The New York Herald Newspaper, April 29, 1844, Page 4

New York, Montay, April 29, 1644 NEW. .YOKK HERALD @y The Wixorr Counesronpence, on the cam- paiga of beauteous Fanny Elseler is delayed to-day, im consequence of the pictorial illustrations not being ready. The first batch will be given to-mor- row. ‘The Great Texlan Question. { To the eternal disgrace of the Senate of the U ni- ted States and the dishonor of a sinking journal ia New York—the Evening Post—we are indebted,and We eay it with tears in our eyes, fora copy of the treaty and documents which were placed before that body by the President of the United States, a few days ago, in etrict confidence and strict honor, beyond, as we thought, the reach of treachery or revelation. We give our readers all these docu- ments and all these revelations, for the same reason that we presented to them a full account of the dis- graceful transactions in the House of Lepresenta- tives, between two of the members, in which they exhibited their singular aptitude for quarreling and ealling names. But the disgraceful fight in the House of Representatives is far less disgraceful to the individuals composing that body, arising as it did from the impulses of sudden passion, and not being such a deliberate, calm, cool exhibition of treachery, as this on the part of some portion of the Senate of the United States, who could divulge the secreis of that body, and present them to the world im the shape that they have been presented by an enpnacipled journal! of this city. ‘These papers are all contained in this day’s dou- ble sheet—all for two cents—almost as cheap as dirt —the new treaty for the annexation of Texas, sign- ed by Mr. Calhoun, the Secretary of State, and the two Texian Pienipotentiaries, together with a very well written Message of Captain John Tyler, im which he presents a capita! common sense view of the advantages of annexation, including also all the papers and documenis, illustrative of the pre- vious steps which led to the conclusion of this trea- ty, and in which Mr. Upshur, Mr. Murphy, and others, took part. We also present, in connexion jith this important subject, and which comes con- temporsneously, the very admirable letter of Henry Clay, now the whig candidate for the Presidency, recording a sort of qualified opinion against annex- ation. Al!) these papers are interesting—deeply in- teresting at this moment, not only to the people of this country, but to the world at large ; and we are, therefore, glad to have it in our power to present them, albeit through the treacherous leak in the Gaited States Senute, fortwo cents a copy. Now, with respect to the character of these do- euments, the treaty and message appear to be very plain and practival in their features and import. -— ‘They present the whole subject more in a practical point of view than in any other aspect. Ard we have no doubt that this practical view when calm- ly considered, at a less excitable time than the pre- sent, will sink deeply into the minds of the people of the United States, and produce a general con- viction, that, on the whole, it would be as well to adopt this treaty and annex this new country to the Union. Such appears, also, to be the qualified opi- nion of Mr. Clay himself, for although he 1s some- what opposed to the present annexation without the conseut of Mexico, as he terms it, yet he takes good care to preserve a loecus panitentia for his own mind in the general question of the annex- ation. Indeed, Mr. Clay qualifies his opinion with #o many clauses, exceptions, and paragraphs, that we are very much disposed to believe that if he were just now in the place of Mr. Calhoun, he would occupy pretty much the same position which that great statesman does in relation to this mea- ware. ‘The advantages of annexation are very strongly pointed out in the President’s Message, and still further enlarged upon in the correspondence. It would appear, also, that one of the first induce- ments presented to our government to enter on these negociations, was the settled interte- rence of the British government with the social condizion of other countries, so far us the slave question isconcerned. We know from facts col- lected by us while in London last summer, that the allusions made by Mr. Upshur in one of his letters, to information received from a citizen of Maryland, had reference to Mr. Dufl Green, who was then in London, and who then obtained the information teading to show the intention and pur- poses of the British government in relation to Texasand slavery, and who communicated this con- fidertially to Mr. Upshur, then Secretary of State. But, independent of the slave question, Mr. Cal- houn places the expediency of annexation on the broad ground of practical utility and practical ad- vantage to both countries. There can be no doubt of this, and whatever Tepugnance might be mam- fested on the part of Mexico, could easily be over- come either by the payment of a reasonable sub- widy, or by giving thera in the language of the Western men, who could do it—‘a d—d good thras hing,” as a final liquidation of all indebt- edness. In either case, no doubtit would be highly satisfactory to the Mexicana, and in either case it would preveitt“any possibility of along war. Now having the whole subject before us, it may be asked, what probability is there that the treaty will be contirmed—what opposition is to be expect- ed~ fiom what quarter will it come—who to be friends, and who are likely to be measure? We are very much di Jooking over the whole country, and at the ques- tons which now agitate it previous to the Presi- dzatial election, that the Texian Treaty will fare very badlyin the Senate, and be laid aside until after the Presidential election. It is true there has been & violeat Opposition Zot up against the meas @ire in this city, stimulated no doubt by British interests, and availing itself of the present position of parties with respect to the Presi i residential elec’ aidthe great unpopularit ae are likely foes to the isposed to think, t y of Captain Tyler. But Let either Clay or Van Buren be Glssted; and this q@iestion will be regarded in another aspect The opposition of the Eustera States will then dwindle down to the mere abolition vote—a trifle at best and the manufa urers, the merchants, and ‘the traders of New England and New York will then admit the practical advantages which would accru from the confirmation of the treaty. All the op; is sition in this quarter would then be limited to the Britishtiatere id British brokers in Wall street New York ; the ubolitionists in England, inclad, wae Lord Aberdeen and a few joints of {n the meantime, this question w. a disturbing clement tiot, and the prob, ill no doubt be rit in the appreaching elec. ability is, that Mr. Van Buren pee Mr. Clay will oreupy pretty much the same po- Btion with regard toit. Thatis to say, they will now be a little on this side, and now a little on the ont ide of the Sabine—sometimes Texas, and : ee ” ; 8 ae Texas—balaneing and re-balanc- til aftert x i rit wth ¢idesof Novernber. Ag to Captain , cannot make any thi & out of s “ it either one Way or the other—not even the half of half a vote, and ’ that he itv, at he will see before the sum- ANNEXATION OF Texas ~A n zens, Without distinction of ; 60 the annexation of Park on Thuysday weeting of all cits i of party, who are friendly He exas, will be held in the frnoon next, at 5 o’cloc Ik. —The per Hort Van Vechten, Now priso: grandchild of Davis Hunt of of Captiin Harman W. Van ¥ Georgia, and son of M Lovisville, Kentucky. ‘These facts a lic because of his being abse and the first intelligeace of h Given in che Herald. son named Davis in Mexico, is thy 1s city, and brother echiten of Columbus, tm. Mary Van Vechten, of re made pub. nt over seven years, if whereabouts was Pickrocxers anp Turin Orgrations.—Much ex- citement hes been created for the last several days in our city, among a portion of the members of the bar and officers of police, in relation to the re-ar- rest of a pickpocket known by the name of Jack Hatfield alias Milton, and subsequent imprisonment of the officers concerned in his arrest, on their re- fusal to give bail to answer in a civil suit for da- mages for his alleged false imprisonment. The matter was partially disposed of, under a writ of habeas corpus, before the Recorder, on Saturday, by the re-commitment of the pickpocket to the custody of one of the officers.concerned, for re-ap- pearance before him on Monday of next week, and the assent of counsel to allow the officers to be re- leased on their own promise of appearance to an- swer the action for alleged damages. Thus the case now stands; but it is to be presumed that dur- ing the present week the Grand Jury of Albany couaty will indict the rogue, and that he will then be demanded under a bench warrant, tried, con- victed, and sent to State prison for the full term of the law governing the offence of grand larceny, which constitutes the charge against him. Hatfield alias Milton is known as one of the shrewdest and most industrious of his “profession.” He is con- sidered as the “king pin” of the “knucklers,” or chief of the pickpecket tribe of this country, and his arrest and imprisonment has tended to inter- fere, very materially, with the contemplated exten- sive arrangements made by this class of sneaking thieves to plunder the delegates about to assemble at the Baltimore Whig Convention, which Ras been long held in anticipation by them as the field forarich harvest. This is easily made apparent, when it is known that no delegate appears there without sufficient money to meet his expenses, to and fro,and that many from the far West and South, never travel on such occasions witheut a ‘ pocket full of rocks” to meet the boasting wagers or brag- ging temptations of their opponents. The great increase of pickpockets in our Northern cities within the past few years has induced us to look about in order to ascertain the cause, and we find that nearly every burglar, thief and robber,that is discharged from our State prisons, immediately commences opetations as a pickpocket. This may be accounted for in a very simple manner, and it may result from the total inadequacy of the existing laws of this State to punish this offence as it de- serves. We have been induced to think that the expertness evinced by many discharged convictsin light-fingered operations,’ has been the result of daily practice upon their associates whi'e in im- prisonment. It is well known to all who have witnessed the discipline of the prison at Sing Sing, that the convicts warch to and from their cells and workshops, under the eyes of their keepers, in “single file,” with the ‘lock step.” Thus closely huddled together, one after the other, the almost irresistible temptation is offered—either in sport or reality, by the convict in the rear, to pick the jacket pockets of his associate in front, of any little article that he may have deposited there for his own use—and to such an extent has this trickery or thievery been carried, that an old thrice chewed quid of tobacco has been known to pass from the head to the foot of the gang while they were march- ing to or from their workshops. By this means they acquire the ‘‘first principles” of the ‘ profes- sion,” which are put into full practice as soon as they are set at large. There is another reason, no doubt, that prompts old rogues to adopt this system of plunder in’ pre- ference to burglary and other higher offences. It is becanse there are no lawsin this State making “ pickpocketing” a special offence, such as exist in almost every other State of the Union. The crime is punishable under our statute, either as a grand or petit larceny only. If the ‘rogue is fortu- nate endugh to steal over $25, then he is liable to an indictment for grand larceny alone, which sub- jects him to from two to five years imprisonment. If lessthan that sum, it is petit larceny only, pun- ishable with imprisonment in the city prison or penitentiary, from one day to six months We have no laws in this State, making the attempt to pick a pocket a special offence, such as exist in Pennsylvania, where it is a felony, pun- ishable with three years imprisonment or lees. The effect of this law in Pennsylvania, has almost totally prevented the operations of these thieves in the populous towns of that State, and although large numbers of them reside in Philedelphia, yet their “ business transactions” are confined almost exclumvely to this city, Baltimore and Washing- ton. Within the past several months, no less than ten notorious pickpockets have escaped from the hands of justice in this city, because the present laws were not rufficient to keep them in cnstody, although evidences of “attempt,” in several in- stances, and actual commission of the act in others, was in the hands of the police magistrates at the time they were discharged. The combination that exists among this clase of thieves, is such that they can control large sums of money at short no- tice, to procure the aid of uble counsel, and the purchase of ‘‘ straw” or responsible bail, if one of their gang is arrested in his operations. They, therefore, can and do escape justice, even when the testimony is clear and strong against them The attention of the members of the Assembly from this city has been called to this subject through the columns of this press at various periods, bat with little effect, ag no movement has ever been made by them to proteet the community by the enactment of additional laws, making pickpocke:- ing a special offence. Tne Great Amcnican Unxnown—Seatarigip— A New Ena in Ammiican Litzzatvre.—We un- derstand that Winchester, of the “ New World,” will issue the first number of the translation of the great uaknown Seatefield’s sketches in this coun- try, this morning. We have perused the first por- tion of the sketches, and they seem to bring to our recollection, like a dream, persons and scenes which presented themselves to us in 1829-30, in this city. The description of the ‘Courtship of George Howard,” as he styles it—the allusions to Fanny Wright—the Bowery Theatre—Garcia’s company—and the quarrels between Colonel Stone and Noah in those days—all point to 1829 as about the period when this Seatefield must have been a looker-on in New York. About that time we recollect one of the mo:t fashionable boarding-houses in the city, was one kept in the lower part of Broadway, by Mrs. Mann. Here the fashionable and wealthy heiresses of the Southern and Eastern States used to congregate in gieat numbers, and the fliriations, the bails, the gaieties, and fashionable movements at this esta- blishment used to be the talk of the country for the succeeding season. We happened to reside there for several summers, and we have a very in- distinct recollection of a quiet, observant, inquiring philosopher of the name of Scatsfield, who lived there during a whole season. What strengthens the conviction in our mind, of the identity of this individual with this now ‘great unknown,” is the singular coincidence that at that time there also resided at Mrs. Mann’a an old, eccentric bachelor, a sea-captain, who appears drawn to the very life in the sketch of Seatsfield. This old fellow was full of humor and gaiety, although close on sixty. He used to take peculiar pains in teaching the raw young fellows from the country to waltz, which he did with great elegance. He also kept a journal of the arrivals, putting down the young ladies not by name, but by their “plantations.” ‘ Well, Captain,” one of the boarders would address him, “any thing new this morning?’ “Not much,” he would dryly answer, with a shrug—‘* only fifty thousand factory stock by the Providence boat.” “Nothing more?” ‘Ah yes, let me see, there’s plantation Santa Maria and two hundred negoes.” “Good property?” ‘* Yes—that is—tolerable— emall mortgage.” ‘Oh! where is she?’ the other, now a little excited, would ask. ‘* Why there she ie, arranging her golden tresses at the mirror over the mantel piece.” ‘* What! that raw-boned, red- haired girl—” ‘*Oh! hush,” the old fellow would reply—‘‘ it yields the best produce in all Alabama, and the niggers live for ever!” This eccentric old fellow, and the bachelor sea-captain in the “Cou t- ship of George Howard,” seem quite identical. Of the immense popularity of Seatefield’s writ- ings there cannot be a doubt. And they are every way worthy of extensive circulation. They give true pictures of American society and life, and the moral tone is healthy and pure. Case or Rev. Mr. Verrex.—This case has, we are happy to perceive, again terminated in the tri- umph of Mr. Verren, for that it is virtually, the jury having given six cents damages and six cents costs to the plaintiff, thus casting upon them the whole expenses of the suit. We trust that this will effec- tually terminate the series of persecutions to which this gentleman has been subjected for years past. These persecutions have been of the moet atrocious kind, resulting, too, it appears, from the groseest abuse of the kindness, charity, and amiable feel- ings of the reverend gentleman, which were ex- tended to the very parties who have thu ,*'< too often happens, repaid his kindness with ihejbla k- est ingratitude. “Tuer Goxs a Pickrocnet,” should be the ex- pression of everv police officer and citizen, when- ever one of the light fingered gentry is known and discovered in the street or at any public place—and we are pleased to learn that propositions are about to be made to several of the young officers of po- lice to visit Baltimore this week, to ‘ epot” these sneaking rogues, who intend to assemble there ia gangs to plunder the delegates who will attend the National Convention Look out for pickpockets on the railroad cars, steamboats and stages. Warerinc Praces.—Housekeepers are now breaking up their establishments, and persons who live at hotels are looking out for pleasant summer quarters, The number of attractive places of re- sort in the hot season is this year greater than ever. : In the first place, we have New Brighton, with its bright skies and pure air. It is adelightful place in the earlier and fatter periods of the season, though not so pleasant in the very middle of sum- mer. The Clifton, Staten Island, is through the whole season a most agreeable resurt. The breezes from the ocean are there always enjoyed to the fullest degree, “and every thing ts inviting and agreeable. On the other side is Fort Hamilton, a most charm- ing place, fitting up by Mr. Reed, well known for- merly at the fashionable watering places. It will be a very fashionable place this season. It is very accessible, stages and steamboate-going to it se- veral times a day from the city. Rockaway will be ready also in a short time, but a strong impres- sion has been of late years made that the exhalae tions from the swamp in the neighborhood are dis- agreeable and unhealthy. Coney Island and Bath are excellent places. Glen Cove is one of the beautiful piaces on the Sound. Stonington House also comes into the field with its numerous attrac- tions—its fine !arder—its excellent fishing—healthy air—and delightful situation. We understand also that at Stamford, Connecticut, about thirty miles from this city, a very elegant and commanding place is in preparation for this season. These are only a few of the watering places which occur to us at this moment, but we shall no- tice others in due time. Tue Growina Crors.—We learn from a gentle- man who has just returned froma tour through Frederick and Washington counties in thie State, an’ through thirteen of the principal wheat growing counties in Virginia, that the spect of an abundant harvest has never been better within his recollection. Every where the whent presents an unusually healthy and advanced appearance, and bids fair to yield to the husbandiman a Teh ret for his toil. In regard to most other products of the soil the appearanoes are equally flattering —Balt. Amer., April 2. 5 Banner Presentatio: nner will be pre. sented to the “Sons of °76,” belonging to the American Republican party, of this city, by Mayor Harper elect, on Thursday eyening, at Palmo’s Opera House, to be followed by speech- es, songs, &c., in commemoration of the recent victory in this city, Vineista_Exection.—An election took place in Virginia on Thursday, for two members of Congress in place of Messrs. Wise and Gilmer, nine members of the State Senate, to supply the places of members whose terma have expired, and the whole 134 members of the Honse of Delegates. ' So far as heurd from the whigs have gained three and Jost one, | ng anet gain of two. Reprieves.—Alvin Cornell wasconvicted in Jan- nary last, of the murder of his wife, at the Circuit for Chan- tauqne county, and sentenced to be hung on the Lath of March. A respite was granted by Gov. Bouck until the first Friday in May, for the purpose of giving a full oppor: tunity to investigate the alleged insanity of Coruell..a- bany Argus, pril 2 Traian Orers.—The second season commences this evening, and with the most brilliant prospecte, The number of subscribers has greatly increased— the house has been made still more elegant—private boxes constructed—and the strength of the compa- ny greatly enlarged. Barbiere di Siviglia is the opera to-night and the cast is immense, Just look at it. There will be a great house to-night. Amasemen Beserit or Mas. McOunre.—The visiters to the Chatham theatre will to-night enjoy a rich gala The oc e benefit of one of the greatest or ‘any other country.» Poses: sing but little lexs physical power than the renowned Fanny Kemble, yet so happily does she blend her varied powers of execution, that as a whole her acting can xcarcely he excelled.’ This evening she will perform her great character of Evadne, which will he an effort of gee nius worth beholding and enjoying. Evadne ia one of the most effective Characters in the whole range of the dra- ma, and has not jor years been attempted, except on one or two occasions by Mrs. Shaw, at the Bowery theatre To draw a comparison between the two uctreases will ex- cite much curiosity. Mr. Connor will, and abl; tain the part of Colonna, and Mr. Scott that of Mr. Winans will sing, also Miss Reynolds, and the and laughing little Gannon will dance her “ Jes adance by Viola. Mrs. Met lure will algo appear he same evening as [srnestine, in the comedetta of the Somnanbulist; Mr. Couner as Col. Rosambert; and the whole concluding with a concert by the original Virginia minstrels, American Museum.—Mr. Sherman's Benefit !— Tis popnlar baltad singer takes a benefit to-day at Sh end BP. M., previons to suiling to Furope. ‘The man » understand, has great provision for the oc- 1 promises an treat. Winchell, thecele- Jierist, Cole and his wonderful dog, with Turatricar, Musicat, &c.—Ole Bull was to have given a concert in Charleston lust Thursday —his first there ; a full house of course, Macready opened in Cincinnati on the 23d, and was to periorm five nights. We have seen no no- tice ot his reception in that city. The Orphean Family are giving concerts in New- ark, Elizabethtown, &e., with success. Dr. Lardner was in Charleston on the 23d inst., en route North. Ile was to deliver several lectures at the theatre. The Hughes Family are in Boston, Signor Casella gave a concert in Baltimore last Thursday evening. It wes wellattended, Sate or Frentrure.—We call the attention of those in want of furniture to Mr. Franklin’s sale this day, at 26 Clinton Piace, Eighth ctreet. rated 4 cinema eral others ave expressly engaged for this benefit. We ‘ rm Marine Court, heartily wish Mr. Sherman x fall house he iv deserving Mancn 97 —New and Important Practice —Heretofore the | of it. Tho Giants are still to be ree he greatest Jadges ot the Marine Court declined to commence a suit | curiosity in the wold, Go then, today, aud kill two 'y stachinent #guinst a deblor’s property, not deeming | birds “Eh one stone!! hey were authorized to do so wuder the statute. Judge smith who has been ltely appointed in the place of fidge Hammond, thinks otherwise, and granted an fachment on Friday against the property of @ debtor hiv is an important ‘alteration in the practice of this ourt, and interesting not o suitors in genera Orca ben aati Oxe Tiorsayn Dottars Rewann —The above amonnt will be promptly paid to any person who enn give Mow ing information, vizz—Where it is possible to ob- toma Dwart who tm res ten inches bers mn tiiue then ‘he one at entexhiviting at Pest’ Maveam Any person poseessing a Gimters over sight feet high, wi'l be Aberally remunerated by applying to the Mamager. ti Affairs in Albany—New Militia Bil—Other Pro- The Legislature are closing up their work with some considerable rapidity, and will make a cleaner sweep than is usually the case. The State Prison Bill, will pass the Senate, it is said, to. day, nor. House, was, after some trifling debate, referted back to report a bill, which is briefly as follows:— The assessors of each town and ward, to report the names of all persons betwyen the thing turns him deemed the enrolled militia’ Every town isto be deemed a company —(rather large companies some of the wards iu your city would meke) All a abolished, ‘und to encoursge the formation of uniform companies, the members of such companies are to be ex- pos ns Jury and highwa; an Commissary General isto prepare a vata fur the number of persons return each county, and to distribute all the arms and other mili- tary contrareningthis law,ure repealed, with one exception,that of abolishing all parades except for uniform companies. Thi been This and we The one on which the people are unanimoue. Your active fellow-citizen, Weigher General Riel bill, rotit. Gilt ass, nearly in its preeentshape. An exce lien law, just to both the mechanic acd builder, applicable only to your city, has pasted both houses and County Clerk’s fees some thowsands, as it requires notice of lien, &c., to be filed by contractors, masons, carpenters, hodmen, &c , &c., if they ex- pect 18 cei synopsis. ( i Mr. Davis, a whig member, read a long, and, in some respects, able report this morning, in the As- sembly, from the minority of the 0 Canals. It proposes to advance the public works, and not to wait till the debt, in pursuance of the law of ’42, is paid, which, the report says, will be 224 years. of the canals for advancing the works, and sund made an hour’s speech in opposition to the report, which lies on the table. N and the House adjourned till Monday. ner Archer and Dr. Gilman will, I presume, return home to-day, or may have gone yesterday—I am unab) their application for funds for the ‘Medical School in New York. anne! politi the very section of the democratic party, to which he n Governor, are, to aman, in favor of annexation. Sunpay, April 25. ave ings before the Recorder connected with the arrest of Jack ing a Esq of Albany. The Recorder ordered Hatfield to be re- manded to the custod; next week, when he is to re appear before him fora final decisis arrest under the warrant from Albany w authorize the officer to take him to that him to the proper authorities in order to allow tive to the fact whether the offence was committed in Al- ban: In the meantiine, Hatfield remains in confinement in the city p niman, the here bail for the officers who hi hud been imprisoned on refusal io” give bail for damages for Fu the “* lar from. officers in all they had done andto pursue the prosecu- tion against the supposed x within the walls of Sing Sin of most determined character, as is evident from the fol- lowiny Some North River, and the thief arrested, brought to this city and admitted to bail. The thief {ailed toattend Court, and his recog! trifled with officers of this city, and afier travelling with him over a thonsand miles, und expending he secured the rogue, ny i cs a garb svon a& Mr. Penniman heard started in pursuit of the rog and expenditure of money, he arrested him, took him hack who com:nits depredations on this gentleman, meets with ard customer.” The result of this case before the Recorder, and the re lense to obe arrest and abduction of the pickpocket, has caused much sutisfaction throughout thecommunity, as it is rare that more witht! of the “ young school.” aro parti the result, and one ef the party appears to consider that himself and his associates, in aio | habeas corpus to return the pickpoc! rendered themselves almost as conspicuous as old Hicko- ty when he disobeved the writ frem Judge Hall at New Orleans, for which he was fined $1000, but who has since by the State, to such person in euch county, ax shail be de. signa short period of time, the convict dreased himself in the Albany. {Correspondence of the Herald.) Aunany, Satarday, 27th April. ceedings, $c. and will be immediately signed by the Gover- The new Militia Bill lately reported to the to the Military Committee with instructions es of 18 and 49, (no- ‘said as their liability to do military duty) which re- are to be forwarded to the Adjutant General, aud by parades are hilst_ members only, yeara service. The juota of arms, pro |, a6 above, from Baty from military duty, alter 5 perty, now in the arsenals, and el»ewhere, owned the Supervisors, to receive them. Alllaws ted by is isas excellent and popular a bill as has introduced into the Legislature this session. might be better, but is acceptable enough, Rope it will become the law cf the State. question of reform in the present system, is , has at length succeeded in the passage of his making his office one of very considerable The Police Bill has been roeosai ied bite ene is, I presume, a law. It will increase the to recvive the benefit of the law, and to pay nts therefore. The bill is long, too long for a ninittee on It proposes to use the surplus earnings to do Mr. Hoffman ry other impracticable things ‘othing else waa done, Ex-Coro- le to learn with what success they have urged Attorney General Barker’s anti- xation letter has very much astonished his ical friends, who think it a suicidal act, for must look for any chance he hus of being Yours, City Intelligence. Pickrocker Cackn.—We yesterday our renders the termination of the recent proceed- Hatfield alias 9 pocket-book ton, who stands charged with steal- ntaining $65, from 8, G. Penaiman, of viticer Brown until Monday of ion in the case, although he gave his opinion that the mfficient to ty and deliver Thia delay was acceded to ditional testimony t obtained reja- county or after the steamboat bad left the wha rison under the charge of officer Brown. Mr. Pen- tleman who lost his pocket-hook, arrived \hany yesterday morning in order to enter arrested Hatfield and who from ch arrest. He is a man of much wealth, and one of worst customera” that any rogue ever fiiched a dol- He signified his determination to sustain the «pocket, until he saw him nafe g State prison, He is a man g anecdote in which he ‘waz the principal actor. w years since, he was robbed of a small sum onthe nizance was forfeited, but Mr. P. was not thus to be He engagod the services ofone of the potice everal hundred dollars, ronght him back, had him tried, icted, and sent to the State Prison at Sing Sing After escay of a woman, and {rom confinement. Aw fact, he qvtit his businésa, ¢, and, after much trouble Sing, where he is now mtence. It will thus rving out the re- seen that a rouge of the officers on the writs for penalty in refusing y the habeas corpus, and for damages for alleged false interest was ever created in any case connected he police of this city. The officers concerned being jcularly gratified with to obey the writ of et forthwith, have received back principal and interest from the treasury of the n gislature of the State will nm acqual AS ation, If finol, they say th.y shall apply to the Le- imilaraction. Counsellor Bla: ‘Jet them up” when he becoi ns. e mentioned yi 0 doubt instant! inted with their int: HREWD Forcen.- terday the arrest ofa man named Thomas Gillespie, who succesded in o! - taininy 1 $1,563 from Henry F. Vail, paying teller of the Bank of Commerce, on Saturday, on a check purporting to be drawn by the firm of Charles King & (o., of —- but w hich was soon alter discovered to by a forgery. As foon as suspicions were excited, notice was sent to the other paid i ter, G banks of the fact and also that the rogue had been in large notes of the Bank of Commerce, Shortly al- iNespie presented himself to the counter of the Leath- er Manufacturer's Bank with a $200 bill of the Bank of Commerce, which he desired to change rested obtained on the check which the rogue smaller notes of various denominations, avowed his entire innocence’of being The Teller ar- him at once and recovered all the money that he hud ad changed into He immediately knowledge of the note a forgery, and presented a lettor which he said he had received from his father in Albany enclosing the check, ‘This letter had no doubt been previously prepar- ed hy the rogue and mailed in Albany directed to him in thie city, in order fo assist in his escape if detected. It is as follows :—~ “ Dear Thormaa—| $1560, “ Avoany, April 26, 1814 saclosed you will find a check for . which you will get cashed and forward to me without detay, te Buffalo, I shall leave for Buffalo to-day. Yours, &*. R. GILLESPIE” When arrested, he asked for pen, ink and paper to writ an auawer to the letter, and commenced it with ar Father—The check yon have sent me in said to be a forgery.” But the soheme would not do to blind the offi- cers of police, and he was fully committed to anawer the charge, and produce his “Dear Father” as a witness in his defeuce to save him from Sing Sing. Mai steamboat Narsatt, running from Fulto rested on Saturday and held to bail on a charge of m cious the «fi rite Fi whip ( Fat Liciouk Tresrass—Daniel MeCanley, pilot of ferry reet, was conduct in ‘running said eamboat Jacob Bellon Friday, while she was oppo- alton street, golog up the fast River, te take the dambridge in tow from the foot of Beckman street. se Pareexcrs—Thomas Elden, who says he is an jeamboat purposely into auctioneer, of 58 Duane street, was arrested yesterday, charged hy Mrs. Eliza Barento, of 28 Orchard street, with from obtaining two silver candlesticks, valued at $83 50, her, by representing that he desired to show them to person who wished to make a purchase, but which be pawn was f duce in the United States Senate, Mibag agile or Postack Rave: +d, and pocketed the money for his own use. He jully committed, in defartt of bail. ‘The bill to re- rates of postage, &c , has been engrossed y a vote of 29 to 11a ma- jodity so deciled az to leave no doubt of ite passage. in that are as follow: ly. The rates of postage, as provided by this bill, For every single letter for less than 30 miles, 3 cents: over 30 and notover 100, 5 cents; over 100 and not ex- cvedil ng 300, IN cen's ; over 300, Lo centa Single, double. and quadruple letters in proportion. A quarter of an ounce in weight equivalent to a single letter. ters, 2 cents each, Drop let- Letters advertised to be charged with the cost of advertising. Newspapers net more than 1,900 square inches, may be sent through the mail by t heir pnb lishers to subscribers within 30 miles free of postage; be yond miles 30 and not oyer 100 miles a half cent; over 100 Icent. On newepapers of greater size than 1,600 square inches the rame rates of postage as magazines oF pamphlets than foolseap, Yistan each ing} Py dor lithographed circulars not larger 1 be chi 2 cente each sheet for any nce. Pamphlets, periodicals, magazines, 2} cents copy weighing not more than an ounce, not exceed: 00 miles: 5 centa for any greater distance; and one cent additional for each additional ounce in weight, a fraction of more than half an ounce to be charged as an ce The free exchange of newspapers hetween publishers permitted, Heavy penalties pravided for all violations of thelaw, Contracts for the mail hereafier to be given to the lo aren, owesthidder, without regard to the mode of convey. Aad the contractor net required to take the stock of his pretecessor. Fr an! many ve nab - vy, ah tum. Rraurs —The freigh@ at the South re dali re without employment. builiing i extensively§ carried on at the present _[From a Correspondent} Refornis in our City Governm: inte of reforin has been raised, in this State, god fede in most of the States “the Union. In this city, ithas been rife for a year past, and at the lust charter election it rese to afuror. Itwas the hobby that carried the Native American party into wer, We wieh to take a fair and candid view of this subject, in order the community may under- stand the nature and extent of the contemplated re- forms in the government of our city. That the party now in power, are honest in their desire of reform, we believe; and that they have the con- fidence of the community we know. Letus, then, take a full,and as far as we are able, anaccurate view of the subject. New York isa city containing three hundred and eighty thousand inhabitants. She is the chief commercial empo- rum of the republic. Here iscollected a great por- tion of the revenue, to support the government of the spiril i db “ Apia That the government of such a city should States of the Union. Mayor and four Aldermnn. This charter continued through the period of the Colonial Government, during which time itwas frequently confirmed. As the city extended the number of Aldermen increas- ed, until the present time, when the number is. se- yenteen, and now, by the amended charter, the same nutnber of assistant Aldermen. P No alteration was made in this charter during the long period of ourcolonial history. The Aldermen, by the charter, were invested with judicial power. They tried small causes on contract They had also ‘certain criminal powers which they exercised. They were the examining and committing magis- trates, and during all the period of our colonial connection with the mother country, they exer- cised those powers, . ¥ After the revolution, as the city had increased, and the duties of these officers became onerous, and their legislative dutics engrossing most of their time, it was thought best to relieve them of. their judicial duties. A justices court for the trial of amall causes was organized, and the duties of the Aldermen transterred to them. They still possess it in the several districts, into which the city is di- vided. A police court was also established, and the Aldermen relieved of their duties in crimina rent country, ernment of the Union. There has been no change. The charter is essentially the same. There was a commotion in the year 1829 to amend the charter ; and by the amended charter, the Mayor was made elective by the people, and he was relieved from certain judicial duties, Tt may be stated as a general fact, that no alte- ration of any importance has been made in the city government since its organization, in 1683. It is essentially the same now as it was when the char- ter was granted by Governor Dongan, 1686. We have frequently been puzzled to know what this continual ery of reform meant, when applied to our city government. We could see nothing to reform. ‘¢ sippozed it to mean ‘‘a great cry and little wool.” We knew there might be changes; but we were equally certain,that every alteration is not an improvement. We should, therefore, like to see this venerable corporation touched with a light hand. We like to see imp.ovements in law, morala, and politics. We do not war against this mania of reform. We are only afraid that in remog ving the diseased part, the knife may f° too deep and cut away.a vital portion. The alarm bell of refo:m has sounded the notes of the ** Police Bill.” We supposed the police system to be as perfect as it could be made. And all that was wanting to secure the confidence of the community was the selection of fit and honcst officers. And when they were fouud inefficient or dishonest, remove them, and suzply their places by those who were fit and honest; and increase the number until the wants of the city were supplied. This was all we supposed necessary. The corporation, however, have organized a new department of police, and it is now before the Legislature, and will doubtless become a law. We are afraid of this reform — The organization of the yeast neice is remark- able for its simplicity. It consists of a bench of magistrates, clothed with judicial powers; and a posse of ministerial officers to aid in carrying out those powers. Simplicity in political organizations is strength, and complexity is weakness. Under this new police bill the present arrange- ment is abrogated, and a new system established. Seven hundred and fitty men ure to be appointed who are to be invested with police powers, an clothed with the duties of watchmen; and are made a day and ht watch. They are also to perform the daties of Health Wardens, Dock-Masters, I spectors of hacke, omnibuses, aud Superintendants, and various other duties. Now, we believe it to be a well settled principle, established by experience, that to invest a person with varieus duties and pow- ers, he is good for nothing in any of them—his mind is bewildered and distracted by his numerous duties, and we are very much afraid it will be so here. As the law stood before this complexity did not, exist, a police officer had but one. cluss of duties to perform. His uadivided attention could be given to it; but under this bill he will be a per- fect Caleb Quotem—a jack of all trades. We hope the friends of this bill will not be disappointed, and that it ma: , better than we anticipate; we have, rious apprehensions that it will d Cee The prevalence of this, mania of reform, we ob- served, carried the Native American party into power at the last charter election. The communi- ly expect much from this new party. They expect all the evil things removed from the city govern- ment. We believe the community expect too much, and will be disappointed. From the sketch we have given, it will be seen there ere no reforms to make. All the Native American party do, and all they ovght to do, is a vigilant attention to, and a careful selection of men to fill the various places under the corporation. Give nothing to the noisy brawler—no reward fo the heated partizan. Let places of trust and power be filled by men who are efficient and honest. Make it a rule to reject the needy and greedy applicant for office ; and let the old maxim that ‘honesty is the best policy,” be carried out in practice. This isall the new party can do, and we admit it is a great deal, and if well done the com- munity will not have cause to regret the result of the late election. i We have thus thrown together our ideas upon this subject. There is evidently a mistake in the public mind upon it. The impression is, that great changes will be made in the organization of our city government. There will be none. There cane none. Nothing more can or should be done than has just been indicated. And the public ought to be eatistied with this. If this new party acts faith- fully and justly in the exercise of their power, it is all they can do, or the public require. Creurr Ju Bowen Whiting. nominated to the cuit Ju sioned by the resignation o| It is understood that the Hon. st Judge of Ontario county, was ‘day, by Gov. Bouck, Cir. tireuit, forthe vacancy ocea- f Judge Moseley. New York Lecisrature.—In the House yester- day, Mr. Bosworth’s proposed judiciary amendments to tie ‘constitution, were pacred in committee After the vote of yesterday, it appears to us debate on this subject in but time thrown away.—Albany Mdv., «Ipril 27. Or. —The contract for supplying 10,000 gallons spring strained oil for the City of Boston was clused yeas terday, in tavor ot W. B. Oliver of Boston, for 09 cents per gallon, cash.— Boston Transcriyt, April 24. Vioiexcr.—The last New Orleans papers contain the records of four deaths by violence in one day, Court Calendar—This Day. Commen Piras.-Nos, 4, 5,9, 19, 99, 55, 62, 83. _ GG-THE BEAUTIFUL CORPSE—A TRAGIC STO- eath should not be ridiculed, but here is a stor: be et r ey do the Ii good. A young lady who lived in Boston, died lateryrof conmamption. Daring the last months of her life she was famous for the delicate text of her cheek and neck, and the gloss of her bright de! cious tresses, Methinks [ae her poor glazed eyes hoam- ing with joy, at she dieplayed ber lovety tresses, that a month since, together with her yellow fac ‘as covered with fever spots. Reader, you may think th fiction — Blerhas usel the famous Italian Chemical Sonpon herekin, and Jones’ Coral Hair Restorative on her hair, and even the ravages of denth worked not, ari in hei friends exclaimed, ‘* What a beautiful corp-e Courier, March, 1844, Here are the qualitities of both the articles, Jones’ [tal- ian Chemical Soap, (mind, it is sold no where else gen: ine in this city,) will care every kind of eruption, ard chapped or tender flesh, freckles, blotches, salt rheum, seurvy, &c, and makes dark or yellow skin clear an! beautifal, Tt is sold at fifty cents a cake at the sign of the Americen Eagle, $2 Chatham street, or 323 Broadwe mind, the only places in thie city, The other for the is sold for three lings a trial bet'le hair to grow, stay ite falling out, and make light orret hair grow dark from the roots we make no fale statement ; we've articles tested, They are fold very rearc chenp—by Jones, at the sign of the American, Engle, 82 Chatham N_Y.; by Zieber, 2 Ledger Buildings Philadelphia; 8 State street, Boston ; 139 Fultom street Brooklyn. it will foree the reurf badge OW. graphic) 300 Subseribers, five dollars cach—Thase Ast. A Lancer anp 8riznpii forte, with metal: has raged for the last two weeks re American author, and Europe, will now be gratified, ed by the New York College of M. estab of seen from the following notice ot it “ Brande’s Practical Dictienury of the Materia Medica ?— been long atate of the system has been of many y downto 20. Can there be any constitutions are bowed dc able a climate as thie? Our great object must be to recel as little injury as the circumstances of 1 mit. cold or rheumatism ; ) copy belonging to Mad. Sut. LEAVING FOR EURO! Can be seen at Gilpin’s Reading fetes in the Ex »plendid a change. All persons who intend quested to enter their en at once in thetockentine Committee or Collector, as the =a be, Saken ose Whose names a pvadind re not entered on names at once in the books ofthe ist, wh: filling from the Books ae bok 50. bat rly be excluded. ay eckson The articles are most costly and rare, com rising :— Paintina iw O1ts, brought ‘The Artisty’ Studi the couatry. She has grown gradually to her pres-| ona a acca Neel stall wid tnese, by the favorable position of her local- | the 7 Jucaien Crocn, wi Masie. Sy aad. by ‘the epirit and enterprise of her mer-| — sd addih Tne Mee aoe ger Performs with music, Two Maonipicest Girt Drxspen Poacenam chants. Vasrs, reprosenting the Beloved and the Forsaken, possess great and extensive powers of patronage is fee Landscapes on the other side (formerly wiih obvious. It exceeds, in extent and value, many oe teotlierin daw of Napoleon ) eng Beautivu, axp Onicixat Descrxp Sitr This city was incorporated by the grant of a Fo the api bred ship sails, &c, of Ivory ; Harbour of charter in the year 1688, by Governor Dongan.— J] Algo, for Private, Sale, or will be added to the! sbove ax The city was then comparatively a village. Uu- | ticles, should the subscriters amount to. more than the der the charter, the government consisted of a | limited number, a Superb Horizontal Grand Action Piano. ic tubes, plate, &c.; made to order ex- ul 'y for Madame Sutton—very rich und brilliat tone. pod 'o be ween at 60 Greenwich street. 0G- SEATSFIELD AT LAST.—The excitement which ‘Specting this @ works are toad ell over Germeee “Tux Countanr oy Groxox Howarn, Esquire,” whieh forms the first part of *Lile in the New W: lished THIS MORNING at the New World cates, 45 ae strect—Price 12} cents—$8 per hundred. Booksellers are requested to order immediately, ‘ World oifice, 30 Ann Agents and THE MOST VALUABLE EXTRACT OF SAR- ‘ARILLA, at present before So ae that prepar- ine and Pharmacy, hedtor the suppression of quackery, as will the fate edition of “ This article has been prescribed in chronic rheuma- tiem—in obstinate cutanoous eruptions—in indoient ul- cers—in glandular sffections—in diseases of the bones, at- tended by dull aching paius, tumore and nodes—wasting of the flesh—and it has proved a valuable remedy, and has sometimes effected a cure where other alteratives have administered in vain, and whe uration. In the after trea‘ment of syphilis, and in cuses where mercu- jurisprodence. This police tribunal still remaing, | ry has injuriously effected the system, it posseases powers and the antes of ihe. pert te ore! sins Hla de observed in any othor article of the Materia entirely legislative. They are, indeed, justices of | Medica’ 3, (ome i i 4 Sold in single Bottles, at. . 76 cents each. he Gantt of Sessions, an perform this duty in ro- i in Cates oeheltaaoais a ‘We have thus givena sketch of the sity govern-| Cases gee eut wiles noe ment during our colonial connection with the pa- N. B.—A very liberal discount to wholesale purchase and since that period under the gov-| Oifice of the Colle ¢, 95 Narsau street. ‘dl vn - 8, RICHARDSON, M.D., Agent. Malas dabett IS SICKNESS!--It is the retention of merbid matters in the system. When this is the case we are hourly becoming worte until these mattcrs are re- moved, warm or steadily cold lor some tie our bodies have be- come, an it were, used to the action of warm or coldas the case may be, and we enjoy good health. Suddenly, however, and without any warning, we find that 25 of our thermoz eter has beconie 6 ‘he weather, for instance, has been steadily nd if the warm spell has been upon us, 60 degrees has uder that the sirongest by sickness in so chonge- 1 cave will per- ugh ; 8 Common whether it be apnin of the back, of the head, or of the bowels. that aflecta you, resort atonce to the Brandreth’s Pills. A few good doses Whether it be influenza or a. cv will remove all morbid matters from the bedy, wherever situated, and the particular org Wed will be relieved, anda few days will bring beck heulth and vigor. Sold at 241 Broadway, 214 Bowery, and 189} Hudeon cet; Mra, Wilkinson, 412 Cherry street, New York ; ra. Serrier, Williamsburg; end by Mie. Booth, Brock- Iyn, st 25cents per box, with full directions in all Jan- guages. ‘ seat el as Ua 0G-GOURAUD’s BLANC D E8PAGNE OR SPANISH White for the complexion, at 67 Walker street, first Store FROM Broadway—26 cents per box. None sre genuine without a gold printed label, with engraved lily. EXTRAORDINARY CASK —I have been subject to attucks of the inflammatory rhenmatism of the most vio- lent kind for several years, ard Lave been confined with asevere attuck about six weeks thix winter, unable to leave my bed. I took the Rheumatic remedy from Com- stock’s, 21 Courtland street and tn five days was treefrom pain, which had been most excrutinti: time’ have found myeelf well and ab) find nothing to help me until I took 1 not rest except by opi but humanity public, that others suffering in the sume way may pro- cure this extraordinary gg bet ‘ELLIS, 137 Broadway. * ROBT. G. New York, March 14, 1644, This article is warranted to cure any case of Khcuma- tism, Gout, Contracted Cores, Muscies, &c. 0G- PRIVATE MEDICAL Aii.—The members of the New York © e of Medicine and Ph in returning the public thanks for the literal support have received in their efferts to “ eupprese quackery,” continues ing Bop bes state that their particular attention tc. be directed to all diseases of a private nnture, and from the great improvements lately made im the principal hos- pitals of Europe in the treatment of those diseases, Gan confidently offer to persons requiring medical aid wl- vantages not to be met with in ony institution im thus country, either public or private. The treatment of the College iz auch as to insure success in every case, and Is totally different from that very ¢ cus practice of ruining the constitution with mereury, an in mest cases leaving @ disease much worsethan the original Cue of the mem- ee eeaut a nreny the base with the rr pitale of Furepe, attends daily for a consulta. fon from 9 A.M. to& P.M. om 4 Terms—Acvice and medicine, $3 A cure guaranteed. Iupontant to Country Ixvaiins —Persons living in the country and not finding it convenient to atte can pad forwarded “te them a chest containing wisite to periorm a perfect cure by sta their case exp! ily, together with wu 8 Kenda tine’ contrection and treatment received elsewhore, if any nd enclosing $5, post paid. addressed to W. 8 RICHARDSON Office and Consulting rooms of the Col treet DALLEV’S MAGICA Solve, for instantly curing burns, # bleeding, felons, old sores. rheumatism, flamatory complai ‘To be bad at Daley's agence: Walker street, lat store from Broad H. Dalley” be net written (mi«d, not printed) with a pen on every box, avoid it as; oison. G- COMSTOCK’S EXT KAU YT OF SARSAPARILLA from 21 Courtlandt street, for the cure a1 Chronic Rheumatism, Genera) Debility, Scrofulo, King’s Evil, Eruptions of the Skin, Mercurial Diseases, bwelling of the Bones And all diseases ar-sing from on impure state of the blood, exposures, imprudencies in life, excessive use of mercury, &. Price 60 cents o bottle, or $4 per dozen. M. D., Agent, ¢, 96 Nesson IN EXTRACTOR In, piles, (b 0G CONSTITUTIONAL DEBILITY CURED.—The fonic Mixture, prepared by the Colicaw of Medicine and Pharmacy of the city of New York, 1 confidently re commended for all cases of debility prodnced by secret in dulgence or excess of any kind. Jt 1s an invaluable peme- dy for impotence, sterility, or barrenness (unless depend: ing on mal-formation.) Singie bottles $1 each , oases of half adozen $5; care- fally packed and sent to all parts of the Union. Office of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy. 95 Nassau stroet. W.8. RIGHAKNSON, M.D, Agent. 0G- DR. SPOHN’S SICK HEADACHE REMEDY» warranted to cure any case, vitlier tervous er bilious, or no pay will be taken for it, at 21 Courtlandt street. Also, acertain cure for Dyspepsia and Indigestion. VELPEAU’S SPECIFIC PILLS FOR THE CURE Gonorrhea, Gleet, end all mocuy trom the urethra. ‘These piils, pre College of Medicine and PI y suppression of quackery, may be rel speedy and effectual remedy ior the above complaints.— hey are guaranteed to cure re in from three to five days, and BERS A iter power over obstinate discharges and chronic gleet, than any other preparation at present known, removing the disease without confine- ment from business, tainting the breath or disagreeing with the stomach. Price $1 per box. Suld at the Ottice of the College of Thermacy ond Me- dicine, 9 Nassau street. W. S. RICHARDSON, M. D. Agent oe. “CHILDREN DIE OF WORMS," WHEN A SAFE and certain worm medicine can be had for atrifie. Sher- ‘Worm Lonzenges have stood the text of years, and been administered in thousands of cases with unitorm success, The the only specific that has ever been ‘overed, Tew: Mr, Sparry, Win. R Goulling, Capt. KE. . Weld, and hundreds of others who have tried them convinced of thelr utility, and have let their testimor fo that effect. Dr. Sherman’# waehonse ja 106 N street. Agents, 227 Hudson street, 168 Bowery, corner Spring; 77 East Broadway: 119 Fulton street, Brooklyn; 2 Ledger Buildings, Philaleiphia, and 8 State street, Bow ton. GOURAU POLDR iting superfluous hair, at 67 from Brondway. Directions French. Fuglish, and Span ish, Beware ofimitations, and sre that the signature of F. Felix Gouraud is affixe! to every box RICORD’SB PARISIA \LPERATIVE MIX TURE—For the cure of primary or secondary Syphilis, and all affections produces! by aa injudicious nae of mer- cury, The great advantages jo oseased by this powerful alterative over all other prepa vos for the cure of Sy- philia, is, that while curing th vase it improves the constitution, whilst: merenry Iv leave a mach FOR ERAD- Int store worse disease than the one it is odministered for. The hest recommendation we can wiv is, that it is now extensively preseribed by the medical faculty, who for- nerly ‘considered merenry the only cure for those com plaints. Sold, in single botiles, $) in caser of half tozen, $6, carefully pack all parts of the Union. Office of the Co! f Medicine and Pherme- cy, % Narsau street W. 9%. RICHARDFON, M.D. Agent