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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19

The Court OF CLAIMS AT WAsHINGToN.-F rom
the style in which it proceeds to business, the
new Court of Claims at Washington is likely to
prove perfect FL Dorado or California gold
mine to the lawyers. The following named
gentlemen have been sworn as attorneys Of the
Court, by way Of commencement
Of Washington; II. l. stevens or Pontiac, Michigan Ma
tbapei Hatch, of Washington; Cnsriss Lee Jones, of
Washington Daniel Webster, OF Philadelphia; Asbury
Lloyd, OF Washington.
And several hundred lawyers have been adj
mitted to practice in the court within few
day past; and ''still they come" great and
small. The business of the lobby in pushing,
and intriguing and log-rolling fat and lean
claims through Congress, is gone. 1t is trans
ferred to this Court of Claims, and has thus be-
come the monopoly of the lawyers. What a
gathering we shall have at Washington next
winter! Statesmen and spoilsmen, gamblers,
politicians, Spectators and REGULATORS, Office
seekers and claimants by hundreds, and legion
of lawyers! No wonder the Mormons OF the
Great Salt Lake have established permanent
missionary station aud tract Office at Washing
ton Tor the conversion OF the heather.
THE STATE AGRICULTURAL C0LLEGE.-We
learn that meeting to promote the interests
Of the above named institution will be held at
Ovid, Seneca county, on the first day Of August.
The charter for the college was granted two or
three years ago, and the trustees have finally
settled. upon the pleasant town above mentioned
as its locale.
Several gentlemen learned in agriculture
will address the meeting, which will discuss
ways and means for raising fund to carry on
he work Of erecting the college. The project
to elevate the vocation Of agriculture, and to
instruct its elepes in chemical, geological and
horticultural mysteries is very excellent one.
No doubt, with proper understanding of scien-
tific farming by our agriculturists the pro-
ducts of the State, great as they are, would be
doubled
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19

Annual COMMENCEMENT OF Harvard College.
Boston, July IS, 1866
The two hundred and thirteenth annual commence
ment Of Hsrvard College being celebrated to day. aud
customary, the Boston banks and insurance Offices
are all closed
At the commencement of Harvard College to day, the
honorary degrees of Liz D. conferred Governor
Gardner Robert c. Winthrop, Nathan Appleton and
Judge Bishop Degrees of Doctor of Divinity
ferred on Rev Joseph a. Jones Of Philadelphia; Rev.
Edward Cook Of Wisconsin, and Rev. Samuel Osgood of
New York,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19

BOsroS, July Is, 1855.
The rowing match between the CLUB bosts Maid Of
Erin and Thomas Mesgher took place this afternoon,
on Charles river. The Maid Of Erin rhe stakes
we've COO
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19

Weather at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. County
Convention, &c.
PIrrsBURG, July 49, 1865.
The weather hiss been extremely warm during the
past two days. The Thermometer to day stood II 96 de-
erees in the shade Several Of sun stroke have
occurred
The American County Convention assembled here TO-
day, and there ul attendance but business Of
importance was transacted and the nominations were
postponed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19

New Pianos for SI50.-Horace Waters, 333
Broadway ID prepared to furnish 6 octave pianos
with iron frames and circular scales the interior work
rsme $500. Instruments at the very ov price OF
$780, Case perfectly neat and plain and pianos
ranted to give entire satisfaction
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19

katcheior's Hair Dye, Wigs and Toupoes-
The best in the world Nine private for applying
his unrvssd dye. Beware Of limitations; they result
IN dicu1e The largest stock Of wigs and toupses in
America Wholesale and retail, ut BArCHEloR'S, 233
Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19
From the Rio Grande.

NEW ORLEANS, July 10, 1856
The steamer Nautilus has arrived here, with Bro
vile dates to the 18th inst.
General Vol left Matamoros the It'll, and assumed
the command Of the forces At Reynos which amounted
to twelve or thirteen hundred men.
The revolutionists, numbering $500, had taken Ca
MARCO, and were marching Rsynesa, where battle
consequently expected. General Castro with 500
troops remained at Maiamoros The revolutonsss had
ssued decree declaring all the supporters Of Santa
Anna traitors and punishable with death. The Cabaos
tariff OF 80 pr cent, ad raore, is in orcs at al the
Rio Grsnde ports.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19
Albert m. NacoI.y,a ReeuIar 6

auction sale Of stocks and bonds will take place This day
At l2 O'Clock, at the Merchants Exchange For fur
ther particulars his Advertisement 10 another
column Catalogues can be obtained ut the Office II
Broad street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19

ipfects.-Hsskin's patent improved canopy aud ast-
combining beauty cbeapness and entire security against
insects without obstfucfins the circulation of air. II
constructed that Il will ht any bedstead and the
net ia 30 arranged that II viii contract expand by
means OF rubber brsids that II will at secarsy at all
INES and all bedsescs thereby ahording entire pro-
tction against insects l. be attached 10 the bed.
stead In lees than t~o minutes, and be at do IN
70 40 equally short spsce.ot tme yet while IL affords
&c protection sought beautiful AMI CD ase orna-
men. 20 the bel. Particular attention psh 70 orders
y 10 indispensable to tnvadH not only BY ngot but
dpring the Saw STRtrroX
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19

7G2 broadway, near Eighth Strect.-H. II.
L0vtT has reduced the price OF his wshpene,
and has discontinued all his Wholesale and retail com.
misnopsd agents OF much counterfeit ar
ticie being sold for Lovetfa wshpene.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19

WbiskxTs or Moostaches Produced In Slx
weeks, by my oDguent, VIII will not stain or iniure
X. GRAHAM SIS Broadway; Zeiher, ~ Z. Third
street, phlAe eIl bia; Briggs, 81 state street Albany
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19

fiii's Infsiiible Ongucnt and FIeralIlu
bestnfui toilet preparAt Of worth for ine HAIR
applied tree of chsrge atNo Barclay street. IS Nas
sAu street, when the hair cut curied snampoosd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19

New Drug stos e. LshGgled in Engiish.-A.
H. cUsHsIAN CO., 295 Broadway invite the A.tsntion
OF the public TO their Embellishments fitted up in
be Gfss style, with choice stock OF drugs medicines
psrfunery, Re- With bet les and drawers ali .bsed IN
pam English. Iced soca water, from block tin pipes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19

Dr. D. 3. Fitch, Author OF the astK L~etaree.
- consunption," Office ia Broadway, open dAly,
fsunday excepted) from 70 O'Clock, treats conaunp-
ior asthma diseases OF the heart and ali chronic d-
sAsss Of males pnd females Consultation free.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19
Ouack1om oset, and =

Quackdom Exposed and UproOted-Empy-
iice in dismsy -HLLS improved instant noous hAir
dye triumphant natural black or brown. Only four
shDlings box Sold or applied privately At No. Bar
clay street. or 40 Nassau street.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-03-10
THE POOLE TRAGEDY.
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE AFFAIR
Sketches Of the Principal Characters.
CORONER'S INQUEST.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE FUNERAL.
MEETINGS AND OTHER PARTICULARS.

Now that the curtain has fallen upon the desth-
scene in ,h. fearful tragedy, which has been dis
cernsbe in it, incipient steps for years past, aud
hss been played boldly, desperately and 10 public
view for months, until its bloody termination, we
give brief history of the circumstances and Of
the prominent parties therein engaged. TIE
public will not fail to recognize in the n the ef-
fectye tools Of uDprinciped politicians, whose ef-
forts for the fame and spols of Office have tended
to corrupt and demoralze the politics of the City
to On extent that has created disgust aud con-
tempt in the public mind. Bloody crimes like
these are but the fruits of the hydra Of vices
which has been tolerated in our midst, AMI
which, acting In an offensive aud defensive slli-
ance, constitute fearful power in this City. SO
lorg as drunkenness, gambling, prostitution,
prize. fighting and their associate evils continue,
60 lorg We shall never be rid of the characters
who constantly heap upon the City taxes and
disgrace. The schools of vice are open, and
hundreds are in training to take the places of
those who now go to the grave or to prison.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-03-10

About III p. NJ. a fire broke out in Lynch grocery
store No. 81 Vesey.st. Considerable damage by fro
and water.
FIRE ~ WEST rwESrIErH.sr.
About o'clock yesterday morning Officer Robert
scn discovered fire in the basement Of the dwelling
house, No pa West Twenteth-st, occupied BY
Jsmes n Wells, and the Rev. Or. Van kleeck.
The fr.mcn were soon the ground after the alarm
was given, and speedily subdued the flames. The
The FIRE was confined to the basement-sbout ssoo
damsge being done The fire is supposed to have
oriepst, from So, me defect in the hues connecting
with the furnace used for heating the building.
FIRE IN GRAND-sT.
The stock in Mrs. Wslten's fancy dry goods store,
No $50 Grad st. damaged TO the extent OF $500,
on Thursday night, in consequence OF some Of the
ecods in the store window taking fire from the gas
burners Insured in the Atlantic and Lorillard In
surance Companies.
FIRE IN vESEY.sr.
LIST night, about ~ O'Clock. Ore occurred in the
building No. Al ve,ey-st occupied by Peter Lynch
as wholesale grocery store and dwelling. The fire
was discovered by some person in the street, Who
gave the alarm, to which the hremen promptly res
popded, and soon exiDguished the flames. The
building and stock consisting Of teas, sugars and
other groceries, was damaged 10 the amount OF
about e., 500. Insured $4,000 in the North River
Insurance Company. The wife Of Mr. Lynch, who
was dangerously i'll, carried out of the house
,oon after the alarm was given. The fire originated
from a defect in the gas meter.
FIRE IN JERSEY CITY.
The premises No. So Newak.av., jersey City, In
which Mathew Somers keeps book store, were dis
covered to be on fire, on Thursday evening. Loss
ESQ. 1t was probably the work of an incendisry.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-03-10

wIscossrs The party Of Freedom In Wisconsin
have done well in calling the Hon. Onamus Cole.
Of Graft County to become candidate for Judge OF
the Supreme Court to gil the vacancy caused by the
expiration Of the term Of the Hon 8. Crawford. Mr..
Cole is one Of the true who opposed the Union
Saving measures Of 1850 supporting the principles Of
the wImot Proviso, and opposing the infamous Fugi
tive Slave act to the last extremity. 1t seems that
these acts Of fidelity TO Freedom have not been for.
gotten by the freemen Of Wisconsin. large number
# the members Of the bar have signed call for the
IRE sent incumbent TO become q candidate for reelec
tom but ss they are not generally distinguished for
their sympathy with the people and as Judge Crsw-
ford lie understood to be decidedly ProSlavey, there
Is bu, luls reliability Of bis reelection.
Tie opinion of Judge Crawford, affirming the con-
siiu'ion ,ty Of tie Fugitive Slave Law, and bis re-
cent lncor stitutonal decision In the hsbeas corpus
case OF Booth and r. craft has damaged d" ptospec"
very materially az it is supposed BY many toa' tne
late election in the s,se induced the effort to soften
The effect Of the first decision
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-03-10
SENATOR CHASE.

Among the chsnges which have taken place ia the
composition Of the next Congress- most Of which, We
are bsppy 10 say for the better, there some
which We cannot but greatly regret. or this kind, 10
the future 10 reelect Mr. Chase, Of Ohio, to the
Init. States Senate, whose place is -supplied by
Mr.. Pugb, man not at ali distinguished by chsrsc-
ter and capacity from the rabble of Members whose
votes in the Congress which recently closed, passed
the NebrWb bill. l. the election Of senator by the
Ohio LIZ gislsture could have been held under such
Circumstances MS TO make IL fair expression OF tho
popular " H. that is 10 cay, if the choice had beon
made by q Legislature elected after the passage OF
the Nebraska bill, Mr.. Chase would have been re-
turned TO the Senate by large majority. We are
sorry to lose Mr. Chase from the Senate, no. merely
On account Of the ability shown by him in the discus
sion Of the important questions which have lstsly
sgitafed the Union, and the unhinching courage
with which be has aiItaned what we esteem ths
right view of those questions but also on account or
the col dence No had learned 30 place 10 him whea-
ever other matters Of Importance were brought be-
fore the Senate. We shall miss his eloqGence in the
debates Of that body the courtesy and dignity which
Rrsced the part he bore In them snd his conscien-
ious abstner from appeals to the preudces OF the
mirde dress which made II pleasure to watch his
public conou ct and observe his votes. On the sub
ject OF Slavery bis course a. predetermined. He
vas pledged to certain policy and we wanted no 90
curty for bis vote. II was 10 regard TO controversies
On other topics that we had most occasion 10 admire
bis course While other members OF Congress whom
We esteem heststed and doubted lost their way, AMI
allowed Themselves to be tednced into the support a
schemes devised fer the emoumeDts OF individuals,
Mr. Chase brought with him to Congress wel-setted
prit ciples Of legislation which made his duty psin
To him in all csses Of this hind and neither fear nor
the hope of favor has ever induced him 10 desert
them. Evening Post.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-03-10
THE POOLE CROWD.

Mr. Poole the deceased, was native of Sussex
County. New Jersey He came to the City at an
early age and has been since that time resident Of
the Ninth Ward He learned the business Of butch
er and has conducted that business in Washington
Market for a number Of years. He was about
thirty.ftur years of age-a man of mddling
stature, of good appearance, and great physical
strength and activity. In his appearance he was al
ways well dressed and gentlemaLly He was popu-
lar among his acquantrnces, always conducting him
self peacefully towards them. He was seldom II ever
known to assault any peraon who was not reputed
fighting man, and with that claes Of men he occasion
ally had conflicts He has been known rs political
operator and sort OF contractor for carrying primary
meetings. and managing conventions. IL Is said that
he has for few years past mostly controlled the
Eighth and Ninth Wards, and has been an active
member of the Wing Committees at the Broadway
House, besites otherwise exerng considerable inHu-
ence in City politics. For some months he has been
keeping a drinking place known as the Bank EK-
change, at the corner of Howard-st. and Broadway.
The particulars Of bis death and other facts il is
necessary here to recaptnlate.
THOMAS HYER is one of Pooles friends and is also
so well known 10 require the mention OF no partic
uars especially all pertaining to that affair are
otherwise Sc, forth in the public statements and are
fresh in the public mind.
Cyrus SHAY has been known for some years past
as promir ent Wing fighting man and was active in
tina, capacity In ls44 and in 1852. A year or two
since be - one of the propretors Of dsnce-house
conducted in Church-st. STYLE in the SchcolBuilding
in Duane-st. He is at present proprietor of drink
ing house in Church.st.
CHARLEs LozIER, wounded at the time OF the ARRAY
in which Poole got his death wound is Pooes brother
ip-lsw. Poole married his sister.
OF other friends of Poole 1t is unnecessary to
speak peron4lly, as they have not been connected
with this affair.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-03-10

from the house and hurry toward Church ct. He Va
about pursuing them, when one OF Bakers fFieods
csme up, and. speaking to him in familiar manner.
told him Baker Vas in the second story Of Lyng's
House. At tht more nt. Tie Police we're thus
,oI,.n eff their gusrd and Baker Who it is believed.
one OF the three men, escaped
Affdsvi,s ccrroborsiipe this statement, and show
ing tina, Capt Turubull used every eIeron to arrest
Baker, ii is said have been inside, and viii be pao-
lished.
JUDGE STUART sEARcHING FOR BAKEs's HIDING
PLACE.
During The greater psrt of yesterday Judge StuE
was earnestly engaged in procuring evidence Of .
character going to show who toe parties are liking
Themselves accessories to the murder OF Poole, Ia
aiding and abesirg the escape OF Baker 1t is thought
testimony will be elected, showing every move the
fugitive murderer has made from the time OF the fatal
sfrsy till be is kpo~n to have left the City e =
lights ago and also the names OF those in and out OF
the Police Who have been secretDg and aiding Baker
to evsde the usice of the law. Several persons were
examined Yesterday BY Judge Stuart, and snoes the
number vas a Councilman from one Of the lover
Wares, who was questioned clcsey-too much 20, In
fact, TO sut HMM relation to bis knowledse OF
Bakers whereabouts for many days after the en-
counter.
Questions have been asked to certain parties con-
rected in thus unfortunate affair, which have caused
them to tremble, turn pale, and betrsy other symp-
tons OF fear, lest they should be compelled to make
confessions which would place them on trial, II not
for the crime Of murder, for offense akin to it.
Other parties to be summoned before the Judges
and .one Policemen are to be summoned to justify
their COT Guct in the n after il they are able.
There il dsgrsceful tale yet to be told in this a.
fair il The facts, they exist be got a.; but
tremendous effort is being made to suppress the truth.
let officers and Others high in power, should be
placed on iher defense.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-03-10

ives abe to bes, his opponent bis life would be for
feifed il be claimed the stakes.
On another occasion be had pissol-hght with lin
Hughes, in bs,.room in San Francisco, that came
near resulting fatally. On his return to New 'rk
be started faro bank q, the Gem. in Brosd way anf
won 5000 90 bet with Plat. that Hyer would not
fight him for that sum. List summer be was o,fiy
beaten BY Poole on Amos ct Dock, 90 bet OF so.
BE also attempted on several occasions to draw
Dyer into fgh, with him, but did not succeet.
About this time be established gambling and drink
ing house in Leonard. ST. the Belle Of the Union, 20
which soon became the rendezvous OF men OF bis KID
Dey. His last outrage was an unsuccessful attempt
TO shoot Poole.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-03-10
THE MoRRIssEY CROWD.

Connected with the Morris'ey crowd are james
Irving, Jobpny Lying, Lewis Baker, Harvey Young,
James Turner and Pat. Mclaughlin, Alias Psugene
JAMES IRVING is butcher, in Washington Market
doing good business, as he furnishes m'ny OF the
large hotels. He has accumulated considerable pro-
perry so ths. he is very cow sniens friend to many
oftbese parties, to back then when toey are
broke. by providing them with friends when Tor
tune goes sgainst them in gambling aud goes their
bail when they are in trouble. He talks h sht great
deal more than be acts fight. He associates freely
with the "rOushs," and msy be cla.sed as one OF
them. He was present on the night Poole was shot,
and tried TO get Morissey ont of the ssloon-a favor
which Morrissey did for him some time since; for
notwithstanding Irving is an active Soft-Shell Demo
crat, be created great disturbance at the Seymour
demonstration at Tsmmapy, ,sst fall BY calling john
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-03-10
mEOO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
MEETING OF POLES FRIENDS


A meeting of the friends Of VIM. Poole was held at
the City Hotel, last eveniug-Cspt JAS. NJ. Turner
in the Chair; CHRISTIAN w. SHAFFER, Secretary.
After some remarks from the Chairman, WV.
scHAFFER presented q preamble and resolutions,
which were adopted, ms follows
i,yas IL has blessed the Supreme Ruler Of the Universe
otl midst usns the hand Of an Ss''n our
R,,olr,d That his Y.emb.ge OF friends only OF the
his stricken family do At once resolve
m. Poole AAocationihs object Of which organization
shall be with other fsnos 10 p.os as rbae
Of bis eathy remains By following them to the
snd after Inferred 20 erect suitable tablet OF respect
Rolred That we do prefer our heartfelt syupsthes the
bsreayd deceased friend sincerely prsyns th It
Ne 10 removed from their circle the eons sb-cto
hubbard devoted father and friend Will ia
Bis pIoydeDs provide for and restore peace health
and happiness to the ahieted Family.
The following named persons were appointed per-
msnent officers Of the Association:
Presidtnt-Cspt. JAMES b Turner.
Wee Presidents-W Janeway aud Thomas B)uton.
lSecretarg-Ctrftisn W. Schafer.
Iredshrtr-Jacob Acker.
Tie following Committee Of Arrangements was
appointed: Edward Chre, Joseph Lewis, Frank
McCsbe, Robt. w. Brush and Joseph Smith.
Committee, consisting of w. Fay, N. Berthof
and w. Schsifer was appointed TO dfaf resolu-
tons Of sympathy to- the family.
There were l97 persens who signed their names to
become members Of the Association.
The Poole Association adjourned to meet at the
City Hotel at n o'clock this Saturday evening.
Various Committees of Arrangements were ap-
pointed and lso persons enrolled their names IS
members Of the or anization The following Ascot
atoms represented, and will be present a. the
funeral: Hancock Chapter, o. L. Al Poole Associ-
alton, Rynders Battalion, Engine Co. No "a, and
the Poole Guards
The funeral will take place a, o'clock, on Sunday
afternoon, from bic residence Capt. Jas. N. Turner
will act e. Grand Marshal .nd bod ~ortbs Baad has
been engaged for the occasion. The body viii be
bone on bier through Chrissopher.st TO Blocker,
thence through Broadway to the South Ferry, and to
Greenwood.
Its reported that several Associations from Phua-
6eIphia and Baltimore will also be present.
The meeting, after trsnssctiDg the above business
adjourned.