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Year: 1859

Last tight, in accordance with call published in
of the dy papers, that body known the Wing General
Committee met at Thorps Hotel, corner of Broadway and
Eighth reet, for the alleged purpose of taking some
action IS to the calling of whig Convention for
nomination of State officers at the ensuing election
About foity.fve gentlemen were present-ths number
embracing all the fossil wings who were sup
posed TO have been long since decently Inferred
but thercthey spectres and ghouls of bye gone
DAYS for the arrayed in mortal flesh and world
ness Ihram Kctchum sat in the chair the President
of the usubsantia body looking for all the world if
he were at the head of vital body potic appearing
serene ald demure


Pro frmd the business proceeded, and one could
for moment have imagined himself in legislative halls
until the order of reports brought call for the report
Of the Executive Committee. No responded. The
promugation Of the fact that there executive
body in existence seemed mpart vitality this spectre
gathering and thenceforth the spirits them
for the residue Of the evening


Mr.. N S. HusxD, of the Tenth ward, and stated
that as Chairman of the Special Committee appointed
TO call the Executive Committee together for business
their efforts had been futile the Executive had been
found everywhere-yet nowhere-a body in name but
not in action therefore he moved their discharge.


This was Immediately seconded aud brought Mr.
Qugg spasmodcaly to the floor il he had been acted
upon by galvanic battery. He proceeded to talk ex
ctedy about the inacon Of the committee and the ap
pontmcnt Of another committee in their stead who would
do something He was disgusted at the idea of being
further held for sale subject TO the bid Of terms from
Seward Bolts In Short he expressed himself TO the
that they TO be sold he for one wished to bc
counted out He then inmatcd that member OF the
committee had evinced disposition 10 daily with them
but they never could be made over to the republican
party.


Mr. WEpR, with excited mien and fushed face, wished
Year: 1859

From the New Haven journal and Courier Sept. 81


robbery was perpetrated in the Post Office in this
city on Saturday night early on Sunday morning The
robbers entered through the premises of Mr. Brewster
on Chapel street, and passing round back Of the house.
entered the yard back Of the Post Office through the gate
opening from Mr. Brewsters garden. They cut out the
lower panel Of the back door by boring holes with bit
close together, making hole of sufficient size to enter
through the bolts of the door being situated that they
could be reached in other way AS the front shutters
to use light, so they drew what bags they could find
the open door, cut them open and picked out all the letter
packages they could distinguish These they carried to
the prvy the of Mr. Brewsters house and opened
them, and searching yesterday morning large num-
Der found torn open the floor of the prvy They
have been gathered up by the Postmaster and far
practicable the enclosures have been restored to the en-
veopes and forwarded their destination with crcu-
lar explaining the circumstances.


Fortunately New Haven letters were contained in
any of the bags opened any letters in the office
moested. The bags opened by the robbers mail
mails for the offices on the New York and New Haven
Railroad and the Danbury and Norwak Railroad and
another containing the same mails from other sources
but in none OF them were any letters from for this
office.


On any other night there would have been ten times as
many letters within reach of the robbers The safes were
not disturbed but all the drawers ransacked
such as were locked broken open but nothing Of conse
quence was obtained. small amount of counterfeit
money only was taken few bank letters were doubt
less taken but these offered booty, and it be-
lieved the williams obtained sufficient repay their labor
though the number cannot be accurately determined.
According to the bills there very few letters miss
ing, and Mr. Postmaster Thomas has teegraphed to the
ocers from whence the mails came for all information
possible In the results Of the robbery the robbers. Of


poetic turn Of mind may recall Bainards verses on the
stealing of a newspaper mail bag.


The robbers must have worked long time to get in
as there were some fifty auger holes bored the door
taking out an almost square piece 1t was done in a
bungng manner, and three different sizes of augers
used The robbers had the whole Office omen be.
fore them, and had they dared or had they been
acquainted with their business, they might have swept of
all the contents Of the office, except what was in the
safes. Persons sleeping in the ncighborhood heard
noise Of talking and of the boring about two or three
O'Clock in the morning. but their suspicious were not ex
cited by it. AS was was most fortunate escape for
our people and all who had any letters in the office


The only letter found, opened by the robbers which
indicated that contained money with eight dol
lars in bills and postage stamps The money and
bills found safe in the letter yesterday morning and
must have been overlooked by the robbers themselves
Year: 1859

DEATH By TAKING IAUpAsuM-An inquest was held
yesterday by Coroner Morris upon the body Of Peter
Duncan residing in the Of Is Essex street. who died
Monday night from the effects of dose OF laudarum


appeared from the evidence that deceased
yper and had worked 22 Spruce street. New York un.
til about year ago, since which time he been out of
employment except occasional day work the Gu
nard docks. He at time in good circumstances,
but had become reduced and recently drank TO
On Monday afternoon Mrs Duncan discovered that he bad
drank some audanum which standing in the closet
but did not suppose there enough TO endanger his


life Shortly after the family found that he lying in
bed nsensble, breathing heavily. One of the family
called Dr. Quidor 10 ascertain Mr. Duncan had taken
sufficient audanum TO endanger his life, but did not AJAX
him 10 prescribe Dr. q told them that the man would
die but advised them to call in physician DR.. Taggart
afterwards prescribed emetc TO be given in fifteen
minutes, Of which the patient swallowed but soon af
ter became insensible again and soon died. The jury
rendered verdict Of Death from hudanum, administer
cd by his own hand"


SrABBNG Coroner Morris proceeded yesterday
afternoon to the Of Monmouth and South Eighth
streets to take the deposition of young named
Thomas Halorn who had been stabbed II appears that
late on Sunday night Hallorn got into fight with James
ORourke. an express driver who drew a knife and in


icted wounds about his head face and
neck and also stabbed him directly over the heart
endanger his e consequence of having TO be driven
through thick coat vest and two heavy wooen under
shirts. Halorn being considered out OF danger did not
feel disposed TO take any legal proceedings A warrant
issued by Justice Stanton for the arrest of Rourke
but il was asceraincd that he had left the city
Year: 1859




mens for visit TO Maine, and thence to the White Noun
taps with her child and her friend, Mrs Anderson To
this visit she looked forward with pleasure.


She had aso by correspondence with her husband set
tied upon joining him at Key West the fall which was
deemed the most suitable for that purpose in re-
ference her health And in view of this event She had
purchased furniture for her intended home Key West
some portion which had then been actually shipped
She had about her person when she away only
garments she wore, parasol, watch and chain her
wedding ring, diamond rngthe gift OF her husband
and a purse containing a small amount OF money She
had no retcue, travelling bag, vaise other article
for sinilaruse All her other apparel trnkcts letters
and personal enocswcre and are, in her mothers house
at Chelsea


daughter world secretly abscond They 10 leave
no other explanation Of her fate than that her life ended
on Staten Island during the night Of the 10th Of July
whether she was assassinated for the sake Of the ar
in her possession or TO conceal violence attending an
outragc her person. whether she died from the ter
consequent on an attempt TO outrage her. are ques
tons which cannot at present be answered The surges
TONS made thoughtlessly otherwise intmatnp that
Mrs Brannan is yet alive, emanatc from those who
know nothing whatever about her. II there bc
any person who can state, under OATH a single
fact calculated TO show what has become of her
II is earnestly desired and solicited that such persons
name and address be forwarded TO Mr. Matsc and the
proof thus rendered Will at once bc taken. But thcrc
nothing whatever known warrant the belief that
anything can be so stated which will not confirm the
theory that she Ia deceased.


The testimony taken before Justice Harpery Ia voum.
nous The statements OF the husband ard relatives Of
Mrs. Bannan show that they have no doubt whatever Of
her decease ON tho night Of the 10th of July last no
connected with her past e or her disappearance war
rantng their entertaining for moment any different
opinion And u seems but Just TO thcm and due to tho
reputation OF mrs Brannan, that hints surmscs
mcns injurious TO her. presenting any suspicion as 10
hcrconduct may no longer be nduged In the absence Of
single TACT 70 warrant them Tho investigation before
Judge Hsggery kept open for the reception any PROOF
which may bc furnished in reference 70 Mrs Brannans
fate and is hoped that the authorities NAV receive all
the ad one can oestow In their effort TO expose
and punish what believed TO DO most brutal and out
rageous murder.
Year: 1859

lated license system would be much better
than the laws now in existence.


The old Washington Temperance Organzl-
ton, while it was in efficient operation in Ohio
did more to reform the lnebriate and reclaim
the Drunkard than any other means we have had.
1t acted independent Of and without any lcgiS
Iative aid; but unfortunately, ms we think. it
fell into the general sentiment of the day, that
it was necessary to invoke stringent prohihitory
legislation. That was obtained, and lis effect
and the result are but too plainly visible on So
cictv We do not believe that the Incorporate
can he reformed by coercion or force. 1t is the
providence aud mission Of kindness, aiiec-
tionand love, to reclaim our eiring brother
and win him back to the paths OF rcctitude and
virtue, and where these eraees are exercised
with strong faith they will seldom, if ever,
al to accomplish the reformation e these on
whom they are bestowed. Ifthey fail IN any
case, it is we are quite sure beyond the reach Of
benefit from special stringent Legislation


0L5TThe above article frcm the Statesman
on the temperance question, meets our views as
fully and correctly as five had expressed them
ourselves Moral suaSion and sincere prayer
are the orly sure means of doing away with III
Temperance. More drunken husbands and sons
have been reclaimed through the prayers Of pi
Gus wives and mothers, than have ever been re
claimed by Imprisonment for drunkenness.
Year: 1859

The propriety Of submitting proposition to
the People for the amendment of the constitu-
ton so as to permit return to the license sys-
TEN, as means of controlling the traffic in in
toxcating liquors, is the subject OF discussion in
various parts of the State, and has attracted
some attention among members Of the General
Assembly.


The evils resulting from Intemperance can
hardly be exaggerated. They enter into every
department OF society," and there are but few
families who have not in greater or less de-
gree, felt their sorrowlul and saddening effects.
The hearth stone ofthe lnebriate is dark and he
has made it desolate. The son who INDUCES in
his cups brings down the grey heirs of his par
ents in sorrow to tho grave; and grief and bit
terness and woe are the companions of the
Drunkard.


1t has been our deliberate judgement for
some time, that all stringent prohibitory legis-
lation has entirely failed to effect the object 50
much desired, and so far as We have had the
opportunity to Judge from observation in the
portion Of our State in which we are acquainted
we think the prohibition in the new constitu-
tion, has Jailed to accomplish tho reformation
hoped for by its adoption as part Of the fuuda-
mental law. s


In many parts of the State Intcmpernnce is
on the increase, and the statutes providing for
the evils resulting from the sale Of intoxicating
drinks, are almost dead letter. 1t is very ap-
parent that something should be done, and we
are ofthe opinion that a return to well reL u
Year: 1859

The robbins of the Treasury in Coshocton
county has given our neighbor an opportunity TO
let eff another load OF his enmity against the
present sub treasury law of this State. lie is
very anxious that the tax payers should help to
keep up the banks and brokers, and get shaved
as beautifully as they did last fall was year,
when a thousand dollars of Ohio money paid
about all the taxes that was paid in Harrison
county. That shaving operation satisfied the tax
payers Of this county, and they were perfectly
satisfied with the adoption of the sub treasury
law.


Banks are just as easily robbed as county
sub treasures. One safe is about as easy to be
broken open as another. And if our neighbors
closing remarks are correct, (and he scenes to
be posted about the future operations OF bur
glMrs,) why VIC may look out for general rob-
berry Of county treasures, and all other places
where money is kept. We trust, however, that
@ur Geighbor has been deceived and that there
VIII not be any more burglaries.
Year: 1859

0ETThat excellent Democratic paper, the
Chilllcothe Aduertiser, comes to us in an entire
new dress. The AluertiSer is paper that We
always open with pleasure, and We are glad to
notice this mark of prosperity. The Democra-
cy Of Ross county ought to give it an increased
support.
Year: 1859

or The fact that there is no bank in Coshoc-
ton, is an unhappy circumstances for some of
the Republicans who would have been glad to
point to the Treasury robbery there as an ev-
dence ofthe bad effects of not keeping the pub
lie money in bank.--Netoark Advocate. z
Year: 1859

The Homestead throws out the following excel lent hints to those now so busily engaged in the most laborious of all outdoor work-hay making

 Let the food be nutritious and simple. Pure wa. ter is the best drink, but in hot weather warm drinks as tea and coffee at meal times allay thirst better than cold drinks. Milk agrees well with Dersons. Take as little fluid as your wants demand, always avoiding cold drinks when heated. Do not take another meal till one is disposed of Three times day is as often it is necessary to cat but if the want of something is felt let it be of the sim plest kind. as a cracker, or bread and cheese The smalhfruits of summer form pleasant and healthful articles of food those which acid especially sat isfying thirst more perfectly than any kind of drink while their free habitual proves the most perfect protection against those little Arrangements of the system so common in the summer.
Year: 1859

The following statement of the condition oi things in North Coventry, Conn.,. by Doct. Calhoun, in 1919, is interesting as showing the social and re- ligieus customs of that day in the country towns of Connecticut. It seems strange that forty years should have wrought such changes. as those now familiar with the rural districts will readily apprc- ciate: --

 "The house of worship then occupied was nearly a square building without bell, spire or tower distinguished from almost all other buildings in the parish by being painted white. It was kept in good repair The pulpit side of the house. elevated almost to a level with the floor of the second story, with sounding board overhead. The gallery was on three sides of the house, the front seat of which extending on the three sides, was occupied with singers. The lower part of the house, and the of tile gallery divided in to square pews with third of the occupants On- ly facing the pulpit The house was furnished with neither stoves carpets, to any considerable ex- tent with cushions In the rear of the meeting house, there was, as at present. a of sheds for the protection of horses only-not for horses and carriages for carriages not then used but by two or three families. On the saddle and the pill ior people came here to worship God.

 con my first Sabbath, in public worship, I was favored with the presence of the venerable Dr. Williams, of Holland, who had been invited to ad- minister the Lords Supper on that day. He was,a gentleman of the old school. and by his afiblity and courtesy. he at once won my spect and es- teem, At the close of the communion service observed one of the deacons present Dr. Williams with a bottle of wine and afterward learned that it was customary to make like present to one who had officiated at the Lords table.
Year: 1859

On the 4th of July, the people of Warren, Ohio, purchased an old mill. which had long been an t, t. sore, on the opposite side of the river anu set fire to it in order to celebrate the day by giving the lire companies an opportunity to show their eficicny in extingushing it. But just as they got fiurly at it, the wind blew the burning shingles about the town setting fire to the Methodist Church, as we'll as six or seven other buildings. The town was sa : we'd only by the utmost exertions of the citizens.
Year: 1859

eF We insert on our first page .well-written account of the Woodbury Centennial. Another ac count of equal length we have received from an. other correspondent but of course, cannot publish both. The Jubilee seems to have given perfect sat isfaction to all who attended Only one thing de tracted from the pleasure of the two days: lir tie too much rum-selling allowed by the good people of Woodbury.
Year: 1859

DEATH OF RurUs CHoArE.-This distinguished or. in the 6Oth year of his age He sailed for England

 few days previous, but was left at Halifax because too feeble to proceed. The fame of MT. Choate is national and his death will be universally regret ted He died from affection of the heart.
Year: 1859

Gg@The Thunder storm, on Wednesday of last week. was one of unusual severity in New York city and the neighborhood doing immense damage to buildings It was also very severe at New Haven and all the towns on the Sound.
Year: 1859

BY F. f. PINFR.


al tell it as twas told me"


A very long time ago, in the western
part of England, there lived an aged couple
whose time had passed since early youth,
in the every day round Of farm life, and
who had never been known to have the
least i'll feeling toward each other since
the day when good old Parson Heriot had
united them in the holy bauds Of wedlock,
twenty-five years before. So well was the
fact of their congugal happiness known,
that they were spoken of, far and near,
as the happisst pair known. Now, the
Devil (excuse the abrupt mention Of his
name,) had been trying for twenty years
to create what is called "a fuss in the
family between these old companions
But much to his modification, he had not
been able to induce the old lady to give
a single curtain lecture. After repeated
efforts the Devil became discouraged, and
had be not been "A person OF great deter
mination he would doubtless have given
up the work in despair. One day as he
walked along, in very surly mood, after
another attempt to get the old lady to a
quarrel about the pigs getting into the
yard, he met an old woman, a near neigh.
Dor of the aged couple, As Mr.. Devil
and the neighbor were very particular
friends, they must needs stop on the way
to chat little.


Good morning, sir said she. and
pray what on earth makes you look SO
badly, this beautiful morning. Isn't the
controversy between the churches doing
good service Yes


Isn't Deacon W. making plenty of bad
Whiskey2 Yes


'W ell, what's the matter my highly hon.
ored master?'


Everything else is going on well
enough, replied the Devil, but and here
he looked sour as monkey on a crab
apple tree. old Blueford and his wife, over
here, arc injuring the cause terribly by
their bad example, and after trying fol
years to induce them to do better, mus
say, consider them hopeless


The Old hag stood for moment il
deep thought. Are you sure that 20,
have tried every wayT
Every one that l can think Of


Are you certain? p


Yes


'Well,' she replied, if you will promis
to make me present of new pair @
shoes, in case l succeed I will make tn
attempt myself, and see if can't raise
quarrel between thsm.'
Year: 1859

OPINIONS OF STATEsMEN- Wherever
there is foot of land to be stayed back
from becoming slave territory, am ready
to assert the principle of the exclusion Of
slavery Webster,


Slavery is a most blighting curse upon
Virginia and know Of but one way Of
getlins .iL IF 1t by legislative @uth0rity
and so far as my vote shall 60 for that
purpose, it shall never be wanting
Washington.


No earthly power will ever make me
vote to spread slavery over that territory
where it does not exist Gag,


We would march up to the verge of the
Constitution to destroy the traffic in hui
man fesh.- Fankhn.-


The way, hope, is preparing under
the auspices of Heaven for total emau-
paticn,-JcfersoH.


N would transmit to posterity our ab'
horrence of slavery.-Potrirk HeRrH.


Slavery is dark spot On the face of the
nation.-Lafayctte.


1t is among my first wishes to see some
plan adopted by which slavery in this
countrymay be abolished by law Wash
iHCf0n.
Year: 1859

WASHINGTON, March S.-The Postmaster General
died this morning at half past nine o'clock. About
fifteen minutes previous he conscious and took
leave of his family. Last night the President had
had final interview and was affected to tears.
During his occasional delrium, the sufferer would
call for the BILL, evidently alluding to the defeat
ed one having reference to the Post-ofice Depart
ment. His death occasions general regret and sor-
row among all classes of the community.


The officers of the Post Office Department and of
the Sixth Auditors Office, met this morning for the
purpose of giving expression to their deep sorrow
in consequence of the death Of the Postmaster Gen
eral. The public Departments will all be closed
tomorrow and on Thursday, when the funeral will
take place.


The Senate to-day ratified number of treaties
with the Oregon and Washington Indians: also the
Cass-Herran treaty, by large majority, after
amending it by provision to the effect that those
who have not already presented their claims, may
do so before New Granada shall take final action
the subject.


The treaty provides for the settlement of all
claims against that Republic, including those prior
to the Panama riots. General Herran is here to
ask in return, provision for the settlement of all
questions in which New Granada is the claimant
among others, relating to the transit of mail mat
ter across the lsthmus, and tonnage tax. She has
proposed liberal terms for settling these in equity


The Senate will transact all the business before
it, by Thursday
Year: 1859

The DEATH OF BRUNEL.-This man to whose SCI
entfc skill and answering perseverance, the world
is indebted for the largest and most wonderful ship
that ever built died before the desire Of his life
and the object upon which he has 1avished for some
time past the whole of his mental and physical
ability was completed The designer Of the marine
monster, the Great Eastern, died in London of par
alysis, few days before her departure for Port
and. ~ ~ 7&sF
Year: 1859

robson CoUNrY.-The session of Superior Court
terminated on Saturday last Judge Caldwell is one
of the most laborious we have He
was IN the Court House during the whole week from
a. M TIL p. IN. There was only one case upon
the criminal docket; that report in to-day ISSUE


Judge Z. is one of the oldest jurists upon the
BENCH and by his his untiring energy and legal ac
qurements, he has won the confidence and esteem of
the bar and indeed every one who has the plea are
Of his acquaintance