The New York Herald Newspaper, February 28, 1843, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD.| Sew York, Tuesday, February 28, 1843. ngre: Great doings may be expeeted every day from ‘Washington during this week, The Bankrupt Law is repealed—but what they will do next, no one can tell. Every thing is in confusion at Washington, at both ends of the avenue. Prepare for any thing and every thing . Tue PronabLe Resunts in THE LispENARD CasE.— Several incorrect statements have been published in seme of the papers, relative to the effect of the re~ cent verdict against the will of Alice Lispenard. It has been stated that by this decision Colonel James Watson Webb would get as high as $80,000 or $100,000. This is not so.- The whole undivided Lispenard estate embraces about 800 lots of ground in the fifth and eighth wards. These lots, valued ata fair price, may be worth about $6,000,000. Of this Robert Stewart received through Alexander one entire quarter ; also Alice’s sixteenth, to say nothing of what he might have obtained from Leonard, and also of his own individual property, independent of the Lispenard inheritance. Robert Stewart, therefore, may be set down at a million and a half of dollars. Of the ten heirs, each will take one-tenth of one sixteenth, or the 160th part of the whole undivided Lispenard estate. And valuing it at $6,000,000, a 160th part will be less than $38,000, which is the uz- most that Colonel Webb would be entitled to by this verdict. Thissum, given to each of the ten heirs, would not amount to $400,000, even if Robert Stewart is compelled to pay it all over, and till leave him in possession of more than a million of dollars. It would not reduce his estate one- third. ‘Thus, by opposing the will of Alice Lispenard Col. Webb, in virtae of his wite’s blood, could only get some thirty or forty thousand dollars. But by sus- taining the will he lives in the expectancy of getting one-sixth of the whole estate of Robert Stewart, supposing him to bequeath it to the six children of Alexander L. Stewart; by which latter disposition of the property, Col. Webb would get some 250,000 dofiars. It will be recollected that the will of Alexander L. Stewart, in substance and effect, gives the estate? to Robert Stewart for life, and after his death te his (Robert Stewart’s) devisees; that is, to whomsoever he (Robert Stewart) shall be pleased to give his property. If, therefore, Robert Stewart makes a will, the property will go to whomsoever he pleases; but if he makes no will, the property must pass to the children of Alexander L Stewart. Again, if these late plaintiffs, the three Lispenard children, now step in, it will reduce the estate of Robert Stewart some 100 or $120,000, still leaving to him an estate worth considerably more than a mil- lion and a quarter of dollars. This verdict may affect the temper and disposi- tion of Mr. Stewart tosuch an extent that he may be brought to the recollection of his sister in Ireland and sundry nephews and nieces in this country. They may become the subjects of his bequests in his last will and testament. Should he, however, die intestate, the property, by the provisions of Alex- ander’s will, cannot pass to these nephews and nieces of Robert, but as we before said, must pass to the children of Alexander L. Stewart. It will be seen, therefore, that our friend, Col. Webb, can take either a bird in hand, or half a dozen in the bush ; that is to say, he can have either about $40,000 now, according to the verdict, or abeut $200,000 in expectancy on Robert Stewart hereafter. He will please to let us know as soon as possible, which horn of this dilemma he chooses, and, in the mean time, he can take a horn of fresh Croton water to clear his intellects for the question. Our advice jto friend Webb is to take the $40,000 ; for looking at the whole of this business, we have the strongest reasons for believng that Robert Stew- art will leave the whole of his property, real and per- sonal, to his nephew,\Lispenard Stewart, a very amia- ble young gentleman, as the sole representative of the Stewart family, and to preserve the property in the Stewart line, to be continued in the same way in all future time. This is the only mode of entailment permitted by our laws. Cartes O'Connor anp Watson Wesp.—Our unfortunate friend, Colonel Webb, having been de- feated in his recent attempt, during the trial of the Lispenard case, to browbeat and frighten Charles O’Connor from doing his duty to his clients, now comes out in his paper of yesterday, and gives a ver- sion of the emeute, with some fanciful additions of his own, including a few of his usual brutalities and laughable assumptions. It is certainly quite amusing to hear Webb talk about honor, decency, and the usages of respectable society. The Colonel always reminds us of the ostrich, who, in a case of danger, puts his head under a bush, and then thinks his extremities, long legs and all, are protected from all danger. Webb stands up, shakes his whiskers, and says to every one, “lama gentleman—you are not,” and ima- gines that the whole world does not see the long legs of his long past history of follies, absurdities and outrages against every principle of honor and decency. Really, really, our old friend Webb, it would seem, *will never be out of trouble. This arises from his refusing our advice. His only safety and guide would be to take a little more of the usual advice and sound wisdom we pour out tohim. We wil charge him nothirg for it—not even a commis- sion. And the first lesson in the conduct of a gentle- man, and man of frue honor, would be to teach him to bridle his passions—to stick to temperance and cold water—to speak the truth—to take up the legacy of $40,000—and to pay his honorable debts with strict integrity, without availing himself of his certificate, and read the Herald hereafter, as the best guide for his morals and manners in all time to come. Can we do more for a friend ? For Merri Excuanp.—The steam ship Acadia will leave Boston to-morrew for Halifax and Liver- pool. Her letter bags will close in this city this af- ternoon, at quarter to four o'clock. They are at Harnden’s, the post office, and at Gilpin’s, in the Exchange. Our evening edition will be ready at half past 2 o'clock this afternoon, with all the latest news to go by this steamer. Tue Packers Asnore.—All the cargo of the North America is out, and she has been pumped dry. She willbe filled with empty casks, and per- haps brought up to the city in the course of this week We have no later accounts from the Hottinguer. She is probably off, or nearly so, by this time. She hashad favorable weather, and more than a hun- dred tons of cargo have been taken out of her. A stronger ship than the H. has never been built. We, therefore, have plent of hopes. Tue Hupson Riven Raw Roav.—tIt will be seen by the proceedings in the Board of Aldermen last evening, that the committee to whom that subject wasreferred, presented quite a cold water report, which was laid on the table by a unanimous vote. So far as the;Common Council are concerned, there is no disposition to favor the preposed construction of a rail road on the banks of the river while there is @ prospect in view of the completion of the middle road, running through the valleys of West Chester, Duchess and Columbia. (a Weton’s Orymrre Crecus continues to re- ceive unbounded tokens of public approbation. tie nightly crowded to excess by audiences of the moat orderlyand fashionable character—indeed,the nature of the periormances, embracing beauty, grace and refinement in their loftiest degree, could have pro- duced no other result. Mr. Welch thoroughly un- derstands his business, and while he spares no labor or expense to amuse his patrons, he discards every ‘hing which might offend the nicest delicacy. ‘The Miller Case. Bsrorg Justice Srevens. The cross examination of Mrs. Miller, wife of Charles F. Miller, was continued yesterday. The room was crowded to excess, all anxious to get @ look at the parties before the Court, who have cre- ated so much excitement. After stating that she had promised to both Mr. Miller and his son at Norfolk to make as lenient a statement as possible before the authorities in this city, and that her friends at Yonkers had spoken of the mildness of her first statement in not being ap- prehensive of personal violence from her husband while with him, the testimony was continued as fol- lows :— Q.—-Did you mean by that promise, that you would tealify as leniently as the truth would per mit, or as leniently as you could get along with do- ing? . A.—I believe my words were, that I would say as little as possible of the affair; I did not tell any one that my answers had been imperfect on my examination, owi to excitement or fatigue ; when I first came cee I said to Mr. Jordan what promise I was under, and also thet I was under great excitement and fa- tigue, and therefore unable to bear the exami- nation, and as I was compelled to come by them, I wished to see m evidence, to correct any mistakes Thad made; to know if my promise to Mr. Miller was binding; I came down with an officer; Mr. Smith came for me, I did net come of my own accord. -—Who did you mean by them, in the answer to the last question but one? A.—There was the officer with a subpana, and of course I had to come down. A Q.—Between the time of your husband’s taking you at Stamford, and your arrival in New York on the Cis day, did you attempt to escape from his control ? A.—Yes, I did. Q.—Did you use all the exertions in your power? A.—I did on the road, of course. Q.—After that time, and until your return to New York in the Empire, did you attempt to escape frem the control of ydur husband ? 4 A.—I did not—I despaired, and imagined that it was hopeless; I imagined so until I had the protec- tion of the gentlemen at Norfolk. Q.—Did you have any intervals of cheerfulness during that time? A.—No, sir, but I endeavored to appear as well mes dd I .—Was your appearance and demeanor calcu- lated to show that you wascheerful ? A.—-At Norfolk, I might have appeared more cheerful than I felt. : ‘—What was your object in endeavoring to ap- pear more cheerful than you felt ? A.—I despaired ot any assistance when I first went to Norfolk, until Mr. Coles intimated to me that I might get some assistance or protection, and therefore thought I migat as well submit, as there was no other alternative. Q.—Do you know Mr. Boughton, Mr. Valentine, and Mr. Dwight, spoken of ? A.—Yes. i Q.—Have you ever been imtimate with either or all of them, or corresponded with them ? A.—I have never corresponded with them ? Q.—Are you intimately acquainted with them ? A.—I had seen Mr. Boughton and Mr. Valentine. and they boarded in the same house with myself and husband at the same time—this was in this city, I think in the year 1889, at Mrs. Christian’s, in Walker street, and also at Mrs. Jacksen’s‘in Broad- way. I knew Mr. Dwightand his wite, but never boarded in the same house with them. _Q.—Have youever written a letter or note to either of those gentlemen ? A.—No, Ihave not. .Q.—After you had settled into this state of despair did you ever receive any intimation that it would be possible for you to escape from the control of your husband ? OW 6 nf -—Who first gave you that information? A.—Mr. Coles eemcted to me that I might pro- cure protection from the officers. _ Q hat was the occasion of his making that intimation? _ i A.—It was in relation to my having acceded the first time to going to the West Indies. Q.—How long after you had acceded to this first request? ~ A.—Days after; I cannot say the number. Q.—Afier you had received this intimation from Mr. Coles, did you again accede to going to the ‘West Indies ? A.—I did, after John A. Miller came. Q-—Did you have any intercourse with John A. Miller at Norfolk ? .—I did. Q.—When and where, and what were the circum- stance of your first interview with him at Norfolk? A.—It was in relation to that affidavit whieh they wished me to sign; he first came to the bed-room door and spoke to me. Q.—Did John A. Miller ever say any thing to in- “ie you to renew your consent to go to the West ndies ? A.—The first intimation that I had that he desired me to go there, was after they had wished me to sign the affidavit to bring me to New York; another paper was presented to me in which such a desire ‘was expressed. £ Q.—Did John A. Miller ever say any thing to you by word of mouth to induce you to renew your re- quest tego to the West Indies ? A.—He did after that paper was submitted to me, wherein he pledged himself to bring me home safe; he merely reiterated the assurance that I should be safe; no intimation was given me by John A. Miller until after the paper was shown me. Q.—Where is that paper ? : ao Green has it; I think I gave it to im. . Q.—Are you sure that John A. Miller ever signed a paper, pledging himeelf that if you went to the est Indies you fshould return safe, or to that effect ? 5 A.—Yes, sir. ; Q.—Was that paper signedjby your husband ? A.—No; Ibelieve not. .—Did you read the paper ? -—Yes, sir, —Whoe wrote it? —I believe it wasdrawn upby Mr. Coles. —At whose request ? I am not positive at whose request. Q—Do you know whether it was at your own or not? A.—I know that I would not consent to go until some such pledge had been given of my safety; yet, 1 do not know that [ was the first persen who Sa of it; I believe it was one of the Mr. Millers that euggested it, and the first I knew of it, it was Pere submitted to me. Q.—Was this betore or after the affidavit was drawn up for you to sign ? A.—it was afterwards. Q.—Had Mr. Coles before this time teld you that he thought on the whole you had better consent to go to the West Indies ? A.—Istated that before; it was previous to the affidavit’s being drawn up relative to going to the ‘West Indies. Q—Did not Mr. John A. Milier, the first time you saw him at Norfolk, say to you that he came on to prevent you from going to the West Indies, unless ven ae with your own free wili, or words to that eflect A.—He said werds te that effect, although I do not think he addressed them to me, but to others in ~ hearing—this was not the first time that I saw im. Q.—Was there any thing in what John A. Miller said at that time, to alter your arrangement of go- ing back to New York witl your husband, and not to the West Indies? A.—Before this conversation took place that pa- t had been signed. I had no conversation with ohn A. Miller about the West Indies before that paper was signed, and I did not know that he desired me to go to the West Indies. Q.—Before the conversation with Mr. Cole: which he spoke of twelve ruffians and bloodshed had you again consented to goto the West Indies? A.—I had not consented. , Q.—Did that conversation have any influence in inducing you to consent? A.—It induced me to—it was the only course I thought I could take. Q.—Did you believe this statement of Mr. Coles, ve to the ruffians and bloodshed? —TI had no reason to doubt Mr. Coles’ state- ment; as I had evidence of violence before, I did believe it. (.—Was this the same Mr. Coles that had travel- led with you from New York? A.—Yes, it was. r ,Q,—How had you become'acquainted with Mr. Coles—when and where? deni” husband introduced me to him at Phila- phia. Q.—Was he a friend of your husband? A.—I presumed he was then, of course, as he was with bed (.—What was the reason that youcame back from the vessel for the West Indies: alter cig gone on board of her if / A.—The captain said he aut sal p did not know when she Q.—If the vessel had sailed that not have gone in her! sngebeen tee -Yes, I should; as respected my o i Lexpected' to: ‘sy y own feelings, Q.—Did you at any time at Norfolk make or write x agreement to remain with your husband? .—No, I did not. Q Ist e paper now shown you your hand wri- ting in tisnot; Ido not know whose hand wri- ting itis. The following is a copy of the paper, which was written in mark :— a “T will remain with Charles F. Miller for two or three months, as upon, if in that time I cannot agree to Continue with him, hebas promised me mutual’ divorce.” . Q.—Within what time previous to your separ tion from your husband had the instances of ill- treatment by violence, that you have referred to in your direct examination, occurred ¢ , A.—Some time previous to the separation ; it was in the year or 1840 ; he never knocked me down orchoked me but once ; they were both at the same time ; I think it was in the summer, or early in the fall of 1839, Q.—Where were you «| the (ime of this violence? _ A —I was boarding at the time at Mrs.Christian’s, in Walker street ; it was late at night, in my private ed room. . Q.—What led to this violence ? A.—I decline answering that question. Counsel for detence urged the propriety of an cx: planation of the cause oe violence as alleged in the direct examination, but Justice Stevens decided that she need not be compelled to answer. Q.—What did your husband say on coming out of the police office on Sunday evening, after his pri- vate interview with you inthe backroom’? | A.—I believe he said they had been deceiving me, and that { had su, d that he was not under bail, and that it was finished, and he was free; andI se he supposed I thought so. ‘: Q.—What did you say upon that remark of his? A.—I do not know that I made any remark. lal not you say, ‘* why yes, it is so‘ I sup- A.—I might have said so, but Ido not recollect. Q.—Do your wishes relative to this prosecution remain the same now that they did on Sunday eve- ning of last week, when you were first examined ? his question was objected to by Mr. Jordan,and Justice Stevens decided that she could answer or decline, whichever she pleased. A.—I decline answering. ‘The cross’examination here‘closed, and the Court adjourned till half-past 2 o’clock on Tuesday. * ‘The word supposed to be “mutual” was almost unin- telligible,and it was doubted whether it was “‘mutual” or 4 ‘ited.’ Cuxar Tueateicats—Lireraturg, &c.—-The cheap theatres are crowded might after night—and even the Park Theatre, with a company of splendid horses at half price, is as fullas any. If the legiti- mate drama, or refined opera, were introduced into the same houses at the old dollar prices, the receipts would not pay the barber's bills of the players. How is all this to be accounted for? We can answer. The upper and educated classes, as they formerly called themselves, are utterly broken down and penniless, by the terrible revulsiens of the last féw years. They have nothing to spend. The large middling class of society have means and money to pay low prices and enjoy light and gay amusements at public places. These very same mid- dling classes willbe the leaders of the ton in twenty years. They manage their business on the cash sys- tem. The same reasoning will account for the rapid in- crease and progress of cheap literature. Cheap the- atres, cheap literature, and cheap lectures are crea- ting a radical revolution in the thoughts, principles, morals and religion of the age. We can hardly calculate their effecte—but we hope they willbe be- neficial. e New Buiupines Erecrep 1n 1842 —By the Re- port of the City Inspector, John H. Griscom, we have the total number of new buildings erected in this city during the past year. The whole namber is 912; in 1841, 971—showing a decrease of fifty- nine buildings :— Eracted in 1849. Compared with 1841. Ist Ward, 29 increase. 206 15 31 decrease. Cid 23 18 increase. 4“ 10 = 5 6 16 decrease. 6 7 “ $2 increase. ait 18 23 decrease. eo" 36 4 increase. 9 « 3 29 decrease. 10 = 53 12 increase. oo a, 104 ne cS 3 decrease. 3 a a “eo 4 6 increase. Bb ry eon 116 bad 216 a, vo 103 31 decrease. 912 Of these, 522 are brick dwellings, 124 of wood, 31 brick mores, 42 brick and ‘stores and 188 brick dwellings and stores, 2 stone churches in 14th ward, 1 do do do 1. ward, 2 brick do do 16th ward, 2do dodo llth ward, 1 half Orphan Asylum, Catholic, 9th ward. Arriicants IN Bankrurrcy.—Petitions continue to be filed regularly, but in consequence of the pecu- liar position of the law in Congress, no money is ta- ken for filing petitions, and will not be until Presi- dent Tyler’s action is ascertained. Some fifteen or twenty petitions were thus filed yesterday. Earruquaxss, &c.—Captain Jenkins, of the Me- tamofa, from Dominico, at Warren, R. I., reports that a severe shock of an earthquake was felt at Do- minico on the 8th instant. He saw large volumes of smoke issuing from the south part of the island. What is the matter below? We are continually hearing of earthquakes and seaquakes—more this year than ever before. Exrraorpinary Passace.—The packet ship In- dependence, Captain Nye, arrived yesterday morn- ing from Liverpool, after the remarkably short pas- sage of twenty-one days. She has been five days west of St. George’s Bank, and her run across the Atlantic was therefore performed in fifteen days. News rrom Evrore.—The Great Western will be here by Thursday next, and perchance before. This is her seventeenth day out. She will bring six days later intelligence. Wnat’s rue Matrer ?—The mails, particularly at the eastward, are in a horrible condition. Is there no remedy ? Nortugrn Pargrs.—Pomeroy & Co., last even- ingagave us Albany papers of yesterday morning.— Also, papers from Utica, Rechester, &c. a day ahead of the mail. Thanks. piphigemtteabdh lene: srr Cnartxes Bacor.—The health of the Gover- nor continuesquite precarious. He passed an unquiet night on the 20th inst. Kufaula, Ala. {Correspondence of the Herald.) Evravta, Ala., Feb. 15, 1843. Mr. James Gorpon Bennetr— Daar Sin— As you have no correspundent in this place, 1 give you to-day the history of a little occurrence which happened in our town on Monday night las:. A Mr. William Edwards, who had been commit- ting various misdemeanors about town (such as fighting, drinking, rowdying, and so on), was taken by the citizens, and placed upon that most pleasant of allthings, a fine three-corned rail, and escorted by a band of tin pails, cow bells, &c., carried across the river into Georgia. An ex-Marshall of our town, who was the prominent leader of this move. ment, as soon as Edwards was in Georgia, slipped back across the bridge to console Edwards’ wi tor the loss, disgrace, &c., of her husband. E wards, however, concluding he was the proper one to comfort the lady in affliction, also ed back, and finding the ex-Marshall i with his better half, drew a knife, and cut him all to pieces, split- ing his nose, lips, and cutting him seriously, and perhaps mortally, in the body. ' shall occasionally give you sketches of life, man- ners, customs, and events, in this place. U.S. District Court. Before Judge Betts. Fra. 27.—Adjourned sine die. This Court meets again a week from to morrow, first Tuesday in March. U reuit Court, Before Judge Betts. Fen, 27.—There not being Grand Jurors enough pre sent to do business, the Court adjourned till to-morrow morning, at 100’clock. Cuatuam Tugatre.—To-night is set apart for the benefit of Mr. Wood, an excellent actor and a great favorite. A host of talent have volunteered their services for the occasion, not among the least of which we notice the names of a corps of popular pantomimists, whose performances lately elicited so much applause at this theatre. It is altogether one of the richest treats presented this season, and it being the last night of Mr. Wood’s engagement, we anticipate a crowded audience. City Intelligence. Tne Rare Casz. The fate of John Underhill, charged with participation in the rape committed on Ann Murphy, at the Broadway Cottege, on Saturday night, the 3d of December last, was submitted to the Jury last evening at 8 o’clock, with the charge of the Recorder. At half past 9 o’clock they were called into Court, and being unable to agree, the court took a recess, 1 O’cLock at niaut—Our Police Reporter has just returned frem the Court of Sessions with the EXCLUSIVE intelligence to be found in no other pa- per in this city that the Court had assembled a short time previous and on the Jury being called they rendered a verdict of NOT GUILTY.— Underhill returned his thanks to the Jury and was discharged by the Recorder who was alone upon the bench. Tux Somers Bovs.—The argument of counsel under the writ of habeas corpus was continued yes- terday morning before the Recorder, and will be concluded this morning. His opinion will be given during the week. Sentence Day.—Sentence will be passed this morning on all persons convicted in the Court of Sessions who are now at large on bail for their ap- pearance. The Grand Jury will present the bills found during the past week, and then be discharged. Rarroap Accipent.—Yesterday afternoon, as the Philadelphia train of cars was within a mile of Elizabethtown, the locomotive came in contact with a one horse wagon, driven by an aged wo- man, which was immediately separated trom the horse, and before the engine could be stopped, she, with the broken vehicle, was carried nearly an eighth of a mile. The collision caused the dislo- cation of the shoulder of the old lady, and a severe contusion on one of her temples. She was conveyed in the return train to Elizabethtown, but our in- formant could not ascertain her name. Degatn From Branpy.—On Saturday last, a Ger- man named John Baldman, who has recently been employed as a runner in the store of John F. Wal- ters, at 74 Broadway, was sent to a store in Church street, for a gallon of fourth proof brandy, and before returning the demijohn to his employer, drank two half pint tumblers of the liquor, and then laid down by the jug to guzzle,until he became stu rom ex- cess. He wastaken home senseless, and by medical aid and the use of a stomach pump, recevered suffi- ciently to walk about en Sunday. He retired to bed in the evening, after drinking some beer, and was found dead yesterday morning. A police report having been published, in Pinel the name of Turner Merritt was introduced, he has requested that the public suspend their opi- nion Bont all the particulars in the case can be pre- sented. Literary Notices, Tue ILLustratrep Lonpon News, Vol. Ist, from May 14 to Dec 31, 1842.—For sale by E. B. Tuttle, Ann street, price three shillings, aud containing about two hundred wood engravings, some of them very large. Prefixed to the volume isa very large plan of London in 1842, some four feet by two, which is alone worth double the price of the whole. The leading features of the whole work are the illustra- tions, which are highly attractive, and sufficiently account for the rapid popularity of the ‘‘ News.” The fancy, facetiousness, it, and indeed ele- gance of this publication, place it without a rival as a newspaper candidate in tamilies, and among the young. Tue Nocres Amprostané oF “ Biackwoop”— Complete in 4 vols.—Philadelphia—Carey & Hart — The respectable} firm to whom the cause of Ame- tican literature and science, has been so largely in- debted for the publication of the best works in all departments of the world of letters, have, in the pre- sent volumes, conferred no ordinary favor on the reading public in this hemisphere. The long and interesting serieslof papers here collected haye con- tributed immensely to the reputation of Blackwood’s Magazine. The “‘Noctes” furnishes a most brilliant and hyely literary, political and personal commen- tary, embracing almost every work in literature, science, and art, published in that period—almost every prominent literary and political charactcr—aud thousand topica of abiding interest. These vol- umes are assuredly by far the most valuable, delight- ful, and profitable reprints from the standard maga- zines, which have ever been issued. Tue Ve Removen, &c.—By John Tellous— New York—James D. Lockwood, 5 Jonn street. This neat little volume contains a number of very interesting reflections on the memoirs of Israel Pui- nam, by Humphreys& Peabody. We commend it to the favorable notice ofall interested in the char- ante and history of thiseminent revolutionary wor- thy. Brackwoon’s Macazie, for February.—Dvusiin University Macazing, for February.—Curistian OssERveR.—These ene reprints by Joseph Ma- son, are on our table. The numbers are all particu- larly interesting. American Ectectic anp Museum or Foreien Li- —We have repeatedly felt pleasure in re- commending this periodical as one of the most va- luable and important at present in course of publica- tion, Itcontains the cream of the British Reviews, and is got up in elegant style. Published by E. Lit- tell, 236 Broadway. Mar or tHE Cry or New Yorx.—Illustration of the location of the Croton Reservoir and line of the Aqueduct, to be had at Francis’s, Maiden lane. Sovrnern Lirgrary Messencer, for February.— This is a good number. Miss Lomax has another excellent article on the “ French Dramatists,” and there is a great variety of substantial papers, with an agreeable mingling of lighter ones. B. Woop Fosrsr’s Boox Kegrinc.—Saxton & Miles.—This is an excellent system of practical book keeping—eminently plain and intelligible—and is worthy of all commendation. {ts simplicity and conciseness are not the least of its merits, and its price is very moderate. Intustratep Boox or Common Prayer.—The second number of this splendid work has just been issued by the respectable publisher, Mr. H.W. Hew- ett. The engravings in this number are truly admi- rable, and are worth ten times the amount of the part. Tur Boox or THE Navy.—Part 2 ie before us. The illustrations are beautiful. All naval men and all who have any respect and love for that right arm of our national defence should procure this werk. D. Appleton & Co. are the publishers in this city. Tue Putosorny, or Sortrupr.—This beautifully written essay by the well known Zimmerman, has been issued ina very neat form, by Adee & Esta- brook, Nassau street: Ivavaurat Appress or Hoy.A.Gattatin,L.L.D.— This is a very eloquent and gracefully written dis- course. WINcHESTER’s EDITION oF Btackxwoon —The number for ey, A been issued, and may be had at this office. ice 18} cents. Seutacs.—‘Tom Burke of Ours.”—Nos. 3 and 4; Carey & Hart. . Neages: O’Hattoran.—No. 10.—D. Appleton & Oe Taxirs’ Frencn Revotution.—No. Bowery. ‘Waverty Novets—No 14.—Post, Bowery. Tue Horse, THR Ass, ann THe Mure.—(Speci- men.)—Lea & Blanchard, Philadelphia —-This proves to be a very valuable work. Universat History or Mutter.—This invaluable work has lately been translated into Spanish,by Don Negal Calderon de la Barca, and issued in four beau- tiful octavo volumes. It is tor sale in this city by D. Appleton & Co. 12.—Post, Court of Common Pleas, Bofore Judge Ulshoefter. Fens 27.—Charles D. Strong vs., Christopher Cassidy, et al.—This was an action of reple in, to recover thirty two volumes of Peter Parley’s Library, and twelve Pictorial Geographies, levied on by virtue of an execution inst John A. Hoisington. Hoisington had previously given e mortage to the plaintiff in this suit on the same property, together with other property. The defence is that the mortgage was fraudul lentiy given to avoid Payment of the debt. Bell & Co. for pi'ff. Elijah Ward . Je bale dod pl jijah Ward and R. J. Clark Humowo !—The Fegee Mermaid has been declared a humbug by the wise M. D.’s of Charleston, who examined itthrough aglasscase. The proprietor has very properly brought an action for damages. The Indian Chiefs have been called humbugs by some who have net seen them, and who have exposed themselves to jar prosecu- tion. Let those who doubt that they are the renowned chieftains they are represented to be, Jook at their manly forms, their dignified deportment, their terrific dances, their unequalled skill with the bow and arrow. All this talk of humbug is sheerenvy. Barnnm’s fault is his suc. cess. Thé American Museum has the best performances, ws well as the greatest collection of curiosities in the coun. try. See the bill this week fer a specimen. ee : Twenty Tuinp Dav. FB ag Court met at We'alock, sl! the members| mat @ Secretary wes about to e journals — enquired how long Capt. Smith had been ab- seni Capt. 8. said dince Wednesday. The quedtion then cameup as to thenecessity of reading over all the testi- ™Mony taken during his sewnce from the Court. ‘rhe Court was then cleared, and on our readmission we found that the Court had decided that as Capt. Smith had been absent for three days, he was excused from further at- tendance as a member of the Court. Soi ‘Mkovone Sepowicx, Esq., appeared as cow Commander MeKentien” nt" SPP ‘ iut1aM Inauis, one of the youngest apprenti called and examined by Commander Sekenzi . Ti lad who testified belore the Court of Enq day, respecting his having seen Spence! Cromwell. 8 witness was unable to id the papers found in Mr. Spencer’s lock him on the occasion in question, On his cross.examin: ) this witness testified thatthe fact of the brig being well calculated fer a piratical vessel, was quite a common topic of talk among the men and boys —that at the time of the accident to the mast, Cromwell was quite active in the performance of his duty—that the rushing of the men afton one occasion, which so fright. ened Lient. Gansevoort, was in consequence of their ke: et out of the reach of the boatswain’s the boys thought that Mr. Spencer was Mr. Thompson in the steerage. esterday, we noticed Ex-Gov- a number of his political friends. Common Council. Boanp or Apramen, Monday, Feb. 27th.—Alderman Davis President, pro tem.,.in the chair. Aldermen Cro- lius, Jones, Woodhull and Bonnell, absent. ‘A message was received from the Mayor, stating that he had the report and form of a bill'to change the mote of regulating the t s reported by the Finance Committee, although rot approving ofall its provisions ig the ntify either of as that seen by colt; arrested for fighting wit! Amongst the auditors ernor Seward, An ordinance authori: ayor to tg any number of weit , Measurers, or guagers, that he may consider necessary, under similar restrictions that now exist, wos The Street Committee reported in favor of regulating Bloomingdale road, between 21st and 23d streets. The same Committee reported in favor of concurring with the Assistants in passing an ordinance to pave aspace four feet wide, on the southerly side of 12th street, be- tween 3d avenue and Bowery, and the northerly side of 6th street, between avenue C. and D. bee gone The same Committee reported in favor of paving Water street, between Fulton and Beekman. Adopted. Committee on Wharves, &c., reported in favor of allow- ing T. Powella release of pier foot of Warren street, for annum, and that the water be deepened on each side to eight feet below low water. Adoptee. The Select Committee, to whom was referred the matter relative to the construction ofa railroad on the east side of the Hudson river, reported that they were in favor of a railroad between this city and Albany, and hoped that gre best route would be selected for that purpose. Alderman Porpy said he was in favor of the middle route,not the river route, but moved that the report should be printed. *Fiderman Leonanv opposed the printing, and said thet he thought the middle route was the preferable route, and he therefore should consider it unnecessary for the Com- mon Council to adopt the report or order it tobe printed, as it would only tend to prevent a concentration of the ef- forts of the company that had already commenced the con- struction of their work Hesaid that it was represented thatthe river route wasten miles shorter than the middle route, but such was net the «ase, as had been since fully ascertained. That Mr. Vassar had recently told him that they had no intention to construct arailroad along the ri- ver, but they had merely resorted to this movement in or- der to protect their own property along the river, but that the Hudson river was enough forthem. That there was nothing to be depended upon in the survey as presented, of the route on the Hudson, and the very report itself was calculated to deceive and mislead the public. That no- thing but its “novelty,” as Mr. Morgan, the surveyor, had said some years since, could recommend such a plan. He then moved to lay the report on the table, which was adopted by a unanimous vote, Alderman Punpy withdrew the motion to print, and the report was laid upon the table, where it will in all proba- bility remain until the New York and Troy railroad, by the middle route, is completed. The committee on arts and sciences, to whom was re- ferred the petition of James N. Wells andothers, to place the clock in St. Peter’s church, in 20th street, under the charge of the regulator of public clocks, reported in fa- vor of the measure. Aldermen Balis, Carman and Lee opposed it. Aldermen Leonard and West advocated it. * The motion to lay on the table was carried by a vote of 7 to 6. Alderman Baxis here took the chair. The Croton Water Engineer ted in favor of allow- ing the sum of $3073 25, in acco of appraisers ted to as lamages received by citizens from the Dursting of ‘@ Croton water pipe at the corner of the Bowery and Walker street. On motion of Alderman Lee, the report of the Special Committee on the re-o1 ization of the Alms House and the establishment of a Work House, was taken up for the purpose of acting upon that portion of it that authorises the establishment of a Medical Board, to have the control of the hospital attached to the Alms House. Alderman Stewart opposed the measure at length, and proposed an ent. Alderman Lee replied, and alleged that the opposition of the Alderman of the 14th arose from the interested mo- tives of some physician who had been disappointed in not being able to make favor with the physicians who desired to form the medical |. Jdorman Stewaur replicd, charging Alderman Lee with falsity, and alleging that the report that he claimed as his own had been written and prepared by the very phy- sicians who are interested in the passage of this ordi- nance. ‘Alderman Lre retorted, by charging Alderman Stew- aut with falsehood, in the assertion he had just made. Alderman Davies called the gentleman to order, and requested that he should take his seat. Alderman Lex refused to sit down until he had finished his remarks. Alderman Jowes moved that from the temper of the ooae as expressed, that the ordinance be laid upon the table. Alderman Lee rose again, and stated ,that the gentle- man from the 14th, had asserted that he alleged a false. hood, and hein r°turn had done the same, which was a settlement of that account. Alderman Stewart said, “ No, it is not.” Alderman Davies said he hoped that the “fathers of the city,” would not adjourn with heated blood, as he thought they could discuss the matter as well to-night, as at any future time. Alderman Puapy was in favor of laying it on the table. ? Alderman Grpney said he could not see any reason,be cause two gentlemen got mad at each other, that all the rest should run crazy, and that the Boardshowld adjourn on that account, and the members go home like a parcel of children. The motion to lay on the table was lost, by a vote of 11 4 to Alderman Lronanp moved the adoption of section first of the amendment offered by Alderman Stewart, authoris- appointment of a resident physicien of the alms Alderman Jonxs suggested the proprietyof referring the whole matter to a special committee, for the purpose ot obtaining a third plan, partaking of the points of both re- ports as now before the Board. The tt was then taken up, and section first of article 10th of the ordinance, as amended by Alderman ‘Stewart, was adopted with an amendment. ‘This section authorizes the appointment of a resident physician of the alms house, to have charge ofthe Lunatic Asylum, the Penitentiary and the Farms, at a salary of $1500, with house and living. The second section authorizes the a] the Common Council of six pecan Se six practising surgeons, to be denominat Consulting hy i- cians and surgeons to the Alms Houso, who with the re sident physician, constitute the ‘ Medical Board.” It is their duty to visit the establishment from time to ti consult with the resident physician relative to all matters of importance, but receive no compensation whateve: Section sth allows the resident phys two deputy resident physicians, who jintment by ysicians an aliving, with a salary of $500 per annum. Section 6th , consisting of the resident physician, and six physicians and six surgeons,to appoint eight assistants, cathe proval of the joint Committee of Charity and Alms, who shall produce certi- ficate of being a regular student with a respectable practi- tioner for two years, and furnish evidence of having at- tonJed one course of medical lectures. They are to re- ceive the living of thefhouse.without any other compensa- tion, and each to pay the sum of $100, to be expended in purchasing a library, instruments, plates, ke. to be the Property of the institution. Section 7th authorizes the resident physician to nomi- nate to the joint Committee of Charity and Alms House for i apothucary, to reside at the Hospital, with and hi , and an apothecary at Blackwell’s Island, with a salary of $150 and his liv! Sections 9th and 10th compels the resident physicians and assistants to —. a register of cases, diseases, &c. Section 11th prohibits ot surgical operation «ndan- geting the life or requiring the loss of a limb of a patient, Unless a majority of the consulting surgeons and resi- dent physician have consented to it, except in urgent ca- ses, but no surgical operation is to take place without the consent of the patient. ‘The remaining sections relate to the powers of the resi- dent physician a8 to the government of the Hospital, and were adepted. 4 The Board then adjourned to Wednesday afternoon, when both branches meet in joint ballot. Boarp or t Aupeamen, Feb 27.—Petitions.— Several petitions for public hydrants in different places. Reports of Committees—Of Special Committee, in favor of removing Petter’s Field to Randall's Island—laid on the table and ordered to be printed. Message from nis Honor, Somme Woodhull) the act- ting Mayor, signing several documents and ordinances. eport of Committee on Assessments, in favor of the pe- tition of Mr Tinkham for relief from tax. Ofeame com- mittee, for and against several other similar petitions from ditterent individuals. Communication from D. Graham, Esq. Counsellor to the Board, Tecommending a remonstrance tobe sent up tothe Legislature against altering the fire laws of this city. ‘Repot, in favor of adding theTribune and Plebeian to the Corporation papers. ; rt of the City Inspector. Some other little business was d Jjourned to next Wednerd: asalary of $2 and the Board ad- lot. (G@- READER, DOES YOUR FACE SMART AND burn when you shave, and is it constantly covered with an eruption? Go to 71 Maiden Lane and get a pot of Field's Anodyne Shaving Cream, and you will find in it one oF the greatest Jaxuries that over found its way to your tol- let, and one of the cheapest too. THE PRIVATE MEDICINE CHESTS PRERA- red by the College of Medicine and Pharmecy, are guar. anteed to cure the worst cases of Gonorrhea, Gleet, or anympleasant discharge from the urethra,without taint ing the breath, or disagreeing with the most delicete sto. mech. Te purchasers of these chests, the College bind themeelvesto give mehewne gratis, if not cured. Price BA rnc By anthority ot the College of Medicine ana Pharm cy N.Y. O7 Nassau etreet, NY yg RICHARDBON, Agent. BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL. Sales of Stocks at Philadelphia Yesterday. ~ $600 Philadelphia 5%, 1962, 94); $1000 Cincionati Bonds 805, 9200020 do, 81; $100 Cai nf Amboy Bonds, 75, T#R Bdaxn.—$600 Wilmington Railroad 6's, 1845, 66; $4000 Tennessee 5's, 63}; $2500 Pennsylvania 6's, 1853, 403; 68 shares Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank, 25}. LATEST SOUTHERN SHIP NEWS. pptiueapenenia, Feb 27—Cid Henrietta, Farrell, forthe West di Ba ti-tone, Feb 26—A+r America, (Brem) Carsten, Bremen —exverienced heavy wenther, lost spars, sails, Ses 80) Newcomb, N das, Benthall,, Moni Loveland, Charleston; Saml © Abbou, Lamson, NY: ward, Ji ia Bioniles Gallant Mare, Gott Aaa tL Saleen’ Stu tn" Abby Baker, Noyes, Salem. t i Prati, Mobiles Valhalla, Haynes, NOrlesps. Sid Argo, Reed: Rio Janeiro. ALEcinonta, Feb 29-Arr Archibald Gracie; Rice, King Rictimonn, Feb 2i—Sld Manchester, NYork; M M Klos, do; Pontiac, New Bedfor Feb 24—Arr Lowa, Camden, Me. ae Newnenn, NC. Feb l—Arr St Pierre. Osgood, Marti Julia & Naney, Ferguson, do; 17th, Kimberly, Armanie, indi QG- 100 ORPHANS.—The public will bear in mind that the New York Clothing Society will hold a meeting at the Broadway Tabernacle on ‘Thursday evening next, March 2d. ‘They have engaged 100 orphan children from the Long Island Farms to be present, and take part in the exercises of the evening. They will speak and sing twenty different pieces. ‘The Society expect that this will be one of the most interesting meatings ever witness- ed at the Tabernacle. Anson G. Phelps, Esq., will pre- side. Addressesmay be expected from Rev. Mr. Janes and Mr. Parker. ‘The various Judges, Aldermen and Assistants, and the Commissioners of the Alms House, have been invited to attend. It will be seen by the following letter from the Mayor of the city, that he has accepted au invitation to be present at the exhibition:— Maron's Orrice, Feb. 26, 1843. Mrs. James Beatty— Mapam— ‘With great pleasure I acknowledge the receipt of the invitation of your Society to be present at the Tabernacle on Thureday’ eninge upon the interesting occasion you mention. Iwill with great pleasure attend, should my official duties not prevent. Vi 2 oe ee ROBENT H. MORRIS. og. SAILORS’ HOME, A MONOPOLY.—The piece headed as above, and inserted in the Tribune, by an indivi- dual net worth noticing, because he is unknown to us. But, Mr. Editor of tl ‘ribune, we shall have to call on you one of these days, and find the Foremast-hand that tries to blacken our characters in your paper—why will the hy- dra not show its own heads, as they have shown their c! ven feet; they say, we keep dens of vice, will they be kind enough to tell what assistance they lered us durin; summer of 1841, when we tried to break up these dens of infamy ; we leave the proof o! this to the officers ba? ig par then being. There are few, if any, of the seamen’s land- lords, but what have followed the sea for the course of a Iongtlife. Why not allow them an honest livelihood ashore, or will you send them and their families to the Alms House? Our er which for one, I have paid without being able to tell where it went to for 31 years, must now be lent or given away to raise a monopoly, and deprive us of our subsistence # Grant us equal rights—let us have the same privilege in shipping our men as formerly—let those who have families and parants, be shipped by their looks and character, without being asked id they board at the Home. Now, Mr. Foremast, you have aisplayed your ignorance to the public, at large, by telling them thet there was constantly on hand $600 seamen in the city of New York, for at the present time‘ there is not more than 250 or 370, nor’that its2l/, during the summer. There ma) be at times 1000, but unless when one of our line of battle ships are paid of, I never knew more. Now put 2 or 300 inthe Home, and let them have the choice of shipping their men in the summer time, and see if they do net en- joy an absolute monopoly— will the friends of seamen eall and visit our houses, ourtables? Any service that wecan do to satisfy the public in respect of the comfort the sailor enjoys with us, the world may come and see; but do not mis-name the houses. Foremast-hand has alluded to the foundation and carrying out of the institution, and says, he has by personal enquiry ascertained how scrupulously the charitable portion of the funds has been applied. Now, 4 challenge Foremast-hand, to show the public any one instance where the shipwrecked mariner has been taken in, clothed, and provided for out of charity. New, Mr. Foremast.hand, we expect you as a visitor—a stranger to the country younow live in. SAILORS’ LANDLORD. it, THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND’S MESSAGE TO THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND COMMONS.—Had Vic- toria, been able to open the session of parliament in person, itis certain that UY apacemen her address would have no- ticed that most valuable remedy for consumption, Pease & Son’s Hoarhound Candy,in consequence of it having cured His Royal Highness Prince Albert and the infant Prince of les from severe colds. Whata sensation it would have created among the English aristocracy! To be sure, SirRo- bert Peel objected to the passage, because as he said, the Yankees had already outwitted John Bull out of » portion of New Brunswick, and now were endeavoring to play the same game onthe North West Coast. Sheer envy in Sir Robert. However the Clarified Essence of Hoarhound Candy needs no foreign praise. They canhardly supply the home demand this bad weather. Sold wholesale and retail by J. Pease & Son, 45 Division street; 10 Astor Houte; 110 Broadway and 96 William s.; No. 8 Ledger Buildings, Philedelphia, Pa; $ State street, 67 State street, Albany; 232 Broad street, New- J.; and 110 Baltimore street, Baltimore, Md. OLDRIDGE’S BALM OF COLUMBIA, HAS stood the most rigid test of any article, for pesyeen the hair from fallisg out, and restoring it to those whe from ickness or age have become bald. It has gained and sus- tained a reputation equalled by no other hair restorative, either in this or any other country. Be sure you get the genuine Balm, with afac simile of “Comstock & Co.” which must be found upon every wrapper, or you will find your money thrown away in the purchase of the stuftcalled by the same name. The genuine mw had wholesale and retail of Com- stock & Will 6 North Fifth street, Philadelphia; Comstock & Co., 71 Maiden Lane, New York; and Com. stock & Ross, 25 M ine street, New Orleans. THE GENUINE EXTRACT OF SARSAPA- rill, 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 tact alone establishes its cesrecter meee -7 columns of newspaper certificates made express] Irpose. The following are amongst some of the mon Eoumeke- dle cures effe this celebrated cing within the last six outhai Cocouaeny syphilin, cl ronic rheuma tism, nodes, debility from secret indulgence and other causes, salt rheum, enlargements of the its, cutaneous ulcerations, scrofula and erysipelas. ‘This preparation is guaranteed not to contain a particle of mercury or an‘ mineral, being com of nothing but the best American Sarsaparilla, Gentian and Sassafras, extracted by a process unknown ‘to the American chymist. Sold in botties at 76 cents each. In cases of half dosen bottles, $3 = Do__ do one dozen, . Principal office and consulting rooms of the College 91 Nameu street, New York. W. 8, RICHARDSON. 0G TO YOUR READERS.—A good article cannot be too often recommended to the public ; for such recom- mendation is doing as great @ favor to those who buy as to those who sell. We have, on several occasions, jen of the skill and experience of Mr. A. Grandjean, of No. 1 Barclay street, Astor House, in terme of praise—that they bave not been too lavishly bestowed, all persons who have derived bene- fit from his excellent preparations, can freely testify. Mr. Grandjean is no pretender, but a person of in 0 and good sense, and he thoroughly understands his busi- ness. Let any one consult him and he will soon find the beneficial effects of advice, based upon scientific.know- ledge and long,years of practice. It is his honest conviction that, by judicious treatment, the loss of the hair—undeniably, next to sound teeth, the greatest ornament of the human person—can be prevented His Composition, if used according to his instrauctions,gra- tuitously given, stimulates thegrowth and strengthens the roots of the hair. Thisisot two kinds, liquid and paste, and they are to be applied alternately. Re has, moreover, the Purifying Water, a recent disco- very—which imparts a fine gloss and will keep in curl the most perverse locks. Every Pas who would yo serve tho elegant arrangement of the most oma ite peas bl should possess herself of this truly named Lus- ‘ater. 0G- BRISTOL’S SARSAPARILLA.—This . tion of Sarsaparilla surpasses any thing heretofore to the public as a renovator of the human system. Its recommendation by the medical faculty is such those af- flicted with diseases of the blood or nerves cannot fail to be fully convinced that it will perform all that is claimed for it. ‘The numerous testimony of those who have. successfully tried this article, places it beyond a'doubt, that Bristol! Sarsaparilia is a safe; sure and effectual remedy for all dis- eases of the liver, cancer, scrofula, salt ‘rheum, indiges- tion, and the various nervous affections, which is the un- happy lot of many to be he'rto. There has not appear- ed before the public, in our estimation, an article #0 well calculated to purify the system as Bristol’s Sarsaparilla. The experience and standing of Mr. Bristol is a sufficient guaranty to all disposed to try this efficacious remedy. Sold wholesale and retail by Wm. Burger, 50 Court- landt street, and at retail by Rushton & Aspinwall; Mil- hau’s Pharmacy; 8ym’s, Bowery; Tripp’, 163 Division st. and 211 rtuiton st. Pi MEDICAL CAUTION.—Since the ined ract et ATE rower Velpeats celebrated Pills into this country by the College of Medicine and Pharmacy of the city of New York, between four and five uni cases of Gonorrhara and Gleet have been effectually cured by them without » singlefailure. So powerful has been their effect in Eng! ‘and France that they are now theonly specific known for those diseases; and to great has the demand been for them in this country that fomeof the sell-styled Doctors of the city of New York are at present ‘vending Pills of their own compositon, un- der the name of the justly celebrated Professor Velpeau. ‘The public are therefore respectfully informed that the genuine Velpeaw’s Pillsare to be had only at the principal Sifice of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy, 97 sau at. New York—Price $1 per box. N. B. To patients placing themselves under the treat- mentof the College, a safe! and permanent cure will be guaranteed without the use of mercury or any medicine injurious to the constitution. Patients living at a distance, by addressing a letter to the agent of the College, with afull description of their disease, can obtain from him a chest containing Medicines prepared under the superin« tendance of the Medical Faculty of the College, guaran: teed to cure. By order of the College of Medicine and | harmacy, Principal Office 97 Nassat st. WM. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. nt will be allowed to count A liberal di ers and Druggists on all the or cash. ns of the