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

w long did the Vincennes remain after th t among the ice, and was not the land seen imes afterwards situated some thousand »the westward of her situation on the 3ist rary, 18407 wards ne ice for about twe een on the L the westw i was 34 degrees to the interva ) ing at Syd seen i 2 French Consul resid \ 2 ow ne ray officer say Lt. Wilkes ‘or words to, that effeet e of opposing him? 1, in sight of land? on the ground of om. Jones, who hear it.was no further qi a wis withdrawa. virtof your remarks, in the log , do you iafer you saw appearances said there was anything that led me to ¥ arnces of laad ia my remarks in the arks ia the log and other circumstances ny niind a fact T had almost forgotten. ving it would meet you p- 1 westward, the marks of the approach to oming too plain to admit a in and seal, the dark liscolored aspect of the barrier, with frequent huge black frozen earth identified therewith, strongly ime with the belief that a positive result would e event of a possibility to alvance a few miles her south. Oa the afternoon of the 13th | landed, and ‘om an immense mass of black earth, identified rrier, some hundred of yards back from the imens of rock corresponding to those pre- viously obtained. At sunset of the 13th, one hundred and ‘ilty-one icebergs, all assuming a discolored and earthy arance, were counted from deck. “At6A. M,,of the L4th, the wind having set in from the north-west, [stood back along the barrier on my return, hauling in to the souchward, and making it within the me- ridians of 120 deg. aud 180 deg, east, being a portion which escaped my previous observation, arising from inclement weather. Ihad reached the meridian of 10 deg. 07 min. 40 seq. east, and latitude 64 deg. 15 min, south. “Lattempted to close with the barrier on the 24th, in orierto procure a supply of ice, being reduced to half « gallon allowance of water. After several unsuccessful attempts, owing to rough and foggy weather, I concluded to proceed north, in conformity with my instructions, and at2P,M. bore up in a gale from north-west, the winds prevailing heavy from that quarter, gradually carried me y or two, laud w stunt and increasing noise of pe low was Lieut, Wilkes’ me generally spent ong tha ice? Was he not almost continu- « during that period ? , he was not. [ speak of my own watch- same time he was on deck as much as Apvocare—State whether Lt. Wilkes lund on the morning of the 19th, when this attention to the appearance you saw Y Ubelieve he looked that way. _ c ViLwe: 4ook at the log book of the e: and see if you donot there note land d. ary “f sir, T have so no: enee of the wit: was read over by the by the Judge Advo- Ring LD recal r you, in the Por- | s in the Antaretie after the } 1, When ? fternoon of the 26th of Jan- | ve Apvocate e, met the Vincenne wary, 1849; if y net heron the State whe t—Had ) any conversation with her com: | passing remark or two; it was , 1 ne ime; there was a communica- graph; Mr. Wilkes gave me the rate of ironometer for the Porpoise, and I ed to him having seea the Peacock. £—Di ounce to you on that occasion hav- ed land on the 19th ? There was a question asked me if 1 land. T misunderstood the question lied no, supposing he asked if [ wanted Did he mention the discovery of the land on » 19th at New Zealand; if yea, what was your re- | We had a conversation on the subject at New ind, when he told me he discovered land on 19th. Treplied it was strange that he did net the meation it whea we spoke on the 26th. Hesaid he theo asked the question if L had seen the land. At the time we sooke, | don't suppose it all occupied thirty seconds, we seperated immediately, it was blowing fresh atthe time. Cross-cramined by Mr. Hamiuton, through the udge Advocate dd Lieutenant Wilkes, at New Zealand, admit hat he discovered land on the 19th of Jan- “t know that the 19th was specified, but discovery of the land on the 19th, was uestion. fam not sure, bat that is my with nerally to his discovery of land? your conversation Lieutenant \—[ don't remember. It might have been a iversation relating to his report of the whole 2 —Did Lieutenant Wilkes, in that conversation he had spoken you at sea, and asked you if you rid he had asked shat question i report to Lieutenant Wilkes. that the land when you met on the 26th of 1 not ) you not see the land prior to that date ? © the best of my belt saw it_om the 13th y rom the indications of about one saw upon the ice, two of whieh I imens, and the discoloration of the I saw land, but not confident vort to Lieutenant Wilkes I saw it. | ind 5 257 (athoms of line, | think, but did { sound —Will you look at the report shown you, and ur handwriting ? ‘ \ is. The witness read an extract from the following report te itenant Wilkes. U.S. Bato Ponrorse, Bay or Istanps, ¢ ‘New Zeatayp, March 81,1840, § » great satisfaction in reporting my arrival at nigat of the instant, all in good aad respectially report + occ ig since the period of separat 24h of January was consun Failin ors of Phoca taking a pair, aced on board the were sve! g, 1 succeeds ibsequeatly of ice, and the loom usual over along the southern horizon over >mpass at the time being very slug- ead at the north, when her head sto the southward, with the nu- strongly impressed with the discolored, casting s, dense fogs and show pr- [fell in and communicated evening of the 15th, having her 1 ‘ong appearances of which | insert an ex- y journal, as well asthe remarks from the Kk At 620 P.M, lL went aloft to take a look, the being clear, horizon good, and clouds lofty, 1 of a Penguin; soon after one was seen very with a large seal to windward. After sthead [saw over the field of ice an object 4 rounding, resembimg @ mountain in the cebergs all were bright and brilliant, and contrast. [watched for an hour to see ifthe sun would change the color of the object by « reys—it ned the same, with a bright y hovering over same. I took the g to examine it closely as trongly of the opinion it is immense fields of ice now in 1, discovered what was supposed to be an ng 8. by 8 qrecs deahef Salddce 4h sight. \ indications Were again neticed, corrobo- ithe day preceding. From the 19th to the gut of the barrier, owing to adverse ather. thick w On the afternoon of the last 1,4. A. M., appearances » time pi g. 49 m rvation, having reach. xteasive gulf, stud vin the distance to the south- ere identified and catangled ng our advancement one step I put about, tried dip, and retraced 1g colors with Peacock ‘at 2: 30P. M., eparating from you on the 27th, I proceeded ig the barrier close to, reluctantly meet- obstacles in every effort to pass the An- 2 | experienced a heavy gale from 8. E now and dense fog, rendering my situa- the extreme, from vast numbers of 3, ship was dis- ared in company, south, and longi- hem, sup- 46 sec. At 4:30 hoist- edition under Captain took them to be his ed our colors, ships, and p es i to cheer the discoverer of the North ), having gained considerably ithiny Leuppose, amileand a half, French colors, the leeward and ying a broad pennant, and concluded they | asymptom of incipieat scurvy. | civele. near the Lord Auckland Is ¢ the last iceberg in Jat 6adeg. 24 min. south, 14: |in. east. Lavailed myself of your suggestion; put in and anchor- “1 on the night of the 7th of March in the harbor of Sa- I procured a supply of wood and water, ai in on the afternoon of the 10th. The sketch of i and in my possession, though not entirely correct, | is cutficiently 80 to guide a vessel safely to the anchorage. | proceeded to this place, passing to the eastward of New Zealand, strong N.&. winds prolonging the passage. 1 | spoke the American whaleship Mary and Martha, Corin, aster, of Plymouth, Meee, off its, on the night i , 2200 barrels oil; reported tone hundred ships engaged on the east coast in the fisher ‘The weather during the cruise has been attended with t variety and sudden transitions. The great anxiety ‘o attain a high southern parallel, and obtain cor proof of the existence of land from the indicatio: 1, added to the ardor of the officers and cre: vi 1s in situations alike interesting, critic nad da , attributing our escapes without injui to the too plain guidance of the watchful hand of Provi- lent. Among the most pleasing reflections are those ect exemption from sickness and disease, not a e occurring during the whole period, with not 1 have avoided all unne- affording every convenience and com- to the crew, ever keeping in mind, and rigidly ad- hering to you ory regulations. I cannot sufficiently express the satisfaction 1 feel in ng the very exemplary conduct of the crew; auni- desire to perform the several du was evinced from the oldest to the youngest. I beg leave to recom- mend them iu the strongest terms to your notice and con- sideration ‘To the officers ] return my thanks; they were ever attentive and unremitting in their duties, greatly coutributing to the gratifying and safe termination of the cruise. [feel great pleasare in speaking in high terms of them, and feel assured they will receive from you the me. rits which they deserve. “The observations resulting from the cruise, together withthe currents, soundings, &c., are minutely and cor- rectly placed upon the chart accompanying, which indi- s the tract of our researches along the Antarctic ary exposuré “Thave the honor to be, “ Very respectfully, “Your obedient servant, “CAD. RINGGOLD, “ Lieut. Command’. U. 8. Navy.” “To Cuances Witkes, Esg., “Command’g U Expedition.” The Wiryess resumed.—The indications of land were so strong that! expected to strike soundings every moment, but we didnot. We had not proper lines, and could not procure them at Sydaey. This disgovery was erased from the log w day or tworat- terwards, but my impression still remains strong that it was land we saw. Q—Did you ever make any report to Lt. Wilkes of having discovered land on the 13th? did you note it on the log-book, or take any meansto verify that it was land, or did you mention it to Lieut. Wilkes at New Zealand ? A—I never made any report, for I was not certain that it wasland. I might have mentioned to Lieut. Wilkes, butam not certain, He then read another extract from the above report. Q—Did you make your report before or after this conversation at the Bay of Islands ? A—Afterwards, | think, but am_ not certain. was written before. It Q—Would you have expressed any surprise if you had correctly understood the remark of Lieut. Wilkes when you met at sea on the 26th ? . o, 1 think not. Question by Jupce Apvocarr—From what did you suppose the discovery of land on the 19th was beyond all question, if you had not heard of it be- fore the conversation at the Bay of Islands ? A—From the fact that Lt. Wilkes told me of it. (J—Did your discovery of the land on the 13th, at all confirm the discovery of the Vincennes on the 19th ¥ i A—! think itis a fair inference that land was dis- coyered onthe 19th, by the Vincennes. Q—How far distant was the Vincennes and the Peacock on the 19th, from the relative position of the Porpoise on the 13th, as laid down on the chart? A—The Vincennes 246 miles distant, and the Peacock 300 miles, The evidence of the witness was then read over by the Judge Advocate, and the court adjourned til Monday morning at 10 o'clock. cy West. {Correspondence of the Herald.] Key West, August 17, 1842. Arrival of the Steam Ship Mississippi—Her points of spoed, §.—A Wreck—Supposed Rascality, §. My Dear Str :— ‘The steam ship Mississippi, Captain Salter, came into this port in gallant style on the 6th instant, and during her stay was visited by a large portion of our population. She was nine days coming from New York, and during the passage had encountered some heavy weather. The impression of her officers seems to be, that she is too heavily sparred and rigged, and that, were the necessary alterations in this respect made, she would be one of the fastest ships of her class afloat. When off Cape Hatteras, under steam, against a top-gallant sail breeze, she made but little headway against the Gulf Stream, and this was attributed of course to the great re- sistance offered by her spars and rigging. So far as an unpractised eye could ascertain, she had stood the voyage as well as sailing ships could have done, and looked as if she had just left your port, { un- derstood from her officers, that her destination was Vera Cruz, but the day before the one which had been fixed upon for sailing, Mr. J. L. Dorsey, bearer of despatches from Mr. Waddy Thompson, arrived here ea his way to Washington, having been thirty-three days fro Vera Cruz, accompanied by two of the Santa Fe prisoners. He immediately had an interview with iptain Salter, and it was then understood that the slup would proceed forthwith to Pensacola. She sailed on the 11th instant. The schooner Pequot, which touched at this port ibout three weeks ago, on her voyage from New Orleans to Charleston, subsequently got ashore on. the Florida Reef, and the master employed wreck- ers, Who saved the cargo,worth about two thousand dollars, but finding that the vessel was filling with water they supposed she had bilged,and left her there. She was subsequently sold by the master, after bein; dismantled, for one hundred and ninety dollars, ani her purchasers have brought her to thisport and re- paired her. Upon the trial of the case, the cargo having been libelled for salvage, some circum- stances of the case induced abelief that the master had purposely run his vessel ashore, and the Court instituted a searching investigation, which is not yet brought to a close. A reasonable doubt may certainly be indulged ef the fairness of this transaction, and the testimony, so far as it has yet been taken, discloses a state of things which implicate the master. But itis so difficult to obtain decisive proof on such a subject, so difficult to show what the intention of the master was, that the really guilty may frequently escape. The cir- cumstances which “tell” principally against him, are, that before the vessel left this port, he told some persons who inquired about his voyage,that he “was bound to Charleston, if he could keep clear of the Fiorida Reef.” And also, that it was known and spoken of publicly here, that he intended to run his vessel ashore—and one’ gentleman who was about to write, or had written by him was advised not to do #0, a8 she would not reach Charleston. The case creates considerable excitement here, ind when closed you shall have the particulars. Respectfully, L ships under Capt. D'Urville. oh and cus: | , Telosed with y the flag ship's 1 a short musket shot—my intentions 8 doubt—so far from a reciprocity with surprise,sail made on board the moment's delay | hauled down my colors, and bore up on my course. 1 the morning of the Bist, at $ o'clock A. M.,I dis- nyself completely embayed in an immense gul’, lof table ice one hundred and fifty feet high, hward and from east to west as far as era. After consuming the day in tend- 1 out along its eastern margin y progress and examinations, I ob- of sandstone, granite, and red . im of 10 east, on the 12th i min. 8, observation, the weatlrer fording little opportunity for ob- & indications of land presented ier assumed a dark discolored ap- with numerous startified veins of earth ks, and with lofty and conical peaks remotely placed ‘oathern portion, the imprassion of land, coverei! by field ice,was often strongly urged. ‘seals were seen, and in my anxiety to land avinee my mind, 1 was embayed ‘ina narrow and ay inlet, which with the aid of a strong 8. E vind, was cleared in safety ere night closed in. The wind easterly, gad the weather becoming clear, the occasion so suspicious, 1 was induced to extend my re EN SE EEO TS RE EET TT a ETT eS ee a Daring Ronesry- e bar of John Rose, inn- eeper, in the township of Livingston, in Essex was entered on the inst., and cash taken therefrom to the amount of nearly $300, The robbery Mr. R. supposes to have been committed by John Marshall,who has infested the country for 15 or 20 years. Itimay put the com- munity on their guard by mentioning the manner in which he effected the robbery. He came in the afternoon and put up for the night, and had in his company two women, the one he called his mother, the other his niece, They all slept in the same room, and he is supposed to have got up after the house became still and secured the goods, and re- tained up the residue of the night. He paid his bill in the morning, and left without suspicion. He travelled ina spring wagon with a leather top anda pair of bay or brown horses; the wagon was well filled with trunks. He has formerly passed by ficti- tious names, and travels in all manner of styles, Marshall is a stout muscular man, with dark com- plexion and dark eyes; above the ordinary size, and a little stoop-shouldered, has a down look, an generally wears his hat over his eyes more than is customary. A Swerr.— Over 2,000,000 acres of land will be sold in Michigan, next month, for the unpaid taxes doubt ; the con. | \iW YORK HERALD. » August 29, 1842, sew York, M Conaress—Tue Tariry.—The members of Congress are fast leaving for home; and it is doubtful whether thers will be a quorum to-day in the House to pass the Tariff, if it comes from the Senate, with but unimportant amendments. ft is expected that Congress will break up to- morrow or next day very quietly, or at least with- out any violent struggle. So much the better. Mr. Webster and President Tyler will probably both be in this city before the close of the week. The Navy of the United States. No one of our national institutions occupies a larger share of public attention than the navy. It has contributed largely to the renown of the coun- try, and the best feelings of the people are warmly enlisted in its success. It cannot be disguised, how- ever, that this noble arm of the public service has lost something of its well earned popularity during the few last months—at least such must be consi- dered the fact, if we judge by the course of recent proceedings in Congress, In looking for the causes of change in public sen- timent, we must not pass over the character and services of those who are prominent among the ac- tivefmembers of the profession, and to the propor- portion which their claims of service bear to the emoluments and honors they enjoy. ‘The Navy Board is notoriously a burden on the character and efficiency of the navy. This remark has in the public judgment become an axiom. Ge- neral expectation is therefore anxiously turned to the success of the measure now before Congress for abolishing the Board. But the Navy Board is not the only incubus that weighs disasirously on the effi- ciency and popularity of the service. There are unfortunately too many of the senior officers who are kept in the prominent commands, enjoying all the advantages of station, with scarcely a ground of claim derived from active service to justify the pre- ference they receive. We have no desire to be in- vidious in what we say on this subject ; and when- ever we have occasion to introduce names we shall do so fearlessly. Let us look at the administration of our own navy yard. ‘The officer in command of that station, al- though a very worthy and amiable man, enjoys a reputation derived in great part from the brilliant services of his brother, the lamented Commodore Oliver H. Perry. What praiseworthy service has Captain Matthew C. Perry ever performed? What has been the nature and extent of his sea services ? Who hasever heard of his being absent from his city residence during the last ten years? Yet we find that while other officers are kept on active and arduous duty, or foreign stations, Captain Perry has always been permitted to occupy some pet com- mand, where he could enjey the honors and emolu- ments of his rank, without the burdens which belong to active and arduous duty. How many of his near connections and relations have enjoyed the like immunities and advantages? These are questions addressed to the understanding and common sense of all who desire that partiality and favoritism should be excluded from the management of the navy, and that merit and service should be the test as well of reputation as of reward. A great deal has been said of late in and out of Congress, of the necessity that exists for economy in the administration of the navy. The public at large are but little aware of the abundant room that still remains for the practice of that virtue. Is it known, or would it be believed, that while hundreds of honest and industrious mechanies and laborers have been discharged unpaid from the Navy Yard, because the Government is without means to re- deem its obligations to them, a full band of foreign musicians has been kept up at the public expense, and their delighttul music may at any time be heard from amidst the shrubbery of one of our Commo- dore’s beautiful gardens, whenevei that functionary entertains his large circle of fashionable friends with adinner or evening party. The exquisite harmony of German and Italian music, must serve greatly to alleviate the pangs of hunger which the peor me- chanic and his starving family are suffering, while they wait patiently at the gate of the Navy Yurd for their hard-earned wages, without the hope of future employment. Is there not some room for reform in this, as in other matters that effect the character of the navy ? Let the people look at these things, in order that the poor and needy may not alone suffer from the de- pression of the times, but let those who have all their lives basked in the sunshine of Government favor, be taught to bear some portion of the burdens which weigh so heavily upon all classes of public in- dustry. We may have something more to say on this sub- ject,and we shall speak our thoughts plainly. Though we are no friend to favoriteism,or monopoly, we are true friends to the navy of the country. Tar Criques or THE Democratic Party 1x tuis Crry.—The prospect in view of the selection of a Democratic Governor in this State at the en- suing fall election, has revived the odious and con- temptible systegm-of dispensing of the lucrative and prominent oie in his gift, through the influence of private cliques, composed of a body of men who are as soulless asthey are anti-democratic. Four of these associations have already been organized, each having their candidates for nomination, and all having some kind of an office in prospect as their share of the spoils. The Governor has ia his appointment the lucrative and comfortable situation of Health officer, on which depends the Resident Physician and Health Commissioner. ‘Thea comes the five trustees of the Seaman’s Fund and Retreat; then the six wardens of the port, and three harbor masters. Butthe most important, except the Health Officer, are the rich and speculating places of In- spectors of tobacco ; pot and pearl ashes; flour and meal; Measurer General of Grain ; Inspector of Staves; and Quereitron Bark ; Inspector General of domestic distilled spirits; green hides and skins ; flaxseed ; and Weigher General of merchandise ; also six Inspectors of beef and pork, seven of sole leather, and six of domestic distilled spirits. Some of these are worth from $10,000 to $15,000 per an- num, or have been made to yield that sum, and therefore they are rich bones to get the picking of The names of those selected by these several cliques, who are the very blood-suckers of any honest party, will be served up, and then let the young de- mocracy of New York make theirpick, their choice, and try their hand at a race for a share of the spoils obtained by their activity, their energy, their zeal, and their honesty. Let us see whether they will submit to the controlling influence of such corrupt- ing cankers on the bodypolitic, who cry honesty, but never Practise their professions when dealing among their own friends, if other measures will ac- complish their own secret ends. We shall see. Look out for a great, grand, and terrific explosion, such as will make the unterrified locos of the sixth, the “Butt-enders,” th e“ Up-enders,” and the “ Sub- terraneans,’ stare with astonishment and wonder. Tue Weatner.— After two days of most insuffera- bly hot weather; the most insupportable that we have had the whole summer ; we yesterday were blessed with a delightful thunder storm, a few bright flashes of lightning, and two or thrée smart showers of rain which washed the streets, and did more good than all the Street Inspectors for the last three months. News rrom Atpany.— quence one of the least conse- NiBio’s.—"The Night Owl” continues to rise in public estimation—the gardens being full whenever it is performed. It far exceeds in splendor anything the Kavele have yet produced. Gabriel, Antoine, and Jerome keep the visitors in constant good hu. mor. It is given thisevening, with the rustic panto- mime of “The Woodeutters,” in which Gabriel has afine part. Two pantomimes on one night. Pret- ty strong—eh ‘Theater Park Theatre this evening, with a strong male com- pany fer comedy, consisting of Burton, Abbot, Placide, Fisher, Browne, Billy Williams, Wc. ; but the ladies, with the exeeption of Mesdames Wheat- ley and Vernon, are searcely up to mediocrity. ‘Thalia sull lies in her shroud, without much chance of a resurrection, and Apollo is not recovered from his potations with Pan; though Mr. Simpson in- tends administering to him a few bottles of soda water, and in two or three weeks get him on his legs with © his wild harp slung beside him.” The only difficulty to be encountered in that desirable effort, would be that of engaging a good tenor, there being no English tenor singer in the country, except- ing Braham, who it would be difficult to enlist in a theatrical engagement. As baases, Seguin and Mey- ers are unexceptionable; and of sopranos we have a number of a high order of talent, such as Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. Seguin, Mrs. Hardwick, Madam Otto, Miss Taylor, &c. Leader of the Band, Mr. Penson, without whom to organize an operatic company would be useless. 3 Mitchell opens the Olympic ina few days with new pieces, new scenery, some new farces, and a newly painted front to the Theatre, which looks quite inviting. Alexander, the Glasgow manager, has on the front of his theatre a bust of himself, sup- ported by Shakspeare and Garrick. Mitchell should mount one of himself, with Bengough and Corbyn to take care of him, Thorne, of the Chatham, sails'with the “ tide that leads to fortune,” leaving the Rev. T. S. Hamblin to founder in the big leaky Bowery. Navat. News.—Commodore J. B. Nicholson visi- ted the U. S, ship Columbus, at Boston on Friday, and was received with the usual salute. Nathan Cummings, the Collector of Portland, visited the revenue cutter Hamilton, Capt. Sturgis, about the sume time, and was received with the customary salute. The Columbus is ready for sea, and will sail the first fair wind, for Morocco. We under- stand that, in the space of fifteen days after receiv- ing sailing orders, she was entirely ready for her de- parture. This is praiseworthy expedition. The U. 8. sloop of war Falmouth, Commander McIntosh, was at La Guayra, 20th July. The U. S. schooner Enterprise was at Montevideo 6th ult. The U. 8. brig Dolphin, Commander Rudd, ar- rived at Pensacola on the 12th from a cruise in the Gulf of Mexico. The following is a list of the offi- cers attached to the Dolph :— Commander, John Rudd; Lieutnants, Charles Stedman and William Decatur Hurst ; Parser, Chris, Carlton Rice, Acting Master, C. 8. MeDonough ; Assistant Surgeon, J. 8. Messersmith ; Midshipmen, 8. Marcy, J E. Hopson, Milton Haxton ; Master’s Mate, J. G. Phepps ; Boatswain, E. Harris; Gun. Mate, Fred. Rusk ; Carpenter's Mate, A. Base ; Purser’s Steward, F. M. Callend ler. The ships of war remaining in Pensacola harbor are the French ships La Brilliant and Dunois, and the U.S. ships Falmouth and Ontario and the brig Dolphin. On the lth, the French Corvette La Brilliant fired one gun every quarter of an hour through the day, in honor of the memory of the late Duke of Orleans. Each of the U.S. ships and the Navy Yard fired at 12 o’clock minute guns, twenty-one in num- ber. Worrn Havinc.—A single vine which has just produced sixty-seven bunches of Isabella grapes. It was set out last spring at Hempstead Harbor, L.1 City Intelligence, Tur Rina.—The contemplated prize combat be- tween James Sullivan, the victor of Secor, and William Bell, of Brooklyn, comes off this day, and thousands will be on the ground, as spectators. A number of steamboats, chartered for the purpose, leave their various piersat eight o’elock this morn- ing for the scene of action, which will not be known until the boat that carries Sullivan reaches the ground, he having won the toss, The men are both certain of success, although the backers and friends of Bell will make no bets except with odds intheir favor. Bellisa better match for Sullivan than Secor was, as he has more skill and isa much more active man, though not so strong. Sul- livan will fight about 160 Ibs., while Bell will reach 170 at least’ The stakes are $300 aside, and the outside betting will reach $10,000 before the “mill” is over. The police of this city, and also of the county of Westchester, are prepared to prevent the scene from coming off in their jurisdic- tion ; the impression, therefore, is that it will take place out of this State. Sullivan is an Irishman by irth, and Bell an Enghshman. In the ‘ mill” be- tween Sullivan and Secor,they fought 67 rounds, and it lasted one hour and three minutes. The know- ing ones think this battle will be terminated in 40 minutes, and bets are pending to that effect. The Herald being, as it always has been, a per- fect mirror of the age, in all its beauties and deform- ities, will contain, on Tuesday morning, a full and accurate report of this contest, with all the attend- ant circumstances. Should it come off in time, the result will be found in the second edition, issued at two o’clock this afternoon. | bil Daring the evening,Bell will be at Christianson’s, (late Stoneall’s) 29 Ann street, and Sullivan at the Arena, 29 Park row. ‘ .We understand that Ned Sprague, through his friends, has challenged the conqueror of to day’s “mill,” which has been accepted by the backers of Sullivan, and a sum put upasa forfeit. No doubt that Bell, if he wins, will follow suit. The steamboat Superior, as will be seen by ad- vertisement, leaves the foot of Ch rs-street, at 6 o’clock, and the foot of Roosevelt-street, at half- past 8. Tue Loaves Yet IN THE Girt or THE Common Councrt..—The present Whig Common Council have the following four year offices in their gift du- Ting their term of service. A number of the gentle- men named below, whose terms expire, are as. cape ble as any that could be selected from the Whi ranks, it is hoped they may be re-appointed. There are others, however, who should never be replaced where they uow happen to be comfortably located. For the benefit of the thousand anxious expectants, we give them the list as a guide to their future movements :— James Palmer, police justice, Nov. 19th, 1842 ; Henry W. Merritt, police justice, Jan. 2, 1843; William Calendar, police clerk, Nov. 19th, 1842; N. B. Mountfort, police clerk, Jan. 2, 1843; Daniel M. Frye, police clerk, May 1, 1843; Barnabas W. Osborne, March 6th, 1843 ; Nicholas C. Everett, as- sistant justice of the 4th and 6th Wards, May Ist, 1843; William H. Bell, ditto, of the 9th, 11th, 15th, and 17th wards, ops 9th, 1842 ; Isaac Doughty, jus- tice of peace for Harlem, 12th ward, May Ist, 1843 ; Jireh Bull, clerk of the'4th and 6th, July 9th, 1842 (already expired) ; Peter See, clerk of the 5th, 8th, and 14th wards, Nov. 19th,’ 1812; James T. M. Bleakley, of the 7th and 10th, May Ist, 1843 ; James H. tig of the 9th, 1th, 15th, and 17th, May Ist, 1843. The above are the only persons whose terms of pdt by limitation of four years during the present Common Council. The salary of the places occupied by Police Justices Merritt and Palmer, is $2000 per annum ; the police clerks, $1,250; the assistant justices, $1,600; their clerks, $1,200; all nice fat snug berths. Por.tcr.—Abner Peacock, one of the recently ap- fst red Patrol Watch, was arrested on Satur- jay night for assaulting watchman Clark, and also for being drunk and raising the very devil in the street. He was conveyed to the Tombs and fined $5 and costs, which pcogecnie was $7 50. This was serving him exactly right. Perer Servant Drownep —A colored man of the above name, who has recently resided in Thomp- son street, and who has been engaged asa street scavenger, was seen to walk overboard at the foot of Christopher street yesterday morning at 3 o’clock. He was immediately taken out and carried to the Fourth District Watch House, but died before medi- cal service could be obtained. Court Calendar—This Day. The Common Pleas opens to-day with a double jury, both of which will assemble at ten o’clock.— ‘One part will be held in its own room and the other in the room of the Circuit Court. Pant 1.—Nos. 1, 9, 11, 3, 7, 187, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, Pine 2°—Nos. 2, 8,10, 4, 6, 196, 12, 14, 16, 18, 198, 22, 24, 28. eeeieinae Cnatuam Tueatee.—The bills at this establish- ment present a rare treat in the performance of Jack Cade by Mr. Forrest, with J. R. Scott as Wat Worthy, and Miss Clifton,’ as Mariamne. Thorne has opénedthe campaign with the most admirable success thus far. At the close of the season, he will, no doubt, be possessed of snbstantial evidence of the public favor. BY THE Washington. [Correspondence of the Herald.] Wasuinaron, Aug. 27,—3 P. M. The Tariff—Long Speeches—Nominations, ‘The Tariff bill has not been finally acted upon in the Senate, but the vote is expected to be taken shortly. It may be defeated on the first vote, but enough, either whigs or democrats, are ready to give way to secure its passage. ‘The business of the House has been of very little public consequence to-day—private bills, principally. ‘The anxiety respecting the action of the Senate on the tariff bill, has been intense all the morning, and the Senators have gone on with the discussion as deliberately as if the session had just commenced. Long winded speeches are bad enough atanytime, but on am exhausted subject, at the end of a nine months’ session, they are insufferable. Among the nominations now before the Senate, are the commississioners under the treaty with the Choetaw Indians. They are Mr. Claibome, editor of the Natchez Free Trader; Mr. Starke, of Mis- sissippi, th Hobie 9 who testified in the difficulty between lessrs. Wise and Stanly; and Mr. Graham, formerly assistant editor of the Cincinnati Republican, and a warm friend of the President. The editorial chair of the Republican seems to have been a stepping stone to executive favor. General Harrison always regarded this paper, as the chief instrument in securing his election. It for- merly had adaily circulation of nearly eight hun- dred, and was conducted with at solemnit General Harrison promised Todd, the principal tor, a full mission, and Graham, his assistant, a sion of the second grade. President Tyler carried out the wishes of General Harrison, very pr * respecting Todd, although he was not qualified for the office ; and now he has provided for Graham, unless the Senate should throw him out, a result not at all improbehie- In any event, the President has done all that the friends of General Harrison mspected. ‘ he announcement of the Trleotien Ge John How- ard Payne, was a mistake. “The wish was father to the thought.” There was no serious © tion to the nomination, and he was confirmed without a division. Captain Clack, who was sentenced to be dismissed from the Navy by a Court Martial, and the sentence approved by the President, has been nominated to the Senate for re-instatement. The offence with which he was pearres was not of a military charac- ter, and there is believed to have been a misappre- hension on the part of the Court. The Italian Opera, Mr. J. Gornon Bennerr:— Dear Sir,— he Receive my thanks for the good opinion you are pleased to entertain of me in your eae Tues- day last, respecting the Italian operas {or the ensuing winter. I must tell you that there is nothing positively de- cided, but still I must say, that it is certainly my intention to combine with myself four or five of the best singers in the country, for the prone of pro- acing some operas. I therefore had an interview with Mr. and Mrs. Seguin, and I find both disposed to join me in the speculation, _ The opera that I have in view asa commence- ment,is a splendid one, from the celebrated Mozart, “The Marriage of Figaro,” and there cannot be another more adapted to the occasion; because the “Princes of Denmark” are five. I mean te say that the success of that opera depends entirely upon the talents of five artists—three ladies soprano and two bassi. The other parts are Go Nea My plan is this, and I am convinced that the opera will produce immense effect, if cast as follows :— Myself Figare ; Seguin , ‘The Conte Atmetiva ; sr Bassi Mre{Seguin usanna Soprano Mad’ Onto Contessa Almaviva Soprano Mrs.Horn or Mrs.Baily Il Paggio Cherubino Soprano Don Basilio. Mrs. Horn ‘Don Bartolo, Sig. Martini Antonio Mr. Latham Don Curzio’ Mr. Meyer (Marcellina and Barbarine are little parts.) With this proposed cast, the opera cannot fai the express reason that there are. five principal singers required to personate the five Princes of Deamark, e others, inferior characters. Mrs. Surroy can take her turn and perform some other opera, after the Marriage of Figaro, and many other good artists may congregate together, if they op willing to doso. This is, however, a trifling thing. _ The most important point is to raise a subserip- tion fortwelve or fifteen nights, and the second dif- spit is the theatre. The ‘National being destroyed, we shall be obliged to have recourse to a concert room, and to have a theatre fitted up for the purpose. I wish the office of the Herald was symetrically ae enough for the purpose, as I am sure you would be kind enough to offer me the free use of your es- tablishment i Tremain, dear Sir, ours, truly, De Beents. 113 Hadson st., St. John’s Park, Aug. 25. Supreme Covrt.—In the case of John A. Barry (alluded to'yesterday) it was said an opinion was de- livered by Judge Brown—it should have been Judge Bronson. Forruer anovr tHe Gark.—We learn from the Intelligencer that the ay of Washington came in fora full share of the northeasterly gale which visited this city on Wednesday night last. The storm com- menced there about half past five o’clock, and about seven o’clock Pennsylvania Avenue, from. First street to Four-and-a-half street, it is stated, was one continued sheet of water, resembling a broad river. In front of the railroad depot, from the overflowing of Tiber Creek, there was water sufficient to float boats and canoes ot large dimensions. The water rushed into all the cellars, and even into the rooms on the first floors of many houses situated on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue, between First and Second streets, causing great damage to the goods, proveloe; liquors, furniture, &c., which happened to be deposited there, and’ which, such was the rapidity of the flood, there was no time to remove. In one dwelling, which is rather lower than the rest, near the depot, the room on the first floor had tour feet depth of water in it. The wooden bridge erected at the beach across the Avenue, near the depot, gave way, both in the ventre and on the north side. The stone bridge across the Tiber, erected by the railroad company, withstood the torrent of waters which passed over and under it without injury. In other parts of the city, the flood, though not so destructive as near the railroad depot, did much damage to the property of the corporation, and pri- vate individuals. ‘The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, between Georgetown and the Little Falls, was considerably injured by the flood. f ‘The loss of property is set down in the Intelligen- cer at from between $15,000 to $20,000. Of this sum the corporation will probably suffer to the amount of $4000 or $5000. ‘The oldest inhabitants say that they have never witnessed so heavy and ert a rain since their residence in the me- tropolis. e take great pleasure in stating that the storm, contrary to all expectation, did no damage in Nor- folk. The Herald of Thursday has the following article in relation to it: — . “We were not disappointed in our auguries of the weather yesterday. About four o’cl in the morning the wind freshened up from N. E. toa brisk gale, and the rain commenced falling profuse- \y At 8 o'clock the wind hauled a little to the Southward of East, and continued to blow in gusts with great violence during the day, accompanied with rain, but without the rise of tide caused by ea from le et pera point of the comyass. e have, as yet, heard of no injury of any magni- tude. Some trees and fences have been prostrated about town. ‘The effects of the storm at sea and on the coast have no doubt been disastrous to a very great degree.” In the Chesapeake Bay-the gale was very severe. ‘The steamboat Rappahannock was to lay by for wevernt heures It is apprehended that the people in attendance at the camp meeting on Tan- gier Island, su at inconvenience from the gale and rain.—Balttmore paper. ‘nxas.—By the Santa Ana, from Galves- Po i Toctived papers to the 3d instant, but they contain no news worth pit The war against Mexico seems to be over. - me of the igrant volunteers are returning coastwise—some cre taarobiag back by way of Red River, and the others, not inclined to return at all, are about to settle on the Colorado and Brassos rivers, and culti- vate the rich soil of Texas for pleasure and profit.— N. tin, Aug..17. Loup Asupyrton in Boston.—The Mayor_and Alderman tendered to the Right Honorable Lord Ashburton, the British Minister Plenipotentiary, the use of Faneuil Hall for the reception of such of our citizens as may be desirous of visiting him. We learn that his Lordship will be at the Hall to-day at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of receiving the Mayor and City Council, and such other citizens as may disposed to visit him. The galleries will be open for the accommodation of those who a Ow dis- posed to be spectators of the reception.—Bost. Post. _ Tres 1 Mississirrt —The effect of bad legislation is nownersge manifest as in the unfortunate State published arrolton, Miss., contains 35 columns of C tor’s sales. The publisher has had to issue an extra sheet to contain the advertisements. ‘The printer's fee for advertisi: ttached to each advertisement, and amounts to $6,737. (Correspondence of the Herald.) Oweco, August 15, 1842. Owego Scomery—TDhe Herald in Owezo— Politice— Religion—A Pie-nic Party—Rescue from ‘Drown- ing. J. G. Brenyetr, Esq.— Dear Sir :— Though numerous your correspondents, I believe you have none in this part of the world. Iam, therefore, induced to give you some information concerning the events of our place, as they trans pire. Should this meet with your approbation, I will endeavour to “catch the manners {living ‘as they rise,” and inform you of all the most brilliant events, amours, &c., as they are going on among the-fa- shionables, 3 % ‘The scenery around our beautiful village is grand and picturesque, and affords many facilities for amusement; but there is a dullness pervading the business community which throws a dark pall over almost every branch-of society. We find but little to amuse or interest us at present exeept the New- York Herald ; and, strange as it may appear, there are but few numbers of your daily paper taken in this place. The host of applicants assembled at the Post Office every evening, each desirous of being the first to borrow it, was scarcely equalled by the unfortunate office-seekers who hastened our late President Harrison into his grave. 1 think if you would send your travelling agent this way, autho- rising him to take Pennsylvania State scrip on sub- scription for your paper, it would be measured out to you by the bushel, in the same way that Rath- burn & Marsh measured out their legal proceedings when taey ser their costs taxed against the New York and Erie Railroad Company. There have been various ceneis during the sea- son in our village to get up somet! ing Upon the 6o- cial, moral, political arena, to dispel the which the hard times and pecuniary ments have thrown around us; but all have been unavailing in consequence of the great diversity of opinions. Upon the social stage great and wonder- ful have been the displays to determine whom should wear away the palm of aristocracy. Upon the great wage of religion and morality, actors have played such fantastic tricks before high heaven as made the angels weep, and this too under a pre- tence of saving souls from the misery in this world, ed the Seip oes in he setts wit er Tpon the political arena lo: and aygocas, have been the debates in which ind. viduals have asserted their claims to democracy. I will only trouble you with a few reflections upon the first of these three classes. You would doubt- less be much amused to see the mock aristocracy of a village like this, undertake to imitate the flights and movements, of the nabobs of your own city. Buta few dayseince, a small party of the self-styled aristocrats who are daily seen riding through our streets in their fine carriages, with steeds gaily ca- arisoned, were seen wending their way “‘o’er the Gills and through the dales,” loaded down with baskets and boxes, on a pic nic. After selecting a beautiful and romantic spot in the wild forest, the cloth was spread—the cold repast which had been prepared by the delicate hands of the fair partici- pants, rani out—then came the glittering array of bottles and glasses; and from the warm libations that followed, one would suppose they had truly meaeseree far from the great scene of temperance reform. The first toast was drink by the ‘gallant Mr. A—,y, to the angelic Miss M——k ;_ the majestic Mr. H——d then drank to the lovely Misses A——y, **he deeply drank, drank in their smile: did heave a sigh.” The young and beardless Mr. M——k, from Ithaca, then gazed with admiration upon the Misses P——y, who numbered twice his summers ; he cast ‘a bashtul glance at the youn- er Miss M—, as if half disposed to confer the jonour of his toast upen her; at length he filled the glass of the eldest Miss P——y, to her safe return. But alas! how unfortunate that such a sparkling glass should be quaffed at so late q period of their revelry. It was late, andsome began to talk of home; as they patrolled along the wild banks ot the noble Susquehannah, plu! the wintergreen and the wild flower, a deep ci wi heard upon the hitherto quiet and unruffled stream —and now a faint and mournful scream reached the listening ear of the gallant A-—, and he plurged from the high and ed bank into the deep stream below—a moment of deep anxiety pervaded those who remained upon the bank, and Miss P—— was again embraced by her sweet companions. The joyful and the mournful part of the scene had passed —and now came the ludicrous. This small and se- lect party soon entered the cottage of an humble farmer, and in a few minutes the tall and slender form of Miss P—— was attired in the plain and modest habiliment of of a short country eat I mean, when worn by its owner ) contrast between the fashionable dress, with a full bustle, 9 feed bust, and the shert plain dress, which lacked about eight inches in length, afforded t merriment to the humble cottagers who saw them pass, DER. News rrom Ruope Iszanp.—The trial of the Suffrage prisoners, including Seth Luther, com- menced at Newport on Friday. Disaster at Nortn Benp.—A pve letter from North Bend states that when the steamer North Bend burst the connecting links of her boiler in. pas- sing that place on the 17th instant, on her way from Cincinnati to Louisville, most of the passengers were on the upper decks paring at the mound where Tepose the remains of lamented Harrison, to which circumstance they attribute their escape. Several of the crew were scalded, and the boat having been brought to off North Bend for repairs, Mrs. Harrison promptly despatched offers of any as- sistance in her power to the afflicted, which were gratefully received. Wirt maxes Wives.—Girls run wild in the woods of Michigan. They live on browse and pigeon berries; and when caught in the fall, they are as fat and plump as partridges. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT The College of Medicine and Pharmacy, Established for the Suppression of Quackery, GG BEG TO INFORM ALL PERSONS DESIROUS of obtaining medical advice, that on remitting the sum of one dollar, with a statement of their case, they willbe supplied with one dollar’s worth of appropriate medicine, anda letter of advice containing full directions as to diet, regimen, &c. Allletters must be post paid. Address W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. Principal Office of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy, 97 Nassau street, N. Y. N. B.—The Consuttine Paysician is daily in attendance at the private consulting rooms of the College. Hours from 10 till 2 o’clock. SEE THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE WESTERN DIRECTORY—An excellent opportunity for advertising. Life of Henry Clay. THE ABOVE WORK, ADVERTISED TO AP- pear in an extra New World, on Wednesday, August 31, Will not be published until Monday, September ‘Sth, in uence of the delay necessary to a pe: fect revision of the proof, sheets. Agents are requested to take notice of the postponement. For sale at No. 30 Ann street, in extra numbers of the New World, the following ‘ Books for the People:” “ Go- dolphin,” a novel by Sir E. L. Bulwer, 12} cents; ‘ Abel i ally ee gregh Srdedition, 12} cents ; “ Life f Louis Philippe, an admirable work, with three engravings, price 25 cents; “Morley Erni “4 James’ last novel, 18} cents ; “ The United Irishmen,” by Dr. Madden, an interesting account of the Irish rebellion, ee 25 cents; “ Lottery of Life,” by Lady Blessington, 12} cents. ‘Subscriptions to the New World and Every Youth's Ga zette, respectfully solicited. Agents: G. B. Zieber, 87 Dock-street, Philadelphia; Redding & Co.,8 pees 9 | Boston ; Jones, Albany ; Berford, Pittsburgh ; and post masters, ow PHRENOLOGY IS THE GREAT SCIENCE BY which ladies try to peep into each other’s character, and ag Feed ype run to Soran or other e their Imps pointed ont ; now, would le the hair off thelr foreheads they might soo for we re er and oo er ° ive subtile e ‘more nological developments’ at Walkerhstrecteone door’ Broadway, than Fowler does in a month.—Sunday Star. To be had only as above, $1 per bottle. 0G SHERMAN’SLOZENGES ARE AMONG ALL classes, and their miraculous cures in a multitude of cases. ever heard of a heauache' cured in ten minutes before the introduction of Sherman Lozenges? Who ever: heard of a bad being cured m_a few hours levy mong od did getty Shp eg what matters you, Dr. Sherman has lozenges: thing to cure you ia the shortest possible time. Tile warehouse is at 106 Nassau street. CASTLE GARDEN.—For the last time but one ine Zeesen, that sublime and terrific master piece of Py- rotechny, called the Bombardment of St. Juan d’Ulloa and the City of Vera Cruz, together with new styled pieces—All to take place this evening. GRAND GALA WEEK.—This will be a great Me A wham Museum if we may judge from the ost of attractions put maid, the reality ‘ot ‘which ie gaged another week; also M: to = Magician: lor, the aecomy wondertal fortune telling tke place every afternoon, ning. This is indeed giving @ rich diversity of entertain- ments and novelties for 25 cents. aif