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\ CoTToN Characterization Is called to the in
vetion extended hs Belchef all persons interested
witness exhibition O'Clock this evening" No. I6 New
Levee street, oi this lpe invention. a w.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-05-19

AIRY GYMNAsrIcs.-Not long ago soldier in
Strasbourg ascended to the top of the Cathedral
spire, and performed elevated gymnastics. Orders
were Immediately given by the police to prevent
the repetition of any such proceeding, but, soon
after, the same man, who was formerly sailor on
board the Belle Poule eluded the vigilance of the
guardians by Disgusting himself, and with several
other persons ascended to the platform from which
the spire rises. When there. as the guardian re.
fused to open the door of the stairs leading to the
top, the ex-saor climhed UP the bar of the light
ming conductor, and SO reached the weathereock
again. He then stripped off his disguise, flung il
down to the square, and went through select
acrobatic programme, concluding by standing on
his head on the weathercock. When he descended
however, he found commissary of police in
waiting, attended by q file Of soldiers, who took
him into custody for violating the regulations Of
the town.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-05-19

NEW onLEASs CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
IA May. IL. 1860.
@yesordble the Senate and House of Rep
Bum the United States In Congress as
. he, toemorial Of the undersigned, Presi.
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DRY GOODS Ar COST.
AT COST,


DRY GOODS AT cosT. AT COST,
On and after aoNpAx the 9th ins we viii sell the follow
goods and,he part Of large varied stock
greatly reduced prices gi@fsa
PRINTED EsGrIsH LAWNS;
FRENCH JAcoNETs; e
oRGAHnrEs;
CAMBRIcs;
N. IRISH LINEN AND LINEN CAMBR1Gs;
oRGANDY ROBES, new styles;
ENGLISH BAREGE, new styles;
coLoRED AND GRIsAILLE SILKS;
aRIsArIIE PorLIsETTEs for Travelling Dresses
Linen Goods.
~ IRISH LINENS;
Pillow CASE LINENS, all widths
ato 1874 IRIsH scoTcH AND FRENCH LINEN SHEET
ISGs;
BrRD-EYE, RUSSIA AND HUcK DIAPERS;
FgINaED and COLD BoRDERED HueK. TOWELS;
FRENCH LINEN CLOTHS and TOWELS;
DAMAsK and sNoW-DRoP NAPKINS. " to A.;
"a to IA DAMAsK TABLE CLOTHS,
"a to ia DAMAsKs, SCOTCH, IRISH and FRENCH ;
LINEN FOR DRAWERS, IRISH and FRENCH
The ahoye goods Of the hes, makes made order and
fully guaranteed inesery respect.
Plantation Goods. AZ.
Our stock Of these goods Is unusually vaiedeseryhlng or
Che best quality.
hosiery.
Ladies' brossn and white coTros HOSE,
dsses
- Mems s SOCKS;
Boys
Ladies, oauas MERNo VESTS; 5z.a.
childrsn's
aea e.* sss-,s5ss7.. has[tf3l ii- ,
very large stock Of the above Of the best makers also
full assortment Of other goods in ne Being anxious to
before the closing of the business
will sell everything unusually low prices Our friends and the
public in inved cali and examine stock be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
9 A. BARRIEgE BRO,
9 l3o Canal street,
40 2p2t-tf Touro Buildings
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TELeoaApHeo ro rHE nEw oaLEAas cngsc1nr
DOMESTIC INTELL1GEscE.
Reception Of Hon. John Bell.

Isr 1nrssA4rosAI Asp AsnsrcAs IrsEs.l
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sacks GARoiINA cow
w Gardner, for sale by l
BARELLI 3 co.
81 Gommss st. st
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-05-19
prLLIARp TABLEs-BrLL1ARDT TABLES

RILLIARD TABLEs-BnLIARDT TABLES
35............,sT. LOUIS ssTREET..............35
Under the st. Louis Hotel.
undersigned beg inform the public that he has
opened BILLIARD SALEsR0oM at the above place, where
he Intends keep constantly hand BILLIARD TABLES
from the celebrated manufacory of j. W. BRUNSWICK 4
BRO Cincinnati Of all descriptions and prices such as
ROSEWOOD,
BIRDS EYE MAPLE, MAHOGANY,
BIRCH AND OAK,
with Marble Slate Wood Bed. Also, Bagatee Tables
Balls Boards Cuhisns, Cloths, Cues Pockets. Cue
Leaihers Ten Pin everything aQperaining 70 Bill
lizards other games
Bspeciens of the above Tables can be at the 81
Charles, Marble Hall and ST. Louis Billiard Aooms
NRepairing short notice and reasonable terms
m29 1y A. VI. MERRIAM.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-05-19

pHELAN oeLLENDER.
Sole Manu-
.s s., %, Ct, and 50 [
NJ These tables are In use and may be Sc,
Southern Billiard saloon,n los Grsvier sire
Louisiana Pelican and Boston Climbs, and can b
NJ. N. MILLER. sole Agent for this city. who
tieles in the Billiard line, as follows Billiar
Cues, Leashers, Chalk, etc. He has also on ha1
several fine second hand Billiard Tables.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-05-19
DTIELANs IMPROVED BILLIARD TABLES
= -and-g ta,ni,ua ai,ar
COMBINATION CUSHIONS

,er's assorted brands.
!, s. WOLFF, u
,f,rier and N.w t.Avae Httsy,,
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-05-19

respectfully inform their numerous customers
and be Planters in general that they always prepared to
su.,. .,a, with NEGRO CLOTHING of very best
tesials and at NEST reasonable prices
The large patronage they receive from TINS ana
States has them extend their 80 as Y
meet any increase of business and in order to be aoe 70
their patrons always with the same and best q
ea they have made with several of the most
nsnt manufactures sOuth and shall henceorh DO able
10 .nnnv Planters with goods Of nniform quality.
They feel conhdent that they viii give entire satisfaction 70
atbose who may patronss their emneny Southern enterprise
and solicit their ORDERS which shall receive immediate attention.
HEBRARD co.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-05-19

The cases alluded to are VIM. Murphy, charge,
murder fully committed for trial on the LIST Decem-
Der, 1859 w. H. Platte, forgery, committed for
trial on the 14th January, 1860; Simon Patcher,
breach of trust, committed for trial on the 2lst
wounding, ETC., 23d March, 1860; W. Highgate. ac-
cessory to murder goth March, 1860; Mrs. kain,
malicious mischief 24th, March Lafayette Low,
larceny, 30th March; Thomas Hanchon, burglary,
3lst March, 1860. Ali these cases are from the Re.
corder,s Court of the First District. +
There are besides several prisoners committed
by the Recorders OF the First, Second and Third
Districts for further examination some as ia,
back as the month Of January.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-05-19

. .,arrels old and pure Acco-
4 for sale by
81 10. o. ar.vier ssre.t
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-05-19

ERANCIs 4 LOUTREL-
No. is MAIDEN LANE,
New York. |
Every variety Of Blank Book Paper Stationery Steam Print
ing Iithogrsphic Work and Book Binding
Na- Orders respectfully solicited tyl8 "
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-11
DEATH or SAMUEL G.. GOODRICH

TIE decease Of Mr. S. G. Goodrich, whose versatile
and popular writings for youthful readers have literal
" made the name of Peter Farley familiar house
hold word wherever the English language is spoken
took place at his late residence in this city Wednes
day afternoon. He had recently made arrangements
for removing his residence TO village in the State of
Connecticut and coming from that place where were
all his family except one son. Tuesday afternoon,
the next day he found himself unwell as to demand
tie aid Of his family physician. His illness which
proceeded from affection Of the heart, not sup
posed to be Of an alarming character, until inst before
4oclocb, when it assumed FORM and in TWEEN
ty minutes lac had breathed his las,.-Mr. Goodrich
WAS descended from All ancient and highly respectable
family in Connecticut, several members Of which have
been distinguished in literature and public life. His
native place was Rdgefeld, where he was born Aug.
49, 1888 In his copious and entertaining " Recollec-
lions Of Lifetime he has left on record variety of
autobiographiea details well sketches of great
number Of his prominent cotemporaries. lie COM
menCed life publisher in Hartford and after a visit
10 Europe in 1924, removed to Boston, where he con-
tnuCd the same business in an enlarged form. One
his earliest enterprises was the establishment of an
original illustrated annual, called " The Token"
which he edited from 1923 to 1912, contributing to
Of HaWthOrne's most admired Twce-tod Tales
first saw the light III this work The series of juvenile
books issued under the name of Peter Farley was be
gun soon amer the removal Of Dir. Goodrich to Boston
They al once attracted attention, aud shared LARGELY in
the favor Of The public Their familiar and animated
style their frequent picturesque descriptions and their
unaffected sympathy with the tastes Of the young,
gave them universal fascination among juvenile read
ers, while they Were recommended TO maturer minds
by the graceful and graphic form in which so much
valuable knowledge was clothed In 1887, Mr. Good
Iich published collection Of his poems entitled The
Outoast and Other Poems;" in 1893, volume ad-
dressed 10 parents entitled Fireside Education in
1871 selection from his contributions to periodical
literature. called Sketches from Students VIM
low;" and in 1857 lis RecOlectOns Of "A LIFETIME
He war also the originator of "Slerrys Museum aud
Parley's Magazine" which he edited from 1871 10
1884. The last work which appeared under his name
lie the "Iludrated Natural History" published about
year since in this city. The whole number of his
productions il than 40, including variety of
educational juvenile, and miscellaneous works beside
those already mentioned. Although chiefly engaged
III ihe wake Of literature Mr.. Goodrich took active
part " The aifs Of life, and always cherished deep
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-11

A NEw-ESGLAsD VESSEL SEIZED AS SLAvER.-
The following particulars concerning the seizure of
American vessel by English frigate the bare an
nouncemen of which fact came by telegraph, from
The Boston Transcript of Wednesday;
We learn from Capt. Thompson, of brig William W.
Dodge, which arrived at this port this morning from
the West Coast of Africa that the brig Geo. W. Jones
of Salem, Sparks, seized Feb. Is, the coast AT
the mouth Of the Rio Congo, by the English frigatc
Arrogant, Commodore Edmonton, as SLAYER. The
brig taken possession of by the Second Lieutenant
got under way, and beat out TO the frgae I'D miles out
10 sea.
The brig was half loaded at the time with ivory and
ground nuts. Her matches all off and men at work
her cargo. Her papers shown to the youngster
who had called himself the second lieutenant and who,
by the by had just been made by the death of the
former officer, who declared them TO be fraudulent,
and who against the remonstrance of the mate, who
had charge at the time the captain being up the river
got her under way aud beat her ont to the fate The
Commodore, on seeing her papers, at once sent her
bnck to her berth in the river.
Capt. Sparks is old trader on the coast and man
well known and highly respected in Salem. He de-
tanned ten days in the river by the outrage Capt
Thompson says that his vessel was closely watched,
and while taking in palm OIL boats crew was sent,
or came carelessly alongside to have good look at
the oil casks 20 that they casks of water
smenred over with oil. The English Commodore was
much annoyed at the oficous behavior of the boat
crew; and his frgate sailed for Fernando Po 10 ex-
plain the occurrence 10 the American Commodore.
Our vessels are poorly protected the coast of AZ
riea. The American men-of-war never touch any
where except at the most healthy places, and the port
of Sierra Leone where there always from two To
three American vessels. There il no American agent
on thls part of the coast to protect our interests.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-11
BOARD OF COUNCMMEN.

stated meeting of the Board was held yesterday
afternoon, Mr.. JoSEs, the President in the chair
resolution was adopted, requiring the Standing
Committees Of the Board 10 hold regular meetings, for
the purpose of considering the various subjects which
belong 10 them.
Mr. CAMPBELL moved to widen Catherine street.
Referred to Committee on Streets.
The report Of the Aldermanic Committee in favor Of
giving out new contract for The speedy completion Of
The Battery Enlargement, was laid over and ordered
10 be printed in the minutes
In compliance with a resolution Of the Board, the
CITY Inspector gent in a report embracing the names,
residences and salaries of the persons employed IN his
Department, but neglecting to state upon whoee
Recommendation they were appointed as no official
ecord was kept in that particular.
Mr. SHAW considered the communication as eyaslye,
and moved to send it back for correction, which was
adopted.
The Board cOncured to purchase for the use Of the
city. the right to use Mckle & Caryes Fire Escape,
at the sum of 500, co.,
The Board concurred to appropriate sum not ex-
ceedng $4,000 to repair and build an extension to the
Twentieth Precinct StatiOn-liOuse
The Board adjourned to Monday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-11
COMMISSIONERS OF POLICE.

This Board met yesterday aferooon at Police Head
quarters and received the usual report of Sergeant
Lord relative to unclean places about the city, The
owners notified to cleanse them. The following
roundsmen appointed: f. Welsh, Sixth Ward;
III. Miner and Jeremiah Wood, Tenth Ward The
Sergeant of the Sanitary Squad reported that there had
been recently SIX OF smallpox IN the building
No. 81 Suffolk street, three of which had proved fatal.
1t was reported that Dr. Abbets was the agent. Re-
ferred to the Resident Physician for action.
The quarterly report of Inspector Folk Of Brooklyn
was submitted, showing that the force under his conf
mand consists of captains 30 sergeants % detaments
III patromen, and Il doormen total go The whole
number of made during the quarter 49,
an increase of POI over the number embraced in his
last report Of the persons arrested, lao could read
and write, 1902 could neither read nor write l,51
married, and LIS were single. There were
during the quarter 2 ABS persons accommodated with
lodgings at the several staon-houses, 252 lost children
restored to their parents 700 cases of violation
of city ordinances were reported TO tAa Evaporation
Counsel, and 80 cases of violation of the Sunday
Liquor law were reported TO the District-Attoney.
The amount of property reported to the several sta
ton-houses as having been stolen was si,219 20, OF
which $6S9 SO worth was recovered. The remainder
Of the report consists of statistical information in regard
the disposition of the force and the classification Of
prisoners. Tie report adopted and ordered 10 be
printed The Board then adjourned
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-11
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.

A regular meeting of this Board was held yesterday
afternoon in the Aldermens Chamber, City Hall.
A communication read from the Controller.
stating that the amount paid into the County treasury
by the Excise Commissioners last year was one
tenth part of which, in accordance with ate law, ls
TO be paid to the Directors of the inebrate Asylum the
balance going 10 the Departments OF Charities and Cor
rection. The Controller transmitted resolution that
the sum of 1896 be paid to the nebriae Asylum, aud
81, 964 to the Alms-liouse Department Referred TO
Committee.
Mr. DAVIS presented a resolution recommending that
a competent engineer be employed to survey the Har-
lem River with view Of asCertaining what improve
ments NAV be made in the navigation Of said river, and
that the Committee Annual Taxes report sneh meas
ures as shall best promote the object the total expense
not to exceed the amount set forth IN the tax levy.
The resolution was adopted
Mr.. KESNEDY remarked, that inasmuch as the Con-
vention of patriots was 10 be held in Chicago next
week he hoped the Board would give its Republican
members opportunity of attending said Convention
He moved that when the Board adjourn II ADJOURN
until the 22d nst in order that the members who de-
sired might have opportunity OF attending said CHI
cago Convention. The motion was adopted.
bill of $4l2 for expenses at Eldridgestreet jail,
was ordered to be paid.
The Committee on County Offices, 10 whom was re-
committed their report made April 9, 1860 in relation
to the new County JAIL again reported that they had
given the subject renewed consideration, and had con-
suited with sheriff Kelly and Deputy Sheriff Mcleod
The Committee were Of opinion that building could
be erected in accordance with the plans and specIca-
TONS faced with the marble cornice, for S6O,0O0 IL
of granite, the building would cost about $4,000.
After reflection, the Committee recommended the
adoption of resolution that the plans and specifications
submitted by the Committee County Offices for the
rev County Jail to be built the corner Of Ludlow
street and Essex place. be approved; that the Com
mirtee on County Offices be authorized 10 receive
estimates under said plans and specifications for build
ny the JAIL and report the same to the Board for
action.
The matter called forth considerable discussion it be-
ing eontended that the report should not be adopted in
asmuch as the appropriation in the Tax Levy only
s25 GOO. After further debate in regard to the quality
Of material to be used in said building, motion was
adopted referring back the report to the Committee
with instructions to report at the next meeting of the
Board the of such building with brick 'front.' etc.
The following bills among others were ordered 70 be
paidbill of JAS Donney for coal, 81 $50 co. blu Of
Jas. Galway for painting, s5il 20.
The Board adjourned after the transaction Of some
routine business until the 22d inst.
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interest in politics. He was at one time member Of
Tho Maaaehueetts Senate, and candidate for Congress
from that State During the administration of Pres-
dent Fillmore he held the Office of u s. Consul at
Paris where he made many friends by his kindly man.
ners and cordial hospitality. Mr.. Goodrich was in his
9th year at the time of his DEATH although his appear
ance and manners indicated person much less adj
vanced in life. His excellent qualities of mind and
heart had rendered him the object of general esteem,
and his memory will long be cherished by his acquant-
ance M n man Of uncommon worth and intelligence.
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The Treasurer of the New-York Prison Association

The Treasurer Of the New-York Prison Association
gratefully acknowledge the receipt of the
and donations since Jan !, 1860: - @,
James Lenor slOO James Boorman S25 Stewart Brown,
4I0. lanes Brown G2j Robert b. Minturn, S25 H. Banco,
SIS: John Caswe s25 George Morgan TO- s. CanbIel-
ing 4lO 1heo b. Bronson, 5 w Allen Butler *9i a. le-
Rodewsd 81 5oi A. H. Ward +S Hendricks Brother 10
s. IS; A Norrie $40; Jacob Badger So James Cruick
shank s5 Francis Hail. SIS; George Brode, $5 g H. sand
Mum SIS Otis d. Swan SlO William Gerry, $40; Edward
J. Woolsey 450 Naylor Co, f2S; ~ Lonllard SIo
A. Low III; A. b. Sands, $40; George ut 49, Patton Co
SIS; Linda So; c. C. Peck 5 H. b. Livingston, $40; Robert
Ray n. D. 30 Samuel $ Doughty -; Duncan sherman
Co. 500 Mitchell Pott $40; iona Sturges, SlOi Thomas
Owen, $40; Catin Melen Co, SO; Moran Bros, 20;
French Consul IS; Becknagel Co.. $5 Merrick& Bull $3
Babcock Minor SIS T. Messenger So WilmeIding Hogne
Gun bert So Grant Barton, U.s. John H. Anthon $2o
A T. Sackett SO; John ID. WOLFE $780, j. A.. Jafray Sons
s25; cash, +25, through DR.. Griscomi b. s. $5-Toal
1900 80 HENRY 4. OAKLEY Treasurer
NAV TO- leo. No. 66 Wall street.
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DEPARTMENT OF CHARITIES AND CORREC-
TIONS

regular meeting of this Board was held AT the Ro
tunda yesterday, President DRAPER in the Chair, and
all the members present The minutes of the hast meet
ing were read, and the usual acquisitions from the
Nardens Of the several institutions referred 10 the Cou-
mittee of the Whole.
The Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred
various subjects having reference TO the organization
upphes and othee interests connected with the admin
stratiOn of the Department, presented lengthy report
ettng forth that IN regard 10 the organization OF Belle
Sue Hospital there seems TO be an imperative necessity
on the part of the Commissioners TO establish more
effective mode and of meeting the demands OF
the patients the number of whom has largely increased
produced partly by the destruction Of the Island Hos
ptal aud the desire is TO meet the increase by an or
ganzaon which shall be equal 10 the demands OF me
charity governed by proper economy ana supervision.
To this end the Medical Board will be held responsible
for faithful and humane supervision ana action on
their part and the Commissioners Will endeayor 10
meet their official duties and responsibilities, and
will require at the hands of their officers an unrins
devotion to the performance OF their active ana per-
sonal duties TIE repor, then recommends the pas
sage of the following resolution
hesord That Timothy DAILY be and hereby removed on
the Office Of Warden of Bellevue Hospital to take eject Mon
day, the l4th inst.
Wnrsn Of bellevue Hospital to take effect on tho l4,h i
R,sored That Thomas Halaian, SorekeePeE and WI Hal
snan Assistant Clerk be and hereby discharged ana 'hes
R,solred That office Of Conmissery aud accountant
Bellevue Hospital be and 4 hereby created Win s~fs
Relied That Mrs Riddle be and Is hereby aPpoined Mas,
Of Bellevue Hospital with salary Of SY I WIN
Rssoirod hat the examination which has een made and re-
ported to the pablo Of the Of Mary SS eon he ai
BY the Coroner and that the fatare in'es
cation be abandoned A., -. -, ..,.hph.y
since he oecurrrco referred be continued and constant
watch be directed 70 BE- maintained .-.,-.
Tie report further states thal arrsngememsn's ia's