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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-17
The Launch OF the Russian Corvette.

Al half past O'Clock yesterday morning the Russian
steam corvette launched from tho yard OF Vim. II.
Webb, ESQ foot OF Sixth street. East River agrecably 10
previous announcement From four 10 yo thousand per
sons, including many ladies, present 10 witness the
launch, and number Of distinguished Russian officers and
gentlemen were 10 be In the assembage The launch
every thing that could be desired either by build
Of the vessel the Russian officer who superncnded
her construction Captain Alexander Crown She u very
light and buoyant in the water and made favorable i'm.
precision all who her yesterday Her dimensions
follows Length IA feet beam 35 feet depth of hold
~ feet and about 400 burhcn She double decks
and the hull has been built OF the best materials and n
thoroughly fastened with copper bolts in the strongest
she has two oSclltng engines, with cylinders
sixty inches in diameter and eight feet stroke OF piston
and 300 horse Her propeller has three hangcs
made wholly of gun metal and beautiful specimen of
workmanship was IN It's place before she was launched
some other portions Of her machinery. The
vcttc will be finished early next spring. and will sail for
the Aoor river direct where she will probably arrive by
the time navigation Is open in that quarter Capt Crown
who mentioned above having superintended the
OF this vessel has been constantly attendance
since her keel was laid and has inspected every piece Of
timber IN her hull That she will prove of the best
and most substantial vessels anoat we have doubt
After the launch number OF invited guests repaired IN
room IN which abundance Of good things for the inner
bad been prepared for them and 10 which they did
ample justice. table was also spread IN Mr. Webb's
large moulding room, al which the workmen employed In
his yard enjoyed themscives during which cheers were
given for the emperor Of Russia and hm government -
for "taptan Crown and for "Mr webb.v While respond
ing 70 some remarks which were made Mr. Webb inform
ed them that be had been requested by Capt Crown 10
state that on their next pay day Of money would be
presented on the part CT the Russian government 10 each
mechanic who had worked on the ship which han Just
been launched. This announcement received with
adjourned ~ attend 10 their various vacations, highly
pleased with their mornings lsbors
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-17

RICHARDSON, SPENCE AND CO.'S CIRCULAR
IIvERPooI, Nov. 3, 1857.
Since Friday there has been rather tone in the
grain trade and at Mark lane yesterday drmer market
reported
To-day had better attendance Of buyers than for
some time past, mllers from distance having been ut
tracted by the late largo arrivals The bulk samples
offering, however, were few, and, with fair inquiry
q moderate business done in Ane qualities Of
wheat. Best descriptions OF red brought generally
advance Of ID per bushel White soid at Irregular
rates, 7s lid. q es 3D. being taken for prime quality.
Inferior kinds, both white and red unssleabe, al
though offered at very low prices. Flour slow Of
sale, without change In value. Indian in limited
quest at reduction Of 3D. per quarter We quote wheat
red 6s. I'd. rs. 3d.; white, IT, Sd. 6s Sd per 10
lbs. Four-Phladephia and Baltimore, 29s 30s extra
Ohio, 3Qs. ais 3D. Western, 27s. 2ss per bb Indian
cornmixed and yellow, 3os Cd. 1915. white 4Os Ais
per 4s0 lbs.
BKxy continues slow OF sale Dealers still purchasing
only they require, and obtaining occasional advan
tage in price.
PORK very dull and sominal.
BAooS.-0ny few retail sales making Of best
qualities at late prices.
LARp-Quitc negeced6ss Is the nominal quotation for
good.
RoeIs has reccded 10 a. 3D. in store at which 500
bbs common have been sold
BARk.-No transactions to report los 3D. was last
price paid for Philadelphia and U.s. Cd for Baltimore.
CorroS.-The market Is dull and depressed and prices
have reased 10 the lowest rates Of last week the sales
to-day being only 500 bales, all 10 tho trade. In Man
chester there Is very little business doing. Mddlng,
Orleans, Sad; Mobile, SD. Uplands, SID per h.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-17
IMPORTANT FROM CARSON VALLEY.
MORMON AND INDIAN ALLIANCE.
News from Oregon, Puget's Sound, Carson Valley,
Sonora, the Sandwich islands China, ia
pan, New Granada and Nicaragua.
Reported Massacre Of Americans and
English at Ningpo.
MARRIAGES. BIRTHS AND DEATHS

The United States mail steamships st. Louis VIM. H. Hud-
son commander arrived at carly hour yesterday
ing She left Aspinwa Nov H. at 945 p NJ, and arrived
at Havana at $50 A. NJ the 9Th left Havana at A. NJ
the 10TH and arrived at Quarantine 7 O'Clock A. NJ
on the 10th. Experienced heavy weather the passage
from Havana to New York.
The st. Louis brings the California mails of October 2O
81 l76 0s6 treasure freight, and 643 passengers
Nov IA, at I'm of Hatteras passsd propeller Western
port bound south.
Nov. g. f. b. Walker aged thirty five, of Cotton Valley,
Macon county, Aa died of consumption and buried
sea.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company steamship Sonora,
r. l.. Whiting commander, left San Francisco Oct DO at
930 A. NJ and arrived at Panama Nov 2, at r. N. She
brought 727 passengers and 81 ,6s7 o4l in
freight.
Oct 23, A. p Sterling, steerage passenger, for New
Orleans sprang overheard from the Sonora and was
drowned.s
Among the passengers by the st. Louis Commander
Merwine, late of the United frgao
portion of his officers and 133 discharged and
marines.
Left at Aspnwall United States frgate Wabash all well.
The following is the specie list of the ST. Iouis:-
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Gu correspondent In Liverpool sends the following rc.
port the movements of the London money market after
Sbe dparture Of the Arabia
Oniaturday the 3lst umo the absorption S conaols
ny public steadily continued, and the closing price for
che dy was o04. A very active demand for money
cxhhed and per cent was freely offered for loans
stock without success Gold was Withdrawn from the
bankn considerable sums
IN range of consols during ihe month OF October was
- mrh as per cent
Nodsy, Nov. 2 being the day for the half yearly pa
asncet the Bank OF England kept as holiday at te
6ocA Exchange Consos, however, were nomnaly
qnot1 at sen co. the hcavncss being attributed to the
vnsasfactory nature q the from America by the
Nswa. In the discount market the demand was rather
les ressng and In cases choice bills ncgotiat
cd an fraction below the bank minimum rate.
Tn shipment OF specie (sver) 10 the East by thoseam
er the 4th inst. was asceYtaincd 10 be fq56,sfe.
he failure OF Winterhon, Piper Co. of Hamburg, is
anpunced, with liabilities estimated at 500 600 marks
baRO.
a Tuesday, the 81 inst, the market for consols was
bef,y and the closing quotations were sqN a sq& for
mory and account The discount market was unchanged,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-17

TO DEAL through its representatives with any exgency
that may afterwards happen.
meeting held this afternoon of creditors Of Mr. A.
Hill, shipping agent and commission merchant, whose
suspension followed upon announcement of the failure
of Messrs Ross, Mitchell Co., with which firm he had
had some rather large accommodation transactions A
statement OF affairs, prepared by Mr. Chatters, the
accountant was submitted from which il appeared that
the total liabilities expected to be proved against the
estate are f6l 26S Of which f50477 account Of
commodation bills The assets estimated at cit f30
proposal made the part of the insovent that
composition be accepted Of 5s 3D. the pound payable
in three instruments, extending year to be
ceeded by further dividend of 2s 3D. the trade cred
tors only, secured by assignment of claims OF the
estate upon the drawers Of the irregular paper After
short discussion resolution passed accepting the
terms, subject to confirmation by all the creditors within
one menth.
AT Hamburg the rate Of discount remains at So per
cent The of the advance was the
Of f60, 600 in silver on London account.
AMERICAN RAILWAYS.
Prom the london star, lCity Articlel Nov Al
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-17
Indian Relief Fund I'm the United States.
HKR MsJrsry'e LOCATION, \

WASHINGTON, NOV. ~, 1891 \
SiR-f have received letter from the lord Mayor of
Inndon invoking assistance In obtaining contributions
10 the fund which being formed for tho relief Of those
who have suffered by the connections in India As the
best of scconding his ordship in his charitable
exertons, think would be desirable 10 open subscrp
ton ss at her Majesys ConsuaAes should this sgges
ton meet with your approval you will make known your
design to the British residents In your vicinity you will
invite them TO place their Donations your hands and
YOU VIII remit the amount a money deposited With you,
when may seem expcdient to the Bank of England, TO
the credit ~ the Indian Meeting Relief Fund" beg 10
forward YOU herewith the of ESQ my contribution
20 The object in view have the honor 10 be- sir, your
most obedient, faithful servant, NAPIER.
To FpwsRD MORTIMER ApcHBaLD ESQ, Her Britannia
Majesty's Consul, New York
RELrEY oF SUFFERERS nv THE INDIAN MurrSy.
HkR BHIrANSIc MAJESTY CoysuLArx,l
NEW YoRx, Nov 16, 1857. /
TO rW RESIDENTS IN NEW YORK VICINITY
The disastrous events which have occurred In Inda
within the present year the horrd atrocities Of the most
sangunary revolt In the annals OF history, already
you But the extent and severity q the priva
on and suffering of the bereaved survivors not par
haps fully understood movement for their relief
which originated In London, has been seconded with great
real and berality throughout the kingdom Several Of
the British residents In this city have already expressed
raised for that purpose In order therefore 10 afford h.
them and oil others who sympathise with the fallen and
the bereayed an opportunity Of contributing and in com
plance with The suggestion Of his Exccency the lord
Napier her Majesty's Minister at Washington contained
N the above letter which the undersigned takes leave
make public lst has been opened AZ the Consulate,
where subscriptions will be received and forwarded AMI
where details Of Information on the subect can be Oh
tahcd J.. u. ARCHIBALD IT, D. NJ Consul
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-17
Cl'sing pricesl Btasi,scss
Tuesday. | dsns.

Illinois Central 8 per cent, 1876. .l76a 78
DO. Der cent, 1876. .....I75a II |,
Do. do. Free Land, 1860. .I75 S5
Do. 500 shares $40 paid. IL Sa dig. IL
Mich. Cen. 8 per cent con, 1850. .i75 80
New York Central, per ct. (sink-
ing fund.-, 1885,. I76a a SO
DO. per cent con. 1884. 1875 a 90
N. Y. and Erie, p. c. BIDS. on le62l
Do. do. Sd mt'ge, 1SS3i63 65
Do. (snking fund.-, do. 1876. .I45a a IS
DO. per cent 1893
Ohio and Penn. per cent income
bonds, con-, 1872.
Pennsylvania Central bonds, lst
mortgage, con. ! 8 per cent =. IS n S5
Do. I'd mort, 9 per cent (stg.) lS6 a 81
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-17
ADDITIONAL FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON.
>>ooooo~o~O>o~~co~oNo~
THE LONDON MONEY MARKET.
The Attempted Launch Of the Great
Eastern.
TINE MISSION OF SIR WILLIAM GORE ouSElEy,
a &C, &C., &c.

me screw steamship CITY Of Washington, which left
liverpool the 4h nst arrived here yesterday
nsrning.
Her advces had been partially anticipated by the news
autographed from S. Johns ~ f., after the Ariel passed
cape Race. We have full files, however, by the City Of
Washington.
me following the specie list Of the steamship City of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-17

,iTo,VSo
We are indebted TO Mr.. f. A. Mitchell purscr OF the st.
Louis for favors and TO the express companies Of Wes
Fargo Co. and Freeman Co. for files of California pa
pers.
Joseph II Lewis, native of New York, aged ~, died
in the san Francisco Hospital the 10th inst from tho
blow on the head with a bludgeon
Two strong shocks Of earthq uake were felt in San
Francisco on the night Of the 10th October.
Joseph Logan died at Springfield, In Tuoumne county
Logan member OF the Late Captain Shannons com
pany, !, Of Colonel stevensons regiment went 70
Calorna in 1s47 The soldiers Of this pioneer band arc
rapidly falling before the stroke Of tho grim scrgcan
Death.
Hook Farm, the residence Of General John A. Suffer-
has been redeemed the pioneer says that he now
sits under his vine and hg tree
Hon. 7. II. Burnett has been appointed as Supreme
Court Justice vice Murray deceased. Stephen j. Field,
Justice elect has been appointed In place OF Burnett
" Moore who was under sentence Of death for tho
crime OF murder, committed suicide the nevada jail by
taking strychnine the night previous the day ON
which he was TO be executed. His wife, few days after
ward took poison and would have destroyed herself had
not prompt remedies been administered.
Samuel y, Loaman native OF Dayton, Ohio, aged 2l
years committed suicide Sunday morning. October H.
by jumping into the Bay from the foot Of stockton street
Deceased went to California two years ago. tho United
States frgate Independence He deserted and has pur-
sued the calling OF actor. Iaterly he has been OF
very Incorporate habits and hfs suicide Is supposed 70
have been committed while sborng under mania potu.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-17

me English mail steamer Ia Plata arrived at South
Anpton the 3oth ut with the Pacific, Mexican and
West Indian mails. She had on freight
specie and bullion on merchants account from
TampicO and Vera Cruz. S34Ooo7
Ditto the sthmus, from the Pacific ports 259010
D4NO from CaHOTnla Ioloos
Ditto from Carthagena ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 11S340
Ditto from other parts of the West Indies 1888
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-17

AS reported by tho Ariel the launch OF the mammoth
steamship heretofore known the Great Eastern bat
formally christencd Leviathan, commenced at noon
on the Sd instant,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-17

in all sorts Of securities This adverse movement ap-
pears 10 have been caused by the arrival Of the Euroa
which len Liverpool the 10th Of october with tho
Of the first advance in the Bank of England rate OF dis
count which occurred the sth, and from 10
per The further advance 70 per cent would be
announced by the next packetsthe Baltic and the Per
sia but they took out f3l3 600 In gold will probably
be found they have assisted to restore confidence The
disappointment with regard 10 the rapdity c the anci
pated rebound 10 have arisen from the conduct Of
the banks who reeortng TO suspension have withheld
one OF the chief benefits looked for from H. namely par
ta restoration Of the note circulation which, IN their
efforts to themselves, they had contracted TO an
amount far below the requirements of the country Tor
ne internal trade Hence the only advantage at present
felt from the arrangement entered ntn by all the
banks throughout the state 10 receive each other notes
par subject the regulations OF the Clearing House
This however, immense gain, since u would en-
able produce 10 be sent and remance 70 be made from
point 10 point The fear which has restrained the banks
from granting increased accommodation seems 70 have
been from the absence az any positive power on the part
d the Governor or Legislature Of the state TO legass
their continued suspension. The people OF New YORK,
when they agreed 10 the amended constitution OF 1876,
wanted confidence apparently In their own financial 50
briefly and tied themselves down by clause which now,
M time cf emergency, deprives them OF ndepeddent
action This clause that the Legislature should not
sanction, either directly indirectly under any crcum
s.nwsro,s s's suspensom ,, specie payments more
country that permits a paper currency TO exist, and
deprives itself OF the power Of making legal tender
whenever extraordinary circumstances may seem 10 call
for such measure, must always be in a condition SC
peril During the French revolution OF 1s4s II was the
exercise OF this power by the that avered
financial convulsion and in OF panic must ever
constitute the sole safeguard Of the community Unless
banks supposed 10 lock up all their ousomers' cash
and never make the slightest Of H they be ex
emrt from the consequences OF popular mania, and
bank that continues paying after has become clear that
indiscrimnate Is established actually gives pre-
ference TO the very persons whose insanity creating the
evil II the state of New York wishes 10 establish
sound paper circulation may hope 20 u adopt SIR
Robert Pces act as n model rcserving to itself as has
been The case IN England the right Of free community
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-12-25
CHANCERY SALE
OF Valuable Negroes.


7, A IIannum, GuNrdian FIX Pare.
Ia pursuance Of an order made in this cause,
a. Ia October term, 1857, Of the Chsncery court
al lurksyile, will sell, TO the highest bidder
al tho court house, in Clarksville, on Monday,
the day Of january next, the negr, IS men.
toned ia ,ha petition, viz: Jo, Ned, A len and
Harriet Belonging TO AeX't G. Dck-Anthony,
Wesley, Nelson and CLANCY ana ehiIlren belong.
ing to W 5. Dick. The negroes are verv likely.
No ironworks aud farm hands-Keeper, Collier,
Teams.rFs apR very good blacksmith
yE8Ns,- lhe half on the first April ncx1, one
half ON the lst October ntNt, notes With two good
securities required from parch asers eud no deliv-
cry of property until terms are complied with.
Il. ]. MuNFORD, r, & NJ,
Dec, a, '57-4w-pr fec 81
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-12-25
HOWARD. ASSOCIATION, PHtL,A

Important Announcement
To all persons afflicted with Sexual Diseases,
such as Spermatcrrhoea, Seminal Weakness, Inn
potence, 0onorrhea, elect, Syphilis, the siSe OF
Onanism, or Self-abuse, &c.
The Howard ssociation, IN view Of the awfa
destruction ofhuman HE, caused by sexual dis
eases, and the receptions practice upon the UNI
fortunate victims Of such diseases by Quacks,
have directed their Consulting Surgeon, as char
table act worthy Of their name, TO give medical
dvice gratis to all persons thus afflicted who APP
ply by letter, with description OF their condition.
(age occupation, habits of life, &c.) and in case
of extreme suffering and poverty and suffering, TO
furnish medicines free OF charge.
Tho Toward association is benevolent Institu-
ton, established by special endowment for the re-
lief of the sick and distressed, afflicted with "Vir-
ulent aud Epidemic Diseases, II has now a. sur
plus of means, which the Directors have voted to
expend in advertising the above notice. 1t is need
highest medical skill of the age, aud will furnish
the most approved modern treatment. &
Just published by the Association, report on
Spermatorrho "a, or Seminal Weakness, the vice OF
0nanism, Masturbatioa, or Self abuse, and other
diseases of the sexual rgons, by the consulting
Surgeon, which will be sent by mail in a sealed
envelope, free Of charge ,'on the receipt Of two
stamps for postage. s .,t
Address DR.. GEO. CALHOUN, Consulting
Surgeon, Howard Association, No.2 South Ninth
Street, Philadelphia, Pa. BY order Of the Direct
ors. EZRA ID. HEARTWELL, Pres.
GEO. FAlRCHILD, Sec,
Feb 90. '57.Iy. -
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-12-25
LAND FOR SALE!

BY order of the County Court of Montgomery
County, Tennessee, shall on SATURDAY. the 9th
day of January net, 1858, at Fredona. 9th Civil
District Of said County, sell to the highest bidder,
on Credit of one and two years, with Interest
from date of sale Except $T5 cash) 4O7 Acres of
Land. desraby situited. consisting of three sep
rate tracts two of VIII ch are l65 acres, Ahe other
ll3 acres, lie joining each other making R7s ncres,
100 or more Of which is cleared with god cOmfor-
rable Dwelling, and out hou es the dher tract
l2O acres mostly timbered land lies convenient for
timber each tract can be sold sepratelyh desired.
sold fora division among the Legateef Of Willie
Hogan deed being IN, place on which bald Willie
Hogan formerly lived embracing the Oh Wheless
tract ofLand. -
Bond with approved security, viii Ie required
OF the purchaser, and lien retained ION the land
until the purchase money is paid.
-F WILLIAM HOGERS.
Dec IL '57-4w. Commissioner.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-12-25
ApprOxinnntion Prizes
5,4OT Pes amounting to...-.....,. .S32O,O
whole Tickets $IO-HaIves So
QUARTERS 9 so.
Plan of the Lottery.

The Numbers from I to sc. 900, corresponding
with those Numbers on the Tickets printed on
separate slips of paper, encircled with small tin
tubes and placed in one Wheel. -
The FIRST 36S Prizes, similarly printed and en-
slrcled, are placed in another Wheel,
The wheels are then revolved and number is
drawn from the Wheel Of Numbers, and at the same
time prize drawn from the other wheel. The No.
and prize drawn out opened and exhibited to
the audience, and registered by the Commissioners;
the Prize being placed against the Number drawn.
This operation is repeated until all the prizes are
drawA out.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-12-25
Watson's Ten Dollar Sewing Machine
A Warning to the Public !

A Warning to the Pubtici r
This machine, as stated below is counterfeit,
and all persons are hereby cautioned against sell
ling, buying, OF using them. whenever and
wherever they are found the law viii be strictly
enforced All parties using these machines, as
well as those who yend them, make themselves
liable for damages r
About the Goth day of August, 1856. I was
employed by Messrs. Watson, Wooster d Go
composed of VIM. G. Watson, Morris knight, and
Geo. II. Wooster, to manufacture Sewing Ma
chimes, which were known as the "Watson Ten
Dollar Sewing Michne." That thereafter re-
ceiyed a notice from the counsel of o. b. Potter
and N. Wheeler; ment Toned in the annexed copy
of Injunction, informing me that these Machines
were an infringement upon Letters Patent which
they owned, and that suits would be Instituted
against me, unless should otherwise settle with
them. This notice handed to Mr.. Wooster, one
of my employers.
| then made investigations to ascertain the
facts and found that said Machine, as believed
was an infringement Of said Patent, and l in
formed said Watson that such was my opinion.
subsequently, suit was commenced against
me by said Potter and Wheeler, and Immediately
thereafter | so informed Mr. Watson, and reques
ted him to take charge of the defence OF the
SO me, and he refused to do so, and then told him
that would have nothing more TO do with it, AND
then ased to make the Machines; and the in
junction. a copy of which is hereto annexed, was
issued and served upon me. JOEL CHASE
Dated New York, Feb. llth, 1851
In presence of Miles B. Andrus.
l do hereby certify that the above statement
subscribed by me, is correct and true.
JOEL CHASE.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE U. STATES,
SECOND CIRCUIT FOR THE SOUTHERN DIS
TRICT OF NEW YORK.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1857-12-25
Who will Pay us.

Having sold out our stock Of Hardware TO Mes
Is. Beaumont q Barnes, our copa fnershp has
been dissolved, and we now wish tocose up oui
business at short notice. To our fiends, whom
we have endeavored TO serve faithfully, we now
appeal, TO come forward and settle With us We
have takena room over the Confectoiary Of G. A,
Lyon & Co., where one II as may always be
iounh. We respectfully 71Iicit for Messrs. Beau
mont q Barnes continuance Of the patronage
20 literally extended TO us.
NORTHINGToN & VAUGHAN.
. Nov 90, '57-6W