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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-25

Stock GAMBLING EXCITEMENT IN WALL STREET.
gone mad about stocks. Wall street is crowded
day by day with men who have neglected their
own business to gamble in stocks. Merchants,
manufacturers, lawyers and even divines may be
eeep, either in person or by proxy, thronging
the Offices of the prominent brokers, and asking,
in a feverish state of excitement. whether their
orders have been filed? Some of the offices of
the brokers are tbronged from ten in the morn
ing till four at night, aud their fortunate Occu-
pants are making, in these times, their two and
three thousand dollars day by commissions.
The secret Of this sudden outbreak of the
strong gambling mania is of course the general
contraction of business, and the abundance of
money to lend Oh stocks. No man who has
money TO lend al the present time can make
four per cent per annum on it, except in the
stock market. There he can lend il at FIVE six
or seven, on securities; or he can invest it in
the purchase of stocks which are in the habit of
paying divide nds Of from five to ten per cent
per annum. This being generally understood,
general rush into Wall street and a general
demand for stocks Of every kind have been the
result; and thus we have seen stocks rise thirty
per cent in less than ninety days, and promise
to rise as much more yet
This stock gambling against which there is
such an outcry on the part of some people is an
essential feature of our society and will never
disappear. Almost every one who buys stocks
in these days makes money, and though il is
more than probable that most of them will
lose it before they cease to gamble, still the OK
ample is irresistible, and seduccs "the very
elect" People would be amazed il the brokers
of Wall street published their secrets and made
known the number Of clergymen, professors,
lawyers, statesmen and even ladies who are
habi,ual gamblers in stocks. 1t is we'll known
that one Of the most prominent divnes of New
England was ruined by the fall in Michigan
Southern last year, and vainly offered his
church TO make good his margins; whether
there be any clergyman's wife nearer home
who, in her day, has, by her speculations in
stocks, 6uctuated from abundant wealth to
pinching poverty, and amazed her unconscious
spouse and his admiring congregation by an
alternate display of lavish extravaganza and
mean perjury, we shall not at present undertake
To decide
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A0r up. Leading the country thus iato q
defiance If the true laws of production aud ex-
change, they inspire n sentiment of deep dis
trust IN the bosom ct every merchant and every
inquirer into the truths of po,itca, economy,
and are striking deadly blows at the roats o.,
our domer,ic trade aud develope,n-nt. Every
weeks delay in the settlement OF this question
hy Congress will produce months and perhaps
years Of delay in tnc healthy re establisn o.,
Industry and trade.
like effect il evident IN its operation upon
our foreign relations and the que-toas iovolved
in them Cub" md Mexico are RAPIDLY rip-n-
ing to our hand, aud call imperiously for the
developt snt of policy which shall secure 10
them stable and prosperous future The Cen
trail American question presents q notable in
stance of the benefits accruing from wise poll
cy on the part of the administration, aud SINH
lar results might be attained in the collatera,
questions of Mexico lad the Queen of the An
titles. But while il is called upon TO put forth
all Its energies for the purpose of putting down
domestic faction and agitation, and restoring
the country to its regular march of material de-
veIopement it can do nothing In other
questions, and we are IN danger OF
losing the fruits that time is ma
turing for our grasp. The opening of the
demands Of the ten millions of consumers con-
tanned in Mexico and Cuba to the supplies of
our Northern producers would have more
magic effect upon our trade, and bring to it
greater state of prosperity than flowed from
California. six times over.
Let us have the Kansas question settled in
Congress. The people everywhere are tired
and sick of it, and the material interests Of the
country, both at home aud abroad are serious
ly injured by its continued agitation. Now
tina. we have learned that the people of Kansas
do not care a fig under what constitution they
become State, these factious political agi,a.
tors in Congress are becoming nauseous to
every one, and if they will not get rid of putrid
Kansas the people will take care to get rid of
them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-25

Our KANSAS 1NTEIIIGENCE.-Our niger wor
shipping journals Of the North are very much
disguised with the exposure of the true state of
affairs in Kansas by the impartial correspondent
Of the NV YORK HERALD. The reason il OBJ
vious. These niger worshippers begin to dis
cover that truthful exhibit Of the real cond
ton of things in Kansas does not answer their
purposes at all, which are agitation, sectional
excitement, party discords and general confu.
sion. We think, however, that enough is known
of the prevailing sentiment of the Kansas peo.
pie to justify the adoption of the Lecompton
constitution without further delay Pass the
bill, and we shall soon find out where the shoe
pinches
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-25

John q. Barr United states Consul Melbourne Aus
uss in town, and stopping At the Metropolitan Hotel
Dr. Wynne OF this city has just concluded course OF
lectures at the ithsonan institution In Washington on
the effect OF occupation upon the duration of life which
was well attended and was spoken Of in high terms
dinner was IN he given Saturday 18th instant In
London, 10 Livingstone the African traveller 90 the &C
cssion 81 HE departure for fresh expedition into the in
terror o. Africa lie Ia furnished with all reluste "a
sissnce from the government Of England 10 push
coveries 70 still successful conclusion than he, et
fore q f5 600 has been assigned 10 MIN for tho
prosecution OF his enterprise lie IL 10 be accompanied
by competent sssstsn and In short everything appears
10 have been done which help him on his way DR.
Livingstone 70 proceed in the fret instance 10 the Cane
OF Good Hope From that point he and his Companions
will be conveyed In govern men vessel 10 the mouth OF
the river Zambes, and there tho watchfuneas OF
the government over the travellers IL no, with fravn
Dr Livingstone and his companions are 10 be conveyed
800 miles up the river In steam launch, aud not unit,
IN the vast continent which they about 70 explore viii
they be left 10 Themselves.
The Persian ambassador, Feruk Khan had an audi
ctce Of the King Of Sardinia on the 9th instant
The poston Journal Of the 23d inst saws that Chief lug
tco Albert H. Nelson of the Superior Court Was yeser
day removed from his residence in woburn 10 the Mclean
Asylum, at Somervlle, account of insanity Judge
Neson bss been seriously III for some time, and his dis
ease has now attacked hrs brain Conf lent hopes, how
ever, are entertained OF an early Improvement
DEPARTURES
Tone and lsdy Thos Rossesu Heyer lady 'our children
and child; Mis-, Story Daniel Cooper, WIN Cooper @
ms NJ s%srvQ,h To%aS. b. eco Ham
For ssvannsh in steamship star OF the South nue Gas
sIoins seg Martin 0cpnof N, ksu ina wbeeier
TWr ght-snd two In seerage.
For Nofo Petersburg and Rchmgnd IN s,esmsn,p Vs
" Lamb ard isdy. b King. JF Long. o Mannins-snd
III In s,eeraee.
For Malt. .nd smyrna bss Henry I'm from sSs.n
NtvArh, NJ,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-25

The orKRA.-" II Don Giovanni" given last evening
TO nne house, the audience being numerous than
on Monday. The cast Of the principal characters the
same a. before, introducing Nine ne Ia Grange, Nine.
Caradcri NINE DAns, Herr formcs and Others and the
performance was equally admirable with those OF las,
month. On Friday Robert IL Daole" with the former
distributor, with the exception Of Nine. DAngri, who
sings for the first tine the part Of the Princess 80 far
the opera getting on finely and the manager wisely
holds OF bis best cards In reserve.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-25

THAI House, AND Lor.-Gcneral Nye, the head
and tail of the Police Commissioners, II is said
still sticks to the proposed house and lot to be
given by the police to some member of his
family. Certainly. Why shouldn't he' His
wear and tear Of conscience are worth two
houses and two lots
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-25

CLASSICAL CoSc1ur-Mr Guilmette finished artist and
master, gives his nrss concert in this city night q,
Dodworths Rooms. II announced A. the GrsI classical
chamber CONCERT ever given here, and the programme
has severbew pieces well good selection of the
ola r.vc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-25

BrRros's TurAnu TO night the las, Of Mr. Broushams
very long and brilliant engagement al this house gill close
aud the popular author takes his farewell benefit
previous TO provincial tour. The bill powcrfur-
Burton, Brcugham and waco, playing their best parts
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-25

The METROPOLITAN Police Bill. IN TROUBLE
The political philosophers Of the Tribune, who
labored so hard to force the Metropolitan Police
bill on this city, now acknowledge that It has
been turned into "mere debating society"
Call you this backing your friends, old True
penny?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-25
Tn. yam, ,.,,cr, American state Convens,on.

HARTFORD, Feb "a, 1858.
The American state Convention was held in this city TO-
day About $50 delegates were present The tickst
nominated was as follows For Governor, O. Scranton,
of Madison; FOR Lieutenant Governor, Lucus Cstin, a
Hartford for Secretary Of state, VIM X. Peck, OF Nor
oort. for treasurer L. j.. Hendee, Of Hebron aud for
COMPTROLLER j. q. Lamb, Of Norwich. Strong free state
and Aper,can resolutions were adopted.
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The Kansas Quessio. ia the Pennsyivanis
Legislature.

HARRISBURG, fcb. "a, 1883
In the Senate to day the majority OF the Committee On
Kansas Resolutions reported the resolution In favor OF ths
Lccompton constitution accompanied by lengthy rcpors
urging tho speedy admission Of kansas under the Lccomp
ton ccpsttuton-with declaration Of the right Of tbs
people TO alter the same whenever they desire TO do sos
through proper and legal means, and sustaining Tho
ground assumed In the Presidents message The report
ordered to be printed. motion 10 postpone acuos,
in order to allow the minority Of the committee TO report,
defeated BY the united vote of The democrats.
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The Rhode Island Republican State Con-
veptiou.

PROVIDENCE, Feb. a, Ises.
Tho Republican State Convention met in Previence 70
day and nominated Elisha Dyer for Governor; Thomas
Turner for Lieutenant, Governor John b. Bartlett for So
crctsry of State Jerome B. Kmbal for Attorney General.
and Samuel A. Parker for General rcssurcran The pre-
ent tncumbenta
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-25
Destruction OF a Percussion Cap Factory ana
Loss Of Life.

Troy, N. ", Feb. 1883.
The percussion cap mandatory Of Charles IL Kellogg,
on Ida Hill, in this city, blown up by the explosion Of
Illuminating powder, and George Baker, one the en-
poyts, killed, and his seriously injured The
tent of loss not yet ascertaned.
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The Vacant Judgesbip in PepnsyIvanSa-

fHilADs17ilA, REQ ~, 1908
The decease OF Judge Kane Of the federal court leaves
vacant Ct the beet Offices IN The gin Of the President
Judge Kanos predecessors both eminent lawyers,
and he jurist OF abilities aud sisinmen.s
Judge Richard Peters the FIRST District Judge, and
hts death General Jackson appointed the distinguishes
Joseph Hopkinson, who succeeded BY Judge sevs
raj prcmpep, members Of the bar OF this city have b-a
Spoken Of TO succeed Judge Kane, and among them
most prominent Henry d. Gilpn, formerly Attorney
General Of the United States under Mr. Van Buren,, and
- cf the Madison papers; Benjamin II Brewster who
s~vcd commissioner 10 adjust the claims under The
Cherokee treaties by appointment Of Mr. Polk, and who
occupies very high position In courts John CAd-
wsadcr member Of the las, Congress and Que OF the
few Of the old sistocrsic families here who lay
TO great ability and learning and George wharton dsn
suishcd democratic politician Of several years stand
ing and highly respectable lawyer. All the gentlemen
named are profeesedly out aDdout Lecompon men.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-25

MORE LOBBY DEvELopEMENTs.-The Simon
ton lobby and stockjobbing organ in this city
says that it knows that the eighty-seven thou
sand dollars paid by Lawrence, Stone & Co. to
heiobby at Washington was only small lode
in the placer which was made up by the New
England manufacturers The organ states,
on its own knowledge, that not only all the
other manufacturers but even the operatives
were black mailed for the same purpose, and
that no less than two hundred thousand dollars
were raised in this way. We advise the CON-
mittee Of Congress to send OH here for the con-
ductors of the Simonton organ. If they know
80 well where the money came from and how it
was obtained, perhaps they can tell where some
Of il went to-
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THE GENERAL SXwsPArKR DESPATCH.

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a 1853
Senator Green will make the opening speech on MOI
day, the Kansas bill and win be followed by Mr.. oo
lamer, in reply Mr.. Seward will speak on Tuesday.
The commissions Of sixty two Postmasters, principally
in New England and the Western States including Cncin
matt, expired yesterday. Many Of the incumbents arc
here looking after appointment, while larger number
seeking the places The Cabin had the subject
der consideration 10 day. but arrived at conclusion
the expectants informed at the Post Office Depart
ment
Tho President 10 day sen, 10 the Senate for confirmation
unusually large number OF nominations 70 var,o>s
neutrality-suspicious. having been made nearly alto
gcthcr during the recess OF Congress.
nc administration has not yet received any intmaso1
Mr. Dallas Of his intention voluntarily vscs,e his
mission
Alexander n Robinson, Of Missouri has bsn appointed
TO Tho general SUPPLEMENTARY OF Indian Affairs, vice
Governor Cumming.
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The Pacific Hotel Catastrophe.

FUNERAL OF THE v1CTIMs-TwO MORE DEATHs.
ST. 1ouE, Feb "a, 1863
The funeral obsequies Of those who lost their lives
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AInASr, Feb. "a, 1883.
supposed tha, the following were tho nsm,nsssoas
sent into the senate In Executive scoa to-day, by Gov
King, for the Office OF Harbor Mss,er:-Reubes
Cofrr Jacob L. Dodge, Amazah Barber, Of New York.
and David stuart, Of Brooklyn. Tue nominations
referred.
The Committee on Commerce and Navigation viii hcsr
all persons Interested In the bill making the Once Of The
evepIpg next
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THE LATEST NEWS.
Non-AxrSvaI cf ere America,

HALIFAX, Feb M-l0PM
There are as yet no sims Of tie steamship America
in her twelfth day from Liverpool for ss port Tns
weather is calm and the night beuutrfrl and ctc.r
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-25
that upon this sest the administration Or Doug
Lac, Wire, Walker h Co. must go to the wall.

The CHINA QrKyncv the English
hsye got Canton, and We hope they feel better
Whether they are or are not in the position OF
the msn who won the elephant ID rattle, they
know best Canton is a large seaport, the
greatest city of q southern province which is
about as essential and necessary to the heart of
the Empire as New Mexico ia to the United
States or the Hebrides to Great Britain.
Whether Yeb is I'm independent potentate, or a
leesily appointed officer Of the Empire, or a
chief Of The revolutionary party, is not known,
and perhaps never will he. Certain it is that il
the usual Chinese policy be adhered to on this
occasion, The Emperor will never hear Of the
lcss OF Canton. II Yeh is his subordinate, he
may be told that the bar bariaDs made an attack
but were speedily rcpulsed with frigbtful loss of
lite, and that the faithful Yeh is only waiting
for orders from the Light of his Heaven" to
massacre them bodily. If Yeh is an independent
chief and recent events seem to show that he u.s.
the Emperor Will nevei hear Of the loss of Can
ton 1T all until the English tellhim So after the
peece. and then he will remark, as his predeces-
81 did when the English declared that they had
taken Chusan-"What devils of liars those Eng
li.b are!'
The only benefit that can result from the cap
ture OF Canton is that the csptors may get a
certain amount of bouty and a ransom for the
city. There are merchants in Canton whose
annual income falls but little short of William
b. Astor's entire estate; they redeemed the city
before, and Doubtless they will do it again
LcId Elsin may thus be enabled to make
the Chinese supply the funds to carry on the
war.
But so far as Interior consequences are con-
ccrnod nothing can be done towards bringing
the Wal to an end until blow is struck in the
North. The allies must strike a blow, if not at
Pckin at those adjoining districts from which
it derives its subsistence. They must repeat
the policy which took them to Nankin twelve
or fifteen years ago When this is done, it will
be impossible to keep the Emperor in ignorance;
and unless his troops should fight more bravely
and more successfully than they have ever
done yet, he will doubtless be ready to accede
to the terms with which the Allied Powers will
liz satisfied.
1t must not be supposed that the work is
done, however. We have heard from various
sou, ces during the past year or two that very
extensive works Of fertilization were being
erected on the rivers adjoining Pekin, under the
superintendence of Russian officers 1t is not
impossible but some Of these officers may re-
main to take charge of their defence in case of
attack; and there is no reason why Cinnamon
should not fight as well as other people if they
are properly led. Altogether it would not be
surprising if the English and French had some
hard work before them; though, OF course, the
ultimate end is quite certain and definite
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DOYS CLOTHING.
~ Black end Brown Cloth Jackets from 50 to IS
Fancy and Black Cashmere Pants from ! so to 81
Fancy Silk and Cashmere Vests from 81 to So
Over Coats, of all sty les.
N WALKER 4 co,
nolS ln3 corner Main and 18th streets.
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AUCxIOM nAxsUD.
1176F6zyF~

VALUABLE LAND ron SALE IN
' CHARLOTTE COUNTY.-T shan oar scf sals
q public Auction. not sold privately bslSrs. On
Iues0AY; the 7th dsy p Decsmesf 6sut q ths
containing ssok scrsslyins b the coansy q Char
ofthe ktehlnoud and DAnvi1le RaiIrood. two miles
rom Mcssipgf0rd 6tatfon-adjoiniug the lands Of
4seae Darlington WIN Il WAtkinS. esn'f and b
The Improvements srs good-dwsiling house con
tanning ~ r0oms above. dining room and Store
room W the basement. good once h the yard al
70 good repair; NJ Tobacco barns granary stable
ktcheos ice house. negro cabins and other convent
ent out n0nses; the garden well endowed.
There erh s5 acres 81 Greek nat about IfO scree m
original Forest with abundance Of the very ne1t
plan. land, lo0 in pine and other growth tie BAL.
ace Of ths tract open for cultivation with larae
portion Of well improved land.
fall. $3.50 -
The tract OF land ID very productive and desirable.
being In most delightful part Of the county; con.
venent to several Churches and the society A the
neiehborhood isas good a. any In the county.
TEk,fs Of the sale ere one half in cash, and the
balance - ~ months, with interest added, title
gwen and deed ftrst to secure the deferred pay
ment. Possession gfven. at Christmas
Any person wishfbR further information
VIII please address me, ct MossinQsord Post Once.
no f3-tds WIN. n M4AQHAyI.
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By Jsmss n. ffs.I1;jI,or = -

Sauee IA. Taylor i Zen.
VALUABLE FARM IN HENRrCO
COUNTY, AT THE TERMINUS or THn
WA1THAM FLANK ROAD, WITH STOUT
CROPS, FARMING IMPLkMEN1e. fr A
AuCTi0N;.The yubstfibes's business Ia the city
requiring his undivided attention. viii proceed "a
sell upon the premises, On THUKeDAY, the i6fk
DAY OF December, III fair II NOT, the next hr a
commencing ct II o'clock. A. n his Arm. eituafed
~ Henrtco county. ut the terminus Of tho Westhaff
rlenk &c I'd, adjoining the lands OF B. W. Green,
I9qmas Dickens and others.
II contains l45 acres Of highly improved land.
Aoous 10 acres have been seeded in wheat and 20
acres we'll set iA clover About As acres are heavily
cultis alton 'o'
The improvements are q new framed DWELLING
n2ute. with rooms. passage and closets, negro
quarters. large new barn, stable, carriage house
Ac.. The property 10 Supplied with spring and we'll
water. and substantially enclosed. Any one wish
ing to purchase really valuable farm con yeuient
to the city. and In good neighborhood, would do
well to examine the premises before tie dayoF sale
After the sale Of the farm will be sold the Entire
crop, stocks, faI ming Implements &c consisting In
part OF horses. I mule, cows, 20 barrels corn.
cats SO fodder. &c large lot Of farming nipple
Terms for the fsrm--Ohefifth cash. the balance
at 8, and years fer notes with interest added
and secured By trust deed. For the pefsoSal pro-
months credit for approved negotiable notes with
Sale by JAMES NJ. TAYLOR Son, Auct's.
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ROCK MILL ACADEMY.
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY. "a.
dsx n cnooa resumes il exsfciscs on the fst Hon.
,,.s :, Board. - per month. Tuition, q 10 q rsr
montn. TItOS GARDEN Principai -
- no - New efors r O., VI.
g ECT COUNTRY BOARDING
= psChQoL FOR YOUNG LADIEe-Mrs Henry
y, - nnOonE proposes. on the 10Th Of Octubef neSf
iand m the county Of Hanovef " --''.
Al tne higher branches Of female educnttcn srs,l
oe tanEhf including French Latin, italian. Mnsic
sn mi ofaw1ng.-tn all Of which Department. thsrs
nj WAKD qRENIER now resident In A.h
Frenc M tans charge Of the Department. Of Music
After the present year the School will be removed
w ~ sne country 10 the neighborhodd OF Ashland
akHas-oSE.HALs PAYABLE IN ADvA,soR rur rrsr 4,
THE END or THE YEAR:
ser hoord. including fuel and liNnta .sl7s m
Sphmn bIancnee. n M
nahx uaEes. teach IN M
Mnstc--professor's Fees '''''if' !" w
w %
For further information, address w
HENRY BROOKE.
80 ~ Us Ashland. Virginia
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COMMISSIONERS SALE or REAL
by Henry ". Quarles.
lust SALE OF A VERY EXTEN-

TRUST SALE OF A VERY EXTEN-
L SIVE AND DESIRABLE STOCK OF BOOKS.
&c The undersigned Trustee in a deed from Har.
rold Murray and wives, dated the 3Oth day OF
June, 1851, duly recorded in the Hastings Court,
Richmond for the purposes Of said deed and accord
lie auction, beginning on WEDNESDAY, the 18th
day of December, 1885, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, at the
store No. 2il Broad street, Richmond. formerly oc-
over the store Of Johnston Whiting Broad street:
A very large and varied stock of Books, stationa-
and other articles and property-embracing stand.
ard works Oh History, Medicine. Law, Theology,
Natural and Moral Science. works of Poetry Fic-
ton and general Literature new and In good order
and many other articles presenting great attractions
to those in want OF snch property, or having any
desire to embark In the book-selling business -
Catalogues will be ready By the Gay of sale.
TERMS: For sums Of fifty dollars and under, cash;
for sums fifty dollars six months credit for ap-
proved, endorsed negotiable notes.
K HOWIS0N, Trustee.
Sale conducted by HENRY W. QuARLxs, Auct.