The New York Herald Newspaper, March 25, 1842, Page 2

rch 25, 1882. Steamship Colw: 1» We are of opinion that the news by this ship wil! here this morning. She was twenty days out and that was quite long enough for any Tr. Seven days Iater fron China—Insult to the Americans—State of the Celestia! Empire. ! was stated exclusively in the Herald of yes 4erdey merning, that the Delhi had arrived from Canton. Since then we have received our complete files of pap to the 27th of Nov., inclusive. There had been no further eggressions on the part ol the British, ef importance. Vessels of war, how- ever, had been sent to capture Chinese junks, The Chinese, full of imprudence, had insulted America. ized and Joaded with chains Al- fred P supercargo, and a boat’screw, belonging to the Hannibal of New York. The United States frigate Constellation and sloop ef war Boston, were expected there daily, and on i al Com. Kearney would undoubtedly ob- tain redress in “some way or other,” for this outrage, perhaps by bombarding Canton. Chusan and owe or two other places had been re. cupied by the English; e latest Peking gazettes are filled with repor's and complaints on that ancient grief of China, the yellow river; and the Canton papers with patticu- lars of the insurrections at and near Manilla. Tke Emperor Taoukwang is already sixty-one years eld, during twenty of which he has sat on the throne ot China, now to be overturned by the out- side barbarians. In Canton every thing by the last advices was pro- ceeding quietly, although the shipping off of teas proceeded but slowly, owing to the daily increasing scarcity of dollars, and the reluctance of Hong mer- chants to receive sycee or even republican dollars instead. The prices we mentioned last week, as about 4 tacls lower than before, continued the same; but all sorts of imports were ia little demand, and to effect sales, even lower prices than former ones had to be submitted to. The influence of Hong mer- chants has prevailed at the custom house, and for some time no permits to ei to Macao have been granted ; an increased activity is consequently observable in the smuggling boats. The quantity of opium to be brought forward by nment for next year’s sales, is estimated at about 20,000 chests. In conse quence of advices re- ceived in Caleutta per Waterwitch, prices for Patna had advanced to 780 and for Benares to 740 rupees. The Arun, arrived from the CT bg 3 dees not bring any news from Amoy or Chusan, but she reports ‘having seen a brig of war enter Amoy, which, it is supposed, may be the Pelican, from England, and lately from Singapore, which she must have left before the news of the Burmese war had reached there. From Hongkong we heard it said lastnight, that the Pelican had arrived there, as likewise a steamer, supposed to be the Medusa; we nope this Teport may prove true, some uneasiness having been felt on her account, she having left Manilla on the 5th, and having last been seen on the the llth to the northward of Cape Bolina. H.M. sch. Starling left daring the week on a cruize to the northward, to intercept Chinese junks, and to ob- struct the Chinese coasting trade as much as poasi- ble. Hi M. schr. Nimrod went into the Broadway the day before yesterday, to capture Chinese vessels there. We ‘have not yet, however, heard that in this immediate neighborhood any junks have been molested, although several of large size were a day or (wo 7 as seen in the roads here.— Canton Press, aVo. 27. [From the Canton Register of 284 November.] On the morning of the 17th November, Alfred P. Edward: -, Supercargo of the American ship Hannibal, of New York, left Whampoa in one of the ship's boats for Canton, and when off the east side of the island of Honam, near round fort, the boat was stopped by a party of Chinese soldiers, and ordered to the shore; immediately on reaching the shore the military rushed upon the boat, secured Mr. Edwards and boat’s crew, bound their hands behind them, and put chains arourd their necks, taking from Mr. “Edwards his watch, papers, &c., with the summar process of emptying the pockets by cutting creeper they were then conducted to prison, surrounded by a military force ofseveral hundred men, with drawn swords, spears, &c.; while thus detained in prison, bound and chaiaed,they placed over Mr. Edwards a guard of three mea with spears and drawa swords; after remainipg in this situation for about three hours, they were then taken across the island by an escort of forty soldiers to each individual, and were then put into several boats and taken over the river to the city of Canton to the residence of the mayor, being led through the streets by the chains which were placed around their neqke, followed and shout- ed at by the populace as thev paesed, receiving the treatment of the vilest condemned criminals; after remaining in close confinement for several hours, they were taken separately before the mandarin and examined, still bound and chained; on Mr. Edwards representing his true character as an American, he was released from his chains, and on unbinding his hands, they fell perfectly paralyzed to his side, owing to the cruel manner of the binding; it was some time before the circulation of the blood was restored. The mandarins then expressed their sorrow at the detention, saying it was 4 mistake, as they supposed them tobe English. After suffering every insult and degradijion, they were set at liberty because they were not Englishmen. From this her Britannic Majestiy’s subjects will learn what they have to ex- peci under simular circumstances. Mr. Edwards is now at the factory in Canton suf- fering severely from the ffects of this cruel and un- provoked insult. Mr. Edwards is a gentleman ad- vanced in life, and of the highest respectability, and has frequently visited Canton im the capacity which he now fills. Crreviar, No fl, To Hera Batranmic Masesty's Sunsecrs x Cutwa: Her Britannic Majesty’s Pienipotentiary in China, has the utmost satistaction in announcing for general intormation,that the city Tinghae, the capital of the Chusan groupe of Islands was yesterday re-occupied by ier majesty’s torces. During the eight months that have elapsed since this island was evacuated by her majesty’s forces in February, 1841, the Chinese Government appears to have exerted itselt greatly to strengthen its defences; the whole seaface of the city isnow one coutinued line of fortifications, ex- tended for nearly two miles, and redoubts and en- trenched camps have been thrown up in every di- rection. The Chinese troops made a betier attempt atresistanee than they have hitherto done, but no- thing could withstand the intrepid valor and diaci- pliae of her majesty’s combined forces, and in less than two hours the batteries were cleared, the city escaladed, and the enemy flyingin all directions. — Great quaatities of ordnance, (amongst which are about jortv pieces cf brass cannon) other arms, and mulitary stores of every description, besides maga- zines of gunpowder, and large granaries of rice have been foucd, and froma vanety of concurrent cir- cumstances, it is evident that the Chinese authori- ies nad no conception that the place could be taken ia such rapid and gallant style. ements will be made immediately for es- ig & provincial goverament, and H. M entiary deems it advisable, after what has »pened to intimate to H. M. subjects and t no circumstances will Tinghae and 3 be restored to the Chinese Govern: the whole of the demands of England * only complied with, but carried into full e Queen. oa board H. M.S. Blenheim, in Chuan harbor, this 2d day of October, ISil. si < ., Henry Portinorr, Her Majes y’s Pienipotentiary. CineuLak No. 2. To H. B. M. Susseers in Cmiwa. Her B. M. Plenipotentiary in China has the re- newed extreme gratification of announeing for gene- ral information the farther brilliant and iinportant suecessess of H. M. combined naval and land forces in reduction and occupation on the lth and 13th instants respectively of the cities of Chinhae and Niagpo due city of Chiohae is situated at the mouth of Tahia or Ningpo river, and was covered strongly by its citadel (a fort built on a lofty headland juttin, into the sea) and a number of heavy batteries oad ouiworks oa each bank of the estuary that the Im- perial Commissioner, Yukeen, who had come es- pecially to defend it, and the other civil and military Chinese authorities appear from their proclamatious to have flattered themselves, even after their past aad recent experience ef the power of the Bitish arms, that the place could net be taken; but they were, as on all previous occasions, speedily unde- ed, aad although the Chinese troops displayed considerable bravery, and in many individual io stances would neither retreat or surrender, (though deserted by their officers and comrades) the main bodies were driventrom one rallying spot to another and at leogth routed and entirely dispersed, while the forts aad works were demolished or rendered utterly uatenable by the overwhelming and beauti- fal practice of the squadron. Ir ig reported that a gteat many of the Chinese offi- cers of rank have fallen with a large number of men, but no precise information has yet been obtained on this point. The Imperial Commissioner is stated to have attempted to drown hunseif immediately alter the battle, aad to have since died at a short distance aland from the effects of that attempt, or some other anexplained cause. nance exclusive of iron cannon, many hundred Gin- galls and wall pieces, of various calibre, and some thousand matchlocks and other wi © weapons were captured, besidea which sevei tensive ma. zamines of gunpo have been blown up, or other- wise destroyed. ‘ . y 3 It atiords H. M. Plenipotentiary the highest addi- tional satisfaction to add that this achievment has beea happily effected, with a muchsmaller loss on ourside than could have been almost hoped for; there being only five killed, and about 30 wounded of all armsof H. M forces. The necessary prarwents having been made, and reconnaissances kad, during the 11th and 12th instant, the equadren named in the margin, carrying the troops, marines and extra seamen from the ships leit behind. moved on the 13th up the river to Pingo, the Chinete soldiers haying positively re fused to face our troops again, in consequence of which the civil mandarins and all the military offi- | moversents in Philadelphia,is the desperate attempt cers fled from the city about two hours before the squadron reached it. The city was therefore peaceably occupied by the troops under H. E. Sir i. Gough, K. C.B., and the ships moored in the river within one hundred yards of the walls. [God save the Queen } a . Dated on board the steam frigate Queen, in the river of Ningpo, the 15th cg of October, 1841. Hevay Portiy cer, H. M. Plenipotentiar Downfall of the Wall street Press. The solemn indictment by a Grand Jury of near- ly the whele of the Wall street newspapers, is only @ natural event in the revolution which has been go- ing on for several years in that department of our social syatem. These newspapers having long since exhausted and scattered away their intellectual, political and financial influence—and contributed to bring the country to a state of strife, degradation and ruin, by their bad doctrinee, the only element of character that remained wastheir moral influence —and this has at last been sacrificed in a passion, and is now swept away by a grand jury, and will be finished in the due process of law. It is curious to observe in the history of the ‘rise and fall of human institutions, how financial errors —and erroneous principles of business, lead the way to an abandonment of all political and moral truth. Perhaps no instance can be produced equal in instruction and melancholy interest to that of one ot the Wall street prints, which is, or soon will be, included in the respectable company ef the others. In the years 1884, 1835 and 1836, the ‘New York Courier & Enquirer” held a most prominent position in the world, and its proprietor boasted of an establishment valued at $100,000, besides a yearly income of $20,000 or more. By a course of policy that was singularly wrong-headed, we find this same personage now an applicant for the benefit of the bankrupt law, and presenting to the Court the following curious schedule of assets and liabilities:— Statement or De: pur sy James Watson Wena. George & Edward Curtis, 22,600, interest. An. Life, Ins. & Trust Co,, Balt., 17,033 50 Thomas E. Davis, 11,421 68 George Bruce, 2,933 57 ) Balanceon bond, they Bank of the U. S., Penn., 26,642 72 | having bt. do. 3,090 fin at ano- min’l price 25,000acres ‘Wm. Gibbs M’Neil 5,000 Geo. & Edgar Bartew, 9,126 46 Henry L. Webb, Illinois, 5000 Boggs, Knox & Boggs, Phila., 1,623 05 Roswell L. Colt, Patterson, 3.712 N. Am. Trust Co, 3,000 Estate A. L. Stewart, deceased 15,963 20 Bank State N. York, 4,250 National Bank, N. Y., 5,000 M. P. Prout, 879 50 Execution to Thos. Vermlye ard bend to Samuel L. Gouverneur, on Long Island land purchases, mortgage, F Justice Butterfield, Jas. B. Campbel Samuel Ringold, Suydam & Jackson, John Jacob Astor, whatever may be dueon a purehase of land at Green Bay, 2,800 acres. R. Forsyth, Albany, on a bend for $20,000 for land bought in con- nection with 8. J. Sylvester, and others, at Watertown. Liability on a purchase in 1896 of 10 acres of land in Van Buren Harbor, on Lake Erie. Lansing Monroe and King, Clement Haggerty, on whatever may bedue ona to him of 110 acres of land, at Flushing, L L, in 1837, which I agreed to repurchase in two years for $30,000. Samuel teee bd of Flushing, on loss on $' worth of stock im steam-beat Sun, which he held for me. Webb & Averell, merchants,Troy 7,600 13,000 5,000 Furniture not sold by Sheriff of Queen's Co., has been seized by them. R. M. Blatchford & Jas. Bowen, 4 3, 4il 730 ~=Notes, Jan. 4, 1340. ‘A claim of Cephas Mills, for @ bi Do. from a bank in Albany for $2,500, on a note procured under false pretences, by D.K. Minor and — - Lindes. Samucl P. Lymen, Utica, 5,000 Henry Lynch, New York, 12,800 Nevins & Townsend, 500 Joseph Blunt, 1,45 Joseph Hoxie, 403, Aggregate, $217,439 88 Assrw. He has literally no real or personalestate. Under the last execution against him he surrendered to the Sheriff ofthe city of New York the few articles of household furniture which he had at his lodgings, 47 Murray street —the books, bed, and bedding, ¢c., which had been sct off to him by the Sheriff of Queen's County, and the few articles of jewellery of his wife, including his own watch. Has no property except one table, one carpet, four chairs, a few napkins, sheets, &c.,and the necessary wearing apparel for himself ond family. Has lived on a weekly salary since his failure in 1937, and has been obliged to borrow money from personal friendsto aid him in the support of his family. This statement, copied from the records of the United States District Court, presents a fair sample of the revolution which is going on in the fiscal concerns of the Wall street newspaper press. Their erroneous system of business has lead to this ru their system of politics to the injury of their sup- porters—their doctrines ia finance and banking, to the deception of the public, and the series of revul- sions that began in 1637—and now, they have reach- ed their last stage, when by an insolent attempt to control, destroy or bring into contempt the adminis- tion of justice, they stand before the world stripped to the back, of the last vestiges of all moral influence. Without any real element of moral worth, or endur- ance, the Wall street press must fall in a few short years before the superior talent, industry, and sound principles of their smaller and more youthful cotem- poraries. The community in all our large cities have already withdrawn more than half their patronage from these journals—and ia this city their principal support almost consists in the drippings from the Bankrupt Law, the necessity of which they helped to create, and the public offices of the government, yet given to them on eccount of their supposed pe- litical influence. The newspaper press, conducted on the Wall street system, is behind the present age. It was suitable for a small community of traders, but can- not meet the wants of a large moral, intellectual and independent state of society. The world can- not now be ruled by emall cliques of financiers or po- liticians. Public discussion on public principles are the sovereign powers of the day. A newspaper press, suitable for a cily of 20,000 imhabitants, and an ex- tended country of about a couple of millions~will not do in a metropolis of half a million,and a country of twenty millions. Every dog has his day—and so has had the Wall street newepapers. They must die, and they know it. Tue Wie Caxpipare vor Mayor.—The dele- gates to the Whig Mayorality Convention at their last meeting, were equally divided on a choice, one half being in favor of Gulian C. Verplanck, and the other half for Robert Taylor, one of the Justices of the Upper Police. The latter is the strongest man by long odds, and in his capacity of Police Justice, has evinced every qualification necessary for Mayor of New York. He will be removed from office on 2 of May by the Common Couacil, to make place for one of the locofoco party. Mr. Verplanck, ij Mayor, would write a capital message, Perfectly attic in taste—but he would hardly be fit to keep this unruly city in order. Raopt® Ieraxy Constirunon.—In two days vote the majority against the Constitution was 1135. Courts of Philadelphia against the U. S. Bank Officers—Morals of Financiers—Ir. Biddle. 2 For many weeks past, the scenes in the drama of human nature have beem exéruciatingly amusing in Philadelphia. They seem to involve so much confu- sion of principles, and the whole series of events contain so many conflicting currents connected with the operations of human mind, that it is almost im- possible to classify them. Even Professor Lyell himeeli, the great philosopher of the new school, would find himself puzzled in determining the order and genera of the strata comprising these curious events. But one of the most singular of the whole of these to get up a criminal prosecution against the officers of the United States Bank, and particularly against Mr. Nicholas Biddle. The history of this man’s life in polities and in financial affairs appears to be a perfect riddle, an enigma, which it is utterly im- possible to solve; end the position in which he stands before the country is no less so. Mr. Biddle became the President of the United States Bank, at atime when it had almost lost its reputation, and its capital, in 1824 and 1825. And by a course of management, which every merchant and every practical man throughout the country then expressed an approbation of, he contrived to re- suscitate its energies, to restore it to confidence and influence, and to give a character to its movements which made it the greatest pelitical and popular powerin the country. In the progress of this period of events, the speculative men in Philadelphia, the merchants, jobbers, and all others, had usfortunate- ly an immense influence over Mr. Biddle; and though he had the control of all the movements of the bank, it was well know that previous to his coa- nexion with it he was not a practical financier, and that in most ef the extensive and complicated af- fairs connected with the business operations of the United States Bank, he generally followed the ad- vice and was influenced and controlled by these speculative individuals. Whenthe conflict took place between the Go- vernment and the banks, all parties and all classes, by asingular process, were induced te run into the wildest speculations, induced perhaps by the lavish use made of the goverament funds on the one hand, and the determination to compete therewith on the other. This state of things continued till all parties were brought up by the revulsion; and then com- menced the difficulties of the United States Bank, and the secret difficulties of the directors of that bank, which have ultimately resulted in the recent criminal developments ia Philadelphia. When these difficulties broke out, the directors and officers of the bank were divided into two sets, and thesole difference between them was this :— Mr. Biddle and his party, in the midst of all these difficulties, wanted a fair and equitable adjustment of the assets of the bank, so that all parties in this country and Europe, stockholders and others, might share, and share alike. But the other party who opposed him were the ones who, in 1889, made the several strange and special assignments, by which they secured to their friends the principal assets of the bank, tothe utter rain of the stockholders of Europe. And the worst aspects of the whole affair is, that those who have been at the bottom ot the whole of this prosecution against Mr. Biddle, are the very persons who opposed an equitable division of the assets of the bank. And all this was done, too, by the very party who brought down the stock by their various manoeu- vres, to 28 and 30. They strained every nerve to prevent Mr. Biddle and his party from getting back to power, because then they knew there would be an equal and universal assignment of all the assets ; and their friends would stand no better chance than any other stockholder. And therefore they have raised thisexcitement against Mr. Biddle, and under the cry that itis a popular movement, they expect to escape in the smoke and dust of their own raising. But the whole matter comes from them. No doubt Mr. Biddle has committed many errors during his management cf the affairs of the U.S. Bank ; but his principal and cardinal errer was in leaning to the advice of the very men who now seek to injure him. They flattered him, they pour- ed out all sorts of homage to him, in order te use him for their own corrupt ends; and now they turn round and endeavor to get up these indictments against him, in the same way that they get up in- dictments here in order to frighten creditors into partial assignments and unjust settlements. It is high time that the mist of party, and passion, and prejudice, whieh has so long hung over the fi- nancial atmosphere of Philadelphia was cleared away. And it is also time that we saw some symp- tom of, honesty to developing itself in these quar- ters, With areturn to specie payments, we ought to expect some return to integrity in the other parts of society, and a disposition to deal with even- handed justice to all. Mr. Biddle is one of the most accomplished and amiable men of the age ; he has many admirable traits of character; and the errors he has committed were by listening to those who wished to defraud the bank jby epecial assignments, and now get up these criminal prosecutions, with a view to escape under them from the effects of their nefarious plans. to plunder all the stockholders of the bank all over the world. It is high time that the miserable mask was torn from the faces of these hypocrites. The strings are being untied ! Arrivav or Lorp Astaurtox, THE Britisy Mrx- ssreR.—We expect the arrival of this distinguished tunctionary every day. There has been a great deal of discussion relative to his objects and instructions, but itis but fair to give him a candid hearing. If peace can be preserved on the principles of honor and equality, let us doso. If this cannot bedone, let’s go to war “with all our soul, and all our strength, and al] our might.” That’s all, Daity Express To Montreat.—The package ex- press lines, such as Harnden’s, Pomeroys, and Adams’, are becoming more and more useful to the publie every day. We learn that Harnden & Co. in connection with the enterprising Pomeroy & Co. and Jacobs ef Mon- treal, have started a daily line to that city, which will leave here every afternoon and touch at all the in- termediate places. For the safety of parcels eutrusted to their care, Harnden & Co. have fitted up at a great expense, an office with iron safes on board all the Albany steamers for their exclusive use. By this arrange- t, letters can be sent to the north one hour later through the post oftice. Movixa.—At Burlington Iowa, the ice com- menced moving on the 28th ult., and a boat came up from St. Louis on the 5th. Improven Dumixe. —A duel took place at Li- berty, Mo, in January last. The pistols were dis- charged by each of the eombatants, without da- mage to either. Unfortunately,however,the contents of both pistols penetrated the person of a “disinte- rested spectator, H. L. Routt, and wounded him se- verely. Tre Scnoor Quastiox.—The Public School So- ciety is very severe against the bill passing through the Legislature. We are very sorry—but it will have to pass. Avyorurr Bouspary Lixe —It seems that Sir James Alexander, who was in New York during the visit of Lord Morpeth, had been ona trip West of the Rocky Mountains, to fix the boundary line be- tween the United States and the Canadian colonial empire, Where did you fix, Sir James? Ivcrease Or Sutcrpe.—The mails yesterday brought us accounts of three suicides, namely, Na- thaniel Davis in Amesbury, Mass, last Sunday, by cutting his throat; Mrs. Ira Andre, in Washington County, Pa. by hanging, and Alexander Ruseel, in Macon, Geo. on the 16th inst, Bureners SuorixronmensTaicxen. O Wednes- day last, seyeral of the ipformers selected by the Common Council tofeport the proprietors of buteh- er shops, who sell the necessaries of life without license, were prowling in the vicinity of Maiden lane and South street, when they spied the premi- ses No. 73 South, a few doors below the former street, decorated with such fish, flesh and fowl, asthe most exquisite epicure could desire. In they bolted, and in an insolent manner engqired for the proprietor of the establishment, who appeared instanter, when to their astonishment and utter consternation, who should stand before them but the facetious, the clever, the good natured, the knowing Ixe Knowt- Tox, whom every body knows or has heard of by report. Upon examining the premises, they imme- diately vanished, satisfied that for once they had mistaken an extensive eating house for one of the doomed butcher shops. Aw ALLEcep Rossery.—An old man named Ar- chibald Stewart, who says he is recently from New Orleans, and formerly was in the employ of Dr. Pollard, at Natchez, made cemplaint at the lower lice office ae rday, againsta man named George ckett and his wife, whe keepe a boarding house at 91 Cherry street. He stated thathe was induced on Wednesday evening to enter the house of Beck- ett, through persuasion of his wife, who mst him on the side walk in front of the street, and that they then locked the door and compelled him to go to bed. when his pantaloons were taken from him and a $20 note of the broken Mississippi Rail Road Bank and sixteen sovereigns, were stolen trom one of the pockets. Beckett and his wife both deny the charge, and state that he came to the honse and en- quired for lodging, when they gave him his supper anda bed, and being without any money except the broken rail road notes, he gave them a pair of shoes to pawn forhis bill inthe moraing. The old man swore to his story, and Beckett and his wife were committed. Caaarza Nomisarions ts tHe Fiera Waro — The democrats of this ward have nominated Brig- ham Howell, as a candidate for Alderman; S. B. Nicholson, for Assistant; Gen. Henry Arculariue, for Collector ; Robert Patterson and Samuel Dixon, for Aaseasors, and Nicholas M. Slidell and Hugh Burns, for Constables. CieaRine our or Broapway.—During the past week, the increase of “ cyprians of the pave” in Broadway, has given cause to the respectable por- tion, who are compelled to pass through the street during the evening, to enter numerous complaints at the police office, in order to effect some reform. In accordance with this almost general wish, o cers were stationed on Wednesday evening, at va- rious points between Vesey and Anthony streets, and in less than two hours, fifty-three of these nui- sances were landed inthe Tombs. Among them were all ages, sizes, colors, and conditions—some as young as twelve and thirteen, and others as old as fifty. A notorious old bawd, named Mrs. Price, was sent upfor six months, and six others for short- er periods. Each and every one arrested confessed that they followed a life of prostitution, and those discharged made promises toquit the practice of peraditg Broadway at night. How they will ad- ere to their promises remains to be seen. Corron Specuratons 1x Trevsis —Onae John Thompson and one Henry Clark, of the genus coal, follow ha the rage of speculation in the staple of the south that existed some few years since of get- ting other people’s cotton by any means known to financiers, yesterday laid foreible hands on several bales lying im front of the store of Mesers. Genevet, No 23 Burling slip, and abstracted about 150 pounds, hypothecated it for cash, and then abequatuluted with the proceeds. They were finally landed in Centre street, to be forwarded from thence te John Brown’s stone quarries. it Oxp Cro’ Tuer.—John Williams, a colored rogue, was caught yesterday with about $59 worth of male and female old clothes that he had stolen from James Thompson, corner of Elm and Canal streets. Cummitted, Owens art Wanrtrp for two Buffalo robes and y of emall rigging, taken from two men, who it is muppoaid have stolen them. Apply to of- ficer McGrath of the Lower Police Office. Rage ror Orrice.—Colonel Graham, the new postmaster, is run down with applicants for office. How melancholy! Anornta AcctpEnT on THE Western RattRoap.— The cars run off the track on the 2lst instant, near Chester Village, smashed two or three of them, badly fractured the leg of the engineer of the loco- motive, and tossed Harnden’s Express messenger to a considerable distance on toa green bank. Ougtt not there te be more care of thisroad ? Axoxition.—This troublesome subject seems to be preparing for another eruption. Charles King, of the “American,” is getting furiously in love with the amiable negroes. Charles could not get the port office—se he most do something for a living. Cul- len Bryant, of the “Evening Post,” is also out strong for Mr. Giddings and abolition. A Dust Exercren.—We understand that a due ison the tapis between “ Col. Webb of the regular, army” and Captain Reynolds of Symmes’ Hole. If the Police don’t interfere, it is hoped that the fight will come offat Hoboken in a few days. We ear- nestly pray that the authorities will Jet these two gentlemen play their game out. The preliminary arrangements will be given to-morrow, or next day. If these distinguished men could shoot each other quietly, much good might reeult to society. District Court of the United States, Before Jndge Bet ts. Marcu 24.—Several petitions passed to the usual deeree. Objections were offered te those of Sam’! Fitagrandolph, George Livermore, and Henry Southwick. John W. Strong—The petitioner was permitted to file anew schedule. John Fishbiatt, Alfred }¥. Wardell, and David A. Comstock—The objections having been withdrawn, these ca ed ree. ‘The objections in t! « N. Reynolds for pe: pesing creditor. Mr. Sherman stated that he sections in this case, and it was set down for argument yesterday. He understood from the Clerk that it could not portly, be reach- ed, so that he did nat ettend. The case, however, was called, and Mr. Raymond made a motion for decree, which was He now asked for a re-consideration of the decreo. The Court observ- ed that gentlemen must ich their cases. This ud it was ques. were argued b: and Mr. Colt had gone to the general assignee, tionable as to hew it could ve pst back. The m- tion, however, would be considered. wisi W. Snow —A_ Wife's Pri Mr. Wardell, the general assignee, siated that inthe schedule of thi joner,ke says “all my interest in a note of given by James Van Wyck, of Fi ll, for real estate belonging to my wife, whieh had been left her by her mother, which said note my wife now holds.” Mr. W. moved that an order be izsued by the court, requiring that this note be delivered to him, as assignee. The motion was opposed by Mr. P. Clark, on behalf of ‘aid thie case was synonymous with that of Kasson Some propeity had been left by Mre. Anna V Wyck, of Dutchess county, (Mrs. Snow’s mother) to her children, and her son James Van Wyck appointed executor. The property had been sold by the executor, and the amount of the fell to Mrs. Snow’s share. She was at Fish inthe Spring of 1810, when her brother gave her the note; she had it drawn in favor of George W. Snow, or bearer; the latter witha view of being able to retain it in her own hands, and when necev. sary passitoff. Mr. Snow (who was of the firm of Snow, Rundlet & Snow) had ni i 05- session ef said note, and the wife had retained it, thinking, shou'd calamity overtake them, it woul besome little towards the maintenance of her-elf and children, By the rales of equity,laid down by this court,the husband himself, not haviog a right to come in and demand it of her, the Sion assignee could not. ‘Thecourt remarked, that the petitioner was de- sirous fully of complying with the requirements of the court, but himself (Mr. ©.) and the aesignee were desirous of presenting this subject to the court. Mr. Wardell said he did not raise the question as to the right of the wife. He simply asked an order directing that this note be handed over, so as to govern other ca What right the wife had to it y could afterwards be shown. ourt observed, that in cases where erty boi. Fe tothe wife, previous to her marriage, she should be protected in it. In relation to the present note, there was question as to how far the husband had become interested 11 The subject for the present lays over. BRervan or Levis—H. J. Levis, former cashier of the Schuylkill Bask, has been brought back to this country from Texas. He reached Louisville on the 16th inst. in charge of an officer. Baanan’s Coxcen?.—Mesers. Braham, elder and younger, will give a concert at the Society Librery rooms on Thureday next. This will be Mr. Charles Praham’s first appearance in New York. A great reat is anticipated. Btaciously condescended to accede to the proposal. demend, tii] found, when Mr. Norcross, the cater- er, was wanted leet few, who, for some reason unknown to wi , thus assumed the honor of representing the citizens of Richmond. At nine o’elock, they were assembled and sat down to supper, which Dickens pronounced to a triend te be the best arranged table, and cook- company. in avery neat little speech. Toasts in profasio; reigned triumphant, nailing many a victi one o’clock they retired to their respective domi cus. sarily obiiged to shake off his sluggish fe and rise betimes on Saturday morn tation, Edwii breakfasted lustrious t talented pleased thi main in town over Monies benefit, for he would be deli highly extolled personations. Mr. Forrest thank- ed him for the interest he manifested, and the honor paid him thereby, and expressed a regret. The conversation was very general, and excessively interesting to our Ariel, who was qui- etly nestling inn glossy ringlet that hui it that he had four children, whom he had le(t in Eng- land, under the care of Mr. tended upon his arsivalin this country to proceed as far south as Charleston, S. nd if time would to New Orleans, but been so warm- hospitably ed, and consequently de- dined so much jo! the northern citi: himeelf the pleasure, gono farther south than this ci north snd west. mond on Sund: Baltimere—th short trip out we: return to the Lak and most probably leave for England in Jay Such is his proposed route, at present, but may be frustrated by chance or kind attention, we cannot say. ing drive, and abooby of a scrvant went out and got himthe poorest apology for a vehicle in town; the sprin; rf amill trap; ever, off they started and drove first to Rocketts, then crosse three miles out on the turmpik: returned to receive their visi hours of 12 and 8 o’clock, no less than two hundred of our citizens called upon them, ineluding in the number, a host of pretty girle—indeed th were ladies. mest cordiality, love with Boz and drive, ange to Mr. Childs, of the Powhatan stables, w! any man mi boon citizens, however, quested the honor of their company for a drive, which was granted, and at 5 0’elo: whirled along ever Shockoe hill in fine style. Ariel says they went out to the Cemetery, thence totho Seminary, and a-few miles out into Hanover, and that they appeared d Y the evening, Mr. D. dropped in to see Daguerre's magical Lone in the concert room of the Ex- change, eeuld not even catch a glimpse of the scene, and it being dark, no one knew came out just as wise as when he went in. Visitors called—they ate supper—went to bed—dreamed of their little ones—and left in the cars at 5} o'clock, yesterday morning, for Baltimore. lbraham ver! his wife vs. Edward N Bibby and luded to this case last week. After a trial of nine days it was given to the Jury on Wednesday after- noon, who remained in session all night, and came int urt yesterday mo: with a declaration ag) ‘he Judge remanded tl them to their chamber, bat without sucee: about {11 e’clock, finding a verd.ct they were that the proceedings mu: de novo. This cas that “ money is the root’ teresting homily might be read upon it. The elder toiling, to heap Pelion upou O: mountain, house to house, and comin; be ae in wealth estate. much of the affection he could spare was placed, and for her he doubtless formed many a scheme of splendor when he should have married a gentl v ) rapidly gave a family, but died, leavin; young children. Here was the charm the ae ee a devising the principal portion of his vast propert: in Westchester con and New York to his pie law,"Mr. White, but, (as he wished to have the name of Van Cortland M * gustus die fell upon Henry, who also assu is sisters, but the an ty, being of imm nephew, Augustus Van Cortland, son of Dr. Bibby. On the 22d of September, 1839, being in his usual health, he made a codicil to his will in which » enjoyment of his r of Friday evening. The exorcise of the morning had given him a mast wom derfula, » and he attacked the good thi before in right earnest. Durin; ameter chie’s visit in the morning, he int to Mr. Dickens that there were several gem tlemen of Richmond, who would be proud to meet him at a social supper that evening. Of course, the lion could not refuse a good feasting, so he most All was then stir and bastle—Boyden was in great A subscripiion was soon circulated annong a se- es he had seen in the United States. Mr. presided, and introduced their guest to the Boa returned his thanks for the honor aad good humor pre’ Though Mr, D— was very sleepy, he was . B ‘orsest and Misa Josephine a h Mr. and Mrs. D—, and the il dian was highly delighted with t! author. Mr. D—, too, » quite with Mr. F——, and expressed great regret engagement would not permit him to re- evening, and attend his ighted to witness his so imilar careless. upon the neck of the magnificent. Mr. D said Macready. He bad in- » an he had anticipated, in » that he felt obliged to deny and therefore had resolved to , but return to the refore leave Rich. proceed direct to , and then makea ps as far as Cincinnati— ra Falls, and Saratega, next. ow it He should ¢! Ni After breakfast, he ordered a coach for a morn- ighed down; the wheels rattling like inings greasy, and driver ditto. How- over to {Manchester, and went about after which they Between the majority D. received them wit e ute ev. zene left completely in ir lady. Mrs. is They dined at 4 e’clock, and wishing an evening 0 soon rigged out a coach and four, that ht be proud te ride afier. One of our alled upon Mr. D.and re- ck, we saw.them hted with the ride. In ut it was so densely crowded, that he im, consequently he Superlorgcourt. Before Judge Oakley’ Maxcn 24.—Al Schermerhorn, and Helen, is others.—We ale again brought _ and discharg ,”” and a very i Van Cortland toiled, as some of eur mil'ionaire are add mountain to to field, till b id rubbish, he w: i} rf man. if not emphatica! ition seemed th be in leaving name,” and with it his immense He had a favorite daughter, on whom sed away. She jan named whit , to tl she several roken to Mr. Van Cortland then made a will reserved,) under the sti- alation that he should assume that name: Mr. hite soon followed his wite to the tomb, leaving the old gman standing with the third generation. He then willed his property to his oldest grandsen. s White, with the proviso that name of Van Cortland. A: the property. er named Henry, also Here thenwas the proud represent: ouse ot Van Cortland e value, was to di the debt due by the Westchester e to be paid from the cther portion of bis pro- perty, and this was to descend to the nephew clear and unincumbered. He also bequeathed to young Bibby the plate, horses, carriages, wines, and other personal property on the estate (the whole causing a difference to the other heirs of some 50,000 or $60,000) and in a few days after- wards, laid down and died. His sister Helen and husband (the plaintiffs) contested the codocil, and now the issue, sent to be tried from the Ghan lor’s Court. Traly had the grand sire been able to rise from his grave, appear in court, and hear the character given to his representative by his own blood,—witnessed the heart burning, the blastiug ot reputation, the divisions caused among the chil- dren of his daughter, the convulsive seramblin for that which he had accumulated with teiland care, he ae hare exelai brought up, amoi prove that he was a common repair- ing every morning to a tavern sear King’s Bridge, where he would set all the forenoon drinking bran- dy, smokin ttiag Vulgar actions, associ: ting wih megtoee abd the lewest kind of people, and that rse here and elsewherefled to such a state of mind as rendered hiar incapable of knowing what he was about, or in law be: yy to amend his will, Other witnesses stuck by memory, among them his sister, Mrs Bailey, who declared,in answer to a question that ‘‘he was not a temperate man, but not a poor, besotted drunkard, amere machine, as some of his relations wish to him.” Two of the jurors, we understand, in favor of finding 44 the plaintiff and ten for ity of the codocil. were a iey aiatit, Messrs. Charles C. King, Jo- seph W. ‘Tompkins, Charles O'Connor, and Daniel Lerd, Jr. For defendant, Messrs Samuel E. Lyon, H. B. Cowles, J. Preseott Hall, and A. L. Jordan. on Court of Oyer and Terminer, Before Judge Kent, and Aldermen Jones and Brad- jurst. Mancu 24—Charles King, editor of the New York American, came into Court attended by his counsel, Mr. N.B. Biunt, and entered into bonds in the sum of $1000,jfor his appearance to answer the indictment found against him for libel oa « and oa W. poned to Saturday. ‘The Grand Jury have taken a recess fora week. Tar Mitvemum.—The Temperance movement is itscommencement, So eaye Sharles H. Delavan, and'so say we. - 3 Cocheco, do; burg; graniua, Pik. 36 do Fox, 8) to 99, 91, 92, 93," to its being dar for Mon will contain eight additional nificent new novel newspaperin America. Several new cha} new ting Y Sos Body qrceeting an vious part. Conclusion of the splendid original Quinten Metsys, with a capital Tirana graphic history 1e lusi Criticisms, Literary Notices, Editorials. Scarlet Fever—important to parents. Con: gressional, News of the Day,&o. &c. Terms, $3a year ; Gf cents a i ice 30 who wish to subscr we ro a rf this og now us more then 60, No. 1 Bar- sey street, New taped paaretel aa NEW YORK HER ALD. About one hundred snd fifty pieces of brass ord- | The Reeent Proceedings in the re : Clty Intelligence: Bez mm Rionmonp—Tne Parire iidim«-,;,:21.. tailing cobow aer Axis, Capt. Wendell, arrived this morai at half past three o'clock, from Havana via Sietes Breakwater, having sailedon the 12:h inst. We are indebted to Captain Wendell for the early receipt of letters and papers te the evening of the 11th from our correspondent, and for shipping intelligence which weannex. Im the papers we find nothing of impertance. The Axis arrived at the Del her return, in 27 days after donving: purekeaies td experienced a severe gale on the 15th inst., when in Jon. 8% lat. 30~shifted her deek load and was otherwise injured. Among her passengers 13 one of the erhw of the Brig Cyciops, named James Alex- ander, who is sent home charged with mutiny. ._ Messrs Mariateguie of Havana had sent to veesels in search of the wreck of the ship Emperor hereto- fore reported as lost on the Do 8. Fears were entertained at Howe for the " of the ehip Tacitus, of Boston, whose arrival had been long expected. a tereharter; Zotoff, Merrill, d r * Nei York, woe, Vln Choate, lg or Boston; aos for " Medora, Luat Meylone Trott, Wo: Emi for Cowes and ak ; vester, tdg; Chark York: une LOnene Sasa oat Shamrocks Syaiths ds; Saneew Soran i wards, do; Williat, Crocker, dos Chui. A ie Ross, di © ton, do V York, une; ‘mout! 0; ville, Gardiner, Idg for Je hs A ; Susan, Parker, Boehtn Tar Marne 5, Leouidaa, Phister, 40; ¥ gto do; Seminole, net te hens Rime’ 1 Wik (Or a pct to, te arenes i- (Bled fo: Montag, fe aay om pled 2 Zh —_——_———_ Hian Parce.—The geological survey of the State cost $100,000. Mvum.—Colonel Stone says not a word of his in- dictment for a libel against the administration of justice. Court Calendar—This day, Cincurr Couny.—Nos.61, 62,64, 70, 71,79, 14, 41,46, Tue Count or Common Piras does not sit to-dav,owing pod Friday. The following is the calen- jay :— ead 1.—Nos. 5, 60, 219, 57, 69, 69, 73, 179,81, 17,27, 49, ,. wit 2, at 10 o’clock (in the Superior Court Room.— 08. 14, 66 YW }, 12, 60, 98, 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 113, epee Zanonl. §G@-THE NEW WORLD for Saturday, Mareh 96, will be unusually prolific in attrective literature. It chepters of Bulwer’ mag- Zanoni, in advance of any other ¢ Lid of Lover's umor the pre- tale of moeker "8 Choice Ex- of Witchcraft, continued. P Gems from oetry. 5 . Oe Ann aya neve all wr the best tested to call. a aa aeaaag ry Youth’s Gazette, the largest, handsomest and cheapest periodical for Youth in the United Sti cnetReed a re Youth in the States, is rich number, will be issu copies for $3, ten copies for $10. t the above office every fortnight. No. 7, a on Saturday. Terms, two OG-WINCHELL, THE COMIC DROLLERIS8T, who on this week at the American Museum, is deci- ie diy the best delineator of excentric characters we haveever seen. His comic intitations keep the audi- ence in a constant roar of lat ofthe Indian Warriers and their Squaws are fullof in- poing and the attractions as a whol {01 th immense patromg: lis! ater. The performances which are put , are unequalled in the city, and are well wor: e which this populer cetab- ment is daily and nightly receiving. To morrow, as usual en Saturdays, there will be a di formanc at three o’clock. sa oe Peas = GRANDJEAN’S PREPARATION FOR uf? ties ‘We very cheerfully repeat the favorable rotice nt restorative for the hair, ork. Every one can try free of ch: wurier Enquirer. tA piitksorceete QG- EVERY BODY SAYS, use inl ey Lozen; for your coughs, cold, consum; tion, lowness of spirit they willcure yeu sooner than any els being so remarkably pleasant that you would its, and nervousness gen ‘aad se, besides not think rine. ou wastoking me His office ie at 106 Nassau st., jew baw ch op and 3. Ledger Baile ing, iphia, or Frank Taylor's, Washington ye a ees NERVE AND BONE LINIMENT AND IN- DIAN VEGETABLE ELIXIR.—A cure for Rheumatic Affectii trates to Dr. Hew tation unequalled by any other article in Rheumetiem. ‘This externally, with the Indian Vegetable Elixir inter. ions. —This eaeintes —— yp named, as it ry nerve and sinew of the person it. the author of it, and it has attained a repu- nally, is warranted to cure the most severe cases—to ex tend contraeted muscles, and bring feeling and sensibili ty tolimbs long paralyzed and useless. We only need refer to the case of B. Rumelander, Esq , Broadway, and te insert the following well known cases to obtain the confidence of the public for these articles. To be found at 71 Maiden lane only. The following is too respectable, andthe gentleman too well known to require comment. Let it be read:— “I have been afllicted most grievously since 1932, with rheumatism and contraction of the cords of my legs, caused by the cramps of the cholera, which I had then in its most severeform. After trying many remedies in vain, I have found relief—had the cords of my legs re. laxed—the swelling reduced—and am greatly benefited by the use of one bottle of Hewes’ Nerve and Bone Lini- ment, used externally, and one bottle of the Indian Vege- table Elixir, used internally at the same time. I can now walk with ease in positions that I could not a week ago endure at all. JAMES G. REYNOLDS, 144 Christie st, corner Delancy st. 0G- WONDER ON WONDER —I will testify, on oath, for 16 years I endured one constant source of an- guish, until life had become a burden, by Piles, which protruded as big as a large apple, formed of anumber of tubercles, discharging at @ time a pint of bloody eorrup- tion, whilo my weakness and pains were intolerable, and my whole system ed by costiveness. For the last seven years the tu! les destroyed my activity, andthe last eight months I was wholly aiseblad, and ni and day my torture was ssch I would have given for ease. Doctors in 8a ah, New York,and yy exerted their skill, besides 1 used every remedy extent, and underwent operations, but all to no purpose, which cost me at least a hat full of silver dollar, In Ged’s mercy I gut some of Dalley’s Pain Extractor Salve, to be found at 71 Maiden Lane, New York; the in- stant it touched me its soothing effects seemedto pene- trate and ramify my whole body. 1 continued to spply it, and am now an entire sound man, enjoying regularit: in m; Lowes So ced Fidos ir years neg Thi ast in ev ee ee WILLIAM McBRIDE, 6 Maiden Lane, Albany. March 9, 1842. 0@- A CAREFUL EXAMINATION OF THE contents of this shect is respectfully solicited from all persons. HAYS’ LINIMENT. No Fiction.—This extraordinary chemical composi - tion, the result of science and the invention of acelebrated medical man, the introduction of which to the pudlic was invested with the solemnity of a death bed bequest, haa since gained reputation unparelleled, fully sustaining the correctr of the lamented Dr. Gridley’ ast confession, thet “he dared not die without giving to posterity the benefit of bis knowledge on this subject,” and he thercfore bequeathed to his friend’and attendant, Solomon Hays, the secret of his discovery. It is now used in the principal hospitals, and the pri- vate practice in our country, first and most certain! for eure of the Piles, and also extensively an effectually asto baffle credulity, unless whereits ef- feets are witnessed. Externally in the following com- plaints :— For Drepsy—Creating extraordinary absorption at once. Swellings—Reducing them in a few hours. Bheumatiem—Acute or chronic, giving quick case. Sore Throat. x cancers, ulcers, or colds. Croup and Whooping Cough—Externally and over the chest. SPA] Bruises, Sprains, and Burns—Ciifing in a few hours. Sores and Uleers—Whether fresh or long standing, and fever sores Its operation upon adults end childrenin reducing rheumatic swellings, and loosening covghs and tight- ness of the chest by relaxtion of the parts, has been sur- prising beyond conception. Tho common remark of these who have used it in the Piles, is, “ It acts like a charm.” Tus Pies.—The price, $1, isrefunded to any per son who willuse a bottle of Hays’ Liniment for the Piles, and ret th tle without Paes cared. ‘These are the posi of the proprie1o to the agents. To be found only at 71 Maiden lene. _———— ee, WE INVITE THE ATTENTION OF ALL those whose hair is in an unhealthy condition, and espe- feasors of bo: hools, snd due Wend of foment, Celebrated medical com: e hair, No. is ition of Granijran {or he Ne ont Row, Berton New York, and Principal office for peas st, for gentlemen No. 1} Barclay st., Astor House, NEW AND POPULAR REMEDY—For allthose formsef disease which, when neglected, and in con- rumption, such as colds or coughs, trom any cause, sore- throst, hoarseness andthe like. Howe's Hygeine Hore- hound Candy 18 now the most popular and success{ul ar- ticle in the market, and is noiselessly allthe other pretended compounds vanuted so impadently by fictitious and manufactured certificate makers. For the apd article, apply at 432 Broadway, corner of How- ard street.