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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-28


Ward IN chclss lis m0nd,
William l. Wiley,
2-Jobn Y Savage,
Chas. -aekme st.r,
2--tdwsrd c. West,
Peter STEELE,
4-Ph,lip 0'Eiley,
Pstr,cH Grove,
g. John ID. D,xop,
Fmanue! ssssssras,
g. Timothy ByenL
Hfdebrepd Won claim
7-Jacob A Westsrvelt,
W,llism Rock we'll,
s--Stephsn bashre los,
VIM. 4 A,:asn,
9-Louie p Clover,
jacob Brush,
10--Jas1es II. belts.
Henry G. Atwood,
IL Apcrew Mills,
Bernard Kelly,
12--Dsvii 8. jackson,
Rsrtlett Smith,
12--John kowhsry,
John ?. Areevine,
14-ThomAs Wheelsn,
Michael Smith,
15-Jsmes Lee,
Edsin G L,tcbfield,
16- Jarsd G,lsop,
Ei,ixb Wsr5,
17-Jefferson Murray,
John NJ Seaman,
1s-W LIE Bake,
George Douglass,
19-Jerem,ah 1owie,
Crspdsl, Rich,
20-John AlcGraip,
Theodore Msrtire,
21-Benfy A. Warts,
josiah Sutherland,
22-CfsIlss Csupb-n,
VIM. A Ste sart,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-28

Abraham Moore,
James Leonard.
Daniel Dodge,
Alexander G Morton.
Clarke Burnham,
Joseph r. Flanders.
John II Lsmpe,
William PsiIl'ps.
james G. Jacobus,
George Dietz
Patrick Garrick,
Anthony Gillen.
Hugh +. McCsfry,
William Schlueter.
Joel Wolfe,
Jonas n. Philips.
Albert Bushuaun,
Csc. w. Irvine.
VIM B Miles
John Harrison.
Andrew Jackman,
Henry Drchee.
John NJ. 8radhurst,
Isaac Dycs mau.
John l.. Linohslm,
Charles NJ Smith.
Jefferson Brown,
Daniel Cunningham.
Jonathan Trottsr,
Benjamin H. Field.
James s, Libby,
John Gregory.
Anthony Dugro,
Conrad Keebn.
G. Godfrey Gunther,
William O'DOnnen.
Robert Gamble,
VIM. Z. Peck well.
VIM. Joyce,
Gershom Cohen.
Henry Smith,
VIM. H. Leonard.
Peter AIasterton,
Francis McBarrow.
- Rs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-28

CHOSEN eB oecret&rleB:-
Peter Brady.
John Clarke.
Geo De Witt Cliaton.
William Cleary.
Henry Karner.
Henry 0'Kesfe.
John Kennably.
John Ittner
Bernard Rice.
jeremiah WEIGH.
Francis J A. Bool.
Patrick hoGann.
Conrad Pye.
Corde Mankin.
Elijah Fisher.
John N Barbour.
Bernard Gaffnsy.
Charles ii. Woodruff.
VIM Wordsworth.
John Dugan
John Lynch.
j. Owen Toole.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-28

ing gentlsms1 were upsEimoui
Ward John Bailey,
2.-Mishael Kyau,
"a. j McCsrty,
4.-Jsmes G Snsh,
f.-Joleph Bcdeer,
6-Conrso hey lseist,
flames Johnson,
g. 81. bnrbsbs, IT,,
9-lsssc Villa ms,
1o.-.Wili,sn Gcldey,
H. kich'd II B'shop,
l3,-Nstb'l. Jsrvis,
Ia Josiah X Dunn,
14.-Bugh 0'Brisp.
1t.-L N. vkn wsrt,
16 --Tbalss bliss,
II Rcd'h Wy man,
is Cherries Smith,
19.-J G rutherford,
20.--J. B Fitzgerald,
21.-rimothy DAILY,
~ WIN, A. TuIpuTe,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-28

wnere bac Darkness IN the Court OF Appeals was hon.
oreo with your invitation to attend meeting Of the
democracy of New York city at the Metropolitan thea
ue, Oh the evening Of the 9th instant to take Into
democratic party, &c sincerely regret that my en-
gsgemtnts here WI not permit my acceptance of your
fcs would gladly Join you in a:,u':Ds the
opportunity to review the fruits Of The bastard
under the suidsncs Of MISTAKEN and ssisar ooun
sels, was embraced by the national democracy in
lS49a policy which prevented the union OF the honest
leaders and has made the political history Of the Stats
b. word and reproach Bat for this fatal error the de-
and strong in 1855, was in the days OF General
JscLon. Let them the history Of the past adoush M
for the future There time when tho rstnrn
for the and honor Of ns country from tSs TN.
the presdsntial chair filled by Washington to the
incomst The Wig party 70 iusfui in espsSsDts
and 20 csver in has, ~ II generally conceded
finished its course; the .bocnists who are sincere,
we're never numerous, formidable or dangerous the
new Know No hing, or American crganizsto Il 70
may Be permitted 70 judge from publshed procssdsgs
ties, and became disruptursd and tie Custom House
rata administration colts, are looking, the ship 10
for home ne. osgrS WHARF mug a.r.
prices The nstionsl democratic orssasstion 10 ali
that really left srossd which the true friends Of the
IL: ou s'f: n. Z, &.
west-in one Of the most powerful parties which
ever bad existence. 4 the orssni.st'on win but Be
true 70 itself, and "shun AL sntAngling ALI.
sncss." II We would, in the cant phrase Of toe
day, unite the democratic pssty," We must unite
he honest rank and dls by adhereucs to principle
and bot seek 20 concste the hacks and oce sseisrs
BY sivs on Of spcils The one viii give heAlts aud
vgor to the party and ouse its great principles broad
cart throughout the Union the other may satisfy the
cravings Of some Office seeking ccrmoraat fer atime
While Il will BE- quite to bring lasting re rosoh 70
the party and its prn ipes and perpetaAk division
END strife That such wise and patriotic counseis may
prevail as restore true de Docfstc a.ossdancy 10 the
sieept hope Of your friend and fellow citizen,
D. 8 DICKINSON.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-28

toned In the election OF 52 the votss Of three ourths
Of the people Of the United States upon the platform As
few weeks ago the people OF New York addressed
In this very hall think by one Of the ablsst among
the abolition agitstor who traced the history Of the
party and claimed that It had great deal Of pro-
gress at the No, ththat it's meetings were undsturbed
at IL elected Senator'S members Of the lower House.
and Governors OF States. Now, there may be great
prosress the sboltlonists have made in the South,
the only quarter where II could be OF asy prac
teal good to their cause In 1882, before
there were abolition societies. Mr. Randolph In
abolition Of slavery in that State II found many ad
vocates, and 1t was believed that had II been pushed
to test vote many Of its provisions would have pass
ed II was laid to the next Legislature for consde
time to arrange plan for the gradual abolition Of sla
very This measure which, stsrog in the great State
Of Virginia, would have been initiated in many other
iavs s y r.. ssnS -: aSs
forced to take the defensive They met threats with de-
Hance-aegresson with resistance, and TUNED deaf
how TO manage their own affairs. From this
Ne NAV see that to the aboltionists at the
North must be attributed the continuance Of
civ al IL attributes are those Of frssdomit IL pso
Med by All nations al kinds Of pursuits are carried on
within It's borders New York city IL place whore
fanatics never succeed in fixing their efratc doc.
very natures. lAPplsuse) All our education and all
the Influences which surround as tend to make MS op
posed to bigotry and anatcism in every form loud
crss 60 into the coming contest with the inscription
on our banntrs-"Popular government In the Terrific
rice; opposition TO intolerance In religion
opposition TO tbs prescription Of any account Of
oil these clsiv exemption from all legislative inter
ference upon what We shall eat what shall drink
(newed spplause)I say that with these notices upon
our banners, seems 70 me that W proclaimed pracl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-28

Hon. Pierre Soule,
II Il. Howell Cobb,
Hon. a p. Willard,
Hoo Fred p. Stantsn,
Hon. j. Il. Thorn pson,
Hon. Hiram Waibridge,
Hop. Mike W alsh,
Charles W. CarrigAn, ESQ,
Hor. John Vanderbilt,
Bon. samuel 5eardsley,
Hnn | Il. Hutchins,
Hon. John G. Mather,
General Aaron Ward,
Geaersl haodall,
Hon. Jasoo A. Hestervelt,
no = Thnmis J. Barr,
samuel Stover, Esq.
IL race ,. CLARKE. ESQ,
Hon. Dariel y. Siokles,
Hoa Francis b. Cutting,
Hon e. J. Dillon,
MGhael Doheny, Esq
CSl. samuel Fowler, and
Others.
Com nittee OF Arran Sements,
Qanf,Nt,caa nanA.a 1
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with pride Of belonging to that great and gallant party
and that the result would be II has been t.,
ment in favor Of our principles fAppIaure1 In the
Of the national democracy thank that Journal for
this additional contribution to the OF good prnc
pes and sound democratic doctrines to which 1t has al
rescy contributed in so many instancee in ts able and
influential columns. Mr. President this ia indeed Al
interesting upc.pre in the public affairs Of the country
sno am glad OF the opporupity afforded BY the call Of
the etirg 10 have a7chs nee in with my fell
to consider the conetion and prospects Of
two when we look back to he period Of 1S5Sws
remember the denocrat party were completely trium
Of the states gave in their adhesion to the
principles aoop % TO night In the resolutions read we
remember bst then looked forward to long career
d.cord-to the sh,eIce, in the futare OF sectional ag
tstion I'm, apply, however, to cay, when We survey
then Triumphant tssI had almost sad wen nigh pros
divided In State after State, and the reins of
government in many Of the States given into the hands
causes and influences Which produced this great eat
We are mot in the condition We were IN in
1852, and that great. and victorious and united
effort on the part Of those who approved Of prin
STAT and the principles Of the democratic faith
Power in this country now IL committed TO the hands Of
that Il Is committed TO the hands OF fanaticsm and
fanatics unoer different FORMS In States We have
ss k x: ssa' sa III Il. % S
-here the leading idea, perhaps Of those in 20 ver
seems TO be the passage Of prohibitory lqaor laws.
These three subdivisions Of fanatcism now maintain
slmost updisputed sway in the Northern the Eastern
and Western states, with here ana there only an
occasional exception and TIL this tide OF fauaticism
which originating In the East, bad swept the North
and West, till that tide undertook to spend iss force
sssinst the rocks and mooDtains Of Virginia. II seemed
10 end obstacle that could resist III impetus.
As hes been vel said, the waves OF fanat-
cism dssbed and broke against the hills OF viz
riDs- (sppauss)iha great asdielorous stats, true
70 s history, faithful to It's prindpies and traditions
loyal to the memory Of the great men whom II has
TO the nation devoted always the great
principles Of the democratic faith In this ons OF the
dtet hours in the history Of the psrtycomes np to
the work. ana overwhelms Its opponsnts within its own
boundaries and proves to you, Of New York, all
You IL courage, devotion and determination to imi
ste that glorious example, and restore the flag OF your
own stats 20 its former proud position. (Applause)
Gentlemen A. TO this task Of rsnvigorating and
the patons democracy and Of marshaling IL
for the great gebt before Of next autumn and the
ersaer eight OF 1850 In the Presidential contest that
propose 20 invite your attention TO few brief observa
tons. This victory can ssly b Won, this contest
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-12
hieh hangs down sis all the same as if it were

which hangs down lis all the same as if it were
cut off ~
The mandarins, when they 90 abroad, have
always great retinue; an umbrella capable Of
covering thirty forty persons, is held over
their heads, while two men go before with brooms
TO sweep away evil spirits in the air They be-
lieve in spirits, but not in the Immortality Of the
soul.
When japanese gentleman walks abroad
he is always accompanied by servant; whose
duty il is TO carry three essential articles-an
umbrella to shade his master-hs slippers (for il
is a genteel thing TO go barefoot) and an eating
box containing food, lest his master should be-
come faint ON the way. When this happens, the
gentleman sits down on the ground, opens his
box, and eats his dinner.
The japanese are bound 10 support their fathers
while living, and to worship them after death
This worship is the only social enjoyment they
have, for they make an amusement Of it, though
one would think it must be very grave one. In
fact the grave yard is the only place of public
resort, and is made place of sensual enjoyment.
Every day the household resorts to the family
tomb, and there indulge in eating, drinking, and
wailng alternately. This is their worship. For
merly they were required to spend fifty days by
the graves Of their parents, now three days will
do, and they sometimes even hire men to watch
in their stead. This indicates a lamentable de-
cline of pety, which, however, is not without its
parallel among the professors Of higher faith.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-12

These now famous towers, that may be said to
guard the gates of Sebastopol, are already cele-
brated for deeds of valor on the part both of be
siegers and besieged, that almost rival those
which old Homer tells of, before the walls Of
Troy, thousands of long years since
The first of these towers, the Redan, is huge
semi-circular earthwork, forming, in fact, part
of the main Notifications on the land side of the
city Just outside the walls IL was originally of
store, but since the investment of the city by the
French and English, immense earthworks have
been added TO il.
The Malakof Tower is next north and east of
the Redan; between them are the Ochakoo ra-
vine and earthworks. The Malakoff stands upon
low ground near the head of the Careening Bay,
hut ON the southern and western side The
Mamelon stands 400 yards in front Of it, in
more commanding position, and when il was
taken by the French, tho Russians hauled their
ships out of the bay, as they were exposed to the
guns Of the Mamelon in the hands of the French.
These three works were in fact all outworks, and
have been thrown up since the commencement
of the siege, almost in presence of the French
and English, but still they may be considered as
forming part of the main defense of the city;
whilst the Mamelon, although important from its
commanding position, nevertheless a de-
tached work, separate and distinct from the Rus
sian main line Of defense.
IL is a noteworthy fact, that the unsuccessful
assault on the part of the Allies was made on the
18th Of June, The anniversary Of the Battle Of Va
ierioo Possibly the purpose was TO cement still
closer the union Of England and France, by sink
ing the memories Of that memorable day in the
storming and reduction Of Sebastopol A happy
thought, perhaps, but terminating in melan-
choly isappontment.-N Y. Express.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-12
General washington's Last Vote.

Every incident in the life of Washington is full
of interest That plain, heroic magnitude of mind
which disIingui shed him above all other men was
evident in all his actions. Patriotism chastened
by sound Judgment and careful thought, prompted
all his public acts, aud made them examples for
the study and guidance Of mankind. Il has been
said thai one have the shortest interview
with a truly great man, without being made sen.
sible Of his superiority OF TOO many, who have
some way earned the title OF great, this is by no
means true. It's appl liability 10 the character Of
Washington j. verified in the following interesting
circumstance related by correspondent Of the
Charleston Courier
Il was present" says this correspondent 'when
General Washington gave his last vote Ii was
in the spring Of 1899, in the town Of Alexandra.
He died the 18th Of December following The
court house of Fairfax county was then over the
market house, and Immediately fronting Gadsby's
tavern. The entrance into it was by slight
flight OF crazy steps on the outside. The election
was .progressng-several thousands of persons
in the courthouse yard and immediate neighbor
ing streets aud was standing on Gadshy's steps
when the Father oihs Country drove up, and i'm.
mediaey approached the court house steps and
when within a yard or two of them, / saw eight
or ten good looking men, from different directions
certainly without the least concert spring smut
taneously, and place themselves in positions 10
uphold and support the steps should they fall in
the generals ascent Of them. was Immediately
al his back and ia that position entered the court
house with him--followed in HIS wake through a
dense crowd 10 the pools-heard him vote
returned with him To the outward crowd--heard
him cheered by more than two thousand persons
as he entered his caFriage--and saw hi, depar
ture.
There were five or six candidates on the bench
sitting and as the General approached them
III \ hnIU and ola -.
salutaiion having been returned very gracefully,
the General Immediately cast his eyes towards
the registry Of the polls, when Colonel DencaIe
Il think il wasJ said :--"Well, General how do
You vote2" The General looked al the candidates
and said--"Gentemen, vote for measures, not
for men ]" and turning 10 the recording table
audibly pronounced his vote--saw il entered
made graceful bow and retired"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-12
From the Kansas Herald.
Trial of nIt(sran

We this week give all the material portion of
the testimony in the case OF M'Crea upon writ
OF hd6edS corpus. After patient hearing Judge
Lecompte, remanded MCrea back to prison,
refusing To admit him to bail Wonder now IL il
will be said M'Crea killed Clark strictly IN self
defence ~
Ii was proved that MCrea said be came 10
town on the day Of the shooting without a pistol
and that the one with which he killed Clark was
handed 10 him that day. IL was proved that
Clark and NJ Crea had some words about the
commencement of the meeting, aud M'Crea &c.
knowedged he had no right to participate in the
meeting as he did not regard himself asa Della
ware Squatter. II was proved he did participate
IN the meeting, using obscene aud insulting
language, evidently with a view TO create a distur.
bance. IL was proved that M'Crea, after words
passed between him and Clark, walked offtowards
Fishers store and was 10 have private
interview with Philips, when he Immediately
returned; his demeanor then violent. IL was
proved that the meeting decided in favor OF the
resolution, when M'Crea pronounced il d-n
fraud effected by Malcon Clark that Clark said ii
was not so, that MCrea said CLARK was n d--n
liar and made at him M'Crea. II was proved that
at the time Clark was shot by VI 'Crea that Clark
had nothing in his hand he having previously
thrown the stick al M'Crea while advancing
towards him. II was proved that M'Crea did MOI
attempt 10 avoid Clark and though he may have
"retreated backwards as one witness testified,
yet he advanced forwards before he shot Clark
In the language oftwo or three or more witnesses,
M'Crea advanced towards Clark meeting him
when ne shot. II was proved that he then run,
and IN his retreat shot al the crowd that was pur.
suing him
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-12
From the Portland Transcript.


Ii seems that the national exclusiveness Of this
peculiar people is also exhibited in their social
habits. The streets Of their towns present only
a dead wall upon each side, the houses being sit
uated in gardens behind them, and hidden as
much as possible by trees and shrubbery. Being
under constant surveillance, the people are much
given to hiding themselves.
Their dress consists Of one loose robe with
grdle about the middle. This is n very cool ar
rangement for summer weather, but in winter is
not quite so comfortable. However they man
age to keep warm by levyng contributions upon
each other, for whenever one member of the
family goes out in the cold weather he borrows
the garments Of all who remain within, and puts
them one on over the other.
The Japanese idea Of a shoe is peculiar The
article with them is simply sole, and is worn,
not for the protection OF the foot-which i'm IA Ct
il does not cover-but for the preservation Of the
mating upon their floors; the sole being always
slipped off at the door, the wearer going barefoot
in the house. The shoe, therefore, is only in
tended 10 keep the feet from contact with the
earth, and thus from soiling the mating, which
is matter of pride TO keep very clean. This,
indeed, isa very essential matter, rs the mating
is used not only for carpet, but for table-cloth
and mattress as well, being in fact the only art-
Gle of furniture in the house. The inmates sit,
eat, and sleep upon the floor.
The Japanese pilow-for they indulge in that
luxury--is very curious affair. II consists of a
little block of wood, with sides Of unequal width,
so that by turning il over-which is often DONE
even in sleep-the head may rest at different
points of elevation. This peculiar pillow is
made necessary from the fact that the hair is
worn upright upon the head, matted together
with grease and secured by pins, which by their
material indicate the rank OF the wearer. This
pillow is considered very comfortable affair,
and altogether superior to the bag Of feathers on
which we outside barborians are went to recline
our heads.
The japanese, like the Chinese, take the food
with chopstcks, and indicate their enjoyment Of
il by loud snoring noise, not at al agreeable 10
civilized cars.
Being always accustomed to sit with their legs
bent up upon the floor, they find il painful to sit
on chairs, complaining that the part Of the leg
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-12

For Baltimore,
The ears leave Washington daily al d aud 50
a, NJ, and aud ~ p. M, except Sunday, on
which day they leave at Al Z. NJ
For Alexandria,
The Washington and Alexandra boats cave
hourly. Fare five cents.
For Rockville,
The stage leaves the Office corner OF b and 9th
streets, every morning al O'Clock. Fare 81,
For Upper Marlboro,
The stage leaves the office northwest corner OF
ID and Slh streets, every morning al 7 o'clock.
Fare 81 So
For GordonsviiIe,
The cars leave Alexandra daily al u O'Clock,
for Gordonsville and intermediate places.
For Richmond,
The boat leaves the wharf al the terminus OF
l2,h street daily al A. NJ, and o'clock, p M.
Fare So so.
For Leesburg,
The stage leaves, the office, United States Hotel,
every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
CALIFORNIA; steamers.
The regular mail steamers leave New York on
the 9th and goth of each month. Persons desirous
OF writing from this city should mail their letters
on The Sd and 18th OF each month, by p. M.
The Post once.
The Northern and Eastern mail is opened al S
O'Clock, A. NJ, and hafpast p NJ; closes al "a
p. Nj. and T. M,
al lI pea, Nj rha Sn,pena Nil =. 70 ,
ST. - u ~ Nh Caroi;na arrua. a,
h,,lcn.", n M nloses 81, p M
The Northwestern Mail is open al half-past
L. NJ, closes al T. NJ
me Western man = open al CLOCK, a. W.
closes q, ~. /, =,
nc No,io'N ria,i arrives AZ - W.,
closes al I, M, da'ly' except sundays.
The California Mail, direct closes here on the
81 ana , l2lh o. eaeh nnon'n, AT Z -, NJ a
nc - ~ -' 49, - - -
closes az ~ ~ ~ .
Inc Warrenlph springs Man arriges a' -
Q CLOCK, a. W., c'oses at ~ q W anu ~
Each half ounce. under 1000 miles, prepaid, 3
cents
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-12
CAPoN SPRINGS, VIRGINIA.

T'HE "MOUNTAIN HOUSE, at this we'll es
i iablished and popular Watering Place, will
be opened on the 20ih Of June.
The cars from Baltimore arrive III Winchester
daily nj "a O'Clock, p. Two lines OF stages
owned by different proprietors, afordng travellers
the advantages OF active CON petiton leave Win
chester al q p. m, and arrive al Capon 81 D. m
train leaves Alexandra, daily, al IT, a. NJ
aud arrives al Strasburg, on The Manassas road,
al III a. m. fue Stage line, owned by the en-
terprising firm of Parish 4 Co, leaves Strasburg
on the arrival OF the cars, and reaches Capon at
Al p. m. Passengers leaving Baltimore al Al a. m
by the Washington road, connect with this train
by steamboat at Alexandra, and can breakfast on
the boat. The connection with Baltimore by this
route IS certain, and the trip pleasant and expedi
tious.
Board per day e.; Week Sl2; Month $40
Children and coored servants half price.
i. l.. BLACKMORE,
THOMAS B. p INGRAM