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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-28
Naval Antalllwence.

The Urited states sloop Of vanc~Ha, e.pt. Pops.
at last accounts at Annoy China last from
foo.
SAILING FRIcATE MERRIMAc The Ane screw steam
P NJ yesterday Like every other ship built by the shls
navsi constructor of our yard Mr. Delano, she Is thu
r,ugh rSy finished In The plain tasteful manner which
chaIac erized BY her great ecgh tremendous oes
tey-euperi1r perhaps. to any winch ever left
tersspd upon the weight and position Of which whols
structure has been modelled ard built up. Her asts
ard slars are beautifully prcporoned and are In sdcA
erpg their respective diunensions would be quite iks
to form but an indifferent opn Of the size rf th0 sp
Tier engine toc-ast, though by TO means least ere
de.iepsd. bed - y ''' '-''' ''A'A''' '0' "n'- !"
qualities; for that she viii prove swift vssss
who has examined her model reasonably d0u6
Under the present commander Captain PenderRrast, =
org and so hcporsoly known to the country, she VIII
not only be efficient ship but most creoitasls -
tfe country, wherever she may bear hsr Gag,
Her armament terrific one. On the main deck ahs
viii carry twenty fur nine inch guus, each weighing
5000 pounds On her spar deck she has fourteen eight
ans s.. ans
000 pounds in AL forty shell gune. She carries sooe
700 tons Of coal We have already given her di usnsions
Sss her ensh so saS s hr Srssds 81
inches and her measurement about 1000 tons. shs
has her full complement of men and ocers on board
The Z" boat guns" Of the Merrmsc, three In number,
were cast at the Washington Navy Ysrc and stns
be used nsboats, or mounted fed pieces, to
shore. One Is II FOUNDER, weighing 430 b. another
II pouneer, weighing 100 lbs and the third "A pound
er, weighing 200 Ios.
Lieut.. Jonss-son If the late Adj.. Gen. Jones-wh
has been in the Ordnance Department at Wsshingt "a
under Commander Dahigeen, has been ordered to tia
berrimac as &C ordnance Lieutenant" This is me FIRST
time hat a single vessel has been furnished with IN
officer Of this grade and it is probable that her
mtnt may be carefully tested.
The Merrimac pass Boston Mgh; in hour and twa
minutes after leaving the Navy Yard. The euginsa
worked finely, perfrmiDg forty-our revolutions of ths
propeller per miouts. When clear Of the Light she
turned round, to ascertain ths condition Of her COM
pssses and upon every they found to he
frcy correct They bad been adjusted BY Capt GriRsh
Norris agreeaby To the plans in ,ard thA
steamer r. Is. Forbes Several nau ica gentlemen weu
down in her, and speak Of her pc formance the hgo
TERMS Boston Ese. hastler, FEB. 20,
The United states sloop u vincennes Commander
Rodgers sailed from san Francisco the I'd inst. nor
New York. via Callao, Valparaiso and Rio JAneiro
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-28
TERRIBLE STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION.
THIRTY LIVES LOST.
Another Indian Battle in Washington
Territory.
Proclamation of Gov. Stevens.
MARRIAGES, BIRTHS AND DEATHS
M A X X. f T s ,

The United States mail steamship Illinois, Lieutenant
Charles S. Bcggs United States Navy, commander left
Aspnwan with the United States mails 81 140 20S in
treasure and 283 passengers, brough. from San
Francisco BY the Pacific mail steamship Golden Age
Tuesday Feb 19h at midnight and arrived at tnis port
9th inst at IL O'Clock NJ makiog the In Gays IL
hours.
The passengers by the Hlirois her outward trip,
crossed the lsthmus the 18TH sailed same even
ing for San Francisco the John L. Stevens
Steamship Phat elphia, Capt. John MoGowan left
pinwal for Havana on the evening OF the 10TH
Feb 7h, at 2Ao P. M during heavy ga from 8. W.,
William Jerrison private in the Fourth Infantry T. S.
A., was washed overheard by which carried ray
the forward starboard water closet and part of paddle
box.
Feb 11th John Herndon fireman died Of consti patton
OF the bowels.
Feb 21st L. Kerron, storage passenger died Of
A
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-28
News from Oregon.

NeWo from OreGOns
THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
The last mail from oregon brought the the
defeat Of the ndians who had copgregsted great
at WaLa- -Waa, by the volunteers. Since Thea nohinx
OF importance has occurred. We extract from tbs Ore
gnfd the following in relation to the state of affairs at
We have letters from Camp Curry, near walla. walla
to Jan 8. The volunteers still encamped near
the battle ground awaiting the arrival Of supplies and
into tho ensmys country The troops are as
being ali in very good health. Some little disssston
all become settled upon the arrival OF the express
lett here on Wednesday last for the camp Lie
Wiiber is ,he bearer OF . commission from Governor
Colonel Of the FIRST Regiment Of Oregon Mounted youn
teers.
We make doubt that Colonel Cornelius win at once
move forward with his command and give the Indians
battle at Snake river where they said to be encam
ed IN large force. he does not find them there he will
undoubtedly pursue them until they will be compelled to
again make stand and give the volunteers fight Al
though the force now under command of Colonel Corne
he'e we have fears of the result IL they can get
ar field The troops under command Of Colonel Cirne-
nus are veteran Indian fighters. Many of then have
seen considerable service in that ne and have never yet
number Of Indians.
We learn, also, that large number Of horses and cat
tie amounting 10 al hundred head we're recently
captured and driven into camp by the Washington and
inmhii county companies, but were subsequently, de-
hvered up TO band Of ESQ called friendly Indians.
AS we are in great measure upscqnsinted with the
acte and circumstances upon which hese friendly u
dans preoicated their claim to he horses and CATTLE
may not be able to jucge properly in the matter II
seems 10 us however, that great committed
~ sur rereerng single bead hoof of this stock to any
nooy ard particularly to those wesrirg red skic If
the had feeu claimed even by white men, native for
eep. they Should have been kept for the of the
vice. ns they ricularly the horses peeded
nonnt the volunteers many OF whose horses almost
Entirely unfit FOR present service We hope 10 be
able 10 chronicle another brilliant victory achored by
ou gallant ctzeu soloiers The combhet forces Of
posps norh We have nov perfected an ARA eoniens
which se sha OBJ ain reliable inf' nation every week
POSITION OF THE VOLUNTEERS At wALLA WALL &.
Col Come ius with acout Fur hunnred and ify q,rn
SAYS be o egoD Argus is ercamped ths Waa- Nala
lie txp4cts TO remain here until be build boat
WIN which to 'erry bis Spake river here
y no Timber on Snalc river otner han prushwood T
un bei Tor tbe boat VIII be wien wnip saw. lch
E TIE only ore In possession Of the volun eets a.
to az he boat is ccnEtruc'sd IL vii b. haplei ne
shoe IN pe or Snake river, distant forty mites
Here the army viii 10 crossed nnder OF noSizel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-28
Marine Affairs.

NAVIGATION RESUMED ON THE POTOMAC
WASHINGTON, Feb. q, 1858.
The river Is open and the Powhatan will tomorrow
her regular trips from Washington TO AcouiLa
Creek, to connect with the Richmond cars.
DEPARTURE OF THE CANADA.
BosroN, Feb. q, 1856.
The steamship Canada sailed at noon to day. with
thirynine passengers for Liverpool and eleven for Hall.
iax. sne Iakes OUT no specie. sal
ARRIVAL OF TIE AUGUSTA AT SAVANNAH.
SAVANNAH Ga, Feb 25, 1856.
The steamer Augusta, from New York to this port ar
rived here at an early hour this (ruesdsy) morning all
well.
MARINE DISASTERS.
BosToN Feb. 81 1856.
The schooner kossuth ints an unknown schooner
Oft Care Ann, Monday night, capsizlng he latter.
Probably al on board drowned The iujury to the
Kossuth il slight
The schooner J. w, rom Boston for New York put
into Newport yesterday aby with damage TO spars and
sails, and frost bitten.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-28
Police Intalllxence.

CHARGE OF sEDUOTIoN-A CURIOUS CASE.
Daniel b. Dixon, youth about nineteen years Of age
was taken into custody yesterday morning. by Captain
Leonard OF the Second ward police charge Of
ing seduced Mics Margaret Counsel English girl six
teen years of age, un3er solemn promise Of mar
Tisge IL appears tar could learn, that
Dxen who has been studying in Italy ADD France, bs-
acquainted with the fsir nplsinant she and
two of her younger sisters were their way to this
country In the ship William Tapscott that the friend
ship lhere engendered rpened into love- and when the
vessel arrived in this city Miss Counsel ided to remain
in New York aeng with Dixon, with the intention Of
getting married to him. he had soised her his hand
and heart their arrival this port Ths sisters
sued their way to Onondags y in this State where
they had brother residing There the story Of the IT
ss'ers decision to remain behind with Dixon was re-
lated to the brother who In great trepation
New York, in crder 70 prevent tho matrimo-
pia celebration and reclaim the erriDg girl.
nishment, that the pair had been living man and
wife In clearinghouse and that his sister had be-
come the victim OF seducer He Immediately proceeded
before Justice Osborne, at he Mayors Office and in com
pony with the girl, preferred charge of iuction
against Dixon The accused thereupon arrested and
brought IL to court There he stated that he was quite
wiling to make atonement 'or any wrong committed by
wedding the complainant. The gr also quite willing
that the twain should become one but the brother
would not hear ary argument this point md acc ,r
ingly the magistrate compelled to commit the youth
to the Tomo for examination. Dixon Is the OF
resDectabe and very wealthy merchant in Cincinnati
and for many past has been traveller in Europe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-28

LAURA KS1URs VANETus-' SOMETHING Slw.
ktene has la'ey produced petite pters dc cirrox
stance, called Nosefty." is adapted from Mr. Back
stones Ascent of Mount Parnassus" produced at tne
Haymsrket last yearthe alterations being only shosa
actually required by the difference in the osahties 8
keeDes Novelty" includes from all this pcpalr
pieces of the seasop-one FROM "Toodles," one from
Pauline" one from '.Herne, the Hunter" one 1
Raches, &c &c. The toteaux generally very goo.
and the triAe has great deal Of fun In It, The orign
idea Is French and wonder that it has besa
stolen here before.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-28

The Hon. George NJ. Dallas will leave Phfadelphia TO-
morrow for New York. to embark Saturday next 10
the Collins steamer Atlantic for Liverpool hi. way 70
London, to take tae place Of Mr. Buchanan Americas
Minister TO England We assured. and happy Ia
believe that Mr. Ialas carries with him the bes: dspo
stopa to cultivate the relations of friendship good
will between two nations whose connections and ~
intimately blended and to heal far Al
the unhappy dsfensions and Misunderstanding which
have been permitted TO spring up on unmPorxnt or ex
agRerared issues. National htefigencer, Feb 27.
Gen. Amonte, the present Minister of Mexico q. Wash
rgton and suite, passed through Montgomery, Ala
the 2kt inst Senior Escandon the rich and ph
snshropist, OF Mexico, was also Of the party.
Hon Edward Bates Of 81. Louis has resigned the ofos
OF Judge OF the Land Court Of that city.
Ex-Governor Arthur p. Bagby, of Alabama has chossn
MOBILE as bis future residence Besides having Co
vernon Of Alabama ana one Of her Senator's In Congress-
under the administration Of President Polk GoyerDss
Bagy occupied the responsible pot Minister Plenpo-
tentiary at the Court Of St Petersburg.
From California via Panama In the steamship Ilinos-A
slye Eenwek . sheCp.rs sheppard Ioa,s rrsnS
Beser and lady, b townsend Ramos wi Q aid 30 IN.
s%s:ns, ssR s N sssS wsmss sss vic
As5SP 1ssS SsTi. narnel wen. Ts: Ss.,
Sscn sss aosG Ssp3
ssss W Boone, : Wight MRS Esiy. crsndsf, Col
s.sson sS sn mT ssnShe Ms ~ &
sSss Avarsn aartside and IS second cson and Isl in @
Prom Nassau. NP IN the Dr brig MicmacMr Plas, unds
y sn esG va. sm ' 1os @ e e. 's ossss e. %
Archt aid Fosyh late of brig Atlantic, Of for Phadea
pha from Domingo lost Dec 8; Mr. Nichols Of the
Capt Vim Gibbs late Of the rcptune, Of eo~tn lost Fen
s ms and four ~ Of $ SSs MI
The steward and cook of ship Green sch and steward
ship Calcutta
DEPARTURES.
For Savannah in steamship Knoxvie-Dr John lie Cous
lady, 2chdrcD Al servant Hongaud and lady Miss
Livingston, Miss Lansing Mr. Hudson and lady Huu,e
" Brown and LADY, Miss Auchtucoss, Collins
Mr. u horas henry steveps and Miss Co
Kkhad Varck Mrs Samuel Haven, dren aud
! Ne Veii l. peapstn doha r Word, v Wood u
Tison, w Tlovel u sner, VIM Conn, MrKeAn. J
X azure Chns NARROW Jr Robert Geo wer. Dtrd A
Hami ton henry vok, go luuisoa, M McMulen VIZ
uarmsr, s u Floyo, Baya.
VIM Travis bride Mr. Paten. Mr. Lewis, cuiaoas n
Govanroni, Mr. LAWS, II ID Ncyes Nard J BilKey II
wasbburr, y Lrrg os rooth q Zones q Ecknart s
Graham. ptss darlington, II Dailet Mrs II 1aener : q
Cooper, Prudsr = Buruhan, Price Reisnider K a
Beatty, & a Hnl srdT T. the ferage
For rek, tetersrurr and Rchinnud In t,e stsanss,n
lemes'ot,- d VI, ams VIM Rodgers. siohsel Gerry
G WOOD. whsler. Jona Fra Peter Kemp NJ usss "a
Cummings, chase an sdy Step,es aRsdlsv NJ.
Egsns yrs Wilson, Mrs Pearson and dsugness and
In he 1eerhsa.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-28

The RETURNED PASSENGERS NORTHERN LIcM.-
1t was stated yesterday that The returned passengers
the Nor hern Light obtained their tickets Major Hsn
This was mistake We learn that spurious ticce&s
we're obtained Of him. They mus. have emaDated huE
some otner source. In justice to Ms Hall I'VE think
due to state that he had any tickets ct ALL he certainly
could have had obj -ct In furnishing spa-
rious ones.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-28


The last of series Of hops gwen by the prspriesoss
Of the Meropo tsa Hotel to their guests oH ~
great success sst evening This fashionsble reunion
had been looked forward to by <he elite of the mstrop,
the last occasion that would be afforded them Of meet
ing tegsthsr under the most happy supees hsnos tas
spacious saloon of the Leland erohers filed t.
oyerHowing even before the houv Of II O'Clock hsA
arrived. Among the number Of ustiDguished guests
present va noticed Andrew JacNssn Donelson, Know
Nothing nominee for Vice President of the Uned States
governor btmond, Of Rhode Island ex-Meyor Clark, j.
w. Barker E4a., Mayor Fntz, ex-Mayor Mickle Comuo-
core Nicholson, United States nevy Col. Bibo of Ten
neesse; Hon. Mr. Hughes Of wisconsip; Hon Dan Nosas
OF Michigan; Col Schafner, Hon. J. NJ Wood Of Ma&ue;
Gen. Robfes, Col. Lopez, Hon. Charles James, OF Win
eonsn; Hon I. Butler King, of Georgia; Captain Esdy
and Captain WynAn, Of he United States army MAnx
of the above gentlemen had their wives and dsusip
ters along with them the festive occasion
but tie ladies' were, tor the most part, eem-
posed of residents of this city The dsncfng
took place in the spacious cinng room Of toe
hotel, where, at any time during ths evening.
hundred and fifty happy coupiss-adm'rsra Of
the Terpsichoreap art-lnight be upon the aoor
The excellent the dancers IN higs gsss
the lockers seemed to enjoy themselves heartily In
fact, everything around the . charming slr
The dresses of the ladies' particularly spend;A
while the gsotlemsn equally caresu in their tois
Beauty and gslantry shone ID the In st resOendsai
style while life and real happiness denoted in ths
faces ct the happy assembage The ives kept
up until early hour this m9rning when ts
With 10 ttls that the Joyous par de sisr took
leave Of one anorher ana retired to their respective
homes, not however without thanking Tho Messrs. I
land In the most warm terms for the hospltaole
in which they were received.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-28
Cowrr Caicndar-rhIs DAY.

SUPREME CouRT-Circuit-Nos. lSo, 81, 326, 500 1913
ls4 I34h 218, las, 49, $50, 3d. 49, H. 255, 2o3 24s
s5h 2b3
SurRuB CouRr-G General rerm.-Non- enuiner atcd mo.
tens st0 No. 40.
srr,mon CouRr.--Nos 7e1 7e6, 7s3 1eS 100, 7o2 sos
800 soa sob sos, so7, sos, SEQ ST. sl2 siS s1t SIS
sa, SIT 800 82t, s22 80 S24 s25 S26 S27 e2s, 500
So $751; sS s34, $50. 1885, s37, s3s, 839 $40 SAL s42
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-28
Oity Intelligence.

TnK STpFEIs-There several blocks nov cleaned in
Broad~sy thanks to the public spirited hotel keepers and
merchants and the Of tho pavement after
its long submegence Is mos gratying The clean por
tors contrast oddly With the rcges below and above
,heD Spruce Ferry and por ions Of Fulton streets and
Maiden lane have also been cleaned by the storekeepe
and laborers and carts enp yed In oivers places
renewing the superfuous mud. We notice wAtsr has
collected large pools in some portions of the sire &
and 1t would be well cut channels TO the cutters
to pass II of, and thereby fAcili ate travel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-28
News fiom Washington Territory.
INrIAN WAR AT PUGET sOUND-ATTACK UPC


The Indians made grand attack upon Seattle on tte
Goth January. The fight commenced at 845 A. NJ, and
contirued throughout the day. For four nights pre-
cedxg The attack the town had been garrisonsd the
officers and Of the Decatur. Az o'clock A. NJ
the 26!h all hands returned to the ship, but in very
short me word WAS sent that the town was surrounded
The men were Immediately relanded, and the attack
S rs sns om 0 M the %
town. the Indians at the time utterng terrific yels
Of defiance The firing was continued until sP: NJ,
the woods II decided TO settle matter in difer
ent way. The women and children were sent board
the Decatur and Brontes the citizens and rines
lett in charge OF the block house. and the officers and
crew returned to the ship.
grape canister and rounc shot poured upon the Indians
such quantities that the main body Of them retreat
ed After nightAll shell and shot thrown
quiet
1t is impossible ascertain the number engaged in
tie attack. There various rumors from which we
strorg 1t Ia also rumored that the Iudiaus had IS
killed aid 80 wounded On the side Of the whites only
two were killed both civilians. The Indians shot too
bgh the bullets whstling the heads OF forces
An stack is feared upon steilacoom, as, short time
rson with information that tie indians had attacked
some whites about five miles from the garrison.
The nu'y done lone to the Dscatu. has Seen repaired an
oatur and Active when the Republic left Seattle.
SEATTLE. jan % 1856.
have opened nay letter OF the 27h 70 add the follow
several Indians who in the battle on the 26th
bave reported to the chief Seattle at the Reservation
that there 700 Indians engaged The force Of tn
whites consisted OF ITO and officers from the Dcca
tpr, ana about 20 citizens.
No men ever behaved better, and Capt. Gansevoort hs
proved himtef as COED general lie Is thoroug !,
sailor. No one could have exceeded him In the ski fu
manner IN which everything arranged and conduct.
cd No misahe was made and ths whole affair has done
him infinite credit.
The Indians have acknowledges themselves beaten and
it Is sad have retired to obtain reinorcements try
their hand again.
Seattle says that they Determined to destroy The
town. AID 1t not known whether the 26n has changed
their plans OF not. fecond attack apprehended II
the woods were net impossible t, the whites the enemy
cond soeD be driven the mountains, DuE as it is
they have every advantsge.
Ibe northern Indians have expressed a desire to
tain possession ct the Decatur, in order replsnsh
their mv nj ion.
dovein nor stevens arrived Mt Olympia about tbs
"a Of Jarua1y, wnese he received With CHEERS
speeches ami hlirg OF great deal Of excite
rent * ste5 Ia Ieton 70 the proposes raising Of
coVIe1ies II volunteers.
Governor Stevens has iseued the following p-oclama
'iop vhich give entre a. sestps % the conSi ion
81 sfaits ut the roTih -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-28
Corouer,s In0ueat.

DEATH FROM INTEMPERANcE-FAIsE KuMoRs or VIOLENCE.
Coroner Gamble was called upon yesterday to hold an
inquest az No. 382 East Thirteenth street. upon the body
OF woman named Julia Riley, who it at first sup-
posed had died violence but up an In ges.
gaticn 1t shown beyond all doubt that the
deceaed to her death from congestion of brain
produced by tempersnce The deceased ~ years OF
age and was a native Of Ireland
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-10-01
Trustees Sale.

VxyHkREAS, on the 6fteeuth day of January, A.
w d. 1855 Goodrich Hubbard execu I'd unto Louis
Xackl.t, ss Trustee, certain deed OF Trust, con-
INK said Trustee the land In Scott county,
low a. described as follows. to-wit: All Of the
haf th southeast quarter OF section NO W. nty-
seven (..l In tawnship No. eighty, tSO) north of
range n" rve l5) east of the hiih principal merid-
All Ais, the UNDIVIDED hplf OF the east half Of The
northeast quarter Of the north west quarter Of Sec
ton No thirty -four. (34) In township No eighty,
(sO) north ranse No. Eve ~ east Of NTH principal
meridian, ontsining ninety (sO) acres Also. The
s.uth-east quarter of the northwest quarter OF
sec. ION No two, (2) in township No seventy nine
is0) north range No nve, () east Of nth principal
msrdian which said conveyance was made bv the
said Goodrich Hnbbs rd for the purpose Of securing
the payment Of i've certain pomlssory note- and he
interest thereon, signed by the said Goodrich Hub
ba rd datfd the lfteenth day " January D. 1886,
and payable as follows: Que for seventy-hv
dollsr pay able in -ix mpnths and one for the sum
OF six hundred ana seventy-fve dollars payable 10
twelve mouth, from date, at the banking house OF
Macklot 4 Corbin in Davenport, with interest at
the rate ri ten pr cent per aIuum aHer ou- Aho
aoW said first men, toned havng become due and
payable and the said 6eO rich Hubbard having fat.
Cd 10 pay the Same, L,ub 4. Nscklot. 1rustee -
aforesaid do hereby ave this public notice that hy
yirtu. Of the power skich V N me vested By said
deed of Trust, uil IN Tuesday, ths ioarts.nih day
the AFTERNOON Of said day At the Court House door IN
the city sf Davenport. expose and oner or sale, az
public auction. the parcels Of land above d. scribsd
or 80 much thereof shall be sufficient " ssiify and
pay the amount of said note, With the 'eIest thers.
on TO the day of sale together with Al. ecsts and
exp attending said sale, cast u this notice and
Trustees fees Upon the completion Of such sale
deed will b. given in accordance with the stipulation
Of said Deed Of Trust ing full and perfect IL
+, lie TO the tract Of land sold TO the purchaser
! Dated the 18th day Of September, "A. 1856.
! LOUIS MACKLOT
sept1a-dts Trustee.