The New York Herald Newspaper, September 30, 1842, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. York, Friday, September 30, 1844- \venraia Sumscutsens taxe Norice—New Ax From and after Oct. 1, 1842, the Philadelphic bscribers tothe Herald will please pay the carriers, at Pan RANGEMENT Jof every week, 15 cents; and, including the Sun day H@rald, 17) cents, being in the same proportion 4s heretofore. All who have paid in advance, will, of course das Those who cannot conve ers every week, can renew their su! 1 advance, at the office, Third and Dock street. © Herald is published by the proprietor, entirely on rangemeat is made to roachment of the credit system. The ex- circulation of the New York ttown ia the United States, and ronders it a valuable medium for Jers left with the subscriber, will be scrip. | usual, sh principle, and the above ar th and increasing , in every city a ughout the cou’ iver ZIEBER, Third and Dock sts, Agent for the Herald. rita, Sept. 29, 184 Newspaper Movements—Extra, s Gueat Sreecu iv Boston.—We have sent corps of reporters, to report verbatim the great distinguished Statesman, to be delivered on It will probably be received and published rely at this office, on Saturday next, inan EXTRA ALD, in advance of every other paper in New York Ovn News Bucueri,—All the latest and most interest 4 both foreign and domestic, can be found daily, till 10 o'clock at night, onthe HERALD ULLETIN BOARD, at the North-west corner of Fulton and Nessau streets, which is now the great centre of intel. igence for New York—and where advertisements can be ceived daily, on cash terms exclusively, for the New Yon Henaco, which has a regular circulation of 30,000 being the largest circulation of any two or three ery in New York, notwithstanding every false t to the contrary. Let every business person act est interests. n sa copies Lew Axorner Exraa Herap—Samine or tae Aca- As the Acadia sails from Bosion to-morrow to Liverpool, her letter bags will close in this city They are at the Postoffice, Harn- We shall publish an Extra ree o’clock, containing the latest Amer- \ political and commercial news to go by her. ,1a.- this afternoon s and Gilpin’s. Her \cQuirraL OF THE Mr. Verren.—By our report in this day’s paper, it will be seen that this in- ing trial closed yesterday by an acquittal of Mr. Verren, under circumstances that re- fleet the deepest condemnation on all those who have been concerned in the conspiracy against his ne and reputation, secorder Tallmadge with great propriety and feeling, has ex- Rg he Rev. d his entire concarrence with the verdict. case has beena most remarkable one, in its ion—its prosecution, and its termination. erren was only made the stepping stone toa political intrigue—his feelings, and those of his complished lady aud connections, out- ely toreach, by indirection, another pur- ertained by other parties. His miserable utors will yet receive their deserts. ular management of this cause, on both sides, we have heard many curious opinions, Ogden Hoflman was flowry, pathetic, but rather flimsy—Hugh Maxwell strong, powerful and elo- queat—Western not much of any thing in particu- Of the jur—but Attorney General Barker, it would seem, has lost a good deal of reputation, both as a man of talentsund education. How comesthis? Apropos— We have been cited to appear before the Court to r » a complaint made against some error 1 ur reporter, but we suppose it will satisfy the honorable court, if we discharge this reporter, withont invoking the aid of the writ of habeas corpus, kin: Procruss or RervpiatiIon—Tuk Cask oF Boor- way & Jounsron.—The “Courier and Enquirer” of y y, has a | r¢ ‘ong, lumbering, pompous, absurd riicle, on the famous case of private repudiation, dby Boorman & Johnston. In this ar- York Herald and the Board of Bro- kers are shown up with wonderful froth and a great display of flummery. Thisis a droll movement. The organ of Wall street repudiation has been selected with great pro- priety. A newspaper establishment that has been yielding for years from $10,000 to $20,000, accord- ing to its own showing, and yet has to take the benefit of the act for $200,000 of debts, is a very ap- propriate vehiele for the publication and defence of mereantile doctrines that are on a parallel with Mississippi repudiation. What are its motives for sncha course we know not. When the Courier and Enquirer, on a former occasion, abandoned its hos- tility to the United States Baak, and became its ad- vocate, a certain $52,000 wasexhibited, in due pro- cess of trial, on the debit side of the account of a certain establishment. When the late exploded Baltimore Trust Company was eulogized in the same concern, the books of that company also ex- hibited a certain $1000 in a similar position. Yet, we will impute nothing but honestly to the motives, whatever we may think of the arguments of the Courier & Enquirer. We are willing to allow all parties concerned the utmost purity of character —the greatest integrity of purpose. At our leisure hall take up the case as presented by the Cou- and show the world that the moral principles contended for by Bowman & Johnston, and their friends, are precisely identical with the doctrines of repudiation but forth by Mississippi—and that no commercial community can ever expect to create contidence—or establish mercantile integrity, if its leading merchants—its leading financiers—or its leading lawyers, countenance such doctrines. We cast aside the idle special pleading founded on the ssumed bad character and doubtful position of the oard of Baukers—we cast aside the quibbling ar gument raised on the question of referees—we shall go at once to the root and branch of the case, and show, by an incontrovertible appeal to the common sense of mankind, that the principles contended for by Bowman & Johnson and their referees, are de- structive of all honor, all integrity, all confidence in commercial dealings—that it is in fact ‘a chapter of the same demorahzing code, from which spring repudiation of State debts—the enactment of laws—the suspension of banks—in short, that it honor and dishonesty in trade, stalking forth hange in habiliments Made up in the quitps ubbles of the lower order of the legal pro- This we shall do, and that soon. is practis ticle the New we pieaL Invent s the winter session ap- , the numerous Medical Colleges through- Union, are making great efforts to attract The Louisville Vaiversity is the most z sch of medicine in the west. In enerable University still main- tanding’and prosperity. The Penn- sylvania } il College is also very flourishing The-Stuyyvesant Institute School in New York has proved a failure. ‘The rejection of all its pupils who applied to the Navy Board has created much alarm amongst students. It is rumored that Dr. Mott,the main support of the school, intends re- turning to Paris. The College of Physicians and Surgeons in this city, is, therefore, in a fair way of again having the field to itself. A private val school under the auspices of Dr. Nelson, brated Canadian Surgeon, is about to be din this city. The College of Medicine and Pharmacy, is ina very flourishing condition, and doing much to effeet the promotion of pharma- catical seience, and the prevention of the sale of pernicious nostroms flourish Philad tains its | phia, the Saiine or tre Wesrern.—The Great Western atled yesterday attwo o'clock. Thirty-six passen- gers only wentin her. She returns again early in November. Prosprot or a Risk intake Prick or Lanp.—In hundred and forty-eight years from this time, sccording to accurate calculation, there will be one oe inan being for every acre of land on the globe. LaTuRE or Conngoticut.—It is to meet w Haven on the 25th of October. | Srave ov raz Cousrry.—Sitvation Puatic | Avpains.—This lovely coumtry—this extensive land | of promise—this everlasting prairie, with the Rocky Mountains on one side, the Allegamies on the other, ind the everlasting Niagara along side, is in the most happy, pro-perous, envious, mixed and chec- juered condition that any country ever was in,since the time that the children of Israel were ruled by udges, prophets, priests, and pedlers that elapsed trom the time of Jeshua to that of Saul. Govern- ment, religion, legislation, education, currency, fi- nance, morals, trade, manufactures, theatricals, fashions, amusements, crops, corn, cotton and to- bacco, are all in the most blessed state of excite- ment, effort, mixture and confusion, with several strong streaks of piety and honor running through the mass of humanity, like a golden vein in a block of beautiful Parian marble. The Executive Administration of affairs is in a state of abeyance almost, in consequence of the quarrels of the two parties and the jealousies of leading men. Neither isit certain yet what changes may take place in the cabinet, or what policy the general government will pursue, till the position of Mr. Webster is defined. According to all appear- ances Mr. Webster will not leave the cabinet yet— but all isin doubt and confusion. A few days will determine this matter. The great question of State repudiation begins to attract public attention—and the country will soon be called upon to examine the morale of this princi- ple, and to determine what itseffects may be on the credit and character of the republic. We do not—and cannot believe that repudiation will pre- vail for ang length of time. There is yet a strong feeling of religion, honesty and integrity, diffused throughout the nation, that will never rest under such an imputation In relation to polities, it is very probable that the whigs, as a party, will be defeated in the ensuing elections, as in the recent ones. Mr. Clay’s chances will be obscured—but not blotted out altogether. The real contest for the Presidency does not come on till 1844, and all the present trials are mere guer- rilla fights, which mean little. Our currency is improving by the process of sus- pension and liquidation among the banks. Prices have almost decreased to the lowest standard— and trade, in the necessary channels, has bright- ened up—although the depression among all opera- tors is as low as ever. In moral and religious affairs, there is evidently a new spirit beginning to appear in many new quar- ters. This is the best symptom of the times that has yet been developed. There is a great deal of folly, pretension, absurdity, and prejudice— but pure, ancient, and real Christianity is springing up in se- veral quarters, like a well of living waters, that will soon make itself be felt in all the avenues of exist- ence—in government—in creeds—in trade—in fi- nance—in repudiation—and in every other element of human corruption. We are not forgotten in heaven. This blessed Union is certainly the fa- vored nation, in these latter days. Tue Fact Camraicn—Tue Wuies 1n Motion,— The meeting of the whigsin National Hall, on Wed- nesday evening, may be considered the opening of the great fall campaign, leading up gradually to the battle of Waterloo in 1844. We havejnoticed their opening, and we give them credit for the gallantry, candor and honesty ot their avowals. Dudley Selden, Phillip Hone, and the whole lot deserve great credit. They have, at last, openly avowed their principles and their purposes, like men of honor. They are in favor of distribu- tion—declare for a National Bank—go for a high tariff—are against the veto power—call Captain Ty- ler “an unprincipled traitor’—and above all, go tooth and nail for Henry Clay for the presidency. Daniel Webster will be denounced, if he remains in the cabinet— General Scott is laid upon the shelf —the Erie Railroad must be completed by the State —the enlargement of the canal followed up—and if necessary as many millions more borrowed as are wanted to do all these things. In short, the whigs avow their purpose openly, to go for measures that will revive the times of 1836, by re-organizing credit through the means of legis- lation. On these points they heartily and warmly oppose the policy of the democrats—and also the gnste milliew of Captain Tyler. They go for the whole leaf or no bread—and to!accomplish their pur- pose, and bring out the people to vote in their favor, they mean to bring into the field “the same old coon,” singing songs, log cabin, hard cider, &c. We like this. We shall now have a contest on principle, on intellect alone—and we trust it will be so decided, without riots or brute force. The whigs have had a majority in New York—they must now pursude them to come out. We pause for the other side now. FasnionaBté Movements.—Lord Morpeth returas to Europe in the Great Western. Sir Wm. D. Stew- art is still in this city preparing for his trip to the Rocky Mountains. The Hon. Caleb Cushing passed through this city the other day, on his way to Massachusetts; it is yet uncertain whether he will take a place in the Cabi- net. Much depends on Mr. Webster’s movements. The President is stillin Virginia. John C. Calhoun arrived at his seat at Pendleton. S. C., a few days since, and will perhaps remain there till November, at which time he will make a journey to New York to inspect the nakedness of the land. Martin Van Buren is rusticating at Kinderhook, and preparing himself for a nomination to the next Presidency, if he can effect it. Henry Clay is very busy in the west. The Governor of Coney Island attended a great winesale inthis city yesterday. His Excellency John Barney, the Governor of Staten Island, is in Boston, superintending the movements of Daniel Webster. Nicholas Biddle is rusticating in Andalusia, very quiet and very retired. He is studying literature and the fine arts, having abandoned all financial affairs. J. Horsley Palmer, the great London financier, and author of many tracts on finance, is still in the city, looking after the assets of the North American Trust Company, but the longer he looks the smaller they get. All our fashionable people have returned to the city, and the watering places are quite deserted,with the exception of New Brighton, which is still throng ed with visiters, as 1 is new one of the most deli- cious spots on the continent, from the salubrity of its climate, and the delightful character of the scene- ty by which it is surrounded. The city of New York was never so full of strangers. All our hotels are crowded to suffocation. Imvorrant Lerrer FRoM General James Ham- ILTON, Now IN EvRopEe, ADDRESSED To THE Hon. Joun C. CaLwoun, oN THE ConpUCT oF THE States AND THE CURRENCY OF THE CounTRY.—We have re- ceived by the British Queen steamer, a highly im- portant letter for publication, addressed by General Hamilton of South Carolina, now in London, to the Hon. John C. Calhoun, discussing the effects pro- duced on American reputation by the discredit of the States, and treating at large on the measures that should be adopted for the reorganization of the currency of the Union, and the restoration of the credit and integrity of the several States. It will be published to-morrow at length. Important From New Granapa.—We have re- ceived by the brig American the following highly important intelligence from New Granada: — It has been decreed by the Congress of New Gra- nada that all the privileges which have heretofore been given to the French and English in opening a canal through Panama be forfeited and withdrawn, and the project of connecting the Atlantic with the Pacific be thrown open to competition of the whole world, This is an important movement, and exhibits the liberal policy of the government of New Granada. We should not now be surprised if some enterpri- i of America should, in anticipation of others, take hold of this vast project, and open a communication with the Pacific by the Isthmus of Darien, and thussave thousands of miles in the voy- age of our ships to that ocean. We shall soon see | what will be done, Larest News rrom Wesrougsrer County- Taurspay Eveninc.—At the opening of the Coart of General Sessions of Westchester county, at Bedford this morning, John McCleester, James Sullivan and George Kensett were arraigaed under indictments for manslaughter in the first degree, in acting as principals in the pnze fight at the death of McCoy, and for riot and assault and battery in the fight oa Hart’s Island. They severally pleaded not guilty, and were remanded for trial at the Court of Oyer and Terminer of that county on the 21st of Novem- ber. It is supposed that Judge Ruggles will be ab- sent from the county at the time fixed for these trials, and ashe has recently been officiating for Judge Kent oa Long Island, it ispresumed that the latter gentleman will preside at White Plains during the Session of the Oyer and Terminer. Indictments for Manslaughter in the first degree have been found by the Grand Jury of Westchester, against Christopher Lilly, James Sandford, Henry Shanfroid, William Ford, George Kensett, James Sullivan and James Murphy. No bills have been found against captains or own- ers of steamboats who conveyed passengers to the different grounds, nor against any of the passive spectators. Sullivan was taken up on Wednesday evening by officers Smith and Frame and deputy sheriff Wood, of Peekskill. They placed no irons upon him as is etroneously stated by some of the city press, nor did he evince any disposition to do aught than obey the directions of the officers. They arrived at Hastings about eight o’clock in the evening, when the whole male population of the town were assembled to see “the fighting man.” Not being in irons the utmost astonishment and surprise was expressed by the as- sembled crowd, and to such a height has the horri ble been represented relative to this man, that some of the spectators asked “if it was true that he ne- ver eat any thing but raw beef?” He was placed in the same “cell,” (which is con- structed of heavy planks and located in the upper part of the Court House,) with McCleester and Kensett, both of whom were ironed, and the latte, chained to the floor. Sullivan very politely refused to allow the ‘‘ruf- fles” to be placed on his wrists, and he was allowed to remain tree from shackles over night. His counsel, who were in attendance gave notice that they should apply forjbail, which the court stat- ed would probably be granted*in a heavy sum. Se- veral wealthy men are prepared to enter sureties for his appearanee at Court as soon as the sum is fixed. No bail was offered for either M’Cleester or Kensett, nor does there appear to be any disposition on the part of their friends to procure it. Unless obtained this week, they will be conveyed to prison at White Plains on Satur- day, to await the decision of the Court of Oyer and Terminer. The punishment on the indictments for man- slaughter in the first degree cannot be less than seven yeara’ imprisonment in the State prison, and may extend for Ilfe In the cases for riot, &c. at Hart’s Island, fine and imprisonment in the county rrison, or both. All the suits on which indictments have been found are set down for trial at the Oyer and Termi- ner, and the Grand Jury of the county has closed its session and adjourned. Snilivan states that his clothing, ship-stores, and trunk, were on board of the ship Union, for New Orleans, in the stream at the time he was arrested, and that she was to have and did sail the next day. In the meantime he sent down and obtained his trunk, baggage, &c. Passages had been taken and paid for for four passengers, two of them being for Ford and Sullivan. They intended to go to New Orleans, and thence to ‘ A Most Vine Sianper.—The “Albany Argus” copies an article from a vile, lying print of this city, imputing to us the purpose of screening the prize- fighters that murdered McCoy. We have only to say, that the imputation is a base and beastly false- hood. Important from Bosten—Mr. Webster's Por sition in Public Affairs, We have just received the following despatches from one of our superb corps of reporters now in Bos- ton, there waiting to report the grear speech of Dan- iel Webster, defining his position. All the worldis going to Boston to see immortal “Black Dan,” heave a load off his stomach. It will be seen that Daniel Webster does not tarn upon John Tyler, as the ceonskin cabinet did, and treat him like a pickpocket. Whetherhe leaves the cabinet or not, it seems no onehas a right to ask—the future will decide it. The speech of Mr. Webster will be the great feature of the day. It will fall like a thun- derbolt on the ultras of both parties—locofoco and coonskin. Dear Sir:— At last you héve stirred up even the Boston pa- er to a discussion about Mr. Webster. The New ork cy ely are all wrong in this matter except the “Herald.” It was all along Mr. Webster’s desire to deliver a sveech, and le would have done so last Thee had he been well enough. There have been great efforts made by some politicians to induce him not to deliver a public speech ; and his contrary de- termination has thrown evefy thing in the whig po- litical ranks here into confusion for the time being. He was asked, whether he meant to define his posi- tion in his pong He replied, *ie~ Pele sngteat I certainly shall define, and justify all my past pro- ceedings in the cabinet.” ‘But do you not mean to state your intention to resign, either now or shortly ?” ‘* That’s a question that no one has any right toask me. I shall speak of past aud present oc- curences, and leave the future to take care of itself.” Mr. Legare is at the Tremont, and occupied in a round of visits. Major Barney, of Baltimore, Go- vernor of Staten Island ison his tour; he is always surrounded by beautiful women, walking, talking, Re or dining out, and is the preux chevalier o1 the age. Forrest and Miss Clifton opened at the Tyemont last night, in the Lady of Lyons. He played exe- crably. The house was crowded. Rice and Yan- Soe Hill have just concluded a good engagement ere. , Business is very brisk, and crowds of visitors ar- rive daily at this excellent house, and ride out to Mount Auburn, Mr. rabing’s beautiful gardens, the Monument, Navy Yard, &c. Ellsworth, the great walker, has only one week’s more work to do, before he finishes the one thousand miles in one thousand consecutive hours. Mark me—he will do it. He looks most ghastly—only sleeps part of each hour in the night—never in the day Isaw him do a mile in 7 min. 48 sec., and he kept a horse on the trot all the time to keep up with him. He is a small man, about 32 years old. Tremont House, Boston, Tuesaay. ‘ours, B. Tremont Hovse, Boston, Wednesday. } Dear Sir :— Mr. Webster has just arrived from Marshfield, and appears much improved by his recent visit to his home, and a little hunting, shooting, and fishing ex- cursion. There is how no doubt whatever that he will deliver his great sjeech the day after to-morrow at Faneuil Hall. It will be a great movement, and may be like a bomb thrown into an enemy’s camp. It will scatter several of the miserable trading - cians here and in New York so thoroughly, hat it will be difficult to collect them again. You have no idea of the excitement your remarks about Mr. Webster have created here. The papers would not have published the speech until Monday morning had you not sent on here to have it specially report- ed for the “* Herald.” In consequence of that move- ment, the “Daily Advertiser” will have three re- rters—Mr. Chandler, and two gentlemen named Hale, nephews of Edward Everett. The ‘ Atlas” will have Mr. Brewster, Mr. Story, (a cousin of the Judge’s,) and another—Mr. (iiles, I believe. The “* Boston Courier” will have two—Mr. Tileston and another from the American, Mr. Legare left this morning for Providence. Mr. Curtis, * a Collector, nas arrived here to hear the speech. Forrest payee Richelieu last night to a, crowded house at the Tremont. Blake is doing a good buei- ness at the National. B Avorner Eartuquaxe.—We learn from Captain Mason, of the Dexter, arrived last evening from Port au Platt, that a few days previousto her leaving there were several very slight shocks of an earthquake.— No damage, however, was done. Trade there of all kinds was very dull, partly eau- sed by the deranged state of the currency. The President had called in all the ten dollar bills in consequence of the many counterfeits in circula- tion the New York State Agricultural society at Albany=Second Annual Exhitbition— Sept. 27, 88, 29, 30—1842. . _, Tae Sociery. It was organized in 1832. ae Its objects are the improvement of the condition of agriculture, horticulture, and the household arts. James 3. Wadsworth, Esq., of Genessee, Livingston Co. in be ES peace Henry S. all, of Court: landville, Correspons Secretary, ant jather Tucker, editor of the ene Cultivator, is the Re- cording Secretary. Exursrrions. The first was last year, at Syracuse—the second this year at Albany—next year at Rochester. oe ‘ak Grounps. The fair is held Site pens. on the beautiful grounds adjoining the New Bull’s Head tavern, Troy Road, on the northern bor of the city of Albany. The grounds embrace about twenty acres, all en- closed with a very high board fence. Admittance, one ams Ds. Sept. 27, 1848 rest Day, Tugspay- . On arriving at the grounds, we found them cover. ed with a multitude of tents and buildings. About thirty very neat and beautiful tents were spread for the convenience of the people in case of rain. There was one very large circular tent. Another long tent was got up bythe mechanics of Albany, and appropriated to mechanical articles. A large wooden building had been erected, and is appropri- ated to the horticultural departments. The grounds in every direction are covered with agricultural 1m- plements,,to the trial of which this day is set apart. ‘Among the multitude and variety upon the ground, we were particularly struck with the piewing _ 1. Proueus—About a dozen varieties, all ex- tremely well got up, and some of them of a new and peculiar construction, and bearing evident marks of uulity. 2. Cunrivarors—Four or five varieties. 3. Stoaw Currers—About a dozen kinds. 4. Turasuine Macuines—Four varieties; one of which we were assured would thrash 500 bushels of wheat and 1000 bushels of oats ina day. We saw it in operation, and could not doubt its powers. 5. Ber-nives.—One—Pitt’s, 6. Conn Sueniens anp Corn Crusners.—Seve- ral varieties. . 7. One Rearing Macuine.—Highly spoken of— made by Mr. Obed Hussey, of Baltimore. It is said to be capable of reaping 20 acres per day. 8. Onk Hay Press.—By Mr. Jacks—invented by aMr Vanhooven, of Catskill—said to work well. 9, One Sixx Resv —By Mr. Jones. 10. Stuk Cocoons, Reetep Sik anp Manurac- turep Six.—Entered by Mr, Polhemus, agent of the Auburn State Prison. is a large assort- ment, and said to be very fine. Tue Truat or Provaus. This was commenced on the afternoon of the first day, but was adjourned to the second day. i REMIUMS. ‘The list of premiums amounts to about $2000,and embraces almost every variety of farm stock and implements, farm and garden ucts, butter, cheese, maple sugar, silk, and other domestic ma- nufacture, &e, ANDMULS. An unusually and unexpectedly large stock of fine animals have arrived upon the ground. These however will be particalarly noticed hereafter.— They ee mostly from this state, but seme from neighboring states. ATTENDANCE—GENTLEMEN OF DisTiNcTIon. The attendance to-day was much larger than had been anticipated. Among the gentlemen of distinc- tion present, we noticed the President of the Socie- ty, Mr. Wadsworth, Mr. Sherwood, of Auburn, Judge Van Bergen, of Greene county, all active members of the Society; Mr. William Miller, of Richmond, Virginia ; L. M. Burfort, editor of the Southern Planter; Charles Marx, also from Virginia; Mr. Merriam, editor ef the eton Cultivator ; Messrs. Comstock and Johnson, editors of the Cen- tral New York Farmer, Rome; William Lincoln, of Worcester, Mass.; Gol. Saml. Jacques, of Bos: ton, and many others. ARRANGEMENTS OF THE Executive ComMitres. It gives us pleasure to say that they are very com- plete, and entitle them to great, credit. Wehav every reason to expect equal justice and fair play. Remarxs.—Jvespay Evenina, 27th. We lett New York on Monday evening; but on account of aheavy rs did not arrive in Albany till Tuesday noon. e grounds are two miles from Albany, and when we arrived there, we found that very little comparatively had been yet done ; so little ‘in fact, as to render it not worth while to despatch any report by the evening boat. Our next report will be far more interesting. Th the mean time, we can but most ardently de- sire, that every reader of the Herald, and every farmer in the country, should be, as deeply im- pressed as we have been to-day, with the immense Importance of the great art and science of agricul- ture. It is, indeed, but in its infancy; and we tear, that "multitudes of farmers have yet to learn how little they know ‘of their own mn. To all such we say, go and attend these great ihe pec Fairs, and you wil! be much wiser, and ¢ money mueh faster. ‘Tueatricais.—We have now five Theatres in full operation in thiscity. Three of themare doing a very splendid business, and two rather ordinary. The Park Theatre, in consequence ot allowing Celeste to slip through their fingers, has gone back to its old unprofitable position. They have Mr. Geo. Vandenhoff there ; but, although he is an ex- cellent actor, and has excited some attention, yethe Men not present sufficient attraction to draw goed audiences. The Bowery Theatre has had a splendid revival since the appearance of Celeste on its boards. But the house presents a most singular contrast. On the stage, iglipton a: beans Celeste 1s the di- vinity, there is nothing but pathos, passion, grace and te highest development of art—in the ‘body of the house, from pit to gallery, there is nothing but peanutsand perfumery, bad taste, and worse man- ners. The fact is, that the audiences at this Theatre have been cattreleulesratict by the brutal “und vulgar exhibitions which have been got up there for the last few years. Celeste will i proeabie play a few nights there, and after visit hy e principal At- lantic cities, return to London in December. __ The Chatham is doing a splendid business. Sin- clair who retains in an extraordinary degree his vocal pawers, and Madame Lecompte, the ballet- dancer, and several other artistes, are playing at this house. a: The Olympic is doing little since the commence- ment of the contest between the Bowery and the Chatham. ¢ ALLE Niblo’sis still holding out wondrously. Niblo him- self isa perfect Napoleon in demi-theatricals and his elegant entertainments have much of the freedom and enjoyment of private parties. : As to other theatrical matters there is not much to say. Forrest and Clifton are at Boston playing to tolerable houses. Braham is still in Canada ; so is Nagel. A series of concerts are about to be given here ; among the first of these, will be that by De Begnis, with Mrs Sutton, the Seguins and other dis- tinguished artistes. The Theatres in other Atlantic cities seem to linger out their existence with diffi- culty. Great efforts are making in Philadelphia, and they have much rivalry there, amongst mana- gers of all sorts and sizes, but the result it is impos- sible to predict at present. A Wiye Save—Harp Trves at Last.—At a wine sale yesterday, by Messrs. Pells, auctioneers, a con- siderable quantity of this precious liquid went off at very low prices—both in cask and bottle. Gold sherry in the cask, sold at 40 to 60 cents— pale sherry at 75. Champagne of good quality, sold from $3,624 per dozen to $6,00. These prices are 50 percent lower than usual—even in the face of the new tariff. A large quantity of superior cham- pagne, Burgundy and claret, was not sold at all The sale was very little attended, as it was adver- tised only in the Wall street papers, which have a circulation only in the lower regions of ‘‘’change.” Some suppose that the sale was made in order to raise the wind to pay the duties. The system of cash duties will, therefore, have a singular operation in knocking down prices. The industrious classes of society, including ourself—will be able soon to take half a glass of wine at dinner—that have not taken the pledge, or enlisted wi van, Welsh & Co. Forraer rrom Yucatan.—We have received further intelligence from Yncatan, which shows that a part of the news published yesterday could not have been correct. It appeared by the first news that the Mexican force had captured Laguna, and the entire naval force of Yucatan. It appears now, however, by our pri- vate letters, that the Yucatans had no mavy to cap- ture, as every vessel, except a small cutcer, had been sold soon after the capture ef the “Yacateco” early lact month. They are to build gun boats to supply the place of the large vessels, and only two of them were on the stocks. It appears also that the “Yucateco” was captured with the aid of more bullion than balls. When Marrin, the Mexican officer, boarded her, there were but fifteen, anda bribed captain, named Furer, to contend against him. Our next news from Yucatan will be important. The people of that little republic are determined to resist the aggressions of Santa Anna, jGeneral Sessions, Szrt. 29.—Before Recorder Tallmadge, J Lynch, and Aldermen Martin, Carman, Bonnell, and Stewart. Trial of Rev. Antoine Verren for Perjury, Concluded.— The court room was crowded to overflowing to hear the conclusion of this highly exciting and important ‘Among the number we observed James Watson Webb and his wounded cal’, with his left foot carefully encased in an Indian moccasin. PE The Recorder commenced his charge to the jury at 11 o'clock, and closed at a quarter before one o’clock, going fully into a review of the evidence of the several witness- | es in the case. ‘The jury requested that all the papers that had been read in ev e might be put in their possession. Mr. Maxwell objected to this course, and said the jury were only entitled to the affidavit of Verren, andthe four o1 ginal letters marked A,B,C, D. ‘The Court said the Jury could not have the remainder of the without the consent of all the parties in the case. The papers nemed by Mr. Maxwell were then handed to the Jury. The Jury then retired, and came into Court at a quarter before four o’clock, having been absent three hours, when the foreman said, “ the Jury have instructed me to an- nounce| tothe Court that they have found a verdict of not silty. othe Recorder replied, that “the Court concurred in the verdict of the Jury, and were of opinion that the evidence in the case ‘justified it” He then thanked the Jury for their patient inv: of this “ arduous and protracted trial,” and discharged taem for the term. ‘The Rev. Mr. Verren was much affected when the Jury came in, and shed copious tearaon the rendition of the verdict. 4 Contant af Court- Webb’s Duel.—The Recorprn asked if Thaddeus Phelps and Charles F. Daniels were in Court. Od Grover said he appeared as counsel for Mr. Dan- ‘The Reconven said he was charged with contempt in refusing to answer questions put to him by the Grand Jury. The Court had fu ed with a written state- ment of that matter by the Grand Eat by which it ap- peared that Mr. Daniels had been asked the question— «Whether he had heard of the contemplated duel between Marshall and Webb prior to that occurrence?” That he answered, “Yes.” The question was then put, “From whom he had received that information?” He replied, that “For several reasons he declined answering the ques- tion, and among others, that he might be supposed to im- plicate himself.” He was then told that any answer he might make would not implicate or be used against him, yet he still refuseu to answer. Mr. Gover said he presumed Mr. Daniels was now called upon to answer to the alleged contempt. He con- tended that he had a right to refuse to answer any ques. tions put to him by the Grand Jury, under advice of his counsel,on the ground that the common law recognized theright of a witness, when he was an interested party, and required togive evidence in relation to the com: in of afelony, to decline answering any question that might implicate himself. It might be said that the duelling law of this State altered the common law in this case, but it ‘was uotso. Mr. Glover then read the following extracts from the “Duelling Law” ofthis State :— “ 8xc. 1.—Every person who shall fight aduel with any deadly weapon, although no death ensue, shall, upon con- viction, be punished by imprisonment in a State Pi for a fr not big oar! ten ge hall challeng ne “ Sec. 2.—Every person who shall c! @ another to fight such quaer who shall send or deliver any writ- ten or verbal message, Diydriberge! or intended to be such challenge; or who shall accept any such challenge or message ; or who shall knowingly carry ordeliver any such chaflenge or message ; or who shall be present at the time of fighting any duel with deadly weapons, either as second, aid or surgeon ; or who shall advise or give any countenance or assistance to such duel, shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment in @ State Prison for aterm not exceeding seven ours, Sec. 3.—Every person offending against either of the pro’ ns in the two last sections, shall be a competent itness against any other person offending in the same transaction, and may be-compelled to appear and give evi- dence before any grand jury, or in any court, in the same manner as other persons; but the testimony so given, Shall not be used in any prosecution or. proceeding, civil or criminal, against the so testifying.’ Mr. Guover continued, that ifthe law ended here, that then there would be uo impropriety in the witness testify. ing, but then the Grand Jury may find an indictment it this matter under the filth section of the law, and the wit- ness’ testimony may implicate himself, without his ha ing the benefit of the exception in the third section in bh favor, andthe Grand Jary may indict him under the fifth section. I believe that is the coursethe Grand Jury in- tend to pursue, as the Governor has been applied to as provided for in the sixth section of the law to designate the county where the parties shall be indicted and tried, and has designated this county. Mr. Grover then read as {follows from the law :— Sxc. 6.—If any inhabitant of this State, shall leave the same, for the purpose of eluding the provisions herein con- tained respecting duelling, or thalionges to fight, with the intent of giving or receiving any challenge herein pro- hibited, or of aiding or abett in giving or receiving such challenge, and shall give or receive any such challenge, or shall aid and abet in giving and receiving the same, without this State, he shall be deemed as guilty, and shall be subject to the like punishment, as if the offence had been committed within this State.” ‘The Recorper said the questions contained in the state- ment of the Grand Jury, which the witness refused to an- swer certainly could not implicate himself under the sec- tion quoted by counsel. Mr. Dantrts said the questions in the statement were not those he refused to answer before the Grand Jury. At the suggestien of the Recorder Mr. Daniels wes then sworn to answer guch questions as might be put to him by the court touching the matter. Recorper.—Mr. Daniels state to the court the reasons itd ~~ sare answer the questions put to you by the Ans.—The first question asked me by the Grand Jury as whether I was cognizant of any chi hav. poy Det ag job and Marshall ia this State 7 To tek ween Wel 1 prom ied, 1 was not. The next question asked ei page Get ns had any knowledge of any preliminary arrangements between Webb and Marshall to go out of the State to receive or givea challenge to fight? This question 1 refused to answer, resolved to stand on my rights, and makeno reply that might criminate myself. No such ques- tion as is made in the statement was asked me. Recornvrr.—The question as preposed in the statement isfrom whom did you receive the information that there was a challenge between the — 2 juestion had been put to me by the Grand e answered no one. Mr. iels then gness to go before the Grand Jury,and answer the questions in the statement. Tuapprus Par. ras then sworn and instructed by ie ler that he was not bound to answer any ques- tion that might implicate himeelfor show a gross contempt on his part. Recorpear.—State why you refused to answer the ques- tions put to you by the Grand Jury ? Answer.—I stated that [heard a challenge had passed ke to the duel. I wasa: 7m whom ved the int xtion ? 1 stated that I received the information from no party connected in any manner with the duel. It ‘was communicated to me in confidence, and I did not feel authorized to disclose the name of my informant. 1 meant no disrespect to either the Court or the Grand Jury. Reconper —It is ene part of the duty of the Grand Jury to deligently inquire into matters that may come befere them, and it is not necessary that they uld confine ae to the bgt of — evidence » hear they act not asa trying, but an accusing party, and it mi sometimes be necessary for them to gabe tty hearsay og timony to enable them to pursue their investi; * Mr. P.—The person who gave me the information only spoke of it as rumor, and as it was confidential, I will not answer the queston unless it is so ruled by the court. Reconpen.—The fact of the communication being con- fidentially made to you, is no more binding on you as a witness, than if it had related to a Lrg oe Mr. P.—It appeared tome that the Grand Jury wanted the information as a connecting link in the affair, and thus hold me up as the scapegoat in the matter. Recorper.—Mr. Phelps I su you have no objec- tion to answer from whom you received the information, and that he merely comm: it to you as public ru- mor. Mr P.—I willsend my informant beforethe grand jury, and I will guaranty his appearance. Be pet behe will not berequired to appear, ir. Phelps. 4 Mr. P-—He has not had the least connection in this affair from beginning to end. GRrcompen— You have a rightto go farther. bo P.—I rest here, at the same time declaring I mean no isrespect. Here Webb had a consultation with David Graham, Esq. who stepped forward as counsel in the cas Gnanam—I apprehend that it requires the same testi- mony before a grand jury as it does before this court, and that testimony that is no! admissible in court cannot be de- manded by a grand jury. If Mr. Phelps had stated in court that he received his information from a third party, not directly or indirectly concerned, his examination would be stopped by the court, and the same rule should apply to grand juries. If the power of a. a Jury could not be limited, they might go on and establish an inquisi- tion into a man’s private family or pecuniary affairs, or any other matter, and there would be no stop to the scope of thei wers. ‘The Grand Jury here came in and the Recorder inform- ed them that Mr. Daniels had consented to appear before them, and testify to the matters contained in their state. ate The Seema uae what course was to be pursued in the case of Mr. Reconora—I would request the A\ General as be Lo bg ‘of hve State answer ‘what he deems to be the law of the State in this matter. Arrorxer Gexerat—I think the Grand Jury cannot receive hearsay evidence in the matter, and that ‘the same rules applies to grand juris ‘as to the reception of evidence A jary must ive peers woul Son a ir power and Tones Lrxen said this was a question b Sg ons tance, and that he was not satisfied of the course in the matter, but he from the opinion of the Attorney General. The jury cannot wn ctrl weal rc Ye th CH ofan examination, To te were not authorised tofind a bill on must have evidence sufficient to meal ary, the evidence being uncontra- were convict before a ‘ ; dicted, yet they. ‘bound to entertain all infermation pega! come before them, although not direct testimony, in order to enable them to find out competent witnesses ie ‘cases under in’ mn. Reconpen—As isa novel question, will Mr. Max- wellbe kind enough to state to the court his construction of the law? Maxwe1.—I agree fully with the opinion expressed by the Attorney General. It is the business of the District to furnish the grand jury with competent testi- to find abill. That is the course I always pursued Attorney while ry wi District Attorney, and | don’t think the a should be obliged to send for A. B. and C. to acquire m mony. vo ada Mr. Hoffman fartish his views on ject ? Herrman —I entertain the same views expressed by the Attorney General and Mr. Maxwell. I always supposed the Grand Jury had unlimited range in the subjects under inquiry, but that they are bound to confin: themselves to legal evidence Mr. Westen rose, and said he was disposed to agree with the view of the matter taken by Judge . The oath taken by the grand jurors not only req’ them to inquire into legal testimony of crime may come he- ‘ore them in the regular manner, but into such matters as may come to their knowledge. ‘They have a wide range | | ‘ecoRDER.—It is evident tl receive such evidence, as is ron that must be competent testimony, uncontradicted, to con- & jury can onl; to find a bi), aa viet before a petit jury. Juvce Lyxcu.—The Grand Jury certainly have aright to examine testimony incompetentte onvict, for the pur. pose of pu it tothe ©: obtaining y to find a bill. It is the duty of the magi ‘to send ins- formation to the grand jury, bit it does not prohibit the jurors from inquiring into maticrs for thematlves, Gaaxp Junon.—How are we toknow whether the man from whom Mr. Phelps received his informatio», is a prin- cipal or not, until we hear his name? ‘ecorpER.—You can ask him the question whether he was a principal or third party. Gnaxv Juaon.—Cannot we ask him what he knows of the whole affair, end is he not bound to answer ? Mr, Suacer rose and said he took an interes: in the mat- ter as acitizen, and would Ca ag @ case for thecon-. sideration of the court. A m' has been committed, [ am absent from the country atthetime. On my return | am summoned before a Grand Jury, the question is asked me, what do you know of this murder? I answer, “no- thing.” I amagain asked have you received no tion onthe subject 7 I reply, a friend of mine told mehe ‘was present, knew the murderer, and saw him run off after committing thedeed. Would I be bound to answer the question, From whom did you receive that testimony ? and thus secure the murderer, or could I refuse to answer because it was not direct, and only hearsay testimony! Grasp Junon-—If the ra of our inquiries are to be ally iepseticie mene titaetee eet nee Aeaat ly impose @ bill against any person, for any offence. I would request the Court, - the District At- torney is absent, to give us a rule in writing to govern us ir metter, conpen—That would be impossible, it would require me to write a book on peta ty sg Koper RLF oo rade, we pave ag) before in some’ analagous ir. Shaler; w: the Court tell us whet we mhalldo in deer i conper—I would atthat the Jury retire, an. call the law officer of the Court, mi G Junon—He is not in the city. fae i) General is present, and will attend you. G Jonox —He holds a different opinion in the matter from that of the District Attorney. a Recoxper.—The Court is not aware of any such dif- feren G Juron.—The Jury know the by the Attorn General on this, door, Be diferent teen that entertoined by the District Attorney in the Grand Jury room: Another Granp Juror.—Will the Attorney Geveral state what course we should pursne, in the case supposed by Mr. Shaler? Arroanngy Geneaat.—l have stated my first im) sions inthis case, Tstill think it is best, to abide by the rules of evidence. All rules sometimes fail times the community suffer, but still 1 w cling to them as theonly safety. 1 know of no tribunal where a man can be compelled to give answers imm: to the issue, or hearsay testimony. G Junon—Who is to decide whether the answers to the questions are immaterial or not ? Ri corver—As the Court is somewhat divided on this question, I think it imporiant to send for the District At- torney to examine it fully, and if Ihave taken a wrong view of it, | will be glad to correct it, The Grand Jury then retired, and the Recorder said that the Court would examine into the powers of the Grand Jury, and give a decision in the case of Mr. Phelps, this morning. Firfeited Bi ceisamadee Weary Renshaw alias McVey, convieted of being concerned in the publication of an ob- scene paper the “Whip,” not appearing to receive sentence, his bonds were forfeited. Admitted to Bail.—Henry A. Harriott, who has been in the Tombs for some time,on the charge of obtaining money under false pretences, was to bail by the court in the sum of $1000, Philip Hunter of No. 40 North Moore street becoming his after swearing he was worth $10,000 clear ofall debts, dues and demands. The Grand Jury again came into court and presented a paper, which is supposed contains another chi against C. P. Daniels for contempt, which the court said should be attended to this bani g The court adjourned until 11 o’clock this (Friday) morning. Canapian Arrains.—The excitement produced amongst the British party in Canada, appears to in- crease in consequence of the revolution in the cabi- net effected by the policy of Sir Charles Bagot. What the end will be, cannot be distinctly seen now, but no doubt it sows the seeds of a great deal of ex- citement and some outbreaks ina year or two. The exclusive and bitter feeling which possesses the tory party and many of the British residents of Canada towards the French Canadians, cannot be conceived by those who have never sen its influence within their own limits. Since the changes to which we allude took place, the movements of the Canadian Ministry appear to be destitute of interest. The principal matter in hand at present, is the removal of the seat of government from Kingston to Montreal. This change would give an intellectual concentra- tion to the whole province, which cannot be effected whilst the seat of government remains in a little town in the interior or outskirts of the country. The following is fromthe Montreal Gazette, of September 26th:— ‘Tue Anmy.—H. M. 8. Resistance, now at Que- bec, will take to England part of the Grenadier Guards; and the 67th Regiment, at St. Helen’ which, it was thought, was first for home, wi await the arrival of one of the transports now on its sorage to this country, before it embarks for England. The 70th Regimen’, or a portion of it, will move to Quebec about Thursday next, to occu- py the quarters vacated by the division of the Gre- nadier Guards which embarks in the Resistance.— H. M. S. Calcutta, which sailed for Quebec on the 20th At t, and H. M. S. Pique, which, it was un- derst would be ordered on this service, will take to England the Guards remainder of the Brigade of 3 and some six to eight t) are on their way here, for the 7th Hussars and 67th Regi- ments. Nrsvo’s.—Four entertainments, in three of which the Ravel family appear, are given at this popular establish. ment thisevening. The Gardens were full last night, and the exertions of Gabriel, Antoine, and the family, loudly applauded. “The Green Monster” has now the ascendant, and from the public Jemonstration of favor, is likely to keep itfor some time. To-morrow evening the Garden closes. OG Cuatnam Turarne.—-The attractions at ths house remain undiminished, and crowded houses are the result. ‘1 0-night Sinclair, the popular vocalist, ap- pears in the Operas of John of Paris and Guy Mannering. Madame Lecompte appears in several uew dances, and the per ormances terminate with the thrilling drama of An- toine, the Savage. 0G- Barnum, of the American Museum, is just the man to conduct such an immense;establishment. In addition to the almost endless and daily increasing collection of curi- osities, Barnum continues to give the most rich and diversi- fied bill of entertainments to be found in the city. The great number of ladies and gentlemen that daily visit there, learn that the Americrn Museum is the place to combine genuine amusements with respectability and economy. ‘This is Winchell’s last week. Hisnew seven character play is fullof humor. The mechanical figures of Signor Vivaldi are far superior to Maelzacl’s automa- ton chess player. Faunulies and schools will remember the performances there to-morrow afternoon. . Sherman eee lsat 108 Nassau st— Office Albany. Qg@- WE CALL ATTENTION TO AN ADVER headed “New York Yylographic Press” in another column. Mr. Shields the proprietor is a master- rit in his line of business, and sufters no work to leave establishment that is not executed in such a style as to be a credit to it. The advertisement enumerates the vari- ous branches of his profession, which Mr. Shields super- intends the execution of. We can add that his terms are Pd pwc: rot up ne Pept G the splendid many colo: ow up al! lehusent are twenty degrees above ths ‘of the sort that can be had in the country. They would make any thing sell. FRENCH LANGUAGE—MANESCA’S ORAL and Practical System—The first class for the season will commence on Monday Evening, Oct. 3d, at 7o’clock. A few more gentlemen may be admitted by making imme- dinte application. A Ladies’ Morning Class is now forming. L. MANESCA DURAND, No. 78 Franklin st. 5th door west of Broadway. THE GENTLEMANLY AND SOLDIER-LIKE doSrnent of — Scan’ er J. Cc. demand th an thanks from the citizens of Key Port and ite vicinity, an ee Koons, Sept. 28, 1842. 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