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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07

ACADEMY OF Musc.-" Don PasquaIe" was sung last
night the second Of Pccolomins farewell performances
The house quite full, and much fashionable
than on Monday The distribution Of the opera
which is not often cnjoyea altogether has not been ap
preached here within recollection Piccolomin finds
in the role Of Norma character which her supremacy
acknowledged by the most hypercrcal of her judges
Nohpg can be more charming than her performance Of
this most lively and piqunnt role Last night she was in
the best Of Spirits and improved upon the very agreeable
souvenirs Of her previous performances The audience
was fascinated and enthusiastic the highest degree
Ifiepo was in good voice, and sang the music, which
peculiarly suited 70 his pure aud sympathetic voice.
mrably Mtore Barili made his debut this as DR..
Maotesta which he sung well and acted with grace, ee
eanco and spirit Magsorot, though little ponderous,
was as good as the bulos generally days. The
demand being light the supply 10 getting limited By
and bye they will be as as Egyptian mummes.
incidental 10 the Opera would suggest that Mr. Stra-
kosch would confer favor on large number of poo
pie who are mot In trade by suspondng the juvenile
operations in books FANS pictures &C., during tho per-
fOrmHucc IL is bad enough during the cn accs but alb
solutely unbearabe while the rs going on. The
number Of boys too has lately been increased 70
footing
Today there will 30 masinse-two full operas, "Luca'
and Ia Seyva Padrona," with Pccoomni In both. An
immense crin0line crush Is inevitable.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07

and 70 much the better for the same classes Of
people here. Our fashionable birds Of passage
will be obliged to seek their pleasure aud spend
their money at home; 1t may be for several years;
for when the war commences 1t will not be easy
to fix the date of its concl usion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07

THE CENTRE OF Our CTvuLzATIoN-THE TELE-
and energy of the New York daily press is ra.
pidly tending to make this metropolis the great
point of Capitalization for the enterprise of the
entire continent-the centre from which radiates
most Of what constitutes the prosperity and glory
ofthe country, and to which it is directed, as the
threads which comprise the spiders web all
tend to the nucleus in its middle. The COM
merce, the learning, the scientific knowledge
concentrated here, nay, the very geographical
position of New York, with its two water ap-
proaches opening into the ocean, covered with
net work Of steamships, the two magnificent
rivers which encircle it, the railroads which
converge in its very heart, all tend to make it
the centre of civilization on the American con.
tinent. And no Insignificant auxiliary to this
result is the printing telegraphc system, which
here is rapidly approaching the point Of perfec-
ton. Witness the astounding works which have
been performed by this agent of late years.
The great speech Of John c. Calhoun, which
appeared in the HERALD, word for word, as de-
ivered in the Senate Chamber at Washington,
at o period when telegraphing was comparatively
in its infancy later STILL the full reports of the
Webster trial, received daily from Boston; and
the browning wonder, the report transmitted by
the American Printing Telegraph Company
covering page of our journal every day-of the
trial Of D. E. Sickles at the national capital
1t cannot be denied that the success Of the
telegraph is attributable in great degree &c
the spirited support it has received from the
daily press; certainly the patronage of the news
papers has stimulated it to excrtion, and called
forth its greatest triumphs The time Is not far
distant when the correspondents of this Journal,
at all points, will be instructed as they are now
in some cases, to drop their letters not in the Post
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07

ANOTHER FATAL FLUID AoclDKST.-We learn thai Mrs.
Mary rotton wife Of Mr.. John lotion, Of FlatbusA L. l.,
and daughter Of Mr. Henry Parkinson westpor ccnA
lost her life yesterday by her clothes taking Ore from
fluid lamp She was shocklngy burned, and fingered IN
great distress from half past o'clock IN tho morning 70
nine O'Clock last evening" when ale expired. hrS'
xss ,.eEtl H. ee yeais o. ase
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07

The HANCOCK HousE.--1t is stated by the Boston
orelisr that the will OF the ato John Hancock is to DO
oonestd by OF the relatives who were cut Off with
chilling and unless all the parties will join IN release,
reRotnops for the purchase OF the Hancock House must
q az IAe UvLciIscu v LlAc suit
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07

EFFECT OF THE WAR IN EUROPE UPON AME-
RIcAN TRAvELLERs.-There has been no general
war upon the Continent Of Europe for nearly fifty
years, and during that time American emigra-
ton to Paris, Germany and Italy has increased
many fold. Numerous American families reside
in Rome, Florence and other italian cities
Many have children at the German schools and
colleges; others live in the south Of France, in
Switzerland, or nestle IN cosy hooks along the
Rhine. The effect of thewar will be, first, to
seud all these residents to Paria, or London (for
who knows that the city Of Paris may not again
be occupied by foreign troops, as in 1915, by the
ailics), and, secondly, to arrest the usual sum-
mer travel to Europe. So much the worse for
toe Earopcan shopkeepers, tavern landlords, &c.,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07
Loss OF the Bark Aerial.

BALTIMORE. May 9, 1859.
The bark Aerial, from Wilmington, N. c. bound TO Ha-
vana experienced heavy gale on the 22d uN sprung
aeak and capsized The rescued after being
on the wreck two days, by vessel bound TO Liverpool
subae quenty they transferred TO the brig Princess
and brought here.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07
Character OF the Contest In Europe-Wm II
be q General C0nhagratsoa3


be a General Conha&ratioa1
We publish elsewhere to-day complete sy-
nopsis of the compacts made in lSl4-l5, at Paris
and Vienna, for the partition of Europe and the
perpetual exclusion of Napoleon and his heirs
from supreme power in France.
These compacts, so frequently alluded to with
virtuous assertions of respect by European
statesmen, have been repeatedly violated, either
by direct act or by consent by each and all of
the contracting parties. The independence Of
Cracow has been destroyed, Belgium torn from
the Netherlands, the German peoples robbed of
their promised constitutional forms, the rights Of
Switzerland invaded by Prussia, Russian designs
vigorously pursued against Turkey, German
Power created in Greece, Austrian garrisons
showed into Italy, and, to crown all, Napoleon
and the Napoleonic ideas reinstated in France.
In a word, the Vienna compact has been reduced
to the position of common strumpet to the
crowned heads Of Europe. 1t is to sweep these
from the statute book that the present war in
Europe is begun. Whatever may be the present
assigned motive for its commencement, that will
- --'-"N WORE of the present
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07
The Obcrlin Rescuers.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 8, 1850.
Six Of the Obern rescuers pleaded guilty this morning,
and were sentenced each to Of twenty five dollars
and twenty four hours imprisonment Bushnell Ia not yet
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07

Disaster to the Steamer Jacob TRADER.
CINCINNATI, May 9, 1850.
The steamer Jacob raber, in attempting to land at tho
wharf here this morning. struck pile Of pig ron which
had been covered by the late rise in the river and sank
In ten feet Of water She afterwards took fire. and win
probably prove total loss She insured in this oily fer
$1,000
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07
Literary and Political Squabbles.
THE COUNT GuROwsKI TO GREELEY AND THE OTHER
TRIBUNE PHILOSOPHERS.
The subjoned paragraph appeared in the Tribune of


THE COUNT GuROWSKI TO GREELEY AND THE OTHER
TRIBUNE PHILOSOPHERS.
The subjoned paragraph appeared in the Tribune Of
Thursday
THE ATTACK.
The Springfield Republican having dissented from the
views OF the Count de Gurowsk in his attack upon
the "New American CycopRdan and it's editors that
eminent nobeman has replied by sending TO the editor Of
the hputcds copy OF rather dsreputable journal Of
this CITY, bearing the inscription in his hand writing
To the great ass of the Springfield Republican," But for
the fact that the Count de Gurows common man.
but parsonage Of very ancient birth, familiar with the
pest european society," where no be admitted
VINO not replete with culture refinement and gerteness
the Ruolicon might perhaps have been led TO suspect
small degree favored with approach 10 backguardsm
and the low language of gross personal vupeaton but
noer the suspicion can for moment
DC entertained There be question but that II il
simply Russian or Polish aretocratc method OF demon
stratpg the sodty ofones learning the strength of ones
reason, and the beautiful propriety Of ones manners
To which that eminent nobleman replies - follows:
REJoNDKR.
To THE EDITOR OR EDITORS OF PERSONALITIES IN THE New
York TRIBUNE
II Is natural for you to take up the Springfield Rpub
cdr against me. When one brays the others answer
Si.nilis siil Qdedd Bot the OF the proiared
succor would induce many to chasse this being the
your kind. Ny principles Of honor however, condemn
such violence for satisfaction Ia honorable only when de-
manded aud received from persons OF similar convictions
and conceptions Only equals can Offend aud only against
equals any offence be resented The abusive language
Of drunkard, rulan or the barking OF dog are not
poticed apply the rule TO wbatever henceforth
the editors of personalities Id the Tribune will say of me-
mindful Of the dictum:
Cum aeycore dunn cerio, etc.
NEW YORK, May s, 1859. GUROwSKL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07
Forgery ut Salem, Mass.

BOSTON, Nay 8, 1862
AT an investigation at Salem on Monday last, by two
agents Of the United S.ates Treasury Department Mr. G.
W. Muet Inspector Of Customs, testified that the sig
natures Of FIVE hundred persons petition recon.
mendng Dr. George B. Loring for Collector Of Salem In
1862 forged in his presence by Messrs Lorins and
G. W. Pike. The latter is now Collector Of Salem Dr.
LorDg, aing Uostoctorsnlp appointed
Postmaster Of Salem the recon mendson Of said pet
ton Several pron,ina~s H----.-
-..ocrats declare their alleged
signatures to the petition forgeries
is not known what action will be taken In the
premises but Mr.. Pixies opponents confident Of his
removal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07
Execution OF a Murderer

| Execution OF Murderer.
| CHICAGO, May 9, 1859.
Michael McNamee was executed this afternoon for the
| murder Of bis wife last July.
respite was granted in the of Michael Finn Vhe
was also to have been hung to day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07
Suicide at Montreal.

MONTREAL, May 6, 1859.
A pensoner named Joseph Brauley, threw himself in
front Of train entering St. Johns, this afternoon, and
was instantly Killed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07

NEWARK, May 8, 1859.
The directors Of the Morris and Essex Railroad Company
yesterday resolved to extend their road from the terminus
IN this city TO New York, and to raise million dollars
new capital for the purpose. Their stockholders arc
called to meet on the 18th Of May carry out the details
The extension will probably 60 to Hobokea ferry.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07
AIRS IN WAsHlNQTcS;.,


I'm Moxtco-Rishard Chi
The Liberal Caus~ of chs ry~...
DEN md the Influence nr~ 1870
ON European AH&irs-Tn> ST.
bies-Brighsm Young OMers 70 'Iae
HAormon' Interest In Utah, dScs
OUR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DESPATCH.
WASHINGTON, May o, 1865.
Senior Mata bad long interview wsh the Secretary q
State to DAY with reference to Mexican affairs His let
ters from Mexico are encouraging he entertans ~
doubt OF tho triumphant success Of the liberal party
is intmated that Mr. Richard Cobden during bis late
scourn at the White House, awaited himself OF the omar
tuny to sound the President the subject or moraa
interroson Of the United States in the present taneasl
and menacrg affairs Of Europe Il Is certain that Ensiish
statesmen greatly alarmed and the wsest are unaSe
to forsee 10 what terrible issues the present oompcaons
are TO lead.
Tho Mormon imbrogo bids fair TO be speedily and per-
manentiy settled. It appears that Brigham Young has
submiaed proposition " company Of capitalists sen
all their right, title and interest 70 Utah Territory for
reasonable sum Of money and to leave the Territory
WITHIN specined Time Some Of the company said 10
be here, consulting with the administration The mater
has been kept thus far profound secret They desire
the aid Of the government In carrying IN this praise
worthy undertaking. and it is highly probable that Ia
government will lend them oil the aid in its power II
cannot be effected any other way tho subject will 10
laid before Congress at its meeting.
The President to-day appointed William D. Bishop, Il
Connecticut, Commissioner of Patents
Tile GENERAL NEWSPAPER DESPATCH.
WASHINGTON, May 8, 1852
General Cass had an interview with Lord Lyons yes
terday and with Senior Malta to-day business connect
ed with their respective governments
Utah affairs still occupy the attention Of the govern
ment. Judge Cradebaugh has not, reported been 70
moved, although the probability is that he will be.
Twenty six Third Assistant Engineers of the Navy hay
ing passed the usual examination have been warranted
These viii supply the deficiency Of such officers which
has for come months existed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07

the N,agsra's mas before doing much Steam communal
cation frequent that scarcely the news by one
arrival becomes fully understood before that BY the next
looked for with anxiety and in some degree to the hin
ORANGE Of business In the present instance the ne VS. ~
the Niagara has been such to MAKE the arrival OF ner
succe regarded with times the interest would
otherwise have BEEN because her accounts Will PROBABLY
prove decisive peace war; The actual occurrence
of hostties will not likely greatly aggravste CONNER
csI affairs which have already suffered in anticipation Of
war Flour was active and hrmer, more especially for
the good and higher grades. Southern -four was also
active and Armer Wheat fir n, with moderate sales
at full prices. Corn better and In good demand
Pork heavy, with moro doing: sales Of new mess
made at si6 1sX 3l6 IS; clear at $40 50 $40
75 and prime at $l2 70 $l2 75 Sugars were steady
and active with sales Of about 800 hhds II prices given
in another column. Coffee was steady, with moderate
sales. Rice Arm and active with GALES Of about 900
casks at 3c a4Hc. The tea sale passed off with spirit
the green's sold well and fully up 70 previous prices
while the ooongs at rather easier rates compared to
previous transactions No lots OF moment passed.
and the whole catalogue gone through with Freghts
without important change in rates, while engage
ments were moderate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07

| The Southern Baptist Convention.
| RICHMOND, Va, May Q, 1889.
The Southern Baptist Convention mot to-day, and the
attendance was large. DR.. Richard Fuller OF Baltimore
was chosen President.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07

The Case OF Sclvls and Mares.
SAVANNAH, May 9, 1859.
The jury TO day in the Sevs and Mares charged
with hitting out the bark for the slave trade rea-
dereda verdict Of not guilty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-07

Name. 10 0"~ VIZ M. .sf"' Destination.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-11-11

The NUMBER THREs.-When the
world was created, we find land, water
and sky !; sun moon and stars. Noah
had but three sons, Jonah was three
days in the whales belly; our Savior
passed three days in tomb. Peter
denied his Savior thrice. There were
three Observation-Disclosures Isaac and
Jacob. Abraham ente, tanned three
angels, Samuel was called three times.
"Simon, lowest thou me ?" was repeat
ed three times. Daniel was thrown in
to den with three lions, for prayins
three times . day. Shadrach,, Mesh
ach and Abednego were secured from
the flames Of the oven. The Ten Com
mandments were delivered on the third
Gay. Job ha | three friends. St. Paul
speaks of faith, hope, charity, these
three. Those famous dreams of the
baker and butler were to come to pass
IN three days /; and Elijah Frustrated
himself three times on the body Of the
dead child. Sampson deceived Delilah
three times before she di covered the
source Of his strength. The sacrel
letters on the cross are I. H. s. There
are three conditions for man: earth,
heaven and hell there are also the
Holy Trinity. = In mythology there are
three Graces Cerebus with his three
heads Neptune holding his three
tcothed staff the oracle Of Delphi cher
ished with veneration the tripod; and
the nine muses. sprang from three. In
nature we have male, female and off
spring.; morning, noon and night.
Trees group their leaves in threes I;
there is the three leafed clover. We
have fish, flesh and and fowl. The ma
jority Of mankind die at thirty. what
could be done in mathematics without
the aid Of the triangle ? witness the
power of the wedge; and in logic thee
premises are indispensable. 1t is q
common phrase that three is a luc J
number Knickerbocker. -s,s 4
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-11-11
How TO DANISH Discomfort AND

How TO DANISH Discomfort AND
ScANDAL.-An excellent clergyman,
possessing much knowledge Of human
nature, instructed his large family Of
daughters in the theory and practice Of
music. They were all observed to be
exceedingly amiable and happy. A
friend inquired if there was any secret
in the mode Of education. He replied,
"When anything disturbs their temper.
I say to them, 'slng,' and if l hear
them speak against any person, l call
them to sing to me /; and SO they have
sung away all causes OF discomfort, and
every disposition to scandal" The
charms of music 70 to the heart.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-11-11
LOCAL NEW S


Fey We are indebted to Hon. S. A
Douglas for pamphlet copy of his reply to judge
Black.
a. At a meeting of the Scott County
Agricultural Society in Davenport. on Saturda,
last, Suel Foster Esq, of Muscatine, was nominal
ed for member of the Board of Trustees of he lows
state Agricultural College and Model Farm.
good domination. Fa
ACCIDENT WITH SUGAR MILL.-We learr
from MIR. B. s. Cone, residing across Cedar river
that one of his sons, a lad of nine years, few
weeks ago lost his arm above the elbow, by being
caught between the rollers of sugar mill, used fol
crushing Chinese sugar cane. This sad accident
should serve as a warning to those engaged about
mill of this character. ~ +
nkF Two citizens of this place were ar
rested, Sunday, and taken to Rock Island to an.
swer the charge of very grave otfense, committed
some time since. Two other persons, residing on
the opposite side of the river, in whose house the
ofease is alleged to have been committed were also
arrested as accessories. We forbear mentioning
names or particulars at present, not knowing upon
what grounds the charge is based. We have heard
an intimation that it is malicious prosecution.
PoRK BARRELs.-The Decali0n brought
up from Burlin.ton, Sunday morning, about 200
pork barrels being only portion of lot purchas-
ed by MIR. Butler in that city. The Lake City also
landed this morning 400 lard kegs aud over 200
hogsheads and half hogsheads for the use of But
iier's pork house. sTney were from Cincinnati.
viii some one who knows tell US why all this COOP
erage could not be done cheaply in Muscatipe as
in Burlington or Cincinnati?
ScARLhT FEvsR. The prevalence and
virulence of thi. disease renders everything per-
tanning to it generally interesting. Belladona is
as possessing not only great curative
but also D, eventive powers, in scarlet fever. A
! MUSICIAN in Indianapolis presents score Of au-
thorites to prove the yirtne Of this medicine in
such cases The Baltimore Sun seriously announces
a simpler remedy, no other than rubbing the
patient with fat bacon That paper says is receive
ing testimonials of astonishing and speedy cures
wrought by il. @sss +
QuAL4FIoATIoNs OF TEAcuRRs. For the
benefit of teachers who have not yet obtained or
renewed their certificates it is proper to state that
sec s8iss the Common cchoelAet 10 thus explicit
upon the point in question - s4tsgw 8arFs
.sNo person shall be employed to teach Q common
school, which is to receive its dstribuive share of
The school fund, unless he shall have certificate
Df qualification, signed by the tousty eapsrintend.
ant of the county in which the school 10 situated
and any teacher who commences teaching such
school, withous such certifcate, shall forfeit all
claim to compensation for the the time during
vhioh ha tanchea Withoutnuch certi6cate -
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-11-11

ToADs AND THEIR SKINS. Mr.. Ed
itor I'm short article in the Fax-
mer about toads, it says: "He rolls
up his old coat in a pile, and swallows
it," @a
Now as I have s zen him take off his
coat and pants, and a friend has seen
another do the same thing, in precise
ly the same way, it may be interesting
to others to know the process. About
the middle Of July, l found toad on
a hill Of melon, and not wanting him
to leave, hoed around him. He APP
peared sluggish, and not inclined to
move. Presently l observed him
pressing his elbows against his sides,
and rubbing downwards. He appeared
so singular, that watched to see what
he was up to. After few smart rubs,
his skin began to open straight along
his back. Now, said /, old fellow,
you have done it; but he appeared to
be unconcerned, and kept ON rubbing
until he had worked down all his skin
into folds on his sides and hips then
grasping one hind leg with both his
hands, he hauled off one leg Of his
pants the same as anybody would, :hen
stripped the other hind leg in the same
way. lie then took his cast off cuticle
forward, between his fore legs, into
his mouth and swallowed it: then, by
raising and lowering his head swallow
ing as his hea ! came down, he stripped
off the skin underneath until it came
to his fore legs, and then grasping one
of these with the OPT osite hand, by
considerable pulling stripped of the
skin changing hands, he stripped the
other, ahd by slight motion Of the
head, and all the time swallowing, he
drew it from the throat and swallowed
the whole. The operation seemed to
be an agreeable one, and occupied but
a short time.-Wsw England Farm.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-11-11

OPIUM RA1sIEa.-The Chinese, una
bic to exclude opium from British India,
are beginning to raise it thems Ives.
Some Of their poppy fields are des-
cribed as magnificent when in blossom.
When the pop les are we'll headed, four
cuts are made across their heads, and
the juice is scraped off every morning
with bamboo knife and deposited in
. hollow bamboo at the CATERERS side,
where it is left to harden into the Bit
ter black paste, which has such mag
ical power over the human brain and
nerves.