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age, and leads little children by The hand
along the fiowery paths of virtue. He is
grave with the grave. and gay with the
gay, but never burns his nose in the fiery
cup of dissipation. nor muds his trowsers
with the filth of lewdness. He doesn't
brighten four days eat of February by
joining In the uproars of Hard Cidesites,
%. ks, and Kinderhookers, but keeps
himself, at all times, as quie. as clam.
and unofending as kid. Like myself.
he dresses PLAIN, neat and simple, and
takes more care TO adorn his immortal
mind with the laurels of learning, than to
rig up toolishly that clay-built tabernacle.
the body. which to-day is. and tomorrow
is mingled with the common rubbish of
earth. Such, my friends. is the character
of a genuine gentleman; and / have no
doubt that, when dame Nature frs. COM
pleted one Of the kind, she came near
bursting her corsets with pride; as she had
every reason to be proud Of having formed
a mortal with all the attributes of an angel
destitute of wings. -.
And now, my dear friends. having ex-
hibised to you the difference between mere
outside show and internal worth, it be-
hooyes US all to doff our duds of vainness
and pride. and put on the clean garments
OF morality, virtue, and strict integrity, as
these will never need washing, nor even
grow thread-bare, through Tie countless
ages Of eternity. So mele il be!
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01

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Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01
SHORT PATENT SERMONS.
ON MODERN GENTLEMEN.
ny powyJR-

Whom do we dub as gentlemen?
The knave, the foot. the brute
IF they but own full tithe Of gold,
Squatter sovereign., 1856-04-01
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WM. DYER.
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no other article,
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it brought new
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-17

The American party Huntsville, Texas, held meet
ing on the 2eih ult and ratified the nomination OF FIJI
and Doncsou. Al The meeting the following letsor
nom Gen sam Houston was read by the chairman
HuNrsynIs, June - 1850
GENTysFS--You have my thanks for an invitation to
JOIN the American party barbecue, the 2eth inst
and address the assembly, in behalf OF the principles Of
our party.
II would afford sincere qualification 10 comply with
your request 4 v comported with my health which IA
not entirely restored and my sense OF public duty.
by the first stage that leaves, which will be tonight
hope 70 be able 10 set oufor Washington city. Whether
or not u will be In my power, my arrival there, 10
render any essential important service 10 tho connry
unable say but certainly there has been epoch
in the annals Of America fraught with higher consdcra
tons Of interest to the well being Of country than the
present The agitation In country must cease, har
mony must be restored a7d union preserved or must
TO be free and happy people. To aid IN the ~.
cumglshment Of these objects is the duty of every c
zen, every statesman and every patriot who claims TO
be an American. In haste, your friend and follow
citizen, SAM HOUSION.
To w W. LEACH and others.
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Letter from John Van Burca 90 the Demo-
ersts Of pttssburg. Pa.

INV fORk, June zs 1900
CEvriKsEy-I have received your favor inviting me 10
attend meeting Of the democracy Of Allegheny county
the lh prox., commemorative Of national birthday,
and 10 address them that occasion. would give
great pleasure the democracy of Western pennsy
yania at any time and TO unite with them proposed "
the discussion Of the great prnc es Of party but en-
gsgements here put u out Of my power for the present
Every true and active democrat has wide field Of labor
In the state of New York for time 10 come and,
however grateful u might be to JOIN the faithful demo
Gratis Of Pennsylvania, In rejoicing that the Just claims Of
their state have at last been fully recognised and that
certain victory waits upon that recognition II IA luxury
the enjoyment Of which at least must forcgo until we
have reasonable assurance that New York s 10 act
worthy of herself, and TO challenge once more the re-
spcct and affection Of the democracy Of the Union For
bearance caution, magnanmty and generous forgetfu
OF past differences can and hope will, substantially
unite the old Jacksonian and Sas Wright democracy 0f
New York, and with such union combination can be
formed the state that will seriously impede the march
OF its conquerng leeons. A New York democrat m ~
then again feel honest pride In meeting and exchanging
congratulations with his brethren OF other States and
none gratefully cordially than those Of Pennsy
vana To the accomplishment Of result so important 20
the democracy OF State, not te The Union ITSELF
propose 20 devote all the time spare from other in
dispensable pursuits and, In behalf of its completion
sure not necessary 10 invoke the sympaies and
cooperation Of true democrats everywhere Please
cept my thanks for your kind and complimentary invita-
ton aud believe me TO be respectfully and truly yours
J, VAN RURFN,
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TammanV HAIR Democratic Primary EIcc-
tons.
URnESATEs AND AL7ERNArES TO 1HE SYRACUSE
STAQff CONTENTION.

lions.
URIKSATES AND kLTERNATES TO ZEE SYRACUSE
sTAgE CONVENTION
can General Committee Of Tsmmany Hail. the election o
deegass and aernates 10 tho Democratic State Ccnven
ton, which 70 be held at Syracuse, on tue 3oth inst
took place last evening in tbs different Assembly districts
In those DISTRICTS which are composed of two more
wards, five delegates elected In each and these
to meet In separate conventions tomorrow evening, for
the selection Of one delegate and alternate rc each
district The following the names far wc have
been able TO get them Of the egetes elected in these
districts which are composed Of single wards
Third DsriG yourth ward)-Deiesate, Patrick Ceyle;
alternate, Thos. W. Sheridan
Fourth Districs Filth ward)-Doiegase, John Moore;
nohlternate announced.
Fifth District Seventh ward)-pelegate, Hon. VIM.
M. Tweed; alternate, Edward J. Shandley.
Nina District eleventh ward. )--I)ologate, Hiram
Engle No alternate aanounced.
Fifteenth District (Seventeenth ward )-Delegate, John
Cochrane; alternate, Menus Kelly.
The following are the of the delegates elected in
are TO select their delegates and aernaes ct the District
Conventions to be held to morrow evening
FIRST District First and Second wards
First ward-Michael Burns Patrick Currcy, John En-
right, Jacob L. Smith, John Il. Williams.
Second ward
Third ward-Danel E. sckes, Charles Fletcher Tho
mas Munro, stephen Kelly, Daniel Mooney.
Sixth ward-HeLry OKeefe, Wm Nealus, Michael c.
Donoho, VIM. Carroll, Charles f. Benedict.
There appears to be two parties in this ward Of
which claims TO have elected ticket headed Patrick
Mathews.
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The Turf
UNION COURSE. L. I.-TKcfTIN0

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On Tuesday afternoon last the admirers Of the rottng
turf were favored with most capital race between b. m
Rose Of Washington and b. m Lady Moscow, mile heats
best three in ve to wagons, for 00o Five heats were
closely and excngy contested before the judges gave
the to Rose OF Washington. Lady Moscow was en-
tirey too finely drawn for long race and lost from
want OF strength Alone Her owner, not satisfied with
her offered the of Rose match for 81 600
asde which, however, was not taken. Rose Of WASH
ngton in the fourth and fifth heats OF the race proved
herself good and reliable nag for her hackers She i'm
proved in every heat as the race progressed.
Previous to the start the betting 100 to 80 Rose
Of Washington but aer the second heat 100 10 so
the other way There all kinds of betting done
this race, and in all kinds Of ways Betting time
also prevalent and those who took time in preference to
the horses generally fortunate The weather
very sultry and prosratng really dangerous both to
man and beast. Still the went on, follows
First Heat,-Rose of Washington the pole. AT
the first attempt they got off at tremendous rate Of
spec but in less than hundred yards from the stand
Moscow went up and stad long that thought
she never would come down again in that race She
ano again went to rottng Rose passed the quarter pole
In forty secnds and took it very lesurely down the
backstretch reaching the half mile pole in 12lh. At
that time Moscow was upon her, when the bob
tailed nag again made an ascension Ia Gilley, and
up along time. She saved her distance, in 2:43.
Second Hedt-Moscow took the lead In a moment after
the word given and opened gap the quarter pole
of thirty yards Time, thrty-seven seconds. sne went
to the halt mile pole IN LII, and came homo easy
winner in 2:36.
Third HeU-This was nearly counterpart Of the pre-.
vious heat only that Rose kept closer Moscow all the
way. Tme-frst quarter, 80 seconds; half l:20; and
the heat 235 The last half mile finely contested
and was performed in lbs.
Fourth Hedt.-One hundred to forty offered on
Moscow, without takers. Moscow took the lead, and
went to the quarter pole in thirty eight seconds with
Rose on her wheel Down the backstrech the little
could not get away from Rose, and the lower turn
they were neck and neck Then Moscow broke aud then
Rose came TO the ahead in 235; and then there
call for the judges to go down to the and see
great deal they could not see; and then the judges
gave the heat 70 Rose, and called up the nags for the
Fifth Hedt.-Moscow, usual, went of ahead, and
lay there until she swung the homestretch, when
Rose after fne struggle beat her home Time, 23s.
The following is summary
TUESDAY, July l5Trottlng match 81 900, p p., mile
heats best three in five, to wagons
H. Woodruff entered b. IN. Rose OF Wash
ington. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 2 2
S. Mclaughlin entered b. m. Lady Mos
COW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Time, 2:43-2:36-2:35-235-2:3S
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Col. Frcmost's Religion.
TO TBE EDITOR or THE HERALD.

Nxw IosK, July l6 1855.
The Fillmore organ has stated, by authority, that Mr..
Fulmer Col Fremont at Browns Hotel Washington,
in 1854, and there had conversation with him On the
subject oi religion. Now, consider mans religion
mos, unnt topsr for political canvass, do not In
tend 20 enter into any Discussion that subject. but
merely wish to show the falsehood Of the statement
in the Aforesaid organ.
Col. Fremont arrived in New York from California
early in March, 1882 He stopped at the Irving House,
sailed March l0h. in the steamship Africa from New
York for Liverpool. Ito did no, 20 10 Washington at all,
but remained NJ the Irving House until he sailed. lie
only returned from Europe the Of 1853 How
therefore, possible Tor Mr.. Fulmer 10 meet him al
Browns In ls52f The facts ] state proved BY
many persons. j. y n
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COMMISSIONERS OF HEALTH.

The Commissioners Of Health yesterday at the City
Hall, at noon. Present: Isaac O. Barker, ESQ., President
Of the Board Of Aldermen Benjamin f. Pinckney, Esq,
President Of the Board Of Cauncilmen, VIM Rockwell
NJ D. Resident Physician, Jcdedah Miller NJ. d. George
W Morton. City Inspector, and T. NJ Thompson, Health
Ofcer at Quarantine. Mr. Barker presided and Walter
r. Coptn, Clerk OF the Board, cicated Secretary.
~Thc subject OF the disposition of vessels just coming
into the port OF New York the only matter con.
sdered II was decided that the following vessels, just
arrived, shouif discharge their cargo at Qaarantne-
Brigs-Iadelar, Crawford J. g. Anderson, Michael
Iron on = Webster. 0rizmbo, Waverley, Gen Taylor
Barks-fidNla H. fanning, Express Brunette, nvoli,
Charles Thompson, Valley Field, Abbey.
6chooners-Sulivan, John Castner.
lDe folloxng vessels were allowed 70 up 10 the
ciy;-Brig Wlyan, Joseph s. Cotton. and bark Cathe-
rine Luccrne.
1t was decided TO deain the following vessels Quaran-
Ipe for further examination
Brigs-0rnati Robert Wing, Samuel French Celestna
Wilson hoselle, Evergreen, A. Reed.
Barks-Hudson, Uloa, John Winthrop Cornola Della
CLapn, Isaac Allerton.
schooner-Slsra. The latter schooner II was voted to
permit 10 land her hides Mt Quarantine and proceed with
the remainder Of her cargo 10 the city.
The penalty for violation OF the above Official command
and similar acquisitions Of the Com mssoners Of Health
on the part Of vessels arriving the port Is years
the svate prison. and tine OF 81, ,000
IL Is fact worthy OF statement meanwhile, that the
records Of the Commissioners OF Health show that during
the previous year, thus far there has been brought
this port lees number OF Of contagious diseases
than during the corresponding period for the past i've
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brooklyn City Intelligence.

BspcH EnProYrs THE UNION FXRRY Con-.
eAsr.-The employees OF the Union Ferry Company were
yesterday provided with badges, which they are hence
forth conspicuous part Of the coat vest
policemen their stars The badges consist OF piece
o German silver about y inch In length and inch IN
width. II s IN the shape Of shield, with plain roman
letters inscribed thereon designating the particular du
ties Of the The boat The pilots, conductors
deck hands, bridge gate tenders Sc, all desig
mated such, with the number, thus;-'C Cor duc,or,
No. 1, =. CO.. The emblem neat appropriate, and
che system, II adhered 20, will prove beneficial 10
strangers and others who these ferries.
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FArAt RAILROAD AccIDESr.-Coroner Hills held an IN
lucs, yesterday upon the body Of unknown man. sup
posed be John Iasher who, stated in yesterdays
.HKRAtD. killed by being over on the Hudson
river railroad 15sth street The jury rendered a
verdict or Death from injuries accidentally received by
being struck by engine while walking on the track Of
the Hudson river railroad" Deceased about thirty
years Of age,
DRowSEp wmtE BArmNG.-Coroner Connery held an
inquest At the foot Of Twenty ninth street. North river,
upon the body OF man named John Valentine who was
drowned while bathing. Verdict, Accidental death. /"
Deceased was forty ave years Of age.
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Jersey City News.

IDrSEp.-Thc body Of The man who was acc icu,ally
TITLED upon the track Of the New Jersey Railroad Tues
day night Identified yesterday morning by persons
srom Newark as that Of ]. NJ Dcnham brass anisher,
residing in Newark Recorder Bedford viewed the body
and testimony relative TO the death Of the deceased
Being satisfied tatit purely accidental and that no
blame could be attached TO the company or ~ employ
no held no inquest The remains were taken 70 Newark
eor iuternlcnt The deceased was a married man.
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Corr soEru--A woman named Ellcn Moore, resd.
ing at No ZIG Cherry street, prosirated with the
~ the Tuesday afternoon. Thc poor woman
conveyed 10 the Seventh ward station house. where
she was attended BY the district surgeon.
PARTICULARLY RErRTszNG.--Edward rlood, a resident
Of tho Third ward while enjoying sleep on the pior at
the Zoo, Of Murray street. Tuesday evening rou
bcd with unpleasant dreams, when he suddenly found
himself in contact and surrounded with water Ills
cries for help attracted the attention OF person named
James Williams, who bravely jumped overheard aftcr
the drowning man. and succeeded In rcscung him from
an untimely end. Flood troubled with the Jay
mare and succeeded IN precipating himself into the
water The bath very refreshing, but the shock
entirely too severe for Mr. Floods system,
for was found necessary 20 have him conveyed 10 the
way Of recovery, and will doubt be benefited By the
sudden and refreshing bath he had Tuesday
COMMISSIONERS or ENIgranoS.-The following is the
weekly statement of the affairs OF the Commissioners OF
Emigration, who could not get quorum yesterday
Number OF emigrants arrived 20 July o. 1855 So a1s
Do. do. since July 10, ls56......... 6,3io
Total. 81, ,2ss
To same date b iS5a.. '.o5l
1896. 1855.
Number Of inmates in institution Wards
DO do. IN institution Marine Hospital. i2s iss
Total. i4s4 2.5se
overdrai January l. 1855 .............. se3o osi o7
Aggregate receipts TO July 9,
1855 6...................... s135, ,sss II
Received since july ie, 1856 for
commission on passengers.... l2,SSo ~ - =.
Disbursements, as per previous
account, 70 July Q, 1885. s120,T2s 90
sundry expenses OF July "a and
- l2s,2i5 90
overdraf,.. s4o,ssl %
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williamsburg city News.

AsaArfr VIM KSTE.-A man named VIM. Gleason,
keeper Of saloon in First street. arrested about II
O'Clock Tuesday night for raising disturbance in the
saloon at the Peck slip ferry and threatening 70 stab the
proprietor, Mr. wadham. He also seized knife and
threatened 70 stab oer Ndeio but the latter knocked
n out of his hand and arrested Gleason, when two Of
MS friends. named Francis Crow and wm Parrot, at
tempted to the prisoner. Officers Bea and Nneer
chen up and aer considerable resistance, succeed
cd In conveying the trio the Finn district station. The
prisoners gave bonds TO appear for examination.
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For Norfolk, Petersburg and Richmond. ~ the steamer
Roeuok-Samtte smith, Uammcr and lady, Mrs beau.
champ, Mrs A CLARK, w Palmer u Gould u Ward,
Martin CnaV w Kenningham, Heorge Sole, Capt Samuel
u Nissan Daniel TIayman, Wright, nr Lewis i WI
lrrrar WIN Ciouar Mrs " White Richard wn-hlp George
WinShp n & Reed w wyshain ~ and M the stceraa
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United States District Court.
Before Hon. Judge Belts.
Tup pp1xkN SLAVE CASE.

Juty l6-rAs Cn1ed Soses W. IA Cahd was continued
this morning BY the examination Of De Cosra and other
witnesses for tho defence After which Mr. Benedict
summed up for the accused and the Court adjourned TO
this morning when the District Attorney will up for
the prosecution and the Judge will charge.
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GLOUCESTER, MASS, FfsHERwEN.-The vessels
hug out for the bay Of St Lawrence last
possible aud Gloucester will send the largest ect
sent numbering about two hundred and any sail. same
will I've absent until November: but the larger part will
Yetrru BY the lst 10 18th September.
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CANAL NAVIGATION RESUMED The Syrac,se
Standard SAYS the break IN that vicinity has bcen epai
and boats commenced pushing through Al ave O'Clock on
Monday afternoon
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TIE REApE STREET CORRUPTION CASE

Tho special committee appointed TO investigate into the
charges Of Official corruption against the Councimen Com
nittee Streets TO have met yesterday The
chairman Of the committee, Councilman Van Tne was
che only member OF the committee present II s under
stood being the in non OF the special committee 10
bring before them each member OF the street Committee,
20 testify oath whether they made directly In
directly proposals parties interested In the widening Of
Resde street 10 receive pecunlry confederation from
then II they would report hvorably or adverse 10 the
project Hitherto, Mr.. Nmms, the former City Librarian
has been the principal party examined.
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INSPECTOR OF SIDEWALKS.

At meeting Of the Councilman Committee on ordi
nance held yesterday the subject considered Of
ordinance giving the Inspector Of Sidewalks additional
power in enforcing penalties for not repairing sidewalks
and laying new sidewalks, when required in front OF
vacant lots Mr. Edward Merritt the Inspector pre-
sent and stated that large might be annually saved
so the city by giving him the power asked for Aprcsent
there was constant litigation and delay In getting needed
gtdcv3lkS laid.
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NUM- CIPAL AFF AIR S.
BOARD OF COUNCILMEN.


The eighth and last session OF the Board for July
hed at the Council room last evenng-President Pnck
ney in the chair
few petitions were received-one from the American
Telegraph Company asking leave to lay their wires
der ground.
Councilman REILLY offered resolution requiring the
special committee the charges against Mr. whock, to
report at the first meeting August whether Council.
Van Tine is guilty or not guilty OF having circulated
said charges as alleged by Councilman whitlock also,
much, and what description of work. contracted
for on premises Of Councilman wheck by the Super
,,ntendent Of Lands and Places Laid on the table
Councilman SWAN called up the petition Of the clerks
the Corporation Counsels Office asking for the appro
priaon Of So 900, to be applied the increase their
salaries, and moved its adoption He said that although
generally opposed TO increase of salaries he though
CHS which deserved his support The amount
already appropriated (S2 500 for the payment OF clerks
In that Office was entirely too small and the highest sa
Mr WARNER opposed the increase, and could only ac-
count for Mr. Swans advocacy OF the measure from the
fact that the parties to be benefited in this were
lawyers
Mr.. WATRoUs also opposed the petition, and
Er BRADLEY spoke In its favor.
motion to refer to Committee on Salaries and Offices
lost also motion to postpone the further consdera
tion of subject to the last meeting in December The
question the adoption resulted ayes 80 nays Is and
lost for want Of constitutional vote. motion to
reconsider carried, when Mr.. BARSAY again ed
the adoption Of the resolution, which resulted the
before.
The report of the Committee on the Fire Department
submitting an ordinance for the organization Of the
Fire Department was taken up and it, adoption moved
but on discovering that there only thirty
bers present, motion made lay the subject the
table which was carried.
After dispOsng of unimportant papers from the
the Board Of Aldermen the Board adjourned to the first
Monday In August, at O'Clock r. N.