The New York Herald Newspaper, May 25, 1844, Page 2

THE FAMOUS EPISTLE oy THE RIGHT REV. HUGHES ADDRESSED TO His Honor James Harper, ON THE PHILADELPHIA RIOTS, TOGETHER WITH A SOORCHING REPLY BY JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Editor. ‘The Weexty Herat to-day contains the famous letter addressed by Bishop Hughes to his honor James Harper, Mayor of New York, on the subject of the Philadelphia Riots, their causes, consequences, incidents, ke. &c , to- gether with a reply to the same, by James Gordon Ben- nett, Editor, including an Arrexvix, containing a report of the political movements of the Bishop in Carroll Hall, im October, 1541, which led to the state of feeling that produced these riots, bloodshed, conflagration and sacri- lege inthe quict city of Brotherly Love. Price 6 cents per copy. ett NS HERALD EXPRESS FROM BALTIMORE. Meetings of the Great Democracie. THE RIVAL OONVENTIONS. CANDIDATES FOR THE NEXT PRESIDENCY, The Grand Faree of Tyler and Texas. On Monday next two National Conventions of the democratic party meet in Baltimore, to nomi- nate candidates for the next Presidency. ‘The first, or regular Convention, has been or- ganized by the friends of Mr. Van Buren, and re- present unquestionably the rank and file—the bone and sinew—of the old and young democracie, which elected and supported General Jackson, but was defeated by General Harrison in 1840. The ‘second, or irregular Convention, is a body of office- seekers and office-holders—mere camp followers after broken meats—who have been brought to- gether by the influence of Captain Tyler, and the operations of Captain Bob, both legitimate descend- ants from Wat Tyler, the famous blacksmith, who raised a rebellion against a king of England many years ago, and who had his crown cracked in a melée in London, which crack, many believe, is still an heirloom in the family of the Tylers to this day. The importance of these Conventions is so great, and the interest and picturesqueness of the scenes and debates are expected to be so marvellous and curious, that we have despatched several reporters to Baltimore, for the purpose of reporting them at length in the Herald, and particularly to bring on by Express the nomination of the regular Conven- tion. It will be interesting, above all, to know whom the regular ‘Convention may nominate. We be- lieve it will be Mr. Van Buren—others believe otherwise. The Tyler Convention will, of course, nominate Tyler—but that will be more of a farce than any thing else. On the result of these Conventions being known, the Presidential contest begins in earnest. It will be a fight—short but, sweet—and as matters now stand, the chances Of Clay and Frelinghuysen, In spite of locotoco pis Is sartainly a risin’, Imrroven Growrn in Porators—Nexr (over- nor oF New Yorx.—According to all appearances, Ex-Governor Seward will again be run for Go- vernor of New York in 1845, along with Harry We re-produce in our columns, to-day, the fa- mous report of the proceedings in Carroll Hall in 1841, on which occasion Bishop Hughes made the celebrated speech which laid the foundation of all the unhappy mingling of religious, prejudices and feelings with political affairs, that has produced such bitter fruits in this city and elsewhere. We give this report from the “ Freeman's Journal” — the Bishop’s own paper—a report which was sub- jected to his revision, and was published with his full approbation and that of his friends. And in paralle! columns we give the report which appeared in the Herald the same morning, by which every ports are precisely identical, with the exception of two or three words in the description of the ap- plause, and which were probably struck out of the both made by the same gentleman, as we have al- ready stated, and we now present the incontroverti- ble proof that they are word for word the same— t at the report which the Bishop has so distinetly and vehemently denounced asa “ burlesque report,” is, to the very letter, the same as that published in his own paper, after having received his sanction It will be perceived that the whole controversy on this subject hinges upon the accuracy of this those proceedings which it described—and upon the subsequent controversy and movements which grew out of the extraordinary politico-religious movement in Carrol! Hall in 1841. The whole force and momentum of the Bishop's letter is di- rected against the accuracy of that report. He says that that report was ‘the basis and the foun, tain” of all the opposition made to him by the newspaper press, and of all that which he desig- nates as “malignant abuse” poured out on him ever since from all quarters. Thus, with a degree of hardihood unparalleled, the Bishop, in ‘he full consciousness that the report wasliterally correct— that it had been made by the same gentleman for the Herald and tor himself, for his own paper—with all this consciousness, this Bishop, this holy man, this servant of the most high God, has, we say, the audacity to come forward before this commu- nity and declare, in the face of Heaven and all men, that his own report—the report which he had ordered to be made, and revised, and approved, and published—is a false, burlesque, fabricated re- port, ‘studded with ribaldry.” If ever there was an individual who has stultified, and disgraced, and covered himself with confusion, it is this same Bishop Hughes. All the other portions of his letter —his snatches of personal history, incidents about O’Connell, references to the American Republican meetings, and the various allusions to sundry names and personages—all amount to nothing. They are mere “leather and prunella.” The whole of this controversy rests on this point, and on this point alone. The Bishop has been convicted of uttering a deliberate—a most gross and atrocious falsehood. He has been proved to be guilty of circulating this falsehood through the journals of this city. And now we affix it up- on his forehead. We brand this burning disgrace upon his cheek, and dare him to come before the reader will be enabled to perceive that the two re- | report furnished to the Bishop. These reports were | report—upon the judgment of the public mind on | public in any capacity for the purpose of impugning the accuracy of the report which we published, and which we have shown to be identical with his own, This broad, incontrovertible and truly start- ling fact, sweeps away at one blow the whole of the Bishop’s elaborate superstructure of points and postulates, and propositions, and assertions, and di- alectics. It strips him of every rag, and exposes him in all the nakedness of convicted falsehood to the burning indignation of all veracious and hon- orable men. Such was the speech—such were the proceedings at Carroll Hall—and such the effect produced by Glay for President. He was formerly but “small potatoe ;” but, in consequence of recent agricultural discoveries in the growth of vegetable productions, he has now become, with the help of our culture, a pretty “« large potatoe,” and will ac- cordingly receive our support for next Governor. “ Willis Hall was named by the young men of Broadway House, but it was mere boy’s play—a frolic of a night. Mr. Fillmore has refused to run —and, hence, the field is clear for William H Seward again. Thurlow Weed and I mean to put up, ond putin this “ large potatoe’? against all op- position. The public school question is settled— the irish question is settled—Bishop Hughes has retired to the sanctuary—there is no knotty sub- ject to embarrass Governor Seward’s elevation ; and he is, besides, “take him for all in all,” » 2 man of a good deal of talent, and a good deal of liberality. There is only one thing against him that we know of-—it has been said that he has not so large a head as the present incumbent—but we hope that what the ex-governor’s head wants in_thick- ness, it has in length—and that dimension will just do as well for a chief magistrate. Wuic Mass Meetina in New Jersey.—Next Wednesday there is to be a Mass Meeting of the whigs at Trenton. Daniel Webster, Edward Stan- ley, and Thomas Butler King will be present and make speeches. We shall report “ Black Dan,” with all the chowder put in. By that day the Bal- timore nomination will be made and the game begun. Great times! Tue Jewish Festivities or tux Penrecost.— ‘The last two days have been grand holydays with the children of the tribe of Israel, it being the 8,156th anniversary of their reception of the law. The synagogues ure more than usually decorated on this occasion, particularly with flowers, being emblematic of the appearance of Jeru- salem between the destruction of the first and second Temples. The Rev. Dr. Samuel Isaac’s synagogue in Elm street, last evening, was decora- ted in most tasteful manner; the pillars support- ing the gallery, the candelabras, and chandeliers, and other parts, were all decorated with the most beautiful flowers, and around the base of the gallery were placed in vases some most delightful plants, giving the whole an ap- pearance at once novel and pleasing. This gen- tleman delivered a very eloquent, well written, and impressive address, in English, from the words of Isaiah, “House of Jacob, come let us walk in the light of the Lord,” in which he forcibly ineul- cated the necessity of their adhering closely to the doctrines and creed handed down to them by their fathers, and particularly admonished the young against being led away by what was termed the new lights of the present generation, at the same time strongly enforcing upon his hearers their duty as citizens, as being both pleasing to God and man. After the address, service was performed in the | Hebrew tongue, and the greater part of the audi- | ence being, evidently, of the Christian creed, its | novelty appeared to strike them very forcibly.— The building was crowded in every part, and sel- dom is seen so much female beauty together, both Jew and Gentile, as thronged the gallery on this occasion. The whole of the service was most pleasing and interesting. Papesrrianism.—Mr. Henry Stannard, the cele- brated pedestrian, has arrived in this city and taken up his abode at the United States Hotel. We un- derstand that he is entered for the grand foot race them on the public mind. All along we have con- tended that to this memorable movement—which it seems the Bishop is determined neither we nor the public shall ever forget—was to be attributed all those bitter religious animosities whiéh “have cha- racterised the last two or three years—that that speech at Carroll Hall was, indeed, as the Bishop, with more than his usual felicity of expression, has said, ‘was the basis and the fountain” of the “Native American movement” in this city —and that but for the strength of our city govern- ment, and the omnipotence of that practical good sense which characterises our citizens asa commu- nity, our streets also might have been watered with blood, and the smoke and flames of buildings con- secrated tothe worship of the true God, might have called down the powers of offended Heaven on maddened and infuriated mobs here as well as in Philadelphia. Bishop Hughes takes vast credit to himself that on his arrival in this city in his official capacity, he undertook to do something for the promotion of the education of the children of his parishioners. Well, that was undoubtedly a proper and a noble object of ambition. But subsequent events have shown that the aim and purpose of the Bishop was perverted toa bad purpose. If the public scheol law of this city required amendment—if it was un- just towards any class or sect—who dares to doubt that a rational and enlightened appeal to the good sense and moral equity of both parties in the Le- gislature, would have produced the necessary re- dress? But to prostitute this noble cause to the promotion of political ends, was utterly at vari- ance with all the ideas which we justly en- tertain of ecclesiastical propriety—it was dis- graceful—it was more, it was criminal in the highest degree on the part of Bishop Hughes, and never, never can he obliterate that disgrace— never, never can he get rid of that guilt. So long as Bishop Hughes conducted the controversy be- fore the Common Couneil of the city—so long as he sought in his own sphere, and by the only ap- propriate Weapons, reason and argument, to con- vince men of the accuracy of his views and the justice of his projects, he was not Jiable to censure. And se long as he thus conducted the agitation, Bishop Hughes received no censure from us. We might have differed with him; but we should, in- deed, have merited the full vials of his wrath, and that of all men, had we denounced him, or inter. tered with him, so long ashe kept in his own sphere, and within his legitimate limits, as the religious guardian of his people. But from the very moment when he first departed from the place of a Christian Bishop, and adopted the dis- reputable weapons of a mere political gladiator, from that moment he became amenable to the censure of public opinion, and from that moment we denounced him. We pointed out the inevi- table consequence of such conduct. We predicted that it would sow the seeds of civil discord—that it would break upthe old political organizations— | lead to the development of new factions, impelled by religious fanaticism, and end iu blood and con- flagration. And, alas! the accuracy of our predic- tion has been too painfully demonstrated in the course of three years. The conduct of the Bishop in 1841 gave the Irish a preponderance in 1842, which created in its turn a reaction in the American mind in 1843, resulting in the organization of the native American party last spring, and whose operations we have all seen. But all these movements, here ay well as in Phila- delphia, can be traced with the accaracy of ma- tor $800 over the Beacon Course on the 3rd of June, offered by the Proprietors to any one who will perform 104 miles within the hour. Several of the knowing gents. at a distance, think that Mr. Stannard will not take this purse without doing more than 104 miles within the time. Those who are desirous of entering for the purse must send in their names to one of the Proprietors of the course on or before the 28th instant. Low Farus.—It is said that the two Norwich boats, the Cleopatra and Worcester, have been purchased by a company in Providence, and will he run to that city in opposition to the Stonington jyoats. Fare from Boston to New York $2.60. thematical calculation, back to Bishop Hughes’ first entrance into. Carroll Hall as a political agita- tor, and the motives which impelled the Bishop then, can be guessed at now with a good deal of certainty. He was the first dignitary of the Catholic Church, in this free and happy land, that ever attempted such a movement, and we trust that he may be the lest of the same faith that may ever thus disgrace his holy calling. In sll these movements he has most wofully mistaken his duties. He has most wotully mistaken his po- sition in this city, in this country, and in this age. He has forgotten that he lived ina land of freedom and universal toleration, in a republic of intelligent he "middle of the 19th centivy.— Coming fresh from the seclusion of his clois- ter be imagined when he became a Bishop that he was living in the 4th or Mth century. His policy would, indeed, have been in keeping with the spirit of those dark ages. It is precisely similar to that conduet by which the priesthood destroyed the Roman Empire—decided who should wear the purple, and finally delivered that old, heroic nation into the hands of the northern ba‘- barians. It is precisely similar to that interference of the hierarchy in political affairs which over whelmed the ftalian republics of the middle ages with irreparable ruin. It is precisely similar to that conduct which lighted up the fires of martyr- dom in Smithfield and the Grass-market. It is | precisely similar to that course of policy which whitened the valleys of Piedmont with the bones of thousands slaughtered in civil war. It is pre- cisely similar to that policy which has torn and dis- tracted unhappy Spain. It is, in fact, the same ac- cursed interference of ecclesiastics with the aflairs of state, which has, in all ages, brought such dis” grace on Christianity, and crushed the liberties of mankind. Need we say that it is utterly at vari- ance with the precepts of Christ and the spirit ot his religion? No. We all know that it is in open and blasphemous defiance of the principles of Him who came to proclaim universal peace and good- will, as they were developed in his sermons on the mountains of Judea and on the shores of Gallilee. This has been the first attempt of the kind in this country. In Baltimore, in Philadelphia, in Boston, in New Orleans, the dignitaries of the Catholic church have acted with discretion and propriety, and Christian charity. The example of the venerable Bishops of Baltimore, the prudence of Bishop Hughes, ought to have instructed and warned him. But we have every confidence that this will be the last attempt on the part of any ecclesiasti- eal dignitary to meddle with the politics of any portion of the community. The sad _re- sults produced by it in Philadelphia, present a warning too impressive ever to be forgotten or despised. And now, in closing this controver- sy, and taking leave of Bishop Hughes, we would in all humility and in all christian love, advise him to quit the newspapers—to abandon at once and for ever the daigerous guidance of that demagogue-ambition by which he has been so wofully misled—and in all time coming to adhere strictly to the precepts of his Divine Master, by giving no offence to any manor to civil government, and in all respects to act in the spirit of that wise maxim—‘* Render unto Cwsar the things which are Cwsar’s, and unto God the things which are God’s.” Coast Survey.—The U. 8. surveying brig Wash- ing got underway from the Navy Yard, and anchor- ed off the Battery, yesterday afternoon, preparato- ry to service. The Washington is still under the command of our much esteemed and worthy friend Thomas R. Gedney, of the Coast Survey, who so modestly wears the laurels he richly deserves by the discovery of the main channel to our harbor. The management of the coast survey under such commanders as Gedney, cannot but reflect credit to government. His usefulness as an officer, and character as a man, not only endear him to the hearts of his brother officers, but have secured for him the regard and good-will of the mercantile community of this city and of his countrymen gen- erally. The following is a list of the officers of the W. Thomas R. Gedney, Esq., Commander; Lieutenants— Jos. C. Walsh, Charles Steedman, Alonzo B, Davis, Johu Hall, Roger N. Stembel, Francis Haggerty; Acting Mus- ter—S. Chase Barney. Iratan Orera.—L’Elizire d’ Amore was rejeat- ed last night to a crowded audience, and owing the betterand more judicious exertions of the com- pany, met witha very warm, not to suy enthu- siastic reception. It was principally distinguished by that unity of execution which contributed so much to the suecess of Lucia di Lammermoor, and which was very sadly missed last Wednesday, when every artist acted and sung for himself, with- out paying due attention to that homogenity which is the soul of every dramatic performance, and much more of an opera, which, contrary to custom, contains only one air, and entirely con- sists of concerted pieces. Borghese sung and acted with a very happy exuberance of animal spiriis, and spread over the whole performance the lustre of her bewitching talent. She availed herself throughout the opera of all the great resources of her brilliant vocalization, and it is therefore no wonder ifshe was overloaded with applause, prin- cipally after the pearly delivery or Una tenero Occhiata. Sanquirico as Dulcamara was in some way himself again; his acting was decidedly more buffo, and he sung likewise with a greater con amore. Taken altogether, his Dulcamara is very respectable, and there would be every reason to be pleased with it, if his masterly Bartholo had not raised so extraordinary expectations. Beleore does not appear to be a great favorite with Valtellina, who is very little above mediocrity in this pari. The fault is not entirely his, as the roulades whiek abound in it are calculated for the vocal agility of a‘Tamburini, but not for a singer, whose sole force lies in his portomento. Perozzi was very excellent as Nemorino, “chi non sz che sospirar, although the nature of his voice renders him more fit for the semi-heroic and mezzo caractere than for purely sentimental roles. The chorusses were very enet- getic, and the orchestra would deserve the highest encomium, if the accompaniments had been a shade softer. Theatricals, a. Cinti Damoreau and Artot were in Cincinnati on the 14th inst. Vieux ‘Temps is in Albany, but goes to Boston, where he will give his farewell concert on the S3ist inst. He is the next day in the Britannia for Liverpool. There is a Mr. Brough giving concerts in New Bedford, but we understand that it is not the well known Brough who accompanied the Woods to this country. Ox Butt.—This celebrated violinist continues to carry all before him in Boston. Never was an artist so run after, so idolized, so much talked about. pers are in raptures—they heart,” and can talk of not his ned The Boston pa- call him “the musician of the g but his “double shakes,” arpoggios, diminuendos, piccatos,” his np- bows and his down-bows,” his “bird notes,” his perform. ance on the base string equal ‘to a full, mellow voice at it's devotions,” together with his playing on the other strings “like ‘the united response of a congregation of worshippers,” his “beautiful piece of musical coloring,” &c. ‘To such an extent is the admiration carried, tha is said that a person afflicted with a rheumatic attack, ac- companied by fever, who attended his concert on Tues- Jay evening last, was entirely cured—that his perform. ance “acted like a panacea, and so warmed his system that he threw off much of his remaining pain “new man” com| ively. He declares that uu -playing has the same effect upon the rheumatiam that the fate of Orpheus had npon the mountains !” He proceeds thence to Providence. Avnany Tueatax —Mr. Russell, the spirited proprietor of this place of amusement, appears to be doing well. Yankee Hill is drawing respectable and fashionable houses, and appears to be quite as great a novelty now, with the Albanians, as he was seven years since. = To Brine THE Drowyep To Lire.—immediately, as the body is removed from the water, press the chest suddenly and forcibly, downward and backward, and instantly discontinue the pressure. Repeat this with- out interruption, until a pair of common bellows can he procnred. When obtained, introduce the nozzle well upon the base of the tongue. Surround the mouth with a towel or handkerchief, and close it. Direct a bystander to press firmly upon the projecting part ofthe neck (called Adam’s apple) amd tse bellows actively ‘Then pressupon the chest to expel the air from the lings, to imitate natural breathing. Continue this, at least an hour, unless signs of natural breathing come on. Wrap the body in blankets, place it near a fire, and do every thing to preserve the natural warmth, as well as to impart an artificial heat, if possible, Every thing, how ever, is secondary to inflating the lungs, (jg Send for a medical man immediately Avoid all frietions until respiration shall be in some degree restored. VALENTINE MOTT, Surgeon General of the American Shipwreck Society. Grose Bank Nores.—There are numerous fraud- ulent notes of different denominations, on the ex- ploded Globe Bank of New York, in circulation. Two men were engaged in attempting to plam off a well execu- ted issue of 2's, 3’ and 6's, inthis city, on Wednesday night; and one of the counterfeiters was arrested in Se- cond street, Softhwark, for offering one of the notes at an oyster cellar, This man, who called himself Adam Cooker, had two or three notes on his person when taken and was reen by the arresting officer to throw several others away, which were picked up ‘The prisoner wax knownto have had $100@ worth of the money in his pos- session. He was brought before Alderman l'alner, yes terday morning, and committed for a further hearing.— Phil. Times. May 24. Tue Kiye’s Evi.—A student of medicine from Horton, while attending the lectures in London, observed that “the King’s Evil” had been but little known in the United States since the Revolution. An Otp Bacuetor —A western editor, who is an old bachelor, rea “we never cared a farthing about Cig Tepito until we attended an old bachelor’s fune+ ral. grant that‘our latter end may notjbe like his.” received se- veral additional despatches by the Hualco, one of which we annex. Itis to be observed that in consequence of the recent attempt atrevolt at Ma- tanzasand Havana, the authorities contemplate in- trodueing free labor by degrees until the slaves be- come too impvtent tor mischief:— | {Correeponicnce of the Herald.) Havana, May 10, 1844. Further Particulars of the Insurrection in Cuba— Introduction of Free Labor— Trade— Theatricals, |. &e. Se | ‘Phe news of the day is, that the jails, fortresses, &c., in and about Matanzas, wards ot two thousand negroes and mulattoes, in: plicated in the late attempts at revolution. You have, no doubt, heard many wonderful, ‘‘raw head and ploody bones” stories, on the subject, but though bad enough, not by any means so bad a= represented. My informant, who lives in my house, arrived yesterday from Matanzas, and from having a brother-in-law an officer of dragoons, has had every opportunity of knowing. The reason why so many are prisoners in Matanzas is, the first attempts were made there. The court for trying them is sitting at that place, and all prisoners are sent there. ? ‘There has been a great number of wealthy free negroes and mulattoes arrested, and many of them flogged ; but I have not heard of any having been shot. Several engineers, carpenters, (whites,) have also been arrested as abolitionists. I eould give many particulars on the subjects, such as the names of various individuals arrested, &c, but as the government does not publish anything on the sub- ject, it is not prudent to do so. The result of this attempt at insurrection is, thatthe government have ordered all foreign free negroes and mulattoes to leave the Island in16 days from the date of the order, or be sent prisoners to the Isle of Pines. A society has been formed to bring out from Spain laborers, mechanics, servants, boys, as apprentices, have in the up possible; and last, though not least, the government of the Island of Cuba possesses suificient means to suppress immediately any attempt at revolutionizing, however formidable it may be, possessing, as the. do, aregular force of 12,000 excellent troops, with a very large body ot uniform militia. According to the returns up to the 30th April, the exports of sugar trom this port, this year, exceed the exports of last year, up to the same date, some 87 to 38,000 boxes; coffee in the same proportion There has been a decline of a real toa real and a half in the better classes of sugar. A new company for the Tacon theatre have just arrived—efficient in numbers, but, it is ‘“‘said,” de- ficient in talent. If so, it will be a great loss to the proprietors, who have leased the theatre for four years, at $20,000 a year. A company (joint stock) has been formed, capital $50,000, two-thirds said to be already subscribed, to build a theatre, with garden, &c. similar te ‘Niblo’s,” in New York, on the site occupied at present by the “diorama,” which is situated directly in the rear of the Tacon. is Max Bohrer gave his last concert on Wednesday night last. He has met with great success. ‘he drought is very great yet—great loss of cattle, scarcity of vegetables, the worm making great destruction in the fruit trees, We. ; P.S, The late aftair in Havana, concerning the death of young Murphy, has come to a close, but the authorities have not given their decision. It is thought that nothing will ke done with those con- cerned in it. Common Council, Boanp oF Assisrants.—The Board met last evening at 7 o’clo Petitions were received from a society of printers.pray- fa ae extension of the patronage of the Byard to that body, on the subject of the public printing. Appropriate- ly referred. i Petitions {rom inhabitants of Sixth avenue and Rivington street, on the subject of the Assessment for public sewers was received and referred. ‘A petition on the subject of assessments for the public sewers and grading of certain party of the city was re ceived and referred to appropriate committees. A petition praying that the necessary steps be taken to pases street near Water street, was received and re- ferred, A petition from B. H. Shepherd praying the Board to grant a lease of certain part of Brooklyn, where petitioner contemplates building a Ferry. Referred. A petition from inhabitants of the First Ward on the sub- ject of abuees on the part of the Lamp-lighter in the Eighth District was received and referred. Mr. Cranticx offered a resolution proposing that a com- mittee be appointed to inquire into the expediency of re- porting an ordinance ; for the repeol of all such ordinan- ces as invest the CommonCouncil wiih Executive powers. A motion i? let it lie * eae table was made and lost. The Resoultion was a R A Resolution making mae ion on the subject of the printing of the Board was offered. i 5 Mr. Cuarticx offered an amendment proposing certain restrictions in relation to the appointment of a Printer for the Board. | He was oppored t0 giving power to the Clerk to select a Printer and arrange ns he thought proper about the printing bills. Fic wrm anions to let the Board have the full benefit of anytreforms they might introduce ‘A resolution was oflexed proposing that B. 8. Whitney be appointed Avsistant Cler ta the Board in the room o/ Mr. Chadfield, who is hereby vemoved. A motion to iet the resolution lie on the table was of- fered. It was Jost. Mr. Cuaniiex passed high eulogy on Mr. Chadfield Itwasa desperate thing to remove a young man after drawing first upon his experience and using him, for the purpose of enlightening the Board. ? Amendments were offered proposing other candidates for the appointment. The candidates were B. S Whitney, Mr. Chadfield, and J.C, Blake. The vote stood :—Whitney, 9 ; Chadfield, 3; Blake, 4 Acommunication from the Board of Aldermen on the subject of paving the public streets and avenues was read The general suggestions on the subject of paving enc cleansing the public streets are highly creditable to the Board. nis, with regulations in relation to drivin, the public streets, will make the Corporation popular ‘Communications from the Board on the subject of pro curing new books of account, was read and referred. A resolution from the Board in answer to a petition from Captain Conroy, praying for permission to remove the remains of his son, ws read, and concurred in ‘A resolution of the Board proposing that the membors o! the Board report from their severai wards all abn which they may find out in their different lovalities, with all convenient speed. Mr. Cuantick offered an amendment proposing to sub stitute the words every two weeks,” for ‘all convenient spoed,”as it stood embodied in the resolution. Mr. € thdrew his amendment, when the resolution Was carried. Aresolution on the i a of improvements in the Brooklyn Ferry was adopted. ‘The Beardfhere withdrew, andjwent into Joint Ballot, after which they adjourned. General Session Before Recorder Tallmadge, and Aldermen Hasbrouck and Gale. Acting District Attorney. jis being the last day of the the Recorder proceeded to pas: on prisoners previously convict Waldo Reed, convicted of a grand larceny, in stealing © watch worth $100, was sentenced to the State Prison tor 2 years. Catharine Stewart and John Wilson, convicted of o grand larceny, in robbing a stranger on the “Five Points” of a large suin of money, were severally sent to the State Prison for the term of 2 years. Matthew ‘Tempany, convicted of illegally voting at the last charter election, was sent to the penitentiary for 4 months. Henry Allen, convicted of the same offence, was sen- tenced to the City Prison for 10 days. Madame Costello —James R. Whiting, Esq., the Dis- trict Attorney, called up and pressed on the sentence of the Court in the case of M He, convicted of a misdemeanor, in producing an abortion in the matter of Zulma Marache. Mr. Warner asked for farther stay o! proceedings, as ithe bill of exceptions had not been pre- pared. The District Attorney opposed the motion of counsel. The Court deferred sentence at the present term of the Court, but stated that on the first Tuesday of the June Term they should proceed to pass judgment, un- less prevented by an order from the Supreme Court. Charles Roper convicted of a petit larcency by his own confession was fined $25 Trial for Assault and Battery with intent to Kill Drake was then put on trial her the above offence, ins ed for a violent assault and battery, on William Budd on the 19th March last, at the Knickerbocker Hall in Thir- tieth street, near the Eighth Avenue, stabbing him with a knife in the right breast, inflicting a wound of consider- able depth and endangering life. It appeared from the de- positions of the complainant that having been thrashed about four weeks previously, he walked into the Knicker- bocker Porter House and finding accused there, he up fist and knocked him down, and the accused then drew a knife ‘on him and other persons, and he was stabbed. There were two other indictments against the accused for an as- sault and battery en two persons named Dodds, Several witnesses stated that Budd was the assailant, and used much violence on the person of Drake The jury found the accused not guilty, as the attack Peiproroned, and there was no evidence of an intent to . A nol. pros.The indictment against the prisoner for an assault and battery on Samuel Dodd, was abandoned by coneent. ‘Tho other indictment against him was for s!riking Wm Dodd. This was tried, and as the assault was fully proven, he was found guilty.— Not sentenced. A fourt ictment against the prisoner, who is charged with assaulting the officers who proceeded to arrest him, was, on motion, deferred, and the trial put down for the July term of the court. Assault and Battery.—Terence Smith, William Ross and David Williams were tried for an assault and battery on Thomas Moran, in April last, while he was attending Tompkins Market —Verdict, guilty. other Case.—Peter Van Sleight was next tried for an assault and battery on Moran. ‘The jury also found him guilty. The © sentenced all four of the prisoners to be con- fined in the City Prison for 14 days, Forfeited Bail.—William Wallace, John Mosier, John Hemmon and George Ostrander, severally indicted for an assault and battery, were called to trial. They did not appear, and their respective recognizances were ordered to be forfeited Illegal Voting.—Stephen McKay was tried for a misde- meanor, in voting illegally at the late charter election.— He first swore in his vote in the 2d district of the 11th ward, and again in the ad district of the 17th ward.—Ver- dict, |p y, and the Court sentenced him to the Peniten- tiary for «ix months, Court then adjourned for the term. to increase the white laboring population as fast #s | - City Intelligence. that ix worthy of record took p r wights were arrested and Ini me talcen to the Upper Police, and some had three A few emall Tux Coxoxex—This public functionar calls during the day. Apes to hold ari inquest atthe foot of Governeu: reat, on the body of @ man di in the garb of a laborer, found drowned in the East River ‘The 2nd was to hold an inquest at the foot of Pine street, on the body of a colored man, also found drowned. The was ‘nan aged man, who died suddenly at No. 85} Orange street. He was very intemperate, and was known by the name of Gilbert Johnson—72 years old. Supreme Court. May 24.—The Judges were occupied in hearing argu- ment cases during the day. Superior Court. May 24.—Chief Justice Jones and Judges Oakley and Vanierpocl were ocenpied during the day on urgument cases. e U. S. Cireult Court. May 24.—'This Court didnot siton yesterday. His Honor Judge Betts will sentence prisoners this day Cireatt Court. Before Judge Kent. : May 24.—Terry vs. Peftibone.—The jury will render a sealed verdict in this case this morning “ McGregor et al. va. Winhrop —This was an action of ejectment on thetitle. Plainuis had a brother, who in the year 1795 was possessed of certain property which he purchased from a party named Rhoals. The property so purchased (one lot) being a fifih portion of his holding — ‘The brother died in 1802 and left a widow and one son. ‘The widow survived biu but a few years—when she died, leaving one son, who, at the time, was seven years old. The boy was then sent to Liverpool, where be lived in charge of an uncle, until the year 1817, when he dis- appeared Up to the present time he has mever been heardof. Some time after his mysterious disappearance from Liverpool, a fine was levied on the property which rendered it liable in law. John McGregor, one of the plaintiffs, sues as heir at law. ) ‘The case was adjourned over to this morning. Common Pleas. 0G "ROM ‘THE REPORTS OF ALL THE A: rican Mastera who know Dunkerque, it seems that the general in the United States is, C03 as a smal! place for fahermen, edulttiggs ith safety any large vessel. As aship broker, I deem it my duty to evadicate this erroneous opinion, and to signallize the real .nportance of Dunkerque. ‘The Ist May, 1839, it was ascertained by a commission, composed of the ib Prefect, of the Mayor, of the Chief Engineer, of the Master lilot, and of the members of the Chamber of Commerce, that since the extension of the moles to low water mark, there is; now fifteen feet inside, in the still water, and twenty feet outeide, in the rongh water. (French’ measure—say about twenty-two feet English.) Dunkerque has a fine basin, where before 1814, and when it was 4 naval pi the trigates of the royal navy were along admitted. This basin is now open to merchant men. "The length of the moles is about two miles. (Say two- thirds of a league.) There is a light house, several ship yards, a pontoon, a careening place, and a stone quay of 5,500 feet in length. A. pilot beat cruises coustantly off Gravelines—30,000 souls of population, T hope the preceding description of the real position of the port of Dunkerque will dissipate all the fears which the American ship masters might have felt, who should be disposed to come to this port, which is now, aud by just title, considered one of the principal ports of France, from the great number of vessels of all nations which ar- rive here, and the progressive increase of the custom du- ties, which in 1839 amounte! to ten millions of francs.— Dunkerque, the 14th July, 1840 (Signed) SALOMEZ, Senior, Ship Broker, and ‘Tronslator of the Englisn Language. We, the undersigned, masters of American vessels, having arrived at this port, certity to the perfect correct- ness of the preceding. Dunkerque, the 24th July, 1941. (Signed) BLANCHARD, of the Portland, A. DRINKWATER, of the Trojan, D.-PRAT?, of the Norman, JOHN CUSHING, of the Maine, JAMES GILL, of the Rob’t Adams, PRESWICK, of the Jones. Nore—The original, in the hands of Mr. Salomez, Se- nior, bears the signatures of the masters arrived in this port since 1841. Suxpry Parricunans or tux Port or Duxxenque. 1,600 to 2,000 vessels enter annually in the port of Dun- Before Judge Ulshoffer. May 24.—Lingn Case.—Roland Gelston vs. Clement L. Dennington—This was an action of slander arising out of that bad feeling which too often prevails amongst rivals in business, The parties held under trustees the establish ments known as the “ Sailors’ Home,” and the “ Seamans’ Home.” An application for the appointment of Superin- tendents is always placed before a committee, who sit annually. Defendant, it was alleged, put in an affidavit before the Committee charging on the plaintiff “ unfit. ness” for the situation, Witnesses were sworn who proved the existence of the affidavit, which was not produced in evidence—a written poet, containing a memorandum of the contents of the affidavit, was put in and objected toon the part of the defence as not being evidence. The Court, however, allowed it to be put in as secondary evidence. Verdict—Nonsuit for defendant. For plaintiff—Messrs. Burr, Benedict and Bebee. For defendant, T, Brady and G. Gifford. Court Calendar This Day. Cincurt Court.—Nos. 1, 17, 60, 4, 6, 20, 36, 48, 42, 11, 83, 15, 16, 40, 28, 21, 2. A Stamrepe!—A novel scene’ was enacted in our village last week. Some dealers from the West brought up a drove of horses, 30 or 40 in number, before the Mansion House, preparatory to resuming their journey to the East, when a Span of young ones, harnessed into @ Waggon, took fright and ran off. ‘This started the whole drove, which rushed in a body over the canal bridge in Salina street, and went scouring down Water and Genessee streets with the speed of the wind, being joined on the way by sundry other teams belonging to people from the country, The wagons were soon made wrecks of, but the frightened animals continued their flight with unabated powers, until they mounted Academy Hill, at Lodi, and passed out of sight. Some of them, we learn, were ‘not overtaken until after they had reached Jamesville, seven miles distant.— Syracuse State Journal. Later From Vera Cruz.—By the Apalachicola we have news two days later from this port, viz. the 6th inst. Nothing very interesting was brought by her, except that three French frigates were daily expect- ed to arrivefrom the West Indies. ‘The unpleasant foel- ing between the French and Mexicans, regarding the re- tailtrade, had in no way subsided. The Yellow Fever or Vomito had made its appearance, but had not become epidemic, being principally confined to the shipping and foreign residents. A French brig of war, the Griffon, and an English frigate were lying inthe harbor on the bth inst.—N. O. Rep. May 16. Porrrica QuaRrELs.—-The Baltimore papers asys:—‘We learn that a circular has been issued by the Governor of this State, Francis Thomas, relating to some of his quarrels—among others,with Colonel Benton. The matter excites much interest among his friends in Balti- more, where he has been for some days past.” Amusements. _ . Mr. Pickerine’s Return.—To-night Mr. Pick- ering, an old favorite with the New Yorkers, who has now been absent upwards of eight years, kas return- ed, and much improved as. an actor. To-night he maker his appearance at the Chatham Theatre as Iago, in the tragedy of Othello, Mr. Conner personating the Moor, Mra. Preston Desdemona, and Mrs. McClure Em¢ the other characters sustained by the members of the ey cellent company. The performance will be a treat to the overs of the legitimate drama. After dances by the beautiful and eful Miss Gannon, the Burlette of the Fair One with the Golden Locks will be repeated, At- traction enough, sure ! for one night. Last Day or tHosk Kennesec Vocatists, the Orphean Family, at the American Museum.—Those who have not heard them should embrace this last oppor- tunity of doing so, and those who have will be sure to avail themselves of this last chance of hearing them again They give their concerts this afternoon at half ast 3, and this evening at 8, when Great Western, Mr. ‘ellis and others will appear. Mr. and Mrs. Randall, the Giant and{Giantess, will be seen as nsual throughout the day and evening. ‘The Gipsey Queen is ever ready for private consultations regarding past, present and future events. We predict u full house. Paintings. The administratrix, desirous to close the concerns of her late husband, Michael Paff—offers for sale three origi- nal paintings. 1st, the celebrated Qurxn EstHen, sup. plicating King Ahasuerns, by Vaspyxe. This painting is so well known that a description of its merits would be futile. It was considered by its late possessor his vxst. ‘That Europe can possess a cabinet painting of more exquisite merit than this, is doubtful—certainly not more interesting—presenting as it does, portraits 01 most eminent persons connected with the state and the arta. Amongst them is seen Vandyke, Rubens, Ti- tian, Paul Verenese, Rembrandt, Sir Thomas Moore, the two Miss Wartons, as train bearers, and others. 2d, The Descent from the Cross, by Remaxanpt. This painting requires nocomment. Suffice it to say, that it ie one of those which in Europe would certainly realise » very considerable price. 3d, The Holy Family, by Correcoi. This is one of the finest productionsof this great master. Tho depth tone, and transparency of chiaro scura is unequalled in this country: The above gems can be seen at the dwell ing of the administratrix, directly opposite the Greay- wich Banx, Hudaon street. They will be disposed of on reasonable terms. THE PASSION FLOWER—Morris & Willis will pubfish, this day, a superb double number of their beau- tiful Mirror Library, entitled ** The Passion Flower,” con. ining “ The Improvisatrice,” the “ Venetian Bracelet,” st Pleind,” and a number of other gems by M Landon. Price % cents. Also ready, The Monthly Ne Mirror for June—Part I[—embellished with four superb eel engravings, and a highly ornamental cover. Price 2 cents, Og- CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE.—We are informed thata highly respectable citizen up town, with his wite and four beautiful children, have been suffering dreadful iy ral days, under an infliction of that loathsome lisease known as scrofula, or barber’s itch, communicat- ed by the use of a filthy brush at ashaving shop. We withhold the gentleman’s name, from motives of delicacy, but would advise such of our readers as wish to avoid a similar occurrence, to patronise the new principle intro: duced by Phalon—-that of having a couple of baskets (some two hundred) which are thrown axide, and not used asecond time without a thorough cleansing. By this means you have your hair cnt or your head champooed without doing violence to the nerves of a clean and sen- sitive person. A private saloon is fitted up for ladies, at his entablishment, 214 Broadway, opposite St. Paal’s. See advertisement. REY. MR. SPARRY, OF THIS CITY, HAS used Dr. Sherman’s celebrated Worm Lozenges’ in his family with the most decided benefit. His children were troubled with worms, and a few doses of the Lozenges brought them away in large quantities, and rertored the children to the enjoyment of perfect health. He recom. mends them in preference to any vermifuge known being altogether the safest, most expeditious and cert in their effects, Dr. Sherman’s warehouse is 106 Ne street. Agents—227 Hudson street; 188 Bowery; 77 Kost Broa way; 86 William street; 139 Fulton street, Brooklyn ; Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia; and 8 State street, Bos- ton. 0G SAND’S SARSAPARILLA.—The remarkable transmutation which food undergows in the human sto- mach, have long engaged the attention of the chemist. — Some years ago, in Paris, some very interesting experi- ments were made in relation to the digestive powers, by introducing various kinds of food into the stomach of » boy, through an ulcerated opening communicating there- with. From the observations made a scale was formed, showing the facility with which different kinds of nutri- ment are dissolved in the stomach, and may now be found in the Journal of the Academy of Science. It isto be re- gretted thatthe operation of medicinal substances could not be tested in the same way, We have, however, in- contestible evidence of the salutary infltience of at least one medical preparation upon these organs and the fluids they generate, in its immediate and general effects.— Sand’s Sarsaparilla is that preparation. Frat once restores power and vigor to the stomach and secretory organs, causing them to produce healthy materials for blood, re- novates the whole system, and eradicates not only scro- fula and the whole tribe of eruptive diseases, but all thot Hi sf from imperfect indigestion and impurity of the ood, Pamphlets with full particulars, certificates, ke. can be had gratis of the rietora and their agents. Prepared and sold wholesale and retail by A. B. & D. Sands, wholesale druggists, 79 Fulton street, N.Y. Sold also at 273 Broadway; 77 East Broadway; and by drug- gists generally throughout the United States kerque. "AY fall moon they measure, at the bar, 7 metres (223 feet) of water, and at quarter moon 5 metres (16} feet.) ‘At Hayie they measure only 5 metres and 50 oF 60 centi- metres, about 16 to 17 feet. ‘The entrance to our port is easier than at Havre, where, when a vessel touches, she is almost invariably lost. ‘The same tide carries aship, with a favorable wind, to ihe naval Basin (Bassin dela Marine) and out again to sea when she wishes to sail. It is thus that American reseelay loaded and drawing from 17to 19 feet, enter the Basin, In all seasons two pilot boats lay in the stream, and fur- nish pilots to the ships entering the harber. ‘These particulars emanate from the Bureau of Messieurs the officers of the port. Copy of a letter of a Captain of the merchant service of 80 years sailing. There i roves for our port three pilot boats, weil manned. T vo cruise without intermission to the north of the country, for all ships coming from the main sea. The third cruises to the west of tl pert ‘and is nearly always found off Gravelines, outside banks. Ever vessel, of no matter what draught of water, can approac! to find her without the least apprehension. ip of 600 or 700 tons, drawing even 14 and 15} feet of water, can enter into our port two days before the new or full moon, and three cers after the ‘new or full moon. There is wanted for that the wind fromthe W. N. W, which is necessary to come from the English Channel. If, for example, the wind was N.E. or even E. it would make, perhaps, less depth, but there would be then more sea, for with those winds the sea runs higher, which does not hap in when the wind is W. and W. %. W. Ke situation of our port finds itself N. N. W. and 8. 8. E. Once near, the entrance is easy—once headed in, you immediately find there the meane to make fast the vessels entering, yawls well manned to carry the tow lines, and always haulers, in cass the wind should refuse an en- — The channel is straight and very deep, bottom muddy. If a ahtp cannot enter into the Basin with the same tide, which might happen from high winds from the W. and'§. W. there are found places for stranding, or births by the quay, in front of the Bureatt of Inspection, (the deepest part of the harbor, with soft, muddy bottom,) or in front of the Rue des Orbres, (‘Tree street.) where every vessel can lay without the least strain, From this last birth one cen at the next tide enter the Basin, with the help of one or two yawls, and there dis- charging, place all her cargo in front alongside on the quay, without obstruct the passage. The American ships of the great tonnage are con- structed, very generally, with flat floor-timbers and only draw from 15 to 16 feet of water—(Knglish measure, which gives a difference of about one inch to the foot) — the 16 feet English thus only give 14 feet 8 inches of France. I do not hesitate to tell you that in high water, when the sea takes the wind from the W. N. W. or W. there are at least 20 to 21 feet of Water at the bar; to de- duct, however, some feet for the rise. This is easily con- ceived. Ican cite you a fact. In 1812 I commanded, by license, the Alfred, of 550 tons burthen, fitted out at Bordeaux. By an unforeseen cir- cumstance I was obliged to change my course, and make for Dunkerque. My ship, sharp bottom-built, drew 18} feet of water. I had on ‘board 600 tons weight ; for this reason I was obliged to lighten in the stream, and to raise my ship to 149 feet of water. I thus entered Dunkerque, one day before the quarter of the moon. Very certainly ut that time there 'ya» much less water in our harbor than atthe present day, and the entrance was much more difficult, on account of the sand-banks which barred the passage. There was wanted the N, W. wind to make the truechannel. This dilficulty dres not exist any lenger today. Another proof ix, that the three masted American vessel, La Grange, Porter, master, loaded with Potazh, and with a draught of water of 13} feet, entered abeut two months since, when the tide was three and one half hours out (Signed,) MOREL. {G- DR. McNAIR’S ACOUSTIC OIL FOR THE Cure of Deafness.—The success that has followed the use of this Oil has gained for it a reputation never before equalled, although other articles have been advertised, yet the public are net satisfied, and the deaf are not sure of being cured, unless they get the genuine Acoustic, from 21 Courtlandt street. GG* PRIVA'E MEDICAL Al The members o the New York College of Medicme end Pharmacy, in returning the public thanks for the liberal support they have received in their efferts to ‘suppress quackery,” beg leave to state that their particular attention continues « be directed to all diseases of a private uature, and from ‘he great improvements lately made in the principal hos- nitals of Europe in the treatment of those diseases, the’ san confidently offer to persons requiring medical aid at- vantages not to be m in any institution im thie country, either public or private. ¢ treatment of the College’ is such as to insure auc every case, and is totally different from (hat » sous pracuce of ruining dhe constitution with mercury, au} in most cases leaving a disease much worsethan the vriginal. One of the mem- hers of the College ,ior many years connected with the arincipal hospitals of F jon from 9 A.M. to 8 P.. ‘Terms—Advice and medicine, $6 Acure guaranteed. Imporaant TO Covsrny Ixvavivs.—Persons livil ia the country and not finding it convenient to attend per- toually, can have forwarded to them a chest containing Ul medicines requisite to periorm a perfect cure by stating cheir case explicitly, together with all symptoms, time of vontraction and treatment received elsewhere, if ony ad enclosing $3, post paid, addressed to We 8. RICHARDSON, M. D., at. ftioe ond Consulting rooms of the College, 45 Noesaa mr urope, sttends daily for a consulta- fg- WE HAVE NO HESITATION IN SAYING that did the people only know the wonderful effects of Connel’s Pain F:xtractor in cases of burns, and all distre ing sores, bites and ulcers, they would never allow the solves be without a box of it on hand in case of need. The genuine is to be had only at No. 21 Courtlandt st — In Brooklyn, at 139 Fulton street. (G+ MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR AT DALLEYS aszency, 67 Walker street, first store from Broadway. DR. FELIX GOURAUD’S POUDRE SUBTILE will completely and anently eradicate superfluous howan hair from females) upper lips the hair conceuling @ broad and elevated forehead, the stubborn beard of man, or any kind of superfluous hair. Be sure to get the gen- nine at the original office, 67 Walker street, one door from Broadway. $1 per bottle; directions French and English. Agents—Guthrie, 4 Maiden lane, Albany; Myers, New Haven; Brown, 76 Chesnut street, Philadelphia; Jordan, 2 Milk street, Boston; Gray, Poughkeepsie; Green, Wor- cester; Carleton, Lowell; C. Dyer, jr. Providence; Mat- thewson, Norwich; Tousey, heater, N. Y.; Guild, Bangor; White, Malais, Can be seen and tested before buying. Proof positive this, and no mistake. ttg- GENTLEMEN DOWN TOWN IN WANT OF the famons Hunter's Red Drop, must come up to the Hunterian Dispensary, No. 3 Division street, and get the trne article, for we cannot move our Dispensary from its present location, as we are too well established among the mariner portion of the community, who immediately on their arrival home, come to the old place for the medi- cine that had years ago cured them and their shipmates. Better come up and get this medicine in the first place, than go elsewhere and have the rank poison of a certain disease driven in your systems, and your constitutions injured forever. and then, at , have to resort to the only medicine that will thoroughly cure. Full particu- lars and explicit directions accompany each vial. Price one dollar, and guaranteed to cure. Open at all hours, and the doctor always in attendance This medicine can- not be obtained genuine in Buffulo or Albany, N. Y., or Boston, Mass., or Charleston, 8. C. {1G- SPRING MEDICINE.—The condition ofthe blood at the expiration of winter and the unhealthy action of the vital fluid t in a proper state to resist disease ; nor are the digestive powers which are generally over taxed by an increased Leap in the cold weather, in their full vigor. To purge from the system all its unhealthy parti- cles and acrid humors, and impart to it a more nutritive character, to give tone to the stomach and expel obstruc- tions from the bowels—in a word, to purify and regulate the whole system for the campaign of summer, there is no medicine 60 efficacious as Comatock’s Sarsaparilla.— Price 60 cents per bottle, or $4 per dozen. To be had at 21 Courtlandt street. VELPEAU’S SPECIFIC PILLS FOR THE CURE of Gonorrhea, Gleet, and all mocupurnlent discharges from the urethra. ‘These pills, prepared by the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, established for the suppression of quackery, may bo relied on as the most speedy and effectual remedy for the above complaints. They are guaranteed to cure recent cases in from three to fivedays, and possess a greater power over obstinate discharges and chronic gleet, than any other preparation at present known, removing the disease without aonfine- ment from business, tainting the breath or disagreeing with the stomach. Price #1 per box. ‘ Sold at the Office of the College of Pharmacy and Me- dicine, 95 Nase atroet, W. %. RICHARDSON, M.D. Agent