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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23

orsrcrlrs CAP1AS G. W. FRszR.-The funeral Of
Captain q. ". Frazer who murdered board the
clipper ship Sea witch, while voyage TO Chnl viii
tai, place .o-day, from No. .25 Fast Broadway a, r.
Nj The body will be inferred With Masonic hcnors by
Johns Lodge, 10. Ancient Chapter No l, and the
roamrment Captain Frazer was en- old member Of the
Paternity and had reached The thiryhird degree in
this mysterious order. The ship Masters Association
will also attend in body The shipping In The port are
particularly requested display their colors at half
mast during The day.
ARRIVAL OF TIE STEAMSHIP EncssoS.-The Ericsson
Capt Lowbcr from Havre August arrived at this port
Yesterday. Capt. L. reports that during the course Of
his nautical experience, he never encountered such
continuation OF westerly gales occurred on his la,t
voyage All things considered, the trip Of the f. may 30
regarded a fair one
The steam, hip nac, Capt comsock. sailed ye ,ter,lay
at locp for Liverpool she took gu, 10 passengers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23

THE BOARD OF TEN GOVERNORS AND THE
RESIDENT PHYSICIAN OF BLAcKwELL's ISLAND
We have for some months noted the course Of
one or two members Of the above Board, as
directed towards DR.. Sanger, and we must say
that we are unable to come to any other con-
clusion than that the whole opposition to DR..
S. seems to have no other basis than private
pique and political partisan hostility! The
Doctor has long been connected with our pub
lie hospitals and, SO far as we have known,
has given satisfaction to our citizens. We
have watched his course since he has had
charge of the Blackwell's Island hospitals, and
we ere free to say that we have seen nothing
to condemn, but, OH the contrary, much to up
prove. In a sensible, straightforward man
ner, he has pointed out the abuses, and asked
for the necessary reforms in his department.
1t is very probable that the Doctors plain,
squarc-toed way of doing business is not alto
gether palatable to those engaged in this fac
tious opposition. However, We are glad to
see that majority Of the members of the
Board of Governors are disposed to sustain an
efficient and energetic officer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23

NiBos GARpES-BrRTosa BESRr.-At this beautiful
theatre tonight Mr. Burton takes his benefit and 10
make his last appearance this season. AMI il to
judge by The which has hitherto tended his en-
gngsment, this evening win witness Of tho greatest
esscmbages gathered within the walls Of theatre
The bill Is most attractive Not only are we to
have revival OF Of Burtons best farces ami part
which he has made peculiarly his own but piece pour
trayng the hcro adventures in Russia has got up
expressly for the occasion; and then Jem Bags He
leyed this pact on Tuesday last to crowded house,
end certainly anything fannier. Every
should IT, Let, then, all lovers of honest mrth all
admirers Of talent, all students OF human naturcet al
who want be Instructed amused hand at the
appointed time and unite their efforts to make tine bene
fit substantial one.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23

New ORLEANS, August % 1855.
The sales Of cotton yesterday we're 1000 bales al 90
&c. decline mddlng Is quoted at o1sc. 91c. and new
~ ssic Ice Flour is dull at 81 15 Mess pork sels
al s19 bacon sides at 10tSc, and shoulders at 91c.
BALTIMORE August -, 1885.
The steamers news has unsettled our market. Wheat
Is tt and Sc. &c. lower No sales Of -four. Rye has
tel lined &c. l0c
BtprAto, August 22--s.30 +. ".
There has been good demand for -four to-day partly
through b ms Mt, the market iavoriry buyers. S,Ics
~ go bbls at IS So a5 for good 90 choice Ohio;
so for old Wisconsin. Tho stock Il old -four Is
nea rly all exhausted Wheat steady; receipts light,
mainly in bags Sales Of 600 buatels old Upper Lake
spling at a Gs 700 bushels red Illinois, winter
at 81 81. Corn opened dull but with better feeling ~
wards ire cloc sales Of 81 600 bushels al TIC. 7Sc
closing with an upward tendency. oats-No sales.
WhsLcy active Sales of 1903 bbls. ut 81 &c. Lake inn
ora for The twenty -four hours ending to-day
Hour : IS hbls; wheat, 2036 bushels, corn, 1900
busicis: cate 25o7 bushels. Canal exports for the
same ime:--Iour, 10 bbls wheat, 14eo bushels corn
ia. 5s3 bushels; oats, Gao bushels.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23

BOSTON, August %, 1855.
The committees Of the different political parties met at
the United States Hotel this forenoon upon the invita-
ton of the committee recently appointed at the Chap
Hall fusion meeting for the purpose of uniting in
general call for o convention Of the people the
publican platform.
The Know Something's, Know Nothngs and rcpubli-
flee sellers represented, besides the
mittee appointed at Chapman Hail. The four commit
held separate sessions and appointed subcommittee
at the suggestion of the Chapman Hall committee,
to confer aud fix upon plan Of operation. Said SUBJ
committee subs equently reported in favor Of
ton Of delegates to be elected by the people in primary
assembages who opposed to the further extension of
slave territory All the committees except the Chap.
man Hall committee, accepted this proposition The
four committees then went into committee Of the
whole, aud alter very long and very exciting
discussion the Chapman Hall committee with
drew, refusing. to allow any other committee. to
and insisting upon mass, instead of delegate
ton. The remaining committees recognized and united
upon CALL inviting the people OF Massachusetts, VINO
opposed TO the extension of slavery to assemble in
primary etings in their several towns and cities, and
elect delegates in the proportion of three for each Rep
rosen,ave to convention to be held on day to be
agreed upon hereafter for the nomination Of State
officers. Ibis call Immediately signed by the Know
Nothngs, know Something's, republicans free sellers
wings democrats embracing several If the prominent
men OF the boiling committee The Chapman Hall com
mittcc considered dctatoral The cali will unques-
Ohio Indiana and Maine. 1t is reported that the Chap
Hall committee think Of calling convention
Of the people.
Among the attached to the call for delegate
convention are Hon. W. Foster, of the Governors
Council Ex-Governor Boutwell, Hon. Ives Phillips jas
II. Burlington, ~ G.; r. b. Hall NJ. G.; Hon. John Her
rick, Of the Governors Council; Hon. l. b. Comings, NJ.
c. and others.
Ibis evening the Chapman Hall committee decided
upon q call for a convention, and recommended a
delegate convention, ii agreeable 10 the call of the other
tmmtices, and, with the subcommittee, in conference,
Gsed upon the goth Of September at Worcester the
time for the holding Of both.
The CHAPMAN Hall call is accompanied by an address to
The people, Recommending the formation Of new
party Ignoring nothing in the past but simply assert
ing the doctrine OF opposition to the further aggression
VI the slave power.
The document drawn up by Richard II. Dana Ir.
The call will be issued and other arrangements for the
convention made, on Wednesday next, August 30
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The Funeral of the Late Abbott Lawrcnc

BoeToN, Aug. -, 1850
The funeral Of Hon Abbott Lawrence took place at IL
O'Clock to-day, Al the Bate Square Church. Rev. = K
Laihrop, the pastor, oaicated.
The church filed long before II O'clock and before
O'Clock the square and the streets leading TO it
filled by an immense throng Of citizens.
The procession embraced be ,ies the relatives Of the
family the Governor and his Council officers Of the a-
ward University the Mechanics Charitable Association
the Young Mems Christian Union the Mayor Of The city
lie Common Council, and other literary and civic
bodies.
The First regiment OF Light Infantry, with side arms
and without formed the escort either .de III
the procession.
1be BODY was conveyed TO Mount Auburn The bells
tolled Tor two hours and all the principal stores
clio
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23

TnEGRArmc-1he Emperor of Austria has conferred
upen Professor Morse the large golden medal tor arts and
sciences in consideration Of the valuable services render
ell by him TO science by his system Of telegraphs which
has been extensively applied in tie Austrian domnions
II is gratifying 10 the merits Of prominent mea
Of science acknowledged by such satisfactory tokens of
distinction abroad.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23
Opening OF Universalist College.

The opening Of Tufts College, in somerve the only
Universaist college in New England appropriately
Celebrated to-day. About thousand persons
present Rev. Hosea Baou the President, Rev. Thomas
Whittemore, Rev. E. H. Chaplin of New York. and the
Rev. Henry Bacon, of Philadelphia, took part in the
ercses. The prospects of the college encou-
aging.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23

LATER FROM HAvASA.--1he ship Hound, arrived Tues.
day evening from Havana, I1th INST, reports that the
cholera raging with great violence among the soldiers
ard negroes There also Ay Of yellow fever
in the hoe pals Freghts dull IS cents per to
New York being offered.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23
The EnsamIment al Kingston.

CAMP WARD, hIaesTuS, ~ ", August e. 1855.
This morning the eLcampment was enlarged by te ar.
rila o. one regiment u cavalry and regiment OF ar
tillery ON Brooklyn Gov. Clark reviewed the liy,on
this afternoon al four o'clock Eve ytniny IA ei OF
pleasantly aud without the least accident Cen scott
did not arrive anticipated
The Brigade In pector g. H. Van Rcck who wa thrown
fium has horse, l. doing we'll
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23
The Cape Cod Telegraph Line.

- BosTis Aug. -, 1860.
Inc statement under your graphic head this
ing, that the Proven 4 Baldwin Cape Col elegrrph line
had been stopped by Injunction, IL untrue viii you h.
Kind enough t. correct il Its publication opera e. 70
our great disadvantage. BREWER Il BALDWIN
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News Items from yvas,.inr,on..

" AHIIN'T'N, avg =, 1900.
The reply Of Col Iaacs District Attorney OF Kansas 10
charges similar TO those alleged for Gov. Rceler,s re-
moysl is received. No rel yet come 10 han gron
judge Jo nson
Andrew b. Moore, Of Alabama declines The appoin,.
mon Of Associate Justice OF the Supreme Court Vi kan
sas, vice Elmore removed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23

DEATHS sinrBoaRp.-The following persons DIED on
beard the ship LADEN, her passage from New Orleans
to this port-Aug, !, Charles McNulty, seaman Aug.
= John Morris, of Wisconsin, Jane slater and Thomas
slater; Aug. 4, Edwin lee and Robert Ieary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23
The Yellow Fever In virginia.
THE EPIDEMIC ON THE INCREASE.

BALTIMORE August %, 1856.
The latest intelligence from Norfolk and Portsmouth
represent the fever as increasing Thrytwo deaths had
occurred in the two cities during twenty four hours
RELIEF FOR THE NORFOLK SUFFERERS.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug o. 1855.
The laborers in the Philadelphia Navy Yard have re-
solved contribute days pay for the relief of the
sufferers by yellow fever at Norfolk.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23

TOLEDO Ohio August %, 1866
The prisoners fred the Jail in this city last night but,
none made their escape The flames subdued after
some slight damage had been done to the building.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23

A TRAGEDY ON STATEN IsLAND.-On Monday
afternoon, at about the O'Clock, old named
schaer, with his picking backberres in field
belonging to John d. Warren whose residence is the
Richmond road, about two miles and quarter the
landing, when the of Mr. Warren, lad about 16,
after ordering them Off and they refusing to Co. retreaed
10 the house FOR gun and returned He just raising
the gun at young Schaer, when called out to
him TO look behind and he turned just in time to fire on
the cid who closing upon hn-the full charge
taking effect upon the left shoulder within space that
might be covered by silver dollar. The then i'm
meda'ey pursued young Warren and assaulted him with
a club and beat him numerically This circumstance
naturally raised considerable excitement in the vicinity
and, among Others Mr. John Osgood who resided drect
opposite Mr.. Warren, and who had for some time be6n
suffering under disease Of the heart was deeply affected
by -so much that he died in about hour afterward
He entered his gate unattended and in dying
diion, and was first discovered by his wife, upon her
return from the city lying IN the path quite dead Coro
ner Noble was Called and Immediately summoned jury
who found that deceased his death by disease OF
the heart deceased about forty years Of age and
was enc Of most amable and exemplary citizens.
Last night both Warren ana schatfcr doing well
and likely TO The blows upon he head young
Warren very heavy, but the skull is fractured
schafer may possibly lose the of his 1t is i'm
possible yet 10 say whether the bone is injured or not
Staten Islander Aug. Il.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23

FIRE IN WATER sTREET-A DESPERATE ATTEMPT.
OF PROSTITUTE TO BURN DOWN THE PREM
sEs-ARRESr OF THE ACCUSED ON THE CHARGE
OF ARSON.
At about quarter past nine O'Clock last night Are
broke out in the third floor Of the dwelling house No.
295 Water street. occupied by Mr.. John Montgomery.
The alarm brought to their aid the members Of Hose
Company No. TO- and in short time the fire was extin-
gushed without giving general alarm. Lieut.. Lang
don, of the Fourth ward Immediately notified the Fire
Marshal who forthwith visited the premises and made
examination and investigation into the origin Of the
fire. The facts far could be elected, as fol-
lows-
young woman named Jane Wright, one of the board
had that morning quarrclled with Ms Montgomery,
and the latter expelled her from the house. at the
time assaultpg her. For this assault she threatened to
have revenge and in the evening she secretly made her
way stairs to the third story front bedrooms where she
is alleged to have set fire to two Of the beds She
in the rooms with lighted Candle and as she was
making her escape out Of the side door into the street,
the bedrooms from which she had just left found on
fire. The alarm given and the remen in the neigh
borhood exiIguished t-as above stated.
officer Van Cleef of the Fourth ward, arrested Jane
Wright charge Of arson, and conveyed her before
Lieut. 1angdon, who detained her In the station house,
to be taken before Justice Connolly this morning, when
the Fire Marshal will proceed with the investigation.
The damage to the beds and bedding will probably
covered by insurance
Mr.. William Pcechley found the half of sperm candle
in Of the straw mattresses. The setting fire to the
house evidently actuated from motives Of revenge
FIRE IN BRO0ME STREET.
About O'Clock last night fire broke in the work.
shop Of Gale Son, sversmihs in the basement Of No,
AL Broome street II was caused by stool taking FIRE
under of the soldering pans few pals Of water
extinguished IL without further damage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-23
Governor Reedcr stiu In Kansas.

EAisT0N, Pa, August y, 1856.
II is now stated that Governor Reeder is not expected
to leave Kansas before October. The that he
was to return home Immediately is believed to have
been started for the purpose of securing large attend
ance at the democratic meeting Monday last.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-20
THE POSTAL REFORM NEEDED.

There sre many things needed TO make 81 Ell
Gent convenient, aud p,yiog PostOiice system
in the United States some Of which we now pro-
pose to cCn,ider. Sub Post Offices are required
and should be established st once, ss also al ei-
fcient syst.m Of letter conveyance. Other por-
tons of the civilized world have their sab Office
and carriers; why should we Lot nave them, sud
especially when il is known that they are the
nost convenient .hs most Useful, and the most
profitable part Of every god postal system The
psltry business Low done by leter.carriers and
receiving houses is performed by irresponsible
persons, holding no commission in the Post on e
and who are in no sense the agent. OF the Gov
eminent. Very few employ them, and all that do
have TO give them extra pay snd II Is simply so-
surd 10 speak Of them SIS part OF our Post on &C
establishment.
Some one has proposed that We should have ten
Pest Ofsce. established on New York islan1-s
large demand, considering We have now one, and
have never bad more than one. Here We sre
upen al island fifteen miles long. containing some
$4,000 people with Just one Po,t-OHce
ard that on the extreme end Of il, and without
one legally authorized sub Postmaster or letter
carrier TO convey or receive letters bsI~een one
extremity or TIE other An American, visiting
London last yesr, mentioned tais fact &c the emf
neHt Champion OF Pos,sl reform, Rowlatd HUI.
He expressed his surprise By slsush. Really,
say, he, Il did not think your postal system Wal
"a. bsd q. that" No wonder be should 'sJ 40
Ten branch Post-Offce' needed on New.iork
Island Why. LONDON, ~ ARNDIUs OF TWELVE
MILES, HAS FIVE HUNDRED BRANCH Posi- OF
FIcEs. TIE torn Of MsssksSsr, rlh s5os: half
tie population q Ne,r- fork. kds Orsr hxzdr.f
Ii view Of these fsc.s, We beg TO decline tie
poor boSn of ten more post houses in Nex-Yo-k
There should be hundred or hundred sai
hfty. lie, u. .how how they axe 10 be paid for
.rrspctd ard carried %. and prove TIA; the sy.-
ten will eos, the people far less IN proportion 70
tee business dele, accommodate them far better
sid bring more thar double the prof: 30 tie Posi-
Ofice fund ibsn the Presen. one. We wa. 10
half Way measures. give Is thorough, radical re-
form. The staring point is one universal, Uni
soru rate fer 81 letters Up 70 half 81 ounce ,nd
pro rats for those heavier: AID these 20 BE- pre-
paid. always in stamps. or not ct 81; .ai ii 10.
prepaid. 70 be charged just double il al cases.
Then the work OF &c .eiviDs. rating sni sending
# letters is 30 ,inpl6ei that the labor Of Post
master. is abridged nearly Oae-aalf Tnen h.r.
receiving houses. s better name than sab Post.
OHiees frem ore hundred 10 trO hundred and
tfly yards spar; il al our cites. Let tie ceasr,.
Gereral Poet, OHce DO lie distributing MD sen /.
ing Of Of letters, while ttereee;vers take ttsain,
ne them up N parcel. ,ai h,ni them TO tie nal
carrier .s oit.a 3 H. calls Il. i9sss D. !, ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-20
CONGRESS, YESTERDAY.

SENATE Feb. 10 -After the reception OF petitions,
The Paddc Railroad bill was taken upthe bill pro-
viding for three Roads. Mr. Butler thought the
scheu too expensive. Mr. Geyer stated the cost q,
$500 900 600 lie wanted to know where iron was to
be Obtain ed to supply the demand for al our roads
Mr.. Pearce opposed the bill. Mr. Seward suppor;edit
saying tina, the country would never be in better cond
zion to commence. Mr. Mason was also in its favor.
The bill finally passed, "a TO 81. After Executive
Session in which John Appleton was confirms "a
Secretary Of Legation at London, Mr. Coe, OF Ohio,
Secretary TO Peru, and Mr. Atkinson Third Auditor
in place Of Mr. Burt, the Senate adjourned.
Housr, Feb. l9-The Veto Message was first IN
order. and was settled by the applicato OF the
Previous Question: when the at,empi TO pass the
Spoliaton bill in spite Of the veto faded by twenty
votes, the Yess being ll3 and the Nays 56-l33 being
required in the affirmative by the two-thirds rae.
The Civil AMI Diplomatic Appropriation bill came up
Immediately after the vote and attempt was made
to attach the French Spoliatiou bill IS an amend
men. The motion ruled out Of order, and, after
m exciting debate the Chairs railing was sustained
ard the House adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-02-20
L. :. SUPREME COURT.
WA.HIy0roy, Monday, FEB.

WAsHISGroS, Monday, Feb. 70, l-j5.
No 2. James Stevens ~. Royal Glsdding ct Al.
Appeal fron the L. ;. CIeUi, Court, Rhode Islsod.
Justice Curtis delivered the opinion, reversing ne
decree Of TIE Crcui, Cour. with eog< rem snting ne
esgse with directions 70 award perpetual injunction
IS prayed for, and for further proceeding in contef-
nifty 10 The opinion Of This Court
No. .. Stephen j. Leris sininistrsto-, appelsn'
We. Edward l.. Bel. assignee Of j. Bell, Jr. Arg7-
nent concluded By Mr. Lawrence for The sppe.lsat
No. g. Henry K. ". Hill, {: a., Appellants, w.
Jo.. Weeks, .ininisrator e, a.. This cause VS.
submitted 20 tie CoEE: on the printed srgaIeni y
Ar. BeDismin for the appellants, and by NJ. HIATT"
for the sppellees. lilies.
No Il. jesse B. Thomas, administration, sppeiI an',
-. The Missouri Iron Company 81 &. lbs 49, -
Wa submitted 10 the consideration OF me ~ 49,.
sppeless. r..
No. - John Charles Fremont appellant " ~ ~
United States. Argument was Commences ~ We
Carey Jones for the appellant
John Z. Ward, E.q OF Georgia, and Tacsn'oa \.
Lsthorp. Of Massachusetts, were sdmittsa !" s'~
news and councillors u the Court.
Adjourned I'll 20 morrow, II O'Clock
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keepers never delivering letters. Reacs Their
duties sre lish., and their py moderate. 1t viii
further be noticed by the tsSe given, thss tie
sub Postmssters and receivers-over c,0O-r'-
ceive in psyneu: for their services an aggregate
sum Of less than half million dollsrs. while she
letter carriers-sbOut the same nQnber--receve
nesrly million AID hall. The public are f,r
better served. can msil and receive letters with
greater facility cave time, aud al ti<ir bor-ress
and matter Of course, write many more les-
ters Ian where there is 20 receiving or delivery
service. To all these advantages must be sddet
what cannot be too often rspeased-the lsrsa
profit to the Post O.fce Depart nsns. II results
from one Of the simplest principles in bushes !
operation.--a messenger employed oy Que Persoa
10 deliver single message and receiving half
dollar therefor, mskes less pro6s, and costs bis
employer more thin though he took hundred
messages from So many employers at two GEMS
each
Sub Poet Offices are places where letters are
delivered as well as received; that's, If addressed
Post. Office" or Il" TO be called for, but ali
other sub ofce letters sre sent ous for delivery
by carriers In London. there are four Branch
Pos, Offices located as follows: At CAaring Cross,
Lon5ard.st.. Old CarsnGish ST., and Stones end
Borough. These are nearly equivalent TO the sub
Post Offices. Bu. the great bulk OF the latter is IN
country plsces. For example: Hull his ffseen
sub Offices sni sCme thirty six receiving houses
distributed through the towns and villages IN the
vicinity; some nesrly twenty miles dlstant Que
il AZ Scarboro ugh, plsce Of IL, geo Inhabitants
The public have all, or nearly the same privileges
4, cub. Poet Office ss st Post Ofice. Most OF
the places in Great Britain containing half the
regulation Of Scarborough are Post-Ofnces.
The great di.tinctisn is the sub-otiices keep
their accounts with the Office to which they
are attached ard not with the General Once.
This saves the trouble Of an immense number OF
petty accounts at the General Office, and as all
letters Low mailed AZ country Offices have 70 be
paid in stamps, or sent unpaid. she accounts be-
tween the sub Pos. Office and the Post Ofhce are
confined chiefly to the sale Of stamps, the money
received for letters arriving unpaid the postage OF
foreign letters and the Money-Order business.
BY ,hi. arrangement there are only ssou. LOO
Post Offices in Great Britain, which keep a.
counts with the General Post Office. The fol-
loving table. under date Of l'52, needs no exPla-
uation