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Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-29
Railroad Disasters,
Further Account of ts.e Hudson River
Railroad SrnaSh-Tp.

The New FORK EUeuiag Post of Saturday contained
the following particulars of n smash-up on the Hud-
son River Railroad: At half-past five o'clock this
morning disaster occurred to the Cincinnati Express
train of the Hudson River Railroad, near Croton.
1t was caused by the breaking of rail.
Two passenger cars were thrown off the track and,
it is said, off bridge. Besides the wounded of
whom there were several, three passengers are re-
ported killed. Mr.. S. S. McEwen and his wife. and
John Murphy, who were among the injured. were
brought to this city.
The latter was taken to his residence by the Twen-
ty-Sxth precinct police, and Mr.. and Mrs McEwen
were conveyed to the City Hospital. Mr.. McEwen
had his leg badly fractured His injuries will proba-
bly, cripple him for life He was dry goods sales
man, and had left Utica to seek place in this city,
His wife was injured in the sido and hand She
lost a gold watch and one hundred and twenty dol
lars in money at the time of the accident. but cannot
tell whether the property stolen not The car
in which she was hurt became q wreck
AN ERIE TRAIN BROKEN Up AT MAST HOPE-TEo
wOOD-sAwyERs KILLED.
The Erie railroad disaster, reported yesterday as
taking place at Port Jervis, occurred at Mast Hope
above that station.
The train that was broken up was composed of
eight cars besides the engine and tender. All the
ears ran of the track. The cause of the mshap was
a broken switch rail.
The train ran upon some men who were cutting
wood. and two of them were killed. Some were
injured.
The mail and the baggage car were much
broken, particularly the former. Both the mail
clerks, Messrs, Elias Avery and VIM. ]. Mullen, es-
capped without injury, although side of the car
they were in was torn Of The letters were scattered
IN every direction, but were all saved.
Three passenger cars were very badly smashed up.
One of them is in spnters," according to the state
ment of an eye Witness another split in two pieces
and the third is not in much better condition There
were, it appears, only five passengers in these cars
and they escaped almost unhurt.
Nearly all the passengers were in two sleeping cars
and were more frightened than hurt. Little damage
was done to these two cars
The passengers, fifty to sixty in number were pro-
vded with breakfast by private family living near
the place where the train ran off, and were brought
to this city in the Cincinnati Express at five o'clock
in the evening. The accident occurred at s o'clock
in the morning.
The Erie Company has recently made arrange
ments to prevent trains running into each other and
it expected disasters from that cause will not take
place hereafter.
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-Pittsburg is well entitled to the name of
the Birmingham of America. 1t has no less than
fifty glass making establishments, which produced
$12 000000 worth last year. In the iron trade the
amount of manufacture is immense The value of
its coal trade is valued at S30OOOOO while its oil
trade and manufacture is put at $25,0OO,OO0
Wendell Phillips delivered a lecture in
Sprinfed, Mass on Wednesday, on the labor re-
form question, in which he advocated the eight hour
movement. He said that he expected to live to see
such progress made in machinery that four hours
will accomplish the work of eight under present con-
ditions.
"A Mr.. Houston, of Mercer county, Ohio,
a member of the Mahoning congregation of the
United States Presbyterian Church. was lately cited
to appear before the Presbytery. to answer to the
charge Of having voted for VaIandigham as Gov
ernor of the State-a man notorious for dislOyalty
and under sentence of banishment by the Govern
ment." lie was found guilty, and suspended from
the privileges of the church. From this decision he
applied to the Synod at its recent session, which
sustained the aetion Of the Presbytery.
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AssAssINATIoYs IN THE SoUTH.-The Memphis
ApDeat of the I'D gives the following particulars of
two assassnatons at Grenada. Miss. last week.
man named Tell, said to be very recently cti-
zen OF Memphis was on visit to family named
Shankle, on Friday evening and while sitting in the
Paror, some one walked up from the outside and
Knocked at the window, which instantly attracted the
attention 9fthe parties inside One Of the gentlemen
turning back remarked to Tell that there was some
body in the yard. Tell Immediately arose walked to
the front door, accompanied by young lady and
stood there but few moments when be was shot the
entire load from shotgun entering his right breast
from the effect OF which he died in about hour and
a halt. No clue can be found to the perpetrator of
this act. On the following Saturday evening, a man
named Louis Green in the employ of MeSsrs Halle
Co.. OF that place, while proceeding from his SUP
per to the store, was shot down, and instantly killed
Green was found next morning laying in front of the
store shot through the head the ball entering lust
above the right temple and passing out on the other
side, This affair, like the other, is also wrapped in
mystery.
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XXXIXTH CONGRESS.
House in Committee of the Whole.
THE STATE OF THE UNION CONSIDERED
WASHINGTON, Jan. q.
The Senate was not in session to-day.
HOILSE OLE REP RESENTATINES

The Senate was not in session to-day.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The House went into committee of the whole on the
state of the Union Mr. Washburne Of Illinois, in the
chair, and resumed the consideration of the Presi
dents annual message.
Mr.. Smith, of Kentucky, concluded the remarks he
heretofore commenced in sustaining his positiOnhat
the was especially carried to keep the States
in the Iniou-and that all Of them are in the Union
now. Consequently, they entitled to representa-
ton, and he would admit representatives from the
Southern States, but not unless they can take the
oath, the members here have done-that they have
never sought to overthrow the Government.
Mr. Baker of Illinois, addressed the House on the
subject of reconstruction, arguing that the Democrats
here with few from the overwh helming Union party
maintain that all which has to be done is to
judge of the election qualification, and returns of
members from the States but the large majority here
properly maintain that they ought to behind the
surface of affairs, and fix such guarantees as
are necessary before such members are admitted to
membership.
Mr.. Broomall contended that the organized COM
munites of the South not, in his opinion fully
in the Union. If he had thought so he would not
have voted for the resolution to raise committee
reconstruction. His position was, the Government
has right to pursue that policy which 1t may deem
best, unembarrassed by any rights of rebels. The
conquered people have no rights excepting such as
may be obtained by the acts or permission of the
General Government, since the surrender. The
House then adjourned.
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A WAR ANECDOTE.-Colonel Heros Won Borcke
who is writngior Biac,cood the story of his adven-
lures aid to the rebel General Stuart during the
war; tells the following story which. being at his own
expense, is probably true:
''One Of the Yankee officers. who, as I was later
informed, the colonel Of the regiment that had
effected its escape from Harpers Ferry had attract
ed my attention by his gallantry and the excellent
dispositions he made of his troops. [ saw him again,
Salloping very near US handsome gray horse
quickly discovering weak points, and posting and
nstrucing his men accordingly. After having left
him uudlsturbed for some time, [ thought it neces-
sary to put stop to his proceedings, and selecting
couple of my infantrymen who had been pointed out
to me as the best shots, [ made across the open
space IN front of our lines directly towards him
Having arrived within reasonable distance or
dered my sharpshooers to fire at the daring colonel
who was now moving along at an easy gallop. with
out paving me the sightest attention. After several
bullets had whistlcd quite close to him. he suddenly
halted. and turning round. ad yanced few steps and
made me military salute in the most graceful man
ner possible. Then calling out to Of his men to
hand him carbine, he raised the weapon took a de-
iberate aim at me and sent ball so close to my head
that thought it had carried away lock Of my hair
| Saluted him now on my part, and wheeling round,
quietly, both Of rode back to our respective lines
So courtesies are sometimes exchanged in the midst
of hostile conflict"
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Letters from Vera Cruz to the 18th say the
greatest drawback to the Empire is the strngency of
money 1t has no exehequer. nor means of forming
one. No sooner have few dollars accumulated
in the custom houses at Vera Cruz and other rors
than they checked for by the Minister of Finance
ami withdrawn. The officers of the Government do
not even receive their pay with any regularity and
several have resigned on that account Appropria-
tions for public services works of public utility
can not be collected and DEGREES remain in fact null
million dollars for the Emigration Bureau, the decree
announcing it was signed without any exact knowl-
edge of the manner in which that amount to be
procured, or any sign that it was to be supplied
at all.
The personal effects of H. 6. Hubbel,
the defauting cashier of the Missisquoi Bank Yer
mont, will be sold at auction on Monday next. They
consist of blood sheep horses and carriages clothing
a piano. household furniture of every description
and choice lot ofw wines. brandes and malt liouors'
also four gold watches and chains The property in
cudes twenty-five pairs of pants, twenty pairs of
boots, but very little worn, fifteen vests and num-
ber of overcoats. In his safe which was broken
open, was discovered $500 U. S bond and a 500
promissory note. Over wardrobe in his house was
also discovered $500 bills Of the Msisssquoi Bank
signed by the President and cashier. He had evil
IDENTIFY provided against rainy day." for twenty
one umbrellas among his effects.
"A noted spiritualist, Dr. Randolph, says
now that after an experience of five years as me-
dium, it is his candid opinion that spirtualism is
third imposture, one-third insanity, and one
third dabolism, and that insanity is the usual fate
Of trance mediums.
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TEXAS.

Fraudulent Cotton TranSactions-One
Hundred Thousand Bales of Cotton nj
Houston.
New ORLEANS, January 26.-The Galveston Nelcs
urges the sending of special Treasury detectives to
Texas to investigate into alleged gross fraudulent
cotton transactions by the government agents.
Jefferson, Marion county, Texas, newspaper
charges the government cotton agents with barefaced
stealing and oppression.
Over one hundred thousand bales of cotton were at
Houston on the Goth inst. The receipts there were
falling off.
Large holders of dry goods at Houston refuse to
sacrifice their stocks hoping to obtain better prices
than nnIY rnln-
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Later from the Plains.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Advices from the Plains
received at the bureau of Indian Affairs. the 18th
instant state that three scouting parties, sent on
the Republican fork of the Pawnee river on the 18th
instant. had returned to Fort Laramie. One was at
tackled at the crossing of the Blackwater by 200 In
dians. None of the scouting party were killed or
wounded; and loss was only three hundred head
Of cattle. The Pawnce Company of scouts ran into
another band of Indians, and captured stock robes,
&c. The weather is described as intensely cold and
the deep. Col. Brown reports the Indians to be
gathered in considerable numbers in that country
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Femiam Netting at BuffaIO-A Senate
Demonstration.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Jan 26-Therc was large FeDian
meeting at St. James Hall this evening. Hon. A.
NJ. Clapp, General Sweeney, Colonel Roberts. Will
liam Brennan and G. W. Murphy were the speakers
A. NJ. Clapp presided.
General Sweeney pledged himself, if supported,
that before next May he would conquer certain ter
riory, upon which the Irish flag should be planted
which shall be made the base of operations against
England for the liberation of ireland.
Colonel Roberts promised within ninety days to
have the great green flag supported by the greatest
army of Irishmen upon which the sun ever shone.
The Senate was enthusiastically indorsed, and all
beGerent remarks were greatly applauded.
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MEXICO.
EsumOr AbOnt the French Troops and
MaxiniIian-EIre Bagsdad Ahair-FrencI

PROTEST..
New ORLEANS. Jan. 26.-Private information re-
ceived here from the city of Mexico from trust
worthy source is to the effect that the French troops
will not be withdrawn until the Emperor Maximil-
lian is declared free from American intervention
tits declared that Maximaian will certainly not
give any position in the Mexican army to any ex-
Confederate commander.
The commander of the French feet off Bagdad, in
the name ofhis government protested against the oc-
cupaton of the place by the United States troops and
those which had been sent for the protection of
the town and of American interests, and they were
consequently withdrawn.
Many families living in Matamoras were fearful of
further acts of laMlesSness
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Reported Battles in Mexico.

New YoRK. Jan. 27.-Advices from Guayamas to
the 10th instant state that the Imperaliss had been
deteatediby Morales at Matarphe, but Morales was
subsequently whipped. losing 120 men killed.
The Liberal General Martinez had taken the city
Of AlamOs.
The roads were very insecure, and commerce was
reduced to almost nothing
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From For1ress n1nnrne.

FORTRESS MONROE, Jan. 27.-The steamer Peret
from Mobile for New York, loaded with cotton, has
arrived here.
The coasting Government chartered vessels. of all
descriptions, have been discharged from service in
this department.
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The Steamer Richmond Ashore.

NORFOLK. Jan. 27.-The S0th New York regiment
has been mustered out of service and will leave for
home on the 29th inst.
The steamship Richmond is ashore near Cape Hat
teras, and passengers saved. Captain Mott will
leave here with lighters for her assistance in the
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Another Provisional Government for
Virginia.

New YoRB, Jan'y 28th.-The Hera7d's Richmond
correspondence states that one of the Virginia dele
CATION to Congress- has telegraphed to Richmond
from: ashington that it is the intention of President
johnson to supersede the present Virginia State
Government by provisional one. The report had
created CONSERVATION in financial and political cir
cles. The Presidents reported determination is gen.
orally attributed to the conduct of the LEGISLATURE
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Canada.

TORONTO, January 26-Hon. Ferguson Blair, the
newly appointed member of the Government has
been elected without opposition. He made speech,
saying that intelligence had been received from
Washington that the prohibition of the cattle trade
is to be removed Immediately
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Murder ia Ball Room-The Murderer
ArEaSfnh

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. IA young man named
John Maloney was shot through the head and in
stantIy killed. at the ball of the Invincibe Base
Ball Club this morning, at the National Guards
Hall. The murderer man by the name of Francis
mi tod
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Opnosit;on 10 the ReciprocIlx Treaty,

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. S.-A large meeting
Gently held at Williamsport, Pa, at which agrcul-
tural, numbering and other interests of that region
were represented. Resolutions were introduced
against the Reciprocity treaty with Canada ruin
Gus to the interests of the people of the United
States, and advantageous only to the British Prov
inn
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Railway Accident.

New YORK, Jan. 26.-The Erie Express train, due
here at P NJ to day. ran off the track at Port Jar
Wis., 1t is reported that of the were tumbled
down an embankment, and that one man was killed
and four badly wounded.
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Wreck and Total Loss of a Steamer.

Boston, Jan. 27.-The steamer Wyandotte. hence
for New York, went ashore Plymouth and has
gone to pieces. She is total loss. The crew were
saved. The vessel was insured at New York for
cen
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From savannah.

New YORK, Jan. 2S.-The Savannah Herald of the
25h saws that orders have been received suspending
the proceedings in the trial of G. B. Lamar. new
commission will be organized to try the case.
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Execution of the HefTerman Murderer.

NASHVILLE, Jan. 26.-Perry, knight, Crab and
Lisaugh all of whom were under twenty years of
age, the four murderers of Mr.. Heferman, were
hanged to-day.
NASHVILLE, Jan. 26.-The river is rising, with
twenty feet on the shoals. Cotton sells at 39c.
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Gold Pens.

1n.Gold mounted Rubber HoIdersI
In desk Holders of every variety!
Put up in cases of rich velvet for presents.
AT WHOLESALE and RETAIL,
B. i. BLAKENEY t Co.,
GOLD Pen MANUFACTURERS,
del5-tf 125iBaltimore Street first floor, up stairs
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The Baltimore sewing Machine Agenc,

The Baltimore Sewing Machine Agency
is what has long been desired in our city-a place
where all the standard machines Of all the valuable
manufactures be examined into.
WHERE all the machines with their various i'm
provements are expained WHERE there is no par
tality to any particular machine: WHERE a thorough
trial is given to every machine purchased and ex-
changed, If desired, and WHERE every machine is
warranted and sold at Factory Prices.
Special attention paid to the repairing of all kinds
sewing machines. Also. sewing machines for rent
FRED'K ". WILD.
Ja2l-ly lstp co rs West Baltimore street.
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The CATTLE PLAGUE AND VAccINATIoN.-The Pail
Mall Gazette, of the 9th instant, publishes the fol-
lowing account of an interesting experiment, which
seems to show that vaccination is an actual pre-
ventive:
Mr. Thomas Chambers says that a London dairy
man, Mr.. B., has kept his twenty-seven cows all
through the plague unhurt, while those of his neigh
borS have been perishng. When asked to account
years yacc mated every cow old or young which en-
tered his sheds, and has never since lost Now
here IS an opportunity of testing the value of the
Commissioners buy that stable and place among the
cows two three diseased beasts and watch the re-
suit. If all escape DEATH and the majority any sciz-
ure at all the identity of rnderpest with small Fox
VIII have been emprically proved, and the plague
VIII be almost at an end. 1t will remain only to
clnate all cattle as we vaCcinate all children
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AN OIL Town IN TRoUBLE-The MeadvilIe pa
ReDubIicdn saws.

AN OIL Town IN TRoUBLE-The MeadvilIe pa
Republican says:
- The citizens of Carry are much exercised over the
discovery that there is disputed title to the ground
on which the town is built. The facts are about as
at sherits sale by H. D. Francis and King, and was
IN the sale denOminated as wild land 1t was pur-
chased for mere trihe. In 1862 the owners being
IN arrears for taxes the land was again disposed of at
treasUTers sale, and was bought in by Messrs. Frs-
nee and Cooper. of Union, by payment of the taxes
4he parties secured 1t by decd, which duly re
corded. By law, the original owners could within
certain tlme two years, think, resume possession
intending TO do this parcelled the land ninety
acres into building lots and disposed of them. The
Two years having expired. MeSsrs. Cooper and Fris-
bee now claim the land, and, it is said the improve
mentS
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Mr. Quibble, reading that lit has been
decided in the Court of Queens Bench. in Dublin,
that clergyman of the Church of England can le-
galy marry himself" observed that that might be
very well as measure of economy, but that even in
the hardest times he should prefer to marry woman
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DEATH OF FATHER AND SoN.-The Cecil Wing con-
tainS the following:
Our citizens were startled by the intelligence, on
tuesday morning last of the sudden death of Charles
HANGS clerk of the county and also of his father
Joseph llaines, who had been employed in the office
as recorder for more than year. Mr.. c. II. Haines
had been unwel for several weeks past. but not so
much indisposed as to prevent his attendance the
however he was confined to his room at the Howard
House. in this town, before the close Of the term His
lsease was pronounced typhoid fever. On Tuesday
His father, Joseph Haines. was taken down, a few
days since, with pneumonia and breahed his last at
the Farmers and Mechanics hotel in this town, on
after his sons death
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IN the selection Of oife another important matter
is. that she should write well. lady who neglects
to cultivate this accomplishment is not unlikely de-
fcient in other essential qualities. CHEsTERFIELD
Gifts for the Girls; gifts for the Boys;
useful gift, not useless toys
Something to have, something to hold;
Suitable, too, for young and old
a Good Gold Peal
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EGOld PENS,
In solid Gold Holders!
In solid Silver Holders!
Suitable for Ladiesl
Suitable for Gentlemen
Twill please the ladies and the men.
Each line they write they'll bless the pen;
The giver bless, and praise the taste
That gave for use and not for ,oaste-
4 Good Gold Penl