The New York Herald Newspaper, June 29, 1843, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. a eS = = New York, Thursday, June 29, 1663, ——= —<————— The Great Sunker Hill Herald, Published on superfine paper, containing @ full account of the celebration of Bunker Hill, consisting of the de scriptions, and Mr. Webster's oration ; accompanied with five splendid engravings, comprising Ist. A rare and original view of the Battle of Bun- ker Hill, which took place on the 17th June, 1775; ex- hibiting the array of the American ey ed in deadly conflict with the British troops, tl cir salpe and ther forces. and. A view of the procession forming on Boston Com mon 8d. A view of the procession crossing Warren Bridge. 4th. A view of Bunker Hill Monument from the nerth, os it looked on the day of the celebration, with the Megs above and crowds below. oth. A view of Bunker Hill Monument from the south ern bay, as it looked on the quiet Sabbeth morning after the celebration. Agents will please transmit their orders before the edit tion will be sold, as the demand is unprecedented. The price, wholesale,to agents, $5 per hundred, or eight cents percopy. Retail, 12} cents. To be had at this office. Mr. O’Conngut AND THE Cask OF IRELAND.— Ata recent repeal meeting in Baltimore, a scene of great confusion occurred, in consequence of dif- ference of opinion respecting the best ceurse to be adopted in relation to Mr. O’Connell’s vexatious speech. Thus will it be all over. The apple of discord has been cast amongst the band of the pa- trietic friends of Ireland, and by the very hand which will enable it to create, to the fullest extent, the sad fruits of dissension and disaster. One good result will follow from this reaction movement. An accurate opinion of Mr. O’Con- nell’s character, and the value of his leadership, will become more extensively prevalent. We have no hesitation in saying that the cause of Ireland—a eause in which all the genuine friends of liberty turoughout the world, must feel the deepest inte- rest, and the warmest sympathy—has repeatedly been greatly retarded by the policy and the agita- tien of O'Connell. He wants that purity of soul— thet moral dignity—that genuine patriotism, which can alone give to any leader of the people the influ- ence, and the power, which guide the efforts of the people to success and triumph. Like the herd of political speculators amongst ourselves, who prate eternally about Jiberty and popular rights, but are as heartless and selfish as they are dishonest, the recognized leader of the oppressed Irish people, has a faithful regard for one individual only of the masses, to the vindication and extension of whose rights as men, and as members of a great social body, he professesto be devoted. Unsurpassed in cunning—well and long versed in the modes of con- ciliating and retaining the favor of the Irish pedple conscious of a firm hold on their affections, Mr. O’Connell has been enabled, time after time, to serve his own purposes, by sacrificing the interests of those who sustained him, in a manner which would have aroused the crushing indignation and reproof of the people, had the betrayer been less gifted as a demagogue—less skilled in the trade. The value of the services of Mr. O’Connell has been immeasurably over-rated. To the moral force of a great people, united in the determination to be free; and to the growing might of civil and re- ligious liberty have been owing those concessions from the British Parliament, which O’Connell is perpetually proclaiming as his individual achieve- ments. All that is now wanted on the part of the Irish people is united peaceful exertion. Let them get rid of the demogogues. Let them refrain from foolish swaggering about appeals to physical force. ‘Their cause is the cause of truth and liberty, and it must be successful. But it must be managed with discretion, and under the guidance of pure-minded, disinterested, faithtul leaders—men worthy to do and suffer in a work sanctified by the blood of Emmett. ‘Tue Arrroacn oF THE MiLLENNIUM.—It1s a bles- sed truth that genuine worth doesn’t always go un- rewarded. There has been terrible grumbling, since the days of Job, about the ingratitude of the world to its benefactors; but there’s a great deal more pathos or bathos than truth in the accusation. The judgment of mankind is, after all, tolerably discriminating and just. It knows what’s what, and Tue Case or Mas. Gi.wown.—Having had some Conversation with the poer untortenate now under suspicion of the murder of her husband, we were Particularly strack with the extreme simplicity and docility of her man er and conversation. In con- Versatioa she is entirely unreserved and exhibits evidence not only of now being, but ef having been from infancy, « perfect simpleton That she has been subjected to this to her most painful deten- on is extremely anfortenate, as the close solitary confinement and exclusion from all communication with hersex, is, ae we are awured, very far from what she has been accustomed to, and what, asa matter of coarse, she must feel mest keenly. Should atemale not be placed beside her to give her that lite assistance and soothing care which she re- quires? Another poiot oceurs to us as important in her case. We do notnow allude t> the proprie- ty or impropriety of the medical investigation now afoet as to the sapity or insanity—bat the idea of appointing physicians to this investigation whelly unacquainted with the greater part of the language the poor creature utters, is to us very absurd. One half of her conversation must be umntelligible to an American or an Englishman, and yet Americans are those appointed on this enquiry! Can these physicians comprehend the manner in which this creature was likely te have been reared, as to education, society, domestic relations, and the thousand trivial circumstances which should influ- ence their decision ? Would it not be wise then to include in this medical enquiry at least two Scotch physicians? There are several Scottish medical men in this city who hold positions of re’pectability,and in whom the public would con- fide, and who alone, im the opinions of all who give a moment’s reflection to this painful case, can be deemed adequate to the task imposed at present on these, altogether incompetent. Come now, let us have this matter properly arranged. Let this poor creature, now lying in prison, have a female attendant ; and let Drs. Caldwell and Cumming, or two other equally intelligent and respectable Scot- tish physicians, if they are at hand, be added to the commission entrusted with the duty of ascertaining the mental condition of this unfortunate person. Croton Waren Pires.—It very rarely occurs that an article can be offered tothe public, very greatly improved in quality, and ata much less price thanit has ever been manufactured for before. Yet this is now accomplished, and in an article too, of enor: mous consumption at the present moment, in which all land{ords are greatly interested, namely, in lead pipe for the conveyance of the Croton water. When the mode of making pipe in long lengths by perpendicular pressure was introduced, the process was considered the achme of perfection, because it wasthought that the column of melted metal had its atoms thus considerably compressed, which rendered it more compact, and of course more capable of additional resistance. The fact was overlooked thatthe lower part of the column, from its own specific gravity, would be much denser than the upper part of it, which would be subject to the extrinsic pressure only, and consequently that suca a pipe could not bear an equal pressure throughout the whole extent of its length, because unequal in density, which in practice proves to be the case. Still, however, it was an improvement on the an- cieat method of drawing lead pipe, which hasa tendency to separate its particles, instead of bring- ing them into closer contact. Science has recently, however, carried that im- provement to a peint of perfection never before hoped for or anticipated, whilst the cost of the arti- cle to the consumer is now materially diminished. A few days since we inspected a machine which hasbeen lately patented by a gentleman in this city, and is now in full operation, and we believe that a description of its operation will not be uninteresting. A bar of cold metal passes successively through three sets of grooved cylinders, being thus gradually brought down to the size of the pipe required. As it proceeds, each separate atom encounters a regu- lar and even pressure of several hundred tons throughout its whole length. It thus acquires an equal density in its formation, hitherto unattainable, and consequently very great additional strength and gives to the greatactors in the drama of public life an appropriate position, and laurels of suitable green- ness. The people of the United States are preparing, to our great satisfaction, to vindicate themselves from the opprebrious charge of neglecting the reformers of the nineteenth century. The editor of the organ of Charles Fourier—the zealous, steadfast, inte- rested advocate of the doctrines of association—the mouth-piece of Henry Clay and Albert Brisbane— has been nominated as a suitable candidate for the Vice Presidency of this republic. It is well worth one’s while to consider for sixteen seconds the claims of this new candidate for popular favor. Every body will admit that this world is as much in need of regeneration, as a tattered and shaking drageon from the swamps of Florida, or a country parson’s coat that has done serviee for twenty-four months of Sundays. Who isthere, though, thathas told us of it, with the punctuality of the rising sun, for nearly two years past?) Who but Horace Greely, of the Tribune? Byhis paper and his tongue—by precept and example—this man has been laboring, day atter day, in behalf of Fourier—the great apostle of the system, which is to obliterate for ever the corrupting influences ot the devil and the flesh, and create an universal Eden, in whicheven “‘old maids” are to be graciously received, “without note r comment.” If it had not been for the Tribwne the Fourierites, » this country,would long since have been reduced almost to a condition as impotent as that of a scro- tulous devourer of bran-bread. The Tribwne has of a verity breathed life into the nostrils of the sect; vad euch procreative love ‘ssurely not to be sneezed We rejoice then, that the disciples have disco- vered themselves to be worthy of the devotedness ealous regards of their enlightened and influ- Weshall watch this new Fourier Horticul- entia! patrons. movement with all imaginable interest tore is a very attractive study Wriemme.—The inte Whig Common Council abolehed the law restricting the business of public # to a certain number of individuals to be weig appointed by the Common Council. The preseat yemocratic administration have restored the old ow. A meeting was held yesterday at the Exchange © tevor of the no-monopely principle. About 100 It wae called at two o'clock, but ata men present quarter past two nothing had been done, and we ame away. Nor so srertp arren aut.—The respectable old ady « petticoats who presides over the columns of te Commercial Advertiser of this city, in speaking 4 Madame Castillan remarked that “she electri- ed her audience—to borrow a term from the y-a-liners.”” This shows that the creature has some sease—it he would borrow more frequently from the same source, he might establish a very respec table character for intelligence. Tee Deereect Arronsevenrr.—At an adjourned weeting of the County Court, held yesterday, after Jebate of two hours duration, the doors re thrown open, and Judge Ulshoefler read the their deliberations in the following terms: That this Court deems it inexpedient to ac> ation of James R. Whiting.” Whiting, therefore, continues, but with what atone we know not, to discharge the duties of » he has held for several years past wrcret residence in Hudson , in the 82d year of his On Monday, at bert Stewart, E gentleman who figured so much of late in the famous Alice Lispenard Will case. ae prckings tor the lawyers ANOTHER STORY ox ( Tammany.—Among other epaure upon old Tammany, anotherstory is going up Avams & Co. will please accept our thanks for eyeated map f Eastern papers in advance of mal durability, whilst the interior surface becomes es highly polished as a mirror. A piece of this pipe was attached to the hydrau- ic pump which withstood a pressure of 2600 lbs. on the square inch, without the least shadow of a swell, whilst a similar piece of hydraulic pressure lead pipe beganto swell at 1800 lbs." This was tole- rable proof of its superior density and strength. Many persons may possibly say, ‘‘ Well, as the average pressure of the Croton water is not above 53 lbs. on the square inch, a pipe that will stand 1800 Ibs. will answer every purpose, not taking the difference of price into account.” This isa mis- take. All lead pipe hitherto made has been inca- pable ef sustaining the concussive shock of the hy- drants. Most of them have burst, and in some lo- calities more than once. We have not calculated the exact pressure which takes place on all such occasions, as that depends on the size of the mains, and the length and diame- ter of the service pipes; but on the average, it is evidently above 2000 Ibs. per square inch, and Ser- rell’s pipe sustains a pressure of 600 Ibs. per square inch more than this, without the least indication of change. Another serious defect attendant on pipe made by perpendicular pressure, in a state of fusion is, that in order to form the bore, it has to pass the lateral supporters of a short core or mandrill, which cuts it longitudinally into several slips or pieces. These have to unite again in a semi-fluid state before it can become a pipe. Now these strips sometimes #0 imperfectly cohere that a plug will often split the pipe at the very joinings. Serrell’s pipe, on the contrary, remains entire through the whole process, and therefore free from such defects. Indeed a virtue the very re- verse accompanies it, as each pair of rollers it passes between brings its atoms into firmer and closer contact. The excessive density thus pro- duced is easily proved. Let any one cut the ends of both pipes with a knife. He will find it easy to pair offa shaving from the hydraulic pressure pipe, the substance of which is comparatively soft, but difficult to perform the same operation upon Ser- rill’s, the metal being much closer in its texture. and more condensed. On all the grounds we have mentioned, we are disposed to regard the new pipes as much prefera- ble to those made by the old process, and therefore commend them to public attention. Movements anp Dornas.—Governor Bouck took his departure from Albany on Monday, on his con- templated excursion through the river counties, and in compliance with the invitation of the democratic citizens of Westchester county. He travels in his own carriage, avoiding all parade, and making brief visits on the route. Gov. B, was to reach Mr. Van Buren’s Monday afternoon; and probably re- mained over night at Lindenwald. His arrange- ments are, to pass Friday and Saturday of the pre- sent week in Westchester. It is expected that he will spend the 4th of July in this city, after which he will spend a few days on Long Island ; and re- turn on the west side of the Hudson. The excur- sion, we do not doubt, will be an agreeable change from the confinement of official duty at the capital Col. Joseph W. Bouck, Private Secretary of th Governor, will have charge of the papers and busi- ness of the Executive department, during the ab- sence of Gov. Bouck from Albany. ‘ Hon. Alexander H. Everett is in the city, and has taken lodgings at the Astor House. Captain Stockton, of New Jersey, who is re- ported as the probable future Secretary of the Navy, is at the same hotel. Hon. E. A. Newton, of Pittsfield, Mass., is also at the Astor House. General Gaines and General Scott, are both in hike the first at Howard’s, the last at Cozzens’ Hote! Commodore Stewart, of the Navy, has returned to town, and taken up his quarters ‘at Bunkers, in Broadway. Hon. George Evans, Senator from Maine, arriv- ed in town yesterday, and is at the Astor House. Hon. Willis Hall, do., from Albany, at Howard’s, Tae Miurrany.—The thirst, or appetite, or rage tor military glory and renown in our great and glo- rious land of liberty and equal rights, is perhaps not much to be wondered at, when we reflect upon the fact of our descent direct line from a race of heroes who fought a glorious fight in the times tha‘ tried men's souls! It has often seemed to us some- thing like pity that many of oar well appointed and excellently disciplined volunteer or independent companies, could net have an opportunity to stem the torreat of the battle i che tented field, instead of wasting their energies .9 parading through Broad- way, and maneuvreing in Washington Square. Let us imagine, tor the purpose of illustration, that we see either of shove truly dashing companies, the City or the Light Guard, tramping up to the waist belt in the low and murky “ sposh” of the land of sun, sand and flowers! What a noble field doessweet Florida present for those whose vaulting ambition is hardly to be kept within the bounds of valorous discretion? There, amidst those wide out-spread prairies, those evergreen and perfumed hammocks, tose intermi- nable and thickest morasses—the wildest hopes may be realized, the hottest ambition may be sud- denly ceoled. ‘There are many now living, and many dead, who, if they could give utterance to their true sentiments, would bear usout in the assertion that the Seminole war has been, and yet will be, a marvellous refri- gerator for young valour. There is the City Guard, composed of the most gentlemanly and respectaple young men in the coun- try, and commanded by a gallant and worthy scion of one of our most noted and wealthy families. Every one of these young men is possessed ot ‘Honor And courage ; qualites that eagle plane Men’s souls,—and fit them for the fiercest sun 3 Which ever melted the weak waxen minas That flutter in the beams of gaudy Power ! Possessed of these twin qualities of greatness, no- thing could, of course, be more eminently grateful to these young men, than an opportunity to meet theircountry’s foe in an honorable field. But the fates forbid they should ever be called upon to do good service in such fields as Florida presents. But should it so happen in the course of time that the “stalwart Englisher” should find it in his heart to invade our Jand,—or should we have cause to seek justice with sword and bayonet, this same City Guard would gladly deploy its column in the thick- est of the fight. This company is composed not merely of holiday and fairweather soldiers, to deco- rate a pageant, or escort great men, but such soldiers as at a moment’s warning,would perform substantial service. The generous rivalry existing among the military companies of our cities, is calculated to insure the most beneficial and gratifying results. It tends to the more full and perfect organization of our citizen soldiery, and prevents the necessity of entailing upon our land that most obnoxious establishment, a standing army. For at a moment’s warning, an im- mense multitude can be called together, either to quell domestic insurrection or to oppose the agres- sion of a foreign enemy. The frequent parades, drills, &c. to which the better class of our indepen- dent companies submit themselves, qualify them the more properly for any duty that in the course of time they may be called on to perform. In common with the body of our quiet and peace-loving citizens, we most heartily and cordially wish every possible success to the citizen soldiers. Tue InrLvenza.—Many very sensible people in this city, and amongst them several of our very sen- sible physicians, entertain the opinion that the pre- vailing epidemic was occasioned by the use of the Croton water. It is rather a work of supereroga- tien to attempt the enlightenment of sensible peo- ple, but we would beg to remind those te whom we at present allude, that the influenza is dispensing its favors in cities not blessed with the Croton water. In Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Albany, and many other places, great numbers are laboring under the epi- demic. It seems also that it is now assuming a much more serious form, and several fatal cases are reported. Fair ladies, and ye of the bearded sex, avoid the pleasant night breeze, as it so wooingly vi- sits your cheeks at the open windows. Orthodox hours—light food—the cold,betimes the vaper bath— and an easy conscience, are the best possible pre- ventives of the influenza. Tur WeatHeR.—The weather still continues most oppressively hot, not only in this city, but in all parts of the country from which we have heard.— Atlo’clock P. M. on Saturday, the thermometer in Baltimore stood at 87 degress. At Philadelphia on Friday, at3P.M., it was at 93degrees. The mercury at Boston on Thursday, at 2 o’clock, stood at 90 degrees in the shade. At Poughkeepsie on Tuesday, the mercury in the thermometer stood 94 degrees in the shade. Country Resrpence.—By an advertisement in our columns to-day, it will be seen that a very de- sirable country residence and farm in New Jersey, are offered for sale. The mansion-house is yery elegant—the location singularly convenient, and the surrounding scenery presents great attractions. The terms will, we understand, be accommodating, and for a gentleman-farmer, a retired merchant, or any other person desirous of enjoying the plea- sures ofa country life, we do not know a better chance of attaining their wishes than that now presented. Dictionary or Greek AND Roman ANTIQUITIRS— By Dr. Smith, edited by Dr. Anthon.—The Harpers have published, in one large 8vo volume of 1124 pages, illustrated bynearly 600 spirited outline en- gravings, a ‘Dictionary of Greek and Roman Anti- quities,” prepared by twenty of the best scholars of G. Britain—among them Dr. Wm.Smith,the Editor, and Professor Long, of Cambridge, and revised and enlarged by Dr. Anthon, of our own Columbia College. This work is the most complete that has everbeen published on the subject. It comprises all that is known respecting the amusements, do- mestic economy, entertainments, dress, flrniture, utensils, tools, vehicles, servants, rural economy, funerals, monuments, public assemblies, games, shows, and exercises, government, revenue, law, trade, citizens, military affairs, armour, naval af- faire, artsand sciences, canals, roads, aqueducts, weights and measures, medical affairs, money, mu- sic and musical instruments, painting, statuary, manners and customs, We. &c. of the Greeks and Romans. These matters are treated of in a popu- lar style, and while with the classical student thi work will supersede the meagre compilations here- tofore in use, the general reader will derive a vast fund of interesting and useful information, such as he may obtain from no other quarter. Funera or Dr. Hacan.—The funeral was an- nounced to take place at 4 o’clock, P. M. Thursday, on the morning of which day the assassin left Vicks- burgh,attended by a number of the Doctor's enemies armed with pistols and knives. Long before the hour appointed for the funeral, the planters, mecha- nics, and all from the coustry, who could arrive in time, beganto assemble to pay their last sad tribute of respect to the defender of their rights. Great ex- citement prevailed. The Rev. Mr. Woodsdelivered the funeral sermon, and seldom has there been witnessed a more affecting scene. The tears of aflection were feelingly and freely shed. secemeenceeanennirtmmendh Navat.—The U. 8. sloop of war Boston, Captain Long, at Oahu, March 11, was to sail first wind for Boston via Valparaisor The U. 8. sloop of war May rion, four days from Norfolk, anchored in Boston harbor, the evening of the 26thinst. She is to go into the Dry Dock for repairs. The following officers are attached to her:— ‘Thomas W. Brent, Lieutenant Commanding; Oliver 8. H George J.'Wyche, and Carter B. Poindexter, St. George Noland, Master; Dan‘el C: mm; Wm. A. Christian, Purser; J. Win- Ausistant Surgeon; E. Lloyd Winder, Walter De Lacy, Professor of Mathe H. Hay wood, J. McRoberts, R. 1, Midshipmen; George Wil- , Gunner; Joseph Overman, er. m Buenos Ayres.—By the arrival of the bark Eunomus, Gapt. Mansfield, we have advi- ces from Buenos Ayres to the 29th of April. Business was very dull. Hides were scarce and high. . Mr. Frazer, of the firm of Zimmerman, Frazer & Co , of Buenos Ayres, sailed from that port May 7, for New York,intending to settle here as a resident, having retired from business. The marriage of the Prince of Joinville had been celebrared in grand style. Monte Vigo, April 22d.—From the correspon- dence of the British Packet we take the following: You have, doubtless, been amused at the vagaries of the Nacional, in its description of the heroic bravery of the battalion of English Riveristas now in arma here. The sly rogue of an editor makes the number of this battalion amount to 25 rank and file, whereas It never consisted of more than 15 seamen, late of Coe’s squadron. Their Co- lonel bears the cognomen of “Cockney Sam,” who was once a waterman on the River Thames. The battalion is now reduced to some eight rank aud file. The Britannia has not yet condescended to notice these warriors. Its editors declare they would not “march through Coventry with them.” The “ Gaceta,” of 27th inst., contains the eostedtage i sitting on the 14th ult. The drait of a from the Committee of Constitutional Affairs, in to the message of the Government, was read. It wasin tenor, that the tine Confederation in its relations with other nations, confining itself to precise ot right, and abstaining from any sort of inter- ference in their domestic and foreign affairs, certainly ex- pected like conduct, and could not brook any thing in the shape of dictation. ‘It was yet young in the career of in- dependence, but it had on ‘many trying occasions given proojsofmanly energy. Now, forthe first time, all Argentine Provinces were united. This inestimable b! , the authors of all the miseries which the Republic endured was not yet terminated,and until this was the case, the House could not yield to the request of H. E. to yresign office. It weil knew bis sufferings, his un- wearied attention to publie affairs, and would, if it were possible, relieve him therefrom, but the coun- i try needed him now mere thanever. It felt that it had nothing to fear whilst the “ Great Rosas” was at its head; therefore, were the House to admit his resig- nation, the triumph to his enemies—to the ene- mies of the confederation and of America—weuld be great indeed. The house ought not to lend itself to an act which would cause such malignant joy,nor incur the responsibility of the evils which must ensue. H. E. no other alternative but to resign himself to the will and Bertie int necessities of the peopl \d this great sacri- ice was decidedly expected from him. After the reading of the communication. several mem bers spoe. Senor Eustaquio Torres, dwelt upen the circumstance that by the policy pursued ty Governor Rosas. all provinces were now united in fraternal bonds. He spoke of the offers made by E: ind and France to put an end to the war which the confederation so justly and neces- sarily wages against tho uturper of the Banda Oriental, and said, that the House, as the organ of the nation, had declined to admit so incomprehensible a mediation, which must have placed peace at an immeasurable dis- tance, averring that the two high powers had been de- ceived by false information from interested persons, that only weak governments yielded to inconsiderate pre- tensions, and that the Argentine Confederation felt that it could and ought to uphold its independence. Senor Garrigos said, that to repair the ravages commit- ted by those monsters, the wnitarians,a government, not only firm and persevering, but one possessing full powers to act with promptitude and energy was required. Those qualities were combined in that great Republican, Don Juan Manuel de Rosas—his countrymen had reposed un- limited and weil merited confidence in him, and the Re- presentatives, in accordance with the wishes of their constituents, had invested hit. with the whole power of the State. Senor Baldomero Garcia said, for the first time since the emancipation of this country from the dominion of Spain, the Argentine family enjoyed the blessing of being uni- ted. During the administration of the illustrious Dorrege when the greater part of the provinces acted in unison, there were yet two dissentients. Now all are federated— all, without exception. Domestic peace is the greatest been on earth, and peace, for the first time, the tine Confederation now enjoys; thanks to the exertions of citizen Rosas. The Hon. Member then spoke on terms of high reprehension of that adi : tion which, pretending to promote civil and military re- form, and reduce the expenses of the State, threw a number of persons out of employ who had no other occu: pation to fly to, not only putting others in their places but augmenting the burthens which pressed upon the Province by a host of employees in the new and great de- partments of civil engineers, museum, garden of plants, &c. Kc. lie also spoke of the eclesiastical reform of the same administration as being at once cruel and injurious, and of its proposition to raise a loan of twenty millions o} dollars in aid of Spain, at the time se was invaded by the Duke D’Angouleme, also, that thissame unitarian minia- try had saddled the country with an Engtish loan, raised under futile and fallacious promises. It is true that the Jaw of 19th August, 1822, oe loan expressed, that its object was to make a secure harbor to this city, andto provide it with streams of running water, and construct three towns between it and Patagonia; but none of these promises have been fulfilled. Rio de Janeiro, [Correspondence of the Herald.} Rio ve Jango, May 13, 1843. My Dear Sim— A few dayssince, in perusing a file of your popular journal, J was greatly surprised to observe a letter dated United States ship Delaware, port of Rio de Janeiro, September 25th, 1842, cigned “Perry,” and purporting to represent an affray that had just occurred here between a purser of one of the ves- sels of war and the naval storekeeper. The purser alluded to was Edward Bessel, of the United States schooner Enterprize. The statement made by your correspondent “Perry” being so distant from the truth, I am, (having been an eye-witness of the afiray,) induced to give you a true statement of the facts, and leave it to your own just sense of honor to correct it in your columns. i Purser Bissel contracted a bet, which he lost. ‘When payment was demanded, he at first avoided it by stating that when he left New York he was greatly in debt, and that he had remitted all the funds that he could spare, but would call shortly and pay it. Some months passed—still no payment. When again dunned, he remarked that he would only pay one half of it, sueh being the agreement he had made with the original holder of the bet. Upon that gentleman being addressed on the subject, he replies, and brands the purser ‘“‘a lying scoundrel.” Finally, this honorable purser agrees to pay forty-five dollars for the sixty; and when this payment was demanded he again refuses payment, and made use of such language that Mr. Yates immediately pulled his nose and slapped his face. A few blows passed, when the parties were parted, this honorable purser going into the middle of the street,wishing to have a st fight. Mr. Yates reminded him that the public street was no place for gentlemen to settle disputes; that he was to be found at any time, and was ready to give him any honorable satisfaction he might re- uire. This occurred in front of our Exchange. Having been an eye-witness of the whole transac- tion, and well acquainted with the particulars that led to it, has caused me to give you the particulars in justification of a gentleman I have known for years, and one that I am confident would shun all encounters, but still, at the same time, would never allow any one to trespass upon his rights as a gen- tleman and a man of honor. Yours, truly. CommencemeNT.—The annual commencement of the New York University will take place to-day at the Mercer street church. An oration by Alexander H. Everett, Esq, and poem by Mr. George H. Col- ton will be delivered. A Gtoomy Brainninc.—The “new drama” at the Tremont Theatre wasn’t very successful after all. The “Learned Blacksmith” had not nearly as good an audience as the “intellectual pig” the last time he appeared atthe Museum, and the whole performances went off very tamely. The fact is, allsorts of theatricals are declining; and as zeal is now-a-days tempered with a good deal of pecu- niary discretion, there isnot much reason to anti- cipate a very successful career for the new man- agement at the Tremont. Musreau.—The Seguins,Mre. Bailey and Shrivall concluded ‘their engagement at the Baltimore Theatre last week, and gave a Concert atthe As sembly Roomson Monday evening, which attract- ed a brilliant audience. They proceed to Cincin- nati under the auspices of Chippendale, at the Na- tional Theatre. Russell is about to visit Albany, and meet his usual good fortune. Ninio’s.—Mr. Burton, who has eaused consider- able merriment to thore who have attended the Garden during his engagement, takes a benefit this evening, and has placed a most attractive bill be- fore the public. Animal Magnetism, with some very droll exoeriments in Mesmerism, a new locay song of “1843;” a Sketch from Charles O’Malley, and the assistance of Mises Ayres, Miss Horn, Mr. Walcott, and Fuller, willensure Mr. Burton a good audience. Here is a most amusing variety offered, and as thisis the lost night of the vaudevilles, the opportunity of visiting the establishment ought not to be missed. Bowery Ampurreatre.—The “Sprite of the Silver Shower” was performed last night toa full and fashionable audience, and greeted with well merited applause. It will be repeated to-night, to gether with the usual variety of beautiful equestrian feats, and other ring performances. The arrange: ments for comfort are superb, and the house as cool as the open air City Intelligence. Potsce.—Not a case of striking interest was heard be. fore the police yesterday. Several grand and petit lar- cenies of ordinary character were discovered, out neither evinced any peculiarity of crime. Court of Errors, Jens 28.—Van Santvoord and others, vs. Milton St. John. ~The} arguments in this case, commenced yesterday, were Cont/nued and closed by Mr. D Graham end Mr. Weel soe the decision was postponed until December. Nathan G. Burgess, for plaintitts In Error vs. John D. Abbott and Eugene Ely.—Mr. Watson opened for the plaintiffs in error in this case, and he was followed by Mr. Graham and Mr. Wood. It was an action of debt brought by Abbott aad Ely against Bur- gess alone, in the Superior Court of New York, on a judg- ment docketed in Ohio, against Burgess and one Crane. Instead of pleading the nen-joinder in abatement, Burgess demurred generally; but the Superior Court held that the non jeinder could only be ‘availed of by aplea in abate- ment, and the Supreme Court affirmed that decision. The case was now brought up to the highest court, but the decision will not be given before December.) Ceurt of Common Pleas, Before Judge Inglis, Jone 28.—Neville vs. Brouwer and Spencer.—We have previously stated, in briet terms, the point emuraced in this cause, and we are now enabled to add that the jury found for the defendants. It will be recollected that it was an action of tres) brought by a tenant against his landlord aad the officer eauarel, ioe levying, as was alleged under a defective warrant Wellington vs. The City Corporation.—This action was tried for the third time, for the purpose of recovering compensation for injurtes received seme tim e, by the overthrow of the plaintiff from igh, occasioned byaquantity of rubbish having been lett in one of the streets of this city. The question which appeared to be of primary importance, was whether the rubbish had not been leftin the street by the ewner of the property near which it lay, and if so, whether the Corporation had not @ good defence to this action, unless the jury were satis- fied that their officers had been culpable in allowing the rabbish to liethere. The jury not agreed upon their verdict. John Connis v8. John B. Dunham.—This wasan action brought by aa pprentice against a master, for a breach of covenant in his indentures of apprenticeship. The apprentice was bound for seven years to learn the art, trade, and mystery of piano forte making, and three years have been suifered to e! f the master’s covenant, confined to the making and varnishing of cases only. fence was not obtained, as the Court adjourned during the progress of the trial. WONDERFUL.—Tom Thumb is as popular as ever at the American Museum, He is the only curiosity in the world that the eye does not tire in beholding, but the more heisseen the more interesting he grows. His engagements forbid his remaining long, and therefore he takes his benefit next Saturday. Performances by Mr. Harrington and others. Look out for a great display there on the 4th. @@-THE HALF A MANAND MALF A MONKEY, causes crowds of visitors to flock to Peale’s Museum— never before has such a curiosity been exhibited in New York; language is scarcely competent to describe his pe: culiar construction. He must be seen to be appreciated. He is a phenomenon. {G- HOBOKEN.—The proprietor of the Pavilion, Ely” sion Fields, in addition to his Concerts a la Musard, has entered into an engagemeut with the celebrated Mr. Hood, who will this day make a terrific ascension on the rial cord in front of the Pavilion. Professor Garvy will also appear on the crescent cord, with his son, who has ined so much notoriety for his daring feats that he has natyled the Young Gladiator. Tae beautiful walks of Hoboken at any time are sutticient to entice crowds to this place, but the above announcement, we think, will greatly augment the number. OG BATHING AT SIX CEN I'S.—Rabineau’s Swim ming Bath fer Men and Boysonly, at the foot of Morton street, N.R., is now open for the season at the moderate charge of six cents; a beautiful run ef fine pure water, ‘The public generally are iavited this day free of charge. SIRJ. FROISSART’S CHRONICLES OF THE MIDDLE AGES, No. 3, splendidly embellished with en- ravings, is thisday pablished at the office of Books for the People, 30 Ann street. It is the cheapest as well as most ‘able historical work ever issued, and should be purchased by every person of taste and education. Price 26cents. ‘To be completed in ten numbers, with 120 fine engravings. STRICKEN DOWN BY HUNDREDS.—Nearly half our citizens are afflicted with the prevailing epide- mic. Let those who are suffering fromit, attack the cough and catarrh by which it is accompanied with Peters? Cough Lozenges, and the bilious symptoms of the disor- der, with that mild but unrivalled cathartic, Peters? Ver gotable Pills, and they will very speedily be enabled to attend to their usual avocations.. The Vegetable Pills, if Veins) A St ho have so far been exempt from the complaint, will uaquestionably act as a preventive, by imparting such vigor tothe stomach and liver as will en- able them to resist the influences of disease. Be wise in time. Princip2l office 126 Fulton street, cor. Nas Moore, 187 Hudson st.; A. 8. Jordan, 2 Milk st. Bost North Sixth st., Philadelphia; G. Dexter, Albany. 0G MY HEAD WILL SPLIT.—This has become a very common expression, but since the virtues of Dr. Sherman’s Camphor Lozenges have become known but few persons who will avail themselves of their benefits complain long, for they give relief in from 5 to 10 minutes, in the most inveterate cases. ‘I shall faint,” says ano- ther, the heat is so gest and] have such a painful sensation at the pit ofthe stomach. Oh, if I could but get afew ef Sherman’s Camphor Lozenges, I should find im- mediate relief. They are the thingMthey act immediate- ly, and I never, in the warm season, will be again caught without them. ' Why should any one suffer, when for the small sum of twenty-five cents they can avoid it. Dr. Sherman's warehouse is No. 106 Nassau street. Agents, 110 Broadway, 1¢ Astor House,227 Hudson, cor Spring st.; 188 Bowery, 77 East Broadway, 85 William street, €9 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. §g- TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD :— Sin,—In the report of the proceedings of the Common Council, published m your papet on the 27th inst, it Is stated thatthe Comptroller made a communication statin that “Joseph Britton, Collector of the 15th Ward, hel not handed over the moniescollected by him.” That the public may not be misled by this mistatement, I would state that the amount assessed upon the 16th Ward, $202,725 25, together with $312 44 of interest, hes been accounted for with the old Comptroller and Treasurer, C. W. Lawrence, Esq., whose receipts I hold, with the pene of $183, which I have retained on the following grounds:— ‘The Board of Supervisors have been applied to, to al- low a compensation tothe Collectors for collecting the State Tax;'no provisions having yet been made for t purpose, the Collectors met, and all agreed that they would retain from the interest money in their han age on the State Tax equal to the per centag |, John M. ion; 90 collecting the City Tax, and until the Board of Super- visors should determine whether it should be allowed or not. The law authorizes the Collectors to retain their compensation for collecting. Tretained the above 183 dollars for the purpos stated, which ready and able to pay whenever it hall be settled that [ am to pay it over; and which I shall doon the decision of the Board of Supervisors, without any appeal. Why I should be selecte1 out trom among all the Collectors, ;who, with a few exceptions, are similarly situated, Mrs. Comptroller Smitb, 1 sup) knows—I don’t. JOSEPH BRITTO: 8; THE GENUINE EXTRACT OF SARSAPA RILLA from 21 Courtlandt street, went off yesterday with a perfect rush; in fact, fester than it could be put uj id more than twenty persons came back f having first bought one bottle to ti know, it alwry: liked by those who it, and it is also put at a reasonable price viz. 50 cents per bottlo, $4 per dozen. To be had only at 21 Courtlandt street. Agent in Brooklyn only, Mrs. Iton street. P.8.—A medical pamphlet c: is, which all will find interesting and valuable, at the store, and also of our agents. PROFESSOR VELPEAU’S CELEBRATED PILLS, for the cure of Gonorrhea or Gleet. This inval- uable specific for those distressing complaints, has been the fruits of twenty-five years experience of Professor V., in the hospital of Le Charite, in Paris, and pronounced by the unanimous voice of the medical protession of all coun. tries, as the only remedy known to perform acure in all constitutions. Sold in boxes containing hundred pills, $lieach. W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. ae and consulting rooms o! the College, 97 Nassau ret. N.B. Country patients can obtain a case containing a sufficient quantity of Professor V.’s remedy, with full di- rections for use, by addressing the agent of the College (post paid) giving a full description ofthe complaint, and enclosing $3. A cure guaranteed. 0G- THE UNRIVALED TONIC MIXTURE—Pre- pared by the College of Medicine and Pharmacy of the city of New York, for the cure of all forms of Dyspepsia, loss of appetite, debility, lnssitude, derangement of the nerves, nervous headache, indigestion, and_all symptoms attending a weakened constitution. The College con: dently recommend this grateful and valual eminently adapted for the invigoration o| tem, and the complete cure of all those distressing effiic- tions for which it isthe appropriate remedy. ‘To all per- sons suffering from the present overheated state of the at mosphere, tlsis celebrated mixture will be found truly in- bove vigorating. Sold in large bottles $2 each, small do $1, in cases containing half a dozen $5, carefully packed, and sent to all parts-ol the Union. W. 5. RICHARDSON, Agent. Office any consulting rooms of the College, 97 Nassau street. THE GENUINE EXTRACT OF SARSAPA- RILLA, GENTIAN AND SARSAFRAB, prepared and sold by the College of Medicine and Pharmacy ofthe city of New York, for the radical cure of all diseases arisin from am impure state of the blood, viz: Scrofu Rheum, Ringworm or Teter, blotches or pimpl face or body, Rhumatism, m: easus arising from an injudicio purely vegetable Ulcers, and all. d of mercury. Th tract is prepared under the superin- tendence of the first medical men in the city,and now uni- versally prescribed by the medical faculty throughout the States as possessing all the curative properties of the different vegetables it 18 composed of in the highest con. centrated form. Sold in single bottles, 75 cents each, in cases containing half a dozen, 3,50, in do containing 1 do- zen, $6, carefully packed, and sent to all parts of the Unio W. 8. RICHARDSON, Age _bitice and consulting rooms of the College 07 Na street. sively known. ho has a harness show! apply, ae it Keapa it pliable, and will not crack oF blister. Its eifeots are just the same on carriage tops, and render hoots and shoes entirely impervious to water. ‘To be had by the gallon or single bottle only at 21 Courtiandt st, BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL. The Hon, James Madi Porter, Secie of War, and the Hon. C. ‘A. Wiekliffe: Post Muster General, have returned to Washington. The Hon. J. C. Spencer, Secretary of the Trea- sury, gives motice that the coupons, attached to the Certificates of Stock issued by the United States, for interest, becoming due on the Ist ot July, will be paid on presentation at the Bank of the Metro- polis, Washington. They may be remitted through any of the Depositories of the Government. Laresr rrom Yucatan.—Captain Wright, of the schooner Denmark, arrived in port yesterday from Sisal, having left Merida on the 8th instant. Up to the latest dates Gen. Ampudia had not abandoned the sicge of Campeachy, although the Mexican soldiers were deserting daily in increased numbers. ‘The Commissioners had left Yucatan for Mexico to agree on a basis fora treaty of peace, but the terms proposed were not known. Business on the coast was dull. Cem. Moore was in Campeachy, and the Captain informs us it was the general opinion that he was blockaded there by the Mexican squadron.—N. O. Bulletin June 20. Navy Orpers.—Midshipman J. Wilkinson, to the receiving ship Pennsylvania; Lieut. J. D. Fer- ris, leave six months; Master T, Goin, leave four months; Midshipman J. G. Strain, order to Mace- doman revoked. Sales of Stocks at Philadelphia yesterday, $150 State 67%, 1846, 60; $6¢0 Wilmington 6's, 1855, 71; 19 shares Schuylkill ‘Navigation, 44; 6 do Commercial Arter Boann.—$224 State 57s, 1839, 47; $100 do 1870, 47; $196 do 185, 47; $352 do 1854, 47; $125 do 1864, 47; $15,000 do 1864, b5p, 48; 100 shares Northern Bank Ky, 82; 12do Camdenand Amboy , $7. a LATEST SOULBERN SHIP NEWS. HILADELPHIA, Jane 28—Arr Dandy, (Mr) Petty, Nassan, NP Brookhaven, Pauderson: J W Smith Javie sok Nando: us, Driscoll, NY: ‘Cld Washington, Bishop, ‘Matanzas; RK. oper. Sheed, Pernambuco, aLtimone, Ji 27—Arr Marine, Vennard, belle, (8) Ht n, Towne, Ponce: Galt, St Thomas € Ingsion, Boston; Merchant, Eilery, Port Spain, Trim, Demerara, ALRXANDRIA, June 26—Sld Dodge, NYork. Ricumonp, Jane 27—8id ‘Pus ‘ork. NoaFoux, June 26—Arr Pant I ie AB City, NC. J Soners, West indies, Witatinarox, NC. Jane 2i—Cla Hudson, Martin, Curieoa; Sapph re, (Br) Cook, Antigua, VANNAH, June 2—Arr Geor Rover, Arey, Boston. Cld Caroliae Swasey, "| Sd Atlautic, (Br) Robinson, Cors; Caroline, Gilkey, neko, Kelly, NYo k. Moniue, June 2I—Cid Margaret Johnson, Glasgow; Cunard, Literpool. New Ontuans, June 20—Arr Olbers, [Bre], Eeter, Ham. burg; Keuh now, N York; Jalia & Helen, Bartlett, Sisal, Be Bs Elizabeth Frith, Pe pool. au 5 Ss ae jun, Ryder, Sid Coquette, id ewark, Merwin, NYork; Arc tha Washington, Stevens, Le.dou. THE FOLLOWING SEEMS ALMOST INCRE- DIBLE, but it can be proved on the spot:—A young man in the store of Mesars. Comstock & Co , 21 Cortiundt street, ran a steel pen clear through his hand, so that the handle was pulled through; bes.des, the pen was full of ink, and left it in the wound. The pain from it was most excru- ciating, until the Magical Pain Extractor was applied, when it was completely stopped in two minutes. Any one can see his hand at the store. It Is also as good in burng, scalds, old sores, ulcers, stops mortification, pain in nd willcure sore and inflamed wn to all who may wi who are stubborn and will not be convinced by facts, suffer and welcome. In censequence of a counterfeit, the true can be had only at 21 Courtlandt street. Agent in Brooklyn, 139 Fulton street. 0G@- THE PARISIAN ALTERATIVE MIXTURE prepared by the Collego of Medicine and Pharmacy for the cure of Primary or Secondary Syphi i ful alterative is composed of a Lombin remedial agents, which exercise a specific effect on these terrible afflictions. A cure in_all cases be guaran. teed ifthe directions be implicitly followed. In secon. dary eruptions, ulcers, pains in the bones, venereal sore throat, &c., this mixture will be foundto be invaluable. Sold in large bottles $2 ea in small bottles $1; incase containing half a dozen, $6, carefully packed and sent to all parts of the Union. Office and consulting rooms of the College, 97 Nassau street. W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. MONEY MARKET. Wednesday, June 28—6 P. M. The new Governmennt 6 per cent loan, 10 years torun, has been taken mostly by John Ward & Co. at 101 1-100 per cent; one Jet of $100,000 wastaken at 102, showing the prevailing belief of acontinued abundance of meney— ‘There was little or no competition, * appears, for this stock,notwithstandmg which it produced a premium, although ithas but ten yearsto run. It is now 6months since the United States 6 per ct. loan was taken at about per. That steck is now 15} prem. cash, and there were time sales at 117. The taking of that stock gave an im- petus to the market which has since been sustained gen- erally, At the Board Illinois rose 4; New York 6's ef 1962, 4; Ohio, }; Long Island, }; Harlem fell }; Indiana, 1 per cent. ; At the New Board Kentucky roso 4; Illinois }. The Ohio and Kentucky interest money for July ison hand. The plenteousness of money has enabledthe for- mer State to get through. The bad management ef the State last year sunk its stock to 5@ cents on the dollar, and the stock is now the Jewest dividend paying steck on the list. It is a 6 per cent stock,and is at 9@ on the day thata United States 6 per cent stock is taken at 2 per cent Premium. The evil with the State is, that it never passes direct tax laws to pay its interest, but gives the auditor the option, if he cannot borrow enough. This is a great irregularity. The Great Western is anxiously looked for. She may be here to-morrow. The whele state of financial affairs in the Union pre- sents an appearance of great stability and uniformity.— Every description of property is improving in value, un- less it may be bank stoek, which, owing to the present and prospective dullness of commerce, dependent upon bank credits, are declining. The great source of nation. al prosperity, viz. ngricultural products are slowly strug- sling egainst the oppression of the new tariff, and rising in value. On impreved prices in the interior depends all the real trade of the country. Those prices rise in pro- portion to the extent with which the surplus can be dis- posed of abroad ; and those foreign sales depend upon the imports. The operation of the tariff is to destroy the mo- ney value of the whole production. The effect ef strict. ly revenue duties, isto procure a fair remuneration for the surplus, end thereby to raise the value of the whole ricultural produce. Theprinciple which induced the old Dutch East India company to consume by fire their surplus import of spises, in order to sustain the value of the rest, applies to the products of this country. Those products are agricultural, and the propertion of the pop- ulation employed in that pursuit, is 3,700,000 out of 6,000,- 000 of active persons. Now, asurplus is annually pre- daced beyond the capacity of the inhabitants to consume ‘The protectionists say that surplus must not be export. ed. On the old Datch system it would be wise to con sume the overplus by fire, as for instanee, the wheat crop of 1836, according to the census, was $4,000,000 bush els; in 1840 there were exported, mostly to England, equivalent to 11,000,000 bushels of wheat,or nearly 12 per centof the crop. The average export price of that year was $5 87, and in the succeeding year, although the pro. duction was known to be larger, the price ruled $1 60 per bbl.fiour higher throughout the Union,and the export was Jess. $1 50 per bb]. was equal to an improved money value of $86,000,000 on the production ; yet the currency of 1941 was more contracted than that of 1840. The valueef the exports of 1840 was about $10,000,000. Hence, if that quantity had been destroyed the farmers would have been gainers by $26,000,000 in the impreved money value ofthe remainder. Instead however of wantonly destroy- ing the surplus,they ask only to get a8 much foreign pro- ductions for it 8 they can. From Eugland they obtained as much manufactures in return as would cost them here $12,000,000. This the 300,000 persons engaged in domes- tic manufactures, operating through Congress, forbid. The tariff prevents any goods from being received in re~ turn, and consequently the whole agricultural produc- tion junk in money value so low, that the whole trade of the country is paralyzed, At the extraordinary low pricesto which produce has fallen since 1841, some outlet can be found for specie re. turns, and this is producing some elevation in rates. With this improvement the elastic energies of the people reco- ver their wonted vigor and buoyancy. The values of State stock return with the improved ability of the peo- ple to pay taxes. The superior quantities of produce which pass over the great avenues oftrade to market, in- creases the value of cerporate companies, which for the most part are now in the hands of wealthy men,at rates which will yield exorbitant incomes on the investment, if the works declare but a small dividend onjthe original oa pital. For instance, the Harlem Railroad is held by men ata cost of $12per share, who are conducting the road in amanner, which, with the rapid advancemant of all de- scriptions of business, it is said, will give a dividend of 2 per cent on the capital within the year. This «mall divi- dend will give @ per cent on the investment. This is an instance of the rapid manner in which property, besed upon actual business, at present prices, will accum —@ with the growth of trade. The restrictive policy of the United States in regi ty its foreign trade has been exceedingly injurious to\ i. interests, It isa singular fact that since 1920, alth gm) the population of the Union has doubled, the ex = with theexception of cotton, have not increased at}