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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-06

BROADWAY TnEATKE.- The play Of ''The Bankrupt
piece has BEEN received with than usual favor and
Mrs. Julia lean Hayne, who enscts the heroine Is n
dered quite fortunate in having added her repertoire
'1he Married Rake" in which Miss T. Harding perso
mates the flashing young widow.
NBIo's - he Rsvcls and bal let troupe win again an
pear three excellent ente, ainen.s this evening
first piece the c.micai Iantomne chilled "a Soldier for
Love-" To be followed by n grant advertisement al
dances In which MDe Robert and her assistants appear
great advantage and have been nightly encouraged By
the most enthusiastic DENT nsfraons of admiration
Ire amusements viii close with ''AsphodeL"
BCwERy TBEATRE.-The worthy manager of this house
the alert for talent and novelty has effected
engagement with Mr. Boohroyd Fairclopgh, an Ameri.
es T r. % whom NH eps sPeas most "a
the a. duous character OF Richard the Third He will be
ably supported By Mr. and Mrs. Ward and other popular
artists. The hughabe farce of "The Hole III the Wal
is the final piece.
BukToN's THEATRE --The successful comedy of False
Pretsnces Both Sides Of Good so,iey," which
to gain in public estimation with every repetition viii
be produced for the fourth time IA night The cast
bra .es the names Of Nessrs Burton. Jordan yott Left
Msse ar r. Theme Mr.. sS.sSn Miss gsg
lite farce Of "rolicote Ground" is the after piece.
wAiLAeK's THEATRE Mr.. Moore, the gentemany trea-
surer q This popular establishment presen an admira
the charming comedies Of ''The Dowager" and The
Jealous Wen both of which have recently been award
ed the highest praise for the fine in which they
rendered nj this house. The principal
represented ny Messrs Lester, WalcGt Mrs Hoey Mrs
Conevtr, &c.
WooD's MISsTREIs-This favore troupe offer another
change in their programme for this evening Besides
negro songs dances, solos, &C. they will perform the
shski peaIean version OF 1.-THE Masquerade Ball in
which George creates much merrinent as the door
keeper.
BuoKIEy's sREsADERs.-T The iutensely ludicrous bur
esque Of 'Villkins and His Dir an " continues draw
large crowds Of the funitvirg community to $50 Broad
way every night In addition 10 the buresque they Of
fer great variety OF songs, &c In the rendition Of
which they unexcelled.
AcAptsy HAII.-The principal members Of the
biated .rouIe formerly known Christy's Mnstrela
will oIen a. this house next Monday.
MEe HANits HALL The troupe Of Juvenile Bell ringer
who're performances said TO be very wonder and
pleasing, commence next Monday.
BROOKLYN ATHryAus.-Mi.s Anna Spinos. assisted by
several eminent artists, will give of vocal aud
instrumental music on the 18th inst.
MRS. ABro1T. = The paygoing immunity will be erst-
fled 10 learn that this talented native actress has been
engaged by Miss keens for the Metropolitan theatre.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-06

The steamship Alabama, Captain schsnck, arrived 1t
an early hour yesterday morning from Savannah.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-16
GERRIT SMITHS LANDS.

To he Editor Of TAs Y. Tffbun&
SIR: Not to be fusome can say that | an an
admirer OF The TRIBuyE for its fairness aud BUSINESS
But in an article Of Mondays ISSUE l think You dc
Gerrt Smith Injustice. Your alluson to the gifts o.
Mr. Smith to the colored people, sa fling at what ha'
been com ideTed great ben.volence on his psrt The
mprt sson would be made that these lands are val
ueless
Now this is not the truth. These lands are general
y valusbenot always perhaps, fer the worth OF the
lands themselves although the most Of them are good
for tage and If any, black or white, have starved
on them, it shows that they were unworthy Of the
gift. The timber on many Of the lots is estimated
an has been sold ~ high a. thousand dollars. I
have heard Of many of them valued as high a, ten
and twelve hundred dollars and none ess In IN one
dolsr per acre. No one, thiok, doubts Mr.. Smith s
genuine benevolence, in the distribution OF so mach
land And that there should be much Of it poor is
not strange. Your auson to It would seem - con-
veS the idea that it generally is bad while the bad is
only the exception.
Mr. Smith, when he stopped giving, had msny par
GELS left large portion Of which he said we're too
poor 10 donate and he has sold them, as far as he
could for what persons acquainted with them would
give. p. s.
ul1ed Feb. T. 1855.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-16
FEW FACTS ABOUT MAINE.

To A< Edt0v u IN y. 7. TTtttHs
SIR Bong temporarily at Augusta, il has occurred
TO to give YOU some general facts connected with
this State; some Of them may be Of value to the emf
grating portion Of your readers. 4 few words con-
corning the condition fittings at Augusta may no, DO
out Of place. Tie Legislature, having speedily or.
esnired, is rsnsscting business in much harmony,
and presents stirling contrast to the tumut If lac.
year. The Board Of Agriculture 10 now in session,
and would in the opinion Of your correspondent, ap-
pear more consistent if il presented among its me o.
bers smaller proportion Of lawyers and physicians.
They teen TO talk great deal and TO ACCOMPLISH Dat
little. One Of their plans is FOR q eommendabls re-
organization Of the Board. The proposed establish.
ment Of N Agricultural College, or Of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-16
OCEAN PENNY POSTAGE.

To NE Editor u Ik ". Y. Irbvns
SIR: 1t is probable that most Of your readers hsve
noticed the postal convention between Great Britain
and France, recently concluded But they may have
overlooked ODE fact connected with the arrangement
which is OF great importance. The postage on sin.
gle pre-. "a .tter between the two countries Is
duced 70 four pence, or H9h cents. But the French
Post-Oce retsins its old charge for inland service
ard is allowed tre cents for each single letter leaving
only thee cents TO the British Office for It's inland
charge, and for the sea haosit. As the Eogsh nlsad
is only cents only cent 10 we'd for the
transportation of the letter across the Eogsh
Cham ell This is better "by half" than the IN )st
sanguiDe friends Of the movement ever expected.
Thus another important step has been taken torsrd
the establishment Of q universal Ocean Penny Post
age. To the United States belongs the credit Of hav-
ing 6rs established this rspslt route in the recent
raDgement with Australia England aud France have
Low taken similar step, linking Crest Britain sad
the Continent Of Europe by this cheap postal com NJ
Location. Now then. let Us have, the fret ms all
rlent Of this Newly ears promise and progress, q
Penny Ocean Postage between Europe ahd Anerics.
This Ink suppred, and the great chain will virtually
ebcircIe the globe. Il is the Of the United States
10 Text in order 10 be tue 10 its precsdents ard
aLtece beats. Viii Lot the ffeI ds Of this crest postal
reform lend bald 10 il Just at this important jloc-
ture Gen. Rusk has probably brought before the
Senate bill this proposing the establishment OF
Penny Sea Postage across the Atlantic A few letters
addressed 10 the members Of Congress by their con-
exert en- excellent influence. Who viii no. give We
minutes to the penniDg Of such communication for
II lie gre st boon ELIaC BCREIrr.
Torto Ian
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-16

IN he extension of slave territory; only proves M;
IA. IN a. ADEPT IN o certain species OF orsiory anu
onhistirsl reasoning; for he led the Ger mans and
others 10 believe tia; slavery could never be efso-
g.hSd in Apsss and Nebraska and tbs; the repeal OF
,bs Missouri COMPROMISE would re- nj; 10 estAbiaain2
Zee. south Of the lire OF restriction. be eltmed
% he A b. tier anti Slavery man than his opponent
Iowa then as q whole, is decidedly opp Dsed 70 me
N.braka. Kapsss I'LL. This was rendered evident by
The election OF Gov Crime. by 900 majority,
ho bAd not only the Nebraska isle 10 meet bat the
esonsIv e.er.ec power an1 influence OF .nree Of the
delee ATE. in Congress who flooded the State With let
tiers. .r
The Tenpsrance csuse has received new impulse
here Il. had been understood that the judges in this
Judicial District held the Ohio liquor law )nsita
tiopsl and hence feT attempts were made TO execute
IL But charge Of opinion of the Court, AMI the
alarming Increase of ihtenperauce, nerved the cid
zeps Of SidIe and vicinity too weeks $50 10 the re-
solution Of preventing further violation Of The lss.
And accordingly Vigilance Committee was appoint
ed bid Information made against the fourteen lqao:-
dealers in the place. And TO avoid farther p-osecu-
ton these men have pledged themselves to dlscou-
tipue the sale Of intoxicating drinks In the county
ard A. the Supreme Court mss now decided the IS '
70 be constitutional. il IL likely 10 be promptly en-
forced hereafter. Much good viii therefjrs b. accom-
plished By the law thossh it is no; equal in Ell ,ency
10 the Maine Lsw; for here cruIkards may be eau
tiOutly Manufactured without violation or the la
Street drunkenness IL suppressed while its germ fash
ionsble and solitary dram drinking, is tolerated. Stu
in many parts Of the STATE, the law has done much u
suppre.s the liquor traffic.
TINES are dull here-mODey is scarce, aud produce
more go. Flour is worth 9 Per Dbl, corn 50 cents
Der bushel and not plenty at any price. Forage is
likely 10 be very scarce, especially II the severe yin
ter weati er that now have should last long Snos
has fallen cay for more than q week, and is now a
good depth for excellent seighng. Fall wheat 10 the
ground promises pretty fair, though the crop IN is
,mbll
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-16
EXTRAORDINARY ENDURANCE.
From The Portland State Of Name. FEB. 10

From The Portland State Of Name. Feb 10
On January 81, Nathaniel Copp, son OF Hayes D
Copp Of PiLkhsms Grant, near the Glen Hous
White Mountains commenced hunting deer and W
out four successive days On the fifth day he lA
again, for deer killed the day previously about e
miles from home He dragged the deer weighing
$50 lbs.) home through the snow. and at O'Clock
L. NJ. started for another one discovered near the
place where the former was killed which b. followed
until he Loot the track, about dark. Hs then found
that he h.d lost HE way, and should In all prob
ability be obliged TO spend the night in the woods,
the thermometer at the tule ranging from 3s' to ~
below zero.
Despair being no part of his composition, with per-
feet self possession and presencs Of mind, be sos
menced walking, having 10 provisions, matches,
even Ratchet knowing that % remain quiet w0 cor
tain death. He coon after heard q deer and pursuing
hin by moonlight, overlook him, leaped upon ~
back, and cut his throat He then dresse hin, end
taking out the heart, placed il in his pocket f@
trophy. He continued walking t~enty-one hour
and the next day, about 10 O'Clock A. NJ he esas
out at OF near Wild RIVER Ia Gilead, Me-, hsvhf
walked, on ,now shoes, the unparalleled ds,anesd
forty mics without rest, par, Of the time through
intricate growth Of uDderbrush
HIS friends at home becoming alarmed al his pr
loDsed absence, and the intensity Of the cold, tbrsea
them stayed in pursuit of hun, viz: Mr.. Hayes, D.
Copp, his father, John Gouding, and Thonss Co
hsne. They followed his track until it was lot .
the darkIsss, and by the aid Of their dog, found us
ceer which young COpp hal killed and dressse
They then built fire and waited five or six hoan
for the moon to rise 10 enable them 10 continue thsf
search. They again started, but with the fsn,6
hopes Of ever finding the lost ole alive, pursued ~
track and after being out twenty six hours in the 10
tense cold, found the youDg man of whom they wsn
in s<aTch.
Gouldng froz both bis feet bsdly that 1t sfsret
be will have 10 suffer smputsiion. Mr.. Copp end
Mr.. Culhane froze their ears badly. No words ca
reward the heroic sefdenisl and fortude With whics
these men coDtr utd an almo.i hopeless ses b, vhe:
every moment expecting to fnd tifened eorpss
their fIiend.
Young Copp seems not 70 have realized the grss,'
danger be La passed through and although his men,
cal sdvisers cay he cannot entirely recover he ss
bis limbs for from three 10 siI months talks siin
feet coolntn of taking part IN hunts which Dc -
plsL ned for the neIt week.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-16
WOMEN on LIQUOR.
Frem The Indianapolis Journal

Tren The ra!idna polis Journal
The women seem determined 10 put the liquor sell
lers through, Maine Law or no Name Law. la New
castle Henry Co., We believe there were recently in-
timaiops thrown out of purpose TO dry the trait
fc up by some means fair or forcible but we have
not Learn ed what has been done further. In Brook
ville the ladies visited all chops and left with the
owners petition TO abaL don the business, and SUD
sequently reported their in the shape of let
tiers from the dealers, some expressing Willingness 20
quit al once, and others avowiDg determlnation 70
sell the last drop Of their liquor. The ladies' OF
Wabash performed similar operation for the liquor
men of III at place, ard the consequence was pref
nearly total destruction of for a WHILE Whether il
has revived since, We have not heard. Some two or
three other cases in this State occur 10 u.s. but
don't remember the circumstances with any distinct
ness.
For a while the women like the old with the
boy that hooked his apples were willing TO use
mild measures but recently il seems, finding that
neither threats petitions will do they have deter
mined TO zee what virtue there is in Stones"
hind came of on Wednesday in Centerville, in this
State.
For some days, we are told there had been ahOat
suspicious of such purpose. The women had tried
all appeals and arguments 10 induce the dealers -
quit but in vain resolved at last that they would
take the Law into their own hants-the ~oret possible
use 10 viii ID the law be put bad asi. proyerbay
is 10 NEEDLE with. So Q nttee OF them hired
wagon ard went down 10 the establishment Of the
principal dealer and after some talk. either forced or
induced him 10 get into the wagon with tnem, along
with ell the liquor barrels the wagon would bold add
tax ing the same TO the Court House square knocked
not the mon but the barrels in the head and turned
the liquor into the gutter-a capital psce for It,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-16
ATTACK on VANCOUVERS ISLAND.

A correspondent of The San Francisco Herald,
writing from Schlalam, W. T., saws
"The most interes ing news | can give you IS,
that a fribu.t.IiDg expedition against Nancouvers
leland ia on foo il. this section, ant Dane Rum)r
says that the Russian Gov, has agents smJng
us actually engaged in getting ups party for tha'
purpose Their movements are characterized by
the utmost gree Of caution and secrecy, yet enough
La. leaked out 10 warrant the belief that the pa ty
has r.sdy considerable strength, and is gaining
ground rapidly. Our people bear the English naSob'
Of vsncouvers Island no good will and nothing
would give them more pleasure than to Gust then
from possessions which, of right, belong TO US, and
which will be a source of'trouble, annoyance, and
DANGER TO US as long as held by British authorit es.
Ii il is TO come let it come I'm in, for Ii is
also said that certain parties from Oregon are taking
al active part in the movement
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-16

The Thugs Of Hiedoetan are an Association who be-
iieye that lie their cuty 10 eIerminate al who DO
Dot belong to their Order. Tney meet in secret
loo ges, and are sworn with solemn osths. I0ey lie
IN wait for unsuspectnS psssersby, ard attacking
The suddenly and without warning strsngle them
The higher the position and character Of the victim
the greater supposed to be the merit of the act. The
Thug who straDgiss the largest number of victims in
the course OF year is rewarded with the titls Of
Grand Thug Of the Council, and invested with des-
potic power. II any Thug refuses TO yisld unq1es
ticniDg and implicit obedience TO the eommsnos Of
tie Grand Thug, they make an image or eff " OF
him. which they burn, at the same ii me stoniDg snd
eursir it. This is supposed TO visit bin With all
manner OF misfortupes. After this, any Thug who
meets him Il bound TO stab him TO the heart provided
be ean co so without rick Of detection. Every NE
Der Of tie Order Is sworn 70 deny his connection with
H. and when iLt.rrogated, 10 cay he knows nothing
about it. When spprehended Aad brought to justice,
they claim 10 be perscos of the greatest morality and
virtue, and Justify their acts by ssyDg that they only
With TO establish the true religion, viz their W.
ard TO prevent foreigners wiz al Who are not Tnugs
from getting control Of the country.
y. b. This il Hndostan- Alb. Eve. journal.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-16

We regret 10 announce the sudden death, lvi n.y.
Of Mr.. seth chards Of this city, IN as,d ga :.
teemed citizen and Printer long and veil kneS
the craft throughout the State. He veal - -
from rs business lat evening, in secusfone1 ps>'
and after writing some letters 10 oistsn, Gemon
Lis family, was sbcut 10 retire for the night whs1u
was seized with violent ssthmsiic coash. -
daughter hasened TO bis sssstslce, when cons' ~
ths, lis attack vss fatal, be bid her fuessi, -
died almost instantly. lie vas n.n Of Inssn Ia ~
and probiiy, preserving hi, hsbIt' Of md h
ol.afness OF intellect to his ns'ared age. CTss
reorganization Of the craft 10 this city, In the .
ton Of tie Typographical Society he Va -
mously n ade lis Presiden, and was Assys 49, ...,s
BY the profession a. its head. For the last ss ~
be was foreman Of one OF rooms, and We - ~
IN. tribute Of afectonate recollection, win ss "a
viii long be remembered, is especially due w. Sh
wan WIS (Albasy EysnsaS Atiss ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-16

A HoRRID MURDER NEAR AsTwERP.-Tbe keeper
of the toll gate Gideon Westcott, one mile beyond
Antwerp, on the Gouverneur road, was found dead 10
the toll gate house. Friday morning last, having
been most brutally murdered; He was literally
chopped 10 pieces with an FJurdeep gashee we're
sunk INTO the head and neck with fall blows, any
OF which would have proved mortal. Il is probable
this horid deed committed in cold blood, for the
purpose Of plumber the pockets Of the victim had
evidently been rifed, in which it ia presumed we're
some four OF five dollars. There was Other money IN
the house however which the murderer did not gs,,
having, perhaps, become frightened IN his brutal
work. Mr. W. IVES an upright, sDiabls man, one
who could never have excited quarrel or been an
object Of revenge He was SEINE - yeirs OF age. a
bsctelor, and living alone. From indications, Il
wss inferred that the victim sitting IN his chs air
when the murderer entered and vas knocked from II
by blow with the fat-side Of the az sad the mur-
derer left banded" The Coroner inquest tina.
was held over the BODY gave verdict which would
follow from the above facts OF course, much excite
meIt exists al Antwerp IN regard to the a,ir and
effort will be spared IN feretpg out the guilty. Some
circumstances EXIT which direct ssspcions but they
hardly justify publication
Wssnown IN Journal FEB IL i
The Governor has offered a reward OF $500 for the
arres, and conviction OF the murderer Of Westco.t.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-16
NEW YORK TOWN NEE TINGS.
RICHMOND co.


Spperrisors Torn Ct~n
Eorth6eid. james q Burger John snonson
souibleld. jos EgbsIt 81 ms Thos. 0nr.ttt, ~ MAJ
W,useld =. ssml n Frost IN m Wm. u rotten, 50 mai
CastletOp Gabriel Msnino. Aieh J. sSeu
The Wing and Know Nothing candidates are sse:
ed in three Of the cur towns In Southheh Des'
ocrsiic Supervisor is chosen, and portion Of u
Wing town ticket. In 1852 Richmond County Static
leland, gave Scott I,l47 Pierce, i,324 Hale, 80 Il
1884 the GaberDatorisl election resulted-ior Oa't
5s5; Sey mour, 775l Ulmann, sec.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-07

Boots and Shoes
OF ali styles, and In any Quantity.
DELL & MATLESS have Just a
~ received large and splendid
iety ct Boots and Shoes, OF The
IA .st styles, and sslec ei with particular refer
TO this market, Their stock comprises
ery thing oes,tahle for Ladies, Misses, Gentle
men, BOYS. and Children, which they Will sell as
low for cash, any dealer IN The city.
They are also prepared TO
MANUFACTURE
all kinds Of Ladies' and Custom Work, IN any
desired style. They employ none but The very
best wofknen. ard plenty ot Them, and are pre-
pared 70 i all orders with perfect satissctiea
and with entire panciua'iiy
REPAIRING
done with nea'nsss ard dspatch.
We invite all persons T. Give usa call, al the
sign Of the MAMMOTH SHOE, opposite A. L.
Dening Il Co.'S Bsukiig House, Main Street.
ODELL & MATLESS.
Ke.knk, June 6. d&wy
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-07
JAMES REYNOLDS,
~ hoIesale and Retail Druggist,

W hoIesale and Retail Druggist,
Mechanics Block. NORTH side Of Main 81,
KEOKUK, IOWA.
Ii AFING made arrangements for q per-1
IL raneut business In tie above llne, am 10
now Offering e the city and country trade IL
a large and well selected stock #
Drugs Medicines, PaiDts, Dyes, Oils and Var
- nixhex, brushes, Glassware and window
Glnsx,
Also perEumery and fancy articles, Cigars, To-
bacco and Snuff, aud a choice assortment Of
Family Groceries, including Spices, Teas, Fla.
voring Extracts, Candies, Soda, salaratus, and a
variety Of articles pertaining to that department
all which will be sold on ths principle OF ssnaIl
profits and quick returns"
Particular attention given 10 preparing pre-.
scriptions In cases whare medicines are re-
qaired during the night il is frequently inconve-
meat 10 Oh ain them. This difficulty | have
completely obgiated By having my residence in
part Of the same building occupied by nv
store; and persons desiring medicines may rely
upon procuring them AZ ali hours, night or dsv
without inconvenience or del&y.
Druggists merchants and others, purchasing
hy The quantity, are requested TO give ne a cali.
esf ana determined TO sell or as favorable terms
as any house in the city.
April6, 1855 div
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-07

A Ii thsaaw summer styles ofGent's soft dress
4 Hats as worn in New York Just received and
for saie cheap at SHELDON'S,
Call and look at them. 81, Main street.
May 81 1855.
A SPLENDID assortment Of childrsn's fancy
II Hats and Caps for summer wear, the latest
summer style just received and for sale cheap st
SHrLpoN's HAT EMPoR.uM, 81. Main 1t.
Ladies', cell and LOOK Il them.
may1i
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-07
LATEST STYLES
OF Boots and Shoes.

ALL persons desiring the Latest Fashions (as
IL to see what they arA) would do we'll to call
at Dukes Boot and Shoe Emporium" where
he is anxious TO shos his new and splendid stock |,
which is always he ept full and complete from his
own raanufactoYy, the most extensive in the city,
thus enabling him to fill oIder more promptly
than any o her house.
He has the greatest assortment and best quali-
ty OF material that is to be found in any one houss
west OF the Mississippi for the manufacture oi
work 10 order.
His Lasts are all made 10 order, and he war
rants fit, and all his work superior TO sny thing
in his line in Iowa. Call nna see for yeurseui
May IS. 1855. d