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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19
The Ladies' Home Magazine
EDITED BY T. S. ARTHUR,

EDITED BY T. S. ARTHUR,
MISS VIRGINIA F. TOWNSEND.
Vol u IN es Thrice and FOurtee n.
In announcing the Volumes OF the II O N L
N A g a ZINE for 1859, the Publishers
cannot but refer to the significant fact, tnat while
nearly othe literary periodical in the country
lost ground during 1875, under the derressn infu-
cnce Of the times, TIE HONS MAGAZINE IN
CREASED IN CIRCULATION BEYOND ANY
PREVIOUS YEAR! A fact like this needs no com
ment-it speaks for itself a. we only remsrk, on
presenting it, that it has encouraged US In the work
OF preparing Magazine for the HOMES or THE
PEOPLE, that shall come to both parents and chill
drcn IS true and welcome friend. more than any
thing that has occurred since the initial number
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19

eB Mr.. Wm Lee. formerly with PHILIPPE.
Sampson & Co.. of Boston, who 10 now in
Paris. incurred the suspicious Of two of the
Emperor's secret police, whereupon he was
marched off to the office of the Commissary
Of Police. An explanation followed, where
upon the Commissary apologised for the Of
ficious zeal Of his underlings, and Mr.. Lee
was set at liberty. The policemen contend
ed that nobody could wear hat like that
which Mr.. Lee habitually wears, without
being Red Republican.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19

~ Gen Quitman attributed the cause Of
his decline. up to the last moment of his
life, to poison administered TO him in the
shape of arsenic, while a resident of the
National Hotel, Washington. He used to
assert that it was mixed with the sugar, and
substantiated this by the fact that during
the entire term of the malady, which after
wards assumed the name of the hotel, no
person was taken i'll who refrained from the
use of that article
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19

eY The will of the implacable Thorn
dixie came up before Judge Ames in Boston
for Probate on Friday, the Hons. Rufus
Choate and B. K. Curtis for the contestants,
and John L. English for the will. Lieut..
Marin was in Court during the proceedings.
The case came up on the petition Of the
counsel for the will going into Probate,
which, being objected to, an adjournment
was made. The ground set up by the con.
testants ia mouomania
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19

eT Taglioni is about to open a dancin
school. She will give lessons at ten francs
an hour to Paris ladies. and three francs for
the same time to ballet girls. She is said to
be poor, in spite of her palaces and her title
of countess, and is forced to return again
to Diroueffes for livelihood,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19
An Apology.

v1NHB reader will please overlook the above ebuli.
i tion. His heightened moral sentiment In busi-
would not allow him such latitude, Ia his right
mind. He 10 naturally choieric, and whenever we
have held the torch to his business talsi' ies and
meanness, he is Invariably attacked with brain COL
ic, and . Hngual summer complaint. 30 don't
hold him responsible-the discount his word ID
gr ater than on the machines His "few'' is one
and that is thee through fair means. BY their
corks. not words, may 80 know them.
nov30 QUAKER CITY
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19

Coby's new catalogue, which is sent free to al
parts Of the country, contains all the most popular
books OF tire day.
Agents wantedin every town IN the Union. Those
desiring so to act obtain full particulars BY
dressing above.
Being largely interested In publishing books and
hUying from other publisher In busine - quantities
for cash, e, abled to make larger disc cunts
to country nts than can be had at any other
tAblishment in the country.
An extra 81 IS hook and Gift given to any per.
son ordering tn books at one time to one address.
Send for . Catalogue Address
J. A. COLBY,
dec29.w3mo lis Randolph St., Chicago.
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GIFT 81 e1 t0S d13t0
SPLENDID 0IFTS!!
At lis RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO

r COLBY co. would inform their friends
q and the public that their Gift B,ok Store Is
permanently established im Odd Fellows Building,
between ark and Dearborn etreets, where The pur-
chaser OF zach book, ut the regular retail price, will
receive of the following gits. valued at r.
to $780, Any persons sending for the books and not
Statistic with the gifts, have the privilege Of
lecting in its place a 81 25 book, making two ten
shilling books for 62k cents each. Persons can
state in their orders II gits going with each book
does net un, what ext,s book they will select in
place Of git That Is better than any other Gift
Book sale offers in the United States. In s,nding
to New York, Boston Philadelphia, your gifts
valu at from IS cents to 800. Furthermore, 1t
would cost nearly double the amount of your pur-
ch.se for express charges.
One of the Gifts OF the following schedule are
presented to each purchaser at the time Of sale:
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19
SEWING MACHINES
A Gard

The person who maieiously put . stick IN orr Sew.
ing Machine ,tbe wheeler wiisenI At the Rock L..
land Pair. jast before the examir ing Committee
came around. dii not probably obtain What they
so much desfyef we took the FIRST PnKhIUs -
the machine Is too well known. Try again-hui Aon-
ordb!y. d. p. Wits,
AGENT for wheeler wilson
p. 2 We took the first premium at the low
State Fair.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19
Singers Sewing Machines.
PRICE REDUCED
From Sl25 10 $50 and -:

II TOU0 @1xO I'D SOV AHA no.
SINGER 4 CO.'S
New Improved Family Sewing Machine.
vINHK unparalleled popularity that our sehines
l. have attained throughout the whole of the Ees-
tern States and Europe, makes US DESTROYS Of rem
dertng them equally popular throughout the West
With this view, we place ttem within the reach Of
all by the above great reduction in price.
WESTERN OFFICE, 14O LAKE STREET, CHICAGO.
A. ". HARRIS. Agent.
Circulars containing every information sent gr,tis
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.
GrOres. ~ Bakers
CELEBRATED
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES.
A New Style. Price $50.
4s5 BROADWAY, n. Y.

These Nschines eew from two spools, and form q
seam OF unequailed steensth, beauty aud elasticity
which will rip even every fourth stitch be cut
They are unquestionaby the best in the market for
family use.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19

Ill Goods Delire1.ea Free
III. A. WUPPERMANN,
BRADY STREET GROCERY STORE.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GROCRRIE,
n aud Provisions at Wholesale and Retail.
Fresh Sugars At Reduced Prices.
MOLASSE.S AND SYRUPS,
Teas Of all kinds; Coffees, Fine Old Jave and Nochi
Rio, ETC.; gosd Butter; prime Cheese; Fresh Eggs
Syrup OF al kinds; white Pepper, etc: TApioca
Peared Sage. Aaccaroni, vermioelii Pesylea Bar
Split Peas, ETC. new Rasins, Figs, Dates, Prunes
Grapes, etc.
Cassas1a Hemp and Fsaz Seeds,
complete assortment Of
PRESERVED FRUITS,
Jellies. Jams. Pickles, Catsups. Lea 4 rert:n'.,
worcestershire Sauce, French and English Mustard,
Spanish Olives, Capers. Herbs, etc.
CHOICE WINES. LIQUORS AND CIGARS.
q IL q e IL II II E s.
ANOTHER LARGE
We'll Asserted 0toc1x
Fresh cries
Jsss Received
And Tor sale u the lowest possible figure, ss
II. n. W"UPPERM.lN:Vr'S.
This stock consists u
Fresh , ugars
B1L0H1R's REFINED suGARHOUsBA oIAssHs
GOLDEN sYR UPS.
vi kOLASGkS.
Aio. AAAAoADo, LAouYaA AND o. g. JAVA
COffees,
sNtste,
RNSsSsss,
M1cRssreg
Herring,
EfsstSs,
CSssAjes,
00aps
O6le,
150e,
Starch,
W aOn " are.
oH1DSD oALf, BE-, ~
Al q which VIII Be closed ont q q Whelssale q
nolon q Ssnastasly IN 1Oufeo. - tAattho
paolle v1p ~ an1 e1A0ino ~ Ooo1D ~ pglGo -
~ poSu1oGB 0oo00oCos 80.
=. 4. WU1e00RA0Us s
11IAb1 S1n4n4 SeonnS
- Ussn6e NV - OnDG
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19
GROCERIES.

0n\INTllIE Ed.
l1urrah for Pixies Peak =!
ALL -ho intend going h Pike's Peak nert Spring
n had better come to The
"HMsrkeye Store"
To rct their o,ihs All kinds Of Groceries and Pro-
visions may there be found In abundance. Tor cssh
AFresh Lote CeeAs Just Received.
SUGARS.
New Orleans Sugar. IS p,und. fos one eo.lsr,
Louisiana Clarified, % Powdered,
Beohei's +" CHARMED.
NOLAssEs AND sYRuPs
Belcher's Golden Syrup. N o Nelssses NEW erop)
Pine Apple Syrup o II Moissses.
ooFFEEs.
Prime Rio. Fresh Roasted.
Old Gov Java, Coy Java and RIO
TEAS.
lmreria. Ooons,
Yong Tyson.
PLOuR
| Johnton's Ruckwh' ri co.
FISH.
Picked Herring mo ~ Goldfish,
Maekeuel, No white Fish.
SALT.
| G A Salt, Salt by the barrel.
SOAP.
White Q soap. CASTLE Soap.
| Brown do Transparent Soap.
OIL.
| Whale (for burnins,) Elephant.
RRUIf.
Sultana Raisins Dust recd) Zaute Currants,
| Valencia do Citron.
| MR do Prunes,
Drei Apples (new) Dried Peaches (new)
BURNING RLUID, warranted to burn ard no
| smoke.
WOODEN AND WILLOW WARE Of all kn.s.
FAlRHAVEN OYSTEH =, ALWAYS fresh
All articles sold are warranted to be rs good q
can be found Is the city.
All Goods TO . reasonable amount DBLlyERfl
YRRB OF CHARGE, within the city limits.
| Jan9-dAwtf e.. n, SHIP MAN.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19
=" A Card,''

AND A SLIGHT DISCREPANCY. "T0 BOOT"
noticed a statems nj in late issue Of the Times,
card OF n. p. White, AScRt, TO the Eject that the
machine he sells. sometimes, took the pre- mium at
the Rock Islsnd Fair.
II you VIII look in the Argus Of Sept g, you win
the official report ana list of premiInar AID
appears the discrepancy.
In the irst place, no premium ~as cue red a, all.
while none could have been sivcn, sec \ highly
complimentary note IN the ocial report, In
tlon with the Quaker City Se~ins Machine,
which, suppose. applied to oil good machines. II
appears, then. that brother whites ideas OF the
"honoraJse" are somewhat ague-shaky, but his
machines pretty good Notwithstanding; and the
fact (ca for the proof that among Wednesday,
sales was one to family having Wheeler 4 vii.
sons slreaf,, but could nat make IL serviceable,
does not make them worse, perhaps but only proves
| the greater excellence OF the Quaker City.
ny tie way, I'll barely mention that we have jus,
received the Sixth invoice Of quaker City Sescim1
Machines and there is ne assortment for select.
ing fYon-three styles and doz machines, at oui
Office, corner "a and Brady streets.
| T.. G. ESTE Z CO.,
Proprictors In the western States.
| ssP. S."1s'Next" sepl3-tf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19
Fer Christmas and New Years.
TWO FIRsr GLASS PIANOS SAL
AT NEW YORK COST.
Apply to ". 9. WILLIS, No. 2 East Front St
Or o. q. PLUMMEl, No. 10 LeOlairs ROW.
Dec12.dkw1mo
Wigs and TOupees.

Boots ANA Shoes,
- cost, ct
No. , West Second ST., NickeIl's Rleck.
Havins bought out the interest Of " A Hosford
In the Boot and Shoe store Of Hosford & Suits.
I WILL SELL TEE sN1IRB STOCK ON HAND
At Cost,
And many Of the goods At
1T Lees tkGm cost.
In order to ciose ont the present stock ~ soon n
possible. Csn ana see.
New d tho time for Bargains
In BOOTS AND SHOES.
Dsvsopoit, Dscenber %, 1853.
SANRnRD SUITS,
y. B. ! shall BE- in receipt Of new Goods In : ~
oays. de9e
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19
BANKING.

TALLMAN, POWERS 4 McLEAH
BANKERS.
AND DEALERS IN EXCHANGE.
NICHOLS Block. corner Brady and Second .r..
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
E,xCHAN6E IN AL the rrinoipa cite. % the TN,
- yea states crest Britain. ireland. and oonti-
mental suro;e bought and sold
notes and drafts collected and prcc.e,~ y,r.l,.nt
70 any part Of the United States yates ~
Exchange. -
COLLECTIONS OF notes, DIR ate. accounts. er,eiea s,5
inhrritsnces made In all parts OF the tinted state.
Osnsdas and Europe
stocks and Bonds bought and sold or comr,,-s,op
AMI dividends collected
Land Warrants bought. sold and located
Exchange On Cities In the United ssa.,.
Carpenter vermilge, New YORK city.
Albany City Bank, Albany, New York.
bhuslo CITY Sank, Buffalo. New York.
RANK OF Cor merce, Boston. masshe hus@tts,
Irahcsmen's Bank, Philadelphia PcnnsYlysrI,
Aerch Manufacturer Pank Ptttr.,urg -
Ackim Co. Baltimore, MI,
oi,saore 4 Bsotherton, Ci.r.nnati Ohio:
Lucas Simords, st fouu, Mo;
Citifcns' Bank, New Orleans IA:
u,ch22-SH >'''>"s''s ~
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-01-19

htfeDy certfy tfat the bbJVe stSteeut Is u ue %
the best II my knowledge an be ief.
Robert q Hi GARD,
Book Keeper Of 9elpcxe, winsow 4 Co.
This firm remark that they have
only been established some fourteen
months, and went into operation in
very unpromising time.
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Markets.

SAN FRANCISCO, sept 49, 1859.
Less strngency observable in monetary affairs to-
day than was generally anticipated. The rates were the
same those ruling for several months past say az
per cent on collateral Gold bars in active request
at 800 par, with large transactions at that figure
With respect to mercantile transactions little done
outside Of business pertaining to steamer day.
FOrRJObbing sales of 500 quarter sacks AvsO extra
at 81 2 ESQ do Commercial do at 81 25 200 do super
fine Napa 1T &c. 400 do Golden Gate at 500 do domes-
tic superfne at S. rs, and 25 bbls. Galcgo at 50.
WHRAT-Saes Of 200 sacks good milling at 81 591s, and
200 do. choice at 81 rs per 100 pounds.
BANEyThc sales foot 200 sacks fair quality at 81 IS
per 100 pounds.
OATSaes Of $50 sacks extra choice at 81 &c. and $50
do. inferior at 81 so per 100 lbs
HAY.-Sales of tons ordinary at ST. SO.
ONuoNs.-No sales reported; holders now asking
SIC. per ID.
PoTAToRsSalcs OF 200 sacks Bodegas at &C., and $50
do do. at 81 80 per 100 lbs
CASE GooDs.-Sales Of 90 boxes sardnes, half and
quarter boxes private.
RCY.-500 mats rcceaned Siam sold at 31sc per h.
BRANDY.-Sales Of 100 half casks Alexandra Secnette
and 500 gallons Jones' mixed, private.
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WEDNESDd I--o1 a. N.
ARRIVAL OF THE NORTH STAR.
No~~o~>o~ONo~N~O~r->N--o,sr~
News from California and the
Isthmus.
oIN~~N,~>.~~@>>cy>~~1yNe@N
ARRIVAL OF HALF A MILLION In TREASURE.
yN|DN~e~~N~.>~~N>~--~N~
The COrOner's Inquest Upon Sc
matOr BrOderick.
o.N<.~N~o@>o(O>>~>->N~<N(S~
The Reception Of General Scott at
Aspinwall,
&c, &c, &c.
ARRIVAL OF THE NORTH STAR.
ARRIVAL OF HALF A MILLION IN TREASURE.

The steamship North STAR Captain Jones, from Aspin-
WALL at 4P M the 4th inst with $500 900 in specie and
passengers arrived at this port about O'Clock
this morning. making the passage in days and ten
hours.
The steamship Star Of the West left the day previous
p. NJ.
October l. at p. NJ, made the Island Of Inagua; saw
the American flag at half mast the Consuls flag sta
also saw bark ashore the southwest point blged,
with fore and manmasts gone, and wreckers alongside
First part of the passage experienced moderate weather.
latter part had strong northery gales with heavy sea-
The passengers by this line through twenty ono
days and half.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12

bitterly nlmcai this year 10 Seward, Weed h Co., do
divuge their plans By such secrecy the republicans
know not now 70 act IN so far tho charter election may
DC involved The charter election in December bids fair
10 oulvio any OF its predecessors, and doubt will BIO
inc most bitter and perhaps bloody contest, fought
Dy me political chques coteres and factions in this great
metropolis
MOZART HALL ASSEMBLY CONVENTIONS.
Some of the Mozart Hall Assembly Conventions which
adjourned over last week without nominating candidates
Tor Assembymen met again last night and made the fol-
lowing nominatons:-Eghth district, John o. Reilly;
Gage,
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N1xoS's Cacus.-This popular company, which has
been performing the Of Thirteenth street and
Fourth avenue, will remain during this week, and will
introduce several novelties 1t announced in the pa
pers few days ago that great sale Of circus Stock 6x
TIRES and paraphcrnalia belonging TO this mammoth cir
Gus would take place AZ public auction Monday fore
noon but, on visiting the place, reporter found that
the matter had been quietly arranged by Of the pro
pretors Mr. james NJ Nixon purchasing the interest
OF his partners Many who had assembled al the
grounds foy the purposes Of bidding NC wers accord.
ingly obliged TO 20 away disappointed
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Markets.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.


PMl-.DxLPMA, Oct IL, 1859.
Stocks firm. Pennsylvania State hves. s27s; Reading
Railroad 20i; Morris Canal, 49ia; Long Island Railroad
10S; Pennsylvania Railroad, 40.
New ORLEANS Oct H. 1850
Cotton steady: sales to-day IL 900 bales at 1886 a
1895 for mddng The sales Of the last three days add
Il 900 bales and the receipts $780, against 900 for
the corresponding week Of last year Receipts ahead Of
fully fair, and exc 6slc for old. Molasses-55c. for
new freights-Cotton TO Liverpool ol6d.
Cotton depressed: sales to-day 300 bales.
SAVANNAH, Oct. IL, 1859.
Cotton dull and declining: sales to-day $40 bales.
Cotton: sales to-day $50 bales at unchanged prices
CINCINNATI Oct IL, 1850
Flour firm at unchanged prices Whskey declined TO
251c Provisions firm, and for cut meats holders de-
mand an advance of &c. Mess pork, $l4 Is.
BALTIMORE, Oct. II, 1859.
Flour steady Wheat firm sales 10000 bushels white
at 81 20 81 As Corn firm at Sac. Soc for both white
and yellow Provisions firm. whiskey firm at 29c for
Ohio.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct IL, 1850
Flour unchanged. Wheat firm white at 81 80 81 50,
red 81 % 81 25 Corn advanced 1c.; yellow at e4c a
95c. Conee-Rio at 10slc 12c. Whiskey firm at &c
2sc
BUFFALO, Oct ll-lPM
Flour quiet but steady good grades scarce and Arm
sales 800 bbls Wheat closes quiet and easier: sales
As 900 bushels No Chicago spring. part free on board
9c.; 5000 bushels No. Chicago spring at 9Oc red and
white winter quiet Corn in good demand and firm ealee
1900 bushels No. Illinois At s7hc. whlskey arm; no
sales. Canal freighs firm. Imports to-day-S 600 bbls
flour, 10000 bushels wheat, 5000 bushels osts 90
bushels barley Exports-2000 bbs -four 72 600 busRels
wheat, q 600 bushels corn, 900 bushels oats
OswDGo, Oct. 11-SPN
Flour N moderate demand for home and interior trade:
sales 500 bbls at - so for State from ;caco sn,irg.
% 90 for choice extra Canada middlins. Whest-De,,
mand for spring greater than the supply and are
pcked up as fast as they arrive Market better toards
tne close; sales IL 800 bushels Milwaukee club at ooc
n uoo bushels i Chicago spring No At e4c $500 bushels
PRIME wnMe canada at 81 10; II 900 bushels Canadian
=, nc Iz1sc Rye IN better demand sales $500 BUSH
els Canada on private terms Oats scarce Freights ad
vanced TO &c on flour, TIC. wheat, to New York.
5oass are not very plenty Imports 600 bbs -FOUR,
bushels wheat, 1900 bushels oats 200 bushels
Darley, $500 bushels rye, 400 bushels peas Exports
Dds hour, II 800 bushels wheat, 100 bushels bar
ToRoNTo, Oct. IL, 1882
Flour steady. Wheat active and advanced %. Rs-
cepts bushels sales at q 0S for white winter and
Soc for best red spring. Oats frm Barley dull
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THE GENERAL NEWSPAPER DESPATCH.

WASHINGTON, Oct. II, 1859.
The business of the United States Court of Claims is
suspended owing the absence Of Judge Lorng who is
detained at home by sickness Opinions ready to be
delivered in all unfinished heretofore argued There
are, perhaps fifty Of them.
Considerable interest is manifested in certain influential
quarters concerning the law Of the last session of Con-
gress fixing the Boston Post Office in State
preston prevails that will be repealed when Congress
meets and the State street party will require all their
strength 70 sustain the present location.
The is satisfied that the yacht wanderer
the only vessel which has landed Asricans coast
but with view to prevent any further violation of the
law the most stringent efforts have been and will CONT
to be made to intercept any such cargoes destined for
the United States.
All the members Of the Cabinet are now here.
The Commissioner Of the Land Office Mr.. Smith, enter
ed upon the duties Of his office to- day.
The President will return to the city tomorrow.
The Governor elect Of Virginia. Mr.. Letcher,
ing from his protracted illness
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12

The COLCHESTER BANK CASE AGAiN.-ARaEsr
OF WARREN LELAND, NEW YoRK.-Warren leland,
Of the Metropolitan HOTEL New York, arrested
yesterday Sunday in Greenwich Connecticut, while
riding with some freuds He was brought to this city in
charge of officer Seclcy Of Stanford by the Sunday
ming train which, owing to some detention did arrive
till about half past two o'clock this morning. He goes
Colchester, to-day for hearing. He is charged with
conspiracy to deaud the Colchester Bank Friends from
this city accompany him to give bail in any required
amonn He asserts that is attempt to exort black
mail from him. ms he that all claims against him we're
settled at the time Of the adjustment Of the matters be
tween sam r. Jones and the bank. Some seem TO think
that Jones nstgated the arrest We believe there is
misunderstanding now between Jones and Leland and
that Jones wants $40 900 which Leland has as he
man and julius l. strong.-Hanyord Tim@s OF 10
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-12

ACADEMY OF MUNc-The annual festival in aid of the
fund of the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum took place
yesterday. Two performances were given-the arst in
the afternoon and the second in the evening The house
crowded both OCCASIONS and in the evening lite
rally cramned The programme included several short
arces and comedies of particularly novel character
and number Of popular ballads which are always well
come The audience in state Of uproarous delight
impossible to describe and appauded in hearty way,
which must have been exceedingly agreeable the per-
formers. The affair arranged by Mr. John Brougham
assisted by Mr. N. B. Clarke (stage manager) and Mr..
John Cooke musical directory. went of admirably
well throughout, and will net handsome sum to the
worthy object in aid Of which it was given