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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26

TnE CONDITION OF THE STREETs. -We know ONO
time when the streets Of New York we're in a more
filthy and nor disgusting condition than they are
nj present Mountains Of SNOW and dirt, similar TO
those which barrieaded our thoroughfares last
winter, are rapidly accommodating in Broadway
and other streets 10 the great inconvenience Of
travel and the sidewalks are 10 such state with
ice as TO render them exceedingly dangerous TO
pedestrians The Mayor should see 20 this matter
nj once: he should call meeting Of the
Street Commissioner, The City Inspector, and the
Commissioner Of Streets and Lamps, and Let the
public know whether II is The duty OF one or Of
all of those officers 10 have the streets cleaned
Let him show the public on whom the response
hEli,y rests, If be have not the power to compel
him 10 perform the work We pay enough taxes
40 make New York the clesnest city 10 the world.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26

and criminal courts for more than twenty years,
and is perfectly acquainted with society of every
description in this city in professional way. In
these respects his antecedents have given him the
greatest experience for the position he occupies
but his own character for moral courage clear
ness of intellect fearlessness in the performance
Of bis duty, and dignity beyond many of his pre-
decessOrs, have fitted him above any others we
have seen on the bench to be criminal Judge
crowded with villains political, moral civil, and
all kinds In the exercise Of his ability and his
power as Judge he has fearlessly dealt even
banded justice to the political rowdy as well II
this party as of that, and to criminals of every
description.
For the last ft rs. under the horrible de-
moralization Of 0ge nmeat 20 have had, all laws
have been tan lo6 upon by Doitic,l and moral
villainy of eFory neclos and every magritud |:
We have be ne 10 hat point OF moral a1.
social disorge- laa tlot rendered almost
necessary to have a Vigilance Committee simiisr
to that which marked the history OF 80 Fran
cisco. But with such a man as Ju..e Russell as
The head Of our criminal jurisdiction, iesr'ess
just and determined, we have no hesitation i'll
saying that his single example will do more to
regulate the criminal population of the city, and
set things to rights, than all the committees and
all the charters, and all the police departments
that might be accumulated upon us by the
spoilers now at Albany, who are trying to ruin
the little government we have left.
We hope and trust that the other Judges will
take example by the model which was presented
to them during the last three weeks in the SEES
sions Of this city. We will then be able, all OF
us to walk the streets at any hour OF the night
in peace and safety, and villainy will scarcely
dare to show its face in the light of day. A
better day is dawning upon US
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26

The Gas COMPANIES AND THE PUB1c.-Tbe
manner in which the gas companies perform
their contracts with the public and with indivi-
duals has become the subject of general com
plant A large number of the lamps are not
LIT at night, and the gas supplied to Offices and
private houses is Of very inferior description.
For what they use the gas consumers Of New
York pay perhaps higher price than is paid in
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26
Our Financial Expansion.

The thunderbolt which fell upon the Liverpool
Exchange on the morning the Persia left, in the
shape Of an announcement that the Bank had,
not lowered, but raised the rate of interest half
per cent, may well stagger the sanguine operators
Of our own financial world. Coming close upon
heavy fall in the price of Credit Mobilier shares
and decrease in bullion in the Continental banks,
it can only be regarded as very gloomy indca-
ton. Several days are likely to elapse before we
receive any detailed explanation Of the step;
meanwhile we must content ourselves with per-
ceivipg that the operators Of the stock market
were somewhat precipitate in their anticipations
of an unruffled horizon. The time has not yet
come, apparently, when money will be as dross,
and every shin plaster valuable security. The
money manufacturers must wait little longer.
To the rejecting portion of the mercantile COM
munity, the news will be agreeable. Anything
that can check the enormous tendency to expan-
sion should be we'll received. Another Schuyler
might be advantageous. For really, at the rate
we are going not only in this country but in
Europe if some check be not devised, we shall all
blow up some day with crash such as the world
has never seen.
We stated the other day, in reliance
upon q general recollection of the figures
that the general expansion Of the country may
be set down at S25OO,OOo,Ooo. Other authori-
ties satisfy themselves with different figures; the
Secretary of the Treasury sets down the expan-
sion at a thousand millions less But then the
Secretarys calculations are so loose that he only
counts seventy-fve insurance companies, when
this city alone contains that number so that
we may console ourselves in differing from him.
On the whole, looking into the items, we see no
reason to alter our original estimate. 1t may be
distributed as follows -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26

Tho Emitted States sicsm rigase susquehsnns end MI
gate Congress Ut Genoa the 18th OF December.
me Constellation, when Last heard from, Ut Con.
s,aninople, and was TO leave . few days Tor Aexan
dyia
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to agree with the statement Of tue yea.ly
amount paid for the education of each
pupil it will require all the mathematical
ability not only of the Board Of Education,
but of all the teachers in the city to
explain. With all the light afforded us by
arithmetic, We find it utterly impossible to make
it less than nineteen dollars What a oontemp-
tible article is this, then, by which to impose on
public credulity, and give the taxpayers the i'm
preston that the expenses of public education
are conducted on most economical basis
We have already called attention to the fact
that the report for 1856 will show an increased
expenditure of two hundred thousand dollars
over the expenses of the previous year-an in
crease which certainly cannot be justified on the
ground of the rapid growth of our city. Where,
then must we look for the cause of this enor-
nous expenditure? The answer is so simple that
it can be given by any one acquainted with
the working Of our city government and the
manner in which the business of the various de-
partments is conducted. 1t is with the Board Of
Education to great extent, as with the depart
ment of the Street Commissioner immense
amounts of money are expended tor which the
people receive no adequate return, and the
greater part of which finds its way into the pos
session of contractors and o1iceholders. The
system of contracts, as at present carried on il
nothing more nor less than an organized con-
spiracy to defraud the public, and it is rapidly
approaching that point when the people, with
all their forbearance and all their Indifference,
will no longer be able to tolerate it.
The Board of Education has become as
much an arena Of speculation as the Com
mon Council, and if the honest por-
ton of its members do not take ac-
tive and prompt measures to redeem it from
he odum which the dishonesty Of some Of their
colleagues must bring upon it, the great pur-
poses for which our public school system was es-
tablished will be defeated. They owe II to the
taxpayers of New York-they owe it to the
rising generation, and, lastly, they owe it TO a
proper regard for their own reputation, to ex-
pose the frauds which have been perpetrated. and
to bring to Light the guilty parties who have in
sidiously erept into Offices of the highest trust
for their own selfish ends What is demanded,
them is committee of investigation to inquire
into the actual expenses Of the Board, that we,
the taxpayers, may know how our money is APP
propriated-bow much Is really expended for the
purposes of education, and how much goes into
the pockets Of contractors and official agents Let
us have the committee of investigation and COM
plete opost Of the per ccntage system connected
with the building Of schoolhouses and the sup
plying Of books, stationery, &c. A committee Of
honest men, determined to do justice, Is what the
taxpayers demand and what they must have.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26

TrxryD IuvSwopTu, q solder Of the Revolu''cs,
died NJ Derby, Conn. on the 10th irs,, aged ninety
three The Bridsepor, scnaord says he the builder
Of the nrs, bridge ct bridgeport aud quse notable
character In that region.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26

any other city in the United States, and there is
10 good reason why they should not have the
worth of their money. 1t is the business of the
police to see that the lamps are lit every night,
and to report all cases Of negligence to the
MayOr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26
Personal Intelligence,

The United sa,es senate have confirmed the following
nominations
william Howians, Collector al Sockets Hsrbor, New
York, vice Charles X. Looms, removed.
Matthias B. Andrew, Cocctor NJ 81 Augustine, Florida
vice Paul Arnau, resigned.
Bcujsmin ste,, Surveyor Hardwick Georgia, 70 ap-
pointed.
william Maxwell, smveyor at suubury, Georgia, TO
appointed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND rrs ANNUAL Ex-
rENsEs.-It is now about fifteen years since the
system of common school education was estab-
lished in New York, and the liberal manner in
which il has been supported by our people during
that period shows the importance attached to it
and the high estimation in which il is held Pre-
vious TO The year ls4l the only instruction which
the youth of the metropolis received was that
afforded by private schools and the higher inst-
tutions of learning, from both Of which The
poorer classes were almost wholly excluded BY
their poverty. Free schools, il is true, had been
established by private benevolence, under the
title of the public school system, but it was i'm
possible, through the limited and sometimes pre-
carious means with which II was provided, to meet
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26
BRIG Waverley Ashore.

SALEM, MASS. Jan. rs, 1867
The brig wsveriey, Ragnes from Hayu for Boston, 10
ashore on MIX Island 1t Ia not badly situated and wild
probably get oil with assistance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26
Fire In Boston,

BosToN, Jan. rs, 1857.
The Maverick House, in East Boston, occupied AZ o
hotel and for stores partly destroyed by fire yes.
terday morning The loss ID $50, ooc Noah surtevans
owned the building.
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ppPApTURFq

Tor savsrrsh, IN the steamship Florda.P Fiizsimor
ii BALDWIN Hocombe James ceill l. q Person, Rev {
Cotton, Mrs A Bragg Miss n l. Petite W Qumby lssy Al
daughter, W LORD, N Hartshorn and lady y Baldwi
Aosus and lady " Sinclair and lady Mtss Lord Wec
sclbanm, W Boste Waters, and 10 IN the Storage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26

CO1U w cutHcT IN VcFuOnts
MONTPELIER, Jan. "a, 1857
This morning was the coolest within recolleotops
Every thermometer CONCEALED, and the best weather
judges estimated the temperature ct SO degrees below
zero. The railroads are badly blocked with snow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26

NKw ORLEANS, Jan. "a, 1866.
The sales Of cotton to-day IA GOO bales q frmer
s,hongh mt higher prices under the influence OF the A.
Brtc'r Jews vtddhng quoted at 1870. l21zc. Flour
e7src'rg slas at 81 10 Corn tending upwards.
ult sG 81. hetE Irr go Cotton Heights 10 Liverpool
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26

CIeafMg B0st0H ffurb0F q Ice.
BosroS, Jan. aS, 1857.
contract has been made with q large firm in the zoe
business TO open ship channel In the habor to b oom.
peted by Wednesday, in time for the departure Of the
America. large number OF hands have been II work
Ut II today.
The Thermometer to.day is about Is degrees above
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26
T III z EST NEW
~ PRINTING AND MAGNETIC TEtEGRlPss.
From Warrington.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ~, 1855.
Inc submarine Telegraph bill will probably come up
IN the House so-mofrow and Il thought an effort WIN
be made 70 pass under = suspension of the rues
sample Of the cable ON view at the Nations. Hots ana
attracts great deal Of attention.
The weather here has become much m,lder.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26

all the demands upon its attention. In addition
to this it had to contend against the opposi-
ton of portion of our citizens who re-
garded it in the light Of a sectarian organiza-
ton, and who could not be induced to trust the
instruction Of their children to its appointed
teachers AS it did not, under these circum-
stances, embrace all classes, it became obvious
that new system should be established-a sys-
tenn which would be entirely free from the charge
Of sectarianism, and against which the religious
prejudices Of any denomination would find no
cause of complaint
1t was under this condition of things that the
Board of Education was established, and there is
perhaps no tax which the people of New York
pay more willingly than that which is expended
yearly by this body for educational purposes.
In fact, the confidence which they have hither-
to reposed in its proceedings, although
sadly abused, has been most unwavering; but the
way in which the school moneys have been mis-
appropriated, the dishonesty which has marked
the performance Of contracts, and the fact that
the Board of Education is passing rapidly under
the control Of designing and corrupt politicians
have already had the effect Of weakening the pub
lie confidence in that body. Perhaps the strong
est proof which can now be given of the charge Of
Incorporation of the educational fund is that
furnished by the annual reports. We are told by
She report for 1866 that the whole number OF
pupils laugh ia tse ward schools OF all kinds,
In tbai year vas 1857 and that re annual
aver ~ee 1855 Al anne
time Pro- o5, o l, On
the 49,. aths.
amo 1 90 tlf da
who epatoa Oh Do> EH.a-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-11-14
KAsB, REED& CO.
HAYDooK & FIDDLER.

DEALERS in Watches and Jewslry, VIII
- continue the business al the old sand Of
James b. Fidler,
No. IL South Second SfreA,
PHILADELPHIA,
Where they solicit an examination Of their larrs
and varied stock feeling assured that the OF no
ricnce both of them have had in the business.
and the facilities they possess for procuring
goods on the most advantageous terms, will era.
BILE them to compete favorably with any other
establishment in the city. They have now o.
hand fine assortment Of
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEwELRY.
Silver, Plated and Brit.ania Ware. Csslo,v.
Fancy Goods, &C., &c.
n. B.--Repairing Of Watches end all kinds Of
Iewelry attended to with pronp,ness and IL.
greatest care.
Phila.. April 7, l655.--E
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-11-14

ssJn IN. MiAran Joosrai q Edueattsn.
BOARDING. ROUND

ssys IN. MiArar, Joatnai Il Edusattsn.
BOARDING. ROUND
Az tsixteeH, With valiant heard,
The task i did commence,
ITO teach young ideas bow 70 shooS
The germs OF common sense
Ar. yes a mighty task was that,
But very soon found
That Il was net simple one
10 20 "boarding round.'
The times we're different then from now,
The folks were different too;
The "master's path with honor bright
Quite thickly they did strew;
And questions grave, and problems heeo,
That did their brains coufound.
They always would he sure to keep
Till he came "bcarding round
Fathers would talk OF fpoli,ics,
Or church affairs propose,
And if my views were not like theirs.
A warm dispute arose.
And some old "posers," sly and wise,
Did oftentimes PROFOUND
Questions that sorely puzzled me,
When ] went boarding round"
The mothers tslked Of rude young girle,
or sermons, books, and boys;
But always tried their best TO aud
Unto my earthly joys;
For, did | catch the slightest cold,
Or hoarse my voice should sound,
got dose Of catnip tea
When went boarding round
The girls would talk Of ever, thing
OF parties, rides and calls
OF presents and the holidays,
Ofbeaux and Christmas balls;
Some grave, some gay and mscheyous
These last | wish were drowned
For sticking pins into my bed,)
When | came "boardlng round"
Long winter evenings then where pssses
With laughing, iesllng joy;
Nor did good apples, cider, nuts,
The least that fun destroy;
Or, if a singing school were near.
We'd GO, and I'll be bound
I've often sung till was hoarse.
When ! was "boarding round"
The dinner basket, oveyy Boon,
My willing hand did greet,
And scarcely ever failed 10 bripg
Me something good to eat;
Mincc pies were full Of raisins then,
Doughnuts were large and round
. Alas such cakes | have not had
Since quit "boardiug round"
But now those pleasant days ore gons,
liGe's sunny spring times past;
The boys taught have, one by one,
Into the world been cast;
My locks are growing thin and grey
III soon be under ground;
Then III forget, and not till then,
About the boarding round"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-11-14
NKHTHENWAnR.

VvHE subscriber respectfully informs the eins
a zens Of sunbury and the public generally,
that he has commenced the manufacture VI all
kinds ef
EARTHENwAHn,
at biz munufsctory in whstlsbeuy Street, one
square east Of the River. He has engaged ths
services Of Mr.. HApr. and you can therefore
depend on having = good article. The pub,ts
are respectfully invited TO call.
All orders rom distance will Be psomPu,
attended to-
sunbury, Feb. 3, ls56.--W
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-11-14
JOHN II. ALLEN & co.

Nos and Chestnut Street. (south side, below water)
(THs OLDEST woop.wARx HousE IN rnE CirY.)
MANUFACTURERS and wholesale dealers in Patent
Ware warrented not to shrink, Wocd and Wilowware
Cords Brushes, &e of all descriptions. Please call and
ssnmine stock.
February %, 1S57.-iyw
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-11-14
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

Valuable EhVIGnA cVh ohAG.
VINHE subscribers, Executors Of the estate
i Henry Masssr, decd, offer at private sale
the following property viz: large two story
frame dwelling house, together with about
SO ACRES OF LAND,
Situate in Lower Augusta township adjoining
lands Of Daniel Kaufman and others now in the
occupancy Of John r. Kaufman as store and
dwelling. The house is new and the location q
good one for business.
Also a TRACT OF LIMESTONE LAND,
in said township on the river about siles be-
low Sunhu. y, adjoining lands Of J. T. M'Pherson
and others, containing, about 30 acres. The
soil is productive and contains limestone ard
| other minerals.
Also tract Of Land, containing about IS
acres on the hill, about two miles below Sunbury
adjoining lands of the heis Of the late John
Conrad and others. There is, on this tract, q
small orchard of choice fruit.
| For further particulars apply to the subscribers
H. b. MASSER,
! P. B. MASSER, Executors
| FRANCIS BUCHER.)
sunbury, January 10, ls56.--u
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-11-14
BALD EAGLE HOTEL.
SNGITEI'S
Essence OF jamaica Singer.

THIS article is carefully prepared from the best Jalnaicn
Ghgef. all the valuable medicinal properties nf which
1t is warranted to possess in concentrated and cove
nieut form.
IL IS an excellent remedy in dyspepsia, haulence chn-
lie aud impaired and feeble uf the digestive fnc-
tnns. From its eshnp strength and cordial properties
as gentle stimulating tonic is well adapred counter
act the debllitng influence o the extree heats of SUN
inct the effects uf sudden changes, &c.
No ofamiy should he without ii, ITS tiHlrly use will
save them from many an serious attack of illness.
PIice % cents per bottle. For sale by
June 20, ls57.-im
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-11-14
NEWS FOR THE MILLIoN |!

EyMERS0NS United States Magazine, Sa-
Ex turday Evening Post, N. Y. Picayune.
Magistrate, Nick Max and Yankee Notions for
sale by II. Y. FRIlING.
N. B.-Persons living at distance can have
a list Of prices Forwarded by addressing as above.
Magazines. Papers and Book not on hand,
constantly ordered.
SUnhury, Js1 is, islT-s
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Earrels s. Herring,
3g-GTg9f &GIIIsLII7IRI
SToPT

MISS LOUISA sHIssLER, respectfully in.
-'H forms the citizens Of Trevorton and sur
rounding county, that she has opened a new
store of Millinery and Fancy Goods, at Trevor
ton in Shnmokin street, nearly opposite Knouse's
Tavern, where all kinds of Bonnets and Fancy
Goods can he had at the lowest terms.
Dress making also attended to in tho best
manner and latest style.
April 25, IS57.--tf
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-11-14
P. MELANCHTON SHINDEL,
j JUSTiGE OF THE rEACE

SO NIB . E PA
Office IN Deer Street, immediately opposite tie
Public School House.
All business promptly attended to. Monies
collected and all ordinary writings done,
Sunhury, April 25. is57.-tf
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alt was formerly the custom in almost all
parts of the country, for the teacher OF q
district school to get part of his pay by
"boarJiug round" that is, by boarding in
each family successfully for period Of time
proportioned to the number Of children there
in, that attended the school.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1857-11-14
GALL To FARMERs.

N " "a ~ a " = n ~ IA ~ N
Formers, drep your Tools, Pause a little,
Read this and Refecii
THE FARMER's PROMOTION BOOK.
new and Scientific ManuIing System for the Culva-
ton Of all kinds OF Grains rassee Fodder and Pastures
upon an kinds of slj Proved by actual ISperimen,s
and based on evident truths; Designed TO improve
Agriculture In all its banehesJ represented by upwnrus
Of hundred and hy engravings 81 the nott Naiun-
ble 6Jssses and Plants connected with the system
aty Dr. G.. G. RElNuOLDs
BoALsBuRe, CENTRE CO., PA.
N his treatise II will be that the object has been
to give the Farmer that kind OF Information which
enables him to make practical application TO fertlze his
and and ncreose his grain, fodder aud pasiurage The
doctrines taught by this manung and fodder and pas
ure cultivation system RATIONAL cen and evident, ana
sugges improvement IN the mode Of agriculture hither
to unknown TO farmers and which, if adopted and
carefully rtscticed cannot fail TO advance the interests Of
the farming community Such work has been much
wanted, nS Il fills void which Inns long been f,is but
which there has hitherto been attempt to supply and
of Centre and Huntingdon couniies we recom-
mend the work tn every farmer fully believe that
they will reap the greatest possible benefit from ii
paniel Mosser, Philip Meyer,
Christian Dale, Jacvb Moyer,
George RopI, Henry Noycr,
Jscoi Alosscr, Samuel Gilana,
John Bniey George Jack,
Samuel Duncan, John Hartman,
Jonu New ilianM, George Buchanan,
George GuyeI Jr. Francis Alexander,
John Carper, John Nef, Sen'r.
John Husson, John IIofer,
Samuc Wilson, Chrislinn Hofer,
George w. Meek, Joseph Baker
IT, Tie above work is FOR sae by Rev } g MCKEE
HAN Milton, Northumberland county, Ia. Price $40
August I, ls57.-3mo