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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

NAVY OFFICERS ORDERED, DETACHED, &C.
from the hospital at Chelsea Mass. and ordered to
take passage in the United States steamer Massa
chusetts, for duty on board the store ship Warren
at San Francisco. Assistant Surgeon Jno. NJ
rival of his relief and ordered to the Coast Survey
steamer Active, now in the Pacific Assistant En-
gineers Marshal p Jourdan and John Howell ordered
to take passage in the Massachusetts, Also for duty
on board the Coast Survey steamer Active.-Wash-
ingfOn Star, June %.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

FREAK OF NATURE-We have been shown
stalk of the spotted ortger lily from the garden of
of twelve single stalks, bearing twenty-five full
grown lilies, the whole forming natural and beau
tiful boquet of twentyfour inches in circumference
This must be the lily alluded 10 In Scripture, which
IL is said surpassed Solomon In beauty, even when
he had his best clothes on Rm5c,hoot Rough
ls0ss,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

Schr Golden Gate Fall Rvcr, "a tons two yssss
old, has been sold TO parties in Tisbury f.r $500
mond Co ship OF 1862 TONS owned by the builders aud
by Messrs John Frazier Co Of Chareston She to b
commanded ~ Capt Thos r Herbcst.
AT Rockland 10th inst by Mr. Cephas StArrett brig q
tons called tho iris TO be snded by Capt EPhrsia
Hosmer. Of Camden.
bark launched at Brunswick Me- 18th inst CALLED
the Villa a Woodside.
AZ Milford Del recently by Mr. II Deputy fne sohr
OF 26U called the Grdler built for Boston
ties TO be employed the coastng e
Capt Lewis Paine, Of Wellfeet.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

DREADFUL CAsUALTY.-One of those instances of
criminal carelessness that shock every right minded
person, occurred at the town of New Boston, in
Clermont county, on Sunday afternoon. Anderson
Patterson, young man twenty years of age, out of
wanton mischief, pointed loaded shot gun at his
widowed mother notbelievingit to be loaded pulled
the trigger and the contents lodged in the face of
his mother, completely tearing away the whole Of
the lower jaw, and greater portion of the tongue
last advices she was still alive, but the wound was
one Of the most dreadful character.-Aibany Re
pisfer June %.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

DISTRESSING ACCIDENTAL fatal accident, of dis
tressing character, occurred yesterday morning, at
half-past 10 o'clock, on the west side of Broadway
between Carr and Biddle streets, by which two men
lost their lives on the spot, third died soon after
being conveyed to the hospital, and three or four
others were wounded-one of them seriously. These
five unfortunate men were engaged in removing rub
bish from an old building standing Wash street,
on lot belonging to the Biddle estate, and were
employed by Mr.. Lloyd Jeeter, contractor. The
roof and inside Of the frame of the old
building, which were of wood, had been torn
down, and the rubbish was lying inside
of the walls which were still standing. The
men were engaged In removing this rubbish when
the outer walls, which were Of stone, fell burymg
them beneath. sudden gust of wind is supposed
to have been the immediate cause of this accident.
Persons living in the neighborhood collected on the
spot and commenced extricatng the men. This
was soon accomplished, and Francis McKernan, an
Irishman, was found quite dead, his skull and all his
limbs being broken. Another man, named John
Maher, also an Irishman, was alive when taken out,
but expired in q few minutes. Daniel Larkin, an
lrishman was dangerously wounded he was con-
veyed to the Sisters Hospital, and expired soon
after his arrival Another man, named James Cross,
was taken to the City Hospital, and is in very
dangerous situation. Also Patrick Barry seriously
injured The Coroner held inquests on the bodies Of
Francis Herman and John Maher, in the coffee house
OF P. Walsh, on Broadway, near the scene Of the
cdent also, on the body of Daniel Larkin, at the
Sisters Hospital verdicts were rendered in accord
ance with the circumstances above related. McKer-
nan lived at the corner Of Sixth and Biddle streets
he leaves wife and two children. Larkin was
about forty-fve years DID, and lived near Camp
Springs. He also leaves family. Maher lived
somewhere In the northwestern part of the city.
Mr.. Jeeter made very escape; several bricks
were precipitated on his head. Another man,
named Frank Kelly, was slightly injured, but was
still able to walk home, which was . few squares
distant, after the accident-St. Louis Republican,
June 81,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

THE STATE PRISON CoMMIssIoN.-Messrs. R. M
Blatchford and A. H. Moss, Commissioners appoint
ed to examine into the condition of our State Pr
sons, have been constrained to resign, and the
Esq, of Albany, and Col. John Bradley, of Jefer-
son, to fill the vacancies. The Board met ON Tues
day and is engaged in the discharge of its duties at
Sing Sing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

KILLED ON A RAMRoAD-Yesterday just as the
afternoon train for the east had left Little Falls the
locomotive struck q man who was standing on the
track, and killed him instantly -mangling him in
dreadful manner. He was stranger to the con-
ductor and all the passengers. A gentleman Of this
city thinks he saw the unfortunate man in Utica the
previous evening soliciting aims. Accidents of this
character seem to be multiplying, and suggest the
warning-keep off the track.-Iroy Budget, June %.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

A TOUCH STORY, OR A TOUCH GoosE-An Eng.
lish paper says, that Mr. Everett, farmer Of Kirby
youches to be at least ninety.three years old. It
has been on his farm full fifty years. and passed the
former part of it's life on the farm adjoining. It is
large fine fowl, with head and neck as white as
from its own eggs. Mr.. Z. has book stating its
age and history, which he can authenticate. Should
Mr.. Everett give his time to investigating the gene
ology Of this wonderful goose, we have doubt it
triotic birds that cacked upon certain occasion at
Rome.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

A Witty WITNEss.-A gentleman by the name of
Slaughter living at distance from this place, be-
ing subp9naed as witness in case pending in our
circuit court and being about to marry Miss Lamb,
writes the court that he cannot attend as q wit
ness this court, as he expects to Slaughter Lamb
next Sunday."-Montgon,e,y Ala.) Journal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

FIRST ARRIVAL FROM THE FISHING GROUND
The schooner Pulaski, Capt Girdler, from the West
ern banks, arrived at Manchester on Wednesday,
with eighteen thousand five hundred fish q very full
fare-BOsfon dtiQs June %.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

Crows CAN COUNT THREE, AND NO MoRE.-A
few months since we we're riding in a stage coach
with several gentlemen, when the conversation
turned upon the subject of crows, and many inter
esting anecdotes were related. One gentleman said
that he knew that crows would count-at least as
far as threc--for he had often proved it. Being
troubled with crows in the field, he had often at
tempted to shoot them. But they knew what gun
was as well he did, and therefore kept out OF his
reach. He then concluded to put small booth in
the field, and place some carron--a dead horse
within gun shot From this place he supposed he
could fire ut them when they aghted to eat When
ever he would enter the booth, the would all
near until he was gone. then all would aght except
the sentinel who remained to give warning if dan
ger approached. The gentleman, finding his plan
to fail, thought he would deceive them. So he took
his son with him to the booth, concluding that
when they had seen one go away, the crows would
think the coast clear and descend to the bait. But
when his son left the booth crow sung out cav,
cav, caw," (there goes one,) but not a crow would
leave his place. The next day the gentleman took
them depart one at a time. The crows on the trees
saw the first, and cried out there goes one, in
their own peculiar dialect, then when the other
went "there goes two" but they would not light,
for they had counted three when they entered. The
day following, the gentleman took three others with
him. When they went out one by one, the crows
cried "there goes one" " there goes two" there
goes three;" and when these men were out of sight
they all aghted and the gun of the fourth man did
ts work. The gentleman stated that this thing had
been tried repeatedly, and it was evident that crows
could count as far as three but there their arith-
metic ended. When they will ascend to the higher
branches of mathematics is yet to be ascertaned.
In the meantime, others can bring on the incidents
of crowology.-Oiice Branch.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

VELOCITY OF THE WIND.-Pr ofessor Stoddard, in
lecture recently delivered upon the hurricane in
Knox county, almost entirely blown down, says
In diameter. Assuming, however, it's diameter to
be but two and half feet, force of l57 900 pounds
would be required to break it. The surface of the
tree expanded to the action of the wind was about
the wind of hundred and forty seven pounds per
square foot, which is nearly one-fourth the initial
velocity of a cannon ball. Allowing the height of
the hurricane or whirwind, to have been sixty feet,
the whole force exerted at time along its track
was five thousand million pounds, or working pow
er equal to more than half the steam power OF the
globe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

CLEARED.

CLEARED.
S,ms ssnsns soh
steamship jamestown, cavsndy. Norfolk. Ludlam 4
ssSS z:,ss. sS1 Hss. Ssss: h.. Lam.
Ship City Of Bristol Alexander, st Georges NIB Barclay
Bari Hicks OBJ Hicks, s Brit: kcs.n Gcllns
Bark Adsiheid Brem spells Busnos Ayres, Rechnagle
Bari virginia Csve Tholandsr. New Orleans Funoh
Bark Lorstte Fish, Close, Darrell Stake" La, Ell
EsS.gh:r x:r:s Yer; Cru. IH.,gsa:
Biz s:sss 81. s:s. s:hs D:Es .
Brig Belle, Oates. 81 John, Nh, R Con.
Rs f:.ss. S9s:i s:ss %Ss Dsss
srs hss ss:se bs:s: sis
5gIis Tim crS.Sy, n.rdI.s: B.nsSr; PBssl c.
h hsa:. ss i Hss. s's
Sch. Am Mari. s. Gophins NsySsrn, n.shSy:
BSs Van s:aas
schr Leroy, Osborn, Alexandria Mott Bedsll.
sshr Mercer. Robinson, Phsdolphia Mecresdy Mott
sS, A.; ssss Boston,
dsiss master
stesmer Caledonia Morley. Baltimore. Parker Vein
Steamer Novelty, Bell, Phiadeiphis ., Briggs.
ARRIVED.
s S.i !: y;e
ss ssie s % Dof sse. e sas %s
steamship Knoxville Ludlow, Savannah, 80 hours, with
Sss nss With
James Adger, hence for Charleston.
Steamship Southerner EVAN, Charleston 81 hours, with
mdse ana passengers to Spoord Tleston Co juno 23
lat 81 20, spoke bark Arabian of Windsor NIB, bound
sorth same day PM exchanged signals with ssesm.hi
was detained outside by fog
Ship Minnesota, Allen Liverpool Maybe with mds and
800 passengers iliams Guon June TO- lat AZ &c.
spoke ship Esther May nom Liverpool for Phiad alpha
day exchanged signals with Br brig Tiger bound
the banks largs ceoers has lad two among
BSrs fyrnssam, Howos, Cardiff 40 days. wish railroad
iron, to Il Corning.
Bafk Anna oiden). Wsoh'end Bremen, ~ days, in
tailret with III passengers 10 Becker Grave Expe
riencod heavy weather on tho passage.
tfuAt aIa tI.PasA, W vxusf,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

PHILADELPHIA June "a 4 PM-Arr shiD White swal
low Lovett, Chincha Issnds; brig Mary II Crowe And
Haven; Larkin, Chur buck Wareham.
CID steazer City OF New York Matthews Boston, banks
Nashua, Clifford; and Gem. Nickerson, Boston brig Wm
Pitt Baxter. Boston
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

from GAINESVILLE to Cambridge, last evening, at
o'clock, came in collision, injuring number Of per-
sons. Mr.. John Sanburn, Of Concord, Muskingum
died this morning from the effects of the wounds re-
ceived. Mr. G. P. Clark, chief engineer of the road,
had his head and one of his arms considerably
bruised, and one of his feet badly cnt. Mrs. Jane
seriously injured. Several others were or less
hurt. The two locomotives were literally smashed
to pieces Such the force Of the collision, that
one of the baggage cars was driven half way through
passenger car. The accident occurred owing to a
mistake in the running time, believes but as.the
whole affair is now undergoing an investigation, we
shall make no comments = Ohio State Journal
ynne u.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

AN INCIDENT Yesterday afternoon, while pass
ing through part of the city which we will match
against any other acre in the country for the num-
Der Of tow headed humanities, from tender creep
ing age up to the maturity of pantaloons and long
dresses, which swarm about its thick ranged rows
of ten footers, we noticed q fine dark bay horse
standing unfastened near the sidewalk A young
child about the size Of bottle had escapedsthe
vellance Of its attendants and when discovered
was seen sitting within few inches of the hinder
feet of the steed, against which, now and then, the
little hand would be extended. We wonder that
the scream with which the discovery was heralded
did not overcome the philosophy Of the noble ami
NAL; but he stood as though hewn in marble, the
only indication of excitement being the quick play
of his finely pointed ears, and the swelling Of his
nostIils; but his feet seemed rveted to the earth
until the infant was removed, at which he seemed
to share the relief Of the bystande-s. The owner
Of the steed assured us that his own surprise was
scarce less than our own, for his steed had ever
manifested the utmost impotence if anything
touched his heels, and had on one or two occasions
done injury to vehicle from that very cause. A
kind Providence had, however, watched the play Of
that infants hand, and the little unconscious one
had been preserved from what might have been
the termination of its brief existence Chicago
Journal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-25

A NARROW EsCAPH.-A week ago last Sunday.
Mr.. David Briggs. Of this town, and his mother
were riding in buggy on the road between Portage
the road Is close to the brink Of the high bank, the
road beneath them gave way. Mrs. Briggs, being
on the opposite side from the precipice jumped out
gave way, Mr.. Briggs. probably without any fore
thought, refined his horse towards the precipice.
The descent was 30 steep that Mr. Briggs was
thrown out of the buggy the horses head, and
after tumbling down about hundred and fifty feet,
he caught hold of q small tree that grew on level
spot about ten feet wide and about q hundred feet
from the bottom, which stopped his descent. As
the buggy came down, Mr.. Briggs caught the horse
S1e ms
dashed to pieces. A train Of oars coming ai6hg at
this time. Mrs. Briggs signalized the engineer, who
stopped the cars, and the passengers aud hands be-
Mr. Briggs up tsu bank. Neither Mr.. B. or his
horse were seriously njured.-Vyoming Mirror.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
AGENCY.

q l.. LEWIS, Attorney at Law, Com
-. missioner of Deeds for Virginia and the Dis
trct OF Columbia, and general agent, continues 10
collect all claims upon the general government,
especially pensions Of all kinds, increase of PEN
sions, and suspended claims.
To widows who are receiving less than their
husbands did under the acts of 1928 and 1882 he
will guaranty the pensions paid to their hus-
bands.
To the widows OF those revolutionary officers
and soldiers who were cut off from pensions by
marrying after January, 1900, he will guaranty
pensions for life, under the act of February, 1853.
To all widows who have been enjoying five
years hafpay under the acts Of July, 1886, July,
lS4S, and February, 1S49, he will guaranty oon-
tinuance of said halfpay for FIVE years more, un
der the act Of February, 1853
All marines and sailors who served on the coasts
of California and Mexico from 1916 TO 1852, and
the Arctic expedition entitled TO extra pay.
Widows and children Of those who died in the
Mexican war are entitled 10 pensions.
Fees in all cases moderate, and no charge in any
case of the widow or orphan unless the claim be
collected and paid over.
He fatters himself that his long residence in
Washington and experience in the transaction OF
business in the various departments thereof will
afford him great facilities in the collection of all
claims,
Unnecessary, he respectfully refers TO the sena
tors and members of Congress from Virginia and
Texas.
Office on street, between 24th and 25th
streets. >. l.. LEWIS.
Nov 9-lawif 3m (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

together, he abandoned himself to whatever
fate had been decreed to him.
Frightful and bitter did it prove for noble
and soldier. Upon the rampant which over
hangs the Danube stood large cask, thickly
studded with long sharp iron nails and into
this fearful receptacle two strong men, at the
command of Nassau, thrust the wretched Ke-
retsenyi, upon whom the top was Immediately
closed, and the cask with its wretched freight
was rolled down into the river
Christopher, the son of the Count Ladislaus
the subject of this tradition, died in 1872, with
out issue, and the race of Keretsenyi became
extinct.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
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throughout the country. Reviews Of the import
ant publications in this country and Europe, and
full record of what is transpirng in the medical
world.
Nopains will be spared to give digest and i'm
portant extracts from the European journals
soon as they arrive in this country. Interesting
operations, einiqnes and cases occurring inpublic
Institutions well in private practice, will be
reported, Also, the transactions of the medical
societies of Virginia, and of such others will
furnish their proceedings.
The tone of the Stethoscopc will remain un-
changed. 1t will support high etAics in medical
affairs, and give all its influence TO the advance
ment of scientific medicine above the popular
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they will not be taken from the office.
Nov. 80
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05

TDWARD LYCETT, Sem, Book-Binder,
II Potomac Hall, corner of Eleventh street and
Maryland avenue, over Clarkes Drug store, Wash
ington, ID. G.
Every style Of ofbook-bndng executed, either in
velvet, Turkey Morocco, Russia,o fancy coors,
calf
Periodicals and Music neatly hnlf bound.
Mr.. LYcETT respectfully suggests'to his friends
that while much has been done ID transmit family
records, little has been taken TO preserve pa
rental likenesses. He takes this method to inform
his friends, and those desrous Of perpetuating per-
sonal remembrances, that daguerreotype like
nesses can be nlaid on the inside covers of family
bibles, presentation books, or keepsakes speci-
mems Of which can be seen at his bndery or he
can be addressed by letter, which will be promptly
attended to.
Dec 13-.3meod (m)
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-05
NEW DANCING ACADEMY.

Mons. j. Cocheu has the honor to announce TO
the citizens of Washington and Georgetown, that
having been honored by Made Blake, by being Sc
ected as her successor, in teaching the art of dane
ing, he will commence his lessons in the Choro-
graphic art, in the room Of Carusi's saloon, on
Wednesday the 7h of December
Mons. G. is pupil of the celebrated Mons.
Achille and fatters himself tnat he is credit to
his famous instructors and refers with pride TO his
many pupils in the State Of Virginia, as proofs OF
his success.
Mons C. has pleasure in stating, that, through
the kind interference Of Madame Blake, he has
been appointed teacher Of dancing in the convent,
and in the school of the Rev. VIM. ]. Clark,
Georgetown.
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DRANDIES, WINES, Sc.-In Store, quail
ID tiles as represented, subject to inspection:
u BRANDIES

pRANDIES, WINES, &c.-In Store, quail
ID tiles as represented, subject to inspection:
BRANDIES.
Bouvet Jne: Cognac vintage 1916, pale.
Borchard do. do. 1913, dark.
po Dupuy 3o cSgnae vintage 1873 dark dark
Ph. Goddard, old, pale and colored.
Sazarac, De Forge & F., in quarter casks, gold.
Rasteau Charruyer, pale.
Chateau Bernard Cognac, choice, old vintage,
gold.
Pinet, Castillion 81 Co., Cognac, choice, old
vintage, 1882, dark.
London Dock, of several brands imported from
the London Docks.
Pinet, Castilon, Il CO., very choice Champagne,
vintage of 1925, "known 10 be-" in quarter
casks, and the same in bottles believed to
be the best brandy in the District.
.... WINES.
Old South Side Madeiras, in wood and bottles.
Old Bual do. very fine, in bottles.
Old London Particular Madeira, in wood and
Woodhouse fine Sicily Madeira, in quarter
Regents" and .'Durands' Old Port.
quarter cask OAley's do.
| do. do. Queens Port.
P. Harmony's Pale Sherry.
Duff Gordon Brown do.
Regents Golden Sherry, Of rich and delicate
flavor, pronounced by judges most supe-
TlOr wine. . /.
quarter cask ofley's Pale Sherry, very fine
wine.
Dry and Sweet Malaga and Cette Madeiras.
CHAMPAGNE
Geiser's "Anchor' and ''Own Brand" in quarts.
PA. Mumms Sillery.
Heidsiek & Cos Champagne, in quarts and pints,
imported by Renauld, Francois.
Heidsck ~ Co.. Ensler's 81 Co.
Met d. Chandon's very superior Champagne
imported by Adolphus Gch's.
M9t and Chandons Grand Vin-Anglas in pints
and quarts.
Mot Il Chandon's Owl de Perdrix, in pints and
quarts, the finest Champagne in Wash
ington.
J. A. ]. Nolet's Imperial Scheidam Gin.
Imperial. Pear, and Clover Leaf.
Old Rye Whisky, distilled 1882.
Choice Old Rye Whisky, pure article, distilled
in 1899, now twenty-four years old; speaks
for ITSELF
Scotch and Irish Whiskeys, pure.
Old Jamaica and St. Croix Rum. .
Together with full assortment of Wines and
liquors al low prices.
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Successors TO ]. b. Kibbey6s Coz
No. s, opposite Centre Market.
Dec. ll--6t (m)