The New York Herald Newspaper, March 12, 1844, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Tuesday, March 12. 184 ‘uk LATE News From Liverroot—O’ConneL.’s Famous Sregcn.—Much to our surprise we find that the publication on Saturday last of O’Connell’s speech exclusively in the Weekly Herald, and on Norice.—The letier of Mr. Thomas G. Tal- mage, Ex-President of the North American Trust Co. has been received, and will be published to- morrow. It is a curious and philosophic documen —full of wisdom and other matters. Revival of Business for 1544—The New ‘Tariff. There can be no question that there is every prospect of a complete revival of business in the ensuing spring and summer seasons of the present year, and that, too, in spite of all the efforts that may be made by puliticians and speculators to celerate or to delay the processes by which a sound business era is produced. One of the first elements of a good business sea: son, is a sound, well-regulated, permanent curren- cy. The experience which we have all had in ex- pansions of the currency during the last ten years. willno doubt furnish good warning to those who manage banks, and prevent them from losing thei senses a second time. the last ten eventful and instructive years. Another important element in this revival of bu: siness, exhibited on all hands, will be found in the proposed new tariff, should it pass the present Cou- gress. The more we examine the provisions of this new proposition from the Committee of Ways and Means, the more we are satisfied that it re- cognizes and is founded on those principles of moderation which should be made permanent in their operation—which should have a lease for a given number of years at least—and which, in con- sequence thereof, would furnish more equal pro- tection to all the interests of the country than any of the measures heretofore presented, and whose enactment has, in many instances, disgraced the statute book. We have already perceived that the politicians are raising a hue and{cry against the new Dill, as being hostile to particular interests. Now a more wicked and unprincipled accusation against such a proposition could not be urged. The proposed bill in Congress, should it pass into a law, will be merely carrying cut and re-establishing on a per- manent foundation, the principles of Mr. Clay’s “Compromise Bill,” which calmed the country on the great excitement in 1832. It is even more favorable than that to the manufacturers and agri- culturists, and we cannot conceive what can be the motive of these impudent pretenders in politics and in political economy, who in the face of absolute facts, and on a subject as well known to the whole country asto any of these legislators, attempt to raise a shout and cry against this reasonable and fair and just proposition to settle this interminable controversy. We trust that there is good sense enough amongst the great masses of business men throughout the country, to enable them to turn a deaf ear to the folly and prejudice of mere party politicians. If Congress can now be stirred up to the mark, and in- duced to settle this question of the tariff, it will be one of the most favorable events possible for the revival of trade in all its branches, and for the re- storation of the national prosperity on an enduring We really trust that party spirit on this basis. question, at least, will not be permitted to mar the prospects of the country at large. Tue TyLer Battimoxe Convention —On second thoughts, we believe we must give our aid and assistance to John Jones of the Madisonian, in organizing this great concern. Unless something be done immediately—some muracle be performed —some mighty impulse be called forth—some potent spirit be summoned from the “ vasty deep,” we very much fear that the officials of the Tyler dynasty here will prevent any meeting in the selec- tion of any delegates. We inean, therefore, to open a rendezvous for Tyler men, in a few days, and open a subscription list, in which they may re- cord their faith, and when ready they will please step up to the Captain’s office in New York and settle. Great efforts will no doubt be made by the Cus- tom House and Post Office interests, to prevent any movement of this kind. They have hitherto suc- ceeded ; but this is the last push, and we will make it the greatest, so that even its opposers will have cause to exclaim with Dominie Sampson—‘ Pro- digious !” Fortuer Preparations For THE FASHIONABLE Season at THe Warerina Piaces.—We under- stand that Mr. Reed, formerly well known to the fashionable world as manager at Congress Hall, Saratoga—the Waverly House, New York—the United States Hotel, Philadelphia—and recently at the Wadawannock House, Stonington, has taken the Hamilton House at the Narrows for the ensu- ing season. This will be good news to all who wish a delightful, healthy, and accessible locale du- ring the ensuing season, which promises by the by to be one of the most brilliant for many years. The Hamilton House is confessedly one of the most charming watering places on our coast. It is situated on an eminence, commanding a glorious prospect of the ocean—the bay—Staten Island—the fortifications at the entrance of our harbor—a beau- tiful winding beach—and an agreeably diversified portion of the pleasant scenery of Long Island. The health-breezes of the Atlantic come sweeping over the place, and the facilities for bathing are unequalled. Nothing can exceed the beauty ef the water scenery. The broad besom of the bay is constantly presenting a magnificent panoramic view of vessels of all sizes and from every clime ; whilst the charming walks and drives in the neigh- borhood afford a most agreeable variety of enjoy- meat, not to be found at all watering places. ‘The house itself is spacious, admirably arranged, and in every way peculiarly well adapted for the purpose of a summer residence, Mr. Reed has experience and talents unsurpass- ed, and perhaps, unrivalled by any one in this coun- try. We understand that he is preparing to refit the house in the most princely style ; and ia particular intends procuring a place on the sea shore for ba- thing, between the Fort and Bath house, which will be the most beautiful affair imaginable. ‘There is a retired cove on the beach, which will be fitted up with the greatest comfort and elegance. Indeed, so romantic, recherché, and secluded will be this spot, that we should not be surprised if it would be taken possession of exclusively by some naiad queen and party of attendant nymphs. Stages will run regularly from the House to the beach, and steamboats from the Narrows to the city, and stages along the margin of the bay through Flat Bush, will render this watering place by far the most accessible in this neighborhood that of any of its rivals. Progress or Potice Rerorm.—In the Board of Aldermen last evening, the famous Police Report of Alderman Tillou was laid on the table, and the bill fromthe Board of Assistants was taken up for adoption. The first section was read, when the Board adjourned to meet this evening at 5 o’clock, The Com- mittee on Ferries also presented a report in favor of yeasing Fulton Ferry tothe present lessees for $20,- after the session of the County Court. 000 per annum for seven years. Musicay. anp Tueatricat.—There was a bril- Jiant house at the Opera last evening, to see Belisa- rio. Rapetti’s benefit comes off on Thursday, anc we learn that Antognini will, on that occasion ap- pear in J Puritani. Rapetti deserves one of the most brilliant and valuable of benefite—for he has been one of the main props of the Opera. The Park last evening was pretty well attended. Booth appeared in Richard, with Mrs, Sloman— “ule @ strong cast Indeed the principal check on the exuberant imaginations of young business men of all descriptions, is to be found in the dis- cretion and prudence of bank managers and finan- ciers. This discretion will, we believe, now be ex- ercised to a considerable exteat, for they cannot have forgotten the experience purchased during It must indeed attain an immense popularity, beyond Sunday in the Daily, has created a greater degree of talk, and been esteemed a greater beat in the way of newspaper enterprise, than any of our re- cent efforts. Bat this was merely in the ordinary course of business with us, and we never expected any extraordinary credit on that account. One very funny feature in the talk thus created, however, deserves notice. Agreat many are going round saying that ‘O’Connell’s speech in the Herald was all afabrication—imanufactured in that office!” Well, it may be so; we wont make an affidavit at a sixpence cost either one way or the other. They can take the speech just for what it is worth. But this we know, that we supplied the two leading Irish journals in this city with extras from our press—we allude to the Truth Teller, con- ducted by Major Denman of the bloody 19%h Re- giment of Foot, and the Irish Volunteer, conducted | by Michael O’Connor, the lineal descendant of the | royal race of O'Connor. We supplied these dis- tinguished individuals and papers with eral thousand copies, for which they paid us in ready cash. If the speech be not the thing, they cer- tainly thought that it was as good as they were likely to get by the next steamer. Be all this as it may, we have still plenty of extras j of the same speech for all those Irishmen of all sizes who want to furnish themselves with O’Con- .| nell’s speech, and who esteem O’Connell as stand- ing next to his Holiness the Pope himself. They can have them at two cents per copy. We give them notice, however, that we consider O’Conaell one of the most contemptible beggarmen that ever disgraced any country, and that all his plans for liberation are humbug and meant merely to fill his own pockets. But if they think him one of the highest saints in the Romish calendar, we have ro objection; and we repeat that we are ready to supply them with as many copies of his speech es thay mayj require. t r Anoruer TerrisLe CaLamity.—We have just received—in some round about away, only known to Postmaster SWicklifle—an account of a most appalling disaster : [From the New Orleans Republican, March 2.] Swockine Disasten—Sixty on Seventy Lives Lost.— We have this moment heard of another appalling steam- boat disaster, the particulars of which, as nearly as they can be obtained in the confusion of the moment we hasten tomake public Thu steamer De Soto, just now arrived, reports that while passing down Old ‘River, yesterday morning, between half past three and four, she came into coliision with the steamer Buckeye, bound up. In. le ve minutes the Buckeye went down, eleis mated that from between 60 and 75 human beings perished The larboard bow of the De Soto, struck the Buckeye’s starboard side, just about the forward hatch. The lat er sunk to he anedeck, ‘The night was pleasunt and the moon shining brilliantly at the time There were on board the Buckeye nearly 250 souls, the major part of whom were saved. It is thought that of the number lost, not more than ten or fifteen were whites, the remuinder being negroes and slaves. It is impos- sible however, at the present moment, to ascertain with accuracy either the names of those who perished or of their number, the register having been lost We understand that all the officers of the Buck-eye were saved, an¢ all, or nearly all, the cabin passengers. How this could have been uccomplished in so short a space of time, reems almost a miracle.” ‘The. mate of the De Soto, we learn, picked up some thirty or forty by means of the yawl, and the remainder struggled on board with what clothes they had on, somehow or other. A great many of the survivors were brought down by the DeSoto,and a still reater number were landed at different points on the river, We found several ot oie pasesngary mourning the loss of theirchildren. Major King lost two, Mr. White one, and Mr, Himes one. We regret our inability to give the names of the survivors in full, so many having remained on way A young gentleman and his two sisters, had taken passage bui a few hours before at White's landing, and both sisters perished! The wife and child of Mr. ‘Giunt, with seven negroes, were lost. A McKenzie lost his wife, seven chil- dren and four negroes. Mr Beand attempted to swim ashore with his nephew on his back. ‘They were both drowned, We shall add to this account of the disaster such particu- lars as we may gather during the day. From what we can gather at this moment, it would appear that no blame whatsoever can be attached to Captain Reed, of the De Soto. We append some certificates to that effect, signed by afew of the survivors. We, the passengers on board the Buckye, from New Orleans,buund to Oachita,consider it our duty—and xeize upon this opportunity to state— that in the unfortunate collusion between the Buckeye and the De Soto, this morning, by which the Buckeye was immediately sunk, that all praise is due to Captain and his cr2w for the prompt and efficient manner in which they came to the rescue of life and property, an. for the humane und gentlemauly conduct of the Captain, his officers, crew, and the passengers, to the survivors, for which we tender him our sincere thanks. Signed by the passengers. Tux Morats or rue Ace.—A foundling was left in the basement of the Old Alms House, Park, on Saturday, March 9, about 1 o’clock, P. M. It a was male child, abcut three months old, dressed in a purple colored muslin frock, tea colored silk hood, and was wrapped in anold yellow shawl with crimson border. The woman supposed to have left the child was dressed in a green plaid cloak and hood. Another foundling was left in an entry in 2Ist street, between 5th and 6th avenue, ow Saturday evening, 9th inst. ; it was a male child, about two months old, in a very sickly condition. It was brought to the office of the Commissioners of Alms House, and taken in charge by the Matron, Mrs. Thomson. Do not the mothers of these poor babes, while they read this paragraph, feel the twangs of a guilty conscience ? Tuat Dvet.—The Mayor, as is customary with all matters brought before him of a criminal char- acter, held the investigation relative to the con- templated duel between a Mr. Wheeler and a Dr. Cowan, in his star chamber yesterday, aad conclu- ding, ordered the parties to bail to keep the peace in the sum of $1000, which was entered. One ot the seconds, William M. Green, formerly of the U. S. Navy, was bound, over for appearance at court to answer for a misdemeanor in advising the combatants to 'meet, after they had been held to bail to keep the peace. Secrer Murper Discoverep.—The Street In- spector of the Seventh Ward proceeded, yesterday morning, to teardown an old house at the corner of Water and Walnut streets, that had long been unoccupied, and, upon removing some dirt in the cellar, they discovered the remains of the body of a woman, who, from appearances, must have been dead nearly two years. The decayed state of the body prevented any trace of the means of her death, which no doubt was committed by violence, or it would not have been left in such a situa- tion The Coroner will hold an investigation to- day, when further developments may be made. Mxs. Surron.— v one is talking of the su- ticles belonging to this talented artist to be disposed of by subscription. Nothing of the kind has ever been betore offered so recherche and cost- ly, and they must have originally cost an immense sum, The picture to be seen at Gilpin’s News Room, in the Exchange, is beautiful beyond de- scription, ‘The juggler clock too, with his inimita- ble slight of hand, the ship clock and the magnifi- cent vases, formerly belonging to Murat, brother- in-law of Napoleon, a collection the most rare, and now exhibiting at Hewitt's Music store, corner of Park place and Broadway. The highly responsible gentlemen of the committee mentioned in the bills niption are a sufficient guarantee to the sub- money will be as safe asin the bank until the distribution of the articles. Should the committee and subscribers decide to distribute the five articles upon the plan of tne Apollo Asso ciation, then each subscriber will have five chances that his name will come up for one of the articles Two gentlemen are employed to procure subscri- bers who will be wai 4d upon afterwards by one of the committee or some one authorized to hand over the tickets and receive the money. Any person, however, can procure tickets at once from any of the committee. The money thus received by the cominittee is retained on their hands as a security to the subscribers until the delivery of the articles. Every one desirous of obtaining these articles should put their names down or take tickets imme- diately, as only a limited number will be disposed of, and many are already taken. Police.—March 11.—TnHe Ksire—Jamos Morrow, bi «in-law ot John McMahon, 22 Avenue A, drew a knife on Sunday evening, while the two were standing on the steps of the house of the latter, and stabbed him in the lef groin The point of thé knife struck acarpenter's rule that was in the pockel of McMahon, and broke the point of the blade, by which means his life was providen- tially saved Morrow was arrested, and held to bail to answer the offence. Lovisviiie A Manuracturine Crry.—There were a eight young Doctors manufactured at oar Medical College last night, —Louieville Dime, March 9 n Elopement In Tarrytown. Tanrytown, Feb. 28, 1844, Mr. Bennert— I deem it my duty to inform you, as the faithful chronicler of events, of the funniest and most laughable affair that has oceurred in our quiet vil- lage since the days of Ichabod Crane and old Brom Pones. We have had an elopement—a regular elopement! not a woman carried off by her own husband, as was the case with our neighbors at Yonkers, but a young lady of eighteen—beauti- nating, accomplished, possessing “acres of haseloped with a young lawyer of your city, and is, ere this, no doubt, the happy bride of her young heart’s choice. The circumstances, as far as I have been able to gather them, are these: About five years ago, BM Xone) , formerly of your city, died at his farm adjoining our village, leaving a large tor- tune tobedivided between his four children—two sons and two daughters. Sometime during the last winter, a correspoudence was intercepted between Merritt Van Wort, a young lawyer of this village, and the youngest, prettiest, and favorite daughter, Matilda. Now Merritt, like many young gen- tlemen of his profession, had poverty to contend with, which rendered him unpopular among a cer- tainclass, to a degree that even his gentlemanly bearing and respectabie professional qualities could not overcome, though he could boast kis descend from one of the choicest spirits of the revolution.— The brothers Benedict are highly aristocratic in their notions of society, and have a most sovereign contempt for all who do not possess as much of the world’s gear as themselves, which is not at all to be wondered at, considering that their father was the reverse of all this, and commenced the world asan humble journeyman hatter. What could ex- ceed the surprise of these two young gentlemen, to think that a poor lawyer should attempt to make cognition of the merci: love toa sister of theirs! an heiress, too! They were furious, and_ burning with indignation, pro- ceeded to the office of the presumptious young man und demanded the letters which he had re- ceived from their sister, threatening to have the same by fair means or foul, before leaving the of- fice; to which the counsellor merely replied that the letters were in his pocket, and if they thought they could get them, they might try it; but gave them due notice that there would be work for the surgeon if they persisted. They finally, after much threatening, left the office, telling their would be brother in-law never to set foot, upon their premises, as he never could Py a sister of their's without walking over one of their dead bodies at least. The counsellor yery pleasantly wished them a good morning and more sense for future use. Mr. Van Wort shortly after removed to your city, yet, notwithstanding his distance from Tarry- town, the most vigilant watch was kept upon all the movements and actions of the unfortunate fair one ; nor was she suffered to leave the house ex- cept in company with some one of the family. or scarcely to be out of their sight up to last evening —when, hastily taking a cup of tea and leaving the rest of the family at table, she stepped to the door and vanished. Her absence soon alarmed the fa- mily,who instituted a careful and vigilant search— some of them supposing she had become weary of her restraint and set at naught the “canons against self-slaughter,” and every pace that was cal- culated to facilitate so deplorable an_ event, was duly searched, but no traces of the lost one auld be obtained by the anxious family, ull some one enquired at the Franklin House and was informed that Counsellor Van Wort had been in the village the whole day, and a carriage drawn by a pair of fast horses, which had been in the stable since morning, had left, nha single gentleman, and driven at the very time when the young lady had made her exit. “This cleared up the whole mystery. It was evident an elopement had taken place, and such a scene of confusion and hurry as was exhibited about the old mansion, is not often to be witnessed. Every horse on the plantation, ‘‘old Grey” included—all the servants, gardeners, retainers, poor relations, and all, were ordered to scour the country in diflerent directions in quest of the fugitives ; but what the instructions were in case uny should overtake them, we are pot informed. The’ villagers laughed, for knowing the spirit and physical power of the counsellor, they felt assured, that if any of the pursuing party should overtake him, they would “ walk right straight up to himtand letthim alone.” But all pur- suit was in vain, the fast horses seeming to know the value ol the freight, flew like the wind{towards New York, which soon discouraged ‘old Grey’s” rider, for the further he proceeded the further he found, on enquiry, the fugitives were ahead of him. The gentleman who lett the Franklin House in the oarraae soon returned to the village on foot, and took lodgings at Smith’s hotel, having, as is supposed, resigned the sole use of the carnage to the runaways; no doubt delicately considering his presence there like the fifth Hay wagon. And so the matter rested till this evening, when Mose Wilson and the tobacco boy, who were sent to expiore the domicils of the different clergymen, returned. from New York, and made report, that the lovers had made arrangements to get married at Yonkers, and stopped there for that purpose, but not find the clergyman at home, had hurried on towards New York, where our informant met the happy bridegroom in the Bowery, about ten 0’clock this morning, who informed them that he felt very comfortable, and that Mrs. Van Wort was as well as could be expected after her late journe' Thus ends the matter But how the young fee was made acquainted with the arrangements of he: lover to carry her off, still remains a mystery— though, as Mr. John Decker was seen promenading with tne counsellor for an hour or more yesterday afternoon, in full view of the back window ol the prison house of the fair dulcinea, it is rumored that he knows more about the affair than nes of his neighbors. H. Late rrom Rio.—The Amelia Mulhelland,jCapt. Millington, arrived yesterday from Rio de Janeiro with advices to the 21st of January. No news of consequence. The line of battle ship Columbus, and frigate Columbia were in port. Latest From Bermupa.—We have received the “Bermudian” tothe 27th ult. The weather at Barbadoes was oppressively hot for the season. The Forth arrived ‘at Bermuda on the 17th She has four passengers from Mexico for England, and $1,000,000 and 61 ceroons cochineal, on freight. Several of the Windward Islands were visited by an earthquake on the 17th ult. Two shocks, the latter of which was very severe, were felt at St. Vincent, Barba- does, Grenada, and St Lucia. ‘Thursday, the 8th of February, was appointed to be ob- served as @ day of solemn thanksgiving to Almighty (od, by the Governor-General of the Leeward Islands, in re- 1 preservation of life during the awful visitation on that day twelve months. ‘A misunderstanding between the Council and Assem- bly of St. Vincent, respecting an allowance to the Trea surer for collecting the import duties, had occurred, and the Governor had been addressed on the subject. ‘The West India Markets were well stocked with pro’ sions Prices at Barbatoes—Flour per barrel, $54 to $5} corn meul, per ditto, $8; beef, $8 to $12, per ditto; pork $11 to $12 per ditto; corn, $1 G0c per bag; Carolina rice, $8 to $8 per 100 Is.; codfish, $2 60 cts to $2 80cts per quintal. General Sessions, Before Recorder Sahni « and Aldermen Scoles and e4 e. Jonas B. Pain 38q. Acting District Attorney. Monp. ¢ of Joseph Gulick.—T ‘of this noto- rious militia fine collector for aggravated and brutal assault and battery on a very pretty German woman named Phillipe, was set down on the calendar for this day. The witnesses, three German women, including the complainant, appeared in court to testify to the brutal ity, when the counsel of accused applied for postpone: ment of trial for the purpose of obtaining the decision of the Supreme Court in the recent case, as to the legality of acensed to act as collector of militia tines, while he was a resident of New Jersey. From some misunderstanding that appeared to have taken place betwern the Court and counsel, the case was postponed until Friday of this week, notwithstanding the decided objections of Acting District Attorney Phillips, who contended that the point of law raised on the other trial might not appear in issue in the present case, The witnesses, who repre: sented themselves as hard working poor females, com- plaived much of this delay. and stated to the Court that this had been the eleventh time they had attended in court to give testimony on this trial—that they each had infant children, which compelled the attention of some person in their absence, who required pay for such service, und ihe delay was, therefore, an onerous burthen upon their hard working industry No order having been made by the court to supply them with any funds to pay for their attendance, the reporters of the public press attached to this court’ voluntarily contributed several doliars, whieh +qually divided between the three un- fortunate witnesses. The Trial of Michael Walsh, for libel on John Know on the calendar for th s day, was postponed, in order to allow the accused to ob:ain a commission to procure cer- tain testimony to sustain his defence Second Trial of Charles Radcliffe for passing Counterfeit Money.—This man was tried on 4 (ath: charge of pass- ing a $10 counterfeit bill of the North Kingston Bank, on Gerardus C. Van Buren, on the 16th of January last. ‘The accused fully identified by Mr. Van Buren, and ar- rested and searched at the time, when several dollars in good money wiere found in his possession. The scienter was proved by F G. Burdett, to whom accused offered a similar note on the same day that this was passed. Mr Lord, of Spring street, also testified to the taking of a si- miler counterfeit note on the same day, but he could not sitively identity witness. The defence proved by Lewis jarnard that the note alleged to be counterfeit was re- coived by accused in payment for an umbrella, which he sold to & person at his engraving office, in Courtlandt street, and received the change Several other witnesses were called by defence to shew that the accused was tend- ing bar at the porter house of Brown, 23 Duane street, at or about the time of a that Mr. Burdett said he received the counterfeit note, The accused was defended by James M. SmirH, Esq, who succeeded in obtaining a verdict of egnittal for his client he Court then adjourned until 11 o’cloek this morning, ‘ Court Calendar. Count oy Common PisarB6, 17, 60, 63, 92,4, 10, 26, #8, 44, 61, 65, 70, 72. mon Council. Boaap oy Aupenmen, March 11—Alderman Purdy, Pre- sident, in the chair. ‘New York and Erie Rail Road.—A n signed, us stated, by 9000 persons, in favor of len« their credit to the Erie Rail to the amount of some millions, was presented by Alderman Waterman. He stated that he presented the petition as « matter of courtesy, but was Entirely hostile to the object of the petitioners, and should oppose it inevery shape and form. He contended that if the enterprise was valuable, individuals would be found ready to embark in it at once ; and therefore it was fully evident that the present, state of the finances of this city. if nothing else, should prompt a rejection of such mea- sure. He concluded by stating that he had been requested to ask the reference of the petitions to a special committee of each board. ‘The President appointed Ald. Waterman, Scoles and Briggs. a Samuel Webster aad Constantine Donohue—A petition from the former gentleman prelerring charges against Constantine Donohue, street inspector of the sixth ward, Jting him at a meeting to organize a Van Buren association in that ward, was laid on the table Fulton Ferry.—The Committee on Ferries presented an additional report, granting a new lease to the Fulton Fer- ry Compuny of the Fulton and South street Ferries for seven years, at an annual rent of $20,000, payable quarter: ly. The terms of the proposed lease sre, that in the set- tlement of the accounts between the lessees and the cor- ration, under the present lease, the capital stock of the pang up to the first day of ruary last, all be esti mated at $162,512, the corporation to have the benefit of any surplus which may accrue over this amount at the expiration of this lease. All the present ferry boats are to be valued as provided in the lease, and the ainount which their value exceeds the capit 1 stock shall be paid to the corporation ‘The lessees are notto increase the value of their boats during the new lease to $170,000, and are to be regulated in their rates of fare by the laws of the State governing the # ‘The report was Jaid on the table and ordered to be printed, Riot.—A communication from Messrs. ontractors, engaged in constructing a sewer in the Bowery from 13th strect, representing that their workmen have been assaulted, and prevented from the execution of their work, i the President and agents of the Railroad Company, who first refused to allow them an opportunity to construct the sewer across the road, and subsequently stoned and abused their workmen. The petition was referred to the Committee on Streets. q Raising Revenue.——A report and resolution. authorizing the Comptroller to borrow from time to time such sums 8 may be mecessary for public purposes, in advance of the cullection of taxes for the present year, was adopted. Measurer of Lumber.--Abraham A. Slover was appoint: ed measurer of lumber. Police Reform-—Alderman Emaans called up the police bill from the Board o Assistants. nothing else, would compel this Board to t bas report prepared under the direction of Alderman illou. Alderman Lee thought tha‘ that bill could not be got through the Common Council in time for action before the Legislature would adjourn and therefore the bill from the Boardof Assistants would be preferable for present action. Alderman Emmans considered that the bill of Alderman Tillou asked fora change in the constitution of the State, as it proposed an abolition of the offices of the Special Justices. Alderman Titov here took the floor and contended that the billfrom the Assistants contained many of the evils of the present system, und was therefore very objec tionable He did not assert that his bill was faultless, but he desired it to be taken up and examined, and such al- terations made as would be suited to the minds of a major- ity ofthe members, "The motion to take up the bill from the Board of Assist- ants was lost by @ vote of 8 to 9. Aldermun Purny then moved to take in Alderman Til- lou’s bill, which was adopted by a vote of 13 to 9. Tillow’s Bill—Alderman Hiattield was §ealled to the Chair, in Committee of the Whole, and the report and bill were then taken up for discussion. The bill was read, and occupied one hour and ten minutes’time of the Board. "The bill from the Board of Assistants was also read. ‘Alderman Nasu said he was prepared to enter into any change of the present system of police that was desira ble, but he did not wish to see any change in the watch department, such as was recommended in the bill from the Board of Assistants. Alderman Waterman said he had worked for the bill of Alderman Tillou some four months since, ard if it had then been offered, no doubt time would have been given to adopt it with amendments and alterations, so as to reach the Legislature before its adjournment, but he did not believe it could be passed at this late hour. He therefore moved taking up the bill from the Assistants, ‘The Committee rose and reported that the bill had been read, and asked leave to sit again, which was adopted. Assistants? Bill—Alderman Lee then moved to take up the bill from the Board of Assistants, which was adopted at about 11 o’clock at night. Alderman Titov said he was opposed to the bill in all its prominent measures, except that of preventing remov- al except from violation of duty. ‘The first section of the bill was then taken up, but be- fore its adoption, the Board adjourned until this afternoon at 6 o'clor Boanp or Assistants.—Assistant Alderman Nesarrt in theChair, The Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved of. ; Documents 13 and 14, for re-organizing the Croton Aqueduct Committee, from ‘sitle 6, Section 7, were taken up and proceeded wath, and the committee rose, and asked in. ation from the Ladies? Clothing Society, cont g an invitation to the Board to attend the 16th Anniversary of the Society, on the Lith instant, at half past 7 o'clock, at the Broadway Tabernacle. Accepted. Resolutions to annul the lease made by the Board of Aldermen of the Christopher Ferry to Hoboken. Adopt» ed. Resolution that all proceedings for epsniae streete, lanes and bye-ways, be suspened until farther order. Ke- ferred to the Committee on Streets. Resolution to appoint Abraham A. Slover Inspector of Sumber. Adopted. Report of the Committee on Application for Offices ap- pointing] Emanuel Josephs {Inpector and, Weigher of Bale Hay. Adopted. Petition,of Justices of Mariine Court to have ceriain re- pairs made in the Court Room. Referred to Committee on Repairs, &c. Communication from the Strect Commissioner to have Bloomingdale Road repaired. Adopted. Papers from the Board of Aldermen.—Resolution to con- cur in the petition of 5000 citizens praying the Board to subscribe to the Stock of the New York and Erie Rail- road. Concurred in. Resolution to pay Messrs. Arbuckle & Morrison $1143. for paying, kc. Concurred in ‘The Buard adjourned to 5 o'clock on Monday next. United States Circuit Court, Before Judge Betis. Marcu 11—The Grand Jury came into Court this merning with true bills against John Deer, Abraham Pet- terson, Matthew Daily, iam Williams, Thomas Pe ters, Abner Hall, August Kepner, Jobn Woodman, and baer Brooks, mariners, for an endeavor to create a revolt on board the ship Orozimbo, lying ia the harbor of New York. After whick, John De Lamiter, Esq., the Foreman handed up the eee presentment : ‘The Grand Inquest for the Southern district of the State of New York, deem it proper, betore their final ad- journment, to present the very madequate arrangemen: which at present exist, for the accommodation of the Uni- ted States Courts, the District Atiorney, the Clerks of the Courts and the Grand Jury. ‘Their attention has been more particalarly directed to the insecure state of the of fices of the Disirict At orney and the Clerks of the Conrts, not only as regards the danger of conflagration, but per- haps as relates to one of more likely occurrence, of being broken into by evil minded persons, who would not hesi- tate, by means of forcible entry, to destroy evidences of their indebiedness, judgments’ binding their property, or perhaps of their guilt. - Itis needless to point out how dis- astrous a conflagration would bewhich would involve evi- dence of indebtedness to the United States and to individ- uals. to an amount far exceeding the amount which would be required to provide proper and secure apartments for the use and uccommodution of the United States Courts and their officers. It has come under the observation of some of the jury, who are, however, neither directly nor indirectly mterested, that a proper and convenient site could be obtained for a reasonble outlay which would of- fer every advantage for the erection of suitable buildine for the Fequired purpose. With these few observations, the Grand Jury leave this subject to the serious consider- ation of the proper authorities—entertaming, as they do, the opinion that its importance fully justifies their pre- senting this unsafe, inadequate and unconvenient of the building at present appropriated to the occupation of the United States Courts and their officers. Common Pleas. Before Judge Inglis Assault and Battery. Henry Madden vs, Ed- ward Evans ‘his was wn action Damages laid at $1000 The plaintiff is ak thimble and the defendant a knight of the scissors. defendant got an order for a fashionable coat fro tleman named Creary, which was to be don lar time ; it was given to the plaintiff to be caution (hat ifit were not made at the time specified he was to get no pay. When the time arrived, the defendant sent his boy for the coat; Mr. Madden told the messenger that the coat was finished but could not be delivered until his bill for making it, $5—and fifty cents, the balance of former bill, were paid, Mr, Evans, upon receiving this message, flew upto plaintiff's workshop in agreat passion and asked for the coat. The plaintiff pointed it out to him hanging on a eg, but repented he could not have i he paid plaintiff's bill, The defendant seized the was in the act of carrying it off in triumph, when a scuf- fle ensued in which defendant contrived to get the plain tiff’s heal in chancery, fibbed him most unmercitully and in the operation closed up one of his day lights, uncorked his claret, and let it flowin all directions, also inflicting several heavy blows on his bread basket. Mr. Clark, counsel for the defendant, stated that his client was ofa higher order of knighthood than the plaintiff, that the plaintiff was contumacious, and by the statutes and ordi nances of the order @ snperior knight was privileged to chastise and punish an inferior knight for contumacy, His Honor said that the doctrine laid down by the learned counsel was not good law, and albeit that knights of all orders might be very good in their way, and no doubt a knight of the thimble, or knight of the scissors was as and as useful a member of society asa knight of the garter or knight of the thistle—yet there were no order of knights in thi Manen 1. f assault and battery. ight of the The country that had ay, peculiar privileges, and if one knight took upon himself to chastise another, he did so at his peril and must abide the consequences ; and told the jury if they believed the defendant committed the assault and buttery complained of, they should render a verdict for plantif’, ‘The jury found for the plaintiff $30 damages. Mr. Field, for plaintyff, Mr. Clark, for defendant. Amusements. Cuarnam Cmevs.—The experience of last night will prove a lesson to the hundreds of delinquents who naglected to secure their places in searon. During the brief season that remains it well behoves those who intend accompanying Imties to secure their seats during the day time. ‘The performances to-night commence with the famous Pony Rac in which Jobn Smith ap- sas the chief judge, and real fun does he create, The of N. B. Turner and Stone are wonders in their way, \d Otto Motty astonishes all beholders. Tue spLenpip arrractions of the American Museum are drawing tremendous houses, and af- fording the most inexpressible delight to visiters. The Kentucky Ministrels, Signor Francisco, and others of the excellent company éngaged, give a most splendid per- formance this Preniog mieetl wast caven o'clock. [Correspondence of the Herald.) Howsron, Texas, Feb. 17, 1844. Annexation to the United States—Fudge and Fus- tian—Politics and Com. Moore—Weather and the Crops, §c. The “Herald,” is truly the only newspaper re- ceived here worthy of an attentive perusal, differ- ing from all others, in point of editorial talent, skill, and general information, forming, in news- paper literature, a sheet unsurpassed in either the old or new world; but, as encomiums reach you from every point of the compass, usque ad nauseum, I refrain from extending them. A hasty view of the singular position this country oceupies at present, in regard to her continuing or | discontinuing to act asan independent government, may not pare devoid of interest to many of your readers, for it would seem that the lingering poli cal paralysis which has prostrated the untried ener- gies of this young Republic, is about being termina- ted. The startling annunciation, of the annexation uestion having been acted upon by the United States Senate and passed, [Fudge] was received here a few days since. ‘The future destiny of this nation is, perhaps, so nicely poised, that the ipse dixit of one man may turn the seale which side he chooses ; determining, whether Texas, independent de facto, shall be denationalized, merged in the Union, or, remain, as the martyred heroes of "36 hoped, when they fell fighting in her behalf, a free and sovereign power If this subject had been acted upon by your Congress, without the sanction of Mexico, our only salvation from a fiercer and bloodier contest being re-enacted than the last, is, inthe wisdom, sagacity, and firmness of our chief magistrate, Sam Houston. | ; At this moment, annexation or independence, is not a question. The former only presents itself as apparently attainable. True, we have commis- sioners in Mexico, empowered to treat in relation to the latter. Nothing, however, has been re- ceived {rom them, to jay anne pectation of its being speedily accomplished. If lett to. the people to throw off the nationality of their adopted coun- | new edition of Part I. is now ready. try, at this time, and become one of the states of the ioe confederacy, the majority would rule— simply, because it has the priority of presentation, among the several remedial measures that must soon be adopted, to relieve the petty, from the many blighting influences incident to the attitude in which it stands towmds Mexico. But, that Texas will be so readily offered up as a sacrifice on the shrine of necessity, Ido not believe; or, that this subject will be speedily concluded, is not rea- sonable to suppose ; involving, as it does, so vast a consequence as the dissolution of a republican gov- ernment that has existed eight years, and in spite of all efforts to the contrary, maintained, in its ad- ministration, much that would do credit to older countries. Texas, by preserving her nationality‘ possesses the elements of greatness, that would, in time, enable her to rival even the Mother of Re- publics. Look at her geographical position, con- sider her immense agricultural and mineral re- sources, peculiar to no other country—but, above all, consider the race of beings that have advanced, so to speak, without the mae of civilization, and formed a government in all its functions, tull and uniform, and then say, whether increase to her wealth and power, will not be the certain operation of time. inor considerations incline towards Texas remaining independent; as one of the con- federacy, she sinks all identity. That fond and chivalric pride of feeling which was enlisted in her behalf, that animated the spirits of her champions during her infant struggles, could never have burned with half of the intensity, when contem- plating her as merely an appendage to what had already become famous in the annals of fame— that universal desire for her prosperity—that anxious solicitude abroad in her behalf—that feel- ing, half of romance, half of interest, so common and prevalent, would all cease, with the cessation of her national existence. y The political ruse, that carried through, if it is so, [net yet] in your Senate, by a coup de main, the resolution for annexation, may subserve a party end ; its influence too, may aid in accelerating the consummation of our differences with Mexico, by arousing her at length to a sense of her immediate danger, and the folly of farther procrastination in an affair of so much magnitude. Our Congress adjourned on the 5th instant. No- thing of special importance has been done during the session. The tariff remains unaltered. Com Moore has been acquitted of all the charges alleged against him. y The remarkably mild, though injutiously wet falland winter we have had, promises an early spring; already is vegetation quickening in its rowth. Farmers are busy preparing the ground or another crop, and in many portions of the country, corn has been already planted. The un intermitting rains during the past year had not been confined to Texas, but have extended through all the Southern States, and have cut the cotton crop short at least one-third. The. injury this country has sustained from the rains is, consider: ble; it would be safe to say, that out of an expec- ted crop of 60,000 bales of cotton, not more thin 35,000 will be produced. San Jacinto. Drxaprut Arran IN Battimore—A Boy at- most FE, sy Herr Drieseacn’s Leorarpv.— We learn from the Baltimore Clipper of Saturday, that during a round of a part of thecompany attached to the Front street circus, through the streets of the city, companied with a band of music, and Herr Driesb with a leopard from the menagerie, the cavalcade halted at Dix & Fogg’s Fountain Hotel, in Light sireet; Drics- bach, with the leopard in his alighting and going into the hotel. The party was as usual surrounded with a crowd of gazers, consisting chiefly of boys, many of whom forced their way into the house—the leopard and his master having entered the reading room After ashort stay, passage was made for their egress, and Driesbach bearing the animal befere him, its head crouched upen his right arm, came out; but ax he was paxsing from the door to the carriage, a bey named John Quinn, about tea years old, sonof Mr Charles Quinn, hackman, was eith«r pushed from the throng of boys’ on the pavement, or stumbled with his head directly against the nose of the leopard, and in an instant the animal darted forth his paw, seized the boy by the cheek, and burying his claws inthe flesh, drew his head into his jaws. With an ala- crity and daring that does credit to the courage oud pre- sence of mind of Driesbach, he instantly thrust his hand into the leopard’s mouth, and jamming it down his throat, all three fell to the pavement together, the leopard, how- ever, would not release his huld, and the screams of the boy, together with the excitement, cries and alarm of the crowd, the growling of the animal, and the startling and peremptory demands of Driesbach for a knife, caused ¢ scene of the most thrilling horror, and the combatants, as a matter of course, had a wild field for the struggle, ample scope having been afforded them by the receding throng. Befure a knife could be brought, hewever. Driesbach, by thrnsting his hand down the leopard’s ti.roat, succeed in choking him suiliciently to extricate the boy’s he when he released his own hand, and lodged the dangerous animal in the carriage. The boy was then taken into the hotel, when, upon examination, it was found that his cheek was severely lacelerated, a gash of about three inches in length having been inflicted apparently by the animal’s claws, and some minor wounds existed about the scalp towards the back part of the head. A warrant jued at the suit of the boy’s father for the arrest of Fier inv Purtaverrnta.—Yesterday morning, a terrible fire occurred at the turpentine manutac- tory of Messrs. Allibone & Troubat, situated on the wharf below Queen street. It broke out in a shed or frame house bos ged the main building. which war filled with barrels an: casks, viz :—s00 barrels of rosin, 400 barrels of tar, and near 100 empty oil casks = These were all on fire ut the same time,and sent forth volumes of flame, which swept every thing in their progress Th factory, which was built partly of stone and partly of wood, was entirely destroyed, and nothing was left of it portion of the stone walls. The loss of A. & T. is estimaced at $5000, no insu- rance. A row of three story brick dwellings, fronting on Swanson street, took fire. and were much damaged ; the last one southward, which is occupied as a tavern, called the Neptune House, by D. M. Skillenger, sustained the i ‘The railway wharf, and two frame build- as Ree r patteras, and an oakum loft, to Neal & Simpson, were on fire ; and the lat entirely consumed. These gentlemen's lo: 1500. The intense heat melted the rosin and tar ; ood be- longing to Levi Lingo, and burned up about sixty cords of it. For some time the bot liqnid run in all directions down the bill and into the river. For the distance of some fifty feet from the wharf, it floated, giving the river the appearance of being on fire. The scene was awinlly grand Atthe ship yard below, there were two ‘small vessels on the ways. In order to save them, they were hastily launched. The bulk of the real estate belonged to the United States Bank, and is doubtless insured. ‘The fire was the work of an incendiary.—Philad. U. S. Gaz. March Wt PROFESSOR VELPEAU’S CELEBRATED PILLS, for the radical cure of Gonorrhea, Gleet, and all mocopurulent discharges from the urethra, These pills are guaranteed to effect a permanent cure in all diseases of the urethra, in a shorter time than any other remedy ever brought before the public, without tainting the breath, disagreeing with the stomach, or confinement from business. Price $1 per box. Ottice of the College of Charmacy and Medicine, 9 Nassau street. W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. N. B.—A liberal discount to country practitioners and medicine venders, {t@ IF YOU ARE BALD, or becoming #0, une the | eee a Oldridge’s Balm of Columbia, nd Lin a fow days have as fine ahead of hair ax you ever had, if not better. Jt keeps the head free trem Dandruff or Scurf. At 21 Courtlandt street. Ricsee none RICORD’S PARISIAN ALTERATIVE MIX aot vor the permanent cure of primary or secondary Syphilis, and all affections produced by an improper use of mercury This ss erful alterative should be used by all persons suspectin from former disease. ereal taint in their system It is warranted to remove all impu- ities from the blood. Sold, in single bottles, $1 each ; in cases of half dozen, $5, carefull: P goes and sent to all parts of the Union. Office of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy, 95 Nassau street. W. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. N.B.—A liberal discount to country practitioners and medicine venders OUT FO! Sra at ‘ Novel, entitled THE FORTUNE HUNTER, A Novel of New York Society, by Mrs. Helen Berkeley. ‘This work will create a sensation—ea| ly among the fashionable circles of this and other cities. Since its announcement there has bee: a great ‘ fluttering” in cer- tain quarters—and the public have been on the gui vive for this book. They shall have it TO-MORROW. Price 25 cents. Agents supalies at $16 a hundred. Come early, if you would not be disappointed. ! WINCHESTER, Publisher. THE MUSICAL ALBUM—PART TWO.—Will not he ready till Wednesday morning. This part contains seven popular songs ; the music from the most celebrated composers, which in no other way can be obtamed except at ten times the cost. Price 25 cents, Eech number contains 24 pages. A Office 30 Ann street. J. WINCHESTER, Publisher. 0G- DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE FALSE AND that the shameful representations made by any puppy agency for the Magical Pain Extractor isin. ik Comstock & Co., 21 Courtlandt street, are the only agents that sell the genuine article. They first introduced this ‘reat cure for all Chilblains, Barber's Itch, Chronic Disorders, scamps who try to mi ing,” and palm off on them a dangerous terfeit, I ask all to call on Comstock & Co , 21 Courtlandt street, and read my contract and power of attorney which is irrevocable for twenty years. March 8, 1844. HENRY DALLEY. ‘The above will show the honest pretensions of the fel- low in Walker street, who would try and make pur- chasers believe be is permited to sellthe genuine. Bu ly of Comstock & Co., 21 Courtlandt st. ; 2 North Fift feat Philadelphia, and Roosevelt & Co., 27 Broadway, Al- iy. A QUESTION.—Why do you go limping about with the Rheumatism and endure *o much pain, when you can certainly be cured with a remeay at 21 Courtlandt street. QG-ONE MILLION OF SHERMAN’S POOR MAN’S Plasters ee annum will not supply the demand, »0 wonderful are their effect, and so great their re] tation become. Bewore of babe, Sherman’s genu- ine Plasters alw erman’s signature on the back, while the ticle is merely called “ Poor Man’s plaster, nature or name to father it; and what is' worse than all, it has invariably produced bad effects wherever it has been used. So frequent have the complaints become, that Dr Sherman is obliged to warn the public against the imposture. Ifyou wish im- mediate relief, get the genuine article at the warchou No. 106-Nassau street, or of the regular agents, No. )« Broadway, 10 Astor House, 227 Hudson strect, 183 Bowery, 77 Fast Broads ay. 139 Fulton street Brookly®, oe Buildings, Philadelphia, and $ State’ street, joston. Og. PRIVATE MEDICAL AID.—The members of the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, in re- returning the public thanks for the liberal support they have received in their efferts to ‘suppress quackery,” Leg leave to state that their particular attention centinues tc be directed to all diseases of a private nuture, and from the great improvements lately made in the principal hos- pitals of Europe in the treatment of those diseases, they can confidently offer to persons requiring medical aid al vantages not to be met with in any institution im wis country, either public or private. e treatment of the College’ is such as to insure success in every case, and ix totally different from that crn ¢.ous practice of ruining the constitution with mercury, anJ in most cases leaving a disease much worse than the original. One of the mem- bers of the College ,for many years connected with the [stage hospitals of F urope, attends daily for a consulta. ‘ion from 9 A.M. to S P.M. ‘Terms—Advice and medicine, $5 Acure guaranteed. Important To Country Invatips.—Persons living in the country and not finding it convenient to attend per- sonally, can have forwarded to them a chest containing all medicines requisite to perform a perfect cure by statin their case explicitly, together with all symptoms, time of pepe ane and een Leceices isewhere, if any and enclosing $5, post paid, addressed to mete Pay. 8. RICHARDSON, Agent. Che and Consulting rooms of the College, 95 Nassau stree! {G- DEAFNESS,—Dr. McNain’s ACOUSTIC OIL, a certain cure for Deafness, at 21 Courtlandt street. Al The East Inprax Hain Dre, warranted to color the hair, but will not the skin. THE CONCENTRATED EXTRACT OF SAR SAPARILLA, Gentian and Sasnfras, prepared by the New Vork College of Medicine and Pharmacy, established tor the suppression of quackery. This powerful extract, prepared by scientific and medical men, will be found i initely superior to the mixture sold b: aaa sts as Sarsa- parilla, who are totally ignorant of the medicinal proper. tips of the roota from which they make the extract. In all diseases arising from an impure state of the blood, such as scrofula, salt rheum, ulcers, chronic rheumatism, pimples or pustules on the face or body nodes,pains in the bones or joints, and all complaints arising from an improper use of mercury. this extract will be highly beneficial. Sold in ingle bottles at 75 cents each, cases of halt dozen, $3 50; of dozen, $8. carefully packed and sent to all parts of the Union.’ Office of the college, 95 Nasean st. ‘W. 8 RICHARDSON, Agent N.B. A liberal discount to country practitioners and medicine venders. ORIENTAL WATER OF GOLD—A new and delightful perfume for removing from the skin tan. freck!es, pimples, &c., at 21 Courtlandt street. Cologne Water, and Bay Rum, quart bottles, price 60 cents. CONSTITUTIONAL DEBILITY CUREZD.—The Fonic Mixture, prepared by the College of Medicine and Pharmacy of the city of New York, u confidently re commended forall cases of debility produced by secret in dulgenoe or excess of any kind, It is an invaluable seme dy for impotence, sterility, or barrenness (unless depend ingon malformation.) ingle hottles $1 each ; cases of halfa dozen $5; care- fully packed and sent to all parts of the Union. Otfice of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy. 95 Nasann atroet W 8 RICHARDSON, Agent N. B.—A liberal discount to country practitioners and medicine venders. COMSTOCK & CO’S SARSAPARILLA.—This extract is fast taking the lead in this city, because it will cure any case where Sursaparilla is beneficial, and also comes within the reach of every one. Price 60 centa per bottle—$4 per vozen. Tv be had onlyjat 21 Courtlandt st. MONKY MARKE™. Monday, March 11-6 P M. ‘The stock market was very heavy. There has not been aduller day in Wallstreet for a long time than this.— Stocks were very languid, and quotations generally show a falling off. New Jersey Railroad declined } per cent; Harlem 3; Ohio 6's 3; Indiana j; Pennsylvania 6's 4; Vicks. burg}; North American Trust }; Kentucky advanced 4; Mlinois }; Norwich and Worcester }; Canton}; Mohawk and Farmers’ Trust closed firm at Saturday’s pricee. There was an insurance of $18,000 on the brig Hoko" mok, of Providence, Rhode Island, burnt at sea. The Washington office of that city had a policy for $4000, and the American for $14,000. The exports from New Haven to the West Indies in 1842 amounted to. Tn 1843. 0. ee ee oe $408,962. 514,66 Excess for 1843.6... 6.6 seen $105,793 Receipts on the Norwich and Worcester Raiiroad, for Febrnary, 1644: For passengers, freight, mails, &c. Same month last year. Excess for February, 1844...... $6,202,397 ‘The new tariff bill, presented in our columns of to-day, has created an expression of the public feeling. Its pro- visions meet with favor from all classes. The simplicity of its conditions,fand the liberality of all the various features meet with general approbation. It comes from the hands of the committee nearly perfect. The trouble and vexa- tion caused by the provisions of the present tariff in rela- tion to value, will not exist under the proposed act. The duties are mostly ad valoram, and distinctly laid dewn, admitting of no other construction than that intended. It decidedly reduces the duties on most articles of foreign mannfacture that would come in com- petition with our own; but that cannot be considered an unfavorable feature, as it ensures @ greater per- manency. The nearer the two great political parties can approach each other on this subject, the more pros- pect we have for stability. The existing tariff possesses many defects. It was made up hastily, and sent into the world with many imperfecions. It has been tested, and found wanting in many particulars. The trial given it has pointed out where the errors are, and they have been avoided in the proposed bill. The average of the/ present (ariff'is 35-82 per cent. The average of the pro posed tariff is 30 per cent. The new tariff reduces the average duty from 35-82 to 80; nearly six percent in six months, and in eighteen months the whole reduction will reach eleven per cent. The 12th section says, that all ad- valorem duties which shall exceed 25 per cent, shall, on and after the 1st of September 1845, be reduced to that rate. This is a very rapid reduction, but it will have no injurious effect on any interest in the country, s0 long as our domestic policy remains unchanged. ‘The auditor of Indiana represents that the revenue paid infor the year ending Oct. 31, 1843, as $213,716. The amount of the common school tund, derived from bank di- vidends, was $59,243. The number of acres of land as- sessed in the State last year was 14,674,590. The value of all property taxed was $13,708,863, ‘The number of polls taxed was 121,919. The internal improvements of the State consist of one railroad, three turnpike roads, and fivecanais. The total amount of the State debt $13,899, 000, of which sum $1,597,000 accrued from bank stock, and the balance from internal improvements. ‘The revenue bill introdnced into the Mississippi House of Representatives, was lost, but on being reconsidered, became the order of the day, and will probably become a Jaw. ‘This law lays a heavy tax on personal property which will fall on the claas of citizens best able to bear it If the Legislature of Mississippi intend paying the bonds of the Planters’ Bank, their only resource to do so is taxation.— ‘The committee appointed to investigate the affairs of that institution, have made a report, the substance of which we published a few days since. ‘They found the bank ‘ \ ' |