The New York Herald Newspaper, January 30, 1843, Page 2

YORK HERALD. NEW JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Ja —in other words, de jewn editeur has opened, at his pape’s Henan office, North-West corner of Nassau and Fulton streets, a depot for the sale of all the fashionable and current Literature of the age. He means by this to take the wind out of the sails of Moses Y. Beach, and to confine that sleek old rat to his Jacksonville, Ulster and Malone shinplasters, inclu- ding also his oyster cellar. For a catalogue of the work for sale, see advertisement. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Ji His p< mark. New Yonx, 28th January, 1843. Defeat of the FE xchequer—Strength of the Guard Develsoped—Awful Position of the Government. On Friday last, a very remarkable and momen- tous movement took place in the House of Repre- sentatives. After a short debate, in which Mr. Fillmore and ©. J. Ingersoll made speeches, a vote was taken on the Exchequer plan of the President, and it was utterly defeated, by a vote of 193 to 18— a vote almost unprecedented im the history of any country—except that of Ceney Island. The whig and locofoco parties united together to put down the Exchequer—and the minority of eighteen de- velopes, philosephically, the exact number of the famous “guard,” which now support the adminis- tration of John Tyler in the House. Atthe commencement of the present Congress, (the Extra session) the ‘ guard” only numbered, in their most palmy days, about six or seven, in- eluding Mr. Wise, the head, and Mr. Proffit, the tail. In consequence of the recent'pleasant weather, the approach of a comet towards the orbit of the earth, and other philosophical phenomena, the “* guard” has increased enormously in bulk and quantity, and now numbers about eighteen or twen- ty. The following is the vote in favor of the Exche- quer scheme, being those members only who are strictly considered the ** guard :”— Foster, I.D. Jones, P. G. Goode, Morris, Bowne, Halsted, mcher, G. W. Caldwell, Hudson, Tillinghast, Cowen, Irwin, ‘T.W.Williams, Cushing, W.C. Johnson, Winthrop—18. To these we ought to add Messrs. Wise and Proffit, who were both absent in the temperance café of the capitol, and who are considered the principal leaders—Mr. Wise, a leader within the bar of the House of Representatives,and Mr. Proffit, a leader at the bar of Brown’s Hotel—thus forming the round number of “ twenty voices” who support the administration. f This isa most singular, pregnant, philosophical, and remarkable development. It shows that the ad- ministration, disconnected with any party, is utter- ly inefficient and powerless, for good oreyil. Itis in a state of suspended animation, which the whole patronage of the government, like one vast galva- nic battery, can’t start into life, “no way'you can fix it.” Adead frog would show more signs of vi- tality, on the application of a metallic conductor.— This development also indicates that the two orga- nised parties equally withhold their support from Captain Tyler—that all the efforts of the “guard,” for nearly two years, to create a party, have been powerless and ineffectual—that the government is rapidly approaching a most hopeless state of bank- ruptcy—and thet they cannot get through the next summer without calling an extra session to procure funds to pay for the absolute necessities of life, in- cluding pork and crackers for the chowder of the kitchen table. What is the financial position of the administra- tion? In debt about $30,000,000—with an annual revenue of about $14,000,000, and an annual expen- diture of $25,000,000, or more. If something, there- fore, is not done soon, the general government, with its vast financial power, will soon follow the Stat of Mississippi, Ilinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania, towards the highest cataract of Salt River. While the tariff of last year has utterly destroyed the reve- nue, the vast expenditures of the government re- main as they were. What can prevent the catas- trophe? What can avert utter bankruptcy? While the credit, the finances, the solvency of the govern- ment are thus rapidly going, all parties, whigs, loco- focos and guard, are very busy intriguing and ma- nouvering for the Presidency in 1844. Whatin the wide world are we coming to? Tur Somers TraGepy.—The Court Martial com- mences its session on Wednesday. It cannot be expected that much new light will be thrown on this melancholy affair, but the public mind will, doubt- less, be more satisfied by the institution of these proceedings. We will give ample reports of the progress of the proceedings. Finemen’s Bai.—This ball takes place to-night at the Park. Jt will be characterized by all the magnificence which has distinquished former oc- casions. The decorations are of the most splendid and beautiful description. But the chantable ob- jects of the entertainment aré of themselves amply sufficient to attract attention. Only a few tickets remain unsold, and all who have not yet procured tickets should make application without a moment’s delay. American Lanp anp Loan Orrice.—We per ceive that Mr. Wm. L. Simers has opened a Land and Loan office at 14 Wall street. We have known this gentleman for many years—and of his capacity and ability for such a business, there is no doubt. This is a very capital establishment for the purchase and sale of real estate, situated either in town or country. For further particulars, see advertisement in another column. Bowery Amraitneatre.—Welch’s entire com- pany make their appearance at this establishment to night, having vacated ‘Old Drury” for two even- ings to make way for the Firemen’s ball; and a dis- play of equestrian and other entertainments will be given never before witnessed in the Bowery. On ‘Wednesday they re-open at the Park with the new pantomime of the “‘Devouring Ogre,” a deseription of which will be found under our amusement head This pantomime has been in preparation for several weeks, and promises to be one of the most gorgeous affairs ever witnessed. New and superb scenerys painted by that superior artist, Mr. J. R. Smith, wi!) be among the first features of the piece. Cnatuam Turarre.—The new and elegant pan- tomime of the “Black Raven,” which has been got up in the most superb manner, is presented this evening, in connection with anew drama of power- ful interest, entitled “Crazy Jane.” The aston- ishing rapidity with which new plays are produced at this theatre, affords undeniable evidence of the enterprising spirit of the worthy manager—and the superior tact and ability displayed in the arrange- ment of the various characters, scenery, dresses, decorations, &c. incident to the pieces, deserve and in fact receive the cordial support of the theatre- going community. a City Intelligence. Paxvorep—It has been recently discovered that one of the last acts of Governor Seward was to pardon Isaac Wal- ters out of State Prison, to which he had been sentenced for perjury in testifying to the ownership of real estate in various parts of this city, to a .arge amount, in order to be received as bail for Otis Allen, who was let loose at the time on such security being entered. This is a disgrace- fal act Senrur Henry A. Harrott, (Peter Reiersen’s former reference in busintss,) recently convicted of obteining money from clerks under false pretences, was sentto the State prison last week. Also, Elizabeth Follensbee and Oharly Slaight, the “ touch and take” thieves. Dingler and Ross are still in the city prison—the former by order nd the latter by order of the eourt. ynout.—Both boards of Al¢ermen meet this evening at 5 o'clock. Much important business will pe transacted, and the report of Justice Taylor on police re- form willbe submitted to the)Board_of Assistant Alder. men. eli TD devil upon two sticks,” in Wall street, having pock- eted his $1700, including that ‘coal ash bill,” bid defiance tothe whigs of the Common Council, de- molished the contract committee, and annihilated Alderman Atwill, has now turned. his attention to “dry docks,” accompanied with a whisk of his tail at Feroando Wood. And first, it 18 very amusing to see this distinguish- ed financier of the Courier and Enquirer, taunting Fernando Wood for certain operations in the Phe- nix Bank, which are common te all the banks in the country. We have for a longtime been acquainted with the extent of Col. Webb’s talents asa finan- cier—nor are we alone in appreciating his talents— they are fully understood by the United States Bank, the Baltimore Trust Company, the North American Trust Company, and various other si lar institutions, not even excepting Mr. Comptrol- Jer Williamson’s department of this city, and the Committee on Police, Wateh and Prisons of the Board of Assistant Aldermen. But though well known as a financier, he has never been known as acivil engineer, in the matter of dry docks, wet docks, and all sorts of docks. Let us examine the matter. In Saturday’s Courier and Enquirer,there are seve- ral columns devoted to the subject of “sectional dry docks,” in opposition te * Gilbert’s Balance Dock,” recommended to Congress by Mr. Wood, in a late official report. Since the recent exposure by the whigs, of the Courier’s “ motives” in its late attack upon Alderman Davies and the contract committee, no one will of course suspect its motives in thus at- tacking Mr. Wood and Gilbert’s Balance Dock.— For our own part, we know but little of the relative merits of the two docks in question. Both have their advocates. That Corgress and the public at large may have the subject fully before them, and be prepared to forma correct judgment upon the subject, we have made some enquiries on the other side, and find that a great deal can be said of a Dry Dock at the naval station, Brooklyn. In the first place, there are numerous cliques of speculators,c. opposed to the construction of any deck whatever, at this station, as follows :— Cuigur 1st—That in favor of the removal of the station te Ward's Island ai om: ad _ “ to foot of 42d st., Hudson River gd © © New Brighton ath o« «© 4 4 Barn Tuland sth “« « « 4 Governor's Island These cliques have arisen from the fact that the shores, flatsand marshes of the Wallabout are unfit for the construction of a stone dock. Three exam- inations thereof have been made—first in 1826; 2d 1836; lastly in 1842. The soil arises from a semi- peat, mud, black, hard pan, coarse gravelly sand to a depth of one hundred feet. The hard pan ia but six feet, and consequertiy cannot sustain the super" structure of astone dock. The required expendi- ture at a proper site is estimated at $1,000,000, at the Brooklyn station {t would be an experiment; hence the examination of the hydrostatic or float- ing principle. The sectional process was first applied in this port in the winter of ’88-’89. It was a failure; the paten- tee could not construct from his project; others at- tempted to carry out the plan, and partially suc- ceeded. Thisdock has upset twenty times ;it 1s located at the foot of Jefferson street, E. R., a wit- ness of the felly and ignorance of the projector. At length the same patent right passed into the hands of respectable speculators, and the Rutger street sectional deck was built. It was constructed under th. direction of a worthy man and good me- chanic. Ttsmachinery was invented and applied by aonest, intelligent mechanics, but its plan and appli- cation are what they were at first. The process paten- ted has been retained, and constitutes its distinctive and patentable feature; and it is the use of this princi- pie, that gives merit to the structure. It is admitted to be a great dock, strong dock and a handsome dock; that it raises vessels high into the light, and air—too high for safety, being on the top of unstable, fexible sections Loading vessels on deck,leaving their holds filled with nothing but air, is a new application of hydrostatics. To carry the weight of a shipina ship, is an old safe practice. To place it on the top of sectional boxes and trust to other independent box- esto keep it there, andsteady the boxes and ship, is anew invention. There is a patent right for it.— Who, understanding it, would give a dollar for 1t? The balance dock is constructed with greater strength than that of a man of war. Its buoyan, power and strength are equal to 2,200tons. Its length and breadth are adapted to vessels of 400 tons. It has raised a dead weight of 1500 tons, in the shape of ballast, vessel, and cargo. Its excess of power is inevitable; there is no loss of power. A dock to raise a line of battle ship of 5,200 tons, would have a raising power of 15,000 tons ; its size would be 240 feet by 90. Its water ballast would be leas than 1000 tons for each side camel, which could be discharged upon the raising of a ship; rendering this dock the most buoyant process imaginable, and of a draft with a line of battle ship docked, not exceeding 11 feet. ‘The dispute among the various eligues involves but the appearance and apparent power of the two docks now in use; but a government commission was appointed to ascertain the merits of the two plans and process of construction. The authorities in favor of the Balance Dock of John S. Gilbert, who decide that it is decidedly preferable to any other floating plan, are :— Walter R. Johnson, Chief of the Bureau of Scientific Ex aminations at Washington, } Samuel Humphreys, Chief Naval Architect of the U. 8. Government. U.S. Navy. R. B. Kennon, of tl Samuel Hartt, Constructor, successor of Herry Eckiord, at the Naval Station, New York, etc. Foster Rhodes, Naval Constractor, New York Station. Baron Ghega, Chief Naval Constructor of the Austrian Government, and numerous other eminent Civil and Naval Engineers and ship owners. In addition to the above is the following testi- mony :— We, the undersigned, acquainted with the Balance Dock of John S. Gilbert—have witnessed its operation— have used it to dock and repair our vessel—and are con- vinced of its superiority over any known process of dock- ing :— New Yorx, Jan. 24, 1943. Boorman, Johnston & Co. Barclay & Livingston, Bouchand & Thebaud, McCrackan & Livingston, Zz Moses Taylor, John De Ruyter, Middleton & Co. L. P. de Luze & Volz, Davis, Brooks & Co. Aymar & Co., Siken & Ironside, John A. Moore, Oelrichs & Kruger, 8. T. Nicoll, Schuchardt, Favre &Co. —_D. A. Kingsland & Co., The names signed to this memoria! are of those among the most eminent merchants of this city engaged in navi- gation. EDWARD CURTIS, Collector. New Yous, Jan. 24,1943. Such are the factsand figures—the statements and authorities—in reterence to the three kinds of Dry Docks, which have become of late a very interest- ing question, both in Washington and New York. The idea, however, of imputing corrupt motives toa committee, or any portion of a committee, of Con- gresa, because they may recommend any one of these in preference to the other two, is not only preposterous and absurd—but absolutely wicked and unprincipled. But it seems the Courier and Enqui- er have ouly one method of treating every subjecton every occasion. If any person in Congress, or out of it, entertains an opinion on any subject, differing from the notions of the “devil upon two sticks,” he is forthwith denounced as corrupt, interested, no gentleman, and only fit to be “cowhided out of the city.” The character of this mode of conducting any public controversy, is such a ludicrous mix'ure of brutality and absurdity—such a strange conglom- eration of ignorance and arrogance—such a ridicu {ous composition of miserable intellect and ferocious manners—that its incarnation in any being can only excite a broad ha!-ha! of laughter and derision. Away with all such trash! We have yet full con- fidence, amid the degeneracy of the age, that there is yet honesty in Congress to act justly on the sub- ject Navai—It is rumored that Commod’r Dallas will succeed Commodore Jones in command of the Pa cific squadron, the other having been recalled. Itis also rumored that Captain F. A. Parker will have command of the East India squadron, of which the Brandywine will be the flag ship. Lieutenant A. E. Downs has been appointed tothe command of the 17. S. schooner Grampus. Dey Docks, and Dav Pacts.—Uur friend, “the | ‘Tus APrRoach oF THE Koast-Begr anp Puume- puppine MILLENNium.—At length the new-light phi- losephers, of the present very interesting age, have commenced a decided movement—a practical movement—a first step towards the Millennium, which is to consist principally of plenty of roast- beef and plumb-pudding—plenty of work and plenty of play—plenty of every thing that the heart of man or woman can delight in. The following important article appeared a few days ago in the Tvibune, which 1s the organ of the new philosophy in these parts: ’ Prorosats FoR OnGanizino aN Assoctation.==We pre- sent to the friends of Association and the Public, the Con stitution of, and Proposals for, founding an Association. We come for with the proposition with the fullest confidence that it is an undertaking which offers a per- fectly safe investment to cay ‘abroad and unshack led field of action to the en! pe br gee ae or Pro- ducer. To establish such an At iation as we propose, ; ®bout $200,000 in cash capital will be required. It wou! seem that this sum could be ol ed ; if there are two hundred persons who can invest each upon an average a thousand dollars, the amount can be raised. Their Cay tal would be perfectly safe, ss the lands, edifices, flocks, &e. of the Association would be pledged to secure it : this kind of penete could not be stolen or squandered, like the Capital ofa Bank or an Insurance Company, and those who invested their money would be on the Property and take part in rendering it profitable and productive. It will offer man a release frem the envious strife, the conflicts, the deceptions and uncertainties of business ; it will offer him an agreeable abode; where the advantages of Country and City life can be combined, and the ers pursuits of Industry can be connected with Intellectual an. Social enjoyments, and the cultivation of the Arts and Sciences. f wealthy persons would take part in the establishment of the proposed Association, it would secure to them the incalculable advantages of Attractive Industry and Health; they coull spend their summers init, and would find a mode of life infinitely superior to that which they now lead in their isolated Country Seats. Their children would, in addition, obtain a thorough Education—for a system of Industrial and Scientific Education, infinitely superior to any thing that now exists, will be established in the Association. As regards location, we would recommend some point between the Cities of New-York and Philadelphia. A tract of land ofa thousand acres will be required, and if @ location could be obtained at a favorable point on the beautiful shores of the Delaware, we would strongly re- commend it. HORACE GREELY and ALBERT BRISBANE are appointed to receive proposals for subscriptions to Stock. Application can be made totkem by letter—post paid—or in person. (To H. Gaercey, at the office of the Tribune; ANE, at 76 Leonard street. t to be ascertained is the amount of Cash Capital which can be obtained, those persons who wish to take partin the undertaking are requested to state what amount of Stock they can take and pay for incash. We would prdrgrey 2 request that persons will not make proposals, unless they are perfectly certain that they can meetthem. One-halfofthe amount subscribed for will be required in April, and one-half in September. Persons who take a sufficient amount of Stock may re- serve to themselves the right of entering the Association at any future period. By referring to the Constitution, it will be seen that eight per cent. interest is guaranteed to those who invest a Cash Capital It will be asked—What amout of Stock a person must take toobtain admission az a member of the Asseciation?— We want $200,000; and ifnone but those who wish to en- ter the Association will take Stock, then a subscription of $1,000 will be necessary. These are the outlines of the first movement that is to lead society to the grand philosophical millen- nium. What shall wedo about it? As we give a fair and independent support to all new religions, moral and philosophical movements, from Joe Mil- ler the jester, down to Joe Millerthe Prophet—from Jack Stern the cobbler, up to Joe Smith the Mor- mon, it is but fair that we should help these valuable latter-day philosophers, Horace Greely and Albert Brisbane. This great project is to pull down all tke farm houses, towns and cities, and to orgamize the whole population of the United States into vast agricultu-*} ral societies, with immense castles and big barns, in which men and women (and much cattle) are to have equal rights and liberties—and devote their whole time to industry, science, philosophy, reli- gion, roast beef and plumb-pudding. The doctrines of Bancroft, Brownson, Channing, Emmerson, and all the ** wise men of the east,” are to be carried into practical operation, and the whole country is to become one beautiful “ Gerden of Eden.” New York and all the large cities are to be} permitted to grow over with weeds and grass—Broadway willbe covered with nettles and prickles—but the country in every direction will be covered with gigantic Fourier castles, far more engaging than the Gethic structures of old, and the inmates entirely devoted to science and philosophy. The men and women are then to have equal rights—knowledge will cover the earth as the waters cover the sea—and the great eastern gate of Eden, which has been guard- ed by two angels, with flaming swords, for nearly 5817 years, will be opened, and all the world will enter therein. This is the real millennium—so step up, you that have money, and take stock. We want $200,000 to begin with, and we promise 8 per cent interest. iGaechapottaaseeret Herald.) Avpany, Friday, Jan. 27, 1843. In the Senate to-day, Mr. Fosrer introduced a a bill relative to common schools in the city ot Brooklyn. i _ Mr. Dickinson introduced the following resolu- tions :— “Resolved, ‘That the Comptroller report to the Senate, the amount of all the debts due from the State to individu: als, (omitting what is due from one fund to another,) in- cluding all the stocks which have been issued to default. ing companies. “Also, the amount of 81 Istocks which have been issued to canalor railroad companies which have paid their in- terest. “Also, the amount of capital which is required to be invested at 6 per cent. to pay the annual Indian annuities. “Also, to report the average amount of the auction and salt duties, for the five years prior to the 30th of Sept. last, and what amount of principal would be required to be in. vested at 6 per cent. to produce an annual income equal to such average amount of auction and salt duties.” _ What with resolutions of this nature, and reports in reply, we cannot but speedily have a clear in- sight into the whole financial condition of the State. The bill to incorporate the New York newer ay the dock company was passed in committee of whole, as was also the bill in relation to the trustees ¥ the Seamen’s fund and retreat in the city of New ork. The bill to eee the act in relation to the in- spection of sole leather,passed May, 1841, was adop- ted in committee of the whole. ‘ Mr. Franxurn explained the bill. He said the law now proposed to be ifs pane was passed on the last day of the session of 1841, and provided for the appdintment of an inspector-general of sole leather in the city of New York. The leather dealers, on be- ing informed of its passage, united. in a petition to the Governor. that he would make no appointment under the law; and consequently the law had re- mained a dead letter upon the statute book. The leather dealers, with great unaminity, had asked for its repeal, and hence the introduction of this bill. in the AssemBiy to-day, Mr. Jones presented a memorixl and remonstrance of the Marine Insur- ance Companies inthe city of New York, against the law now ending, contemplating an alteration in the pilotlaws. ‘The objecgions are based upon the sup- position that this law, if passed, will interfere with the law of Congress, by which pilots having licenses from contiguous Sites, are permitted to pilot ves- sels in and out of the harborof New York. In pre- senting this memorial, Mr. J. remarked that this supposition was entirely erroneous. The pending Jaw did not interfere at all with the law of Congress, many of the delegation who had charge of the bill being of opinion that any law on this subject inter- fering with the law of Congress, would be unconsti- tutional. Bills were reported to-day to incorporate the Ame- rican Star and Atlas Mutual I .surance Companies in the city of New York. Also, one by Mr. Daly, relative to the Court of Common Pleas in the city of New York. The billto amend the charter of the New York Bowery Insurance Company, was d through in committee, and ordered to a third read- ing. A good deal of debate was drawn out on this bill. Judge Tallmadge cannot have the appointment he was seeking for. The article relative to his past po- litical opinions, in the New York Evening Post the other day, has used hiin up in this quarter. You will have seen ere this, the proposition sub- mitted in the Senate, relative to retrenchment in the salaries of State officers. These are important re- forms, and they appear, too likely to meet with fa- vor in the Legislature. The next move, then, should be to cut down their own per diem allowance from $3 to $2, or $1,50, which would render the re- trenchment equal in every branch of the State gov- ernment : : The Military Convention organized yesterday,and were in session to-day. Itis rather a slim affair, however. These pay men, who take charge o! the fines, ete. don’t like Governor Bouck’s message relative to the military. Sivon. Brisrow’s Wririna Acapemy.—In accordance with the spirit of the times, Mr Bristow, the great writing-master, has reduced his price from $12 to $6 —This is the only way to do in these times Every thing sells low, and at a specie basis. Lite rary and scientific instruetion is falling, too. Mr Bristow’s reputation is to well-known for us to com- ment on it. He stands A No. 1. “Veritas jacet, inter extremos.” Mr. Eprror l observed in your paper of Seturday last, some rema io relation to the new Board of Brokers. le appears to have been written with « view to enlighten your readers and the public in re- lation to the matter, bearing upon its face the ap pearance of candor, is entitled to that respect which the pigmy attempts of many of your cotemporaries i satire ond Badia 60 ae merit Any change, jowever, called for by the public, however neces- sary from the change in the times through which we have passed, is always met in some quarter with a sneer, or open opposition—when in the latter form ’tis a manly course—in the former beneath contempt. It appears to be generally supposed that the new association is entirely composed of men who have been members of the old Board and become insol- vent. Such is not the fact. Many, who have al- ready signed the constitution, have never been en- gaged in business in Wall street, and have met every obligation made by them in ._ It is true. many were also members of the old Board; and those unfortunate in business, are they ever to be debarred from pursuing those avocations they have chosen in such manner as they deem propert. Who were the men that formerly ruled the destinies of the old Board? Who the master spirits of its palmy days? Who were those whose individual opera- tions far exceeded in amount the whole - business now done in their assembled wisdom? Who are the parties that have suffered most by the hurricane that has passed over our land? Those alone who had anything to lose; those who had nothing es- caped, or having any thing, treasured it asa miser would his ingots; men without energy or enterprize, with nought to recommend them but the yellow dust. I would ask how many members of the old Board have or can meet their contracts? How many set there daily, so involved in debt as to be unable to meet the most trivial demand? Still it is not with crimination or recrimination that the new association hopes for success. True, many of its members are benlnps in moner though in reputa- tion they still think they can claim an equal share, to use no stronger term, with at least a large major- ity of the now sitting members of the old concern. .The iamous report of the committee on the ap- plication of several of their members for readmis- sion, is written with such plain, such acceded opin- ions, that none can question ite truth, the many its expediency, had it emanated from men’ who al- ways were, and ever would be, governed by its prin- oo les. I would refer to it only as a rule by ‘which all former, as well as after questions, should be set- tled; but when I see some members ef that com- mittee applying for the benefit of the bankrupt act, J, tor one, must question the reality of the feelings that actuated that report. Will any gentleman of that committee, when a suit is instituted against him for debt, plead its settlement under a bankrupt discharge? It so, their beautiful system of the in- violability of contracts, so happily expressed in their paid falls, like their creditors’ demands, to the ground. The idea of an open and public sale of stocks and exchange is not new. Past experience in all coun- tries, shows us that secret associations, where a per- son’s property is tossed about by a private clique, moulding the market to their will,have been unsuc- cessful. Secrecy carries with itself the idea of something wrong. Honesty and truth require no concealment, but acquire additional lustre by the scrutinizing glance at their beauties. The age of star chamber proceedings is past. The public have too long trusted their property to men beyond their control. Within how short a time have we seen those who stood highest false to their trusts! Insti- tution after institution has fallen around us, till we now see but a crambled mass of ruins where betore we beheld ape yet so fancitul a structure. Why is thist We have placed too much confidence in men, where we could not see their acts. We have worshipped the man but forgotton human na- ture. If this new association is so feeble, if it is compos- ed of men so lost to all that ennobles man, why these puny attacks? why by them give it an importance you say it does not merit? If it isso feeble it will soon fall. Would it be manly in a giant to attack an infant? Do not these very aitacks carry with them fear of its success, and is not the vacant sneer and forced smile, but the covering of a baser pas- sion beneath them. q This new association expects to stand alone on its merits, and we would have the public to examine our proceedings, and judging from them, to say “By their fruits shall ye know them.” R. Rio Janeiro. / [Correspondenee of the Herald.) Rio Janetro, Sept., —, 1842. Ina former number, I incidentally alluded to the seizure of an American vessel at Rio de Janeiro, by the Government, and the institution of a suit by the captain for her recovery. I have procured some of the details of the transaction, and present them for the information of those who may feel an inter- est upon such a subject. The barque Mary, Captain Clarke, was chartered in London for Monte Video, and proceeded to that port with a valuable cargo, consieting principally of powder. The cargo could not be disposed: of at Monte Video, and was subsequently sold at Beunos Ayres, but being contraband, the captain was com- pelled to give bond in the sum of $10,000, that it should not be discharged in the Argentine Republic. A brig was chartered to meet the Mary at sea and receive the cargo. The cargo was transferred upon the coast of Brazil, at which time a British brig of war was present, and the officers were on board the ba:que, and remained until the transfer was made, and the vessel receiving the cargo sailed to the southard. They have given a certificate of the fact, certified before the British Consul. The Mary arrived at Rio, and the captain and his officers made the necessary depositions before the American Consul, and procured his certificate that the cargo was discharged on the coast of Brazil, so as to annul the bond given at Monte Video. The American Consul proceeded immediately to the in- spector of the custome, and agreed with him, upon condition of his paying the seamen’s wages, and other bills of the vessel,to lay such information before him as would secure the confiscation of the es upon the ground of smuggling upon the coast. p- on his representation, the vessel was seized, and the captain imprisoned. Through the influence of Capt. Clarke’s friends, who are the most influential in Rio, he was released and representations made of the unjustifiable nature ot the seizure. I must do Mr. Hunter, our Minister here, the justice to say, that he has taken a deep interest in the affair, an that neither him nor the American merchants here could believe the part which the American Consul has taken in the business, until the proofs were con- clusive, and he admitted the fact himself. When informed that one-half the proceeds of the confis. cation goes to the intormer, the motives of the Amer- ican Consul will at once be perceived If any one isable to extricate his vessel from such a difficulty, Captain Clarke is that man. He unites unusual intelligence with much perseverance, and supported as he is by great personal influence on the part of many friends, may succeed in defeating the object of the Consul. [How a plea of ‘smuggling can be sustained, when it is proved that the transfer was made at sea, and the vessel receiving the cargo im- mediately proceeded to some other port, it is diffi- cult to conceive. Justice and law are not always synonymous, and interest may in this case operate too strongly for the former to prevail. Most of the American merchants have taken an interest in the proceediogs, and I believe all of them sustain the captain with the exception of one, who is the men- tor of the Consul, and to whom I have alluded in a previous letter. However, he has no influence any where excent with the Consul, and is so well known that I think his opposition will have a favorable ef- fect upon the claim of the captam, The case is not yet decided, and is looked upon with great interest, as involving an important principle. Crncrnnatrs, Appointments By Gov. Bouck, Jan. 27.—Kines County—Joiin Greenwood, first Tudge, in the place of John A. Lott, resigned. William A. Thom- son, William Ellsworth, William Harper, Sid- ney ©. erbert, Alfred G. Stevens, James H. Cornwell, John Barkeloo, Friix O*Neil'and Je- remiah Voorhees, commissioners of Deeds for the city of Brooklyn, vice William A. Green, Frederick R. Hulbert, Theodore Eames, Edw. Copeland, John G. Bergen, Philip J. R. Stanton, Alex. Kis: sam and John Dikeman, whose terms have or are about to expire. Navy Orpexs.—Jan, 16.—Lieut. Wm.S. Young, ship Vandalia, New York; Lieut. J. W. Rovere, brig Bainbridge, Boston; Lieut. George W. Chap- man, brig Porpoise, New York; Lieut. H, Ganse- voort, schr Grampus, Norfolk; Purser. E. Norris, store-ship Erie, Boston 17th—Lieut. George P. Upshur, command of brig Truxton, on the let Feb ; Lieut. H. H. Lewis, ship Vandalia New York; Midshipman R., Milligan, ship Independence, do. 18: —Leave of absence to Asst. Sur. J, O'C. Bar- clay, one month; to Midshipman W_ B. Browne, two months; to Midshipman ©. H. Baldwin, two months; and to Mid. C. H, Oakley, one month- ‘hey having returned on sick ticket from the Medi- terranean; Mid. R. C. Duvall, receiving ship New York. 20th—Mid. A.N. Smith, store ship Erie. Boston. 2ist—Lieut. R. D. Thorburn, duty under the ordera of the chief of the Bureau of yards and ks; Chaplain] P B. Wilmer, furlough, twelve months; P Mid J.C. Henry, order to receiving vessel Philadelphia revoked; Mid. D. Ochiltree, detached from Vandalia. Resignat on—Jan. 19— Chaplain Samuel T. Gillet, Washington. [Correspondence of the Herald. | ‘Wasutneton, Saturday Night, 3 January 28th, 1843. A Special Message Expected from the Presi. tt, dee. _Nothing occurred in tle House to-day of suffi- cient interest to trouble you with a detail of. But I have received intimation of a piece of rather impor- tant news out of the House. ‘The President feels very deep regret at the recent vote on the Exchequer; and you must expect to hear of a special Message being sent by him to Con- gress on Monday, to this effect, viz:—That having done all that he deems it to be his duty, in recom: mending a measure of finance for the consideration of Congress; tees that having been rejected, he now throws the whole responsibilit: the rey tives of the people to Telieve’ the country frees is financial ea:barrassments. Without caring for, or allowing himself to be affected by the great political struggle going on between the two great parties for the next Presidency, he shall pursue a plain, honest, and straightforward course, as he has hitherto done” He will receive any measure for regulating the cur- rency that Congress may think proper to adopt; and Uf tt be not unconstitutional, in his Swigments he will silently allow it to become a law. is, I pre- sume,.he will keep it over ten days without sign- ing it. In the House to-day, Mr. Payne refunding General Jackson’s fine. has the floor on this subject. q Mr. C. H. Wintiams offered a resolution for in- creasing the army, and Mr. Cave Jonnson one for still further reducing it, and abolishing the office of Commander-in-Chief. A communication was read from the Secretary of the Navy, stating that Mr. R. L. Stevens had con- structed a small war steamboat on his plan, and that at his own expense ; and that the fare war steamed would soon be built. _ Mr. Apams offered a resolution to promote four more Navy Commanders—those of the Exploring Expedition. It was referred. Mr. Bornewt offered resolutions, enquiring how long our vessels of war had lain in foreign ports, as the North Carolina had lain ten months ia Callas. Alsoone as to how many Government defaulters there had been in the last year. A bill was read a third time to relieve Swartwout’s sureties. It has already passed the Senate. Jesse Hoyt’s detalcations are $226,295 31!! Gov. Grumer offered the following, and the House adjourned. Resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to communicate to the House, if not incompati- ble with the public intereets, whether any information is in possession ef the Government of the United States as to the negotiation of a treaty or of overtures to treat for the cession of California by Mexico to neal i From Texas.—A passenger by the N. Orleans boat of Thursday, has furnished a contemporary witha slip from the Bee office, containing disastrous intelligence from the Textan army. It 1s impossible to say whether or not the accounts can be relied on, but it seems to us to need confirmation. _ Ttappears that a portion.of the invading forces, after capturing the town of Mier, were attacked by a large party of Mexicans, who after a desperate conflict, retook the town, and captured 250 Texi- ans. It is further stated that 400 Mexicans were killed dieing the engagement, bat only two Texians escaped. . The following from the Houston Morning Star gives the news more in detail. R t Since our paper went to press this morning, we have seen Mr. Needham, who arrived last night di- rect from Bexar. He states that Gen. Somervell, with a portion of the army that remained under his command, about 200 men, had returned to Bexar. Anotherportion of 300 men, le{t the command of Gen. Somervell, elected Col. Wm. 8. Fisher com- mander, and went down to Mier, and captured the town ; but a shower of rain came up just after they had captured it, so that they could notuse their rifles to advantage, and the Mexican army arrived, and after a desperate engagement, retook the town, and Captured about two hundred or two hunured and fifty of ourtroops. During the engagement our troops captured seven pieces of artillery, which were re- taken by the Mexicans. Peay About 400 Mexicans were killed in the engage- ment—only four Texians were killed. It is not known upon what terms the Texians surrendered. Only two Texans escaped, who were found at Gon- zales by our army when it returned, and it is from these two men that Mr. Needham derived this news. The names of these two wen fre Chaik and Sinclair. They say that they secreted themselves in some canes in or near the town, while the Tex- ana were fighting in the stone houses, and they left in the night after the firing had ceased. They say also, that the fight lasted from 12 o’clock till2 Pp. m. the next day, and during all this time ouly four Tex- ans were killed, and four hundred Mexicens were killed! The story seems quite too incredible for be- lief. The army under Gea. Somervell heard noth- ing of ic until they had reached Bexar. Mr. Need- ham says Sinclair reported that the Mexicans were commanded by Gens. Ampudia and Canales, and that the whole Meyican force was 1,500 or 2,000.— Mobile Register, Jan. 2\st. pesmi ACORN, Surrrme Couri, U.S, January 28.—No. 9. J. Strout et al. libellants vs. claimants and owners of a Louisville. Appeal trom the Circuit Court U. S. for Eastern Louisiana. The decree of the Cir- cuit Court in this cause was affirmed with costs. No. 25. John Loyd plaintiff in error vs. George S. Hough. This cause wae argued by Mr. Semmes for the plaintiff in error, and by Mr. Taylor for the Cites in error. Adjourned till Monday morning o clock. LATEST SOUTHERN SHIP NEWS. perks in favor of eneral Dawson. Ni Jan 2%¢—Arr Trio, Doane, NYork: Empire, Pow- eli, do. ‘Cid 27th, Fialeyon, Pattemon, Jamaica; Nahant Pierce, joston. Sid Proxy, Bradford, and sMagnet, Crowell, West ‘RLESTON, Jan 26—Cld Janet, (Br), Bourne, Greenock: jonney, Havana. Arr 25th, "Thetis, (Br) Vaughan, Li- Brazil, ant yay - Sid, Geen wives " utwerp; Leland, do; Auson, Bar w Yor rt, Herbest, do; Abagun, Havre; Powhatian, Saunders: issn Andrews, Colby, Liverpool; wa, Oulpatrick, Havana. CH Co: Haidee, Fiitner, Aux Cayes; Sarah Brown, .Norton, N Jersey Oak, Shaw, Montego Bay; Commodore, Pearce, Bris- tol, Rl; Androscogyins, Kider, Provincetown vis Key West.— BILE, Jan 2°—Arr ce, (Br) Moffet, Live pools ‘ork; Cld Manco, Nickels, Liverpool; Albert Heary, Barstow, New York; Aldrich, Baker, Baltimore; Expert, Gardner, Havana. Naw Onieans, Jan 19—Arr Liverpool, Swinford, Mil- ford, Wales; Claremont, Trussell, Thomaston ; Demerara, Blaschard, Havana; Dos Amigos, (Span) Betea, do; Clorinday Parker, do; Comet, ‘Trinidad; Raby, McKenzie, ited ‘St han, izabeth, enarcola. ( 1d. mit: Ppecanoe, do;' Louisiana, Dew- Auburn, Darfey, do; Noble, Brown, do; Rio 3 Carleton, Jamesou, do; Eleanor, Dabbs, ryman, Liverpool; ‘Peru, Bailey, Boston; do; Towa, Hammond, Baltimore; Minerva, Bowers, Vi z. QG- The Manager of Peale’s Museum has engaged a real Norwood Gypsey woman, who, during the day and evening, can be consulted face to face by lovers, hus. bands, wives, sweethearts, and all others who have ade. sire to know the mysteries o. the future. She is said to bea most extraordinary women, and apparently reiates Past, present, and future events, with the character, ha” bit, aud history of those who consult her, as if she knew them from birth. To-morrow night commences a series of magnificent spectacles, which have no equals in Ame- rica. OG Barnum opens his week’s campaign in a manner worthy of tue Napoleon of Managers, producing the finest vocal talent of the day, comic ani sentimental, a whole troupe ot beautiful dancers, headed by the fairy Celeste, the magnificent animated tableaux, and two grand mili- tary spectacles from the career of Bonaparte—tho Cross- ing the Alps, and the Burning of Moscow --both got up in the best manner, and with the most splendid and sublime effects. This is also the last week of the remarkable dwarf, Gen. ‘tomb Thumb, and Saturday is his farewell benefit. This little gentleman has produced a sensation quite unparalleled, and his daily and nightly levees con- tinue as crowded as ever. 0G- LADY BULWER’S NEW NOVEL.—Binnce Cappello, an Historical Romance, by Lady Lytton Bul- wer, is now in press, and will be published ina eee extra number of the New World, on Wednesday morn: f Feb. 1. Single copies 19}cents only. The grent lengt! of this interesting romance— ing three numbers of the New World, instead of two, as first advertised—compels us slightly to increase the price at which it was first de. tigned to be published, viz : to 18] cents per copy, or $19 undred to Agents and newsmen. t isa most thrilling romance and will be read by thou- sandy, being written with very great ability, and in a wing style. J. WINCHESTER, Publisher, 30 Aun street. Agents will please have the above advertised in the pa- pers published at their several agencies, {G- A CARD.—"The Kremlin,” No. 111 Broadway, principal entrance on Thame street. ‘The amusements at thisestablishment are net qualled by any other such establishment in the city, baving four beautiful bowling alleys on the ground floor. The chargea for this amuse- merit has been reduced to accord with the times. ‘There are also four elegant hilliard tables on the 2nd floor in one room, built expressly for such purpose. The bar is sup pliad with choice wines, liqu cigars, and fine ales, uch as Scotch, Philadelphin, n brown stot, &o Che patronage of gentlemen is respectfally requested at this Establishment, (G@- THE FRENCH ANTLPHLOGISTIC MIXTURE orthecure of all discharges from the urethra—sold hi witles, at $1, and at 50 cents eneh. W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent, 97 Nesaa BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL. < 1” for the second volu: OE Ne anemia ee, wae 5 .D. or by ofTy Latlenng? of Arth O'Leary, often Iv. ings of ur » by Chi Vv. adsor le, « splen ical Ror by WH. Ainsworth, author of the “ Miser's Di ter,” ‘4 ‘The above works are publishod together in a New World Supplement, at 124 cents single—or $3 per hundred, and will be continued each month on the arrival of the steamer, Office, 30 Ann street. og- BLACKWOOD’s EDINB' MAGAZINE— Price $2 a year —18j cents single Necneg tp number of this old and most celebrated of the Foreign Magazines, received by the steamer Caledonia, has been repubiished DOUBLE EXTRA NEW WORLD, at 18} cents per copy, and is fer sale at the office, 30 Ann- street, and by all the Agents throughout the country. To subscribers by mail, $2 a year ; three copies for $5 ; five copies for $8, or ten copies fer $15. To Agents, $12 0 hundred. J. WINCHESTER, Publisher. Og PEASE’S HOARHOUND CANDY.—Read what ithas done. Gentlemen—Under the blessing of Divine lence your invaluable Compound Extract of Hoar- hound Candy, has done wonders. 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Pease and Son, 45 Division street. ts LO ee ee nl on oe the éfficacy of ease’s Hoarhoun: * them call on dispel their doubts.—A. & sgh tae gents—Burgess and Zieber, No.3 Ledger Buildings Philadelphia ; Redding and Co., No. @ State street, “ Sold wholetale and rotail at 43 Division strests nt 0g MR. JOHN BROW. street, was cured of an inveterate chest ‘by one bottle of Wistar’s BUILDER, 61 ANN ee soxpoomy fe the rm medi. Every day adds to the wonders performed by this cine. bon Coughs, Colds, Consum; &o. yield to its migh- Set skeptics read the following, from A. Wil- 1,63 William street :— e eed afflicted with spasmodic Asthma for twenty- four years ; sometimes so severely as to be confined to my. room for weeks ; and although ‘visited by various medical advisers of the highest renee and skill in the coun- try, the relief was but partial and temporary, tall the dis- ease proved nearly fatal to my life. Some few ws ago [ commenced taking Wistar’s Bal- sam of Wild Cherry, which gave me instant relief, and = single bottle produced what I believe to be a radical and perfect cure. A. WILLIAMS, Counsellor at Law, New York, Jan. 25, 1842. 53 William street. Beware of similar preparations. Price $1. Sold only at 125 Fulton, corner of Nassau street; Mrs. Hayes, Brooklyn ; Dexter, Albany. 0G@- BRISTOL’S SARSAPARILLA.—This prepara- tion of Sarsaparilla surpasses any thing heretofore offered to the publicas a renovator of the human system. Its re- commendation by the medical faculty is such those af- Alicted with discases of the blood or nerves, cannot fail to be fully convirced that, it will perform all that is claimed for it. ‘The numerous testimony of those who have succes - fully tried this article, places it beyond a doubt, that Br. tol’s Sarsaparilla isa safe, sure and effectual remedy f all diseases of the liver, cancer, scrofula, salt rheum, i - digestion, and ‘the various nervous tion: ’ the unhappy lot of near to be heir to. There has m appeared before the public, in our estimation, an article s0 well calculated to purify the system as Brist: - rilla, The experience and standing of Mr. Bristo suffi : it guaranty to all disposed to try this efficacio remedy. Sold wholesale and retail by Wm. 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Look at my un. healthy, yellow skin: But now they have a balm. Sci. ence, instructed by Jones, has formed the Italian Chemi- cal Soap for the skin, and Jones’ Coral Hair Restorative for the hair. Now, reader, here is the trath: this soap will really cure all eruptions, freckles, &c; it will change the color of dark, sun burnt or yellow skin to a fine healthy clearness; the Oul will make the hair grow, stop it falling off, cure dandruff, and give light red or grey hair a fine dark look. Both are sold very reasonable atthe sign of the American Eagle, 82 Chatham street. We do advise both sexes and all ages to try the articles.—Bosten No tion. Agents—Zieber, 3d and Dock st., Philadelphia, or next tothe American Hotel, Washington, D.C.; 67 State st, Albany; 207 King ¢t, Charleston, 8. C.; or 130 Fulton st, ap lyn. Agents wanted in Baltimore, Buffalo, and other cities. QG-CLIMAX OF NEWSPAPER ENTERPRIZE !— Republication of Bently’s Miscellany:—This day will be published st No.4 Ann street, the entiré January number ol Bently, at the low price of one shilling per copy, to newamen and boys nine dollars per hundred- CONTENTS. I. The adventures of Mr. Ledbury and his friend. Il. Life in Hanover, by Dudly Costello, Sonnett. IIL. This World Is Ours, by W. G. J. Barker. IV. Pleasures ofa Trip in a Budgeron, H. R. Addison. V. Song of the Morning Star. Vi. Geo. Childs’ Second Love, a Legend of Southwark, by Paul Pindar, gent. ‘Vid. Leaves of Legendary Lore, The Wandering Jew. VIII. Christmas Eve, The Story of a Skull. IX. The Galante Show, by Jack Gossamer. X. Memoirs of Joseph Shepherd Munden, Comedian. XA Lay of Ancient Rome, by John Stuart. Xl, The Left Man, by A. Crowguill . The Golden Legend, by Thos. Engoldsby. XIV! The Leaar, by HR. Addions ey r BTUTTLE, 4 Ann st. N-Y., ent for Rebert’s Kepublications. N. B. Black wood’s Mogazine will soon be issued at 12} cents per number. Q@THE PARISIAN ALTERATIVE MIXTURE has effected a cure even in cases where. the bones of the nose were exfeliated from the secondary effects of syphilis. Hundreds have been saved from the ‘most ewfal ones: quences ofthese loathsome maladies by the u: this ce lebrated medicine, now so extensively used in the London and Paris Venerial Hospital. In all cases where disease is suspected to be lurking in the system, this medicine should beused. Sold by the authority of the of Medicine and Pharmacy, of the city ot New York, in large at $leach. In cases ‘a dozen bottler. W. 8, RICHARDSON, Agent, Principal Office of the College 97 Nessau street.iCy MONEY MARKET, Sunday, Jan, 20—6 P, M. We mentioned yesterday, that the Board of Brokers had by aunanimous vote, reduced their price of admis- sion from $350 to $200. The proposition to this effect was made in the board a long time since, It was revived recently, and on Saturday, being the expiration of the requisite ten days forits consideration, was adopted. The new Board; or “ Bourse,” have taken the room 18 Wall street, recently occupied the American Exchange Bank, which now “ roosts” in the building formerly used by the late United States Bank in New York. The pre parations of the executive committee are on an extensive acale, to open the place with elegance, aswell as conve- nience to the public. The vigor of their proceedings was the cause of the resignation of the worthy Treasurer, The rooms to be occupied are not large, but are conve- nient, and will be rendered still: more so. As many of the public as may find it to their interest to attend the pro. coedings, will be amply accommodated. At Boston yesterday, Massachusetts 6’s, of 1871, were sold at auction at 69}. The following isa return of the Banke of the State of Maine, January, 1843, and June, 1642 : B , Jan. 1843, anv Jone 1942. Nr ee a Capi 361.000” 3,314,000 Net profits on ha \ 5 Ma due cther Banks 75,062 65,761 Balances due akc, not bearing interest S129 s42.oi7 94196 1704 Total amount due from the Banks 6,497,485 5,281,195 Mien’ ke! tn Baoks 175,901 tate, 256,148 Banks in this Seete, ‘75,374 Bills ol Banks elsewhere 2,148 Balances due from other Binks 7 Pre Due to the Banks, excepting Delauces 4,700,362 4,40(660 Total am’ of rexources of the Bhs O07 4%. 8,22 196 ‘The rate of dividends declared by the Banks, is a frac tion less then three per cent for six months. The stock- holders are borrowers to the amount of $799,288, which leducted from the capital,’ gives $2,614,717 #8 the real amount lent by them os bankers to the public. They have issued thii@eredits to circulate as money to the ex- ent of $1,106,261, for the use of which, the publio pay near $100,000 per annum. A report, in answer to an order of the Massachusetis