davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-23
The Trip Out Of the Thames and
Arrival in tho More.
IMMENSE SUCCESS OF THE STEAMER.
THE GREAT SPEED ATTAINED.
The Voyage Across the Atlantic from Port to
Port to be Made in One Week.
An John Balldom in Delirium Of
Excitement,
&C., &C., &c.

Spscinl Correspondent ofthe NV. Herald.
GREAT EASTERN, NoRE LIGHT Sept 8, 1869.
Splendid Performance Of The SAipHr Great Success-Hr
Great Speed, DC.
The Great Eastern is She left Deptford at
7:3o yesterday, and with the aid of four steamtugs
worked round the sharp points Of the Thames to Pureet
Sesw woolwich, where she lot go single anchoronc Of
Eotmans patent-and swung to her moorings as easily
md gracefully us yacht. AT A. NJ we weighed
anchor passed Gravesend at $780, and at II cast Off all
Che tugboas steamed up with Of the pad
aic engines and thirty of the engines. She made
thirteen knots exceeding by nearly half knotthe estimate
c her builder and engineers which gives her at full speed
nineteen knots hour. Little doubt is now felt that she
viii 90 twenty nautical miles, and keep up long after
Anary ships would have to slack down for bad weather
n every respect the performance Of the ship is most
Nsfacory. She steers easily pilot boat and parts
the water forward easily North river steamboat
Her engiRes-screw and paddle-work with much re-
guarity they had been at for months In short,
the ship and machinery seem to be perfect.
The ship has been spendidy handled this short trip
perhaps tho most perious she will make--as the
xhames from Deptford to Gravesend is and wind
ing in some places scarcely double the length of the
ship.
Captain Harrison, aided by Mr.. Atkinson, river pilot
well known to New York packet masters, stood the
paddle boxes, directing all her movements Scott Russell
the BRIDGE managed her engines while the steering of
The ship specially directed by Captain j. j. Comstock
d volunteer for the occasion).
The weather has been lovely and the excitement at all
points on the river intense.
We start from this tomorrow sT Portland roads, and
having plenty Of room and deep WATER those in charge
will probably give her spin at full speed.
We have about sixty passengers mostly scientific and
nautical men all delighted with tho performance the
ship.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-23
Balloon Ascension at Poughkeepsie-Nar-
row Escape OF the AerOna aut.


On Monday afternoon last Professor Pusey ascended in
balloon from FOrbus Hill, Poughkeepse. There were
about 5000 persons present to witness his ascension
Considerable difficulty experienced before the balloon
could start which at last by the Professor
throwing out the ballast cushions and fact everything
that could retard the ascension The balloon rose grace
fully in the air. and just clearing the housetops sailed of
in northeastery direction. Before the Professor had
passed beyond the crowd he threw from his basket
bandbox, which on striking the ground burst, when
large black cat sprang out to the CONSERVATION and a
fright Of several ladies' Black pussy way, while
white Pusey sailed another In passing the old Methodist
church the anchor caught in the roof, and as MI
Pusey did not want to land there, he drew knae
from his pocket and severed the cord. He now con
tnued to ascend, and sailing to more easteriy u
rection, was soon out of sight The ngnest point
reached by Mr. Pusey was two mes ana nan a. hve W
O'Clock he landed the farm Of Mr.. joel Lawrence, IN
the town of Pleasant Valley but having no anchor the
unfortunate aeronast dragged over trees fences and
fields when two went to his assistance, out their
united efforts were not sufficient TO hold the BALLOON when
they were reouested TO fill the basket with stones from
stone fence which they then passing and the balloon
was then stopped. Mr. Pusey arrived at Poughkcepsie
about nine O'Clock the same evening" rather stiff after his
airy Journey and with of bis hands badly scratched
hv coming in contact with the aforesaid obstacles while
landing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-23
The Fulton Bank Defalc q tfon.

The excitement respecting the alleged gigantic en-
bezzements Of Mr. William j. Lane transfer and foreign
note clerk of the Fulton Bank full of which was
published in yesterdays HERALD, continues unabaed
The defacaon is the talk of all circles, many vsers
have applied at the Tombs for permission see the hero
Of this chapter in the history Of financial operations
but the Of the prisoner to all requests for
view is, it is said, that civilian J. Lane is invisible"
Yesterday facts relative the frauds transpred
and there evident disposition envelope the case
much possible with mystery until such time the
preliminary examination shall come of.
Mr.. Joseph Kernochan, the President of the Fulton
Bank accompanied by appeared yesterday before
Justice Osborne the Tombs, consulted with the
magistrate respecting the Some additional afida-
Wits containing information regarding the alleged frauds
made, but the particulars kept Justice
Osborne, is rumored advised the counsel for the bank
to bring all the afdavts the District Attorney so that
the against the prisoner may be made out strong and
full
The father and family of Lane said to be plunged
in the deepest gre on account Of the serious charges
against the accused and the lady whose has been
placed rather prominently before the public connection
with the matter threatens legal proceedings against all
the papers which have offended She has addressed
brief note to all the editors of said papers informing them
Of her intentions.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
May ask that you will announce through your columns
that have taken legal measures that will convince the
public OF the asy OF the statement OF yesterday respect
ing my family. NJ. A. MESEROLE
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
In the papers Of yesterday my is made of in
relation to matters Of Mr. Lane beg that you will allow
to state in your columns that never have represented
TO any person that was the Of any property of
Mr.. Lanes, nor have ever authorize dhim to my
pcty Of mine with Mr. Lane in fact have been absent
from the city greater portion of the time for the past
two As TO the stated seizure of trunk (Which
had clothes in it, and which had been my nearly
two years. would state that Mr. Grant called and
requested TO deliver 1t, which did without any
officers presence or interference. A. ]. SPARKS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-23
The delegates of ,he Central socialis. n Cor SaI


favorable not TO say very infecous circumstances.
Jupiter Pluvius most merciessy unsociaisc in his
demonstratioD and in the ncessant which he kept
constantly pouring down yesterday, and especially
at the hour set apart for the positive opening Of the meet
the ladies' When tho proceedings might be said have
commenced il is next to impossible 10 say One OF the
soeahsc doctrines decidedly prohibits such assump-
ton as presiding officer over their meetings. Around
one OF the largest tables in the collected very
socabe and apparently agreeable company who initiated
active proceedings by calling for sundry supplies OF
edibes and other comforts for the inner man. and ths
movement being initiated by other persons lager beer
Rhine wine, sandwiches, cold cuts and SO on as old
Cophagus hath IT, began rapidly 70 appear TO disappear
a sides. II would scarcely be fair estimate tho
strength of socialism in New York by the sparse
bage Of its disciples ut the Steuben last night but this
test be allowed must be conclusive evidence against
the progress popularity which has made in this
try. IL is remarkable fact that there other
than French and German citizens present. the proper
ton OF these was very small indeed. At the moment
that the first chords Of inspirting music broke the
dulness which prevailed there just thirty eight
persons persons present. all hands counted four musi
clans included.
The proceedings were conducted in the regular untram-
mel ed free social STYLE Men and women mingled toge-
ther everybody conyersng audibly and all different
subjects. Nobody was expected 70 take of his hat,
but many who thought proper did Wine
and lager circulated in lieu Of water democratic segars
and red republican pipes waited strong Of
bacco smoke about the ROOM Spittoons abured,
and saliva penfuly applied the useful purpose
of laying the dust The company gradually increased
during the evening" until at It's apogee there might have
been a hundred present
The walls were ornamented with drawings and nscrip-
tons OF various kinds, tending the whole keep
alive the memories Of the struggles Of the socialists in
times past and TO cheer the hearts and the Of
those OF the present day TO strike for their their
hour should ever come Red flags and banners covered
the walls To the eastern extremity full paint
ing Of Charlotte Corday, with bloodred flag, surmount
ed by the bonnie and in the other the reekng dag
ger with which she had delivered her country Over
this painting, the words France, 1885, $780, 1882
On the one side of the figure black cloth, bear
ing the names Of Orsni, PIERRE Perr Pianori, Lbin,
Milano The name Of Orsin was hrst, and written in
bood-red letters, while between the two last
flaming dagger. On the other side the name
ssRobert Blum" in red letters surrounded by q green
wreath. To the west was the inscription
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-23

Personal Intelligence.
Judge Mclean is now in Chicago holding the united
States Court
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-23
Great Socialist Reunion.

CELbbnAIicN VI ihS ANNIVERSARY OF THE FRENCH
REfuBLIc-rHE EAPERoR's LATE AMNESTY.
According to public notice circulated through this city
in the French and German languages during several days
past convention Of socialists assembled last evening AZ
the Steuben House, in the Bowery.
The following is translation Of the call which was
posted on the doors Of the Steuben House,
To ALL MEN PRoGREss-A great socialist meeting viii
take place the I'D Of September next % celebrate the ami
Of the French republic of 1872 The meeting will take
place the steuben House. 29l and 293 Bowery
O'Clock r NJ precisely 1be principle OF equality admitting
presidency the meeting win have appoint Secretary
who viii down and have the direction Of the toass
LESEINE,
LESARTE,
HEINRICH
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-23


mings Of white wheat and ribbon embroidered in
buds, much admired also bonnet OF victoria
velvet shaded with blond and trimmed with rosetes of
marabout feathers. very pretty hat of rich blue vel
ve-ouside trimming blue and white marabout feathers
inside white jonqus and bandeau of blue veve-ooked
rich and fashionable, and was much admired.
We must not omit to mention very striking looking
hat Of amber coored velvet half covered with blond and
trimmed with amber marabout feathers, tipped with
white, inside trimming panses Of bright gold color
which was quite attraction, and which would be ex-
cecdingly becoming face s'dark and bright
children looking simple and beautiful that it i'm
possible TO pass them over and which we sorry
do no more than allude to.
In another establishment have seen some very
handsome hats few of which will endeavor to des
cribe One of black and cherry velvet judiciousy
ranged the bright being only relief 10 the
soubre groundwork Of the hat. Black and crimson
feathers both sides and fall of black lace the
white ruche completes very elegant and becoming hat.
Another hat which much admired made of white
terry velvet bound round the front and cape with green
velvet and crossed with bands Of the color and
terial. AT the side was arranged bunch of exquisite
tropical flowers wanting only their natural color TO be
PERFECTION for must not omit TO state that flowers and
leaves OF the verdant hue. In another estab
shmen hat OF the finest satin trimmed with white mara
bout feathers the favorte. The cape made of
white silk and the strings were Of broad white ribbon
The inside trimming white lilies and cactus blossoms.
DRESSES.
has been apparent the careless obscrves-and
we have failed record the fact for the benefit of our
readershat Fashion in conjunction with the other great
powers OF thc Woru mas rexeu her grasp on the scepre
which sft formerly welded so despoticay and, like the
Antocrat of all the Rsias eSacts longer blind and
slayish devotion She not only acknowledges the great
truth that variety is the spice of len but she allows
to act upon IT, and the result that individual taste
may be said to be the fashion for the coming season. The
only thing to be guarded against Is that this liberty does
not degenerate into license and that have not any
outre styles or unbecomng coors Dresses will be made
of very rich maeriassilks in all their varied STYLES
MORE antiques, Irish, English and French poplns plain
aud figured mernos, al wool dcanes and many nonde-
, 1859-12-02
Tie Execution OF Hroyyn.-Its Obscry.
Auce In WA*couxlu.

Friday, the second dar Of December, 1850.
will bc 1iio most important day that has dawned
upon .he American people since the Fourth Of
July. 1776. True, there arc those who will snecr
at this assertion just Us there we're those WHO
speercd as Tue bells were ruug when lndercnd-
ance Was declared. On Friday next the "aIo1n-
En- or Tns I1Es1nExrs," proposes to ring ano,h-
or bell for tue Liberty Of the colorcd race. It
may givc out solemn sound, but We must r.
ucinbsr TINT all great events have solemn
birth, and it was = sober, solemn hand that
rolled the stone away from the place where the
body Of the glorious Christ lay, and it takes a
sober hand to roll away the stone from the St.
rnlchre where four millions cf human beings lie
enton,bcd in liring gravel
We understand that movement is On foot to
hare meeting on Fridav next, ut the Chambe,
Of Commerce. to observe the hanging OF John
Brown The hour hns not been determined
upon, but it will probably take place ut three
ofclock.-KikrduEt< Er1 Democrat.
The martyrdom Of John Brown will b
celebrated in this city Us soon as they hang bin
The anniversary Of bis slaughter will ever aile
BE- celebrated By frecmen IS \ jubilee Of liberty
The best speakers in the State will be engaged
The fee will BE- observed without respect Il
rol.,ics or parties. Every man who hss sou
or sentiment will hare m opportunity 10 shos
it--Raein< Journal
, 1859-12-02
Bank FfnudA

Cnc1xxA11, Dec. 1,-Thursdav last, Officer
ReaneF arrested u man Oh the Ohio and Mssis-
sippi train, having counterfeit tens On the Canal
Bank, New Orleans. The officer obtained pos
session Of papers showing that = party Of
eleven men had left Cairo for New Orleans With
$1a5,o00. These counterfeits were to be circu-
lated in the South. Apar.y Of men Of the same
gang were arrested in St. Louis, but we're dis
charged.
On the e5th Third street bauk received g.
ooo on the Philadelphia Bank in exchange for
gold. The notes were forwarded to PhiIade1phis
and dispatch was received yesterday, saJing
they were counterfeit 5000 ofthe same notes
were found in another Third street bank yester-
, 1859-12-02

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-The members Of Con-
gress in Pennsylvania opposed to the present
Administration held caucus last evening 1t the
ST. Lawrence Hotel for the purpose Of adopting
measures to secure an early organization Of the
House Of Representatives.. Sixteen members
were present, all Of whom were from the various
districts in the State outside of the city. -Auch
surprisewas expressed At the absence Of the city
delegation. Some Of the u,embcrs from the in
terror desired the delegation to mite aud select
candidates for the Speakership, Printer and
Clerk, bu. q majority was opposed to any such
action, aud when the delegation met, Eesolu-
ton, ai,cr considerable discussion, vas adopted,
to invite all the members Of the House opposed
to the Administration to meet them in Washing
ton on Friday evening, for the purpose Of unit
ing upon candidates. for the various offices to be
xnted for on Monday.
, 1859-12-02

ST. Lor1s, Dec. 1.-The Overland Mail Of
the l1th passed Warsaw NO, 2ls miles west Of
St. Louis this evening. but there being no key
to the express Or mail bag ut that point, sum
mary Of The California news for The Associated
Pres. could not be obtained.
DR.. Forney, Superintendent Of Indian Affairs
Of that territory, has arrived with the remain
ing two survivors Of the Mountain Meadow
massacre, who serred as witnesses in the inres-
tigatiou Of that affair.
Further intelligence in reference to the dis
coveries in South East Missouri, confirm pre-
yious reports
, 1859-12-02

Treason on Foot in South Carolina
CoIrxprs, S. G., Nov. so.-The slowing RS
olutions we're offered in the House to-day
Resolved, That the state Of South Carolina is
ready to enter together with the other slaFe
holding states or such as desire to present &C.
tion fof tbs foundation Of southern confeder-
aey.
Resolved, That the Governor be requested to
forward this resolution to the va1ious southern
executives
Another resolution was offered asking official
information as to the condition Of the state AZ.
senals, arms, ammunition, number Of men en-
rolled in the state militia. The style Of their
tIm9. etc.
, 1859-12-02
39rrss Triih,1tte.
Oh IC O,


Yesterday afternoon train on the Ba1ti-
more and Ohio R. r., was boarded by the yir~
giuia Fencibles at Nartinsburg station, and
three Cincinnati merchants were taken thence
and imprisoned! The authority for this high
handed act seems to have proceeded from Gen.
'Taliaterro. The alleged offence was that ono
of the gentlemen Lad remarked, doubtless in
jest, that the next train from Wheeling would
bring passengers enough to tale tho State Of
Virginia. 4 lau,a apology, evidently indited
by tie officers Of the Baltimore and Ohio R. T.,
foruS Tie sequel te the Outrage.
, 1859-12-02

"'Tis strange, It's passing strange, get
no more strange than true"-that the Kerosene
Lamp suspended in the north window mt 1e6
Clark street will give more light than two cam
phene lamps or two gas burners, at one. half the
cost. This lamp is *s just out" something new,
and is designed for concert and billiard halls
saloons, hotels, churches, &c. Call and sec
them at the Lamp and Oh Emporium. dee.6t
, 1859-12-02

DR, II. F. Coon.-Ke call attention to this
genttenan's card in our advertising eoluuns-
While there arc diverse opinions Is to the mer-
its Of the system or theory under which..Dr. G.
practices, we beliese there are no two ~ to his
ski1l in the application Of his theory to the ills
that flesh is heir TO-"
, 1859-12-02
CHICAGO PRESS AND TRIBUNE,
FOR THE XEAR 1860.

Dsrussd to -a1scs. Comm srrs, Poii5fes, .SE-
rfe@ifsr<, -sTt. ses<~ef, aad Ltt<ras*r<'
II. WEEKLY PRESS AND TRIBUNE is large,
hfstclass Western Newspaper pubAhsd Every THraarAr
Mn4sl1s Ii dcd with valuable and entertaining mat
ter prepared expressly fur Weter feadess- lis Editorials
deaf vigorously with a]l the toi Of tie umeA AID It
boldly adgoc1tes those He7s0rs and principles deemed
calculated promote The general wel{are- In pEce
and sze Of ahee md feshness Of Intelligence.
variety and value ct lntormson. fnllness and aoeusaey
Of Commercial ater. and Ia whateyeK elss goes to akc
up Fs-class Sexspspez. VIC challenge comparison W1:h
any other journal East West-
POLITICAL ISSUES
We ars ents.4ng Upon YER that win Be memorable
IN the annals Of Aner7a polIties-the 5ear that Wilt
Witness We tut the election Of Republican President
ad tic rational triumph Of Republican prsneples The
keat s&ues To BE- submitted jury Of tho whoe people,
ae these: shAl Slavery be extended md The
Ftde,al Gorenm.nt9 Shall the pubic domain the Free
Tetoss Of the Nation be surrendered to tho hKhsirE
Intrusion OF ssre7 sha the Constitution ee construed
torecoguze and support Sare1J National institution?
ss. Slave Code for the Territories It enactee? Shall
the African ssva Trade be reopened2 In short khaH The
declines Of Calhoun, Judgr T1ueJ aad Buchanan super
eeGe principles Of Fee Government sn8ht BY JeeEzon
Madison and Cl2y? These questions win demand velt
Il the hands cf tbe american people.
And there important considerations to be decided
by the nsxs campaign. Among these A1e FIte HoEsaeads
{os the nndess Improvement OF ri,e1s aud uAzboa-
Railroad to The Pacific central route. Encouragement
Ct tho Manufacturing and Farming industry Of county
Reirenehent and Reform In the Fsdezl e1pensss;&
tozatlon In fact Of the spirit simplicity, aod policy, Of the
earlier and pureE days Of the Republic.
On ali these ouesIoas sud Issues the Fx1es THnr1x
viii occupy no neutral ground but viii e1es b fousd
an earnest champion the side that viii promote
Fxxxpox, p8oezx.4 AxD Psozrx1tIT.
, 1859-12-02

.HA splendid room for private select par
ties 10 rent BY G. Airasole, corner Of CLARK and
Madison streets.
q. MlaAsolz invites his friends aud scholars
to bis series Of select parties on every Tuesday
evening. de9-6t
, 1859-12-02
Political.

C1xc1SxArl, Dec 1.-The Democratic elec-
tons yesterday for Delegates to the District
Convention, resulted almost for the friends of
Douglas.
, 1859-12-02
THE CITY.

EXECUTION or JoHS BnowS We are request
ed to state that there will be meetings for pray
er and addresses on the present aspect Of the
aati~slavcry cause, especially in yiew of the re-
cent proceedings in Virginia, this friday
evening, ut II O'Clock, in the First Congresa-
tional Church (coruer ~ Washington and
Green ssrcets) and in the Plymouth Church
(corner Van Buren, and Edna Place.. "Re-
member them that are in bonds rs bound with
them"
AxornEn.-The German "Jeterson Clnb'
Will hold meeting at Kinzie Hall, North Di-
rision, this evening, to observe in an approp.i-
ME manner the death Of Join Brown. The
friends Of universal freedom, German and Eng
Lsh, are invited to attend,
, 1859-12-02

The war between the Gatcna and Chicago
Union, and the kcnosba and Rockford Railroad
Compunies hcs commenced. The Galena Com
pany have reduced their freight thrill consider
ably below that Of Tue kcnosha and Rockford.
Tbe following is the tatle of frcigLts;
, 1859-12-02

BAlr1xoRx, Dec. 1.-The arrest Of three per
sons At Nartinsburg on the baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, nus made on explicit information sent
to Gen. Taliahero BY Virginia detectives from
Grafton and other places west, Two of the three
were thus arraigned, and the third was arrested
for declaring that there would be men enough
on the next irain to take Virginia. Under these
peculiar circumstances the roads not respousa-
bic, and excepting in this case no car Of the
Company has been invaded.
, 1859-12-02

Slove Traders Acquitted.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. 1.-The Grand Jury
yesterday ignored the bill against Rogesta and
Aquira, charged with being engaged in the
sla1er Wanderer affair. It i understood that
the District Attorney will enter no4@ Pros
upon the other indictments against the same
parties,
, 1859-12-02

NEW YoRk, Dec. 1.-The Sa1enia for South
ampton and Bremen took out &7o0, 900 IN
specie.
Bos1oS, Dec. 1.-The R. u. S. s. Europa from
Liverpool via Halifax arrived 1t her dock II
$50 this 2. H. Her mails for the South 60 for
ward via New Haven in the morning.
, 1859-12-02

g See advertisement Of Cornell 4 Cos.
two thread noiseless premium, Spring Machine
and universal hemmer, No. l3a Lake street:
- 1,r
, 1859-12-02

Passenger fare renains as it is ut present,
but will be considerably reduced within few
days.
, 1859-12-02

Characterization Pres aud Tribune -
In your account Of the State street fire in
Wednesday mornings Issue, you say that the
surance Of $3o5 in the !" Peoria Insurance Co"
Will you permit me to s%ate that it was the new
"City Insurance Co" of Peoria that had the
loss, and not the old "PeoEia Marine md Fire
Insurance Co." The latter company had no in
surance whatever on the properly destroyed.
J. ACC. WH1GHr, Agent,
Peoria u. and F. ms. Co.