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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-21

rect Mr Mason to present his Imperis Hghness with
stick Of olypop The act would have abou II somethpg
OF trus republican smpstty and Mr.. Marcy ,oud thus
baye opportunity ofreading the
OF Europ- who ought 70 have more common thAa
to see ary affinity between babies aud golden feeces
AaH PAsha, the Tarkish PicI ipoteniary is to give
grand ball on the l0h, at which II IA presumed his Ma
jesy the Emperor will be present following example
OF the Sultan NJ Consla ntnope who paid smi ar com
pnent 70 the French Ambasssder .. that capital me
most elaborate being made Eight hun
dred guests ALREADY invited and the energy inven
ton and dip omacy which evlnoed to inducs the Pa
chs to increa4e the NUMBER worthy OF digni
fed purpose. The fault hiterto has been the extreme
eomplaisaoce or the Trkishyost whoever the
Cor might be, which has led him to crowd hs
sudocsdon. ladeed, remember lady and ge otlsrnan
waiting IN their carriage for hours In the hope If
tnsmsevss aud then being obliged give up
the attempt d~spar. Or this occasion
II tie Interest which hsa lately been sstachsd
East, everything ID most ultra Oriental charac
ter divAn is to be erected and the Enp pstor On his
eh y s to be presented with the pips OF peace All the
Turks In Paris win the ancien costume OF their
fathers. Shertet and other beverages are % be
handed about by black slaves Orien.sl attire IL will
&c scen In fact OF the Opera 70 the
Falcons f the Turkish embassy, and the proba ,y is
that the manager ot that Theatre has been specially
tain cd to co the mse Alas, for poor Turkey
It's bcasted vitality ia but illuminated phantom and
IT is IT, that DOW, when friends snd enemies alike make
stepping stone of her, she should dance Ike the lido.
while the ship is founder;Dg.
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- evening" the 1h instant horse, and harness. the
horse light dappe gray about fifteen hands high long
tall Roman ard little stiff In the of hind the
wagon painted dark with light red ssrioo, ensmeed lea
ber top trimmed with blue CLOTH side curans the harness
svero plated; Duch collar and saddle cloth trimmed
with yellow; the bride had the letter X The above
property hired 70 about thirty two OF
I'VE feet ten inches bigh f whkes dark complexop and
dark Fifty dollars will be given fer the arrest and
vic,ion srd twenty Eve dollars for the OF the
perry. MARGARET WARD, adminA<slsK u JOAN Ward
deceased, Jersey City.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-18

PETITION IN ALABAMA AGAINST SLAVES HIRING
TnhR Own TfME-1here is, informed Q municipal
law (urder permission Of the statutes the state Ia
ciies and towps) allowing the Of slaves in this
city to permit them to bike th cir time aud, by ne
oessaIy consequence to carry business their
from this lcense and petition numcrously sgued, 10
per ding before the City Council asking repeal Of the
ordnance 1t Is urged fst that the system in its ten-
denotes Is against that perfect subordnaten OF the info
ror The reriof case which 1t desirable always u
msintan. We think that proposition is almost seevf-
dent. II argued, fecoDdy that The comparative Free
thus granted 10 par icuar slaves results most e-
breeds more less dissatisfaction among their fellows
not 70 favored. That looks reasonable. We know
that negroes not subjected to steady supervisors
are apt TO fall into bad habits OF drinking gaming.
&C. Again, thirdly, IL il Insisted that, as between
the disinteresed pubic the Of the favored
class cf eaves releases the latter much from the
responsibilities which should properly attach to the own
his sg.nt be responsible great degree for
the act of his negroes. No law which, eest ressser
him from that proper and gachunes which natu-
rally attach to the relations Ct master and servant can
be right II Is for these and other analogous haH
the State general Law inhbits the hiring of their own
time by elaves That law, however, leaves municinsl
free to regulate the matter their own in
risdict II there reaeons against the practice in
the country those infinitely multiped IN q
cli!y Of holding unlawful assembages the constant on
portunies for and temptation to theft and the contact
with greater or less amount OF unprinciped and nm
trustworthy white population ever gaping traps for
the ntgro controlling his time. From cor, ode alton
Of the enises In favor of the petition and bs
heve that affirmative asiin on ,uld prove blessing
to Nc ngorle --4io''tgom0y Mall Jap 4.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-18
Decision In the Reaper Patent Case.

The great reaper has been decided Ia favor Of
Manny's machine Justice Mclean delivered to-day tho
opuien Of the United states Circuit Court in this mpor
tant which argued last summer at Cincinnati.
by Hon. Reveldy Johnson and E. N. Dckerron for Mr.
McCormac, and Z. NJ Stanton and George Harding for
Nanny Co., defendants. The decision on all Of the
points IL in favor OF defendants The Court heidi
First-That Manny's reaping machine does not in
fringe any Of the patents Of Mr.. Mccormick.
Second-That the eveller and reel post used in Man.
ny's machines the same In form or principle.
IS the improvements patented by Mr. Mccormick in ls45,
and no infringement.
Thirc-That several useful Improvements invented
and patented by john H. Nanny not covered by
McCcmicks patent but arc different in form and princ
ple and consequently no infringement
The Injunction was Teused and the bill dismissed ct
Of complainant.
The Court fully sussins the validity OF McCormick'a
patents and pays high compliment to the patentee.
An appeal has been taken 70 the United States supreme
Court.
Commodore Morris is seriously Ill a. his residence In
this city His disease is acute affection OF the lungs
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people seldom ever are mistaken In their conclu-
kicns
We have exemplipcAtion If this in the result
ywhsre Of those elections, BY which the people wore
pies Of the day and healthy tone Of the public mind
thereby manifested, which highly
to the "a riot and the lover Of constitutional liberty
vernmsnt-that man is capable Of self control and
guidance matters Of civil poityhas gsined ground
the advocates the opposite doctrine and sincerely
trust and believe that the day not ar distant when the
SIvis theory OF those who combat it, will be surren-
dered not being in accordance with this prominent
principle of our constitution.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-18

PATENTS ISSUED IN 1S55.-The whole number
OF PATENTS issued ia the year 1855 Old the
Der Tor additional improvements TO- and the numbet
Of reissues 40 The number for desigas included ia the
totals above stated, 81. The Pm ami Lecer
gives the residence Of the parties to which patents
issued during the wear follows
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-18

FRIGHTFUL RAILROAD COLLISION AND Loss OF
IHE.-tast Saturday afternoon collision occurred
the Richmond and Dsnvile Railroad, Meherria's
depot about sixty five miles from ths city, between the
CUP and " down" passenger trains, wrich resulted ia
the death Of the injury Of nine ten hers,
and the destruction of three engines The two trains
cane together turning curve literally MASKING the
front engines into atoms. Mr.. Thomas Talbot the
CINE driver seeing the imminent danger he in
jumped off and spraned his ance but received othe,
injury while his fireman. slave named Arthur stood
to bis post and being caught between the engine and
tender dreadfuy crusnei and had his BIO wells
from him. He survived the accident about hour and
half when death relieved him Of his suferngz. The
accden. occurred about twenty minutes past O'Clock
in the evening, and passenger the down train de-
acribes the which ensued appalling. As
the engines together the from the conclusion
teible benches ripped up stoves picaed
passengers jamned together Ia end Of the
ana the COACHES instantly filed with smoke and escaping
steam. The night, too, was intensely dark aud no
one knew who were killed injured, not word or
groan could be heard for at least two minutes. The
shock however having passed the passengers and en-
poye OF the read set about discovering the extent Of the
damage, and the wounded gathered up and
Meheirins depot.-Richrsond Despdtch JAM 49,
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post Office las been established at Gull summit
Broom county, N "; a,d the post Office Mt Waikiki.
On. bge county, N. Y, has been discontinued
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-18

REGENTS OF TIE USIvEBsITY-Ata meeting Of
The Regents Of the University held the 10th int Tho
distribution Of $40 600 Of the income the Literature
Fund for the last year, made among the several
academies entitled participant therein. Among the
awards were the following -
Deaf and Dumb Institute .................36 1922 6S
O. am me School Columbia College. go 81
New York Free Academy. 1877 90
Rutgers Female Institute. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 525 Is
Erasmus Hall Academy Flatbush. ........... 10 so
Union Hall Academy, Jamaica .............. 374 IS
certificate Of the distribution has been delivered 70
the Comptroller, by whose warrant the amount appor
toned 10 each Academy will be paid by the Treasurer "
State drafts orders therefor drawn him by
the Of the several such drafts or or
being accompanied by proper certificate from tho
President secrery of the Academy under Ito c,rpo
re seal that re person signing said drafts IL the
Of the academy duly appointed by the trus
tees thereof.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-18
NEW YORK RANKS.
The Report OF the superintendent Of the
Banking Department..
STATE OF NEW YORK, BANK DEPARTMENT,
ALBANY. Dec. 81. 1885. (

Banking Department.
STATE NEW YORK. BANK DEPARTMENT,
ALBANY, Dec. 81 1855. !
The undersigned Superintendent of the Banking De-
parment In obedience to the requirements OF the statute
makes the following report
On the 30th day OF September, 1855, the number Of
banks in this State organised under special acts and
general laws. with the Amount OF capital the incor-
porased hanks and banking associations fixed BY their
acts Of incorporation certificates OF association hed
IN this Department the amount Of unreturned circu
ton issued to banks and bankers and of securities de-
Posited for such circulation weie as follows:- ~
Bauks. No. Capital. Securities eTnon-
Incorporated by l.. -.
special laws. A SIS, 0l6 $50 wv II, Nv, 200
Associations -circu-
lAtion secured by $500
Associations
ktion secured by
stocks and real 80. -.
estate IL AioSo,ioo Aooo<,oiO Id, V5l LOU
Northumberland
ton SECURED by
hpdsvidual- circula-
ton secured by
stocks and real
estate. .......... SO 2I1,752 20l7,25
Closing business. 81 268 791 253, $50
BANKING ASSOCIATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL BANKERS.
Table number one, appended hereto, contains Q
ment relation to the banking associations and indi
vdua bankers of this State and exhibits the capital of
association filed in tnis department. the securities de-
POSTED by each association and individual banker tor the
security Of the circulation AID the amount Of circulating
notes issued to each respectively by the superintendent
aEo still outstanding the 30h day of September 1885,
The agg egae Of the several descriptions Of tecyfies
TINS de posted follows
Bonds and mortgages. northumberland. So, 84S, 726
~. gt0 n n II
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-18

LATEST FROM KANsAs.-A gentleman of this city
whom every reliance be placed returned la,e last
mic ht from Leayenworth City which place he left
day. He informs that Sunday, shout four O'Clock
in the afternoon, company Of men called the Kckapo1
Rspgers-an organized military company--arrived at
leavenworh City, and that they openly avowej their de-
termination to destroy the press Of the Re
giste abolition paper published at LeavcSworh by
named Delahay that they subsequently joined
by number Of men from Salt Creek and few of the c
zeps, amounting in all to about so men, Between ei II
ARD nine O'Clock At night the party proceeded the
cce took The press and cast into the river scattered
IT, types the floor OF the office burnt all The paper
broke the windows anc then withdrew without any othe
act Of violence. The house occupied Office belonged
to fell7w citizen VIM. H. RUSSELL Esq and learn
that the party agreed to indemnity him for all damages
done to his property. These men, understand, had
been drawn to Leavenworth by report that another at
tempt to be MADE at that place to held election
for the constitution formed by the mock
ventop at Topeka We regret this act of violen:e
than that has occurred in the Territory Our
government Is Cover nmen Of laws and unless the laws
respected there is security for lie propsrty
We know but little of the character of the Ryixer ou
doubt not that 1t public nuisance, but it il not
the province of law and order for to take the law
into their hands, and contrary t. law proceed t.
abate public nuisance at the Expense of private pro-
perty. The same gentleman informs that on the
same night, at later hour company of gamblers lad
irregular se to with pistols that sb tut twenty
fred and four of the party received wounds from
pistol balls Bancroft the head of the ga nblsrs il
among the wounded-none Of the wounded considered
dangerous. Politics ha6 nothing to do with this ARRAY.
II difficulty among gamblers and il merely worth
no'ice.--Lezington, No., Citizen, Dec. 20.
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OMAHA CITY, Nebraska Territory, Dec 80, 1855.
Mr. Mo,1ons Annexation Kansas Resclti,ns-An Aboli-
Zionist Aoue-No Slavery South Of ne Plate River
"ShaH Kansas be Free;n
The following is almost sxsct copy Of the memorial
which win be offered by j. Sterling Norton in the House,
in few days. am drmy Of the belief that it will pass
the House by small majority, and may possibly pass
the Council:-
To TIE Hone TIE SENATE HOUSE REPRESENTA-
TlvEs OF THE UNITED STATES, IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED
Your emorialists the Legislative Assembly OF the
Territory of Nebraska desiring the welfare not only Of
The citizens # Nebraska but Ct all parts of beloved
county respectfully represent that the annexation to
Kansas ~ al that portion of Nebraska south of the Platte
RIVER will the interest OF this Territory and to the
general gcod If the Union The Platte river is natural
boundary line and If intended by nature
barrier between two great States. IL impossible alike
to either ors ferry bridge this stream and it sepa
rates, both in interests and in fact the portions of Ne
braska lying upon opposite sides Of it, Therefore,
most nesty ask that for the good Of those most in
sresied in the matter the representations of your
moialsts may Be regarded by your honorable bodies
wi b due and favorable consideration.
And further your memorialists respectfully represent
that this addition to Kansas OF the country ypg south
Of the Platte river will prevent the establishment
slavery in either of the Territories, and euranee es.
con- to the Territory Of Kansas whose fate in regard
this great question If still undecided and doubtful
Your nemoiaiss represent that the granting Of ther
request win ADVANCE their interests people and
quiet the strife which is sgitatiog the Union
upon the question-''Shan Kansas be fIeey" IKE
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THE RICHMOND AND DANvILLE RAILROAD DEPOT
CRrsIiD Ky THE WEIGHT OF SNow-On saturday evening
asst between the hours Of and eight O'Clock the
ene roof Of the large and elegant depot Of the Rich
mond and Denvlle Railroad Company in tais city gave
way from the great weight Of SNOW upon It, and falling
crushed out the brick walls making comp wreck OF
the whole building The depot 226 feet long the
west de 2O feet the east side and 132 feet wide and
being covered in by roof supported only by small
ire rods presented wide surface for the falling snow
which had accumulated 10 depth Of several inches be-
fore the accident occurred Fortunately In the
building ct the te and lives were, therefore, lost.
This depot erected at cost Of &26 600 TO the
psDy about tao years SINCE and one Of the largest
In the son,h When the roof gave way the north gable
end thrown ont with such force that the weight Of
the bricks burst through the south wall Of Mr. Archibald
Thomas factory, injuing that house TO the amount Of
several hundred dollars. II IL impossible TO esanae the
the company and TO the merchants and farmers
Who had freight In the depot but fear 1t will a but
little short q $50 900, there In the building AZ
the time of the some To- bushels OF wheat
hogsheads and Of tobacco loe OF and
mea chspdse almost every character There also
three freight cars crushed ny he fallag mbers
mond repath, Jan. Is.
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Amounting In the whole IN ............$1l,3 51, 25b
This ia important part Of the duties 70 be dis
charged in the Depsr mont, and should be carefully
watched, guarded and arsngod prevent e.fs-
tusIy practicable, any danger 1T fraud collision or
the possibility c rs eXsfence. Toe Superintendent.
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mainly occupied with the disc asson Of local affairs but
the wnoing up Of the document extract from which
we give below proves the governor to be democrat Of
As enc Of the number of confederate States como,s-
ing the Union we not only feel deep interest in every
have voice in the decision Of whatever may
affecting nearly remotely and that is entitled
equally with the others in the condition Of tue
entire country As SUCH the people Of Wisconsin have
asirs and have sympathisei deeply with those whose
fears for the continuance Of beloved Union have
caused them to battle enegetcaly for the maintenance
Of those principles conta med In the constu ton, which
the founders OF deemed Of such vital i'm
porsnce. Az patriots and sincere lovers Of thee ins
tutons upon the permanence Of which rest the hope
trust or mankind for free government they have oe-
plored the action Of blind fanatics and ntoerAnt bgo
aided BY interruptions politicians who have combined 70
taey wish to attain. Many were led TO join them
from Olives Of mistaken philanthropy, and
sasrn Of the hour added TO their numbers aud
onre ,utnt danger which threa encd the Union.
1hofe comprising the democratic party arrayes
a. he nsyasncp II nr,nc,ps Which
3D. would have shut out from voice in puolic s4es all
those who're residence among US was not determined BY
he accident Of birth, and readily presented un-
front to those who under the cover Of specou
preex. would have sacrificed the union of the States
10 accomplish ends which must have result ed
" 10 the cause of humanity and Of fre, government
Happily for all the most chershed interests Of mankind
the struggle promises 70 terminate Ia favor Of thoss
II il apparent this county much more than
II qer essy conceded to foreign emigration thu re-
rus following herefrom. To its patient labor and 70
the opernto OF the master minds OF those who NJ the
history sought this couotry AZ
refuge tyranny indebted for most Of the bless
nrs which We now enjoy. little reflection will
ccsvince sby candid mind Of this, and ts-day
the existence OF . power ul party, entertain.
ire such p,ir ciples a. end to result In dis
frsnchsng ianers, ~ stronger argument than has
been employed against the capacity of uaau for
self government If people be- blinded to their
on inter ess and Inconsistent In action with refer
spcs TO the first principles Of h. government II betray
an eys emit vsnt Of Judgment wbch should result Ia their
vnssaLge. When, however, TIE excitement OF tina
meut hss passed and time Is ialen for iee .in the
Daily American organ., 1856-11-13
GOOD INVGsTNIENT.

MA Il have for sale the following bonds
Wv or stocks which can be sold 10 yield the pnr-
chaser 10 to 10 per cent. per annum.
$4,000 Ramsay County Bonds, Minnesota Terri
tory 10 per cont Coupons, payable in New York.
$4,000 Virginia and Tennessee q per cent. Coup
0ns, payable In New York
$4,000 Orange and Alexandra, per cent. Coup
0ns payable In New York
cent
$4,000 Corporation Of Alexandria Stock per cent
$4,000 in shares OF the Patriotic Bank
The Ramsay County Bonds we regard as very safe
and desirable The county Is the most wealthy and
prosperous in Minnesota in which is situated the city
Of St Paul The county has only issued 100000 Of
bonds, and only $4,000 ID now outstanding. The
bonds fall due annually, the first two being payable
in New York in 1861. The taxes now due 70 the
county Is represented ample to hquidate the whole
debt
SWEENEY, RITTBNHOUSE, FAINT & Co,
oct 2O--eo2w Bankers.
Daily American organ., 1856-11-13
SUPERIOR Farm ron SALE.

ii IN Excellent Farm Of 345 acres, $50
IN Of which Is in Oak and Pine timber is offered
for sale or exchange for city property II il situated
In Prince William county, Virginia, about twenty
FIVE miles from Washington, and three miles from
the Potomac The dwelling-hOuse is of brick three
stories high and forty by City feet in extent and cost
originally $4,000, being one Of the best houses il
the county. There Is new barn on the premises,
with stone basement and All The necessary out-bud
ings. Also, well Of excellent water, which il cold
in the warmest weather The fences are substantial
and IN great part new.
There are large number Of fruit trees on the
farm, and q superior garden Apples, Pears Plums
Cherries. Peaches, Grapes and other fruits arc pro
duced IN abundance.
The extension Of lhe Richmond and Fredericks-
burg Railroad viii pass she borders Of this rm and
greatly enhance ~ value This work s now in pro
grcss and win soon be completed.
This farm formerly belonged 10 Mrs Sophia Gar
ter and its situation Is perfectly healthy. Title un-
exccphonablc.
The above farm viii be sold on moderate terms
and the payments viii Be made perfectly satisfactory
% The purchaser. ~ Apply a this Office, e
sep 8-eoa W.M WATSON.
Daily American organ., 1856-11-13
A CARD.
Washington, Oct. n, 1850.

EwNHE public are hereby cautioned against
M purchasing note drawn by John 81 Suite ii
favor OF Samuel Strong for one hundred and ffy dol
lars dated April l4th, a. D. 1885, and payable sixty
days after date.
Also, one drawn by John S. Suite in favor Of Sam
uel Strong for two hundred and twenty-five dollars,
dated April I4th a. ID. 1885, and payable thirty days
after date.
Also, one drawn BY C Wendell III favor ofSamuel
Strong for one thousand dollars dated February 22d
A. ID. 1855, and payable one year after date.
Also, one drawn By Samuel Strong In favor Of VII
liam B Sasser for one hundred and twentg-hye dol-
lars, dated April 18th, "A, d. 1856.
The said notes were passed into the hands of
third party and the consideration having failed the
drawers Of said notes are cautioned against paving
the same. SAMUEL STRONG.
oak axuQxv
Daily American organ., 1856-11-13
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TORHAM A. NORFLET,s
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saddle, Harness, and Trunk store,
ace, Ssgessfh Street, opposite Odd FsEloW2 Halt
ImM EssRS. TOPEhAAI tlate Of Philadel-
W. phia) and N0RFLET lof this city, respect
fully announce 10 their friends and the public that
shsy hsve commenced the Saddng Business al the
ahevo saand. where they win make and keep COM
es&asfy on hand large and superior assortment of
Mems, Ladies' and Boys Saddles
Brides, Martingales and Whips
Harness Of every description, both for city and
country use
All kinds Of Trunks, Valises, and Carpet Baso
Ladies' SatcheIs, Travelling Baskets and Fancy
Work Boxes
Horse Blankets, Covers, Collars, and HameB
Horse Spoke, and Dust Brushes
Cards, Curry-c0mbs, Sponges, &C.
All material used will be the best that can be OBJ
tanned; and both of us having been practical work
men for several years. feel confident that work
cannot be surpassed either for style or durability
BY unremtting eSorts % give satisfaction we hope
10 merit and respectful solicit, share Of public
patronage
Particular attention paid to covering Trunks and
repairing all kinds of work.
Saddlers' Tools constantly on hand nov Sly