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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21
MERCANTILE LIBRARY ELECTION.


SIR: Your comments on the disorder manifested at
the late election of the above institution, by which
many Of the better disposed voters were prevented
from voting the Regular ticket should prevent smi-
lar occurrence in future. Nov professedly Reform
ticket is elected il il to be hoped thorough reform
may be carried cut not OILY In reference to the man
Of these promising youths, but IN the condition
of the books Many of them shsmefuly misused
and mutatsd by being scrubbed in and often With
remarks most dlsgustingly obscene, rendering them
unfit 10 be introduced in any decent family. More
scrutiny sboud be exercised this particular. When
book is delivered in good condition If not returned
the offender should lose his right Of membership The
Librarian easily discover by whom the ofense IA
committed, and there is no excuse. How particular
was old MIR. Forbes Of the City Iibrary-fa Leaf was
turned down you would be sure TO hear OF IT, Now
graver offences are COMMITTEES. PARENT.
Nt'c lo,k. May e.. 1853
OF ne Editev Of The N. L. T'i6sn<. -
SIR: In perusing your excellent sheet OF the l9th OF
tue m mbers the Mercantile Library Association tor the
to take especial pans 70 stigma
ne the %emotr; OF tno syb iiSco", ,,e
this rejecting discredt and unenyb noorety upon
the members Of the Association are certainly bad they we're
but the ccLtrsy the evening Of ne e hou inc tos
humber PERSONS present at Clinton Hall DID not any tune
Coo and OF this number at least 20 persons were out
sders and maf sned the sh, disturbances OF tue
evening being personally with most OF the member
OF IT, Association pr vouch cr the relaoy OF te
above statement if of the total membefs present on the
evening lh OILY four hundred members OF
tie Mercantile Library Association VINO did not TO tue extent
ohs,Sr as.n,t The OF Mercantile Library A.oca
ion three thousand hundred members OF ae
no not present. ye were interested 10 tho
aud rsus Il the Newfork Mercantile Library As.o alton
Ia your tee Directors the Of j. H. Treman !,
used wbca there Of that nsue on
BY ticlet ND supp 80 howe,er You INTENDED 10 s-ao I"
H. prs that you'll Jour niss;asnents oil The iJth N
rcier' nee TO the sior said eectioR
A. OIL r j. L.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21

FIRT CONTROVERSIAL meeting OF the Fire Cen.
pssor.r. y ID Gas bid On N-drs .asy evraas r M H.
dps ESQ Ch.iIm.n reported that duIs pee. yss sc.s
H.. hsv, h-. susp.ndsd sernh-s susp 1ccd men
e.r.a Co no, sod ect Of duty Scomples csassrsA
"a for pnrr hn~ coutrsrv 20 Law so svv es<sss siV1
out sES tS 10 ermy. boz company orsnse< ssl
the pr-cIt year.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21
fAdve-tiementI

ROTNI-HIII " MIX Ut M I'M II'1I Ut WI"
ptoo Mountain air forest park good abe aad ANUS
mt. MOI for loysids rcTsst'ons Of al
IND. n. 1ns.a send tor circular 10 Dr. r. HsLsTED.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21

For ErRorr-The British screw steamship City o.
Baltimore, Capt. Leitch ef, yesterday for Liverpool
with - cabin passengers and ia in the Storage.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21

MnpDERoys ASSAULT UPON AWON,S -At9 o'clock
On night Deputy Sheriff Esse while passing
v Ia the Eleventh Ward ueerd the OF suier and hiss
tened the the exhausted At the end OF this
bley he touI a uan named John sbupP alias Fos-, s"sn
ing won an named with Ratchet aud cutting her
.,yaeey lie arrested fellow and took him to the STA ton
house The terribly injured. her arms badly cut
Id broken end bruises upon her person. She sent
to tie Hcspi. Justice Brennan yesterday commited SuTp
tcr xauin
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21

PRrsESTA1ros-On Wednesday evening last the
Young men Of st. Pauls new NJ. Z. Church, pre-
scented the Rev. f. L. Prentice with sixty volumes of
valuable works accompanied with letter OF respect.
Mr. Prentice has been pastor of the church, but has
withdrawn from his pastoral duties accoGnt OF feeble
health Mr. b. +. Manierre presented the testimonial
with an excellent speech to which Mr.. Prentice re-
spordej At the conclusion Ct the ceremony, which
was witnessed bya large congregation. an excellent
quartet choir sung parting hymn selected for the oc-
cssiou. after which the benediction pronounced
by the Rev. A. c. Foss the newly appointed PASTOR.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21

SUPREME C0URT-CRovrr-May Sc-Bebts Jadss Ba.
The Bridgeport City Bank The Empire Stone Dresas Co
This was an action note drawn by the NORTH
American Stone DRESSING Company indosed BY the Andsn1s
discounted by the psnih bfendsnts st ihs
uoce protest sven Verdict tor PLAINTIFF fos erl
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21

DowN THrY CoNE.-The PhGnix Line Of Omni-
buses, runrAg through Eighth avenue Fourth street
Houston street, Broadway and Maiden lane to Fulton
Ferry, have reduced their fares to c;nts.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21

SHOOTING AFFRAY THE ForRTH WMD.-Jas
Williams alias Slsb, who was shot at the low groggeIy
No 20. Water street by Charles Riley, the proprie-
tor If the place ment oned 10 yesterdays TRIBUNE
still LEE at the New-Yo,k Hospital, in critical cond
ton Officer Stuiey Of the Fourth Precinct, yesterday
NOR, ing conveyed ORiey and Jeremiah S.rton, his
bsr.keeper, to the Lower Police Court, when Saxon
who wss arrested as witneas, made affidavit Of
the fact of ORiey shooting Williams with pis-
tol. Justice Connolly, before whom the accused was
srraigned committed him to prison to await the result
of Williams iijulies aud the action Of the Coroner in
the matter
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21
BROOKE YN ITEMS

WI. M. Bsysrd OF TIE Testh wsrd. Broo&iyr, was
r,srd1. uorrg sgpousd ~siEhef lc tks a .e,1 ti.s~
n rl,ce e Iogi' Duheo rveeod, dSssd NJ BsTSts sxs
val - o. $40 pr s1auH-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21

ARRESTED FOR PICKING PoCKETs.-Wednesday
ught at II O'Clock Mrs Amelia Sommers OF No. 26 Delancy
street coming Of the German Ssd Theaer in the Bow
.ry her pocket "a cked of portonnae containing So OBJ
Bansesd present aud arrested John Qnsey whom sh
charged with the Upon searching him ormonnae
GO ntsipng wss found but of the compsnants money
Hs wss committed by Justice Brennan.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21

The SuNDAY NEwsBoYs.-IIc Post learns that
number of prominent citizens have determined to
encourage the Metropolitan Police Commissioners in
the effort they Disposed to make to stop the cry
ing of the SuLdsy rewsboys.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21

Justice Kelley Yesterday morning held Isaac w
opas arrested Tuesday night char ged with personatins
cer In tho of $50 to answer the charge The puLi'i
ept on conviction Of tho ofepse fine and mprisonment
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21

FArAr FAIL Coroner Hill held an inquest on
TbuIday at No ss5 Houston street, upon the body OF susan
Schuser hid years Of who the day previous lost
il. lie by falling from the upper wadows to the pave
nsnt A yudict OF accidental Dc aih" was rendered
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21

For C,rIFonSIa.-The steamship Star Of the West
sailed Yesterday with the California passengers and
mails Bishop Scott of the Methodist Episcopal
Church was on board. He is going to the Pacific on
official business.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21
Prysy,r,r,oS.-Ou Wednesday evening the mem.

FHIstNiAlIoN.- Vouues.sy "'N"'-s y y" -
bets u Hook and Isdt,r Ccur.ny No psrns>c NJ 80
10 Company with Sire cap csstssG
On TIE cp- behind Il silver shst 90 ~heA N
chsd tClow Presented g. John Gsrtt By M. r~es
d" the ncuhss II ilot and LsdSet temPsny Ne = -
seut.n INSIDE By samuel Msdjov IN behalf % Ne
Compsuy and VISA r,.toaeea Nv rcisseut Ia Q ssss
nexl
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21
La W INIELLIGENCE.

SUPREME COZ RT-Gs,rRM Tsss-MAy M-Bsfsrs Juaes
DAVIS, INcK.naN and SsrusaLA>p
The United States Trust Company RseeiU At rardJ = e.
This was an appeal from judgment rendered ~
srecs term, by which the appellants ss-sed sscA-
folders Empire City Bank payment the dsas 81 tbs
Bark.
The Coui. ordered the Judgment BE- reversed, hs
thai the special had usdcton 20 mAks the -
sessment under the preliminary proceednxA - -
Edmords. SsnSsy Tracey for appellants; Nj Macon ~
icspopccuts.
NoTIcE.-SUPRrNT CoURr-Msy S.-Ths cram
nation Of spplcsn admission prsce IL 1ostroae< -
Wednesday next. the s6th inst. 81 o'ciCck. p. m.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21

Srxr rr-John McCsbe, one Of the aotorasas
thieves Of WILLIAMSBURG .sut 70 the Psueny Zoe ss
months y--,erssy a. se.ng susn,y Of brSs The pies fsst
u Sec street.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21

Te Jont Committee Accounts respectfully report TO this
Beard; That having presented detailed stat men q the &C
count Of Harvey Hart stsnds upon the ledger III tn
D,p,rtnen', have at the request oil HenIy H.
Howard lac Collector Of Taxes examined his sccoun shd
that they find closed and balanced aud no charge standing
against him on the books o the Finance Department. -
The West Washington Market CORtrorersy.- The
Speclal Committee, to whom was referred the com
munic aons from the Mayor and City Inspector rela-
tive TO the Wet Washington Market lease, reported
as follows -, ..,, =, a..
Xop omuittee called meeting. which attended by the
dealers ing business the land question: urging the Cou
mon Council To sustain in the occupation thereof
o Committee being the opinion that tae sara an1
10 the Corporation nIsnan owner hey sa' M
rssTy steps be taken to defend rights OF the cy IL 1e
same fie city has already expended dms' 10 .ne m
ins In and constructing bukheads on said lAh anu hA e
,ince b,.u In possession Of the prenises NJ,
You Committee in the views oil aus hoho te
80 in his communication and therefore submit tne V
low wing resolution for adoptos; , ,.,,, =. and 10 :.
Re,oIrod That the Counsel ~ the Corporation D. Hu ne
hereby directed to take all ess measures 70 oeo
,he of the CORPORATION of this city IN the pfoPI
ard on the westerly side West street north oil Dsy
south OF Vesey street being the ground now used oy hs
porsoa market purposes aud west Of the gouna Oh
Washington Market stands
The report was adopted. ,r ..o~.s
After the reception OF large number OF rep9tts
from the Board OF Aldermen, the Board ADJOURNED "
Monday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-21

Ne,c- Yo,k, Msy -. $50 F. J. I.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-15
Tn noticing the contested election

S- In noticing the contested election case,
between J. MORRISON HARRIS and VIM. PINCK-
NEY WHITE, the Baltimore Patriot asks 81 If
it was all virtue-all pristine innocence and
honesty in the contest referred to-upon one
side, and all violence, fraud and venality
upon the other, how does Mr.. WHITE solve the
mystery of his obtaining, nearly, or quite, one
thousand more votes in the eighth (Demcratic)
ward than there were legal voters in it of both
parties?"
Mr.. WHYTE or his partizan friends will
never be able to answer that question. In
their pious estimation there never was fraud
perpetrated by the sham democracy. In this
case they will either content themselves with
a fiat denial, or contradict the testimony of
their own witnesses
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-15

Gen Amassa Cobb, member of the Senate
from Iowa county, in 1885, seems TO have
proved about the hardest customer that the
La Crosse Company attempted to "propitiaten
by u "pecuniary compliment" IL appears
from the testimony before the investigating
committee that William Pitt Dewey was sent
By Kilbourn to labor with Gen. Cobb. Mr..
Dewey. after urging the subject for a tune,
remarked:
They (the La Crosse Company are bound
to carry il through anyhow, aud you might as
well make something out Of il as the rest Of
them
Gen. Cobb" What is the amount Of the
capital stock ii the companyIp
Dewey-'Ten millions"
Gen. Cobb Gin his quiet, slow, deliberate
manner1-"well, you can cay To Mr.. Byron
kilDourn that II he would multiply the capt.
tai stock Of the company By the number OF
leaves ia the Capitol Park, and give me that
amount In money. aud then have himself,
(kiibourn,l Moses Stroag and Mitchell BLACK
ed aud give me q clear title 10 them ser
wants Cor life. I woald take the matter under
consideration. "--lkadssoa His.l !SEess Journal.
Send him 10 Congress.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-15
Jim Lane,s Antecedents.

The following brief but pointed summary
York Tribune:
"The telegraph reports an ARRAY at Law
renee, Kansas. between Gen" Lane and Mr.
Jenkins, based on disputed land claim,
which resulted in the death of the latter
The reported victim is, we presume George
w. Jenkins, one of the founders of Lawrence,
and a devoted Free-State man. We believe
he was one of the State officers first elected
under the Topeka Constitution. If such a
collision has taken place. even without a fatal
result, it will probably finish the career of
Gen. Lane in Kansas, and deprive the allies
of BOrder-Ruffianism in the Free States of
their most serviceable ally. "Gen. Lane" was
formerly democratic" Lieut. Governor of
Indiana, after having been in the Legislature
of that State and in the Mexican War-was
elected to Congress in 1852, and supported
the Nebraska bill throughout. He went to
Kansas a Pro-Slavery Democrat, but was
converted by the Missouri frauds of March
80, 1855. into Free-State man. He has
since been active and Jealous on the right
side, and was chosen u. S. Senator by the
first Topeka Legislature. Kansas not being
admitted, he was refused a seat, and returned
to Kansas, where he has been conspicuous
talker in favor of resisting by force Border
Ruffian outrage and rule. He was chosen
Major-Gencral of Militia by the last Terri
tOrial Legislature, but has not done any
fighting in that capacity-at least, none that
we are aware Of He is quite likely now to
migrate to Arizona, if the Sheriff should in
terpose no objection"
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-15

MURDERoUs AssAULT.-A most brutal and
murderous assault was made upon the person
of Rev. Elijah Coffee. on Sunday night last,
as he was returning from the Baptist Church,
situated on Main street, near the Memphis
and Ohio depot. Mr.. Coffee had preached to
a congregation composed mostly of colorcd
persons, and was retiring from service when
the assault WIS made. At or near the corner
of Commerce street, in dark spot, some one
came up behind him, and struck him a severe
blow on the back part of the head. infIicting
an ugly aud painful wound. He cried out,
when the william ceased his assault and fed,
Mr.. Coffee states that he has been frequently
hailed in a moeking manner by "a low fellow,
who frequents that portion of the city when
passing TO and from church, and il is quite
likely that this man was his assailant
Mr.. Coffee ~ pious and venerable man.
aud the first minister who ever proclaimed
the Gospel in this city. He has resided here
ever since the founding of Memphis, and is
not known to have an enemy in the world
Possibly the attack was made with a view to
robbery. Nessphis Bslioin Ida.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-15

head of one of the largest commercial empor-
iums in America. He has but to do well to
be sustained by the whole community, and to
be still further eleUated if he firmly perform his
duty.
For our part, we will, instead of making
factious opposition, aid him in his efforts for
the redemption of the city, nor will we with
draw that aid SO long as he faithfully endea-
vors to disarm rowdies and to reinstate over
the governments of this city law, order and
protection to life and property.
We sincerely hope we are not mistaken in
all we have predicted. and hare great confidence
IN the progress Of the city under the guidance of
Gerard Stlh.
Here we have the leading organ of the indie
pendents and the fiery champion of the Vigi-
lants, which a few days ago was denouncing
the city government, and the American ticket
as the protectors and allies of thugs, assassins,
cut-throats, rowdies, and every other lawless
and destestable character, coolly turning
about, and while expressly, priding itself on
its consistency, pronounces the Mayor eleo,
''the man for the emerymey" The Della be-
lieves that Mr.. STITH will aim to do all that
that paper has been contending for, for
years''-indicates that he will be ''still further
elevated if he firmly perform his duty"-and
expresses ''great confidence in the progress of
the city under the guidance of GERARD STITH.
What more does the public want, to satisfy it
of the true and infamous character and object
of the Yigilants of New Orleans, or of the
eminent qualifications and fitness of the Anne
rican Mayor for the position to which he has
just been assigned, by brave people, against
the intimidation and threats of thousand
armed myrmidons and outlaws
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-15
University Of the South.

The location of this institution (Which our
readers will recollect, originated and is now
going forward under the auspices of the
Episcopal Church in the southern States,) on
the barren summit of a bleak mountain in the
eastern pais Of Tennessee, seems to have met
with almost universal opposition. The Press,
with hardly an exception, condemn the Sc
lection, and we are inclined to think not
without sufficient grounds.
The point chosen as a site for the Univer-
sity is Sewanee and the objections urged to it
are numerous. Its isolation and remoteness
from the civilising and refining influences of
social life; its inhosptable winter climate,
rendering ii dangerous as residence for per-
sons of delicate constitutions; the impossible
ity o: any extended Improvement of the
grounds, owing to the small space that is
susceptible of occupa iol; the sence in the
immediate neighborhood, for many years past,
of disease known as milk sickness, -
together with a number of other objections
more or less formidable, have been urged
against it.
Besides the Press, we believe the Episcopal
churches in nearly all the southern States
except Tennessee, are opposed to the selec-
ton. The Episcopal Convention of Alabama
at its session in Huntsville. a few weeks ago,
passed a resolution unanimously instructing
the Trustee on the part OF that Diocese to
urge reconsideration of the question of
location ut the next meeting of the Board of
Trustees. The question, we believe, was not
brought before the Georgia Convention at its
late session in this city but we have reason
to believe that the same dissatisfaction exists
among the denomination in this State.
In view of these facts, every citizen of
the South feels a becoming pride and interest
in the institution, we have thought proper to
refer to the matter, and to add ourselves to
the list of compliments. We hope the loca-
ton will be changed; and while we are UNI
willing for our Georgia preferences to subject
us to a charge of selfshness, we would ven
ture the suggestion that the town of Marietta
in this State, or its neighborhood, not only
presents equal If not superior advantages to
any other point in the South, but if selected,
would likely give mere general satisfaction
than any other.-SauHnah Republican
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-15

policy broad enough for that purpose. A
party erected on this comprehensive and ma
tional basis, would unquestionably rally to its
support the good and true men of the country,
north, east, south and west and our convic-
ton is that nothing short of it, will bring
about such consummation. We further be-
lieve that such a party would draw the dis
tinction clear and deep between itself and the
sectionalsts of both extremes, and present a
majority SO great as would cover the enemies
of the Constitution and the Union everywhere
with lasting discontinue and disgrace.
1t is needless for us to contrast the recent
movements in certain localities, with these
views. Instead of reconstruction, or rather
an extension of the American platform, ON the
elevated plan indicated, we fear that some of
our over jealous friends are donating them
selves to the black republicans. In the Buff
falo meeting and resolutions, for instance, we
see no concession by the black republicans, no
advance by them other than what would unite
the opposition under the black republican
lead. In Pennsylvania, the three parties in
opposition, the republican American, the
straight-out American, and black republican,
have called joint State Convention to meet
at the same time and place, with a view of
forming compact union against the admins
tration. What may be the result we can not
tell, but our apprehensions are that the free
soil party will rule the roast. We hope it will
be otherwise, and that the Spartan band of
Fillmore Americans will stand firmly against
sectionalism under every name and guise
The fatherless and almost friendless programme
of the Peoples Party" issued at Wash
ingtOn some days ago, is singularly enough
composed of a mixture of truth, error and
weakness. 1t is too narrow to be the basis of
any powerful or permanent party organiza-
ton, and can never succeed. All these move
ments, so far, we are inclined to believe,
spring from the wire-workers. The popular
heart has entered into none of them-they are
rather shackling contrivances, mere expert
ments to ascertain the popular pulse. When
the people call for a Peoples Party" there
will be no halfway responses. That time is
rapidly approaching, and when it arrives, it
will address the country as one having power
and authority, and not as miserable aims
gatherer or petty undertaken of small plans
of expediency. We are content to wait a
while for it.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-06-15
Great Monthly Sale OfLive stock, etc.,
at Bourbon County Court.

There was the lOrgest crowd of persons in
attendance last Monday we have seen for a
long time, notwithstanding the heavy rains
had made the water courses almost impassa-
BILE the day before. The day was most
beautiful one and all was hustle and action.
Mr.. Hibler, the principal mule auctioneer
reports about $50 head offered and prices
well sustained. Three year Olds sold from
SAL to los; two year Olds from SIG to S74;
yearlings from SII0 to S. The prices of
cattle were not so well sustained; three year
Odds went at S33 to S27; two year olds from
S33 to SIS. Fat cattle at SAL; cows with
calves at S33: oxen at 500 to $40 per coke
Negro men-cOmmon hands-soid at $1,000,
1891, $50, $640, etc. Negro women with
children at 5000, 5000, $3.50, etc. 100 bar
rels of whiskey sold for $4,000.
This whiskey sold, per gallon, as follows:
?! years old, 81 OF; 81 years old,S1 so; Ii
years old, steam, SIC.
Horses-There was an unusual large num-
Der of good horses offered. They sold as
high as S307.-We give in another column
the reports of only two of the several auc-
tioneers engaged. They sold over $4,000.
The sales of the other auctioneers, and the
private sales, would add considerable to this
amount. There was no particular change in
the money market, one per cent, a month
being the average price.-Paris (Ky.) Flag.
9Th.