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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-02

rane, with the Scarlet Letter In his pocket and
Other "hiefs of the Tammany coal hole, and the
Custom House clique, have got the precious
idea into their heads, that as the New York
democratic party was split upon the spoils, so
it can be reunited upon the same platform.
Hence their mission to Washington, preparatory
to the nomination of that poor, deluded man,
Fraaklin Pierce, for the succession, by the re.
conciled oficeholders Of Tamnany Hall.
We understand that, in behalf of treaty of
peace with the furnishing hard shells, (whose
ribs and hip bones have become painfully pro-
minent from dependence upon the soup
houses,) that Cochrane x Co., are urging upon
the administrator the advantages of little
roast beef and mutton chop or two to these
outside hard brethren. Redfeld, however, is
said to be as implacable againss them as
Bronson was against the softs. Ii, therefore,
the schedule of Cochrane IL Co, which pro.
poses to turn out from the Custom House a
lot OF soft shells GDcluding Captain RyndersD
and to put in their places an equivalent number
Of hard shells, is agreed upon as the basis of
the reunion Of the democratic party, Redfsld's
resignation before the President holds good.
We shall get a new Collector. We shall have
Franklin Pierce nominated for sc in Tammany
Hall by the recenciled spoils democracy, and
all the squabbles of the Cabinet will be at an
end.
his pocket) will most probably be successful
We may therefore look out for the happy con-
sequences which are to follow his scheme and
Redfeld's retirement One other thing, essen
tial to enable the administration to cope with
the Know Nothings in this State, appears to
have been overlooked; and that is portion Of
the spells to the Seward coalition party, in pur-
suance of the holy alliance lately entered upon
in our Twenty ninth Senatorial district Short of
afusion with the Seward coalition, we suspect
that the scheme of Cochranes delegation for re-
building the administration and the democratic
party upon the plumber of the Custom House,
will fall through. Master Cochrane with the
Scarlet Letter in his pocket) should instantly
call upon Seward and bring him into the pro-
posed reorganization. He aud the administra-
ton are ready for any thing to checkmate the
Know Nothings, and this is the last chance.
What precious lesson is all this upon "the
cohesive power of public plumber r'-what
commentary upon the rum and rowdy patriot
ism Of Tammany Hall, upon the principles of
hards and softs, and the peddling spoils sea-
vengers of this most wretched and imbecile
Pierce administration! Mark the perplexity Of
Pierce concerning these Custom House spoils.
Neither Cuba nor Central America appear to
have given him half the anxiety which be be-
trays upon these spoils of the Custom House.
Let us be patient. Let us hope for the best,
from the prospect of a new Collector and a new
Custom House spoils policy. John Cochrane
has the business in hand, and he seldom goes
upon fools errand to Washington. He cannot
be resisted, for he has the Scarlet Letter in his
nncket.
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NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2. 1855

lice are more efficient because every neglect Of
duty is promptly reprimanded or punished;
swindlers of every kind, who have heretofore
preyed upon the community without fear Of de-
lection, are now watched with lynx-eyed vi
GLANCE which has driven many of them out of
the city. All this and more has been effected
In less than month, and still the work Of re-
form proceeds with undated rigor. In some
instances, however, and we are glad in being
able to say they are as yet very few, persons
take advantage Of the opportunity afforded
them by the Mayor book, to indulge in COM
plants of q most trivial nature, for the mere
qualification Of an i'll will against their neigh
bors, while parties arrested by policemen make
use Of the same means to annoy them for any
fanced insult by which their digaity has been
offended. All such complaints should be dis
countenanced at the commencement, for they
must interfere with the successful operation of
the whole project No charge that cannot be
substantiated should be recorded in it; but
where the proof is uudeniabie, the grievance
complained of should be promptly redressed.
In this way the Mayors book oan be made
terror to all evil doors, whether in or out of
office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-02

The SANDMAN CRIMINALS AND THE ADMINS
Observation-Disclosures the efforts of Mayor
Wood to secure from the government at Wash
ington some action on its part appropriate to
the outrage which the Sandman government
has thought proper to infict upon this country
in q shipload of criminals from the dungeons
Of Genoa, nothing to meet the case has been
done. On the contrary, we understand that
tho District Attorney, Mr.. McKeon, is instructed
to see that these criminals are received as ex-
lies; and q procession in honor Of their arrival,
d la Kossuth, may be in store for them, for all
that we know. Who will volunteer to send the
Koszta letter to these valuable emigrants, on
the arrival Of the ship, and the inaugural?
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Fire bIarshal's Investigations.
ARRFsTa on CHARLES Or ApsoS.
Before Justice Wood.

before JUSTICE WOOD.
FIRE IN Prrr SrRuT-A very curious state Of affairs
has bsen exist;ng =, ,b. nr.miss. NJ ~ p;,. 49,. a.
20 es - 80 premises W ~ ~ s'iees aur
ing the last SIX or seven weeks There have been
than thirteen attempts made TO burn the said premises
The parties occupying the buildings have been kept in q
great state OF excitement. expecting every night to
burnt out Most OF these attempts have been made BY
ny ~ "a p,s VI saiPsnune on 'ae moor or wood.
Inns there been anv amount If DAMAGE done IN The
ses but enough las been done to istifv tie
companes in Witndra vim their resnonsbjlitv Hence
the owner IL without insurance Iin Wedn.sav avanJ
inc Last another at,emnt nads y, 6ra tha saiS 100
i,es how of about nine wears ~ aye name ph;;,,l
Ialy whose mother occun,es anartn,snts in IN. ra,
building of The p.emses ia ia aared N havsI
been seen 10 strike match and throw n Soxn among
some camphene or turpentine and set the san,e on
On this nformato, ofcer Cburcbil of The
ward arrested the how and him 40 tna saton
Yesterday the Fire u.rsh.l cona,.,.a .ha ,rv.s,u.
ton before Justice Woad and tha aviSanca n, yo1n
oir named Rosapna Pile shawed ,hst :. re 5.ssssSS
from rear room, me ~. n+ra ~ =. az s.rt,r. ~
u,,ch nv tic s,a;rs - = a,a,,i ~ ~ s.h Us.
Inc .hs recogniyea tba ha,, pni,; i,i NJ. aa A.
Ueht.a match on IN. aoor ana a.. sssard
ed annaren,v from camnhsas ar ANA =, ,h., Ss.;n
ton Size Instantly cayr n alarm ana t,a ;ns,as ~
The nremi.ss RIM into he sntrv and th
that time he fonna ana IN shon, ;,.n,r ,,n,a. &c.,
the noces came and FOOL the hov M ~ taSn ~ az
mar, ri ,he Sstsrce ,ns raIat,xss - a. 49, .h.t
heeft with tbsn, :, ahon, hsT nast az &C. .srn
The adioin;ra hn,lS;nr anS 49,, 80. 49,. sh.sh
for the ~ H. orinr s,,nsor e. H. .h ~ III
nncie ana Il vas MI nn.ii ~ 49,, tha. - ~
rested nv The no;ce THO hov Ssnss tha 49, ara
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The Pacific Railroad Project.

NEW ORLEANS, JAM 81, 1855.
An expedition is being organized here by the govern
ment for the purpose of securing further nformatons
relative to railroad route to the Pacific Capt Pope
with force of $50 troops to proceed to Ianos dc
ecado to ascertain whether water obanable there
means of artesan wells
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-02

costs William shorts, Ex'rs, plaintins, in error
w. the State OF Per nsylvania. Argument concluded
BY q. Ewing, for PLAINTIFF in No. s.
Jane A. Coy guardian, &C., appellant, Ghas. Mason
was commenced by Piatt Smith for appellant
anc continued by Hon. ) Chase for defendant Hsary
W. lie Puy, late Private Secretary to Governor Seymour
was admitted counsellor and attorney in this court.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-02

HALIFAX, Feb. l, 1855.
The royal mail steamship Canada from Boston ut 10
O'Clock A. yesterday arrived here at early hour
this evenings and after taking board the provnca
mails and supply Of COAL will take her departure at
about 10 o o'clock for Liverpool.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-02

The Chamber of Commerce held meeting the Msr
chants Bank at O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Mr.
Perit, President, and qsorum present After tn.
reading and adoption Of the minutes Of the las, meeting
the frat business In order the balo,ing for ne,
members OF the board. Mr.. Henry Ludlain, and Mr. C
=. Hsbicht were duly elected; and Mr.. Isaac H. smti
was elected member OF the Arbitration COMMITTEES
Mr.. Bsrstow, as chsIrman OF the COMMITTEES on thl
Usury laws said that he had been 70 Albany and pr-
sented 10 the Legislature the memorial prepasd ON III
subject that IL read in the senate, and referred
the Committee Commerce: and that II uas slso rra
the House, and referred TO the Judiciary Committee
A commpni oaton received from the Boston Faarl
OF Trade in regard TO and referred TO the
pirate committee.
Several other communications Of minor importa ne
having been received and rsfered 10 their apprsurs,
copmlt'ses, The Epard ijoxsred
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-02
A Singular Discovery.

CAPE ISLAND Feb. 1, 1885,
cutting down old tree near the Cape May
Court Houfe discovered the remains Of a that
supposed to be those OF Mr.. Smith, who disappeared
here very strangely sixteen years ago. The
coat and boots still remain around the skeleton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-02
me Africa's News mt New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS Jan. 81, 1865.
The advces by the steamship Africa reached this city
on Tuesday night by the national line and to-day
csed favorable effect cotton market, causing.
frmness, but without advancing quotations The
sales OF the day foot up IL 500 bales.
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United States Senator from wisconsin.

CHICAGO Feb j, 1855.
The Senate and Assembly Of Wisconsin met in joint
convention for the election of United States Senator on
Tuesday ard Wednesday, bat without efecting choice
They agreed to ballot again to-day but We have not vet
learned with what result
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-02

- BOsT0N Jan. 81, 1856.
The bark William NJ. Harris from Galveston for Bos-
ton, came In contact the 3lst ut at FIVE O'Clock in
the morning, with the bark Celestial from baltimore
and IN consequence of which the Harr Ind to be
doned with five hundred bales Of cotton on board Her
crew saved by the Celestial and brought to this
mart
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-02

Mr.. SouLE AND THE ADMINIsrRATIoN.--The
article under this caption, which we publish
in this papeg from the New Orleans Bee, SUBJ
stantially V1opts our statements and opinions
concerning the chain of causes and conse-
quenoes of the Ostend Convention, and the
resignation of his mission by our French Minis
ter to Spain. If the resolution adopted in Con-
gress calling for all our diplomatic cores
pondence not heretofore published upon this
Cuba question, is answered by a transmits on
OF this correspondence to the House, we doubt
not that our views and explanations Of Soule's
mission and the Ostend conference will be fully
confirmed. We are little appreheasiye, how
ever, that the Ostend journal, and the conf
Dental correspondence upon that extraordinary
assemblage, will be withheld from the public
eye as long as possible. 1t is almost too rich
for immediate publication.
One of the most striking evidences of the
moral cowardice Of Mr.. Pierce is in the fact
that the anti-Nebraska agitation in the North
frightened him off from the island Of Cuba
Thus the last instructions to Soule, resulting in
his resignation, were due to the ti-Nebraska
excitement which entered SO largely into our
Northern elections of last fall. Thus have the
South been sold upon the Nebraska bill. They
have gained Kansas and Nebraska, if they can
outnumber the free soilers, but they have lost
Cuba What glorious administration Let
us wait the return Of Soule
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nIarketS.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.

PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. l, 1855.
II money market is easier to-day Stocks are mac
tive. Reading, 800; Morris Canal, 14s Long Island
Railroad l5A Pennsylvania Railroad, 43ss; Pennsylvs
mia Fives So.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-02

The MAYORS COMPLAINT BooK-The public
have had fair opportunity to Judge Of the
effect produced on the condition of the city,
both in its moral and physical aspects, by the
complaint book established by the Mayor, i'm
mediately after he entered upon the duties Of
his Office. For it New York is entirely indebted
to Mr.. Wood, and to him, therefore, belongs all
the credit of the good which it has effected.
Dirty streets, distractions to the sidewalks,
and nuisances of all kinds are recorded in it,
and the officials, whose duty it is to have them
removed, are instantly notified by clerk ap-
pointed especially for that purpose. Occa-
sonally some rather singular aud amusing COM
plants find q place on its pages A woman
charges her husband with having deserted her
for another; shoemaker calls upon the Mayor
to assist him in obtaining a debt of q few dol
lars which a delinquent policeman owes him
for o pair of boots; bookseller, who has been
compelled to remove sign because it OBJ
structs the sidewalk, complains that his neigh
Dor on the other side of the way is allowed
to violate the ordinance with perfect impuuity.
But the great bulk of the complaints is against
the street contractors for failing to perform
their duty. In this last particular it has been
the means of effecting partial reform; and If
the Commissioner of Streets aud Lamps con-
tnues bis work with the same energy which he
displayed in the commencement, New York
will become one Of the ceanest and healthiest
cities in the country.
II is incumbent upon each citizen to assist
the Mayor in carrying out the objects for which
this hok was established, aud the most efficient
way In which he can aid him is by reporting
every case Of neglect to the clerk, either by
note or in person. Every violation of the Sun
day liquor law coming under his observation
should be entered upon it, and every omission
of duty on the part OF the police brought before
the notice Of the Mayor. As proof of the
good which it has produced already, we may
state that over q thousand dollars have been
recovered from Peter Funks, emigrant board
ing.house keepers, and other imposters
end restored TO their original owners.
Rowdyism, too, in its worst forms, has been to
a grea. extent suppressed; arrests on Sunday
for drunkenness, and the crimes Of which II is
the prolific parent have been reduced to less
than one tenth Of their former number; the po-
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United states Senator from ui,ne.s.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 1855.
There no quorum to-day in the joint convention OF
the two houses of the Legislature for the election OF
United States Senator.
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MARCY AND THE LETTER WRrERs.-The
Washington letter writer's persist in the asser-
ton that Marcy will shortly resign. We have
no faith in any such thing We rather suspect
that Cushing, Forney, and other Kitchen Cabi-
net conspirators are the sources of these re-
ports, and that their object is to famliarize Mr..
President Pierce with the idea that it would be
good policy to get rid Of Marcy. To be sure, in
The Dudley Mann disclosures there is sufficient
provocation for Marcy to throw up his commits
sion in disgust; but as against the Kitchen con-
spiracy, it is plainly his policy to hold on.
France has no temptations for him, for there
the spoils fall short of the expenses. Marcy
will stick to the spoils, and let the Kitchen dis
place him if they can. The best expedient for
driving him out will be to despatch Dudley
Mann as Minister to Paris. Hints we perceive.
have been thrown out in this direction; but we
presume that Mr. Pierce has had enough of
Dudley and his projected socialist rupture with
Louis Napoleon, by this time. The administra-
ton dare not send Mann to France Mr.. Pierce
is afraid to remove Marcy, and Marcy will not
resign. This is our view of the position of
Marcy and the Kitchen. Marcy has the whip
hand, and he will hold on.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-02

surRkE COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.

No. 46-Fdwsrd Hemdon vs. James c. R,dgnay, ct al.
Appeal from the District Court OF the Northern district
Of Mississippi Judge Campbell delivered the opinion OF
the court Affirming the decree Of the District Court with
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-02

There is political crisis at Albany. The whig
members OF TIE Legislature met in caucus last
night to ballot for candidate for tae seat to be
vacated by William H. Seward on the 4th of next
March in the United States Senate. Great efforts
were made to have the caucus full aud emphatic;
and the vote shows that Seward and his friends
have not been idle. One half the members Of
each House were in attendance. The Legislature
il composed Of thirty two Senators and one hun.
bred and t#entyeight Assemblymen. There wore
IN the caucus sixteen Senator's and six.yfour AS
semblymen. After the usual proceedings, and a
speech from the Lieutenant Governor, the baloting
took place, and resulted as follows
For William II. Seward. Observation-Disclosures. IA
Washington Hunt Observation-Disclosures. 2
Willard Fillmore Observation-Disclosures. 2
Ira 4
I" Blank l
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THE KINNEY EXPEDITION IN FULL BLAST.
WASHINGTON Feb ], 1855.
The rumor that the President will issue proclamation
prohibiting the departure of the Kinney expedition is
without foundation The report II is reported originated
with Mr. Cushing who is said to largely interested
he Transit Company Mr. Marcy stil endorses the
erpfise,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20
FITS! FITS! FITS

The NgctabIc Erfract Epileptic Pills, J5r the cure
gEas, SPo5mS Cramps and all .Ni,rots and Con-
StttdionaL Diseases.
Dersons who are laboring under this distressing
l malady will find the Vegetable EpiIeptic Pi.3
to bc the only remedy ever discovered for curing
Epilepsy or Failing Fits. These Pills possess
specific action on the nervous system; and, al
though they are prepared especially for the pur-
pose Of curing Fits, they will be found Of espe-
cial benefit for all persons afflicted with weak
nerves, or whose nervous system has becn.pros-
trated or shattered from any cause whatever.
In chronic complaints or diseases of long stand
ing. suPerndueed by nervousness, they are ex-
ceedingly beneficial. Price 50 per box or two
boxes for SIS. Persons out Of The city, enclo-
sing remittance will have the Pills sent them
by mail, free of postage. For sale by SETH s.
HANCE, No. lO5 Baltimore ST. Baltimore, 10
whom orders from all parts Of the Union must
be addressed postpaid. For sale by JOSEPH
ENTIER and +. c. WILLIAMS, Shepherdstown.
November 70 1853. l-ly
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LHrthcrProofS ofhe Efficacy Of Hancfs
Compound Syrup Of HOarh01md IN re-
Eeri,lo, 4M;cToJ NM, I

''','''s7 "SUtt'tIN nun
Mr.. GEORGE T. W.iRRLvG TON, residing
VI IN York street, Federal Hill, Baltimore, was
attacked with violent cough and sore throat,
after trying many remedies, was induced by
friend TO use tlance's Compound syrup Of Hoar-
hound and before using one bottle was entirely
cured.
'Iaothtr, yet more .l5toNtsh;ng Mrs. lIepriet-
Ia Merrick, residing in Monument street, be-
tween Canal and Eden streets, was attacked
with severe cough and pain in the breast
which was so intense, that il extended 20 the
shoulders, she was afflicted also with pain in
the side. After trying many remedies She was
persuaded by friend 30 use Ilance's Compound
syrup Of HOari. 1und aud after using three doses
she experienced great relief, and before she had
finished the bottle was entirely cured. Price
81 cents per bottle or 6 bottles Tor g 30. For
sale by Seth 5. Hance, IO8 Baltimore street;
Baltimore; aud in Shepherdsto"n by +. e. Vii
ii-ns and Josfph Emir. Nov. &c, IS53-Iy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-01-20
NEW AND SPLENDID GOODS
CANFlELD, BROTHER g. CO.,

NIhINT I'LL DIV ] ILL ~ W.
220 Baltimore ST., Corner Of Charles
z RE now opening lNagnifceat Stock
X of EEW GOODS, such as Amerl-
can, English, German and French Jewel
nv, in full sets and single pieces. Best
quality Gold Watches, viz: English lie
vers; Skeleton do; Duplex; Anchor rs
capement; Lepines, some very small Tor
ladies, set with diamonds and pearls ole-
rantlv cnamelIed; independent and quar-
ter second Watches; Hunting, Is carat
cold, Watches in every variety.
Rich Chain Vases, from Paris and Ores
den. French and Spanish Fans. Silver,
gold, ivory, pearl and leather Card Gases;
do do do Port Monnies. Elegant gilt
and bronzed Clocks, with CandeIabras.
.AiJata Uare-Spoons, Forks, Ladies',
Butter Knives, &C., oflhe best quality.
Plated Tea and Coffee Sets, Casters,
Walters, Cake Baskets, Vegetable Dishes,
TUreens, &C., &c.
Tortoise Shell Combs, new styles
English and american Table Cutlery,
Pen Knives Scissors, Razors, Sporting
Nniyes; Music Boxes, 2, ,, 4, and s
airs; Jewellers Scales and Weights, &c,
&c.
Watch Makers Tools and Materials ;
a complete assortment Of Dentist Files.
c., b. & Co., offer to the trade the
above goods upon the very best terms.
Call and examine.
November %, 1853. l--ly
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D0mesticS,

10 pieces Brown Muslin,
Is " Bleached DO
6 Cotton,
6 " Canton Flannel,
Osnaburg, Drilling, &c, just received and
for sale by J. l.. TOWNER.
NAN ARTICLES.-JeweIry,
L Canes, Whips, Gum and Imitation
Combs, Pocket Combs, Ink Stands, Por,
Monnias, Kazors, Pen Knives, Musical
instruments, &C., for sale by
Oct % u. G. WILLIAMS.
GAP Sega Cheese and M-ccaronI, for
y sale by DaUid BiLlnyer.
OICKLES in brine. just received and
K for sale by Dayid Bilimyer.
BACON and LARD; Patent, Fish and
ID ETHEREAL Oil, for sale By
Oct. Darid BiHmyer.
T OAF, Crushed, Pulyerized, Clarified
Il and Brown Sugars, and CoiIee--pur-
chased before the rise. Come, you shall
have the benefit.
Oct. I Darid BHlmger.
4 fine lot of ShaVl5 and Comforts, for
Il sale by IN lie Endrcc.
DRESH Soda and Wafer Crackers, Jus,
1 received ana Tor sale BY
oct2I III LQeEadref.
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS. SHOEs.-A
II fine stock Of Hats, Caps, Boots and
Shoes. for sale by j II UcEndfte.
CfTOVES.--.Tust received and for sale 2
- large lot of Coal and Wood Stoves.
Oct. q J II McEndree.