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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-25

Pauperasm In the State OF New York.
IMPORTANT REPORT By THE SECRETARY OF STATE
The "Annual Report Of the Secretary OF State trans
mittrg abstracts Of the Reports Of County Supernssn
dents Ct ths Poor made 70 the LsgslAturs st the
cent session. Ia about TO b laid before the public In
mailing this report Mr. Secretary Hsadsy has sluedAted
the subject and brought II home TO the eops
Of the peops-who pay the tAxss-in manner never
fore done and only hope that the facts presented will
AIKEN that degree Of attention and the Kind Of action
which their importance demands Considsrations Of 80
grave character may well arrest the attention of the
CHRISTIAN the patriot and phianthropis they become
matter of immediate concern to al who have stake In
the welfare Of the State.
The first table shows the whole number Of town and
county paupers relieved supported during the year
endirs De ,smbsr 1865, and the amount expended for
their support, to witt
nos humber relieved, &o.................. 1o4lel
OF which there were county pauPers. a. oS4
Town.. ......s............... 10 az
Temporarily relieved. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 9092
expense Of support and relief Of the above was -
follows
Eestes connected with county poor houses es9 90
Expenses Of administering temporary resisf. AGO. II
Total. Wv d
On the first OF December there remaining In the
pxr houses Of the STATE 1897
Foreign ers $4,000. b773
OF the persons relieved and supported during the year.
there were:-
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On Thursday, May 49, the Most Rev. Archbishop o.
tion the Church Of st. Francis Xavier West sixteenth
street se3 persons Two hundred and fifty eight OF
these hsd " happiness Of receiving their first commu
zion, irt % the hands OF their pastor, the
norung.
The Uf7ver states shat Rev. Dr. Spring Of this city
the psris ai OF whose eyesght is generally known
prospect Of being restored to better, II not to
TIE perfect use OF bis eyes.
The CONGREGATIONAL Journal announces the fact that
tyt Unyers ais. churches In New Hampshire In Exc
III, apd the other in New Market have voted themselves
IuitsrisH.
The First Baptist church Of Newfed village is destitute
IF Isstor, and Ia DESTROYS OF obtaining one.
In accordance with his request, the pastors Of the
"a BIO &c churches in the doces Of Bhop rmon, cole
w. at.o sylsmn high mass the goth inst. for the
pcse the soul Of the late Bishop 0Riely who Was
board the III lated Pacific.
Rev H. 8. Barnes, late pastor of the Presby terrain
rhuIch IL Boonve has removed TO Lyons Falls 10 take
charge OF the Forest church In that village, and OF the
ehurch at Port Leydsn.
Seer nd Baptist church In Rochester, IL without pas
Cor by The removal of Dr. Howard 70 Chicago The Am>
,fca understands that arrangements have been made
with Pro esor Hstchkiss In pursuance Of which that
entes an will the pastoral charge Of the consre
saton 'cr the present.
Bashop Dosne Of New Jersey has confirmed above ak
hundred psrsc during the last ecclesiastical year.
The Illus rious Cardinal Franson Prefsct of the Roman
College Propaganda departed this life on the 10Th OF
April Car0fna fraDsoni was well known In this coun-
try for bis real add abiy In the affairs OF ProPs
snda, and his death will be deeply regretted he died
In the rentiue nts tecrmpg his life tf devoted pis'y
sss successor In the Propaganda was not anu. usced
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-17
TAKE NOTICE.
NEW GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

ID w. BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR.
ii under the United States Hotel would re
-pectiuly inform his customers and the public
generally, thar be has just received New Fall and
Winter Goods, in great variety. Such a. Cloths
on, and is prepared 10 have them made up al
the shortest notice, in the most fashionable man
ner, and at low rates Of prices.
Having made arrangements 10 60 into the
= Ready yinsde Clothing business" extensively this
season, he feels confident that he can offer 10
those wishing 10 purchase a stock OF Clothing
not inferior 10 any IN this city, and not made up al
the north, as y usually the case with work sold
here; but cut in his own establishments and made
by our own needy citizens in this dull season AT
low rates OF prices. lie is enabled. therefore. 10
compete with northern work in point Of prices
and TO quality and style he will leave for those
who favor him with call 10 Judge.
lie can sell whole suits, Coat, Pants and Vest
al the following low rates:
Good suit for business purposes, out OF cloth or
cashmere, for the small sum OF. ............sl5
Dress and Frock Goats, from $40 TO $50
over-coats OF different styles, from. ..sl2 10 s25
Black and fancy Pantaoons, from.o..S3 5Ot $40
Silk aud velvet Vests, FROM. .......S 30 TO $40
This stock Of Clothing is Of a superior quality,
and has been made up since he received the fall
and winter fashions.
he keeps constantly on hand large assortment
OF fancy articlcs-such As gloves, cravats collars
umbrellas, &c.
Sole agent for the sale Of SCOTS Report
Fashions in this city.
Sept 14-u
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-17
ID ARE PENSION BOoKs.-. Lands in

II ARE PENSION BOOks.--'s Lands In
III Illinois TO Soldiers Oft the Late War" giving
the names of each soldier 10 whom patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
district for services in the late war, (wlth Eng,
land } the description of the tract Of land granted
10 each, with the date of the patent; the company
and regiment in which they severally served, and
by whom each patent was received single
copy for sale.
Old Pension Rolls of Indiana and Nerth Caro-
lima.
List of Pensioners of the United States under
the act of 18th of March, 1913, showing the rank
and line in which each served.
Virginia Muster Rolls
Virginia Pay Rolls.
List Of Rejected and suspended Pensions, with
the reasons for the rejection or suspension.
Y II sale in Washington by
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-17

A MERICAN ENGINEERING, Illus
IA trated by branches Of mechanical arts sta.
IIonary, marine, and locomotive engines manu-
featuring machinery, printing presses tools, grist,
steam, saw, and rolling mills, from buildings &C.,
OF the newest and most improved construction,
by G. WeisSenborn, Civil Engineer; parts one
and Two now ready, 81 each. Sole agents for
Washington, TAYLOR q MAURY,
Apr IA bookstore, near 9th ST.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-17

DURE SILVERWARE.--A Magnificent
Il assortment.-M. W. GAIT 6 BRO. call at
tention TO their unusually large assortment of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Castors.
Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblels.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks Crumb Scrapers
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Siiers
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad Tongs, Vegetable Forks
Fruit Knives, Ice Tongs, Desert Knives
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea S,ralners.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks OF
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c.
Also very large assortment of Fancy Silver
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday, and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered 10 our customers Being
OF our own manufacture il is warranted pure sill
yer, and offered at as low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country.
nj. w. GAIT & BRO,
Sign of the Golden Eagle
Penn nv hefween 9th and IOth ,,raa,s
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-17
CLOTHING.
A Compl m entary Gard and Invitation to
the Public.

A Complimentary Card and Invitation to
the Public.
ssNNTHEN HAVE EARNED ONE HUN
w DRED DOLLARS OF MY OWN
MONEY, | will trade on one hundred dollars,
and when have earned one thousand dollars,
| will trade upon one thousand dollars, and
so increase my business and capital in proper
ton" | will never take credit or give my own
promise to pay notes, but will pay cash for all my
goods when purchased. will keep down my ex-
penses, and will not pay high, enormously high
rents live above my income, and will deal
fairly with all men. Maxims like these and for
mer experience in the wholesale and retail manu-
featuring, as well as the import and export trades
during these last FIVE and twenty years, have en-
abed GEORGE p. FOX, U. S. A., u. S. NJ, Tailor,
and fInventeur des Modes, to progressively rise
from the humble rank of selling one vest pattern
in Wall street faw years ago. 10 be the present
sole proprietor OF the 25 feet front by 05 feet
deep opposite Pearl street, NO. 32I BROAD
WAY.
II is also equally true that with money, cash in
hand, FOX-GEORGE p. FOX-has during the
past few months, made extensive purchases, al
ruinousy low prices, of fine
CLOTHS, FASHIONABLE vESTINGS,
CASSIMERES,
and other articles connected with The Tailoring
Business, on Importation, and from respectable
city merchants who in want of discounted
money at any price or loss, owing 10 an over
stocked market and the circumstances Of hard
times, "a. ID. lS549
FOX-GEORGE p FOX-while most thankful
10 the public for the liberal patronage received,
still maintains his reputation for at all times sell
ing the mos, fashionable of Custom, Pattern, and
Correct Fitting,
READY MADE GARMENTS,
Dress, Frock Coats, Overcoats, Vests, Pant falcons,
Cloths, Cassmeres, Velvet Vestngs, &c, &c, and
is determined not 10 be outdone in beraity OF
dealing nor undersold by the least nor the biggest
house in the trade. He is also equally determined
10 the best OF his ability, 10 employ mertorious
laboring class OF Journeymen Tailors; and others
who are suffering dreadful privations for want oi
employment, and therefore offers, on and after
this date, until The beginning of the year 1855 the
resources Of his magnificent Tailoring Establish
ment, free Of profit on the cost of all his goods,
combined with his own graisitous services, 10 his
friends and the public, TO be considered as sort
OF present
HOLIDAY OR NEW YEARS GIFT
exampleizng wealthy gentlemen, United States
Departments, the Executive, Officers of the Army
and Navy, Bankers, Foreigners, Citizens, the pres
ent imperative duty Of solvent tradesmen and
merchants 10 employ their fellow-men, aid and
assist the inauguration OF better state of trade
all over the world from the commencement Of the
New Year, one thousand eight hundred and fifty
five. | am, fellow-citIzens, Representing one OF
the links Of CommerceD yours truly, ever grateful
and obliged,
GEORGE p. FOX,
United States Leader Of Fashions,
- us HsadgHayterS, No. 32l Broadtoay,
8: l.. s. = GEORGE p. FOX
: ....H Dec l9--
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-17

AXE MOTTO E.-IIousekeepers and
others are reminded that the following list OF
articles are of The very best description, and can
be purchased from the subscriber on as low terms
as any other house in the city. A large assort-
ment and supply always on hand:
Oils of all kinds. Queeusware
Paints, Brushes
Camphine, Clocks,
Varnish, Lamps
Turpentine, Chandeliers
Window Glass Girondoles,
China, Vases.
Earthenware. Britannia ware,
. Glass, &c, &c., Nc
Goods sent 10 any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well 10 call
0. s. WHITTLESEY,
7th street,
Opposite Selden 81 Withers's Bank
Mar 10 (Star)
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-17
ON MANHOOD, AND IT'S PREMATURE
DECLINE.
INST pnhIfSbaI s,roti., tba oa.b

just fuDiished, Srfhtis, inc ]OiH AHousahu.
A FEW WORDS ON THE RATIONAL
IN Treatment, wthou, Medicine OF Sperma-
torrhea or Local Weakness, Nocturnal Emissions,
Genital and Nervous Debility, lmpolency, and
lmpedimenls 10 Marriage generally.
BY b. DE LANEY M. d.
The important fact that the many alarming com
plants originating in the imprudence and solitude
OF youth, may be easily removed srihout Medicine,
is, in this small tract, clearly demonstrated; and
the entirely new and highly successful ireatme nj
adopted by the Author, fully explained by
means of which every one is enabled 10 cure HIM
SeJperfectly and nj the least possible cost thereby
avoiding all The advertised nostrums OF / he day.
Sent 10 any address, gratis and post free in a
sealed envelope, by remiting post paid) Two
postage stamps to DR.. L. DE LANEY, II Lispe-
nard street New York City.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-17
THE MISSISSIPPI AND ATLANTIC
CONNECTEDl


UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE.
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND 36 HOURS TO CINCINNTI!,
CHICAGO 4 MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
~ The only Railroad Ronte from fhe Loloer
M,sslss,ppt TO the atlantic!
TIME FROM 81. louis TO CHICAGO ONLY 20 HOURS
- SH~ = The Steamer WlNCHESTERle leaves
in:st1azz the Alton wharf boat al 81. Louis
daily lSundays excepted at o'clock, a. m, ant
the REINDEER leaves the Alton wharf boat al
ST. Louis daily at $50, p. m.
The steamers connect al Alton (only 25 miles
rom 81. Louis) with express trains for
SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, LASALLE
CHICAGO, AND THE EASTERN CITIES.
Passengers leaving ST. Louis by the steamer
Winchester at z, a. m, take the cars al Alton al
10, a. m, and arrive at Chicago the next morning
In time to take the earliest morning trains going
east.
Passengers leaving 81. Louis by the Reindeer
al 5.3O p m, take the cars at Alton Saturday ex
cepteD al p. m, in time for the evening trains
rest
THIS line via Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois
Cent? al and Chicago and Rock Island, or Chicago
and Aurora railroads, connects with all the rail-
roads at Chicago, and affords the most speedy
route from St Louis 10 points on the Mississippi
river, at and above the Upper Rapids as well as
points on the Illinois river and above Pekin.
The trains Of the q. and M. railroad connect at
Carnvile, Virdcn, Springfield, and Bloomington,
with good Stage Lines for Hillsboro', Waverly,
DanviIle, Terre-Haute, Pekn, and Piona and also
with the Great Western Railroad at Springfield,
with the Great Western Railroad for jacksonville
and Decatur, and at Bloomington with the Illinois
Central Railroad for LasaIle.
gss- THROUGH TICKETS, and Tickets 10
Chicago, can BE- had at the Offices of the Michigan
Southern, the Michigan Central, and the New
York and Erie railroads, ST. Louis.
@A- TICKETS TO CHICAGO and all the in
termed ate places, can be had at the wharf boat
and on the railroad packets, and at the Offices OF
the Chicago and Mississippi, Illinois Central, and
Chicago and Rock Island railroads.
l.. HEATING, Supt @. 81 M RR
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-17
HECKERs, FARINA, prepared ex


IL pressly for families, delicate and appro
pirate food for all seasons, and one of the most
economical, nutritious, and wholesome prepare
tions ever brought TO the table, eminenily com
bining the qualification of the palate with ample
and healhful sustenance of the body.
Strictly speaking Heckers' Farina is neiihei
stringent nor laxative, but restorative, strengen
ing the digestive and absorbent system. In dis
ordered bowels, diarrhae, dysentery, and even in
cases Of cholera, when food is deemed admissible
by the physicians Heckers' Farina cannot fail to
be salutary; and wherever known is extensively
used in hospitals and private practice. The pres
ervalion of health or the prevention of sickness
is al least as important as the curing of disease
People in health should therefore Heckers
Farina freely, as common food, TO preserve the in
estimable blessingj
For sale by grocers and druggists generally
Wholesale by Charles +. Pitts, IL Commerce
street, Baltimore; Dingee IL Brother, 81 South
Front street, Philadelphia; S. G. Bowdlear il Co.,
IL Long Wharf, Boston and by the manufactu
rers, Hecker 6S Brother, at the Croton Mills, 20l
Cherry street, New York.
Heckers' Farina jelly, made In double
Boilers, which render burning seorching inn
possible is now exhibited daily at the Fair Of the
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute in Washington.
Mar S-2w.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-17
TAYLOR & MAURY,
Jan. II Bookstore near sth !
Jan. IL
I,HE ART UNION OF LONDON. Plan

HNHE ART UNION OF LONDON. Plan
Il for the current year. The list is now open
and every subscriber of S5 SO will be entitled 10
/. An impression Of Plate, by ]. t. Willmore,
A. X. A., from the original picture by J. j. Chalon,
r. A., A Water Party"
III. A volume containing thirty Wood Engrs
wings, illustrating subjects from Lord Byrons
poem of" Child Harolde !" and
ILL., The chance of obtaining one Of the Prizes
TO be allotted at the general meeting in April,
which will include
The right 10 select for himself valuable work
of art from one OF the public exhibitions
Statuettes in bronze of Her Majesty on horse
back, by t. Thorneycrof.
Copies in bronze, from original Model in re-
lief by X. Jefferson, of " The entry Of the Duke Of
Wellington into Madrid"
Statuettes in porcelain or parian.
Proof impressions Of large lthograph, by T. II.
Mcguire after the original picture by w. p. Frilh
X. A. " The Three Bows from Moliere's Bour-
geois Gentilhomme."
Honorary Secretaries for Washington, Messrs
TAYLOR 81 MAURY, booksellers. Jan. "a
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-17
A RUDiaEsrA.y AND PRACTICAL


IA Treatise on Perspective for beginners, sim
pinned for tbe use OF Juvenile students and anna.
teurs in architecture, painting, &c; also adapted
tor schools and private instructors, fourth edition
revised and enlarged, by George Payne, snIst
eighty-siI illustrations, IS cents.
Rudimen,s of the Art OF Building, in five sec.
tons, viz /. General principles Of construction
= Materials used IN binding; 3. Strength Of ma.
terIasi T. Cse OF materials; 8. Working drawings,
specifications, and estimates, illustrated with Ill
woodculs, by Edward Dobson, author Of the Rail-
ways Of Belgium, &c.
Elements Of Mechanism, calculating the scien.
tho principles OF the practical construction OF
machines, Tor the use OF schools and students in
mechanical engineering, with numerous speci-
mems OF modern machines remarkable for their
utility and ingenuity, illustrated with 243
ings, by T. Baker, author Of Railway Engineering,
Gc.
Just received and for sale at the Bookstore OF
r. FARNHAN, corner 81 iIth street and Penn.
sVlvanin avenue
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-17
Z CANTED--A situation as Teacher

CANTED--A Situation as Teacher OF
4 English, Mathematics, and Latin; also, the
..liments Of Greek, if desired All of which will
c taught in the most approved manner.
The applicant is an experienced teacher, Of
good address and will furnish the best references
both in regard to character and ability.
None but liberal salary need be offered
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK
Dec SIT Plisfeld, Massachusetts.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-17
THE NATIONAL HOTEL.

tns CITY, VIII De re-opened Tor tho re-
Il cepton of guests on the 27th Of this month.
The removal Of the Kitchen from the basement 10
the rear of the building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly 10 the
convenience and comfort Of its guests. The table
will be furnished with the best the markets can
Afford and served in the best style, and no expense
or labor will be spared 10 render the house, in
every respect, equal TO any in the country. The
subscriber, therefore, truststhat generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al.
ways been extended to the house. Persons de-
string to procure rooms for the winter, can do 40
at any time after the 20th, by calling nj the Hotel.
L. ID. WILLARD.
Washington city, November Id, 1854.
Nov l6--tf
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-17

TNHE COMING sTRUGGLE.-TheC Com
Il ing Struggle among the Nations Of the Earth,
Or the Political Events OF the next Fifteen Years
described in accordance with Prophecies in Eze.
kiel, Daniel and the Apocalypse.
Reprinted from the sixtieih-thousand London
edition. For sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Bookstore, near Ninth street.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-17
CASH MUSIC AND PIANO STORE
HORACE WATERE 6
No 333 Broadway, New York.

HORACE wATEF5
No 333 broadway, New York.
OPPOSITION TO THE COMBINATION.
MUSIC Al GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
NOTWITHSTANDI THE COMBI-
IN hination OF Music Dealers 20 keep up the
prices OF copyright music against the interests
oil Native Composers, and their refusal to extend
10 Mr. WATERS the conrteses of the trade, he is
making immense sales-having abundant evil
deRce that he has public countenance and sup
port in his opposition to the Great Monopoly, and
in his efforts TO aid Native Talent and adopt the
National Currency. His stock Of American and
European Music is immense, and the catalogue
OF his own publications is one OF the largest and
best selected in the United States. He has also
made Great Reduction in the Prices OF Pianos,
Melodeons, and Musical Instruments of all kinds
Superior toned o. Octave Pianos for SITS 5000,
and 1928, interior of as good quality, and instru-
ments as strong and as durable as those which
cost 5000 Pianos of every variety Of style and
price, up TO ) 900, comprising those of Ten diff
ferent manufactures; among Them the celebrated
modern improved Horace Waters Pianos, and
the first premium Holean Pianos Of T. GILBERT
" Cos. make Owners of the EoIean Patent.)
Secondhand Pianos at great bargains. Prices
from $40 10 $50. Melodeons from five different
manufactures, including the well-known S. D. &
ii. w. SMITHS Melodeons, uuned the equal tenn
perament.) The Best Make IN the United States.
Prices S45, 500 SIS, 500, Sis, Sl25 $l35, $3.50.
Smiths Double Bank Melodeons' 5000. Each
Piano and Melodeon guaranteed. The best terms
10 the trade, schools, &c. l24 per cent discount
10 Clergymen and Churches. All orders promptly
attended to- Music sent TO all parts of the coun
try post paid, at the reduced rates. General and
select Catalogues and Schedules of prices Of Mu
sical Instruments forwarded 10 any address free
oil charge. Feb 1G-d3m