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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-01
The Advent OF summer
NAY GAMEs-THEIR ANoIEar AMI Nonv.x, ons..

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Since time was young, nisuind has barsa IN. -.
proach OF suamer with festivities and reocinrs right
fully regarding suggestive to them of sbupd.no.
comfort and pleasure The sncisnts observed the four
last days OF April and the first Of May By Offering up
hoatons and fruits and flowers 10 the Goddess Flora
and history does not err other and more cb5.ctona
Bile practices were In vogue, and lust and ewdness ruled
the hour. Appropriate games were held to symbotzs
the return Of vegetation and express the joy felt on See
ing the earth again clad in green Milton, in goEdsa
numbers, thus halls the opening Nay
Now the bright morning star, days harbineer
ZONES So dAncing IRON the east and leads With nor
The yellow cowsp SSo .ns fp% shs her green lap throws
HAIL beauteous May, that dost inspire
Youth and mirth and ford desire;
Woods sDd groves OF thy Crossing
Hii and dale doth boast thy blessisg.
Among no people was the approach Of the a,e.on os
flowers hailed with delight than by our Eng,,.b
forefathsrs. The May poles end May queens the
dancrgs on the green sward, ana the other manifes
ons by which they expressed their eDoym are mat
ters OF history which perhaps it wod be well for us to
recall in order to chow the sharp contrast that exists
between the way they regarded May and the manner In
which we observe ii.
IL aPpesTs that the "mefrie outlaw Robin Hooi.s
figured largely in the games instituted in England In
honor Of May. Maid Maron the original Queen of thu
esy, was not we are informed Alright. maid at all,
bus tho kman-some say, the wife-of the outlaw and
II WAS among the merry rosues under his command
those festivals originated. Tho dress of Maid Maroon
and OF all the Queen of the May after her. (untn the
invention of Paris m.uiners and dressmakers) was a
blue surcoat, with white cuffs, tie skirts Of the robe
yellow, and red stomacEsr with yellow lace in crosa
bar. colt Of purple hung from the head from under
crown of gold adorned with flowers and in the left
hand was placed red pink, emblcaatic of summer
The Maypoe was simply post deced with garands Of
aower around which the villagers danced to the music
Of tabor and resi
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-01

DLAYING CARDs-FARo PLAYING CARDS, VERY
old and we'll with all the varions other quail
tiles Of hnen and cotton cards, made By SAN HARI co
For sale 30 tho trade club houses at their store, No
Barclay street. opn,sts ths Assor House
WEDDING CARDs.-AN ASSORTMENT or EVER
w des elegantly engraved a, home notes, wedding car
4e be had application scnt BY rest 20
'rAny part Of the country. Estabished 1870
JAMES EYERDELL, 500 BroadwsT. corner DrAaast.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-01

ITO THE LADIES.-MADDEN 4 STEWART WILL
open their store 643 broadway second door asove
Beecker the 1st of May with entire stock
smbrcdees consisting of iadies embroidered Jackets
skirts joseys collars, founcng & 800 dozen
aenemens linen oambrc hannkerchisfs Be- 3D. each;
200 dozen ladies' hemmed do at & each, and $50
dozen, at %. Cd each MADDEN STEWART.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-01

fvTYD sTlTs DISTRICT CoURT This : the fr4t day r.
ths My term.
escr.sdsy Ito morrov) vii sbe The last Day fr Cling
patse az issue for the Nay term In the Sulrons Couit
suttr or Court and Ccmmon Pleas.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-01

Police intelligence.
IN SEARCH CT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF GRAND
LARCENY AND EMsEzzLEMENr.
Mr Jacob Tome president of the Cecil Bank OF Depo
SIT Mary land and Mr.. John peayer Of the same place.
arrived ia this city sunday night 10 search of quon
dunn friend who borrowed about 5000 from Mr.. Tome
and had taken the liberty Of carrying off the better half
of Mr. Deaver These parties state that the fellow
ceeded without any suspicion in borrowing the snug
Of 5000 and then inducing Mrs. Dea ver by his fat
terry and tales Of bright Of the FUTURE to leave her law
ful husband and run oil with i'm to parts unknown
has not been exactly escertaned the fugitive
pair in New YORK; bu. 1t is supposed they have
wife behind Linn IN Deposit. Search is being made by
the police in the city for the runaways, but little sue
cess Is anticipated.
drover, FAMED Patrick WALL OF No. 10 Fifth street,
arrested by officer Webb charge Of stealing $50
from Christopher Morgan. The accused and the COM
pAnant 1t appears from the testimony had some ousi-
ness sacion together relative TO the purchase Of
cow when alleged tho accused suatched the above
mentioned out of the hands OF MIR. Morgan and re-
fused to restore the to the Justice Con-
molly held the accused to answer the charge.
sOficer sseenJ, Of the Lower Police Court arrested
with having by false pnetences oefrauded Hauah Fair
eravs out Of gold watch and lot Of ewery, valued at
800 The complainant states In her affidavit that the
accused asked her for the loan Of and being unable
to grant him. the reonest, (not having any ready
to pawn, VIII ch she he has returned. The
accused denies the charge, and that upon An ex.
animation be can pro!s his entire Innocence.
A young man nam cd Eugene Chevalier was arrested
yesterday, by officer Murray Of the Second district po-
Ice conrs charged with embezzling $25 from his
ploy err Madame Burnett miaer, OF No. 537 Broadway
The tates that tho with
bonnet valued st s2s to one OF her customers board
ing at The Carleton House that she did not receive the
money obtained for the BY Chevsler, who instead
OF oiJrr the proceeds OF the sale to hs employer ap
propsiated the funds to hi1 own He was commit
ted for trial By Justice DAWSON.
Bsur conplapts for larceny were made against John
Sheridan yesterday, before Justice Dawson, at the So
cord district police court Sheridan arresteda few
days ago. by Lieut. Fanoreau, the Twenty. hrst ward
at $780, Erastus L4ttlehed, Eliser Doyle, Joseph l.
Fame and w B. Gening the names Of the parties
complaining against sheridan.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-01
THE LIQUOR MOVEMENT.

Needing OF the Liquor Dealers on King
County.
The Liquor Dealers Society OF Kings county met in
Brooklyn last evening" In order to perfect its organization
and arrange systematic plan Of opposition to the Pro-
hibitory law, pursuant to the folio wing notice :;
IMpoRrANr MEETINo.-The Society Of Liquor Dealsrs
OF Kings county call public meeting ct the hotel
Bessrs Toynhse Hopkins, Montague place. near Court
street. Monday afternoon at 2oclock A. M for the
ton OF officers enrolment of members
Prohbitory Liquor law passed by the Legislature By
TMos. ToYSBBE,
CHAs. FRISBECK, Committee.
SANDS SCOTT,
FRED,K HOEPT. i
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-01
Coroness' Issqua sGs.


AN UNKNOWN NAN FOUND DRow. NED-Tw0 PERSONS
BURNED 10 DEATH BY THEIR Q LorHEs CATCHING
FIRE SUDDEN DEATH OF LADY AND GENTLE
MAN.
The body Of an unknown man, 40 years Of age was
found drowned yesterday in tie WATER at the foot of
Twenty sixth streets Nsrth river The corpse taken
charge of by the police and the notified Of
the fact, whsreupon Coroner Hilton proceeded to the
spot indicated, and held an inquest upon the body
when a verdict Of found drowned was rendered The
deceased to all Appearances had been In the water
ceased about five feet eight inches hgn light com
ribbed woollen pants white knit woollen under
shirt purple and white striped shirt black satin stock
vest, and wocllen dark blae box coat by named
James Mu)lin Of BAT West Twenty sixth street. found
Street.
little boy, named Andrew Harris, seven years Of
age, met with fatal accident Saturday night his
clothes having caught fire while play ing around the
stove, at his fathers residence No 66 Centre street
The child fingered until Sunday night when death put
EN- to his euerings Coroner Hilton held inquest
the body Of the deceased yesterday when the jury
rendered verdict Of Death oy burns ON his clothes
1862
Anne Haley, q native Of Ireland, about thirty-two
Effects of several burns received on saturday night
The Clothes causs the range
the flames couid extpgushsd she badly burned
that sbe ed the day following Verdict Accidental
death"
Frances E. Hewett, the widow OF the late Captain
Hewet of the steamship Washington expired suddenly
yesterday at her residence No. SO West Twenty sixth
street. from disease OF the heart whs conversing with
Of her acquAntances. Coroner Hilton held an in.
quest upon the body of the deceased when verdict Of
Death by disease of the heart rendered This lady
was very wealthy, was native OF Louisiana, and was
about forty years OF age.
Charles Constantine native of this city, while eat
ing his dinner Sunday aternoon at the residence OF
John Burke No 142 East Thirty nuth street. ienly
dropped lead in his chair. Coroner O'Douuei held an
inquest upon the body Of the deceased when appeared
that the deceased had died from disease Of the heart
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city Intelligence.
TIE ECLiFsE OF THE MOON TONIGHT.

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Those who are asronomicay inclined must not forget
the obscuration of the moon touigh 1t will begin at
the eastern side Of the Is minutes past nine
and win be total eclipse at q minutes past ten in this
way it win continue un,i 81 minutes past eleven when
portion Of the lun nous disc become visible At
two minutes past one o'clock 1t will be all over.
MOVING DAY.
Evidences to be In every direction OF the An.
roach OF the first of May Carts moving In every d.
re on conveying furniture from place 10 place. windows
one, onamented with rugs carpets and mats fresh from
the snds Of the duster open doors from which watt
ed an unpleasant odor . combination Of soap suds,
paut AZ whitewash housekeepers landlords and ten
ants wear ing uneasy look, all combine to inform
that the ne vodca madness has seized people, and
that moving day is at hand II is said the custom Of
noy pg on the frat of May originated with Dutch
tn, many considerations that make it
popular with o. citizens; the greatest of ALI psr-
haps Ia the love OF change characteristic of Amerf
who possess iess Of what phrs biologists would call
than perhaps other people under the
sun. Tvs well enou Sn 70 @ sing : Home, sweat home,"
bave become better OIL during the year, desire
more costly loegirgs, while the un'ortunate and
crowd together in no., ,sss This last class has
largely increased this year, and those who obssrvs
let at this close OF quarter There is said to be
less moving out OF the city this year than formerly
owing probably TO the fact that the is abroad
Nsyor wcod ysyEoe and that life and property will,
queufy be safer here than in the neghboring vii
nges, where such thing efficient police depart
n,nt is unknown yesterday was Geld, raw and gasty
With clouds overhead big with rain, and every indca
ion that MAY dsy wouIi be stormy is to be hoped
ng noItals By shutting close the gates Of Heaven AMI
eep,pg In the unwelcoma showers.
MAN TRAP ExTRAoRpIrsA RY.-A colored waiter, namod
eo sapisb, employed az No. 1o1 First avenue, was
oupd yesterday morning. in rather peculiarly and
ainfuv fioapn hal mt
ouse, attempted to got in Ia cellar way, and lifted
he grating to 90 TO- when it tipped from his grasp and
aught his hand fast brusig and lacerating It such
manner to put him in the reatsst agony He was
eieved from his painful position by one OF the Seven
eenh ward police officers who to ok him to the hospital
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-08-25
CARTER,S SPANISH MIXTURE.
The Great Purifier Of the Blood
NOT A PARTICLE OF MERCURY IN Il

Let Tee A93tcted Rad dRd Ponder.
An Infable Remedy Tor scrofaa Kings Evil Rheuma Sm
Obstinate cutaneous Eruptons, PimPles POsules
the Face BocheE, hols, Ague and Fever Chronc Sore
Eye Ring Worm or letter, scad Head Enlargement and
Pain the Bones and Joints Stubborn Ulcers Syphlle
Disorders tumbaro, Spinal Complaints and an Diseases
arising om luudeious Use of Mercury, Imprudence
~ lifc, Impurity q the Blood.
II WIS great Alternative medicine and Purifier OF the Blood
Is used by thousands Of grateful patients from ala
parts o. the United States, who testify daily 20 the remark
able cures performed hy he greatest AL r7edcines, GAR
RS SPANISH MINTuREn Neuralgia, rheumatism,
scroua Eruptons SKIN Liver Diseases, Fevsr IN
GERS Old Sores Affections OF the Kidneys Diseases Of the
Throat Female Complaints Pains and Aching Of the Bones
And Joints ar all speedily pat To digit by using this great
aud inosmahle remedy.
Ror ala diseases Of the BLOOD nothing has yet been Sund
% compare with H. IL ceanses the system Of AT Impurities
acts gently and efficiently the Liver and Kidneys,
strengthens the Digestion, gives tone g te stomach MAKES
the skin clear and healthy, and restores the CONSTITUTION
tufcelied by disease broken down BY The oNcees OF
youth, 10 its pristine vgor ana strength.
For The Ladies, IL & ineumparaby better than al he cos
mg Tics used teW doses u CAErIs SFANEH hNfuEE
vii ali saficvness Of complexion bring the roses
mauing 20 Tie cheek, give elasticity 10 the ttep, and i'm
prove meErneral health In remarkable degrees, beyond All
the mcdicines ever heard o.
The large number cf certificates which have received
re persons from al parts o. the Uutcd States the best
evidence that there Humhag about H. The press hot
keepers magistrates physicaus and public inca, we'd knosn
70 TIE community, All add their teoouy the uondcFiu
effects Of this GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER
Cal on the AGgSI and get Circular and Alnanac and
cad he sonderis cures this T1y greatest Of an medicines
has performed.
None genuine unless signed BENNETT BEERS Proprie-
tors No Pearl street. Richmond, Va D. whom orders
for sappiIrs and aecnclcs uaust b. addressed
Agd i.r sale ~ W. \. GRAY and n ". CAMBRIDGE
hasivle and ~ peaicrs Ia Medicine generally.
marl0-dtriWasiy
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UNIVERSITY OF NASHVILLE.
u DEPARTRIENT.


NHE Fah Annual Course Of Lectures la this Institution
4 viii commence Monday, the 29h OF October next,
and continue till the first Of the ensuing March.
PAUL y. EVE, NJ D., Principles and Practice Of Surgery
JOHN NJ. WATSON NJ. D., Obstetrics and the Diseases
Of Women Children.
w. K BOWLING, NJ D., Theory and Practice Of Medi-
cine.
A. II. Buchanan, NJ. D., Surgical and Pathological
Anatomy.
G. X. WINSTON NJ D., Matsria Medica and Medical
Jurisprudence.
ROBERT NJ. PORTER, N. D., General and Special Anat-
omy.
J. BERRIEN LINDsLEY, NJ. D., Chemistry aad Pbsr-
macy.
THOMAS H. JENNINGS, NJ. D., Institutes of Medicine
and Clinical Medicine
WILLIAM 7. BRIGGS, NJ. D., Demonstration OF Anatomy.
The Anatomical Rooms will be opened for Students
first Monday in October.
full Preliminary Course Of Lectures free TO all stu
dents viii be given by the Professors commencing
the frst Monday OF October
Cinlque has been established in connection with
University, az which operations performed and
prescribed r and ectured upon in presence Of the Class
Amount ~ Fees for Lectures In the University SlO5-
Marcustion Pee, (sid once 0nly IS. Practical Anatomy
$40. Graduation Fee s25.
Good Boarding be procured at about a3 per week.
Further information can be obtained by addressing
J. BERIuEN LINDSLEY,
Jyle-wttrW2m" Chancellor Of The University.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-08-25
NASHVILLE ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
NO. "a Vine Street, Nashville, Tenn.
CHAR1Es HESS AND REERY wEBEF


nEPARTMENTs-The System Of Instruction adopted for
~ this Academy the that pursued In the Royal
Academy in Paris, and comprises five Departments, viz
Primary, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior to
which added Becapulaton Department, designed for
those who intend TO adopt Music as profession.
TERMS PER SESSION.
PRIMARY DEPARTaENr $40 90
Five lessons a week, one daily, Saturday excepted.
FRESHMAN DEPARTMENT. 20 W
and Friday.
SOPHOMORE DEPARTMENT O.. 80 90
TIN ee lessons one week, Monday, Wednesday and
JUSIoS DEFlET,EsT ........-..,.' IS 90
Lessons same in number and in days as in the
Sophomore Department.
Two lessons a week, Monday and Thursday.
RECAPrULATIOS DEPARrEST.- 90 90
Lessons daily, saturday excepted,
~ In All Of the foregoing Departments, the Plano and
Guitar the only instruments taught
EXTRAS.
Instruction the Harp Blossoms week session S45 90
in yocaization, 20 90
Italian style, IS 90
to classes Of gentlemen on the Violin, Flute,
ClariOnet sc, two evenings week, IS 90
Ey- All tuition fees due entrance OF the pupil
One lesson week in Sacred Music given to all pupils free
Of charge.
No charge viii be made for the use OF In struments Music
and Music Books furnished gratis the pupils who will be
permitted retain them their property at the close
Of the session.
Pupils will be received at any time and charged nom the
period they enter to the close Of the session The attend
OF pupils will be required during the lesson only
The Academic Year will be divided into sessions; the
"ne commencing tbs I'd Monday IN september and clos
nf the Friday in January the other commencing
the LIST Monday in February and closing on the first Friday
In June.
enton and II unweared assdui;y the part Of the in
Tuctors avail they shall rot fail to attain the elevated
andard Of proficiency to which they may aspire
Application to be made Ser the lst day Of septem
a Academy. auglS -3m
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ODD FELLOWS HALL.-The project of pur-
chasing this building for the accommodation
of the scholars of the Public School is being
agitated. A committee of the Board Of Edu-
cation and the Aldermen examined il yester-
day, and viii report to a meeting OF Council
this evening at five o'clock. The demand for
accommodation is urgent, aud this seems TO
be the only expedient. 1t is expected that the
applications for seats by scholars this term will
not fall short of 1900 Odd Fellows Hall is
at present owned by Maxey, Childress d Co,
and is offered to the city for $1,000.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-08-25

TELEGRAPH PROM MEMPHIS TO NEw ORLEASs.-
We learn from the Memphis Wig that hessrs
COLEMAN & MONTGOMERY, the gentlemanly and eN
perienoed operators in that city, are making the
necessary arrangements TO establish a line direct
from Memphis TO New Orleans, via holly Springs,
Oxford, Grenada, Lexington, Canton, and jackson.
IL is their intention 70 the line along the track
Of the Central and New Orleans and Jackson Rail
roads, giving the shortest, safest and most prae-
ticabls route. More than $1,000 of the stock has
already been taken by leading and substantial
merchants of Memphis and ii is not doubted thai
twice or thrice that viii soon be subscribed.
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Reoention Of Cal. Gentry.

A large crowd of citizens assembled at the
Court House last evening TO receive Col. Cen
try, it having been announced few hour
previous to his arrival, that he was on the
train.
JNo. A. MoEwEN, Esq, addressed Col. GEN
TRY on behalf of the assemblage, welcoming
him in appropriate terms. Col. GENTRY re-
Piled in a short but eloquent and inspiriting
speech He spoke Of the nominal defeat which
the American party had suffered, and pointed
t. the future with language of hope and en-
thusiasm.
The whole affair passed off pleasantly.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-08-25
BY TELEGRAPH.
Later From Europe Arrival of the North Star.

Later From Europs-Arrival of the North Star.
NEW YORK, Aug. "a.
The North Star, with one days later European
dates, has arrived.
LIVERPOOL, Saturday.-'rhe Cotton market was
active and closed firm. New Orleans Middling 7.
Stock in the hands Of spinners small.
Flour and Wheat are dull Indian Corn is IN
changed.
LONDON, Saturdary.-Money is more in demand
and rates are advancing. Consols quiet The
market for American stocks is quiet and unchanged.
The English news is Of no interest.
The Allies in the Baltic contemplated lombard
ment of Sweaborg on the 7th.
LArER-The North Star left Southampton at s
o'clock, P. ~, on the llth inst.
The Baltic Allied feet was drawn up in front Of
Sweaborg Old the morning of the 7th. The bonn
bardment WAS to commence in the afternoon OF
that day.
COnsols 9o5a9l for money, and ola9lt for &C.
count
The French and English were demOl ishing the
Notifications of Anape, contrary to the wishes Of
the Circassans.
Gen Vivian has gone to the Black Sea to choose
landing place for the troops near Batourn.
The Liverpool Cotton market for the past week
has exhibited better tone. There is, however, no
change in prices. On the 10th the sales reached
10000 baes-3,OO having been taken for export
and speculation. Prices are shade higher.
LOUISVILLE, Aug "a.
The river is falling with 81 feet of water in the
canal.
CINCINNATI, Aug. "a.
Flour continues heavy at 6.7Oa6.75. Corn has
further declined, and is now held at 65a6S; some
sales were made at II, to be delivered. Wheat is
firm at $l.25. Whisky is firm, with good de-
mand-sold at 80. Sugar, excited, C) fair and
prime 74aS.
PITTsBURG Aug. "a.
The river is at a stand, with feet inches water
in the channel.
NEW YORK, Aug. "a.
Stocks are lower.
The Flour market is firm at previous rates. Corn
Is a trihe lower-sold at 92. Pork is considerably
higher-sales of Mess at $2l.S7.
NORFOLK, Va, Aug. q.
The fever is increasing. Over 800 deaths have
occurred since the commencement of the epidemic
PORTSMOUTH, Va, Aug. "a.
There are 400 cases of fever under treatment
Twenty.seven died yesterday. The fever is in
creasing.
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O. W. ROBERTSON q Co, College Street
The attention of our readers is called TO the
advertisement of this house They have now
in store enc of the largest stock of boots,
shoes, trunks, valses, &c, &c, in the city. An
examination of their large stock will convince
the most skeptical that the "ship of boots
and shoes" in their hands, will never be
grounded, but is bound 10 feat on the breeze
as long as there is demand for the covering
of the understanding" The attention OF
planters and country merchants in particu-
lar, is called to their wholesale department,
which embraces a very heavy and desirable
stock.