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Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-12
Diabolical e,utrases.

Assaalf and -dftempf to Dro,rn Young
Fensoie.-A most daring and vilanous out
rage was perpetrated on Monday night upon
the person Of a young female, named Rachel
Pfernmann, who resides with her relations, a
German family, in the vicinity Of the Mohawk
bridge. 1t appears that between and 0
o'clock she was crossing the bridge on her
way to the residence Of her brother, who lives
near the house of her parents, when she en-
countered tall man whose features were
partially concealed by a slouched hat which
he wore low over the forehead AS she was
about passing him he stopped her, and made
an insulting proposition, to which she replied
by assuring him that she did not belong to
that class Of persons for which he appeared
to lake her. He then offered her money,
which she Indignantly refused, and threatened
to alarm the neighborhood, when he imme-
diately seized her around the waist, and with
hercuianean strength, lifting her as if she had
been child, threw her over the bridge into
the canal. One despairing scream and hea-
Wy splash and all was silent: but that cry was
borne upon the air, and reaching the ears of
some persons near, they hurried to the spot
in time to rescue her from drowning, but in
an almost senseless condition. She was con-
veyed to her home, where she lay all night in
dangerous state of delirium, the ruffianly
outrage having temporarily unsettled her rea-
son. No clue could be obtained of the in
famous scoundrel who perpetrated the act, nor
have the family anv suspicion as tn who the
miscreant might be; the police, however, are
upon the alert, and if apprehended we trust
he will be put through to the extent of the
law Cincinnati Commercial, 2lsi
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-12
The Foreign Appointments.

Much interest is evidently felt throughout
the country in reference TO the foreign ap-
pointments. This arises partially from the
fact, that never at any former period have
there been so largo number Of excellent
names presented for these appointments.-
The President will obviously be embarrassed
in his selections, not only by the number Of
who are qualified for the places they seek, and
whom he would be glad, doubtless, to gratify.
But, Of course, the appointments must be
bounded by the offices to be filled, and not
one in ten, we understand, of those recon-
mended for missions abroad, can be success
ful. We think we may add safely, from
what we have learned on this subject, that the
proportion will he much less as to the valua-
bic consulatts. Some of these were filled by
appointments made under the late admins
tration, withiL the last two years, and are not
likely, We suppose, TO be Immediately chang
ed.
1t is understood that the Recommendations
of the applicants are now before the Presi-
dent and that he will gradually make ap
pointments as circumstances may justify and
his own time permit. 1t cannot be expected,
of course, that he will despatch the whole for
eign list in n mornings work, and make sum-
mary changes every where, for this would be
absurd. And, whatever may be his general
policy as to renewing our representation
abroad, we are quite sure that, even as to
places which he may intend to fill, and whose
occupants have not yet asked leave to return
home, he viii employ no unreasonable ao-
ruptness in recalling them, or in any other
manner give them just occasion for complaint.
In the meantime, the applications, as every
body knows, are all on file with the recon-
mendations in support Of them, and multi
tudes can bear witness TO the patience with
which the President has listened both to the
friends of the applicants and to the applicants
themselves. 1t will, we feel confident, be a
source Of deep regret to him that, in appoint
ing one valued friend, he may be obliged to
disappoint ten who are equally esteemcd.-
Washington UniOn, 23l.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-12

Seeing Machines.-The manufacture of
sewing machines is becoming an important
branch of industry. The New York Tribune
states that Of the $50 machines that have
been patented, probably not halfa dozen have
any merit: but the few that have merit are
selling in constantly accelerating ratio. A
single thrifty house engaged in the manufac-
ture Of hoop skirts; has one hundred and sew
enty-five sewing machines constantly at work,
and is adding to the number, There are
seanstresses in New York city who first bor-
rowed the money to buy, and own two or three,
hiring other seamstresses to work those for
which their own hands do not suffice. For
sewing leather or other work too heavy for
delicate female fingers, some Of them are un-
equalled. The Tribune says it may be extrav-
agant that half the sewing in New York city
is at present done by machines, but thinks
the time is rapidly approaching when at least
three fourths will be. A single inventor, who
has become too well off to manufacture machi-
mes is receiving from various manufactures at the
rate of 100000 per annum for the privilege
of using his patent.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-12

The Postal Reform.-This subject is likely
to be pushed with degree Of zeal correspond
ing to its importance, at the next session OF
congress. The committee appointed at the
recent town meeting in Philadelphia, have
adopted memorial in which they urge the
following reforms:
A uniform postage of two cents on all let
ters not exceeding half an ounce weight,
throught the United States, and cheap uni
form rate for printed matter.
Receiving houses and letter carriers in all
cities and principal towns, without extra charge.
Money orders, for sums not exceeding twen-
ty-five dollars, to be drawn by the principal
post offices on each other.
A uniform and low rate Of ocean postage
between the United States and foreign coun-
tries.
The postage on all government documents
and franked matter, TO be paid out of the
treasury.
The compulsory prepayment to be contin-
ued.
The return Of dead letters to che writers,
and whenever possible, without opening.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-12

Detection Of Roguery.-Jonathan Hazard,
whose astounding elnbezzlements and thefts,
amounting, it is supposed, to 100000, have
ruined one Of the most respectable mercantile
firms Of Boston, was detected in his rogueries
by the postmaster, about three months since
The firm of Whitney, Fenno d Co., the en-
ployers of Hazard, had missed large remit
tances from time to time, and their suspicious
were, as is usual in such cases, directed against
the postal department of the country. The
postmaster set a trap for the thief, and when
his plans were completed he summoned the
members of the firm to the pos;office, and to
their great astonishment handed over to them
the rogue, and checks, drafts, ETC., to the
amount of $4,000. Hazard confessed his
rascalities, and they have since been endeay-
oring to recover the large amount of property
which he has taken from them, promising not
to institute proceedings against him in case
he made full restitution.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-12
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Es No JOB aoork hereafter UiU be deliuer
ed from Mis office ,cithout the cash.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-12

Politicak-The Attorney General Of Indi-
ana has given his opinion that Senators Bright
and Fitch we're duly and constitutionally el-
ected BY the Indiana Legislature.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-12

New buildings in Nep Yovk.-Aocordins
to the Journal Of Commerce. about 90, ,ooo, 600,
have been invested during the month Of May
IN new buildings in tho city Of New York.
and about one hundred new buildings are the
objects OF this expenditure. Il states that
marble is the hvsits material for the con-.
struction Of warehouses, with strong infa--
sion Of iron; while brown Btone. is less osteu-.
tatious but moro sombre rival, is. decidedly,
preferred for private residences.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-12
The Bed,amites In Council.

The New York correspondent of the Char
lesion Courier gives the following account Of
one days sitting in the abolition convention:
The most trying time during the session
yesterday was when an attempt was made to
take up collection. To make the appeal
more resistless, two women carried round the
hat" while another exhorted the brothers and
sisters to put their hands into their pockets,
instead OF which many put for the Doors
MIR. Garrison could not help remarking this
morning the large number of people who went
away when the collectors were going through
the audience. This was cowardly and mean.
lie confessed that the prospect was gloomy.
The people were poisoned as with the bite of
rattlesnake, and every attempt to resuscitate
them seemed to be abortive. The abolition
lists appealed to the conscience of the people,
but there seemed to be no conscience to ap-
peal to. lie would begin to think they were
approaching jubilee when a northern audi
ence would look a contribution box in the
face, and when proposition to raise money
would not drive half of them away.
One person from Massachusetts became ve-
ry pugnacious at the expense of yosr State.
His name is Edmund Quincy. l mention it
that all southern men should keep sharp
eye On niiu, HoI knowing When ne mSnt eu-
ter upon his fearful career of destruction. He
wished for the dissolution of the union, be-
cause he wanted Massachusetts, to be left free
to right her own wrongs. If SO she would
have no trouble in sending her ships to Char
lesion and laying it in ashes. There was no
State in the Union that would not contract
at low figure to whip South Carolina
Massachusetts could do it with one hand tied
behind her back
What most gals the abolitionists is the
management and great pecuniary success of
the American Tract Society. 1t always comes
in for laundering volley from their biggest
gums" Garrison thought it was burning
shame that while this Society was receiving
on an average $1,000 per day, it was difficult
for them to raise a few thousand dollars
year. The result of course superinduced en-
Wy, and in a long series of resolutions, the
Tract Society is very literally denounced
it is the 'sum of all villainies," and its recent
management "has deepened its guilt and re-,
vealed its moral deformity so plainly, that
they will henceforth be utterly without excuse
who shall continue to bestow their patronage
upon it.'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-19
Adjournment of the L.exislo.ure,

ALBANY April 1910 A. NJ
The Legislature has adjourned The Broadway Railroad
Relief bin thrown overheard.
Mr, Sranahan declines the appointment Of Police Com
missioner and the name OF Edward W. FlsS will be sent
in by the Governor
No executive session OF the Senate held before the
adjournment Mcssrs Shuz Brennan and Brainard will,
therefore, hold over as Harbor Misters Hart NJ Murrays
ssoinaion killed by being laid on the table, at the
last executive session, for future action.
Mr.. Siranshsn will meet with the Police Commissioners
TO organize aud heo resign The board will then elect Ed
ward w. Rske.
Tie oniy bill OF great importance which have been de-
feaied are che Broadway Relief bin which died in the
Senate. AMI the Trinity Church BILL which died IN tho
House
The Commissioners Of The Land Office held meeting Al
today and resolved TO sell the New York arsenal ut
the Merchants Exchange at Wednesday the Sd or
June Terms 20 per cedi down and the balance in sixty
days. the money 10 be deposited with the Manhattan Com.
psny the credit OF the STATE Treasurer unless the city
elects TO paroh,e previously al s:75 o0o provided In
the act
The Canal Board hs,d meeting today 10 distribute and
deposit the cans! tolls among the banks The Atlantic
Park Hanover and Shoe and Leather Dealers banks were
selected for The city Of New York h equal shares The
Board alo created The Office Of Assistant Collectors 10 pre-
ven frauds on The Canals and appointed thereto all per-
declared Boat Inspectors under the recent law
aho -hng he Inspector Office. Resolutions were adopted
transferring thc power Of the state Engineer and Division
Tngnrcr 10 the Cans, Botrd TIC Auditor was instructed
TO furnish report Of The proportion Of in The enlarge
menl o. The canal paid for ems neerng Tor the quarter end
ing Awii The cost Of eng Is supposed 10 reach
wcn,y Eve per cent Of the whole outlay
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Tw ALfFgrp CoSsrrUC n Errrr urv EsrAry ~ Tow
iNGrcs--The examination IN lis resumed ves
'crtay, before justice Connolly Of the Lower folcc oosH
Several hours frigsrcd away IN vain enicaVors
elicit cri1cuce arair tho accused lnne h,nns-
srrachard, tic wife ~ The prisnner, ~, eNun'' -,
flp would MT nuke any revelations, m'nputn gu.
feVcrcy examined nv The prosecuting cvnvu ~. "
t,nm va naac N rruvc ~ this v'tnee uae VIC 49,"
er,s nsn,e VA rot gcrriclard bot jas Ny-S' oW v
40 proved signal failure. pfcer Lotui r " resernt
corrs who are bed III asce wa. heS, eNui'ueu ~.
bs,irg ~ The baggage OF INC pri oer ana
.cys,a iears belonging 10 BON him ara NE we
C ~ ,c.r ,r,,r-s which was produced IN evidence w
,'S rncIco prccmbcr O. 1915, directed 10 "Jennie'
ga ,,,oS Kinney Tho writer had been travelling 90
wv, ~ e,r sru,c weeks, and on resting 1t Nachcs, he
h fscarne srross Old acquaintance named Cha-lcr
mo had skired every in the neighborhcc-i.
-, cd m extensive writing school, received aymeri
m 9ance from BIZ pur's, and then travelled" The ~,
irscy Of the officers testimony .unmportant aos
,ai,y devoid of interest The examination viii he -
,,ncd ON wonday NJ O'Clock, when NJ. Kane The cow-
rlairant will bc examined.
sfvrrrR of rrnCtlrp tSD RpoovrEv 90 STotN pRc-
ywrY--Abcu, az O'Clock yesterday morning @ Officer
Nicbols oe tn Eleventh ward police prroiling hs
heat he III vcr, the store ~ kothschild, No. 2ok
second street Surprising that there were burglars
In me building he gave The airm ran for assistance when
tao mou rushed ou' 81 pte store EThe policeman a.
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sale OF on Painting. q, Auction.

Another great sale q valuable works OF took place
on Friday The spacious auction Of Mesrs and
r. II sShcnck The catalogue contained list Of over one
hundred subjects, very many q which pictures Of
great merit The company was arg, and Of Tie hehes,
ranscd fa above uc most ssbsune hopes Of e hera %
the late owner Mr. schcnck in the management OF this
sale certainly exhibited The qualities indispensable u an
accomplished auctionccr " perfection. lis exordum At
The commencement aroused The attention Of many rTrp
tgoSs pre- cnt and drew The attention of az 70 Tho gems OF
the collection lie could not, be said boast Of loving
nnorrciio or nuans neither 90 be believe uc catalogue
contained Michael Angelo or MuIilo Indeed u by
no means certain that Carlo Marraite or BRA r,oomro
wa among The number, buiand here Mr. Shcnck paused
bot m grave accent assured gentlemen That both The ancient
artists, works worthy 81 gracinE The walls Of any
private mansion q The most fadi0us amateurs Of our CITY
Ills DE signal for combat The contest Which lust
commenced al c sslc Of NJ Douglas pictures two weeks
since, was, after brief week two renewed with double
spirit Tho deliberate and serious air " The aIcionttr
allowed hc audience time W each picture the al
mrabg convcd apparatus Tor shedding light heightened
each feature. To this manner, 81 contrary 10 the
heavy scenery of less accomplished mediums must be
attributed thc marvellous success record NJ Web
scr sHd Gr. Fmythe Tia PRINCIPAL Purchases ef
The finest pictures The former whispered around
the room, wac " 4. q. ", well known gentleman en-
Tbs city u into th ppntlpinan's possession that tho
"Crcsviuk lCd fOr The sHn ~ $3.50. ui Che majority
of Die cura uG much be sad a. a. their rlcris nor
car much be said az tho taste or dgmep N man, of the
prcla.gga lie grave arca Of The auctonccr ca,szed
tbc a. few sober faced gentlemen, leaving Gre
duore and hCn ri the fal ~ the hammer in pos
scsson as TIE wight be- ~ arocryhpal Turner
Crcswick, Rpddngicn or Doughty The prices varied
c thc oi " We pass over Me rcar Boys after Muri
w. from The orl iual at Munich, by Won CiausOu
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panama AND NIcAEAGUA-we have been now
along time in difficulties in regard TO tie two
routes through which the communication be
tween our Atlantic and Pacific States is main
tanned. For more than year the Paoama route
b@ pr,eented tcrrors and difficulties "a well on
account Of The massacre Of American citizens
there in April, 1856, as on account OF new mail
and tonnage duties sough, 10 be imposed there.
The first remains still unex pis.ed. uns,oned for:
the ot5er II claimed TO be 10 violation Of the
; treaty with our government aud Of the contract
with the railroad company; sLd 70 tie imposi-
ton 70 far bias been resisted TIE Granadian
government repulscs 81 propositions Of arrange
ment, and toe only recourse left to cur govern
ment IL TO seize upon ard hold the Is,hEus.
In regard to Nicaragua, which affords
the best facilities Of intercourse between
our Atlantic and Psei6c States, there
has been no regular goveromcnt there
for years, and The consequence hes been a mos.
prtjudiciSl influence on our trade. TIE Ntoa-a-
guam nationality seems now 10 be ertpr,,isb d.
and the other Central American Stats have
sriously proposed 10 divide up bttseen tsem
lis territory. To prevent suct consuuma,i,u.
and to keep op,n the facilities Of traffic aud
travel, il has become incumben! on DOR govern.
ment 90 stze that route also
We think, therefore, that orc OF the 6,st
duties Of Hr. Booharan's administration ia IN
vicx Of these conditions Of facts. 70 take military
postcsscn Of both these reu,es 10 The Pacific.
There is no other remedy left lie, ships be
stationed and troops landed at Panama and A.
pinvall ct San Juan del Sur sai sao Juan del
Noi,e, ard let the intercsuuuuics.ion be,wcen
tbeee pon.s be kept open for the benefit Of our.
selves ard Of toe commercial world. We have
ten Zoo loDg beaitstpg sni vaci'ls,ing T,s
a.w tim. for sc'io.
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have been abandoned by the persecution, in con-
sequence Of the entire failure of evidence to
support them The Persecators have not cd
duced one particle Of evidence 10 show that Con
nery broke any law. or transgressed any rule
governing CoroDers' lnquesta All that they have
proved is that be was indiscreet that he INDUCED
in dull wittcisms at times, and that he eviuced
at very singular eeason certainly, an undue af
lection for ancient aud singular ballad poetry Of
Ireland, relating to the tails of cows
But these matters are no ground for the re-
moval from bis Office of q man who, beyond all
doubt, performed bis duty zealously and TO the
best of his ability. They are mere trumpery, in
fact; while Connery can prove by witnesses with
out number that he did what In him lay to attain
the ends Of justice. The idea Of moving for his
removal was a mere pettfogging trick that will
recol upon its authors.
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PnrLkDyLruIa STOCK BOARD.

TrmspwyruA, April 1s, 1857.
Stocks steady. Pennsylvania Railroad, a. Rowing
Railroad, 3p5. long Island Railroad, ~; Morris CAna
l5I, Pennsylvania Railroad ask
NV OpiRaSs, April ~, 1867.
There has been qri",cr feeling IN cotton rnartN
today, with sales of only go bsles al t3kc Cor sii.
ding. Sales Of the week 1000 bales Sock 1877 SOC
bales Rcccrts n the week r. r0 baca Recerss NJ 10
present time, compared With those ~ lat year "a
short le5 200 bac Tn receipts NJ AL tho Southern
hva far css Than ,hose ~ ia year 800 500 b>ie~
Surnr steady ~ l0kc l0kc Nor dun al o. 70
90 r. Corn steady rnrk closcs broyant holders de-
maadinr m advance lard IN kegs i5o. Fre,gkts--
Cotton u liverpool Ni, and 10 Hsvrc 10. Sterling
rf,rs q r,..v .nsF
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Among the principal causes OF death we're the

Tbeu we're also s 6eshs Of bronchitis, z 81 con
gpssion Of ;ae lungs, Of erysiPei. p, o. typhus
fever, Of de lse Of the hosrt oil Inflammation ~
the bowels, Of Inflammation Of me brain, 3 %
teoihiDs II premature bTtbs, % stall born. an II
from violent causes.
The following il a classification Of tha diseases
snd The total nunber Of deaths 10 CO n class u
dfease jlriag Tho past two Neel.
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parsonage house, the warehouse Of HOLSTER & COT
fee, the planning mill of Morrison BeAle, damaging
the wsveney Hotel and other buildings
Two men were hung by mob law on the 18th inst.
in Iowa. One of the unfortunate men WAS charged
other victim Was charged with murder and counter
feitipg.
Henry J. Adams, the free State candidate for
Mayor of LeayenWorth, Kansas, has been elected by
$50 majority.
The sales of cotton were limited yesterday to coo
500 bales the market closing without Quo,ble change
prices Holders were not pressing sales, while buyer,
were awaiting the result OF the Arahas South
and later intelligence from Europe by the America Flour
was without change of prices Common grades
Of State and Western duh previous quotations
while the medium and higher grades including Southern
and Ohio, frmer and sales made TO far ex-
ten, and at full prices Wheat unchanged but quiet
Sales confined to few thousand bushels including
prime white Southern at 81 S. and red do at 81 49, Corn
was in good demand at tic. nc. for Western mixed
Chiefly the inside hgure) with moderate sales ofsoutern
yellow at re 73c Pork inactive with sales OF
mess at go 75 So s7. chiefly the latter agire
Sugars continued in good demand with fair sales at fun
figures. The sales Of the week have established an ad
of &c. per h. above the prices OF the previous
week. Coffee also firm and active, with freer sales
Including parcels for export at full rates The business
the week has established the advance previously noticed
of nc per ib. We have change to notice in frcights
or European ports, which continued 10 rule low, with
moderate engagements. The advance in bread
stus, with light stocks hand tended to check ship
ments Some cotton going forward for Liverpool al
I'd. for square bales, and sled. ad. for Sea Island
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Two hles Hanged BY Mobs In Iowa.

NsuON"o, HPH 10, I10Vs
On Saturday, The nth inst, El Clifford, half breed.
was hung by mob in jackson county, Iowa. for king
John Ingalls,.
On the same day mob =, Bellevue Iowa, foroiby en-
tered the Jail there and taking prisoner, charged hin
with murder and oounterie,,ng, and hung him. Greco
excitement prevails In the vicinity.
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New York, Sunday, April 10, 1857.
Mails for the Pacific.

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