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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-05

desth:. sD1 em pleased TO cay that he reports the
dsesse, u yellow fever, 70 DO entirely local. and
that he Is perfectly sas6sd that no qusrantine 70
eulations Whatever, are necessary. Toe nail beats
running between Norfolk and Baltimore viii, there
fore, continue to run g usual.
party Of guests have just returned from lsh-
ing excunion, bringing with them one Hundred
and fifty fine 6sh after about two hours absence.
Where's Albert Piket e.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-08

L. S. COAST SURvEY.-We have re-
ceived copy of the Report of the Super
intendent OF the United States Coast Sur
vey, showing the progress of the survey
during the year 1854. The work has been
prosecuted diligently u.der the direction Of
Prof. A. ID. Bache, the Superintendent, and
the officers engaged in this important ser.
vice. Of the results a writer in Puinam's
Monthly says -
Among the mo valuable are the dis
coveries and development Of new channels,
harbors, rocks, shoals and other commercial
facilities and dangers. Boston HaIbor has
been benefited by the discovery or develop.
ment of Stellwagen's Bank, Davis Bank
various rocks, and the sounding out Of
Broad Sound channel. The discovery Of
fourteen shoals on Nantucket Shoals, some,
too, quite dangerous, has been of immense
advantage 10 our coastng and Liverpool
commerce. New York has received boon
of riceless value in the discovery of Ged-
ney's channel. and it is of the greatest i'm
portance that the laws governing the growth
of Sandy Hood, in its threatening invasion
Of the main ship channel, should be illus
trated by series OF accurate survey.
Delaware Bay has received, from the dis
covsry of Bake's channel, and Blunt's
channel, a valuable enlargement of resour-
ces for navigation, especially in the winter.
chesapeake Bay and the Virginia Coast
have contributed largely to the list Of shoals
discovered, besides several useful charnes
or nicts. Cape Ha tta.as lost some of its
terrors, by reason Of new channel across
the shoals. Charleston has gained treas
ure in the discovery Of Maifits channel,
which may soon be the one chiefly used.
Florida reef has received general clearing
up, and Legarc Harbor, and the channel
leading to 1t, Isaac Shoal, and Rodgers
Key West channel are among the trophies.
Mobile was surprised by the revelation of
two feet more water in its main channei
than had been supposed. The western
coast. when California gold began to lure
our vessels amid the perils of the Golden
Gate, had no charts or maps of even tolcr-
able accuracy. The Coast Survey, by Nc
Arthur's and Alden's reconnaissance, and
by the series of harbor charts, which it has
so quickly produced, has supplied the need
ed guides for comparatively safe naviga.
ton along the whole coast.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-08

GUESS IT'S RATs.-A party gentleman,
lady and chld) entirely sane and veracious,
stopping at one of our Broadway hotels,
tells us curious story about the :. Spirits"
The lady and child, while in their room,
heard some loud thumps or conclusions, for
which there was no apparent cause, and the
child said "guess IFS rats" When the
gentleman returned he was made acquaint-
ed with the facts, and at the same time it
was communicated to him (by Sprits) that
If he would look in his carpet bag and
trunk, he would find the source of the
strange noises. He looked and found that,
Of two daguerreotypes which he had in each
of those receptacles, the glass in one Of
each had been broken, rs though a bullet
had been shot through it, making hole
from which the whole glass was shivered in
a radiating circle. The glass under the
holes were powdered fine, and yet not
scratch appeared on the plates of the dagu-
erreotypes. We have seen the daguerreo-
types, and il seems marvellous how their
glasses could have been thus broken with
out dashing plates and cases in pieces.
The gentleman is staggered by the mani
festation," and wants light on the subject
We must commend him TO Judge Edmonds
IN. Y. Mirror.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-08

BosToN, Oct. 25--The National Agri-
cultural Show day was successful beyond
all expectations. The number present is
estimated at from 10000 10 900. Re-
ceipts over $4,000. A great many could
not get in on account of the inability OF
the ticket bearer to take their tickets. The
exhibition commenced with grand caval-
cade OF truckmen. Then came the exhi-
bi ion of the various lasses Of horses
among them the blood horses Logan, FASH
ion and Matchless, and also an exhibition OF
splendid blood stock.
In the afternoon there was trot in
which eight horses took part, for purse of
$500 and $l0o.-Gcnesee, a N,w York
horse, won the first prize, and Kate Miller
the second-best 3 in 8. Genesee won
the first two and fourth heats. Time
2.37 l 2, 2:38, 3:39 l-2, 2:40, 2:42 l.2.
When the last heat came off, VIM. Wood.
ruff, driver OF Young America" broke mis-
rein, and the horse dashed against the rail
and into the crowd, throwing his driver and
smashing the gig He ran some distance
down the course, but was finally captured
without serious harm to any one.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-08
Chicago Democrat.

The FRENCH DYNAsTY.-Some how or
other an impression appears to b, gaining
ground in England that Louis Napoleon is
not firmly fixed in the saddle, and that he
may be thrown any moment. The London
Daily News, in leading article on this
subject, embodes the prevailing feeling
The News, referring to an article in the
Moniteur, which announces the interesting
state in which the Empress is known to be,
says =. ..-,.. ...f.. ... ...
"Any sudden change in the Government
of France would occasion, at least, an anx-
ious pause of uncertainty. We are not, it
is true, of those who think that any change
that lies within range of probability could
lead to an alteration in Ethe relations of
France and England, or to any vacilation
in the foreign policy of France. The more
kindly feeling towards Englishmen which
has come to pervade the French public is
not, as some fatterers would have us be-
lieve, the work of the present ruler of
France. He has watched the growth of
that amity with an intelligent eye, skiliul-
availed himself of it to strengthen his gov
ernment, bat he has no, created it. 1t is
the result of increased social communica-
ton and extended business relations
Should ii be his fate TO be driven from po'o-
er, this feeling will survive his depositino
as it proceeded his occupation Of the
throne.'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-08

A PARAGON OF A WoMAN.-The Indian
apolis Journal gives the following account
OF lady residing in Paris, Tennessee. Her
example is worthy of imitation, not so
much as regards the extraordinary fecundi.
ty she has herself exhibited, as the generous
conduct sire has manifested towards those
not of her own blood. We are very sorry
that we cannot give her name in full. The
matron in question is q. Mrs. D, now
eigbty-seven years old. She had twenty
three living children, and prayed to the
good Lord to give her one more, to make
the round and goodly number Of two dozen.
Besides these, she has raised fourteen Or
phan children. She has educated thirty
children--her own and a portion of The
orphans--and for many years sent nineteen
children to school in Paris, and their din
ners with them. She says that none Of
those she has reared and educated have ev-
er disgraced her or themselves. The girls
have all married well, and are rich. The
boys have all done well /; one of her Or
phan proteges has been in Congress, seve-
raj others in the State Legislature there
are sundry coonels, &c. among them, and
all are highly respectable. Sun. -
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-08
DEATH OF Hon. JUSTIN BUTTERFIELD-

DEATH OF Hon. JUSTIN BUTTERrIELD-
MEETING OF the BAR.-Hon. JUSTIN Bur-
TERRIFIED, for many years member OF
the Bar, in this city, and Commissioner OF
the General Land Office, under General
Tayor's Administration, died at his resi-
dence yesterday in the sixty-sixth year Of
his age. He had been III for nearly two
years and for some time proceeding his
death was entirely unconscious. Mr.. B.
was very eminent lawyer and promi-
nent Wing politician, and during the
course OF his profession amassed a very
large fortune, amounting to nearly half
million of dollars. OF all of his children
but four survive--Lieut. VIM. Butterfield,
U. s. Navy and three daughters, two OF
whom reside in this city.
Mr. BIS oldest daughter is married to
DR.. S. Sawyer of this city, who is one OF
our Oldest and most esteemed merchants,
and who has amassed qui,a large fortune
by his industry and excellent business hab-
its. The second daughter is married to S.
f. Johnston, Esq, late OF Cincinna, but
now of this city, and a very extensive prop
erty owner. The third is married to a
banker in Madison, Wisconsin whose
names We do not now recelect. Mr.. But
terield's wife survives him. The family
were originally from Watertown, N. Y,
and moved to this city at very early pc
rod
The following are the proceedings of
meeting of the Bar of this county, upon
the occasion of Mr.. Butterfed's decease.
BAR MEETISG.-At the netting of the
Court OF Common Pleas, Tuesday after
noon, the Judge announced to the members
OF the Bar present, the death of the Hon.
Justin Butterlield, one Of the earliest and
tor long time one of the most prominent
lawyers in the State of Illinois.
An informal meeting of those present Of
the Bar was held. Hon. John NJ. Will
son was called to the chair, and j. w.
Waughop appointed Secretary. On motion
OF Hon. r. S. Blackwell, the chair appoint
ed the following gentlemen committee to
prepare resolution to be reported TO an ad-
jouraed meeting: r. S. Blackwell, J. w.
Chickerng, e. S. Williams, /. N. Arnold
and Grant Goodrich, and on motion, the
Hon. John M. Wilson, being compeer of
the deceased, was added to the committee.
1t was resolved 10 hold meeting on We'd
nesday evening,n the Court room at which
all the members of the Bar were requested
to be present, to hear the report of the
Committee and prepare to attend the fune.
raj in body. That the proceedings Of
this meeting be published in the city pa
pers. On motion, adjourned to Wednes-
day, Oath, at half past 7 p. m.
J.W. WAuGHoP, Secretary.
Chicago Democrat.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-08

U Many of our citizens who have
been absent are now returning. Hundreds
have already arrived and others are coming
by every arrival of a steamboat or railroad
train. In the course of another week we
presume that most Of the refugees will
have returned to their homes. and that our
streets, stores and workshops will soon
present their accustomed appearance
The connection between the Bay Steam
e-s, and the Seaboard and Roanoke Rail-
road at this place has been resumed, and
con'ilerable Quantities OF freight are arriv-
ing daily. Ii is truly gratifying to see the
evidences now presented of speedy re-
sumption of business in our community
Portsmouth Transcript.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-08
New YORK, Nov.


The steamship Star Of the West, from
Punta Arenas Oct. 25lh, arrived at this
port on Saturday afternoon, with a full
complement OF passengers, and $272,65l
in treasure from California, brought down
on the Pacific side by the steamship Uncle
Sam, which left San Francisco on the 9th
ult.
BY this arrival we have important news
from Nicaragua. ...... ...
Col. Walker having been reinforced by
q small party Of CaIiiornians, on the 18th
ult., embarked at Virgin Bay, on board the
steamer Virgin, and befo,e daylight landed
within four miles of Grenada. After a
rapid advance the army reached the city,
and gained the Plaza without encountering
any serious resistance. There sharp con-
test ensued, which resu lted in loss to the
enemy of Is killed and several wounded'
and Gen. Walker took possession of the
capital of Nicaragua. Subsequently the
fort was captured by a detachment of
Americans.
Order having been restored, the citizens
of Grenada he d public meeting, and ten
dered Gen. Walker the Presidency OF the
Republic, which honor he declined in favor
of General Corral Col. Wheeler, our
Minister to Central America, after much
solicitation, proceeded to Rivas with propo-
sitions OF peace. Arriving at Rivas and
learning that General Corral was absent,
COL Wheeler attempted 10 return, but was
prevented by the Governor and detained
two days; nor was he released until the
town was threatened with an attack. This
breach of faith on the part of Corral's Tor
ces led to spicy correspondence between
our minister and the General. On he 22d
Corral surrendered, treaty Of peace form
ed, and thus Walkers victory became COM
plete.
During the progress Of these events,
others OF importance were tans spiring. On
the 10Th Col. Fry and P. II. French, with
60 men, embarked on board the Virgin,
which also CARR, ! the passengers aad spe-
Gle from California, with the intention Of
capturing San Carlos. The occupants of
the fort, however, fired upon the steamer
with cannon, and the expedition was aban-
doned, Col. Fry being unwilling to risk the
lives of his passengers.
On the 22d, the steamer conveying the
outward bound passengers by the Star Of
IN. West was fired upon by the fort. A
32-pound shot struck the boat, killing a
lady and child, and seriously injuring the
machinery.
Previous to this an attack was made up
on some re urnihg Caifornians at Virgin
Bay, by the government forces, when four
persons were killed and eight others Sc.
verely wounded.
These attacks were evidently made in
spirit of revenge for the success of Walker
and perhaps with the view of robbery.
Col. Kinney was pursuing the even ten
or Of his way, perIectng plans to secure
large emigration from the United States,
with every prospect of carrying them out
successfully.
Don Pinto Mayorza, late Secretary Of
the former Governor, and II prisoner on pa
role in the city Of Grenada, was detected in
corr spondence with the enemy outside, aid
having been tr ed by Il court martial, was
found guilty and shot on the public plaza
on tho morning of the 22d ult.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-08

TIE First MOVE IN A GREAT GAME
The schooner Caroline f. FCole, which
arrived at this port the other day from ia
pan, is the first vessel that has ever import
ed a cargo directly from that country into
the United States. Her cargo con sisted of
japanese rice, viii ch is pronounced to be Of
a superior quality, and upwards Of one hun
drct and forty cases of japanese ware, in
cluding fine silks, and articles Of various de-
scriptions manufactured by that curious
class Of people who are now being formal
ly introduced into the commercial world
Here is theme on which to build theory
Of future stupendous commercial transact
ions. The little Yankee schooner that
comes ireighted with Oriental notions, per.
haps more valued as curositics, is but ii.
oneer that sailed the van of fleets which
may hereafter make princely fortunes for
our adventurous merchants. San Francis
CO Paper.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-08
A BREACH OF MANNERS CONSTRUED A

A BREACH OF MANNERS CONSTRUED AS
CoMpLTAE>T.-The San Francisco Sun
tells the following -
"A young gentleman was standing on
Merchant street, when a lady attended by
her husband, stepped from the door of the
Washington market, and hesitated on the
pavements for few moments as il uncer.
tain which direction to pursue. Ease mated
by her great beauty, the young man gazed
upon her with fixed stare. BY chance
she met his gaze, and discovering some-
thing unusual in it, made il subject of
remark to her lord. That indignatnt ind-
vidual approached the offending admirer,
addressed him rather savagely, and asked
him, what he meant by his rudeness."
Pardon me- said the gallant, recovering
from his fit Of abstraction ); intended no
offence. There is loveliness about that
ladys face that would intoxcate an ancho-
rite, and | was lost in admiration Of it,
All right replied the satisfied Bene-
dict; if you'll remain here till escort
Susan home, TH return and stand treat for
your good opinion Of her.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-08

THE AsroR House LIQUOR CAsE.-In
the mater of the complaint made by the
Temperance Alliance against Messrs.
Coleman and Stetson, proprietors OF the
Astor House, the Recorder delivered de-
cision on esierday discharging the delen.
danis.
lie holds that The plaintiff was bound to
prove tina, the liquor was not imported /;
that the sale Of imported liquors is free to
every citizen, and that the seventeenth
section of the prohibitory law, which de-
clares that the proof Of sale is evidence of
unlawful sale unconstitutional. The Sec
tion declaring liquor kept for sale contrary
to the statute, nuisance, and also tie
search, seizure ami destruction clauses, he
declares unconstitutional. - Commercial
Adv.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-08

THE RoTHscHILDs.-An article is going
the rounds of the press, stating that the
W ole concern of the Rothschlds is worth
$7OO,0O0.O0O in money captal, besides
$500 100000 more in real estate, mines,
&c. So far from this being the fact, we
und erstand that the general estimate in
Europe as to the aggregate wealth of the
whole concern is 2OO,O00O00 francs, or
about $4s,OO0,OOo. The idea is purely
absurd that their wealth should amount 10
such an enormous sum as $l,000,000,
equal, at six per cent, to an annual income
of sixty millions of dollars-a sum which
comparatively in few years, accumu-
lating in compound ratio, and doubling it
every twelve years, would concentrate in
their hands large portion of the wealth
and property of all Europe. National In
tellgencer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-08
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 1855.


Commodore Paulding arrived this morn.
ing, and is stopping at Willard's. There is
not, understand, any significance in his
baing ordered here at this time. The
Secretary of the Navy merely wished 10
consult with him in regard to matters in
which be was particularly interested. Tho
Commodore, it appears, is down on the ac-
ton of the Naval Board. lio asked one OF
The clerks of the Navy Department to give
him correct list Of those nowaiu the Navy.
The clerk handed him list taken from thu
HERALD, and remarked that hs b ieyed II
was correct. The Commodore glance 1 his
eye over The list, and before he had read
the names seemed quite indignant, and said
that there were at least three out of ten,
who, from his personal knowledge, were
not fit to be in the service, and intimated
that the action of the Naval Board could not
and ough: not to be sustained.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-08

DEATH OF A HALF CESTURY.-An aged
eolored man, known by the name of I" Old
Bob" who has been an inmate of the Mary
land Penitentary, since 1910, died at that
Institution on "Wednesday. The history Of
this man, and the circumstances attending
bis conviction and incarceration have fre-
quenly been rehearsed to the public, and
were the subject of comment by Charles
Dickens, in his Notes on America"
work published after that gentlemen had
returned from making the tour Of this
country. He belonged to planter of
Charles county, who was rather severe
master, and in 1902 placed him on board
even the son of The master, to come on the
vessel, and If any attempt was made to
board The vessel, he should strike them in
the head with handspike. In the evening
following the issuing of this mandate, the
son of the master, in company with two of
his associates, approached the vessel and
attempted to board her; he was warned no'
to come on board, by Old Bob" who re-
peatcd tho instructions oi his master, and
added that he would obey the orders he had
received The young man regarding the
language of the negro as jest, rushed
heedlessly forward, and gained position
on the vessel; but no sooner had he land
ed than Bob picked up the handspke and
knocked him in the head, killing him in
stanty-Bob was Immediately arrested and
lodged in jail He was tried for murder
and convicted. The circumstances Of the
case under which the deed had been per-
petra,ed, so far secured the clemency OF
the Court as to commute his sentence to
Imprisonment for life. He was at first
placed in the chain gang, where he con-
linued until the erection Of the Penientia-
ry when he was transferred to that institu-
ton, where he remained until his death on
Wednesday.
The period OF his confinement was about
fifty.three years, and he was upwards of
one hundred years old at the time of his
death. For number of years past, he
has been spared all laborious employment,
and passed his time in amusing himself in
various ways, such as cutivating flowers,
raising pigs, smoking herring, &c. So
strongly had the habits OF life in prison
grown upon him that on several occasions,
when he was liberated, 10 test what might
be his conduct, he refused to leave the in
sIitution, and when the gates were closed
upon him he would weep like child un-
til he was restored to his former position.
His department during the whole period OF
his confinement was such that no fault
could be found with him. He attracted the
special attention of all who visited the pri-
son, and has gained, perhaps, wider repu-
tation by being convict than he would
have done, had not the calamity befalen
him.-Baltimore American.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-11-08
California Ncws.
NEw YoRK, Oct. 80.

NEw YoRK, Oct. 80.
The steamer George Law, from Aspin.
wall, with The California mail OF the 5h,
arrived at her dock a,s6 o'clock She
brings $50 passengers eI1 $l.67O,oo0 in
treasure. She connected at the lslhmus
with the John l.. Stephens, which brought
down nearly 81 100000. The j. l.. s.
passed the Golden Gate on the llth, and
the Cortez on the 18Th, both bound up.
The news is unimportant.
All the election returns were in, but not
officially counted All the Know No hing
ticket is elected. Johnson has over 5000
majority for Governor. Whole number Of
votes 10000 The Legislature is com.
posed of ~ Know Nothings, 80 Demo
Gratis, and Wings. The Know Nothing
majority in the Senate is 4, in the Assem-
bly, 10. The prohibtory law is defeated
by 5000 majority against it. Ex-Governor
Footc, ex- Congressman Marshall and Bail
l. Peyton are spoken of among the Know
Nothings for Senators to succeed Gwin
General Denver, Secretary Of State, had
left for the States to claim his seat in the
House of Representatives in the next Con-
gress.
A party Of 100 recruits left in the Uncle
Sam to join Walkers expedition. Another
party was to go from Nevada.
Judge Norton had decided that the sale
of the slip property made by the city in
December, 1853, for s 100000, was in
valid.
A large fire had occurred in Jamestown.
Loss $4,000. The principal sufferers are
Or. Dodge, druggist; Messrs. Donovan,
HetfermRn and Buttcr6eld, merchants.-
The Masonic Hall C nsumed. ..
Advic,s from Oregon announce the SAT-
ETY. of Gov. Stevens. He with bis party
were at Fort Benton at last accounts.