The New York Herald Newspaper, May 26, 1844, Page 2

W_YORK _ HERALD. E N ew York, Sunday, May 27, 1844 First Great Movement for the Presidency Mr. Webster tn the Field. A great mass meeting of the Whigs of New Jer- sey takes plece at Trenton, on Wednesday next.— (reat preparations have been made for the occasion. Mr. Webster has been invited, © be expec ed to be present, and address t)) enilied multi+ tude. The result of the Baltimore Convention, ob the 27th, will be known on that day, aud this great mustering of the Jersey men may, theretore, be re- garded as the commencement of the great contest for the Presidency. This will be a most important contest, and will, in many important points of view, differ from those which have preceded it, Public curiosity 1s be- ginning to be excited in relation to the topies which it is likely Mr. Webster will introduce. Mr. Web- ster fires the first gun, and as he fires, all the little guns wilifollow. Itiscertain Mr. Webster is lay- ing himself out for great work. He will give dig- nity and elevation to the electioneering campaign. We cannot-but expect that he will rise far above the mere personal allusion and personal detraction in which the lower order of orators and song writers delight to revel. Circumstances are cer- tainly favorable to the introduction of a new and better and more dignified system of tactics in this contest. The old topics of the era of 1840, with whose discussion such personalities and such abusive matter were mingled—the bank—distribu- tion—the tariff—have been worn tolerably thread- bare, so that the people are tired of them. Mr. Webster may, indeed, touch upon the currency question, necessarily always one of great public in- terest, and he may, possibly, also take up the dis- tribution of the land revenues as a means of resus- citating the broken States. But with respect to the tariff, we believe that that hap been settled for many years to come, and the discussions on it will take a new direction, that of international tariff treaties, or commercial regulations for specitic purposes, similar to that recently negotiated by Mr. Wheaton with the German Zoll-Verein. On this topic Mr. Webster may very possibly enter at length. It certainly opens up a wide and interest- ing field, and one, too, wnich Mr. Webster has made very much his own, ‘Then again, the one term principle, in favor cf whicn the Baltimore Whig Convention were so unanimous, presents another strong point. It is in- cumbent on Mr. Webster to press this topic on pub- lic attention. [t willbe one of the great subjects of the present Presidential controversy, and, ia our opinion, the most important of them all. By the adoption of this principle, an effectual check would be interposed to all that intriguing and corruption which have resulted in efforts to procure a re-elec- tion tothe Presidency during the last twenty years. Mr. Webster, too, has a personal interest in it; for according to all appearances, if Mr. Clay be elect- ed, on Mr. Webster's shoulders will descend the mantle of the succession. The public mind has designated Mr. Webster as the successor of Mr. Clay, and nothing can prevent it. In this view of the case, Mr. Webster may take up Mr. Calhoun’s recent diplomatic letter on the Texas question, Mr. Calhoun has an eye also to the suecession in 1848, and, of course, Mr. Web- ster will take issue with him on this Texas ques- tion, which is likely to be the great subject-matter of the contest for the succeeding Presidency, the tariff and ether questions being settled in the mean time. We mean to give, as usual, a better report than any of our cotemporaries of all these movements. Throughout the whole campaign, we shall repoit both sides impartially. We do not care who is elected, provided always, that we get a good, sia- ble, respectable, and wise administration of the gc- vernment—something better than that of Captain John Tyler. IMPROVEMENT oF THE Srry or New Yorn —Thhere are few cities that require, or where there is room for, improvement to such an extent as in this; nor where there are facilities for such im- * provement close at hand, at a very comparetive trifling expense, Tn London, just now, we see by the papers that they are paving the streets with granite blocks, ot about 18 inches long by 9 or 10 inches wide, brought all the way from the neighborhood of Aberdeen, in Scotland, upwards of 400 miles ; and yet this is (ound cheaper and better than any other sort of pavement that has been adopted for some years past in that country. Now, our streets, we will be bound tw say’, are in a worse state than any of those of London, and we have material for put- ting them into a proper state of repair, within a very few miles of us; yet it is not done. On Staten Island, within some four or five miles of New York, there is as fine a quarry of granite as ever there was in Great Britain—more than suffi- cient for all purposes required—and where it might be had for about half the price ; the expense of dres@ing or preparing the stones, would not exceed tat of England; while that of conveyance would not be more than five or seven per cent of the amount in that country. If there 13 any objection to adopting the granite pavement, on the score of the expense of dressing, the only thing expensive about it, its durability and comfort would, ina short time, amply repay for a little extra outlay at the onset. Even if the stones with which the land in Long Island is so plentifully scattered, were gathered together and dressed with a flat surface on one side, similar to what is done in many of the provincial towns in England, they would make a much better pavement than what we have at pre. sent, at a still less expense than the former; for there is but little doubt but that the owners of pro- perty in that neighborhood would be glad to present them gratis to any one that would take them away, as their land would be rendered much more valuable thereby. Surely this is a subject that is worthy of the early attention of our municipal authonties. The present state of the city is a known disgrace, and when the evil can be remedied at a trifling expense and little trouble, still more so. It is to be hoped that the corporate officers who have just entered upon their duties, will immediately turn their at- tention to this growing evil; if they do anything towards a remedy it mustbe for the better, for the condition of our streets cannot well be worse, par- ticularly the principal thoroughfares. Tne Natives in a Srew.—We are sorry to per- eeive symptoms of a breaking up in the new reform party already. It seems that strong resolutions have been passed in one or two of the wards, de- nouncing some of the appointments, for some rea- son or other. Now all this denunciation on the score of appointments, is very natural. Vor all offices of power and emolument there will of course be numerous applicants, and as only one can suc- ceed in each case, the number of the disappointed will be great, and they will very naturally fret and fame a good deal. But so far as the publie is con- cerned ,these disappointments and squabbles amount to nothing We trust that the new reform party wiil get through with their appointments as rapidly as pos- sible, and treat the disappointed hosts with appro- priate disregard. We reiterate our advice to them, to attend to mugipipal affairs as speedily as possi- ble. Our streets are in a shocking condition. The warm season has arrived, and a due regard to the public welfare demands the cleansing of the city from the accumulated filth of the last ten years We know the difliculties to be encountered by a new party on coming into power, but we hope tc see the whole machinery of reform put very speedi ly in active operation. Avotuer Cuance.—We have just had another change in the weather. Every other day the mer- cury runs up to a high point, and on the alternate days itisdown again to a lew point. Yesterday was the hotest day of the season. gs —Persons arriving in this country from abroad, cannot be too e tioug in forming acquaintances, or in selecting places whereut to remain either for a shorter or longer period. ‘There are a set of land sharks, who hover about each vessel on its arrival—and, not un- frequently, board it some distance down the river —and importune the passengers to take up their residence at the different hotels or houses they re- present, with no other intention than that of grossly imposing upon them, or, it is to be feared, a worse object, Which is not found out until it is too late to be remedied, and the unfortunate parties have lost theirall or near it—strangers in a foreign land, without a penny, and not unfrequently without friends to assist or advise them. ‘The mode of pro- seeding adopted by this set of robbers, is to ad- dress themselves to the passengers on their arrival, representing themselves as landlords or owners ef certain houses of a highly respectable character, which they get either one of the crew of the vessel, perhaps another of the passengers, or else some disinterested stranger on the deck at the time to vouch for, at the expense of a dollar or two, Terms are agreed upon between the parties, and every pains is taken vy the boarding-house keeper, or his ruaner, to get possession of the lugguge, which is speedily removed, and placed, not untre- quently, in some out of the way place, where the owner but seldom can see it, and ean only get at it with some difficulty. In a day or two, or when the unfortunate stranger is desirous of settling tor his board, &c., he finds the demand made upon him some fifty or a hundred per cent greater than what he originally agreed tor, and that the parties with whom he originally agreed were not the landlords or owners of the house, but merely run- ners, persons employed for the purpose of decoying strangets to these dens of roguery and impo- sition. Upon application to the ‘landlord, he is taformed that he knows nothing of the arties With Whom the terms were made, and that if he does, he (the landlord) is not bound Ly any eement or statements made by his servants, and impudently tatimates, that unless the account ren- dered be settled fortwith, an additional charge will be made tor storage of luggage, if it has not been already done. Under such circumstances what can the unfortunate s'ranger do; by some means or another the state of his finances and cir- cumstances are ascertained by the harpies around him; he, perhaps, is about to start, and paid his passage for some distant part by the railway or steamboat; or, if more fortunate, about to enter upon a situation which requires his immediate pre- sence. The demand now made ipo him is such as to almost deprive him of every dollar, and qu.te equal to what would have been charged by most respectable hotels in the town, with far superior accommodation, board, &c. {n vain he states all this, not one jot or tittle of the charge will be re- duced, and he may think himself the more fortu- nate if he is not grossly insulted or ill used by the same landlord, or some of his myrmidons, as we have known to have been done, while protesting against such gross imposition. ‘To settle this de- mand the last dollar is not unfrequently paid, and the unfortunate is. perhaps obliged to part with some of his remaining property at a great sacrifice, to carry him further, or for hisfuture support. Nor is this all. In his anxiety to remove his luggage, he forgets or neglects to examine it, to see that it isall right. Buta short time after shows him, his still greater folly in this respect, for he soon finds that some of his most valuable property is missing. {f he applies to those in whose charge he had en- trusted it, he is tola ** they know nothing about the missing articles;” ‘that they don’t know that he ever brought such property :uto the place;” ‘that if he did there were other bearders who had re- course to the store where the goods were depo- sited, and were as likely to take them as par- ties belonging to the establishment;” and, if the importunity becomes rather troublesome on the part of the sufferer, it not unfrequently happens thatrecourse is had to threats and violence to get rid ef what they term a “troublesome cus- tomer.” And this ke is obliged to put up with ; for what can a stranger do in a strange land, or even in his native land, without money or ftiends? Be- sides, if he was inclined to apply to the authorities for advice and assistance under such circumstances, —and no doubt it would be promptly inquired into and the parties looked after—peo,le, particularly strangers, are very reluctant to step forward in such matters, even if previous arrangements and circum- ances did not prevent them, considering that the first loss and trouble was quite enough. This, we know, is no uncommon way of pro- ceeding by some parties in this city; but for the honor of America we can say, that they are gen- erally kept by natives of the old country, and it is upon their fellow countrymen that they more free quently prey, in the shape of wolves in sheep’s clodung. There are several establishments of this description in this neighborhood, who employ four or five runners—a Jew, an Irishman, a native of Wales, an Englishman or two, who always manage to make it appear that they come from the same part cf the country as the stranger—and one or two natives. These are employed to decoy such par- ties from the different parts they themselves are more particularly acquainted with. Thus the na- tive of the Emerald Isle is assailed by the blarney of his countryman ; the Jew by its being shown to him how far his interest will be promoted by his so- journing where one of the tribe resides; the native ot Wales is also induced to go from a desire to speak in the ancient tongue of his country with a stranger at some thousands of miles distant from 1t ; and the Englishman from a love of talking a being with those from or near his own native place. But the poor dupes soon find that they have ‘to pay dear for their whistle ;” and the result is, in nine cases out of ten, as before stated. Much might be done by captains of veasels to prevent their passengers being thus imposed upon, by their not permitting such characters, for they are well known to them, to come on board. In- deed, there is little doubt, but the property lying about the vessel would be much safer if they were only toprevent them coming into contact with it. It is to be hoped that the authorities also will deem this evil worthy of their notice andattention. The placing of an officer or two at the different s'i upon the arrival of vessels with emigrants, would do much in preventing these harpies from imposing upon, and insulting strangers arriving in this coun- try; and, besides preseyving the peace in nan many instances, it would give the stranger a muc! better idea of our desire to protect him when on our shores, than at present he can possibly have. Lerrer rrom THe Mayor ro Bisnor Huaues. The following is a copy of a letter sent on Friday by Hon. James Harper, Mayor of New York, to Right Rev. Bishop Hughes, in reply to hiscommu- nication published on Monday morning last :— Mavon’s Orrice, New Youn, May 250, 1944 $ as ‘To tHe Rr. Rev. Brsnor f ? Rev. axp Dean Sin—My attention has been directed to aletter, bearing your name, and addressed tome, in the columns of the Courier and Enquirer. If there had been any thing in it requiring an answer from me, you would doubtless have thought it scree to send me a copy before publication ; and as yon did not, | am right, propebly, in Supposing that your exclusive object was to address the public. I perceive, however, in the first paragraph, that you have been threatened with personal injury, by one whose name isnot withheld fromfyou. This is a matter properly falling within my Mein, and [| have to request, therefore, that you will favor me with such information and evidence as may be in your power, available tor my official action in the premises. T have the honor to be, Very respectfully, your obd’t. serv’t, JAMES HARPER. Tue Tunearenina Lerrer To Bishop Hucues.— From the reply to Bishop Hughes’ letter, by Mayor Harper, which we give in another column, it will be seen that all possible means will be taken to as- certain the writer of the threatening epistle alleged by the Bishop to have been addressed to him by a ** Young Native American,” ‘‘ who signed his real name.” We shall thus, it isto be hoped, get at the trath, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, terious matter. in this alarming and m: Benerrr or Boraues! he beautiful and fas- cinating prima donnt, Borghese, who has been de- lighting the patrons of the opera during the past season, takes her benefit on Monday night. The bill presents great attractions. L’Elisire D'Amore will be performed, and between the first and se- cend acts will be given some exquisite morceaux, from that charming comic opera La Fille dw Regi= ment, which was, as every body knows, composed expressly for the debut of the fair beneficiary at the Opera Comique in Paris. This will undoubt- edly be the greatest house of the season. Sreep rrom Bosron.—We received from Adams & Co., at 5 o’clock yesterday morning, Boston papers of Friday evening. This isa frac- tion over twelve hours from Boston, over the Nor- wich road. Navan.—Captain Edward R. Shubrick, com- jes at mford—Opening of the Union Hotei—Great Dinner, Ball, dic.—A Multitude Welcomed, Fed and Fascinated. For some time past, the beauty—grace—chivalry. —the entire of the clité of society in that part of old Connecticut called Stamford, has been on the tip-toe of expectation (or the approach of an event, which has just come off with great credit to the parties conducting, and infinite delight to all par- ticipating in it. t The pretty, not mach talked of, but rapidly rising village cf Stamford, offers great attractions to those in quest of rural felicity—to all those who waat to leave for atime the turmoil and agitation of large cities, for the sake of health, p'easure, and tranquility ; aad, in addition to its numerous natural attractions, the enterprize and spirit of its peeps have added, in the construction of the New * Union Hotel,” the equally powerful motive to visit it—the comforts ot ** home, sweet home ” It is almost needless to observe that the tripdown the Sound from New York, per steamer Croton, a quick vessel, is quite delighttul. The distance to Stamford, about 40 miles, is just the thing. A more novel, pleasing, and varied landscape, cannot be presented, than mects the eye on either hand ; and if it were not forthe composure that is the concomitant of good treatment and a hearty wel- come, some regret might be felt that the me w Z too shortto enjoy the contemplation of the thouand: and one pleasing objects visivle on either hand in passing down to Stamford. ‘The “Union Hotel,” which has just been opened, with every promise of success, by Mr. Osborn, has been built at a cost of some $15,000, since Octo- ber last, by a company of the inhabitants, com- mendably zealous, and desirous for the prosperity of their promising town, and well calculated to fusther its progress. Whatever that progress may be, and none can doubt that it will be rapid, the “Union Hotel” will be adequate to supply the more extensive accommodation and varied wants of an in- creased community. Mr.Osborne has,with meritori- ous enterprize, been ata large outlay in its fitting out and arrangements; and an examination of the in- terior gives full testimony to his good taste and careful solicitude for the comfort of his guests,s well as the skill shewn by the architect, Mr, l’. P. Dixon, who did himself credit, but a short time before, in the erection of the Episcopal church at Stamford,as well ag others in various places. The rooms are large and comfortable, and so planned as to provide ex- cellent suits of apartments for families choosing this as a summer resort, or temporary residence, Ln the front of the building, three feec wide piazzas run the whole length , affording to any person ol the least elevated taste, a position whence to view the beautiful scene around with exquisite gout; and, if still ambitious of sac chit atower of 60 feet in altitude is at his service, whence he gan see all the fields, farms, houses, churches, wood, water hills, valleys, and the whole of that part of creation which is in sight—that’s fact. On Friday last, that is, May 17, 1844, toaspectator in view of the aforesaid piazzas would have been visible thereon, a mass of the citizens of Stamford such as has never been equailed on any similar oc- casion—such as was never congregated in honor of saint, sage, philosopher, or any one else—such as on no other pretence excepting the 4th of July itself; has ever assembled to j L'‘ The feast of reason, or the flow of soul.” It was one of the most cheering scenes imagina- ble, to see that assemblage. T’rom the top of the lofty tower streamed forth the national flag, high over various others, whose bright colors lent a bril- liant effect as they flattered in the wind. It was a regular gala day. The Union Hotel was opened— bright eyes were opened—men’s hearts were opened —shops, stores, houses, warehouses, were closed— even ’Squire , the lawyer, it was currently ru- mored, was seen to close one eye, a sure siga that he was throwing a glance for once at a neighbors’ affairs; for when at his own, he always kept both open. The doctors became impatient with their patients, and refused point blank to gild a pill, or compound a prescription ; whilst the cler- gy, toa man, mingled with the flock, whom mine host of the “Union” was aboutto lead into pastures, as rich and rare as the art of cookery could devise And here, let us not be forgetful of the high delight afforded by the band, composed of amateur musi- cians, whose great skill on their various instru- isents could have beeu the result of nothing else taan a natural taste and aptitude often not met, with in those who devote a life to the profession. To this good music the goodly company marched, on due summons given, to the dinner table, where upwards of 160 were seated without the slightest confusion—surround- ed by every profusion—upon which operations were begun without any preliminary allusion— save and except a blessing which was asked by one of the ministers, and which must have, been granted, judging from the good humor, conviviality, guiety, and right social feeling displayed by them during the whole ceremony, and which, we can vouch for it, Was obviousto any good nm tured and discreet observer, even belore the champagne had moistened glass or lip. We may here mention that J. W. Leeds, Esq., presided, and Col. John Dean, Major General Sands Adams, Capt. Wm Lockwood, R. L. Gay and Henry M. Mtitchell, Esqra., were vice presidents. This brings us to a very important part of the roceedings, a part which,commencing immediate- ly after the president had taken his seat, and grace been said by the Rev. Mr. Todd, embraces the whole of the sayings and doings until the aforesaid functionaries vacated their seats, followed by the company, leaving behind, of course,what they could not use. Thinking that an accurate report would be esteemed, of all the wit, wisdom, repartee—the lively jokes, anecdotes and narrations which abounded—we had taken a full stenographic sketch of the same, which invaluable paper we are hearti- ly sorry to say has been lost; but as most people are intimately acquainted with that somewhat fa- miliar and every day, but still welcome event, a good dinner, they will but require to stretch their ideas—to expand their notions—to give longitude and latitude to their contemplations—of the best they ever saw, taking particular care to have every thing on a four hnvdred mouth magnitude—and then they will be able to form a pretty accurate notion of that served up by Osborne at the “Union.” Promising to write out a fuil account of the matter contained in the aforesaid strayed, lost, or mislaid paper, if it comes to hand, (which is doubtful) we will take the liberty of hurrying on to the best part of the day’s proceedings. At about 7 o’clock, the approach to the “ Union House” was completely beset with vehicles ot eve- ry description, except sulkies, one of which, and the only one ~ put out of joint, we imagine, by the cheerful aspect of men and things, horses, wagons, carriages and drivers, and every thing—the horse run away with, and thus rid the concern of the only thing sour and sulky that appeared the whole day. The ballcommenced at haltf-past eight. There eould not have been less than three hundred persons present, the greater part of whom took an eager and cheerful part in the dance. It is with great plea- sure we state that a fair preportion were young la- dies; and, certainly more beautiful girls in propor- tion to the number, never gladdened the eye of mortal beholder, since the days of the Vestal Vir- ginss No wonder the citizens of Stamford had | the courage to build this excellent and spacious hotel, for it it be true that ‘none but the brave deserve the fair,” judging from the grace and come- lineas of the belles of Stamford, the men must be all heroes to be blest with the presence oi so much female beauty. Mr. Dodsworth’s excellent quadrille band from New York, was in attendance. Nor was there any greater lack of music than a desire to make the most of fleeting time. The ball went off in a most unexceptionable manner, and to the arrangements made_by Messrs. A. J Sandford, A. F, Ryan, and J. W. Leeds, as stew- ards, is this greatly attributable—arrangements which procured the utmost uniformity, regularity, and hilarity, until the very close, which did not take place until 5 o’clock in the morning; nor was it without reluctance that even then a separation took place, and put a period to a day that will be long and well remembered, as one of the most de- lightful that ever gladdened the hearts of the peo- ple of this rising town—ever animated her youth, or elicited a development of so much beauty, grace and excellence. * We cannot leave off withont recommending those who can make it practicable to visit, Stam- ford—above all, to be sure to call and see Mr. Os borne, at the ‘* Union Hotel.” Historica Sorree.—The beautiful mansion of Mr. Hickson W. Field, in Washington Place, was thrown open to the members of the Historical So- ciety and a large number of distinguished strangers on Thursday evening. About two hundred persons were present, among whom we noticed General Almonte, the Mexican Minister, now residing in this city, pending the pro- ceedings on the subject of the Texas treaty,Chancel- lor Kent, Chancellor Frelinghuysen, Hon. Millard Fillmore, Hon Joshua A. Spencer, Judge Oakley, the Hon. Alexander H. Bverett, Mr. Macready, President Moore and Professors Renwick au Hackley of Columbia College, Rev. Drs. Dewey and Wainwright, Chancellor Sandford, Hon. John Duer, several Professors of the University, Mr Geraud, Prescott Hall Sedgwich, and other mem berg of the bar, and many of our promiment mer- wander of the frigate Columbia, died on the 23d of | chants and most respectable citizens. Mareh, while that ship was on her passage from | Rio de Janeiro to Cadiz. He‘had a chronic affec- tion of the liver, whicli led to his death. Corurde —The students of Yale College med to their studies. Since their departure, four weeks ago, the odious law which disfranchised them has been repealed. They now enjoy the same rights and privileges guaranteed to all od eltizene by the Consti- tution.—New Haven Herald, Moy, These Historical Soirées are a new feature in the character of the Society, borrowed from, the learned and scientific associations of Europe, and will probably have a happy influence in bringing together strangers of distinction, and extending the interest felt in the institntion, Exront To ExoLann.—Barque Luzon, Goodrich, which cleared at this port on Wednesday for Hull, haa a surety 360 tons cattle bones.—Boston Transcript, fay 24, Methodist Episcopal Conference: At the usual hour on Friday, the Conference con- vened, and after the uguui services, proceeded to the despatch of business. The attendance of visitors wag not at all lessened. Bishop Waugh in the chair. ‘The report of the committee on the book con- cern was printed. 1t embraced a statement of the aflairs connected with the following periodicals:— The South-western Christian Adyocate, Richmond Christian Advocae, Pittsburg Christian Advocate, and Southern Christian Advocate. The report gave a favorable view of their funds and usefulness, and recommended their continued publication. Agreed to, The publication of the following papers was also agreed to :—The Christian Advocate and Jour- nal, the Western Christian Advocate, the Ladies’ Repository, and the Quarterly Review. fhe committee on scopacy submitted two re- solutions. One requesting the Bishop to appoint one of their body to preach the funeral sermon of their late superintendent, the Rev. Mr, Roberts; the other, intimating that there was no objection to Bishop Soule’s acceptance of the membership of the African Institute, if le felt disposed. 2 Another resolution from a_ special committee, recommended the purchase of the Northern Chris- tain Advocate from the Rey. J. G. Robie, for $2000. The next thing submitied to the body was a communication trom Mr. Crandall, praying their legislative action on the conduct of ‘Bishop Waugh, in having ordained to the ministry Brother Merritt, who was at the time a slaveholding elder, and knewn to the Bishop as such ¢ A motion was made to refer it to the Committee on Episcopacy, to which Mr. Sanford and Dr. Lucky objected. Mr. Cooren contended that the Comuittee was not competent to debate the matter, and moved that it be left on the table. Mr. ———- said in explanation, that at the time he was ordained, he had no slaves. Another member declared Hite. payee mischievous, and serene that the member should get leave to withdraw it. Dr. Sticen was of opinion that if the facts were such as dvclared by the petitioner, he hail failed m his duty, [Dr. 8. here read from the discipline, wherein it was provided that if any member or elder, &c.; knew any crime of which an elder was foe chargeable, he was bound to show it, and that the Bishop should not ordain such per- son until the impediment was removed,] The cause of complaint was within the purview of his duty, If he thought it an impediment (and that he did was upparent from his letter), it was his right end solemn duty to pro- test there and then against the ordination of a Kentucky slaveholder. But he (Dr. § ) thought the writer of that communication had some doubts about his being a slave holder, for he could not believe that if he had not, he would have refrained from his solemn duty in Dente ee against such ordination. He did not do his duty, and hi no right tocome here to arraign the Bishop; he was therefore, for putting iton the table. A Voice.—| am tor putting it under the table. ‘The whole business was leit on the table. Mr. asked leave to submit to the house a resolu- tion on a matter, at the suggestion of the trustees of the Church, and which deserved attention. It had been tre- quently shown by him that persons got up with their teet on the seats, thereby soiling and abusing the cush- ions; some members of their body were seen standing upon them, sometimes setting upon the backs of the pews, and mutilating and disfiguring them. He hoped this notice would be sufficient for all who heard him; and recom- mended Conference ty see to the matter. ‘The order of the day on BishopAndrews’ case was next taken up. The President stated that at the close of the previous session Mr. Cass had the floor; and that Conference had decided that, having been interrupted so frequently, he should be permitted to proceed with his address (his morning. e Mr. Cass—I know I havea right to the floor, but as! was so often interrupted I will not proceed, and I wish that to be reported as my speech. \ Mr. fiexcr rose, not with any hope of changing any person’s opinion, but thought it right to animadvert on one or two points, and On the manner in which the ques- tion had been considered. Some brothers had adopted what he would calla trick of oratory—a sort of legerde- main in logic, in starting abstract principles, and then bringing them to bear on this question, which had no more to do with it than tie law ofthe tides had with the polar star. That did mot prevent theirdanger—they were dangerous because they {ellin with previously conceived opinions. Things were brought together which had no connection. Whatever was said about expediency, it could not be overlooked that this was a practical, not an abstract question, involving the rights ot the whole Southern Preachers to the Ministry. {It did not affect the past, but the future, and its grand consummation, it the resolution passeJ, would be the disfranchisement of the whole Southern brethren, and the destruction of their privileges. He next alluded to the declaration of the Baltimore Conference, styling it preposterous, and bring- ing their Methodist discipline into collision with the law of theland. ‘The resolution tested a man's qualification upon an act which by by the law of the Jand he had no right todo. ‘The removal of Bishop Andrews was upon such a basis; and say what they would, the common sense of the country would consider it an infraction of the liberty and right of slave-holding members. It could never be if the people were applied to, and had ita origin in the minds of preachers of the kind’ St. Paul spoke of, as ‘intermeddlers in other men’s matters, and busy- bodies.” He would prefer New England should go, than that Conference should make a ruthless invasion of the rules of thechnrch- They would be glad to get rid of them—they were thorns in the flesh— (confusion) —there was no peace while they remained—let them go, aud peace go with them. (Laughter and interruption.) The Southern church had nothiug to fear. For her, cecession would be agreat blessing. She was not distracted by division, discord and ungoyerne’ feelings—she enjoyed green pastures—she lay by still waters, and the great Shepherd watched over ‘her. He asked would the Northern church get rid of their agitation by get- ting rid of the Southern church? He predicted that before ten years, there would not be one shred of Methodism among them; and that distinguished man, who now presided over them, would never have a successor.—Iteneracy would dic ; general superintending would die; the whole features of Methodism would go peace-meal ; and ministers would be seen standing about the ecclesiastical market-places idle—-(Emotion ;) and when asked, ‘ Why stand ye here idle?” they would re- ply, “Because no man hath Aired us.” (Laughter and considerable emotion.) Ifthey suspended Bishop Andrews it would bean anomaly ; they could give him nothing to do, and he would be ag a fitth wheel in a vehicle. If they did so, the days of Methodist unity were numbered. He asked, was it come to this, that afoul spirit had come up among them to blast and mar the blessed bread of Metho- dism? According to theirown showing, the chance of Bishopandrews was the best; yet they wanted to immolate him on the altar of expediency; and he asked were they to see their beloved Bishop sacrificed, without entering their protest? Were they to be guilty of that for the sake of the New England Conference? God forbid! Brethren might speak, decla m, and eulogise ; but still he asserted that the resolution would be an infraction of constitution- al right. He called upon them to hearken to him. These facts would go out to the world on their naked merits, and the simple fact was this, ‘Has neers a right to hold slaves under the decipline of the church.” If he has, how dare they put hands on the Bishop? He once more beg- ged the brethren to pause, to keep a good conscience and a pure heart; and not for the sake of expediency, sacri Aa ,®most ineretorious man, according to their own con- fession. Mr. Lonestreet took a long review of the Christian Church, its rise and decline through papal corruptions : pointed out the danger of innovation, from the gradual introduction of errors ; traced the working of the same among them; the necessity to take a firm stand. He had, and always would oppose change; traced the rela. tion of slavery to the Church, and the sufferings endured inthe South from a connection with it they could not alter by law; declared these resolutions untenable and uajust,and their arguments amount to the effect, that, whereas Bishop Andrews’ Church was unimpeachable, ardently beloved, zealous, active and self-sacrificing in the discharge of his duties, and kind to the slaves ; and whereas, there was no sin in the fact of holding slaves, or nothing inconsistent with the ministerial character ; and that nothing should be done to throw distrust on any preacher of the gospel, merely on the ground of being @ slaveholder ; nevertheless, inasmuch os the Bishop has married a Indy who owns slaves, which he has settled upon her, and which has rendered him obnoxious to the Northern Confererices; therefore, to preserve peace, and tor the sake of policy, resolved, that he be’ sus- pended from his ofticial duties until he suspend his slaves. Mr. L. continued to condemn the resolution at great length, after which The Sxcnrrany moved for an afternoon # after some discussion, was withdrawn. Mr. Peck arese not to reply tothe arguments of the last speaker, but for the purpose of repelling those charges against the North of trickery and legerdemain, and the irrelevancy of their propositions. He thought that the gentleman who made those charges, however learned, would have done better by giving a few speci- mens and facts, that would be worthy an answer. Al- though he was a man of learning, he regarded all that as merely a beautiful declamation. He had said the North took # false issue, but did not say what that issue was he said that the question relative to Bishop Andrews was taken up without a knowledge of the connection it had as a general precedent, and in relation to other matters. MWe (Dr. P) regarded it as a practical question ; he would not enter into law ; but beyond question there never had been sucha thing in the Chuich as a slave-holding Bishop before, and the question was whether that should be changed. The issue they took, se far from putting it on Bishop Andrews alone, was put upon it sge- neral merits alone. He hoped his more aged brethren, and those from Georgia, would not regard this matier a8 coming entirely from the north. ‘That of Baltimore w: similar in one point, but in one there was a difference. They said that slaveholding disqualified all officers ; we aay it disqualifies u superintendent. They would still ad- here to the Union and be united. He denied that it would be the disfranchisement of the whole southern preachers. The gentleman had taken a step inthe rear of attributing national results from natural causes. He (Mr. Peck) never heard such an announcement froma northern man, and he declared it in their name and in the hearing of that great body. On the slaveholding contro- versy they took their stand, and simply occupied the ground they dil at the beginning of the controversy, Mr Pecx continued to address the house in a very pow- erfal Leow s whicn attracted the attention of all, and fully fw a the imputations on the northern section of the Church. After he concluded the meeting anjourned. Saturpay, May 25. Immediately after the disposal of the routine business—the reading of the minutes of the last session, the presentation of reports, &c. the order of the day was taken up—the case of Bishop An- drews, Mr. Peex continued his able address. ie took a feel. ing review of the relative position of purties, and the threatening aspect of circumstances; the great success of Methodism, on which the hand of the Lord was visi ble, and he would not forsake the church, if by the pasa- ing of the resolution they returned to the state in which jon, which Methodism was and should be—disconnected with City Intelligence: alavery. He repelled the correctuess of the calls of Ruuo Gapesagan Tour men, or rather southern members to pause now, to pease when they it were arrested on ey by officers Stokel invaded d they had no to, and removed ‘Joseph for stealing ® watch ‘and chein, worth neighbor's land matks. He c for the right of a| ) from the ‘a lady residing in Eighth street. General Conference to elect thelr officers; and called upon is) ‘of it for $5. ‘These young delinquents are itto speak out en the subject; that the southern br fa the babi attired) of ‘entering houses feared an Tuite with the Bishop as menacing hy hall doors, anJif detected, or seen by any of the slavery, but ‘@ high compliment to the magnuoimity | fomily, to make pretence that they hadeither mistaken the of their motives. He vindicated the character of New | house, or some other frivolous excuse ir names are land us the birth place of many ot the brightest orna- iam Keanedy, John Burns, John Ward, and William ments of the Church, the land of the early me, of their fathers, and drew from all who heard him intense attention and not afew tears. _Mr. Pixner next arose. His speech was on the other side, very argumentative, terse, and graphic. He related how he a slavcholder, to prove that it did not al- ways depend on cheice, and that Bishop Andrews was not, nor desirel fo bea slaveholder, Ho declared that, although he had great courage, never knew what fear was—long among ladians, wolves and bears, yet he was scared by that movement. He said that doctrine new agitated was no part of the bone, sinew, blood, or muscle of Methodism, but a mere excrescence; and that their actions to se| the Church were as foolish as a man who would flay up hia body because of a seared finger, or likea butcher cutting up a sheep. He contended they ald not know what they were about—that they were going it in the dark; like cutting down a beautiful tree, because, through the mists of the morning, a spider’s web wasseen among its branches; or pulling ‘down a house because of: a rat-hole, and that in suspending Bishop Andrews, while they praised and eulogized him, was saying, Take this man, crucify him, but we find no fault in him.” A motion was mude to limit the time of the specches to fifteen minutes, which, after considerable discussion, was lost. ‘The meeting then adjourned. Vinux Temrs.—This violinist, it appears from the Concordia Intelligencer, has been giving a lesson to a Kentucky backwoodsman, who scraped a little, and who made one of many that visited him re- cently when he appeared in Natchez The tollow- ing is the particulars of the lesson :— In the mysterious hour of midnight he brought a vene- rable field hand into his bachelor purlor, seated him in the centre of the room, and bade him proceed with his magi- cal incantations ; something like “ boatmen row” was dis- tinguishable in the sounds, as the performer worked hig how, as regularly as clock work. ‘ Now,” said this modern Frankenstein, ‘throw a new spirit into your bow, imitate my poker and follow my orders, as you value your ears ; see here, work it up, and down, crosswi give ita lick back, now this way, go slow, go quick, smash down, the hairon all the string! give thet little one an over dose, fire away on thct wired one, keep it up, faster, you rascal, or you will get filty; now softly, quietly, you villain, shove up your left hand, chuck to the fiddle bridge, down again like lightaing, now this way, (flourishing the poker vertically,) now this way, (drawing it through the air horizontally,) now every way, you nigger, work as you would at a corn shuck- ing ; work, work !” All this while the master and the slave seemed to be in a state of phrensy ; the violin squeaked, bleated, groaned and whispered ; ‘all air, rythm or soul was absent, still on it went ; twenty calves with their maternal parents ab- sent could not have made the air more hideous ; @ pond of bull-rogs croaking for rain, or ten saw-filers joined in split-the-ear, would not have done more. The master spi- rit, the experimenter, the palpranbiese into the merits of Vieux Temps and Ole Bull was in ecstacy ; springing to his feet, he struck the fiddle bow into the sir with his saceptre, the poker, dashed his hand over a ihogrepls portrait of Paganini nailed to the wall, tearing it through thegentre, and called upon the great depattat to hear his own “ Carnival of Venice” excelled ; to behold all small Adlers eclipsed, and the secret of master fiddling given to e world. Brooxtyn Licut Guarps.—The ceremony of presenting a sword, epauletts, &c., to Captain Charles H. Pearson, asa testimonial of respect fromthe Brooklyn Light Guard, of which he is the commander, took place atthe National Hall, on Wednesday evening. The Light Guards were inan entire new dress, displaying good military taste and judgment. Quite a number of invited guests were present, and much gratified with the perfect manner of their going through the manual exercises. After the preliminary drilling, Gen, J. E. Underhill stepped forward in behalf of the Light Guard, and presented Capt. Pierson with a beauti- tul sword, epauletts and belt. The address was in the usual laudatory strain—or, I scratch you, you scratch me; and which was done by Capt. C, H. Pearson, with this advantage that he was biiefer, and did not come it quite so strong. The sword was a most beautiful specimen of workmanship, ivory handle, richly carved hilt, silver plated ornamented sheath, with the follow- ing inscription upon it :—‘¢ Presented to Captain Charles H. Pearson, as a testimony of respect trom the Brooklyn Light Guard.” The company afterwards repaired to the armory, where they enjoyed themselves much in the neval way for some time. O.e Bout, 1x. Boston.—This remarkable genius of the violin has fairly taken possession of the Bos- tonians. ‘They have become. musically mad, and one cannot now tell what they will do in theirfuror, [From the Boston Mail, May 24.) Ove Burt.—Two hundred people congregated in front of the Melodeon last evening, or rather yesterday alter- noon, before the doors were opened. There wes the great- est rush that has been witnesged since Noah left the Ark. [From the Boston ‘Transciipt, May 24.) Ote Buit’s Seconp Concent.—Another crowded house Jast evening testified anew to ‘‘the scasation” which this bird of Norway has deservedly created, ond again the persuasive notes of his instrument, now rising soft and sol- emnly, like ‘a steam of rich distilled perfumes,” now flowing forth into sounds, light, free and buoyant as ether; now, literally talking in melody, and now singing in “cadence sweet” such as Scott describes, as. “Like that wild harp, whose magic tone Is wakened by the winds alone,” have elicited the plaudits of an enthusiastic audience, each one of whom in realizing the elevating character of the music have acknowledged, we are sure, the truthfu)- ness of these lines in ‘The Task” of Cowper, in which the contemplative poet asserts that “There is in souls a sympathy with sounds, And as the mind is pitched, the ear is pleased— Some cord in unison with what we hear Is touched within us, and the heart replie Ole Bull brougnt forth certaintones last evening that we never heard before produced from the instrument— aurprisingly ¥eautiful they were, and beyond the reach of our art to attempt to describe. He was encored at ev: piece, and, willing as he express it in private, “to do all that his heart dictated his violin todo for the people,” he assented to a repetition, andthisin a manner, which by his renewed efforts to “excel himself” forthe gratification of his audience, indivated atrue gratitude which may be noticed as one of the high attributes of his noble and un- selfish nature. “ Of what great master are you the pupil?” asked we of Ole Bull yesterday. Pviuting upward with a look serene and almost holy, he replied—God the Infinite!” Con- tinuing the conversation fora space, we found that his mind was full of the omnipotent Power which had be- stowed such great gifts upon him, and that his soul itself was attuned to harmony from a pure love of nature, which love was rendered higher and holier, by entire reliance upon him who himseif is Love, and whois heard speaking throughout the Universe. Ole Bullisno common man, no mere musician ; he is more than thia—he is a being sim- ple as a child in his thoughts, but having a great soul, and possessing those endowments of intellect combined with high spiritual instinct which have taught him truly that the life of the stage—the fairy world of music and of song is not all life, and he endeavors to follow out every precept of Christian faith, benevolence and love to man, which the beautiful creed is own heart has taught him can alone insure a realization of “ the joys that shall be hereafter.” He is a simple, unselfish being, without a shade of envy to mar the beauty of his natural character. Ole Bull gives another concert on Saturday, and it is on that in compliance with the wishes of his friends e will announce another for Thursday next, for the bake! * » of the day of the Great Mass ‘Temperance Meet- 2 Many families and individuals from the country who have made arrangements for a visit to the city on that occasion, and who cannot conveniently come at an; other time, are desirous of hearing him, and should his engogements prevent him from ratifying this desire, it will be indeed a sad _disappointmen'. 'e have no doubt, however, that our frienda from the neighboring country may safely anticipate the pleasur' we believe that their expectations will be realized. Potsoninc rrom Eating Vacetaries.—Several cases of poisoning have occurred this spring, in consequence of eating roots found in the fields,particular. ly of the wild parsnip. The last number of the Minerve mentions a case which happened last week, in the family of Mr. Berthiaume of this city. Mr. B., his wife and four children, were seized with sickness and vomiting after partaking of a carrot which had been boiled in the soup. A child of threa years of age died, the others got well. Ki is mentioned that when the British army occupied Quebec in 1762 ome of the soldiers were seized with the usual aymptor f poisoning, in consequence of eating a root, which they tound in the fields in the spting, resembling the wild paranip. ‘The best way for those who go to mar- ket, is to buy their vegetables from the regular market gardeners only. r , May 23. Buoy Missinc.—We learn that the buoy which marks the position of the rock in the river channel, nearly opposite Van Wie's Point, is among the missing. This is a loss which ought to be supplied without a day’s delay. ‘The rock in question lies in a very narrow part of the channel, and it requires somecare to get by even when the buoy is there. But with the buoy away, the na. vigation is rendered both difficult J. ‘yen fort ult and dangerous.—Alhany Sreampoat Snaccey—We learn from the Caddo c tte, that the steamboot Hempstead, ©; i }, Was snagged on the 20th nit., near Sewell’ nal, in Red Bayou. She struek the snag on her starboard side, just abaft the hatch, and opposite to the boilers, It pene: trated her false side, staving her timbers and causing her to leak #0 rapidly ‘that it was found necessary to throw overboard ninety-veven bales of cotton out of 402 bales, with which she was loaded. The boat, for better security, was run into Caddo Prairie, where at last accounts she still is. The Littlo Yazoo picked up most, or all the cot- ton, and the Captain thereof intends claiming salvage. Mgtancuo.y Acctpent.—As some boys were playing in a deep excavation of «and, about seven o'clock last evening, on the Bowdoin estate, and in front of Rey, Mr. Kirk’s Church, where cellars are now being dug for the erection of houses, the bank overhesd fell in and literally buried two of them—a boy by name of Lor- ing, and one by the name of Samuel Aiken, aged 13, and son of Micajah Aiken in Friend street, The ‘ormer was rescued, bat the other was smothered.—Boston Times, May 24, No License!—The Board of Excise of this town, at their meeting yesterday, resolved, that they would grant no liquor selling licenses, for the en suing year.—Batavia Republican. v ‘Smith. The last name given! is presumed to be an alic They have ai! been commit to prison, and emcetthe'r arrest it hay beep ascertained that another valuable watch has been stelen by them. A Boston Prcxrocxet.—On nowy = abeut noon, as Mr, J. i. Ward, of No. 90 Milk street, ) Was passing from the Tremont Bank to the Shawmut Bank, his pocket bank bills of the former bank. was picked of $1850, in consisted of the following, one of $50. Joss he Part of those were sent by the for this city, and agents em; ed to ibate them in this cit Any the” marion ‘four, by sing them under the doors of those brokers whose estab- lishments might not be open. About 8 o'clock a been’ man, named John McDonald, into Mr. ache’ Exchange office, in Broadw: under How- ard’s Hotel, and presented a $1000 on the Tre- mont Bank! ‘Mr. Bache had been apprised of the rob- bery by the adroit manner in which the notice thereof had been communicated to him, and detained McDonald in custedy. Officer J. T, Smith was then sent for, and Mc- Donald compeyed to on ; and on being searched, a $50 ou the Trethont Bank was found upon him, and he is fully committed to unswor the grave charge. This is the same individoal who some time since was arrested for picking the pocket of a gentleman in New Haven, being at the time associated with the notorious C. C, Baxter. The} ody Lajas atthe ae bes oe procuring bail, fled. icDonald 18 young, bnt notwithstanding his age, bein, Jess than 30, has been twice in the State ann . A Daorren Cavont.—Some three or four weeks since, & notorious thief and pocket book dropper, named Dewitt Clinton Baker, committed a most brutal assault on one of the night watch attached to the Custom House, who observed him in the act of defrauding a countryman in the lower part of the city, and proceeded to destroy his sport, by taking off his victim. Upon this a scuffle ia and the dastard nearly bit off the thumb of the officer. John Low, a very efficient and worthy officer of the lice, this morning arrested Baker, and undauntedly rought him tothe Tombs” The charge is mayhem. Ho ig fully committed to answer, Bunouans Annestep.—Three mere lads, named Wil- liam Wallace, Williaza Smith, and Augustus Sexton, were arrested for committing a burglary in Newburgh, up the tiver. Officers Drinker and J. F. Smith, took them into custody, and after ior were committed, found that the had jointly committed a grand larceny in this city, steal- ing anentire new suit of clothes, worth $60, from Mr. George W. Patrick, of No. 391 Broome st. STEALING A LARGE AMOUNT oF JeweLRY.—-Last Thurs- day week a lady named Francis, who resides at No. 4 First avenue, had a trunk, containing spout eee worth of jew- lh cc. stolen from her. Officers Bird and Sickleshave ested three colored boys, named RobertWhite, Bowles alias Parker, and George Slocum, who no doubt stole the property. They are to be tried, at any rate, for the of- jence, A Recetver or Stoten Prozexry.—Soon after the three colored boys were placed in prison, it was discovered that et of their plunder had been sold to afemale named Mary jongherty, of No. 67 Deluncy street. She was also ar- rested and held to bail to answer. Steaunc a Warcn—A young man named William Ogle went on Wednesday last into the house of Mra, Mar- garet Cassidy, apd while there stole a watch of consider- able value, which at the time was suspended over the mantle, piece. He is arrested and fully committed for rial, A Disnoxest Gr -A female named Jane Stephenson was arrested by cflicer Bird. She stote $30 worth of jew= ellery &c., from John Smith, of No. 77 Orchard street.— Committed to prison to answer. Coroner's Office-—The Coroner, -in addition to the inquests mentioned yesterday, was called to hold another ona drowned person found in'the East River, off the Dry, Dock, or Novelty Works. His shirt was marked C. or G, M. but it is not known who he is, Verdict—"Found drowned.” Amusements, Foun Repivrvus—Yankex Hit Acain.—To-mor- row night the next lps of mirth and laughter com- mences, under the reign of Yankee Hill, the King of mirth, and grand locomotive panacea for the blue devils. He opens with a new cumedy, called Jonathan Doubekins, in which he personates a most laughable character. Afier adance, the lively farce of A Wife for a Day, which is followed by El Jaleo de Xeres, by Miss Gannon, and the whole concluding with the Burletta of The Fair One with the Golden Locks, Burton has here closed a most success. ful engagement, and next week opens the Arch street Theatre, Philadelphia, himself the manager. Mr. Conner last night played the Sable Moor, Othello, with an over- powering effect. We doubt if there be another living who can excel him in this character. He ought to go on and run one the wohle series of Shakspeare’s tragedies. He would draw a succession of crowded houses. Tue Cry 1s sti.t THEY Come.—The manager of the New York Museum, conceiving that a dwart, giantess, and eight performers are not sufficient attrac- tions for one shilling, has engaged the fat girl, fourteen ears old, who bE be 450 pounds, in additionto which the wonderful Orphan Family, or Penny-beg Minstrels ; consisting of father and mother and seven small childven, char the visiters with their peculiar vocal powers. The splendid paintings of the conflagration of the churches in Philadelphia, are also to be seen. The Manager auti- cipates such crowded houses, that he intends giving an sfternoon performance each day at 3 o’clock, for the ac- commodation of his kind patrons. American Museum.—We command by special edict, our readers, so many of them es can raise the fands, to visit this establishment du: the coming week. The manager has re-engaged the whole troupe of performers who have been so successfully catering to the public for the past week. The bill consists of the Orpheans, already well known as spendid singers ; Mr. Nellis, the man without arms, who peters extraordinary feats Great Western, the unrivalled cemic delineator of cha- racter ; Cerito, Mr. and Mrs Randall, (giant and giantess,) and the fortune telling Gypeey. Ifthere are those who have not heard the Orpheans, nor seen the giants, we bid them go! Performances at 3} and 8 P. M, Western Hurricanes.—The weather on the Mth inst., till four or five o’clock in the afternoon, was the warmest of the season. About that time a storm upon us with greater violence, and doing more damage than any which has ever preceded it in this place The damage is confined chiefly to the unroofing of build ings and the blowing off of chimney tops and battlements Among the buildings injured are the store and shed of Townsend & Lewis; the store occupied by Morgan & Co., William 8. King, J. K. Lockwood, G. B. Smith, and the unoccupied = of the building in which is Peck & Stapleton’s store. These were partially unroofed, as well as the Wesleyan chapel ; and seve- ral other uildings shared the same fate, the names of whose owners we do not know. Two of the chim- neys on Mrs. Hurd’s house, two.on Doll’s, two. on Bell’s, one on the jail, one on the house built by mae 4 Lester, deceased, and five or six on the large brick bleck corner of Jackson slipand Water street, were blown off. The entire roof, plates and beams were blown to the distance of several rods, from a small stone house belonging to 8. B. Caldwell, Esq., on the bay sboae, inthe Western Liber- ties. A new two story brick house, whose walls were up but not covered, was about half blown down. A barn, 10 by 16, belonging to A L. Davidson, was blown down , then blown up, and left standing bottom up- No life was lost, and but one person injured. This was a boy, who was somewhat bruised by the blow- ing over of a board pile. We learn that extensive damoge is done to the timber in the woods in this vicinity.—San dusky Clarion, May 18 ‘This tornado appears to have swept over a considerable portion of Northern Ohio. The Western Reserve Chroni cle, published at Warren, sa; Huge forest trees were prostrated to the ground, and me farmers had all of their woodland swept clean of its ‘anding timber. So far as we have been able to learn, nto ae of Farmington, Bristol, Mecca, Fowler and Bazetta, suffered most in this county. Fences were pros- trated in all directions, and some cattle, sheep and horses were killed. There were by Nie afew days since, that some persons were killed in Bristol and Mecca, but these, we are hoppy to learn, were not well founded— Most of the farmers to the north of this suf: fered to some extent; some of them severely.— A 3 pata from Bristol, informed us, that upon going out after the storm had subsided, every thing ap- Lepan new and strange; his fences were prostrated to he ground, his forest had disap) , and all in the space of a few minutes. A gentleman in Bazetta has fur- nished us a descri| of the effects of the storm in his immediate neighborhood, which corresponds go exactly with the accounts we have from other townships, that we do not deem it worth while to publish it It may, perhaps, be proper to remark, that in some sections where forest trees withstood the force of the wind,. entire sugar orchards were uprooted and destroyed. It is impossible to conjecture the loss that has been sustained ; it being divided among all those who are located in the section of country over which the tornado passed ; nei- ther have we yet been able to ascertain how far the storm extended. Darixnc Roxvery anp Ixcenpiarism at Bauti- moke.—On Thursday morning, about two o’clock, the dwelling of Mr. Victor Siratta, situated in the rear of Green Mount Cemetery, was discovered to be on fire, and the impression generally prevails that the building had previously been entered by burglars, and after perpetrat- ing their acts of robbery, set fire to the house. Mr. 8. on awaking, found the door of his sleeping apartment fasten- ed, suy to have been locked by the thievea—he es- caped, however, with some difficulty, out of the second story window. al Day Weatter.—This has been in some degree aremarkable spring. High winds and dry weather have revailed. Within the last two months, there has not Been rain enough here to wet the soil two inches below the surface. Vegetation of all kinds looks parched and withered, except where it is enlivened by the use of the watering pot.—Fayetterille North Caralinian, May 18. Tue Season.—There have been heavy frosts the present week at Albany, and in many places to the North, as well as in towns in our immediate vicinity, In Port land, heavy frosts on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.— Boston Transcript, May 24, . The weather for the last week has heen exceed- ingly cold. There was frost yesterday morning, and on Tuesday morning, of the thickness of a dollar. Vines and leaves have Leen affected by it. Yeeterday, however, the weather appeared more settled, and the sun shone out with warmth and brilliancy.— Montreal Herald May 23. ———— Breace in tie Guen’s Faris Feever.—A letter from Mr. Sherrill, canal superintendent, to the comptrol lor, dated Sandy Hill, May 23, 1944, says, « Phbabin in the forenoon, a breach occurred in the sluice around the upper lock on the Glon’s Falls feeder, at that place. 1 think it will not interrupt the navigation or the feeding of the Champlain Canal longer than 48 hours fiom thia morning.”