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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-22

burned on the 29th, involving loss of over $50
600. General Scott reached Portland on the 2lst
General Harvey left Portland after the arrival
of General Scott at that place, but on what bust.
ness is not stated.
The trial of Mr.. Warren Leland, landlord of the
Metropolitan Hotel, of this city, on criminal
charges in connection with the Colchester Bank
defacation, was to have taken place at Colchester
yesterday, but owing to the nsn-attendance of
Jones, the defaultng cashier, who was afraid to
face the music" the case was dismissed and Mr.
Leland honorably discharged. Our special reporter
sends US full report Of the proceedings
| meeting was held last evening at the Church Of
the Purifans, Union square Dr. Cheever's), con.
vened Tor the purpose Of receiving statement
| drawn up by certain members OF the church. with
| reference to the mission Of Miss Johnson 70 EnS.
land for the raising Of money for the church
in question. A most protracted discussion
followed the reading of the abatement
The meeting was thinly attended, there be;nu
but few more than one hundred persona nre
sent Opinion was pretty equally divided, however
as to the propriety and improperly Of such an an
peal being made, special umbrage having been
taken to the letter Of Dr.. Cheever to the Rev. Mr.
spurgeon, of London, with reference to the alleged
hostile spirit manifested against him by portion
Of his own congregation and the general body Of
the pro.savery party Of the country. The
debate was very animated, and personals
ties were freely INDUCED in by the sup
porters Of the statement (Which was spe.
ciany drawn up for transmission to England,
and with view 10 assist Miss johnson on her mis-
sion on the che side), and those who were opposed,
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ATTEMPT TO Buy Up A COUSCILNAy-The
Cincinnati Commercial tells story about an
attempt made upon the virgin honors Of Coun-
oilmen Of that city, by Il verdant German, who
desired to become q contractor for cleaning OF
the streets. The German had a longer purse
than any of his rivals and deemed the Cinein-
natl City Fathers anything but immaculate
Having sent in n tender for the work, he called
a few days ago, upon Mr.. Mack. Councilman
Of the Second Ward, when the following con-
versstiOn took place:
. You be's Mr.. Mack, Councilman, sh!" he
asked
am that person, replied Mr. NJ, who is
one OF our most sterling business men
Neli, l be's der man vat bids for clean der
streets come tO see you about dat'
very we'll, sir, replied Mr. Mack.
want you to vote for me"
" You do, eh l''
on votes to give me the work, unit I gives
you Won hoondred toller," e'e'
What" exclaimed Mr. Mack
81 give you hoOndred tolIer, - coollv ranI;sd
the bidder ''p''u
"Whst in thunder do you men?" excitsdIv
inquired the indignant Councilman.
Dat give you hOondred toller," respond-
ed the undisturbed seeker after public work
"Do you know who you are talking to?''
. Yes, unit give you hOondred toller," was
the persistent answer.
"Do you mean to insult me2'
81 No, but to give you hoondred toller"
:. have notion to take you by the nose aud
kick you into the street," responded the exas-
perated Councilman,
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sion to watch this twain and from what we have
witnessed regard the animal by which this old
man Is led from place to place. as most sagacious
canine. At n certain hour each day he leads his
master to a particular eating house, pushes open
the door. and takes him to a table In walking
the pavements. should his master get too near the
curb, he instantly sackens the rope, thus warning
vehicle comes near them, he will again slacken
the rope, and IL necessary lead his master in an
other direction. He also conducts him to church,
gong up voluntarily to post near by the place
fOr his master to tie him, where he will remain
until the old man has performed his gious du-
ties In passing other dogs he always endeavors
10 avoid them, and has such rol over his dog
lsh prOpebsities that he has never been known 10
Indulge Ia any alterations inconsistent with his
duties to his blind master =
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Blondin's Fireworks at Niagara Falls.

Express, sept. z
Another great crowd assembled at the Fall.
night before last, to witness the novel evening
performance of NJ. BlOndin upon the rope
which is said to have been. asstheticalIy CON
sidered, the finest Of his exhibitions The
grounds upon both sides of the river were ilIu-
minated with locomotive lamps, and the sight
of the great cOncOurse Of people upon enc b
shore, seen in the glare of these blazing refec-
tors, was of itself worth some travel and ex-
pense. Blondin started from the American
shore little past 8 o'clock, announcing his
departure by the ascent of q rocket
He had attached to each end of his balan-
cling pole quantity Of various colored and
brilliant lights, which blazed finely as he trip-
ped down The slanting cable. But, unfortu-
nately, the lights upon one end of the pale fell
of soon after he started, and much of the in
tended effect was thus destroyed. The other
lights adhered until after he had passed the
centre, so that he was long time in view At
the centre Of the rope he sat down and rested
a moment, and before resuming his Journey
performed the feat Of standing upon his head.
When the last light fell he was totally swal-
lowed up in the darkness, and the spectators
were left to indulge their fancics and test their
faith in the man. Not long after a shout from
the Canadian shore announced his safe landing
Remaining but a little time he started upom
his return, envelOped in II perfect volcano of
fire, spOuting from II large number of Roman
candles by which he was surrounded. The
spectacle now was exceedingly fine. The fire.
works held out until he had reached about the
middle of the rope, whore he again halted
stood upon his head, and suspended himself
by his feet. lie hung dangling, head down
wards, until the candles were all burned out,
aud in that position he was lost to the view Of
the spectators. Although be disappeared under
rather frightful circumstances, we dare say
there were not many who folt any alarm du-
ring the succeeding moments, in which his
fate was unknown. The crowd waited pa
tiently for the fearless rope-walker to emerge
from the darkness, and it was not long before
the shouts upon this side informed those of the
opposite that Blondin was all right
We have not heard yet what is the next
novelty which Blondin proposes to introduce
in his performance
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Tableau Of " Nothing to Wear.o

From the Wheeling Intelligencer, August 30 ]
Frederick Wilmer, q German has been storp
ping for some days at the Wharf House, on
Water street, with his wife and child On
Sunday night he INDUCED his national propen-
slty in the absorption OF excessive quantities
OF intoxicating beverages. Consequence -
drunk Wilmer offered to bet a dollar that
he could swim the river without drowning.
One OF the guests at the Wharf House took the
Det. The reader will remember that Sunday
night was raw and chilly, and that a cold
stream Of water was not at all inviting
Wilmer diyested himself Of his clothes, even
to the buff, scOOped up a handful of water,
struck out Justify for the opposite shore lie
made some wild plunges, and stemmed the cur
rent with the case and safety of an amphibious
animal, until he reached the middle Of the
river, when those on shore heard a. muttered,
watery cry for help. Immediately boat put
out to the assistance of the swimmer; but, as il
did not reach him until he had almost reached
the other shore, the aquatic Teuton ssorned the
proposed assistance and ''paddled his own ca
noe to the end Of his destination. The boat
turned from whence it started and then it was
agreed that Winners clothes should be retained
on this side in violation of the contract entered
into before his departure.
wilmer sat down upon his launches when he
reached the land, and after waiting a reason
able time for the arrival of his harness con-
cluded, rather than risk his life in the water
agai.l, or freeze TO death, he would brave pub
hc indignation and come across the Suspension
Bridge lie accordingly clambered up the
bank, rushed on TO the bridge, shut his eyes
and started for the other end. 1t was early in
the evening, and, of course the sight Of man
In pure state of nature caused movement
among the many promenaders through whom
he passed.
Reaching the end of the bridge, Wilmer fully
realizing the extent Of his offence was panic
stricken. He started wildly down Main street.
and, running about square, lodged into HI
gers alley Although it was about churc h
time, and good many people were on the
sidewalk, Wilmer had wide berth His rapid
progress was not impeded in the slightest by
anything like crinOline. ''Room for the leper:
room" was the cry; and instantly the pave
ment was "all before him where to choose"
Officer ScroggiRs, hearing the excitement,
followed the nude figure, and after a spirited
chase, overlook him just before he got to where
he had FIRST plunged into the river After un-
doing the knots in his clothes, and arranging
the different pieces properly on his person he
was taken u Alderman Wright's Office where
he was fined ten dollars and costs In default
OF payment he was consigned to thirty days
imprisonment in the county Jail. Wilmer
failed to see the justice of his arrest and i'm
prisOnment. He referred to the primitive
state of ancient Adam as q precedent and
thought il was - of free country where
a man couldn't 20 naked when he had "noth-
ing to wea-"
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MUSICAL INsTRUGITIoN:
HARP, PIANO. GUITpR, SIN SINGfNGha.' llSha'

Prof DE CCENIEL'S long and practical expe-
tiencS l., the art Of Teaching Music e"ables w
M p;ns r. pursue suon method as to complete $G$
ing ordinary ability ia less than one hal the time
4sHaiy devoid 70 the study of Music under the in
Due attention paid to the proper muscular dcvel-
opInent oi ihe hands Tor obtaining equality, agility,
the Il ue manner OF rendering Music graceful, brll
llaht, ana expressve,-the whole o0mbinins the
same course of instruction pursued by ali Collie
gate professors In Europe.
n Only a limited number Of pupi's received.
Paitles WIS hing To mako their eneageInents will do
we'll 10 apply as soon as possible to
Prof. G. T. DE CCENlEL,
Musical Rep lsitory, Pa. ave-,
au y I'm bet. 10th and llth sbs,
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lcoMMUNIcATRD.

lCohhUNICATED.
EDITOR or TINE STAR: For some months mas, :.
large number Of the property-owners In this city
com mPosed OF gentlemen Of all political parties
have bern aytating the propriety of s,rrsnaa,in,,
Into the hands Of Congress our CITY Charter vybif
brtleVe VIII expire In ISGO, placing the sols
management Of this citys affairs under the imms-
alate direct on and control of the Government
fteiiminary measures. IL appears will at an early
o1y; oe had, In order 10 adopt sneh a course as
vii insure 4 speedy contamination of the pro-
POSfu cnJcct IL Is asserted that the accomplish
'eA Oi '1;s measure will place the city in a posi-
t4'i. 70 We Government in conformity TO the com
% Nrh . oi cessiOn agreed upon between the
'e' >. YES ana tue states of Marylan AZ Viz
s.uIa- ne accomplishment Of this measure will
PIosr quir relief to Congress. and Of great adj
se 70 Tue Interests Of this city, in many
Ios; Hooi and substantial reasons can b..
...I "a ia Sspport OF the proposition Of a sur
M Ot 'h' w charter, not necessary To be nre-
- present. The Object being simply Ia solicit
tue views, pro and cOs ffoln nartiss inte,eS,,1 -;
''S Iu''fs "riilre Of WasLip yton
hiI faitor' u you have tie terms OF cessiop ~
'Oih!'c' entered into between the UnItcd s,1t.s
anu tHe SLlts oi MARY land and Virginia its nI,h-
i loal; VI ss much as relates To this subject
would De very desirable. as IL would enJi,,T,.,,
80 O'.ehs ds 70 the terms agreed upon between
P1'"es CITIZEN
"oNpERFuL SAGAcITy OF Doc We supno..
every one has noticed blind old soldier from tb,
Soid''rs Home who daily visits the city led bv
noble looking dog. We Lave often taken occa
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WASHINGTON FEMALE INSTITUTE
w Under Lhs direction Of

Mrs. SMITH (late Principal OF tho Mystic Hall
SEMINARY; takes pleasure in giving notice that the
ahultloIal buildings and riding grounds on the es-
tate OF surgeon General lawson req ulste for the
WAsHINGToN FEMALE INs TITUTE, will soOn be fin
lsh'd and that, with corps Inexperienced tea h
eTs; she will open her Seminary there in October
she hopes the interest that her friends, and the
friends of education have been pleased 10 manfast
In her stem of atom VIII not lessen by her
rem9yal south; and that those from other parts Of
the United States, who have been unable To send
their daughters to her owing TO the climate and
distance Of Massachusetts, viii embrace this Op-
p0rtunlty, finding the District of ColumtIa of mole
genial temperature. and more accessible
The SEMINARY will he ofa high order and parents
and guardians are assured that no efforts or app-
ances will be wanting to secure the comfort thor
ough instruction, and elegance of their daus hters
Applications will be answered and pu pills received
until her limited number is complete. Number Of
day scholars limited For circulars address Mrs
ELIZA w. SMITH, Washington, ID. c.; Box
6U2. A lg-di w "a uI
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VI. WA, MUSICAL NOTICE.

NlR. WM; g. DIETRICH, Pupil of the Con-
servat9lre OF Prague, Bohemia. and late of w
New York, respectfully announces to the&EAx
eltLens OF Washington that, having been 1
Undue. d TO take charge of the organ and choir
"a one of the leading church-s in this place, he
3 p, PrSs9nsred e give INSTR LOTIONS On THE
riAklNn, ~ HARPl GUITAR. and ORGAN; also,
MrV VnHEAi kMRHsFG APPlisstiSns to 20 made si
,h snsrs eitcn ar will be found stating terms and
m uitheI particulars. fhs hest Of references given
81 ~, aPP,'c 'catlon CLASS IN SINGING will ~
ssvs nobn ss certain number Of pupils shall
"e'e '3osei'oeo tAeir names. ap q am
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A MUSICAL CARD.

a. r. LITTLE, PROFESSOR OF Music having
returned 10 Washington (aft.r the vacationJ W.
wishes to inform his friends and patrons, thattEX
he has esumed the duties OF his profession $GGX
Being the profess o, the musical department at
AnTick Ssmlrary. and having Iupils elsewhere. he
has but a Tow leisure hours 10 devote to prvats
scholars in this ty; to secure his services there
fore, early application is requested.
Terms nd clrcu ars To be had at w. G. Metzer-
OTIS Music Store cor. nth street n nd Pa. ayenne
Residence at DIR. Hunts, No. $40 Pa ave.
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DIANO FORTE AND ORGAN INSTRU..
TION.

MISS y. STUMPF, pupil OF HEINFETTER,
oseorated pianist of MANNHEIM, Germany r. ~.
spectfully intinates to the music loving cItI i&
years experience in teaching, is now prepared TO
reoevs pupils el her rs beginner or those moro ad-
vanced to give instructions on the Piano and Or
ran Terms moderate. Application can be made
and any orders left At Mr.. DeCGniel's Musical Re-
pository, Pa avenue, will meet due attention. I'm
exceptional reference as to ability can he given
III situation as Organist will be accepted.
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A SEMINARY FOR YOUNG LADIES
"A WILL BE OPENED AT
No. 4s9 street, betreen 81 and "a st,, Washing

= ton, ID. C., Septembtr lyt, l859.
MRS. GEN'L WHEELER. PRINCIPAL.
The object of this Institution will be the attain
ment OF thorough education from the elemental to
the ornamental branches Of polite literature, in
which Mrs. Wheeler W II be assisted by expert
enced and approved teachers.
Mrs. Wheeler has had long experience in teach
ing and 'ctfply solicits the patronage of her
friends and the public generally
Three or four young ladi will be reoelved into
the family as boarders, and be under the immediate
supervision Of the Princi pal.
Circulars be obtained on application To the
principal bookstores of the city to the Principal
iy l3 eOtOctl
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FkMALE TEACHERS

WO Young ladies, Sisters ex perienced teach
eTs, are deslrOus of entering seminary for LADIES'
to Instruct IN the following branches:
Voca! and Instrumental Music, Latin, French,
clan Painting.
For testmonials apply to the editor of the Star,
jy u 2awtf
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HOME SHOOL FOR BOYS AT WARWICK
l. between Washington and AlexandIia. Terms
gUases, and Mathematics, 500 per session payable
half session IN advance. Modern Languages and
Drawing extra. Session commences 8 ptembsr
2tn. and closes June SOth Address Rev. r.. X ,
lIPPfrT: Principal, Alexandria, Va.
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ITO HOUsEKEEPERs AND OTHERS.

ITO HOUsEKEEPERS AND OTHERS.
ITLOOK TO YOUR INTERESTn
BY Purchasing your Wood of
IL A PAINTER, at the led Sign. at the new
once, corner of 9TH and Canal streets, opposite
u You will not only be sure of fuR measure,
but you viii get your Wood Sawed in 2, s, or 1
pieces, III z and Split-LII any size desired.
III FIFTY ooEts per cord cheaper than II is sold
from sny other place in this city.
III His Wood Is of the Best Quality,l III
II He has the biggest Carts and Boxes,l IN
u The biggest Pine Knot Split for
kindllnE Wood,l III
kindling Wood III
UrAl delivered Free OF Charged
Free of ChargeS III
IL Notice. III lfthe above does not show how
ICMoney's Worth I'll
NoM please call at the above office iI , and try
t.-G You will get a quarter of a cord of the best
Sprnce Pine Sawed IN pieces Il = and Split-GE
for 81; pieces for 81 l21; pieces 81 25; or the
best Oak pieces Sl.Tx; s pieces Si.5D; pieces
Sl62h; or the best Hickory, pieces St.5i; pieces
Sl75; pieces g. All other parts of cord at same
Orders left at 9. w. X. Handy's, opposite Viii.
lards Hotel at Wm Balianty Ee's, 48s 7th street.
or at Pages wharf, at the foot fifth rompty at
tended to. Ohce removed to the north side of the
bridge corner Of 7th and Canal streets. The money
to accompany the order or be ready when the fuel
ieH A.PAYNTER. At PAGES Wharf.
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TAKE NOTICE
LII Persons owning prupsrty on the west side
Oi OTeeh street between Bridge and Stoddard SITS .
areTeqnIred, by an ordinance of the Corporation of
ncor etoWn,to nave Ih- foUtways fronting the he
PaVed win good hard hrlck, upon sufficient bed of
sharp ,aEd, And IN conformity to the legal graie of
th, hCtei. The cuThlng must Also be put in good
order. v lth new materials the use Of those now
there ii nc Tor tie purpose. The Improvement must
ne c:inRietei hy tue 10Th day of September ext
" viii then be maze by the subscr Iber and paid for
out 81 tne proceeds of the tax which has been im-
o"sed lor That purpose. The work mu.t In all re-
speets De done 10 manner to be approved by the
undeTslgn d, or II will be rejected.
Persons wishing To contract for much Of said
improvement as maI not be cumpet-l ly the IUt n
day oi SrpieniOsr next, can leave their proposals
scaled, at this office
HENRY ADDISON, Mayor.
MAYORS OFFICE,
Georgetown. ID. C., Aug. 10Th, 1852
5tawtS.pI0
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GEORGETOWN ADVERTIsEM'Ts

EUR HARPER'S FERRY-The fast and com
I modious steamer ANTELOPE, -
town every TGESDAY, THURS
DAY, and SATURDAY. at O'Clock IN. Re
MEDN NESDAY, ald FRIDAY, at O'Clock a. m
n; B. The Antelope makes an extra trip To Shap
and Sunday mornings. iy K 9,1,s
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DENTISTRY, &c.

II DENTAL. NOTICE
DR. NJ. LOOMS Will be absent from the cit
during the summer months, as usual, but
VIII return In the fall TO resume practice -,
as will be seen by further and timely no-eIIHD
toe. iy Is-tf
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A RRANGEMENTF FoR ls7e-Hours OF departure
md THOMAS COLINER: EaSLS

From washingten-Steamer Geo! !8<sez<.-.>.<s
Psge-at6&, g. and II .. m, In, 5, S, and 6x p. m.
From Washing gton-Steamsr Thomas Coliyer-st
and lO a. m, l2 M, 2, {. and p. m.
From AlexandrIa-Stea1er George Page-at s,
9, 10 ., m, ,Ilz a. H., lk,4, and 81 m
From A exsndria-Steamer Thomas Collyer-at
Friday mornings, when the Col yer will run her reg
plar trips 10 cunt Vernon, heretofore, and omit
her trips between Wsshin ton and Alexandra from
q. On. 10 ( p. m only.
The 81. ~ a. "a. and ~ p. m. boats from Alexan-
dria connect with the trains Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad for the North and West
The 6& q. IN. and ~ p. IA. boats from Washington
oOnrcct with the trans %! the Orange and AlerAu-
dria Railroad for the South and Southwest. ap Ii
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DENTAL NOTICI

n DENTAL NOTICE.
DR. HILLS has removed his office to the roomt
long occupied by DR. Ma ster, 1876 Peun'Ia@
avenue, between 9Th and 10th sts., wheref
he will be pleased TO see all who may desire I0EO
his services. For professional ability | am kindly
permitted TO refer to DIR. Malster. lad
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M LEWIS PAYNE,
w HOLESALE BOOTAND SHOE DEALER
Bridgs STREET, GsOTgSt0,ba. u. &.
The attention of the trade respectfully called 10
my stock Of Youths, Mems, and Boys'. &c
Cal. I.FSKlN SHOES, for summer wear kHf
al OF my manufacturer. RAV
Ny stock of PATENT LEATHER ~
WORK Is also assorted and well worthy Of atten-
ton.
A large lot of COARSE SHOKS aud BOOTS
suitable for sefvGnts) also on haad and constantly
making.
ilC Country merchants and others In want ere
InvIted To cal or address me at No. II Bridge St,
georgetown. ID. 4. ap22-f
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FRAB APPLE CIDER, IN BOTTLES AT rHE
- UNION BoTTLING DEror, GsOrgstotrr D. C.
Welnvitn the a't.,tign of the public to our stock
of pare CRAB APPLE CIDER, which Is row "a
sweet ~ II 1t was just from the press. Warranted
70 "e pure apple juice put up by us, expressly for
this market. 10y -'
au6 tStatesl Army & SHINN.
w BLACKBERRY BRANDY
w Havo lust received a stock of Turner'S
Hi.ACh BERRY BRANDY-sn excel lent reIUed,
ipt DarThea, &c Army & SHINN,
hu tSat,Sl Union Bot ling Depot.
TURNER'S
l. GINGER WINE,
We have just received ard have for sale TURNER'S
GINGER WiNE-a reliable remedy for Dyspepsia,
uehHraI Debility, WEAKNESS of the Stomach, Di-
Army 4 SIINN
aun (StatesD cor. Green and olive Sts