The New York Herald Newspaper, July 12, 1843, Page 2

New York, W: uly 12, 1843, Sanaroca Srainos.—Our readers will please bear in mind that the Herald can be obtained daily, on the arrival of the cars, from Mr. Lewis, opposite the United States Hotel. Lansinanunon, N. ¥.—The Herald can be had ef Mr. Lowis, Rensselaer House. Subscribers leaving their ad- ress will be served regularly. Me. D. Lyatan, Middletown, 'Conn., is Agent forthe Herald, of whom may be obtained copies of the Daily and Weekly Herald. Sine Sina, N.Y. Kixasron, N. Messrs. Stanton & Co. Mr. Z. Waller. Tue Loss or Tux Co.umpia—Tue Danorrovs NaviGation From Hatirax To Boston—CHAancE OF | THe Port or Emparxarion or THR CuNARD LINE OF Sreamsuirs —The intelligence of the wreck of the Columbia, and the miraculous preservation of the crew and passengers from death in one of its most appalling (orms, will effectually open the eyesof all disinterested persons, on both sides of the Atlantic, who were disposed to question the soundness and | truth of the opinions which we have [so frequently expressed of the selection of Boston as the destina- tion of the Cunard line of steamships. Let us tura for « moment to a consideration of the simple facts of the case, from which we have argued the neces- sity of a change in the route of this line ofsteamers. ‘The force and propriety of the argument have, in- de now metwith such melancholy and palpable demonstration, that we might well be excused from. offering any additional exposition of its truth; but as all our readers may not be perfectly familiar with the facts, we will state them as concisely as pos- ‘Tue Case ov Mrs. Ginmour.—At 3 o'clock yes terduy afternoon, the period to which the examina- tion ia this case had been adjourned, the commis- sioners and medical witnesses attended in the U.S. District Court room. After the prisoner, who exhi- bited her characteristic indifference to all the pro- ceedings and every thing around her, was brought in, Mr. Barrett rose and stated that as Mr. Price was out of town, he would be under the necessity of soliciting a further postponement of the examina- tion, until this day at 3 o’clock. Mr. Warner at ence acquiesced, and the case was accordingly again adjourned until this afternoon. The prisoner was evidently aliogether unconscious of what pass: ed, and was led out of the room like a child. We cannot refrain from giving expression to thut feeling of marked disapprobation which we know the ceuduct of the lawyers in this case has excited amongst the intelligent friends of the dignity of the Jaws and the rights of humanity. They have post- poned this examination from time to time, on the most trivial pretexts ; and we are {entirely at aloas to account for the reasons of this so frequently soli- cited delay, unless there are, indeed, behind the curtain certain causes, of which we have heard something, and which may, by-and-by, suffer public revelation.2§ We find additional inducement to this unpleasant duty of exposing the “‘law’s delay” in this instance, in the fact that this is only one of a thousand cases in which the same course has been pursued. The annals of the “ Tombs,” and other prisons, if published, would present a sad revelation of defeated justice, and the wrongs alike of the guilty and the innocent. This is one of the most glaring abuses of the administration of justice sible. The nav gation from Halifax to Boston—a dis- | tance of about four hundred and fifty miles—can- | not be exceeded in difficulty and danger, by any portion of the Atlantic coast. Continual fogs—tre- mendous counter-currents—an infinite number of shoals and sunken rocks—and an iron-bound coast, are amongst the dangers which threaten the destruction of every vessel navigating those wa- ters. Besides all this, it is to be borne in mind that the rise and fall of the tide is as great as forty or fif- ty feet, so that if a vessel falls upon a ledge, her de- struction is altogether inevitable. Then atter ha- ving successfully encountered all the perils of such a hazardous coxst, the entrances to the harbor of Boston present new and equally formidable dangers. Even with the most favorable wind, itis too well known to require mention, that the entrance is ef- fected only with the greatest difficulty, and the vi- gilant exercise of ali the skill of experienced pilot- age. From the entrance of the harborto the very docks, the dangers and difficulties of the navigation are constantly present. the steamships can congratulate themselves on safe deliverance from the perils of those four hundred and fifty miles of rock, ledge, shoal, fog, and narrow intricate channels. Contrast for a moment all this with the route from Halitax to New York. Veseels taking that course are dbliged to take sufficient offing, and are com- paratively quite secure from the dangers of storms and fogs. They have not,as in sailing to Boston,to hug a treacherous shore, keeping inside of Cape Cod, and doubling Cape Ann very closely; on the contrary, they [are out at{sea, exposed only to the ordinary dangers of the deep, and as soon as they reach Sandy Hook, obtain easy entrance into one | of the safest and most commodious harbors in the world. How, then, has it happened that Boston—a fourth or fifth rate city of the Union—thus unfavorably lo- cated for purposes of commerce—with a harbor so difficult of access—why is it that it was selected as the ultimate destination of the Cunard line of steam: ships? There surely must have been many clear and forcible reasons tor eubjecting these noble ves- sels to all the tremendous perils which we have so briefly described, and amid which the Columbia has perished—whet were the reasona?. They were simply these: Mr. Cunard, with natural good judg- ment and acily, hed almost determined on se- lecting New York the portat which the steamers should arrive here; but the merchants of Boston, with characteristic regard for the “main chance,” got hold of him,and by proposing to build a dock for him, at their own expense, and by offering other substantial arguments, succeeded in directing his attention to their port, and he accordingly selected it. This is the whole matter in a nutshell. But we think the lesson now taught the Company, whose property is invested ia the steamships, will induce them to give the act of their agent some more disin- terested consideration. ‘The French Government have acted with more wisdom, and discovered a more comprehensive judgment, in their arrangements for the manage- ment of their transatlantic steamships. They care- fully examined the advantages and disadvantages of the various American ports, and, with a just and pradeat regard for the safety of their vessels,and the infinitely more valuable lives of those embarking in them, they ed New York as the most ap- yropriate destinatiou. Connected with this subject, we may remark, that one of Mr. Bennett's objects in visiting Europe, is to carry out and complete ex- tensive arrangements for the regular communica- tion of the latest intelligence from the continent and Greet Britain, by means of these steamships. A good deal of prejudice has been created against taki e inthe Cunard line, in conseqnence of the serious dangers to which the steamships are exposed in the passage from Halifax to Boston. The effect of the late terrible catastrophe will add great. ly to this feeling of alarm. Wee trust, however, for the sake of the Company, that this event, added to the previous knowledge of the perils of the passage, will not altogether deter those travelling to and from Europe trom subjecting themselves to dangers, to guard against which, it is proper to state, the most effective measures have been taken in the se- lection of able and experienced commanders and | skilful pilots. The dangers, however, exist, and human skill, energy, fortitude, and experience, are not always omnipotent, as the fate of the Columbia sufficiently informs us. g 1 sele Asuse or THE Croton Water.—The shameful way in which the Croton water is wasted all over the city, is one of those flagrant abuses, which de- mand, but won’t get, the notice of the Corporation. j Idle boys are permitted to amuse themselves in al] | sorte of hydraulic experiments at every hydrant in | the streets, and a very culpable waste of the water is made by many of those who have hydrants for their own use, and the way in which the sidewalks and streets are watered or rather deluged by their servants atall hours of the day, is exceedingly an- noying. It is certainly too bad to have the side- walks rendered impassable in thisway. But we ne- ver can have these abuses rectified, until we have an eflic to that of London — resent administra- tion of a city government is quite too romantic. ent day police, simi! But to dream of that under the Fourierism, THE Stan Spanciep BaNnnER, AND Horack Greevey —The “ organ” of the adminis tration, yesterday merning, contained a correspon- dence, im parvo, between one William 8. Monday, and seven other respectable gentlemen, all attach ed to the Custom House, and of course all good Ty- jer men, and Thomas W. Whiteley, (also in the Custom House,) the President of the Sylvania As- sociation, a sort of society organized of Jate in this city, and made up of every sort of men, women and children, upon the out-an’-out plan of Charles Four- ier, The correspondence took place upon the pre- sentation of the star spangled banner to the Sylva- nia Association, and the grandiloquent style of the donors and the donees in parvo, is certainly worthy of ordinary notice. Horace Greeley is Treasurer of the Sylvania Association, and ull donations may’ be sent to him Punien & Corr.—We are much obliged to these *atlemen for their kindness in supplying us with yston papers via Albany, at an early hour yester- vey morning, and also for repeated favors before and his well-known powers of accurate observa- tion and logical deduction, render him peculiarly fitted for the duty imposed on him in this case.— His evidence will be of the greatest value, and with our characteristic anxiety to hand down to the future generations of men, a faithful record of all impertant “‘sayings and doings,” we have made arrangements forreporting the Doctor’s testimony verbatim et literatim, and will take the liberty of 7 commending it for republication in the next edi- at It is only when safely | tion of Dr. Beck’s able and very original treatise on moored at East Boston, that pilots and captains of | 4 medical jurisprudence. venture to say, proved himself rather a troublesome customer to the professional brethren with whom he has been associated in this case. He is one of those men who are afflicted with that disagreeable virtue of taking nothing for granted—a most deter- mined disposition to judge in all casesfor himself, and uniformly prefers admitting the evidence of his own senses before the assertions of any book- maker. Just the man who quietly says to those who amongst us. It would seem as if we had no judicial authority on the bench, and that the gentlemen of the bar were the sole dispensers of justice and the laws. Agreat deal ofinterest has been excited relative te the evidence to be given by the medical gentlemen selected to examine the state of Mrs. Gilmour’s in- tellect. Drs. Cheeseman,Childs,McDonald,Nelson, and D. L. Rogers, constitute this commission—de tunatico inquirendo—a very formidable invest tory committee certainly. The profound attain- ments ef Dr. Cheeseman in the science of mind, he interesting, but somewhat neglected science of Dr. Nelson has, we will Deatm or WasHINGTON AListon.—The sudden death of this distinguished man, has excited one universal feeling of regret. Few imen have enjoy- ed to such an extent as Mr. Allston, the affectionate regards of their countrymen, and the admirers of genius and worth throughout the world, and fewer still had equal claims on the respect and esteem of their tellow-men. Mr. Allston has long been ac knowledged to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest of American painters. He wi native of the State of South Carolina, and was born in the year 1799, Ata very early age, he gave striking in- dications of a talent forthose arts in which he after wards became so eminent. He was educated at Harvard University, where he was graduated in A.D. 1800. The year after leaving college, he went to England, to prosecute the study of the art which he had chosen as a profession, and was ad- mitted a student ofthe Royal Academy, where he enjoyed the instruction and friendship of West, Fuseli, and Sir Joshwa Reynolds. Having resided three years in England, he passed over to France, visiting the most famous galleries of its metropolis, and making the acquaintance of its men of genius. Ina few months, he proce eded by the way of Swit- zerland and the Alps, to Italy, where he remained many years, in the persevering and active study of the works of the great masters. In the year 1813, he published in London, a small duodecimo volume of poems, which would have given him a high rank as a man of genius, apart from his rare achievments for other walks of art. The loss of his wife, a sister of the late Dr. Channing, fora while suspended his labors, and in 1818, he came back to this country. He has since constantly resided at Cambridge, sur- rounded by warm and genial friends, and an object of veneration and love to thousands of young artists in the country, who looked to him as one of the fathers of American art. Among the principal works of Mr. Allston, were “The deed man restored to life, by Elisha;” the “* Angel liberating Peter from prison,” recently ex- hibited in this city; ‘ Jacob’s Dream,” now ia possession of the Earl of Egremont; “ Elijah in the Desert” purchased by Mr. Labouchere, of the Bri- tish Parliament; “the Angel Uriel in the Sun,” belonging to the Marquis of Stafford; ‘ Saul and the Witch of Endor;” “spalatro’s Vision of the bloody hand ;” “Gabriel setting the guard of the Heavenly Host ;” ‘Anne Page and Slender ;” “Beatrice,” and other exquisite productions held by gentlemen of Boston. During the last year of his life, Mr. Allston was engaged upon a chef d@ewvre called Belshazzar’s Feast, which we hope for the honor and glory of the arts of our country, he was permitted to finish. Mr. Allston had in him, truly, the soul of a poet. His love of nature was ardent, discriminating, en- thusiastic. His powers of observation were singu- larly acute; and his poems and the productions of that other godlike art, of which he was sucha successful student, have left imperishable evidence of the loftiness of ‘his genius, and his keen and just perception of the beautiful and the sublime. His letters to his friends at home, whilst he so- journed amid the classic and romantic scenery of the old world, are described as being remarkably oon the “free and easy” principle in science, of being as merciful as possible to the brains—allow- ing them eleven months and twenty-seven days re- | art and literature of pose in the year—da locum melioribus As to the other members of the commission we don’t know much about them. Dr. Childs is, we believe, a very excellent man, but he and Doctors McDonald and Rogeis have a proper regard to the unity of action and the dignity of the profession, and it is believed that they will, as in duty bound, acquiesce in the judgment of Dr. Cheeseman, it being sure to be right whatever it may be. Altogether this exami- nation will be one of the most curious and interest- ing ever held before Mr. Commissioner Rapelyea, atall events. The fact is, the medical evidence will be so valua- | ble, that we are almost half inclined not to say a word in exposure of the absurdity and impropriety of the investigation. The question of Mrs. Gil- mour’s insanity has no more to do with the case be- fore Mr. Commissioner Rapelyea, than the truth or falsity of the ‘report about the desecration of the Sabbath by the man in the moon, has to do with the discussion of the propriety of legislative enact- ments for the stoppage of locomotive engines oa the sacred day. The question of her insanity is one to be argued on the trial. All that Mr. Commissioner Rapelyea has to ascertain now, is, whether there be such evidence of the commission of the crime of murder by Mrs. Gilmour, as would warrant her committal for trial, had the deed been perpetrated here ; and then whether the requisition for her de- livery over to the civil authorities in Great Britain, be legal and justified by the treaty. This is the question. But let us by all means hear the Dectors. We don’t like their pills or their knives, but the keen encounter of their wits will agreeably enliven the dulness of these dusty, stupid days. Fat River Surv: s.—The board of brokers of the New York stock exchange this morning voted a dona- tion of one hundred and fitty dollars, to aid the sufferers by the late fire at Fall River. So says an evening paper of yesterday. ‘One hundred and fity dollars!” And this is thy offering, Mammon, to suffering humanity! If we did not know that shame never visited the Stock Exchange we should wonder how these money-changers could thus openly record the value of their sympathy for the naked and starving sufferers. ‘One hundred and fifty dollars !” lxisa Emigrant Socrety.—This highly meritori- ous association held their quarterly meeting last evening at Washington Hall. The attendance was tolerably good. We are much gratified to find that the affairs of the society are in a flourishing condi- tion, but we hope the liberality of our Irish fellow- citizens will enlarge still more its means of useful- ness. We know no association whose object we can more cordially commend. Already it has done an immense amount of good in obtaining employ- ment for industrious and honest emigrants. May it go on and prosper. Tue Boox Stanps.—Albeit, we want to get rid of hawking and peddling, and the itinerant mer- chants whose stores are on the highways of the city, yet we can’t make up our minds to see the old book stands—thece classic literary depots—these venera- ble old acquaintances, sent to the “‘ tomb of all the capulets.” So spare them, Mr. Commissioner Ewen, and let your reforming energies have full play on the thousand unequivocal nuisances which desecrate our streets. And certainly, we cannot without remonstrance, loud and deep, allow you to graphic and poetical. Mr. Allston expired at Cambridge. He was in his sixty-fourth year. He has left behind him a name which will ever remain identified with the is country. Tue Pusgyize Conrroversy.—Harper and Bro- thers have in press, and will publish in a day or two, price six cents per copy, a statement of facts in relation to the recent ordination in St. Stephen’s Church, by Hugh Smith, D.D., and Henry Anthon, D.D. We shall take the earlest opportunity of pla cing our readers in possession of the substance of thisexpose, with such comments as may be sugges- ted. Tue U. S. Suir Fatmovrn arrived 1n this port a few days since from a long cruise down the coast, and among the West India islands. The account of her sailing qualities, that we extracted from the Savannah Republican, is of such a nature as togive the public a wrong impression of her speed. The Falmouth and Somers left the port of Savan- nah in company with a light breeze, hardly strong enough to enable the Falmouth to make steerage way, while the Somers being small, tight, and in perfect trim, just out of port, was able to outsail her with less canvass. The Falmouth is nearly four times larger than the Somers, has betn in active service nearly two years, and in consequence of her canvass being old, was not in sailiag order to competewitheven her equal insize- When in perfect trim with an eight knot breeze,and under the command of her present officers, she can outsail anything of her tonnage afloat. The Somers is undoubtly the fastest sailing vessel of her size, with a light breeze, inthe navy. Arremrr to Murper re SvurerinrenDENT oF Roxsury Atms Hovss.—The example of the wretch Rogers, has already, it seems been follow- ed. On the 4th instant one of the inmates of the Poor House in Roxbury, named Moses Kinney, having had liberty to come over: to the city, im- proved the opportunity to geton the wrong side of temperance, and when he returned, he seized a shoe kmife and attacked the keeper, Mr. Isaac Me- serve, and inflicted several wounds upon the thigh. With much effort, he was defeated in his diabolical purpose, and the knife wrested from him. Kinney is a man 62 years of age, and of most ungovernable temper. It does seem as it greater security and a more rigid discipline is necessary in our prisons and poor houses. Axoruer Tremont Turatre.—We understand by a gentleman direct from Boston, that ground has already been bought for another Tremont theatre— and that too directly alongside of the ‘Tremont Temple.” The names of the purchaser and the builder have been mentioned to us, but we withhold them until we shall have positive confirmation. This is just what we expected when the old Tre- mont wes sold. Wonder if Dr. Beecher will venture another prophecy that he shall live to preach in the mew Tremont. The new theatre will be built on new and improved principles, and will require more cash from the church to purchese it, than the old one did. Betmont House, New Briguton.—The increas- ing unhealthy state of the city is fast driving families into the country, and we inform the many who find it difficult to select the best, where there are so ma- ny good, that the Belmont House, under the man- agement of our friend Perris, is the most delightful and comfortable place in the vicinity of this city, to spend an hour, week or month; in fact the longer you stay, the more iegret on leaving Tne lo- serve the book stands with a notice of annihilation, whilst you allow the root-beer stands, and the gin- gerbread stails, and the peripatetic fixtures of the re; spectable apple-women to remain in undisturbed re- pose and,security. Oh! no we can’t do without the book stands. “ Woodman spare that tree !” More Axout THe Streets.—The following is a specimen of scores of communications from all re- gions of the city:— me, through your columns, to call the attention om it may concern, to the disgraceful state of Stone at » between Whitehall and Broadsts. A number of Irish ‘amilies residing there, are in the practice ofthrow- ing all manner of filth in thé street. The miasma arising therefrom is sufficient to create disorders of the worst kind. Is there no law to avert this? Is it not the duty of Some one to seethat this is remedied? If so it were well if tt were attended to quickly. A RESIDENT. July 11, 1843, ‘There is not much hope for you, Mr, Resident.— However, the neglect of which you complain shan’t go unrecorded. Arroinrment.—Gov. Bouck, of New York, has appointed Archibald C. Niven, of Sullivan county, Adjutant General, in the place of Gen. Sanford, re- signed. orp Yankee Hill ie at Albany, :where he will re imain for a few days, when he will go to Canada. cation ishealthy, and families with young children will find it much better than ony island watering re- sort. The conveyance to the city is cheap, conve- nient and regular, and business men can transact their business in the cities, and return to their fa lies in season to enjoy the cool and delicious breeze that always visits this place. Saratoga Springs.—The Saratoga Sentinel says the number of arrivals by Railroad for the week ending Saturday night, is as follows :-- Monday, July 3, 62 Tuesday, “ty uy Wednesday, “6, 94 ‘Thursday, ee 88 Frida: oy 112 Satur’ “ 8, 83 Total, 661 The arrivals by stages and other conveyances, as near as we can ascertain, exceeded 1000. The de- partures were probably equal to the arrivals; though many of our friends think the latter preponderated. We think, however,we are safe in putting down the number of visitants now in town at 1500. The weather for the week, though rather cool in morning and evening, has been delightful—thos now here say it is decidedly preferable to the intense heat that prevailed the last week in June, and the first days of July. Itis clear, balmy and bracing~- just the weather to make a visit at Saratoga plea- sant and conducive to health, Casx or THE U. S. Suir Franxuin.—We gave yes- terday an abstract of Mr. Upshur’s communication to Mayor Morris. We now add a copy of the docu- ments on which the late Secretary of the Navyacted, and for which we had not room in yesterday’s pa- per. Itis but just to Mr. Upshur to allow the grounds of his decision to be knownand examined :— A. On the 30th June, 1817, the Kent 80 gun ship, weig! upwards of 1964 tons, was hauled ujrat Plymouth dock yard on a slip in 41 minutes. Naval Chronicle, 1817, Vol. 38, power 1100 men, 14 c 8, 32 triple fold blocks for receiving ropes of 7, 8 ani ches as purchases succes- sively oP ied as she raised. Eight cables round and un- der her bilge bottom ways, fixed and supperted with wood- en chocks and iron kneesfore and aft. Four lighters at her atern to buoy her up. Two additional capstans on board to heave on the purchase,with hausers rove sheanes the blocks, besides the fourteen capstans in front of the slip. Anchors sunk in ground and large and smali mooring chains fixed to the same for supporting the bol- Jands or posts. Platforms fore and aft on each side of the ship Thecradle was similar to that used in launching. ‘The lighters in the centre were lashed to a sable and those on each quarter to across cable. The standing part of fourteen treble fold pullies were fastened to eight twen- ty-three inch cables, which being horizontally applied and hauled taught around, so as to aoa pee the ship, were lashed to ring bolts and thus kept in their position. To these were attached by selvagees of 1500 yarns each, different blocks of vast weight and size. Each tackle leading to its respective capstan, comprehended the pur- chase it had to sustain. ¢ A fuller description is to be seen in the Encyclope, Britan. Goldsborough’s Naval Chronicle will add some. thing to the above, marked B. The “Kent,” from Goldsborough’s Naval Chronicle: “She was taken into dock before being hauled up to have her bilgeways fitted, and her bottom prepared. She re- mained in dock 12 days, during which time there were employed on her 150 shipwrights, 10 blacksmiths and 50 laborers. When brought to the ship it required 2116 men, with 14 capstans, to haul her u; After being hauled up,so men were mepleyes one week to unbolt and clear the bilgeway: ym her bottom, and when thus cleared of her bilgeways, her bottom timbers, by the numerous perforations made in them i: order te bolt on the bilgeways, were found generally to have sus- tained so much injury as to render them unfit for further use. The expense of preparing her and the loss and wear and tear of the materiale was estimated at somewhere about £2000 sterling. ‘The expense of hau! aoe her of her bilgeways, cannot be torily, neither can the amount of the injury she by having the bilgeways fixed to her bottom. Com) Buneav ov Const’x anv Equir'r, June 29th, 1843. Sin,—In answer to the questions contained in your note of this morning, in relation to the repairs of the U.S. ship Franklin, I have the honor to state that the Frank- lin can be hauled up, at the navy yard, Brooklyn, for re- pair, ButI do not think it would be advisable to do so, on account of the’risk, the heavy expense andthe danger of straining the ship in all her parts. It is considered safest to launch vessels of war without being coppered; for, in the operation of launching, the sheathing copper is more or less injured, and the hogging otthe ship at the time of launching causes it to wrinkle. This effect was plainly exhibited on the ship of the line Ohio, after her launch. ‘The practice in Europe is not to copper their ships of war until they are launched, andthe main reason assign- ed for tnis is the hogging of the ship and the consequent wrinkling of tae copper. In 1817, the Kent, an English ship of the line, was haul- ed up ut Plymouth doek yard, and it may net be improper to remark that the experiment was not repeated. A description of the preparation for hauling up tl ship will be found in paper ; but a fuller description i: said to be seen in the Encyclopedia Britannica. In this city the Potomac, a frigate of the first class, was hauled out ofthe water in the year 1823, but it is the only instance, ber tind in sloops of war and smaller vessels. The Franklin is now ready for the passage to Boston; the only expense will be the hire of one or two steam. boats to carry her safely tothat place. The difference of expense between Teen) out at Brooklyn and taking the Franklin to Boston would be very great. Some idea of the expense of malay out may be formed from the heavy preparations made for the Kent. The exjense of making the passage to Boston would consist of the hire of one or two steamboats for fouror five days. The Franklin is now bogged perhaps not less than 12 inches; and by placing her in dock her original form can be restored, and she can be repaired, coppered and float- ed again, without straining her hull, hogging, or wrink- ea) her copper. 4 5 ‘he probable weight of the Franklin’s hull is 1800 gross tons; the report of the Committee of Council states it to be 1750 tons. I believe the ship cannot be lightened more than 250 tons, for it more than that is taken off, the strength of the fabric would be materially impaired, and her form liable to alteration. The mean draft of water of the Franlin when launch: ed was 15 4, To remove 260 tons from the ship weuld bring her draft down to 14 3. ‘The committee of Councils of New York estimate the weight of the ship, when ready for hauling up, at 1200 tons, and her mean draft of water at 11 feet. My estimate ot the weight is 1550 tona, the draft of water 143. The weight of the Kent, when ready for hauling up, is put down at 1964tons. The Franklin is the largest ship, and her weight is put down at 1800 tons, But it is proba. ble that al! ‘he preparation for havling up on board the Kent were odded to the actual weight of the hull, so as to Freduce 1964 tons. In the caseof the Fraklin the weight of he huil alone is given. lam, very respectfully, your ob’t servant, Signe SAM. HUMPHREYS, Hon. A. P. Ursuur, Secretary of the Navy. (Cory.) D. Navy Yarp, Brooklyn, 2d May, 1843. Sim—I have read the letters you did me the honor to submit to meon the subject of docking and repairing the Franklin. Mr. Daken and Mr. Burgess called on me yesterday af- ternoon, asking information as to the weight, length, draft of water, &c. of this ship, with my advice and opi- nion about raising and building upthe vessel. T told them of the draft of water, and refused to give any other information or advice on the subject. 1 was then asked who was competent to give the information; I re- plied, Mr. Humphreys, and they leftto call on him at the City Hotel. I have given ne opinion or views on the sub Ject of docks or docking since my answer to the “com- mittee of the Senate on naval affairs,” in February last. In that interview I stated, that for the purpose of rebuild- ing ships, I would recommend the docking them, either in stoneor other docks. and ype) oe ways under the vessel insuch manner as to fit launching ways, by which means they could be easily hauled out of the water and repaired, thereby reserving the use of the dock for other vessels. ' That when there is an empty ship house inte which the vessel could be hauled for re bor » the vessel would be made more durable than if re- uilt in dock, and a great saving etfected by the facility and convenience of working, which cannot be aflorded in any dock. You will see from the above that I could not, nor do not advocate the measure proposed, and my opinion is that the Franklin could not be taken out and hauled up as she now is. Respectfully submitted by your most obt. serv’t, FOSTER RHODES, N. C. jands, Commanding Navy Yard, N.Y. loge Wasuixotor Ciry, Bureau of Constructien, Equip’t, &c. i May 16, 1842, Gentlemen—I have had the honor to receive your com- munication of the 12th, which, ‘tas a committee appoint- ed at a numerous meeting of the mechanics, workmen and other citizens of New York and Brooklyn,” you were pleased te address to me on the subject of the contempla- ted removal of the Franklin seventy-four to Boston for repairs. had previously received a letter from the comman- dant of the navy yard at New York, covering a simila communication from your committee to him on the same subject, both of which I forwarded yesterday to the Se cretary of the Navy, who is now in Virginia, for his ac- tion. In the interim, let me assure you that the Secretary, I have every reason to know, (a3 well as the President himself,) would feel much pleasure to have it in their power, consistently with a sense of their official obliga- tions, to comply with the wishes of the citizens you repre- sent. The conveniences of the dry dock at Boston for re- pairing the Franklin alone induced the Secretary to order that ship to be sent their for repairs. You have been pleased to ask me te use my efforts in connexion with your own, to induce the Secretary of the Navy“ to countermand the order for the Franklin’s re. moval” I should be guilty of a want of candor wero I not to say to you that I have already given it asmy opinion to the head of the Department, that the ship ought to be sent to Boston; for even if it were, as you deem il, practicable to repair her at New York as conveniently, and “ at less expense,” without the facilities afforded by a dry dock, as at Boston, which I cannot think ible, it wonld still be foundjnecessary after launching her, to put herina dry dock in order to copper her. This, you are awere, was done in the case of the Pennsylvania. ‘So that the expense of the removal of the ship will in any event have to be incurred. oP are often coppered on the stocks, I admit, but ic is well known, that in launching them, the copper is often injured and displaced ; it is, therefore, deeme: proper and best in the navy to dock them for coppering. Tn expressing this opinion, I hope your cemmittee will only recognise in it a wish on my part to act frankly and @penly with you. This course ie dike due to yourselves andthe big ee ny ae ow om, respectfully, your ol servant, Gifned, fe di BEVERLY KENNON. To Chilian Ashmead, John D. Conklin, Saml. Loder, and others, members of a committee, &c. Commandant’s office, Navy hae ooKLYN, May 3, 1843. Signed) Sin— Thave received your letter of the 29th ultimo,and have laid it with the letter of Mr. Dakin before the naval con- structorfor hisopinion. That opinion is contained in the enclosed papers from Mr. Rhodes, and as it is adv erse to the pro) m of Mr. Dakin relating to the Franklin, 1 am not called upon by your letter to take any steps in the case, Mr. Dakin’s Jetter is returned. have the honor to be, very respectfully, Your obd’t serv’t, JOSHUA R. SANDS, Commander U.S. N. Yard. (Signed,) Capt. B. Kennon, jureau of Construction, &c., Washington. Tue Ray —We are gladthat the Ravel Faini ly are settling down in this country. Leon Javelli has married Miss Wells, and Gabriel has marrie: or ought to marry M’lle. Doutreville. We shal have a large family of the Ravels by and bye. Navat.—The U. 8. ehip Yorktown, Com. Nicho!- son, was at Valparaiso, April 21st, for New York, via RioJ — ro, about May lat, Tur Resicnarion or Coronzt Hammon, the late President of the new Board of Brokers, has al- ready been intimated to our readers. We cheer- fully publish the following correspondence which has been handed to us, with a request that it should be inserted ia our columns:— New Yorx, July 1th, 1943. ALexanper Hatton, Esq.— Six,—I have the pleasure of transmitting the annexed resolutions, which were unanimously passed at the pub- lic Stock Exchange this morning, and which I am di- rected to Speer with your letter of resignation. : I cordially unite with the Association in expressing my pia at your retirement from the office which you have rr ol much credit to yourself and advantage te the With sentiments of individual esteem, Tam, sir, yours, fost truly and respectfully, SEIXAS NATHAN, President. To the Members of the Public Stock Bachange :— Gentlemen,—In conformity with the determination 1 expressed at the organization of our association, that I should relinquish the presidential duties when we should be permanently established, I now, therefore, tender my ignation, with the sincere hope that you have been fied thatI have uniformly res; led to your confi- mce, with a disinterested regard for our common re- spectability ; and permit me to avail myself of this op: unity to remark, that if in the exercise of a discre- jonary authority, on the introduction of an important public improvement, I have unhappily wounded any pri- vate sensibilities, I trust the step I now take will convince ‘ou that 1 was influenced thy natural impulses of an Serouant official responsibility, and not by the love of wer, mex the commencement of our movement, we had to con- tend against the usual difficulties, incident to every expe- rimental innovation, and, atthe same time, to encounter the systematic efforts of a powerful menied combination, to create distrust, in selfish jealousy of an imaginat supe- riority. In contemplation of these embarrassments, we wisely adopted the resolution of presenting to our fellow citizens the opportunity to witness the soundness of our free trade principles,and in pursuing this judicious course, a8 was anticipated, the result has been the most perfect The ossociation no longer exists as an experi- e public will never again submit to be eared power to superintend the management oftheir own effairs; they have experienced the advantages of our sys- tem, and universally appreciate their importance. Ithas been apparent to ourselves, to the country, thara general confidence has been restored to our public secu- rities, and, as a necessary consequence of this improved feeling, a renewed impulso has been given’ to every branch of business, since we have been in vigorous ope- ration. The public Stock Exchange, filling an impor- tant hiatus in the monetary operations of the United States, active and intelligent employment of capital has been the consequence, and objects o” investment are now presented to the public, on their real merit, without dis- guise. It is not my fintention to impute any systematic wrong to the et Stock Exchange, but when it is ap- parent, on the slightest reflection, that in the transactions of such an association, there exists a capability to prac- tice the grossest impositions, ruinous to private and pub- lic credit, with impunity, it becomes the duty of the peo- ple to exert their b forts to abate a combination which may,atany time, abuse public confidence, sacrificing the national character and individual prosperity. take the liberty, on this occasion, to recommend a revision of the constitution ; it was drafted as you are well aware, more bond of association, than as a per manent charter, unless amended in season, we shall have to regret alterations, made in haste, to avert the op. pressive consequences of several practical imperfec. tions. ‘The duties devolving upon me have been performed altogether gratuitously ; they have been executed with independence ;, the proprieties of the association have been maintained ; and we have had the gratification to see our fellow citizens bestow on us their confidence, as they have had cause to respect the fairness and energy of our conduct. i Ia grateful acknowledgment of the kind and offection- ate manner in which the Presidential administration has been sustained, I now tender to you my sincere thanks, with the honest assurance that the prosperity of the asso- ciation will ever remain, with me, a subject of the deep- est interest and the warmest solicitude. Thave the pleasure to remain, With much Wee ob’t servant, ALEXANDER HAMILTON. New Yor, July 10, 1843. Whereas, in pursuance of his determination expressed at the time of organizing the association, Col. Hamilton has resigned the ottice of President, thorefore Resolved, That the members of the Public Stock Ex- change have always appreciated the exertions of their late President, in the erection and maintenance of the stability of this association, and view with price the ener. with which a vigorous intellect has steadily and con- jently conducted their prospects, and they express with pleasure the confidence they entertain in the liberal and enlightened views that he has universally taken on all subjects connected with this body, and they seize this op. tunity to record that they believe that Col. Hamilton, Inthe exercise of his office, has been actuated but with one spirit, having the welfare of the association at heart, to which he devoted his time, talents and influence. Resolved, That this association tender to their late President, their sincere and grateful thanks for his effi. cient services, his untiring industry, and the mode and manner that he has conducted tlie affairs of his office, which throughout has met with universal approbation and given general satisfaction. Extract from the minutes. 8. I. JOSEPH, Secretary. Nrsvo’s—Auber’s last Opera is to be played to- night for the first time in New York; it is entitled Les Diamans de la Couronne (the Crown Dia- monds.) Of all the operas of modera composers none have been so successful as Auber ; his repertoire is a list of musical triumphs. “Massanielle,” “Fra Dia- volo,” ‘‘L?Ambassatrice,” “Le Domino,” and now his last, ‘The Crown Diamonds,” is to go through the ordeal of criticism, and no doubt with the same success ashis other pieces. M’selle. Calvé, the deservedly popular Prima Donna, plays her favorite character of the heroine of the opera, and has some beautiful music, which she is certatn of rendering with her usual delicacy and brilliant manner of ex- ecution. The whole talent of the company is con- tained in the distribution, and if Auber disappoints the sanguine expectations of the New York ama- teurs, it will be the first time. The overture is quite original, and worthy an early attendance. City intelligence. Tae SrectarjEvection in tHe THiateestH Warp, te select an Alderman in place of Alderman Bonnell, de ceased, took place yesterday. Daniel D. Briggs, Esq., the Democratic candidate, received nearly 700 mojority over his opponent, Elias L. Smith, who ren asan inde- pendent candidate, and received nearly all the Whig strength, with about one hundred democratic votes. The election was very quiet and orderly. It is contemplated that Alderman Briggs will vote with the eight Aldermen in the present Board in favor of sweeping the streets by the Corporation instead of the new contract. If 80, Mr. Contractors, it is all over with you. Tue Tnor between Beppo, Lady Suffolk and Oneida Chief, over the Beacon course, was postponed yesterday on account of the weather. Due notice will be given of the day fixed. ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO K1LL—While the watch was being discharged yesterday morning,a person attached to the Gas House brought information tothe Police Otiice, that a sailor was being beaten in an oyster cellar on the corner of Canal and Elm streets, Officers Stokely,Cocke- fair and Drinker, were dispatched to the spot, where they found the unfortunate Jack, whose name is Jacob Berg, lying, bleeding copiously, on the floor, having a large gash in his neck immediately under his chin, several wounds on his face, and his head fairly scored with cuts, caused, as it was evident, by the assailing parties havin, broken on it irge stone pitcher, the pieces of whic! were scattered about the cellar. They arrested Daniel Samuels and John Martin, who were recognized by Ber} as thetwo who had so frightfully maimed him; also a gir ited. ot loose character, who, however, was not com b vison physicians attended to the wounds of e soatliente were fully committed for trial. held on the body of Henr; resi- The city Berg, and t) Inquest.—An inquest was Byron, an urgan builder, aged 29 years, at his wife’s dence ‘at No. 108 Orange street. The deceased customed to get on a spree for severa) davs ata and wos atter one which had lasted for two weeks, was very low, and had the symptoms of incipient delirium tremens, not veing able to eat or sleep. On Monday even- ing he called in great pain atthe drug store of Dr. Whitin, onthe corner of Hester and Mulberry streets, where he got a tea spoonful of laudanum, and the same quantity of the tincture of valerian; after taking which he went home to bed, but became so bad during the night that physi cians were sent for, who administered without effect, an emetic and other remedies. The physicians were ot opi nion that he died from the effects of intemperance, and the Jury returned a verdict in accordance with such an opi. nion. Steative an Inon Crow. Nicholas Troy was arrested by officer Stanton, charged by Thomas Fergusson, of No 86 Green street, with having stolen from the wharf, foot of Hubert street, an iron crow bar of the value o! $1 59, and which he saw inthe possession of the accused at his house in \thapel street, though on searching the premises subsequently it was not to be found. Troy was, however, fully committed for the theft. Troy has been,tried be: fore as a receiver of stolen goods, and convicted. Stsauino 4 Hat.—John Bruce was caught in the act of stealing a silk bonnet and vest worth $4 from Susan Reynold, No. 28 Orange street, and was tully committed. ‘avont.—Delia Miller, a damsel of rather easy virtue, whe lately ese: ~~ from Blackwell's Island, was yester: day picked up in the street by Keeper Nash, and redis- es % by Black Maria to the summer quarters on the sland. Court of Common Pleas, Before Judge Ulshoeffer, Jouy 11.—Stanpen—James Fowler vs, William Ellis— This was an action for slanderous words spoken by the defendant of and concerning the plaintif. ‘The defendent some months ago arrived in this port from England, with his wife, as an emigrant, and by “a runner” was to board at the house of the plaintifl in Pear! large emigrent boarding house known the Mansion House.” Some time afterwards the defendant aoe slanderous language, which wi Ieulated to te ef plaintiff's credit. id the plaintiff was @ yy ot he (the defendant) had been robbed Lo haggae ad othen wearing apparel in the plaintiff's house, amd nese such language. For the defence, several police offeer” were called to impeach the plaintit's charicter, Mie! other testimony was given on ‘inst the plaintitt was offered to sustain the accusation against the pitintilt nor had the defendant pleaded @ tift'e 1 ir, Cook, the plaintift’s counse opening of the cause, ‘on each ned hit readiness to olore the cae raed expret the plointiff Le afm paying his own ¢: ‘be retracted. This ofler, howe- the slanderous to, and the Bd to the jury, acceded Wars Youd for the plaintiff—damages Before Mr. Justice Sheys. wa dn rahe cine ae et ally Wwaesan era ute of the Stateof New York, chap. 141, sec. 5, which provides that no except those appointed in pursuance of measure grain within this act, the city of New York, for her pay, fee or reward, under analy of $25. Tha plaintiff was the apne omen! pointed by the Gov- ernor and Senate, and a ci member of the Legisla- ture, and the defendant was a late whose commission had expired. Hiram Dobson, captain of the sloop aii jan, trading from Coxackie to New York, and principally engaged in bringing hay, grain and market produce, proved that the defendent measured grain for hin and gave him a bill for such service, but, the witness added that no terms were agreed upon, and from the whole of his testimony, the measuring and charging would appeay to have been done with a view to evade the penalty ef the statute. The witness said that he had not yet the defendant anything for measuri: but another witness, Chris’r H. Windower gave testimony which went to show that the defendant had received compensation, Seah other services were included in the consideration. He said, 1 know the defendant, and have had conversations with him in relation to the mea. suring of grain. Idonot remember any about the 8d of May. Ican’t say how near the 8d of May it was that he took grain out of our vessel. I can’t say that the defend. ant has received compensation from me about that time. Not for measuring in particular. I have employed him for general services, collecting bills, &c. A part of these general services was measuring grain, taking account of rain, &c. I have peid him ior his services $60 or $70 @ the time mentioned. This was for his services generally, keeping an account of the grain, &¢. I could not term it measuring. Q. by plaintit—Was this grain measured by the regular measurers ? ‘ome question was objected to, and overruled by the urt, Cioss:examined—I had nothiag to do with the sloop Michigan. What I have spoken of had nothing to do with “ measuring on board that sloop. ‘his testimony was introduced to show that the defen- dant ‘yas poreaing this business, though it was objected toss inadmissable in this case. Indeed the whole caso ‘was very severely contested by the legal eo con- omnes and many exceptions were iss juring its pro- The Justice charged that it was the dut; to sustain the law. In this case the legation was in brief, that the defendant had violated the act of 1932, by assuming to perform the duties fof an office to which he was not appointed. On behalf of the defendant, it was set up that because there was no proof that fee or reward had been paid to the defendant, the case did not come within the statute; but the Justicu was of opinion that so long as his services perenne defendant a claim, it was a fee with- in the meaning of the act, and he thought sufficient proof had been adjudged to bring the case within the act. The commissien of the defendant was made for two years, which term had expired, and to justify the defendant, it was his duty to show that he kad received a new commie. sion. Thesimple question for the jury wes whether the defendant had violated the law. Mr. Buynt, forthe defendant, asked the Court to charge ~Ist, That the commission which he had received con: ferred on the defendant the power to measure. 2nd, That license having been proved, the burthen of showing are: vocation thereof rested with the plaintiff. 31, That the appointment of a successor wos matter of record, and could only be proved by the record itself. The Court refused so to charge the Jury, and sent the case to them simply on the question of fact, but they wero . unable to agree. This case, we the illegality of t non-commissioned weigher and measurer, ofall persons Faery ‘was brought simply to show eighing and measuring of grain by us, Who, we understand, super- orized officer, and render his com- ; and as one conviction would esta- blish the right of the plaintiff, numerous other like ac- tions which are pending would doubtless depend thereon, The plaintiff to this suit, after several years service in the legislature as a delegate from this city, obtained this appointment propably asa consequence of his service; but the defendant pursues the “hold over? policy, and Paul is thus putto much trouble and inconvenience, besides the loss of his perquisites. Now, it is a matter worthy the consideration of Old Tammany, to see that justice in done to an old servant. Court of General Sessions. Belore the Recorder and Aldermen Brady and Woedbull- James R. Wurrina, Esq., District Attorney. June 11.—Conspiracy Case Continued.—Triels of James L. Winfree, aliss Colonel Winfree, and George Cum: mings, for aconspiracy to extort money from William R, Gracie, of Brooklyn. Defence. --Joun Satteniex, Esq. ed the defence in a short speech, i ferrgd to the vite f ‘offered by the prosecution, its nattire and quality—and atated the course intended to be pursued by the defence. A. M. Van Osraanp, was the only witness called by the prisoners, and his testimony went to prove, that frem certain facts within his own Enowledge e believed Mr. Gracie to be insane on the subject of the conspiracy against bis life. Mr. Gracie begged permission from the Court to cor- rect, what in his testimony of yesterday might, if unex- plained, be prejudicial to his veracity. He was asked if e had not procured the pardon of two men from the State Prison, and replied “no.” On reconsideration, however, he recollected, that some years ago, two men were sen- tenced fora term of years, for a burglary committed in his neighborhood. On them was found a quantity of counterfeit money, and on their making such disclosures as led tothe detection and conviction of severalo! the principal counterteiters, Mr. Gracie and another gentle- map Were induced to interest themselves in their case, and by representations in the proper quarter a pardon was obtained, Such was the case, aud as it had no reference to the present trial, Mr. Gracie forgot the circumstance until after reconsideration. This was received by the Court, and the desired correction made. Mr. Granam rose,and asked the District Attorney if he would allow the preliminary testimony oftered to the Court by the defence, on the charge of monomania against the complainant to be received now as evidence in chief ; if s0,no further evilence would be offered, and they would rest the case here. This the District Attorney acceded to, and the detence entered upon thesumming up of the evidence. Mr. Druwxer led off ina violent declamation sgeinst the manner in which justice is administered in the Police and Criminal Courts of the city, and laid especial stress onthe conductof His Honor the Mayor, in the course pursued by that Magistrate in the arrest and imprisonment of the prisoner Cummings, charging him with having acted with a want of honesty and fairness in the matter, and was proceeding in rather severe judgment upon that otficer,when the Recorder inte! ed the authority of the Court, reminding the Counsel that such language was not proper or dignified, and altogether unwerrantes, as there was no evidence befora the jury to show that the Mayor hadibeen chy ofany such mal-conduct as that now insin- uated against him. Mr. Drinker bowed to the reprimand and proceeded in his summing up,confining himseli to the facts as exhibited iu the evidence given since the com: mencement of the trial. He was followed by Mr. Gra- ham in a speech of upwards of two hours, during which he contended ably on behalf of his clients that no conepi- racy had been proved against them, snd that Mr. Gracie was not a competent witness on which to risk the liberty of a citizen, District Atterney Wuitine close the argument, clear- ly and pointedly exhibiting the chain of evidence esta- blishing the conspiracy, the nature of that evidence, its strength and competency, and holding up the baseness of the attempt alleged to have been made by the prisoners in turning to their own gain the unfortunate delusion and mental affliction of the complainant. ‘The Counr briefly charged on the evidence; leaving it to the jury to decideon the competency and degree of cre- dibllity to be attached to Mr. Gracie. ‘The jury then re- tired, taking with them the letters aad other documenta: ry evidence produced upon the trial While the jury weré absent Mr. Graham entered into conversation with Mr. Gracie, and asked him, if in the remarks he felt it duty to make in defending h is clients, he had exceeeed the bounds of kindly feeling, to which Mr. Gracie replied “certainly not, I feel obliged by the forbearance you have manifested towards me. Graham then, in his usual kind and good natured dispo: tion of heart, begged Mr. Gracie to try and disabuse his mind of the strange infatuation ef which ithas become junior counsel, open- in which he briefly re- Gracie’s complete restoration to his family and to that he wasno longer in danger,{rom aconspiracy his life. He recommended him to seek in travel that repose ani change of life and thought, which would most. ef fectually contribute to his recovery, as it would re esta- gainst blish his health and withdrew him frem the hunds of the designing men among whom he very much feared he had now fallen. ‘This kind trait in Mr. Graham so struck us, that wo felt it a matter of justice to make a note et it. The ay were absent about an hour, when they re- oo into Court, and the foreman pronounced a verdict of guilty. vious to the verdict, Mr. Granam took exception to the charge of the Court; he also stated, that he under- stood a message had been sent to the jury that the counsel forthe pricouers bed refused to consent to their havin, the d papers, which was not a fact, asthey ha not been ito consent; ond if the verdict was against them, such # message to the jury would afferd ground for a motion for anew trial, which they should probably, on consulting, demand. The convicts were remanded for sentence, and the Court adjourn 11 o'clock. Justice Me . seen, an affidavit made by Justice Matsell, in which he den| in toto the charges made by Mr. Gracie on the witness stand, in relation to himself. This course Justice Mat- sell has jt a6 an opportunity was not afforded him in open Court of rebutting the insinuations made against his official integrity. The counsel for the dotence, Mr. Drinker, offered to produee Justice Matsellom the stand for the purpose of disproving that fact, but did not wish to prolong the case any further. Notice ro an Enponsi The following decision which has been given in the Supreme Court at Boston, may possess come interest with our readers. It wasa decision in the case of Shotteau, of New York, vs. Daniel Webster, who had endorsed a note tor $7000.’ When the note fell due, and was not paid by the maker, Mr. Web+ ster was residing in Wa’ ment of his private bus) holder of the note sent notice by at Washington, of the non-payment, but there wi proof that heever received it. For Mr. Webster, it was maintained thatthe netice should have been sent to Bos- ton, where it was known be had his domicil. The court, however, held that the mailing of the notice to Wash, no was, under the circumstances, sufficient notice, end gave judgement against Mr. Webster. achington, but had an agent for the Fush The ness in the Limerat.—We learn from the Roston Atlas that it having been satisfactorily ascertained that the n cessity of relief to the sufferers at Fall River, was reaming and urgent, the Chairman and Secretary of he Relief Committee appointed at Faneuil Hall, be- leving that one dollar promptly bestowed, would do mere good than two dollars of a tard: charity, ob- ‘ained the sum of three thousand dollars of ane o} the banks of our city, and forwarded it te the Fall River Committee on Saturday. In taking this re- sponsibility of Soper the contributions, they oelieve they have but actedin accordance with the benevolent wishes of their fellow citizens,