The New York Herald Newspaper, December 1, 1842, Page 2

x -W YORK HERALD. New York, Thars War between gland and the United States, The war of opinion between England and the United States, has begun simultaneously with the settlement of their ; olitical differences by the treaty negotiated by Ashburton and Webster, This war embr e of opinion, and every principl+ in re y, or government Ithas ju nm out on the part of the Old World, by tack, through the Eng i French periodical press, reviews and newer rs, on the literature, morals, finance, go- verament and institutions of ihe New World. We ity enumerate the organs of this attack— t y R —the “ London Time: and other daily prints— irton—all parties—and all sects in xeception of the popular party, defamation and execration tes his war is only the renewal of the » conflict thatupheaved all England in he time of the Commonwealth, about the middle of seventeenth century—the same moral earth- quake that shook France and Europe to the centre at the close of the last century. The United States with the great city of New York for its polis, is the living example of the success of scpublican principles, ideas and institutions, which were put down in Eagland in 1688—and over- come in France in 1798. This is the great centre of }i- berty of thought and action,to animate oppressed mil- lions throughout the world. The rapid increase of power, population, wealth and intelligence in thi land, is a living expounder of democracy to all Eu- rope fluence and example of this country, with all its faults and extravagancies, are producing a sil evoluuion among the masses in France and nd, that will burst forth like a voleano one of s, and overwhelm the aristocrats, yank-jobbers, and literary hacks, in destruction. The aristocrats of Europe accuse this country of demoralization—of dishon- esty—of ignorance—of every species of folly and barbarity ; but these very accusations will only fur- nish motives to cure the evils complained of. In every thing that is original, racy, energetic, and li- bera!, be it in polities, religion, morals, literature, or society, e far before the formal and priest or soldic dden communities of France or Eng- Jand. In time we shall mend our faults, while we increase the power and influence of our institu. tons Let therefore the shallow /iterati and selfish po litieians of England and France rave against the “model republic ;” the progress of this country isa great movement that they cannot stop or impede— it is only a revival—a resurrection from the dead, of the same spirit that animated England in 1620 to “0—or France from 1792 to 1800, without any ot being overpowered by any other influence chanee on The Administration of Justice=The Trial of Alexander for the Murder of Lougee, the Broker, In Phitadelphia, Che trial of Alexander, the young Kentuckian, who killed Lougee, the broker, in Philadelphia last summer, by stabbing him in his own office at an early hour in the morning, commenced on Tuesday in Phila: ‘The excitement in that city on the subject, is im- A large number of highly respectable ladies were among the spectators. A powerful array of counsel has been retained for Alexander, and the trial bids fair to possess as deep interest and as great importance in its results, as that of Colt forthe mur- t Adams in this city. From the tone of the vapers there, talking of the great respectability er, his being young and very handsome, ial friends, the wealth that can be brought ‘ward, the tremendous array of eminent counsel, the appearance of Governor Pope of Kentucky with his counsel, and asa friend of the family, the bril array of young and beautiful ladies present, all of whom are said to take a deep interest in the fate of the prisoner, and the opening quibbles of the law- yers, we apprehend that a powerful attempt is about to be made to defeat the ends of justice in this case, mense ne of th and either acquit the prisoner of murder altogether, or let him off with some slight punishment. cumstances connected with this murder, must be fresh in the recollection of our Pi Lougee was a broker, a very industrious nan, who used to open his office in person, and at- tend it alone very early in the morning. Alex- ander went there either to change érto steal some me and either because he had a slight and sud- jen quarrel with Lougee, or else prompted by no- t yut his own infamous passions, he drew a dirk and stabbed Lougee tothe heart, who died in a few minutes. Here, asin the case of Colt, wasa brutal murdar perpetrated without a single eye-wit- ness except the murderer, his victim, and the God of High Heaven. But Alexander did part of what it has been said Colt ought to have done ; he rushed out into the street; but in addition to this, conscious guilt made him throw away the dirk and try vo es- He was arrested and then confessed the killing, and said it wasdone ina quarrel. Whatif twast There never was a more shocking and wanton murdér; and yet there 18 very little doubt, that great efforts will be made to prove it only man- slaughter. This is but another instance of the evils resulting from the unwarrantable efforts made by all parties ntlus city to get Coltclear. Butif such things are illowed—if a miserable combination of law- yers, who are well d by the rich relations of a murderer to browbeat the press (the o y true po- lice of the country) to defy the laws and defeat the ends of justice—if these persons shall be thus al- »wed to break up and utterly destroy all the safe- guards of civilization, and the only just and right- eous organization of soc ety—then we may as wellat once expunge every law from the statute book, and each man go armed with a dirk, a Bowie knife, or pistols, to take the law into his own hands on all occasions, and stab and slay his fellow-crea- tures indiscriminately. Shocking as such a state ef society would be, yet it is mo more than what we are fast being brought to by the tricks, the juggles, the impudence, and the recklessness of a few well-paid lawyers. Look at the gross outrage recently perpetrated in this city by a clique of insignificant lawyers, getting up a meet- ing to overawe the Governor and drive him from doing his duty, abusing and attempting to browbeat the press—giving it as their opinion, forsooth, that Colt was innocent of murder, and threatening the Sheriff with violence and probable arrest if he dared to do his duty. And look atthe entire course pur- cape sued throughout by these men, until they induced even the Sheriff himself to exclaim, “I believe that Colt isinnocent of murder!” Way, if this doctrine is to prevail—if these things are to be tolerated, it will only be necessary for one man to kill another (no matterby what horrible means) when there is no third person present, say that it was done in a quar- rel, pay three or four impudent lawyers handsomely to defend him, in order to be either acquitted entire- ly, or only convieted of manslaughier. But this is not all the evil that has befallen the age. Look—see the miserable attempts of a few mistaken philanthropists—or rather fools—to do away with the punishment of death in cases of cold-blooded and brutal marder, and crying out that it is a purely republican mode to substitute imprisonment for life. It is on a par with the letter-of the infamous wretch who tried to bribe the Sheriff, and called on him in the name of republicanism to let the murderer escape the doom of the law. Horrible mock- ery! and paralleled only by the fiends in the days of Robespiere who put innocent thousands to death in thename of “Liberty and Equality,”and guillotined hetacombs under the banner of the “Goddess of Rea- sont” And foremost in this Quixotic effortiwe'see the conductors of the Democratic Review, who in a muserable attempt to apologize for Colt, and to cen- sure the living for his death, ery out that it is shéck- ingly anti-republican to hang a respectable man for murder. Why isall thisoutery made when a “ highly re spectable man,” or one with wealthy friends, kills anothert In the case of two or three poor Irishmen, who have been hung in thiscity, we never heard all this talk about the anti-republicanism of hanging We never saw these lawyers getting up a park meet- ing for the poor and wretched culprit, without friends ; in these cases they could find no flaws inin- dictinents,no maleonduct in jurors,no roomfor threats tothe Sheriff,orbrow beating the Executive on Chan- cellor, or abusing the press. In such cases these disinterested lawyers could see no ground to apply for w f error or stay of judgment. Oh, no. The poor friendless culprit must hang. But here in the case of Alexander, we see Governor Pope ar- rayed with his counsel. This has itseflect, So in the case of Monroe Edwards we saw Senator Crit- tenden with his counsel. Poor Edwards was inno- cent—he was persecuted—he was shamefully slan- dered by the press—his lawyers said they would clear him—they would carry his case up to the Court of Errors! Whenlo, and behold, one night they found out that they would not get a cent of pay from Ed- wards, and the very next morning, the persecuted, much abused, gallant, chivalrous, and innocent Monroe Edwards was on his way to Sing Sing with his head shaved. The truth is, that, unless they are checked, that class of society called lawyers will yet be the ruin of the country. They have corrupted Congress — corrupted the Legislature—tried to corrupt and brow- beat the press, and failing in that, have abused it— they have corrupted many of the Banking Institu tions of this country, and now they wish to break up and distroy all the institutions of society, to gra- tity their own ambition and avarice. Such has been the conduct of these hungry, miserable, canting, captious, office hunting lawyers. Fasuionasie Inreciigence.—On Tuesday eve- ning, a very neat and fashionable gentleman’s soi- rée was given by Major Jonathan D. Stevenson, the distinguished politician,who exploded the pipelayers, at his elegantmansion. The Hon. Levi Woodbury, Hon. Silas Wright, Mayor and Aldermen,and every distinguished politician now in town,were invited. All attended with great punctuality, except Silas Wright, who had scruples of conscience. About 9 o’clock, or perchance verging towards 10, a note was received from Mr. Wright, stating that ashe understood that great efforts were making here in relation to the offices in the gift of Gover- nor Bouck, and as he did not wish to take any side, or to support any cligue of the party in prefe- rence to another, he would beg leave to decline the invitation. This threw,the soirée into the mid- dle of next day, without the usual headache. So they took a cracker, a piece of cheese, and a horn of Croton, and lett for home. We understand that the anxious small cliques of the democratic party, looking after the spoils, have at last settled down into two large ones called the “‘old hunkers” and the “ young democracy.” There will be a terrible row between them for the spoils— but which will succeed, we cannot yet tell. Gover- nor Bouck is’ an old fashioned man, with a young heart, but an old hat on an old head. He rides to Albany on an “ old white horse”—keeps his own “slate and pencil”—does his own shaving—and brushes his own coat. We suspect he will disap- point some office-beggars. DisrinavisHeD ArntvaLs.—The following mem- bers of Congress, among others, have arrived in this city on their way to Washington. The Hon. Geo. Evans, from Maine, arrived yesterday, and immediately left for West Point. He will return to-day, and dine with Mr. Grinnell. The Hon. William Pitt Fessenden also arrived yesterday, and will remain in town till to-morrow, when, in com- pany with Mr Evans, he will leave for Washington. John Quincy Adams, also arrived yesterday, and left immediately for the seat of Government. Hon. Geo. Adams, Hon. R. B. Cranston, Hon. F. Gran- ger, Hon. D. D. Barnard, Hon. N. P. Talimadge, and Hon. Levi Woodbury, are also in town, on their way to Washington. ProsaBie Fatvke or rue Bank or ENGLAND.— The annihilation of bank expansions in this coun- try, and the return to a specie currency and specie prices, will be the means, in less than five years, of drawing away all the specie from the Bank of England, through the balances due us on the cot- ton, rice and corn trade. Ifa short crop of corn should take place in England, in any one year, the financial crisis there will be accelerated, and the whole banking system of England will come into ruins at once. Under these circumstances, we would advise all Americans in this country to be cautious how they take Bank of England notes to lay by, or to salt up— better take the gold. Crear Lrreraturr.—Tne Coryricut.—We learn that nearly 100,000 copies of “ Dickens’ Notes” have been already sold, principally at 124 cents each. This great amount of demand for a trashy bro- chure, effectually destroys a taste for American lite rature. People can only read or buy a certain quan- tityof any kind of literature. If that quantity is supplied so cheaply, none will purchase a higher priced kind. This is reason enough for an interna- tional copyright law. Tuearricats IN THE Untren States.—Scarcely a theatre in the Union is now paying its expenses.— Musical entertainments, concerts, &c., are the only affairs oPthe kind that are patronised. The Brahams, father and son, have return- ed to the city from a most brilliant and pro- fitable tour all through Canada. They give their first Concert in this city to-morrow night, which is sure to be crowded with the élite of the city. Signor Nagel also has returned from a very suc. cessful tour in Canada, and gone South to give Concerts in all the principal cities. Mrs. Sutton is in the city, preparing several operas, taken from the great masters. Max Bohrer is also in this city, and gives a Con- cert to-morrow night. The Seguin troupe have gone to Philadelphia to bring out ‘* Moses in Egypt.” That opera did not succeed well here at the Park. Mr. and Mrs. Brougham are playing to middling houses at the Park. s The Chatham and the Olympic age doing a good business. The Tremont did very well with Celeste, and has made more money during the season than either the Park or the Chesnut. Vandenhoft is in Boston now, but not doing much. * The Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, under Charlotte Cushman’s management has been quite profitable. The Chesnut has not done quite s0 well, because its expenses are greater. Forrest and Miss Clifton are in Al Dinneford is out west, doing well A Chippendale is with Miss Cushman ; Miss Ayres ‘is at the Chesnut ; Latham and Billy Williams are at the Park ; Abbots writing abook. Mr. and Mrs. Hoskins are here; the rest are no where, ffowe’s Amphitheatre is open here—and is more su cessful than ever. Le Tort and Guillot are here. iy: . so is Kirby; Mr. Bourgr’s Fourtu Concrrt-—While it is due to Mr. Bohrer, it is equally so to the musicay community, to say, that no one can hear him but with admiration and delight. His performances have a most classic finish, and the adroitness with which he commands the violoncellois truly astonish- ing. He exhibits that instrument in an entirely new light, and shows it to possess capacities for musical effect of which few have before conceived. It will be seen from his advertisement, that he performs again this evening, December Ist, at the Tabernacle. Those who would like to see for themselves what can be achieved on the violoncello, will do well to embrace this opportunity, as the last that they will probably enjoy. Navieatton.—The Hudson is closed down to Had- den.. Steamers now go as far as the ice will per. mit. All travelling arrangéments are in confusion. Mexico anv Texas.—From the various move ments made by Santa Anna in Mexico, itis very evi- dent that he intends, if possible, to re-conquer Yu- catan and Texas, abolish every species of liberal government in Mexico, return to the old central system, and have himself proclaimed Dictator. His plan of government he hasalready commenc- ed by calling Gen. Bravo to officiate for him in his absence at his country seat, and appointing Sig. Ala- man, Minister of Foreign Affairs andthe Home De partment. Bravo is known to be a violent central- ist, and a warm advocate for a despotic govern- ment. He hates the Anglo-Americans, and is thought to desire the restoration of the old Spanish power in Mexico. Americans. presented to the Mexican Congress several years since, and published in the year 1830, in which the Americans are denounced as land pirates, and he then boldly asserted that the people of the United States, encouraged by the government,had formed a conspiracy to wrest Texas from the jurisdiction of Mexico. In the appointment of these individuals to the high stations they fill, we, therefore, have the double evidences, that Santa Anna intends to estab- lish a despotic form of government, and that he also issecretly, if not openly hostile to the government of the United States. Under these circumstances, we can hardly expect that Santa Anna will listen to the proposition of this government to mediate between Mexico and Texas. And, indeed, the ordering of a small fleet of our ves- sels of war te the coast of Mexico, indicates that the last despatches from our minister there, were not amicable. The tone of the Mexican journals strengthens this belief; and it is most likely that the proposition for mediation has been rejected by the Mexican government. So far, however, the Texians are triumphan!.— They have lost abou: 50 killed, and 50 prisoners in the recent fights; but they have killed over 300 in all and have again driven the Mexican Army beyond the Rio Grande, and all the Mexican citizens from San Antonio. Besides this, Texas has 3000 men in the fieln near San Antonio, and 5000 more ready to take up arms the moment they are wanted. Santa Anna is very much crippled in his resour- ces. The expenses of his military last year exceed- ed the revenues $2,000,000, without allowing any thing for civil expenses; and as yet no very large body of troops has marched from the interior of Mexico towards the frontiers of Texas,as was threa- tened, and he has only about 5000 troops at Vera Cruz. Inthe provinces near the Rio Grande he has but asmall nuinber of soldiers. And even if he could collect a large army and land it in Texas, it would be very difficult to furnish the men with sup- plies; and tlfe Texians would soon use up 20,000 Mexicans. As to an invasion by the Mexican fleet we think that will not succeed; although Capt. Charlewood is a brave officer, and has six or seven vessels under his command, the Texians have five ships of war, under a gallant commander,and could soon have as many more; and the Texian fleet is now at sea,fully manned and equipped. In addition to this we find the following in the Galveston Civilian of Novem- ber 2d :— Extract from a letter dated, London, Sept. 30th, and written by a citizen of Texas :— “Captain William Houston,a gallant gentleman of high social position, sails next week with his family, in his yacht, ona visit to our country. We have been inform- ed by a gentleman who seen left Liverpool, that the acht, here mentioned, is a fine large new brig, mounting four or five paixhan guns; and well prepared to repel any “Jong, low armed schooner,” or other piratical craft that might interposeto prevent the gallant Captain and his family, with the emigrants who accompany him, from reaching the ports of Texas.” As to the attempt upon Yucatan, Santa Anna may perhaps succeed there. Still Campeachy has not yet surrendered. About 1000 Central troops are in the neighborhood, ond the siege would com- mence with the arrival of the Mexican squadron. The isle of Carmen on the borders of Tobasco had been surrendered to the Central troops, and about3,000 soldiers were there waiting the arrival of the fleet from Vera Cruz with 2,500 more troops. It is said that Santa Anna has sent a special mes- senger to the government of Yucatan to induce them to yield, and as the people of Yucatan are al- ready wavering, and their army now in the field scarcely exceeds 4,000 troops, which are chiefly In- dians, it is believed they will soon yield to the terms of the Dictator. Business in Texas wasin a very queer state. A letter received by the last mail from Austin, conveys the intelligence that money of every description, and even Exchequer bills, have almost entirely dis- appeared from that section, The merchants of that place, for want of this article, are compelled to do business by barter, take hides, pecans, Xc., for merchandize, instead of money. % The cotton crop is more than half in, and shipped off. The staple is fine, and the yield will exceed that of last year. Frenca Minister.—It is reported that Viscount de Crameyel has been appointed Chargé d’ Affairs of France for Texas, and that he will soon leave for Texas via New York and New Orleans. Stiut Larer rrom Mextco.—A late arrival at New Ozleans brings Vera Cruz datesto the 7th Nov. The expedition destined for the subjugation of Yu- catan arrived at Champoton on the 29th ult., and found the town deserted, the inhabitants having fallen back on Campeachy, which e the Mexi can army was preparing to attack by land, acting 12 coigecae with the fleet, which was to bom- bard it by sea. |The strength of the combined mili- tary and naval force is said to be six thousand men. Itis stated that the British steamer which arrived at Vera Cruz during the absence of the expedition, brought out orders from the English Government, for the immediate return of all the officers and sea: men employed on board the Mexican war steamer Guadaloupe. The new war steamer Montezuma, designed for the Mexican navy, had not arrived from Mbgland. z I The schooner Virginia Antoinette arrived at New Orleans on the 17th inst. from Vera Cruz, from which les she sailed on the 8th inst. The Vera Cruz Censor of the 6th inst. says: “We have just learned from Leyta-Playa (coast of Cam- peachy) that the division of the Mexican army under Gen. J. V. Milnor,arrived at that place on the Bist Oct. On the Ist Nov. all the troops, artillery and baggege were landed, as also a supply of provi- sions. The two steamers then went in search of the forces under the order of Gen. Morales, who was leading 1000 men to attack Campeachy, while our fleet blockac ed the port. Thus far the Yucatecos had offered no resistance to our Ly A large conducta was on the way from the city of Mexico to Vera Cruz, with specie, $130,000 of which was said to be destined for New Orienns, The United States armed steamer Missouri, ar- rived at Vera Cruz on the 7th instant, last from Havana. The shock of an earthquake was felt on the 18th ult., at Tetela, a vilfgge near the mountains of Pue- bla. At the same time the yoleano emitted an im- mense quantity of thick red smoke. No damage was done. 3 The arrival of Santa Anna at his hacienda of “Man- gar de Clavo” wasgreeted with salvos of artillery, and other tokens of rejoicing. The Antoinette had oa board $12,353 in specie, consigned to several individuals in New Orleans. Our Fixer ro Mexico.—The United States Go- vernment has sent a steam ship of war with a spe- cial messenger, to VeraCruz. The Independence, line of battle ship, Commodore Stewart; the Consti- tution, of 44guns, and the Vincennes, Commander Buchanan, are all ordered to the Mexican coast, with the West India squadron. Important Fxom Cusa —It appears that a large portion of the wealthy and influential inhabitants of this island are exceedingly indignant with the Spa- nish Government for allowing the British to inter- fere with their social systems of government, slave trade, negroes, &c.; and that a majority of the white peeple of Cuba are in favor of throwing off their allegiance to the Spanish government, and de- claring themselves free and independent. This movement, if ittakes place, will be attended with serious consequences to the peace of this country as well as Great Britain. ‘Tae Hox. Levt Woopsury’s Lecraur.—This Lecture was delivered last evening at the Taberna- cle to an audience very sadly thinned by the incle- meney of the weather. There were only about three hundred people present. The Hon. Ex Secre- tary’s subject was, “the uncettainties of history, their evils and their cure.” It was listened'to with great attention. Alaman also detests the Anglo- | He is the author of a secret memoir | Tug Triat or ALEXANDER IN PHILADELPAIA FoR Tar Murvre or Longes.—On}Tuesday, the Jury in this case was empanelled, and the following men were swora on it :— Joseph Kerr, James M. Moore, Wm. C. Paterson, 8. R. Kreamer, George Dannaker, Johu Banks, (this gentleman was one of the jurors who convicted McEwen and Shee.) Wm. E. Tatem, John O. Mench, Lewis Poppal, Charles Shaw, Arthur Bradis, Charles D. Lybrand. After the Jury were sworn they were allowed to go to their homes for the night, and the Court ad- journed until Wednesda: When the first Juror’s name was called, Ovid F. Johnson asked the following question :— “Have you any conscientious scruples against finding a verdict, the pe en of which, according to the laws of Peansylvania, would be death.” Mr. Wa. B.Rexp, for the prisoner, took broad excep- tions to the propositions. contended that the yuror should be first challen, for cause, without proposing either the acts or question of the Attorney General. In support of his ition, he cited several authorities, but more particularly the case of the United States against Aaron Burr, Mr. Jounsow briefly replied in support of his former po- sition. Mr. Dattas, in support of the defence, referred to the decision of Judge Bald-vin in the case of the United States vs. Wilson and Porter, for the robbery of the United States Mail. Hes ted that the Commonwealth should first challenge for cause, and then set aside, until the regular panel was exhausted. Ms. Jounson insisted that, in conformity to the usual practice in such cases, the ieee should be sworn as soon as by tee the box, snd the pattions a to “ con- scientio’s scruple” and “ bias” for or against the prisoner, should be propounded. The learned gentleman, at the sams time, gave gssurance that the Commonwealth would not challenge without and sufficient cause—and pro- posed, likewise, that when such cause did exist, the juror should de called upon to explain, Mr. Rexp, on behalf of the defence, admitted with the Attorney General that such had been the former practice, but thon gis he was prepared to show that such precedents were not correct, or in conformity to law. ‘The learned gentleman, protested against the principles advanced, which he conceived was a violation against the right of secresy of conscience, and could not be justly ed. ‘The Hon. Jonn Pore. followed ina similar strain, and with the utmost energy and enthusiasm, protested against what he conceived to be a violation of the right of con- science. Even the British Crown, the learned gentleman contended, would not dare propose such an invasion of the right of conscience. It was opposed to the genius of the Constitution of the United States—of the Constitution of the several States—as well as antagonistical to the Bill of Rights. The gentleman went on to say that he had adopt- ed it as the invariable rule of his official practice, never to support a i, ag as a counsel that he wouid b» ashamed te acknow! eas acitizen. He concluded by cbserving, that in his opinion and practice, an appeal in most cases, especially those of homicide, to the common sense of the jurors, in lieu of legal entanglements, was more in con- formity with reason and justice. Mr. Jonson responded in support of his eriginal mo- tion. He was followed by Mr. Dallas, for the defence, who Prange against the question as proposed by the Attorney jeneral. Judge Barton decided that the case of Lesher left the question before this Court now untouched. He also ad- verted to the practice in the administration of justice. He appeared to think that it would be a meckery of both law and justice by permitting a man to sit upon a case when his conscientious scruples would prevent his finding a verdict. He concluded his decision by stating that the question could be asked. The Court then took a recess. In the afternoon twelve juror; above named were sworn. The “Spirit of the Times” says that two of them ought not to be onthe Jury. To show the state of feeling that exists, we may state that Sampson Tams, on being questioned as to whether he had formed an opinion in relation to the prisoner, said that he had, and that it was fa- vorable to the prisoner. Og We have waited until two o’clock for the southern mail, to get the testimony in the above case, at which time it had not arrived. From Canapa.—A rumor reached this city that the Governor General of Canada was dead, Thie we are very happy to learn is not the case. Sir Charles Bagot was taken seriously ill with an affec- tion of the heart, but at the last accounts was get- ting better. Sir Charles’ government is any thing but popular, and though Mr. E.G. Wakefield gained his election by 700 votes, Mr. Baldwin, amember of the govern- ment, has been defeated in two places for which he tried to get returned. There has been an earthquake felt at Three Ri. vers, U. C. The coast from Canso to Pictou, Nova Scotia, is strewed with wrecks. One hundred new buildings have lately been erec- ted in Charlotte Town, Nova Scotia. The trade of the port is stated also to be rapidly onthe increase. Nearly two hundred vessels entered during the last quarter, including the dullest portion of the business ‘season. H. M. surveying steamer Columbia has arrived safe at St. Andrews. A large quantity of tea, tobacco and shoes were seized at St. Johns, N. B., last Tuesday. They were imported in tierces of rice from Boston. Upwards of eight thousand pounds have been sub- scribed forthe foundation of Colonial Bishoprics, in obedience to the call of the Bishop of London. Monrerat, Noy. 9th.—The shock of an earth quake was felt in this city on Monday morning, be- tween the hours of 8 and 9. The shock waa very perceptible, and resembled the heavy rolling of ar- tillery. It was experienced at ine, Rivers, and other places.—Courier. New Brunswick —The last‘ New Brunswicker” says—‘‘We understand, upon the best authority, that the House of Assembly will be dissolved peaks next month, and that the new House will meet to- wards the end of January, for the dispatch of busi- ness.” Later Prom Frorspa.—The United States steam. er Colonel Harney, Captain Pearson, arrived at Sa- vannah on the 2st instant from Pilatka. General Worth had arrived at Tampa Bay, and all remained fase there. A of Creeks had come in at ‘ampa, believed to be about one half of all that portron of the tribe now remaining out. The re- mainder of the Creeks had also promised to come in soon, were daily expected. Though many people have doubted whether the Florida war would ever end, we think the gollant general now in coms mand will have the honor of finally closing it. Srorm Yestsrpay.—A severe snow and rain storm set in yesterday morning about 10 o’clock. Snow fell *till 7 o’clock in the evening, when it turned to rain, and the wind began to blow with great vio- lence from the north-east. All the mails will be knocked in a cocked hat. The steamer for Boston with the letters to go by the Acadia, which leaves Boston to-day for Liverpool, was probably compel- led to put into some port, and the steamers due here this morning undoubtedly did not start. There must have been a good deal of suffering all night on the coast, and a gooddeal of distress among the poor in the city. The winter has begun in good earnest. It bids fair to be a severe one. Massacuuserts Evection.—At ihe special elec- tion, on Monday, 14 democrats and 30 whigs were elected. The lower house of the Legislature now stands 168 democrats and 166 whigs. There is yeta chance of electing Marcus Morton Governor of that State. It is slim however. Puttosorny For Lanes, alias Corp Pupptna ror Pretry Women.—Mrs. Farnham commences her second course _of lectures to the ladies on Fri- day, at 3 P. M., at Concert Hall, 406 Broadway. These lectures, we are informed, embrace many topics, the discuasion of which is ot deep interest to the ornamental portion of the female sex, and to the welfare of deep blue society. Mrs. F. ‘has de- voted many years tothe acquisition of knowledge, and the study of the principles of Physiology, be lieving that these sciences are more useful than vul- gar pudding-making or darning stockings. Her lec- tures have been highly comnmended by many com- munities of ladies in various portions of the State— particularly all those ladies that are never seen in their own kitchens. Ladies need not fear to attend Mrs. F.’s lectnres; they are philosophical, instruc- tive and pure in style—without any digression on boiling potatoes in salt water— bringing up children by the spoon— ing mutton chops a /a Tortoni— looking after the kitchen—or any of those vulgar duties of the age. Go ahead, philosophy. Og We continue to-day the celebrated trial of Jostua H. Smith, for treason in the revolutionary war. It will probably be concluded to-morrow. It is one of the most important historical documents ever published. A New Canpy Storr—Craisrmas Comine.—Mr. H. N. Wild has opened a very beautiful new candy store at 267 Broadway, which is the cream of the day in the line. He also sells newspapers, thus uniting the sweets of confectionary and the sweets of intellect in one elegant repast. Ladies, call and see his curiosities, forthey are numerous. ? Washington, ia {Correspondence of the Herald.) Wasninaton, Nov. 29, 1842. Every thing is still quiet here, and will be, Laup- Pose, until the opening of the session, when we may look forsome new and singular developments. Ru morsof every kind are stirring, some of which are amusing enough, but still hardly deserving of no- tice. According to one, Mr. Tyler is about forming a new coalition with the whigs; while another as- serts that Mr. Webster has succeeded in detaching from the coonskin interest a certain whig member from western New York, just arrived, who will sup- port, during the coming session, for certain conside- rations, the measures and policy of the administra- tion. To these on dits, as a rratter of course, no attention should be paid’; yet as they may find their way into the public journals, it is as well perhaps to caution the community against them. The message, as I learn, will contain some strong views on the subject of existing difficulties between Mexico and Texas, and a recommendation of still stronger measures in case our epee claims against the former government should not be imme- diately adjusted ‘he President thinks, no doubt, that if Mexico can fit out an expensive armament against Texas and Yucatan, and to support it can command an abundance of means from English ca- pitalisis, that she can ony? as well command Ineaae tor the payment of her legitimate debts, and that it is time at least to put her to the test. In ac- cordance with this view, instructions, it is confiden- tially reported,were recently sent to Mr. Thompson, directing him to bring matters at once toa crisis and to make a last and formal demaad upon thar go-_ yerament forthe settlement of our claims against it, and it is under ar expectation, I believe, that this demand will prove unsuccessful, and give rise to some hostile movement on the part of Santa Anna, that our government has ordered a naval force to sail for the Mexican sea board, to protect our com- merce in thatquarter. We shall know more about the matter, probably, on the return of.the steamer Missiasippi, which has just been despatched with further instructions, it is rumored, to Mr. Thomp- son. If a course of this kind has been pursued, the Texians and Yucatanese will perhaps be saved from a their gi for Park Benjamin. Ste hard al to earn enough to admit them to the pit of the Chatham*Theatre to see a romantic play? Do they not fence with wooden corggin imitatiow& of the knights of ro- mance} “ them forall in all,” they are as romantic a set as we kaow of. Who will give us a lecture en the romance of the New York newboys ? Echo answers, who! : The Baltimore Gas Company have declared a dividend of three per cent for the last six months. “Oh! tadies beware of a gay you knight” who has been mulcted to the tune fs $1500, for trifling wih the affections of a young lady of Chambers burg. She sued for breach of promise, and the Jury awarded asabove, Goit while you’re young. ADELINE. Keer Warm.—It is most important in thiscold weather to keep warm. Shepherd’s Reverberator Stoves, such as we use in ouroffice, are the best thing that we know of for such a purpose. They can be purchased at 242 Water street. City Intelligence. » Porice.—Rogues ofa high grade are at a premium about the police offices, as stagnation in the business appears to prevail among the officers. When are we to hay change in the system, and good and honest men engaged and properly paid for their services ?. The majority of the present Common Council promised on their entrance to power, to make a thorough reform, and eight months have passed and no change. Is it contemplated to pass an ordi- nance on theeve of an election, te make the appointments a booty fora general scramble? Why is this delay? Col. Crolius, we ask you individually, as chairman of the Po- lice Committee, Deatu From Inter i dell, wit Ao mite thir. Julia Campbell, wife Campbell, - nine yours, was found deadet ber rostes In tae moan 6 Francis Sullivan, 408 Water street, on Tuesday, with her little daughter asleep alongside of her. She hai been in. ‘emper -te recently, and from a post mortem examination of the body, the coroner's jury returned a verdict of death produced by apop.exy. Sixcvtan Veroict Wn the 19th instant, an_Irish wo- man named Catherine Reegan, who was employed os a servant in the family of. Mr. Livingston, on the Blooming- dale road, while taking @ pan of fat fromthe stove in the kitchen, her clothes accidentally took fire, and she was so a severely burned that death ensued on ‘The cor- destruction, though the former are hardly worth the | oner's jury, called to hold an inquest on }, return. saving, for Santa Anna has too much business on | ed the following verdict— That Catherin: came to her death from wounds caused fire in the kitchen of Mr. Living dale road, and that the conduct of Mr, Livingston was not worthy a christian ora Be Samaritan, in allowing the deceased te be removed from his dwelling.” ‘The first name of this Mr. Livingston, strange to say, is not given in the coroner’s inquest. Feu. rnom 4 Steerie.—Francis Henn, ekorn: acci- dentaily fell, on Saturday last, from the steeple of Dr. Ma- cauley’snew church, in Sth street, to the ground, and Beer earealy injured astocause his death on Monday, at the Hospital. Court of Common Pleas, Before Judge U1si a Nov. 30.—In the case of McMillan vs. the Sheriff, ro- ried by Led pipet fy being an action for trespass, the Jury returned a verdict for the defendant. jamin M Seixas vs. Richard L. Morris, Wim. H. Mor- ris and James V. C. Morris.—This was an action on a missory note of $407 62, made by Richard Morris, and’en dorsed by the other defendants. “The note was produced, and admitted on the of the defence. The case for the defence exhibited the following facts. ‘The note in question was drawn by the ‘and de- livered to one Samuel H. Jackson, for the porpate of wd ting it discounted at the Bank of New York. On arriving there he found that it was not discount day. Ifit were not discounted it was to be returned to the defendant. If it was discounted then an answer ‘vas to be brought back. Jackson took the note to one Hart, who is a merchant bro- kerin Nassau street, and who wher gs to discount it ; this Hart took the note to the plaintiff in this suit, B. M- Seixas, who gave him for it $250 incash—$50 were allow- ed on account of an old debt due from Hart to Seixas ; and the balance $100, were given in lottery tickets at an ad- vanced price beyoud that at which they were sold by the Managers. It was contended that the note was given to Jackson without the authority of the defenddats, who had received no consideration whatever for it. Jackson in his examination, etated that he bad never received any money on account of it from Hart. Hart said he } init the money to one Samuel Sharpe, to be conveyed to Jackson; Shi never delivered it, and Hart said that he believed the ing way with it was the cause of Sharpe's death. Gnthe part of the defendant, it was conténded that the vending of lottery tickets was an illegal consideration, and no action dould be made to grow out of it. If the court held differently, then the statutes making such ven. ding illegal, were in their spirit repealed. e question then was, whether on the evidence, the plaintiff haa prov- ed himself the owner of the note, the valid and bona fide owner. In Judge Ulshoeffer’s charge, he directed the jury that Morris was a competent witness for the other ts. her clothes taking hand just now at home, to care about getting into >on the Blooming- any new difficulties, as they might materially inter- tere with his ambitious designs on the sovereignty of Mexico ; but the old adage is still truae—** whom the gods wish to ruin they first make mad”—and we must not be psa 3 should this hero of SanJacin- to, stimulated by the abolitionists of England and this country, meet our demands for justice with contempt and insult. Unformunately for us he is sustained by some of the leading men of our own country, who in pursuing acourse of this kind, can have no other object in view, certainly, than the dissolution of the Union. The address of Mr. Adams to his constituents, published afew weeks since, is of thischaracter, and supports the Mexican side of the question with the greatest violence. It has been translated into the French and Spanish lan- guages, and is circulating here in thisform. Copies of itno doubt have also been sent to Mexico, with the view of embarrassing our negotiations, as if it were not sufficient for this old man to embroil the country with domestic dissensions, but he nice beyond it, and paralyze it in its foreign relations. Several members arrived in town this morning. Among them are Mr. Tillinghast of Rhode Island, Governor Casey of lilinois, Judge Edwards of Mis- souri, Mr. Brewster of New York, Mr. Reed of Pennsylvania, and I believe General Keim of Penn- sylvania. John C. Clarke is also here, the only mem- ber from western New York that has yet arrived. Among the distin; lately imported is also your old friend Michael Walsh, the uaterrified represen- tative of the subterranean democracy ot your city. He is here in his shirt-sleeves, taking notes, will give his triends before long, I suppose, the be- nefit of his lucubrations. Baltimore, [Correspondence of the Herald.) Batrmore, Noy. 28, 1842. The Supper of the Baltimore Typographical Society. The supper of the Baltimore printers, which I mentioned in my last as having taken place on last Saturday night, was attended by nearly every printer in the city ; all the newspapers were fully repre- sented. At nine o’clock the company gat downto supper, which was furnished by Mr. Remart, of the Military Hall, in North Gay'street. Mr. Joseph Smith, | yegigle, was discounted by Seixes at the Bank of Now the President of the Society, in the Chair. Amongst | and afterwards returned to Seixes,who pid the amount he had received for it. Inthe first instance, the tiff ha- serve nuts and the eet writing on endor- a ent recover.— a Was is. law, plomimptively titled = the most prominent was Thomas Sulter, foreman of the ‘‘American;” Fred, Young, foreman of the pel “Sun,” who told a capital Yankee story; Mesers. | Now the question to’ rans we ee - Bloxham and Hunter, editors and reporters of the for ejay ‘sa syhather pees up of the $00 old “Sun,” John Rickets, pressman of the same paper. | 4¢bt, and the $100 worth of lotte: ets, with some mo- ney, did nottaint and invalidate the whole t For his own part, the judge said he was clearly of opinion that the sale of lottery tickets was rendered beth ¥. statute and by the constitution of the State. if they were assured of the fact of their having been ven, then the titie must fail, and the plaintifi’s action void, on the groundof illegal consideration, ‘The jury, without leaving their seats, returned a verdict for the defendants. E. Cowles for defendants—B. W. Barney for plaintiff. John F. Parr vs. Je Parr.—This was an action on a promissory note, of amount of $105, the interestand all now amounting to . The note purports to have been madein the year 1887, The two in the suit ate brothers, and bakers by trade, who have unfortunate-, ly failen out. The defence was, first that it had been paid ation wan reaify me in Jenny, 186, and not a 1637, ju ‘was really january fait now rende—pnentmed to have been altered, to the outlawing of it. One witness testified very to Revie oten this note in the year 1886, at the time of the ¢ Sun” shone forth in all its glorious effulgence, though Abell, the proprietor, was not there. Ho- race Pratt represented the “ Republican ;” and Messrs. Bull and Tuttle the ‘ Clipper.” Alter the cloth was removed, the company was enlivened and amused by many very excellent songs, recitations, and stories. Among the singers, Mr Johnson is en- titled to mention, as his endeavors were crowned with overwhelming plaudits from all parts of the ta- ble. I nad almost forgot to mention two of my par- ticular friends who contributed largely to the fun and jollity of the occasion; I mean James B. Cauffet and John Mason Habliston, the former book- keeper, and the latter clerk, in the “ Sun” office. Mr. K. was called on for a speech, but with that true modesty that ever accompanies talent ror ec peared t9 be ara — Hi the young man who receives t! vertisemeni and who i the han est fellow in the “ ‘Sun effice, (don’t get jealous, Tommy Beach,) was par- ticularly brilliant in hisown circle,and lent a charm to the conversation, totally unsurpassed. J The supper was net on the tempe al- et Senet Pyentoate cote though Baltimore boast of the origin of the Wash- cis Judge cl ington Temperance Society. The Printers have not ed to the jury the facts of the tronised the invention. We want Mr. Elliott and . It appears ol J.. Harper to start the thing. The company broke @ person up about half past eleven, apparently well with one another. I, forone, enjoye myself to my heart’s content. ‘ On yesterday we had quite a large Firemen’s Pro- cession; the occasion was the death of a fellow member, Mr. Thos. Lusby, amember of the Debtfort, who came to his death by a tall from a scaffold last Tuesday, and expired on Friday Many ofthe com- panies turned out very strong. ‘The Vigilant muster- ed 84. The two men who were stabbed on Satur- day nightare doing very well. George Curtlett, the tan who stabbed them, stands” indicted on the pre- vious offence of way-laying a man and attempting to cut his eyes out. The steamboat Osiris, owned and commanded by Capt. Turner, took down this morning to Denton, on the Eastern Shore, the Cattail Band. They went at the invitation of the Captain ; this is his last trip, and he wishes to give his friends on the Eastern Shore a jollification. I see by some of the country papers of the State that the members composing the tax levy court, have resolved to remit oue third of the taxes, in consequence of the depression that exists in oe be ara atpresent. Thisis fair, just, and ono! ie. , he must s'ate it in a particular way. for an amount unquestionably maakt down to thy dihouly wx fo out in this suit by Gronenthall, although not essentially different. On the other side, it that in January, 1442, Mr. Platt advanced $390 in cash, either in checks or notws, and that he holds these for the Judge laid down the old law and the new law as it now ote the points of this matter of pledging goods, or leaving them for disposition. If Mr. Platt, an of this city, did advance the $330 upon these goods, then he ht to Be protected. But itis a first whether h did make the advance in good faith, and under such cir- cumstances that he ought to be protected. If Blydon isto pe Pellet ce then Feels flap pom advance ot faith, because he knew thatthe goods belonged ith lbr youtodechie epom the tecteetiaeasens it ya to uy Thejary were directedta tring 10 msealed the court adjourned, United States Ctroult Court, Before Nov. 30.-James Wood eee Weed Gerow.—This is an action for king brick by mixing anthracite fore mou! q 8d of March, 1829, Hl rd | Baltimore. [Correspondence of the Herald.] +Baurimore, Nov. 29, 1842? Romance—Gas, and Breach of Promise. Dear Bennett :— Winter has come upon us in good earnest ; for the Jast three days we have had a continuation of very cold weather. Ice prevails in the gutters, and coal fires in the houses. The ladies—Heaven bless them! (when they behave themselves) wrap them- selves up in furs and velvet, and promenade Balti- more street, as if cold weather was a matter of per- tect indiflereuce to them.- The men, on the con- trary ram their hands further in their top-coat pockets, or wrap themselves more securely in their mantles, snuffle, and wipe their noses; and, finally, a coal wi ‘was ol for fourteen years from that Wood, inventor, is of the county of Rockland, New York. The process of manufacturing the brick is as follows :— Take of anthracite coal uoburnt, such ty as will best suit the kind of clay to be made into brick or tile, and mix the same when weil pulverised with the moulded. clay which re- pro) specified; but in general lust to one thousand brick, will be correct ; some clay may requireone eighth more, and some not exceeding & half abuskel. ‘The benefits resulting from this tion bene of fuel, and the more general heat the kiln,” by which the whole iy burnt. fe contents: The process of also ace i the coal dust. If the heat is too high, the brick will swell and be inj wgehenved if the heat is too moderate, the coal will be consumed before the desired eitect is produced ; extremes i sive up in despair, finding their noses will not stay | foreto be avoided. He claims as his inye A, wiped. Theclerksrun q out as if matiersof state | Of Sve anthracite or coal di clay, cad on their celerity, and occasionally stop in | PurPose of making brick and tile as and for only claims letters patent from the U. Gtates. pee br vat is Case commenced to-morrow (Tht neon accotint of We sbeonee of & terial of the "Wen for “Ro ior and thecourt ee morning 10 y pe manta by sou Ov NEW YORK. fHERN saac D. Baker, New York, (onoof the late firm of Bald win Hotchin & Co) ‘ some restaurant, and t | the temperance men, in devoid of hot to: themselves up in their {virtue—the hackmen an wood-sawyers loaf in the sunshine, and the poor— “Heaven and its Ruler, in his infinite goodness,pity and protect them”—shift as they best can. The poor are the only ones who feel the full se- verity of winter ; 80 let us, who are well provided for, when we read this, come to the determination to contribute something towards helping them e a hot peas forty — ly, wra through (as promises to be) a severe winter. Samuel W, Brown, Wallkill, Co. New ¥. Tntaking my aro oy through Balsioee street merchant, (and as one of the late firm of Brown esterday, ated out tome a gay and ci Brooklyn, merchant. yertag officer, with whom one of your New pet, a cabinet maker. York » has concluded to sail down tite’a| Sion New York, merchant, (and as . I wish them a pleasant voyage t! this cunetinelaetimel Mackie & Murdock.) world of trials and uncertainties; for, in sooth, the lady is fair and comely to look upon, and i Cuatuam Turarre.—To-night a splendid bill is me much. The happy couple are staying at a pri- vate boarding house in Monument equare. ‘To-night Mr, C. Fenno Hoffman delivers a lecture before the Mercantile Library Association; sab- ject--The Romance Ceup itbereg: taent M ieeomes ‘cl ts red, for the benefit of that excellent actof, Mr. J. R. Scott. The tragedy of “Brutus,” the drama of the “Mariner's Wife,” and the farce of the “ Hundred Pound Note,” in all of which Mr. Scott appears, are announced, with a variety of dances, &e. by Mr. and Mrs. Bennie, and others. With this bill, and the immense popularity of the talented gentleman for whose benefit the entertainments are given, we may safely predict a house crowded from pit to dome. Go early, if you woul avoid a jam. I take y Nowe ya id find is con mer man in New York, or any where, who with any other invent ras making dollarsand cent —and romanceand federal money are rather incom- patible.. £ will, wager three to one that there is More romance in the New ppd Tin more Tor Hof Wea benbape al we eeaet ke ‘am ex-