davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13
Matrimonial Items.

GoIyG To MEET A LOVER AND FINDING HIM CORPSE A
young lady from Lcckport n. Y, passed through mlwau
kie day week her way ST. Paul to meet her
berotbed and fulfil her engagement TO be married. Be-
tween Hastings and ST. Paul she met the downward STAGE
which had the corpse OF her intended husband This she
did not learn until she arrived at St. Paul. where she hired
livery aud started back TO overake the stage She
hauled the stage at Wabasha and took charge Of the
mains OF her lover She passed through that city last
Thursday night on her way home. She brave girl,
and bore her crushing sorrow by having faithful hope
the future.
A SADLY DISAPPOINTED BRIDEGROOM 1.-The DAYTON (Ohio)
Journal tells story Of young from Darke county
engaged to girl Of that city, had given her $50 TO
buy her wedding clothes, and to have been married
Sunday evening. But when the time came and every
thing ready, the girl did not appearshe had OF
with come fellow she liked better.
BRIDE DEsERTED.-A young lady, about sixteen years
Old eoped from Boston, Mass, few days ago. contrary
TO the wishes of her parents. Her husband abandoned
her on Friday last and supposed that he has gone to
California TO seek his fortune leaving Ter TO repent her
has,y marriage.
MARRYING GANBIER.-A Cincinnati paper says gam
bier IN Third street married last week. and at the be-
ginning Of this week lost s5,Co at faro Fifth street.
bilsiortuneB never come singly.
SINGULAR OBIvIousSass A MARRIED PARA couple
married Last week. says the Cincinnati Enquirer and
20 delighted were they with their prospect Of connubia
bss that they both became intoxicated they
left the office, and forgot what had passed Yesterday
they returned to the magistrate and wished TO be welded
again, and greatly amazed when informed the cere-
ncny had been performed They did believe the
statement until the documents shown.
A LONG CouRrsnP.-Married. in Ireden county N c.,
by Jacob Fraey ESQ., the 10th OF January last after
close oourshp of % years. Mr Ruben Barbour and Miss
Sarah Thompson, both ageo about go years.
A Young BIGANusr.-A precocious youngster nineteen
years old, named 0Donnell. is trial in St. Louis for
being married TO three wives at the time.
FATHER SHOOTING AT HIS OWN CunD.-rhe Utica
Obser1er learns that at HerSimcr the 4h instant
Cornelius Collins, Of that place, at the railroad
ticket uice about 10 take the train for New York aud
ciope with strange woman, carrying of his child and
leaving his wife behind Mrs. Collins followed the party
70 the ticket Office and seized her child. Collins drew
pistol ana fired for the purpose OF killing the child
said. The bali missed the Intended victim but shattered
the right hand Of the mother Collins was arrested and
lodged IN JAIL The excitement great that Collins
barely escaped being lynched
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

SATURDAY. March IL p NJ.
ASHES are selling in lots at SIS rs for potts. aud IS rs
So S71s for pearls per loo lbs.
CoTToN is in good demand at full rates.
FIorR.The demand is fair, and prices favor sellers
sales $4,000 bbls OF all kinds within former range.
WHEAT 10 quiet; holders asking higher prices. A
small lot OF damaged white Southern changed hands
81 80 per bushel.
Constituted Western has advanced, with sales of
25 600 bushels chiefly at g0c per bushel New is quiet
being held above the views CT buyers
Rye, barley and oats unaltered.
Pork is in good demand and quiet at SIS 81 SIS so for
new mess and SIT 621a SIT rs for old mess; $50 25
$40 30 for clear; SIT l2 for thin mess, and Sl3 rs
sl3 81 \ for prime
WHNKEy Sales $50 bbls. at Is u per gallon.
Other articles are unchanged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13
.Sl5,458 Ak

After deducting amounts due other roads.
he Boston Post Of yesterday in its review Of the mo-
ney market, says
We but think that any future change in the money
market will be TO higher rates, although credit may pos
siby continue In its present dull condition at five 10 SIX
per cent for the very best loans, through the summer
months. Even ut present very little is done below Six
per cent and indeed there is business In really good
paper at " eight cent than at anything less than
six. Certain people borrow call at five per cent
but their number small and the great body Of borrow
efs at the banks pay the legal rate without question
With regard copper stocks, the Boston Post says
With time, patience, money, improved machinery and
improved management, the Lake Superior region must
interest to the whole country and Of immense
wealth TO the fortunate possessors Of such Of its mines
fertile, regular and well managed. Ana now, II
take the facts and prospects OF any Of number Of
the dividend stocks offered in the Market 1t Is diff
cult to say wherein how much 1t inflated if ii be
inflated at all. At the time it must be owned that
experience is whispering that yet after all these years.
machinery s not yet thoroughly tested while from IT'S
cost and requirements of rock 1t is unsued very
many companies and locations; that facts pros
pecs, quite strong and favorable those that a
pear have been heretofore recounted of many mines
admitted to be almost entirely worthless We say that If
take Of the stocks offered and discuss their facts
and prospects to day. their present prices do
to be high while, at the time, experience shows that
of favorable stocks offered very large per centage
likely TO come to nothing at all.
The 81. Louis Republican Of the 5th instant says
Sight exchange the East continues and in de-
mahd The rate Of e premium as fixed at some Of the
banks, may be considered merely nominal, since tho
most OF the GALES at per cent with advancing
tendency. New Orleans sight is quoted at y premium.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13

SHoBNaKERs' STRIKE IN PHILADELPHrA-Yester
day afternoon large and enthusiastic meeting Of tho
neymon CordganerB' Society on b was held in Frank
lin Hail. Sixth street, near Arch The object Of meet
ing 10 form Protective Union and TO obtan higher
wages for their labor They propose to continue on Of
employment until their demands accedcd 10 by the
employers. The meeting was composed Of two dlvsons
American and German, each Of which had its own Prosi.
dent Addresses delivered in English and Germ an
The German branch number about two hundred men,
while the other has upon it's list of members nearly
hundred names, which number Is daily increasing The
aprt manifested throughout Of the most intense
raee and every present seemed determined 10 carry
out the "srke in the most resonte and decided manner
1ey demand an advance Of about five per cent on )st
descriptions Of work. This advance they consider as only
aocqate or the amount Of toll expended upon the articles
which pass through their hands series of resol duns
were passed. and motion made and carried mously
thai the ISL Oh prices adopted be without further
lay 70 every employer ia the city II was also moved that
no work be taken Out OF any Of the shops prices
obtained. This was also carried amid much cheering
and enthusiasm Committees then organized for the
our4oee of visiting the derem eiablshrnepts 10 obtain
ecided from the employers whether or moi thew
WI be willing 10 submit 10 the st Of xnd prices. afr
VIII oh the meeting Adjourned raIaislphia pes
Aanch 70.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13

THE CINCINNATI SUIoiDE-The Cincinnati En-
qaier Of the 9th let contains the following additional
particulars Emanuel Gerard after the suicide Of his
wife the evening before ast became frantic with grief
and acted in such while the Coroners jury was
in his house that they could not proceed with the nvest
CATION and it became necessary 10 lock him w In the
Bremen street station house. Among other things Ema.
nuel wished to cut his wife up pack her away and send
her to Europe or TO bum the body and transmit the ashes
across the ocean, and doubt he would have done SO
had he been allowed to act he chose; for ne was
perfect specimen of mailman 1t was deemed prudent
10 keep Gerard in the cells until last evening" and when
released he placed charge Of one Of his friends lest
be might do violence TO himself or others,'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13
CONNER GAL AND FINANCIAL.

SATURDAY, March lisp, y
The steamship City of Baltimore sailed from this port
to day, with $3.50 specie freight This was less
than expected Exchange closed firm, the leading
drawers asking 1904 e for sterling and 12H l3 for
francs. The business done in bills light. Money s
without change The brokers are borrowing at az A.
and lending at AZ 5. In the discount good
months paper sells at as, while prime shortaccep
tances done a. s. There scarcity OF such paper
as prudent capitalists like to buy.
The bears the Stock Exchange pursued their victo
rious career this morning. and caused general decline in
speculative securities. There appears be little
resistance to Their the part Of the bull ope
rators, and there Is buying among outsiders to in
terfereikwith them. As the spring advances, and
business revives in the West and other sections
Of the country, is reasonable to suppose that the
public, ct least that portion thereof which
s accustomed speculate stocks, may be tempted
in the stock market. But nothing OF the
kind is the yet and the bear interest
heavier than at present Ia the board tie bears
of their adversaries The principal attacks
to-day New York Central Michigan guaranteed,
and the other Western stocks. Before board these
securities freely offered at considerable decline
from yesterdays prices. When the regular business OF
the day commenced the quotations were fully half per
cent below Yesterdays and large sales made at the
decline recovery subsequently took place. Parties
been indifferent the market appeared as buy
ers shorts covered their contracts and prices ad
vanced a3S Thus, in the afternoon, quotations
higher. The most active stocks in the afternoon
Pacific MAIL which advanced TO 20 closed at that
and Michigan Southern Common stock), which, after
failing to lax rallied to l5R, and closed at 15H
bid. The guaranteed nuc.uates in harmony with
the common stock, though, in fact il stands on a
very different basis. stocks were steady at the
| close. The following the last prices:-SIis
souris $50 x; Canton, 1914 20; Cumberland,
237l "a; Pacific MAIL 70 ~ New York Central, sos
Il; Erie, llk x; Hudson, 3lH q; Harlem, 12h x;
Reading, 40 q; Michigan Central, 81 a q; Michigan
Southern, 151l q; Michigan Southern guaranteed,
46A Az Panama, l1714; Illinois Central, 6ss SO;
Galena, coz a a. Toledo, 26A 27H; Rock Island,
60% r.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13


CLEARED.
Steamship Cabawba. Buoch Havana and New Orleans
Livingston, Crocheron & Co.
Steamship Florida Crowe. savannah-S I. Mlcblll Son.
Steamship Montgomery Croker, savannah-H Cromwell
Co.
Steamship Columbia Berry, Charlcson-spoord, Tleslon
&Co.
Steamship Jamestown, Parrish Norfolk &c-H I.udlam.
Steamship Potomac, Watson, Baltnore-H romwell 4
Co.
Ship Brewster, Fesseuden. Mebourne-R W Cameron
Ship David Crockett, Rowland San Franciscow Coleman
Ship Orient Iill, Liverpoo-spofIord Tileston Co
Sh Owego Stevens 81 Stephens-Sturges Chairman Co
Sbr Far Wes, Bennett New Orleans--W Frost.
Batk Stella Reckless, Recommendation Ruger
Bark Mustang, Greenman, Lavaca-McCrency, Mott 4 Co.
Bris Sutton, Paltz, Cadi-J ID Carlisle a Co.
Brig joachim, Lunt Port span--A Howe.
Brig Ann, Booth, Jacmel-Brett Son Co.
Brig Jatfs Obj, Putnam Kingston--J Whitney 4 Co.
Brig W Lucas Perkins Hsvana--C q Duncan 90.
brig Essex Sinnett, Maianzas-WAlah, Carver Chase
Brig Milo, Campbell Halifax-C Dewon
Brg Ravo w wgIsl pnnney nsrien=H Undeswood
stbr Susan Cannon Ryder West Coast Of AficaE Ware
Sch witch of tn, Wave, Taylor, Maysguez
eshr George Byron, EdridEe, Matahzas-Knsh, weA a
scbr Ida, Nbnkton II John
Schr Helen, Long, Mo6ilc--IAytn 4 HuH'b,N
scbr Restless, smith: Jacksonyine-ym Brpnt 4 slaght
Schr Emma Elizabeth ireland, Nezybern.
scbr Wytbe, Tut,e, KcnrDond-C n Pierson.
.Schr Horizon, Jarvis, Petcrsburg-C II Pierson
Scbr Peterson, kAford Georgetown )olner Pouer,
bchr II HnDaey Hammond, Baltimore Mailer, Lord A
schr Allen Downing, Rice, Philadelpbia--Jas Hand
Schr Palladium, avery, Br ttol-Master.
Steamer kennsbes, Hand, Philadelphia.
ARRIVED
esarnrip Star 81 the South, Woodruff Savannah March q
via mc<e aa'A pssseDeera 10 Mshln Son. Tn,nsdsy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13
MISCELLANEOUS.
IRON GARDEN ORNAMENTS.

IRON GARDEN ORNAMENTS
JAMES BEEBE 4 CO.,
- 1856 Broadway N. T.,
In addition 10 their usual variety
articles OF sdornment for gardens lawns conr yards -
public parks. ~ '"'u'e S@
FOUNTAINS from SIS to $4,000.
VASES.
Over 30 dherent patterns and SIZES from % 10 MN
SETTLES AND CHAIRS Of all the various patterns
LIONS,
COLOSSAL Me size and In miniature standing and rs,oss
DkE1-Twes different patterps '~s'
DOGS-Ejeven dhrereid patterns.
WILD boAkS FOHN EA0LRs LAMPS &C.
illustrated catalogues sem ny NAL
JAMES .BEEBE 4 CO.,
3s6 Broadway, N. Y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13
MONEYS PATENT

" CARPET SWEEPER.
Nsxt 10 me sewing machine the labor saving
OF ue aye -
In the end cheaper broorns while an ho,r. h,.cr,
can De done win 10 ten and wiho-t rnnc
parscv o. asst Moneys patent copbtrcs he vai.e oi III,
nsM machines nefetofoe introduosi with ens
"heh m&e " we faest deal able yst Garye1
THE TkAuE stiP'iIEp
JANf@, HrErr 2 CO.,
Agaiss fQr The nr.nnfartsrsrp,
80 ysostysy, N. u.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13

THE FhvE Mono BILL IN ARKANsAs.-The Legis.
lature of Ar has passed bill TO expe free negrops
from the STAT. They have until January 1860 10 dsoose
of their proper NY and make other arrangements for v
ing they do rot 90 them is made tho duty Of 3aerrs
~ siz hen and hire them ont 70 the highest bidder for
oae year giving hem the net proeceae q thor labor 30
enable them eav, ,he state Ina Dli pf9ydes thai
tersho Comfy Court having them apprasei, END t4e
master or mistress fhev Naso chosen saying hai -
value into ~ CoIInon Ssh. VI ilhn o. TIC ppsHH'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13

NORTH RIvER.-The Hudson is open from New
York to above New Hamburg and at several points be
tween Albany and the latter place. With continuance
OF the present spring weather may expect that al
the ice barriers will be removed by the forepart Of
week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13

Personal COLLISIONS AT WAsHrsGTON.--The
Star records two personal collisions which occurred in
Washington On Friday evening The first was between
the Hon. Thos f. Bowie Of Nd, and Mr. A. 5 H. White,
of that city. Several blows exchanged, but no
serious damage done. The second was between Mr.
LANDER late civil engineer attached to the government
wagon road expedition, and Mr. VIM. IL. Magraw late
perinenden of shs road The Star after stating tina, Mr.
Lander had previously sent challenge to Mr. Magraw
and received no answer adds-'It is said that Mr. Lau
der, on meeting Mr.. Magraw at Wizards entered into
conversation with him about his decension TO mako aay
reply TO the hostile note which, though carried on in
tones so low not TO be understood by the bystlners
resulted in terrible collision, both being physically pow
eriul men, In the course of it, Mr. Magraw who is said
to have had ia his hand sort OF chilly - dealt Mr. Lander
three tremendous blows he could return the first
When he did return it, however, the tide of battle turned
on his sde aud he 0oored whom be saidto
have punshed' they could be parted severely
he had himsef been punished" in the first few moments
Of the assault We have not learned whether either
seriously injured, though s generally understood that
both left the scene OF action terribly Gu. aud dis
pgured-much the worse (in plight from the wear aud
tear OF their few moments OF close contact with each
other,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13

ALMANAC vo1 rKw yoRx-fHm rAY
fuN nrsfs. Is sxrs......morn u
suH eHrs............. o. HIGH wArge-.. 5 D!
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13

ton from New York, be passed through Newark, pur
sued BY the Heasans; and he had In hi possession,
mementoes Of the OCCASION several cannon balls and bull
let's which he collected from the ground and fences after
the pursuing forces had passed.
Sarah MALLORY old negro woman, died in Norfolk,
Va, the 22d ut, in her one hundred and twentieth
year. She recolected well the excitement produced in all
Eastern Virginia when Lord Dunmore removed the power
from the city OF Williamsburg, and extended his depreda
tons TO Norfolk and Portsmouth,. She recoected tue
attack and repulse of the British at Hampton which
place she raised and when CORVALLIS surrendered at
yorktown, she, in company with all the people in the
neighbohood, there 10 see; her youngest child was
then eight nine years old He present at her fune
raj yesterday and although his back bent and his
head frosted with the SHOWS OF eighty winters,
still is he comparatively active and bids fair to live for
many years.
Sister AGNES of the Presentation died in the Carmee
Convent Baltimore, the Esd u aged so years. Her
familys name Elizabeth Harriet Eoarman, which
indicates that she descendant the old stock Of
MARYLAND Catholics. For sixty 1.-TWO years she an
edDyng member Of ner religious order.
DOMINIC Ia MAMA, resident musician of extended
pue, died at his residence in Brooklyn on Friday. Mr.
La Mamma Sicilian by birtn but had resided here
many years He first extensively known the lead
er OF the band al Nblos Garden, where he arranged
much Of the ballet for the Raves and he afterwards
held the position at Waack's and the Broadway
theatres He very clever in his profession and much
liked for bis agreeable social qualities Mr. La Mamma
associate OF the Dramatic Fund and Royal Arch Ma
His illness has been protracted one, and he leaves
large family in INDECENT circumstances.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13

were SIS 4 n The rate of sal per month";
81 900 per day net profit.
The newly elected ticket Of the Pennsyvania Railroad
Company u - rollows;-J. E Thompson John Hulme, w.
Butcher, J. D. Rosengarten, VIM. r. Thompson, w. Nor
rs, Bacon. W. Cass, T. Mellon, s. Megargee and j.
n. Thomas, Il. Wood and B. Curtis represent the stock
held by the city of Philadelphia.
The February receipts Of the Harlem Railroad were-
February, 1858. $40 50
February, 1862 Observation-Disclosures. 92,O69 %
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-13
One brig, unknown,

Steamships City Baltimore (Br), Liverpoo Cahawb
Havana and New Oreans Alabama and Montgomery Sava
nah; Columbia, Charleston; jamestown, Norfolk &c
From SW Spt-Sbips Devonshre, London; William Tel
Hayre.
Wind at sunrise EsE with rain; meridian Ssw; sunset
and light.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-18

ave understand that remonstrances to
the Legislature are being numcrousiy
sigued by the citizens Of the upper end OF
the county, against the dismemberment of
the county by cutting of the upper town
ships
The foregoing is from the Sunbury
Go.eRe. If correct, there is no harm in
what friends Of annexation ask-a rote q"
the .Spr,ny eiection-whieh would give the
people a chance to express their desire.
The Ga-etes Of Suubury aud VIII
Transport are great sticklcrs for "popular
sovereignty" Yet each is arrayed against
permitting the people of several townships
TO decide for themselves what comfy they
prefer to belong t.. If Brady township
prefers to come this way, Why should Vii
Transport hinder them? If Chillisquaquc
&c, prefer to cross the West Branch, why
should Sunbury compel them to cross the
No,thBranch What kind Of "popular
so.rcignty" do these Gaze,tes practice!
The William & Nary College building,
at Williamsburg, Va, ,incluling the library
and labratory, was destroyed by fire on the
81 inst. This is one Of the Oldest instj
tutions in this courry. The students all
escaped There is al insurance Of $50, GOO
on the nrnrertY.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1859-02-18
FROM IIARRISBUR G..

The Bill passed the House to authorize
an examination Of the claims OF the ball
OF Henry ID. Roica.mel
Petitions were presented TOR change
of Venue in the Qllnn ease, also remon-
syrauce.
Mr.. Wagouseller presented a petition
and read iu place bill against fishing
with seirs or drop nets between the mouth
of ButTaloe creek aud Spruce run.
Mr. iloyteuste!n read in place supple
n.ent 10 the ac: incorporating the Milton
Savings Bluk.
Conflicting Passenger Railways in Phil
aielphla and Harrisburg, ensross the
attention of the Legislature more than any
other suijee,--cal! in large number oi
burus-ant create sUme warm times.
The bill to re.annex part Of Brady
township to Union county, passed IN Sen
ate.
il SENATE, Feb. l0.-"An Act author
iziug aud requiring the commissioners OF
Union county 70 deliver to the cOmmis-
sioners OF Snyder couuty certain assess
mcnt books Je(ongi"g TO Snyder county.
Ga motion Of Mr.. Keller, proceeded to
consider this bill, and dispensed with GO
iug lnto comn.ltter of the whole.
Mr. Gregg moved to amend, by aiding
the fu.llwiu. prJyiso: "PtoriieI, Snyder
county pay for The binding Of the BOOKS
GA the amendment the yeas and nays
were r,quigel by Mr.. Gregg and ME.
ke!i,r, and we're as follow, VIZ:
It,--Nessr> Baldwin, Cofey, Craig,FIn-
nry. Franc,~, Gazzam, Gregg. Harris, Nyer'
Palmer, Parker, Penney, Rutherford, acoheit,
ShlelIer ani rhomqSun-l6.
NAys--Ales>r>. Blood. Brewer Feiter.kelier,
NaT>ells, Miller, ,Nunnemachrr,R ScheIl,
Schmidt, Steele, Turney, VI el>h, Wright and
Ctrs>wc.l, NDeaktr-l5.
50 the question was determined IN the
affirmative. The question recurring up
on the 5'l a. amended, it was agreed to;
aud the bill passed finally.
Tie House, on motion Of Mr.. Wagon
seller, shg,: ont the proyiso-thus at
tempuu. 10 make tnioa cornu pay tie
Gusts o. ofsc bindioy soa,c 50, 10 or more rol-
um.s, ,-l',i S,g.1-r comv ,ris'es tern
ap,t FIR lar d-aJ"! Tins county has
uo books .'nyt.y to Sayd.rc.uoty, hut
: a....4- SNYDER should aave those assc-s-
men, Lo,h>, which are settled, that may
ly yt use to that county only, but docs
mt wish to be compelled to pay the cx-
peEse Of a matter which is of no benuii,
to Union. We are surprised that lessrs.
Wagonscler aud Patterson should attempt
10 force such an unjust measure, and hope
the common sense Of the Legislature may
yet defeat the bill as it is, insisting upon
the amendment
The bill. relating to Records in Union
county We are informed is one requiring
the Pro,honot.ry and the L lister and
L cord + to make certain indexes.
Captain jacob 4 is'cr, formerly Clerk
Of the House Of Representatives, Is urge:
for the next Democratic nomination for
Auditor Genera! Of this State. Also VIM.
T. Alexander. Also Richardson l. Wright.
Also CHARLES Conner Also Henry l..
JouY VI. SULLIyAN-for SO many years
a tlitA:al AMI popular clerk in several
Departments il Uarrisburg-is named as
the Opposition candidate for Auditor
General, by correspondent of the Tee
graph. There Is one good mun to start
The ball