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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-13
THE NETWORK CENTRAL RAILROAD.


10 the Editor Of The " y 7rbVHe
Sin: The official letter of j. V. L. Pruyn, published
IN your paper a few days since, refusing copy OF the
stock hstofths Company the Committeeo New-for
Stockholders has excited considerable surprise. That
gentleman has for long mc had free access TO those
lists from which he has been enabled 10 address stock
holders and obtain their proxies, to himsef and Mr.
Corning. BY means Of these, these two gentlemen
have been enabled 20 the entire powo oil
the management of this Corporation IN themselves
thus rendering the Board OF Directors dependent
upon them instead Of the stockholders, whore right
fm ana independent representatives they should be.
Tins management, thus constituted, has for some
time Oeeh carefully observed. Ncannot be conceded
that very general impression exists among stock
holders that II Las not been characterized nv that fl
deity and devotion to the true Interests ot the
ton which should mark 80 important a trust. Mr.
Pyn is Lwyer enOugh 10 understand the rulc of ci,v
appIcable to trustee who trades slsculates in the
trust fund or who in any manner uses the trust with
view TO his own personal advantage or that Of his
frends viii he have the goodness to Illustrate the
rule by pointed examples of railroad management.
Such an Illustration would be interesting to stock
holders.
4 lnrcc uumbcr of stockholders largely interested
III the property of the New-iork Cen;ral regarding
the present system Of management OF that company
Us imperfect and being DESTROYS that IT'S ciectlous
should be conducted as to give the stockhod'Is te
benefit of an Independent board 81 management deter
mined through committee of their number, 10 aa-
dress their felow.,,ockhoders With this view they
requested copy Of the stock list This very reason
abb request has been refused by Mr.. Pruyn upon me
ground that the report of the committee Is dS'aSeiui
10 HIM and several Of the Directors. VINO The oIec,
tors are who concur with him he I'm not
10 inform the public. His letter INDUCES IN general
deuuneaiiou of the report and OF the motives 81 the
COMMITTEE. He does cot specifically deny single a.
EgAtlOn or statement contained IN n. HIS letter, 10
lay the least Of is in bad taste, and fear in equally
bad temper.
We think Il would have been well had Mr.. Pruyn
f1anied tie request q the Committee, and relied upon
his own ablhty 10 counteruct the opposed poisonous
influence Oft report ny circular addressed by him
10 the stockholders. That ne possesses the ability 20
write good circular 10 can doubt unless the Di-
rectors have greatly overoted him in awarding 70 hm
sSAryztwce large d. - pad TO the highest indi-
cal pffcfT ID The S.a.e. SrocbN0I ulK.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-13

Dyypys1 WELL ~ THE WoRLp.--1ae Lon1'r'Ae
XIV Cyer saws tina, the artesisn well Of the Measrs
Dupont, Of that city, has nov reached the depth of
9TH. !. the deepest well now known to u. in the
ora The next in depth is the well at Grenelle, near
PsrS which IL 800 feet. Ionisvile has therefore,
3D.. J,ann- well in the world and the aest seepc IN
,I Tntsd states the cross OF the st. Louis Cathedral
bc;r, Sc feet high, while the summit OF Trinity New
~ "a only l6l feet"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-13
THr suALLPoy.-This disease prevails in Somerset
-. j.. Nj and IA. priucc.s f,,ne Pntriok .avs.

In Salisbury a number vi cases haze occurred. and
doubtless there viii be others. We learn that the
merchants there with executions, have closed
doors business Of al kinds being very gererally sas-
peuded all awaiting with fearful anxiety IN abate
rent OF the disease. A number of cases have oc-
cured IN Barren Creek District Of which We may
merton NJ. Washington Miteheils family; aso
Mr. Levin Ayres-h Imseh, vie and three children al
being down with = Mr.. DJugherty. nautical man.
who Introduced tie contag.OB MO The Later family
has tnce lee.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-13

SEwaRDA MosG THEVRGisfs NEoRoEs.-ST Hon.
w H. Seward of New York, at the invitation Of tho
Hon.John s. Pendicton, paid that gentleman visits
few Days since, tile object Of which was 10 wiioessa
regular old-fashioBcd Virginis Niger ccT-sheck'
ing Mr.. Pende,on being DESTROYS that sewx1, rpm y
what lie would see there would be conyincsd tnas
Slavery in Cupepper pot as bad a. reps'~snssd
by tn. Anti-Sayery men OF the North, Iha honc
pared off very pleasantly indeed, ana no oao was
NUM- WIZ [wsnen,nn iva Wig
HAIR DroPPnG Orr.-wthin the last slH weeks
several persons, some Of whom are among our aS,
susipta,ce have, without eDy known cause, 'ost an
lie hair Iom the bead and body. With" two weeks
from the time the hair commenced coming ou', not .
.,irs was left. The eyebrows ADD eyehshes Also
dropped out. Neither OF tho persons had senred
taken take. any medicine. They have applied % ssv.si
a'',sn, nby,..ians but can learn no caase for the
s s;pgsar eireaartspce. tBnstol IL. H. Phepik.
Fr.I A,YR.r.--We are informed tha, on Wsdpes-
aay h.t. an sffrsy occurred between Mr. Rieha,0son
~ ia city, Mr.. spaas and Jas. Weaver, % ne tsvn
~ Weayeysyille. which situated at tbs back Of Ssv-
Madrid, Mo. The fght resulted in the death OF
Weaver and spears. The cause Of the dif'caity our
-rrsrmsst did no; leayn. Memphis AppeaL
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-13

The ~. Cloud Visitor is tho name of spdghtfy
weekly newspaper published at st. Cloud, Stearns
County, Minnesota, by J. Mows,t, and edited by Mr..
Jane c. Swisshclm, formerly of The Pmsb1rsh Sat
urdav Tisttor
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-13

BFAUIY OF SL.vIRY AND SLAVE HUNTERs.-A
few weeks ago. three negroes-some dark, some
brown--were vending their way, whence we knew
not: but on arriving at Nemaha City, on their way
northward where they received their breakfast ana
informed our citizens that they were travelling up the
Missouri River and intended 10 soon az the
land Of freedom" made It's appearance on the opp0.
site s;de-beipg overheard in these unsophsticated
declarations they suspected OF being slaves ms
SUSPICION being communicated 10 some OF the citizens
Of Brownsville FIVE miles distant, was sufficient TO
arouse the chivary and PrOSlave procvties ola GER
tain portion Of the citizens there In short time
many knights were well equipped, sitting upon their
horses and-muIes, CALAMITY rallying the people IN
the name of the United States by virtue OF the ~ u.
gitiye Slave law and in the name OF the Territory OF
Nebraska by virtue Of It's discriminating laws as De-
tween negroes muattoes and those negroes WHO nave
white faces and finally, the recruits were sufhclehuy
formidable 70 give the requisite courage 10 the envy
alrous protectors of the laudabe attack and al II,
pel-mel, with a burrah, the "valiant Sons OF iree-
men went.
SEQUEL.-One Niger was shot through the r2ht
arm by two white men, and captured, because JIG
could not swim the Missouri River. The other TWO
negroes shot Nm. Myers, and having Killed hli ana
tindn. Themselves surrounded, without the nope VI
escape except by an extraordinary movement, UNI
hitclled mounted, and rode Oh two OF tue enemy
horses. Neither the horses, nor the negroes nave
been recovered. -. ~
The wounded negro was detained in jail in NeTnnha
County az an expense of about S0O until our recen'
November term Of the District Court, when, upon
affidavit his trial was transferred to Otoe Co'uy
and there. about q week ago, the poor negro WIN
VIC arm wa Tyenlah. City IN. T. Journal
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-13

Co. Williams OF Tennessee declines the mission to
Cousant;nope and i, is said that Mr. Poindexer re-
Gently appointed Chief Clerk in the Po--Offics De-
partmeut, will receive the appointment.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-13

ATcHAFALAYA CuRRRScY.-Captain Shancross, OF
the Mississippi steamer P,ytona ia one of the crack
captains Of the river. Everybody knows him, and he
knows everybody, and therefore must tell little
story about him. One day the Peytona WA steauiing
down past the cotton woods toward New Orleans,
when she was hailed by another boat coming up.
Halo Captain Shall"
Halo !" WAS the answer.
"Got any Atchataaya money"
"Yes, plenty"
well, pay it out; the banks busted, or gwne
TO-" nm.
you got much of that money u
About thousand dollars, reckon, SIR" said the
clerk Of the PeytOna. .. ..-...tI-
well stop at the first wood boat" And the Pey-
tona puifed on until wood boat was seen moored To
the shore with piles OF cord-wood arOrnd and small
man, with his trowsers rolled up and his hands in his
pockets .hivering the bank beside his boat in the
chill December weather.
"Wood boat ahoy." sang out Captain Shall.
Small man in the distance: Halo"
Want to sell that wood |"
Small man in the distance: " Vas"
Take Atchafalaya money p
Small man in the distance: Yss.'
Round to- pilot" said Captain Shall. The boats
bound down stream always have to come around, WITH
their bows pointed mp stream 10 resist the current %
the Mississippi sometimes they encounter big eddy,
and have to take a sweep OF some miles before hey
reach the landing place 40 it was IN this INSTANCE:
SO You'll take Atchafalaya money for wood, VIII
yOu said the captain, as the boat approached snore.
" Vas" said the small man.
How will you take It :" soid Captain Shall, lmesn-
ing at what rate.)
Take il even, said the small man.
What do you mean by even r.
" Cord for cord, Captain"
"Put her round again, pilot, said Captain Shall,
and wood up at the next wharf boat reckon this ie-
low hes been posto6 by somebody ON Atchafalaya.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-13

LLoYD's AGEST AT MosRoviA-Wc have received
information that Mr.. Ex-Pr.s.dent Roberts has been
appointed agent tor Lloyds at Aonroyia. Tho OBJ
i.ct of this appointment is 10 facilitate British trade
With the Republic Of Liberia and the interior Of Ar
ioa While the far-seeing eyes Of Enghsh statesmen
perceive the vane Of the connection and their yg9v
able commerce among the African eolens-, there
is no indication that our Government wiu take adj
vantage of s decided pre-emipence for securing this
traffic Congress and the country nave been impoi-
timed by the friends Of colonization for acknowl-
edcment Of the independence OF LIBERIA the appoint
m,nt az consuls, and the establishment Of line Of
ocean steamers but without success. proposition
was made during the last session, in the senate, 70 APP
propriate s2j,0 GOO for al exploration Of the River
Niger, brit even this failed to be carried into effect.
The adoption and hearty execution Of these measures
would Greatly help To suppress the slave-irAde sad ~
increase cur material Interests. We hope that no
time on pains viii be spared 10 obtain such Govern
III Mt action a. will compOrt with an enlightened poll
icy and truly Christian spirit. lPhiia. Moth Am.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-13

MAYOR woop AFRO ,p-Our late Mayor who gracefully re
staff of office New Years day u.s. with bis family
about 10 depart upon an extended your through blp suo
visiting the principal Connen, cities Greece and Turkey and
pa.sios hro IL syria the Holy Land Mr. Wood will have al
ample opportunity TO study the various hns OF municipal gov
tpeut In the great EuIopsn cities. and 10 verify his own
theory that it system alone that is 70 b. blamed 70. the
ui.rule Of New York. New 1 OK lieraio
If Mr. Woods explorations should carry him go tar
that he never got back to this country if his studies
into the municipal affairs OF European cities should
absorb the entire remaining years Of his life; or even
if he should be lost in heavy gale somewhere at sea,
il i not likely the City of New-York woud 90 into
heavy mourning. While pursuing his Investigations
in tie Old World, he will doubtless notice many
instances Of dema yogues suddenly coming to the end
of their rope, and thieves achieving their destiny the
same way, though in different sease Let him make
these characters subjects Of study and his own ex
perience in the arts will quality him to write an ex,
traordinsry and instructive book, for which q good
ti,s would be, Prominent ScOundrels OF the Old
World. BY Dead Rabbit" Phila North Amern.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-13
Mr.. DOUGLAS AND HIS SOUTHERN PLANTATION

MIR. DOUGLAS AND his 'SouIHEN fLNNfA'f0''-
TIE Vicks6nrg SOathroH says:
A. some explanation OF the unexpected change in
the action Of Mr. Douglas, We may state that sew
eral months since the Illinois Senator disposed Of his
estate in Mississippi, and having longer any tang-
bic interest in the "peculiar institution W. presume
be thought the occasion good 10 conc late the
Free-soil fanatics OF the North and Northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-28
n COUNTY VA E0R "a " Tba ~

A DESIRABLE FARM IN CULPEPER
"A COUNTY, VA, FOR SALE.-The Editor of
the Evening Star is authorized To sell, on very 90
commodatIng terms and at low price, one of
the most desirable farms in the County of Culpep-
woodland, 6nd the residue arabic land, IN fine CON
dtion for cultivation. This tract ia situated about
three miles from Culpeper Court House. II has upon
IL small dwelling house and ordinary farm build
ngs. All the arabic land not in cultivation is well
set In grass. TO gentleman seeking n country res
ldence this farm offers attractions not surpassed If
equaed, la Piedmont Virginia. A building site pom
The idrm commands a fine mountain prospect, and a
view OF the surrounding country for many miles
The soil is OF excellent original quality, aud pecu-
Hary adapted to the production of wheat and 10 at
present In good state of Improvement. The owner
Will sell 1t for less than Its value 1: early ppIcstiOn
is made. Persons wishing to purchase will please
communcate with w. ID. WALLACH. Esq. Ed
Hor O1 the star. ap9-lawtf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-28

WHAT "POLL" GOT FOR TELLING A ALIE.-Mr
Parker Iilton, says the Newburyport Herald
who resides in the lower part of the city, has
had a very intelligent but roguish parrot resi-
ding in his family for the past fifteen years
The bird has always been allowed the privilege
OF the yard, and frequently would stray into
the adjoining fields. The parrot had been
taught to keep watch upon the crows that
visited the corn field of Mr. Tilton to pick up
his corn, which information he had frequently
impaired. On Thursday last, "Poll' took her
usual stroll, and this time concluded to deceive
her master, whereupon she yociferated as had
been her custom, "Crows in the cornfed 4"
Mr. Tilton, hearing the voice of his sentinel,
crept softly up to the enclosure, and levellng
his gun in the direction of the rustling corn dis
charged the contents. On arriving at the spot,
to pick up the slaughtered depredators of his
crop, to his great surprise he found only the
mangled remains of his favOrite parrot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-28

A PERILOUs POSITIOy ITO MAN rp -,
TREE: The Freeport (Ill.) Bulletin tells the
following story
hrs. Birmingham, wife of the master mo-
chanic Of the Galena and Chicago Union Rail
road at this point, made d very narrow escape
from drowning last week 1t appearl that she
was being conveyed by hired man to peca
tOnica. When they were within about mile
aud half Of that point they were compelled
TO leave their carriagb aud take to a boat, into
which they stepped with tEo gentlemen. who
were there waiting 10 be carried over. They
had rOwed some distance, when "A dog. which
was swimming alongside, put his paws upon
the side OF the boat, upsetting it and precipi-
tating It's occupants into about ten feet water.
Two OF the Inen s,gam ashore The other sue
ceeded In reaching tree near by, up which be
elambered. Mrs Birmingham, after sinking
twice, was caught by the man in the tree. and
held until persons from shore came to the re-
! lief, which was in about threc-quarters of an
hour. The only injury Mrs. Il. sustained was
the chafng OF her arms, i'll holding to the tree,
and severe cold. After the gentleman had Sc
cured his footing in the tree, he found he had
necklace in the shape Of rattlesnake, lie
succeeded in releasing himself from his dan
gerOus companion without injury.
One Of the gentlemen lost his wallet con-
tanning over Sl0O in money, besides valuable
papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-28

HE MARRIAGE SERvICE.-Sir John Bow
ring, the British Ambassador to China, who by
the way, wrote 8 Watchman, tell us Of the
night, as well as many other charming pieces of
church psalmody, is said to be not only very
eccentric, but very Opinionated man. On one
occasion he was animadverting upon the "wick-
vice, as prescribed by the Church of England.
" Look at it" said he" with this ring / thee
wed-thats sorcery; with my body thee wor.
ship-tbat's idolatry and with all my worldly
goods thee endow-that's q lie,'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-28
FRANCIS WILMER,
NEW PAPER-HANGING AMI UPHOL-

STtRY STOhE.
IwOuld most respectfully call the attention of the
public of ashington and the adjacent cIt To
new and carefully selected stock of Walt PA
PER IN every variety of style and pattern; DEC
WINDOW SHADES and FIXTURES; CORDS
and TASSEI.S, for Pictures and Shades; FRI E.
BOARD PRINTS aRd other Ornaments.
am also prepared to make FEATHER REDS
Hair, Husk, Moss. or Cotton MATTRESSES,
LOUNGES, CURTAINS and DECORATIONS,
and all such work bslongs TO regular uphOls ster-
er, with prOmptnass and dlspa. oh.
All orders will be thankfully received and, by
unremtting atten ion and prompt to the m
hope TO mer 1t and obtain liberal share of patron
Hge.,
Paper put on in the best manner, and warranted.
10 II 3tawlm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-28
Places of Resort during Summer.

RLACKISTONE'S PAVILION.-The under
- - signed tof Wash'nston) having taken 4
VIII receive guests after the LIST July. This SGlH
ravlIon Is IN St. Mary's county, Md, near Biacx
Washington ard baltimore. The neighborhood is
me most pleasant in the State; and the water
Fixtures. plea:ant and commodious Chsmber A O.
com eomhnodstlons. spscIous Dining and Ball Rooms,
WI "a ersndan OF nearly one hundred feet front
70 the enjoyment of the guests. HIS Table will be
Bar is stocked with the choicest Wines. IIouors'
ana Cigars. Frst-rate Cotillon Music, diligent
Servants ard everv attention may be relied on
ing is unsurpassed in the United States. Terms
Si.5l rer day for less than a week for a week or
mole. s rs per diem.
r; S.o,There will lie a Grand Independe ence Ball
az the tPavllon on the nlxht of the 5th July, and
every iurtng INT thereafter thOug hout the season,
e % eolmf ". J. MARSHALL, Pron,r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-28

AN EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF DOUBTFUI
IDENTITY The Portsmouth (0hiO) Journal of
the 4th inst, furnishes the particulars of a case
OF doubtful identity which in some respects
throws Townsend NJ Henry in the shade. Rob
ert NJ Auley went from Lucasvile, Scioto coun-
ty, Ohio, about six years ago to California. leay
ing family behind. During his absence they
have been receiving letters from him in which
he stated that it was his intention to return
nome He also wrote that he was sick During
last week gentleman presented himself at
Plketon, Ohio, and represented himself as Mr..
Robert VI Auley, and said that he Was ont Of
money and was not able TO walk home. citi-
zen kindly volunteered to take the sick u,ao 10
his supposed family
lie was taken to near relative in the neigh.
borhood, where his wife (as he claimed) lived
The wife was sent for. She came. Eut Ely/e/
"H9 Hfter/y TffHSFa 10 rec0rniee him She
SAID he was an imposter there being no re-
sembiance between him and her hushand The
gentleman endeavored to relate circumstances
to convince his wife and friends that he wa, mo
lMpOster-and did seem to know almost every.
thing that IT was supposed MI. McAuley ought
to know. The family and brothers Still re-
fuse to acknowledge him, and he is now in Ports
mouth sick, and out Of money What adds "a
the mystery of the whole affair is the seemino
fairness of his whole story. He knOws all Hi1
0fd Hef@hbOrS amt ereygfhil,g 0B0uf tEe,y ms
tory, yft hts Janiig doRt tknOwhtm. Some o,
tile netShJOrs sag 1t IS linn, Lut Ofhers4cuuft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-28

N EW AND VERY DESIRABLE THREE
l STORY BRICK DWELLiNG-HOUSE
AT PRIVAE SA AZ The subscriber has for pri
vate sale new and very desirable three story Brick
DWELLING HOUSE, with large Back Building s,
containing eleven rooms built In the best manuer,
and furnished throughout with all the modern i'm ,
prOvemeGts-gas and water, furnace range, Il O.
&c.-sltuated on north NJ street, between 9th and
10Th streets west, one door east of 10th street.
Terms easy and imme diate possession given.
JAS. T.. MCGUIRE,
nd IL Auct'r. and Com. Merchant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-28
ORDNANCE OFFICE,
Washing ton, June l3, 1859. je o dtJuIy I2


OFFICE Or SECRETARY OF the SENATE,|
June 2ist, 1853 {
Sealed proposals will be received at this Office un-
tIl II clock Thursday the list July next, for
furnishing ard delivering the vaults of the Cap-
hundred tons tOf 224D bs) of best anthracite white
ash coal. IN Jumps not less than tn more than
SIX INCHES IN diameter, and entirely free Of slate or
other fore gn substances
Also, for one hundred and fifty cords of best HEX
wood to be measured at the xpense of the con
tr' Gtor the Capitol gard sawed IA two pieces and
properly packed away IN the vaults; tue whole
subject To The inspection of the Secret ay OF the Sen
ate
Security for the faithful performances Of the cor
tract for furnishing the above articles Ia the satIs
faction of the Secretary of the Senate will lie rt-
CURED
Proposals may he separate, aud should h. endors cd
'proposals for WOOD" and 'PToposalS for Coal -
and directed 'FO the Secretary Of the Senate"
Je u l-dtlstJuly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-28
Boots, Shoes, &c.


Two THE LADIES or WASHINGTON CITY
Having been engae ed In manufacturing LADIES'
- Misses, aud Children q She. Tor
t>ssAthis past 81 years, we ought to~S
soS oy N Is time what will SUIT them In th-t line.
hno can safely say that do; which you osn prove
gg ~ k.VLng our work trial. ou hnd all times
tns hIucles At the principal Shoe Stores in Mash
,h,gOn h,gU SIV-the shoes so vel-knuwn as J. w.
McC1roy sons Philadelphia make. sp2ly
TRUNks! TRUNKsn TRUNkSm
The lderS!gned has now and constantly keens
REyNpon ha d large and very supe- =
RySrN nor sortment of Sole .eafher ExA
Ash TRi y Ks AND NAlISES: ais1 k6U4A
Iron Fra ne ard Wood Box TRUNKS I&9E
NtLHEr TAPESTRY and CANVAS
TRAVELLING BAGS aud SATCHELS: 6ne
SADDLES, HARNESS. WHIPS, &c.
4 am prepared 10 compete with the best mann
facturers. m proof OF WHICH, read the following Re.
port Of tse Committee at the Far of the Metropolis
tan Mechanics Institute for 1857:
TOpham IL Norfet deposited a Sole-leatber
Trunk thatIs for soitfity and qNolitv oJ material,
yKNtTS THOMAS, Saddler.
IL. ;. kINSkY, Garner.
N. B.-Trunks Covered and every description OF
Repairing executed with neatness and dstatch,
JAS. =. TOPHAM.
Il ate ToPHAN NoRFTFrD
No. <S9 7th stI eet, oppo. Odd Fellows Hall,
m<ly washington, ID. &.