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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26
The Douglas and Fitch Difficulty.

wAsHlSoToN, Jan. 81, 1885,
So day, in session of the Senate, you offered
mo an nfront SO wanton unprovoked and unusthable
that obliged TO infer II must have been the impulse
Of enary passion and not OF deliberate prcmedta
YOU opportunity Of saying whether or not my conclu
sion correct and, further, OF aordng you an oppor
tunity Of retracBg the offensive language which you
thus grssutously and unwarrantaby applied 70 me-
WASHINGTON Jan. %, 1852
sIR-Your note Of yesterday was handed me this
morning In reply have TO say that yS CSf
In Illinois were corrupt dishonest mcn-or words TO
that effect You knew my son TO be one OF those officers
and you could expect 10 hear such charge with
out prompt denial of its truth pronounced 1t " be- to
your knowledge, untrue. You subsequently 30 modified
II as TO satisfy me that you excepted my son from me
made further issue with you on that subject When,
at subsequent period Of your remarks you attributed TO
quoting you would do 30 truthfuly. These remarks
certainly not deliberately premedated but they
tary passion" The first was prompted by determine
ton 70 defend the honor and character Of my az doa
10 me as my own against an attack 50 general Ia ~
the exercise Of my right 10 rectfy Misrepresentation
my own remarks. g. N. FITCH
Hon. s. A. DOUGLAS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22-9k p NJ.
SIRYour note OF this date has just beon placed in my
hands, admit, without hesitation your right and duty
TO do justice to the reputation Of son. At the same
time maintain my right in tho discharge Of my duty as
Senator 70 comment freely and fully on the character
Executive appointments, especially in my own State
deny, however, that my general remarks In relation
the List Of Illinois appointecs confirmed by the Senate
during my absence, could be fairly interpreted TO ON
brace your When you seemed go TO construc thcm
promptly replied that what had said Of the Illinois ap
continents true general rule but that there
exceptions, among worp recognized some OF my owl
friends. Abiding particularly 10 your son, added that
bad nothing ~ tcgard to the merits Of his appoint
rocnt, choosing 70 leave that question where pnced BY
ray remarks to the scnatcuring the last session, In you
presence, ut tho time OF his confirmation. You ami
that understood this explanation 10 cxemp; your
from the application Of my general roarks and yet yo,
have failed TO Withdraw the Offensive language bot on M
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United States Supreme Court.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1889.
No. 50. Francis Martin, administrator Of Dennis 7.
Donovan w. Christian Thompson Argued for both Sides
No. SO. James Cyro Genes ct al. W. F. vredenburg
g. Co. ct al. Case dismissed.
No "a. Daniel Poorman ct al. vs.. Woodward Dusen-
berry. Argued for both sides.
No IS. Charles Bclcher Co. W.. George c. Lawrcn-
son. collector Of New Orleans Argument commenced for
pIantiT
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Expected News from Europe.

SANDY Hook, Jan. 25-1l p NJ.
There are as yet no signs of the steamship Arago,
in her fourteenth day from Southampton The weather
pretty clear, with some Indications however, of rain
Wind light from southwest.
NON-ARRIvAL OF THE ARABIA.
HALIFAX, Jan. 25-1l p. NJ.
There are as yet no signs of the Cuuard steamship
ba now due at this port with Liverpool dates of the 18th
inst. Weather clear and calm.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

NBLo's GARDEN will be opened on Thursday evening
for series of equestrian festivals, under the manage
ment Of Messrs. Nixon Co., who have heretofore
achieved metropolitan Mr.. Dan Rice has tenn
porariy given up reading Virgil under his oaks in
Pennsylvania and will amuse the gentle public at Nibos
There are other good things, too, all Of which duly
set forth in the advertisements elsewhere.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26
TIE FAMILY HERkLD.

China, Japan and Siam-The Slave Trade
The Probang COntroversy-Dr. Hatch on
spirftualSsm-Thc Burns Festival-Henry
Ward Bcechcr's Oration-The Love Affair
In Observation-Disclosures News-Market Re-
ports, &c., &c.
TIE FAMILY HERALD Of to day wednesday, will contain
all the Of the previous week of Importance and
large of miscellaneous reading Among IL contents
will be found
very interesting article China Japan and sam-Iet
ter Special Correspondent-The Entente Cordale
between Americans Japanese-The Chinese Prates-In
teresng Letters from Consul General Townsend Harris
Great of bis Of Mr. Buchanans
Letter the Emperor-Descpdon of Jeddo and Japanese
Manners-Curious State Dinner in Siam, &C., &C.
Report of the Celebration of the Centennial Anniversary OF
the Birthday Of Robert Burus-Oraon Hts Life and Cha
racter by the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
The Slave TradeSeizure of the bark Laurens SLAYER
Novel Method of Fitting out q Whaler.
Report Of the Proceedings Of Congress-
The Probang Controversy-Excng Meeting the Academy
MedicneCause of the Death of Samuel Swhiney-Repor
Say of the Case, &C.
Dr. Hatch on spitualsm-Ih Moral Social and Religious
Aspect.
The Affair Massachusetts, Love- Muir
and Sucde-Murder of Young Lady by Rejected 10
ver-H Subsequent sucde-Obseques Of the victims-The
same Clergyman onlciates at both Funerals.
Report of Professor Mitchells Astronomical Lectures
Report of Lecture by Hon. Josiah Quincy Jr, of Bos
ton, on Lafayette.
Editorials prominent events of the day.
local News of Interest Of this the adjoining cities
full report of the New York Cattle Market with the
Der Of cattle offered for SALE prices &c.
Report Of the Prices all kinds of Marketable Produce at
Washington In this ciy-carefuly corrected
week.
Obituary Notices of Margaret Bishop the Street Preacher
and other notable persons.
The Latest News received BY telegraph or otherwise up
ne Time Of publication.
Police Repors-Theaticai Criucisms and Mo-
ney Market Reports-Maiages and Deaths for weeksto
gether forming An interesting and useful newspaper.
Terms-$2 per year; single copy, four cents To be OBJ
the Office and Of all the agents. Advertise
ments inserted at the usual HERALD rates
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

MlDDLETUwN, Jan. 70, 1903.
In the Second Congressional district of this STATE Hon.
John Woodruff has been nominated for Congress. On
an informal ballot ninetyeght votes cast Of which
Mr. Woodruff received eighty one, R. S. Baldwin thirteen,
s. W. Kellogg three, and Benjamin Douglas The
nomination was made unanimous for Mr.. Woodruff by
reclamation,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

ruILApELpuIA STOCK poARp.

PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. IS, 1859.
Stocks steady. Pennsylvania State nvcs 93a Reading
Railroad, 24H Morris Canal, AK; Long Island Railroad,
IL Pennsylvania Railroad, 49,.
BAfrrnoRx, Jaa Is, 1859,
Flour hrm at advanced prices Howard street and Ohio,
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Southern Trade.

We peg 70 Inform Southern merchants visiting Ne 81,
spring purchases that hsvng began very early the nn
ture OF our stock OF spring clothing nGAv
complete and very full OF all descriptions Of well Known
SYKES OF iashonsDle clothing stock Of low pcod
ana medium goods manufactured with the same taste and
style ALSO complete assortment OF shoulder sprAg
thirts furnishing goods &c all of which the trade
at the most fsyors bic prices and terms
ID. DEVLIk h CO., 2s3 259 and 25O BroAdway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

Georges Hair Dye, Black Brown, the
cSearest and best In The vord-Oniy cents bottle Try
Whskers and ovstschs dyed in few min stes wnl not
wash out Sold al the drug store S6 Grand street, N.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

Hill, Tnlmitablc Hair Cotter.-Iair Dye
20 cents box Black or brown. Barclay street. ~ T.; W.
Broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

Cr1stadoro's Hair Dye, Wigs and Toupees,
the best In the world Wholesale and RETAIL and the dye pa
vately applied, at No. Astor House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

3D.. 4th md 9th Floors to Lease,
Over DENNIS hat 2A Broadway splendid location for
daguerrean artist having large skyligh roof Apply to
DRUMGOLD 4 PROCH, l2O Fulton street.
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southern Ocean Steamer Movements.

Southern Ocean Steamer Movements.
SAVANNAH, Jan. rs, 1850.
The United states mail steamship Augusta arrived at
her wharf at IL O'Clock this morning. All well.
SAVANNAH, Jan. IS, 1859.
The screw steamship Chesapeake arrived at her wharf
at twelve O'Clock to-day.
CHARLESTON, Jan. Is, 1852
The steamship James Adgcr, Captain Adams, from New
York; arrived tho bar at eight O'clock and at the wharf
n twelve o'clock on Monday night
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

Photographic Portraits OF the People and
views city and country here and there, done In style at
HOLMES Gallery, $50 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

HollOwny's P1lls-Bllious Disorders OF
every type from slight arrangement othe liver confirmed
jaundce nermtents of the most obstinate type,
aubdued by Of Holoway's pills. Sold at 70 Maiden
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

Elastic Stockings, Shoulder Braces, Knee
caps belts bandages and Dr. GLOyERs new lever truss
nm
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

Tracy's Celebrated Shirts made TO order,
and constantly hand the shirt and collar depot 81
and SO William street, door north Of Maiden Lane.
GEORGE M. TRACY, Agent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

Require esAnge In diet Especial against cold
When have pain they should be used
Principal Office Brsndresh building, No 29i Canal street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

A. w. Fnbcr's Lead Peoctis sold ut Retail
b AL saoners a. Wholesale cc!g by a. FABER sole age's
~ william street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

II. Y. S.-Frcnch Yoke shirts, New Style,
made order and warranted 10 it, at less than usual prces
at BALLOU's Shirt Emporium, 400 Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

Barry's Trioopascrosls u the Best aad
spest article dressng besuytng. cleansing curling
che wing and restoring the hair Ladies' w u Sold by al
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26
Boston Weekly Bank Statement.
The Departure OF the Niagara.

Boston, Jan. Is, 1859.
The mails per steamship Niagara win close at the Post
Office at A. NJ tomorrow, and the steamer will leave ut
about noon. Dispatches for Europe fled at q Wall street,
New York, in scason 70 reach here by IL A. NJ, will be
forwarded by the Niagara.
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Fire at Batesville. Ark.

ST. Louis, Jan. %, 1860.
fire at Batesvlle Arkansas, on the 10th inst, do
stroyed $50 900 worth of property The Batcsvo Iust
.tuts end Masonic Lodge wore the principal losers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

ACKNOWLEDGMENT & Proch, Merchant
taors and clothers will few days the large
and spacious occupied by Genn the halter No. ga
Broadway, opposite st. Paups church.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

- Metallic Tablet Razor
soR the genuine a edge razor. For vale By
J. 1 g. SAUNDERS, No ASA
A. Cr,ras..- go Consultation
once on the humsn hair. has removed, rh " aod T~ep
the mousse on the westerly OF Bros.wA N "'u
street. few doors from Broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

Herrlng's Patent champion F1rs
And burglar proof safes Isl Broadway Murray
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CautiOn.-Rlscotlnc Food for Infants.
imitation Of their biscotne put up wooden The
genuine put up only one pound and In pound
boes and each package have the signature Of DELUC
Co. e35 Broadway Blocker and $50 Fourth avenue
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

A Chest Of Good Tea for One Dollar--Also,
en- pounds conee for u, n CHRIsTIANsONs, No. Cham
ber0 street.
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Rebach's Lead Pencils Imported by Willy
WALIACH No. lsl William street. and for sale by all the
leading sauoners These pencils superior 70 all others
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Love and Suicide.

HoNxspAIE Pa, Jan. Is, 1859.
young man, named George W. Wilson, committed
suicide this evening by shooting himself with pistol
The reason assigned for the act disappointment In love-
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f0x fak GiM.


ne bes and cheapest article hair For prssytrs
Sssu%n ing sna restoring the hair: NE mod perfect hair
9Irsspg ever offered 70 the public Sold At 3 l97 and M
sna oy All Druggists and fancy goods dser Large
c0coDeL Beware of counterfefa ~s~s ~ W.
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CDU. rr,ce only rfN popsrA
For g9p sp1 grcl '9ss bis m llas u unelnsned.
4. r +DEl. : 90. AZ H>rHivsSS
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CTEREosCOPIC VIEWS ON PAPER AND iLAss, OF
- England, ireland Scotland Germany HellN i'd, swf.er
q oups plain and colored Also just received an invoice
o. teal and mathematical instruments.
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1T EvERDEIJ,s-WEDDING AND VISITING CARDS
notes &C. These celebrated cards. splenddy engraved
i only be had at the OF Sroadway and Duane
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\ ErTrR AND CAP PAPER OF ALL KINDS, Fol
IL sale by the case by CYRUS W. FIELD o.. L
tnatps
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"a ATS Nervous ANTiDOTE For NERVOUS Az
" f,cors .etiy epilepsy neuita, Ncrvcas hepscse.
neuuABsni. incip.ut CorsIur's'n t"ovuscns dspvsIu
s'rfrine htdly sus recfdy Ne sef.ra the nv"
h~rchcsl JV,c yfN 60, sole pctg rat.a lD ras-
sac isy,s. Rtr. slyu S, = boiuc.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-26

A MEDICAL WONDER
~ rr,, kheumatsm, scrofulA, satrhsum &C.
Afio Me basem Ia AZ certain 10 the most psinf
OF these diseases quench thrt Aiso Old
lever sores erysipelas the worst OF mpury Of
the BLOOD. yer and Kidneys general debility dyspepsa In
cpen, consumption piles, no., 40 Principal depot No. ~
'Isnd street. 70 cents per saoHle
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1859-10-12

n msnsll lflhh slsah8l IN faea
shape Me- laiFi llyufisHs llms ~ i
i dHlhs sfekalaf meal, ~ wiih.H =
fss mihniss aiim, ~ then ihe
strength VI lhe sllmnl,as IL espehd
A % tho digestive ufsius, ahd "
stlss ihem q ttffofm their safL
mote thoroughly hence, ~ amfahi
N brandy vhIsh would make one iip
y eb sh empty stomach, spnli have
ne effect n lsl eB duflee dinner
lIal that amoahi 10 be IN any ss}
beneficial, must be ~ proportion %
The ist, butter " oils used ~ lhe
same meals. IN ihI' case. II aid. ibe
system 70 appropriate the fat TO IL.
self, 10 other words, brandy taken
with fatty food, tend, ~ faiien
quickly, but II does not give strengths
fat people nfe not strong. On the
other hand, u is conceded Tact ~
physiology. that alcohol in every
shape Impole. the digestion OF The
albuminoas portion Of our food. that
IS, brandy makes no llesh, makes no
muscle, gives no strength.
The prile fighter does not want
lxt. one main objoc, In his training
4 to get rid Of il, aud to replace il
with substantial muscle--wiih flesh,
hence, when IN training, he never
touches liquor. The advocates Of
brandy uiumphanily poin, to arudi,
faced drinker, with his apparent we'll.
developed muscle and ell.iiIled skin
but fat Is u disease, Is q puff; he ha'
no agility Of limb, or activity Of thu
body; there Is no power IN his arm,
no courage IN his heart, for he knows
and so do wc too, that q lean strip
pling or plow boy Of twenty, VIII
was never drunk in his life, "eoul,
whip them oil to pieces in i've min
uies." Away then with all the non
sense about brandy Strengthening
anybody; j, weakens the head. COW
ers the heart, and wastes away tn
whole man. -HoNs Journoi q
| Heath.
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LOVE


oh would hni tho wealIh of worlds,
The monarch's crown u eoid--
And oil The gems IN secrc, caves
lhi. wondfous earth doth hold
The countless pearl. that gleam unknown
Beneath tho deep blue sCu
oh would had sach wealth that ]
Mighl scofn It all Tor ,aee.
Oh would were, In courily halls,
The bright and shining star
The glItcring mnenci. tor q world
To gaze ou tr0m aiag--
That might scorn the kinsly .hrong,
The world, on beniei knee
All for a simple cottage home,
With hougbt ba, lo'e, and thee.
I care not for the golden wealth,
Nor sigh IN cosrts TO shine
| only care. ! only sish
TO know thy heart IL mine.
For more 20 me, than gcm, or gold,
Or jcwc. Of the scn,
Would be tina, simple cottage homo
With noaght but lore and thee.
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Txixos TO cMxnisH.

The e9es iis' luek wlh lnse ~ Thee,
That brighten Ellh ny sHils,
~ mefsly bii ihas hope sFaih,
" lheu afl ssi svhlle
Tie eTaf 1itl, sfhsnn ~ wpfii ste htaashti,
t,ass fonily lhie thine
Oh. cherish them, eis ihay gfpw din,
IheJ may hai slwajs shine
The fallhfal hearts around thee,
That CLOS wilh lo,e and youth,
That time nnd oife ne'ef yei have scared !,
Nor fsslshei u their truth
The heart whnsa beailngs We have heard.
When ihfubhlhg near uuf avn
Oh, cherish them those heaiiug. hushsi,
LsfIb's dearest tones afe gone,
TIE days When there ore hearts anl eyes
That ihfob and beam for thee
The lew llcol hours When life doth seem
bright ~ n SUMMER sen
ihs thrilling moments when 10 speak
'lbe full hearts Joy IN vain
oh, cherish them once gone, alaS
They meier return again
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Timely Warning.

A Yankee editor thus confessed to
have had dealings with Satan, Ior
the good Of bis readers, Of course:
! was sitting in my sauctum, when
| heard q knock q, tie door.
"Come in" sand |; when the door
opened, and who should walk in but
satan
"liOw dye doi" said he.
"Pre,y we'll" said |.
"wAat are you about preparing
your leaders
"Yes," said /.
"Ah, | dare say You think you
are dong . great deal Of good."
"Well, not so much as ! could
wish; ta. = little good, l hope"
said /.
"you have q large lot Of subscri-
bers, :" said he.
"Well, pretty weA IoI thas, sal"
"And l dare say you are pretty
proud Of them :" remarked Satan.
"No, I am no, for one half Of
them dom. pay for their papers,
said !. =.
"You DON. say so" he exclaimed
ayes, ,ha, I do; not one half oi
them pay for their papers"
"Well." said be, "'hen they ar'
| . .deviIish' mean set; bns let nj
have tho lis, l think | can do triil'
myself with such people"
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The other night, the Aurora DO.
reals overspread tho armament, the
sight was so unusual as TO excite not
n few, and some were frightened 81.
most out Of their wits. There vas
Peter R, for instance, who went
to the door, and saw, with amaze.
men,, the sky lighted up, and he
concluded that the world Was on fro,
and ,hs, Judgment day had come
lie gased awhile in speechlcss terror
q. the scene, and with yell Of hor.
ror spraDg into the yard, and run
and screamed. This awakened his
wife, who seeing her husband running
and screaming about the yard, called
10 him ",o tell hsr what on the earth
10 the matter with you." said the ~.
soDished wife. "Whss makes you
run and set up such u terrible noise ~
But Peter said never . word TO her.
The wife became intensely alarmed,
and, running after him, said: "Ps.
ter, oh. Peter, wis. DO you mean !
For gracious sake come into the
house and put on your breeches.' y
"Breeches, the ID" said Peter,
"whst the h-l's the use Of putting
breeches on nov; don't you see the
worlds on fire !"--Psiersburs In.
feMgencsr.
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A GoLpgs MOIfo.--"l count
only thc hours that arc Serene" Is
tho motto Of q sun-dial near Venice.
There isa sof,ncss aud u harmony
IN the words and IN the thought, un.
parallcled. Or all conccits, !, is
surely the most classical. III count
oaly the hours that are serene. "
Nhat bland aud carc-dispelling
feeling. How the shadows seem to
ia lc on the ,!iml-pla,e MS the sky low.
as, aud time presents only blank,
unless as its progress Is marked BY
what is joyous, and oil that is not
happy siuks into oblivion. Wha. n
fne lesson is conveyed to the mind
to take no note OF time but by is
benefits, to watch only for the smiles
aud neglect the frowns Of Fate, 10
compose our lives Of bright aud gen.
tie moments, turning always to the
sunny side Of things, and letting the
res. slip from our imasina,ions, un-
needed or forgotten. How different
from the common art OF self-lor.
msuting!