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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-27

SERIOUS OUTRAGE IN CIscrssArI.-MoRE
kipsAPrIsas-A few days since young man. named
John Atkinson, q resident Of Newport Kentucky was
arrested BY constable Adams upon charge of having
raudulently obtained several large invoices OF goods
from merchants in philadelphia. His examination took
place on Moneay evening" but the evidence not being Of
nature 20 warrant his being held TO bail he was dis
charged. On the night while sitting in his house
In Newport. shert time prevoas to the hour Of re-
firing, knock was heard at the hour when upon open
ing IL large bulky man vas discovered Who stating
that he felt very sick, inquired IL Mr. A. had any wine
or spirits in the house. The latter replied In the aHis
native, and invited him inside, when as Mr. A. was In
the act OF opening closet the stranger feed him TO the
ground Before the wife could interfere smother man.
had been waiting outside entered and having by
Inundated the woman, they gagged and bound her hus
band, and then carried him 70 the ferry boat in
rage accounting TO those board for their
that he was charged With some heavy misdemeanor
They Afterwards bore their victim 20 the Little Mia nj
railroad engine house in Fulton where they Kept him
until the morning train for Philadelphia IN. wife of
Mr. Atkinson states that when they carried him away
they told her that she could him the nett morn
At the watcbhouse This high banded outrage deserves
the severest punishment, and the parties are sup
posed 70 be known Who perpe'rated H. they wiz doubt
less, meet with their descrts-Cincianasi Gdsct.e
Jan. "a.
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Later from Utah.

uNPoPULARIrY OF Mr.. BABBTT-CoL. eTEPT0R-A0RE
TROUBLE IN BRIGHAM YoUNG's HAREA.
The Salt Lake Mail Of Dec. g. has arrived at Indepen
dence The carriers obliged to pack through the
mountains account Of deep snow. The few Indians
seen the route offered molestation.
II Is stated that Mr.. Rabbit, presen. acting Governor
Of Utah, 10 very unpopular with the Mormons, from
belief whether we'll founded not that he abjured
the religion Of the Latter Day Saints They had grown
tired of him Governor and anxiousy awaited his re-
moval. The Mormons are fast becoming military feo
pie. The frequently drilled and several thou
sand could be collected together under arms short
notice Col Steptoe and his men are occupying quar-
tiers in the central part Of the city
Nrewood and groceries scarce and high at Salt Lake
has two grst mills operation, which supply the whole
city. Young discovered that faverte negro had been
carrying love mssives from Of the "Genties " to
the members of the Elk Governors harem, and darkey
had travel tother side Of Jordan to escape the lynch
law of Brigham
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-27

BARSUN AT DIsooUET.-We learn from an ad-
vertisement in the Hamilton Spectator that the sons
OF Temperance" in Hamilton, in connection with Mr.
Barnum's announcement Of his inter ton to deliver
lecture temperance In that city dc line having any
hpmbug. The Song are undoubtedly right, and have
evidently wholesome objection 70 bass-wood lemons
and mahogany nutnegs- Montreal Herald, jan. "a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-27

QUEER MATRIMONIAL FREAK.--A letter from a
sitisen Of Livingston county Ky. to the Dausville Tr
b~s> relates the following bit OF family history in that
p~ieh borhood "A widow lately took orphan boy to
raise quite small and when he scrived at the age OF
eirhteen she marred him, she then being ia her ffeth
vesr They lived many years together happy a. any
mi fan the old lady died being ninety six years a-
and In seven weeks after the old mao married tue girl
they had raised he being sixty eight years old and sho
Eighteen.
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Attempt to Obtain Money from Enoch Train
OF Boston.

THREATENED ASSASSINATION.
From the Boston Times. Jan. "a. I

THREATENED ASSASSINATION.
From the Boston Times, Jan. 24.1
One OF the most audacous attempts to extort money
by threats Of violence that has occurred in
region for many years. took pa e on Monday afternoon
last, at the residence Of Enoch Tain ESQ., harrison
fonows:-
1t appears that, several months since, young mar
named julius Warren Lewis made the acquaintance o
Mr. Train, who became interested in his behalf and be
eving him to be an upright and deserving gentleua
loaned him $780, with which he went to New York and
engaged in business Not succeeding there, LIE Wis re-
turned to this city, and applied to Mr. Train for further
aid and at length went to work 10 book and newspaper
store He had not been here long he sent letters
to Mr. Train, threatening to accuse him Of crime,
(Which be namely unless he furnished him with more
money and in Ct these letters Lewis stated that he
would meet Mr. Train when he least expected him.
Yesterday afternoon, while at his residence Dor
chester double letter or note was handed to Mr. Train
by Of his servants who stated that it given TO
him BY young man at the door. Upon opening the
package Mr.. Train found that one letter was dated
0New York and was evidently Ia Lewiss hand
stating that he had become desperate and must have
more money. The note accompanying this letter was
from Lewis and stated that he would like to see Mr.
The servant DIRE ced to show the bearer Of the
letter into the library which room he entered and soon
stantialy in the following language =" Mr. Train, when
formerly knew you was innocent man, and now
have become desperate; must have money, and will
have IT. am armed wtha bowie knife and revolver and
must have money p'
Mr.. Train looked at Lewis for a moment two with
room, and directed servant to immediateiy cali his
coashmsn and gardener.
In the meantime Mrs. Train had entered the library,
and recognizing Lewis who had been at the house under
other circumstances made friendly ark tn him
lewis replied by saying that he feared he had offended
Mr.. Train, and would step out and see him.
He had reached the hall, when he met by Mr..
Train and his servants the latter Of whom direction
OF NJ. Train attempted TO arrest Lewis, who made q
most determined resistance, during which the servants
took dirk from within his vest. In TO the
inquiry for his pistol Lewis said that outside his
carriage.
During the s-uffle Lewis nearly effected His escape
through the door but be at length and
firmly bound with he'd cord.
Mr. Phpps, son.in.law Of Mr.. Train heard the scufe
in the han and assisted the servants in securing Lewis
who given in custody Of officer and taken fore
Justice Saord by whom be committed 70 jail in de-
fault Of bail in for his appearance for examination
Friday next.
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On Friday, January 49, John Taylor hung ut the
County Hospital, near Galena for the murder of his
wife. At one p M, in charge OF armed POSSE he
conducted to the place Of execution followed by large
crowd Of all classes and ages maintaining sad compo-
sure during the funeral march. He old man of
sixty years OF age
John Ira Taylor was led out Of his cell in the county
jail about IL o'clock and In the custody Of the sheriff
surrounded by other officers Of executive justice by
band Of citizen soldery and by dense Of unarmed
citizens the carriage which contained him driven
the place selected for his execution about two miles
without the limits Of the city. He was dressed in q
white shroud, with white cap upon his head. His
countenance vacant and geastly his eyes
and staring, and dark ring seemed to encircle them
animal contraction Of the muscles Of the face spirit did
not smile. He had evidently suffered intensely within,
but the outward strove hard up external
of its writings As he passed along Main street.
lion Of the weakness guilt surrounded the strength
dignity and majesty Of justice.
Upon reachl the ground ten persons there
stood in solid Taylor assembled the scafold
perfectly and with firm and steady tread
Clad in white gown and cap he addressed with firm
voice the crowd for than thirty minutes He reite
rated his innocence OF the crime of wul murder-de
cared that he knew not how his wife was klled-ex-
pressed the hoIe that Christ crucfed for ALL he
cruced for him. and the belief that he forgiven
by his God.
After the cap was drawn YER his eyes, and he knew
what ns ant he would be ushered into eternity he
again for ten minutes addressed the crowd in firm and
distinct voice. and adm onisbed them OF intox
caton the of his misfortune and the OF his
life. Weighing some $50 lbs, and having been given
fall of six feet upon the removal of the trap door, he
died almost without struggle-his neck seeming to
have been stretched four inches Thus died John
Taylor, who had 'rendered the State service" in
the Seminole inexperienced in this city last summer
during the cholera season. Offices of kindness and hu
manty from which others shrank from dangerous but
who unfortunately addicted to drunkenness, and
slew his wife in a ft Of inebriaton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-27

CONFESSION OF A SLAVE MURDERER,-It wi ] be
remembered that days since Mr. G. W. Acker mys-
teriously disappeared and under circumstances which
attached strong suspicion to Tom slave belonging
Mr. M Bender, and 1t appears from the subjoned
fessioD Of the murderer that il not msdirected.
The boy pointed out the place where he had concealed
the body Of his victim-in the OF q small branch
Seymours Bluff, in this courtyard where 1t was
found with the brains dashed out and other injuries
The confession voluntarily made before
jury Of Ave persons, whose appended to il.
Tom says;-"when he (Mr Acker) first come to me- he
says, Tom, don think you cut wood enough; you
don't put it up right, making too many holes and you
don't cut two cords will make you cut two aud half ?
and when Mr. Acker started oil, says to him, Mr.
then jumped down from his horse and made at me with
his sword cane drawn, and then run, thinking he
going to stick it through He said il talked
that way 70 him he would stick IL through me-
] then struck at him with the axe, aud hit
him over the eye, then he and ] ran
after him, and he hallooea, oh Lordp And when
caught him dropped the axe and threw Mr.. Acker
Gown, and Mr.. Aeker took up the axe and struck me
with the the breast Mr.. Acker was in sitting
position at the time he hit me. then took the axe
from him as he was sitting, and when had the axe
drawn Mr.. Acker said TO me- II would not kill him that
he would not trouble any more and II did kill him
his wife and children would suffer. Ana he tried to
get up struck him back Of the head with very heavy
bcH with the edge Of the This Is the blow that
Knocked out his brains and be did not speak move
Afterwards. then looked out place TO bury him
where he found in the of the branch No other
person saw me- and did not tell living soul Of It until
last night when all looking for him when told
Mr. Iadd that would show him where the body was I
never had any notion 10 kill any one but one Of our
drivers that had named Denice, because he wanted
TO whip me wrongfully. Mobile Advertiser, jan 49,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-27

EXTENSIVE FORGERY IN VIReINIA.-The Peters
burg a Eprcss STATES that the city has been start
led by the discovery OF extensive forgery The party
implicated ia Mr. John w. Rice, formerly Of Brunswick,
who has heretofore enjoyed the high confidence Of
the community. The Express says :-''Mr. J. W. Rice
was, up to about year ago, in partnership with his
brother IN the dry goods business in this city and
after selling out he formed partnership with Dr. A.
Whitehead, in the pressed brick factory in Rosn The
firm was known as that Of Whitehead Il Rice In order
to raise money for purposes Of private nature known
best to hmse as we cannot credit the strange
a6oat 1t is alleged he drew notes bearing forged
dorsements $50 from the banks Of this city
well IS other sums from parties round the country and
In New York city, making up total Of abcu. $50, 000
possibly more The paper whi:h he deposited in the
different localities was signed by him, John w. RICE
Brother and endorsed by said W Rice with the names
OF j. Ravenscrost JONES' VIM. r. Buford, Whitehead
Rice and others. This constituted the forgery a. the
above gentlemen had idea Of the way their names
endorsements had passed roundn The manner in which
the frauds have come to light Is follows -" Some OF
the notes becan, mature, and not met BY j. W.
Rice, as he had previously done, l. by paying the
stipulated eurtaneot aud renewing the paper so the
notes protested ami the endosers notified thereof
to their astonihment The forgery now became
evident and j. w. Rice seeing that he could not ave
the plot from bursting to his ruin babe adeu 10 Peters-
burg early last week The dry goods firm OF Greenway
Brothers, (virginans,) in New York, let him have
5000 and would have granted him more ON the secu-
rites he held forth TO them
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-27

CLOCK FAoToBY ~ PLYMOUTH, Conn.,, BURNT
HyA,Y Loes-ws learn that the clock factory Of Miles
Morse, in Plymouth, destroyed by Gre on the 22d
instant The loss is stated 20 be $50 600, which
there was an insurance OF $40 600.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-27
Catholic Church Difficulties In Chicago.
AN APPEAL TO THE POPE OF ROME.

From the Chicago Press, Jan. 70.
We announced last Tuesday morning that four OF the
clergy at the Catholic College in this city had been
moved. Wednesday evening the parishioners OF the
"Chnrch Of the Holy Name . comprising North Chicago,
held meeting at the North Market Hail. TO consider the
removal The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted
Resolved, That we have heard with feelings Of the
most extreme regret of the removal from amongst Of
our beloved clergy endeared to they have been
the faithful and exemplary discharge Of their duties dur
ing several years.
Resolved, That have the utmost confidence in the
energy and zeal OF our priests to complete new
church, and we pledge ourselves to aid and assist them
in go doing If left among
Resolved That bow with the most profoun respect
and the authority Of Church and Bishop
but do not deem the assigned for the
moval Of our clergy TO be satisfactory that we humby
approach the Holy See the unerrng artiter Of justice
in the matter.
Resolved, That the following persons be committee
OF this parish to draw statement of grievances
and forward j. to Rome viz. Charles OConnor Patrick
Connolly, John Murphy, Edward d. Colgan, Edward
Kelly, James Duffy, Patrick McAlpin and John Prin-
divlle.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-27

FIRST CONVICTION FOR DUKLLIs0 IN NEW Or.
LxASsAn event of very novel and interesting char
acter occurred yesterday in our Criminal Court Il
the conviction Of man for manslsughter for fighting
duel. This liz the first conviction Of the kind
achieved 10 this State The public sentiment for long
time justified and sustained the duelo mode of
Gliding personal quarrel. Several attempts have been
made 70 hold parties liable for participating either
principals seconds in dues but hitherto they have
invariably failed. Some OF these presented
OF the modifying circumstances Of the fair and legti
mate duel recognized by the customary chiyary We
remember case in which the accused defended
by Mr.. soule, when it was proved that the duel
characterized by circumstances Of great brutality the
accused deliberately walking up to his unarmed antago.
mist ard firing into his bosom. Yet he acquitted.
Now the duel participated in by the party convicted
yeerday marked by unusual degree Of chivalry
and fair play. II Tough. with knives the parties
equal in physical power and when objected to
the knife OF the other the latter offered and actually
did exchange knives and with the weapon Of his antag
onist slew him. The surviving party indicted for
slaughter, and after vigorous defence,
victed by jury in which there several Creoes.
This conviction marks era in the sentiments aud
habits OF people. Henceforth, in addition TO the
civil disqualification, persons who undertake TO settle
their quarres by resort TO the duelo. will be exposed
10 aad conviction in courts for Of
nee which subjects the party 10 Infamous punish
ment-Nep ORLEANS Della, Jdn. 10.
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Our west Indsa Csrresponasncs.


Sr TsoxAs, wssr INDIES, Jan. TO- 1885.
Letter FROM 81. momas-6usiness kdteys-Avtpal Of
the United States Ship outh-Entcrtot~wen in
Honor Of her QDscers-No Heralds, and Hub6ub in
Consequence, dc, de-
Since my last there has but little occurred, in
mercia way that would be interesting 10 your readers
There have been many arrivals in the past twenty days.
and ~ many departures; freights, and Of course
many Of them have gone to leeward direct home
The United States sloop Falmouth. Capt. Shaw
has been here for the past twelve fifteen days. and
fancy there has been ship OF in this place
hosp tabiy entertained than has the Famouth-aud
proud to say that the gallant captain and his officers
have refrigerated TIE hospalities Capt. Shaw enter
tanned theGovernor and his suite and large party of
gentlemen to-day ON board Of the Falmouth. Such re-
representatives. abroad worth millions to the country
We will venture to say that the Falmouth will not
be forgotten in st. Thomas. We met Capt Shaw and
two three of his officers at dinner party, and
two occasions since. We regard him as an intelligent
and very agreeable gentleman who would win admiration
anywhere
one Of the officers the other day, speaking of the Fall
mouth, answered question thus-"We are very happy
sir, on board.n
told this evening that the Governor of st. Thomas
entertans Capt Shaw and his officers to dinner party
Thursday the 1th inst, and that the Falmouth sas
a cruise on Sunday, the 18th January.
Your last HERALDs per steamer must have mscarred
and 1t has caused tire nepdous hubbub. Let have
the HEALDs regularly, you can, because they 20 all
through the Windward Islands.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-27

Our correspondent 81 San Fraacsco inlorms as that
the New Year ushered in by most violent storm,
which commenced on the morning Of the lst The rain
fell in torrents, and considerable damage was done to
property in that city. Several frame buildings
blown down. and others uuroofed while an innumsrable
number Of minor disasters occurred in different parts o.
the city was feared that the shipping in the harbor
had suffered nisry, but to what extent had not
been asceraned The gale exceeded in severity any that
has visited Sam Francisco since 1852 The rain would
however, prove perfect godsend the miners who
accumulated large quantities of earth the dry dig
long continued dry With the welcome rain the
diggers, whose interests have lapguished can begin
work IN earnest snd business win receive impetus
that VIII be felt n all sections Of the State.
THE LATE SrAaBrSe CASH IN SAN FRAscsco.-Mr Ker-
by his paramour had account by the last steamer
was still alive the LIST inst and some hopes were
entertained Of his ultimate recoveryThe San Francis
Chronicle publishes the following as being derived
from the wonan's own statements:
She says that she will be 20 years Of age on the Goth
States, and that her husband is dead She arrived in
California the 5th Of May last was engaged for four
days after her arrival in the Express saloon in Caor
MIA street; after that, she worked short time her
occupation Of book binding but could not get employ
pent; after that she was short time in saloon
Commercial street; and then was engaged actress
in the Peoples Theatre, acting the parts Of awaiting
maids" About two months ago she began to keep
cigar store on Gay street opposite Brenham Place.
with Kerrison; the most Of the who came the
saloon were men whom she despised but Kerrson's
quiet usobrusive and respectful manner her conf
dence and led her to like him. the more because there
was nobody else that she could like. He was very
tentve 10 herr he followed her to all her different places
OF business
According to her account he spoke OF marrying her.
The two were on very confidential terms She told him
her history showed him her LETTERS he asked her baud
in marriage; she accepted him. day was appointed,
and when it came, the marriage was postponed She
loved him with all her heart; she had ali confidence in
his honor she would have done anything for his sake
she yielded to him and lived with him.
Mrs. Howard Is q OF rather small size, fair,
pleasant and expressive ace black hair and dark eyes,
Her mild and modest, but sprightly and inte
gent conversation create prepossession in her favor
She expresses desire that possible the facts Of the
may be concealed from her relatives in the East
and il 10 said that her name is assumed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-30
PERSONAL.

80. Hon. N. P. Banks, of Massachusetts,
Know Nothing, member elect to the next u
s. House Of Representatives, is urged as can
didate for the 6psakership Of that body. He
presided with marked ability and courtesy
over tho Senate Of Massachusett and likewise
over the late Constitutional Reform Conven-
ton Of that State.
80. Gen. VIM. o. Butler, of Kentucky, de-
olines the Democratic nomination for Con-
grsss, and denounces az SANDER a report that
he has any sympathy with the Know Moth
ings.
49,. 1t is said that the Hon. Abbott Law
romeo, of Boston, il about to erect college al
Lawrence city, Kansas Territory.
80. Tho Empress Of tho French has pre-.
sented to the Empress of Austria lace dres.
valued at about $4,000. Tho patterns were
designed by the French Empress herself.
go. Ex-Prssident Fillmore is about to visi
Europe.
80. Mr.. CLARK, q merchant of New Haven
Ct, shot Richard White on the evening of the
18th instant; the crime being superind leet
by Mr.. Whites marrying Miss Bougsrt, I,
| whom Clark was attached. The murderer ha
| been arrested.
| -. Governor Reeder, of Kansas, arrived il
New York on Friday, on his way to his famil!
| at Easton, Pa, intending to return to the ter
ritory in the course Of two months.
| ....General James Shields of H., is now a
ST. Pauls, Minnesota.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-30
To Publishers Of Hevspspers

Ayoung man, being about to make the tour
Of Europe on foot, desires to make engage.
press We know him to be u man of energy
and perfect reliability, shrswd observer Of
men and things, and q ready writer, and be.
lieve that his observations on what he sect
and hears on that side Of the Atlantic, will
prove very acceptable to the readers OF any
American newspapers. We shall be happy to
answer further inquiries concerning him for
those Who dssirs such letters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-04-30
HOSIERY, GLOVES, &c.

WE have just received very large assortment
w of Ladies' white, brown, slate, black, brown
embroidered and open worked hose.
Gents white, brown and mixed Hose and half
Hose
Misses and boys white, brown, slate, black, fan
oy striped and opera worked Hose and half Hose
Ladies' kid silk and Cotton Gloves and black silk
mitts
Misses and Boys white and colored silk, kid, and
thread Gloves and black silk Mtts
Gents kid, silk and thread Gloves
We would invite special attention TO our large
and well assorted stock Of Ladies' and Children's
Hosiery and Gloves, being the largest assortment in
this city, and will be sold at very low prices.
w. EGAN SON,
No. S2S shady side Pa. avenue, betw.
ap 30 2w 9th and 18th streets