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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22
Our Trenton Correspondence.

lhENiON, Jdu. ~, looo
Who is 10 be United States Senator Camden and Aaboy?
Since the meeting Of the Legislature the question Of the
election Of United States Senator TO fill the vacancy
about to be occasohed by the expiration Of Mr. Wrighs
term has been considerably agitated here majority of
the democratic members In favor Of returning the
present incumbent but it is very doubtful whether sr
Wright rally sufficient strength to his election
and several democrats disposed to adopt prom
nent competitor in the American ranks in order defeat
the black republicans, who will probably put forward
Richard S. Field Esq, Of Princeton, Judge Dayton
their candidate.
Tho leading Americans Commodore Stockton and
Samuel j. Bayard Esq, OF Woodbury. If either Of these
gentlemen should be taken up by the democra atsas
of them probably win be-New Jersey may maintain for
several years to come her present conservative position
in the United States Senate.
The Commodore and Mr.. Bayard both gentlemen of
extensive culture and fine natural abilities, and would
fleet high honor upon their native State in Senatorial
capacity. MIR. Bayard with great ability, conducted
democratic paper IN city years ago; is ripe
political economist and has always been distinguished for
his clear and stesmanlke Of the nature and 70.
qurements OF our national institutions.
the black republicans cannot succeed in eleclng their
candidate, the game 10 ''stave or the choice OF Sen
tor until subsequent session Their efforts will not be
successful
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22

Up 10 this period the work this inpo-tau, tributary
TO the Erie canal has not been in such state OF forward
70 that secured the past the pg,h tho
Erie. The large and increasing amount at property
canal affords substantial why these atdiuoaal
faculties to navigation should be given.
fonrtf-The work necessary 10 obtain q like depth Of
SEQ 900 'sA ''N-''" '''''' ''''''''' o'-'
The canal the Erie with the Cayuga and Seneca
lakes, and by means OF the Crook lake aui Che.
muhs canas extends nav ygaton TO the Crooked lax ana
tne susquenanna river aiordag large aud important
sec;on M o. lne state direct communication with the
man chanhei, and thence TO tide water This improve
ment VIII enable boats of the enlarged size drawing the
same depth Of water those navigating the Erie canal 70
former Of these lakes forty miles in engtn and the
iatcr thirty seven miles, making, together with the
eDeth Of the canal anaygabe channel for enlarged
class OF boats OF ninety nine miles.
To po' the canals in the condition above indicated by
the opening OF navigation next spring is all that
reasonably hoped for in the present depressed ste the
finances and all that desirable for purposes Of navga
ion the ensuing year.
There but few boats used the canals Of such
pacty 10 require than six feet depth OF water,
and the attempt to add the additional foot before the banks
fully completed, and properly protected by the
cessay walls, would, it s TO be feared result in
deteLtions and disasters to navigation. The amount Of
work required to obtain feet depth would also be
difficult, IL not practically impossible Of accomplishment,
except through narrow channels on portions OF the
Das before tho opening OF navigation the ensuing spring
The of the present supply of water for the Mid
die division is quite limited, and in of dry
contemplated completed which cannot be done before
the spring Of 1860.
The navigation which six feet depth Of water will fur
nish will also be ample 10 enable the experiment Of the
Of steam the to be thoroughly tested, and IL
found practicable as do not doubt that it will, TO be
brought into With the successful application of this
motive power and the na completion Of the canals
by the spring Of ls60 and the adoption Of such
tariff will the carrying trade may hope that
our system of internal improvements will prove sufficient
y successful to retrieve itself from the weight of debt
and taxation with which it Is burdened and in tune
| lCfCnn
furnishing the cheapest and best channel of communica
tion for the immense constantly finding ts way
eastward 10 the seaboard.
BY the expenditure the estimated through the
Cayuga marshes this winter, continuous depth OF six
feet Of water between tide water and Lake Eric will be
obtained This he thinks is also sufficient for the present
end long time to The Engineer also believes that
it win aored sufficient quantity of water for steam pro-
peers and the largest class of canal boats that
through the enlarged locks.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22
Brooklyn CITY News.

CoRoSERs' 'ISvEsTGATIoys-Coroner Horton held an in
quest yesterday upon the body of William Donohue who
was Knocked down and injured by young named
Patrick Ryan, the Of Butler and Bond
on Monday evening last. Donohue, it appears drunk
and was followed by a number of young men, who an
poyed him. He struck at Ryan, ii appears, who knocked
him down twice. The second time be unable to rise
He was conveyed home cart, where he died
Several Witnesses examined and the jury rendered
verdict that Dopohue to his death by extravass
uon Of blood the BRAIN caused by blow blows dealt
by Patrick Ryan. The deceased leaves wife and two
children. The accused is still at large.
An inquest also held upon the body of Hannah Kel-
Iy aged about four years, who died in consequence
burns sustained by her clothes taxing fire from the
This makes the sixth death by burns during the past
weeks.
The Coroner will commence investigation to-day into
the causes Of the death of Jane Dawson, who d In
sequence of burns sustained She accused her husband
with having set fire to her clothes while asleep.
BEooKLyE CRY CouRT-REcoRD OF CASES DlrcsEp OF IN
1S5S.In the Brooklyn City Court over which Hon. L. D.
Culver presdes Judge, the following amount of busi-
nace tal I,,r,p tl,axr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22

The criminal business of this court during tho year
confined 10 the month Of January, when ten indictments
were found, eighteen persons tried, seventeen
fenced and one nned
The most interesting fact is in relation TO the working
the new jury law which went into operation the lst OF
September last During that month, October, November
and December the number Of Jurors who served was $50
number excused, l04; number fined, 14i. These fines
amount TO the very large of $27 400 showing that
a considerable revenue is derived from this source.
FiM.-A nrc broke out in the upper story of No. 15O
Concord street Thursday night and the flames extend
ed along the corce to Nos 1872 1i6 and 14s doing dam
age to the amount Of $500 before it could be extiu
gushed. The premises occupied by Messrs Joseph
Buck, James 0Brien, John Dawson, Abraham Dermott,
William Pitcher. Mrs. Brady, Felix Monald aud John
Mahony The furniture Of the occupants was damaged o
the extent of about 500 each. The houses owned by
Thomas Clark
The jewery store of Edward Durando, No 5si Fulton
street, damaged 10 the extent Of about $50 by fire
the same night caused by leakage Y the gas pipe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.


ALBANY, Jan. 10, 1859.
The Harlem Railroad double track bill was reported
upon favoraby.
mlS rsrROIWCED.
By Mr.. DTEy (rep ITO increase the powers and duties
of public administrators.
BY Mr. SMITH (demD-To authorize the construction of
a railroad in Seventh and other streets in New
York.
To increase the salaries Of the keepers and matrons
State prisons.
TOIldNG RAILROADS.
Mr.. LAIiS, (rep) introduced a resolution calling upon
the Attorney General for information respecting the CON-
stitutioDaify Of tollng railroads. Adopted.
MIR. Hasteads resolutions against increased rates of
postage were also adopted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22
Assembly,.

ALBANY, Jan. q, 1859.
REroErED.
10 print the calendars Of Kings county Fayoraby
10 amend the New York Firemens act Favorably.
To incorporate the Brooklyn Mercantile Library Asso-
ciaton Favorably.
CIRCUMSTANCES
Mr. ToMINsoY (dem,) presented a remonstrance from
tho Judges Of the Supreme Court Superior Court Court
of Common Pleas against the repeal of the law allowing
parties to be witnesses He called the attention of the
House TO the fact that every Judge but oue together with
the prominent lawyers, unite in the memorial. They
gard the proposed repeal ctrograde movement cal
cuated 10 excite alarm amongst those eminent
jurisprudence in the State The memorial ordered
be printed
Bills INTRODUCED.
BY Mr. GROVER to compel all country banks TO redeem
their issue at par In New York.
by Mr. rhnRY lrep) to impose tolls on railroads CON-
BY Mr. BATCIKLDER, (rep) of Saratoga to construct
railroad on Seventh and other streets In New
York motion TO refer this bill to special committee
was lost.
rrHs or OFFICE
Mr., opdyke's resolution, calling for information TO
the emoluments Of the offices Of sheriff and County Clerk
OF New York, came up.
Mr.. Chancr's amendment, make the resolution gene
ra WINS lost.
Mr.. JRnEMn dem )moved to include the Health Officer
nm Mr., CHAMBER (dem) moved also to include the Port
Wardcns and Police Commissioners.
Mr.. ScHoI1f1EID (rep) moved the previous question
which was ordered and the original resolution adopted BY
ayes ~, nays 20. -
The Commissioners OF Record OF New York reported
ther expenses for the past year at $601 ,7sS
MT REILLY gave notice of bill 10 regulate the rates of
wharfage
Mr. toSKING moved TO reconsider the vote adopting the
t.souon OF inquiry as TO the OF fees collected
tne Sheriff and County Clerk OF New York and to y that
resolution upon the table Lost, by 20 to so.
Mr. CbANLER then obtained floor and made a strong
ana eloquent appeal against tho resolution and urged he
House TO reconsider It's action He declared that This
Woud DC regarded as the iuatory step towards ogisa
w" snilar 70 that Of 1857. 1t directed only against
vemocrac ofce holders elected by the people While ths
o"s AZ 'he same tmc refused TO extend tho inquiry 20
republican Office holders
MI SPRINGER Vep) aso spoke agans, tho resolution
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22

IBn YELLED MuRDEREss.--A person who visited
Sing Sing last week writes that Mrs Henrietta Robinson
tho "vccd murdercss" anectsas much mystery ever,
aud there those who s believe her at least partially
insane She pretends 10 understand the black art and
exercise spells and charms her enemies. Sometimes
she makes herself visible to vsters and at others srks
out Of sight IN Of her CELL For tho last year she
has been permitted 10 keep her Groom account OF the
ety annoyanccs she accustomed TO nhct her fol
low convcts whenever set TO work. Tho question
her education and ngna accomplishments Is still unde
cded at the prison. bat u In certain that she speaks Eng
sh with jlucncy, and writes n very credabe letter. She
s not select in her OF language all times and
sonaly nduges, beor her keepers, IN blngsgate and
low profanity. In short, she Is nethor profitable
welcome inmate a the Sing Sing institution - Fey Tins
ian, ~.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22
indignation Of N Lady I'm Havana,
TO TEE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

HAVANA jan II, 1859.
VIII yeu permit Cuban lady, who for being so has no
less right to express her feelings political subjects
although here it is deniss 10 everybodyo gvo express.
sion, by means of Your Journal to the Indignation felt on
seeing in the Diario de Ia Marina Of this city that tho
ladies OF Havana OF Matanzas and of Santiago do Cuba
pad the Queen praying her not to sell tho sand
10 the United states?
AS fn as the ladies' Of Havana concerned
you that 1t false that they signed any representation
bocause--although 1t ia true that woman nearly
ncced wit1 the Captain General concha caused repre-
eontaton be written and circuled among the ladies
would sign IT, with tho exception af few Spanish
ladies' and others connected with tho authorities hy near
ties of relationship others OF less decent Character
hope You will ask for the publication Of the names OF
the ladies' here who have signed the said representation
pray to demand their publication, and see they
dare do IT, 1hey will never dare for thcy know well tnat
the Cuban adesthe creolesdespise a nate in the most
profound depth Of their sous government which reduces
their husbands brothers fathers and sons To the con,on
Of beasts Of burden and which brings nothing but yenaty
and corruption 10 country which, in every sense de-
serves better fate.
Pardon, sir, the warmth with which express myself,
as boon TO the importance Of the subject and believe
"c your attenuve admirer. EMILIA.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22
History OF Spanish Sales or Territory.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

HAVANA, Jan. II, 1859
The publication OF the message Of the President Of your
blessed republic produced here an extraordinary Of
feet We crcocs fully satisfied and in good humor
JOY shines on every face and hope although stil con,
cealed in the SOUL is apparent to the eye On the contra
ry the spanards in CONSERVATION and the Governor
not knowing how TO neutrnlzc still less, how to con'
ceal these Effects has to the old and well known
farce Of addresses Immediately he sent for The puppet
Condo oReiIly who is always ready to play the noeV
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22
Neyol Intelligence.

Commodore William J. htcCluncy sailed yesterday in
the steamship Moses Taylor for Aspnwa and his arr-
val will hoist his Gag board Of the steam ftgac Roa-
nokc, Flag Officer of the West India .and Home slua
dron.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22

Court Caiendnr--Chis Day.
CALENDAR roR SArpRpAy,--Motious and decisions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22

He denied the charge that :. was party measure ont
oeove took the shape OF special legislation. No great
principle wes involved in the inquiry, which vas directed
only against ndviduals. lie believed would be q dan
gerons weapon IN the hands OF the democrats in New
YORK cry against the republicans and for that reson he
opposed il.
the table then carried by 81 &c. carrying
whole subject TO the table and temporarily defeating tho
original resolution
UNCLAIMED DEPOSITS IN SAVINGS BANKS.
Nj OPDSKE then called up the resolution creating q
special committee u inquire into the affairs Of savings
banks, with regard 10 unclaimed deposits.
long and interesting debate ensued upon this.
Mr. CHANfER spoke against the resolution, which he
branded as an assault on mOneyed corporations
ihe sITAKER took The 1oor and urged the passage Of
The resolution The object 10 Obtain the Of these
depcsts or the completion OF the public works. &c VAS
surprised TO Ind the gentleman from New York opposing
such proposition when that city wed all her inuen
ana prosperity 10 the canals In the of hss
marks he commented severely the charges made
terday by Mr Chaner that the House under the in
foenco OF the lobby he always suspected those who
were SO ready TO suspect others. When he found
Der sys nnpugnng the motives Of his associates he
always believed that he himself must be open TO such
seS.
MI suolEFIElp (rep) also replied TO Mr.. Chanler in
Similar strain.
Mr. cnAsLER rejoined that he had made no charges
against the members. He had stated that they were
under tpe influence OF the lobby but that the charge
Of the Governor In the Executive message not his own
The Governor had thought it necessary declare that
would veto all the acts passed by his Friends the major
ty through the influence Of the lobby.
Mr.. ToMiISsoN (dem. made long argument against
the spirit Of the resolution He denounced any attempt
TO seize upon the moneys in the hands of the banks and de-
MED the right Of the State to use such money.
Mr.. icRYEA ep) said that resolution had been adopt
ed calling this very information from the banks. The
replies had not yet been received. He in favor
waiting until the could be given voluntarily
fore creating the committee.
Pending warm discussion upon the subject, the House
Adjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22

The estimated cost of the work now remaining 10 be
done complete the enrgemeut of the Erie the Oswego
and the Cayuga and Seneca canals, and complete
Black River and Genesee Valley canals and the enlarge
ment OF the locks upon tue Champiain canal together
With the amount of the ID per retained from existing
contracts by virtue Of chapter 329 1884, will
be found in the following table,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22

On the 24th oi March last submitted to the Legisla
ture ID answer to resolution from the Assembly, an es
innate oil the aonn of money necessary complete the
unfinished canals, from Jan. l. 1858
This estimate amounted 10 the sum OF 81 .777 a.
exclusive Of the required to complete the exten
sion Of the Genesee Valley Canal authorized by chapter
247 laws OF 1867, then estimated at SsS 1888 TO- In
Guiding this sum, We have for the total amount to CON-
pete the canals from Jan 1, 1858. S. O44 ITO II
Deduct from this sum the Is per retained s35691 II
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-05-05
KRoKUK. NAV 8. 1859,

hEokUK, May 5, 1859.
MzssRs. EDrroRs GATE CIrY Can you in
form the public through your paper anything
about the arrangements Of tho arrival and
departure Of the St. Louis psckets2 IL the
time Of departure ! q. m, ! p. m. or 5 p. m.2
Or are they like road wagon-go and come
whom they can--as the mud is deep or shall
low? AZ many Of the readers Of your valu-
able paper are much interested in this ar
rsngemsnt, will you "post themt"
OSx or THIN
We cannot much enlighten our friend
The frequent changes are certainly very en-
bsrrassing, but We beiievs, although the
Packet Go. give themselves till about nine
O'Clock in the evening, they intend to get up
here any time after about one O'Clock that
the stage Of water viii permit.-[Eps. GATE
CrY.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-05-05

KuCE1a1oCK1a.-We are indebted 10 tho
publishers Cor copy Of the May number Of
tho Kaiskubooksr Aagasins. It il late, but
not enough behind time TO chill the warm and
hearty welcome with which We have been 40
customed to greet this clever and genial mag
a1ine for many years past.
Trusting that we may henoeforth receive
1t . little earlier, We publish the prospectus
and commend it TO our readers.
EDIToRs GATE CIrr- Gents: II occurs 70
some Of the taxpayers a. remarkable that
the City Fathers should levy $50, 900 tax for
1859, TO be expended in extending the rail-
road into the city. Will you do the public
the favor to to throw little light on the sub
ject, and oblige TAX PAYER.
We believe that final official action with
reference to the matter WILSON be prepared,
when the plans and purposes will oil appear,
and be ratified or rejected. At present We
think the financial policy for the year il not
definitely determined. At any rate, we can
hardly think the Council will adopt any poll
cy which viii prove burdensome to tax.pay-
ers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-05-05

$500 Reward.
WE viii give the above reward for the detec-
w tion of the thief or thieves who broke open
our Bank on Sunday night, May LIST, and return
Of the property stolen, or will give liberal re-
ward for either the property or the detection Of the
robbers. The property taken was as follows:
About $500 Of our drafts on Cummins, Seaman
Co. N. Y, Is, % and 81 and lot of the same pa
per unsigned about $3.50 certificates Of deposit IL
and Is, signed by us; one note Of $640 given by
Meek Sloddard; one do. Of $500 by w alter Whit
ten one do. Of 4l0s by Daniel Kelly one draft on
Ford, Gorham 4 Ford for 5000, bearing credit Of
$l0o; one draft drawn by Wells, Fargo Go. for
500, payable to Geo. Newman; one certificate Of
deposit on State Bank, at kookuk, amt $25, paya-
bic to the order Of J. F. Goodman together with
quantity Of other notes aud p'p picKrY SON.
HarmIhg.on. May 2, 1S5o-my3d5,w2t
OUR Bank having been robbed on Sunday nj ght,
~ May LIST, this 10 70 notify the public that pay
ment has been stopped upon all drafts and paper
signed BY Us, - well ~ upon all drafts and paper
payable to us. J. DICkEY SON.
Harrington. Iowa, May 2, ls5e-myaalw
q nnn COCOA NUTs--Frrsh and ne y. ust re-
A,UUU ceived from New Orleans direct and for
sale by KELLOGG BIkGE,
aprsd So Main-st.
81 BAS. new layer kaisins,
81 rs bxs !" NJ. X. do
just received and for sale by
KELL oGa i BIRGE.
ap9d 80 MAin-st.
3()0 DRUMS choice new d Fias for !, sal: nar BY
apo 30 Main-st.
- =" s KF1ioaa Sa !. r s. 20
apo SO Main-st.
fIsHkEE hundred 1 bxs. Sardines,
For sal. is' low BY KELLOGG i B1naE,
app IS Main-st.
k'lFTi boxes Lemons, in prime order, for sale
by KELLOGG 4 BfhdE,
app Is Main-st.
fIsWENTi- FIVE THOUSAND CIGARS, from
i - SO TO $50 per 1000, tor sale by
apo KELLOGG BIRGE.
4 ALIVEs and CAPEKS-Frssh and new for sale
N/by KELLOGG 4 BIkGE,
app SO MAin-st.
(SUkkANTS--2 casks new, just received and for
~ sale KELLOGG BIkdE,
apo % MAiD-st.
FI,WENTY bbls. new White Fish for sale by
i app KELLOGG 4 BIRaE.
f1sWO hundred SugAr-cured HAMS for sale by
i apo KELLOGG h BIRGE.
INIFTi bxs. German Soap for sale
u KELLOGG i BIK0E,
April Cd No. SO MAin-st.
LsRESH GROUND BUChWHEAT FLOUR.
J. feb32d C0LLIERS 4 R0BKk 16ON.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-05-05

GTHawthorne, tho American author, and
his wife are detained in Rome by the illness
Of their daughter. Una, girl some fifteen
years Of ago, who il in the last stage Of CON-
sumption, resulting from the chilling damps
Of An Italian evening under the blue sky Of
hat boasted CLINE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-05-05
Arrivals az the Billings House.

MAT 10 r. n.
James Miller, Des Moines; C Larned and lady,
Tecumseh, Mich Peter Walter, Pom; Miss A
Willard, Ohio; Church, Ind; James Downing.
Pela, Iowa; Mrs Clegg, Ksosauqua; Miss Miller,
Dies. Moines; G Ward; Iowa; L D. Phinny, Abba,
Iowa; g Bruce, New York; Bartlett, Hamilton
Iowa; Cook, Miss Little, st Louis; Dan i Long
Ohio; Geo Kensott, Pittssurg, Pa; s NJ MeHibben,
Butler. Musca tine; Berens jr, Amsterdam; no
Morris, Hannibal; II Marshall r A Hendrick, J
d Brewster, Dow, Davenport; J ii Aldrch aud
lady, Montrose; II Strong Muscatins;A NJ White
and band, Davenport; II Morrow, steamer Ben
canpbsll; II Altman, Muscatine; S s Robbins, A
N Rodgers, Oskaieosa; S MeKenny, U S Mail;
Il Williams, New York, Mrs Bruce, ST Louis;
Cutler, Ohio; c b White, Ind; Miss Hclt, Miss
Cutler, Cincinnati.