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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-30
FIaCU nj Half Mast.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
Pray tell bankrupt creditor Of this great and wicked
city Mr. Editor where 10 get pay for the lots
which they stole from 70 build the reservoir CON
II nearly four years since they took our property
snd after stealing half their value from in the price,
verify believe they mean 70 steal the other half by not
paying for them At all Come, hurry up, Mr. Fasg,
wen haul you down 70 HALF MAST.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-30

French financial affairs, and the alleged connec-
ton Of the imperial government with them, was
the principal cause Of the recent fmeute between
the English and French press These singular
subjects are as yet only in their midcareer.
Time will bring forth disclosures which win
have even more startling effect upon the impe-
rial government and the railway operators in
France.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-30
Onicial Returns from Iowa.

OMCial Returns from Iowa.
CLEVELAND, Nov. 20, 1855.
The following the official vote Of Iowa for President:
Fremont ll,l27; Buchanan, 3e.24l; Fillmore, s,AlA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-30

Thalberg's Concert I'm Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 20, 1885,
The concert given here last night BY Thalberg was
brilliant success. The audience that assembled to hear
him fully equal those that attended the concerts
Of Jenny Lind
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-30

bonding weeks Of 1854 ana less vas as follows:-
Week ending Dec. 2, 1854
Week ending Dec. H. 1915
Week ending Nov. ~, 1855
The nativity table gives 3o5 natives Of the United
States, IS Of ireland, Is Of Germany Of England,
Of Scotland. Of Holland, Of spain, Of British
America, and I OF the West Indies.
Owing 70 the extreme inclemency Of the weather
yesterday business in most descriptions Of produce
was restricted. The sales OF cotton were confined
70 about 500 900 bales, the market remaining firm.
The -four market was firm at the previous days
quotations with fair sales, including some parcels
for export The sales Of wheat were moderate and
firm, especially for the higher grades. Canadian
prime TO choice white sold at 81 20 81 "a, MI
wsukie club sold at " 40, Chicago spring at 81 IS
good to prime Genesee at 81 g. a 81 70. Corn wa,
arm, with limited sales Of Western mixed at 7Jc.,
and Southern yellow at 75c. Pork was Grmer, and
holders Of old mess asked more money, which re-
strcted sales. Sugars continued firm, with limited
sales. Cofee.was quiet Freight engagements we're
moderate with grain 70 Liverpool at sid. in ships
bags and small lcs was taken by clipper ship TO
fll up at %.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-30
Loas OF the Propeller Manhattan.

CLEVELAND. Nov. 20, 1856.
The propeller Manhattan, while attempting enter this
port while the storm raging this morning. tho
pier and became . total wreck. She was an old boat,
owned here and insured for $4,000. No lives were
o4t
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-30
News from Havana.


ARRIVAL OF THE QUAKER CITY-REP0Rr OF GEN
coNcHA's REAPPoIHrMKHr-Lcss OF AN AxERI-
CAN sHIP-HEALrH AND TRADE REPORTS.
The steamshp Quaker City, Captain shufeldt nom
Mobile, at Of the 22d, and Havana, a. "a NJ, the
25ih nst arrived here yesterday morning ct O'Clock
three days and twenty three hours from the latter
port
II WAS reported In Havana that General Corcha had
been respponied Captain General for the next three
years.
The American ship Julia Howard, Patterson, master,
lost the Gingerbread Shoals, Bahama Bank, the
eth insant-Ioss Of and cargo total having sunk in
seven aihoms Of water. Officers, crew and passengers
sayed, with somc Of their baggage.
The Brtkh brig Of war AtalAnta from Port Royal bound
TO Vera Cruz was In port.
No American men-of war at Havana.
The health Of Havana good and weather pleasant. Do.
siness brink. Sugars nrm at last advised rates.
Exchange North, sssH discount; New Orleans, TAX
do; London, az . az premium.
Left a, Havana, steamship Empire City, erircn, from
New York for New Orleans. The Granada arrived from
Aspnwnl the 2sth, 10 return there. Both
would leave for their respective destinations imme-
diately.
ARRIVAL OF THE PHILADELPHIA.
The United states mail steamship Philadelphia, J.
MCGOWAN commanding, which len New Orleans stsso A.
n. Of the 2esh inst anchored inside the Bar q ePM.
the same evening; len the BAr A. N. Of the 2iS AZ
rived at Havana the 2ad, and sailed tor Mes York a
noon Of the 24sb, has arrived.
ne Philadelphia landed 70 passengers At Havana, and
brings 81 for this port
she also brings Company II, Second Regiment Artillery
United states Army, under command OF Captain q. p.
Bs,ry and Lieut. Butler
he u tied states mail steamship Empire CITY, Captain
Grimm, arrived II Havana noon Of the sd inst.
There vas little Of interest occurring at havana; The
weather delightful on the island, and yistcrs were
arriving In largo numbers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-30
Kansas Affairs

CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 1855.
We have Kansas dates to the 2lst inst. Judge Cato
had refused writ Of habeas corpus in the case Of Hayes
and the pro slavery were considerably excited In
consequence,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-30

THE New CRY HAII--The last municipal
job-the project for a new City Halls yet in
embryo; but If the municipal councils have their
own way, il will be carried out. The public is
familiar with some of the details of this enormous
scheme. Suffice 1t, then, at present to say that
without adding to the beauty of the city, or even
in any commensurate degree 70 the convenience Of
the public or the city government, an expense
would he incurred which might reach any sum
from five to ten millions. For, be IL well remeui-
bered there have been no regular estimates made
Of the expense Of the building proposed. On the
strength Of hasty loose calculations the total cost
has been set roughly down at five millions Of dol
lars; but II may just rs likely prove eight or ten.
Indeed after the work had once been begun the last
Of these figures would be much the most likely to
he the true one. We should, no doubt. be graft
fed with report from the department in charge,
based on the last report of the Commissioner of
Streets, and stating that the amount voted
namely, five millions-had been expended and
that the building was no higher than the third
story.
This nefarious job, prompted undoubtedly ty
desire on the part OF the expiring Council to do
something TO make Themselves remembered by,
deserves TO meet with an indignant veto from the
Mayor. And we hope that Fernando Wood win
Justify the recent favor shown him by the people
by crushing it in the bud.
This II only another illustration Of the helpless
state in which the city is placed by our present
form Of government. Should this project become
a law, 1t would perhaps be no exaggeration to
say that the various commissioners and con-
tractors who would be concerned In the work
would probably make net profit to themselves
Of several millions Of dollars. But IL If all alike
We have no government at all, 10 fact-nothing
but anarchy. II il an actual fact that there are
on the court docket two hundred indictments
against keepers of gambling houses, and two
housand altogether against persons charged with
various offences; that these indictments have
been on the docket for various periods, ranging
from six months to two years, and that no effo 1
even is being made to bring them to trial. Our
whole condition is expressed in that single
word-anarcby.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-30
Accident on the Erie Raiiroad-Thirty Pas
sengers More or Less injured.


individuals this city in receipt Of private ele.
graphic dispatches announcing serious accident tho
Erie Railroad one report, dated Allegheny, Nov. 20,
addressed TO lady conveys the distressing intelligence
that her husbands arm Is broken, while private
adds that some thirty persons have been wounded.
Why is not publicity given through tho proper chan
nels when such casualties occur, Or does the Eric or
any other railroad companys agents suppose that the
concsament OF such facts from The public will increase
lie sdence in such corporations release their
wants nom responsibility TRAVELLER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-30
Western Navigation,

WeSutrm NWVIButIOhs
oswEGo, Nov. 70, 1855.
At the latest dates vessels clearing from tho
upper lakes for this port. The amount OF wheat now
afoat 100000 bushels, and Of corn 1000 bushels.
The receipts Of wheat from Canada continue good
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-10-01
Signs of the Times,

The indications are daily becoming
clearer that Mr.. Fremont will be elect
ed by triumphant vote. When his
first nomination was made we felt,we con.
fess great doubts Of his success; but as the
campaign fairly opened, and tho trrc
issue before the people became manifest,
we felt confidence that the right must
triumph over tho wrong, however strong
might DE the latter. In addition to the
glorious victories which have been al.
ready achieved in sections Of tho couu.
try, remote from each other, and for
that reason entitled to the CRATER weight
in forming a true judgment of the re-
suit, We have from every quarter the
most cheering assurances that tho same
influences, which have developed tbcmsel-
YES in Name, and in Iowa, are at work
among the great masses Of the entire
north and that each state now fully
charged, is only waiting the touch of the
ballot-box,to give forth botbthe lightning
and the thunder of such political tenn.
pest as this country has not yet wit
messed. "Tho next breeze which comes
from tho north will bring with it" the
crash Of democratic principles, as illus
tratel by the WORTHLESS, who now rule
us, with clear sweep Of tho Augean
Stables, at Washington. After that we
may expect clear political atmosphere
and wholesome and open sky. under
which men may Graw free breath and
fully speak their minds.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-10-01
Amendments of the Constitution,

Amendments of the Constitution
The following abstract embraces the
essential amendments proposed by the
Council OF Censors, and which are to be
considered and acted upon by the Con-
vention ordered to meet OF Montpelier
on the first Wednesday in January, A.
d. 1857.
|. Tho General Assembly to meet
once in two years.
2. The House of Representatives to
consist of $50 members, to be apportion.
ed to the several Counties as follows ::
Addison County 70; Bennington Coun.
ty q Caledonia County II; Cbiuenden
County 10; Essex County a; Franklin
County l9; Grand Isle County4; La.
noble County 6; Orange County Is; Or.
leans County 8; Rutland County Is !;
Washington County IL; Windham Coun.
ty 10; Windsor County II; to be elect
ed by general ticket and the above ap.
portioumsnt to continue until tho Logis-
lature shall make q new one.
g. The Legislature to have power to
divide the Counties into Representative
Districts; each District to consist, as far
as possible, Of an equal number of inhab-
itants and of convenient and contiguous
Territory
A. The term of Office of Governor,
Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer Of the
State, Representatives, Secretary of
State. State Auditor of Accounts, Bank
Commissioner. Judges of Probate, Reg.
listers of Probate, Assistant Judges Of
the County Courts, Sheriffs, High Bal.
lifts, States Attornies, Justices Of the
Peace. two years; of Senators four years,
and Of Judges of the Supreme Cour. six
years.
5. All elections by the General As
sembly, or eithor branch thereof, to be
made by viUa uoce vote. .
6. The Yeas and Nays no; to be taken
in the House of Representatives unless
demanded by ten members
z. The Registers of Probate to be @.
lected by the freemen Of the respective
Probate Districts, and the Secretary of
State, State Auditor of Accounts and
BANK COMMISSIONER, by the freemen OF
the State.
s. The County Courts, on application
of either party, to have power to refer
civil suits, under such regulations as the
General Assembly shall direct.
9. One person in each County to be
elected every ten years member of a
Constitutional ConnciL-which Coun.
oil shall have power to propose amend
ments or additions to the Constitution
and to call a Convention to consider and
decide upon their recommendations ,be
Convention to consist of ninety delegates
apportioned to the respective Counties
according to the population, each Coun
ty being entitled to at least two
10. The Constitution as amended to
take effsc! on the first day Of January,
1853.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-10-01

PosrRMrs OF PRESIDENTIAL CANDI-
DArKs.--We have received from the
Brother Jonathan Office, New York, a
Sheet of Six finely engraved Portraits,
viz; Buchanan and Breckinridge-Fre.
mont aud Dayton--and Fillmore and
Donslson. Send Scent postage stamp
to B. Fl. Day, 4s Breekman street,
New York, and you will get the
whole six of these Portraits free of pos t.
age Cheap enough ?
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-10-01
Home Items.

County FAIR-Again on account Of
the weather are we compelled to say
that our Fair, though very fine one,
did not do full justice to the produc-
tions of the county The sky was cloudy,
dark and threatening, and nothing but
clear grit was expected on the first day,
to pillow its way through the mud and
water to the farmers gala day Not
withstandipg, many stout-hearted fel.
lows and some Of the gentler sex also
mustered to the grounds. a fine dis
play of horses, as usual was SO good as
to cause pleasure oven in the rain We
noticed some capital specimens of colts.
The cattle on thousand hills contrbut-
ed to the splendor Of the show. The
sheep brought from the still pastures 10
a good condition were sufficient to keep
up the fair famo of the county. While
the Chickens-Chittagongs audBautom',
Wild Geese, Turkeys, Peacocks and
Guinea Hens were in fine feather, and
crowed audibly above the storm. Floral
Hail was fitted up handsomely.and many
marks of taste, skill and gentle house
wifery decorated its ample tables. AS
the committees have generally done the
fair thiug.-as will be found in another
column, We forbear to particularize in
respect 70 the above articles, as we'll as
to the products OF the mill, the factory,
the shop, and the dairy which svcry-
where struck tho admiration of the be.
holder.
The second doy struggled into life
through the thick clouds, for which ut
last, it proved itself fully superior, and
spread itself with genial and handsome
sunshine Crowds of delighted people
rushed into town and the doubtful Fair
became decided success We are hard.
ly willing to let the occasion 60 by, with.
out calling attention to some cases of Pc
culiar merit, which came incidentally to
our notice but our position as Secre-
tary, so occupied our time that We we're
unable to make that particular examina-
tion which would ensure us against in.
justice We wish to say generally, that
in our judgment these fairs have done
more to develope the Industrial re-
sources Of our county than almost all
other things combined; and we are glad
to say that the Society is, under its pres
ent management daily acquiring popu-
larity among the farmers of tho county.
We wish it every success-Long may it
wave
- Some Of our people have been &C.
customed to procure wagons at Concord.
and buggies aud other carriages at Brat.
tleboro The late fair shows they can be
obtained nearer home. S. D. Goodrich
Of Ferrisburgb, showed as good work as
we have seen. We we're particularly
pleased with the kind of wagon he ex-
bibited, which is so constructed as to
turn almost a right angle without upset
ting 1t was so good about getting
round sharp corner that we have named
it the " Politicians Wagon"
- Any one looking at the fine display
of vegetables by j. Mckee of Bristol,
last week,would say he was "some pump
kins" in hir line. The tears came to
our eyes, as wo contemplated beauti-
full lot Of onions which we're grouped in
among tho cabbages; ba, as We had no
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-10-01

ESWe call attention to tho adver.
tisemeut of tho New England Female
Medical College in another column.
From the annual Report, it would seem
that this institution was in fourshing
condition, and is approved of very gensr.
ally by the medical profession.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-10-01

A VALUABLE ToNIo-The Oxygena.
ted Bisters have received weighty en-
do rsemsnts, comprising the names Of dis
tinguish ed Merchants and Statesmen, at
testing the superiority Of this medicine
for the cure Of Dyspspsia 10 oil its forms
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-10-01

- Three undred booksellers in at.
tendance upon Leavist & Delisset q trade
sale paid their respects to Col Fremont
at his res idence on Thursday.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-10-01

Sd, Seib Lungdor, New Haven, 3 90
French Merino Bucks, 2 yrs old and
anirna.IS
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-03-08
State of Louisiana-Parish Of BerviHe.
Succession Sale.

DY virtue of an order or decree to ne d.
I'D rected from the Honorable the I'd District
Court of the State of Louisiana, in and for the
parish of Orleans, | will offer at public sale
to the highest and last bidder, on
Monday, Nth day of March,
next, 1856, between II o'clock A land l P
M, the following described property, belong
ing TO the
Succession Of Samuel Whitman, decd,
to wit:
A certain Lot of Ground living and situated
in the parish of lberyiIIe on the left bank Of the
river Mississippi, and on the upper part Of the
plantation Of Randall McGavock, and now on
the outside Of The Levee, and measuring about
one squire arpent, together with all the build
ings thereon being and thereunto belonging.
A quantity Of moveables, consisting in one
Horse, one pair of Wheels, lot Of empty Mos
l>s~es Barrels, Slaves, Cooper's Tools, &C.,
fully described in the inventory from article ,
10 article IS inclusive.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
The Lot OF Ground and Improvements to be
sold on a credit of six months, the purchaser to
furnish his note satisfactorily endorsed, bearing
6 per cent interest from day of sale, and if not
paid at maturity. to bear s per cent interest ill
full and final payment. The moveables paya-
bic cash.
Sale to take place on the lot of ground above
described.
JOS. II. ERWIN. Sheriff.
Parish of 1berviile, Feb. IA, 1856. fel6
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-03-08
SUCCESSION SALE.

Sixth District Court-Parish Of BsrriHc,
State Of Louisiana.
virtue of the laws made and provided in
ID cases of vacant SUGGESTIONS, | will offer at
public sale to the highest andiast bidder, on
SATURDAY, the Sth day of March,
1856, at 10 o'clock A M, the following describe"
property, belonging to the succession of ]. NJ
Geiger, decd, to wit:
1 lot Law Books;
The undivided half Of an Armoir and Bathing
Tub;
/ BedsteadAhd Bedding, Washstand, &c.;
Clothing. &c. &c.
Terms of sale, CASH.
feb23 NJ. A. ESTEvAN, Clerk.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-03-08
SHOEMAKING.

The undersigned begs leave to in
S ~form the citizens of Ibelville that he
has ON hand and for sale the most APP
proved styles of Ladies' Caters, Buskins, Slip
pers; Toilet Slippers; Gents Boots and Shoes;
Children's do, Misses do.-all made to order and
warranted, both as to durability and fit. Shop
next door to Gallagher's Dry Goods Store, on
Main street.
mil JOHN l.. BALCH.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-03-08
NOTICE.

A I'll persons indebted to the succession of the
n late j. NJ. GEIGER, are hereby notified to
come forward and I~iquidate their respective ac-
counts with the undersigned within the lapse of
thirty days, according to law, Persons to whom
said succession is indebted, are likewise requested
to present their claims for adjustment within the
same delay.
feb23 N. A, ESTEVAN, Clerk.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-03-08
State Of Louisiana--Parish Of Iberuille.
Succession Sale.

DY virtue of an order or decree to me di,
y rerted from the Honorable the 6thDisiricD
Court of the State of Louisiana, in and for the
parish of Iberville, bearing date this 9Th instant,
I will offer at public sale to the highest and
last bidder, on. 3.
Tuesday, 11Gh day of March,
1856, at 10 O'Clock, A If, at the Court House
of the parish of Iberville, the following de-
'scribed property belonging TO the
Succession Of Raphael L. Schmidt, decd,
to wit:
/ A certain LOT situated in
the Parish of Iberville, on the right bank of
the Mississippi River in the Village of Bayou
Goula, measuring thirty eight feet three and a
half inches front or the public road, with a
depth on the lower line on a course running
South s94 degrees West of three hundred and
eighty nine feet nine inches; the upper line runs
ming N. SO West, one hundred and eighty feet
in depth to an intended street, thence with THAI
street N. SO West. until it meets a lane, being
the back line, running from the terminatinn of
the lower line N. ST East, one hundred and
fifty four feet FIVE inches. Said lotbeing boun>
ded above by a lot of DR.. A. H. Mears and by
atane running to the river, and below by lots
oEPierre l.. Dufresne and Paul Savage, in the
rear by lot of We. julien Commeaux, togeth-
er with all The buildings improvements and ap>
purtenances thereon being and thereunto be-
longing.
Terms Cash.
JOS. H. ERWIN, Sheriff.
Parish of lberville, Feb. 8, 1856-feb9.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-03-08
Runaway i'm Jail.

5 Was brought to the Jail of this Parish a
runaway negro man who calls his name
N.CHARLES, and says that he belongs to Mr..
John Williams, Louisville, KY. Said Soy is about
Is years Of age, about 5 feet s inches high, speaks
The owner will please come forward. pay ex-
penses and take him away.
NH THRO. BLANCHARD. IaiIor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-03-08
SAMEDI, le s De Mas, 1s56,
in ,gafl,

81 Was brought to the Jail of this parish a
no runaway negro man who calls his name
II HARRISON, and says that he belongs to
~ T. D Harper, of New Orleans; said boyis
~@ about 90 or IS years of age, rather tall,
speaks English only, small scar on left forehead,
a black.
The owner will please come forward, pay char
ges and take him away. b
feb16 THEo. BLANCHARD. Tailor.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-03-08
NEarronn al PrisOm.

% II b 6te amene a la geoleA Plaquemine
paFoisse dIberville, un negre marion qui
sc nomme CHARLES, tdit quill appar-
@tient Mr.. John Williams, de Louisville,
Ky. lie dit negre est age denviron Is ans I'll 5
pieds 5 pouces dd'hauteur, ct mulatre.
mil THEO. BLANCHALD Geolier.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-03-08
marrOrn en- Prison.

81 Ia etc amene d la geole de cette Pa
40 roisse un negre marron, qui ce non1me
n HARRISON, ct dit quill appartient a 4.
a. Harper, de Nile. Orleans. lie dit Negro est
49, age apeu-pres % GU Is ans, ct d'envison
5 pieds 10 GU II pouces lhauteuY.
febl6 THEO. BLANCHARD, Geolier. I
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-03-08

English and American Pie Fruit.
EREsH Fruit in juice, together with fresh Pre-
Z serves and Jellies, just received at
hism RICHARDS