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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN PHILADELPHIA-On Mon
day night fire discovered in the extensive saw and
planning mill at the northeast OF Broad and Olive
streets, in the Fourteenth ward, known as the Eagle
Factory. North of the factory three story brick build
the medicine known as the "restorative to health
caught fire. and the upI part of the building mos
y destroyed The greater part OF the furniture was
aved in d damaged condition. The fine church at the
of Broad and Brown streets known the Broad
street Baptist Church, separated from the dwelling
81 MRS mn 0y in Il the
flames. The slate roof resisted the fire thrown upon it,
end thus contributed to the safety of the structure Up
the south side of Church avenue there were seven
small brick dwellings The windows were attacked
by the flames from the factory. and the whole row
work They were occupied by the families OF VIM.
Thomas, Mrs. Crout, John p Miller, Adam Donald,
George W. Bradley James BroughtSn and Thomas 81 k1Se.
furniture The three story brick dwelling the south
east Of Broad and Olive streets caught from the
burning factory, and the roof and the upper part
OF the building destroyed 1t was occupied
by Mr.. Morong, herb doctor, and owned by Mr..
Natlack. The loss on the building is covered by
insurance three story brick store and dwelling south
Of this occupied by Jacob kincr baker and owned by
Mr. Matlack had the upper story destroyed The loss
side Of Olive street, below Broad, much scorchei
and had their roofs damaged Other houses in the vi
ranls suffered much loss in The hasy removal Of their
furniture Wilson Vanlorn sash and blind inanutsc-
turcrs the lessees Of the MILL and the owners oil
the engine and most OF the machinery in the building
This firm occupied the and third stories for their
business Their loss about 81 600 700 Of which is
COY cred by insurance Kelley Dolby occupied portions
of the FIRST story and the second story Of the build
ing Of the mill Their loss is estimated at 81 500 upon
which they have an insurance Of 81 100 They lost al
their books. Edward BuIhhardt, hydrant turner, who
occupied portion Of the first floor suffers loss OF
about $780, The flames commenced in this part OF the
building, but there IL fire used there, II is pre-
sumed That the conagraton was the work Of an incen-
diary. Casper Booming scroll sawyer, occupied . por-
ticn of the FIRST floor His loss is about $500 which Is
porto the second floor Ills loss is about 81 900
upon which there Ia insurance Robert Arthur,
builder whose place was burr ed out few wees since
occupied temporarily portion OF the building His loss
i no Of much moment Tie factory belonged TO Robert
Gray, brewer. II worth about 600 AMI insured
for s4IOO.. Philadelphia Cossle, SEPT. s.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

TnE ALLEGED SLAVE RESISTANCE CAsE.-The
examination of Jacob X. Lunt, pilot, charge OF OBJ
sruei.pG. lie [. :. Marshal IN serving warrant on
IL ard sthooner Mary T. smith, resulted In holding him
for trial in the of $500 The examination 81 James
r. simpson shpwrigt a similar charge of resistance
mot fitting out SLAYER, has been stated viii take
place on Thursday of next week.
testified 10 for the defence in the Of AR Iunt
that he offered TO hcaye tho vessel II the Marshal would
show his authority and that Lieut.. Frouty Of the Rev
Cutter told the Marshal that lac had authority
aud advised him TO 20 board the steamer The Com
ssioner raid that there sufficient evidence 10 hold
the accused In Liz refusal 10 hcaye 10 whoa informed
tie nature OF the visit OF the officers though he did not.
believe that he dosignedy intended TO obstruc them in
cir DUTY and that all who helped TO get the vessel
der weigh after the order given 10 heaye to-
equally gu!lty.-Bos.on Dee, Sis. 8.
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readngan account 81 the suffering poor by yellow fever
requested me to take from his few dollars which have
been given him from time 70 time PRESENTS one dollar
(Which you win please find enclosed to be forwarded
with your other collections for that purpose Yours
very truly, MARK BANKS.
Sept. 3, 1855.
letter received Of which the following Is copy
August, 1855.
'sW. II. MACY, p. PERT Esqs, Pros. =.
Sirs-I have not seen any publication Of theparti-
culars Of the FIRST received by your committee
but only an announcement Of it's being twelve hundred
and seventy-tw0 dollars"
Ordered That full schedule Of the donations, and
the names Of the donors be published ia chronological
order.
On motion of George Douglass, Esq, it resolved
that the committee adjourn to Wednesday Sept 49, at
one p. NJ p. PERT, Chairman.
E. MERRIAM, Sec'y.
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NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER g. 1855.

cples Of society may disturb the public order and keep
the country in constant alarm, whose nrst necessity az
joynent Of legal liberty and the most equal and in
God and liberty Mexico. August Il, 1855.
ROMuLO DIAZ DE LA VEGA.
QUARTERS OF THE szSERAI-N-cHur.
YoUR ExcnIEcY-At a meeting to-day Of the " Junta"
Of representatives, of which articles LIST and ID Of the
speak, and of which accompany to your Excellency
copy In distinct communication, held for the purpose
result has been that his E1cssncy the General Of bv
sion the citizen Martin Carrera has been elected have
the honor Of communicating it to your Exceency for
God and liberty Mexico August II, 1855.
ROMULO DlM DE LA VEGA.
To his Excellency the Governor Of Vera Cruz
DEPARTMENT on THE INTERIOR
YouR ExcNIFScY-From the communications which
your Excelency has received from his Exeelepcy the
Generan Chief OF the garrison Of this capital you will
have been apprzed OF the events which have taken place
within the last days. and In consequence, you are APP
rized Of the adoption OF the plan which printed in the
apers accompanying said communications The Junta'
Il the representatives the departments, districts and
territories elected yesterday to take charge Of the proy-
ona Of the ms aer
ing taken the proper OATH has entered into the exercise
Of the supreme power Of the nation
His Excellency, who has never refused his services
whenever they have been considered useful to his
try with pleas to accept place always
u Of horns but much more In crisis like the pre-
sent because he is likewise convinced that somethin
may yet be for the common benefit If all Mexicans
without distinction OF opinion consent, with sincerity
and good faith cooperate with the government in the
reconstruction Of the social edce and If the authorities
of departments and territories second with loyalty
and patriotism as his Excellency hopes, the measures
which 1t may be convenient to take.
His Excellency, the provisional President, during his
Administration win direct Gil his efforts to the preserva-
ton Of the national independence to the union OF all
Mexicans under the principles OF liberty and ORDER avail
ing HIMSELF for the attainment OK objects so important
power which the representatives Of the nation have
deposited in his hands.
have the honor to communicate the above TO your
Exceency by supreme command adding that until his
Exceency the President organizes the Ministry which
will act during his brief administration the chief clerks
Of the depart will take charge Of them accordingly
Iproest to pour Excellency the Of my con
slider alton.
God and liberty Mexico, August Is, 1855.
JOSE DE MARTINEZ.
To his Excellency the Governor Of the Department
frpv
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williamsburg City News.

CorIisoY-Las evening, shortly after O'Clock, as the
Peck slip ferry boat, Onaaska was about entering the
slip the New York side, she came in violent collision
with the steamtug Huntress, causing quite crash bat
fortunately no person was injured The CONSERVATION
amongst the passengers considerable, and general
stampede made Tor the after part of the boat The
Hunress going up the river close into the shore
and II is said did not stop until the collision took place,
while the bell of the ferry boat had been rung to back
Observation-Disclosures were but two arrests for drunk
cnnness the Fifth and Sixth Police districts Tues
day night They disposed OF in the lal manner
yesterday morning.
RESCUED PROM DRowNNG.-Yesterday afternoon, as an
aged lady relative of Mr. Holiness in South Second street
attempted to 20 board of of the Grand street
boats accidentally fell off of the boat into the river
and being carried out by the tide, when Freesone
ore of tie employees, jumped in and rescued her.
Curing yesterday and the day previous there were four
other persons that got overheard by jumping after the
boats at the Peck slip and Grand street ferries Thoy
were all rescued.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06
Mayors OMce .
Mayors Offce.
THE REMEMBRANCE OF SIDEWALKS.
MAYORS 0Iflcr, NEw YORK, sept. 5, 1856.

To Capt. - District -
SiH--Nn builder mason, other person. Is above
10 cxcavate under the sidewalk carriage way or
encounter the Cor building purposes without per-
nit 10 lie obtained al the street Commissioners Office
and TO be approx cd by the Mayor.
You will not allow any such excavation and encuu-
bnnce by any person within your district without such
permit is exhibited when Il VIII be your duty TO sec
that It's conditions and restrictions are strictly complied
with.
ZOO will see that every memher Of your command ally
compassionate and obcys this order; but the responsibility
OF its fpihlme MT rests alone upon you
FERNANDO WOOD, Mayor
Ono W. MATsuI, Chief "a Police,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

A CARD-sTREET CORRESPONDENT THE EDITOR
IA the Herald Dear sr-In your paper OK 2h observe
with pleasure that Charles Devn ~ offered or street
COMMISSIONER At better nomination could DOT De
made In the whole body having known and been
associated with Mr. Devn In OF the hardest ior
the successful triumph OF the genuine unsophscieu prnci
pies OF Jelersoan Jacsonan democracy and never Tor
moment have known him swerve or deViae rom me
straight forward Incorporating and fearless advocacy Of
nese pure national principles which
our country to her present envabe pos ton MY ac0uan
lance with Mr. D. has been intimate and OF long standng
was not acquired yesterday reaches far back a. some
Intimacy mas never been interrupted by difference OF opinion
or action on political principle otherwise ami nomna
ton could secure the cketa larger influence be urer
guarantee to the public for the faithful discharge OF the duties
Of important oce his honesty purpose sterling
integrity his industry sobrieiy and Intelligence together With
his long and practical experience business public and
private all 10 point him the udcious sclec
lion that could be made by the democracy OF the Fourth ward
CT indeed any other Az the coming election likely 70
ordinary Importance both u this city and
The State behovoes the friends Of AMI national liberty
be cautious In selecting for olce men OF tried and un0ub
cd integrity there vital interests at stake
requiring the of sound and ma,ured Judgment Of
liberal enlightened craftsmanship, superior 10 The
this the time TO send novces bgOts and
clerical fanatics represent the people In the conclso the
bending beneath the weight OF prejudice from
surd What the people want Is ofenlarged ofprac
teal the preuces OF the day
and such Is O. Devn who has done more TO
impede and resist the torrent OF vice and immortality than All
mercenay selfish purposes having always refused when
applied ready assist others by every means In his
power Influence and otherwise Tor the last TWEEN
~ years, he before the democracy and his fellow
the support OF and enlightened public confident
will honest merit that support which has been too
'''eA e''eA - "'''e y 6NE WHO KNOWS.
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Naval InfcIIfpencc.

The United States steamer Fulton Capt. Mitchell was
waiting orfes AT Warrington, Ila., the 2sth u. Her
N GERS I'd crew all we'll.
Tho ,locp-of war Cyanc, Capt. wilson sailed War.
rirg,or, Tia, On tbees'b ult. for New York.
There fas teen no ,icknes a. the Warrington Tia.
navy ysrd tbs seaSon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

Chilly and in places out Of the city there Frost
In Ncthei field IL could be ana seraped of the
onoes, ike a white frost at the latter end II
September though IL quite light, much TO
lead TO tic hope that the tobacco and other crops not
Il very light. The tobacco is easily injured by frost
and little sitter would have done damage 10 the
extent of hundreds Of thousands Of dollars In this State
The cIopis being gathered The potato vines all
along the line o the railroad between Boston and Spring
Gdd plainly showed the effect of the frost this morning
Hartford Tines, Aug. n.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

Mrs Taylor, residing Brooklyn lake In inwildie
county Va and son nine years old were drowned ON
The 31t nlt. Mrs. r., appears, lost her lie In vain
attempt to ave her aud Mr Tayidr who plunged
in the water 90 his wife being seized with cranp
anne We y car psri-tipg With The others
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

LOUISIANA SUGAR CRoP or ls5l.--The quantity
o sugar made in Louisiana in Tho above year. vas oto
hhde This j. deficiency from the previous year Of
Io2 $50 bids The product OF this now necessary article
o consumption for The las. ten years appears 70 nave
folloxs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

This Board met at O'Clock yesterday afternoon AZ
their chamber N the City HA-Councilman Barneys IN
the chair, in 10 absence Of the President
Petitions first In order, and the most important
presented sigred by 1890 citizens asking for
increased ferry accommodations between New York and
Jersey City. Tais pc i,ion was referred.
Reports being next in order, q report was presented
from the Committee Wharves, Piers and Slips, in Ia
Of building pier at foot Of Fourth street. East
river This report referred to Committee Of the
Whole.
After some further business Of no particular impor
lance, the Board adjourned till Friday next.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

txcracc pcr year 20, ZOO hhdF AycrhRe Tor nc tc1
vears prcyious say from 1895 1874 o. 800 hhds
The crop Of 1895 being only 90, 900 hhds.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

Superior Conrt-tsencraJ Term.
Before Hon. Judges Duer, Slosson and Hoffman
Irdisdm Dsrau Jaoiato q. Ladi-Appeal d,san.sed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

EDWARD BIsSELL 81 WALL STREET ATTORNEY
~ and counsellor at law notary public and lite Purser u
navy devoes bis whole attention TO cases coming before the
against the U. 81 procuring buying and selling land
rants and in % hours obtains u s. passports travel In
reicn cOuntriea
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06
DENTISTRY.

"NTowoMAN CAN DE UGLY WHO HAS FINE TEETH I,
~ ii Rossean-persons wishing nIc- SET Of teeth
VIII do well to call on DIR. NAPOLEON PRETERRF. All bs
dental work sproycs he the and IN or ce he rheape.
60 Broadway, corner q howard sreef.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

HARMONY LODGE, NO. A l. o. OF O. F.-THE MEM
bers OF the above Lodge hereby notified meet at the
for the purpose attending the funeral OF
ther James Dunbar BY order,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

|NORONERs-IT SEEMS TO BE GENERALLY CON
~ Coroners should be highly edu
German Medical Practitioner We from some OF the
papers that Dr. Joecken, Of the Seventeenth ward
Is urged by the German population as candidate for that Of
His medical requirements and long practice
the Germans Of this city combine 10 make him strong
candidate. VIII the democrats nominate hnY
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06
Seventh street, August 20,

A CARD-I AM INFORMED, BY GETTING BACK SOME
n Of circulars that several persons had pay for deli
very As know very well that such circulars should be paid
for by the senders them TO one person. whom paid
delivering Monday the 9Th. He informs that they
have all been delivered except about sixty which he brought
the Post Office and paid for BY nquirng to-day was In
formed that he only paid cent on each letter. therefore
'es ~" NV W b. HEINBERG, Dentist, t33 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

CAuTIoN-TWo CERTIFICATES, NOS. 800 AND
~ 5Oi, without signature have been stolen from the Office
Cumberland Coal and Iron Company. Any information
respecting at the office OF Broadway
and Wall street.-New York, Sept. 8, 1865.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

QUARTERS Qf THE GENEith-fNstdiFf.
YorR ExcEIIHycY-By the accompanying c1mnguic,.
ions your ExcJcncy viii be informed Of the action 81
this capital BY which | have been acknowledged as
Benera.n Chief and likewise that election Cor pro
visonal President will nc be held This authority
Win order such measures II may consider ptopsf n
The present circumstance But time passes, an toe
plan Of Ayulta having been proclaimed the civil wa
no longer any object and II is convenient and hlmane u
economise blood. With this important end in vley, re-
commend to your Exceloncy that the troops of the de-
Rarment under your charge and the divisions and sec
eens SUBJECT te your orders preserve the mot severe
discipline and the positions which at present they hold
sd that they commit no hostile act unless provoked
Ahereto or unless some neighboring threasene
With robbery by some bend OF plundercrs; and az be-
lsve That that department aud the troop, stationed
Aherein will second the movement tho capital as
confident that the divisions and parties which hitherto
had been in state OF revolt viii act ia the samc manner
Cor the attaining Of which you will cooperate prudcng
snd eNicaciou@Iy likewse hope confidently that all
my feow~countryncn will hold clearly la mind tina tie
cause fr which Aexicans MIGHT oct upon another
a. enemies has ceased and that the and good OF
the republic imperiousy demand hatit have for enemies
lone others than bose Who abusing Of the saving prn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06

rINHE WESTERN FARM ASSOCIATION.-TO THE PUB
Hc-1h.s association intends procure from fifty
hundred thousand o land in Wisconsin, for division
amongst thousand members They have
advantages that offer great Inducements for Join
with them and invite the public TO attend meeting AT the
Union Buildings l63 Bowery at eight O'Clock Thursday
evening Sept ., where full explanations will be given
Every person who subscfibes for three forty
farms viii be entitled village plot Of quarter OF
with each farm, instruments IS monthly Constitutions
may be obtained ai the meeting.
WV. JONES Jr., Secretary.
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N. 7. KELLER, secretary.
WIN. r. WARRALL, Recording Secretary.

DARTIEs HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE LATE
firms q Huntington 4 Iinsey. Huntington Co., and
Charles b. Huntington will please send them In the sub
scriber on before September 10TH CHARLES B. HUNT
lNGT0N So Wall street.
Smyrna times., 1855-08-15
University Family Medicines.

University FamIly Medicines.
l. ISSUED under the seal, sanction and
n authority Of the University of Free Medi-
- cine and Popular Knowledge, chartered
by the State of Pennsylvania, April 20, 1853,
with Capital of 100000, mainly for the pur-
pose of arresting the evils of Spurious Nos
trums, also for supplying the community with
Reliable Remedies wherever competent Ply
sIclan cannot or will not be employed have pur-
chased from DIR, John r. Rowand, his celebra-
ted " Rowand's Tonic Mixture" known for up
wards of twenty-five years as the only sure and
safe cure for Fever and Ague, etc, and his in
estmable remedy for Bowel Complaints, Row
ands Compound Syrup of Blackberry Root,
wklch highly approved and popular Remedies,
together with the University's Remedy for Com
plants of the Lungs;
The University's Remedy for Dyspepsia OF
Indignation;
The Universty's Remedy for Costive Bowels
! Also the Univcrsity's Almanac may be had
at the Branch Dispensary, or Store of
THOMAS MAGENS,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1855-08-15
The Cheap Cash
Book and Stationery Store,
North West cor of Sixth and Arch Streets,
PHILADELPHIA.
iStaple and F0ncy .Stot;oneru

Staple and Fancy Stationery.
SUPERlOR white Ruled Letter Paper, 81 so per
~ Ream.
Letter and Note Envelopes m great variety.
weddings Furnished at very raOderale rates.
Cards Written and Engraved
GiOtt aand other Steel Pens,
Superior Motto Waters, 1913 Notices on Sheet for %
cents,
lnksands, Pen Knives, Paper Weights, &c.
Fine Turkey Morocco Port.MOnnales,
Portfolios, &c.
Gard Gases. Backgammon Boards &c.
With very large assortment OF Toy Books, Games
DIssected Pictures, &C. Albums, Scrap Books ans
EEgravings. T.. THOMSON.
maVl6-lV,
Smyrna times., 1855-08-15
mar 2H.'!h-3m
TiOs. w. Evans IL Co.

No. 2I4 and ZIG Chestnut street, PhIladelphia,
Have now hand full assortment of all the Sprno
and Summer Fabrics the latest STYLES aud al The
lowest prices. Many Of these Goods have been uur
chased at sacrifice both at aHcon and ,,riyate sale
and will be sold proporohably low. Among them viii
be found
Handsome Striped and Checked Silks, at 2Ia75 cts
ChSne Plaid do do -veTy r;cb
ilch l,lain Silks; black ditto, OF the best makes,
tirena liers, Grenader Robes. Barege Robes
Lawns, EmbrOlderes very cheap
Hosiery, for Spring Summer, of every descrip.
lion. Junc "a I,
Smyrna times., 1855-08-15
Who has the Dyspepsia !?

T IVER COMPLAINT, Fever and Aguo or any
~ other disease arising from foul, ds0rdered slom-
achg The celebrated Vegetable Invigoralor will be
10 you an invaluable medicine. Call and read the
certificates ot my Office, and be satisfied that you can
be cured.
Who has Cold and Cough DIR. IITCIrS RES.
IOKA1IVE almost invariably cures them.
Whose Heir IS falling off! Use DRESSLER'S s
HAIR RESTORATIVE, it is equal the best in use.
The subscriber is general agent for DIR. Litchs Res.
Orative, Pain Curer, Group Salve, and Oriental ONT.
mcnt, for sore Nipples Hard Breasts. &c. &c. whole
sale and retail
Prces-The lnvigOrator, Restorative and Oriental
Ointment, so cents each. Hair Restorative Group
Salve and Pain Curer, 25 cents each.
+. J. DRESSLER,
N. +. corner Second and Chestnut Streets,
mayl6-2m Up Stairs philadelphia
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No. l6i South Second St. below Spruce opposite
LONieys Hall-BusiI Square.
q -SSp WHERE may be fJund 100000 pairs Boots
EE% Shoes and Gums, OF my own manufacture, al
7 Co. the folio wing low prices
Gents Congress Caters Patent Le1ther, Calf
Buckskin and Cloth, AL kinds oil Fancy Shoes, from
So 81 t9 81 so; Gents Calf Morocco and Kip Boots
S4OO To 81 80; Coarse long and short egd Boots. $500
To Si.OOi Ladies French and ET gsh Lasting Gatcrs,
all colUrs. 81 IS TO IS cts do Morocco Boots all col.
Ors, 81 25 10 81 O0 do Buskins and Slippers 90 to
314 cts; Misses and Chiidren's Boots Shoes Caters
end Slippers all cOlors Boys Boots ard CATERS all
prizes also, great variety OF Trunks and Carpet Bags
Don't forget the BIG GUN.
apll-3m. JOHN CONW AY