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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-07-26
A Seneca warrior one hundred and

A Seneca warrior one hundred and
one years old lately gave evidence in
a court of justice In Buffalo county,
New York, in a great land suit. He
is strong and healthy, and his eye
sight good. He was listened towith
intense interest, going back With a
history Of the country prior to the
DAYS of the Rerolutionl
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-07-26
REsMEsWBE Err

THAr this is the vote Of your life.
time. Don't fail to improve it by
giving it to the candidates advocating
Freedom of Speech, Freedom Of
Conscience, Freedom of the Elective
Frarchise, and Freedom of the Press"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-07-26

A man recently died at Stamford,
Ct, leaving FIVE children, all of whom
we're born after be was seventy years
Of age.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-07-26
Important Testimony.

the strongest advocate Of know moth
|ingism 10 the southwest. 1t claims
the largest circulation in this Sec
tion Of country, and exerts wide
Influence. It's editor now announ-
|ces his withdrawal from tho know
nothing council. Wei invite the par.
ticular attention of all honest and pa
triotic men to the reasons he assigns
for his course. The statement is the
most important, coming from an ad-
vocate Of the principles Of the party,
which has been made.
The Courier says:
so far from ever having recon-
mended any person to join the or
der, as charged, it has only been a
few weeks since we became attached
| to it ourself For months We have
resisted all solicitations to join the
order, and when We at last yielded
to the entreaties of friends, we did so
against the convictions Of our better
judgment Our position in regard
to Americanism was well known
We were sincerely DESTROYS of aiding
In the firm establishment of the
principles in the main advocated by
the party, but We preferred doing SO
without being fettered or tramrnelled
in any way.
ave have never attended single
Council meeting, but the few weeks
experience since our connection with
the order has convinced us that nc
man who has any self-respect or indie.
pendence can belong to it twelve
months without sacrificing both. /,
lcontains features which sooner or Ia
tier must cause every one who has 8
particle Of manliness in his compost
ton, to revolt at the organization
and leave it with disgust. 1t is an
organization which may suit unscru
pulous politicians to use for their
own selfish purposes, but it will drive
from it all good men, and will inialli
IDLY fall from its own weakness. No
even the glorious principles whiel
caused its rise can long prevent it,
downfall. True Americanism, t.
succeed, must do so under other aus
pices, and the sooner there is a reor
gauization Of the party the better fol
the country.
owe will seek another opportunity
to speak of the efforts of some o
1.-The members of the order, 10 take
the management Of the Courier ou
of our hands and control it. them
selves, and Of the attempt to shu
our mouth by refusing to permit! vi
to withdraw from the order and hold
ing expulsion in terror over u.s.
Indeed, this latter game seems to b,
the one determined upon by thu
managers as polite at this time
Numbers Of honest and independent
men, who will not swallow some @
the bad nominations made by the OF
der, have made unsuccessful applica
tons for. withdrawal. In soms in
stances these applications have beer
followed by charges being preferred
against the applicant, in order to de.
ter others from like attempt. But
such odious tyranny will be sure to
work its own ruin, and honest, bold
and free men will lose no time in re-
lieving themselves from it."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-07-26

LAND WARRANTS are now coming
freely into market and are selling at
1O9@112cperacrs. The Washington
Union gives the following abstract of
the business of the Pension Office,
under the act of March 3, 1855.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-07-26

Total number of applications received $4,000
arralnr,ad h-;afoI q. 81
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-03
Theatres and Exhibitions.

BROADWAY THEarax The drama OF sIreland asi
Aneres, Life in Both with Mr. illiams in ireland
as Jenny Finp,gan, and Mrs. Williams Peggy Ander
son. Mr.. Williams in America Jenny Ffnnigau,
With the soDe Of "Truat to Luck, and Mrs. Williams
Peggy Anderson. The comedy Of "Paddy Carey" viii
follow and 'Our Gal win concluds the amussu,snts
BowrRY THEArRE.-The magnificent spectacle, called
The Enehsnted Temple" 10 announced again for this
evening, with the same east The scenery Of this piece
h beautiful and the leading character BY Mr. Johnston
10 well played. The nautical drama called Americans
Trpol" VIII conclude the entertainments.
NiBIos GARpKs.-1he Pyns and Harrison opera troupe
u aomrsd, fecauss they sssm 70 vie with each other
who viii please the audience most. Thsy APPEAR to-
pieht IN the comic opera Of "a Queen OF Day. Mas
Pype VII introduce her celebrated song Of "Ths
ssyark."
BURROWS TmATRE-Thls theatre Is LARGELY pstronrsd
end deservey as the company numbers many Of the
Driver, with Eddy Ivan Daniloa and Moore % Count
SothkoG, viii commence thu amusemente; after which,
Moe IN California " Chanfrsu, Miss Alb.rtine, WI.
with the farce Of "No, No."
wooDs hIssrnns.-Th This band has the city to itSels,
and The house is crowded nightly. fne bill for tas
evening.
this state With great They appear in Syracuse
on the 4th, and in Rochester on the 11th and 18th.
FDwry FoRRrr.-This gentleman seems determined
to maize the city of his birth his future permanent
cspce Yesterday, we learn he sed the sp-ndid
brown stor At the OF Br bad and Master
streets, which atty feet front by two hundre deep
for the Of s3a 900. The house was recently finish
Cd, and has been occupied Mr. Forrest iutsnds
We learn, 70 move into IL Immediate philadelphia
Ledger
The French company At waAck's will shortly produces
drama called the "Filles de Marore."
Miss Kate Saxon Ii playing At Ottawa City, Canada
West.
Mr. r. A. Marshall and Mr.. Thomas Barry win sail for
Europe in the steamer on Wednesday.
Miss Julia Could late Of wallach's theatre, vas re-
Gently married In California.
Mr.. psvidse plays In Montreal neat week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-03
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

STATE SCHOOL MPkNDrrUREs.
July 2.-The Superintendent Of state Schools .. AL.
baDy, setting forth that the OF $500 900 was
CURED for the State institutions the superintendent for
New York being $27l $3.50.
The bills Of Sheriff Orssr and others were referred
Several small bills were ordered DO paid.
TIE APPOINTMENT cIxRKs.
Alderman WILLIAMSON offered resolution to the elect
that the Comptroller b. directed to pay the ssy Of
william II. Capnif, and also the ,asr,es Of John Quack
eDbush and John L. CLERKS Of Police District
Courts up to July o. 1850, and regularly monthly ths.e
after.
After some debate, motion was made to lar the 70
solution the table. THIS lost and . motion was
tubsequ.Dtly made to adjourn the question TIL rst
Monoay In August.
discussion ensued, which resulted IN vote Of
IL to IL. The motion to postpone lost. The reese
luton was then adopted by vote OF IL TO IL.
rHE INCRrAsr JUDGES
The special order of the evening called for, and
Alderman ELY moved that the motion 10 increase the
salaries Of the Judges Of the Superior Court Comman
Pleas Recorder and CITY Judge be made epecia order
for the first Of September. Lost. On motion Alder
man KELLY, the matter was made y special order for
Monday next.
The Beard then adjourned to Thursday next, a, 4
O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-03
Superior Couit-Specinl Term.
RsforA Hov Jud0a slossou


July 2.-Leris b Ccb. and ais. Horny Schoow
maker Motion for judgment on frivolous answer dc
MED, with IS coats.
Ffun Resnolds-M Motion to continue injunstionis
denied without costs and without pruaoe any other
application which the plaintG may be advised to nske
from this date AID the injunction in the meantime 10
to b retained. Papers to be 6lsd on both sides.
Before Hon. Judge Hoffman
John A. Gray The american Society for ADeiioro.
ing The Condition Of the Jers.0rder set aside, with IS
cosis to efendant
Suson Green Administrative and al. rs Hannah Lam
bert.-Motion dismissed.
J0p,ea Lee and al The Gold Hill Aiaiag Company.
-pjunction dismissed without costs.
Before Hon. Judge Bos worth.
Jonathan Gilbert rs Stlas Lownsberry.-I have
strong conviction that the defendant IN entitled TO costs
but consultation my brethren much impressed
tn The contrary that phs order that It be made part
Of the jpdemsnt that the plaintiff recover bis costs
Jesse B. Dor rs Michael Do,sdhue aud di-Adiustmeut
Of costa Judgment roll and execution set aside de.
fendants stipoatipg to bring action by Of
Of Bopsins to employ regularly substituted attorney
the defendsnts' attorney TO perfect judgment. aud
collect any costs for which the defendants JustJy
liable.
Caleb D. Gders,eete rs VIM. McAulife dxd ais Mo-
ton dtnd but defendants may have costs listed
dent sgsnst whom n several Judgment Is perfected "
the plaintiff attempts 10 collect the remedy IL
by mo ion
Thomas 7hrnr rs Frederic Wischel and al.-Leave
given to assignee bring acton on the judgmpr.
and II brought within ten days. execution TO stand
rum az may be recovered the extent Of half the
amount OF the judgment and interest, In which
nds me Mt may be aside. II not brought In days
execution 10 Be set aside.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-03

GLASS Day AT CAMBRIDGE CoLLEGE.-Testerday
upwards Of sighty) assembled in front Of Hol~orthy
Hall and, preceded by band OF music, marched 70 ons
ef the lecture rooms, where prayer wss delivered By
the ode was sung. The class then proceeded 70 the
Presidents house, where they prse.ied hasdso
d,Jetner provided for their entertainment The
Grafton IN he chapel formed the next prominent feAtefe
IN the business Of the day. The building vas crowded
Glars, Of Jsct SON Mississippi included an inquiry into
the nature Of "succ.sr pertinent 70 the cas- on
yourg about enter upon the actve dufes o. fe
rhe grafton was followed BY the class poem By J. II.
Hcfmer, OF Buffalo af'sr which an ode vas sung This
the ton OF Mr. James Reel Of this city the
college beng the subject Dane ng the green formed
part Of the furshsr proceedings Of The day
The whole celebration passed OF with great
Bcs,op nevvIl<r, ysR< B
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-03

STATEMENT OF CAPT. CHIpMAH, OF TIE BRIO IsA
BELLA JEwETr. IN REPERENCs TO LEWIS BAKEa,
CHANGED WITH THE MURDER OF WIN. POOLE
About the second day Of March, think, stranger
board the brig, then lying at Jersey CITY AMI
said he had friend in feeble health, who wanted 20
to the CasAry Islands and back with / asked him
what Kind Of man he was; he said he was a poor L.
boring man, and had been to sea some. l told him
would meet him next day At Patsrsons shipping Office
New York, and give him answer. We met accord.
ipgly and he agreed that his friend should sign the
Shipping papers, and assist board what he could, and
pay fifty dollars Tor his passage out and back to New
Yosk.
On the It'll man came on board, gave his name "a
Smith, having signed the shipping arsicss appeared 70
BE- in feeble health, eat bat very little; remained on
board untH Friday, when he assisted 70 haul the brig
into The stream, and TO get her underway. We ran
down to Sandy Hook, there came to An ansnor AMI re-
mar ed there two days-ti the 18th. While the brig
So, ana was not much on board, except during the
night; but my nate was constantly ON board; and
snitns condsct was such there, at candy Hook, and
during the who voysge not TO excite the slgntsss
suspacion in nisos those Of the whole crew.
Tor - ssrs thss he was not in ell rssp~cts, the
real cb sracter he revresened himself to BE- had
beard Of the Poole and Baker affair before lift and
had should not have mistrustsd smith having he'd
anything 70 do with IT. and never have learned that
ne brig the bar 81 noon the 18th and
was up 70 the Azores the 2othbenr fourteen days
route Il nerchant vessels-and then met head wlnd
which held sixteen days. and daring that time drove
Us back sxty miles u then coming round We made the
massage IRON thence In i've days 70 the Canary IAods
lad We gone 70 this norhward Of the Azores the wind
vss we should have made the passage in nnetssn days
prssume The brig heavily laden with . full cargo
On our arrival at PAlmas the GrApeshot boarded as
and inquired Of me II We had . man by toe name Of
Lewis Baisr ON board. told them We bad not. They
s.aed the calling himself Smith, and raid that hts
name vas Baker; THAT he had murdered and that
they had authority IRON the Government, Of the United
states TO take him. This total surprise TO me,
ana / presume, TO every board; aud ieArass
their purtos. and authority, at once acqussced in
their tssng this man out Of my vessel
purpr tie whole voyage, Baker conducted himself In
q mapnsr entirely acceptable 70 me, nv officers and
crew: and should ~ soon have suspected any other
sesm, \ on board OF being guilty Of erime.
since my return 70 this port nave called upon Iulge
stuart ane explained 70 him the extent Of my
viii thank the NEw YoRK HsRsln, and other news.
,nr.rr in the United states who given circulation
10 minors and saypgs directly Indirectly, aecd-g
ana nv vessel, "a have the soodness to pubhsh this
s1.t..ospt az fssts ISAIAH /. CHtPMAM
OF Baeksport, Maine.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-03

TIE GLuT OF 6rRAwBERRTss--we had been in
places were strAwberries p ntful before-ws i'm
sgped We have eaten GOOD ones, and large snss ana
knew what they But to fact Of this
ture without passing harvest here, 10 only 70 appear
ignorant indeed. II you want 10 them In their per-
feet prefusion,f oesra them lar pinsapplss,
and rich the heart Of paradise come 70 PAtsrson
wonderfully proportional notwithstanding The csatn-
train OF wagons ratting through MAN street. all
night long, their way TO New York with thsuaands
and Thousands Of bastets bowls add boxes, yet the
richest and freshest sold In maTfst. On.
Saturday last strawberry wagons lined streets ct An
early hour They hogan In the morning at three cents
At noon they were 2h-and BY shutdown or dask they
offered in eli directions two cents the lsrxs has
ist BY this time from the county bridge 70 the theatre
contpuous line OF strawberry vehicles with the
uscsous ffut dpayed and the air redosnt Of their
perfume Men and women, boys and girls white, black
ano cream coord were traversns the ther and
thither with their baskets, dshes pans and bNokles
ned with the Sundays supply. For thoy cheaper
than bread or potatoes; and how much befssf We do
not eat strawberries bere in other places, like luxu
Iious dainty perhaps upon little glass preserve diah
mol here you furnished with bowl . large white
Dutch saucer, niled with - many ron eat and
plenty moie In the middle OF the tsbls-nos day
but morning, doom pnd night. We never saw than 20
plentiful before. We repeat II, wherever you 60 for
sugb else como to Paterson II You would live straw
berIies.-I'd'.rstS, " j. Guardian.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-03
BOARD OF COUNCUNEN.

The first meeting Of this board for the month osJuy
bella last nsbt in their chambers In tho City Hall
tho President, y. ID Conover In the chair.
The sst taing order the consideration OF petit
lions, all Of which referred to their proper CON-
Dittees.
Resolutions next in order but none Of impor-
sanee were presented
Here long and rambling debate aross which appear.
cd 70 be . measure OF strength between Councilmss
Mther Psckpey and Conover the first against tbs two
last upon resolution offered by Councilman Mason 1t
ths hast meeting Of the Board, as follows =
Whereas By q resolution which originated In this
Board certain Information aspect ully solicited OF
fssnisaiss tho Common one" Council S.%s upon ~nica to
tudee d the necessity for ADDITION 70 the Police Do
psssment by aseertaning whether the present force
formation vas sohsiiei in language entire'y res
psetui and without conveying the slighteat Inn
Pstatien upon the Board 10 whom toe application
vas made not asserting the mon remote degree the
right TO interfere in Its action but the contrary ad
a,s, ao y. .irss a,a y aamns q the
ten Of His Honor the Mayor, his comm 70
Mis- Board accompanying the information solicited II
n not altogether impossible but that the Board OF Con-
missouers OF Police In the plenttude Of their power
have the exclusive rsht, (by mplcaton perhspsl TO
sdd TO or diminish the number in the Police Depart.
meat and Whereas this board s not 70 ssu ma
'dsubtful 20 wsrs and thus embarrass itssl IN mul
tered prsrosativss; and whereas dspartmsns Of our
city government 10 willing to incur the risks Of
responsibilities; therefore,
Resolved, That the proposition 70 add thrty.tvo 70
The police be iBdefnitely postponed.
Resolved, That the Mayor In saying he recognized
authority In the Common Council 70 supervise his
duet In the discharge OF his povsr to detail policsmen 10
ds~btess correct so far a. concerns his conception Of
his personal aairs, but that assertion 10 not
rsnted by any action Of this Board 10 II in
With the republican ideas OF . republican people, In
whom 10 vested the supervision Of all officials
not excepting the Mayor Of the city Of New York.
Upon taking vote upon motion 70 refer Mr. Mssoa r
resolution 70 Committee Of the Whole the Board refused
10 refer.
The debate here renewed again upon the sdoptos
Of the resolution.
The previous question being then called for vote was
taken upon the resolution and IL carried 81 voting
in the affirm tive, and IL negative
was then moved 10 reconsider the vote upon the
solutions. which motion WAS lost.
The following communication was then presented from
The MAJ Or
MAYORS OYrICE. New York, June IL, 1885.
To rBp Hon. The BosRD CouSoINyS-
GEsuBwus-I return witbous my approval the reso-
latio. directing the Comptroller 20 pay VIM q. Rey-
colds fArfys thousand seven hundred and forsy.hvs
cellars and afy cents for the purchase OF certain
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-06
RANDALL'S ISLAND.

The BOYS were marched down from their school to
the grove about II O'Clock, and were preceded by
their jusenie band, playing Hail Columbia,
Yankee Doodle" and other sirs. A canopied plat
form was erected in the grove for the accommodation
of the Governors and the visitors who were present,
and seats placed around for the children and the
several officers of the institution At - o'clock Gov
ernors Smith, Draper, Duke, Taylor, Townsend and
Ternsn arrived, when the proceedings commenced by
the celivery of an appropriate Grafton by one of the
bows Master b. Mount, which eici,ed the praise Of
tie assembly. This was followed By song, in which
the girls, numbering to some hundreds joined. After
the programme OF speaking and singing and music
had been gone through. Governor Draper proceeded
70 deliver the Grafton OF the day.
After Gov. Diaper had concluded, al the children
were allowed to depart and amuse themselves in what
ever manner they chose for the remainder of the day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-06
uOTSF OLE REFTGE.

At the House of Refuge there was q very pleasant
celebration. Led BY Mr. Atterbury OF the Direct
ors. small party of gentlemen visited the west end Of
Repdalrs Island to see how the boys of the Refuge
got through with the Fourth. At II o'clock the boys
entered their noble chapel the girls occupying the
gallery Mr.. Atierbury took the chair. After prayer
by the Chaplain, Mr.. Horton, there was singing and
some orations we believe by the boys. Addresses
were made by Mr.. Atterbury, Judge Campbell, sena-
tor Erasus Brooks, Dr. John Watson and DIR. Tathill
This over the inmates went to their dinner and the
visitors to collation. provided by the Superintendent.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-06
BROOKLYN.


The Anniversary of our National Independence
was duly celebrated ia Brooklyn by the booming
of cannon the ringing of bells the deafening rattle of
fireworks and by pyrotechnc displays in the evening
Patriotism was at premium; but little drunkenness
was perceptibe about the streets during the entire day
and evening. The taverns and many Of the small
rgu-sbops were open during the forenoon, the same
ss heretofore, and attempt by the authorities
to interfere with them. 1t appeared to be understood
all around that it was Independence Day, and grog
wouldnot be disturbed until the Anniversary
After noon all nearly all the liquor dealers shut up
shop has been the custom previous occasions Of
the kind in this city 1t is worthy Of remark, how
ever that the places that open in the forenoon
bad but few customers, comparatively. Many were
deferred from going in for fear of being reported by
the Police al witnesses and thus good result was
accomplished by the officers without much trouble by
merely keeping within sight.
AT sunrise salute was fired from Fort Greene by
the veteran survivors Of 1912, and the bells OF the
various churches were rung for half hour at sun
rise, noon and sunset.
Tie CITY Hall and other buildings throughout the
city, the shipping along the wharves, and the ferry
boats the stage and the railroad were all deco
rated with the national emblem. The Navy Yard aod
vessels-oewar in tie WsllsbOut appeared gay Win
American flags floating from the masis -.
The several regiments Of the military comP'-,"s
the Fifth Brigade assembled at the Armo.! O.,
O'Clock in the morning. under command o. IS, go
Duryea The line formed in Hicss-st' INC
ing on Clark The companies were fully repIe's Tss
and made brilliant and credifaoH aPP0e 49,
marched through Hicks-st- to aontagu'P'ao''
Montasue-psss to Henry, through Henry to Atlantic,
M Atlantic TO Hoy. through HOyt 70 Futon-av, down
10 che Hall, where they passed inreyiew
hefors ,bs Mayor and Common Council. mounted
co,on.py from the Eastern District omitted the Usual
ceiemony in passing the Mayor, and added an addi-
tcnsl slight by elevating several whisk bottles and
pretending to drink therefrom. The Brigade then
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"a. continued with such complimentary pertinaci'y'
b., Il seeued as Il ii would never end.
The remaining exercises, which were to conss, Oh
ado nv the Rev. n. L. Froti ingham, prayer b. the
Rev. Jas. II. Means, another ode by q lady Of Dor
rteeter and beuedicton we did not hear. 1t was
tine q, return The procession was TO form again and
march 70 another great tent on the southeastern slope
If sjeeting House Ill., where dinner was set for $500
ueople. IL tie evening there were to be fireworks
and Governor Gardner would hold levee at Lyceum
Hall.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-06
RLACKMELL,s ISLAND.

The celebration at the Lunatc Asylum on Black
wells Island was most striking. The lunatics were
collected ia the several halls, when ono of their num-
Der read for their eiication the Declaration OF indie
rencence. They had also singing and performance
on the piano accompanied by yioins. Another OF the
inmates delivered able addresses, which were lis
tened to with great attention, and occasionally elected
the annlanse OF tic audience.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-06

Mitchell addressed the children, and the evening
closed BY grand dspIsy Of rockets and fireworks
The little fellows seemed fall Of joy, happiness, and
nnnfenf
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-06
sryDAY-sCHoOL CELEBRATION.

most interesting and appropriate celebration OF
American Independence took place IN the Reformed
Dutch Chuch on West Twenty-third-st., between
sixth and Seventh-avs, BY the Sabbath School con-
ne<.ted with the church.