The New York Herald Newspaper, September 17, 1842, Page 2

NEW YORK_HERALD « worn, Saturday, September 17, 1842. To Advertisers. Je is authorised to collect advertisement he usual es to the ad wers. fr. E. B. T: r the Herald, (> Te Weexur Henaxp, containing all the news ¢ © week, and the only full account o: the recent murder of McCoy, in the prize ring, will be published to-day at o’clock—price 6} cents per copy GG> Tue New Youx Lancer will be published tod; as usual—price 6} cents each aumber. Important News Exrectsp.—The Great Wes- tern is expected to-day with highly important new Perchance the beginning of a revo from England. lation. An Extra as soon as she has arrived. Stare or rar Country —Now that Congress ha: adj d. the members gone home to their wives, (those that have any) and others to fashionable wa- tering places, he various Secretaries of State to va- President to Virginia to re- 1 id spirits, the people are beginning soxivusly for the expected changes that will in the various branches of the Go- ‘Tugarricat, Mustcat, &c.—The veteran Brabam has been giving concerts at Cleveland, Ohio, and at various towns in Upper Canada, with unprece- dented success. He gave 4 concert on five consecu- tive nights at Cleaveland, and was solicited to give more. He and his son gave concerts at Malden and Windsor, which were crowded with ladies, officers, Se. although each night there was a terrible storm; at Malden, the ladies literally waded through pools of dirtto see and hear Braham, At Windsor, the authorities gave him up the Court House; and after the concert, the ladies danced till three in the mor- ning. At the latter place after singing the “Death of Nelson,” one of the magistrates cried out “three cheers for Braham,” which were given. An officer cried “One cheer more;” this was given, and at the close both father and son were cheered. They are going to Chatham, London, Hamilton, Toronto and Kingston, Mrs. Sutton has been giving concerts with great eclat in Buffalo. Signor Nagel and Nourritt when last heard from, were giving concerts at Quebec, with success. Mrs. Gibbs is in Montreal. No movement has yet been made to rebuild the Saint Charles Theatre, New Orleans. The Camp hout the country, in order to give uiformity to the movements of the Govern- hing, who has accompanied the Presi- ginia, will in all probability go into the Treasury Department, in the place of Mr. Forward. Mr. Webster, itis as confidently asserted, will not go back to Washington as a member of the Cabi- but will be succeeded by Louis McLane. Mr will unquestionably leave the War De- His successor is not known. The pre- seat Secretary of the Navy, Attorney-General and Postmaster. ral, wil! probably remain. And in addition to all this, there will be a very extensive sweepiug and clearing out of custom-house collect ficers, and postmasters, all over the country. st activity prevails all over this State with re- dent to net {to the fall election, because upon that is suppo- ction. gard ed to rest the fate of the next Presidential el ‘The two great parties, the locofoco and coon-skins, ats and whigs, are hard at work to en- The latter confine their exertions principally to abuse ofthe President as an individual. The latter seem, by their preliminary movements, very much incliaed to sustain him; aud they will probabiy succeed ; ia which case our State stocks | iderably. | polities, all over the country, the whigs ius are losing ground every day. will lo gene In trade and commerce there has been a very con- siderable revival. Since the passage of the new ta- riff, many mills have been set in operation, and thousands of laborers employed. And as the har- has been most abungant, and the crops of cot- ve ton, sugar and tobacco likely to be very large, we shall doubtless get through this winter more com- fortably than we did the last. We have had nearly adozen new religions start- ing up in various sections of the country, but two others have swa.lowed them up, like Aaron’s rod.— These are the Millerites and the Mormons; the former have made a million of converts, the latter will soon make five millions. Miller says the world will come to an end next March ; Joe Smith gives us 160 years more to ran—therefore he gets more followers. Pickpockets and raseals are as plenty as ever; but © MeCoy was killed by Lilly, prize fighters have en searce Parsons and pretty women are still abundant, by essing of Providence. FASHIONABLE Movemeyrs —Lord Morpeth, after making the entire round of the United States, West Indies, Canada, and the Upper Lakes, reached Al- bany on Wednesday last. He is looking very much better than when he first reached this country. Mr. Van Buren is rusticating at Kinderhook, dril- ling his troops for the fall election, and waiting to re- ceive Lord Morpeth, whom he has invited to spend afew days w m before he leaves for England. M. de Bodisco, the Russian Minister, is spending street is half built already. Inthe other southern cities theatricals are perfect- ly stagnant. Out west, Dinneford is doing a decent business, alternately at Louisville, Cincinnati and Pittsburg. In Baltimore no one is doing anything worth no- tice. We believe Willard has one of the theatres. In Philadelphia theatricals appear on the revival order. Maywood opens the Chesnut in a day or two, with the Man of the World, in which himself and daughters play. He has a pretty strong com- pany, including Miss Ayres and Richings. Char- lotte Cuslimaa opens the Walnut in a few days. She will have a good company, including self, sister, Chippendale, Burton, &e. In Boston, Pelby has the National, and Jones the Tremont, but they have poor companie: In this city the Park has revived, and with Browne, ; Burton, Placide, Williams, Abbott, Mrs. Abbott, Miss Hildreth, Fisher, &c., playing in good old co- medies. The Chatham isdoing well. Niblois about to ciose a most brilliant season. The fate of the Olympie is in the womb of time. The Bowery ap- pears to be on its very last legs. The new Italian opera, proposed by De Begnis, drags very heavily. Maine Evection —Gone all hollow for the loco- focos. They have carried governor, both branches of the legislature, and every thing else, by tremen- dous majorities. Thissecures the election of ade- mocratic Senator to the U.S. Senate, ia place of Mr. Williams, whose time has expired. From Canapa.—Nothing has yet been done, of any importance, by the Legislature of Canada. The riots onthe Wellend Canal, and the bloody fights at St. Catharine’s have ceased. Sir Allan McNab was escorted into Hamilton on his return, by a’ large procession. Several regiments are about to leave various parts of Canada for England. Sir Charles Bagot, lady and family, are all in ex- cellent health; the Governor is getting to be more popular. * Parties are ina very queer and confused state in Canada at present—the old land marks are broken up, and new party lines will have to be drawn. ‘Trade is prospering and increasing rapidly in Mon- treal and other places, and a number of new houses have been established in order to operate under the new English and American tariffs. Flour is smug- gled in on one side of the border and English manu- factured goods on the other, and they are already doing a thriving business. From rae ArGenting Rerustic.—We have re. ceived the * Argentine News,” published at Buenos Ayres, to the 9th of July inclusive. There is no news of consequence. There were fifty-two mer- chant vessels in port, of which three were Ameri- his ume in this city and at New Brighton alternate- ly. Several officers of the British army are here on their way home ; among others Col. Bunbury of the 67:h, and Lieut. Jenkinson, of Prince Albert’s own, nephew and heir of Lord Liverpool. Mr. Clay, after spending a short time at the Blue Lick Springs, and driaking very little of the water, has returned to Ashland, to prepare for his elec- thoneering campaign, which commences in two weeks in Indiana. Mr Calhoun, after attending the great dinner, given to hin at Shoeco Springs, has gone home to look after his gold mine. Daniel Webster is at Marshfield, Mass., cleaning his chowder pan, in preparation for a new bake. Captain Tyler and Caleb Cushing are in Virginia. rnor John Barney of Staten Island, late of Baltimore, is at the Astor House, preparing to as- sume his government, and to organize his cabinet afresh Toe Smith, Prophet of the Mormons, is all alive and “kicking the pricks” on the banks of the Mis- sissippi. Suvt Up.—Saratoga, Sharon, Catskill, Rock- away and the bottomless pit, are all shut. Of all aces, Rockaway is the most interesting to ident of human nature—although the latter is is. There isan amognt of impudence and inence congregating yearly at Rockaway, that furaish some of the finest specimens in human folly Some of them are in moustaches—others not. The empty block-heads—the miserable up- staris—the impudent parvenws—mixed with youth, elegance and beauty—here « beautiful bit of Cinde- reila, and there a large slice of mother goose and her chickens, form one of the prettiest melanges that | ever created a “broad haha” in a fair lady’s boudoir. Pauling is finishing a fashionable novel, describing the watering places of the age, and we should not be surprised if he has picked up on Rocka ay beacha few specimens inquartz, agate and paste diamonds, equally interesting and excrucia o the veri in both s ot the way. A sketch by and by. NP. Wns —We understand that Willis has left Glenrmary, his late country residence, for ever andadey. We have a letterfrom Owego, giving a long a rious deseription of his troubles with his neighbors there, and the can of his selling out and leeving the place. It surpasses in humor and s the froubles of Cooper with the inhabi- Orsego. Willis has brought all his pictures « with him, and intends to reside hereafter + House, or at least in this city. Come, s, go to work Asron Ho se—Messrs. Srerson & Couemay.— acqu ter the well directed efforts of these gentlemen, furnishes conclusive evidence of their ability and inclination to do every thing possible that will tend inany way to contribute to the com- fort and convenience of their patrons, They have, among other excellent arrangements, introduced the novel idea of giving soirees one evening in a week to the inmates of the house—the fourth one of which, for the season, came off on Thursday eve- ning last. The assembly, although composed prin- cipally of strangers, was graced with beauty, fash- cans. Treasury Bills in circulation on the Ist, $4,385,600. General Rosas re-assumed the functions of gov- ernment on the 4th of July. The United States schooner Enterprise was dressed out with flags on the 4th, and fired a salute, which was answered by the French, Agentine and Brazilian vessels of war in port. Admiral Brown sailed from Suenos Ayres on the 26th of June, with five vessels, a cannonade having been heard from the island of Martin Garcia. It was found that three Montevidean vessels had man aged to passthe island, and entered the Uruguay, with a view to construct a battery at Punta Gorda. Andrew Thorndike, of Massachusetts, died at Buenos Ayres onthe 13th. The loss of his son, who perished in the unfortunate steam ship Presi- dent, prayed on his mind. James Gregory Dunlevy, of New York, died on the 29th of May, and Job Fish, Jr. also of New York, on the Ist of June. From Mexico anp Texas.—We have nothing new from this quarter of the world to-day. Mexico is preparing an army to invade Texas. Texas stands ready to beat them back. The latter country is flourishing; the former is in a distracted state ; be- sides which, the United States are concentrating a powerful fleet in the gulf, in order to punish Mexico for her insolent and cheating conduct towards this country for some time past. Tue Batt at New Bricuton—Postrongp ‘tit, To-Nicut.—We understand directly from New Brighton that the ball which was to be given last night at the Pavilion, has been postponed till this evening, when it will positively take place, with its usual brilliancy and effect. The weather, we sup- pose has been the cause of this change. The whole beauty of Staten island, along with some of the fashionacles from the Astor House, will be there, and we believe some British officers. Go and see. Sineutar Lust. Tria—Moxe or tHe Boz Din- nex.— A funny trial came off this week before the Queen’s County Court at Hempstead, which has ex- cited more real merriment than any thing that has taken place relative to the Roz dinner, except the dinner itself. The Long Island Democrat of April 12th, of the present year, contained a short editorial article al- juding to the Boz dinner given in this city, and con? trasting the conduct of those attending it with that of the people of the principal cities of Virginia, through which Dickens passed on his way south. In concluding, he introduced the name of David F. Jones, First Judge of Queens county, as one of the persons in attendance, and spoke of him as a “ poor old, a up, powdered, painted creature.”— The Judge very properly considered such a picture of his personal appearance and character asa libel, and accordingly commenced legal proceedings.— The name of Judge Onderdonk, ot Kin county, was given as the author of the libel, and so proved by the publisher of the Democrat. Previous to the commencement of the suit an at- tempt was made to settle the affair, and Robert W. Mott and John A. King were select das referees. It was then ascertained that Judge David F. Jones, of Queens, was notat the dinner, but that it was Judge Samuel Jones of this city. Judge Onderdonk re- fused to make an acceptable apology, and the trial took place. The article also charged Judge Jones with residing in New York while acting as Judge of Queens. ion and intelligence. Every thing went off in good spirits, the masic being excellent, and the supper served up with liberaity and good taste, which generally characterizes the efforts of these gentle- men io all their undertaking! Metaxcuony Loss or Live.—We learn that a dreadiul accident « ed at Keesville, in this State, on Wednesday last. It appears that a mili- tary review was leld there on that day, and that a large number of persons assembled to witness the display. The bridge spanning the Au Sable river was crowded to such an extent that it gave way under the pressure, and precipitated upwards of fifty into that swift running stream. No time was lost to resene the unfortunate beings struggling in the wa- wer ; but we are pained to learn that only two or three were saved out of the half a hundred. We have not heard the names of those drowned. yA tong attempt was made to show that Judge Jones wasa ‘ puffed up” man, and that his conduct w that of a haughty, overbearing citizen, in- stead of one of plain republican habits and manners. Soine of the witnesses thought he was rather too stifl, others that he waslike other people. ape District Attorney lathered and shaved Judge Onderdonk clean through the skin, and the abuse and black washing given Judge Jones, by the counsel engaged on the o ‘ ve’ stand was of the richest colorings? 8 The jury being of the wisest so: agree, and thus endeth the first tral Noltihe: torn the Boz dinner. Several more ought to come off soon (cp It is stated by the Lexington Intelligencer,that ‘he Hon. Thomas F. Marshall has been retained as counsel for young Alexander, who murdered Lougee in Philadelphia. y Intelligence, Arxest or Counrry M’Cieesky.—This man was arrested at Caldwell’s Landing by Bob Bowyer, the energetic police officer, on Thursday night. Bowyer was going up the river on that evening on other business. When the boat stopped at Cald- well’s, a number of men came on board, among whom Bowyer recognised “ Dirty Faced Jack,” alias Collins, who was conspicuous at the fight— Bowyer made after him to arrest him, and ashe did so, aman passed him whom he thought was Sulli- van ; he then made after the latter and found it was not Sullivan; but on casting his eyes around the boat, he saw a man standing on the opposite side with his face muffled up in his coat. He went over to him and found it was Country M’Cleesky. He immediately arrested him. Some of the hands on board the boat, as usual with those blackguards, en- deavored to rescue him, but Bowyer took him down into the cabin. Bowyer thinks that Ford and Aus- tin, and others were on board the boat, but he does not know them. In order to deceive the friends of M’Cleesky,Bow- yer gave out that he was going ashore at Newburgh; on the boat touching the wharf there, several sprung ashore and gave notice to the loafers to get up a res- cue ; the boat, however, put off, and Bowyer landed at Poughkeepsie with his prisoner in irons. He then returned to the city by the first boat yesterday morning, ironed himself to M’Cieesky, and thus walked up to the Tombs, where he eafely deposited him. M’Cleesky made no resistance, but submitted to his fate, which will probably terminate his life in the State prison. He says that during the fight, he frequently called on Santord to take his man away ; on which the other replied, ‘‘ D—n your eyes, mind your own business; attend to your man, and we'll at- tend to ours ” He also said, that after the fight was over,Sullivan ran away up the hill as hard ashe could. that he (M’Cleesky) staid by M’Coy to the last. He further says, thet at the 120 round, Shanfroid said to M’Coy, “You can’t win—you'd better give it up.” To which M’Coy replied, Oh, cut my eyes open, and I’ll whip him yet,” but immediately a’ gurgling like the death rattles came in his throat, he swooned, fell back and diea directly! Horrible! M’Cleesky, after the murder, came to this city, shut up his tavern opposite the Bowery theatre, then walked up on this side of the river some dis- tance; then got a wagon and drove to Peekskill; ther, crossed the river in a smal! boat, and reached Caldwell’s only a few minutes before the steambont Swallow arrived with Bowyer on board. He was wet to the skin, having been travelling all day. It was his intention to have gone to Hudson, thence to Boston, then round to Sag Harbor, and go thence on a whaling voyage, he being a sailor. As he walked, ironed, to the Tombs, he might re- fleet on the mutability of human affairs; that there was many a slip between the cup and the lip. Only on Monday last he was walking at the head of the Spaitan Band, carrying the banner of that famous association, in company with Mike Walsh. Cris Teal, Hen Shanfroid, with other fighting charac- ters; and immediately behind them, the twenty- six carriages, full of beautiful women. So we go; and such are the effects of keeping bad company. But what shall we say of the miserable police — Here is the only man caught at the end of a week, and he caught by accident. Why did they not send men up the river to the various landings ? Why not send men to New Bedford, and other sea ports,where Sullivan, Lilly, &c., who are sailors, will go to em- bark on a whaling voyage? Let it be done now Wee there no reward offered yet? M’C. is now the Prison,and will be demanded by the authori- ties of Westchester co. for trial, as will all the other principals. McCleesky isa native of Baltimore, and eee kept a public house at the north west corner of the Bowery and Bayard street, but now occupies one in the rear of the Bowery "Theatre. He isa young man not overt eahy lire years of age, and of exceedingly mild and amiable ition, except when excited, when he is a perfect lion instrength and activity. We understand that no bail will be received. The coroner will hold an examination in the case on Monday next. Fourtner Resuvts or tue Prize Fiewr Murver. —The excitement on this subject is still intense,and those implicated by the coroner’s jury would show discretion by immediately coming forward and de- livering themselves up to the public authorities.— The opinion given that the offence is murder, is con- sidered unsound law by some of our most able mem- bers of the bar, and as itis well known that the English courts have decided in many instances that death in a prize ring was manslaughter only, there is no reason to believe that any other construction will be given to the crime by our courts. As man- slaughter is a bailable offence, no doubt that bail, in a heavy amount, would be received for those al- ready implicated. This is the first death at a prize fight that has ever occurred in this country, and the trials resulting from it will therefore be novel in our criminal history. Since the arrest of John Mc- Cleesky, one of theseconds of Lilly, he has enga- ged the legal services of Wm. M. Price and David Graham, Esqrs. Passing down the Bowery yesterday afternoon, our attention was attracted by a large hand-bill,head- ed “Bowery Theatre,” centaining below something like the following words in flaring capitals :— JAMES SANDFORD, And THOMAS McCOY, The Whitehall Boatman, Will give an exhibition at this Theatre ‘this evening, of the scene of a Prize Fight, &c. We looked with astonishment, but found that it was a bill of last week, which was still standing, to startle the attention of every passer by, from its thrilling announcement, as the first person named is a fugitive from justice, and the second laid low in his grave fromthe events of ‘a scene at a prize fight ” Comment on the character of a manager who has endeavored to foster such exhibitions through the influence of connection with the drama, is needless at this moment. Crier or tHe Court or Srssions.—Officer Har- man B. King, removed by the Mayor from the office of marshal, and who wasattached to the Upper Po- lice, was yesterday eppointed crier of the Court of General and Special Sessions,vice Jacob Hay 's, alias Old Hays,” removed. It is alleged that i King wasremoved by the Mayor because he was a whig, and that he was appointed crier of the court because he was thus removed. All fair, if it’sall true. Fortune Taunine.—A Young man named Thorn was arrested yesterday afternoon by officer Joseph, on a charge of telling fortunes at the Museum, at the coruer of the Bowery and Division street, con- traty to the statute in such cases made and provided He stated that he merely gave imitations of old Aunt Betsey,” who used to dosuch business, and the magistrate allowed him to depart until this af- ternoon, when he will give a final hearing in the case. Drownep.—On Tuesday week, a man named Daniel Washborn, aged about twenty-seven years, left the residence of his parents et Sing Sing, to sit his sister in this city, and on last Tuesday morn- ing he left her house, and yesterday morning his body was found at the foot oF Gouvernosr street. Shor Hitsetr.—A man named Daniel Maha, aged about thirty years, who, has recently been en- gaged as a cab driver, shot himself yesterday morn- ing on the pier at the foot, of Jay street with a pis- tol. The ball entered his left breast and passed through his breast, killing him instantly. No cause is known to induce the act, nor was any person pre- sent at its commission. Marine Court. Before Jude Shermai Moses H. Ogden vs John Woodruff. —The plaintiff had a tactory and resided at Elizabethtown, N. J., and also kept a cabinet store at 146 Fulton street, in this city. The defendant is of the firm of Woodrufl & Co., dry goods deal-rs, Elizabethtown. The pre- sent isan action of Trover, to recover two splendid couches, valued at $110, which it isaverred was fraudently obtained by defendant. It appeered in evidence that on the 25th April last Mr. Woodrufi went to plaintifi’s store and told the young man in charge of it that he had agreed with Mr. Ogden for the purchase of the couches,and that the clerk woulo deliver the:n to him, The young man for some time refused to do so without an order, but finally was Gerais upon by the representations made by oodruff. Mr. len denied having made anv such agreement, discharged the young man for de- livering contrary to the rules of the, store, and brought suit. the part of the defence it was shown that Mr. Ogden was indebted to defendant to the amount of 300 or $400. The counsel for plaintifl stated that the defendant suspecting his client was about to fail, put in motion what was called “grab law,” that is, getting all he could by whatever eyo The jury gave a verdict in favor of plaintifi for . For Plaintiff, Mr. Hudson. For defendant, Mr F. W. Burker and Mr. MeVey. : Brine #er neRE.—A fernale Chimpansee has ar- tiv d. She resembles a very ugly woman. Drowsrp.—A man named O'Connor, from the steamboat Pearl, at St. Louis INTELLIGENCE FROM THE Riva Istawps:—We un- derstand that extensive preparations are making on Staten Island for the inauguration of Major Barney of Baltimore, as the Governor for life of that terri- tory—in order to resuscitate its character and stand- ing in the ocean, in opposition to war fever now boiling over on Coney Island. A procession,with one hundred carriages, full of ladies in white, is get- g ready—also a ball probably to be given at the Pavilion. fects Lavenante.—Noah clubs of office beggars took a vote on the next Governor, and have agreed to sap- port Bouck. Noah is very like a Swiss minstrel, who goes about the streets playing on a hand organ, and making a dozen wax figures waltz, merely to please children. TrasH.—The mere party papers about these times, such as the Tribune, Post, Plebian, Courier, Ex- press and American. No news—no interest—no novelty in any of them. The one all coon skin— coon skin—the otherall locofoco, locofoco. Tue Currency.—Be careful what bills you take. Trouble is ahead. The financiers are preparing to make another grand haul. Danctnc To AmERrIca.—We understand from the best sources that several of the great danseuses of Europe are preparing to visit the U. States, either this winter or next spring. Taglioni is busy in these preparations—Fanny Elssler intends to come again— Cerito and Duvernay will likely come—and Ce- leste is certain. ‘The extraordinary success of Fanny Elssler has turned the brains of all the artistes of Europe. Coonskins versus Locorocos—This will be the next contest, and a very funny one, too. Monsrrovs.—We have heard of a peach measur- ing nine and a half inches in circumference. It was picked from the orchard of Mr. Moulton at Hempstead Harbor, L. I. Itallan Opera. New York, 16th Sept. To rue Eprror Heratp:— Dear Sr:— I am glad to perceive that the valuable services of Mrs. Sutton are likely to be added to the operatic troupe. But from the diplomacy of Signor De Beg. nis ] have tried in vain to discover where the opera isto be given. Can you enlighten on this subject ? A Susscriper. Answer.—We believe the locality is not yet settled. General Sessions, Before Recorder Tallmadge and Judge Lynch. Sentenced.—William Prentice and Charles Rum- ley, Chatham street clothes dealers, previously in- dicted for a gross assault and battery on Job Haskell, were fined $10 each. Albert N. Merriam, convicted of forgery in the third degree in 1839, for imitating the signature of Miller & Bancker to certain promissory notes, was then called up for sentence. The Recorder stated that this case had been carried to the Supreme Court on a bill of exceptions, and returned to this Court with directions to proceed to sentence, which was pronounced to be three years in the State prison. 3 Wm. J. Snelling, formerly editor of the Flash, ap peared in Court and presented himself in front of the bench for sentence. The Recorder stated that the other persons who had been found guilty of pub- lishing obscene sheets were to be sentenced on Fri- day next and that his case would then be disposed of. Snelling turned away, and as he was leaving the Court room remarked to the Recorder that “he should be dead before then.” He looked the very object of distress, and presented the wreck of a once brilliant but now darkened mind. Emily Tooker, who was convicted last week of keeping a disorderly house in Benson street, came into Court and was fined $100, which Prince John Davis was sent to collect, and which was paid over to the Clerk of the Court. _ £ Mary J. Yates, who occupies a house in the same street,and who was also convicted of keeping a dis- orderly house, was also fined $100. , Trial for Libel.—The trial of Dr. Lucius S. Com- stock, fur a libel upon Wm. J. Burritt, charging him with counterfeiting the preparation of Taylor’s Balsam of Liverwort, and forging the name of Tay- gre pape 2) rea f ai A ‘Mt. Mutocn, Esq., appeared for complainant, an A.L. Jorvon, Esq , for defence. ‘4 . Moses Y. Beacu was called te, pore the publica- tion of the advertisements considered libellous, as published inthe Sun. A copy of this paper was pre- sented, containing an editorial reference to the ad- vertisement alleged to be libellous. The manuscript was prong to my office by the young man who had brought other advertisements from 375 Bowe: do not know that Comstock ever saw it. Mr. Comstock called upon me to make an editorial no- tice relative to a long advertisement published in the Sun, headed “The Question Settled.” This was previous to its publication. I was on the Grand hie at the time this indictment was found, and 1 told themthat I could not see how they could fix the poeee of this advertisement upon Comstock. received the pay for the advertisement from 375 eked the place kept by the widow Thayer, and had advertised the same Balsam of Liverwort for six or seven years before, while the husband of Mrs. Thayer was living. The Recorder here asked Mr. Beach whether Mr. Comstock had crore the manuscript for publica- tion which is considered libellous? Witness answered that he did not, and that the only request made by Comstock was that he should um ae editorial reference to it, which was re- used. ‘The Court then stated that in their opinion there was not evidence sufficient to prove that defendant had made the publication. . Mr. J. Burritt, called and sworn.—I am acquaint- ed with the hand writing of Lucius S. Comstock, and think that this on the blue paper, which is a part of the manuscript given to the Sun office, is in his hand writing. viet Cross-eramined —I have not been in his store within five years. Ihave not seen him write within tour years. I have some of his writing with me, which witness handed counsel of Comstock. Iam the prosecutor in this cause. ‘Wilson Carleton, one of the clerks of Mr. Com- stock, was shown that aeeraon of the manuscript which Burritt had testified was in the handwriting of Comstock, and he stated that it was not Com- stock’s writing. i Albert L. Comstock, brother of Lucius S. Com- stock, was sworn.—I do not think this handwriting onthe blue paper is that of my brother. ‘ Wi. W. Clay, druggist, sworn.—I do not think that the handwriting on the blue paper looks at all like his handwriting. . The counsel for prosecttion here said he should rest his evidence, and was about to proceed to read the alleged libel, when counsel! for defence objected, and the Court, after hearing a short ar- gument on both sides, decided that there had been nothing like sufficient evidence to show that Comstock had authorized ia lh be or that he had written that portion of the manuscript al- leged by Burritt to have been in his handwniting he counsel for prosecution entered their ex- ceptions to the decision of the Court, and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty, which puts an_end to the case forever. The Court then adjourned to Monday next. Nrsto’s.—The “ Green Monster” has been so re- peatedly asked for during the season, the proprietor has determined to produce it on a still more splen- did scale than before. It willbe given on Monday next. The garden will be closed this evening. {cg The New York Museum, formerly Peale’s, shows symptoms of resuscitation, it having died a natural death last week. It comes forth now with all its energies revived, and clearly denotes a long and vigorous life. A new regimen has been pre- scribed—reduced prices and increased attractions— a never failing remedy in such cases. The price of admission is one shilling. The fol- towing performers will appear on Monday :—Mr. Harrington, Miss Rosalie, Mr. Kneass, Mr. Bennie, Mad’lle Emalie, and Mr. Jeronelli. A strong bill, we must confess. fg The American Museum is the most orderly and best conducted establishment of the kind in America. The immense halls are crowded with curiosities, all neatly and tastefully displayed. The performances are always rich and diversified. A day performance takes place this afternoon at four o’clock, and another in the evening. An unusual array of novelties are in preparation for next week. Cuatnam Tratre.—Mr. Wood is announced to appearin three pieces to-night—“ Antoine,” “The King, the Innkeeper, and the Deserter,” and “ Obi.” A famous bill, and one which, we doubt not, will re- ceive the applause of a full and fashionable andi- ence. Mrs. Thorne and Master Wood will also ap pear. BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL. Baltimore, {Correspondence of the Herald.} Baxtimore, Sept. 16, 1842. Outrageous Assault wpon John C. Le Grand, Esq., Secretary of State~Dangerously Stabbed—The Perpetrator arrested. Mr. Eprror :— ¢ It is with deep regret { inform you that an alterca- tion took place on Wednesday afternoon last, on the steps leading into the State House at Annopolis, be- tween John C, Le Grand, Esq., Secretary of State, and a person named Townley Loockerman,in which Mr. Le Grand received several severe and danger- ous wounds. It appears that Mr. Legrand was return- ing from dinner,when Loockerman attacked him by obtruding himself in his way, and endeavoringto ob- struct his entrance into the State House. Here a blow was made by Loockerman at Mr. Legrand,which he parried, returing one atthe same time that felled his antagonist. Loockerman, at this juncture, immedi- ately drew his dirk and made the first stab, which took effect in Mr. Legrand’s thigh, and he fell Whilst thus prostrate, he received two other stabs, one on the ribs, and another inthe abdomen. The extent of the latter wound was not known: Mr. Le- grand thought it not dangerous, though the physi- cians in attendance had given no opinion. Itis stated that Drs. Buckler, Smith, and some others of our most eminent physicians, have been sent for. We learn that Loockerman has entained a hostile feeling for some cause or other, (supposed to be a kind of hallucination of his own, without any just er even reasonable grounds) for several months,against Mr. Legrand. At present we cannot pretend to give the true cause of the difficulty. The impression is, however, that it was wholly unprovoked upon the partof Mr. Legrand. ‘ i Mr. Le Grand, as you may be sure, isa native of Baltimore, anda seen gentleman highly esteemed for his talents and other gentlemanly qualities. The true cause of the difficulty has not been ascertained. The general impression 18, that the attack was alto- ether unprovoked on the part of the Secretary. Loockermon, soon after perpetrating the offence, fled, but 1am pleased to learn, has since been cap- tured and imprisoned in the Annapolis jail, to answer at the tribunal of justice for his rashness. The latest news is that Mr. Le Grand remains in great pain, and is considered casas omy wounded. The mail from New York did not arrive here yes- terday afternoon. It isa fact indisputable that the mm | arrangements at present are in a very bad con- ition. ‘The flags of the shipping in the harbor are at half mast to-day, in respec! to the memory of Mr. Chris- tian Mayer, President of the Neptune Insurance Co., who died eee ts ; The political affairs of our city are in astate of fermentation, and se will they be until the election isover. Ishall take cognizance of these matters ft the proper time. Nothing more of special inte- rest. Yours, Ropeaicx. Philadelph: [Correspondence of the Herald.) Puiiavevpnta, Sept. 16, 1842. It seems by the papers this morning, that there wasan angry collision yesterday in the Post Office, which resulted in the discharge of one ef the clerks, and rumor to-day is, will probably, with other caus- es, end in the dismissal of the Post Master himself. This latter I think doubtful; not that I think the present incumbent is the best possible man for the duties of the office, but believe he has so managed his cards as pretty effectually te secure himself in his seat. Mr. Montgomery is out this afternoon in acard to the public, in which he pronounces the statement published, with the exception of a dis- charge of aclerk, untrue. Yesterday afternoon, the funeral of Lieutenant Robert Bogardus Parker, of the United States Army, took place with due military honor. It was at- tended by the officers of the ary and navy in the ee detachment of marilles from our Navy ard. The jury in the case of the United States vs. Several pieces of Cloth, &c., seized, which for several days past has been before the United Siazes District Court—Broadbent, claimant—rendered a verdict this morning in favor of the United States Another case involving the seizure of cloths, Xc., at the same time, and under similar circumstances, will come on before the Court on Monday next. Henry Simpson came before Recorder Vaux yes- terday, to answer to a charge of libel preferred against him by Col. T. B. Town, in publishing or causing to be published the late reports reflecting upon the integrity of the Colonelas a public officer. John Homer, residing at 77 Race street, last night asked his sister for some molasses and water, into which he was seen to pour something white, and then to swallow the whole contents; he died in about an hour alter. The powder was subsequently ascer tained tobe corrosive sublimate. Cause of ‘the sui- cide unknown. i Tom and Bill Cummings,brothers, young men,but old burglars, were this Bent convicted in the General Sessions for house breaking, and sentenced to four years each inthe Eastern Penitentiary. _ Little done in stocks to-day, without much change in prices. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! The College of Medicine aud Pharmacy, Established for the S ression of Quackery, 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. All letters must be Fon ya . ress W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. Principal Office of the Rasy of Medicine and Pharmacy, 97 Nassau street, N. Y. N. B.—The Consut tine Puysicran is daily in attendance at the private consulting rooms of the College. Hours from 10 till 2 o'clock. NEW WORK BY VICTOR HUGO.—The New World, of this week, will contain an original translation of the latest production of the celebrated French author M. Hugo, which will be worth double the price of the paper. Itis entitled, THE HANDSOME PECOPIN, and is the richest thing we have published for a long time, as all will admit on perusal. Also, two more chapters of the Miser’s Daughter, the interest of which increases ; Medical Reform ; Great Indignation Procession ; Letters from a Pedestrian; copious and interesting extracts from foreign journals ; scrap book articles ; original poetry ; editorial and literary notices ; news, &C. &c. ‘Terms—$3 a year, 6} cents single. Strangers in the city, from all parts of the country, who may design sub- scribing to a literary paper, will find the New World the best and cheay in the Union. Call and examine it. Also for sal> at No. 30 Ann sfreet, all the newest Novels, Histories, Travels, &c, issued in extra numbers, at 12} to 25 cents each. Office 30 Ann street. 6g CHATHAM THEATRE.—A splendid bill is offer- ed at this theatre again to-night, ‘consisting of the dramas of Antoine the Savage, the oa and the Deserter, and Obi, or Three-fingered Jack. Wood appears iu all three ieces. A drama entitled Sixteen String Jack, which has adan immense run in London, has been in preparation at this theatre for some time, and is shortly to be produced in @ manner that cannot be equalled in America. {g- THE KREMLIN DINING SALOONS, No. 111 Broudway.—As thisis the season that gentlemen from the South visit the great commercial emporium of the North, “Gotham,” 1, in company with a good many others, arr ved here from Georgia last week. Having heard the Kremlin spoken of very highly, 1 and: my friende were determined to give it atrial, and certainly we were not disappointed. ‘The coolness and cleanliness of the dining saloons temand our just praise, but what is of more im: portance these “iron times,” the charges so very mode- rate, notwithstanding the dinner, wines, &c. were of the best quality. We have, tlerofore, adopted the economical pian of taking furnished lodgings, and dining at the remlin. A word to our Southern’ neighbors—go thou and do likewise. A. GEORGIAN. Remarks—There are many Mobilians to whom the re marks of the Georgian may suit. Go and see. GRAND GALLERY OF NATIONAL AND FOREIGN FASHIONS.—It is important to gentlemen who study personal appearance, to be aware that the fash- ions and new arrangement of the hair, as they are to be adopted in London and Paris this winter, will be intro- duced at Clirehugh’s Grand Hair Cutting Gallery, 205 Broadway, on the arrival of the Great Western. of The public taste has ong decided in bt A Clirehugh’s system and practice of cutting and cur! “4 the hair, and gentlemen are not esteemed o! the ton Red have not changed countenance under the magic of his hand. The gallery alone is worthy of a visit. Abana alates. Aa THE METALIC TABLET AND STROP HAS feats ec for the last twenty-five years, and ewan as to the superiority of the strop from the follow! ng, eke tific gentlemen, are at present in the possession o! the in- ventor. Griscom, Dr. Mott, and Gen. J. Tallmadge, president of the American Institute; M. Millikin, cutler to the Royal Navy of En, ; J. Carter, cutler to the pe Navy of France. jas also received first prem:ums \t e Americen Insitute wings Ie it has been exhibited a fe petition. Sold b; G. SAUNDERS, Inventor and Manufacturer, 163 Broalw iy. DR. LIN’S CELESTIAL BALM OF CHINA.— A positve cure for the piles, and all external ailings—all jnternal irritations brought to the surface by etion with this Balm ; so in coughs, swelled or sore throat, tight- ness of the chest, this appliedon a flannel will re- lieve and cure at once. Fresh wounds or old sores are ra- pidly cured by it—to be found only at 71 Maiden lane. ftg@- MISERABLE WEATH JUST THE KIND to give people the blues ora cough. If the former, some of Sherman’s Camphor Lezenges will dispel them at once, they do hesdaches, palpitation, lowness of splits, or seasickness. If they have a cough or cold, Sherman's Cough Lozenges willeure themin a few days, as is known by many of our acquaintances, Dr. Sherman’s warehouse is at 106 Nassau street, one door above Ann. Agents, 8 State street, Boston, and 3 Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia. HORSES THAT HAVE INE, SPAVIN, Wind-Galls, oo. are cured by Roofs’ Specific ; and foun- dered horses entirely cured by Roofs’ Voundet Ointment. ak oe. all horsemen, and go amd get it at 71 Maiden —_ Og- REVIVAL OF BUSINESS.—Business is sai oe reviving, but in the salo of Peasc’s Clarified Kesence ct Hoarhound Candy, no revival is needed, for'the public are too well aware of its merits to let it slack. Its increase of sales since its fame first became established in commu: nity asa destroyer of coughs, colds, consumption, asth- ma_.&c. ke. isa full proof of the estimation in which it is held by the public. ‘The most eminent men in all profes- sions testify daily to its worth. ‘This is the season when its efficacy is most apparent and most needed. Be careful in time. "This invaluable article is sold st 45 Division st. and by Zieber, 87 Dock street, Philadelphia; Redding & Co. Boston; Robinson, 110 Baltimore street, Baltimore; and by Mrs. Hays, 139 Fulton st. Brooklyn. hed BEWARE OF OILS FOR THE HAIR.—They debilitate and relax the very vessels that should be strengthened and stimulated. A moment’s reflection will convince any sensible person of this The use of oily matter causes more ness than all other cause:. La- dies, remember this, and let your toilet be furni hed with the Balm of Columbia—a spirituous extract of the most tonic and astringent roots, but no alkalies whatever,with the most fragrant perfume. Near two hundred cases of late and positive restoration of the hair by it, are report- ed by living subjects, and nearly all the fashionables use itasa Merlume ‘and purifier, even if bf are not losing the hair. Immense quantities are sold only at 71 Maiden lane.—New York Express. THE NEWYORK MUSEUM OPENS ON Monday next, under different management. New brooms, they s: weep clean, and the one ‘he manager har intro- duced will brush away the cobwebs of prejudice which have long clang to this establishment. He has seduced the price to one shilling, and put forth greater attract ions than were ever before’ presented for double the money. ‘The following performers will appear :—Mr. Harrington, Miss Rosalie, Mr. Kneass, Mr. dennie, Mad’lle Emalie, and Mr. Jeronelli. 0G- ARRIVAL OF THE’ GREAT WESTERN.—In since, we stated afew home ing, etc., little thinking at the moment, the coat would fit so easily as to raise the gall and wormwood of a feeble competitor. Phalon, of 214 Broadway, the “native genius” alluded to in reply, acknowledges he is not so high by one story a8 his neighbor ; his customers have long thought so, anil he acknowledges the soft impeachment of having robbed others of their custom by honorable competition, having twice borne off the palm in being awarded the premium atthe Fair of the American Institute. ‘Allusions to the source from whence honest tradesmen sprung, only recoils on the head of the would-be-parv enue “Honor and fame from no conditition rise, ‘Act well yonr part, there all the honor lies.” Phalon has jus! introduced new and valuable articie, “ Dahlia Cream,” for causing the hair to grow luxurious- ly, stay its falling out, and giving ita bright glossy, jet black color. G- PUFF ! PUFF !! PUFF '! !—Good reader, did you ever get hold of one of the Don’s superior fine flavored Regalias, which are dispensed at the Spanish House, 256 Broadway ? If yea,then we need not dilate upon their merits. If nay, then we pity thee; here we sit in our good old Knickerbocker arm chair, anon, puting a whiff, (that would be a caution toa locomotive)’ and writing articles on the depraved state of the morals uf this good city of Gotham. Lord Byron wrote under the inspiration of gin and water, bah ! give us one of the prime Havanas sold at 256 Broadway, and we will ask no better inspiration ; why, they aré acertain cure for the blue devils, and help ones cares and troubles to vanish into thin air. Strangers and others, will do well to call, just to test our recommendation. Herald Bulletin of News, ‘The Herald Bulletin of News is kept at the north-west corner of Fulton and Nassau streets. On the arrival of the morning mails, at eight o'clock, A. M.—and also of the eyenimg mails, at fouro’clock, P. M., the latest intelligence from all parts of the world, may be found on the Herald Bulletin Board, at this corner. Let ev: wayfarer stop and read. Advertisements of all kinds taken at the office. Herald General Printing Office. ‘The General Printing Office, capable of doing all sorts of printing, such as books, ey , bills, cards of all lescriptions, is now open at the Herald Buildings, entrance from au street—Joseph Elliott, Printer. Friday, September 16—6 P. M, ‘The sales at the stock board were uncommonly small this morning, with little variation in rates. Delaware and Hudson fell 1}, Mohawk }; Harlem rose {. The Mo- hawk, the Harlem, and the Long Island Railroads, appear to bestaggering on their last legs; covered with debt and with receipts far short of their expenses, they continue to move only under the sickly influence of speculators. The frosts of the coming winter will probably be as fatal to them as to consumptive human beings. ‘That recently exploded rattle-trap, the Bank of Lyons, is probably one of the most beautiful specimens of corpo- rate integrity extant. It is stated that one half of its capi- tal, or $100,000, was loaned to a large miller firm at Black Rock,and that in settlement of that debt, the bank actually took $80,000 of its own stock, and $30,000 of bubble real estate, realizing for the debt perhaps $5,000. The whole concern is not wortharush. This system of taking stock for debts and property is a most serious evil in our bank- ing concerns. We recently had occasien to speak of it in the case of the Mechanics’ Banking Association, when its officers saw proper to part with some of its best property in exchange for its own stock. We cannot learn that the commissioners have taken steps against the concern, al- though they must be aware of the utter ruin and public loss which has attended similar conduct in the Bank of Lyons. ‘he sound and well conducted banks under the sa’ety fund, are exposed to an additional tax of $30,000 to $100,000 by the misconduct of that bank and the neglect of It was rumored in Wall street by the few friends of Boor- man, Johusten & Co., that two of the committee of brokers who passed upon their case, had contracts of a similar na- ture outstanding with Jacob Little & Co., the fulfilment of which was contingent upon the fate of Little & Co.'s contract with Boorman & Co. The statement is the merest fabrication imaginable. Little & Ce. have probably had contracts with every broker in the street in Kentucky stock, and have received hundreds of shares under circum- stances precisely similar to those under which Boorman & Co. repudiated. That there are unfulfilled contracts out- standing between any ofthe parties referred to is evidently false, from the mere fact that they are still members of the board, which could not have been the case had they con ducted themselves as Boorman & Co. have done. Had they so done, the brokers, bad as they are represented, would have sent them to Coventry, and not again admit- ted them to the immunities ofthe board. In domestic exchange there is but little doing. The Banks of Virginia have probably resumed their specie payments to-day, in which case specie payments and a uniform currency will have become completed along the Atlantic border, and Alabama will remain the only black sheep. The rates of bills to-day are as follow: Curnaxe Rates or Banx Notes ano Domestic Brits. eR iank Notes. ‘Exch ange. Boston: ++ +++ ++ par sty Philadelphia: ++ +par aby Michigan There has been again a fair business inexchange done forthe steamer, for which the mail closed to-day. The rates have been very firm, and may be quoted at the close as follows:— Rares or Foreign Brurs x New Yorn. June 15 July | 6 7 ek ost ey Seas ndon, 68 * a sea a Hendon, 5 sth ay 5 sig a5 90 S37Mfautaie 5 30 ana Amc. Bam Mke BRK AG wo wh 1 3m yea ‘a Sig a, 3 fambure eas Tha SK Teale | a8 For specie there is no great demand; it continues to flow in from abroad, but finds its way to the southern ports in payment of produce. It may be quoted as follows Mexican, 34 a prem. Patriot Doubloons, pion Spanish Dollars, 7 Spin. Doubloons,' $16 al6 25 Five Frane Piec’s 9091 Sovereigns, 184a 4.96 Money continues to be exceedingly plenty, and the banks are in search of a proper employment for their funds. The new issue of Treasury notes to come upon the market, will probably meet a demand from that quarter. ‘The tariff has as yet had no material influence upon it. Its tendency has hitherto been to check trade, and therefore the demand for money. Had the duty been low so as to have admitted goods freely,the cash system of collecting would have caused a demand for money for custom house purposes; as itis, that demand is light. Notwithstanding that money is plenty, stocks do not seem to come into favor, with the exception of the United States stock, and those of New York State and City. The Comptroller of New York State has issued proposals for an additional $250,000 of the 7 per cent authorised at the last session. his will probably be readily taken up, but the uncertain state of the coming State election, involving ax it does in some degree the question of mternal improvement, ren- ders capitalists a little cautious of that description. | There is a better feeling getting up in relation to the United States stocks, and it is probable that after the treasury notes are issued, the balance may be taken. The prospect is, however, that a new Joan will be needed at the coming sersion of Congr The following is a table of the latest quotations for stocks. The public sales have been exceedingly small, but private sales for investment of the best descriptions have been to a fair extent:—