERN TRAvELLER3.-THE U. g. r. STIAN-
ship ROANOKE, 400 TONS Capt Thomas Skinner, will
leave pier No IS North river Saturday afternoon at
soiS1a for SGrso Psts;sburF and Richmond oSnnsenx
Raleigh Wilmington, &c Passage and fare state
ueed-so Norfolk ~ 70 Petersburg and Richnsnd Sl0
'''''' i IHb Gli an FYEAsAsrs 81 Broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-24

EOR CALIFORNIA-THE NEW, SPLENDID, AND
unriv Alisd steamship YANKEE BLADE will s,n for
Pacific Tuesday, the Sst instant via Rio do Janero
passengers ~ she ports and families for San
Tie Yankee Blade 70 take her place In the
Line 70 run In connection With Commodore
70 eesbrAeed steam yacht North Star and she
usy celebrated steamship Uncle Sam, forming monthly
70 California, via Panama. For freight passage sp
ely 70 .. MILLH, Aren't, 81 Cortlandt street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-24

EyRANKLIN MUSEUM, l75 CHATHAM BTREpr-0uo,
Lea, ProprieerThe above establishment is open sve
afternoon at O'Clock and In The evening Al fol
purpose Of cisssio and original o. Hv
Statuary" by Mile CAstnets Troupe OF Model Artists -
gctber with variety Of beautiful performance fuAk
PARTICULARS ase bills Of each day Admissop:-Sea II -
rate boxes cents stage seats with cuSUoned arm oh
sTh cents; boxes, IS conSs; gallery, l2h cents
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-24

WILL CAOsE POSITIVELY JANUARY, 10Th INST,
w BAnvards Holy Land At the GeorAmA, 596 Broadway
The Rev. Baloh who has just returned from extensive
in the East will lecture the Paintings Monday
Tuesday and Saturday EVENINGS the intervening evenings
pesday and Saturday afternoons At O'Clock. Admission
cents; Front Seats, 90 oenA
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EXTRA PAY.

ExTRA PAY, &C.. TO UNITED STATES NAVY SAIL
~ ors ana marines -Al United States Navy sailors -
marines who served in scy vessel In the PaeiAs scs
1853 and the wido hsirp q
such who ds< in tie thsx diseAaee sea
promptly obtain then double pay and bounty lad vsssa
81 EDWARD BISSnLL,, Agon1.
Snd date Purscr N, No 81 wall strssA bassoAsA
just Ab We Pearl st. B.-Ao soldiers bounty laat w.
rants obtained ~ above.
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FIN ANCIAL.

01SQ mn TO LOAN-AT SEVEN PER CENT,
R1CosOUO ON bond and mortgage improved or
unimproyed real estate in this city Brooklyn 70
street, Walls - = "
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-24

T,Hl BRYAN GALLEY OF CHRIsrIAN AHA
colchester We most eonplsts ever made b. one ps.ssa
bue, 0iotto, nennL Psrupse, Leonardo d vas RaphA
CorreeGo Titan, DsneAichins, Saltwater Rosa, vslAeq1A
Marble, Rubeas Van Dyek, Tsnsrs, LAZY Rs1brAndA o.
s1e, Rsysdaal, Poussin, Claude LsralnS ek Jeshes k
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06
eg-The o. State Journal says that the late

!e9-The o. State Journal says that the late
decision of the supreme court of Ohio, that
so much of the tax law as allows persons in
giving in their lists of moneys and credits
to the assessor, to take out of them the
amount of their indebtedness, is uncon-
stitutional and of no effect, has put the
democratic leaders to a complete non plus !!
The constitution declares that taxation shall
be aniform-the tax law allows all persons
except bankers to take from their monies and
credits the amount they owe, and return the
balance for taxation but this privilege is
denied to banks and bankers, and it was to
test the legality Of the law that the question
was brought before the court. tr But instead
of reducing the bank basis of taxation to an
equality with that of the people, this decis-
ion of the court raises the basis of taxation
of the people up to an equality with that Of
the banks. The people must now be taxed
just as the banks are taxed---that is, on all
that is owing to them, without reference to
what they owe-and that is horse of anoth-
cr color! The banks are winding up their
affairs, and transferring their capital to other
states, who are giving it a hearty welcome,
and profiting by its. presence. And unless
our system Of legislation shall be improved,
thousands and thousands of our people will
have to follow the mple--gather up what
they may, and betake themselves TO some
place where the business of legislation con-
sists, in some thing else than imposing tareS
--TAxEs--TAXES, like. a hideous incubus,
upon the industry & enterprize Of the people.
The Journal calls upon the legislature now
i'll session to take some action upon the tax
law, to avert the mischief which it is doing
i'll the business portions of the state.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06

GsA few evenings since, the Cincinnati
police made grand haul Of gamblers at a
gambling house on 5th street, between Main
and Sycamore, where % were arrested Sew
eral jumped out at the windows, and the
room being in the I'd story of the building,
it is supposed they received some salutary
bumps and bruises in their descent to the
earth. The police also took possession of
all the gambling apparatus, which consisted
of mahogany box, called game keeper,
for a faro bank; box for the keeping Of
checks for faro bank |; cloth for rondo table;
card case for faro bank about one hun
dred large cards for keno; rondo balls sweat
cloth; keno box, &c. &C..
Five of the prisoners plead guilty at the
examining court, and were fined $50, to be
committed till paid. Most of the others
were discharged. The gambling apparatus
was burned by order of the court. Its value
was said to be $1,000.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06
! o.. - - y -lIpLiC1 OOy 3FW VI as
PERRYSBURGoJO JOURNAL.
q . MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1854.

NCS-The Hancock Courier has good ar
ticle, advocating the construction of rail
road from Urbana to Detroit. The Courier
says there is charter for such road, and
that the corporators living in Hancock co.
are determined to make an effort to have the
road built Success attend them.a SUI.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06
Correspondence of the baltimore Patriot. -.

Correspondence of the Baltimore Patriot,
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL. lS44.-Some years
ago Mr.. Colmesnil, of Louisville, Ken
lucky, who had been mail contractor for
carrying the mail between Louisville and
and New Orleans, brought a claim against
the Government for damages to the amount
of $50 900. Several curious facts are re
ported and circulated in regard to this claim.
I will give them as they have been given to
me. s'lI..
Mr.. Peter G. Washington was the Sixth
Auditor of the Treasury-the Auditor for
the Post Office Department. One of his
principal clerks, Mr.. Kennedy q very clear
headed and upright public officer, was re
quested to examine all the papers and vouch-
ers relative to the Colmesnil claim, and TO
report thereon. lie reported against the
claim. Mr.. Washingtong the Auditor.
adopted and approved of the report But
Mr.. Colmesnil and his attorney Mr.. James
Guthrie, now Secretary of the Treasury, Were
not satisfied with this rejection of their
claim. They pressed it again, and again
Mr.. Kennedy reported against it, and Mr.
Auditor Washington approved of the re-
port. U" oa.
After this, Messrs. Colmesnil and Guthrie
Appealed to Congress TO pass an act by which
their claim could be settled and paid Mr.
Peter G.. Washington, having been suppressed
led in Office, was engaged as sub-agent and
counsel for the claim. Congress was beses
immensely and intensely in the matter
That body which could not withstand every
thing, passed bill in favor Of the settle
ment of the claim, whereupon the papers and
vouchers in the case were re-examined, and
$4,000 Were allowed and paid Oh the
claim. .l.r. 30 .-nsY .J.g
Thus stood matters, when Mr. Guthrie
was appointed Secretary of the Treasury
Mr.. Coimcsnl came on 10 Washington also.
Mr. Peter g. Washington was forthwith
made Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury.
and Mr. Colmesnil Chief Clerk of the Bureau
of the Treasurer of the United States.
| 1t is rumored-but cannot vouch for the
rumo:-,hat Mr.. Washington entreated Mr..
Kennedy, the faithful, in the Sixth Auditors
Office, to review his former reports agains,
the Colmesnil claim, and draw up u new re-
port in its favor, and that Mr.. Kennedy
firmly refused TO do so, because he could not
honestly. At all events, whether he was so
requested to act, and so replied, or not, I've
was rcmOuGd from Office, and Mr. Phillips
selected by Messrs. Washington and Guth-
re TO be the Sixth Auditor, has sent for th.
Colmesnil papers. 1t is suImised that he
has been induced TO send for them with a
view 10 reopen the case, and allow and pay
the remainder of the amount claimed by
Messrs Colmesnil and Guthrie, namely
$3.50 900. May be so may be not so.
POTOMAC.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06

Gov. Medill has appointed F. NJ Ellis, of
the Lancaster Eagle, his private secretary, in
place Of George T. Barnum, who was com
PEELED to relinquish the office on account of
i'll health. s d
David A. Starkweather Of Canton, it is
reported, has the mission to Chill
Over million Of dollars worth of bread
stuFs sxe weekly exported from New York.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06

w-The address delivered BY Rev. A. w.
Jewett before the Odd Fellows, and Others,
on Thursday evening last, was one of the
best written discourses that we have enjoyed
for long time. The hall is rather small,
and the attendance, though respectable, was
not such as should have greeted discourse
the preparation of which required as much
labor and thought as this one did. Mr.. ].
is graceful, fluent and nervous speaker, and
writes with an earnestness, terseness and vi
gor worthy of attention and respect in any
community. 7
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06

gOHIo LEGISLATURE But little has been
done as yet in either branch. In the senate,
a few days ago, another assistant clerk was
elected, being four for that body. In the
house, Oh the lst inst, the special commit
teetc whom was referred the memorials of
eltletk and the sergeant at arms for addi-
tiohal help, reported in favor of electipg
YhTee additional assistant clerks, and two
'aaditional assistant sergeants az arms; also
authorizing the sergeant at arms to employ
S9me one TO make fires, at not exceeding one
A9llar per day. The house will no doubt
'fohhrm3 the reports. This will make the ex-
dcdtite z force Of the house, six clerks, four
71setfessMts ht arms, and one. fiteman1:, wages,
Ssa per day. S'~'77 p
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06
THE PERRYsBURG JOURNAL.

The UNION OF THE BRITIsH Provinces
1t is positively asserted that the union of all
the British Provinces of North America will
soon take place; and each province will
have her own local legislature. Although
it was rumored some time since that a
change of such kind was intended, it is but
a few days ago that it was positively said
that it will take place. A correspondent
from Quebec writes the following:
1t is generally believed here that Lord
Elgin and Mr. Lafontaine have gone to Eng
land for that object. merely report these
facts without commenting as to the proba
BILE result OF such government. | regard
this step as made in the right line, for union
is strength, and it is easy 10 perceive that it
is but another endeavor towards self govern
mtnt. The friends of the confederation say
that the provinces, containing three millions
of inhabitants, will be able to establish u
government almost independent from Eng
land, and they look at it as the aurora of a
better state of things Halifax Nova
Scotian.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06
POTOMAC.

All HA The N. Y. Tribune has this prick (:
" Professor Rainey, who was last week nom
mated and confirmed as consul to Bolivia
it is said, is to be stripped of his new official
habiiments, because the President has just
discovered that he published Scott cam
paign paper in Cincinnati.
We hope the President won't act precipi
lately. Give the Professor fair chance to
send in the papers-the campaign papers
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06

Naomi, the daughter Of Enoch, was $50
years Gid when abe was married Courage.
ladies' y - ~ '''' y. "' ''" '.. '''
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06
Smiths New School Geography.

We have received from the publishers, D.
Burgess & Co., New York, by the politeness
Of P. c. Holt, bookseller, Maumeee City, a
copy of Smiths Geography and Atlas, a new
edition of which has lately been published.
This work has been very much enlarged. en-
6slJiSh6d aUith ne11 illustrations throughout,
designed expressly for it, critically corrected
and thoroughly revised, SO as to conform to
the census of the United States for lS50-to
that OF Great Britain and Ireland for March,
1851, and to the latest that could be obtain
ed OF other countries.
1.-The acquisition of territory to the United
states, the discovery of the mineral wealth
OF California and Australia, and the estab-
1tshment of steam communication between
remote parts of the earth,' have greatly in
creased geographical knowledge I'o'
The information thus obtained has been
carefully collected and inserted in this edi-
uon. 1t has been not only necessary to cor
rect the maps of former editions but to add
new maps OF the states of California and
Texas, of the territories of Oregon, Wash
ington, Utah, New Mexico, Nebraska, and
THE countries of Mexico and Central Ameri-
Capwhich has been done from the latest and
best authorities. " us
;qA large map Of the Roman Elnpi,e is also
W.ted, to aid in the study OF Ancient Geog-
raphy, compendium of which is contained
'n1the latter part Of the book. i- 7'5 &7as
I'VE have looked over this Geography and
Atlas with much interest, AMI take pleasure
in saying that it is by far the most condens-
cd, complete and thorough work that we have
set seen for teaching geography. Any pupil
.tYho can readily answer the g drill questions
fer exercise and review, and becomes famil-
jH wath "Ancient Geography as here taught,
~iltahave not only an uncommonly good
knowledge Of Geography, but also fund OF
s3ffneral information quite as rare as it is val
A4ble, sod u.a 9staoe-.ia
.!FMr. Holt has the books for sale in Maumee
City. W .ol ".a8.a @7'
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06

We understand that Hon. Lucius v. Bierce,
of Akron, is designing to write a history Of
the Western Reserve. We know no gentle
man more competent, by his education. per
sonal observation and experience, TO dis
charge that important task. An authentic
and we'll written history of northern Ohio,
(such as Mr.. B. would write,) will meet
with favorable reception.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06

FOREIGN NEws.-The arrival of the Asia
brings us important foreign news. The
fighting on the Danube continues with de-
cided success to the Turks. We regard the
news as more favorable for peace IN The
spring, as negotiations appearlto be agreed
upon, anew. u2a % ..o9h ,a.
Flour has slightly declined in New Horh.
and has fallen so cents per barrel in Gin
cinnati. AS the prospect of peace advances,
flour will recede. >.'
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06

Es-A cartridge mandatory at Ravens
wood, on Long Island, near New York city,
exploded few days ago, instantly killing
.lS persons, most of whom were children at
wotklthere. The bodies of the victims were
blown into small fragments, and scattered
spout for distance of 300 or 400 yards
The building was torn to atoms, and musket
bails and portions of the wreck were thrown
with great force in all directions 1t was
caused by the bursting of an oil lamp used
amongst the powder-the result of careless
ness entirely. nanoo edl n-a
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06
STEAMBOAT BURNT-GREAT Loss OF LIFE

STEAMBOAT BURNT-GREAT Loss OF LIFE.
-NEw ORLEANS, Jan. 29.--The steamer
Georgia, from montgomery, Alabama, caught
stroyed, with most of her cargo, consisting
Of upwards of 1000 bales Of cotton. She
had nearly two hundred passengers on board,
principally emigrants going to Texas, and
slaves Thirty were drowned, and many
others missing. Loss of property over S8,-
900.
SECOND DlsPATCH-It is estimated that
fifty were drowned or burned on the
Georgia. All the baggage and money were
lost The boat was valued at $2S,000
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-02-06

Georgia. All the baggage and money were
lost. The boat was valued at 1928 900.
Passengers who came through yes
terday report that there was a break of some
Ieigh!y rods at Erie, and that the probability
is that to-day or tomorrow the cars will
come up together on opposite sides of a
platform. ' ".r
The engines that have been so long delayed
there belonging to western roads, have come
on. Gov Bigler was there. and cavalcade
of 1000 horsemen, with red leggings and red
belts, had turned out to receive him. In be-
half of the state he was about taking posses
lsion Of the road of the franklin Canal Co.
whose charter was repealed by the Legislature.
Toledo Blade of Friday.
Capt. Trowell informs us that when he
passed there few days ago, the gap was
closed up, but the track across one street
was torn up, to prevent cars passing. Gov.
Bigler's movements were understood to be a
mere ruse to quiet the Erie ragamufins.
RAIL RIPPERs AGAIN AT Work. We
are indebted to the House line for the fol-
lowing despatch dl dgw"
ERIE, Jan. 3l.--The first train from Buff
falo is just in. No obstruction at Harbor
Creek. The city authorities tore up the
track crossing Sassafras street few rods
west Of the Depot, SO no connection can be
made with the western road. Large crowd
of people, but no violence.
Of course the case for Executive interfer-
ence is now made out. That is, if any re-
lance can be had upon the Administration.
II Cleve. Herald. -r.....r
The democratic caucus at Columbus has
adjourned sine die. without making q noml-
nation for senator. Manypenny and Allen
were ahead Of all other candidates, but O
large portion Of the votes were scattered or
other candidates. The suppoSition was tina,
new man would at last have to be taken
up and nominated .r
Redfeld, the New York collector in plac,
Of Bronson, removed, has been confirmed by
the senate by vote of 81 to 8. The wings
free soilers and softs generally voted for ,hf
confirmation, and a few ultra pro-slavery
hards against it. So that agony is over.
Nathaniel C. Read, formerly a prominen
locofoco politician of Ohio, and Judge of tin
supreme court, died at San Francisco, Cali
fornia, Dec. 28h, after brief illness. HI
formed business connection with Mr.. Wei
ler, at Washington, during the last winter
and in the following sprigLig went out in ques
of fortune, but his singllpr9 career was bro
to an early termination s.. ~ '.'i'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-15
FARES:
Gordonsville and Alexandria, 80.
THROUGH TICKETS.
STAGE LINE

Our Stage Lines will connect with each Of IN.
Trains of the Central Railroad, as follows, viz:
Passengers from the Express Train will Issy.
Staunton Immediately after dinner, say at o'coc,
P. M. and arrive at Cloverdale by dark, same dsr
from Richmond. Leave next morning at daylight
and arrive at White Sulphur by 81 P NJ
Passengers by the Accommodations Train will lsav.
Staunton at O'Clock, A. M, arrive at the Warn
Springs at 2. M. Leave next morning after d,y
light and arrive at White Sulphur by s r NJ
N. b. Encouragement proposes strictly and lte,
ally altogether Daylight Trarei-and aee piedoe our
seires to ensure TO Passengers the comforts they haze
right to calculate on.
Returning. our Lines will leave White Sulphur ,,
II Nj. Passengers desiring expedition viii reach
Staunton next day in time to get to Richmond BIZ
?. M, being less than day and a half. Those DE-
string comfort will arrive at Warm Springs at 6P
M rest all night, leave next day at 81 A. Nj and Ar
rive in Staunton p NJ. ready for the Morning Train
for Richmouds alexandria or baltimore.
Passengers for L EX GTON NATURAL
BRIDGE. BUCHANAN and F1NCASTLE will DO
taken through the same day from Richmond BY thu
Express Line Those for LEXINGTON BY dark
Passengers for ROCKBRIDGE ALUM arrive to
breakfast End day.
Passengers who get Through Tickets may stop at
any point, or change from one Line to the other
Those desiring Extra Stages can charter them at
StauntOn. orF. VIM. p. PARISH l. Co
June zlst, 1893. -------.---------- 10 q
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LEE l. CO.
OFFICE RICH. 4 PErBG. RAILROAD CO.

June 9Th, 1854.
IT, IA E#Hs1 NOTICE.-TO PER-
E%S5ZE s1a fE@Me&SONS SEEKING AN ELL
GIBLE INVESTMENT OF MONEY.-Sealed Pro-
posas will be received at this Office, until the 18th
day of July 1854 when they will be opened in bhe
presence ofthe President, Treasurer and one
of the Directors of this Compony for the purchase
this Company to be issued for the purpose of recon-
sructng their road with heavy iron rails under the
authority of the Act of Assembly passed February 49,
1854 and of the resolutions of the Stockholders of
this Company adopted on the 30th May, 1854
The principal of these Bonds will be payable the
LIST day of june 1875 and the interest of seven per
cent per annum, or three and half per cent semi
annually the LIST day of June and the lat day of
December of each year-the punctual payment of
of trust on the whole road and other property and
franchises of the Company. liable to be enforced at
any time upon sixty days default in the payment of
any amount of either principal or interest
No bids for less than the par value of these bonds
I'M uding interest from the LIST of this month June
1854 THAT being the date on which they begin to
bear7 per Ct interest-wi he considered.
The terms of payment will be CASH but from re-
sponsble bidders negotiable notes for three
per cent interest theron from the LIST of June 1854
payable at 8, 5 and months from that date will be
received security for the purctual payment of
which notes. one-ffth of the amount of bonds actu-
ally paid for will be retained by the Company until
all OF the raid notes shall have been paid.
Any farther Information On the subject which NAV
be desired will be furnished by the President or Tres
surer of the Company. :.
By Direction of the President.
JOHN WILLIAMS,
Secretary aud Treasurer X. u P. Railroad Co.
ie6--TuThG Sf15Iv
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-15

w. II. SEWARD AND THE Know NoTHINGs.-In
the debate on the Homestead Bill, In the Senate,
July IL, Mr.. Seward made a speech, in which he
referred at considerable length to the Know Moth
lngs. He took ground against the principles attri
buted to that PARTY. His positions upon the subject
may he briefly sumed up in the following ex.
tract from his speech:
1t is sufficient for me to say that in my judgment
anything Is unAmerican which makes a distinction
of whatever kind, in this country, between the ma
tive born American and him whose lot is directed
to be cast here by an oyerruling Providence, and
who renounces his allegiance to foreign land and
shows fealty to the country which adopts him.