davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-12

MONUMENT AND STATUE TO ETHAN ALLEN.
IL was intended TO have the monument 10 Ethan Allen
completed before winter; but unexpected hindrances
have delayed the work and will be finished TIL
season But besides the monument provided for by lc
gislatve enactment the purpose is 70 have charac
ersc colossal statue probably Of granite and executed
by an artist OF genius placed on the top Of the column
Leave was obtained Of the Legislature TO have this token
OF Individual respect for the memory of the hero sur
mount the public memorial Of the State The of such
statue will be 81 O00 and subscription is now in most
successful progress under the authority Of the committee
John N. Pomeroy and Charles Adams Esqures, to raise
the means Mr. Warren Root of this place for the pre-
sent has il in charge The subscriptions limited
dollar from each individual fsave that heads of families
are allowed to give at that rate for the members of
their famlies so that no one need be hndered from
joining in work SO grateful TO the feelings
Of vermonters. To time and expense, all subscrp
tons are paid as they subscribed. As the
amount Is raised land that could be done in week If
persons enough could be called upon that time) the
committee will place the execution of the statue pro-
gress SO that when the monumental column raised tho
statue can be elevated 10 its place also-hus avoiding
further delay and heavy additional expense-Burliag-
ton VI, Free Press Dec, 4.
MONUMENT TO CAPTAIN THOMAS PETIGRU, OF THE
There is to be at the marble yard of Mr. VIM.
7. White, in Meeting street, handsome monument 10 be
erected to the memory of Capt Thomas Petgru who,
will be remembered died quite suddenly at Washington
in March last Its form ocagon obelisk feet in
height constructed of the finest Italian MARBLE exqui
site polish square has sides of three feet three
inches In width, with octagon shaft taperng to ten
inches IN diameter. The inscriptions as follows
On the east-sacrcd to the memory Of Thos. Petgru,
United States naval commander Born I'd June la Died
9th OF March, 1857
On the north-Courage feeling and truth marked his
course In the naval service he enforced the wholesome
laws of discipline In private life he extended the open
hand Of charity he loved justice and made the offender
bow to its mandate He was, therefore prosecuted Vim
deated in the face of day he wounded the dark,
and died at his post demanding reparstion.
On the southClouds obscured the evening OF his day,
and he bore the hardest trials without descending from
the leayen Of manly character Friendship mourned by
his dying bed will the Of their loss depart with
life from the bosom Of those who with conuga and fra
ternal affection, trace this tomb to his memory.
On the west is the United States naval OF arms and
on the scroll the inscription rerite peur.
We understand the monument is to be removed TO the
former residence Of Captain Petgru in the country
wnnsboro where is to be erected-Charicston Courier,
Dec 3.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-12
ELopKxExr IN Mrssounr.-it is with panied and

ELoPEMENT IN MIssoURI.-it il with panied and
disguised feelings that announce the elopement Of
slas May and Mrs Mary b., wife OF Melvin Mckee all OF
this county Messrs May and Mckee were both wealthy
farmers, and had lived close to each other for years
peace and friendship. Mr. Mckee IL a worthy citizen,
having the most unexceptionable character. May had
also been esteemed an honorable Both had fam
les and outward fortune could have added anything
the family Of either Mr. Mckee had lived with his wife
happily for the space Of eleven years May likewise had
lived happily with his WIFE so far know for a much
longer time He had two daughters married and settled
IN the county-a son, not grown, and little daughter
four or five years old. Mrs. Mckee the mother OF
three living children the youngest only about years
old MessTs May and Mckee about the age, We
suppose As years, Mrs. Mckee Is % or % That the
parties " this great crime satisfied with their
families aud situations In life OF those mysteries OF
human nature hard to account for Perhaps they could
have given the cause themseyes.W MOI Argus,
Nor. 81
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-12

Before Hon. Judge Thompson and Jury.
ISLANDER ON A YOUNG WIDOW.

Before Hon. Judge thompson and Jury.
ISLANDER ON YOUNG WIDOW.
Drc il.-kIiso,eth Sanford H. James Cochrdne The
plaintiff Is a widow lady young md Of prspossessng ap.
pearance, and tenant OF the defendant, No.
Tenth street The defendant is wealthy man, residing
in the same neghborhocd II appears that the sub "
September last the defendant got into alteration with
some gentlemen friends ef Mrs Sandfosd in front of her
residence, when she and lady companion 10 the
window whereupon the defendant said 10 q the gen
tlemen, they referring 20 the two ladiee care nothing
but va, aud you keep them" Special damages were
laid in the complaint and proved trial that the
lady who had employed the plaintiff for several years az
seamstress 10 consequence OF this accusation, dis
charged her and refused 10 associate with her.
After an elaborate charge 10 the Jury by the Court, IN
which the Judge referred 10 the painful ecs and conse
quences necessarily resulting TO the character Of the plain
to- " the Jury believed the slanderous words imputed
actually uttered BY the defendant and laying down
the rule Of law applicable 70 such actions the ury retired
and in very short time returned with verdict for plain
til for $500.
VINO rs THE STREET COMMISSIONER
Smith " The Mayer n al n Netc Tork.-The plaintiff
appointed Inspector ~ Ff,y second street by Mr.
Taylor late street Commissioner on the 24h o. Novem-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-12
Affairs In Warrington.
Correspondence Of the Philadelphia Bulletin.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 0, 1857.

An Office Broking Establishment.
The confusion Of parties which were great enough be-
fore the session opened greater since the recep
ton Of the message and the discussion Of to-day There
all sorts of heartburnngs and disorders among people
of all parties and the Pennsyvanans have rather moro
than their share Of these well the public interest
excited by them In the strife about Cabinet and other
places dispensed by the President there have been some
places caused which likely to be troublesome for
some time to come.
Among the affairs of this kind there relating TO the
Hon. j. Clancy Jontes, member OF Congress from Berks
county, that particularly interesting. will be remem
bered that Mr.. Jones last Spring. prominent cand
date for Cabinet Office, and will also be remembered
that he did not get IT, will also be remembered that
failing in this M Jones turned his attention 10 obtaining
political or other advantage by other In the fall IL
announced with quite flourish, that Mr. Jones, this
plain transformations representative Of plain unostenta
ous Old Berks, had rented a house in Washington for
50 900 ycar-just the amount Of his compensation
member. This rather startled Old Berks and inquiries
were made in Washington in regard to the affair. BY
other the contract for the lease Of the
rumor that had becomej current, that Mr. Jones, in
taking the house. was setting the business OF broker
OF public FOR the two persons who went his secu
rity for the payment Of the rent prominent app
cants for important oces-the City Post Once and the
Marshaship Of the District Of Columbia. No doubt Mr.
Jones to derive much advantage from this arrange
men The Developments, far as they have gone, have
made good deal Of stir among the Pennsyvanans, and
doubtless all the facts will be laid before the constituents
Of the honorable gentleman.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-12
Messages Of the Governor Of virginia.


Gov Hcnry A. Wise transmitted 70 the Legislature of
Virginia. which convened at Richmond on the 7th instant
three distinct messages, each being long as any
th emanated from the Executive Of this STATE and
together would make about twenty i've columns of the
herald.
No treats Of the trade, and finances Of the
several states the condition Of the banks the currency
&C. and in these respects much document for the
whole country as il is for the Old Dominion.
No enters into the subject of the usury laws and the
legal Of interest," together with the which
have produced decline in the price of Virginia State
bonds.
No. 3 is divided into a variety of subjects. The
Governor explains why he did not appoint day for
thanksgiving presents the affairs of the public works,
gives the condition of the treasury opens the armoes to
view Of the deences OF the State deplores the nef
ciency Of the militia looks into the lunatc asyums and
public buildings his recommendation TO put tax
on oysters and closes with the following reference
federal relations ~
During the last year election for President and Vice
President Of the United States held which porended
saved from apprehended evils which will not recaptu
late, in order to avoid irritating the temper Of the times
But Mt moment dark cloud shrouded the heavens Of
happy country and seemed ready TO burst and
destroy our many rich and glorious blessings Then
felt called on to address TO certain of the State exc
letter Of which the accompanying copy Its Oh
ects to defend the rights and liberties OF the State Of
Virginia, 10 protect her people and TO save the Union
Happily the election itself accomplished these objects and
there nothing more for me to do but 10 rejoice with
every patriot the result The for the future
far better than they have BEEN and the warnings Of the
past potent to dispe the clouds which lately
dark and threatening Our federal relations now in
safe hands, and with abiding confidence leave them
there, TO be watched and guarded by jealous vigilance,
but be disturbed by faction be destroy
ed the selfish sinister sectional spirit Of dsorganiza
ton recommend that we all, in all tire departments,
unite band of brothers, TO attend, undivided and
spent for this session at least the business rela
tions Of our own blessed commonwealth.
Governor Wise should succeed to the Presiden
cy the government might safely dispense with the
vices a Cabinet and thereby the expense for in
those three messages nearly all the subjects apperanng
to the departments treated with the greatest
mnutencss.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-12

Scnr Maryland Chase, Alexandria. days
Schr Ann n, simonson Georgetown, DO.
schr Montezuma, Turner. orand. Nc. 10 days.
Schr Kossulh Cocker Newhurypori, days.
sehr Willard Fillmore Turle Boston for PHILADELPHIA
Schr Coodspesd. -. New Loniau.
Sch, Medorn Rhodes Rondou, for Danvers.
SIoop r Brown, Gardiner. Providence.
Hloop VIM Bowen, Haliock, Providence.
Steamer Westchester, Ciayf Providence
BELOW.
Bark Carolina Tamsn, from Cbsreston with cotton &c. 70
Durham Dnnon.
Brig Emily Davis from Charleston with cotton &C. 70 Dun
ham Dimon-Boh by seamtug VIM Webb, Capt Chas
Hazard
SAILED
Ship G Humphrey New Orleans.
Wind during the day NV
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-12
MARITIME INTELLIGENCE.


STEAMERS TO AND PROM HAVANA.
PBul New York ID arriving NJ Havana Sh
and New Orleans lth From New Orleans Dh, Havana 20
arriving ri New York 18th.
QvAEER Crrr-From York IN Of each month arriving
~ Havana h, and Mobile 18th Prom Mobile I'd, Havana
1th arriving at New York 18th.
CApAvsA-Frem New York l2h, arriving Al Havana 1T,h
arriving Of New ysrk 3D.
EuyIss crrr-Fror New York l7h arriving Havana "a
and New Orleans 18Th From New Orleans 9Th, Havana Sh
arriving Al New York 18th.
BLACK wARrlor-From New York zh, arriving at Havana
1st and New Orleans a. Prom New Orleans i2h Havana
1Ah arriving At New York 18th
1sApxr-From Charleston 4th and i1h due At Havana IN
and I'd From Havana 10Th and 25h due At New York leh
and sle.
When The above dates fall Sunday The viii sail
on Monday, except from New Orleans
THE OVERLAND MAIL TO INDIA AND CHINA.
The following be Of value 10 those having correspond
The mail, leaves Southampton the 9Th and ch Of each
month. and
Arrives Gibraltar about the 9Th and 18th Of same month
Arrives 81 Malta about the i4h and 5rh ~ montg
Arrives a Alexandria about the 18th Of and th OF fol-
lowing month.
following month.
1Th ~ following month.
rival for Bombay, and lith 70 s0h for China, &c.
ALsArAo rvw yonH-rHrs DAT.
SUE nfsrs ~ NOON Rfsxs morn ~
SUE SETS ............. B sreH vAraR..'.....eve IL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-12

LATE STREET COMMISSIONER.
I've u~trcdk X lee and Geo Tdvlor IN Nan.
hdhdn Ife fnsVrdnoe Company and OJseisa Tdvor I'm
september last molten made in this matter for
Juh.uon " restrain the defendants from raging 70 and
Mrs Isygr from receiving the Of ~ 600 being the
amount !" policy Of insurance on the life n her late
nnspana Joseph Taylor formerly Street Commissioner
Inc mouoh was ~ that time denied. This day the case
up for trial The complainant sStes that oseph
Tay caused his We 70 be insured and made assign
ment OF he pohoy another person, who assigned ~
the plaintiffs The defendant, Mrs Taylor claims that the
policy paid for with her money by her husband who
simply acting ne her agent tina, the assignment was
fraudulent because consideration was given therefor
and was obtained frop him on bis death bed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-12

OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH NEW GRANADA.
The Gaeta Qfeia of Bogoa of the 26th OF September
hast, publishes correspondence which took place be
tween Gen Cass and Gen Berran, the Minister Plenpo
Tertiary at Washington.
The government having determined to send out new
Commission to examine the Ishmus Of Dsrien, and
Lieut. A. NJ Craven, OF the navy and Lieut. Nathaniel
kcher Of the army having been detailed for that
VICE the Secretary of the Navy requested Gen Cas- TO
take the necessary steps to obtain the consent of tho New
Granadan government to their labcrs wfAin its domain
Gen, Cass accordingly addressed Official Gen
Herran, stating the circumstances and asking that he
would communicate the subject with his government,
there representative OF the United States
Bogota Gen Herran al the following reply
LEGATION oF NEW GRANADA
WASHINGTON, July %, 1857,
The undersigned, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
the Of Gen Cass Secretary Of state for the
United States dated yesterday, desiring that the proper
communications should be made in order that the
officers detailed BY the government Of the United States TO
explore the Lthmus Of Dariep may ind no obstacle in
performing their mission; and together with the note
came passports issued for the two officers and copy Of
tic note Of the Navy Department
THIS Legation will ask from the government Of New
@shsda by the next packet, the issuing Of the proper
orders that authorities OF the republic afford all the
facilities their power for the OF the proposed
expedrion Meanwhile these orders are coming from
Bogoa TO the State OF Panama and 10 the province Il
Choco, the undersigned makes Of the authority he
holds 10 offer TO the government Of the United States
nc u new Hfahauas prfuiirstuu W nhhc Tue
exploration and every oopera,on the state Of Pana
well the lsthmus Of Darien, that the author
ties Of the country give For that purpose have the
honor enclose note for the Governor Of the state Of
Panama and a recommendation 10 any officers citizens
n all the territory which the Commission may visit and
return the two passports properly ulSed
The policy that New Granada has adopted In regard TO
The points Of It's territory where ntcroceanio communica
tons may be opened, Il 10 throw them open In order that
There may be made ~ many explorations aud studies
may facilitate the construction OF the communications,
with the view that all nations may use those which NAV
be constructed The exploration about be undertaken
under the auspices Of the government Of the United States
will give great satisfaction in New Granada and the
dersgnod, In the name OF his government Gen
Cas- Of this adding that this legation always ready 10
cooeraie In every possible way, u carry the great
tieA of tho government Of the United States.
The undersigned reterstes 10 Cen Cas- the
Of his high and distinguished consideration,
To Gen LKwu Cas-. r. A. HE.RRAN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-12

CLEARED
ship Gen Gushing, Dow. Sydney ESw-R W Cameron.
ghip Tno, plumer, Hnrnpore-Sinken Iruusde.
ship Sunny 4outh Stephenson. Rio JaneroGeorge Moke
shin Reed Prchle. Gasrow-C Duncan.
Bark Tngarella, Bunker, Peruambuco-Aymar Co.
BARK Bsrss 0,r), Wellington, bermuda
Bark W n Chandler, Gage Moble-Eagle Hazard.
Brig W Angler, Toohaker wilmington-fi u Brookman
schr Mary Elizabeth Br) Gillsnd Flores and MARKETED
v Buckley.
schr Marine Powell wilmIngton-ES Powell
Schr Hickman, Baynum, Newcsstle-B Fox A Go.
Schr Cabot. Hamilton, Boston J " Nicksrson.
Steamer Locust Point. French. Baltimore.
Steamer Sarah, Johns, Philadelphia
ARRIVED.
Bark John Benson Gardner Havana II days with sugar
tn Sturges Co.
Brig Nate Heath Kechan Cardenas Nov 2s with sugar
&C. ~ Mora Nephew Experienced heavy weather on the
passage.
Brig Remington tof Mysc) Jones 81 Marks Nov ana
Key West 2sh with cotton &C 10 Brodie Pettes Nov IL
ashore North Key shoa Tortugas and was got on
18th after taking out portion Of cargo with loss OF rudder
and leaking Experienced heavy weather during the
passage.
schr sidonia dpr) Bloomer CORVALLIS Ms n days with
potatoes 10 VIM Church - -.
schr Sarah johnson Rr) Riley, Annapolis Ns, 20 days
with potatoes, 10 q A DeWolh
schr Brunsay g mass) Taylor, Charleston, days,
with cotton, 10 Gibbs Co
schr Col saiiery, Taylor, Charleston ldays, with cotton
&C 10 McCready, Mott 60.
schr Nv Rover jackson, Wilmington, Nc, 4days.
Sch Leroy Osborn, Norfolk, 8 days
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-27
uorsF OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. CHESTER having been brought to the bar bY
the Sergesptat Arms the Speaker proposed 10 bin TIA
ouestieIs heretofore ordered 10 DO put namely way Ia
ia NOT appear before the Select Committee in pursu
snce of the summons Of the 9TH inst. and whether he
was now resdy to such proper questions as may
be put br the Committee. Mr. Chesters answers untf
oath were read. To the first question, he says he
never entertained nor inten6ed any dtnespec 10 the
Committee of the House but having made arrange
ments before this subpoena was issued, summonog HIN
to appear before the Committee, 10 return homo an
attend to private business, which could not be
elected without great detIiment 10 his interests, al
urder these circumstances he did not think IL wasr
quied that no should attend on the precise day nanet
and bad il not been for the stonn he should have oeei
here on Monday last, without the agency Of the Ser
geant at Alms who would bear wtness that he evincd
10 disposition By hd6eas corpus or otherwise, 70 avoid
the summons.
To the second inquiry he says he Is now ready and
will answer
ton OF Mr. Florence Mr.. Chester was discharged from
arrest.
Thursday and Saturday were set apart for the co.,
sderacn of business relative 10 the Territories two
former DAYS occupied for that purpose we're absorbed
BY questions Of privilege.
ON molten OF Mr.. QUITMAN, the House, under Z
Suspension of the rules passed the bill increasing the
pay Of commissioned officers in the army, and military
storekeepers twenty dollars month. and commulahoa
to thirty cents a ration.
The House passed the bill to enable property, 10
considerable amount belonging TO an emancipatei
slave who died intestate 10 descend 10 his slave wife
and children their owners being willing to set than
free The reason for this act is belief that the prop
erty under the laws Of the District OF Columbia scs
in The United States without such legislation. Al.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-27

Mr. lanes r. Doolittle, who was e'ccted to the
Tinted States Senate from Wisconsin on Friday
last By more than two-thirds vote OF theLeg's-
l.ture. is native of this State. He was b'rn All
bred st Warsaw, Wyoming County. lie began
lie as lawyer, but when he had barely a''ainei
his majority, he was the Democratic candidate t'r
the Assembly in Genesee County, and won golden
opinions for himself by his eloquence on the stump
The Democratic newspapers We'd with each other
in eulcgzing him as the leader among the young
men Of his party. But when the Democracy for
90. their principles in their name. Mr. Doohttle
len the orgapization, in which he had won his
Iaurels, and in l5is supported Martin Van Buren,
for the Presidency.
In 1850 be emgrated to Wisconsin. After
short but brilliant career at the BAR he WAS called
10 the bench Of that State where he acquitted him.
self TO the general satisfaction of the people. In
i656 he resigned his seat and returned to practice
at The bar. Mr.. DcoEt!le though under sir feet in
hight, is man of powerful build, with large head
and broad shoulders. His voice is at once strong
and musical, his diction pure, and his manner tA,t
of the orator. We predict for him a successful
career N tie new post to which his adopted State
has called him.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-27
NETWORK LEGISLATURE
SENATE.

ALBANY, Monday, Jan. ", 1851.
Mr. MADDEN reported bill for the amendment OF
the general Insurance law so far as relates to Marine
and Mutual Insurance Companies. This bill provides
that no Company shall make adividend when the CAPT
tai stock will be- impaired thereby, and that in case
.uoh dividend il made the stockholders DO held ind.
yidually responsible for the amount of it, allows any
such Company TO increase its cash capital 10 any
amount deemed proper by il.
Mr.. MADDEN reported favorably on the bill to Ia.
crease the Mercantile Insurance Co.'s capital 10
$4,000.
Mr.. Nadden's bill In relation TO Mutual Insurance
COMPARES provides that no dividend shall ever b
made by any Company incorporated under this act
nhGever It's capital stock Is impaired, or when me
capts stock and any dividend made shall subject e.es
c1ediior. Of Ia eopsny to the extent Of such dividend re-
esyed by him Il ssl Be Lawful for any Mutual
provisions this unite cs capital to extent =.
an security e the esSgr. ., SSes , sns s
provided in the sh section Of the General insurance .w Anf
Gfh n O" - e r. 1sso st CASH
whether payable in foil by ustalmeut shall each se ad
III, Individual subscpton or such proportion thereof .h,
be requisite in order to satisfy the debts OF s4d Company until
,ha be nab the capital =. the Company ia payment
fea IN tic election 81 Trustees to one vote On o.cE 800 4
their stock The customary regulations for transfer are pou-
bill was also introduced similar in its provisions,
for the benefit Of the Mercantile Insurance Company
which bss special charter.
MIR. HALE, from lLe COmunlttec on fDNucRos oaa
Elections, reported unanimously against Mr.. Bars
petition The contested seat Of the Third District,
confirming Mr.. Sickles in his seat.
NOTICES or BILLS.
To reduce the number Of Loan Commissioners 10 ons
in each county
BY Mr. RfDER-To repeal all laws authorizing
horse-racpg in the State, and TO repeal the bill Tor the
incorporation OF the Company TO Improve the Breed
Horses.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
p,, Mr pETTN-Jmnoeinp A nen elty of lGlHt
for TIE destruction Of small birds.
BILLS PASSED.
To cell the Walabout battle-ground.
To amend the charter OF the Lefferts Bank.
resolution requesting information Is 10 the nun-
Der of pardons granted by the Executive OF this Sas
for tie last ten yesrs adopted.
Mr.. BROOKS offered q resolution requiring the
opinion Of The Attorney General as TO whether II vas
constitutional for the Legislature Governor TO sp
point any officers whose duties pertain solely to cities
and vilsges. Laid over.
Hr Brooks's bill TO create Board Of Canvasserss
New-YoIk was discussed till the aiiournmsnt Ne
action wac tsken On it. Adjourned.