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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-17
Our Rochester Correspondence.
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ROCHESTER,, Feb. IA, 1856.
Lectures Of the Req. Mr.. Finney, Of Oberlin Cell.
brity-Saints and Sinners--Moyality of Roches
teg--An Unexpected Surprise, &C., &c.
The Thermometer is lower here to-day than it has
been at any time previous this winter; it is now Is
degrees below zero; the wind has been blowing a
gale for twentyfour hours, accompanied with snow
which impedes railroad travelling to considerable
extent.
The Rev. Mr.. Finney, of Oberiin celebrity, has
torn himself, for time, from his spirits of many CO
lors and heroicay come to the rescue OF this devo
ted city; and, notwithstanding the severity Of the
weather, he is drawing crowded houses and creating
great sensation. Many lukewarm saints, and some
prominent hardened sinners, give evidence Of 81
cumbing under his pointed home thrusts; but as he
enforces open confession ard restitution, they
"de hard they appear TO be waiting for each other
to begin, but when they do get about it we are an
ticipating some lawful disclosures" if but moiety
be told. 1t is hoped that the reverend gentleman
may be successful, there is great need of reform
within the portals of the church as well as without
AS evidence of outside iniquty, only Saturday last
a scamp, who wished to get possession of the pc.
son Of young girl with whom he had formed an
acquaintance at some of the low dancing houses
Win Wncn tne Guy aDounoS, ana when Hhe mad
been in the habit of fIequenting, unknown to her
parents, engaged notorious hack driver to kidnap
her, which he did, by representing that he had Il
subphona for her, requiring her to go before the
Police Justice Immediately, which the unsuspecting
mother believed, and allowed her daughter to de-
part with the ruffian, who Immediately drove with
her to house Of bad repute and delivered her over
to his partner in crime. The police did not succeed
in finding her for two three days, when she was
rescued, and the kidnappers taken into custody.
II i but short time since one of our high off
Gals, a gentleman of worth and highly esteemed,
upon returning home one evening Unexpectedly,
after short absence, found that third partner
had been admitted to the firm without his know
ledge or consent, and not being in mood to relish
terrain mpany-notwithstanding his well deserved
reputation for handed him over
to couple Of stout policemen who furnished him
with more suitable, 1t not 80 comfortable lodgings
Verify this is great city. OTIs!
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Fine Marsha1's Office.
ARREST OF A SUPPOSED ISCENDIARy.
parnya Iaof;oo pyaf.h

On Friday night officer Rose, Of the Third ward
Police, arrested man named Edward Malone. on a
charge Of attempting to set fire to the coopers shop
Of Cooney Roche, No. As vesey street. The priso
ner, it seems, was found in the shop by Mr. Barnet
Cole, and Mr.. Peter Larkin, assistant foreman Of
Engine IA. Smoke, II appears, had been discovered
by Nj, Cole and Mr. Lsrkin, and believing the prcmi
SEES to beon fire they entered the basement and there
found fire kindled on the floor. The accused was
seen by Mr.. Cole to dodge behind box. Mr. Cole
pretended not to him. but procured the aid of ser.
geant Hervy. On coming again into the basement,
the accused Fad made his escape over the back
fence. His tracks were followed on the snow over
shed in the adjoining yard, and thence iato the
street. By this time the alarm was given and ss
the accused ran down the street, officer Rose headed
him off and secured him. When under arrest, he
admitted being on the premises and doSging behind
the box to prevent Mr.. Cole from seeing him, giving
as q reason that he thought 1T was The boss coming
He also acknowledged he had made fine on the
floor but not to burn the pacs, but merely 70 warm
himself There was space o. about foot square
tnrnt away of the flooring. Nh. Cole extingu!shed
the fire with pail Of water The prisoner was con-
yeyed before Justice Welsh who coc1mitted him to
prison to await further investigation by the Fire
Marshal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-17

SANDWICH fsfundss
POPULAR EDUCA7roS-REPoRT OF THE PRESIDENT



OF THE BOARD.
The undersigned during the present year made the
tour OF all the Islands, examining carefully into the
state of the schools and public morals and observing
portant now at the close of the year to call the at
tention OF all the subordinate officers Of the Board
Of Education TO the following points,
i. While the public schools have been generally
more prosperous than usual during the year, the
attendance has been good; teachers have improved,
as general thing, in industry and faithfulness;
scholars are better supplied than formerly with
books and stationery; parents, particularly in some
OF the districts, take an increasing interest In the
education OF their children and have made la1dable
efforts TO improve their school houses; yet in many
Of the public free schools there ia still lamentable
deficiency an regard 20 books and stationery, want
OF good government Of puncttality, industry and
general aitkuness on the part Ct some of the teach
ers; but few Of the school houses are what they
should be for the great purpose Of training Young
minds in the way Of knowledge ard virtue.
And the attention of all school inspectors, trus-
tees, and parents sCailedto these PARTICULARS with
view to as speedy reform as possible.
z: There have been in operation 6lrng the pre-.
for natives; and the success of children IN acquiring
me English language " certainly very encouraging
All that is wanting, 20 give this language to the
Hawaiian people, Is unNed and pesseyeriGg efforts
ON the part of the government and people.
8. What is now imperativeiy called for in connec.
ton With educational institutions fx some neans
Of training the young in the various branches Of in
dustry. This want has long been felt They almost
universally learn to read, write and cypLer, asd
then they leave school, only to lounge about in idle.
ness, go about in pursuit OF pleasure or try to get
living by some unlawful means without work. Row
they are to be taught the various useful trades and
become farmers, and carpenters, backsmiths, shoe.
makers, tail0rs, &c. and thus supply their own
wants, and keep themselves from vice, Is question
which is engaging the most careful consideration Of
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the Board Of Education. and il commended 10 the
attention Of al its subordinate oce, and the friends
Of education generally.
I. worshfpping assemblies have been 1t times
intnrupted, and religious ceremonies prOfaned by
evil disposed persons, much 70 the grief and annoy
ance Of the worshippers; . case Oh which occurred
which win be remembered; therefore the under.
signed takes this occasion to state that ell such
ccsaduct is no less offensive TO the Kings govern
ment and laws than to the parties aggrieved and
dom are requested TO make known to the people
generally that persons committing such offence are
liable to punishment under vi, chap. VI, pant ",
Of an act to organize the executive departments.
Il is the determination Of the KiAg's govern
ment avowing a. it does the principals o. religious
liberty that all worshippinG ChEistian assemblies
shall be protected in the exercise q their religious
privileges. r. ARMSTRONG;.
President of the Board Of Education.
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soil is four feet in thickness and rich and
200 bushels per in twelve months Ia easy, and,
indeed, low average Coffee cotton IL and will be the
staple. Five hundred set in coffee with few
tives pick it will yield value, at very liberal
calcuiason, Of $40 Coz per Cacso also and ia
sso can be cultiys:ea 'ith ior'yioid the profit Of
Of the States, listen end take the hint The conn
try is at peace and win be 50 az long II remains under
IL In the greatest dread The mineral wealth Of
the country is boundess con- uerce most faclle yiog
~ do in the OF the Pacific aud Atlantic and
only little down h either east west 10 req "a
the one or the other with s.aples All the rare
fruits Of the tropics grow here in the widest profusin.
We spent week In Granana and took the La Virgin
70 the lake. and drop down the river TO caqsIa
company stationed here Shortly after landing, which
Tuesday morning, the 9Th last disturbance
Sstwesp tive or three e the when one Of them
1ns y II! house .na through the r4aa5 a sas
i reckless despersdo for whose arrest for E-arder
thsre 10 bounty Of s60o offered by the State Of Caior-
n M.ss VT two Tss q.
Ashng up either shark, twenty To hundred pounds
Of the finest ash in the world, Is the work Of oay few
turkeys, many deer wild cattle, a small moose
There is profasion Of everything here La AneHsan
ladies' and those assembled last evening" and had
for Cs and Sn hops viii often b.
There IL one Inconvenience that must be uomtttei to
here. There is no postal arrange msnt between New
York and San Juan, and all letters must by Vines
% g Eapress This, however, WILL doubt, soon be
zemsd,sd
p s.--Nartal law has been abolished 10 the State by
decree, and the civil Law substituted. Col Kinney IL
deserted by aaost every body but the i'm nsnse herds
OF wild hogs with which his section Of the country
aoounds The lands he has selected rather too low
sor Agricultural parposes and OF course are damp MAS
matte and malarous.
American mechanics and tradesmsn of every kind are
much needed In The country, and especially fn the cities
end towns good baker would make fortune Ia Year
= Granada, baked bread Is 70 deer, YAM,
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HI. u. iRU EY,
(LATE YOUNG. & Coz
s CAnr arKEEr, Nrw OREEA,

s CAMP STREET. NEw ORLEANS,
Bs"asch sNGHer, .ResreEEc,. @s,d SsEsersnsSsh
re Importer Of Fine Watches for Ladie.
EIA and. Gentlemen, of the most celebrated
No makefs Of England and Switzerland
made to his order expressly in heavy cases (gold
and silver and warranted standard ~fineness.
Ladies GhateJaines and Neck Chains;
&fntsG Guard. Fob and Vest chains, seals, keys, &c.
Finger rings, Ear rings, Breast Pins, Cuff Pins, &c.
Diamonds in Pins and Rings;
Spectacles for every age, in gold. silver and steel
frames;
Silverware wsrranted pure as coin, consisting OF
table, tea and desert Spoons;
Table and Desert Forks, Ladies, Butter Knives
Mustard and salt spoons, sugar tongs, &c.
dated ware, consisting Of casters, candlesticks
walters: &c.
: Having been always engaged in the mechani-
cal part Of the business, all Watches sent for re-
pairs will have the s~trictest attention; and having
every facility for making any portion of a watch,
he will be enabled 70 work on very reasonable
terms.
I7JeweIry made to order, and repaired. Dia-
monds reset. in the latest style. Canes mounted
in gold and silver. dec3-no7
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pistol and slipped on part of my clothes
determining to watch or listen to tbs
movements, seemingly mysterious or sus
picious; the sound or steps stopped at my
door-then followed one of applying the
ear to the keyhole, and a low breathing
convinced me the villain was listening. ]
stood motionless, the pistol firmly grasp.
ed. Not a muscle moved nor a nerve was
slackened, for / felt as if Heaven had Sc
lecte d me out as the instrument to effect
its purposes.
The person now slowly passed on, and
| cautiously approached the door of my
bedchamber.
now went by instinct, or rather by
the conveyance Of sound, for as soon as
| heard his hand grasp the latch of one
door, mine seized the other; a deep silence
followed this movement; it seemed as IL
he had heard the sound, and awaited the
repetition; it came not; all was still; he
might have considered it the echo of his
own noise. heard the door open softly;
| also opened mine; and the very moment
| stepped into the entry, | caught a faint
glimpse of a tall man entering the lighted
chamber through the halfopened door; !
glanced my eyes into the chamber; no OBJ
ject was visible save the curtained bed,
within whose sheets lay the intended VIC
tim Of a midnight assassin, and he, gra-
clous hsaven, a negro!
For at that moment, a tall fierce look
ing black approached the bed, and never
was Othello and Desdemona more natu-
rally represented; at least that particular
scene of the immortal bard's conception.
] was how all suspense; my heart swell
ed int my throat almost to ~suffocation,
my eyes TO cracking, as l bounded into
the room.
The black ruffian had ruthlessly drag
ged part of the covering off the bed,
when the sound Of my feet caused him
to turn round. EIe started, and thus con-
fronted, we stood gazing on each other a
few seconds: his eyes shot fire; fury was
depicted on his countenance. He made
a spring towards me, and the next mo-
ment lay a corpse on the floor.
The noise of the pistol aroused the fair
sleeper; she, started in the bed, and seem
ed an angel of the white clouds emerging
from her downy bed to soar up to the skies.
The first thing that presented itself to
her view was myself standing near her,
with a pistol in my hand.
'Oh, do Tot murder me! Take all
You cannot, will not kill me, sir!!'
The servants now rushed in, and all
was soon explained.
The wretch turned out 10 be a vaga-
bond, supposed to be a runaway slave
Virginia. / had the providential
opportunity of rescuing one from the
worst Of fates, who in a short time called
husband, and in after years related to
our children her miraculous escape from
he bold attack of a midnight assassin.
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NOTICE

FFNHE undersigned hereby notifies the public
I against negotiating for a Promissory Note,
signed by her for the sum Of Seven Hundred and
Fifty Dollars, dated the 8th December, 1855, and
payable on the 1st of May, 1856, to the order Of
Francis Duplessis, and by him endorsed, and se-
cured by mortgage onIthe slave Rachel. Said note
was given 10 Henry E. Moore as the price of said
slave as per act of sale passed before Joseph H.
BaIch, Esq, Notary Public, the 8th December,
1855. The consideration thereof having failed,
in consequence of the u~nsoundness of the said
slave Rachel, the said note will not be paid.
We. HACKER.
Parish of Iberville, March 2sth, 1856. ap5
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THE MIDNIGHT ASSASSIN.

was on my way to P, in the year
is; it was towards the cold evenings in
HE first fall month, when my horse stop
ped suddenly before a respectable house,
about four miles from N.
There was something strange and re-
markable in this action Of my horse, nor
would he stir a step ia spite Of all my ex-
ertions to move him on.
] determined to crafty his whim, and
At the same time a strange presentiment
which came oyer me, a kind of superna-
fural feeling indescribable, seemed to urge
me to enter. Having knocked, and re-
auested to be conducted to the lady or
gentleman of the house, | was ushered
lnto a neat sitting room, where sat a beau
tlfql girl of about twenty years of age.
> She rose at my entrance, and seemed a
little surprised at the appearance of a
perfect stranger.
In q few words | related to her the very
strange conduct of my horse, and his
stubborn opposition to my mind. Il am
nos | observed, 'superstitious, nor incKn-
ed on the side of metaphysical doctrines
Of those who support them; but the sin
gular, una%ccountable feeling that crept
over me in attempting to pass your. house
induced me to solicit lodgings for the
night
1--WE are not, she replied, well guard
ed. tbs true; but in this part of the coun-
try we have little to fear from robbers, for
we have nevet heard of any being near
US; we are surrounded by good neighbofsg
and l Halter myself we are a peace with
them. But this evening, in consequence
Of my fathers absence, | Rlt unusually
lonesome, and if it was not bordering on
the superstitious, 7 might reason as YOU
have, and say / consent to your staying;
for similar feelings have been mine ere
you arrived; from what cause ! cannot
imagine
The evening passed delightfully."- away;
my young hostess was intelligent and
lovely; the hours flew so quickly that on
looking at my watch | was surprised to
find that it was eleven o'clock. This was
the signal for retiring; and by twelve eve
ny inmate in the house was probably fast
asleep, save myself / could not sleep
strange visions foated across my brain,
ana lay twisting on my bed, in all the
agony OF suspense. The clock struck
one; It's last vibrating sound had scarcely
died away, when the opening of a shut
YER and the raising Of a sash ia one of The
lower apartments, convinced me some
one was entering the house. Al noise fol-
lowed az Of q person jumping from The
window sill 10 the floor, and then follow.
ed = light and almost noiseless step, ofone
ascending tie stairway.
ooasps w the room adjoining the one
gssupied hy the lady; mine was next to
we staircase; the sten came slong tba raI
any cautious, ] had seized nv
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IR

Bless the dear old verdant land
Brother, vert thou born Of it,
AS thy shadow life doth stand,
Twining round it's rosy band,
Did an Irish mothers hand
Guide thee in the morn Of it7
Did thy fathers soft command
Teach thee love or scorn Of It4
Thou who tread'st its fertile breast,
nost thou feel a glow for it?
Thou, OF all its charms possest,
Living on lis first and best,
Art thou but a thankless guest,
Or a traitor foe TO it!
IF thou lowest, where, the test!
Wouldst thou strike a blow for it,
Has the Past no goading sting
That can make thee rouse for il?
Does thy lands reviving spring,
Full OF buds and poisoning,
Fail to make thy cold heart cling,
Breathing lovers vows for itE
With the circling oceans ring
Thou vert made a spouse for ii!
Hast thou kept, as thou shouldst keep,
Thy affections warm for it,
Letting no cold feeling creep,
Like the ice-breath Ger the deep,
Freezing to a stony sleep
Hopes the heart would form for it?
Glories, that like rainbows weep
Through the darkening storm for it
What we ask is Natures right
Freedom and the aids of it;
Freedom for the minds strong flight,
Seeking glorious shapes, star-bright,
Through the worlds ~intensest night,
When the sunshine fades of it!
Truth is one, aud so is light,
Yet how many shades Of it!
A mirror every heart doth wear,
For heavenly shapes to shine in ii;
If dim the glass or dark the air,
That Truth, the beautiful and fair,
Gods glorious image, shine not there,
Or shine with nought divine it
A sightless lion in its lair
The darkened soul must pine in il
Son Of this old doWn-trodden land,
Then aid US in the fight for it;
We seek To- make it great and grand
Its shiple@hays, its naked strand.
BY canvass swelling breezes famed
Oh, what a glorious sight for it!
The past expiring like a brand,
In morning rosy light forit!
Think that this dear old land is thine,
And thou a traitor-slave of it!
Think how the Switzer leads his kline,
When pale the evening star doth shine;
His song has home in every line
Freedom in every stave of it!
Think how the German loves his Rhine,
And worships every of i'll
Our own dear land is bright as theirs,
But OH our hearts are cold for it!
Awake! we are not slaves, but heirs;
Our fatherland requires our cares
Our work for Man, with God our prayers
Spurn blood-stained Judas-gold for I'll
Let US do all that honor dares-
Be earnest, faithful, bold for il!
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GROUND BONES.
%PHOsPHATED GUANO.

This valuable fertilizer, composed of equal parts
| ofPeYuvian GuanO and fine Bone Dust, ia offered
TO Planters as an article III every way superior and
far more lasting than Guano used by itself. 1t is an
established fact that GnanO lacks PHOSPHATE OF
LINE, and also that one haIfof its fertilizing quail
ties are dissipated in the air, which is plainly to be
perceived by the strong ammonicalsm smell constant
lY emitted by it until its strength is gone. Bone
dust is nothing more than Phosphate Of Lime, and
this besides being a strong and valuable manure,
fixes the ammonia in the Guano, and retains it I'M
til it is absorbed by the plants. A trial of this
fertilizer will satisfy any one Of its durability and
superior efficacy TO simple Guano.
For sale in barrels about two hundred and fifty
pounds each, at two cents per ID.
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME.
This highly concentrated fertilizer is composed
of Animal Matter, Sulphuric Acid, Bone Dust,
Gypsum and Sulphale Of Iron, each of which by
Itself is a powerful manure. Five hundred
pounds, or about two barrels of this Super
Phosphate of Lime have been found to be fully
equal, in beneficial effects, TO thirty wagon loads Of
ordinary Stable Manure.
PERUVIAN GUANO, 10 sacks of about one
hundred aed forty pounds, at 2 l>2 cents pei lib.
P0UDRETTE, or de-odorized night soil in
powder, at 81 30 per barrel. q,
LAND PLASTER, at 81 IS pei barrel. Also
ROCK SALT for Plantation stock in barrels of
about three houndred pound, at one cent per
pound.
a pamphlet containing further particulars, and
full direstlons for using the above fertilizers will be
sent on receipt of a postage stamp, to any person
desiring it.
D. C. LOWBER,
mh15>6m 90 Magazine Snest, New Orleans
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SOUTHERN SENTINEL.
290etrp.


tit is the gift OfPOETRY to hallow every place in
which il moves: to breathe round Nature an odour more
exquisite than the perfume of the rose, and 70 shed over
u a tint more magical than the blush of morning
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TTying a mackersl to your coat
tail and imagining yourself a whale, is
one Of the first ~Iessonsin Goldfish aristoc-
racy.
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CARPET WAREHOUSE.

2S Charters Street. 90
TUST received New Patterns ofEnglish
j and American CarpetImg, such as
Velvet and Brussels Tapestry;
Three-ply Brussels and I~ngrains;
Dutch Yenitian for Halls and Stairs;
Druggets for Crumb Cloths,
Window shades, Hair cloth;
Table and Piano Covers;
Floor Oil cloth, of various qualities, Gu to
suit halls and rooms;
Mating, &c, &c.
All of which are offered at the lowess market
price. no7-de10 A. B~ROuSSEAU & co.
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Mr.. PAUL DEBLIEux having purchased one-third
'of our stock. tt is our intention hereafter To keep
a much larger stock of Goods for sale. and will
pay particular attention to the buying and selling
Of Sugar and Molasses.
mill ROTH DEBLIEUX.
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English and American Pie Fruit.
ERESR Fruit in juice, together with fresh Pre-
J. serves and Jellies, just received al
hlsm RICHARDS.
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Dr..
CELEBRATED
V E r M
AND
LIVER PILLS.
Two Of the best Preparations OF the Age

They are not recon-
mended as Universal
Cure-alls, but simply for
, what their name pur-
ports.
The VERm1FUcE, for
expelling Worms from
the human system, has
also been administered
with the most satisfactory
results to various animals
subject to Worms.
The LIVER PILLS, for
the cure Of LIVER COM
PLANT, al BJL.ous DE-
R~ANGEMENTs, SICK HEAD
ACHE, &c.
Purchasers viii please
be particular to ask for
DIR. C. McLane's Cele-
brated VERMIFUGr and
LIVER PILLS, prepared by
St,~;,n9 &c.,.
SOLE pRoPRlEroRs, Pitts
burgh, Pa, and take no
other, as there are various
other preparations now
before the public, pur-
porting to be Vermifuge
and Liver Pills. All
others, in comparison
with DR.. McLANE's (, are
worthless.
The GENUINE McLane's
Vermifuge and Liver
Pills can now be had at
all respectable Drug
Stores.
FLEMING BROS,
60 WooD ST., PITTSBURGH, Pa.
Sole PPOprietOrgD
sold bv SCOVIL & MEAD,
nah2e-1v Chartfes street, New Orleans,
Wholesale Agents for the Southern States.