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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15
CHARITIES AND CORRECTIONS.

This Board met yesterday afternoon at No. Bond
street President DRAPER III the chair. A number Of
commuuicalions presented aud referred 10 sppro-
pIiAte Committees.
The Report of the Committee Of the Whole was pre-
sent.d iron which We make the following abstracts:
From the lat 10 lsh OF March 1861 elusive sos persons,
male. aud beoa erred fou the City Prisons
10 he orAhouse Llackveus Island sand dsof'
Der had been committed IS twice, ~ three
tiues % .I times 20 ten uues STty tines
t and hundred times VI these comuittsls, ZoJ
were and 24O females
Th, Comndsioners alter the the persons
committed 10 the WoAbonse from The 2l January the 3st
OF ,5uary 1851 dchsrse2 perons previous so the expire
to Of imprisonment up to the 9Th instant 81
had been r-committed
The oui ding recently occupied the Island Hospital has been
cean.d and put condition OF Ia Atics
Lodi mas been purchesed by the Com noners
purpose establishing etTy Tor ihe trAnspoftston 81
freight between the city and Ihe 'tu Ions on
.s and Randall Islands The ssrsDgemsit VIII a. to
erci on the lat OF sri Al other Of oomaUncs
lion en- the city the Islands will be abandoned
AZ the Bellevue hospital Dr. Isaac Wood has eeen elected
pred,ui Med Board Dr. John l. MetcaE has been
annotated member Of boAd TO I'LL the vacancy
OF ,doa ed By the death OF DR.. Francis.
an, m OF realized from the exhibition given by Mr..
gar.y for the bsuen the charitable Institutions has been
eouy among tie following institutions: Roman Cstho-
.peese Indsent Femsles Coored Orphan Asylum German
Ladies AssocatiOni Hebrew Orphan and hsa
Orphan Asy lum Society for the Relief Of Poor Widows with
ANAL children Home for the kTendesa the Orphan Home
AID Asylum; Nsw.York Orphan Asylum Protestant Half
pb.n aud Widows and Orphans Of the New orb Fire
Depatment Fund The Report wa adopted and the b0Gd
Adjourned
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

NV Posi- -OFgIcE STATIoS-A new sub Post Once,
to be called Station g., opened yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock at No. 1853 Broadway between Thirty
first and Thirty ecopd streets. Dir. \. NJ Lane, who.
although young MAD, has been for nearly nine years
connected with the carriers department Of the Poet
Office, has been appointed Superintendent Of the new
Station. The new Station will doubtless prove val
liable accommodation to the residents Of that section d
the city.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

New vEsTILAroR FoR RAILROAD CARs.-Mr. W.
G. Creamer of this city has perfected side vendsiof
Tor Railroad cars, which for simplicity perfection, and
cheapness supasses anythiDgyet offered. An opening
is made in the side Of the car, over the Windows
inches wide and inches high on tie inside, and the
same hight and inches wide outside. In this opening
is. placed vertical blind projecting two and bali
inches beyond the car, and at angle of % degrees
When the car is in motion, strong outward draft
created exbsustng the air from the inside Of the carl
rs the train the opposite way the blind reversed,
and the same effect produced by the current of air on
the outside of the 1t is perfectly selfaeting ssd
cannot fail in its operation. There are thousands d
cars running to which such device its equivalent
should be applied.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

We would call especial attention to Mr. George W.
Cwtis's lecture at Clinton Hall this evening. Hi
theme The Policy Of Honesty" is said be treated
with even more thanbis usual brianey. Mr.. Curis b
rarely heard in the city that we predict for Lin
crowded audience.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

EDWARD II. DIXON, NJ. D., Editor Of Tbs
scslpel aud Operating and Consulting sarge,n Ne - Mhsy
Oce consusons w the obscure diseases 81 the pestg
vscera Rupture pes vsrcsccs aud ritrs radically carA
without the hrS or lssuTe. once hean fteu stoa "
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15
TAdyeftiseroentt

IAdveitisementt
To DESTROY the effects OF the had times, 60 10
BARsuas MUszrS and laugh over bs noeties and odaea
See his advertisement
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

CoscoRss CoURT-M,RTIAL.-The defendants a.
dress to the Court in this to have been read
yesterday bu. Col Corcoran was again absent in ON
sequence OF continued illness, and an adjournment Wa
therefore taken until the 18th prox, at p. N.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

LAST LEcTURE.-Mr. Cough gives his las, and most
entertaining lecture-on " The Streets Of London"-
at the Cooper Institute this evening. Peales Coor
of Death wilt also be exhibited and explained. TAs
whole is for the benefit of the Inebriate's Home"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

BOARD OF Administrators the Clerk calling ths
roll Of the Board Of Aldermen last evening only MessrA
Barry, Chip, Dayton, Frar, Allen, and Fromeut an
swered. This number being less than quorum ths
Board adjourned over 10 Monday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

AMAS KILLED ON THE NEw-HAvEs kAIRoAp.--
On "Wednesday afternoon Patrick Lynch aooras man i.se
ing In FORTY second street between Run ana sA
was RIM down by TAIN and killed on us ssx x
on the aoi and quickly tie engineer saw Inn ns sAs
49, ,bis,is The Wsr.iug not hseded, however Asd
t Az wa reversed the speed OF the tam cosd st
be checked "a time Deceased vas near Ssad men tns r
a +. probable that Lynch did not eesr the
Wilde as lends state that DO Ss partially deal Seonsf
GsnbI, Vii hold An inq aest upon the BODY.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

SUSPECTED OF ARsos.-On the Odd Of OCTOBER o
FIRE occurred No. COS Sixth which
OF eye CHEAP wooden forming Of holdings tnowu
as the Iown,end Block" TIE entire completely
e.troyed ere extending other buildings the adjor
ing aide dos much damage there These houses
we're occupied by pumoer Of families, and their frc
the Games Bisculous German named George Kenss.
occupied the No o for the sale Of furniture bui after TAG
fire be for several days. lie then clainisS
from the Insurance Companies loss OF S4 he being
insured Tor $500 IL Il said that herner did have ti0
worth Of stock In the previous to tbs ire He ~n AZ
time suspicion Of having set ne to tho rIenis
but discharged for lack Of evidence gsns him. At0ons
evidence havug found the suspectn sppeheee
ed again yesterday and his brins taken before Jn1ss
Dus.nbury Jefferson Market he committed 70 s"sn "
examination by the Fue Marshal
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15
CITY ITEMS

sTHWEArHER.-Several pilot boats came In frou
sea yesterday morning, reporting the wind outside
as fresh from the northeast They also reported hsv
ing boarded number Of barks brigs, and schooper.,
but ships from the eastward, although large num-
Der are now due. large feet Of clippers and oths,
vessels are at anchor in the North River outward
bound. and will proceed with tho frst slant of wind
The steamers Empire City and Star Of the wes are
yet at anchor at Quarantine, awaiting Government
orders Throughout yesterday light snow storm pre-
vailed Vessels arrived on Wednesday and Thursdsy
reported having experienced gale on Saturday
last OIL Haerss, commencing at 8. 8. T. and changing
to N. n. w. This was about the same as we bad q
this port except as to the force There have been no
disasters as far MS heard from. Yesterday evening The
'nOw storm was renewed with every prospect Of CON
tinuing through the night
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-15

saLARKs OF CIrr OFFICERS TO BE PAID.-War
rants for two months salaries, due to city officers,
amounting about $o5 00O will be drawn BY the Con
troler in anticipation of the passage of the tax levy BY
the Legislature hetem of rents, amounting to sons
5000 or $4,000, viii also be paid $4,000 has bees
drawn for the Board Of Educaon and $50 600 for the
use Of the Commissioners Of Public Charities. args
part of the latter sum, however will probably be 70
turned to tho bank, rs they have before received
500 600 from the institution.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-10

Qua Army IN KENTUCKY is doing very well, but
to bring the enemy to close quarters we should
send more troops into that State and to enable our
brave leaders to do this without withdrawing our
forces from other points where they are needed
just as much, all who can possible do so, should
volunteer at once, so that the 10000 additional
troops called for By or Governor may be in the
field before the enemy has time to fortify too much
and those who have property liable JSs By fire
whether they volunteer or not should call without
delay to the well known Insurance Office of W. ].
MARI, No % College street. and have it insured in
some Of the Oldest and most reliable Southern Com
panies. octltf
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-10
TxTRAC1s FRoI THE NOTICES o. TIE NASHVILLE PREss
From he HasHUiQe onion and american.

"such cork as this nesdei, not only in America, bu
'in Europe to arrest the attention Of the critic to
dce to attract the general reader conound politician
and to interest the mind by novel and stirring pa sages, BY
oyerwaelming and earnest truth, and by pu and plea
tbe day. and exclusively directed to the utona
aspect Of the sect onsl Issue forced upon By North
seen BY aphosoph Statesmen and patriot sea- ar
ust far enough distant to hear and discern tbs Ig
"of the comirg storm 1t lisa profound, yet capvat
Sing work, the from its bearing upon the great
revolution row progress"
18th book Is pronounc critics to TIRE most phosoph
cal AID prehensve exposition Of the question Of
Slavery, and the powerful indcaon Southern cv
ZaiOn that has yet appeared from the press written in
style Of flowing that renders it highly attractive every
intelligent reader, and gives evidence Of deep thought
research large acquaintance with the sophises Of tie
Aboltioa shool both in Europe spd 'meTe3 and
devotion TO the institutions Of the south.
We pleased learn that the author bas with great lr
atty rendered its entire proceeds paying cost Of pu
LEGATION, the ladies of the Soldiers Hospital Relief socey
Nashville and that the proposition has been acceptd ly Mrs
FELICIA q. tORTKR, President of the Association 4"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-10
NIurder ofaRen1noaIan.

JAMss N. SAUFLEY, who was killai in Fentress
county, Tennessee on the 29th ultimo, was born Of
highly respectable parentage IN Wayne county Ky,
and was in his 22i year. he was educlted for
the law, of which profession he was a member He
together with fourteen others, all Of whom were
citizens of Wayne county, left the county of their
residence on the night of the 9th of Sept for the
State of Tennessee On the morning of the 2S.h they
reached the residence of Mr.. HURgDESs; in Fentres
county Being much fatigued by the;r Journey
through the mountains, they remained over till
Sunday, the 29h when about IL o'clock, and whilst
at the dinnertable they were surprised by the ap-
proach Of cavalry force of some 50 men from Al
bsny, Ky The crowd Immediately dispursed. The de-
ceased eRdeavored to make his escape, but finding j.
was impossible, he approached towards the force
remsrking that he gave himself up when one of the
company, taking deliberate aim from post, shot
him dead, remarking that he was ordered to show
no quarter to any one.
Thus was committed one of the foulest murder,
known to the dark catalogue of crime. The remain
lng portion ofthe crowd escaped unhurt
The deceased left father, mother, brothers and
sisters AM large circle Of friends to mourn their
loss.
He was my nephew AMI partner at the Law. and
came out with me to protect himself from threaten
ed violence at home in consequence of his opiaio,s
JANIS S. CHRISTIAN.
Ur. CHEI5NAN was formerly Representative in
Congress from his district, and again elected to
that position at the late election in Kentucky. His
statement may be implicitly relied upon. We may
add, that at the time of his murder, Mr.. SAUFLEY
was entirely unarmed This case shows the atrs-
cious character of the men who espouse the cause
of LNCOLx-EDs. UNION AND AMERICAN
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-10

We are Authorized 20 announce GEO. W. WIECHEsTER Of
Sunuer, eand represent 5 CongrssonaI DIS.
tfc' IN ne Co1gress Of the Confserass oet9-Ie
We are authorised to Hon john HOUSE CAD.
cate 70 eat hs district in The Cengss Of the Con-
fedrrate states. orfs-,e
We are authorised Il sunouaes u p. KEEBLB candidate
. represent the tn dist Jngress Coufarate
States. ~ -
We are authorized to announce w. H. DEWITT. Smith
county, candidate for the first Confederate Don
tTes under the Permanent Constitution from Fourth Com
EressieEal DC Of Tennessee, the November election
s-p25-dtie
We are authorized to P. SAUNDERS as cssd-
date for Congress from tie Seventh Congressional District At
Tie November election- sept7-dtdF
We authorized 10 r Z. THOMPSON Of Hil.on
as candidate fer Congress from the fifth Congress ons DIS
tTict, at the November election sepI5-tds
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-10
COMMUNICATION.
&c AbOlItiOnIsts and the Work they ST.
low.

&c AbOlItiOnIsts and the Work they 81.
low.
Jew Bedford, Mass, q city of about 90 600 inhab.
ITS, where runaway slaves seek refuge as COM
My as in any other place, south of Canada, and
ere, according TO their own confession, they see
d times, is pre- eminently an abolition and free
city; yet about five weeks ago Messrs. Bigelow
Potter Of that place were arrested for fitting
a vessel to engage in the African Slave Trade.
, one was released for want of evidence the 9th
leld to bail The vessel is reported to have gone
be coast of Africa and obtained 400, negroes.
Oh were landed il Cubs. Three weeks ago the
CARTE Scott, cleared from the Custom House at
same port, was seized by the revenue cutter,
or three miles from there, and is now held by
Federal Government, under de IsiOn of court,
| SLAYER, fitted for the coast of Africa. Ii
reported that the Margarine Scott had a con
which was TO have met her in I distant place
by transfer Of certain articles, complete her
20 for the tratiie. This pOpulOus city endeavor-
, raise company for LIncOlns Army. Our lat
Information, which was quite recent. leads ug
oppose that the 20 600 freedom shriekers have
yet succeeded IN raising the mach talked of
pany, although the city fathers offered a bounty
10 to each person enlsting, but refused it to
person coming from beyond the limits OF the
They could not bear to have the money leave
adj Dining city Of New Haven, containing six
a 'housanA inhabitants, where anti-slavery
hJuElsh. had actually sent three men TO
a. ne ranks Of the Federal Army. Is comment
AryE Can We ask wh1 will conquer? J.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-10

GREAT FRFsHET.-Th heaviest rains we have
ever seen fall visited this region last week The
streams, as a consequence, have been higher than
ever before known. Swannanoa aud French Broad
were on a regular "bustn and had high old time
Of 1t, sweeping off bridges, mills dams and every
thing else that impeoed their onward march. A
great deal of damage the result. Mr. Patton 8
bridge ard dam on Swannanoa were swept away;
so also were the Wire bridge and the bridge at the
lower crossing All the bridges between this place
aad Greenvile, Tenn, gone, and staging on that
line viii be suspended for time We learn that
nearly all the mills and bridges on Ivy and Rsems'
Greek are swept off, or greatly injured. The loss
is heavy and the sufferers maay.-AskUie IN c.
Nelcs Oct. 3,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-10

Mr.. JOHN CLAEE, arrested in Cumberland county
on charge of treason, was taken before Judge
Humphreys yesterday, and after a preliminary
examination discharged as to the treas IN upon
his taking the oath Of allegiance to the Confederate
States, and entering into recognisance, with
competent security, for his good behavior in future
Mr.. CLARK immediately enlisted in Capt. WIN. G.
BRTEN's artillery company, and we have reason to
believe he viii stand to his guns, as he is native
Tennessean, having been born 10 Jackson county.
Testimony as to the good character of his family
and relations, was given by the member of Con-
gross and of the Legislature from that quarter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-10

The DAHY.--SlDgls copies Of our paper oan be
al at the counting-roon a. tv, oenrs. News boys
and ether dealers are furnished a. two an halt
cents per copy. We make this statement because
We are informed that the boys are in the habt
Of selling single copies at ten cents and more al
lodging that the paper costs them i've cents. J
sepl9-0f
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-10
PRICES.

For Single copies, 81 90
Bocksee will be furnish ed at Wholesale $40 Per eozn
wholesale dealers
IAny gentleman o. lady in the Confederate States, orsriag
for club Of ten persons $50 will be fGrnd With .onp
mestarJ Of The work. with thi anks ofhe Ladies' Soldiers
Relief Society.
Editors of nsEspaHersn ths Confederate give pub
c this will not only promote the benevolent and patriotic
purpose to ch tie ete profit will appropriated but they
will aid in the circulation Of which ought to be in the
hands Of every Southern family.
U0rders for books Communications relating there
to- may Re addressed II Mrs FzLcA g. PORTER President Of
the "Ladies Soldiers Relief Society" or to tie
Southern Methodist Publishing FEOnse,
Nashville Tenn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-10

Mr Williams has hook which should like to have
reach Europe, be translated and into
aud do its work in maxng and correcting public oBncp
which The ng ISL and Northern press have pame upon
word The reader should bear in mind ese letters
written in Cons2ntinop though publsledia Nashville
As the writ urSely predicted that
Pired, since the ink Of the manuscript drei
confedce in his general specuaions in tree
philosophy His tone is calm and thoughtful his horizon
and vide The partisan sunk in the American position
abroad moreover Afforded HIN opportunities possessed
fewof his fellow for acquiring Insight into
Euro
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-10

By Request e.s- Ii
Ofmany members of the Legislature and Grand
Lodge, Blind Tox, the marvellous Negro Boy Piar.
ist will give one of his most pleasing entertainments
at Masonic Temple on Thursday evening, Oct 10, at
8 o'clock. 80
This will positively be his last appearance in this
city. Those who desire TO see and hear this won
derful child of genius should not lose the oppor-
tunity. -,
During the evening he will perform some of his
most difficult operate selections, play with his lack
to the piano, and perform his remarkable feat of
three pieces of Music at once; done by no one
else in the world but ToN He will also give his in
imitable limitations of STEPHEN A. DoUG1Ls, the
Dutch Woman and Hand Organ, Madam ANNA
BISHOP and other distinguished and singular char
acters. Concluding with the Battle of Manassas.
A most remarkable and wonderful prod ction. com,
posed and played only by Ton And must be heard
to be appreciated.
Doors open at :: Concert commences at s O'Clock.
Admission so cents. Children % cents.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-10
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1861.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1861.
The SPEAKER called the House to order at hall
asst nine o'clock.
RULES OF THE HOUSE.
Mr. LOCkHARp from the select committee 10
'hom the subject was referred reported in favor
T adopting the Rules for the government of the
lst House of Representatives, with slight amend
rents, and recommended the printing of two hun
red cOpieg of the Rules, together with the Provis
nal and Permanent Constitutions of the Confederate
ates and the Constitution of the State Of Tennessee
hich was adopted, after an Intellectual effort to
Irther amend
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. R4nkns' resolution in regard to the seats of
srtain absent members WAS amended so as to re-
lire the committee to simply report the facts and
len adopted.
Mr.. Jones' resolution rendering the use of the
all OF the House of Representatives to W. n Bilbo,
q to make public speech in behalf of the pro
ice loan TO the Confederate States was
On motion Of Mr.. Blu TIER, laid upon the table.
NEW BILL.
The following bills were introduced and passed on
st Eaading
by Mr.. ESTES, To defae the duties of County
nurt Clerks in regard to returning bonds
By Mr. LOCkHART; For the relief of revenue
Electors.
BY Mr.. OSBORNE: To amend the military act.
BY Mr.. RAGLAND: For the better regulation of
lrriages.
PAY OF MEMBERS
Mr.. BUTLER offered a resolution instructing the
easurer TO pay the members their per die,Y, a.
He'd for, which was adopted under a suspension
the rule.
And then
IN motion Of Mr., MARTIN, of Wilson, the House
lourned to half past nine o'clock tomorrow
'rning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-10

LATEST IRON TIE CoAsr-Tha blockade i. 5s;,,,
enloreed CT this harbOr.by two steamers and a ssis
~ Ls 'essSi. oH North Htsto steamerjh has been
observed for three or four days staDJiro in sbo-,
re morning under canvass ard steaniiac of in tie
afternoon Several vessels have also we 1rDfa.-
stand been lately seen eff Port Royal Some Eosmnq
&c uesli g from 5sseis Stationed az North listo
4 fe y nigbt since two searlaB tooI n yessI, -
ooa'. ana Il - supposed 20 have gone cut to
P2sSslli5IY p some OF the blockaders. schooner
NAleA !eit a southern port some time since. viii :
fargo OF res lt Is reported, has been lost on the
Ia. neg cargo MAS bas hale damaged. AMI
has We are informed. been saved. arrivals frop,
i0relgn ports have istely taken pace, havi9g IN
board articles uchildema2i Csqriesisa &c.,.
OeL ~ ~ l-'' - y
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-10

We notice that the banks of Georgia are alread Y
moving with view to afford relief to the planters,
in the shape of mail advances of cotton, where
with to meet their currert expenses and pay the
State and Confederate taxes. The Mechanics
Savings and Loan Association, Savannah, has open
edthis movement. We give their advertisement:
Representations have been made by a number of
persons, that cotton planters needed small cash ad-
vances to meet emergencies. To meet this, five
cents pound will be advanced upon cotton in bale
averaging middling quality, delivered in a brick
warehouse in Macon or Griffin; the cotton thlre TO
remain until the blockade is removed so that it can
be fairly sold. For this advance interest at seven
per cent will be charged; also, commission of %
per cent, with warehouse expense and insurance.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-10-10
From Tie MasAriRs Patrfot,

In these letters, have all the advantage Of h. authors
elegant Lucid syle HIS extensive inormstol pho-
s0phical Investigation He has closely subject
slavery in all its bearings He reutes the idea Of the
slavery, poTrsys the advantages which It, and
y its continuation. Correctly apprehendng the
policy of the opponents of slavery and the dangers which
would follow tins of the Republican party from
Old World far owed from the e5iteed contest he
his fellow couuymen against the breakers VIII Oh
rounded the ship Of The rsult which he apprekende
and f,rstoIi is upon US"