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

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Sunday, February 5, 1643. “Gg Mr. E.B. Torrex is authorised to receive adver- tisements for this paper, at the following office prices :— lines or less Coneress—Tue Finances —It is truly melan- choly to read over the proceedings of Congress. The folly, the absurdity, the carelessness of both parties, would make angels weep and devils laugh. Only think ofa country like this—with such a vast annual production—so industrious a population—so many different revelations and religions—such numerous systems of philosophy—and so much natural wealth —permitting its government to run into bankruptcy —to increase the public debt—and to refuse to raise revenue enough to meet its annual expenses. Tux Somers Case.—It will be perceived from the report of the proceedings of the Court Martial,in this day’spaper,that the application of Messrs. Butler and Charles O'Connor, to appear and act as counsel for the relatives of Midshipman Spencer was retused. ‘We cannot understand on what grounds this decision was made, and the Court did not attempt to en- lighten us on that poiat. The decision is sufficiently laconic, at allevents. “ Brevity is the soul of wit,” and though we certainly acquiesce in the opinion that it would be just as well were judicial decisions more frequently marked by the same characteristic, yet we think that the pablic will be somewhat dis- appointed in not being afforded any inkling into the reasons which influenced the Court in the rejection of the request of Messrs. Butler and O’Connor. Whilst the Judge Advocate is restrained by the pe- culiarities and judicial character of his position, from pursuing the course which would be adopted by counsel for the prosecution, and whilst the accu- sed party is allowed all the benefit of experienced and able legal aid, it seems somewhat hard that the relatives of the persons, for whose murder Com- mander McKenzie is on trial, should be denied the privilege of counsel. We do think that the public will not be satisfied with this; and we are also dis- posed te believe that it may excite prejudice against Commander Mckenzie. Some may be led, how- ever precipitately, to accuse the Court uf prejudice, and to say that their decisien !ooks like throwing obstaclesin the way of the thorough elucidation of all the facts. In expressing yesterday the not very unreason- able opinion that Commander McKenzie begins to feel more anxiety respecting the course and result of these investigations, we were not to be under- stood as conveying the idea that his manner betrays any uneasiness. On the contrary, our surprise has been a good deal excited in finding that throughout the whole business, from the hanging to this mo- ment, this gentleman appears to have been singular- ly devoid of anxiety. Itdoesnot seem as it he had ever asked himself, ‘‘What account aml hereafter to render of this conduct?” ‘Shall I be called to ac- count for it?” The manner in which he concluded his extraordinary narrative was most remarkable. We believe that it was as unprecedented as the exe- cution of the three men. Commander McKenzie having taken for granted,as a matter of course, that his conduct was not only proper but singularly meri- torious, gravely recommends for promotion almost all the officers under his command, and not only re- commends them for pron)otion, but pointed out with amusing coolness the very rank to which each of them was te be promoted. As we have again and agafh remarked, we have no feelings of partiality or prejudice one way or the other—all we desire is the evolution of the whole truth, and the just settlement of the guilt or inno- cence of all parties. Tue Maw System.—Captain Tyler and his post office advisers, seem to be verging into a very sin- gular state of insanity. It seems that the Postmaster-Genera] held a meet- ing in Washington, at which the various postmas- ters of the large cities attended, to concoct a scheme for the re-organization of the post office rates. Well, what do they bring forth? A most monstrous proposition which aims principally at the destruction of the very class of newspapers, from which Captain Tyler’s cabinet has received its only support. If the Postmaster-General, and the Post- masters of New York, Boston, and elsewhere, suc- ceed ia passing this mest absurd scheme through Congress, they will earn for themselves and the administration,the everlasting condemnation of that very class of newspapers that have hitherto support- ed them. Captain Tyler is evidently one of the most unfor- tunate of men. With a good heart and honest in- tentions, there is a set of men about him, that seem to be urging him to the very verge of the deep gulf of destruction. While the mails are shockingly irregular—and most blunderingly conducted, this very administration wants Coagress to cut off the private expresses, which are the only means by which we receive the news. Look at the northern mails trom Albany west. The mails in this route are in an awful state, yet the Post office depart- ment would, if they could, deprive us by law of the only mode of getting the news, simply to encourage a speculation of some pet Post office special agent on that route. This is monstrous. How Snovip Tue Savpatn ne Kertt—Many of the stricter sects of christians believe that the whole or greater portion of the sacred day should be occu- pied inthe public services of religion. We think this is a mistake. Unquestionably the beneficent Lawgiver who instituted the Sabbath, ' intended that a certain portion of it should be devoted to his public worship. But he also destgned by it to afford to his creatures periodical opportunities of respite from toil, the pleasant communion of friendship, and quiet and retired converse with himself. It was never meant that we should spend the greater part ot the dayin church. And the fact that a large por- tion of the professors of religion have fallen into this mistake has been, in our opinion, one great cause of the prevalence of that Sabbath-day re- ligion which is put on and thrown off with the Sun- day clothes, and which exercise no genial and puri- fying influence on the conduct and daily business of the world. Fasmionaste Lirerature.—We have received the February number of Miss Leslie’s magazine. It is really a beautiful one. It contains an excellent steel engraving, called “‘ Romance and Reality,” which is well worth the price of the book; also a plate of fashions, an embossed vase, and an embos- sed figure of the Indian Klack Hawk. The read- ing matter is equal to that of any of the fashionable magazines of the day. What more can we say? For sale at the Herald Literary Depot, corner of Nassau and Fulton streets, Price fifteen cents only. Important Law Qurstion.—A case is now be- fore the U.S. Supreme Court, carried up from the District of Illinois, by Arthur Bronson, Esy., of New York, involving the constitutionalty of the appraisal or stop laws of that State. The question has ex- cited a great deal of interest, and the decision of the Court is looked for at an early day. Launen or a Packet.—The new packet ship ‘* Montezuma,” intended for the ‘* Old Line of Liverpool Packets,” will be launched from the ship yard of Webb and Allen, foot of Seventh street, East River, on Tuesday next, at half past two o'clock, P.M. The Montezuma will take the place of the North America in the old line, and sail hence on the 1%h March. She is a remarkably fine veasel, and the lannch will. afford a sight worth seeing. Hopson River.—Navigationto Albany is closed again. Thursday boat hence, reached New Balti more, and there landed her passengers. The river is probably frozen over to Hudson by this time. The weat here, however, is yet mild for the senx von they examine and cross-examine the witnesses produced by wells reply to Mr. Van Dyck. written, and puts quite a diflerent aspect on the af- fair. By this it appears that Mr. V. D. aimed atno- ‘Trial of Commander McKe! Fourtn Day—Fesruary 4. Before the Court Martial resumed its proceedings this morning, Benj. F. Butler, Esq., had a lengthy conversation with the Judge Advocate, and after- wards seated himself at one of the side tables, pre- pared to take notes of the proceedings. All the members of the Court were present at 11 o'clock, with the exception of Captain Smith, who is seriously indisposed. The Jupax Apvocare informed the Court that he had received a communication from a distinguished member of the New York bar, and as it contained nothing improper, he would lay it before the Court. The Court was thea cleared for meee of an hour. After our readmission, the Judge Advocate read the following document :— « The undersigned beg to state that they have been em- ployed by the relatives of Acting Midshipman Philip pencer, one of the persons for the murder ef whom Com- mander McKenzie ison trial, to attend the trial and take part therein as Counsel, if permitte by the Court. The undersigned, therefore, most respectfully request thet ay be permitted as such Counsel to be present—to propounding stich questions as may be approved by the vourt, and to offer from time to time such suggestions in relation to the proceedings, and to present such com- ments on the testimony when concluted subject to the like approbation of the Court,—as they may deem ne- cessary. ‘The undersigned respectfully offer their opinion that the Court full power to do so, and that the nature of the investigation to be had, and the interest naturally and justly felt therein by those for whom they appear, render it proper that the same should be granted by the art. “ Signed “ BENJ. F. BUTLER, “CHARLES O'CONNOR. “New York, Feb. 4, 1843.” The Jupce Apvccatr.—I am ordered to read the following decision: .“* The court is of opinion that the above commu- nication be placed on the record, and decide that the application contained in it, be not granted.” Paresipenr.—The court stands adjourned till Mon- be atll o'clock. _ he court accordingly adjourned. Mrs. Mitrer’s Appuction.—The Mayor gave his decision last evening in relation to admitting Brown to bail. He refuses either to release him or to admit him to bail at all. The abduction itself is one of the most remarkable and romantic affairs of the kind th ever occurred in this country. A deeper laid , or one concerted and devised with greater skill and foresight, and carried into effect with greater decision, boldness, and desperation, has rarely come to our knowledge. Officer A. M. C. Smith has been engaged ever since Wednesday week, with all his well known skill and ingenuity, in unravelling the tangled skein, but has been re- peatedly outgeneralled, although he has traced Charles F. Miller and wife, with Coles, as far as Hackensack, stopped, by previous arrangement, and took them in; Mrs. Miller being entirely bundled up with clothing, and her head and face covered. Several strange men were with the wagon from which they got out. proper at present thickens, aad the interest in the matter is increased to a painful degree, especially from the bold, fear- less, resolute, determined and now desperate man who is the principal actor in the abduction. have heard a report that Mrs. Miller has destroyed the note of $20,000, and that it will be attempted to enforce its collection on the evidence of those who have seen it. ¢ New Jersey, where the cars We know more of their course than it is to disclose. The whole plot We Albany. {Correspondence of the Herald.1 Avgany, Feb. 2, 1843. Religious Enthusiasm—Patiance of the Office Seckers —Van Buren probably put on the Shelf—State Printing, and Animal Magnetism. Were the “Commissioner de Lunatico Inquiren- do” to drop into this goodly city just now, he would certainly find but little difficulty in disposing of all his tickets of invitation to the moon. For it isa fact, that full one half our inhabitants are actually de- mented and crazed with religious excitement. have church all day, and every day, and all night too; and the number of seekers for admission into Paradise form quite as formidable an army, as the seekersfor admission to the Paradise of office-hold- ing. the fact that Governor Bouck and his family attend- ed one of the revival methodist churches ‘é day cher have been on the “anxious seat” no less than halt preaching at the Green street Baptist church, goes far ahead of Knapp, in every respect. So successful has been his preaching, that even two or three members of the Legislature have been conyerted.— Amusements of every kind are below par. At the theatre and the museum, the performances are uenly to empty seats—nothing is thought of but churche: i We Iris said that some of them since they learned last Sun- adozen times. Elder Swan, who is ‘8 and protracted meetings. Tn the Legislature, the Governor’s message still continues to be discussed, and Heaven only knows when they will get through with it. The abolition, or rather postponed for a day or two. talk on this, without a doubt. irginia controversy discussion, has been ‘e shall have a week’s In the way of New York appointments, matters remain in statu guo. Several appointments were made yesterday, of legal officers, in some of the wes- tern counties. Andrew L Monroe wants to be in eee of green hides for the city of New York.— le is rather behindhand in his application—though for the matter of that he gets quite as much satisfac- tion from his ‘‘Agriculturalcy” as those who have been here a month before him. However, there is nothing like practice. It is now said that the contemplated legislative no- mination of Mr. Van Buren, will not be made, as there is too much dissention in the ranks to attempt it. is, however, that were Mr. Calhoun to visit us just now, under the peculiar circumstances, he would be like to rally around him a strong body of supporters. Gov. Bouck is looked upon as a strong Van Buren man, and every disappointed office seeker, and their name will be legion, goes back to his hiding place a Calhoun man, or, at all events, an anti-Van man. be raised for the establishment of a Calh in this city, and that it will be assisted by y tronage of the General Government, now mainly bestowed upon the Argus. This, however, is not decided on. Certain it juren One of the rumors is, that a fund isabout to joun organ the pa- In the Argus of this morning, appears Mr. Croe- It is long and well thing less than to be sole leader of the democracy, as he said himself to one of the Senators, his motto was “ Aut Caesar aut nullus.” Mr. Croswell denies that he had ever made any such arrangement with Mr. V. D., and further states that he offered to withdraw ‘himself, and agree to Mr. S. Crosswell and Mr. Van Dyck being jointly named as State printers. Mr. V. D.’s reply was, “Never. I will be sole State printer, with the entire control of the press,or nothing.” Thus the matter stands. Whether Mr. Van Dyck will reply, is yet to be seen. Dr. Robert H. Collyer, the celebrated animal magnetiser, has published in the city papers a chal- lenge to Dr. Buchanan, the neurologist, to discuss the merits and claims of the latter gentleman’s system in public debate. The Doctor has not ac- cepted the challenge as yet. Simon. Lo He, {Correspondence of the Herald.) LovuisviLiE, Jan. 28, 1843. Jas. Gorpon Bennetr, Esq.— Sir i— T am somewhat astonished that some of your nu- merous correspondents have not endeavored to de- pict manners and things, and paint “life as i our goodly city this winter. Surely material is not wanting, for it appears to me, who am only a “look- eron in Vienna,” that greater scopefthan has been afforded to draw @ut the could no where be offered. owers of a letter-writer Balls, cotillon parties, soirées, &c. have been in great vogue, notwith- standing the hard times. e have had two Fire- men’s balls, which Ilearn were well attended—a se- ries of cotillon parties at the Jefferson House, at the last ene of which, on Tuesday night, ¢ happened to be present, and T inust say, that if the good order, the sociability and life of this characterised the previous ones, we cannot be surprised at their full aitendance. It would be almost invidious to distin- guish among so many bright, particular stars, but I cannot forbear mentioning the two beautiful Miss H—d’s, all life, grace, around them cheerful and happy—the two Miss oe perfect houries; Mrs. T——¢, wi cheerful word for all; Miss Ber faireet ie yat the fair and gayest among the ga: E 8, throwing a spell over all wh the scene of their enchantment; whom none can be more lightful coquette; Miss —; but, ye Gods, | must forbear, for [ co 80 on a full page, tracing the names of the lovely, beautiful demi-angela who honored the Jeflerson House with their company.— A grand Military Ball will take place on the 22d at the Washington Hall; also one at the Jeflerson House. sym Yours, ever, and ease, rendering all €, fairest among the two Miss came within Miss B—k, than agreeable; Miss S.,'a de- Anien, City Intelligence. Avoruen Attecep Forezry.—On the 28th of the past month Richmond Woodhull, formerly clerk for George W. Miller, of Tattersall’s, Broad- way, presented the following note to Wm. H. Hicks, of 20 Wallstreet, for discount : ‘New Youx, (Thursday) July 21st, 1843. «Oa demaad | promise to pay to the order of Richmond Woodhull five hundred dollars, value received. G. W. MILLER.” ‘The note was discounted by Mr. Hicks, and by an understanding between him and Woodhull the note was to be paid on the 8th inst. and Woodhull wrote in pencil marks on the corner of the note the words “payable 8th March, 1843, as yer agree- ment.” Certain circumstances induced Mr. Hicks this week to suspect that something was wrong re- lative to the note, and upon enquiry of Mr. Miller, he denied thathe had ever given such a note to Woodhull or any body else, and upon examination concluded that it might be his signature, but if so, it had been made to the bottom of a letter or note he had written to Woodhull while absent last sum- mer, and which had been torn from the original head, and the note then written over the signature. Woodhull was arrested last evening by officer Stokely, and insiststhat the note is not a forgery, but that the signature is genuine and was written by Miller. He will be examined on Monday. How To axe A Raisg.—On the 8d of June lasts ayoung man named Abraham W. Lyde, wel! known as a blood on the avenue, applied to James goo grocer, of 32 Centre street, for the loan of forseven days, in order to take up anote of m. W. Janeway’s, in whose employ Lyde then was as clerk. He represented that the money was to bh appropriated for that purpose, and the money being given in a check, Lyde left a receipt for the amount asthe agent of Janeway. He also represen- ted that Mr. Janeway was out of town, and would return by the 9th of June, when the money would beretunded. Onhis return, he denied that he had ever authorised Lyde to borrow the money from Mr. Lynch, and that it had never been used for the iment of any moneys due by him. After the de lay that has transpired since, Mr. Lynch has been unable to obtain the amount from Lyde, aud he therefore caused him to be arrested on Friday eve- ning, and the investigation resulted in his being ful- ly committed for obtaining money by false preten- ces. Sroxety np Baker on a Scent.—On Friday eve- ning, as officers Stokely and Baker were weiss up Broadway, they were accosted by two blacl eyed, straight haired, black skinned and ivory teethed females, who inquired the time of night and the intended route of the gentlemen. Being up to trap, suitable replies were given, and in afew mo- ments, by the Ree of locomotion, they were landed in the bed chambers of the ebony night walkers. Without waiting for ceremony, Stokely prepared himself for business, and looking about the room, spied a closet that appeared to be large enough to hold something beside clothing. The door was opened by force,and out tumbled a black rascal who had been stowed there to wait to rob the pockets of some poor devil that might have beeen coaxed into the premises by the arts of the yellow nags. Upon examination before the police, the girls gave their names as Sarah Brown and Amelia Weyman, and the negro as Joseph Holden. Having no visible means of employment, the girls were sent to Black- well’s Island as vagrants, forfour months, and the man for two. Gone Home rrom a Batt.—On Friday evening, as some young bloods, elated with sparkling liquid, were passing up Broadway from a party given by Peter A. Jay, Esq, they crossed the street and ac- costed a young man named Peter Schenck, who was returning home trom a ball. Some words en- sued,when one of them pitched into Mr. Schenck, and he returned the attack with such energy that the assailants were abont to beat a retreat. Being a majority of numbers, however, they rallied again to the assault, when a watchman interfered and arrest- ed one eather who made the attack. A rescue was attempted by another of the company, when he was also nabbed, and both landed at the Centre street watch house, They there gave their names as “Thomas Beet and ‘William Hender- son,” and were locked up as such gentlemen.— During the morning a note was received from the Mayor,authorizing their release and calling upon the watchman to appear at his) office ata certain hour to enter his complaint. The bloods were on the spot, and upon being called, instead of giving the common names of “‘Thompson” and ‘‘Henderson,” anewered to those of Petar Jay, Jr. and Frepericx Antuon. They appeared, with J. Prescott Hall as counsel, who entered security for their future good behavior for a certain period, in the sum of $500. The good nature of Mr. Schenck and the cleverness of the watchman produced this amelioration of the decision of the Mayor, instead of sending them to the General Sessions to answer the assault and bat- tery,as otherwise would have been the result. Unxkxown Man Drowngp.—The body of a man whose name is unknown, was found at the foot of Eighth street, yesterday morning, in the water. He was dressed in blue pantaloons, green baize rounda- bout and red flannel shirt. From some small tools found in one of his pockets, and other appearances, itis presumed that he wasa ship yard sawyer. The body had not been in the water many hours, and no marks of violence or injuries were discovered upon it. Verdict, “ Accidentally drowned.” . Hornep Carrie Burctary.—About three weeks since, the stable of|Robert Larubert, 348 South- street, was broken open during the night, by the re- moval of the padlock, and two valuable cows stolen therefrom, which have not been recovered. Since then, Mr. Lambert has kept a nightly watch on the stable, and on aetna to it, after a short absence on Friday night, found that the padlock had been forced off, and entering the building, discovered a black fellow, who had just loosed the halter of a cow inthe stable, for the pu of driving her off. He was taken to the watch house, where he gave the name of William Anderson. He is, no doubt, the rogue who stole the three cows from the stable on the first night it was entered. Ler Loosr.—Old Dick Gildersleeve, formerly a mail carrier, who was committed to the city prison a few weeks since, on a charge of passing counter- feit money, succeeded yesterday in obtaining bail for his appearance to answer the offence, inthe Ge- neral Sessions. Locke vr.—John, alias James J. Turner, com- mitted on the 26th of last month for receiving sto- len goods, was surrendered yesterday by his bail, on account of a difference of opinion between them as to the amount required for such service. Drownep.—The body of a colored man, named Louis Caston, a native of the West Indies, aged 89 years, was found inthe North River, between Beach and North Moore streets, on yesterday morning. — His hat and cloak and a bottle that appeared to have contained rum, were found on the wharf near where the body was discovered. TheCoroner held an inquest on his body, but_no marks of violence were discovered upon it. The Jury therefore re- turned a verdict ot death by accidental drowning. Philadelpht [Correspondence of the Herald.] Puiwapeurmia, Feb. 2, 1843. Dear Sir :— Our Legislature is beginning to redeem its charac- ter, by the enactment of at least two good laws. I mean the repeal of the General Sessions, and the bill providing for the payment of the “ relief notes,” by which the community have been severely fleeced —these bills yet want the signature of the Governor, which they will no doubt receive. Judge Parsons is talked of as the Criminal Judge, but it is yeta matter of great doubt whether he will accept the ap- pointment. The Tansill Court Martial is nearly closed—the opinion is unanimous that this officer will be honora- bly acquitted, and the eruelties practiced by Me- Laughlin and his naval officers, meet with public reprobation. t Aman named Isaac Landis, of desperate charac- ter, was arrested yesterday. It is strongly suspected he is one of the villians who made the murderous attack on Mr. William Slater on Saturday night. At the Walnut street theatre last evening, a crowd- ed and highly gratified audience welcomed Char- Jotte Cushman as a ficiare. The Hunchback was powerfully cast by the talented company, and Julia found a, perfect representative in the gifted fee Ste he scenes were intensely thrilling, and the audience, by the deep silence which pre- vailed during the entire performance of the piece, testified their great and absorbing interest. With such plays and such performances, it is not wonder- ful that the Walnut has been the most successful house of the season. During the performance of the afterpiece, an altercation took place between a young officer and a citizen, and “ the jie” and a blow passed; some confusion ensued among the au- dience, and the belligerents were quieted by an in- terchange of cards. ‘‘The aflair,” it is expected, will come off to-day or to-morrow morning. The weather changed last night, and became ex- ceedingly cold, and great coats and cloaks are in re- quisition, while the ladies scarcely venture out. Purtapenruia. Expresses Again.—Harnden and Co. was first yesterday morning. After them came Adams and Co.—both with Boston papers two hours ahead of the mail. Then Pullen and Copp gave us Albany papers of Friday morning: and soon afterwards Pomeroy and Co. conferred the like favor upon us When the mail will reach here from that city time will tell Albany. (Correspondence of the Herald.] Auzany, February 3, 1843. The Herald—State of the Governor's health—Position of Parties—Patriotic Solicitude for the Spoils— Biographieal Sketches of the Lives and Eminent Services of the respective Applicants, Freenp Bennett :— The Herald is the paper read here. All others arestale and flat. Wile the nominations are pend- ing, the Democratic press of your city, and indeed of the State at large, dare not utter a syllable of comment on the message, or in relation to any of the interesting events transpiring here. The friends of the respective editors are here by hundreds— hanging between life and death—casting their “lin- gering, longing looks” at the spoils shining above their heads—hungering and thirsting for the loaves and fishes, the oil and the wine ; and raging raven- ously therefor. This being the case, and the impe- netrable mystery in which the Governor veils bis own political opinions as to the party differences of the great Democratic family, and his individual preferences, if he have any, places the editors of other papers in quite an “interesting condition,” and they dare not be delivered of their embryo thunders, lest they should mar the prospects of their numerous friends, applying, for executive favor. Not so the Herald—its friends are every body; and none snatch itup with greater avidity than the office seekers themselves, sure to find therein some information desired, some insight into the character of the Go- vernor, the knowledge of which will enable them the more effectually to accomplish their aim of get- ting into some situation, to enhance his fame, and to serve the country—and themselves. : The Governor’s health is good. He bears bori with an admirable grace. He would make a go editor. Nothing disturbs his equanimity. Calm— unruffled—collected—conscious of his power, with- out being vain—he is effectually guarded against its being surprised into undue exercise, by the “pulling of any strings” with which the applicants may be supplied. He does every thing by system; which is extremely annoying to your haphazard and surface polticians. From the liberal tone of the message, and the action of the Legislature on the Printing question, and the consequent utterance of certain half smo- thered grumblings in certain quarters, a division of the party in the Prgmenare has been anticipated by a few more noisy than sagacious politicians. This notion getting wind, has been of incalculable bene- fit to the Governor and the country. It has caused the office huatersto show their hands; and besides giving the Governor abundant sport, has convinced him of the mutability of some men’s political TO~ tessions and principles. It has demonstrated to him the tacility with which a real live radical salaman- der can transform himself into a half horse, half- alligator politician—how readily a dyed in the wool subterranean can wash away his stains of “ indeli- ble democracy,” and come out a conservative, pure as the driven snow, when,by so doing, he fancies he shall be more likely to find favor in the eyes of him, who, “ with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint,” &c. &c.. 1am confident that if the Governor could only see proper to hold on to the offi- ces for two years,shakingthem over the heads ofthe thousand applicants, without the slightest intimation ot preference to any of them, he would be the most powerful and popular man in the State during the whole time. . ‘That confidence of hope, peculiar to every man’s own self, would lead each to suspect himselfto be the favored one, on whom at last would descend the long expected blessing. But Goy. Bouck isnot acruel man, though asafe and cautious one ; and when he shall have diligently} collated, compared, examined and revised” all the conflicting claims, ou will see the men here, from your great Gotham, back again,moving in their wonted spheres, the vast multitude, with elengated countenances, and the favored few with that peculiar smile which your old triend the Union’s Major, by wearing eternally, bas made immortal.. The Governor will take time to do what he considers right in the matter of appoint- ments, the impatience of the applicants to the con- trary notwithstanding. The Governor has rather a novel, but by the bye, a very judicious plan, for comparing the merits, ne- essities, and claims of the different applicants “One at atime” is the rule. With all conceiva- ble gravity, mixed with aflable condescension, he invites the trembling postulant to state his claim in few words, that Peconaniy, may be offered to others in theirturn. With pen in hand, and the book ot doom spread before him, he pens down whatever he deems important in the case to assist him in the selection of a person to fill the office under applica- tion; discouraging all generalities, and cutting short all long winded and elaborate declamations con- cerning the state of the party, what is necessary to the maintenance of its integrity in the section where the office islocated,and allforebodings that if this or that, or the other aspirant, be nominated, the party will aon All such preaching he has a happy fa- culty of putting a period to, in the smoothest style imaginable. by noting down. the political expe- rieiices of somany active partisans, he gains also a knowledge of the affairs of the democracy of the State, which cannot but be useful to after genera- tions, should it happen tha® by any mishap, these biographical sketches should get into the hands of the publishers. Arich treat it would be though !— Boz might shear off his laurels with a handsaw, and Burchard’s blue book would be forgotten for- ever. Good heavens, only think! the political me- moir of such men as Tom Carr, Slamm, Vache, and their illustrious cotemporaries! What were the Sybiline Books of old Rome, compared with the “Record Confessional” of the office seekers of the Empire State? Nothing. I could give a transcript of a few pages of the above record, which would be exceedingly interesiing to not a few of the leading politicians in your city; but refrain from the delectable task. I hope none of them will be seized with the ague, for fear I may do so, for 1 solemnly aver I won’t doit. Tell them so, that the: may breathe more freely. Much as J like sport, spare them for the present. They will soon be put outof their misery, poor fellow: ene 4 After all,the only publication that,in point of inter- es‘, political, moral and religious; in point of in- Struction as to what qualifications and services best deserve the rewards of office ; and in point of pow- erful exhortation to the duty of submitting to, and bearing with christian fortitude. the disappointments and other ills whick office-seeking is heir to, excells all other literary works, on these, or any other sub- jects, not excepting even the manuscript “ Record” of Gov. Bouch—is the New York sae 22 Freehold, N. J. {Correspondence of the Herald.} Freenorp, N.J., Jan. 23, 1843. Beauties of Banking— Monmouth Bank—Fashion— Balls—Jesse’s Description of the Ball. James Gorpon Bennett, Esq — Dear Sir,— Among the hosts of your correspondents, it seems strange to me thatone never hasbeen heard through your columns from this village, which I need hardly tell you is situate in Monmouth county, of which itis the seat of government. Being in a central position, it of course secures to itself nearly all the trade for many miles around, and is on that account a very thriving town. Rich in religion, politics, wickedness, ({ blush to say it), and the fair sex, it of course should claim a portion of your attentions; and it is on this account that I am induced at this time to trouble you with a letter, leaving it to your discretion whether or not to give it publicity. “I will first give you a few facts relative to the Monmouth Bank of this village, the revival of which has caused such great commotion in your city and State. Wken it commenced its operations by means of a few speculators (soulless) some eighteen months since, it took a three years lease of a new and neat heuse, the whole of which was re-rented, with the exception of one room, which they reserved for the indulgence of their pro- pensities. This done, they bought a safe, a coun- ter, and a small desk, behind which they placed an eminent financier, who was formerly connected with the Bank of America at Buffalo, in your State, as cashier, although the office, in so far as this vil: lage ia concerned, is and then was an undoubted sinecure. When these arrangements had been et- fected, the second part of the chapter commenced; which consisted of the circulation of their promises to pay over all parts of the west, after having secured the continued quotation of their bank in a New York Bank Note List. An office was then estab- lished in Wall street, of your city, where the notes so circulated were advertised to be redeemed, which advertisement was carried out to the letter for atime; although by what means I cannotcon- jecture. Bot, by virtue of a‘ run” on a rainy day, the vaults of the said office were drained of specie: cpeemibently @ suspension of their operations took place. gut the maxim, “as long as there is life there’s hops,” requiring demonstration about that time, “the sprit of the age” (as Mr. Bancroft calls it), selected these same speculators as the instrumeats by which it was to be effected. Theretore the Bank, as it were, rose again from its ashes, like a phenix, and once more astonished the natives by its peregrina- tions, But achange has now “ come o’er the spi- rit of its dream,” and the bank becoming encum- bered with numerous law sui(s, to recover the value of the notes of the old emission (to which suits, by the bye, the bank pleaded the statute of limitation), has beer forced to dispose of_itself bedy and soul; id I would ask the renowned Moses Y. Beach, the ittle Biddle” of New York, to buy it out, and be- come the owner. Under his dispensation, we might probably have some beautiful operations, especialy il he succeeds in his desire to have the laws of your State repealed. However, we shall see what we shall see. Although the characteristics of this season have heretofore consisted _«t balls, routes, soirees, and se- lect parties in our villages, yet from some cause or other (probably the unusual depression now exhi- biting emong the commercial class of the commu, nity) we have had but one or two congregations of the kind as yet, the principal of which took place last week at Keyport, and was attended by most of our young men, who each accompanied their favo- rite lady to the scene. As for a description of the ball, our modest nature will not permit us to attempt \; we must therefore give it in the words of Jesse (a colored gentleman of eur village, who attended as waiter on this important oecasion, and who is ce- lebrated for his rhapsodies and comments on any affair in which the fait sex are concerned). ‘* De way ae gals did kick up dere heels was a little au- dacious. Dey seemed to sider themselves de lords ob creation. ‘I "low dey went it wuss nor de fust section ob de law purvides. De fellers plead a non- suit, and de fiddler charged de jury. De jury "tired to tea, and brought in a werdict ob damages against allde men. But de poet say all tings mnst haba end. So de ball did hab an end contormable to de statoo. And de way de young’uns did slide up to de gals, was a caution to de most superbest gal in de town, my gal Dinah.” 2 But I have already extended this letter beyond moderate limits, and lestyou will tire of so much tirade at once, I will close ‘this, promising, if agree- able to yourself, to trouble you again, when any- thing interesting occurs. Yours, Swooxs. swego, {Correspondence of the Herald.] Osweao, Jan. 29, 1843. Dear Sir :— The weather continues mild and gpring-like, and our canal and river tree {rom ice. We have not as yet seen that wonderful man Mr. T. W. Parmelee, the government secret inspector for this frontier. Pray, what is he doing all this time? Mr. Platt, the late worthy President of the Oswego Bank, has resigned; his successor is a Mr. Douglass, of Troy. The affairs of this institution have always been managed with ability and discretion. The Oswego Guards have given their annual ball; it was quite a brilliant affair, and came off to the satisfaction of all parties. The Oatario Steamboat Co. have a fine boat nearly finished, of 10@ horse power. She will be commanded be Cay eae S. Weeks, a gentleman well qua- lified for the situation. Messrs. Bronson & Croker are building two steam vessels, which, with three already in use, will give them a weekly line to Chi- cago, owning as these gentlemen do, about twenty vessels. Their forwarding business being very ex- tensive is aproot they possess, as the are entitled to, public confidence. The whole amount of tonnage here issomething over nine thousand. As the Courier and Enquirer is seldom seen here, I wish to enquire after Colonel Webb’s health; per- haps he would like to fight another duel. How is the calt of his leg? He has no doubt, ere this, made many acknowledgments for the segars and wine yon sent him whilst in the Tombs. ._ To-morrow the friends of President Tyler meet inconvention at New Haven, in this county. The Captain may consider himself elected. Fort Onta rio is nearly completed; it is garrisoned by Captain Barnum’s cominany, of the 2dinfantry. The officers are pleasant gentlemen, as indeed all the govern- ment men are at this place. Osweco. Police Reform, GENTLEMEN OF THE PoLice CoMMITTEE:— With all due respect to you, gentlemen, and your suggestions, for the improvement of the police, any idea (while such a momentous question is abroad), however humble, may tend towards perfection. As such the writer of the present article hopes that some grains may be selected that will assist in form: ing a police on principles that will not only bring of- tenders to punishment, but will also use sufficient exertion to prevent crime, which prevention we opine is the greater desideratum. We propose that a sliding scale shall be used, i. e. grades of office. For instance, we would form classes; the first or highest should have a very hand- some salary ; the second twenty-five per cent less; the third fifty percent less (than the highest); the fourth and last seventy-five per cent less than the first, to wit:— For argument, we will suppose the high- est fixed at one hundred dellars, 1 Thesecond would be 15 The third would be 50 The fourth would be 25 Then according to the merit of the officers, and the degree of energy displayed, they should be ele- vated to the different classes, in the following man- net: The officers should on no pretence what- ever succeed to a higher class, i.e. from the fourth to the third, underfive years service of faithful in- tegrity, and then from the third to the second under five years more of irreproachable service, and from the second to the first, or highest, under seven years; and if after attaining the third or second class, one well sustained charge ot bribery or mal- practice was made against them, they should be re- duced to the fourth, to undergo the same terms of elevation ; but after said malpractice, never to at- tain the firstor highest class; and upona second well sustained charge of bribery and corruption, be dismissed the service altogether. The above rough sketch may be objected to on -wo grounds. First, that the efficient officers now employed could notstart with the novices in the fourth class. We would meet that objection with placing them in the third class, and allowing them to attain the second by three years of faithful and unbribed service, subject to be reduced to the fourth class upon well sustained charges of malpractice, and only to attain the first or highest upon faithful service of seven years in the second, but not then if by malpractice they had been reduced to the fourth. . Thesecond objection may be the expense to the city, in giving such high salaries, but as “preven- tion is better thancure,” a few thousand ‘dollars a year ought not to be taken into consideration, when the prevention of crime is the object to be attained by preventing the growing classes from sinning, only one soul shall be saved from everiasting perdi- tion, that one ought to be and is, above all conside- ration ef dollars and cents; and while we protess to be amoral and religious people, shall we raise a question of such minor import against that of eter- nal salvation? We would also suggest that the highest, or first class of salaries, cou'd not be obtained in less than ten years, even by our present police officers; inthe meantime, a sinking fund could be appropriated to- ward the additional twenty-five per cent salar which salary should be on sucha ecale that it should be worth a man’s patient service to obtain. As, of course, this is only a rough idea of the plan, we will at present abbreviate it,remarking that in all the classes we should have leaders, or directors, with superior privileges; and then again we should have over and above the first, or highest class, one grand head, cemposed of at least three persons, to be elect- ed to that office for life, by their superior capabili- ties and fitness for such an important office. Again, we would suggest, that if possible such a strange anomaly as ejecting men to office, independent of politics or political party, could take place, that, as regards the police,they should be entirely tree from that great incubus of good and wholesome govern- ment. In paying come attention inthe criminal courts, we find that nine-tenths of the offenders have been either players at faro or purchasers of lottery tickets and policies,and have gotinto difficultiesjin trying to obtain means to carry out this maddening excite- ment. We think that one grand step toward the decrease of crime would be to do away with the in- centive. From the constant intercourse of the officers with rogues, they must of course look upon crime with less horror than the majority of the community. Is it then to be wondered at, that they have sympath for them, more especially when backed with a roll of notes; we are not to suppose, because they are officers, they are not men; and while civilization’s greatest pride is wealth, they, the officers, of course will make money; but we ets suggest that by hold- ing out to them, that a handsome fixed salary is at- tainable by strict integrity. they will at any rate bie be induced to accept such bribes as are not often paid or offered. Pupnicona. ee Cuatuam Tueatre.—Shakspeare’s admired play of “Romeo and Juliet,” is to be performed to- morrow evening, with a superior cast of charac- ters—Mr. Thorne as Romeo, and Miss Mary Duff in her favorite character of Juliet. The excellent stock company of Mr. Thorne, enables him to pro- duce the best standard playe, and in fact the entire rolé of theatrical performances, with the greatest effect—and the liberal efforts of the worthy mana- ger for the amusement of his numerous patrons, deservedly receive a most cordial response from the public generally, who nightly crowd his popular e* tablishment to excess, and testify their delight by repeated outbursts of applause, 4 from the press, and i ‘ torical Novel, Bianca Historical Ni tr OG LITERATURE —J for sale at this office, the n a lo, by the popular authoress, Lady Bu 18] cents per copy. Also, Blackwooi's Magazine, 18f cents, and the recent: novels of Scott, Bulwer, D’leraeli, Dickens, ‘Smollet and Miss Landon, all of which may be had tice. Also Standard Literary Works, embracing Allison's History of Europe, Cooley's Egypt, Sparks Washington, and Thiers’ French Revolution. ly J Metal Roofing. Mr. Eprtor :— My attention has recently been attracted to this subject oy observing that the new church in Broadway is being covered with sheet copper. Ma- ny advantoges accompany a metal roofing, but where economy and the absence of weight in the roof are important, then tin plates covered wiih zine, or as they are termed, galvanized, are very greatly preferable to sopneess and if the plates be properly united and carefully laid, they are at least as durable. x Economy in a richly endowed church may not be amatter of moment, as every part of the structure, from the foundation upwards, may be massive ; but in most other edifices, particularly in wide and ele- vated buildings, such as public institutions, manu- factories, warehouses, theatres, and private residen- ces generally, economy originating ina light, cheap and durable roofing, is a point of the very first con- sideration. 3 A light roof admits of less ponderous, and there- fore of less costly materials in building, in all the varied combinations of weod, iron and brick work, without impairing the general strength and solidity. Now seunire square feet of copper roofin; weighs about 125 |bs., whereas the same extent o tin plate, zinced, does not weigh more than from 75 to80lbs Here, then, is a difference of more than 50 per cent in weight against copper; and as to price, it costs about five times as much as tin plates zinced, independently of the additional expense of much more solid materials throughout. If the advantages of this kind of roofing were bet- ter understood, and more universally known, few would have their premises covered with any other substance. Zinc alone has frequently been used for this purpose, but it is incapable of the contraction and expansion which the extremes of temperature in this climate submit it to. Iron, on the contrary, ig not injuriously affected by these sudden changes; the only point therefore is to protect it from corro- sion. This is effectively accomplished by covering it with zine ; but much more effectively accomplished when the sheet iron is first covered with tin, and then with zinc, because both these metals are pro- tectors. The tin enters into every pore, and sheathes every atom of the iron, which no electric action can reach as long as the tin exists, whilst the zinc protects both. : Ifno other metal be brought into contact, out- wardly with the surface of the zinc, this species of roofing will remain unimpaired for a long series of years. This fact will show those persons engaged in this sort of business, the necessity of fastening all such roofing, flooring, gutters, spouts, pipes, &c., with zinc nails; and in all solderings the sides of the plates should be laid flat upon each other, with the solder between or underneath, so that it may be as little exposed as possible to the action of the atmos- sphere. The mode of lapping and hammering the joinings as now practised, render the superficial me~ tallic coverings thinner ; and the solder when run along the seams outside, creates an electric action, always productive of decomposition. To prevent this effectively, the seams should be covered with paint made of the oxide of zinc, and then the whole surface is homogeneous, and no such action super- venes. If two metals are brought into centact, and their surfaces exposed to the atmesphere, the corro- sion of the most oxidizable is inevitable. Ihave been informed, perhaps erroneously, that the copper roofing on the new church in Broadway is soldered, and fastened with iron nails. If this bea fact, then the whole of that roof is one exten- sive galvanie battery, where the copper is acting upon both the nails and the solder, which will be destroyed within a very moderate period, not only from atmospheric action, but from the thousands of nails being constantly stimulated by the pyrolig- neous or acetic acid, sapand water contained in the timbers, into which they are driven. Yours, respect- fully, W. A. Kentisn. New York, Jan. 23, 1843. (G The public can now see the reason why General Tom Thumb was removed {rom the American Museum in the height of his popularity. It was to make way fora still greater and more expensive attraction. If ever ma- nager deserved well of the public it is Barnum. No pains, no expense is spared to gratify public curiosity. He has engaged the grand deputation of Indian Warriors from the far West, the Sacs, Foxes, and Iowas, admitted to bethe finest band of warriors, with their squaws, ever seen on this continent. Undepraved by contact with civilization, these chiefs realize all our ideas of the wildness and na- tive dignity of the Indian character. The splendid Napo. leon spectacles are continued, and as a scientific novelty, aneminent Professor of Phrenology will examine the heads of visitors day and evening. a IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.—THE C OL EGE OF MEDECINE AND PHARMACY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK—Have complete the organ tion of their institution, which now embrsces perfect 1a ciltties for the treatment of all classes of ps ease. THE MEDICAL DEPART®? YT. In this department gratuitous advices given on all dis* eases of; le chest, derangements of the digestive organ: theumats: aflections, an i the provi ice of the phy ins are awn et great experience and particularly in the ase o1 the stethescope, and the treatment of of the laugg aud heart fTiverk Tie are tovRed trom venue.) -xeases, a gentleman who wi best Lock Hospataist ege have the utmost confidence in his abilities and skill in the treatment of this most important 8UI The Courray have also engaged the services of one of the most distinguished operative Surgeons in Now York, and are therefore prepared to receive and treat surgical cases. Squinting, cataract, and all diseases of the eye requiring an operation, —stricture of the urethra, calculi in the bladders--clubioot,-diseases of the joints, and of the spine, will be particularly attended to. The tees will be extremely moderate. Patients who so desire will be visited at their own houses after operations. PHARMACUTICAL DEPARTMENT ‘The department is under the immedi of Dr. M. O’Regan, member of the Ro: he medicines prescribed by t! ician, are dispensed at the lowest rate: best description, being imported from Pai THE CONS! LTING ROOMS are ree from the Dispensary, and are open from 10 A. M. till 2 P. M., and from 6till 9 P. M Person: distance can on remitting the sum of one dollar a itement of their case be furnished with a poet sar of advice and one dollar’s worth of appropriate medicine. By order of the College, W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. Prineipal (and only) office of the College of’ Medicine and Pharmacy, 97 Nassau st. New York, BRISTOL'S SARSAPARILLA.—Tho testimony of Messrs. Rushton & Co., Aspinwall, Milhau, and Burger, druggists, of this city, who are selling this Sarsaparilla, superadded to that of the following, shows conclusively that it is all it purports to be. (Copy.) New You, April 20, 1942. Mr. C. Bristor, Burrato, N.¥.— Dean Str— We have been selling during the year past considerable quantities of your Extract of Sarsaparilla, and think from the account we hear of its virtues from those who have used it, that the sale in this city may be much increased by paying it more attention in advertising. Our arrange: ments are such with the different papers that we can have advertisements inserted on much better terms than most others pay, and more conspicuously. If you would like to make an arrangement with us for selling it more ex- tensively, we think it could be made of much advantage tous both. We have now fourdifferent stores, three of them in the best location in the city for retailing, and one for wholesaling,and our focilitities are such as willenable us to dispose of more of it, perhaps, than any other house. Werhell be much plessod to Near from you ont ject, orif you visit New York in the course of a month or 80, to see you at ourstore 73 Fulton street. Yours, very respectfully, A.B. & D. SANDS. AN ARTICLE CALLED HEWES’ NERVE and Bone Liniment and Indian Vegetable Elixir, for the Rheumatism and Gout, has frequently come under our notice, which we, like the common herd of mankind, have considered one of the many catch-penny extort money from the suffering public, and should, for ought we know, still contirfie to think so, had not our an- tipath y to all patent medicaments been removed by seeing the above article applied toa friend who had been for yearsacripple,and who now walks erect. When such a truly valuable article comes before our notice, we deem it our duty to acquaint the public of the facts. We refer them for particulars to Comstock & Co., 71 Maiden lane, where the remedies may be had. A WONDERFUL CURE EFFECTED.—A gen. adds arrived here aiew days agoso much afflicted with Asthma, that his friends dare not let him travel alone, bat came on with him, Shortly after he arrived here, be was attacked very severely. A friend of his purchased a box of Dr. Sherman's Cough Lozenges; he took them, ‘and in two days pronounced himself entirely free from all symptoms ofthedisease.. ‘This valuable medicine is doing wonders in relieving those efflicted with coughs, colds, consumption, and bronchitis. You should be partieular to ‘ask for Sherman's Cough Lozenges, and not on any ac- count be persuaded to buy the worthless imitations. | 106 Nassau street is the warehouse. Agents 110, 273, and 459 Broadway; 227 Hudson street, 189 Bowery ; (77 Eust Broad- way, 66 William street, and 139 Fulton street, Brooklyn. THE GENUINE EXBRACT OF SARSAPA- riifZ prepared by the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, is now almost universally prescribed by the re- spectable portion of the New York medical faculty,which fact alone establishes its character more than columns of newspaper certificates made expressly for the purpose. The following are amongst some of the most remarka- ble cures effected by this celebrated preparation within the last six months: secondary syphilis, chronic rheuma tism, nodes, debility from secret indulgence and other causes, ints, cutaneous ulcerations, scrofula and erysipelas. ‘This preparation is guaranteed not to contain a particle of mereury or any mineral, being composed of nothing but the best i American Sarseperiile, Gentian and Sassafras, extracted by 4 process tinknown'to the American chymist. Sold in bottles at 75 cents each, Tn cases of haif dozen bottles, $3.50. Do do one dozen, 6 00. Frincipal office and consulting rooms of the College Nassau street, New York W. 8. RICHARDSON, aS sareeqes 1 ~~ -