The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-28

The News.

An appalling tragedy occurred at the residence
Mr.. Francis Gouldy, a retired merchant residing
No. 2l7 West Thirtieth street on Tuesday night.
he eldest son. Frank young man, nineteen years
I'd, returned home about ten o'clock after all the
family had retired His father chided him for keep
ing such late hours and spoke TO him about his ex
travagant course Of living, when the youth retired
to his room, vowing vengeance on the whole house
hold. Aiming himself with Ratchet, knife and
pistol, he soon afterwards proceeded to execute
his hellish intention. Descending TO the bedroom
where his father was sitting he struck him in the
head with the axe until he was insensible then
turning upon his mother he attacked her with the
same weapon; then his brothers, Nathaniel and
Charles. aged fourteen and six years, who ran
TO the assistance Of their father, were
sssailed. The attention of the iend was then
called to the two servant girls, Joanna Murphy and
Elizabeth Carr and they in turn were also horribly
butchered and finally the wretched young man
wound up the nights atrocities by blowing his
brains out with a pistol. Ont of the six persons
injured, probably four will die from the effects of
their wounds. Two of the sufferers are already at
the point of death, namely, Mr.. Gouldy and Joanna
Murphy Altogether, the affair was one of the
most horrible butcheries ever perpetrated in
Christian community. Elsewhere will be found
full details of the shocking affair.
The California overland mail which left san
Francisco on the 1st inst arrived at st. Louis on
Tuesday evening despatch under the tele-
graphic head contains a brief synopsis of the news,
which is one week later than the accounts received
by the Panama route The most important feature
OF the intelligence is the report of battle in Ore
Gon between body of three hundred troops under
command of Col Wright, aud five hundred Indians,
in which the latter were completely defeated The
troops sustained no loss whatever. The steamer
st. Louis is due at this port from Aspinwall,
with the semimonthly Pacific mails and treasure
shipment and details Of news to the 5th inst
The steamer Pacific arrived an hour and thirty.
FIVE minutes after midnight yesterday morning,
from Galway via II. Johns. n. r., with three hun
dred and tlirtyseyen passengers and full cargo.
Among them were Lord Bury and lady and private
secretary. and Arthur Napoleon pianist Of Euro
pean celebrity. The former gentleman is at the
80. Nicholas and viii remain in town until Monday
next. when he proceeds TO Canada to negotiate q
nnion Of the Provinces. He has also full powers to
conclude mail contracts with our government. A
dinner given the day preceding the departure
Of the Pacific. at which Arthur Roebuck, Mr.. Lever
Mr.. CRIMSON. Mr. Ennis and his lordship made
speeches highly Mandatory Of the bonds Of
commerce uniting Ireland with North America.
The present line il greatly TO be enlarged in conse
quence OF the pressure 81 business. one hundred
passengers having been left behind for Of ac-
commodations. The Pacific delayed for two
DAYS at Il. Johns 10 enable the noble yiscount TO
meet the Legislative Council Of Newfoundland 20
settle the terms Of a subsidy. which we believe was
signed and perfected during his lordship's stay
there.
The British steam frigste valorous, Capt. Sir W.
G. Aldham. X. G. b.. left this port yesterday for
Greytown. with Sir Gore 0useley and family and
Secretary of Legation. Sir Gore ouseley goes out
as British Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Peni.
potentiary on a special mission to Central America
Our correspondent in Tsmpico, Mexico, dating
on the 10th aud 30th Of September, furnishes some
very interesting facts concerning the late raids
made on foreign traders by different generals OF
the contending armies. Under the pretext Of fore.
ing repayment Of what are called government
duties. the most daring violations Of the personal
liberties Of traders have been effected. Foreign in
ierven,ion was loudly called for.
We understand that several English gentlemen,
representing parties in England who have invested
in a railroad scheme in money and iron, have come
out In the Persia 20 examine into the matter The
appearance ofthese fnancicrs has created some stir
In Wall street and elsewhere, and may lead 70 some
interesting Developments.
The National Horse Exhibition yesterday wa
= most brilliant aud spirited affair. The attendance
of spectators was greater than on the previous
days and the proceedings elected universal appro.
baton. So far II j. decided success and augurs
well for the future. Among the yisiters present
was Governor King who was on the judges stand
The greater part ~ the afternoon, and mantle sted
lively interest in the proceedings.
The Rev, Henry Beby delivered a lecture last
evening AZ DR. Chcevcr's church TO large audience
on the results Of West India emancipation. he
presented considerable amount Of statistical in.
formation 20 prove that II had been attended with
Abe mos, beneficial effects, both in a material and
moral point q view. Our report l. crowded out by
fhe pressure of other matter.
The Commissioners Of Emigration held their
usual weekly meeting yesterday. A communion
lion from the Health Officer at Quarantine. urginc
the necessity for providing, In view OF The ap-
preaching cold weather, better accommodation foy
She sick and the Quarantine employees was re-
ceived read and appropriately referred. The nun
Der Of emigrants arrived at this port this year 10
ihe 27th inst Is 6 1872 falling on $3.50 as com.
pared with the arrivals during the corresponding
time In 1857 There are ,lO2 persons In the inst
iutons under the charge Of the Commissioner. The
balance o. The Communication fund at present amounts
% go .aaa.
u he supreme Cour, yesterday two suits for