The New York Herald Newspaper, January 22, 1842, Page 2

‘ i Mr. Colt was carried to the Upper Police prison. Lesmmitted Mr. Colt in the Mayor's Ofice—you Was present—I signed the committal, and went np in tac eoaeh with him. He wasafterwards brought do was present at the coronor’s inquest—he wa amine on Monday,and sent to the Ezyptian Tombs on that day. I wasoa board the ship, and helped to get th cargo out. | saw that box brought out and pened. I'saw the body, and the cloth taken off the body. Idid not see anything which me to believe there was saltinthatbox. Mr. It only spoke to that female in my presence;they spoke very low; they were but a short time toge- t = ner. I was close by all the time. [Diagram shown to witness.) That diagram is substantially correct. Colt’s room is 15 feet long, 8 feet 10 high; the eet 1 lng Re itae inches wide; the coiling is 12 window is 2 feet 2 inches from the fl doors are 7 feet wide; the window i high; the window is in the middle of the room— the entry doo: 4 feet 8 inches from the wall of Wheeler's room, and 13 inches from the west wall The space each side of pine wide—the deor is 3 fee S feet from Whe heele1 15 feet by li feet—height of ceiling is the same L also feund a carpet bag at Colt’s house [carpet bag produced in court.) pai La Wirwess.—The things now in it were in it then excepta piece of newspaper; I gave it to Mr. Chil- ton in the same condition that L found it; this shirt was found at the house (shirt produced,) a mark on itis ‘J © Colt, No. 5;” there was a wristband off it; nd name or mark i I found i e trankor bar, cards, ooks and the sbirt. Cross eramined.—| found the shirt in the reom; not I think in the trunk or the bag; I think I got the key of the trank from this female; 1 think the trunk was drawn from a place outside the door; I think the carpet bag was hanging up. it w of scrap bag; I think there was no clothin, some rags and a pair of bootees; it was that thing inevery house called a sort of *‘catchall,”” | receive ull ; this piece of paper was about the mid- dle of the bag; it was less than half a small newspa- per; the wateh was iece of poper in the trunk when ! found it; (it was sealed up in paper when it was brought i ourt ) f Hare the Caurt o till Saturday moming vORK HERALD Work, Saturday, Extra Herald ws from Europe, esterday, the Britannia was out seventeen days, aud we may thercfore expect her news to-day or to- morrow, We shall publish an Exrra Heravp ixi- me liately after it is received. She brings twenty- four days later. A Great Antl-Repudiation Meeting Proposed at Tamofany Hall, We understand that preparations are making in Some quarters to calla great meeting of the people in Tammany Hall, for the purpose of expressing their epinions on the doctrines of “repudiation of dei,” which begins to prevail and to gain ground in certain quarters of the country. A large portion of the country are utterly opposed to this doctrine, either as applied to States, to cor- porations, or to individuals. The “ sacred obliga tion ef contracts” is a principle that characterises the early and pious settlers of this continent—that Tuns through all their subsequent public, and private acts down to the revolution—that was placedia the Constitution of the General Government, and the constitution of every State, as an indisputable axiom —as the firm and immoveable corner stone of Ame- rican civilization. Unfortunately of late, arising from a loosences of morals, cotemporaneous with bank suspensions, this old and sacred principle has been met by the detestable doctrine of “repudia. tion,” which should be put down at once by the honest voice of the community. A bankrupt law based on principles of equity and merey to debtor and creditor, would be a good and a salutary mea- suje—but any bankrupt law which authorises the repudiation of debts without the consent of the ere, ditor, would seem to be too like the doctrine of “State repudiation,” to meet with general appreba- ion. To express a full and authoritative opinion en these great principles of civilization, it is proposed that a great meeting be called in Tammany Hall, of the whole people; and we learn that the prepara: tions are making accordingly. Whither it will grow toa head, we know . Tne New Yor Lancer, No. IV.—The fourth anmberof this popular medica: journal, wil! be is- aued this morni Tt contains a continuation of the review of Dr. Mort's Surgical Lectures—subject, Diseases of the Eye; the second of Professor Reverr’s senes of Lectures on the Diseases of the Spinal Marrow ; Reviews of Vorrerx on Aneurism; Breaurngr on an interesting branch of Pathology; Dr. Srewanr (of New York) on Diseases of Children; Mr. Goop- six on the Developemeut of the Teeth; Mr. Lay on the “‘Chinese as they Are,” containing some curious ea ‘racts relative to the state of medicine in China; Mr Davinson (of Glasgow) on Sulphocyanogen in the Saliva, &c. &c.; editorial articles relating to the legal proceedings against the Lancet; the first of a series of papers illustrative of the history and man- agement of the New York Hospital, in which some extraordinary disclosures will be made; interesting papers from the pens of Dr. Stoxen, ef Boston, Pro fessor Wirtisms, of Willoughby University ; Dr. Gavenwoop, aud Dr. Marvin, of New York, and others; Reports ef the Crosby street Surgical Clinique ; Selections from the Foreign Journals; a valuable Meteorological Table for the Harber of New York, &c. &e. Ke. Price $3 per annum, in advance—single copies 64 cents. The previous numbers may ulso be had. Arrangements have been made by which scienti- fic writers of acknowledged ability will contribute to the journal popular essayson important subjects, in medicine and the collateral sciences—ene of these essays to ar in eaeh number. Now that the Court of Chancery ef this city has established the broad principle that there can be no monopoly in human thought—no exclusive property in the emanations of human intellect—that the ideas, thoughts, words, and language of the highest sare free to all, unless they are reduced to , and secured by a copy-right—the New York Lancet” in pepularity in circulation has set forwardgwith a bound that astonishes even us. Subscriptions are pouring in frem ail parts of the country. Its prospects are tru- ly brilliant. N. B.—The eloquent opinion of the Asaistany Yiece Chancellor, dissolving the injunction against the Laxaer, is given in the preset number in anex tra aheet Goop News.—The Leh the Morris Canal, throagh New Jersey, for gi per anoun. By this operation, the Lebigh com: paay will be enabled to deliver capital anthracite coal here at this city, at five dollars per ton news for the poor. God bless the Lehigh com- pany. Apropos, the Morris Canal company’s stock- holders get wothing—but that we can’t help. Good Puscosoruy.—-Harper & Brothers, Cliff street, have published No. 143 and 144 of the Family Li- brary, beiog a “ History of Philosophy” from the creation up to the present age. It is a most eurious and novel book—and should be read carefully by all philosophers and Christians, AwtrRawiaovs Riora 1m Bosvox.—Elder Knapp has been raising the devil in Boston, instead of bind ing him over to keep the peace. For several even- ings daring tue week, there have been riots at Bow- An o rfl Whe Great Meeting in Lafayette Mall, Last Evening, in favor of the Bankrupt Law, »wing and hghly respectable meeting ef citizeas opposed to the repeal of the Bankrupt Act, was held up town last evening. Lafayette Hall, the pluce of meeting, was crowded. There lobh signatures. obably about three thousand persons present. ting was perfectly unanimous, and the decorum prevailed. Dvafis of petitions din various parts ef the room and in the , which received upwards of one thousand At half past seven o'clock, Dr. Srspmen Plas- Brovek was unanimously called to the Chair, on the metion of Mr. George W. Blunt. After the call of the meeting had been read, the follwing gentlemen were appointed as William B Crosby, Abraham Van Vesi, Israel Corse, Thomas Lawrence, Samuei Tho: Zebedee Ring, Henry E Riell, Judah Hammon}, James Harris C B Archer, Alexander Ming, jr, Robert Smith, George § Doughty. Mr. Stevens then nominated the following gentle- Vick Paxstwents, mpsen, jott, men as Secretaries: Ulysses D F. Phillip Peitch, Goorge Haws, quence. necessary. by the cous: poned. of that mea! and manilei ri of th community. may not be deemed enactment both t reach, Resolved, That Congress, undor the powers sure were fuli: ce, resuseitae the indu country, we look George Suckley, Geo Arculartu Joseph Hopkins, Gideoa Tucker, Henry Remsen,; Joha Congor, Russell E Glover, ‘Andrew Lockweod , George B Smith, Rishard F Carman, Caarles Yat James N We Waldron B Post. John P Crosby, Jona Ahera, Cornelius ¥. Anderson. Mr. Josera S. Boswoarn them addressed the meet* img at considerable length and wit much elo- He refuted the various objections which bad been urged against tne Bankrapt cluded by moviag the following resoluuons, which were wuapimously adopted wait the greatest enthu- aw, and coa- Resolved, That} the great depreciation in the prices of almost every description of property has so chai relation between debtor and erediter, ae to reader @ law for tho relief of Bankruvis and for. sha Avnliaeiar sf Resolved, That although the existing Bankrupt Law periect, it cannot be justly alleged that it was beaten adopted, inasmuch as previous to its © general principles and all the details iy discussed by the press, by the people, aud in Congress, for a period of nearly three years, during which time all the arguments now urged in favor of its repeal were fuliy cousidored, of but little importance when weighed again: proposed to revive nd give new othe great agricultural amd manvfacturing into- Bank- ult in g the solvent fromthe inselvent portion of the Resolved, That in tho opinion of thie mecting, said law should be allowed to go into operation, thereby r storing tothe couatry the enterprise and me ofa large number of active and intelligent misfortunes have placed them in a position of hepeless dependenee, aud deprived them ol the opportunity of Dy Wh rendering their taleuts available, either to themselves or their country Resolved, That there is no indication that the people have become more adverse to a sgeneral Bankrupt Law since the udjournment of the extra session of Congress, but en the contrary, avery large portion of thove who were then o) Law, hav a repeal b; act of great lative act. Resowed, Therefero, pposed to the enactment ol any Bankrupt since united with ita alvecates in viewing Jongress befere going into operation, to the honest, but unfortunate men, towhom relief has bven guaranteed by a solemn Legis. justi eountry at large. Resolved, That this meeting fully concur in the reso- lution offered by the Hon’ B. F. Buller, inthe Merchants’ Exchange on the 18th inst.—te wit— Resolved, That while wo deem it a measure of jut and policy, as well as of humenity, in the existing con dition ef our country, to provide for the relief of the un- fortunate and honesi debtor.and for this and other rea. sons, oppose the'repeal or suspuasion of the law under consideration, we neverthe benefits to be derived from a well digested Bankrupt Law, are to be fuund in its preventive influenee on the ting of debts, and im the permanent settlemeat of the relations of debtor and creditor, and that we there- fore consider it indispensable that all expedient safe. guards should be established to prevent fraud, and contra that fall act, in such ends, but wit Reaolaed, That itis t Thata Ban Constitution m out ail the St cial, and to be be to enforce fro ability. That in enacting the present L formed only a portion of its duty, and it remaias for that body to perfect the work ithas begua, and by adopting plementary Dill, ail be beneficial. the necessar: per the Senate of and House of very eloque: tunat unab incur Creator. now labored ing. efferded toi ehi to the prese a day of co doin sqnare, where the Elder preaches. To put down thes: attempts, the authorities of Boston. faave ordered out the military. Evux Raw Roav.—The legislative committee ap- pointed to investigate the affairs of this company have reported that it has, thns far, bec n honeet!y aad prudently managed. Sompay Law.—li a man hires ont his horse on Sunday, and tae hirer kills him by hard drivin athe owner @an’t recover in law. Thie has been deca ded. of democracy, ins aff met the Wishes of the people, and w their present circumstances. It was alleged the the law was imperiect. Forpects, should be amended by @ 4 er as to accomplish thi hout being repealed or pestponed. e duty es well as the right of Congress to establish “uniform Laws en the subject of Bankruptcies throughout tbe United State: y tolerating such great diversities as now exist in the laws of the severul States eu the subject, great injustice tedone to both the debtor and the creditor— tothe debtor because no ultimate relief is afforded to wever complete may be the surrender of all his aud to the creditor, because no adequate piotec- Uon ia provided aguinst the devices of iraud. pt Law, in order to comport with the i les tbe uniform in its oper m all cocporations y amendments ‘ation as extens: the United States: Representatives, llammonp M. Romayye, Esq. then, in obedience to the Joud call of the meeting, rose and made a Tie argued at great length hat the Bankrupt Law was in sirict accordance vith the municipal laws of the Governor ot the universe, whe had uttered the most awful deauncia- tions against the oppressors of the poor and unfor- who had declared that the debtor who was le to discharge his debts, should be set free und afiorded an opportunicy of fulfilling his obligations Mr H. econeluded, by declaring that if the govern- ment of this couatry repealed the law, they would the righteous indignation of a nt speech. ‘There were then loud ealls for Col. Mixe, and that genteman accordingly rose and spoke ina very for ble manner for about 20 minutes ; he contended that the law was alike constitutional and expedient showed thatit was in perfect accordance with the spiritof the Constitution, and calculated to carry out the benevolent and wise i oa ot that sacrcd instrament I the objection urged against the Law that it violated coutracts; and concluded by am eloquent appeal to the mechanics and working classes, whom he culled on, to supportin their hour of trial, the men who ressure of debts contracted inthe pursuit of laudable enterprises, which had given employment te immense numbers of the labor- ing classes, the bone aud sinew of any cowutry.— Our limited space prevents us from giving ev meagre outline of this speech, which was received with great applause Mr. James S. Tuaven then addressed the meet- i He commenced by saying that a powerful ar- goment in favor of the Bankrupt Act could be drawn from the fact that mea of ail political parties had wnited their voice against the repeal of the law. He dwelt at length on the cireumstauce that the bill was sought tobe repealed without « fair trial being Mr d under the that the repeal or postponement ofthe Bankrupt Law weuld be in violation of thal plight- ed faith of the nation, in oppesitio: prossed wish of a great majortty of the people, and se- riously injurious to the prosperity and welfare of the m te the clearly ex believe, that the great nd over all persons ni ficial, must not only eiford relief to the honest and unfortinate debtor, but must be able well a8 persons, the performance of their ebligations to the w, Congress has per. a sy it tb ,, That the proceedings of tothe President of the United , tothe Hon. Silas Wright «nd Nathaniel P. Tallmadge, Iso toour Representa: tives in Congress, the Hon. James J, Roosevelt, John McKeon, Fernando Wood, and Charles G. Ferris, re- questing that the same may be presented to the Senate ot the framers also replied to at the meeting Hl just credit- 1s, through- ral and arti- ent of their merciful He t. Congress, he contended, had ample power to pass the law, and indeed its oppouents had i their ground, and no longer said that the law was unconstitutional, but inexpedient, Reterence ut slate of the county afforded a suffici- ent answer to that futile objection, seen that the framers of theonstitution had foreseen reval ealamity might visit this land of enterprising industry, amd actuated by elevated feelings of benevolence, had made due provision for the application of an adequate remedy, whick would lifta heavy load trom thourands of honest suffering mm Who said 80% the nights of the creditors, They said to the poor debe sily hearts. The question had beea amply discussed in and out of Congress, had been passed deliberately; and surely, if there was any thing in the priveiple orded evidence that the jaw adapted to The credi- We pily you, We are desirous to relieve you: pay usone hundred cems in the dollar, and we wii unmediately discharge you, en condition of toture good behavior.” (Laughter) He contended that tae law contained all the principles of @ just and equitable bankrupt act, securing alike the intercats of the ereditor and the debter would swear through it would violate any law, and { was no objection to a law that it was lable trampled on by dishonest men reas of heaven fall on the jast as well as th (Loud cheers.) jas rolecring He then tothe western and Sow The ‘The law |i man who concluded by hera merchants, ged the r ranted \ion, having secured to the People ofthe system of Lawe for the regulation and upts and insolvent debtors ; the act pasa- ed at the extra session of Congress, entitled * An ast to establish a uniform system of Bankruptcy threughout the United States,” ought not to be repealed or post- ad deemed ofwhom the creditors so barehly spoke. These country dealers were “drummed up”—they were hanted from hotel to hotel by the eity merchants —th+y were dined out and dined in till they were as sleek as a member of the corperation (laughter,) and then they were absolutely forced to accumu- late this overwhelming load of debt. (Cheers ) But release these honest and enterprising men, and an immense increase would be given to the wealth and prosperity of the country. (Cheers) The Act was half repealed, but he trusted that the Senate of the United States would never be forced by aay, influ- ence to blast the hopes of the unfortunate. There were more than one beneath the deme of that august council, whose highest ambition was to die honest men and true patriots, (loud cheers) and in their hands the inieresis of the country, and the oppressed debtor, were safe from every eucrilegious hand. (Leud cheers.) Mr. Tuopore Tomumson next addressed the meeting in an eloquent manner. Jonx for, and addressed the meeting at considerable length, and with much eloquence. man and the immense assemblage adjourned. ticed the remarks and the motion made yesterday by Dudley Seldan, in the Court of Oyer and Ter- Thursday evenin, till this trial ia over. matter should be met, by dis: -An~wimg cw. cial to proceed. This tion the press with that veneration and that noble emulation, that tends to advance the cause of public the press, and the adminstratioa of the lawa, are then united in the same great progressive advance- ment of the human raee, in all that can dignify and embellish human nature. The exhibition of sudden —the issuing of hasty orders for contempts on eud- den emergencies—the running to Grand Juries with frivolous or ridiculous complaints—never did, and never can give dignity to the administration of jus- tice, er elevate the reputation of Judges. Judge Kent in one day, in half an honar, in five minutes, has done more to elevate and give dignity to the ad- ministration of the laws,and to secure their impartial exercise than men acting under the feelings and views expressed by Mr. Selden, would do in half a century. The administration of the laws and the adminis- tration of the press are equally the elemonts of a high and lofty civilization, and when they are con- ducted on the like elevated principles, society and civilization will leap forward into the next genera- tion, with the speed of a lecomotive through the mountain ridge of Berkshire, uniting Boston and Al- bany in one day, aad tapping New York of a third of her prosperity. Tue Sreamen Missiesirrt.—The first trial of the boilers of the United S:ates steamer frigate Missis- sippi, took place on Monday last, at New Castle, De- laware. Oa Tuesday the cylinders were packed, aud on Wednesday steam was raised, and theen- gines tested. Weare informed by @ gentleman whe was present, that the movement of the engines was such as to satisfy the scientific machinists on board‘, that they were destined to perform all the service that could be expected from their rate of power. Ina few days she will be tried on an experimen- tal trip down the bay. Infant Mortaurry ix Lance Crries—iInrune Mirx.—Jonathan® Leavitt, 14 John street, has pub- lished a very curious book on milk, written by Ro- bert M. Hartley, who describes the diseases and mortality of infants in our large cities, to the use of impure milk, taken from cows that feed en the slops of distilleries. He says that the cows onsuch food are absolute drunkards—and that mil kmen shoul make all their cows joiuthe temperance eociety, feed on fresh vegetables, and drink pure water.— We believe that there is much tuih inthis watter. News raom Bostox.—We are indebted to Harw den & Co. and to Mr. N. Mulliken, of the steamer New Haven, for Boston papers in advance of the mail. The New Haven isa fine steamer, and runs every other day to Providence —fare only four dol- lars through. Cheap enough Taemenpous Tyrer Meetixo is Priaperpnta. A public call by nearly to thousand citizens has been made fora meeting ia Philadelphia, next Monday, in support of the exchequer scheme of President Tyler. This is a novel and important movement, that wil aston sh the politicians. Cuatnam Tueatee.—Mr. Hill’s engagement is ra- pidly drawing to a close, and tothe lovers of mirth and merriment, there can be no better Opportunity afiorded for the enjoyment of their propensities than in witnessing his peculiar Yankee impersonations. Added to the attractions of Hill’s engagement, might- ly some new ee is produced, and that very olever actress, Mra. Thorne, is always at her post, enacting the heroine. We have oiten spoken of this lady’s merits, and we can ment § promise those who choose to hoor the theatre with a visit, a rich reward in behelding the performances of this actress. The splendid speetacte of Undine isina state of forward- nese, and the Chathamivis will be taken by surprise with the magnificence of its production. Cosmixatron Loces.—We have aa advertisement in our columns to which we refer the reader, re- specting “Andrews’ celebrated Combination Lock.” la these searee times $500 is quite an object, and many a worse chance is taken in life than is here afforded. But we must deal ingenuously with our readers and advise those who intend to try their hand in getting the money to take all sorts of tools, instruments and tooth drawers, for it will be a ““eute” fellow who opens the Combination Lock honestly, and without trickyor foul play. Having seen and examined it, we know its merits, and it is the ne plus wira of locks, no mistake. So go ahead Uncle Jonathan, if it canbe opened let us see it done tout-suite. & Knoop, Nagel, Madame de Goni, are all im Boston. Heatran ov tre Crrv.—Care must be taken or sickness will increase rapidly in this eity. For the last week the weather hes been as mild as May, and the streets are in a very filthy condition. Wuh such weather and such streets it is not to be wen- dered at that the emall pox and scarlet fever should prevail as they do. It is the duty of the authorities to have the city cleaned immediately,and its health may be restored. Physicians inform we that the city was never so unhealthy except when the yellow fe- ver or chojera prevai'ed Asoturr New Preasune Yacitt.—We are glad to see that our democratic yacht squadron is increas- ing in number. We understand that there is now building at New- burg, N. Y., a cutter yaeht, of about righty tone, of an entirely different medel from any thing now afloat, It iseaid she will only draw four feet water whea in sailing trim, aad equal in speed amy thing that sails “the American watere.”” She is owned by Captain Henry Robinson, of Newburg, who will spare no expense in having a plendid and swift yacht Preatawe ary Heauray.—A ohange in the wea- ther yesterday of thirty degrees, jonns, Esq. was then,loudly called A vote of thanks was then passed to the Chair- Coxr’s Tatac—Duntey Ssipex.—We have no- miner, relative to an Extra Herald, published on After the termination of the trial, we shall take up the point of Mr. Selden’s harangue, and show that he had not the slightest foundation to attribute to us any desire—any wish—any intention to preju- dice Colt before the jury or the community. We are very much astonished at this conduct, on the part of Mr, Seldon, because we have always consid- ered him a superior man—of great tact—and equal industry and genius. But we forbear further remark In the meantime, Judge Kent met the complaint in the enly proper manner in which suek a frivolous way to give dignity and elevation to the bench— and to surround the administratien of justice with that high toned, moral, passionless, holy, and intel- lectual atmosphere that will command the admira- tion of seciety, and advance the cause of ¢iviliza* Such dignified conduct in Judges inspires morals and public justice. The administration of passion in Judges or in Counsel, for frivolous causes ‘Albany. (Correspondence of the Herald.) Avvany, Jan. 19, 1812. ‘This has been a most epring-like day—the air is asgenial and balmy as in the month of April, and the water runs through the streets interremts In- deed, insome of the streets, it is almeat impowible to crass without getting up toyour knees. The fine weather has had the eflect of bringing out the la- dies in great numbers, and the Capitol has been weil attended by them. There has not been much of general interest done in either House to-day. The Senate was occupied most of the day in Executive session, and the House in the dissection of the Governer’s Message, which has not beea got through with as yet. The Heuse must aow be convinced that so far as econemy and retrenchment are concerned, the changes in relation to the public printing have been productive of but little advantage. It alwaye oecu- pies as much time in debating whether the reports of the standing committee on the subject shall be adopted, as would more than pay for the extra print- ing proposed. Such has been the case thus far, and as long as it is composed of the present mem bers there is like to be little change. Mr, Tamecin, the chairman of that committee, is, a3 far as his legislative practice has evinced, far too parsimonious, His sole object appears te be to reduce the expense to the lowest possible rate, re- gardlees how important the subject may be. This ways draws out remarks from the members who are in favor of the extra copies, and a long debate ge- nerally ensues, Tke House will find it meceasary to make some alteration in this matter if they intend, as they profes, to make a short sessien of it. There is a large attendance of lobby members here, some looking for offices for themselves or their friends, and others to get threugh some parti- eular measure in which they may be directly or in- ducudy Tuicrested. _ The fricnda of the North River Bank are not by any means behind hand inthis mat- ter; but asfar as! am enabled to observe, it will avail them but litle, as the opponents of the bank- ing system are far too powerful to afford any hopes of getting a bill for the ineorporation’ of one of these “ monsters” through either body. 2h The State Agricultural Convention has been in session fer the |ast two days, and has been nume- rously attended. ‘The fair was held yesterday, and was a very creditable affair, The great Military Convention is to be held to- morrow, and promises to be a large and important assemblage. Delegates from all seetions of the State are coming in—most of them in uniform. The mi- litary corps of the eity are to parade, aad in the eve- ning a grand ball is to come off at Stanwix Hail Albany is thus rendered very lively and bustling, at which the Yaukee portion of her citizens rejoice, and the eld Dutch burghers look aghast with won- derand astonishment at the unwonted activity. fn the Senate to-day, the annual report of the Commissioners of the Mount Pleasant State Prison was received. The paperson file in relation to the Mutual Insurance Company of the city of NewYork were ordered to bejtaken from the files of last year. Teis company would have been chartered last year, for its being dragged in at the heel of the ses- la the Assembly, a long communication was re- ceived from the New York and rie Railroad Coin- pany, praying the State te graat them some relief. ‘The petition, after enumerating and describing the advantages that would result to the southern ter of counties, and the State at large, fromthe speedy completion of the road, conclvdes by stating that the Company are whoily devoid of the means of prosecuting the work, and that contracts are now awaiting the action of the State in the premises,with the mostearnestsolicitude | It is signed by the offi cers ef the Company, and is very long. {t was re- ferred to the Committee on Railroads. 1 A petition fer the reliet of Thomsonian practition- ers was preseated to-day from citizens of Oxeida county, and a motion made to refer it, and those of a similar charaeter, to a select committee. On this along debate ensued, in which Me. Horrean cha. racterised these petitioners as quacks, and spoke very harshly of the system and its advocates. It was defended by the iriends of the system in the House, but the motion torefer was lost—ayes 82, noes 28. oh i ‘Che Committee to whom the petition for the in- corporation of the Firemen’s lasurance Company in the City of New York was referred, reported favo- rably and introduced a bill. / r r. OSuciivay introduced a bill, entitled an act to extend the benefits of common school education in the City of New York. Also an act te enable vo- lantary associations fer charitable and beneficial ‘he Governor returned to towrron Saturday, after astort absence on a visit to his father in Orange County. The bill, in relation to the appointinent of receivers, is awaiting his signature to become a law. It is thought that he will make no oppositien, and sign it. he reformed drunkards are here making quite a stir arnong the bruisers of our ancient city, or which there are no small number. God epeed them, for their cause is certainly worthy of the best wishes ot the frieves of humanity. | The Abolitionists just new are very active in this fection. They have established a weekly paper here devoted to their cause, styled the * Toesin ot Li- be: ty,” and a most ab}e auxiliary itis. Some of the most zealous abolitionists in the State belong to this ey Mas. Davezac was not in his seat to. day, he hav- ing been engaged to defend a French Count, Jules Pieard, who is charged with stealing a cloak from the Medical College, belonging to one of the stu- dents, some five weeks ago. The pseudo Count, who 1s @ fine looking fellow, went into the Coliege it is affirmed, without a cloak, with Dr. Armsly 5 when he came out he lett the Doctor and returned to the College with such an article, and then went to Troy. He was fellowed and, ag the story goes, the cloak was found in the bottom of the trunk. The resuitof the trial 1 have not ascertained. Cave Uceucan. “Utlea, Unica, (N. Y.) Jan. 32, 1842, Usice—Its Situation and Peculiarities—- Fushion— Parties— Military—Post Office, §e. James Gonvon Bexyerr, Eaq.— Deaa Sin— As you have no correspondent at t hi place although your valuable paper is extensively read here,and as the citizens of Utica would like to heer something about,themselves through the co- Jumas of the Herald, | have taken the pen in my hand to say as mueh to you, in the hope that by means of an occasional letter from here, the circa- of the Herald in this part of the State may be inereased. Inasmuch as you visited this city, with your amiable lady, last October, you very well know thatit is situated on the Mohawk river; thit it is intersected by the Erie and the Chenango Can nd that Uties and Schenectady,’and the Syracuse, and Utica Railroads, meet here,in the eentral part of the eity. We ave, besides,the point of divergence for the southern mail, through Madison, Chenango and Broome counties ; the sonvhwestern, through Ma- dison, Cortland and Tompkins counties ; «nd the northern mails to Watertown, Sackett’s Harbor, and Kingston, Canada ; and 10 Oxudensburgh, St. Lawrence county. Thus, you sec, we are the fo- cusof intelligence_of the whole central part of the State. ards the plan of the city, it resembles but of which Ihave ever heard. One is a un” in the woods, and the other is the State of Alabama. e very lew squares to “aheep' > town of Montgomery, in t Like either «f these, ther be found init. Its streets, in most instances, are so contrived as to form ti gles. The enly method of accounting for this rationally, is that its found- ers laid oucits streets along the old Indian trials, sheep paths, and cow paths, as they found them in the woods, Some of the ang'es are so sharp, that they will split a regular northeaster into daft pareels. sending part through one street and part throngh anther, sothat we have inevery case of a high wind, a wind from exery point of the com- pass, an from all quarters of the earth, atthe same maomsent ; and when passing from on to ano- ther, you can never tell frem what direction the wind will tvKe you next. Still we are a gay, a fashionable, somewhat of a literary, quite a relig ougand moral, and very hand- some city, for allthat. We have hind, during the past we k or two, a very large number of fashion- able paities, at which a tape deal of beauty as pent and a vast deal of elegant taste and mag nificenee was displayed. ‘To-morrow evening the “Utica a fine military company, baving bersand a superb band of musie,are to have a gra ball at the large saloon in Mechanics’ Hall The officers are the managers. The beauty, intelli- gence, and fashion of the city will be We expeet to AR account 0) it published in the dai- ly paper here which has just been established, 1 ad yauto copy it, it you have room, as it woals doubtless interest some of your readers here, ij uo! a Our Post Office remaircs inthe same hands, and see the Elder mobbed. There was, atleast, three City Intelligenee. Tus Rixo.—The long talked of, long and anxious- ly expected combat between Surnutvaw and Secor, isto be decided this day in the State of Connecti- eut and the New Yerk Herald of to-morrow morn- ing, will contain a {full and graphic aecount of the whole affair, with every minute particular that wanspires on the ground. The men are in excellent spirits, both confident of success, and their friends all sure to win. The amount of money pending the result is several thevsand dollars, and all the ar. rapgements, as well as the fair sporting character of the parties, ensure that fair play will be the order of the day. The Herald, known asitis, to be a perfect mirrer of the age, will reflect all of interest that transpires. Ramnoap Accipert.—A man named Bivgh Coo- Jahan, who has recently been engaged en the New York and Erie Railroad as a laborer, was killed a few days since near Piermont, by the cullision of two raised cars. He had placed himself between the cars in order to fasien them together, and the force of their headway being such, although pro- oe by man power, he was uuable to escape. ¢ remains being sent to this city for interment without a certificate from the coroner of Roeklan ceunty, it became necessary for an inquest to be held here, which the coroner called yesterday, and the above facts were elicited. Atremet to Drown an [xrant TEN DAYS OLD.— On ‘Thursday evening, about dusk, as three men were passing 24th street, near the East river, they ebserved'a woman with an infant in her arms that was crying: The noise of the child attracted their attention, and on seeing the woman go to the foot, of the street and return without the child, one of them caught hold ef her aad retained her until the ether two proceeded to the shore, where they found the little innocent floating in the river, being buoyed up by ite clothes. With the aid of an oarthe child was rescued from the water, and en being taken to the upper police office, was restored to life. The unnatural and brutal mother says her name is Mar- garet McKinney, and when questioned as’ to her conduet gave no satisfactory answer. She was committed to be tried for the outrageous act of in- humanity. ‘ Srreer Door Boxotanses.—During the last few months, a number of houses have been entered in probably will to the end of the present incam term. He has been an active Van Buren m many years, but is now generally called a “ man.” There is a good joke about thi 5 mess, which I may tell you at some future ime I pereeive your New Yo:k papers style Mr. S P. Lyman, General Lyman. ‘ Borrewed plumes,’ lassure you, Mr.B. Mr. Lyman was lon a resi- dent of thi and neither here nor elsewhere attained a higher rank than Lieut, Colomel in the staff in the militia service. I am yours. &e. Rochester, [Correspondence of the Herald.} Rosuseren, Jan. 18, 1642. Mr. Van Zandt's Trial—State of Public Opinion in Rochester— Bigotry and Segars—New Trial. Dear Bennett :— Well, the fameus Van Zandt’s case is over, and the great world rollaon as ever, but what do you thiak of the verdict of the jury? You seem to have been surprised—we, sober citizens, are astounded ! What could have been expected from the evidence of the case but a prompt acquittal—how then did the community stand amazed at the verdict of $3000 ! Now alittle to the facts and cireamstances uf the case. Mr. Van Zandt was long the popular and gentlemanly rector of Grace Church in this city. With the well bred and liberal of all sects he was well esteemed, and at the same time hated by all the bigots because he gave parochial levees, and smoked cigars ! When the foul charge of seduction was brought against him, as all things are possible, his friends, for the most part, suspended pronounc- ing their opinion, averting that the allegation was probably unfounded, but would be best tested on trial. Not sa with the bigots, Like so many hell- houade, they bellowed forth in full chorus that he was guilty—he should be guilty, and should be found guilty! heaven and earth to the contrary notwith- mt dae A profligate. press joined in the ery, and for five months past Mr. Van Zandt has been pre- judged before the public. Prudent men of all ranks delayed forming their opinions until the tral, but the mob and rascalecracy swore deeply that th cused should not aseape. 5 the upper part of the city by a gang of colored pi shee afore nee ri Parr Beier men, and Soper fe the aricune of seyeial hun- ant of it! *.* ©” and the frat emt fo change | dred dollars stolen. The system recorted to by these regues, has been to call at the front door of a dwelling, and on enquiring for some one of the family, and requening the servant to call them, take advan- tage ot his absenoe and steal al!that they could lay their hands upon in the hall. Also, to present a let- ter for some one in the family, and while the servant was delivering it for the purpose of returning an answer, commit a like offence. Two black men have been arrested and committed at the upper po- lice, named Oharless Campbell and Benjamin Sohn. son, alias Phillips, charged with some dozen bur- glaries of the above character GRawp Lancexy.—An old rogue named James Webb, was caught on ‘Thuraday evening, by officer McGrath, in the act of entering the store of Wm. H, Townsend, corner of Wail and Nassau streets, with the intemtion of committing a larceny. Du: ring the last two week, a number of articles of sta- tiouery have been stolen from the premises, as well as $19 in bank notes. Webb confessed having en- Mr Van Zandt has applied for anew trial,and | tered the stere several times by false keys, and of will probably get it Meanwhile you and your | having stolen the property lost.) He was tully com- readers will suspend your opinions, on the simple | mitted. ground of justice toa fellow man. Asto Mr. Van | A Wann Cotuecror Ronsrp.—The store of Pat- Zandt’s persecuters, I advise them to recommenee | rick Doherty, collector of the Twelfih Ward, was the manufacture of gossip on tl entered on Thursday night, by the rear windows be- et; todog the very footsteps ing foreed, and $30 in copper coin, a surtout coat, ribe seme poor ass to whom in and a quantity of segars, stolen. Daring the same encs he may have whispered the sgony night watchman John Murphy arrested a man nam: to come forward and betray him ; and by all ins } ed Benjamin Wilson, on suspicious circumstonces, to continue to exhibit their lit ‘otegé at moral | at the cernerof Broadway and 21st street, and upon reform meetings, and sewing societi 3% sels him to the upper pelice, the above property The end isnot yet! In my next I will reeur te | found on him was identified as belonging to Doher- other matters. ty. He was fully commiteed. i en you. A jury of sensible women would have ‘acquitted Mr "Van Zandt om the girl’s ownstory. And then an alibi so clearly mad —And such a verdict ! The very judge on the bench was sickened and disgusted at the verdict. Others who had formed no opimon befere the trial now declared in Mr. Van Zandt’s favor,and there are now ten who advo- cate his cause, where there was one before’ The tide of public opinion is turning, and more sympa- thy 18 ellici-ed from the fact new made known,that a portion ofthe jury had made up their minds against Mr; Van Zandt, before they entered the jury box, se that the generous confidence of his counsel in their integrity entirely misplaced. Vhe timent now prevalent is, that Mr. Van Zandt been tried, not in court ; and all sen- sible men ace indignant at what they conceive to be an outrage on the forms of law and justice. Boston. [Correspondence of the Herald.) Boston, Jan 20, 1842. Religious Riots in Boston—Elder Knapp— Military Turned Out—Theatres—Trials. Farry Bexywerr:— At the present time there is a great excitement in this city, growing out of Elder Kaapp’s preaching, who hasconverted young and old by hundreds.— Last evening Bowdoin Square was erowded by a set of youag rowdies, and others attracted by the crowd us “‘ lookere on,” expeeting every moment to General Sessions, J Before His Honor the Recorder, Judges Lyneh and Noah and Aldermen Timpson and Innes. Jan. 21.—Case of Charles F. Mitchell—At the openiag of the court Judge Noam proceeded to give his opinion on the applieation of the counsel of Charles F. Mitchell, for an urrest of judgment in the reeent verdict rendered against him, on the Biel that the two Aldermen sitting upon the ench as Judges at the time of the trial rendered the court an er oF teibunal in accordance with the law of 1840. is opinion was lengthy, and was of the arguments heretofore pre- sented to prove that the Aldermen were not, le- ‘ally, Judges ofthe Court. He contended that as the Aldermen had acted as Judges during 'the trial of Mitchell, contrary to the law of 1840, therefore the application for an arrest of judgment was proper, and should be granted, Judge Leven followed with his view of the ease, theusand persons, who continually kept up a screaching in kopes te set some of the leading ones atit, but it wasnogo. The police were on the d-maintained that th ground, and with the aseistance of the watch, kept pes eye! side pteeg rrr rics aps them at bay 5 a number were carried:to the: ak-up intruded, ct of the Gene: ae for the night, prebably to be set at liberty in the merning, with their conrage cooled. The Mayor was present, and addressed thera, calling on them ag good and peaceful citizens, te return to their homes. ‘A ring! a ting!” resounded from all sides.—“ Give it to him,” cries one; no, you don’t,” yells another ; he appeartmy in the midst, | wasconecise He stated thai the application for an arrest of judgment should depend mainly upon when three cheers were given whieh could be , 4 ; ; fault in thi id. Th heard over the city, their voices blending together rene carton id Ss ube eae bry parece ag like a pack of wolves in pursuit of their prey. The | on the beach of the Court did not destroy th women were afraid todeave the churgh, fearing the | ¢F of that Court to periorm the duties ineumbent mob onteide, who would not raise a finger to in. | UPO" it and therefore an application for arrest of A wig Bas - judgment on that ground was not good. That if jure the fair sex; and in this state they remained theCourt shoud drolaa'is favor ofthe motion of ult after Mec bee they all left quietly for their \ counsel, the result would conse almost a general homes, to probubly again rendezvous at the eame | jail and’ prison delivery. After a short review of piace this evening. |. i the decision c{the Supreme Court, he refused to Xt our city authorities are to allow this firebrand | accede to an arrest of indgment, which therefore to be thrown amongst us, such things must be ex- | was ree srded as the opinion of the Court, himself pesied. A number who have been attentive listen- . t aad Judge Lynch concurring. ers to his discourse are now confined in the Lunatic | At this moment Alderman Inwne stated “that he Asaylum, at Worcester, completely crazy. Young had prepared an vpinion ia the case which he would boys get up and expose their sins; one mentioning | read. sums of money taken from his employers, whieh Judge Lyxcn objected to the reception of the had never been missed, aud exposed develiries that opinion. bad existed in them. —Shou'd any thing furthertake Alderman Innes rose and w plage, you may hear from me again with the readidg, when Jude ‘The steamer is now hourly expected, when out | the Aldermen be not allowed to read the opinion. friend Boz will be looked for ; nv one could come | Alderman Timvsow then rese with his opinion, among us who would be more cordially received. . H when ‘There is to be a dinner given to him soon afier his | Judge Lywor stated that he conceived the pro- arrival by a number of our young and active citi- ceedings as a violation of all rules of the Court, zens, which wil! excel any thing ot the kind thathas | and contrary to its decorum.” That he believed come off for along time: ticket to be au X. which | the law already declared a jndoment of ouster in will be allenaped up readily. ___ | the ease of the Aldermen, and he was prepared to The Tremont is crowded nightly, tosee “Charice | put it in full oflect,at any time, of compelled by the O'Malley,” which is get up in fiaes:yle. Gilbert, | eireumstances the best stock actor that walke the siage, has beew | Alderman Ixxxs replied by ting that himself engaged at the National for a few niputs; he has | and associate asserted tqeir rightsas Judges of the been greatly mused by the frequentes. of the Tre- | Court, and claimed to be beard im the ease mont. Money is getting easier; the banks dix i they hed both prepared opinions count more treely 5 our merchants have been pay- | jority of the Court had decided ia faxor of an ar- ing two percent per month to get shaved, and it rest of judgment they should eertainly bave insist- now can be had for fal percent, : €d npon the:vopinions being received in order to The teliers ef the agile end City Banks are to ; reverse that decision. have their trials for embezzling money. Ivis bard | Aldermen Trmesos again roan, when the Recor teluog what their senience will be if fouud guilty. \ der, to whom Judge Lynch had appealed te stop The new Exchange is almost completed, and 18 proceedings, suggested that the opinions of the one of the greatest ornaments to our ciy. 138 or- | Aldermen be filed 10 Court, which was agreed to, Aamented in front with the American eagle, sur- | aud thus ended’a diffeal'y which. appeared, fera mounting the hemisphere, with two coznucepias ex~| few minutes, to be | kely to terminate in something teading across each orlier, with bales ot merchan- | mere than mere legal arguments ] dize cut from the solid stone. The lower part wil] Davis. L. Granax, Eq, thea moved thatthe | be occupied by insurance offices, which wil com- | minntes of the Court in November inst, at the time manda greatrent, The talk was of erectiog anotiur Mitchell was tried, be correctad so as to convey theatre at the corner of Court aud Sudbury streets, | the fact that the Aldermen did eet and act as to be completed by next fall, How it is to be sup- Judges of the Court, ported is ward telling. Our westera roads must in- Judge Lyncw denied that soch was the case, and jure the New York trade. The Yankees ure not to | stated that their names appcared ov the minutes of be outdone in enterprise—tie are filed with | the Court as Judges of the Special Sessions only, freighs every tip—and belore the New Yorkers be- whieh was the only proper estry. gin upon their talk of road, we shall reap the har- h Mr. Grawam asserted that if the Court wonid vest. They KK (Kant Kome.) When the Yan. | fix aday he would prove by hundreds of witnesses kees meet a Yorker, they may be seen with their that they did sit and act a) judges—that he would — thumb extending trom their nose, and the little | bring the judges themselyasto prove the fact; and fiager twinkling im rather a Scientific manger, with | he therefore requested ax. opportunity to show it. @ grin upon their countenanes. After coasiderable argument by cowrt and counsel, Sew musty keep Redding supplied in lerge num- | the Recorder selected Suesdoy next to hear the ar- bers with the Herald—the demand is inereasiag— gument on this point. Mr Graham, in conelusion, ; one hour after the arrival of the mail, every copy is | stated that the counsel of M tehell would move) the Supreme Court to zran: a writ of mandamus to compel the court to show ¢ why they would not arrest the judgment »p; tied for, after it had besn shown that the aldermen bad acted as judros daring the trial He aso moved thut Mitchell be discharged on his own recognizance on the two other indictments against him, on the ground that he had been ready cight months for trial, and the District Attorney had not ealled the ease. The only asa part And in conclusion, he de upon the beneh did not present eufficient argument to induce him to decide in favor of granting tho application of counsel The Recorper then read his epialans which . if this is acceptable, shall you hear from me again ? Special sessions, Before Judge Noah, and Aldermen In) ‘Timpson. —Daniel Jarvis and Abraham Davie, cloihing worth $9, the property wily, were sent to the penitentiary for hn Orreack, biack, for stealing a ywerh $13, from Richard Ward, Moses Job json, black, for and Court refased (his motion, and the argument in the eave was closed Mr. D. Cevrr made application to the Court for an order to obtain admission to one of his clients ot the firkin of sent up for six months stealing a ham from Johu A Peal, a like time. Patrick Kelly, for stealing a cloth cap from Mi Upper Police Office, which he ctated it was b without obtaining a writ of habeas corpns, he having b-en refased entrance by the magistrate and the keeper. The Coart de cided that the laws of the country were such as al- chael Cherry, sent up for thirty days Joba Me- Manomaa, for stealing three pieces of smoked beef from Warren H Catho, cent up for three months will Cum lowed any member of the bar to have access to his Mor t up for sixty s. Joho | clients ag often #4 was necessa j and that ona Si “ 1 apt! ie aa Patrick | ‘ prs hearing of both sides of the ease they would mate eorge Samways, with aswanlis . The statement i part, ind batteries, were discharged, The Court ad- piven aa eee they could not act upon it, exrencrD —William Fl Jones and Jeremih Jyekson, found guilty of burglary in the second de ing te house of Daniel T. Townsed Ince, ond stealing a quantity ef silwr are, &e. were both sentenced to imprisonmat jn the Btates prison fi yearsandthree moot, ‘The Court then ndjonmed to HW o'eloek on Tas journed to Tuesday next. Home Squapnos.— This sq iadron is still in port, and prospects of its getiing to vea this winter are rather dubious. After March its services will not he required. However, it is emphatically a ieme Sqadron doy morning,