The New York Herald Newspaper, October 7, 1843, Page 5

NEW Y ORK HERALD. : 1 only authorized agent f Mr. L. Willard is our only autho agent for tno Zicot ihe Herald in Troy, N-Y. All persons wish- ing the paper in that city will apply only to him,at 230 Kiser etrest. Nominations For Surner—A.c Sorts or Bat- LoTing—No Rusuit.—The delegates to the Van Buren County Convention to nominate candidates for Sheriff, County Clerk, and Coroner, met last evening at Tammany Hall, and the meeting was a perfect Godsend to ell the porter houses, oyster stands, beer shops, and pea nut factories in the Anticipated Arrival of Col Johnson---Prepa-| vicinity of the old wigwam. The suavity of ration for his Reception----Corporation Economy and Corporation Extravagance. The old Hero of the Thames, in the kindness of his heart, has resolved to gratify the wishes of many who live inthe bustle of receptions and entertain- ment of the distinguished, by visiting New York when he has finished the 1mportant business which called him to the eastern States, and the review of the Connecticut militia and volunteer companies, whose martial immortality has now been achieved. He may be here on or about Thursday next, and in the mean time the recently appointed committees, who once allowed him to slip through their fingers, are meeting in solemn council, to prepare every thing for the occasion but that which is the all-es- sential, for “ready money is Aladdin’s lamp.” The Common Council will doubtless vote him the use of the Goyernor’s room, in which they will make ef hima raree show for the amusement of the gaping idlers, but not a ‘‘rap” will be appropriated for either brandy cocktails, segars, extra dinners, or plebeian “drinks.” When President Tyler visited this city, the economical corporation rot only took care that he fared sumptuously, but they fed others and called them his suite, gave dinners to hundreds of hitngry hangers-on, and pufied away all care themselves for the amount of the bill, in the smoke of thirty-seven dozen of the best segars, which would undoubtedly keep a pretty considerable “ pother o’er their heads”; but when an old soldier and statesman, whose services the nation is ready to admit, pays them a flying visit, he is to be treated werse than loafers whose services it would be diffi- cult to discover. President Tyler, three Secreta- ries, and one poet lauriet, in the person of his hopetul boy, whose presence was necessary in the train, are ingeniously, by a species of legerdemain, multiplied into twenty-eight persons, and hence the first item ot the bill which the city officers paid at one of our hoteis, reads thus:— President and suite consisting of 28 persons, $2 per day for three days, $168 Now, deducting three Secretaries and one private Secretary, and 24 remain; if, therefore, an actual President is equal to 24 Secretaries of te, of Wear, or of the Treasury, we sero ask the Co: poration how many a President's successo tot Andas Dick Johnson will admit of no denial, President he must be, and should be treated se- cordingly at the rate which this mathematical ; blem would establish when it has been solved by the city fathers. But we will read further trom the bill of particu- lars to which we have referred:— 182 dinners, $5 each, including wine, $060 Not only are five persons magnified to 28, but 182 others are conjured into existence, and dined and wined at $5 a head; and like Banquo’s kingly issue, though the line does not stretch out tothe crack ef doom, they “show the eyes and grieve the heart” of the tax payers. The better part, however, is yet to come:— 118 bottles of wine at $2, $226 a brandy, $1 50, 46 50 lemonade, 11 00 37 dozen segars, a 3 shillings. 13 83 As the President and his suite were provided for at $2 per day, and;the 132 dinners were commuted for at $5 each, including their wine, these additional items must necessarily be the result of a cozy private jollification of those who were excluded from the dinner table, or perhaps—but no, we will not draw the curtain. These items follow:— 32 extra breakfasts, $32 00 Postage, porterage, &c., 39 60 Drink, breakage, &e., 19 62 The 113 bottles of wine for the more dainty, 31 bot. tles of brandy for the “‘smashers,”’ $11 worth of le- monade for the teetotallers, or for intermixture with the brandy, and 37 dozen cigars, at a cost of near $300, is a fair sample of a corporate “‘ free and easy.” That a large item for “ breakage” should follow, is by no means surprising, for as some staid old Alder- man, unexpectedly overtaken on such a joyous oc- casion, tried to sing, “We wont go home till morn- ing,” and threw a becoming and suitable determin- ation into his actions, ‘‘ breakages” would neces- sarily occur, and if so, they must be paid for. The “drinks,” however, after all these items, puzzle us. it may be that porters became necessary to enable the “carousers” to go home when morning did ar- rive, as they had determined in poetic measure not to go home before, and an item for such service would favor this presumption, and “‘let’s take a drink all round,” would be natural under such cir- cumstances. The 32 extra breakfasts were doubt- Jess for seme of the “codfish aristocracy,” who took pot luck early to avoid the common rabble. If, then, such liberality on the part of the Corpora- tion signalized them so recenily, and all their ex- penditures attendant on the reception of the Presi dent cannot be looked for in a tavern bill, why should Dick Johnson, who is old in his country’s service, be treated merely to empty show and pa- rade? If they will not treat him to segars by the dozen, for heaven’s sake permit him to “puff hie pipe’s ambrosial gales,” and give the old hero a cold eut and a cocktail. Cunarp Steam Suips—The new steamer build- ing for this line of packets will be ready to take her station as a regular boat early in the spring, under the command of Capt. Ryrie, now inthe Acadia, who will be succeeded 'n that ship, after another voyage, by Captain Shannon, formerly cf the Co- lumbia. The other boats will remain under the command of their present gentlemanly comman- ders, until further notice from this quarter. In speaking of these beautiful steamers, we cannot for- get Mr Heatley, the pohte steward of the Caledo- nia, the favorite in the line, and so perfecta master of his profession that some of our most experienced can profit by taking a few lessons frem him. The most magnificent sbip that ever floated would not become popular unless her officers made her so; consequently nothing is so important in equipping the Adantic steamers, where competition runs high, as gentlemanly officers in every department. The Cunard line of steamships are nearly perfect, so far as this necessary feature is concerned. Although there are instances of preference, as in the individu- al named above, there is not an unpopular man holding any important station on board. We trust the line of French steamers will be equally as for tunate in the selectiens made for their government and control Dreaprvt Exriosion.—A powder mill was blown up at High Falls, abou! seven miles from Cattskill, on Tuesday afternoon about three o’elock. There were six persons in the building at the time of the explosion, ali of whom were blown to atoms! Some three hundred kegs of powder are said to have been in the mill when the accident occurred. The fore- man was indisposed, and the person having charge of the packing and drying house is supposed to have been intoxicated. The report of the explosion ex- cited considerable alarm at Cattskill, many persons taking it for an earthquake A similar accident oc- curred at this same place three or four years ago, when four persons were killed. Tur Queen or Enouanp.—Her Majeety Victoria the First, who is astonishing her subjects by her frequent visits to her neighbors, the European sove- reigns, is ina condition which promises to bless her Joyal subjects with another-prince or princess. Jount Albert Lupi de Montalto credentials as Charge exhibited his d’Afiaires of hie Majesty,the King of Sardinia,to the Secretary of State, by whom he was subsequently presented to the President Saunpers, THE Forcex.—This youth, with his ac- complices, was brought up yesterday to plead to the indictments which have been found against him, as will be seen by a reference to our Sessions report a | manner of the various candidates for office, was truly ludicrous and anmsing. The feeling character of their enquiries after the health of the delegates, and their wives and children, was fol- lowed with still more endearing protestations of re- gard and favors intended when alluding to their own humble pretensions to the office they were de- sirous of obtaining. Little knots of politicians of the small beer and brandy and water order, were seen assembling about old Tammany at dus«, and long ere the hour of the meeting of the Convention, the vicinity was peopled with candidates and their friends, on the sharp look out for every straggling delegate, who had not been previously sounded. At about eight o’clock, the “ Pewter Mug,” “ Widow Lynch’s,” “Old Joe Murphy’s,” “ Little Tammany,” ‘The Hole in thejWall,” and other piaces of resort, began to swarm with the overflow ef patriotism, rum and gin cocktails, and all was excitement awaiting the result of the first ballot of the delegates for the office of Sheriff: Nine o’clock came, and still no result. The consequence was that considerable cursing and swearing, and grumblings, like distant thunder, was heard among those whose patience was not of Job-like character; but time soon brought the tidings of ‘a ballot,” “ aballot,” and all rushed to hear the result. The ‘“ Pewter” had been selected as the headquarters of Jokn J. Westervelt, one of the candidates. ‘ Widow Welch’s” opposite, by Harry Atwood and his friends, while John Emmans, more cunning, and in order to cover more ground by his influence, changed his position, as the battle raged, from ‘* Little Tamma- ny,” to ‘Old Soe Murphy’s” and ‘** Tommy Wad- low’s.” Thus stationed, the leaders were all ex- citement, when down came the delegates and run- nets with the following, as the result of the first ballot :— Henry Atwood,. John Emmans, Jobn J. Westervelt,. S5; but there being no election, another ballot was called for, and continued as follows :— Second Ballot.. Third Ballot. Atwood, 33 Atwood, Emmans, 22 Westervelt, Westervelt, 21 Emmans, Seaman, st Fourth Ballot. Fifth Ballot. Atwood, 32 Atwood, Ewmans, 380 Westervelt, Weastervelt, 20 Emmans, e Seventh Ballot. 31 Emmans, 24 Atwood, 23 Westervelt, 7 Blank, Jesse el wee Sl8ee 8188s 85 Eighth Ballot. Ninth Ballot. Atwood, 34 Atwood, Emmans, 20 Emmans, Westervelt, 17 Westervelt, Seaman, 11 Seaman, 32 82 Tt now being 1 o'clock in the morning, and from appearances on the last ballot that no result could be obtained, the Convention adjourned till Tuesday evening of next week. Tur Wuie Meetinas of the several wards to elect delegates to nominate the several county officers for the fall election, were held last evening. There was little excitement, and the only result worthy of note was that all the delegates chosen were consi- dered to be friends of Henry Clay for the Presiden- cy. The Whigs wiil therefore nominate a clean Clay ticket for the fall election. PARLIAMENTARY Procgxpines 1N Caxapa—It is amusing to see the dignity which the little body called the Parliament of the United Canadas, as- sumes. Their jurisdiction is limited to the local matters of a miserable colony—a kind of parish meeting business—for they have not power to pass an act of any importance without the permission of the English government, and yet they could not assume more airs if they were a Congress of Kings Their,bedizened door-ke epers, whose insolence is co-equa! with the ludicrous self-importance of the parliamentary members, are doubtless designed to aid the phantasy with which their election seems to have possessed them, and all their proceedings par- take of a mock-imitation—a sort of serious bur- lesgue of the Imperial Parliament. By the latest reports which we have from the seat of govern- ment, w2 learn that they have been engaged, in imitation of the British Parliament, whose jurisdic- tion encircles the globe, in a debate on the answer to the address from the throne,and a trial of strength of parties. The minority on the address in the le- gislative council, was precisely four, which makes the affair still more ludicrous, while it exhibits the power of the government over the members. If they would dispense with high-sounding folly, and return to common sense legisiation, they might de- serve their per diems, and benefit their constituents. It is intimated that a dissolution of the Parliarhent is to be asked fer, that an appeal may be made to; the people on the seat of government question, but with the exception of those imme- diately interested by their proximity to the congre- gated wisdom, the people generally have more re- gard to the business transacted than to the place where it may bedone. Nevertheless, this question threatens all sorts of evil inflaences on the peace of the Province, and it will be made a stalking horse for aspiring politicians, for some time to come. American ATHENAEUM IN Paris —The American residents in Paris have established a Library and Reading Room, under the above name, for the pur- pose of affording an agreeable place of meeting for American citizens, and a place where they may ob- tain publications relating to their native land. The Representative of the United States at the Court of France, with his consent, is to be the President of the Association, and the Consul of the United States at Paris, the Vice President, besides whom there are three directors. The President at the preseat time, is Henry Leyard, Esq. Charge d’ Affairs of the United States, and Vice Bresident, Lorenzo Drape, Eeq. U. S. Consul at Paris. Authors and publishers of valuable American works, by sending them to this institution, may place them where they will become more extensively known ‘abroad, and at the same time render a service to the residents or visitors in Paris, and particularly to the members of the Association. Tae Aprroacuine Fam at Ninto’s.—A hasty glance at the interior of the garden last night, satis- tied us, that persons desirous, or intending to exhibit wares at the Fair, must move with haste to secure a good location. There are already sent in articles sufficient to fill all the tables in the grand saloon. Vauxhall Garden has been taken by the Institute, and is being prepared for the reception of the Agri- cultural Department. From the present appearances, and the exertion making to secure increased facili- es to bothexhibitors and visiters, we can safely predict that this Fair will be the most brilliant of all. It is hoped, with some degree of certainty, that Daniel Webster will deliver an address during the exhibition. We advise intending exhibitors to send in their wares to-day, Monday will be too late. Tur Makyianp Exxctiox.—In Baltimore, four out of he five members of the State House of Dele- gates are whigs. This is an unusual result, The whigs are sanguine of carrying the State, which may give them another United States Senator. Dinsgr ro Rowert Tyter.—There were 300 per sons at the dinner given to Robert Tyler in Phila- delphia on Thursday. One paper, in speaking of Mr. Tyler's speech on that occasion, says—‘‘ His ferver and excitability of temperament, and exu- berance of fancy, is aptto lead him into expres- sions, which colder natures would consider some- what fanciful and extravagant.” It is not an unfair inference, then, that Mr. Robert }Tyler said some very silly thinge. The following extract, however, is one of such momentous importance to Lord Brougham, that all who have admired that distin- guished man’s exertions for nearly half a century in the cause of the people, of intellectual culture, and the diffusion of knowledge, will look for it with a melancholy interest :—“ The speaker, in conclu- sion, adverted to the allusion which Lord Brougham, in a recent speech, had made to his father and him- self, and repaid him, for the contemptuous manner in which he spoke of the younger Tyler, by ex- pressing quite as much contempt for his lordship’s opinion. [Oh!] Whatever were his own demerits, and however an honest ambition might be blighted by future accidents, there was one subject of con- gratulation, which could always solace his mis- fortunes, and infuse pride into his breast—that he was not born an Englishman.” There is something so strangely mysterious in the forebodings of “*blighted ambition” by “ future accidents,” that we will reward the solver of the strange intima- tion which ishere conveyed. His sources of gratu- lation will, however, be received as “fudge,” after his candid acknowledgment that he is prompted by ambition, and he may find in the same family an- other illustration of the truth, that vaulting ambi- tion sometimes o’erleaps itself Expspitious TRAVELLING. —A gentleman of New York lately left tor Boston, and while there he con- cluded togo to London, and see what bargains could be made in stocks. He accordingly left in the steamer, staid five days in London, got on board the Acadia, and appeared at New York Stock Board, having been absent 31 days! So close is ‘Threadneedle street now to Wall street. Weicuty Transactions.—Oue of those exten- sive dealers who undertake to depress stocks, lately sold Harlem stock short. That is, he agreed to de- liver it at certain prices, in the hope of buying it cheaper. Instead of falling, however, it rose, ma- king a difference of $25 to be paid. His creditor compromised for $12,50, and took a note for the amount. These are your brokers. Oh! Wall street ! §G- What a world of business in talk, small beer, and tobacco juice, there istransacted at the corner of Wall and Broad street. There 1s always a col- lection there, which partakes of the character of an organized riot. Mippisex Counry, (Mass.) SgnaTor County Convention h at Concord on Tuesday fast, the following demen were nomitated as Whig candidates fo: the Senate of this Common- wealth :—Stephen I! :yward, Acton ; Asa F. Law- rence, Pepperell ; Henry Wilson, Natick ; arles Choate, Woburn ; Isaac Livermore, Cam ridge ; Royal Suthwick, Lowell. Og The most respectable members of thc profession of Montreal have associated them: into a society for the purpose of cherishing a frieud- ly communion among its members, as well for keeping up an honorable feeling towards each oth- er, as in an interchange of useful and interesting information. CuericaL Transoressors—The Rev. Mr. Mil- bank, an Episcopal clergyman, was tried last week by an Ecclesiastical Court at Middletown, “ for drunkenness and other matters.” What the “‘ other matters” are we know not, but whatever they were, he was acquitted. Female Convict.—Roseann Keen, was tried and convicted at Salem, N. J.. on Friday week, of causing the death of Enos Seeley, by poison, and she was condemned to be hung on the 3d of Nov. next. The prisoner is scarcely more than sixteen years of age. Raretti’s Bewgrir.—This gifted leader had a most glorious benefit last night. The opera of Lu- cie di Lammermoor, was repeated with increased success. The Italian troupe are steadily advancing in public estimation, and they repay this interest by unreiitted attention to the pieces they produce. With Rapetti as their leader it could not be other- wise. a Mapame CastTEian.—This accomplished lady gives another concert on Tuesday next, at Wash- ington Hall. Nipto’s.—The Ravels give two most excellent Pieces to-night—Monsieur Dechalumeau, a ballet pantomime, and the Conjuror’s Gift, the last comic pantomime, which has drawn crowded houses each night it has been performed. Gabriel appears in both pieces. In the former he has gained great popularity in Paris and New York. Antoine, the popular clown, is again to cause immoderate laugh- ter toall beholders. The Ravel family, we hear, are about proceeding to Mexico, where they will play two years at least. This will be a loss tothe lovers of well acted pantomimes; so we must make the most of them during the remainder of their short stay in the city. Og It affords us pleasure to refer our readers to the benefit bill of Mr. H. P. Grattan, at the Chatham to-night. He isin all things a bright, worthy gen- tleman, ascholar, an author of great distinction, and as an actor ranks high in the firet class. He has played a brief engagement at the Chatham, and has there produced two of his pieces, which have been received with the greatest eclat. To-night he takes leave of our citizens in a benefit, in which he ven- tures on the Shaksperian ground. The character he has chosen is well fitted to his every capacity, and to his efficient taste. We mean Romeo. Mrs. Jones, as Juliet, appears the embodiment of every perfection the great author could desire as the repre- sentative of his hero. The piece will be capitally done ; with several dances by Mies Rellia, songs, &e. The pe.formance will conclude with the Rebel Chief. Tue Surrotx Country Democratic ConvENTION, met on Tuesday evening, at Riverhead. Richard W. Smith, Exq. and Silas Horton, Eeq. were nomi- nated for members of the Assembly. Joshua B. Smith, Esq., was recommended by the convention for Senator. Samuel B. Millerand Egbert T. Smith, Eeqs. were chosen delegates to the Senatorial con- vention. Sovsrequets.—In the Canadian Parliament one member, (Dr. Dunlop,) has the soubriquet of the Tiger, and another, (Mr. Hincks,) who is a mem- ber of the cabinet, is usually called the Hyena~and this amongst loyal and dignified monarchists. Og The Collector of Customs in Montreal has sanctioned the stone warehouse on the,Lachine Ca- nal, for the warehousing of flour, wheat and salted provisions imported from the United States, without payment of duty on the first entry thereof. Onto River.—At Wheeling, on Tuesday the 26th ult., there were five feet of water in the channel ; falling. At Pittsburgh, on Monday, the river had four and a haif feet of water in the channel. Fing.—The hotel of Mr. Coates, at Medford, N.J was destroyed by fire between 11 and 12 o’clock on Tuesday night. It was the result of accident, in consequence of a flaw in the chimney. (ig Marshal Bertrand has gone to the Hermitage ona visit to General Jackson. He will return by way of Lexington to Cincinnatti. Dr. Browniee.—This gentleman’s condition is very alarming. | magazines did not ex; Official Report of the Loss of the United Steam Frigate Missourt. States Gisrattan, Aug. 28, 1843. Sir—It has become my painiu! duty to reper to you that the United States steam {rigate Missouri, under my command, has heen almost entirely destroyed by fire. | arrived here on Friday nigbt, the 26th instant, in 17 days from Norfolk, and five from Fayal. The next day commenced taking in coal, filling up the water, ovir- hauling the machinery, and eae the necessary ar- ranzements prior to leaving here on the Sunday follow. ing. After paying the customary honors to the Gover- nor, by salutes from the ship, the Hon. Mr. Cusuine and myself came on shore to pay our personal respects, first to our Consul, Mr. Sprague, who af ards, accom- panied us to the Governor, Sir Robert Thomas Wil- son. We remained on shore and spent the afternoon with our Consul, intending te return to the ship in the eve- ning, and I had ordered my boat to beon shore fer us by 9o'clock. At about 8 o’clock a fe was brought to me that the Missouri was on fire; I repaired, without a moment’s delay, to the only gate through{which I could = the walls ofthe city, the others being, as is the cus. , closed at sunset. d learned afterwards, however, that they were all thrown open, by direction of the Go- verner, the moment he heard of the fire on the Missouri. Iam pleased to mention here that every as. sistance was rendered to us by that distinguished gentle- man, a8 well as from Sir George Sartorius, commanding Her Britannic Mae's 74,the Malabar, as will be seen ps communication from me te those gentlemen, a — of.which, I havethe honor herewith to enclose ly boat, fortunately, had been sent as soon as the fire broke out, and I found at or near the landing place arrived on board, which was in about twenty minutes, perhaps, from the moment I received the startling intelli- gence, l found the flames raging with violence, and the officers and crew exerting themselves to the utmost to overcome them. Every persen on board was so disposed of, or stationed in such a position, where he could do the most possible gene. __The powerful pumps on board had with alacrity been rigged, with their hoses attached, and were in operation; those men who were not at the pumps, were employed in drawing and passing wi in buckets, and pouring it upon the flames. At le e, how vered the prudence of fi the after mag: was immediately done; the forward oneha ly very prudently been ordered to be flooded before I resch- ed the ship; soon after I did so, two engines in large boats, wellmanned, came alongside. These were sent off by Sir Robert Wileon, the Goveenor, and hy the able and energetic exertions of Sir George Sartorious and thi cers, with thy en from his ship, that at one tir in hopes the devouring element was conquered; but the flattering pepe was soon dissipated by ite breaki: out again with increased violence; this only increase the energies and zealous efforts of the officers and crew of the Missouri, and our friendly auxiliaries, until they were driven from their stations by the flames. ‘When I saw there was not a ray of hope left to save that noble ship, I summoned a council of the officers, and those English officers who were near me, to ascertain their views, they, uickly and unavimously decided, there was ne hope ofsaving the ship. I therefore gave the order for ev: person to quit her without delay, and without cot mn, for by this time there was but very little space remaining for those on board to stand clear of the flames and smoke; the wind had increased, and the ship was in flames fore and aft; the crew immediately toog to the water, and received the ready assistance of boats, anticipat the exigency, from her Britannic Ma- jesty’s aie Mala! and from the vessels in the harbor. Such was the state of the ship, when the officers and crew were compelled to give her up, they saved nothing but what they stood in. After Thad seen every Pecdagte out of the ship, I lowered myself down by a rope from the starboard wheel house, and was taken on board one of the boats in waiting. This occurred at half past 11. The immense number of boats surreunding the burning ship at this time, were directed to pullout of the way as fast as possible, fearing lest the gazines might not have been effectually flooded, an 3 when I | explosion might take place; and in that event the loss of life would have been Brent. Fortunately, however, the lode until 8 o’clock in the morning, so completely were they flooded; and, as they exploded ader water, the shock was not severely felt. At the po- lite invitation of Sir George Sartorius, the crew were sent on board his ship, the Malabar, and have remained there until today. 1 have had them removed toa ship chartered for the purpose of conveying them and the officers to the United States. As the officers and crew have by this unfortunate and unlooked for event been rendered completely destitute of clothing, and every thing else, it has become absolutely sessary, for the preservation of their healths and com: t,to have them supplied immediately with comforte- earing apparel, and I have directed the Parser to the necessary purchases, Lhe ship chartered is the Raja! and bound to that port, and will {600 tons, of Boston, il in eight days from this date. I have had the crew employed, as well as lighters from the shore, in saving as much ofthe property ible from the wreck; the guns, anchors, chain ca. ‘as bles; &Ds) will probably be recovered in time to send them by the Rajah, and all such articles as can be got from the wreck before she sails—the remainder will be sent tothe United States by the next vessel which sails from this port. The machinery, boilers, and many valuable parts will be recovered. After saving all that is valuable, orcan be ofany use whatever,! will request Mr. Sprague our Consul, to sell the remainder to the best advantage. Until to-day I: have not been enabled to ascertain any sa- tisfactory evidence as to how the fire originated. The following, Sir, is the testimony of three coal heavers,who were at work at the time inthe engine room, and in the vicinity where the fire broke out. JI will state the cir- cumstances jin their own words, taken dow: lated them :— : Joux Surron states that '‘ about ten minutes to eight o'clock I went te the starboard engincer’s store room, with a globe iantern,to get a pair of beam scales to weigh coal, eh ptt they were at that time taking in; in getting down the scales a wrench (ell and broke aglass demijohn, con- taining spirits of turpentine; 1 wiped up as much as 1 could; I then went down to the cylender where they were at work to see how much of the spirits had run down. I was on my way tothe chief engineer to report the circumstances of breaking the demijohn, and had just got on the berth deck ladder, avd had not not reached the spar deck, before I heard the cry of fire; [turned round immediately, and saw the flame bursting up through the tings above the steam chest; Iran on deck, gota fire Bucket ind endeavored to extinguish tie flame.’ Wits J. Wittiams states—*I was by the starting bars in the engine room, at work on the outside of the cylinder; we heard something dripping down, and we sung eut to Sutton not to be dropping his water here (for there was usually a bucket of water kept in the store room above); he said you need not be |, nO more wow nail eckelGh we went on in our work, and the first thing | heard Clum hee out fire; at the same time [ saw the flame burst up suddenly from the felt and canvass which was around the steam chest. 1 jut papel with Clum to the steam chest and pipe, and endeavored to haul the felt off, which we were not able to do; lthen went to work to try and extinguish it.” Axrrep CiuM states—“ I was at work putting on the cover of the cylinder; Isaw something like water drip. ping down, and I sung out to Sutton, who wasin the store room above; he raid something which I did not under- stand; I had a light near me, and the water, as 1 supposed itto be, had nearly wet through the felt and canvass which was around the steam chest, when it fell down up- on my lamp, which was below; immediately the whole felt and canvass was in a sheet of flame, and, tegether with Williams, I triedto haul the felt off, but could not succeed; the flame blazed up, and caught the boards which made the flooring of the store room immediately above; it was impossible to work about the packings of the cylinders with a lantern.” There is no doubt on my mind,Sir, as to the correctness of the above statements, and to that ‘circumstance alone must we attribute thedreadful calamity which has over. whelmed myself and officers with the d and most painful feelings—the destruction of our noble ship. During the sad and melancholy scene I am hapny in having it in my power to bear testimony of the zeal and firmness of all the officers; they evinced on this tryin ‘occasion a coolness which does them infinite credit, a is alike honorable to themselves and to the service The crewailso did their duty like men, and deserve well of their country; there are three or four who were par ticularly distinguished for their zealous efforts and good conduct, and of whom 1 will speak again in another com- munication. Thave the happiness to inform you that all the crew of the Missouri were saved without a single aceident occur. ring to any of them. if on a review of allthe circumstances connected with this disastrous occurrence, you, Sir, should deem it expe dient that a Court of Enquiry should be directed to inves- tigate the facts of the case, | should be much gratified if such a course should be adopted. I have the honor to be, Most respectiully, Your very obedient servant, JOHN THOMAS NEWTON, ay they re Hon. Davin Hensuaw, . Secretary of the Navy, Washington. Marine Court. Before Judge Shermat Oct. 6.—Wm. Carter vs. John Ubsdel Canal street. The plaini employ of the defendants, and cla $400 per year fer the first six mont! at the rate of $450 per year. The de! claim, the rates being, 6s they allege, $250 and hey ‘sdmit; thet et these rates, there isa balence owing to the plaintift for $36 37, which balance they had teadered, but was retused. The Jury, after hearing much evidence ax ‘o what the plaintift’s services are worth, and the amount of salary paid to clerks in similar establishments, retu averdict for the plaintiff, allowing him the balance ad. mitted to be due by the defendants. For plaintiff, Mr. Taylor; for defendant, Mr. Warner. James Phillips vs. Oliver Hooker.—In this ease the plain- tiff is a master builder, and the defendant is a Had by ra ba mn The action is for balance of board. The de- fendant was employed Be the plaintiff on various jobs from the early part of last spring until the 25th of August, when he became very ill, and required a Doctor, and ad- ditional nursing. The wife of the plaintiff became ill at the same time and died, the defendant recovering. Ate settlement, the plaintiff charged {n his account for board, ‘9 weeks at $2 60 per week, and three wecks’ pursing at #4 per week. ‘This was the dii sabe, uted item. Several wit ‘esses were examined on beth sides as to the value of the sick attendance, some alleging it to be worth $6, others mnly worth the sameasthe usual board. The Jury re urned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $10 60, this cing considerably below the amount claimed originally. For defendant, Mr. Duryet . iy. The Mayor of Cincinnati has decided that a fine iuflicted by him for the violation of any law is 1 the nature of a debi, and asthe Legislature at ts last session abolished imprisonment for debt, the ‘on-payment of the fine will not subject the defen- fant to imprisonment. {-Eight new cases of yellow fever were reported 0 the Mobile Board of Health on the 27th ult. Neary Finisaep.—The new sloop of war, Port. vouth, building at Portsmouth, N.H. She is of the largest class, her tonnage being about 1100, City Intelligence. Bavrtat Ovtnage.—On the 27th ult., a difficulty arose between a man named William Jones and James Doyle, brother of Thomas Doyle, dock-master of the 4th ward, at the corner of South and Roosevelt street, when the former seized a paving stone and struck Doyleon the back of the head, inflicting such serious injuries that he died last even- ing. Jones has gone to New Orleans. He is lame, and, being a cockney, may be easily detected by the public au- thorities of New Orleans, who, it is to be hoped, will be on the look out. Bunetany.—A colored man, who says his name is Wm. J. Cooper, was arrested on Thursday for offering to sell five house bells worth $15, and nine inside brass shut ter fastenings, valued at $5, to Davis S. Hunt, locksmith, of 127 Chambers street, on aepieinn of stealing them. Yes- terday Samuel Mitchell, of 34 Bank street, claimed the above articles as haying been taken on the 8d of October, from an unfinished house in Wooster near Canal street, which had been I; tered, rogu fully committed. vides Se est BuacusmitH Daownen.—The bows. of Joseph Megane blacksmith, recently engaged in the employ of Edwin Seager, of 150 Washington street, as @ journeyman, was found drowned B oer Coarg , at the slip between Courtlandt and Liberty streets. ie ‘was of intemperate habits, and as he had manent hee on & spree and absent from his home, it is sup) e accidently fell overboard while laboring under the prams ues The Core. nor held an inquest on the body, which terminated in a verdict to the above eftect. House Ronaev.—The dwelling house of a widow in in- digent circumstances named Timpson, of 884Broome street, was entered on ‘vhursday evening, and six silver tea spoons, marked “'C. W. C. T.,” stolen, with an over coat and a variety of other clothing. The house was entered by the rogues through the basement. The increase of burglaries is such that many of our citizens are pre] oe themselves with fire arms down these rmilnigl robbers. A few effective shots will create more among them than an hundred arrests. Superior Court, Before Judge Oakley. 6 —Campbell P. Whilevs. Thomas Sufferin—Con- tinued from yesterday —The investigation on the part of the plaintiff into the affairs of the Marine Insurance Com- ny shew that the representations made by the de- fendant to the plaintiff were not in good faith, was conti- aued to-day, the Vice President being the witness exa- mined. The mouthly statements made by the officers of the company to the directors, were offered in evidence, and showed that the course of business up to the Ist Dec. 1526, was profitable; that in July 1636.0 dividend of 5 per ent was declared and paid, that after the Ist December, 1886, the losses were both numerous and severe, several vessels having been flost on the Florida shore, in which the company was largely interested. From this time out the stock began to decrease. The year 1887 was disastrous both on land and by sea, and in the spring of 1888 the stock was in the market at 60 and 70 per cent below par—and finally a Receiver was oP jinted to wind up the affairs. A non-suit was claimed by the counsel for the detence, on several grounds, the principal of which were, that the plaintiff had totally failed to in evidence Campbell P. White had paid a cent for the stock at issue ; also that there was no evi- dence that Campbell P. White was a party present at any ofthe conversations given in court, to prove misrepresen- tation or fraud. The chief objection was, that they had failed in establishing the malo animo or wicked intent ou the part of the defendant. The fact of his being careless in examining into the affairs of the company was not, in the eye of the law, a proof of wicked intent. The Court reviewed the evidence andthe arguments of the counsel on both sides at length, and decided that the plaintiff had not sustained the counts charged in his de- claration, by the evidence adduced so far, and unless he can produce further testimony to-day to prove the malo animo, the othe: points not being so material, a nonsuit will be granted. Calendar for Saturday —Nos. 77, 20,21, 23, 28, 32, 33, 86, 37, 38, 19, 6, 26, 39, 41, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 62. s Ctreuit Court. Before Judge Kent. Oct. 6.—Kilby § Co. vs. Andrew Ure—An action of Trovor, continued from yesterday. The case was not concluded, noris it of any gencral importance. Notice to the Bar—An adjourned circuit has been or- dered for the second Monday in November ne: General Sessions. Before Recorder Tallmadge, and Aldermen Waterman and Martin. James'R. Witinc, Esq., District Attorney. F » Oct. 6.—Trial of Blaney.—The trial of James y, stone cutter, for manslaughter in the first de- gree, bbing William Cullen, plumber, on the 16th of August last, was continued. The defence called Mrs. J, Fee, of 61 Marion street, who testified that Cullen and Blaney came to the store of her husband on the morning of the 15th of July Cullen treated Blaney while there. Avexan' 8. Forses was next called—Resides at No.7 Centre street ; never saw Cullen until the morning of the 15th of July ; Cullen and Blaney came to my place on that morning and they drank three times together ; after being there fifteen minutes, Cullen asked to see me in the back reom; [told him that I did not wish to hear any thing he said ; Blaney then remarked that he came in company with Cullen, and if he had any thing to say he ought to say it in his presence ; some words ensued and they then clinched ; I separated them, and told them they must not quae inmy tome ;, they then wanted more liquor and refused to sell it to them ; they had another clinch, and I separsted them again ; they were both intoxicated ; rm then made friends with each other and went away. C. G. Binn, of the firm of Fisher & Bird, marble cu ters, called—Blaney served a part of his time with our firm; nearly two his character for honesty, sobriety, and order, wa: ‘ays considered good. The testimony for detence was here closed. Blaney w: pretty mussy when quor ; he was co lered by his acquaintance a: treacherous ; his general character is good, so far asI know ; I have run with No. 3engine, which Cullen be- longedto. Wm. N. Bancxer knew Cullen ; I was dril- ral him the night previous to the affray ; the character of Blaney among his associates is generally bad. On cross-examination, he said he could not remember that he bad heard any one speak of Blaney except Morri- 86, @ young man who run with engine No. 3. The defence called Patrick Farnat, who testified that he pads Blaney well, and that his general character was good. The testimony on both sides here closed, and the case ‘was submitted under the charge of the Court, after cer- tain points of law had been presented by counsel. The Reconver charged the Jury that the offenee was mansleugoter in the first degree, according to the view that the Court entertained of the law bearing upon the evidence, and also that at common law the offence would have been murder. The Jury wentout at about 34 o'clock, and the Court took @ recess until6é P. M. At 6o’clock the Court reassembled, and the Jury were calledin. The foreman stated that they had not agreed, and one of the jurors asked the Court to it their view of the different grades of manslaughter, ae applicable to the evidence of the case. The Recorder then reviewed the statute, and concluding, the Jury still expressed their opinion that they could not agree, and were discharged. ey stood a for manslaughter in the first degree,and four for the third. Young Saunders Arraigned.—This young man was ar- raigned on ten indictments for forgery inthe third de- gree, to all of which he entered a pleaot not guilty. Ragee and his wife were arraigned on only one indict- ment for forgery in the third degree—that being for the forgery of the check on the Bank of Commerce, jor $2,600 The entered aplee of not guilty, also. The reason that but one indictment has been’ found. is owing to some trifling error on the part of the Police Clerk who prepar ed the papers for the Grand Jury, in not endorsing the names of ee and his wife ies) the several complaints. The Grand Jury were thus misied, but indictments will be prepared onall the charges, and found during the en- suing week. Ragee is without doubt the principal in this affair, and ck receive no favors net extended to his as- in crime. s80Cil Charles J. Williams was also arraigned on a charge of Lov et im entering the jewelry store of the Messrs. Rockwell, Astor House. Plea of not guilty. ‘The Court then adjourned to Monday at 10 o'clock. 0G- HOUSEKEEPERS ATTEND.—Pablished this day by Burgess & Stringer, 299 Broad corner Ann st., MRS ELLIS’S HOUSEKEEPING MADE EASY, or, Complete Instructor, in all branches of Cookery’ and Domestic Economy, containingthe most modern and ap proved receipts of daily use in all families. Price twen- ty-five cents! Revised and adapted to the wonts of the Ladies of the United States, by en Americon Lady. This will be found the most complete, accurate, and comprehensive manual of cookery ‘and heusehold econo. my ever published. It embraces all the most recent im. provements in the art, and is adapted to the important changes introduced within afew years, in consequence of the physiological investigations of Combe, and the chemi. cal discoveries of Liebig and other eminent scholars In a medical and hygienic point of view, this work is, there- fore, all important to every housekeeper who desire the well being of her family. oo itions by the American editor such as to ment of a household, will be found in the work. opel maleate all eceajotnel cueam: pobllestiens, and by ir sale at e of cl pul , the publishers PO RURGESS & STRINGER, cerner of Broadway and Ann streets. 0G- WEAK INVENTIONS OF THE ENEMY.— The Poudre Subtile, for eradicating superfluous human hair, safely, quickly and permanently , advancis in public stimation pro rata with the abuse it receives from imita- ors. ‘This singular chemical preparation has entirely vonjhilated the dangerous and utterly inefficacious com- vounds in use, and elicited the held and mieligalty of base sounterfeiters, who attempt to palm off their poisonous trash by decrying the genuine. Such impotent, yet au tacious attempts, only recoilon themselves. The popu arity and extensive sale of the Poudre Subtile is not to ve retarded by such miserable shifts; it has attained the — pitch of (pce approbation; it is always tested vefore the eyes of every purch when the étrongest indtoughest hair is seen to vanish like magic, leaving he skin soft, smooth and delicately white; even from the orehead, where the superfluous Leirhes been removed, he blueness of the skin vavishes with the hair, tthe color of the surrounding parts. The genuine is e had no where else in New York but at 67 Walker st., me door from Broadway, $1 per bottle. Agents—Boston, 2 Milk street; 76 Chesnut street, Phi- Myers, New Haven; Dyer, Providence; Carle- on, Lowell; Green, Worcester; Gray, Poughkeepsie; juthrie, Albany; Tousey, Rochester, ke. pil fFioe the radical cure of gone ‘leasant discharges from tl rethra. These pills are now prescribed by the medical faculty of Ew an the nost certain and speedy cure for those distressing com. PROFESSOR VELPEAU’S CELEBRATED jorrhe gieet, and all un- olaints. Sold in boxes $1 each. Office and consulting “ooms ofthe College ef Medicine and Pharmacy, 97 Nas jiu street, W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL. ——E———————————— a Maryland Election, The whigs appear to have been eminently suc- cessful in their election for State Legislators, this week, in Maryland. The Baltimore American gives the results as faras known,‘and adds these ob- servations in recapitulating their triumphs:— The whig gains so far, are two delegates in Anne Arundel,fouria Baltimore city, two in Frederick,two in Montgomery, one in Carroll—all certainly ascer- tained, and making a total gainof eleven. Besides these there is a reported whig gain of one in Allega- ny, and one in Washington county—making an ag- gregate gain of thirteen. In Cecil county there isa whig loss of two, which leaves the clear whig gain, so far, eleven. aa Last year the locofoco malority in the House of Delegates wastwelve—the whigs having 35 and the locos 47. The whig gain of eleven delegates makes a difference of 22—so that if the count i ing to be heard from stand as last year, the whig majority in the new House of Delegates will be ten. * We confidently look for whig gains in several of the counties yet to be heard from. ithout any further changes, however, the result now ascertain- ed—the Senate being also whig by a majority of five—will secure the election of a whig U. States Se- nator for the ensuing six years, and likewise a just division ot the State inte Congressional districts, ™% An United States Senator is an important gain for the whigs of Maryland, but the districting of the State for the next ten years, is still mere important. Sales of Stocks at Philadelphia. Sxconp Boarp, Oct. 5.—10 shi Schuyik: iga- ton ear ae arp, Oct 10 shares Schuylkill Naviga tRét Boann, Oct. 6.—$10,000 State 5’s, 61; $8000 do, 61}; $10,500 do, 614; 5 shares’ Memufsctucon? saa Mechanikt Bank, 19}; 16 do Pen: nia Bank, 168; 6 do do do, 169; 64; 26 shares Vicksburg B’k, $825 State 6’s, 1843, and *4 6 8 City 5% 1816, 1014; $3000 C! - id Hage io tie 4; $ hesapeake and Dela: —_—_—_—_—_——— bytiapeeenig, Ox (At an Wee NSN Below ate 9 eee ena i ig—all bound up. Soperni elo, ‘& Gustav, (Brem) Beurmann, ni rast GRAND HO/IDAY—UNPARALLELED AT- .CTIONS.—How can the American Museum be therwise than full today? Tom Thumb is to be seen atall hours, which alone is worth twice the price of ad- mission; so also is the Feeje Mermaid. In the afternoon at 30’clock there will be rformances for the convenience of families, schools, ie, by the eccentric Dr. Valentine, Mr. Nellis, Mr. Cole, the wonderful do, Billy, Miss Adair, and Cerito. In the evening thero wil also be the usual performance. Can such acombination tea Be and entertainments be found elsewhere for 26 cen’ - og. PEALE’S MUSEUM PRESENTS UNPARAL- leled attractions to-day. Caspar Hauser, the wild boy of tne woods, at all hours. In the afternoon at 9 o’clock, grand performances are given by the Southern Minstrels, the best representatives ‘ob de colored people,” being in conjunction with several other talented performers. Usual performances in the evening also. NEW HISTORICAL NOVEL.—by the aut of ba Fortunes of Godolphin,” “ The Fatalist,” eid The second edition of the following excellent novel will be ready on Monday morning, October 9th:— THE TRADUCED—by N. Mitchell, Esq.—This is an extraordinarily exciting work, independent of its histori cal merits. Asanovel or romance it is one of the most powerful we have read for a length of time. Ten thousand copies of this new novel have been sold during the pastten days. It 1s published complete in No. 4 of the Brother Jonathan Monthly Library. Price only 12} cents, or ten copies for one dollar. For sale at all the cheap publication stores in the city, and by most of the news agents throughout the Uniti States. WILSON AND COMPANY, Publishers, 162 Nassau street, New York, §G@- TO SELF-SHAVING GENTLEMEN rPos- sessing a Strong Beard and a Tender Face.—Whatever tends to promote comfort isa blessing. This is a maxim establishe: by the experience of ages, and we would beg to apply it toa new article about to be introduced aso substitute for shaving soaps, which are objectionable from their necessarily containing alkalies. “We allude to“ Phalon’s Tuberose Shaving Cream,” abich is supe- rior to the celebrated Ambrosial Cree.m of Guerlain’s, of which much is imported from Paris, Gentlemen who have been in the habitof using Gueriain’s, one tril will assure them that Phalon’s is much the chospest, as his jars (beautifully got up) contain twice the quantity for three shilling of Guerlain’s four shilling pots. “The beautiful Spserrie qualities of this cream on the beard operates like magic. Will the reader take our word for it? Call and see for yourself. Sold wholesale and retail by hey Phalon, Inventor, 214 Broadway, opposite St ‘aul’s. PRIVATE DISEASES.—A CURE GUARAN: veto. the College of Medicine and Pharmacy of the City of New York, established ‘or the suppression of quackery, is now prepared to treat all diseases of a pri vate nature, and offer to all those offlicted with these dis~ tressing maladies advanteges not to be met with in any other institution in this country, either public or private. From Constant correspondence, and from private ar- rangements, between the members of the College andthe mest eminent professors of the medical institutions of Eu- rope, all improvements in the treatment of these diseases are forwarded to them long before they reach the majo- pel ot the medical profession of thiscountry. With such celebrated remedies, together with the combined skill of the first medical men of this country, the College f tisfied that the good work they have und«rtaken, suppression of quackery,” will receive the patron’ deserves from ¢! servicee. ‘erms for advice, all medicines, $5 Office and Consulting Rooms of the College, 97 Nassau sa- the ye it at portion of the public requiring their stree W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. N.B. Patients living ata distance, by stating their di- sease explicitly in writing, giving all symptoms, together with the treatment they received elsewhere, if any,can obtain a chest containing all medicines, with full direc tions for use, with a guarantee of cure, by addressing the agent of the college, post paid, encloring $5. 0G- PREMIUM RAZOR STROPS.—The first premi um at the Fairs of the American Institute, has been fan aad after year, to G. SAUNDERS for the in- vention of the Metallic Tablet with four sides—No. 1 side having the eftect of a hone, without using oil or water— the other sides ‘are for keeping the razor with a fine smooth edge, s0 a m with one of them can always keep a razor in the most ee order, without having recourse to a cutler or barber. It is used and recommend- ed by the first cutlers in England, and certificated by the most scientific gentlemen in thiscountry. Its great cele- brity has caused counterfeits and imit is innumerable, which can easily be detected by the coarse and impertect surface of what is called the Tablet side. the original being smooth and polished. Manufactory 163 Broadway, where a lorge assortment of Toilette articles of the first quality can always be had. G@G- PROCLAMATION TO THE LADIES. Will Shakespeare says "tis very silly To gild bright god or paint the lilly ; ut soience, the firm friend of beauty, is everlastingly on duty— Not only tinkoring and repairing Charme that are somewhat worse for wearing, But Cupid with fre:h arrows arming By adding new charms to the charming. One of his triumphs of invention, bad which the seer deserves a pension,) ‘hus to the fair of every nation He publishes by proclamation : “ To all the heavenly gifted sex, Whom blotches or eruptions vex, Or tan or sailowness lex With perteot confidence | sa; Juat try Gouraud’s Eau de Beaute. You whe would bloom and fresiiness win For a rough, coarse, discolored skin, Will find its hue, th Kh dark as sin, Vanish, os night meits into day, Before Gouraud’s Eau de Beaute, ‘Use it—the rosy hues that dweis On the smooth lip of ocean’s shel),” Are not more beautiful, ma belle, Than those that o’er thy cheeks shall stray, Bathed in Gowratd’s Eau d ) Beaute.” To be had only at 67 Walker street, one door from the corner of Broadway. Beware of spurious imitatious. THE MIRACULOUS ITALIAN CHEMICAL P, that has lately become so famous for curing erup tions, freckles, and for changing dark sunburnt or yellow skin te a healthy clearness, has lately excited a jew danci Spee to imitate this. Th» public must beware; we I publish in a few days the strangest account of this puppy, furnished by one who knows—ha, ha, he, he! Never buy the chemical ba Mo tl nature of T. nd | Jones each w: "Tm! This is sold, price 50 cents & cake, at the sign of the Ai Eagle, 83 Chat: ham street, N. Y.; by lin, joston ; Zei- ber, 3 Ledger Building, Phila; or 139 Fulton street, at an enormous expense, from M. ll the reci; for making M. Bow- rard’s Water of Beauty, for elicitin, licate neck, arms, and a red, roay, Biaehing A javen Bowrard’s Subtile Powder, do. dponieh Alm. Chey will be ready for sele next week , beware of counterfeite—tl inal preparations—buy no. other or you'll 0G HOW SHALL | CURE MY COUGH !—This question is frequently asked by thore who are inder severe cough and pain in the chest ana sid { they were acquainted with the virtues of Dr. Shermon’s Sough Lozenges, and would use them, would not ask the question a second time. The relief which they give is mmediate and enduring ; in fact, in the most desy: . ways le ob mounc een pe. They may ained genuine of Dr. Sherman, at his warehouse, 106 Nassau street, and of his agente, 110 Broadway ; 10 Astor House ; 227 Hudson street; 188 Bowery ; 77 East Broad- vay, ond 89 Chesout street, Philadelphia. RICORD’S PARISIAN ALTERATIVE MIX. URE, for the permanent cure of primary and secondary \yphilis. This mixture is the best and most effectual re- nedy at present known for these distressing complaints, ontrolling the diseases without inpariog the constitu. ion or confinement from business. Sold in large bottles, 42 each, small de, $1; in cases containing half dozen, $6, areiully packed, and sent to all ot the Union. Of- rooms of the College of Medieine and wu street. W.8. RICHARDSON, Agent, ‘iow and cons: vharmacy, 97 Ni