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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-22
Court OF General Sessions.
Before Hon. Judge RusgnlI.

Nov 2l.-The trial Of Horace Cooley, charged with
fconousy receiving portions Of sewing machines patented
by the Wheeler Wilson Manufacturing Company, which
was commenced on Friday and continued on Saturday,,
was resumed this morning. The is Of such char
acer that necessary to take cumulative evidence and
although the City Judge sat TO late hour each day. and
prevented as much possible any waste Of time by
counsel the trial was not finished last evening
A large number Of prisoners who are awaiting tra
were brought up this morning. but soon after the opening
of the Court the Judge was compelled TO send them back
and discharge the jury
The Grand Jury presented batch Of indictments in
tho afternoon to which the prisoners on being arragncd
pleaded not guilty.
Martin Murphy, who pleaded guilty last week TO an
attempt At grand larceny, was sent 10 the pcnitentary
for iii months. Robert Lees, who was convicted on
Thursday Of receiving stolen goods was sentenced Two
wears Imprisonment the State prison. William Welsh
and John Maloney, youths, indicted for burglary m the
s,rd derree pleaded guilty the fourth grade OF that
ence and were each sent 10 the penitentiary for nine
months.
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A RAD PRACnCx-A lady In Harrisburg, Pa, acd
ately from cancer In the mouth, brought on by picking
her teeth with brass pin.
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i very little that have to tell you We approached
its high brick wall from the railroad, saw dense
masses of bareheaded people, high bastiou tow
ering over ALL the suburbs each side Of u.s. and
passing through the solid entered the city to see
tending houses friendly Russian admrng us from the
back OF his horse very wide and filthy street. and final
y 70 be safely Gagged here where We now are assure
you this is ali yet know Of Pekin and we are TO
leave for the ship, returning by the same road
it is all that we are likely to know about l. Let me
rather tell you Of the mastery In which kcyei
Tang, Hwa- cha and the Shangbae judge have been
humbugeing Mr.. Ward during the past two weeks Not
that Mr. Ward can he humbuggod easily either, for he Is
able but even able men are no match for Chinese
lying rascality, and utter want OF good faith
Ny previous letters have told you why We are now
here II ia not because we wished 70 exchange
the treaties at Pckin, but because when
Mr. Ward offered 10 do that at ShanghAe, we in
yited by these same Commissioners here IT,
We consequently entered their capital their guests
Well their guest Mr. Ward waited twenty four hours
be noticed in way and falling in thai wrote note
to the Commissioners (who had arrived from Shanghai
few days ahead us informing them OF his presence
and readiness TO wait upon them.
This was on the 2sth ut and we arrived during the
On thc 2eth the 70 his note in the person
Of Master Seh the Shanghae judge who by
the Secretary Of Legation, assisted BY Mcssrs Will
liams ano A. p. Martin, interpreters.
Seth brought Mr.. Ward the thanks Of Kwe Slang for bis
note and invitation 70 breakfast with him the 30t
noon .. me .SS expressly rSSSess Sny Sy
his interpreter, but after lengthy argument. Wa
determined that the Secretary OF Legation and seooud
interpreter should be added. ..
The interview which of at this breakiast w. We
first Of series, which terminated to-day win inc Rsh
tation Of the Presidents letter 70 the Empcfor
the Prime Minister II would require too mu - nmc
take these interviews separately Is sucent 70 ooeerve
thas the rrrvainr object Of the Chinese was TO gct NJ
ward into the presence Of the Emperor 70 induce MN 70
perform the KoTow and that failing IN 'nas ney nAve
refused 10 exchange the treaty hero. -
In order however that they may show some cause lor
hxinrin~ ne here they have received the Presidents
letter and now send US back 70 resane cScn"nse 'ne
greatly. M
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-14
Dec. 9th, 1859.
My DEAR FAruFr

M DEAR FATHER:
Your letter Of Friday reassuring MS Of your good
health came very safely and little to my surprise
aud greatly TO the enjoyment of my children did we read
OF your enlistment soldier That the affairs Of our
beloved country are ia unsettled and deplorable
condition, no one to doubt but | do earnestly
hope we may not have arms to settle the I'M
pending difficulties your life be exposed to the brutal
~ Of Northern iauaticism
Amidst all the 'rumors Of war" to every true Chris
tan there need be no feeling Of insecurity MAY YOU
ever be kept 10 perfect peace dear father with full rei-
ance upon the promises OF our covenant God
You ought to witness the patriotism Of INV bows
Willy and Jamie talk If they held the nation in their
hands and often boast Of the independence Of Virginia
In letter to her brother, the same lady says:
I'VE heard from papa the other day, and glad am /
that 80 much Of his youthful ardor and heros remains
a. TO induce him thus late in life to shoulder his musket
TIE children are heartily pleased IT, and jamie often
wonders TO himself how Graudpapa looks in rcgmentals
Every old red carpet rag that have been carefully put
tng away from time to time, il being pulled from it,
hiding place and converted into belts and sashes for nv
boys, who imagine themselves all ready for the field of
strife. Dear little fellows may they never know the
horrors Of enough war. Pleasant and exciting as
the topic Is to them now they know what is reality
t.
Ny husbands achievements, so far have carried him
out on patrol one night That a sleepess one to me
so fearful had become. Now John Brown is no more
and disunon somewhat in the distance il not altogether
Visionary am quiet again-hoping for the best"
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-14

use the Government the United s,atesto advance and
secure the general interests of the whole country and of
all parts of it.
And we say to the South. and especially to Virginia
adopt system of organization which will give the great
est efficeneyto the military power of the State. Aud
lot the whole people understand that the day has passed
when war at home Is impossible conception, and the
time has arrived when every be prepared to
find the safety and security of the people in their ability
to defend themselves. Let legislation be shaped
with the purpose to encourage people, to provide
within themselves whatever is necessary to their
fort, security and independence. And let guard
against all emissaries for mischief by vgilant super
vision over all strangers coming among us whatever
pretence they may And them equal to either for
tune, may await with patience and safety the
of sense, and justice to the people of the North; fail
ing that may vindicate rights by our right
arms.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-14

FEoN WAsHlSGrOy.-A Washington correspondent
writing under date Of The Hh says II IL reported and
not denied by the ant-LecOmpton Democrats that Mr
Douglas last evening obtained an interview with Mr. Blu
clnnan for the purpose Of reconciliation One report il
That the differences between them were settled by mutual
agreement and hence tho bodness Of Mr. Logan Ia the
House to-day, IN advocating Mr. Douglas az a true Dem
ocrat which declaration assented 70 by the Admin
s'raton Democrats on the floor But Il il most likely
That the report that NJ Buchanan rcpused Douglas Il
tue from the fact that at interview between certain
gentlemen aud The President yesterday, concerning the
nomination Of Douglas Democrat in place fMr Cool
TIE Postmaster Of Chicago who is reported a. default
er, NJ buchanan became quite indignant and express
el h' utmost scorn and conemrt for Douglas aud rofus-
el LOT moment 70 consent 10 the proposition although
some Of DE delegation who waited upon him we're not
only not Douglas Democrats but influential merchan of
he city OF New FORK and one was a conservative mem.
Der Of Congress.
The writer states that the President In bis firth
coming Message will recommend bo purchase Of Cuba
u Is believed that the plurality rule will be adopted
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-14
a New Edition.

The New York Po't-Abolton organ-informs us
that new edition Of twenty-five thousand copies Of
Helpers Impending Crisis" will be issued in few day
This Is only another striking evidence Of the fact that the
.repressble conflict men Of the North are, in great
way, more busy now in their efforts against the South
than ever before
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SPLENDID GOODS
PRICES GREA THY REDUCED.

pKs GOODS iuGh coored aid Rlaek SIN Robes Houueos
ana two skrts sk Dresses In Brocad- HAyadere and Crn,
some % ,he mot sl,gan goods ever this market,
Co9rsa and BLACK Lyons sks superb quality Velour
Iss, i,i.h P9pns Rspt de 'anes ans elegant
housslane de lAine Robes Paris Printed Lains and
sesaiiT NalSnlas ane English and French MenOs striped
french Wool Plais Ginghams Prints, &C. great variety
ENBh0DERlES AND LACEsReai Point Lace sets Po-f Ap
pqus Gmpure and Val Lace Sets French Muslin trimmed
81 Lace b-suiful Lace Muslin Cambria, Linen Psque sei
ana collars sngy Embroidered skirts splendid
Prnsh ha9dssretsf. real Lace May are
superb aud viii make handsome holiday Bridal and Party
Dresses, In Musins. Thuies and Si!Ea. -
Velvet and Cloth price
81 inc ns-s styles In e best Velvet and Cloths all
ue materials Tor Coaks which viii order Many
on hand have been IN Richmond shau Of every
Kind 10 tt-a, boehe and Zoe Wool do double single
MEMS WEARAu qualities Of French AMI
nere and Doeskns Calored french do Wool
American CAsineres all grades, virginia Casmeres aanets
Jeans and Fweeds Gloves Cavats Pron
ing BLANKETS and sha is, Wool Shirts and Drawers
HOOtE fURNIsHIN0 0OODS-Bed Blankets imported direct
70 hs marse Damasks imprted drert Napkins aud CIohs
Linen and Cotton sheetngs Curtain Goods Muslin
CARPEfs, CARPEfA- CapeDgs In Velvet nrusses and In
grain Druggets and Poor Cloths stair Competing HEMP do
In all qualities Door Mats, &c, sc. 'e
PLANTATION GOODs-Whe and Coored Nero Bsnks,s i'm.
ported from Europe james Pulled CIoths yIrgina
Olnaburga, kerfeya Plain lAnseys Plaid, Cotton Ae.
order reduce by
January next viii offer 10
caHH and prompt customers ~ ~
-. . WATkiNS& FiCkLEN, No. 1879 Main st.,
Nearly Encha Ran
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-14
How IL Works i'm the Country-A Lady,s


As an indication Of the of feeling in the rural dis
tricts, we give below short extract from letter Of
Virginia lady acknowledging the reception of one from
her father announcing his connection with the "Home
Guard" of this city.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-14

Tho Elmra Gazette says that Hazett one Of the Har.
p"rs Ferry insurgents formerly connected with a
gang Of horse thieves in that vicinity aud escaped pun.
''hment by turning States evidence This specimen
OF the martyrs who 10 make the gaows glorious a.
tie Cross
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-14

On Monday. ion Inst At a. osJgE N A.. No., -
~ f y.s. h,Snard ~ ihs GA year q her sge
without further notice v N'''-' ~ o51Nnore Churchi
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~ 9lenrafue, Sfa00ri county IN Tr.sIav ,r a. t.o
Instant b. The Rev NJ Randolph TUOwasf W,sts ~
o. h, ~ ard Mics FANNIE WARRINGTON dsorste, f 49,
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- To MIKE good Biscuits, use sempIe,. In
ble Making Powder For sale by all Druggists droeers
~ To save Lard, srmpIe, nfal IIbIe ms,
nEfoEder for sale by all Druggists and nosO
~ TO save Time, Labor and Expense, use
senipes lnAlhble Baking Powder Drury.
Grocers. - - - '~e $50 aHu
" Light, Swccta and VIII oil some Loaf Esrend
Baking Powder. - F naso
THE SILVER THREADS
which Time introduces hair o p
uemen from wearing uhkers and and yet In TN
MINUTES Cstadoros Excelsior Dye every nbre n.
DARK NIGHT,
and subtract twenty from the apparent the ndv
al. The triumphant
DR. CHILTONs ANALYSIS
this dye the hair M Il Ia wonderful
for is beAuyng properties Ladies whose beauty so materially
depends the color their Of hair will apd hi, an
article that they SAFELY USE
Sold everywhere, and applied by Hair Dre.ser cURIsTA
DORo Aston House. New York. d.T-imau
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dsts G,
- PREPARE FOR THE BILL

- PREPARE FOR THE BILL
- - Dns IEykR-As The fal approaches, Bnous
ana AE and evers has become prevalent every person should
prepare themselves With the proper ihee
secretion % bile,
YIN headache painin the limbs and back. night ana
'o alee are the forerunncrs Of mAladeA and
m AZ once be resorted 10 BY which symptoms
~ IN ,snovsd Ior ihs purpose know nothing equal
HirrERa." They eradicate he nile "a
p we pains cool the levers strengthen digestive orgsns
pure' leaful circulation blood
I s., which o. e'assyes tend peauy 20 DO away All On
haunc. These hticrs be akca with perfect safety bv
~ Nes an sexes without regard diet and -i
y rcquired ''' ~" '''''' 'oho
To be bad ofPURcELL LADD CO. ana al other prou,n.,,
s ln VIC ey OF Nehmond SOD elsewhere In Virginia ana
FAN ya5onc also % O sr0rr Co. washngion C 4 H.
ssliAtbthH 20, hallnorei ~ A. FAHNESTOCK 90 Phis
depths, and o. BARNES PARK, Nev YORK w. Nus
Orders ancd By Addressing ri RARER p,.r,t.,o.
ae12=dho
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$3.50 80 = 80 80 = - Ma - * u :
J. b. Ferguson & Co,
Peyton d Archer,
Gardner, Carlton Il Co. ,
Ginter, Kent Il Alvey,
Elicit & Drewry,
Henry Harvey,
w. II. Richardson,
j. ID. Blair,
VIM. P. Mayo,
Jas. II. Binford,
w. p. Perkins,
VIM. f. Warren,
Geo. 5. Palmer,
Tnos. r. Price x Co,
Richardson X Co.,
Mitchell Il Tyler,
Thomas, Hughes & Co.,
VIM. W. Dunuayant,
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The Senate having under consideration the
following resolution, offered by Mr.. Mason, of
Virginia:
Resolved That committee be appointed to inquire into
the facts attending the late invasion and the
and arsenal OF the United States Harper Ferry
IN Virginia. by band OF armed men, and report whether
tho same was attended by armed resistance to the auor
ties and public force OF the United States and by the
der OF Of the citizens Of Virginia. any troops
there TO protect the public property whether such invasion
and Seizure made under color organization in
tended TO sabvert the Government Of any the the
Union what was the character and extent OF such organ-
ration and any citizens Of the Untet States MOI,
present. were implicated therein accessory thereto by
contributions Of money, arms munitions, otherwise
what was the character and extent of the military equip
men in the hands under the control Of said armed band
and where and how and when the obtained and
transported to the place invaded And that said
opinion be necessary the part Of the United States fer
the future preservation of the OF the country
the safety OF the public property and that said committee
have power to send for persons and papers.
Mr.. TRUMBULL said:
Mr.. President, when that resolution was Offer
ed yesterday, l stated that | would move an
amendment to it when it should come up for
consideration; but, before proceeding to offer
the amendment, will state that the resolution,
as offered by the Senator from Virginia, will re-
ceive my support. If any other persons than the
twenty-five whose names are known to the coun-
try are implicated in, or in any way accessory to,
the seizure of Harper's Ferry, and the murder of
VIZ ~ASNSho VI 'hetbio, iCt 10 dsSCItdiu WuO
they are, and let them be held responsible for
their acts.
hope this investigation will be thorough and
complete. believe it will do good by disabu-
sing the public mind, in that portion of the Union
which feels most sensitivey upon this sub
ject, of the idea that the outbreak at Harpers
Ferry received any countenance or support from
any considerable number of persons in any por-
ton of this Union No man who is not prepared
A. - L. r. =
ments, can justify such an act No matter what
evils, either real or imaginary, may exist in the
body polite, If each individual, or every set of
twenty individuals, out of more than twenty mil
lions Of people, is to be permitted, in his own
way, and in defiance of the laws of the land, to
undertake TO correct those evils, there Is not a
Government upon the face of the earth that could
last day, And 1t seems to me, sir, that those
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Cover low at their fee, in suppliant guise,
And meekly say, " Come and take us,n
Perhaps. Yeti hardly think the North
Feels called to be q martyr,
And though Governor Wise will conquer, Of course,
He will find he has caught Tartar.
He'll cemolish the North the valiant fly
The frail, sIlken web, b side her.
Aud when he has mastered the innermos, shrine,
He1l-be eaten up by the spider.
/ know the Chivalry fondy believe
Twill be no hard thing tame us,
Fighting only with Personal Liberty Bills
And impotent writs of mandamus.
I know il is true that our soldiers are few
And but recruits AT that
But greatly he errs who imagines Tor III IS
We will enter
observe, my dear, though my plan is clear,
You but dsrkly can see through it;
But indeed Ills simple asa abe,
And this is the uay 10 do IT,
When first their troops through acids are dash
ing,
And ON our bleak hill-sdes their broad. swords are
flashing,
To Cover or WISE horseman shall ride,
tWe'll attack him, you see, on his weakest side,)
Begging that he a message would send
Ills a bait he will resist
And before his message shall come TO an end
Our men eau do all that they list.
Our troops viii be drilled, our magazines hlled,
Our ma,nent put in working order,
And our merry ready, aiming and steady,
To send that fine eow back over the border
EPILoGUE.
The noon of night gdes softly 10 its close,
The weary world is hushed in still repose,
The whe-s,oled moon smiles down her smile of peace
And these, my idle rhymes, perforce mus, cease.
Win laughter can lonely vigil keep,
But rather, praying, choose to fall on sleep
And here, beneath The moons unclouded view,
This, o my friend, the prayek breathe for you;
Not that NO passing cloud may ever dim
Your spirits shining,
But that the cloud may always bear within
silver lining.
Not that bitter evermore may mar
Your joys completeness,
But that from every bitter you may pluck
Its hean of sweetness.
Not that no sword may ever pierce your SOUL
But that your
May be but swift-wnged pioneers 10 lead
To brigh morrows
Not that work-may henceforih ever burden
Your splits wings,
But that your life long work may always be
In holy things
Not thai uniaering you may tread life's way,
Wha,eer its length,
But that Fl ON every weakness you may learn
To gather strength.
Not that your eyes may never fail 10 know
Triumph complete,
But that glorious victory you may wrest
From each defeat>
TiilfcughI is the last fierce fight,
Ended The strife,
And you rise from the deep dishonor of death
10 the life life
GAIL HAMILTON.
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REMARKS OF HON. LYMAN TRUMP ULL
OF ILLINOIS,

On seizure of Arsenols at Harper's Ferry Va, and
Liberty, No. and in vindication of the Republican
Party and its Greed, in response TO Senator's Ches-
nut, Yaiee, Salisbury, Clay, and Pagh.
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UAlbergo di Buona Fede.

In the city Genoa, the taverns and cafes are
French or German, and one finds there SO many
mementoes of the Palais Royale and the Boale-
cardes, that, but for the fruits and the ices, he
would imagine himself back again in Paris.
But when you drive along the walls, and come
to the hither side of Monte Faccio, or the val.
leys of the Bizagno, and the Followers, lthe
two rivers which empty into Genoa's bay,) you
are able to find some real Italian osteyiGs, where
they supply you with genuine Gsnosss d;s1 s
rioti, &C., &c. Among the meanest and most
forbidding in appearance of these taverns, Is
low cabaret, situated under the brow Of Monte
Faccio, in an unfrequented lane, and rejoicing
in the high-sounding title of aHAlbzy0 d;
Buoma Fsde." Looking at it, one could not
conceive in what consisted this asserted princi.
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svsrod in the Senate of the U 8, Dec c, and 1s5.
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The Senate having under consideration the
following resolution, offered by Mr.. Mason, of
Virginia:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-09-01
JEFFERSON CLASSICAL
y AND COMMERCIAL SCHOOL,
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF w. J. 6. WILL
On Main, between lsth and 10Th $

- On Main, betCeen 18th and 10Th streets.
The exercises of this School, which has been SO
successfully conducted and warmly patronized
during the last term, will begin on the 9TH OF
SEPTEMBER. The Principal in view Of promo
ting more rapid progress in the children educa,
ton entrusted to his care, has engaged several
Assistants. gentlemen distinguished for their at,
tainments and skill in the art Of teaching he Will
likewise open a PREPARATORY DEPART,
MENT, whereby parents will be enabled TO send
their younger children in company with, and under
direction of, their elder brothers The ail-impor,,
tant point in the education of youth Is to lay good
foundation Therefore, the Principal hopes to meet
patrons in the newly rganl ze6 arrangements of
his Scnool. as ne has spared trouble or expense
to attain that end The Principal furthermore,
xous that the pupils entrusted to his care should
ACQUIRE ply steal as well mental development,
will have a Gymnasium erected which will be COM
plete in all its arrangements, and ready for the
commencement of the scholastic year.
TEAMS:
Classical and Commercial Course. ...... $1,000
intermediate Elementary Cours. 100
For Modern LANGUAGES. each .-.;.... 500
For Drawing, Architectural or Mechan- :
For Music Vocal and instrumental, refer to the
Principal, as no fixed price has been determined
thereupon.
n B.-Parents desirous of securing seat for
their children will please apply early, as the Prin-
cipal has determined to receive but limited mum
Der of scholars.
j. Dove, M. D.; ]. c. Watson, NJ. D.; J.. Lottier
Esq; J. II. Greaner ESQ.,; " II. Richardson, ESD
Jas: NJ. Talbot. Esa;; o; P. Baldwin, Esq E. \
Esq; w ilson Williams. ESQ. Edmund Wilson. and
Others au24-t7thS' +