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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-08-31


N1-hy letter W you soms sho.t Tune ago On s.'n n
rpe telegraph cables s,o expr,ssed my douos '"<
sucoess In the tae laying do~p OF The present cso~
neci the shores OF Amerioa and Ksgisud ny submarine
'lectric cable. exhibited the Ni'et nc was opposoi
tho heavy massive cables then Ia use, bolnok hey
liable 70 commit se destruction from snei' r-s~s
density and whch they did. elm the ptcsent csbe bY
have gone IN the extremes" and that supnafhe caorx
ought W possess certain amount on puoysocy 70 rcdoe
undue strain In paying out, and IN aging on usev'
surface, repr~en ed In s,me paris AZ tne pouom OF ne
yea 10 avoid sny mlsbsp { propose station ve-ias,
emo, sucb AZ s.e nov built" ~ convenient diitsnHc,,
sss any psrt tf the cable getting deransed 0oud no 4
noe the faulty, and each station hs Tag
steam po,er could take 10 and ref ont new caole econ
staten beer uroyised with duplicate cables These s.
,ons could ne male able for sending messages BON
nsss,ps tbIre requiring assistance, &c.
Think ctr must have been ob yious 10 many persnss
rbo visited the Nsgas how unsuitd that vessel WI, me
the rurpo.e and also the oong OF the cable In suitable
vesss L. with . sufficient turn table worked N steam
No yer the cable orud ts been coled and sid viii
manifold case ard safety and the saving Of time Itma1
have been obvious that ibe massive bnery on deos -
pay out the small wire cable not unison win Aa
oomra alive thread bad 70 pay out and the ssIo .sal
must have existed on the part bsogins SIS sar I'd hon
The vesseI, Of -o miles and half In Icing Of csple h.s
led 70 w de- truc Ion
The only pan 70 the pre.er, cable and 70 r~
lsd down, 10 ASCERTAIN how far communication BIZ eies
tio''' prscucsble by cable n The bottom d the A.
hnuo By adding buoy sucy u the cable a. pared
out, 20 a. W remove the twsp and dead wesbt NJ lvo sr
three miles ~ cable, strsinns upop noe pap ~s,nb n
nov dcs and the part hs, Is now brosen aloe the end
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

We had heavy shower Of rain Sunday
morning, which proved highly acceptable to
our citizens, as well as the planters throughout
the parish. On Monday, we were favored with
cold drizzng rain during the greater part OF
the day.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

Since our last several large steamers have
arrived laden with iron for the Southern Pacific
railroad 9.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

The river continues to decline rapidly, with
out any prospect of an improvement in navIga-
ton above the raft. Since our last, the JOS
Holden, Selma, N atonal, Europa, Col. Edwards
Swan, Duke, and Alton, jr., have arrived from
N. Orleans; the Ospray, from swanson's land
ing; the Aida, Hope, and Effort from upper
Red River.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

We are indebted to the officers of the Nation
al, Swan, Joseph Holden, Col. Edwards, Duke,
and Alton, jr., for files of New Orleans papers.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

DIVINE SERvICE.-The Rev. A. }. RutheT-
ford, and the Rev. George Tucker, (of Mar
shall, will preach in the Baptist Church, on
Saturday evening and Sunday next.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

In the Legislature Of New York bill has
been introduced to incorporate Erastus Corn
ING, James S. Wadsworth and others into an
..Emigrant Aid company" with a capital Of
s., 900, 900, for the purchase and settlement Of
lands in any State or territory Of the Union
This is another freesoil scheme to monopolse
the public lands. Such speculations are be-
coming Of too frequent occurrence
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

There was heavy snow storm at Louisville,
KY, on the 18th inst. What is the country
coming to? It would appear that there is 10
be neither spring nor summer this year.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

Mons Devoti, the veteran teacher of dancing
and etiquette, is now in Natchtoches, and will
visit this place during the summer His old
pupils will be glad to see him again.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

The Houston papers state merchant ofthat
place has received from the Indian reserve,
above Fort Belknap, 1000 TBS. of beef hides,
Is bales Of raw deer skins, and 80 dozen dress
ed skins. The hides and skins were al procur-
cd from the Camanches and other Indians now
living il the reserve.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

Mus1c.-Ladies and gentlemen wishing to
engage music for parties or balls are referred
to the advertisement of Mons. Zelenkay, who
was recently attached to the orchestras of the
New Orleans theatres, and is thoroughly con-
versant with all the new polkas, waltzes and
dances. Mons. T., will also give lessons on
the violin
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

Poor FELLow.-The Washington cores
respondent of the St. Louis Leader, an enthu-
siastc supporter of Mr.. Buchanan. in recent
letter says:
In order to show the ignorance and folly of
many of the office seekers who annoy the presi-
dent with their applications for fayors, will
relate an incident which happened to-day in his
office at the White House. There were some
twenty or thirty of that class Of gentlemen there
with their letters and papers in apple-pie order
to present to him, and on such occasions little
OF no delicacy Of conduct is observed by ma
jority Of these persons One in particular, from
contiguous state, after handing the president
his bundle of letters, asked him when his case
would be acted upon, the president replied by
saying that lie did not know, as he would have
to refer the matter to the head of the depart
ment to which his case belonged. The Office
seeker said he had come to Washington at a
considerable loss of time and money, and want
ed it decided at once, as he could not be COM
ing backwards and forwards to look after it
"My dear sir" said the president, with sang
froid, IL did not send for you, but you are
perfectly welcome tovisit this house, like any
other citizen, whenever you choose to do So
Alo i0PiJ Uoon WV S3ChtiCAudu ltllC dUoCh
and he wished himself, I am sure, beyond the
precincts Of the place, for he could not but fee
that his case had been promptly decided, bu
not according to his expectations.
| SINGULAR DEArH.-P. Rogan died sudden
| " yesterday, after great deal of intense suf
fering. Its thought that he was poisoned or
Thursday last by handling hides 1t is supposed
that while handling the hides be rubbed PIN
pie on his face in such manner as to get thu
poison into the circulation. He was not serious
~ III till Saturday, when the pimple com
menced swelling very rapidly. 1t soon ex
tended to his whole head, and then descend
ed to his body as far down as the waist. A
the time of his death his head was as large a
a half bushel, while his features was SO dis
! torted that his most intimate friends could nc
recognize him. The death of Mr.. Rogan ha
led to two opinions-one is, that he died fror
the effects Of poison. while the otheris that til
matter introduced into the pimple led to erysip
elias, and that to death. Mr. r. was youn
man Of good habits. }AIbanv Journa
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

The hon. John Slidell, arrived in town on
Saturday After tarrying two days he left for
Natchitoches.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

LOST THEIR CAsE.-The suits Instituted IN N.
Orleans, by the State of Louisiana against GER
tain attorneys at law, who refused to pay the
license levied On professions, (which we noticed
some weeks ago, was decided in favor Of the
State The lower court gave Judgment IN IA
yor of the plaintiff, wherein the defendants ap-
pealed to the supreme court, which affirmed the
Judgment. Chief-justice Merrick, in rendering
the decision of the supreme court, said: ...s.
at is urged that the collection of this sum
item dollars) as license violates article 1O5 q
the constitution, because timpairs contract,
defendants having been already licensed toprac-
tee law. The argument that the license tc
] practice law is contract between the State and
| the attorneys which cannot be regulated by the
legislature, and which shields them from taxa
ton, merits no serious reply. The act unde
which the tax is levied does not conflict witt
the 61st or with the 18th article of the constl
tuition. We know Of no reason why attorney
at law may not be taxed as well as persons pur
suing any other employment. Judgment 9th
lower court affirmed
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

The Democratic Egis mansfield states
that there is disposition to concede to Sabine
parish the nomination of candidate for the
state senate, to supply the vacancy in this sem
atorial district occasioned by the expiration of
the term Of general DeRussy; and mentions
Messrs. T.. G. Davidson, John r. Smart and Dr..
Patterson in connection with the office.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

/ The Massachusetts, legislature is at its dirty
work again. On the 10th inst, the house of
representatives, by a majority 1o3, passed re-
solutions granting one hundred thousand dol
Iarsin aid Of the anti slavery settlers of Kansas.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

For NEW ORLEANs-The magnificent steam
boat Duke, will leave this evening for New
Orleans. She has unusually commodious ca
bins, state rooms furnished with every conve-
nience, spreads luxurious table, and is IN ev-
cry respect most desirable boat to travel on
Captain Apologize is an experienced, vlgllan'
and attentive commander, while Mr.. Cellos, the
clerk, is ever polite and accommodating.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

The Ouachita Register has hoisted the name
of DR.. G. III. Dabbs as the democratic candi-
date for state auditor, Subject to the decision
ofthe convention and warmly advocates the
principle of rotation in Office.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

At the recent municipal election in Augusta,
Georgia, Mr. Conley, the American candidate,
was elected mayor, by q majority Of eighty
votes, over doctor Phinizy, the democratic nom
bee. The Americans also elected eleven out
of tic twelve aldermen.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

Two new banks are on eve Of going into ope-
ration in New Orleans. One Of them, under
the management Of Mr.. James Robb, for the
accommodation ofup-town merchants; the 9TH
er, under the auspices of the Opelousas railroad
company, for the benefit of the mechanics and
small traders IN the first district
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-04-29

INDIAN TROUBLES. letters received
at Washington, dated Fort Dodge, Iowa, Esd
ult, state that settlement Of some twenty fam
lilies on the head waters Of the Des MONIES riv-
er had been attacked by Indians, and all the
settlers murdered. Only two houses had been
visited by the persons bringing the news to
Fort Dodge, but in these fourteen dead bodies
were found, some having been shot, and others
killed with clubs It is presumed the entire
settlement was either murdered or carried into
captivity. A meeting Of the people residing in
the vicinity Of Fort Dodge was called on the
22d ult., and a company Of volunteers immedi
ately organised to rescue the prisoners and take
revenge on the sayages.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-07-04
THE ANTI-SLAVERY BUGLE.

bearing his own name, which he afterward sold,
and for several years past has been tho editor Of
the largely circulated "lloyd's Weekly"
As a journalist he was ufiuching. often audac-
ious, but always impelied by deep and honest con
yictiUns, His independence certainly approached
the borders Of cynicism, but those to whom he
was known are loud In their assertions Of his
intrinsic kindness of heart, which he new
or sacrificed except for tho sake Of INDUCING
his sarcastic wit. lie was the inveterate foe Of
everything which resembled ~pretense or sham
With no respect for nero conventionalities, he
often blurtcd out a homely truth, accompanied
by less grace of manner than strength Of ex.
preston. His nature was Of too masculine a cast
to yield a servile Difference TO the trammels OF
etiquette. A high moral courage was inwrought
in his constitution, and he never quailed before
the face of authority, nor shrunk from the asser'
ton of unpopular truths. His sympathies were
with the neglected classes of society and, with
none of the professions of the technical reformer,
his heart beat high in the cause of humanity
Of rude and unpublished exterior, Of defiant bear
ing. and Of merciless speech, lie was yet an anna
BILE specimen Of bluff English manlincss, and as
such will be remembered by the men Of another
age.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-07-04
FREE SEATS UP STAIRS"

Happening lately TO enter the vestibuie of a
Unitarian church in this vicinity, n %succinct and
staring tin sign confronted us, with the notice
above quoted. We we're forcibly reminded of a
scene said to have been recently witnessed in
Grace Church, New York.
Stranger, to the sexton, )-'COn you favor me
with a seat, sir 2,
Sexton.-"Did you come in q carriage1"
StraDger.-"No, SIR"
Sexton.-"Then tokc ono Of those benches
%yonder."
Moreover there came up to our mind such I'M
fashionable. i'm practicable old texts as this follow
ing
"And if there come in also a poor man in vile
raiment. and 20 say to the
poor man ("Frec seats up stairs y Stand thou
there, or sit here under my %footstool, arc ye not
then partial in yourselves ?"
We thought also of another scene which recent
ly occurred in New York
Stranger.-"Can you tell me where l. shall find
your free seats P'
Scxton.-"Certainly. They are all over the
house sir. Walk in
Which of tho two replies seems to chime in
best with the spirit of the Friend of publicans
and sinners p" Which would be most grateful to
the Saviour, if lie himself should chance to en-
ter their porch, a poor way-farer as Of old in
Judea?
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-07-04
DEATH OF DOUGLAS JERRoLD.

The sudden decease of Mr.. Douglas Jerrold,
which is announced among our foreign news this
morning, has 5een the occasion OF o general ex'
precision Of surprise and sorrow In the circles
which were accustomed to listen to the bursts OF
wit and pleasantly which marked the social inter
course of that populor humorist and punsent wri-
ter. lie died on Monday, juno 8, after a brief
attack of rheumatic govt retaining his intellect
until a few moments before his death.
Douglas Jerrold was born in London Jan. 3,
1908, and was consequently in the 55th year OF his
age when siezed with his last illness. Ills father
was manager of the provincial theater of Sheer
ness, and doubtless this circumstance gave an
impulse to the strong dramatic tastes which at q
later period distinguished the character of the
son. AT an early age young Douglas was smitten
with a passion for going to sea, and through the
influence of Captain Austen, q brother OF the cell
brated novelist, obtained q berth as mldshipman
in the British Navy. He soon tired OF the ser
vice, however, and returning to the inglorlous life
of a laudsman was apprenticed to a printer IN
London. While employed in this occupation, he
became imbued with an ardent love OF literature,
and devoted every moment OF leisure that ne could
obtain to the devouring of books. Pursuing a
regular course Of self-instruction, he acquired the
knowledge Of several languages. but gave his
best hours and deepest enthusiasm to the study
of Shakespeare. While working ms q compositor
in the office of o London newspaper, no first tried
his hand at literary labor, and gained great ad-
mlratlon by several articles whlch ne hau secret
ly contributed 30 its columns. His first attempt
was a criticism on the opera of Der Freischutz, "
which so pleased the editor that the anonymous
writer was requested to favor the journal with
other articles from his brilliant and effective pen.
Soon after. while still under the age Of one.snd-
twenty. ne wrote the popular drama of BLACK
Eyed Susan" which is said TO have been so sue
~cesssful that IL postponed tho ruin of Drury.lane
Theater for a whole season. The Rent Day"
. met with no less a triumphant receptions, and
E fixed the vocation of the author as a dramatic
writer. From this time his productions were nu'
o merous ; they are, perhaps without exception
g thoroughly English in their character, intoxicating
d a wholesome vein Of sentiment. and sparkling
u with true wit. Douglas Jerold was a leading con
- tributor to Punch from the first establishment
h Of that humorous journal. His papers are strong
y ly marked By their keen observation, mordan
10 satire. and singing %invectiye. In 1916, he com
lmenced tho publication Of q weekly newspape
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-07-04

ONE PRAYs AND ANOTHER PUNPs.-The ship
Senator which arrived at this port from Liverpool
week, in a leaky condition, met with a severe
gale of wind just after leaving port, on the 9th of
April, in which she shifted her cargo and sprung
a leak. After several days of hard pumping. the
crew, becoming exhausted and discouraged, Motif.
ed the captain that they should not pump any
longer. Capt. Coffin thereupon assembled all
hands. Taking out his witch, he looked ut it and
then at the men, and said coolly: 1T is now just
twelve o'clock; at the rate tho ship is DOW sinking.
l calculate we shall all be in the other world at
about half past two. | am going below TO say my
prayers" and went into his cabin. A eonsulta-
ton was soon hold. Ono old fellow declared he
had rather pump than pray. as he understood il
better, and it agreed better With his constitution
In a few minutes the captain heard the pumps
going MS lively as ever, and they did not cease 90
ing, except at short intervals, until tho ship arriv
ed at new york. Nep York Times.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-07-04

MoUNrMNs.-Ruskin seems disposed to glorify
the hills at the Expense of the valleys:
Mountains are to the rest of the earth what mus
cular action is to the body of man. The muscles
and tendons Of its anatomy are, in the mountains,
brought out, with force and convulsive energy, fnll
Of expression, passion and strength; the plains and
lower hills are the repose, and the e6ortless motion
of the frame, when its muscles lie dormant and
concealed beneath the lines Of its beauty, yet rul-
ing those lines in their every undulation. This, then,
is the first grand principle of the truth of the earth.
The spirit of the hills is action-that Of the low
lands repose;and between these there is to be found
every variety of motion and rest, from the inactive
plain sleeping like the armament, with cities for
stars, TO the fiery peaks, which with heaving bos
oms and exulting limbs, with the clouds, drifting
like hair from their bright fore heads, lift up their
Titan hands to heaven, saying, II live forever"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-07-04

The "PAYcocK OF AN AMERIKIN GENTLlMIN."
A Washington correspondent of the Boston
Courier relates the following anecdote
Fred Butler, is the successor of the famous
Mickey Foy.' Mickey used to keep a saloon in the
Capitol he knew all the members by name their
districts and their peculiarities. 'Misther Daw-
shon of Georgia he used to characterize as the
paycock of Amerikin gentlimin,' because, 'afther
taking six ~oysthers and a glass of brandy and wa
ther.' Mr.. Dawson would hand Mickey a gold dol
lar, saying keep the change This is what Foy
called the 'paycock Of an Amerikin gentlimin
Butler, who knows every body of this generation,
keeps a saloon on Fourteenth street. If the par
ty treating be an Office seeker and the party treat
ed a man of influence, Butler asks the ofice.seek'
er-'Do you want all you ak for? If the wink is
in the affirmative, Fred Butler gives the man Of
influence a sumner which is sure TO secure to the
ofice-seeker a very full hearing. This is an odd
way of doing things but it is within the range OF
diplomacy"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-07-04
ANTI-SLAVERY TRACTS.

The Executive Committee Of the American Anti.
Slavery Society have issued the following Tracts
for grntuitous distribution:
No. |. The United States Constitution, Examined.
No. 2. White Slavery in the United States.
No. 3. Colonization. By Rev. o. b. rockingham,
No, 1. Does Slavery Christianize the Negro? By
Rev. 7. w. Higginson.
No. S. The Interstate Slave Trade. By John G,
Palfrey.
No. 6. The "Ruin" Of Jamaica. By Richard
Hildreth.
No. 7. Revolution tho only Remedy for Slavery.
No. s. To Mothers in the Flee States. By Mrs. E.
l.. Follen.
No. 9. Influence of Slavery upon the White Pom
%ulation. By a Lady.
No. 10, Slavery and the North. By c. C. Bur
leigh.
No. IL. Disunion our Wisdom and our DUTY. By
/. Rev. Charles E. Hodges.
No. II. Anti-Slavery Hymns and Songs. BY
Mrs. e.. l.. Eollen.
No. ID. The Two Affairs; or, Two Pictures in
One. BY Mrs. Harriet b. Stowe.
No. ii. GLOW can | Help to Abolish Slavery ?" or
Counsels to the Newly Converted
By Maria W.. Chapman.
No. Is. What have we, rs Individuals, to do with
|. Slavery By. Susan c.. Cabot.
No. l6. Thu American Tract Society and it.
Policy of Suppression and Silence.
Being the Unanimous Remonstrance of TIT
Fourth Congregational Society. Hartford, CT.
No. IL. The God of the Bible Against Slavery
BY Rev. Charles Beccher.
All donations for the Tract Fund, or for tho cir
culation of any particular Tract of the above SO
ries, should be sent to Francis jackson, Treasure,
of the American AntiSlavery Society, 81 Corn
hill, Boston.
Fly Dollars will stereotype an eight page trac
and print fce thousand copies of it.
Application for tho above Tracts, for e~ratuitou
distribution, should be made to SAMUEL MAY, Jr.
81 Cornhill, Boston to the Anti-Slavery, Offices
l36 Nassau street New York, and 81 North street
Phil a~delphia; to JOEL MCMILLAN, Salem. Columbi
ana Co., Ohio or to JACOB WALToN, Jr., Adrian
Michigan.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1857-07-04

The ScorcH LADS IDEA OF THE COMMANDMENTS.
"A lad had come to a clergyman FOR examination
previous TO his receiving bis first communion
The pastor knowing that his young friend was not
very profound in his theology. and not wishing to
discourage him or keep him from the table unless
compelled to do so. began by asking him what he
2 thought q safe question, and what would give him
% confidence. So no took the Old Testament, and
asked him, in reference to the. Mosaic law, how
many commandments there Here2 After O little
q shonght he put his answer in the modest form of a
gasnpposition. and replied cautiously "Allbins (per-
haps q hummer" The clergyman was vexed aud
told him such ignorance was intolorable, that n
could moi proceed in the examination, and that tn,
youth must wait and learn more. So he went away
On returning homo he met a friend on his way I
tae manse, and, on learning that he. too, was goin
TO the minister for examination, shrewoly aske
aihim, srw eel, what win 20 say moo il the ministe
asks you how mony commandments there are ~
Say why. = shall say tee, TO be sure" To whIc
the other rejoined with great triumph. "len! tt
re him WI ten ] tried him vi a hummer, and }
~asna satisfied"