The New York Herald Newspaper, July 29, 1842, Page 2

9 AS NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Priday, July 29, 1842. y day, for the present, on the arriv rn mailat3 o’clock, P.M. The new from Washington is beginning to have some interest D&GRADATION OF gss.—The conduct of @ certain portion of the Wall street press, and thei echoes thro out the land, is a deep dis gra t character of the age The ay ation of the basest and vilest epithets—such as—“ traitor” “ ite”— rogue”. gentleman” —“unprin- cipled wretch” to the Chief Magistrate of the re- public, is a species of degradation in public writing {suppose would only be found in the riods of human life. ins may differ in opinion with ular government—or with any nan, without launching into a») nelessness that is oaly snitable ; bands of pirates or barbarians Henry Cley may be in favor of an “old-fashioned Bank" —or a high tariff—or distribution ot 1 an assumption of State debts yet because another maa entertains a different opinion, there would be no justification tor the latter to apply to that statesman, the very lowest and ilest epithets of the vocabulary. Mr. Clay himself 1as sometimes changed his political opinions from ink to bank—sometimes changed his positions 1 one party to another, but who, with any of the that one cou less civiliz Prints and px any branch o| distingui venues—or anti fre feelings of a proper self-respect, would cali him a “traitor,” a “renegade,” a “tum-coat?” None, surely. Then why should the Chief Magistrate be treated by aportion of the press, with as much reck- leasness and atrocity. as if he were a ruffian on his way to the State Prison ? It is a disgrace to the civilization of the present age that such public manners should be tolerated. It isa fortunate thing, however, that the two prin- cipal sheets engaged in this business, the “ Courier and Enguirer,” and the “ American,” have a very limited and diminishing cireulation throughout the country, and among men of real intelligence and respectability. Tur rion M. IN THE FourtH ’arp.—On second thoughts we don’tthink we shall vblish the resolutions of this meeting at present The weather is too hot to read long yams. The meeting counted fifty persons—capitel in quality, theugh small in quantity. They appointed five de- legates tor a city convention to meet before the next a new party to give a support t administration. ‘This new party organization is gradually forming itself all over the city. There have been elementa- ry meetings in four wards—the First, Fourth, Eighth and Seventeenth. They can count from 50 to 100 men in each ward—and will be able to poll nearly 2000 votes in the fall election. This force will effec tually hold the balance of power between the two ADMINISTR. election, and organize to the pres great organized parties—the whigs and locofocos If this tiers etat organize over the State, they may 10,000 votes, which tually keep both factions in check. ‘This “third party” is composed of nearly equal propor- tions of the whigs and democrats—with a little more infasion of the latter, however. Apropos, now isthe time for converts to the new party to come into the camp, and as Joe Smith would say, “bring lumber and stock” to help build the temple. By the ides of November the Tyler men will keep both parties in check. N. B, Major Noah is with us, body and breeches. Cnaracte: three little incidents we have published, illustrating cteristics have, in the present dullness he times, thrown, up quite a ripple, that promi- ses to cooloff a person as much asa big,bold,bound ing wave at Rockaway or Long Branch beach. Our ta roans with articles on the subject. One of th and best in its way is the following :— NATIONAL national ch James G. Besnetr, Eqns— Six :— The issue you have thought proper to bring about in publishing comparisons bet ween the politeness of British , Navalotticers, I think highly disgracetul , more especially when | reflect that you ve most of those attached to your extei ) British born also, although you may ur interest at present to assume a greater respect and for the laud of your adoption. Your motive for such omparisons, and your remarks in general upon Britons and British odicers are but too plaink tood by all ly intended met with any thing aviour from those on to the powder mon ess brought about by their own emarks, such as those related in the ce," m your paper of to-day. Instances h Thave no doubt’ have occurred; if I may judge narks I have myself overheard, such as are but ill ed to continue a friendly intercourse among cans and Englishmen. hat there is a “large portion of the junior British offi- cers more impudent and puppyfied than in the French service,” (or the Americaneither) I deny ; and it must also by all whohave had much intercourse with such officers in general. The instance of ill breeding re- lated by you as witnessed on board the British American, oo contemptible to notice ; it must however ou great satisfaction at being able to relate one such instance in a British steamer, when we consider that such conduct in an American steamer (so noted for egularity and order, in approaching the table at_meals,) ‘on to be “turned out of the boat.” By inserting the foregoing you will oblige Aw Exouisnman. lialoga of whi frown ri calcul Chis is the reai John Bull, ignorant gender, lower order. The language, tone and temper, confirm the truth of the nice distinctions we drew. This chap, with an epaulette, would be precisely one of the kind described. He remembers us of a Mr. Dun- dass of the British Navy, who brought into this port a few years ago a slave vessel from the coast of Afri- ca, and in writing a note to correct an error that was easily made, could not resist the opportunity to be ssinsolent as he knew how. The annexed article comes froma different quarter and isin a different tone Mx. Eprtor = Your paper of yesterday contains an article relative to the respective civilities shewn to visitors to the French steam ship Gomer, and the British frigate Wai n ite, now hich seems to me to vary so w ly from srience on both these ships, that I cannot, in to myself, suiter is to pu. without comment.— hatever may be the sougce of your authority forthe ar- le Tallude to, and respectabie beyond question, ar it ay be, you will allow me to say, that I have visited both the Gomer and Warspite frequently, the last the most fre- as she has been longest here, and the language spoken on board is my own, I makenocomplaintof want of attention or courtesy on board the Gomer ; my company was ever politely and respectfully received and enter- tained. But in frequent visits to the Warspite attention and kinduess have been ever manifested, and have seem- ugly increased at every visit. Your article is calculated tokvep alive a spirit of enmity between countries where good will aud aifection only should dwell; and asan Ame- rican, loving his country and her welfare, Lam anxious a ur hart important from Texas—Fight with the Mexicans. The steam ship New York, Capt. Wright, arrived ut New Orleans on the 20th * ‘The most interesting item of news is the skir- jish between the Texian volunteers in the west id the Mexicans. The following is the account ‘om the Civilian :— Snom THe West—Arvage on tue Came at Liraxtitian. he following is the official accountof Gen. Davis of he attack of the troops under his command. Uafortu- ately itoccurred before the arrival of the volunteers who ast left this city :— Heap Quantens, Texian Voiuntrens. Camp Lirastitian, July 7, 1842. lou. Gro. W. Hocxtey, Secretary of War and Marine. Sm—On last evening | received certain intelligence hat we should be attacked in a short time by a large dexican force. The position which 1 occupied }eing an unfavorable one for asmall foree to contend against a large one, I re- noved my encampment some few hundred yards to a trong position. This morning, about daylight, the enemy, seven hun- ‘red strong, entered our old encampment, and ina few \inutes attacked us in our new position, which they kept y minutes, and then made a hasty re- jcans were left dead on the field, and rtrails, many were dragged off; their killed and ould not have bean less than thirty men. I ‘a happy to inform you that we had not a man either illed or wounded, vy whole force, including Captain ameran’s company of mounted gunmen, did not exceed wo hundred; the Mexican force, as I learn (rom a wound. od prisoner, consisted of two hundred regular troops and ive hundred Rancherus, the whole under the command ot Gen, Canales, The expedition was fitted out for the ex- ress purpose of attacking the post. They hadone field piece, a four pounder. ngress still continues in session. The principal questions which have occupied the attention of the body ‘ince its meeting, are the Mexican ‘invasion and the re- plenishment of the treasury. ‘The Civilian of the latest tate says:— The bill to make the President Cammander in person of an army to be raised for the invasion of Mexico; giving him authority to draft one-third of the militia for the pur- ose, and antherizing him to hypothecate (the right to ell was stricken out) the public’ lands for the purpose of aising means, passed the House of Representatives on the Ih inst., by @ vote of 20 to 14. We understand that the Senate is opposed to some of the eatures of this bill, but that it will be adopted as it stands iy that body, before they will allow the whole measure 10 fail. The question in the House on the adoptien of the two most important features of the bill stood as follows:— ist. The Jepyisicn to authorize the President to take command of the army in person—7 to 7; majority 20. 2d. Authorizing the President to sell or hypothecate any portion of the public domain, or any other unappro- priated revenue of the republic, was carried by 29 to 3; or 26 majority. he Brazos Farmer mentions the receipt of an oj bowl of cotton on the 25th of June, and adds that the crop promises well in that vicinity. ALveston, (Texas,) July 15, 1842, Jas. G. Benner, Esq.— Dear Sin:— Knowing that you are ever desirous of obtaining the latest intelligence from every portion of the slobe, I have been induced, in consideration of the jeasure which [have derived from the perusal of your sheet, to impart what! can in the shaps of news from this place. The opportunity offered be the de- parture of the steam ship New York is too good to ve lost, and I shall therefore embrace it. In the first place, I must announce to, you the im- vortant fact, that. through the enterprize of a Mr. John M. Jones, of this city, fifty copies of your paper of July #1 were receiy ake this city on the ninth jay after publication. ‘This gentleman has establish- eda literary depot in this city, and has made such urrangements as enable him to receive your papers ind others in the shortest possible time after their ar- rival in New Orleans. The Herald is quite in de- mand, not only among our citizens, but with the eountry peop The times in this country are as dull as they can well be. The warexcitement has subsided, although Congress have passed a billin favor of it. We want noney—money—money. The Cherokee lands, and ill the public domain, are to be sold for the purpose of raising the wind. We are entirely without a cur- rency. The President will not issue any more ex shequer bills, which are now 50per cent. below par. he banking house of McKinney, Williams, & Co., ire contracting their issues, and New Orleans bank 1otes are too unsafe to be trusted. An attempt was made here, a few days since, to yet up a Mormon meeting. Rigdon, one of the Mor- mon agents, was here to offer a proposition to Con- gress, Whereny, that flstinguiahed sect of “late date ssints” should render us assistance in the shape of 2500 men, with the necessary fixing, forthe privilege of locating in this country. ‘The meeting ended al- most in a row, the idea being, in the eyes of the veople, too preposterous. ‘The political affairs of Texas are ina sad state yen. Houston, in his anxiety to monopolize the whole honor of a campaign against Mexico, has suf. ‘ered the propitious moment to pass by unimproved, and he@annot now awaken the enthusiasm neces- sary forthe undertaking. We have 600 volunteers trom the United States now upon the frontier, but they are getting dissatisfied, and will probably break up ere long. A number of traders have arrived at Corpus Chris- tie, and report that the whole of the north-weatern part of Mexico is opposed to Santa Anna. Our Congress has been in session for nearly a month, and as yet have done nothing. The west- ern members are in favor of an invasion by land, and the eastern members in favor of carrying on the war by means of the navy. The west ‘says if we cannot have our way, you cannot your’s—and so they go, quarrelling, wrangling and growling, ‘rom day to day. Something must be done shortly, or_the people will leave the country in disgust. Flour is selling at $10 per barrel ; cotton at 8 or 9 vents ; apples, $6 perbarrel. Sugar and coffee are abundant, and dull at moderate prices. Very little business is doing in any way at present, but hopes Be entertained that a revival will take place in the fall. The British barque Funchal is lying here for a cargo. The Danish barque Louise is also here. Cotton comes in slowly, as the planters will sell for nothing but cash, and the merchants have not cash te purchase with. ‘The boat is about leaving, and I must therefore conclude this scrawl with my respects, &c. G ; H. F. —At Saratoga the last arrivals were 200, and the place was filling up fast as the weather gets warm. Warering Piac OE Tue Lakes.—A vast number of parties are making up for Lake George and Lake Champlain. A few days spent at Caldwell’s delightful place on Lake George is a taste of Paradise, and nothing can be more pleasant than a trip across Lake Cham- plain in Capt. Sherman’s beautiful boat, the Bur- lington. It is one of the best kept boats in the coun- try. Carskttt Mountain Housk.—A great many fash- ionables are going to this cool and healthy place.— Go and get nearer heaven. New Briciron.—The grand ball comes off here to-night at Pieris’s well kept house, the Pavilion.— Rare times. Rockaway.—Lovely and enchanting is a sojourn | here for a few weeks. The sea-breezes, bathing, &e., render it invaluable. A splendid ball comes off here to-night. Soar Sups.—It is a very funny sight to see Thur- low Weed and Judge Noah lathering each other's cheps, and blackening each other’s boots, as hard as they can. It would make a horse laugh, and kick, too, as if the hornets bit nim. We have been trying to make up an opinion fora week which of the two is the greatest blackguard—the Barber or | the Judge—but for the life of us we can’t come toa conclusion. As Noah is a good Tyler man, we are very different and and more generous feeling should pe now does prevail among the intelligent of bot ig foreign vessels of war, | as in calling at private | with us, they should know nd not trust themselves to the | to strangers. If | entlemen with ladies vis should inly understand NCES, OF At public offi some one to inquire for mere civility accorded t one has no trusiness caon boande foreli ship, what cause of eomy jautly have Br weet of more than ordinary civility, if he obtrudes himself on entire strangers? If any one wishes to visit these or any other vessels of war, how simple a thingit is to find out and get irtroduced to an officer, or, to go onboard and rankly say you are anAmerican gentleman,and wish some officer on board toshow you the ship. | wenton board the Warspite alone, and unacquainted, and have always re- ceived the greatest kiadness and attention, and have ever remarke! the same exhibited to others; and justice and fairness re that the imputation contained'in your ar- ticle of yesterday on this subject, should receive from me in the spirit of kindness, this refutation. D. Ina great measure we agree with the writer—and with this remark we may as well take leave of the subject. What we have said will do good—not harm. A Swati Bestness.—The Grand Jory of Phila- delphia have indicted the Proprietor of the Ledger, for a libelonthe Proprietor of the Chronicle. Grand Juries should let editors settle their own quarrels. We are very sure that Col. Alexander, who is a very clever fellow, cannot be mnch singed by a news- paper squib. Have not the Grand Juries of that city enough to indict if they do justice to their nu- merous financiers? An editor must be hauled up for every little piece of verbage, but a scoundrel who cheats, robs, forges, and plunders by wholesale,is to escape. Call you this even handed justice ? rather in favor of his side, although it is pretty tough to stomach old pork in the dog days. On the whole, we think we'll get on the fence, high up in | the fresh breeze—cheer on both the scapegraces, and keep the fight a going. An Arnivat.—The yacht Mary Ann, Palmer, belonging to N. B. Palmer, Esq, formerly the great favorite of the travelling public to Europe, and con- nected with the celebrated “ Dramatic Line” of Packets to Liverpool, arrived yesterday in the very short passage of 42 hours from Stonington, with four scientific gentlemen from this city, who have been through the Sound on an exploring expedition, the result of which will, no doubt, be given to the pub- > ere long. Scrreme Covrr Dectstons recen rnd .—This Court, at its t sitting at Utica, granted a new trialin the case of Madame Restell, and denied the application of the Mayor and Democratic Supervisors, who voted to refuse to pay Lynch and Noah their salaries as Judges. Nipto’s.—With the thermometer at 93 in the shade during the day, we anxiously look for 8 0’ clock, to obtain a cooler at this establishment.— Niblo’s catches at every breeze, and hence it is his vessel “ goes ahead.” The Ravels appear in two comic pantomimes to-night’ and Mons. Massette does every thing short of jumping down his own throat, and we hear he is practising the latter feat daily. Jesting apart, his contortions are wonderful, Mobile. [Correspondence of the Herald.) Mortx, Ala., July 19, 1842. Murderers—Politics—Fourth of July—Temperance. Jas. Gorvon Bexnerr, Esq.— Dear Sir :— I witnessed, a few days after my last, the execu- tion of a negro man “for wounding with intent. to kill” The scene transpired within the precincts of the goal yard, into which were admitted by special permission, some twenty or thirty persons only,— This is.as it ought tobe, forthe impropriety of ma- king such scenes spectacles for the idle gaze and comment of the idly curious, has long since been reprobated by the philosophical conaiderations of humanity. The criminal used many exulting phra- ses—disclaimed a wish to live—amonished those around him—stated his great hopes of a blessed immortality; and was, in another moment, swinging in the aira soulless corpse, Thusa poor, ignorant negro, supplied with liquor by the white trader, in the phrensy of intoxication stabs a man whom he never saw before, and against whom he harbours no malic, and does not kill him, ishung for jeoparding life; while Miss Hamblin alias Miss Goodrich, alias wing, preineditatedly walks off the stage— herseli—repairs to her husband’s dressing room—stabs him twice and does kill him—walks into court ad libitum and is admitted to bail on the security of her two paramours, who are daily known “To sport with Amaryllisin the shade, Or with the tangles of Necra’s hair. Cosselin, the Ltalian, who so barbarously murder- ed his wife during the past week, and fled for New Orleans, has not yet been arrested in that city. He, as rumor says, wasa being continually agitated by hopes and fears. The hot and cold fits of life, from one or other of which he was seldom free, kept. his mind in that tremulous state of suspense which makes reason subservient to the sickly power of the imagination. He drew idle consequences from tri- vial events; his wife was pretty, and he was jealous. The visions of the night, and the awakening hour gave colour to his fears; until a heart, goaded by its own imaginings and credulity,sought to be appeased in blood. ° There is a eertain degree of phlegm absolutely necessary to the well being of society, in order to sustain its laws and suppress the passions, when such outragegoccur. This community must be a very. phelmatic one, or else, if it possess any ardour of mind, it must be held) in common with other con- tending passions. d Our counters are covered with copies of speeches made in Congress by Ex-Governor Bagby, which go to confirm me in’ my former opinion, that the Senator should never publish,as he possesses nothing but_a little, literary, spangled kind of embroidered politics; pretty, decorative and short lived; but with- outanyt) ing fi olidity of abilities, or permanency of character. f eas The two political parties have drawn their lines, and sent out their candidates for public favor. Palinurus of the whig party isa one eyed man,aided by the two diminuties, Julius O’Spectacles and Sam Patch Bullard, who are vain enough to suppose the destinies of Alabama to be resting on their shoul- ders. At night your ears are assailed at every cor- ner with the eloquence and political erudition of some one of the nominees. who promises you, that if you only send him to Tuscaloesa, he will plant for you a garden of Hesperides, whose trees shall bear apples of gold. if The fourth of July was celebrated only by the dif- ferent Temperance Societies, which assembled at an early hourand marched with music to one of the churches, to hear an oration by a Mr. Childers, a young lawyer, who has recently settled here, and is attempting business as a lawyer, by advocating temrerance and Texas. I repaired tothe church at an early hour, and through the agency of General T—, one of the marshalls, and a person very fond of holding himself forth to the complimentary no- tice of visiters,I took my seat among the uninitiated. The orator had not proceeded far before I disco- vered him to be too light for his subject, and it tobe too heavy for him. ‘emperance is a practical sub- ject. ‘e walked over hill and mead, and basked with the snakes in the sun; we strolled throughgreen meadows, and listened to pace streams by moon- light, and to the tinkling ot the cow-bell, which al- most acted asa lullaby to our senses. Our orator uted poetry, climbed Jacob’s ladder—talked of the stars—the revolutionary heroes—the day we celebrate—turned the society of the Cincinnati into 4 temperance one—praised the ladies—invited all ogo to the Corinthian and eat melons with the hildren, and then, to the intellectual and corporeal aay of many, quit. The speech will not be pub- ished ! I prognosticate great trouble among the batallions of Temperance. Each church appears to be grow- ing jealous of the others’ influence; and though they all accord in opposition to “King Alcohal,” they be gin to differ not only in the manner but the time of exertion, They all agree to go forth against the enemy; but each distinct church is beginning to want its own leaders, and choose its own mode of attack. Thus by destroying a compacted force, which, directed to one point and at one instance, might keep in being for another season, excitement and alarm, will fritter down into a variety of desul- tory operations. The shattered parts can’ never be united. The only alternative would be to disband the forces and organise anew, under the auspices of some one whose character will be a focus for the concentration of the dispersed rays. The vacancy occasioned by the death of Judge Everett has been filled by executive appointment, until the Legislature meets, when a due regaru will be entertained for professional ability and age. The present incumbent is the judge of a party, which matters but little, as owing to the absence of Judge Bragg, whose duty it is to ordain into office the in- ferior Judge, he will have no chance of administer- ing politico-justice. % The “medical-general” alluded to in my last, was much offended at my notice of him—the more so as the letter was very generally sought after; but has wisely coneluded to make a merit out of the ne- cessity,and try to laugh at what he cannot prevent. T— 8. J— aud J— G—, Emquires, have obtained the benefit of the bankrupt law. . P.S. Specie sold to-day for 70 premium. Our change is made up of tickets issued by bar-rooms, butchers, bakers, and fishermen, L. Bs Louisville, {Correspondence of the Herald.) Lovisvitie, July 224, 1812. Botts and his Char ges—Clay Clubs—Politic-—Mam- moth Cave—A Mercantile Muss. Mr. Bennerr— Dear Sir— ‘The charges of Mr. Botts against President Tyler have created little or no excitement. A kind of in- terest is manifested by a few of both parties to hear the result of this extraordinary movement. The Whigs in Congress will not surely act in concert with Mr. Botts; they certainly will not extend to him a helping hand in this most foolish scheme. Should they lend him [that aid, which he must ne- cessarily receive to complete his design, it will for- ever damn them with epprobrium and loathing ; should the contrary be the result, which undoubtedly will, the responsibility and odium rests upon the shoulders of Mr. Botts, and the wish of many will be that its weight may crush him to the earth. Ata meeting of the Louisville Clay Club, P. Butler and W, Glover were appointed as the candidates for the next Legislature. Mr. Butler having declined running, another meeting was held, and Mr. Ballard was selected to fill his place. The Locofocos have . as yet no candidate, aid considering their chance as hopeless, as this is a thoroughgoing Whig State. The Relief Party, has a representative, a however, self-nominated one, Mr. Marshall ; being actuated, he says, with a desire of gratifying his own high aspirations and still higher ambition, he presents his name tothe people of this city, without any special call, aid he hopes hia capaeity tor the station will be duly appreciated. Marshall runs on the Relief Ticket, which he thinks will be triumphant ; he also advocates the crack-brain project of a common- wealth bank. In such a cause he doubtless thinks he will be triumphant. He will not enter the field without an opponent—one, of whose capabilities the people of Louisville have formed so just an esti- mate as of those of Mr. Marshall. They are the two “ particular bright stars” of the West, I. Dolan and Mr. Marshall; both have high ambition and loftv aspirations. Dolan has “ rolled up his sleeves” and “(Is eager for the fray.” In the country the Relief ticket will be the strong- est, at least itis so reported by those who have been through the adjacent counties. The Mammoth Cave in Barren County, of this State,has become quite aplace of resort for invalids, and visiters sometimes make a tour to view this wonder of wonders. . han, the present pro- prietor, has handsomely fui ed several rooms in the caye in a neat and beautiful style. One or two exploring expeditions are being conducted by men of science, and from the last accounts they had ex- plored some regions hitherto never entered by any of the guides of the cave. On the Fourth of Jul company of military being on a visit to the cave, they formed themselves into a Clay Club by adopt- ing resolutions, &c. Ke, A large book was obtain. ey th and all enrolled their names to support Harry of e West. The book is always open to strangers who are favorable to the cause _ “ pret tet nomen It is called the “ Mammoth enrol their names. Cave Clay Club.” \ : ‘ Avery disgraceful affair transpired in our city on the 20th inst.—Mesers. H. & L. merchants on Main ee the State this morning, which passed the street, sold to Mr. O. alot of loaf sugar at a very fair price ; for Mr. O. to j ot the quality of the sugar a sample was ‘which was pro- nounced to be first rate. The price and quantity being agreed 609 Mr. O. drew a check on ene of our banks for the amount, as H. & L. had warrant- edall the other sugar equal in quality to that of the sample show |. A few days after the sale the sugar was sent up to Mr, O’s store—on unloading t drays andstowing it in the store, Mr. O. was sure prised to hear so great a rattling in the barrels — his lead him to an examination, when, to bis as tonishment, he found that the sugar sent him was very inferior to that shown him in the sample. Ail the barrels on opening them, proved to be the same. There was scarcely a whole loaf ef sugar in # bar- el, all having crumbled. This so. exusperated Mr. ©: that on meeting Mr. L., one of the firm of H. & L. he accosted him and demanded reparation for the cheat, by either returning his money, or making a considerable deduction in the price, as the article was interior to what he had warranted.— Mr. L. positively refused to make BOE amends — “Cheat, liar, rascal, scoundrel,” and the like epi- thets were bandied, which soon brought them to blows.—The fight lasted only for a short time, the bystanders interfering, but when they parted Mr. O, was in a fair way of “licking” his’ antago- nist.”” Yours, &c., LouisviLie. Harrisburg. Correspondence of the Herald. Harrispure, July 22, 1842. The Legislature—Their Doings—The -Apportion- ment—Politws—The Crops, &¢. Dear Sin :— This place being famous for faro banks, good living, and other et ceteras, at and by which mem- bers of the Legislature enjoy themselves, we have the wisdom of the State yet in conclave, delibera- ting with the wisdom of owls and the chattering of parrots, upon the wants, necessities, and resources of the commonwealth. Lord, what a set of mento provide for the interest of the people‘of a State like this! They lack intellect as much as Falstafi’s company did clothes; and their whole course of proceedings shows themas unfitted for the stations they fill,as a goose would be to take a part ina duett with a nightingale. There ice a few who would do very well, if not surrounded by base metal—for instance Messrs. Elwell, Wright, Ste- vens, Roumfort, Banet, Morris, and Lowry, of the House, and Messrs. Kidder, Spackwan, Smith, and Gibbons, of the Senate. Previous to the adjournment of the regular ses- sion, the excuse for an extra session was, that the Constitution of the United States requires that an election for Congressmen should be held this full, therefore, the necessity of an apportionment of the State, which is not any nearer accomplishment than onthe first day of the session. Parties cannot agree as to the manner in which districts shall be formed, each wanting more than their share, or what neither will agree to. ‘The Legislature is composed of four parties. ‘The friends of the administration, the friends of Mr. Buchanan opposed to the administration, in fa- vor of repudiation and ed eat at its nominal yalue—the anti-masons and the whigs. The admin- istration musters about forty members in the House, the Buchanan men over twenty, who unite with Mr. Stevens, anti, in opposition to all questions favored by the administration. They consist of three members from Washington, four ftom Phila- delphia, Messrs. Scott, Hancock, Bousal, and Pain- ter; Mr. Heckman, of Northampton, Beaver, of Perry, Laverty and Elton, of Chester, the Bucks members, Ban and Culver, of Cumberland, Garret- son, Piching and Ebaugh, of York, Snowden, of Venango, Moore and Shenk of Berks, and two from Montgomery. In the'Senate, Messrs. McMana- ghaw, Gorgas, Penniman, and Plumer, follow in the wake of Stevens, who can whip the whole squad into the traces like so ‘many spaniels. _ # The expenses of the present Legislature ewill amount to about $190,000. It is said (but I doubt it) that some members take home with them after supptying their room while here, a sufficient number of sperm candles for their parlor fer six months, and also a quantity of paper large enough to serve them for a year, purchased at the expense of the State. Itis no matter of surprise that tax payers complain, when they“ have to pay for Purdou’s Di- gest, Colonial Records, fpaper, quills, candles, &c. appropriated to themselves by members at the ex- pense of the State. The interest on the State debt will not be paid in August, the Legislature not being possessed of nerve to supply the means. The repudiators, headed by Mr. Stevens, have defeated every attempt to pass the necessary law. He makes use of them to pros- trate the party in power. Strong efforts will be made to send Mr. Buchanan to the U. S. Senate for another term at the election next winter, which may, perhaps, succeed, although nine-tenths of the ents are opposed to hisprincipal votes. This State is now represented by two no- torious old federalists inthat body. Judge Parsons, Secretary ,of the Commonwealth, will probably be the administration candidate. re : The Clay men are rallying and organizing with considerable energy, as well as the Scott men. The Buchanan men have given upall hopes of carrying the State for their leader in the National Conven- tion. Some of the friends of the State administra- tion talk mysteriously about Gen. Cass, and the majority of those who do not engage much in poli- ties are for Col. Johnson. President Tyler might form a strong party, which would have the deciding ofthe contest. The fight forthe ascendancy wiil be splendid. The crops throughout the state were never better The two Buchanan printers here have been at swords’ points about the printing of the testimony in the Bribery case. The House ordered their inter to do the printing. The Committee on rinting gave it to the printer of the Senate, the law stating that one printer shall do Bie beating of do- cuments, and the printing being under the control of the committee. Both are at work, and both will want to be It is dog eat dog. ‘i The Committee of Conference reported a bill to louse. It gives Philadelphia city and county four members. _ It will pass the Senate, 22 to 1. A proposition to close the outlet lock which leads to the tide water canal, unless a portion of the com- pany’s notes are redeemed in tolls, was defeated in the Senate this morning. Yours, &c. Boston. [Correspondence of the Herald.] Boston, July 27, 4 o’clock, P.M. Military —Visit of the Maryland Cadets—Regatta at Chelsea—Brighton and other Markets. The Pulaski Guards, a fine company of infantry, commanded by Captain Baxter, left our city this morning, on an excursion of camp duty to the ancient town of Plymouth. They were accom- panied by the full Brass Band. The Guards will be received at Plymouth by the Standish Guards, with which corps they willdine. Great preparations are making here in anticipation of the visit of the Balti- more Cadets. The City Greys and the Independent- Cadets, of this city, will wait on them on their arri- | val. ‘This last oaunany. is generally called the | “Governor's Babies,” as they seldom turn out except | on public occasions, and is made up of the little, pindling, effeminate sons of a purse-proud aristo- cracy. The regatta at Chelsea to-morrow afternoon will be a grand affair. The Portland, a boat from the city of that name, with her crew, have entered the lists. The fleet of sailing boats belonging here will all be on hand on the occasion, dressed with fla and streamers. Should the weather be fair, I thin thi 1 be altogether the greatest boat race ever had in this country, and that it will be witnessed by | an immense concourse of people. Beet cattle sold at Brighton on Monday as fol | lows:— } For extra $5 39. $5 50; firet quality $5a $5 25; second | quality ao M75; tl fed quality $a $4 25. Sheep, | to 13 . ‘The cotton market still continues dull. Demand for | Genesee, common brands, brings $6 12, | $6 18 a$6 25. Mackerel, No. 2, $7, and No. 3, | 87, cash. Ingrain there is little doing. Last | sales Yellow Corn were made at 57, and White 56. 53ic, | and ware Oats 33c. Molasses—sales moderat us | gar- rto Rico, 94 hhds, 4} 0 aeyeriby 4mos, at auction, | and sales stopped. ‘ours, B. Morr Srram.—The Acadia will leave Boston on | Sunday. Her letter bags close in this city to-mor- | row afternoon. The Great Western will proba- | bly enter thisport as the Acadia goes past Boston light. If ehe does an Extta Herald will be publish ed on Sunday noon. Fonny.—We learn that Judge Noah wants to be chairman of the new third party’s committee. This won’t do at all. We want a man of nerve and saga- city—not an old woman in breeches, that does nothing but scold in the morning and sleep in the afternoon. Warm Save Warer Barnina at this eason of the yearis not only a great Inxury, but it is also a more powerful auxiliary to health than any which can be found in the Pharmaco It takes from the skin those secretions of the ae, which, pre- venting perspiration, are among the great causes of fevers; it promotes a free circulation of the blood, fives new vigor to the limbs, and in short regene- rates the whole system toa degree that one after partaking of the luxury, feels that there really is something worth living for after all. Go to Rabi- neau’s, foot of De street, near Canal street, N. R.and lave in the warm salt water which he will provide tor you, and thank your stars that you have been put in the way of such a luxury. BY Ww mn. (Correspondence of the Herald.) Wasuington, Wednesday, 3 P. M. Congressional Proceedings—Nomination oi Howard Payne. ‘Themmorning business of the Senate was of nc public importance. The everlasting Dancing Rabbi Creek treaty claims were finally disposed of—the bill being ordered to a third reading. ‘The unjust, arbitrary, and monstrous postage bil) was then smuggled through the Senate. The inju- tious operation of the law will probably be discover ed in the House; but it has chanced to escape obser vation in the Senate. The effect of the law will be to prevent the circulation by mail of all the large: class of weekly papers. The Post office Committee originally took the Journal ef Commerce as the maxunum, and proposed a tax upon those of a large’ size which must exclude them from the mail alto- gether, bat this morning the bill was so amended a: to cover the Express and Courier. The object and design of the mail end Post effice establishment seeins tobe entirely misconceived by thosewho have charge of the business here. It was intended for the 2onvenience of the people; not asa source of reye- nue tothe government. Congress legislates on the subject, and the affairs of the Department are admi- nistered solely with reference to revenue. The dif- fusion of intelligence and the convenience of the people, are lost sight of by the Post Office Commit. tee, and disregarded o1 rejected by the Senate. The mun object of the bill was to conform the postage to the feders| coinage, but that provision was strick- enomt, and vew it is nothing but an attack por newspaper) Tr it had passed as crgingll reported, {i on the New. Yorl - press or Oc r weuld have been sixteen cent for “uumber. Now the exclusion — of every from the mail might not eccasien any great pubiic inconvenience, but the attempt by Con gress to prescribe the dimensions of a public journal 1s monstrous, and ought not to be endured. By the terms of the bill, a paper not exceeding 1450 square inches in size, is to be transported at the present rates, but for every six square inches above that size there shall be an additional charge of one cent.— Such a bill can hardly pass the House, but if it does becomea law, the people will compel its repeal so soon as its effects are understood and felt. The Navy Appropriation Bill as it came from the House was taken up, and the Senate receded from its amendment increasing the appropriation about halfa million, so the reduction of the House is con- curred in. The Senate then insisted upon its amend- ment to the proviso restricting the officers to the number inservice on the first of January 1841, and substituting the number in service at the close of the present session, Another amendment was insisted on, and a committe of conference appointed. The rest of the amendments were receded from. The discussion of the Tariff Bill was then resum- ed, and will be continued through theday. In the House, a resolution was adopted directing the Secretary of State to report at the next session of Congress the cost, &c. of establishing a line ot steamers between this country and France. The bill reducing the pay of all federal officers and members of Congress 25 per cent., was then ta- ken up, and the whole day seems likely to be spent upon it. The conduct of the majority on this ques tion is characteristic and in perfect keeping with all the rest. Here it is,the 27th day of July, the thermo meter at 90 in the coolest exposure, and two days are spent in playingjthe:demogogne ona bill whichis neither desired nor intended to become « law There is one comfort—if they sit perpetuatly, they have only seven months longer to play their pranks in, The friends of John Howard Payne, and he has many in every part of the United States, will be ex tremely gratified to learn that the President has no- minated him to the Senate for the important post of Consul to Tunis. Mr. Hodgson, who was recently appointed, upon his way thither made certain ma- trimonial arrangements which induced him to re- sign; in short, to speak without rhodomantade, he said to}those who were expecting him in Barbary, ‘1 am married, and can’t come.” The appointment was instantly tendered to Mr. Payne, who, though he has been long an untiring laborer in literature, through all its varieties, very often avewedly, but has, unluckily for him- even oftener Anonymnbialy, i self, had the fortunes, with the toils of the pen; only possessing himself, as Congreve used to say, of ‘that estate which lies within the circumference of the hat,”—while others have filled their pochets with the proceeds of productions which have only filled the writer’s ears with praise. There is not a dwelling in our vast country, where the song of “ Sweet Home” is not heard,;—(and in what dwelling is it not heard with delight ?) but will rejoice in this hand- some and complimentary provision for the home born bard to whomwe owe it; nor will thisdistinction be heard of without approval in other lands, where the literary character and the multifarious produc tions of Mr. Payne are, if any thing, better known thanin his own; for, since he took his final leave, upwards of twenty years ago, asa tragedian, of the Stage, upon which he had earned such high renown under peculiar impressive circumstances when ¢ boy Roscius; his contributions to it as an author have equalled the most successful class of the drama upon the British as well asthe American boards. In time: like these, it might be expected that any nomination would excite discontent somewhere; but in the present case, we have heard but one expression, in and out of the capitol, and that an paieceeion of gra- tification at this new evidence of the President’: regard for American talent, and especially that talent which has been more prosperous in earning golden honors than golden rewards. The native city of Mr. Payne, New York, which received him ten years ago with such enthusiasm—and other cities. which repeated the same welcome—will feel that this attention is perfectly in accord with the spirit of those testimonials—and honor the motive whence it sprini We are gratified to add that the nomination of Mr. Payne has been sent in without a single letter, or formal recommendation from any quarter, end hence his sy with the Senate will be the more flattering and disinterested on their part. should it be granted, of which we heer not one whis erof doubt, the cubject of it hoving resided fer the [ist few years almost exclusively here at the seat of overnment, where he is better known personally than he could be rendered by report. Mr. Payne, like Mr Irvieg, whoee confirmation wasunanimous, isno politician; therefore, like him, he can neither be supported nor resisted on party grounds; and we are confident,should the parallel eventually extendto the decision of the Senate, Mr. Irving will then feel towards his friend, as in Hoban’s Gems of Irish Wit and Eloquence we read that the Hiber- nian oretor said to him, in the famous speech at Killarney, where his name was coupled with that of Phillips, in a toast, “To be associated with Mr Payne, must be, to any one who regards private vir- tues and personal accomplishments, a source of pe- culiar pride.” Wasuincton, Wednesday Evening The Reduction Bill Smothered, The House has at last got rid of the bill reducing the pay of members and federal officers. It has been sent to a select committee of nine. The game of demagoguism has been played out, and now the thing is to be stifled in committee. There was neither honesty nor sincerity in the movement— neither thought nor purpose of carrying out a scheme of retrenchment—it was a mere trick, con- ceived and attempted with a view, on the part of the mover, to parade his championship of economy and reform before the people at the hustings. Mitchell, whom the good people of Niagara county were in doubt whether to sead to Congress or the State Prison, said there was a shocking deal of humbng in this world. Baltimore, (Correspondence of the Herald.] Bartimone, July 28, 1842. Ma. Epiton: ‘The fact is, this weather is almost too hot for news of any kind. {tis now half past 7 o'clock A. M., and the mercury stands at 88. What mid-day will bring forth heaven only knows. Yesterday was extremely warm, the thermometer told 90° at 2 o’clock P. M., and I should judge fell very little until midnight. Some excitement was created yesterday in conse- quence of a young man named John Reed having acci- shot himself in Mr. Chapman’s apothecary es. iactinent., He was in the beck’ yard trying to shoot rats. The pistol went off by accident, and the ball struck him on the bresst, but fortunately glanced off without eatering. The charge knocked him down, and until the young man could explain himself, the general impression was thatfhe had committed suicic usiness is at m stand. Howard street, City Mills and Susquebanna Flour, continue to sell in limited parcels for $6, which isthe regular quotation. New Wheat comes in rather slowly. Sales are being made at vy: us prices, ranging from 70 cents to $1,80, as per kind and quality ; Corn, 51a 63 cents; Rye, 61 cents , Oats, I cents; sales of Mess Pork at $7,50, and Mess Beet, $9,50 ; Whis- key, 24 2 25 cents, in demand. The brokers are doing nothing. Some of them have closed their otfices, and set up the fishing business down at Harwood, where logs to it on let out for fifty cents 9 foot. Yours, RODERICK. Philadelphia, [Correspondence of the Herald.} Pritaprienta, July 29, 164%. Various are the modes of swindling. Necessity is said tobe the mother of invention, and we think the assertion THE SOUTHERN MAIL, | 'te:* scarcely a day passes without the exposure of some new mode of fleecing the unwary. A. Reeve, the principal of the “Frankia Academy,” was committed to prison yesterday in default of bail for a further bearing before the Mayor, one charge of obtaining maey on false pretences. The allegations are, that the defendant represented himself as an agent for a partnership of rail- road contractors, and as such, he obtained sums of money from sundry persons tor the purpose, as he pretended, of ating them to these contractors, to be by them em- ployed. These representations, it is said, proved false, aud Mr. R. refused to refund the money.’ Nothing was done in relation to these transactions until an advertisement in the paperson Monday for hands, attracted large numbers round the doors of the academy in search of employment, when they were canvassed by the crowd, which resulted in acomplaint before the Mayor, and the binding over, or rather commitment of Mr, R., as above stated. The Legisiature adjourned on Tuesday night at half past 10 o'clock, having during the last half hour of the session pasted n billto raise an additionol tax of one mill per dollar on all the taxable property of the state. This mill tax it issupposedwill yield about one million and a quarter, All of which is appropriated to the payment of domestic croiitors. | The aggregate claims of domestic creditors is set down at $2,600,000. There n the treasury, or will be on the Ist proximo, ject to the payment of the $900,000 of interest money then due, about $300,000 worth of good money. Whether it will be appropriated to in- terest as far as it will go, or not, is more than [can say A letter received in this city yesterdav, from Matanz dated the 14th of July, states that the King’s notary pub- lic, Don Juan LaFonte, was roLbed of three thousand dollars and murdered. ‘The inmates of the house were al on suspicion of being concerned in the deed. ‘The clerk and hostler are believed to be the principal persons concerned. Rains have been scarce this season, and business dull. Little was done in stocks to-day. A few hundred dol- lars worth of State fives sold at 33. i Catskill, (Correspondence of the Herald.] Rur Vay Wryxte Hovse, } Carsxitt Mountain, July 24. Marriage in Broadway—Dr. Potts—~The Departure —Colonel Stome—Death of Mr. Hyde—Solemn Re- Actions thereat—Ascent of the Mountain—Cav- terskill Falls—Rip Van Winkle. On Saturday morning last considerable stir was made in the shape of cabs and coaches flying about tocollect the chosen few who were to witness the tying of the silken knot between Mr. C., a dry goods merchant of Pearl street, and the truly pretty Miss C., of Broadway, who has, not inaptly, been styled the successor of Di Vernon, and well does she merit the mantle which fell from her beautifal patronimic, who want off a short time since, much to the chagrin of her crowd of admirers. Dr. Potts did the ceremony up in short. order, concluding with a brief and fervant prayer for the wellare and happiness of ‘the happy couple who had taken the solemn pledge to“ love, honor, and obey bride looked lovely, arrayed in white, emblem of innocence and purity. (I inwardly prayed she might ever continne thus.) Her black eyes twinkled as she said her ‘* yes” to the interrogations of the minister, and I thought, bachelor as 1 am, I would ees like to be her chosen, but had to lick my ips and look on. We passed St. Paul's Church, and the patron saint seemed to nod an approval as we passed. ne e Swallow was just firing up as we got on board, and alter afew moments delay, fitz, fitz, cachew, gors the steam, and we were off, out of the noise, dirtand filth of the city. We hada good sprinklmg of ladies on board, with their attendant beaux; soon we neared the highlands—I need not describe them; who has not borne witness to their beauty? The evening was lovely, the new moon shone resplendent in the igh heavens, shedding a beautiful glare on the broad waters of the Hudson. An incident occured at the tea table, which is worth noting. The boat was well loaded with pas- sengers, so that a little hurry was needed to geta seat attable. I got seated, and before I had but- tered my toast and sweetened my tea, found every thing in the eating line had vanished. Looking round for the cause, heavens! woald you believe it? there sat Col. Stone! rolling up his eyes with all the comfort of a duck in a thunderstorm. He seemed to be ina sort of mesmeric state, only his eyes were wide open. ‘We parted company at West Point, that point being as faras he could go without trespassing on Sunday morning. Saf At Bristol a box was shoved on board containing the body of Mr Hyde, a highly respectable old gen- tleman from Catskill, who was_ thrown from his carriage by the horse taking fright, and killed in- stantly. Whata solemn reflection, a wedding and a funeral in close proximity. So we go from the cra- dle to the grave. ‘The bells toll for us but three times—to usher us into life, next the crowning point of our happiness, matrimeny, and lastly the journey to the silent tomb! The ride of eight miles to the base of the mountain is rather tedious; dismount- ing there, we ascended on foot, a distance of four miles, and reached the top half an hour “ in ad- vance of the mail,” just in time to see the sun " and dispel the mountain mist, those mysterious prt that few are up to see; they seem to partake of the shapes of angels, giants, and all sorts of hu- man things. The next object of atiraction is the Canterskill Falls, which are broken once in their descent of nearly 200 feet. The descent to the foot 1ssomewhat tedions, but not dangerons, and will aunply repay the toil. I wonder none of our maza- zines have been ornamented with a view of this romantic spot. I noticed Dow, jr., taking notes, and as I am not anxious to compete with him in his peculiar forte, shall pass over them, simply recom- mending the readers of the inimitable Herald to re- pair there forthwith not forgetting to take a syuint at the portrait of old Rip Van Winkl-, which adorns the half way house up the mountain. The old coon is just awaking-after a century’s sleep, and exelaim- ing **O, that flagon! that wicked flagon! what will dame Van Winkle say?” We start to-morrow en route to the Falls, thence tothe Sault St. Marie to see the wild Indians, and taste the fine salmon trout which are so abundant there. Shall I give you a few slips of the pen on the way? Adieu. L PENSEROSO. Navat Force in THe Guir.—It is said that the two war steamer, Mississippi and Missouri, have gone to the Gulf of Mexico to look after Santa Anna. The Mississippi sailed hence yesterday, completely officered and manned. Axpany Raitroap.—The managers are going to commence this work next month. It is time they did. If they are as long finishing it as they have been talking about it, they will get through in the year 1860. Cometetety Dernancep.—The mails between this city and Buffalo, by the recent alteration of the De- partment. We wish the old arrangement was in force again. More Comrorraste.—The weather yesterday. Tie Hornisce Murpex at Pawapetruia.—The Philadelphia papers are full of the particulars rela- ting to the murder of Lougee, a broker in that city. We take the following from the Chronicle :— * * * . * * About fiveo’clock yesterday morning, a well dressed open countenanced person, about six feet two inches high, fair complexion, brown hair, cut in the latest style, arrived in this city by the night train of cars from Balti: more, ponte f at Sanderson’s Franklin Hotel, regis- tering his name as “A. Smith, Ky.” The house being full, he wastold,in reply to his ce ec for a room. that he could not have one under an hour. The same a1 swer was also given {o 9 gentlemon, “N.A.Elliott, Ohio, who arrived at the same time. The former called for some peach brandy, but on being told that the bar was closed, aske! for some port Wine, which was given him, and he drank ito! Hethen told the porter to take care of his bagenge apd watked out. Asthere were countless rumors afloat during the day, wo tuok the trouble to ascertain the particulars relative to the murderer, and the causes which had led him to com- mit the rash act. His real name is Milton J. Alexander, and is from Burk ‘umberland county, Kentucky— in which county he has relations of the name of Alexan- der, numbering some three or four hundred. ‘The reason of his registering his name as Smith, he gave, that he did not wact his real name to be reported among the list of arrivals at the hotel, ‘or fear his father should know where he is; he having left home in conse- quence of some dispute with his family. Alexander, the risoner, isonly 20 years and 11 months old, accordidg to is own statement." He has not once denied the mnrder, but frequently conversed upon the circumstances with reat freedom. When in the custody of the officer, before e had obtained counsel, he stated that he was in love with a young lady at home, whose parents would not al- low hertomarry him, because he was not rich, and he left home with the intention of getting money, if he had to kill somebody for it. At another time he said that he left the hotel for the purpose of getting some uncurrent bank notes exchanged tor current fands, and seeing the oftice above named open, he entered it with that intention and presented his money, when the broker, Lougee, said it was counterfeit, whieh c: high words, and Longee called hima liar,” when he drew thedirk, and without further thought stabbed him. He also said’ that after he had dirked him, he did not know what to do—he first thought that he would take hold of him in his arme, but then thinking that he might be arrested, he resolved to run—this was all the work of a moment. ‘The prisoner is aremarkably pleasant and very res table looking person. He is wall known to several of our Market street merchants, having!been in this city to pur- @ foods in 1810._ His father is also well known here, ‘and all who epeak of the family are rather eulogious than otherwise—they all, even the prioner, bear irrepreacha- ble characters, until this melancholy event, which will be cense of mich ievief to his aged parente. Alexander, while in the Police Oiler, aud previous to examination, asked 2 gentleman who had used the name of Mrs. Louges, ifshe wae the wife of the murdered wan. Toareply in the aifirmative, he said—' Tell her, sr, there is no cirenmstance inmy whole life that 1°o mach regret as this.”