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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09

SUMMARY EJEcTMEsT OF TEsASTs PROM AN US-
SAFE BUuDISG.-Sergeant Lord of the Sanitary Po-
Ice in tie performance of the duties assigned him. has
had occasion 10 report several unsafe buildings. The
first proceeding under the new law against one of these
man-traps was instituted by him day or two since
and resulted in order of eecment being issued by
Justice Kelly II appears that the store No. 652Broad
way was literally "built in the sand" the foundation
walls commencing but four and half feet below the
curbetone. In repairing the adjoining building No
60 the workmen undermined this apology for a
foundation, and found that building in exceedingly
unsafe condition. TIE walls were cracked almost
from top to bottom, having settled from 6 to inches
in the center and were liable to crashing about
the ears Of the tenants without moments notice
A complaint having been lodged against the building
by the Sergeant Mr. Thos c. NJ Payton, the assignee
of the lessee summoned 10 appear before Justice
Kelly and yesterday the evidence Of several master
nasons and competent builders was akenregarding the
construction of the building They all eoncurred in
representing ii to have been very himsiy built from
the commencement and gave evidence of its dangerous
insecurity at present. 1t was also shown that Mr.
Patton had been long of this fact and had given
the contractors who were ut work the adjoining
premises-and who We're necessarily undermining his
building-permsion to shore up his falling walls in a
temporary manner, but did not want the expense to
exceed $50.
Justie Kelly, after hearing the evidence Issued an
order 10 Mr. Patton requiring him to the build
ing forthwith and also ordering the tenants to
from the same. II is probable that the building will
have 10 be pulled down in order to it.
The tenants Thomas o. Wilmurth, looking-glass and
pieureframe dealer and Alexis Potter, enameled fur
niture manufacturer busily engaged in removing
tier wares Yesterday afternoon The new law is such
that if Mr.. Patton docs not Immediately obey the order
of the magistrate, the police will save him the trouble
and do tie work at bis expense the cost of the job
becoming a lien AGAINST the property.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09

The NEws TERRlroRIEs.-The House Committee
on Territories have agreed TO the formation of iive
new ones They argue that as they are settling, they
might as well have a settled organization of govern
ment now us well a. hereafter. The names Of these
Territories are Chippewa Arizona, Nevada, Idaho,
and Dakota
CHIPPEWA includes the north half of Nebraska and
Dakotah, extending from Washington Territory 10
Minnesota bounded by British America on the north
and the 10th parallel the south, and containing 1885,
600 square miles.
ARizoSA is to be bounded by Utah on the north
Mexico on the south, the i0Sth meridian on the east
and California the west. II will contain nearly
%r0 0C0 square miles. So.
NEVADA will be bounded south and west by Califor-
ard east by Utah and the II ith meridian, and WIN con-
tain 1870 square miles. The eastern boundary Is
within 100 miles of Salt Lake City. IL takes colls'usI-
able from Utah and some from Washington anu III
cules what has been called Carson Naiiey' -,
IDAHO is an Indian word, sgnifying Ssm ol ,i,e
Mountain" II il bounded north by the 43d parallel
soutb nv the 9Th: east by the l02d merchant ana
won nv Green River. II comprises i1oovv s1nrc
miles II takes one half from Utah, small portion
frum Nebraska and New-Mexleo, and the rehiiiuef
from Kansas. g .so ,o--,o-r poyv 40
DAKOTA includes part OF the terrNory now ~
IL I'D a mart of Nebraska. II bounded north
a., ~ aG,b paralle; east by Minnesota ana iowa
r,h hv the Big Sioux and west by the iV2d merdih'
!, ,y;lI contain l35, 600 square miles. 900
THE Nume Committee have attached @VVvV SQUARE
H. hitherto belonging TO Utah, east of Green RIVER
-, Nebrnska which will reduce tah To Soooo square
II Ag these organizations will be reported by the
re",,lar Committee they viii pass the House. What
the Senate will do with them cannot be foreseen.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09

OPEsIsG oY THE SIxTEEsTH WARD REPUBLICAN
ASSOCIATION READIsG-RooA.-The Republicans of
the Sixteenth Ward last evening turned out in largo
numbers on the occasion Of the opening of reading
for the Association The room is on the second
floor Of No. 245 Eighth avenue, and is well arranged.
At end il platform, with seats for the presdn
officers table for the secretaries and abundant stand
ing room for speakers Ranged through the center are
tables and settees. The tables were covered witt
newspapers, beside abundant files of papers pendan
from the walls. VIM. c. Russell, esq, President oil
The Association occupied the chair lie ed'oh WIN
the opening dedicatory speech and was followed
others. There was immense enthusiasm anu I"
speeches were all of lively and animated character
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09
The Triple Murder a Hoax.

EAsToN, Tuesday, May 3, ISbU.
Our community thrown into state of intense
excitement at about o'clock last evening, by the
port brought here by respectable citizens who vouchcd
for its correctness of the triple murder al Richardson's
farm. So intense was the excitement that at least
dozen persons avered that they had seen the bodies
hundred of our citizens went out to Mr. Richardson
homestead, where they found the family all we and
not "a little surprised at the story The family were
kept up nearly the whole night by anxious inquirers
An evening paper posted flaming bulletin over the
CITY, giving the account of the horrible murder, and
promising further particulars in todays edition. 1t is
ascertained that the report originated with man la
boring under mania potu, who really thought he saw
the whole occurrence as stated.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09

WAsHISGToS, Tuesday, May 3, 1. r.
The Postmaster-General, in a communication 30 tne
Senate to-day responsive TO a resolution Of inquiry
the subject of lessenng the number of dead letters,
says that after the most careful consideration he Is con-
strained TO believe that the chief Improvement in the
Dead Letter Office must be effected byprovdng for the
and at shorter period, TO the writers. Not one half
of the whole number such should be returned.
Under the present SYSTEM all really valuable are re-
turned TO the writers. Seventy thousand dead letters
accumulated quarterly in the New-York Pos-Ofice
The Postmaster-Genera suggests the appointment Of
ten temporary clerks to carry out the plan of the De-
partment, as an experiment
1t is understood that Senator Simmons and his friends
have perfected their amendments to the Mexican
treaty the consideration Of which will shortly be re-
sumed by the Senate.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09

TIE CALEDosIAs MEDIUM AND AMERICAS ASSIST
Asr-An ardent Spritras is anxious to have the fol-
lowing squib from The London Court Circular copied
by THE BRIBUsE, evidently considering it a serious
indorsement of his views, and plain indication that
the English nobility have been forced to give in to
this modern delusion and snare:
"SPIPIT-RAPPIgG AMONG THE ARrsTocRAcY.-Mr.
Hume, the great Caledonian medium, the Cagliostro
of our days has returned from Russia with young and
beautiful wife, possessing uncounted bags OF roubles
and is again haunting WestEnd routs and solrees
few days ago he was seen III private circle, OF
which Lord Lyndhurst, Lord Brougham, the Duke Of
Deyonshre and Others formed part and said that
by his astonishing feas of sprtuasm he succeeded IN
converting the above nobemen, well many OF the
fair sex who happened to be present. amongthem Lady
Thos Miner Gibson, NJ. Z. Another night the great
medium took part in discussion at the residence OF
distinguished literary in Chelsea, and the CONVEX
saon falling Oh Newton and the laws Of gravity, bold
" asserted that said laws cOnnteracted by higher
spiritual causes all of them at the command OF inspired
humanity; TO prove which, Mr. Hume was seen lit
ing himself UP from the ground and ascending to the
ceiling by the mere force of his WILL and without any
yisble external assistance Numerous persons Wit
messed this extraordinary feat and repeating its
details wherever they 60. 1t must be remarked, how
ever, that Mr. Hume had an assistant IN these and
other performances, an American, named Squire VINO
accompanies him everywhere. Dir. Hume
freely confesses that by his marriage he has lost GER
tain quantity of sprituasm, to which he had
TO associate with his new American friend The COM
pensaion has proved perfect, as all ayow who have
seen the master since his return
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09
HoUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House went into Committee of the Whole ON
the State Of the Union the Tariff bill.
Air HOUSTON Dem, Ala argued that the exist
inc law had not been fairly and properly tested, ana
Therefore was unwilling supersede It by another act
of legislation lis friends calculated 1t Wouid yel9
ffty millions annually, but this yearthe receipts ""u,u
reach ak millions more, and next year ACCORDING 10
the estimates of the Secretary of the Treasury, Sixty
millions. Then why should they assess hShsr I4A
Emply TO collect higher amount OF revenue MS
view was that sbOuld leave commerce uiishnekedi
and sbonld collect money only defray the expenses
and nay the debts Of the Government.
All STAETON rep, OhiO) controverted the po-
sou thai as a general rule the duty on imports ID Il
tax on the consumer. ,.,.1 a.. ,;no;nol
Fes1res Of the bill which shoud not be treated as d
party measure ar ts provisions are intended 70 oee
III farming, mining and manufacturing Interests Vi
- nessTs. TAYLOR Dem, La and MiLLsoN
en1. Pa severay Intellectually proposed to increase
Inc amount in the bill az a duty on sugar
Dir. PETTITS Rep, Ind. amendment, TO admit
sugar and molasses free of duty, failed. Il.
During the incidental debate Of these amendments
Mr.. MILLSON expressed his surprise 'h!. tleI f
should BE- 30 much apathy the Democratic sde WIZ
regard 70 this bill few Of his party friends were pre-
Gat while the other side OF the House 'hoic "''
gOmIElrftiyely large attendance Of members. ,,c
At O'Clock motion was made by Mr.. bAhho
DALE Dem, Miss. that the Committee rlso.
Tbis wae resisted BY the Republicans, who wanted
10 make such progTets Oh the bill that vote may NC
taken on Us passage tomorrow or Thursday.
Mr. SHERMAN rep, Ohio alluded TO the busi-
nes accommodation afforded by the Republicans 10 the
Democrats during the bate Charleston Convention, and
did not TANK the Democrats were serving them fairly
now, when gentlemen refused TO vote, thus break
inc ouorum II il important 20 facilitate business on
the Tariff az some Americans desired 10 be absent TO-
morrow and some Republicans leave Tor Chicago thlf
week.
II said on the Democratic SIDE IN fcrR9hse Una
the Democrat were not prepared act hastily on the
bill and besides only two speeches had been made
from that quarter. a..
Owing 10 some Democrats declining to vote, the
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09

A PARTNERSHIP SwIsDLE.-A man named Henry
Wilkins was yesterday arrested by Officer King Of
the Lower Police Court, charged with having swim
died Miss Eliza Sturgeon out of 900 worth of MILL
merry goods. The complainant alleges that about the
Goth of March last she and Anne McKenny entered
into partnership with Wilkins in the millinery BUSH
ness at No 4l9 Broadway, Miss Sturgeon putting in
81 oC0wcrth Of goods and Wilkins 5000 il cash. The
tablisbment ourished exceedingly well for time, the
two girls manufacturing goods for sale, and Wilkins
acting as general naneier keeping the books, receiy-
ing and dsbursing the cash, etc. short time since,
Wilkins induced his partners 10 execute 10 him Bill
of sale, alleging that it would better enable hm to
transact business.
Having secured the document, he at once assumed
airs of e1eat Importance and peremptory ordered the
girls 70 quit the premises The girls perfectly
asourded but were at last forced TO yield him posses
sion Of the store and goods An injunction restraining
him from selling the goods was issued, but Immediately
quashed OH his presenting the surrepitious obtained
bin of sale and swearing that the goods were his. A
writ Of attachment was then issued, but Wilkins had
disappeared with all the goods. warrant for his
arrest having been granted he yesterday brought
before the magistrate by the officer who had watched
for long time tie house where the accused boarded
The prisoner refused toanswer any questions but stood
upon hs dignity whereupon he was locked up Tor con-
tumacy.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09
Destructive Fire a, Painted Post.

PAINTED POST Steuben Co, May 8, I50U.
most destructive fire occurred here yesterday n-
volvng the loss Of nearly $50 600. The fire was flrs
discovered in the foundeTy Of Curtis Erwin, which,
with the building attached was destroyed. The barn
and livery stable of the Lowell House, the building
known as the Badger Block, the dwelling Of j. +;
Bennett the dwelling of H. G. Blood, the dwelling and
shop of Mr.. Wilder, the dwelling of G. Brown, ana
fLe dwelling of o. Jordan. were also completely de-
sroved The fire is attributed to spontaneous eombus-
ton nkhe fOundery. an
Curtis g. Erwin's loss il $4,000 insured for ST.
COO. Loss in the Badger Block $1,000; no insurance.
]. r. Benefits loss 81 900; insurance. Mr.. Wilder
was insured for $1,000. G. Browns loss, $500; no
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09

MINOR PoLIcE ITEns.--Samuel Gormhh n ho'o'r
pickpocie was yesterday arrested ny peeS"'.
charged with having stolen diamond pin, worth si'e from
Abner Miller who resides at the OF Mulberry A "H
ham .tIse,s The accused held for
us Schultz was taken custody yesterday while a'eps
to pass e counterfeit IS bill Of the BANK Of the .onhO
:. PhsdeIph lie vss committed to answer Justice Steers
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09

The Marseiles journals represent that rats have
lately increased much IN that ety III spite oil The at
tempts to destroy them by means OF traps poison, &c.
as 10 have become serious nuisance, iniessing the
streets ut night and invading Kitchens and arers
in the day time. The journals say that cats apparently
from fear, do not attack them and they recommend
the employment of English jeuiers--one of these doss
nnving completely exterminate6'or driven away a
horde which had taken UP It's residence III of tue
principal hotels.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09
DIsaster al Sca--Six Lives Lost.

NEw.LOHDOE, Tuesday, NAV 3 IS6U
The whale ship Benjamin Morgan arrived at this
port to-day, bringing two men from the wreck Of the
brig II. N jenkins of Bangor, Maine. The brig was
found in the Gulf Stream the lst of May dsnasted
and water-Iogged. The captain, mate, and two men
were lost and only these two remained alive board
of her. The brig from Bangor, bound to Havana,
when she encountered the gale that disabled h
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09

RUNNING orr sAmoRs.-On Monday night the
Harbor Police arrested Frederick Grove, boarding
house runner who was pulling two sailors ashore III
small boat t.was supposed that he had induced thon
TO desert their ship without the knowledge OF their
officers lie said they from the schooner no"'n
Carolina, Capt, Myers, from Havana. Grove was
held for examination
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09
Delaware Politics.

WILMINGTON, Del, Tuesday, May 3, $50.
A call bas been issued by the Democrats of Newcas-
tie County for public meeting on the 10Th TO take
have the County fairly represented in the
adjourned National Convention, and repudlate the
course of Senator Bayard.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09

WoNAS's RIGHTs.-The Womans Rights Oon'o"
ton OPENS tomorrow morning in the Cooper Institute
Tomorrow evening Mr. Elizabeth Cady stanton WI" re-
peat the address which she gave last Winter before 'n'
Legislature At Albany. Mr.. Wendell fh''ips WIN "''
dress the Convention both NOR ming aud evening
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09
Injunction Dissolved.

NEWARK, Tuesday, May 3, ND.
The injunction imposed come weeks since by Chan
cellor Green on the Orange and Newark Horse-Car
Railroad was argued yesterday afternoon, and to-day
the Chancellor granted decree dissoying the injunc
ton. The work, which had been suspended, will be
at ouc resumed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09
inauguration of Mayor Henry.
PuuApELPHIA, Tuesday, May 3, I6JU

PHILADELFHIA, IUtHu'tYi Nh! % 'O"O'
Mayor Henry was inaugurated to-day. The follow
= rcr,;on II his address was delivered with much
force and emphasis, and received with torrent OF
applause: -, A.. community. I'M, also q,
honorable epu,e depends upon bnn ana @ .ha s,riye
-. ,hs fIl ertent OF official power 10 secure te
,eIt m The civ OF Philadelphia OF every CONSTITUTIONS" s "
person and property"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09

| A new metallic Thermometer has been invented by
Victor Beaumont Of New-York, and patent applied
g. The principle Of this instrument is the dilatation
81 a;e,ro,, >, etas A straight strip Of brass and a
s;r,;Ior o,rn If ,eel are soldered together; when
.ated the compound strip expands more on the brass
~. than on the otter, hence bends in curve. One
end If the strip is mao fast to the case the other END
Il CONNIE ,ed by means o., link ana cranx' 70 'he
spindle w, 'ich carries the hand. The en- " p, r
yded with regulating screw, by means Of WHEN '"'
range of motto is made correspond with the grsu-
alton on the d. u, and the whole machinery of the
sp;ndle il carried on a stand which is moved by
another screw, to yet the instrument after stand
ard. This setting screw is reached from the
outside, and if the thermometer gets out
Of order it may easily be set TO work correctly Wy
means of driver. The external appearance Of
the instrument is that Of watch four inches diameter,
with Fahrenheit and centegTade scale on she dial.
These thermometers are correct, portable, easily read,
and very quick since the expanding metal is in arect
contact with the air, which enters the cases by bDles
made for the purpose Metallic Thermometers, es1e
cialy Breguets are used in laboratories to measure
very minute variations of temperature, but they are
very dear. Dr. Beaumont has succeeded by means of
wel-adapted ools in making them cheaper than
rate mercuria thermometers. And he adsprs them TO
several uses, for which they unryaled-nsmely, |
for vacuum sugar-pans gas workers. measuring tenn |
peraures below the freezing point of mercury easur-
ing TIE temperature Of superheated steam and Of hot
air furnaces up to 260o Fahrenheit. These ins;ru
ments are so convenient and HANDSOME that they viii
soon find their way into every parlor and office.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09

Committee repeatedly foun. itself without quorum,
although it appeared by the consequent ron Calls 'a'
The struggle was prolonged till etght o'clock, when
the House adjourned
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09
Obituary.


TRENTON, Nd, Tuesday, May 8, 1850.
Joseph Wood, fox several years Mayor of this city,
| and uncle to- Mayor Wood of New-York, died this
| morning at 8o'olock.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09
From RraZOs.

NEw-ORLEAss, Tuesday, May 8, 1850
The steamship Arizona has arrived from Brazo 4th
inst, with $40 900 in specie. The news is unimpor-
ant
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09
The Constitutional Union COnven.
tim

Special dispatch The n. Y. Tribune.
BALTIMORE, Tuesday, May 8, 1860.
The Convention bids fair to be full one.
Messrs. Houston and Bell are the leading cand-
dates, between whom there is likely to be warm
contest Tennessee particularly resists Mr.. Hous-
ton. A majority of the New-York delegates are
for him.
Mr.. Mclean does not manifest much strength
He would be stronger and perhaps nominated
but for the belief that he would be rejected at Chi
cago and by his declensOn the party left without
candidate.
Messrs Everett, Fuller, and Hunt are most
named for the Vice-Presidency.
Ii is said Mr.. Hunt will decline.
There is general disposition to get along with
out platform.
The New-York Delegates hold caucus tonight
TO fill vacancies and consult.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09

BALTIMORE, Tuesday, May o, looV
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention, TO as
sembe tomorrow, are arriving in considerable num-
beers, and the hotels filling up.
The old First Presbyterian Church building, re-
Gently bought by the Government for Courthouse,
has been finely fitted up for the accommodation OF the
Convention.
fulllength portrait of Washington has been placed
behind the Presidents chair and the interior OF the
building is draped with flags.
There is considerable speculation as to the course to
be pursued.
meeting was called for tonight Of the friends OF
Mr.. Bolts but for some reason it did not take place.
The old Church is the same in which Martin Van
Buren, was nominated for the Presidency.
Delegates are'here from twenty-six States Every
State and Territory except Oregon, are expected to
be represented. Among the arrivals are: Mesrss
Leslie, COombs Bell Parson Brownlow, Goggin and
other distinguished politicians. Several delegations
have their headquarters at Barnums Hotel.
The New-York Delegation voted unanimously to
have no platform but the Union, the Constitution, and
the enforcement of the laws
An informal ballot of the Delegation, as an express
sion of their preferences for President resulted fol-
lows:
Gen Sam Houston. 81 Gen. Scott. ....,..-...
Judge John Mclean. 2 John Bell. ............ 2
Gen. w DOL. ........--.. 4
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-09
Weather Report,

Dr. Jons's. N r.. May e.-wind N. T. Weather ''ssy'
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-06-27
VALUABLE MANUFACTURING MILLS IN
THE TOWN OF LOUISBURG FOR SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED EXECUTED TO NE, FO&
- certain purposes therein named shall offer for sac
at public auction. in the town Of Louisburg. the in
day OF August next the valuable property known as inc
LOUlSBURG MlLLS-one Of The best Mill Sites aod W
cations in NorthCarolina- The Mills in good repair
there four pairs of miones with all the xsTes ana
improvements for the manufacture Of Flour is unsu
passed. There is excellent SAW MILL attachaO.
These Mills situated Tar nver at Leaisbug Inc
dam is of solid stone masonry of the most substant.
kind holding good head of water in the dryet seaSns
The water power is sufficient for gre times the demand o.
the present mills and capable Of being appropriate
an indefinite extent There about ~ of land a.
tached to the Mills large capital be safely ana
Pro6tably invested An persons wishing to invest money
in valuable property, will do we'll to examine the Mills
Terms cash, or its equivalent.
- = - ". HARRIS, Trustee.
Louisburg, Jrne 10. 1860, - %.
n B. On the 18th Of August 1860 will SELL at PTo'N
auction. my residence in the Town of LOuisbug. 70
situated in healthy part of the town, the Female Oo
lege There are two acres Of and with neat ct.aeSS
building and all necessary out buildings, excellent yea
of wafer &c. JOHN Il. BRUD1E
Lousburs June TO- 1850. - 25-wtd