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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-22
Passage Of the Prohibitory Liquor Law
in the Assembly.
Bill 10 Prohibit Bonds and Mortgages as a
Banking Basis.
REDUCTION OF THE PAR VALUE OF HARLEM STOCK
IMPORTANT TO GAS CONSUMERS.
Appointments by the Governor and Canal
81 Board,
DO, &c., 10.
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.

Senate.
.#.# ALBANY, Feb. 81, 1855.
petition presented, asking aid for the New York
Prison Association.
1&-t RFroRTKD.
To allow Brooklyn TO purchase certain real estate of
thu United States.
To incorporate the American Educational Society.
To prevent the Installation Of grain.
Bills PASSED.
To amend the charter OF the Williamsburg Ferry Com
pany, and providing for tie Niles claim.
The House resolution for to visit New York
called up and amended as to take recess from
the 18th to the 22d of March, snd adopted.
A resolution to adjourn tomorrow was lost.
Mr. CROSBY reported bill FOR rebuilding the loss on
Chemung Canal.
bill reported relative to the county OF SCHUYLER
80 as to bring the subject before the Legislature
resolution offered by Mr. Pratt urging action by
the Canal Committee, in respect OF excessive expend
turss in the first section of the Erie Canal
M DICKINSON said the canal ia its present condition
could not not be examined. In future ell the work
would be let out contracts The contract system
worked we'll stin the people would not be satisfied with
out full investigation. The management of the different
sections was too CARING.
Mr. PRATT had been told the real blame as upon Com
missioner Gardiner.
Mr.. CROSBY moved to amend the resolution by empow-
ertng the committee To rep,rt practicable.
Agreed TO, and the resolution adopted.
Mr.. WALKER moved that wien the Senate adjourn
to- day it be until 10 O'Clock Friday. Agreed to-
Recess o4 p. n.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-22
Herald pTn,1Dc Corr espond

Herald Marine Corn dependence.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb 81 Ph-Arr schr Raymond,
Saunders NYork.
Cid snip Fanny McHsnry, Smith Liverpool bark Mar.
garrett Wood, Bordeaux; sehr Mary Patterson Dole Fall
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-28

eE- A Boston correspondent Of the New York
Herald says Federalism Is but tradition In
Massachusetts,, and what remains "may be divided
into three classes The first class is composed Of
venerable old gentlemen, who voted for John
Adams, Eve and fifty years ago, with here and
there a member who voted for Washington in 1874
genuine members OF the old aristocracy OF the
colony, and who are respected. The second Is
composed Of number Of wiggy old young gentle
men--ci depant jeuaes homnes--whose rccolec-
tons extend back very clearly TO the days Of the
Hartford Convention, whose appearance docs cred
IL to their BARRIERS, and dentists, and occuIists--
not 10 speak Of their tailors--and who have come
20 the deliberate conclusion that all things consid
ered the success OF the Revolution is 10 be regret,
ted. Thirdly, there are the real youth Young feI.
lows Of from eighteen 10 thirty, the giants jaunss
Of Boston, who have achieved stations in society
because Of the success Of their fathers or grand.
fathers in making brogans or carting manure, and
who declare that Il Is "vewy gweat pitah
that sw monawka was not established in 'Merikah
aftaw the Wevolution,n and that Washtun orter
be 'shamed OF self that he didn't make self aw
King" The whole three classes number, IL Ia sup
posed some five or ak hundred persons.
cE The extensive oil and candle msnufactory
styled the Phoenix OIL and Candle Works. in Brook
Ign, was completely destroyed by Ere on Saturday
last Loss, $4,000.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-28

We learn that Mr.. Louis p Whitney, Of one
Of the departments, who was born In Canals,
has been appointed by the President magis-
trate Of Washington city Is this the same
man who was dismissed some time ago from
the Marine corpsi Who recommended the APP
pointmentf Did any permanent citizon Of
Washington recommend him We do not
know the gentleman, and would be pleased II
the lesser luminary Of the administration, would
enlightcn rs on the subject
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-28

a ALEXANDRIA, March ~, 1855
The City Councils met last evening. In the
Board Of Aldermen, the following resolutions were
received from the Common Council:
Resolved, That the communication OF q 8
Masters Son be handed by the clerk Of the Coun.
Gil to the Attorney for the Corporation, 10 be fled
by him with the papers In the suit lately brought
by the said Masters, against the Corporation Of
Alexandria, should he think Il expedient 90 20 do
"Resoired, That the Committee on1Gcnerxl Laws
be discharged from the further consideration Of
the communication Of March I'd, 1885, addressed
by s. s. Masters A Son, 20 the Council
The order was concurred In.
Notice was received from the Common Council,
OF their readiness 10 proceed 10 elect the various
officers OF the Corporation. The Board accordingly
adjourned 10 the Council Chamber.
In the Common Council, the following substitute
to the resolutions recently passed by the Councn
relating TO the disposal Of stocks OF the Corpora,
ton was received from the Board Of Aldermen and
laid on the table:
Resolved, That the Committee on General Laws
be hereby instructed TO consider the expediency
Of reporting a bill, amending the acts Of the City
Council authorizing the issue OF bonds Of the Cor
poration 80 TO provide for sales either generally
or 10 limited extent, at rates below par.
The joint Board then proceeded 10 the election
Of officers, which viii be found In another column.
ID. III.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-28

eE- There are l0,670 Indians yet In Michigan.
or this number g. 1877 are Chippewas. Those Of the
latter residing near Lake Superior In some villages
have schools and churches, and the usual accom-.
paniments OF civilized life, dress like the whites,
cultivate the soil, appreciate the value Of money
and other property, are keen and intelligent and
in many cases read and write their native tongue
and our own language also. This, however, Il MOI
the case with all the larger tribes; majority are
in transitory state, and the balance degraded In
the extreme.
IE- A new line Of steamers, 10 run between
New York and Havre IL resolved on by Mr.. Van.
derbt OF the former city. The pioneer win be the
steamship North Star, which win sail on the aist
April, to be followed by the Ariel
CE- From recent advices from Washington
Territory, we find that -four at t5 per barrel, the
finest beef and pork at cents per 10, potatoes at
rs cents per bushel and other things IN proportion,
are TO be had
rE The richest salt springs In the United
States are found IN the Cherokee nation. Thou
sands Of tons OF salt could be secured but capital
and enterprise win be required 10 work the
springs. Srong salt water has also been found In
Saline county, ILL.,, where company has been
formed for the purpose Of manufacturing.
tE- Mr. Gilmore, Of Concord, N. III. who was
travelling from New York to Hartford with . car
pet bag containing $4,000 In railway bonds. on
arriving at ms hotel discovered That ne had taken
another carpet bag almost precisely like his In lieu
Of his own. Whether the change was made by
mistake, or by some adroit rogue, Is not known.
As yet no clue is obtained Of Mr.. Ga carpet bag
and bonds.
~ The Mormons have taken the lease Of lot
OF landin Broadway, California, for tho purpose OF
erecting building TO be used as a church, book
depot, and printing Office.
rF Mr. John P. Freeman has bccn tried BY
the supreme court at Woodstock, Vermont on
lis counts for liquor selling, on ssventy-six OF
which he was found guilty, fined s720 and costs,
and sentenced 10 three months imprisonment.
ley ]. O. Zimmerman, Consul General Of the
Netherlands at New York, died in that city on Fri
day last He was appointed consul by the father
Of the present King Of Holland, and has held his
position over forty years.
~ Punch says that the inventor Of the steam.
engine was man Of great engine-uity. Watts Il
name?
ETA young man from Massachusetts, was rode
on a rail at Greenboro, Ca, on the 18th inst, for
being an Abotionist.
rE little mink boasted to one OF her little
friends that her father kept a carriage" "Ahi
but" was the triumphant reply, MY father drives
an omnibusin
~ Senator Douglas addressed the citizens Of
Richmond last evening.
rE On Sunday afternoon Mrs. Merry Girard,
young married lady, committed suicide al her bus
bands residence, west Twenty-sixth street, New
York, by cutting her throat with razor, while
laboring under temporary insanity.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-28

H The Washington Union or this morn.
ing contains the following announcement, to
wit:
"THs CANVASS IN VINO rxIA.--Hon. g. A. Doug
las Of Illinois, was TO have addressed the citizens
Of Richmond last evening The South-Side Demo
crst states that Senators Hunter and Mason have
accepted invitations 10 address the Democratic As
ISOLATION Of Petersburg next month"
Where is Captain Rynders, who declared
his purpose TO go down to Virginia to help Mr..
Wise
Is the assistance rendered by Senator Doug
las to Mr. Wise, the "rcturn" for Wise's de-
nuncistions Of Judge Douglas at the Baltimore
Convention "Rcturn good for evir' is q
sound moral maxim, but one not often prac-
tised by politicians. Wen, we do not believe
Mr. Wise needs any aid in beating himself
for, In our opinion, II let alone, he win beat
himself ten thousand votes, but with Judge
Douglass aid, he win beat himself 10, 900, and
with Rynders 10 back him, he might beat him
self twenty thousand
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-28

EE Ex-Governor Smith Of Virginia gave
utterance at Fredericksburg, Virginia, few
days ago, to the following sensible opinions,
which we present to the consideration Of our
readers in the South
The origin Of Known othings is a struggle for
bread-a frightul and angry question at the North.
At the South it is political question Of high i'm
portance. The North has IS more representatives
than the South already. The natural increase OF
the South Is one-third greater than that of the
North, because there are greater checks on the
population there but the artificial element Of for
eignsm brings 500, 900 who settle annually in the
free States with instincts against slavery, making
80 representatives in 10 years to swell the oppos
ton 10 the South. To stop this enormous dispro-
portion, what Is our policyf What Is the fright
full prospect before us, The effect Of Know-No-
thingism is 10 turn back the tide Of immigration,
and ov Mghea duty TO the South Is TO discourage
immigration. Ideprecdte IL as great calamity"
Mr.. Jefferson uttered the same opinion in
reference to the impolicy Of encouraging inn
migration. Governor Smith is thus backed by
high authority in advancing these sentiments
If Jefferson were now living, we suppose the
Richmond hierarchy would excommunicate
him, with Governor Smith, on the charge Of
"heresyl" And, what would become Of George
Washington, who was even opposed to having
foreigners in the army Of the Revolutiont He
too would be among the TRAITORS |" What de-
generacy
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-28

vIsIr TO Az EDrroRs RAscHk.--A letter from
New Braunfels, Texas, TO the Galveston News.
dated February 22d says:
Ipad visit yesterday 20 the rancho Of @. w.
Kendall, ESQ, OF the New Orleans Picayune and
found him busily engaged making improvements on
the beautiful site he has selected for his future
home. He has already built good substantial
rounding country, which extends for miles through
a romantic region, intcrspered with wild scenery
OF the finest character. Hs chief attention has
been directed 10 the raising Of sheep In which he
has succeeded WELL since his removal 10 the valley
Of the Comal. His Aock IL the finest have seen
In Texas, being composed mostly Of purc-blooded
merinocs, which produce the finest and most costly
wool
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-28

CONGRESSIONAL MORALITY We were infinitely
amused three OF four weeks ago by practical joke
In Washington city upon number Of nice men Of
Congress. Il was too good 70 be left unpublished.
A couple Of merry fellows, one Of them dstin-
guished member Of Congress from southern State,
and the other distinguished ex-editor from Ken
lucky, concocted letter purporting to be address
ed by young lady 10 very fine looking gentle
man. IL was got up In frst-rate style. The pre-
tended young lady set forth therein that she had
several times seen the gentleman she was address
ing, that she was eaptivated by his fine face and
manly FORM that her heart was deeply touched by
all she saw and heard OF him. that she mast make
his acquaintance before his departure from the city,
that she hoped and prayed he would forgive her
seeming boldness as Il was the first imprudent act
Of her life, that she had always moved and was still
moving in the highest circle Of the capital that she
would be upon a certain square Of certain street
at precisely IL O'Clock on the following day, In
dress which she described with great particularly
and that she hoped and trusted he would meet her
and thus afford her an opportunity Of brief per-
sonal intercourse with the idol Of her heart The
two ways had between thirty and forty copies Of
this letter written by female friend Of theirs, and
they sent these copies 70 between thirty and forty
members OF Congress, selecting those Of course
who were known TO entertain very exalted opin-
lon Of their own personal fascinatons.
Everything being thus arranged, the two jokers
called upon US and another young gentleman, eI-
planned what they had done, and invited US TO get
Into their carriage, ride with them to the point OF
designation, and see the sights We unhesitatingly
consented and We saw sights sure enough. Riding
upon the designated square, we beheld the whole
Of the thirty or forty members, Northern men and
Southern men, Wings, Democrats, and Know
Nothings, walking 10 and fro all gazing earnestly
In every direction and at every female figure, 70
discover the object Of their anxious search.
We concluded that, II q few more copies Of the
letter had been sent 20 members Of the House Of
Representatives, the House would have had 10 ad.
journ for the want OF q quorum. LouispiIle Jour.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-28

E We learn that an ex-member Of Con-
gress, from Kentucky, represents US to the
people Of that State as an abolitionist and the
advocate Of anti-slavery doctrines. Our CORE
spondent has not given US his name, but we
have written to know who he is.
Any man who makes any such representa-
ton, Is not an honest man, nor truthful man,
nor gentleman. That he is, may be inferred
from THAT he 10 not. When we learn the name
Of such man, we shall send him copy Of this
issue, and he may put It into bis pipe, and
smoke It."
We discuss no points, connected with the
merits or dement's Of slavery, that whole sub
jet belongs exclusively to those who have a
direct interest therein The citizens Of the free
States have no such interest
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-28
"Posr orrrcE DEPARTMENT.

dppotNtWent OHce, March ~, 1900.
"sIR: Your letter Of the goth instant is receiv.
ed. In answer, am directed by the Postmaster
General to inform you
III. The act Of Sd March, 1855, making no pro-
vision for unpaid letters to places within the United
States on the same or day following any such un-
paid letter letters, being put into post Office,
the postmaster thereof will post up conspicuously
In his Office list Of the same stating that they are
held for postage II not attended 70, such letters
must be returned monthly TO the dead-letter Office
~. Letters part-paid should be despatched,
charged with the additional postage due at the pre-
paid rate according 10 distance established by said
act, except where the omission TO pay the correct
amount u known 70 have been intentional, when
they should be treated the same as letters wholly
unpaid.
IS. Hisproper 10 forward letter, when request
ed In writing. When forwarded, no additional
postage should be charged II the letter, contrary
TO It's address, has been missent. II Il has been
sent according 10 NJ address, and then forwarded,
II must be charged with additional postage at the
prepaid rate according to distance established by
the act of March 3, 1855, aforesaid.
=. Ship letters, a. they cannot be prepaid, and
are not supposed TO be embraced in the new act,
VIII continue to be despatched sgreesbly TO the
provisions Of the fifteenth section OF the act Of
March 3, 1855.
II am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
"H0RATI0 KING,
First Assistant Postmaster General.
Isaac v. FowLrs, Postmaster
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-28

Under thi, head, we took rather extended
view, on Monday last, Of the course adopted
at the North, and at the South, as well as at
this metropolis, by the hitherto antagonistc,
but now harmonious opponents Of American
doctrines We alluded also TO the movements
of the Forneyitcs in the Territory Of Kansas,
and propeunded certain interrogatories TO the
Washington Union, the answers to which, If
truthfully given, might enable US to push our
inquiries still further into the mysterious move
ments Of COL Forney, and his Governor Of Kan
sas, on the question ofgoaging the South, in that
Territory. No answers have been given TO
our interrogatories, and we presume none will
be given, and it is now probable that none win
be necessary, as light is breaking in upon us
from that region, and no admissions win be
required to prove the treachery Of this admin
istration towards the South.
We copy from the Baltimore Sun Of this
morning, the following despatch, which that
paper says was sent from Lexington, Missouri,
to the ST. Louis Republican. II says:
"The excitement in Kansas and all along the
counties bordering that Territory, 10 intense II
is charged that Governor Reeder communicated To
the New Enganders month or more ago, the
presise time when the election of members Of the
Legislature was to take place, but kept the same
intelligence concealed from the people OF Kansas
and Of Western Missouri, and they are indignant at
the trickery."
And SO the Missourians have found out, and
are indignant at, the trickery Of Governor
Reeder!" Will the South now begin to open
their eyes to the duplicity Of this administers
tion on the slave question: These men, For
ney and Pierce, are continually Boosting Of
their fidelity to the South, and denouncing the
Known othings as inimical to their peculiar
institutions, and here is exhibited the undeni-
able fact, that Forney and Pierce's especial pet,
Governor Reeder, is actually playing into the
hands of the aboltionists in Kansas
Governor Reeder is acting under orders, -
he is carrying out the scheme originally plan
ned, of quilting the South, by show of fair
ness, in opening Kansas to shareholders, and
yet contriving secretly to overpower them, by
the introduction of foreigners and freesoilers,
on the eve OF electing the Legislature for that
Territory All this was planned before Gen.
Pierce told Senator Clemens, Of Alabama, that
the Kansas and Nebraska bill would result in
favor Of freedom, and before Judge Douglas
and his friends .endeavored to soothe the North
by such assurances
As to the result Of this contest in Kansas,
we have nothing tosay, lit is not our business
to NEEDLE with slavery, butitis our business and
our purpose, to unmask the hypocrisy of For
ney and Pierce
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-28

W- We copy, for the benefit ofour readers,
the following letter from the Post Office De-
partmcnt:
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-07
CHARLES p. AVERY.
0t-sg0, lIsre! %, 1855,

SILvEKING MIRRoRs-The siiveriag OF mir
rors y performed III the following manner =
\ sheet of tin foil, the size Of the proposed
mirror, is laid on fat table, and rubbed over
with little mercury, until the latter TO a
certain degree, amalgamates with the tin. i
large quantity Of mercury is then poured over
i, the workme.. h2,iu5 certain ways informin:
them whether the sheet IS in properly prepar-
ed state az not. When all is right the edge
Of sheet Of paper : laid upon the edge OF
the mercury. ant the glass is then slid gently
along, pushing part Of the quicksilver before il.
and resting upon the remainder When the
plate is fairly laid or, the surface is entirely
covered by heavy weights for the lairpose Of
expeiliHg all the mercury except that v hich is
combined with the TN foil, and in this state it
IS allowed TO remain, the table haFing slight
inclination until The mercury is drained off
In the ease Of large plates, this something's
occHaes long time aud even after the glass
has been lifted and set on edge, small quantities
coEtiRge to ooze ont When the plate is lift
cd, the tin foil adheres 10 The hack, and tha
miT:or is formed.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-04-07

E!itor aud pssiisSer efths Record Of he 1Szes,
UlLksS barre
SlR 1t is With no little regret that have
INST read an article in Your paper of last week,
supporting to have been written by your IA
ther the venerable CHARLES MISER and
couched in the form of letter 10 cur mutu:
ally respected friend Hon WM JEssUp, Of
MontroSe
The direct aim of the letter appears TO be,
~ throw entire diScredit upon the narrative Of
Mrs JANE Whitaker, daughter Of SEBASTIAN
SrsoFE who, as has been published by me. was
AIKEN taptive with other relatives in Nav.
lis. from the WvSox and carried as prisoners
10 Canada, where they were detained for two
years This discredt he seeks 10 establish. not
by facts but by mere conjectureS and inferen-
ce> Of q forced and very unsatisfactory charac-
;2T II the same way. without adducing a
PARTICLE Of substantial proof. he seeks To faSten
tie charge Of toryiSm and the character of Il
>yy upon her father. SEBASTIAN STROPE, JOIN
>raaFE. her uncle. and all of the members of
tze YAK NALHENBuRG family who constituted
tie settlement. al the mouth of the WyS0x. at
;1l time Of the capture.
Deeply impressed. as | am. with the strict
s-a literal truth OF her narrative. as we'll from
h: excellent character and corroborating facts,
$ .ccw The after iuposSibility of her origina-
M such fabrication. | could hot but be
C5rgy PANIED thar Mr.. MINER should have
;-2oSa' proper and you should have permitted
yol' columns at this late day and for Such in
adequate reasons 10 a>pcrSe the memory OF
t4a: most s>..uable lady If the descendants
-. >.Fs>T-AN S-aoPE and of his brother JOIN.
= u l., !
: -: vc.lity. had not the most convincing
y'g| Of lie truth of her statements, corrobora-
81 ey the aRbroken current of tradition in that
l=.,l2orhood if they could not satisfy any
.4E aagEeiadiccd mind of the Self-sacri6cing
i@i19,,su If their ancestors during our strUg-
= ,.' liberty, they might indeed look upon
NJ: NNEa'> attack Is something serious but,
IN; fortunately for them. and they viii per
~ ~e-although StFaager-to congratulate
ia 4; this painful crisis in the history Of
HI; family. that rac's have been preserved,
---.e and convincing. not SSrlLs.S, but q 1AGIg
= =, AS which leave 10 rt.on2. uoT occasion for
Il, MINER 10 advance disturbing and imper-
Ia; co2iec,UreS and which establish upon
-:-s-l4;ion. as impregnable as the rock of
'-s's,:2r the integrity of their ancestors
--=i GISa,Ged palriotism, and their reliance
% IL God of the Bible. most toachingiy
>.-zs a2i MISUNDERSTANDING long and Try
: captivity.
before proceeding 10 the facts Of this case,
n: premise, that, as an editor. vou are
s-',l-ly held accountable. by the descendants
- >-2oFsS for what has recently sppe2Fed
..1F columns, Aside from such well under
.'N IeSqoaSbility, in every case, they will also
-set yoa to meet whatever consequences
~ may be. direct or remote. that legitimate
-'F IRON his uaprovoked, aud, TO me, pain
,rarer>y which vonr aged father. thro'
ID. by means ot your columns has initia-
>-2-.GS >rrh view with them shall deal