The New York Herald Newspaper, January 5, 1843, Page 2

show me the place where they had taken her back; Ding: ler got up to shake hands with ma as | went in; | did not ask her if Dingler was one of the men; she did not reply when Dingler said he did not know that she had been in the hou bar-tendertook hold of herto shove her out 800: she came in, | asked her if she saw any of the men who hadabused her in the house at thet time; she looked round and said, no, she did not see any. Dr. Jon R. Macontn, called and sworn.—t am physi- cian of the City Prison ; has been previously related ; [ told Alderman Crolius af- ter I heard her story, tuat I thought she ought to be ex- amined to see if appearances woul ; I took her in’o a cell, and called one of the old female pri- soners—she refused to allow me to examine her ; I then asked the old woman to make an examination, and if she saw blood to call mein ; she commenced the examination and called me, but the girl refused to allow me to look at her; the next'day, by advice of Justice Merritt, she con- sented, and upon examination I found her body covered with blood, and other appearances indicated that she had been most violently injured. [The evidence here became too grosé for publication, : tTNrss, Continued.—Dingler said that night, that 0 man by the name of Roome brought her into the cottage **** Theard Ann Murphy’s statement here to-day, and it accords with what she previously told me. * * * * By Disrator Arrornry.—At the time the girl selected Dingler in the watch house, he stood among about @ dozen others; he said to Alderman Crolius that it was a serious charge; he also sail that he went out of the house as Roome brought her in; at this time, Hatfield suid to Alderman Crolius, Can I go?” the Alderman said «Yes, but stay a minute:” and he then asked Ann if she saw Hatfell there that night; she distinctly replied, « N did not.” Alderman Crolius then told him to come as a witness the next morning; she then described Underhiil about as he appears at this time; on the night she spoke to me, she only said that there were two men with her. Weicome W. Kexy>n called and sworn.—I occupy a part of the house known as the Cottage; it is aroom inthe r -rof the exchange office that fronts on Broad he light in the bar-room givesc »usiderable light in the y! ‘on the night of this occurrence, I was in my room, and hearing @ noise, I looked out and saw a woman on the stops, Who was putting on quite a piteous adieu; she said was an unprotected or unfortunate woman, and that it too bad to use her so; I did not think there was any- thing wrong about it, I have heard noises there before, but [do not know that I have heard a female there before. By Price.—The man that was with her said that she must go away; hedid not want to have any muss there; a woman that rents the lower part of the house heard the screaming, as also Mrs. Burnes. Catueaine Dorie called and sworn.—I resided in the room underneath that occupied by Mr. Kenyon ; I heard the girl scream once or twice as though she was crying ; 1did not go out, because I thought it was the servant girl of the colored people who were underneath me ; my room is ona level with the ground, and a door leads into the yard; I heard nothing about the rape till Sunday morning. Samvet Liorp, watchman, was called, but not bein; resent at the Cottage with the other watchmen, an owing nothing abeut the matter, except what he heard at the watchhouse, was not examined. Jane ScHERMERHORN, blac’ ed and sworn.—I lived in the basement at the time this circumstance took place ; Theardaseream in the yard, a loud scream ; and after- wards heard some lond talking ; 1 went back to the yard, but could see no one ; a minute after the woman stopped screaming, Dingler came down into our refectory, and one of the prisoners in the box was with him ; I cannot tell which of the men it was; Dingler called for some oysters. Many Sxinwen called and sworn.—I have charge of the women in the city prison ; the frock of the girl (Ann) was torn to pieces; her hat was spoiled, and her che- mise torn off from her ; I examined her and found that she was very much bruised andswelled on her back and arms. Mr. Kenyon re-called.—I think that one of persons who came into the refectory when went into it, was Hat: field ; three men came in together ; I cannot tell who the other two were, as Idid not know Mr. Dingler; they then passed into the back kitchen. James Sapien, a boy, called and sworn.—i say Ann the night of the 3d of December about cicht it was in Broadway near Broome street; sh asked me the way to Beckman street ; I told her to kee straight down Broadway till she came to thefark ; she said people had been putting her astray. Trrormiivs Bacne called and sworn.—l occupy the same room with Kenyon at the Cottage, and heard a wo- man crying on the night in question. It was quarter past § o'clock, the Court adjourned to 11 o'clock this (Thursday) morning. Coty Wratner.—Tuesday night was the coldest of the season. At daylight yesterday morning, the mercury was dewn to 10 deg. City Intelligence. Acctpent.—Last evening, on the Third Avenue, a horse that hadtaken fright, took to the walk, and knock- ed down several gentlemen and a lady, striking with the detached portion of the shaft, Mr. George Bucklin, a fine youth, eighteen years of age, son of Judge Ducklin, of the Third Avenue; he was carried home to his father’s house, whence he had left a few minutes previously in perfect health, and where he now lies, suffering from the very serious injury he received. _Aveck DanrortH Acain.—This notorious burglar ‘and oe. who served outa term of five years inthe Vermont State prison before he was eighteen years of age, and whe, when first pulled in this city, some five years since, when he turned State’s evidence, contess- ed to fifteen burglaries in which he had been en- gaged in this city, in about three weeks, and who has Since been arrested and suffered to escape times without number, was again brought in yesterday by Lounsberry and Stokely. It appears that on the 12th of July last, Aleck stole a wath trove on board the schooner Nassau, then lying at Pike slip, belonging to the captain. Louns- berry arrested him on the 14th of July, and he was after- wards bailed, and forfeited his recognizances of course. ‘On the 16th of December Lounsberry recovered the watch, and since then has kept his eye skinned for Aleck, whom he yesterday arrested, and he was committed on a bench warrant from the Court of Sessions. Not Deap.—Joseph Proctor, the comedian whom we esterday announced had died so suddenly at the Carlton loase on the previous day, we are informed is still “fret- ting his busy hour upon the stage,” somewhere down South, and we hope with esta to himself. The person who did die at the Carlton House was a respectable gen- tleman, named Thomas J. Proctor, of 55 Broadway, aged 66 years, and tho result of a post mortem examination, as ire informed by the coroner, showed that he died of ion of the heart. Burxxp to DeatH.—On Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock, Patrick Farley left his residence in the rear of 74 Reade st., to pursue his daily labor, leaving his three motherless children, the youngest ofwhom was aboy named Timothy, aged two years and three months, alone in the house, as usual. Attwo o’clock the same afternoon, the neighbors were alarmed by cries from Farley’s apartment, and on proceeding to thespot found the youngest child alone in the room, enveloped in flames. Dr. Buckham was called in, and administered all the aid i: , but the little sufterer died of his wounds at five o'clock yesterday morning. Diep ov Aroriexy.—Mrs. (Theresa Clar! England, aged 47 years, died yesterday ‘of apoplexy, at 110 Forsyth street, as was decided by a coroner’s jury. Sreauinc Trme.—Yesterday morning, Adam Weisen- bacher, a German, residing at 77 Ludlow street, got very drowsy and took asnooze on a settee at Schwartz's ho- tel. ile in this comfortable situation, a negro named Henry Venator, alias Vanorden, dropped in and soon re- lieved the drowsy Dutchman of two silver watches he had in his pocket. The negro was afterwards arrested, and one of the time pieces found in his pocket, which was deemed sutficient evidence to commit him to the Tombs, Street Hawxens.—Yesterday, Richard Moran, one of the numerous tribe of street hawkers, called at the house of George Reikert, 471 Pearl street, for the avowed pur- pose of selling a pail and dipper very cheap, but while the eye of the servant was off the hawker, he managed to steala muff, cloak, velvet cap, silk handkerchief, and ja $5 note, with which he decamped. In the course of the day, the hawker was arrested by Sparks, with the proper- ty in his possession, brought to the police, and committed to the Tombs. To James Gonpox Bennett, Esq.— Dean Sim,—In your paper of Saturday the Sist, I per- ceive you have in your paper reported aa article headed “ Soaplock Rowdyism,” wherein the names of a number of young men of respectabiltiy are implicated. 1 bey leave so say that | am the officer that arrested them, ani the general matter is not correctin your report. I saw nothing from them at the time but what was gentle- manly. WM. CHAPMAN, Constable. 16TH Wanp, Jan. U, S, District Court, Before Judge Betts. Jax. 4.—Jury trial in the matter of Barney Corse, a bank rupt. On the opposition of Andrew B. Haxton, ond others, his creditors. The whole story is a very long one, but 5 Fs native of briefly this:—The plaintiffs claim that Barney Corse has inserted in his petition in bankruptcy, a fictitions debt of $100,000 due to his father, which he never intended to pay. Barney Corse filed his petition February 3d, 1 i got his first decree 4th March following. Israel © ied Bhat jame month. In July, 1882, Barney says, nr be- came insolvent. His debts, independent of that to his \ ther, are about $90,000 to $100,000. He and his father w in the hide and leather business in Jacob street. y bought fourteen houses—his father furnished him with the money to purchase and improve the property. Barney ave his bond as security. It is contended that the debt is \ctitious. Mr. Girard co dict for defence Cireuit Court, Before Judge Kent. Jax: 4.—Josiah Howe vs. Alderman Lee.—Case continn- ed, Judge Kent refused to non-suit, on the ground that it was proper for hens Lng to decide the questien whether Alderman Lee had, or had not acted in the premises with corruption malice and sinister motives as against the plain. tiff, Judge Kent in his charge, dwelt with much emphasis upon the right of parties to be admitted to bail, as guaran- teed beth in England and in the United States. The Al. dermen of the city are ex-officio justices of the peace, al- though their daties in this respect are leas clearly defined and understood than many others, and by no means the most important. I doubt whether Aldermen can be call ed upon to act as justices of thepeace without their consent; Talso doubt greatly whether in this case Alderman Lee could act at all. Yet still it is the law, which you are bound te be governed by, that Alderman Lee gould have iven bail. The fact for you to determine is, what was the motive of Alderman’ Lee in refusing to admit Mr. Hewe to bail. Was it a malicious motive? If, knowing his duty; Alderman Lee, from a highly corrupt and vicious motive, refused to take bail, then this action can be main- tained. | do not hold this to have been a judicial act on the part of Alderman Lee. The prisoner had a right by law to be admitted to bail. Alderman Lee refused to ad mit it. Mr. Howe offered it. Ag to the further facts of the ‘ease, it appearsthat Mr Hewe, Mr. Gibbs, and Mr. Hitch cock were all taken up by the watch. The Judge then went on to detail the facts as we have before reported for opposing creditors—Mr. Bene. them The Jury were out about five minutes, and returned with a verdict for Alderman Lee. George Wood for plaintiff; Counsellor Graham for defence. was at the watch house on the night the girl came in ; she told me the whole story, as it corroborate her story; NEW YORK HERALD. —SeaeaSaSaeoooS* ‘New York, Thursday, January 5, 1843. Governor Bovex’s Mrssace.—This document 1s quite an old-fashioned affair—sound, sensible, un- pretending, and giving a round, unvarnished tale of the assets and liabilities of the State. It is written in a plain, simple style, and redounds greatly to the good sense and sober principles of the new Go- vernor. AstounpINe DeraLcaTion 1N THE New York Lire Insurance anp Trust Company.—A few months ago we were informad that another great defalca tion or robbery existed in Wall street—and we an- nounced the fact in general terms. Had we stated the defulcation specifically, it would have been con- tradicted by the Company—by the Wall street press —by the Wall street saints—by some of the pious clergy in their pulpits—and by ail the respectable scoundrels who plunder respectable sums of money out of the funds of other persons. We would have been called liar, libeller, corrupt wretch, black mail slanderer, and the other thousand names that these highly respectable, moral, well bred, and pious rascals generally lay their tongues on when their rogueries are in danger of detection. But the fact has at last come out in the mest au- thentic shape, as appears by the following “ Card,” which was published yesterday in the Wall street organs of fraud, bankruptey, and defalcation :— {IG At a meeting of the New York Life Insurance and ‘Trust Company, held on the 3d of January, 1813— It being reported to the Board by the Committee ap- pointed to examine into the state of the affairs of the Com- any, that an investigation into the accounts of their late jecrotary, has shown that a deficiency to a considerable amount exists, but that there is no reason to believe that the same will equal the surplus profits of the Company, and that it is deemed expedient to postpone until the next monthly meeting of the Board, the question whether the January dividend shall be declared. ‘Therefore Resolved, That the consideration of the ex- pediency of making a dividend be postponed accordingly. Resolved, That from the examination assets and liabilities of the Company, the Board is and #0 state for the information ‘of the public—that any loss which the Company may sustain, will not impair its capi- tal, nor exceed the sum of Two Hundred and Forty Thou- sand Dollars. WM. BARD, President. Here is a pretty affair !—a pretty Board !—and a pretty concern! One-fourth of the capital stock of this company is stolen by its late Secretary ; but the “ Board is satisfied it will not exceed the surplus profits.” What confidence can be placed in any statement made by a Board that so managed their affairs as to permit such a defalcation to take place without their knowledge or suspicion ? None what- The shock which this awful defalcation has caus- ed to all confidence in Wall street, is only a speci- men of what will take place throughout the State when, the intelligence shall have been fully circu- lated. There are four millions of trusts in this company. What will the owners of that property think of such an explosion % The truth is spreading about. The public mind is settlug down into the belief that no confidence can be placed in the financial and respectable and pious people of the day. There is nothing but hypocrisy ‘and humbug abroad. The Wall street financiers, and Wall street, press are both equally rotten and corrupt—and hence their bitter hatred and persecution of the Herald, which ever tells the truth and advocates integrit, Arvantic Packer Sures.—Another new packet ship, to run between this port and Liverpool, has just been completed, and will sail hence on her first voy- age next Monday. Thisship is of the largest size, and named the “Ashburton,” in honor of the British special Envoy. She is eleven hundred tons burthen, and can carry ferty first class passengers. In the construction of this ship her owners, Messrs. Grinnell, Minturn & Co., and others, have adopted every modern improvement in ship building, and have struck out a new path in the arrangements and decorations of the cabins. About her hull are to be seen the beauty and symmetry of the Roscius, Siddons, Stephen Whitney, Garrick, Sheridan, and New York, with their flattish bottoms and poop decks, as introduced by Mr. E. K. Collins a few yearsago. On deck we noticed the same excellent accommodations for cows, pigs, poultry, and sheep, so necessary at sea, that were introduced on board the Cambridge when she was built. In between decks there is plenty of cargo room, running fore and aft, equal to three thousand bales of cotton, or more. In betwean decks also there are large berths and clear air for the steerage passengers, so much needed by the poor emigrant. Down in the hold is a water tank that willtake four thousand gallons of water from the Croton, and keep it pure and cold all the time. In the bows of the ship the sailor will find every thing dry and comfortable, and warm berths to creep into after a fatiguing day’s work on deck in a gale of wind. Added to these, there are plenty of boats, including a life boat, to use in case of an emer- gency, which we trust will never occur. But her captain wisely thinks that it is best to be prepared for every contingency. It is, perhaps, needless to give a full description of the cabins. So far as the decorations go, it is per- haps enough to say, that they are very beautiful, and in the style of Louis XTV. of France. There is adelicacy about the finish that is really fine. In the windows are panes of richly stained glass, with portraits of Ashburton and Webster in the ladies cabin, and the cotte d’ armes of England and America in the geatlemen’s cabin. All the mahogany, bird’s- eye maple, and satin wood, usually used ia the cabins of our packets, have been discarded, and the sides painted, as in the cabins of the Great Western, with national sketches, not including, however, the little Cupids on the doors. All, excepting these Cupids, is in commemoration of the recent treaty of peace between Great Britain and the Uni- ted States. In the state rooms, the berths are fitted upasinthe Stephen Whitney, and the entrances to them area la Anglais. They connect by doors, so that a family, in crossing the Atlantic, can have a suite of rooms, and notbe separated night or day, which is not the most agreeable thing in the world. Altogether, the Ashburton is a superb packet, and we are glad to find that Captain Huttleson, so long and favorably known as the commander of the Ontario and Roscoe, isto be her commander also. May his shadow never grow less. Tue Rev-Back Currency.—Governor Bouck, in his message, gives a pretty frightful account of the red-back currency. It seems that the free banks have in cireulation— $3,605,605 Securities at the present market value. .... e+ 3,138,619 Deficiency in securities. 0.0.0.6. +. +0.++ $666,619 By this statement, it appears that the whole red- back currency of the State is only worth in real value about 85 cents in the dollar. If this be so, we advise all the holders of the Ulster Bank, Malone Bank, &c., to call at Beach’s Sun office, and get their money redeemed as fast as possible. Goop Errrcts or THe Bankrupt Law.—Many of the bankrupts who recently received their certifi- cates, are now beginning to loom out in first rate style—both as to business—houses—furniture— dress—and soireés. Some of them, whose schedules consisted of a few old chairs and tables, can now show the most splendidly furnished houses. Others who lived at $7 per week in hired lodgings, now rent elegant mansions at $800 per annum, and drink choice wines at $5 per bottle. The bankrupt law has had some good effects. Revivat or tH Onymeic Games or Ancient Gnrevce—Orrnine or THe Park Tararee.—The remarkable Welch, with his equally remarkable troupe of horses, men, women, boys, and beings of all sorts, open the circus this evening at the Park theatre. All his company have arrived—and ready. See advertisement. Leaistarure or New Yorx.—On Tuesday, at 12 o’clock, the two houses assembled at Albany, the Lieut. Governor presiding in the Senate. The Hon. George R. Davis, of Rensselaer, was elect- ed Speaker of the Assembly, and Mr. Wales of the same county, Clerk. The Message of Goy. Bouck was then delivered. See outside. ever. | urt of Enquiry on Board the North Carolina, Satu Day—Jan. 4. M.C. Penny wascalled and sworn, and deposed as fol- and subordination on board the Somers, after leaving New York, and before reaching Madeira 7 Ans.—Very good. P ¢ Q—Did yom observe apy change afterwards, if so, de- scribe it ? A.—There was a marked difference in the manner of the elder portion ofthe crew ; they were surly and mo- rose, it is difficult to describe the change, but it was suffi- ciently apparent. It grew worse every day. Q—When did you first hear of the mutiny ? A.—Immediately after evening quarter, on the 26th of November. Q.—Who did you learn it from ? A.—From Midshipman Rogers. Q.—Wasit at the time when Mr. Spencer was arrested ? A.—It was. Q.—Did you learn it from Mr. Rogers before or after the arrest of Mr. Spencer ? A.—At the time of putting the irons on him. ‘Was the log-beok under your charge ? A—It was, Q—Can you produce it 7 A.—Yees, it is here. {ihe log-book was produced.’ ;—Does the log-book contain a faithful and true ac- count of the occurrences of the voyage, as far as you be- lieve A.—It does, sir. -Are these entries in your handwriting ? A.—A greater part of them—all since the 26th of No- vember, Q.—Were the entries made as the occurrences took place? A.—On the next day. [In answer to Com Datt.as—The remarks are signed only by the first lieutenant and myself, the midshipmen were not permitted to sign them.] Q.—Have any alterations been made by any one? A.—No, sir, except by myself. Q.~Have you made any alterations since the’arrival of the Somers in port? A.—None at all, sir. Q.—Will you give as condensed an account as you can of the occurrences on board the Somers from the arrest of Mr. Spencer till the execution took place? A.—Yes, sir. After evening quarters on the 26th, the Commander ordered me to take the wheel; | obeyed the or- der immediately ; I then saw all the officers coming aft with the exception of Mr. Hays; [ then saw the Commander ad- dress himself to Mr. Spencer; I did not hear any ofthe conversation; Mr. Gansevoort took his sword from him, and brought him aft, close alongside of me; I then heard Mr. Spencer tell the Commander, “I don’t remember ber. 1 told him, in fact I cannot tell,” or words to that ef- fect. By Com. Stewart.—You don’t know what the ques. tion was? A.—No, sir; I saw Small and Mr. Wales brought aft, and questioned by the Commander separately; when the retreat was beat, | gave the wheel up to one of the crew, and then asked Midshipman Rogers what was the matter; he told me— Jupae Apvocarr—I don’t want that. Wirxess—I the. went below in the ward room, and med Mr. Wales on the subject, and from his’con- n I understood that the Commander haa not been made aware of his having this paper in his handkerchief. limmediately went on deck and told the Commander that Mr. Spencer had told Mr. Wales he had the paper con- cealed inthe back part of his neck handkerchief. My watch coming on at that time, I relieved the officer of the deck, and on passing the orders! received a brace of pis- tols and acutlass, with orders to put the prisoner to death if he made the least attempt to escape, or if any persons sbould attempt to rescue him. Q.—Who gave you these orders ? A.—They were passed, sir, by the officer of the deck, Mr. Hays or Mr. Thompson, I don’t recollect which. At the end of my watch I was relieved ; and received orders to be constantly about the vessel. Nothing more oc- curred till the next day, in the afternoon, when the maintop-gellant mast was carried away, at the upper part of the sheve-hole. Q.—At this time was Mr. Spencer the only person in confinement? ‘A.—Yes; tomy knowledge he was the only one. I was in theward-room, and saw the mast carried away threugh the skylight. 1 immediately hurried on deck. I went forward thereon the forecastle, let go the weather main topgallant braces, and went forward. I noticed that Wil- son, Cromwell and Small, were aloft, and-[ thought at the time that it was very singular that Wilson should be aloft there, as he was no sailor, and was doing nothing at the time.’ After finding nothing to do I went below again. Q. by Jopar Avvocatr—Did you know ot your own ob servation any thing of the manner in which the main- topgallant mast was carried away 7 A.—No, sir; after remaining below a short time, Mr. Gansevoort came below and giving me a pistol, ordered meon deck, to take my station in the starboard gangway, with orders to shoot flown any person who should attempt a rescue, os they were going to confine Cromwell; I re- mained on deck until about nine o'clock, when 1 saw Cromwell and Small in confinement; after that each of us had acouple of pistols and cutlass and a cartouch box; we received ordersto shoot down either of the prisoners if they were seen forward of the mainmast; on the 28th, the following day,Mr.Gansevoort asked me if I thought it safe totake any more prisoners, and if necessity required to do s0, whether Cromwell, Spencer, and Small, ought to be disposed of. After thinking some time upen’ it, I came to the conclusion that the officers of the vessel could not take care of any more than the first three, and if they had to takeany more prisoners, the safety of the vessel re- quired that the first above’ mentioned three, Cromwell, Small, and Spencer, ought to be put to death. On the next day, allthat happened until the 30th, Wilson, Mc Kinley, Green and McKie, were confined in double irons on suspicion of being concerned ia the mutinous attempt. The Commander, a short time after they were confined, 1a letter to the ward-room officers and the Midshipmen of the vessel, requesting their opinion what should be done’ with the three first persons confined. Allof us met in the ward-room, and formed a sort of council and examined witnesses, We remained there until dark; about dusk in the evening, when the Commander sent down word that he wished the officers to be moving about the vessel. During that night I was in the Commander's watch, I was master’s mate of it, with orders to shoot down any ofthe prisoners if they should be seen forward. To see that every person was quiet on deck, and about the hatches below. During the whole of’ the night, the officers kept watch ; the Captain having the first watch and the morning watch. On the forenoon of the 1st, about 9 o'clock, I was ordered to take charge of the deck. ’ ] remained in charge until the other officers had made up their opinions, when I was relieved and went below;l coincided in their opinion which was the same that Ihad expressed before. J then went on deck in my uniform and was ordered to take charge of the fo’ castle. 1 heard the Commander tell Cromwell that he allowed him ten minutes tolive, when he should hang him up at the main-yard arm, or words to that effect. Crom- well said, ‘I am innocent—God of the universe look down upon me?” I immediately went forward to my station, when the whips were taken aloft, secured two to the starboard arm and one tothe larboard. I had been on the fo’ castle about an hour, when I saw the prisoners brought forwanl to the gang way andsaw Spencer and Small speak ing to each other, but I did not hear what they said. They were then lifted on the hammock netting, and the rope se- enred to their neck: en told me that not do; also to make the crew take hold with both hands; T obeyed all these orders, sir, and gave orders to the men not to let go; that when they got forward, to keep still and keep hold of the rope till they were ordered to belay; the commander ashort time after this, called out “stan by;” took the apron off the gun at that order, drew a pistol and cocked it, thinking that some of the crew would attempt to rescue them; he then gave the order to fire; the gun was fired and the prisoners run tothe yard arm; the ensign and pennant hoisted at the same time; then all hands were called to cheer ship, and three hearty chee's given for the American flag; ‘after this piped down and piped to dinner; after the crew had been to dinner about an hour, the watch was called and orders given that the messmates of the deceased should lower the corpse down and lay them out for burial. [relieved Mr. Thompson and told him to go forward and assist in lowering Mr Spen- ; at 6 o'clock that evening the deceased had ‘been feid; out, and the order given to call all hands to bury the dead the bodies of the deceased were brought forward by their messmates, and all the officers tothe gangway, the Com. \der ordered me to have all the lanthorns lighted and ibuted amongst the crew, and to see that they had their pray er books, and responded; they were buried cording to the Episcopal form; when they were all pi down, the watch was called, after which they were order- ed to go into the watches, and to pass the same orders re- specting the four remaining prisoners we had left; no- thing more happened, sir, until our arrival ia the United tates. Q by Juve Apvocars—State all facts or circumstances which came to your knowledge indicative of the state of the crew. A.—ashort time previous to the arrest, little parties of the crew were noticed mustering together in differ risof theship; Mr. Spencer's familiarity with those Srewant—Did you observe it yourself ? A.—Yes, st; his keeping aloo! from his messmates, and from the evidence;before the council; do you want that, sr? Juvox Apvocate—No, sir—Did Mr. Spencer mess with you? A.—Nosir; he messsed in the steerage, I inthe ward- room. Q—Do you know of your own knowledge any presents made by Mr. Spencer, before his arrest, to any of the crew? A.—I knew of his giving Small some smoking tobacco, air. Q~You speak of Spencer's familiarity—Was it with all the crew, or can you particularise? A.—There were some in particular; Cromwell, War- ner and Small, and others whose names Ido not remem- ber. Q.—In what did that familiarity consist ? Laughing and joking with them; a manner not al with officers towards the men. Q—Had that familiarity attracted your attention pro- vious to his arrest ? A.—It had, sir, a short time previously, particularly. Q—Why ashort time previously? A.—Inoticed Green tattooing his arm as they ther on the forecastle; I spoke to Spencer about this, an said it was wrong; he replied, perhaps he should be sorry for it afterwar ‘Q—Was his manner to his messmates equally familiar ? A—No, sir , he was surly to his messmates. Q-Do yourecollect any declarations made by Spencer, or Cromwell, or Smal, before or after the arrest ? A—t did not hear any. Q—What were the reasons for the-arrest of McKinley, Green, Wilson, and McKie 7, Ai did not’ enquire ; but it was partly, as 1 believe, from the evidence given before the council, from Wilsons being so much abont, and so anxious to speak to the pri #, and from ti names being down on Spencer's ; The general disposition of McKinley and McKie fssplclous, Q—What do you mean by the “general disposition 7” A-I mean theit feelings and conduct. Q-—Did you see any thing in their conduct indicative of insubordination ? A-—Not before the arrest of Spencer. Q—Mr. Perry, will you state as particularly as you can = the reasons which induced you to fear a rescue, and that the execution of the three ns was necessary ? A- I thought #0 {rom the circumstance of the suspected men being often collected in knots about the vessel; from their not obeying their orders with the same alacrity as previous to thearrest of Mr. Spencer. [The witness here asked this to be read over, and then wished “before the execution” to be substituted for “ be- fore the arrest.” On its read over us thus al- Mr. Perry wished it all scratched out, and then re- iy a8 hia answer to t! jestion as he had first given it. le continued.) Also from the general disposition of those found on the pape the earrying away of that mast alse. And when I had c! of the deck on the 29th, the beam tackle was carried away, andat the momenta great many persons appeared to rush aft. 1 immediately told the boy at the wheel to take hold of the weather sheet which | then held myself, and picking out two or three of the best of the crew, and ordering the rest to go forward ; they did not appear to move when I first speke. Q—Did you repeat the order ? A—Yes, sir ; when they turned and went off the quar- ter deck, the commander at the time coming on deck. Q-piat they say anything at this time ? —No. Q—Did they attempt any communication with the pri- sir, not that I perceived ; it was quite dark at ime. ‘Throughout this period I observed that inde- scribable manner which had attracted my notice before. Q—How many men rushed aft at this time—as near as you can regollect ? ‘A—About fifteen or eighteen. Q—Did the nature ofthe accident require so many ? —No. Q—How many would have been suficient 7 A—Three or four. Q—Were those who came aft such as were considered trustworthy ? ‘A—Some of the men considered trusty were among them. cpl they come voluntarily, or in obedience to or- ers ‘A-—I said, * Some of you come aft.” Q When you speak of your attention being excited by knots of persons, did they on your approaching them per mit you to hear them 7 A:—No, sir. Sometimes on such occasions their man- ner would change, and they would allow me to hear what they were saying, having evidently changed their conversation. Q.—Did they converse together in an under tone ? AI could not say, sir. Q.—What induced you to suspact them 7 A.—Their manner, different from their usual conduct in conversing together, and their attention more exerted. Q—What was the largest number you ever saw thus collecte¢ ‘A.—Four. Q.—Any other circumstances ? A—No, sir. Q.—These, then, arethe circumstances which induced you to suspect a rescue, and led you to unite in that letter to the Commander ? A.—Yes, sir. Q.—Is there any other thing which you know calcu- lated to throw light on this inquiry ? A.—Not that came under my own notice. the arrest of Mr. Spencer, und upto the exe- the insubordination increasing ? Qa A Sy change? A.—Yes—the air » it, or expected to see1:. ‘Q.—Was the change markeu ? A.—Yes, particularly by all the oiticers. Q: by the Court.—Do youremember meeting any ves- sel during this time? A.—Yes, we met a French brig. Q.—Who was it reported by 7 A—I don’t remember. Q—Did you see her? A—Yes, she wasseen from deck. Q.—How far was she off? A.—Abeut three quarters of a cable’s length. Q—Did you hail her? A.—No, she wus boarded by us. Q. by Com. Dattas.—She was a merchant brig 7 A.—Yes, sir. Q.—Wifen did you see her? A’—On the morning watch of the 27th, civil time. Q—Have you in all these detes given the civil time ? Yes, sir. Q—After the execution, when the Commander gave orders, were they obeyed with alacrity ? A.—Yes, sir. Q, by Capt. MeKenzi.—Did you ever hear me reprove sain for striking the boys too hard, or for cursing em A.—I don’t remember. Q. by Capt. McKewzix.—Was the Somers on our ar- rival at Madeira in actave fighting condition, and had the crew been properly ex ? A.—Yes, si < Q. by Capt. McKenzie.—Was attention paid to tho health, comfort and happiness of the crew, and to the im- provement of the apprentices ? A.—Yes, more than on any occasion I have seen. Q. by Capt. McKenzir—Do you know of any of the naval regulations which was not perpetually enforced on board the Somers ? A—No, Q. by Capt. McKennix.—Do you know of any apart ment or place in the Somers, where three prisoners could be kept safe from rescue ? A.—No, sir, Ido not. Q. by Capt. McKenztr- ‘ou believe, or do you now believe, that had the execution not taken place, the Somers could have been brought to port safely by her officers ? A.—I did not think then that she could have been taken to any port, and since then my opinion has become mere confirmed. Q. by Capt. McKenzre.—Do you believe, from what you then knew of the state of the Somers, subsequent to the arrest of Mr. Spencer, and before his execution, that shad she gone into action, she could have sustained the honor of the American flag? A.—I do not believe she was in a fit condition, on account of the crew. Q. by Capt. McKewzre.—Did you, from the time of the arrest of Mr, Spencer till the arrival of the Somers at this Navy Yard, discover any traces of unmanly fear, or des- potic temper, or any qualities unbecoming of American naval officers, on the part of the Commander of the Som- ers, or any of her officers? A.—No, sir, I did not No other questions being asked, the evidence of Mr. Perry was read over to him for his approval. After which, the following questions were put b: ‘Com. Srawant-—At the time of the execution, were you near cnough the prisoners to have heard them say any- thing—if so, what was said ? A.—I was not near enough to hear. examining the log-book, the witness said that he had made a mistake respecting the date on which he had seen the French brig. It was on the 20th, and not the 27th, revious to the arrest of any of the prisoners, or any Enowledge of the mutiny. Q. by Jupce Apvocatx.—On the 28th you discovered a sail, standing to the southward and westward, from the larboard bow ? ‘A.—Ido not know of my own knowledge, nor do 1 know who reported it. I remember seeing several vessels about this time. Com. Jones.—It is of no consequence, sir. Mr. Perry is gues alad, but possessed of considerable intelligence. He gave his testimony with great clearness and decision. Jovar Apvocate—Let us have Mr. Heiskill now. H. M. Hersxict was then sworn.—He is also a young man, probably about eight and twenty. He deposed as follows :—I was Purser on board the Somers on her late cruise. I first heard of the mutiny from Mr. Wales; he came to me on the morning of the 26th, and in a low tone of voice, told me that on the evening previous, Mr. Spen-- cer had revealed to hima plan which he had formed to take the vessel from her officers and turn her into a pi- rate. The officers were also to be murdered, and I believe he said that he was to be appointed third officer on board ; he did not go much into detail at that time ; he was afraid of being seen by Mr. Spencer, or any of the crew talking to me or any of the officers, and particuleely to Mr. Ganse voort. He requested me to make the matter known to Mr. Gansevoort ; I replied that as soon as Mr. Gansevoort came into the ward-room, that I would do so ; my store room door when, it is open, nearly closes the entrance to the ward-room, and as I did not wish tohave Mr. Spencer see me in close conversation with Mr. Gansevoort, I re- quested Mr. Wales to follow Mr. Gansevoort as far ‘as the steerage, and after Mr. Gansevoort had entered the ward- room to open the store-room door, so that he might ap- pear fo beattending to some duty ; I believe he followed my directions; I then made the matter known to Mr Gansevoort ; I believe that the channel of communica. tion that day between Mr. Gansevoort and Mr. Wales, was entirely through myself, After our conversation in the ward-room in the morning, Mr. Gansevoort I believe went immediately to Commander McKenzie, and made the matter known to him. Throughout the greater part of that day, I made the facts known to Mr. Gansevoort as they came to my recolleation ; I presumed that he com. municated all to the Commander, Jupar Apvocats.—What facts? _ A.—Those made known to me by Mr. Wales. At even- ing quarters the doctor and myselt were in the ward room, when we were called on deck, and immediately afterwards Commander McKenzie ordered Mr. Spencer forward, and said as n Ican recollect, that he understood that he, Mr. Spencer, aspired to the command of that vessel, but that he did not know how he was to obtam that command unless by walking over his own dead body, and that of his officers. Mr. Wales was at this time called up and ques. Commander as to the statement, I believe it, was, tha’ Mr. Spencer had made to him thi ing. Mr. Spencer acknowledged that it was trae he had arpired to the command of the vessel, but that tt was in fan, in joke, that, I think, was the word heused. Ido not know that ‘any further conversation pass d then. The Commander ordered him to be placed in double iro This was done. I may here mention that I had on a fo mer occasion observed Mr. Spencer tear up a piece of pa- per (on which was written secret characters) In the ward * **Accution did it continne, or was there a Ws then as good as I ever saw room. I was net near enough to see the writing closely, but from tl marks then made, I know that they were secret char 8; [do not recollect the observations, but think it was by Mr. Spencer. Q—To whom? A.—To some of the officers who were present. Q.—How large was the paper and how fall of the char- acters? A.=I think as large as half a sheet of letter paper; how many lines were on it I could not say. About ten days or two weeks previous to this conspiracy being made known, Mr. Spencer and myself were standing by the forward hatch, and he commenced speaking about piratical veasels, and remarked that if he were on board one, or words to that effect, he would cruize on the Spanish Main, and that he would makeit 4 rule never to chase a vessel if there was another one in sight, and I believe, sir, never to attack onennless he was certain of overpowering her; I believe he then added that he would not catry any spare spars but supply himself from the’ vessels he tight take; that he would destroy all traces of the vessel, including these of course on board; when he wished t retire from this kind of life, he would mislead his men when on shere, by going a contrary direction to the one he was making them believe he wax taking; Ido not re- member what he said he would do with the vessels. Q—What lel to this conversation? A.—-I do not remember, si Q—Were you alone? A.—Yes, sir; at that time 1 recollect also that he re- marked that it required money to get a vessel of that kind; about seven or ten days previews to the arrest, the Doctor, Mr. Spencer and myself-were in the ward-room, thetwo othans dlifing near ft] le ; 1 was reclining on ‘he bunk belonging to the Firat Lieutenant ; on the table was a chart of the coast of some of the Southern States andthe West India Islands ; Mr. Spencer continued speaking to the Doc- tor, to whom, and not to myself, his conversation was ad- dressed, about the Isle of Pines, and commenced searching for it on the chart ; the Doctor told him that it wasa place frequented by pirates, and asked him if he hed any ac- quaintances there. Q—Did he make any reply ? _ A-—Not that I know, sir; I did not take particular no- tice of the remainder of the conversation. i > on fa eager the reaaiede or ward room a i ir. Spencer tai ee Q— Whit ‘was it of ? In the steerage, near the ward-room doer. Waa it the picture of an ordinary schooner ? 1 believe so, only the masts raked a good deal. Hadiit a flag ? nt remember ; I believe we had a dispute about il; I’m not much of @ seaman, and I called the try- sail the main-sail. Q—Had you any conversations with Cromwell and ‘Small relative to the mutiny before or after the arrest ? A.—No, sir ; believe I had with some of the petty offi- cers after the arrest of Mr. Spencer. Q—Which of them? A.—Browning, I think. Q.—How many had you on board ? A.—One hundred and twenty. Q—Can you state the number of officers, petty officers, seamen, and boys ? A.—Seven officers in the steerage, including Mr. Spen- cer ; four in the other ward-room, making eleven, and the Commander ; eight petty officers, four rated as seamen, making twelve; nine ordinary seamen, six landsmen, seventy-four apprentices, rsted as boys, first, second, and third class, according to their capacities. ‘Q.—What was theaverage age of the boys? A.—I cannot tell. Q—Are there any other conversations that you recol- lect with any of the men, whether indicative of ignorance or acquaintance with this plot ? A.—I do not remember, sir. Q—Did you hear any declarations of Cromwell, Spen- the time of the execution ? was se far aft, and could not hear. Q.—As far as you could obsorve, was there any change in the conduct of the crew before und after the execution? ‘A.—My duties did not bring me much in contact with thecrew. E Q.—Stato what circumstances induced you to believe that the prisoners would be rescued, and that their execu- tion was necessary 7 A.—They were founded upon the evidence given on the examination before the council of officers, by some of the petty officers andcrew. They being among the crew continually had an opportunity of knowing the feelings of the disaffected. I was present and assisted at this ex- amination. Q—Were there any other reasons, or was your opin- ion founded solely on them ? A.—There were others stated by the officers. also remember that the forecastle and gangway previous to the execution, after the arrest, were very much crowded, so that I had difficulty in passi Q.—Had that been previous to the arrest 7 A-—Not that I observed. ‘as there a change afterthe execution ? A.— Yes. Ino longer found the forecastle aud gangway crowded. I believe I spoke to the officer of the forecastle to have the passage kept clear for the officers. Q. by Capt. McKenzi.—How much tobacco, how ma- ny segars, and how much soap did Mr. Spencer draw from you during the cruise? A.—My book is down below, and I can tell you precise- ly from it. Com, Strwant.—Go and bring it, Mr, Heiskill. Mr. Heiskill having got the book, stated that from the 12th of September, till a few days before his arrest, Mr. Spenoer drew 725 segars, 11 Ibs. of tobacco, 4 bars of soap. ‘The first charge is a quarter of a box of segars, September 16th—the last charge was on the 26th of November. Q. by Juve Apvocars—Was that an unusual quan- tity ? Le a very unusual quantity of tobacco and segars; there were others who had the same quantity of soa} Qa Wy Juvee Apvocatr.—Did he smoke and chew to- bacco’ A—Yes, sir. Q by Capt. McKexziz.—As purser of the Somers, do you know whether the Commander took an interest that the provisions served to the crew were of good quality; = a can you mention an instance illustrative of tl fact ‘A.—Yes sir; while at Monrovia the supply of bread on board was rather small, from thedistance we had gone; while on shore the morse ane I found that there was some hard bread there, and took a saaple promiscuously and sent it off to the vessel; the biscuit was lying some distance from the Somers; in the afternoon I received an order from the Commander to purchase as much as the second cutter would carry; I had not time to examine this bread, being very much hurried, and when received on boara, a portion of it was found damaged, and was con- demned and thrown overboard. Another question relative to the same point was here handed in by Capt. McKenzie. Com. Jones —I think that all questions not relating to the mutiny had better be omitted. The Government takes care that the rations are of sufficient quantity and goed quality. ‘Q. by Capt. McKenzre.—Did you, as a gentleman not acquainted with naval life, and fresh from civil life, mark arrass or restrict the crew manifested —No sir, I did not. Q.by Capt. McKenzir.—At the time after the arrest, and before the execution, did you believe, or do you now believe, that the Somers could have been safely breught toport by ber officers, had the execution not taken place? —I believe that there was great danger so long as those persons remained on board. Q.—Did you observe during these difficulties any traces ofunmanly fear or des; otic temper, or any qualities un- becoming American officers on the part of the Com- mander or any of his officers? A.— No, sir. The testimony of Mr. Heiskill having been read over to , the Court adjourned till this day, at the usual hour. hi Removat From Orrics.—The Hon. Judge Tall- ‘| madge; andthe Hon. Aaron Vanderpoel to be ap- pointed in his place as Associate Justice in the Superior Court. Musicat.—Signor Nagel, the violinist, was in Charleston on the Ist inst. He was to leave ina day or two, for Havuna. Bankrupt List, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NE'Y YORK. Richard Whipple, Brooklyn, Kings Co., N. ¥., carpen- quate onto Rye, Westchester county, New York, rmer. Nelson Finch, Prattsville, Greene county, New York, mechanic, William Surfieet, Hudson, Columbia county, New York, boot and shoe-maker. William G. Bloomfield, Newburg, Orange county, New York, farmer and currier, Alfred Stratton Prince, Flushing, Queens county, New York, seedsman. Ebenezer L. Williams. John Tombs. Court of Common Pleas. Before Judge Ulshoefter. Jan. 4.—John Preston and wife vs. John Donnelly.—This in action of trespass in the case, brought by plain fe against the defendant, for uttering #lan- intiff ’s wife, accusing her of bi The plaintiff proved hii but the judge, on motion of Mr. Blunt, granted » it on certain points of law. . W. Niles for plaintiff, N. B. Blunt for defendant, CuatuaM Turatre —Since the acquisition of t+ choice spirits of the late Park company to this popu- lar establishment, a fresh and invigorating degree of activity seems to be infused into the exertions of the enterprising manager, who has never yet been found wanting in alacrity or ability to return the warm approbation and liberal patronage of the the- atre-going community. To night, the highly popu- lar play of “Robert Macaire” is announced, with an excellent cast, which, in connection with a su- perb display of other attractions, must ensure an overflowing house. GG Allover town—in our calls on New Year's day— among every class, and in every circle, we have heard of nothing but the wonderful Tom Thumb, and the holiday amusements at the American Museum, The progress of this establishment in popularity and patronage, under the management of its present liberal and gentlemanly pro- prietor, is one of the features of the times ; fer never be- fore were its splendid halls so crowded, or by so respect ableandiences. The delightful afternoon performances now come off daily at half past one, for many reasons, the best possible hour. Tom Thumb remains all of this week. A GG ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.—The above reward will be paid by the subscribers for theap- prehension and delivery to any proper magistrate in this city, of Edwin Poole, lately in their employ as clerk, and who absconded en the evening of Saturday the 3ist ult., ith a sum of their money. ‘The said Poole isan Eng. , about 32 or 33 years old, a little over 6 foet tall, pale face, without whiskers, except a has a fleshy tumor ot c $ front teeth re large and some inary gait, bat occ 5 his manner of speech ia very quick; h f. DIBBLEF, PRAY & CO., 125 P slightly rl st. 0g@-_ THE NEW WORLD—-NEW VOLUME—A Great Number. The New World for next Saturday will be the first num- ber of the sixth volume, the form of which is chany from quarto to octavo, rendering it more suitable for bind and preservation. The great teature of the present number will be the publication entire of a new and splen- did work by Henry Taylor, Esq. author of “Philip Van Artevelde,” entitled The Reeth 00n N THE FAW costs tree The English copy consists of jen, . dollars—-which will he given in « angie number of the New World, together with a great variety, of other choice reading: for six and a quarter cents. The present Aumber will contain double the quantity of matter of any $3 magazine in the United States. . Terms—Same as haretofore— $3 acai A cones 6} cents. Agents wishing an extrt Fi ill pI immediately. Address, post paid, Fair, will please order immmedsete)y in, 30 An street, Common Council, Boanp or Avversen.—Wednesday evening, Jan. 4. President Woodhull in the char. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Acommunication was received from his Honor the Mayor, returning the resolution and contract, by both Boards of the Common Council, author Spe- cial committee of both boards, or a majoriiy of them, to en- ter into contract for sw ig the public streets, &c., for five years, with hia objections thereto, This is quite a voluminous document ; and the Mayor contends that the Common Council have no right to legislate for their suc- cessors for such a length of time, and that they would havea perfect right to repeal it. He also handles the con- tract rather severely—especially complaining that no provision is made to keep the streets in order during the winter season. This is as much as we pom greion from the hasty reading of the document by the reader. Ordered, that the Mayor’s objections be entered at length on the journal, and be published in two of the cor- poration newspapers. s A further communication was received from the Mayor, enclosing a communication from Peter Hasb1 » COm- [sompone that Charles Graham, jr., contractor on the Cro- n works, owed him $96, for labor done on the Sth ave- nue, which he could not get, and asking the corporation % see him paid. Refe to the Croton Water Commis- ioners. Petition of Clarkson Dey and others, complaining of the conduct ofcertain inhuman scamps who turn their worn out horses out on the avenues to starve and die. Refer- red to Police and Watch Committees. Petition of Christian Shielf to have: $10 refunded him which he had paid the First Marshal for a tavern license in the 17th ward, which Alderman Lee refused to grant on understanding he intended to have music in his house on Sundays. Referred to Police Committee. ‘The Sergent-at-Arms of the Board of Assistants handed @ resolution to the President which had that Board this evening, in effect postponing the joint meeting until Monday evening next, which waslaidonthetable. = Invitation from Thomas H. Darling for the Board to visit the exhibition of the Trial of our Saviour before Pontius Rua; at the Granite Buildings, Broadway, was accept- Reports.—Of the Committeeson Public Offices, adverse to constructing eg offices in the basement ot the old alms house buildings. Adopted. Of the Committee on Wharves, in favor of paying James Barker $150 fo~ injuries done to the schooner Belvidera, in consequence of an obstruction in Washington Market slip, and directing the Street Commissioner to have the ob- Reng removed as soon as may be practicable. Adopt- ed. ‘Of the same—In favor of granting permission to O. Mo- ran to drive piles at Whitehall slip, under the direction of the Street Commissioner, for the accommodation of tho Staten Island ferry boats; such spites not to extend over 76 fect from the landing place. Adopted. Of the same—In favor of leasing berths at Castle Gar- den bridge to Elias Thomas and E Rabi for floating bathe, at a rent of $200 per annum for Rebineau’s.— lopted. Of the Law Committee—In favor of paying William Bayard $776 14, costs incurred by himin defending a suit for trespass while performing a contract for the corpera- tion, on his assigning to the corporation a Judgment against John Armstrong (died insolvent) for $189 79. Non-con- curred in 9 to 5. Of the same—In favor of granting the petition of Ed- ward H. Kent and others, with an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to license any suitable persons as public car- riers, to deliver small packeges from st ts and other places, the same regulations as exist to licensing cartmen pply to these public carriers, except that they pay $10 for a license, and $2 foreach renewal. Laidon the table and ordered to be printed. Of Police Committee—Asking to be discharged from tha consideration of the petition of Edward Stewart for pay- — of expenses incurred by him as keeper of the Upper “lice. Alderman Lee offered a resolution directing the Alms House commissioners to pay to Edward Stewart his ne. cessary expenses as Keeper at the Upper Police, in accord. ance with a resolution of the Common Council, passed October, 1841. ‘The report of the committee and resolution of Alder- man Lee were finally withdrawn. Of Fire and Water Committee—In favor of buildin; two public cisterns at Harlem, each to hold one hund: hogsheads of water—oneat the market, and theother in front of the House of Detention. Adopted. Of Street Committee—In faver of applying to the Leg- islature for leave to amend the map of the city, so as to close Eleventh street between the Bowery and Broadway. Adopted. ‘Alderman Davies presented © communication from M. Vassar, chairman of a committee to promote the conatruc- tion of a railroad between this city and Albany, on the banks ofthe Hudson river, which was referred to a special commitiee, consisting of Aldermen Davies, Purdy, and ney. Resctutions.—By Ald. Crotivs—That the Police Com- mittee inquire into the manner of transacting business by the clerks of the lower police, audit the books, and report to this Board. to the Police Committee. By Ald. Hatr1e.v—That the Comptroller be directed to draw. his warrant in favor of the fire department fund for $1,000, as a donation for 1843. Adopted. By Ald. Bat1s—That the Police Committee inquire into the’ expediency of Incressing the number of watch posts in the several watch districts inthe city. Referred to Po- lice Committee. By Ald. Canman—That all swine running at large in the city be taken up by the several street tors and health wardens, and sent to the Alms House for the benefit of the poor. Referred to Police Committee. By Ald. Purpy—That the Committee en Laws inquire into the expediency of appealing to the legislature to re- store to the city of New York, the duty on goods sold at auction in this city. Referredto Law Committee. By the samo—That the Finance Committee inquire into the expediency of selling from time to time such of the public property as may not be required for public use, and placing the proceeds in the public treasury for the extin- guishment of the city debt. Referred to Finance Com- mittee. Alderman Davies moved that the report of the Croton Aqueduct Committee of this Board, presented at the last meeting, be referred to the Finance Committee, which was adopted. . From the Board of Assistants.—Resolution to meet in joint ballot on Monday evening next, at 5 o’clock. Con curred in, ; Report of special committee on the communication of the Street Commissioner, in regard to the payment of cer- tain bills for work done by direction ofthe Superintendant of Roads, without authority of law, and recommendin that the laborers’ bills, amounting to over $3,000, be paid. Concurred in. Resolution to place a new stove in the Court of Common Pleas chamber. Referred to Committee on Public Offices and repairs, with power. j The Board then adjourned till Monday evening next, at o'clock. Boarp or Asststaxts.—President Adams in the éheir, and a quorum being present, the clerk te the minutes of the twe last meetings, which were approv- Invitation.—lnvitation to attend the exhibition of the tsi- al of Christ. Accepted. Reports of Committees.—Of Commom Roads and Can: relative to closing 164th street, from 10th avenue to H son river—on petition of member of Trinity Church, to al- ter city map, &c., for a public cemetery. led— Concurred in. Of Committee on Wharves, Piers and Slips, relative to preventing the discharge of the gas works filth, dregs, &c. The committee reported an ordinance to prevent such dis- charge. Laid the table to be printed. Resolved to appropriate the further amount of $113 64, to completete the Fountain in the Park; making the total sum $2613 64. Report of Finance Committee on public printing. Ald. Atwet wanted the printing done by contract, by which he argued that a saving of 100 per cent. could he made.— He had greatly interested himself in procuring facts upon the subject, and was prepared to prove the reduction nam- ed. He brought forward one single bill paid by the cor- poration of $2700, which he pledged himself to feicone for $1000, and the thanks of the printer besides. This was Thos. Snowden’s bill. ‘The whole report and-gubject was retarred to the Committee on Police, Watch and 8, of which Ald. Atwell is the chai 5 Ald. Scox®s offered the following resolution: — Resolved, That Mr. Whiting and Justice Taylor, be re- ested to report to this Board any improvement which, in their opinien, might be introduced into the present Police syste m of this city—carrying out the original plan intro- duced into the Board of Aldermen by Alderman Under- wood. ‘The resolution was passed unanimously. Adjourned to next Monday, 5 o’clock, P. M. New Youx, Dec. 26th, 1849. {iG DEAR SIR—! HEREBY SOLEMNLY CERTI- fy (and shall be happy to state these facts in detail to an; one who will call on me) that my wife in April last, too! a severe cold, which brought on a violent cough, (with a copious expectoration) preventing her sleeping at nights. She raised a thick viscid matter, and so feeble as to be lifted in and out ot bed like a child, not being able to set up. She had been attended by two physicians, hesides Dr. Clinton, our family physician, who frankly told me they had done all they could for her during the three months constant attendance, and generously recommend: ed my trying Dr. Taylor’s Balsam of Liverwort, from 375 Bowery, ashe knew something about its character,which Tdid three weeks since, and am now happy to say that she is up and walks about, ranidly recovering her health, and I confidently recommend it to all affected with con- sumption, or any disease of the chest or Ings. HENRY DOBBS, 650 Greenwich at. 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