The New York Herald Newspaper, December 27, 1842, Page 4

NEW YORK HERALD. NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE. THE HERALD AGAINST THE WHOLE NEWSPAPER PRES*- are beating the whole newspaper press Yestemay i exciusivery the asury Departme: New York. 1 to this valu ronized by the com inter aper in Wal! street ment—yet these are Also, the important news of the fall of Nankin, brought by the Britannia steamer, was circulated by us all over the south and southwest, upto New Orleans, Texas and Mexico, one day in advance of every other newspaper of New York, or even Boston. ook at our paper to-day, with important cor- ace from all parts of this country, and the distant the earth, such as no other paper can give. such a} paper, circulating so widely, is the best I for adve g all wants and all notices, is self- ne who advertises in our journal, gen- aplace at once, Only try it once. Common Councit.—Meeting of both Boards iis evening. We respectfully invite their attention o the article upon Abattoirs, in this paper. Apro- s~ We hear that the Mayor intends to veto the new street-cleaning law this evening. We are sorry for this: ought to have a trial—but if it must be so, so Somers’ Trace y.—We have received a imber of communications relative to this lamenta- affair; some of them censuring McKenzie, others censuring Spencer, and one or two of them of sueh a character that we could not, under any reumstances, present them to the public. In rela- ion to this whole affair,we mean to do strict justice oall parties. The first statements which we pub- 1, were founded on information which we be- ved then to be perfectly authentic; although sub- equent information and examination convinced us hat the first version of the sad story did not, by any ans, present the exact state of the case. While we have thus endeavored to steer clear of vartiality, we have been sorry to find that a con- on of the press has jumped into this ryith the spirit of partizanship, and determined © prejudge the case, and to brow-beat public opin- o. In making this remark, we allude particularly he conduet of the Wall street press. And this enone of the worst features of the whole flair, and, it does appear, has had the effect of making a bad impression on the public mind, as to the conduct of McKenzie. At all events, the Court ot Inquiry, which commences next Wednesday, will give the first and only authentic w of the whole transaction, and will enable the lic to judge of it with at least some accuracy and If the facts turn out against McKen- 5 ears that he had no authority or ex- se for the course he adopted, we believe that a and of the United States Court will take up and bring him and his associate officers civil tribunal, and then have the affair in- vestigated, entirely irreepective of all naval partiali- usages , indeed, in every point of view, amost im- portant «flair, and bids fair to produce a terrible ex- plosion amongst various distinguished families and its session impartiality. a the cas before ¢ ties and “mn his i cliques in this State. The excitement already re- minds us of the ferocious violence which character- ized the factious dispute of the noble families that flourished in Florence, Venice, Mantua and Genoa, during the days of the early Italian republic. We can almost now see the ebullitions of feeling akin to that which distracted the houses of the Capulets and Montague We shall give a full, minute and impartial report of the eedings of the Court of Inquiry. We can give this report better and more correct than any other paper in thisc nd will doso. The public may depend on the accuracy of our reports, and all parties will have equal justice. PreswentiaL Movements.—The movements in reference to the next presidency seem to be going on with great spirit. The legislature of South Ca- rolina has nominated Mr. Calheun, subject to the approbation of a democratic convention, “properly anized ” A great deal depends on the meaning term “properly organized.” It is generally i that these conventions are to be formed by returning members from each Congressional dis- trict throughout the country. If so, a fair repre- suppose yn willbe given of public sentiment. But f, according to the old plan, each State will con- centr ts forces at the State Capitol, and send a of one particular complexion, that would st expression to the popular voice, and {to disasters. In the meantime, the other s are also busy. Mr. Van Buren intends Albany during the whole winter, in order end in person the movements in his favor. »bably be nominated by the Legislature tate. Mr. Clay is traversing the South Wes- , and no doubt he will soen be nomina- likely some of the Western States will take up General Cass,and nominate him. At the same time Congress is as busy as possible at the ma- nufacture of Presidents. Let all these parties go on. We shallmake faithfn! record of all the move- ments, without caring what candidate comes first to the goal. J. G. Bexnxert, Esq A Sim :—In answer to your interrogatory in this day’s paper, I have to inform you that I don’t think Tue Panistan Anattorrs.—We have already spoken of the nuisance of having cattle and other animals landed at our wharves, driven, or inhuman- ly carted through our streets, and slaughtered in the very midst of our population. {t was a similer state of things in the city of Paris, whieh led Napo. leon—and it wasa ;lan worthy of his eonception— to decree the construetion of five public Abattoir (slaughter houses] in the precincts of the city, and the entire slaughter Of thes ndid establishments—which are noted down as ong the special curiosities of Paris, particularly vattoir de Popincourt—three are at the north of the city, viz.: the Abattoirs du Roule, de Mont: martre, and de Popincourt ; and two at the south, viz.:—de Villejwif or Ivry, and de Grenelle or Vau- girard, These abattoirs, under the promptness and decision for which Napoleon was so distin- guished, were all begun in 1810 of 1811, almost im- mediately following his decree to erect them, giv- ing reasonable time to decide upon their locality, and the plan of their) construction—a deci- sion and promptness worthy of imitation, even by the honorable the Corporation of the euty of New York. The five abattoirs were en- tirely finished in 1818, at an expense of 16,518,000 fr. all the houses in the central parts of the city. 1 spl suppression of or $3,072,348. And here we may add that the in- come from these abattoirs, as set down among the city revenues, June 30th, 1838, was 1,056,000 fr., or $196,416, which is an interest of between 6 and7 percent onthe original investment. The abattoirs having been finished, an ordonnance was issued, which fixed the 15th of September, 1818, for their opening, and prohibited from that day, any cattle being driven to private stables or slaughter houses within the city. In addition to the abattoir proper, there are houses for melting the tallow and drying the skins, attached to each of these establish- ments, A duty is paid upon the animals slaughtered in the following proportion, viz., an ox, 6 fr; a cow, 4 fr.; a calf,2 fr; and asheep, 10 sous. The proceeds out of this duty, together with the sale of the manure, &e., constitutes the revenue as above stated. We take the following paragraph from Ga- Jignani’s New Paris Guide, 1841, to which we are also indebted for,some other facts on this subject:— “ We annex the following as a sort of general summary. ‘The number of butchers in Paris is400, who each find se- curity for 3000 francs. They occupy 400 stalls, and 112 slaifghter houses. The 28 Melting-bousesin the five al toirs have been placed at the disposal of persons called tondeurs (melters), who must not be chandlers. There are eight at Popincourt, eight at Montmartre, four at the Roule, four at Grenelle,and four at Vil The abat- toirs of Popincourt and Montmartre have each 64 slaugh- ter houses, that of Grenelle 48, and the two others 32 each. Country butchers are allowed to bring meat to the mar- kets of Paris upon paying a duty of 12 cents per pouud.— The want of an abattoir §for swine having long been the municipality of Paris have decided on erecting Of the five Parisian abattoirs, that de Popincourt, orde Menilmontant, is the largest, and may be ta- ken as a model for all the others, which only differ from it in size and the position of their buildings.— This abattoir is usually pointed out to strangers as one of the curiosities of Paris, and as such, we did not fail to take a look at it when on our visit to that metropolis. We were particularly struck with its neatness and cleanliness, and the order in which every thing was conducted. The following descrip- tion is taken from the work already alluded to:— “It was erected in 1810, and consists of 23 piles of build- ing, placed on a sloping ground, and arranged within an inclosure of walls 645 feet by 570. In front of the abat- toir, a small public walk is planted, and, atthe entrance, are two pavilions, containing the bureaux of the adminis: tration. To the right and left of the central court, 438 feet in length by 201 in breadth, are four buildings, se- parated by aroad traversing the ground in its whole breadth. "These are the slaughter-houses, each 141 feet long, by 96 broad; a flagged court separates them into twe piles, each of which contain eight slaughter-houses for the use of the butchers, who keep the keys of those respec- tively belonging to them, Each slaughter-house receives airand light from arcades in the front walls. Above are Spacious attics for drying the skins and depositing the tallow; and thatthey may be always cool, a considerable projection has been given to the roofs. Behind these slaugh- ter-houses are two ranges of sheds, containing sheep-folds, and at their extremities, two stables; each of these build- ings contains its oft for forage, and completes on the sides of the court the principal masses of building which form theestablishment. At the bottom of the court, in which there is a commodious watering-place, and folds for the cattle, are two detached buildings for’ melting tallow.— They aretraversed in their length by a broad corridor, which gives access to four separate melting-houses, below which are cellars, containing coolers. Beyond these, on a line parallel to the outer wall, are two buildings raised lars, in which the skins ere kept. In the re- motest part of the ground, in front of the entrance, is a that there a dissenting vote to the resolution of laying th pers of Mr. Dev on the table. It was only for the want of time that it was not acted on; and I fee! well convinced in my own mind, that the bill would have been dismissed. A Late Juryman. Dec. 26, 1842. Be it and when the next Grand Jury assem- bles, we trust that they will take up the same case, anddo with it what is legal and proper. If it be libellous to publish careful reports of public docu- ments and law proceedings, it is time for the whole community to know the fact. It is contrary to our disposition and principles to transgress the law—but when we have the opinion of both the Judges of the United States Court, and of the other law offi- cers of the State, that such a publication is legal, we shall proceed in the publication against the threats ofall the bankrupts inthe world. The great majority of the public—the industrious trades people, who have suffered by these bankrupts, have a right where their hard-earned property has Threats have no effect upon to know gone, and who got it Inpo-erance Resuxeo.—Mr. George Davis, of this city, a young gentleman of considerable talent and most liberal feelings, made an eloquent reply at the New England dinner, to the intolerant and bi- gotted sentiments of the Reverend Mr. Cheever. The clergyman received on this occasion a most scorching rebuke, which he very richly deserved. The conduct of this individual has, indeed, been of the most extraordinary character. His impudence ctly astounding. He uttered the most bitter nvectives against all foreigners, when seated at the very same festive board with the Presidents of the Patrick’s, St. Andrew’s and St. George’s Socie- ties, and many other distinguished natives of ope! Such gross indecency is unparalleled. The poor fellow must be as stupid as he is intolerant, else even his impudence would have kept within bounds on such an occasion. Povior Reronm.—We are at last enabled to as- sure the public, that an‘efficient and thorough plan of police reform, of an entirely new character, shortly to be submitted to the Common Council.— We have read the plan; it emanates from men whose names we are not permitted to give to day, but we can assure the public they are gentlemen of reat practical experience, high standing, and in vhorn the public ean have all confidence. A re- ulion will be submitted to the Board of Alder- nen this evening, touching the matter. double reservoir for water feet in length, built in so- lid masonary, and resting on vaults, under which are stands for carriages. Cattle and sheep, on entering Pa- ris, are immediately taken to the abattoirs, and are there kept atthe cost of the butcher. The ried on every afternoon, and the meat every night. At the abattoir de Popincourt, the week- ly slaughtering is nearly as follows: 400 oxen, 300 and 2000 sheep; these numbers being rather under the general average. ‘The establishment is superintended by a resident inspector of police, and gives occupation in its internal arrangements, independently of the butchers and their servants, *o 18 families. The whole is conducted with very extraordinary cleanliness, more than could beexpected from the nature of the uses to which it is applied, and strangers are readily admitted, on application at the porter’s lodge. Such are the abattoirs of Paris. But in point of convenience, neatness, and cleanliness, and facility of erection, there is probably no city in the world which possesses the advantages of the city of New York for the construction of abattoirs. We allude, of course, to the advantages of the North and East Rivers, on which they may be erected, and to the Croton water, with which they can be kept constantly clean and sweet. Alderman Jones, and Assistant-Alderman Waterman have, we be- lieve, both prepared plans of abattoirs upon the North and East rivers, in the precincts of the city We shall not go into them, however, at present, further than to state, in general terms, that the plans embrace a pier or wharf, at which all vessels, and boats having cattle, must land them—the inspection of all animals at the time they are killed—and the inspector’s stamp affixed to healthy meat, and in- deed to all meat allowed to be taken into the city forsale. This plan would afford the only certain security and protection we know of, against the sale of impure and unhealthy meats. This would be the completion of the reform already determined on and begun by the people, in relation to supplying the city with wholesome meats ; and the sooner it is carried into effect, the less will be the regret for not having earlier adopted the plan of so sagacious a regulator, and so clear-sighted a manager as Na- poleon Bonaparte. Since writing the above we have received some suggestions upon the subject from Dr. 8. K. Childs, 18 Park Place, who made these abattoirs a special subject of investigation, while on his recent visit to Paris. He suggests, as the proper localities for abattoirs in this city, some position between 28th and 42nd streets, one upon each river. He also re- minds us that the reason why the Parisian abattoirs are not located upon the Seine, is the use of its wa. ters by the citizens, and the manifest inconvemence of having them located only at the river extremi_ ties of so large a city. As the waters of neither the North or East rivers are used for any do- mestic or manufacturing purposes, the location of abattoirs upon these rivers is liable to no such ob- jection. Doctor Childs is possessed of a mass of highly interesting and important details and facts upon the general subject, which we may make the subject of another article at some future day. In the meantime we respectfully ask the attention of the members of our Common Conacil to the facts and views we have already spread before them, in the course of a few days past James G. Bennett, Esq.i— Dear Str :— " As you are a kind of public guardian, we take the liberty to appeal to you tor information respect. ing things that interest them ; therefore, we would like some information respecting the responsibility of the Monmouth Bank—whecher Mr. Beach is in- terested in it—and how t—whether they intend to redeem the old notes, &c. Reason. Really, we don’t know ; but we put the question to the fountain head, over the way. Can our valued and much beloved friend Beach, give the informa- tion? Cunistmas Girr.—We advise all our readers to look at the advertisements in the Herald, and ascer- tain where they can make a selection of gifts for the holidays. A great variety is offered. Books and every thing else. It must be quite an effort to make a choice amid such unbounded profusion. Cunarp Sreamers.—We have lately noticed in the Boston papers several ill-natured. paragraphs re- lative to these steamers. Annexed is the last one we have seen:— ae tHe Epiter or rae [Bostox) het ston notice in your paper to-day a par in to the Cunard P bend 4 iguiereyon matter for another. The surgeons of the two last steamers that sailed from Boston are friends of mine, and both t and the other officers who accompanied them, stated to me the follow ing:—A few hours after the arrival of the Columbia, the surgeons and some of the officers concluded to visit | New York—they were absent a weeks perhaps, or more On their return, they expressed to me much pleasure at finding, when they called for their bills at the Astor | House, on board the steamboat to Albany, and elsewhere, ‘hat they had nothing to pay: On the contrary, were told, the officers of the Cunard steamers were always wel- come, free ol expense! They laughed at the folly—as the motive was evident enougb- e same time remarke:! { that for at least (five I think) years, the Cunard steamers must sail from Boston. If the motive of the liberality and kindness of the proprietors of the Astor House, and the commanders of the Albany steamers, *‘ was evident enough,” we think the motive of publishing the above is “evi- dent enough” also. Indeed it is transparent. We can hardly believe, however, thatany officer of the Cunard steamers would laugh at the “ folly,” as it is called, of Messrs. Coleman and Stetson and the gentlemanly commanders of our river steamers, after partaking of their hospitality. If they did, the travelling public will kindly remember them when taking passage for Europe. But enough of this paragraph. All others have re- ferred to changing the western terminus of the line from Boston to New York. It appears that in the contract made with the British government the man- agers of the steamships cannot alter the destination without consent from the English Post Office. This was not known to every one, and hence the few mis- takes that have been made. It has been the wish of most of the proprietors of the line to send their steamers here, and the only impediment now in the way is the mail contract. This can easily be removed. We understand that several influential merchants of this city will make such representations to Lord Lowther, the head of the Post Office'Deyartment in Great Britain, that will remove the difficulty at once. We are almost sure of this from what we know of the character and in- telligence of his lordsmp. But if these merchants should noteffect a change, we shall ourselves write to Lord Lowther on the subject, and have those four steamers, the Britannia, Caledonia, Columbia, and Acadia sent to New York. It is not right that the owners of such fine vessels, commanded by such noble captains as Hewitt, should continue to lose money any longer. Anenterprise like that of navi- gating the big broad Atlantic with steamships, de- serves every encouragement,and as they will not re- ceive any while Boston is their terminus, we {eel bound to do all we can to have that terminus changed to this city. And if writing will not do, we shall take a trip in person to London next spring, lay a statement of the case before the Bri- tish Government, and accomplish the object we have in view, in spite of all opposition from Boston orthereabouts. We never shall give up the point till these Atlantic steamers come to New York. Here they willbe well patronised. Theatricals, &, Concert at Nipio’s.—The attendance at the concert, given last evening at Niblo’s, showed con- clusively that the reduction of the price of admis- sion was judicious. A very numerous and highly respectable assembly filled the saloon. Mrs. Sutton sang divinely. Our gratification in hearing this de- lightful songstress, increases with every new oppor- tunity of listening to her melodies. She was very warmly received. ‘Il soave e bel contento,” from “La Niobe,” was given {with remarkable power and effect; and in the duett, ‘* When thy bosom,” Mrs. Sutton sang with a depth of feeling which thrilled the hearts of her hearers. Her very inter- esting daughter, sang her little song with an artless simplicity and grace, which were singularly attractive. Mr. Charles Braham fully sustained his already high reputation, and the Braham brought down thunders of applause by his extraordinary efforts. The anxiety to hear Mr. Braham has in- creased greatlyfsince the certainty of his immediate departure for England has become known. On Wednesday another grand concert will be given at Niblo’s, and we are confident, before an equally, if not more crowded saloon. Cnatnam.—Mr. Forrest made his appearance at this house last evening as Jack Cade, and was received with great enthusiasm by a crowded house. The character of Jack Cade is one well adapted for a display of the great American tra- gedian’s powers, and it is but faint praise to say that fall justice was done it. It was, indeed, a forcible and vigorous delineation of the bold, and daring leader, whose lofty spirit could not brook despotic authority. Mr. Forrest gave some of the most ani- mated passages with peculiar and characteristic effect, and was rapturously applauded. rom this representation of Judge Conrad’s production, we are inclined to regard it still more favorably than before. It is certainly not without the reach of severe criticism in some points, but as a whole, it is spirited, well conceived, and arranged, and is full of warm and vigorous patriotic feeling. By the way, it shows very curiously the revolution in the- atricals, te find such men jas Forrest at the Chat- ham, whilst the Park seeks its stars amongst the horses. Parx.—Rather a thin house last might. The pieces were all familiar acquaintances, and the character of the performance did not call for per- ticular notice. Billy Williams takes a benefit to- night, and will doubtless have a good house. As Usvau.—We have received Albany and Utica papers, in advance of the mail, from Pomeroy & Co. They run their express here over the Housa- tonic Railroad. Avyoruer Vio.inist.—M. Bley, another celebra- ted violinist from France, gives his first concert this evening, at Niblo’s. It is said he is quite a ce- lebrated artist. Let us see. fg- A splendid ball comes off at the Howard Hotel this evening. Ariel will take his flight thither ; so, ladies, prepare. fg- Joun Jones still predicts a revolution. Oh! don’t! Amusements.—The public will be glad to learn, that Mr. Barnum, of the American Museum, has en- gaged the wonderful Tom Thumb, for the whole of this week ; and in addition, will give splendid per- formances in the Lecture-Room, every afternoon at 3 o'clock. Og Henry Russet, the vocalist, is giving con- certs with great eclat in Lond City Intelligence. Commox Couxcr.—The Board of Aldermen meets this evening at o'clock. Stannep with a Parm or Seans.—On Sunday oven. ing, John B. Matthewson, of 363 Bowery, in company with Wm. Burns, of 336, entered an oyster cellar under Tompkins market, and while passing through the passage way, Matthewson accidentally came in contact with a man named Peter Hart, who was coming out of the cellar. Some words ensued, and the parties went into the street to settle the difficulty. Hart entered his own premises in the immediate vicinity, and soon rushed out ripped fora fight, and armed with a large pair of tailors’ shears. A man named fie aetna accompanied him, and he rushed upon Matthewson with the instrument in his hand, and cut a severe gash behind one of his cars. Wm. Fisher, of 93 Mott street, being present, endeavored we ell the dis- turbance, when Hart stabbed him in the hand. Through the energy of officer Bird and Justice Taylor, both Hart aud Egin were arrested during the night, ana coramitted to await the result of the injuries received by Matthew- son. He lies in such @ precarious state that bail was refused. Annest or Geamans.—During Saturday morning, Ca) Blanck, of the 5th district watch, ent a house in the upper part of Lewis street, and arrested Jeremiah Gahor and ten other Germans, who were gambling, drinking, ke. Capt. Van Blarcom, of the fourth district, dove into two er houses in the upper part of Broadway, and arrested Feary Duestt, George Betts, and sixteen other ans, who were drinking and gambling. They were all taken to the upper police, and either fined or reprimanded, and discharged. About 3@ others were jugged Sunday and Saturday night, and served in a similar manner, Cui.p SmotHenev.—A colored child, aged about two weeks, was smothered while in bed with its mother, at 57 Thompson street, on Saturday night. The} parents were named ir. Acciwent.—Young Malky was run over by engine No, 29, and not by engine No. 36. New London. [Correspondence of the Herald.) New Lonpon, Dec. 21, 1842. Departure of Elder Swan— Baptism by Moonlight— Great Accession of Members—Consequent Piety of the City—Great Excitement—Universalism on the Move. Frienp Bennerr:— Since my last correspondence, Elder Swan has completely scouted the devil from his dominions: He has “stove up” every thing in the shape of evil, and now we rest on the broad pinnacle of religion. piety, charity, benevolence, good will, (to all who belong to our church!) and humanity. Such ¢ change was never known, and from such a Source! A new idea has been advanced by Swan—that of baptism by moonlight. Last evening our city was on the tiptoe of excitement, which some imagined had not been equalled since the day of Pentecost The design of the subject, however, somewhat dif- fered, but the plan of operating, did not so materi- ally as the number that were baptised. Out of two } thousand persons who had assembled last night to witness the performance, not more than six were baptised, whereas, at the holy time referred to, out ot three thousand, being probably all present, it seems that none were left Bao unmindtul of the impertance of the subject. The latter affair of last night, however, was not brought about by the same means, as was the one referred to in holy writ And this accounts for the difference. But let us refer to last night’s proceedings, in the hope that your readers rele dicoyes something novel in it, to say the least, and may be, will be led to consider their own unworthiness. At about 11 o’clock, the citizens, saints and sinners, began to assemble on the shore below the Custom House, and soon the crowd became so dense as to block up the street for some distance. At this time the Hider made his { appearance, amid the shouts of his converts, and the noisy ‘‘diabolians.” It was a glorious night. The moon was soaring iu matchless splendor, far, far into the vault of heaven. The wind had ceased its murmurings, and now and then a gleam came across the waters, such as shown in the days of yore, across the waters of Jordan. The stars glimmered “ Bright, as when first the firmament Around the new-made world was bent, ‘And infant seraphs pierced the blue, Till rays of heaven came shining through.” And all nature was hushed! but fora mement. The singers struck in, ‘I am bound for the land of Ca- naan,” and then the mighty waters rolled up their waves, nor did Swan, in this case, presume to over- throw the wil! of God. The numerous assemblage then dispersed, to seek the repose of sicee, and to- day the world rolls on as if nothing, had happened. Great excitement prevails among all of the church- es, and the strife and opposition seems to increase between them. When will the churches adopt the heaven-born doctrine of loving their neighbors, without saying aught against them? May heaven quicken the time. The Universalists have been gaining ones some, under the influence of Mr. Sawyer, from your city, who delivered two lectures here’ last week, while ona visit; and Elder Swan announces, (positively for the ast time,) that he shall leave this holy city to-morrow. May the Grace of God rest down upon him and upon all mankind. Veritas. Circuit Court, Before Judge Kent and Aldermen Davis and West. Dee. 26.—The names of the Grand Jury, called at the opening of the Court for this term, are as follows :—Jehn Brower, John Brown, Robert Buchan, Chas. Coffin, Hor- ace Cogswell, Augustus Cammeyer, Frazer Dunham, Ly- man Dennison, Lewis Donaidson,t at amee es Daniel Westcott, John 8. Brower (foreman), William A. Ellery, David Feeks, John Gray, Eli Hoppock, Aaron Kline, Charles $. Soper,jTheodore Martine, Frederick Seaman, Jos. R. Simpsen, William Willmarth. Charge of Alderman Davis to the Grand Jury of the Circuit Court, Dec. 26 GentTLemen OF THE Granp Jury :— The oath taken by you contains a just and beautiful summary of the obligations imposed on you by law. The great and continued increase of crime in our city, calls upon you for a vigilant and fearless discharge of the im- portant trust reposed in you. No person can be tay 4 and put upon trial, except upon due presentment by a grand jury. This provision of the law, while it secures tothe citizen freedom from vexatious and frivolous accu- sations, imperiously demands of grand jurors, a careful in- quiry into allcrimes, of which they may have an intima- tion, and in the language of the oath administered to you, diligently to inquire concerning them, and due present: ment make of all offenders. No indictment can be found without the concurrence of twelve of your body, and when that number agree, it is the duty of your foreman to certify under his hand, that such indictment is a true bill. You should bear in mind, gentlemen, that you hear the testimony only upon one side. This should lead you to scrutinize it carefully and duly weigh it in every aspect ; and before you concur in the tment of a bill, be en- tirely satisfied that the evidence adduced betore you, if uncontradicted, is sufficient to convict the person accused. Indictments for murder may be found at any time after the death of the person killeu; in all other cases, within three years after the commission of the offence. The rict Attorney is constituted by law your legal adviser, and he will at all times attend 4 upon request, for the purpose of examining witnesses fiyour presence, or giving you advice upon any legal matter. You are also at liberty to seek the counsel of the rt, if at any time during the discharge of your duties, uu deem that counsel of service (o you. You will bear in mind, gentlemen, that you are to present all matters truly as they shall come before you, and to divest your: selves of all prejudices against, and ities in favor of réone accused of crime. ‘You are to present no man m envy, hatred, or malice, nor leave any one unpre. sented for fear, favor, affection, or hope of reward.” An- other part of your oath, it may be feared, from want of re- flection, is not sufficiently appreciated by Grand Jurors. It is that “ The counsel of the people, of your fellows and your own, you are to keep secret.” It is essential to the due administration of justice, that this portion of your du- ty be most scrupulously adhered to. No person except e Grand Jurors is to be present during the expression of your opinions, or the giving of your votes upon any mat- ter before you. The Revised Statutes make it the special duty of the court to charge you, that you will be deemed guilty of amisdemeanor, ifany of you disclose the fact of an indictment having been found against any person for a felony, not in actual confinement, until the defendant in such indietment, shall have been arrested jthereon. By the term “felony,” you will understand any offence for which the offender, on conviction, shali be liable by law to be punished by death or imprisonment im the State prison. All lotteries, and the sale and disposition of tick- ets in any lottery in this State, are prohibited by the laws thereof. The Court are especially enjoined by statute to charge you to inquire into all violations of the laws against lotteries and the unlawful selling of tickets in lot- teries. It is your duty therefore, gen’ en, to inquire whether be ‘violations of this statute have been commit- ted in this city, and if so, that you carefully and fully i vestigate such offences, and if the evidence shall warrant u, present a billagainst all such persons as you shall satisfied have committed the same. By an act of the Legislature, passed May 15, 1837, it is declared to be a misdemeanor, punishable by fine or imprisonment, for any person to receive more than seven per cent. per an- num onthe loan of money. And it is made imperative upon the Court, to call your attention particularly to this statute, and direct you to inquire into any and every vio- lation of its provisions. Whatever difference of opinion may prevail, as to the policy or wisdom of the usury laws, it isnevertheless the solemn duty of Courts and Ju- hfully to see that the law, so long as it remains in force in the statute book, is executed, and its requisitions and provisions complied with. One other subject is requir- ed by statute to be brought particularly to your attentio1 It is that of the violations re the laws to preserve the rity of the elections in this State. The exercise of the eléctive franchise, one of the highest attributes of sov- reignty, is by our laws confided to all. The will of the lawful elector should not be thwarted and borne down b: fraud, and by those not entitled to exercise this high privi- lege. InEngland, it is declared treason to compass the death of the king. It should be esteemed a no less crime here, te conspire and defeat the will of the lawful elec. tors, and. thus force upon the majority, rulers not of their choice, depriving the sovereigns of our coun- y of their rights, and the just and fair expression of their opinions Freedom and parity in our elections constitute the corner stene upon which rests our institu- tions, and every attempt to impede the one or corrupt the other, should be visited with the utmost severity of the law. You will, therefore, carefully enquire whether an violations of the statutes referred to have been committet, and, upon competent evidence, indict the offenders. These Suggestions are male to you, gentlemen, not doubting that your intelligence and acquaintance with your duties, would have brought them to your consideration. Our fellow citizens look to the courts and juries of our city with no little anxiety, to repress and punish crime, which now walks abroad among us with an uplifted and brazen front. So far, at least, gentlemen, as you are con- cerned, let the faithful end energetic discharge of your duties show that they do not look in vain. ‘There were three arraignments for trial :—James Leary for the murder of James McDonald, 28th October, 1942 and the trial put off till the March term ; Ellen Connell for infanticide, and Mary Kennedy for a similar offence— both put offtill Friday and Saturday of next week. ‘There being no business before the Grand Jury, they were discharged. Court then adjourned. 0G» New York never saw a more beautiful day than Monday—and never a finer sight than the thousands of hap, PY children who flocked to the American Museum, to see Tom Thumb, the wonderful Dwarf—Punch and Judy— the little dancers—the grand Tableaux—and ten thousand curious and funny things—to be seen no where but there. ‘The General will stay the week out. He says that the American Museum, being the greatest place in the world, isthe only proper one for the smallest mon, to spend the holidays. Performances will take place there every af- ternoon this week, commencing at three o’clock. 0@-The New York Museum was literally a perfect jam all day yesterday. The attractions presented are ve- ry powerful, and admirably calculated to afford amuse ment to children. There will be a performance every af- ternoon at 3 o’clock, during the Holidays, for their ac- cammodation ; who, when accompanied by their parents, will be admitted half price. Nellis, born without arms, performs his wonderful feats, Jenkins, Diamond, Young, ‘&@., all for one shilling. t BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL. Baltimore. {Correspondence of the Herald.] Baurmore, Dec. 25th, 1842. Fire and Loss of Life. Ma. J. G. Bennete— Dear Srr— Christmas is upon us; and Christmas eve, among the things that were—a word touching the latter. The day, yesterday, was fine and bracing, and was mark- ed by that note of preparation that ever precedes Chnstmas. The shop-keepers displayed their goods to best advantage, and the confectioners appeared over ambitious in their displays to excite the appetite for cakes and sugar plums, and the fancy of the children for toys. Well, things went on well enough(every one attending to theirjpurchases of pre- sent for frieads, and in the evening the compound- ing of egg-nog for their visitors) until half-past eight o’clock, when a fire was discovered in the chair fac- tory of Messrs. Tucker and Robinson, situated in Exchange Place, near South street, which entirely consumed the contents of the two upper stories, and injured also the lower ones. Our firemen were, as usual, very energetic, and confined the flames to the house they originated in. Atter putting the fire out, and returning home, another alarm was given, caus- ed by the burning of a large blacksmith shop, on Federal Hill, at the corner of Light and Lee streets. ‘This house standing somewhat apart from the neigh- boring houses, the injury was confined exclusively to it alone; the firemen had also a plentiful supply of water, the basin being contiguous. After this fire was extinguished, and the firemen had dispersed and re- turned to their respective houses, and many of them to their beds, a large fire was discovered in Pratt st.,opposite the depot of the B. and O. Railroad; it oni- ginated in the shop or house of Mr, Heilburn, a jew- eller, and extended to the adjoining premises, oc- cupied by Messrs. Brinkly and Lanahan, as a fruit stere and candy factory. This fire is supposed to be the work cf an incendiary, as Mr. Heilburn could not find any of his jewelry on first coming down stairs. The loss will fall very heavy on him. He is an industrious young Jew; though being a Christian myself, I sympathize with him sincerely. The loss of Messrs. Brinkly and Lanahan is prin mally covered by insurance in the Merchants’ of- ice. A young man, a clerk in the store of Messrs. Sin- clair, lost his life by being crushed under the wall, of the back building of the house on fire, Mr. Sinclair’s house nearly adjoining, he was in the yard trying to protect his employers property, when the wall gave way and killed him. Philadelphia. {Correspondence of the Herald.] Puiwapeventa, Dec. 25, 1842. The Christmas set in gloriously this morning, with a few clouds in the East, temporarily obscu- ring the sun ; but as there was a lightly prevailing wind, almost due West, we soon had an unobscured and beautiful expanse of bluest sky. There is not a particle of news stirring in the town, consequently I can write you of nothing save amusements; and those are so purely local, that they cannot interest your home readers ; and as, when your paper reaches us, they will be over, it strikes me as quite useless to waste paper and ink upon them generally y k Welsh has had performance in the Olympic this morning, to a crowded house, and the entertain- ments are to be repeated this afternoon and eve- ning. The Walnut street (Miss Cushman’s) is, while I write, crowded by a large audience, drawn thither by the beautiful spectacle which was played in your city as “ Mazulme, the Night Owl.” joe other place of amusement is equally well patronized. You should see the streets; they are crowded to their utmost capacity—all of them. But Chesnut street is particularly 80, looking like Broadway upon some great occasion. The footwalks, though ca- pacious enough, are not able to accommodate the pedestrians; and, so hundreds have taken to the middle of the street, rendering it difficult and haz- ardous for the many vehicles to pass. i There is not an arrival or clearance at this port, but there isat Newcastle, below, the schr Genera! Warren, Ogle, Havana, with coffee and tobacco. The Board of Brokers did not meet to-day, nor did any ef the Courts. In a word, there isa gene- ral suspension of all business. The Delaware is so full of ice, as to render all navigation venturous and dangerous. The Schuylkill is frozen over above Fairmount. A letter dated at Mazatlan, on the 26th October, states that her Majesty’s ship Carysfort arrived there on the preceding day, bringing positive news of the occupation of the Marquesas Islands by the French Goverument, There were several French men-ot- war there, with twelve hundred men. Their object is supposed to be to hold those islands as a depot for convicts. The Governor and commander of the forces, with several men, were shot by the natives in an expedition against them to the interior.—at. Int., Dec. 26. Navau.—The U. S. ship John Adams, sailed from Table Bay, Cape of Good Hope, on the 7th October, bound ona cruise to ademas, Mozambique, &c. for the protec ion of our whaling ships in the Indian Ocean.—Natvonal ligencer, Dec. 26th.’ Mr. Ciay.—We learn by the steamer Missouri that Mr. Clay intends to remain at the residence o} his friend, Judge Chinauntil, till Wednesday next, and then to pie rere on the Missouri ior New Orleans.—N. O. rin, Dec. 15. Conaress.—Neither House sat on Saturday, nor ph ee to be any sitting to-day.—Jntelligencer, Dec. LATEST SOUTHERN SHIP NEWS. Bautimore, Dec 25—Arr Oren, (Nor) Butenschin,St Ubes; §t Leon, Babson, Bangor. Cld 2th, Janet, Sanner, St Thomas; Mary, Liufrio, Porta Prince; Mary Harris, (Br) Lawrence, merara; Com Warrington, Gatchell, La'Guayra and Porto Cabello; Mary, Myrick, NOrleans; Pandora, Simpson, Boston; 5 le Kanna, Johnson, New York. Sid Sally'Ana, Pattison, St jomas. Cuaniestox, Dec 22—Arr Ellen, Ratcliffe, Camden; Ga- zelle, Johnston,’ Bath; Brainard, Noonan, Frankfort. Cld C na, Liverpool; Holl: F ‘Canady, Guadal Sia Si on, Gallow 3 Yor , Sherwood, do. In the offin, que. C! |, Chicora, Liverpool; Commerce, do; Holes, Havens; Sullivan, Brown, New York. Bld soscphine’ Antwerp; Bernard, Boston; Cherokee, Providence; US brig Oregon, ‘Tampa Bay * Savanwan, Dec 2—Sld Catharine Amanda, Teal, NYork; Lamar, Sa do. Cld La Grange, Porter, do. New ORurans, Trieste; Gulnare, Bordeaux; Abo, Ba ‘up, Clinton, ley, NYork; Ospre Id Suffolk JBoston; Ashburton, Plammer, Liverpool; Herculean, do; Tunante. (Sp} do: Comet, Miner, NYork. ‘Arr 15th, Everhard, Havana. Below, Eleanor, from Baltimore — Ambzssador, Key West; Albania, Liver- ‘Arr uth, Frederick, Simmons, Boston. By do: Caledonia, Jackson, Glasgow; Sid- nev, Cowen, Liverpool eeset, Taylor, do; Constitution, Peabody, Havre; L’Andelle,(Fr) Gainain, do; Eliza Thornton, Patterson, do; Annisti, (Sp) Havana; Valadora, Laguna; Eme- ing, Davideon, NYork. Jane Koss and ‘Pyrian aground jarker’s Bar. io, on Literary Notices. American Ecrectic anv Museum or Forrian Li- TERATURE—Published by E. Little, Park Row, New York, and Chesnut st. Philadelphia.—This is cer- tainly one of the best periodical publications of the day. It presents in condensed and accessible form, the choicest articles which appear in the literary and scientific journals and reviews of the old world. [t is therefore acompound of European periodical liter- ature, and is offered at a price which should ensure it universal circulation. ‘Tue Lapres’ Cemranton.—The number for next month is published. It is equal to any of its prede- cessors, and is embellished by three good engra- vings. Tue Astro-MaGnetic Atmanac—By Dr. H. H. Sherwood.— Published at 156 Fulton st.—A very curi- ous publication, and well worth the notice of mag- netic philosophers. Tur New York Lecat Onserver, No. 1i—Pub- lished by Samuel Owen, 42 Ann street.—This useful periodical appears to be getting on [pwn tt must be very acceptable to the legal community. Ovr Mess—Nos. 23, 24, 25.—These are the con cluding numbers of “ Jack Hinton,” that most amu- sing and humorous autobiography. The cheap edi- tion is issued by Cary § Hart. ? _ New Wortp Aynvat.— This is really an interest- ing publication. It contains an immense number of curious and attractive engravings, and must zet universal circulation. f x Henry or Orrerpincen.—A romance froin the German of Novalis—. Cambridge ished by John Owen.—This is an exceedingly interesting volume, and carefully translated. Novalis was a man of much philosophical geniug and poetical talent. Many of his thoughts are strikingly original, and the wri- tings he has left gave promise of great literary fame. The incidents in the present romance are not re- markable, but much genuine poetic feeling and phi- losophic speculation are embodied in the work. It is well worthy of thoughtful perusal. Bankrupt L! SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK. Stephen G. Mott, N. ¥. clerk. Orrin H. Crosby, N. ¥., commercial and Henry J, Seaman, jr., Huntington, N. ¥. Louis Spanier. Reid R. Throckmorton Dudley R. Arnold. IMPORTANT OUNCE! ~THE LEGE OF MEDICINE AND PRARNAGY OF Se tion of their institution, which now embraces pe! t tae disease. cilities for the treatment of all classes of in this aE, MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. eases of the chest, waents of the digeive corpoos the affections, and all other diseases comin, pekhis the province of the physician. The consultin, eo sici- ans aremen of great experience and particularly’ skilled in the use of the stethescope, and the treatment of diseases of the lungs and heart. RIVATE CONSULTING ROOMS. ‘These are devoted to the reception of patients suftering {rom venereal diseases. ‘This departments conducted by @ gentleman who was formerly connected with one of the best Lock Hospitals in Europe, the College have the utmost confidence in iuis abilities and skill in the treatment of this most important class of maladies. SURGICAL DEPARTMENT. The Cortxae have also engaged the services of one of the most distinguished operative Surgeons in New York, and are therefore prepared to receive and treat surgical cases, Squinting, cataract, and all diseases of the eye requi ‘an operation, stricture of the urethra, —calouli in the bladder,—clubioot,—diseases of the joints, and ot the spine, will be particularly attended to. The fees will be extremely moderate. Patients who so desire will be visited at their own houses after operations. PHARMACUTICAL DEPARTMENT The department is under the immediate superintendance of Dr. M. O'Regan, member of the Royal College of Sur- geons. The medicines prescribed by the consulting phy- sician, are dispensed at the lowest rates, and are of the best description, being imported from Paris and London. e THE C INSULTING ROOMS are distinct from the Di and are open from 10 A. till 2 P. M., and from 6 till 9 P/M. Persons istance can on remitting the sum of one dollar and a statement of their case be furnished with a full letter of advice and one dollar’s worth of appropriate medicine. a y order of the Coll Principal (and only) omer 8 (RICHARDSON, Agent. | i onl ice e College and Pharmacy, 97 ‘Nasean st. New York, f [From the Moming Chronicle } Qg- ADVICE GRATIS.—The ‘old custom of call- ing on New Year's Day, will not be suffered to pass this eran without ~ ao agent of salut and a good wishes. Now many of our young gentle- men Joubtleas have bat forgotten that the Indie (Goa them,) will expect them to appear in a. ‘and span n w Suit of the best and last importation. Ser acne that they forthwith call on Mr. Fox, 202 Broadway ; and, our word for it, they will be fitted out in less than no time from head to foot, in the most fashionable attire of the day, at Lal re, as will cause them to thank us for our re- comm tion. ‘We may as well add our testimony tothe above. The truth is, not one of fifty can make a fit to suit us, but Fox “is the boy for bewitching ’em.” “Cheap for cash,” is his motto. 0g- “THE TONIC MIXTURE.”—This celebrated) remedy is con of five ingredients, the active princi- ples of which are highly concentrated. It is now used very extensively and wit! ret ‘success by the medica faculty, for the cure of debility, (from whatever cause,) dyspepsia, nervous complaints. ‘Sold by the aut! of the College: ee Medicine sel ‘Pharmsoy nee city —, York. Price $1 per ; en (in ci a RICHARDSON, Agent. Principal office of the College 97 Nassau st QG- COUGHS ARE ABUNDANT AND THE ONLY sure cure is Sherman’s Cough ‘Lozenges. Many, envious of the Doctor’s popularity, have attempted to imitate his Lozenges, and try to palm'them off. Dr. Sherman's Lo- zenges have stood the test of years, with increasing sales, while the unprincipled imitators are scarcely known beyond their own threshold. If you want the genuine Sherman’s medicines go to his warehouse, 106 Nassau street, or the regular agents—297 Hudson street ; 188 Bow- be 3.77 East Broadway ; 110, 273 and 459 Broadway ; and 1 8 Fulton street, Brooklyn—and you will not be disap- point. 0G@- THE PARISIAN ALTERATIVE MIXTURE, prepared and sold by authority of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy of the City of New York, has effected more cures of secondary fed Sipe affections than any remedy yet devised. It is safe and speedy in its operation, con- tains no mercury, and is guaranteed to effect a cure even in cases where the bones of the nose are becoming curions. Some of the most awful cases have been com ly cured by its use and certificates to that effect can be seen at the ae a of the College. Consulting Rooms and Dispensary of tbe College. ‘onsu! ms ani of the . 97 Nassau street. 0G "GOOD GRACIOUS! DOES MY WIFE EM- ploy a barber?””—As Mr. —— was leisurely looking over the papers the other morning at the breakfast table, a ser- vant enterid with a bill, which, upon examination, he found to be in favor of a celebrated barber, for a quarter's shaving ot his wife's temples and upper lip. He was ax tonished, aswellhe might be, but immediately paid the Dill. If ladies will only use Dr. Gouraud’s Poudres Sub- tiles, they will save themselves the trouble of sending for a barber, and their hushand or fathers the expense of pay- ing their bills. One bottle will remove all the unnecessa- ry hair from their foreheads, and the beard from their ly ‘o be had only at the old established office, 97 Walker st., 1 door from Broadway, at $1 per bottle. Agents, 76 Ches= nut st. Philadelphia; 4 Maiden Lane, Albany; Poughkeep- sie, Gray; Boston, 2 Milk st.; Cincinnati, Thomas; Pitts- burgh, Tuttle; Harrisburgh, Robison; N. Haven, Myers; Lowell, Carleton; Bangor, Guild; Richmond, Mrs. Flay- ser, 5 0G- ANIMAL MAGNETISM VS. NEUROLOGY.— Dr. Buchanan outdone. Magnetism is sometimes pro- ductive of good, be its theories true or false. The w= ing is an extract from a letter, dated Srnacuse, Dec. 13, 1842. Dear Sir:—One circumstauce has greatly helped the sale of the Balenaiot Wild Cherry sere, young lady was magnetized, juested to presc: iJ who has an affection ofthe a4 ‘She aud there was a medicine at Hough’s, accompauied with a small book, that would help him. It was the Balsam of Wild Cherry. Hs: took it, aud it cured him. She has since prescribed it to another, who has taken it with the same result. Yours, &c. Hough & Bria; h Fear wet Sent rt ges are heavy druggists Use. Their letter may be seen at 126 Fulton street, corner of Heri where only the Balsam is for sale, Price $1 per ttle. iG NONE NEED DESPAIR. New Yorx, Dec. 26, 1842. Gents.—I have been for the last four years afflicted with a cough, which has been so severe as to prevent me attend ing to my business, and for which I have, during the last four years, expended from six to eight dollars per month, for various medicines, thus striving to obtain that would afford me relief, but wit it success. I ashort time ago, an adv it relative to it Hoar- hound Candy, a small quantity of which article I soon pur- chased, and after using a quantity of it, I was entire- ly relieved. The cough to which I was subject was, per- haps, one of the most severe ones that ever any man was troubled with. Inightly alarmed the neighbors win oe coughing raised considerable blood, and my throat lungs were seriously inflamed from continued coughing. I think an article that will cure so desperate a case as mine in one week, cannot be recommended too highly. 1am, yours: a THOMAS CALAHAN, No. 164 Third street. To Messrs. J. Pease & Son, 45 Division st. ents—B & Zeiber, No. 3 Ledger Buildings, Phi- ladelphia; Redding & Co., No. 8 State st., Boston. PROFESSOR VELPEAU’S CELEBRATED PILLS.—These celebrated pills, sold exclusively by the authority of the College of Medicine Pharmacy, are guaranteed by their distinguished discoverer to cure the worst cases of gonarrhera in a few days. 1 hey will imme- diately supersede here as they have in Paris, all the nause- ous mixtures or capsales of copaiva which taint the breath and rarely cure. id in boxes at $1 each, W. 8. RIC! (SON, Agent, Principal office of the College, 97 Nassau st. 0G- RHEUMATISM.—The most efficacious ee yo§ for rheumatic affections is found in the compound highly concentrated Extract of Sarsay by. the authority of the i of Medicine armacy of the city of New York. Many cases of the most distres- sing and inveterate character have been cured by the use of a few bottles of this poy medicine. Dr. Brande’s Dictionary of the Materia Medica speaks of this bo ia pe in the most unqualified terms of tion. It is also of infinite service in all outaneous eruptions, and those affections resulting from the abuse of mercury. Sold in single bottles at 75 cents ap cases of half a dozen bottles, $3 50; doone dozen, W. 8. RICHARDSO! it. Principal office of the College, 97 Works. QG-THE PARISIAN ALTERATIVE MIXTURE has effected acure even in cases where the bones of the nose were exfeliated from the secondary effects of syphilis, Hundreds have been saved from the most awful conse- quences of these loathsome maladies by the use of this ce- lebrated medicine, now so extensively used in the London and Paris Venerial Ho In all cases where disease is suspected to be lurking in the system, this medicine should be used. Sold by the authority of the College of Medicine aad Pharmacy, of the city of New York, in large bottles at $1 each. In cases of halfa dozen : W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent, Principal Office ofthe College 97 Nassau street. MR. MOONEY’S SEVENTH LECTURE ON ioe tnintory, Poetry and Music, with songs by some of the first sige of the day, takes place evening at Concert Hall, 406 Broadway. ‘Admission ‘one shilling. . Front seats kept till half-past seven for ladies, but please be in the room at seven, to en- sure comfort. General Printing—Books—Pamphliets— Cards—Bills, &, To the Business Public. Having now nearly completed one of the most splendid GENERAL PRINTING OFFICES, ever organized in this city, we are ready to print books, pamphlets, cards, bills, and all kinds of useful and elegant printing, on the most moderate terms, and for cash payments. This office we bave fitted up at a great expense—in types, presses, and materials of all kinds. We have alrea dy executed work to the amount of several thousands of dollars, ond are still busy printing some ofthe most beau- tiful articles ever issued from the press. A Lady’s Maga aine,called the “Axtist,” is printed in this office, and it is acknowledged to be the most beantifully printed magazine inthe country. The beautiful typography of the New Yonx Lancer is well known. All applications for printing will be made to Ma. Josera Exuso0tr, the Manager, at the office of the Herald—or up stairs in the printing office, entrance at 97 Nassau street. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Propareton oF THE Henan General Paintine Orrice, North West Corner of Fulton and Nassau streets, New Yorm, 20th Sept., 1942