The New York Herald Newspaper, April 29, 1844, Page 7

BeateficlueMen avd Mannersin the United States We gave in the Sunday Merald, the first chapter of Lite in the New World,” by the great painter of American character, mtuauers and scenery, who Ras co singularly made his appearance amongst us by the way of Germany. Some doubts we had entertained with regard tu ‘he authenticity of the work; but these have been entirely removed by an inspection of the original ia German; and Indeed the respectable character of the accomplished translators, Dr Hebbe and Mr. Mackay, would be of itself a sufficien: guarantee that uo imposition ‘Was attempted. The dedication of this work is somewhat te- markable, and ex it indicates with eutlicient clear- wmess the high and meritorious object of the author, St is proper to unaex tt. Here it is:— DEDICATION. To the German Nation, BOUSED TO THE CONSCIVU-N+ 88 OF IT3 POWER AND “IGNILY, TH OE PICTURES or tue DOMESTIC AND PUBLIC LIFE . or ne Free Citizens of u Free State, DESTINED V0 Hi8ToOkKICAL GREATNESS, ARK RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED, ana MIRROR FOX SELF-EXAMINATION, } ” THE AUTHOR. Such, then, are the objects of “seatsfield”—to present faithful pictures of suciety, in all its phases, in this country, and to urouse and stimulate the ‘German people, by their coutempletion, to enter at ence on that carcer of fre which now seems opening before them. This is indeed @ noble and a lofty aim; and it becomes a subject of enquiry, important as it is interesting, to ascertain the capabilities which such an aspirant ‘possesses for the accompiishment of such a work. The work of depicting the ‘men and manners” of the United States, has ben frequently. attempted by European travellers, und with what fidelity and success is pretty well known. Marryatt—Mre. ‘Trollope—Dickens, and others of that class, have tried their hands at “ pictares of the domestic and public life” of the people of this country, but they have produced not pictares, but carigatures, pre senting, indeed, in some of the details some truth albeit exaggerated, but sull nothing but carica- tures. They had not the eyes nor the heart to paint American character and American society in their true lineamenrs, avd w:th all their light and shadows. Our defi icveies in what they regarded as the refinements of high civ:lization—our vulga- tisms—our eccentricities—ai! our bizarre habits and modes of speech—and all that, they gave with more or less accuracy, taking care, however, to give to the whole the coloring of that national pre- jedice of which even the few English travellers who make that effort, find it so difficult—so impos- gible, we had almost said, to divest themselves From the hands of some French travellers we have had elaborate, and in many points of view. juat and sound philosophical disquisitiens on the working of our democratic institutions, and their influences and operations in society. But we have atill been desiring something more than this. We have been wishieg for w faithful, apirited, and uni- versally intelligible portraiture of society in this ouutry—one which would present it in all its avpects—a lively and corryct representation of hu mau nature, as developed under the free institu- tuons, the new. circumstances, and the novel in- fluences to which it has been subjected in the United States. And this is just what, in our -epinion, this “ Seatsfield” has given us. This writerappears to look on human nature with aclear, unjaundiced eye, Ita errors, weaknesses end foibles,are not concealed,but (aithfully descri- ved. Still they do not glare upoa his canvass, to the exclusion or disfigurement of those virtues and graces which ennoble end adorn humanity. He thas very happily cauah: the minutest traits in Ame- rican character; aud employing the knowledge of it in all its deve! , which this familiar and intimate acquaintance implies, ina calm, discrim- inating and impartial spirit, be has succeeded in giving a picture whose fidelity must be universally recognized, and from the conemplation of which -it will not be easy even for prejudice hervelf to draw any but just and rational conclusions. With all the peculiarities of our society, whatever their -sharacter, whether their description may be calcu- lated to flatter our pride, or the reverse,be hasgiven a full and fair exhibition of the generel happiness and proaperity of the peopie of this country—of the prevailing comfort and even luxury of the modes of living amongst the masses—of the perfect free- dom of speech and action enjoyed by all classes— ef the absence of a multitude of influences which made the old despotismsof Kurope tend to depress, hamper and degrade humanity. And this is done by the attractive medium of fictitious narrative in a style remarkable for its elegaace, liveliness and spirit. The descriptions of natural scenery are very graphic. “ The first trip on the Red River,” aud the description of the tra) pers, 1s one of the most animated sketches we have ever read. And 20 with all the other portions of scenery visited by him. Our mountains—rivers—cataracts—ocean lakes—forests, all the muguificent uatural featuies of this mighty land,are described with the most re- markable spirit and truth. And every where he seemsathome. Even the peaonts, the whiskey and tobacco fumes of the Bowery Theatre,do notescape him. Just look at the inimit.ble description of humbug fashionable socieiy in this city! And all done with such good humor—such a kindly spirit—such entire absence of all spleen or cyni- cism! These sketches are indeed something like the inimitable novels of Walter Scott, or the pro- ducuons of the immortal Shakspeare himself — They have much, very much of the same generous spirit—the same quiet humor—the same quick per- eeption—the same almost instinctive in-ight into the workings of the human heart, which have made the writing of the great Scottish novelist read and admired all the world over. The effect produced by these “ Sketches of American Society,” must be very remarkable. We have not the slightest doubt that they have had no inconsiderabte influence 77 that tide of emigration which has for the last ten years borne to the shores .of the new world so many ot the industrious, en- terpricing, and intelligent of the German people. Germany is at this moment in a most favorable condition for receiving the most salutary impree- Bions from such a work. The people of that most interesting portion of the European continent seem to be awakening into a wew lite of energy,commer- cial enterprize and politcal freedom. Already a largely increased amouat of nationai prosperity has resulted from this awakening. Railroads are spreading everywhere over the States, and other Great works of ivterial improvement are occupy- ing attention, The Zull-Vercin, or Union of Du- ies, into which nearly all the States, with, we be- lieve, the exception of Austria aad Hanover, have now come, has been of immense benefit in facili« tating the transmission of goods from ene State to another, and the equalization of duties amongst them. They now begin to think of extending their eommerce, and the treaty, just concluded with this eouatry cannot fuil to be universally acceptable to the people. Projects for the consolidation of the whole nation, and the establishment of free gov- -ernment, are discussed with \ncreasing interest, and by far the most popular is that of free institutions efor the individual States, with a “ Bund,” in which both people and princes would be represented, as an arbitrating power. This, it will be seen, would be a very similar civil organization to that of the United States. We do not at present dwell on the preligious influence winch the extensive cireula- ton of the works of Seatsfield” must, ia such * state of public feeling and sentiment, produee in Germany. ‘The happiness, prosperity and freedom of the people of the United States; the beneficial ope- ration of our tree institutions, are exhibited with euch spirit and force, that a deep and abiding im- pression in Germany is inevitable—nay, has al- ready left its traces clearly discernible. The republication of these works in this co«ntry must prove a most profitable enterprize to the spirited publisher. We have only to add the ex- preesion of vur sincere gratification that a class of writings of such an unexceptionable charecter are likely to supercede the trashy and pernicious novels of France and England. Anticipated News. Oxxgon Crtr, Aug. 3, 1860. Dear Sir :— { have taken my pen and dipped it in the ink for the purpose of conveying a faint idea of our situa- tion We are at this time engaged in building a new City Hall. The Exchange and Custom House are neurly done. The new line of steamers to China are about starting on their regular trips.— We have news from the Eastern cities regularly by the daily Railroad lines across the Rocky Moun- tains, This city is filled with tea and all kinds of India goods, and the great Eastern Railroad will soon distribute :hem to the Eastern States. When I came to thiscity it was a trading port claimed by Great Britain aud the United States, and was not considered of consequence enough to legislate upon. Our location is uch that we have been able to set up on our own accouut, and now enjoy the greater part of the China trade for America, for the very reason we are three or four, months nearer to it, and sea navigation that gives us twenty per cent. the advantage of England or even NewYork. We can successtuily compete with the Yankees of New England. In fact, we eha'l be all Yankees here ina few years Our manufactories are mul- tiplying beyond imagination. | Twas yesterday conversing with the members of the Board of Trade, and they asionish me by show- ing me the number and amount of manulactories You would think yourself in New England: here is brass and wooden clocks, all sorts of buttons, combs, gimblets, cotton and woollen goods, hard ware, glass, stoves, ‘sperin oil and candles, boots, shoes, hats, capa, &e., &e. And, do not be aston- ished, we shall be the greatest city in America! Our ciimate is equal to that of Washington, or any part of Virginia, and one of the beat harbors in the world. We wonder how people can live and con- tent themselves in such small places as Kuflalo, Hecneeer Syracuse, Utica, &c , it must be very lonely. a Write me by the American express; I can get your letter inten days by the Missouri or Missis- Bippi Railroads. If sent by New York and seaward it will take four or six months. Respectfully yours, Asroria. freland. Dustin, March 25.—The weekly meeting at Re- peal Hall this day wus one of the thinnest. pallets tor the ladies was almost deserted, and the ody of the hull was anything but oppressed by the pressure of the unwashed. ‘The Arcades ambo— the Member for Mayorhire, and Vother for Limer- ick—were both early in the field. They entered the hall together, and there was no dispute abont places; the Mayo associate at once enthroned hinweltin the chair of O'Connell, Mr_ Ray read the minutes of the last meeting, and Mr. Joha G’Connell then read a letter from his father, of which Lsend you a copy. It is rather a flut pruductioa from so eminent ao agitator :— “Lonpon, March 28, 1844. “ My Dear Ray—I wish you to announce to the Asso- ciat on tharit is my intention to attend at their next meet- ing. [mean to wait here fur Thureday evening, as Lord Lot on that day brings inhis Franchise Extinction Bill, and his corporate Franchise Bill. 1am to attend a public mmevting for justice to Ireland at Liverpool, on Friday. If the meeting be over vetore the packet sails that evening, I hope to go over in her; ifnot, then on Saturday (wea- ther permitting) | will be in Dublin. You can announce my attendance at the Association on Monday in Holy wer nn f Wt “ You k.ow how unwilling I was to come to England, and that, in fact, | was overruled by the opinions of others, and, as it were, compelled to come. “Those who ao advised me were perfectly right, and I was very wrong “ My appearance in England at this juncture has had these salutary and cheering results “Its consequences are. “ First, that a great preportion of the sound and think- ing part of the English nation have shown their strong aud judicious conviction that justice has not been done in the recent trials, Secondly, That such portion of the English nation are convinced we are victims of a monstrous perversion of law, aud of the moat undue practices with respect to the crangement of the ju ‘Thirdly, There is a similar cunviction gaining ground that frelaud is musgoveroed and oppress and that it is necessary. forthe honor and salety of the state, that jus- tice shoul! be done to her. “ Fourthly, My visit to this conntry has roused a spirit of inquiry, aad akindly disposition to syrapathy amongst great masves of the English people, who have been hith- erta ignorant and careless of the fate and fortunes of Ire- lan id Bes “Fifthly, Itis demonstrated by recent events that the people of Englund— by, at least, ull the valuuble classe of society—are not partakers in’ the iniquities of govern- mont, but, on the contrary, are anxious that Ireland should be administered for dn the spisit of justice and im. partiality. “Bixthiy, It is demonstrated that multitudes of the wise good in England are anxious to nuke the wnion @ reality, by giving & pertect equali'y of right to Irelaud the English ; whi with ‘those that are poss-sted by others, and they are not a few, bav overed that ak cal lrgislature in Ireland, | jor Irish purposes exclusively, would tend to consolidate the connexion be _— the two countries, and render a separation impos- sible. write in haste, but I cannot conclude without ob- serving. that on the one hand, it is impossible fur the Irish people ever again to confound the English nation with the English government. ‘The first, the english nation, have shown themselves worthy of our confidence and grati- tule, the government deserves our most omit ntment, so on the other hand, the powers of legislation are in the control ofour enemies, whilst good wishes und kind words are ail that remain to our frienda “ Faithfully yours, © DANIEL O'CONNELL. “T. M. Ray, keg” Mr. Ray here informed the meeting that he had more subscriptions to announce from America. (Cheers.) The first of these centributions was a sum of £18 from West Troy, in the State of New York, accompanied by a letter from (I believe), Judge Cleneen which the Secretary read. Mr. O’Conneut returned thanks to their Ameri- can friends. His father would deserve all their confidence. Though in prison, he would not cease from agitating repeal; even there he would make his voice heard. There was but one thing that could prevent him doing so, and that was, if any disturbance should arise on the part of the people in comsequence of his being sent to prison. That, indeed, would be a grent affliction to him ; much greater than any which it was in the power of Go- vernment to impose. (Hear) _ A great variety of contributions were now an- nounced , there was—£5 from Dundalk ; £5 from Fermanagh ; £5 trom the county Donegal; besides £20 from Pennsylvania, £28 95. from Charleston, United States ; £35 from New Jersey ; and £13 from the neighbourhood of Boston. Stume Sprgaxino in Arkansas —-About nine o'clock, the voters, numbering near one hundred, presented themselves, and a round shouldered, shock haired man arose and addressed them as follows :— Feller Citizens—Thia are a day for the people of Woll's Mouth, and I mought say, if { warn’t modest, that our carnal entranchasmen, (that’s a hard word, but | got through with it!) depends on our heterogenous exertio: Bill Sculpin are our cundidate, and Jack Jontes swears that he’s bound to shont every man that don't vote for him! Feller citizens-—Pin going to sand my + with quotation from Seizem, the celebrated in cricket, when he addressed the Carthagenions and Rocky moun: tain cods at the bat le of the (ow-Pons! Look out! I'm comin'—cock your r.fles and be ready !—"Eate ye burute E,” as the immaculate feller said, when he got stabbed in the back in the House of Represent ‘Long and loud were the shouts of the orator's party, ce could be maintained, un- aker mounted the stump. He Mowing classical manner here arnt skeered in this and it was with difficulty til at last the opposing commenced in the c disense called t; plorubns the concoraat and ev ever Island Point Judith Lex taglionis fiducet et Broaduxe!” What dees the fellow think of himself now 7” H's a travelling synagogue ; but he can’t catch me with his high felntin words! Vote for Tom Cresey, he’s a horse, and so am I! “Ecco signum !* “Abinito !” De jure and dum «pire, spere, Hurrah for Tom Creesey !” We atood at Wolf’s Month for nearly three hours, and had the satisfaction of seeing Tom Cresey elected; all through the superior learning of the last speaker. Tue Potomac Fiswentes.—The Alexandria Ga- rette of Tuesday -ays: —Our acconnta from the Potomac Fisheries continue to be unfavorable, and we regret to learn that at most of the landings very little has been done, Should a change for the better not take place in a few days, the fishermen will close their business for the season. Fish,both shed and herring, will of course bring high A STATEMENT BY MR. OTIS. In the affair of honor which took place at Bla- densburg between Jumes Schott, Jr., and Pierce Butler, on Monday, the 15th inst., the seeond, friend,and surgeon,of the former gentleman assum- ed the responsibility of withdrawing him from the contest, a the second fire, on account of - sical disability, which rendered the terms insisted upon by the opposite party, in the judgment of the friends of Mr. Schott, unequal. I therefore deem it due to my principal and myself, to etate that this course was pursued contrary to his express wishes, and to give an authentic ouat of the occurrences on the field. And first it is deemed proper to premise that the meeting was deferred by the challenged party, for eight days, after the message passed, and that un- til Saturday evening, 13th inst., none of the pre- Taihee were made known, except the weapon used. And as the terms proposed were unusual, our pringspal lebored under the disadvantage of being kept the dark as to the mode of fight, while the other party not only had the superiority of being acquainted with those terma, but could employ the interim for preparation and practice. The preliminaries were these :— 1. The principals are to stand back to back at the distance ef ten paces from one another. 2. The pistols to be loaded with powder and one bull, by the seconds, in presence ot the triends of their principals. 5 3. When the principals have taken their respec- tive positions, the seconds shall then band their pistols to them, and shall forthwith proceed to take their places. be 4. The second giving the word shall then ask the principals, “Gentlemen, are you ready %” ‘The prio- cipals shall then hold their pistols muzzles down, and when ready, eaeh shall answer “ready.” Then, and not till then, shall the second who gives the word, say ‘‘fire—one, two, three—stup.”” 5 The parties are not to wheel until the word “fire” has been given. | 6. Either principal firing before the word “fire” or after the word “stop,” shall instantly be shot down by the second of his adversary. 7. After both parties have answered “ ready,” there shall be a considerable pause hefore the word firs is given, to prevent the parties firing before the time. 8. The second gi e parties take their respective the manner and time in whic! the words. Signed, ing the word shall, before the Base fully explain h he intends to give Joszen ALston Haxgison Gray Oris, Jr. Struek with surprise at the uncommon mode of warfare proposed in Art Ist, the abstract question with regard to the provriety oftheelin.: in duellin, without reference to case or parties, was submitte to tour gentlemen of the highest character, then present in Washington, whose opinion would be decisive in any court of honour. Unanimously, and without hesitation, they pronounced it un- usual, and that any second would be justifiable in withdrawing, at once, his principal, if such an arrangement were persisted in. But our objections were more etrenuous in the case in point, because this method was rendered more unjustifiable and unequal, by an_untortunate one disability in our principal. The following letter upon the sub- ject, was addressed on the Ith instant, by Dr. M’Clellan to Mr. Otis: My Dear Sir:—The swelling and inflammation in Mr. Schott’s right foot, are decidedly worse this morning. They are situated deeply in the interior and central portion of the sole ot that foot, which is so tender and painful, that it will incommode him even in a standing position, and preve quite painful ia atteto eine to wheel or walk. ours, very truly, G Signe ‘ Brown’s Hotel, April 14, 1844. Harrison Gray Otis, Jr., Esq. Mr. Otis at once enclosed the above in the fol- lowing to Mr. Alston, considering that a mere statement of the facts would be sufficient to procure an arrangement that would place the purties upon an equality. Josren Auston, Esq. My Dear ! send you the enclosed certificate from Dr. M’Clellan, and submit it to your consi- deration. You will readily perceive that it refers to Article Ist, and that from the statement in his letter, it will be impersible fer Mr. Schott to wheel with any advantage. Signed Harrston Gray Oris, Jr. Brown’s Hotel, Washington, April 14th. But the chivalry and generosity of feeling so much relied upon, proved to have beeu enurely gratuitous. Even when Mr. Otis preposed a reference to a court of honour, it wae refused — And a proposition made, at Mr Schott’s reques to place the parties face to face at from one to six paces, was immediately declined. The following 1s Mr. Alston’s reply :— ? Dear Sir—In reply to your nete of this afternoon, { have only to say, that Iregret that Mr Schott declines complying with one of the terms (Art. let) whic as the friend of the challenged party, J have aright t» claim. They are neither unusual nor unjust, nor do I feel myself authorized in consent- ing to any change. J shall, therefore, have my friend on the ground at five o’clock to-morrow morning, and at that hour shall await you and your principal to the place I have chosen. If this arrangement be not accepted on the part of Mr. Schott, I have only to say that this letter, so far as Tam concerned, closes our correspondence on this subject. Ver Tespl’y. Q our ob'd. ser’t. Signed Joszrn ALSTON. Finding, notwithstanding the remonstrance of his friends, that Mr. Schott, Ga of any ine- quality, persisted in meeting Mr. Butler, even on his own terms, Mr. Otis closed the correepondence with the annexed letter: Joseru Arston, Esq. Dear Sir:—In reply to your note handed to me a few moments since, I will observe that no object- tion was taken to any of the terms proposed upon which Mr. Scott und Mr. Butler were to meet, ex- cept that one, which required the parties to stand back to back, and Whack and fire, and the objection was made, because Mr. Schott’s foot is in such a condition as to render it impracticable for him to fight in that mode, without great disadvantage, and giving his adversary an unusual and unequil ad- vantage over him. Notwithstanding it is believed that according to the etiquette and rules governing affairs of honor, Mr. Schott would be justified in declining to meet Mr. Butler under his present phy- sical infirmity; and that I consider it disadvanta- geous to insist upon such unequal terms; Mr. Schott will meet Mr. Butler at the time and place and up- on the terms presented. Signe: Harrison Gray Orrs, Jr. An unusual delay, which we had no part in causing, occurred upon the ground, and after the parties were finally placed, Mr Otis read the fol- lowing protest: go. M’CLELLaN. PROTEST. I feel obliged, gentlemen, though I have consent- ed, in the name of my principal,that this rencontre shall take place, to state that I consider his lame- ness a8 disabling him fromm wheeling, and rendering it unequal. I refer to the medical attendants pre- sent, if it is net a case in point. I owe this state- ment in justice to Dr. M’Cleilan and myself. Signed Harrison Gray Onis, Jr. This, however,passed unheeded,and the word of command fell to Mr. Otis. A shot was exchanged without eflect. After another delay, preparations were completed fora second exchange, Mr Schott, on account of his utter disability to wheel, or even to support himself upon his right foot, lost his fire, and received, with front presented, the fuil and de- liberate aim of his adversary. Determined that a contest, under circumstances, which, in our view, were so unfair, and unequal, should no longer co tinue, his second, friend, and surgeon, insisted, not- withstanding Mr. Schott’s remonstances, on with- drawing him from the field. Harrison Gray Otts, Jr. LETTER TO MR. OTIS. Atthe request of Jas. Schott, Jr., [accompanied him to the field as a witness on the 15th instant. I performed this duty with the utmost reluctance from a solemnconviction that the fight would net be fair and equal, owing to the diseased condition ot Mr. Schott’s foot, as described in Dr. M'Clellan’s certificate to Mr. Oris. After the second shot, it became so manitest to me that Mr. Schott could not wheel, as required, that Ifelt it dur to my own character, to interfere, and protest agninst the con- tinuance of the duel, notwithstanding his entreaties to the contrary. Mr. Schott’s deportme nt through- out the whole proceeding, was calm, dignified and collected, nor did he manifest any excitement till the interference of his friends called it forth. It may not be amas to state that on Mr. Schou’s re- turn to Baltumore, he called on Dr. Gibson, the surgeon of the other party, for his advice, who stated, in my presence, that his foot was much in- flamed, and very sensitive to the touch, and he recommended a continuance of the application that had been suggested by Dr. M'Clellan. Baltimore, April 17th, 1844. . WS [Remarks by the Boston Courier.) ay THR Poivapet- rurans po iW a De city ot brotherly love ie dis tinguished for the meekness of ite duels, ged honor in repaired there, as elsewhere, by administering gun powder, But the ‘‘drab-colored gentlemen” of that rectangular town will no more waste their blood in the wager of battle, than dribble away their fortunes in pay: ing theirdebts. They always fire in such away, that the ball, ifthey use one, ia mere likely to hit the community at large, than the particular person who stands up pre Jor peaveutie Penn stamped itself on hiv chosen city, an robably this innocent practice in the ait of war ‘There Bo puzzling a Puiladelphian 5 he bas reconciled the punctilivs of chivalry with an unbounded respect for per. anal safety. He is io hom@opathist, he does vot believe that similia similibus curantur ; a wound in the body is no remedy for a woundsd reputation. His duelling weapons are warranted not to hit; and instead of the barbarous call of pistols for two and ce flee for one, he i ders pistols for two. and coffee to match 5 eae! 'y question of chivalry having conscientions and insupera- Ule objections to losing his breakfast, and an invincibl antipathy to being cut off with a ball. He entertains ¢ philosophical opinion, founded on self-knowledge, tl every man who fights a duel, has Jead enough in composition already ; and, consequently, that to put apy more into him were an inexcusable waste of the precio us metals. A Philadelphia duel, therefore, is managed upon the principles of enlightened reason and a transcendental regard to safety. Mothers are never anxious when they happen to know “their boys are out.” ‘This is the ‘psychological stand-point” of Pennaylvania chivalry— the last result of modern civilization. Another peculiarity of this maguanimous method of settling questions of honor ia, that the seconds really are insome danger While the principals are quite safe from harm,—absolntely out ofthe chapter of accidents the ball ney, by the doctrine of chances, find its way into the boly ofthe second. To get over this did not puzzle a “Philadelphia lawyer” His philanthropical tenets keep him out of even this possibility of peril ;—the Phila- delphian never acts asa second ;for this oftice Le takes per sous from the opporite poles, kay Boston and South Caro- lina This is a juticious casting of the parts im the drama, since it gives the honor to the men of honor, and leaves the dangers, where they eught to be left. to their frieuds, ‘The recent duel between a distinguished pair of South- ern heroes, is an exce!leut illustration of the working of the system. They began warty and took it leisurely, and the bullets described beautifully the curves required by the law of projectiles, in all directions except towards each other. But after a time the seconds, one a Bos tonion and the other a Carolinian. found it warm work, though the principals were us cool and calm aa Mr.Biddle, or a summer morning ; they put an end to the firing, he- cause It was growing dangerous to themselves,—and marched the champions offthe ground. The battle ended elebreted conflict, deseribed in the maccaronic riter in the sixteenth eentury—thu very oge ry :— “Nec una interes spillata est droppa crueris” A profound a/miration of the bravery displayed in this duel, which has shed fresh glory on the field of honor.and made the air vi ith the etiphonious names of those who did not die npon it, finds vent under favor of the Muse, in these lines :- Butler and Schott, some days ago, A duel fought with lead shot ; Pierce Butler did not pierce his foe, And Schott wi t a dead shot. Literary Not! Hrerarcuicar, Desrotisa.—This is the fourth ef a series of lectures, by the Rev. George B. Cheev- er, who has certainly displayed great ability in handling what he terms the “Sophisms of the Apostolical Succession.” The work may be had of Saxton & Miles, Broadway. Luoat Ossrzven.—Nos. 3 and 4 of the third volume of this useful publication are now before us, and we have spent some time very profitably in looking through the many important and inter- esting cases it contains. Samuel Owen, 42 Ann at. Tug Vater or Viston.—This is the title of a treatise by George Bush, professor of Hebrew in New York University. It purports to be a proof of the restoration and conversion of the Jews. It is full of deep learning, a sound acquaintance with the Oriental tongues, and should be read by all who devoutly appreciate that important seriptural doctrine—the restoration of the Jews. Tur Hioutaxps or Erutoria.—This is a reprint by Winchester, of the Travels and Retidence of Major W. ©. Harris in Abvasinia and Ethiopia ; and whoever reads its thrillingly exciting pages will not wonderat the immense success the English edition met with. Biackwoon’s Macazixe —We have to acknow- ledge receipt of the April number of Blackwood, from the press of J. Winchester, who is now issu- ing a republication of this standard periodical. The present number is one of high merit. ‘Tue Wonks ov Jane ‘Tayion —Saxton & Miles have issued a next volume, comprising the contri- butions of Jane Taylor to the Youth’s Magazine, together with some pieces not hitherto published. As far as we have examined, it iy a very excellent miscellany—its variety and style are eminently adopted for youth in general. Axtnur O’Laarr—It is with great pleasure that we announce the “complete” appearance of the humorous, good-tempered, itinerant, and most co- mical friend O'Leary ; notin propria persona, ob- serve, for, alack aday, we fear he wali neverin the course of his peregrins'ions pay this continenta vi- sit, but Shiota his faathfally registered wanderings by his friend Harry Lorrequer We have no need to say m1 Frem Burgess & Stiinger a copy of “ O'Leary, compl may be had, and these who will not buy one for 31 cents, deserve not the luxury of an innocent laugh. Tux Lrregary Rematns or Wits Gartorp Cianx.—The high opinion we lately expressed of this publication, 1s not in the elightest degree alier- ed by aperusal of thissecond number. New York: Burgess, Stringer & Co. Cuatswortu, on THE Romance or a Werk—By the author of “ Tremaine,” * De Vere,” &c.— Harper & Brothers, 82 Cliffstreet —We hi here six romances in one—“ The Three Vows Love cured by Love,” ‘ The Faithful and the Faithless,” “The Romance of an Evening,” ‘ The Oracles of Delphos,” and “The Wanderings of Prince Pericles.” They are all romances, in the strictest sense of that abused term, and are written with the taste and spirit of a ean and a scholar. Those who are not interested in the critical opinions in- tended to be illustrated, cannot fail to be delighted by the tales themselves.“ Chatsworth” is a.opted ua the general title, only because that celebrated place is chosen as the scene of the introduction. Price 124 cents. Haswet.’s Enarnerrs’ anp Mecuantcs’ Pockrr Boox—By Charles H. Haswell, Chief Engineer U. 8. A.—Harper & Brothers, 82 Cliff street.—For the clasa to which it addresses itself, this is the most complete, convenient and practically useful book we have ever seen. It contains every thing of a statistical nature which any engineer or me- chanician would wish to know ; and all the tables, rules, results, &c., have been pr pared and ar- ranged with the utmost accuracy and care, and in a form admirably beautital and convenient, The author is an engineer of great experience, and his book is very highly commended by the best judges inthe country. It is handsomely prin’ ed and bound in pocket book form, and contains 264 close pages. It must be in the hands of every mecha and engineer. Mine CE anes Crurze or tHe “Somers "—This little brow- chure, is from the press of J. Winchester. ‘Che affiir of the ‘ Somers,” although laid on the shelf will not be void of curiosity to the great mass of the reading public ; and although the writer of this has tobe teelingeeteelings which evidently have interfered with his judgmeat,his book may be read with interest. Tne Guosts or Brazi; A Tracepy.—The au- thor of this tragedy is Gurdon Huntingdon, and we can safely say thac it contains many passages of great beauty. New York, Burgess & Stringer. Campaeni’s Magazine —The 16th number of this usetul miscellany ts received and will be found full of choice matter. Great discrimination has been shown in the selections for this number. Success to it. Texas, py Wrurtam. Kennepy, Esq —We hail with extreme satisfaction the appearance of an Aumeriean edition of this work. Now when the question of Texiam annexation is on the tapis, the nppearanee of this work will be very seasonable. lis merits are unquestionable. [tis the most lucid, masterly, and authentic, treatise on this very in- teresting section of this great Continent which has yet appeared; and no citizen is as able wa he Should be, to form an oyinion on the absorbing question of state policy which now occupies the muster minds of our country, without marking, learning aud digesting this history of Texas and the Texians, “whose growth,” as Mr. Kennedy well says, “as a community, their establishment and sustentation of a Constitutional government, and their endeavors by mean- of that government, to raise in the wilderness the rarest monument of civilization, constitute one of the most remarkable passages in the history of associated man.” Tue Mysrenies of Lonpon.—Part three of the “Mysteries” has come out, The work is well known. It may be had of J. Winchester, Aun street. Travers in THE Catironstas —Saxton & Miles are publishing this work, in four parts, of wh that before us is the third. We have already commended Mr. Faraham’s book, and we beg again to repeat our approval. Turat. ov Dorr.—The Supreme Conrt met at Newport yesterday morning. The case of Dorr was pani the csumsel for the prisoner moved for e A wet the memt day; bat this day having for the trial, the Court decided ageinet am; wy The Attorney General moved fer leave to in addition te thu usual questions te each jury- ehad voted fee the ‘people's coustitution,” 1 Mf be believed it to be the law of the land. der that © {him te have bee the legal Governor of the 3 charged with the commission of treasonable acts, Uron this ques- nopinion The Chief Jas tions should be put. The panel cor ymen. Of the firat ne Panel Gen were challenged peremptorily, ond ene er cause. — Providence sowrnal, pri 27. (Correspoasience of the [lerald } Axvany, April 26, 1344, 12 M. Admuable Confusion—Legislative Proceedings — Movements to the End—New York City late rests. The House of Assembly are at this time ina beautiful state of disorder. The old Hunker or Conservative leader in the House, Seymour, of Oneida, iw speaking against time. Allen, of Os- wego, is acting as Speaker; and the conservatives, with Carr of your city at their bead, or tail, are trampling on all parliamentary proceeding=, and successfully resisting all attempis of the real demo- crats iv the House to proceed with the business of the House. There has beea an appeal trom the Speaker’s decision, and he allows a meaiber agatust all precedent to speak for hours ow the pro- priety of the appeal The question arose on the recunsideratien of a vote to agree with the Senate on certain objectionable resolutions to create wo more Supreme Court Judges, and for other pur- poses, ‘he plincipal objection to them was that they were decided to be beyond amendment by the House, and as they were susceptible of im- provement, the House ‘refused to swallow thein without sauce in the shape of some amendment. The Lien Bill,introduced by Mr. Gtasier, of your city, had its fiaal passage this morning en his ex- ee ng it to the House; also Mr. Burk’s Enugrant ili; alko the Unica and Schenectady Railroad Freight Bill as amended. _ Many of the Democratic membeys addressed a letter to S Wright this morning, the amount of which was to urge him to hold on to Van Buren, This » Lthink, be traced to the uppearance of wren inthe lobby, whispering up Marty's 5 they secured a respectable number of signa- tures, armongst whom were many who } have heard say within a week that they did not believe Van Buren could possibly be elected if nominated. 1 heard one member say we should hardly have voted for Wright last year if he supposed Wright would have leut himself to fasten vpon the demo- cTats a man with whom they must be defeated. You should have one of your excellent corps of reporters here, as some rich scenes ate likely to be enacted before the adjournment. a 5 o’ciock, P. M. The House has been engaged during the after- noon session again on constitutional reform. ‘The conservative pertion of the democrats are tn a sad quandary, und hardly know which way they shall turn. The reform that has been so long be- fore the two Houses is all gammon, and the sooner people understand it so, the better. ‘our Police Bill will, in all probability, also your amended School bill. Lag a ty [Correepondence of the Herald.) Bosron, April 26, 1844. First Gun in the Bay State for John Tyler—Brown- ton and Zabriskic—Walsh and Repeal—Van Buren and Cabbages—Fun and Physic— Frolic and a Rumpus. Traiuing’s begun! Last night, at Faneuil Hall, came off the grand ‘State Mass Tyler Conven- tion”—and a rouser it was, too, truly! The meet- ing was characterized by a conglomerated sort of serio--comico-tragice-melo-dramatico-proceedings, such as has never before been witnessed in this, or any other country, or elsewhere—and the meeting may be set down «#s an emphatic * demonstration.” ‘At an early hour, the hall was crammed in every took and corner—to its utmost capacity—and the stairway and entrances were entirely blocked up with one living mass of human beings. There could not have been less than five thousand people, inside and out—and the President having called to order—the resolutions were read and responded to with shouts and repeated rounds of cheers. The speakers were then introduced, and for about an hour and a kalf every thing proceeded in perfect unanimity, and the cheering and euthusiasm was tremendous. At about nine o'clock, a equad of Clay men ard Van Burenites had worked their way into the Hall, amongst the dense throng, and the appearance of Orestes A. Brownson upon the ros- trum, was the signal for a_rour, such as would have rendered “ the thunder of Niagura” a mere penny- trumpet in companeon The gentleman obtained a momentary silence—but the first word from his lips was received with a mélange of shouting, hissing, and squealing, which would have drowned the music of an ordinary menagerie. ‘Down with him! over with him—hear him. No! yes! ah! Office nolder-no he isn’t—wants to be—can't come it—yes—hear, hear! Old Brownson—Hospi- tal—Van Buren—no go—withdrawn—thrown over board—hear him—no we wont—yes, yes! Tell ns about Tyler—three cheers for old veto”—hurran! tor Clay ~ hiss—whiss—ist—hush—heer hun der—get out! bah—ah—ha! ha: ha! pat oat the geese”—and ten thousand other such exclamations tesounded for several minutes through the Hall. But Brownson stuck to his post like a good um— and order was at last restored He delivered him- self for twenty minutes in a strain of fiery elo- quence—denounced the Suge of Lindenwald— hoped Joho Tyler wonld be run, #0 long as Cal- houn wouldn*’t be—and sat down amidst three rounds, which caused Old baneuil to rock again! C’ Zabriskie was then presented—a fiue look- ing fellow, and evidently a man of very respectaple talents. He commenced—but the confusion was immediately renewed. “Who the devil is he? Whar did you, come from? Give us a song! Turn him out—hiss—three cheers for John Tyler,” and such roaring and shouting was never heard in this region before. Mr. Z. made another attempt to begin, * Who ts he ?” shouted a whig toady in the galler “CA stranger—for the first time in Faneuil Hall,” was the reply of some one near the aker. This was enough! One long, one an versal shout of ‘welcome !” rang through that hall—** henry him” —** order” —was the general ery | and Mr. Zabriskie commenced, and went through aspeech of sume three quariers of an hour, inter- rupted only by the most ‘hearty applause. Mr. Walsh (late editor of the Pilot) was then ten brought forward. It was now about o'clock, and wdies had got ti considerabie jon was at first evin Mr. W. addressed the crowd in a moat gent ly, though fervent manner, and after speaking some fifteen minutes, he retired amidst the most deatening cheers. The delegates theConvention atBaltimore,from the s veral districts, were then chosen, amid some litle confusion, all of it good-natured, however, and a motion was finally made to adjourn, On this the whiggies spake again—“Give us some more” — “where's Roberts Tmove”—“well you'd better move yourself out"—“you be ¢——"” —"“tget off my heel ”—* Brownson and ’briskie “*hurra !— id 1° — “get out!” — baal’ ig ra for the sage of— cheers for the mill “Dang I" hurrah !"—* you can’t come “once more” mes for darry, ah! three cheers for b— al —three cheers for Joha Tyler’—"no! yes! Hurrah, hurrsh, bur. tah '—hurrah !? = Once more! “harrah!" and “three umes three,” from the lungs of five thou- sand heartier, cloned the grand ‘Tyler convention. Important From Arnica.— We are indebted to for a copy of reetown, West 1 an account of the expedition of H. M Steamer Al Cockraft, agsinst Sarruh, the King of the Landamas, who was complained of by the French merchants, as guilty of the most exactions It was thought best t wir effects out of the Lauudamas te 1 factory belonging to Mrs Proctor, and i ¢ Naloos, who were then on good terms with 4 Fr t proved ul, and Sarrub engaged to t, but in the afternoon of the day on which this was done, an unfortunate occur ok plack, which emb-oiled the Albert in serivus dittic: and led to some loss of life — ‘The Naloos took offence that the blockads should been matituted without ther consent, aud sent an acm canoe to break their blockde 'The canoe was driven ashore, and was followed by all the ahip’» boats, but no bloodshed then occurred. On the day atter, the Albert proceeded to Kaseakaboully and battered the town, the people baving wll disappeared — ‘The succen ding day, the Aibert destroyed a smali village and subsequently the crew attempted to Iand at Kassaka- jean lu the attempt, five of the Albert's men were Killed ond ight wounded ‘The commander of the Al- bart then desparched a messenger to Sierra Leone for a sistance, and @ large party of troops was accordingly des patched by the Governor Capt Bassett arrived in the unez, Feb, 7, bat was unable to proceed farther than Victoria, the pass at Kassakaboully being fortified on both sides of the river, by the Noloos That day. howe. ver, the steamer Albert came down, fighting her way through the pas ‘The steamer went back the same eve: ning and was fired into On the Hith a deatractive hatle was fo kaboully, the Land ‘A the Nuloos, in, a who were driven back, theie place burned te the gro The river was opened on the 12th, and several ve i izubeth, Capt. Hooper, wi over a month, came down tt received advices from in is Agent to Co awa’ no business could be done in the river The Oental leit the Nunez the 16th. at witich wettlement seemed to be more fa for peace. The last accounts from Nunez, to the 16th of March, inticates that the river wold soon be free from tronble, and business go on as usual — Salem Gazette, April 6 Quick Passian.— trig Agnes, of Portland, Capt. Ht, arrived at fa 7th inst , io six days and seven from New York, which is said to be the shortest bet ween the two ports, time the prospect vorable, the natives snvin HINA, GLASS & bs TO COUNTRY ME}CHANTS AND OTHERS. wu detrigned ieepee fully iw ' viet tat they have. redueed —— ‘ewig Dew oem any years, atpe Tevee euables thers to famaich cheaper thee any wiher hemes irartiel's, sweh as Solar Lampe of all Leno alurvea to Setar of Cut and Plus Gisss, ew ras, Bou.uets, he 1 sigs wits tieh teres of aud cut ei wany pateros. (sinas made won dd eeut fret see BTOUVENEL & CO: ve ofa Sra, Whotes le and Retasl Store, mS im*re ted States, fmpremion thet lung bares a cats, "fe existed ads of ragay thet ‘parchunts io, Brvadwsy une choad to vay au exorbitant price for aa article of dros,” ts Cally to- butted, from the fativnn a» to che charg 8 establuhed by EBWARY ‘of the City Cash Tailorag Foublishmeat, No ere i an advantage h uty te af ibemsely, x ‘ausortan- Wf. a ; from the beet tate ie ee most 5 ion of the public 4 hie establishment sud ume, the Faas te twilled and fey Cassimere ‘Oiice Frocks, des tor the ap- Also, aa assorti of rich C) fro the erlebrated mauufsctory of F Biotley i ed expressly for the sp*iug fishi ‘Garment made ap Lo order, and if required at a few boars weties City Cash Tail poi On Tailoring Mstablishment, 202 ‘ne imtee” TO HOUSE AND STORE KEEPERS, MANU- FACTURERS AND OTHERS, Cc 8 SMITH & © O respectinily ‘of thei: peal the pub ie (teraz. tha, they ming and heuseho! ving oF < wekreving, and mereh: da of persons relia business, either resideness: © the os vers, oF in our sales room, ‘which Ls aamaer ited for Sa van ~yee asian 8 FOO», We t iT Dig situated Browdway, and commanding’ the avienti Sof than seat tee \etehtaee aff’ tor taaifagtorers ithers ei forthe ition and sale Tew: iptine.ot’ sree prseed beay other store (> the city. “Lerma: ta serene revcition le prompt Liberal cash ad when req) sda Oo e nsigumenta inteuded ei tor public or private sales. | CHAS § SMITH. HENKY E WILLARD, Auctioneers and Commas on Merchants, m27 im*re Store “4 Broadwe er Duane st. a CANTON CHL POLLAMOKE, id Fulton street, ant. 6 TONG VA DINING SETTS. $97 Br ad«ay, no rly ‘gant the puSlic that he Jautun, a fw Diving Sets, ite which ids, of Cut aad prea rockery Ware, of a'l tha ne terug and meat approved shapes. Ci ed (ilase of all k nds—some uew paiterus Og \Tetenetore to “almost give Ctitee 80, Bae ; sway Croskery,” uot pledges ima {ts : oF kd da ns chesp. 1" aot from 5.10 per eo per thas any 1 ernp. Arrow «ta barrels ant eases. Begars—#0,000 just Inpeing (rom the burque Gleaner, in as- sorted brinds, new crop. la tere, aasortr ent of Memare of celebrated brands, ‘08, B of lasc year's stuck, offered wholessle and tril A.A BAMA No 6 Wallst. ne 29 Al0 Intro wav. *PUBACOU—F INE « 3. — Feelin lied to close up ar Tobneen Manufve now offer for sale a goa fine emt and Tobacco, paper d ap in th ery reasos al cen U beg to exit the nttent Merchants and being of the very best ed imices by Tar lower m7 tn® ere of buyers te this, te anallty OF the tobacee: a ugan TENT ABER No 1 New st , eithee the redaced te thuse charg: d by the mest i=- pr portral Mr. Whi the sole! tn New y superior jmported German Cameras 1 other establishment im the City or State cam they be obtain NB —Imported German Camera; also Fi and Ameri truments of the very hest quality, with Piates, Cases Pellahing "Mat rina, he always om (tind, for ry loweat rie: 8. FIRE BRICK. N B—Apply to New fers cho will ala rtivle on tusd, at silt 6 Wk _. JF. R. BLESSON, COPPERSMITH, FROM PARIS, AR ‘1 He HONOR © inform the pu 'ie, that he has just wpen dv atore at 268 Greenwich str, where he manuine- tures sud has for sa'e, Kitches Racua nuh Tackle Be ina , mide of oue piece of suetal. Moulds tor of different m: dls. Alambigne Bathing Tubs, He also manufactares wr Gus over and reymirs, as 2 uew, all Kitchen Rovg sand Treble; snd by agrernent will deduct Gity yer cent to differeat hotels: and bo:rdivg houses | I> The avvove articles will be lent ont. Wi B.— Wanted at the above place, «J vaen-ymen tiaman, and © sche wea who ean apeak Freneh and Eegi.sh 729 mein CILEAP, ELECT, CHOICE AND GOOD. R. Mb V INS Lace Hivhou, Hosiery and Glove + 41 Cathanioe s reet, New Verk. ard 91 Oxfore street, dou, has just received per Cal 10 cases Nat. } dzings; 8 ea toous Thread Eda: Silke and Ki, Sik Leste Thresd and ¢ otton CHoves: 1006 Aon of Hosery, ftom Is.; Ne diewo "gant Ribbons, ata, cheap, Couutry merchant do well to call, as bis assortmeut is select, m% Im*re TORIA BAZAAR. nod Silk Head Dre ges. sted ma einls ts hioneble 4 ather Orn-ments; Gaid, Silver Clocks, Lamon,’ Chandaly ich Coca and Glass Ware ; Auy Pe eket Books, Cones, U. be 1. Peifamery Gen lem Ste She Stor, Loys, at y th: ace mmoditign of Minmatar avd bortra: Pa wi tats, fashionable Millia ess Makers, Merehaut 1 come a fashioba le resort, and worthy of pub ic pairs age, vo coun ers WiLL WE Le for the sale oft fier or damaged goods aud a certificate of recommen wil be required fom the gentlemen tike charge of the he tor aa different bi an new inventions back part of the B xaar will be Ve + sTALisHMEn T is alay he Mh teeerertne Yen ex- day. and g’nss cages stil! to bet. will b mad: nud:r the Bataan, andy fired with y'ane cases and counters. Trey wil: alan b let for Gent cmos’ soot and Snoe store, Fan. y Baskets, amd aay ov res, ectab’ b h to hire stands im the Basar will WILLIAM PETTET, DRAPER AND TAILOR, 90 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK. | hyped Cy oy 10 farnish all who « un. with their . For the el da ork, aud fives atrey percent, he offers for thei coneiderntion the fol- Jow ing Ii GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES AND JEWELRY who wish to purchase Gols and Silver Watehes, Ts Gold Pencils, Keys, ke, #1 ta ig arose tae to ell om ihe» an al retail tnd Jewelry repaired (a the Gent manwer, aud warranted, lower han ang he ace 7 ALIEN, Importer of Watehes aud Jewelry, i ‘Wholesale and recall. 30 wal re, Trvetaire. STAPLE DRESS ES. RICH ~FANCY. AND AR TICLES. THE SU"S! RIBERS hove received, rer late arrivals Ludon, an of rien ond beautife cy Gloves, he, hs. and in- rm f ther pstrous, and st a ‘a and extensi street Beart Wray aia ig Ruding nd Mes eit -Poek t Handber: if pa, aye, Hosiery, Purses, Neen at ha ot Undershiste and Drawers, Umbrellas, anes The. ybsersbers? fashions of Lin Shirts wrilt'te Weusd ell Srservtogs tes ttrectos ot geationen desire to replenish their wardrobes. As particular actention bestowed on es ibe re te with dee atreati ‘a’ in the nes of the emen on brig ior quali y nad at reanonsole prices, Uy eallign s ine od establish: LL A B dhs 9x1 Bronaway corer of Falk Plage. reetls & Agate would ularr Tred he 1 stor it perann sho have pequired he rarticie iv iiunded to beawe the astead eprand the omens back Tange aed wll b food ‘studious and sedextary bal