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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-03-15
The Russian War.

This IS war to preserve and enlarge the
napal supremacy of England What possible
good can the United States derive from the
destruction of the naval power of the Car
Nicholas has for years fostered his navy
it has been favorite with him, and in his
partiality for this branch he has shown his
sagacity and his desire to promote the COM
mercial prosperity of his people His en-
pire extends along the shores of the Black
Sea, into which many of the rivers of Russia
empty. 1t is as natural for the Russians to
covet an outlet from that sea, as it would be
for us to desire an outlet from the Gulf Of
Mexico, if the Gulf could only be entered
by narrow strait; and it is as much in haf-
mony with the fitness of things that they
should have one
England has so long reigned empress of the
waters that she will not, if she can avoid it,
bear a rival and she has looked with jealousy
on the United States and Russia as the two
nations most dangerous to her monopoly Her
glory and greatness are all of commercial orr
gin. She is like ancient Tyre. Her
merchants are princes, and her traffickens the
honorable Of the earth and she sits very glo-
rious in the midst OF the seas and eIriches
x2zo .1<inps nf the earth eW;th theA mul6tude
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30
News by the Malls.


An Irish lady residing in South Broadway, Albany on
few hours.
The financial matters Of the city Of Trenton NJ j.,
have become that the store keepers with
whom the Oversesr Of the Poor has heretofore dealt
refuse any longer to trust the city and consequently
nothing 10 doing by the Poor officer to relieve the
wants Of that class Of unfortunatss.
The Grand Jury of the District OF Columbia 10
gagged in examining Witnesses touching the destruction
OF the stone sent by the Roman government to the
Washington monument.
man in st. Louis away with his neighbours wife
boots last week. He has been arrested and win be
tried for stealing the booS but the abduction of the
wife the law does not regard IS crime.
The patent roof manufacturing establishment Of j. r.
Nathurst and the South Nashville furniture manufac
tory in Nashvlle Tenn, destroyed by fire the
lsth instant. Loss $4,000. No insurance
club boat or race gig, called the Neptune, OF ST.
At the regatta on the 4th Of July 1t Will be rowed BY
mechanics.
Sixty nine deaths occurred in Boston last week. of
which twelve were from consumption
oommenosnent at Cambridge College takes place On
he 18th Of July.
Miss Harriet Russell has received the appointment
Richard Russell, deceased. Miss Russsr has had the
charge Of the Office during the time her father held the
appointment.
Mr.. David II. Deveaux, painter, committed sui.
eide By hanging, in Charleston g. c. On the 10th inst
John Roach hiss been sentenced In Worcester Mase
TO three months the House Of Corectan Destroy
ing vegetables In John Msoartys garden This 10 tue
Arst conviction under the act Of the late Legislature for
the bitter protection Q. gardens, ot:hayss, &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30
MARITIME INTELLIGENCE.


CLEARED.
ss sssmsiPp H 1pSn As.ms M,ys1H LIVINGSTON
Ship Ward Gould 81 John NV R"er:mish sons
Ennnas Lasuna and Porto cAbsio
Hs;$S: !s,s$ Vessels. Co.
BIs AoII. WA" smith
schf Rover OBJ. Curry Nassau-w Newmsu Co.
sSr Ann sSssD Myers GhsrisssonmDGilnss pSsssr
sobr Corne!a, Benson, New Bsdford-master.
schr Levi Rowe, Avery, New Hsven-master,
Steamer onsids, stacIhouss Phladslpni.~J Briggs
ARRIVED.
Ship Yorktown Meyer London and Portsmouth 40 days.
nth mdse and go Passengers 70 Grinne CO.
w,m TEL v FuR Msv,s nay 81 with Rdss and
sslP hsshisi x1sss.p II Skeri ssS i.s
Giloh.:t hence for ousSso ,0sh. i. 4 Ion 81 pass
Ss.:; az
s.rL " Poutnsx OF Phisdeiphisl Consnt. H.vana 7
Bls Adsy s;s Foster H;rassiso, 10Th nstwish Coffee
Brig oris.va of Belsss Staples cardne.s juno
sugar s,,, e Ysunss a 4 CO; vessel U, to master
;: FL. H.
sshr BarnSs% esi Y Sa M.s cro.sl Por.
WV &:t AZ Knob. s to % %
Ion IS 3d. spoke schr Miner, hence for Mobile days
Ssh, Mary OF NsE a.ysn ch.s ssd i inst
schr Mountain Eagle lot Harwich Robbins St Barts 10Th
inst with fruit to Gmsrtn. juno 26 lat 49, lon ~,
spoke whaling bsrk Ann Hodges Of and Sag Harbor
Schr Wood. Wood, Baltimore
Schr Fanny Hazard, Gaines. Hartford.
schr Grace Darling, Carr, Providence.
Scbr Thos Smith, Briggs Albany for New Bedford.
sohr Pearl; Kelly. Albsny for New Bedford
Schr Justna Hewitt Rondout
Schr Cen Marion, Foot Rondout for Warsham.
Schr r Wilson, Tucker, Port Jefferson.
Sohr Clarendon, Hall, Rondout.
BELOW.
The ship Shamrock Doane, from LIVERPOOL prevous sly
reported below not in sight at dark.
~. Ar.ora ~ vas Incorrectly reported below
inst Schr Challenge Of Eastpor reported below
more of either
CALLED.
Ship Aymar Searsport from Rkers Islsnd this morn
ipg bark Sarah Ann, Machias, from Throsgs Neck this
morning
Wind during the day SW.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30

An INCoRRIeIBLB BoY.-An officer of the House
Of Refuge furnishes the following facts in relation the
boy william Mccormick alluded to in paragraph yes
terdsy under the above caption Mccormick was an
orphan, and after being six years in the Orphans Asy
um. was at the age OF ten transferred to the Grard
College. He remained there two years. during which he
lost eye Having eioped six times he at last dis
missed from the nstituton and the Goth of March,
$780, committed to the House Of Refuge by Mayor
Jones. He could read and write, and had some know
ledge OF arithmetic On the 22d OF February, 1851 he
ipdentured to William h Rdgway, of Kent county
Delaware and returned in October Of the year
for misconduct Subsequently, he bound 10 W. H.
Ceilings Of Camden, Delaware, but again returned
ncorrisible. Having been an inmate OF the Refuge
for four years. and there being prospect OF OBJ
tanning another situation for him, the managers we're
induced to comply with his own request for discharge
BE promised he would 60 at into the country and
endeavor TO procure work during harvest He was fur
nshed with good clothing, new pair OF shoes, and
dollar given him for present necessities. Instead Of
going into the country he remained In town. spent his
money, and then came back to the Refuge. The next
day he left gsin, sold his shoes for nty cents got
drunk snd paid another aud third visit TO the Refuge
He was then told that he must 20 TO the Almshouse
where he now philadelphia Ledger, June 49,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30
Mayors Office.

PRESENT OF SPLENDID PAINTING TO TIE CITY.
By the following interesting between his
Mayor Wood and Mons Antonio Eex the celebrated Honor
French artist It wiz that the difficulty between
the latter the Directors Of the Crystal Palace has
been amicaby settled TO the satisfaction of both par
ties All the articles about which thu difficulty existed
will be packed up and sent to Havrs board sailing
vessel at cost OF between $500 to $780, M. Etex is
much pleased at the successful result OF his mission
that he bas presented to the city of New York his
magnificent painting which was exh ,ted at the Crystal
Palace, "Dexirous," he himself expresses it, to
seal the arts and sciences the intimate union exist
ing between France and the United States This paint
ing the glory OF the United States and several
the shield liberty The Mayor has given directions to
the Commissioner Of Repairs and Supplies to wait upon
Mr. Eex, obtain the psinting and maze arrangements
City BALL, where It can be seen the Fourth of July
next The following translation of Mr.. Etexs let
tiers to the Mayor, and his Honors answer thereto -
NEW YORK. June %, 1865.
The Hon. MAYoR-As q French citizen have come to
America TO look after the interest. Of compatross
e se
coed In that mission and desrous to seal by ths arts
and scence the ntmxte union existing between France
ard the United States, offer ~ gift to the city Of
New York my large painting representing the Glory OF
the United States in which represented the great
Ger the shield Of liberty Please to accept Honorable
Mayor, the assurance of my most distinguished ssnt
ments. ANTOINE EEK.
NEW YORK, June 20, 1885,
THE Hon. MAYoR-I had the honor of addressing you
yesterday, Offering as gift my large painting, &c. !!
forgot to say batn judge it convenient the said
painting be placed to morrow, your order
Of the In the City Hs to be exposed onthe 4th
Of July, anniversary OF the national festival and CON.
tribute to give sciat to that great day Please &c.
ANTOINE ErEX.
MAYORS OFFICE New York, June 20, 1855.
ANTOINE ETKx, ESQ -
MY DEAR SIR have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt OF your of the 28th and 29h inst
ing to present to the city OF New York your elegant
painting presenting the glory Of the United States
and the great who laid he foundation Of American
liberty. assure you, sir that feel much grati6ca-
ton in accepting, behalf OF the city Of which
chief magistrate, this valuable work Of art and will
transmit to the Common Council at its next session in
July, communication advising them of your liberal
donation. suitable place will also be provided In
Of the rooms Of the City Hail. where it can be exhibited
have the honor to be, your obedient servant,
FERNANDO WOOD, Mayor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30
BeIllRcrent Asylum.

The folio wing in regard to asylum for belligerents
has Issued from the United States Attorney Gensrsk
Belligerent ships Of war, prvateers, and a
OF either, entitled the of umanity,
porsy refuge in neutral waters from casualties of the
and
By the law OF nations belgerent ships. of war,
with their prizes enjoy asylum in neutral ports for the
purpose Of obtaining supplies Undergoing repairs
according 10 The discretion of the neutral sovereign
WHO may refuse the asylum absolutely grant 1t under
such condi tons of duration place and other crcum
stances, as be shall fit, provided that he must be
strictly imperial in this respect towards all the begs
rent powers.
Where the neutral State has not ssniaed it's deter.
mination to refure the privilege Of aiylum to bege
rent ships OF privaeers their prizes either be
gerent has night TO assume its existence, and enter
upon its enjoy meut subject to such regulation and
limitations The neutral State may please to prescribe
for its own security
The United States have not by treaty with any OF
the present belgerents bound themselves to accord
asylum ether but neither have the United States
given notice that they viii not do it, and Of
ports open for lawful purposes to the ships of
Of either Giea. Britain, France, Russia Turkey, Gar
DINA.
5. foreign ship of war, any prize of hers in
msnd OF bic officer, possesses, in the ports OF the
United States, the right Of exterritcristy and Is not
subject 70 the local jurisdiction.
9. prisoner OF war on board foreign man. of-war,
her prize cannot be released by habess corpus ssu
ing from courts either OF the United States Of par
tcuiar State.
l. But IL such prisoner of war be taken shore, he
becomes subject the local jurisdiction not accord
ing as be agreed between the political authori
ties OF the beligeren; and the neutral power
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30
Movements In the sioux Country.

WHITEHEAD, KANSAS TERRITORY, June Is, 1856.
Ihave NO idea that there will be any difficulty with
have left that region aud gone down towards Ash Ho
low Their purposc in concentrating at that point 10
dinerepty repofsed-some say IL Ia for pease; Others
and on the line OF emigration where they can supply
themselves with horses, mules and cattle.
Colonel Cook with four companies OF Dragons left
Fort Leayenworth last Tuesday, for Ash Hollow They
w reach there the last Of this and we msy then
expect 70 hear somethng interesting definite That
Ia the only sort Of force that should be sent to rht In
dams on the plains Infantry only at guard the
forts.
Colonel Cumming expects to proceed from Port Pierre
70 the country OF the Backfeet Indians In neigh
borhocd Of the Big Chief mountains with the expects
ton OF making treaty with that nation, II he should
fail he will have suffered great labor exposure and pri-
vatien rs well az considerable risk for nothing and
IL he should succsed, II will be the same for these In
clans are fsithle reacheross and wholly regardless Of
compacts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30

Mrs General Scott sails to-day for Havre In the steam
ship Ariel.
Hon. Scion Borand late Minister to Central America
has become part proprietor and editor Of the Little Rock
Arkansas, Democrat.
Col Thomas H. Benton has been invited to deliver the
address ct the Illinois State Fair in September next
ARRIVALS.
At the 81. Nicholas-Gov. w. ". Gibbs Nsvport: H.
Meigs, 81. Louis; DR.. B. w. Furguson KY; Rev A. Nj
Baldwin, Va; Chas Shelton, st. Louie Mr. Oliver Sing
Sing.
At the Astor House-Capt II. C. Pratt Mr. w. 4. Scott
Henderson, CANADA; Capt Meyer, ship Baker; Dr. Fox,
From Hsyrs, in ship VIM Tell-Gso s Thu,ber. Miss n
Ihurher, Of Detroit; Geo Lombard Boston, Green
Etling. G TORY, Work Kent, N Perry (dicd),
Dr. w Perry of New Hampshire
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30
Telcgraphlc Marine Report
NEW ORLEANS. june 28-Arr ship Mediator, New York
AeraId MarIne Correspondence.

Herald Marine Correspondence.
s.s: s!s$:1sss
..a Asa sssa ssn TnDh
r.nd steamer Delaware CePss New York; ship Samuel
oe
mouth; schrs Triumph, Baker, Salem.
n sG.s he
states that was
BARK Chaos, 81 Charleston, is leaking and will proceed
Telegraph EsoSs w..a on in the
BRIG Q BRINcxERHoEr, Phlbrook, from Gibara for
f J &. s < and
sa vlS nsR Of the Dfsd
register ' butt Il
shasport in 1877 valued At sovOo, owned BY NssH.
partially insured street. Her cargo said 70 b
Sem AsE paSmAs or Rsokl.nd, Gstehen, from East
esT ssv h & AZ. S y
sails and rigging, and her hull fast going pieces
The bark 81 John, Of glasgow came IN contact with the
i oH:a
June g-Ths park Of siege artillery for the
ksgSSiS Queer
In the tim n on board Of
The beseons Morris Island be lighted up the
23d June
The following notices from the London Shipping and
Wreck" has been placed spot where the stsa
s Il g; ~
= i1ss
spring tides, with The following srhs and compass bearings
o High nifs Is ns
ss ~::s Sf'y shd ;ssafs
Bailey MsS R .s Ts H s as9 e. g
sp 100 DO VIII OIL and eco lbs bone on board Sent home
Also arr bark Byron, Hersey. stonnston, to at for
sailed. ship sophi. Thornton.
antio Ocean With 700 Dbl: sp. 100 DO WI and bscfsss oil
spGas June May Aun Mseo%%ssr Hs 800 sp 81 told
sett da, sont, all we'll -'I' D''' p1
:r A ssa I vi. ST: u.
spoisnFeb = lat 81 8. Fortune, Beetle, NIB IS sp and
P,gs. May 4 ospy D.AGP Ng 60 ys
$ both AND iss and
wasn helpless condition. was landed At Payts and was
s 5H SssRs M Fl sine.
ess.s si. issn'..n las''ra
TO cruise; Eliza Adams Hswes do dol Euphrstcs Kmer
do do Illinois, Covi do; Splendid. smith, Edgartown DO
Heard from Apl IS lat 10 N, Ion l4o W, Wavsrly NB
40sp.
Spoken, SC.
Ship Live Yankee Thorndike, from Calcntta for London
April Is lat 40 8, Ion SO 80 T.
Ship stephen Goys Bsa,.y from New Orleans for Cal
Ship Augustine Heard Phipps, hence tApl 10 for Austria
.s s.:.;s APR, T. a.
T. lat a. "a 5, Ion a 15W.
ship Mary Glover from Callao March u for Liverpool
March 30, lat 10 8, Ion g3 Il.
clipper ship. with six topsail yards, painted black,
bound around the Cape date Staten Land
miles (bv ship Sarah Boyd, at Hampton KoadO.
ship nuscongss IRON Liverpool from Baltimore, June e.
lat S37 N, Ion n 40 w.
ship ishtfoot, Pierce from London (Maroh M for Cal
cussa. April So iss % 5, Ion 20 81.
ship shanshsi Given from Boston april 10 for Csllao
Nav lat 10 N, Ion @W
ship isaak Walton, Burnley hence april 29 for Cape
Tewn CGH, may 1s, lat 81 n, Ion ~ W.
ship Zone Bills, from Shields \, for New York. May r.
Ship ~ pbeen. Goodhue, from London april lW for Cal
Ship Chariot Fame from Liverpool for Boston, Jane
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30
C0r0ncrs' Inquests.

FATAL FALL FROM HoUsEroP -Coroner O'Donnell held
inquest yesterday at No. Cherry street. upon the
body of 4 man named Maxwell Munce, who came to his
death in consequence of injuries sustained by
falling from the roof of the above house to the ground
beneath From the evidence adducsd the occasion it
appeared that the deceased Thursday night went
top OF the house for the purpose Of cooling himself and
while there went asleep in close proximity to the edge
Of the roof Some time terwards il supposed
ss cs Of the %
distance of forty feet When discovered by the
inmates Of the house, life fast ebbiug and he expired
In few moments after being raised frsm the spot. The
jury rendered verdict Of death by fracture of the SKULL
recsived by an from the roof Of house No Cherry
street, the night of the 2Sth inst" Deceased was
about % years Of age, and was born in Ireland.
THE LATE ACCIDENT IN SEVENTY. SIXTH SrREEr-DEATH
OF ONE THE INJURED PARTY-Coroner Wilhelm held
inquest yesterday upon the body of Samuel Holiness the
carpenter who was killed Wednesday last, by the
falling of two story house, which he engaged in
removing from Third into Seventy sixth street.
The jury hearing the evidence rendered the following
verdict: "That tue deceased Samuel Holmes, to
his death from fracture OF the collar bone and seve
raj ribs, the shoulder and thigh and other injuries
ceived By the falling Of building in the OF Seventy
sixth street and Third avenue said falling being the
suit OF the careless in which the building was
raised by the contractor his foreman The deceased
was Oh years Of age and was native of New Jersey.
FOUND DRowNKD.-Coroner Hilton held an inquest
upon the body of q male child about Eve months old,
who found lying in the sp at the foot of Jackson
street. As the body was much deeomposed from the
length OF time IL had In the water II was
almost impossible to say whether not the child had
to its death BY Drowning; and accordingly tho jury
returned a verdict Of supposed drowning.
SUPPOSED SUIcIDE.-Infor nation was received at the
Coroners Office yesterday afternoon to the effect that
German woman about thirty years of age, named Ju.
liz Kilbride, residing at No. So Allen street, had CON-
united suicide by taxing dose OF audanum. The de.
ceased months ago attempted to destroy herself
by jumping OIL Of the docks into the river, but
fortunately rescued before she had sunk An inquest
will be held upon the body of deceased to-day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30

THE ESCAPED "NUN."-We learn from the
Christian Union that Miss Catherine Bunkley, whs es-
capped from the ssterhood at EmmstsburR, Maryland
last fall and narrative of whose history &C. was pre-
pared some time since and 1t her request injonsd ut
ready to be issued from the PRESS because shs
said she had not been permitted to either the
script or the proofs and suspected the publication
designed to Dure her. ID to before the public
with new narrative, prepared by person well quail
fed for the undertaking, under her own revision.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30

TEE BRITIsH RscRUITs.-The New Bedford
detained At Holmes Hole with passengers supposed to
have been taken from New York for the purpose Of
United States cutter toek the passengers referred to out
al the brig and sailed for Boston to day where they
to he landed The brig also permitted TO depart for
News scetis and lett Holmes Hole this morning. This
10 probably the best adjustment Of the affair that could
be made uLdsr the circumstances The poor fellows by
the ipterpositon OF government have been saved
from cruel services in the C nea and that 10 certaialy
" rth scnstfrg"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30

We lears from the Gallatin MISSY Argus that raps
was committed q married lady Of Copish county bv
negro man, who taken and hung BY the citizens By
Lynch law. II IL not more than q month since negro
was burned to death In sumpter county, Alabama Tor
aim LI gLeLCe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30
Superior Court.
Before Hon. Judge Campbell.

JUNE 2e- William b. Mo6dt u.s. the Sizpcxny Savings
Bank The plaintiff leased premises No. 1856 Broadway
to the Empire City Bank, which became insolvnt and
yielded possession to the defendanrs who entered and
occupied until May last They refuse to pay the rent
for the last quarter and pretend that they not
sgnees Of the lease, but had the privilege from the
Empire City Bank to occupy without rent The plaintiff
the answer but his Homer refused this summary pre-
ceedpg against savings bank, and retained the matter
until II could DO heard regularly. Thus this honorable
institution refuses to pay rent for the premises II has
use for banking house.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30

TO THE EDIroR or -HE HERALD
The present heated term commenced on Moadsy, the
2sth inst it Was preceded by thunder lghtnng and
rain. The tepsrature in equibrio at sixty six de-
srees from 10 NJ. OF cath to A NJ. OF 25th, seven
consecutive hours
Tie maximum and minimum and number OF degrees
change OF temperature follows
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30

ARREST OF PRINTER, THE MURDERER OF Thai
Mry-John l. Jackson, some years ago printer in the
Office Of the st. LOUIS Reporter and subseq
positor In the Reveille Office has recently committed
murder in Lexington, KY, for which he Is now in jail
that he confessed having killed here with
bowie bnife in 1S46 and that he also killed sherman
Thurston In December, 1913, January, 1S49 Jack.
SON. seems has been detected also in the commission
Of burglary and larceny in Garrard county KY, and
evidence found IN nus possession proves MN 70 nave
will remembered that after he left Louis he gave
currency to report that he had died of cholera He
lived in San Juan de Nicaragua for about eighteen
months.-S. Louis Mirror, June 20.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-30

enc hundred sad eighty two dsaths occurred 70 Pha
{. pLis Lat stsk. CONSUMPTION carried on .sssS.
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