New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-09-25

DsATH or JUICE PURvIAxcE.--We have the snr-
rowful task of announcing the death OF Judge John
Puryiance of most respectable, beloved, dis
tIbquished and venerable citizens. He had reached
the age Of 81 years in July lsst and died this MORN
ing at his residence in Gay-st, after long illness,
which he bore with the christian iorltude ond spirit
That marked all his life Judge Purviance was ma
tive of Baltimore, where oil his life was passed. He
early entered upon the profession OF the law III which
he achieved distinction that secured for him the con-
fdence and respect OF all las associates Many years
ago he appointed of the Judges of tue County
Court under the old constitution which ONCE he held
until the new constitution was adopted by winch the
system of the Judiciary was changed Ho was man
whom but TO know was TO love and respect, ana his
death will he lamented by all as that of good and
great man. baltimore Patriot, Friday.
HoRRInLE observation-disclosures ExPLosioN-A
BuuDIse BLOWN UP--Two LIVES LosT.-A cores
nondent writing from ST. Pauls Bay describes sad
sccJent that occurred at Ise-aux Coudres opposite
tbat place on Friday afternoon. II seems that two
.ahildren of Mr.. Bernard Tremblay-the eldest only
9 years of age-were amusing themselves setting OH
FIRE crackers Near the children were two barrels OF
powder which igDited from the sparks ana exploded
10 fearful manner killing the children, manning
their mother and entirely demoshng tue building,
which was atcrward consumed. The mother,
though sadly injured cot out of the ruins and by her
own Efforts dragged the bodies of her children out OF
the flames. but they did not survive many hours The
soc in CASH lQuebeo Mercury.
Mono EMPEROR SENSIBLE MAS-Some
wears ago, Faustin l., who now Yields the imperial
,ceptre over the Island of San Domingo, worked in
The sugar and coffee fields for his owner under the I'M
pretending name of Soulouque II may not be unln-
;se,tI 10 know that the former masero the present
emperor is ar old and highly respected citizen OF this
place ard that from time 10 time ne receives friendly
meesages from his old slave. A week or two since,
he was pleasantly surprised with therecept of several
bace of coffee and package of sugar acco npaniod
by quite al afiecton8e letter from his impel1ei ma
csty 1t would appear that the parvenus OF San Do
nipgo differ from The parVenos Oh ane.ica. SOU
neither OhllterlftO
meu,brapce of his former condition, nor checked, nor
diminis he'd his old affections. St' Louls DEM
DEATH OF Alexander N. HARvEY.-St Louis
pspers of last week contained notice of the death of
Alexander NJ. Harvey, for many years prominent
and essful trader with the Indians on the Upper
Missouri; Mr. Harvey native OF ST. LOUIS
and lad heen for long time leading partner in the
extensive trading concerns in that region: dc was a
fOned courage aud these characteristics with his pro-
serbial honesty and kindness 10 the Indians secured
Tor him degree Of confidence which has rarely peoo
accorded 20 any man. The Indians loved hin, and
dir il fuence over them was unoonnded Al t1e 'Ime
Of bis death he was engaged IN profitable trade, and
q few years more would have enabled him 10 retire
With wealth honestly and laborously earned.
Hon PRIck FOR STANDING. CoRy.-We learn from
TAe Se,oto tO.) Gazette that Mr. seymour Of BAN
bridge. Ross Co, OHIO, sold few days ago guam.
ty Of com in the field at s25 per acre. II was bought
BY some gentleman from Kentucky. This Is doubt
hess tbe highest price ever paid for siandmg corn IN
Soubern Ohio.
BRDGT AoROSs IRE MtssIssIPPL-The towers oil
the suspension bridge across the Mississippi at ST. An
hoDys Falls are nearly completed and the
vorknen busy twisting the wires preparatory 10
stretching them across the river. The bridge seems
likely TO be completed in lime 10 receive quite an IN
Come the present season.
TIE CASE OF On. THoNPsoy.-An indictment has
been found by the Grand Jury in Allegany County
Va against DIR. Thompson, charged with killing Miss
Pharr The physicians, however, who analyzed the
stomach Of the deceased, have decided that ii con-
TENED no poison