The New York Herald Newspaper, March 19, 1843, Page 2

i YORK HERALD. ‘ow York, Sunday, March 19, 1843. The Next Presidency—A Political Millen= nium Approaching, a made of late by high authori- getting in advance of the an- cient common | stature law, and even the long established customs of society. This fact is strik- ustrated in the new feature which has been lately introduced into the system of political elec- tioneering. General Jackson was brought into power under the watchword of “ Hickory.” Hickory poles and hickory sticks, hickory nuts and hickory orgies, were the chief agents in the electioneering. It was the hick dynasty; characterised, as the word seems to pate, by vigor, firmness and prompt- ness, with a slight touch of the irresistible. When President Harrison came into power, the system had become mollified, and greatly changed. We heard no more of cotton bags and hickory sticks; but “Herd Cider? was the watchword and countersign. The hickory poles were converted into log cabins, and the cotton bags were beaten into quiet coon-skins and peaceable bustles This may be called the Hard Cider dynasty; character- ised by an intluence decidedly opposed to cotton bags and hickory sticks. It did not smell so much of powder, was farther removed frem violence and rism, and of course approached nearer to the polish of civilization. Who would not ietude of a log cabin to the roar of can- hing of hickory sticks, and the uncer- ofa fortification of cotton bags? Another aud far greater change has, however, now come over the spint of the political dream.— The hickory poles have fallen—the hard cider is all drank—the coons have gone to their holes —and the log cabins are forgotten. There is, to still a great show of cotton bags, but on is not caleulated to excite alarm.— em of electioneering is changed. ty, that c ation i ingly i an non, the clas tain defence be sure, whole sy Balls and parties are now the order of the day; and women—young, beautiful, lovely woman— is the life and power of the system. This new mode of electioneering was begun by the Clay It wasan irresistible move- ar ago. clubs about « ment. You k aman with a cotton bag before him, but what could be done with a woman, with a cotton bag behind her? The advantage was instantly seen and taken. Balls were got up on every occasion. Jt was discovered that one waltz with a beautiiul girl would convert any ordinary cian, and that a pirouette would do the busi- ubborn cas in the most The great C Hall 'to-morrow evening. yer of converts will be made. Ball comes off at ‘Washington nd it is expected that a The Clay ay great i lad to be unrivalled by any in the city, and t vers will create fearful 1e darts {rom their i ks of the enemy. It isbuta few tthe Tyler party got up a ball at Its effect was not doubtful. And had that party stuck to their balls, and clung to the ladies, all might now have been well. But they lett the ball room, the dance, and the ’ -ech making at a mass meeting in now where are they? Damned—as t the Jad ctioneering is not only a great ation, but it is the true system— se and phile y in it—there is ‘ nit In short, mm, and shall go who de: to be teared that Gover- ommitted a fatal error by throwing s of certain men. The Al- n day or two since a list of politicians who are represented as being the Governor's confidential committee. Their names are us Corning, Edwin Croswell, Rufus W. Peckham, James D. Wesson and John Van Buren. When Wm. © Bouck was elected Governor of is State by the overwhelming majority of 22,000 votes, it was not imagined that he was weak enough to be controlled by any set of men, especially by such men asare mentioned above. It was supposed that the Albany Regency had already inflicted a suf- ficient quantity of misery upon the people of this State—it warthought, and loudly proclaimed by thonsands of the democratic party, that Croswell should never again be recognised as a dictator in their ranks. But what do we see? No sooner is he appointed State printer than he worms himself into the affections of the unsuspecting Governor, and draws around him a set of equally discarded polie ticians, grasps the radder of State, and is nowsteer- ing the ship, with the velocity of steam, into the identical whirlpool which engulphed the party in 1837. We are sorry to learn this—we fear these men carry venom under their tongues, and if we mistake not, their only object is to render the Governor as odious as possible with the people, by making un- popular appointments, in order to prevent his re- nomination ia 1844. Dornes at ALBany —It nor Bouck hi bany paing bay's Sronm.—We continue to hear of its Ali the mails from the north, south, east, have been deranged by it. See ship news for disasters. The steamer Mohegan, Captain Thayer, arrived from Stonington, at 5.30 P. M_, yesterday afternoon. She left New York with 140 passengers on Thurs- day, at 11 o'clock, and encountered the gale in the Tur Sound that night, having rode it out at anchor two miles west from the Dumplings, at the entrance of Fishy Island Sound She weighed anchor, and reached Stonington at helf past eight the next mor- thusgiven another proof of her fine boat, having also been in the Sound ye dreadful night in which the President is on lost ning. h yaality wed to have b supp Yaptain ‘Thayer reports that the ship ,General Williams, of New London, and bound there from a whaling voyage, came through the Race on the evening of the gale, and anchored about three miles west of Hatche Reef, cut away her main and mizen mast, and rode out the gale. The captain, and five or six of the crew left her for the purpose of landing. The boat in which they embarked was found with one man near Seybrook the next mor- og, the cap’ xe others having perished. ne ship wasstill a chor on Saturday morning. on board 4200 b n commenced in Boston between 10 and ll o’clock on Thursday night. It began here be- tween 6 and 7, and in Philadelphia between 3) and 4 ain and * rrels of oil o’clock. {From the Philadelphia U. 8. Gazette, March 18.) now. storm, might have been expected, has angement in the timesof the arri- great mails. The great South. nro’clock, P.M. yesterday, had lock last ‘evening’ The mail car timore, yesterday morning at, elght senger train was not started daring «rsonsfrom the country say thet «he ly, and in some cases totally im- rilte! seas to be even with the top* of th great SoMhern mail, which left the Post Uttice a lock, A. M. yesterday for Baltimore wat retarned to the office about noon, it having been found impossible to carry it through. ‘The early line from } York, due here yesterday at one e’clock P. M. arriv: 8 o'clock, P. M We have had no Southern mail for two days New Hamesnine Exection.—We have received eturns from 152 towns. Hubbard’s majority over his opponents is 159. There are 55 towns to be 1eard from, which will increase this majority. The sional ticket is also elected. The democratic Cong aggregate of the vote: in the State this year will fall much below the usual number. In the Le- gislature the democr will have a very handsome majority i the House over federalism and conserva- sn ol their The Senate is also demo- cratic Massacuuserrs Leoisuarure.—-The House of Representatives on Thursday, by a vote of 171to 166, accepted the report, giving Tuomas {Nash, of Whately, his seat joctes St. George-tan: ‘The “noctes ambrosiang et coenaque deorum” of Chis opher North, have become as familiar to all ashousehold words. What just cause or impedi- mentis there, thata new noctes, through the me- dium of the Herald should not bewritten, and 4 its halo of glory and of light throughout the why eartht Moved by these reflections, 1 have com- menced this article, and though you may find in its execution “the flesh weak,” be assured the “spirit is willing.” z In the dirty city of New York, (Croton River to the contrary notwithstanding) in the pleasant and tulip spotted street, yelept Broadway, there stands an Hotel, known to the immortal few as the “St. George.” Its outward form possesses neither grace or beauty—plain and unpretending, but within, its bones are full of marrow and good things. There can the weary obtain a cup of coffee, such as no where else isto be found in this goodly city—the aroma of which rises up in your nostrils like a sweet smelling sacrifice, and the taste will convince you that itis of a truth the true ambrosia upon which the gods in former days, held their revels on High Olympus. The “eating and the drinking, and the run of the kitchen,” is there to be found also, in a perfection which few eyes have seen. Thisim- perfect introduction is necessary, so that the indi- viduals who from time to time may appear'upon this, our stage, as the inhabitantsof this “blessed sphere,” may be known and judged in accordance with the company they keep, and the comforts they enjoy “ab uno disce omnes.” At this House there is neither a regular club, or club room established, but a nightly assemblage sits in high conclave, and solemn council, to talk ever the past, the present, and the future—and when the mouth becomes dry and tongue heavy, the creature comforts are produced, and each and all, the listen- er and the speaker, mingle, in equal proportions, the “utile eum dulce.” {remarked before, that there was no regular club room, still ina quiet little place, in the basement, far removed from the prying eyes of the “ignobile vulgus,” there nightly re-unions take place. A large table placed in the centre of the room, and classically covered with green cloth, chairs and benches, comprise the whole furniture of this room About this table the members generally stand or sit, some with sticks in their hands, and others with ci- gars in their faces. The place may literally and truly be ca led Liberty Hall—each member paddles his canoe his own way, and every tub stands on its own bottom. { ‘Thus far no President has been appointed, the as- semblage being strictly democratic, maintaining as one of the cardinal points, that ‘all men are born free and equal.” There has been some talk of a re- gular organization, on the Tammany plan, by which Sachem, Scribes and Members should be selected, and I am inclined to think this will take place—for of late, some of the unknown people have visited the place, and recklessly “rushed in, where angels fear to tread.” Speaking of angels, I may remark, that inasmuch as all the members are known as the devoted ad- mirers and slaves of “Heaven’s last best gift to man,” it has been proposed to have a small boudoir erected, so that the divinities that walk upon this, ovrearth, may,with their presence and their smiles, etherialise and gladden these nightly meetings. for one, I “go the entire swine” for this plan, asI have ever heard from the lips of wise men, and learned from my own limited experience, that there is no place where woman should not be the chiet or- nament, the very corner stone A. member whois reading over my shoulder, exclaims, “by the im- mortal alligators,” (queer oath is’nt it) “you speak, amigo meo, the word: of eternal truth and sober- ness.” Thus supported and sustained, [ go my death for “the boudoir.” Tt may also be proper to state that we have a gen- eral ministering spirit called “Tom” attached to the room, and upon especial occasions, we have a little “secretary;” each of whom, though not very large, yet like a tin pot, are very useful. I believe, my dear editor, | have given you such a description of the locale asto make the place visible to your mind’s eye. In my next number of this new noctes, I pur- pose taking you by the right hand and introducing you to each and all of the members. We will drop in at random, without any extra preparations,so that you may have a fair sample of all the good things which been said and done for many a by-gone night. In the hope of right speedily taking you among these choice spirits of this earth, | affectionately ce ye. ALE. ‘The Somers’ Case—Reply of the Judge Ad- vocate to the Attacks of the Courier & Enquirer, TO THE PUBLIC. In the Courier & Enquirerjo! this morning, I find myself assailed by a false and malignant libel. I am not awareof any one else being the editor of that paper, but Colonel Web!. The private traduction of one, whose slanderous columns have not left him two geod Jegsto stand upory, 1 should not heed ; nor would I quarrel with any endeavor, in respect to the McKenzie case, to treat the public as an idiot andvwrite out its gill, by garbled statements of judi. cial proceedings. He is mistaken. I am old enough to prove, with the best men of my native city, an unblem- ished character. Does he envy me? At present, the imputationsin that article, are si pronounced fal: When this trial is over, I will fu this public with proof that a more false set of imputations could not have been devised, and the direct contrary of which it isin my power conclusively to establish. It is le, that on the advice of friends, I may also vindi- he outraged puri y of the press, and ma: private and professioual character in a court of justice. WILLIAM H. NORRIS, Judge Advocate. Saturday, March 18, 1343 Late From Brazit. —The Adario, arrived yester- day from Rio de Janeiro, with advices to the 21st of January. She has on board two thousand bags of coffee, which had been discharged from the Franklin, returned to Rio in a leaky condition. Tt was reported at Rio that the Ministers had all resigned. Tranquillity has been fully restored in all the pro- vinces, particularly in S. Pawlo and Minas. It appears that the foreign trade ot Rio has fallen off, while the domestic trade has increased. The importation of flour had fallen off 83,000 barrels in one year. Janquin José Luiz has been appointed President of the Province of St. Paulo,and José Thomas Hen- riques, of Minas Gerres. The minister of Justice has proposed a complete reformin the penal code of the Empire. Furtuer rrom Montevingo.—We have advices from Montevideo to December 29th. General Ross had made no reply to the demand of the British and French ministers, that the war with the Oriental Republic should cease. General Oribe was still in the province of Entre Rios, and a body of 600 men, which he had ordered to Salto had repassed the Uruguay, so that there was not a single Argentine soldier within the Oriental State at the last advices. General Rivera was at the Rio Negro, reorganizing his army. General Paz had his head quarters at Molino, near Montevideo. Tne Comer Acain.—The comet was out again last evening in full force, tail and all—but the head Whether this 1s to be regarded as an indispensable function to a comet,for not, we are unable to say — It is a function which is very often non est inventus in other bodies, and why may not a comet get along as well without a head, as other corporations 1— Were the comet a Corporation Banking Institution, we should be strongly inclined to the opinion that its head had absquatulated. If the milleanium is actually approaching, and the world about to be burnt up, it is very possible that the tail of this comet may be appointedto back up in this quarter and take off the sinners, accord- ing to the plan of the ingenious and immortal Whis, ton, who believed that comets were places of pun- ishment for the wicked,who were alternately wheel- ed into regions of intolerable heat, and afterwards exposed to all the rigors of the most intense cold.— So look out. ‘Tue Comer at Sea.—The Comet was seen from on board the Adario, arrived yesterday from Rio, on Tuesday evening, the 5th instant, when in |at. 29.N. and lon. 65 W. It illuminated the whole western horizon for upwards of three hours. A Bruuiiant Mereor.—Since writing the above, we are informed that a most brilliant and remarka- ble meteor made its appearance also last evening in the Southwest, and sailed along. over towards the North-eastern horizon, where it burst with great in dignation, scattering fire and fury in every direction, to the great alarm and discomfiture of the Miller. ites. It was visible for some minutes. It is very Trial of Commander Mac Tho only thing of interest in Friday’s proceedings was the presentation of the following documents by Comman- der McKenzie: = = Brooxtyn, Kinas County, New Yorx, ss —Alexander Slidell McKenzie being duly sworn, saith that the ne hereunto annexed, mar! 4 is the paper referred to by him in the Offiial Report byt | him to the Seoretary of the Navy, under date of the 19th day of December last, or thereabouts, and in the submitted to thie court by him on the 11th day of March inst., or thergabouts, as the memorandum or writing taken down from the lipsof Mr Spencer on the deck of the Somers on the first day of De- comber last, in an interview then and there hod between this deponent and the said Mr. Spencer, and immediately previous te his execu'ion. And this deponent further saith that the said paper, marked A, is the only memorandum or writing of any de: scription made by him on that day, while in communica tion with Mr. Spencer, or having any connection with any passage, verbal or written, sent to his parents, or any- thing of that kind or description, and that the said paper Ais the whole of suck memorandur: or writing. nd this deponeth further saith that the said Philip H. Spencer neither dictated nor delivered to him any letter or message, verbal or written, than is contained in the said memorandum. : And this deponent further saith that the latter portion of the said paper, marked A, ending with the words “my father,” and beginning with the words “God who was,” was written by him subsequent to his said conversation with Mr. Spencer, but within a very short time therea! ter, and for the purpose of keepin, his recollection of the facts, ALEX, SLIDELL MACKENZIE. fore me this 16th day of March, 1843. J. Voonnixs, Commissioner of Deeds. (A) “ When asked if he had any message to send. None that they could wish to receive. Afterwards that you die wishing them every blessing and happiness. Deserved death for this and other sins—that you felt sincerely pevi tent, and only feer of death was that your repentance might be toolate, Many that he had wronged, but did not know how reparation could be made to them. Your pa rents most wronged. Excused himself by saying that he had entertained sameidea in John Adams and Potomac. But had not ripenedit into. Do not think that a mania which should. Certainly. Onbjected to manner of death. Requestedto be shot. Could not make any distinction be: tween him and those whom he had seluced. Justifiable desire at first to save others-—Cromwell. last words he hadto say, and hoped they would be believed, thar Cromwell was innocent. Admitted that it was just that no istinction should be made. Asked that his face might be covered. Granted. When he feared that his repentance might not be in season, I referred him to the story of the Penitent Thief, ‘Tried to find it—could not. Read the Bible The Prayer Book. Did not know what would have become of him if succeeded. Makes no objection to death, but objects to time. Reasons—-God would con- sider shortness of tme, Officers hatred to me a fancy. Many sins. Dios praying God to bless and preserve. I am afraid this may injure my father.” Hereends the memorandum which was made at the time, and what follows was added from recollection very shortly after :— “God, whom ll merciful, us well as all wise, could not only estimate the Gafficulty growing out of the shortness of time, and from the abundance of his mercy forgive. Be the death of my poor mother. Do ‘ou not think she woul} have felt worse, if, instead, of ying, yeu had succeeded in the undertaking ? Horrors been ethers in course of piracy. Cut off by Cromwe Passing to gallows. Met at pump-well. Asked for Mr. Wales. Mr. Wales, I beg you to forgive me for having tampered with your fidelity. Mr. Wales much af- fected. Are you not going too far? are you not going too fast,sir? Ithink,sir,yor * * * © * The best service he could render to his father, was to ee sien we be Roles air cane ia. After some discussion, these papers were placed on the record. 8 FORTIETH DAY. The Court convened at the usual hour yesterday, and the reading of the documents forwarded by the accused to the Navy Depariment was resumed. One of these Papers gave rise to a little scene between the Judge Advocate and Commander MeKenzie. One ofthe papers had some writing on the reverse side, which the accused had nothing to do with the case. and could not be made evidence of, although the whole paper might go on the record. . The Judge Advocate insisted that this was wrong— thatasthe paper was to go on the record, its contents must all be read. The Court thought there was no necessity for readin; it all, and to this course the Judge Advocate excepte with some pertinacity, until Commander McKenzie said, “he supposed if it had been a private letter to his wife, the Judge Advocate would have manifested the same in. clination fo protract the proceedings, by peeping into it.” The Judge Advocate. at this taunt, turned round and looked Commander McKenzie full in the face, the latter having a copy of the Courier § Enquirer in his hand at the time, and said, with a marked emphasis, “ Ah, sir, all this charge about ‘protraction will be properly replied to very shortly. [have never manifested any desire to peep into private papers—but let it go.” Mivsutrman Hays was then recalled, and examined by the Judge Advocate in relation to the c irrying away of the mast, and as tothe deportment of Mr. Spencer from the time his doom was announced, up to the time he was executed. On this latter point only one thing worth re- porting was elicited, viz.,that Spencer sat on the camp stool until he was taken to the gangway, and did not go down on his knees. By the Court —Was not your attention called off from the conduct of the prisoners, on the day of execution, by your duties as officer ofthe deck ? A—No : I was not the officer of the deck. By Juoce Apvocate Do you know ifon the night of the 30th, the station bill for the process of execution was made out 7 A.—No, sir; I do not. Q.—Have you heard Mr. 3 McKenzie’s conduct towards A.—Yes ; I have heard him speak ef the commander's censuring him in an angry way. cer complain of Captain ‘The examination of Mr. Hays being closed, the Presi- @ intended to call MeKie. dent asked the Judge Advocate who next. The Judge Advooate replied Alexande The only point of interest in his examinat he testified that Commander McKenzie, in his addr the crew after the execution, said t! “he was satisfied that the young man (Spencer) had been lying to him for half an hour before his death.” The court adjourned till Monday. General Putnam. Tammany Hatt, New York, March 15, 1843, James Goxpon Bennett, Esq., Eprror oF THE HERALD :— I observed in your paper, a short time since, an extract from a lecture delivered in Boston by Mr. Bancroft, in which he states that he has arrived at the conclusion that Col. Prescott, and not General Putnam, commanded at the battle of Bunker's Hill; that Putnam left the lines early in the morning for reinforcements, and did not return until late, when he came without them; and, then, nothing saved him from a reprimand from Washington, but the fact that he was not in command during the day. On reading it to my father-ia-law, Mr. Daniel Jones, now in his 88th year, who was engaged in that memorable battle, he immediately exclaimed, “Tt is not true!” and then related to me the following aecount :—** A part of the ene Cam- bridge after dark, and proceeded to the hill, where they arrived about midnight, and immediately com- menced throwing up breast-works; that during the night he saw Putnam several times at work, with a spade or pick, encouraging the men by his presence and example, and in the morning saw him mounted on his horse, which he remembers was a sorrel ; and during the fight, when the British were advanc- ing, distinctly recollects hearing him say, ‘ Boys, don’t fire until you can see the white of their eyes;” and heis certain that Putnam did not leave the hill until our men were driven from it. The reinforee- ment expected was at Cambridge, under the com- mand of Col. Garrish, who had been instracted the night previousto march to the hill early in the mor- ning ; but he did not come, for whieh disobedience or neglect lic wastried by a court martial, and dis- missed from the army.”” . Mr. Jones, although near eighty-eight years of age, and totally blind, enjoys goed health, and his mental faculties are unimpaired; and he is positive that General Putnam was in command at the battle of Bunker Hill. - Respectfully, your obedient servant, Josren Lyon. Freaks or THE Earruquake.—We takejthejfol- lowing paragraphs from the Philadelphia Inquirer of yesterday. They are curious :— Another letter from Point 4 Petre, over the signature of L.B.,states in affecting terms, that three prominent ike the beholder of the ruins of this vast Ne- ‘he facade of the ruined church is standing, with the dial, 35 minutes past 10, the hour at which the ruin of the , the annihilation of the population was accom- lished. Pron the piece of the wall 6f aruined house, is seen a picture, preserved agit were by miracle, representing the Ruins of Babylon. Singular contrast! The traditions of the past in face of the realities of the present—the picture of human destruction in the presence of divine destruc- tion. Farther on, in an isolated position, he same writer “ isa portrait of the King, who seems to promise succour to those who have had the happiness to escape the dis aster. Yes, sire, you will come in vid of this population, without asylum—rich yesterday, ruined to day—without bread, without clothing. Sire, God has spared your image here, as he hus spared your life, ia order that’ you might send succour to an unfortunate people, as you have brought a remedy for the evils of the country; for God, in his terrible justice has willed to yeu the notable mission of siccouring so great a misfortune, and your portrait, respected amid this frightfn] catastrophe, was there to tell the Re ye that they had not lost every thing, that they had still @ father !”’ Orenine or tHe Ports or Guanatoure.—M. de La Forest, Consul General of France in this city, announces officially, that ia consequence of the dis- tress attendant upon the dreadful earthquake, the ports of Guadaloupe are declared open for the ad- mission of provisions of all kinds, and of wood suit- able for building purpos Very Late FROM ROP! he steam ship Co- lumbia, with twenty-one days later intelligence from Europe, is due at Boston, aad she will proba- bly arrive there to-day or to-morrow. We shall re- ceive her news either at two {o’clock to-morrow al* manifest that something 1s going on, So look out. | ternoon, or early on Tuesday morning? AL ye [Correspondence of the Herald.) Avsany, March 16, 1843. National Distribution Fund—Bank Commission Bill—Radical Victory—Canal Bank of Albany. Measurers of Grain of New York, §c. $c. Deak Sin A few,“ays previous to the retirement of Gover- nor Seward from office, he despatched Lewis Bene- dict to the city of Washington to get New York's share of the distribution tund. This messenger brought the money, took therefrom some six hun- dred dollar, and delivered the remainder, about $84,000, into the hands of the State treasurer {This money was deposited in the Commercial Bank at that time, and remains there still, awaiting the ac- tion of the Legislature. One party being opposed to the distribution law, took no notice of it, until a day or two since, when the Senate were devising ways and means to pay canal contractors. Mr. Barker proposed taking this fund and using it for that pur- ose. This was opposed with spirit, §by Foster, Hrenniston. and Ruger, who contended that as the Legislature had not yet decided whether the money should be received, it could not theretore be consi- dered as legally belenging to the State. The whigs advocated the proposition of Judge Bockee, but it was lost by a very decided vote. I should not be surprised if it was sent back to Washington. i The Bank Commission Bill has finally been dis- posed of in the Honse ; it passed by an overwhelm- Ing vote, as it was first intreduced, without adopting any of the amendments, It proposes to take the appointment from the hands of the Governor, and vest itin the Legislature. It will undoubtedly pass the Senate. This will frustrate the plans which Willoughby and Hamilton had laid. | Neither of these ghosts of the lobby will now obtain the office of Bank Commissioner. As the Radicals have con- quered the old Hunkers, they now feel confident of selecting anti-bank men. These will be Michael Hoffman, Henry H. Van Dyck, and Eh Moore. Under the inspection and supervision of these men, the banks may expect no favors, but the people car rely upon their honesty and faithfulness, and that every rotten concern in the State will be thoroughly proved to the bottom. “ There are sly whisperings in relation to the Canal Bank of thiscity. The death of the President, and the consequent loss of his financial skill and expe- rience from the Board of Directors, has been the means of withdrawing, ina great manner, public confidence from the bank. The affairs are now chiefly managed by Edwin Croswe!l, a bankite of no small experience, and Theodore Olcott, the cashier, one of the Hite at the skilful gentleman of Watervieit notoriety. My advice is to look with a cautious eye to the bills of the Canal Bank of Albany, as most of its circulation is distributed in remote seetions of the State. The appointment of a host of measures by our (the New York) Common Council, has brought Lawton, the newly appointed General, to the Sak tol, and he hasalready gota bill introduced into the Assembly, which nullifies this act of the present ac- cidental whig board. How it will succeed in the Senate is very doubtful, as the subject will be refer- red to Varian and Scott,who are both so cross-grain- ed, that they will be as apt to defeat the bill, as they did the contract bill. It depends very much whe- ther Varian can rake up another brotker-in-law,who can come in for a chance 3 3 Thus far [have been unsuccessful in my solicita- tions. Although T have pulled every wire—had re- course to every method which my friends have ad- vised me of; although I have avowed myself a tee totaller in temperance—talked Dutch to the Gover- nor—aflected a wonderful deqree ot piety, and at- tended the Presbyterian church, Dr. Sprague’s, when ever His Excellency attends, in order to bring my- self intentionaliy under his observation—besidee performing divers other borrowed characters, yet, not tothis moment have I any more assurances 0 being appointed, than I had when I arrived here in the early part of January. i : Now, as I am becoming usted with this non- mirecordo sort of Miss Nancy business, I have de- termined to make another desperate effort, and ploy means which must speedily decide my intend toingratiate myself int confi John Van Buren, the chairn Privy Council, David Hamiltor Premier of this Schohaire and tration, and Jimmy Bouck, t! the secret debates of the C with the confidential secretar dit in doing-so, I chall be obliged to disregard | jay or two, my temperance pledge, still Thope to be excused, be- cause the time has now arrived, when delicacies and formalities are out of the question entirely. In my next, [hope to be able to inform you of my suc- cess with the Secretary. * Yours, &e., knowledged ervliet adminis ite secretary of T shall begin Jor Suits. Buffalo. [Correspondence of the Herald.} Burrato, March 8, 1843. Business— Politics—Reli gion—The Bankrupt Law— Election News—Amusements—The Weather, §c. James Gorpon Bennett, Esq.— Since my last there has been no material change in commercial affairs, and business generally, tor several months, in fact, since the closing of naviga- tion im the fall, has been extremely dull. A great quantity of produce, such as the various kinds of grain, beef and pork, poultry, butter and cheese, apples, &c., has found a market here at unusually low prices. Atthe present prices a, great deal of provisions may be purchased for a little money, but with many,the great secret is to get the money, and Ihave no doubt hundreds in the city have found it difficult to obtain even the common necessaries of life. However, spring time 1s at hand, and those who are inclined to habits of industry, will find something todo fora livelihood. Several hundred men are now employed by the canal superintendent, whose earnings afford them a corfortable support. Nothing new has transpired here of late in refer- ence to political affairs, except the establishment of a. new Tyler paper, by Salisbury, Manchester & Co., the former proprietors of the Commercial Adver- tiser, This paper is very neatly got up, and is to re- ceive considerable patronage from the government Itis respectable in appearance, but how it will suc- ceed, I am unable to say—at all events, as this firm is so well known here, and the Commercial, or at least its editor and proprietors, are so decidedly un- popular, it cannot fail of making a great “inroad” upon the patronage and circulation of the latter journal. In fact, the conductors of the Commercial are disliked by many of their own_party, and wi versally so by their opponents. Dr. Foote, ia his pro- fession, is undoubtedly a scientific man; but as an editor of a political paper, he is totally unfit. He has not the happy facul:y of pleasing those of refined taste, but indulges so much in venting his own spleen and malice towards those who oppose him politi- cally, that his feelings may be traced, line by line, through almost every paragraph from his pen. As for Jewett, he can scarcely write three consecutive lines grammatically, to say nothing of his intoler- able indolence. Good dinners and high living ap- pear to be the gods he worships. He is exceedingly penurious in his disposition, and if possible more unpopular than the learned Dr. ‘The religions excitement is still kept up at the Methodist Charch, and many proless to have found the “pearl of great price.” At several of the other churches revivals have been commenced, and :na- ny are in hopes a great out-pouring of divine favor will be the result of the arduous and devoted labors of christians. Let the good work continue, and let not only sinners be converted, but let backsli- ders be reclaimed—let hypocrites he purged from iniguity, and let the wicked learn that “the way of the transgressor is hard.” We have, in addition to the meeting at the regular churches, a Mormon preacher, (who has succeeded in converting a few to his golden faith) holding forth at one of the minor churches Next, perhaps, we shall have a Millerite. What fanatacism ! What Tomfoolery! The charter election this spring, has been warm- ly contested by both parties. Every inch ot ground has been disputed, and the lines of party were never more closely drawn. Joseph (+. Martin, the demo- cratic candidate for Mayor, iselected by a majority of about 500. Both the democratic justices are elected and the Aldermen for the five wards, stand six demecratic to four whigs. The democratic gain inthiscity since March Ip42, is estimated at 201 votes! Black Rock has done nobly, having elected the entire democratic ticket. Inthe matter of arnusements, we have nothing, except balls and parties, many of the most fashion- able of which, have been xiven by bankrupis! Mr. Rice has again leased the Eagle St. Theatre for the coming season, and intends opening on the first of May, with a strong and efficient company. . The weather, during the month of February, in fact up to the present date, has been remarkably cold, and a late navigation is anticipated by man of our citizens. Last spring, it will be remembered, we had a steamboat arrival from the ‘West on the 7th March, but this spring, from present indicatione, it will probably be a month later. However, our steamboat, owners and forwarder will be in readi- ness as soon as the ice disappears. Yours, &e. 8. City tntelligenc Poticr.-Nothing yesterday before the Police worthy of notiee. A number of small potatoe thieves were cribbed out. No arrests made of any particular importance. Warp Enrerion 1x Pamtapespmia.—They have been carried by the whigs. BY THE SOUTHERN ! “fe No Rowthiem mail received beyond Ph delphia. Sales of Stocks at Philadelphia Yesterday. 16 shares Penn Township Bank, 15; 9 do Minehill Rail- road, 55; $600 City Gas 6's, 1566, 104}; $100 City 5%, 1871, Sata 9800 do 1866, 94}; 4 shares Commercial Bank, 87; ¢ et Bank Notes, 70}; $126 Lehigh Mortgage oan, 46. Arrea Boanp—$1500 State 6's, 1864, 37; 76 New County 5's, 1960, 80, $3000 Tennessee Bonds, 5’s, 67}; 60 shares Wilmington Railroad, 9, [Correspondence of the Herald.) Mexcuants Exquavan: Bosron, Thursday, 4. P/M Loss of the United States Sloop of War Concord, and Captain Boerum, Purser Hart, and one man— Western Railroad, §c. The whale ship Barclay, Brigg, at New Bedford, from Indian Ocean, via St. Helena, reports that the United States Sloop of War Concord was lost on the East Coast of Africa, and that the United States Ship John Adams had sailed from Cave Town, Cape of Good Hope, January 3rd, with the officers and crew, for Rio Janeiro. P. S.—In addition to the above, we learn from Colonel Hatch, of the New Bedtord Express, who has conversed with Captain E. F. Lakeman, pas- senger on board of the Barclay, “That Captain Boerum, commander, Purser Hart, of your city, and one man was drowned, by the swamping of a boat in attempting to land.” We have been unable to obtain further particulars. ‘The meeting of the Stockholders for the choice of directors for the Western Railroad, was held yes- terday afternoon, and great interest in the result was manifested. The question at issue being high fares or low fares. ‘The following were elected :— Mesers. E. H. Derby, George Bligg, Jolin Henshaw, and Jonathan Chapman—two of each ticket. Cuarnam Tuearre.—A very interesting play en titled ‘ Woman’s Life,” is to be produced at this popular establishment on Monday evening. It is spoken of asa piece of great excellence, portraying the various trying scenes of domestic life in a vivid and truthful manner. Another favorite melo-drama called the “ Outlaw of Corsica,” is also announced, which, with other novelties, present an unusually attractive bill. Annivat. axp Finst Apreanaxce or Miss Many Dan. Lina. —We perceive that this celebrated English Enchan- tress, who is as much renowned for her beauty as for the excellence of her performance, and whose departure for America was announced in the most flattering terms by the London press, has arrived in this country, and will make ‘her first appearance to.morrow evening at the American Viuseum. Barnum, in this engagement, has commenced a new era in the management of museums. Importing eminent performers from Europe to gratify the curiosity of the American public, has heretofore been confined to the great capitalists of the theatre and opera. In commencing this enterprise he has secured, perhaps, the most brillians per- former that ever appeared upon the stage; one who in the realm of mngic and enchantment reigns as supreme as ever did Malibran in song, or Taglioni in the ballet, and we predict that the beautiful Mary Darling is destined to make a sensation inthe United States and the Canadas, net inferior tothat which attended the advent of Celeste or Elssler. She is the Prima Donna of Enchantment, dazzling by her splendor, and bewitching by her loveli- nest, Chang Fong, the Chinese Juggler, who arrived some months since in London, accompanies her performance, and thenative humorist and melodist, Mr. Jenkins, also makes up apartof each night's performance. THE COMET! ILLUSTRATED WITH TO-MORROW MORNING.we shal OFFICE OF THIS PAPER celebrated work cf M. Arazo, the great French Af. tronomer, entitled THE COMET. Together with Scientific notices of Comets in general, and in particulor the Comet of 1832, to which is added an account of ‘THE EXTRAORDINARY COMET NOW BLAZING THROUGH THE HEAVENS, And the opinion of eminent astronomers on the INFLUENCE OF COMETS ON THE EARTH. This will be the most interesting and scientific, as well as the most complete, work on the subject of comets ever published, Price 19} cents—$8 a hundred. THE COMET! THE COMET! THECOMET! ILLUSTRATED WITH ELEVEN RNGRAVINCS. MONDAY MORNING, will be published inan Extra New World, the celebrated work of M. Arago, the great French Astronomer, written by order of the government, itled THE COMET. Scientific notices of Comets in general,and in particular the Comet of 1832. to which is addedan account of THE EXYRAORDINARY COMET NOW BLAZING THROUGH THE HEAVENS, And which may be seen every fair evening ; and the opinion of eminent astronomers on the INFLUENCE OF COMETS ON THE EARTH. This will be the most interesting and sciextific, as well as the most complete work on the subject of comels ever published, giving the history of the most celebrated comets which have appeared in ancient and modern times. G+ THE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST few copies of the Daguerreotype View of London, tour fovt by three, beautiinlly engraved on sixty blocks of wood. EB fULTLE, American and Foreign N. Diise, Bowen” street, New York; and SARSAPARILLA—The hight; niente rARe rhein direction of the College of Medicine aid Pharmacy of the 3 of Now Yorks new universally prescribed by the medical faculty. ©. Brande, in the last i valuable work-on the Materia Mefien speci a eet est terms of approbation of this eleg: that in obstinate cutaneous diseases, and in the seruelmoot syphilis it “ possesses virtues not hitherto obsery, article of the Materia Medica.” Such a favorable cniciny from such ajustly respected authority does not require a syllable of added recommendation. “This compound ex- tract of Sarsaparilla, is sold in single bottle at 75 cts. each. In cases with half a dozen bottles $3,50 ; 1 dozen $6. W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. Principal office of the College, 97 Nassau at. N.B. A liberal discount allowed to country practitien- ers and druggists. re MONEY MARKET. Saturday, March 18—6 P, M. The transaction at the Board were small, but prices were very firm, with on “upward tendency. New York 5's of 1853, sold at 92, dividend off, an imprevement of 24 withia the week. Mechanics’ Bank rose'}; Harlem de- clined }. At the new board there was a light business’; prices did not vary much from those of the other, except Mechan. ics’ Association, which roso to 76. The following is a synopsis of the Iaw of Maryland lately passed for selling the public works to cancel the State debt. Law or Marytanp to Cancet tHe State Dew: Ske. 1. Proposals to be advertised in thie country and Europe uatil July. 1, forthe purchase of the State inte- rest in the following works at the sums annexed— EIVED A article. He stat ARCH : Payable. Cheamenke and OhioCmal, 5,000,020 in perer Wate bds. BulUmore and Ohio Reilroad, 2 ‘9 Pashivgton Branch Hadlrond, pied Su quehanna, Hl , 5 “ Tide Water Canal, 1'200,000 ” $17,000,020 Src. 2. Provides that the unsold State bonds issued to the Baltimore Railroad shall not be received i payment. That the purchasers of the Ohio Canal shall receive the scrip holders and other creditors of the company the pay- ment of their claims within twenty years, at 6 per cent interest, either in current money or Siate bonds, at the op tion of the holders. Src. 3. Provides that the purchasers of the Washing ton Branch Railroad may upon executing a mortgage upon its profits to secure a perpetual aunuity of $30,0C0, payable quarterly at the State Treasury, be relieved trom the present tax of one.fifth of the @ money. ‘The charter to be continued at until 1863, and the compa- ny authorised to borrow $1,000,000. She. 6. Provides that the annuity provided in section 3, thall for ever be set apart for the school fund, This is a laudable ettempt at compromise, but is proba- bly not meant in good faith, It is asingular idea to scll out an insolvent company, and make the purchaser liable for its debts! The present quotation for Maryland fives in Baltimore is 38. Probably the whole amount as above, stated,could be bought at an average of 75, which would be about $9,000,000, The price of the Baltimore Railroad Stock is but 30, Itisvery gratifying, however, to observe the attempts at compromising and getting clear of their debts now making in many of the States, Illinois and Maryland. Far better is it to de this,than to retain their illgotten wealth in public, works,and either defraud the creditors out of them, or endeavor to get other States to pay for them, and al low the insolvent States to keep them. In Louisiana and Alabama, where the debts have been contracted to create banks, and the proceeis lost in speculation, there is nothing but a list of bad debts te hand the creditor in compromise. Florida, Mississippi, Arka: and Louisiana are ao situated, owing $40,000,000, for which bonds are outstanding. What a tremendous difference it isto the citizensof th se States—instead of having s0 large a sum of moncy poured in among them from abroad, stimulating all their expenses, and raising prices upon them, encouraging them to contract debts in high values, to be obliged to turn round and pay back that money i addition to their other losses and misfortunes. No vi tige of the money remains among them; it is los in the difference between the value of lands and §]* yes when they bought them, and now;when they hav’, to seil them. A very large part of the money has *,een spent at the north and found its way back to E¥.rope, ‘The interest of the lonn which has been paid, $400,000 per annum for 4 years, which may bethe average, amounts to $9,600,000, which has been remitted abryad; and the money borrow: ed has earned nothing; it bas not increased the wealth of the country one dollar. On the contrary fit has impover- ished it by engendering a spirit of extravagance, end checking industry andeconomy. Frem States so situated, but little is to be expected. Saios at the Stock fxchun $9000 NY 5's, 1258 29 shas Mechani or 19,000 Ohiin 6's, 190 Farmers unin hal 000 ao 2% Aubin & Roch 9% 2000 do 70) 25 Mohawk 39 00 do 6's, 1856 70: 109 Harlem ot 1000 Kenincky 6's 85 50 do nw 16 500 do 85%q 100 do 630 16 1000 do sow By 100 do ‘60 16 ito de See} a uA io 500 N¥ City's, 1858 92 fs bauble Sceond Board, 25 shas Paterson 44% 1000 Ohio 6's, 1850 bs 0g Commercial Stock Exchange-18 Wall gt, Price 12} cents—$8 a hundred. 3090 Kentucky G's, B10 $574 50 shas Ms Big Any b3 75 2t J WINCHESTER, 30 Ann street. | iy doo ane fae tee boo oe 700 Ohio 6's, n lo bee ae PUBLISHED THIB MORNING, 3009, 40 Ei. | pai Sig cash 16 atthe m0 ' ws HERALD OFFICE, 19% 25 Curion Co Bui a Pan 4 be 76, 230 Leng island AR ato 18% BRANDE’S ENCYCLOPEDIA. Second Board, Price 26 cents. 1009 Ohio 6's, Dw 70% 100 shas M's Ble Avs 030 74 (g THE ODD FELLOW, OR SECRET ASsociA- | 200 to nw 7082 160 Honk lar at ins TION—A Tale, by Professor J H. Ingham; pourtraying | 1000 do nw 70M 50 a we the principles, chareotor and usefulness of ie Order'ot | Sm” Ue ee ie 16) DFELLOWS. Also, in connection with the above, 4. " $ lo 16! “LAME DANY’S SON,” with the Birth, Education and | 1“ Kentucky 6's, 8 844 50 do s vareer of Foraging Peter—a Tale of Boston Aristocracy. Se es For sale by E. B. TUTTLE, No.4 Ann st. State of Trad __ There isa little increasing stir in the markets, but pri- PUBLISHED THIS MORNING, ces generally do not vary materially And for sale at the Ashes —Sales of Pots at $550; Pearls, no sales. Hold- HERALD OFFICE, A Native Romavxee extitirp AMARANTHA, or Tux Danx Evry One, by vy H. N. Wi. Full of the most startling a!ventures and romantic inci- dents, founded on facts. The work is printed in pamphlet form, and ILLUSTRATER WITH SPLENDID WOOD CUTS, Price 12} cents ingle copy—$3 a hundred, Gg- THE GREAT MEDICATED LOZENGE MA- ker Dr. Sherman, 106 Nassau street, wishes our readers to provide themselves with some of his famous cough lozenges, and not disturb the congregations as they did last Sunday. One of Sherman's lozenges taken at 10 o'clock in the morning will prevent all coughing, tick. ling, or irritation during the service. And who will an. noy his friends, and suffer the inconvexience of acough, when it can be 0 easily cured Or who would suifer from palpitation or headache when they can cure it in five or ten minutes by a couple of Sherman's Camphor lo- zenges? The only thing is to avoid the spurious and worthless imitations, and be sure you get the genuine Sherman’s. [lis name is around and on the topof each box. Dr. Sherman’s warehouse is at 106 Nassau street. Agents, 110, 273 and 459 Broadway, 227 Hudson street, 77 East Broadway; 139 Fulton street, Brooklyn. OG- THE USE OF MERCURY—ITS ABUSE.—The day is past when Doctors could dose their patients with calomel for every slight disorder, and bleed them to faint- ing. Like the “ New Dispensation,” we look for better things. Bristol's Sarsaparilia, composed of purely vegetable ex- tracts, is fast gaining a reputation in the medical world, ‘unequalled in modern times. All opposition is only tend- ing tostrengthen the public stronger, if possible, in its favor; it has passed to a standard medicine in all cases of rofula, rheumatism, dyspepsia, or loss of appetite, all diseases having their rise in an impure state of the blood. For females there is nothing so mild, pleasant and effectw- al: it is to them an invaluable remedy where they may be afflicted with diseases incident and peculiar ‘to themselves alone. This is not one of the quack medicines of the day, got upto make money from; it is the fruit of many years? Jabor and experience, prepared with a thorough know- ledge of the arcana of nature; for it is composed entirely of vegetable extracts,which act specifically on various dis- ea For sale wholesale and retail, by GER, 59 Courtlandt st. OF READ THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATE FROM REV. JOHN C. LYON.—-Dear Sirs,—Though | have not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with nt, yet a Rense of duty to yourselves aut to the public generally, constrains me to bear my testimony, unsolici- ted by any one, in favor of your Olorified Essence of Hoar- hound Candy.’ Having coie time ago been seriously af flicted with cold on my breast, the symptoms of which were becoming alarming, 1 'accitentally came across our Candy, and aiter bat a partial and irregular use of it for afew days, I found quite naexpectedly the ditheulties inmy breast and on my throat give way, The froe and easy mucus discharge, torether with other most desira. Se rad ee eR NO | eee eal I eS mas 4 sewed doa Stee ae Se ee ee See ee ee ee e ers demund $6 74 a $7. Beeswaz—m3ales of 3°00 Ibs prit 89 cents, cash, anid 10 bales Guba white, for eayery wee months, short notice. ro Wiaibes Foe, espa, 40, 4 Coffee—The transactions include 62700 bags B 6} a 54 centr; 950 Laguayra, 8.08}; 66 Java, 195 230 dot; 75 Cuba, 8}, d mor; and 300 St. Domingo, 5§ a8 cts. Cotton—Sales of 1700 bales Upland and Florida, at 6} cts; 600 Mobile, 5.17}; and 500 New Orlon bath making atotal fo:'the week of 3760 bales. at Foreign Markets. Rio pe Janeino Magxrt, Jan. 17,—IMroat Trape— The transactions generally were more limited than int 1841, but this fact, we conceive, to be regretted when it is recollected that adecline of more than ten percent in the exchange, which occurred during the year, could not fail to be prejudicial to our market, where prices are al most entirely dependant upon the comparative supply eu? demand, and where, even previously to the depreciativ in the exchange, very few sales resulted favorably,w? |, many, very many, must have entailed tonoy 4 siderable emount. Bread Stuffe—‘The stock of Flour on Ist Janno% » gmouy. ted to 65, 680 bris of which 44,587 bris were in # ,2..80U —The quantity received was considerably } 4g 1341, and re-exportation continued moderate’ until late { the year. The heavy stock in all handaat tt ean Ted to adecling in January of about 3800" , “Tosngg haat? boon the last quotation of L841 for Richr and; the marke continued heavy and prices would BAY @ fullen still neces in Feb’ry, but forthe purchase By 8’ oaker of about 12,000 bris, which made the marketsteady , and thus it re icined though without anrmation, until Vato in April wien ee kides the ustal quantitic for cor mtiaptions the weeehane ichmond and 6,000 Upon speculation, of 9,000 ‘ber rela jaltimore give an impetus to the scriptions improved. Abrut thistine a tudien be a unprecedeuted cessation, of ‘maport occurred, the only phe received bet ween 284 March and 15th June, havi heen 700 bris per Vsahella, and prices rose in May and June, Richmond 49590, timore 5$000 per barrel.— Arrivals continued moderat ». prices tolerably stead, and although the stock, in September, was. retuced 10,000 brie, the trade would oni; expectation of an early arrivalof new flour, the first car- go of which (Haxall) arrived on 10th October. The whole quantity received during that month was very li- mited, still prices declined by reason of a total absence of speculation and the generally abundant harvest.— Ia November the'arrivals were considerable, and not- withstanding exceseive purchases for export all descrip- tions fell 1$500 per bri. The first sales of December were at 18§000 and 17$000 for small lots Richmond and a corgo of Baltimore at 116 on board; subse- quently cre were a Sonia at 19$500 to 14$500,two cargoes Richmond at15$760 and 158. Le 169600, and 650 bris Brandywine at 13$00 cash; th Fe with a stock in first han is of 11,143 bris Gallego, 9,949 Haxall and 5,297 bris Baltimore. In’ our remarks and’ tables we have classed with the Baltimore, 5,983 bris. Philadelphia, sold in April at 99000, cash and at 12$760, In May at14$000 cash, and in Septem ber at 169000 and 179000. Two cargoes New Orleans wold in January and Februaary at 149000. ‘The arrivals of European were limited to 455 bris 8 |” tander sold at 20$000, 300 brla French, coastwise, nt take small Jote ia the ble effects which your Candy produ . 000 and 20$000,1,080 bris Trieste,in December whie’. 19S probably frome ‘ou, Which toute ty at Rent | Fed 168000 for’ 888 wait 148000 tho 83, sorne ame", need upon my ble me to pursue my arduous du- | Very inferior, and 250 brls Hambro’ in Nove? ser wold at ty without seri; irracsment, while at the same time Three porceist hitlian were received” | 6yyencke in Trecovered my henit). With the sincerest respect, Lam, sold at 118000, ver'and 600 in gentlemen, yours, Ko, J Pastor of the Methodist E. Jan. ath, 1942 sap To Messrs, J. Pease & Son, 45 Division st. N. York. N. B. We would here state that the above gentloman is now pastor ef the German Mission Church, Second street, ae 4 Avenue C ; and all who are sceptical will please call on him, 11 dispel their doubts. J. PEASE & SON, 45 Division st. ONN ©. LYON, Church, York, Pa, 1, By a comp, ‘on of the med. ie A RiP mond to have ral d Yer i lower in 1949, trom January to imore 12$433, x <a November.placrl at 16% um prices of 184! aT 1s 5 per cent bigh The medium vr c nd one ; 7$102, wid of Barry Lead—The importation of *, ol the two preceding years, nevertheless ther aun? teat well sustained. Spanish tot i at 14§600 caah to 15$000, Peden re ters TAL, oe Or ea