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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-18
Jersey City News.

The MURDERER or SUIyAN.-Yosterday afternoon
two New York officers came to Jersey City for tho pur
pose Of nscertainng any reward had been offered for
the Of the negro jones' charged with the murder
Jeremiah Sullivan In Newark avenue, stating that they
Of his whereabouts and could him AS there
had been reward offered the officers loft refusing
give any information respecting Jones, and inumatng
that they should look out for reward
RuS OvE.-Iast evening man named Michael Graw-
ney was al the Of Montgomery and War
rem streets, Jersey City, by wagon driven By Hugh
GaGney. The injured man taken to drug store,
when ascertained that the wheel had passed over
bis head, crushing his and otherwise iniuring him
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-18
The Slave Ship Emily-Committal Of the
Captain and Grew.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER COURT.

UNITED STATEb COANlSSlONEB COURT.
Before Kenneth G. White, Esq.
Nov 1.-THE United States Us. William Lindsey and
scensn ohers case fully reported in yesterday
HKRAID, was resumed
Lieut. Stephens recalled and his cross. examination
continued He stated that he supposed there was lega
mate trade the West coast Of Afrsa he though
the articles board adapted 70 the slave trade bu
he did not that they exclusively used Ia the
slave trade, and could not say but they may used in
lawful traffic that coast witness did not thnk her
cargo all OF that nature that would be alone t for
trading voyage along tho coast to barter for palm oil
some Of was exclusively adapted for slave voyage did
think that the custom OF American seamen VI chang
ing their would account for the discrepancies
the list in this case usual IN merchant vessels
10 keep rough log from which the regular log
scrbed; would not swear that the name which was
painted the stern "Phiadelpha,' - but there
a name painted out, and the impression was that the
name was stated; is not the custom OF merchant
70 carry different national ags they carry private
signas Of course every vessel carries private Signals
but they all confined their national Tags when
the vessel first with her sails tapping by
the look out at the mast head aud reported " the officer
Of the deck she was then coming out and our ship ap
preaching the land she standing out by the wind
when boarded her the captain stated that two Of the
men had made their appearance after he left the port Of
BY the Ccmmn noner-Ihc cargo Of the Emily IS in The
same state now when captured her; she b about
hall full but the water casks occupy most OF the space;
Mills told me he painted the words New York after the
British vessel had spoken them, and said she had
Dame do not say that saw the word Philadelphia as
II painted out.
OBS the flag found on board French lag9 A. You
examine and judge for yourself my impression is
that it rs q French flag; II Ia a tri color flag.
Re examined by Mr. Dwight-Ihe water on board was
Of a red color, and seemed as If unged with vegetable
matter, unlike any water have seen in New York; l
examined myself the allowance of water in the United
States navy is gallon day there upwards Of
hundred gallon casks Of board the provisions
speak Of as suspicious on the manifest as CARGO they
not for the passengers; II the cargo
used provisions for the thew would last
Counsel for defence remarked that the cargo OF packet
ship TO Liverpool would probably last the for ten
years.
Christopher Steward Corporal Of Marines board the
Portsmouth, and other witnesses, examined after
which the Commissioner decided on committing Captain
Lindsay and the seamen but discharged the two persons
who were passengers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-18

IN the copdLcta He (iramon) intended 10 JOIN Generals
Woll, Maheer and Velez, whom he teIegraphed from
Qaeretaro General VOL III said TO be q strong Santa
Anpast, and viii more likely join Marquee especially
be is IL possession or the dust
THIS high banded robbery by Gen. Marquee and the
stand be has taken 70 maintain II "a certainly the
Heath blow the reactonary churcn part ami II is
confidently thought here will very end civil strife
In Mexico, and replace the liberal constitutional party
in power 1t the capital Having been here during the
tire revolu0n and closely watched the passing events
am tain thai the prospects Of the OF the liberal
party have never been bright at present 1t
mains TO be seen how far they viii improve the great ad
vantage they now possess
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-18

CONSUL vxSEzrNA-We learn that Don Simon
Camacho has been recently appointed Consul for the
public Of Venezuela at this port and that the President
has issued the corresponding cxequatur 70 him. The
appointment Of Senior Camacho is excellent one in
every respect His long residence in this country, and
his practical acquaintance with with vene.
Eucla, VIII enable him to I'LL the duties OF the Consulate
with advantage to all parties engaged in the trade To
these personal qualifications may add another which
k that he is connected by marriage with Of our best
New York families, and has himself several young Anne
ricans growing up to look after the affairs Of the Consul
ute, circumstance which may day conduce to the
Of good relations between the two countries In
the absence Of Venezuelan Minister in Washington the
duties Of senior Camacho must often be Of an onerous
aud responsible character and on these occasions his
personal relations here win doubtless be Of advantage
those Of our citizens whose interests may be involved
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-18

ACADEMY OF MusIc.-The dcba Of Nine. Albertni
which took place last night joined with the first appear
ance Of the tenor, Sgnor Beaucarde in roe which he
sang originally in Italy, suced Notwithstanding the fact
that the "Trovatore" is pretty well out with
opera goers to draw full house, which included all the
critics and connoisseurs the artists OF duty and strong
representation OF the fashionable world
The dsbudntc, Albertni, had mered success Ia her
personal characteristics she reminds somewhat Of La
Grange. She is not strkingly handsome but has very
agreeable stage presence and without being great ac
tress s perfectly fat TO the business Of the scene
As . singer, Mme Albertin has thoroughly good me-
thod and is clear that she has been educated in the
Italian school, She sings with true dramatic earnestness
and really good artist, who will become very popular
The quality Of Nine. .Abertinis voice could hardly be
Judged from Last nights performance, she suffer
ing from hoarseness but in quantity II seemed quite
equal to tho requirements Of the music. Signor Bean
carde improved upon the very favorable impression hc
has already made here He sang his air in the first aot
well as to create quite fors, and he very good
throughout the opera The conirato and baritone parts
were sung by Nine. strakosch and Amodio two accept
able artists, who acquitted themselves vol ever
The performance altogether seemed to be exceedingly
satisfactory TO the audience which appauded frequently
and literally and accorded an the artists the honors Of
o veritabc success
Tonight the "sicilan vespers' win be givcnus last
evening performance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-18
United states C0mmissfoncrss Court.
TIE HoMIClDE ON BOARD THE UNITED STATES SHit
BROOKLYN.

Before Geo. Belts, ESD
Nov. l7-7ke United States Charles c. Cocsr-Inis
case stx remains under advscmeut as the United States
District Attorney is Of the opinion that the prisoner ought
TO be detained until evidence against him be obtained
bv tho rc,urn of The shin Mr. Ridgway contends that,
as will be three years before her cruise Is over the
man must be discharged for want Of evidence.
Tho Commssioner said he would consider Of the matter
and decide The question on Friday,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-18

During the evening the following letters were laid be-
fore the Convention
MIR. BUsTEED DECLINES A NOMINATION.
ISAAC v. FOWLER, ESQ.
will be presented the Convention which meets
night at Tammany Hall for the purpose Of nsmnatng
candidate for e office which now hold, beg to say TO
you-and through You to the OOnvention-that, while
am deeply sensible Of the fidelity OF my friends, and
thankful to the democracy Of this city for the cordial
support which received, am not candidate fos
believe in the doctrine Of rotation in place. and that
no one man deserves or shovid % BE- allowed to enjoy
have ho doubt that your Convention will be guided TO
wise choice ond assure you that the nominee Of Tam
many Hall will receive my earnest and active support
Faithfully yours, RICHARD BUSTED.
MR. D. KENNEDY DECLINES NOMINATION.
TO the CHAIRMAN Of the Democratic City Convention Tam
srR-My name having been used in connection with the
democratic nomination for the Office Of Mayor Of this
city, and the body which you preside being clothed
ganzaon Of the democratic party proper 70 state
through you to my friends In the Convention that
not candidate for the Office in question, and do mot do
sire the nomination.
stated thus much at late meeting OF the General
Committee; but lest there might still bc any misapp
The democratic party Of this city should DO united for
the approaching municipal contest NOT only in principle
believe that gentleman may be selected worthy TO
represent our principles, and In position TO receive the
cordial and unteu support Of entire organization For
XoalOuSly
and Ehfuly as any man within ranks and with the
paryS rmonously and thoroughly acting together
cess is beyond question or dispute.
Taking this opportunity 10 return to my friends the
venon and throughout the organization my grateful
thanks for the supporwhicl they have extended to my
name in connection with tho Mayoray, remain, sir,
your very pbedient servant, VIM ID. KENNEDY.
NEw York, Nov. II, 1852
The crowd without remained undminished TO the
Close patronizng the bar freely and discussing the
chances of their favorc candidates. but were finally
obliged to 60 home pcaceaby without chance to hurral
and NO. the slightest symptom Of row.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-18

1oth numoer " uiemoees Oh convention. .lN
In pursuance Of the call Of the General Committee tho
delegates the Mayoraity Convention elected at the re-
cent Tammany Hall primaries assembled the Old Wig
wan last evening, for the purpose of nominating cand
dates FOR Mayor and for Corporation Counsel An i'm
cnse and boisterous Of the unterrdcd con-
rregatea in the barroom Of Tammany, in the passage
wavs and en- the sidewalk in 'front.' and II was no small
undertaking for quiet gentleman 10 mako his way
ahrouch the ttrorg the hall where offices aud honors
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-18
CITY PoLITlc S.


CeneIctc Lit Of Delegates and their Oeeupa.
tisn- Lively Times h the Old WIgwan-
Contested seats b tho Nineteenth Ward
The Candidates Talked About-Gew to
Beat Fernando Wood Apprehenslens Of
Trcashery-The Viva Veee Rule Adeptod-
CaueussIDg Csmnlttee,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-18
Court OF Special Sessions.

Before Justices Connolly, Welsh and Osoornc.
AN IMPORTANT DOG cAsE-NARGARET CLARK, THE
HIGHWAY RoBBER, SENT TO BLACKWELL 8 ISLAND.
Yesterday the alleged dog poisoning case, in which
Charles Jewell is charged with having poisoned valu
able dog the property Of Mrs b. Maverick up for
trial. Upon the accused being arraigned at the bar,
Mrs. B. Maverick was called, and sworn.-She testified
that she resided at the time in the house with
LOWELL No. 1906 Greenwich street, and that on the morn
ing the llth inst she her dog, small black
down into The yard; that While acre Jewell came out
aud gave the dog piece Of meat tearing that was poi
owing to threats having been made against the animal
ehe Immediately tried get the the dog but be
fore she could, swallowed part Of it; she carried
up stairs and washed its mouth, but in few moments
was taken with spasms and died In about quarter OF
hour.
Mrs. Ellen Mayo, being duly sworn, testified that sh
saW J%e band he dos Something e ea
Mr. Brewster Maverick being sworn testified to havin
picked up portion Of the meat LETT 10 the yard upo
which white mineral, apparently like crysalze,
strychnine that he had shown 70 several druggists
The counsel for the defence Mr.. McCunn contendct
that though Judge Russell had decided dogs pro
peIty was no law Of the State and that as they could
not fully establish tho fact that the meat did contain
stychnne they were justly entitled 70 dismissal Of the
complaint.
son about was very serious matter. Judge Welsh
marked that the deliberate throwing about Of poisoned
provisions was very dangerous thereupon the Court de-
cdcd to defer their decision until Saturday that the
meantime the fragments Of meat may be anay zed by
chemist The case appears to have created some little
interest owing the common practice Of parties poison
ing dogs when they in any way trouble them.
Margaret Clark, the woman who, company with an
other party, decoyed Mr. John Wilson, OF Brooklyn
and then robbed him Of his watch and pocketbook was
arraigned at the bar and pleaded guilty TO having taken
the pocketbook The Court sent her for six months to
Blackwel's Island Her accompice, who personated q
detective, has not yet been tried.
Charles Donnely triod for Illegal voting, and found
guilty His sentence, however, Was deferred till satur-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-18
Oily Intelligence.

nm DVRsM TEsrMoMAIA-The merchants Of this city
have subscribed the Of 81 200 for the purpose Of pur
chasing suitable testimonial for Colonel Abram Dur
yee, Of the National Guard. II will consist Of silver tea
service and s now being manufactured at Tiffany Oos
establishment
wARDSrs FOR PRIZE FcHrxKs -sheriT Tyler OF Buffalo,
r., was in town yesterday with warrants for the
rest Of Australian Kelly Ned Price, John Morrssey John
Heenan Jenny Massey, and othcrs, in al teen for set
ting on foot and aiding in the late prize fight 10 Onada
between Kelly and Price whether the Sheriff succeeded
In capturing any Of the parties We are not aware
TEE BALLOON TO HrARr FOR EuRoPs AT LAST Professor
Lowe positively that the monster balloon CITY
Of New York, which has been recently on exhibition at
the Crystal Palace grounds, weather permitting, vii
start for Europe TO morrow afternoon Mr. Lowe SAYS he
s to be accompanied by two captains, member OF
Congress from Name aborer, and probably two other
persons.
LECTURE AND CoSmRT.--Dr Horlaui the author Of the
"tcomb leers will give lecture this evening, At the
Cooper lnstute be followed with concert by the Old
Folks IN the costume ofOne hundred agoO course
before hoops were invented
BELGIAN PAVEMENT WALL sTRKE--This celebrated
thoroughfarc about for the first time in history,
have decent pavement Work commenced week
or two since at the foot Of the street, by taking up the
ancient cobbe and laying down the Belgian square
and hove completed IL within short distance Of the Mer
chants Exchange We understand that the contract
taken at 81 SO square yard half TO be borne by
property owners on the street and the other by the city
authorities. Ayear or two since come parties per-
mted TO make the experiment at their expense Of
paving section OF this street, in front OF the Custom
House with slabs OF burr milestone rock from quarry
the interior, but which, under the attrton OF
omnibus dray and other wheels has failed 70 give salts
faction, and will be superseded VIC presume by the Bel
gan pavement
SERIOUS ACCIDENT ny BLAsnSG.-Yesterday afternoon
two men, named VIM. Rafferty, and Peter Mooney, were
brought TO the New York Hospital suffering from lace
rated wounds received by the premature explosion of
blast at the Of Fifty Tenth ave.
They were both placed under the Of Doctors
Fisher and Huh who have slight hopes Of their recovery
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1859-04-21
-. 80 Il - EraaLdano1-

NMa MIa ON lNo iNoAAeAANa
Tho National Ere oontradiots Che
Shtcsmaus assertions that the editor
Of Che sormey popor has "abandoned'
Gov CHAsH as Presidential opndi-
date. The Era says:
"It Sc true chat DIR. Bailey has been
the earnest nnd ardent friend of Gov
ernor Chase, and desired his elevation
and he siiU occupies precisely that gl-
luqti0n Iie has bet abandoned him.
has not $50 advised him nor is the Era
committed to Mr. SEWARD.
"For twenty years that Gov Chase
and myself have been friends, not for O
single moment have our intimate per
Isonal or political relations been inter
Irupted. ] know him 90 be pure p pri.
vato life, of incorruptible integrity, fair
\ firm, consistent and able IN public life
remarkable for his administrative abili.
ties, a sincere anti.slavery man, genu.
ino patriot, an elevated Statesman, I'll
for tho highest post of trust or honoi
in the gift Of his country
"But the National Era is not commit
ted to Mr.. Chase, Mr. Seward, Judg,
Mclean, Mr. Hale, Mr.. Banks, or any
other man, as a candidate for che Pres
idency."
j The editor further states chat he Il
in favor Of maintaining the Republi
can organization, substantially on th
basis Of 1856, that he desires the nomi
nation Of a man truly representing tn
principles Of the Philadelphia platform
and of such a one as will be,most likel
to carry the election, If nominated. -
Further than this he 'has no decloro
tons to make, but viii maintain a dis
Greet reserve"
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Enlarge the Psnitagpttiary or Close

Enlarge the penitentiory or Close
the 8rog shops.
Tho sheriff of Hamilton county
brought tod prisoners 90 iho Peuiten-
tiarv tho other day. among them two
murdorsr sonloucod for hfo Thereare
NOW seven hundred and eve oonviots 10
The ponitontiary, and Che Warden in-
forms us chat without o doubt, whom
the spring term Of Court closes, the
number will be increased no least fifty,
and before the cnd of 1899, there will
be eight hundred This viii neoessi-
tate ON enlargement of tho old, or the
construction of a new prison.-LO s.
journal
We must either enlarge che Poniten.
tiarv, or rsuppress the million Of grog
shobs Ina our State These establish.
ments are The hot.bods of wickcdnes.
and crimo. Suppress this monstrou'
and rapidly-increasing evil, and tho
number of convicts win be diminished
Tn a few years the State would have
prison room TO lot-as it is, under th'
reign of King Alcohol a new penitcn
tiary must be built, or convicted crimi
nails turned loose on community Iron
ton Register
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1859-04-21
nonnmnnts - Tabrariea.

BY law passed few days since, the
County Commissioners Of each county
in our State, are authorized to sell at
public auction any surplus copies Of laws,
documents or journals, which may be
in the possession Of the County Audi
tor. But before making such sale, the
Commissioners are required to deposit
one copy of each volume Of laws, doe
uments, or journals in each public libra
ny in the county.
The law for the distribution Of laws
and documents requires that they shall
be sent TO public libraries They are
distributed by She Secretary of State to
County Auditors, but in many counties
have not been sent to the libraries
Now, all public libraries, colleges, mer
camille, young mems or common schools
can get them by making proper apph
cation to the County Commissioners
TColumbus Journal
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THE NAV YORK OMNIBUS.
TEE GREATEST PAPER OF THE AGE

. El- N-lAH-FN 70 3 ~ L-IA VT lIlE- fAAAt-s
BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED !
A budget Of Wit, Humor, Facts and Scenes
drawn FROM iro. The FIRST and paramount OBJ
ject Of the O8NIBOs Is 10 present 20 It's readers,
though they may be strangers IN New York
such a series Of views and maps OF the city as
shall make them thoroughly acquainted, not
only with IFS highways and puhlig attractions,
but with It's by-waysaHd plausible seducions
so that the wayiarinE man, though a fool,
shall not err therein. II will fearlessly expose
all the
Tricks, Traps and ImpOSitiOHs
Of the town, and present to the country read.
er a thorough compend Of city life, with all
its
SHARES, S,gindles and amusing Incidents
No young man or family should be without
a copy. The OMNIBUS Is issued regularly on
the 18th day Of each month, at the low price O
80 Cents a Rear-Tkree Copies, 81.
! All communications and subscriptions should
be addressed 10 CHAS. p. BRITTON,
Editor and Proprietor,
| No. 80, Beekman Street, New York.
mar24w8
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CLncInnaLI rroduee NInrILel.


MONDAH LNENlNh1 - ptll Ao'
Flour advanced 1Oo per barrel to-day,
with sales at 50 70@575 for superfne,
but after the news from New York, re-
porting a decline there, there was less
frmness. Wheat very firm and Bed ad-
vanoed 263o per bush. with sales al 81
.21@1 "a; prime White brought Sl 45.--
Corn dull but unchanged Oats down
to $50, closing dull. Stagnation was the
feature Of the Provision market Hold
ers Kept out the market pretty generally
and SO did buyers. AZ CD and 81 for
Shoulders and Sides some business
could have been done iu Bacon We
cannot name the price for Mess Pork
The last rate was at 8l7; but this isnoW
merely nominal quotation. ln Grooe
ries there is only limited business do
ling AZ 63@7l for Sugar and 34934l
lfor MolaBses.
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Mexican News.
WNeuTNor0N ADTiT 10

WASHINGTON, hpIll iu.
The Southern mail furnishes New Or
leans papcrs to tho nth inst they
contain the details of Che last MoEicon
news The Liberal army nearly l5,-
GOO strong, had nearly surrounded the
eitv of Mexico, and had succeeded IN
cutting off the supplies of provisions
and water. A capitulation was expect
ed soon to take place. If not q great
battle was anticipated Both armies
were reinforcing The Liberals wer'
confident Of success. 81,
The whole country is in q dcplorabl
condition
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1859-04-21

B1~ The cry from Democratic papers
against the Federalism of the Admins
tration gathers volume daily. The
Richmond Enquirer says that tho only
way in which the Democracy of Virgin
ia can maintain their ascendancy is to
rapudiate the President The Philadel-
phia Press iucessanHy admonishes the
party that it must cut loose from the
President or be buried with him. The
Washington States declares:
SO much, however, is indisputable-
ates-rights Democrats have not mo
mcnt to lose in determining whether
they win stand in isolated indepen-
dence, or be swept along by the swelling
tide of Federalism.