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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-11-12
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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-11-12
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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-11-12

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Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1859-11-12

~ BAPTIST. a
VI Wheeling Baptist Church. south side Clay between
Disciples Church, Market between Diddle and Third
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16
THE sTUYyESANT PEAR TREE.

sketch Of this character could scarcely be complete
without notice OF the oldest inhabant, the corner
of Thirteenth street and Third avenue. No royal
James was ever concealed in its branches nor
charter hidden in its trunk nor was IL
ever the rallypg place for patriots, to give 1t spe-
cai claim TO particular mention among Revolutionary
relics and associations Yet there stands perhaps the
only immovabe body in the city during all the varied
changes that have characterized the city Of New York
from the days Of the respected Petrus Suyvesans Dutch
sent time.
On the forenoon Of Evacuation Day the British troops
were mustered near TO IL before leaving the city. The
American troops towards Harlem the other side
Of IT, and the pear tree that still bears fruit in its season,
Is certainly the only "livlng inhabant' that "wit-
ncssed the joyful change from foreign TO domestic rule
Only few years back there many ancient build
nes the residences OF Of note left in this cy
but beyond these scrbed and remnants OF one or TWO
OF little note and scarcely known, they have a oeen
cleared away to make place for others adapted 10 inc
times.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16
News from Havana.

ARRIVAL OF THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF THE
ISLAND QUITE DULL-CLEARANCE OF THE BARK j..
j. CoBB-AMERICAN TRADE WITH AFRIcA-THE
CUBAN NEGROES UNRULY-SUGAR MARKETS, ETC.
The United States mail steamship Philadelphia, Captain
G. Harrison, from New Orleans by way of Havana,
rived at this port last evening.
She left New Orleans the 9Th inst, reached Havana
on the morning of the sth left port the 9h and made
her dock as reported.
The Philadelphia landed and transferred ITO passengers
Havana and brought 20 passengers and full cargo
for New York.
She experienced heavy weather in the Gulf Of Mexico.
There little Of interest occurring at Havana.
Stock Of sugar on hand 27 900 boxes.
The United States mail steamship Granada Capt Berry
man. arrived at Havana the sth and would sail again
for Aspinwa on the 9th inst.
OUR HAVANA CORRESPONDENCE.
Charter Of the Bark J. j. CoJb-Wdges Of the Hands on
Board-7ne Trade from Cuba to Africa-ToubIe ,csh the
Negroes on the Eaas-Sale Of knives TO The Colored o-
pulation, DC, dc.
HAVANA, Jan. Q, 1850.
have examined the United States Consulate General
TO the shipments of the Of the bark j. j. Cobb,
&c cleared as advised some weeks ago. and find the
following facts
That the vessel was chartered for months for legal
trade between Cuba and the coast Of Africa TO return
the United Satcs might be most to the interest Of
the charterers-charter signed by OF most
spectacle houses; that the shipped under the
direction supervision of the United States Consulate
part for ss per month"; two at s20 per month ana three
otners at $25 per MONTH the usual wages al this port
when hands scarce and that ne were shipped at the
extraordinary price Of see Per month, reported the
wages paid on said vessel Subsequent TO the
snpmeht the captain, consultation with the consign-
@ VI ne essc and with the approval of the charterers,
@ - put the wages of all the scamen at $26 per
fhn nleuo of tha Tho m
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16
ARNOLD'S RESIDENCE.

The building adjoining the Washington Hotel has also
some very interesting revolutionary "reminiscences con-
nected with its history When Arnolds treason was dis
covered he made his escape the British rgate vuture
then lying in the Hudson river and subsequently he got
to this city On his arrival here he took up his residence
in the building adjoining that occupied by the British
general Naturally enough, Washington viewed with
anxiety this close relationship between the traitor and Sir
Henry Clinton To abduct Arnold, IL possible, or falling
in this 70 watch him and gain reliable information Of the
enemy's movements, very important matter in the
commanders mind. A Sergeant Champc, OF Colonel
Lees legion, chosen for the important mission. The
sergeant desert to the British ranks He did
and but short time before he found himself where
he wanted 70 be, in New York. having all the intercourse
he required with Arnold In this building 10 enable him TO
lay his plans and 70 furnish the Commander OF the Ame
rican forces with all the Information ho required OF the
plans proposed or abandoned by his enemies
The night for the traitors abduction was fixed, and the
arrangements for accomplishing completed; but 70 the
scgeans great charn that same morning he had orders
TO embark British transport that Immediately sailed
for the shores of Virginia. There however, he escaped to
the American rsnks, and was received warmly by his
comrades and honored by those whom he had served.
The Arnold House. No. Broadway, has therefore
double interest associated with It's history. Tc bravery,
fidelity and valuable services 10 the country Of Sergeant
Champe while there, and in relationship with Arnold,
der the place peasurably interesting the traitors
sole occupation Of II would have rendered sadly noo
rous its occupant was infamous and deestcd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16
THE WALTON HOUSE.

Admiral Waltons house still stands in Pearl street, op
poste the Harpcrs publishing house. The lower part Of
the building occupied by different tradesmen, and the
upper floors as private dwelling apartments There is
nothing specially attractive about the house as is. II
looks aged and little cared for and without the large let
ters Oh the fron-The old Walton House-it would be
passed by unobserved from its surroundings The Ad-
mira had large circle OF distinguished acquainances,
and that dngy building was once one of the most
fashionable resorts of the aristocracy OF the city 1t
there and believe il then, that Citizen Genet the
Minister this country of revolutionary France, married
the daughter OF Governor Clinton Of this state
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16
Marine Court.
DAMAGES FOR CARELnss DRIVING.

JuugB
JAS 15--Jdm@ Fitzgerald Us. Phelps, Dodge d Co--In
August last the plaintiff had his horse and cart backed
against the curbstone in front Of the store No ~ Gilt
street, take load of carboys weighing about go
pounds cach driver, with team Of the defendants,
drove up the street with load Of four tons OF block tin
and in passing the PLAINTIFFS horse the hind wheel OF tho
defendants truck upon the fore foot Of the plain
tis horse niuring him badly as TO render him almost
entirely worthless The Court charged the jury that the
panii the time the accident happened was in the law
m occupation Of the street, and that the question for them
TO decide Of neglgcncc that the jury believed
that the carelessness Of the plaintiff contributed in tho
slightest degree TO produce tho accident although the de-
PENDANTS In fault he could not The jury
gave verdict for plaintiff for $3.50 damages
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16
Brutal Murder In the Sixth Ward.
TWO MEN SHOT IN ELM sTREET-ONE INSTANTLY

About half past twelve O'Clock this morning party Of
rowdies, while passing through Elm street, attacked
and before he enabled clear of the ruans
they drew pistol and shot him dead. His name GUILD
not be ascertaned They then turned upon man named
william Dicher, residing at 2l Elm street, who had come
out hearing the shot fred whom they beat severely
and shot at him i've times, three balls entering his body
and head. He Immediately conveyed to the Hospital
where was found his wounds of such nature that
he could not live Capt Bowling and officers Gaigan and
Finn succeeded arrestng of the alleged murderers
about an hour afterwards in Broadway. They gave
their Geo. Glass and James Higgins They were
locked up the station house for the night. There
said have others with the party, but they
made good their escape.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16
RuINELANpER's SUGAR HOUSE.

This building, in which many of the "rebels' were
imprisoned as were many of the wings suspected Of
sympaihising with them, still remains II stands between
Rose and william streets, to Duane but is so sur
rounded with other buildings that has to be inquired for
II has been used for different purposes was an ink manu-
factory not long since the greater part Of i used
as storage for rags and the other portion of il Is used
as a brass foundry and turner's workshop
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16

Of Gen. Cage the commandant OF Fort George and
Captain Of the British troops America years before
and st the breaking out Of the Revolution. The General
being considered by his government unlikely to
fully cope with the rebes,n called home give
place for Gen. Wm Howe During Cages residence there
but little Of consequence transpred To render IL famous
IN history. Beyond its beng once popular place Of
amusement for down town gentry, IL has name. 1t is
now called the Atlantic Gardens place that attracts but
little attention at the present time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16
Supreme Court-Speciol Term.


nrcisovs-Frcderick A. Hemmcr vs. Charles Gents
Motion denied, without costs to either party
r. I. Allen vs W. W. Adams ct al-Moton to change
place of trial granted, with $40 costs.
Of arrest granted, with $40 costs
Kdward Kennys ct al VS.. John N. Bence, Jr.--Moton
denied with $40 costs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16
THE MIDDLE DUTCH CHURCH AND THE
NORTH REFORMED DUTCH CHURCH.


Perhaps buildings have been preserved to US from
the Revolutionary that regarded with direct
and abiding interest by many families in the city than
these two churches Great and their great are
public and common property General interest," however
enthusiastic either Is nothing compared with that direct
interest blood relationship To the great of our
population the fact may be unknown that in these
ednces large numbers of the unfortunate patriots who
taken prisoners Of war while lighting in defence Of
the city there hudded together and there treated
in many instances, in q manner that reflects honor
upon the then representatives OF the British government
rei-s~.s ss aA. Prsnnars havo in The course of
the two generations Intervening multiplied and extended
till there probably few Of these unfortunate rebes''
claimed by families in the city honor
to the family The modern of the first Of the
building, the general Post Office, draws many thou
sands of persons unacquanted with this fact and
quently strangers TO reflection thereon to IL daily and
possibly many whose progenitors honored the church
with prisoners of war; their earnestness
of business may pass it by UNDECIDED. Yet there are,
doubtless another many who view the church. the prison
house and the Post Office with reverenal feelings. In
the rush and confusion Of business few think Of
the fervent prayers that offered there, for the
liberty that the nation enjoys by the brave hearts who
ready then to give their lfetheir ahat the colo
might be Free and that the sovereignty Of the people
might be established forever, sweet boon to their pos
terity, If not to them.
Besides its temporary within for prison for the
patriots and afterwards riding school for the British
goons il without above the befry used by Benjamin
Franklin observatory and place where he made
many his early experiments in the of electricity
that have since been the basis from which great
have labored and gained their niche in the Temple of
Fame.
The Reformed Dutch Church, still used for sacred
worship, William street, between Fulton and
Ann has similar interesting "reminiscences around il.
The pews were taken and used fuel and therein
less than 800 prisoners confined The imagination
without vending its way into the fancul and
ber Of men huddled together into buildings their
agony of mind while there kept strangers to every ntel
gence Of e progress Of the war OF who had fallen Of
woes Of the for which they prisoners may
easily imagined. With knowledge Of these facts both
churches In their busy thorougares of note TO
visites than the stately edces in fashionable re-
goDs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16
THE WASHINGTON HOTEL.


This fine old building from it's situation in place Of
public thoroughare Of Battery place Broad
way has probably attracted attention from visters
to city than the other relics of Revolutionary times
that have, yet escaped the edct of demolition 1t was
built by Captain Kennedy, of the royal navy in 176o
Its original proportions have in the course of time been
greatly changed At its erection was doubtless regarded
spacious bulding but the change from private
dence hotel has required its enlargement TO twice it's
original dimensions.
The early associations Of the house would ene II 10
be regarded as more British than American but as few
Of the happest moments Of washngons life were passed
there and those also important moments in American his
tory, IL bears the heros name.
At the outbreak of the Revolution when General Charles
Lee arrived in the city with 200 volunteers from the
Connecticut colony strengthen the patriots then me
naced by Capt Parker of the Asia he took up his quar-
tiers there washington is likewise reported to have sub
sequeny made bis resting place; but Of that there is
gained possession Of the city, General Sir Henry Clinton
there made bis headquarters. While occupied by him
Major Andre assisted him in arranging the reasonable
plot proposed by the Infamous Arnold for the surrender
Of West Point 70 the British general
small room the first floor of the hotel is point
ed out 10 the visiter as the place where the nearous
work Of reachery debated where the price for the
vlany concluded, where il subsequently all pro-
balty paid TO Arnold, whose neck narrowly escaped
the halter The house was subsequently occupied by Sir
Guy Carleton and other British officers.
When the British vacated the city, the 25th Novem-
per lioo nas W potn IN prose anu poetry, uat
Washington viewed from the roof Of the building their de-
parture from our shores. The poet alludng TO the cir
cumstance, asks
And who is he that stately stands
On yonder roof-bis
Bright as the lightning when IL wakes
Yet calm summers sky!
oh, heaven what feelings must he know
While thus depart the conquered foe
The building was subsequently occupied by distinguished
peTsonages, among whom Aaron Burr, Daniel d.
Tompkins, De Witt Clinton Nathaniel Prime, &c II
there that Madame Rumor gave local habaton to Of
TIC pcccadloes associated with Colonel Burrs history,
and other interesting incidents are related Q great men
there I'm times Of peace and war.
The building has been greatly enlarged; still the add
ons been made in keeping with the original style
The garden behind the house has disappeared, TO give
place for the erection Of large dining hail. which now
connects this house-famous in Revolutionary history
with the peaceful dwelling Of the less great man, Ro
bert Fulton, where he spent his last days earth.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16
THIRTY-FIFTII CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.

WASHINGTON Jan. 16, 1859
The Senate is not In session.
House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON Jan. Is, 1850
SERVICE.
Mr. FOSTER, (opp) Of Me-, asked but failed 10 receive,
consent 10 Introduce bill authorizing the Postmaster
General to contract 70 carry the mails between Bangor
and Halifax by railroad.
PATENT RIGHT EXTENSION
The bill extending patent for seven years 10 James
q. Holmes for Improvement in chairs for nyads was
passed by los against b7
NAVAL AFFAIRS,
sn1n,on MUn v.s III soW,oS dm Of North aroina
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16

The Efforts Of the women Of the country aided by the
voice and pen Of Edward Everett to move the nation 10
purchase the wonnt Vernon estate, has caused lively
interest among tho people in different portions of the
Union for the preservation of what yet remains among
of places rendered sacred by the deeds achieved by the
illustrious heroes of the Revolution
In the last number of the "ount Vernon Papers, Mr..
Everett gives sketch Of the rise progress and demol
ton Of Frankln's House in Boston, where the Illus
trous patriot passed his early days. and laments that
little regard has frequently been paid to such remnants
of our usricus sres and recently owing the death
Of nephew Of John Hancock, it has been proposed TO
purchase the old Hancock House in Boston, preserve
for city resdence for the Governor Of Massachusetts
Aopo of these relics Of the Revolution what remains
in New York cf that great epoch in the Worlds hisoryq
One Of our corps answers this question in few brief
sketches.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16
wAsHINGTON's HEADQUARTERS.

Cn the corner Of Broad and Pearl streets stands hotel
have been the headquarters Of General Washing
ton at Of the most important epechs Of his impor
tant and ever eventul history There little external
resemblance between the hotel Of December 1885, and
that Of January, 1852 Then, it building Of three
stories high; oday 1t five stories in height, and proper
tonately extended in width. The principal interest," how
ever associated with the hotel remains there STILL The
interesting ua. ever witnessed in that or
any other building the affecting arectionae adleu
which the Father Of his Country" bade to the officers Of
the American army at the close of the War of ndepen-
dence.
There are many interesting "reminiscences associated
with 'Fraunce's TAVERN before it was the headquar
ers Of the Chief in the hour Of his triumph
but in the presence Of that which have named
everything in its history takes a secondary rank.
On Thursday, the 4tt Of Deeember, 17s3-nine days
after the British troops and their Hessian emissares had
left Manhattan Island freyer-the principal officers of
the Continental army still the service of the budding
republic assembled in that tavern take leave of the
immortal hero. Washington entered the large room on
the second foor where they anxously awaited his pre-
After the usual sahtatons taking glass of wine
in his hand, he said
With heart full OF love and gratitude now take leave
Of you most devouty wish that your latter days may
be as happy and prosperous your former ones have
been glorious and honorable.
Baving drunk, he continued-
cannot come to each Of you take my leave but shall
be obliged TO you If each will come and take by the
hand.
The affecting scene OF adeu pen describe. The
work accomplished-the colonies were free. The
heroes and their hero chief had their liberty, were
about TO separate, more meet the CORY field The
master mind that had ever been equal to the trying
moments Of frequently doubtful withdrew in
silence from that noble band Of reemen leaving them
overcome by emotion.
From that day to this the building has been occupied
hote but with the changes Of city has changed in
its character NO longer the resort Of the fashionable Of
generation all past and gone in the arstocra portion
the city, 1t has become commercial hotel surrounded
-AA Aha tnans Of hay every side. In all
its changes Of enlargement and of the character of the
place, the room remains where uneosts
spired and Thousands and thousands have visited it TO
feast their maginations those interesting moments
when worth appreciated and highly honored in
the solemn silence of overhowng hearts than mortal
tongue could utter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16

KINGS ARMS TAVERN.
little further up Broadway, No o was the headqnar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-16
INTERESTING EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.
Arrival Of the Jura at this Port and the
Niagara at Boston.
The DETAILS OF ONE WEEKS NEWS.
-~>~~D~>~~~-o~--->o-.co-~
Speech of Lord Morpeth on tho
Slavery Question.
Opening Of the Suez and Alexandria
Railroad.
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THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN LOAN.
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THE IRISH REVOLUTION.
LETTER FROM SMITH oBRIEN,
&C., &C., DC.
THE DETAILS OF ONE WEEKS NEWS.
Opening Of the Suez and Alexandria
Railroad.
THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN LOAN.
THE IRISH REVOLUTION.
LETTER FROM SMITH OBRIEy.
&c., &c. &c

The Cunard screw STEAMSHIP, Jura con.,;,
Moody arrived at this mort last night She ,as, I;na
pool on the LIST inst. VI -.
The .Cunard mail steamship Niagara. Canta;r
lang the news bv which we have alroodv r;u.
in teeeraphic abstract. arrived at BOSTON vesterdo
mon. Z She also left Livernool on the lot met uo.
mails will be ready for delivery this morn;no
The Lord Lieutenant Of ireland had .nno;n..,
tho aotb nit. 70 receve tho committees aon,.aa :.
the nublic meeting held at tho Mansion uor,so ..
nrosert tbe reso1utons odontod ~, .tot o...a:S
reference to imnroved nostal comn,un;ca.;or -
tween Ireland and America bv Galway
The Limerick Reporter. At the raj; ~ a ,oo.,u.,
da;vored nv tho Corn,ass &c r,,,.
- o Vi i"nosiei1' tLoia
Montez) gravely states that
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-11-18
Bedford EEGdeas
And General STAGE Office.

The subscriber respectfully begs leave to an
Lounce 70 his old friends and The public geaer
ally, that he has leased the Bpdfore Hotel, at
present in The occupancy of Col. Adam Barn
hart, and will take possession on the Is. day OF
April next. 1t is not his drs IN to make many
professions as TO what he will do, but be pledges
his word that his most energetic efforts wli be
employed to render comfortable all who give
him call. The House will be handsomely
fitted up, and none but careful and attentive
servants will be engaged. Persons visiting the
Bedford Springs, as well as those attending
Court, and the travelling community general
ly, are respectfully invited to give him call
and Judge for themselves.
d Boarders taken by the week, month, or
year, on favorable terms.
D5- Ample and comfortable stabling is at
tached TO this Hotel, which will always be at
tended BY careful hoster. Also, safe and
convenient carriage house.
10 III the STAGES STOP at this Hotel.
JOHN HAFER.
March IS, 1855.