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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-30
rErnrn the Cincinnati Onmnaerfial. Anril %

The ladies' ordinary Of the Bdrnet House was filed last
evening by large company Of our most influential and
r Hall statement Of his plan for Arctic research.
The meeting was opened by Mayor Bishop, who e1
planned ts object and commended the subject ~ one
account Of the reception that he had received from
Henry Grnne Cyrus Field and other eminent gentlemen
the Eastern cities He explained by the charts which
covered the walls the position Of Sir John Franlns men
when last heard FROM and the track Of Captain McCn
tock's expedition. He bases his hopes OF finding some
members Of the Of the Eebus and Terror yet alive
upon these reasons-A part Of the route they proposed
10 take stated In the paper found by Lieut. Robson
Prince Williams Land has never been searched tnst,
supposng the officers to have peYshed the would be
unable from want Of knowledge, 70 continue the jonr
ney; that there u SIMPLE testimony ~ 10 the ex-
istence Of an abundance Of fuel and food that
the had hAblted with the natives they would soon
form attachments that would render them Indifferent
about returning and the fact which the whAers assert
that the climate healthy one duo regard TO food being
had He proposes 10 be accompanied by two or three
companions, and company Of Elk Esquimaux, who Will
be under the command Of an intelligent native now In
New London. This man was taken TO . special meeting
Of the Geographical Society, and explained to that body
many obscure features in the topography OF hde regions
The expedition will be taken TO Northumberland Inlet by
. vessel belonging 10 NeHrs Williams Hayden OF New
London free Of cost Gentlemen who were Interested n
former exped have taken hold Of this with ZEAL and
Mr. Hail. who prefers that the expedition be gotten up by
Cincinnati, in which many pride he = well sustained
The amount required will be about u, 00O
During the evening despatch received from Cyrus
W. Field sympathzng with theo objcct Of Mr.. Hall Tho
following Geographic despatch from Robert Patterson
Kane (brother Of the navsator) elected much enthu-
siAsm:-
'The family OF the late Dr. Kane beg to express their
deep interest in tho Hall Franklin Research EXPEDITION,
and their cordial appreciation Of is noble purpose"
On motion Of Colonel johnson, Q vote Of thanks was
rendered Mr.. Hail. with the sentiments OF heartyu ap
probation Of hts mobile purpose the part Of the meet
ing.
Messrs Miles Greenwood, John D. Jones, Geo. Fl. Hill,
Nv Ellis and Geo. Domniok were appointed com,
mttee 70 secure the necessary funds TO enable Mr. Hall
70 carry out his designs.
Alter Mr.. Hall had concluded, number OF gentlemen
search.
Mr.. Hall received The warm congratulations Of many
eminent citizens for his clear elucidaton or the proba
by Of his finding some Of the survivors Of the Frank
LIN expedition. He evidently understands hs subject
thoroughly and estimates il dicultieo properly BE
sails nom the port Of New London on the 10Th Of Nay
and win leave This city on the 9Th Of that month.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-30

An official document published by the Austrian govern.
nent shows that the merchant shpp nc OF Austria
end Of last year consisted Of 80 600 tons
burden; Cos large sailing vessels OF 900 TONS 500
coastrg vessels Of 600 tons The number Of men on
beard these vessels was IS. COO =
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-30

The Gase d. 6esd Of s. Petersburg publishes con-
venton relative TO telegraphc lines recently concluded
between the Emperor Of Russia the Emperor OF Austria
the name Of the Aussrs German TeIegrsphte Union By
this convention new telsgraphc aTraDReents and neu
tariff we're 70 como into operation In RusSA On the LIST Of
the present month.
Silver hes been cog h Denbighshiro. me Bvymbo
Lead Smelling Company, near Wrexham hsverenned oae
cake Of this precious metal weighing about 2oo
and ID wertA g. 3D. per ounce
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-30

when was u Bows hrs Il. said abe glad NO had
ooSc; che had rather 80 win ,hsn me cars; she
wo0io vy ana arrange ~ 90 sssy till jacob
for hcr; sbe hsdA thought Of ,,Dg place
MI che goa Bo~s she thought abe bad enough
with herr be asked her che nacnt 20 70 her
hers for clothes when Jacob he told 5am ~
take good care OF Mrs and not to let get her feel
ve for che had colo aow and ne Afraid she wouis
be sick; DO kissed bsr "gcod oye' couun't tell when
be would he up After her: she compliance or : GOLD .
Bows; she appeared stin, but he very lively |;
would take her around with u.s. and keep her spirits
mother hat this was Mrs. HARDEN; mother asked her
where Jacob vas she said thai had sent him bscs
home they expected jacob on Monday bu. Vas stormy
when Mrs. H. met Jacob he asked after health she
said che had coli they sat side BY sde her head lean
very we'll she saSd che had put NO 6xpgs on IT, bccAas
she did not ihDk he would ike u; be said it vas very
plain and NICE be said he guessed would let
father had no present for him.
The court then adjourned until 70 morrow morning
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-30

900 hhds Same time last year, 10000 boxes, 1905
hhds. ~ '-' ' 0' w.
hoIAsefs-The stock hand 10 small; clayed held 1t
3A,; muscoyado, 4ks5.
Sugar, Sugar, Ko,.sss Western
Jan. l TO April % $3.50 1912 1912 6572
Same date last year lOlO9 1851 aa82 l3l
HtiRhts have improved for Sagua Two or three char
tors have been made at So per hid sugars So asked
&c So. q e. Sc. Cd.
Unted States 81 q 50 per box sugar "a SO IS per
h46. sugar, - 87h per lilo gallons molssses
Exchangc declining. London IL 12k per cent pro-
u4nm; New YORK par ct per cont discount.
MPoRrs-Sales have been made % foIows:-Large egg
beans, "a 30 a 62K; candles, sperm, $40 $50 talo
ris, % - 50 62h; ale, In ptns, So per dozen beef
ss "a AND prime % g per bOi good onions, 90 .ss q
yellow butter sl5a SIS cheese SIS SIT 75 white pine
Boards $780, hogshcads Shocks 80 and 80 inches l7lc
a1Sc cart do 81 Is 3d. box shocks, &c. empty hogs.
heads, % 6$3 Is round iron hoops, 80 $50
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-30
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

T.
ASHES Tho market was steady 1t SIC. for pos and
at $40 for pearls.
BREADsrUFFs F7ourThe foreign news by the Wander
bilt exercised hardening tendency market Tho
enhanced views OF holders however tended to keep
cbssers aoof. The medium and lower grades were &C.
Ice. higher, while extra brands unchanged. This
transactions footed up about coo 200 bbE closing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-30

Imports (Other than Dry Goods and spo-
c1el ~ the Port OF New York for the Week
Fading April -. 1850.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-30
Views from Cuba.

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP GArsN5As.
Inc steamship hatsDzss, nom Matsazae, Cuba, AZ
rived here early Saturday morning having made the "trip
In I'VE days and ten hours She brings news Of i'm
panoe During the trip her passengers held meeting
ana presented the cicers with CON- nmeary testmo-
nal.
she experienced heavy norhery gales and rough seas
hOm the 24,h to the 27th
lns 'ohowingis 'he hatanzss price current for the
week ending April % -
Inc demand Tor SUGARS after the holidays has been
very inge, ard some ,oC0 boxes, principally of Inc
ser grades, ana about 500 have casnset hands
oulMg the week Alter, on the IAN, unia 'orshle re
poi's came 70 hand via New Orleans Since then
no.nng OF consequence he been done To make sales
no~, considerable decline would be necessary. Quo
tAtlOnS last atiouu
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-30


huscoyados-Common, TX . TX; fair renaing, 8 a
1000 rennine, Sis Stock on hand, 80, 900 ooxes
oo.0 hhds Same time last year, 10000 boxes, 1000
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-30
rHE JERSEY WIFE POISONING CASE.


Etghrh Day-Aneyn0em Session.
hfE9iAL REPORT yOa THE herald.
BslvIDERR, N. J, Aprn rs, 1 60
humber OF Witnesses recalled and examined.
Juose Vaensnss map Of The locality was offered IN evi
dtnee.
Tho State here rested In case.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-30

~ ten whether the impression upon his mind was the
result Of these conversations or Of his own
We should INSIST upon this gentlemen even we had no
evidence Then, her refusal to have
Dr. Willet her own ply scan, 'or any other doctor,
showed that she had purpose 70 ana tn sne
was working within her and that she was determined 70
have vors her life We shall insist before thastne
open conduct is the most Satisfactory evidence
the IDEA of his guilt In regard 70 nus astenoaoce upon
his w,fe's funeral, shall show-we nave sno@n-tnH
he sde every preparation TO attend the Jay before,
and had q man to drive him, out tnss IN tne
meantime came the post morten Baore the Dream nau
lefi his wes body suspicion was aeep s Sdar
stronger nerved would not be proerateo ana nos
in = CONDITION to leave his Add, hen Is unortu-
dem leaving for his fathers When Ramsey home
from the funeral and told him that he didn't want him TO
remain in hrs house any longer, well might he exclam
"Wnither shall 60 10 rest these weary fmbsr Well
might he ask 70 take shelter under the roof OF his wes
friends. But he found sympathy there; and where
could he but to his dear fathers roof and yet no would
NOT leave until he had consulted fsthern law who
was even carrying tho investigation against him.
Then they prove TIA. ne e ana r ss asresea IN VIZ
own vohuon but was willing and ready 70 remain aud
meet his accusers face to face but hejwas overcome
friendly meant but mistaken Con-
sder no how strong IL the effect OF fear. It would have
reoured an older and whittier head 70 have remlined
firm and cool under this fever heat OF popular suspicion
..d ndsuatou In regard, also, TO his visit to EAston,
e shsll Grove that he went upon lawful business that
he aeed no disguise, he would ne nsd gone already
criminal To procure the means OF oeAln nc went suo
returned openly BE sought no quiet nor conce.iment
nor avoided the face Of his fellow man He acted gen
tknen, mnooently and he was innocent ms an out
Hno q he defenoe We can establish these facts gen.
Oenen- and think We can-we can uumpnsntly Appear
ySu TO open these prison DOORS to restore sns
10 sochy and 70 the arms OF those nends Wnoso ne
have % long been wrung with anguish on his sccount
Mr.. 6hipnanns speech occupied nearly 30 nons ma
WAS received with marked attention Harden, several o.
he jury and many Of the audience were Affected to tears
and The Of the line Of Icy 10 be pursued
by The defence created prosennd sensation.
TESTIMONY FOR THE DErRNCE.
Rev. NJ Dickinson ssorn-I . Assnoii5t clergy
saw Harden the Conference and u DR. QIinoyt
0fnce, kosYistows; HARDEN samo Rev Mr.. Harr
hB facc swollen, and he paine1 OF being vel
n Mo peurAlea and acEnWs in the stomach; he sassd
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-03-07
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Opposition State Convention.
WEpNEsp.Y i FIRsr DAY

The delegates assembled in the Commons
Hall al ! ] o'clock. when Guy. Charles Manly
called the meeting 10 order, and IN very
lelicituus manner congratulated the meeting.
the State and the country. on The 1aite ring
prospects d the Opposition party. which
was yehemenlly apPlauded. lie then. in a
very graceful manner, proposed the follow.
ing a, temporary officers Of the Convention.
which nominations were unanimously adopt.
ed:
D. y. Fefebee, Of Camden. President.
L. q, Edwards, Of Granville, } -.
J. ID. Flanner. Of Craven, see
On motion Of GOV. Manly, all Wig Edi-
tors we're requested 10 act a. Secretaries,
and allowed seats on the left IL the Chair
man. and subsequently,, on motion, reporters
Of newspapers were allowed like privilege.
o. being conducted 10 the Chair by Gov.
Manly. Mr. ferebee said he was highly
pleased to see this large and enthusiastic
acknowledgement TO see that there was vet
enough salt ~ North Carolina t. save the
country. lie spoke in high terms nf Henry
CLAW. aud stated that the country had twice
been saved By the great conservative party
which this body represented, and charged
the mdlddminisfFaii0n nl the Democratic
party aith al the difficulties and dangers
which oyerang nur nation. lie then thanked
the Convention Tor the honor conferred Dpon
him.
The names Of the counties were then
called, when il appeared that fi,y.threc
counties we're represented By s57 delegates.
On motion, committee was appointed By
the Chair, consisting II two delegates from
each Congressional District, TO report per.
manent officers Of the Convention. The
following gentlemen we're appointed:
lst Di.trict-Ssmuel Calvert. Northamp-
ton. w. Mercer, cufritnek.
2nd- Alex. Justice, Craven, ]. u. PEBBLES,
i.cnpir.
srd--A. A. Brown, New Hanover. }. ".
Mclean, Robson.
4th-w. A. Smith, Johnston, J. +. Harris,
Granville.
5th-w. P. Taylor. Chatham. wn. Long.
Randolph
6tll--C. Glenn, Rockingham, \. Williams.
Yadkin.
7th--Samucl Walkup. Union. J. g. Ram.
sas. Rowan.
sth--A. q. Foster, Henderson. Tod 4.
Caldwell, Burke.
The committee then retired. aud after
Iea moments reformed aud reported the FOL.
lowing officers:
Hon. X. {. Purycar. yadkin, President.
X. n. smith. Halifax,
III. Y. GuiOn, Craven,
r. J. Hale. Cumberland,
Hon. e. u. Gillian, Granville. ~ ~.
i. n. Christian, Montgomery, '.ie :
Henry Walser. Davidson,
Hon. N. Boyden. Rowan.
Tod n. Caldwell, Burke,
L; c. Edwards, Granville, sce,y..
John u. Flanner, Craven,
The President was then conducted 10 tic
Chair by the Chairman u The committee,
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-03-07
Tennessee. : The slals Convention Of the o.

Tennessee. = The State Convention Of the OPP
position Party in Tennessee. which met at Nashville
on the 22d ult., nominated the Hon. John Bell as
its FIRST choice foi President Of the United States
full SET Of delegates appointed 10 the proposed
Union National Convention; and Messrs. Bale Pey.
ton and N.G Taylor chosen Presidential electors
ior the State at large.
Among the resolutions passed, the delegates to the
National Convention were instructed 10 cast their votes
against any for President or yice.Presdent who
has aSoweJ dsunion sentiments.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-03-07
Tbe \. Carolina Planter for March

We are sta6ed 10 re The decided improvement which
has been made in TIL, journal vel lis matter as
IL rs appearance. We hope il viii continue 10 in.
prove IN both respects. and that is patronage will
uy compensate f,r 81 ihs labor that Is bestowed upon
IL The price i 10, one dollar y tha, every farmer
can aaJrd 70 take il.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-03-07

whole. Several speeches we're made on various sub.
jects.
On Thursday, bills were reported from the committee
on commerce for the better protection Of the lives Of
passengers on steamboats, and for the protection Of
female omigrans the high seas from vile abuses by
sea captains and others, the penalty Of the latter 10
fines and imprisonment
Mr.. Ashmore made speech in defence Of the South,
rcfuting the charge that South Carolina was in favor
Of the African slave trade He expressed concur
renee Of recommendation Of the Governor Of South
Carolina, and action Of The Legislature for con-
ference Of the Southern States
On Friday, Mr.. Ford was elected Printer BY two
majority.
bill was passed authorizing the publishers to pint
on their newspapers the dates when subscriptions ex-
pre. Reports on private bills consumed the rest Of
tho session. Adjourned ill Monday.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-03-07

The Charlotte Bul.eiin d Monday states that on
o'elock the alarm Of Ere given and found 10 pro-
cecd from The gas works Tie building destroyed
and the tool. aud fixtures were materially injured
The loss estimated al from twelve to ileen hundred
dollars.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-03-07

Alabama. - The annual session Of The Iegisln.
lun was brought TO elose on Monday the 27th uIt.
Among the last acts passed a bill providing for
convention 70 revise and amend the constitution Of The
Slate but |. failed 10 receive the approval Of the
Governor, aud therefore did not become a law.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-03-07

or We regret the necessity Of having 10 apologize
70 subscribers for sending them but half sheet To-
dsy bu, the inauiciency d help last week has
rendered j, unavoidable. We shall provide well
we can against the recurrence Of such contingency.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-03-07

Union, the CONSTITUTIONAL the Laws the Qua
dams Of our Liberties.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-10-12


Bdf-By reference to our marriage announcements,
il will be seen that another Of clsrksviliss fair
daughters has fallen into the tolls Of the little blind
god, and been borne away the bride Of gallant
stranger
The festivities on the occasion alluded TO were
the most joyous and elegant that have been viii
messed about here for many year. The bride and
her maids were all attired very richly yet with the
good taste that dscars all profnsion Of ornament;
aud they formed little galaxy Of female beauty
that would have graeed the court OF any queen
The groom, as he stood at the altar beside that
tmid young bride, who was about to seal to him
her whole wealth Of woman's love, looked, as well
he might the impersonation of honest manly pride;
and his attendants might itly be put forward to
sustain our Southern boast Of gallant, handsome
men. The elegant drawing-room during the mar
riage was filed to its utmost capacity, aud such
gathering of beautiful, elegantly dressed women,
and fine looking men, we have but rarely il ever
was performed after the beautiful formula of the
the Episcopal Church, and was fitly concluded by
the welded pair kneeling and receiving the Priests
blessing Then, after the usual friendly sautations
part of the company repaired to the adjoining par
lor and in a few minutes both divisions of the
company were moving in the happy dance to the
music of Jordan's quadrille band; and then truly
HMusic arose with its voluptuous swell,
| Soft eyes lookd love to eyes which spake again
And all went merry as a marriage Bell
Cur sister city, Nashville furnished large quota
of the guests, and certainly her ladies fully sus
tanned her long-establshed reputation as the city
of Magnificent women; and though Nashville die
shine resplendent in the person OF her women, ye
this goodly little city not one whit behind her
We felt truly proud of our Clarksvlle as we looket
upon that assemblage of home beauties, and felt
as we did, that not only for personal charms bu
in refined and elegant manners, and in intelligen
agreeableness, they were second to none.
OF the elegant supper we can say but word.--
1t was all that the skill of the most artistic confec
toner could make 1t, in point Of ornamentation
and all that the veriest gastronomc could desire il
both luxurious and substantial cdibles.
1t was in the wee sma' hours OF the night ere tn
festivities began at all to flag; but finally, as al
things must, they had an end
The happy welded pair left yesterday for thei
future home, bearing with thnm the earnest pray
ers of their friends here for n whole life of happi
night.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-10-12
From the Russcllyillo Herald.

THE YOUNG COLONEL, and other Tales, by h.
W. Thomas Nashville, Tenn. Published by @,
l.. Thomas.
We are indebted to the author for a copy of the
above new work, which is just issued. 1t is book
Of unusual merit and We are pleased to learn that it
is having rapid sale, Mr. THOMAS is one of the
most talented aud chas,e Romance writers in the
Union, and has very few superiors in that depart
ment Of Literature Wetrust his pecuniary success
will equal his merits as II writer and as man. The
Book is for sale here by James Mostly, Get a copy
The price is sl.2a, All orders addressed to CHAs
l.. TnoSAs Clarksynle Tenn, will be promptly AT
tended TO.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-10-12

GsSy- Mr.. T. j. Leonard, Chief Marshal of the
forthcoming Fair, Informs rs that he intends to Of
for, during the Fair week, the following elegant
and valuable premiums, on his own account:
Gu tho FOURTH DAY of the Far.--An hundred
d ,llar mans saddle to the best rider.
On the FIFTB DAY.--An hundred and fifty dollar
sstt Of harness to the best buggy-drivcr.
says that II a sufficient number of ladies will con
tend for it to make it interesting he will also oie
aseventyfSe dollar side-saddle to the best lady ri
der. These offers are certainly very liberal, auC
ought TO excite a most interesting contest. Col
has already done a great deal to give interest Il
our Fair, aud in making the offers above named HI
has shown llberaIity worthy of all praise.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-10-12

Be5- Our townsman Hon. Cave Johnson is We
are glad to see about to supply in some measure the
great need tina, exists here for dwelling houses lie
Is now having built on the Charlotte road, ncar
Madison st., large twostory framed house, adapted
10 the accommodation OF two families aud it will
soon be completed, lie intends to have built, alsc
two neat and commodous brick DIV ellings, just he
yond the framed house and still besides these will
have an addition made 10 the framed Office already
built there, and thus uouN crt that into good dwell
Ing HOUSE. Thus We shall have homes for some hal
dozen ofthe numerous new corners that will doubt
less be seeking houses here next year,
This is good move in the right direction, anl
we do wish that others who own vacant grounds
about town, would follow this example. win they
not do su2
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-10-12

ma. Our esteemed friend Mr.. Dick DUSNING, ar
rived home few days ago, after trip of nearly
three months in Pennsylvania, New York, and the
New England States His handsome face beams as
genial as ever, and he is full of interesting
tiycs OF his travels. He was as far down east a
the State of Maine, aud says that all through tho
North there cheering signs of the success of the
Bell and Everett, Union party The largest politi.
Gal gathering he ever saw in Philadelphia land he
lived there for yeaifl was on the occasion of Maj
HRNRy's late speech there.
The Prince of Wales didn't get to see Dick
though the latter says he heard of his clevatednes.
hunting for him everywhere he wentl
We may add here that Mr.. Dunning bought when
he first went large stock of goods for his hous,
here--R. d. Dunning- which they are offering a
ior prices. The assortment is yet very complete
and we advise buyers TO give the house n trial
They win like it.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-10-12

peA. The announcement of the death of Doctor
DoSono which occurred Monday evening last, was
a sad and melancholy one to this entire community
lie had lived in this place for about twenty five
years, and was held in the highest esteem, in all
the relations of life. In his profession he justly
ranked very high; while in social life his genial
good nature, his ripe mind, and his varied intelli-
gence, comblncdly made him a general favorite.--
lie had been, for many years, member of the
Episcopal Church, and died in the strongest enjoy
ment of Christians faith and hope.