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

THE NEW YORK HERALD. Vol. ViLI.—-Ho. 343 --= Whole Ho. 3184, NEW YORK, FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 2, 1842. Price Two Cents, R NEW ORLEANS. ; LOUISIANA AND NEW YORK LINE OF PACKETS. ¥ord F 3 tt ae desoasch a ship (com this port om the Ist, uh, 10h 15d 20h, stud Both of each mouth, commencing the 10th Gonads ap Lig ged ing snail May, wi pointed fo mnsiader of the your: whereby greet dalays ppatpEme nts will be prevented di the summer months, The following ahips wii! com arrangement "Bie ae eee a. oo Stop MJSSISSIPPI, Caveat Hilliend. Sino Ly ISVILLE, Captain unt. Ship SHAKSP! ,Capmain Miner. Ship GASTON, in Latham, Ship HUNTSVILA. Captai ne Saas, ia i fi ’ See ARIS Cayraie Knighe Ship LOUISA, Oaptain Mulford. ‘hese ships were’all built m the city of New York, express- for packets, are of light draft of water, have recently been 4¢ wly coppered and put in splendid order, with accomt ons or passengers unequalled for comfort, ‘They are commanded iS i masters, who will make every exertion to give ey will at all times be towed up and er theo 2 hips will be responsi- ble for jewelry, bullion, precious stones, silver or plated ware or for avy letters, parce! or peceeas, sent by or put on beard of Sheun, unless regular bills of Tading sre taken for the same, and Wee eii ee peaeenens ber Daracann INS & CO. Soath stor WAULLIN & WOODR FF, Agent ‘in New ON ee iealitee esl teed Gantt sauce ceae se a great eae will be taken to have the goods correct ty measu: NEW L, PACKETS. Tn ailtom Now York ou the 23th, spa ‘Liverpool on the 18th i '. 25th October. sue By rages K, b SARA Shiv SIDDONS! C: . B. Cobb, 25th December. Ship BHUAIDAN, Captain FA: Depeyster, 25th Jauaary. ‘From Livenroet.. Suir SIDDONS, Caprain E, B. Cobb, Lah October i RID. ‘A. Depeyster, 13th Novem’r. She GARRICK “Skiddy, 13th December. Ship ROSCIUS,’ Captain John Collins, 13th January. é aes, ships are all of the first class, upwards of 1000 tons, built Pir, convient canon) Soouturtiton ieaseeanen Emenee ‘eogsual’ Com : te bevn taken in the arrangement of thelr sceommodations, ‘The puce of hence is $100, for which ample stores will be ‘provided. "These ships are ¢pmmanded by experienced masters, who will make every exertion (0 give gcueral satislac- ton o fe ‘Neither the captains or owners of the ships will be responsi- ble for ary letters, parcels or packages sent by them, unless re- gular b's of ladi therefor. pply to HUY 56 South at., New York, or to KAS BROWN HCO. Licenool. Letters by the packets will be charged 1234 cents per single sheet: 40 cents per ounce, and newspapers | cent each. ol FARE REDUCED. PERSONS GOING SOUTH. rr we i) ‘on both the routes from Bal- * jmore to - Charleston, by whe, Chserbeae Bay, Por moat, Weldon, Wilmington, NC. and thence to Charleston. tiep, Ruchmond rs Ba Weldon, Wiletagron Ni Covend , Wel a 1) N. ©, thence to Chatlcston, 10 $20, meals extre—making the’ fare on Ee ee i Pee vam | its connecting these lines in g: ond expedite travel, and make passengers as comfortable as pos "BY this route you may be sure of reaching New Orleans rom New York porep-at sighs Aare sogper than any other line, Mare tetey tee President W. & R. . RCo. ~N&W YORK AND BOSTON RAIL ROAD LINE. Sire SE POR CE following superior steamers running in con- nection wich the Norwick &e Worcester and Worceter & Bow ton Rail asm WORCESTER, Capt. J. H. Vanderbilt. Naw HAVES, Capt 2K Dusan CLEOPATRA, Capt —— Ge and cher Monday, Nov Bishi line will be rn ti-week- ys, New Yorks Tue huredays ani Basardays APM HAVEN, it LED < y and Suture noon, at 4 0’ Bost di diate); sce of thre Baten Morel sad wl proced we out change or be Fe i , enquire at the offy on the wharf, oar fae inant. eo 3. B. ALLEN, 39 Peck slip, up stairs, All pens. focnia trusting any one om account —— ghove uree PLES LINE ¥OR ALBAN 1 inte Places.—The new ee ae ar Caycns A, E. Se Joho, will leave. the “Stermboat (Pier be: gem foot et Come fanks 4 iberty streets, on Tuesday ‘for pectage 0: Leizht, apply on board, or to P. C. SHULTZ ie wharf. Si property taken only at the nak of the WINTER N MixaE_AN? wamboat Rockland. will On and after Monday, the 31st of October, rus as follows? leaving Middletown P weathe Mitsing) at 9 o'clock, and Wedne owners th NEW _YORK—Fare commodi iC. Capt. John Gaffy, of the country. All baggage at the risk of the PC EY D ae ‘ceuts—The splendid ‘and ‘comme r tripe forthe season on vr nlase r regu: Vy h as bok ipioot of Barcley st. New York, at 10% o'elock,A.M., and re wharf, at 8 A.+M. and 1 o'clock, "een se Aneiaet Ak P P, ol every description carried at reduced pices. ol m*r -T FOR MAi.SEILLES—The ship HEN- RY TH! ION, Sv ier, master, will sail on lat December. ver ht or ce apy to BOYD& 64 BIN; Tovtioe Builtings, te rental 109 Pine ry New York, gives Hearts, oth. pe ROVINCIAL BANK OF IRELAND, Payable at— gen ys mM j Reo SPD ote ios, mm Great Britain, FWY, Bara: Regain, iverpool. Pi yable inerssy sewn in Leotlaed n25 tre LONDON AND MANCHESTER INDIA RUB- BER DS: » No.8 Wall street. Th offer for ante inte “aston ria; and sfece. fort om “ “Ad rs. for aR AS RAH AMSON. LININGS made er, Ww ies IV te sty ‘who have waited nicl will Peo fing Se iene, ae Pash om delivery iHARL E. MARTIN "he subscribes Me EEA AGP a timard A ek ts and Brooklyo, he has opened an Academy, (in ft kno’ Ss or Cook’ ae c “te Bonen on ‘au pad = plist’ the St oF Gogeetoans payee, itoveapetanlny lle adhered win ake chars of "TES for sheumatisine, nev wader the divection of Mf. Le ‘ane, my ag New York, 65 ‘acuie and inveterate pain, auch as KY, Sclatic, tle cramps in the Fin ate co fi tte ramatisins, the fost, a, jet F 4 fr street, rg eatin from the ‘origmal papers found on the “ Court Martial held at Trappan, during the Revolutionary War, for the Trial of Joshua H. Smith, supposed to have been connected with Andre and Arnold. (Continued from yesterday.) Seventu Dar, Oct. 6. The Court met according to adjournment, aud resumed the trial of Mr. Smith. Couonen Ax. Hawxs Hay was produced on the partof the prosecution, aud sworn. Question To Him.—Did any conversation pass between you aud the prisoner, Mr. Smith, respecting a person under the name of John Anderson? If any aid, please tv inform Court of it, and the time and piace. A-—A little time aiter Mr. Smith was apprehended at my house at Fishkill—he was apprehended between tw and ene c’clock in the night on Menday—1 got Col. Govion to consent to Mr. Smut coming out of the cold room, and set in the common room, where we had fire. At the fireside { sat t to Mr. Smith, and in jow voice Mr. Smith told me what he imagined was the cause of his being apprehended, and begged my opin. jon on the aff. told me he had been ou board of the t the earnest solicitation of Gen. Arnold, to procure an interview with Colonel Robinaon, whoArno!d told nitowanted to see him,Arnold,and that he had some terms to propose for the advantage ol the States, but as tar as Arnoid could learn, Robinson came out with an inteation to kuow fromArnoid,that ifhe,Robinson,quit- ed the British service,and returned to his allegiance tu the State o1 New York, jt he could obtain aparden and his estate be restored to him. Onthese cousiderations Mr. Smith consented to go on bowrd, for which purpose Ar- noid ordered a boat to my landing tor Mr. Smith’s use; that on Taureday night, yesteruay fortnight, he got two of the inhabitants at Haverstraw terow him on board; that when he bed come near the ship he was hailed, anu he answered that he was going on board, or to Dobbs’ Ferry, | don’t recoliect which, though | think it was on Doard thut he told them; they damued him, and asked him what business he had there that time of the mght bat after he got om beard, and was led down into the cubin, there he saw, as 1 understosd Mr. Smith, three gentlemen, who he afterwaids understood were Captain Sutherland, Colonel Ro*inson, aad John Anderson; that he knew neither of them; that he asked tor Coi. Rubin- son, who was pointed vut to him; he then delivered him Arnold’s letter; after Robinson had read the letter, he told him, either that this Mr. Anderson would do the business that he, Rebinson, was to have done, or that he could not go on shore, but that Anderson wouid, I do not recollect which; upon that Jonn Anderson came on shere with Mr. Smith; that Mr. Smith landed him at the point of the Long Clove, where Arnold was waiting to receive him; there this John Anderson had a long pri- vate conversation with Arnold, Mr. Smith remaining in the boat or barge, or whatever it was; alter Arnold und Anderson had « long conversation together, Arnold then cume to Mr. Smith und desired him te return Anderson on board; Mr. Smith objected to it, and said that it was impossible to do it, for that the hands that rowed him on beurd were tired, and that one of them had been up the whole of the night before; upon which Arnold desired Mr. Smith to recurn the boat from whence he got her, and it the hands were not able to do that, he mignt leave the boat any where he pleased; Mr. Smith said he set out in the boat with the two men, and left Arnold and this Anderson on the shore, and returned the boat to the place he found her at; when Mr. Smith got home to his own house, he found Arnold and Auderson there; the seme morning Arnold came to Mr. Smith, and told him that the folly and pride of Anderson had made him come out with British regimentals, and that there was an abso- lute necessity for his changing his clothes, and asked Mr. Smith if he could not furnish him with a coat, which Mr, , and he was kept in the second story of y, which was Friday ; [ think Mc.Smiih #8 or passas for himself and this Anderson said he gota to cross King’s Ferry, and proceed down to White Plains; that he, Mr. Smith, crossed King’s Ferrv with him, and proceeded down to, at or near Pine’s Bridge; there rvcei- ving intelligence that the Cow Boys were out, he thought proper to put up that night, and parted with An- derson next morning, which Was Saturday; and that eveuing arrived at my house; this was all that Mr.Smith informed me of the night he was taken by Colonel Go- vion; the preceding circumstances Mr. Smith told me, for me to give him my opinion of them, which | freely gave in the presence of the officers. Q.—vid any conversation pass between you and Mr. ‘Smith respecting this person, who passed underthe name of John Andersou, en the road from Fishkill to Robin+ son’s house? If there did, please to reiate it, A. down from Fishkill to Robin- me story to me, that I have be fore mentioned, and asked my opinion again of it, with that I told him it all depended on the houor of Arnold, for, says I, pernaps this John Anderson is taken, and he bas toid thet you were on board the man-ol-war; on that Mr. Smith said, “1 hope he is not taken,” and immediately said, however,he depended so much uponArnold’s honer, who he was sure would set the matter in ats true light, and that it was by his desire he went on board to bring this Anderson on shore, and return him as far us the White Plains; and provesied most solemnly before the Almighty God, that the only views he had in goiug of boara, and bringing Anderson on shore, was to gain in- telligence of importance and serve his country. Q.—Had you any reason te suppose that Mr. Smith knew that Arnold was gone off 10 the enemy before hk arrived at Rubinson’s house ? A—lI had not, for | did not knew it myself until I got within a quarter of a mile of Robinson’s house, where I was informed of it by a soldiei’s boy. Q—Had you any reason to suppose, from what Mr. Smith said, that he knew this John Auderson to be Ma- jor Andre, Adjutant General of the British Army, or a British officer ? A—lIbad none. Mr. Smith hasall along told mo, from the night of his being apprehended to the last night when Thad conversation with him, that Arnoid toid him he wasa citizen. Q. by Covuat—When Mr. Smith said he hoped Ander- son was not taken, did you understand that he meant by our party x | A—I did. ; Q. by Counr—Did Mr. Smith give you the reason for his supposing the circumstances which he informed you of and you ae related, were the causes of his being ‘ap- preben: A—He g me no other reasen bnt saying that he wassure there was nothing else could him but the going on board t! Q by Covrt—Did Mr. Smith give you the reasons for his saying he hoped that John Anderson was not taken ? A—He did not. Q. by Covar—Did Mr. Smith inform you that he mi any objections to the propos of going on beard the Vult A—I think he did say he objected to going on board, because these people’s tempers must be much ruffied en account of the firing upon the ship, which I understood was vhe firing that took place at tne ship the day of the Bil athe wacien beted, . by t—In the course of the conversation Mr. Smith hed with you, did he appear then to be suspicious that General Arnvid and this Mr. Jon Anderton had been concerning something that was bad ? —No. He not appear so to me, for until Mr. Smith and myself had that conversation, | was an entire ee to be the Lage ~ his pring apprehended, and could not imagine what he could be apprehended for— ya —DilCol Govion inform 5 —Did Col. Govion rm Mr. Smith of the cause of his being apprehended 7 A—He not, which I am almost certain of, from this circumstance : at the house I asked him ifhe would Jet me knew for what Mr. Smith was apprehended ; he told me he would if 1 would Pmt not to tell Mr. Smith. I promised him would not ; he then told me that some persons had been taken up, who could preve that Mr. Smith had been carryingron a traitorous corres- pondence with the enemy, Then my suspicions began as ve tern he png Oi board ofthe Vulture. |. by Court—Did you asl r. Smith why he ho that John Anderson was not taken 7 ree eee a i a ns » by Mr. Ssata— you suppose that when I said 1 hoped that Anderson was not taken, I had referred to what you said of his informing that I was on board the man of wer, or that] had a knowledge of any designs which might be injurious tothe country ? A.—I supposed that you were afraid of its being known that you had been aboard of the man of war ; not of any other thing injurious to the country. Q—Was the conversation in which Mr. Smith said he heped John Anderson was not taken, private be- tween and Mr. Smith, or not 7 ‘A.—it took place when Mr. Smith was marching down le we Arnold made him under guard onthe road. I walked with Mr. th be- was a soldier on each tween the two platoons, and t side of us. We speke so lond as we ight have been heard. Q by Mr. Smrrn—Do you recollect my ever mention- ing to you anxiety that my assistance to General Howe and General Arnold, for procuring intelligence, ald be known generally, as it might be prejudicial to in my exposed situation, if the enemy came up 7 A.—I do. It was previous to your bei pprebended. Q by Do—Can you inform the Court where I was from the ing of the Saturday I came to your house, until Iwas taken? Ifyoucan, please do it. A.—Saturday evening you arrived at my house, went into the bed room, where I supposed you staid all night. Next morning, which was Sunday, | was up before you, had occasion to go into the room where you slept, and saw-yen in bed. Sunday all day I think you were at my house’ @xnday evening we took s walk down to the post rider's howe to hear the news. We returned to my doer, but did not go'in—went from there to Dr. M’- Bone may the same house where General Scott reyes fe respects to General Washinton. We supped t ther at De. M’Kaigh’s in company with General Knox. General Wi did fupper General Wraneid Bot come out to supper. After came ovt, and minutes with us. | We staid at Dr. McKnigh be- tween ten and eleven o'clock that pea tee returned to my house. After sitting some little wd 3 th ex on; some time aft at, your wafe and sister returned on foot, absent fortwo or three hours. I asked pint had been, and told you you had hindere. fro to Poughkeepsie asearly as! could wish, and you had been to the blacksmith’sto get some done to pole of the pheton, which I ‘We from my house to Poughkeepsie; w: Col. Bost. wick’s: I left you there in the afternoon, and took » ee Note —All the papers and documents referred to in this rial lished in @ prmphiet f Lyin bee tooo cooerrat hl ‘and may be has at walk up to town to the Governor's; you came to the Governor's some little time after me, in the pheton, and you had a private conversation with tl overnor; from thence we returned to Col. Bostwick’s, staid a few minates there, and returned to my house. You felt ex- ceedingly sleepy and droway, and went to bed leng bo- fore any of the family, and between twelve and one that night was apprehended by Col. Govion. Q by Court —Did Mr. Smith, after he arrived at your house, on Saturday evening, Or between that time and the time he was taken, mentien any particular intelli- gence he had received from the enemy, or of any move- ments he expected would be made by them ? A.— He didnot. He wasasked by his wife what kept him away so long; he said that he had been transacting apiece of importunt business for Arnold. She asked him what it was; he said it was not jor women to know, or some such expression. Q. by Do.—Didany conversation pass between you and Mr. Smith on the propriety or impropriety of his going on board the vessel inthe night ? A-—I asked him what time he went on board; he told me that it waain the night; I told him I thought it ex- ceeding imprudent,his guing on board at night under the sanction of a flag; he told me that it was General Ar- nold’s desire that it should be done at nigt Ar. nold) wanted it to be kept possible. Q.vy Me, Sauret.—Did Im toy y reasons that Frage told mo why he chose it should be done secret- y A.—1 do not recollect that you gave me the reasons. The Court postponed farther proceedings on Mr. Smith’s trial until Menday, and adjourned until that day at nine o'clock A. M. Eionta Day, Oct. 11th, 1780. The Court met agreeable to the orders of the Comman- der in-Chief. The Judge Advocate Generul being indisposed with a fever, Mr. Edwards, the Deputy Judge Advocate attend- ed in his stead. Mr. Smi prisoner, being unable to attend owing to his indispositien, the Court adjourned ‘till to morrow morning, 10 o'clock. Nivtn Day, Oct. 12th, 1780. The Court met according to adjournment and proceed: ed in the tial of Mr. Smith. . The Judge Advocate laid before the Court the annexed papers marked Nos. 1, 2,3 and 4, which Mr. Smith admits were papers he has had in his possession. Mr. Jona. Lawrance produced by Mr. Smith was sworn. Q. by Mr. Satrt.—Do you recollect my political con- ductin New York previousto our leaving it? A.—I know but little of your political conduct while in New York,bat it appeared to me your general charac- ter was in favor ofthe country. Q. by Do. —What sas been my general conduct in the country since leaviag Mew York ? A.—At Dobbs’ Ferry I remember seeing you pass and repess as one of the Convention of the State of New York. Th econvention was thensitting at Harlem. [was one who then guarded the Ferry to examine passengers, and on examining you, you produced your credentials of being one of the Convention. Q. by Do —What has been my general character in the country since leaving New York? A.—Your general character was that you wasa friend to the country ,and from several conversations | have had with you within this twelve months you appeared to me to beso, Mr. Joxatuax Hotcoms, produced by Mr. Smith, was sworn. Q. by Mr. Saiti.—Please to relate to the Court my conversation with you near my house on Friday, the 22d Sept. last. A .—Mr. Smith having desired me to purchase him two cattle in New Engiang; on my return with the cattle, which was on Friday, the 221 Sept. last, about 4 or 6 o’clock in the afiernoo.,! culled upon Mr. Smith at his house and told him | had in the droves back his beeves coming on, and desired himto go into the road and see them. He told methat I might turn them into the pas- ture,that he wouldiake them as I had purchased them and not look at them. | insisted he should go and look at them, and that if he was not pleased with them I would drivethem on and receipt them. Mr. Smith declined going with me and gave me for reasons that he had been up the last night with a gentleman from New York at General Arnold’s desire, to endeavor to procure a line of communication from New York to General Arnold, as we had had no news from there for some time, and th gentlemen was then in his house, and Mr. Smith told me he expected the next morning to go with him to General Arnoid’s, and from there, if he went with him, for he appeared not determined to go,to Fishkill to his wife. The reason of his going to Fishkill was to get the keys from his wife to get money to pay me for the beef Q. by Court. Dia Me. Smith tell you by what means that gentleman came to his house? A.—He did net. Q: by Mr. Suitu—Did I make geatleman frem New York «t my ho A.—You did not—you spoke of it frankly to me. Q. by Covar.—Did Mr. Smith inform you that General Arnold had had an interview with this gentle. man at his house? ‘They had an interview there the night before,as I understood Mr. Smith. Q. by Mr. Surrm.—Do you recollect my calling tomy bai e getup my horse? 1 do secret of having a e? by Mr. savin thet eral A.—From what he said 1 understood he was present and that they had beenin council together to procure a line of intelligence. Q.by Mr. Smir.—Did 1 tell you I was present at the interview? A.—No—but from what you said I conjectured so. Q, by do —Was what I informed you of, unasked by you A.—I do not recollect asking youa single question abont it. Q. by Mr. SaurH to Cou. Har.—Do you remember ask- ing me onthe road from Fishkill to Robinson's house if Thad ever wrote any treasonable letters to New York? A.—I did ask you if you had wrote any treasonable er S other letters privately to New York—you said you ad not. Q.by Do.—What was your reason for asking me this? A.—Colonel Govion informing me thatthere were per- sons taken up that would prove you held a traitorous correspondence with the enemy. Q, by Do.—Did I not on the road complain much of m: being taken in such @ manner as! was,as I was consci- ous of no evil design st the country? A.—You did complain of the manner of your being ta- ken and carried down, and said you thought yourself ex- ceedingly ill used after all your services to the country, and thanked God you was consciousof having done no- thing could deserve such treatment,and when you got to Head Quarters, said, you would be very high about your treatment. Q. by Do.—Is it not double the distance from the ofthe long Clove to Curn’s Island, than from the poi the Clove to Taller’s Point in the North River? A.—I think it is nearly double the distance. Q. by Do.—Could you collect from my conduct when first apprehended at Fishkill any behavior in me which conveyed to you an idea of my having done any thing ef a criminal nature? A.—1did not, for you ordered your boy to follow you with a horse down to Robinson’s, for you said you ex: pected to return the next mornin; Q. by Do.—Was you prevent at a conversation which ed between Colonel Hamilton and myself at Ro- jinson’s house efter my examination re al ‘Washington? A.—I was present at a conversation between you and Colonel Hamilton, but I do not know whether be- fore or after your examination before General Wash- ington. Q. by Do.—Don’t you recollect m int of telling Colonel Hamilton, when pressed by him to inform of all I knew of Arnold's designs, that I had already told General Washington all 1 knew ? .—I do recollect you was pressed by Colonel Ham: ilton to tell all that you knew and you said you had already told all that you knew, but 1 do not recollect you sail, to General Washirgton. Colonel Hamilton to induce you to tell all you knew and to bring out the accomplices, promised to make use of his influence it discharge, but said he was uuauthorised to ich a promiae, but he did it of his own accord. 4G, by Do~-Do youthink, {rom the confidential man- ner in which I related my transactions with General Ar- nold to you on the road, in order to obtain your opinion, that if there had been any tuing more in the compass of my knowledge, as far as my agency in this business ex- tended, 1 should not have informed you of it in order te obtain your advice 7 A.—I must confess I hed some doubts about me that you had not told me the whole affairs, but after I was mitted to see you in Robinson’s house, my begging of you for God’s sake, for your wife’s sake, and children’s of Colonel Ham! Promise, and di- necret, by your solemn ap; to the ty that you had told all you knew, and knew no more—I thon believed that you had told the whole, and if you had known any thing else I certoinly should have fet it out of youthen. Q. by Do.—Do ‘you recollect my telling Gevernor Clinton that Sir George Rodney had detached six ships of the line asa reinforcement to Admiral Greaves? A.—1 do, and also recollect your mentioning it at Dr. McKaight’s the night we supped in company with Gene- ral Knox. This circumstance | forgot in my former exa amination. Q by Do.—Please to relate to the court all you kno: my political conduct in New York before our ieavii nd since, tothis time, and what offices I filled in the i A.—Your character at New York stood very high as a whig. I have often heard 7 blamed for being too warm, and your running yourself into many imprudencies by your intemperate zeal. I remember on the sixth of March, 1775, when the whigs and tories turned out, that you was extremely active on the whig side, and was the firstperson thet introduced the bludgeons to the whigs- to knock the terles in the head when they opposed a mea sure the whigs wanted to prosecute. Ever since your living inthecountry you have been active in the Ame- rican cause, andl had never reason to doubt your at- tachment. [ always found you willing to turn out with the militia, and do every thing in your power to promote the public good. You have @ member of the sub committee of the county, and member of the Provintial Convention at the time independency was declared. In July, 1776, two ships and three tenders came wy to Ha verstraw, and attempted to land some men to carry off some stores. They came so much ona surprise that the militia could not be collected. Only thirteen, you pelts one of the thirteen, went down ta the landing, and rot: withstanding the three tenders kept a contin: fring; the thirteen men bent off five or six boats, crowded wi men, and saved the stores. The Court adjourned till tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock. (To be continued.) Louisville, Ky. {Correspondence of the Hera!" } Louisvinue, Ky, Nov. 25th, 1842. Grand Bal Masjué ct Costuméa Louisville. “ There was a sound of revelry by night, And Belgium's capital had gathered there Her beauty and her chivalry, and bright ‘The lamps shone o’er fair women and brave men; A thousund hearts beat happily.” Tt was a scene resplendent with wit, beauty, and costume that presented itself at the Palais d’Oor, on the long looked for evening of the grand bal et masqué et costumé. The gorgeous mirrors reflected back the graceful forms of many a Hebe and Juno, and the most magnificent costumes that taste and art could fashion, gave evidence that expense was not spared on that night. For a moment, as you glancad your eye o’er the waving throng, one was reminded of some magnificent fete in the golden days of Venice, or of a Parisian carnival in all its revelry. Four splendid rooms, with Oriental tapestry, both rich and rare, lighted by a thousand luminaries, streaming o’er costiiest carpets ot Turkey’s bazaar, divans, tubrets, and lover's lounges, and with sotas of richest embroidered satin, were well adapted for such alete. Here was the “ Ballad Singet,” whose nightingale notes “ came o’er the ear like the sweet south,” enchanting every one. Here the gentle “Zuleika,” in robes of purest ot white, sat surround- ed, not weening her faithful Selim, was sighing afar in distant climes, for one so blithe anu gay. Aad here 1s tue beautitul * Rebecca,” whose jetiy curls and eyes so liquid black, shone peerless ’midst the dazzling consteitation. ‘here steps with queen- ly air and noble gait, the “ Hindoo Princess,” glit- tering with gems and pearis of rarest cost and beauty. * She alone shone fairest of the night, With maichiess pearls and jewels vright.* And here’s the “Greek Girl,” so much admired for her tasteful costume, and— “ Oa whose snowy neck, a cross she wore, Whica Jews might &iss aad Labdels adore.” But look at that little laughing ** Peasant Girl,” whose clear and ringing tones and bewitching cos- tume, made her the centre of astraction. More than once the admirable ‘Solomon Swap” was heard to exclaim, *! guess as how it is, that gal Sal has got me now.” Lhe roguish Frank Weber would have died with laughter ia beholding ** Judy McCann,” and the lord of romance and of fiction would have seen a Volktman’s progeny in the matchless ‘* Sybil,” whose nomenclature called forth trom many a beating heart, a sigh that night. Here the “Southern Fiower Girl,” with bouquets rare and sweet, and she with the Scottish kirtle, were seen arm inarm with a ** Spanish Cavalier” of dress of rarest show, whose grace and elegance attracted many an eye. ‘The “Queen of Night” shone bright with heavenly beauty on her brow, and the snowy costumes of the “ Sister Nuns” duped more than one high functionary of the Council Chamber, And here, a ‘* Persian Princess,” whose high ennobling mien andr.ch ature, gave grace and motion to eaci step. And lo! there a **Suitana”’ of the East, enrobed in a dress whose showy richness and gorgeous beauty enteebles all description. Now a laughing “ Fairy,” with Ysyche waist and nimble foot, swittly glides o’er your bewildered path, and now a “ Bavarian Girl” sweetly enchants your ear with “ buy a broom, buy my pretty brooins.” See what a foreign air aud Swedish look that rare exquisite has. Not Kegent street or Piccadilly can boast so **dem'dafop.’’ Near him stands ** Sir Peter Teazle,” whose hale and hearty cheers win plaudits from the admiring crowd, so happy was his humor. And here his tacetious ally, ** Solumon Swop, whose ‘* down cast” jokes and happy sallies invoked the eager ear ol all around. ‘There glides through the glittering sea of gems and wavin: plumes, the showy ‘ Dazzle,” with bold assurance in his look; and now the fine old ** English gentle- man,” a teilow of infinite jest and excellent fanc: entertains a score or two with flashing wit, ** which sets the table in a roar.” ‘* Dick Turpin” was somewhat afraid of his tarnished reputauon in so respectable a place, and therelore did not hazard his fading honor, but looked the daring hero of Rookwood. ‘*Peruvian Rolla” in vain sought for Cora, and though not slain by Pizarro’s band, was pierced bes score of Cupid’s arrows. Charles the Second,decked in all his royal insignia and regal pomp, was the merry monarch himsell,al- though he lacked inuach the wily Rochester to crown his success. ‘The Corsair was there, but, ah ! alas, the lovely Medora was silently watching the pale starsin her lonely tower afar. Dr. faustus, the philosopher aad the wit, shone bright jn a dress of shining silver, which was only equalled by the sal- hes of wit and keen repartee for which his fame abounds. Col. Dumas and Lieutenant St. John were the “glass of fashion and the mould ef form,” and captured more hearts than bloody savages that night. Here goes tue Grand Turk, with robes im- ported from the Bosphorous— “ Who stood like Atlas with @ world of words For every ear. ” Now hails the spirit stirring w: and soon is lost with the “merry peasant belle” in the inspiriny mazes of the dance. Col. Blenheim, with so much “ otium cum dignitate,” aad Corporal Philosophy so famed for love and argument, were seen gronped with the Dominican brotherhood, led by goed old Boniface in bold array.. The Unknown Fair flitted about with much vivacity, whilst a very old priest, whose frosty beard contrasted perangely, with es Sa- ble mantle, stood aloof, as though his heart still beats in Marnosy with the gay and festive scene be- fore him. The brawny Savage too was there, clad in his native costume, with tomahawk and pipe, looking on with grave composure and silent ite. nity. Not a few of the most rich and beautiful costumes appeared amongst the many, who were not masked and who received the court and admiration of each and every one. Amongst these were conspicuous, one whose noble air and Cleopatra fascinations struck deep the eye of all. Another, adark eyed brunette belle of the ‘Eastern Shore,” who dis- pensed her winning smiles to more than one wor- shipper at her shrine of love'iness and beauty. Ma- ny, many more were there, but description beg- gars in attempting to give an idea of the most mag- nificent and splendid gala that has ever been given in the South or West, id A fine band of music gave out a waetian har- mony with the rich warbling tones of a hundred voices, almost reminding fone of Calypso’s fabled grotto. “On with the dance ! let joy be unconfined No sleep till morn, where youth and pleasure meet To chase the glowing hours with flying feet.” resounded from each gay spirit on that joyous night until “the cock had thrice done salutation to the morn,” when the reluctant masques retired with visions bright tv their enchanted slumbers. f UAN. Ys Montgomery, Orange Co. [Correspondence of the Herald.) Monteomery, Orange Co., Noy. 26, 1842. Elopement—Politics, &c. Sir— Our neighborhood has lately been thrown into great commotion-motion motion, by a grand elope- ment, which came off last week. Verily, the mel- lennium approacheth! The parties were from the “old head quarters” of ‘“‘Keysertown.” ‘The gal- Jant swain is a married man, (God helphim!) and has left behind him a wife. The young Iady is rather flashy, but has previously borne a tolerable reputation. “ Rumors are rife,” of course, as to the point of destination, for their course has only been traced as faras your city. Some maintain that they have departed for Nauvoo, to swell and increase the nui T of the prophet’s followers,others say they have left for England in the last packet,which isnot, however, very probable; while a third party asserts that they may be found in New York, living at tip top, at a fashionable hotel, and there enjoying, without stint, the “sweets of unwedded bliss.” Instant steps, it is said, will be taken on the part of the deserted wife, to obtain a separation from her faithless spouse. Should the whereabouts of the latter be ascertained, too, he my have to stand a seduction suit from the en father. Bereaved oldman! Every old maid finds out that she has id predicted this. I will inform you of the up- ot. “That same old coon” has been most effectually used uphere. He was well skinned in this vicinity on the 8th inst., and 1s now buried decently, thanks to the exertions of your old friend Sweezey. We have sent one most unmitigated saint to the Assem- bly—that can’t be helped now, though. hear of another case of crim. con. hereabouts, which will ‘‘open rich,” particulars anon. ‘Key- sertown” and hereabouts are the devil’s own “ ings” for fun. Keyser. Philadelphia, [Correspondence of the Herald.] Puapecrutia, Nov. 30, 1842. The trial of Milton J. Alexander is progressing very slowly indeed. The whole of yesterday was occu- pied in obtaining a jury, which, at a late hour in the evening, was succeeded in. ‘The excitement is in- tense—every avenue to the Court room being dense- ly thronged long betore the hour of opening the Court, with persons eager to gain admitiance. The prisoner appears calm and collected, winning the fa- vorable impression of the immense concourse of spectators who crowd the Court from day to day.— His father, an aged and venerable looking old gen- tleman, and a brother, are in constant attendance, as well as numerous witnesses from Kentucky, None seem more dejected, oppressed, and heart-broken, than his poor grey-haired parent. His counsel are among the best the country possesses, and his case will be ably conducted throughout. ‘There were but three women in attendance to-day! _ The first witness called this morning, was Ran- voted Camppe.., colored porter in Storm & Mor- gan’s exchange office. ‘The testimony of this wit- ness was vague and indefinite—he proved nothing to implicate the prisoner, Jacos Francis, colored, was the next witness called. He is a porter, and like the former, was vague and indefinite, and did not, as 1 could per- ceive, criminate the defendant in the least. Davin Brown, colored, was then called. The testimony of this witness was more of a character inaccordance with the case. He went pretty far towards proving the connection of the prisoner with Lougee, the deceased—saw him leave the latter’s office, ran away, followed him, and saw him ar- rested. Joun Weas, white, was next examined ; but his testimony proved nothing against the defendant. Wa. M. Broom, white, an apprentice to E. Rhy- no. This witness, proved the death of Mr. Lougee, and the incidents connected with his dying mo ments, but had nothing to do with implicating the prisoner as the cause of that death, Pending the examination of the above, the Court, at 20’clock, adjourned until 4 o’clock this atter- noon, It commenced snowing this morning at 10 0’clock, and has continued ever since without the least ce: tion, up to the hour of closing my letter, 4 o’clock, with but little prospect of its siopping. Sam Williams, the desperate burglar referred to ina former letter, was yesterday convicted before Judge Doran, of committing a rape upon the persen. of an old woman aged 70, and also of the charge of burglary, and sentenced to ten years imprisonment. ‘The decision in the case of McEwen & Shea, tor a new trial, will be given to-morrow. More hum: bug. Mr. Hackett is fulfilling a very successful engage- ment at the Walnut street theatre. The manager and lessee of this popular establishment are leaving nothing undone to please the public. They have gained the applause of the most respectable audien- ces that have attended our theatres this season, and certainly they merit the thanks of the community for the course they have pursued in selecting and se- curing the most eminent and distinguished talent in the country. , ‘The Olympic has now become the favorite place of resort with a large portion of our respectable fa- milies. Welsh has done much for the amusement of the citizens of Philadelphia, and has presented, from the very opening oj hissplendid establishment, one continued series of popular entertainments, in which the most wonderful performers of the age have appeared. f , The Chesnut is closed for a few nights, in or- der that the opera may be successfully produced. ‘The Arch street theatre will shortly close, and the company jointhe managerie, which enters the old Walnut street circus. Philadelphia, [Corresondence of the Herald.] Y _ Puraverruia, Nov. 30, 1842. Winter has set in rather unhandsomely. While I am writing itis snowing hard, and the people begin to look torward in good earnest toa stormy season. It will go hard with some of us during the cold weather ; forit cannot be denied that there is a great des! of distress among us, though it is chiefly among such persons as are most anxious to hide it from observation. But it is precisely that class of men whose poverty is most affecting, and who-e sul- ferings are severe in proportion to the pains they take to conceal them. I knew of many instances of persons accustomed to live in affluence, being ac- tually turned out of doors, and of others who were ina habit of considering themselves rich, being obliged,for the support of themselves and their fami- lies, to recourse to herd labor. Men are seen on our wharves who once did a business of $30,000 a year, and people whose houses were wont to be thrown open to polite and fashionable company, are glad to receive boarders at the rate of four or five dollars a week. _ The consequence of this move is that the business of the regular boarding houses is spoil- ed to a degree which scarcely enables the poor ladies who keep them to make a sordid living by them. Some fashionable ones, though in Chesnut street and Girard, row are doing pretty well, and you may expect some account of their doings pretty soon. Tam only waiting forthe dancing to commence to give you a synopsis of the pretty hands and od that are figuring there, besides something else. A story is going the rounds among the_ tattlera of our scandal loving city, tu the effect that a “blow up” is soon to come off among the members of a family in high life here. Some of the parties are eminent in law and and politics, and through the agency of a law suit, the publication of much delicate family history, *tis said, will enlighten the wonder-loving world with the “whysand wherefores” among our exclu- sives. One of them, so the story goes, is either married or about to be married, to the daugh- ter of a rich old Quaker. I shall in form myself of all the facts, as to how the lassie was wooed and won, and all that sort of thing—the cause of the rumpus, and where it will prozahl, end We. Xe, &e. I think the details will e both piquant and refreshing in these dull times. You remember what I told you, in the commence- ment ot my correspondence, about the “romance” of our society, and you see now that [ am asgood as my word. Thekind is not always that which would suit the genius of Bulwer; but those of our lawyers who are generally managing that sort of business, make it interesting in another way. The trial of Alexander for the murder of Lougee ig continuing to excite the strongest interest. The opinion that the jury will never agree, and that, in consequence, he will be acquitted, which 1 expressed to you in yesterday’s letter, is gaining ground fast,and I am sorry tosay appears to be found. ed on a correct estimation of our administra- tion of justice. There are four jurors among them, whose names I could ‘men- tion, who will oppose any verdict of guilty, and there are those among us who do not consider the murder of a broker an offence against society. There isa mawkash feeling too, against capital punishments, which acts in favor of the prisoner, and which is a sufficient reason, in the minds of somé, for suffering the criminal to escape. Send your rejected segars by all means, and if you haye no other use for them, the six bottles of cham- paigne which were miscarried. he “North American” is coming out an aboli- tion paper, and copies, in the most conspicuous manner, the proceedings of the Legislature of Ver- mont. It’s all for religion, and the desire of obtain- ing a particular set of subscribers, who cannot be gratified just now except in a small way. “Philadelphia Assurance” is not doing so well at the Chesnut etreet theatre as one might expect. The people have seen too much of that already to pay twenty-five cents to see it acted on the stage. the beasts of the menagerie are all the go. One of our “pennies” compares Biddle’s lectures on honesty to Satan rebuking sin. This is justin keeping with ovr moralists. Mr. B., if the de: were to be driven out of Philadelphia, would not be the biggest one, except on account of his having more talent than the whole pandemonium put to: gether. When the business resolves itself to catching souls or shaving notes,others have as good claims to public consideration as himself. I will up-hold the secret conduct of some of the most prominent stock- holders, which will settle the matter eflectually. Great efforts are made to run down Pennsylvania stocks, in order to speculate with them. e run- ning it down, and buying it up by the State, would be but another and more cowardly means of repn diation. A most amusing, though somewhat humiliati: scene, happened in the Court of Common Pleas this morning. Edward Thompson, of tea-case notoriety, who was a few years ago the most extensive East India merchant in Philadelphia, and who made a brilliant explosion, came in collision with his son-in- law vous Parker Norris, who, a year or tw was expelled from the bar for “swift practice. poor old man now lives in comparative obscuri- ty, ebunned by his family and thore dear friends who were wont to pariake of his munificent liberality. Daring an anry coloquy between the father-in-law and his hopeful son,the terms “beast,” “rascal,” ec. &e. were applied by the former to the later. What @ world is ours! Court of Common Pleas, Before Judge Inglis. Dec. 1 —John F. Hasenan vs. Henry Siefk an action brought ag value of a pipe of gi at $94 0. The Li On the 10th of same month, Doris Hoeff obtwined a verdict aguinst Frederick Siet kie, the brotherof the defendant in this suit, for $500, in anaction for breach of promise of marriage. About the 26ch March last, the defendant in this suit issued an execution on a judgment confessed by Frederick to the defendant; and Frederick was sold out un- der this execution,and the store purchased by Mr. Hibbard. The plaintiff brings this suit to recover the value of the pipes of gin, $9 ging that the same was sold to the defendant in this suit, and not to Frederick. The defen- dant insists that he has paid the whole amount to within $21, which heis willing to pay. In the course of his re- marks the Judge observed, that the only point in this case isto which of the SiM&ers this pipe of gin wassold. A man may promise as often as he pleases, and as solemnly as he pleases, to pay a debt of another, but unless there Was some consideration, or unless the contract was redu- ced to writing, it can have no effect in acourt of Jaw, whatever the’ promise might be good for in the form of conscience, He mey at any time repudiate such adebt. In this case, very much depends upon the credibility of the witnesses, of which you must be the judge. «The ques. tion espectizig « dormant partnership does not appear to be much pressed nor very much reliet upon. The case generally tarns upon the point, to whom the credit was ge After briefty recapitulating the testimony, the ludge submitted the case to the jury, who retired, and in ten minutes breught in a verdict for the defendant. Peter Wilson, for plaintiff; C. E. Buhler, for defendant. John Graner vs. Josiah S. Platt—In continuation.—Tho jury appeared, except one absent by consent, and rendered @ verdict for the plaintiff six cents dameges and six cents costs, and assess the value of the property at $1400. Before Judge Ulshoeffer. Junius B. Booth vs. W. W. Snowden.—This case was called on, but it was agreed te refer it to Johu W. Ed- monds, as reieree. It will be heard to-morrow, (Friday) at 5 P. M. at the Box Otlice of the Bowery Theatre. A. D. Russell, for plaintiff, J. R. Whiting for defendant. John P Fisher and Clinton G Bird, vs. David Hewriques. —This was an action of assumpsit, to recover from de- fendant the amount of a bill of marble mantels, and inte- rest, amounting to $130,34, delivered to the farm belong- ing to defendant at Phillipsburgh, Orange county. The value and receipt of the goods were fully proved by de- fendant’s foreman, Mr. Beehan, the defendant having re- cognized him as such. It moreover appeared that Mr. Beenan was employed vy a Mr. Peixoto, who represented himself to be the agent of defendant; that the articles for which this suit is the subject ef controversy, were direct- ed to D. H. and sent to his farm atthe place before stated that other goods and farming utensils were sent to the said farm, all of which were directed to D. Henriques; and that the produce from said farm was sold for and on ac count of D. Henriques ; that the farm before referred to was conveyed to defendant by deed bearing date sometime in November, 1840, and continued to remain in him until April, 1932, and after the marble mantels had been there delivered. The defendant's counsel contended that al- though the deed of conveyance was made to defendant, it was conveyed to him as trustee only, and for the purpose of detrauding the creditors of Puxotto (since dead) and who was in failing circumstances. But to rebut this, the deed was produced, which contained no such clause to warrant such a conclusion. It moreover appeared, that by a deed of conveyance from defendant to the assignees of Peixotto, that a consideration of $400 was secured to defendant, to indemnify him against all monies laid out by him, orfor which he might be liable from the time that he held said farm. The jury, under the charge of the Court, found a verdict for plaintiffs forthe full amount claimed. For plaintiffs, E. W. Bishop—¥or defendant, E. Van Winkle. U, 8. Clreult Court, Before Judge Thompson. * Dec. 1.—Francis Carnes and Nathaniel Gleames va. Jesse Hoyt—This was wn action brought against the Col- lector to recover back the amount of $224 02, which was paid by him under protest. The question for the jury to determine was simply whether the article called “jujube paste, and also the ‘article called Regnauld’s paste are comfits or sweetineats preserved in brandy and sugar, or whether they are medicinal drugs. If they are sweet- meats then, they are subject to a duty of twenty-five per cent; whereas, if they are medicinal drugs, then, by the act of Congress of 1823, they are admitted free. Mr. Deuive testified that the article of jujube is a pre- paration composed of jujube, gum arabic, sugar and wa- ter. The article jujube is a pictoral fruit grown in the south of France. ‘According to Verey’s work on Pharma- cy, jujube paste is composed of jujube 1, gum arabic 6, sugar o,water 30, Other authorities were produced, giving substantially the same results. This article is used exclu- sively for coughs and colds. Sugar and gum arabic are the basis. The jury found for the plaintitls, and assess their damages at $255 39, six cents cost. Emerson and Prichard for plaintitls. B.F. Butler for de- fendant. The United States vs. Abraham C. Thompson.—The de- fendants pieaded nvt guilty. On motion of Mr. Price, counsel for the prisoner, ordered that the cause go off for the term, on condition that the defendant renew his re- cognizances, and the United States have leave to take the depositions of witnesses on their behalf. Austin Packard v6.Loftus Wood— Trespass on the Case.— This was en action for the violation of a patent. The plaintiff is the a: = ofall the right and interest of Ebe- nezer Andrews and Stephen Austin to a cooking stove of a certain construction, for which a patent had been ob- tained on the Ist of July, 1836. On account of some defec- tive specification, a new patent was obtain.d June 6th, Much time was occupied in giving a description of the stove. And it ischarged that the defendant in this suit has made use of and sold. to others, to be used the said im- proved stoves of the plaintiff. The dameges are laid at $5000. The defence set up is, that the plaintif’s steve, which he had patented, was no new invention, and also that the defendant’s stoves are of a different construction. The case is atill on. Mr. Staples for plaintiff ; Mr. Wood for defendant. U.S. District Court. Before Judge Betts. Dre. 1—Mortions.—Barry Corse—In this case there had been twe trials by Jury, after it had been submitted tothe decision of the Court. “it was now moved that the ques- tion be taken from the Jury, and decided upon by the Court. ‘The only question was whether Barney Corse had, or had not alleged a false and ficticious debt in his schedule. He first tried a Jury, which stood ten to two against him. He thentried another Jury, which gave a verdict againsthim. They new alleged an error of coun- sel in bringing the case at all before a jury, and seck to have a decision by the Court. . The counsel, on the other side, denied the right or power of the Court'to grant the motion, inasmuch as the party had made their election, and having made it,tthey, were bound to abide by it. Corse’s counsel, on the other hand, claimed that they had made a mistake, and applied to the Court for relief, which the Court hada right to grant. They claimed that it was analogous to the ordinary p: lings upon a demurrer. They stated that his reasons, in the first instance, for go- ing toa jury, were a misunderstanding of the law. As to the finding of the Jury, they alleged that the verdict was not obtained upon proper evidence. ‘There were several other motions of no special interest tothe public generally. Case of Amory and Leeds.—The decision in thie case will be given to-morrow morning (Friday). GG It may be useful to the profession to state that Judge Betts holds his Court in his Chambers every day of the week —the first three days for the transaction of Admiralty business—and the other three (Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays) for Bankruptcy business. He ‘will sit with Judge Thompson in the Circuit Court only, on criminal cases. County Court, Judge Ulshoeffer presiding. Present Judges Inglis and Ingraham, His Honor the Mayor, and Board of Aldermen, the Recorder, and Coun- selon both sides, with the exception of Mr. Lord. Trav or Justice Panxen, Resomen. Dec. 1.—On the opening of the Court, Mr. Brady stated that Vir. Lord was still absent, not yet having returned from Albany, and that there was no prospect of his return- ing this evening. He therefore moved an adjournment till some other day, After some discussion, the Court ad- Journedto Thursday, the 1th of December instant. Bankrupt List, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK. Peter_Neefus. Alexander Oakley, Squif® P. Dewey. R. John Everett. George Oakley Court Calendar—Monday. Common Pi.eas.—Part 1.—Nos. 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 118, 118, 117, 119, 121. Part 2\—Nos. 70, 74, 68, 44, 198, 76, 78, 90, 89, 94. the past four years in ACTUAL 81 as follows Manned and thrown from eck wi way Toaded ‘tn the guntwale with irom and stones, with the boxtom move in enmed by lorce mpaide down and resisting the efforte men to keep ia passengers © - ing them ‘again’ inside and freeing herself from water ¢ bottom mon a Ries ow a stove in by landing in a surf, when all ov and ; the Sipeieah (coe wea" bows brokeu through and botrom stove in and rowed in deep water, Se, and finally blown up by ‘binarine explosion, and then’ again manved and rowed as oy JOSEPH FRANCIS, ‘Office No.7 Wall st., at Adams & Co" kixpress Office. G—A few frapectable young men ean be accom: ‘and pleasant rooms at 42 Dey at. Iso a few day boarders can be accom: inal Walton Houve, ranklin Square—kept by Jas. Fowler, from Loud iand, permanent boarders £2,%0 per week, transieut centaper day. Families can be sccominodated with private rooms on reasouable terms. Wines and spirits, 3 cents per sh t—fine Welsh rarebite 4 Hot coffee 3 cents tall hours.