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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-15

IN
We have files OF the St. Thomas TINES to the
From tie Times Of this date We learn that the
Island Of Kits was suffering heavy mortality
from cholera Out Of q population Of $4,000, as
many - 1895 bad been carried OF within very
short time.
St, LHcia was healthy. Heavy rains had fallen
almost incessantly for several days. Preparations
are about being made for sugar making. Trade
was dull. The patriotic fund" hal already COM
menced to occupy the attention Of government.
st.. vincent's was said to be froe from disease,
but the President had prohibited the issue of clean
bills Of health until after public Thanksgiving. A
Few Lieutenant Governor was expected out imme.
diately.
In Grenada the importation Of quantity Of the
eegs and cocoons Of . variety Of the silk worm
which feeds on the leaf Of the palma Christi, had
excited some interest. For this acquisition the
colony IL in ebted to Sir William Reid, formerly
Governor General Of the Leeward Islands, and now
Governor of Malta.
The British screw steamer-of war Harrier run on
the Ane gads reef on endeav0ring to make the port
Of st. Thomas. and was compelled to throw six of
her guns overheard. She did not sustain much iu-
jury ho sever, and the guns were subsequently re-
covered.-N. o. Picoyune, Jan. 8.
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POPULATION OF 0swTgo, N. Y.-A census Of
0swego has just been taken, and shows the following
result compared with tho population Of the previous
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WASHINGTON, Jan. III 1855.
Rurored Rcsignafion Of MesSs. Souls, buchanan
and Mason Ger. Marcy Determined 10 Hold On
10 Has Conservative Policy, Come rhat may--No
Rsiayss snto the Cuban Fcrer.
IL IL Iumored here today that Mr.. Soue has re-
fgL ed bis commission, or that he Ia about to resign
e. unless Mr., Marcy will be kind enough TO vacate
Che State Department. II Ia also rumored that Mr.
buchanan and Mr. Mason Will also resign, unless
Gov. Marcy qnits the State Department, and mikes
room for EAST man. who Is ready TO annex
Cubs "pfs efully IL il is possible; orcibly, IL th re
is no other way OF d 3iDg It," Now, can tell you
most positively that Gov. Marcy has not the mos.
distant notion Of involving this country In war; bu,
that, on the contrary he viii continue TO hold the
reins tight over the numerous filibusters aud fast
men who happen to represent as now In Europe, Ia
Mex o, and In South America. IL the Alternative
Is presented 70 him, he will sooner resgu his place
than involve the cJuutry In war, or expose our ma
dcral escu!cheop. Let Soule cone home aud take
Che STUMP against Gen. Pierce aud his premier, he
viii hrd himself the laughing stock Of the country.
IL IL In vain that every effort liz now making TO
bring on relapse OF the Cuban fever; IL " IN vain
fist Eotthtrn Members are approached TO make
filihust speeches IN Congress.
The House Is cold aud frieid on the subject, ard
N IA DE Senate. Not thee cents Of &c ret sIvcs
morn would b. vCted in anv ems -geocy, AID you
az iust AZ well sst Il down FIRST 4ast that Cuoa
s;ii no he acquired urder General Plerces al
.;r,s+rat,ss. ard that even the annexation OF the
pxni-ich Tsls-ds Is indefinitely rostponed Tue
ne n dbl mafic cperatiors EXTENDED over too
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No. II Beekman street, Jan. II, 1855.
DEAR SR:-Your liberal ofer Secretary OF the New
permission for my subscription TO the bonds Of that
company, am reluctantly compelled to decline. At the
same time allow to you that this line Of con-
duct originates In want Of confidence In the abilities
OF your directors, in disbelief In the productive
ness of the investment but is forced upon me simply
and solely by the fact that the first install ent of
per cent on the amount you SO magnanimousy permit
TO pay in exceeds the full value of my real and per-
al estate and above my legal ,bts by $500 9S
must really compliment you the liberalty OF time
offered for subsequent insta ens; but as the first one
lament that even an in their terms
will be of little avail until the chief impediment is eec
tually removed. Under all these considerations, am
sorry to inform you that the amount purporting to
have been bid In my name, win have to be taken
some other person possessing larger fortune than and
q similar name with your obedient servant,
THOMAS PICTON, Editor New York True American.
To NATnANIEL MARSH, Esq, Secretary, &c.
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EDGART0WN. Jan 10 Arr sohrs Fessenden Hooper, Pro-
violence for Sedgwick Ne; Ann Denman Gitche NYork f
rortaId NoIthsrn Light Doyle philadslphis for Rock
Sid schrs Denman, and Northern Light.
In port evening soop Triumph. schr in Outer Roads
unknown.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan IA. Mari barks Japonios
Power Havana IL days; Azof Summers Messna CD days.
Jacob Prentice NOresns; Laeomo Boston; schr Boston
Ga 18Th steamship City Of Boston Baker, Boson ship
philadelphia, Poole Liverpool; banks Thomas Dallet Dill
Laguayra; Thomas Baxter Scul Boston; brigs Condor
Chase, Arseibo, Prs Wappoo Coombs, Porto Rico Thos
walters Hiorth Antisua schrs Nary endrickop Boston,
Miller Jarvis Lyon, Fisher; Jos Rsey, Sedman and
Edwin Reed new, Green. NYork.
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Subscription to Great Railroad
Loan.

OFFICE NEW York AND ERIE RAIRoAD Co.,
NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 1855.
SR-You are hereby notified that your offer to sub
scribe for Of bonds Of this company eighty
per cent, the terms of the proposals for loan or
000 dated October %, 1854 has been accepted
The frst nstament of ten per cent payable receipt
Of this notice. at the transfer Office No As Wall street.
20 per cent on the ............ Goth January.
80 /" .............. 1st February.
20 I" /" .......... 18th February.
20 ............. LIST March.
Respectfully yours, NATHANIEL. MARSH, Secretary.
To Thomas picton Esq II Beekman street.
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schr Queen. Smith, Phladelphia for New BEDFORD
Schr Z II Atwood new. Atwood. Boston, 5 days.

BELOW.
Ship Carnatic, Dsvsrsux, from New Orleans, days with
mdse. 3tts ftsfstf fE Sfsk& 49, 'fa43t
SHIP Dorcas Prince. Lawrence from New Orleans 20 days
with mdse.
Ship Telassar, Mitchell, from Callao Aug n.
Bark Ann Harley (brl Kerr from Glasgow, TO Innes.
Bark Grand Turk, johnson. from Messins. Nov H. WITH
fruit
Bark -, Of Philadelphia, from Baltimore.
Also, ship, unknown. tt3
The above all anchored ON the bar. ~
SAILED.
Ships Robena London; Cooper, BonAire; Wnietts
new Clipper San Francisco Eeptunes (cppor) do.
Advance Mobiles barks Kate lincoln Demarars GrsenAsld
San Francisco; brig Sutton, Eeuvtas, and others. =
Wind during the day fresh from ENW. gsse ssat :
Telegraphlo Marine Report.
BOSTON Jan I4-Arr ship Ladoga. Leach, Cadz Dec IS
left ship Mary Ann ds to load for Norcans and the bark
Mary Barney sail for the port in three dsyB
lost overboaidJanS 8. James Dyer. an Englishman.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan PAR ship Katahdid NYork.
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OFFICE NEW YORK TRUE AMERICAS

Respectfully yours NATHANIEL. MARSH, Secretar
To Thomas Picton, Esq, II Beekman street.
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For particulars Of loss Of whaeshp City see general
See arrivals at this port.
SKIP PLATO Boyden, frc N West Coast Of Sumatra fer
for repairs.
BRIG Avon Cav from New Orleans Maraeies at Nor
folk in Distress dsmasted 10th ult off tho
rds and on the 10Th had everything washed Of and
boat stove; 7h inst anchored south OF Care Henry
about eighty feet from the breakers when the
Plume Hampton came to her assistance and towed up
to Norfolk.
BRIG MERMAID OF SALEM which ashore Cape Hen.
ry 9th Oct got of and arrived at Norfolk 18th inst
repairs.
somR GEs yEAsiE witha cargo of COAL is ashore at Co
basset
Spoken.
ienc Nav far Fra
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Personal Intelligence.

G. p. R. james, British Consul at Norfolk will deliver
an address before the Petersburg, va Library Associa
ton on the 25th inst.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-08-03

FATAL srnoKE BY LreurNlNG.-An extraordlna-
~ and most distressing case of death by stroke of
lightning, occurred on Thursday last, near Irving
ton, washington Irving'S reSidence,) on the
North river. Mr.. john Thomas, formerly of the
firm of Thomas & franklin, of New York city,
was at work in an open field, turning swaths Of
hay With pitchfork, when thunder shower
passed over, and strea OF lightning struck the
end oil his fork, shattered the handle, entered his
site, intlicting wound like gun-shot wound
about two inches in diameter, and passed out
through the crown OF his head, leaving an anert-
ure about one inch in diameter in his skull. Of
course his death was instantaneous. The same
streak of lightning set fire to small stack OF hay
upon which son of Mr.. Thomas was at work,
and Scorched the young mans legs severely, but
his injuries are not considered dangerous. This
occurrence took place in open field, at consider
able distance from any tree or building, and ii is
supposed that tile electric fluid was attracted by
the steel Prongs of the hay fork which the deceas-
ed held in his hand.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-08-03

Tag NATURALIZATION Laws IN GREAT BRITAIN.
Citizenship in Great Britain is not so difficult to
be attained as might be imagined. There is some
delay and unnecessary routine to be performed,
and rather heavy expenses in the way of fees to
be provided for, as is common with everything in
in which the English government has finger, but
the provisions fthe law regulating naturalization
are, on the whole, very liberal. In the statute
and Victoria, 66, entitled ian act to amend the
laws relating to aIiens it is directed that the ap
plicant must send to the Home Secretary memo
rial praying for the grant, and setting forth the
name, age and profession of the applicant, wheth-
Ell married or single-if any children or not-Of
what friendly State native-and if he intends to
continue or reside IN the United Kingdom. This
memorial must be substantiated by an affidavit of
the petitioner, and the declaration of four house,
holders of good repute, afrmatOry of his respect
ability and loyalty. A certificate of naturalization
is then issued, which entities the person to whom
it is granted, the right to vote. hold freehold prop
erty, and all the other immunties and privileges
of British subject, except that of seat in the
Legislature OF Privy Council. The cost OF procu-
Iing this certificate amounts to nearly $50.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-08-03

SCENES IN NORM CARoLrEA--The canvass in
Inc Mountain District between Clingman and
Carmichael is progressing with more acfimony and
heat than in any other Dsinctin North Carolina,
personal difficulty growing out of political mat
ters has arisen between Jno. D. Hyman, ESQ.,, sen.
or Editor of the Asheyille Spectator "a paper very
warmly in favor of Mr.. Carmichael and of the
A challenge was passed and accented with rifles
at forty yards. Friends and the law interposed,
but, Notwithstanding, the parties had left for the
scene of deadly strife. Welearn that the parties
met, but that by the violation of one Of The Terms
OF the combat by Mr.. H., The affairs was termina-
ted. Jno. Baxter, Esq, was Mr.. Hyman's friend
we hear.-M Y. Express.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-08-03

A SwrxDLE AND HOAX few DAYS since we
published an account of theromantic escape of a
Of his bringing slave 10 this city, and ofthe s1es
cue of the said slave by a party Of negroes. The
captain of tie barque General Taylor, the vessel
said to have been concernelin bringing the Gu
ban and the negro TO this port, has called at our
Office 10 deny the whole statement. The story
was given in plausible manner, and one gentle
man, in sympathy for his misfortune, not only sun
pied alleg refugee from Spanish tyranny with
clothes, but obtained him good bond at fashions
able boarding house. From these yeryrespecta-
BILE sources was derived the information we pnb
lished. Subsequently the gentleman who had be-
frended the fellow ascertained that he was a con-
snmmate rascal and that his whole story was
ialse.-Phii. Amtncan.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-08-03

WOuld'st thou give to another the heart that IS timer
The spirit that clinseth TO thee
witha iervor as deep as the saint 10 the shrine
Or the woTshipper bending the knee3
Woudst thou bid her forget thou hadst ever been dear
Wou!d'st entreat her loves letters to rend,
And think OF thee ever when absent or near
Asa stranger, OF brother or friendE
Could'st thou freely confde to another the heart
That ne'er but one idol has knoWnf
AN ms s ~ ta, NY Iisted with thine oSyu7
CoulLst say other lips might whisper her name
In tone far more winning than thine?
That the step fanOther might send through her frame
A thrill OF wild rapture divine!
Dost think that the fountains OF love in her breast
eau be moved or restrained at her viii!
That its waters, by reason commanded to rest,
Can by magic grow suddenly stilll
That the pillows OF feeling which rise at the thought
or parting nom Thea eau be cTushettI
No sooner the waves, that were never ty aught
Save the voice OF the Mighty One hrshed.
Or, e'eu could it be, would 1t glad thee to hear
To another her spirit could turn2
Wouldn't smile if assured that her vision was clear
The worth OF that mind to diScern9
PeIhapS-thO' fancy she'd read IN thine eye
When thou bads't her thine image forget,
In the grasp OF thy hand and the halEsuhed Sigh,
Some traces of IeHder regret.
If thou ever hadst spoken in Flattery's tone,
Might love have been unquenChed by disdalni
II hound thee the garb OF indifference thrown,
Might reason have sunLered the Chain.
II all that is noble and manly and good
Had not caught her affections at hTst,
Might pride thine alurements have boldly wthstoodS
Or firmnesS loves golden chain burst
Obi saw not tits but to reLinauish thee nowI
ThoSe words chill tho lie blood withiHI
Dost Think she could perjure her soul with a
To love where her heart meier has been2
No, mol she would sooner on some desert shore,
Like mariner shipwreCked, be cast,
And In Memory, there, live the bright hours DER
That were hers in the beautiful past.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-08-03
Editor Wharton.
Ouorsaus tandem aLutsre, lEe.


Wharton, Editor of the Wheeling Times and
Gazette, has come out flat footed on the slavery
question, avowing the most arrant ftee-soil doc
trines and seeking to engraft them on the minds OF
his readers. From certain niimations in the nrtl-
Gle to which allurle, infer that this overt de-
monStra:ion was designed to feather the authors,
nest in some free State, whittier, "God bless him,
let him GO and that right speedily. Evidently
Virginia is not good enough for him!-Parkersblrg
Gazette.
His voice is as one crying in the Wilderness
Prepare ye the way, for 10! 1 comes and they are
preparing the way; hear them:
We are told that Wharton of the Wheeling
Times has purchased an interest in the Massillon
News, and is about to remove to that prosperous
village. Mr.. w. has done a giant service in
Western Virginia, and will be missed from
Wheeling, where he has ever been one of the fore
most in advocating and working for the interests
of that city.
We congratulate the people of Massillon and of
Stark county, IN securing so valuable an ncGuisl-
ton to their numbers. The press of Ohio will
welcome Mr.. Wharton to the Buckeye State.-
ClsueLaHd Herald.
We endorse every word of the above. Wheel
ing will lose one of her abest men when WhHr-
ton leaves. He will be warmly welcomed to Ohio,
where he will feel more at home than among the
pro-Slayery element that have always surrounded
HIM in NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Journal.
He twill feel more at home" than when sur
rounded by tile constitution and laws of Virginia,
ofcourse he will. Didn't we always tell you sol
Sic semper-A6oLtionists
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-08-03

LACE BIER.-HoD 1t is ,nade.-An interesting
lager bier trial came of in Petersburg, Va, on
Saturday, in which interesting lager bier statistics
were brought out on oath, ami may, therefore, be
believed. Mr.. Solomon Keyser was tie defend
ant, and was charged with keeping tlisorderly
bier saloon. A veryrespectnble German witness
in the case defined what lager bier was. He said
it was manufactured of malt and hops, and 10
make it bitter all extra amount of the latter was
thrown in-that was bier. This comnound was
placed in barrel with casing of rosin, and wa S
laid in cellar, from which laying in store was de-
rived the name lager. This was lager bier, or
stock aIe.' The witness thought ii might burst
man, but would not make him drunk. He had
phia TO put II TO 20 glasses (pints) under their
wristbands in one day, and never feel the effects.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-08-03
Another Ietter from n1ra. Pugzlem.

CFTom the Boston TranscTiptO
MIS-. PuZzlemS IS compliments TO the editor otthe
Transcript, and was somewhat confused to see
her letter In the paper; but it has done Paul
sight of good already. He is scarcely of age, and
letters for him almost every day addressed to
Paul PW<Slen Esquire. You see talents will
make their way, and your printing that letter has
brought him all sorts Of offers. / never knew
there was so many societies. But none of them
| seem to suit him as yet. He can have the agency
| OF several, but they are not the thing. The new
society for the more general diffusion of spnng
physic among the heather and the female auxl-
laTy society for clothing the naked among the In
dian tribes have urged him 10 go as their travelling
agent Two other societies are after him, one for
the gradual Suppression ofdog days in the New
England States, and the other for securing of the
next Legislature for the dispersion of frogs on the
banks of the newfoundland. The ProphYlactic
Steam Pill Manufacturing Company made him
very liberal offer. and he on the point of clos
ing the bargin when he discovered that the liked
salery of $4,000 was paid quarterly-in pills, at
| the market value.
Paul has been great reader of religious books.
He has religious preferences whatever, and
would willingly take orders If nothing better offer
ed. Indeed, it has been intimrted to Paul that if
he will apply himself to the proper studies for
season he may have cali from a small parish in
the northeasterly part Of the village Of SOwdust.
But the people poor, old fashioned, apostolic
cal set of fellows, and still so far behind the
times as to expect their minister to visit them at
their houses and actually SET value upon the
| parochIal relation. This will never do Tor Paul
| He would have no objection to "wag hisp pow in q
pulpit'' on the LORDS day, but he must look upon
the other six his own; and there is no chance,
1 suppose, of getting situation on these con-
ditions, with four or five Thousand year, he has
pretty much given up all thoughts of the ministry.
Perhaps some Of the vacant parishes in the city
may find him employment should he decide to take
orders. But his mind IS more set upon trade or Il
treasurershiP. How is it. dear siE, about -bonds2
Paul says he has enquire, and that's easily fixed.
When the concert gets run down, md that's very
often the case, you know he says the treasurer,
beside good many favOrs that from time TO time
he eau put in the way of his bondsman, according
to agreement, takes care to secure him; fol- he
says-and its very gratifying 10 me who brought
him upto see how fixed his PRINCIPLES are-he says,
if there's honor among thieves, it stands to reason
there ought to be amoag treasurers and directors.
Your grateful friend,
POLLY P. PUZZLEM,
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-08-03

CAMPnENE ExPLosroN.--MoTHER AND CHILD
BURNED To DEATH!-A most shocking occurrence
transplred at Michigan City last Friday afternoon,
by which mother aud her child of four or FIVE
years, became victims of the imprudent use OF
camphene or burning fluid.
The family of Mr.. Doyle, provision dealer of
that place, had been in the habit Of starting a fire
in the stove by pouring camphene upon the kind
hngs and wood, and applying match. Friday
afternoon Mrs. Doyle proceeded to light fire in
order TO prepare supper, after her usual custom,
and having paced Shayings and wood IN the stove,
commenced pouring the fluid from some vessel
upon the fuel. UnhappIIy, and unsupported by
her, some live Goals had remained in the stove
from previous fire, and the fluid burst into a
flame, which, running into a vessel IN Mrs.
Doyle's hand, exploded it and covered her and
her child, who stood near with its burning con-
tents.
She caught up her child, and throwingit into
bed, endeavoTsd 10 cover it up, and then rushed
out doors for help. The neighbnrs who saw her
describe the sight as most appalling; the flames
entirely envelOped her, and rose Ten feet above
her head. She was finally wrapped in a carpet
by one of the neighboS, and the fire extinguished,
but not until she was horribly burned, and died
that night in the most extteme agony. The child
was !right[ully burned, and died few hours after
its mother. In view of this and other melancholy
accidents connected with the use OF camphene
and burning fluid, will not the public Ieurm that
they are as dangerous as gunpOwder.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-08-03

BHon. Charles Sumner was considerably injur-
ed by being thrown from a carriage, on the lower
side Of the Mississippi some days ago. He waa in
buggy which was dashed against the projecting
rails ola zig zag- fence, with such tremendous
force that it whirled some tenor twelve feet into
the aiT, aud turning sevsSSl complete Somersets
came down upon the ground with Mr.. Sumner
under its wreck. fortunately the shock had de-
had not attempted to leap. The fall stunned him
and it was impossible for him TO exlrcate himself
until party III another vehicle came to his assist
ance. HIS leg proved severely bruised and one
Of his toesvery badly crushed Even now he has
not sntiIey recovered from the injuries. He still
walks quite lame
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-08-03

AwFUt. SCENE At FrRE--rhe st. Louis Dem.
ocrat, in giving account or the late destructive
fire in that city, says:
"when the fire had peen subdued, and the sta
Bile was heap of ashes, the charred remains oil
some three or four of the noble Leasts were Vel
visible, lying amind the cinders, as if they strug-
gled most fearfully against the remorseless flame.
Some three or four of them were taken out of the
stable partially roasted, and yet with sufficient
life and strength TO walk about. The piteous
winnowingsof these animals, as they stood trem,
bling IN the agony of their sufferlngs, moved the
hearts of all who saw them. They were taken out
to Choteau pond by some humane individuals, and
there shot, and relieved of their sufferlngs."