The New York Herald Newspaper, November 2, 1843, Page 2

EW YORK HERALD. Thursday, Nove a mber 2, 1843. ceive by the Britannia, and have for anle at this office, ail the foreign papers, together with London illustrated papers, oll of the latest dates. Exrecrsp News.—The Britannia was out thir- teen days erday, and is, therefore, fully due at Boston, We now hourly look for news which will be filteen dayslater. We may expect late intelli- gence from India with all the back mails. ‘The Demoeracie in the Park. ‘We give in another part of this extatic and de- lightful journal, a full and graphic report of the great turn-out of the “democracie,” which took place yesterday afternoon in the Park, at 40’clock by St. Paul's, for the purpose of passing upon the nomina- tions made at Tammany Hall, preparatory to the election next week. And we must say that this meeting was the most laughable—the most sub- lime—the most delectable specimen of a magnificent mob that we ever have seen on earth. During the last twenty years that we have lived and breathed in New York, we have seen no such scene of ad- mired confusion—delicious uproar—and untamable riot. It really seemed that the lower regions, so beautitullydescribed byMilton, in Paradise Lost,had been for once let loose upon the Park of New York. The avtumn wind was whistling hoarsely through the elm, linden, and mulberry trees of the Park, whose golden leaves were flying in all directions— the glorious fountain was springing, in sheets of silver, eighty feet up to Heaven—the clouds, of every hue, were coursing over the sky, now hiding, now revealing the sun—the classic columns of the City Hall, and surrounding buildings, were shining in the last rays of day—and the immense mass of the ‘‘democracie” were tumbling about like an ocean in a storm, yelling, shouting, hissing, hurra- ing, to such an extent as to defy all description—all calculation -and all intelligible results. With this laughable or pitiable prospect before them, what have the “‘democracie” of New York to expect {rom the contest of next week? Divided into three or four violent factions—distracted by a thousand purposes and influences, we do not see how it is possible for any person to suppose that they can succeed in the election. To make the matter worse, the whigs are now perfectly united on their men and measures. The quarrel between the Clay and Webster sections have been so far settled for this election—and may be considered arranged for good and all. But this is not all that afflicts the unhappy and un- fortunate ‘“‘democracie.” A new party has been generating in their very camp, calling themselves “Natives,” that promises to take away what little hopes of victory remained. This party, the ‘‘Ame- rican Republican,” par excellence, taking courage at these scenes of disorganization, intend to organise and agitate to a wide and remarkable extent. A mass meeting of these “natives” isto be held in the Second Avenue, near Houston street, this evening —and a procession is to muster in Hudson street at 6 o'clock, and proceed to the head quarters, and thence through the upper wards, with music, torch- es, songs, shouts, thunderand lightning. On Friday afternoon at2o0’clock another mass meeting isto be held of the self-same ‘‘natives,” at the Exchange, and in Wall street—thus encompassing the two grand extremities of the metropolis. Such is the position of affairs—and really it would appear, from all these movements, that the “\democracie” were on their last legs, and that an easy triumph will be achieved by the whige next week. Yet, let uswait and see. The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong. Both par- ties will try their best. The perfect union of Clay and Webster on the whig side—and of Van Buren and Calhoun on the democratic—will make a capi- tal match. DerartorE or MansnaL Bertranp.—Marshal Bertrand lett yesterday morning far Bordentown, where he will await the arrival of the Vicompt, his son, and the Hon John Barney, with whor he will preceed gouth, remaining in Philadelphia one night, where he has, we understand, promised to be pres@ht at the Concert to be given by Madame Cas- vellam ; thence he will proceed to Baltimore, having pted an invitation of Mr. Barney to a ball, at whieh Baltimore will doubtless display those fair jewels, for which she is so celebrated. Oa Tues- day he will visit Washington, and afterwards York- town, in the Old Dominion—a spot as holy in the recollection of Freachmen as of ourselves—return- ing again to this city, where he will remain for ten days, previous to his departure for Europe on th 24th proximo. The Honorable Mr. Barney, the son of a chief of division in the Naval service of France, in the days of the Republic, will accompany the General upon the whole of this tour. Nothing could exceed the cordial reception of the veteran in this city, by the Governor, the authorities of the Corporation, the officers of the army and navy on this station, and the militia. A few contre temps have, however, prevented that entire harmony which was desirable; not the least of which was the uoaccountable conduct of the commité, who appear o have wished to conceal from the publie all the circumstances of an affair about which they felt the greatest interest. This conduct appears, too, unac- countably strange, coming from Frenchmen, who have ever been held models of good taste and politee nese, and who mingle more freely in the society and feelings of New Yorkers than natives of any other country. There are, however, two classes in the society of all nations, and the trueFrench gentlemen, domesticated with us we acquit of all participation, in the management which has thus, to a great de- ree, disappointed public expectation. The course, as we said yesterday, pursued by the commité is altogether without a precedent, for bluff and exclusive John Bull, at the dinner given to Lord Ashburton, made speciai arrangements for the public press; and even at the entertainment given to Lord Morpeth, who was not received by the Corporation, especial arrangements were made {or the accommodation of the representatives of the press; nay more, the movements of the Prince de Joinville, a prince of the blood, were faithfully chronicled and recorded Another circumstance which took place at the inner, appeared strange. After, or at least in re- ply tothe tribute to the American Army, though Col. Bankhead, a veteran, and an accomplished gen teman who had participated in the glorious events of the Niagara campaign, was present, General diord, of the New York militia, took upon himself the onus of replying to the eulogy so prodi- cally, though not undeservedly bestowed on the glory of the land service. We have yet to learn where Gen. Sandford earned his laurels. Afterall, however, every tribute which could have been paid to virtue, fidelity, and disinterested truth, has been said by the public to Marshal Bere trand. acce Anorugr New Suir.—The Cohota is the name of a splendid new freighting ship of about 800 tone burthen, recently built by Webb & Allen for N. L. & G, Griswold. Judging from the appearance of he ship, we feel confident tiat there are few ves: eel that can compare with her in any respect, not only in the beauty of her model, but in the solidity of her construction, In the language of her Captain, had sve been run in a mould she could not have been mote perfect - This fine ship is commanded by Captain Hep suri, Who lor inany years hae been engaged in the Canton trade. As a@ genilernan anda shipmaster, he enjoys an enviable posivion ; in addition to which he is one of the most popular Captaias sailing from he por She sails duringthe early part of the en- suing week for Liverpool, and will no doubt be filled wit ngers. Those who desire to witness one of the moet ‘wiilully modelled vessels ever built, can be essi gratified by visiting this superb ship at Pier No 10 E. river ‘The Great Meeting of the Locofocos in the Park Yesterday—Great Exciteuent—Great and Grand Split up—Flare up—and Burst up. Yesterday afternoon at the hour of four o'clock, the Park presented a scené not to be witnessed in any othercity on the face of our beautiful globe It was a truly American scene. Under the broad, free canopy of a blessed American eky, the en- lightened and independent citizens of the chief cityof the Union, were gathered in thousands, to exercise the rights of citizenship. The entire area in front of the City Hall was crowded by a dense mass of hu- man beings. The rays of the declining sun shone witha friendly radiance on the vast multitude, and the windows otf the City Hall were burnished so brightly by the golden beams, that it seemed asif the whole interior of the edifice was in flames. There could not have been less than twelve thou sand pereons on the ground, embracing all classes and conditions, from the well fed, well dressed merchant down town, to the ragged, greasy loafer, who vegetates on the “Five Points.” The genteel classes mustered strong about the pertico, on the balcony, and at the windows ‘of the’ Hall, whilst round the platform were closely packed the hard fisted, red flannel ranks of the great democratic party. On the outskirts of the crowd were groups of curious spectators, who were afraid to mingle with the multitude, and afew women and boys. The Mayor sat quietly in his office—a posse of po- lice officers occupied the ante-room—a band of music played “ Yankee Doodle” in frent of “Old Tammany”—the ster spangled banner floated lazily in the evening breeze, from the flag- staff on its roof—the Park Fountain bub- bled up, im contemptuous disregard of every thing around it—the leaves fell slowly from the trees as the passing breeze swept along—the stranger in Broadway stopped on his way for a moment and wondered what all that crowd meant—the mob cheered, and had its rough jokes, and swayed to and fro, and groaned, and swore as a mob ought to do—the pickpockets were as diligent and successful as usual—and every sensible spectator was profound- ly impressed with a conviction of the truth that a New York mass meeting is a thing sui gencris—a great, important, instructive, influential, highly re- spectable affair. It were vain to attempt a recital ef the various political partiesrepresented. There were ‘‘regulars” and “‘irregulars,” “regular irregulars,” ‘irregular regulars,” “‘old democrats” and “young democrats,” “old hunkers” and “‘young hunkers,” “‘huge-paws,” “soank-enders,” “indomitables,” “subterraneans,” blackguards of every deseription, and all the tag-rag and bobtail which make up the omnium gatherum party—the pure, free, intelligent, honest, patriotic, virtuous, moral, and peaceable “democracy” of the metropolis of the Union. At about half past three o’clock, a portion of the subterranean guard were seen slowly ascending the rostrum erected in the Park, and in a few moments it was densely covered. Mike Walsh here came upor the stand accompanied by seve- al of his friends and Henry E. Reill. He came forward and ad- dressed the assemblage as follows:— “We have assembled here as democrats to express our opinions on the questions to be presented before us—all we ask is a fair expression of public opinion—that we intend to have, and that we will abide by.” This was followed by cheers, hisses, and all sorts of noise from the crowd. A band of music sta- tioned upon the pos, fronting the Governor’s Room, struck up the ‘ Marseilles Hymn,” which being concluded, cries of ‘The Star Spangled Banner” followed, which was also played, and “ the boys” on the stand joined in the chorus. At ten minutes before four o’clock, some white headed genius, whose name we could not learn, and who had crawled up on the steps leading to the rostrum, cried out, “ Gentlemen, I move that Daniel [D. Briggs be elected as chairman.” An almost unanimous cry, of ‘its not time yet-— four o’clock’s the hour,” was the response. The hour was fast approaching and intense excitement existed. Henry Arculariue, jr., of the third ward, who, had been selected by the subterraneans to preside over the meeting here ascended the plat- form amid the cheers of a portion of the dense mul tutude. Immediately the staves of polive officers were seen in the distance coming from the Mayor’s office, and they mounted the rostrum for the pur- pose of clearing it from those who had taken pos- session, in order to give the “regulars,” as they call- ed themselves a clear way and no incumbrance. The occupants of the stand made open rebellion against this movement, and Walsh, who appeared to be the general leader, came forward and said— “All you who are in favor of us being on the stand, an swer yes; and those epposed, say no.” Here arose a general shout of “aye,” “aye,” and then followed cries of ‘‘no,” “no;” and the party on the stand stood as they were. Jt was now two minutes betore 4 o’clock, and the dense mass seemed, by their partial silence and anxiety, to be on the eve of some sudden revolution. “As the minute hand of the City Hall clock moved slowly to the anxiously expected mick of time, all eyes were turned towards the stage, and Walsh nominated Henry ARcuLarivus, jr. as president of the meeting. The ps and naye were put and the question being considered doubtful, they were called asecond time and a decisien given tHat Arealarius was selected as Chairman. Cries of “no, no”— “yes, yes’—“‘put him in”—“turn him out,” follow- ed, amidst which Arcularius came forward aad addressed the crowd as follows :— “ Gentieman—Jt has been declared that I have been selected as the President of this meeting—if you say so I will preside over its deliberations, even at the hazard of my life; but if not, I wish notto perform theduty. (Cries of * Yes, yes”—" No, no”—"Give us Briggs”—“Go on, go on”) Gentlemen, Iam not to be led by any men o1 of men, in this affair, but shall act according to my tates of right and reason, and if the meet ing prefer Daniel D. Briggs, | am perfectly willing to accede to it.” Loud cries of “ Bravo”—“ Go on”—“ Stay where you are”—~‘* Put him out”’—“ Give us Briggs,” &c., followed, but the question was again taken, and Ar- cularius having been declared as having received a majority of voices, he took his position in the centre of the platform. Cuances E. Newman here stepped forward to no- minate the Vice Presidents, when some fellows bawled out, “Hey, Charley, get your breech mended”—to which some one on the stage respon ed, “Get out, you son of a gun—go to your hole.” The scene here became truly exciting, and every kind of expression was bandied backward and for- ward from the stage to the spectators, and vice versa Little Tom Doyle, of the 4th ward, had elevated himself on the bannister of the steps of the rostrum, like a wren on a pole, and screeched outat the top of his voice:— Mr. Cheerman—1 propose that the county ticket be adopted. Great laughter followed this announcement, and Tommy slid down the bannister into the hands of some subterraneans below, who passed him off among the crowd in the most harmless manner.— Things began now to assume a more serious aspect, and Arcularius announced that the meeting was now ready to hear the report of the nominating committee, but no nominating committee made their appearance. Cries of “* Where’s the nomina- ting committee 7”’—‘* Why the hell don’t they re- port 7” followed, but no business appeared before the meeting, except the taunts and jeers of many on the stand in reply to shouts of the crowd below, which were followed up with ‘* Come on, you bloody police suckers and lamp-oil trodog’ldytes”— * Why don’t you put us off it you can 1°—** You can’t come a smell at it”—and ended with” Three cheers for Walsh'’—‘'Three more for Arzularius,” and “ One for Briggs.” Some one here came for- ward ands Gentlemen—The nowmmating committee of Tammany Hall having been called upon aud refusing to answer, the following ticket is presented for your adoption.” Cries of ‘‘no, no”’—‘yes, yes”—“get out”— “let’s hear it,” and other shouts, and all sorts of sounds and hisses followed, amid which we heard the following + For Senator—Michael Walsh. County Clerk—Samuel Foster. Coroner—Jonn D. Spader. For Assembly. Menry Arcularias, Jr. James Kelly, Thomas MoSped David C, Broderick, William Shaler, James H. Suydam, Charles E. Newman, Daniel B. Taylor, George 8. Mann, Jobn Commertord, Matthias Godeson, James Trainor, John Beatty. ‘This ticket was submitted, but the scene of con- fusion that followed was such as to prevent our ears from deciding the result, although it was declared as adopted. At this point Alderman Briggs, who bad been se- lected by the convention held at Tammany Hall to set as President of the county meeting, ascendec the platform, amid cries of “three cheers for Griggs,” “three for Arcularius,” “three ter Walsh,” and “three groans for the old hunkers;” allot whieh were given amid hisses, cheers,and gruntings. Some cenius, whose potations had excited ideas ot exal. tation above ordinary minds, raised himeelf upon the railing of the rostrum; and then Alexander-like, jumped upon the heads, hats, and sho those within his reach upon the stand. ‘was NO sooner up than down or down, than up, and up he went like Sancho Panza inthe blanket notil he was hustled to the front of the stage where Al- derman Briggs had stationed himself, when up he went and down he came on the shoulders of his honor, and in the second flight descended to the ground below, carrying with him hats, caps, w *cratches and scalps in utter and mostextraordinary confusion, The meeting was pow doubled, as Ar- cularius and Briggs were both upon the stage claim- ing the position of President. Some tall, lank psalm singing looking character, with his hair combed back behind his ears, here perched him- self on the spotwhere Tom Doyle had made his memorable speech, and commenced dealing forth utter condemnation on_all who disagreed with his notion ef political warfare. Shouts of “three cheers ‘or Briggs”’—‘* three for Walsh”—*‘ three for the Devil and Dr. Faustus,” and ‘nine groans for the old hunkers” were interspersed with all sorts of noise and confusion, Walsh here came forward and said :— “Who are the disorganizers now? We are willing to put the question again asto who shall he chairman, and thus have a third decision”—cries of “that’s right”—“we go it”—"no, no" 70h, yes”—*oh, hell”—“put him out” ~oh my eye,you bloody fool”—hi, hi, hi”—‘whorray” —"“three cheers for Briggs,” and “ three for the devil and Mike Walsh,” all of which were given. Peter Crawford of the 8th ward here made him self prominent on the platform alongside of Walsh and Arcularius in order to conciliate matters, and Alderman Briggs then took advantage of amoment’s quiet and said: — “Gentlemen, I have been selected es chairman of this meettog by the ceunty convention, (three cheers for Briggs) and all | ask is,thatthose opposed to it will an- swer “No.” (Cries of “yes, yes”—and “no, no,” {fol- lowed, and confusion confounded Peter Crawrorp then said—* There appears to be a difference of opinion as to who’s chairman — (cries of « O yes, old cock, I guess there is pretty damned considerable of adifference’—laughter and cheers) and I think the question had better be put again. (Cries of “ put your self old borse, and see how you'll like Laat pad I, therefore, move that those who are in favor of Briggs shall say “aye,” and Arcularius “no.” The vote was taken, and Arcularius for the fourth time declared to be chairman. Alderman Briggs, backed by Henry E. Reill and some few others, then attempted to organize, and some one offered the names of a long string of Vice Presi- dents, but the confusion and noise was such that not a name was heard. Briggs was quietly forced away from the front of the stand, «aod then fel- lowed all sorts of cheering, shouting, bawling, squawling, and hurrahing, that was ever heard in any public assemblage or Indian pow wow. He as quietly came down from the stand, and passed crogs to the opposite side of the platform in front of the hall under the portico, Our eyes were next attracted by the appearance of several large pla- cards printed on white muslin, readin: 0090000000000000000000006000000000000000000 ° ° ° “For SHrxirr— ° ° ° ° JOHN J. V. WESTERVELT.” ° ° ° 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 which were stretched upon (a and appeared to be approaching the centre of the mass from the east- ern gate of the Park. They were no sooner disco- vered than a party of men who appeared to be the friends of Attwood, and who acted as though prepa- red for such an emergency, rushed upon the unfor- tunate poll bearers, and in an instant demolished their banners and would have probably swallowed the bearers in their rage, if they had been well and properly greased for the occasion. At this period a young man named a aa rushed from the back entrance of the City Hall, and mounted a ricketty table which stood in front of the portico. He was followed hard after by the ‘man with white hair” who had previously nominated Briggs on the platform. This movement attracted the attention of the great mass of the crowd, and in afew minutes Mr. Briggs was hoisted up on the table, amid the cheers of the “regulars,” and the groans, hisses and laughter of the party on the plat- torm. The “regular” ticket was then read—decla- red to be adopted, and also a series of resolutions, of which it was impossible to hear a word. What further proceedings were intended here, we know not, but all was very suddenly stopped short, by an onslaught .on the table, whose legs at once gave way, precipitating Sheppard, Briggs, and the “man with white hair” on the flags of the portico, all sides up, with little or no care or attention as to the preciee manner in which they were tumbled to- gether. - Turning towards the staging we perceived James Kelly, Esq, late assistant clerk of the Court. of Sessions, reading a series of resolutions in which the name of John Tyler was kindly spoken of for his services in vetoing the United States Bank, and also an avowal of representation at the national convention at Baltimore, from the peaple them. selves, which were received by warm expressions of epplause, and adopted whith but few dissentient voices, Order appeared to be now almost perfectly re- stored, and the attention of the mass was attracted to the rostrum still in possession of “ the boys.” Some one on the stand cried out, “we feel mighty now, and can start all the office holding menials in the Park—let them come on for we’re the stuff and damned be he who first cries hold enough.” Here followed “three cheers for the subterraneans,” and ‘three groans for the old hunkers,” which were given, and Walsh said— “Is the Coroner present{?. We want him to hold an in- quest on the body of untortunate,§ distressed, and dead old hunkerism,” (Cheers and laughter.) A voice responded :— “The Coroner is not here but his deputy is— (laughter) Mr. Milliken, summon a jury and perform your duty.” (Great cheers and laughter.) Cries of ‘‘ Walsh, Walsh,” now resounced throughout the crowd, and after some little delay eee order was restored, and Walsh spoke as ollows :— Fetiow Crrizens—I ceme here this day with my friends, in accordance with my right asa democratic citi- zen to express my approval or disapproval of any of the candidates that wereto pe peesrated to the people. (Cries of‘ that’s right Mike, go ahead.”) Icame here to abide the decision ofthe majority, and was that not right? (Cries of “ Yes, to be sure it was!) 1 came here to vote yea or nay, and was that notright? (Cries of 4 Yes, itis.) And have we no choice—no rights, or are we %o bark like dogs for our masters alone? (Cries of “ No, n0.”) 80 long a8 we are prepared to elevate them to high positions and public places, that is all right, but when we under- take to elevate one of ourselves, that is all wrong in their opiuion, and it is this reason that prompts them to strike at me in any and every position that 1 ave recently as sumed before the public. They call us the disorganizers and disturbers ofthe pirty. I would ask who are the dis- organizers here to-day. (Cries of “ The Old Hunkers.”) Yes, they are the disorganizers, and they have shown it in their conduct. We were in the majority—why did they not submit like men and democrats, and not set an exem- ple here of open rank disery zation ka forming @ sepe- rate meeting that will form a precedent jor future actiot (Applause) But it isin accordance with eveey thi that they manage to have intheir own way. The pt establish and sustaina democratic press, but do they, so doing, wish it to be led and governed by a clique.—(Cries of ‘ No, no.”). gang of old Hunkers?) Cries of “What paper is it; who is he?”) It is Slamm, of the Plebeian, and him they have bound, like Satan of old, to use as long as time will grant him politi- cal existence. (Applause) We are all engaged in the same great and glorious cauise—the elevation of the dow n trodden masses. Then why cannot we agree as to a nom- ination of men for Coa objects?’ We have stood by that party in shade and adversity, and are we now, on the eve of an approaching triumph, and in its sunshine and prosperity, to be told me have no voice in its councils? (Cries of “No—no\” Here a band of music passed through the Park, interrupting the speaker, and a genius, with a green jacket, was hoisted up on the stage, and some one cried ‘‘ Three cheers for Calhoun,” {which were given. Is it because we are poorthat such a decision isto made? Out upon such truckling political 4 we have had enough of it—we want no m ) [He here alluded to his position in the Rhode Isjand war, and castigated those who led him and his associateson,but dared not follow them.) If common justice had been rendered to me and my associates, much of the evil of which my party friends complain would have been re- medied; but when they raised the ebjection to me, that se- paration from my associates was to be the price of my poli- tical alvancement,| scorned the offers thus made, and refu. sed counsel with suicidal scamps who would thus desert the men to whem they owed their elevation. (Applouse,) | know too well the effect of the charge that such men would ask from me ; | know too well the influence that invidiously brings itself to bear upon the minds of an: man pampered at the tables of the rich, and clad by their hospitality, when designing objects are to be attained—I know too well that such aman, sconer or later, loses his manlinessand sacrifices and puts an end to his indepen- dence, (cheers and applause). fone of us proves guilty of an overt act that strikes the sensibility of our oppo- nents, they appear not to think that we are men The themselves ; but they will find that we know our rights as men, and our position, which we wil) sustein. We are not to be trampled upon with impunity, but, like the pen- dulum of aciock, they will find that if forced three feet wewill not stop in the middle, but rebound with the same force on the opposite t first gave the impetus. (Apj ) If abuse and villify us, they must expect some return, and that abuse has been heaped upon my head time and oft again. Mon have been discharged even from the humble situation of lamp lighter because they acknoweedged me as their friend, and will you continue to submit to such oppres sion and persecutien?—(no, no)—1 am for harmony, for- uni and for a full acknowledgment of the rights of but at the same time I will t openly and man- fully any interference with my rights and privileges os a democrat ora citizen. (Cheers and applause) Have we not battled fs party? Have we net always sustained the principles on which it iv based? —(cries of yes, yes,)—and is it because we may differ in the mere selection of men, that such a drivellin) set asnow profess to pull the w shall denounce us 48 not entitied to portant questions of political ch ) Thave heard enon, at Tammany Hai, full voice in all im: that feels, that seen, to charagterize the professions of men who have ro Jong talked of their love and admiration of the werking class (c} pp! Give us the proof that they feel forus and our wrengs, and will they find ‘us acting in support of them and their measures—until then the working classes Must look to themselves and not to rotten hearted professions of deme- gogues or political aspirautsto elevate them to the pori- tion that God himself intended that ‘every man should occupy. Iconclude by wishing you alla health, wealth and prosperity in all your undertakings. (Cheers and applause, and “three cheers for Mike Walsh,” which were given.) Cries of “ Arcularius, Arcularius” followed, and he responded as follows :— Gentlemen, there «ppears to be some anxiety among some people to know the exact, the correct, the true deti- nition of an “old hunker,” and ‘haps, aschairmen of this meeting, it is my duty to explain. As I underetand the term, itis applicable to those summer democrats who, old in political villainy, have attached themselves to the democratic party, notbeca e they love, not because they venerate its principles, but merely follow up strong pro- fessions of political faith, in order to make themselves and their families hunk, This is my view of the matter, and now,gentlemen,as the motion has been made to adjourn, | submit it. And it was adopted. Niout Pouice Parrou.—The Magistrates of the Lower Police have most wisely ordered the Po- lice Officers on might patrol, in accordance with the plan recommended by the Herald of last winter, the beneficial effects of which were then so strongly exhibited. This patrol being on duty at all points of their se- veral districts during the night, tend to excite the city watch to activity and energy, and also serve ag a preventive to the nefarious operations of the mid- night prowler. Its incalculable aid in matters of police was made fully evident on Sunday morning in the discovery of the fire and murder at the tai- lor’s store of Leitga, in Broadway. Justice Mat- sell, and the patrol of the district in which the store is situated, arrived on the spot ina few minutes after the fire was discovered, and by their presence and knowledge of the transaction, guided the pro- ceedings of the firemen in such manner as to pre- vent them from flooding the place with water and thus destroy the traces that were afterwards disco vered that led to the supposed detection of the man- ner in which the unfortunate woman was suffocated. Had their been no magistrate; or officers present the whole inside of the store would have been overrun with the firemen in their laudable zeal to extinguish the flames, and the minute traces that led to suspi- cion would thus have been obliterated from human eye, and the guilty parties have escaped that justice that will probably be meted forth to them. This night patrol should be extended throughout the whole city, and the justices of the Upper Police should unite in carrying the plan into full execution. Arrest or Gov. Dorr.—This efficer and his sword, the scabbard of which 1s at Chepachet, was arrested in Providence last Tuesday, on the charge of treason. Movements &c.—The Natugalist, Audubon, and Post MasterGeneral Wickliffe, were in Cincinnati on the 26th ult. Audubon was in fine health and spirits. Hon. Dante Wesster.—We clip the following from the Philadelphia Gazette of yesterday :— The Hon. Daniel Webster, who arrived in this city on Menday, left yesterday morning for Wash- ington. Mr. Webster is the counsel in an important case arising out of some claims in Florida, admit- ted by Congress. He is also, we believe, of counsel in the case of the heirs of Girard against the Exeeutors of S Girard. Tue Rack BETWEEN THE WaSHINGTON AND Gim- cRack.—We learn officially that the race between the pilot boat Washington and yacht Gimcrack, will take place on the 8thinst. The distance to sail over is about twenty-eight miles; namely, from the floating light-ship to the Battery. The boats are to start at 10 o’clock in the morning. This will be the greatest sea raee of the season. Fires.—Yesterday morning, about two o’clock, a fire was digcovered in the double two-story frame building in the rear of 79 Charlton street, and bound- ed by Hudson, King and Varick streets. The house was occepied by some twelve or fifteen te- nants, among whom Mr. Collinsand Mr. Vockeran received the most damage. The roof of the building on the southern end was quite destroyed. The house was owned by Patrick Dougherty, and was partly insured. Before this was subdued, another fire was discovered in the two etory double frame, es. 8 and 10 Madison street, occupied by Mr. Ca- verty and several other families. The roof of the building was entirely destroyed. It belonged to Mr. Durando a nd was fully insured. Park Tueatre.—Mr. Forrest played last night Claude Melnotte in hisfbest style, to half filled box- esand pit, and was better supported than Stars usually are by stock companies. The passage be- ginning “‘dothe stars think of us,” and the descrip- tion of the Prince Como’s villa, were given with startling effect. Chippendale played Damas well, and the whole drama went off better than usual. CuatnaM Tukatre —Mr. Rice, the great come- dian, whose departure South has been delayed for three days, has been prevailed upon to fill up this time atthe Chatham Theatre. He commences to- night with the opera of Bone Squash. Miss Wal- ters and her company of Pantomimists, present, for the second time, the grand ballet spectacle of Don Juan, and also appear in the tableau of the Death of Abel. Miss Rallia and Miss Partington appear infour dances. Mr. Wood plays Myrtillo, in the Muleteer of Palermo. Qg The remains of the late Commodore Auex- ANDER CLaxTon, of the United States Navy, having been conveyed to Baltimore, were on Monday in- terred at Green Mount Cemetery with appropriate funeral honors, in which the citizen soldiery, the civil authorities of the city, and the United States troops stationed at Fort McHenry, participated. Triat or Fasserr.—The examination of this young man in New Haven, charged with the death of Tutor Dwight, began on Monday Nothing new elicited. The court found probable cause to hold Fassett to trial, and therefore placed him under bonds, in the sum of $8000, for his appearance at the Superior Court, on the fourth Tuesday of January, 1844, to abide the result. Mork Snow.—Cincinnati was visited by a snow storm on the 26th ult. Omto River.—Last Saturday there were seven and a half feet of water in the channel. On the same day, at Pittsburg, there were six feet. Prorrraste Prison —Three thousand dollars were the profits last year in the New Jersey State prison. Anny InreLiicence.—Major General Gaines has obtained leave of absence, and Colonel Kearney, ot the dragoons, hus assumed command of the third military department. Navat.—Annexed is a list of officers attached to the United States store ship Lexington, bound to the Mediterranean :— William M. Glendy, Lieutenant commanding; Theo. P. Green, Edward Middleton, George M. White, v. Gray, Lieutenants; Danniel Ammen, Acting Mast Dalany, Surgeon; John C. Spencer, Jr., Purser; Josep! Hoban, Captain's Clerk; Amos Colson, Acting Boat- mn Gale, Acting Master’s Mate, Theodore ‘ser’s Steward. Important.—Extract from a letter from Michi- gun, dated Oct.24 At the term of the U. 8. Circuit Court, at Detroit, last week, Mr. Justice McLane declared the effect of the decision of the Supreme Court of the U. 8., in the case of Broneon ve. Ken- zie, to be, to render void cur “ two-thirds” law as respects ail coatracts, as well notes and accounts as mortgages made anterior to the passage of those laws; that the same effect was applied to the ex- empiion laws. Oar “two-thirds” law passed 27h March, 1841, and exemption law Feb. 16, 1842. ——$—$—$— Sickness 1x Manytann.—-Tne Leonardtown Md., Herald says: “* We have heretofore omitted to mention the truly alarming extent of sickness du- ring the present fall among the citizens of cur county, from every part of which we hear of many violenteases. In that part of the county extendirg about six miles around this town, we_ understand there are no leas than forty persons confined to their vick beds! Bilious and congestive fevers chiefly comprise the disease: Horrible Attempt at Murder in Broadway Arrival of the Slayer of Tecumseh, Col. Richard M. Johnsou—Great Fire In West Street Yesterday bas been a great day—an important day. The exciting events which marked its close will render it a memorable day in New York. Scarce had the air ceased to reverberate the shouts of the unterrified demoeracy—the unflinching sub- terraneans and the conflicting cries of “Van Buren or death,” *Calhouw aad victory,” when the ery of murder was heard in Broadway. A lady in black, while conversing near Barclay street, with Mr. Henry S. Ballard, a young merchant of Cedar street, drew from her girdle a dirk knife and thrust it in his side, making deadly aim at the heart, but provi- dentially the point struck arib, which saved the life of her victim, who instantly shouted out “J am stabbed—oh, God, Iam murdered.” The arm of the determined woman was raised for a second blow, whena gentleman arrested it, and wrench- ed, after a sharp tussel, the weapon from her hand. Assistance was instantly given to Mr. Bal- lard, and, on examination, it was discovered that a dangerous wound had been inflicted—one- sixteenth of an inch further down, and the deed had been accomplished. ‘The woman was secured, and taken in a cab to the watchhouse, to await the result. On her way to the lock up, she observed, “Tcan’t kill the d—d Yankee, any how.” The cause of the foul attempt has been already explained tothe public, as it willbe recollected that about six weeks ago, the same woman attempted to, and did horsewhip her seducerin Nassau street, but the affair was hushed up. Yet the vengeance of a woman upon her despoiler cannot be checked, when jealousy and desertion goad her to its accom- plishment. The crowd had scarce ceased tv wonder, when the steamboat from Albany dashed proudly through the Hudson, bearing upon her deck the Hero of the Thames, the noble chief, Colonel Richard M. Johnson. Though years have sil- vered the old chief’s head, they have not checked his activity. Like our noble Princeton he moves ahead, without waiting for tide, wind, or current. He dashes aside the opposing bands of cold ceremony, and before the news of his inten- tion can be heard, he is himself among us. It was but last night, that the Common Council had ac- cepted an invitation to proceed in the Jacob Bell up the Hudson on Saturday to accompany Old Tecum- seh on his way to our city. When,lo! he is himself in our midst, quietly smoking his mild Havana, and listening to the cock-a-doodle-doo of the whigs. This is the second time the hardy old chief has stolen a march on our snail-paced fathers. How shall we remedy these mistakes? We say, let there be a gathering of our fellow-cit-zens “en masse,” to welcome him. Where are our citizen- soldiers? Let them show how they honor the hero, whose sword has never been sheath- ed when the liberties of their country were the stakes to be contended for. Hang out your ban- ners—let the stirring sound of the fife and drum be heard summoning your comrades to the welcome. Turn out in force, and, as soldiers, rally around the heroofthe Thames. Let party feuds be forgotten — let all unite—and show to the man who has done hie country service, that New York acknowledges the common debt. As we wended our way from Howard’s, a light shot high into the heavens, illuminating the streets with its vivid glare. We at first supposed it was some signal fire lighted on the banks of the Jerseys, to spread the tidings, but on examination it dwindled down to a fire on West street, between Morton and Barrow streets, which had broken out in the steam planing shop ef Messrs. Thomson & Anderson, burn- ing it to the ground, and doing considerable damage to the lime and lumber yard of Oli- ver Loveland. The loss is reckoned at about $8090, of which amount Mr. Loveland is insured in but $1000. Such was the closing events of the Ist of November, 1843. Professor Maffit is in town, but where is Father Miller ? Furtuer From Brazit —We have received the following additional intelligence from Brazil froma corsespondent. It will be read with interest :— Rio pe Janeiro, Sept. 12, 1843, Magnificent Doings—Arrivol of the Princess of Na- ples—Marriage of the Emperor—New Orders in Council—Commerce, §c. The anxiously expected imperial squadron arrived yere last Sunday, 4th September, in sixty-three days from Naples,with our young empress and her brother on board, and anchored at the Fort Villegagnon, amid the thundering salutes of the Jand forts and all the ships of war ia the port, of all nations. The fquadron, consisting of three Brazilian esl and four Neapolitans, the Vesuvio, of 74 guns, Parthe- nove, of 64, Isabella, of 64, and Amelia, of 44, made a very imposing appearance. The Emperor immediately proceeded on board with the whole of his ministers of State anda brilliant suite, to meet his young bride ; but the official and solemn land- ing of her imperial majesty and suite only took place the next day, and was conducted with great pomp and eplendor, in conformity with the pro- gramme previously fixed «nd laboriously discussed in the Council of State, consisting of more than 50 paragraphs. Notwithstanding a heavy rain, the streets and equares through which the cortegé had to pass were literally crammed with people, anxious to see the empress, who wae driving in a State car- riage, drawn by eight horses, and accompanied by the emperor's sis'er, Donne Januaria, who was equally prodigal of marks of sisterly affection to- wards her new relation, as when she had lately 10 oe with her sister, the Princess de Joinville. The impress most graciously returned the manydemon- strations of enthusiasm that was shown on ail sides by the Brazilian people. The emperor followed in another carriage, with Prince Louis de Aquila, her majesty’s brother, who had accompanied his sis- ter. The immense concourse ot people, and the mine turn out of troops, regular and Nation- al Guards, lining every quay and avenue, form- ed a magnificent sight, and will be long recol- lected by the inhabitants of Rio. The next day— the 7th—being the annivers: of the indepen- dence of Brazil, their imperial majesties visited the National Theatre in state. The city has been most brilliantly illuminated the two last nights, and eve- ty body has done every thing to distinguish himself. Several superb triumphal arches have been erected, and we will particularly mention one, an immense structure oa the Rua Dircita, decorated with 3000 glass lamps, with spermaceti candles, which at- d general admiration. In the arch, and facing the street, were two beautifully ornamented saloons; the one filled with charming and richty dressed Brazilian Senhoras; the other appropriated to the splendid band of the American trigate Columbus, which, grace to the courtesy of the commander of the U ‘Staies forces, was playing both nights, and contributed to enliven the scene, by always playing new and beautiful pieces of music. Deputations, proclamations, and every possible kind of loyal de- monstrations of enthusiasm and affection, are pour- ing in from all parts of the country. On the other hand, the official journal is (ull of new creations of viscounts, burons, commanders, knights, and all possible kinds of woe Our South American breth- ren are doing it in style. Her anpertel. majesty, Donna Theresa Christina Maria, is tenth sister of the reigning King ot Na- ples, Ferdinand 2d—also of the Dacheas de Berri, and of Christina, Ex-Queen of Spain. she was born in 1822. Don Pedro is three years younger. The eminent qualities and agreeable manners of the Empress have charmed all those admitted at court, and the felicity of our young Emperor is considered quite secure. | 2 _ The shipping interest was thrown into consterna- tion by an smbargo being laid on our ships or ves- sels bound for Rio Grande, some days ago. It ap- pears reports reached the government that quanti- ties of gunpowder wes being smuggled that way to the rebels. One of the suspected vessels, a Braail- ian brig, has had to discharge all her cargo, but nothing being found, the embargo is now levied and the trade open again. We have nothing new in the Chambers. The Senate is debating the finance projects, including the new anchorage dues, which meets some opposi- tion. Some reduction in the salaries to the foreign legations has been proposed, and some new lega- tions to be formed, especially to the Germanic Con- ‘ederation and to Pareguay. 5 The directors of the Imperial Railroad Company o St Pan's, and Minas Seraes, have announced hat« sufficient number of shares have been taken, ind have called in the first instalment of 25 per cent. The Pastor of the German Lutheran Church, Dr. Newmann, announces his farewell sermon, A successor has come out trom Hamburg, a Dr. Lal lemant, Contrary to expectation,{the shipments of coflee for the year ending Ist July, exceeded the preced- ing one by near 72 000 The shijments the last year were for 1840, 1,008 414 hags; 1841. 1,000,- 901; 1842, 1,093,634; 1845, 1,165,589 —showing that the production of coffee in the Brazils has remained almost stationary the last four years, whereas, the same rose in the previous fifteen years from aimost nothing to the present large amount. ‘The present low price of the article, together with the high price of slaves in Brazil, are combining to keep down an increase in the cultivation of the bean. The complajnt of want of laboring hands is very general al! over the country, Exchange on London, 2544; coflee, 31/300 a 3)\600 —prices rether looking up. City Intelligence, Police ‘Wednesd: Nov. lst.—Watcu Srurvrns, axp Pocker Boox Daorrens.—T hese rogues are greatly on the increase in our city, particularly those of the lat- ter class, and strangers are nearly always selected as their dupes. Their depredations at the foot of Courtland st., where they were most numerous und most succes have been almost effectually broken up through the ciency of officer John Low, who has them so well “spot. ted” that in numerou: he has receatly arrested the guilty parties, and restored the “bounty money” to tho duped countrymen. The Mayor bas acted very wisely in thus distributing our police force about the city at the several landing places, as it not only forms a protection to our community, but tends to prevent the accomplishment of much crime that otherwise would be committed. Desrenate As:aunt ox a Woman —Singular as it may appear, recently it is not a rare circumstance to hear ef that creature man as the brutal and savage assailant of some poor, feeble and helpiess woman, and in addition to others we are celled upon to nétice a most cruel and un- manly attack upon a woman named Mary Harkins, of the corner of Eleventh street and the Bowery, made by a person with breeches on, who called himself by the title ot William D. Bru For some trifling disagreement he beat and kicked her, and final.y Jrew a knife and stabbed heron the right forehead, maling a frightful gash an inch and a half in length, and fracturing the frontal bone beneath, He was held to bailinthe sum of $500 to an- swer the offence, the cominitment of which will disfigure his victim for life. ’Tis time this war upon helpless, un. offending woman was ended, and that “men” should act as such, and not as brutes of the creation. Coronor’s Office.—Wednesday, Nov. 1.—Tho Coro- ner held an inquest this morning on a child of Isaac and Ellen Buckridge, of 95 Nineteenth street, who was drown ed in a cistern on the premises the day previous, He was about two yearsof age, and carelessness in not providing ® box of larger size was the cat f hisdeath. The Ju- ry presented the cistern asa nuisance. Reeoanizen.— The person who was taken suddenly ill and died in the street on Tuesday, has since been ascer- tained to be David Baird, cabinet maker, a nativeof Scot- land, who has recentiy resided at 13 Front street, in this city. Diep prom 4 Faru.—A seaman named Barney Kelley, who fell from the rigging of x vessel at Whitehall slip on Friday last, died yesterday at the Hospital. Several other inquests were held of miner impertance. Murver ny Drowntna.—The Coroner held an inquest on Saturday on the body of Hugh Buskirk, who was drowned in the Buffalo creek on Friday night. The verdict of the jury was, “ that he came to his death by being throws into the creek by Sa- muel Langredge, as principal, and Janes Warren and Peter Hackett, as accessories.” The cireum- stances of the case, as near as we can gather them, were as follows: On Friday evening, between ten and eleven o’clock, the deceased, with another in- dividual, came into a recess on Ohio street, where the prisoners were, and an altercation commenced between them. Aiter a while the prisoners (Lan- gredge, Warren, and Haekett,) got up to leave the place, the dispute being etill continued, and upon Buskirk making a motion to follow, Langredge was heard to threaten to throw him into the creek. Buskirk did follow, and shortly after the alarm was heard of ‘ta man overbeard;,’a crowd collected and alight was procured. Langredge was observed at the water’s edge, and the deceased struggling in the water. At this juncture, by some unseen agency, the light was evidently put out ox purpose; all was darkness for a moment—and finally, when lights were again procured, the drowning man was past recovery. The watch arrested the three indivi- duals before mentioned, who are now in prison.— Buffalo Courier. ERNE FET AS SE ES 0G WHO IS THE GREATEST CHARACTER IN. New York? The lion now is Gen. Bertrand, but even he is not attracting so many as Tom Thumb. It is true Bar- num has also Dr. Valentine, a great card; tbereis Nellis an extraordinary man, without arms, who dees incredi- ble things; and there is the mesmeric phenomena, sub- lime, exciting, and rather frightful. What is more, thia gee last week of all these attractions at the American useum. (g- PEALE’S MUSEUM. economy, are combined at this standing the price of admission attractions equal to any other place in th Mons. Adrien’s tricks, feats, &c. in the black ai worth double that price ; but in addition to him there are other attractions of rare merit, not the least of which is Madam Adolphe, the wonderful and mysterious fortune- teller, whose revelations of future events are truly mar- vellous. Performances this evening at half past seven o'clock. {ige THE MISSES SHAW— Young, beantiful, grece- ful'and accomplished. These churming songstresseson i appearance inspired au enthusiasm of admira- Each succeed- their triumph, and it, ir fourth Concert, sted by thar brother, and changing entirely their amme of performances, We look upon the efforts of Miss Rosina shew, especially, as a musical phenome- na ofa very singular character. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THE COLORED man Edward Augustus, ; who recently came on from the city of Puiladelphia as a witness against Risdon Bacon, who is chargod with the larceny of two notes of one thousand dollars each, the property of agentleman at the United States Hotel, has been discharged by the Mayor. Augustus, although in company ;with Henry Tighlman, appears to know nothing of the transaction. Augustus is a young colored man of family, and of very respectable connexions—well and favorably known to very many persons ef respectability in this city and elsewhere, and nothing has at any time appeared t> connect him with anycriminal offence. He 1 in this ‘unsuspected and entirely ignorant of the whole transaction. PART I.—The complete works of William Shak- speare, with forty splended Iustrations; also, with De. Jobneon’s preface, a glossary, and an account of each ay, and a memoir of author, by the Rey. William A., with a splendid portrait trom the Chan- dos picture. Part I contains three illustrations, and each succeediug number will contain two | lendid illustra- tions. To be completed in twenty parts, 48 pages letter press, with the tone inying illustre- tions, anda part to be published on the Ist and 15:h of each month. Frice 20 cents per number. For sale, whole- and retail, by BURGESS & STRINGER, 222 Broadway, corner Aun st. Qg@- THE REV. JOHN N. MAFFIT holds forth nightly at the Methodist Episcopal Church, corner of Madison and Catharine streeia. Crowded houses, almost to suffocation, greet him—the eminent divine. The geot he has done towards extending the religion which he so plainly expounds, perhaps is far greater tham any other man among his co-religionists, and the letter aunexed speaks the acknow ledments of an hones: beart:— New Yorx, Oct. 25, 1843. Gentlemen—The candy you had the kindness to send me [ have used pretty freely, and it is with pleasure [take this occasion to Gently its good effects upon my voice and general health. 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