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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-16
NInssse l,usstts Politics.

BusTvN, Oct. Is, 1858
Tho Americans hcld = large fnasa meeting at Faa.u,
Hal tonight. Geo. " Browne, or Worcester, presided.
Amos A. Lawrence aud Increase sumner accepted the
limitations for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and
Their nominations we're unanimously ratified hy the meet
ms. Hon. h. W. Andrews, II New York. and Hon jacob
Broom, q Philadelphia addressed the meeting Consider
able enthusiasm manifested.
The Americans &c the Third district have nominated
Moses g. Cobb for Congress In the First District John C.
Wilson IA the democratic nominee.
The democrats 1T the Tenth district have nominated Dr.
Chas. Osgood, u Mortified. for Congress.
In Tie Eleventh. district Tbo-. r. Punkctt received IN.
democratic nomination.
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The Ohio Election.

CINCINNATI Oct 15, 1858.
In the Sixth Congressional DISTRICT Howard, democrat
il elected BY about $40 majority.
CLEVELAND, Oct. Is, 1858.
In the Nineteenth district, wadcs republican majority
is about 300.
NJ H. Nichols republican comedies tho election OF VIM
Allen democrat in the Fourth Congressional district by
50 majority
VIM HcImck republican, has 200 majority in the III
teenth Congressional district.
John Carey, republican, has so to 100 majority in the
Ninth Congressional district
In the Twentieth Congressional district, j. Iutchns has
1000 10 10 8 900 majority.
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DrBr2ry. Oct Is 1853.
This city gives Leffngwell. Lecompton 500 majo.
rity The counties nearly all heard from, anu his
majority q 400 Clayton county reported 10 have
gwen small democratic majority II gave Dove, rcpub.
hcan, Tor Governor, 30 majority In 1857 AlamaAee
county shows republican gain. Linn county gives 800
republican majorty-a of loo. Jackson county gives
l. fngwell 40l majority Clinton county gives Letting.
well 800 naoritya gam Of 4Jo. In Jones county the
republicans have small majority. Johns county gives
democratic majority of 300 Ia Scott county the rcpub
leans have 600 majority gain OF 500 Muscainc county
gives a small majority Tor I1iingwcll
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-16

Ex-PREsIpEsr RIvAs AND TIE MoRA-MARrr-
Nh DECLARATION have received a letter.
which We publish elsewhere, from ex-Prcsident
Riyas, Of Nicaragua, dsclaiming having signed
The insulting declaration appended by Presidents
Martinez aud Mora to the Belly contract, and
explaining that the mistake Of appending his
name to IL probably occurred by misplacing the
name Of the -Rivas-wherc the document
was dated, among the signatures. We are glad to
scc that President Rivas disclaims any partici-
patton in the document in question, and cheer
fully publish his letter. But he is in error in
supposing that the mistake was committed in
the HERALD Office. The document was sent to
the London Times by its Paris correspondent,
and first appeared in that journal, from which
we copied it tebat'n, with due credit
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-16

Tfy OPrss At Btsros's TyAnY-Thc strakoech On
Company viii give three performances al Burton's
rcte for the Western cities. The FIRST will take place
evening, when kmc CoIson will repeat her very pcpo
performance Of the "Traviata," with Brigno and Al
do. On Monday will take place the dsbat o. NINE,
Wilhors,, who viii sing in the "Puritan" with Brig
Junca aud Amodio-a irc Distribution. The company
been highly successful u Boston.
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Judge Sprague of tho United States Circuit Court in his
charge 10 the Grand Jury to-day defined the law
render quite certain that Capt Townsend o. the alleged
slave brig Echo, will have W be taken to Key West
trial, that being the first port at which the Dolphin
touched with The prisoners.
Mary Donney, young Irish girl, tried before the
Municipal Court for shooting Patrick Canny her seducer
acquitted by the jury this afternoon. Canny wounds
supposed mortal, but he IN likely 70 recover.
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OF 81 800 have been presented. not a dollar of
which the collectors have paid into the treasury.
Yesterday receipts for 5000 were 80 presented,
ard on the day previous receipts for $3.50. In
discovering and making public the existence of
liens on property, which but for the dishonesty
Of collectors Of assessments should have been
discharged long ago. Mr.. Franklin is doing
good service to the citizens; while in exposing
The guilty parties and procuring indictments
against them he is materially serving the city
ITSELF Within the past few years the enormous
sum Of thirty-eight millions of dollars has been
put in the hands of collectors for collection,
and in not solitary case have the accounts been
audited or adjusted. Such is the mode in which
the Finance Department has been managed This
fact alone, Independent Of the multiplied frauds
committed in all directions, is sufficient to stimu
late the taxpayers to purify the whole municipal
government, at the Charter election, by sweeping
away all the lcechcs who are sucking the life
blood of the treasury, and returning an indie
pendent ticket composed Of Independent, re-
sponsible and honest men, to all the corporation
offices.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-16

hpNfPsiIKH UT 10, 1858.
The committee 20 canvass the votes for state officers
made their report in joint Assembly this afternoon The
Governor yvte N foilows:-Iiand Hall, republican,
20 eco Henry keycs, Democrat ID 33s scattering 1874
Halls majority, 32 Governor Hall will deliver his In
auEursl massage 10 morrow morning lie has appointed
for Secretary q Civil and Military Affairs, Wilbur Davis
rsa II Wuougtocx
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-16

BoFrnN, Oct. 10, 1888.
At the South End Riding Park in this city, this after
noon the great stallion for premium o. ~ 900 took
place. Ethan Allen Columbus, Jr., and Hiram Drew
were the contestants The conditions Of the race were
mile heats, best three in 1--WE, a. harness Ethan Alien
won the race IN three straight heats Timc-23I, 23s
z35 than received sTVv, Columbus, Jr, f2oO, and
Hiram Drew $780, Over ten thousand people we're pre-
seIt
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IhE HAVANA orknA-Nr. Maretzek's plans for {
winter have been 30 far dsarranged by the presumed
safe concion of the Tcon theatre that he will bc obie
70 orego his announced performances In the southt
cities. IL IS said that Mr.. Aaretzek will visit Havana
once, and ascertain the true state Of tie case In
meantime the artists will remain unemployed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-16

WASENGTON, Oct. 10, 1893.
The balance in the Treasury s., 27o625 The receipts
for tho week amount nearly to s7s5 ooo being 100000
more than the preceding week. The amount Of drafts
paid was 81 432 492 and the OF drafts issued
81 ,6s5 ,0O0--a reduction of $500 $40.
said that General Jorez fearing his dismissal, has
asked indulgence till he communicate with Nicaragua
respecting the pending treaty Senior Yrsarri left Wash
ingon yesterday and Joseph L. White this afternoon for
New York.
Charles P. Sengstack has been appointed Warden for
the District Of Columbia Pcnitentiary
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-16
THE LATEST NEWS.
Our Special Wnshin

Our Special Washington Despatch.
ARRIVAL or DISPATCHES FROM OUR MINISTER IN
ALAiIo-cokDiTioS Or THE oOUSTRY-kIGHT MA
RiNE SIGNALS, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Oct 10, 1853.
Lieut. Ap Cesby Jones brought dispatches ~ the State
department this morning from Minister in Mexico.
Mr. Forsyth intended to sail from Vera Cruz for the United
States the 18th inst Mr. Forsyth expresses doubt
to the reported important battle between vidaurr and
Miramon and of Miramon's suicide. Reports arc con
rmed OF the conduct Of Cara In mprisonng Americans
and English contributing TO the forced Just
core Lieut. Jones left Tampico American had been
imprisoned his goods conGscated Many OF the liberal
party disapprovcd of tho Of Cara Tho boras
we're in possession Of all the scapor,s. Al Mr.. For
syths request, tho sioopofwar Plymouth had gone TO
Tampico to protect American interests.
General Roblcs was still, on board a Spanish vessel Of
war; off Vera Cruz The officers OF that vessel had been
detected aiding the Zuioags party An impression pre-
vailed that Spanish feet would be on the coast 10
demand redress.
Lieut. Jones is bearer Of letter from Consul at San
Luis Potosi describing state of the country extreme
iy miserable.
Lieut. Jones has been detached from the Plymouth and
ordered ordnance officer Of tho Paraguay expedition.
The State Department has been notified of the ADOPTION
by England, France and the Netherlands uniform sys
OF night marine signals for the purpose of preventing
az SEA- went INTO on the
LIST of October All gong steam vessels when under
TO exhibit the following lights between sunrise
and sunset-Bright white light foremost head green
light starboard side, red light port side the
head light constructed 10 be visible with clear
phere FIVE miles; the lights starboard and
tort sides are constructed be visible three miles
vessels under sail only not to carry masthead light
All vessels, paddles screws, when steam is up
and going in Of fog to steam WHISTLE to be sound
ed every hye minutes when steam is not up, TO fog
horn bell for sailing vessels. All sailing vessels
der way being towed between sunse, and SUNRISE to
xhbt green light starboard side and red hight port
side constructed to be visible clear dark night at
distance Of two miles. Sailing vessels, in OF fog,
when board tack to fog horn and port tack
to ring bell every FIVE minutes. All going vessels
when at anchor at night to exhibit in the most conspcu
place not twenty feet above the hull white light
in gobular lantern eight inches diameter 10 show IN
broken clear light round horizon at distance of mile
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been issued, and from the manner in which they
have been manufactured. the limitations OF them
would be very difficult The ornamental part is
well executed.
A Mannheim (Baden) correspondent, referring
the report Of the appointment OF Chas. Bedarn,
ESQ.,, of Ohio, rs United States Consul at Carisruhe,
expresses his surprise that the government
should create, or that any gentleman should &C
cent a consulate at such place. Not only is
there not enough trade at Carsruhe to pay the rent
OF an officer, but there is society which Consul
could associate WITH the court recognizing no
foreign agents but those invested with diplomatic
character He thinks that Mr. Bedarn will no
find himself in that interesting town than he
will speedily take steps to get himself relieved of
his consular responsibilities.
The Republican County Convention was held last
evening. report in favor Of union with the Anne
rcans upon the county Offices and division Of
tie spells was adopted. The Convention then
made choice of candidates. We give the nominees
of the democrats and opposition in parallel CO
umns. az follows
Office. 0e,nDcro. Opposition.
County Clerk. John Clancy.
sheriff ....... John Kelly ". H. A.bcr,son
Supervisor ...... w. C. Corner Thos. Little.
Judge sup Cont. John Noncriof. Benj. W Bonney.
l....... RoSt. Gamble. Chas. Riddle.
ro-o,.rs .......F O'Kccic. DR.. NJ. A. Van Ten
N"'ohe's ........A. K Jgckman
......F. schirmcr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-16

BnvN-wftK, Nc, Oct. is, 1858.
Parker Cleveland Professor ~ Chemistry and Mneralo
Nv Iowdon College, died this morning. aged seventy
nine The funeral Professor Cleveland takes place nex
Tuesday. The bells tolei to-day, flags hung hall
mast and the buildings draped in mourning a mark OF
rtslctt 10 Lls memory.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-16

Nmto's GAnprs.-"Jcssie Brown" one N Mr. pour
cauts ccverest and most popular dramas s TO be play
this evening, with Miss Agnes Robertson as u,e heroir
and Mr. George Jordan, for the FIRST time. as
Nct,rccor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-16

Tho schooner Roman, Capt WIN. Wheeler, eft Detroit
On the Oh mt for this port with wheat aud has not been
heard fron She out IN the late terrible gale,
AID feared that she is lost With all ON board OF her
The vtesri and cargo are fully insured.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-16

The Yellow Fever at New Orleans.
NKw ORLEANS, Oct 10, 1858
Tho deaths this city yesterday by yellow foyer
fftytwO.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-16

FIosts In South Carolina and Georgia.
Augusta, Ga, Oct. 10, 1855.
Wo havo received here accounts Of heavy white fr0sB
occurring in South Carolina and Georgia.
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We were indebted 10 the commercial agency of Nickel
Top A Wood Cor the table whi,h pnbIisbei 10 last
thursdays IisR,ip showing the aiurcs the United
s,o,cs from April 70 october J., 1868
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-16

81. TUVfS, UCt IUl IoocS
The Salt Lake mail arrived nj 81 Joseph the 9TH in
The troops had nearly completed their huts and would 80
into wintor quarters on the 18th October.
The Fort smith (Arkansas) Times Of the Sth contains
letter from Lieutenant Dwell dated Fort Arbuckle, A
giving AN account OF battle between detachment Of the
Second cavalry and the Camanche Indians Wichita
village on the lst In which Lieutenant vancamp and four
men were killed and Major vancan and men wound
ed. Forty OF tho CamanChes were killed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-16

Tho steamer lady Eglinon will sail from Quebec foe
Galway nj noon tomorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-16

Sailing Of the United states Brig Dolphin Eor
Paraguay.
BosTON, Oct 15, 1868.
The United States brig Dolphin Commander JOHN u
S,ccGman sailed from this port to-day for Paraguay
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CAl communities.
SHIrs or WAR WINNING THE VICTORIES or
PEAcg.--The arrival Of the valorous at this port
with the rescued passengers from the Austria, is
one Of those events which strengthen the entente
cord,oie between the Old and the New World.
Quite recently large number Of ships ofwar.
both British and American, have been engaged
IA cp.yations altogether distinct from the origi-
nal inlcikion Of the governments which COZ
structcd them By curious coincidence the
Macedonian which was captured by us from the
British after a mosI sangunary naval battle.
was employed 10 convey food to her Majesty's
starving subjects in Ireland. The United States
subsequently sent ono Of their finest frigates-the
st. LAWRENCE convey goods for the Worlds
Fair at London. The Niagara, still finer YES
sel, has laid half the telegraph cable, and trans
ported the slaves taken from the Echo, to Africa
The British Admiralty loaned three vessels 10
assist in the cable enterprise. and one Of them
the Gorgon-is now engaged In making impor-
tant surveys to aid shipmasters in the navigation
Of the Atlantic. Time was when naval officers
would have dcmurrcd to taking service in opera
tons which partook more or less ola commercial
character: but now they are anxious to do so.
The fact only shows that the most conservative
institutions must give way to the progress Of the
age.
THE PROGRESS or FRArp-DurY or THE TAX
PAYERS AT THE NEXT EIEcroS-It II now only
eleven days since the Joint Committee Of Ac-
counts sent a report to the Common Council
showing a deficiency In the accounts Of the Col
leetor Of Assessments from 1853 to 1856 Of
over So, 1000. In the interval Mr.. Franklin has
not b>sn idle with bis Investigations; he has
since brought to light further deficiencies in the
same accounts, Of s6,45s and 1t will require some
ten days labor vet TO finish the work
on the accounts Of isaac Edwards and
bis deputies for the above period Meantime the
property owners in all quarters sse being walked
up by Mr.. Frankln's circulars notifying them Of
liens against their property for assessments which
many Of them have paid years ago, the proof Of
which they hasten hourly to present at the dice
of the committee, in the shape Of the Deputy Col
lector's receipts for the same Since the presen-
tation of the last report, receipts TO the amount
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The yellow Fever nj Savannah.
4syaNAH oct "a, 1853.
Tie deaths to-day eight, Of which ,so were from
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-07
YTe Easv0pe0as NA "A @ N I "A H COMPOUND.

FOR RHEUMATISM, STRAINS, BRUISES,
 FRESH WOUNDS, BURNS, CHILBLAINS,
 AND OLD SORES.
 WITH few applications they readily yield to its magical powers,t and by its use much pain and suffering might be saved if it could be introduced into every family in our land. As H~ A H3 HE H%~S S- oH@ it is unequalled, and no one who owns horse should be without it. A single bottle may save the price of your horse It is truly the Farriers friend the travellers hope, and the farmers dependence The above Eniment discovered some years ago by an English chemist who died suddenly and the recipe lost to the word until recently found among his papers, and is placed before the pub- lie, challenging its superior.
 There have been several hundred bottles sold in the vicinity where it is made and in no case has it failed to accomplish all and even for which it has been recommended.
 At the solicitation of many persons who have been benefited by its the subscriber is now preparing to extend its circulation, that the public may be benefited. The proprietor contemplates having every family in the state visited with this valuable Eminent.
 It is put up at 25 and 50 cents per bottle, so that which ought to be in every family Liberal dis count made to agents.
 In case of accident it is almost indispensable as for cuts, bruises or burns it is truly valuable
 THREE or FOUR GOOD AGENTS can find steady employment until the whole state is can vassed, and but a small capital is required. Fifty dollars will give person good outfit and success is certain if they take with them the following essary artices-eergy and perseverance, Applications for agency must be made soon and personally to the The medicine will be ready about the 1st of April next at wholesale Prepared only by
 c. F. PECK, Proprietor,
 Successor to Peck, Gilmore & Co. Ellsworth, Conn.,, February 8, 1857. 45yl
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-07
Naugatuck Railroad. EiIs57ss.l1 5g7ss..l1 s.::3 :s:'.2 sszzszs9 tt.la
Fall Arrangement.


 On and after Monday Oct. 19, 1857, Trains will
 follows
 QoISa NoRTu-LEAvE BRIDGEPORT. 40 A. M. For Winstcd, connecting with the
 92O A. NJ. Train fTom New York, and
 1920 A. NJ. train from New Haven, and
 at Waterbury with the train from and
 to Hartford. 11.25 A. N. Freight Train with Passenger accom-
 modations for Winsted, leaving Water
 bury to go north at 7:25 M connect
 ing with train from Hartford 5.35 P. M. For Winsted connecting with the 3:10 Train from New York, and the 5:2O Train from New Haven.
 GOING SoUTiI-LEAVE TWISTED $50 A. M. Connecting at Waterbury without deten- tiOn Mth the S:20 NJ Train for Bridge port, New Haven and New York Also connecting with Train for Hartford. 1.lO P. M. From Winsted for Bridgeport, New
 York and New Haven. A Freight Train with Passenger Car will leave Wa tcrbury a! S:45 4 NJ, for Bridgeport, stop ping at all Stations. Gg All Trains stop at all regular Stations aas All Freight Trains have a Passenger Car attached.
 Stage Lines. The Woodbury Stage arrives to connect at Sey- mour with the g. 20 A. M. train from Waterbury, and returns the arrival of the To- 40 A. M train from Bridgeport.
 The Stages from Watertown, Bethlehem, Litch- field, Otis, Colebrook Centre Burlington, &c, ar rive to connect with 10 Train down from Winsted, and return arrival of the 10. 10 A. M train up from Bridgeport.
 fS| deduction of Five Cents is made when Tickets arc purchased at the office.
 C. WATERBURY, Superintendent. Oct. IA, 1857. 25
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-07
Piano EorteS. . & Bros Piano FOrtes.

For Sale by A. & J. Dayton, wolcottville Ct wv HERE may be found a fine assortment of w Piano Fortes, from to 1-3 3-4, and IA octaves, manufactured of the best m,aeria and pronounced by the most distinguished Artists to be unsurpassed in strength and purity of Tone. Will sold the most reasonable terms and warranted to stand in any climate.
 At the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, New York, 1853, Prize Medal was awarded to Hazleton Brothers, for the superior quality of the Piano Fortes, which tested in regard to Touch, Tone, Equality of Tone, and Durability of Tune In all these points, the Pianos of Hazeton Brothers placed in the highest grade and Medal awarded them by the following distinguished Artists: William Norris Chairman of Jury on Musical Instruments, Julien, R. s. Willis Emelius Girac Max Maretzek, T. Eisfeldt, Dwight, w. H. Fry z Meigncn, Jury on Musical Instruments George F. Brstow Secretary of Jury on Musical Instruments.
 Also, Lighte, Newton and Bradbury Piano Fortes which received the first premium at the Worlds Fair and the Fair of the American Institute at New York 1853. Also Piano Fortes selected from other ,oston and New York manufacturers, to order; the .bove are warranted to all who purchase:
 Melodeons as usual, with l, 2 and sett of Reeds.
 A. & J. DAYTON.
 Wolcottville May 15th 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-07
M. W. KING & SON,


 PATENT
 CHAIR 4ss RRooNE ST, ONE Doon EAST or BasAswAr,
 Qate 4sS Broadway,)
 NEW YORK,
 CE&sl1shea A.D., lssS.) ENvTTE an examination of their great ya.fstv ans n superior assortment ef CHAIRS manufactured at their own establishment and under tbsif iSs.s- diate observation and direction, including
 PIVOT REVOLVING CHAIRS. SELF ACTING EXTENSION RECUMBENTCHAItN.- - IMPROVED INVALID WHEEL CHAIRs. MAJOR sEARLES TRAVELLING INVALID CHAIR. SPANISH SPRING AND SQUAB CHAIRS, SPINAL& ASTHMATIC INvAI1D se,
 &c.,, &o., &C. the most complete assortment asj choicest kinds for PARIORs, DRAWING Roous. CHAs- BERs GARDENS, LIBRARIEs CouNrisa Heusas. &c, together with every desirable sort adapted l, the comfort, convenience and luxury of the Elexs. the AGED, the INFIRM, the LAME and LAzY. In point of ingenuity of design, elegance of ikik; quality and richness of material faithfulneas of sy cution, durability and cheapness, these Chairs aye For them N. w. KING & Sox, were awarded the first and only Prise Medal, and the Faculty recommend them far preferable to beds cS couches for patients afflicted with Spinal Asstie eF Bronchial affections. To either arm of the chair may be attached . ssn< venient reading or writing DESK, and any combina< tion desired will be manufactured to order A Circular with explanatory cuts, will be sent bT mail if requested, and orders, with remittaneesy promptly forwarded to any part of the world.
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-01-07
Waterbury EIarble Manufac-
 tory.

TO THE PEOPLE OF LITCHFIELD COUNTY. nO you want to erect good Monument or Grave E1 Stone to deceased friend? Call on
 WARREN. Do you prefer Marble to Limestone9 if you do, call on WARREN. Do you wish to trade with an honest man? Call on WARREN. Do you want monument of Granite Free stone? Call on WARREN. Do you want chaste design fer Monument or Tombstone? Call on WARREN. Do you want anything in my line at fair prices, with good work and stock? Call on WARREN. Do you want reference? Call on Dr. Lewis or Dr. Buel, or Rev. MT. Wiley, or MT. Crossman, of Litchfeld {; MT. Holibird, MT. Horton, or Mir. Clark, of Winsted Dea. Picket, Samuel Ensign, of South Farms; Gen. Abernathy of Wolcottville, of any of the numerous customers who have patron ized me in the county.
 Waterbury, Dec, 1856. 1y-34