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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-30
BrookIyn city Intelligence.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE-About O'Clock yesterday morning,
the confectionery store Of J. S. Raynor in Hamilton
nue. Union street. discovered to be fire. The
alarm was promptly given, and the fremen imme-
daey the spot but owing to the lack of water the
devourng elements favored by strong northwest wind
gained such rapid headway that before an hour had
elapsed five stores three fronting Union street and
two Hamilton avenue, totally consumed. The
following persons owning stores met with loss by
the conhagraton:- Lost Insured.
J. Hallng, grocer, two stores. $4,000 $4,000
J. 8. Raynor, confectioner and board
ing house. se....................... 5000 unknown.
Robert Bennett, Atantick Dock Hotel. 1000 do.
JAS Kelly, bookseller and news agent 900 do.
Barber shop, in Union street........ 800 do.
-
Total. al.................,........ .S17,30O $4,000
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-30

TRENTON, N. J March ~, 1903.
This court met on Tuesday, end again had before tt
Court referred the whole matter TO the Master 70 report
at the peNe term
John D. Hager, of New York, has presented An appli
Thompson Edwin A. Stevens, and Robert }. Stockton,
the last directors Of the New Brunswick Steamboat
TRANSPORTATION Company to produce certain books Of
account by which the said Hager alleges that he can
prove he has been defraued in the settlement with him
as Of the stockholders.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-30

bance greatly the annual! cost of printing He asked for
the yeas and nays ON the motion.
Mr.. THOMPSON, (whig) OF KY, moved 10 adjourn.
Mr.. HrNIER appealed to him to withdraw his motion,
and let the bill pass tonight.
hr. THOMSON said this amendment would lead to de-
bate He had to offer which would lead to two hours
debate at least This the first adjournment he had
ever moved in his life, and he would not for 1t
but that he knew that he right in doing so.
The Senate then adjournnd at O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-30

the bill 1t may require violent breaking up Of Con
gress.
Nothing, perhaps, could have happened more power
fully against the Nebraska bill than this affair." end it
may But If it ends in blood il is but the beginning of
the end Hence the universal excitement.
We are sanguine, however of reconciliation though
it Is said that Cutting insists his adversary shall
back all the tions and iusnuations against him
(Cutting) in both the late speeches of breckenridge
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-30
Western Navigation. SO.


The weather. which has been very cold for days
past has become more moderate The lake and river
filled with ce and the upriver boats have the pre-
sent stopped running Boats continue to run without
serious difficulty to Toledo and Cleveland.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-30
nIarkets.

CINCINNATI, March %, 1854
There Is an improved consumptve demand in this
ket for provisions which has created better feeling
We hear Of sales Of 600 lbs bulk shoulders Nc
Mess pork commands Sl2. Barrel lard Is dull at Nc
Flour at so 30 Lnseed oil is quoted at S6c
and is likely to advance. Exchange on Now York a
premium Money in tho street commands II to Is per
cent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-30
Awful Disasters,

DWELLING HOUSE AND SEVEN CHILDREN BURNT.
OGDEYsBrRG, March 20, 1854.
The dwelling house of Mr. Cooper Tyler at North Law
renee destroyed by fire at about O'Clock last night
together with all its contents Seven small children the
oldest being only nine years Of age burnt to death
in the house Their parents had after seeing the chill
dren safely in bed gone to ncghbors house to pass
the evening Tie fire broke out after they et their
house. but unfortunately too late to any OF the
children, any portion Of the furniture.
THREE CHILDREN BURNED.
BosToS, March %, 1854.
The house of William Flanders, in Londonderry N H.,
was burned on Tuesday afternoon last and his three
young children perished in the flames.
THREE BOYS DROWNED.
PHILADELPHIA March %, 1864
Three boys-Edward Cullen, OF Liverpool; Thomas
ven of New York. and Thomas Mccoy, Of Mount Carbon
were drowned yesterday In the Delaware above Rich
mond They were employed as team drivers on the ca.
nal They were in yaw In tow Of the steamer Hcnlo-
pen The yawl was upset and all drowned before
assistance could reach them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-30

SrRIF0FIND, March 20, 1854.
Ex-Governor Steele, of New Hampshire and Mr.. Tyler
Mayor Of this city, left for Washington to-day and will
endcavor to prevail upon Congress to change the
intendence Of the armores from military to civil Both
OF these gentlemen have been reported candidates for
the superintendency Of the Springfield Armory. There
Ia report here TO the effect that Col Ripley has been
transferred from the Armory at Springfield 10 another
post and that another military officer has been ordered
here 70 supply Col RS place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-30
Fire nj Carllale.

CARLISLE, Pa, march %, 1854.
The dwelling, shop, and stables Of George Hendel and
the dwellings Of DR.. Looms and Mrs Phillips de-
stroyed by IRE last night
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-30

Sailing OF the n. M. =. Arabia.
BosroS, March 20, 1854
The royal mail steamship Arabia sailed fer Liverpool,
via Halifax, shortly after day with ninety eight
passengers, and ti9o. 900 ia specie on freight,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-30
The Derien Expedition-The Probable Fate
OF Lieut.. Strains Party.
orv .oprSwAII COpREapOyDVrCr

OUH AosIINWHH'1 e7'''.e@ o1'1'e1''
u. s. SMp CYANx i
ATNwAIL, March IS, 1854 !
We sail for Caledonia Bay this day. VIII send another
marty In the country TO search for Strain and in about
twenty or thirty days return home via this place and
Havana The rainy season, am fearful has commenced
from the Aspinwan Courier, March III
Since our last steamer edition VIC have given from
time TO time in semi weekly issue, all the tdings
which we could glcan from different quarters OF this
interesting though unfortunate movement.
The Cyane arrived at this port on the 28th ut. She
has been with constantly since that date and as
there has been arrival from Caledonia Bay during
her stay here have nothing further from that quar-
ter-we gave her advices thence in last steamer
edition.
DR.. Cullen, who was the 6rst cause Of the project
which has resulted sadly left this city about the 5th
inst, for what destination know not.
Lieut. St. John, who acted for the British government
in said party arrived at Panama the 9th February
few days after he 70 AspinwA and remained
board tbe y. s. soop ofwar Crane until the 9th inst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-30

ALBANY, March 90, 1854
OPENING STREETS YORK
The bill appointing Board Of Permanent Commits
sioners to oren streets in New Hork, taken up.
The name of Simeon Draper was withdrawn, and that
of John w Dewey substituted The bill then passed.
THE GERMAN TURNER'S.
The vote on the Turnverien Society bill
sidered, and the bill was passed.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The bill amending the charter of the Granite Insurance
Company recommitted.
The bill to authorize the Rome and Watertown Railroad
Companies to endorse the bonds OF the Potsam road
passed
passed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-30
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
Senate.


ALBANY, March 90, 1854.
me CHARTER OF rAMMANY SOCIETY.
Mr. BARE, (nat dem.) of New York, presented me-
mortal the repeal the charter of the Tammany So.
ciety Referred to the New York city Senators.
BILLS REPORTED.
Mr. WALKER, (whig) of Chautauque, reported bill
authorisng the construction of bridge the Hud
son at Albany This report was unanimously concurred
in by the committee to whom the subject referred
Mr. SPENCER, Qrec soiD of N. Y, reported bill to
amend the charter of the Sxpenny Savings Bank of New
York.
Mr. HCrcMGs, (nat. dem) Of Kings, reported a bill
6er increasing the compensation Of the Deputy Clerk in
Kings county.
THIRD READINGS.
Relative 70 the wreckmasters in Suffolk county the acad
emy visitation Merchants and Publishers Society to
prevent the sale of impure milk
The following bills passed To increase the
capital Of the Buffalo and New York city Railroad and
authorise the company to issue preferred stock.
To exempt the New York Historical S0ciety's build
ings and site from sale by execution.
Relative to the power Of the Governor to all vacancies
elates to superintendent Of the Bank Department and
TO amend the New York Pilot law.
To remove the salt works ut Syracuse.
For the promotion Of medical science
THE aAYETY FUND
The bill relative to the withdrawal of the circulation Of
the safety fund banks whose charters have expired
ordered to third reading al it came from the House.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Thursday was set apart for private claims
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
resolution was aid the table to proceed to elect
Superintendent Of Public Instruction on the 4th of
April.
GENERAL INSURANCE Law.
The bill amending the general insurance law was or
dered to third reading
ooNvlcTs IN THE ALBANY pY1rTRSrARY.
The Senate recoDsdered the vote rejecting the bill pro-
posing to send certain convcts to the Albany peniten
tary, and then debate the bill lasted till the ad
journment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-30
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP OHIO.
News from Central America, the West Indies, the
South Pacific West Coast Of Mexico,

The mail steamship Ohio, Capt. Buid, arrived yes
terday from Aspnwall, whence she sailed the
18th inst.
The Ohio brings the California mails and specie
which left San Francisco the LIST inst, but the
anticipated by the arrival Of the Northern Light
The following is the specie list by the Ohio
Am. Ex Bank $306 06O Newhouse Spatz. SO, $50
Adams Co. ...... 2S7,770 Chambers Heiser 2,T40
Beebe Co. ..... 10000 r. Maison. ......... 1850
Wells, Fargo Co. 60800
Jno Cunningham IL 200 Total $3.50, 100
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-30

The Liquor Question In pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, March %, 1854.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the
hbitory law bill it from the House. After
siderable discussion the Senates substituted for IT,
and passed finally. Yeas 21-nays12.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29
Prohibition in Pennsylvania.

The last Legislature of Pennsylvania, after
warm discussion, and on account of the
treachery of some of the members elected by
the temperance men, refused to pass Prohbi-
tory Law, but, in lieu thereof, determined TO
submit the question of Prohibition to direct
vote of the people. This was regarded by the
friends of temperance, as dodge on the part
of those Legislators who were afraid to act
openly and manly upon the. subject. The tenn
perance men received the new measure with a
protest, and submitted only when they saw that
the friends Of the bill out-numbered them
They saw the difficulty Of bringing a moral
and political question into the same arena-they
knew that politics would engross the minds OF
agreat many of people. so much so that the
subject of temperance would be forgotten or
little thought OF. They, however, resolved to
meet the subject as presented, and throw their
inRuence for Prohibition. The result was. a
small majority against Prohibitiou-some5 900.
As was anticipated, a full vote could not be
had-the vote on this question being about
$4,000 below that of State officers. In some
places there would be only two or three persons
distributing tickets for Prohibition, while there
would be a host against it. The opposition was
strongest mainly in those places inhabited by
persons of foreign birth--the Dutch and Irish
going against it almost to a man. Old Bsrks
eounty.which struggled against common schools
and always leads the hosts of ignorance and
anti-progress, gave majority adverse to a
ProhibitOry Law, of s,000-or nearly double
that of the State. So have York, Bucks,
Lebigh, Lebanon, &C., where the Lager Beer
people live, given similar majorties
The results Of this contest favorable to Pro-
hibition, are:
j. large najority of the counties;
2. A majority of both Senate and Assembly
Districts, showing that the power of the State
is in the hands of the Prdhbtionists;
.. A Governor pledged and ready to sign a
Prohibitory Law; ... ..
4. Amajority for Prohibition in Philadelphia,
Pittsburgh and nearly or quite every other city
that is, IN all the centers whence intelligence
and influence are radiated;
5. majority in nearly every County whose
inhah'.t are mainly of British descent, and
can be addressed in the language of the coun-
try.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29
Insurance Notice.

THE Annual meeting of the stockholders OF
u the Kent County Mutual Incurancc Com
pany. will be held at the Office OF the President,
Dr. S. NJ. Fisler,. in Smyrna, On Monday, the
first day Of January next, that being the first
Monday of said month, at which time an cleo
ton will be held for nine Directors, 70 serve
for one year. A general attendance is reques-
ed, as business Of importance will be brought
before the meeting. All persons who are in.
sured, aud wish to continue their insurance.
are expected to be prompt in the payment Of
their interest, to the Treasurer or his author-
zcd agent Any person insured who wishes 10
70 withdraw, will please give n tice to the Sec
Rotary before the annual meeting. al.
GEO. B. IlICKSON,
al sec'y Kent County Mutual Insurance CO.
tbosef, Deb
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

ILLUMINArIoN.--The illumination of the
American party, in honor of their recent victory
in this State, after several stated times, finally
came off on last Thursday evening. The
two hotels presented rather grand appearance
which attracted quite crowd of persons
Torches were carried through the streets, and
much merfimeht> occasioned by. the fre-bails
thrown by the boys. The fife and drum, also,
did their part in stirring up the martial fire
After the whole was over. the young ladies' and
gents had a. I" hop at Mr. Coyerdales, where
the =" pigeon.wiug =" was cut with jwonted
artistic skill
| The Reporter of Tuesday previous said he
did not believe that they would have an illumi
nation. and asks if we did, We must confess
friend Reporter, that we should not have be
lieyed in the /" thunder" had we not seen tn,
"Hg htning," but it really did come to pass
and "tiery" at that We think that such
sight as we beheld would have shocked you a
it did us. They got man of straw, hoiste
him in the air, applied the fiery torch, and hi
soul and body were soon devoured by the Aame
With the solemn reflection, "dust thou ar
and unto ashes thou shalt RETURN" and appalle
at seeing the burning fagot and the fires
t Smithheld revived in our midst, after so man
years, was too much for us--so we "mizzlt
instanter." ....'..
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

Mac LAURINE's system OF WRIrINe.-We
have received of C. B. Norton, New York, six
copy-books for gymnastic exercise of the hand
In writing, accompanied with book of instruc-
ton. The object Of the author is to place in
the hands of those who have net the advantage
or means of scholastic education, selfinstruct-
ing writing books, with which every one can
become his own master. In this he has sue
ceeded. "s t... s..,e.g
BY the old system (or, for the want of sys-
TEN rather,) the nerve and muscles, drilled to
form letters slowly, have not been accustomed
to rapidity of movement. and when this is at
tempted without any previous training, the re-
suit is just what might have been expected, a
defective performance. The system of Mac
Laurine supplies the defect of other systems.
by combining accuracy of form with rapidity of
execution. The labor of the teacher is saved.
whilst the pupil is acquiring master hand in
writing. c. B. Norton, III Chambers street,
New York. Price Sl.00.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

SALE oP REAL EsrArE.-The sale of the
property of Mrs. Margaret Reubell, formerly
of Smyrna, but OF la;e a resident of France
took place last Friday in this place. 1t was
situated in Smyrna and vicinity, and at Lcips:c
the tlllable land being, of late years, unculti-
waited The proceeds of the sale amounted to
near $4,000
No IA farm in Appoquinimink hundred.
near Smyrna landing, containing 2i4 acrcs.was
purchased by Henry R. Walker, at 27L per
acre
No. "A farm adjoining the above. and con.
tanning 70 acres, by A. Stockley, at SIT per
acre.
No. "a farm containing los acres, near
Smyrna, purchased by John A. Lavender. at
800 per acre. ....
No. A lot of marsh and upland on SMYRNA
creek, containing 40 acres, by John Truax, fol
$40.
No. "a farm near Leipsic, containing 2;
acres, by Daniel Palmer, for $1,000.
No. GA lot near No. S. containing Is acres
by John Clough, for $l75.
No. IA lot near Smyrna, containing
acres. by Geo. w. Cummins, at $40 per acre
No. s-A house and lot on Methodist stree,
by Eben Cloak, for $500.
No. ga lot on Methodist street, by Jobl
Cosden, for S2l2.
No. lO-A lot on Delaware street, by Johr
A. Lavender, for SOL.
No. ia lot on same street, by Peter Carr
for $l10.
No. ia lot on Methodist street, by Thos
P. Brian, for 1892.
No. IA lot on same street, by Ebe
Cloak. for 1915. g..
no. ia house and lot in Irishtown, by w
McAfee, for 1925.
No. l6-A lot on Methodist street, by Ebe
Cloak, for $535.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29
State Convention.

The subject of State Convention has been
discussed amongst the Temperance men, and so
far as we are aware, meets with no opposition
1t Is conceded by al, that something must be.
done by the temperance men en- masse, so that
a systemean be adopted for thorough canvass
OF the State. 1t should not be confined to any
set Of men or any locality, but should be so
arranged thatevery individual in the State ca n
bear part in the noble cause. The friends of
the measure in New Castle county have taken
the lead, BY calling County Convention, to be
held at Red Lion on the Cd of December prox.
The two other counties could adopt the same
plan, which they ought to do, after a State
Convention has been held. 1t is suggested by
some of the Prohibitionists in Dover TINT /,
State Convention be held in SMYRNA on the
18th proxlmo. We have conversed with III,
President of the State Temperance Societ,
upon the subject and he is in favor of both Stat,
.aad County Conventions, and will call the for
meras soon as he is advised so to do. He pro
poses that, whatever may be done previous t
the meeting of the Legislature, sometime dur
ing its session. the temperance men from al
parts. Of the State meet in Convention, and b
addressed by the ablest speakers in the country
This allan has been adopted in other States, an
attended with great success. We certainly thin
that State Convention should be called to la
fhe Ssss for future action in the county and hur
dred meetings. ..-.....
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A PREDIcrIcN.-The Delaware Journal, il

A PREDIcTICN.-The Delaware Journal. in
an article in regard to the course pursued BY
the members of the League, says:
"There will be no Prohibitory Law passed
by the Legislature recently elected. Our in
formation on this point is reliable. A law may
be passed, to test the question before the people,
similar to that adopted in Pennsylvania, but
this will be about all that will be done during
the session."
The Journal does not state how, or from
what source this reliable information is obtain
ed. 1t has been stated, upon reliable authori-
ty, that the members elect of New Castle
county, are all in favor of Prohibition. The
delegates from Kent county, it is understood,
are reliable men who will represent their con-
stituents rather than their own views, and,
upon the whole, men from whom something 10
expected. Some CT the Sussex delegates, we
know not how many, are favorable to Pro-
hibitory Law. We are not aware that the
Journal is for or against Prohibition, but the
above Gems to us very like "powder ~ from an
| enemy's camp-only flash in the pan, how
ever. The temperance men are used TO the
fire." and we assure the Editor that little
"smoke" will not repulse them.
The public mind 10 be impressed, as is said,
from "goOd authority" that the members elect
would do nothing for Prohibition, might be dis
astrous to the cause. The temperance men OF
New Castle county, judging from the large
numberof names calling County Convention,
do not think so-nor is it presumed that the
people throughout the State think so. One
thing is pretty certain, that is, those Legislators
who oppose Prohibitory Law will be selected
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1854-11-29

The ALLIES, Russia, AND EURoPE.-The
Baltic brings exciting news,a and the heart sick
ems at the fearful loss Of life in fighting, the
'battlesof crowned tyrAnfs, not for the good of
manhood, but for theirschemes Of personal ag-
grandizement. The allies seem hard pressed,
and will no longer desPise the power OF Rsssia.
Their boasting whensthe war was first pro-
claimed has not been verified. The French
and English Commanders have demanded rein.
forcements, and such dispatch has been used
lin sending them, as shows there was pressing
exigency. Inone engagement the allied los
is reported at 5000, and that of the Russians
5000. Several steamers plying between New
York and Liverpool have been taken off to con
vey troops to the scene. of war, and 5000
OF the French reserve have Embarked. The te,
, rible conflict Of the 9Th inst. seems TO bov
been drawn battle, as both bartes claim tn
/ victory. The allies are preparing to stor
s Sebastopol, but the vigilance of Menchikoff
a untlring, and he has succeeded in silencing Il
guns of several of the allied batteries. thoue
}, it is said practical breach has been made
t, his walls. The next advices will be look
d for anxiousy, as the crisis of the war in Il
,fI Crimea has evidently been reached. Austr
y begins to show her policy, and we think W
d soon side with Russia. Spain has refused
declare the slave trade piracy Mr. Soue W
allowed the transit through France but r
g permitted to remain in it longer than neces
al ry. ..H.. .H
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NJ a RR LIZ D ,

On the 23d inst, by Rev. p. Mansfield, Mr..
Alfred Palmer and Miss Matilda Room. all OF
Kent county. Del.
On the 9th inst, by the same, Mr.. Robert
Dixon and Miss Sarah E. Blackenary. both Of
New Castle county.
On the 2sth inst, by the same, Mr.. Jacob
Clayton and Miss Elizabeth Mckay, both OF
New Castle county.
On the 2Sth inst, bv tho same. Mr.. John e.
Raymond and Miss Elizabeth Snow, all of Kent
county.
On the 21st instant, in Philadelphia, by the
Rev. Kingston Goddard, Thomas R. Ingram, oi
Dover, Del, to Caroline f. G. lIemphll, of the
city of Philadelphia.