New-York daily tribune., 1854-09-13

DEATH OF SAMUEL STEyEys.-The apprehension
expressed few days since in relation to Gen. Samuel
Stevens is painfully realized by telegraph dispatch
inst received This distinguished counselor and est-
mable citizen died last night al Rochester Gen.
Stevens has stood in the front rank of the Bar Of this
State for more than twenty-five years. During this
long period probably other member of the Bar per-
formed more hard mental labor or was engaged in
more important causes. II was peculiarly of his
mind to be equally prepared and ready before jury
or bench. Though taking lively interest in poll
tics and alive TO the discharge Of other duties Incl
denally, Gen. Stevenss heart was in his profession
His ambition was 10 be, what he was thorough and
eminent LAWYER. Gen. Stevens a native of the
County of Washington, where he read, and until he
removed this city in 1923, practiced law His hrst
legislative service was in 1925, when as colleague
of Ambrose l.. Jsrdan, Samuel ). Governor, Samuel
y. Wilkin and Samuel s. Lush, all young men OF
high promise he was eloquent and influential. Gen.
Stevenss death will be deeply regretted All the re-
membranes of him will be kindly ones; for his dis
position and nature generous and genial that
all kindred spirits warmed to him.
"'' (Albany Eve. Journal, 18th
ACCIDENT AT THE HOLIDAY ST. THEArER, BAL
TIMoRE.-On Monday evening, during the dance a.
the close of the Serious Family, the gauze dress OF
Miss Ellen Morant took fire as she passed the foou
lights. She rushed hastily from the stage, before
more than passing effort could be made to ex-
tinguish the blaze and the last view which the au.
dience had Of her person was enwrapped in sheet OF
flame. Great excitement prevailed instantly IN the
house and many rushed fer the doors, but the dan
ger wns evidently confined to the unfortunate young
lady, Mr.. Norton soon came forward aud announced
that the accident had not resulted 80 seriously as 1t
had threatened at the moment the flames having been
extnguished as soon as the young lady passed from
the stage and her neck and shoulders only being
rather badly scorched. The sympathy OF the audi
dienee found vent in burst OF applause
PHILADELPHIA IN AID OF THE SAVANNAH Sick
At noon Yesterday, the merchants and others of Pha-
delphis held meeting in aid of the sufferers by the
endemic at Savannah. A Committee of 30 were ap-
pointed TO obtain funds for the same. One thousand
dollars was contributed on behalf Of the Committee.
FIRE II Bosrox.-At l2 O'Clock on Monday night
the extensive drug store Of Messrs King, Dexter IL
Co. No 90 India-st., corner OF Milk-st., took IRE.
The flames were then confined to the cellar, but be-
fore the arrival of the engines they had burned uJ
aud column Of fire was ascending through the roof
The fremen worked with energy, and succeeded IN
preventing an extension of the fire TO the adjacent
stores OF Caneth & Bachi, druggists. No % Indsst,
and Of Atkins. Stedman & Co., on Mk-st. The stock
of Messrs King & Co. was new and valuable, but 1t
was entirely destroyed. The firm had recently i'm
proved their store and is estimated that helr l9ss
will amount to about $4,000, which is undoubtedly
well insured The building was owned by John Wells,
who owned one Of the stores which fell on Broad 81
on the goth ult Messrs. Carreth Bachi are insured
for $1,000 in the Massachusetts, Mutual Ohce, and
also in other ofhces.
THE CHEyIoI MURDER.-The mulatto boy killed
at Cheviot on Friday last, by another mulatto
nsred Parker was named Robbins. After commit
ting the murder Parker fed to Hamilton, where he
was arrested by Officer Baldwin of this city, and
lodged in the County Jail. cincinnati Com, llth.
MuRpER rs GoOcHLASD COUNTY, Wa man
named Robert Smith of Richmond was murdered
near City Point on Tuesday, the 5th. No clue has
been obtained to the murderer.
MURDER ~ WORCESTER, MAss.-On Saturday
Last Dan Greene arrested for the murder OF james
Callahan, whose death he caused by beating
IyFASrIcIDE IL GLESs FALLs.-On the 5th of
sent.. woman named Cleveland, residing at Glens
Fails in this State killed her child, and threw its
body into creek. The murderess has been arrested.