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which now amounts te 2000 cases, against 1307 Heavy deserip' St. Domingo—Some very steady at present quotations re ere made tor ex; 0 at lower prices. ues almost d. Negro Head—Sales ited, nnd al ufined to good and fine sure more in Gonpon Trae Rerox . 2.—Sugar—There has again heen a good business done in the West India mar mounting wo 640 bi t former prices. No sales o: tins or Bengal took place to-day. p There has been no change in prices in this mar- Tee erces and barrels Jamaic é 1g 5 700 company’s JaVa, 428.61 to 518; 35 bales Mo- ; and 800 bags Lu Guayra were taken in ai There © ere BO other sales, ~The market is firm at 45s. 6d. to 438. 9d. on the 38. 94. for December or January, 04 Corton Maxxet.—Oct, 29. The demand amount to 6,000 taj speculation. Pri Oct 31 —To day’s dem can taken on Y tully supported. for colon has been by no means active, and the sales amount to 4000 bags, including 400 American taken on speculation. Prices are steady, altwough the market has heen quiet to-day Nov. 1.— Co-dgy there bas been a very fair demand fo Cotion for a Tuvsday, and 2500 bags have been sold, inclu ding t in prices. Nov. 2.—To.day’s demand for Cotton has been limited and barely 3000 bags have been +oid, the trade beiug the solv buyers; holders offer more freely, and sales can no longer be effected at the partial advauce of gd per 1b. ob- tained last week. Nov. 3.—The sales of to-day are 3000 bags. The mar- ket is neavy, and prices are with difficulty maintained, Livenroot, Nov. 3, 1842. ) American on speculation. ‘There is no change Sin :— There has not been so good a demand this week for cot experienced last, nor has the market presenter » an aspect—consumers continue to buy spa- aot with caution—and prices under these cireum ees have not improved, but the tendency is ratuer in favor of buyers. We estimate the sales for the five days ending to-day at 17 to 1,000 bales as stated below, of which speculators have taken 3000 bales of A Exporters 300 bales of Ame in. § sof the week 00 land, S$ 14; 9500 Upland, 4 a6}; 6500 New Orleans 74; 4000 Alabama ani Mobile, 3fa6. Total sules 17,700 bales. Livewxroo. Coan Maaxer, ceediugly boisterous weather wehad very litle grain up to Fri st . 1.—Prevented by ex- al days last week ’* market, and more genial sinc nt duration to admit of mar % the port; we have therefore to state av pply of grain from Ireland, and se ise or from abroa; a moderate q uur and oatmeal, and 590 sacks of flour trom V rivals ‘since this day se’n-night. Livexroot Manxers, Nov. 3—We have again but an stuctory account to give of our Cotton market; the depression existing at the close of September, continued e first three weeks of the past month, the w veraging over 16,500 bales, and holders havin agreater desire to seil, prices of the fair and qualiues 0. Americ 4, and the lower Ib; the week following there the demand, both from the trade mon qualities recovered since the advices by the v r on the 3ist ultimo they have again, and the annexed quotations show fuliy Juction upon the currency at t month, the market closing without animatioy good deal of cotton offering A fair busiuess is to be doing at Manchester, and stocks of manufactures are light ; but any material ‘advance in the raw material, it is supposed, would check consumption, hy causing spin- ners to resort to short time, Speculators were somewhat disapp vinted that the last Steamer did net bring accounts of troston yoursite, and still hope that the next arrival will bring reduced estimates of the crop, as with the pre sent prospects of supply holders have no inducement to hold on when (ull market rates are offered. ‘The Cora trade has receutly assumed a firmer and more y tone, stocks of foreign grain being materially re- duc d by the gradualdraw upon them for consumption the last two mouths, farmers having as yet brought little of their svcks to market, and holders have been enabled to cai rather better prices. Under small importations of ad colonial produce our stocks of tree flour educed to a moderate 50,000 bbls. xnd pri ow heli for 2 hom other desc) iptions of United Canadian for 25s 6d a 26. 6d a »mparativsly, than what the new English and facture are selling at, and the trade in conse- are unwilling to give the advance, The duties re- efore. ‘The new Regulations Bill is already beginning to have a tavoreble influence upon the Tobacco market, and though there has been no appearance of animation in the d ud the past mouth, alarger amount of business has been dove than during’ any preceding four weeks sinc March. The sales amount to 1131 hhds., of which were Virginia Leaf, 193 ditto Stemmed, 173 Kent leaf, 413 Kentucky stemmed, and 11 Canadian leaf. y] sold the u favorable accounts were received respe: new crop ot Virginia, holders of that description have obtiiged an advauce of gd per tb., and are geaerally hold- ing ive higaer cates, was. of Kentucky stemmel they are williag sellers t market prices. ‘Tne stock in ware- how >4 hieds. a cainst 10,132 last year, Tarpeatioe very dullof sale, the distillers being quite full of stock at proseat, and to effect sales lower Fates tohsascepted. ‘The last sale of American 4) @: 274 per ewt, but British cau be bought at owt, aud with the raw material at present prices it is kvowa that the trate will sell even under that rate, rvaor thin let the foreign manufacture compete with (aen—tal thas it will be their object in fature to keep he raw article as low as possible. tron Bark neglected, and prices barely main- «Ishes have been in good request throngheut the month at g adually improving rates, Pots having zed an ad- nice of Is, aud Pearls 28a 2s 6d per cwt.; but the export orders being apparently completed, the market is more quie the last day or two. 2U0 to 300 bbls. are reported to have been sold to arrive, but the price not allowed to transpire. There has been a fair business doing in Canadian Provi- sions, but American are neglected ; the former are prefer- red, beiag in fresher condition, the stock of American here at present being chiefly old The small stock of American Lard left enables holders to obtain the advanerd price of 45+ per owt duty paid, for fine quality; bat at this rate the Chandlers do not purchase, and the demand is confived to the Irish manufacturers, who take itto mix with their own make. Little doing in Rice, the export season being over. No sales of Baliie Hemp have been reported worth no. tices Petersburg clean still brings £33. Jute has ad- vonced £1 a £2 perton, and a small lot of Mani'la realized £15 per ton. Egyptian Flax sold at £30 per ton. Tallow has been in good demand throughout th» and Petersburg, ¥. C advanced to 50s., and South p 18 as per cwt.; the late imports of the { much better quality than formerly ree quarter, and & small lot of serons realized as much as 498 61 per cwt. An import of 835 casks from New Orleans sold at auction yesterday at 46s 6d a 47s per ewt, and N. York rendered would bring to-day, if here, 495 per owt. Common Bar Iron has declined to £558 a £5108. At Gotheaburg the 231 ult. the quotation was £10 per ton, at Exchange R. 12,16 a 13, Exchange tending upwards. Re yor. Paovisto: Nov 3 —American Pro- We have ha sive demand for Ame- and as the quanti- small compass, in- creased rates are dem rels New York civy moss sold yesterday by auciion at 35s to 36s per barrel in vod bee! scarce and wanted. Dry hams enquir- ckled, more slowly, at our quotations. erabie arrivals of cheese, which meet a ready ¢ also getting t DbI. $38 6 to 44s anadian mess 44s 6.) to 438 6d: ty of ¢ 1 in stock, the demand for which Beef in Bond—United States me 6d; prime Nds 6! ro 24s 6. prime 4isto 43s 6d. Pork in Bond—Canadian mess 44s 61 to 43861; prime 288 6d to 428 6d; United States mess 33s 6d to 378 6d. Bacon—34s to 398 per cwt. duty paid Hams—Dry 41sto 48.5 pickled 30s 6 to 358 6d per cwt. Surv paid. Cherse—378 6d to 558 per owt, duty paid. Lard—85s to 438 per cwt. duty paid. Batier— None. Tae import i from the 18th Oct. to the 21 Nov. both in- clusive— Beef 218 bbis; pork 96 bbls; cheese 650 casks and 603 boxes; lard 301 packages. Stare on Txape.—Mancnester.—Upon the whole, there has been more doing in clotn and yarn. bat at prices quite «slow as we have ever before had occasion to note. Pax demad for yara i# principally by the (German and Greek houses, who at old rates have been operating pretty freely “avomesren—Tuesday.—Although there was no ma- terial change in the demand, and certainly no advance in t of goods or yarn, was upon the whole a jet feeling in the market than during orthree proceding weeks. Stoc still 260 work to be light. and mauy spinners and manufacturers «onder contract ; #0 that prices du not seem likely ther reduced. in our cloth halls on Saturday ited; but on Tuesday the demand hite cloth hall. For ess has been done in shot winter goods, but there has Jone in clothsot a finer und light Some lorvign as Jomestic buyers have . #0 that there has rvable in the warehe| er quality been in the town during crosdlerably more acrivy than lor come time past Hveoe b o.—There was an ttendance of ir business w. prevailing taste, Wool- ‘equest.and any novelty in was purchased with avidity The demand for manufa aturday, Wat more extensive than for some time past; bat strange to say there was nota proportion ate ettivity in the wool market, which was considera re ther Juli Rocuensie—Monday.—We have had a busy market to day, aod flasvels of the finer qualities have @ good de mand. Dyed goods havealso been eagerly sought after, and the market has been entirely cleared of them by buyers, who do not often attend this market. Not ding this ready sale, there is not the least im- t in prices "ill remains stationary ir fa may very sparingly. ed goods in our ton —A circular from Havre, dated 26th oto marvet is gain very calm and tho) ene in ouge bh a litte more ei than last week, was still very limited, but price bh some difficulty maintained. ‘ihe saves, on the » Rod 66 fr Bern nothing Alteration, and holders appeared willing to d stock; however, we know of only some Domingo, whieh foued buyers at 43 ordini * et we . io went at $94, 89} and 40,a 4 500hags Laguayra atol) fr. Rice, ou ‘account of successive arrival what declined in value, 162 casks Carolina having been t 264 tr per 50 kilogrammes, 50 do on delivery at 25, and 62 casks at 24 fr. In Bast India rice nothing wasdone. Tae transactions in indigo haveali at once ceased to be of uuy interest; there have been im the course of this week only 20 chests Bengal changed hands, 10 chests at a pre- mum of 1 fr 90 cents, and 10 chests at the price of S fr 67 Our stock amounts to 2650 chests Bengal,91 Java, 2 serons Carece id 15 do Guatamala, Hamsuac Maxxers.—Ia the Hamburg markets during vk ending Friday, October 28th, coffee had been aie reported as follows :—1400 bags fF to 4b ra at 8$ to 4 seh; 500 Batavia at 4 5-16th to 4pech. Thedemand for raw ar continued, and for particular descriptions a small auce was given, The parcels brought forward sold g 2400 boxes brown and yellow Havana; white and 300 brown Bahia, and 300 baskets yel- low Java, with about 250,000 ibs of Belgian and Dutch ‘umps. Rice sold only in very limited parcels; in cocoa there was no alteration, A few parcela of cassia lignea had been sold, and pepper and pimento went at previous rates. I. tobacco the sales were d4casks Kentucky, 700 Vomingo, and 1192 rolls Porto Rico. Ot Russian tullow the supply was limited, and prices were firm. Ordinary batter was sold at 28 10 29 rix dollars, aad best Hamburg! Pork the same per 200 pounds pickled beef at 42 marks. English. Janxets.—In the Amsterdam market du- ending Monday, October 81, coffee was tion, Java had been in small demand at 23; fer good ordinary. Brazil was in request. Tobacco ha only @ limited sale, and in eotton there was very little do- ing. Prices were tolerably firm; American brought 23¢ to 2c, and East India 19c to 26c.’ Raw sugar was scarce and supported its value. In rice there was not much done. Carolina was 1ifto 13f, and Java 9f te Lif. Hides were dull. ‘The demand tor Java indigo continued; 200 chests sold at 30° to 40c advance on last sale’s prices. Geneva, pepietin proof, was at 15}{ to 17f, and Russia tallow at Sey Avrwenr Mankets—From Antwerp we learn that cof was in a more favorable position during the week end- « Tuesday, the 25th Oct. Sales--1600 bales ordinary Batavia, at 26 to 26}0; ordinary, Domingo at 212 to 220; wid ordinary Brazil at 20} to 20}c, all for consumption. Hirtes had not sold freely. ‘Cotion was dull; also indigo; and rice feeble at 124 123f for Carolina; and 9to 9¢f for Bengal. In raw sugar the sales were 2000 boxes grey Havana at 12} to 14g, Tea was dull. Da. Surru’s Lecrure Last Evenine on Groro- 6y.—Dr. Smith introduced his lecture by stating that he had, during the day, received a communica- tion from one of the most distinguished clergymen of this city, making some objections to the state- ments he had made in his lectures. He said his mistake had been in following the literal transla- tions of the Seriptures. Dr. 8. remarked, that, for himself, he was no Hebrew scholar, and that he claims + othing for himself but zeal and assiduity. He made no allusion at all to the article in the Tribune We shall give the substantial points of his lecture briefly. When we observe the material world around us, we find abundant evidence that chemi- cal changes are constantly going on. And these chemical changes are con-tantly becoming more complete, or #8 you go back in point of time, you find things more simple yesterday than they are to- day—more simple last week than this—last year than this vear—and last century than this century— and so on; until eventually you come baek toa time when the elements of matter were perfectly simple. All the evidence on the subject went to prove that originally all matter was in a nebulous state. Here he introduced evi- dence from the nebulous matter which surrounds the planet Jupiter, and also Saturn. He was in fa- vor of the nebula theory. Still no theory could be considered pertectly well established so eo one solitary fact was obstinately refractory. And there were some face's wnich he could not account for. For example, he could not account for the fact why all matter when it congealed or coagulated, should have done so in accordance with one regular law. The reason of this law cannot be deduced from the nebula theory. There was atime when this globe was in astate of fluidity. As an evidence of this, he cited the fact that the earth's equatorial diame- teris 26 miles longer than its polar diameter And the planet Jupiter is still m re flattened, being like a sullstone, This fact was considered demonstrative by some, but he was careful haw he used the word d-monstration. This word was only to be employ- ed when a fact was not only proved to be true, but where the opposite state could not be conceived by the human mind to be possible. He could not, therefore, consider it demonstration. In the second place, the specific gravity of the earth is inconsistent with the nebula theory. Here Dr. 3 went into some remarks upon the weight of the earth thas been weighed. The weight of all bo- diesis directly as their mass, and inversely as the squares of their distance. The specific gravity of the earth is found to be 5, water being 1. The in- ternat parts of the earth are found to be heavier than at the surface. After going down to a certain depth, the material was found to be granite. ‘The deepest mine was abut one mile. Although there was evi- dence that 60 miles down it is granite. Hence we assume that it is granite throughout, or mitre rocks. They are called Phitonic rocks, because they have been once acted upon by heat. If you go low enough you will fiad a'l to be in a state of fu- sion. Allthe lower rocks have been melted. There is acertain depth belew the surface where the ther- mometer undergoes no change, either from the changing temperature of the air above, or from the internal heat below. From this equilibrium point, wherever it is, the heat regularly increases at the rate of one degree of Farenheit for every 45 feet down. Such is the fact, as far down as any measurements have ever been effected; and hence it is inferred that it isthe law throughout At the depth of 20 to 25 miles, all the interior is ina state of fusion, Above is called the crust of the earth. It has been said that this crust, in the region of Norway, is thinner than elsewhere, because the climate is warmer in proportien to the latitude. The question has been asked, why does not this heat escape ?_ The answers, that heat cannot pass on indefinitely without meeting with resistance. You may heat one end of a poker, but, notwith- standing that iron is one of the best conductors of caloric, yet the heat at the one end will not pass on to. the other end of the poker. Some small amount of heat does undoubtedly escape through springs, volcanoes, &c.; but it is too small to affect the general law. ‘Laplace proved that 2,000 years ago the earth ceased to grow colder. And it is a remarkable fact that there was a time when tropical plants grew allover theearth. They have been found ata certain depth in all known latitudes. They were found by Capt. Parry very far north. There can be no doubt but the earth has undergone a change in its temperature. There were some objections to- this theory—the Plutonic theory. First, gold and plati- na being heavier substances, would have sunk down, in a fluid mass, towards the centre. To this it might be replied there was some taint reason to su: pose that the metals themselves were not simple bodies, and do not exist deep down in the earth Second, the surface of the earth is more complex than the interior. Nebula must be very homege- necus. Here Dr. Smith went into an explanation of his large and handsome drawings. We shall therefore pass over the balance of the lecture. Superior Court. . Before Judge Tallmadge. Nov.'13.—John and Hugh Brown vs. Mr. Ketchum, the Executor of William Brown, deceased —This action in brought to recover the value of goods sent by John and Hugh Brown to William Brown. J and H. Brown were cturers of linen in Ireland William Brown's de- it, that he has paid the full value ofall he has ‘ad, 24, that there is an attachment now pend- vn, a8 non-resident debrors, in whiel e been appointed, and that this suit should have been brought in their name, and not in the name of the plaintiffs ited The plaintiff: were non- L John Cook, Esq., for plaintiff: Mr. Girard for defendant. Henry Dwight jr. vs Edward Flanagan.—This is a case in which Mr Dwight seeks to recover the amount of two memorandum checks, one of $75, and the other ot $195, re- ceived by Mr. Dwight through Edward Morgan. Case not finished. The North River Insurance Company.—The ered his charge in this case to. He charg- y that ifthe jury believed there had bee: traudulent over estimate by Pote of the joss he had tained, then by virtue of his contract with the Insu: Company he could reco: thing at actual loss which he mig®t have sustained. ‘Lhejury could not agree, and were discharged. ce not even on any Marine Court, Before Judge Hammond. Nov. 18 —Jonathan Hanson vs. James W. Barker, Ste phen Barker and Hoy D. Loomis —This is an action of (respass on the case brought against the defendont for © property out of possession of one Peter Conolly ty virtue of an execution against Conolly, which property was alleged to belong to Hanson. D mages laid at $100. The testimony was conflicting. The jury could not agree, and were discharged. Edgar Ketchum, Esq_, for plaintiff, Jas. W. Webster, for defendants. Court Calendar—This Day. Surenion Counr.—21, 23, 24, 26, 31, 39, 99,41, 48, 49, 51, - 5S, 61, 82, 1, 3, 4,8,9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 18. 19, 20, 22, 97, 28, s. 190, 193, 194, 196, 197, 200, 201, 4,216, 62, 53, 54, 68, 217, 218, 219, Cimevrr Count 28, 207, 216, 211, 220. Cnatiam Tuearre, —There is a great variety of excellent entertainments presented in the bill for this evening, The highly interesting drama of the “ Maid of Beauvais,” in which the talented Mrs ‘horne appears; the nautical drama of “ Hearts of Oak,” that popular performer, Mr. J. R. Scott *nacting the principal character; and, to conclude, ‘he highly successful mythological spectacle of “Hell on Earth”—are each to be performed with the entire strength of a superior company Ns.W YORK HERALD. y, November 19, 1942. Splendid Number of the Weekly Herald— Ruins of Central AmerieaKight Superb Engravings. To-day we publish in the “Weekly Herald,” a full account of the splendid work about to be publish ed by the Langleys, on the * Ruins of Central America,” illustrated by eight superb engravings, sélected from the work by ourselves, and reduced for the New York Herald” irom Mr. Norman's beautiful drawings. They are as follows I, The Ruins of Uxmal, seen by moonlight. It, The Temple in the Ruins of Chi Chen. UL. Front of the House of the Caciques, in the Chi Chen ruins, IV. The Zayi Rui V. Plan of the Rui f Uxmal. Vi. Pian ofthe Ruins of Chi-Chen. Vil. A Roadside Sketch. Vill. Au Indian Hut. Wepublished six of the above engravings Thursday, and sent them to England; we republish them to-day with two others in the Weekly Herald, In addition to this, the “ Weekly Herald” will contain all the closing scenes of the Miller Camp Meeting, with two accurate engravings ef the inside and outside of the Also, a full account of the suicide of great Tent. Colt. New York Lancer.—An unusually interesting number of this popular Medical Journalis published thisday at the Herald office, north west corner of Fulton and Nassau streets. Price $5 per annum or 12h cents per single copy. Tue Sunpay Heratp will be published as usual to-morrow, containing its accustomed varied intel- ligence. Price 2 cents per copy. News from England We received yesterday moruing, at the early hour of 5o’clock, by the private express of Messrs. Harn- den & Co. the late news brought by the Acadia at Roston, in the short passage of 12} days. It is twelve days later, and will be tound on the first page. The most important feature of this intelligence is the breaking ont of a war in the London newspaper press, against the American newspaper press—and the strange and amusing character of the contest that is going on in London and Paris about the ta- lent,circulation, and influence of the New York He- rald. One of the ablest ef the London papers, the Evening Star, takes up the cause of the New York Herald, and charges the stockjobbers and aristocra- cy of England with instigating this attack, in order toprevent the New York Herald from circulating the doctrines of republicanism in Europe, and thus endanger the stability of the rotten institutions of that country. This is a most funnyand amusing controversy, and we shall give ourreaders a few specimens of its tone and character, in a few days. The Last Day of John C. Colt—His Extra- ordinary Suicide and Death. In anotiter part of this day’s paper, will be found the extraordinary suicide and death of John. Colt, before the hour appointed by law for his execution, and the no less extraordinary circumstances of his marriage to Caroline Renshaw, his final separation, and the firing of the cupola of the Halls of Justice about the hour at which he committed the fatal act that closed his course <n earth. We hardly know where to begin, or how to ex- press the feelings and thoughts which rise up in the mind in contemplating this awful—this unexampled —this stupendous—this most extraordinary and most horrible tragedy. The death of Adams and the cir- cumstances attending that fatal deed, can only be paralleled by the trial, sentence and awful suicide of Colt. ‘The history of this case cannot be equalled in its horrors by that of any criminal trial on re- cord. Y Yet it will not probably end here. The public will demand a full investigation of the eircumstan. ces through which such a catastrophe was permit- ted. .How came Colt to ask for religious con- solation from a clergyman, and yet to commit suicide? The prayers said over him by the Rey. Mr. Anthon, seem to have had little influ- ence on his mind, when we look at the horrible ter- mination of his life. Christianity had noi penetra- ted or pervaded the last moments of his existence in the remotest degree. Taking all the horrid cir- cumstances of his end into consideration, we have every reason to believe that Governor Seward will order an investigation into the facts—and ascertain that no one is to blame for such a death but the un- fortunate being himself. Toward him that was, none can have any feeling but that of pity, commis- seration, and deep anguish of heart. From the first moment of his trial to the last pulsation of his ex- istence, he seems to have been under the influence of a false system of motale—a perverted sense of human honor—and a sentiment that is at utter vari- ‘ance with the mysterious revelations of Christianity or the sacred institutions of justice in civilized society’ The perverted principles of honor and re spectability, that spring from modern _philoso- phy and human pride, have precipitated him upon the fatal precipice. These principles arising from materialism in philogophy, and unbe- liefin all revelation, are too rife in the world, and may be looked upon as the principal cause of all the licentiousness, private and public, which seems to overwhelm the whole institntions of civi- lized society in one mass of uproar, confusion and despair, We cannot say more to-day—nor could we say less at this most momentous crisis. We have no doubt Governor Seward will order an investigation at once into this most unheard of—most unparallel- ed tragedy. Colts Suicide—Persons who were alone with him in his Cell Yesterday, Rev. Dr. Anthon. Dadley Selden. Samuel Colt. Caroline Henshaw. Sheriff Hart. In addition to the above, David Graham and Robert Emmett visited him together, when no other persons were present. Also John Hoveard Payne- and Lewis Gaylord Clarke visited him with Samuel Colt. Who gave him the knife? Srar Gazina.— Yesterday afternoon a bright star wasseen in the southeastern sky—the sun shining brightat the time. The weather was clear, and dry and cold. Hundreds of people were gazing from the corner of every street. Some supposed it had teference to Colt—others that it was only the ap- proach of the 23d ef April, 1843, as prophesied by Father Miller. It was only the planet Venus. Massacuvserrs Exection.—According to the re- turn received by the democrats in Boston, there have been 132 whigs and 144 democrats elected to the lower house of the legislature. Whig returns give 130 whigs to 126 democrats. It is yet doubtful ‘who is to be the next Governor of that State. Fornicn News.—It was bya special express sent by Harnden & Co.that we received the foreign news yesterday morning. Their messenger reached this city at four o’clock, by the way of Hadson in the crack steamer North America, Captain ‘Truesdell Harnden & Co. exhibit a great deal of enterprise, and we are glad to learn they are well encotraged by the public. Navat.—The North Carolina was towed from her moorings off the Battery to her winter quagters at the Navy Yard. Max Bonrer’s Ssconn Concert.—This great ar tist gives a second concert on Monday evening. His last was remarkably well attended-—and excited great applause. 4 New York Leaat. Onserver, New 7.—This very useful periodical is published to-day. Several very important decisions are given. (From our Extra of y y afternoon.) Colt’s Suteide and Burning of the City Prison. Faway, Two o’c.ock, P. M. The preparations for the execution of John C. Colt were all made at aa early hour this morning. The messenger sent toAlbany returned at an early hour with the informatiou that the Chancellor had peremptorily refused to grant a Writ of Error on the second application of the counsel of Colt. Senator Verplanck has also replied toa letter of Colt’scoun- sel in which he agrees with the position taken by Benjamin F. Butler, Esq. and Joseph C. Hart, Esq. counsel of the Sheriff, who backed the last appli- cation to the Chancellor, for the purpose of having the question of Aldermen acting as Judges of the sie of Oyer and Terminer, constitufionally de- cided, Colt was engaged in writing nearly all night, pre- paring, as we understand, a full statement of all ap- pertaining to the murder of Adams. He was under the charge of Deputy Sheriff Vultee and Green, du- ring the night. And upon being asked in the evening ifhe wanted anything, he desired a cup of coffee, and then told the Deputy that he wished to see all the keepers of the prison between 12 and 1 o’clock this day, when he would bid them adieu forever. He also stated that the Sheriff had com- plied with his request, and postponed the hour of execution until the last of the day, as published in the Herald. Colt’s brother wasat the prison door as soon as it was opened in the morning, and remained with him about a quarter of an hour. He afterward dressed himself and was shaved by Bili Dolsens, of Centre street, commonly called Deaf Bill. At early dawn rersons began to assemble around the City Prison, and at about 8 o’clock, the avenues and entrances were blocked up with anxious enqui- rers, who were asking— Will he be hung ?” —‘‘ Can’t you letusin®’S&c. The gates to the en- trance of the prison were closed about eight o’clock, and officers stationed under the vharge of A. M. C. Smith, to prevent the ingress of any except those who Mad tickets of admission. The position of the gallows was in the rear court yard of the prison, and the noise of the workmen in its erection could be distinctly heard through the massive walls of the prison. The gallows was erected early in the morn- ing. It consisted merely of two upright posts, and one transversely placed. Through the centre of the transverse piece, over a pully wheel, the rope was passed, and to the opposite end weights of about 230 pounds were suspended by additional blocks and tackle It was placed in the centre of the yard and immediately opposite the rear window of the cell in which Colt was confined. At nine o’clock the outer door of his cell was opened and the usual breakfast of the prisoners served up in their different cells. The sliding of locks, bolts and bars, and the chit chat and excite- ment among the inmates of the prison as well as the spectators that had been admitted, all tended to add a peculiarity to the scene within the walls of the Tombs that must be ever remembered by all who were present. Nothing was talked of, hinted at or thought about but the execution, the execution, which to the ears of Colt, if he could catch the sound, must have been aught but agreeable. The excitement about the prison was intense at about 11 o’clock, and the doors of the Police Office were closed in order to prevent the intrusion of the crowd. Franklin street was filled with the multitude as well as the vestibule of the city prison on Centre street,and the street in front. Dr. Anthon visited the cell of Colt at about 11 o’clock, in company with Colt’s brother, for the purpose of making preparation for his marriage with Caroline Henshaw. At about half.past 11 o’clock Messrs. Graham and Emmett, his counsel, visited his cell and remained about halfan hour. A little before 12 0’clock, Caro- line Henshaw made her appearance in company with the brother of Colt and John Howard Payne, who entered the cell with her. They were then married by the Rev. Dr. Anthon, in presence of Da- vid Graham, Robert Emmett, Justice Merritt, the Sheriff, John Howard Payne,and Colt’s brother. She was dressed with a straw bonnet, green shawl, a claret colored cloak trimmed with red cord, and a muff. Her appearance denoted much anxiety, and she was much thinner than when a witness on the trial. After their marriage, Dr. Anthon remained in the cell with them a few minutes and then left them alone, she remaining for nearly an hour. There was considerable excitement among the prisoners in the various cells, and Sears, who is confined for the murder of McDonough, was ex- ceedingly inquisitive as to all the preparations for the execution. It may be his turn next. The pri- soners in the upper cells, the windows of which overlook the rear court yard, where the gallows was erected, contrived to geta view of the scaffold by holding a piece of looking glassfrom the small apertures in the side of the cell, the reflection of which brought it to their sight. From every cell an arm could be seen with a piece of glass in the fingers, evincing that the holder was anxiously waiting for the hour of execution. At this period of the eventful ‘day, the scene was exciting and thrilling inthe extreme.’ Within that narrow cell were the husband and wife, but just mar- ried, yet bidding each other farewell for the last time on earth, with the awful certainty that one would be a lifeless corpse, and the other a widow, before the setting of the sun that was then throw- ing its rays into the otherwise cheerless place. At the door stood Vultee, the deputy sheriff, one hand on the sliding bolt of the cell door, and the other holding the padlock and key. On the corridor, con- nected with his cell, was the sheriff, pacing up and down on one side, evidently deeply affected with the contemplation of the shocking ceremony he was about to perform, Pacing upand down on the other side of the corridor, might be seen a small made man, with a highly intellectual countenance, the nafural brilliancy of which was overshadowed by deep solemnity, his hands behind him, and his whole mental energies evidentlyabsorbed in profeund reflection on the things of another world ; this was Dr. Anthon the spiritual adviser of the prisoner. Clese by the little bridge which united the two cor- ridors, stood two friends of the prisoner, in conver. sation on his unfortunate career—these were John Howard Payne, and Lewis Gaylord Clarke. Inthe corridor below were about thirty persons, principally those connected in some way or cther with the ad- ministration of justice ; and on the faces of the whole there was a most extraordinary aspect of so- lemnity, altogether different from what has usually been seen in that building, even just previous to an execution. It appeared as if a terrible event was about to happen that they could not avert, and that would plunge them all in profound regret. At last, about one o’cloek, Colt’s brother, Samuel, again arrived, and entered his cell; he was still engaged in conversation with his wife, who was sit- ting on the foot of the bed, convulsed with his tears. At olt’e request, John Howard Payne and Lewis Gaylord Clarke then went into his cellto take their leave of him. Colt appeared exceedingly pleased to see them ; shook them cor- dially by the hand, and co,1versed with apparent cheerfulness with them for five minutes, when they bid him farewell, both of them in tears, Colt’ bro- ther, Samuel, and his wife, remained in the cell about ten minutes longer, when (oth left. His bro ther was deeply affected, and looked more ghastly even than Colt himself. His wife could scarcely support herself, so violent were her feelings ano acute her sufferings. She stood at the door of the ceil for a minute—Colt kissed her passionately— strained her to his borom, ana watched her rece ding form as she passed into the corridor. Hereshe stood and sobbed cenvulsively ta though her heart would break, for five minutes. Att last she was led away by Colt’s brother,’and his friends followed.— Colt then desired to see the Sheriff, who went his cell. Colt thea told him emphatically that he was innocent of the wuder of Adams, and thathe never intended to kill him; he also told him that he’ still had ‘hopes that something would intervene te save him trom being bung, and begged hinynot to execute the sentence of the law upon him. The Sheriff told him to banish all hope of that kind, for that he must die at 4o’clock. He then requested to see the Sheriff's watch, and set his own by itto a minute. He then asked to see Dr. Anthon, and the latter went into his cell, and remained in prayer with him for about ten minutes. At the close of this, Colt again sent for the Sheriff, and said to him, “If there are any gentlemen present who wish to see me, and take their leave of me, I shall be happy to see them.” This was announced by the Sheriff, and all pre- sent with one or two exceptions passed up to hiscell door, shook him by the hand, and took their leave ofhim. To one gentlemanconnected with the press he said, “ I’ve spoken harshly of some of the press, but I do not blame you at all; it was all my own fault; there were things tha ought to have been explained, which were lett unexplained; I know you have agood heart; and I forgive you from my soul, freely; may God bless you and may you prosper.” He then requested his keeper, Mr. Greene, to let him be left alone until the last moment. This was about 2 P.M. His cell was closed and he was left alone till 20 minutes to 8, when some friends of the Sheriff apprehending that he might attempt to com- mit suicide, one of the Deputy Sheriff’s, Hillyer, wentto his cell door, and requested to wish him “good bye.” Colt was then walking up and down his cell, but turned round on the door opening,smiled on Hillyer, shook him by the hand, and kisse} him, as he did several of those who had just previously bid him farewell in this life. He said to Hillyer— “God bless you, and may you prosper in this life which is soon to close on me.” From this time to three o’clock, the excitement around the prison in- creased tremendously ; and the feelings of those in the prison were also worked up to a pitch of great intensity. Several eminent surgeons came into the prison a little before three, and the universal topic of discussion, all round, among the little knots of spec- tators, was, whether he had been furnished with the means, and whether he would commit suicide or not. Many prophecied that “by four o’clock there would be a dead man without hanging.” Surciwg or Joun C. Coxr. Four o’ciock, P. M. We had written the whole of the above at a j to3 P. M. this afternoon. At that time Colt was alive. No one entered his cell till precisely 5 minutes to four o’clock,at which time Sheriff Hart and Wester- velt, dressed in uniform, with Dr. Anthon, proceed- ed to the cell. On the keeper opening the door, Dr. Anthon who was first, drew back, threw up his hands and eyes to Heaven, and uttering a faint ej:culation, turned pale as death, and retired. “ AsI thought,” said the keeper. ‘‘ As I thought,” said we. And going into the cell, there lay Colt on his back, stretched out at full length on the bed, quite dead, but not cold. A clasp knife, like a small dirk knite, with a broken handle, was sticking in his heart. He had stabbed himself about the fifth rib on the left side. We felt his temples, and they were warm. His vest was open, the blood had flowed freely, andhis hands, which were placed across his belly, were very bloody; he had evidently worked and turned the knife round and round in his heart after he had stabbed himself, until he made quite a large gash.— His body was laid out quite straight on the bed as if taid out for a funeral by others. His mouth was oper, and his eyes partly open. Dr. Hosack and several others went into his cell, and pronounced him dead. The Coroner was ready at hand, took charge of the body, and locked the cell. Most strange to say, just at this moment, the large cupola of the Tombs was discovered to be on fire ; and burned furiously ; so that, ifhe had not killed himself, in consequence of the execution being post- poned to the last moment, it is very probable, that in the confusion arising from the fire, and the mob breaking into the Tombs, Colt would either have made his escape, or he would not have been hung. It caught accidentally from a stove that wasin the cupola, the whole outside work of which was consumed. The conduct of those concerned needs no com- mentary. The public will pass judgment on them! We have more to say about his visitors hereafter. Eicur o’ctock, P. M. ‘Tre Coroner’s Inquest.—Atthe hour of seven o’cleck Coroner Archer, with a jury selected by his deputy, Abner Milliken, Esq., assembled in the Court Room of the General Sessions in order to in- vestigate the cause of the death of John C.. Colt. The Court Room was crowded to excess a8 soon as the doors were opened, and the galleries filled to overflowing by the anxious spectators. The Coro- ner was accompanied by His Honor Mayor Merris, Aldermen Crolius, Stewart and Smith. Order be- ing restored, the following gentlemen were sworn as jurors:—Allan M. Sniffen, Joseph Keeler, Wm. H. Prall, Fenelon Hasbrouck, David D. Bradford, Henry McShee, Robert A. Sands, Thomas Betts, Dr. John Sickels, George Pirnie, D. D. Addison, Dr. J. W. Duvall, George Fisby, Lester Wilson, John Burrows, John Ryker, Jr., John Horspool,Jr., David Vandervoort, James B. Greenman, Thomas Dunlap, F. 8. Stranahan, Samuel Nichols, Jr. The jury having been qualified they proceeded to the City Prison im order to examine the body of Colt, and on their return— Monmovtw B. Ilart, sheriffof the county of New York, wascalled and sworn and deposed as follows: have a warrant forthe execution of John C Colt, who was to have beenexecuted thisday—I saw the deceased lay several times—his execution was to have taken place at 4o’clock, on the going down of the sun, according to his request—I had seen one hour before the time that I found him; he was alone in the cell at that time—David Gra- ham, Dudley Selden, Samuel Colt, Robert Emmett Caroline Henshaw, Deputy Sheriff Vultee, and a number of other gentlemen wnose names I cannot recollect were in his cell during the day—a number of Shrecieee were also in his cell during the day. The Rev. Dr. Anthon was in his cell several times, as also the officers of the prison whose names I do not know—I wentto his cell to open the door at five minutes before 4 o’clock in the afternoon to admit Dr. Anthon—he attempted to go into the cell, and upon seeing the body immediately stepped back— {then passed him and went in mysrlt and saw Colt lying on the cot with a knife sticking in his left side, it my hands on his face,and jing that he was dead I retired, and ordered the doors to be closed ; it was afterwards ascertained that he was dead, and the execution did not take place. I hi not seen the body since, as the Coroner took charg: of it and locked the cell door. I have not examined the cell of Colt since he has been in my charge, that issince the sentence. Col. Jones, the k of the prison, has informed me that he exami the cell thoroughly. I have no knowledge of any person carrying a deadly weapon into his cell. He was allowed to keep his peaknife, because he said he did not use steel pens, a left oon neo with ee that he mi itt ¢ pens to write with ; the Sie eee setae one, thet ne killed himself sith, saw him the last time when Mr. Hillyer parted with him at about a quarter before 8 o'clock. Joun J. V. Wesrervent, under sheriff, was called and sworn.—I saw the deceased at half past two for the Inst time ; I have seen the body since and re- comnies aire body of yen C. Colt; I by no nowledge of any person having con th knife to fim with which he oomaalited pitt ing “ Freperick L Vuirer, Deputy Sheriff called and sworn. Ihave had charge of prisoner since Tues- day morning last at 3 o,clock, watch every alternate six hours I was relieved by Abrahain H. Green, deputy sheriff. I have seen him frequently since he has been in my charge ; two or three times during my watch have conversed with him. I have never seen any dangerous instru- ment in his cell, except a knife and fork with which he ate. I never saw the, knife here exhibited yefore today, and then it was in his pan { have no knowledge of the means by which he procuredt his instrument. The first per- son who visited deceased this morning, was Samuel Colt, which was at about half past six o’clock. At about twenty minutes of 8, William Dolsen was and resumed my sent for to shave him; I was nt in the cel| while hé shaved him. Samuel Colt was the next person who and brought Miss Caroline Hen- “Dr. Anthon, who also entered the cell. John Howard Payne also went in, and the Sheriff, Robert Emmett and David Graham, Jr. breakfast was brought in at this time by maa from Mr. Cowdrey’s victualling —it| was brought in a basket and the con.ents taken out in my presence— Dadley Selden was also in his cell during my relief of Mr. Green. His brother, Samuel Colt, awh him alone this morn: it the time that these per- sons were in the cell, 1 was informed that the mar- ceremony took pipee between the deceased and Miss Henshaw. | have no knewledge ot ‘the mannerin which the knife was givento him. Miss Henshaw came into the cell for the first time on Thursday morning. Asngk Mittixen, deputy coroner, was sworn.— T have seen the body in the cit prison, and recog- nize it as the body of JohnC. Colt ; the iknifr brought in by me was taken from the wound inflicted on the body of Colt; it was taken out by Drs. Hosack and Macomb. f Witiam H. Green, deputy sheriff, sworn.—I have had charge of Colt since Monday afternoon at intervals. I saw the handle of a knife resembling the one here shown sticking from the b Colt. ‘do not know how it was brought into the cell ; I never made any search in the cell to ascertain whe- ther there were any instruments in itto cause death. The instructions given to these deputies by the Sheriff were handed to the Coroner. Rey. Henry Antuon was called and sworn.— My visitations commenced on Monday, and *before T proceed to be examined, I would wish to read the notes I have taken eachday, The Reverend gen- teman here commenced reading his notes, which occupied some length of time. They contained a diary of each day’s interview with Colt, in which itappears that deceased expressed a belief in fu- ture rewards and punishments, and that he united with Dr. An hon in prayer on Tuesday, at his se- cond interview. On the third meeting he contessed his belief in Christ, and the justice of his Creator. He solemnly declared that he committed the mur- der of Adams in self-defence, and said that he should not die with a lie upon his lips, and that he was prepared to meet his God with such a declara. tion. He also camplainedingnias the publications in some of the peuny papers. e third interview the question of suicide was alluded to, when he re plied thathe had nosuch"intention His child and mistress were spoken of, and upon a suggestion of Dr. Anthon in relation to his marrying Miss He: wy he said he would consult his friends and decide upon it. In the interview on Friday he handed me the sum of $500, which he said had been given to him by his brother. I counted the money, and he requested me to pay over to his intended wite per month as longas it lasted. Itold him that [ would stand sponsor for the child, and give a receipt for the mo- ney, as soon as they were married. I married them about 11 o’clock, and Colt exhorted his wile to lead areligious life, and endeavor to bring up the child and educate it. I offered tottake the child, and bring it up as far as was in my power; but he said his relatives desired to have the care of it. In the last interview with him, which was about two o’cluck, he asked fora watch, which was given him by one of the deputies, and he oompared it with the time ot the Sheriff. On searing him, I told him to die with Christian fortitude—ane he said, “ Yes, Iwill die wiih Christian fortitude,” I went to the door of the cell in. company with the Sheriff, and found deceased lying dead on the cot. I know nothing of the manner in which the knife was given to deceased. J . Cot. Wa. Jones, keeper of the city prison, call- ed and sworn:—John C. Colt was in my custody from July 2ad to Monday afternoon last--since then he has been in charge Rf the sheriff. I took a re- ceipt from the sheriff when I delivered him over. I have not seen deceased since Monday last. He remained in the same cell after the sheriff took him into custody as before. I searched his cell on Mon- day morning of this week, but feund no di instruments. We gave it a thorough sear was satisfied that there was nothing in hi at that time that we could find of a nature to destroy life. I have never seen the knife here shown be- tore, ‘nor have I any knowledge as to how it came into his cell. J had chains olaced on his feet on flonday. Dr. Maem R. Macoms, physician of the city pri- gon, sworn:—I visited the prisoner frequently until Monday last, but have not seen him since. I have seen his body—the knife here shown was in his bo- dy—a hole was cut in bis vest and shirt, about three an inch below the ae of the left side, and be- tween the fourth and fifth ribs— on the upper margin of the fifth rib. I made a post mortem examination of the body in conspany with Dr. Hosack—the knife was inserted an inch and a half in the left ventricle of the heart—he must have understood thé anat- omy of his body to have produced such a result. I could not have done it better myselt.— On Monday last, deceased desired to borrow a work on anatomy fronrme, but I refused'to let him have it—he then desired to know which of the ves- eels in the arm wo! luce the easiest death, but L told him I should not tell him. Dr. Avexanper. Hosack was called aad sworn, and confirmed the statement of Dr. Macomb. et Cont, brother of ased, was then sworn. I have no knowledge of the manner in which the knife, here exhibited, was procured or given to deceased. Mrs. Caror.inz Cour, late Henshaw, was sworn. Lhave no knowledge of the manner in which John C. Coft became possessed of the knife with which he committed suicide. ‘ The Coroner then addressed the Jury, stating that the investigation had been continued for the pur- pose of en apg 2 to ascertain whether any per- son had given the knife, to deceased, in order that te might commit suicide, as such an act would render the person Jiable to an indictment for man- staughter. There being no proof to establish evi- dence against any particular person, he he should pass the matter into their hands for a verdict in accordance with the evidence. i Some of the jurors requested to see the ‘knife, which washanded them, and they retired to a pri- vate room to prepare their verdict. The Jury returned a verdict that John O. Colt came to his death by a wound inflicted by himself in his left breast with a knife, but the Jury are un- the knife. The body was enclosed in a coffin, and interred in a vaultin St. Mark’s burying ground lest even- ing after the inquest was held. The following is the letter of the Chancellor in reply to the second application of Colt’s counsel tor a writ oferror. It is addressed to Joseph C. Hart, sq., the counsel of the sheriff, 1nd we present an exclusive copy i— Aiwiny, Nov. 17, 1849. Dear Sin— T heard’the questions upon the writ of errorin Colt’s case, argued at great length at New York, and came tothe deliberate determination that there was none of them on which there was any room to doubt, as you will see from my written opinion, which I left in the hands of Volt’s counsel when I left New York, and which is now pub- lished in the Argus of this morning. You will therefore see that it is out of my power to violate my oath of office by allowing a writ of error in the case, even if the appli- cation was now regularly before me on an lowance of the writ stay the execution o! the sentence, as staying the ¢ Governor would not in- terlere without such a certificate. ag Aker as e at 6 cou tried hime Nor have! the Court of Errors who the ent on the yund vege doy rfec' Setural , but their anxiety to pre- ‘cannot excuse the officers of justice in ma- king the laws bend to their wishes ; altheugh the course which has been pursued in this case has placed, not only tt ose officers, but tue Governor, in most painful and try- situations. The rs counsel had the right io ply to the Chancellor, the three justices of the Supreme Couzt, orto any of the eight circu! jadges, for i ance of awrit of error, and if any ove of those twelve ficers had any doubts as to the of the conviction, he would of course have allowed the wnt. have tried four or five, and have failed, and if they were not sa- tiafied with that, they should have applied toothers ; but @annot ark those who have fully examined the subject, and have no doubt to violate theirduty by acting against their consciences. " Yours, with thts J.C. Hart, Esq. City Int nee. An inquest was held on Thut evening last, at Snee- den’s landing, by Joseph Demaray, Jun., one of the Coro! ners of Rockland count: , upon the body of John net Lake, aged 21 years, of Freehold, Monmouth county, N.J. who was dentally drowned in the Huilson river, on Wednesday night, 16th inst., by the sinking of a small boat between Piermont and Sneeden’s landing. Verdict accordingly. Fromts Yestervar.—One in Broadway, near Canal ; two in Water ; one at the Hook, and about half-a-dozen at the Five Points and elsewhere. Where were the police ? “For Exaranp, no !”—The packet North Ameri- om, of the Black Bail Line,” and the vessel “ The Hott! iverpool been able to find any would have voted to t, HYDE WALWORTH. er,” sail for Li is day, both ‘well Affol with Rectite toa second cabin pasern gers. Unfortunately for all parties, but few remain here who can raise a sui sum to pasrage back to the old country ; and what is still w those who do stay are of that class entirely without ‘capital, or the en and erance to create it We noticed, regret, among the intended passen- gers by these vessels, several highly leand in- telligent yeomen, who would most assuredly better their wanoead ition and that of their posterity, were they to ex in travelling to the westward, one half the sum it costs to return homewards. may there be bowght at a nominal and fractional part of its value, and in tl brine l ia, - Dorion phn ky, or Ohio, the nec ever hewn since the world began. With these facts look us in ,the face, on one hand, and rank starvation on the other, oar feclingeare too acute to vent themselves freely. The money squandered in travelling to New York, living. here a few weeks, and then returning, is immense, an: might do good if proper.y expended. inches in diameter, and the knife was inserted half able to say by what means he became possessed of {could not certify that eas Pag any probable cause for.