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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-22
I.rrr rroM EI pAso.-The Santa "a mail h

charge OF Capt james Gross arrived at FAN Antonio on
the 2hth ut. In thirteen days from ii Paso. The San
Antonio Ledger says:-
In the absence Of the regular election returns he re.
norris that there from 500 TO 900 votes poe out Of
which the Know Nothings, by dnt Of perseverance,
obtained i've
At presidio del Norte the citizens organized and 10
votes were also poiied against Know nottingham
Hon. II. Doane elected Senator and Hon j. Crosby
Representative for FL Paso county They will probably
he down next mail.
No Indians the route, no doubt owing TO
the prompt action Of Lieut.. Randall
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-22

MOVEMENTS LADIES UF
The ladies of Mobile have formed association for the
purpose of collecting funds in aid Of the sufferers Of Nor
folk and Portsmouth. They call themselves the Mite So
ciey The following resolutions were adopted at the first
mceting;-
Resolved That we, the ladies' Of Mobile feeling the
great necessity aordng immediate relief to the cities
Of Norfolk and Portsmouth, do here determine to
utmost exertions for obtaining and ahording said
relief
Resolved That request the ministers in this city Of
the different denominations TO receive funds from any Of
their ocks who may feel disposed to aid us, and that
those be sent TO Treasurer Mrs Il. True
heart TO be by her forwarded TO member OF the
eCan'tGet-Away Club OF Mobile now in one OF those
cities for the relief Of the sick and the destitute
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-22

LOSS OF LIFE ON MOUNT w ASHIEGTON, N. H.-The
following particulars Of the melancholy death from
posure Mount Washington, which was mentioned few
days since elegraphic despatch, have commu-
ncated 10 the Boston TdnScp;-Mr Bourne, OF Kenne-
bunk Maine with his daughter and niece left the Glen
House at about three O'Clock Thursday afternoon
tending to ascend Mount Washington, and remain there
night at the Summit House. They doubtless thought
night After they had reached full four hs the route
thick cloud up and the wind increased 10 gale,
the ladies became exhausted and the air cold that
they chilled through They lost the PATH and wan
deret about long the strength of the ladies would
allow Miss Bourne, the niece Of the gentleman of the
party unable to walk after about O'Clock in the
evening To protect her from the cold wind pile Of stones
raised and placed under its shelter Her cousin
and uncle did all in their power TO her spirits II liz
thought that she expired at about 10 O'Clock. The surv-
waited and watched through the long and tedious
hours OF the night and the morning light APP
Icafed Mr.. Bourne started for the Summit House. and
found 10 be but short distance from where the party
had passed the night. The living well cared for by
the inmates of the Summit House and the leless body
Of the young lady brought down the mountain path
On a litter made for the purpose She was the only
daughter Of Mr. f. Z. Bourne and in the 2lst year
II is said that Mr.. Thompson Of the Glen House. was
not aware that this party started for such journey
late in the day Of course he would have prevented so
hazardous an undertaking had 1t been in his power.
This the second instance in which lite has been lost by
those who have yentnred u ascend Mount Washington
without guide. The first victim young Engishman,
who pershed some six years ago the south
side o. the great he refused TO have guide and
attributed the urgency Of Mr. Crawford the subject 10
the fact that money the only object in view. These
melancholy occurrences should teach all tourists the
much needed lesson 10 venture among the noun
dents of the locality in regard to the prospects Of tho
weather.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-22

The corner stone Of the public library In Boston was
laid with becoming ceremony Boylston street, the
18th instant IN the corporation Of Boston,
the official persons connected with tho library, and
large of ladies and gentlemen. Among the
distinguished gentlemen upon the platform were Hon.
Edward Everett, Hon. benjamin seaver, Hon. Jonathan
Phillips George 1ieknor, Esp Or. winow Lewis, and
Tr. n, 3. shurtleG.
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Fetnte aoeeph BtidRhafn, fk4.
SET. 1o.-Sdrdoe AssauK.-A man named VIM. N.
Hazard cook az the brig Frances was brought before the
Commissioner charged with biting on the Of Captain
Ray mmander Of that vessel In alterca ton which
occurred at sea. The defendant was held to answer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-22

The population by wards is given below II will be OBJ
served that there is increase in all Of them except
ward four In the section of the city included IN the Ii
mits Of that ward, stores rapidly dispiacing the
dwelling houses. The wards of Boston are divided on
the basis Of the voters instead Of the population East
Boston has made grand increase since 1850 and
has population of 10, S52 In $780, Cambridge had a
thousand less population than East Boston shows in
1855. South Boston contains only thousand less
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-22

The Buffalo Courier states that the shock of an earth.
quake was felt Monday morning nth inst. In the
towns Of Fldred, Ceres and Oean Cataraugus county
\. Y. The shock sufficient TO shake the buildings
end in one instance . chimney top was thrown or.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-22

NoRsoIK, sept. 19-12K O'Clock.
It is with feelings of a most painful nature that
chronicle the death Of Dr.. G. L. Upshur. This field
marshal Of the sered columns of health fell after doing
battle manfully with the invisible foe Of douby
doomed city. Many eye dmmed with tear this
morning. when 1t announced that this truly great
had fallen. The faces Of our citizens far sadder
expression to-day than yesterday for though the death
may more yet the archer to pick his vic
TINS for best falling thick indeed it seems that
for the past two three days. prominent
have fallen than for any week before DR.. Gordon,
Health Officer Of our city, Is reported dying he has
severe attack of black vomit We have just been in
formed that John Tunis and Josiah Wills dead. My
God when will calamtes cease These two estimabe
gentlemen well known in the commercial world-two
of noblest and best. What loss to poor unhappy
Norfolk Chas Beale late editor Of the Daily Naos is
suffering from relapse but little hopes entertained
of his recovery. Miss Lydia Headren, daughter
of the Rev. jeremiah Hendren, is alse suffering
from relapse. Both Of the Drs. Tunstan now sick
with fever; recovery doubtful Benjamin Quick, of the
firm of O'Brien Quick, taken down yesterday. He
lost his partner business few weeks since and Sun
day he lost his partner in life We trust he will
Norfolk cannot lose him His firm together with
that of Salisbury have done efectua service being the
only undertakers in Norfolk.
lam pleased to announce jeremiah Hendren, Bap st
minister, convalescent also Frederick Clark. am at
Orien and Qucks now, and orders tor collins are COM
ing in very fast The fo1owinga report for the last
twenty hours of the Howard InGrmary- have just
obtained -
George Reid bookkeeper, Mrs. Wallace,
Mrs. Vellia, Mrs Seiman.
DR.. Caffrie
james Ward, Samuel Norman,
Mr. Cheney, Mrs. Dorcey,
John Clark, - tanute.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-22

from the Boston Transcript, Sept ISL
We are indebted TO Mr.. George Adams, the superin-
tendent Of the Census for the following result Of the
of Boston for the present year, compared W it'll
the city census of 1885,
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POPULATION OF BOSTON At DIFFERENT PERIODS.

From the above statement it is evident that the increase
has been mainly the part Of the foreign population
and the children of foreigners.
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report of such project IL wholly and unequivocaIy
false and hope the different papers that have imputed
the Kansas Herald statement false, absurd and
preposterous win do the justice TO make the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-09
COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT,
nondence Of The y. Y. Tribune.

Correspondence of The y. Y. Tribune
EAsTos Pa July 7, 1855.
We Learn that the Annual Commencement of Lafay-
cite College at Eastop, Pa, promises to be unusually
attractive the present season. The exercises connected
with the occasion are 10 commence on Sabbath even
ing July %, when the Rev. Alexander I. McGul, one
of the distinguished Professors in the Theological
Seminary at Princeton, n. j., will preach sermon
before the Brainerd Evangelical Society connected
with the College.
Easton and vicinity the scene Of David Brain
erds sefdenying abors among the Indians more than
thIee-quarters of century SINCE and from the juno
ton of the Lehigh with the Delaware River at this
place. he called it 1.-The Forks of the Delaware"
On Monday evening, July 49, the Junior Exhibition
will take place, when four members from each of the
two Literary Societies will deliver 0rations.
On Tuesday afternoon july "a, the Alumni Grafton
will be delivered by Mr.. Elliott, former graduate of
ihis College, and Professor in Miami Uniyersi-
iy, Ohio.
On Tuesday evening the Annual Grafton before the
Literary Societies of the College will be delivered by
tie Rev. Robert Davidson, ID. d., OF New-Bruns-
wick, Nj.
On Wednesday, the 25th of July, the Commencement
proper will take place, when of the largest Classes
ever connected with the College will graduate.
After the cOse of the Commencement exercises the
Trustees roiessors Alumni and friends of the Insti
tuition will come together, when some capital extempO-
raneous speeches may be expected. Eason and s in
stuton-La Fayettc Colege-are much less known
by Workers than they ought TO be. This College
Is some 25 years old; is located the banks of the
Delaware "a miles from New-York by the New-Jersey
Central Railroad. The natural scenery around Easton
is not surpassed by any place within 100 miles OF New
York and the whole route from Nsw-York to Easton
by The boat 10 Ezabothport and then the Is de-
Tchtful Ills lnsitution has been rising very rapidly
during the past four years under the Presidency OF
the Rev ID. V. Mclean, who has received for it al
ready an e dowment of over $4,000 which we hear
is TO be increased 10 $4,000. New-York begins to
take an interest in this rising Institutions; its location
Is admirable and remarkably healthy, and from all we
can Learn we have doubt that this Institution pre-
sents advantages-n q moral, literary and pecunary
poiut of vieHequa 10 those OF any Institution in the
country We understand that the President has called
upon some of our citizens for aid in the endowment
OF the College and that be has met with much eneour-
sgenout. We advise those who TO attend tie ap-
Iroacling mencement and the beauties OF the
place and make Themselves acquainted with the merits
OF the College. ,
The Genital Railroad Of Ney-Jersey has kindly
given excursion tickets for the last two Commence
mens. We presame they will do the same on the
[ present occasion.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-09

the difficulty, there scarcely any men on hat
part Of the street when the difficulty arose. Before
the facts became known 90 Is 10 justify ne action,
the Turner'S had dispersed. Hf1
The Mayor and police were soon on the ground and
imms diaely took steps 10 arrest tho offenders. Up %
late hour last evening they were engaged IN ferreng
out the persons who were implicated N this bloody
affair Twenty four Of them were arrested and are IN
jail.
We have taken grea, pains TO arrive a. the facts,
tue statement OF them We are forced 70 the eocyic-
ton that The attack of the Turner'S upon our cazecs
and the murder OF young Foster totally without
justification. Not the least evidence pFeiense OF
disposition to disturb them existed. There were not
half dozen persons within several rods Of hen when
the quarrel with the boy arose. The acts OF Siuionton
and White were peaceful, aud II they had not been
attacked there would have been no difficulty. Tho
fact that the Turner'S were all armed with deadly
weapons ought ID excite attention. Tho droadfl use
they made Q. them without provocation and in the
midst of Of principal streets, cannot be too
strongly reprehended, and must be promptly punished.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-09
TIE FISHERY COMMISSION
Fr,M Tas Moatrsal Gaseiis, J.ly :

Frs. Tie Moafreal Gazette, Jsly -
We announced some time since tha, our respected
townsman, d. III. PeFley, Esq, had been selected as
the British Fishery Commissioner under the Reciprocity
Treaty with the United States. We ere now happy to
announce that Mr. Perky hss received his COMMISSION
under the royal sign manual and we have been kindly
permitted TO make tie following extract nom the dis
patch Of Lord Clarendon, which accompanied u;
Fossles osrler, ag Is, 1854
sRi have 70 seqnan' You ina, her MAJESTY oos
Commissioner the Of Great Britain under The az, and
and he United States on he Ssh q June IssL
They been nouced make ehoee Of you for that sp
y yd lns Hs aS her Mns,
wshnscn While the treaty was uoasr nssotstlon ASd hey
formed those articles oftbe treaty they place them D
transmit TO you your on under the royal ssa manual.
together with copy Of the TeNy You viii perceive from
iih the Commissioner Of the Unied States.
Of the North American Provinces and OF the United
articles and designate the pisces reserved BY those articles
from The common riss, Of fishing therein. c,,Rrxnos
NJ. III. PERLEY, Esd tianSNpo".
We understand that Mr.. Perley is instructed Ia s-
tend to any instructions be may receive from her
Msiestys Minister at Washington, and to report the
proceedings direct TO the Foreign Office without refer
ence to the Colonial authorities, aud apart IRON any
Colonial control whatever. -
II cannot fail to be gratifying to the natives Of this
Province that one of themselves has distinguished
bimsef by skill and ability IN great inerh@ipaal NO
goiiaton as 10 have been selected by her Majesty
Minister for an important national office. The latter
ing and gracious manner in which Mr. Ierleys sp
uoiptment has been conferred should give high salts
faction; il affords convincing proof that New Bruins
wickers who qualify themselves for the public service,
and display activity and intelligence IN iorwaIng the
interests OF the crown, may hereafter lay claim W u
ptrial appointments even of the highest grade
precedent has been established by Mr. Perey, who has
been raised to position of honor and emoiament far
beyond any Provincial apr ointment and has thus
opened the way for the ambition Of the youth OF New
brunswick. they may now believe that there are
places within their reach for which will be well worth
their while to struggle.
We learn that Mr.. Perley leaves very shortly for
Washington to confer with Mr.. CHAMPION, aud meet
the United States Commissioner with the view Of set
Ting the course of procedure in conducting the bus
ness of this important commission. We can only say
tia, we concur in the views OF Lord Clarendon. ana
believe tLat the business is placed :" in goo& hands,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-09
ENGLISH PUBLIC OPINION.

AT meeting Of the Western Christian Union, held
a. Bristol, England May g 1885, the Rev. ). A. Stein
thai of Brdgewater moved the following resolution,
which was carried by acclamation;
THAT this meeting has learned with the highest
satisfac ion of the pasued 10y the
TO p sh the indictment against Messrs. Parker Phil
Iips and Higgson for aiding fugitive slave, and cor
daily copgratr late those gentlemen and The Amercan
Antsavery Society on the success OF tnelr thofis IN
behaf of the oppressed and in support OF that impair
tial liberty which is the inacnable right OF every hu.
man beng without regard 10 cl me or color. That
from what now srng in the United States they
indulge the hope that tn, time may not be tar distant
when the people of that kindred nation shall be true
TO the great priLc les of Freedom, and when they
will consider il glorious aud not guilty deed 70
have led the Abotonists in their noble aud Cbrs-
iian work, and TO have rescued afelow-croatare nom
the ciue wrongs inflicted by Slavery
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-09
THE OUTRAGE on GOV REEDER.

Coresporience Of The J0uns Of Commerce.
KAssAs CITY, Mo-, Thursday, June %.
Tie country il again thrown into state OF Intense
excitement by tie attempted Preparation u an out
rage on the person of Gov Roeder his quarters az
shawnee Mission, about nine miles from this place.
Ibe fecis as am able TO give them undoubtedly
reliable. Il appears tha, the Governor was sitting
alone IN his Office bis Secretary, Mr. Lowrey, being
siek and confined 10 bic room at the time, when
tie well brown Gen. Sinngfello1 entered. he was
courieOusly received, and after general preliminary
conversation. in which lie dilaied on the influence
ard control be woula have over the present Legs
laiuIe and the great excitement existing ID Ms
sour Ggaost Gov. Reeder, he made two propositions
10 The Gov.rnOr-one being that the Governor should
sanction any bill that should be passed. 10 punish tue
temIerng with slaves in the Territory, or the utter
ing Of abolition sentiments, and the other that be
recommend IN bis Message that the Legislature al
iourn 10 shawnee Mission. the border OF Museum.
The Governor replied that although in favor OF Free
State be was willing aud thought It quite proper that
temporary prot con be given 70 Slave property ~ the
Territory until the question be properly decided; but
that he could not promise 70 sanction bill be had never
seen, and much less could be agree 10 ball making the
penalty for minor Ofenses death, be had heard pro-
posed ard that be would not officially recommend ne
Legislature 10 adjourn 20 shawnee Mission AT this the
General became mu excited and endeavored 10
quarrel upon the words " border ruiians, reported
to have been used by Gov X. He was told that The
OF such language had been dsayowed, asd NAT as
early al possible. He then desired 10 know If Gov;
X. bad represented Kansas being conquered an
sutugaied by the citizens Of Missouri 20 ThIeh INC
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-09

Governor replied that be hsd. stringfeilow then IN
ouired further the Governor had intended 10 charge
him with any unlawful or dshonorsble act to which
the Governor replied, that he beneved and had said
~ AT Gen = Wa mainly instrumental in creating the
excitement in Missouri which hsd produced the preeent
state Of things and in answes 10 another question by
Strr efeow said that he considered such course OF
conduct as unlawful and dshonorable.
By this time the excitement OF Stringiellow became
very Great 80 much so IS 20 attract several persons
standing In front of the door, and he on the spot gave
the Governor a verbal challenge which was imnedl-
stely declined the Governor saying that he was no
snhscriler 10 the duelng code. AZ this time the HoV-
onor was carelessly sitting With his ehaT Osi5ucei
mon tie two hind legs. Srlngfelow adVanceI and
nv pu,ting bis hand upon his shoulder pushed HIM
oycr M Tic sare time falling upon bin and scratching
him deeply in the cheek with his sails. Tue GovernoE
kicked rim of and rose 10 his feet, both gentlemen
drawing their pistols when SulDgfel0w vas seized ol
Attorney General Issacks and Mr. ilatierman, and
the Governor dropped the muzLle OF his weapon say
ing that he sconed 10 attack man MO was pre-
vented from defending himself. BY the interference
Of the two gentlemen the matter was Gained down aud
SuingieLow left
To yourselves and your readers leave all coument
on this most unparalleled outrage, merely stating fur
Their H. at StriDgiellow who thus begins by attempting
TO iutmidate the Governor OF Kansas Territory and.
failing in that personally assaults him, u resident OF
Weston, Mo-. and makes no pretense OF living 10 the
Territory 1t is generally believed that the Missourans
have discovered that they viii be unable 70 manage
iwo-hirds Of the Legislature and thus avoid the Gov
ernor's veto; and therefore the conduct of their
Acknowledged leader During the late affair the Gov
nor had twice good opportunity TO shoot Stringeow,
and tie friends of order and his friends are very
Thank ul that he refrained for had any injury, even
the slightest, occurred to Strngieow 10 two hours
crowd would have been raised on the border against
which resistance would have been useless aud no one
can imagine what would have been the ultimate con-
sequence. Respectfully yours, TRAVELLER.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-09

An examination was had yesterday before Gov.
Price in relation TO the surrender of Jacob Stern Of
this city to the authorities of NewYork upon requi-
son from the Executive of that State. Stern, II IS
alleged, purchased from Mr.. Friend OF New 4 ork
81 go worth of goods and pretended 10 have y oVV
worth Of clothing in bis store and $500 IN cash ~
be confess ed judgment TO his brother-nlaw to pay
certain notes be held. Friend had Stern indicted IN
New-York for obtaining goods under false preense.
The requistion resisted by Stems counsel on th
this city, where for years il Is claimed he has borne
an honest character and does not come under me con-
ditious Of the extradtion laws; and because the SUI
having been instituted against him IN Essex, the mat
ter can be brought tria here, without senaing MN
on, al he State 10 undergo arres. and imprisonment
on charge which ~ not sabstaniiated. The Governor
has not given his decision. Newark Daily Adv eh'