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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-09
TIE NEU GL'ANO ISLANDS.

r. th- Editor Of the y. i. Tribune
SIR: have noticed in the Journals report of the
recent expedition 10 the newly discovered Guano
Islands belonging to the American GuanO COmpa-
ny" made by their special agent Mr.. c. W. Benson,
together with the remarks of the editor of that Journal
not very well calculated to advance the interests Of
said Company.
/ have also read an extract from the report Of Com
VIM Meryin Commander in the Pacific, who
ordered by the Government to send out vessel from
h- squadron with view of ascenaining the correct
ness Of the infoimaiion-of protecting citizens in
their rights and the taking OF the interests of our
country. Also. in procuring information IA Ia the
character OF tie island It's precise lattute and longl-
tude-tl gualfy and supposed QHGR's u! the GHGR0,
character of the harbcr. &c.
I.etus see how far Commodore Mervn has carried
out his Instructions.
Arre,ab,y to the rcpor. of the Companys Agent,
Conn., Mtrvin instead of dispaching one of his squad
ION in order to make the expedition more complete.
concluded To 20 out himself ia search Of this new ter
ritory Accordingly. lie departs from the Sandwich
Islands tekng with him the Special Agent of the Com
peny Mr.. Benson ard Mt length arrives WITHIN h7"'"g
distance If the long soughtfor island No landing was
Elected under tie plcn TINT /. was impossible 10 land
me surf isas 80 high and only one attempt made
even TO get soundiDgs, and hat one within sna! CIR
Gle, and only - fathoms of line used And, after re-
NAMING in the ncgboIhood Of said island some t9Hr
or IRE Tonrs he abandoned the whole expet ton. not
will standing the repeated rcinonstrancos OF Mr. Ben
son. the Agent, a Young merchant of New-York City,
who in the face of the fears OF the Commodore offered
10 man hoat with volunteers and take the helm him
self so great Iii desire TO obtain les oil TIC
euauo 10 take home with him, which was the primary
object OF his visit.
And, although intense interest appeared to per
",ado all minds fore and AFT as the ship neared the
promised III Dorado, 'ays the Commodore IN ~
report vet not permitted to land upon ,nt
said island and thus every conjecture IL left 10 tht
- henstory delusion" of the valiant Commodore
whose nearer view eYcaled 70 his estonshed vision
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BROOKLYN BOARD OF HEALTH.

SEPT. S-Mayor HALL presiding, and present Aids.
Oakley, Walsh and Shaw.
Applications for permission TO land and store hides
on board bark Antagonist, At DE Forest Wharf On
Saturday PERMISSION was granted to land wool and
hair below the Cap
borhood were greatly excited at the action of the
Board and threatened to cut her cables if the owners
persisted in dscharging her. Permission refused
Aid. WALSH inquired by what authority hides had
been discharged from the brig Julian, Saturday.
Mayor HALL stated that no permission had been
granted and that the captain was directed to appear
and show cause for violating the laws.
Heah-Warden WEST explained that in order to get
at The lest Of the cargo which she had been allowed To
land il was necessary to remove the hides and they
were temporarily placed on the dock.
Permission granted to brig Moranci, from Ma
tanzas with sugar and molasses, to lighter cargo.
Application of owners Of ship Lady Franklin, from
Ma,anzas to Trieste which put into this port in July
with several of yellow fever board to come
to the wharf and reship her cargo. which was landed.
She had been fumgatcd in the meantime. Tabled till
inquiry can be made.
DR. WENDELL reported one case OF small pox in
Gold street; Of infectious or contagious dis
care within the past - hours, and the death of John
s. Bergen, jr.
Officer WEST, reported that there were no cases OF
yellow fever in Furman street. Adjourned.
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BrRIoSs THrArER.-Ahhough Mr.. Burton said q
formal farewell TO the public Saturday night last, he
reappeared last evening in than wonted glory 10
bid his friends welcome to his new house. They were
all there-an at least who could get in, tho house
being thronged-and they assisted al the house
warning with genuine enthusiasm and glee. vey
extensive alterations in the appearance and ar
fragments of the house have been made since
The present owner took possession. The most
noticeable among them the change In the
dimensions of the stage, and the removal q
the row of private boxes which formerly
occupied the gallery Immediately the dress circle.
This part Of the house has been entirely revoluonsed
New seats have been put in, ami the uphostee have
made them as comfortable as need be. The old
proscenium boxes have been cut away. and the width
Of the stage has been essened twelve feet which not
only reduces that drcary waste to manageable anA
symmetrical proportions, and brings the performers
within speaking distance of each other, but 40 concern
traes the that the spectator can see all the cha
racters at once, which, perhaps, is commenabla
Improvement. The two mysterious chambers,
the three mud-coored forests and the impossible
mountain scene, which formerly composed the entire
stock Of scenery have been superseded and are now
in a state of retiracy. The anomalous drop-cursip.
with its inexpicable tumble of Alpine and tropical
landscape no more puzzles the optics of wondering
behoiers, but is supplanted by the ever grateful nna
appropriate curtain of green cloth, which, in ts turn,
is relieved by tasteful act-drop. The new scenery
is excellent and appropriate for which the artists are
worthy of all praise. All the interior arrangements
have been made in a spirit Of iberality, and whes
they are entirely completed, there will DO No
thoater in the city aYoing better facilities to all the
auditors to see and hear. Some parts Of the hOuse
have been newly decorated and whatever Of novel
o,namentetion has been attempted is rather neat and
tasteful than gaudy, glazing and repul-ye. The pub
lie have to congratulate themselves upon the removal
of the "tormentor" wings which formerly dis6gured
the front of the stage, and very unnecessarily made
seem even shaower and more disproportionate than
really was and also upon the fact that the strange
looking females in the metallic burialcases supporting
the stage boxes look mach LEES grim than they did
last
The performance went off very smoothly. Mr..
Burton, being called out, made short speech, 10
which LIE begged the audience to overlook any defects
which they might be able TO discover In frs nights
performance.
Mr. Smith and Mr.. Charles Fisher were also called
out. OF the new acsessions to the company We may
70 speak hereafter.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-09

70 The Editor Of The N y Tribune
SIR: Herewith $25 for Kansas-the amount of a
marriage fee received yesterday. Let me suggest that
., marriage fees for the present in these perous days
be devoted to the same cause.-The saving of the lives
of our brethren and what is still important, the
protection of future millions, and tens Of Millions from
ihe curse OF Slavery. As many lives, and as much
treasure rs were lost in the Crimea should be cheer
fally given. if necessary to so great cause.
Ihave friend who IL half disposed 10 vote for Blu
ehanan out of personal regard for the man, hut who
would find il still easier to vote for him if he sood on
the Philadelphia platform. AS if the question before
the country were about No, no; the question is
whether coming history shall be glorious, or
whether il shall be as infamous il has been since
1854, and even more inamous-if that be possible.
Much as dislike Buchanan, and strongly as prefer
Fremont personal grounds still, if the latter
were the Cincinnati candidate, and the bearer
quenty of the black flag OF Saverycxtcnsion and the
former stood the Philadelphia platform, supposing
ii possible TO recover him from his absorption in the
Cincinnati PLATFORM l would vote for him unhesi-
tatngly. II Washington himself were on the Cincn-
matt platform, pardon 80 profane thought would
Still vote for Freedom and Fremont with all my heart
Bid soul and strength. JAS. I. DICKINSON.
L MddicfCc1, Conn, 81 pit. 4, 1854
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The whole ishnd covered with "a deep-rreen mantle
"i luaunant vegetation. indie stive certainly Of the
sueng'h OF The soil and heavy rains common this
tthHy, ae also Of the wOrhle~sness of the deposit
~ ere'n a. mn article Of commerce" And while he
hdHs maj 'lee l. large deposit of bird lime on The
island lon winch be did not land in state Of decoa-
l'rHon l"hich he knows nothing about, covered a. /,
was WIN ueep-green mantle, as the vegetation
ana great hunter OF birds lowering over it abundantly
aesi-, he makes effort 10 obtain any specimens of
re real granny OF the guano agrceaby 10 the instrc
ons gN en- HIM, and which was the main object Of tho
eal ednlon but CONES 10 the wise conclusion through
Tie f 81 his nasal -ensN and telescope vision
maj ald guano IN ms opinion. Is of no value AMI not
worth bringing home.
Thus much Tor the Pacific Exploring Expedition
of Commodore WIN. Mcryin. in search Of Guano
connected herewith.
Since writing The above We have been favored with
tie feiusdl oi letter received from Capt. George C.
NciChtr oi w-Fcdoid. under date of Sept, l. who
considers Commodore Meryns expedition a cuInnlete
failure, aud says: As regards landing upon IN.
Island. have cruised about Bakers Island az all
seasons, and never the time | could not land
upon tie weather side of il, and ii is something new
to me that the seasons have changed So much I
can, To-Day introduce to the company men that will
90 10 the Islands and get 80 uns of the cuano from
them and be back again in Fix months"
Here, then. Is an offer from the captain Of mer-
chanman with ordinary seamen, in a merchant ves-
sci to carry ont in six months time what Com Mr..
yin did no, accomplish in niue months and who was
afraid 10 land hi- men. account OF the surt from
Government exploring ship and that, too, his own
feg-smp which, II Is to be presumed is fully
oquI FED for any and every emergency.
Willie leave the citizens of this ;Repubic 10 lra,y
their conclusions, and COM Mcryin to the special
regard and attention of the powers that be 10 de-
eide Whether he hns fulfilled the object of his mission
and done that Justice 70 his agricultural and CONNER
cia liCnOw-czens which they had right 10 look for
from his hands We subscribe,
Respectfully yours. AGRlC0LA
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-09

The Genfroi Convention Of Cnirersoi'sfs meets this
year in Erie, Pa, Tuesday, the 18th inst. The
Rev. A. a. Miner of Boston will preach the oocasionsa
sermon. The Rev. Abel c. Thomas Of Philadelphia
will report progress, from Committee Of which he V
Chairman, the preparation Of Book Of Forms for
Public and Family Worship-the forms to be used IN
connection with q series Of sermons by the ablest
preachers in the denomination II is calculated that
several hundred Christian circles will be formed during
the ensuing year for Public Worship where there u
not sufficient ability to maintain clergyman; each
circle electing u Reader TO lead in prayer select the
hymns, ard to read the sermon Of the day. by thu
means is calculated that the best efforts OF Chap'n.
Sawyer, Thomas, Bnlch, Miner, Whittemore, Thsyer.
the Streeterr Austin williamson, &C. VIII be stately
listened to simultaneously in thousand town halls,
schcol.houses, assembly ROOM and log cabins from
ew.Bupswick TO Nebsaska, and without imposing
,nv bu, the rno-, rfing pecuniary burdens. The
Man !. q grand one, and will yet be adopted, and
nsrb,r. improved upon, by all the congregational, az
=, ,ipershed from prcatied denominations OF Chns-
dons. Mr.. Thomas has the Book OF Forms nearly
ready for final revision and publication.
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STEAMER BANKS AT HOME.
Correspondence Of The n. \. Tribune.
A.

VVIItsP0IueIlVt OF IAt N l. IIDuno'
WALTH.A, Mass, Sept. &, 1856.
Mr.. Banks was received at West Newton. about two
miles from Waham, by cavalcade consisting of two
bands Of music, troop of cavalry the Fire Depart
ncnt Of Watham, carriage containing 81 young
ladies bearing flags inscribed with the names OF the
States and many citizens horseback and in private
carriages. The road TO Wahham was throngcd with
carriages ard persons on foot, and hung at various
points with flags and banners On reaching the Com
non Mr. Banks welcomed in the name OF the
immense crowd of citizens, consisting OF men of all
parties, by Capt. Haynes In neat speech he well
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-09

SOMETHING N0yfT.-On the occasion Of the monster
Musical Festival which is to come of at the Crystal
Palace on Thursday next, test vote as the visitors
choice for the Presidency will be taken and the result
announced at the conclusion of the Concert. -Four
separate ticket Offices will be opened three bearing the
names Of the respective American, Democratic and
Republican candidates, and the fourth for nonyoters.
Each ticket Of admittance will be prepared accord
ingly Owing to the immediate occupancy Of the
Palace by the American Institute there can be ~
repetition of the Concert.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-09

thnt they have for the most part courascously fl.S
thor trusts
OF thoSe who are dependant for their support a.
IN II daily labor, many are totally without ON.
Noyn'nt Farming Tie principal occupation is much
suspended, while fishing and Others are wholly so
ih' cHu-,s no small peouniary Distress and the 80
cfy are DAILY called 10 relieve those who Are with
oo' uoNar and without the employment in which 70
IL was originally d, signed by the SOCIETY 10 Afford
the means to such de Atu,e pcr.ons oy f.m;,;ss =.
would enable them 10 remove from our ipfcted ,,mo.
lhtrc, bu NV" experience soon taught them that in
dong SO they were nding contaeon ncrb,ns N o,bsr
place and that It was not proper risk the health o
oth'f communities. especially those of Brookvn And
Nt"-fork. The society have therefore declined "a
icnir ad Particularly in those instances where they
mao reason to suppose the persons applying for would
remove 10 either OF those cities. And they moreover
I" impress on the minds Of all the people who
are IN me place that II is far better for them remain
should symptoms of the fever manif,st ih,n.elve.
The sOcetys efforts in this direction have been cr,I
nCn'ly successful for the constant care and VIGILANCE
which they exercise, and the they now have Al
their disposal together with the efficiency of the treat
mtnt the sick receive. show these people tbnt
their wants, in of sickness more likely to he
well attended 10 than they would be among strangers
and they ind too. that the society disposed "a
prov e against actual want of ordinary neccssaes o.
life they show a cheerful willingness 10 remain untl
such time matters resume their ordinary routine in
this neghbohOod
To carry out the purposes Of the society until frost
shall abaie all for apprehension, small amount
of means are required. IL Is, therefore, requisite that
the Society should call It'll further those who feel Al
interest in lis proceedings for aid and especially
those sbscntees whose ants and EMPLOYEES the 80
eieiy have already taken in charge. in sickness and
stand ready, III and any instance still 10 do 80 70
the best Of their means and ability.
PAUL A OLIVER, Prsidsat
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-09

NEw-YoRK AND BrYyALo TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
The Hon. Charles A. Mann Of Utica has recently
beep elected President, and J. d. Reid esq, recently
and for many years past Of the principal managers
Of the National NewOrleans Line has been appointed
supeiint, nd,nt Of the New.York and Buffalo Tele.
graph Line Mr.. Reid, upon whom we understand tho
chief mansg ement Of the Line will devolve 70 emil
nently qualified to discharge the duties Of his once 10
the entire satisfaction Of the patrons Of the Line and
TO promote the best interests Of the stockholders This
Line leading as does directly to the great West and
to New-Orleans, does nearly twice the amount o.
business Of any other leading from the city The pub
lic therefore, have deep interest in its management
and we feel confident tibet the Superintendent ana
his faithful assistants viii fully meet the expeets0os
Of it, numerous patrons.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-09

WIscoSsIN--A friend living at ShebOygan, Wis,
who wrote us in May that Fremont, if nominated,
would be heavily beaten in that region, writes:
"You may remember that | wrote you letter last
spring giving an opinion that John G. Fremont, il
dominated Tor the Presidency, would be beaten III this
county by majority OF several hundred. | then hon
estly thought So. ] now honestly believe that lie
will get majority of at least two hundred. Many
place il al four hundred but am lesu sanguine than
Younger men. | attended meeting on last Sat
uIday at Cascade in the town of Lynden, and have
seen nothing To compare with il either in regard to
numbers enthusiasm since the memorable campaign
of 1870
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wrsrrrs OplSloS or CRor,.-Thc {

AWEsTERs OPINIoN or CRoP,.-Thc editor OF tn
Paarood Rccoyd, at Cincinnati, gives the following
opinion of crops at the West:
We think it may he perfectly relied on that the
com crop OF this year the corn crop never faiis) VIII
not lie more than half that of last but last years crop
wa, much above the average, and there is large
amount of surplus on hand. There will there
fore. be no real want of corn.
Again We consider clearly settled that the crops
Of cats ard hay are short 10 considerable extent The
result is that the supply of food for animals in the Win
ter will be short-at least more so than usual. How
far this will affect the pork and beef market do not
know but we think il beyond doubt that the price OF
corn oats and hay will behigher than usual.
The wheat crop of this year was generally good,
and there will be a sufficient supply of bread.
The potato crop, we fear, will be short; not be-
cause enough was not put in-or there was great
breadth of land this year panted-but in most places
they are sprouting and viii decay early"
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A CARD IRON THE non. LINN BOYD

To he Edkor of The n. \. Tribune
SIR: The story which has been going the rounds OF
the newspapers to the effect that had quarreled with
and shot Mir. Geo. ID. Blakcy has foundation in
truth have had no quarrel with anybody, and have
not even seen Mr.. Bakey for years. For the salts
faction Of the public will thank you to give this note
a place in your paper.
Your obedent servant, LINN BOYD.
"a. :. ~. g.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-09

SPEAKER BASKs.-On the return last week Of Mr..
Banks. Speaker Of the House of Representatives, his
constituents at Worcester Waltham and other places,
gave him public receptions All the gatherings Were
cordial and enthusiastic and everybody seemed de-
lighted to welcome who served the people with
such fidelity and ability.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-09

VIII the Hon. Rrrus CHoATE be good enough to
write Buchanan letter TO Ncw-Jerscyl We should
have said Pennsy lvania while ago but recent ndi-
cations induce the belief that Pennsylvania can do
without, but little of the same medicine applied to
NcwJerscy that the prospective Attorney General has
administered TO Maine would be very acceptable.
W Lo can secure il
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-09
RZPIBLICAN STATE CONTENTION.

Vtsf,h~~fer County-l. JAMES 7. COLLIER Sing
Sing; DANIEL d. HYATT, Cortlandt.
g. JcHs c. FIKGusoS, Mount Pleasant; ALFRED
PARDoT, Rye.
R0cklond Co.-EDwARD Pr, Hayerdraw. tRkD-
tRlcE NICHOLS, ClerkstQwn.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-09

Twenty-ninc in every thirty in favor of tho right.
much free schools, combined with - the Purer
" atmosphere aud heayen-born feelings of the coun
cry tBoston Atlas
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-09

There ia great excitement Is Providence, A. :.
regard TO the mars meeting on "wednesday Ss-~
row.. Messrs. Wilson, shaGer. Underwood ssa0'''
Tyler aud ten others have agreed to SPEAK
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-09

vote taken last Saturday on the 81 o'clock
train from this City the Hudson River Railroad,
being the train patronized by most of citizens who
live or spend the Summer on the banks of the Hud-
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FRANCIS BsRIrR. Secretary
GOVERNORS ISLAND REPORT.

CovrRNoR's ISLAND. Sept \, 1856.
Number of cases brought into the hospital since 10
m Sept Is. None
Number of deaths None.
Number of discharges None. All the patients are
doing we'll
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-09

MODEL TowSs-The unannity among the voters in
many of the towns in Vermont M the recent election
in favor of Freedom was nj once remarkable and
worthy of all praise. Look at the votes i'll few,
lcct,d nj random:
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Total $500 v
- % from Versailles, n. Y. from Amesbury, Msss.