The New York Herald Newspaper, February 16, 1843, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Thursday, February 16, 1063. Herald Literary Depot. All the new literary publications of the day, iemed on the cheap cash system, are for sale at the HERALD LI- TERARY DEPOT of CHEAP LITERATURE, North West corner of Fulton and Nassau streets. Call, see, and buy. The Administration of John Tyler and the New York Herald These are the times to try men’s sides—net souls. There is more to laugh at in the present age of the world than in the twenty that are past and gone We have Millerism, and Mesmerism, and Mormon- ism, and Clayism—and Van Burenism, and Tyler- ism—and a hundred other isms to sketch off and laugh at. On this last ism we find a very amusing and very interesting paragraph in relation to the New York Herald from our friend John Jones, of the ‘‘ Madi_ sonian,” the exponent and organ of the adminis. tration of John Tyler. Here it is : [From the Washington Madisonian.] The editor of the New York Herald is in a very great error in respect to the feelings of the friends of the Administration towards him. We do not con- cern ourselves, in the slightest degree, between Mr. Parmelee and himself. They have both been excel- lent friends to us and our cause, and between them, intheir private affairs especially, we can take no part We can only regret that the. Herald, which sprung so disinterestedly to the side of the Adminis- tration, and with so much efficiency, in former times, should now be making so unrighteous an at- tact upon it. Mr. Bennett has never, in his life, re- ceived aletter from the President, and he is at per- fect liberty to publish the only letter which “Cap tain Robert Tyler” ever wrote him, and to make any silly developments which his imagination may suggest. The editor speaks of the Convention of the fifteenth of March. We will see whether his threats, or any other consideration, will iafluence the success of the Leople in the cause of the Peo- ple. This is a most remarkable, a curious, a pregnant paragraph—coming ne doubt from authority, and very likely from Captain Robert Tyler himself. It merits therefore a respectful notice. On the accession of John Tyler to the Presiden- cy, this, we believe, was the only journal through- out the whole country, that “‘sprung disinterestedly” to his aid and assistance. We called up to ourre- collection the political history of John Tyler, and we thought we haddiscovered sufficient evidence in his career to believe that he was a single-minded— honest man—with certain principles of public poli- cy which formed a part of his existence, and which he never could abandon with honor or patriotism. A movement, entirely emanating from our own mind, was made by the New York Herald, founded on that view, and intended to give the President a fair, honorable, and disinterested support, through the trials of the extra session. We also organized, at great expense—at our sole expense—a system of Washington reporting and correspondence, which cost us probably $200 per week, besides extra bills of a large amount. Parmelee, alluded to by the Madisonian, was one of our correspondents—was very liberally and regularly paid—through the extra session, the recess, and the regular session, besides an advance being made to him, through certain rep- resertations, of a large sum of money, not {paid to this day. The efforts we thus made—the enterprise called into action—the expenditure of money, in every way, to bring further aid to the administration, by reports, “letters, and editorials, both in Washington and New York, would appear incredible, were we to mention the several items, and the total cost and labor. All this was freely done by us, without any wish or desire of reward. We saw the President, honest and patriotic, doing what he honestly believ- ed to be hisduty, assailed by the malignant ultras of both parties—by the Botts and the Bentons of fac- tion—and out of sheer generosity, we gave him the full benefit of our aid and support. In this business, too, Parmelee, or any other person, was nothing more than an employé, paid liberally for his labor, and engaged to carry out our views with regard to the administration, and do his duty asa con. tributor and writer for this journal. When we found that he neglected our business, and that he had most egregiously deceived us,.we dismissed him from our employment, and engaged better, ho- nester, and more competent men to fill his place. In all these movements in favor of the edministra- tion of John Tyler, from the month of May, 1841, down to this day, we claim the entire merit of ori ginating and carrying them out, and from the most liberal and disinterested impulses, which cannot be impugned. Now, in all these impulses, and efforts, in favor of that administration, what have been the feelings or regard of that administration,or of its officials and friends, either here or at Washington towards us ? ‘We never expected any office, or any spoils. We never asked for any office, or any spoils—either for ourself or for others. But we did expect common decency and common respect from an administra- tion and its friends, who have been somewhat in- debted to the disinterested labors of this journal. Instead of that return, we have met with nothing but meanness, malevolence, and a species of sneak- ing, contemptible conduct, that every man of spirit would treat with the most utter contempt. This conduct has pervaded the administration from the top te the bettom. We are even impudently taunted by the organ. With reference to our inter- course, it is true indeed, that we never received a jetter from the President, nor did he ever receive one fromus. On that point of etiquette there is a perfect equality between us. Neither have lost any dignity. We never intruded upon his public duties, asking any favors, for any purpose, or solici- ting, like so many others, any patronage. We have always been independent of all patrons—and if we have supported the administration in any measure, it could not be otherwise than disinterested. It is very true also that we received an “‘only letter” from Captain Robert Tyler, Junior, butas its character, tone, and purposes were frivolous and impertinent, we never thought it worth even areply. Thus is the extent—no more—of our intercourse with the admi- nistration of John Tyler. But thisdid not satisfy Mr. Jackass. With a species of unmanliness and ingrati- tude thacis laughable for its folly the friends of the ad- ministration, have even gone so far, as to court all those miserable creatures, who slandered our char- acter~impugned our rotives—and assailed our repu- tation. The very disinterested support we gave Pre- sident Tyler was, by these men’s tales, believed in the White House to be mercenary, and badly in- tended. Such is the result of the experiment we made, in giving a manly and honorable support to John Ty- ler. A more ungrateful return, never marked any similar movement in the history of the day. Yet, whenever the measures of the administration are right, we shall support them—when. wrong oppose them We may despise the narrow spirit—the un- grateful feelings—the mean conduct of the men forming the clique that governs the government, but the government itself we shall respect, esteem, sup port, and advocate in all that we believe nght and patriotic. These impertinent, impudent, contempt- ble, mean, dastardly chaps, who are “the power sehind the throne,” don’t seem to know good man- ners or good feeling, but we shall teach them a few lessons before we have done with them. This is only the first lesson. A Suir surposen To Be THE NortH AMERICA aswonr.—The pilot boat J. E. Davidson arrived last night, and reports a large skip ashore at Shrews- bury Inlet, with nothing but the stump of her mizen mast and bowsprit standing. Supposed her to be the packet ship North America, Capt. Lowber, from Liverpool, (with advices to the 7th ult.) as she had painted ports and a double name. The J. E. D also reports no vessel in sight from the light boat when she came up, and asthe North America was telegraphed Inst evening at sunset, there is reason to fear that the ship on shore may,be her. Tur Somers Tracepy.—The map which we have Given thisday, for the purpose of illustrating with accuracy, the distances of the brig Somers from various islands in the West Indies, will contri- bute more efficiently to the formation of just opin- ions on many interesting and important questions connected withthe conduct of Commander McKen- zie, than any thing which has yet been presented to public consideration, What is the plain and intelli- gible fact which this map reveals? That the So- mers was within one day’s sail of land when that melancholy tragedy was completed, and that on the very morning succeeding the night in which the bodies of the executed men were committed to the silence of the deep, the island of Antigua would have been in sight, had the commander of the So- mers so directed his course! When in connection with this most important fact, it is recollected that during the whole time in which the priconers were in irons, there was not a single mutinous act or ex- pression on the part of any of the crew—always €x- cepting the “‘infernal looks,” and mysterious “groups” which struck such terror to the hearts of Commander McKenzie and Lieutenant Ganse- voort—we think there can be but the one conclu- sion formed by all rational and unprejudiced minds, that there was no earthly reason why the prisoners could not have heen taken to the nearest port, if not to the United States. Let any disinterested man lock calmly atthe map and examine in the same spirit the evidence before the Court of Enquiry, ex parte, as it is, and can it ,be possible that he shall avoid the conclusion, that the execution was pre- cipitate and unjustifiable ? It is true that the Court of Enquiry have acquitted Commander McKenzie, and it is highly probable that the Court Martial will also grant him absolu- tion. But it is very easy to explain all this. We are pretty confident that not one of the naval offi- cers who have sat in judgement on Commander McKenzie, would, if placed in similar circumstances, act as he hasdone. A Stewart, a Jones, a Downes, or a Bolton, we venture to say, would never have condemned three men to death on such evidence— condemned them without the semblance of a trial —condemned and executed {them with such panic- struck precipitancy. Why, then, would they justify the conduct of Captain McKenzie? The answer is easy—on the ground of expediency. The members of ;these naval tribunals argue that if Commander McKenzie were tound guilty of murder, or of ex- ceeding the limits of his authority, the discipline of the naval service would be put in jeopardy—that the men would have less respect for their superiors, and less dread for their authority, and that the officers would feel and act as if shorn of their powers of pre- serving subordination, and checking and crushing attempts at mutiny. It is therefore urged on this plea of expediency, that Captain McKenzie shouid be honorably acquitted. The very same mode of reasoning is adopted by the owners and all others interested in the merchant service; for the influence of the decision in this case, it is easily seen, must also operate there. But at the bar of enlightened ‘and disinterested public opinion, Commander McKenzie can never be acquitted. Even before the tribunals where the esprit du corps of his professional brethren casts a shield of proiection over him, his conduct is, we are persuaded, regarded in the same aspect as that in which it is viewed by the community in general. In judging of his conduct, however, due allowance should be made for that apparent want of moral courage, and that wavering judgment, which hur- ried the officers of the Somers to conclusions, which now so evidently appear to have been pre- cipitate and unfounded. Grawam’s MaGazine For Marcu—Isragt Post, 88 Bowgry.—There is nothing in the world like competition, especially in literature and art. It is the cause of all the “ progress” of which the tran- scendentalists tell us, and ef that wonderful cheap- ness which brings newspapers like the “‘ Herald,” and such magazines as Graham's, within the means of all the intelligent classes. This last work is doubtless by far the cheapest and best of its kind now published. It contains more matter than the $5 monthlies; engravings of the very first order, while the $5 ones have none; and literary contents beyond comparison superior to those of any con- temporary. Graham does acash business, and he has learned the true secret of success—a judicious and liberal outlay of his money. He is the oaly publisher in his line who has had the foresight and ability to employ such writers as Paulding, Cooper, Bryant, Longfellow, Dana, Grattan, Willis, Hoff- man, and others of the same calibre. What an ar- ray of contributors is here for a single magazine! Paulding, in the number before us, makes his first appearance in authordom since he was Secretary of the Navy, in an article equal to the best of the ta- mous “* Salmagundi” papers by him and Irving. It isentitled ‘“‘The End of the World,” and hits oft the old Prophet Miller and his millennium furnaces to the life. Cooper’s ‘* Autobiography of a Pocket Handkerchief” improves with each new chapter. It is worthy the author of “ The Spy” and the “ The Red Rover,” though our light complexioned neigh- bor ef the “Tribune” and some others are hit rather harder than in our benevolence we would have had them. ‘Our Lida,” by Mrs. Stephens, is clever; “*Conduct and Consequences,” by the author of “(A New Home,” one of the best domestic tales we ever read ; “ The Fall of Palmyra,” a splendid his- torical story ; “The Belle of the Belfrey,” one of Willis’s most inimitable sketches ; and Poe’s cutting up of our friend Dr. Ward, the millionare, who wrote verses in the “ American,” under the signa- ture of “ Flaccus,” perfectly scorching. The poet- ry, by Bryant, Street, Colton, and others, is excel- lent, as usual, and Griswold has done up his editori- al business in his customary admirable manner. The fine steel engravings—three in number—are as good as we get in the richest London annuals Price three dollars a year. Tasrti, (Socrery Istanps) occurigD BY THE Frencu.—Letters from the American Consul, Mr Blackler, to Sept. 1th, state that the French Ad- miral, Dupetit Thouras, arrived there on the 8th, and made a demand on the Tahitans, of the sum of $10,000, in reparation for abuses, and as a guaranty of their future adherence to the treaties. It seems they immediately entered into negotia- tions for the surrender of the sovereignty of the island. Four of the Chiefs on the 9th signed a paper to that effect, but the Queen had refused to sign it. At the last date, the question of acknowledgment of the sovereignty of France, was supposed tobe settled, as all demonstrations of hostility had ceased, but the French flag was not yet hoisted. The La Reine Blanche was at Tahiti. Tue Boarn or ALDERMEN meets this evening, to discuss and pass upon an ordinance to create a work house, wherein the able bodied pauper poor can be employed, and contribute something to- wards their support. This is a wise measure, and is entitled to the support of every member of the board. From Rio Granpe.—Captain Robinson, of the Black Hawk, arrived yesterday after a passage of sixty days from Rio Grande, reports that no political events of importance had transpired previous to his departure. The new President had arrived from Rio de Janeiro, and strong hopes were entertained of a speedy termination of the civil war. es Weton’s Cincus.—Hinam Frangiin’s Bengrrr. —Young Franklin, one of Welch’s most popular performers, takes a benefit to-night. ‘The ring per- formances have been entirely changed for the occasion, and will embrace many new and brilliant acts never before witnessed in this country. The gorgeous pantomime of the “ Devouring Ogre,” is also presented. Apart from Franklin’s personal claims upon the community, the great novelty offered in the bill for this evening is alone sufficient to secure an overflowing house, and we expect the talented beneficiary will receive on this occasion a very flatteringftoken of popular esteem. City Intelligence. Avarmixa Incrgasg or Smatt Pox.—For the past several days, this distressing and virulent disease, the small pox, has been rapidly on the in- crease in this city, and the attention of the Boarc of Health has been called to the subject. Yester- day the Coroner was called to hold an inquest on the body of a child named Elizabeth Giddle, re. siding with her parents at 36 Sheriff street, who was taken sick with the confluent small pox or Saturday, and died on Tuesday without medical aid, The coroner helda view of the case, but net desiring to expose the jury to the disease, gave a certificate of the cause of death. The law of the State relative to the duties of coroners, should be so altered as to allow them to hold a view, and give a certificate in all cases of thiskind and in numerous others, such as natural deaths without medical at tendanee, still bora children, &c., thus relieving the county from the unnecessary expense attending such inquests. They are useless, and have been long since abolished in the State of Pennsylvania, &e. TheTommon Council should call the atten- tion of the Legislature to this subject at the present session. Since writing the above the Coroner was called a second time to hold an inquest on the body of ano- ther small child named Mary Jane Hughes, at 123 Columbia street, who had died from a short illnes- of the confluent small pox. He pursued the same course as in the previous case, and gave a certificate for burial without calling an inquest of citizens. Forgery on RopertC. Wermors.—On the 7th instant, Harold Geer, architect, of 169 Mott street and 83 Merchants’ Exchange.gave a check to Wm T Ryer, butcher, of No. 3°Centre Market, for $70 drawn upon the Bank of America, and purporting to have been signed 4 Robert U. Wetmore, Navy Agent,"dated Feb. 11th, and drawn to the order of Geer. The check was given In payment fora bil! of $25, that had been presented by Ryer to Geer, and the former paid Geer the balance of $45 in mo ney. Mr. Ryer paid the check to Francis Colton& Co., axctioneers, of 197 Chatham Sqpares who pre- sented ii to the bank for payment, when it was pro- nounced a forgery and detained. Information of this having been given to Geer,he insisted that the check was good, and that Wetmore’s account must be short, or he would have taken it up. He then paid Ryer $70, being the amount of the check. During this tims, however, the check was held in posses- sionof the bank, and having been presented to Mr. Wetmore, he pronounced it a forgery. Geer was, therefore, arrested yesterday by officer Hilliker, and fully committed on the charge of forgery. Hanoep By THe Neck tit, Dead —A young man named Joseph Smith, aged 24 years, son of Job Smith, carpenter, of 84 Burton street, was disco- vered yesterday afternoon in the attic story of his fatker’s dwelling suspended. by the neck by a cord attached to the stairs He até his. dinner with the same appetite as usual and exhibited no signs of committing suicide in such a singular manner. He has been afflicted from his youth with what is com- monly called the “falling sickness,’ and has at for- mer periods threatened to destroy himself. Diep in THe Srreet.—John Voorhis, bookbinder, who resided at the corner of Bowery and Stanton street, while proceeding home last evening about dusk fell down in the Bowery from a sudden attack of disease of the heart,andjbeing unable to speek or inform the bystanders of his residence, was con- veyed tothe Tombs. On arriving there he wasplaced in an apartment attached to the watchfhouse, but died betore medical attenilance could be obtained. Mr. Voorhis was a very respectable,industrious man. and has been enZaged for several years in a book. bindery attached to the Bible and Tract Societies in Nassau street. His body was sent to his resi- anes last evening,where an inquest will be held to day. Brack Perrer anp Rossery.—One of the mos' audacious acts of robbery or theft took place ir this city on the 3d instant, that we have lately beer compelled to record. The particulars were mad: known tous at the time, but the ends of justice re quired their suppression until the rogue was arrest ed. On the evening of the third of February, a fel low, whose name has since been ascertained to bi Thomas R. Hatfield, entered the jewellery store of Frederick Scherpe, 181 Houston street, and asked to examine some ladies’ watches, which were shown him. He selected a lady’s gold watch, with silver dial, valued at $25, and a small silver watch worth about $6, and while the attention of Mr Scherpe was engaged, the rogue drew a handful o} black pepper from one of his pockets, and dashing it into the face and eyes of Mr. Scherpe, snatched the watches, and escaped. He contrived to keep out of the way of the pelice until Tuesday evening, when officers Bird, Brown, and Tompkins, made 4 levy upon the gentleman, and landed him in the upper police office During yesterday he succeeded in obtaining bail for $600 in the person of a widow woman, named Susan Dumas, whe justified that she owned the dwelling house 140 Ludlow street, in which she resides, valued at $3000, with a mort- gage of $1000 only upon it, as an encumbrance. Sepuction, ApuuTery anp ATremrTreD Murper. —For the past several months a man named Johv Chapman, who has kept a porter house at 407 Bow. ery, corner of 7th street, has been living with a wo- man named Sarah Gansford, wife of Frank Gans- ford. On Tuesday afternoon they quarrelled, and she left the house. At about 10 o’clock at night, being a little intoxicated, she returned, and in afew minutes after Chapman came into the house, and knocking her'down, struck her with a sharp instru ment in the left breast, and then kicked her out o doors. She remained there until 1 o’clock at nigh: when officer Bird, of the upper police, who was passing, discovered her, and obtaininy admission to the premises of Chapman, arrested him and con- veyed them both to the fifth district watch house. The woman was there examined bya physician and a weund three inches in length was found on her left breast, but not deep enough to be consider ed dangerous. She was sent to the Bellevue Hospi- tal, and Chapman was locked a the charge of i assault and battery with intent to Crauncey C. Larxtn.—Thislark, who has sported the button and lace of the Navy for several months past for the pur of deceiving the public, was ar- i on the charge of grand larceny Several complaints of false pretence: and fraud have been made, which will end his ca reer for a few years at least. AMan Witn Two Wives.—Mr. John W. Bowen was arraigned yesterday charged with the crime of bigamy. It appeared from the evidence at the po- lice, that he was married on the 29th of Janua 1837, to Rosanna M. Kenney, at Southwark, Phi delphia, by the Rev. Thomas G. Allen, of the E| copal church, and that in April last he lett his wife, and hassince abandoned her. Not relishing a life of single blessedness which he managed to live for tour weeks, he induced agirl named Ann McGor ven of this city to become his wife, and they were married on the 27th of May, 1842, by the Rev. Mr. Varela, of St. Joseph’s Church. This fact hav- ing become known to the two wives, they both ap eared yesterday to enter their grievances agains fim, and Johnny was locked up to live a life of celi- bety that may extend to some years in the State ison. Evagne Barron, a brother of that one now in the State Prison, was arrested on Tuesday night on several charges of grand larceny and burglary, and lodged in the City Prison. The officers have since obtained possession of a number of coats, cloaks, and over couts, stolen by him and his companion= from the halls ot dwellings. Mr. Walker, of 157 Chambers street, identified two over coats valued at $35, that had been stolen from his hall on the 15th of February,and John A. Weekes, of 8 Carroll Place, identified a cloth cap and fur hat that had been taken from his premises. A number of other coat- and cloaks are in possession of the clerks of the Lower Police office, where persons who have lost clothing can see them. Among others, we under stand that there is an over coat belonging to our friend Alderman Davies, of the 15th ward. Jenry McDonaup rast.—This man who was ar- ‘ed by officers Fallon and Stephens, a few days since, ona charge of passing counterfeit money, and who wasto have been sent to Philadelphia yes terday on a requisition of the Governor of Penn- sylvania, was cornered on a charge brought against him here, and was committed to answer. It ap- ars that on the 20th of last month, he entered the Jewellery store of Henry M. Kitterband, 6794 Broad- wey, and asked to look at some gold watches for thy rpose of making a purchase. Scveral were shown him, and while the attendant was wiping the back of one with a piece of bnekskin, Jerry snatched a watch aod made a lenp tor the door, but was prevented from escaping. While preparations were making to take histo the police office, h made a bolt through the window over the back door, carrying the sash with him, aud succeeded in eluding his pursuers. He has’ been committed on the charge of larceny, and after having served his time outat Sing Sing, will be delivered to the authorities of Pennsylvani at! is a native of Wheeliag, Va., and says he is asaddle ana harness maker by trade. He is a desperate rogue, and should be landed where he will do no more crime for afew years at least. é but three points in Mr. Miller’s recent communication which we will notice at present, viz:—Ist, He asserts that he is no pro phet. 2d, That all his calculations are founded on Scripture. 3d, That he has more than sufficient property, and therefore he is truly benevolent. To these statements we make the following reply:— Ast. If Mr. Miller is no prophet, he has certainly predicted future events, and these of the most seri ous character. The word prophet literally means to predict, or foretell future events; secondly, it means spiritually to preach or expound the Scrip- tures. Now we assert that in both these sensea o/ the word, he, Mr. Miller, has set himself up as# prophet. One year from this, however, and he will either be honored as the Lord’s prophet, or degrad- edto the lowest degree, by the whole community, as a false prophet. 2d. He assures us his calculations are founded on Scripture, namely—the Book of Daniel. Archbi- shop Usher’s and Archbishop Leighton’s calculation of time, and all the good and great men who ever lived since the days of the Apostles, he utterly re- jects, and sets up his own opinion of time, in opposition to that of all his predecessors.— He asserts that Christ was born in the year of the world 4157, instead of 4000. He then adds 1843 to this, to make out six thousand years. He then con- cludes that the world has existed its full length of time, and that therefore it must be destroyed Here, then, he arrays himeelf against Omnipotence; for God has never in any part of the Bible, nor in any age of the world, stated to mankind that at the expiratisn of six thousand years he would destroy the world ; nor can Miller, in any part of the Scrip- tures, find a single text to bear him out in the asser- tion that the world will be destroyed in one year frem this time ; but on the contrary, God has not revealed this, even tohis holy angels, and why re- veal it to a poor, sinful, ignorant and illiterate man, like Miller? Why did he not make such an mportant event known to his holy prophets and apostles? For he revealed every other important event necessary for our salvation to them.— As Mr. Miller rejects Christian chronology, and depends on the Jewish, we will give their views of the birth of Christ and the present year of the world. The book of the Sankedrim states that the Nazarite (Christ,) was born in the year of the world 4019, and the Jews state their present year to be 5604, and that their new year will commence the 10th of next September; so that,according to Jewish chronology, the world has yet 398 years longer to exist—that is, before the 6000 years are complete.— What will Mr. Miller think of this statement? We will now give an extract. and literal translation of Daniel, chapter the 8th., 9th 10th 11th 12th verses, and thereby show clearly that Daniel’s prophecy has no allusion whatever to the present time. Daniel, Sth chapter, 9th verse—And from one of them came forth a single little horn (prince) ; thatis Titus Vee- pasian—see Teimki; and he became great in the south, in the east, and in the glorious land of Judea. Verse 10th—And he became mighty in power against the hostof Heaven, and he fell upon the land (of Judea), and upon the host (of the Jews), and upon the Stars and trampled them under foot, Verse 11th—And he became mighty against the prince, a leader of the host, and through him (Ti tus,) the perpesual oblation was taken away from the holy sanctuary. Verse 12th—And a vast army shall be given him against the perpetual offering, because of transgression ; and he shall cause truth (the Gospel) to depart from the land ; and he shall work diligently, and become in the end virtuous. Verse 13th—And then I heard one holy person in- quire of another holy person, and ask him how long shall it be until the vision ef the perpetual oblation, and the transgression that maketh desolate, and the sanctuary or holy place be given unto him, (Titus,) and the host (of the Jews,) be trodden under foot ? (see Luke 21, 24.) And he answered and said unto me, until two thousand and three hundred evenings and mornings, or six years and ahalf. This wa: precisely the time the war lasted between the Jews and Romans. Daniel asserts in ancther place, tha’ seventy years (that is,from the birth of the Messiah) are determined upon for the destruction of Jerusa- lem, and to finish transgression, and to destroy the holy city and sanctuary, and to bring on an everlast- ing righteousness. In the year of the world 70 this prophecy was literally fulfilled; see Daniel 9h chapter, 2d verse. Our Lord, who well understood the meaning of this prophecy, applies the whole of it tothe destruction of Jerusalem. When you see the abomination of desolation, (the Roman army) spoken by of Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy land, who so readeth let him understand, &c. He then adds—these be the days of vengeance, in which all things written in the Jaws and the pro- phets must be fulfilled—Mathew, 24th chapter 15th verse; Luke, chapter 2lst, 22d verse. Here there is a plain statement of facts, made by our Saviour him- self, which directly contradicts Miller’s whole sys- tem, 8d—He admits the fact that he has a good farm, abundance of provision and money, and that he is truly benevolent. This caps the climax of the whole. Mr. Miller has invariably exhorted his peo- ple to sell their possessions, as did the primitive Christians,and to lay down the money at the apostles’ feet, (meaning himself) and his ministers, and stating that the world, and all the works therein, would be bumnediup in one yearfrom this time. Now, then, if he believes this doctrine, why not sell out all his own possessions, and direct the proceeds to be distributed among the poor saints. Surely his bread and water is sure for at least one year, and then he is to be taken toglory. This circumstance threw a suspicion over all his conduct. We are aware that he has plenty of money, for he has fleeced his flock roundly, and clothed himself and family with the wool. We know of several who have sold their property, and placed the proceeds in the hands of this misguided fanatic ; and vast sums are constantlyrent him in letters through the post office. He gets all he can in this way, saves all he can, and gives away nothing. Several poor unfor- tunate, and weak-minded females have become in- mates of the Lunatic Asylum, through his pernicious doctrine. We have known of several fanatics of Miller’s stamp, who in a short time proved them- selves to be impostors. No New Potice.—By the report of the Board of Assistant Aldermen in another column, it will be seen that there is to be no new pelice, but © mere rocommendation of an amendment of the old or present system. The members of the Common Council are afraid to organize a new system. It will be safest probably for the public to make up their minds to rest content with what they have got. Vivela Din gler, et id omne genus. Oratorio at THe Tapennacte.—The New York Sacred Music Society give an oratorio at the Ta- bernacle this evening, for the benefit of the Fire De- partment Fund. It is a voluntary offering on the part of this society, and there can be no doubt there will be a tull atteadan ce. “Otp Dan Tucker.”—The Virginia minstrels re cently arrived in this city, known as “Old Dan Tucker” & Co give a concert in the large hall over Luscomb and Sanborn’s “Cornucopia,” and Benja- min’s popular hotel, this evening, at eight o’clock.— A variety of entirely new and original southern music will be introduced, accompanied with unique and peculiar instruments. The hall will be crowded at an early hour. CnatHam Treat! Monk Lewis's thrilling play of the ‘ Castle Spectre,” will be performed this evening with a powerful cast. Miss Mary Duff sustains her favorite part of Angela, in which cha- racter she has justly received the highest encominms of praise. The ‘Great Western” alao appears this avening in his amusing extravaganzas. The deeply interesting drama of the ‘ Dumb Man of Manches- ter,” concludes the evening’s entertainments, pre- senting an unusually attractive bill, and which must secure a full house. Cnartes F. Miuirer.—The schooner Empire, in which this gentleman and his lady sailed for {thie port, put back to Norfolk on the 1th inst., to land two fugitive slaves found on board. Interestinc Wonk.—A most interesting novel entitled “Lights and Shadows of Factory Life,” by one of the New England Factory Girls,has just beer published .by Winchester, and is for vale at the Herald Literary Depot. It is written with remark- able spirit and grace, and contains many incidents of most exciting interest. ‘BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL, EO Abstract of Proceedings In Congress. Tourspay, Feb, 14, 1848. _ In Sunate.—The President of the Senate laid be- fore the Senate a communication from the Treasury Department upon the subject of the accruing duties for the last quarters of the year 1842. The Report &ives some opinion as tothe causes of the discre pancy of the estimates A bill tor the relief of the heirs of Robert Fulton was peperied. from the Committee on Naval Aflairs. . Mr. Witutams, of Me., presented Joint Resolu- tions adopted by the Legislature of Maine for the abohtion ofthe Academy at West Point. Mr. Hunrixaton, of Conn. made a_ report from the Committee on Commerce, concluding with a re- solution that it is inexpedient to abolish the Re- yom Cutter service, or to connect it with the Navy. Mr. Huntinaton reported the bill from the House 'o abolish the number of officers employed in the New York Custom House. The bill is reported with amandments. Mr. Woopsury offered a resolution which was adopted, calling for the amount of the Revenue re- ceived in the Treasury during the month of Jan- uary. Mr. Huntineton, from the Committee on Com- merce, asked to be discharged from the considera- tion of the resolution relating to Tonnage and Fo- reign Commerce. The request was granted. Mr. Benron’s resolution calling upon the Presi- dent of the United States for a copy of his instrac- tions to Daniel Webster, Esq. upon the occasion of the negotiation of the late treaty with Great Bri taiu, was adopted. f cap A bill was passed this morning, requiring the con- firmation by the Senate of the appointment of Assis- tant Postmas'ers General. Mr. Berrien gave notice that on Monday next he would move to take up the bill to amend or repeal the Bankrupt Law. x The resolutions of Mr. McDurrim, to which Mr Evans had proposed a substitute, were called up at one o’clock. Mr. Evans addressed the Senate for nearly three hours in mele to Mr. MeDuffie, and in defence of his four resolutions. He considered the arguments of the Senator in opposition to the Tariff, and dis- cussed the condition of the Treasury, which, he viewed in a more favorable light than represented by Senators upon the other side. The Senate then adjourned. House or Rerresentatives.—Mr. BARNARD gave notice that on Thursday he would ask the House to gointo a Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union, with a view of taking up the Exchequer bill of Mr. Cushing. He should, in that case, move his substitute theretor; and of this he wished gentle- men to take notice, and be prepared for the proposi- tion. Mr. Arnot presented a petition from New York, asking for a reduction of postage, and in favor of the reduction of pay of members of Congress, &c. Mr. Unperwoop, from the Committee for the District of Columbia, reported a resolution to dis- charge the Committee of the Whole House from the farther consideration of the bill to extend the charters of the banks ofthe District. If the motion should prevail, he should regard it as an earnest that the House would extend the charters, but should it not prevail, he would entertain a contrary opinion. The motion did prevail—yeas 114, nays 98. _Mr, Barnarp, from the Committee on the Judi ciary, to which the memorial of ‘esse Hoyt had been referred, said he had been i sted to. move thatit be printed. The motion int, after some conversation, was rejected. Mr. Gwin rose to a personal lanation, in rela- tion to remarks of Mr. Granger :especting the Mis- sissippi bonds. He stated distinctly that the money for their sale was not received by the State, but by the Union Bank, witheut the sanction of law. Mr. Grancer replied, that the five millions r ceived for the bonds was used as the sole capital the Union Bank ; and he read a letterto show th: other side of the picture, in contrast with that pre- sented by Mr. Gwin. These explanations were cut short by Mr. Arnoxp, who called up his bill to reduce the or of members of Congress. He moved that the debate cease at three o’clock, and the motion wa: agreed to —veas 92, nays 78. The House then resolved itself intoa Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, and pro ceeded to the consideration of the bill The bill having been read, several substitutes were offered. One by Mr. Gwin, to reduce the pay of the civil officers of the government twenty per cent, and providing, that for the remainder of a long session beyond five,months, the per diem shall be four dollars per day. Mr. Hont proposed an amendment to the bill, fix- ing the annual salary of members at $1500 per AAnAHY, and four dollars for every twenty miles travel. . Mr. Witttias, of Conn., submitted a bill fixing the compensation at $6 per day, and $6 for every twenty miles travel. 3 All those were read for information; and, after » great deal of talk and confusion, the exact result of which a spectator could not well determine, hse Committee rose, and the Speaker resumed the chair. Mr. Honmes submitted an amendment te allow members their actual expenses of travelling, and $8 a day for the time so occupied. Mr. Cusuine opposed the amendment. —__ The question was taken, and it was decided in the affirmative—yeas 98, nays 64. 7 An amendment was adopted, that the mileage of any member shall not be more than $300 for a ses- ston of Congress. bs 8 Mr. Wise moved to strike out $6 wherever it oc- curred, for the pav of members, and insert $4. The vote stood—ayes 56, noes 62. The Committee then rose, and the House ad- journed. Arromtment.—James L. Edwards has been _re- appointed by the President Commissioner of Pen- sions. Sales of Stocks at Philadelphia Yesterday. $2000 Kentucky Bonds, 85. 100 shares Wilmingtoi LATEST SOUTHERN SHIP NEWS. PuiwapeLraia, Feb 15—Cld Mary Chilton, NYork. —Cli Wm Penn, Coleman, Mobile; Judson, Cooley, NYork. hi 12 le, NYork; 11th, Mary le sitimore for Providence, —telow, Empire, Powell hence for NYurk—put back to land two fagi: tive slaves. Sid Alb.on, Bray, West Indies; Charlotte, (Br) , Turks Island; Colamous, Cade, Fredericksburg, abeth, Aj Common Council. Boarp or Assistant ALpERmen.—Wednesday, Feb. 16. —Special meeting to take up the Police Bill. Communication from the Mayor, transmitting Reports of Banks of Saving, and also of Sailor’s Snug Harbor.— Ordered on file. Communication from the Counsellor of the Corporation relative to constructing piers on the Brooklyn side of East iver. Document No. 42 on the New Police was then taken u, Some progress was made in passing several articles of this ordinance, when, on motion of Ald. Waterman, the Board went into committee of the whole on the subject. There was much debate upon the matter. Alderman Scoles pressed the two points of compensation and ap- pointment, as essential features ef the new system. He id to establish an entirely new system of Police, but was in favor of amending the old o1 He offered a resolution referring the whole subject to a Special com mittee to report amendments, &c. to the present system The committee appointed were Assistant Aldermen Scoles, Waterman, frown and Brad, On the whole, no progress was made, and the Board adjourned. The curiosity to see the wild Indian Chieftains and especially the beautiful Squaws, seems to deepen and spread ; and we anticipate a constant crowd during the remainder of the week. They appear at 2 o'clock and half past 7, when those who would get good seats, or any indeed, must go early, for however bad the weather, the Museum is sure to exhibita fashronable jam. 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Price $3 each. - By authority of the College of Medicine ana Pharm cy 97 Nassan street, N. ¥. W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. MONEY MARKET, Wednesday, Feb. 15—6 P, M. The sales at the Board were tair today, with but little change in rates. The recent occurrences in Kentucky have caused that stock to fall. It sold today at $3}, a de- cline of 1 per cent ; Ohio rose } ; Canton }. Alabama funds are more heavy—sales were made at 42, The combination at Mobile to refuse the Bank paper for produce, will anfluence its price greatly ; at the new Board the transactions were wnimpestent At Mobile on the Gth excitement ran high; the rates of bills were unaccountably irregular. At one hour there were sales of short sight checks on New York at 36, at another hour checks with the same signatures were of- fered at 33. So with time bills (60 days on New York.) They were negotiited at rates ranging from 33 to 29. Sterling was held at one hour at 40 and upwards, and was afterwards sold at 37.835. Checks on New Orleans drag- ged heavily; 35 were the highest figures, but lower ones are seid to have been accepted. There were sales of specie in round sums at 33. The Eastern Railroad Company have petitioned the Le- gislature for leave to pay their debt of $500,000 to the Commonwealth by increasing their capital stock. There was a meeting of the Board of Directors of the State Bank on the 31st of January, and declared the divi- dend to be paid in specie to ita creditors. Itis 96 cents on the dollar. The certificates were expected to be ready about the middle of February, We learn that the Bank of Montreal, and that of British North America,have reduced their charges on thenego tiation of drafts upon Western Canada, and the discount hitherto charged upon the bank notes and checks drawn upon that section ofthe province. The rates now charged arejone per cent upon paper payable in Canada West, and one half per cent upon the notes of the banks there. We have alluded to a feeble attempt of the English edi- tor of the Morning Courier to show that an increase of money has no effect upon prices, evidently with tne de- sign of advocating a new issue of paper money. The po- sition itself has long since been exploded, not by English authors, nor by the vagaries of superficial writers, but by the practical operation of cause and effect, influencing the strong good sense of the American people during the past few years. TheEnglishman stetes that the origin- ator of what hecallsa delusion, was Mr. Jacobs, in his work on the precious metal, thereby showing an utter want of acquaintance with those authers for whom he affects ‘not to care a rush,” yet from whom he evidently has derived what little smattering he possesses of the mat- ter. Mr. Jacobs’ statement was derived from the 5th chapter ot Adam Smith, whose profound thought and deep reasoning’upon cause and effect led to the conviction. The Courier man at this late day has discovered that supply, however great it may be in proportion to demand, hasno effect upon nominal or relative values. Hence he argues that if specie or its substitute, bank paper and cre- dit, is multiplied to an indefinite extent it would not cause its value to fallas compared with other results of labor. He has never employed his reasoning faculties, if indeed he has any to employ, upon the nature of the statement of Jacobs or the conviction of Smith. He therefore begs some onc else to show “how the assumed cause produces the alledged effect.” Money, bank paper or bank cre- dits, in this country constitute the purchasing power, which makes a demand for all articles effective. Bank loans form a purchasing power and stimulate « demand for goods, and produce, without the intervention of any specie or bank notes, a rise in prices. For instance, Wall street editor obtains from a banka loan or dicount || for $2,000, We do not refer to this from a desire to be | we in instrveting a novice, itis neces- sary to make use of such illustrations as will be most asily understood by him Well the $52,000 is a bank loan, and placed to his credit becomes a deposite. He im- mediately begins to make purchases of running horses, lots of land, stocks and other matters, and pays with his check on the bank. These checks for the most part will be paid in for some other debt due the bauk and cancell- led without any money having been withdrawn. Here, then, is an increased demand for several articles,to the ex- tent of $62,000, without any thing having been produced. Atthe sametime many other individuals obtain similar accommodations, and a large demand is created for the results of labor from persons who had before no means of theirown. Theamount of these bank loans from 1833 to 1837 increased in the United States $30,000,000, and proved by all the banks, the affairs of which have been published in detail, was nearly all to persons in whose ands they increased the demand for all descriptions of goods. At the same time they decreased production ‘ by causing those heretofore industrious to become traders and speculators, Whonthe means of buying become so very plenty and ensy to be obtained, it generally he’ pens that the public mind seizes upon some favorite obj-e \for | investment. Tn 1838 and 1°96 roel estate was that J fet, |