The New York Herald Newspaper, October 11, 1842, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. Vol, VILL.—-No, 281 --=Whole No. 3132, NEW YORK, TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 11, 1842. Price Two Cents REVOLUTIONARY RELICS, Beixe tae Privare axp_ Conripentia. Lerrer & wairren to Governor CLINTON, BY ALL THE DIS- BLTINGUISuED Henoes anp SraTEsMEN oF THE AME- & RM AN REVOLUTION—AND NOW FOR THEFIRST TIME f PUBLISHED To THE WORLD, BY THE CONSENT OF Con. Brexman or Lona Isuanp, THE GRANDSON or Governor CLINTON. = Hon. Francis Lewis to Tax Hon. Pierre Van Corriannt, Est Movement and Preparations of Congre ington—Troops raised in North Ca Lafayette —Pulaski— General Wey Duer—Dr. Franklin—Arrival of Drag Stn :— 2 " Thad the honor to write you the 25th ultimo and 7th Inst. acknowledging your favor of the 11th January, and fant to your request, and my duty, I shall proceed ive you every information in iny power relative to the Public Weal. ‘About two months ago Congress sent a Committee of their Body to Campin order to consult with the General upon a mode for regulating the army, Mr. Danna, one of that Committee is returned with a Report for the new arrangement of the army in which it is proposed to re- duce the present establishment to $9 Battalions, each to cousist of one Colonel, one Lieut Colonel, one Major, six Captains, one Capt Lient, eight Lieut’s, nine Ensigns. ‘The Staff to be appointed out of the Line. The Qr Masters Generals for the Grand Army are already appointed, viz. Major Genl Green, with a Col. Cox, and Mr Pellit (both of this State) as assistant Qr. Mas’rs General; There has been great complaints of negleet, and peculation in this department, into which astrict inquiry will be made. ‘he Report pi half pay to all Commissioned Otticers on the new Establishment, who shall remain in the service at the endof the War. Ma ee has already 9p a week, de diem in diem, debating warmly upon this point, and nothing yet determined, the half pay scheme meets with enor , the House devided in a Committee of the Whole, the Question not yet put, but will I believe tomorrow, if carried in the’ affirmative (which is still with mea doubt) it will be for @ limited term of years, and not for life. te a letter from General Washington received last night, we are informed the Enemy are preparing for an Expedition, they have ordered Troops frem’Rhode Island, and New York round to Philadelphia, from which ma- noeuvre the General conjectures, that they do not expect any considerable reinforcement from Europe this Cam- pale n. orthey would not take the Field so early ; Should their designs be against General Washington’s army, it is at present in a weak state, should they be routed, or obliged to retreat ; from the negligence of Quarter and Forrage Mar’s, they have not Horses to bring off their Ar- tillary, and Military Stores, &c. Governor Caswell from N. Carolina is on his march with 5000 Volunteers for the Grand Army, and Virginia has 5000 more, but we know not as yet what has been collected in the other States, by Inlistments or draits; If the public reports we have from abroad be true, we have nothing more to do than to exert ourselves this Campaign, and our Independence will have a permanant establish- ment. Our magazeens of Provisions are filling daily, espe- cially of the bread kind, and we have lately advice of the arrival of large supplys of arms, amunition, and clothing, in the out Ports, both to the Eastward and Southward, but from the badness ofthe roads, and scarcety of Waggons, few as yet have been conveyed to the army. I forgot to inform you that it has been also moved ina Committee of the Whole, that a bounty should be given te the soldiers at the end of the War, of fifty dollars each and a suit of Cloths, overand above the bounty of Land formerly voted. ‘he is de la Fayette is in high esteem with the Cor , he appears to be a nobleman, with a high sense of honor, and I hope nothing will be done to give him the least disgust. The Polish General Polasskey, is appo'nted to raise an Independent Corps of sixty Draggoons with 200 iight In- tantry, to rank a Brigd’r General. I believe he will prove a valuable officer. Congress is anxious to know if the Forts on Hudson River are carrying on with vigour, as they have ,the so- curity of that River very much at Heart; such has been the large demands for money, that the Treasury was near- ly exhausted, but hope it is now in such atrain, as to be soon and amply replenished. General ‘Wayne ‘with a party, made lately an excursion into the Jerseys where he was followed by a party of the Enemy, they skirmished and were driven back with the loss of eight or nine taken and some wounded, Genl. Wayne destroyed large quantities of forrage and returned. ‘The Enemy took from us a drove of 120 black Cattle near Corrells terry on the west side the Delaware comming for our Camp ait General Washington is not soon reen: forced, [tear he will be obliged to quit his ground and cross the Susquehanna, 6! that happen, the Enemy will have the States of Pennsylvania, Delaware and Ma. Peyes in their n, and Virginia must be our um. ly worthy Colleague Col. Duer returned to Congress Jast week, so that now our State is represented, Mr. G. Morris is still at Camp, we expect he will join’ ue in a fortnight. The following is an extract froma letter I thisday re- ceived at Baltimore—In a vessell that arrived here last Monday trom Martinique, a gentleman came Passinger who reports, that Mr. Bingham shewed him a letter, which he received from Paris, the day before this gentim left the Island, the purport of which was, that Doctor Franklin, was received by the French Court as Ambassa- dor from the United States of America, and that a packet for Congress came in this vessell which was landed on the Eastern Shore. The packet here mentioned, is not as yet received by Separen ‘We have also this day, received a letter, from aCapt of French Ship, of 32 guns 179 nen, just arrived at Nuburn N. Carolina, with » Valuable Cargo consisting of articles suitable for our American Army, of which he makes an offer to Congress. I have a list of the several articlos, but time will not permit me to send you a eopy; let it sutfice, when I say, that in my opinion we have lately arrived on this Continent asutiiciency of supplys, for our present wants, nay more, if they were properly collected to their ere ee a 5 je assured sir 1 shall give the Hon’bl Council every material information that comes to my knowledge. Ihave the honor to be sir Your most obed’t humb serv’t FRA’ LEWIS. York Town, 30 March, 1778. The Hon’bl Prenre Van Contiant, Esqn- —General Wash- ina and Virginia— Movements—Col. <nch Supplies. Cor. A. Hamtron to Gov. Crinton. A Degeneracy of Representation in the Great Council of Ameriea— Unfit for their, Great Trusl Folly, coprice want of foresight and dignity, characterize them—How the French Officers over-reached them—Mismanagement in the Commissary’s Department—Forbearance of the Soldiery—The Representation once honorable, now alarm- a dangerous—The best Men selected to fiil State offices at home—A Congress despised at home and abroad —Character of the New York State Delegation—" 2 Cer- tain faction.” Heap Quarrens, Feb. 13, 1773. Dear Sin:— I did myself the honor of writing to you, immediately after my arrival at Head Quarters, in answer to your let- ters I tound here from you. ‘There is a mattur, which often obtruded itself upon my mind, and which reauires the attention of every person of sense and influence among us—I mean a degeneracy of representation in the great council of America. It isa melancholy truth Sir, and the effects of whioh we dayly see and teel, that there is not so much wi ina certain body, as there ought to be, and asthe success of our affairs absolutely demands. Many members of it are no doubt ‘men, in every hates fit for the trust; but this cannot be sadof itas a body. Folly, caprice, a want of foresight, comprehension and dignity, characterize the general tenor oftheir actions. Of this I dare say, you are sensible, though perhaps you have not so many opportunities of knowing it asi bave. ‘Their condact with respect to th army especially is feeble indecisive and improvident—in- somuch, that we are reduced to a more terrible situation than you can conceive. False and contracted views of economy har revented them, though repeatedly urged to it, from making that provision for officers which w: requisite te interest them in the service; which has pro- duced such carelessness and indifference to the servic as is subversive of every officer-like quality. They have disgusted the army by repeated instances of the most whimsical favoritism in their promotion; and by an absurd prodigality of rank to ere and to the meanest staif of the army. They have not been able to summon reso- lution enough to withstand the impudent importunity and vain hossting of foreign aye manifested ich a ductility . i will warrant the c! lied by every petty rascal, who comes armed with tatious pretensions of military merit and expe . Would you believe it Sir, it is become almost proverbial the mouths of the French o1 and other foreigners, that they have nothing more to do, to obtain whatever they pleased, than to assume a high tone, and assert their own merit with confidence and perseverance? These things wouad my feelings as a republican more than I can ex- | Sng be in some degree make me contemptible in my own eres. judicious changes and arrangements in the Com- missary’s department, in the middle of a campaign, they have exposed the army frequently to temporary want, and to the danger of a dissolution from absolute famine. At this very day there are complaints from the whole line, of having been three or four days without provisions; de: sertions have been immense, and strong features of mutiny begin to show themselves. It is indeed to be wondered at,that the soldiers have manifested so unparalled a de- gree of patience as they have. It effectuel measures are not 8] ee know not how we shall keep the army together or make another campaign. Tomit saying any thing of the want of clothing for the army. It may be disputed whether more co! have been done than has been done. If yeu look into their conduct in the civil li equally discover a deficiendy of energy, dignity and ex. tensiveness of yiews; but of this you can better judge than myself, and it is unnecessary to particularize. America once had a representation that would do ho- nor to any ege or nation. The oo fatling offis 4 | alarming and dangerous. What is the cause? or how isit to be remedied? sro queciene that the welfare of these States require should be well attended to. The great men who composed our first council; are they dead, have they deserted the cause, or what has become of them? Very few are dead, and still fewer have deserted the cause; they are all, except the few who still remain in Congress, ther in the field, or in the civil offices of their respective States; fat the greater part are engaged in the latter. The only remedy then is to take them out of these em- ployments, and return them to the place, where their pre- sence is infinitely more important. Each Stat order to promote its own internal go- you will yernment and prosperity, has selected its best members to fill the offices within itself, and conduct its own affairs. Men have been fonder of ‘the emoluments and conve- niences of being employed at home, and local attachment, falsely operating, has made them more provident for the partieular interests of the State, to which they belonged, than for the common interests of the confederacy. Fhis is @ most pernicious mistake, and must be corrected. How- ever important it is to give form and efficiency to your terior constitutions and police; it is infinitely more impor- tant to have a wise general council, otherwise a failure of the measures of the Union will overturn all your labors for the advancement of Your particular good, and ruin the common cause. You should not beggar the councils of the United States to enrich the administration of the seve- ral members. Realize to yourself the consequences of having a Congress despised at home and abroad. How can the common force be exerted, if the power of collect- ing it be put in weak, foolish and unsteady hands? How can we hope for success in our European negotiations, if the nations of Europe have no confidence in the wisdom and viger of the great Continental government? Thi the object on which their eyesare fixed; hence it is Ame- rica will derive its importance or insignificance, in their estimation. Arguments io you Sir need not be multiplied to enforce the necessity of having a geod general council, neither do I think we shall very widely differ as to the fact that the present is very far from being such. The sentiments! have advanced are not fit for the vul- gar ear; and circumstanced as I am I should with caution utter them, exceptto those in whom may place an en- tire confidence. Butit is time that men of weight and un- derstanding should take the alarm, and excite each other to aproper remedy. For my part, my insignificance allows me to do nothing more, than to hint my apprehensions to those of that description who are pleased to favor me with their confidence. In this view, I write to - As far as I can judge, the remarks I have made do not ur State nearly s9 much as to the other twelve. Duane, a Morris, and may I not add aDuer? But why do you not send your Jay and your R. R. Livings- ton? I wish General Schuyler was either explicitly in the army or in the Congress. For yourself, Sir, though Imean no compliment, you must not be spared from where you are. But the design of this letter is not so much that you may use your influence, in improving or enlarging your own representation, as’ indirectly giving the alarm to other States, through the medium of your confidential friends. Indeed Sir it is nece there should be a change. Ame- rica will shake to the centre, if there is not. sure of seeing you last with respect to the exi certain faction. Since I saw you, I have discovered such convineing traits of the monster, that I cannot doubt its reality in the most extensive sense. 1 dare say you have seen and heard enough to settle the matter in your own mind. I believe it unmasked its batteries too soon and be- ins to hide its head, but ag I imagine it will only change the storm to a gap; all the true and sensible friends to their country, and of course to a certam great man, ought to be upon thé watch, to counterplot the secret machinations of his enemies. Have you heard anything of Conway’s hi tory? He is one of the vermin bred in the entrails of this chimera dire, and there does not exist a more villainous calumniator and ineendiary. Ho is gone to Albany on a certain expedition. an with great regard and respect, Sir, Your most obedient servant, ALEX. HAMILTON. Jas. Duane to Gov. Cuinton. Evacuation of New York— Violence of the Americans”— the “ Loyalists” — Diplomatic Matters. Puinceton, 21st August, 1783. Dear Sir— , We have at length letters from Mr. Lawrence, our Mi- nister, dated in London the 16th of June. He does not mention the definitive Treaty ; but declares that Secretary Fox had assured him that positive orders had been trana- mitted to Sir Guy Carleton for the final Evacuation of New York. Sir Guy too in his dispatches of the 17th in- stant says that the June packet lately arrived had brought him final orders for the evacuation of New York, and that he should lose no time as far as depended upon him, in fulfilling those commands. But that notwithstanding his orders are urgent to accelerate the total Evacuation, the difficulty of assigning the precise time for this event was of late greatly encr . ‘ The violence ofthe Ameri- cans,” he adds, “ wi broke out soon after the cessation of hostilities, encreased the number of their countrymen who look to him for escape from threatned destruction : but that these terrors had of late been so considerably augmented that almost all within his Lines conceived their safety to depend upon being removed by him, which renderd it pe te say when the Evacuation could be compleated. And again— that he shoud shew an In difference to the Feelings of Humanity, as well as to the Honour and Interest of the nation he served, to leave any 's that were to quit the country a jolence which they conceive they have so to apprehend—* That should these fears con- tinue, and compel such multitudes to remove, he should hold himself acquitted from any delay in the fulfillin order, and the consequences which may result therefrom; and that he cannot avoid adding “ that it made no smal, part of his concern that Congress had thought proper to corend to this late hour, the recommendations stipulated by the Treaty, and in the punctu formance of which the King of Great Brittain and his ministers had expressed such entire confidence.” In the course of his Reasonirgs he refers to his corres- ndence with General Washington, with your Excel- cy, and our late Sec: for forei fairs ; but he only transmits his own Letter to your Excellency of the 20th of July. A Committee has these communi ions from Sir Guy under consideration. I endeavored from my Memory to give them a detail of your correspondence which induced a strong desire on their part to be possess of the whole ; for | had also informed them that you had it in contemplation to lay it before Congress. further reason for wishing that the transmission of tho: papers may not be delayed. Since a part of the corres- pondence is among the archives of Congress it is proper that the whole should bethere ; and the more so as the ma- terials it affords may be of public utility. ‘The only proofs which Sir Guy has furnished, are Di tions of And. Fowler, Edmund Ward, and Lieut. Col. Hunt. ‘A minister or agent is arrived from Hamburgh, but has not yet reached Princeton. His business is to settle a commercial treat; The Ambassador from the States to Philadelphia—we have rati- fied a treaty with t ‘of Sweden. It is reported that the Emperor and the King ot Denmark, have appointed their Ambassadors for our Court—but you will be pleased to set this down as Report—The Court of Spain has re- i ir. Carmichael as our Minister, or rather charge afairs in the absence of Mr. Jay: but Russia centi- nues celd towards Mr. Dana, at least undecided. Accept this small collection as the news of the bs fq At an important Period it may justly by asked how it hap. pens that nothing more satisfactory is communicated ? It is not my fault, but we really hear nothing interesting from our ministers. 1 ‘e been in pain lest I should for- feit your Excellency’s opinion of my vij ice and at- tention ; but believe me tho’ | was drawn from Lome un. reasonably, out of my Rotein, and to my great — to attend this summer, I shall discharge my a duty with alacrity ; and embrace every opportunity to convince you that ! am with great Respect, and personal attachment, Dear Sir Your Excellency’s most obedient and very humble servant, JAS. DUANE. P. 8. Lentreat your Excellency to present my respect- ful ced pe oro to Mrs. Clinton, Mr. "Attorney Col. Ben son, and Judge Hubbard. You will naturally conjecture that the Recommendation directed by the Treaty is now brought on the tapis. His Excellency Govranon Cuinton. James Duane To Gov. Cuinton. Description of the Battle of lown—The Weakness and Inaction of Pennsylvania—Their Dissentions con- cerning their form of Government. (James Duane was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.} i Yorxtown, 8th Octob’r. 1777. R— I wrote to you yesterday by Colonel Troup, giving your Excellency a general account of a Battle fought on Satur- day last at Germantown between the American and Brit ish armies, Victory seemed at first to be promis’d to Gen- eral Washington as a reward for the spirited attack which was judiciously planned and pushed with great gallantry. On ‘every jeenemy gave way : But a heavy fog, which totally obstructed all_ communication among our different divisions, and indeed destroyed all distinction be- tween friends and foes, ly in'the midst of conquest, put an end to all these sanguine expectations by a sudden retreat of our troops. This, it is supposed, was occasioned by the left wing of our army’s coming up and endeavor: ing to join the other bedy ; and each mistaking the other fora fresh reinforcement of the enemy. The enemy hewever did not pursue ; but permitted General Wash- ington to retire with his cannon and wounded, ut leisure ; venturing only, after some cessation, to fire a few long shot from some pieces of cannon. This is the substance of General Washington’s Letter, received this moment in Congress where | write this short account ; not h in my power to give you a copy of his dispatches at large. The loss on either side is not ascertained : the conse- quence the General infers from the, engagement is, that it will make his troups familiar with danger, and more ready to attack as well as more determined and hardy in action. In other respects he observes that his situation is just the same as before the battle, the loss of men excepted, which is supposed to be fully compensated by the great havoc made ainong the enemy. When further circumstances come to light, your Ex- cellency shall be furnished with particulars. Tho’ this Tast battle cannot be called a fortunate event, it gives no discouragement. ‘The State of Pennsylvania however re- feeble, and inactive, and contributes little to bo common defence. The dissention concerning their ime of government seems to have shaken all public vir- ke foundation. his between ourselves. Maroy Aad add—but to assure you, that with great Na te Tam, ‘our Excelleney’s most obed’t hum’! serv’t, JAS. DUANE. Marquis De La Fayette to Baron De Steven. On Sundry Military Matters and Movements O'Buron’s, May 10th, 1781. are at Petersburg and we have no communi- Dean Th cation over Appamatox—a the enemy’s power and is not in ow Geedvantone and my inferiority forces me to the River—But my keep near Longfields will be in post on this side, be within stiikioe ieee ea? enemy, and without exposing choose on the narrowest thing that can do for taking a River, Boats, canoes, scows (along boat excepted;) saw and planks to join two canoes may be sent down from Richmond and the vessels—Gene- ral Mulleaberg keeps this side until tomorrow and our baggage and stores are ordered to Richmond—what you will do for the security ef your recruits | entirely leave to you to decide—As to reinforcements of militia, riflemen, and horses, particularly White's dragoons | beg you will send to me as fast as they arrive Be pleased to communi- cate this letter to His excellency the Governor, and tell Major Claybourne that the construction of flatt bottomed boats as well as an immediate supply of waggons and boats are necessary articles, without which I am exposed and crippled in every one of my movements. 1 cannot con- ceive where Captain Maxwell has been since I saw him on Bottom’s Bridge With the fondest regard yours LAFAYETTE. Baron De Stusen, Richmond Marquis pe La Fayerrs to Gov. CLinton. Paying Public Debts, and his intention of attending the Treaty with the Indians, §c. oo Axwany, 27th Sept. 1778. As we are in this place very far from head quarters, ex- presses are exceedingly dear tor the public, and I under. stand you have occasion for sending letters almost every day, can I hope your excellency will forward this to Gen- eral Washington—I beg your pardon for the trouble I take the liberty to pive, you, but if your excellency don’t find Imake be pe too free and rather troublesome, I'll send to Pookeepsie such letters as I wish to be delivered by and short way—General Washington is the only com- mander in chief I know of in America, but that very rea- son that I have very seldom seen two heads upon the same body, amd I must refer immediately to my General every step I am obliged to take by my being so far from the main army. { have not yet received the answers of Congress—that they had been received, and shail be strangely di yint- ed, I am much confident of—what they will do and pirect Ido not know at all—in waiting for theyr decision I try to make et yucky useful, as my being the eldest officer here a wound can enable meto—I pay debts as fast as_ mon comes, viz: very slow—I am going to the Convention of the In because General Schuyler has told me that a arcel of Frenchmen would be of some use to the eause— rom thence I’llgo to Fort Schuyler, and be back for re- ceiving the answers of Congress—I hope too, sir, that Pl hear rom your excellency—the defence of North River a point of the greatest importance, I have desired the Baron de Kalb, who willcommand here in that little eb- sence of five days, to give every assistance in his power forevery thing which will be asked trom him on that ac- count. With the highest regard and respect, Ihave the honor to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, THE M. DE LAFAYETTE. Boston. [Correspondence of the Herald.] Bosron, Oct. 8, 1842. Politics—Funeral Solemnities—Love and Swicide, almost— Theatricals—General Intelligence. ‘The morning and noon trains upon the eastern railroad, were well loaded yesterday with anxious politicians, wending their way to Newburyport, to listen to Mr. Cushing’s address to his constituents.— The most intense interest was manifested by men of all parties, to hear his explanation and expose of party affairs; and the old church, one of the largest in New England, was filled by an immense assem- blage, comprising all the wealth, intelligence, and respectability of the district, while the galleries of- fered a goodly specimen of Yankee female beauty. Mr. Cushing was introduced to the meeting, and rose to speak without applause. He continued in his remarks for above two hours, and was listened to with the most unbroken attention. All the city papers had reporters present, and as his address will be published, any extract of it from me would be superfluous. ‘ ‘he funeral services of the late Rev. William E. Chaning were appropriately solemnized yesterday afternoon, in the church where his earthly labors been performed, and which was crowded to suflocation—every inch of space being improved by the eagermultitude. The exercises were of the most solemn character, and the sermon by the Rey. Mr. Gannett was listened to by the dense collection of ladies and gentlemen in the most profound silence. Every eye was bedewed with tears, as the peculiar traits of the deceased were alluded to in the most touching language, and no o1 (Sporty could fail to sympathise deeply with the afflicted family of the leceased, and to feel sensibly that not only the church, but the community at large, in his death, have met with an almost irreparable loss. His re- mains were interred in Mount Auburn. Requiescat mM pace. Considerable excitement has been caused this spotting bx another silly fellow’s attempting to shake off this mortal coil. As usual, in such mat- ters, a woman was the cause of all the difficulty— and by her acts dethroned reason from her wonted seat. The young gent, thus idiotic, is ofa most re- spectable family, and was united a few years since to a most lovely and interesting young creature,but from some secret causes,the attachment of the honey mvon has been cooled down by time, and it appears thathe has since madly conceived @ passion for another lady, and hence the suicidal attempt. This is all T could gather from a member of the family. relative to the contengs of the “farewell documents” left by him behind. As his friends say, he had ‘own unaccountably dull and melancholy, refusing food, and talking rather incoherently, within the past three days, which quite alarmed them, and me- dical advice was ebtuined. Last evening, he pur- chased at a druggist’s, an ounce of laudanum, as he averred, wishing itfor the tooth-ache, his face being at the time bound by a kerchief, an evident token of suffering. He wentto bed about 10 0’clock, and at 12 0’clock his mother, having occasion to visit his room, discovered an empty vial, labelled “lauda- num,” and three letters upon his dressing table, the contents of which revealed too truly his rash act.— His wife was, and is still absent from the city. Me- dical aid was procured, and the stomach pipe resort- edto. This morning his recovery was considered doubtful, but Iam happy to learn that he 1s now pro nounced out of danger. th suffering indescriba- ble agony from the effects of his folly. A New York belle is connected with the affair in some way; how Icannot discover. | : j Our theatres are doing a smasizing business. For- rest and Josephine have appeared toa crowded au- dience every night of their engagement, and last night (Forrest’s benefit) at eight o’clock, the privi- lege of peeping through a hole, and standing in the oboe, could not be obtained for love nor meney.— The stock company at thisestablishment is very poor most of the performers being intolerablystupid. How- ard, the leading actor, is no more able to sustain the business given him than an owl, and Mrs.Cramer,the leading lady, had better retire altogether from the ae Chapman is good, but his rich quaint vein of humor is not properly appreciated. Gilbert is good, but Ayling is sometimes intolerable. Ido not wonder at the decline of the drama, when I see such statues, nothing more, put up each night to person- ate characters, embodying genius and _talent.— Faugh! By the bye, what magic charm binds “the magnificent” to the “ Indian chief?’ Asan actress she Js nothing. of a woman, I grant you everything. Forrest has half the gross receipts each night—she plays the entire engagement for a half clear benefit, at which he will not play, and consequently her chance is small. ie onal is doing a very fine bssiness, though Pelby was unwise in reducing his prices. ‘He has one of the best stock corps in the country—the names of Messrs. Murdock, Blake, and Hunt, and Madames Pelby, Anderson and Houpt, with a host of minor talent, fully confirm my asser- tion. Julia Turnbull is still as fascinating as ever with the Kilby and Milk street salesmen, while the students are pining in solitude for the return of their Mary Ann Lee. we go—legs ever triumphant over intellect. Marshall is doing well at the Eagle, witha deuced bad company, particularly in the fe- male line. Mrs. Lewis is absolutely disgusting in her gestures and movements. Miss Sands, alias nsing, has no voice, nor can she act. Mrs. Groves, the best of the lot, yet bad enough, in all conscience. Ma i] must engage some recruits, or he will be soon obliged to close doors: ° Ellworth, the humbug er, gives his experi- ence to-night. I will ays the particulars how he gulled us,in my next. Yours, truly, B. Movements or tHe Brrrisn Army.—The Mon- treal Gazette of October 8th, says that the head quarters and six pe re of the Coldstream Guards, embarked on HW. M. 8. Caleutta on Wednesday, and sailed on the following morning.— ‘Two companies of this battalion, and two of the Grenadier Guards, remain at Quebec, awaiting the arrival of the Pique, for conveyance to England, and this vessel of war issaid to be in the river. The head quarters d nof the 68th Light Infantry, arrived at Quebec on Thursday, They willbe re- placed at Sorel, by two companies of the 89th regi- ment, from Chambly. A squadron of the King’s Dragoon Guards, it is said, are to move to Mon- treal, on the departure of the 7th Hussars, for Eng land. The head quarters division of the 76th regi- ment, under Lieut. Colonel Joseph Clarke, sailed from Halifax, in the Boyne, transport, on the 24th ult. for England. art ofthe River—I request every | Fifteenth Annual Fair of the American In- stitute, at Niblo’s Garden, 1842. Monvay, Ocr. l0rn. The Fair this year altogether surpasses any that has ever preceded it, both in the greater number and variety of the articles exhibited, and also in their superior workmanship and beauty. We have therefore determined to give a full, accurate and im- partial report of the whole, so that both exhibitors, visitors, and the public at large, will be fairly and honestly dealt by. We commence to-day with the Hortievirvrat Room.—This room i the second floor, northeast wing of the Garden, and by many persons pronounced decidedly to be the most attractive part of the exhibition. This arises mainly from the magnificent and truly royal display variety, beauty and lea ituated in of Dahlias. In numoe tion, we believe they have never been equalled in any exhibition in this country. ‘he first we noticed on entering the room was Mr. Thomas Bridgeman, author of the Young Gardener's Assistant, and now,chairman of the Hor- ticultural Committee, busily engaged in arranging the articles in the room. As soon as he ascertain- ed that we were reporting for the Herald, he imme- diately undertook to be our cicerone, and enlighten us into the mysteries of the show. First upon the left we noticed Mr. Thorburn, the rinee royal of Floriculture, Seedsman, &c.— There he sat busily engaged in writing la els, or ra- ther the names of about one hundred varieties of some of the most magnificent Dahlias the eye ever beheld. “This,” says he, as he wrote ‘the name, “this is called the ‘Queen,’—the'root cost me ten guineas. There is ‘Mr. Pickwick ;’ this is th ‘Maid of Bath,’ and cost two guine: .. Dowkeee Lady Cooper,’ cost £3 ; ‘Maria,’ £2; the ‘Bride Maid,’ £2; the ‘Ne Plus Ultra,’ £8” and thus he went on with “Tournament,” ‘Alba Purpurea,” “Charles the 12th,” ‘Lady’ Catharine Jerym? acs Queen,” “Rouge et Noir,” a most splen- did flower, nearly black, and various others.— “Who is th said we, ‘dressed in deep mourning?” “That,” said Mr. Thorburn, is “* “Grace Darling’—she is dead—that is the original Grace Darling, the heroine of the waves—and the flower is in mourning for her”—the flower was sur- rounded with crape. Mr. Thorburn’s stand con- tains about four hundred flowers, many of them most curious), do, and several of them from the most celebrated collections in Europe, the roots of which cost from five to ten guineas each. Mr. Thorburn’s collection at Astoria contains about five thousand flowers, all now in full bloom. ‘Do you see at the farther end of the room that magnificent ornamental figure of Dahlias, composed of sundry stars and diamonds, surmounted with a Maltese Cross? That, too, is Thorburn’s handywork.” _ Under Mr. Thorburn’s stand of Dahl jias, we no- ticed some shee handsome pes and white corn, raised by Mr. John Jones, of Hurlgate, on the Island. Another lot by Mr. Buel, of Albany, called the Dutton corn. " ; “Here,” says Mr. Bridgeman, is a fine lot of cel- lary, carrots, beets, &c. &c., and some extra large sugar beets, by John Breill, of New Jersey.”” “*Thus very choice collection of Dahlias is from Mr. William Kent, of Brooklyn, it contains about sixty varieties.” Nearthem we noticed some 14 stocks or stems of Tuberoses, very fine, and by the game person. Next we came to another equally beautitul stand of Dahlias by Mr. Thomas Hogg, of corner 23d street and Broadway—it contained some 50 or 60 kinds. No. 29, is a lot ofarticles exhibited by Robt. Pel- ham, of Ulster Co., embracing green peas, beans, W&e., together with quinces, apples, plums, pears, wheat, and a drum of figs raised on his own grounds —all in very fine condition. ji Near by isa very superior specimen of maple su- a competition made by Caleb Burdit, Walton, CoN. Y. No. 33is a lot ofblack Poland grapes, from Mat- thew Antonides, of Brooklyn—they looked very batch to one’s appetite, . Near these lay some very splendid Smyrna squashes, by Mr. Swords of Bloomingdale. Another of the same equally handsome, by D. N. Demarest, N.Y, By them, in a glass case, is a lot of Kentucky hens’ eggs, some of them of enormous size. “* And here,” said Mr. Bridgeman, ‘‘ we come to a stand of American Seedling Dahlias, from Mr. Wm. Russell, Figrist, of Brooklyn ; they are the most splendid lot I have ever seen ; you must give them a good notice, for we must encourage Ameri- can productions.” So we give them to the public, dahlias and patriotism, jost as we received trem: Next, we came to Mr. Downing’s (of Newburgh) collection of apples and pears, embracing about 80 varieties. Tig gablic of course are well aware of the fact, that Messrs. Downing of Newburgh, and Buel of Albany, are great rivals. We know no- thing of their respective merits, except that they are both agricultural princes. j , There stands a vase pre numerous va- rieties of howers, by J, M. Cox of Bloomingdale. This splendid pyramid of Dahlias is from Aspin- wall’s garden, Staten Island ; and we are particu- larly requested to say that the gardener’s name is James ally. p The articles we are_now speaking of are situated at the extreme end of the hall. Among thein is a flower stand, containing a variety of splendid Cactuses, Fuchsias, and other rare flowers. No name attached. Another flower stand has several Camelias, and Vinca Roseas, all in full bloom, by Mr. Israel Bu- an. And here it is proper to say, that these flower stands are of beautiful workmanship, made of wire by H. W. Oliver, No. 6 Jefferson street, and were sent for the use of the Institute by the maker. In the midst of these flower stands, is a sort of agricultural porineome by John P. Haff—contain- ing pumpkins, squashes, beets, parsnips, potatoes, pers, tomatoes, Egyptian and Indian grain, &c. c., all very handsome. Here Mr. Brown. streets, has deposited looking at. : You will here notice also two sete bouquets, one by Mr. Hogg, the other s? Mr. Cox. _ And now you come to Mr. Buel’s splendid assort- ment of apples Mr. Buel and his apples, are so well known, that neither of them are at all likely to be forgotten without further notice. , Two other stands of apples are worthy of atten- tion, the one by R. A. Cornwall, and the other by P. A. Ross, both of this city. Also, a lot of fine mellow pears from P. Dicker- son,N.J. Here ice a splendid boquet of Dahlias, bp We 1 Ie. Our cicerone nex ion to Mr. Boll’s [50th street, Bloomingdale tand—c taining some fifty varieties of most splendid Dahli together with several fine specimens of the T scented Rose, of various hues ; also, two Camelias, very beautiful. . ‘And now,” says Mr. B., “don’t forget to men- tion this lot of onions, in three ot the most splendid varieties, from the Corporation gardens at Black- well’s Island. They are the best I ever caw, and gardiner Wiggins at the Lunatic corner Sui avenue and 16th a lotof fine mpe figs, worth were raised by lum gardens.” . : Next is a lot of splendid Dahlias ty D, & M. Phe- lan, corner Stanton and Forsyth streets. . The nextlot is of Dahlias embracing several va- rieties, by Mr. Altred Bridgeman, corner Eighteenth street and Broadway. Visitors will not fail to no- tice them particularly, as they will not sufler in comparison with any at the exhibition. The next lot of Dahlias and other flowers is from Alderman Carman’s gardens at Fort Washington. Mr. Reid’s Nursery, at Murray Hill, stpplies the contiguous stand with a few choice specimens of Dahlias, together with a case of very fine fruit, em- braving numerons varieties of apples, pears, &c. Near by are two pecks of turnips of large size raised from some of Mr. Bridgeman’s seed and sown ay Ast, by John Jones, ot Hellgate. ext is a charming variety of Dahlias from Moses Van Beuren, Brooklyn. That splendid lot of Dahlias, Verbenas of every shade, Panseys (or Violets), &c., are from John Breil, of Harsimus, N. ‘We noticed also a barrel of Timothy seed by W. 8. Gilbert, Livonia, Livingston county. ,Also a pumpkin weighing 80 pounds raised by the vine renning on the ‘9p of the house No. 616 Broad- hte occupied by A. Flock. , The centre ot the room is occupied by a great va- riety of models of ships, boats, &c. too numerous to particularize. u On the walls of the room are also some beautiful models of ships of war, made by Foster Rhodes, United States Naval Architect, and late naval ar- chitect to the Turkish Sultan, Constantinople. These are models of ships that have been built, and are now in commission. On the south wall of the room are hung some beautiful specimens of worsted aud silk embroidery in frames. : adil . ‘There are a few other things in this hall which we shall notice hereafter. \ Bet N.B.—These who expect notices of their articles should be constantly on hand ready to give the re- porter any necessary information. Appress Last Evenine In THE SaLoon at Nisto’s GarveN, BEFORE,THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE, BY THE Hon. Henry Metos.—The Saloon at Niblo’s Gar- den last evening, presented oue of the most brilliant sights we ever beheld. ‘The attendance during the day had been rather thin, itbeing the opening day of the Fair, and a multitude of articles not being yet ready forexhibition. But in the evening the | grand Saloon, together with the main walk, the Cloth Rooms, the Machine Rooms, the Horticultu- | ral Hall, and the garden outside, were all brilliantly | illuminated, and presented a grand and imposing appearance, whilea large and respectable assem- blage of ladies and gentlemen were there to admire it. Many of them had come, according to an- nouncement, to hear an address by his Honor Judge Inglis. At half past seven, Gen, Tattmanee, the honora- ble President of the Society, arose and stated in behalf of the Institute, that the Fair is now open for public exhibition, although it is very far from being yet filled, and complete as it will be in a day ortwo. He then stated that the Ploughing Match, and testing of ploughs, would come off on Wednes- day next attwo P. M., and the Netional Conven- tion on Thursday at 11 A.M. He also stated that they were this year able todo what they had never before been able to accomplish, that is to treat the audience to occasional addresses. Itis expected that the Hon, Mr. Maclay will deliver an address this [Tuesday] evening. "President Tallmadge then informed the audience, that in consequence of in- disposition, his Honor Judge Inglis was unable to appear this evening, but would have the pleasure of addressing them before the close of the Fair. His nlace this evening would be supplied by the Hon. Mr. Meigs. n é Mr, Meigs then arose amid the applause of the audience and delivered a short but very able ad- dress, highly appropriate to the occasion, but of which we are utterly unable to find room for more than abrief notice. In his preliminary remarks he contrasted the ancient triumphs of war with the modern triumphs of the more peaceful arts. He al- luded to the days of the Roman Emperors, with their collisium, and their gladiatorial shows; but they had no such triumphs as this to celebrate. He then briefly traced the progress of the arts and sciences down to the present time—touching upon the long period of a thousand years, in which Eng- land was stationary in agriculture—upon the time when in Eng!and an ox weighing 400 pounds was accounted large—and when she imported her eggs from Flanders, It was not until the Ith century that even the King himself deigned to use the arti- cle of coal. Even so late as 1554 the article of silk in every form was quite forbidden, under a heavy forfeit. He then came down to the days of Eli Whitney, in 1795, when he was accounted a poor, false, enthusiast, speculating in the matter of a cot- | against property claimed by plaintiff for a debt due by his Court of Common Pleas, Before Judge Ulshoeffer. Oct. 10,—Samuel Fisher, Jr., vs. H. Mulholland and William C. Carpenter-—An execution had been served father. ‘The levy wes relinquished, yet the plaintiff in- sisted on bringing the preseat action of replevin. The | jury found for defendant. For plaintiff, Mr. Reed. For defendant, Mr. Duryea. Before Judge Inglis. Riley Beman vs, John Kelly, et. al.—An action of reple- vin for goods seized at a grocery store in Division street. as belonging to Warren Beman, (who was brother of plaintiff, and had removed from the corner of William and eekman streets,) but claimed by plaintiff. The jury found for plaintiff, $806 46, being amount of claim and $50 damages. For plaintiff, Mr. J. H. Power. For defence, Mr. P. Wilson, Cireult Court, Before Judge Kent. * Oct. 10.—Charles P. Carpender vs. Benoni H. Howells ‘a partnership account; one of ‘at New York, and the other at Verdict for defendants. plaintiff, Mr. J. R. W) Mr. G. W. Osboru for defendant. General Sessions, Before his Honor the Recorder, Judge Lynch, and Alder- men Crolus and Martin. James R. Wurtixe, Esq. ot Attorney. Ocr. 10.—Petit Jurors Fined.—On calling the names of the petit jurors four were fined $25 each for non-atten- lance. James Watson Webb and his Duel.—At the opening of the court James Watson Webb made his appearance, ac- companied by his counsel A. L. Jordan, Esq. On enquiry we ascertainedgthat it was the intention of his counsel to enter a plea of guilty to the charge laid in the indictment of leaving the State with the intention of giving or recei- ving a challenge. Then obtain an arrest of judgment and carry the case to the Supreme Court for action. On mo- tion of Mr. Jordan the Court allowed him till Thursds next to enter his plea. We understand that the case wi be contested before the Supreme Court on the ground of the unconstitutionality ofthe law. Aggravated Assault and Battery.—James Haley, of the rear of 129 Mott street, was put upon his trial for assault and battery, by striking Arthur Campbell, tailor, who lived on thie same premises fronting on Mott street, with asteel used for sharpening knives. It was proved by John Coleman that the assault took place on the third of June in Campbell’s house. That a difficulty had arisen between them relative to the rent of the premises occu- pied by Campbell, which he had hired of Haley, and that after the former had ordered the latter out of his house, blows passed between them, and Haley struck him on the side of the head with the steel that he had snatched from the hand of Campbell. Campbell died twelve days after- wards, and from the testimony of his wife, suspicions ex- isted in her mind that the blows upon his head had caused r aided in his death. ‘The defence was conducted by Wm. Shaler, Esq., who called Dr. Archer, the coroner of the gity, asa witness, who stated tha; he held an inquest on the body of Camp- bell, and the immediate cause of his death was inftamma- tion of the stomach and bowels. There wes no apparent injury about the head sufficient to causedeath. There was a bruise under his ear, and a slight cut on the top of the head. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict of death ton gin. He then traced the progress of steam pow- er from 4 miles an hour to 20—until finally the broad Atlantic itself has become but a simple ferry, with regular ieee pele to ring the stated hours for leaving the dock. Canals and Railroads next claimed his attention, and the Emperor Nicholas received a handsome compliment. True we are in debt, said he, $200,000,000 ior our American railroads, but who will vote to have them taken up? We will yet pay every dollar of the debt —(applause)—and justice shall ride with us upon every road—(cheers)—repudiation shall never be fastened upon us. (Lou eee But we must pass over much that we would gladly touch upon— Fiséalogiim upon iron, upon cotton, and upon that chef d’auvre of engineering, the Croton aqueduct. Adieu, said he, now to all the dust and drought of all the summers for a thousand years to come. (Loud cheering). He concluded his short address with a well merited encomium upon the American Institute. The whole went off in fine style, and every one seemed to be in high spirits. Common Council, Oct, 10.—Boann or ALvenmen.—Present Aldermen Woodhull, President in the Chair, and all the other mem- bers. ‘A message was received from the Mayor returning the ordinance abolishing the officeot First Marshal or Ser- geant ofthe Mace, and appointing a Mayor's second clerk in his place “ 4 Alderman Jones moved that it be referred to {the com- mittee on Laws, which was decided to be out of order, and the message was placed on file, and ordered to be published. Invitations from proprietors of Castle Garden to witness the baloon ascension of L. A. Lauriat,on Friday at 4} o’clock, and also to receive the Baltimore Monroe Hall; on Thursday afternoon, were accepted. Joint Battot.—Both boards having assembled, they proceeded to joint meeting. The resignations of Daniel Harris, as city weigher, and Allan McDor i, and Charles Fredericks, as inspectors of lime, were read and ac ed. The resignation of John Paulding, as clerk in the office of the clerk of the Common Council, was accepted, and George A. M. Brown was appointed in his place. ‘Aiforman Crows stated, that Mr. Pau ding intended for Charleston during this week. John Pr John M. Ryer, Wm. H. Guion, and Wm. H. Leary were removed from the office of city weighers George Whiting, Leonard H. Good, and David Owen, were appointed weighers of anthracite coal. Henry Carlton and Wm. McReller were appointed city weighers. Inspect then nominated as I First Ward —First H. Davenport, Steyhen R. Harris. Second Distri ward Anthony, Cornelius Oakley, and Nicholas Dimond. Third District—Edmund Griffen, John B. Hobby, and John Hillyer. Alderman Purpy and Assistant Alderman Warenman opposed the power of appointment by the present Com- mon Council, on the pe that those appointed on the 10th of March last, held over until the expiration of the ear, i Assistant Alderman Waterman then moved that the whole subject be referred to a committee of five or three to report upon the subject whenever the President of the Board felt disposed to call the Common Council together. He hoped that such a course would be adopted, as it was a question of doubt, and such a settlement of the legality of the matter would be calculated to prevent much future difficulty. ‘Assistant Aldermyn Brow» stated, that many of the in- spectors appointed in March last, had recently received notice from the Sheriff to perform the duties of their office this fall, and that having taken legal advice, they were determined to hold on to their appointment. He, therefore, hoped'that in reference to this a committee would eettle this question, and thus prevent difficulty at the polls. ‘Advistant Alderman Scores contended that the act of ‘April,g1842, repealed the previous law; and, therefore, it became the duty of this Common Council to appoint In- spectors at the present meeting. Alderman Lroxann moved th subject be postponed until Mond: after considerab! ment, was ed. Alderman Jowss moved that the opinion of the Ceuncil of the Board be requested on this subject, which was adopted, and the Common Council then adjourned to Mon- day evening next. Boanp or Assistant ALoensten—Monpar, Oct. 9, 1842. —The President (Assistant Alderman Adams) in the chair, ‘Among the petitions were the following :— For the removal of the burial place known as Potter’s Field—ofsundry persons to place the salary of bell-ringers where it owe Fedde to late ey yao land it orts.—In favor of poe B. & P. Kingsland a smal rant om estate of FA. Heintz. Adopted. & Majority and minority reports of the Select Committee ‘on the memorial of Tatham and Brothers, relative to con- ducting pipes for Groton water, were received and order- ed to be printed. : In favor ofconcurring with the other Board in selling a sind land to James M‘Brair, Laid on the table to be rinted. Perhe Board here took a recess to mect the other Board in Joint Ballot, and, on its return, a further recess was taken to get supper. On ps dens areport of the Croton Celebration Committee was read and accepted Invitations were received and accepted for the members to attend a balloon ascension at Castle Garden, and a naval ball at Washington Hall, on Friday next ; also to witness the reception of the Baltimore and Philadelphia firemen, on Thursday next. : In favor of paving 17th st, from the Bloomingdale road to 6th avenue, and flagging northerly sidewalk. Adopt- “in favor of ving 11th street between Ist avenue and avenue A. Adopted. In favor of laying sidewalk on northerly side loth street between 8th and avenue. Adopted. In favor of Lo ha Tags walk on a portion of 3d avenue, Stuyvesant street, Adopted. ‘The resignation of A. Kimball, assistant clerk of this , was presented and accepted. Assistant Alderman Waterman called to the chair. ‘A resolution was presented by the President requirin, accounts for carriage hire to be kept by each member,an that no orders be given for such except by members or committees when on public duly. Adopted, In favor of paving sidewalks on 9th st, between Ist and ad avenues. Ado) vintiny of 12th ward. ‘The resolution to pay L. Francis for a bill of stationary was coneurred in. Assessment for clearing dock adjoining Spring street. Concurred in. Asst. Ald, Allerton offered a resolution for the rading of mag from the old post road to the East River. Re- fer Several other papers were referred or Inid on the table to be printed. Adjourned to Monday next. to leave this of Eleciion.—The following gentlemen were pectors of Election:— further action on this evening next, which conference relative to the pay of day officer from inflammation of stomach and bowels, A boy who saw the uffray, stated that Campbell ordered Haley out of his house several tim: ind fi ', upon words fol aan 4 relative tothe payment of the rent, they both clinched, and Haley took the steel from him and struck him on the head with it. The jury returned a verdict of guilt lowed Haley until Friday to put in ai neral character, in mitigation of sentence. Pleaded Guilty.—Samuel Pittman confessed that he had beat Simeon Arnold, and was ordered to attend on Friday for sentence. Trial of Kingfo Van Brunt.—A sharp looking darkee, who bears the above cognom tried on a charge of grand larceny, for stealing half a chest of young byson tea, worth $85, from the store of Simeon W. Barney, 187 West street, on the 22d of August last. John Scott, dir- ty looking negro, swore that Brunt wanted him to go in with him in the theft, but he refused, and after Van Brunt had stolen the tea he gave immediate information of thetheftto Mr. Barney. Notwithstanding the evidence was of the most positive character against him, yet the appearance of the witness was such as caused doubts in the minds of the jury, and they recommended prisoner to the mercy of the court on rendering a verdict of guilty of grand ony ‘The Recorded stated that the jury, in making the re- commendation to the court, were not aware thatthe pri- soner had but just served outa senience in the Peniten- tiary, and that he had been convicted once or twice be- fore on charges of larceny. The Recorder stated that the court therefore considered it was their duty to send him for a length of time, and therefore ordered that he be con fined in the State prison for five years Trial for receiving Stolen Goods.—John McKinney, who keeps a junk shop at the corner of James and Madison onone indictment of three against him, g the compe ition ornaments from the top of iron railings, that had been stolen from the dwellings of some ten or twelve gentlemen, hy a gang of bors during the month of June last. *John McVickar and Charles Watson, two boys, testified that they had seen the orna- ments broken off by other boys, some of which were taken to the place of McKinney for sale. There being no evitence that the house from which they were stolen was that of Howard Furman, as alleged in the indictment, the Court charged to that effect, and the Jury, therefore, were compelled to return a verdict of not guilty. The trial of the other two indictments against Mc- down for Monday next, when lemen whe have been sufferers, will aid in his con- n, by giving their attendance. Trial for passing Counterfeit Money.—Patrick Kelly, known as a contractor, and who has resided in 37th street, between 8th and 9th avenue, was tried for pesung 0 $3 counterfeit note of the Greenwich Bank on Michael Schwyer, of 11 Franklin street. Although Schwyer had sworn positively at the Police office to Kelly as being the man who had passed ‘the note, yet his memory had be- come so treacherous that he could not recollect on the witness stand whether he had got the note from Kelly or some one else. The Jury were therefore compelied to acquit him. Another Indictment.—Kelly was then tried on another indictment for ning a similar counterfeit note a, Alexander H. White, of Bloomingdale road, on the 14th of July. White testified that John Merritt, the son of Josiah who has been indicted for passing counterfeit money and runaway, was with him at the time the note. It was also proved by the bar-keeper of Mr. Lewis Schwartz of Chatham street, that Kelly hed also offered a similar note to him in payment for something to drink, a few days previous to the chaige here alleged. A man named Edward Teague, wes called, and stated that Kelly had passed a $3 counterfeit note of the Green- wich Bank upon him, and that on discovering that it was a counterfeit, he returned it to Kelly, who gave him good. money. Soseph Cusack, of 286 Bleecker, also testified thet Kelly had passed a similar note upon him about the same time, which he said he had got out of the baak. He went cight wan times to Kelly’s grocery store to get the note chan- There was other witnesses on He ety of ution , and also for defence, it was concluded to the case on. Tuesday morning, andthe Court adjourned to Tuesday mre tel pon esl The fellowing persons ‘orfeite i] fances.—The low! charged with crime net appearing to answer their recog- nizances, were declared forfeited, and will be prosecuted for the full amount of the bonds :—James Stone, of 90 Hester street, indicted for receiving stolen goods, know- ing them to be sueh, fromthe hotel of F. Blancard, bailed- by Abner Benedict ; Allen E. Simons, indicted for a nui- sance and disorderly house kept at the corner of Bi and Stone streets, bailed by George Ww and the court al- Javits as to hit Assaults and Batteri Fr. Dorhman, John Schroer echt, for breaking open the pork dealer, 436 Greenwich street, on the 23d of August last, at night, and beating the wife of Hilbert in a shameful manner, and also Hilbert himself, William Shehan, and his wife Ann, for beating Aaron T. Hans, a city marshal, while serving a civil process. Ann Shehan for beating William M. Howell. Peter Thompson alias Haywood, John Franklin alias Cutting, John Rose, John Smith alias Owens, and William ones, for beating George Marron, a city watchman. "Lhe tax to the people of this city in each of these cases of forfeited recognizance is about $60, and not one in fifty ever prosecuted for recovery. Ifa Togue can succeed in securing bailof a character that is not le, which is often the case, no matter what the c! is against him or he sitive the evidence, the mode of es- cape is by forfeiting it, and then the county has to pay all the expenses attending the prosecution of the suit, sebpeasing of witnesses, &c. ‘This is an evil that should be remedied at our police offices, and the offences of assault and battery should not be sent to ¢ Court of See sions by the fifties, as has been the case heretofore. Court Calendar—This Day. Surenion Covnt.—Nos, 92, 93, 95, 97,100, 101, 106, 107, 103, 109, 110, 116, 118, 119, 122, 126, 126, 127, 126, 129, 131, 132, 176, 183, 184, 137, 188, 189. Crnourr Court.—Nos. 158, 171, 18, 77, 84, 174, 65, 101, 102, 85, 99, 127, 2, 11, 20, 21, 24, 27, 38, 66, 83, 111, 114, 1 146, 1454, 209, 110, 100, 41, 45, 58, 92, 98, 113, 109, 2 133, 162. Part 1—Nos. 81, 5, 27, 87, 67, 181 Hi Common Pieas. 169, 117, 121, 166, 67, 105, 23, 35, 41, 131, 187, 15, 89, 73,77, 106. Part 2—Nos. 48, 72, 80, 1,22, 192, 44, 26, 28, 170, 176. the thanks of a citizen for your publication of the letter from Mr. Kentish, on gas lights; and we rejoice that some one acquaint- ed with the subject has taken the matter in hand, and that an effort will be imads to Cth afl So i uses. can be used in our. ho’ ae. eset ga hg i ild btn ye wat ihe City Hotel, just closed, lost many of its patrons in consequence the Kaew lemell from the gas, which rraded every part of the house ; and the Astor House has been made comfortable and agreeable by the introduc- om Phade and in the cities of Gas Aaatn.—Acce ine. hiladelphia, Baltimore, ibee, We beve never met with the noxous smell pall etreet in woe} he 4 . Give us 5 i Ei