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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-18
COL. LIE GAL I'D COL. CAH1.
HEADQUARTERS 55TH REGIMENT N. Y. s. N I
NEW YORK, Feb. Is, 1853.
News from the Fr~rch West Indies.

The newspaper the Antilles, which published Al 81
PIERRE had suppressed by order OF the Governor
This rigorous measure seems caused by the inser
ton In lis number OF Dec ~ Of Article from lie Norf
Of Now defending the African emigration authorized by
France against the unjust attacks OF the English journals
The vessel pIndien, Captain Godon, coming from Pom.
dicherry whose arrival ~ Ponta petre on the 18th Of
December was already snown 70 US, had 700 COOLIES on
board During her passage OF 80 days she lost ~ coolies
The landing Of her cargo effected the day hter her
arrival and the administration Immediately took the ne
cessary for The prompt repair Of this convoy IN
oder 70 facilitate the landing OF the Stella, from day 70
day looked for with cargo Of African emigrane, pro
oeedL.g from the a. those OF the Clara pre-
viousy brought by the latter vessel 10 Martinique 70 The
great scandal Of certain Enssh newspapers which cannot
get seeing The French recruit free aborers In Africa
The operations Of Regis not Fortunate the nmgrs-
ton Of coolies having till suffered so much from
osees out OF 32S Africans board, 20 died dur ing
the pessase OF - days. Amongst those who arrived a.
port, many seriously sick, and DISCRIMINATING All
the bestowed Them 10 the Colonial hospital,
great number OF them soccumbed
Al the last dates conspiracy planned by the negroes OF
all The plantations, was spoken Of Al Iamentn those
newly arrived manifested great discomfort Aided and
guided by The former slaves who although refusing labor
ooA with anger this assistance FOR We planters,
the Ahssns newly dsembarhed had made al dispositions
for crvesing 10 San LUCE English colony w hours
journey nom Martinique. his project Of fight had been
the mails o. ne Antilles, IL 70 the NH Of December.
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up. DoUEIAy IN The Srrrrr womp-A few
days ago Mr. Alfred L-er, q Tsrrytown, ~ r., called al
ofbce and related that Al circle composed of
eeeen intelligent pvrsons held ~ his house few
ngs previous, spirx purrprtpg 70 be that OF r. Don
nelly, who vas lely hung the perpetrsor Of the Sea
y 9,es Anh Sy wsy az ow e ss ss . a1a
NOT have committed that murder. He expressed much
rrSa his "poor cid gray headed father bowed
down because he could not believe in hh sons
innocence and that bis dear sister, had suhred such
great distress account Of his having 70 an
end bp fohs Of "that dear girl fzzy" having
believed him guilty.. His appeal and argument firmly
sony~ced our ormsnt snd cfhers q the circle Mat he
was innocent, and greatly escfted nhet sypaihlee al
h-of appears they knew po<lng of Dpnpesiy or his
e.mv We msss4ou theee rsfscusws Al the request u
our friend whou expressing any opfuon ~ 70 the mat
,er nvolved.-N~c Pork i4SftudI Telegraph
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-18
The Celebration I'm RSchmoud.
MILITARY CoURTEsIKs BETWEEN VIRGINIA AND NEW
COLONEL CARY TO COLONEL LIZ GAL

YORK.
COLONEL CARY COLONEL LIZ GAL
RICHMOND, Va Feb. 9. 1858.
CoIoSThe state OF Virginia the ed Of the present
month proposes 10 inaugurate the equestrian statue o
Washington recently completed by the amented Crawford
under . contract with the Commonwealth. has been
suggested thai would be particularly appropriate that
the Of France and their descendants In this
country should participate In this ceremony for, a.
Americans, we feel that the assistance Of France
most important element In that which made
SON. SIR and because the "Guard which you
have the honor 70 command, 10 looked upon amongst
the most efficient and best disciplined Of corps In the
federacy suggest TO you the proprey OF bringing them
TO Richmond the occasion. am informed BY the Com
mAndng General that quarters and subsistence will be
furnshe 10 all troops that attend For my regiment (he
First Regiment OF Virginia Volunteers take leave say
that while do not feel authorized 10 make the distinction
Al inviting you or cans OF invite all who will be then
presently that will do ell that good citizens and tolers
bly, good soldiers do to make your sojourn with
pleasant am, cir with great respect, yours very truly
r. MILTON CARY Lieutenant Colonel
COLONEL In GAL, Comdt b5th RegtE. Y. NJ.
COL CARY.
HEADQUARTERS 55H REGIMENT ~ Y. SIN,
NEW YORK, Feb. ID, 1858.
ColosEr--I beg TO acknowledge your favor Of Fe
bruary 8, extending q kind welcome 10 the "Guard
should they visit Richmond at the celebration
OF the inauguration OF the statue OF Washington re
gret that under existing circumstances, has not been
attention, and sincerely regret n, a. should have been
most happy have revived between their descendants
the bonds OF friendship cemented by ancestors
many we'll contested heid, and which, the pages Of
To that Of the Gather q his CounGy" Trusting that
but pleasure deferred receive from you day the
hospitality d true Virginia soldier, re main, with much
respect, yours, sincerely,
Lieut. Col r. Mirror CARY, commanding LIST Regiment
Virginia Volunteers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-18
WATVsLEs, JEwELRY, 20,

~ -
TEwERY-CASH PURCHASERS ARE INVITED TO
81 examine the stock of fne jewery manufactured Nv the
late firm Of HERE WOLF NO 80 Nassau street. Of
By order of the assignee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-18
TINE BALL SEASON.


Wy AsHINGToN's BIRTHDAY CMEBRATION.-
w Tesss for Ne grand ball and festival 70 be held At
she CIV Assembly Rooms, Monday evening" feo n csn
be Obtained ~
HALL a SONS, -
aud FiRrH PONDS music stores.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-18
NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1858.
BOARDING AND LODGING.

uIGHLY DESIRABLE ACCOMMODATIONS CAN M
III obtained, for families and single gentlemen at AZ Chm
ton phce Eighth street, House first class. Dinner At sir
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-18

L,oR SAFE or To RFNr-rHE VERY COMPLETE
il sone front soar story and high stoog mansion No. Ne
Twentieth street fronting the college grounds sze
rs LINN feet and lot l2 deep Tie house built
very beet manner for the owners and with all The
FITCH Rsecuior " John street, or Francis MRgsn II
Pine street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-18


A TTENTION REGULARS A SPECIAL MEETING OF
"A the General Society will be held at headquarters No
1853 Bowery this thursday evening At O'Clock Members
will be punctual. By order of
WALTER L. CAssIN Secretary
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-18

ENOR sALE-THE LEASE, STOCK AND FIXTURES OF
liquor siore, doing cash business Of
0oos year. For particulars call at 10 Beetman street.
No. 2 J. w. LAWSON
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-18
CLOTHING, &C.

80 -S-S~s....-.s- ,s,,, ~ !, or, -fnrp
ND.NJU -gen,lemen DESTROYS Of converting eit on
or surplus clothing into obtain coy more ~
calling sending their address 70 JAMES MVhoNsf
ffqh Pearl street
fyroTHINq LADIES AND GENTLEMEN HAvINs
" any 10 dispose Of car receive the hghet price for tbs
same ~ aadres.jns Mrs w. Cohen " Iaurens street
Canal and 81 West Broadway. NB-Lades attended 70 -
Mrs G..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-18

CAMUEL ELLISON, AGENT FOR WILLIAM YoUNGEF
y Co.'S Edinburg ale.-For sale by the hogshead AM
gallon This ale s the best draugh in this country Also
brsndies wines gins &C. the finest imported e this market
In large small quantities. at No. South william street
Beaver
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-10
stanton WOODEN FACTORY.

This establishment is now turning out a vari-
ety of goods which stand No. in the market
as to quality and price. We heard one of our
own merchants say, few days ago, that he
could purchase better article for negro wear,
and on better terms, at the Stauuton Wooden
Factory, than in any of the Northern Cities
The Factory is now under the management OF
Mr.. Jas. O'Rork, who is conducting its affairs
energetically and successfully. Dealers in wool
en- goods, we feel satisfied, cannot do so well in
their purchases elsewhere but independent of
this consideration, it is right to encourage home
manufactures
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-10
The Central Railroad.

The recent increase of passenger fare and
freights by the Central Railroad Company has
created quite a stir along the line, and We hear
talk of going back to the old fashion of wagon
ing produce to Winchester or Scottsville. 1.-THE
Directors found it necessary to do something to
increase the profits of the Railroad, they set to
work in the wrong place. We agree fully with
the Charlottesville Advocate that the better
plan-and a reform every way desirable-would
have been to reduce the very high salaries paid
to officers, and at the same time dismiss the su
pernumeraries. The sooner the Manassas GAP
Railroad is extended up the Valley, however
the better for the public. There will then be
no monopoly, and competition viii bring down
Railroad charges to the proper rates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-10
Sneoker MT the Unlyersity,

Henry Winter Davis has declined to speak at
the University at the next Commencement. 1t
will be difficult after this to find any one bold
enough to accept an invitation to speak there,as
no one can be sure that his political antece-
Dents" when enquired into, will prove accepta-
Bile to the students and professors. Perhaps,
however, the Hon. Q. ]. Faulkner will do. Oh
lection to some of his "antecedents", which
might otherwise be insuperable, is barred by the
fact that he is now good Democrat By the
way, if the respected Rector of the University
were not also Democrat, we should suggest to
the inquisitors an examination into his "antece-
dentsn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-10
Dissraceful Scene in Congress.

A disgraceful row occurred in the United
States House of Representatives, at twenty min
utes to two O'Clock on Saturday morning last,
between Mr.. Keitt, of South Carolina and Mr..
Grow, of Pennsylvania, IN which other members
also participated. The session of Friday had
been protracted to that hour the House being
engaged in contest over the motion of Mr..
Harris relating to the Lecompton Constitution.
Mr.. Quitman submitted q proposition, and Mr..
Grow, while walking down the aisle on the
Democratic side of the Hall, objected to his
making any remarks.
Mr.. Keitt said, "If you are going to object,
return to your own side of the House"
Mr.. Grow responded, that this is a free hall,
and that every man has right to be where he
pleases."
Mr.. Keitt came up to Mr.. Grow, and said he
'wanted to know what he meant by such an
answer as that"
Mr.. Grow replied, that he "meant just what
he said-that this was free hall, and man
has right to be where he pleases."
Mr.. Keitt, taking Mr.. Grow by the throat said
81 will show you. You know you are damned
Black Republican puppy"
Mr.. Grow Knocked his hand up, saying, "
shall occupy such place in the hall as please,
and no niger driver can crack his whip over me. v
Mr.. Keitt then again grabbed Mr.. Grow by
the throat, and Mr.. Grow knocked his hand a
way, when Mr.. Keitt came at him, Mr.. Grow
then knocked him down.
Crowds of their respective friends rushed to
the rescue. The various members on each side
engaged in the fight in the area fronting the
Clerks desk.
Mr.. Washburn of Illinois was conspicuous a.
mong the Republicans dealing heavy blows.
The Speaker loudly called tor order, ard call
ed on the Sergeant-at.arms to interfere. That
functionary, carrying his mace OF Office, togeth-
er with his assistants, hurried to the scene and
crowded into the thickest of the fight, in which
dozen members were engaged.
Some minutes elapsed before this truly fearful
contest was Quoted, the members having reluc
family returned to their seats: There was then a
dead calm in comparison with the scene just en-
acted
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-10

WASHINGTON ITEMS. -The Washington cor
respondent of the Philadelphia Pennsylvania
says;
'The American members of the House, Il IN
number, also met in caucus last evening, and
resolved to support the admission OF Kansas I'M
der the Lecomp on constitution, three members
boiling the action of the caucus, and declaring
their determination to oppose the Adminlstra-
ton on this question. These three members are
Messrs. Davis, Harris and Ricaud, all OF Mary
land"
The correspondent of the Philadelphia North
American wri es:-
'sThere is reason to believe that a compromise
is encouraged in high quarters, with the counsel
of Southern men, to admit Lecompton and refer
the slavery clause back to the people, as quail
i6cation to admission. And it is understood the
President is well inclined to the plan as mode
of paci6cation, though it will not be recommend
ed in his message From indications to-day,
the friends Of the Administration are discour-
aged at the prospect Of carrying the Lecompton
Constitution through the House, and concede
the detection to be greater than has heretofore
been represented. As the hour of decision
draws near, the courage of those who endure
and would embrace, begins TO falter. They see
the hand writing on the wall, with the finger OF
the Nebraska Bill sternly pointing to an inevi-
table DOOM"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-10
MARRIED.,


At Viewers Cave, on the evening of the Sd inst,
by Rev. J. w. Wolf, WM NJ. KEMPER, Esq, TO Miss
MAGGIE b. A. MoHLER.
At the house of VIM. Smith, Esq, on Thursday the
2sh day of January, by Rev j. B. Davis, Mr.. GEORGE
w. PEAco TO Miss MARGARET d. BLACK, all of this
county.
On Thursday, the 2Sth ult., by Rev: j. Stephen
Bain, at 'Waterdam,' the residence of Jerome Bona
parte Gordon, Mr. DAVID Cole to Miss SALLIE A. Cor
DOM all of this county
At Cross KEYS, on Tuesday morning, the I'd inst,
by Rev. j. w. Wolff, ROBERT A. GIBBONS Esq, TO Miss
FAyNIE ", daughter of the late Rodham hemper, all
of Rockingham county, Va.
At Locust Dale, on the evening of the I'd inst, by
Rev. j. w. Wolff Rev. BENJAMIN ARBoGAsT, A. NJ,
Principal of the Wesleyan Female Institute, Staunton,
to Miss FANNIE Co. daughter of John Gibbons, Esq OF
Rockingham county, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-10
MORE BR1BERY.-A Committee of the House

MORE BRIBERY.-A Committee of the House
of Representatives is Investigating charge of
bribery against members of the last Congress,
in connection with the passage of the present
Tariff act A Mr.. Stone testified that during the
pendanoy of the bill, o. B. Matteson stated that
it would take at least twenty five thousand dol
lars to get the bill through Congress; that Mat
teson proceeded from Washington to New York
for the purpose of making the arrangement; but
he does not state whether Matteson received the
money. When asked by member of the Com
mittee whether he had ever loaned any money
to members of Congress, he hesitated and quib-
bled, but finally said that he did not think they
had right to ask such question. The Com
mittee insisted upon an answer. lie then stated
that there had been some money loaned-how
much he did not know. Mr. Banks borrowed
seven thousand dollars; another member had
borrowed some which the books of the company
showed had never been paid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-10

LYNCH LAW IN INDIANA.-The hanging OF
young man in Noble county, Indiana, few days
since by virtue of the authority Of body OF
Regulators, was a terrible affair." Nearly fifteen
hundred horsemen assembled to witness the eX-
ecution. The cause of the excitement which re-
suited in the assemblage of SO formidable body
of citizens, to unlawfully take the life OF man
is thus given by q correspondent OF the indian
apolis journal:
sFor several years there has been a regularly
organized band OF horse-thieves, blacklegS, coun.
terieiters and murderers, whose range extended
from Chicago to Toledo. The swamps and oak
barrens of Noble and adjacent countries have
been their headquarters and principal hiding
| places. At last their numbers became SO great,
| and heir villainous deeds SO bold and daring,
that it was unsafe for u stranger, or any one,
who it was supposed had money, to pass along
the public highways. Within the last few
months there have been several highway rob-
berries and attempts to commit murder. Al
length the better portion of the citizens In No
BILE and adjoining counties organized themselves
into vigilance committee, horse companies &C.,
to see if they could not ferret out some OF the
leaders"
Recently the regulators caught a counterfeiter
VINO ndu OH Lduu u HSdFy aooOi 'heh' vi oNo"s
coin. He was hanged until he confessed and
exposed the gang with which he was con-
nected. He was then put in Jail and arrests
made. some twenty five persons being taken in
custody and lodged in the jails OF Noble, LA
Grange, De Kalb and Elkhart counties. One OF
the leaders of the scoundrels was taken before
the Executive Committee of the regulators and
sentenced to die. He had many aliases, but was
best known by the name of Gregory McDougal.
He was twenty seven years old, Canadian by
birth, and leaves wife and child.
A "Rev. Mr.. Writ" made feeling prayer,
the prisoner made a speech, ''little thought he
would ever come to this" hoped 1.-THE Lord
would have mercy on his SOUL" and was strung
up and hung until dead
Another correspondent of the same paper says
the Regulators in Noble county hung two men
more on the 30th ult., at Kendalvlle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-10
Fire at Hebron Church.

Hebron Church, about five miles from Staun-
ton. on the Central Railroad, took fire on Sun
day morning last, just before the hour for preach
ing. Fire was communicated from the stove
pipe to the roof, portion ofwhich was destroy
ed, The Church had been but recently repair
al
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-10

THE REVENUE AT New YoRK.-The amount OF
revenue received at the Custom House in New
York for the last seven months is 81, 9S7, 029-
s., 5S6, 1914 less than the amount received during
the same months last year. The receipts tor the
current fiscal year must fall at least fifteen mil
lions below last year, and the decrease at other
ports is likelY to be prOportionally greater
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-10
The Presidents Kansas Message.

On Tuesday, the End inst, President Buchan-
an sent to Congress a special message on the
subject of the Leconpton Constitution which
he laid before the two houses at the same time
The following is an abstract of the message:
The President says that deluson prevails as
n the condition of parties in Kansas. lie re-
capituates the history of occurrences III the
Territory. He characterizes the Topeka gov
eminent as a usurpation, says that it would be
impossible for any people to have proceeded
with more regularity in the formation OF
constitution than was done by the people
of Kansas in the formation of the Lecomp-
ton Constitution; the election of June last
he saws was a propitious movement for the
settlement of difficulties, but the Topeka party
suffered the election to go by default; hence they
had no right to complain. The Lecompton
convention was legally constituted, and submit
ted the question to the people whether Kansas
should be free or slave State. The Presl-
dent believes that under the organic act the
convention was bound to submit this all-import-
ant question to the people. They did so, and
again the Topeka party allowed the election to
90 by default At the election OF State othcers
held January 4th, wiser counsels prevailed, and
the vote was larger. L Le pcOl'lo VI Adnooo law
therefore, in strict conformity with their organ
ic act, framed a constitution, organized State
government and submitted the question OF slave
ry to a popular decision.
They have elected State officers, and now ask
admission into the union under this constitution.
The President declares himself decidedly in ia
vor of their admission, and thus terminating the
Kansas difficulty by localizing the distractlng
influences that bear upon it. AS question OF
expediency even, he insists that it would be wise
to admit Kansas, inasmuch as that act would
restore quiet to the country and prosperity to the
Territory. To the people OF Kansas ne says,
the only practical difference between the admis-
sion and rejection of Kansas is whether they
can more speedily change their present consttu-
ton or frame second to be submitted to Con-
gress 1t should never be forgotten, he says,
that in proportion to the insignifcance of the
slave question as affecting the few thousand in
habitants of Kansas, the fourteen slave States
will feel the rejection Of the constitution more
keenly. Kansas once admitted, he is of the O..
pinon, the excitement will be localized, and
will soon cool down, when the troops can be
withdrawn. The President conscientiously be-
Heves that the dark clouds that now hang over
the Union may be dispeed by the admission OF
Kansas, or made still darker by its rejection.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-10
Resumption of Specie Payments,

The Banks of Baltimore and oth,r Northern
cities have resumed specie payments, and the
Virginia Banks will probably resume in fe"
weeks, or sooner Persons indebted to the
Banks may look out for harder times than they
have yet experienced.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-10

UNITED BRETHREN CONFERENCE.-The Penn,
sylvania Conference of the United Brethren in
Christ convened, pursuant to appointment, in
Zion Church, Windsor township, York CO., on
the 21st ult.-Bisbop J. J. GlosSbrenner, presi-
ding Conference closed on Monday evening, to
meet in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland county, Pa,
january. 1859.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-10

VTIRGINIA.-At Rules held in the Clerks Office
Y OF the Circuit Court OF Augusia county, Febrna-
~ LIST, 1883, VIM. B. Porter and Boyd Porter Plain
lifts,
AGAINST
Thomas Johnston and Cynthia Ann his wife Shell
ton j. Abney, ex'or of John s. Black, decd; j. s.
Motfett and JAS 7. Black. adm'rs of Samuel Black,
decd the heirs aud legal representatives of Robert
Sharpe, decd; the heirs aud legal representatives OF
John Sharpe decd and the heirs and legal represen-
taiives of Peggy Wade, decd. and als,-Detendants
The object Of this suit is TO obtain decree for the
sale of certain slaves left by the will ofJoseph Sharpe,
dec d. and for the distribution Of the proceeds among
those entitled
1t appearing by satisfactory evidence that the De-
PENDANTS Shelton S. Abney the heirs and legal repre-
sentatives of Robert Sharpe, decd the heirs and e-
gal representatives of John Sharpe, deed, and the
heirs and legal representatives Peggy Wade, decd,
are not inhabitants of this Commonwealth 1t is or
dered that the said Defendants do appear here within
one month after due publication of this ORDER and do
what is necessary to protect their interests.
Teste, A. +. hlANEl, u. v.
Fob 10 1S58-Aw
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-02-10

LARGE Hoes.-Mr. Frank Minor, of Ridgway,
in this county, butchered his lot of hogs, few
days since, numbering 1o4, and the average
weight was 243 lbs. This average OF farmers
whole lot of killing hogs can not be beaten by
even Augusta county. Can it, Mr. Spectator
- charlottesville AdUOcate.