The New York Herald Newspaper, May 23, 1843, Page 2

tothe “Courier and Enquirer,” we must be excused g oe decline to attribute to any exclusively lofty jeeling. It will not do, after this, to speak of the “ Herald” but as the mest popular and largely circulated jour- nal in America. It is r im the proportion of its infamy and indecency. It ia accounted clever, only because frightfuily reckless of all moral. re- straints: a recklessness most effective im tha’ con- dition of aoe “Have no money dealings with my tater, for dotard ashe is, he will make an ass of you.” What money gives to the miser, the ut- terly reckless man, no matter how imbecile and ignorant, is endowed with by the party passion of America. It gives bim what stands in the stead of intellect, of honesty, and virtue. The extraordi- nery influence of a great English advocate usea to be explained by the remark, that there were twelve Searletts in the witness box. We cannot explain the hundred thousand readers of the ‘‘ New York Herald,” except on the supposition of a hundred thousand Bennetts in America. {To be continued.] NEW YORK HERALD. New York. Ta ay May 23 t*43 Herald Literary Depot. All the new and cheap literary pablestions of the day ore for sale, wholesale and retail, at the Henao Orricn, nor:hwest cornar of Nassau and Fulton street. The War of Opinion between Europe and America—The Newspaper Press. We commence to-day, and will probably finish to-morrow, the publication of several strange and curious articles on the character, power, morals, talents, and influence of the American newspaper press, These articles have just appeared in several of the leading quarterly periodicals of England—the London Foreign Review and the Westminster Re- view, and are characterized by every quality and every folly of excited intellect. The ‘Foreign Quarterly” attacks, with an smusing ferocity, the whole American press and people—and the “‘West- minster” defends, in an especial manner, the “New York Herald.” The whole affair is a most amusing ebullition of human intellect in passion—almost crazy to the verge of absurdity—but we must re- serve our remarkstill the whole is before our readers. One thing is certain, the New York Herald appears to create as great a stir in Europe, as it does in New York. Mr. Wensren'’s Sprecu.—The recently-develop- ed policy of Mr Webster continues to create a great deal of animated conversation and discussion, and has originated sundry very amusing and bijarre movements. The Wall sireet press, and indeed the Whig papers in general, are just recovering from the paroxysms into which the Baltimore speech had thrown them, and begin to be very fearful of touching the matter at all. The Courier and other Whig organs say very little about the speech. But the most amusing—the funniest—the most enter- taining mistakes made in relation to this business, have been those perpetrated by that respectable organ of the Fourierites and Squashites, the New York Tribune. This concern had of a truth pre- viously established a tolerably unequivocal reputa- tion for oddity and laughter-provocative talent. In the present instance, however, the Fourierites have added greatly to their laurels. We were the first to give an impulse to this move- ment of Mr. Webster. We stimulated the public cu- riosity respecting it, and drove the blockheeds of the Whig press into very amusing asthmatic exertions to present the speech to the public. Out of rivalry to us the Fourierites entered the field, with all the cabbages they could muster. This delighted us amazingly. It was precisely what we wanted. We wished to get Mr. Webster's speech before the read- ers of that ridiculous sheet—the appropriate organ of the Sylvanian philosophy—we pricked the crea- tures on—for vegetable bipeds can be pricked, if you take the trouble to perform the process in the proper way—and they set to werk to report the speech, pretty much in the laudably emulous spirit of a black fiddler on the Five Points—who exclaims with a grin ashe rozins his bow—“ugh! massa, by golly this ere child’s a goin’ to beat Paganinny !” In this instance we permitted, with characteristic benevolence, the creatures to spread some sort of a report of Mr. Webster’s speech before their readers. We are perfectly satisfied with what they have done, and are more than ever convinced of our skill in making vegetables sprout—but the Fourierites have yet a great deal to learn, and itis really worth their whileto study a little more attentively the decent ways of respectable society, deranged and corrupt- ed as itis in this ourday. They talked in a very amusing way yesterday about the relative reepecta- bility and enterprise of the Tribune and the Herald, but as Fourierism and falsehood seem to be neces- sarily blended in the organ, we shall take the liberty of stating the exact facts of the case. We stated on Saturday morning that it was owing to the pre- sence of our reporter that the press was admitted to the dinner. The Tribwne with the necessary mean- ness to utter a falsehood, but also the characteristic sheepishness which prevents it from going the whole length, insinuates that our statement was incorrect, and credat Judeus modestly hints thatto its reporter —a very decent lad, we hear, and a worthy protegé of the squash philosopher, the press was indebted for admission. The facteare simply these. Mr. Webster, on ar- riving in Baltimore, expressed to the committee his wish that his speech would not be reporied, and in- timated that he weuld probably himself publish the substance of it atan early period. The committee of course acquiesced, and Mr. Lee, one of their number, informed our reporter of the fact. Ourre- porter immediately addressed to Mr. Webster the following note:— ‘To twe Hox, Dan't. Wapsrzn— Ons my, eerivel te thle chy os reporter forthe New York Herald, I mentioned to Mr. Coleman, of the Exchange Hotel, that the ohject of my vimt wax to report your speech at the dinner this evening. On Wednesday morning, Mr. Coleman informed me thathe had seen several of the members of the committee, and that they would be happy to alford me every facility for reporting the proceedings. it has just now been intimated to me that you éo not wish your speech reported. Not being able to sscertain wh ether there is any formally organised committee, and not knowing any other proper quarter to which to apply, inder these circumstances, I tekethe Liberty of addressing yourself. Iamconfident you can have noobiection to the publication of @ report of your speech, unless from the fear of inaccuracy in the reporter. In order to obvi- ate that, allow me tomake this proposition—’ shall write out my notes in time for them to be put into your hands at 8 o'clock (o.morrow morning, and if,on inspection, you do not find them sufficiently accurate, I pledge myself not to publish them until they have received your correc. vireenequiochht you are very much occupied, and it is with extreme reluctance that I thus trespars en your at tention. I trust, however, that poe ness will allow the circumstances under which I address you,to plead my apology. May I take the liberty of respectfally re. jnesting you to send me by the bearer, sueh reply as you may see proper to make 7 Ihave the honor tobe Your obedient humble servant, JAMES A. HOUSTON. Exonanor Horex, Thursday—2 o'clock. Alter Mr. Webster had received this note, his pri- vate secretary wailed on our reporter, and said to him, “‘ We are very glad to find you here ; we well iknow the reputation of the Herald for accurate re- porting; the whole matter is now settled; Mr. ‘Webster is perfectly satisfied that you willdo him justice ; but we must admit the other repor s.— Mr. Webster bas, however, directed me to request the Baltimore papers to copy from your report in the Herald.” We therefore repeat it, it was to the pre- sence of eur reporter that the Fourierites were indebted for permission to attend the dinner. This we can substantiate in the most unequivocal man- ner. Mr. Webster did not see our report till it was in print, as he expressed himeelf perfectly satisfied with the ability of the reporter, and when it appeared, he spoke of its fulness and fidelity in very compli- mentary terms. The whole affair, however, is, on the part of the Tribune, a mere piece of moonshine—a substitution of a dry pieee of bran-bread for a wheaten loaf—a Fourierite vision instead of plain matter of fact. ‘The real question is the truth, value, and tendency of Mr. Webster's speech. The Fonrierites know that the enlightened views, the accurate conclu- sions, the sound and liberal policy which it presents, will slowly but surely sink into the minds of their readers, and produce in good time their abundant, wholesome, and conservative fruits Laren, ynom. Cuma.—The. fast sailing McKim, Capt. Vasner, arrived last night from Can- ton, bringing dates from Macoa to the 13th of Feb- Tuary. We have received our full files, but we find nothing of importance to extract. A ton represent business there ccounts from nt oe} hed + trly rood wyear holydays. meneed since the fenporte could be made, and about 450 poegs of teas There seems no like any change in duties taking place this season, ‘We refer our readers on this subject to the corres- pondence between H. M. Plenipotentiary, and the Committee of British merchants, from which they will perceive how difficult it is to furnish the in- remained uneold- formation required from them by the Imperial Commissioner. H. E. Sir Henry! Pottinger returned from Hong- + Steamer Akbar on the 10th of Kong inthe H. February. According to advices from Chusan of the Ist inst. Admiral Sir Wiiliam Parker was to leave that island on that same day, robably on a visit to the lotermediate ports of ah it is notcxpected H. the return of Maj of the treaty. any interest to give from the north. E. will visit Hong-Kong betore By the American schooner Zephyr, from Bomba 16th December, arrived at Houg. Kong 7th inst., the November Overjand Mail has been received. It is reported, and we believe on good authority, that avery numerous deputation of the®people ol Canton and itstvicinity waited on the Imperial Com- missioner Elepoo to urge him to expel the English f ‘a The deputation, consist- ing chiefly of respectable people and men of in- fluence, is eaid to have met with a kind reception from Canton altogether. from the Imperial Commissioner. An edict from the Governor of Canton commenting in harsh terms on the acts of the English in general, and of H. M. is also said to have Plenipotentiary in Gerioular, is been published in Canton, and this time the docu- ment is believed to be authentic, and not forged as many former papers purporting to emanate from the same authority, undoubtedly were. Sourrression or Piracy.—A question that urgently calls for the most serious and immediate conaidera- tion, is the extent to which piracy has lately in- creased in the Canton River and Islandssituated on its Estuary, and which, if not'speedily checked, will very shortly puta stop to all intercourse, except in vessels of war, and has already obliged every boat that plies, to be armed and manned.for purposes of defence. The plenipotentiary is prepared to unite with the provincial government, in any plan that may be thought advisable, towards suppressing this evil, and he thinks that might be best done by si- multaneous and preconcerted measures; the first step of which, would be each of the governments sending two or three fast sailing and well armed boats, to cruize against the pirates; the second, that the Chinese government should send Mandarins to the different islands to register and number the boats; the third, to proclaim that any boat found at sea, after a certain period, without a register and number, would be confiscated ; the fourth to warn all persons from the present universal practice of purchasing passports from the Firates ; and the fifth, from the Chinese government to visit all cases of Tiracy, in which the parties may be taken, with signal and instent punishment. As British ships of war, or vessels rigged in the European style are sure to alarm the pirate boats and enable them to escape, the Plenipotentiary is willing to purchase and fit out vessels of the build and rig of this part of China the momenta plan of proceeding is fixed upon, and the Plenipotentiary hopes, that even the most des- perate characters would not long venture to show themselves against the combined efforts of the two governments. True Extract, Ricuarp Woosnam, Acting Secretary. Mr. Wensrer’s Movements.—Mr. Webster did not return to Boston yesterday as he had intended Having heard thet there was some fine trout-fishing down Long Island, he could not resist the tempta- tion, but will proceed this morning probably down asfar as Patchogue. A mess of fresh trout is de- licious—better than the State Department at times. Navat.—The United States brig Somers was at Charleston on the 19th inst., to sail for Savannah and the West Indies. Excursions anp Waterinc Puaces 1x THE Vr cinity cr New Yorx.—Theee are the halcyon days of the whole year. Spring is now im its prime and beauty. The country never looked more charm- ing, nor put forth more fascinations. To see and enjoy all, we recommend a visit tc the following places :— Hosoxen—For other reasons than being nearest, may be named first. Mr. John Ireland has avery neat place for ladies, gentlemen, and families. Mrs. Sweeney’s Pheonix Hotel is a beautiful place for a summer residence Staten Isuanp—May be set down next on the list. The Belmont House, at New Brighton, presents great attractions, and must not be forgotten. Bioominepate—Is one of the most charming val- leys in the whole country. Burnham’s is directly in the midst of its beauty. Prospect Hu.1—Is on the Harlem Railroad, two miles this side of Harlem. If you call at Nowland’s Pavilion, you will see the most extensive prospect that can be hadga all this region. New Rocnetiz—Is a little further off, but not the lees beautiful. Fort Hamiton—Offers another delightful excur- sion. Stontncton— Presents very strong attractions—an ocean prospect, the Sound, fishing, &c , &c., and the best accommodations at the Wadawaneck House, Mesers. Blake and Reed. Fort Lex—Is alocation that perhaps cannot be surpassed for salubrity and convenience—nine miles from the city, at the commencement of the pali- sades. It is a great place for military companies, and target excursions. Every accommodation can be had at the Pavilion, by Jotn A. Whitfield. Nipvo’s Opera Francais.—Last night a crowded theatre testified its approbation of the musical drama of “Les Memoires du Diable,” which is rea'ly a splendid and highly interesting entertainment, and is announced for repetition this evening The dresses in the ball room ecene were as elegant as varied, and the music is not the least charm of the piece. Mathieu, Le Court and Oternon played ex- cellently. Every production of this truly talented company seems better and better appreciated than its predecessor. Mademoiselle Lagiére, ‘‘Ia fa- meuse chanteuse,” is to make her first appearance in New York to-morrow evening. Tueatricat.—Mr. Grattan takes his benefit at the Park to-night, and appears in the character of Shylock. We have no doubt that the numerous friends of this gentleman will testify ia a substantial manner their esteem and regard for his character and talents. Mr. Broven’s Concent.—The veteran Brovgh gives his grand concert to-morrow night. The merits of this celebrated vocalist are too extensive- ly and favorably known on both sides of the Atlantic to need formal eulogy. He offers a singularly strong coalition of musical talent on this occasion, and he will have, most assuredly, a cordial greeting froma crowded and brilliant house. Cuatuam TazaTRE—Anasu tive of dramatic productions. ordinary fine style, and received the enthusiastic ap- plause of all who witnessed it. are well cast. have a run unparalleled. Muuitary Garven, Breoxuyy.—Mr. Hill, the Yankee comedian, gave a lecture at this place last evening, which was well attended. He will give another to-night, when the laughter-loving inhabi- tants of Brooklyn may enjoy a rich treat. Serious Accipent.—A man, whose name we did not learn, passing along 5th street, near the corner of the 3d avenue, yesterday morning, fell into a well nearly fifty feet deep, by the caving in of the side walk as he was passing over it. Ropes were pro- cured, and he was drawn out. He was seriously in- jared. Oxy Tecumsen.—Col. Johnson has hed an oration at St. Louis. All parties united to give him welcome. When he left he was to pursue his route homeward, through In- diana and Ohio. jo sales of ihood of chow-too and Amoy, as jor Malcolm with the ratification e have no other intelligence of 's.—This magnifi- cent and gorgeous pageant was produced last night to anaudience that filled the house. The piece is admirably arranged, and in point of scenic effect and representation, surpasses all the former efforts of the manager, and may be said to be the superla- It went off in extra- The characters too, It is announced for repetition to- night, and we have no hesitation in saying it will Care of Commander Mackenazl Before the Hon. Edward King, President of the First Ju- dicial District of Pennsylvania. May 20, 1843.—An application was made to the Hon. Edward King, to coerce certain witnesses to answer un- der Letters atory, from the Supreme Court of New York. requesting the Court of Common Pleas of Philadel- vhia County, to cause certain witnesses to come betore them, to answer certain interrogatories attached to the said Letters Dogatory, having for their object the sscer- tainment frem the witnesses, Captain Gwynn, and Com- modore Reed (who are two of the members of the late Court Martial) the number of the votes given for and against Capt. A. 8.;Mackenzie, on each of the charges and specifications preferred against him. The witnesses Spppares. smaidied a written protest against testifying, in- sisting :— Ist That there was ne adequate evidence that the sentence of the Court Martial had been approved by the President of the United States, without which their oaths bound them not to testify. 2d. That if there was adequate evidenee, the Judge ought not te exercise his discreti ek powers to compel them to testify in a matter (1) which might eperate hereafter injurious to the service as a precedent ; (2) be- cause it dos not appear that the testimony sought from them was relevant to the cause pending in New York; and (3) because, under all the circumstances, it might be doubtiul whether the Supreme Court of New York them- selvcs would compel the witnesses to testify ; and in the argument, akhough not stated in the protest, it was in- sisted that the suit wes merely brought with a view to obtain the testimony. 3d. That the Letters Rogatory themselves were, accord- ing po the Statute Laws and Practice of New York, ir- regular. nd 4th, that if all these reasons failed, yet inasmuch es this wasan application to the discretion of the Judge, these reasons would, if insufficient, separately be sutli cient, taken together, to induce the Judge to refuse to exercise the discretion asked for. t In delivering his oral opinion, his honor Judge King somewhat inverted the order of there reasons, and com- menced by observing upon the 4th objection, that al- thom it was true the application to him was made to the sound discretion of the court, yet, like all other judicial discretion, it was not to be exercised arbitrarily. It a courtesy proper to be extended by ell judicial tribunals one to the other, to aid in the administration of justice, and peculiarly to be regarded when made by the tribunals of sister oF The several States ld not be regarded ch other in this particular as foreign States— that the proper view was to regerd the American as one great whole, and to extend to the citizens o! te, as far as practicable, the could be given to our own citizens That such a course was, of all others, best calculated t maintain harmony between the several States, well a between the citizens composing their communitie: contribute to the perpetuity of the Union, and through that means to promote the work of civil liberty, which our Union was instituted to effeet. After further remarks in the same spirit, he concluded by observing that he felt himself bound to comply with the request of the Supreme Court of New York to its fullest extent, where such re- quest was properly laid before him. As to the first exception, he remarked that it was a fire of evidence, upou whieh he could entertain no loubt, from the fs now before him. The preofs con- sisted, in pai ter from the Secretary of the Navy to Captain Maekenzie, informing him that the sentence ofthe court martial in his case fad been affirmed by the President, releasing him trom arrest, and directing him to consider himselfas awaiting orders. That although the official communication in the “Madisonian” appeered informal, yet, taken in connexion with this letter, lett no doubt in his mind upon the point ; that therefore, on this ground, the officers composing the court were not _pro- tected by their oaths from disclosing the doings of the court when legally required. Asto the second exception, the Judge remarked that however unwilling he would be to disregard the feelings of the officers now called to testif cedent which might, in an: of the government, yet that he to the adduction of evidence to under tha laws. That in the administration of justice it perpetually happens that individuals are compelled to testify as to matters which operate inst their feelings; yet such a reason never avails against the rule which makes persone liable to testify in courts of justice; and all good citizens must yield their private feelings to the good of the community, as, in fact, a part of the price which is paid for civil liberty. And that however reluetant he ever would be,and now is, to compel gentlemen situated as these witnesses conceive themselves to be, to testify, yet he could not regard the rules of law as of any value, if he wrerets, hesitate to assert them in a case like the pre- sent. As to the relevancy of the testimony, the Judge re- marked that it wes a matter exclusively for the decision of tLe New York tribunal. That he was bound to pre- sume that the questions hi pehedel gs were considered by that Court as relavant; that were he to undertake to regu~ late his discretion by Sdjudging ypon the relavancy or ir relevancy of questions attached fo the Letters Rogatory, it would make the benefit proposed to be derived by suck letters, in many cases, totally illusory. That it was his intention and practice in doing this, or any ether judicial act, to do it su sneally sa effectually; and this object would be best accomplished by leaving tothe New York tribunalthe solution of the point, whether the questions which they desired him to cause the witnessto respond to, were relevant or not. Th was an action brought by Captain Mackenzie for a sca dalous libel against him, representing that he had capital punishment by the vote of a minority nority was produced by the tenderness, or pity, of sin- gle individual, it was of the utmost importance to him to prove what was the true number of votes given upun each charge. Upon this view of the subject, the ques: tions were not only relevant, but indispensable to the pro- per investigation ‘of the cause. The Judge, however, imagined thut there might be a case in which the testimo- mony would be so manifest)y inapplicable to the cause +f action, as to induce him to refuse to coerce a witness to testify, but th: must be a gross caseindeed, that would justify him in taking such an attitude towards thecourts of iter State in the exercise ef an act of comity. As to the doubt whether the Supreme Court York would compel the witnesses to testify, it was a doubt to be resolved by that tribunal itself, and one which be had no sort of right to decide furthem. As to the idea thet this wasa mere fishing suit and not brought for the ob- ject which it po rts, it into the doings of the Court Martial, the Judge observed, that if it could have been proved to his satisfaction that such was the true character of the proceeding, he would at once refuse to act in this case; for no one has the right to use the process of the for any such purpose, and he would not it himself to be used as an instrument in the hands of ary man, or set of men, to accomplish such a result; and he was quite satisfied that neither the Supreme Court of New York, nor any tribunal in th ited States, would for a moment permit such an abuse of their authority. But nothing in the case showed that this suit was any otherthan a bona fide suit, and his impression was that such was its true character The sole org A h bageren! and the only one on which he felt any difficulty, was, whether the letters Ro gatory were issued according to the laws, and prac- tice of the courts of NewYork. The result of hisown investigations led him to entertain seme doubts upon that subject; and while he admitted that he ought, in General, to rcgard letters Rogatery under the seal of a court, as plenary evidence of their regularity, yet stil ho hed come to the conclusion to defer the Anal deci- sion of this matter, to give the witnesses an opportunity to present the question to the consideratien of the Su reme Court of New York. That if it wastrue, as al ed, that these letters had been issued contrary to law, undoubtedly the ay OT Court of New York would tertain a motion on behalf of these witnesses, or of other persons compromised by the issuing of the lette quash the pocentinge. Any court would do so in vindi. cation of its own dignity ; nothing being more repulsive to a courtof justice, nora grosser outrage upon it, than the unauthorised use of its process. That such undoubt- edly would be its action, similarly issuing from hisown court. He concluued by declaring, that if the Supreme Court declined interfering, thereby recognising the regu- larity of the letters Rogatory, all his doubts would be re. moved on that subject ; aud the witnesses must come pre- pared, on next Saturday, to answer the interrogatories at- tached to the letters Rogatory. After the conclusion of the opinion, the counsel re. quested his honor Aes Kent, to reduce it to writing to which he replied that he would comply with the request, if the pressure of his public engagements would enable him to find time to do so. or te establish a pre- eaken the nev Literary Notices, Heroes, Hero-Worsuir, anv THe Heroic IN His- Tory—Six Lectures by Thomas Carlyle.—D. Apple- ton & Co. have just issued Mr. Carlyle’s unique work on Heroes, replete with thought, biography, literature, and the connected history of the general topics, which is now re-published in a neat volume. It is one of the most striking and graphical works thatthe author nas issued, combining with all its wildness, in some respects like its flighty theme, much that is original and exciting. ‘To the student it will be a very acceptable morceau of ancient and modern history, which we confidently recommend te their perusal. Price fifty cents. Apbventures or Hennan Corres, Tak Conqueror or Mexico,—This is the fourth volume of the ** Li- brary tor my Young Countrymen,” issued by D. Appleton & Co. It is a faithful and an excellent biography of the adventurer, by whom Mexico was subdued and incorporated with the Spanish do- minions. The conciseness, and yet completeness of the narrative, render it equally acceptable and useful to youth, both for its instruction and beauty. Price thirty-seven and half cents, Suaxsreark’s Works.—The Harpers have issued Number VI. of their neat and pertect edition of the works of Shakspeare, comprising as well his fugitive poems as his aramatic works, illustrated by copious notes by Johnson, Steevens, Malone, and others, and embellished by nineteen etchings on steel.— The whole will be completed in eight numbers, at twenty-five cents each. To be had at this office. Court of Common Pleas, Before Judge Ulshoeffe May 22—William Willis vs. Henry § was an action of tespass de bonis asport: for taking the contents of a hardware store, 179 Greenwich street,on an execution in favor of the defendants against Moses Hatfield, one of the late firm of Willis & Co., which firm was dissolved on the Ist November Inst, Willis assuming to pay the debts of the firm, on Hatfleld’s releasing to him his interest in the partnership property. Hi Ye right and title wae also sold on a previous execution against him, issued in favor of other plaintifia and bought by Willis. By reason of the taking and carrying away the oods in the store, the plaintiff’s business was broken up. e defendants insisted, by way of defence, that the a» signment by Hatheld to Willis was fraudulent and void, and that the sheriff ’s sale was made by collusion between Hatfield and Willis, anda strong effort was madeto sustsin the defence. The cause was ably summed up on both sides, and the jury, under the charge of the court, found a verdict for the plain ‘iff of $375 damages. The plaintif! went away rejoicing, and the defendants submitted with the best grace they could, to abide the issue of the law’s “glorious uncertainty.” RN. Morrison, e jaintiff, N. B. Blount and Geo. A. Shufeldt for detendants. es et al.—This telligence. ‘Tue Taortina Mircn between the horses Ripton and Americus, two mile heats and repeat, for $1000 a side, over the Beacon Course, came off yesterday afternoon. Frast Heat—Ripton won the pole and kert the leat from the start to the end of the heat, winning by but afew inches, in 5m. 126. Secor Heat—Ripton had the pole, but broke up near. ly simultaneously with the word “ go,” Americus taking the lead and the pole, which he kept until approaching the draw-gate ; on the last mile, when Ripton being a little in therear, broke up and darted forward on the jump. Ame- ricus also broke, and felling behin! Ripton, dashed for- ward several salkey lengths, and striking for the pole, won theheat by about a length, in 5m. 12s. A dispute having arisen a8 to the violation of rules by Ripton’s dri- ver, in crossing Amerious and taking the poleat the close of the race, the Judges gave the heat to Americus. Tnixp Heat—Americus took the pole and kept the lead ashoit distance ahead, for nearly a mile and a half, when he broke and Ripton passed about two lenge on the lead, and then broke up. Americus closed the gap within a length, and was kept at that distence in the rear on com- ing out, Ripton winning the heat in 5m. 17s. Annest or 4 Fugitive rrom Justice.—Theodore J. Marlin, who stands charged with an association with Daniel L_ Patterson in obtaining several thousand dollars’ worth of books, dry goode, groceries, &c., frm numerous firms in Boston, by false representation: Sunday evening by ofticera Gilbert, Ha! phens, and lodged in the city prison to awuit the requisi- tion of the Governor ct Massachusetts. The officers of police of our city and elsewhere have long been on the wake of this gentleman, and his arrest will no doubt give great satisfaction to the merchants of Boston who have been swindled by his practices. Cur uis THroat in Parson —A man named George Stockman, who was temporarily ‘committed yesterday at the city prison, while la} cing under partial insanity, supposed to have been produced by intemperance, cut his throat with @ pen-knife and stabbed himself several times in the breast. The gash in the throat was about three inches in length, and extended through the flesh part of the distance, ali tly injuring his windpipe. The wounds are considered sufficient to produce death, ow- ing to the previous weok and di! state of his oe Dr. Macomb, physician to the city prison, was imu.edi- ately in attendance and administered every relief to the distressed patient. Common Council. Boarpor Atoramen, Monday, May 22.—Present, Al- derman Purdy, President, in the chair, and all the mem- bers except Alderman Bonnell, who is still absent by sickness. Publie Printing.—A petition was received frem a num- ber of citizens, in favor of having the public printing done by contract. Referred to Committee on Law Private Fountains—The committee to whom was ro ferred the application of certain citizens for permission to erect fountains in Bowling Green and St. John’s square, and other places, reported in favor of allowing one to be constructed in Bowling Green, at the expense of the ap. plicants, which is to be under the sole control of the Cro- ton Water Department. The ne nega for permission to construct one in St. Joh: ‘ark was not included in the report, as the Committee considered it private proper- ty, while Bowling Green belonged to the Corporation. Alderman Ti.L0v moved that the report be se amend- ed as to include St. John’s square. Alderman Lex opposed it, on the ground that the equare was not a public square. Alderman Waterman said he thought that each of these applications should stand by itself, as they presented entirely different points. ‘The amendment was lost, by a vote of 6 to 9. Alderman Emmons stated that if the Croton water was allowed to be distributed free to allinthecity, he should cupport the original resolution, but as he understood the water was scarce at times, he should oppose it. Rohe original resolution was then adopted, by a vote of 0 8. The Fountain in the Park —A ition was received from C. Grey, to have the fountain in the Park play on Sunday, and every other ae in the week, allday. Re ferred to the Croton Water Committee. Pier No.26.—A petition from the owner of one half of this pier, on the East River, the owners of ships and vessels, to repair and extend said pier, was referred to the Committee on wharves. Of C.H. Marshall and others,to repair pier 22, East River, was referred to same commit- tee. Of Woodhull & Minturn and others, forcleaning out Burling slp, to same committee. Joint Mx: .—Both Boards assembled in joint meet- ing. "Brevious to Renceding with the appointments, Alderman Trixov stated that the committee to whom Was referred the alteration of the rules of the joint meet ing, were ready to report an amendment, which was to the effect that no msn should be appointed to office by oF Common Council, unless he was of good moral cha- racter. Alderman Trxxov stated that the committee had consi- dered it unnecessary to adopt the proposed amendment, to prohibit the appointment of men to office who were intol- vent in their pecuniary affairs. That this misfortune of- tentimes befel men who were unable to avoid it, and there- fore they were no to be proscribed for such misfortune. He avowed that his object in presenting such amendment originally, was to prevent men from being appointed to public pl who had squandered their means, cheated the poor, and defrauded the community. He referred to the case of somebody who had treated the members of the preceding Common Council, with an oyster supper and champaigne, for the purpose of ob‘ an office, who cheated the poor black man who supp! afterwards taking the benefit ofthe bankrupt law. He asked if such a man should be appointed to a public office? He then ci- ted an instance of seduction that had come to his know- ledge while passing through the city prison, ‘ictim being only about 14 years of age, and asked if the man that had ruined her fair fame and reputation forever should be appointed to public office? He said his object in the in- treduction of the amendments was alone to have men se- lected for public office, whose moral character and vir- tue would recommend them to such Ligaen Alderman Scoxes stated thet he fully concurred in the opinions of the Alderman ofthe Fifth, and he believed that sppointments had been made of men te office, whe came directly under the proposed amendment of the Alderman, and he had ‘before him @ print in which the names of cer- tain persons were pene ed, coming within that arend- ment, and he intended to move for a res olution of enquiry into the charges. oo amendment was finally adopted by a unsnimous vote. Hiram A. Norris was appointed Superintendant of Cro- ton water work ‘Wm. Wilson Small, water surveyor. Avjustus J. Matsell, first auditor in the Comtroller’s of- ce. John McKibbon, superintendent of pavements. Peter Brown, Superintendent of Hacks and Cabs. Jonathan Nash, Deputy Keeper of Biackwell’s Island. Morgan L. Mott, Deputy Keeper of Blackwell’s Island, Gilbert S. Nexen was appointed Deputy Clerk of mon Council. ‘Asa Gardner, Deputy Clerk of Franklia Market. weivard E. Gallagher, Deputy Clerk of Washington Market. John Warren, assistant Deputy Clerk of Washington Market. Hyatt Lyons, Deputy Clerk of Union Market. John Ryckman, Depaty Clerk of Tompkins Market. Peter Vandervoort, Deputy Clerk of Jefferson Market. Stephen D. Duryea, Deputy Clerk of Clinton Market. Alien Thomas was re-eppointed Clerk of Essex Market. W Robert Earil, day Police Officer of the llth ward. Moses Brush, Street Inspector of the 13th ward. Francis Fleet, Dock Master of the 8th ward. Walter Heyer, Street Inspector of the Sth ward. Frederick Wiegand, Dock Master of the 16th ward- Samuel Jessup, Dock Master of the 13th ward. Cornelius Beekman was removed from the appeintment of Inspector of Public Privies. Alderman Hatriexp stated that this office wes created last year, and as the present Common Conncil considered it useless, they should not appoint any one in his place. The resignation of Robert Miller, as Wood Inspector of the 11th district, was read and accepted. Tbe Common Council then adjourned. Boaxp or ALprrMen.—Business was resumed. Alderman Waterman offered a resolution to remove the election poll of the 3d district of the 9th ward to 207 Amon street—adopted. Alderman sae ane mo a bt vik pe bo 7 ire into the propriety of appointing a private clerk to aid the Mayor inthe performance of Biedutien ‘he poll of the 2d district ot the 14th ward was re- moved to the house of George Marshal, 32 Prince street. The Street Contract.—Alderman Ti..ov stated that the committee relative to the street contract, hed partially proceeded in the performance of their duties, but they had ascertained, through the Superintendent of Streets, that the city wes never ina more filthy condition. He also presented a resolution on the subject, contending that the contract had not been fulfilled—which was afterwards withdrawn, to be taken upon Monday next, to which time the Board adjourned. Boaro ants, Monday, May 22d.—-Free Hydrants.— Name itions were presented and re- terred for free hydrants in various parts of the city. Pier No. 7.—The Committee on Wharves, Piers and Ships reported in favor of lengthening this pier to con- form to pier No. 8. It will require an addition of 100 fect, at an expense ef some $3000, A resolution to thet effect was passed unanimously. Recrrrion oF THE Parswwext OF THE Unite StatEs.— A committee of three, consisting of President Browne, ‘Asn. Ald. Williams and Oliver, was appeinted to unite with a similer committe from the Board of Aldermen (Purdy, Hatfield and Brady) in making preparations to give the President a suitable reception on his expected visit in the month of June. Invitation—By Messrs. Massett & Loder forthe Board to attend a lecture on music at the oa Accepted. ‘The Board then went into joint ballot. Jean J. Merriam at al. v8. James Frunck, et al.—Motion for anew trial denied. Isaac H. Storm vs. Wm. ¥. Clark and another-—Motion for new trial denied. Jonathan Goodhue, et al. vs. Sidney Mason, et al.—Mo- tion to # je report of referees denied. Isaac Jones, et al. va. G.Cla: k, impleaded §e.—Judgment for plaintiff on the demurrer with liberty to defendant to plead de novo. Cireult Court. Before Judge Kent, Mary 22 —George G. Campbell vs. Ashael A. Denman.— This was an action brought to recover two per cent com- mission, for selling a house at $6000, te Garrett Smith.— The defence is that Mr. Denmen never employed Camp bell ; but that it was an ning interference by Mr. Campbell. Verdict for plai ). o "lark for plaintiff. i jelaon for defendant. at Amt Ld Wyliys Pea bee Alvah Rood vs John wactoay was an action of asaumpsit, or upon ® . lefendant agreed to & St iatiffa Fromfoo to 500 barr ranted to Loyd a bei Jged that they were not of the required qua wr secvereciinedancordingly. The defence les were sound and good as per war. illon. ir. Horace Dresser. For defence Mr. as usual is tl ranty, This For plaintiff Noyes. BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL. Philadelphia, {Correspondence of the Herald.) Pumapetrsia, May 22, 1843. Dear Bennett :— Yesterday was a beautiful day, neither too warm nor yet too cool. The youth and beauty ef our famed city formed themselves into parties and visit- ed the delightful suburbs on the margin of the ver- dant Delaware and the banks of the sylvan Schuyl- kill. ‘The steamers, both up and down the river, of which there were many, obtained a full comple- ment of passengers ; and whilst we observed no un- becoming mirth or levity infringe on the solemnity of the Sabbath, yet the buoyaney of soul, co essen- tialto health, and so appropriate im youth, beamed through every countenance. Afier a week’s tedious confinement in the warehouse and manufactories of a large city, who will deny the hard-working me- chanic the pleasure of ing upon the minds of his youthful family a just appreciation of the beau- ties of*ature—the works of the Subreme Bein: It Is not in churches and chapels alone that princi- ples of morality can be inculeated. The reverse is too frequently thecase. Wilham B. Doran, President of the Jefffergonian Temperance Society ,was hauled over the coalsat the police office this morning, for having indulged in a peculiar style of oratory, ata meeting in the market lace last Friday evening. He denounced the whole heay of tavern-keevers in the city, as so many “thieves and swindlers;” and in consequence of this anathemaa breach of the peace ensued, between the cold water legion and the disciples of Sir John Barleycorn. He was bound over to answer the charge of exciting a disturbance, at the next Quar- ter Sessions. ‘ A large batch of drunken and disorderly charac- ters, of every sort and size, were pulled up this merning, and were each and all very properly ae in suitable fines for the gross Sy deeb An interesting libel case was adjudged this morn ing. It was the affair arising out of some corres- pondence between Messrs. Monier and Knapp. The suit originated in a very indelicate manner. ‘“‘ As- signation houses,” ‘‘doctor’s preacriptions,” medi- cines, cures, distempers, &c., were the ingredients. The case was unfit for publication. Judge Jones summoned up very learnedly, and the jury returned a verdict for Monier, the defendant. The prosecu- tion has the satisfaction arising from the fool of having to “ pay the piper.” Respectfully yours. ‘Tworax. Sales of Stocks at Philadelphia Yesterday. 1 share North America Bank, 298; 2shares Louisville Bank, 743; 25 do. do. 75; $1000 United 81 Bank notes, 5 5 f, 654562 shares Penn Township Bank, 19}; 5.do. Phila- delphia Bank, 67}; 45 do. Reading Railroad, 19}; 115 do. do. 20; 275 do. Girard Bank, 44 After Board.—$100@ Cincinnati W Works 6's, 87}; 20 shares Manuf & Mechs’ Bank, 144; 20 do. Wilmington R R, 104; $2000 State 65’s, 1864, 454; 26 shares Wilmington RR, 8 61, 103; 16 do. Penn Township Bank. 194; $5000 St. Louis Bonds, 1849, int from 20th April, 97, $090 Lehigh Loan, 1845, 244. LATEST SOUTHERN SHIP NEWS. ADELPHta, May 22—Art Huldah West, Barker, NYork; ‘I’ ler, Saybrook; Iodine, Blew, Bridgetop, NJ. Cla, Gregg, Pern: 1C0+ TueatricaL Mov: The celebrated Ravel Family arrived last evening from Havana, in the ship Christoval Colon. {g-Hon. Cates Cusnina, Minister to China, are rived at Norfolk on the 19th inst.,in the steamer Jewess, frem Baltimore, and put up at French’s ho- tel. At llo’clock, Mr. Cushing visited Captain Parker, on board the Brandywine frigate, when salutes were fired at his going on board, and re- tiring. _—EEs 0G- GEN. TOM THUMB’S NEW PALACE AND fountain, at the American Museum, are surrounded b: crowds of wondering spectators—the Model of Paris claims a large share of attraction—and the performances are really delightful. Barnum is doing his business as no other Manager ever thought of attempting. 0G- THE CHARMING MISS ADAIR WAS RAP- turously received last night at Peale’* New York Museum. She possesses a voice of the utmost melody, and her style of singing is extremely chaste and finished. With such qualifications, backed by beauty of no ordi- nary description, we may safely venture to predict that she will become an especial favorite. Master Henry is a most surprising child, and is gifted with talent of the very highest order—he is excellent in all he does. Weeks’ Teh songs sre rich—he gives them with the true Irish idiom, such as none but a native can acquire. Miss Blanchard went through her Grecien exercises beauti- folly—her performance on the Musical Ginsses was h admired, and La Petite Cerito displayed her extraordinary abilities to the utmost advantage. en such attractions = pefeenee for one shilling, a full house may be safely on. 0gG- THE GRAND MENAGERIE.-HERR DRIES- BACH IN ALL HIS GLORY.—Here e only rational enjoyment in the city ; and thi aps the last day of the splendid exhibition of Elephants, Lions, Beors, Panthers, Tigers, Zebras, Arabian Camels, &c.— All to be seen in a splendid Pavilion, at the corner of Broadway and 13th street, and we firmly believe, that with the exhibition itself, and the most wonderful ex. ploits of Herr Dreisbach, many will be found to embrace an opportunity, that never, from the choice selection of animals, can be combined in one view. 0G DR FELIX GOURAUD’S POUDRE SUBTILE. 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The abundance of money is such that necessity for employment will keep stocks up forsometime. The same necessity may gradu- ally send foreign capital here for investment. The Se cretary of the Treasury recently gave notice of redemp- tion of the Treasury notes. 1t isnow understood that his views are to raise the means by issuing a five per cent stock, at a preminm, which it is not improbable that he will get, although capitalists are not now disposed to give it. On the other hand, an indication of the swelling tide of business isto be found in the fact that the mland in- surance at many of the offices exceeds that of the foreign riska—a remarkable indication of the exteat of the in- ternal trade and the growing affluence of the Western ‘States. It 16 to be hoped that no more abortive attempts will be made to negotiate government stocks in Europe. Tho mission of Col. Robertson was ene of the most destruc. tive to American interests that ceuld have been projec- ted. It is stated that a half per cent premium was offered to- day for the Ohio 7 per cent stock. Let the contractors de- mand their stock under the law, and dispose ef it them- selves. If they trust any State officers or brokers, their interest will sufter. Demand the stock at once. The American Exchange Bank, it is stated, has subscri- bed to the Illinois loan $300,000, being the amount of ca- nal bonds which it holds. There seems to be little doubt but that the remaining $1,300,000 will be taken up here andin Europe. In another column will be found the no- tice of the commissioners, to the effect that the books for the subscription will remain open at the American Ex. change Bark until further notice. It is stated that the Mechanics’ Banking Association have found their missing $4000 of specie. It was over paid to the Bankof New York. They are very lucky; but they had better take a fresh count, some more boxes may become locomotive. If the door is left open, boxes of apecie, like pigs, immediately spread all over the lot. The State Comptroller has notified the holders of the United States deposite fund, of which a call of 26 per cent ‘was postponed to October, 1941, that those who desire to pay the instalments, can do so at New Orleans. The Commissioners of the Exchange Bank have filed in the District Court the fubteau of their prececdings during the last twelve months, by which it appears, that exclusive of specie received, they have collected $300,000 in the notes of the bank ; thecirculation is consequently reduced by that amount. Since the public sale of Gas Bank stock by the commissioners of the Bank of Orleans, the Or- have fallen, and we now quote them 52 to 56 jollar. On Friday we ‘published the statement of the Bank of Commerce to the 8th May. The following is a compara: tive statement with that of the Bank Commissioners, Jan. 1, 1848, Baye 2,4 43,991 1963 68 415.279 282,801 43-732 366.10 1,410,526 33,807 » a 219,325 $6,053,040 $6,694,405 The movement of the leading items from July, have been as follows:— Loans § Dis, _ Cir, Deposites Specie. Joly 1942, 4d A 701,880 - 597 097 Jon, 1843, 2,777, 204,150 2,119,742 1,109 823 May 1843, 2,040,467 219,925 2,650,750 1,410,526 t of stock owned by the Directors, 258 760 Amount Qirowed bY ‘ 20 080 Excess borrowed by Directors, $10, Of the loans in May, there aretin round numbers $700," 000 in stocks, leaving $2,100,000, (which may or may not with a