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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-12

SINGULAR CASE on ABDUCTION IN NEwARK.-A
curious case OF abduction occurred in this city yes
terday morning. The circumstances OF the case az
far as we have sscertained them, are as follows
Some six years ago, an Irish woman named Ann
WEIGH, residing in Academy street, matreated q
grand. daughter, living with her, in such shameful
and brutal manner that the child then but six years
Of age, conceived and effected her escape from the
hands Of the cruel tyrant. Search was Immediately
instituted, and every means were resorted to in
order to discover the wanderer, but without avail;
and she was finally given up as lost, by oil con-
serned. Within the last three years, however, the
Irish woman, animated by some inexplicabe pur
pose, has frequently laid claim to little daughter
Of Mr. John H. Fenton, No. l03 Academy street, az
her granddaughter who was missed. and on one or
two occasions has attempted forciby to abduct her;
On one occasion the husband Of the woman called
at the residence Of Mr. Renton, and claiming the
child as his, threatened forciblc measures II she
were not delivered into his charge; but knowing the
entire injustice Of the claim, the family paid no at
tention whatever to the threats, except to warn
the intruder against persisting in his atrocious
proceedings. The affair passed OF thus, and the fam
ly Of Mr.. Fenton had almost forgotten the absurd
claims which had been asserted 70 one of their num-
Der, when, yesterday morning, the woman WEIGH,
meeting the little girl (about twelve years Of age0
In the street, seized and forciby carried her TO her
residence, where for time she detained her. The
father, however, the moment he heard Of the abduc
ton, had warrant issued for the woman, and she
was shortly apprebended and taken before Justice
Wilcox, who committed her to prison, after exam-
nation. She was subsequently released on giving
bail in the sum of 81 900. The girl was of course
recovered. The case is one which excites consider
able remark, and is certainly somewhat curious
There can be no doubt, however Of the total inius
tice and fasity Of the claim set up by the woman
WEIGH, Mr.. .Fentons affidavit being positive on all
the points involved. lie swears to the precise age
OF the childthat she has always lived ut home, and
never been separated for any period of time from the
family; and the girl herself denies all knowledge Of
the claimants, except as they have appeared to her
in their attempts at kidnapping. What could have
induced them TO proceed as they have done is and
must remain amystery.-Neuark Mercury, June 10.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-12

ANOTHER DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT Crow WING
On Saturday night last the government warehouse
at the Chippewa agency, on Crow Wing river, was
consumed by fire. With 1t was consumed about
$4,000 worth Of annuity goods belonging to the
Chipptwas. The fire occurred about midnight, and
Is supposed TO have been the work of an Indian in
cendlary. We are not in possession Of the fun par
ticulars, but Mr.. George Morrison, to whom we are
Indebted for the news, informs that Major Henri
man. the Chippewa agent, has written to Capt Tode,
the commandant Of Fort Ripley, H. of he hal sufficient
evidence to fasten the crime upon Holein-the-Day,
the chief OF the Chippewas and that he had accord
ingly been arrested and incarcerated in the guard
house of Fort Ripley. The vicinity OF Crow Wing is
becoming famous for incendarism. This is the
fourth building containing government property
which has been consumed there since January 1861
has been destroyed within two years,-.st Paul
tlHianesota) Democrof, Man 81.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-12
Superior Court-Speeisl Term.
Before Hon. Judge Campbell.


JcyE 10-In the kaev Of TIE Alleged Lsxaey Of 5aemos
DuRdp-The writ Of babeas corpus heretofore issu4d
TO bring before the court Mr.. Dunlap who had been
prisoned for the past seven weeks In the BocmngdAle
Lunstc Asylum being returnsble this morning. Mesers.
Blankman Park appeared on benan Of Mr. Dunlap and
Messrs Nelson Reed in opposition. The return 70 the
writ alleging tho regularity of the proceedings upon
which Mr. Dunlap was committed TO the asylum havine
been made
Mr.. Biankman insisted that inasmueh a the re.ur1
omitted state that the subject Of the petition MOI
alleged to be insane, he should be discharged ant
this defect In the return " the writ should be oAuss
for the immediate discharge II Mr.. Dunlap who AM
always had been, one Of most respectable ctssnQ
lupacy, he believed, that certain persons haA
other motives than those stated In the return.
The Court suggested that the proceedings being re-
0uar In the Court application had better r0
mad there for his discharge.
Mr. Park insisted that II that pursued and
Mr. Dunlap TO be rensnded to the asylum ana
subjected 10 the treatment he understood he had re-.
c.vtd there, he would probably be prisoner for life:
and that be intended TO question the whole proceedings
VI on which he committed and that all Mr. Dunlap
asked suaicnt time for his counsel 10 examine the
be miserable quarters he had for the past two months
occupied.
Mr. Dunlap said that when he taken TO the asylum
he was Lborpg under the effects Of ndammatory fheu-
uatism, cont, acted he believed while serving -
Juror In the DE Corn murder case and after giving
brief statement or his requested that tbo
case was adjourned. that he he not sent back.
The Court thought tina he should not b sent back.
and satisfied from his statement 70 leave Mr.. Dan
lap with his counsel and adjourned the case until Wei.
noseay next, when II vii. be disposed Of.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-12
Political Intelllrence.

ANTTNEBRAsKA MEETING IN DETROIT.
An anti Nebraska meeting held In Detroit on the
It'll inst, at which the following resolutions ve7e
passed -
respecting the Missouri compromise and opening to ala
very vast territory solemny dedicated 70 freedom by
long established and tine honored compact tho slave
power Of the country has thrown down the gauntlet 10
the North and boldly entered upon Aggressive wax
for the extension and peretustiou Of hsman bondase
and have ehectuated the ischevous scheme without
vious public discussion, clandestinely and without any
regard to the public opn and feelings Of the North
Resolved, That q portion the North impelled by
undyipg attachment to liberty ana DESTROYS Of perpe.u
atiDg the union Of these United States upon basis
a na BY the Constitution vs. ssesPt the ohaerge
every means in our power to resist the extension cf
fla,ery and 10 drive II back ~ithn the limits originally
this contest adopt the motto What has been pledged
to freedom, shall be forever free"
Rcsoved, That by this late act Of high handed agrees
ron perpetrated violation Of pliehted faith usi6el
only BY false pretences ON the part Of s Northern ape
ogsts and accomplished BY the aid Of traitors to free
DOM, won by the corrupt appliances Of . Northern
'dorghface" administration, slavery has brought TO
close the era Of Compromise has itself evoked the spirit
Of agitation and in open violation Of liz pledges 1t the
Baltimore Convention Of 1851 forced upon the North an
issue Involving mot only her equality in the
Resolved That justice and equality are the only per-
mapen foundations Of free nsitutious and that the
Nss,.sl. bin providing !. i zoe. Tor =: adsants
with the just and equal rights Of the free States and
endsngers the Union and that all who love The Union
and desire the Of free Institutions ought
to unite in procuring the repeal Of the obnoxious
1t contains. tE
The New Hampshire Legislature have resolved to 20
into election for United states Senators Friday Tho
18th inst
The following resolution has passed the Connecticut
Legislature by vote Of 100 to So -
Resolved, That this General Assembly dsaprrove Of
the recent legislation Of Congress by which the eighth
section Of the act approved March, 1890 prohibiting s
very the territory coded BY France, north Of % deg
90 min, was declared imperative and void.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-12
News from the Bahamas.

By the arrival o. the brig Pedrazzs, Captain Dor
rittie, we have files of Nassau IN. Pr journals dated
to the 3lst Of May.
A very alarming fire occurred in Nassau on Mon
day the 10th utimo, by which large house in Bay
street, opposite the Ordinance stores, was con-
sumed.
On Sunday morning, May 2sth, the Lighthouse
on Hog Island Point was struck by lightning. The
fluid appears to have FIRST shiyered the ventlator to
pieces some parts Of which were found lying at q
considerable distance from the building. 1t then
appears to have passed out of the west window, in
juring. the stone wall. and slightly damaging ta
outer face to the foundation. BY the conclusion,
6fty panes Of glass on the southern side Of the
lantern were broken.
His Honor the Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Mes.
bitt gave ball on the evening of Her Majesty Queen
Victoria's birthday at their private residence 10
George street. A brilliant display Of rockets took
place at 10 o'clock p. NJ, under the direction OF
BrevetMajor Bode, N. P. Artillery, and gun was
nred after every five rockets from the American ship
At the Governors Ball, after supper the following
toasts we're given amongst others Major Munnings
proposed the Emperor Of the French which was
well received and most felictousy responded to by
Gustave Renouard, Esq, Consular Agent for France.
The Queen Of Spain. Three times three.] Ac-
knowledged by J. Maura, Jun, Esq, ViceConsul for
Spain.
The President Of the United States IIoud cheers.
This toast was acknowledged Tin the absence of the
United States ConsuD by Lieut.. Lightbourn, " p.
Militia.
The Nassau Guardian Of May cath, says-We are
happy to learn that Deputy Assistant Commissary
General Coxworthy has been authorized by his
Grace, the Duke Of Newcastle, to pay over to the
owners, masters and crew of the wrecking schrs.
Oracle and Contest, six dollars per day for each
schooner and six shillings per day for each Of the
men during the eighteen days they were engaged
in conveying the passengers and crew of the I'M
fortunate American ship William and Mary to this
port.
Mr.. James Sanderson Garllnd was tried in the
General Court (Nassau), for the murder Of Joseph
Patten, whom the prisoner was alleged to have kill
ed during an ARRAY The jury returned verdict Of
manslaughter
Nassau papers Of the 20th ultimo say The ac-
counts received last evening from Rum Cay state
that an abundance Of rain had very recently fallen
there, and that there was little or no salt on hand
The Nassau Guardian Of May 24th has the fol-
iowing:-A sample Of pickle sent from Inagua, with
the view OF showing the strength and purity OF the
pickle in the salina at Mathew Town, has since its
arrival, deposited considerable quantity Of green
mucus matter, hitherto held in Suspension unsus
pected; and which impurity, though not apparent
to the naked eye while the pickle Is at all atated
must, doubtless, very much retard the granulation
of salt even when the pickle has attained adequate
strength.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-12

The PAN HANDLE BAMRoAD.-This road the
right Of way for which has been more than once
asled and refused by the Legislature Of Virginia,
has been made, independent of permission from the
Legislature. The last WcIlsburgh He,oh says:--
the Pan Handle Railroad in Virginia, extending
from the Ohio river 10 the Pennsylvania line, and the
locomotive daily trayerses il, without let or hin
drance On the Pennsylvania portion, operations are
10 state of forwarduesgp
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-12

BAN FRANCISCO, CAL, May 10, 1854.
The Value of Real Estate in the Cty-Jn,me,lse In
petus to Trade Expected.
I have obtained the following accurate and COM
prehensve report of the value of real estate in this
city from Mr. NJ A. Sarles real estate broker of No.
16l Montgomery street. As it is reliable, send it
to the HERALD
Notwithstanding the present dulness of trade,
property in certain localities has steadily advanced
upon forced sales, which invariably unfavorable
to the holder.
A so vara lot on Folsom street, between
Second and Third streets, ............. $4,000
2 100 vara lots on Folsom street. opposite
Russ Garden, Nos. gag and 23s. !. -. 10000
100 vara lot 2s3, on Market street. l0.5O0
lot corner Of Second and Minna streets, 40
i lot on Second street, next to Mission, 80 by
lot on Mission street, between Second and
Third streets, 20 by so. .............. $500
lot corner Of Mission and Johnston, 55 by 60 900
so vara lot corner of Harris and Mission $500
The portion of SO vara, $50, on Market street
IS feet, and on Eddy street 70 feet. -. $500
This will give fair idea OF the ruling prices in
various sections Of the city. Market street being
the only 12O feet wide avenue, is owned by those
who bought for permanent investment, and is easily
disposed Of when offered.
Real estate in the vicinity Of Folsom, Mission,
Third and Second streets, il regarded with more
favor than in any other locality, the cost Of grad
ing will be comparatively trihing, and buyers can
estimate with tolerable correctness the exact ex-
penses which they will be called upon to incur.
North Beach property will undoubtedly advance,
but the grading renders IL difficult to effect sales.
The Engineers Office is open to all who /" look be-
fore they leap" and 1t is easy for any person to be-
come acquainted with the enormous expenses which
are assessed upon land in this vicinity.
The improvements that have been made the past
six months have brought very desirable property in
market and from the present preparations the next
six months viii be one OF unparalleled activity
among contractors and builders. s.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-12

SUICIDE or sHr CAPTArN At NEw ORIE,Ss.-.
Captain Samuel b. Mitchell OF he ship Rialto. living
at Algiers, committed suicide by hanging himself to
the rigging q bis vessel yesterday morning, with
neck cloth. The captain was a native OF Yarmouth
Me. The coroner held an inqnest on the body and
a verdict Of - suicide by hanging was returned.
No reason is assigned for the rash act---.Nsr Or.
ieans Delta, JHRs 4.
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The following circular. furnished us by Hon. NJ
Schoonmaker, Auditor Of the Canal Department "
published for the information OF forwardcrs and
others at Troy, West Troy and this city,
Albany, June Q, 1854.
To the Collector Of Canal tolls at New York and the In.
srector Of Canal Boats &C. at New York and Brock
lyn:
Gentlemen-I am informed that much dinculty arises
in the inspection Of canal boats arriving In New Yo.
and Brooklyn by Of additions made their ear
goes in ihs city Troy II will be your duty nvars-
bly, charge toll having passed through the canal
ffom the point from which the boat cleared uron
all property found upon the boat included In the
clearance unless you are furnished by the master with
certificate Of Inspector If Canal Boats 1T Albany West
Troy, Troy, stating either that he has carefully
sfoced the boat and cargo It's arrival At the HUDSON
and that the cargo sorr4sponaed with the clearance
BIZ II ladns and that the tolls therefor have beeY
setejor that the articles described thersn) did moi
PASS such boat through any part Of said canal bsl
sodsd 20 the after the arrival Of the boat Al
the Hudson river.
ON such articles appear by such certificate not "a
have passed through the canal you will Of mol
charge toll; upon all others, not included in clsarsnc
toll must invariably be exac,ed. Yours, &c.
NJ. sCHO0NMAKER, Auditor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-12

A NEW FEATURr.--Four canal boats--the r. Ros-
coe, Capt. II. G. Smith; Old Oak, Capt. William
Smith, and two cthers-left the creek day in tow
oil The ting Hamilton Morton, for Grand river, where
way Of the Weiland Canal into Chippewa creek 70
Chippewa, thence 20 TO towed by steamer 10 Tona-
wanda, where they enter the Erie Canal, and pro
coed 10 New York without transhipmeut. This is
The irst trip made by canal boats from this port
by that route. The tonnage ofthc boats reaches about
$50 tons.-DeDao Commercial, June Y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-12

EsIoRAsTs IN CAsADA.-Upwaris Of 900 emf
grants arrived in this city the 81 instant, by the
Magnet, from Kingston. A few stoppedat Darling
ton, Cobourg and this city but the greater portion
went on to Hamilton. An emigration agent has
recently been sent up from Quebec TO await the ar
rival OF emgrants in that city. The majority Of the
emierants arrived ms yet have come from Germany,
and large numbers Of them were vending their way
for Buffalo and Illinois, Toronto North AnicTieail.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-12

SICKNESS ON THE WESTERN RrvERs.-We learn
that among the deck passengers, emigrants chiefly,
from New Orleans, great deal Of sickness pre-
walls, particularly the boats bound for ST. Louis
The disease is species of ship fever and cholera
also great deal of fatal sickness prevailing. On
the Lexington, that arrived from New Orleans yes
ferday, there were many emigrant deck passengers
among whom such sickness prevailed, and nine Of
q family OF Swiss, the parents and three children,
leaving one little child which was sent to an orphan
asylum. At Hickman and other points on the Mis-
sssippi, there Is said to be much sickness prevail
ing, though not very fatal. The sickness on the
river, thus far, ie confined to emgrants who have
the seeds Of disease in their systems their arrival
AZ New Orleans, and are generally shipped OH ui the
ryer in droves, Mt cheap rates, and crowded to-
gether Ike sheeps-LoNisviHe Courie', juno Z.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-12
Our Virginia Correspondence.

BUCKINGHAM NINE (Va.), June /, 1854.
State Of the Weather al Buckingham Mine-Lywy
to the Wheat Crop Short Yield Expected
Scarcity Of Tobacco Plants.
We have had a long spell Of dry weather in this
neighborhood. On Tuesday thunder storm, and
on the whole Of Wednesday fine rain which was
much required for vegetation.
The wheat where well managed has been look
ing we'll but now is attacked by the bug and joint
worm, which is doing much damage.
The complaint Is very general, and the crop for
miles round will be o bad one.
Tobacco plants and cabbage plants are scarce.
having been injured by frost in the spring. M. E. g
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-09-11
CO.PARTNE,sSIIgP.

THE undersigned have this day formed Co-partner
i ship under the STYLE and firm OF GEo. Fo TYR a. to
for the Transaction OF general EOrrarding and Com
mission Business; and have erected for that purpose
very large aud spacious Fre-proOf Warehouse on the
Wabash and Erie Canal and corner Of Locust and Dun
ham Streets and the Depot of the Evansville and
Charlottesville Railroad, where they will have ample
and convenient facilities for storing al kinds Of
Produce and Merchandise.
They will give special care Ia Consignmens. either by
River, Railroad, Canal Wagons, and will forward
promptly ut the lowest rates.
They will give personal attention TO the purchase or
sale OF Produce Groceries in this market. and solicit
orders for the purchase of Sugar and Molasscs on the
Coast of the firm will be in the South during the
Winter
They hope by unremtted attention to merit and share
the public patronage. W. W. FOSIB
GEO. FOSTER.
decl4 w. NJ. ALTMAN.
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-MISCE tbASEOUS.,
HOME MANUFACTURER

EVANSVILLE CLOTHING STORE.
ID BELIEVING that the interests ofibe Great " est and
ID OF the people of Evansville and vicinity IN paftieu
lar would be much promoted by cstablsh'nga Clothing
Factor, in this city, and being that Clothing
be manufactured i'll superior manner and al les cost
In the West than in the East, We have established
Clothing Store in this city, where will manufacture
and sell, WHOLESALE RETAIL. Clothing OF the best
quality all OF VIII ch wiiib made und. our own super
vision at the lowest New York prices tie latest
and Of the best material. rr ...fv
We purchase Goods from Importers for Cash:
which enables VS. 10 compete with
ANY HOUSE IN THE UNITED STATES!
We will also carry Fashionable Merchant Tailor
and Gentemens Furnishing establishment, Ia winch
will be found every article n thai line. fa
Our stock Of Cloths, Cassmeres AID testings are 81
the neatest sy and best quality: and one Of the nrm
is Practical Workman, and takes charge OF the Meas
uring and Cutting, enabled 10 WARRANT a
good CT in all cases. sale.
We also keep on hand every variety Of rali"rs Trim
mings. aud Agents for SCOTS Report OF Fashions
Particular atten ion paid to- Gentlemen furnishing
their material.
RICHARD RALEIGH takes charge ofthe commercial
affairs Of the establishments. and DAVID O'NEtL OF
the manufacturing Grateful 10 their individual friends
for past fivors and solicit acontnuanee OF these
favOrs for the enterprise. they pledge thems iVesto
merit all the confidence that may be reposcd IN them-
Store Main street, between First and Second sis
mh3l-- RALEi,H ~ O'NEiL.
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HACON,x MERCANrILE CoLLEGE.

uEHCANTtLE
sokiuHwEsr CORNER SIXTH AND WALNUT, cIscINsATl
NE Undersigned has removed his Mercantile Col
lege 70 his new building, northwest corner OF al
nt anu sixth streets, where he has lifted up splendi
suit OF rooms expressly for his misunderstanding spare
helther pains expense In making them In every re
speet the most nyenent and pleasant school Rooms
In The United States.
The plan Adopted in teaching combines practice with
theory; instea Of using books the pupils exercised
In making original entries OF every day business trans
actions journazng. posting, balancing accounts open
Ing and closing of variety OF different Of
books, both for partnership and individual business
where the business aud and
thus qualifying the student for entering into pracli-
cal duties ofthe accountant In any kind Of business
Inc course ofinsruction will consist OF DOU BiE EN-
rRf BOOK KEEPING, embracing every department
Of trade and mercantile accounts, viz Wholesale
sa, commission, exchange, banking manufacturing
shipping, individual, partnership, steamboatng, and
compound complny business; commercial calculations,
Practical penmanship, and Lectures rcai law
Also on the science of accounts custom of
chants, etc.
signed has made arrangements with Messrs. Henry
snow, Esq, Hon. b. Storer, Prof G.. W. Wright and
oner Lecturers to delvera course ofsctures
on the subjects Of common law. history OF commerce.
political economy connected with commerce. chem
str' as connected with commerce. aud other subjects Of
great importance commercial point Of view,
before ntr duccd any Mercantile College the u.
States Pupils are instructed individually, and not in
classes so that ssusens may enter at ne and pro
eeei IN the ratio OF their capacity and assduity.
Public examinations had Though pupils are ex-
amned privately IL they desire 10y when the student
cpal. assisted by committee Of Practical Accountants
On business Men, and Diplomas awarded 10 those who
are deemed worthy Of them. y '-.rf.-
course can be go mpleted IN from six to ten weeks
The Principal will take pleasure in doing every
IN his power To advance his students, and make then
thorough and accomplished accountants; and his exten
tive acquaintance with the business community viii,
generally enable him procure situations for hoseJe
sirous of obtaining them.
TERNS:-For a full course OF lessons in Book Keep
Ing, Writing, Commercial Calculasios Commercial
law. &e.. st1 (oct2dSwtyNR. 4. BACON Principal