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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-08
E1ts.sive Burglary q Albany.

large robbery was committed n this citv - MINT
HOOD Iobeys jcwelry store having been Completely
Msrppcd q its contents. The robbery said 70 havs
e1ecsoo Dy an entry through the back ccar door,
stolen consists mainly Of watches, chains and diamonds
Most Of the watches have Hoods name in Tho worth Of
tne property stolen ID estimated by the proprietor At
twenty TO thirty Thousand dollars. Tho police are e.
gagged In thoroughly sitting the matter
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-08

1dthLOW WEED nAlSlNG The w IND.-I0c VEN
cradle Thnrlow Weed is hungry. Hslast meal
was $4,000 from Boston. That is digested long
since. Instructions have been issued, within
the last week, from the Evening Journal Office,
to the heads Of all republican bureaus IN this
city and State, that funds must be collected by
them for the fall campaign, in imitation of the
Mozart and Tammany modes of assessments
Every fanatical abolitionist merchant is to be
taxed according to his supposed gullibility, or
the length Of his purse; but, as unusual reti-
cence in planking the cash, seems to be shown,
just now, by financial men Of all classes, snbor-
dinates and understrappers, who live in fear
and trembling Of removal by their benevolent
superiors, and Of consequent deprivation Of
bread and butter for themselves and families,
are to be exorbitantly taxed to support the
doctrine of +" irrepressible conflict" The in
structions which are said to have been given TO-
Mr.. Jonathan Allen by the Comptroller Of this
city, are part and parcel Of the latest pro-
gramme of collections. Employees receiving
compensation under 81 900 year are to be
assessed two per cent. Those who are paid
over 81 900 and under 1900 per annum are
to pay four per cent. The magnatcs Of pat
ronage who enjoy an income Of over $500
will be expected to fork over FIVE per cent
To such depth have parties sunk that 1t is
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-08

Arrest or the Filibustors.
NEw ORLEANS, Oct I, 1859.
The fbusters arrested at the Southwest Pas nj
one O'Clock day the United States Marshal assisted By
the United States artillery They peaceaby surrendered
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-08

The santa Re Mail Attacked bv Indians.
ST LOUIS, Oct. 4 1850
despatch from Independence says that the mail which
etteFe on INC ANh ut Tor Santa Fo was attacked ~
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-02-11
4 ROMANCE ~ POLITICS.

One Of Texas distinguished citizens, name
not given, who has figured largely in public
lie, first lawyer, then as soldier in the
Mexican and Indian wars, and then as a Lead
ing politician, has the following related of him
ia sketch Of his life by the New Orleans Chris
tan Advocate. He had been put up by his
party in 1897, 10 succeed General Houston IN
the United States Senate bat feeling called to
ths ministry. and disirustIbg his own ability 10
resist the temptations OF Washington life, was
unwilling to accept the nomination. He laid
the case before ms wife, leaving to her the
choice between the United States Senate and
destruction to his morals, and the pulpit and
salvation :-
taking The letters aud papers from all parts
o. 'ne aeF , ann hI SsS sfSq:anfe cal 2f 81 SelsSeion g
United States Senate. Here are the evidences.
4 ygu ,,.-t> l. l will go. But II go, hell is
ny cocih' Strait - druokard as certain as
90 10 Washington. can YET rs.~r- If
pass this point, never can. ] can enter the
ministry, which / ought to have doue long ago,
aud save myself from drunkafd's grave, and
my soul from hell. But you shall decide.'-
HIS poor wife, unwilling TO relinpuish the gilt
tering prize IN view, replied, weeping, that
she could not see why he conld not be a great
man and Christian TOO. But, after prayerfui
reflection, she would not incur the fearful re-
sponsibili,y OF deciding against bis conscience,
and told hlm TO 60 iato the itinefacy and she
would 90 with him. To the astonishment of
the whole State, letter from him appeared in
the papers, Just before The meeting Of the Le-
gisIature, declining the office, and announcing
his retirement from political life. The next
thing that was heard OF him was that he vas
preachiny"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-02-11
UyIHERSALITY Of TIE IDEA or
RELIGION.

Ifthere be in mans heart a sentiment which
is unknown TO all olher living beings, and
which always maaifests itself, whatever may
be his position, it is net likely that this senti-
nent is fundamental law of his nature.
Such is, IN our opinion, the religious senti-
meni. Savage hordes, harbarous tribes, nations
enjoying the full force of the social state, those
which are languishing in the decrepitude of
civilization-all demonstrate the power Of this
indestructibe sentiment.
Ii tTiumphs over all interests. The savage
10 whom fishing or the aFdaous chase furnishes
an insufficient subsistence, consecrates 20 his
Fetish portion OF That pFecarious support
The warlike colony lays down IFS arms to reu-
mite at the foot Of the altar. Free nations in-
terrupt their deliberations 70 invoke their gods
in temples Despots grant their slaves days Of
interm!ssiou for the same purpose.
The passions, as well as interests, are sub
mis>iye. When supplcants embrace the knees
Of sacred statues, vengeance IS hushed, hatred
is calmed, man imposes silence upon his most
imperious desires. Pleasure is nterdicted, love
abjured, and he pecipiiates himself upon suf-
feriHg and death.
This sentiment is, however, associated with
all our needs aud all our desires. The citizen
inVokes the Deilp in favor of his country, the
lover, separated from the object of his love, con-
fdes her 10 the experimenting care OF Provi-
dence. 'he prisoners prayer p:erces The walls
of his du, 'on; the tyFaat upon his throne is
disquieted, - ~ssed by Invisible powers; he
can scarcely hiuisslfin imagining them
necaeSarV
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-02-11

| delabAs, and ornaments, which decorate the
rooms We may almost imagine that we stand ia
the treasury Of some oriental prince, whose
fiehes fonsiSt entirely in vessels of gold and
silver, lepriched with precious stones of every
sort, tdm The ruby 10 the diamond"
Such was Beckiord of Fonthlll. With an
incofse pf more than 100000 per annum, he
SEEMED above the reach OF adverse fortune
no Would have yentuTed TO have styled all
thls sflendor evancscent as the mirage A
suddet et3depreciation of West Indian property
took flace. Some lawsuits terminated unfa-
VorabL. enbarrass ments poured in like flood
q the pFiactly owner. The gates which had
rfiasfd admiltaBce 10 a monarch were rudeiy
thrust open By sherif's officer. The mansion
erected at so vast an expense was sold. The
sreattF part Of its costly treasures were scatter
ed by The hammer of the auctloneer; and Beck
osddfiSen, with the shattered fragments Of
his baunp, to spend a solitary old age in a
vat ffsng place; there 10 moraiize on the insta-
bHstE Of wealth; there to feel how little pleas
nre be retrospect Of neglected talents can give,
aadto point the Oft told moral ofthe vanity oil
huubn pursuits. He fell, il is said, unpitied by
any. fhe tower which be had erected at so
gf.aa cost iell TO The ground, and FonthiI Al
bry vas pulled down BIZ its new owner.
laas melted away like iFostwork before the
SUP, stle eX'rayagant productions ofsthe man of
w,aAh. His whole life had been a sad us8p-
Pilcatlon OF the talents committed 10 his care,
and 81 The eni he discovered that he had been
c3ta.yd oy the mirase.-Ihe .iiirage Of Life.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-02-11
MARSHAL NEY7s DEATH SCENE.

The vengeance Of the allied powers demands
some victims, and the intrepid Nev who had
well nigh put the crown again on Bonaparte's
head, was fated to BE- one of them. Condemned
10 be shot, he was led to the garden Of Luxenl-
bourg, on the morning of the 7th of December,
and placed in front OF file OF soldiers drawn
up to kill him. One of the officers stepped up
to bandage his eyes, but he stopped him say
ing, ''Are you ignorant that for twenty-five
wears have been accustomed to face both ball
and bullet 20 He then lifted his hat above his
head, and said in his same calm voice, 81 de-
clare before God and man, that | never beiray-
ed nv country may nv death render her hap
py. VIve la France !" He then turned TO The
soldiers and striking bis hand on his heart
gave the order, "SoIdiers, fire :" A simuIta,
neous discharge followed, and the '.bravest ol
the brave" sank to rise 10 more.
"He who had fought FIVE hundred battles fcl
France, not one against her, was shot as lfai-
tor"
| As looked on the spot whore he fell, coulC
not but sigh over his fate. True, be broke h
oath Of allegiance ; so did Others, carried away
| by their attachment 10 Napoleon, and the en-
thusiasm that hailed his approach 10 Paris stll
be was no traitor.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-02-11

Three years were not passed after the day Of the
first kiss, when the young man was allowed to
give second one to the lovely daughter of the
Governor as bis intended bride.
He became, later, one of the greatest scholars
in Sweden, as much respected for bis learning as
for his character. His works will endure forey-
er among tbs works of science, AMI from this
happy union sprung family well known n
Sweden in the present day, and whose ~ealth
Of fortune and high position in society are re-
garded as small things, compared with the
wealth oflheir goodness and Love.-Fred Brener
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-02-11
THE DEAF COURT CRIER.

In the most beautiful town in North Caroi-
na, where have been born and raised her
fairest daughters, and where for number OF
wears shone ia their undimmed radiance the
brightest inlellectS which ever oFndmented aud
blessed her-in the cour! house which has been
SO often graced with the elegant oratory of
Castor, or startled with the flashing wit or Bit
ter irony of Slcaley, the following very anus
sing incident occurred
An old court crier, who had grown gray in
the cause aud as deaf as a beetle, was in the
habit of calling the names of witnesses (which
lie generally managed to get wrong) from the
second story window ofthe court house, in such
a stentorian voice as to be heard with distinct
ness for square or more. On one occasion,
| in the course ola very serious and somewhat
important suit, the presence Of a witness, ma
med Ara5elIa Hanks, was needed The crier
like parrot, sat nodding on bis perch, when he
was aroused from bis siumber by an order from
the Court to call The witness. Looking anx-
iously at the Judge, with his hand at his ear in
order to catch the sound correctly, he said.
| "Whai your honor
| "Call Ara5eila Hanks" said the good Judge.
| Still in doubt, the poor crier Arose from his
/ seat and said again, with much puzzled look.
"Cali Arabella Hanks, crier aud delay the
| court no longer !" said the Judge, much provo
/ ked.
t The old crier, thereupon, with countenance
indicating both doubt aud desperation proceed
ed to the window, aud in his loudest..voice cal-
| led out.
"YaiIer Belly Shanks Yaller Belly Shanks
Yaler Belly Shanks come !aio couTt"'
| II is needless to say that the seriousness Of
the court room was convulsyels dispelled and
quiet was only restored to be again disturbed
by the laughter caused by the crier, who in
answer to the Court as 10 whether or not the
witness answered, said, "No, your Honor and
I do not believe there is such q man in the
county, for I've lived here forty years, and I
never he'erd of him before !"
~The total distance between ST. Louis aud
San Francisco, by the new overland ropte,B B
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-02-11

~ daipS and others situate IN H0peWeIl town
ship. Bedford county. and taken ia execution a.
the property Of Thomas Kag.
ALS0-Oae tract Of land containing eos a.
cres, more or less: about 80 acres cleared and
uader fence, with , dwelling houses and l9a
stable thereon erected; adjoining lands OF Wiz
liam Iatns, Solomon Smht. and Others.
ALS0-0ae tract Of land containing 100 a.
cres, more or less; about 80 acres cleared and
under fence, with a log dwelling aud kilchra
attached aud log 0afn thereon rrrctad-a!so 40
apple orchard thereon; adjoining lands 81 Def
William I,las, Arnold Lasl,ley and others.
ALSO-0ae other tract OF laad containing
53 acres. mere or less, unimproved; adjoining
lands Of John johnson, John Bennett & others.
ALSO-One ether tract known as The man
sion place, containing go acres, more or less;
about 80 acres clrared and under fence, with
dwelling hoase ana store room attached, dou-
bic log barn, frame stable, aud other out-build-
ngs thereon erected; adjoining lands of Mrs.
Nancy Ebin, Eliza McIIish, Joshua Browning
aud others. And all The above described lands
situate IA Southampton township, Bedford coun-
". and taken in execution as the property oil
William Lashlry.
ALSO,
81 Defendant, D. ). SrrkstressrT's right, IL
liz. interes, and claim. in and 10 Que tract Of
Iaad, called Buck Bottom. containing 60 acres
more or less. about acres cleared and uodr,
fence. with a story and halfpianl hous. there
on erected. adioining lands Of VIM. Forr-,tsr.
on the west and The Janrata river on the north
and rasl-sit.ate in HONEYWELL towusl.ip. Bed
ford county and taken in execution as th,. nroe-
erty cfDaxid 5. Be.kstresser.
ALSO.
Ooe lot orsround N the town Of HONEYWELL.
fronting about 90 feet on front street and rx-
teuding back to the furnace race and to an al
ley, on the north. lying triangular, containing
about one eighth OF an acre-siuaie IN Bread
Top township, Bedford comfy, and taken ia
execution as ihe property OF Thomas W. HoE-
ton ALSc,
oae 'Fact OF land containing 50 acr"S, more
or less; ABOUT ~ acres cleared aud under ience,
win Two story leg houSr, cabin house and
double log barn thereon erected; adjoining lands
"i F" 'iiiam blackburn isaac topprti and 9TH
ers-s't"ate IN Napier township, Bedford coun-
ty, aad taken IA execution as the property oi
All Dt't, William Pation's interest, in and
49, " '' - '''"@I ~
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-02-11

a FAST CALIFORNIA BOY.-A cores pondrnt
Of the San Francisco Golden Era, tells the
following story
sin riding from IlIiaoistown 10 Nevada, !
mislook The trail, and after travelling abou,
twenty miles across gulches ard through chappa-
raj, with guide save the sun, I struck thick
| ly peopled region some two or three miles south
OF Nevada. Observing lad ten or twelve
years OF age engaged. in washing pan OF dirt in
little pool ofwater not far of, RODE up fJr The
purpose of iaqairin5 be direction and distance
TO Nevada, when The following conversation
ensued
My little nan, can you tell me- how far it is
10 Nevada :"
Don't you know !''answered he lad, rising,
and giving ne a leerish look.
J gj;.l 5}f @@itr>e net should not inquire II
"Nhat do you wan; to know Ior -.
going there, and are you lost, and caai fad tht
way 2"
"Yes, / am going there, if ii is necessary tol
! you TO know. Now, how far Is II, and wbic!
direction shall l take -
| ''Do you want to take the longest or the sbor-
test road 2" inquired the little rascal, with a
malicious gria wrinkling his dirty face.
! The shortest, OF course, if there are more
roads than oae,'' said l, impatiently.
''W ell, JGst take IIght up over she hi! there,
and don't mind the chaPparal, and you'll reach
Nevada before night, :or saint more'n two miles
and half But" continued the boy, ''triI ne
are you constable, tax collector, doctor, or
what -
$50 TO The devil, you young imp - was my
answer, wheeling my horse and starting off.
'.Hod up,' yelled the boy with an energy
that stopped me in spite OF myself. ''Now
don't get your back up, old teller Here
take drop Of this twill do you good y and
| be held up bottle.
"What have you there ~ inquired, hardly
able to repress smile.
..Why, whiskey. to be sure. Take swig.-
It's first rate. 'Twont burt you"
"Wha do you drink ~hiskey !" said l
attempting TO look surprised.
He gave me look, and such look, too-so
full Of contempt and pity at my ignorance-as
he threw himself back and replied, measuring
and emphasizing each word, ''Do-I-drink
Uhiskey! Just cock your eye, stranger, and
see." He shut one eye knowingly, pac, he
bottle to his lips, and | turned and left HIM
| nibbiing at the nozzle.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-02-11

E"Iknow," said T,psey, "water is fns
thing, but il is 50 dreadful thin."
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-02-11
Il THRILLING NARRArIFE.

Twas fearful night, the storm king oct oi hu-
NOR, let loose the bowling wind and prlting ra1
and clothed the earth with pail OF darkness, a;
dense and impenetrable as an Egyptian sepul-
chre all the instructive life was hushed, save
the tempest bird, whose shrill scream mingled
with the crashing blast and made il more terri
ole in IFS midnight frenzy.
Twas dark as midnight, trees whose huge
limbs moaned and sighed piteousiy, were rude
Iy los sed aOout, and ever aud anon great masses
OF motilated timber fell to the ground. Before
an open window stood beautiful girl, her
glossy ringlrts waved like streameTs to lie pas
sing v ind, her exquisite form, which bore The
impress Of no5lvness innate, was sp!rndidly
erect, and her flashing eyes toll Of excited las
tire, shone brightly through the impeneirabIe
darkness. Proudly she stood defying the temp
est in wrath, See her rosy lips separate like
the leafet oftbe morning rose, and with one
tremendous effort she screams out at the top OF
her voice:
''Jim, If you don't le, that pigs tail 60, marin
viii ttlash you ike thunder :"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-02-11

1EWhy is 1t easier to be a clergyman than
physician! Because it is easier TO preach than
to practice.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-02-11

QZThe total distance between ST. Louis aud
San Francisco, by the new overland ropte,i is
2765 miles.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-03-11

The Petersburg tya IFs7s has the folIswing ac-
count Of ucee,sful swindlc:
Messrs. Enders, Sutton & Co, Banksrs. Of Rich
mond, were successfully diddled cut o 81, leo by
a swindier, who presented at heir eouater on Sat
urday check purportipg 10 have been drawn dy
Paul Hutton, payable % sscJrrency,' and marked
across the face good. b. A. L. Archer, teller Of
the Exchange Bank il Pete sburg. The foIger Is 9.
thin. we'll drossed cad looking person, about
swentySeight years OF age, and nearly SIX feet in
height. who during various journeys TO his city,
reg stored his pame at the BeiingbFook Hotel ms j.
Osborn. He first appeared about two weeks SINCE
and applied 10 Paul Hint GA tosfll them uneurrent
funds on South Carolina for which he received their
checks, which, it has since been asceriasned, he
sold in Richmond. He usually brought shout $500
or 81 900 OF uncurent funds 10 them, and only once
more than that smOunt, when he presented So, 600
worth. This was only day or two before the per
petration Of the bold sWinde, in Richmond. He
appeared to be well acquainted with bank usage in
all his transactions here and he disposed Of about
1000 Of unourrent funds previous to perfeeting
himself in the knowledge necessary to the success
full accomplishment of doubtless previously arran-
ged corp d etat on other peoples funds N RehDOsd.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-03-11

The Opposition in Rutherford county held con-
ventiOn4t MurfresbOrO, on Monday and nominated
DE-. John W. Richardson for the Senate Maj A. NJ
Mcknight for Representative for the county, and
ex Rev. p R. Runnels for FlOater. The NurfresborO,
Nsps says: doctor Richardson is great speaker
He delights to his voice in political defamation.
We suppose from the opening of the canvass to the
fourth of August he will desire to speak for two
hours every day, except Sundays. His wonderful
ability a declAimer will be relied upon to carry
the whole ticket through. His stump speaking,
should he without opponent, will not be done
to secure his election, but for the purpose Of
thrusting his spear into Jack Woods and William
r. DOak To defeat them will be the end and aim OF
of his efforts. We ask the people of Rutherford if
they can look with indifference on an exhibition Of
this kind"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-03-11

The announcement Of Gov. BRowK's death has e1A
cited the deepest emotions of throughout
entire community. The nation mOurns the loss Of
the patriot and Statesman, but We feel tenderer
grief at the death Of friend. Here he was known
aud loved by men Of all classes and of all psrties
for all had experienced his kindness. Here the
sad bereavement most deeply felt and here his
name viii be longest cherished.
A large number Of our citizens assembled at the
Court House on yesterday to testify the affection
which they entertain for the memory Of the good
and great maD who has passed from among US for
ever. The proceedings, the occasion, were NO
idle ceremony-Do formal testimonial Of respect.
The resolutions and speeches give only feeble ex
preston Of the feelings which psrVaded the asssmb-
ly; no words however eloquent, can fully express
our grief at the rreparabs loss we have sustained
in the death Of Gov. BRowS or cur sense Of his
private and public worth.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-03-11

The DEFEAT OF THE PosToFFIcE BLL.-ITs En-
feet or THR MAIL SERvIcE-The Washington
Union in an editorial on the defeat of the DILL ma
king appropriation to conduct the mail service of
the government says it places 1t out of the power
of the executive to maintain the existing mail SER
vice, and then adds:
The department at NEST, can use the accruiDg re-
ccps up 10 the close of the fiscal year. the Both of
June. Nearly all moneys appropriated at the last
session hsve been exhausted, so that the accruing
Income is all that is available, and even this income
will not be available after the LIST of July next OF
course it is the duty Of the administration at
to adjust the service 10 the means in its hands
This will require prompt suspension of great
many routes, and general reduction Of oil others
Within few weeks the country will be able to de-
tsrmine the wisdom of the p.licy which controlled
lis representatives in thus striking down the most
Important and necessary branch of its public bu>
sness.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-03-11

Perhaps the most remarkable Of the many Burns
bsnquets in Scotland took place st the village of
Alyth. A number of the female admirers OF the
poet resolved on having tea party, composed of
women exclusively. Sixty of them assembled in a
hall, where all enjoyed themselves with comforta-
BILE tea, under the presidency Of one Of their sex.
After refreshment, their husbands were admitted,
when there were reels, polkss and vocal music.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-03-11

Coon SKATING BY LADY A young lady Of
NsWburypOrt Mass who, in company with another
lady, few days since wished TO 90 from Lowell to
Lawrence, preferred skstes and the Merrimao to the
and railroad, and made the passage Of ten miles
in forty minutes Fer portion Of the way there
was q strong heed wind, OF the feat might have been
accomplished in less time
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-03-11

At the Circuit Court at Jonesboro' three gentle
men declared themselves candidates to represent
the Senatorial district composed of the counties of
Washington, Sullivan, Carter and Johnson. They
we're GODFREY NAVE, ESQ, OF Carter, and Gel.
GEORGE McCLELLARD and JAMES J. 0DELL, of Sui
IgKn county. The former declared himself an n-
dependent candidate; the two latter are good Dem
OcrAts, and very properly willing to submit
their claims to the decision of convention