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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

EDUCATJON.
1919 WRITING, BOOKKEEPING, ARITHMV TIC
lCCOs are thoroughly taught at PAlNES. 23S Grand
street, New York l66 Fulton street. Brooklyn Ladies',
writing classes. ~ twelve lessons TIE facility which Mr.
Paine the PEN and his admirable method OF mparng
srucon places him, In opinion, at the head OF
graphers Brooklyn Independents
E00 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. WRITING,
OUC arithmetic. Mr.. DOLBEAR will receive new pu
pills Monday for cheap class and private lessons His
method OF teaching practically plans Of real business
half the lime and required by The old systems and
makes better accountants.
@G -HOoKKEEPiNG. WRITING. ARITHMETIC. ELo-
~. outon Engliah grammar and composition, including
speing Aso, the French Bpaninh and German languages
The subscriber gives private lessons his Office 73 Broad
between Ninth and Tenth Terms moderate. Call
after O'Clock. q. ROBBINS ELLEN WOOD.
TvRENCH LANGUAGE.-PROF. D. LAcROIx 40
II Broadway continues receive pupils for thorough
instruction the French language imDartng 70 them, by
easy and efficient method practical knowledge Of It. by
new plan the conugation Of verbs Is smphed
readily understood and acquired Terms reasonable.
DROF. DE MARsAN.-THOsE WHO WISH TO LEARN
the French language, without wasting either time or
money will do well vish this genilemaus rooms 43
Broadway and present during the recitation hours
witness for themselves how admiral his modest
simple method works with his pupils who win astonh by
the manner In which, after two months lessons they
speak understand and write that language Ladies'
rom 10 A. NJ to 4P genlcmens classes from 10 IL PM
Private lessons nj the residences Of the pupils.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

RURNs CLUB.-THE CUSTOMARY Anniversary
festival In honor Of Robert Burns Scottish bard. Will
IKE place on Friday evening" January Is 1856, 1t q
faens facno Hotel Greenwich steet, between Corandt
and Deg Sta. Tickets s. each JOHN sTKAIrON, Bee.
Members Of the club, and all admirers Of tho poet
pecul invited to provide themselves with ckes from either
OF me following gentemen:-v Crehugh, 207 Broadway;
VIM robertson 40 GrAnd street, John Straon l23 Pearl
hugh Or John street, Joseph Lang I'll Fulton and
In Brooklyn from John Mason 81 Henry street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

DIANOs, MEIODEONs, AND MUSIC NOR acH
WATERS for the best Bosonand New YORK pianos.
now selling at 3as Broadway an entirely ne .ock Of
chandse greatly reduced prices No better oppostup
great bargains offered The eziepNe
horace Waters catalogue of music at one third off,
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DALI SUPPERS.-THE MANHATTAN HOUSE SUPPER
ID Bowery between Houston stanton streets
Ladies' and gentlemen visiting balls theatres, wishing
breakfast dinner YEA will lind this new establish
desirable place 10 take their Refreshments Private gu
trance TO the supper rooms GEO. W. DEAN, Proprietor.
NATIONAL HOTEL, WASHINGTON, y. C.-THIs CEIE-
IN brsed hotel situated half way the Presidents
house and the Capitol has been under signed
term Of years. and has been rcturshed and improved
throughout making IT. In all It's appointments equal
hotel IN the country The house open
dalton OF the nubhc. WILLIAM GUY fropr,etor,
THE GLOBE HOTEL. CORNER OF FRANKFORT AND
William streets, has been completely renovated;
prepared 10 furnish single % 7s each
night Meals at all hours.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

SEGARS.
CIGARS THE BALANCE OF SEVERAL LARGE IN
- voices If segars imported Havana domestic and German
for SALE at much below their market value pay
Operas ss low as Is; Germans as low as So 30.
o. CHEEKS, 81 Broadway UP stairs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13
OCULISTs AND AURIsTs,

THE EYE AND KAR.-DRS BIRGE AND LowNsBrPY
ask the attention OF the afflicted their treatment Of the
eye and ear The cures resulting from their practice
yhng ever before known from any treatment We have
restored 70 light seventeen persons born blind
This obstinate dheass they treat with astonishing sureress
lure warranted in every Glass eyes Oce
4S0 Broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13
THE LECTURE SEASON.

BRILLIANTLY ILLUMINATED LECTURE AT THE
ID Broadway Tabernacle Thursday evening" Jan. II,
Professor GRANT. Subject Artificial Light tuoducng the
oxy hydrogen light IS adapted BY hin purposes Of light
model Calcium lighthouse Particulars future advertise
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

HOUSED, KOOM1 &C., WANTED.
A FIRST RATE COU INTER- wANTED--ABOUT THIRTY
IA feet long, suitable for exchange or banking Office.
Apply at the Metropolitan Exchange and Specie Office 56S
broadway.
DOOMS WANTED.-Tw0 OR THREE ROOMS WANTED
~ unfurnished for small family Of three. security given
hrequired Address stating location terms and description
rooms. W. j. A., 10 James slip, up stairs
WANTED SCHOOL BUILDING, FURNISHED OR
w unfinished, suitable 70 accommodate twenty Ar
Dirty boys. no Than ten twelve rltv al
New York lcr particulars ADDE'S T. boz jUj po uf a.
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-
RURNs cLVB-rsE CUSTOMARY ANNIvERsARY
-. " honor Of Robert Burns the sso:h osrd wiz
snS Ssy y: SSsIsS : AZ JOHN sTsx,Ios: Sc:
sss ~ e Dss
IS JoSn @ rs
IN !Sspa 0 street, and
" monal Geo ". waller on he anniversary open
ing OF ne school under his Jan b 1850 under the
Issy1s
Lew aaSias$ %1s% s7 %S:s Ssi,s Ss
Ee oham @ss'e chs o. one " Do lar
for he The n
ring YIN Be opened clock under the msnaeemens W
indy volunteered and NJ scsn, The Riding Master ihe
Tas C. @%
s%ss sssssn ~ q isfefass =
1s
sns II s hour vs on sm sy
must be presented Supper tickets one do each olor
Reception s red SSssss
S he sssss
sn and
The dn academy o person ride in hes
ring with comfort At ihs Same tune ne whole interior
nodsions sn,esprise George Y walker % whom
tenuef6u t0ecOmnlttee
Of the community The committee pledge themselves that
may participate.
ERANKLIN CHAPTER, NO. 40. U. a. BRorHERs
You are hereby notified TO meet at the Chapter
lae brother Geo W. Reeves. Members OF the order
o., $40, : 1850 d, PERRY. C. G.
IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC.-MAyoR's OFFICE
january ls56-The Mayor desires 70 eal the attention
Of public to the following ordinance which viii be strictly
'"''' AN ORDINANCE
TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE WATER
SEC
to the different cooks with the ppes by
any plaoed thsrson
Sy those N bis Or cir employ shall be subject to the penalty
twenty i've dollars for each day the same shall be continued
Sec ANY penalties herein prescr ,ed shall be imposed
ne offender In like manner MS Is provided the first section
ment he offender shall be subject the IKE punishment 81
4SSeg,sS = Re s sos:S q Sldssasa Ssss@9.. 2; 1874
approved BY The Mayor Rs;1 7sLEsT1tE Clerk
FERNANDO WOOD, Mayor
NOTICE.-ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST
sesm6oa, Mercury and must presen: them on
Maiden lane, they viii not be paid after tina. date
OFFICE OF THE SECOND AVENUE RAILROAD COM
pany Forty second street and Second avenue ew Yors
wan on s ss0 Of for OF h
Of corner Of second street and Second
~ NN'e -'l. --''l ' e' P. q. ROGERS. Secretary
DARTIEs-DINNER OR EVENING FURNISHED
With gold band french china, silver glass, confectionery
harp violin panoorte or any other inrumsns BY
REPUsLIc OF NICARAGUA. DEPARTMENT OF RI
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Defiance Salamandor Safes -R0hert m. Pat
1ICK the manufacturer the United States OF the
nvo celebrated safes and powder defiance locks
I'D bars Depot No 100 Pearl street. door below
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YOUNG MEMS DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN GENE
raj Committee for ls56-The members of this Committee
for 1885, requested to st Tanmany Hail. Monday
evening January A. 1856 at ~ O'clock The purpose or
organization &C. HURAT1O L, CARR,
SAMUEL L; HAucnToN, Sc ,retaries 1886
DAVID B. MCCULLOUGH Sse'ie1a'io'' low
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

CLOTHIEG, DO.
A LARGE QUANTITY OF CAST OFF CLOTHING
IA wspted-THOS d. CONROY IL licensed to bpy olo,hns
OF every description. Gentlemen having small los 10
dispose Of win receive the very highest price for them By calling
at The store or sdessG Hh d. Conroy i9i Pearl street,
CNLOTUING LADIES OR GENTLEMEN HAVING ANY
~ 10 dispose Of receive lair cash price BY eendnr to
tbe Stores IL Iaurens street Canal West Broad
way, letter by post. Lsdss attended by Mrs. Cohen
$. COHEN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

DsYCHOLOGY-DR. BENTON CONTINUES HTS LEG
lures and experiments tuyvesant Institute CSC Broad
way Monday and Thursday. jan IA and IL at O'Clock
AdmttaI shilling, Free lecture to ladies' at r. NJ
way
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

To sleighing Parties-A Large Room, Suit
ale for supper or ball ROOM with every accumulation
while being captured In California will beerved up
this day atthe "WOodlawn," Bloomingdale road
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

E>RANKLIN CHAPTER, NO. 40. u. A. BROTHERS
you are hereby notified TO meet at the Chapter
Sunday the 18th nst at ~ o'clock the
Of lae brother Geo. w. Reeves Members OF the
b. PERRY, C. C.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

THE FOURTH ANNUAL BALL
YOUNG MEMS DEMOCRATIC UNION CLUB,
VIII take place
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 80, 1856,
NEW CITY ASSEMBLY ROOMS.
Members their tickets application com
mitiee. SPENCER W. CONE President
d. JONES GRAIN, Secretary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

A UCrIoN NorICE-CROCKERY. GLASS, CHINA AND
IA fancy goods. BY J. g. H. BARTLETT, suctaonecr.
Tuesday Jam 10 10 O'Clock No 81 Pearlsree PeremP or
sAI KINDS Of w. O. blue and ware; glass OF Al
nDds china, cutlery britannia ware toys lots TO suit
dealers Catalogues ready and goods well packed tor
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
Great Destruction of Life.

Nearly three hundred lives were lost
nv the food which lately swept over Last
Island. watering place in the vicinity of
New Orleans. The papers OF that city con-
tain the names of many of the victims OF
the Aood and the hurricane. Some OF the
wealthiest and most eminent citizens OF the
State, with nearly all their families perish
ed. Every house on the island was blown
down, and the whole island submerged
several feet in water. The few who were
saved, chung to the wreck of a steamboat
The island was a fashionable sea-bathlng
place in the Gulf, and those destroyed were
principally visitors. The destruction OF. yes
sells and other property was also very great.
The storm was of great extent, and the
corn, sugar, and cotton crops are injured to
an incalculable extent. It is feared that
numerous vessels and all on board are lost.
Il A great flood occurred in the Hudson
River, on Thursday last. Thirty-six houses
were swept off at Albany, and below that
city the crops, bridges, fencing and build
ings along the line of the river sustained
yerv serious damage.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
I-A ~ ~ LIN L ALhNE
WASHINGTON, August 81, 1856.
TEE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

Every patriot in the land (says the Rich
sense, firmness and patriotic devotion to
high principle, which characterize the spe-
cial message of President Pierce to the re-
assembled Congress. The most preiudiced
and the bitterest enemies of President
Pierce have been compelled to admit that,
in calling an extra session, he has done his
duty-and this last act will be the crowning
glory of steady and faithful performance
of high trust reposed in him. He may
smile complacently at the bitter epithets
hurled at him by the Fremont Black Repub-
lican press; he may read. unmoved, the
phrases arrogance of power 1.-The crea-
turc of the slave power and the threat of
Impeachment" put forth by the n. York
Courier. All this will pass by him like the
idle wind. when he feels proudly conscious
that his conduct has the Jealous support CT
all good men.
The message, itself, depicts the true state
OF the case with marked clearness and SIM
plicity. We confess that as we write. we
do not confidently hope for any conserva-
tive action of the House on the Army Bill.
in view of their vote yesterday-but what
ever may be the conduct of the Black Re-
publican disorganizers of the House, they
will be stamped with the nations repro
baton, while the President and the Senate
will be met with the cordial greeting, We'll
done, good and faithful servants Is there
not something monstrOus and atrocious in
the work of treason and revolution which
the Fremonters fattered themselves they had
successfully inaugurated! Excitement and
anarchy in Kansas are what they wanted ::
they are reckless of the bloody work of the
Indian tomahawk and scalping knife on
detenceless frontier; they care naueht for
the murder of their own fellow citizens,
their wives and children, by a savage foe;
all they ask is that the Kansas agitation
may be kept up, to subserve their own sell
fish political Vaccinations. They seek to
perpetuate in Kansas anarchy and terror
and civil bloodshed, by not only depriving
the territory of Representative but bv
depriving the people of the protection of
the Federal arms.
The Black Republicans of the House are
utterly devoid of all patriotic impulses. 1t
is nothing to them that a border Indian war
fare now exists in Oregon and California
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.

Yesterday afternoon, about half past three
O'Clock, while Mr.. WILLIAM BRoCKELBANK,
bricklayer, and George, a colored man, be-
longing TO Mr.. EARLE, were at work on the
cornice of the addition to the Bank of Char
lesion, on State street. the cornice gave way,
and they were precipitated to the pave
ment, distance of some thirty feet
BROCKELBANK, in his descent, struck the
iron railing attached to the bank with his
arm, which was served between the elbow
and the shoulder-he falling on one side of
the railing, and his arm on the other. To
the establishment of all who witnessed the
terrible fall, and its shocking result, he i'm
mediately arose, and walked two square
and a half to the office of DIR. FROST, who
promptly put in requisltion all the resources
of his profession for the relief of the suffer
er. Though dreadfully injured, it is sup
posed that his injury will not prove fatal
The coiored man, in his fall, struck tree in
the yard of the Bank, SCATTERING his right
arm, SO that the bones protruded, and receiv-
ing, it is feared, internal injuries, which
make his case extremely critical. DIR.
OGIER was in attendance, and set his arm,
but it is thought amputation will be neces-
sary. We were glad to learn that, at late
hour last night, both were doing WE'LL
Charleston Is. c. Mercury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
A CAPITAL HTT

The best thing we have heard th;s
in political way, occurred at Meadv;,. ''
few days since. One of the Black Re-, .
lican editors of that rural town, who =
year was very hostile to the Pope. ana - ,1s'
ly persuaded that Americans ought - -
America" met German acquaintance :
the street, and accosted him sometb;ns
this wise:
''Well, John, 1 suppose your are po;r.
to give Fremont vote this year."
John studied moment, and cooked -.
eye, as much as to say, do you see an
thing green there" and replied that be bss
no vote to give Fremont.
"Why, how is that" queried our sa,,.
friend.
because" replied John, Il haven't h,,.
here long enough"
'Not long enough!" Why how lone b,,.
you been here!'
tOh. about ten years"
"WeE," persisted the Fremonter, .,b,.
is long enough to entitle you to a voten
"Oh, l know" said the man with Al.
"sweet German accent" THAT have boo,
here long enough to vote for Buchanan. hr,
it requires German to reside here twentv
one years to make him legal voter 70,
Fremont"
Just about that time the editor in ..pur.
suit of voters under difficulties" had parti.
cular business in his oflice.-IErie Ob,,,.
9er
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES.

On Thursday, the President sent into
Congress the following Message:
Feliotc- Citi>ens Of the Senate
and House Of Representatives.
In consequence the failure Of Con gress,
at its regular session, to make provision for
the support of the army, it became impe-
ratively incumbent on me to exercise the
power which the Constitution confers on
the Executive for extraordinary occasions.
and promptly convene the two houses i'm or
der to afford an opportunity of reconsider
ing subject of such vital interest to the
peace and welfare of the Union.
With exception of partial authority
vested by law in the Secretary of War to
contract for supplies of clothing and subsis-
tcnce, the army is wholly dependent on the
appropriations annually made bv Congress.
The omission of Congress to act, in this re-
spect, before the termination of the fiscal
year, had already caused embarrassments
to the service, which were overcome. only
in expectation OF appropriations before the
close of the present month. If the requi-
site funds be not speedily provided, the
Executive will no longer be able to furnish
the transportation, equipments and NUM-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
CALIFORNIA MOR-LAw.

The action of the Vigilance Committee,
at first generally acquiesced in by the coun-
try, is now everywhere becoming unpopu-
lar. Like all mobs, success emboldens
them, and leads to excuses not originally
contemplated. Unless they soon surrender
the power they have usurped, we anticipate
collision between them and the Law and
Order" party of a most sanguinary nature.
1t is now believed that the vigilance Com
mittee" contain as many corrupt men as
any other portion of California society of
equal numbers. The Committee has gone
beyond all precedent in their high handed
proceedings. They have taken possession
of the government. They are in fact the
government, and lord it in San Francisco, in
a manner that reminds one of former ex-
cesses in France. They arrest, imprison,
Danish and execute citizens without legal
trial or authority. They defy the law, the
on the assumption of executing justice are
guilty of open rebellion. Such a monstrous
usurpation as this should be put down
even if it should be necessary to employ
the whole disposable force of the Govern
ment: But, we are inclined to think that
this will not be necessary. A reaction in
public sentiment in California is now TAX
ing place, and this Vigilance Committee,
with its disgraceful attendants will, we be-
lieve. soon cease to exist.
A CASE OF MURDER.-The Detroit Free
Press states that Mr.. Jewett, of Chelsea,
Michigan, died few day since, in conse-
Guence of intense mental excitement, pro-
duced by reading in the newspapers, the
details of cruelties inflicted upon, and the
death of his brother at the hands of the
Border Ruffians'' in Missouri The post
master at Chelsea attended the funeral
and took with him letter just received al
his Office for the deceased, and postmark ed
in Kansas. He was not able to present il
until at the grave, when, on opening it, i,
was ascertained to be from the supposed
murdered man stating that he and his wife
were well, were comfortably and happily
located, and had not been hung, arrested
or in any way molested-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26

The most remarkable case that has ever
come before Virginia Court was tried in the
Hastings Court of Richmond, Virginia, on the
10Th inst 1t was the trial of Thomas a. Lin
ton, a young man, Il printer, who served his
apprenticeship in the Beacon Office, Nor
folk, and who has been connected with various
printing offices of Richmond for tie last five
six years. He was indicted by the Grand
Jury. the day before, as being a woman in
mans appar' |. This Indictment was ma de on
the oath of Martin NJ. Lipscomb, a young man
holding the high and lucrative Office of Ser
geant, or Sheriff, OF the City of Richmond
and who had always borne good character
ior veracity, &c. He swore positively thai
Linton was female-that he had some time
since accidentally discovered his sex-became
enamOured with her (hIsJ charms-carred or
Il courtship with her (hIm)-hnhlly entered in
t" d marriage engagement with her OHM dur =
ing the tendency of which he had received ev-
ideucc OF the most conclusive character that
Linton was female. These statements were
solemnly sworn to, before both the Grand Jury
and the Court-Lp-con going so far as to
say ne would take his own life if his declara
tons were not true.
Mr.. Linton was, therefore, arraigned,-
charged with being a woman in disguise, 60
ing at large TO the detrlment of the morals and
contrary to the laws of the State. The whole
city was surprised and excited by the reveI
lions OF LlpSCOnb- bOth he and Linton being
we'll known and highly respected in the citv.
Thousands f0ckcd to the Court House TO wit
ness the trial. The testimony of Lipscom b
was heard, and all were of the opinion that it
presented a clear case against the accused
But other testimony put different face on the
matter. Linton, 10 avoid the pain and penal
ties of conviction, was forced to the disagree
able necessity OF proving his own innocence.
He denied the truth OF all of Libscomb's state
ments, and voluntarily placed himself in the
hands of six Of the most respectable medica |
gentlemen OF the city, all of whom return I'd
into Conrt, and stated, upon their oaths, that
Linton was perfect and well-devcloped man
as much so as any other person. they be-
lievcd, in the densely crowded courthouse -
This statement caused the Jury to render a
prompt verdict Of acquittaI, while it at once
put to flight the accusations Of Lipscomb and
set him down a perjured man. The whole
community are astonished at the folly of Ltps.
comb in pursuing course to blast the eharac.
ter of Linton, which could not bnt resnIt in
overwhelming himself with shame and dis
grace. Linton is handsome young man. We
ry efeminate and lady-Iike in form. features.
voice, and general appearance, and great ia.
Vorlte with all his acquaintances LIpscomb.
however, it is believed, is the only man who
has ever fallen in love with him and attempt.
ed 70 unsex him, because he would not marr,,
him.
The above particulars we learn throueh the
DISPATCH and other papers of Richmond.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
SUICIDE.

We regret to state that yesterday morn
ing, Mr.. GEORGE SHEGoG, who it appears
had premeditated suicide, some two or three
days previous, deliberately placed his neck
upon the Rail of the Greenville Road when
train of cars was about passing the spot
where he had selected, and notwithstand-
ing the Engineer promptly reversed his
valve, the Engine passed over the unfortu-
nate man, entirely severing his head from
the body. A letter found at his residence,
written by him on Monday last. disclosed
the fact that he intended the rash act which
has been very deliberately carried out
The Jury Of Inquest returned verdict i'll
accordance with the above facts. He was
formerly a clerk in Columbia and at the
Greenville depot Columbia ( S. c. !
Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26

MURDER.-The Greenbrier Era publishes
an account of a recent murder in Highland
county, Virginia, exceeding in atrocity any
that we have lately heard of. A widow
Wiley, who was married last fall to an Irish
man named Sheridan, finding that they
could not live together in harmony, employ
ed two negroes to kill him. The negroes,
who were subsequently arrested. have con-
fessed their guilt. They state that they
were offered $3.50 by Mrs. Sheridan to kill
her husband.