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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-23
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FIRE IN THE MERCHANTS ExcHASGE, WALL
srRElr-FIRxsAS Rus OvER.-Lsa night about 10
O'clock. Bank Watchman James Brush while pstroli-
ING his beat in Wall street, found the atmospheso
strongly impregnated with the smell Of burning oily
rsgs and subsequently discovered bright light 10 the
upper part Of the Merchants Exchange building He
at once gave the alarm Of fire. and entering the build
py aroused the persons having the care of the prem
ises. who were asleep in room on the top foor.
The fremen coon arrived and sscended to the fourth
floor where they found fire in the premises of Aessrs!
Rawdop, Wright & Hatch bank note epgrsvers The
flames were speedily extiDgushed, and before causing
much damsge. 49,
The building being fre-prOof sustained bat n''''
demsge.
The FIRE is supposed to have originates nom spoa-
tapeous combustion Of some oily rags useo " No
epgravers in cleansing their tools.
Hugh Heron, member Of No. ~ Hose COMPANY
while proceeding to the fire, was run over N DeoA
,,,.r .,reet opposite tho Park, by engine No. an4
~. ,;b. broken. The injured man was taken TO tho
Saoo,a ward Station House and thence to the Hos
pital. H., ..s..
oae,poop. fire broke out in the third story Of build
ing No. 273 Bowery, occupied BY james Thron.
Dsgueneotypst. The fire is said to have been oausea
by the explosion Of q fluid lamp. Damage to The
amount of 500 was sustained. s-.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-23
STORMS IN NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Correspondence of The N. Y Tribune.
W.IpoIr ~ n Julv % Ia

Correspondence of The N. Y. Tribune.
WALpOLE, n. H., July 20, 1857.
A violent storm of rain, accompanied by unu-
sually heavy thunder and vivid lightning, passed
over tie eastern part of this town this afternoon.
One man, a Mr.. Gates, highly respectable farmer,
while returning from the bayfield, was struck by
lightning and instantly killed-the fluid entering
the upper part of his body and passing of at the
feet, leaving small aperture near the toes OF each
foot.
A brother Of Mr. Gates, who was near hons at
TIE time, was also made insensible by the shock
but immediate medical assistance being had, the
latter is likely TO recover.
At neighboring dwelling the daughter OF Mr.
Cbss Watkins, while being occupied in the kitchen
near the cooking stove, was Frustrated to the moor
BY the electric current which struck the roof OF the
house aid passed down the chimney. She Is Sc
yerely injured, but is in fair way OF recovery
Crops are IN a promising condition in this section
Of country, everything looking well with the exceP-
ton of corr, which u.s. az everywhere else this
season. q little late.
Your. A READER OF THE TRIBUNE.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-23
FROM BOSTON.
From An Oecasioral Correspondent.


Boston, July 81, 1857.
So many things have happened since l wrote
last. of teliabls kind, that really l don't know
where TO begin You have heard and told OF the mir
acle worked by our Mayor and Aldermen, though
they have generally the reputation of being no con-
jurers. There has been nothing like It since the
Alderman that was the travelling companion Of
the Prophet Balaam opened his mouth and spake.
They actually procured ourth-of-July Grafton
TO be read A most amazing Circumstance, and
utterly without parallel since the early days of the
Republic. And not only 90, but it is affirmed they
were the occasion of several newsboys retiring
with independent fortunes, such was the demand
for newspapers that contained the Grafton the
Municipal Fathers were not thankful for. Aud
since then the pamphlet edition has been going off
like hot cakes, and like them, too, burning a good
many fellows fingers that have undertaken to
NEEDLE with it. And then they have given ma
tioDsl currency to the phrase, coined by Mr. Alger
of complimentary fiuDkeyism, which would have
fallen to the ground and been lost rs is the common
lot Of all Issues uttered on the Fourth OF July,
had they but held their tongues about 1t. II
was not precisely 4" funkeyism, what they did. 1t
hardly amounted to that 1t was rather " foot
beyism," or the act Of the ambitious youths that
ciean the funkcys shoes, in the hope Of one day
growing up to stand in them.
IL ID odd what general relief Mr.. Ayers season.
able words seemed to give. ! had no idea that the
Ieeg OF resentment of the insult offered to NewEh-
gano IN the invitation Of Fugtive-Slaye-Law Ma
son 10 Bunker Hill was so widespread. Every
oody, except email remnant Of IIunkerism of the
roA ana courier stripe, expressed the liycliest sat
isfacton that il bad been 50 publicly and properly
rebuked. think The Courier and Enquirer hit the
exact truth IN quotation saw from il charac.
ierizlpg that invitation. Iapprehcnd that if | hum
bly, entreat person 10 come to my house who
know would never invite me into his, but ON the
contrary, would kick he out if / went II ia AN act
Of funkeyism. Now, every body knows that if Vr.
ginia were inaugurating statue Of Washington at
Richmond, she would nj yer invite Massachusett, in
the persons Of her Senators; but that if either Mr.
Sumner or Mr.. Wilson should venture TO appear
there, their reception would be anything but 'com-
Pimentary." Why, then, should Massachusetts
men invite Virginia in the person of her Senator
land sneh Senator to insult their Oil mother and
Ser sous on Bunker Hill, as this man Mason took
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-23

SEIZURE or GOODS sCPTospD TO HAVE BEEN
STOLEN Officers Matthews ard Sherer OF the Four
teenth Ward yesterday searched the apartments oc-
copied by an Italian by the raoe Of Leone, at No
Centre MarketpIace, ana brought away large trunk
which had been packed up ready for move; ant on
examination of toe same, it found to contain lot
of vest patterns, six crava,s four dozen fine hair
brushes, quantity OF jewery including ring which
bad been Invested of the diamonds ard the cpen;ngso
which correspond with the sizes of these diamonds
found wrnp up in piece of paper, in tine possession
of the woman who has been living with the Italian.
that ehot Policeman Anderson. Leone himself Is
among the missing.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-23

CRIcxEr-The annual match between the First
Eleven of the New. York" and "St. George" Clubs
was commenced upon the grounds at Hoboken yes
terday forenoon at IL O'Clock. The New York Club
won the toss and sent Sharp and Joseph fist to the
wickets, against the bowling Of Connery and Sam
Wright, and the wicketkeeping of Lang-Barnett
lorg-stoppiDg The New York concluded their first
innings about oclock, with 10 upon the score. St.
George commenced with Lang and Wallen at the bat,
against the bowling of Barker and Cuyp-Higham, Of
course, keeping wicket and Fletcher as "lopgstop."
When the stumps were down St. George had scored
IGo, with two wickets to fall Burnett and COngreve
being in. The game is to be continued TO day. The
following is the score:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-23
FOURTEENTH WARD REPUBLICANS.

The Republicans Of the Fourteenth Ward held a
meeting at their rooms, No. 226 Grand street. The
President. DIR. SENDER, opened the meeting, after
which Mr.. JOIN FIrcH addressed the meeting, and
sad they bad assembled for the melanc hOly duty OF
announ cling the death of one of their number, Mr..
Eugene Anderson, who had been inhumanly murdered,
While in the faithful discharge Of his duty. lie moved
that Committee be appointed to draft suitable reso-
buttons.
While the Committee were dschareing their duties,
Isaac q. DAYTON made a very feeling speech in re-
gard Ia the deceased.
The Committee then reported the following resolu-
lens:
R,ord That the Republicans Of the Fourteenth Ward Of
the City NewYort have heard with profound regret OF the
of Eugene Anderson metropolitan Policeman,
while in discharge Of his duty brave and honest add
his life in protecting the property OF American czens con-
ResoIred That deeply sympshlze with the relatives Of
he that the officers aud members Of this Associ
alton WILL citizens attend the funeral OF the deceased and
bs copy Of these resolutions duly authenticated, be pre-
s.nted to the imIHedste friends Of deceased
resolution was offered by Mr.. ROBERT G. MoSr-
GoNERY that suitable badge be procured for men,
her. of the Association and that they attend in body
be fur ersl on Sunday next Adopted.
After some other nnimportant business the meeting
Adjourned
A Finance Committee was appointed by the JsN
Committee of Citizens, Fremen and Police at their
meeting last evening TO make arrangements for the
fnneral Of Officer Anderson and any contributions can
be made to that Comm ittee eli her Of the following
places, viz: to Joseph Rscey, No. Is Center Market
Judge Philip, No. 6S White street. or s. l.. Macon
Der, No. l66 Elm street.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-23

BRoADwAI-An effort is being msde to rescue this
great tboroughfse from the chronic curse of mud and
duet. The merchants, residents and Others doing
distress On the street. feeling just pride in this the
main shorougbfare Of city, but which feeling Is too
often hsmbed by the disgraceu fact that the street 10
covered with mud TO such degree as to render it Q
by-woTd and reproach, filed with dust 10 aste
make comfort or decency therein impcssible;
which mud and dust is the cause OF immense loss 10
the deposit Of dust upon their premises to an extent
runous to goods and merchandise apd understanding
that the city authorities will not authorize the cleaning
If il ofteneY than twice per week-a system which
they deem totally inadequate, by reason of the i'm
mepse travel over the strect-have agreed to pay the
weekly sun of 50 cents for enc year from date tho
said moneys to be paid II. A. Smith, upon condition
that he places complete set of his streessweepiag
machines with their tenders or waterdgh carts, apart
for the exclusive purpose of cleaning Broadway for
one year, and that he fully performs the following
contract: l. To thoroughly clean the whole carriage
surface Of Broadway from Bowling Green to Union
Square, once every - hours Sur days excepted, ano
10 remove Immediately .herefrom all dust, oirt or mud
80 swept UP. The work to be done between tho
hours of ii o'clock p. n. and oclock q. IN. q 10
keep the street. in times Of frost and snow, In good
travelling order free from mud or slush. 5. Should
the subscriptions, IN ADDITION 10 the amount pau "
the city, warrant to sweep the sidewalks each night
Also, to sweep that portion Of the streets which
in mediatey intersect Broadway. 1t is hoped thai
every merchant, stoiekeeper or others residing or
doing busine.s on Broadway, recoeotng its condition
the past year. Winter and Summer, will unite in this
movement particularly as it is propnsed to have tho
whole control of it's cleansing under she supervision Of
a committee selected by the subscribers.
Such are the propositions, and we understand that
several leading men, including Tiffany Ellis s. Co.,
Mr.. Haughwout Nr. Genin, Messrs. Bowen & Nc
Nance and others, getting the affair into practical
shape. That it is perfectly easy to keep Broadway 20
clean that there would be percepuble dust or mud
therein, is clear enough. That the City Government
will do it, is beyond hope. Therefore, this enterprise
Of the merchants will go forward and II fairly tried
will probably astonish people who believe that
tirt is tho ineradicable curse Of cities.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-23

American Consul ordered them to be seat home Ia
irons. Capt. Allen being unable 10 procure new To
fake their place, determined to take the ship rome
with them, and on his arrival delivered them to Uned
States Deputy Marshal Russell at New Bedford who
conveyed them to all The prisoners will be tied ia
this CITY.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-23

MECHANICS ISsrIrUrE.-The Philosophical C'ae
held regular conventional meeting last evening". ssd
closed the consideration of Engineering. Prof. Aspsa
presided, and many valuable facts were ~s.ee.
subject Of the origin and progress OF inc Sao ..s
Telegraph was selected, on mooon OF MI
for consideration next Wednesday svea'nG' ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-23

AITFaPr TO KiLL.-On Saturday night John Hat
IenLeck of Dover, Duchess Co., was arrested on
Il srpe 81 assault with intent u kill Officer Mar.hal
sarrfcd the arest but not without difficulty as Hal
iepbeck made use of q knife and gun in resistance.
He Is now in jail.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-23
HUDSON RIVER ITEMS.
rIRE IN A NAIL FACTORY.
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ibis city.

rIRE IN NAIL FACTORY.
Correspondence Of The NJ r. Tribune.
MILTos, Ulster Co., N r., July q, 1857.
The spoke, aIhelve and pail factory Of David
Coleman was burned this forenoon. There was q
large quantity of finished spokes and pals and ssss
quartity of stock on hand. Loss about 5000; in
sured in the Home Insurance Company for 5000.
Part of the building was occupied by S. s. Howard,
manufacturer Of coffee, rpce and corn mills, straw
cutters &c. Loss about 5000; no insurance. It
the 6rst day they had the engine, and the fro
originated in the fre-room among the shaviogs used
for fuel and rapid was the spread Of the as,nes
that there nothing rescued-the wsterwheel only
being saved BY keeping il continually running.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-23

EFFECTS OF THE STORM IN DvrcHsss CorSrY.--
Immense damage has been done during the lac thua-
der storm on the Hudson River by lightning. barn
belonging to David d. Jones, in Beeknsn, Daichess
county, was struck by Lightning and consumed With IL
contents, as we'll as several others.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-23

Tb. poles Of the earth vice ten degrees and more
H,o, he ,,n,s axle ~

but il must be remembered that The Courier had
Lot then been established. Still, desire it to be
understood that l express no opinion IN qaestlon
of such delicacy No theory of this kind should be
received as certain unless supported by repeated
observations and well-ascertained facts.
3D. ! have variety of other things to say touching
matters spiritual and temporal; among them some
thing opropos to the letter addressed to me through
YOUR columns by OK" But they must all wait
unit. more convenient season, which We will hope
msv soon arrive BYLEs.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-23

BuRsrp IN BED.-On Friday night female de-
mestc in TIE employ of ID. V. N. Houghtaling Of
Saue critics, Ulster County, was shockingly burned
while lying in bed. The fire ignited by the blaze
of candle which she left burning upon retiring One
eide of her body and leg terribly burned but
il is hoped that vital part has been reached and
that Ls r life may be spared.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-23

SUICIDE.-A German in the employ Of Hiram
Clak Of North East, Dutchess County, committed
suicide on Saturday afternoon by shooting himself
He had been unwel for several days previous and
further cause is assigned for the rash act Hc was
younp m an and unmarried.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
FOR THE RAPID CURE OF


 TOUGHS, Colds, Hoarseness, Influenza, Bron- SD chitis Whooping Cough, Group, Asthma ln cipient Consumption, and for the relief of consump- tive patients in advanced stages of the disease.
 We need not speak to the public of its virtues throughout every town, and almost every hamlet of the American States its wonderful cures of pumona- " complaints have made it already known. Nav few the families in any civilized country this continent without some personal experience of its effects; and fewer yet the communities anywhere which have not among them some living trophy of it's victory the subtle and dangerous diseases of the throat and lungs While 1t is the most powerful antidote vet known to man for the formidable and dangerous diseases of the pulmonary organs, it is als1 the pieasantest and safest remedy that can be employed for infants and young persons Parents should have it in store against the nsidous enemy that steals upon them unIrepared. We have abund- ant grounds to believe the CHERRY PICTORIAL saves lives by the consumptonsit it prevents than those it cures. Keep it by you, and your colds while they curablc, nor neglect them until no human skill master the memorable canker that fastened the vitals, eats your life away.
 All know the dreadful fatality of lung disorders, and they know too the virtues of this remedy, we ed not do than them 1t Is still made the best it can be. We spare no cost no care, no toll to produce it the perfect possible and thus afford those who rely it the best agent which cur skill can furnish for their cure.
 Prepared by DR. J. C. AVER, Practical and Ana lytcal Chemist, Lowell, Mass and sold by 4. C. Smith, Litchiield c. McNe, Wolcottville: F. Beard man. New Milford Pratt < Foster, West Cornwall and by merchants and druggists throughout the country.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
THE BEE HIVE' REPLENISHED {! !
 .V'EsV' SPRL.VG GOODS,

q COMPRISING every variety and style of STAPLE O AND FANCY DRY GOODS, including BLACK AND COLORED DRESS SILKS. Berages, De Baiges. Poplins, Chali, Berage and Muslin DrLaines, Super Bl k Mohair Alpaca and Err Bombazine, French and English Ginghans, Printed Lawns, Brilliants and Calicoes-a large Stock.-Silk, Brocha Cashmere and Thihet SHAWLS.- Also, DRESS < MANTLE TRIMMINGS, all immense stock, including Buttons, Fringes, Laccs, and Mce Antique, velv.t and other Ribbons; of all widths and colors. GLOVES & Ho- sIEgY of all descrptions.-Silk, Linen and Cotton Laccs. Edgings, &c.-Embroderies, Flouncings. Col lars, Undersleeves, Wrought Edgngs X Inseftnss &c.-Curtain Musins, White and Colored Cambr1cs and Muslins of all styles.-White, Brown and bui1 Linens. shirtings, sheetings, Jeans, Shirts and Shirt Bosons, Printed shi, tings. .-Broadcloths Gas THING.-Floor Oil Cloths Room Paper-Hangings and Curtains-Geese Feathers. Ticking, Denilns, Flannels, Moreens. Diapers, &c. &c.-Ladies and Chdren's Boots Shoes, and Rubber OverShoes. GROCERIES of all kinds and CROCK KERT--All rery CHeop for Cash, Work, or Produce.
 N. B.-Shrts to be made up usua-and Towns Agent. $. N. BRONSON.
 May, 1857. tf-2
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
agrituIturdI.

TESTS OF FLoER-The Ohio Farmer publishes the following modes of observing the quality of four as furnished by an old -four dealer. Most of them are alreedy know, presume to the mass Of our readers. but 1t may do no harm to extend the in formation. We regret that the ancient trader did not show what p.rcalsr qualities are indicated by each test. have always imagnel that more im- dicatfon fquality ;-
 Lock at it's colo; ; if it is white, with slightly yelowish straw colored tint it is good sign if it is very white, with bueish cast, or with black specks in it, the four is not good
 Examine it's adhesiveness wet and knead little of 1t between the fingers If it works dry and elastic it is good if it works soft and sticky it is be sticky.
 Throw little lump of dry flour against dry smooth, perpendicular surface if it adheres in a lump. the flour has life in it if it falls like powder it is bad
 Squeeze some of the flour in your hand if it re. talns the shape given by pressure, that, too is a good sign
 recent communication from respectable parties in Philadelphia to the Aims Housa De- partmen of that city. although conveying but meagre amount of information on the same subject, seems entitled to attention. They assert that though not generally known to persons out of the trade it is fact that some barrels of four, bearing the same inspection mark of superfine, and examined by the same In spector, will make from thirty to forty loaves of bread niore, and is consequently worth to the con- sunier $l bO to S2 per barrel than other flour of the same inspection quality marked thereon but which only he detected by judges In view of the above facts which any baker testify to- these p,res offer, for commission. to select flour at low est prices, that trial, and comparing bills will save the treasury $1 50 per week.-Scientkc Amsri- can.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
Piano Fortcs, HaZletOn & Bros Piano FOrtes,
or Sale by A. & J. Dayton, wolcottville, ct

For Sale by A. & J. Dayton, Wolcottville ct wv HERE may be found fine assortment of W Piano Fortes, from 6 to 1-3 6 3-4, and IA octaves, manufactured of the best materials and pronounced by the most distinguished Artists to be unsurpassed in strength and purity of Tone. Wilibe sold the most reasonable terms and warranted to stand in any climate.
 At the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, New York, 1853, Prize Medal was awarded to Hazleton Brothers for the superior quality of the Piano Fortes, which tested in regard to Touch, Tone, Equality of Tone, and Durability of Tune In all these points, the Pianos of Hazeton Brothers placed in the highest grade and Medal awarded them by the following distinguished Artists: William Norris Chairman of Jury on Musical Instruments, Julien, R. S. Willis, Emeius Girac, Max Maretzek, T. Eistedt, Dwight, w. H. Fry, z Meignen, Jury on Musical Instruments, George F. Bristow Secretary of Jury on Musical Instruments.
 Also, Lighte, Newton and Bradbury's Piano Fortes which received the first premium at the World Fair, and the Fair of the American Institute at New York, 1853. Also Piano Fortes selected from other l;oston and New York manufacturers, to order the .boye are warranted to all who purchase.
 Melodeons usual, with l, ?, and sett of Reeds.
 4. & J. DAYTON. Wocottville, May 18th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03
INSTRUCTION.

CLM PARK SCHOOL for Young Gentlemen, E Litchfeld, Conn.,, five hours from New York. ) Counting room. for College and for Teaching. A limited humber can obtain board with the superin- tendent. Coed Board near, at satisfactory prices Instruction in German, and the French and Ita- lian by accomplished Teachers.
 SIMMER TERM commences on WEDNESDAY. the Sth of April
 Application should be made early to FARMER, BRACE & Co.,, No. f, Courtland-Street, New York or to the Superintendent,
 REV. JAMES RICHARDS, D. D.. or to CHARLES 4. SWIFT, A. B..
 Professor of Languages and Mathematics. Litchteld, Conn.,, March 26, 1857 tf-31
Litchfield enquirer., 1857-09-03

The carelessness, and might Id, the recIselss. ness of farmers is fully and frequently exhibited i'll the of their fences and along the roads Bordering their possessions in any of the more important portions or departments of the farm He who watches closely the seasons plants his seed at tho proper time and in the most approved manner gives the requisite culture to the growing crops and that whenever 1t is needcd-harv thoroughly and secures carefully be, in fact. we'll -do suc- ccssful farmer, but if the weeds allowed to ripen on his premises, and scatter their pernicious germs wherever the wind wileth he has yet to study the Iudiments of his profession.