davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-10-27

The land to the north and west OF this channel
has been chartsd - high - 81 deg. 80 mia
This 10 the nearest land 70 the Pole vet discovered
Il bears the name Of Mr.. Henry Grinnsllt the foun-
der Of the expedition which bears his name.
Esd TEE -vIsTsa o. sl854--5s. ~ So
TIE extreme severity Of the prsviouS season
made Il evident that the brig could not be liberia.
ted before the winter Get in. y She was Fast i'm.
prisoned in field ofic The provisions although
abundant were cslculated to resist scurvy,; and
the fuel, owing 70 The emergencies Of the prsvious
Under these trying circumstances, Dr.. Kane,
with party Of volunteers, made On attempt to
reach the mouth Of Lancaster Sound, In hopes Of
meeting the English expeditions, and thus giving
relief 70 bic associates, passed IN IN open boat
over the srsck Of Basins travel, riding out .
heavy gale. They found IN uninterrupted bar
rier Of lee, extending In one great horse shoe
from Jonss' to Murc6ison's Sounds, sud were
forced, after ysrieas escapes, 70 return 70 tho
brig. - - = - = sgsssa - ~ 7.st !.
the habits Of the ssquisaux, living upon raw WI.
rus Dsst, and sdfroundlng themselves with walls
Of moss. In spite Of these precautions, the
scurvy advanced with steady progress, but BY the
in sdectiug Oommunication with the Esquimsux,
seventy miles TO the southwark 1.-THE eoldsst drive
according 70 the Doctor. that b ever had.) By
the system Of mutusl assistance, the Expedition
changed meat with the Esquimsux, and By orga-
nising Q hunt relieved their psrty. p "a as74
At one time every man of the Expedition, o..
cept Dr.. Kane and NJ. Bousell, were confined %
their bunts with scarvy. Dr.. Kane he'd 70 cook,
cut ice, &C., and Mr.. Bonsell had 10 do other
nssial ssrtiss. By providsntial intsffeeenoe do
party escaped witheus single dsstb. ~ ~ assss
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-10-27

For Constables, 81. Paul,
Ward No. a.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28
THE CRIMEA.

The correspondence is down to the 9Th. The Guards
had lost 35 from cholera The 3lst regiment had
also lost many men. The weather was excessively
hot The army had received about 5000 drafts since
May lst II was thought the force under Sir George
Browne would return and land about six miles east
of Balaklava and form junction with the force on
the Tcbernaya.
AL accounts agree that there is vast amount of
disease and dependency in the garrison of SevasopoL
Private lettars and documents taken at Kertch give
fearful account Of the sufferings Of the Russian
army as we from wounds as sickness. The frequent
burals which continuing to be made on the
cemeteries on the north side confirm the information
on this subject
Information is SAID to have been obtained that the
Russians have secured communication with the
Crmea Independent of the road traversing the 18TH
mus Of Perekop, by means Of bridge Of boats across
the Siresche
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28
FRANCE.

magnificent fete was given, evening of the nth,
in the Hotel do Vile, by the Project of the Seine to
the King of Portugal Queen Christina, the Princess
Mathilde the Lord Mayor of London, and six thous-
and other persons were present.
The most interesting intelligence refers to Her Ma
iesty, the Empress. DIR. Locock, the celebrate ac-
ooucbeur (who has had considerable experience in
Queen victoria's nurseryJ was summoned by telo-
graph to Paris, where, after consultation with Drs
Dubois and Conneau, it was formally announced that
The Empress is eneiente.
The park of siege artillery is at length shipped in the
American clippers Great Republic, Queen OF Clippers
and Aileehanian. The Great Republic Is shipping
400 cavalry horses. Captain Andgne of the French
staff accidentally fell into the hold and fractured limb
Two hundred dock laborers have been shipped from
Marseles 20 the Crmoa Not fewer than 30 600 horses
have left France since the war began.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28
THE ADMINISTRATORS AK
REST Of COLORED BOY

Last evening we were informed that colored boy
n fucitiye slave-had been arrested, taken before
United States c, mmissioner, and by him consigned
TO the Tombs One of our reporters was Immediately
DISPATCHED TO nyes gate the correctness OF the report
On visiting the Tombs il ascertained that col
oyed boy named Formino had been sent there by
United States Commissioner Brigham An interview
was had with the lad, who is a likely African, eoou'
10 wears DID, lie speaks little English more French
some Spanish, considerable Portuguese and African In
It's purity. He said he came here from Africa four OF
five months ago, with Capt. Hermes We found tha'
he had been arrested as a witness, against whom We
could not then learn. He was seized Yesterday
afternoon. and forcibly taken from the house Oh
his employer. NJ. Francois Outran of No 10 WALKER
At On Going there we learned from Madame OutIan
,bst the bow Fernino had been employed IN her house
"a waiter; that he had frequently expressed ieai
that bis master Capt Henes would sell hun in'o
slavery, and begged that Mr. Outran wouia save nm
from such fate He had also said that ms master,
the Captain. had told him that he had been One'ou
$500 and then 5000 for him. but that he reiuseu Do'N
offers. SAYING he was worth $500.
About O'Clock yesterday afternoon man en.,'or
the house of Mr. Outran and seizns the coioreu ooy
said he must come with him. Mr.. Outran, suppoS,ng
that be was kidnapper, interfered, and demanaeu
by what authority the stranger thus seized one VI h'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28

servants. The person told him il was none Of hi.
busness, and proceeding to drag the boy from the
house by The collar OF biz jacket, when M OutEan
refused to allow rim TO ezve until a Policeman,
who bad been cent for should arrive. When
tie Policeman came he produced his Gre
dentials ~ Uni ed States Deputy Marshal Toe
worthy functionnTy then arrested the boy and Nh
Ouran and took them both before L. $. Commis-
sioner Brigham, who locked Up the negro wit
ntse against Cap He mes, and NJ. Outran Oh
charge Of assault ard battery against the officer
Had Dir Outran been aware of the authority Of the
Deputy Marshal be would not have interfered. Bail
offered for bis appearance, but not until WAS too
late to accept it. Dir. OutIan is invalid, and i'll
able to bear an Imprisonment in the Tombs. We
learned that Capt. Hermes and the negro boy had
formerly lived at Madame Panvelets in Widest,
80 we paid her a visit. We found that this
Captain had lived there for some hme-that
for little provocatOn one occasion he fogged the
boy so badly to mako him worry sick for several
days The brutality of the Captain was so marked
that gentleman living in the house took the boy
away and placed him with bis mother in Twenty
eiehth-st, where be kept him for some time until
Hermes had left Since that time the boy has been
employ ed as a waiter, above stated. We learned
from the gentleman that this Capt. Hemes used
to talk though be had been engaged in the slave
trade, or been where the trade carried on. Tue
Captain had also given them TO understand that he
had a vessel fitting up in this City, with which he
intended first to go TO Brazil and thence to the Coast
Of Africa The Captsin's name is Geronimo Hermes.
He was arrested on Friday last, charged with having
brought into the United States from ST. Pauis de Lo-
ando on the Coast of Africa, negro boy named Fer
mino with a view TO his being slave and committed
for examination. The boy arrested yesterday as
a witness against him.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28
Passengers.

In stednship Baltic from Lirerpoo-Mr. Moses Maynard,
Bearer of Dispatches from London Mrs Maynard Miss
Villains and servant, Mr. and Mrs ;. Wadsworh three
daughters two aud seants Mr. and Mrs Chares
Flake child and servant Miss Mitchell Mr. and Mrs James
Acker Miss Ha1beck Mr. aud Mrs K Langdon yr, MI and
Mrs A. Whe, lock two children and eryaut Mrs hector,
four children and servants Mr. and Mira Jacob st ner three
ard grendchid Mr.. VIM. Fearing and dangher
child and servant; the Rev. Mr. and Mrs w H. Van Doren
Mr. Renshaw and sister Col j. b. Murray and hree
Mrs. Livings and child Mrs l. L. MORAN
dauehter three and servant Mr. j. r. Howard Mrs
D. D. Howard, Miss Howard and seyanti e. NJ 6onsreve,
MIR Thomas b. Norris and sister Mr. and Mrs T. H. Bond and
daughter Mr. and Mrs. j. s. Lowrey, Miss Lewis, MI W. H.
Warner Mr. and Mr l. N Phelps two daughters and seryens
Mr. Geo Bradshaw Col and Mrs W. Taylor and two enid
rem Can't and Mrs Servis Brsh army; Mr. Valentine, MISS
Douglas Mrs Wright, Mr. aud Mrs f. j. Rue Mr. and Mrs n
daughter Master Lyon Mir and Mrs. R. w Cameron, MI A.
g. Crane and daughter Mrs Pratt Miss Kirby Mrs NJ oPe
leh Mr. FELIX Speletioh children and soyeTness mests
lanes II Woods w. h. Wells. h. II. Hutton Edward ulier
J. J. Townsend C w. McCune, H. nj. Stone, b. W enGt F.
Voeker Z. s. West Michael Castle, A. Pease, John G6b
H. and A. Sondheim, A. w. Morgan, Henry Gresham, Dr.
j. b. Sirschan Rev. w A. Vioksr, M-ssrs Thomas hieI
(Sies Nbte Alex. Napier, Geo. Jones, G. Bannm NJ ID
BENJAMIN C. s. Smith, T. NJ Shaw @. II. kunoth, Capt Tho
Argent Miss W II Hook, L. A. Jscobus j. L. Athens Henry
Ward John Gooddy Thos Connolly John Potter NJ rebor
colts John Gourd C. A. Cooke, Samuel Mclean j. H. Cock
reese F. ". Koon, f. Richter, Rev. IL: H. Blair
j. b. Wheeock c. # Stage, L. A. Youel J; L. Hubbard
VIM. Penrice, j. J. Alderman, J; W. Hall s D. Bao
Jusiis H. T. De Silver. 4. b. Wilmer Geo Biehmond
H. Akerman Jose Diaz p NJ Csrtsya, w sharp saac AMI
y C. Tayior @. B. Reese M. j. RaiO, S. F. Wabank, b. r.
Jcpes G. Rice g. F. woodisoD. VIM. Wak r. {. Hutchings
J. r. Frazer Haw nth James Brown Herman keroefs
James Howe Master Holt, Messrs Jacob Dunne SON Dr.
Il II t,nd i r. Orne r. White T. H. Bukiey, Mr.. and Mrs
Nathan Thompson. Total. ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28

rer attending the disposition of De unfortunate
female.
Mr. J. G. SCHUMACHER was called 10 u ''A" .
when II wa stated that he Chairman had giye e''e
blanche 10 az undertaken to provide handsome 1'''
fin: that lot in the Cemetery OF the Evergreens han
been presented by Ex-Mayor Stryker; that Mr. A. b.
Lane had volunteered supply Of carriages, AMI tha'
the lady Of Capt West had rendered the u'o Of her
house for the ceremonies This however was rendered
unnecessary by the previous offer of the Rev. r. j.
Walker of the Episcopal Church 10 Vanierbilt-av.,
tf the use Of his church and services for the occa-
sion. subscription amounting to siSS was also
made to defray incidental expenses If necessary
II was stated at the meeting upon the authority OF
the domestic residing in the family that the deceased
came TO the house at II O'Clock that night AMI was
repused. which il was thought might account tof the
sad occurrence in some measure. But we only give
this for il worth The investigation will be closely
watched. and it is determined that justice shau be
done to the memory of the unfortunate female. Inc
inquest will be held at O'Clock, and the funeral WIN
take place at O'Clock from the church above named
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28

~ G, poter,bu,e. they themselves not being author
III ., asent 10 such proposition without further 10
ss,nc,ons' The French and English Plonpotentiares
soelv repeated that DER instructions were already
Exhausted that they considered The Conference at an
- md ,bat thew saw no reason TO enter upon the
s;sc,,ss;on Of a proposition which embodied in a new
sbspe tie very same principle which Russia had form
Ty rejected al the PREVIOUS meetings Of the Confer
ence. Upon this tie assembly broke up, and the ne
ROTATIONS were terminated
The Brussels Independence Beige intimates that,
.o,roO,od Nth The recent successes Of the Allies in
ar C,,.. Tho Conferences will be reopened at Paris.
IT, pr,;sh meas contradict this, but The Indepead
enc, has mary times given the first intimstiOn OF
d;plomatio probabilities.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28
THE BALTIC.

DASzIc, June 1.-THE yulturc, Captain Glasse,
has arrived with dispatches She left the feet the
18th instant anchored off Cronstadt. On the 9th to-
slant the Russians fred on boat Of the Cossaek,
while hearing flag of truce and landing seven Fin
landers taken in przes, in which Is English salons
were killed. On the 9Th instant the Magicienne fred
for an hour with great effect body of horse art
Iery, suffering but little damage On the 9th the
Merlin and FREELY in accommodating ran against some
internal machines which exploded, but only dam .ged
their copper shesthiDg There had been no alteration
in the position Of the feet.
CRAcow, June l4.-The Emperor of Austria arrived
here yesterday morning from Vienna.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28
GREAT BRITAIN.

On Monday Capt. Scobell will move his Passenger
Act Amendment bill, providing that passenger ships
carrying so passengers shall be provided with or
more lfe-rafts.
The West India mail packet La Plata arrived at
Southampton on the 18th.
The British ship Shamrock foundered at sea, with
valuable cargo OF copper. The crew escaped in
boats.
CoMNERcIAL.-The English Pounds to-day have
shown less buoyancy, although there is no reason for
the depression Discount houses have reduced their
rates ON call from to g. The stock Of Bullion in
the Bank shows decrease Of f25,o44.
VIENNA, Friday Noon.-Gen. Lamorra, the younger,
has died Of cholera al Balaklava.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28
SPAIN.

Notwithstanding the Government assertions that
The Carist instruction is put down, there are iniica
lions 10 the contrary.
dispatch sent to Paris, june 10, gave notice that
a band Of 70 men left Pampeuns on the nth, and
took the direction Of the French frontier, TO procure
arms movement in Catalonia was feared The
French mail, which left Paris on the 9th, and the
mails which left Madrid on the 10Th, were burned by
The insurgents in Castle.
The Cottcs have rejected proposition tending to
ceDsuie the Ministry.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28
FESTIVAL or GERMAN FOCAL So
CIEIIES.

Tie old Olympic Festivals Of old Greece lasted hVe
davs eyerv fifth year. The modern ones OF our
German felow-citizens confined TO the space OF
three days, but the resonances Of their choruses aud
barmonies continue for several days afterwsrd They
are amusing themselves IL arranging excursions and
sangerahrten with their guests who are thinning out
slowly and reluctantly -making good the time lost
by the bad weather on Sunday and Monday.
To the rich peculiar scenes of the great Picnic
which we sketcbed in our yesterdays report we add
&c day some speciatss which have since occurred.
Yesterday several of the SsDgergaste departed
hcmsward after exchanging many presents IN remeu-
brance of the happy days-such as drink -horns and
silver cups. The remaining guests made excursions
to Hoboken and Staten Island. Al II O'Clock the
procession Of the S9ngenunde and their guests
marched Gown town for excursion TO the Staten
Island hills.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28
ITALY.

The King Of Sardinia is about to proceed to London
20 negotiate for the hand Of the English Princess
Royal.
On the evening Of the 10th attempt was made 10
assassinate Cardinal Antoneli The attempt failed
and the assassin was arrested.
II was reported at Rome that the Ex-King Louis of
Bavaria, now in biz 10th year, is about 20 marry the
Countess Spaur, Otherwise called the Widow Dodwell
This lady is the daughter of the Count Giraud and
she II was who arranged the fight of Plus tx to aeta
Count Castelcicela has set out 70 assume the Gov
eFDment Of Sicily
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28
DENMARK.

CoPESHAGES, THURSDAY, June 1.-The elections
for the Legislative Popular Chamber Voksthing took
place to-day. Copenhagen has returned its former
members, and Frederica has elected M. Nicholson,
the Minister Of Marine. NJ. Hail. the Minister of Wor-
chip said in his election speech that constitution for
the entire monarchy just in its principle and equitable
in details would soon be published.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28
THE LATEST.

There was some firing between the steamer Magi-
cienne aud party of Russian artillerymen on shore
on the sth. No result.
There is talk that the Austrian army will speedily be
reduced by 100000.
dispatch aDtcpetory of the overland mail men
tons tina, TIE imperalss in China have gained some
triAng advantages over ibe insurgents.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28
HAVANA.

The steamship Empire City arrived at aneary hour
this morning only four days and six hours from
Havana.
There was 10 news of importance, potoa! or other
wise at Havana. The health OF tue city continued
very good. The Empire City brings one hundred
Messengers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28
THE VERY LATEST.
By Telegraph from London 10 liverpool.
THE RUSSIAN CONSUMPTION.

BERLIN, Friday, June l5.-An ukasc of the Emper-
or Alexander annuls all exceptions which have been
made in the recruiting in towns and villages Persons
up to the age Of o. arc liable TO serve and even the
only son Of a family
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28
INDIA.

The Oyeris.a Indian mail is telegrspLed. Cal
cutie, 4th; Madras, sth Bombay, 10th of May.
Nothing important from India. Trade was much de
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28

Mrs. Georgiaua r. Stewart Is to give musical en-
erteinmeut at New-Hayen this evening
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-28

pressed. Exchange al Calcutta, e.IE Money mar
Let fight
The daily Gate City., 1855-10-30
TeIegraphIc News.

Philadelphia, Oct. 26.-In the District
Court. to-day, Messrs. Meredith and GlIpin
again applied for permission to read petl-
ton from Passmore Williamson, but Judge
Kane refused to hear il unless Williamson
would purge himself from contempt After
considerable discussion the Judge finally
granted the respondents leave to argue the
question whether the Court should hear pc
titon in favor of his release from a prison in
contempt Gilpin opened the argument and
was followed bv Meredith. The argument
will be continued till tomorrow morning.
Boston, Oct 26.-The following is the lat
e,t news bv the Africa The London DAILY
News SAYS 'EWe believe there is no doubt
that Gen. Simpson has resigned his command
in the Crimea. and has recommended Gen.
Eyre rs his successor. The Government had
not. however, decided to accept Gen. Simp-
sons resignation"
Harrisburg, Oct 26.-Great excitement
was caused here Saturday by the attempt Of
man from Virginia to kidnap negro whom
he claimed 10 be his slave and 70 take him to
u rginia. Several Of our citizens interfered
and rescued the negro, and had the kidnapper
arrested and bound over. The man profess
ed to be acting under the laws of Congress.
Albany, Oct. 26.-A large and enthusiast
TIC meeting convened IL tlte I apltO4 ~ ram
the nominations Of the american party.
Erastus Brooks. of the y. y. Express, and
;. G. Haven, of Buffalo, are now speaking
one in the rotunda and the other outside
New Orleans, Oct. 26.-Adyices from Mex
leo state that Gen. Alvarez owing to his ad
yanced years and feeble health, has resigned
the Presidency, Commonfort being appointed
in his place.
New York. Oct 26.-T ashington corr
respondent of the journal Of Commerce tele-
graphs that the Central American affair has
assumed anew aspect, and Mr.. Buchanan is
charged with its adjustment under new IN
strucfions. No demand has yet been made
for the recall of Mr.. Champion.
Boston. Oct 26.--The French Consul pub
fishes a card reminding our merchants of the
risk they run in purchasing Russian built
ships at this port. unless the French regnla-
tons on this subject have been literally COM
piled with.
We have dates from St. Thomas to the 9th
instant. Santa Anna had recently paid
visit to thar Island, accompanied by his d2ugh-
ter and u numerous suit. lie was waited up
on by the Governor, leading diguitaries and
United States Consul.
The daily Gate City., 1855-10-30
Dem0fne Navigation ana II. IL. Co.
LAND DEPARTME

OTftA"A, I1TH SEPT l5ao.
FtfHIS Company, having entered upon vigorous
prosecution of the Improvement Of the River
with the view of bringing into use al the earliest
possible moment, and being desirous Of meeting rs
tar possible the genernly expressed wishes IT the
people Of the DcsM0incs Valley, hereby gave notice
that their Land Office viii be opened at this place
at NJ early a day as they can procure the examna-
tIons requisite for aitAng valuation upon them.
In the meantime, applications will bc received Mt
this office, from persons desiring To purchase, which
will entitIe them to preference at the Company =
valuation IN the orier Of the receipt Of their appli
cations. Applications should be made in the form
app nded hereto
Ierms Of sale will be, for praire Land, ten per
cent. OF the purchase money down, and ten per
per Year thereafter with i-nunua interest at he
rate Of eight per cent per year, all unpaid.
Upon Timber Lands. one fourth down and the bal
ancr in nine equal annual instalmsnts with inter
est a. above. Payments can be made in cash or in
bills Of Banks in the State Of New York or in the
bonds Of this Company at par.
In the sale Of these Land preference will be given
10 nctual settlers and annual improvements Will
b. required 10 lie made.
The Lands now offered extend up the Des Moines
River M far u Section -, Township ~, Range -
West II. NJ
Plas Of the Lands b. seen at this office,
where any Information lac had by application,
IN person by mail
The daily Gate City., 1855-10-30
From the New York Evening Post.
The Heath.
ny Flrz JAMES o 'BRlES.

Boulders massy and old and gray
Sleep on the moorland bare and brown;
The sullen maorand that sinks away
Into the smoke If the distant town.
All is even and gray and duh
y 0 point to mark, save the one know.
That is circled nil day by he wheeling gull,
And haunted ut eve by the greedy crow.
Though fun two miles from the nearest spot,
Skirting the moor that dare to tread,
Still see the dints and the ragged blot,
And the sod that bursts with the secret dead
Travellers pass-and the school boys fee
10 laugh and tumble al over the place
While watch from the distant sycamore tree,
Their innocent games with pailid face.
For the Heath with terrible life is stirred,
Bred from the seed of secret sin,
And trem mbes 10 feel the alighting bird,
And noans to thr sound of the sehool-b9y din
~ stife the Hgath's batrayng sigh
To trumple the hcarine secret down
y God II murder would only lie
SuIl as the nj 0 ) IN ,ssy and brown