The New York Herald Newspaper, August 6, 1843, Page 2

‘EW_YORK HERALD. (} Aliletiers on business with this office, and rommunications intended for insertion, must be ddressed as heretolore to James Goxpon Benner, diter and proprietor cf the New York Herald. Lmvontant Novics.—Our country subsenbers will please take nouce that when they receive their apers in a yellow wrapper, the term of their sub- cription is nearly run out Tue HonoraBixy Georox H. Prorrir anp THE New York Msromanrs.—By reference to the fol- lowing correspondence, our readers will perceive that a committee of our merchants have tendered to Mr. Proffit a public dinner, on the occasion of hie departure from this country, as Minister to the Brazilian Court. Tne compliment is well-timed, and we shall be happy to witness a continuance of these manifesta tions of good feeling from our countrymen towards their representatives, whem embarking on impor- tant missions. Jn the present instance, this mark of distinetion is conferred on one of the “ Guard,” who, while standing up manfully in defence of the President, did not neglect or forget the interests of his country. No man in Congress has more boldly and faithfully sustained the commercial interests than Mr. Proffit. The Navy and our imperfect sys- tem of light houses, seem to have claimed his early attention, and forgetting all sectional feelings, re- presenting ashe did an inland region, he has through- out his Congressional career ably advocated, and by his votes sustained those important interests.— New York may, therefore, with propriety return her acknowledgments for his good services, and bid him God speed in his mission, and im good time a safe return to his country. ww Yor, July 8ist, 1543, ‘To the Hon. Grones H. wit, ko. ko. Ko. Sin—The uadersigned beg leave to express their high respect for your public {services while a member of the National Congress, 48 particular): port of Measures nearly connected with our commercial relations. Your able defence and support of the Navy, and your efforts to improve our system of Light-houses, both of which are so essential to the safety of the com mercial marine, eminently entitle you to the regard of our community. In reviewing your frank and high-minded course, as @ member of the House of Representatives of the United States, we cannot but believe that those services are a sure warrantto the country, for an able and enlightened discharge of the important duties committed to you by the Government, as its representative at the Brazilian Court. ‘As an evidence of the contdence reposed in your abil- ity, and of respect and regard for your personal character, we tender 'o you # public dinner, at such time as shall be agreeable to yourself, betore leaving the ceuntry in the fulfilment of your mission. We are, very respectfally, Your triends and obedient servants, Davis, Brooks & Co. Barclay & Livingston, Joseph Fouike & Sons, A. B. Neilson, H.& J.B. Murray, D C. & W. Pell & Co. Lambert Suydam, A.G. & A. W. Benson, Frederick Bronson, W. Nelson, R. C.Wetmore & Co. _—_ Leonard Kirby, Suydam, Sage & Co. Henry Suydem, senr. J. Van Nostrand, John Taylor, jan. evinced in your sup- Grant & Burton, E. J. Wyolsey, Loomis & Suydam, Clafin & Drew, Townsend & Brooke, Badger & Peck, Henry Suydam, jun. James Lawson. Aston House, Aug. 4, 1843. Gextiemen :—1 am reluctantly compelied to decline your very kind invitation to partake of a public dinner,— the anties of my mission rendering my visitto yourcity necessarily brief and hurried. a In perusing the list of names and firms affixed to this unexpected testimonial of confidence and regard, I feel that | am indeed highly honored, recognising. a8 1 de fo much of distinguished personal worth and commercial nor. My efforts to sustain the navy have been ardent and untiring—I am its devoted friend ; and every visit I make to the seaboard but increases my convictions that p:nu-- rious appropriations to its support give anything but cha racter to the uation, and argue but a faint remembrance o! its noble service. I am proud oi my exertions in its favor, although too often unsuccessful, and truly gratified that you should deem those exertions worthy of this public inark of approbation. You have alse been pleased to notice in kind terms my attempts tu improve the Light House system.—The dic tates of humanity would alone have prompted me to the effort, bad I even been ignorant of its vast importance to the country, but a laborious investigation of our system, as compared with that of other nations, convinced me of its lamentable inefficiency, andthe necessity of imme- cuate reformation. lam very happy that my Congressional services are in your estimation @ guaranty of my course as Minister to Brazil. [hope to discharge my duty to the satistaction of the Government, and to ‘nerit a continuance of your cherished regard. Tam, gentlemen, Your vary grateful servant, (Signed) GEORGE H. PROFFIT. Messrs. Davis, Brooks & Co., Barclay and Livingston, Joseph Foulke & Sons, and others. Noan’s Wexs.ty Messencer.—We gave this young bantling a longer lease of existence than it has been able to live through. After two solitary publicatiows it has become embowelled in the Sun- day Time, whose fate is sealed from this moment, as was that of its predecessor, the Daily Times, from its incorporation with the Star. This is Noah’s last kick, and we feel in- ordinately disposed to compassionate him—dis- severed ashe is from, and despised by, all political parties, and perfectly powerless with the press, by which alone he could sustain a short-lived notoriety which he so much covets. Poor imbecile, thou hast had thy day. ELopements.—-These affairs are increasing in number, and many more are onthe tapis We have various communications on this subject, which we must publish ere long. One occurred in this city on Thursday night, of a peculiar nature ; one is an- Ucipated on the Bloomingdale road, and in Cleve- land, Ohio, a terrific excitement has been occa- sioned by such an event in the most fashionable circles. The parties, however, in this case, were not without encumbrances, both having pledged their faith to others at the altar, and the hero is un- derstood to have nine pledges of the affection of his wife looking to him for guidance and support. There will be plenty of work for the lawyers arising ut of this circumstanee Mr. Higip, tae Comepian —Some short time since, the newspapers by common consent, on the authority of the Washington Capitol, killed off this gentleman, without eaying “‘ by yourleave.” Mr Hield demurred at first, when he read the accounts ot his own death, and felt great difficulty in giving hisadheeion to their truth; but the newspapers had itso, and how could he resist such irrefragable evi- dence. We had yesterday the pleasure of seeing him in our office, apparently in the most robust health, but, like one of the characters which in the wide range of this versatile actor’s role, he may at some period or another have personated, he may possibly be “a ghost in spite of himself.’ Thies lady who accompanied him (poor deluded lady) ings to him as to flesh and blood, and her counte- nance is as happy and joyous as ever. Mysteries thicken upon us Siens or THE Times.— Murders, piracies, forgeries, conspiracies, rapes, elopements, infanticides, as- saseinations, and stabbings and shooting in the streets, are the prominent signs of the times. Verily, Millerism is true, and the end of all things ap- proacheth cg The Rev. Dr. Spring delivers his thirty-third an- niversary discourse asthe pastor of the Brick Church, this moraing. The subject will be “ The rule of Faith” fee The Hon. G. i. Proffit,is detained at the Astor House by sickness, which, for the last few days, has confined him tohisbed. In the course of a few days, or as soon as he is sufficiently recovered, he will leave for Washington, ere he departs for the Brazile, to take charge of his Mission to that court. x} Amongst the arrivals at the City Hotel yester- day, we observe the name of the Hon. J. M. Porter, Secretary of War. Susrexven.—The work on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. It will soon be resumed and the work carried out to completion. Tue Sransing Case —Yesterday an investigation was made by Mr Justice Matsell into the particular circumstances attending the stabbing case, which oceurred in Broadway a few evenings since, in the course of which the girl, Emma Richardson, while admitting that she used the knife, and with the effect already described, protested that it was done in self-detence, The case is indeed one which calls for particular notice of the constituted authorities. Emma Richardson describes herself as 23 years oi age, and as residing at No. 112 Centre street, but employed us a cap maker in Water street. On the night of this occurrence, she was returning to her home under the protection of the man Wallace, who is a printer, anda native of Virginia; and as they passed along Broadway, they were assailed by De Wit Clinton Baker, and some other persons, who are described to us as all loafers, by whom Wallace was knocked down. They then turned towards her, and to protect herself trom the fate of Wallace, she struck Baker with a knife which she uses in her busi- ness to cut paste board, but without any intention to deprive him of life. Now the questions presents them- selves whether assassination is to stalk abroad through our public thoroughfares, and next whether lawless vagabonds are to be permitted to commit such acts as require, for the purposes of self-delence, the use of deadly weapons? Insult and outrage are of common occurrence even in Broadway, and our citizens have no protection but in their own night arms. Our police system is a mockery—our watch establishment worthless for all the purposes of pro- tection—females cannot traverse our highways even in the care of their natural protectors, without sub- mitting to unmanly insult, or being compelled to listen to language which shocks the ear of me- desty. What, then, is to be the result? Shull we return to such a state of society as that in which each ene avenges his own wrongs, and ex- torts a becoming and respectful treatment for his own person? In such a case the weak must call on the aid of brethren and friendaj*and endless and bloody will be the feuds that willensue. But to this state of things we are rapidly approaching, unless some device, morewise than any yet resorted to, can save us from auch an alternative. Tne city autho- rilies have much to answer for, and we trust their constituents will hold them to a rigidaccountability Wallace and the girl are detained in custody until the fate of Baker is known, as his situation is said to be very critical. Tre ConstirurionaLity or tHe Banxrurt Law. In the U_ 8, District Court of the State of Mis- souri, the Bankrupt law of the last Congress has been decided to be unconstitutional, as we have stated in another part of the Herald. That opinion has also been expressed by other judicial function- aries, and now we learn that the Judges of the Su- preme Court of this State have come to the same conclusion. A writer in aa Albany paper says:— Daring the special term of the Supreme Court now sitting, Judge Bronson presiding, a question arising under the recent Bankrupt Law of the U. S. came ay for consideration, and during the argu- ment, the learned judge was understood to say that the question as to the constitutionality of that law had been raised in that court and was then un- der advisement. His own opinion was, that the voluntary part of the law was elearly unconstitu- tional and void, but how the question would ulti- mately be decided by the whole court, he would not undertake to say. It is said, however, among the membere ef the bar, thut another of the judges entertains the same opinion. If this be so, we may soon expect a decision of that conrt against the validity of the law, or at least of that part of it which allows discharges upon the application of the insolvent himself. The subjeet is doubtless of in- terest enough to justify some early notice of this inumation. If the Judges thus decide, the late Bankrupt law will turn out to have been a great calamity to the country. SpLenpip Launcu or THE “ QUEEN OF THE West.” —Yesterday evening, according to previous notice, the launch of this magnificent specimen of Ameri- can naval architecture was witnessed by thousands, from the yard of Messrs. Brown & Bell, foot of Stanton street. The novelty alone, of a vessel of 1250 tons, the largest merchant ship ever built in this country, attracted muititudes, of all classes, to the spectacle; but the conception of the grandeur of such a monster, fully rigged and sparred, and her yards crossed, pluoging into her baptismal font, was more than was to be expected—and with a majestic dignity she embraced the element destined to be the foun- tain of her future glory. Messrs. Woodhull & Min- turn, whe had already acquired imperishable fame in the construction of the Liverpool, seemed to think that something still was wanting to complete their determination to eclipee even their former enterprize, and add further distinction to their repu- tation. In this, no doubt, they have aimed at euc- cess, from all the external appearances and internal embellishments and comforts of the “Queen,” who, when tranquilly seated upon her ocean throne, seemed to rejoice in her aristocratic cognomen, and scornfully look down upon the vulgar fleet that, notwithstanding, with many a loud and heariy cheer, and far-resounding gun, acknowledged her supremacy. May she have all the success she is fully entitled to. We shall, in a few days, give a full description of her dimensions and improvements. ‘Tue ATTEMPTED ASsAssINATION oF THE Postmas- Ter GEengRal..—By an extra slir from the office of the Baltimore American, dated Friday evening, we have the following additional information respect- ing the youth Gardner :— The City Court met this morning at ten o’clock, pursuant to adjournment, and resumed the examin: tion of J. McLean Gardner, the young man who made an assault upon the Postmaster General ot the Literary Notices. Pournica History or Irguanp —A very excel- lent synopsis of the political history of Ireland has just been published in this city. It has been compil ed by a Mr. Edwin Williame, and exhibits respect able evidence of his industry and judgment. We have examined it somewhat minutely, and believe that it 1s impartial and accurate. Ireland has of late years excited great attention, and this useful di- gest of her history must be generally acceptable. Merepiru—By the Countess of Blessington.—J. Winchester, New World office.—This is as agree- able a companion as ope could wishfor a summers day. It is filled with piquant scenes of fashionable life in England, and on the Continent—scenes, with which Lady Blessington is perfectly familiar, and perfectly competent to paint in all their various hues of light and shade. The want of principle, and the libertinism of the English nobility are thorough- ly exposed, and the slaves of fashion, of both sexes, are held up to well merited contempt. For absorb- ing interest of plot, and for spirited, clever, and original sketches of character, this romance has | rarely been equalled. It greatly ‘surpasses the pre- | ‘vious popular works of its gifted author. | New York Lega Onserver.— Owen, Ann street, | N. Y.—This work, which has taken a reputable | stand amongst the law publications of the day, 18 | now issued semi-monthly. The number for the Ist instant is mainly devoted to an opinion of Judge | Wells, of the U. 8. District Court of Missouri, on the constitutionality of the Bankrupt law, which affirms that the act of Congress, so far as it under- takes to discharge a debtor from debts contracted | before the passage of the act, without payment, and | to discharge his future acquisitioas of property from | liability to those debts, without the consent of aj given majority of hiscreditors, is unconstitutional. | ‘This is an important decision, though it is but the | echo of the opinion so often expressed by the dis- tinguished Senatorfrom the same State—the Hon. | Thomas H. Benton—during the debates which pre- ceded the passage of the law. Eales | The learned judge enters fully into the historical | circumstances attendant on the adoption of the pro- | position of Mr. Charles Pinckney, in regard to bank- | ruptey, by the framers of our Constitution, and from the works which they relied on proves the import of the terms used, and then concludes, alter quoting | various authorities, that a bankrupt system which | Congress has the power to og ee at for} the benefit of creditors, to enable them to collect | their just debts and to prevent the frauds of debtors who might remove their property and themselves in- to different States. He next proceeds to show that the bankrupt law of the last Congress was solely and entirely forthe benefit of debtors, and to enable | them to avoid their debts, and therefore opposed to the whole intent, spirit and object ofa constitution- al bankrupt law. | This he illustrates in a variety of ways. The question w iether Congress has authori- ty to pass a bankrupt law impairing the obligation | of contracts, is ably and fully discussed, and after a | long train of powerful reasoning, the decision is ar- | rived at which we have already stated. This deci- | sion will tend to unsettle the ownership to large | mounts of property, and it may lead to a great) amount of litigation, and therefore it will command much attention from the bar generally. Envicorr’s| Picrurk oF SakaToGa For 1843—| Endicott, New ¥ ork—This work contains thirteen views, from original drawings, of the principal | buildings and places of the village of Saratoga, with brief descriptive matter. It is dedicated to the vis- itors of the Springs. The views are lithographed by the publisher, who has a well-earned reputation in his art. But we cannot commend some of his figures. The United States Hotel stands first, as it justly should; but an equestrian, who is de- parting from that splendid establishment, we would fain hope is the possessor of the Rosi- nante on which he is astride, for we cannot believe the Marvin’s capable of keeping such cattle. Union Hall, the Pavilion House, Washington Grove, Putnam’s Bath, and other buildings; the Lake, the Springs and Fountains, and other objects of curiosity are here depictured, but the artist has placed an equestrian la ly on the wrong side of her horse in front of Putnam’s Bath; a shadow of “a gentleman in black” in a striking theatrical attitude in the high road; a husband and father affec- tionately strolling out at eventide in a very loaferish manner, and somefother perfect nondescripts. Our particular friend Col. Webb, crutches included, is represented nearthe Lake House with no evident improvement in “that half,” which is a reflection on the virtues of the waters. But there is another equally strong in the view of Saratoga Lake, in which a water drinker is represented on the bow ot a barge about incontinently to spring overboard. | If |_such desperation is produced y imbibing the Iodine waters, or those that bubble from the High Rock Spring, we shall centent ourselves with pure Croton. Such a collection of slovenly loafers we never saw grouped in any picture, as we find in these views of Saratoga ; they mar the better portions of the work, and should be corrected in future editions. Tur Sevr-Tavent Penman—Saxton & Miles, New York—This is a treatise on the art of writing, with pictorial illustrations and copperpiate engra- vings, designed for the use of schools and families. Its authors are Halsey H. Baker, professor of pea- manship, and Rensselaer Bentley, author of the pictorial school books. Tue Eciectic Museum or Forgicn LitgRaTuRE —Littell, New York—The August number of this periodical contains a large quantity of valuable mat- ter from various English publications. ‘Tue Brorurruoop or Tuieves, or a true picture of the American Church and Clergy, by Stephen 3. Foster. Published by Bolles, New London. The character of this pamphlet may be surmised from its title; at leastit is so satisfactory to us that we are not disposed to proceed beyond it. Tue Wrones or Women—Dodd, N. Y.—Char- lotte Elizabeth devotes the greater portion of this little volume to Milliners and Dress makers. Camrse.u’s Foreion Montuiy Macazins—Camp bell, Philadelphia.—This isthe August number of this Magaziae. Its contents are copied from En- glish magazines and English newspapers. Tus Kwickersocker ror Aucust—Allen, New York. Se Macaziné For Aucust—Hunt, New ork. These are periedicals of established reputation. Prorecrion or Immiorants.-—The suggestion made in the following communication,from a highly respectable foreign merchant, is highly deserving of attention. We trust that the association recently United States on Tuesday last. Dr. Gardner, bro- ther of the prisoner, the first witness called tothe stand, stated that the prisoner had been remarkable from an eerly period in his life for his close applica- tion to books of the most recondite character. The result of this was a great prostration of mind and body; the witness, observing his strange conduct, was Ted to the belief, some two monthe since, that tus brother was insane. He expregsed that opinien to his family, and remarked too, at the time, that he feared his brother would commit some ra h act His disease seemed to grow worse. Dr. G torther staved that the prisoner had writ- ten several strange commentaries on the writings of Shakspeare in the early part of last month, which he forwarded to his father, then absent to North Carolina, The father wrote to his family on the subject, enjoining them to keep a str'et watch upon the movements of the pris ner. He also addressed him a letter advising him to “change his reading descend from his stilts, and write him letters having relation to the affairs of the world.” _ David Hoffman, Esq. testified as to the prisoner’s insanity. He went to the prison in company with Col. Graham on Thursday morning, and had i terview with the prisoner in his eeff, which satisfied him that he was laboring under aberration of mind Gardner, it would appear from Mr. Hoflman’s testi- mony, suddenly became possessed with a notion that Mr. Wicklifle and one of the officers ot the steamboat, who were engaged in conversation close by him, had conspired to throw him overboard ; and actuated by fear and a desire o save himself ‘rom the dreaatul fate which he supposed awaited him, he committed the assault. He could give no reason why he thought a conspiracy had been entered into against him. He inferred that such was the Mr. H. was of the opinion that the young man’s mind had been thrown into disarray by injudicious study, and he had no doubt that he was insane. After some remarks from J. B. Williams, Eeq. counsel for the prisoner, the case was given to the Jury, who retired to their room, and after a short absence tound, “That the said John McLean Gard- ner was lunatic, or insane, on the first day of August at the time of committing the offence charged against him, and is still go at the time of taking this inquisition.” he Court then rendered the following judgment and order:— “The Court hereby release the prisoner fi a com: mitment of the justice of the evel aggre order d in he be paced in the State's Hospital, there to be confined until sil beeeken, = Peng a of which the City Court ofaw.” » and by them discharged in due course We are gratified to state that the Hon. Ci! A. Wicklifle was so far recovered as to be me leave this city on Friday morning for Washington He was accompanied by Messrs. Graham and Cer. po aa ie of the cities of New York and The Madisonian in mentioning the arrivai of Mr Wickliffe in Washiogton, says :— Drav.—The Rev. F. W. P.Gr " wood, paster of King’s Chapel, Boeton Rain. severe storm set in from the north-east terday afternoon, and the rain continued to pour bh are gratified hag able to state that he is ey | urely tree of pain, and is rapidly reeovering trom th: | eflects of his wound 4 established will act upon it immediately:— Mr. Epitor:— Dear Sir :— r Z lhave, from time to time, noticed with a good deal ef satisfaction, your able observations, con- cerning the immigration of foreigners and others to the western country. And when we take into view the importance of the subject, and the large masses that are weekly immigrating westward, we see that it is necessary that son.ething should be done to ta- cilitate the journey of the immigrant thither, To do this it would be essential to state the ex- pense OF eines the length of me it would take, and the cost from place to place, which particulars, if published and allowed to remain in a prominent situation tor a short time, would, without doubt, do an incalculable amount of good. _ And it this is done, the thanks of a large number of poor people, who are in a foreign land, unable to gather any information whatever, and perfect stran- gers to us, would amply repay you for any trouble you might take in obtaining the aforesaid particulare- Tremain Wery rest ectfully yours, A Norweeian Mercuart. New York, Aug. 2, 1843. Princeton Fuoitive Stave Case.—A colored man—James Johnson—who was arrested in Prince- ton a few days since in behalt of Mr. Thomas, of Mississippi, as a fugitive slave from Maryland, and who has lived worthily about Princeton tor the lasi five years, who was brought before Justice Lowry on Monday afternoon, and demanded a trial by jury, under the humane act of our Legislature, his counsel being Wm.C, Alexander and kdward Arm- strong, Esqs. Mr. Thomas was represented by J. T. Wallace, Eeq.,, of the Baltimore bar, and J. F. Hagerman, Eeq. A The counsel for the claimant objected that the State law is unconstitutional, being in conflict with the act of Congress, which provides that fugitives be taken for examination betore a mag} alone is decide upon the testimony, an State has concurrent jurisdiction in the case. cited the Peggs case, recently decided by the U. 8. Supreme Court, which it was held proved the un- constitutionality of the Jersey act. ‘ Justice Lowry, however, did not feel authorized to set aside an act of the Legislature, and decided in tavor of @ jury trial. The act itself imposes a fine of $600 upon any magistrate who shall refuse it.— The tral was accordingly erdered en, and Mr. J. T. Wallace, being called as a witness for the claim- ant, unequivocelly identified James as a slave be- longing to claimant t it had been his duty to wait upon witness on all occasions, and that he was as sure of his identity, us of that of his ow: father, and could not be misiaken P ‘ ‘The counsel tor James urged the question of iden tity with much ingenuity, bot the jury after half av hour’s absence returned a verdict tor the claimant We learn further, by the Pniladelpma Enquirer, that $800 has been offered for James’ freedom, but the claimants ask $560. He has been tound so ex- cellent and industrious a person, that this effort has at Robbery at the Tremont House Great ry Rg ” The Beston Bulletin ot the 8d instant says: --we have just learned that yesterday in the forenoon a daring robbery was committed at the Tremont House, in this city. Mr. J. A. Merritt of New Orleans, arrived yesterday morning, and took roomsat the Tremont House. + He had in his tranks a large amount of property, which was stolen dur- ing ‘he forenoon, and, asit now aypears, by one of the lodgere,who had entered his name on the books as “G, Thompson, of Washington.” The robbery was not discovered until last evening, when Mr. Merritt went to his room and found that his trunk had been broken open and the money abstracted — He immediately gave notice at the bar of the robbe- ry, and suspicion fell upon Thompson at once, and he was politely asked by ‘the Deacon” to step into a parlor, and wait the arrival of an officer. He was afterwards searched, and under the cushion of the sofa where he had been sitting, were found two Treasury notes of $500 each, and some jewelry which had been taken from the trunk. We under- stand that Thompson had negotiated during the da two other notes of $500 each at the Merchants’ban! and had epent a portion of the proceeds for a gold watch and other valuable articles, which were found upon him, together with $873 which he had receiv- edfrom the Bank. Thompson had also stolen a set of bills of exchange for $1000, which he had left, with other valuables, in the back building of the Tremont. ‘ ; He was committed to prison, and this morning was taken to the Police Court, examined, and put under bonds for $5000 for his appearance at the Mu- nicipal Court. The Boston Mercantile Journal of Friday, gives the following version of the story :— This morning George *Thompson, alias F. W. Gillett, was brought up on the complaint ef John A. Merritt, charged with breaking open and robbing his trunk at the Tremont House on the $d instant, of the following property :— Four Treasury notes, of $505 each, with interest, $2356 ‘Three bills of exchange, for. 1000 One goldring.. . 8 One gold diamond a5 Three gold studs, 10 Two gold breast 4 $3413 Two of the Treasury notes, Nos. 368 and 369, let- ters B and C, were paid at the Merchants’ Bank, and cancelled. The amount paid, as testified to by the clerk, was $1082 16. A The prisoner was taken into custody at the Tre- mont House last evening, about 11 P. M. by some of the officers of the house, when constable Clapp was sent for. On searching him eight $100 note» of the Merchants’ Bank were found on his person, and one $50 note. Beneath the cushion ot the sofa upon which he sat were found two of the Treasury notes mot negotiated, and the jewelry. Jt is sup- posed that he secreted them there after he was ta- Ken into custody. The bills of exchange were found loosely wrapped in Paper in the privy. He purchased a watch of Dows, Ball & Co. which was found upon his person. The evidence was suffi- ciently strong to warrant his being bound over in the sum of $5000, to take his trial at the next term of the Municipal Court. All the property, except $200 or $800 has been recovered. We have received an extra from the office of the Boston ‘Times, from which we copy the tollowing additional particulars, elicited during the examina- tion:— It seemed that Thompson was Seas at the Tre- mont, ag a gentleman of leisure, having recently taken a his abode there from the South. Mr. Merritt, (who is represented by the Times as a merchant from New York,) testified that he ar- rived in town yesterday, took lod; ings at the Tre- mont in a room which had several beds in it, the house being full at the time; went out of town on business with a friend, returned in the eve R and found that his trunk had been broken open, by the clerk handing hima bundle of retuse papers, &c , which had been found, and on which Mr. Merritt’s name was found. The thief did not take all the property from the trunk, but left some sealed packa- es of value. Mr. John A. May, clerk at the Merchants’ Bank, testified to the fact of the two Treasury notes, 368 and 369, being negotiated at the bank by a person, a stranger. He paid $1000 and interest, taking ani cancelling the notes, which also bore the receipt of the person offering them in the name of “F. W. Gillett ” : Mr. John L. Tucker, proprietor of the Tremont, testified to calling on J lapp and searching Thompson. Officer Clapp found on the prisoner or near him eight $100 bills, one $50, and one $20 and the watch. His attention had been called to the case early in the day by a person remarking the suspicious circumstance of a stranger bargaining for a watch at Jones & Dow’s, throwing down on the counter a Treasury note for $500 No, 369, which was not taken. A watch and chain were afterward bought there.— Clapp then followed him to Willis’ exchange shop, to the Merchants’ Bank, to Gilbert’s, in Ex- change street, and then again at the ‘Merchants,” where the gentleman was receiving the money of earns teller; afterward he tracked him to the N.Y. depot, the man in the meantime having changed his clothes entirely. ; Owing to some accident Thompson missed the cars, Clapp not arresting him because he was not then aware of the robbery, though having a watch on him, so thathe readily placed his hand upon him when called upon by Mr. Tucker at 11 o’clock last night. ‘the person was fully identified, and bound over to the next Municipal Court inthe sum of $5000. In default of bail he was committed. Soon after this the District Attorney, Fran Dexter, Beq., at the suggestion of the Merc! Bank, appeared in Court and desired that the Trea sury netes might be given upto the bank, the agent of the United States, as they were the property of the Government, and should be immediately return- ed to Washington. : : The Court was inclined to retain possession of the same, and did so, as being a necessary link in the chain of evidence, and as having been, when stolen, the property of Mr. Merritt. NavaL.—ARRIVAL oF THE U. S. Stoor oF War_Boston.—The United States sloop ol war Boston, from the East Indies, via Rio Janario, June 28, arrived at this port yesterday afternoon. Officers of the Boston :—J. Colling Long, Esq. commander; T. G. Benham, Henry Walker, and I. N. Brown, lieutenants; Ried War- den, master; R. I Dodd, surgeon; J. H. Wright, as- sistant surgeon; N. G. Rogers, acting purser; Reu ben Harris, R. B. Lowry, I. P. Quackenbush, I. B. M’Cauley, and F. Gregory, mioshipmen; S. Henri jueg, captain’s clerk; Elisha Whitton, guoner; L. R ‘ux, boatswain; Geo. I. Lozier, sailmaker; Mr. Page, master’s mate—all weil. M Walsh, eec- of legation, court of brazil, and A. N. Smith, jpman U. 3. N., passengers. the first cruise of the Boston since she was She is heavily sparred and armed, carrving Thi rebuilt during this cruise 20 forty-two’s, carronades, and two long twenty-four’s, being two carronades short of her complement. We understand that she has pared to have the qualities of an excellent sea oat and fair sailer, and that she has returned in excellent condition, and can be refitted and sent to sea again immediately. She suiled from,New York Nov. 26th, 1840, and performed her first passage to Rio in 35 days—the shortest yet made by any of our men ot war. Her next run, from Rio to (ape Town, in 25 days, was equally creditable. Subsequently she doubled the Cape of Good Hope in company with the Constel- lation, and proceeded by the way of Mozambique Channel to Sumatra, and theace through Malacca Straits to Singapore, and afterwards beat up the China Seas, thus atlording opportunity of comparing her sailing with the Constellation under all cireum- stances. She had the advantage of the latter smp in point of sailing save one, on a wind, close haul- ed, the Frigate being much the most weatherly of the two, While at Joanna, one of the Comoro Isles, ‘the Boston was despatched to the aid of a vessel strand. ed on the neighboring island of Mayotta, under the direction of a native pilot, who neither spoke nor understood English. She beat through a most nar- row and intricate channel in the reef, 28 miles in length, such as would rarely be attempted by a ves- sel of her size, working all the time in the most satis, factory and admirable manner. She anchored abreast the town, to the complete surprise of the officers of the French vessels, who had been sur- veying with a view of taking possession of the island, and believed the town inaccessible from that quarter. Shortly after the arrival of the equadron at Macao the Boston was sent to Manilla. She joined the Commodore at Whampoa on her return, and kept company while the settlement of our claims the Chinese was pending. She then proce Macoa, and was soon alter joined by the Constella- ton, the twe ships keeping company, partly at Ma- cao, and partly at Hong Kong, until the termination of the Chinese and English war enabled the Com- modore to despatch the Boston to periorm that por- tion of duty assigned the equadron in the Pacitic Ocean ‘ The N. E. exit from the China seas not being practicable, on account of the early setting ino the monsoon with strong gales, the Boston run down the China seas, through the straits of Sunde around New Holland, and alter touching at Sidney a tew days, resumed her way to the Society Islands. Remaining only five days at Tahiti, she next sailed for Oahu, and arrived there at a critical period for American interests. Itisa fortunate circumstance that we were re. preeented by a naval force at the Sandwich Islands during the difficulties between them and the Eng- been made to retain him in Princeton, where much sympathy has been felt for him.—Newark Daily | lish. The opportunity of finding an asylum on board one of our ships of war in the event of hos- tilldes, was certainly a great relief to the American residents, as well as gratitying to those offering the protection ; indeed, for some time the state of things was so unsettled, that it was apprehended that some intervention might become necessary for the effectual protection of the lives and property of our citizens, who are nearly 500 in number, not including the crews of whale shits, and whose in- terests cover some milliensof dollars. As soon as it was expedient to leave Oahu, the Boston pro- ceeded to the southward, and being unable to fetch the Marquesas, tonched again at Tahiti. The un- settled state of this island, as well as frequent diffi- culties with the crews of whalers, made her visits highly desirable. fs ‘The engagements of most of her crew being now onthe eve of expiring, precluded a further stay in the Pacific, and leaving the west coast unvisited, she took her departure from Tahiti, for Cape Horn, on her homeward bouad passage. Notwithstanding adverse gales, she arrived in Rio in 69 day She remained in that port 10 days, and thence sailed for the United States Out of the last eleven mont she has been nine at sea, The whole amount her sailing 18 upwards of fifty thousand miles. ‘We learn by the above arrival, that the U. S. fri- gae Columbia was at Rio, June 28—all well. H. B. M. ship Vindietive, and the French frigate Bossoule, were at Tahiti, April 11. Later From Bermupa.—by the arrival of the fast sailing schooner Currency, Captain Moore, we have received full files of the Royal Gazette to the 30th ult. inclusive. The Gazette of the 25th says :— We will not have any more of the Royal Mail Steamers here for another month, the Severn and Trent being the first under the new route. The for- mer vessel, as we have before stated proceeded hence to Nassau, and from thence to Havana, King- ston, in Jamaica, Jaemel, in Hayti, Si. Juan, in Porto Rico, and back to St. Thomas, where she is e arrive in 29} days from the period of her starting thence. a Should the steamer from St. Thomas, on arriving at Bermuda, not meet the steamer from Havana, she will coal complete, and atter waiting seven days proceed toFalmouth; but should the Mexican steam- er arrive at Bermuda, after detaining this number seven steamer so long as to prevent her reaching Ja- maica in time, by the way of Havana, the will, af- ter delivering the home mails to the Mexican steam- er, proceed direct to Jamaica, so as to keep her ap- pointed time, f if It js calculated that 100,000 miles of steaming, and £180,000 expense will be annually saved to the com- pany by the new arrangement. ‘The lessened amount of work will be very important to the company, says our London correspondent, in a letter received via St. Thomas, by the Severn, ‘as it will relieve them from the necessity of replacing the Medina, Isis, and Solway” The shares on which £60 has been paid up, are down as low as £12. The new tables of route, reduced scales of passen- gers, &c., can be seen at our office. The price of p»ssage from Bermuda to Southampton or Falmouth Is £40 after, and £35 forward cubin, From Bermu- da to Nassau $40, to Jamaica $120, exclusive of wine, porter, &c. A steamer will leave St. Thomas, for Fayal and Falmouth every thirty days. Should the weather prevent communication with Fayal when the steam- er reaches that Island, she must extend her stoppage there till she can obtain coal sufficient to ensure reaching Falmouth under steam; but if there be suf- paleo coal on board she may omit altogether calling at Fayal. The French steam frigate Gomer arrived at Do- minica on the 6th inst. On coming to anchor, says the “* Colonist,” she hoisted an English ensign at the fore-top-mast head, and fired a salute of 21 guns, which was immediately returned by the Battery at Morne Bruce. The Gomer then fired 15 guns as a salute to His Honor the President, which was like- wise immediately returned The.G is employed in carrying a Government Commissioner through the British Islands in search of information relative to the working et the Reyal Mail Steam Packets. His Excellency the Governor recommends estab- lishing annual eessions of the legislature, instead of the present mode of meeting quarterly. _ n Grenada, a question of privilege, arising out of the arrest for debt of two of the members of the House of Assembly, and a refusal on the part of the House to proceed to business, until the question was settled, has led toa dissolution of the Assembly. We give some particulars. ‘he election of new :e- presentatives was going on at the latest dates, and there was every probability that a majority of those members who Carried the privilege question, will be returned, and it is believed that a second dissolu- tion will be the consequence. 4 The immigrant ship Fairy Queen, arrived at Trinidad, on the 28th ultimo, from St. Helena, with 195 captured Atricans on board. That trightful dis- ease, the small pox, broke out amongithe passengers on their way out, and of sixteen cases, eight had ter- minated fatally. The authorities of Trinidad were exerting themselves to prevent the disease from ex- tending to the shore. The following letter from Capt. Allan, of the mail steamer “Teviot,” corrects the talse reports wie have been in circulation injurious to their credit:— Benmupa, ist July, 1848. Sir—Having observed in your Journal of the 1#th a paragraph stating that the company’s steamer Trent had arrived at Falmouth on the 17th ult, out of coal and wa- ter, and that it was reported that not one of these steam- ers had had on its arrival at Falmouth one day’s coal to spare, I should feel much obliged by your inserting in your journal of next week acorrection of the last men- tioned report ; and please also state the fact that this ship had on board 240 tons of coal on her last arrival at Fal- mouth on the 2nd of April last, at 6 A. M., after a passoge jays from this. The coal left being nearly sutti- r ten days consumption, and with water and fresh ions on board sufticient tor a greater number of Later rrom Sours America.—By the arrival of the ship Roanoke and brig Saldana, at Baltimore, from Rio Janeiro, the Baltimore American receiv- ed the following letters from Montevideo and Buenos Ayres:— Monrevipro, June 6, 1843 I take leave to inform you that a very severe gale was experienced in the River Plate, on the 29th and 30th ult. from the SSE, and that much damage has been sustained by the shipping at Buenos Ayres, of sundry nations. Those of the United States are, barque Serene, of Baltimore, loss of foremast, and cut down to the water's edge—cargo safe. It is said the vessel will be condemned. Barque Aurora, ef Boston, stranded high and dry. and bi be condemned. Brig Oswego, Philadelp! her outward cargo on board, stranded, and w condemned—-cargo safe. ng Oriole, seriously damaged,and will probably be condemned. Schoon- ers Saratoga and Carolinian, much damaged, and require repairs. Forty vessels have received more or less damage at that port. At Montevideo, although the gale was felt with great severity, and the harbor is full of vessels, lam happy to state that only one vessel stranded, atter having parted both chain cab!es—the barque Hobert, of Cohasset, with 1800 bbis. flour on board, just ar. rived trom Rio. This vessel is high and dry on a sand beach, and will probably be got off. Cargo landing in good order, the latter insured at Rio. The U.S. ship John Adams, at anchor near this port, parted two of her chains during the gale. The U S. schooner Enterprize arrived yesterday from Rio Janeiro ina leaky condition, and reported the gale as exceedingly heavy off the coast. She was obliged to throw some of her guns overboard. | much fear that great damage has been eustained on the coast not yet known, ‘i : It would be well to state, for the information of ship masters bound direct to Buenos Ayres, that the pilot boat which formerly cruised in the vicinity of Maladonado for inward bound ships, has been with: drawn; consequently, bet may require a pilot, must touch at this port to obtain one. Lh Monrevineo, May 31, 1843. Since he 25:h ultimo, he import of flour has been 7277 barrels, of which about 3000 barrels have been sent on to Buenes Ayres, in addi- tion to 1800 per Hobart, trom Kio Janeiro, that passed up a few days since. A further quantity is daily expected from that quarter. The Serene’s cargo from Baltimore was placed at $10,- 640, deliverable in Buenos Ayres, netting 98,30-100, and lately 200 bbls, halt ‘ Gallego,” hail ** Bait- more,” pave been sold at $10,8. There is little demand for consumption, and consequently the stock in first hands has been increased to nbout 8000 barrels, and we do not think that over $10 to net $7.50 could now be obtained. i There isvery little sa | for any articles of our import, and even of such as are of actual seventy, vey smalijeupplies would cause an im- mediate depression. We were in hopes to have been able by this op- portunity to have advised some important change in the state of public affairs, and although indications of a change still continue, nothing decisive has yet beendone. About 2500 French, Italians and Ger: mans have taken up arms and compose a very formi- dable addition to the detence oi the place. General Rivera isat no great distance with the greater part of his forces, and is probably only waiting a conve- nient opportunity to make a general attack onOribe a Buenos Ayrean General, who has intrenched himself within sight of thecity. Such an event is much to be desired, for to whichever side victory may incline the {result must be beneficial to the commerce of the place. ‘The present stagnation ot trade, the utier impossibility of collecting outstand- ing debts, and the entire absence of confidence are circumstances, which, it continued much longer, will be followed by consequences that we fear wil) prove generally ruinous. Buenos Ayrgs, June 2. Our market remains without material change. | Flour we had lately two arrivals from your's, band about 8200 bbls: and by the barque Serene, from Baltimore. about 1000 bbls. This article is nom nally worth 9 patacones on board, and forenee impor tations, which are permitted to be ee Oe 0 ro Upper Provinces, are held ovl2 pats in sacla> There is, however, little or no demand on specula- tion, and the above mentioned arrivals remain on hand uasold. Boston, [Correspondence of the Herald. } Boston, Aug. 4, 1843. Increase of Steam in Boston—Strike Among the Sailora—Bit of Mutiny on board Sloov-of-War Boston— Prompt Action of her Commander—Mer- chant’ Exchange News Room. This city looks smilingly to-day. All appears so contented, 80 busy, 80 clean, so dull, 80 green, so dry, so rich, so self-sufficic nt, that a stranger cannot but be pleased with the place fora week or two, if notlonger Inthe last few years it has increased so wonderfully fast in railroads and steamships, that one can almost imagine that the whole city, and the towns adjoining, are driven by an immense steam engine, placed under the “Common,” with a big anthracite coal fire burning still lower down, to generate steam enough to keep all the machinery in full and active operation. No one cau be dissa- tisfied with all this. Yet one cannot help smiling to see how quickly the Bostonians perceive the impor- tance of their position, and with how much gratifi- cation they compare London, Paris, Liverpool and New York, with their own little village. This, however, speaks well tor their powers of comparison and perception. i cb A There came near being a bit of a mutiny on board the sloop-ot-war Boston, on herfarrival at this port, yesterday. She has been absent over three years in the Chinese waters, and the term of service o| most of her seamen had expired. They, therefore, felt little like working, and when the ship arrive oft Fort Independence they refused to do duty. This looked rather equally at first, but Capt. Long proved to he a man of Snerey and decision. He armed every OHGr, and had them stationed onthe quarter deck. He then ordered all hands before him, and asked them the cause of the difficulty. Several replied that they were sick. “Are your names on the eick list?” asked the Captain. ‘‘No,” was the answer. “Then, below instantly, and re- port yourselves te the Surgeon,” said the Com- mander. Several went below, but most remaining on deck, he i demanded why they refused to obey orders. be then said that their time of ser- vice (three years) had run out, and they could not work any longer. Captain L. repliedina few words, and ordered every one to his post, under penalty of being fired upon if ther did not obey him at once. They thereupon went forward, the ship came up to the city, and the trouble blew over like a small thunder cloud on a summer afternoon The greatest feature among strangers and the commercial classes in this city, is the Merchant Exchange, {and the Merchants’ Exchange News Room. The News Room, which is in the large rotunda of the Exchange, is kept by Nathaniel Greene, Esq , tormerly postmaster of Boston. The room is probably the best in the wold, and is the grand depot for news and commercial information in this section. We do not believe that a news establishment was ever started with arrangements so pertect, and facilities so great, as this one. All the merchants here are highly pleased with it, and certainly they ought to be so. Nothing else. Yours, &c. H. New Lebanon Springs. [Correspondence of the Herald.) Cotumsian Hatt, New Lesanon Spminas, Aug. 2, 1743. Delightful Scenery at New Lebanon—Fine Hotel— Music—Shakers, §c. Dear Bennetr:— I cannot retrain from expressing to you, and through your columns to the travelling‘eli‘e, my great delight at finding, in the course of my ram- blings, ao delightful a spot as this veritable Lebanon Springs. The attractions of this place having been hinted to me as I was leaving Boston, last week, [ resolved to break the tedium of a long ride to Albany by cal- ling and refreshing myself with a glass of spring water and a nighv’s repose. We accordingly left the cats at Pittefield, seven miles from the Springs, where we found a coach waiting to receive us. Our ride from Pittsfield to the Springs was through a most delightful section of country, embracing the fairest landscapes and moun- tain scenery which the traveller is wout to gaze upon. We left Boston at7 A. M., and arrived here at 5 P. M.; on the whole a very pleasant jaunt. This is certainly one of the most enchanting places I ever visited. By looking from the piasza you behold every order of beauty, from the most simple to the sublime, A valley is seen stretching out to a distance of ten miles, on each side of which are sloping highlands, vader a most luxuriant state of cultivation. Herds are seen grazing upon the hill tops, fields of grain waving in the breeze, and the winding streams, having caught the varied hues imparted by surrounding objects, reflecting richness and beauty to the enraptured gaze of the traveller. The house at which I am staying 1s kept in a most capital manner by Mr. Bentiey and sons. The building is ninety feet on the east wing, one hun- dred and thirty on the south, containing one hun- dred and thirty private rooms. Jt}is mainly pro- tected trom the street bya large circular yard, abounding in trees. aud shrubbery, in the mudst of which there is a mighty sycamore towering majestically some sixty feet, whose branches hang in graceful curves over a spring of crystal water. This spring is exceedingly beautitul. Myriads of bubbies are constantly issuing from the caves of the earth, which remain unbroken until they come in contact with the atmosphere. Fourteen barrels of water are said to come from this spring every minute. Every thing connected with the house preeents an cpecarence of order and neatness, which we do not often meet with at our public hotels. Active and attentive servants are provided from New York, who manifest an unusual zeal in supplying to the guests the utmost of their wishes. The table is loaded with the richest meats and the daintlest fruits that can be found in any clime; and the active response of every palate declares that the cook ** was not bred in the attic.” Music is always at hand to usher in the evening w: phe ely dance. : The rides in this viciuity far surpass any watering place Iever visited. At the distance of two miles and a half, there is the largest Society of Shakers in the Union. These eccentric people ave forthe last ear closed their house of vublic worship, but they ave in the meantime prepared a place on the moun- tain, where they worship when the weather is agreea- ble. They gave notice for public worship there last Sabbath, but as it rained, we were deprived the very rich treat of witnessing their peculiar performances. They say they shall worship there next Sabbath, if the weather is pleasant. But! retrain trom saying more, as my paper is nearly consumed, and I fear | have already tres- passed too farupon your valuable space. A _ Let meconclude this hasty letter, by saying that instead of one night, | have been here nearly a week; and as Iam in no haste to get home, I intend to see many more suns cast their last lingering rays upon these beautitul hills. And I doubt not, should many others weary of the bustle of the city, or even of the sands and monotonous scenery of Saratoga, happen to lodge inthis valley, they wilt be retained by the same spell which binds Your most humble servant, J. G. Horrip Murper near Toronto.—Mr. Kennear, a gentlemen of fortune, residing on Yonge street, 17 miles trom Toronto, wasin that city on Thursday and returned home on Friday. His establishment, censisied ot one servant man,a female housekeeper, and one housemaid. On returning home he en- quired for the housekeeper, and was toid she had gone toa neighbor's. 1t 1s supposed he then retired to his chamber, but on hearing a noise in the kitch- en went down to ascertain the cause. On open- ing the door, he was shot through the heart by the servant man, MecDermot,j and his body dragged to the root house. This was on Saturday night.— On Sunday morning the man and woman took the wagon and horses to Toronto, where they oflered them for sale for $60, but tailed to find a purchase: They then embarked on the Transit for Lewiston.— On the passage, McDermot showed a go uff box, and other valuables. On arriving ia Lewiston in raising the wagon from the hold, they broke the shafts, and not being able to pay the duties onthe same, offered the snuff box inpayment, which was retused. Not being able to proceed, and thinking themselves perfectly safe, they retired to bed. A gentleman who was invited to dine with Mr. Kennear on Sunday, on arriving at his house, dis- covered the door open, and on entering, seeiwg the signs of robbery and murder, gave the alarm. The body of Mr. K’ was tound, and an express sent off to the Mayor. of Toronto, who despatched the steamer Transit with the Police officers to Lewis- ton, where the fugitives were taken in bed. They were secured and conveyed to Toronto in the steamer Queen. On Monuay, the news arrived in Toronto that the body of the housekeeper had heen found. She appeared to have been strangled, cit iseupposed on Friday,) as the body was much oerarieee, reports were in circulation as to the cause of the murders. It is puny supposed that the murderersimagingd Mr. K. had gone to the city to receive a large sam of money, and had killed the housekeeper previous to Mr K’s return, Bat if robbery was the object, they tailed, as it 18 reported Mr. K had onlyasmall sum about him. An ex. amination had taken place, and the parties were committed—the female having confessed the crime. Rochester Democrat. Cnesareakk AND Onto Canat..—The Vrederick Examiner of the 34 inst, says :—‘*The Canal Com- pany have offers te do the work for fitteen per cent lees than the bid of Messrs. Lewon aud Rutter—say tor $200,000 lees” Onn Aor.—Mrs. KE. House died near Wheeling Vo., a fewduye since, at the advanced age of 110 years,