The New York Herald Newspaper, March 3, 1843, Page 2

\i0\\ YORK HERALD. ow March 3, 16% nvolves, after all, and in fact, than the right of Great Bri- e ‘he sovereign control of the ocean. a which the British government now » coutinued exercise of the right of visit, are ta direct opposition to the terms of the late trea- ly ~temms, whose clearness and distinctness are al- ued to with great propriety and justice in the Pre- sident’s message on the subject ; and they are ulter- ly irreeonetleable with the well recognized princi- | ples of international law. The invasion of the decks ef our merchant vessels by the armed force of Great Bri is an open and wanton outrage, to san be taught submission. es the right ground, and asserts nt ta nation with dignity and firmness. one feeling theoughout the coun- We possess the means of pre- serving our cowmercial marive frem this insulting subje i urrantable interference and invasion ef a foreign power; and the assertien of the President that we have also the “inclination” to employ these ly awaits fittyng occasion to meet ample ustification, The pretension of Great Britain to ce ow Visrrarion—Tk SoveRBIGNTY OF } ‘ais is merey another phase of the | siom is too gross for the popular gullet. Indeed, the 14s occasioned 30 much ex- } ween our Government end that | mon sense, the more certain isthe transit of the of- | fered mouthful De.uston.—MiLterisa —On no subject hag the extent of human credulity been more satis- faetorily discovered, than on those which have re- ference to the mysteries of our spiritual being, and the fature and invisible world. No religious delu- larger, and the more repugnant to reason and com- The successful impostures of Mat- thias cannot yet be forgotten; and still more recent- ly,a lunatic named Courtaay,who assumed the chat- acter of Jesus Christ, attracted to his standard se- vera! thousands of infatuated disciples from among the English peasantry, who were ready to lay down their livesat his feet, and several of whom actually resisted unto the death, a body of the military, who ordered to take their wretched leader into cus- tody. The soil of the United States has been fully as congenial to the origin and growth of all sorts of re- ligious delusion, as that of the old world Spi- ritual imposters of all grades, and varieus preten- sions have flourished amongst us. The trade has indeed thriven. From the revival preach- er, with uvexceptionable credentiala, and or- thodox beaver and small clothes, down to the wan dering Hebrew, with the beard of father Abraham and the rags of Lazarus, they have all prospered and waxed fat. Whilst the wives and daughters of the faithful have poured out their souls in hysterical convulsions, the fathers in Israel have pouredi out the contents ot their purses at ‘‘ meetings,” which this claim is distinguished by characteristic falsity and duplicity. A full and satisfactory settlement of the previous question had been made, and in the equity and fuliness of that adjustment, Great Britain had, in the most solemn manner, acquiesced. But no obligations, however sacred; no promises, how- ever houorably accepted; no stipulated engage ments, however just aad binding, can, it seems,pre- vent Great Britain from attempting the invasion of the tights of other nations on the seas. What shadow of a right has Great Bri! in pre- suming to protect the American flag from dishonor? ‘The United States cannot suffer such an interference with their sole prerogative. It were certainly much more nonerable, and would redound more to the dignity of the British governmeat, were they to abandon at once this disreputable ground; and so avoid the unpleasant alternative of being taught by the American navy the necessity and duty of fulfill- ing solemn obligations, and paying proper respect to the rights of other nations. no very remarkable sagacity to foresee tha! Great Britain will not readily yield on this question. The Atiantic is destined to be the great battle-ground on which the most powerful and ambitious of the European nations, will contest the right of supreme dominion with our young, but gi- ant-limbed republic. The struggle amongst the pew- of Europe for the sovereignty of the seas, was continued with varying fortunes for centuries, until the insular position of Great Bri- tain, her vast commercial marine, her immense wealth, and sagacious policy, gave her the ascen Her proudest boast has since been, that she -d and maintained the proud title of “ mis- tres: of the seas ”? The brilliant achievements of our navy d 2 the wars of the revolution taught Bri- tain many humiliating lessons, but she still retaimed aprepoaderating infiuence on the ocean; and with ali the hauglitiness aud injustice,which a consciousness of power inspires, she now spurns the idea of recog- nizing, in any manner, the existeace of a rival on this broad field of former undisputed deminion. In the main’ vremacy, she is prepared to tram; principle of international winds all regard to the obliga’ reaty. disputes are the truthful and unmistakeable rowing strength of this vast re- They proclaim is tones that cannot be mis- this country has awakened the anx- * greatest maritime power of mod- ughtful student of the suet see that acontest between this at Britaie, which will setile the vst one day come. And of that struggle? The re- tates are boundless. We nits to the population, wealth, nee of this country. And other consideration, and ‘ guarantee of our success in any ver, is the fact that our in- e with the advancing 5 not exposed to the in fluence of thet newly awakened spirit, which has taken wing over all nations, and is destined to carry civil and religious liberty to the ends of the the British Empire, the elements of ¢ already in active operation; and of events in our day, is to- Bat it requires ers ons of the every enjoyment ef human rights. repared at any favorable mo- ment, to throw off the yoke of foreign tyranny. ireland, with a soil of unsurpassed fertility, an ac- tive and numerous population, many commodious harbors, and other great natural advantages, but groaning under the misgoverament of centuries, is aloud for deliverance. In Scotland, a spirit of republicanism has long been in vigorous exis- The great mass of the working population self, smarting under wrone and physi- to strike for liberty. France ry hate of England, and has lost of her former affeetion for republican America. things are darkly ominous of the fate of E h oligarchy in any decided contest with the emancipated energies of the Anglo-Saxon race, whicii ia the wilderaesses of the new world, and in the space of half a century, have laid the foundation of the greatest empire the world has ever seen. As the President properly insists, the American Government was the first who entered on the noble duty of suppressing the slave trade. At the very period when the British were engaged in this iniqui- tous trafi United States were actively engaged in its supp on; and itiereally too bad that at this day, Great Britain will presume to invade the decks of our merchantmen, and violate our rights on the ocean, under the pretence of protecting our flag from the dishonor of implication in the slave trade. This whole matter has been definitely settled in the reaty of Washington, in accordance with the very views maintained by General Cass, in the discus- sions on the Quintaple Treaty, and in which he suc- ceeded in obtaining the cordial and efficient concur- reace of the French Government. In the late trea- ty, it was sup ed that a practical and final settle- mentof the q ion had been effected. So our go- ve tood, and it is indeed impossible to e referred to any other construe- nains for us toshow that we cannot swerve from the just fulfilment of onr obligations, nor relinguish one jot or tittle of our recognised and Svery possible pretext,” ae the eryi noo All the ment un affix to the cla tion. It only indisputable rights. “ President has said, for the continued interference of the Brisish with American vessels, has been remo- ved, and there is no fearthat ourcountry will shrink trom the d { protecting our marine from unjus- tifiable invasion, and of avenging any insult offered to our flag Sreawenr Great Western.—No sign of this steamer yet. She is now in her twentieth day. It w certainly time for her to make her appear- ance. ‘The packet ship Virginia, which aailed six t r, arrived yesterday morning, making M r passage. To-day, we think, Western pt. Ryrie, for Halifax and st Wednesday. She car. 50 bushels of newspa- y the late morning mails carried out 16 passen- Sream Sitv Acapia, © Liverpe ried out 21,000 letter ers rece were despatched. She gers ru veurnom Re Mr. Wi « sumber of his cheay i= achester has blication of the Herald review tis forsal the shepherds of the flock took good care should be sufficiently ‘ protracted.” One delusion after ano- ther has been made rapidly to succeed the worn-out predecessor, and in the language of the play bills, a continued succession of agreeable novelties has been kept up with unvarying success. The last imposture owes its existence toa crazy old man, who has undertaken the woik of revealing the hidden mysteries contained in the writings of the Hebrew seers and the prophet of the Isle ot Patmos, and the results of his operations promise to eclipse those of all hisrival laborers ia the wide and profitable vineyard of popular gullibility. In anticipation of the immediate approach of the end of the world, as revealed by Father Miller, hundreds have got rid of their property, and relinquished their customary avo- cations. Many have become altogether insane,and suicides and murders of the most appalling descrip- tion, are daily recorded in the newspapers. Innu- merable instances of the most frantic folly are con- stantly occurring ; and the rapid progress and deplo- rable effects of the delusion have thoroughly alarm- ed all who have any regard for the welfare and hap- piness of their fellow men. That some check should ba given to thisfatal delusion, is absolutely necessa- ty. Every principle of philanthropy requires that immediate measures be adopted to interpose some barrisr to the further iaroads of such a desolating spirit of errer and delusion. The great preventive of all such popular delusions as Millerism and its kindred impostures, is the edu- cation of the masses. Let the people be thorough- ly educated—let the reasoning powers of our youth be subjected to proper culture—let the clergy faith- fully and rationally discharge their duties—and such men as Miller and his associates will exclaim with the Moor, “ Othello’s occupation’s gone!” We think that the ultra-evangelical preachers have to answer for a great deal of the evils which the ra- vings of Miller have occasioned. They have led many of the religious world to suppose that chris- tianity consists in maniacal excitement, and all sorts of extravagance. But these “ protracted meetings” and hysterical fits, and insane rantings, we need scarcely say, have no more to do with the religion of Jesus, than had the blasphemies and violence of the miserable demoniacs whom he was wont to exorcise. Many of the regular clergy deal much too largely in appeals to the feelings, and thrilling declamation about the torments of the damned The direct tendency of such preaching is to make their hearers either infidels or lunatics, There have been quite too many Millers in the churches. Let another system of evangelizing the world be adept- ed. And in the meantime, we think that humanity and reason demand, that such unhappy victims of the present prevalent delusion as are manifestly unable to take care of themselves, should be sub- jected to proper restraint. Arrack on New Yorx Acents or Inist Emt- Grant Sores —A most malicious and unfounded attack on the highly respectable agents and ship owners engaged in the transportation of passengers from Ireland to this port, appeared in the Sun of yesterday. The following is the article :— It is to be Jamented that the individuals engaged in the Irish emigrant importing business, in this country and in Liverpool, should be so unprincipled acd inhuman asfiret to deceive, and then plunder their deluded and credulous countrymen, and make their miseries minister to their bu- siness and amusement. Passengers now arriving here, state that handbills are now being circulated in all parts of Ireland, by those engaged in this trade, falsely repre- seating that reréare in great demand in the United States, and that wages are high, in order toinduce emi- ration to this Country, that they make money ; and that ape numbers in Ireland, believing these statments, are making preparations to leave for this country the ap- proaching spring and summer. We call upon the press of England and Ireland to undeceive there persons at once, and our Irish citizens should apprise without delay, their friends at home, of the knavery and falsehood at- temptir g to be practiced upon them, and thereby defeat as far as in their power, the industrious efforts of auch cha- racters as are notorious at Liverpool, for their frauds and robberies of emigrants to, and thelr equally vile friends and correspondents here. So far as we have beenable to ascertain, this isa most wanton and gratuitous assault on the charac- ter of the gentlemen engaged in thie business in this city. We are assured on the most unquestionable authority that the assertion, that improper means are employed, and false representations made by the agentsand owners of the passenger-ships, in order to induce persons to emigrate to this country, is alto- gether a fabrication. Indeed the whole tone and tenor of the article we have quoted, indicate that it owes its origin to a very different feeling from bene- volence. The attack is characterized by the most undisguised malevolence, and we trust that the well-known and respected gentlemen whose cha- racters have been ao’grossly impugned, will take ap- propriate means of repelling this unjustifiable as- saul. GaLLantry or Tak Wait Srregt Press.—We ob- serve that some of the Wall street papers have come out quite savagely against the grand ball, which is to be given at Tammany Hal! next week, in honor of the ladies whe so nobly resented the insult offered to their country at the Ashburton dinner. This is in wretched bad taste. We venture to predict that thisball will be one of the most brilliant ever in this or any other city. The patriotic ladies of New York can present an array of beauty not to be surpasssed in any city under heaven, and there will assuredly be a glorioas mustering of them at this ball. FasnionaBie InTELLIGENCE.—Several very impor- tant matrimonial alliances have lately beeneflected between distinguished members of the aristocratic circles. Among them we have been informed, by special express, of the following marriage in high life at Coney Island :— “On Thursday, at the Government House, Coney Iwand, by the Right Rev. Lord Bishop Parvenue, Premier Prelate of the Island, Baron de Mootmo- rency to Miss Clotilda Martha Jane Montroee, ninth daughter of Sur John Brisaly Montrose, late Comp- troller of the Fisheries, &e. ‘onde Mont- morency is son and nephew to four general officers; he also belongs to a tamily who, before they took their places among the nobility ot Coney Island, in the eleventh century, was a noble family of Com: musipaw The witnesses om one side were the Duke of Muscles, Lord Scollop, and Sir James Crab: on the side of the lady the Marquis of Clams, the Karl of Lobster, and Sir William Horsefoot, whe claim their descent rom the house of St. Crispin Alter adgjewné a la fourchette, the happy pair depart. ed in coach and four tor Squankum and Plum Gut where they will spend the honeymoon. 7 Navat —When the Henry Kneeland left Monte- video on the 281 of December, the line of battle ship Delaware, and a large frigate, supposed the Co- jumota, was laying ouside. The Commodore was at Montevideo and would leave intwo or three days ith his squadron, for Rio de Janeiro, } wil TweateForrn Day. Maacn 2.—After the Wrelishamary préceedings this mor- ning, Sergeant Ganty was and cress-examined ok Jupex Apvocats, but his evidence was unim- ‘ant. Mr. Sepowrex read the following letters :— te = Purase aa Count :— ‘estimony having been given as to certain private let- ters ot Mr. Spencer, which were read by me tthe crew, with a view, as it has appeared in evidence, of disabusing ir minds concerning the individual who had been in- strumental in seducing them from their fidelity, and ofthe means within my power of restoring them to dination, I respectfully submit to the Court the follo officiel letter, explanatory of the circumstances un which those letters came into my geenien: ‘The answer to that letter 1 abstain from oftering to the Conrt, as it conflicts with a decision of the Court already made. r Very respectfully submitted, Your most obedient, ALEX. SLIDELL McKENZIE, Commander, U. 8. N. Ast March, 1843. (Copy. U. 8. Brie Somens. rd December, 1942. Gentlemen :— You wil! proceed to mukea careful examination of the effects of the late acting midshipman Philip Spencer, and take a correct inventory of m, In doing so, you will ly search all his journals and papers of every nature tl may be found among his effects, for the Ve le of detecting, if possible, at how early a date he had formed the derign of creati mutiny on board of this vessel, capturing her and converting her into a pirate. In search- ing his private papers, when you come to any from his im- mediate family, you will carefully avold perusing any mere domestic details, and glance onward only to observe if there is any allusion to the previone crimes of the de- ceased, or cautions against his vicious propensities All other letters than those from his immediate family, you will carefully scrutinise, and report the result to me in writing. Iam, respeetfully, Gentlemen, Your most obedient, ALEX. SLIDELL McKENZIE, Commander U. 8. N. Purser H. M. Hersxei. - Midshipman Eosrat THomrson. Acting Midshipman Apuren Destoxpe. The Junce Apvocare said, it must be remembered that all this about the letters came out from the witness, with. out any ion on his part. Indeed, until within this day or two, he was ignorant of thecircumstance ‘Witt Concer, examined. —This witness went over @ conversation he detailed before the Court of Emquiry, as reported in the Herald of the 18th of Jan + On his cross examination he said, in reply to a number of ques. tions—that when Spencer promised to get him leave to come home, he knew Spencer was only a midshipman, but did not know that midshipmen could not get a command shortly. The conversation wes in the usual tone; any one standing about might have heardit. They did not make any remark. Never mentioned this talk about Spencer getting a command shortly, until he came home. Thought an - Spencer was arrested, but did not think to men- Mr.Srvewrex here offered the testimony of Clark,which was taken before the Court of Enquiry. The Jupae Apvocate read from the laws governing Courts Martial, the law on that point, which provider that in all cases not capital, or extending to the dismissal of commissioned or warrantofficers, the testimony taken before Courts of Enquiry, should be evidence, provided the witness was either dead, or could not be obtained. Mr. Sepawicx addressed the Court, and said they could show that Clark had received a letter, with money, to forward him to England. The Court intimated that this point had better be de- ferred for the present, and inthe meantime some other testimony could be adduced to fill up the day. Henny Rooeas, Midshipman, examined.—After some testimony, which has been reported, the witness was ask- ed what was the character of Mr. Spencer’s mind, to which he replied, “It was mature, and as well, if not better ed than most young men.” ‘The witness then went on to give rome testimony, which has been before reported, and identified the papers which were found in Mr. Spencer’s locker. He also pro- duced his own translation of the Greek characters subse- uent tothe arrest. I should think from two'thirds to three-fourths of the crew were disaffected, 1 believe the discovery and arrest made the disaffected more desperate. ‘We had a severe squall just before the interment, and the Commander told methe safety of the vessel must be pro- vided for, and the weather looked ont for, whatever might be going on. The officers were much exhausted at that time, and would have been in no condition to have resisted the mutineers at the time of that squall. 1 never supposed the brig could got to St. Thomas, unless the men had been executed; and that opinion has been Freatly strengthened since. Had the Somers changed er course for Martinique, Ido not know what effect it i have had on the confidence of the officers, but J, for one, should have disapproved of such course. 1 do not know that it would have made any change in the offi- cers, except that it would have been a tacit confession of the strength of the conspirators and our weakness. Ido not think the mutineers would have waited for land in ad verbo rise os tein gmeers.. aie ala 4 ross-examined— would you have disapproved of going to Martinique? a nif A—Becouse I should have been averse to seek protection from any power ; should have thought it a dis- | eas to have given up the prisioners, and because it would ave endangered us. Q—Would you think it adisgrace to leave prisoners in a foreign jail, rather than assume the highest powers, against the law ? A—I am no lawyer, sir; but I'd have done what was no rather than seek protection from any foreign pow- Here the Court rose and adjourned. Musicat.—Clirehugh’s grand Concert this eve- ning at the Apollo, will be a rich affair. All the lo” vers of Robt. Burns and fair Scotia will be there. Madame Maroncelli, that chaste and classi al singer, gives her concert on Monday next at the game room, assisted by De Begnis, Kossowski, Timm and others. The merits of the lady alone will in- sure a full room, added to which she puts forward an excellent bill. Madame Albertazzi, Miss Romer, Templeton,and Giubilei are spoken of, but we don’t beheve a word of it, as the operatic corps at the Park next season. Madame is a charming singer, and one of the most beautiful women on the stage. Mrs. Hardwick, the singer, has achild scarcely over three years old, gifted with the most wonder- fal talent for music. She possesses a sweetly tuned voice of fourteen notes, which she uses in tonesand semitones with the utmost precision, going through the scale with the piano accompaniment, with a cor- Tectness that would put to the blush many pupils who have devoted years of study. Moreover, she sings several difficult songs from the operas, and will sustain a part in an easy duet. Horn, Rosier, Austin Phillips, and others, pronounce th:s little creature a perfect wonder. Weare happy to hearthat Mrs. Bailey has re- turned to this city from her protracted engagement at Philadelphia, where she has been reaping addi- tional laurels from all quarters. We say we are happy to record her arrival, because we hope to witness her frequent appearance during the concert season which is now approaching. This lady isone of the best singers we have, and her name would form a leading attraction in the programme of any concert. Orymrrc Crrcvs.—Benerir or Mr. Rock weiu.— The performances this evening are for the benefit of Mr. Rockwell, the popular equestrian director: of this establishment. A brilliant array of attractions are presen‘ed for the occasion, and we anticipate a crowded house. But a few more nights remain for the public to enjoy the deli, htful performances given at this superb place of amusement ; theretore, all must take advantage of the first occasion to pass an evening here, or they will Jose the opportunity for ever. Cuatuam Tugatre.—Among the numerous and attractive places of amusement in this city, none rank higher in public estimation than this beautiful and well regulated establishment. At no other theatre does the audience appear to enjoy the enter- tainments with so much delight. The strictest de- corum is observed throughout the performances, whieh are of the most popular character—elegance and refinement blended with,“Ainnsement and in- strucuon. Mr. Thorne is indefatigable in his efforts to gratify the public, constantly presenting the best plays in the language in a style and manner which his peculiar facilities enable him only to give with appropriate effect. Tae Monraty Macazinrs.—The periodicals for the current month, are in general well worthy of at- tention. The “ Knickerbocker” has its usual ety of light and readable articles, and on the “ itor’s Table” we find a very inviting supply of good things. Hunt’s “ Merchants’ Magazine” sustains its established reputation. ‘The Ladies’ Compan- ion” presents a very respectable appearance. It con- tains a beantifully written story by its able editor, Mr. Hamilton, and a pleasing variety of sketches, tales and poetry. The plate of the fashions is of ur- usual excellence. Sargent’s “ Monthly Magazine” isprinted on wretched paper, and presents a very dirty face. The contents want vigor, and some of them have a “ very ancient and fish-like smell.” \tseems as it the magazine were made up of the refuse of several literary wallets, Come, come, M “argent, try and do better Intelligence. General Jam Deriveny.—On Wednesday the following named persons were discharged from the city prison, having been bailed by Recorder Tall- madge and Judge Lynch, as follows :— Isaxc Halenstein, , Recorder ; Chorles Pearce, smal, apd baba yes Murphy, Lynch; Caleb Ni- ‘ehols, burglary, Lynch, James Samuels, larcen; corder; Charles Moore, larceny, Lynch; Jacob 5 forgery, Recorder; James F. Hyde, larceny, Lynch; Da- vid Hew litt, assault and battery, Lynch. We do not know the character of the bail given, or whether the District Attorney was apprised of the application to bail or not. “SmaLt Pox in tus House.”—A number of cunning housekeepers about town, whose landlords are desirous of getting better tenants or more ren', have caused the words at the head of this article to be inserted on the bottom of the bills posted upon their dwellings, to frighten off the numerous horde of house hunters,” that precede the annual de- struction of bed-bugs on the first of May. Their doors are not darkened by visiters to take a look at the premises. Progress or tue Temperance Cause.—Cram’s” celebrated large distillery in Wooster street, near Canal,is about being converted into d welling houses. Millions «f'gallons of the “raw material” have been converted into porter house grog in that establish. ment. ‘Tuar Curae or Constructive Larceny.—Ack- ley Fitch, of Smith street, Brooklyn‘ and 59 Maiden lane, in this city, was arrested yesterday, and held to bail in the sum of $500, on a charge of obtaining money under false pretences. Robert C. Burdell, who entered the charge ef constructive larceny inst tsaac H. Mead, of 98 Eldridge street, on ‘ednesday, for taking his check for $75, as pub- lished in the Herald on Thursday, alleges that he met Fitch in the street, who told him that he had received tse check from Mead. That he then told Fiteh that the check had been improperly obtained, and he must not pass it. That Fitch immediately after this went to a brother of Burdell’s, in the sada LE obtained the money forthe check, notwithstanding what had been previously told him. Fitch refused to answer any questions, when ar- raigned before the magistrate, and was allowed to depart, on entering security in the sum above named. f Burs Ignorep.—The Grand Jury of the General Sessions that adjourned on Tuesday, ignored a num- ber of complaints brought before them. Among others were charges against Mr. G. Boggs, of the Evening Post, fo1 alleged libel on Charles Clif- ton, tor republishing an article from the Reporter, classifying him and others as “ Saddie- worth Smugglers.” Also, against the boys David Laver and David Lent, for an sleged rape on Ellen Johnson, in Pell street, on the 26th of January last. Also, against Captain Henry Hanson for perjury, on complaint of fbeeph Eng! West; anda charge of perjury against Moses ckstock, made by George Eger and Jones ger; and a charge of petit larceny by Jones Eger, made by Blacksteck and Margaret Van Antwerp All these complaints were quashed, on the ground of lack of evidence to sus- tain them. Putten anp Baitep.—Emma Creemer, who has kept a house of accommodation for double compa- ny, at 67 Leonard street, was yesterday arrested and held to oail in the sum of , for her good behavior fora year from date. hat nonsense it is to arrest these wemen and hold them to bail for ‘ood behavior. Either punish them Rooatding to the law for their offences, or let them alone without such annoyance. Grassep —A thieving servant girl, named Mar- garet Brady, who has lived with Joseph M. Ely, at 161 East Broadway, was committed to the City Prison yesterday, on a charge of stealing a green cloth overcoat, worth $12, a boy’s overcoat and cloak worth $14, and a woollen Scotch plaid cloak, valued at $6. A part of the clothing was found at a pawnbroker’s shep where she had left it. Fire.—The fire on Wednesday evening, about 10 o’elock, commenced in the provision store of James Armstrong, 118 South street, belonging 10 Mr. Schermerhorn, the contents of which were destroy- ed. The upper part was occupied by Mr. Keenan, asa forwarding packet office. The building, we understand, was insured. The adjoining store occu- pied by Saxton and Webb, forwarding merchants, Calvin Sweeney, tobacconist, and James Scatliff, sail maker, was also copsiderally injured in the up- per part. Cranes W. Pierce, indicted for an assault and battery on Ann Hep. at the Broadway Cottage, was bailed outon Wednesday by Judge Lynch. Aunert C. Dg Merrirr was admitted to bail on Tuesday, his mother-in-law entering security for hisappeerance. He standsindieted on two charges of grand larceny and one for conspiracy. Ran Away wire « Horst anp Wacon.—On Tuesday morning last, young man hired a horse and wagon from the livery stable of Patrick Rooney, 12 Lafayette Place, to go to Hazard’s Hote!, at Yorkville, to see a sick relative, as he represented, and to return the same afternoon He gave the nameof William Anderson, No. 156 Amity street, and paid $2for the use of the vehicle. Not returi the next morning, search wes made for his residence as given, when it was ascertained that there was no such number as 156in the street. The fears of Mr. Rooney that his horse and wagon bad been stolen, induced him then to send to Yorkville, when it was learned that no such person or vehicle had been seen at Hezara’s Hotel, where he said he intended to stop. Officer Parker, of the Upper Police, then undertook to trace the rogue, und as- certained that he had crossed overto Long Island and stoped at Rapelye’s Hotel, at Flushing, to feed his horse, and left a buflalo robe for payment, say ing that he would return that way and redeem it. ‘The services of officer Laurence were then called in, who traced him to Cold Spring, in Suffolk county, where he was arrested. A young woman was with him, whom he said was his wife. Upon enquiry, separately, she alleged they were married in Boston about six months since, and he, that they were married in Cotnecticut. They have been living in this city about four weeks, at a house in second street. He was fullycommitted for trial. Diep 1x Cup Bep.—The Coroner was called late on Wednesday evening to enquire into the par- ueulars of the decease of Mrs. Margaret Brash, wife of peat ison of 150 Second street, who diea suddenly on Wednesday without the attendance of a physician Upon investigatio: € i that about nine days since she wastaken sick with severe pains in the back and side, and being within six weeks time of labor, it eke es tae the Premonitory symptoms preceding it. _ ysician was called in who rendered all the assistance in his power, but being unable to restore the woman or woduce the delivery of the child, the Rev. J. Rumpler, a Catholic clergyman in attendance, ad- vised the performance of the “‘Cesarian” operation, in order that the child might be saved. This opera- tion the physician refused to perform,and the woman died yesterday mornii A post mortem examina- tion resulted in satisfying the jury that she died from excessive inflammation of the langs. The child had, to appearances, been dead about twenty four hours before the mother died. An “Opp Fettow” Dean m THe Tomps.—Yes- terday morning, a man who could not tell his name an to be redrs Tay disease or intem- crance, Was committed to the cit asa va krant until he could be sent to the Yeand. He never spoke, but continued failing until death closed his suffering. From an examination of pockets by the deputy Coroner, an Odd Fellows’ “card ” from Brownsville Lodge, Pa , No. 51, was found in one of his pockets, with the name of Matthew Christy in it as atember. Also a certificate of initiation from State Capitol Lodge No. 70. He was poorly clad, and appeared as though he had recently arrived on foot from some part of the country, He will be in- tered y the coroner, unless his body is claimed by some Odd Fellows’ e. ‘was ascertained Gorp —A vein of gold four feet thick, trom which two hands in three days raised one hundred Is of ore, worth $10 a bushel, has been discovered by Dr. Stephen Fox, near Mecklenburg. GG To morrow is positively the last day of the In- dian Chiefs at the American Museum, and their farewell benefit,on which occasion Mr. Barnum will bring out ell his attractions. To-night and to-morrow will therefore be the best opportunity of seeing group of the most in- teresting Aborigines that have ever visited the Eastern cities, ‘The Kentucky Minstrets are greeted nightly with the most decided marks of approbation. The styleofthe other performances are toe well known to need one word of remark. i SONNET ON GOURAUD’S BEAUTIFYING Preparations. Naugh: can woman's charms eclipse ry More than hair around her lips ; Naught so dull bestow As a forehead mean and low. Quick the blemish then remove That o’ershade the smiles of love, And the encroaching curse eject From the throce of intellect! Lo! the medium I reveal— Gourand’s famous Poudre Subtile | For tan and pimples *tis my duty To recommend his Fau de Beaute ! And to the sallow, bown and wan His Liquid Rouge and Blanc d’Espagne. ‘To he found oaly in this city at 67 Walker street,- fone door West of Broadway. Poudre Subtile $l. ate fle id Rouge 50 cents pagne 2% cents. @ (Correspondence of the Herald.] Wasuineron. (Wednesday Night) } March 1, 1848. Nomination of Mr. Cushing as Secretary of the Treasury—Mr, Forward—The Bank- rupt Repeal Bill—Speelal Mission to Kng- Jand—Matters and Things In General. Betore ithis Teaches you, the nomination of Mr. Cushing as Secretary of the Treasury, will be before the Senate. Mr. Forward could not be induced to hold over for a single day, and last {night he left the Treasury Department, never to return. It wasnot finally decided until last night that Mr. Cushing was to go into the Bureau. But mr. Spencer refused to leave the War Office, where he has every thing in the most perfect order, The Cabinet will bea very strong and efficient one. members from Massachusetts is justified on the ground that General Washington had two mieinbers from Vir- giniain his Cabinet at one time. ‘The last strony fight took place to-day in the House Committee tor Foreign Affairs upon reporting a bill'making an appropriation for u Ministerto Eng- land to settle a!l that remains unsettled. The Bill was voted down in Committee, 6 to8. The Minister was not named, of course, but it was intended for Mr. Webster. ais By the bye, Mr. Webster’s splendid 8 was fonnd not far from his House. Itis stated in the New York papers that he looks sick and care worn. Fudge! never was in better health or spirits in his life. There is considerable talk here to-day that the President will not have time to the merits of than repealing the Bankrupt Bill. Still think he wil it. Neither the custom house reduction bill, nor the famous No. 548, will reach him in time for their merits to be considered—that is, if they reach him at all. They will sot become a law, cither of them. The farce of pretended virtue in retrenchment was alla humbug. The members were not in earnest, any inore than they were when they passed @ reso- lution to exclude wine, ale and spirits, from the capitol. The restaurats are here yet, and there is as much brandy drank here as ever. . y The admirable life of Mr. Calhoun, Seat! in circulation here, was written by Mr. R. M.T Hun- ter, late Speaker. He isa very aoe and gentle- manly man, and possesses splendid talente. Itis thought that the next Speaker of the House willbe the Hon. Mr. Jones, of Virginia, and that Mr. Harris, M. C., now of Virginia, but who is go- ing to Missouri, will be the next Clerk. That ex- cellent wit, and excellent man, Matthew St. Clair Clarke, wil be much missed. 1 Ci is full of strangers, and an extraordinarily large number of influential whigs among them, from all of the Union. ‘he whigs hold a caucus to-night to determine on some plan of operations for the next campaign, and also with a view to arrange some graphic denoue- ment wherewith to close the session. | . Mr. John A. Morrill ishere to superintend some important cause in the Supreme Court, relative to a large amount of bropecty belonging of right to his wifein Virginia, [ believe. Mr. Frank Waddell has arrived, and spent the evening at the White House, where there was a re ‘musical party. Frank, on ing the admi- rably painted portraits of the Tyler ¥amily on the walls, said to Mrs. Robert Tyler, ‘1 suppose you had them placed there, in order to canvas their merits” He also perpetrated a much worse pun. Mrs. Tyler observed, ‘ You are surprised, oearacaet Mr. Waddell, to think that I married into a family with such large noses ; all the Sheet family are that way inclined; but 1 introduced the pug a it them.” ‘Not to be wondered at,” replied Frank, “ for I remember you were always pugnaciously in- clined froma child.” Nobody laughed. But I for- got ; you detest a pun. i é tr. R.. M. Blatchford has arrived here, with sev- eral leading whigs from your State. Mr. Edw. Curtis and Mr. Paxton Hallett are still here. The latter gentleman is no applicant for office. Col. Zabriskie is here; he is looking for a consul- ship. Col. Starkweather, Judge J. B. Sutherland, Jonathan Roberts, Richard Rush, &c., are all here. Amos Kendall is not in prison. He was on the floor of the House to-day, looking as happy asa man could look He was warmly gree y the locofocos. e The Calhoun men are in high kino and all say they are sure that Mr. Calheun will get the nomina- tion at the Convention 1n 1844. Mr, Calhoun never was in better health or spirits. Mr. McDuffie’s health, I am happy to say, has greatly improved. — A great many members of t Houses, whigs and lecofocos, are so pleased with the editorials and commercial matters inthe “ Herald,” that they have declared their intention to subscribe for it immedi- ately, and have it sentto their homes. They de- clare it isthe most manly, independent and enter- prising paper in the country, and the only one on which they can rely for early and accurate informa- tion. There have been more than three times as many Heralds taken here this winter as all the other New York papers put together. 3 Tbelieve {told you that one of Mr. Wickliffe’s sons has just married the sory javel and accom- plished daighter of the gallant Gen. Dawson. One of the accomplished daughters of Gen. Aaron Ward, has been spending the last few days here; and in conjuction with the beautiful and ly in- tellectual daughter of the Hon, Francis Granger, has produced quite a sensation. _ This has beenquite a du!l winter. Very few par- ties given; the only ones worth speaking of were those given by Mr. Webster, Mr. Wickhfle, and Lieutenant Kearney. They were very splendid; the rest were mere bagatelles. Hon. Caleb Cushing will shortly lead to the altar a beautiful, intellectual, and wealthy Roman Catho- lic lady, from Baltimore. Honors thieken on him. He deservesthem all,forhe has been the best abu- sed manin the Houge, 3 No other marriages of moment on the tapis at present I think the rumor ot the President’s mar- riage is a “weak invention of the enemy’s.” Mr. Postmaster Graham is expected here hourly. He is in high favor at the White House, and is considered by the Departmenta very efficient officer But it is not likely his ili-timed post pass. The Senate now say, if they had known popular feeling on this head, they would not have passed They also say they wil! not follow Mr. Merrick’s lead on these matters again. It is not likely th y bill to reduce the postage will pass this session. y iene You know that no new bill at this time can go from one House to the other without a suspension of the rales by two-thirds. And both Houses to-day refused to suspend the rules for that purpose. Both Houses seem likely to part 1n good temper, and ‘ calm asa summer’s morning.” I am afrai we shall have no exciting scenes to wind up with. Mr. Arnold and Goy. Reynolds, both men of strong common sense, honest and well-meaning, have much improved as debaters. I was mistaken in the talked of quarrel between Mr. Butler King and Mr. Cost Johnsen. They have had no quarrel, but on the contrary, are the best pos- sible friends, although there was a lying report in the city that a challenge had passed between them. Mr King is one of the most gentlemanly, correct, courteous and attentive members in the House. The note which passed between Mr. Thompson and Mr. Rayner was not of a hostile character as I am informed, but asked for an explanation in the most courteous and friendly manner. 7 Mr. Brewton contidently looks for the Presidential nomination in 1848. ere will purties be by that time? Echo answers at sixes and sevens! But, you will say, why are you not writing about the doings of Congress to-day? For the very best of reasons. They did gcarcely any thing worth writing, strange as it may seem, on the last day but two o! the session, but itis true. In the Senate, the Bill to repay Massachusetts her outlay in the last war was paseed, 26 to 19; but as the rules were not suspended, it would not be sent to the Honse. The Billto extend the charter of the Banks in this District to 1855,was also finally passed 26 to 16; but for the same reason did not reach the House. The House Bill to relieve poor Ann Royal, was rejected, 16 to 13.@Mr. Ancuer begged the Senate to take up the Bill, (which passed the House yesterday) to provide for the appropriation to “esit out the Treaty. Mr. Benton objected, and sai they could do it to-morrow. Several private bills were passed, and then, without touching the General Appropriation Bill, the Senate adjourned, Who would believe there were only two days left of the session? But the factis that the whigs have not two-thirds to suspend the rules, and the locofocos don’t care if there isn’t another bill passed. In the House, the business was equally un- important. A resolution was passed that the Secretary of War cause a plan and estimate to be presented next session, for a Hall for the House of Representatives. There is a talk of using the library room for that purpose. A mass of correspondence from foreign governments, relative to the eperation of the Tariff, was ordere to be printed. long and dry discussion took place about paying and continuing the engrossing clerks. ‘The shght amendments by the Senate to the Fortifi- cation and Indian Treaties Bills, were concorred in. and the rest of the day was consumed in consider- ing the Senate's amendments tothe Naval Appropri ition Bill, The House agreed to strike out the clause which says, the person at the head of the Me- dical Bureau shall have seen tive years Of sea ser- vice. The House stuck to their clause that the man atthe head of the Closing. and Provision Bureau shall be a Captain in the Nawy. Mr. Charles Inger- soll, one of the most able, inflaential and remarkable inembers in the House,tried to getin an amendment that no part of the naval appropriations should go to fit ont the 80 gan Africaa Squadron, bat it was vo- ved down. This and the votes yesterday show the strong influence Mr. Webster still has. The last fice bill will ‘was about the floating dock at Brooklyn. now the Senate decided that one of Gilbert's feat ‘eating Docks should be built at Pensaco- Hed tat oe oo 100.000, and that no dock should virally oui rc m Se at all The House then jected ti nate’s amend: i Wino Dock should be og are i ihe ious then adjeubed oaly expressed re has been a ver and snow lays six inched on the gray om here, Many of the members have been. Siving theirfare- well supper parties at Walker’s—the Sandy Welsh’s of Washington, He bought 180 dozen of Ried Ash- burton’s fine wine when he left, and to the horror of the temperance the members have drank 7 dozen of it thisshort session. It had the effect o making many of ’em ask, ‘ Where ami iono * id U. 8. Supreme Court, March 1.—Samuel Humes Porter, Esq., of Pennsyh nia, was admitted as At- torney and Counsellor of this Court. No. 32.M. A. Connor vs, H. Bradley etal, in error to the Circuit Court United States for Washington, D.C. Mr.Jus- tice Daniel delivered ‘the opinion of this Court, re- versing the judgment of the said Circuit Court in this cause with costs, and remanding the same for a venire facias de novo. No. 23. The Bank of the United States et al. Hants vs.D Peter's heirs et al. The argument of this cause was commenced by Gen. Jones tor the appellants, and continued by Mr. Coxe for the appellees. Treasuny Notes Ourstanpinc, Mancu Ist, 1848.— Amount outstanding of the issues prior to the Sist of August, 1842, viz :— As recorded in this office, — $8,666,736 24 Deduct cancelled notes in the hands of the accounting offi- cers, 23,939 35 8, bi hind veg under ae act of Mirror e 025,564 Deduet the monte % . redeemed and re. corded in this office, $6,164 33 And in the hands of the accoun- ting officers, 6,800 00 —— 11,964 33 8,018,690 56 11,686,387 45 Treasury Deranruent, ister’s Office, March 1, 1843. Fee SMITH, 4. Tr'y of U. 8. Destructive Finr—ExptosioN AND LOSS OF MANY Livgs.—Yesterday, about 5o’clock, P. M., the ex- tensive pork Poaking establishinent of Mesers. Pugh & Alvord, corner of Walnut and Canal streets, was discovered to beon fire. The firemen repaired to the spot with their usual alacrity, and while engaged in combating the destrnetive element, many were on the roof of a smaller building connected with the main one, when a dreadful explosion took place, oc- cas.oned, it is conjectured, by the combustion of gas, generated by the fire inside the building, which was very close. The root of the small house was blown off, and the wails of the other thrown outward, burying many of the firemen and spectators under the ruins, while some of those on the roof sunk into the house, or were precipitated to the ground, some few without material injury. At this moment, the flames for the first time burst out. The concussion of the air wus so great, that pereons on the opposite side of Walnut street, who were standiug on some tiers of barrels of pork, were thrown down, and part of the upper tier of barrels were thrown upon one or two, whose limbs were broken by them. Such was the consternation created by the shock of the explosion—which was heard and felt in dis- tant parts of the city—that several minutes elapsed before the spectators recovered from the panic. As- sistance was then given to the rera, some of whom werejdead—some so dreadfully mutilated and wounded that they can scarcely be recognised, many of whom died in a short time, and some may possibly recover. i : We understand the building‘and its contents were say insured. 3 'o such heart-rending and tragical event has ever occurred in our city, if we except the explosion on board the steamboat Moselle, some years since. It will be feeveral days before the fall particulars of this terrible event are ascertained, and the num- ber of the sufferers and the extent of their injuries are known. Those who were killed and soon died of their wounds—H. Edma Joseph Bonsall, Caleb 'W. Taylor. of the firm of Woodnutt & Co; Mr. Collins, a Catholic Priest, C. Rice, John Blake- more, —— Chamberlain. Geo. Shillitto, badly injured. _ The toliowing persons, members of the Independ- ent Fire Engine and Hose Company, are ascertain- SArgrabsin “Covesttinetighely "fart; Joosnd ‘imer, 3, Jose Treft,zight arm broke, asd.njared in the hip; Jes. Wilson, ancle smashed ; Joseph Thornton badly hurt ; Alex, Guthrie slightly do; P. Powell, Vlown into the canal, slightly hurt.—Cincinnati Daily Times, Feb, 26. Sales of Stocks at Philadelphia Yesterday. 49100 City Gas os, 1961, 104; $250 Lehigh Os, 1845, 37, 10 shares Mechanics Bank,'154; 4 do do 164, 100 do New Or- leans Gas Bank, 8}. 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