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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07

10 commence and he fret him there stretched on mis-
bed, surrounded by fierce, passionate, armed men, Ald
without friend near him. Brown expressed his
appreciation at bis refusing 70 undertake mis- defence
under the circumstances Brown had pre- pared interro
gsores 70 be put 70 certain Witnesses But his counsel
dd not put them and the wnesses were not summoned
The case was about 70 be submitted without argumeat
when Brown rose and Iepudiated his counsel aud ask
conhnance, which Was gra0ted with great Reluctance
Mr. Hoyt expressed bis belief that was an under
Standing between Browns counsel and the prosec it,n
attorney thai the pubic should believe be was having
isr ral, While he wac IN truth having the form without
the substance. He was TO be- tried convicted an exc
cntea IN the speeciest possible manner The next day
0ner and another short delay was asked
me Judge replied that the prisoner had lost ali
clam on bis favor by repuiiaiing his former
coopsei was, however, continued q few 10,
ments az personal favor. Many new fic,s
showing Browns reluctance ~ she'd blood aod
the new counsel Mr. Hoyt spent the Sabbath With Brown
10 hs cell ard went awas feeling better man. Brow
was as cheerful rs before him Tue next day he
was convicted. Caleb Cushing had said he hal iisce
cone DIM anu more mercifu treatment show bin than
massachusetts, shows her prisoners When the great Mas
sachuse'ts doughace MAZE this assertion told deI,o,
tate, malicious pre- ms iitatea fasebooi lAopau,a
aud hisses) He nbeied tho STATE OF Massachusetts /
was impossible 70 have fair trial Tpe ia ige gould
have sentenced him 70 he hung three days II Mr.
Chilton had lot proved contrary 70 law Nc II W
sa ne was not dsuHiopist but the I'm was not v ID
much % him II could protect him IN the discharge
OF BIS duties. He was driven OF Virginia Ths sknn
ana cross bones would be proper device Virvina's
Jag Browns noble sacrifice would not fail 70 bavs it,
not rorg 70 applaud denounco his II vas his con
science which above his ae2an CO 70 written In as
and constitutions TO obey the law OF Co.. ana the res
would not fail to be glorious.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07
COrone r's inquest

MELANCHOLY SUICIDE BY TAKING ARSENIC AN old
Ffepchman named Pierre c. Serre, residing a 81 Eighth
avenue, committed suicide on Wednesday evening under
somewhat melancholy circumstances. Deceased II sp-
peared had long suffered from cts Of debility,
and was much depressed in spirits in consequence On
Wednesday morning he addressed note 70 his daughter
and nlaw who resided in the same house with him,
informing them Of his determination commit suicide,
and then swallowing Of arsenic threw himself
upon bed 10 die He refused TO receive the attentions
Of physician during his illness, and would not disclose
the Of his sickness until late hour IN the cvening,
when all chance Of eavng his life had departed. Every
effort then MADE TO counteract tho elects OF the
poison but in van he died In less than IN hour After
making the disclosure The notc referred 70 above
found In his book cass after DEATH Il written in the
French language and ran as follows
NEw YoRx, Jaaver Z, 1880.
MRs EuANH:- rt aH
voysDt que je puts par guerir, 10 donoe Il mort
pour abrejer mes peiDes. GERRE.
post norton examination Of the body showed tho
presence OF arsenic In large quantities 10 the stomach
The Jury rendered verdict Of Death from poison ad-
minstered by his own hand" ava
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City intelligence.

SoRKR AT THE METROPOLITAN The saloons of tho n.
tropotap Hotel thrown open ON Thursday evening
Tor the first hop OF the season. given by the
TO the guests OF the house and their friends tn Su
mense dining saloon Prince street was convertuA
abaliroom, and the range Of parors Broadway ~
thrown open TO the throng At O'Clock the dancing
commenced, and before eleven the hotel swar ned vih
full twelve hundred OF the ie fashion of the c,tv
Some relief from the crush afforded bs the opening
o' the supper room at eleven, and with music and
dancing above, and elegantly and abundanty set tables
neiow the fun and roc fast into the small hours Of
we morniIg Many OF the officers OF the navy
ulsnneufbed foreign visitors, and Of volunteer city
1oPs amended In full uniform lending unusual bril-
a " e soene notable number Of foreign visitors
n Ptsen, among whom Baron Rotbschid, Gen.
hoss or venezuela; Sr. Aiuria Of Mexico and others
nessrs leland sustained on this occasion the high repu-
tey nave ootaned as skfu providers for the com
Tort and pleasure Of their guests -'--
HE BOSTON STEAMBOAT RouTEs-IMroerlvr CuAyoxs =
The contract between the Norwich and New York steam
beat and the Norwich and Worcester Railroad Compsnes
expired last year, and the txo corporations cannot
agree upon terms for lis Continuance the Common wealth
and Connecticut steamers to he withdrawn from tho
route The road will probably purchase boats It's own
use. The Commonwealth mas been sold, and In connec.
ton with the plymouth Rock Is 10 for inc with tue
Shore Line road, landing mt Groton Bank boats IN
SonneoD be and Croton is thus 10
be practically the terminus Of the Providence stonng
ton road
FAST wEpDISc-At Grace church, on Thursday, a
runaway couple was joined in marriage BY tho rector
The bridegroom, DR.. Rs was we'll known In the late
Brown war D Virginia as tho correspondent Of Frask
slse's illustrated Newspoper and the BRIDE Miss Eff,
is connected with Of the weahest and most arsto
cratic families of this State and New Jersey Tue happy
pair eoped from nvol, about hundred miles up tho
HUDSON, came down to the city by express IN the
Dg. and were married at high noon II was an artstc
and literary wedding and much quietly done than
the diamond affair, Of which Dr. r. was the happy histo
riaD.
The LATE Mrs. FANNY DEASE HAIsKY.-In our annual
Neurology for the year 1852 published the 3Is of De-
cember last the death Of Mrs Fanny Deane Halsey-vho,
II will be remembered, found dro xned-was atri-
outed 10 SUICIDE This N an errorthe Cor0nlr's jury
having rendered verdict Of "Accdcnta death" Ths
correction is made in justice 70 the deceased lady aud
surviving friends.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07

The stated meeting OF the managers was held at the
Bible House. Aston Place. Thursday the 9Th instant ct
half past four NJ Hon. Luther Bradsh In the chair,
assisted by William B. Crosby, Benjamin Swan, Francis
Hall and Pelatiah PERT, Esqs. a
The death Of Hon Robert. p Dunlap, OF kaae, Of
the Oldest Vice Presidents Of the Society, and also OF
General John n Cooke Of Virginia. another Of The aged
DID,, then read the Ninteth Psalm, and offered prayer.
Eighteen new auxiliary societies we're recognized, Of
which six in Kansas two In Nebraska three 10 Iowa,
two In Wisconsin, two n Tennessee 10 Illinois, one In
California and one In Connecticut
Communications were received from Rev d Coamoor-
lain, Brownsville, Texss, In regard " 70
Bible distribution in that region occasoned by the war
raging From Mr. Oils Patton, Superintendent Of the
Asy um for the Blind At Arkadephia Arkansas, return
ing thanks for grant Of Bib for toe Blind aud stating
their happy enect; from Rev Dr. Rule, Aidershon, Eng
De Nora who Ia 10 this city; from Rev Isaac g.
Bliss dated Shuma, Bulgaria, giving an account OF hs
visit 70 that country and ao encouraging view o. the
prospect Of bible circulation there; from .ev. pAve
Trumbull, Valparaiso in regard 70 ne Work IN counl
America; from Rev. Dr. Quick, Ascens,on isand, r,
o. asking q grant Of Bibles In various languages LOT
the supply Of sailors touching ut The naud and IN regard
10 the progress in trauslatpg the Scriptures into sne an
guagc Of the people there 49,, -. :. .r.s,..
Giants of books made for the mission Maours'
U,udos,an for the mission Arcot books In Portuguese,
Ercneb German Swedish, Welsh, Danish, and Russian,
for distribution at Ascension Island among sAiofs anu
otbcrs books In various languages 10 j. ferson, n~q,
for esributiop sale by captains Of vessels sams
freien ports books for Distribution IN MeNco py tne 80
c,ev, new agent that country several sma es grans
and eleven vonpa - in raised letters for the bind,
II was encouraging that the frsi meeting ~ she new
year was very large, interesting, and taasaSs"y'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07
New Yerk sleighing on the Roads ana
Avenues.

Yesterday the principal suburban avenues Of the city,
Boomingdale road, Ninth avenue, Third avenue, &C.,
presented most enlvcning and gay appearance. From
morning till night nothing 70 be heard but the sound
Of the merry sleigh bell the oud joyous laugh Of each
pleasure seeking party a. swiftly and smoothly they
were borne along the crisp hard packed surface or
snow each doubt resolved to make the most Of this
sleghng carnival
Any one who supposes that Young America spends his
day on skates al the Central Park ID wofully deceived
II there be such person. let him just take sleigh and
pair at any OF the livery stables and follow the steady
crowds as they along any Of the above mentioned
avenues and he win have the opportunity Of seeing for
himself. There he may soon find himself Ia close
proximity 70 handsome "cutter," drawn by couple
Of fast horses and occupied by couple Of faster young
men, whool It has passed; but followed closely BY
another Of about the style, driven by "Dick who
our tesrn-be. Your ic on thsi to which bis companion
BY his side gives ned Of assent But they are
anoet out Of sight in few minutes Then comes another
sleigh, but Of moro gorgeous style and equpemenw
Il contains in addition 10 It's rich drapcres OF fur,
two ladies', gentleman and lits!e boy al q whom
said fs allow ing merely the eyes, possibly the Up Of
the nose be One looks admrngly for an instant
on this turnout and Immediately sess down IS belong,
taken the family out for an airingor rather pertaining
This, too, has passed on. Halloo what have here
shspe-dfawn BY . pair Of handsome grays II has
passed too quickly for description Now comes, evil
IDENTIFY back sleigh u Is dragged along by couple Of
poor animals resembling horses. 1t pace that would
have warranted the four gentlemen who occupied in
curing the additional expense OF engaging some person 10
run before the sleigh with couple OF feeds Of oats In
hat for certainly some similar inducement would have
required 70 tho brues into rate
of speed at all resembling trot In word, equpsges Of
rvaing another Ia beauty, some in speed were TO
be yesterday, the roads and avenues The only
apparent mpsdinent 70 the sport was the condition OF the
streets through which seghs pass in order reach
the outskrts Of the city mass Of sush-half snow,
half SALTS 10 be met with In every street where the
stages and run that, half the time, sleghs 60
cranchcranch, the sones and pavements. Query
Can ths stage proprietors thus salt the streetss
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07
Miscellaneous Political News.

TALLY OSE-Tbe Baltimore Patrio the org Of the
plug uges and blood tubs Of that city, has square
out for Edward Bates, Of Missouri, for President.
South CAROLINA IN TIE CHARLESTON CoSvENrroS.--Only
thirty out Of hundred and sixty nine members
Of the South Carolina Legislature have been willing 10
unite in recommendation that the State be represented
In the Democratic National Convention ct Charleston next
April There much feeling in the State against any re-
presentation in any partisan convention As there no
democratic party organization In South Carolina these
thirty members OF the Legislature unite in calling
conventions 70 select the delegates.
DOUGLAS 10 N Som Our IN IrDAxA.-The Cincinnati In.
qirs Washington correspondent dscloses plot OF sun.
dry Lecompon democrats At the national capital to defeat
the choice Of Douglas delegates 10 Charleston by the In
diana State Convention Of the 18th inst The plan b To
bride portion Of the Douglas delegates elected 10 the
State Convention a GID
SOUTHERN CONFERENCE.-The Warrington correspondent
Of the Philadelphia Ledger says that the reception Of Mr.
Memminger, the Commissioner from South Carolina, by
the State government OF Virginia, viii take place this
week. and his proposition for Southern Confederation,
though not immediately embraced, win be treated with
respect, and not without certain degree Of favor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07
The DefaIcation OF the State Treasurer
OF Maine.

From the Portland Argus, Jan. 81
wae with feeling OF mingled surprise and sorrow that
Treasurer, and these feelings have not diminished,
facts have gradually come 10 light confirming the nrst
mors the full extent, and more, II is believed Mr..
Peck Elder Peck he has usually been called, has
been Of high pretensons In morality, and while
editor Of the temperance Journal was as denunctory Of
all opposed 10 him any person that has held tho
position OF editor In the State the acts VI Others which
did entir ey coincide with his and interest
were assaied with severity opinions differing from his
own, particularly on tho Maine Law question, we're de-
equaled; the motives Of men not of his own party
mpufned with almost frantic ferocity Men, venerable
for their years and honored for life oDg devotion 70
principles which every good citizen must hold dear and
which they had illustrated in their daily walk In the high
stations Of church and State did not the venom
Of bis merciless attacks But the battle wsnt on.
From the pup 70 the editorial chair and from the latter
the State Treasury this self constituted public
Of the morals and religion Of the community made his
way supported at every STEP and put forward by those
the catastrophe has now come. The tree has borne is
fruit Comment 10 uncaled for. Tho lesson 30 plain
that he who may read Bold dshonor and ruin
embssoneJ In letters large enough for all 10 Tho
melancholy pcture-a -, sad one.
When this individual the madness Of his strength,
bounced upon the obeo OF his unprovoked assault
tcuary during the exciting year OF 1885, met the
saant hand 70 hsnd and dealt him blow for blow He
has now fallen Far be from US 70 strike prostrate
foe We ask however thst bis example be pondered
that the eseon Of bis fall may carry its warning through
out the length and breadth OF the land.
The particulars Of the Amir know not with sufficient
certainty 10 speak Of them at present. The Advertiser re-
icrripg to the case, says
We have heard Of no partng or mitigating circumstances
from reckessness anocning sanity that threadbarc
cuse for all villainy and dshonor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07
Skating Mt the Central PARK.

rryyv ,wyo,,o vrnc
~ 'A-i' .' An" "Huo NA' ioN' f'" 'NAiHN'
Experience having suggested some improvements in the
skating rules adopted and published few weeks since
.h .,,, a;-o.,,or. a. s,,,.r. q, ,,o c.r,-o, p,,t
sA' '''0""s 1"sS.' s~a'ei' YIN ~A' oSA"'
"''' ''''''N~' Pee.oA NDoN' '-'' 49,
,0i s,.. .on ama-on. $50, !. n,.n, u.u, ,..s,u .,
A., .nS S Sio ,t s E, $3.50. pam s . III. 0' -. s.,
e sIUIe, wiz srns psuAs y, os .'ou run ue Oh " .uo
H. Nv en0S T vs0I s ue NY h
sI y h sseJ , ~, si1 w o ~, sans
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~. $500 ~ ts.ss.a ~ P ~, - - a.. ~. $500
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07

The new steamer Pensacola captain GIynn, arrived At
Key West, 2sth ut, under sail, IN seven days from
Pensacola She put In for more ballast The officers
speak very highly OF capacity sailing vessel
She would take board 5o tons ballast, and sail for
Norfolk IN two OF three days
The steamer Crusader, Lieut. Maht, lett Havana 3oth
ut, for a crrse
The United States gunboas Wyoming arrived at Rio
Janeiro November TO- 49,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.

Delegates to the Charleston Convention.
The following named delegates have already been ap-
ported to meet at Charleston s. ON the 23d Of April
ner' for the purpose Of nominating candidates 70 be
supported by tho democratic party for the ocss OF Prss
dtnt ana Vice President Of the United Statess--
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07

NFpnATrp MrscnEy.-A letter from the Northern Neck
says that q servant woman OF Mrs. VERIFY had made
statements 10 her mistress OF meoated mischief In Rich.
mobd county, Va which had caused the arrest Of ten
negro by the civil authorities. The Investigations,
which have not been concluded have increased the soc
tude Of the people, Far
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07
A John Brown Meeting 1T New Bedford,
Mass.


SPEECH OF ONE or HIS COUNSEL.
from the New Bedford Standard, Jan. 81
There was . large attendance at the meeting IN Liberty
Hall last evening Mr. Charles Almy introduced the first
speaker, George q. Hoyt, Esq, Of Boston
Mr.. HoYr said be hardly knew whether be had right
TO address his hearers fellow czens for he was not
long ago surrounded by the oregs Of Virgins des-
potism II he brought back from Virginia anything nut
wed and utter aoborreuce OF tal system ne 5noui1
have no right claim Inheritance "a son Of tue Old
State Of Massachusetts, some had gone from here VINO
hso enjoyed the generous hospitality Of Virginia AMI
had back apo,ogists for slavery ant IT'S crimes
Bat he under obligation 70 her in this respect,
aud free to speak the whole truth Whea No
became apologiSt for slavery he hoped MS tongue
might blister aud ceave TO the roof d hrs mouth
Mr. Hoyt said ne would not venture upon TOE DOMAIN Of
ideae, but would Speak few Ncris about tie trial
OF John Brown II difficult IA this day TO DC gene
roue but be thought be could speak tins truth without ma
hce he then proceeded Ia give account Of MS gong
70 virginia 70 volunteer counsel M b. hall OF Brown
saio Brown put trial contrary the Customs OF all
civilized people, when he lying sc biz COT "a ono
day after his indictment; wlho. select couasei
prepare for trial History Is similar brullny
At Cbarlesto~n he was introduced 10 BaDrps co1nsei
who expressed pleasure q, seeing HI and OH rel \,
Of tai course, bat they entirely be 9cls
with any NefiLsrn oosassl No pornsss,os grant,i
him 4, BoYa til me hour for the session Of hs court
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07

they would be sure 10 gain good livelihood and many
ntonds The eGes, ~ before state mostly w,men
and children the husbands and fathers being held ia
servitude They report concerning emigralon that
hundreds OF the free coored Of Arkansas have left
for Kansss, and hundreds more are about 70 follow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07

Expulsion OF FREQ Neg roes from Arkansas.
LAlGR ARRIVAL IN CINCINNATI-rHEIR RECEPTION
BY TIE CoL0KED POPULATION
From the Cincinnati Gazette, jan
Al the te session Of the Arkansas legislature an act
passed Civ ne the free negroes OF that State the alter
nsvs Of migrating before January l. $780, or Of oecon
ns slaves. As the time Of probation has expired
while few individuals have preferred servtie the
great body Of the free coored people Of Ark nss are on
their way northwnrd We learn that the upward bound
boats crowded with them, and that Seymour indiana
the line Of the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad affords
Temporary home for many others.
party Of forty, mostly and children, arrived
n this city last evening By the Ohio and Mississippi Rail
road. They were welcomed by aeommittee OF ten, ap-
refugees were escorted % the Dumas House, Nc
Aister street, between Fourth and Fth at when place
for NAL reception held They assured by tho
chair Of the reception COMMITTEES, Peter Clark that
hey were industrious and exemplary IN thoh Conduct,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07

All those dele gates with star oppos their nass are
under instructions to vote for Stephen A. Douglas for Pre-
sident
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07
Another Passenger by the Undersroune
Railroad.

The Rochester Democrat has information of arrival
IN that city Of likely negro man, about twenty three
years Of age from South Carolina. lie had belonged
Armstead Mason Of Virginia. who was killed 10 q duel
IN 1910, and his wdo~ sold him South to Colonel Green
wich, Of Oak Grove, Oharleetown. The boy name
- John Miles, Nine years ago be attempted with his pa
taken back. He rejoins his father ana mother in
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07

Abolition Incendfary I'm Alabama.
We learn from the Auburn Signal that some short
time ago, Society Hill, Macon county, Alabama,
named 1. SteaEns claiming TO be from Montgomery
caught tamperipg with Mr.. Rchsrdson's negroes.
He driven OF, aud party Of citizens caught and
whipped him. Two three nights after wards Mr. Rich
srdson had lot OF cotton set on fire.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1860-11-21
Southern Kansas.

BY reference TO another column it
will be seen that affairs in Southern
Kansas are assuming a serious charac-
ter. The notorious Montgomery and
Doctor Jennisen have again turned up.
and are committing lawless outrayes in
the neighborhood OF Fort Scott. Mont
gomcry and his men entered and took
possession Of Fort Section Sunday l9st.
The U. S. Court a: that place was
broken up, and U. S. Judge Williams
and the Clerk fed 10 Missouri.
1t is high time an end was put to
such infamous depredations. If such
men as Montgomery. Jennison. and U.
S. Indian Agent Cowar had their dues,
they would be pu! where they might
not be heard from soon again, and the
peaceable citizens OF Southern Kansas
would have a respite from their accus-
toned fear aud apprehension Of danger
from such desperadoes. As it is, there
is neither security Of life or property
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1860-11-21
ITEMS OF N.WS.
4. Democrats.

rE At last dates from California
Lincoln was nearly 5000 ahead OF
Douglas; And Oregon has probably gone
for Lincoln.
The weather is very cold in the min
in. districts a. Pixies Peak Snn~
has fallen to the depth of from six to
Twelve inches.
The election Of Lincoln was announ-
ccd in Denver ON the l2th inst, in
honor Of which the Republicans of that
city had grand demonstration.
The Denver Dailies now publish tel
egraphic news from the States three
days after date. The news is trans
mitled from Fs kearney by Express.
Chas. Audre, OF Kansas City. acct
den;ally shot himself near Randolph,
Mo-. on the 18Th inst. lie died Of lock
Jaw the same dag.
South Carolina. Georgia and Ala
bama currency is selling a, % per cent.
discount in New York city.
The backs OF mirrors are now coy
cred with a preparation Of silver, in
stead OF quicksilver. Silvered mirrors
give % per cent. more light, and cost
no more than quicksilvered ones.
Precautions have been taken to pre-
vent any collision between Federal and
State authority in South Carolina. or
to excite jealousies which might pro
woke difficulty.