The New York Herald Newspaper, April 15, 1843, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. Vew York, Satucday, April 15, 1843 herald Literary Depot. heap literary publications of the day Je and retail, at the Hexaup Orrica, sant and Fulton street. All the new re for sale, whol rorthwest corner of whree Days Later from France—Movements of the Freneh to relation to the Mar- qucsas—A Magnificent American Ball, ‘The Louis Phillipe, Captain Castofi, has arrived jrom Havre. She sailed thence on the Sth ult. Our Paris papers by her are to the 7th inclusive. it appears that the French government are mov- energetically in colonizing the Marquesas. The Danoé, frigate, and Maurthe, corvette, had sailed from Brest for those islands. Of the policy ef this movement there is but one opinion among taesmen. The possession of a * half-way house” Pacific, is of the greatest importance to in the ice. The Gnizot ministry was still more strongly sus- tained in the Chamber of Deputies by the adoption of the Secret Service Money bill. It passed in the form it was presented by the government, by 244 votes to 155. All French securities had advanced in conse- quence of the Guizot ministry continuing largely in the majority. The Moniteur contains a Royal Ordonnance for the triennial elections of the officers of the Na- tional Guards of Paris and the Department of the Seine, which were to have commenced on the 2ith ultimo. The Government contemplated the creation, by promotion, of six lieuteaant-generals aad ene mar- shal of France, and General Drouet d’Erlon, the senior general officer in active service, and com- mandant of the rmilitaty division of Nantes, is to be the new marshal. There is £0 news from Spain. the 28th of February are received. Daring the last month the consumption of meat in Paris was 6,344 oxen, 1,073 cows, 4,872 calves and 35,251 sheep, being G21 cows, 286 calves, and 2,669 sheep more, and 266 cows less, than in February, Madrid papers of We learn from Leipsic that about ten in the eve- ning of the 18th ult. a shock of earthquake was felt in the environs of that city, and it was repeated sev- eral times during the night, attended by a noise like the rambling of a heavy carriage over a wood- en bridge. ‘The last shock was so violent, that many hous ere shaken, and the inhabitants roused from their sleep. The atmosphere was perfectly serene. ‘The Moniteur publishes some details of experi- ments made on silk and cotton grown in Algeria. — Specimens of the latter, produced in 1841 in the go- vernment nursery, w ent to Ronen, and deliy- ered to some of the manvfacturers. They had it worked up, and have declared unanimously that its excellence is undeniable, and that it bears a great analogy to the cottons of Pernambuco, Bahia, and Maranham. A specimen spun by M. Crepet, Junr., of Rouen, was particularly remarked for its beauty. Other experiments are at present being proceeded with at Lille and St. Quentin. During the last month the amount paid into the Paris Savings Bank was 3.801,444f. and the amount reimbursed 98,000f. The number of depositors was 26.472, of whom 3,645 made deposits for the first time MaoMiric*yr American Batt.—A correspondent at Vienna w: Jenifer, the al tes, Feb. 23d:—* Yesterday, 22d, Mr. Minister of the United States at Vienna, Mi or of Washington’s birthday. f ssMetternich did the honors of reception as lady patrone Among the guests was the distinguished veteran soldier, his Imperial High- ness the Archduke Charles, accompanied, by his soa, the Archduke Frederick, and their suites. Tt was gratifying to see one of the most celebrated soldiers of Europ: showing respect to the memory ned of America. The Prince re, and Turkey, their Royal High- Prince of Wasa, the Hereditary Grand Baden, and the Prince of Nassau, who are passing the winter io Vienna; the Foreign Minis- the different Courts of Europe, with many of the most distinguished of the Austrian and Hun- garian nobility of both sexes, honored the day by their presence. A fine marble bust of Washiugton was conspicuously placed, surrounded by flowers and evergreens, which attracted much attention. ‘The arrangements of the dancing-saloon and ladies’ toilet were tastefully and elegantly made, under the direction of her Highness Princess Metternich, wh affable, graceful, and. dignified manner of reception throughout the evening elicited the admi- ration of all; aud it was generally remarked that the Princess never looked more beautiful and fascinat- ing. The company consisted of about 230 of the élite and beautv of Vienna. The night was gay and animated in the extreme, and the dance kept up with spirit until five ia the morning; ian which their Highnesses the Princess Metternich and Es- terhazy, and the Prinevss Clary, occasionally join- ed, and imparted additional interest and animation to the festivities of the evening. The absence of Tetternich was deeply lamented, he having essed his own sincere regret, not having been ble to attend either of the Court, balls during the season. Thus in Vienna has Washington’s birthday been celebrated, evincing that the great and good men of every age are appreciated by the intelligent and noble ofevery country. The American Minis- terused every exertion to render the evening agree- able to his distingnished guests, and has ample cause to be gratified at his success ; and the Ameri- can natioa should be proud to know that the name of Washington is held in the highest respect in Eu- rope as well as Ameri The ball opened with ‘Washington’s march, executed by Strauss and his band. His Imperial Highnessthe Archduke Charles and Princess Metternich headed the Polonaise.” The birthday of Washington was celebrated, on the 22d ult, by the Americans in Rome, in their usual manner, by a public dinner. About 40 citi- zens of the United States were present. The Prince de Canino, the distinguished naturalist, who resided many years in Philadelphia, and Mr. Green, the American Consul, were present as guests. The government of the United States has never supnort- ed any Diplomatist or Consul-General at the Papal Court. Galignani’s Messenger of the 6th ult. has the fol- lowing :—The King received yesterday ina private audience M. Terme, Mayor ot Lyons, and Mesers. Fulchiron, de Lullion de Torigny, and Martin, Deputies of the Rhone, who presented a petition from tne manufacturers of Lyons, from which we extract the following passages :— “ Notwithbtanding the peace which France owes to your prudence, our manufactures sufler exceed- ingly. Rejected by several States of Europe, our produce is not admitted into others except with enormous duties. Thus the markets of Spain, Austria, Italy, and Russia are almost closed against us. Germany is daily diminishing her demands, because we rejectther produce; England places on our articles from 20 to 40 percent, and the United States imposes a duty of from 20 to 25 per cent on our rich stufls which are but little called for, and 40 to 50.on those in common use. If such a condition of things were to continue, our manufactures would be ruined, and on that account we pray most earnestly for the adoption of a more liberal system of customs, which by making reasonable conces- sions, would open to our produce the markets that re now'closed against it, and would procure a modi- ition of duties in the others to which they are ad- nitted. Some commercial treaties have been poken of, but none of them are yet concluded, and sf when we behold individual interests substituted for general ones, and eminent men uniting together Cainst those treaties in the name of national labor, we fearthey may prove either impossible or insuffi- cient. We who are the agents of an industry that asks from the country which it enriches, neither drawback, nor prohibitions, nor protective duties of an industry, which, in order to facilitate interna- tional transaction lways disposed to yield up the favors which ture has conterred on it—an industry which, whe nin full activity, con. sumes annually emore than 150 millions of francs worth of native eilk, and which, independently of what it furnishes to France, delivers to expectation more than 160 millions of francs of manutactured produce, of which the third 1s hand labor—we think that this industry is a truly national one, and that our laboris much more national labor than that of privileged industries which do not exist, or fancy they cannot exist except under the shelter of primes or prohibitions, which we all pay for, and sometimes dc y, either by the increase of price in the ob- jects prohibited or protected, or by the reprisals which they provoke, and which may aflect manu facturess* advanced as ours.” ; The petition concludes by praying the King to af ford his protection to the principles of commerce, which are menaced by the privileged classes, and which form the bases ot the prosperity of the peti- tioners. His Majesty received the deputation most graciously, and expre feels in the prosperity Lyons. ie strong wterest that he the important city of Mar Harne Manxers, Mare T — inthe cotton market, the daily sa eding 400 bales. This will continue, probably in port shall be brought into the ma of @ steady demand, however, prices ho ‘ 1 ‘The importations are beginning to come in; the arrivals » added ‘othose of the present, will increase our stock to nearly or quite twenty thousand bales. ‘The sales forthe ending 8, were 6496 bales, hich 4012 were Louisiana, at 50 at, nce, 3 Dales ‘'belle marehandise” at 100); 319 Mobile 57f.502661 1488 Upland 61268/.50, and 457 Floridaat 53959 The sales from the 3/ to the morning of the 7th, inclusive, were 1382 ans, at ; 207 Upland, at 5Sf.50a77f ; and 100 Florida, at S8£50. On the dth, 1885 bales damaged New Orlean cargo of the Peruvian, were sold at auction, as follows :— 177 bales 70a786.; 273 282 do 31939, town dealers ecuted on thei P tol account. The sale went off briskly at es which bore a fair proportion to these of sound cot- Hides—Seme small lots of salted hides from Montevi- deo, Rio and New Orleans, are yet taken, and the prices indicate somewhat more firmnessin the market. In dry | ag peabews doing, dealers waiting the — atoc! @ 0 the Riodete Plata ive or six cargoes are expected from , Tatlow—In tallow, also, there has been a little more ac tivity, and price e been better sustained. Since the close of the week 6 tierces from New York have been sold at 53f. Rice—There has been some demand for rice for the ap: roaching season of lent, but prices have not advanced. he sales of the week ending the 3d were 270 tierces saath. Since then 211 tierces and 21 half tierces at 24f.a -Ashes—In pot ashes there are no salesto report. Pearls have given way a little. Sales at the first of the week of - barrels Ist sort at 48f 60, and afterward 27 barrels at 45f. Coffee—Coffee remains inactive for want of stocks on hand. Srocx Excuancr, Marcu 6, halfpast Four.— ‘ket was very animated to-day, and the prices of French Securities have again advanced slightly. For Cash, Fives and Threes have risen 10c.; Spanish } ; New Thi 20c. March 7th, } to Two o’clock.—Five per cents. end of month, 120fr. 28c.; Threes S1fr. 70c. Drviston oF THE Srors—First Great Move- MENT OF THE Youn@ DemocractkE—ArroiNTMENT or Jem Grant Corporation Barper.—We hasten to inform all applicants for office under the new corporation that comes into power on the 9h of May, that in virtue of our “de- mocracie” we have appointed Jem Grant, No. 1 Ann street, to the high, responsible, lucrative and important appointment of Corporation Barber, and we have issued orders that he shall immediately commence trimming, shaving and brushing up al) poor devils, who during the recent whig dynasty, have been in want of soap suds and other necessary comforts. The famous “slate” with the secret of its ma- gical power has also been placed in our possession, enclosed in something that resembles the ark of the covenant, or in its peculiar shape rather more hke the coffin of Mahomet, which was suspended be- tween heaven and earth at Mecca. This extraordi- nary slate contains two sides,tone of which is red, the other blue. The names placed on the red side are set down as certain of suecess, those on the other, uncertain, as uncertainty in application for office is rather blue business. We have therefore opened the blue slate and re- corded the following names, some of which will be transferred to the red side as soon as the applicant is properly trimmed, lathered, shaved and brushed by Jem Grant so as to be fit to pass muster. [From the Blue Slate.] Counsel of the Corporation.—Peter A. Cowdry, John McKeon—worth $4000 per annum—stealings $3000. Corporation Attorney — James M.:Smith, Jr., J. Bacon, T. J. Smith, Livingston Livingston, F. F. Mar- bury, Edward Patterson, Thomas H. Tucker, Samuel J. Tildeward, Wm. H. Elling—worth $3000 per annum— stealing! Corporation Printers.—Levi D. Slamm, Wm.C. Bryant, Joseph Elliott, C. C. Childs, Wm. P. Denman—unknow: For City Comptroller.—Fernando Wood, worth $2,600. For Agent of Alms House,—Alexander Stewart—salary $1000 and found. Commissioners of Alms House.—Anthony Compton, James Pollock, John D. Greenfield, and John M. Brad: hurst—no salary, but pickings and dinners at the expense of the corporation. City Inspector.—Fenelon Hasbrouck.- worth $1000. Keeper of Blackwell's Island.—John W. Brown, lat keeper—down on the red #late—worth $1000 and found Superintendent Bellevue Hospital.—James Smythe,John Myer—$1000 and found. Keeper of the City Prison—Malachi Fallon, Wm.H. Cornell, Abraham Pardy, and James E. Hyde, late keeper —worth $1000, and fees and pickings, including soft soap and prison labor. Physician of the City Prison.—Dr. Wm. 8. Tompkins— worth $500 and soft soap. Resident Physician at the Alms House.—Dr. Middleton Goldsmith—worth $1590, and found in allthe comforts of the season, with house re: For Street Commissioner.—Richard J. Smith—worth $2.00. Public Administrator.— Superintendent of Rep3i —down on the red slate. gesterintendent of Pavements.—Charles M. Tucker— a Morrell—$1,250. Edward Hoffmire—$1000 Superintendent of Wharves.—Wm. E. Dennis—750. Superintendent of Lamps and Gas.—Henry Johnéon and Jonas Chandler—$1000. Pines solace of Stages.—Monmouth M. Undernill— Superintendent of Streets.—Wm, Gage—$1,250. Superintendent of Potter's Field.—Henry Collin—$600, and chances of sale of dead bodies. All these are as yet ina state of betweenity, un- certainty, dishabille, or like a fish just caught, very blue about the gills. They are of course only on the Blue‘Slate. As a preparation for reaching the ele- vated and profitable position of the Red Slate, they are advised to repair to the Corporation Barber, No. 1 Ann streei, and be shaved and dressed. In addition to the above, there are about five hun- dred offices on hand to be distributed among those who can get them, the salaries of which range from $1700 to $100. Among them are the clerk of the Common Council, and of the Board of Assistant Aldermen, Sergeant-at-arms, deputies and clerks in the offices attached to the several departments, Tom Lloyd’s old place of collectorjof city revenue, clerk to the Mayor, inspectors of street manure and street inspectors,collectors of arrears of taxesand es- sessments, dock masters and health wardens, keep- ers of public places and inspector of privies,daypolice, officers and clerks of markets; captains of the watch, assistants, and watchmen; Alms House clerks, matrons, nurses, and chaplain; deputy keepers and guards for the City Prison and Black- well’s Island. &c. &c., too numerous to mention, but which may be found fully detailed, with eala- ries annexed, in Clerk Valentine’s Manual, to be had at Gould and Banks’, Naseau street ; Nesbit’s, Wall and Water, and Carvill’s, Broadway. We have now our “‘ red slate” in readiness to receive personal applications for any of the above places, between the hours of 11 and 12 o’clock each day. Written applications, with the best of recommen- dations, will be closely canvassed before entered on the “ blue slate ;” and in no case wiil any namebe placed on the red slate unlessthe man is honest, capable, and every way qualified to perform the duties of his office. We are determined to pre- serve our democratic friends from spoiling, and shall therefore allow none to be shaved who has the least taint that can be communicated to the party. ‘The * young democracie” must be kept ina state of preservation, with a permanent majority of 6000 at least. Leaistative Buackavarpism.—We perceive that Mr. Edward McGowan has resigned his seat as a member of the House in Pennsylvania, and thus preserved his own reputation in that body. His voluntary resignation saved him from a disgraceful expulsion. And now we advise Mr. McMurray, of our own Legislature, to imitate Mr. MeGowan’s virtuous example, and resign his seat at once. It is high time that these summary proceedings should have an end. If wronga are to be redressed, let them be redressed according to law. At the rate things are going on at present, any man who may feel himself aggrieved can with impunity take the Jaw into his own hands, and blow out the brains of his supposed enemy whenever he may think fit. And especially will this be done with confidence, when a solemn and deliberate example is set by the members of our legislatures. Restonarion or Mn. Wenster.—We stated a i ‘ Webster would resign the office of Secretary of State inthe beginning of May. The Wall street papers have just found out the news, aod are retailing it for fresh fish, just caught. & Tue Rev. Davin Hae is informed that he is in no danger of being excommunicated by us. A certain old financier, with the cloven foot, has a bond and mortgage upon him, which saves us the trouble and expense of the necessary quantity of thunder and lightning. Naviaation on Lake Ontario has bee @ resumed, a tee ane neeeeeesee tee———al Prosxcution oF ComManper MoKxnzix.—We un- derstand that a second suit has beeninstituted against Com. McKenzie, in the courts of Westchester county. Alexander McKie, a boy of eighteen years of age, was one of those on board the Somers sus- pected of mutiny, and brought home double and treble ironed, and enclosed in a canvas bag, be- sides being lashed down in the hold of the brig ; and Mr. Patrick Smith, “his next friend,” as the techni- cal phrase is, has commenced this suit in his be- half, estimating the damages at $10,000, for the cruel and inhuman treatment the lad received du- ring that voyage. Commander McKenzie has been held to bail in $2000 to appear and answer. We believe that two or three other suits of a similar character will be immediately commenced against McKenzie. On these trials the whole of the evi- dence will be brought out, in the fullest and most ex- plicit manner, and will be subjected to proper analy- sis by the counsel and the court. The whole civilized world will therefore be enabled to form anaccurate judgment respecting the real merits of the Somers case. Tue Reticiovs Houipays.—The great annual re- ligious carnival in this city is rapidly approaching.— It commences some time in the first of the ensuing month, and it will congregate from every section of this Union, and we may say from the four winds of heaven, the representatives of all the religion, mora- lity, philosophy, temperance, abolitionism, ultraism, and fanaticism (for Satan will come also), which can be found in this lower world. Statistics will then be presented of the number of convictious and conversions, and the accounts balanced up for the ensuing campaign. Intemperance will be made to divulge its secrets, and confessits sing, and the jour- nals of virtue, the registers of vice, and the dia- ries of philanthropy, will be then read and exposed And we now give public notice to all concerned, that we are making extensive preparations to report all the religious doings and developments of this Holy Fair, in a way that cannot be equalled by any other paper. We shall make the Herald the great organ and channel of communication for all these facts, statistics, eloquence, and pathos. In the mean time, our citizens will not forget to make suitable preparations to extend the blessings of hospitality to the multitude of strangers who will then visit the city from all parts of the country, and of the world. Distincuisuep Movements AND WHEREABOUTS.— Daniel Webster 1s probably in this ci y examining that red line. Van Buren has returned to Lindenwold, and is expected shortly in this city. John C. Calhoun is in North Carolina, superin- tending movements for the next presidency. Henry Clay is at Ashland, and will hang out his shingle for the practice of law as soon as he hears of the charter election returns from this city Gen. Cass is in Michigan. Col. Dick Johnson is up for election as represen- tative to Congress from Kentucky, and will proba- bly be returned. Alexander Slidell McKenzie is at Tarrytown. Nicholas Biddle is cultivating flowers, and train- ing grape vines at Andalusia. . The Hon. Charles Mitchell is boss whitewasher at Sing Sing. ._ Col. Monroe Edwards is stitching bootlegs, and instructing a bible class at the same institution. Jacob Shipman is on his way to Texas. Nicoll’s whereabout is lost. Singleton Mercer is at Philadelphia. Max Bohrer is at New Orleans. evel: with his troupe of horses, is at Philadel- phia, 4 Clirehugh'and the Misses Cumming are giving concerts at Boston. Yankee Hill is at the Tremont, Boston. . Miss Mestayer, one ofthe Chatham theatre stars, is at the National, Boston. Nagel and Dempster are at Richmond. Forrest and Miss Clifton are here in New York. Booth is in Philadelphia. Joe Smith is at Nauvoo, prophesying, measuring molasses, administering justice, splitting shingles, marrying and giving in marriage, and guiding his people to great renown. , Father Miller is ut home, making a fresh calcula- tion, and collecting all the elements of the comet. _ Asto Elder Swan, Gov. Dorr, Elder Knapp, Ma- jor Noah, Albert Brisbane, and sundry other literary characters,their whereabouts have baffled all our in- vestigations. Orenine or THe Nortn River—Finst ARRIVAL.— We have just returned from a visit to the steamer Diamond. She left Albany on Thuraday afternoon at four o’elock, with nearly five hundred passen- gers, and reached here on Friday morning, after encountering numerous obstacles from floating ice. Great praise should be awarded to Captain Flower, for the gallant manner in which he forced his way through, despite of every difficulty. During the past winter she has been thoroughly repaired; con- siderable additions have been made to her length, and a great number of elegant and commodious state rooms have been constructed. Her upper sa- loon is unsurpassed by any we have seen, being 240 feet long, without interruption. Her captain, with his able assistant, Captain Kempton, are well known to the travelling community, as gentlemanly and energetic commanders, and we doubt not will secure a large share of the public patronage. She leaves this evening at six o’clock from the foot of Barclay street, north side, and will continue her trips regularly till the close of navigation, leaving New York every Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day, and Albany the alternate days. Cuear Lrrerature in Paris.—A new French journal has been bronght out, the full success ot which may confidently be predicted. It is entitled the Unite, and is acapacious illustrated Sunday re- view, similar to the vast English papers of the same character, containing thirty-two pages in folio ona single sheet. It is offered to the public at thirty francs per annum, and yet gives double the quantity of matter comprised in the Revue de Paris, the price of which is eighty francs per annum. The first four numbers are very remarkable for the choice selection and variety of their articles on politics, literature and the arts, by conscientious writers, per- fectly independent and fee from all prepossessions, This periodical is, moreover, illustrated by wood engraving . Tue Jay Mar or THe Dispuren Territory.— The New York Historical Society hold a special meeting this evening, which will be, it is anticipa- ted, one of great interest. The map found amongst the papers of the late Peter A. Jay Esq. and sup- posed to have been used in negotiating the treaty of 1783, will be exhibited. Mr. Gallatin will make some remarks, and it is supposed that Mr. Webster also may be present and offer some observations.— We shall report the proceedings in to-morrow’s pa- per, the Sunday Herald. Resionation or Jupce Lyrcn.—Jadge Lynch has followed in the way of Major Noah, and no longer occupies a place onthe bench of the General Sessions. James Kelly inas also resigned his office in the same court. These changes take place in consequence of the passage of the Criminal Court bill, which restores the Court of Sessions to its ori- ginal condition. From Mexico.—We have received by the Ann Louisa, Marsbalk, ate Mexican papers. She has been twenty-three days from Vera Cruz. No news. ‘The following letter was sent to Captain M. just betore he sailed :— UES. Revenor Curtrr Woopnt ar} Vera Cruz, March 17th, 1843. Srr:— - You will confer a favor upon the officers of this vessel, by reporting us, upon your arrival at New York. We brought down important despatches, and are waiting to hear from our Miniater at Mexi- co. The following is a list of our officers: —Thomas ©. Rudolph, Captain; John J. Nimmo, Ist Lieut.; Wm B. MeLean, 2d’ Lieut.; John ‘Tr. Stoneall, 3d Lieut ; Wm. 8. brooks, Acting 3d_Lieut.; James H. Nimmo, Captain’s Clerk; E. D. Cockran, Bost- Swain ; James Sterritt, Gunner; Peter Hardenbrook, Carpenter ; Stephen Moorers, Sail Maker. Hon. T. F. Mansnaut. has come out strongly in opposition to Henry Clay, and declines being a can- q didate for any office, y gence, Tne way to Ger a Loapor Coat.—On the 22d in- stant a fellow named Philip Winslow, known as aa associate of the notorious Buckley, called at the coal yard of George H. Morris, 34 Gold street, and stated that he had been sent by Mr.Buckley of No.8 Old slip to order a ton of coal to be sent to his resi- dence 32 North Moore street. Previous to sending the coal Mr. Morris went to the store of Mr. Bulkly in Old slip, and perceiving by the sign that he occu- pied astore there, and presuming that the coal would be paid for, sent it to 32 North Moore street. ‘The bill was afterwards sent to Mr. Bulkly’s store, when he informed the bearer of it that he had not, ordered any ceal, and that his residence, instead of being in North Moore street was in Jersey City.— Winslow was therefore arrested, and in default of bail tully committed. Prize Ficut Triars.—We find we were in error in stating in our yesterday’s impression, that the parties who had been indicted pleaded guilty. We are now informed that in each case a nolle prosequi was entered, on their paying the county expenses,which were assessed as we reported yesterday. Tue Fire yesterday afternoon proceeded from the burning of the wholesale clothing store of Lewis & Shanfroid, No. 15 James slip, which was con- siderably damaged, and property valued at about $500 destroyed. Buretary.—On Monday night, the jewelry store of B. W. Clapp, 216 Madison street, was entered by burglars, and a large quantity of jewelry stolen, as also a soup ladle, gravy spoon, butter knife, and table and desert spoons, marked M, B.H. A lib- eral reward is offered for their recovery. Arvatrs In Canapa.—Our Montreal papers are to the 8th instant inclusive, and Quebec papers to the 6th. They contain the following items of interest: {From the Montreal Herald, April 8] The bulletins of SirCharles Bagot’s health have been discontinued, but it is reported there is no change for the better. 8 Lieut. Gen. Lord Greenock 18 spoken of as likely to succeed Sir Richard Jackson, in the command of the forces in Canada. i There are some persons in Montreal sufficiently evil disposed to report that our corporation is held in such bad odor in England, that asmall loan has been refused them, on the plea that the former corporation could be trusted, but not the present. Spring at last is making some friendly approaches; a gradual and steady thaw has set in, and our streets are running with water. Sleighing is no longera pleasure, and though much snow still Jies on the ground, wheels are beginning to make ‘their appear- ance. In the country the snow lies several feetdeep, and in the woods, where ithas not drifted, five and six. ‘The ice still holds in the river, and the cressin; to Laprairie, though very rough, is sound and good. Upon the smaller streams where the water runs swiftly, the ice is no longer safe. In a tew days, with this weather, we may expeet to see the wintry bed on the St. Lawrence make a move. [From the Quebec Mercury, April 6.] From the Canadian we gather fresh symptoms ot political agitation in Canada East. It is therein as- serted that it has been a matter of consideration whether, with the valedictory address to Sir Charles Bagot, to be proposed at the meeting convened for Saturday, next, it would not be expedient to couple the question of an amnesty for the political exiles. We have to intimate that the Voyageurs and Ca- noes of the Hudson’s Bay Company, will be des- patched from Lachine for the Interior, towards the close ef this month, (the navigation permitting,)and that those having fetters to go by that conveyance will require to send them to the Company’s office not later than the 25th instant. Snow again fell last night to the deph of a few inches, and still continues to fall. This morning the weather is mild, though damp, and a slight thaw is betokened by the drippings from the eaves of the houses. U. 8S. Circult Court, Present Judges Thompson and Betts. Arnit 14—UnitedStatesvs.Jesse eit ae Ota stated this was an action brought the U. States egainst Mr. Host for the recovery of a general balance amounting to $200,000, which the plaintiffs alleged to be due by him on his removal from office in 1841. The learned Counsel continued to state that this was a case of great impor- tance, not only tothe United States government and the people at large, but to Mr. Hoythimself. He was appoint. ed in March 1833, and was removed in March 1841, being a period of three ycars, and in that short space of time the Government allege that he is a defaulter to the very large amount for which the present action is brought. M es he is mot indebted to the United Stal e has not received from them the c: entitled. ‘ Mr. Oapen then proceeded to give in evidence a series of transcripts from the Secretary of the Treasury’s office, containing the general balances on the quarterly accounts of the Collector of the city of New York. for the three years that Mr. Hoyt was in offico, including the bonds ‘and cash handed over to him by Mr. Swartwout. ‘Mr. Srcoen for defendant, rose and objected tothe pa- pers being received asevidence. The learned gentleman stated that the papers offered were not transcripts of the ‘Treasury accounts, butof the ,ross balances struck on foot of these accounts. Tae question then is, are those papers evidence to charge Mr. Hoyt. The act of Con- s* of March 1797 never intended to make the balances pers, it does not relieve them from producing accounts con- taining all the items which make upthe aggregate with which it is intended to chargea party. Judge Tomrsox—Are the papers produced merely en- of balances? Mr. Setpux—Yes, sir. Mr. Selden contiuued to say that both himself and his associates intended in the progress of the trial to show that in the furnishing of those accounts there is no relation between the Collector and the Secretary of the Treasury ; the accounts and pa- pers sent from the Custom House to the Treasury Depart- ment have noconnexion with the duties of Collector, and that officer cannot be held responsible for any thing con- tained in them ; but our present objection is that the pa- pers now presented as evidence ogainst Mr. Hoyt consist entirely of balances and notitems. By this mode of pre senting the evidence Mr. Hoyt is prevented from investi- gating the accounts in detail and detecting and falsifying any errors which they might contain. Ifthe accounts are produced in the form in which we insist they should be produced, then we will reserve to ourselves the right to descuss how far Mr. Hoyt is connected with them and chargeable for their inaccuracy. Disrnict Attonxey—In every case of delinquency the transcripts from the books ofthe treasury under its offi- cial seal shall be admitted as evidence with only two ex- ceptions, which do not apply to the present case. t Jupce THomrson—The only question now to be deci- ded by the Court is, whether the transcripts now cffered are evidence. The objection raised y defendant’s coun- sel would render the act of Congress altogether nugatory. Itis no hardship to call upon a party to, investigate or overhaul accounts sent up by himself. The papers now presented, and it is so understood are made up of accounts furnished by Mr.Hoyt; every thing is sent to the Treaeury Department through the Collecter. The account are not made up ef detsils, but they are made up of balances from his own accounts, made and sent to the Treasury Depart- ment by himself, and those accounts composed of sums admitted to be received by him; the details of those ac- counts are not entered on the Treasury beoks, but are merely entered in gross, and are evidence under the act of 1797. It is said that it is a hardship to call on the party now to wade through this mass of accounts and vouch- ers; but as I before stated, they are his own accounts and vouchers,and it is not to be presumed that the govern- ment will refuse to give him free access to all accounts and vouchers in the Custom House Department ; but if the government should refuse him access, this Court would be bound to interfere and enforce Mr. Hoyt’s right to have free access to the Custom House Books and vouch- ers. His Honor continued to say that the documents of- fered present prima facia evidence—they are mxde up from his own accou if there be any objection it is open to him to investigate them—they are made from the ordinary accounts prepared by the Collector himself. Mr. Catting proceededto open Mr. Hoyt’s defence, continue! to speak for near three quarters of an hot atter which the Court adjourned until to-morrow (this day.) trie: M General Sessions, Before Recorder Sophie and Aldermen Leonard and ui J.W. Sraana Acting District Attorney. Avni. 14.—It being Good Friday the Court adjourned over until Monday next. The Criminal Court Bill having been passed repealing the late law appointing two Judges on the bench, Judge Lynch did not take his seat Stirman G, T. T.—By the papers from Pittsburg we perceive Shipman arrived in that city on Sunday morning last,and immediately started on thesteam- boat Express, for Cincinnati. He registered his name as “Mr. Johnson, of New York.” Nothing was known of the fraud while he was in that city. The police got the first intimation of the matter twenty-four hours too late. He 1s doubtless on his way to Texas, Tur Grann Trmrenaxce Somee.—This was to have come off last evening at the Tabernacle, but on account of the excessive inclemency of the weather, it was postponed to this evening, same time and place. It will take place this evening whatever may be the weather—and a full house there will be. Cuaruam Turatere.—As the engagement of Mr Forrest and Miss Josephine Clitton draws near its close, the anxiety of the public to witness their per- formances increases. Last night, notwithstanding the urfavorable state of the weather, the house was well attended by a very fashionable audience to witnessth play of Richelieu, which went off in fine style, To-night Mr. Forrest will close his en- gagement in the character of Richard thé Third, in Shakspeare’s celebrated play of that name—Miss Clifton playing Queen E h, te AL ye 1 Correspondence of the Herald. 1 Aveany, April TL, 1843. The Legislature at work in earnest—Doings and Measures—Bills in progress—Opposition to Gover- nor Bouwck—City elections—Causes of Locofoco defeat in Albany—John Tyler—The Fightin the Assembly Chamber. My Dear Sm— Both Houses of the Legislature are very industri- ously engaged in disposing of the small potato busi- ness before them. Two and three sessions are held daily, and on two occasions during the past week, they have continued till near midnight. As a reso- lution has been adopted to adjourn on the 18th, there only remains now five more working days. And as it is utterly impossible to complete a hua- dredth part ot the important public business in that extremely short space of time, I am advised by some of the members that an effort will be made to- morrow to lengthen the session ten or twelve days longer. * Such a measure, I am persuaded, would be unpopular with the people Although a Democrat, as ardently attached to the party as any one, and having done battle in my ward (the Fourteenth) as zealously as any other man, to elect Governor Bouck and the majority of the present Legislature, still ] am constrained to de- clare, that I am heartily disgusted with the course things have been conducted at the Capitol, and also with most of the leaders in our ranks. I cannot callto mind the passage of a single act, or the per- formance of a y public duty, in which the people are at all interested. Three and a halfmonths have passed away, at an expense of a quarter of a million, and nothing accomplished! There are bills in pro- grees in relation to the Erie Railroad, which, if not passed, will leave it in the hands of the Comptroller, and he will sell it for what he can get, as he did the Ithaca, Canajoharie &c. The Bank Commission bill sleeps in the Senate—the Retrenchment bill re. mains undecided—the project of bringing the Safety Fund banks under the general law—the important question of the Erie enlargement—the Inspection laws —the Pilot laws—equalizing our wards—usury —repudiation—State Lrison question—Freight on Railroads—Bouck and Hamiltoa’s Port Schuyler operations—tollson salt,lead and coal—and various others—ia which the great body of the people are more or less interested, and most of which must, of necessity, remain undisposed of. The opposition to Governor Bouck, among the democratic members, has assumed a strong organi- zation. The first manifestation of it occurred in rejecting Jason Clark for commissioner of loans, and Pearson Mundy for notary public, both of Jef- ferson county. Two days subsequently, the nomi- nation of Mr. Thomas J. Carmichael, for eeGr of the Sing Sing prison, was also rejected. Thorn- ton M. Niven, whose nomination was confirmed at the same time, is an original Tallmadge conserva- tive, having been a delegate from Orange county, to the notorious Syracuse Nomination State Conven- tion. His appointment was secured by the influence of the present haughty and aristocratic Sergeant-at- arms of the Senate. “The radicals will cut the Ser- geant’s comb for him at the next session. i This independent act of the radical Senators wiil set the Governor to thinking. He assumed the reins of government with a surplus of twenty-two thousand intelligent and honest democrats in his favor, and the confiding people imagiaed that with such an unprecedented popularity escorting him in- to the chair of State, he would be himself the Go- yernor, and execute 'the duties of the office with independent manliness. But how isthe fact? No sooner did he cross the threshold of the Capitol, than the conservative bait is offered him, and he rushes into the net held by Marcy, Foster, Crosswell and Wasson. He has thrown himself into their hands, and all appointments are dictated by them ; and :fany one will take the trouble to examine the list of those already made, it will be discovered that two-thirds of them are conservatives, and con- tributed to the support of the Madisonian newspa. er when it was first announced for publication at Washington, in opposition to the Globe and Mr. Van Buren. And the rejection of such “ ultra-con- servative” nominations, will do more to arrest the growth of that pestilential faction, than any other method. The only pity is, that the game was not discovered a month earlier. The treachery in pro- curing the appointment of two semi-whig agents at Anburn might then haye been prevented. The more I learn of banks, the more I am asto- nished at the gross deception which has been so successfully practised upon the people. Look, for instance, at the famous electioneering letter the Governor put forth (but the authenticity of which he unequivocally denied), stating that the demo- crats of Schoharie had nominated a strong ticket, upon which he said was the name of John C. right for Senator, and #2 sumer for Assembly, whereas I am. credibly ivformed that Wright was not nominated until some ten or twelve days after- wards by the Senatorial Convention. : Apnit. 12, Thad intended to have been in the city at the election yesterday, but the navigation being still closed, prevented me from depoziting my vote for Mayor Morris. Every Body about the capitol i re to know the result in the city of New ork. The election here terminated, az I am informed Le pdinaee this morning, in favor of the whigs Their ayor by about two hundred, and a majorit offouron Aldermen. Although a stranger in Al- bany, still felt a great desire to ascertain the real cause of so important a change in one year, when the democratic Mayor was elected by six hundred, and upon enquiry, I learn the following facts:— _ The present Board, with Mayor Staats at their head, have pursued, during the past year, the most unpopular course in relation to city matters, of any other body that ever yet preceded them. Two- thirds of their appointments were taken from ihe lowest party dregs—many of the incumbents pos- eessing neither honesty, capacity, moral or political standing. Several of the Aldermen have, by their influence assuch, obtained heavy Corporation con- tracts, whien properly belonged to the people. One Alderman squandered the ferry funds—another re- ceived a salary of two dollars a day for nearly three months, while chairman of a committee—and an- other demolished a public and indispensable market house, with the assistance of the Mayor, for the purpose of establishing a steam-boat landing directly in front, of their property, being two public hotels ‘These facts, together with the double dealing and treachery of the Mayor,and the selfishaess and cupi- dity of some of the Aldermen, rendered them a loathsome drug upon the party, and absolutely ob- noxious to every respectable citizen. 5 My informant, Mr. G., (who [ since learn is on his knees supplicating President Tyler for the office of Collector of the port,) stated that other and more immediate causes produced the whig result in the seventh ward. The democratic party placed upon their ticket for Alderman, a Catholic Irishman, who ines office holder. It is rumored that Was- son, Croswell and Perry—all three office.holding Tylerites, eared to get Maher on the ticket, in order, if elected, to proclaim it privately to the Captain asa Tylervictory! Although nominated in a ward where the democrats can always rely upon a hundred majority, still the ticket was defeated in consequence of having this ‘Tyler man on it. So much tor John Tyler and John C. Spencer’s influ- ence in Albany. Another prize fight took place in the Assembly Chamber this morning, between the Hon. Mr. Me- Murray of your city, and the Hon. Mr. Lee of Orange county, both members. Swacky was at the bottom of it. It arose in consequence of an article in the Journal of yesterday, in relation to the flour inspectorship of your city: Mac accused Lee of being concerned in its publication, which of course was flatly contradicted. The belligerents then sprang ateach other in real bullying order, though they did not use quite es much science as McCoy and Lilly did at Hastings Many of the members sittin near them instantly interfered, and prevented blood- shed and probably death The spectators were then all driven out, the doors closed, and the House remained in secret session more than an hour. Fighting on the floor of the House is certainly the most disreputable method of healing wounded honor. The combatants should adopt the only honorable method—a la Marshall and Webb—the Governor would pardon the survivor—a la Seward ! Yours, &e. Jor Smirn. Latest From Yucatan —An arrival at New Ore leans brings intelligence from Sisal to the 30th ult. The Mexican blockading squadron which pre- vious accounts announced as having sailed for Sisal, passed that port, and landed and burnt the town of Selina. They left that place onthe 20th, and sailed for Telshac, where they landed troops on the 26th and 27th. ‘The real point of attack trom the Mexi. cans was supposed after all to be Sisal, and 4,500 men had marched to meet them. Our informant wasin Merida onthe oth ult., and assures ug that the most patriotic spirit prevailed amongst all classes and that there was no room for the least doubt that the invaders would be expelled. GF It will bean agreeable sight to witness the smi- ling fages of the little ones that attend the American Mu seum to-day, at the afternoon entertainment. What fun they will have in pinching the fat boy. How they will laugh to hear Winchell’s comical stories. What eston- ishment will be depicted on their countenances at wit- nessing the wonderful feats performed by that fascinating enchantress, Miss Darling. How their little eyes will open at beholding the juggling tricks of Chang Fong, and when la petite Cerito, the graceful danseu ap. pears, they will be in extacies of delight. The attractions at this place of amusement are coloulated to please children of a larger growth, ifan opinion may be formed by the number of persons who visit it nightly —This question, Which has been put in several quarters of late, is fully answered in the following letter :— Prrrs i . Tite O Beast ip BURG, 8th April, 1843. eat My Tae Boer, , Having nothing particularl: jing Uy time at the present, T have seized the levee mee ment to scrawl you a Lew lines, thinking it mig! E be a matter ofsome inte.@st for you to know thatPitts- burg is still Upon the face of the earth. Business is decidedly improving—the water has been let into the canals, and boats are constantly running, well filled with produce and merchandize. There is now in this city an immense quantity of bacon, ready for the market. In truth, our business men; begin to dress their faces in smiles, in the confident expectation of doing a large and profitable business the present year. it % We had a little “ fracas” a short time since, be- tween afellow of the name of Goslinger, and one of our merchants, named McCully. A knife was drawn by Goslinger, and in the attempt to seize him, McCully received a wound in the hand. The bowie-knile man was sent to prison, there to rumi- nate upon his manifold sins of omission and com- mission. y : 7 ..We have one matter of interest, which still con- tinues to occupy a portion of the thoughts and re- marks of our good citizens. I allude to the runa- way marriage of our great heiress, Miss Croghan, with @ certain Captain Schindly. At the first “go off,” the great inquiry was, “ Who married Captain Schendly ?” That point was satisfactorily settled. Now the question is, where the devil are Captain and Mrs. Schendly? When are they coming to this country ? ‘What ia the Captain going to do about his wife’s immense property? &c. &e, &c. The family of Mrs. ‘Schendly appear still to feel very indignant and Belligerent towards the Captain. It has been whispered about that they have made great efforts to induce the lady to leave her hus- band, and return to the United Statea. [thas even been stated that Judge Baldwin, has written to her, and for the same purpose. Now, I for one, do not believe one word of this. Icannot permit’ myself for one memeut to think that an honorable, high- minded man, such as Judge Baldwin most certainly is, could ever be induced go to do. What! urge a wife to leave her husband? and for what purpose, in the name of heaven? If she has been hasty in her marriage, can the desertion of herduties mend the evil? To me, the whole thing appears incredi- ble. 1 should be sorry ever to believe such an ef- fort could be attempted either by Judge Baldwin, or any of the highly honorable friends aad relatives of Mrs Schindly. ‘There is another view connected with this affair, which isa matter of more interest to some of our citizens, as it may ultimately touch their pockets. A portion of the property of the late Gen, O'Hara, is occupied by stores, warehouses, &c. &e. These are rented out by certain Trustees appointed under the will of Gen. O'Hara. Mr Croghan, the father of Mrs. Schendly, leased from the Trustees certain portions or the whole, and which I do not know, of the property bequeathed to his wife, and to her heirs. Under this lease Mr. Croghan has been re- ceiving fora number of years past the rents of the Rr perty. Now, in all this quarrelling between imself and daughter. (Mrs. Shendly) should the parties go at logger-heads, the devil might be to pay about these back rente, the validity of the lease of the trustees to Mr. Srogten, c., we, &e. Great pickings would there be in such a quarrel for the lawyers. Some of our city gentlemen of the learned ‘protession have already begun, I hear, to “‘whet their beaks” for this state of events. Like the drunken man, who turned inio his bed all- standing—they wish to be ready in case of fire. There, my dear sir, I must have bored you long - enough, about Mr. and Mrs. Shenly. I spell his name every kind of way, in hope, among them all, to have one right. Y Some rather tunny things have been hinted at be- tween some ef our gay gallants and ladies fair. 1 am busily engaged in collecting: and collating the facts for your especial benefit. This isa great city ; frst times are coming. Look out gentlemen an my ladies—one thing be assured of, Ishall nothing exteauate, Or set down aught in malice. For the present, my dear sir, I bid you adieu. Pror. Wines’ Lecrurs—Government or THE Hr- srews—Prof. Wines gave the second lecture of his course at the Society Library, to a select, intelligent, andgratified audience. Atter sketching the character of the founder of the State, he entered into an ex- amination of the policy of his laws and their influ- ence on the legislation and philosopical opinions of mankind. He described Moses as a most extraor- dinary man—extraordinary in the circumstances of his birth, adoption, and education—in the grasp and energy of his intellect—in the strength of his patriotism—in the. Nine fe to which he was called —and in the ability with which he discharged his trust, and the parade of the results he accom- plished. His civil institutions the lecturer represen- ted as based upon six fundamental orgamie priaci- ples, viz: the entire political equality of the whole body of the. citizens—the appointment of agricul- ture as the chief employment of the nation—the dis- couragement of a military spirit—the universal edu- cation of the people--a union of hearts and opin- ions, and the indispensable neeessity of a proper system ot checks and balances between the several powers of the government. : Mr. Wines laid down the proposition that there never was a nation, ancient or modern, in which the people stood upon so perfect a level in respect to political rights and influence, as the Jews under the constitution of Moses. In support of this opinion he argued thus:—Pro- perty in the soil 1s the foundation of pewer, and so of authority. Hence the natural foundation of eve- ry goverament is laid in the distribution ef its terri- tories, If the prince own the lands, hé will be ab- solute, because the people holding of him and at his pleasure, will of necessity be in a condition of slaves, andinot of freemen. It the land be shared among a few men, the real power and authority of government will be in the hands of an aristocracy, whatever power may be lodged in one or more per- sons, for the sake of greater union in counsel and action. But it the lands be equally divided amon; the members of a society, the true power ol such government will reside in all the members of such society, and the society itself will consti. tute a real democracy, whatever form of union may be adopted for the better direction of the whole aga political body, Now this is an exact aceount of the provision of the [Tebrew Constitution in re. ference to property in the seil. Moses legislated for a people without land, and who had their territo- ties to conquer at the point of the sword. He was not therefore trammelled by any prescriptive rights, or laws of inheritance ; but was free to adopt any principle that he might deem most equitable and ex- pedient. The principle he did choose was that of an equal distribution of all the land among the whole 600,000 free citizens; and to render this equality lasting, the tenure was made inalienable, and the estates thus originally settled in each family were to descend, by an indefeasible entail, in perpetual succession. But we have not time to follow the lecturer through his elaborate and most evening disquisitions. His discourse abounded in novel an striking views. The third and fourth lectures will be given on Monday and Tuesday evening next.— The course thus far has been,and promises to be, well worthy the attention of every inquisitive and liberal mind. It contains much information upon a curions and important subject, and one which hitherto hes en treated in the way Mr. Wines han- L. W. SIBLEY, ESQ. OF THE WELL KNOWN. firm of Sibley and Scrautom, Anctioncers, Rochester, N.Y., nearly ruined his health by his profession. By constantly talking, he contracted Bronchitis,so obstinate and long continued as to threaten his life. hope he spent the winter of 39 and in Florida. It benefitted him, and in the fall of “42 he returned, and er winter inthe “ sunny south.” The enjoyed #0 good health as to attend to business -con- stantly, Rocuesten, March 21, 1843. Thave been using Wistar's Baleam of Wild Cherry for the last three months, and find considerable relief in my complaint, Bronchitis, with which'I have been afflicted for the last four years, Thave no doubt it will prove beneficial in that com plaint, and alsoin all atfectlone of the chest —_ . L. We EY. Sold only at 125 Fulton st.corner Nasseu—Dexter, Al- any. {G+ JESSE COWAND, E8Q, TOBACCO INSPEC- TOR, has bod the rheumatism for two years, and at times 80 severely as to be nearly distracted with pain, and has been entirety cured by using one bottle of Hewes’ Nerve and Bone Liniment and Indian Vegetable E from Comstock and Ross, 25 Magazine street. All the tobacco inspectors know of his case, and will give verbal assu- rance to all whoinquire. Let all who are so prejudiced that they will not use this article, continue to suffer theumatiem, gout, swollen limbs, &c., to thelr heart's content.—New Orleans paper. The same may be had of Comstock & Co., 71 Maiden lane. oF. WE SEE MANY ARTICLES ADVERTISED for the hair, which from the fact of their containing oils which always engender dandruff and other impurities, thereby destreying its life and healthfulness, should ne be ured. The only article that can be relied on with anfety isthe well known genuine Balm of Columbia, from Comstock & Co, 71 Maxiea lane, which net only keepa the head free from filth, but itis the only arti. cle which will positively restore the hair.—New Orleans Herald. 0G THE PARISIAN ALTERATIVE MIXTURE, isgnaranteed to onre all forms of secondary syphilis. Pa: tients effected with pains in the bones, cutrneous erup: tions, sore throat, and every other symptom indicative of the existence of venereal taint, should use thi: ecific $l each, in cases of helt addres.)