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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-23
Has Our Mercantile MAri.s Actually
Declined.

The subject Of the apparent decline in.the
American mercantile marine is attracting the
attention OF Congress and the commercial COM
munity. The Secretary OF the Treasury has
submitted TO Congress n statement that ship
ping TO the amount Of nine hundred thousand
tons has disappeared from our lists during the
past five years, from all causes; sighs hundred
thousand tons transferred TO foreign owners
and about one hundred and ten thousand tons
destroyed by rebel cruisers. ybc aggregate
amount Of American tonnage before the war
was, in round numbers, FIVE millions Of tons.
showing that about one-ffth Of our entire COM
msrcc has passed from TIE protection OF the
American dag within ne prescribed time.
Referring to the nurAber that preferred .
foreign 10 The American flag during the war,
the Secretary says the owners "transfsrrsd
their vessels wi'A full knowledge Of the
sacrifice they occurred, regarding, % II must be
SUPPOSED. We temporary security tr0m loses
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-23
secretary seward Expected as Havana.

The press correspondent a, Havana, Writing on the
iIth inst, says
We have been disappointed In rot rcf.ing Mr. Seward
The Captain General has ntsed up s country seat foe
his while here and hs aHlrerS propose serensds
and banquet The latter, fear, will not be permitted
We hopo 10 see him befo 70 tha week out cer0rAi
Ducc wl have opportunity IL thanking bin fof thu
abduction Of Arguclca
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-23
Esw YovK FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND.


Between these two lines large eagle, aud under
them the hooks ladders, nrocaps and other In
sigma Of the department all abaze with gas et Over the
inscription suspended the banner OF the department.
music for the occasion. At half past nine O'Clock tho
ball opened with overture and grand march by tho
band and the platform quickly taken possession
OF by bcwdering crowd OF promenaders and dancers
There were twenty-five dances and o. many prome-
nades on the programme, which were net hnshsd
until some Of the s'wce sma' hours" had hown
BY. There were three committecs-nameiyl the
Gunther chairman; the Floor Committee.
Mr.. Daniel Slote, Chairman and the Saloon Committee
Mr. Henry b. venn, Chairman The badges OF each
which they placed. The police arrangements, under
the superintendent OF Captain Brackett admirably
and order and every whore prevailed
There could have been no less than vc thousand persons
present and considering that there thousand
eight hundred tickets sold each admitting gentleman
and two ladies', i've thousand win fall shovt Of the
actual number that attended the Academy during tho
evening The scene from the second tier was ono on
briliiancy and splendor The numerous forms on the
platform below sliding through the OF quadrlc,
whrling round the waltz or dashirg through the
Tie flashing Of bnsh, Jewels and brighter eyes, the
waving sreamers and serpenfine festoons that chung
around each pillar the leaders baton directing the
grand array of instruments that spoke In trumpet
tone and again In zephyr strain, end the triple tiers o.
galleries. with their gtteriny crowd % beauty and
fashion formed Kaleidoscope OF spendor md magnin-
cence hnshecsh drunken Arab conjured
In bis mind or the genii OF the lamp neycs exhibited 20
only alarms OF IRE We heard during - evening were
caused by that mischevous urchin and Inccndaryi
Cupid in the hearts OF susceptible ssnkns The wckso
little archer found plenty OF Berry dnts In the bewitch'
ing eyes Of Gohams farest ladies' - attempt arson on
the unnsurcd hearts Of the New Ysrk Fire Department
The Mayor heads Of departments, Common Council ZOE
supper was provided "a sans By Nr Kelley, and sss
admirably got up.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-23

Our New NoBnrTY.-It would seem that this
republic Is abou. to attempt rivalry with the
old monarchies in the establishment Of new
nobility, based not upon hereditary titles, as in
the Old World, but upon what the individuals
are supposed to represent on the books of the
Internal Revenue assessor A committee of
the New York Chamber Of Commerce waited
upon the President the othe day, as our WASH
ingion correspondent relates, and sent in their
cards, with the number Of millions they were
worth appended to their names; for example,
"F. s. Winston, President Mutual Insurance
Company, representing seventeen millions dol
lars; r. H. Burdell, President Of the Erie Rail-
road, representing sixty millions; H. d. ClaHin,
the largest merchant on the globe" This i'm
mcdiately suggests the idea Of novel titles Of
nobility. Instead Of using the prefix of Lord"
or "Sir," or the afnx Of "Baronet," *. @. b."
and 40 forth, we might have inscribed on the
cards Of our new nobility, W. B. Aston, forty mil
lions; John Jones, seventeen millions; Augustus
Adolphus Brown, ten millions; Thsophilus
Robinson, twelve millions; Hicronymus Dry
Goods, the largest merchant on the globe, and
40 on.
Our new nobility, who have visited the white
House in connection with the New York col
lecsoship, evidently agree with Burns b The
idea that
ne nans Ne COLA tor q thas,
snl - that, end q that; aud especially OF ~
charlottesville of the port of New York
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-23

New York, Tuesday, January 80, 1866.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-23
Annual Bail OF tho Now York Fire De-
partmemt.

THE ACADEMY or HUsro CROWDED WITH f11
BEAUTY AND FASHION or THE METROPOLIS.
Tho Academy OF Music put on It's gaycst stsirs lass
night occasion or the thirty seventh annaal ba q
the Now York Fire Department in aid OF thefuud he
the widows and orphans OF deceased memberl Tae
dressing reception andthe entrance Iviag
place crowded from carly hour in thssvsaiag,
and about nine O'Clock every seat that commanded
view Of the coup dril on the platform was occupied
The decorations were Of the richest and most elsbcele
description, yet harmonious In every rospect Clusee.
baskets bouquets wreahs fesoons Of flowers scream
ers and nags were pendant in every part Of tho ~
building Al the stage end Of the platform the apparaes1
Of an engine company and Two hose ccmpe.
outshine the work Of those machines end
the riumphal OF the Persian Darius would pale ~
fore their rich decorations Immediately in froat Of
them, and suspended in mid air appeared IN . magma
cont scroll Of gas Jets the following inscription
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-23

what amendments arc necessary 10 DO made In our
present school laws To eectuA,y the educa
tion Of every child In the state.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-09-28
SEPTEMBER %, 1866.

One had seen him fall dead. Another
had helped him to an ambulance, badly
wounded. Another had carried him to
an hospital, and the enemy had fred the
building, and all within had perished.-
Then, again, she learned that his dead
body was left in the skirt of pine woods
IN front of whe'e she stood. So fully did
she believe this that at one time she had
mounted horse, and was starting back
from Alexandria, in hope of getting
through the lines and finding him, when
she was met by Colonel Burnside, who
assured her that Robert was unhurt, and
she should see him in few hours.
The first was three months regiment,
and its time expired on the first OF Au-
gust. M
She returned with it to Providence, where
she received a regular discharge; but it
was only to re-enlist with her husband in
the Fifth Rhode Island.- Women of The
Var.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-09-28
E7@ XXI -lxA- rsAJ Go sss
American and Foreign Patents.
r.. III. EDDY.

5 O L CITOR r 0 f p AT Il N t S f,
Late Agent OF the U s. Patent oface Washington under
the Act Of 1887.
No. rs State Street. lopposte Kilby st,,l Boston.
fTER extensive practice upwards Of twenty years
"A continues to secure Patents in the United States also
in Great Britain France and oher foreign countries Ca
Yeats Specifications Bonds Assignments and all papers
or drawings for Patents executed reasonable terms
with Dispatch Researches made into American and For
egn works, 20 determine the validity and utility of Pa
tents OF Inventions and legal and other advice rendered
In all matters touching the Copies Of the claims of
any patent furnished by remittng dollar Assignments
recorded in Washington.
No Agency IN ae United States possesses superior aei
ties for obiaHtHg Pdtsats asertang s pateAta5iiy
of iHrenfioHS.
During eight months the subscriber In the eourSe OF his
nrge practice. made rejected appiea tons SIX
TEFN APPEALS; eryy of which decided ia his (vor
by the Commissioner of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
regard Mr.. Eddy OF the most cap bic and suo
ses practitioners with whom have had official inter
rourse. CHAS. MASON,f
Commissioner Of Patents.
- have hesitation in assuring inventors that they
can not employ man more competent aud IiStl oTthy,
and more capable Of putting their applications il firm
to for them early favorable consideration at
the Patent Chiee. EDMUND BURKE"
Late Commissioner OF Patents.
y Mr. r. H. Eddy has Hade for me THIRTEEN appIica
ons in all but ONE of which patents have grant
ed, aud that is notC pendiIg. Such unmistakeabe
proof of great talent and ability his part leads me
recommend all inYen tors to apply TO him to procure their
pateuts as they may be of having the faithful
attention bestowed their and reasonable
charges JOHN TA0HART"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-09-28
The Archangel's Trump.

A good story is told in Paris at the ex
pcnse Of a very handsome and rich widow
OF most exemplary character, who has q
small and elegant retreat at Versailles, ir
addition to her town residence. At this
pretty rurality she was passing week at
the close OF the autumn, having for her
guest lad in his teens, who was dis
tant relative, and who was thus passing
his vacation from school. Madam's
house-keeper and cook was respectable
female, who, however, bad an admirer, o
trumpeter, stationed in the barracks near
by, and the stolen pleasure of whom was
to come in and dine stealthily on the re-
naming dishes Of the mistress luxuriant
table.
Madam and her boy relative having
started after dinner for a walk, the trum-
peter took advantage of the absence, but
unluckily prolonged his meal few min
utes too long. In his hurry to conceal
himself when taken by surprise. he be-
came enscenced under the bed of the lady
of the house, thinking to escape while she
passed the evening in the drawing-rOom
as usual. Madame was tired with her
walk, however, and proceeded to retire
for the night Immediately on her return.
The trumpeter, in full uniform, with his
brazcn trumpet beside him, was of course
in position of considerable dismay. AS
he lay racking his brain, the door sudden
ly opened, and in walked the schoolboy,
who, to the astonishment of the lady, fell
on his knees, and made tumultuous de-
claration If love
In the name of heaven" cried the
astonished object of his passion, " rise and
leave the room Immediately What
would be thought Of me if ou were seen in
this indiscreet situation and posture
Rise this moment and retire"
Nor firmly persisted the academical,
81 live but to love you! No power on
earth shall tear me from this spot-no-
not even in the trump Of the last day."
AT this moment, the trumpeter, whose
lips were at the edge of his instrument.
blew blast, into which was poured the
overwhelming torrent of his previous i'm
patience Ifrryy ta la Ia ta ia" "a
thunder blast, to which the walls of the
little cottage trembled to their foundation.
The room was vacated by dame and
lover in trice, and the lrumpeter made
his escape but the story got wind, and,
without name or place, was told all over
Paris.
1t was being narrated one evening by
a gay man in small circle, when the
narrator remarked:
: would have given anything in the
world to have seen The face Of the lady at |
The moment of the trumpet's sounding"
The face Of the boy on his knees was
much better worth seeing, / assure you /"
exclaimed, in tone Of pique, lady
among the steners--unguardeJly reveal
ng, by this hasty comment, that she, her-
selt was the heroine of The story
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-09-28

A DOC on THE OVERLAND RouTE.-
A correspondent Of the Chicago Times,
writing from Sparta, Ill, tells the story of
a dog:
& Some time ago, a gentleman removed
with his family from this county to Cali
fornia, across the Plains, and was accom-
panied by deg hat had been given him
by neighbor shortly before he started.
In due time the man reached the land of
gold and settled down in one of the beau
Iiful valleys of that country The dog
was not satisfied with his new home. He
was homesick and lonely, and often long
ed, il We are permitted to read canine
thoughts, 10 return TO the land of his pup-
pyhood. One morning his master missed
him. and never saw him again. Recent
ly, however, he walked into his former
masters yard in this county, footsore and
weary, having crossed the Plains from
California here. The hair was nearly all
gone from his hide, and his feet were
worn aud bleeding. This is a true even
if it IS a dog tale"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-09-28

TIME SUBSCRIBER osrs his Farm for sle situated in
The Farm is about onc nile from walpale village.
fhe Riyerisaad and coatsias 81 suitably diFsed
10 I.rr and Pasture well waie-ri and fsaxntly oca-
tef There IS on fhe premises
A ONE AND oxEHALF STORY HOUSE,
s.;- Sinc Rooms AIS, connec--I with TIE House l.
Wool shed IIorse Barn. ard Carriage House There Is
so on the premises Barn 5sxf0 fcct with cellar under
The Hsuse and Barns suPplel with running water
,-rrn pertr filling sqriues
For further Information Apply to TIE s1trter on the
sr-psissz or b. nszii a, lPoie.
359 J. D. ObAhA-
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-09-28

The RIGHT OF SECESSION CONFIRM
ED.-The Court of Appeals, the highest
Judicial authority in Virginia, has recently
confirmed the validity of the Secession
ordinance Of 1861, and the Raleigh en-
C) Progress, in commenting upon thi !,
decision, says that -. the same judicial idea
is held by nine-tenths, perhaps OF the
Southern people" 1t adds that although
it may not be expedient to uphold seces
sion now, it ought 10 be distinctly under
stood that our section has not yielded the
point of right in the dispute" Such de-
clarations as these, emanating from va
rious parts of the South, present the
strongest Of arguments in favor of the
Constitutional Amendment.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-09-28
Recovery of the Old Atlantic Ca
BILE.

The London Times publishes the fol-
lowing minute particulars of the recovery
OF the Atlantic cable of 1865:
1t any of our readers can imagine
what the difficulty would be Of picking up
little rope in Cheapside from the top of
st. Paufs they will be able to form some
faint notion of the difficulty of lifting the
wire lost last year in three miles depth
OF water and in the middle of the Allan
tic Apparently, however, the ships, fit
ted with proper apparatus, found no more
difficulty in graphing the cable than one
might experience in raising night lines for
eels. They all caught it, and caught it
when and where they wanted. The wea
tler was very rough, but nevertheless the
Medway, which was the first on the
ground, succeeded in catching it, raising
it partly and buoying it. In the night,
however, while a heavy sea was running,
the ropes gave way and the cable went TO
the bottom again. 1t must be remember
ed that, from repeated soundings taken
for the purposes of the telegraph, no
ocean bed Is so well known to us As the
bottom of the Atlantic, where the cable
Was grappled for it is covered with soil
composed literally of minute shells of the
daotdnadcae tribe, so minute, in fact, as to
be only visible under microscope, and so
line III their organization as to prove that
not the slightest motion exists at those
depths, for otherwise their delicate formn-
ton would be destroyed. On these the
cable has lain harmlessly as on a bed of
sand, and the grapnal, as we have said,
at once caught it. The Great Eastern
and the Midway did not arrive on the
searching ground till the 18th of the
month, and after preliminary arrange
ments had been made for working in con-
cert, the Great Eastern on the evening of
the 10th caught and raised the cable more
than 400 falhoms. In the act of buoyiny
1t up, the buoy rope slipped, and it was
again lost. On the second day she caught
II again, and this time brought it to the
surface. In the act of bringing it over
the bows. the grapnel surged and the wire
again plunged down to its resting place.
three miles beneath the ships. Once
more within two days it was raised by the
Great Easte n, while the Albany, to The
west, caught and broke it, and All the
work had TO be begun again. On the
26th, the Medway caught it and brought
1t up thousand fathoms, when the sea
beng rough and the strain on the grapnel
sudden and violent from the pitching ofI
the vessel, the rope broke. On the even
ing OF the same day, however, the Albany
caught 1t again and brought it to the sur
face, and the Great Eastern, to make as
surance doubly sure, got two miles of it
ON board and securely buoyed what was
outside the vessel. The work of making
the spilce at once commenced, but not
where the wire was fastened to the buoy. |
The Great Eastern, on the contrary. un-
der-ran the wire to considerable dis
tance to the East, in order to get rid of
the langle in which the different buoy
and grapnel ropes must have involved its
western extremity. After this necessary
process some eighty miles of the wire
were abandoned"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-09-28
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-09-28
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