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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-25

The FINALE OF CASTLE GARDEN-We have
heretofore informed our readers of the decision
made by Judge Hoffman, Of the Superior Court,
in the matter Of the projected emigrant depot
at Castle Garden. We give to-day the learned
Judges decision in full. It reviews the past
history of Castle Garden, and as such is in
teresting. 1t considers the allegations made by
he opponents of the measure in respect to its
being nuisance and on the opinions of the
physicians and adopts, set up in reply by the
Commissioners of Emigration, declares that
hose allegations and apprehensions are un-
founded In that view it is important, as tend
ing to remove the public fears as to the conse-
quences which might arise from the aggrega-
ton of emigrants at that point. And finally,
the Judge declares it as his conviction, that
"to arrest the plan of the Commissioners, full
as it is of so many undeniable benefits, would
be rash and unwarrantable exercise of power"
And SO Castle Garden passes to its unworthy
finale. Well, it is the fate of all earthly things
to see their glory departed; and that historic
place cannot escape the inevitable doom. "Icha.
bod! Ichabodp' is now its appropriate motto.
The vast hall, where the wealthy, the gay and
the beautiful SO lately assembled to listen en-
raptured to the notes of Jenny Lind, of Sontag,
and of Grisi, now goes to be cut up into misera-
bic Offices, and kitchens, and eating rooms, and
dormitories, for the accommodation of the Irish
peasant and the Dutch bauer. 1t is utilitarian
age; and perhaps, after all, the conversion of
Castle Garden into carauanserai, for the
shelter and protection Of the poor outcasts Of
Europe, may not be the worst change that
could have been effected in it.
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less from the start, he was deserted by Con.
gress, and has been repudiated by the country.
1t was rash act on the part Of the Secretary
Of War to undertake defence of this Pierce
administration, even amoog secessionists and
flibusters. Let the Chevalier Soule aud the
Cuban Junta explain. 5@
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-25

PROVIDENCE, June %, 1866.
Cotton has been quiet. Sale moderate extent at
steady prices. WooI-Prices rather rmer with light
stock and quiet market Sales b8, 700 pounds Print
ing clothg-The market continues active an advance
Of one quarter cent last weeks prices and closed
with tendency to still further improvement The best
eex64 were held firmly at the close, at SIC. Sales Of
the week, 50 800 pieces
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-25

THE SECRETARY OF WAR ON THE CuBA CUES
TIoS.--In late speech to his friends aud fellow
citizens in Mississippi, Gen. Jefferson Davis, the
Secretary Of War, charges the failure of this
administration to acquire the island of Cuba
upon Congress. If Congress had only acted
upon the Black Warrior case in bold and
warlike style-if Congress had only shown
proper confidence In the President, In granting
him the discretionary ten millions which he
asked Of them--we might have had different
state of things. But why this lack of conf
dences 1t was democratic Congress-over-
whelmingly democratic in both houses. Gen.
Davis knows why it could not trust Mr.. Pierce !;
but it was o delicate topic, and we must excuse
him. Congress had no faith in an administra-
ton which was mixed commission of Van Blu
rem free sellers and Southern secessionists, and
which, in our foreign and domestic affairs, had
shown itself to be utterly imbecile, incompetent
ard unreliable. Had Mr.. Pierce shaped his ap.
pointments and his policy upon the Union prin-
ciples and Union men Of the country, there
would have been no lack of confidence In Con-
gress or among the people. But proving faith.
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T III r L A u Il T N Il w s i.
BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TELEGRApHS.
nIardsr Through Jeal

Marder Through jealousy.
BosroN, June "a, 1856.
Last night actuated by jealousy Lydia James stabbed
Francis Matras, sailor, in North street. thst he ded
to-day in the hospital. Both parties-colored.
We have an easterly wind all day, and this evening:
rain is falling
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-25

The ADMINIsrRATIoN-A CRUMB OF COMFORT
One of our Wall street contemporaries, the
Journal Of Commerce, regales its readers with
the following amusing puff Of the foreign poll
cy Of Pierce, Marcy, Forney g. Cos
The conduct Of the government in REFRESHING all enter.
prises aimed at the possessions OF the weak ad
jacert to the United States highly credi.abe tbs
other powers their warm approval The Minister from
Spain has taken We learn express TO tbs Sc
Of STATE ms with the efforts made TO
island Of Cuba. great service has been rendered to
the people Of the United States BY this policy which,
repeat is highly credtaSe and honorable to the present
government
There are, however, several little outstand-
ing balances against the administration, which
have been overlooked in this charming eulogi-
um of our Wall street philosopher. Was the
bombardment of Greytown an act depressing
an enterprise aimed at the possessions of
weak power adjacent to the United States ?"
Was the late virtual expulsion Of our ambassa-
dor from Dominica by the French and English,
and the acquiescence Of the administration in
this proceeding, calculated to protect the indie
perderce of that weak republic? And was the
treacherous discovery and exposure of the late
Cuban conspiracy, through secret govern
ment agent sent to Havana, in the disguise Of
friend, :" a great service rendered to the people
OF the United States" or great outrage? Even
in reference to this Kinney expedition, its chief
was first led astray by the Presidents organ at
Washington, and its high Communications Of the
proposed colonization of Nicaragua AS we
understand it. from the facts before us, the 10.
reign policy Of this administration has been
series Of deliberate treacheries and bad faith,
from beginning to end Our Wall street con-
temporary is getting rusty. What is II driving
OF now?
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here towards herself Whatsoever sympathy,
however, may be felt amongst us for either side,
of one thing both may rest assured, and that is,
that the United States viii not suffer either the
allied governments or Russia to violate, in re-
gsrd to them, the principle OF non interference
with neutral rights.
From the promptness with which the British
government FASTENED to contradict the state
ments put forth in Count Nesselrode's circular,
and thereby allay any anxiety to which they
might give rise in this country, an inference
may be drawn which is gratifying to our feel
ings of national pride. The disposition which
it manifests to inculcate the good will and
friendly feelings of our people, by faithful
adherence to its recently declared policy on
this question, is evidence of the predominating
position which this country now occupies in re-
gard to European affairs To enable us to main
tain that position unimpaired, our government
ought to understand that one of its first duties
is to guard jealousy against any encroachment
upon the rights Of neutrals, let it come from
whatever quarter it may.
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The Southern Mail .

The Southern Mail.
BALTIMORE, June "A, 1855.
New Orleans papers Of Monday are received. They
contain no news
It has rained here excessively hard to day
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The SCHUYLER FRAUDs-AN IMPORTANT De-
cIsIoN.-We publish this morning the decision
of the Judges, delivered on Saturday, in gene.
raj term, in the case of the Mechanics Bank
against the New Haven Railroad Company. It
was an action originally brought to recover the
market value of a certain amount of the stock
Of this railroad issued by Robert Schuyler and
received by the Mechanics Bank of this city, in
good faith, as hypotnecasion from Alexander
Kyle. The case was heard in special term by
Judge Boswortb, and decision rendered in
favor Of the plaintiffs for "a per cent, being
the market value of the stock at the time of it's
passing into their hands. From this decision,
On appeal was taken to the general term and
the Court gave judgment on Saturday affirm
ing it.
This decision Of the general term applies, we
presume, to all the fraudulent stock SO isQU1
In accordance Herewith, the stockholders VI
the New Haven Railroad Company find them
selves saddled with the enormous debt of some
$2,OO0,OOO. The capital representing only
$3,o0O,0OO, the property is thus diminished near
ly one-half in value. This will be terrible blow
to the thousands of individuals in New York and
the Eastern States, who had invested much or
all, of their means in that concern Many of the
shareholders are widows and orphans, who thus
see half their means of existence swept away
by this food Of fraud. It is not, we regret to
say, on the directors of the company that this
blow falls, but upon the innocent shareholders.
If these latter, however, had watched over their
interests with more assiduity, and not elected
to the office of directors mere constituencies
spectators, gamblers in stock-the drones who
prey upon the Industrious classes Of society
such an evil could never have befallen them.
Let this example act as lesson for all time to
come. We pity the shareholders, but the judg-
ment is Q righteous one.
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ANOTHER EUROPEAN MEETING OF AMERICAN
DIrLoMArs.-One Of our Paris correspondents
has informed US that, at late review of the
French army at Paris by the Emperor, there
were present the following American ambas
sadors:--
Hon. A. G. Dodge, Minister to Spain.
Hon. J. L. O'Sullivan, Minister to Portugal.
Hon. Lewis Glass; Jr., Minister to Rome.
Hon. Auguste Belmont, Minister to ~
Hague.
Hen. John Y. Mason, Minister to France.
What is the meaning Of all this? Perhaps
another conference on the Cuba question. Who
knows? When does the Honorable A, Dudley
Mann set out for Paris? Or, who goes in his
place? We must not lose sight of our Spanish
relations under the auspices Of Mr.. Dodge. He
has not gone out there for nothing. Let all
hands prepare for another Ostend manifesto.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-17
Prospectus Of the
KANSAS HERALD OF FREEDoK
PAPER POR THE MILLION.

TNHE HERALD OF FREEDOM is an independ-
i eflt weekly newspaper, devoted to Freedom
and the interests of Kansas Territory. It's pat-
hshed at Lawrence, Kansas T., on Saturday o.
each week, at 81 per ennnm, strictly sn adraaoe
The HxRAip contains thirty-two columns o
reading matter, b printed on tne white paper o
very superior quality. with new Scotch faced
type, and the best of black ink, and is subject
Of commendstion by all who see il, for its neat
mechanical execution.
The HERALD is thoroughly anti slavery. and
will labor with energy TO accomplish the object
Of its establishment, which was TO aid in making
Kansas free State. To the pioneer, or thoss
who contemplate locating in the Territory, il
viii be almost indispensable, as it viii abound
with observations on the soil, climate, produc-
tions, and natural resources Of the Territory.
The information it will be able to furnish as 70
the different routes, distances, and cost of travel.
and the yarious articles hich the pioneer should
bring with him to his new home, will be inyslu-
able, and richly remunerate the subscriber for
his trifing investment. The eastern politician
or philanthropist. who wishes to keep fnlly adj
vised of the progress Of the great questions Of
civil and religious freedom, will hail the advent
of she HERALD weekly with much delight. Ii Is
believed that every class of our fcllow-citizens,
and particularly the Informed. will be entertain
ed and interested By periisal of its columns.
IT Is THE ORGAN OF THE EpIIoR's INDEPENDENT
MIND. but disciainis ALL connection with ANY
party. faction, sect. or creed, other than they
meet his appreciation.
The very large circulation which the HERALD
has already attained, makes it the most valuable
advertising medium in the Territory, and as
such, offer the Use of its columns to those no
wish. to give publisity to their business claim
ing, however. the right Of rsfnsiag al hquOr and
patent medicine adrtrisements, as all others Of
doubtful OF immoral tendency. TERMS OF AD-
vERTIsINe Ten cents a line for the FIRST inser-
f1nrN fnr 4,
insertion. No reduction made for long adver-
tisementS. G.. w. BROWN & co.
II. A. BILLINGS, General Agent. Buffalo, \. 7.
LAWRENCE, Kansas T.. Feb. ), lS55.-tf
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-17
PARK HOUSE.

T. E. BREWER, Proprietor. respectfully an
l. nounees TO the pubic that he has charge OF
the commodiOus Hotel above named, located In
Parkville, Platte county, Missouri, and is now
prepared to accommodate all that may give him
= call. His Table viii always be supplied with
the best the market affords. A few rooms can be
furnished to families wishing to board, and also
= large hall for Concerts and other purposes.
Parkyille is one of the most eligible points on
the Missouri river for emigrants to Kansas to
land 1t is but thirty-five miles from Lawrence
by the wagon road, and an excellent road runs
direct up the north side OF the Kansas river,
through the heart of the Territory, to the upper
waters of Kansas river. Our Hotel is eighty feet
by one hundred. four stories high-the largest
and best finished Hotel west of st. Louis. 1t has
an extensive verandah without, and large halls
for travellers to so;ourn in all kinds of weather.
We keep on the table of CUR Reading Room about
one hundred newspapers, containing the latest
intelligence from different portions of the -imeri
can Union.
Conveyances and directions can be had TO any
part of the Territory. Having had experience in
the East, the undersigned believes he can give
satisfaction to all who may call.
Z. z. BREWER.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-17
The Steam SaW-Mill.

The steam saw-mill in operation in this
city, owned by the Emigrant Aid Com
pany. has been leased to Messrs. KIMBALL
Il BRoTHER, who are now running, it and
cutting some four thousand feet of lum-
Der each twenty-four hours. The mill is
said to be in good repair, and, consider
ing the quality Of the timber, is doing
good business. Complainthas been made
against the proprietors because they made
a provision in their lease that two thirds OF
the running time of the mill should be
expended in cutting out lumber for the
large hotel which they are erecting in
this city. In the next breath complaint
is made because the Company have moi
a house of suitable dimensions for the
accommodation of pioneers on their ar.
rival in the Territory. Sothe world goes
Fault-fnding is the spirit of the age, and
those who have neither facts, argument
or sense to sustain a cause, generally re.
sort to this method to cripple an adverse
ry; but always find out, when too late
that they have only injured themselves
by adopting such expedients.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-17
KANSAS Wholesale MARKET.
kansas Cry, Mo-, Feb. 8, 1855.

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Feb. 8, 1855.
SrGAE-N. o., from fair to- prime, 611<@711zzc.;
Belchcr's refined, f14@Sc.; crushed and powder
ed, 1l@1ll5c. q b.
CoEFEE--Choiee Rio. lic.; Laguayra, &c.; Ja-
va, 15@16c. 2 Ii.
MoLAssEs-Susar- house, 80 to 60c.; New Or
leans, 35G40e.; golden syrup, 60@65c. z gall.
TEA-lmperial, from 45 to s0c.; young hyson,
from 55 to Soc. q IL.
FIsu-Mackerel No. /. 2 bbl.. SIS; half bbl,
sl2; No. 9, q bbl., sl5; half bbl., $40; kits,
So 50@S4.
NAVAL SToREs-Rosin and pitch. Sc tar none.
LioUoRs-Domesticb brandy, 60@e0c. foreign
81 5oGs6; Holland gin, 75dSl Pc. vinegar,
2Oc. whisky, common, 50G55c. rye, 60@S0c.
Malaga wine, 6o@I5c. port.Sl 50Gs2 50 2 gall
sALT-G. A., 81 25; L. B., 81 SO q sack..
FLoUR-Choice brands retail from store at a
Esq 81 90 z 100 lbs; moderate reduction made
on large sales; fine: sS 5o@SS IS 2 100 lbs, nom
| inai.
BACON AND -Sugar-eured hams, none
clear sides, dull at 7@sc. lard, SC. 2 ID.
WHEAT-Fair to good, 81 Is; prime red and
white, 81 25 y bu.
GRAN-Corn in sacks, Soc. in the ear, soc.
oats, soc. y bu. unsettled.
Corn MEAL-90c. p bush.
CANDY AND RAIsNs-Candy, So Is :; raisins
81 so q box; figs, 2ec. per fb.
| LEAD-Bar, Sc. per ID 4; no pig in market.
| DRIED FRUIT-Peaches, old crop, dull at 81 90
good, 81 90. Apples in demand and scarce q
81 25 per bu.
Casinos AND NAILS Castings, &C.; nails,
6t71Ec. per fb.
| OMs AND DPANTs-Linscedo oil, 81 25; tanners
81 so; lard, 81 per gall. White lead, pure, So
not, 81 rs per keg.
Soar AND CASDLEs-Palm soap, &c. !; CASTLE
2oc.; star candles. 27c. ; tallow. BE. per II.
l. TALLow AND BEEswAx-Tallow, lUc. bees
| wax, 1sc. per 10.
HIDEs-Dry flint, 7@71sc.; salted, SC. Per h
PoTAToEs AND OSIoNs-IriSh potatoes, 81 so
| sweet, 81: onions in demand at 81 % per bu.
BUTTER AND EGGs-Choice butter, 25c. per ID
eggs scarce at 25c. per doz.
BEEF AND PoEK-Beef, s@Tc. pork, 6@7c.
per ib.
BuTFALo RoBEs-No sales reported.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-17
Prices Current.

LAWRENCE, February II, 1855.
CokS-S1 SOP bu.; corn meal 81 so q so lbs.
BEASs-S3 as e bush.
FLorR-ln sacks, S4@s4 30 2 hundred; su-
perfne, IS %.
GREEN ArrLEs-s2 2bu.; dried, 81 5easa so.
DRIED PEAcuEs-ssG$2 25 y bush.
Z BUITER-Eresh. Soc.; very scarce.
BEKF-5@7c. q h.
PoRK-In bulk. $6Sass so z hundred.
HANs-Smoked, lsc.; bacon. lec.; prime pick
led pork, l0c.
LAED-1211ze. 9 10.
TALLow-121<c. 2 n.
CHEEsE-2oG25c. e b.; scarce.
EGss-20c. e dog. None in market.
SALT-Coarse and table, 81 so q bush.
SueAE-New Orleans, :@Sc.; crushed, lic.;
white, l0c.
MoLAssEs-Sugar-h house, Soc; golden syrup,
15(dSoc.; syrup, 60e.
RIcE-121zc. q Ii.
CRAcxEEs-1e, 1s0Jljc. q 10.
CoDFlsH-1.i9c. q II.
CoFFEE-l4a1s1sc. 2 III.
TEA-Black. 4oel60c. 4 d.; green, so,ds1 25.
ToBAcco-25a5Oc. 2 h.
SALERATUs-loc. 2 ID.
BAR SoAP-S@loc. 2 h.
COARSE Boo1s-ss IS, ss@ss 20 2 pair.
BLASKETs-s2@sl sl4.
BUFFALO RoBEs-S3@$s.
CALicoEs-1otd2oc. p yd.
DELASEs-S5d5Oc. q yd.
SHEEIiSss-Coarse, lie; domestic, s@loc.;
bleached, 10@15c.
LAMP On-$1 s5 2 gall.
BURNING FLTID-$i % z gall.
IRoS-Bar, &c.; round and square. l0Qllc.;
nail rod, l2i1<c.
NAns-s7 75@ss 2 hundred.
HIDEs-DEied, &C.; green, &c.
HAY-$l5 q ton.
LuxBEK-s15@sa $40 p thousand #.
HARD WooD-$2 y cord.
SnoT-loc. q b.; lead, lOc.; powder, S5d5o.
WINDOW SAsH-S@10c. 2 light.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-17
The Central American.

Such is the title of new paper which
our friends PARK Il PATTERSON, of the
Industrial Luminary. propose to COM
mence about the first of March next, to
be dated at Polistra, Kansas Territory,
though issued from the Office of the Lu-
minary at Parkville, Mo. The prospec-
tus before US is a well written paper, and
gives indications that the publishers pur-
pose making journal worthy of an ex,
tensive patronage. 1t promises to be
conservative on the slavery question,
awarding equal and exact justice to both
sections of the Union. Polistra is a new
town, located at the mouth of Blue river,
and is good point for the location of q
public journal. The publishers say that
distinguished literary talent has been Sc
cured to give interest and variety to its
columns. Terms se year in advance.
We wish our friends abundant success
in their new enterprise.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-17
First Communion in Lawrence.
LAWRENCE, Feb. Is, 1856!

LAWRENCE, Feb. Is. 1855.
Ed. HERALD The first Sabbath in
Feb. was truly an important day in the
religious history of Lawrence. What
added peculiar interest to the occasion
was the eommemoration of that great
event which is ever held dear by the
ChristiaHin whatever land or clime-the
administration of our Lords Supper for
the first time in this place, and we think
in this region, if We except the Indian
Missions. If there is any one place which
orcibly reminds one of the scenes of ear
ly church history, of our Saviour's labors
and toll on earth; the institution of his
last supper; his trial; his agony and
death on the cross; and his love for us !;
also the labors of his disciples and follow
ers in various nations and languages, age
after age down to this last half of the
nineteenth century, it is when permitted
to witness the establishment of church
ordinances In this hitherto unchristian
portion of the country.
1t was pleasant indeed to behold those
from various States, and some from other
countries, assembling around the tablean
partaking of the emblems, thereby ac-
knowledging the same Divine Ruler, the
same church ordinance, and the same
brotherhood here on earth. Itwas time
for great events to come crowding upon
the mind, and for thought to soar amid the
scenes of the past, the projects and the
prospects of the future. That the light
ofthe Gospel may ever beam forth strong
ly and permanently from this newly y-es-
tablished church, and that it may prove
rich blessing to this community, we feel
will be the earnest prayer of many de-
vout Christian heart not only here, but in
other and distant parts of the world.
| 1t may be proper here to add few
words about the religious and other his
tory of this part of our Territory.
This region was held by the Indians
until the ed of last August; at that time
| it was thrown open to settlers. Missouri
ans have-been aboring for some years
among the various tribes in the valley oi
the Kansas, and their Iabors have been
often crowned with success, yet the great
mass of Indians are far from being a
Christian people. Emigrants from the
older States came into this new and prom
ising field for enterprise quite rapidly.
On the cath of Sept. the first sermon was
/ preached in this place by Rev. S. Y. Lum,
and on the 5th of Oct. religious socie-
ty was formed. also a church organized,
called the Plymouth Congregasionalisi
Church, and Rev. s. Y. Lum was chosen
pastor. about twenty names were regis
tered as members.
There are few. if any, Congregational
ist churches this side of st. Louis, dis.
tance Of or 500 miles and It may be
emphaticslly said We are isolated and il
q distant land, yet we are Ear from de.
spending; but trust an oyerruling Prov
idence may bless the germ thus planted
on oace he1tken;:k SGD
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-17
No Maiis.

It seems impossible to get any news
from the East. Our exchanges are almost
wholly cut of. and letters, we have none
of any account for weeks. 1t is said the
snow is so deep, and hss drifted so high,
fthat &hs ears have been compelled to cease
running. No eastern mail has been re-
.ceiyed in Chicago, says a dispatch. in
eleven days. and none from Chicago has
been received in St. Louis in nine days
Ifthese reports are true. we can readily
account for the delay of our own mai
matter.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-17

deep fayines, which before had been our
greatest Inconvenience, and which now
became quite numerous, were bridged
over. and it required but q slight stretch
of fancy to imagine ourselves in sa old
settled country. Sergeant's Greek was
thus crossed without dificulty. Here
we bade adieu to the road for Oregon
and California, and were soon at The cross
ing of Rock Greek. Somewhere near
this point-exactly where we found it
difficult to ascertain-is the western
boundary of the Pottawatomie reserve.
At the crossing we found a squatter 10
Gated, holding an important position, on
which is situated fine water-power, the
first we had seen IN the Territory. From
him we received information that led us
to examine more minutely the point of
the river just above; but of this, more at
another time. Y