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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-03
AMENDING HEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
~ n. Editor Of The N. Y. Tribune.

~ n. Editor V ThsH L. TribUne.
SIR: was very glad TO notice in your columns an
article respecting the proposed amendment OF oar sys-
TEN of weights and measures. No one will doubt the
desirabeness of change, but the spirit OF custom and
conservatism is very strong and in making an atera
ton, TO secure the public favor il will be necessary to
make as little change in everyday customs as possible
Mr. George NJ. Dexter read paper at the Scientific
Convention at Montreal q think this subject, and
feel assured if sucien; publicity be given to the
method he advocated that it will find many friends.
He proposed 10 assume the standard the Inch, be-
ing division of the standard bras rod called Yard
and to deduce all weights and measures from that
inch. The present "Foot" would be retained, but
divided into 10 parts instead of -. Long measure
would be:
10 dots...........I line 3 feet..........l yard
10 inch 5000 fee..........l mile
10 inches. ......-..-l foot
SQUARE MEASURE.
100 So inches. 81. foot 90. feet. i 50. yard
40,UCO square teet-.-.-.l square acre.
CUBIC MEASURE.
900 cubic in cubic foot 40 cubic feet tun, timber
q cubic #. cubic yard 40 cubic feet tun, shipg
The Foot and the Yard being lef, at their present
length the multitude would no, be affected in their
daily purchases.
Eqter at $50 Fahrenheit lo' Rsaumcr.
STANDARD MEASURE.
100 er.ains.......l drachm 400 pounds. tun
100 draohms. II ounce l tun 40 cubic #. water
100 ounces...-..l pound 10 pounds Il cubic foot
IlQUID MEASURE
leo grains. .....l draohm 50 gallons. barrel
100 drachms.. IL ounce 100 gallons. II hid.
100 ounces ...-..l gallon pound .....-..l gallon
DRY MEASURE.
IOo grains. drachm 10 pounds Il bushel
100 drachns. ounce 600 ounces .-.- Il bushel
100 ounces .....l gallon 900 cubic inchesl bushel
10 gallons Il bushel l cubic foot bushel
1t is claimed by Mr. Dexter that we have in these
tables by merely subdydng the foot into 10 subdyi-
sions instead of H. uniform system Of weights and
measures, having known familiar standard for verh-
cation, capable Of all the Subdivisions and multiplica-
tons necessary for prac ca scientific uses expressed
decimsly and without altering essentially the terms or
the value a either as now known.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-03
ACADEMY or MvSIC.
MISS PATTI IN soSNAxBULA.

The love-interpreter Of music BeIlini, would have
been delighted to witness such crowd process
on Thursday night at the Academy exultant with sd-
ration for his strains and their interprete Mis- Al
cline Patti made her first appearance as the seoas
Amiua before thousands, packed from pr TO galley.
or. as they cay daintly now. from Parterre to ana
phitheaier Nothing daunted by sach an array q
fashion, beasty and criticism the New-York sougsrcs
came forward in all the simplicity of q rural maiden.
not too fine in port or dress. All the previous COED
wills and admiratons she had established BY her reed
g of Lucia were fortified by the Interpretation Of the
more difficult part of Amina. The audacity with "nsa
she attacked the moss involved and rapid consers
of notes which the composer has so happily wrought
TO express the gush Of the madens happiness, before
trouble sets in astonished and delighted Der hearers
The applause was overwhelming. The tenor. bns-
noh, satisfied his many admirers by bis rendering %
tie duos in the first act, the second Of which, o. the
way, is generally omitted, owing to It's horid nvosn-
tons Dir. Amodio, as the Couns, showed voice I'M
proved in quality, which was recognized by the
audience.
Those who remember Mr.. Wood LADY Lennsxl
in the bedroom scene Of The Somnambuhst, have
seen the superior Of Madame Mslibran in the sane
situation. Such passionate heavenforsaken food o.
disappointed love and hopeless grief was never beard
before on the lyrical stage. All Amnss, after Mrs.
Woods in this scene deficient moro or LEES. Miss
Adeline Patti, though she sang the music deoioody.
failed in wOmany breadth and largeness of grief CON-
uected with that physical action necessary to the ei-
max of the scene AT the strso, or toward the close
of the 6nal movement of this scene, Mrs. Wood, a
Amins, had an amour. of action which makes al
subsequent prma donnas tame. We cannot oompl-
ment Miss Adeline in her hsirionc rendering OF tha
great point.
The tenor air by Bngnol in the next was i'm
mensey appauded and encored.
OF the final Andante and Csbalesta, by Miss Ado
line Patti, suffice to say, mat it surpassed all her pre-
yous efforts II was graceful and tender, and at the
close dazzling. She is a veritable prima donna. Tue
applause was supremely loud and long.
Europe must look sharp for the preservation ID her
vocal laurels.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-03
A TIAlID AND FFICIENI'-ADAINIS-
TRATYON.

Mr.. Kendall, editor of The Ner-Orledss P'eayHSe,
writes as follows from Texas respecting recent events;
"On hastily looking over the docket of difficulties
which at this time besets the Government the list looks
formidable enough. Gen. jackson would clear the
docket by New-iear's were he now alive and Presi-
dent; but we cannot hope for anything OF the kind
from the present tmd and inefficient powers at Wash
ingtOn. We need have no fear that the authorities
Will not master the minor and unimportant cases We
have positive evidence that OF Walkers hlhousters
cannot 20 u fishing without being pouneed upon by
posse OF Government agents, while the bakers dozen
of crazy coots Harpers Ferry have seen set upon
by force sufficient TO keep of foreign invasion by
ffst-rate Power. But meanwhile Cortnas rides rough
slod through the streets of Brownsville, defyng the
laws and authorities; the Indians numbering and
stealing upon the frontiers and Brigham Young IS "a
good rs openly defyng judges, courts and Jues, and
Laughing the Government in the face while massacre
inc lis citizens and hardly hand Is lifted to crush
these CRYING evils. Such mbecihty is extremely try
ipg 10 the pride of all Americans, and Is growing every
day more and more offensive.
. What great difference is there between the out
lawry of Opossum Brown, or whatever his name Is,
and that of Juan Nepumeceno Cortnas None, save
that the latter Is the sensible man oil the two,
wields more force and has more influence. Win some
two or three hundred men he enters town shoots down
some Of the peaceful inhabitants raises iag breaks
open the ia releases the prscners and performs other
reasonable acts al having certain magnitude and
the Secretary Of War tardy sends "a order foT two
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-03

The irreguarty of measures in the different States.
the constant misappIcston of ale and wine Measures
and the trouble Of fractional calculations otheT thsn
de FINALS, make il desirable that simple, INFORM
standard should be adopted as early as possible.
do no. know that Mr.. Dexter's Is the beat method
that proposed but this great Improvement on the
present measures and hope if the subject brought
before Congress that this method may have due exam
instion. W. W.
Nee Yo-k Nov 7s 1859.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-03

EXCITEMENT n TALBOT CoUSTr.-On Sunday last
an inoendiary letter was picked up ID st. McAaels,
which purpOrs to give the outlines Of an extended m
surrectionary movement in Maryland and yiEsna. l,
states the very improbable fact that over II O men
are engaged in the crusade who instantly reeog-
uize each other by look in the eyes whenever they
meet The plot cotempates the capture OF the City Of
Baltimore by the aid of 40 coo men from the North,
the time to Be fixed by State Convention OF the cru.
sades to be held in this city. The name aud date OF
Toe letter were both torn of This ridiculous document
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-03

crested great exGsement AMONG tss geo 1890 =,
Talbot Patrols were Immediately io,nea - NC =
on Sunday night public meeting Of the s.,',sss =
the county took place in the Coars-hoase ns"sos
yesterday afternoon 10 take into eonsdersison ~ "a
sting state Of affairs but have nst learned NC
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

G,J N NON IF. T.. LAWRENCE 4 Co, COMMISSION
clU.VUV merchants II Pine street basement Rank Of
Com make advances on description " vaua
bic personal properly Office and business strictly private
once hours . W L.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20
DENTIwTRY.

A RTIFTCIAL TEETH-oNJY ETGHT DOLLARS FOR
N beautiful sets pure silver with gums SI0: electro
plated with pure gold on gold platins and rubber base with
continuous gums $50, warranted equal any work I'M New
York atany price, Single teeth 81 Teeth cd and EXTRACTED
without the least palm 80 cens by Dr. LUTIER DENTIST
corner Tenth street and Sixth avenue ' ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

7 AIDES AND GENTLENENs CAST OFF CIOTurNc
IL furniture and carpets waned-Not humbuggng the com
munity by offering fifty than any other deaIar
advertised by others This advertiser offers 10 pay fsr
value, be expected Of man peasa
call address HARRIS, 1876 seventh avenue bel
Twentieth and Twenty first Streets where you viii receive
the value Of your goods In SPECIE Ladies attended 10 by Ms
Harris required '
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

QJOUsE AND LOT FOR SALE, AT sACRIFICE-
grocery store street. minutes walk from the
ferry In Brooklyn Will pay IA per cent on the amount In
vested. Iris n chance that seldom offers Good title and
terms easy. THOS HUNT, at Jacobs, 100 Chatham st.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20


fyHEAPEST AND BEST
" LADIES' AMERICAN MAGAZINE,
FOR FEBRUARY
For sale at the principal new. and book stores this city
HENRY WHITE, Publisher,
No. Beekmau street, N. Y.
DATENT OFFICE REPORTS-A COMPLETE SET FROM
Il 1872 with claims, 81 volumes, e60 Catalogue Of Patents
10 cents; Blue Book 3x cents Any government books
ped Pacific Railroad &c. Address Alfred Hunter Wash
fngton, ID. @.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

I,OR sALE-THE FOUR STORY STONE FRONT HIGH
soop bouse 40 West Twenty fourth street between Fifth
all the modern conveniences and in perfect order Price
81, 500 Apply the premises at 70 Pine street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

q = OO0 WORTH OF CAST OFF CrOTrNg WANT
pCOUU edn lots Of any size, large small frors one
single garment upwards Fifty cent than can be
obtained esewherefwi be realized BY applying 70 JAMRs
MORoNEY, 4i Pearl street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20
BILLIARDS.

r DECKERs PARLoR BILLIARD TABLEs-sIx DIFF
IL. ferent sizes Prices from $50 800 L. Decker's
patent elastic cushions patented Nov. o. 1858 now wen
known be the best In the world Go and Abbou's
Rooms and tables, 6l Broadway vanderhoofs corner ~
Court and Butler streets Brooklyn Langley 56 broadway
These have twenty sly Of L. Decker model bles 90
and satisfy yourseves The parlor table, superb
quality warranted 10 be the best and the the lowest
for sale only by L. DECKER 30 Ann street, N. "
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

pHELANs IMPROVED BILLIARD TABLES AND
COMBINATION CUsHIoNs.
PATENTED FEB 10, 1885; OCT r. 1855; DEC. g. 1857 .
JAN. Il, 1855; NOV. 49, 1885,
These tables well 70 be the best In khe world
sale only the nanufactory 81 and 50 Ann street.
Ut PHELlNs, 1856 and 1888 Broadway, NY
ITO HTRE.-TwO BILLIARD TABLES OF THE UsUA AL
size excellent order; would be let low a good man.
Broadway, basement
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20
THE LECTURE SEASON,

THE LECTURE SEASON.
A LECTURE ON ROBERT BURNS,
"a THE SCOTTISH POET,
o Pc s Y Setn s sHns Club Of The city Of New
Monday evening jan "a 1852 Doors open at Lecture
70 commence at O'Clock precisely.
Tickets W cents each two tickets admitting gentleman and
Tickets be had of members the club and at the prin
cpal hotels and music stores n New York Brooklyn aud
MR.. AND MRS. q. vANDENHOFF'S SECOND READ
l ing tonight ut Hope Chapel will embrace the principal
scenes from Macbeth and humorous sketch from Ncho
las Nckleby" Tickets so cents Commence at O'Clock.
DUBLIC NOT1CE.-THE UNDERSIGNED RESPECT
fully announces 10 his fellow citizens that he will shortly
commence series OF public oraons and dlscourses upon
Europe, Apcent America Eloquence Fine Arts &c also
oratorcal Illustrations of the works of Shakespeare beginning
with Hamlet The first discourse will be upon THE French
Empire ard It's Metropolis and the audacious insult upon the
and character of Washington BY French Imperial
government at Paris. 4th of july 1855" On the 22i Of
February next will be pronounced in this city d. W the I'm
of Washington and the American Revouton the entire
receipts from which will be given by the undersigned his
humble yet patriotic, Offering 70 the Ladies' Mount Vernon
Fund.
Imperial Count Palatine. knight, &c.)
Author of 1.-THE Original History Of Ancient
(Europe-Acadenifcal and royal honors)
The First Public Grafton the Genius Of Shakespeare"
,,o tEngand.yubilIe s Medal Of Honorl
(America-Gold Medal Of Honor)
The First Public Grafton in Europe upon Washington &cn
Hrance-4Od medal for Courageous Patriotism" from
ricans and English at Paris, July 1850
N. B-Committees DESTROYS Of negosng for disoourses
will please address the Count Joannes No. Carroll place.
Blocker street. N. Y.
DEv. J. B. wAKELEY WILL DELIVER A LECTURE
IL entitled Sons Of Thunder" at the Second r.
o'clock Tickets Of admission 70 cents Proceeds The
Sabbath School.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20
FOR SALE

RARE CHANCELLOR SALE, THE LEASE, STOCK
n and fixtures Of that well known and long established
the corner Sixth streets (fo 1874 Grand street,
Williamsburg doing large and profitable cash busnes
INQUIRE the premises.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20


WkPORATION NoTTCE.-THE COMMITTEE ON AS
easements o. the Board Of Aldermen will meet Monday,
me h instant Rthree O'Clock In the ONCE Of the Bureau ~
~ 'hamber street All parties having any bust
ness before tald conmiilee requested be present
THOMAS STEPHENS, \ Committee
w. W. GENET on
GEORGE STARR, )Asssssmens
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

A RARE CHANCE-oNE OF, THE BEST WHOLESALE
a retail liquor stores Of the leading avenues kept
by The present owner years. will be sold al bar
gam with or without stock Inquire the premises
Of Twenty. eighth street and Second
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

TTcUsE FOR SALE IN THE FOURTH WARD. NEAR
III Caharine feryThe two story and attic brick
house and 25xl0 good order fine large yard and
brick building the rear II Oliver street. Apply the pre-
Terms, cash and remainder mortgage de-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

GOOD INvESTMENTs.-A THREE STORY CORNER
VI brick house Houston street. near Broadway; two
Elm street, brick house on Grand
street, residence in Prince street. also number OF lots
Central Park for sale exchange Apply TO A. SEX
GEANT. J6 Wall street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

TJANTED-A NURSE AND SEAMSIRESS COOK
w chambermaid and waitress in first private ami.
~ who will pay good wages either coored white Call
llth st. betw Broadway and University place.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-03-11
Observation-Disclosures.

Make-boioyc is one of the innocontiy in
tended ruses of childhood, but one that often
leads to wllful deception and ialsehood.--
However it may be with the world, the young
should practice no disguiscs-not even IN
sport. for that which answers double or
cquivocal purposes in sport. may very likely
suggest a rule of action for real contingencies.
OF all traits. in the young or old, truth and
.rankness are the most admirable. They win
1ur confidence and command our respect
We know lust where TO find their votaries.
the kingdom of Heaven could only have
iecn likoncd to children. because in them is
he least make-beliote. Their simplicity,
nth trust and sincerity, are ftly made a type
f that pure state where there is no shadow
lor guile. Let the young believe, and not
iake believe. Let them do. and not pretend
D do. If all the make-believe were stripped
#. what a hateful mass Of deception and hy-
ociisy would stand exposed. Much that
Gems round and full. would be but hollow
keleton-much that shines as solid gold
,ould be but drossy guilt-much that seems
innocent and fair would be out uglincss and
rimo. Make-bclieyc fills a wide space in the
orld. Now and then an innocent deception,
ut far oftcuor a wilful chcat--a promoditated
aud. Children. beware of mako-beliovo -
be habit You put on playfully now may cling
You closer than the tabled poisoned shirt,
nd torment you when you become poworless
, shake it of.-M y. Ledger
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-03-11
purtru


could not think what gave her that fine beauty,
Until saw her dead for IN her face
mere was nQ line sculptor would have priEcd
Aud yet mehought all heaven was In that face
could not look INTO it and retain
single hold Of earth and when l gazcd
Within her eyes they drank ont all my soul,
Aud len me as a statue. with the CLEAN
or alteration IN It's stony front
But when saw her dead upon her bier
! tum'd with bathing and could have rush'd
Down ron this upper earth into my grave
To De where she was not fll-ayo- thing
~ Whai dream I've had that She was fair
Either II was dream. or that stretched form
Held nothing Of thc beauty adored
mat iotm was nll one settled ashy hue;
No color came and went, no wrcaihing thought
proved o'cr is pale, pinchdlips / stole one look
into IT'S staring eyes they knew not me.
nor spoke one thoughi-those ewes that had so Of
Embodied all my soul within their lids
touchd Us cold check--God my blood shrank back
ana Noppd IFS pulses like frozen brook.
There was no trace Of that fine something there
That flowed in all the motions Of her being
II that still form was hers it was not her.
fnr through her frame there ran wondfous speech
Zen when she spoke no word External things
Leapt eagerly into her ccntring breast.
Aud came again, all dripping with the dew
or her new thought And when she spoke 1t scem'd
The utterance " a company Of minds.
That, even in condemnation, gives support
10 that which is condcmnd Most crring souls
When they approached her could not hold their sins
Bat child-liko, babbd them out, and came away
Ennnhlce and amazed 90 find what good
Sprang up when she took OF their loads of sin.
Yet had she mn great Gin that one could seei
Thought j was her beauty that loved,
Aud sat whole hours pondcrnR It. ! saw
Two silver fountains yelling In her ewes
a constant flowing mp of crystal thought
That kept them ever clear though trouble stiu'd.
Dreamy summer day was in her hair
And inucics chased each other DER her face.
Like skicy shadows field OF grain
And when touch'd her hand O then mcthought
| n n
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-03-11
mtottaI
X THE GREATEST
s. MEDICAL
y8.4 DISCOVERY
~ OF THE AGE.
Mr. KENNEDY, Of Roxbury, has discovered In one
Of our common pasture weeds remedy that
EVERY KIND OF HUMOR,
From the toorst Scrofda dorm to a common
Pnplo.


From the torst Scr0fula dorm 10 common
Pimpio.
lie has tried it in over eleven hundred cascs and never
failed except in cases, both thunder humor. lie has
In possession hundred certificates Of It's val
ne, all within twenty miles Of Boston.
Two bottles are warranted 20 cure nursing sore mouth
One 10 three bottles will cure the worst kind Of pmpes
on the face.
Two bottles are warranted to cure the worst cankcr in
the mouth stomach
Three to 6,c bottles are warranted to the worst
One to two bottles warranted to all humor in
the eyes
and hotohos among the hair.
-Four to six bottles are warranted to cure corrupt and
running ulcers
Two three bottles warranted to cure the worst
kind Of ringwom.
Two or three bottles are warranted to cure the most
desperate case Of rheumatism.
Three to four bottles warranted to cure atrheum'
Five to eight bottles will cure The worst case Of 'cfona
benefit is always experienced from the first bottle,
and perfect cure is warranted when the above quantity
is taken.
/ DEAN MADNW-The reputation Of the Medical Discoy-
ery in curing all Kind of humors. is well established,
by the unanimous voice " an who have ever used IT, that
need NOT say anything the subject the most skill
full physicians and the most careful druggists in the
country are Unanimous in its praise.
In presenting the Medical Discovery 10 your noticc
do with fu knowledge Of its curative powers, in re-
He,ing a and curing most Of those diseases 90 which
you unfortunately liable. That most circulating
disease to an niicctiuuatc mother,
j NURSING SORE MOUTH,
is cured fhy miracles your own temper is restored
90 its natural sweetness and your hahc from short and
rctml maps to calm and sweet SAUNDERS and thc Medi-
cad Discovery become, fountain VI blessings To you,t
husband and household IN tc advanced stages OF
CANkER
il extends to the stomach causing
DYSPEPSIA,
which IS nothing but canker on the stomach then to the
KTDNFys
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-03-11

" NJ. " IlVIENlhIIIli T ItH =
ROBERT RETAIL, Vice Pres't
WHEN AND HOW TO ADVERTISE


Comparatively few persons have any just
idea Of the Importance of advertising. or of
the great assistance which may be derived
from IT, in the ordinary affairs of life, Peo-
pie seem to imagine that advertising is of no
practical use to any but merchants, manuiac-
turers, persons engaged in general business,
sharpers and quacks. Never was there
greater mistake Advertising, properly con-
Quoted. will prove of much service to almost
every one who is in want of anything which
he cannot conveniently obtain. Are YOU a
farmer,-and do you want to contract with
some one to build you house, barn. a shed
or cistern-to chop wood, split rails, in
short do you want any thing which you can
not buy Of the merchants, or in some way
conveniently obtain Have you anything to
sell, for which there is not a ready market
Advertise Make you advertisement short.
A few words will in most cases be sufficient
Have your advertisement inserted in your To-
cal country paper, il you wish to be noticed
by country people; Some one may tell you
that il is better to advertise in the city pa
pers, because they have large circulation,
but we are confident this is a mistake. Peo-
pie living in the country read the advertise
ments in their local papers because, for the
most part they relate to the business of THEN
neighbors and acquantances, and are there.
fore interesting to them In the advertise
monts Of the city papers, they feel no such in
tercst, aud therefore seldom read them Cit,
advertisers who wish to bring their business
to the notice of country people, should beal
this in mind We have had some oxpolienc,
in this matter, aud have advertised goo,
deal in both city aud country papers, anC
have found advertising in the latter much tn
most proftable.-American Stock journal.
LIZA rnnn WIN Got tinht M nm nlectinn