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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-24
ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA AT HALIFAX.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE
NO POLITICAL NEWS or CONSEQUENCE.
IMPORTANT FINANCIAL NEWS.
ADVANCE IN COTTON -BREADSTUFfS STEADY.
COnsOls, 81 5-S 81 3-4.
RECEPTION OF PROFESSOR MORSE.
&C., &c. DO.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE
NO POLITICAL NEWS OF CONSEQUENCE.
IMPORTANT FINANCIAL NEWS.
ADVANCE IN COTTON -BREADSTUFfS STEAL

DY AMERICAN PRINTING TELEGRAPH LINE, 81 WALL
HALIFAX, Oct. 23, 1855.
The royal mail steamship A-ab,a Capt. Stone, arrived
here this forenoon at 10 O'Clock for Boston.
She left Liverpool the evening Of Saturday the lih
INST Her news is therefore virtually four days later
Chan that received by the City of Baltimore and North
American
The Arabia left here at half past IL O'Clock for Boston,
where she will be due about 10 O'Clock Friday
sight
The Collins steamship Atlantic from New York on the
27n of September arrived out at Liverpool Thursday
9Th inst.
The steamship Csnadan from Quebec, arrived at Lv-
pool on the sth inst.
The pcca by this arrival presents feature Of
importance additional TO that taken by previous
cleaners
Neapotaa affairs had assumed no new phase and were
In as unsailsiactory condition
In the Iondoo money ma, ket the srngency reported
by reccct still cortnued indeed slight In
Che Bank OF England during the week showed the large
aggregate nearly million pounds sterling, or Ave mil
ions Of dollars.
cor,o,s were well maintained, closing Friday, the
18th, At 9Is a 9ls< for money.
The Liverpool cotton market had been favorably ar
ctcted by the advces taken out by the Atlantic,
and slight advance, equal to about 1-i6d,
had been established, particularly the lower anc mid
ding qualities. The market had been active towards the
clCse tho Business OF the week footing 63 600 bales
o,osiog with buoyant tone.
Wet weather continued 70 prevail In England, but
without producing any material effect upon the mar
Sets. The quotations for wheat and -four show
slight upon those adved by the Persia but
with q quiet market was generally unchanged
In provisions essential change hal taken place; but
pork closed very dull.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-24
RxugASGxa Az rorpor

Tho following were the closing rates Of exchange q
london on the princioal continental cities:-On Amser
DAM al months III isk IL l8k; do, short, II IA
~ 10; on Hamburgh, months, Is 5si l3 6x; on
Paris, months rs 72k rs 771; do. short % 20 2d
90; on s. petersough, s7x a37H on Vienna months
10 AZ a 10 46.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
The Brokers' Crcuar reports that the advices from the
United States hao impaired considerable buoyancy TO the
market and caused advance pa culary on the lower
and middng qualities equal TO lied per 10, while other
leading circulars call the rise as much as "a. The
The sales OF the week amounted TO bales OF which
specustors took 10 coo and exporters 00 The saes
Friday from IL 600 to Is 900 bales. including
about b0c0 speculation and tor EXPORT the market
closing with bueyan. tone The following are the au
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-24
THE PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST.
The Vote Of Pen@yIvanla-Spe Ranks
Reply to mr.. RuggIes-Appeal to tho De-
moeraey Of Ohio and New Ysrk,
&C., &C., &c.
THE VO TIE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
CUR HAB RIsBURG CORRESPONDENCE,

CUR HAB RIsBURG CORRESPONDENCE.
HARRISBURG, Oct 22, 1856.
Official Re.rns Of the Pennsylvania Eeaon-Smau Demo
cratic Ac10uy-Increna Of vaes-Legisature-FM
me-7reacaers-ReIsable figures, dc.
The votes for State officers have been received at the
office OF the Secretary Of the Commonwealth from nearly
all the counties in the sa.e but two countes-Ek and
McKean-have not been officially heard from Excluding
these the democratic Canal Commissioner has ma ori,y
of2,6'7. Elk and Mexican will be almost an Offset the
former going for the democrats 200 and the latter
unioLists Tie vote Is very large onethe largest
poed In the State and the majority is very meagre,
meagre that II may with be overcome Fremont's
friends may not choose to mai the effort the change
required to defeat Buchanan scarcely each town
ship and In the State When 1t considered that
the opposition were badly organized and FILTERED away
their strength In mass meetings, will be that the
chances on their SIDE except such victor, has
given to the democrats and third electoral ticket may
distr act tho oppostion forces
The counties whose whole vote is reported ia 1852
poed 1858 votes Estimating their this yoar the
same the whole vote Of the State will prove i22 5s3
sgsinst as5,17 at Perces election in 1852 37fOOa
Poock's election In 1854 and a25 2I6 last fall The vote
This fall exceeds last fall nearly, II not quite,
loo, 600. This fact shows bow animated has been
ne canvass and how freely means were used to secure
voters.
ibat these often dishonest is beyond ques-
,ion NJ St month ully 45c,coo will be poled in
Pennsylvania, es all parties will their fu re presen
'auon out We baye ID this State considerable po
uor, ho, come hou conscientious othces
rom Indifference and careiessness vote except
Presidenal election; aud there still another class who
debarr, by tn' r religious convictions from voting
any election where moral issues are not o,rec,ly n.
vos red Tnese would attend the late State eec
toD, but will eit nd the Presidential They are oil anti
slavery uen, ana, Of course, tremon,ers. Toe gain
from tris cannot bs1ncon siderable other
hand, Ruc hsnar's will be iEoreased ~ floating
which follows the strong side although that party
has generally had this interest In this State.
The growth OF the vote n Pepnsy lvaps In not without
interest The following are some OF the hgures-
In lsAo II at State ele ;ton. .......... 645s
I" Presidential "................ -. 2SS, $50
In lsa4 II at STATE election. ........... 3ls seq
!" Presidential '.... 32s, ,.G5
In 1888, il at State election. .......... 3so IA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24
Police IntelliUenco.

CAPTURE OF RIVER PIRATES AND RECOVERY PROPERTY
Two men, named John Mango and Jasper Livingston,
were taken into custody yesterday morning by officer
Coakey OF the Fourth ward police charge Of having
stolen gold watch valued at $50 from the cabin Of the
pilot boat Jacob A. Wcserve The prisoners appears
from the testimony adduccd before Justice Connolly of tho
Lower Pol Court went alongside of the pilot boat as
she lying at anchor in the stream off the Brooklyn
Shore and in the neghborhood of the Wall street ferry
and while the crew sleeping Mango entered the
cabin and took gold watch belonging to of the crew.
named John E. Johnson. As the intruder was making
his retreat the cabin stairs, Charles Ward one Of the
crew, awakened by the noise, and jumping out Of
bed encountered the rascals In their boat He asked
them what they wanted, when they replied that they
were gathering old rope, and then rOwed OIL rapidly
toward the New York side Of the river When Ward
turned to the cabin he found that Johnsons watch had
disappeared The prisoners after making safe retreat
from the pilot boat went ashore in tho Fourth ward,
when officer COakcy accidentally happened to meet them
and seeing coil OF rope In their possession at such
unreasonable hour arrested them on suspicion Of theft
Mango, on being taken TO tho station house, admitted
having went board the Jacob A. Weservet and
robbed of the OF watch, and also crminated
Livingston The prisoners being taken before Justice
Connolly, at the Tombs Police Court were fully commit
ted for trial. charge o grand larceny Livingston says
he is innocent OF any intention to commit unlawful act
The accused are both scafaring men.
ALLEGED FEIoylors AssAuIr-Patrck Ready was arrest
cd on charge Of having feloniously assaulted William
oConor OF No. l2s Washington street. with axe and
breaking tho of the complainant with that weapon
The prisoner says that he did strike the complainant
with the weapon referred TO- but that he fell down
hatchway and in that manner received fracture of the
Patrick brought before Justice Osborne, at the
Lower Police Court where he was committed for trial.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24
OUR ENGLISH DIFFICULTIES.
OPINIONS OF THE BRITISH PRESS

from the London Examiner, June ~
TT impossible that two great nations with interesho
connected can go to war for such causcs is In everv
mouth with reference TO American differences But m
lance, 80 signaly falsifed, regarded Russia Who
thought that possbes When no escape from il cou
be shaped out in imagination yet the hope OF peace a
the faith Of peace fingered in mems minds
Yet the ambition Of one wilfu brought upon eho
world the calamity OF the war just closed and precseiy
larger scale. Tho vices OF despotsm democracy thug
tend to the same end. There men, says Bacon
such self lovers that they will scrupc to fire the
ncghbors house in order TO roast their own egg in thu
embcrs President Pierce Is Of this class and wouh
not hesitate to set the world reor so paitry nm nd
renewal Of power for four short years. This mani.
use OF power s TO pr0lopg his power cote qsi coe n
play his selfish game thousands may perish and thoun
ants more brought to ruin in both countries Can suC
wickcdness DO suffered TO prevail? Will not the FOOD
sense and feeling Of the American people revolt aQains
such arocous extremtesl We bound to trust thew
may, but cannot shut our eyes to some urlv fscss
certain recklcssness Is strong American Character
istic They do not look before them MS we do: they
have not our care Of consequences man In the United
States builds up his fortune easily and lightly throws
down TO build up again. He goes ahead hecdiessiy
because he falls easily children fall. OF clcvernesa
enterprise and activity there supcrabundance but s
tie orethought and prudence in Of the words
The Americans are indeed very much the spoiled chill
drcn OF circumstances they have been fortunes "a
yoritee and likely make the mistakes OF th -
whose heads turned by course Of prosperity rnA
success.
Much hopeful stress laid consanguinity TIE corr-
mon stock and the common language. Upon ke e0cct.
OF the last circumstance have much doubt Rarror
10 the communication OF ideas have their aivantagea a.
well as the contrary. The OF the Trench p,orlc
the Germans, the Russians have knowledge of noor
ELEMENTARY mention Of them " Epglsh print w OonySs,
-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24
PREPARATIONS FOR Mr.. FILLMoRE's RECEPTION IN
BROOKLYN.
City Intelligence.

FIRE IN PEARL STREEr.-The alarm OF fire for the So
venth district yesterday afternoon caused by
turpentine taking fire the second feor OF No. 218
Pearl street, occupied by Haydock Evans Co.. drug
gts, appears that tinsmth, named Patrick Conway,
in the employ Of Mr. Morris, was engaged soldering up
rag which he held in his hand took fire. and before 1t
could be exnguishcd the flames spread to empty
barrels and boxes The fire was put out with the assist
Of the neighbors and the application Of few pals
Of water. Damage about sic. Fully insured
The HEALTH COMMISSIONERS mot yesterday, at noon, but
were going on The Commissioners present were Isaac
O. Barker President Of tho Board OF Aldermen, Richard
H. Thompson, Jedcdiah Miller, Geo. W. Morton and Vim.
Rockwell: the Mayor not present II IL understood
the business before the Board was IN relation 70 Qua
rantine matters-thc examination Of captains and as to
sickness Of parts they sailed from, and board their
vessels all Of which is Of too much interest at this time Of
the year to keep secret.
ANOTHER DROWNING CAsE-It has been lot lately 10
record number Of mysterious drowning cases. the prin
cpa victims being women. Scarce day passes but the
body OF some woman Is picked up In the river, whose
usual verdict OF g Found drowned name and cause
known" Is rendered. On Monday last some mariners
discovered dead body floating about twelvs mile cast
by-south from the Highlands supposed 10 be woman
had on striped DRESS green baze pettcoa white stock
ings an rcd garters.
FIRE IN FULTON srREEr-Shorty after IL O'Clock last
night fire discovered by private watchman Whit
ncy in the unoccupcd buildings known as the Bay State
Hotel Nos. 145 and LAT Fulton street. The alarm was
given, and the rcmen, as usual, remarkably quick
at the premises and in short time extinguished the
flames. The fire, from all appearances, has been the
work of an nccndiary the burnidg found have
originated in the OF small bedroom on the third
floor The fire burnt of the beams and set fise TO the
been unoccupicd The premises sold out auction
The building Is In process Of alteration for stores.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24
Ass sassination OF Strang, the Beaver Island
Mormon lie adler.
From the Rochester

from the Rochester Advertiser, June 20.1
Before this time in all human probability, James J.
Island s among the dead. On Monday afternoon, be.
tween and o'clock Captain Mcbride, OF the United
States iron steamer Michigan (Which was lying at the
pier Beaver Isand) sent his pilot, Alex. st. Aubin
Strapg to come board the steamer, upon bust
ness. Strang returned with ST. Aubin and when about
half way down the dock, two stepped out from be-
hind the wood piles with which both sides Of the dock
woodland one Of the men fired a revolver, the ball
striking Strang in the back Of the head passed around
under the skin, coming out near the temporal bone.
Ho then fred second BARREL the ball OF which struck
passed into his head; the other then fired single
pistol the ball from which struck Strang the verte
bra column at the small Of his back and passed into his
body. The men, whose names are Alexander Went
worth and Thomas Bedford made attempt 10 escape
but surrendered themselves up to Captain Mcbride
Strang picked up and carried into house by
apparently dead but after afew moments he revived suf
fccnty to askthc surgeon Of the Michigan, who was in
attendance the balls could be extracted. Neither the
ball IN the head that In the ons were traced and a.
either of them had created mortal wound was not
strongly attempted The opinion Of the surgeon Is, that
long ere this he is dead.
Thomas Bedford one Of the men who committed the
act had been whipped forty lashes the bare back
with scourre made OF blue bleach sprouts, twisted
petbcr some time since, upon charge Of ncgectng TO
dsclosc facts concerning robbery This had been done
nv Strapg's orders. Both Bedford and wentworth had
bcep Monons but had seeded and had joined with the
McCuloch faction in the late schism. Both had fami-
Tcr and Captain Mcbride brought them with their fami-
les and five other families who desired TO leave the
island over Macknac The actors in the tragedy were
civ on IN 10 the legal authorities at Macknac Strnng was
he heart and soul as we'll intellect Of the Mormon
gang and 1t rs TO be strongly hoped that his death will
Sreak them up and scatter them abroad There Is nc
man among them capable Of WELDING Strangs influence,
J or of supplying his place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24
Personal Intelligence.

The President has officially recognized w. II. Trappman
Consul Of Prussia at Charleston; Julius Kaufman
Consul OF Bremen Galveston, Texas; W. Harrington
Vice Consul Of the Two Scilies at Philadelphia Werner
Drescl as Consul of Bavaria at Baltimore; and John H.
Holmes Vice Consul of the Two Sciies at Charleston
The resignation of First Lieut. George R. Bsse u s. A.
Sd Artillery has been accepted by the PRESIDENT to take
effect September !, 1856.
The appointment Of Absalom F. Hedges of Oregon 70
be Superintendent of Indian Affairs in that Territory, vice
Joel Palmer removed has been confirmed by the Senate
Mr.. Roberts, President of LIBERIA had interview
with Mr. Secretary Labouchere in London, on the 10th Of
June.
AT the Laarge House-Ion Byron Diman and lady Rhode
% a % Dns spcs sg asg
Galveston Texas; john Ogden Dey, Albany John Ham
s$sss Afs: 2f"SSsa HI 5as%s:
Msrs 5hs % sA f. Bishop sss SSs editor
Atihe Everett House-Mr and Mrs Scott Miss Scott and
sme sco Georgia, s Bdson NJ Mr. and M
d s5s S end
child and I servant Miss n Vernon Louisville Ky; All H
"
sf% iS
i a@rnsr Gard fas%'y and two ssrv,n,s q Miss On Gilbert .
Pratt gordon and iady. Master Gary Trs warner;
mops,as Mss fsy s?p.1rs siodssra sesd.rs and
ans we edssn M Fos cas4 Hs w.Ss
Kelly Master johnson, Mr. W Chrsp, Holman, Mr. Lid
with, Mumford and lady Miss Mumford, W Churchill, Jr
servant Mr. Edwards Mrs Medbury Carter, Crabree
Wrsht lady Children and servant Miss SMITH Mas
Iumbeger, Miss soddard, II Smith and LADY, Cor
don, Mrs wadly and Children w Wadly and family,
Miss Soddard, Mrs Sunbegen, Miss Simon WIN Hart
and family stoddard and lady and servants w Ford,
Berger, McCamerSn Miss wiisin Lyme. Myaer;
Cohter, i N Arnold James Blaun, VIM r Day and chill.
dren Ward Gen Robinson, Miss Watts and Mrs Peck,
Miss Stembeny.
In the Ioara del Oceano from IIavana-s Garage Car
,9s oonzaes n Ta9,ssr rseWr aisS = Ia
and servant Fernandez.
From Hayre ship James Bogert-Saml Roas Theodore
Meyer, Mrs Anna Adam.
From Bremen, in ship Gossamer-Rudolph Lonner, Fred.
rico vagt.
From Apaachcola, in ship Elizabeth Denison-Gco Red.
gate-and IN the seeragc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24

OrIRA AT THE vARErEs.-Mnc yestvai will commence
an opera season at Laura Keenes Varieties on Monday
next The ''Trovaore" and "Romeo and Juliet, will be
prominent features of the programme The company has
just returned from successful of three weeks
Boston In addition to Mile yestyal prime favorite in
New York. the troop includes Ssnor Cercsa tsnore ro
bto who has received the warmest praises from tho
Athcnan critics; signorina Manzin signor Gasparon
signor Bari, and others sgnor Nuns is the conductor
The prices, hear, will be fixed popular standard
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24
Wiularnsburg Clty News.

COLLISION on THE EAST RNER-Yesterday forenoon,
about II o'clock the excursion boat Ios with about two
hundred passengers, in violent collision with the
Peck slip ferry boat Onalaska, off Corlcars Hook The
Onaaska coming down the river, and when opp0-
site the foot Of Corlear street. the ols which
ing up, attempted to go between her and the shore. In
doing her bow struck the ferry boat forward of the
wheel breaking in her bow and damaging tho deck 10
considerable extent. boy on her deck badly in
jurcd. The ferry boat sustained injury and after
lying by until ascertaned assistance was re-
qurcd, both boats proceeded on their way.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24

SOMETHING NEw AT NHIo's GAIDEy.-Among the passcn.
gers by the Atlantic, yesterday Miss Emma Stanley
who Is engaged by Mr. Nibo. Miss Stanley well known
even on this side of the water, distinguished CONF
d'nne, and she has lately met with great in
London, in Monologue THE Soven Ages Of Woman,"
wherein she personates all ages and phases Of female
character, and gives illustrations Of several nationaies
speaking the language Of EACH Miss Stanley to
the United States with the highest testimonials to her
professional and personal character and will doubtless
prove great favOrite with the ysers al the Garden
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24

JUNE 26-The argument in the matter Of the Brick
church. to restrain the Mayor and Comptroller from
veying the property TO Mcssrs, Wesley and jones' was
not resumed as the Attorney General withdrew his sane
ton 10 the proceedings plea OF discontinuance was
therefore entered and the city seal affixed TO the deed Of
conveyance.
The matter Ia not At -an end AZ there IL an appeal
against tho decision Of Judge Roosevelt and the,com
plainents are determined " follow the matter out
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24
Brooklyn City News.

FALL Our or A FOUR STORY WISDow.-A young man
named james Guest fell out OF four story window Of
the Franklin House, in Fulton street. Sunav Night
and injured himself so seriously, that his life u depred
Of Occrs Post and Parks OF the Second district police
procured necessary medical aid and he was conveyed TO
his home In Sixteenth street. Gowanus. II Is supposed
that he sat on the window sill 70 get COOL and falling
asleep was preciP''Ased 70 he pavement
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24

BURToN's THEAraR.--A summer season was commenced
at this house last evening" under the direction of Mr. w.
M. Fleming. There fair attendance. The bill in.
cluded The Merchant of vcncc the principal parts by
Mcssrs Fleming Prior, j. G. Dunn, Mrs. Lesderner Arr
Fleming, Miss Fanny Dean, &c, &c, and 'BeulAh spa"
in which Messrs q. Holland and Fuller sustained the
chief characters
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24
The Turf,

CESTREyIIIE COURSE, l.. 1.-The great match between
Flora Temple and Chicago Jack will Off this after
noon Flora will trot in harness. and Jack under the
saddle 1t will probably be tho quickest trot Of the
son, and has created much excitement.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24
Court Cale~dar--This D~v.

suPREsR CouRr-Specal Term.-Nos. l44, so, 1O8, l72
SUPREME CouRr-Circuit S30 S64, 1928, Ss6, les
249D.
SUPERIOR Coun1-Nos 1885, hoo, ao2, ee6, e2l, 400,
67e 67e ESQ., $685. 6s4 6s5, 6s6, $751; $780, SOL, co., 6s4
Geo. 6ef, 60s 7O3, 70l, 7O8 10 7l9.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24

MIR. FilmOres barOuchc and attending carriages will
file between the ranks the procession closing after them
and marching ten abreast Broadway to Union square,
round the square to and down Fourth avenue Bowery
Chatham street and Park row. to the east gate ofthe
Park.
All officers commanding military companies clubs &C.,
are requested to have their respective commands in their
programme for the purpose of escorng distinguish
ed guest to the City Hail. where he will be received by
his Honor tho Mayor and the Common Council, at
O'clock and conducted to the Governors room where he
will remain until two O'Clock, to receive the congratu
tons Of the citizens, after which he will be conducted
his quarters The aids and marshals will the
Grand Marshas headquarters 227 Tenth street. nine
O'Clock A. M, properly mounted and equipped
As may be seen from the foregoing programme, the
various Fillmore and Donelson clubs which have been
organized for the campaign will join in the procession,
and 1t Is said that there will be several from Brooklyn
also.
A delegation from Philadelphia, numbering about one
hundred persons, will meet at eight O'Clock this
ing, in the Astor Honse, previous to calling Mr. Fill
more. They will be received at ten O'Clock by tho
President to whom they will tender invitation to visit
their city.
PREPARATIONS FOR MR.. FILLMoRE's RECEPTION IN
BROOKLYN.
The Young Mems American Club Of Kings county are
making extensive arrangements TO receive exPresdent
Fillmore who is expected to visit Brooklyn Wcdnes-
day (to-morrow). Two hundred aud fifty guns are TO
announce his arrival in the city, when he will be
cored to the City Hall by the Committee of the Common
Council and Young Mems Committee. The Fourteenth
Regiment, Col. Jesse G. Smith, and several companies
attached to other regiments will aid in the display.
Santa Fe weekly gazette. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 185?-1859, 1856-01-12
Approved, March 81, 1854.

mo, 10. A Resolution authorizing the Sec.
retory Of the Treasury to poy the expenses Of
codifying and revising the Revenue Laws.
Resolved by th' Senate and House Of Rep.
rcscntativcy of the United States Of America
in Congress assembled, That there he, sud here.
by is. appropriated gu: Of any money in the
treasury not otherwise appropriated, five thou
sand dollars, or so much thereof as may bo ne
ccssary to pay for preparing general rnycnne
law in acrori0nce with a resolution of tho So.
nate passed in January, one Thousand eight
hundred and fifty three, and the necessary OK.
pcnsfs, and that the Secretary of the Treasury
report 30 Congress Mt its meeting in December
next, the items Of such ray aod expenditure.
Approved, April 6, 1854,