The New York Herald Newspaper, October 4, 1842, Page 2

NEW YORK New York, Tuesday, Oc Exrea Herauo on Tas Annival oF THE C e may ree nine ‘days later news arly this morning. We shall positive- r bia reached sive uMBta trom Ba it steamship Cola iceurately and price tw { the speech of Basiness, about these vusmess, the newspaper printing line, , and make the jollowing statement, extrac. © cashier from our casa book :— Veexcy Receters oy tae N. ¥.Hemarp vow rue IypicaTeD, aT THE DirreKENT Pentoos—lSaz. $1915 40 Sept. 3t0 = 10 St83a HH t Wt 7 2497 34 ty at 1705 24 to Oct. 1 conducted by uty of exect: wuenm,” besides a vast yamphiets, cards, Will $1000 pe Many new. pie will probably ine movement novements, equal to own up from almost tal » strongest al of sound trade on a asis—ic be not prosperous, the new s- g business must languish, refore reviving in the right q sibility of a doubt, whatever polit It is positive and certain, and conomy, and sobriety , to of the World on this side JAMES GORDON B APER Esrasuisumenr, orner of Fulton §& Nassau streets 1842, IN ING nd orders for don the most Revolutionary Relies, to-day, the publication of We locument resume original from the seventeen trunks of Colonel Beekman. We shall go through, letter by letter, with the whole seventeen tranks, and publish, from time to time, all such documents as are of public nterest, either fromthe fame of their authors or the nature of their contents. General Putman to Governor Clinton. ae following letter, in General Putnam’s own handwriting, being written immediately after Bur- goyne wpture, will be read with interest :— ‘Three miles above Tushkill, Oct. 16, 1777. Dean Govraxon— I received your agreeable favour, and congratulate you glorious intelligence it contains of the capture of { Burgoine—{ have halted my Troops who were ch northward, and desirous of doing every- erve our important cause and bring our sies toa happy and speedy issue. Should be glad ue opinion respecting my fature movements—whe- chor F shall proceed to Albany—or remain to watch the mot ie enemy on the Fiver and protect the shore— or move immediately down to attack the King’s bridge— leaving ail the york melitia in dutehes County to Guard General Parsons with about two” thousand roops is at Peekskill—my Troops will halt upon the road where they are till L receive your advice in the premeses, which [request may be as Speedy as possible—also th. you would acquaint me whether you will probably be abte to aford any assistance in case it should be thought adviseable ove down to the bridge with esteem and respect Lam dear Sir your obedient humble servant ISRAEL PUTNAM PS—if you Should advise to going to the bridge I eo- sire Colonel Lamb would come down His Excellency Governor Clintow Lafayette to Gov. Clinton, Che following letter of the Marquis de Lafayette, own hand, will be read with intense intere: Sroxecrtapy, the 3d March, 17 Your favor of the twenty-sixth last came into my hands snd | found myself very happy to be confirmed in the idea entertained of your opinion about the Canadian ex- my being a stranger in this country (tho’ [ don’t ever taken for atory) my age which tho’ nt for myself can however be a half-argument crities,and my,perhaps too quekfeeling fer my for the glory, have engaged me ‘to consiaer very deeply what could be said by the fools, as well as by the wits, by the wise as by the mad people upon this ridiculous enterprise -I think Unat by the tenor of my instructions,and the date of my being instructed, if there is any blame it must go dowa towards York—for my part I have acted as my honor, y principles of the whole military world and | feel the greatest pleasure to meet ation I have so high regard for, as this of xcellency © your letter, sir, two companys of Wan- iment will be sent to Schoary, and directed n. and com't,to have ready lodgings and provisions; no barracks the men must be billited as thick aud much upon theyr guard—but before any disposition of this kind I want to be better ac- jnainted with the situation of the place—I have been de- tained in this town since yesterday fora business of the greatest importance. Ischould not think of my travel, sir,as of an useless hare with au your ¢ Ag one, was | happy enough to discover a secret train which would throw this state and perbaps the whole continent n rain and confusion—Such I begin to believe, could be he case—I mean to give only to your excellency an idea ofthis affair, in hopes that I'l be able to send you before y that there is some conspiracy under hand for to strike in the same moment this state from every where, and be master of if at the oppening of the river before we could efence—incdians, torys and regulars to come uyller and Schoary—Clinton to come up— a arma and burn towns, rebels in the very moment when we should be quiet and happy—I'l ex- plain your excellency some ofthe reasons my suspicions ¢ built upon. Four days ago the committe of Albany sent me an an- nonymous letter, where the writer confesses he was one of the men enlisted to burn the town and vessels of alba. ny—that many citizens were to be assassinated by theyr that the British used to go disguised and t people for the conspiracy—that they were expect- ve opening of the river, &¢. &c.; several were ved, one Dur ler, Holland, ‘husman, three or fow 1 had‘ conversation with the i yr desire partys and or- at that the next morning at six o'clock Lwas to upprekend wes taken up with theyr pa- hing interesting 9 be found and the com- to dismiss ‘em » one of Gen'l Conaway’s aid de camps who thing of the matter,reported to the Gene- ting and drinking with two British otf- some bottles were empty, told that the nert id be theyre. Y is Place to go to John’s town and Lt. Colonel Wanday told me he had confined a soldier of his, r deserter, who had proposed to one Mr. sin the regiment to speak Major 1 Connrway the half to obtain some words of truth—whet exto. ted from him is such. jor Ca hit excellency’s own nephew has , guived in Sarectady, inlisting tories, making pro- ery prepa: an W and take ation necessary for the fatal day © away the tories from this part advantage of the first panic to burn, y thing before them—that the b ould be granted to the to- ie plot—that the principe | ry and Alibery, in. or- Oswegaschy,where sand indians—the =thut the p! place of th der to get from they would meet with the r whole was to march towat nyller and the Ger- sine flats—the intention is to} permit the indians to scalp, Xo. &e.,—sueh is about the deposition of the man, which t hope to be much amplyfied when J shall send him to be hang’d. have been sent to thé houses where I understand ure some provisions and munitions—TI have sent too after Major Castleton, but am much afraid that the develish ne- phew will be too cunning for ns—P'd give every thing in the world to catch that fellow. As soon as | get some more intelligence about the Bri- lish plot Pi let you know every thing, and will be then able te a fall of the matter to General Wash- ington aud from thence to Congress—but your excellency could now mention to them what you will think proper. fam h © nding officer pro Meg oe oo se if you my sentiment upon the matter I'd say few troops collected upon this conti- ed think more of peace than of war, & it coming very fast—don’t you hould be given now to the militia sitions made, to havea kind had an hand, at the notice. ba expected from he enemy—Pd be very glad to receive your excellenay’s yn as possi. The defence ot the North river, principally. towards ral Putnam’s army, is the most agreeable command merica for an otticer who wants to do—for my part | it is a much more agreeable one by the pleasure to a your excellency and the allowance of keeping a sovd understanding, in procuring the good of the land as ‘ar as it ism our power—but I buve made myself a point never to seem more inclined towards a military employ- ment than another, principally in any other country than this where Ihave the honor to be born—Congress has been so good as to promse me they should furnish me with the occasions of distinguishing myself—I expect the answer without telling what I'd do in each case. Whenever Ihave the advantage to command in this part of America no exertion will be forgotten on my part to deserve the approbation of the Governor and state of New York—I have had always a particular inclination for this part ofthe continent, and T schould be very happy to schow it by my zeal m putting things in good order and liscovering an important conspiracy, ‘till P1 be able to act in the fighting way. Atter we'l have got some intelligence | intend to pro- ceed with Gen’l Coumway to the treaty where [am told my presence will he of some use—I imagine you will hear soon from me—and in expecting your answer I have the honor to be with the most perfect esteem and highest re- gard, Your exeellency’s ‘The most obedient servant, The M’qs. DE LAFAYETTE. Can I hope your excellency will be so good as to pre- sent my respects to his family—we are here in a distress. ing want of news and newspapers which I hope you will pity as far as to let us have some, hink | Gouv. Morris to Gov. Clintin.—The taking of New York. “T am confident that the taking of that city would be of more consequence than to win two Moon Hau1, 4th March 1778. Sim: I take the liberty of writing to you upon asubject of the utmost importance to our State. By following s0 much of St. Paul’s advice as to become all thingsto all men | find clearly from the very best authority that without nice ma- nagement we shall certainly loose the State of Vermont. ‘The Eastern States are determined that they shall not be oppressed to use their phrase. The prejudices of the peop are against usso are their interests. Designing men take advantage of these circumstances to forward their ow private views. Tis absurd to reason against the feelings of maukind. Neither is it much to the purpose Whether our claim is right for if it be tre most which can be said for us is that w e right without remedy. What a ? upancy settlement cultivation and t! What their plea? Their m ms their courage their allinnces. Agains can we produce? Why forsooth a decision of tl King in council and a clause in the confederacy. How ridiculous for wise men to rear any edifice of hope wpon so slender a foundation. But how are we to ect to giv them up? No! We must go to the mountain if the moun- tain won’ ‘They complain that the capital is too far off’ c ot merely for their sakes but of our impeachment of their itle we want subjects not land. complain of the quit rents abolish them. We cant more of acatthan the skin. od government a free one Lmean will always command the wealth of its people. Hudson's 1 ea us that of Vermont and Vermont ensures us Hudson’s river. For Vermont must be fortified all over and vast magazines of military stores must be laid upin Vermont and when any body presumes to attack us from the eastward we shall know what todo. apply to their tee!- ture should take up 1 other our subjects ns for the Liberating of and sufferings a part of to him and that part if any rh gentlemen claim. Apply le. Baily is still a considera- ble man among them. Let splendid acts of gener induce these people to submit early 10 our do- ininion for prejudices grow stubborn as they grow old. This business my dear sir long pressed upon my mind with a weight and impression which I cannot de- scribe. Itis under heaven the great thing needful to us and though I laugh whenever Vermont is named yet [ could almost use the poetical language intended for ano. ther occasion and say “tis laughter swelled with burst- ing s.g) Pray how does old Put (quem prouel a nobis flutiber hoc gubernans) go on with his obstructions or hath he so many obstructions that he can’t goon. If the northern force comes down can’t you muster men enough to plunder New York; 10,000 would insure it, as follows. On Morrisania near a flat rock called Cobus’s rock a b: tery of two guns to scour Harlem Flat. Om Montreso: Island the same at Lewis Morris’s house the same. A bridge just below the first battery over Harlem creek. Consult Genl. Schuyler for the form. I would chuse it here because by the aid of a hollow way you can get thither without danger. These batteries will’ prevent any ship from annoying you especially if you have a few howitz which by means of the irregular ground will do withouta battery. Thus you get to Harlem. Again on the point of Stoney Inland a tte towards the house of Mr. Morris so that the flats may prevent a ship from com- ing near enough to annoy you from her tops as for which purpose chuse the sali meadow a battery of two gues with a furnace to heat chain shot. On Sunken Marsh the same on Lawrence’s Point opposite to the other the same and no ships can possibly interfere with you in crossing from the first battery to the last and vice versa in light good boats thus you yet to long Island. Leave 1,000 men at Kingsbridge and the same number at Morris: sania and Harlem to cover a retreat or act against forts Independence and Washington as circumstances may re- quire. Put 1,000 on Long Island to make a diversion there particularly in Kings County ‘giving them direc- jons as soon as they have gained @ proper post on the high grounds 60 8 to secure the roots loading exstward to call in the mil , kc. Taking care also to precede the whole business with a proclamation about a fortnight be- forethe attack therein naming commissioners to adminis- ter the oaths of allegiance &e. 4000 men must be landed on York Island and secure the repassage of the river with a very strong set of redoubts aud there lodge a small maga. zine of provisions in case of accident. Then if the enemy keep the heights about Morris’s leave them and cross thecreek which runs to the westward of Harlem town at Benson's Mills throw up at the bridge there two little re- doubts with about fifty men each. If the enemy quit the heights take possessicn of them and consequently of Fort Independence immeeiately abandon the bridge &c. and with collected force march to the city. The opposition will be at Murra: Hill to avoid which columns must march round to the right and left. Should any green coats be taken they must be confined in the Provost an@ such as are deserters huog instantly at the same time an offer must be made of pardon if they lay down their arms &e. Tam confident that the taking that city would be of more consequence than to win two battles. Adieu yours GOUV. MORRIS. James Duane to Gen. Schuyler. In this letter are some very curious and remarka- ble insinuations and developments respecting the feelings of the North and South, and the sacrifice of the two Southern States of the then thirteen. It suggests the queries whether the Southern States were able to protect and defend themselves, and whether they were not actually defended by the North, for defended they surely were. Patan. 26 May 1780 yourselfte Warner's weak Dean Sin-- Ihave the Honor of your favor of the 13th inst at the hands of our friend the Marquess de la Fayette. I agree perfectly in all the sentiments you express on the bright Prospect which is open to our View, in your anxious wishes that we may avail ourselves effectually of the co- operation of our generous ally, and in your opinion of the d.sgrace of our councils and our cause if we should be so unwise or so indecisive as not to make the preper adva: tage of this golden opportunity to draw the War toa su cessful period. The progress hitherto made in Congre: falls vastly short of your views and my efforts—but it the fate of deliberate bodies to move with caution ; and have no manner of doubt that we shall be under some disadvantages on that account ; at th suaded every measure which the General thinks ne- cessary willy application) by Congress with unanimity. Mr. Mattaews will be able to inform you of the obstacles to a committee plenipo, as I have hinted them to the General : they are deep rooted in the human passions, and not to be surmounted on the first impression. That the reinforcements ordered to the southward should be re-called, is obvious for the reasons t such a proposition from a erested in strengthning the ion of the utmost delicacy and even danger; groundlessly, an opinion has been propagated that Congress meant to sacrifice the two Southera States, and it has been productive of great ani- mosity and discontent. We have privately stated the subject to some of the Southe gent. who, though I believe convinced of the propriety of the measure, did not chuse, after great deliberation, to have it adopted, much less to propose it There is but one person from whom it can originate with prospect of success, If we had undertaken it, nothing would have resulted from it but the loss of poet confidence and disappointment. But while you have Mr. Matthews at your dtow, whe is fully informed, I only waste your time hy descending to particulars. Present my_respectful compliments to Mrs. and Miss Schuyler, the Doctor, his lady, and the circle of our com- mon triends—and believe me to be, with every sentiment of esteem and regard, Dear Sir, e Yours most sincerely, JAS. DUANE. Present my respectfnl and obedient compliments to Col. Hamilton. Tell him that I shall answer his letter by the rquess | find it impracticable. Scnvyien. Alexander Hamilton to Governor Clinton. In these degenerate days of repudiation, it is re- freshing to go back and visit some of the old finan- cial landmarks, If it were “ an eternal reproach to this country to begin the peaceable enjoyment of Ast, That it does not the funds (except the post)'on which the whole interest is to arise; and by which (seleeting the capital articles of visible property) the collection would have been easy, the funds productive and necessarily increasing with the increase of the coun- try. 3a, That the duration uf the funds is not co-extensive with the debt, but limited to twenty-five years, though there is a moral cer:ainty that in that period the principal will not by the it provision, be fairly extinguished. 3d, That the nomination and appointment of the collec- tors of the revenue are’ to reside in each place, instead of atleast the nomination bemg in the United States; the consequer.ce of which will be that those states which have little interest in thetunds by having a small share of the public debt due to their own citizens, will take care to ap- point such persons as are least likely to collect the re- venue. ‘The evils resulting from these defects will be that in many instances the objects of the revenue will be impro- perly chosen, and will consist of a multitude of little ar- ticles which will on experiment produce very little; that for want of a vigorous collection in every State, the re- venue will be unproductive in many, and will fall chiefly upon those States which are governed by most liberal principles; that for want of an adequate brasiy A th lences of the public debt will not be transferrable for @ thing like their value—that this not admitting an incorpo- tion of the creditors, in the nature of banks, willdeprive the public of the benefit of an increased circulation, and of course will dissable the people from paying the taxes for want of a sufficient medium. Ishall be happy to be mistaken in my apprehensions, but the experiment must determine. T hope our State will consent to the plan proposed; be- cause it is her interest at all events to promote the payment of the public debt on Continental funds (independent of the general consideration of unionand propriety). 1 am much mistaken if the debts due from the United States to the citizens of the State of New York, do not considerably exceed its proportion of the necessary funds; of course it has an immediate interest that there should be a Conti- nental provision for them. But there are superior motives Merle to operate in every State, the obligations of n: tional faith, honor, and tation. Individuals have been already too long sacrificed to public convenience. It will be shocking, and indeed an eternal reproach to this coun- try, if we begin the peaceable enjoyment of our indepen- dence by a violation of all the principles of honesty and true policy. It is worthy of remark that at least four fifths of the do- mestic debt are due to the citizens of the States from Penn- sylvania inclusively northward. I have the ionor to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, 3 A. HAMILTON. P.S.—It is particularly interesting that the State should havea representative here, Not only many matters are depending which require a full representation in Con- gress, and there is now a thin one, but those matters are of 8 nature #o particnlarly interesting to our State, that w ought not to be without avoicein them. I wish two othe gentlemen of the delegation may appaar av soon as pos- sible, for it would be very injurious to me to remain much longer here. Having ne future views in public life, | owe it to myself without delay to enter upon the care of my privateconcerns in earnest. I take the liberty to enclos jour Excellency aletter to Mr. Le Roy, and one for Mr. joyd. Apvertisinc THE Post Orrice Lerrens.—Has Redwood Fisher, the Assistant Postmaster, the management of advertising the Post-Office letters? For a few weeks past we perceive that the officials of that branch of the government, have selected for that service two or three of the newspapers that have the least circulation—and can be of no use to the finances of the department. The advertising of the post office letters is, or should be, a matter of pure business—simply of dol- lars and cents. The postmasters should invariably advertise in those papers that can give them the greatest circulation among that portion of the peo- ple who do not have boxes at the post office. By this course, they will get rid of the greatest number of letters—diminish the dead or dying ones—and in- crease pro tanto the revenue, It was for such a purpose,and onsuch a motive,that we onginally recommended Col. Graham to adver- tise his letters inthe Sun, which, although less than the Herald, has a pretty fair circulation among the poor peop!e—the very class that never know they have letters till they are advertised. Col. Graham offered the letters to us, and if we had been avari- cious, we would have accepted them. But as we had as much advertising patronage from a generous public as we could desire, which is increasing every day, too, we declined the offer and pointed out Beach asthe proper person, after ourself, to give it to, if the interest of the department was consulted. This wasdone. Col. Graham has since acknow. ledged the correctness of our views—and Beach, with his usual generous nature, has loudly abused us, and ealled us hard names for our advice. But while we approve the conductj of the post of- fice in giving the post office letters to the Sun, a pa- per that hasa circulation only second to,the Herald, ‘we cannot see the justice or the propriety of giving them also to papers of [no circulation whatever, such asthe Union, Morning Post, or Standard. If Redwood Fisher be responsible for this bad policy, we trust the Postmaster General will set him right. Curious Mepicat Movements.—The Stuyvesant Medical School, conducted by Docts. Mott, Patti- son, Bedford, and others, have published a “card,” stating that they have commenced it against the New York Herald, laying the damages at $25,000. This is the most amusing movement in medicine, that has taken place by any school of education in this or any othercountry. They have probably fol- lowed in the footsteps of the College of Pharmacy, 97 Nassau street, which has commenced a suit against the Sun for publishing absolute falsehoods— but the cases are in no way similar. Doct. Mott’s school, and Doct. Mott himself, jhave always had justice done them in the columns of the Herald, which originally brought them into notice, and only censured when censure was due. The Stuyvesant College, in the very card, boast of their great success—of the ‘vast number of pupils— and yet want to get out of somebody’s pocket $25,000 in damages. The truth is, that all these efforts, movements, suits, cards, and newspaper warfare, only indicate thata remarkable fermenta- tion is going on in the progress of surgery and medi- cine, and that the result will be highly advanta- geous to the advancement of the science. The establishment of the new school gave a start to the old school—but if the Crosby street institution has gotthe vantage ground of the Stuyvesant in one year, the latter must attribute it to their own quar- rels and owa mismanagement. The cause of medi- cal education—of medical science in all itsbranches, will, however, be advanced by this fermentation, and we think more of that result than of any other. The trial, too, if it ever should come to trial, will be interesting—it will develope fully the present state of medical science in New York, for we shall have at least five hundred physicians on the stand as witnesses. We suspect the Institution will come outas they have already done in their injunction to stop the publication of Doct. Mott’s surgical lec- tures. They tried that and failed—they will do so again. Dector Mott isa very amiable and worthy man, so are they all, but we understand how to conduct a newspaper establishment, better than they do how to conduct a medical school. Sigyor Dr Brenis’ Concert—A New Mone or Doin Bustyess—Musicat Rerupiation.— We have been saying several handsome things of the Concert proposed to be given by Signor De Begnis on Thure- day night, but it seems we have not come up to the Signor’s: xpectations. Accordingly, we received yesterday the following naive note trom him :— Mr. Bennett Dran Sin. You will oblige me very much to insert on a good place the advertisment touchant Le Maingerian Sistem en affair may one day bethe origine of many &¢, Ke, Ke, Ke, charge the advertissement to me and if the Concert does not go well I shall not pay af all dieu Your truly DE BEGNIS. This is cool, certainly—perfeetly explicit and clear—one of the finest specimens of musical re- pudiation. “If the concert does not go well, I shall our independence by a violation of all the principles of honesty and true policy,” is it not equally a re- proach to end our independence by the same viola- lation?’ Alexander Hamilton wasno repudiator. ee. Puitapecenia, May 1th, 1788. mint Presddent of Congress will of course have trans- 0 your Excellency the plan I opt “ gress for funding the pubic debt. hy aerton woe _ This plan was framed to accommodate it to the objec- tionsof some of the States; but this spirit of accommoda- tion will only serve to render it less efficient without making it more palatable. ‘The opposition of the State of Rhope Island, for instance, is chiefly founded upon these two considerations. ‘The 'merchanis are opposed to any revenue from trate, and the State, depending almost wholly on commerce wants to ha site at ae ve credit for the amount Porsuaded that the plan now proposed wil more chance of success than t Petter tan hat it agreed to by vl the States, it will in a great measure fail in the execution, it received my negative. My principal objections were— not pay atall.” Bravo! bravissimo! This is capi- tal, but it isnot exac‘ly the principle on which we conduct our business. We do not choose to rest on such a contingency, as the, success ef any con- cert. Our good nature made us insert the Signor’s advertisément, without the cash in advance, which is the rale—and he coolly tells us he shall avail him- self of this amiable feeling to extract other favors— perchance refuse to pay at all. Signor De Begnis has missed his mark, and mistaken his man. He can play on a musical instrument, but he can’t play upon us. From this day, henceforth, we excluitle his advertisements from the Herald, until he makes an apolegy tor his aesurance, and pay his bills in ad- vance. We shall not allow Signor De Begnis, or any other theatrical personage, te cut such capers with impunity, More Pure Ficutinc Annests.—Dr. Hugh Caldwell, of 45 Walker étreet, whe attended the prize fight between Lilly & M’Coy, as the physician of the latter, was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff’ Wood, of Westchester coun- ty, and officer Relyea of this city, on two indictments re- cently found against him by the grand jury of that county —one for manslaughter in the first degree, and the second fora misdemeanor. He was taken to White Plains iast evening, where eflorts will be made to obtain his releare on bail, Uniow Counss.—The races over this course commence this day. For the two mile heats we understand that Fanny Dawson, Cesar, and Princess are entered. There will also be a sweepstakes mile heats, for which some fine coltsareentered. Passengers can be taken out by the rai! road from the south ferry. Suicie ny Lavpayum—A man named Michael Scanlan @ native of Ireland, aged about 50 years, committed sui- cide on Sunday by taking laudanum. ' On discovering that he had purchased and swallowed the poison he was taken to the City Hospital, where measures were taken to restore him, but without success. Domestic difficulties are supposed to have prompted the deed. ArrsMrt at Bunctany —The door leading to the lofts of thestoreof P. A. & J. Curtis, No. 26 John street, was entered on Sunday night by means of a false key. ‘The thieves were prevented from accomplishing their object by the partition between the stairway and the store being lined with sheet iron. Burctarr.—A rogue named William Brown was caught yesterday, by officer Joseph, in the act ef stealin; aclock and some other articles of value, from the houee of Lewis Ferroller, 34 Water-street Deati ny Drowstnc.—An inquest was held on Sunda: last, 2d inst., at the house of Lawrence Sneeden, Sneeden’ Landing, by Joseph Demaray, Jr., one of the Coroners of Rockland eounty, on the body of John Westervelt, a pro- mising young man eighteen years of age, clerk of Law- rence Sneeden, who, while preparing a boat to cross the river, fell overboard, and was accidentally drowned. Verdict accordingly. Tueatricats in New York.—Tue Benerits Last Nicur.—Last night there were three benefits in this city ; but the most important was Celeste’s. She had a brilliant and overflowing house, and the au- dience were enraptured. At the close of her per- formance she was called out and made the tollow- ing «tive speech ;— Lapiss anp GentLeMen— 1am so fatigued by the exertions of the evening that I cannot address you as I would. Were I to bid your kindness in the true coin of the heart, it would require many maxy “tousan tanks” 80 can do no less than lay before you my whole stock in trade of gratitude. Though here in the Bowery a full week, so happily hasthe time passed with you, that it seems but a day. I shall, at the solicitation of the manager, continue Mgt another brief ement. Wishing you each and all acontinued enjoyment of the happiness Tat this moment feel, permit me to leave you by saying, “bon soir.” Atthe Chatham there was avery crowded house. Mrs. Thorne played most admirably and so did Le- compte. At the close she was called out and made a very neat speech. The Park was very slim. Dur- ing the play of “Much Ado About Nothing” the boxes were not half full. It was Mr. George Van- denhoff’s benefit. Atthe close he was called out, and made a short speech, appropriate to the occa- sion. Musicat Arrivat.—Mrs. Sutton and her little de- butante, Mademoiselle Sutton, arrived yesterday from Albany. This little artiste has made quite a hit during her tour through Western New York.— She is about six or seven years of age, and is considered a greater prodigy than Clara Fisher was in her youthful days. She sings in costume with great applause. Granp Sacrep Concert at Sr. Perer’s Cuurcu, Barclay street, on Sunday evening, Oct. 9.—Sun- day evening next is the evening for the Concert at St. Peter's, when the celebrated Stabat mater of Rossini will be performed in the most magnificent style. What was alluded to yesterday was merely arehearsal. This is one of Rossizi’s most remarkable produc. tions. The incident of the poetry is that remark- able event in the history of the Redeemer when he hung upon the cross on Calvary, and his mother was looking up to him and weeping over his pains. The words are Latin—very simple and inartificial— the music most magnificent, both in harmony and melody. It will be a most beautiful affair. Never Enpinc.—Morg New Suirs.—Notwith- standing the miserable state of the shipping inte- rest at this time, the owners of the ‘‘ Old Black Ball Line” of Liverpool packets have contracted with Webb & Allen for building a magnificent new ship, the keel of which is already laid. She will be of the usual modern size, say 1200 tons; long, clip- per built, and intended to eclipse in speed any craft that ever crossed the broad Atlantic, whether by wind or steam. She will be completed, and sail from here, wind and weather permitting, on the 19h of March next, under the broad pennant of Commodore Benjamin L. Waite, of the famed Li- verpool liner, the ‘‘ England,” whose motto is never to wait for any body or any thing at sea. ‘When this vessel is completed, we understand the keel of another is to be immediately laid for the sameline, of similar dimensions. The owners of the old line mean to be prepared for the earliest re- vival of trade. Nothing like going ahead now, while the tide seems to be setting in somewhat ad- verse to the Atlantic steamers. . Monument To Dr. Macneven.—We are pleased to see efforts making to erect a monument to this worthy man, and hope the meeting to-night at Washington Hall will take the necessary steps to carry it into effect in a manner worthy of Dr. Mac- neven’s fame and reputation. Smauz.—The “Tribune” and the “ American,” pounce upon a typographical blunder in a word of our report of Webster’s speech, and consider it proof of the quality of the whole report. Poor creatures! From Jamarca.—By the arrival of the Fancy, from Kingston, at Pensacola, we have received a file of Jamaica papers to the 2nd, inclusive. ‘The silk culture appears to receive much attention. The journals are Cae in wi ar urging the ad- vantages possessed by the soil and climate of the island, in the furtherance of this branch of industry. Aslight shock of an earthquake was felt at Kings- ton on the 25th ult. It was accompanied by two distinet reports similar to the discharge of two pieces of heavy ordnance. Faom tHe West Invi ‘The St. rot Pe Baker, arrived yesterday afternoon trom Nevis and St. Kitts. We learn that in these Islands ge igh crops of cane looked very well, though more was desirable ; and the same was the case at Antigya, And if, for a month or two, they should be favored with occasicnal rains, very good crops of sugar would be made. In the two first Is- jands, American produce was at fair prices, but the mar- kets being very limited, were easily overstocked.—Phila delphia US. Gazette, Oct. 3. Ninuo’t.—Last evening the saloon was crowded, and the Ravels never played better. The “Three Faced Frenchman” was received with shouts of applause and laughter, as was the “Green Monster.” The acting Gabriel and Antoine was beyond all praise. To-night the “Green Monster,” with its magnificent scenery, is re- peated, with the comic pantomine of “the Milliners.” All the Ravels, and Miss and Master Wells, appear. Qg> The American Museum is putting forth all of its powerful energies this week for the accommodation and amusement of the large and fashionable crowds which constantly attend there. Never before have such stupen- dous attractions been brought out here in a single week, asthe advertisement indicates. As the Lecture Room, with its recent enlargement, is yet too small to accommo- date all the visitors, the same performances are given every afternoon that are exhibited in the evening. Ladies and children can, with propriety, visit the Museum dur- ing the day unattended by gentlemen. Tue Races.—Usion Counse.—The races over the Union Course commence this day, with the promise of ex- cellent sport. For the purse, two mile heats, Columbia, Mary Stewart, and Clarion, are entered. Immediately after, a Sweepstakes will be run, mile heats, to which there are three entered. With this attraction, we should think there wili be a general attendance of the choice spirits. Mart Rossen Annxsten- last February, between Frederickton and Teac tnate eteded in Sleding parsult two of them su The Government officers at Buffalo, a short time back, got aclue in their hands, which they followed up, and the result is that Mr. Robinson, U. 8. Marshal, and De- puty Sheriff Smith, accompanied by Mr. Patterson, spe- cial P. O. agent, succeeded in arresting Peter and John Holderman, at ging os “s Canada, starting them on way laryland for tri It is but ust to edd that the authorities at Canada rendered in their power to the officers from this and (Our southern letters did not reach us by last night’s mail. fg- A large public meeting (Locotoco) was held recently at Charleston, South Carolina, at which it was resolved to sustain the nominee of a National Convention for President, Colonel James H. Ham- mond was proposed for next Governor, and Hon George McDuffie for U.S. Senator, in place of Hon Wm. C. Preston. James Gorpon Bennerr Esq. * Rx Sir :— A great many of your city friends, either from ac- cident, or from conscientious motives, never see the Sunday Herald—and all your friends in the large country towns near New York, and supplied by agents, are thus deprived of the Sunday wiipeing and other intelligence, which is sometimes ot im- portance—as for instance, the arrival of the Great Western. Is it not worth your serious considera tion—either to abandon the Sunday paper, or to in- corporate its contents in the Monday morning He- rald? An agent has had many complaints on the subject. Answer.—The ‘“ Sunday Herald” can neither be abandoned, nor incorporated in the Monday’s paper. If any patron wants the Sunday news, he can have it, in company with the Monday’s news, for the usual two cents each day’s paper (iG Shoulda person have a leisure hour in the even- ing, they could not employ it more advantageously, and, at the same time, economically, than in visiting the New York Museum. By paying one shilling, you have the privilege of roaming over the Museum, witnessing the vast collection of curiosities. The works of art and na- ture in every form and shape, view the portraits of all the celebrated characters during the revolutionary war, both clvil and military, and behold the various entertainments given by seven performers—all for the above sum. QG- WEBSTER’S SPEECH.—Various opinions have been expressed by individuals and the press, on the meri and demerits of this famous speech of “the steam engine in breeches,” as he is call Some of course are for, others against it. Now, those who witnessed it, and saw his fine intellec- tual features glowing with Promethean fire, ashe pour- trayed the dangers our country had passed—his noble form expanding as he breathed eloquence and truth, de- scribe it as unsurpassed by any of our statesmen of the day. Well, there are others who have “done the state some servic who richly deserve what they are reaping ;—fame and fortunes; among those are ward Phalon, the inventor of the. Dahlia Cream, which is literally all the rage now; its many good gory are not to be told, they must be tried to sati , and if it is not all he represents it, our word good for nought. Beware of the nostrums of the day, which are advertised to cure all the ills the head is liable to, and which are deleterious to the general health of the T ai article is a mild preventative against the hair falling out, gives it a beautiful dark brown, soft and gloss appearance. Sold wholesale and retail, by Phalon, prac- tical hair cutter, No. 214 Broadway, opposite St. Pauls, w York. 0g PURE EXTRACT OF SARSAPARILLA—In consequence ofthe innumerable nostrums called by this name, the public look with distrust on all articles of the kind ; but the invalid can now rely upon obtaining a yen- uine preparation of Sarsaparilia, made by Comstock and Co., 71 Maiden-lane, which wil! purify the blood and cure obstinate eruptions of the skin, scrofule, pains in the bones, mercurial symptoms, ulcers, &c. &c. To be had only at 71 Maiden-lane. 0g- HUMAN HAIR RESTORATIVE.—It has been proved by these respectable persons, who, having used a scientific oily preparation, called Jones’ Gil of Coral Cir. cassia, certify that it will ‘force the hair to grow, stay it falling off, cuire scurf or dandruff, and make light, red, or grey hair grow noturally dark from the roots, and give It @ fine, silky appearance. (Signed by) Mr. W, HOPKINS, 92 King.street, New York Mr. J. GILBERT, jeweller, Houston.st., N. Y. Mr. J.F POWER,grocer, Fulton-st.Brooklyn Mr. J. PEARSON, Navy Yard, Charlestown JUDGE EDWARDS, of Philadelphia. A hundred others could be referred to, but the public can require no further proof than this—that the above are its real qualities, and that it will do all it 8 represented Sold at the low price of 2, 5, or 8 shillings a bottle, by T’. Jones, sig of the American Eagle, 82 Chatham-street, New York; 8 State-street, Boston; 87 Dock-street, Phila. delphia; 139 Fulton street, Brooklyn, A. Marvin, Sing Sing; Zeiber, Washington, D.C.—See advértisements in another column, headed “restore the human heir, and eruptions cured.” 0G RAZORS.—An extensive assortment-of the latest and most approved patterns, fitted in cases of every imagi- nable style, varying from the plainest to the most highly finished. The subscriber having had long experience in the article, enables him to choose the best, examines each carefully, and will sell none but those that are perfect in their edge, and mrde of tke best materials, and on terms that cannot fail to please, viz : should the it a week afer, the money will be given back on returning the razors, or else be exchanged tor others. Those who have stift and heretofore experienced pare in razors to’accomplish the desirable end, will with ce ity be suited on the first trial—prices exceedingly low. G. SAUNDERS, inventor and manufacturer of the Metalic Tablet Razor Strop, 165 Broadway. REV. DR. BARTHOLOMEW’S EXPECTO RANT SYRUP.—This vegetable remedy has now been in use several years in curing consumption, liver com- laints, and all diseases of thechest, lunge, and liver, and itmever failed of effecting a cure, or giving relief. ‘One trial will convince all of its intrinsic virtues. It is war- ranted to contain no morphine or mineral sub’ and can be used with perfect safety by the most delicate chil- dren. Sold only at 71 Maiden lan QG@ LIEBIG’S ANIMAL CHEMISTRY, ONE the most heeengnn valuable and useful sc ever written, is published this morning, World of 43 octavo ina price 25 cents only, for a work whichfcosts $1 25 in any other form. Call and purchase, at 30 Ann street, where all the latest new novels are for sale on the cheap cash plan. QG@- “THE PRIVATE MEDICINE CHEST.”—This pete and convenient case containing a supply of reme- uaranteed to cure all forms of that disease incurred by ‘wolees indulgences, is truly a blessing to this class of the afflicted. No necessity now for these victims to make adisclosure of their melanoboly eases to any individual! A Perfect security is afforded inthis way against quacks. Full and familiar directions are enc’ in each case.— See advertisement in another column. eG SHERMAN'S COUGH LOZENGES ARE y capital articles. We have known them to cure so many cases in few hours, that we say to all who have a cough or cold, use Sherman’s Lozenges at once, and you will be surprised at the ease and quickness of their oper- ation. Dr. 8.is at 106 Nassau street one door above Ann. Agente—4 Stanwix Hall, Albany; 6 State street, Boston; 3 Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia. sits, THE NEW AND POWERFUL EXTRACT OF ‘APARILLA—Prepared and sold by the College of Medicine and Pharmacy of the city of New York, is four times strenger than any of the common ions sold underthat name. It is esa’ of the active principles of Sarsaparilla, Gentian, and Sassafras; aud according to the best medical authorities is the most efficacious article us inthe whole Materia Medica, for purifying the blood, in- removing pimples from the face, an vigorating the system, and all cutaneous ring the;constitution which has been shattered by disease or mercury. Sold in bottles at 75 cents—half dozen bottles $3,5@ dozen $6,00.— ‘See advertisement in another colums. (G- PHILADEDPHIA, Sept. 30.—Gents, you will please send me another $300 box of Candy at your earliest opportunity. Send me the following size packages—$105 worth of one shilling sticks; $150 do two do do; 36 dofour do do; $9do eight do. ‘The sales have increased to a great extent and from the present prospect, I think I shall be able tosell at least $1200 worth of Candy per month. I would senda greater order now, but my office is so small, Thave no room to put any more. You may, however, send me “ about Thursday next,” another box of the same size as the preseat one. | also wish some more of your large show cards; those that I have are too much defaced.— Please send my account and | will forward you the amount by reiurn mail. Respectfully yours, Kc. * ie G. B. ZIEBER. ‘To Messrs. Prass & Son, 45 Division st. The original of the above was shown us, and this, with the number of Heralds, sold by him leads us to believe he is the best agent in Philadelp! And as respects Pease’s Candy we know there is nothing better for colds, coughs, &e. ; we know its virtues from experience. CHATHAM THEATRE.—Mr. Sinclair, who has been delighting the uenters of the Chatham during the past week by Macnee , takes his benefit this evening, and a in three viz: Rural Felicity, Spirit of the Cly d Masaniello. Madame Lecompte, pe hes bow pk: for a few nights, appears and performs some spl dances. General Printing—Books—Pamphlets— Cards—Bills, &c, fi ee cameeiitetiowe of the test splendid yw nearly com} one of the most splendi GENERAL PRINTING OFFICES, ever organized. in this city, we are to print books, pamphlets, cards, bills, and all kinds of useful and elegant printing,‘on the most moilerate terms, and for cash pay ments. be This office we have fitted up at a great expense—in typos, presses, and materials of all kinds. We have alrea fy executed work to the amount of several thousands of dotlars, ond are still busy printing some of the most beau- tiful articles ever issued from the press. A Lady’s Maga the ““Anrisr,” is printed in this office, and it is tifully printed magazine ful typography of the New All applications for printing will be made to Mn. Jo Ex.tofr, the Manager, at the office of the Herald—or up stairs in the printing office, entrance at 97 Nassau street. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Prornirron or THe HenaLn GenenaL Paintisa Orrice, North West Corner of Fulton and Nassau New Yorx, 20th Sept. MONEY MARKET. Monday, Oct, 3—6 P. M, ‘The sales at the Stock Exchange te-day were unusual- ly small. Prices did not present any material change, with the exception of Ohio 6’s, which fell } per cent, Bills on Mobile were quoted 20026, sales at 24—on New Orleans, 1 dis, Advices from New Orleans state that 60 day bills on New York were ata a9 dis., with ‘| Baftolo on the 29th ult every prospect of to ¢t., at which rate the vty specie towards that city must be greatly accelle- At New Orleans 24th ult. there were considerable issues of the United States 6 per cent Treasury Notes from the Quarter Master’s Department; for that section. The notes fell to 24 per cent discount, and could not be had of the brokers at 1}dis. Why have not some of the Contractors and Government creditors in this quarter been favored with a few in discharge of their just claims? Does the Secretary weakly suppose that he can induce the public to buy his stock by refusing to pay his debts? Itisa mark of rare genius to sustain credit by such means.— Every day rumorsare circulated that the United States “Government has received from some broker offers for its stock bearing 6 per cent interest, at par, but clogged with some insolent proposition, such as binding the department not to borrow any more money unless by their consent. The object of these rumors is to produces stock jobbing rise im the market value of the stock, under the cover of which the redoubtable Secretary is peddling it out in the different cities—a few thousand dollars here, a few thou- sand in Philadelphia, and little lots in other cities. To aid this very dignified proceeding, the Treasury Notes are withheld from the contractors to whom they are due.— Because, if they were issued here they would, as at New Orleans, fall to a temporary discount, and, being always a favorite investment with capitalists, would absorb that floating capital which they are trying to attract to the stock. Ifhe can get the money for half the stock first, then he will put the Treasury Notes upon the creditors, who may sellthem when they can. In the mean time the most clamorous get their small bills paid. Colbert or Necker wouldopen their eyes at such vast and brilliant opera- tions. ‘The finances of a State indicate its general condi- tion. ‘We recently stated the fact that a Convention of Plan- ters had been held at Vicksburg, Miss ,to take measures to bring about a direct trade between that city and the Euro- pean markets, in order to avoid the expenses, taxes and losses incurred by the transit at New Orleans, all of which are onerous, and indeed amount to a more serious sum than a foreign government would find it to its interest to im- pose if in possession of the mouths of the Mississippi. Asthe trade has been carried on for the last few years,by concen- trating every thing at New Orleans, the States above, tributary to the “father of waters,” have actually gained nothing by the purchase of Louisiana. The city of New Orleans, the factors and the banks at that point, levy upen. the planters of the interior a much heavier tax than they would have been subjected to had the $15,000,000 for the purchase of Louisiana never have been paid. The commit- tee of the Convention, R. R. Abbey, Esq. J. B. Peyton, and Samuel Marley, Esq. éstimated that those extraordinary expenses amount to $5 per bale of 400 Ibs of cotton,which is equal to 16 percent of its value. The quantity of cot- ton raised inthe State of Mississippi is as follows:—Ac- cording tothe United States census of 1840, there were produced in 1839, in the following contiguous counties, in bales of cotton averaging 400 Ibs. each, as follows :— 40123 S2ott, 935 21779 Atala, 1 ‘37105 Leake, M437 3391 Neshoba, 2502 634 Jasper, 2950 1106 Simpson, 1697 4146 Covington, 1260 8333 130,987 All of which counties trade more or less to Vicksburg, overland. ? Also, in 321 Choctaw, 2327 20214 Yallobusha, 11336 Carrol 10626 Lafayette, 3099 Tallahatchie, 4079 Ponola, 1380 83281 Making inall 214,271 balas. On this number of bales an annual tax of $1,071,355 is paid by its producers to New Orleans, and all the other citics on the line of the river pay in the same proportion. ‘The following resolutions were passed 1st. That a home market in Mississippi and direct trade from the State is in perfect accordance with all the estab- lished laws and well defined usages of trade and com- merce which obtain elsewhere. 2d. That the establishment of this great enterprize will | have the direct effect of saving to the planters alone, the enormous sum of twoor three millions of dollars every ear. . 3d. That the establishment, and then the inevitable + continuance, of this trade and market, is vere A within the reach of our cotton planters. They have only to will itby a unanimous sentiment and it is done. In this revolution which commercial affairs have under- gone in the South generally, and in Mississippi in parti- cular, the policy of direct trade has at last got into a pro- perchannel. Twoor three years since, meny leading gentlemen of the South got up a direct trade convention. ‘They saw the importance of the matterto Southern inter- | ests, but neither understood the causes of the concentra- tion of trade at certain points, nor the remedy to be ap plied. The cause undoubtedly is the paper credit system operating through banks. So far was this from being un- derstood, that to this day many of the warmest advocates for “direct trade” are the most zealous for a national bank—principles entirely antagonist, and which cannot exist together. The progress of events at the Southwest, | involving the ruin of those banks which concentrated the trade of that whole region at New Orleans, has opened the eyes of the planters to the real operation of the sys- ° tem. They now say, “since we are to sell our produce for cash, and pay cash for that which we buy, we can as well do it at home as at New Orleans.” It was the credit that carried them to New Orieans—that credit being nihilated, the noble river, fine harbor, and natural adran- toges of Vicksburg come into requisition. The measures she isnow taking are calculated to develope and perfect whatever tendency may exist towards such @ result. Shipments have been made to a considerable amount from Natchez, under circumstances much more unfavor- able than those which now surround Vicksburg, and even then at a costof about fifty cents per bale under that of shipments by way of New Orleans in the ordinary mode, independent of the important advantage in avoiding loss and damage usually incurred by the handling and expo- sure on steamboats and in New Orleans. At that time shere was an immense concentration of banking capital at New Orleans, and the wild desire of speculation induced nearly all to send their cotton there in order to obtain “facilities.” Now, what facilities can she furnish? The same causes hold the planting interest in dependence upon New Orleans,and the steamboat interest was so dependen‘s that vessels bound for Natchez or Vicksburg were forced to wait for towage, or to pay extravagant prices for it, as an inducementto the steamboats to risk offending th merchant patrons. But now the power over all these in- terests is to be brought home from the agent at New Or- leans back to the principals—the producers of the coun- try—and they will command those interests, not to dis- courage, but to promote the direct trade. Sales at the Stock Exchange. $2000 N. Y. 5's, 1858 78 20 Mew Jesmey BB io 6 a i [Sama gh) 2 2% HarlemRR . 15) 2000 10 ——. & Syracuse 101 1000 Indiana 20% East River Ins. 0 9 shas Bk New Yi 105,25 Maphattan Gas Co. 63 50 Long Island RR 90 49% 20 Jackson Ins. 40 . Second Board. 50shas Long Island 33 49% 50 do 19% State of Trade, Late adviees from Kingston, Jamaica, gives the follow- ing as the shipment of produce from that Island from Jan- uary 0 to August 20 :— Suirment ov PRepuce rnowt Jamaica Jax. To Avovsr Bers. Puns. Bales. Krow Root, = ot as ‘There were four vessels still loading to take 1100 hhds. , which will make the gross crep for the year 9000 hie, ‘This is a falling off from the crop of 1831 of 45,000 tons. puiteers ey. aes mrmty sells at 168 cents gal; J. | a cts; pipes Leger Freres, 3 Pell jevoisin 1 cts ; Wol Swen Gin at 106 cts; ini jolasses Rum sella at 22.0 22} Whiskey $1 60 8 $2 gal cts; Whiskey 20} a al cts, Metals.—Prices firm. Tin plates, $8;50 cash ; pig lead = 3} cts ; old copper 15} ctsper Ib Molasses —Dark Porto Ico at 19¢ als right at 21¢ at 200 390; N- Orlewnsat 10) 8190. |, Naval Stores.—No unty Turpentine . ‘at $279; vat $287} 094; ‘Tar at J Oils.—Linseod at 92c, cash; crude Sperm 68e; brought 34c; strained Sperms are 70a 90 cents. Olive is dull. Provisions-—Mess Pork, $825. Good Butter, prime hes sold at 13. Corn Trade. ‘There has been a little better demand for flour in thi® market, and the prices of ee are more easily ob” tained. se Cleaveland on the 99th ult. was steady at 65¢ for the best northern qualites. All the flour offered was ready taken at $3 562362}. Corn cogtinued at 324 cents. h better feeling in the flour market nt affalo on the 23th ult ‘best brands being in demand at $3 | 72. Piyibey 0 of Iiinols wheat brought 70jc, and on ferio mot 50,000 bushels wheat sh: last week from Cleve- land, 37,800 bushels went into Canada, and the balance Buflalo. "tn Alton , Illinois, wheat has declined in price, purcha:- ers paying but from 31 to 35 cents per bushel, according to quality. None but the choicest lots bring the latter price. estar Flour market was rather dull on the 20th th ead oattore were asking from $375 to 394. Several lots’ were sold in the early part of the week at $4. ‘There | was a slight decline in Corn, owing to the farmers bring ing in the corn that they had stored up in anticipation of