davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-04

NOVEL GROUNDS FOR A DIvoRcs.--A wo-
man in Cincinnati recently made application
for divorce on the ground that her husband
was COMPOUNDED fool. The magistrate in
formed her that II that were held to b. valid
reason in law, half the married people In
Porkopolis would be legally entitled to .
matrimonial separation. The woman appear.
ed comiorted by this assurance--wretched-
ness is always alleviated by numbrrs--and
departed in an improved state of mind, and.
with touch of consolation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-04

PRorosED CHANGE IN THE jury LAVA
petition has been presented to the Legisla-
ture of Massachusetts, praying that law
may be enacted, empowering three four.hs OF
more Of jury, in civil cases, to pass upon the
rights Of litigants and find verdict. This
petition was signed by some Of the most emf.
pent merchants of Boston.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-04

Acougs,r,ow OF rusx.- yyoshineto,. .ysn-
uarv. oO.--Tbe Report of the COMMITTEES an
Foreign Affairs, on Cuba, 10 The House.
traces the acquisition of territory aimee ire
revolution. Il estimates the Gull comwesee.
exclusive of constwj.e tradc between the Al.
Inp,jc and Pacific nj two hundred u,,ljions.
and believes In wear OF two N will ineresss
TO five hundred million, and asks whether
nations wLieh 10, an ADEQUATE cons ,d.,.tios
have placed ne n ,,ositjoi, 10 render the ~
of the Gull uscessity. can now fefpse eonl
cessjons i,seesso ~ "a. Inc sniov mert of thce.s
possessions, and saws Il Il a. imnortsnt q
remove Spain from Cuba now ~ H wa 10
remove Francs from f,ouinisnn h lsOa. Il
ccntras,s Bounparte'. wiIllnonsss 10 ell n
1909. with The reIuc,uuce Of Spnin 20 sell M.
wh,Ie making NO ob;ect;on 10 ALI tpr,jtorv
o. p.a,.. "a N,ri.nS M. -.r,.s 49,,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
New York and Eric Railroad.

There meeting Of the stockholders Of the above
road at No "a Cooper Institute last evening, for the
purpose Of nominating directors be voted for Tues
day this day. Among the rest were Messrs. Bruce,
Mills Ewbank and Alburtis.
DR.. H. G. Dunnel unanimously called to the chair,
and Mr. Thomas Ewbank acted az Secretary. There
between fifty and sixty gentlemen present.
Mr. GEO BRUCE stated that, through unfortunate cir
cumsances road had declined about three years ago.
and had continued to decline. But the directors who
were with it in the day of prosperity had maintained
their posts in the hour Of By changing the d-
rectors it hoped that impetus would be given
to the affairs Of the road The present directors
of little stock, and would prefer to know that If
they to lose their money they would lose it with
others who could afford to do One Of the present d.
rectors had two shares two had FIVE, few had
ten and fifty. The present President, Mr. Samuel
Marsh, had sixty five shares, and one half of the
directors together could than 500 shares
The directors had renomnated themselves and was
for the stockholders TO take the matter into their
hands, and their efforts for the improve
mcnt of the affairs OF the road.
member inquired whether the remuneration of the
directors would not be proper plan.
Mr.. BRUCE not prepared to recommend that
The present directors paid IS for each meeting they
attended, but he did not know that good results had
followed The business of the company had not been i'm
proved
Mr. VAN SrAvoRKy suggested the necessity of annual
meetings Of the stockholders He counseled the stock
holders vote freely irrespective Of tickets of any kind
The PRESIDENT agreed in the necessity for electng
emen directors who largely interested share
holders
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
AFFAIRS IN ITALY.

Progress OF the Peace Negottations-An
European Congress to be Held-Spcech
Of the King OF Sardinia, &c.
The Paris correspondent of the London Spectator says
there is still hitch in the peace negotiations per-
ssts in keeping Austrian army in vcnea When this
difficulty has been surmouned, the treaty will be signed
by Austria and France and the Congress will be held at
Brussels.
Tho London Hrdlds Paris correspondent says
The report Of France and Austria alone signing the
treaty peace corroboraed by private dispatches and
uness orders the contrary received from Barritz
the fact will doubt be officially made known before
many days.
The fourth and last Italian deputation from Romagna
was received by tho King Of Sardinia at Monxa on the
oath ut
The following is a summary Of the Kings reply
am grateful for the wishes Of the people Of Romagna
Of which you the interpreters before me- AS a
Catholic sovereign shall myself always retain profound
aud unacrabc respect for the superior hierarchy the
Church As an Italian Prince, reminded that Europe,
having in view the state of the Romagncse people, who
demanded prompt and efficient Of reform has
accepted formal Obligations towards your country receive
your wishes, and strengthened by tho rights conferred
upon me viii support your cause before the great Powers
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
Madison Square Baptist Church.

Pursuant to public announcement considerable num-
Der Of personshe most part being ladesasscmbed at
the site of the Baptist church, in Of
ton at the Of Madison and Thirty first
street, for the Rev. Dr. Hague Al the hour appointed for
the service eight ten cergymen took up position
the platform, temporarily erected for the occasion Be-
sides the Rev. Dr. Hague noticed the Rev Messrs.
Somers Iatnrop, bowling, Thompson and others whose
names did not transpire.
The proceedings began with the singing of psalm by
the choir after which appropriate opening prayer
offered.
A hymn having been sung
The Rev Dr. THOMPSON of the Tabernacle proceeded to
deliver interesting address, in which he showed how
little his church suffered from the Baptsts. His ad-
recommending mutual liturgy which could be used by
his own and the Baptist churches
The Rev. DR.. BOWLING folio Ned in his usual erse and
powerful style.
After prayer by the Rev. Or. Somers,
The pastor Of the church. Rev S. MAySE, came
forward and reviewed the progress OF the sect Of Bptss
in this country since their foundation to the present time
He showed how rapid had been their progress, growth
and prosperity that the blessing of Heaven had always
attended them and that their future would be far
more powerful than the past.
Addresses delivered by other reverend gentlemen,
and afterwards the pastor proceeded TO lay the stone
tin box, containing the Cronica HEiAID and other
papers, deposited in the niche and solemn prayer
offered, in which every person joined.
The church is Of ample proportions, will cost about
$3.50 600 and will be completed in the space Of year
The architecture OF the BY zantne STYLE and the whole
fabric promises TO be ornament to Madison square.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
Tee Great Anti-seward Movement.


The meeting OF last Friday evening At the Everett
House, Of which Mr.. Watts Sherman was chairman, ad-
tsurned until Saturday, TO the office Of Duncan, Sherman
Co. II was then resolved that the members Of the Ex
ecutive Committee should issue circular calling for
conference Of merchants, at the Cooper Institute,
Thursday evening next This circular has been signed
by all Of the gentlemen the committee and ii Is
meeting of all Of those opposed the triumph
OF Mr.. Stewards "irrepressble conflict doctrines.
has TRANSFERRED that attempt contemplated on the
part OF certain Tammany leaders, swamp the Executive
Committee at It's last session The effort failed, and the
agents Of the Post Office foed Had such been
the case the merchants hnanciers and intelligent demo-
Gratis who have resolved TO throw their weight
scale at the coming election might have beea gene
allied.
The plan Of action Of the conservative organzao
embraces three Objects
J. Tho defeat of the Seward disunon ticket at the No
vember election.
q Such an organization Of the State Legislature may
prevent improper legislation with regard the city Of
New York; and
g. degree Of independence of the rowdy chques Of
Mozart and Tammany Halls, which shall prevent the ele
walton to office of improper individuals the part of the
brawlng fighting individuals who control those bodies
to be hoped that the action Of the new organization
will be speedy and eectua In its results it has been
decided in its beginning. But few weeks intervene be-
tween and the coming election, and great deal still
remains TO be done TO victory the Of
dsunion and national decay
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
Obituary.

DEATH OF CAPT. NATHAN COBB.
Capt. Nathan Cobb formerly Of this city, and late of
Tarrytown died St. Augustine Florida the Gath ul
after lingering Illness Capt. Cobb tho
roughly identified with the of the metropolis
that his death demands something at hands than
the announcement He native of Westchester
county, and commenced his seaaring at
very tender age He was one of the most
cessful of shpmasters and shpbulders, and
accumulated very considerable fortune. He
built the ships Columbus, Orpheus Helen, and
some others of the old Black Ball line Of Liverpool
packets and his last voyage commander of ship was
made in the Columbus some twenty eight thirty years
ago. About this time he united with Messrs. Goodhue h
Co. and Charles H. Marshall in the purchase Of the old
packet line from the original saac Wright SOM
and since that time the line has in very successful
operation This the first regular line of packets ever
established between New York and foreign port, and
since its establishment, some forty years ago,
it has never deviated from its regular days
Of sailing-the LIST and 18th of every month
on and at one time built steamer called the Despatch
which was claimed TO possess great improvements in the
matter OF economizing fuel, consuming the smoke SC
The despatch made one trip 10 Southern port but
her improved machinery finally pronounced failure
Some years ago he built splendid residence larry
town, but his health failing he removed TO st. Augustine
Florida where he has spent several winters We not
able TO state his age with precision but II must nave
ranged very closely upon the four score years ana zen
supposed to be the natural limit of human life He leaves
widow and several near relatives, but no cnndIen
Captain Cobb remarkable for hts hrmness ana deci
sion Of character and unswcrving integrity and ABOVE
ALL for his open handed lbcraity No eaor WIS ever
more free hearted. His hospitality was unpounaed, anu
an appeal to his benevolence was seldom, ever made
in vain The Croton aqueduct passed through his pro-
perty Tarrytown and he freely gave tne anu required
Tor that purpose whom the Croon Board forbade his
planting trees the aQueduct he maintained his right 70
do SO by obstinate litigation in which, however, he was
ultimately defeated Though having children OF his
own to educate he built and fitted up handsome acadc
DIV in Tarrytown at expense Of several thousand dol
lars and then made the town present Of IT, These are
only casual examples serving to illustrate the prcdom
nant trait Of his character. His death win be regretted
BY . wide circle Of friends and acquAntancee.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
Our Lancaster Correspondence.
MR.. BUCHANAN AT HOME.

LANCASTER, Pa, Oct. T. 1859.
President Buchanan is spending few days his homo
at Wheatand about mile west Of this city. The peli
clans Of the opposition greatly exercised to the
object of his VISIT and endeavorng create the i'm
preston that has something to do with the approaching
election in the county person in his position could
not spend few days year his homestead TO see
his farm and other investments, without meddhng with
politics
The President entertans strong aversion 70 pomp and
show of all kind and accordingly makes ms VISIT 70 mis-
old home secretly possible greatly 70 the discom
fort of his old friends and neighbours who are always
anxious to give him reception worthy OF himself and
the Office he holds An incident which occurred yester
dny fnlly illustrates his character when at home
i having been understood that Mr. Buchanan Intended
visiting our county fair open in this city, the
gers Stationed sennes at different points 70 give the sig
nal of his approach order that he might be conducted
INTO The enclosure in betting his station In
stead of driving there in his carriage expected he
walked across the fields distance Of mile or more Ho
had purchased ticket and was conversng with some Of
bis old friends before his presence announced TO the
managers. When told that IL the wish OF the efccrs
the society to give him formal reception he expressed
his thanks for the intended honor stating that he prefer
entering the grounds in the manner a. ne rest
Of bis fellow citizens. he spent several hours the
grounds examining the various articles exhibition, 10
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
City Politics.
TAMMANY HALL PRIMARIES.


The Tammany Hall primary elections for the choice OF
delegates to Judiciary, Senatorial Assembly, County and
Ward Conventions took place last niggt in the various
wards throughout the city. There unusual excite
ment the nominees agreed upon private
MOZART HALL WARD CONVENTIONS.
The Mozart Hall Ward Conventions met last night, and
n some districts elected Inspectors of Elections be
voted for the regular election. The most expe
renced reporters Of the daily newspapers put the
test in hunting up the places where these conventions
were held of them being held in out of the-way
grorgeres where but the vlest species Of humanity
hold forth. II would prove very interesting TO some Of
the respectable voters Of New York to witness the
devious Of the " unterrled y democracy.
EVERETT HOUSE DEMOCRATIC C0NdITTEE.
The Everett House Democratic Committee will meet TO-
night Cooper Institute to take further steps to redeem
New York city from the hands Of the Tammany and Mo-
Fart Hall politicians, and place upon asound and healthy
basis circular has been issued inviting the leading
merchants of this city to take part in the movement
AssENBLYMEN.
Mozart Hall Nominations
Dist. Dist.
dennis Conley. 15-George W. varan.
flames Mccullough. 16-Henry Arcuarius.
1c-John Byrnes. 17-Thomas veitch.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11

MELANCHOLY END or An ARnn. Coroner Schirmer held
an inquest at the New York Hospital upon the body Of
Henry Gynn artist having his studio At Trinity Build
ings Broadway, who died from apopexy, superinduced
by an Incorporate course OF living Deceased was forty
three years Of age, and native 0 England He was
highly connected In his native land and In this country
his friends numerous and influential
Found DRowSxD-The body Of man, subsequently
identified German sailor named Henry -, was
found floating the North river pier 49, yesterday
Deceased was last alive Saturday whom no was
drunken companions No marks Of violence being l0und
upon the body jury rendered verdict Of Death ~
drowAn0o
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
Financial and Com mercial News.


LONDON MONEY MARKET.
The money market was unchanged with a good
demand
Consos closed on the sd at 955s 95s for money and
95ss q e5a< for account
The London Daily Ne,cs city article says the funds
opened with dull appearance the 23d under the in
fuence Of the discussions respecting the boundary
difficulty with America. Scarcely any reduction, how
occurred in prices, and consols finally closed firm
at advance of about sle. There increased de-
mand for money, but few bills discounted below the
bank minimum. fresh rise had taken place silver
owing to the demand for shipment to China.
The London Times city article says:-The funds on
the 2sd opened without alteration and experienced
discount market the rate for best three months bills
tnued at az per cent The railway market was firm,
and generally advanced.
AMERICAN STOCKS.
Illinois Central shares were quoted at 35x 35is dis
count do per cent bonds 49, New York Central shares
70a72
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
The sales OF cotton for the three days preceding the de-
parture OF the Indian from Liverpool were 81 900 bales
Of which 900 were to spectators and 900 for export
The market closed duh at easier, though quotably
changed prices.
STATE OF TRADE IN MANCHESTER
The advices from Manchester unfavorable. There
but little inquiry for goods, and prices weak,
slight reduction having been acceded to in
LIVERPOOL BREADsTuFFs MARKET.
The breadstuis market dull. Richardson, Spence
Co quote -four dull, but steady. Wheat quiet, but
steady at Is I'D. 9s. for Western red and o. a 9s Id
for white. Corn had declining tendency with a very
limited inquiry. The country wheat markets were
generally one shilling lower
LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET.
Beef was firm Pork dull, and nominal Bacon quiet;
short mindless homeless, AIS 3D. lard dull at 54s Sos
Talow closed quiet, but steady
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.
Pot ashes were quiet at 26s Cd 26s 3D. Pearl ashes
quiet at 27s. I'd 27s. 3D. Sugar dull Coffee steady.
Rosn steady ut a. 3D. 49, 3D. for common Spirits tur-
pentine steady at 36s. Oils unchanged
LONDON MARKETS.
In the London market breadstuis dull. Sugar
heavy and Cd. Is. lower Coffee firm. Rico firm. Pig
iron steady at Sis Sd. Sis. Cd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
THE san JUAN ISLAND AFFAIR,
Arrival Of Governor Douglass Envoy I'm
London-Opinions OF the British Press.

London-Optnions OF the British Press.
Colonel Hawkins, Chief Commissioner of the Oregon
Boundary Survey had arrived in London the I'D in
the capacity Of special envoy from Governor Douglass
consequence OF the occupation Of the island of San Juan
by United States troops Colonel Hawkins transacted
his business at the Foreign Office shortly after his
arrival.
The London Times says it has to believe
that General Harvey placed military posts San
Juan on his own responsibility and without in.
structions from Washington he declared to the British
authority that he did because American citizens had
been arrested the island, but that he did not
his occupation to be permanent although his in
tention to hold the island till he heard from Washington
The London Morning Post referring to the difficulty,
says our transatlantic cousins had better watch the pro
gress of Russian power in the Pacific than quarrel with
their best friends and customers the people of England
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
Our North Caroline Cores pondence.

PLYMOUTH, N. c., Oct 7, 1859.
Esecsaion Of Nepro-Ouyioity Of TIE Countrymcs-lm-
mensc Cro,Od Of Spectators, &C.
Dick Fisher, free negro was hung here to-day at
quarter past twelve O'Clock for the murder Of Elijah Has
sell, white man.
Tho murder was committed on the 26th Of February
last The people from all the surrounding country
seemed to be present There were between 5000 and
1000 present at the gaows 80 great the curiosity Of
the country people.
After he was led to the place Of execution the Potestan
Episcopal minister assembled the steps, and said no was au
thorized TO speak for the criminal he said that the pri
confessed his guilt and had received pardon from
the Most High and perfectly resigned 10 his fate
The criminal assembled the scaod with firm STEP The
cap was immediately drawn over his face and he mani.
tested no desire to speak word-whch he did NOT AS
soon as the sheriff came down he knocked away the trap
and he was LEFT to swing for his crime.
This is the fret that has been hung In this county
for fourteen years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
Cape OF Good Hope.

Cape Of Good Hope advices from Cape Reach are to
August q.
Ex-Governor Sir George Grey had returned to England
Satisfactory accounts had been received from the
Livingstone expedition.
The ship Shahjechanpor bound to the West Indies with
Coolies burned at July l. The captain and
sixty -four in number, rescued but all the Coolies,
$50, persisted.
deficiency of grain at the Cape had caused rise
the price Of provisions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11

In Japan affairs have assumed very unsatisfactory po
sition. On the 18th of July the British treaty duly
ratified Since then the Japanese government had at
tempted to evade it by seeking conne foreigners to
small island about ten miles from Joddo. They further
sought to establish coin the only to be used
in commercial dealings with foreigners, although accord
ing to the treaty foreign coins to be received their
intrinsic value The present arrangement of the Japanese
produced depression of sxty-six per cent The British
Consul General had issued protest. and stopped trade
for the present
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11

The Calcutta mail of August q had reached England
but the news generally anticipated
The dsarming of Dude had been completed
It stated that official requisiton for troops for
China had been mnde by Mr. Bruce but in anticipation
that he would take this the Indian government
had warned two regiments TO hold themselves in read
ness.
The Calcutta import market was dull
The crop of indigo will be shorter than anticipated
Freghts declining, and the rates to America had
gone down from SO TO 81.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
Denmark.

The States General had been opened at Copenhagen.
The President said in his speech the government had
but choose between federal execution and the super
vision of the whole constitution in far
lates to Holsten and Lunenburg the government has
chosen the latter, although does not recognise the com
potency of a federal execution"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
Australia.

The Melbourne mails Of August 10 reached Alden Sep
TENDER 10.
There is no political news Of importance.
Business during the month had been very quiet but the
arrival of the English mail had both
and monetary Improvement.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11

cd
John Arnott, of Elmira.
Gilbert S. Gregory, Jersey City.
Ambrose S. Murray, Goshen.
s. H. p Hall, Bnghamton
*Thos. Ewbank, New York.
*David Ogden New York.
"A. J. Cotheai, New York,
aJohn A. Luqucer, New York.
Daniel Drew, New York.
Herman Gelpcke, New York.
&C. W. Van Stavaren, New York
+. j. Brown, New York.
Z. X. Albnrts, New York
Geo. Bruce New York.
washington Mills New York.
*Ross W. Wood, New York.
*John Wndsworth, New York.
Those indicated by asterisks new candidates.
The meeting soon after adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
GERMANY.

The Ministers Of Bavaria, Saxony and wurtemberg,
who lately assembled at Munich propose that in order to
strengthen the military power of Germany, the contin
gent of the Confederation shall be increased from and
q half per cent Of the population to two per cent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-11
Tunis.

The Bey Of Tunis died on the 22d of September. Thu
presumptve heir, Side Sadok had been installed as hi
successor Tranquillityw as maintained