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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-27

Licrt. s " Benet, Of the United States Ordnance. at
West Point, made trial OF Ketchum's improved hand
grenade time ago, and made report Brigadier
General Ripley, Chief Of Ordnance, at Washington d. c.
In the report lie speaks Of tho entire safety In the hand
hn Of the grenade he destructive power, and the
ccran ty q explosion ether In striking land or water,
its peculiar construction making IL useful in either
Tho government las contracted for large number OF
these wea,ofs and the proprietor Is busiy eng gei ia
manufacturers them. such Of defence would be
extremely useful ia " every description, in ro-
pc.ns boariers q sinking small boais. Other trials
viii be made shortly before both military and naval Of
a.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-27

ne forsyayd overheard and supposed h went
Iosssa . II wsss1n sss 'ch9 II
sfs *
h ..s e ak KaasT Ssw
ballast. s vss s a. T.. ss sss
Ing schr Zachary Taylor Of Marblehead, At anchor the
ship AZ. Hooper s Hooper London =
SHIP ST Berry dsssasv Avg % Grsenoek 29h with
w% siss q s &C s?sj Island.
ship Narrsranse Brandt Hsyrs Avg % 10 ballast %
HssS :si
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q e I Va when GsnS NE
an. D:rE & tTi"ss;' Sls!Sds ksS %cSa
aaaff n o a at ~ Ion "a spoke
saEs S'f Sn SKIP ssi
Bsher fell fore 10 aud died
as's ss ss h FSi Glasgow Aos osenosA ls with
Gs Sc g. ay f. sss t.
BARK MARY Lee Butler, bermuda, Sept 90 in ballast. to
days.. ssrf X A d as $ IGsq S KmNA john NIB
Bark Poster, Foster Mllbrdge 6days. in ballast, to
BARK Tahiti Davis, PASSPORT days. ballast to Brett
Bark Howard. sinnwood, Portland, days. in ballast to
Bark Atlas Moron Boston, days, in ballast, Brett Son
salt Ans very heavy Ss wsa a1s, lost lost
fore topgnaniIlust ana main ioYmsst
STANDARD tbr, whne Bermuda 10 days. in ballast To
Bng Two Boys tRrl, HaI.ey, Cow Bay CT. 10 days. with
COIL, 10 Manhati an Gesco
Big Samuel Small Lane Lingan, cB days. with COAL to
schr Danvine tor Richmond va) Chester Rio Janciro
Egsair hal issif wiaas a. eans 80 ''' crossing 'n'
schr Romp BIZ swaire, chahtetown, PEI 10 days, with
schr EiISn Merriam. Hamilton phladsrhs, 4daya
scfr fsnry K,al ng' sno~ n.. Sand. lay.
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sehr fh snnss NJ to.o sf sssg, lay.
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sssF MAI ,,, M.ss, es a . s.'gg days
se.r sa,sh EIlaosih Ca il,sion. ; days
selr james nsrs't y = Il Boston Tor Albany
s sehr ,anan is's'lA y E, "a igr 4 bany
sehr hgssis g, Aes pe ~ saay.
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SIR rIsts "a .at. % - > sN.w Haven, esay.
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se"rqer Esssra S, 90 tau. porJ, Miller Washington,
sssncr George Peabody a. i,nspor. Travis. Fortress
s. Steamer amer Mar Mag., rsalon rtais''s
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BuOw.
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MANHATTAN RIFLES.

This regiment is progressing we'll snd another pany
mustered and sworn in Wedn say julius {. Erick-
unanimously elected Captain, and Josiah N.
Fawi First lieutenant The camp Of the regiment is
Chestnut Grove, Que Of the prettiest spots staten
Islaad.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-27
Church OF tho Messiah.

1t was enormously stated In Of the city journals
that there would be morning service in the church Of
the Messiah Untaran), Of which DR.. osgood pastor
Hundreds went to the door IN expectation that the
church would be opened but, finding that public excr
cses would be held IN the morning. many proceeded to
Dr. Chapin's church. which dcnscly crowded by the
addition q those who purposad attending tho church OF
the Messiah Rev. Dr. Ossood was present AZ Dr. Bel
lows, and took part in the services.
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The National Fast in Trenton.

IkENfON, sept. 70, I6BI
There never has been such general observance Of
day of worship this Every place of business was
closed. The churches all nned and the people were
all solemn and serious. II has been very remarkable
day, exceeding in quiet and seriousness the Sabbath
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-27

70 accordaroa ~ih tac prc'au.iga q ~ rrcslGent
that yesterday hol'd DEL observed 40 AS ~ fl. s at4
prayer, large number - people NJ ouly Of lie ~
GUAR congresai5l, BIT q sluscrs assembled Al 81
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-27
THE CAMERON LIGHT DRAGONS.

The above is the title of and promising cavalry
regiment now organizing in this city and including among
its officers several who have had experience Europea
services Its headquarters Lafayette Hail. Broad
way
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-27

going in the country, and their snxiees wore going
forth to-day in behalf Of those they loved They al
needed comfort because he did not suppose there was one
In tho assembly whether they had relatives and friends
engaged or not who not overwhelmed by the dsas
habit Of looking upon civil something belonging TO
the past-something that could como near us-but
really In the midst OF the most fearful fra
trcidal conflict the world had SEEM In the passions
Il calls out and the consequences depending upon IT, We
might boast OF our Union what 1t has been and what we
hope will boz but after all that would not comfort US
God teaching the lesson that must placing
reliance upon human strength and begin to put in
the mighty OF the Lord alone. They ought TO make
personal matter he said, because the sins Of nation
were but the aggregate OF individual transgressons Mr.
Van Dyke closed his brief remarks by exhotg his hear
10 personal repentance because their influence at the
mercy fea would then be great and the light OF their ex
ample would have powerful influence in attracting men
TO Christ The remainder OF the morning hour was EN-
poyed IN devotional exercises. In the evening commenc
ing at hafp past seven, similar services were held.
Shiloh Presbyterian (Colored) Church.
At the Shiloh colored) church, Of Prnceand Ma
rion streets prayer meeting held by the members
Of the congregation half past O'Clock in the
ing. No sermon preached but earnest prayers ap
propriate TO the day and the OCCASION offered up
The National Fast i'm Boston.
BosroN, Sept. 26, 1851
The National Fast was observed to-day by total sus
pension Of business, the city wearing a Sabbath day
aspect The condition Of the country and hopeful view
Of the result or the present troubles formed the leading
topic Of the clergy, who generally preached full
gregntions The weather throughout the day was de-
Iighiful.
The National Fast I'm Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20, 1861.
All the stores, banks and public Offices closed and
the national fast day generally observed The churches
are all open and crowded.
SCRANTON, Pa, Sept. 20, 1851.
The National Fast was universally kept here. all the
stores and places Of business being eosed and all the
lumber trains the Delaware Lacsawanna and Western
Railroad were suspended for the day combination Of
all the religious denominations held in the Presbyte-
rian church, and eloquent impressive sermon was
dol hui lnR lr ILL.,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-27

BERMUDA, Sept I9-pirk Nary Lee, OF New York, from
Asplnwali arrived on these Islands The IN
the evening Of that day the Cr kcnGci her and
me on shore wit hs wife and ~ Of hs baggage. The
crew refusing 10 proceed New York without evil
dcnce OF the c9rians abtcnoe they brought anchor in
Five Faihom Hole OH ins'. 4 captain has been
pae ed I'm charge she tlitcd she pro-
eers on her voyage to-day. The larfivod last night
BGrk Leon Paff from Newport, with rrals
ment out AZ days arrived at tie Dock Yard lth inst
Brls Black swan, from Porto Rico passed
these Islands on 10Th inst, nil we'll
Steamers s,gunda ant eeira having completed their
rtpars Ut the Dock faid fth inst r Pernambuco
direct thence to Rio. These r-s,s supern.
tendence OF DIR Rnney who for the purpose Of
iabshing them on ferry route Al RIO for which he has
charter -
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One ship aud one brig. ~ kn1e n.
SAii.fu.

25h-Ships Florence fUlnt SEQ; Lady Frank and
Amazon, London Auitfnt AMI anh America Hayre Jc
yerand (Oldenl Antwerp Loris Asln!ron (IIam) Ham,
bnrg afks Bovnton. el lao. Atlantic Barbalos; Celia
obj Halifax; brB ieniet, Exeter, Br schI Helena Port
Wind during the day s.
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THE ENGINEER AND ARTISAN REG1Ml

Colonel Scroll, of the Volunteer Engineer regiment
left for Washington Monday night upon important business
connected with his command The different corps OF this
regiment will, it is understood, take the field in few
days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-27

II was generally supposed that Rev. Henry Ward
Bcechcr would occupy hs pulpit yesexday morning and
preach discourse appropriate to the national fast day
but 1t ap that he announced to his congregation
Sabbath that public services would be held n Ply
mouth church THURSDAY This decision YVES
the cause of disappointment to mary, who natu-
rally supposed that Eeecher would hold forth
on this great occasion; but it Is understood
that the nuptias OF daughter Of the reverend gentle
man, which celebrated on Wednesday evening had
influence in determining departure from his usual
course on occasions of general public interest.
would supposed that the great apostle of aho.
litionism would have led the devoo1s Of his
flock the day set apart for humiliation and invocation
TO the God of nations for speedy deliverance from the
contributed 30 much TO bring about 1t should be stated
however, that there meeting for prayer and
ference In the afternoon which held In the lecture
ROOM al which time appropriate prayers offered for
avertng the evis impending over u.s. and for the tr
umph of our arms.
Services at Rev. hIr. Van Dykes Church.
At the First Presbyterian church (od SCHOOL,, corner
of Remsen aud Cnton streets Brooklyn, the services
morning and evening, consisted chiefly Of singing and
prayer. They held in tho lecture room. In the
morning tho cong egaton assembled at eleven O'Clock
There regular sermon. In few brief remarks al
the Of the morning exercises the pastor
Rev. Henry J. Van Dyke, said IL not his purpose
either preach discourse TO occupy much Of thoh
time in talking. 1t was eninenty appropriate, ant
would conducc most to their edincstion TO spend that
solemn day in humiliation and prayer, for which it was
appointed. IL was especially appropriate that there
should be no discussion no sting for strife and debate
there had been too much or that kind OF fasting,
so far from conciatng the favor of the Lord IL only pro
voked Him. There were oncor two thoughts, however
which lie wished TO impress upon their minds in connec
ton with the object OF the services He hoped they woult
really apart the day 80 seek the favor of God for the
appointing of such only made him angry II they
observed in form merely, without the life aud spr
q worship Zach person should make this duty 8
matter Of personal attention. This needed
In the first place, he said, for Their comfort
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05
CITY ITEMS.

CRY MoRrALIrY.-The City Iuspector reports 367
deaths rs occurring in the city last week, which is
decrease Of 30 from the mortality Of the week pre-
yous, and 10 lees than tue corresponding week last
wear. There were of men, 81; women, 81; boys, 100;
girls 81 OF 20i deaths from acute disease the greatest
number was from inflammation Of the lungs, y scar
let fever, 90; commissions nfantle, 49, Group, IG in
Examination Of the BRAIN lG bronchitis, II; dphtheria
10; smallpox, Z; puerporal fever, T. Of 10 deaths
from chronic diseases there were, from consumption,
Is; marasmus, nfante, 90 droTsy in the head, H.
or 26 deaths from external and other Games, not
depending upon climate or season were cases oil SUI
eide exposure l. burned or acadcd L. Diseases CLASH
fed: OF the lungs, throat, &C., III; brain and nerves,
Is; .om,eh bowels, and other digestive organs, 40;
skin, &c. and erupti,e feyeIS ~; uncertain seat ana
general feyers 25 heart and blood vessels Is; gem
era,ive organs o. old ages premature brh .; bones
Joints. &c, 3; unknown 3. Classified in regard to
are. there were under year, 49, from TO years,
a. 10 8 81 5to TO- y; 10 to II, 4; II TO ID, i ID
70 n 2, II TO 30, 7; % to o. II; IS to 80, "a 80 to
40 3G; 40 TO 30 49, 80 to CO. 81 GOto TO- 49, 20 to
20 90; 80 ~ 90, 3; 90 to 100 /; unknown, l. 2i3
were natives Of the United Sates, 70 Of Ireland 30 Of
Germany, 5 Of England, OF Scotland Of British
America, | Of Poland l Of Wales and unknown
There were oil Cchln5 IN puDic uiHlluhlohsi VI
which 10 were at the -Iouse, Blac kwells leland
THE TRAP-BLocK PAvENEST-From a report made
by the Croton Board to the Controller, II appears that
there is required TO meet the expense of tapblock
pavement on works now ordered by the Common
Council, $77il Add TO this for Pavements which
NAV be ordered by the Common Council during tho
year 1861 the sum of O,OOO total is given of 81
OIL, l39. The Croton Board suggest that, as this
amount IL inserted in the tax levy, would make an
erous addition to the taxes application he made TO the
Legislature for authority to create fund, by the issue
Of bonds to be applied exclusively to the construction
of trap block pavementa In this suggestion, however,
the Controller does not concur, on the ground that
though this kind of pavement should always DO pre-.
ferred and used the growth Of the city will necessate
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05
pOARD OF COUNCiLMEN.

The Board met at the usual hour yesterday, Dir.
JoSFs the President in the chair.
Mr. JoSEs offered q resolution directing the Counsel
to the Corporation take the necessary proceeding 10
have Worth street opened On straghI hue with tie
proposed widening OF the street from Baxter street to
Chatham sduare Referred 10 the Commit ~ oets.
Resolutions were offered TO direct the Street Com
steam inc for the NE II Engine Company NO.
80 ard 20 direct the sane officer TO purctas steam
fr-ongine for the Of Hoe Company No 1~-the
latter TO be ycat in the Harlem Fire District Both
pp1ers were referred 10 the Committee on Ere Depart
mcnt.
Mr.. SrryTxsoy presented resolution, in substance
the zane as that offered nj the libt meeting OF the
Board Of Aldermen rendering the ho-IiiaIeS OF lhe
oty to Abraham Iincoln the President elect, when ne
arrives here The resolution was adopted, and seal IN
TO the Board Of Aldermen for concurrence.
MIR BEIcE subni tilted resolution directing the Con-
troer 10 purchase lot Of ground for the use oil En-
glue COM any No. 81, rs an expen'e not 10 exceed
80 800 tho ZANE to be within the boundary Of Twenty
eighth and TinyfoIr streets and Eighth and Ninth
ayeuues Referred TO the Committee on Fire Depart
meut.
The Street Commirsioner was directed TO report to
the Byard what action II any has been taken to Iegu-
late aud rave New Chambers street, from Chatham
street 10 Peal.
Mr. BARNLY offered resolution directing the Super
intendent OF Phi TO report TO the Corporation
Attorney all violations Of the city ordinances by the
various railroad companies, or by persons trasactiDg
business with said CON pgries. Adopted.
RESOLUTIONS offered directing the iudson hiyer
Railroad Company to the turnout swnches be-
tween Reade and Duane streets and not TO allow their
cars To he oaded and unloaded OF 10 stand III the public
thoroughfarc between Church and Canal streets. In
case Of the refusal Of the railroad company 10 comply
with these requirements the Street Commissioner ID
directed TO take steps to carry them into effect. lie
uarer was referred to the Committee on Railroads.
with directions 10 reroIt to the Board at Hs LeNt
meeting. The Board then adjourned
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05
MINOR ITEMS.
TIE FLOATING BATTERIES.

The Evening Posts Charleston correspondent says
that one of the floating batteries under construction in
that city lies in the East bay, at the Palmetto wharf,
not far from the foot Of Hazel street. where this after
noon, visited it. Here is the result Of my observa-
tons: II will consist Of huge platform Of pine beams,
about II inches square, powerfully framed and bolted
together and adapted float upon the water AT one
end thick panks Of the same material and similarly
fastened stretch upward and outward for about twenty
feet, at an angle Of perhaps seventy degrees met at
the top by sharper and shorter one from the summit
OF which proof roof will slope &c the rear OF the
platform, joining another short projecting angle nclos
ing the battery that quarter The taller end faced
exterorly with three four tbickDesses Of railroad
iron, and provided on the infide with q
lining Of sandbags or cottOn-bsles, is intend
ed for the receipt Of four cannon, forty.two
pounders prOtrnding from orfces cut for that pur-
pose. lowed down 10 Fort Sumter, anehoring almost
beneath It's walls, when the attack shall commence
this formidable battery IL expected TO be OF signal ser-
vice IN eectin2 breach, while its peculiar construc-
ton must cause the balls Of the beseged 70 glance asde
mitigate the damage done bY them. At least score
OF workmen are engaged upon It's construction. When
IL completed, and perhaps ano her, )Ok Tor exciting
news from Charleston. With these batteries, with
those at Pelicans Point, Forts MOutrie and johnson
al ready, with what cannon and ammunition We have,
we shall be prepared to make final demand Of the
Government and of Major Anderson for the surrender
OF Fort sumter; in the event Of their REFUSAL awaiting
some cloudy night 70 put the question at the lannon's
mouth. Then the tOwnspeople, aroused from uneasy
sumbers by the Of h0se Instruments, the inven-
zion OF which attributed by Milton, 10 the devil him;
telf, will know that the DEVILS work Of fratricidal
strife has indeed begun, and the war commenced in
earnest.
THE BATTERY FAILURE.
Tie PHILADELPHIA Press correspondent al Charles
ton says:
"The cotton battery u said to be failure which,
presume will account for the no small denying all
knowledge Of it, When It was nearly completed some
one discovered that It could no; float: i saw TINS
extraordinary work Of art and vouch for its exist
ence; and although The Mercury's corresPondentat
Washington 10 have been ignorant Of its where
abouts, The Mercary's editor wac thoroughly posted,
and ae0s silent.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05
.NEKJERSEY ITEMS.

The Arson WIFE.PoIsoyIyG CAsE-THE EVIDENCE
CLosEp.-The trial OF William Alison for the murder
Of his wife by poison was continued yesterday in the
Hudson County Court, and the evidence was brought
TO close last evening
Julia Kennedy on the witness stand Tor over
four hours and for about three hours was subjected 10
a rigorous cross-examina'ion. She testified thar
ina between herself and Mr.. Alison; that
the money cent TO her while in Europe by
Mr.. Abson was in part due for money expended in
purchases for Mrs. Alison, and the balance was 10
make purchases for the family in Liverpool that she
hat on or two ocCasions prepared herbs at tie re-
quest OF Mrs. Alison 10 be used by her in procuring
abortions; at one time witness was with Mrs. Alison
when che attempted TO purchase some arsenic at Mr..
Shipeys drug store in Grove street, jersey Cuy but
the clerk refused to let her have it without prescIp-
tion from physician.
John Steele, who resides In Gardners avenues
deposed that some time in the Summer, year agS
while walking along near Mr.. Abson's honse, on
Sunday evening, he overheard dispute between Nr.
Abeon and Mr. and Mrs. Bennett; Mr. Alison said he
did not want them 10 there on Sunday e'elngs
makiog trouble; Mrs. Bennett made use oil yer! us
orderly language, acd sald II sle Aau lis'oi Suo
DR. BootL was recalled and deposed that at the tims
he lef tLe Dayerr POWDER he had no StycbDia with
him, neither did he keep II in his house.
The testimony was then closed, anu the Oour' ao'
iourned until 10 a. II. today.
Attorney Sender wiz sum mp for the State
q, fLe oponing Of the Court today to be followed ty
Gen. Wight and A. .. Zabriskie, esq, for the de-
fense TIE closing argument fol the State win be BY
Attorney General VIM. L. Dayton.
The bOy-murderer Dow, has been sentenced ~
Judge VTedsnber In Mddesex County 70 be executed the
sth 81 April TIE Frsd0ntgn vase solemn scene. the
audience being deeply moved the Judge discharged Biz psnf
duty The boy, however pfeerved h sold indifference
Throughout The counsel for the prisoner intend to arpy TO The
Court OF Pedons comnuston Of sentence on hanging W
imprisonment Ia the State Prison for ie
ACCIDENTALLY SHoT.-The wife of Mr.. Morris
sockboeI WAS accidentally shot ard killed by her tu.band.
Newton Sussex County last week. While he
gun.
A New HORSE DIsEAsE.-A new horse disease haa
recently made is appearance the farm Of Colonel " N.
Hsed Newark It first discovered on Friday last
when four horses seized with slycring 10 chi an4
ell OF them died within two days AesTd Coope Hsseah
twiuted medical Investigation u tue ea0ss,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05

TIE ELEVATOR ACCIDENT IN DUANE sTREEI.-MS
OTIS ssys verdict Of the Jury In the above cse does
grsst had personal connection Whatever Win Toe
repahis testing warTsrtirg those repar In fscf ase
no, seen the elevator either Of the propeos for tnee
month, ureyious 20 the accident informed that sppieso
Wa made my foreman in the city and who In my aossnos
ana without knowedge sent experienced man 70 pu on
nr lifting rope that he attached in the usual
then applied Engineer 20 start the engine m order na y
ht the but for the engine eoud ot
be started and left believing the attachment to De sHe
as "a other cases had held 500 pounds while this elevator
ssJent that the frame work Of the platform had been
out Of shape in sach manner nc prevent tne -
80 warrant elevators 10 be periecty s
a. their safety depends In measure upon their resosos
"a nsags by lie operator whom can have no con-
80 w. ins,n.e know that In two elevators ht -
sold to carry OO pounds have In use been osda IL r. .
sprn and held these immense leads sd
m conclusion that 100 these elevators use In this city ana
notwithstanding very frequent careless and unreasonable USAGE
oniy one man has killed In eight yeGswhie with e .a
hall the number Of other elevators In fourteen sa ns's
been killed in this city since Jane, 1856
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-05

lr,harteston volunteers IL will turn out chat the
seamer Brooklyn took some 800 soldiers aud ten or
{sive officers to the entrance of Charleston barbor
and that In the night tine they rowed in small boats
Nth mutfed oars past the batteries on Morris Island
nJ Wort Moultrie and are inside of Fort SUMTER
In addition to the above, The Times Gays editorally:
owe may mention, as corrobOratiye of this report
&C., that letters have been received in this city from
ansIeman who left here four weeks SINCE and is
y. ,s,tIin Fort Sumter. They are very guarded in
III Language, as if the writer did not repose un-
bounded confidence in tbs inyioabiItS OF letters IN
snStsd 10 the Charleston PostOfce But Of the fact
hst he has recently obtained to the fort and is
row serving there under Major Anderson there Is no
doubt whatever"
THE CONCESSION CONVENTION AT WASHINGTON
The following are the names of the delegates;