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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-11

Nor A VERY HOPEFUL CoNvERr.-A cruel rob-
berry pcrpctratcd at Father Masons prayer meeting
at the Of North and Ferry streets yesterday noon
A young in attendance At the meeting, and Ap
parently deeply Interested In the religious exercises
He sat Immediately behind the venerable Deacon Lewis
Wilder and during the singing looked the deacons
hymn book In tho midst Of the service he called the
deacon TO the door and informed him that he had been
great sinner but then felt himself to be under conviction
fe was desots, he SAID of returning from his sinful
ways asked TO have the way TO salvation pointed out
10 him. Tho good old man was naturally Interested In tho
case Of the young convert and addressed 70 him some
pous counsel But alss for the depraviy Of the human
heart The young asked what time II was, and the
transporting deacon had sooner removed his watch
from his pocket than snatchcd from his hands, and
the thief was on his way down stairs Tho deacon started
In pursuit. and ran down North street crying sop thef
his whte locks streaming In the wind, but tho hypocr
cal rascal proved the swest Of foot and turning down
into Commercial street, was soon lost 10 vew.-Bokcs
Herald, ~. O.
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Court OF Common Pleas-Part First.
Bsfore Hon. Judge DAILY.

ACTION AGAINST AN INSURANCE COMPANY.
FEnRuARY 9-Chdrles Day Us. the Oriental Mutual In
Company.--This was action for 5000 and
interest time policy Of insurance for year. effected
with the defendants the ship Aida, which lost
the 31s Of August 1856, Apalachcoa In the State
of Florida The defence up s that the plaintiff gave
warranec that the vessel should not visit certain ports
the Continent Of Europe and other places specified in
America and various paris Of the world that in violation
Of this warrantee the Aida went TO Vera Cruz which
one Of the prohibited ports, and that the policy is there
fore void.
1t agreed that under the charge Of the Court the
jury should nd verdict for the plaintiff subject to the
opinion of the General Term The Judge then told the jury
that deviation would void the policy when
the vessel was lost in the waters where she priv
legged to navigate.
The jury rendereda special verdict for the plaintiff for
$5,Sl1 80, subject TO the opinion Of the General Term
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News, Hints and Suggestions from Cores

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL.
subscriber calls attention to the good work being
carried by the Conference Of the Holy Cross branch
of the Society Of st. Vincent de Paul This society dis
tributes during the winter gratis the neccssares of life
10 those who apply and upon inquiry found deserving
The society expended $3.50 last year in this charitable
work.
THE AMERICAN CONSUL TO SIAM.
Mr.. VIM. II. Merriam, American Consul 10 Siam, has
accepted invitation to address tho Senate OF the Senior
Class Of Union College, on Friday, 18th inst
NAVAL PENSIONS.
arp wishes 10 call the attention of Congress to the
fact that the widows and orphans Of officers OF the navy
receive (when any IL alowed) pension, not based on
the act Of 1885, but upon pay established at the begin
ming of the century He thinks that Congress ough' in
justice 10 look 10 this.
POST OFFICE ACCOMMODATIONS.
"Nany Merchants complain that the small pouch for
the reception of letters for Philadelphia and throughout
the South has been discontinued, though the mails at
Jersey City do not close until half past fveP. M.
IMPROPERLY PAVED SIDEWALKS
a. O. W.. complains that the sidewalks in front OF the
lots corner Of Fh avenue and Twenty second
not wide enough for ladies TO pass without travelling
through the mud This Is owing TO the Of the
walk and not the dimensions Of the ladies'
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The Egyptian Pacha's steamer from

The Egyptian Pacha's Steamer from
ca-EnglAsh Report OF B0stOn Hand
alexandria (Jan. 81 correspondence OF Iondt
Another order had been given by the Pacha
frigate to European Consul General. By.tl
order was IN be executed In the United States, 1
course the frigate arrived In this port short
She IN built Of iron, and cased inside with wood
1000 TONS builders measurement, and OF
power. On her arrival here from Boston, when
built, the viceroy himself went on board to test
which Il had been engaged to him would be
knots an hour; he found that she could only std
highest pressure, at tho rate OF eight KNOBS, d
only about half an hour, when her speed cod
kept up 70 about five knots per hour; and for I'd
ffigate he has actually paid fl3S 900. These )
however Incredible they may appear, arc I'd
well known hero; the frigate Is now lying in
and has been just ordered to England by Il
have new boilers, by which II is expected her
be kept up to seven or eight knots an hour.
win Of course cost him considerable addition
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Marine Court.
Before Hon. Judge Thompson and Jury.
MPORTANT TO QARMKN-DAMAQEa FOR CARELE5

Before Hon. Judge Thompson and Jury.
IMPORTANT TO CARnEN--DAMAGEs FOR CARELESS
DRIVING. .l.t II.
Fen 8.--Jdcob Beanen No. David D. Deckv.-In July
last the plaintiff, who Ia carman unloading his cart
Washington street, with his wheels backed up against
defendants horse and wagon down the street. The
driver not the wagon, having gone 70 house %
deliver lump Of Ice In passing the plaintIh the shan
the leg cutting cash, from the effects Of which Y be-
came and still s, very stiff, rendering him worthless
The horse vas valued a. about SIPS the Court cnsrsoS
in the manner describedthe articles hs1cart weighing
two hundred pounds that the servant of The des
dant guilty OF gross caroleesness IN being - mr. from
bis horse and wagon, the proof shows him 70 have
been At the time OF the accident vcFdict FOR plain
tff, $139 b.
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The following full and correct s Of the officers Of
the United States steam sloop Of Brooklyn now on
trial -Captan--David G. Farrsgut; Iaeutenants
James A. Doyle Albert n Smith, William NJ Jefers Will
liam MITCHELL Henry A. Adams (actng mastery Surgeon
Christian; Purser-Thomas W. LOCKER; Marine officer
George Il. Graham; Chief Engncer--Joshua Foansbe;
First Assistant Engneers-E s. DeIuce, w. b. Brooks;
Second Assistant Engnecr-M p Jordan Third Assistant
Enginecrs-F. r. Brown, g. II. White, J. W Whitaker,
Henry Snyder; Masters Mases-Henry W. Rowlandson,
Francis H. Bacon, James r. Irwin, Gouvcrneur X. Has.
well; Boatswain-J X Bartlett; Gunnerwilliam Allen;
Sailmaker-F Boone Carpenter--A. Ponsett; Parser q
Clerk-Forbcs Parker Captains Clcrk-Charcs O. Car
roll
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TIE FEMALE OPERATIVES SrRIkE.-The strike
IN this city continues The strikersall females--this
forenoon marched In procession along the sidewalks the
principal Streets passing the premises Of iii the mills 30
~ 10 awaken dscoptent among those stu at work. They
Massachusetts, and Prescott, 200 Boot 100; fremont
100; lawrence kc, 100. The strikers nil spinnors
ana Irish Of the lowest class employed In our mills
Lowell Neay, Ftb. g.
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Surrogate's OiIic e.
Before Edward G. West, Surrogate.

WILLS ADMITTED TO PROBATE.
The wills of the following deceased persons have been
admitted to probate:-Rchard b. Stewart, Anthony
Schumpf William Fl. Elliott, John Jacob Miller, Andrew
BoliDe, John J. Dicrcks, Jonathan H. Monnell, Ann
Price Jane CPriant Eliza Young, Margaret Benson inc
s provisions are exclusively confined TO the members Of
the testator family.
WILLS OFFERED FOR PROBATE. M
The following wills have been presented for probate
Henry Tfllman. Citation returnabie Feb. II, 1889
Elizabeth Joyce. Citation returnabe Feb. II, 1859.
1850.
Archibald Wilson. Citation rcturnable March "a, 1850.
Charles Cuche. Citation returnable Feb. 18, 1859.
Sarah Ncholson. Citation returnable Feb. Is, 1852
Elizabeth Stun. Citation returnable Feb ~, 1862
John o. Girance Citation returnAbIe March l, 1859.
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From the Pulpit BACK 20 the STAGE
A BACKsLIDER FROM THE WORK OF THE REVEALS
LAST YEAR-AUToBIoGRAPHY OF AN ACTOR.
Charles h. Weeks, Of the actors converted the
late revival having temporarily gone on the stage, has
published the following letter OF explanation
NEW YORK, Jan. %, 1859.
There will be some question to the propriey Of my
will condemn the STEP Certainly go, unless made &C.
quanted with the motive which prompts and the
sity which compels.
Let me speak briefly of my early life Before my recol
lection my father passed away, as trust, TO brighter
and better world My mother struggled with the tyrant
poverty rearing her children In the Of Heaven
inssDg their youpg minds the principles Of love for
those who 'suer and who bear LIES Ills for the good Of
others.
When was but eleven years Of age my mother in her
anxiety for the welfare of her children formed second
marriage, thinking thus TO secure for them home and
health destroyed from her strength) could not
procure by her own toll Vain nd In two years after
became homeless Icannot give the cause, as would
require to speak unknd1y Of Others lad OF thirteen
was thrown upon the world. struggled suffered from
hunger, cold, sickness, and all those ills which
poor, homeless ffendlcss orphan. But as grew older,
and learned by bitter experience; my position changed
By my profession, which adopted ten years SINCE
I lived comfortably.
About one year since during the revvas in New York
was led think Of the futue-he mysterious future
yond the erave-and, as still humby trust, gave my
heart to Jesus len the theatre, and, by the advice Of
my newly found friends, commenced preaching, having
been licensed by tie Fifth Avenue church, New York
city.
Twill no. speak Of my anxiety my seepless nights and
days of headache in my efforts please the church and
serve the Master nor of the struggles Of mind with regard
to the temporal present. aud the future Day by day
vlded with bread but day by day the darkness
lowered over my pathway. was entirely dependent.
good might accomplish when became settled pas
tor looked forward. hoped.
saw my mother sinking lower and lower, drawing
nearer and nearer the grave saw the scanty winter
clothing Of herself aud my two young ssers and with
the picture constantly before me- the Thought az can
not help them-when shall be able to do sos my heart
grew sick.
Al last consented, as my church wished H. 10 go TO
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ARREST OF NEW York FuaITIvE.--
knight, Of the New York city police, arrive
last week, In pursuit OF Hugh Hays, who q
since pcrpctrntcd a murderous assault upon
zen In the grand town of Manhattan: Hays
soon after his offence, and on preliminary
con0dipg friend became his security ON the
stead OF appearing, the freed defendant camq
where he has been residing for somc three
He left a wife and family III New York, butt
write 10 them. He is n skilfnl blacksmith,
lucrativcly employed hcre.-,SL Louis Demoj
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RuxoRrp EIopxMrSr IN Jsasrv

RUMORED ELoPEMENT IN JERSEY {
Jersey City Courier says that well known ,
dent OF the Fourth ward, and until recently d
business In the poultry line 10 Washington m
York, II ID said, has left his house, his bushes
quantity OF debts, for parts unknown. And
10 far q 70 say that tho runaway took with b
Indy Of tender years, and that both have zone
old England" 10 pass their days an man and
nrst person mentioned in this item has here
held IN good reputc, was a member In good ~
Third ward church, and leaves wife and :
dren 10 s'mourn his loss.o
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-11

THE ICE CRoP ON THE HUDsoN.--All the ice COM
panes between Albany and Poughkeepsie have improved
the past fortnight In harvesting thor crops for the
mer. The Ice already gathered Is Of quality much SUI
peror 70 that gathered last winter s Clean soid and
ranges from twelve TO twenty inches In thickness Most
Of the houses already led and the crop taken in at
lbany and CAtskill rs said 70 be very superior.
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HANGING DAY IN MARYLAND-The Governor OF
Maryland has postponed the day Of execution OF Gambr
and Cyphus which to have taken place on the 18th
INST 70 time when the other criminals In that State
20 that the executions may all take place on one day.
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EnrSrz EATON the senior editor of the Danville vt)
North Sav died In that town Monday, january 81, Al
the advanced ago Of eghtytwo years. Mr. Eaton was
born at Mansfield Conn and served his apprenticeship IN
the Worcester SIN Office He brother 10 the ceie
braed General Eaton whose exploits in the war Of Trpo
are 60 well known.
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From the Ayr Advertiser, jan ..
Few people seem TO be aware that we have still
ter Of Robert Burns the great Scottish poet, In ex
amongst us, and resident in our own immediate mel
hood. Such, however, is the case. We have 81
link Of the poets varied love-chan-one feminine
who still "lives and moves and has her belng'
our land Of cakes-thc land which her fathers go0
done 10 much TO elevate and adorn. That indivV
Mrs. John Thomson elizabeth Burns), the wife Of
tellgent, honest, and, while bodily health was per
him. industrious weaver In the village Of Polloksh1
the vicinity of.this city. Mrs. Thomson had the
tune--for TO her in many respects 1t must be regal
q nnisfortune-to have been born under the "bd
ter" Her mother was Annie Park, one Of the paV
poets many loves, and the heroine Of that most I
Of all hie songs
Yestreen had pint of wine,
In place where body saw ma;
Yestreen lay on this breast O. mine,
The gowden locks Of Anna.
Upon the particulars Of that unhappy amour
not that we should mako anything like iengthe
gathering gloamin' OF his life, when he was ma
sinned against than SHINING; pain and q bitter
TO poor Annie Park, and the source OF many
sigh, through long life, TO poor wee Betty Bur1
was not uncared for, however, nor neglected IN
fancy and youth. The little innocent lassie bair
cent, whatever may have been the errors Of othe
taken home 10 the poets house; and found IN
mour--aii honor be TO her memory-a kindly
and indulgent mother. Mrs Thomson remem
father, and her father iireside. She can still
form and features, and bis glowing dark eyes, altl
was then falling into the scar and yellow leaf,
before half bis harvest was gathered. Betty Blu
tinued after her fathers death 10 be membe
family.
Judging from the best authenticated portraits,
no hesitation In saying that Mrs. Thomson moi
resembles her ustrious father than any Of
children. We have been in company with tw
poets sons; we have seen Mrs. Begg, the poets
one her daughters; but none Of them at all apl
closely In resemblance to the bard as Mrs. Thoi
her family. The eldest son Is living fac sivnile
sesses no inconsiderabc share Of his grandfath'
and genius. Mrs. Thomson 10 now wearing tov
threescore and ten; and is, consequently, wAxn(
and frail. Her husband Is several years her ser
in consequence Of declining health, is now unat
sue his ordinary vocation
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BROOKLYN City News.

THE MsyFLowER AEFMR-The examination OF the crew
Of the ship Mayfower, the charge Of riot,
tnued before Justice Cornwe yesterday, and several
witnesses for the defense. The evidence eli
cited proved that the did act in rOtous manner,
and that the first blow struck by of the mates
Krwn the third mate followed the sailor Neibuhr from
the Mayfower to the deck OF the Parana alongside and
stabbed him with knife. Further examination of the
was adjourned until this afternoon.
THE ATLANTIC STREET SfABBrNG Acknowledgement Ferry
OF the Third precinct police, arrested two men named
James Doan and John McCauey Sunday night last on
the charge OF stabbng Jacob Smith LUIS lager beer
saloon the evening previous. They acknowledge having
had difficulty but appear to have forgotten all about
knife which was used that occasion They locked
up to await the result OF the injuries inflicted.
PLAYING WITH Enthusiastically noon child Of Mr.
W. b Dayton residing at 100 Fulton street died from the
effects OF phosphorus which bit from the end Of some
matches which we're lying within reach. The child was
81. years Of age
TIE CorRTs.--1he special term OF the Supreme Court
stands adjourned until the 26th Of September The ca
lender OF the City Court will be taken up Wednesday
the 14th inst
FIRE on BARREN ISLAND Il range Of buildings belong
ing TO L. r. Cornell formerly Ofal Contractor FOR the city
OF Brooklyn, were burned down Friday night last and
property valued at $50 600 destroyed The fire sup
posed TO have been the work Of an incendary There
was Insurance
TEE COMMON CoCsCTI.-The Common Council held their
first meeting after last night and did considerable
routine business mainly relating TO the correction and
MISSION vi taxes. Among the petitioners for exemption
from tax on 81 500 worth of property was Rev. Lyman
beeeher upon which the committee reported favoraby.
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Arrivals and Departures.


From California via Aspinwal in steamship STIR OF the
enid; Mrs Wills and sister Wolfe Mrs HARNESS. Mrs
Brwn Mrs Sulan and infant Co Hawkins Mrs Capt Poole
VI Faiei and wife, Hart Mrs Bnly and two children Mrs
.,uyhl afd infant, Mr. Whiteman How .r Il Revere ID
bower Brown a 7 Cox ID GeoI brother Mrs Ier-
iEid On. sid Gushing, wife and infant; Burton
g Wright, DR. Ward, Vim Miles II CHAPMAN j Nc Niier
Motton, Capt w Ludwig. MReiey EGould w b Glaidng
tiaiTis. Fonret " Catez srs De (on Shcrblrne
smith. Edwards, A Dater I, Cont O Iauolin II Lang
m a DIVA, Woods, Fike Mime Detnneau NINE Arbare
Frei7 Helms and wife Mrs James and child II 81 John &;
~ Mapham II Ut. J Conner Poniius Rev ID Cheamer w
! iasens w smith, N Hill. Fuller, Louis N ABRAHAM N
gar Mrs Parker and daughter Morgan II q Hara i Nal
ary X Jravcrs Tice a J Slater III Paul Stepbena
Herbert, A CoS--aDd $50 Ia the steerape " -
From Savannah In the steamship Hun.syille-Nr T G En-
rs lady ana servant Geo aud Arthur English Misses
and Mary English, Cogdil, Cuiman X NJ West q stark
rrankenberg, Flushman A o Gardner r. Webster Mrs
reee and Two children, Harris J Gray Jno Serch
johnson y sanders II James Oldham Thos Hilton
WIN Wilson, o Byrne David NJ Lewis Mr. Iippmau Miss
Jniee Barnelette, John Trawck Geo knight N Densop
oineberg, Hugh Campbell, Geo Prny.
From Charleston In the steamship James AdeerEdward
MITCHELL James Alston Anderson T. Butler Poulivn
futile, Mrs JAS Anderson, FORSYTH j q Martin Mrs
Mcsweeney, Cook, Mons La Thorn Peter Hawes John
ksmn and N JOYCE Miss Sparkinan Mrs q Trenholm
Mss n Trenholm II Heopper, Beecher John X Sears
Mss Meidea Dr loVentha John Hancock Daniel Mixer,
From Bermuda in the bark Eliza BarzsMr and Nrs Tucker
and son Mrs Harvey, Miss Tucker, Mr. D Mr. Dunscomb
From Rermuda IL he Br brig PRINCESS Rcyal-N Patter
s9r Ra'pb Foster
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Supreme COurt-ChaHibers.
Before hon. Judge Davies.

THE NINTH avenue RAILROAD.
SErT l2.-s.o. byos,i. Oh,,s rs. III EiqLih and
Ninh -tssn@ Railroad Comlonies.-Mr. Blankman ap-
Piled fer injunction 10 restrain the defendants from lay
ing additional track on the scuhcrH side &c Canal
street west Of Broadway, for the of the Ninth Ave-
nue. Railroad Company. MIR. Biankman represented va
rios property owners and storekecpcrs the vicinity,
who claim that the laying Of additional track will OH
siruct the carriage way and nure their business "
claimed that the Common Council. uAdcr the of 1904
have no right o allow railroad tracks III be laid down,
less the consent OF majority OF the property holders
the street affected thereby is obtained. The Judge de-
cined TO grant Injunction upon pdre application,
t ,,, ""nnsc expressing himself willing 10 take
der to show cause temporary injunction, the Judge
took the papers for consideration. -.1n, ~,
In he matter II The application Of Mary o.. ' WV
Mary KoTgGnn this the petitioners arrested
Thursday last charged with having stolen some vel
yestngs from No. 20 Bowery. The parties went into
the store together and while Mrs. Graham purchased
Mrs Morgan 10 the goods. The propre
tor OF the followed them and arrested them the
of Grand and Bowery. The property found
the prisoners. Judge Brennan fully committed the
parties in default of bail. Counsel then applied have
the proceedings removed by cerorar and habeas corpus
10 this court before whom the ladies' and their counsel
this morning. Mrs. Grahams counsel contends
that his client the for proper purpose and
had no completely with the other woman
Counsel for Mrs. Morgan not being ready, the
adjourned Till Friday next with the understanding that
the parties not TO be indicted in the meantime.
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Court OF General Sessions.
Before Judge Russell.


NOTORIOUS THIEF CONVICTED OF I.ARCENY,
SEPT 1.-The regular business Of tho day wac CON-
menccd by arragning Michael Smith and James Alley,
who were indicted for grand larceny. They pleaded
guilty. to tho minor ofence and each scat to the
penitent,ary for four months
John J. Marks, charged with grand larccny pleaded
guilty attempt TO commit that offence aud was sent
TO the State prison for two years
Anthony Wi!x, youth, charged with n SIMILAR
offence, having stoen watch and cham valued ~ 500
He Was sent TO the. penrentary for two years.
The Grand Jury presented large OF indictments
for larceny TO which the accused parties on being ar
raised, pleaded not guilty They were remandcd to
prsson, and will be tried during the week.
hhe most OF the day occupied in the trial of charge
OF grand larceny preferred against nalscd Abra
ssm Greenthal, fasiarly known 'the General which
terminated in his conviction. He charged with hav
Ing entered the tailoring establishment Of j. G. W. Phel
man No. S2Tudson street, early tho morning Of th
Goth Of January, 1858, AMI by collision with two coniede
rates (Whoalso expressed wish 10 DO measured for
article OF dress and stealing eleven pieces of silk vesnG
worth SIS. The clerk who waited upon them was
picous of the sincerity OF their Intentions and finding
they left that of the drawers had been emp
tied of its contents, gave chase to the gentcmcn' and
succeeded in arriving in sight OF tenement house IN
Thomas street when Grenthal in the Of coming
We should have stated that the clerk raised cry
OF stop thief and soon crowd followed the fGg,ses
but Grcrthn the only that was arrested. He
positively identified by the clerk that time, who
gave him INTO the hands Of Tciiceman Before he was
arrested he was seen TO divt himself OF an overcoat
which be banded 10 friend in the crowd, but as
the clicsr preferred 10 hold 10 his prisoner be
compelled 10 allow the stranger escape. subsequently,
ano'her oicr examined the tenement house. and found
on the siss portion OF the property, which Mr. Phe
man identified part Of The veting that stolen from
his establishments
II viii he oyeil mention tlt the reason why Grcnthl
was not tried after the larceny that he abused
the confidence placed in him by his bondsnan The bail
was forfeited and the individual who became his bail
compelled 10 pay the money; b1t fortunately Tor the ends
of justice trenthal re-arresed, and placed
trial this sp,rning. He prodrsced witnesses; and
although defended by OK Cry Judges the jury after
dehoeratng q few moments, rendered verdict OF