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

NEW YORK HERALD. It is expected that Father Mathew will visit this country sometime in the course of the present month. He has had this voyage to our shores in contemplation for some time past—his neble, phi Janthropic spirit seeking to embrace both worlds in the grasp of sympathies and love, as expansive as humanity itself ; and it is believed that all his ar- rangements for this purpose have been now cem- pleted. The arrival of this great apostle of peace, sobriety, and virtue, will be indeed a most auspi- cious event; and the results of his mission, at this particular crisis, cannot fail to prove eminently be- neficial. Let us briefly glance at the consequences which may reasenably be anticipated to follow the labors of Father Mathew in the United States. «The very first consideration which has presented itself to our mind, in reflecting on this matter, has been the influence whichthis visit of Father Mathew is likely to exercise upon the conduct of hiscountry- men in this land, end the feeling entertained to- wards them as a distinct class, by many of their fellow citizens of different creeds and different origin. Indications, as conclusive as melancholy, have of late presented themselves on all hands, showing the alarming extent to which feelings of the bitterest animosity toward the Irish, as a class, at present prevail. The exhibition of prejudice against the Irish is, indeed, no new thing. But until very recently, it has been confined to the il- liberal and unenlightened portions of the commu- nity, and whenever it has manifested itself ina grossly offensive manner, it has been promptly and effectually rebuked by the intelligence and justice of the American people. Thus in this city in the disturbances of the spring of 1834, and subsequent- ly, when the attempted organization of an Irish volnnteer company, under the designation of “O’Comnell Guards,” occasioned considerable popular excitement, enlightened public opinion pre- vented any serious outbreak, and despite of the in- famous course pursued by several partizan prints,;who endeavored to inflame the public mind and stimu- late the mob to outrage, peace was preserved, and the city and the institutions of the country pro- tected from disgrace. But within the last two or three years a new and terrible spirit of discord has made its appearance—watch-words of fearful omen have been shouted aloud—religious bigotry, with hideous and blood-stained visage, is scatter: ing fire-brands far and wide, kindling, in many quarters, into fierce and hissing blame the vilest passions of opposing sects. Nothing is more paintally indicative of the les- sening influence of that liberal spirit, and of those god-like charities, which characterized the found- ers of this republic, than the eagerness with which such'watch-words as ‘‘No Popery !” “ Down with the Papists'” are caught up and re-echoed by mul- titudes of the people of this country. Well, in- deed, may the intelligent friend of the freedom and free institutions of the United States, feel alarmed, when he thus witnesses the introduction into our midst of those potent elements of civil discord and ruin, which have in the old world so impeded the progress of humanity, and so repeated- ly converted Christendom into one wide field of blood. And who are they who have thus let loose upon us evils of such fearful magnitude, and against whose introduction it had been supposed that the sagacious patriotism of Washington and his compeers, had interposed an eternal safe- guard? We can have no hesitation in answering this question, On the heads of certain of the clergy of the Catholic and Protestant Churches, aided and abetted by unprincipled political dema- gogues, rests this terrible responsibility. The Hugheses and the Moriartys, the Brownlees, and the Kirks, aud the Cheevers, the McKeons and the Ketehums—these have been the men who have done this—these have been the men whe have so industriou-ly sown the seeds of religious fanati- cism and sectarian hate—these have been the un- ha}lowed instramentscf arraying in fratricidal hos- til ty against each other, great masses of the citi- zens oj this country. Dare they deny it? Dare any of their misguided adherents deny it? In vain may the leaders of either sect, charge upon those of the other, the crime of being the sole or the first aggressors. We regard the clerical dema- gogues both of the Protestant and Catholic churches as being equally culpable— they have alike violated the precepts of the master whom they pro- fess to serve, and alike put in jeopardy the glorious civil institutions under which they live, and whose privileges and blessings were designed to be, like the dews of heaven, for all men,, of whatever creed, or lineage, or clime. Such, then, is the crisis, at which a priest, a Ca- uiolic priest, an Irish Catholic priest, comes to our shores, a8 the missionary of peace and good will to a.l men—of temperance, of sobriety, of social aad individual virtae—not breathing forth anathe- ras against rival creeds, not to seek renown in the visy arena of polemical controversy—but to spread the peaceful triumphs of the Cross, and in the true, earnest, loving spirit of the great Apostle of the Gentiles, as displayed before the judgment seat, when the soul of Felix trembled within him, and Agrippa exclaimed—“ Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian !” Coming at such a time, anima- ted by such a spirit, preceded and attended by as sociations commanding the reverent esteem and respect of all men, are we too sanguine in hoping that Father Mathew may do much to exterminate prejudices, to subdue animosities, to quench the flames which bigotry and fanaticism have enkin- died? We do think that the mission of this great and good man, if aided, as we trust and cannot doubt it will be, by the pious and _ patriotic of all sects, May exercise a most potent and pervading influence for good, which will go far to counteract the evils which the folly, the intolerance, or the selfishness of those to whom we have already ad- verted, have produced. The harmonious union of citizens of all creeds, in this great work of mo- ral reform, cannot fail to soften down sectarian ase perities, and obliterate,to no inconsiderable extent, the prejudices and bigotries which unprincipled, reckless, or designing demagogues, clerical or poli- tical, so readily turn to “ their own base uses.” Again, at the commencement of an excited Pre- sidential contest, and one which now threatens to be accompanied by scenes of debauchery, dissipa- tion, and drunkenness, as disgraceful as those which gave to that of 1840 so much infamy in the eyes of all virtuous and good citizens, we cannot refrain from the expression of the highest gratifica~ tion at the expected visit of ‘the great Apostle of Temperance. The drunken saturnalia at Balti- more the other week, gave us warning, sufliciently significant and impressive, of what we may expect all over the country in the course of this campaign, if some great temperance revival do nottake place. 4 “revival” of this kind is, indeed, needed. fortunately the moral movements of the people in this country, have too much the character of pa- roxysms, Like the impulsive’ man, without the ballast of sound judgment and stability of charac- ter, whom the poet describes in some cutting lines, we are too much “ everything by starts, and nothing long.” ‘The temperance cause has experienced its share of suffering from this unhappy idiosyncracy in the national character, it we may so speak. Short periods of great excitement have been followed by longer periods of dullness and apathy. Innume- rable associations, with all sorts of names— “« Washingtonian” ~and “ Rechabite”—and “ Sons of Temperance’—tnany of them not conducted under the best or most influential auspices, have beeu estaulished all over ; aud each litle ection, following out its own contracted designs, without sufficient fraternization with its fellows, the gene- ral union of the whole great “ cold water army,” has been very much broken up; and hence the de- creasing influence exerted on the public mind, and the greatly diminished progress and prosperity of the cause. Now, the visit of Father Mathew presents, we think, a trating into one solid mass, the overwhelming in- fluences, which, thank heaven, have already been enlisted in this land, on the side ef temperance. Let all the various associations be merged into one great, harmonious, united body—the Temperance Society. Let other designations—some of them not in the best possible taste—be dropped. Let a general “union” be formed in each State, consist- ing of regularly appointed representatives from the various associations. Let the elements of moral influence which really exist in the temperance ranks. be properly concentrated and made to bear upon the public mind. We trust that this will be done, for we cherish a most sincere and cordial regard for this great and honorable cause—we de- sire to see all impediments to its success removed, and earnestly wish for its universal prosperity and triumph. We have thus briefly glanced at some of the con- siderations, suggested bythe announcement of Father Mathew’s visit to our shores. It rehaains to be seen how far our anticipation of its results, as respects the advent of a better spirit, one more worthy of American citizenship, amongst all classes of our people, and the wider diffusion of the bless- ings of temperance may be realized. In the mean- time, we only add, that the realization of these hopes—hopes which, we are confident, are ardent- ly cherished by all good citizens of every creed and name—must depend very much on the virtuous and patriotic efforts of all who will seek to im- prove such an event, so as to make it contribute to the advancement of the great interests of morality, and the removal of evils which at this moment threaten so seriously the peace, honor, and very existence of the republic. Avotuer Distincuisuep Lirerary Tourist mv tue Unirep States.—The arrival of Sir E. L. Bul- wer, the distinguished English novelist and philoso- pher, is now looked for with considerable anxiety. It is not at all improbable that the next steam ship from Europe may convey him to our shores. His visit will be another proof of the rapid growth of the interest with which the Jiterati of the old world have begun to regard the United States, and in several additional respects it must be regarded as a rather interesting event. Bulwer is a man of remarkable talent, and avery popular writer. Naturally pssseased of a fine crea- tive genius, vivid imagination, and discriminating taste, he has had, in addition, all the advantages which a highly finished education confer ; and not being shackled much by principles which are commonly regarded as inseparably identified with morality and virtue, his novels have attained, of course, an immense degree of popularity as well here as in Europe, particularly amongst the very sentimental of both sexes It is not, however, our intention just now to enter into any examination of the character and tendencies of Bulwer’s novels. We allude to his popularity as a novelist, merely for the purpose of preshadowing the sort of recep- tion with which he is likely to meet if he allow himself to be subjected to it. Like Dickens, he will be seized hold of, the momentthe arrives, by some of those petty little cligues, who arrogate to themselves the exclusive right and title to be re- garded as the leaders of fashion, literature, society, and everything. He will be dined and wined— toastedjand feasted —badgered and hored to death— if he give these cliques the slightest chance of way- laying him. Thus it has been with many European travellers of distinction. They have been seized, tormented, misinformed and misled by the mere fag-end of American society—by conceited, contemptible cliques, who no more represent society in this coun- try than Dickens represented the sober and enlight- ened judgment of English travellers. The only way in which European travellers of any note can see this country, so as to judge accurately, is to follow the plan of the Caliph of Bagdad, when he wished to see how his people behaved them- selves—that is, travel incognito. Lord Morpeth went through the States a good deal in this fash- ion, and was a close, judicious, and impartial ob- server. He made a narrow escape here in New York, to be sure, but his good sense delivered him from the hands of the Philistines. We advise Sir E. L. Bulwer to do as his own “Pelham” did, when he went among the burglars and assassins—that is, to shave his magnificent whiskers, put ona carotty wig and disguise his person so that none of the toadies here can know that *‘ he’s out.” Avoriter Musica. Wonver.—Liszt, the greatest pianist living, has made full arrangements for visit- ing the United States. His secretary will be here next month, and prepare the way for his arrival in October. He is destined to create a great sensa- tion in this country, and produce a musical mania at least equal to that of last fa!l. Ever since Fanny Elssler’s visit to this country, all artists of eminence in the various departments of music, the drama, the fine arts, in Europe, have looked to this country as a sort of El Dorado. The accounts of her astonishing success, excited the moat extravagant ideas respecting the triumphsand rewards which likely awaited them here, and their imaginations have been filled with hopes as bril- liant and almost as well-founded as the clown who expected to find the streets of London paved with solid gold. However, after all, this is the great harvest-field of genuine merit inthe higher depart- ments of art, and especially just now, in music. And certainly it cannot be doubted that young, interesting, and possessed of extraordinary genius, as he is, Liszt has a brilliant career before him in this country. ConrLaGRraTIon.—A fire has been raging at a place called Deer Park, 40 miles from Brooklyn, and has done a good deal of damage for two or three days. It had been observed from a great dis- tance by those who made the enquiry, and have ascertained that it first broke out in the woods ad- joining the Long Island Railroad. The farmers in the vicinity consider it has been caused through some negligence on the part of those connected with the railroad, and are so enraged that they threatened to attack it and tear up the rails. It is to be hoped that the late rain may have put a stop to the flames, and prevented these threats being exe- cuted. InnEGuLarity or THe Matts— What sthe matter in the Philadelphia post office? We receive the Chronicle of that city very irregularly. Whenever itcontains anything worth having, it never reaches us. If the editor of that paper don’t have this cor- rected we shall just pay him off in his own coin. Eastern Pavers.—We are indebted to Adams & Co. for Boston and Portland papers in advance of the mail. Also to Childs & Co., for bringing the latter to Boston. Tne Orena—Patmo’s—Tie Park.—Last night terminated the engagement of those clever artists and established favorites, the Seguins, at the Park. Tt was Mr. Seguin’s benefit, and though the attrac- tion was great, and the beneficiary worthy of a crowded house, it was but a slim affair. The inju- dicious raising of the prices—the bad management of playing on the same nights as the Ttalian com- pany—and the overwhelming popularity just now of Italian opera—operated sadly against the success of the English troupe. Mr. Macready succeeds the Seguins, appearing to-morrow night as Hamlet. At Palmo’s Opera House all is success, fashion, elegance, and triumph. To-morrow night, La Sonnambula is to be represented, and of course there will be a brilliant and crowded house, The company is now very strong, and the permanence of the opera is no longer matter of speculation Musteat:—Vieuwx Ti nps, sister, and Wallace give concerta in Philadelphia this week. Staten Istanp Ferry.—If fair weather to-mor- row, two boats will run, commencing at 9 A. M.— last boat from the Island.at 6 P. M. Most auspicious opportunity for concen- | Methodist Episcopal Convention—Bow Be- tween the Breotherhood—Curious Proceed. ings—Slavery. This pious and exemplary bedy of seclarians, preachers of ** peace and good will towards men,” had a very exciting and edifying debate on yester- dey,which will tend to widen the breach a good dea) between the northern and southern sectionists on the the subject of slavery. A vast number of petitions from all the northern and abolition States, praying that no brother, friendly to the cause of slavery— no slave-breeder, be invested with any of the higher orders of the Church, have been presented since the commencement of the session,and these petitions have been referred to a committee. The irritation and excitement which has prevailed in Congress on the subject of the 2ist rule, has been transferred to the Green Street Methodist Church; and the indeco- rous and coarse demeanor of the body on the sub- ject could not be checked by the admonitory repri- mand of the Bishop. Tne Convention assembled at the usual hour. The vote on the appeal was here called for. Dr. Smith explained his object in relation to the course he had taken on the subject. He had no objection personally to the appellant as to character and talent, and moved to reverse the Baltimore deci- sion on the subject. The vote stood—ayes 66, noes U7. The Doctor here asked leave to enter his protest, which was denied, He next moved the re-consideration of the subject. Brorugr Green, moved its reference to the Bishops. i Bisuor Souk did not wish to have the matter referred to the Bishops. It belonged to the body, and they should take action upon it. Dr. Smrru said the action taken upon the sub- ject by the members would burn upon their cheeks Tike a sete of charcoal, and yet make them blush through shame. (Considerable confusion, amid cries of order,” *‘ order,” ‘‘we are not to be in- sulted,” “* order.”) Dr. Smith continued, he was not to be put down. (Much excitement.) Noone dare to put him down. (Confusion.) The day was when such a thing as the present in the Con- gress of his country.—(Much confusion and cries of “order.” They had no power in the storm of excitement to put him down. (Continued cries of “order,” amid some confusion.) They might as well think to chain the lightning or the winds as to put him down. (Continued cries of order and confusion.) _ i ‘ A Memeer interrupting—I wish to know are we to submit to be insulted in this way ? , Dr. Smrru continued—He knew that the majori- ty would vote the motion down, but still he should not be put down. The majority had the power to vote him dowa ; but he had a right—he meant by right not the substantive power, but the adjective power, and unless they assumed the power of a majority the most wanton and reckless. d A Memuer—We want no such boasting and in- sult here. (Continued cries of “ order.”) Cuain—That is disrespectful. _ Dr, Surru did not mean it as disrespectful. A Memper moved the question be laid on the ta- le. Dr. Smirx would withdraw his motion. The regular order of business was then proceed- ed with. Memorials on the subject of slavery were here presented by a member from New England. Mr. Coorer, a southern man, demanded the reading of the memorial before its reception, it was intended for election urposes.—(Confusion. ) Mr. Cranpor, order, order.—-(Confusion and cries of “ order, order.”) .Mr. Coorer.—He is the most disorderly man himself, in the entire house.—(Roars of Jaughter and confusion.) Cuarr.—You are both disorderly.—(Immense laughter.) An Alabama Memzer.—The committee do not mean to report on slavery.—(Confusion.) . Mr. Earty moved, that they do not receive pe- titions where action was not required in the pre- mises. When they sat 32 years ago, he thought the question was settled. They stood to-day as they did then, and if they introduced any new ele- ment of dissension they would do irreparable in- Jury. rion Sovtz of New England, was in favor of decisive action on the subject of every memorial, couched in proper language, which might be ad- dressed to the convention. Dr. Winnans, a southern membes, fully concur- red in the views expressed by the Bishop. The motion was withdrawn. A * A ict rose to renew the motion.—(Confu- sion, Another Memngn rose to order. Mr. Carrwnieat wished the brother not to go off at halfeock. Some brothers had been so hot that if they were thrown into cold water they would, like red hot iron, fiz, fiz, fiz. (Roars of laughter.) The discussion was entirely in advance altogether as the matter was yet in committee. He would assure their honors (bowing and curtseying amid roars of laughter), that their humble servants would perhaps think it was too soon when it came, and that they could fight a good decent battle. (Immense roars of laughter and noise and confu- sion.) Bisnor Soure—I give it up as totally impracti- cable to observe order, I do not say decorum, in the convention. After a brief pause, the Bishop said he received a document on the subject of missions, which he wished to have referred, a 2 . Mr. Kinsuey—I move that it be heard before it isread. (Tremendous laughter.) : . A Mrmner—How could it be heard before it is read? Mr. Kinstey—Oh, that is but a slip of the tongue. Referred. & Several memorials on the subject of slavery were here presented, when the meeting adjourned over to Monday. Srruck ny Licuryina.—During the severe thun- der storm last night, about twelve o’clock, the electric fluid struck the rotunda of the post office in the Park, shattering the ceiling considerably and doing other trifling damage. Two gentlemen, at the time in the building, were severely stunned by the shock, but fortunately were not seriously in- jured. Texan ann Mexican Messenaers.—G. L. Thompson, special Messenger to Mexico, arrived in Mobile on Tuesday last, and went thence to Pensacola. R.C. Murphy, bearer of despatches from our charge in Texas to the government of the United States, arrived at New Orleans on the 2d inst., in the Neptune, and left forthwith for Wash- ington. P. A. Southall, Esq., bearer of despatches trom Mexico, left atthe same time. Srortina InrE..icencr.—Beacon Course —A match which promises to be of more than ordinary interest is to come off on this course on the second ‘Tuesday in June. It will be a four mile stake for four year olds, Subscription $200 each, half for- feits. No less than six are expected to start. A purse of $800 will be also given for the best three in five mile heats, gle Course.—The whole force of the New and Long Island stables are expected to at- tend at this course next week. Baltimore Races.—The match between Johnson’s “ The Colonel” and ‘ Midas,” two mile heats, was won by the former, on Saturday last—time, 3.45 and 3.50, his VievxTemrs’—Onp Times—Trivmpn in New Or- LEANS.~This great musician was the object of univer- sal attraction in New Orlcans,and this attraction was increasing every day. Oa the French side of the New Orleans Bee, we see it stated that on the last night of his performance at the Orleans Theatre, the audience, in the midst of one of his thrilling and transporting melodies, arose spontaneously and voted him a gold medal. A list for subscribers was taken round, and was filled on the spot. ‘The medal is a beautiful one, (500 francs value) and reflects an honor upon him, which is more to be prized, (coming, as it does, from the best judges of music in the United States) than anything ever won by any performer in the country. On one side of the medal there are engraved these words: — “To the first violinist now living, H. VIEUX ‘TEMPS, King of the Violin.” On the other:— Given by the Amateurs of New Orleans” Gipson’s Rome, in Harper’s neat, convenient and very cheap edition, edited by Milman, has reached its tenth number. This great history has seldom, if ever before, been issued in a form better calculated to give it a universal circulation. Thou- sands who have long wished for it, have now an opportunity to procure it. The numbers are sold at twenty-five cents each. Firt at Otptows—Five Pensons Burnt to Deat.—A house near the railroad at Oldtown, occupied by a French family, was entirely consumed by fire last night, and a and four children perished in the flames. The Mr. Benjamain Davonst, alarmed the family, and immediately proceeded up stairs to reseue the four children belonging to hia brother, and there he and the children permhed together. Three other children of the same family were saved.—Bangor Whig, May 8. Mencury.—A correspondent writes us, that “ the planet pope 4 and for a few evenings longer will be visible in the W.N.W., about 6 o’clock, at an elevation of about 4 degrees. The planet Venus does not set until the yery uncommonly late hour of 11 o%lock.”— Boston Transcript, May 10, Case or Justice Gitpert.—The charges against Justice Gilbert, of the Upper Police Office, that have been pending before the County Court were disposed of lastevening. The Court went into se- cret session at half-past four o’cloek, during which time written and verbal opinions were delivered by the members. The following is the opinion of Judge Unsnorrrer, the presiding officer of the Court, which presents a full view of the case with the point of decision, by which it will be seen that the charges of malice and corruption against the Justice, ascontained in the specifications, were not sustained :— The County Court are now called upon to decide whether the Justice is guilty or innocent of the charges made against him The charges relied upon as established are that the Jus- tice fined Mr. Lewis polorian driving in the streets, with- out a mal; en — ete to ake belly Lewis, and to adjourn and com, ewis to give secu- eobe his good behaviour. P # Also, that the Justice arrested Mr. McGowan without authority, and convicted and committed him as a disor- derly person, refusing to allow him to goand procure bail. These acts are charged as illegal on the one hand, and malicious and corrupt on the other hand. Aa to the case of Mr. Lewis, I strongly incline to the opinion that, under the circumstances, the trial ought to have been adjourned; and whether the statute authorized the Justice to take{security on such adjournment or not, it seems to me that Lewis ought to have been allowed the adjournment, But the Justice supposed that he could not legally take recurity, and that he could not adjourn the tnal unl Lewia remained in custody, and thereupon he fined Lewis $5, which being ee together with the costs, Lewis was discharged. 1 think this matter too hastily and summarily disposed of by the justice, and the adjournment ought to have been allowed, and without the detention of Lewis. But the right to discharge without security, and the right te take security, are points upon which the justice might honestly have doubted, and if he erred, as | suppose he did, it does not follow that he acted wilfully, malevolently or corruptly. Considering all the evidence relating to transaction, J have not been able to conclude that the justice ought to be removed from of- fice for his conduct towards Mr. Lewis, however harsh it appears to have been. As to the case of Mr. McGowan, I likewise think tha the justice erred in his opinion as to his duty. Consider ing his knowledge of the standing and character of Mc Gowan, the latter ought to have been allowed to go out r bail, with or without an officer in company- especially as the warrant for his arrest was not in ‘court. And in view of all the cicum- stances the conviction as a disorderly person and attempted commitment of Mr. McGowan, in my opin- ion, were not justified. [am not, however, dis) to say that Justice Gilbert might not have entertained different opinions on these matters as to his right and duty ; andthe proof are not sufficient to show that his conduct in this matter was wilful or corru; Indeed, in rd to both the cases upon which this impeachment is founded, the evidence is not harmonious - If that or the fact of the pro- secution stood alone, perhaps the conduct of the Justice might not be entitled to much palliation. But the evidenee on the part of the defence, is strong to disprove the impu- tation of corruption and malice, and to lead to the conclu jion, that the Justice acted from a sense of supposed duty, d in most respects according to the general practice in the upper police. This court have repeatedly held that the mere errors of a Justice, in relation to his conduct and duties, would not be sufficient grounds for removal from office. The evidence must impeach the motive, and prove ne es intent of the Justice’s act was corrupt and dis- jonest. Errors of Judgment are not the ground of removal from office, unless they are so glaring as to prove the party im- peached-to be utterly incapable of discharging his duties faithfully and honestly. In one case the District Attorne: had objected to certain practices in the police office, an we thought that his opinion ought te have been respected and obeyed ; yet aa the magistrates supposed that they possessed the power and frequenty exercised it, we con- cluded that they acted honestly although erroneously. If the practice was honestly mistaken in regard to his power, his participation in a common error is !not such @ proot of corruption, or gross iznorance and incapacity, as to call for his removal from office. Is it carrying the rule of char- ity to too great an extent, to overlook errors of judgment in ministerial officers? I think not, for if a different rule was upplied to official judgment, who could stand the test? And when individuale are appointed to office, having no particular knowledge of its duties, we may reasonably ex pect that they will follow existing customs, without much enquiry or examination. Theappointing power may cor- rect the evil ; but when this tribunal acts, we are confined in our inquiries to evidence of corrupt motives or wilful misconduct, unless the proof of pore is 60 Pace: as to require a removal of the officer. Widely as I disagree in opinion with the justice, as to his conduct in the transac- tions now before this court, I am still not prepared to de- cide that he is convicted of incorrigible ignorance, wilful misconduct, or corrupt motives. But my time will not permit me to go further into these matters. In the view I have taken of the cuse, founded upon the whole evidence, I think that the charges are not substantiated in such @ manner as to require the removal of Justice Gilbert from office; as far as he erred, the evi- dence, in my opinion, justifies the conclnsion that the er.. rors emanated from the head, and not fromthe heart ‘They were errora in judgment, and not the wilful abte of a corrupt and ignorant efticer. The result of my opinion in this case, is contained in the following. resolutions :— Resolved, That although the evidence in the case of the icles of impeachment against Justice Gilbert, docs not justify the arrest, detention and conviction of Mr. Mc. Gowan, us a disorderly person, uor the fine hastily and summarily, and without an adjournment, imposed ‘upon Mr. Lewis by said Justice; and although the conduct of the Justice does not meet the approbation of this Court, still it appears by the evidence, that the errors committed by the yf justice may have been errors of judgment, and were not the result of malice, corruption, or oppression. Resolved, therefore, That the charges against Justice Gilbert are not substantiated in such a manner as to jus- tify his removal from office, and that consequently he stands discharged therefrom. These resolutions were adopted by the following vote: Ayes—Judges Ulshoeffer, Ingraham, and Daily; Recor- der Tallmadge, and Alderman Martin, Vandervoort, Wa- terman, Purdy, Hatfield, Scoles, Rawson, and Lee—12. Nays—Alderman Clayton, Woodhull, Dunning, Tillou, Emmans, Nash, Brevoort, Briggs, and Brady—9. Trries or Acts or a Generat ann Locat Cua- RACTER, ree by the Legislature of the State of New York at the sixty-seventh session thereof, 1844. To amend the act to incorporate the Apollo Association for the prometion of the fine arts, passed May 7, 1840. To amend the Revised Statutes, fixing the penalties of bonds given on appeals and writs of certiorari. ‘To amend the act entitled “ An act authorizing a loan of certain moneys belonging to the United States, deposited with the State of New York for safe keeping.” Relating te the Court of Common Pleas for the city and county of New York. ‘To amend an act entitled “ An act for building a bridge over Flushing creek, and constructing a road and eae blishing a turnpike between Flushing and Newtown in the county of Queens,” passed March ‘1, 1801, To amend the charter of the Public School Society of New York. To amend the act therein referred to declaring the rights, and for the relief of the masters and wardens of the port of New York. For the further preservation of deer, trout and other ame in the counties of Suffolk and Queens. To incorporate the New York Vaccine Institution in the city of New York. To amend an act entitled '' An act to incoi New York and Erie Railroad Company,” pass 1832, Requiring the Ries ly of the city and county of New York, and county clerks, to keep and return accounts of their fees and for other i ses. To incorporate the Odd Fellows Hall Association in the city of New York. ‘to establish uniform fees of clerks in naturalization cases and so provided for the taxation for the fees of clerks and registers of counties. ‘To extend the charter,of the Brooklyn Fire Insurance Company To incorporate the Protestant Episcopal Church Mis tionary Society, for seamen, in the exty and port of New York. orate the April 24 To amend an act entitled “An act to incorporate the trustees of the Leake and Watts Orphan House in the city of New York, passed March 7, 1331. ‘To incorporate the Kings’ County Mutual Insurance Company. Bitiy the further relief and support of the poor in the Co, of Kings. To provide forthe erection of a new Lunatic Asylum in Kings county. To incorporaethe New York Benevolent Society ope rative masons. For renewing and continuing in force ‘‘an act to incor- porate the society formed in the State of New York for promoting the manumission of slaves and protecting such of them as have been or may be manumitted,” pass: ed February 19, 1818, and also the act renewing and con- tinuing the same, passed March 24, 1824, For the better security of mechanics and others erect- ing buildings and furnishing materials thereof, in the city and county of New York, ¥ : incorporate the Irish Emigrant Society of New ork. To incorporate the Mutual Aid Society of the city of Brooklyn. To incorporate the } the city of New York. Relative to receivers of banking corporations. To enable the supervisors of the city and county of New York to raise money by tax. To amend the act entitled “an act to incorporate the trustees of the Protestant Episcopal Society for promoting religion and learning in the Stace of New York ” passed April 4, 1839 n relation tothe first and sixth brigades of artillery, in the city of New York. ‘To incorporate the Eastern Collegiate Institute in the elty of New York. For the better security of m buildings and turnishing mate citles in this State, (excepting the city of New York,) and in the villages of Syracuse, Williamsburg, Geneva, ¢ nandaigna, Oswego, and Auburn, To continue in force the act to incorporate the Ancient Briton’s Benefit Society in the city of New York. For the establishment of a Normal School. To amend certain parts of the Revised Statutes in rela- tion to the bringing of appeals and writs of error. Supplementary to the act entitled “ an act to provide for paying the debt and preserving the credit of the State,” passed March 29, 1842. For the establishment and regulation of the Police in tho city of New York. Ts amend an act entitled “an act authorizing a loan o! certain moneys of the United States deposited with the State of New York.” More effectually to provide for common school educa: ion in the city and county of New York. To amend an act entitled an act in relation to common schools for the city of Brooklyn,” passed March 23d, 1243, Concerning the Clerks of the Supreme Court and the Register and Assistant Register and Clerks in Chancery. Ouro Kiver.—At Wheeling, on Tuesday, there were eleven feet of water in the channel of the river. At Pittsburg, on Wednesday, the nver had seven feet of water in the channel, elsohn Benevolent Society of hanics and others erecting thereof, in the several [Correspondence efthe Herald.] Pwwapevrnia, May 9, 1844. Knowing your desire .io have the la test and most authentic news trom all quarters, I sit down tointerm you that we haye been for some daysin the midst of a most astonishing and extra- ordinary excitement. A certain nnmber of gentle- men, calling themselves par excellence, * Native A- mericans,’ after havingdenounced all foreginers as inimical to the liberties and prosperity of the coun- try, have been exemplifying their attachment to the laws, and amusing themselves for some days and nights, by shooting, burning and destroying the Roman Catholic Irish, their dwellings, church- es,&c. Avery considerable number of houses, the dwellings of these people, have already been burned, with many of their inhabitants, men, wo- men and children. Such of the men as attempt to escape are shot down, or dragged through the streets with ropes round their necks until dead ; and the women and children who escape the flames are hunted from place to place until finally driven for shelter to the woods in the neighborhood of the.city. Several of the churches, schools, orphan asylums, &c. have already been burned dowa, and it would appear as if there was something pecuharly agreeable in the heat'emitted from a burning Roman Catholic Church, as the parties engaged in that oc- cupation express the greatest wransports of delight when the heat and flames are the most intense, notwithstanding the weather with us at this time is by no means unpleasantly cold. As we Philadelphi- ans are a staid, quiet, sober people,all these amuse- ments are conducted in the most orderly and sys- tematic manner, under the immediate superinten- dence of the military and police. When a house or church is set on fire it is instantly surrounded by the police and mllitary who suffer no one to ap- roach or interfere with the progress of the flames. ‘heir exertions in preserving order have been un- remitted for the last four days and nights till they are no longer able to sustain the fatigue. ‘To day the Mayor invited the citizens to assemble in town meeting and ails 3 informed them of the pro- ceedings of the last four or five days, and of the exertions of the ‘* Native Americans” to sustain the laws and liberties of the country; respectfully enquiring whether these important duties should be {eft in the hands of the Native American party, (under the superintendence of the mayor and po- lice,) as at present, or whether the citizens gene- rally would take the matter under their immedia direction and control. Our Mayor being an amia- ble, quiet, gentlemanly man, was, of course ex- tremely anxious to relieve himself and his police from a business of this nature, never dreaming, (good easy soul!) what some of his bor decessors used fondly to imagine, (old Bobby Wharton for instance,) that he and his police were selected and paid by the public to attend to that very identical thing. _ It was finally resolved, as the mayor and po- tice were worn out with fatigue and had other matters to attend to preparatory to the ensuing elections;—and as the military, (not being called out by requisition from the Governor,) could not be expected to perform further duty without know- ing from whet quarter they were to receive pay for the same—and as the Governor, (entertaining the astonishing idea that it was the duty of the Mayor and Sherriff to provide forthe preservation of order in the city and county,) did not see fit to interfere—that the citizens generally should as- semble in their respective wards this evening, headed by the ward aldermen, to relieve the May- or, Sheriffand police in the arduons duty of super. intending the exertions of the ‘‘ Native Amer- icans” as atoresaid. We have therefore ever' reason to expect that the business of to night will pass off in as orderly, quiet, and sober amanner as the business of the last three or four nights has been conducted. Tam, sir, your’s very respectfully, “* A PHILADELPHIAN.” P.S. The sorescine letter should have gone by yesterday’s mail but was unavoidably delayed. Since the above was written, the Governor has arrived in town bringing companies of military from Harrisburgh and Lancaster to relieve the worn out military of this district. ‘The marines from Fort Mifflin and the crew of the U.S. ship, Princeton have been marched to the city for the same purpose. Our local military and police will therefore have an opportunity of enjoying some re- se alter their fatiguing exertions. ‘The “ Irish” belie either exterminated or fled from the city, the “ Natives” have availed themselves of the opportunity to take some repose and relaxation revious to their further exertions to maintain the hes and liberties of their country. ; We expect another demonstration of their pa- triotism to night or to morrow, and as it is expect- ed hereafter that every display of hanging, shooting or burning on their part, willbe accompanied by a * few de joie” on the part of the military, our citi- zens are on the tip toe of expectation and look for great events. w It has been demonstrated in the course of these proceedings that the Irish are as easily ailected by shot gan wounds as any other class of people ; also, that hanging, or suspension, or strangulation has not the same effect upon them, owing to their hav- ing been so long accustomed to it in their country. One of the morning papers informs us that ‘ Ta- gert—the Irishman who was hanged, dragged on the street, and left for dead at the Northern Liber- ties lock up house—is mending slowly, having, strange to say! no bones broken, and will un- doubtedly recover. An efiort was actually made yesterday to procure his release;”—(for the pur- yose of repeating the experiment) “‘ but it was resisted, Ch esume by the good sense of the in- spectors,,”—who, no doubt, considered the pre- vious experiment sufficiently satisfactory. Peace be with thee. We are informed by several respectable persons of this vicinity, who wer2 up at Kensington yester- day, that there were numbers of half-grown boys and men engaged at that time in digging up and robbing the graves of the burial grounds of the burned church of St. Michael. The silver plates and ornaments were being torn from the coffins of the dead, and sold to individuals who made it their business to offer ie prices for the sme. This is really an outrage of the grossest kind, and should be looked to by all who respect the of society. decent usages Amusements. Cuatuam Treatre.—We paid a flying visit to this popular house, but of necessity we made our stay a short one, for the very palpable reason that we could not for the crowd get a glimpse of the stage, but were told that Hill never played better.— The great ** Polka ” was danced to the very lite by MissGannon and Mr. Brooks. It is a brilliant gein in the crown of this little queen of the dance thatshe was the original in America in a figure which has set the the metropolitans of the French nation half crazy. ‘*The ‘Revue des Theatres’ of Paris considers this dance, which, like St. Vi- (us’s at one time, is now all the rage—to possess little originality, and pronounces it to be a combi- aation of the Kussian Mazurka, the Polenaise, and the Cachuea, and by the re-union a pleasing dance is produced for the stage, but it is consider- ‘dit can never become popular in private society. The most popular music to the dance is that adapt- ed by Burgmuller.” We hardly know how to speak in sufficient terms of praise of the Chat- ham management. He is certainly ahead of all »thers in the production of novelties. To-morrow again he, in advance ef all other rivals, brings out the great prohibited comedy of ‘ Richelieu in Love,” which will be performed with a powerful cast. We shall have more to say anen. American Mussum.—Apollo’s lyre has descend- ed tothe earth! The Orpheans, a splendid sing- ing family, who excel the Hutchinsons, have been ngaged Roe the |e week by the indefatigable manager. The Museum was crowded to hear them last week, and will be this! The inimitable Winchell is also re-engaged, with Cole and his Dog. Performances twice each day at 34 and 8 P.M. The Giants can be seen at all hours, also the Gypsey. This is the richest bill for a week that has heen offered yet, don’t neglect improving it! Only go early on account of seats! Sucu a Sicur.—It was a most splendid scene yesterday when the Giant, both Giautesses and the Dwarf appeared together on the stage at the New York Museum. The audience appeared thunder- struck with astonishment when the curtain rose ind presented them to their view. We observed the Giant seemed inclined to cast a sheep's eye at the Giantese, and his wife appeared to perceive it too. ‘The American Giantess, at the New York Museum, is sufficieatly handsome to excite the idmiration of any man, and we naturally suppose that the Giant would possess a penchan: for her. The Dwarf and Giantess have proved so attractive that the manager has re-engaged them in addition to eight performers and all to be seen for one shil- ling ; who would not go with such an inducement veld out. Annestep ror Homicrpg.—A person named Hut- shias Butterfield was arrested yesterday on acharge 1 committing homicide. Some three years ago, in Ly iffray at Albany, between the crews of fwo canol oe 8, itis said he injured one of the crew of the opposiug ae usuch a manner that he died a chort time after. (io : seward offered a reward of $250 for his bi cheep wut he made his escape to Ohio, where be laermapest ti his season. , This morning he waa cuptured, after a short ace, and his identity proved. At ‘he request of the pri- r, thi amination was postponed until he could pro: are his witnesses from abroad.— Rochester Democrat. Bosalaidh as ormahech s in Bosron.—The Grand Jury this day Pte court eighty-one bills of indictment. ‘large number of these are for a violation of the license law, and the parties will be arraigned on Monday next-— Boston Journal, May 10. Common Council. Boakp or Aupgnmen.—May llth Alderman Pu rvy, I sident in the chair. Re-instating 3-—-Aldermanbricos presented several titions from numerous citizens of the Ninth Ward, ask- for the rest»rauon of Fire Engine Company, No. 24, ® resolution, of the fire and water committee in favor of such a measure. tution an Warexsuan opposed the adoption of the reso- , Alderman T11.00 advecated the adoption of the resolu- tion, which was finally adopted by a vote of 9to 6, Fulton Ferry—A communication from the Common- Council of Brooklyn asking for the eppointment of acom- mittee to unite with a committee of that Board to consult as to the best means of leasing the Fulton and South ferries Alderman Purvy moved to refer to the Committee ou Ferries, which was lost. He then moved a reference to a special committee, which was adopted ; and the follow- ing, entlemen were appointed: Aldermen Nash, Brady an ‘aterman. Sewer in Houston street—A report and resolution to con- struct a sewer in Houston street, from Pitt street to the East river, was adopted; also to construct a drain in Greenwich street, from Fulton to Vesey street. Public School in the Sixth Ward—A resolution to appro- $9,600 to complete public school house in City Hall , in the 6th Ward, was adopted, of the Mai A resolution appropriating $500 for a portrait of the Mayor, was adopted. ‘The Board then adjourned until Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock. Later rrom Trxas.—The Neptune arrived from Galveston yesterday morning, bringing dates from Houston to the 2ith and trom Galveston to ths 27th ult. A copy of the Armistice signed by the Texun and Mex- ican commissioners has heen published, and the papers are commenting upon it with great severity. The trial of Commodore Moore would probably not take place, as it was stated that two of the officers named on the Court Martial were not now in commission and G ral Sherman had written to the Department to that e! The Houston Star speaks of u serious difficulty which had occurred between the citizens of Jackson county and some 60 or 60 Caronucha Indiana. ‘The Indians had been detected committing depredations upon the stock of the planters, killing oxen and hogs, and were suspected of be- ing the murderers of a man whose dead body had been found shortly previous. They were warned and told to desist without effect, when a party armed themselves and proceeding to the camp firet upon a number of the war- riors, killing a number as i: ‘The La Grange Intellige: that a party of nine Mexican robbers who were lurking near San Antonio to intercept a company of traders returning to the Rio Gra: were captured by Major Hays a few days since, and brought in to hisghead quarters. ©») The Galverton Civilian has an article in reference to the course of Texas should annexation not be accomplish- ed, and states that it is highly probable should the United States refuse to annex, that the next Texan Congress will be elected upon'the principle of Free Trade—that is, to abolish all duties except upon a few articles such as ready mace clothing, shoes and boots, saddlery, and some others. This would throw open to England and her manufacturers a large and extensive market, and would deprive the Kast- ern manufacturers and merchants, of the markets which they now find in the South-Western States, for with an extended and ill defined Fenndacy it would be impossible to prevent smuggling. The Civilian says in reference to revenue, “ The uncertainty of procuring means for the support ofthe government has heretofore been the great- est obstacle to the adoption of this policy. The resources ofthe country have been greatly augmented within the last year, especially in the hands of the commercial com- munity ; and we have heard heavy merchants, interested in the establishment of Free Trade, assert that money suf- ficient for the support of an economical administration of the government would be guaranteed in order to secure the success of the measure ” The bark William Ine, which vessel went ashore on the Pelican Island shoals on the 17th ult., after discharging her cargo, was got off without sustaining any damage. ‘The Texan oun are entirely occupied with the question of Annexation. The people of that Republio are on the tip-toe of expectation ; and the government fully takes of the pul R Picture, Juggler Clock, Vases and ship Clock, belonging to Madame Sutton, leav- ing for Europe. The subscription books will positively close on the 18th May, inst., and all parties who have expressed their inten- tion,or those who wish to subscribe, are requested to enter their names immediately on the books. The number of subscribers being limited to 300, the books willclose bo- fore if complete. B.—Also for sale at half its original cost a superb horizontal gran.lPianoforte, made expressly for Madame ey end nearly new. To be seen at 80 Greenwich street. 0G-“HOW BEAUTIFUL YOUR TEETH DO LOOK,” said a friend a day or tw2 since. “What do you use to clean them ?” The reply was such as was to be expected. Dr. Sherman’s Tooth Paste has done this work, and no person ever made use of it who was not pleased with its effects, It sweetens the breath—preserves the teeth from decay —is free from any deleterious material by which the enamel is often injured, and is also the best and most eco- nomical dentrifice that can be found. Dr. C lebrated dentist, and Dr. Elliott, occulist, both speak in the highest terms of it, and recommend it to their patients. Dr. Sherman’s warehouse is 106 Nassau street. Agents, 227 Hudson, 184 Bowery, 77 East Broadway ; 3 Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia, and 8 State street, Poston. ORD'S PARISIAN ALTERATIVE MIX For tha cure of primary or secondery Syphilis, tivue produced by an injudicious use ef m great advaatages possessed by this pow ive over all other preparations ior the: philis, is, that while curing the disease it constitution, whilst mercury g ‘wily leave a mrch worse disease than the one it is administered for, ‘ihe best recommendation we can give of it is, that it is now extensively prescribed by the medical faculty, who for- merly considered mercury the only cure for those com- laints. Sold, in single Hottles, $1 each ; in casvs of half lozen, $5, carefully packed, and sent to all parts of the Union. Office of the College of Medicine and Pharma- cy, 95 Nassau street. W. 8. RICHARDSON, M. D., Agent. or, THE CONCENTRATED EXTRACT OF SAR- SAPARILLA, GENTIAN AND SARSAFRAS, prepared by the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, es- tablished for the suppression of quackery. This refined and highly concentrated extract, possessing all the puri- fying qualities and curative powers of the above herbs, is confidently recommended by the College, as mfinitely superior to any extract of Sarsaparilla at present before the public, and may be relied on as a certain remedy for all diseases arising from an impure state of the blood, such as scrofula, salt-rheum, ringworm, blotches or pim- plez, alcers, pain in the bones or joints, nodes, cutaneous eruptions, ulcerated sore throat, or any disease arising from the secondary effects of syphilis or an injudicious use 0: mercury. Sold in single Bottles, at............ 76 cents each. in Cases of half-a-dozen Bottles, $3 50 » one dozen M4 6 00 Cc forwarded to all parts of the Union. N. B.—A very liberal discount to wholesale purchasers, Office of the College, 95 Ni 1 street. . 8. RICHARDSON, M.D., Agent. 0G MADAME NINON DE L’ENCLOS.—It is a mat- ter of history that this celebrated heroine was beautiful at the age of 80, that she still retained her charm of pleasing, and had her toilet crowded by young admirers, some of whom, we are told by her biographers, weve passionately in love with her. Even an Abbe in the bloom of life, was most violently amitten by attraction, and ardently desired her hand, which for the novelty of the case, she made him wait (he ignorant of her age) till she had completed her 0th year. The celebrated Donna Isabella, Queen of Hun- gary, is another instance of a woman retaining her beauty at an advanced period of life, viz : 70 years, innumerable instances might be quoted, but the above will suflice.— The grand secret of women resisting the ravages of time and pelt] a lustrous, dazzling, unwrinkled face, con. sists in a judicious and discriminating taste and skill in se lecting for use from the various cosmetics daily spread be- fore them, stich only as are prepared by competent and practical chemists. Among all none rank higher (or is more universally used,) than Dr, Friix Gouravn’s cele- brated Iranian Mepiextep Soar, a mild and innocent pre paration fiom oleaginous and medicated compounds, which effectually eradicates eruptions, tan, pimples, freckles, redness, spots and all cutaneous impertections, renders the most sallow complexion delicately fair, clvar, and delightfully soft, and,to the passé imparting a juvenile ploom. We anxiously caution the ladies against the numerous counterfeits attempted to be foisted on them, which will engender the very diseases they profess to cure. At 67 Walker street, first store rnom Broadway, is the only De- pot in the City. OG> CAUTION—The Genuine Da Macteat Pats Extractor to be had onxy in this city—remember oxty in this city—at Dalley’s agency 67 Walker street, first store rRrom Broadway, RY TO FAMILIES AND INVALIDS. Spohn’s Headache Remedy -w: pMaTisM—The Indian Vege re and permanent ible, but it will prove tr ac! ¥ Burns, Sone Eyes, Bavises, and other outward erup tions can be cured by the Magical Pain Extractor. ‘This salve should be kept in the house of e ‘amily. P'axs—The Hays Liniment never fa nd we war: rant it to cure any case. Dysrersia xir of Health, a sure remedy, otand makes the food digest, tue Ean—Nothing ever produced such a ess and all other complaints of the head as ’s Accoustic Oil. Tur Kast Inpta Harn Dye —warranted to color the Hair but not the Skin. The above articles onzy at 21 Courtlandt street, og. CONSTITUTIONAL DEBILITY CURED,—The fonic Mixture, eee by the College of Medicine and Pharmacy of the city of New York, 1s confidently re commended for all cases kgs? [etl by secret in dul e or excess of any kind. It is an invaluable reme dy for impotence, sterility, or barrenness (unless ing on mal-formation.) jingle bottles $1 each ; cases of halfadozen $6; care- fully packed and sent to all parts of the Union. Office of the Colloge of Medicine and Pharmacy. 95 Nassau street, 'W. 8. RICHARDSON, M.D, Agent. depend IFIC PILLS FOR THE CURT all mocnpurnient discharges rom the nrethra. e pills, prepared hy the New York ollege of Medicine and Phainacy, established for tho uppression of quackery, may be relied on as the most peedy aud eitect.al remedy for the above complaint They ere graranteed wo cure recent cases in from thres 9 tivedays, and powess a greater power over abstin ite lischarges and chronic gleet, than any other preparation it present known, removing the disease without confines neat from business, tainting the breath or disagrecing with the stomach, Price $1 per box. Sold at the Otfice of the College of Pharmacy and Me- licine, 9 Nassau street. 8, RICHARDSON, M. D. Agent