The New York Herald Newspaper, January 24, 1843, Page 4

SECOND NOTICE TO TH® KIND FRIENDS AND ACQUAIN'TANCES OF Peter Riersen, the Dane. NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Tuesday, January #4, 1843, Sreamsur CaLeponta not telegraphed at Bosten at one o’clock on Sunday afternoon. This is very strenge. She had then beem out eighteen days. We shall look for her news this morning. If it comes, an Exrra Hexaup will be immediately is- sued upol nearly thirty respectable p:rsons in society, each telling hisown grievance, and bemoaning the ac- quaintance in the most ludicrous and pathetic tones. We beg all these persons to come up to-day at 11 o'clock, as witnesses, to the Superior Court in the City Hall. By a mistake yesterday, we ealled it the Circuit Court—but it is the Superior Court. We particularly beg of Captain Ellis, weigher in Brooklyn, to attend—and we hope he und all others will consider this notice as good as a subpena for that purpose. The trial for the libel on the preux chevalier comes off to-day, and it will probably make one of the most curious developments of the chevalier’s' history in New Yerk, thut ever took place. Talk not of novels or light literature—of Bulwer or Byron—of Madame George Sands, or Monsieur Paul de Kock, atter you hear or read this Siens or THE Times—Dr. Sprine’s Sermon.— Tur Press.—Thomas Carlyle, in an essay of great spirit and power, has described the present as the mechanical age. We think it may with still greater propriety be designated the revolutionary age. The whole face of society wears a disturbed and unset- tled air. A restless spirit of revolution is every where apparent. View the workingsof the human mind, as developed in the daily aflairs of the world, in whatever light we may, we receive an uncom- fortable impression of instability and change. Under an hundred different names of reforms, and inno- vations, and improvements, we trace the progress of this all-prevalent mutation—remodelling, detac- ing, and tearing down. Now, it isa very nice question—and one which it is surely well worth our while to think and speak about, now and then—how is this characteristic and predominant spirit of the age to be guided and go- verned so as to brighten the prospects, and better the condinon of our race? He is sorely afflicted with ophthalmia who can perceive in the signs of the times nothing but omens of disaster to the for- tanesof the human family. All this spirit of in- quiry, and desire of change, and anxiety to attain to something higher and better, although accompanied by most melancholy extravagance, and pitiful folly, and positive evil, are yet all tokens of good. The time comes when, in the words of the eloquent Macauly, the extreme violence of opinion will sub- side—hostile theories correct each other, and a sys- tem of justice, truth and order be educed from the present chaos. Several of the clergy inthis city have lately en- deavored to interpret the signs of the times, and to utter warning against threatening and existing evils. Now, somehow or other, it has heretofore almest uniformly happened in our experience, that the clergy have failed in forming accurate conceptions of the characteristics and tendencies of the age, or the world’s progress. They have seen everything through ecclesiastical spectacles, and society, like the interior of a cathedral lighted by windows of painted glass, has worn in their eyes not its own hue, but that derived from the orthodox medium of vision. Hence their mistakes, and hence their failure in discovering and applying a corrective to the prevalent errors and false theories of the day. Dr Spring, a man of distinguished talent and un- -obtrusive piety, followed on last Sunday in the s'eps of Dr. Wainwright, and gave a sermon on the im- morality of the age. Much of this discourse was appropriate, seasonable and just—but there was also much of it which added confirmation to our opinion that Dr. Spring, with many of his clerical breth- ren, does not exactly understand the age, and mis- directed a great deal of valuable spiritual artillery. There are two standing subjects of assault, against which the clergy of Dr. Spring's creed uniformly direct their weapons, when discoursing of the wickedness of the age. From time immemorial these bugbears have maintained as lawful and re- cognized an existence, as the raw-head and bloody- bones ot the nursery. They are Popery and the Press. As the manner in which Drs. Spring and Wainwright, in common with their respective brethren, have treated these topics, is so admirably illustrative of their general ignorance of the world around them, we will occupy a paragraph or two in its exhibition. First, as to Popery. Who that knows any thing whatever of the present actual condition of the Ro- man Catholic Church in this country, and all over the world, can repress a smile when hearing Dr, Spring express in such pathetic strains, his fears that Popery is rapidly advancing to unlimited su- premacy? It is the very insanity of sectarianism to suppose that any system of ecclesiastical despotism can ever in our world regain ascendancy over the minds and bodies of men. We tell Dr. Spring and Dr. Wainwright, that without a tythe of their theo- logical knowledge, we have been enabled long ago to perceive, that the “anti-christ” of the sacred writings—the Popery of their terrified dreams—lost its dominion and authority when the union of Church and State received its death blow. A spi- rit has taken wing which is destined to carry civil and religious liberty all over the world, and it has not been refused admission into the Roman Catho- lie Church. Popery is now a ‘mere religious sect. The various religious denominations in our land, may be regarded asso many families—all with the lineaments of one common stock, all seeking the same end, all worshipping the same God, but each following out in its own way the great interests to which all are bound. It is only the blunderers of bigetry that leads any one section to suppose that the increage and prosperity of another must neces- sarily involve the destruction of its hopes and the prostration of its independence. Instead of seeing cause for alarm and grief, and invective, in the prevalence even of the most extravagant religious opinions—Mormonism, Millerism, and the other so- called delusions of the day, Dr. Spring should dis cover additional calls on his charity, and zeal, and forbearance. In all of these erroneous systems, we ean find more or less truth, and Dr. Spring should seek rather to fortify and strengthen that truth, and so get rid of the error whichjchoaks its growth, than to pour eut anathemas on their followers, and ex- cite other professing Christians to make fierce and unholy war upon them It is full time that the hue- and-ery system fshould be laid aside in theological controversy. Then, as to the Press—what blunders do Dr Spring and his fellow laborers commit! They seem to overlook altogether in their reproofs, that portion of the press which has been most notérious- ly culpable—the political party newspapers. These are the prints, which couducted by men destitute of moral prineiple—destitute of christian feeling— destitute of one particle of philanthropy, have pol- luted the public mind—inflamed the worst passions of the human heart—disseminated the most demoralising doctrines—and breathed their corrupt and peisonous influence into every corner. These have been the menwho have disseminated prin- ciples whose appropriate fruits have been seen in univeral commercial depression—in wide-spread faithlessness to public and private trusts—and in the almost total annihilation of mercantile integrity and honor. These have been the authors of those ca- lamities by which so many thousands of our citi- zens have been disgraced and ruined,and the nation- al honor itself been jeopardised and defamed.— ‘These have been the men who first multiplied to a Tuigousextent our banking institutions, and then robbed them. These have been the men who have plundered the widow andthe orphan,and battened onthe ruin and desolation which they themselves had wrought. But are these the men who meetre- buke in these,periodical pulpit visitations? ‘ It is manifest thatthe clergy, generally speaking, jo not yet understand the present state of society They cannot, therefore, enter on the work of its reform, or on the guidance of the spirit of the age, with efficiency and power. How and by whom,then, is the work to be done? That we will discuss in another article. In the meantime let the reader ponder on what we have said. It is worth a thought, and every man hasa concern in the matter wants a jury to give him $500 for a very serious hole, rent, or damage, we have made in his cha- racter. To-morrow a full report will be given in the Herald, together with a memoir of the chevalier. Menicat. Movemenis.—A very important move- ment has been recently originated, for the purpose of throwing open to the medical profession the vast resources which the Bellevue Hospital possesses, but which have hitherto been almost altogether un- developed and unemployed. This hospital 1s one of the most commodious and largest institutions for the treatment of the sick in the world. The opportuni- ties afforded in its numerous wards, of studying eve- ry form of disease,are not inferior to any of the most celebrated hospitals in Paris or London, and in some respects the Bellevue Hospital is superior to them. among the patients, and the number of important, remarkable and instructive cases which are every year to be met with in the institution, is very great. Yet, withall these immense advantages the Belle- vue Hospital has been of very little value to the a dozen pupils have been the only recipients of its made by a number of the most talented and influen- tial members of the profession in this city, for the purpose of effecting the reorganization of the hospi- tal, on broad and liberal principles. Drs. Mott, Revere and Pattisen of the newschool, Drs. Parker, Gilman and J. M. Smith of the Crosby street Col- unconnected with either school, are the leaders in this movement. The standing, character and abili- ties of these gentlemen are well known, and the frendly union of the interests of both schools of the profession generally,furnishes reasonable grounds of anticipating full success in carrying out the proposed plan. It 1s proposed to constitute a Medical Board, com- posed of six physicians and six surgeons, to be ap- pointed by the Common Council, and to whom shall be entrusted the management of the Alms House and Alms Hospital. The members of this Board shall visit in rotation the patients in the Hos- pital—four-consultations on the propriety of opera- tions, &c., and deliver clinical lectures on the cases in the house. The visiting physicians and sur- geons will perform their duties gratuitously. The Medical Board are to be authorised to nominate and appoint four Resident Physicians, and two Me- dical Assistants. Clinical Wards are to be desig- nated, and students admitted to them on payment of a moderate fee. We consider this project to be most praiseworthy. If carried out fully, with spirit and liberality, it will advance to an incalculable extent, the cause of me- young practitioners, very different from that now annually turned out of our Colleges. 11 is indeed have never studied diseeses in the ward, and in the blindly on during at least the first few years of prac- sesses, profitably employed, according to the pro- posed plan, we would soon have a practical School of Medicine and Surgery, which eould suffer no- thing in comparison with St. Bartholomew’s or the Hotel Dieu. We have been led to look on this movement with the greatest confidence in its success from our know- all private differences, and seem disposed to go on with cordiality and good feeling. The great obsta- cle hitherto to the success of medical movements in this city has been the jeMous animosity existing be- tween the members of the profession. But wehave already seen what union and friendly co-operation the prosperity and usefulness of the association of Medicine and Pharmacy.” This has already done more to improve the science of pharmacy and to pro- mote the imporiation and sale of genuine medicine, than all that the individual exertions of our best physicians could have done in years. We look onall these movements as extremely im- portant, and we will cheerfully do all in our power to aid the respectable and benevolent men who are engaged in them. Urs anp Downs.—While the Presbyterian con- gregations are breaking up and selling out their churches, the Methodists seem to be goingjahead, pal church in Twenty seventh street, near the Third avenue, was dedicated to the service of God on Friday last. The dedicatory prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Bangs. Rev. Dr. Olin, President of the Wesleyan University, delivered the sermon. ‘The Rey. John Dempster, of this city, preached in the evening. : What is the reason of the contrast between the progress of these two respectable sects? The Meth odists are generally quiet, amiable, loving people— who do business with small capitals, on cash princi- ples. The Presbyterians are always in hot water with Popery—always fighting the great Red Harlot, and are very ambitious of splendid churches. Their principle of progress is opposition, not love—hence the difference in their success among sinners. One Presbyterian church has been sold to pay its debts— and another is in the market—while the Methodists are increasing, multiplying, building, and doing good through love and affection. Molasses always catch- es more flies than vinegar. Onvuncn or tar Ascension.—What is the diffi- culty in this church? Can any body tell ? Srepuen ALLEN, who has just been appointed President of the Life and Trust Company, was not a trustee of the company at the time of the embez. zlements committed by Nicoll, the plausible Secre- tary, who decamped the other day If he had been, ve jo not believe that they would ever have taken place. was made chairman of the investigating committee. Afterwards, the directors, a board of most respecta- ble men, unanimously insisted upon his taking the Presidency, to which, though not without reluctance, ne wees Li ig to consent. is worthy of remark, that althongh a large ma- jority of the directors are whigs, ther hate bought it necessary tothe safety of their institation to put it under locofoco management. There are rogues in all — ae pang pd in all, but it appears to » that the sturdiest and most i i min the teste go party. tant octigerra ny e statement of the value of the st Lite and Trust Company, us given by the invecdins Danie. B. Tavumanas, Juper or rie Suventon Count.—The “ Post” of last evening makes a vio- jent attack on this gentleman, because he is an ap- plicant for re-appointment by Governor Bouck, al- ledging that “long time ago,” while writing for a , i ting committee, we presume will ( newapaper, he served up some individuals belonging pes, scrapie than exaggerated. We maleunnnie, to the democratic party. If this be a disqualifica- | Mr. Allen and his associates, threw out in trees’ timate of the resources of the company, every th en : hing that was in the least doubttul. Under the snperinter dence of Mr. Allen, the institution cannt fail to go on prosperously.— Post tion, what becomes of the many attacks made by this self-same “ Post” on members ef the same par: ty? Can they show clean hands 7 The notice which we published yesterday calling | Wall street— Natives of almost every clime are to be found | °&" dical science. We would then have a class of | clause, and reinstating the bill originally manifestly unreasonable to expect that students who | desire to avail themselves ol inspection room, can do any thing but blunder hes great rate. We find that a new Methodist Episco- | aigo private Mitchell, opposite Port Dallas, on Wuia Moxauiry anp Honesty—Fenntmorg Cooper anp CoMMANDER McKenztx:~Every ‘now and thén, our amiable friend of the Courier § Enquirer—te diable boiteux of seized with a most tremendous fit or I those persons who had uny unlucky ac- } distemper, which is as violent and fatal as the quaintance with'that preux chevalier, PETER RIER- | cholera, beginning with a prodigious spasm and SEN, the Dang, brought to our office vesterday, } ending in a quiet sprawl. Towards the close of last week, the Courier showed decided premonitory symptoms of a savage fit of patriotism, honesty and principle. Yesterday another spasm took place of the same type, accom- panied with seyeral-awful convulsions, on Fenni- more Cooper, pirates, patriotic principle and Gom- mander McKenzie, all mixed ap together. We are really sorry fer our amiable friend of the Courier. If these fits are permitted to come on so savagely, we shall never be able to mend his calf, or set him up firmly on his pins. Besides such ebullitions of passion are go very curious, that they set every body to thinking and enquiring “what can the matter be” The particular oppositien to the street-cleaning contract, may look very honest and virtuous—but there are reasons for every thing in the physical, as trial. The best joke of all is, that the chevalier | well as in the political world. We learn from good whig authority, that the Courier establishment re- cently presented a bill for printing decuments to the Corporation, amounting to about $2,500. This bill was referred to a committee for examination, con- sisting of some of the same persons who had the management of the street contract. On investi- gation, it was found that the Courier had over charged, and the committee accordingly cut down the bill to $1200 or thereabouts, Now, on this statement of facts, can it be that the Courier attacks the street contract, because they were cut out of $1200 in thegr printing bill ? It looks very much like it. The loss of $1200 in these days is enough to give any one a fit of honesty, principle, piety and patriotism. The ebullition of the Courier on Fennimore Coop er is less excusable. But we suppose Fennimore take care of that himself. The idea, however, of charging Cooper with the guilt of Spencer, be- cause Cooper wrote the Water Witch, and other novels, is excruciatingly philosophical. On the same principle, one Mr. William Shakspeare must be guilty of all the crimes and offences committed tor medical profession. A resident physician and half } ‘h¢ last two hundred vears; for his works,represent- ing the characters of all sorts of offenders, from cow- benefits. Now, however, a movement has been | ®d8 to cutthroats, have been more read than any other book, except the Bible in these latter days.— Fennimore, however,' can cure his own corns. From Auzany.—As was anticipated, Edwin Cros- well, of the Albany Argus, was elected, on Satur- day, State Printer, by the Legislature, having re- ceived the entire demoeratic vote of both houses, lege ; Dr. Richard S. Kissam and one or two others | while Horace Greeley received that of the whigs. At a caucus of the democratic Senators, held on Saturday evening, Ebenezer Mack, of Ithaca, was nominated for printer to the Senate. The ballot stood as follows :— For Ebenezer Mack, 10 ¢ one eee 6 “ Carroll & Cook, 2 Mr. Mack was then declared to be unanimously nominated. In the Senate on Saturday, Mr. Lawrence report- ed against printing the report of the Comptroller re- lative to the contracts on the Erie canal enlarge- ment between Albany and Troy, which gave rise to along debate, and the report was finally disagreed to, and the report of the Comptroller ordered printed. No other business of public importance was per- fected. In the House or Assemsty, Mr. E. Srrone, from the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was re-committed the bill to ex- tend the time for the collection of taxes of 1842, with instructions to amend it, by masking it applica- ble by name to the several towns which had applied for an extension—reported the bi!l amended in con- formity to the order of the house. Mr. Srratton moved to amend the report of the committee, by striking out all after the enactin; i Teporte by Mr. Strong—[being a Ree Jaw extending the time for the collection of taxes in ail such towns and cities of the state eros New he as should et it, and comply with the conditions. } ir. Srratron’s amendment was, after a debate. h lasted nearly the whole day, agreed to, an the bill, so amended, was ordered toa third reading, tice. Were the vast facilities which Bellevue pos- | and the House adjourned. Court Martian in Puapecraia.—tThe tollow- ing extract from the “ Philadelphia Times,” con- tains some information relative to the Court Martial in that city :— Court Martiat ox Ligvr. Tanst.t.—The Court martial now sitting at the Navy Yard in this city, to try Lieut. Tansill, of the Marine corps, has brought ledge of the fact that its originators have merged | Out some alarming facts as to the never-to-be-for- gotten Florida war, and ei mere concerning the “Flotilla” cf perso under Lieut. McLaughlin. . The specifications under the charges before pub- lished, set forth the publication of accusations, alle- ed to be falee, in reference to the commanding of- cer, Lieut. McLaughlin, and scandalous to tle service ; and set forth, further, the denial of author- ship by Lieut. Tansill, of the letters inthe St. Au- amonget respectable practitioners can accomplish, in | gustine News, out of which this trial has grown. Ttis alleged that Lieut. McLaughlin caused many formed last surimer under the title of the “College | [*fs0ms '0 be flogged with an illegal number of lashes—as many as 36 at one time. \ n 3 ‘hat he, at In- dian Keys, built, with ublic funds, a house under the name of Ho: ni 1, which was never used as such, but occupied by himself and family asa private resi- dence, while the sick had not salient accommo- dation. Thathe employed the carpenters upon this house while the ‘* canoes” in use of the expedition were unsafe, for want of repairs; and that the whole service rendered by the expedition under his (Lieut. M’s) command was of no more importance than to kill and wound some four or five men, wo- men and children, at an expense of some hundreds of thousands of dollars. According to the evidence of Sergeant Webber ot the Marines, more than one dozen lashes were given to a man at one time ; once at Cape Sable to Corporal Smith—he was reduced to the ranks, and building, preaching, increasing and improving, at a penned with two dozen—Corporal Fosterthe same. rivate Burrows was punished with two dozen, faa , two do- zen; private Hall,with two dozen—Sergeant ce was reduced to the ranks, and punit two dozen—also Sergeant Matthews the same. John Moore, seaman, between ee, and seventy lashes, remanded and punished with between two and three dozen ! Two of them were punished by Lieut. M, in person, the others by other officers!!! The men of the < ition were punished for drunkenness. The icers themselves say that their conduct, generally, was remarkable for tem- pnece, Private Shaeffer was punished for firing is rifle and changing the cylinder and for being in- solent. Lieut. Sloan, of Marines, was ordered to punish him with four dozen lashes, un diflerent days, naming the offences, é Francis’s Mantro.p Waiter.—We would call the attention of our readers to this article. As we have them in use in our office, we can speak of them with confidence, as being the greatest article ever introduced for writing letters and other docu- ments, where one or more copies are required. Our reporters can make four or five copies of a report, all as legible and indelible as if written with an or- dinary pen and ink, and in less time than a single one by the ordinary process. If there isa merchant in town who has not one of these very useful and ingenious contrivances, we would say, “ step up to the captain’s office.” Reporters in all halls of legis- lation, banks, public offices, &c. would find it to their satisfaction to have exact fac-similes without any extra trouble or expense. They are to be found Mr. Allen was elected a trustee after the at the store of the proprietor, L. Francis, 83 William tact of the defalcation had been discovered, and | street, corner Maiden Lane, New York. Bankrupt List, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK. asihecy W. Morse, New York, trader. Joseph P. Dean York, steamboat captain, Ann Bennett Hays, New York. Jacob Arnold Howard, New York, late merchant. Samuel D, Walters, New York, agent. Albert H. Dorr, New York, broker. Epenezer T. Lane, Brooklyn. Caleb F. Gilmer, New York, merchant. Orlando J Moore, New York. James P. Shatton, New York, dentist. ‘Wm. B. Willis, New York. Henry Bansher, New York, Thomas G. Hepburn, New Jacob Rowe and Orren A. compulsory. Jas B.Glentworth, New York, merchant. Amory Gamage, New York, broker. bre ‘ing, New York, Naw York rs othony D. Maintain, New York, merchant Abrahem Merritt, New York, boot maker rk, late inn-keeper. Williams, Poughkeopsie, Rerorr or THE Speciat ComMIrreR ON THE Co! ‘rract For, CLEANING Stxeets.--The substance of this report (which is very long,) especially that part which states the reasons for not giving the contract to Bartlett Smith, nor the Messrs. Cumming, we have already published. The reasons,ag stated, vre the ** want of good faith” on the part of those pro- posing. There were eighteen proposals in all, as follows :— Prorosars Receivep.—No. 1. Bartlett Smith, a 932. Peter McLaughlin and Owen McCabe offer as sureties, with their essent in writing. No. 2.—Andrew Brady and Patrick Moore, $44,500. Charles O’Connor and Peter McLaughlin offered as sure- ties, with their assent in euene. . No. 3.—R. W. Baker, $46,000 for three years—$45,500 for four years, and $45,000 for three years, $45,000 for four years, and $45,000 for five years, James B, Murray and Charles O. Blewin offered as sureties, but no assent. No.4.—John P. Cumming, and Thomas Cumming, jun. at $45,000 for five years—$50,000 for four years, and $55,000 for three years. Thomas Susseeng ‘and James Pollock offered as sureties, with their assent in writing. Ne. 5.—John Arbuckle and Peter Irwin, 17,000 — Henry Brevoort, And. Canigan and David 8- Jackson of- fered as sureties, but no assent given. 4 No. 6.—-George Law, Edward Mills, and Minor C. Story for three years, at $65,500—four years $61,000—five years $59,000. Dyken and Alstyne offered assureties, but no assent elven, vat it given. : james B. Taylor, Oliver Johnson, and William $64,450. No sureties offered, No. 9.—Joseph Britten for three years, at $70,000—four years at $67,000—five years at $64,500. Revere C. Werten- dyke offered aa surety, with his assent in writing. No. 10.—Nath. Reed and Edwin Townsend for three years, at $78,000—four years at $74,500—five years at $69,850. Daniel W. Townsend and George T. Rapelje offered as sureties, with their assent in writing. No. 11.—George Eichell for $70,000. James Rowe and Horace Butter oftered as sureties, with their assent in writing. No. 12.—Zebedee Ring and John Wight $70,000 at for five years; at $75,000 for four years, at $80.000 for three ears. John and George Ring and Thomas J. Burns, of- jered as sureties, with their assent in writing. No. 13—Chas. M. Graham, Jr., Marsellus Eells and ‘Thomas Carnley, at $75,000 first year, at $72,500 for se- cond year, at $70,000 for the remaining three years—Chas. M. Graham, John Randall, and Richard F. Carman, offer- ed as securities with their assent in writing. No. 14.—Jefferson Berrian, Alex. Lawrence, Forsyth Labagh, and Sylvanus S. Ward, at $72,000 for five years, ,000 for four years, $74,500 for three ares Alexander jasterton, Robt. Smith, Isaac Labagh, John Van Nos- trand, J Tucker, Stephen Tucker, Stephen Wray, John 8. Harkness, Thomas Crane, offered as sureties, with their assent in writing. No, 15.—Robt, Pettigrew, $75,000—Thos. Cumming and Daniel F. Tiemann offered as sureties, but no assent ven, 8 No. 16.—J. & W. P: Wallace, for five years, at $75,830, for four years at ape 90, for three years at $79,621 60, for two years at $81,517 25, forone year at $83,413 00— Johnson & Lowden effered as sureties, with their assent in writing. : No. 17.—George Welsell and Philip Pietch, for $78,000— Oliver Cobb, W. Willis, Thos. Peers, and Abraham Pietch offered as sureties, but no assent given. No. 18.—James B. Curtis $106,000. Smith Deming, Charles Wyckoff and E. 8. Marvin offered as sureties, with their assent in writing. Exrenses or CLEANING STREETS ice 1832 To 1842, INCLUSIVE. Year. Grossamount — Received for _ Balance of . pad. manure. expense. 1832, $67,917 60 28,929 36 28,983 24 1833, 76,124 59 30,279 50 45,845 09 1834, 77,295 36 17,874 48 59,420 88 1885, 114,755 23 36,788 93 71,966 30 1886, 179,495 72 41,836 68 187,649 04 1837, 166,244 03 47,700 86 118,543 22 1833, 146,906 51 47,247 02 99,709 49 1839, 145,600 00 50.335 94 95,164 06 1840, 149,930 65 BA711 72 111,218 93 1841, 149,163 05 33,964 74 115,298 31 1842, 181,957 35 44,829 26 87,028 09 Nots —The statement ofthe ex includes the unsettled account of e, the late Super- intendent; but does not contain the $5000 delivered to the Mayor by Mr. Ward, and said to have been expended in cleaningthe streets.” Including that amount, the gross sum for cleaning streets, or chargeable to the Depart- ment therefor during Mr. Gage’s incumbency, is $76,119 94, for the first six months of the year—against which is to be audited $27,379 16, leaving a balance of expenditure in Mr. Gage’s six months of $47,741 78. For the last six months of the year, under Mr. Ward, the gross expendi- ture is $61,847 41, from which is to be dedueted for re- ceipts $17,451 10, leaving a balance of expenditure of $44,866 81, and making the whole nett expenditure of the year $92,128 09. nsesof the year 1842. City Intelligence. Atrrorp Fravp.—Josiah Flagg, of 245 Greenwich street, appeared at the lower police office yesterday, and entered complaint against Isaac J. Wood, who keeps an office at 218} Broadway, under the American Museum, to the following effect : That he stepped into Wood's office on the 18th instant, and asked if he had any Philadel- phia funds to sell, or could draw on any firm or house in ‘at city for a small amount. Wood replied in the affirma. tive, and stated that he could draw a bill of exchange for the sum of $200 and upwards, if it was desired. Flagg stated that he wished a draft for $75 only, which was given by Wood, drawn upon Williams & Co., to the order of R. H. Kilmer, and the money paid by Flagg to Wood. Kil- mer took the draft with him to Philadelphia, and on pre- senting it to the firm of Williams & Co. for payment, was informed that Wood had no funds in their possession, and also that they hed his receipt in full of all demands, given in the month of June or July last, which they showed him, Returning to this city, and be lieving that Wood intended to act fraudulently » he was arrested last evening by officer Davis, and taken to the police. In his examination, he stated that having had dealings with Williams & Co.,he supposed that he had tunds in their possession, and upon ascertaining from complainant that such was not the case, he was prepared to return the amount of money he had received for the draft, and left the office with the officer for that purpose. Lorreny Poricy Case.—A few weeks since Isaac J. Wood, who keeps an office in Broadway, and Henry E. illard, were complained against by George Sanford, for selling lottery policies, through their agent, Abraham Cauldwell, in the Jersey lottery. A warrant was issued for their arrest, and when the officer went to the office of Wood for that purpose, he presented a document from the Recorder, in which it was stated that he had entered curities for his appearance at the Court of Sessionsto an- swer the charge. Tue Countenrsit Gano.—Upwards of one hundred counterfeit $3 notes on the Exchange Bank of Salem, Mass., were passed at various grocery and dry goods stores, on Saturday night last, by a gang of counterfeiters, some dozen of which have been arrested. The following were recognised yesterday by persons to whom they had passed notes, and were fully committed for trial: Nicholas Gildersleeve, alias “Old Dick;” Mrs. Elizabeth Case, Ma: Shepherd, mother of Charles,sent to state prison last Satur- day, Gustus Harrison, Eliza Campbell, and Daniel Velsor. Persons who have received any of these notes will aid the police, by calling at the lower office in Centro-street this morning, and giving their names to officers Relyea a1 Kellinger, or to the police magistrates. The following ersons have also been arrested, and are now in the City rison, where they can be recognized :—Stephen Tho- mas, Susan Moore, Jacob Lewis, John Murphy, Mary Jerolomon, George Post and Charles Jerolomon. Common Council. Boanp or Avprnaen.—-Monday, Jan. 234,—-Alderman Woodhull, President, in the chair, and all the Aldermen resent. . Petitions presented and referred.—-From Hannah G. Earll, for lease of scales at Tompkins Market. From A. Lockwood, for damages in opening and widening Chapel street. From citizens of 17th Ward, to re-appoint I. L. Heyer day police officer of 17th Ward—referred to Com- mittee on Police. A petition to it the Female Orphans’ Asylum three hundred loads of manure was, after consid- erable debate, adopted, by a vote of 13 to 12. A communication was received from John H. and Thos. Cummings, jr., offering a to the decision of the committee in giving the contract for sweeping the streets to Britton, Carnley and Townsend. They allege that they ofiered to take the contract for the sum of $45,000 per annum, in good faith, while it was given to the above named ‘contractors for $64,000, and therefore asked the appointment of a committee to in ite the matter. m motion, it was laid on the t Report of ' Committ committee, Alderman etd relative to giving out the contract for cleaning the reets:— It appears fromthe committee’s report that Alderman Davies was in favor of giving the contract to the Messrs. Pumusing but upon further consideration of the subject he gave his assent to the contract as now made. It also appears that Mr. Britton at first made his preposal alone, but at the suggestion of the committee that one or two other persons should unite with him in order to insure the fulfilment of the contract in case of death or removal, the names of Carnley & Townsend were added. Another fact is the expense of cleaning the public markets, which is about per annum, has not heretofore been included in the expenses for street cleaning, but it is now to be in- cluded in this contract—this would bring it down to about $60,000 per annum. The committee also say that the doard distinctly refused to ruct them to give the con- tract to the lowest bidder: a sentiment sanctioned by a former board when acting 'pon this same subject. Alderman Mantin stated that he presented a protest to the committee at the time the contract was signed. Alderman Baxis said they had no power to receive the protest, and therefore they refused it. Alderman Mantis then called for the reading of the sper which was complied with. He states in it that refused to acquiesce in the contract, because other persons had pat in for smaller sums, and offered good se- curity forthe eed gar pot it. Alderinan Purvy said that the committes had no power toquestign the faith of any person offering to take said contract at any price, as long as the security offered was responsible. He asked what right the committee had to make aselection by any other rule, He contended that the preposal of Bartlett Smith for 24,900 per annum, was made in good faith; that his securities, Charles O’Connor and Peter McLaughlin were every way responsible, aud was the duty of the committee to accept the lowest bid, provided the security was satisfactory. Alderman Groxey moved thatthe report be published in all the corporation papers, and that double the number of copies usually ordered be printed for the use ofthe members. Alderman Lrowaro contended that if the duties per. tormed by the committee had been properly done, it would not have taken a volume to have explained the manner in which it was done—that the good faith that ap- peared to prompt the committee was of a political cast, and not mch as was creditable to persons having the wel: fare of the city at heart—that the great increase of clean. * Maiden lane, New York. ing the streets in 1830, arose from the result of t fire and the increase of wages. He asked from what data, and what kind of 3 this committee to decide that they could not take the contracts offered under those to whom it was given, because they were too low? That the firm of Cumming & Co., who had to take the contract at $45,060, were responsible men, and in ‘every way able to perform the contract. That this com- mittee had, as Aldermen, sworn to do their. duty honestly and consejentiously, and could they say they had ed that duty in the decision they had made, w fented a diffe anf pre- rence of $200,000 above those offered by other contractors. He concluded by moving that the whole subject be referred to a committee. Alderman Lee stated that if the object of the committee was retrenchment and reform, why so ra Bive it to the lowest bidder? What other ol ject could this commit- tee have in such a decision except to make political ra tal?’ Hethen offered a resolution to the effect, that the committee had violated the confidence of the board in giv- ing out this contract, and that they deserved the censure of the board for such conduct. The motion then came up to print the report, when Alderman Puapy saidthel such a course w sanction the proceedings of the committee, which he wes opposed to. Alderman Batis said that the motion to print was the ordinary course, and therefore he had recommended it. Alderman Davis said that the ordering of the report on file and to print, did not sanction the acts of the commit. tee, but was the usual course. Alderman Lronaxp said that he wished the report referred to the’ Sclect Committee, with the other pa- pers, as it could be then referred tr. Alderman Punpr said he was in favor of laying on the table and printing, and that he then wished to bring the Board to a correct vote upon the subject. He then offered a resolution to the effect that the Board refused to cenfirm the centract made by the Committee with Britton, Carnly and Munsell. Alderman Puxpy then offered a protest of the democra- tic members of the Board tothe conduct of the Commit tee in giving out the contract, which was not read at this int. Pian Lxonanp renewed his motion to refer the re- port to a Special Committee, ‘The Chair decided that the report must go on file. Alderman Davies said that he hoped the matter would be reterred to a ba spree meron he believed that any investigation would lead to the same result arrived at by the present Committee. ‘Alderman Lex moved to amend the previous motion, by Jay: ing the report on the table and print. Alderman Punpy asked if the protest of the minority should be read, as he wished the antidote to cid with the rison. He said that the minority had their; rights here,and lieved that they represented a majority ef the people. He contended that there should be no partizan feeling on this subject, as it was too much the case that that same old coon was lugged in here on all questions— (applause and clapping of hands in the lobbies ‘The Earsivent.—Mr. Heys, ‘you will sce that order is kept in the lobbies, and ifnot, those who are disorderly must be turned out. Alderman Punpy said that he wished to be heard further. The Paresipent decided that he had spoken several times on the subject, and therefore dec! that he was out of order. 7 Puxpr.—The mojority here, 1 thank God, will find themselves in a reverse ion before another year. Alderman D. called the neations question to print. ‘Alderman Puapy asked if the report of the minority could be read. Alderman Smit moved to amend by having the mino- rity protest printed with the report of the majority. Alderman Davies and Jonss objected. The ayes and vere callod, and resulted in a refu- sal to read the protest at thi: peas of pron eta: ‘The motion to print the protest of the minority was then taken up. Alderman Davies moved that the protest of Alderman Martin be printed, which was decided in the negative by a strict party vote. Alderman Leonarp moved that the whole subject be laid upon the table, which was decided in the negative by a strict party vote. Alderman Davies then moved that the protest of Alder- man Martin the minority of the committee, be added to the majority report and printed, which was adopted. Alderman Punpy then meved that the protest of the mi- nority be read, which was acceded to. This report contends that the contract should have n given to the lowest bidder who had offered respon- le security, and that the term should have been for one year instead of five. Alderman Purpy then moved that the protest be laid npon the table and printed. ‘The Chair decided that the motion was not in order, but that the motion to refer the protest of the Messrs. Cum- ming to a special committee, was the subject pendin g Aldermon Punvy appealed from the decision of the Chair, and after some discussion the question was put, “Shall the Caair be sustained?” which was lost by a vote of 7 to7. Alderman Purpy then renewed his motion to print the rotest. ‘At this stage of proceedings Mr. Hays, the Sergeant-at- pte of the Boord’ of Aldermen, discovered Peter Rier- sen, the Dane, seated behind Aldermen Crolius aud Smith, and imto withdraw into thelobby, which he did ion. ] Alderman Davis moved to divide the question by mov. ing that the Sas oges laid upon the table. Alderman Batis moved to chi e the — of the clerk relative to the appeal from the decision of the ‘a previously given, as he believed there was a 0. The motion to lay the protest of the minority members of the Board on the table, was lost a vote of 8 to 8, Alderman Underwood absent, and Alderman Crolius vo- in the negative with the democratic members. ‘he motion to print was then put and lost by a vote of 8 to 8, Alderman Crolius voting with the democratic mem- bers. Purpr—Mr. President where is the paper now ? It has been refused to be laid upon the table, and also refuse to be printed. Paestoxnt—The paper 18 still befere the board, as it is not disposed of. Purpy.—I withdraw the protest for the present, with an understanding that Lahall present it again when consider. ‘necesary: ‘Alderman Davies stated that it was alleged that the Common Council had no power to bind their successors. That such reasoning was fallecious, asa resolution had passed this board, by a.unanimous vote, to sweep the streets by contraet for three years. Not only that, but Stephen Allen, by the consent of the Common Council had entered into a contract with the New York Gas Light Company, that was to continue for eabaa and which covered an expenditure ot about $80,000 per. an- num. He also cited an ordinance, passed in 1834, relative to the Croton water works, in which he asserted that the Common Council authorized a Committee to make con- tracts for any length of time, and under wnich over a wibias si dallags Wetaenpemtek tie keting seutantet that the {sum of $24,035 being that proposed by Bartlett Smith, as the price of his contract, would not pay the wages of the street sweepers alone at fifty cents per day. He therefore felt satisfied that such a contract cou! not be offered in faith, as it could not be performed for thet sum. He felt satisfied with his de- cision, as one of the committee, because by their decision they would save to their constituents $90,000 per annum, and therefore, like the girl who was going to be married, he felt as though he had done well, and he left it to others todo better. He further argued, that under this contract, the streets would be kept clean, which was not the case at this period. ; Alderman Leowanp replied at length, in the course of which he asserted that a contractor of intelligence and wealth had informed this morning that he would give the present contractors the sum of $100,000 for their contract, provided they would guarantee its validity, as he had be- come satisfied by arithmetical calculation, that the work could be done for $40,000 per year, and the sum of $20,000 be yielded as a clear profit. "(This contractor we under- stood to be James Pollock, formerly Alderman of the 16th ard] in 1837, ry ‘and was adopted, the num! The Bresident then selected the following: gentlemen os being fixed at five. members of the Inv Stewart, West, Purdy, Alderman Gronry asked to be excused, which was ne- gatived. Alderman Puroy then presented a resolution referring the proposals of Bartlett Smith, and Bradley & Moore, to the Special Committee, which was ed to. Alderman Carman moved that the Board now adjourn, which was lost. Several petitions were then referred. Alderman Carman moved that the Board adjourn. Alderman Geprry offered a resolution to abolish the of fice of Superintendent of Streets, and merge the offices of Health Warden, Street Inspector and Dock Master inte one appointment, which, by a suspension of the rules, was received and referred. s Alderman Davies then moved that the Board now ad- to which was adopted, and the Board adjourned to londay night next. ing Committee :—Aldermen yy and Hatfield. Cnatuam Tueatre.—There is no end to the at- tractions presented at this popular establishment, and the extraordinary crowds which nightly visit here, can surprise no one, when they consider the amount of talent employed, and the superior tact and energy of the enterprising manager. The audi- ence frequently consists of the most fashionable and wealthy families in the city, and the deep atten- tion paid to the performance of the most beautiful dramas, here enacted in a style of unequalled splendor, and the uproarious bursts of mirth which occasionally is produced by, the sons ef fun, who are here found in their greatest excellence, all plainly indicate the entire approbation of the com- munity. A capital bill is presented for this eve- ning, and we expect to see an unusual house. QG- Amenican Moseum.—Public curiosity is in truth an appetite which grows by what it feeds on. Barnum has been absolutely compelled by the daily increasing rush of visitors to see the wondrous dwarf, Tom Thumb, to re engage him, regardless of expenditure, and his levee yesterday, through the whole day, was crowded by the most respectable people in the city. The evening per- formances are conducted upon a scale of splendor befitting this popular establishmont,and great preparations aré making for the performance to-morrow afternoon, WE HAVE SEEN AN ARTICLE USED FOR that most distressing disease, the Piles, when sil, other remedies have {s }, and the patient given up in despair of ever being rid of that complaint, fith sagt lay ing success, that if we were not an eye-witness to th fact, we should feel inclined to say that there never was medicine that could have such undeniable power to con- trol the piles ; but now we have seen such aremedy that will cure the most inveterate cages, wa deom, it our duty ee facts to the public, and thore suffering with and let them know where the remedy he 4 Jd only, genuine, at 26 Magazine street, et id at 6 North Fifth street, Philadelphia, and Orlean: By Express rron Coney Istanp—{mrorTan Our express from Coney Island has just arrived, with the following intelligen Conzy Istanp, Jan. 10, 1848. rey oF THE SENATE, anD Housk oF R: A I ESENTATIVES— ‘The time has arrived for you, the representatives of free and enlighten ‘ople, to take in considera- tion those measures,and enact such laws, Which the present exigent state of the affairs of this free Island may need. Since your adjournment, much has tran- spired to give you wisdom by experience—I am sor- ry to say there are few who ‘will take Jessons in any other shape. I will call yon attention to the condi- tion of the Banks;'which I am convinced will take pretty much all of your time, cially as other things are but of minor import. The currency must be. attended to. It isfalee.in every part, to constitution of inited States was ever form- ed or ever could prescribe the compney. of these happy States. The States must regulate the curren- cy, in spite of every encroaching power, notwith- standing. The sixty-five Banks in this free Island have “commanded a becoming respect in all their movements. They have endeavored to regulate the currency to the best of their abilities. It has been found that the mode of keeping one dollar in specie to one hundred in bank psper, is of little use. You will learn by the Commissioners that if the sixty-five Banks were left perfectly free, they might cause the Island to flow with milk and honey. Itis suareatee with much propriety, that those useful and necessary institutions should be empowered to do in what manner they may see fit, as it can be plainly seen that paper passes current, and is more easy for the working-man to carry home ; and if pa- per is issued largely, it will most certainlym ke mo- ney, yen Heats, “ would therefore suggest to you whether it would not be best for you to purchase a site to erect six paper mills to manufacture paper for the accommo- dation of the Banks. It such measures be adopted, there could be no defalcation in any shape. I feel convinced, and I am of the opinion that you will be of the same thinking of myself, that we should endeavor to cause our {sland to flourish 60 well in internal improvements, that every man could, without the least possible inconvenience, be conveyed to his business places, or to church on the Sabbath, by means of railroads. 1 trust you will not failto see the urgency of soon applying your notable abilities to this all-important subject. The state of the Treasury is abundant with res- pect to paper, which do conceive to be the most convenient money in the habitable globe,notwith- meneiar what Bennett’s money articles may say or publish. : I would especially call your attention to the state of our Judiciary. mething must be done to carry out the law and law points. I would suggest if it would not be prudent to enact a statute of the worst kind, making it penal for any person to openly affirm that he understands any law of the land, unless he has faithfully served seven years in reading the ‘Revised Statutes.” I feel certain if such were in operation to check the folly and presumption among those who pretend tg know what they never, from the nature of the case, can, it would prove whole- some to the Commonwealth. Much more might be said, but Iwill leave the rest for you to reflect upon. In regard to the vast resources of this free Island, the “‘ mineral properties” are well deserving of our serious attention. It is a well known fact that those valuable clam banks belonging to the Common- wealth have caused much vigilance to protect them from the grasp of the avaricious mccain who in- fest every community since the discovery of Colum- bus. I would here wish to be expressly understood that I consider you far above having “ speculation in your eyes.” No, gentlemen, your gallant bearing has ‘won too much applause from a free prone to admit such a suspicion. Nevertheless, I would advise you to consider if it would not be more profitable to dispose ot all the clam'beds belonging to the Com- monwealth, as soon as circumstances will admit prudently go to do. ‘ ; t Although-we may possess sufficient territory in respect, to our Clam Beds, still I discover that we are entitled to immense quantity of Sand Clam beds bordering: on Lobster Canal, which has been not deserving of even the attention of the specula- tors. You will, [ trust, cause a survey. by several gentlemen, whom I may appoint, and who has no- thing to do these piping times of peace, but sing with ladies on the piano. There are several strong, and 1 may say well founded reasons to believe, that our happy Island abounds in the hidden places, with mines of precious metals, but they are bus of little use when we compare the great facility by which a pa- per mill can answer for a gold mine. ¢ Iwould most earnestly call your attention to the various complaints about defalcation. I teel certain that no man would become a defaulter, if he had enough money. I would say, if the banks where left untrammelled, they could issue sufficient for every man’s wants, and cause business to be un- paralleled in the annals of time. . Very much might be said of the frauds.practiced at the elections, but it can rightly be laid to the want of more bank issues in the country, which cer- tainly tend to lull the worst of disorders in peace and quiet. Much has been said and written con- cerning repudiating State debts, but I am satisfied from the genius of the people you honorably repre- sent, that Sch doctines vee eee a foothol in thi nm e paint te ourex- peda son eid beds,” and the facility of our eixty- five banking institutions to cause paper to pass for gold, to silence such base accusations. 1, trusting you will go to work in spirit and dispatch,will say no- thing more ; but leave all to your wisdom, which is quite unparalleled in legislation. _ Perer Fiummeny, Acting Gavernor. Joun Soapsuns, Secretary of State. Bupzil. U.S. Sm Detaware, Port or Rio vg Janerno, Sept. 25, 1842. Dear Bennetr— We have had quite a flare up between two of our countrymen in this city last week. The partiesare one of the pursers attached to our squadron, and the gentleman holding the office of naval store keeper, the particulars of which are as follows :— The former gentleinan, previous the election of Gen. Harrison, contracted a bet with an American, gentleman who was then in this city,upon the result of the election, and signed duplicate copies of their ugreement, by which the purser, in the event of the General’s election, stipulated to pay sixty dollars, through a friend, in New York, and the other bound himself in a like penalty, payable in Philade!phia, in the event of Van Buren’s success. e time afier the arrangement was made, such accounts were received in Rio as induced a general impres- sion that Harrison would be President, and the par- ties agreed to destroy the written documents upon the purser paying one half the amount in this city, instead of the United States. Owing to neglect, and one of the parties leaving the city, this wae not done, and the claim was purchase by the naval storekeeper for thirty dollars, who demanded the full amount. The obligation waspresented, and the officer promptly tendered the payment of theamount agreed, but which was refused, unless the whole amount was paid. The purser declined paying the whole amount, and left it optional with the other to accept the half here, or send it on to the United States, where the full amount would be paid. agreeably to the tenor of the obligation. Several unpleasant altercations subsequently took place upon the subject, and last week the parties met again, when it was renewed ~ the former gentle- man. After some angry words passing, the store- keeper 1 the Tin the face with his open hand. The latter then gave the other one of the most severe thrashings that perhaps has ever occur- red here, and was compelled by the bystanders to desist. They then parted, but happening to meet again in about half an hour, a second edition was enacted, with the same result. Every one hay thought that nothing but powder would be the con- clusion, but up to this time there has been no more of the affray, one party appearing satisfied with having received a public and complete | . and the other seems to be contented with having performed it. | - “ In the English and American circles here, consid- erable interest has been excited by the circulation, in manuscript, of a little romance entitled “Emeline or the Inconstant,” the scene of which commences in Salem, Massachusetts, and is transferred to Rio. oe heroine of the story is the young ms he igures In a commun the commander of o1 Nn vessels, ond who wrote the note published in that communica- tion addressed “ Dear Billy.” The portrait was so strongly drawn as at once to be recognized by every one here, and it has caused no little amusement on ship board. I understand it, is sent to the United States to be published, and if one of them reaches you, you will be able to judge something of the so- ciety of Rio, or at least some parts. of it Nothing new further than in uy former letters. Weare in port, heaven knows what for, as we are doing no- thing but performing the monotonous duty on board, and once in a while astroll through the dull streets of Rio. If you don’t soon manage to blow up the flames, we shall be compelled to quarrel among our- selves to keep from getting rusty, Can’t some of you editors throw a brand into some of your paragraphs that will help us out? Do, sir, for pity’s sake, say something that will make a commotion for our relief. Your's, &e. Perry. 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