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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06

BLIND Horse IN A BAD Box.-Yesterday
morning. about 10 O'Clock. an old blind horse by
some means got into the Arsenal grounds proba
which he was acquainted with in his Younger
days. The sentinel attending the grounds en-
deavofed to drive him out; but when about a
hundred yards north OF the Penitentiary be made
beadlong down the river bank, and stuck a
straight course for the channel by W hich, SWIM
mins and wadiDg, he proceeded as far as the
Arsenal wharf The venerable Warden of the
Fable condition, called out an officer, and three
prisoners accustomed to the water, and, having
boat, proceeded after the poor animal, and over
took nlm opposite the Arsenal. John Day-or
as the Warden calls him, 'sIndefatipabIe Jobu,S
sPrang from the boat and swan to the old horse
mounted him, and walked him leisureIy ashore
and OUT 81 the gate Of the Arsenal grounds, with
.ne socd ADVICE, "Blindy, never get into such a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06

A MAtcn GAMs.-This afseracoa the Potomac
Bsse Ball Club and the Excelsior Club Of Balti-
more will have match game on the grounds of
the Club, south Of the Presidents Houss twill
doubtless be sn Interesting game Invitations
have been sent TO the friends Of the Clubs 10 be
present, and they will be received at the Fifteenth
street entrance, at o'clock p. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06

me sAUpuLENT VOTES Those who know Of
cases OF fraudulent or illegal votes being cast On
Monday last, or Of legal votes refused are re-
9uested to accord information concerning them tn
Mr. Richard Wallach, at his residence on Louisi-
ana avenue, opposite the City Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06

The BEsoM OF DESTRUCTION Is the fatality among
our young and uddle-aged to indulge, IN excess and
influence 10 dispel the growing evil, should read
Human Ffa'tty, or Physiological Researches" 1t
delIneates IN rtrtd cOLoyS for 1t X beautifully illus
trstedl the causes and effects of local aud vital dis
ease and decay, pointing out the only sure safety
rdtce-read the advertisement of "TTtsSsnny,p in
another column. Sold by DIR. Barrow I94 Bleecher
street, N. Y. Price Is cents. Sent free every
where.
:, Sold also by s. Slllert Ford, ir., Washington,
II. u. ma Tim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06
By BARNARD & BUCKLEY. Auotioneers.
GeorsstotrH, ID. c

By BARNARD & BUCKLEY. Aucnoneers.
GeorsstorH, ID. c
VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS ON THIRD.
BETWEEN FREDERIcK AND MARKEI sIEEETs,
ssS ~ n1s wE9SE
feet between Market and Ffedsrlor stfsets. and
Terms One fourth u IN osh RI the 1ssdue
AMI le months, bearing interest, and secured by
ma 81 BARNARD HUCKEY, Aucts.
BY J. c. MCGUIRE CO.. AuctIo1eers.
VERY VALUABLE REAL ESTATE ON
NEW YORK AVENUE, BETWEEN 9TH AND 10TH
m NGs5S 9uSs ssS a. ocOSs
The PREMISE we shall sell, Lot No. S. in David
feet s9e 'ns OF 'SH,re 919bered 81 fronting
9th and 10th streets west, running back IL street
n99tth t1setheI with the improvements, consisting
Terms: One fourth cash; the residue in 6 u, and
ls months with interest, secured by deed of trust
june I'd j. C MCGUIRE & CO., Aucts.
- - a CO., Auctloneers
EXTENSIVE AND UNRESERvED SALE
On, TIL RsDAY MORNING. June fth, at ten
kept by Mr.. F. Lakemeyer, on 6 street, betweeS
18th and 18th ST. Gets, and known as the First Ward
Livery Stables" we shall sell al his stock, com
supr1ior Carriages, consisting of close Coaches.
2Cslasaes and Barouches. ali of superior make
2Phaetgns, CsIryaIb, Buggy,
IL superior Carnage Horses,
CHOICE Saddle Horses, tive Of them superior La
10 Sc Silver plated Harness.
dos,
2sxo lent slsrghs, Sleigh Bells.
Cutting Boxes snd stable FarbRitare generally.
Terms Sl0n aud under cash over that sum a
doTsed notes, bearing interest
jetd J. c. MCGUIRE q CO., Aucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06

ON MONDAY NIGHT, at a late hour gang of
rutfians attacked and stoned the bonse N an oId
ana respectable citizen of the Sixth Ward, who
was TOO feeble to go to the polls and vote and ac
Cotuihgly stayed at home. The son-in law of this
gentleman is member of Congress who voted
against the appropriation for the paw of the
Auxlllary Guard, which accounts for the above
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06

JAPANESE NovELTIEs.-A small quantity Japan
ese Com, few Pipes, Tobacco, Umbrellas hand
some Swords, and other genuine Japanese articles,
such as can be obtained nowhere else. For sale BY
w. r. Chandlee, Card writer at Willards' Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06

AL,Rs:Low property owning RESIDENT. are
r x EARNED ", 70, the safety property,
sdes in the nortbeastern portion of IN. Fs.,,h
Ward bas been thrsatened with the destrucfion -
MS property and his life Tor no other renson th =
y, Is nsinraiized citizen and dared to vote Sor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06

A MiRAcLx.-THE RisHr PARTY ARRESTED AT
L.sI The community was universally aston
lshed yesterday afternoon by phenomenon whic b
sylvania avenue Two policemen actually ar
rested The right party--a menbey Of the Auxiliary
.nard-ior being drunk and disofdcrly I'm the
Sa ne ~. was absolutely taken 10 the guard
.oia sone snxions inquirers after truth that the
man was ine celebrated JIM English Of Balti-
s,,,, lug no'criety, and they went away per-
10y re- oy the intelligence, and said how
character - eo'P0se'e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06

ANorHER lScExDIARy ATTEMPr-A house of
Mr. WIN. Rutherford, on Thirteenth street. he.
tween y and y, was Get IRE TO this morning be-
fore daylight, by some incendiary, but fortunate
Nv The fact was discovered, and the FIRE subdued
before much damage had been done. Mr. Ruth
erford was recently threatened with some such
mischief in case he voted for Mr.. WalIacb.
which he did on Monday. ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06

Fatal RAILROAD AccIDRar.-Fysnan K,ll.d
Yesterday morning fireman named Aouilla Cal.
loway, on The 20 train from washin gfon TO Bal
amore, was killed near the Agricultural College
slfalon; ne was In The act Of leaning forward
when he was struck by switch ball Of the sta,
tlon, which is not regular stopping place for the
trains The train was going at sufficient speed TO
knock him headlonx frem the train. win snch
force a. 70 instantly XIII him. The train was i'm
mediately stopped and backed up to him, but he
was dead fhe body was placed on the train aud
carried 70 the Camden station In Baltimore, from
deceased, in W. est Pratt Of. Galloway was about
% years Of age and had been in the en- pillow Of the
railroad company for number Of years. He was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06

For AgkicA.-we understand that N, yo
Ham p. Young, Jr, and Or. Websirr i1nas,a.,
both OF this city have been ssioasd al an,
Ssoas and physicians 10 accom- pany TIE Captured
aHiesns on their return voyage 10 the coast OF
Africa They leave for New York TO-DAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06

BEAR IN MIND the strawberry festival NJ the
ladies' oil st Paul's Lutheran Church this and to-
morrow evening, in thelecture room of the church.
corner OF and Eleventh streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06

IHloDoNs MUSEUM OF ART, now open every
nlght al Odd Fellows Hall, is represented by
beautiful, cbaste and Instructive exbibtions IN Al
mas ever visited this city. Il Is said to be no
1umbug, but everything that it processes to be
ne music accompanying the exhibition under
.ne ciIecuon Oh young Schroeder, Of this CITY, is
most unexceptionable in its character. and adds
greatly TO the pleasure of the entertainment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06

IsctpEsI OF YESTERDAY A gentleman stenoed
out Of smiths restaurant yesterday afternooa5 ON
SIKH street near Z, and as he did so utter5d a
cheer for Wallach. He was immediately att.cL.d
and beaten by party Of the ''Roughs y Tbe Ia.
&eeper started around to Donn's ohtce and found
an onieer, who went to the place and TOOK IN.
assaiied man What become of the assaiiant
who was pointed out by the complainant, is not
known. "a 49,
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MARRIED

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-06

CREAT BARGAINS IN PIANOs.-Ons vsr,
NJ Moe ChiekenDg Piano, far oi13; one.
ysry nies Ro:snkrsntS Pia5o, Tor t1s one
stths Mgsie Store Of W. o. HErzsR0r,i sol
agency Of Bacon 4 Raven, and Subway & SOM
Pianos. 10
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17

\ uGTION NOTICE

KIsgans and costly HOUsEROLD FURNITURE.
even octave risnSiors wing room
#ss Airrors emoroidered lace Curtains Oh rainungA
and french Shns
ius, China, Glass and slverware Wines Books &c On
day fassdayl JAa = the private residence 70 West
the richest and largest OF and worte
Ar. offered Ct auction this The Furniture waa al
Sale perempory rain or shine Catalogues At
.orning Of sale. Sale commencing NJ lVs o'clock pre-
PArus-r.o superb French pl.te man.sl Mirrors with
ss s snes to do pier , Msr" S consse
encA Shades wing Suits richly carved Ia
"a, and hower and IN three colored brocae OF the
reception and eis hs oval back CHAIRS Eessres
ror doors and centre Tables stausry marble tops To
rcd satmwood card and Tables light ormolu and
onze Chandeliers imported by Laproog, MEcou Co; su
ssons Nsh and Morning Flower Boy and GIRL also Psrsn
arbe Satuettes bsque and Dresden China Ornamns So
s.
auction this four round corners finished round
inS % Z Man,
n OIL Paintings by eminent artists; two match
s S % GprsI ana s1y y
israDd, by hossssll, Summer and Winter, by Coe "a
Wy SsSses Hare. sss1s wss Point &c sTsHch 1s
pet and reda Bedrooms-Rosewosd bedroom Furnisars
suite, Beds.eeds Bureaus, sA.asry marble tops; Com
+, sSsss Quilts Coansrpsnss, Boisssls and Pillows
Grpss Sarns t. 0s; Ts snd oas $
'ahosany and French w.lnut chamber Furniture Bed
$sns s4n
hysd Wines chanpsgne. Di,hes Salts Sc silver
servce ivory has die knives and Forks napkin Kiags
.s ss
Cd Also large and desirable assor'meat Of basement
Of sale cash In bsnkabo money or cerined checka
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17
j. BLlRCKER, AUCrIONRER
GREAT SALE or IO7 HARLRx AND UP TOWN

J. BLKDCKER SON 4 90. win SAN, 1t auction, on
Isday, Jan. 10, lS60 at II o'clock at the Merchants
:haDge- .I f1I
n 6Osh ct IS lots T. q, 100 n. " of lst ave.
O. corner leth ave and l2lst IT. plot Of lots.
- o. ". corner 6lh and l90th k--1lots
en 9Th ave.-0 lots g., between 1list And lA2d sta
n lAl.t = - lots n ., adjoining above.
IN ls2d So lots 4, adjoining N rear.
N Broadway-S lots o., between 18th and lSSth sts
ilh ave.l6 lots and beswsen 18TH and lSsth Its.
n 18Th ST. lots B., 100 n .. lllh ave-
!Gth st-z3 lots n. between Broadway and 18th
iS SIS lots g. between Broadway and llth ave.
In l80th 81 3 lots q g. 100 II Q nth ave.
he above properly embraces many choice and desirable
|, tn rapidly improving neshooIhOod The sale will be
hous reserve The title v prrfect and The terms viii be
iA
apps, &C., 1t No Pine street. -"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17
Ucr1oN sALE-noUsEHQLp ruRNIruRs ar PUB.

UCTION sALE.-HOUsEHpLD FURNITuRE AT PUB.
llc auciion-Mahogany and rosewood suits Of dra wing
I'M Furniture, solid rosewood frame round cornered
ave P,notorte, full octave, beautiful instrument pier
mantel Mirrors French lace Curtains oil Paintings by
nent arss bronze and ormolu statuees Parian Figures
vet and tapestry Carpets with Rugs TO match all Of which
be perempo lily Sold this day Tuesday jan IL, at 0
lock To cose two mortgages At the four story resdence SO
st Eleventh street, Fifh Drawing rooms con-
three suits Of solid rosewood parlor Furniture covered Ia
coored satin brocatel each seven pieces;
large eoa, one large Chair ladies' gothic Chair
glass backs four rich medallion Chairs in tapes
bTocate splendid side parlor Hesere side and
%oers contain solid wood aud Bureaus With
shstands to MATCH spring and hair Mattresses feather
US S.pkets and oa, Turkish easy Chairs with Lounges
ees match dinner and tea Sets Of French china sod
Table,: with ESTUARY tops arm hairs Third and fourth
noe hair satsrs:ses ngrsn and tapestry carpe Sofas
e In the ball Y Large Hat stand with marble top: two
re, Goblets Salvers Decsnters; silver Ware, Gas ers
ons Forks ivory handled Cutlery fruit Stands Preserves
&c Baskets, napkin Rings Also desirable OF
hen Furniture dining and ten Sets crockery Glassware
h avenue cars and stages the house. sale post
d. For further particulars catalogues morning Of
De- House To let inquire Of the auctioneer morning Of
e competent person win be In attendance to cart pack
ship the goods for th0ae who desire II.
y : p. 0OULD5NITH, Auctioneer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17

EORI ATTY AUcrIONER, WILL SELL. THIS a AZ
IL, l1s Chatham square a. Htx O'Clock ruyntrre from
tac.nrer various sssn tuent which must De sid with
terve Also oil Paivrngs, Glassware, segars. Dry aud
0oods, variety.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17
WATCHES AND JEWELRY.

nrANoNDs wASrrD-T BRrriHANrs or rrasr
IL water tlemxl and SIZE carats or M re
which The market ralae viii De gven. Address g. bar
LISA Post office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17
LEGAL NOTICES.

a UDrrORS NOT1cK-PHnIP BERGMAN VI fHn
a Cumberland City Bank and :. r. Annaa, frnsea Ma.
lt Equity. In IL Circuit Court for Allegheny eouny eato
Of Nary pursuance Of hs decree pasd IN % aeove
nosoe hereby sven 10 ~ hctdsss q u ncsee e
Aforesaid produce their ~ notes y osns esns before
ma % or bsSors he third nc.day ss1nasy - Ysss
xnnan frustss sssAA and ths sreditces Of nd bank
payment q Trsssss ecnntscn md srpensss md he co
tAxea IN he above :1n o. ~ iunos me nands g -
yyssiu1ed from bensnt Of dsbuton snS eredcrs =
VILLA KrL0ouR, spssaa, Audfos.
CCrpsMAxp. No. Nov. M 1859. =
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17

g ~. BOGART, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NO.
NGrh W waT s e. VII, sell The prem kaowo
streets on Wednesday Jam Is at l0k the entire stock
ind fixtures OF Wholesale and All Liquor
declining the business Consisting imported Brandes ia
Whsley Ja%sics hum sherry. Madeira port and other
Store Fxtures Counters, Segar Cases MrrorA Clock En
cravings oil Paintings Chairs Seees Store and Pipe copper
Measures Pumos Refrigerator, Tumblcrs Decanters wine
GasSes, xjneye &C.. &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17

NOTICE Is HEDKRY GIVEN TO ALL WHOM Tr NAY
IN that Prcmsm Nne made by Benedict NAL
loIy Farns dated june IS 1859 for &3 % 100 payable
monhs after date at the Hscrs bank. Beshe Conn,
10 the order Of the makers order and which
property Of the undersigned has lost mslAd and AL
hereby notified thu, ,hs negotiation Of the
stopped q. 4 o. BAMuELS, No. 40 Broadway.
NEw yonK, Dec %, 1889
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17

DECEIvER'S SALE-WILL BE SOLD AT AUCTION ON
III monday January g at II o'clock NJ the Merchants
Exchange, In the city of New York, by p WILKINS
United States on the 9h day Of June, 1895 70 aob Wright
Dated January IT, 1850. HENRY NJ McQUOtD,
Raoa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17

DANCING ACADEMIEs.
A DODwORTHS DANCING ACADEMIA
"A. No 8S Broadway, Nsw York
No. ls7 Montague place. Brooklyn
Mondays and Thursday russdays and Fndsys In BookIyn;
Wednesdays and Saturdays IN New York
CLASSES OPEN AT ALL TIMES FOR BHGrENE7a
lie Prince lmperals, quAdrle rooenly introduced
In Paris and At the academies OF DODWOKTH Just pub
kshsd Yah fun description of the figures.
~ o. cem. At MADAME sAUvAGEAU Dane ne .csde ny,
hard teach learn ali fashionable dances twelve
Instructions given Monday Tuesdays
and Alterations At evenings O'Clock Grand
soirees daDsantcs on the nights from until IL
Cali tonsh Annual fancy dress ball Thursday Jaa rs
nANOING SCHOOL AT no. s. East rHIKrEESrH
~ sreet-nr. ChARRUAUDS second aod last term of
Ne WIZ commence Wednesday ths 1lth ass
FUR he reception Of pupils Wednesday aud
tusday O'Clock noon md ~ In NJ AsrHocn- Circaia
u he school.
r DE GARno BROoKRS ACADEMY, ssi BRoOME
IL. street Ladies Tuesdays and Fridays TO O. gentle,
meo, ~ 70 l0T n. new class for Tuesday, Children.
Wednesdays and Saturdays, TO p N. ladies' primary
not occupied by classes
ALL TIE NEW FRENCH oUADRrrLHs
Prince mt e,ial Lsdea Quadfles Qusdrle Russs An
TIE fashionable Dances taught la noe ~
soiREE EVERY WEDNESDAY, MOTT
NEW CLASSES ARE NOW FORMING At peoF essos
~ bONDs Dancing academy aa5 Gymnasium, At Us
eeckeI sueee The Term entering the name
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17

DRIAN Il. MULLER, AUCTIONEER.
Valuable property At auction, 70 the estate of VIM
Tassdsy jan IT, 1860, at II O'Clock, at the MerchAnta'
haDgo. -tt
reenwich stree-Houses and Lease Of Lois Nos $50 332
2S4; A2x76; ground rent $3.50
sminck and Clarke sress-Houses and Lease of Lots No.
zanick street and Nos n, and M Clarke street; 50x7S;
Tuhd rent $3.50
a1ter street-House and Lot No l50 25x65.
maps, &c., apply 10 the aucuoneer, 50 Wall street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17

4 J. BLEECKER, SON CO. WILL SELL AT AUCTION
oday Ut ~ O'clock At the Merchants Exchange The fol-
ang valuable property
a Canal sIe.t-Houses and Lots Nos $50 and $685.
% Franklin street--House and Lo No lA
a Downing sreet-House and Lot No 30.
Nineteenth street-2 Houses and Lots No. l66 and 1877
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17

TTAKRy-sE.D THOSE MEERs cHAUM PIPES, FROM
IL q Fulton street, BY Adams expess, and pay " " each
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17

ANIEL a MATTHEW'S, AUCTIONEEH.
n LARGE SALE or VINE. AND LIQUORS,
40 BANANA AND DOMESTIC SE3ARs,
|JTLER, SCHULTZ MATHEWS, viii sell ut auct.n
orcw "wednesday, II O'Clock at their spacous sales
IA OK Cedar street,
Il $4,000 Genuine Havana and Domestic 6egars
All Of choice brands, In usual packs ges
Co. assortment Of superior old pale aud dark Cognac
udy, prime old Port imported Holland SshnApps, Swan
Hamsey Scotch Whskey, Harveys Nah whistey; also
sskets Picnic Champagne warranted imported; also
ADVANCED 10 baskets Hedsisck Champagne. Catalogues
~ morning OF sslo,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17
Two or THREE NRArLY FURNISHED ROOMS 70

et With Board tose ether separate, with large pans
saAeasJ deshifuy ocae5 cgnveneri Broad ray Al mo-
d"r IN ost mems; suitable for man and VIE OK ne Or
fSni g genemen Apply at AZ soarth street. called 10
Albion pace
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17
CORPORATION NOTICES.

CORPORATION NOTICE-THE COMmITTEE ON FL
~ Of the Board OF Aldermen, will meet Thursday
the 10Th instant Ut O'Clock P. in No City Hal All
parties having business before said Commee reques
70 be preeent. CHARLES g. CORNELI, /Committeo
GILBERT II. PLATF,
GEORGE STARR, Finance
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17

'CEs1LEMEN AND THEIR WIVES, OR SINGLE GEN
NJ ilemen can be accommodated with pleasant rooms with
Board Apply al z9 West Fourteenth street. references er-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17

ssOCrATIoN OF EXEMPT F1REMBN THE ANNUAL
"A Meeting VII Dc held II rEemens Han on TUESDAY
ensuing year, ~. A full attendance = desirable.
~ GEO. W. WHEELER B. 8.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17

lUCTION NOTICE-M DOUGHTY, AUCTIONEER.-
Household Furniture this day 1t lo O'clock Al the saes
rument rosewood Parlcr Suits a brccael and velvet
sb oak Dining Furniture extension Tables rosewood
mahogany Bookcases mahogany sofsS Tee atetes and
ksrs Paror Chsirs LOUNGES Lounge and Sofa sedste
ckery, Cutlery and Glass Ware mante Clocks and Orna-
BITS; also two mahogany Panofores TO pay advances max
arg, assortment and worthy the attention Of dealers and
sekeepers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17

WIN. Writer'S, WILL SELL, THIS DAY. AT TWO
w O'Clock at 454 Canal street. the Furniture &C. of
large house Sofas rocking and other CHAIR. dining
Tables pier Glasses Curtains Ocohs mahogany and other
Bedseads tapestry three ply ingram and other Carpets
Glass; Stoves and all other goods usually found In well
furnished house.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-05-30
HORRIBLE TR aGEDx ONAsTEA Va
fkDAT.
TIVE Cabin Passengers Killed and
AuOIAer severely wonndcd.


Tho New Orleans Delta or last Sunday
has particular account OF terrible TRACE.
dy that occurred on board the Red river
packet b. L. Hodge, on her late trip from
Shreveport to Now Orleans:
STATEMENT OF TUE PASSENGERS.
The UNDERSIGNED, passengers on board the
3. L., Hodge, on her present trip, from
Shreveport to New Orleans, deem that a
statement Of the facts Of an atroeious muir.
der which occurred on board Of her, on Red
river, about twenty Eve miles below Grand
Encore, on the 18th of May, about 2 O'Clock
a. m. due 10 the public and her officers.
"a man calling himself b. l.. Sheath came
on board the boat nj Shreveport, and regis
tered hImsaF US deck passenger for New
Orleans. On the next evening after leaving
Shreveport, be came to Capt. II. III. Martin,
(who wins in command of the boat, and cx-
pressed desire TO be allowed to change his
passage from deck TO cabin, which was ao-
eeeaed 10, and "A state room assigned him by
the clerk. Having small amount OF mon
ev with him he deposited ii with the clerk
between two and three O'Clock in the morn
ing, while almost all tho passengers were
asleep, fseveral gentlemen still sitting up
conversiug,) Sheath Suddenly stepped up DO
hind one Of the gentemon named K. q. Jer
niscn, and caught him around the head, drew
bowie knife from behind him, and attempts
ca to cut his throat. lie was prevented
from making fatal wound, by Jerngen
catching tho blade Of the knife in one hand,
aud Suaih's arm in the other. lie however
received u very severe wound across the
throat.
'sIhe passengers who were asleep were
reused BY the noise and excitement in the
cabin and the boat running into the bank -
just as that time man named Charles Nj.
Fort, coming out of his state room into the
cabin, was fatally stabbed by Sheath, and ex-
pired In few moments. He resided 10
Springfield, Robertson county, Tennessee
Another passenger, named il. j. Lyle, of
Nashville, Tenn, being reused by the noise,
opened his state room door TO look out, and
was Immediately stabbed by Sheath, Lyle
only said 81 am stabbed" and expired with
out groan, the bowie knife having penesra-
ted through bis heart.
SAT this jnncturc, tie Captain, who had
been asleep ia his room, was called, and
coming at once into the cabin, he succeeded
ia getting the knife from Sheath, and then
secured him. The murderer had upon bis
person, ut the time of his arrest, several 9TH
or knives and a revolver.
sThe murderer is a deformed creature,
email in stature, broken backed, and about
% years of ago. lie said bio was native of
Weston, Lewis Go. Virginia, and that he had
been teaehiug school, NJ place called Knox
VILE in Cherokee Co. Texas. The reasons
given by him for committing the deed were
that they were the parties who were seeking
bis fe-although they had never met be
fore. lie acknowledges the deed but does
not seem TO care particularly about it.