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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05

SPons PROJECTS FOR THE NEXT LEGISLATURE
The DUTY OF voTERs.-There never was an
election at which it was more necessary for the
voters of this city to examine closely into the
antccedents and qualifications Of the candidates
presented to them for election than that
which is about to take place. 1t is well known
that the Albany lobby have been moving
Heaven and earth to secure such nominations
as will enable them to carry out their nefarious
plans of plumber for the next session. Between
Thurlow Weed. the republican, and Confidence
Cassidy, the democrat, aided by the most plia-
BILE of the leaders of the two parties, there are
jobs laid out which, if carried into effect, will
rob the city of from six to eight millions of
dollars. Of railroad schemes, including. the
Broadway job, and the cross lines with which
it is proposed to intersect the upper part of the
city, it Is projected to legisate away to parties
resident in different parts of the State public
property to the amount of between five and
six millions. In the same way an effort will be
made to appropriate to the State all the
land which has been filed in in front
of the Battery since the evacuation
of the British, with view to secure it, at a
merely nominal lease, as depot for the New
York Central Railroad and the Broadway and
other city lines. The value of this land, if it
was put up to competition would be moderate
case of the West Washington market, it is
sought to strip the city of an extensive piece of
property, in order to enrich the land sharks
who are in connection with the lobby With
such projects ofplunder ON hand, of course mo-
ney has been made to flow freely, and the sums
that have been spent in this city within the last
few weeks, in the way of bribery, have, we I'M
derstand, exceeded in prodigality any similar
efforts ever before made by the lobby with the
nominating conventions.
In this state of things the duty which devolves
on all honest voters is plain one. They must
recognise no nomination of the bearing of
which on the interests of the city they are
doubtful. If they have reason to believe that
the candidate is linked, either directly or re-
motely, with the corrupt cliques which are ma
turing these schemes of plumber, it should be
conclusive reason for them to refuse him their
support Before depositing their votes they
must ask themselves, first, whether they will de-
fend the rights of the city or join its oppres-
sors and spoilers; and, secondly, whether they
will range themselves on the side of union or
treason?' These questions are intimately con-
nected with each other, for it will be found
that the apologists of Stewards incendiary doc
trines are the most active movers in these CO.
lossal schemes of public spoliation and rob-
berry,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05

CAUSE AND EFFEcr.-Lawyer Evarts, in his
speech at the Cooper Institute on Thursday
evening, endeavored, by an effort of special
pleading, 10 explain away the physical signid-
cancy Of Senator Stewards famous Rochester
speech. He might as well have attempted to
prove that the incendiary harrangues of the
Jacobin leaders had no connection with the ex-
cesses and atrocities Of the first French revolu-
ton. If there were no demagogues there would
be no insurgents, for men like Ossawatomie
Brown are but the instruments of the crafty
heads and craven hearts which are ever ready
70 plan without participating in the risks of
revolution.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05
whose names are given, and ruthlessly assassi-

whose names arc given, and ruthlessly sssassi-
mated them.
The same paper tells, also, how at the Law
renee Convention there was organized by Lane,
Brown, Redpath and others, % secret OATH
bound league, the object Of which was to massa-
ere, in cold blood, every officer elected under
the Lecompton constitution" But - no ON
GERS were elected under 1t, and as it never went
into operation, there was no opportunity for
carrying out the ruthless conditions Of the oath
of blood. Finally, we are told that the whole
plan Of the Harper's Ferry organization, mode
of operation, DC. had been known in Kansas
for a long time, and that Gerrit Smith was the
tool of the conspirators The editor gives no.
tice, too, that he has all the facts and figures
in his possession, and will make good his state
ments when called on.
Really, in view Of this evidence, voluntarily
given by an abolition organ, we begin to think
that Old Brown has had too large measure of
sympathy, and that he deserved long rope
and short shrift years ago.
We can hardly think that the Herald Of Free
dom has been Influenced, in stating these facts,
by the cold blooded political calculations that
are inducing the abolitionists and black repub-
licans of the North to provoke Governor Wise
into renouncing any ideas of mercy no might
have been forming in regard to Old Brown. AT
all events, Brown has every reason to pray to
be saved from his friends.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05

New York Hcrald-California Edition.
The mail steamship Northern Light, Capt Tnkepaugh,
viii leave this port this afternoon at two O'Clock, for
Aspnwan
The mails for California and other parts OF the Pacific
will close at one O'Clock this afternoon.
The INV York wExxIY HxRAID-Caufornia edition
containing the latest intelligence from all parts u the
world viii be published al eleven O'Clock in the morning
Single COPIES in wrappers ready for mailing six cents
Agents viii please send in their orders early q pos
RbIo
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05

KANSAS TESTIMONY AGAINST BRowN-We print
elsewhere extracts from Kansas republican
paper-the Herald Of Freedom, published in
Lawrence-which represent Old Browns case
in very unfavorable light. When we add
that this testimony comes from q journal which
has hoisted the names of Salmon P. Chase, of
Ohio, for President, and Nathaniel P. Banks, of
Massachusetts, for Vice President, its abolition
orthodoxy will not be questioned, nor its evil
dence impugned on the ground of political
hostility. Well, this Herald Of Freedom, pub
lshed in the abolition stronghold of Lawrence,
Kansas, and edited by namesake Of old Ossa-
watomie himself, shows up John Brown in the
very worst colors as malignant cut-throat
and murderer. 1t gives dates and circum-
stances with the greatest minuteness, and shows
that on the Gath Of May 1856, three months
before the first of Browns sons (Frederick)
was killed and before any of the family had
had hair Of their heads injured Old Brown,
with seven men, had marched at night to q
point eight miles above Potawatomie~ creek
called from their beds FIVE pro-slavery men,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05

No GREAT EASTERN THIS YEAR-The Port
landers need not be particular about those
triumphal arches. The Great Eastern, (as we
learn by the latest news from Europe, via Hall
fax, yesterday is to be laid up snugly for the
winter, and her voyage to this country is indie
initely postponed. Perhaps the Yankee bal
loon may yet cross the Atlantic in advance of
the British Leviathan,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05

Another Destructive Fire ut New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 8, 1853.
Seven squares, extending from Washington TO Ninth
street. in the Fourth district, burnt last evening
The burnt district was thickly built with small
buildings.
Another square now fire, but the nremen are pow
eress, from want Of water
NEW ORLEANS, Nov 4-P. n.
The loss by the Are in the Fourth district is about
quarter Of million OF dollars. Sixty dwellings are de-
stroyed The fire was the work Of an hccndary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05
ACADEMY OF Muno-rhe second appearance Of Beau.

ACADEMY OF huno.-The second appearance OF Beau
carde who ssung last hight fin "Lucreza B0rgia" pos
sessed more than ordinary interest from the conrarety Of
opinions expressed by the critics connoiseurs some
placing him among the greatest artists Of the day. and
others awarding him only mediocre position. While his
singing OF the music of Gennaro does convince the
latter party Of their error goes far towards strengthen
ing the former in their position. In the first act his
rendering Of the III Pcscasore solo attracted but little At
tenton he was evidently saving himself for the grand
trio Of the second act where he delivered the exquisite
"Ah nddrc mia" with such passionate sympathy
and dramatic earnestncss, joined to the autess
tone and method as to draw out unanimous applause.
The trio repeated, and the artists recalled again and
again. The music of Gennaro s not very exactng, and
lies directly within Beaucardes power Had he CON-
menced with this opera his successes would have been
far greater Mime. Gazzangs was the Lucrexa and gave
us very nne performance, usual. She was partcu-
Iarly good In the trio finale Of the second act Mme
StrakUsch and Am0dio completed the cast
The Hsatsnse Today promises to be grand Read the
prORrnmme.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05

We understand that an engagement has been entered
into by the agent Of the Italian Opera Company Of Peru
and Chile with the charming American prma DONNA Miss
Olivia Sconcia who, accompanied by her father leaves in
the steamer Baltic to-day route for Lima In funlment
OF her contract Miss Sconcia is well known in select
musical circles as the possessor Of fine soprano voice Of
unusual power. She young lady Of no ordinary 40
quremcns aside from those OF music which she exce
tons.
Hon. Sidney Smith, Of Canada; Capt Hartstene, USN.;
bshop POLK OF louisiana Hon. A. Dudley Mann, and Hon.
'loert Davis, OF New York, are in Washington.
The President has appointed Hezekiah Brooks DO De-
putty Postmaster at Yreka, CAL, place Of VIM Grow,
resigned.
The Hon. A. H. Bullock declines a re election Mayor
Of Worcester, Mass.
Cen Jos. g. Tottcn, Corps OF Engineers has returned
washington from tour to Europe, and entered upon
the discharge Of his duties.
Rev. Dr. Geo B. Chcever delivered abolition sermon
before the ladies AntSavcry Society Of Rochester on
S4i-a! evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05

IHANKsGIvNG.-The return of the cereal sea-
son is happily recognized by the Governors Of
some fourteen States Of the Union, who have
suggested, designated or appointed, az the case
may be, the oath ofthis month as day of gene
raj thanksgiving. So far the same day has
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05
The Case OF Mrs. Blandina Dudley.

Albany, NOV, g. 1909.
commission de lunatico enqirendo has been granted
by Judge Gould inquire into the condition of the mind
OF Mrs Blandina Dudley, whose recent singular DISPOSE
ton Of property has been before the Court Judge Gould
appointed Judge Willard, Of Saratoga; James Remington
Eq Of Albany county and DR. Carter, of Cohoes as the
cvnln. lssiJn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05

Bosros, Nov. 4, 1850.
In the House to-day, Mr. Wentworth, Of Lowell, moved
hat tho Attorney General be instructed to commence
criminal prosecution against Mr.. Burnham the late STATE
Liquor Agent While this under discussion the nves-
tsatng Committee came In and reported that Nr. Burn
ham refused to produce the books Of the AGENCY Ths
Sergeant At Arms was Immediately directed to arrest hin
for contempt He was arrested, and Is in the cus-
tody Of that officer who will bring him before the House
t. morrow,
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THE LATEST NEWS.

Non-Arr1val OF the North American.
FATHER POINT, Nov 4-8P. NJ.
snow Storm accompanied with fog, is prevailing to.
night and there appears to be not the slightest chance Of
the arrival before to of the steamship North
American, now in her tenth day from Liverpool, and
about due or this point.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05
News from Denver City.
RECEIPTS OF GOLD-ELECTION FOR OFFICERS OF
PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT, ETC.

RECEIPTS OF GOLD-ELECTION FOR OFFICERS OF A
PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT, ETC.
LEAvKSwoRrH, X. T., Nov. A, 1862
The overland express from Denver City arrived here
last night bringing dates Of the 2sth u aud 81 900 in
gold dust on consignment besides $4,000 worth in the
hands Of the passengers
The weather at the mines continued unusually favor.
able
An election had been held for officers under the pro
vsional government. The result was not definitely
known, but as far as ascetained Steel had majority for
Governor.
Efforts were being made to induce tho people TO partic
pate In the election for delegate Congress from Kan
sas, which takes place the 9Th nst but the project
was opposed by the local papers, which argue in favor Of
nonintervenon In Kansas affairs, having but recently
elected delegate Of their own who is expected urge
the immediate organization Of the Territory.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05
Dest, uctive Fire In st. Louis.

NIr0 AOWI0s
ST. LoUn, Nov. a, 1850
block of about twenty five wooden tenements on
Greene street. between Fifth and Sixth streets known as
the Robbers' Roost" and composed OF notorious Irish
goggeres and dsreputsble dance houses were burned
last night. The loss Is about $4,000
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05
The lIarylsnd state Election.

BALnhokx, NOV. I, IbbV.
The following members Of Congress eectcd:-Har-
rs Davis and Webster Americans, and Stewart, Kaaks
and Hughes. democrats This Ia the Same al the M
Congressional clection.1
Tho STATE Legislature stands a. followss-House: =
Americans, ~ democrats. Senate: Americans, l3 do
mocrats-one district 10 hear from
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05
Affairs In Washington.

WNaOxuas Now =, 49,
Ths Treasury receipts tho past week wore u soeee
Tho dras paid amounted V d $780, and The drafts y
SUED 70 Soel 600 Tho amount subject 70 dram y 49,,
ooo The increase over the amount on hand Last week =
ssss Goa
Ex-Governor Lowe Is n the National Hotel here 20
and other distinguished Maryhnders express conAAsaos
that the Legislature Of that State will promptly enact such
measures a win hereafter ensure peacsable elections h
Baltimore,
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nsay-Aornng cloudy; afternoon, overcast night,
clear. o''~f' nsn''
Monday-Cear.
Tuesday-Morning, cloudy; night COO,
, clear aud cold; afternoon over.
pold A'0n' Gear; night,
Friday-Clear all day
6aturday-Cloudy.
Tho overland express from the Pixies Peak
mining region has arrived at St. Louis with some
thirty thousand dollars worth of gold dust. The
Pixies Peak people had been invited to participate
II sae Kansas election for delegate to Congress.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-05

Msyoralty Election In CAarIeston.
CHAnuroN, Nov. {, 1859.
Charles Macbeth has been reelected Mayor Il this cv
by 800 majority.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-08-26

FATAL POISONING CAsE.-Some days
since Mr.. Robert Ross and his daughter OF
East Franklin, received some prepared
poison for bed bugs, which was sent to
them by Mrs. N. w. Holmes, also a daugb-
ter of Mr.. Ross. The former supposed it
was beer respecting which, as also the
the poison, the latter had promised to send
to them. The person delivering it failed
TO state what it was, and Mrs. r. after
turning some into tumbler and her father,
both drank of it at the same time. They
lived in great pain for about twelve days,
and both were buried on Wednesday the
25th ult.-a Adams Messenger.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-08-26

There was great exciting horse trot in
Boston on Tuesday, between the celebrat-
ed Flora Temple and Princess.
AS some account of the previous career
of these two renowned trotters may prove
interesting to our readers, we append a
brief sketch Of both. Flora Temple, who
is now nearly fifteen yhars old, is supposed
to have been raised in Oneida county, near
Utica, and to have passed into the hands
of forse dealer for $50 Her owner
brought her to New York and sold her for
$3.50. After winning two or three small
purses. she changed hands for $3.50. She
passed through various hands at increased
prices, until she came into the possession OF
Mr.. j. McManu, under whose guidance
she achieved her most celebrated iriumphs
That gentleman sold her last summer ia
her. present owner, Mcdonald Of Balti-
more, for the sum of $4,000. and she has
since remained in his hands, he being
/ piOoSht JOc'ciody W NHhtSs ucT triumph
Princess, her opponent in the present
match, is handsome dark bay mare. about
sixteen hands high, with splendid action
and of the first temper. She was bred by
Mr.. A. M. Billings of Claremont n. II
who sold her to Mr.. Gage Of Chicago fo
5000, for whom, under the name of Topsy
she bred two foals. She was taken te
New Orleans and ma ched, in February
last, against Tom Murray, for $1,000, two
mile heats, in harness, and beat him in two
straight heats in $40 and SIP. She wa
Immediately afterwards sold for $1,000 {,
Mr.. Andrew j. Daniel, who took her I,
California.
i While in Vermont she was exhibited a
a horse show at Brattleboro, and there tool
the first premium of $500 for trotiin.
horses, although at that time is was
questson in the minds of all but the Judges
whether she was trotter.
These feats we gather chiefly from tn
Boston Journal. On the first heat, of III,
trial on Tuesday Flora Temple made he
mile in 2.33 I'd, 2.26l; Sd, 234.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-08-26
a. On our return home we do not fin,

eg' On our return home we do not find
that calmness among the political waters OF
this county that we had hoped. 1t is yet
possible to have but one senatorial ticket,
and we sincerely hope such may be the
case, but as the matter now stands, it is an
nounced that Hon. William Harris Jr., of
Windham, will be run as an independent
candidate against Mr.. Richardson of West
minister. We are informed also that the
democracy Of this County will vote for
Mr. Harris, and as we know of no differ
ence between Mr.. Harris and Mr.. Rich
ardson, so far as Republican principles are
concerned, we are happy to see the democ-
racy falling into line even though it be a
little cut Of the regular programme. We
have no further information this week
Should anything important occur before
our next issue, whatever bearing it may
have, our readers will be duly posted.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-08-26

KNITTISG-WoRK: A Web of MANY
Textures, Wrought by Ruth Darlington,
(B. z. Shillaber) VOL limo. PIP. 40s.
Boston, Taggard & Chase.-Mrs. Parting
ton is public benefac,or, and in her way
as benevolent a person as Florence Night
ingale herself. She does good, and her
operations as good Samaritan are NOT
confined TO the few, or to few places. She
Is with every one, and goes everywhere.
Unlike the Irish gentleman, who patheti.
cally complains that he couldn't be in two
places at once, "like bird" she is in a
thousand places al the same moment, wei.
come in all, and creating mir!h in each
The sourest gravity cannot defy her minis.
trations, but is forced TO smile, a, the haz.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-08-26

NEWSPAPER DEcIsIos.--The SupTen
Court Of Indiana has IN ide decisa
which has an important bearing upon d
interests of the newspaper press. A 90
troversy existed relative to charge Z
advertising between the Commissioners
Hamilton County and the Patriot newas
per 1t was held by the Judge that '1k
published terms of newspaper constitute /
contract. II work is given TO newspapei
publishers, without special contract cor
travening the published terms, the publhh'
err can charge and receive according to ih
terms so published. Ii is not necessary b
prove what The work cost or was worth
the publishers have right TO fix the Vale
of their columns, and IL so fixed no oha
question need be asked, but the price tbs
charged can be recovered
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-08-26

How SAM HUsToS WAS ELECTED .
TExAs.-The Charleston Mercury, ik
ultra slavery and disunion organ Of SOdA
Carolina. thus accounts for Gen. HnsiOs'
resurrection in Texas-bearing now, y
10000 majority, the same man who iE'
years ago was elected over him by u
majority-and moraizes over the chk
cause and its lesson -
1.-The state rights party Of Texas stars
an unnecessary and disastrous issue. ID
made the re-opening Of the slave trade
great question in the election. dividing ne
own party and driving off many. u
speeches of the canvass were filled cOFg
with this subject. Huston saw his ad''s
age, mounted the opposition, and has ~
den to victory over those who, on sl@
rights grounds and resistance to nortse'
aggression had beaten him to the earth
overwhelming odds. To the advantage
en- him by this issue, were added The meus
les of the past, which completed the we
of his success. He canvassed the ~
most actively everywhere revived an'
his old comrades in arms, recollecilo@
San Jacinto and of the early elories
sufferings of the founders OF the repuD
melted his audience 10 tears, and weP' W. ".
effect himself, as the result shows
state rights party of Texas have orOD.
defeat upon Themselves by making an
practicable and mischievous issue. 70
be lesson to be remembered. Inc FY
of the South should be informed
subject but to make it matter TOR W.
and living issue, dividing our peope
foolish and fatal move. Let the supl0s
considered calmly and thoroughly sla's
discussion merely. When The Sou!h H.
a position to act on il, it will then DC -
enough to make il an issue. ba.
then, such use of it is only fransn
evil. in this instance it has paraiyleu
state rights party of Texas, and ra'sJ IA
power one Of the greatest enemies
South, and most unmitigated demasss
within our bordors-a southern iree-"'
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1859-08-26

nor what they profess to be. All the off.
cial returns had not been received at The
capital as was represented. The repubU.
cans still figure majority for their cand.
date, but they must remember that they do
not count the final vote. That is the priv.
ilsge that decides close elections.
A correspondent of the National Iu,elE.
gencer proposes that the wings. who stiV
live, hold national convention next 4lh Of
July, and either make separate nominations
for president and vice president, or take
their pick Of the candidates of the par,ie,
already in the field. A good idea-let III.
wings gather and have a chance by them.
selves, and not be hanging around the back
doors Of other conventions.
The newspapers have great deal IL
answer for. A woman in Chicago was
chided for not going to see her husband
who had been badly injured. Her excuse
was, that she only heard of his injury
through the papers, and 'they don't always
tell the truth"
A son Of Cassius M. Clay was recently
bitten by some poisonous reptile, supposed
TO be a rattlesnakc, but was Supplied with
apple brandy and was as well as ever the
next day. Salaratus was bound upon the
bitten spot, until ammonia could be po.
| duced, when the former was moistened
with it. This was upon the theory tina.
poison is an acid, and any alkali will an.
swer, though ammonia is thought to be the
best.
The Phiio5eiphiD Journal says that one
Theodore Mcdonnell Price crossed the
Susauehanna River last week at Espy on
tisht-rope, although smart breeze was
blowing at the time. The distance travel
ed was 1900 feet--time, II minutes.
The Hon. f. f. Spinner was kicked BY
colt in the streets of Mohawk last Mon.
day, and somewhat, though not seriously,
! but. The colt struck him with beth heck,
: one of which hin his gold lever waich.
smashing it, according to The Mohart
: Sentinel, s'in horrible manner"