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n renewed their stock would respectfully ihsd,
mate To their friends that they are prepare" W "''
ANY order embraced in the hne oi
BOOKS,
Bound and In ppmphlet form, comprising large ~,
snrtment Of NOVELS and light Literature oI '"'
most popular authors of the day
Standard Works,
In sheep, calf ard cloth Historical hi"graPieu''
t,,cal. Poericnl Theological Philosophical PhiIol>
,caI Sni,,fuaI Il q the recent ISM &c. &C. among
which are Byron More. Shakespeare, Zen Jonn soi,
pre.cntt's Conquest of Peru ana MeNieo, btaIu, nv :
EncyclopRdia of science. Lh'erata'e nIu HI' DE- p,
nf English Ljternture Chambers lniormailon' ffol
uo,.,s works. aud a host which space restricts
enumerating.
School Books
.dant,d for The Common Schools here, besides
large assortment Of different varieties.
Stationery.
y-,,ro paner Gilt and plain, ruled and nnrnled, he-
raj Gao. foolscap, Bill Cap, broad ana hA1to~
rard,. cnIored aud plain. Fancy No'e raPs. y, ~
every variety and style the nnts ever o'ous"' ~
this market. Envelopes 70 malcn'
pIANK BOOKS. demi folio cap. quarto, IN sheep
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TpessS: rS7' .RTsSfs, Desks, Portfolios. Albums
| Cold Pens. and Pencil Cases
Cutlery,
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Christmas Presents.
| . - s1,,aJ Annuals- suitable for Gins, Chlldfen
Tow Books, Sc, all OF which We oner AZ '"e 'e''
lowest ngures' cApSUAME LOCKWOOD.
dec2a
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Perfectly Pure Medical Tonic

Invaluable as a remedy against BAD WATER,
GRAVEL, INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA. DEBIlI-
TY. sc. They also certify that they found my
Schnapps tu be free from Afnylc Alcohol or Fusil
Oil, an exceedingly hurtlu ingredient. found In all
common Gin. which Dr. Mott Describes as "fetid.
acrid, and asthmatical and producing rreparabe Of
fcc;s upon the nerves and stomach" Tue certificates
also prove my Schnapps perfectly clear ot :" the So
cond or henvier Essential oil OF juniper, also dun
gerous component, produced by the over dstilntion
pract'ced TO increase the quantity in making ordinary
Gin "
These statements are made with n view to Invite
comparison in Oaforna.hctw een the genuinely Olfcs
Schnnppsand the various brands of bogus limitations
mixed, doctored up, or sweetened GIN; in square,
back bottles, Limitation of my style of botlcs) under
different names and labels, whether marked London,
GERMANY, Holland Scheidam Schnapps. NC, in inf
mite variety-conident that the trla will result in
California just as Il has long since done In all the
older States, in repudiatng all tho bogus, unsholo
some limitations referred to,and the complete triumph
Of my pure Schcidam Schnapps.
desire briefly 10 notice two facts which have lately
added largely TO the use oi Wolies Schnapps IN the
City of New York aud elsewhere. lst. Pure French
Brandy 1t Is now almost impossible to oblain-neariy
all the brandy imported from France heing American
raw spirits there made into handy, and shipped
back again. Cd Many people are abandoning the
use OF American whiskey brandy and gin. since 1t
has been discovered tnat SrRYClININE, a deaily
poison is in use ut the west ia disiilling thereby In
creasing the yield Of Liquor about one-third
In conclusion. will say to all who desire n whole
agreeable tonic aud stimuleDt give fair riato
W o l. y E. s
SCheidam Aromatic SChnapps.
UDULPHO WOLFE. ole Importer,
a6-3m 90 Beaver street, New York
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FILA NE&$ l.:

Every description of Blanks executed on the short
81 nutice, with uurivael taste and neaness.
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To the Citizens of California
A u = 10 N!

Which aduIlerasd compo nds are intended to sell in
California against my genuine article.
My object is to announce that iiave recently es
tahllshed aa AGENCY IN SAN FRANCISCO for
supplying the State and Oregon with my Schnnpps
and that hcreaiter will always Keep said agency
supplied with large stock; 81 that respectable drug
gi-s and liquor dealers throughout CaIlurma
can always supply themselves at u regular price,
merely enough over the New York price To cover
cost OF freight and charges thus avoiding compliant
"a heretofore. of occasional scarcity and extreme
high price.
ltis now many years since first imported these
Schuapps from the ceehrated old dist!ery Mt Sche-
dam, Holland, in which am Interested II ia now
conceded that no Gin was ever imported into this
country which has approached my Schnapps in re.
gnrd 10 PURITY, HEALrlIFU LSESS, and EN-
QUISITE AROMA or aayor. This claim. and tor
proof point to their universal popularity and the i'm
nense aud increasing consumption by all classes,
norlh and south. east and west. comprising the TEN
perance people, mes ica faculty &C.. 10 such an ex
tent that my establishment, packing the enormous
quantity OF 5000 bottles per day, is barely able to I'LL
It's orders.
Also, the Wolfe's Schnapps have been analyzed
hy the most celebrated Chemists, DIS. Mot and
Deck, of New York, and Others who all testify that
he nrp
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EMITTED STATES OFFICERS.
CABIN EFT

Yr..,NeKt ....,.,..,.......IAsEs BrcHASAS.
Vice Proskcrt John Z. Breckenridge
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DATENr and common Blocks, Iron shsa'e'
- HoPo 81" JOHN 5. ALBRO
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Z. ..ll.s.I1 sssI...I

lN lron Shoe shape, &C., tof sale By
eia 1oHS B. ALBR0.
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Notice.

A MEETING OF the stock holders Of the TAR.t
"a MOUNTAIN QFARTT MINING COMPANY
viii he held a, the tompanys Office IN Or0vlle oi
Thur day, March lih. at o'clock 7. NJ.
Per order OF the Trustees.
LLOYD GOODNOW, Secretary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-22

SUICIDE UNDER PECULIAR CIRCUMSTANCES Gin
CoAgoour readers will remember the late in the
Recorders Court against two coiored men, Pierce and
LIVERPOOL for assault with intent 10 rape Mrs Margaret
Lyon white woman, residing Buffalo street. ray
lor As believed W be shown by evidence that the
nature of the sut from the previous relation Of the
parties OF the character stated In the Indictment
the defendants acquitted Mrs Lyon has since been
much depressed In spirits and on Friday gh sent her little
daughter 10 druggists store for some lausanum saying
wished 70 battle her feet Instead Of making such OF
IT, she deliberately swallowed upwards of two ounces II
discovered by her elder children and the neghbors
beng called In Dr. Wickersbam summoned, who did
thing his power 70 counteract the effects OF the
poison The unfortunate woman lived until eight O'Clock
yesterday morning, when she expired Az Intervals
throughout Saturday and Sunday she svowed her full pur
pose 10 take her own life, a. che dad nothing 70 live for
nov that her character gone" rerring ~ the mpu
taons cast upon her IN the connection alleged between
her and one Of the coored Deceased was woman
more than ordinary Intelligence and good personal APP
learsnce, and had been the mother OF thirteen children
four OF whom, under the Of fourteen years are noe
let without protection, and In ooDdson Qertreme
poverty Her husband, nov in California, wa tesr or
two since Jsntot, and had charge Of the South Market
uau. - k5cagV Sygss, Jan. ~,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-22
AUGUST BELMONT,
GEvERS VAN ENDEGEEST.

CoPYRIGHT TREATY WITH SPAN--On the 9TH OF
July last convention signed at Madrid by the repre-
sentates ~ the Queens Of Spain and Great Britain for
establishment Of an International copyright. From and
after certain date 90 be hereafter agreed on) the
authors Of works Of literature OF art whom the laws
OF Ell her Of the two countries do may hereafter
give the right Of property copyright will be entitled TO
that right in the territories Of the other Of such
countries for the and 10 the extent A. tho
authors of works Of the nature published in such
other country would therein be entitled exercise such
right that the republication piracy In either country
OF any work Of literature art published the other will
be dealt with in the same manner the republication
piracy OF work Of the same nature first published in such
other country and that such authors the country
shall have the remedies before the courts OF Justice
the other country and shall enjoy In that other country
the same protection against piracy and unauthorized
republication the law does may hereafter grant
70 authors that country. "wUks Of literature or art
will be understood 10 comprise books dramatic works.
musical compositions, drawings paintings, sculptures
epgravings and Autographs The protection Of copyright
IL extended 10 Transitions. The convention will remain
in force Cor period Of six years.-Lo'don Times.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-22
Superior Court-Part Third.
Before Hon. Judge Hoffman and a Jury

ACTION AGAINST THE PRorRIEToRs OF THE METRoro-
LITAN HOTEL FOR ALLEGED BREACH or CONTRACT.
JAN. 2e-kod Tucker rs. Simon and Warren Leland
This action brought by the plalntins who were
stable keepers against the Messrs Leland propretors Of
the Metropolitan Hotel for resembling days notice
contract made by the plaintiffs with the defendants
whereby Mott Tucker contracted furnish the Ieauds
with carriages, coaches Sc sufficient TO supply the ne
cesses Of the hotel and It's guests fer which the plain.
ufs TO receive the profits Of their services spuat
however to carry the guests from the hotel
for hy cents each, and also TO keep er stable, free
OF charge pair Of horses and carriage the ands
No time stated for the continuance of the con.
tract which made In the first instance the time OF
the opening Of the hotel between Messrs Leland and
Houghton Goodwin the latter assigned contract to
these plaintiffs with the consent OF the defendants Coun-
sci for defendants contend that the carriages we're poor
and the gueets objected 10 them that their servants
were rude and used language, and that
there vas not a sufficient number of carriages kept
by the plaintiffs Tor The accommodation OF the guests OF
the hotel The defendants also aege that the plaintiffs
had n month two months notice that the contract
would be rescinded unless they were better supplied
The interesting from the fact that action
similar contract " not found in any OF the reports
Counsel for the defendants moved for dismissal Of the
complaint the ground that there being no time sptc
ed the contract might be rescnded any time by either
party and the plaintiffs therefore had OF action
The motion denied, the Judge holding that either
party could dissolve the any time but the
plaintiffs having, with the knowledge and acquiescencc Of
the defendants incurred large expense 10 fulfil their part
OF the contract they entitled TO reasonable notice OF
defendants intention 10 terminate the conraCt-the
10 find what the reasonable notice. and the damage
be asceraned by reference oher proas under the
tract
The case was proceeded WITH and submitted 10 the
jury, who were directed 10 bring IN sealed verdict
JAN Il The Jury being unable 10 agree were d~
charged at a late hour on Wednesday evening
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-22

THE PURCHASE OF THE PRovINoEs.-Commend
10 American free soilers for machlees impudencei
the efrontery with which opponent Of Walkers
Central American brays, himself proposes 10 libuser
northward wholesale scale The telegraph tells an
almost unintegbe tale OF Mr. Csmpbels effort In Con-
gress yesterday We gather however that he proposes
70 counter balance southern extension by the purchase
Canada and the other British North American possessions
and that supposng the poor provncslsts ready SUBJ
init 10 the bargain and sale without murmur, he pro-
misses graciousy admit them 10 ashare In the squab
bes at Washington The mails, probably, will enlsb,en
upon the subject In day or two Meanwhile we leave
our readers 10 cogate upon the modesty OF this Mr..
Campbell and the territorial abstemiousness Of his rsbd
free soil compairots. For ourselves must say that
fate, individually be TO be swallowed, boa con.
strcor fsshion, prefer TO pass into the gullet Of
Southern gentleman rather than that Of Ohio lawyer
yWnts Celc7pg, ya1 10.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-22
The pIII.tary Display In Albany.

The military display yesterday one Of the finest
ever Witnessed In this city There but Eve oomps
nies out they constituted the Of the military
companies in the State The Burgesses corps turned out
upwards Of sixty men, 10 elegant winter uporm, and
did any march or manUuvre with precision
appear in every respect, 10 better advantage II IL
matter Of surprise that they OF pride 10
Albany and, indeed 10 the State Their guests the Troy
corps and Utica corps, also commanded much admiration
for The appearance Of their uniform and sodiery
bearing throughout the irving drilling and marching 20
which they were subjected Company b, OF which our
citizens may well be proud Jeradcd with their guests from
New York and added fresh aurels 10 the high reputation
that they earned so early their career They deserv
eddy take prominent rank fret class company.
With regard 10 the New York company our citizens enter
tanned but one opinion Their bearing throughout during
The two days that they with us, both IN and out Of
the ranks was unexceponable and richly deserved the
many encomums that were pronounced In their favor
In The afternoon the independent companies escorted com
pany aud their guests 10 the Maiden lane ferry from
whence the latter departed for home The Uuos corps
LETT for home at later hour, after having attended con
cert by Dodworths famous band Our pvief nouce
would not be complete without remark relative 70 tne
music. " is not often that citizens ENJOY such mu
steal treat as they did yesterday The two bands looth
Dodvvrhs) from New York, especially, discoursed de-
ghtul music as indeed did the other bands that were
out All In all was one OF the most peasan, epsooes
m winter life that Abanans have enjoyed IN long time.
v-dltdny Arggs Jan. u
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Superior COurt-Part First
Before Hon. Judge Woodruff and Jury.

JAN 2o-Charles Cook rs. Geo w. Bedle and .SfA
Adams.-This has occupied the Court some days;
Is In the nature Of action Of repevn. In the spring Of
1855 the plaintiff became possessed Of quantity OF wool
which in storage at Havans state OF New York. By
advance Of money Mr. Baker the former owner a
the wool In May Of 1855 Mr. Davis, OF the New York
firm OF Peabody Davis went TO Havana New York, and
there introduced the plaintiff who spoke Of having
,bS Woo % New YoTr c and as the. m Of
Davis had got large store and their lofts were empty
they would charge him Cook but little or nothing for
the storage O the wool Upon this Rd1cement Cook sent
the wool to New York city and stored il in Peabody
nsviss store, in Duane street, where remained about
year. Mr. Cook told Mr.. Baker, who then a clerk
with Repeyea Co TO look after the wool in hts absence
and exhibit AID negotiate sale subject 10 his (Cooks)
instructions The wool was advertised for sale foe long
time, and great many wool dealers H. and
made offers Of which higher than forty Eve
per pound, the commission house general pro-
duce house Of Peabody Davis exhibiting the wool and
advertising the and endeavorng sell IL In 10
cember, 1855, Mr. futile came into the firm, making
Peabody, Davis Tuttle These defendants went 70 cr
anime the wool several times, and made oacrs TO futile,
and eventually made the purchase with him in
March 10, 1855, at forty seven cents per pound,
and paid 81 900 down at the time Of eeetng the sale;
several days after the wool being delivered and when
about half OF had been delivered Mr. Baker told these
defendants Mr. Cook the owner Of this WOOL and
Tue had no right 10 sell il he market had been rising
steadily for some time The defendants told Baker haA
they bad bought the wool from futile and they
and aid not know Mr. Cook Baker the matter Baker
then wrote for Cook who New York and got tho
shern 70 make levy and the defendants then gave bonds
10 try the title The plaintiff demands the return q
the wool and % GOO damages for the detention thereof be-
sides the costa OF this action The defendants deny the
title OF the plaintiff the WOOL and deny that he made
demand for II; they further contend that they pur
chased the wool from Mr. Tute Of the firm Of Peabody,
Davis Tuttlc in good faith and that they warran
ed In suppospg that he had right 70 sell H. from the adj
vertsement and that they paid him fortysevcn cents
per pound, which the full market price of the wool
that time the defendants also state that they are DOW,
and have always been ready 10 the balance que upon
the wool lover ooo) have always Kept the money
might make a dc msnd fu H. They therefore contend
that the complaint should he dismissed with costs The
amount in Dispute %, 7b1 pounds OF wool ioryseven
cents and no sacks at seventy 1--WE cents each
JAN 2I-The Jury brought IN sealed verdict Tor plain
t assessing the Of The property sll 62 81 and
amases Tor detention Of the wool s14be &C. making total
M
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-22
The Calico Dress SOiree--nxs. Woods, OF Nor
folk.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
A communication having appeared in the HERALD the
other day, signed "New York;" in which it was init.
mated that effort would be made appropriate por.
ton Of the proceeds Of the charity soe TO the of Mrs
Woods of Norfolk, request permission the matter
at rest by announcing hearty in the POSI-
ton taken by New York" It would, indeed, be indie
cae and improper TO send relief any person
Norfolk, because it is certain shat the generous citizens
Of that city amply able and perfectly willing to relieve
the wants of those them who may need and deserve
their assistance. In compliment to Miss Annie NJ An.
drews (our American Florence Nightingale the name of
the society in aid OF whose funds the calico dress
was naugurated, has been changed from that of the
Howard Bread Society to that of the Hunter Woods Be-
nevoent Society but nothing further designed in the
act Each city has enough to do to take care Of its
poor.
citizen Of Norfolk, now in New York. writes me
thus:-"I was much panied by a communication headed
Mrs. Woods, Of Norfolk in Sundays HERALD which
speaks Of Mrs w unfortunate lady, reduced TO
the hard necessity OF keeping boarding house for the
supper, OF herself and children" The family of Mrs
Woods father and their connexions among the most
respectable OF our citizens and comparatively wealthy
and II Mrs. W. chooses to admit friends boarders
into her family means of Independent support for the
depend entirely upon her fathers family, it hard
that she cannot do without having her paraded
so conspcuously before the million readers OF the NKw
YORK HERALD Though personally unacquanted with the
lady know enough Of her and her family say that any
Of the proceeds OF the ball offered her they would
be refused Again: So far from considering her unoriu-
nate consider that herself and children most ortu.
late the natural inhertors OF the and fame OF
Hunter Woods.
"Tbe citizens Of Norfolk may have been ardy in paying
that respect TO the memory Of Hunter Woods which his
noble character his chy arous services and the extreme
rihce OF his life would seem TO demand. But must
be remembered that the terrible visitation OF 1855 LEFT
Norfolk large inheritance OF similar heroes and that
small city, recovering from blow cannot pay
that muncen tribute 10 each that their merits deserve
Hunter Woods but the leader Of band OF heroes,
perhaps equally worthy with himself, who like him faced
the very King Of Terrors in his most horrible guse lie
fell but did furguson, Roberts, Gordan Gun
ningbsm and others; and might have fallen Cherry,
Cooke, Balls, Brickhouse, Bloodgood, Drummond ana
others OF the survivors, mostly OF fortune who had
direct ties Of professional duty special interest
hold them 10 Norfolk and before whose self sacrificing
herosm that OF earths proudes, battle fields sinks
significance"
The above communication doubt truly represents
the feelings OF the people OF Norfolk with respect the
case OF Mrs Woods. CHARITY
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-22

The medal which was voted by the Legislature Of this
state TO the late DR. +. X. Kane, is Of pure gold and
weighs sixteen ounces troy The devices In bold
lief, not stamped, but scuptured. On side WI
figures IN Arctic costume, looking out on sparkling
panse Of ocean with the midnight In the horison
the other the arms Of the state Of New York.
The medal has been presented 10 Judge Kane, Of the
United states Circuit Court The father OF deceased was
taken 10 Philadelphia by the Honorable Henry Seaman,
the prvae secretary of Governor King and transferred
by him in the presence q small company Of the friends
Of Dr. Kane, assembled for the occasion.
II accompanied by the following letter from the
Governor
s1An or Nxw YORK Executive DEPARTMENT,
ALBANY, Dec. II, 1851.
The Hon JoHS X RASr,-
sR-1 have the honor transmit you, by the hands
Of my private secretary Mr.. seaman, a gold medal,
which by nj resolution whereof authenticated copy
Is herewith sent) the people Of the state Of New York in
Senate and Assembly convened directed 10 be presented
mark Of their respect and admiration, TO DR. r. X.
Kape, Commander Of the Grinnel Exploring Expcdi-
ton and First Discover Of the Arctic Polar Sea.
The sad and solemn duty is thus devolved upon 10
deliver 10 the father the testimonial Of honor which,
the ordinary Of nature, might reasonably have
be hoped bis distinguished would live receive
himself But, before the hand Of could fashion
the memorial into shape, tho hand OF Omnipotence
bad uSnsierrea y more emo s rewards
Intended But though death have set his seal for immor
tally vpon the stainless character the dsnterested hu
many the patience the fortude courage aud skill OF
your the Of praise which nations utter in pro
nouncng bis not be silenced and least OF all,
the proud and grateful tribute Of patriotic affection with
which as his countrymen, claim him a brother. II
was accordance with this feeling that the people Of the
State Of New York spoke through the Legislature in the
form and manner officially made known 70 you And,
sharp must be the sorrows Of parents Mart at the
loss OF such son cannot but hope that these may
ind all the alienation earth Offer In the consciousness
that the heart OF the nation yea OF universal humanity
wheresoever the name and deeds Of Kane have been
known beats IN sympathetic union with your own With
great consideration and respect your obedicnt
servant, JOHN A. KING,
Governor Of the State OF New York.
The reply follows
Phi, DriPHlA, Dec. Is, 1857.
DAR SRI have bad the honor TO receive by the hands
Of your Secretary, Mr.. seaman gold medal voted By
the Of New York IN the late Dr Kane Accepting
the representative Of his family and rendering our
united acknowledgements to the honorable the Assem-
bly, for this municent tribute ~ his memory pray you
cir 70 receive our cordial thanks for your eoquenty
pressed judgment Of h worth and your sympathy IN our
bereavement am, sir most respectfully and faithfully,
your obedient servant. j. X KANE
His ttcelleDoy Governor KING.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-22
rur cour-A communication from W. c. Bond

Tpg CoxEr-A communication from W. G. Bond,
Of Harvard College Observatory saysThe elements Of
The comet discovered by Mr. IT, futile, the 9Th inst
have been educed from observations made here on three
evenings by G. W. Tuttlc Esq, OF Newburyport, former
~ and BY Mr. Asaph Hall now, an assistant at tbs Oh
sefvsfory.
The distance OF the comet from the earth Is now about
eighty millions Of miles On February will be eleven
millions Of mes distant from the earths orbit, nj pouk
passed by the earth month ago.
The elements bear strong resemblance 70 those d the
second comet Of 100, discovered by Mechan.