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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30
NEW.Y0RK BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

This venerable body held ts sixty-seveuth Anniyer-
sarv last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
Grtenport Long Hand. The Rev. T. Grene of Port
Jeryis preached the Introductory sermon, and the
Rev. J. ". Holman of New-York the missionary
sermon The Rev. MeSsrs. Orrin Dodge, j. w Bal
lard and Thos. Armitage, ID. d.. addressed the
Assembly on behalf of the Missionary Union. the Pub
Gcation SUcety and the American Bible Union. The
interests Of the State Convention were represented by
brethren White Of Staten Island and Dodge of New
York.
Tie officers Of the Association were: The Rev. Il.
Greren Noderator. the Rev George IL. Hansell,
oak the Rev j. II. Castle, Assf. Cirrk Sylves-
ter Pier CorresDondiHg Secrcfary; Isaac I. Smith,
Tnaal1cr: Samuel T. lIllman, asst. Treasurer.
The retains from the thirty--x churches connected
with the Association, show an aggregate membership
Of about 600 persons. Two new churches were
received into the fellowship OF the body, viz: East
BIO, kim. the Rev. ). Remington, pastor; and the
North CuIch, New-lork. the Rev. John z. Adams,
pastor. .,
Ar,r the termination Of the services and while del
rgates were returning homeward it was arranged 70
hold voluntary conference OF the members OF the
Association for religions Improvement, on Monday
evening. june < in the North Church IN this city.
The call for the meeting was signed by most OF the
delegates IN attendance.
Grecnuort is n charming village al the tip end of
Long Island the eastern terminus o the Long Island
Railroad Its growth Is Lot 40 rapid as one "ohd
exrect it 10 be from the beauty Of It's situation, ana
nnua adv antaCS Of it, position. The hospitality OF
IL iuLabi ats was marked and resolution of thanks
passed by the delegates showed then u, appreciation
Il the GOOD things Of this life as we'll of the life to
conr.
4 Sunday School Convention was organized in con-
ncction with the Association, by the adoption oi a
Constitution and the election Of the following officers
PyesiG,af- CH,s. T. GOODWIN, New YORK
Vice IyesGent-Janes ". Flmn, Brooklyn.
S,Uefarv-Joseph Bpwuer
Tyodarer-B G. S.,ic,k, Brooklyn.
rhniag Committee W s,masI r. J. H MhlsSL
Tie object of the Convention Is the promotion OF
the Sunday School interest within the bounds OF the
Assccstion b. the circulation of such books a. teach
obedience 10 all the commands ot God, and by ire
auent visitation and conference among the members
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30

Nes-York to procure witnesses whose attendance Is
deemed essential. Up to O'Clock last night Mr..
Clark had not returned. but was hourly expected.
Browns fears the. his wife had met with foul play
first excited by reading in the papers desc1p-
ton Of woman found murdered near Ne~burgh.
He had written to her three times without obtaining
any answer. He went on to New-York, and inquired
fer the letters but da not obtain them.
Our reporter had an interview with Brown and found
him man Of uncommon intelligence for one Of his
race He is about feet in hight well built, and has
pleasant aud affable address. He Is Frenohman by
birth being native of Marseles, and speaks tie
French language fuently He resided IL England for
some time, and for three years was in the French
Army. He seems at one time to have been resident
Of New-iork, but for some years past has lived
in Boston, where he was at one time II
the clothing business, aud afterward kept an eating
house at the corner Of Portland and Sudbury streets.
For the last two or three months he has lived in
Lowell where he had school for teaching spsrrng snd
fencing. The Coroner ascertained in Boston that he
had once been man Of considerable wealth, aud for
lorg time had clothing store in that city. lie is
allowed his liberty in Newburgh, and seems to have
no disposition to avoid the investigation.
The CoroneTs Jury are expected to proceed with
the nNesusatlon al o CLOCK lhlS HstuIu"! H"In'1'
The Nariurgh News, in speaking of Brown and his
white wife says:
If h. is correct in his conclusion. and he Is very
positive the fact Of apparent white woman being
married 70 negro under the circumstances does not
initiate against his convictions. The French Cana
dians have lot the prejudice against color as
prevails with Us and it has been often remarked that
The body indicated Infusion of African blood Her
hair bore marked indications of r % the races.
And there are other strong probabite, as to the cor
rectne,s Of his conclusions. which very likely Will
come out in the course Of the inquest
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE PRESBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH.
Crv,,vr 49,, Er;dov Nav 1877
SEVENTH DAY-APTRRNOOS SESSION.

SEVENTH DAl-APTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. Painter of Tennessee offered q substitute for
the report of the Committee on Slavery, rs follows
Reored That the Constitutional Presbyterian Church will
without being subject to annual epoo and edmontons from
the General Assembly.
Mr.. Painter said we wish to know what the Assem-
bly, are going TO do, embarrassed by continual ad-
monOn from the North. Ii it is the intention of the
North to say, Will have nothing 70 do with you 1t
was best to adopt this resolution at once.
The subject was then postponed indefinitely.
Approval of the Synodical records of Mississippi
was also postponed
The report of the Central American Educational
Society read.
The consideration of the report Of the Committee
on Education was concluded and the report adopted.
The Standing Committee Education reported its
approval Of the Ashmun Institute.
Mr.. Garter Of Ohio presented another substitute for
the report of the Committee on Slavery calling upon
the Pesbyery of Lexington to rectify its position
tanning shareholders.
EIGHTH DAY-MORSING SESSION.
The Committee Church Poty reported in favor
of keeping up correspondence with the Reformed
Churches
Mr.. Carriers substitute for the report Of the Com
mittee Oh Slavery taken up, which called out
Mr.. Cleand, of Kentucky, who read document,
giving IA the position Of the Church South the belief
that American Slavery is an appointment of God on
the same footing with the family relation.
Mr. Scaret of st. Louis, said that he and his asso-
cates mot in that paper belonged TO the Northern side
Of the question.
Pending a motion to adopt the substitute, the As
sembv adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30
HOW THE EXCISE LAW WORKS.

The Herkimer County Commissioners have n1ed
the prices Of licenses at $50 and $40.
The Orleans County Board have granted thrty-slN
icenses at the uniform charge of $50 each. Twenty
our are Ia hotels and twelve to stores The fund
realized amounts to 81 ,OsO
The Cortland County Board have decided to grant
10 tavern licenses They have granted but five store
bcenses which do not allow the liquor 10 be drank on
the premises and of these there Is but one IN cach
town, SO that the operation of the law in Cortland
County will be nearly equivalent to prohibition
In Enira the hotels pay from 900 to $50 Tor a
license. Five only have been granted.
In Owcgo the number has been limited TO the iour
principal hotels and two drug stores.
In Schuyler county the Commissioners disagreed
70 the pia, Of meeting which led to the resgna-
ion of he whole Board. In the mean time there be-
ngn license granted in the county, no liquor can be
legally sold. Virtually prohbitory law Is in force III
Hhuyler whether il il constitutional or not.
The Ontario County Commissioners hNed fhe rates
$50 10 500 tor tavcn', and $50 10 $40 for stores
They received 81 800, which goes into the County
heGsuTy.
The Madison county Board granted about dozen
tavern licenses hut would give none 20 groceries eN.
opt to sell for medical aud mechanical plrposes.
there but one application ior license in the VII
age Of Cazcnovia. Albany journal.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30

THEArRcALsI HLTAx.-Mr. Sothern, of Wal
lacks, opens his own Tbeaer in Halifax about the
I'D of June The building is entirely new, has cost
about $4,000 and is elegantly fitted up the stage il
finely stocked with all the requisite scenery furniture
and other extrinsic aids which assist to make up the
attractyeness of theatrical representions. As Nj.
Sothern's company is composed chiefly of New-fork
artistes, the Halifa1ans viii have an opportunity of
seeing some frst-rate acting Mr.. SoheIn Is favor
ably known to the theaer goers of this city as ca
pable aud careful actor. As manager his career is
vet before him. and he has the best wishes of host of
friends for his perfect success.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30

KILLED CITr CAE.-Coroner Gamble held an
inquest Yesterday at the Sixth Ward Station-flouse
upon the body of the killed the night before by
being run over by Second.avenue car in Oliver
street From the testimony il appears that his name
was Valentine Fielder, German Catholic priest for
mcIly residing at Greensburg Pa but during tn" past
two weeks he had taken charge of German Catholic
Church in Newark. The jury rendered verdict that
deceased came to bis death by injuries accidentally re-
ceived by Secopd.Ayenuc Railroad car No. ~, in
Oliver street.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30
From HAVANA.

The steamship Quaker City, from Havana May p
arrived here yesterday.
1t was rumored at Havana that Santa Anna was
expected to arrive there in few days, on his way to
Mexico, under Spanish protection.
The British man-ofwar brig Arab, Pean, Comman-
der. sailed from Havana on the 18th.
The Emitted States schooner Narina, surveyinSb
Breeze, commander, left for Key West ON the 2ith.
The Sugar market remons ut high rateS-as ADVISED
SSock-230 900 boxes at Havana, 9O,WOat Matanzas.
Exchanges remain at prior dates Freigh's not
improving. Havana continues very healthy
The steamer Empire City, Griffin, from New-lork,
arrived at Havana on the oath.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30

FAru RAILROAD AcciDENT.-A laborer whose
lame YVES not Gscertancd, run over and instantly
killed bv one of the Norwalk special trains at an
early hour Yesterday morning near the junction of the
Harlem and New-Hsven Railroads about mile north
Of WilHamsbridcc. The deceased was walking on
the track and in getting out Of the way of an nP tram
Of The Harlem railroad, stepped over to the down
track without observing the approaching train on the
Ncw-Haven road, and the engineers both gave ne
alarm in time for him 70 avoid the casually, AMI
checked the steam, hut without effect
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30

The BAPTIST ASSYERsARIEs were brought to
close on Saturday, after prolonged continuance OF
two weeks. In the controversy between the Home
Office and the Missionaries in India, which has been
the cause OF 70 much acrimonious feeling and debate,
tie Home Office trumphed, and DIR. Peck, the object
vi complaint by The missionaries and their fnends,
was reelected Foreign Secretary. II thought, on
Friday, that the minority would secede and form q
new association unless Or. Peek would resign. But
with morning, cool reflection came, and the ami
vcrsaries closed with promising effort at reconcilm.
ion through forgetfulnes Of the pat, and mutual
striving 10 do right in the future. The usefulness Of
the Missionary operations Of the denoniinaton-their
very life indeed-depends upon the continued ana
hearty success Of this effort. The expenditures OF the
"A considerable debt hancs over then-enc relief
can alone come through restored union and harmony
throughout the denomination. Boston Traveller.
OK THEIR WSDrSG WAY-We learn that a num-
Der Of escaped slaves bow many we de- not know)
arrived in this place Sunday night last from Wash
ington county Nd, in buggy and carriage, which,
together with the horses found in the yard o the
hotel If Mr. j. Bland, Monday morning. IL APP
pears they succeeded 10 getting the o'clock tam
81 cars. and are now on thcr winding way TO tue
lonG Of freedom, somewhere IN Queen victoria 10
nInOns. Chdmbcrsbufg .ia'I h'Po'"'
Runaway NIGEors.-On Saturday night las,
regular stampede took place anoDg me negroes ~ 'o
ncighborhood. We learn that two neg,o,y, oey"s.'s
to Mr.. VIM. HeyseT. town, one ca ~. ~, ~" f :.
Rsnchs and one OF Mr. John Boom : W o"n, onp !.
- .,,uo.ed "A number of Others Of wboin we nave not
-, I'll 1911 6oy the land where negroes have the
.;,;laoo of Lee,in, themselves. They TOOK with
u - or,a hela,ging 10 DIR. 4. Weis and one OF
NJ " X Tic, together with a carriage Of Mr.. +.
T possv and Mr. joe. Y. Mong's buggy. They were
pursued, however, and arrested at Chamoersouis.
Pa, on Monday inSge's'VNs s'1"''N''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30

THE Mission TO CmSA.-Ihe Washington Fa'on
contains the following notice of Mr. Reeds appoint
mGt:
William H. Reed, Of Pennsylvania, to be Envoy Elk
aoidinory a"d Minister ri,nipOtentary OF the United
400 OF America to China. The appointment Of MI.
80 ~ Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pienipo-
Sntay 90 China although officially communicated to
an only Yesterday, VIII rot take the country b. sur
lhse NJ Reed arrived in this city Wednesday
enlng last, and viii leave in the course of few days
~ Norfolk wh9re tie new steam-Aigata Minnesota
Nhis future ,aDOrs.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30
NEu:JERSEY EPTcoPAL CONTENTION

The Episcopal Convention adjourned at Burlington
on TLur,dny. During the proceedings debate oc-
cured respecting the right OF the Church 10 say, IN
Convention now d man shall dispose OF his charities.
By the regulations laid down by the canonca law, Il
II now eniomed upon every parish to max a cohec.
ton, once a quarter, for missions, which IL expended
under the Bishop, Finally the canon on the 5ubjec.
was altered So a 20 real a. follows; IT "a recon-
"mended that there he a collection made IN every
"cLurch, once quarter, for missions, &c.
A change was made in the respecting the
Bishops salary-requiring each parish to be assessed
10 per cent on the amount paid to the rector.
The Episcopal Fund has reached the amount of
slOJl5. Church offerings for the year 1913.
The case of the late Rev. Mr.. Douglass of jersey
City WAS discussed. II has been stated that this cle
g,man died Of starvation; that be performed all the
mental duties of the church, and that his family had
b, en- in state of suffering previous to his DEATH
Me,srs Chambers and Van Rensselaer, presented ev-
dence that he received $3.50 year took upon him
self the dsties e sexton for so additional had $3.50
On deposit in the Hudson County Bauk and paid so
a year for periodicals. The matter was referred to q
committee of three.
The majority and minority reports Of the Committee
on Parochial Schools accepted, but after some
discussion the motion Of acceptance recOnsdered
ard the subject referred back to the Committee
which war enlarged by the edition Of the Rev. Dr.
MHhan and Chancellor Williamson.
shortly after 3 o o'clock the Convention adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30

FgGiTlvrs FROM JUSTICE AERESrED.-lwo young
men bv the names Of Thomas smith and Thomas
Mcclure, were arrested in this city ON Thnrsday n-h''
hy ofliccr- of the Seventeenth Ward rs fHsVcs from
Philadelphia, whore they are charged with committing
robbery to the amount OF sl'''. one OF the FA'H-
delpha officers on last evening Tor the purpose
Of Ia Ag them back 20 the Quaher City for i'al' me
accused having consented TO accompany the ofIc'r
without waiting for requison from the Governor OF
PENNSYLVANIA.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30

PrrJrnY.-A young man named Philip l1rderbeek
wa arrested Yesterday by officer Campbell Of the
Second District Police Court on charge OF peq"ry
IN leyin, sworn falsely in action on t'7al before
Jpsice Sosson. Of the Superior Court on the 9TH oil
Nav. in which James Springfield was pa'nih ana
Robert NJ. Iowher. James {. Buckingham "m' H.
Nossh and t. W. Ferguson were defendants. Inc
accused was held To bail in the sum of 900 to answer
for the oflen~e.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30

FRoM TURKS I>LAND.-By the British bark Pearl
sehsye Iurk l.land paper, to May l6 Rain had
A-en but did not do so much damage as was anlici-
s0ed Several corgocs Of salt had since been gathered
"Iurk s Island and the ncighborng Islands, and the
pans were asa', uak.l.. The stock throughout the
"ehy was alb Dr.; 30 coo bushels. Price 40 cents.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30

BAD ACQUISITION rucsday son Of William Law
~ Orange Cou't y, aged : years. kicked on the
'ehead by Of his fathers horses fracturing his
AOA and driving some Of the bones inches into the
Sa. He WAS brought home insensible, when Dr.
A. q. Freeman was called 10 attend him. The Doc
w removed II pieces of the skull, sfiording mmed
Se relief
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30

Low AID MURDER.-The people of Washington
40 were thrown into considerable excitement on
sunday evening, the 18th inst, by hearing that Mr.
VIM L. Hall had inflicted fearful wound with
knife on the peTson oi young Mr.. Bullock, OF Union.
The circumstances attending the unfortunate affair
rcported as follow: Mr.. Hal and Mr.. Bullock had
both been pnyng their addresses 10 Miss 5. b.. very
worthy youuG lady living with her widowed mother in
the vicinity Of Washington. Hal had, no doubt, be-
come Jealous of young Bullock, Judging from the many
insults that he H. took occasion 10 offer. Bullock,
however passed them off lightly. On the fatal day
Mi-s b. was at Washington and Mr. Bullock went
with her To- her mothers home. Hall having learned
the fact hired horse, armed himself with large
knife and revolver and proceeded fast possible 20
Mrs Rs ON arriving. Bullock spoke to him in
friendly manner Hall paying no attention r. his i'd
dress Mn. b. not at home. Hr. Bullock pro-
posed 10 Miss b. that they would nde To her uncle :,
~ which place her mother Hall SAID To Miss Il.
thar he had gone far enough with that fellow for her
own rood Mr.. Bullock asked him 10 explain BIZ
meaning. Hall drew knife from his bosom aud
truck Bullock. the weapon passing through ms cit
ann il his breast near the heart. Bullock raised
fuui his seat AID struck at Hall who stepped back
aid drew Bis pistol Bullock endeavOred TO raise h.,
chair 10 defend himself but found he could not Use
his ann. Miss Il. behaved in : manner that did honor
"a her sex and instead Of fainng as many would have
dore used every e1cron she could 10 the untOr-
tuI ate Young man. She -eized Halls and held II,
ordering Bullock 10 make his escape to q neighbOr
bouse close by which he did bleeding proiu~eiv,
Y hen pbv-clGns were called to examine and dres' h-
was next day arrested. examined before Justice 81
the Peace, and required to give bail, which he dd.
Al that tine Bullock wound was not considered NOR
tai but examination aiierward il ascertalned
that the krie had penetrated to the heart On Satur
day morning, the sd, he died. Hall was reaTested
end placed in safe keeping Hall the son OF respect
aLl- parents who reside IN Washington, and 70 whom
his late conduct viii be heavy blow. BuLocks pa
rents reside IN Union. He young man oil honor
orsble character and amiabe disposition.
The hard case Of young widow with 10000 COM
PEELED 10 give up her property If she married again,
has been going the rounds of the papers. To offset IT,
TIE Sandy If'H Herald relates how q gentleman
re-iding in the town Of Granville, Washington county
died recently and willed his wife handsome sum
STIMULATING IN his will that in she again married
the sun was TO be doubled And, pathetcally ADDS
The HtrGld, may the grass ever be green upon his
gave
The friends of the License law in Troy hold meet
ing on Friday night to organize for ia enectuai
enforcement aud the prosecution Of those who vio-
| late il.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30

BURGLARY.-The store of Mr.. Lent, at Ha'tingS,
was ersered 10y burglars Thursday night and sriPfd
been obtained
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30

Col. James l.. or of South Carolina IL now IN
Kansas.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30
SECOND DISPATCH.

The United States Marshal telegraphed the Secre.
tary of the Interior to-day for instructions regarding
the arrest and imprisonment Of United States officers
al Springfield but the nature Of the instructions
oeved in reply as not yet TRANSFERRED Judge Levitt,
L. S. District Judge issueda writ Of habeas corpus
to-day, and the Marshal has gone to Springfield to
serve it, In resistance is offered it is reported
that the United States troops will be called out
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-05-30
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN OHIO.
ARREST FOR HARBORING SLAVES.
Fight between State and Federal Officers.
United States Marshal Arrested.

CINcrNNArI Friday, May % lS7.
DePoty United States Marshal Churchill and eleven
assistants left this city last Tuesday TO arrest four
persons in Merchandising, Champaign County, this
State. charged with harboring fugitive slaves niue
months ago. The arrests were made on Wednesday,
when writ of habeas corpus was taken out, but be-
fore it could be served, the United States officers,
with their prisoners were beyond the bounds Of the
county Another writ taken out in Green County
and served by the Sheriff assisted by large crowd Of
citizens. The United States officers resisted and
eral shots were exchanged but finally the United
States officers overpowered taken prisoners, and
brought to Sprned for trial for resisting the Sheriff
in the discharge of his duty. The greatest excitement
prevailed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-20

DlhEGI ALL UhDEhb OB LETTERS TO
DIR. G. HO WARD MARSHALL.
Bag State House, Worcester.
Jan. 81. 1857 dly i22
sgm. FRUIT And ORNAMENTAL
RY& TREES.
"i The subscriber ofars for sale larre assortment
of Standard and Dwarf Pear Trees. per
feet in all respects including ell the desirable gareties
Also, Cherries Peaches, Grape Vines Raspberry Goose
berry, ard Blackberry bushes Strawberry Vines Lin
neus Rhubarb, and Asparagus roots, &c, &c.
Norway Spruce, very cheap; Scotch Larch, and Fur
Tulip Trees, Msgnolias, &c.
His collection Of Shrubs and PiGnts as soon as his
foreign additions are received will be very large and COM
pete- among which are Wegea Rosea, Eorsythia Spi-
res Deutsas, Laburnnm's Fringe Tree Hawthorns
Double Scarlet currant Purple Beech, Weeping Beech
Ash snd Lines, Clematis Honeysuckea; Perpetual
Moss, Climbing and other Roses.
Also, Green House Plants, including oil the
desirable bsiding varieties Verbenas Salvas Pansies
Daisies, Helioropes aeraniums, Nerembergias, Dahlas
&C. at the low sst rates n tHa
One dozen Yerbenas including Briante de Vase, the
finest rosy scarlet known, for One Dollar Cut Flowers
and Bouquets.
Fine transpl6nted Tomato Plants by the dozen. hun
dred, Thousand from the beds, in pots; Cabbage
and Celery Plants. D. w. LINCOLN.
APT dend3W&wA
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-04-20
TO LET

A FARM IN WORCESTER.
a Continuing nbout 60 Acres,
10 BE RENTED, favorable terms. Inquire Of
L. W. VAIL,
apl4 diff las Main street