The New York Herald Newspaper, June 21, 1844, Page 2

New York, Friday, June %1, 1844. Herald. Supplement. We are compelled to publish a supplement to-day in order to make room for the important fereign news and the numerous advertisements, This supplement contains the proceedings before the Court sentenciag O’Connell—his last speech— his first mass since confinement, and life in prison It also contains, in connection with the Herald proper, much other interesting matter relative to the movement in what is called the o!d world and new world. ‘The English News—The Texas Question in England and France, The question of the annexation of Texas to the United States appears to create a good deal of feel- ing and interest, both in England and France, &@mongst the people, and more particularly amongst ail connected with the respective governments of these great leading nations of the European world. The accounts received by the last steamer in Eng- land, communicated the intelligence that the Texas Treaty would be defeated in the Senate, and this seems to have rejoiced them considerably. The most interesting and important of all the ex- pressions of feeling on the other side of the water, with regard to this subject, is that which appears to have been developed in Paris. The French go- vernment, through the minister, Guizot, have de- clared iu the Chamber of Deputies against the annexation of Texas, and the probability is, that they will unite with England in opposing this mea- sure, and endeavoring to create feelings of hostility agaidst the Republic of the United States and the free institutions of this country ; because Mr. Cal- houn and Mr. Upshur have made the annexation question depend upon the existence and encourage- mentof slavery. In all this business it is very interesting and amusing to observe the conduct both of the British and French governments. It is well known how many countries, and how many different races of people, and on what flimsy pretences too, have been seized upon by the British government — Islands, kingdoms, empires, have been annexed to Great Britain on precisely the same principle that the highwayman appropriates the purse of the de- fenceless traveller, but no remorse of conscience, not the slightest twinge of contrition for the wrong- ful act, has ever been experienced by that grasping power. It is also well known to the world, that at this very moment the French government are busily engaged in an endeavor to annex Algiers tu the French empire, a vast expenditure of blood and treasure having already been made in the prosecution of that design, and all this for the purpose of obtaining possession of a nation foreign to their laws, institutions and religion, and separated from France by the great boundary of the Mediterranean. And yet boil: Louis Philippe and Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, com* torward before the world and complain, with most ludicrous so- lemnity, that the United States are about to annex to their broad territories a province which former ly belonged to them—which has been conquered and is at present occupied by a portion of their own race, and which is assimilated to them in law stitutions, and every thing, and separated from them only by a navigable river, which was intend- ed by nature fora means of communication and union rather than a partition boundary ! And what is the ground on which the French and British governments attempt to justify their insolent and inconsistent opposition to this great purpose oi the American people? Why their tenderness for the colored races of the South—their philanthropy for a race of people who are enjoying peace, com- fort and happiness, and a far larger degree of pros- perity than the masses of their own subjects? Never has there been more stupendous hypocrisy than this attempted before the world. What! the British government talk of right, and justice, and philan thropy—a power every inch of whose imperial do- miuin has been obtained by the most shameless vio- lation of every principle of justice! No. Lt is nor the extension or permanence of slavery that has aroused the philanthropic feelings of the British and French goveraments, and led them to oppes* the annexation of Texas. It is because they dread the growing strength of this Republic. It is because they can perceive that the United States constitut: a vast magazine of mind which will before anoth- er century begins, explede the witole of the Euro- pean despotisins. This is the cause of the outburst of mock humaaity—of hypocritical regard for the colored races of the South, with which the chief of the Eurepean powers seek to create hostility to our progress. Thus the war has fairl; begun. It is now a war of moral and political opinion. But the time is co- ming when the Atlantic ocean will witness a con- flict between the powers of the old and new world, such as has never been known inthe history of our race. With this country and its free institutions, the down-trodden masses of Lurope sympathise. But the royal and privileged classes regard it with dread, and hence the effort to prejudice the public mind on the question of annexation. give probably the fullest account that may be pub- lished in this city, of the seizure, imprisonment, and other matters connected with O’Connell, em- bracing a full report of the judge’s sentence, a des- cription of O’Connell in prison, at mass, and other interesting details conrected with his affairs. It was very often affirmed by O’Connell and his friends, that the British government would not dare to imprison him ; but all their predictions have, we now see, been completely falsified, nor can we per, ceive that this discovery has created any great ex citement. The people appear to take the matter very coolly. In England some of the newspapers, it is true, talk about the imprisonment as illegal and cruel, but the world, after all, seems to go on pretty much as usual, and as for the repeal agitation it ap- pears to have got itself tolerably well knocked on the head, and isin rather a comatose state, notwith- standing the attempt to give it a particular direction by a new address of the Repeal Association. The reduction of the repeal rent is very marked, and the chief receipts appear to come from this country. Heretofore, the state of parties in England hud given a permanence to repee! and O’Connell’s movements, to which, it would seem, the recent election on the free trade question, in Liverpool, would indicate some hostility. li there is to be any amelioration of the condition of the poor [rish people, or of the lower classes of England, Scot- land and France, it will be effected by a very dif- ferent process, indeed, from that which has now terminated in the incarceration of O’Connell, and never had any effect but to fill his pockets. Not the dissolution of a technical bond of legislative union, but a radical and complete revolution of the social framework, can benefit the masses who now groan under the tyrannical dynasties of Europe. Tue Puavetrnia Riors.—The account of these melancholy outrages has excited great astonish- ment in England and Ireland, particularly in Sre- land. The journals are filled with comments ex- pressive of surprise, and all the feelings naturally excited by such intelligence. All appear to be per- fectly thunderstruck at the state of things which has so suddenly sprung up here in opposition to repeal. They are not aware, probably, of the eauses of all this, but they soon will become aware of the origin of these outbreaks, which they com- pare, not inaptly, to the Lord George Gordon riots in London. Kae Apans & Co.—This concern are determined to beat every other express line from the East. Those who witnessed their enterprise yesterday were much pleased. From Nassav, N. P.—By the Stirling, arrived inst evening, we have received our regular files of papers to the 8th instant. They contain no news Vary Late prom Havana.—The packet Ade- | The Mass Meeting at Brookly ide, arrived yesterday, from Havana, we have Grand Procession= Adjourn received the tollowing by her :— Space of ground—Great excitement. Havana, June 10th, 1844. Dear Sir: Exports, with trifling alterations, are about the same. ‘The rainy season hus at length setin, thot effects; it will, however, reqnire a to repair the jamages the drought has occasioned, Ir is said b the country people, that the rain is do- ing as much injury to the catile as the drought, the wet grass producing dysentery, of which disease, numbers have died—it will take years to repair the damage done to the stock. Some estates have Jost as high as 800 head. In some places they have been sold at $1 per head, to get clear of thei, and in some instances they have been given away, ra- ther than their owners would see them starve.— The sugar remains on some estates, not having cattle to draw it toa sea port. Hundreds or rather thousands of small farinere are evtirely ruined.— Fruits, vegetables, & cattle destroyed, in fact every- thing, so much so that the government haye ordered thatatter the 10th July, rice, corn, flour, peas, beans and potatos, be admitted in all the ports ot the Island at half theusual duties. We in the cities may be said to be living on silver, such is the scar- city of vegetables uud meats, while the demand from the country has enhanced the value of allim- ported provisions. Rice, hams, salt meats and fish, are enormous, at least in the hands of the rewilers, while the searcity oi flour trom Spain kept that ar- ticle very high for a length of time. ; Our daily papersare all gecupied with govern- ment orders and account of haa in honor of the mother Queen’s return to Spain, Our Philharmonic societies? are giving brilliant exhibitions—-operas, serio buffo, and one of them has performed a comedy. The new Spanish com- pany are improving in public estimation, performing national operas, &e. The Diorama Theatre tas also re-opened. Arrests are daily made, and considerable num- bers of those engaged in the attempted revolution— nota word from the government on the snbject as yet. A thousand rumors are afloat, but, as I said at first, I would furnish you with many facts and not idle speculations or rumors, I abstain from giving you sie of them. Mr Ctay’s letter on the Texas subject hes been published, but as usual without a word of comment | brief address. Vice P’ ed, one from each w for * Polk and Dallas.” meeting what was done thereat, upon which Judge Downixo then one occasion. If this was approved of he called up which were heartily given by those present. ‘The reom now became densely crowded and excessive- ly warm. The Hon, HC. Moxrny, of Brookiyn, thencame forward, and was reeeived w: He moved that space near the City Hall, used as a hay m: they would have more room and more air. ‘This was car- ried unanimously, and the company, at the request of the officers, formed ‘themselves into a procession, headed by a very Cfficient brass band of music which was in attend ance, and proceeded to the spot named. ‘The procession was very respectable one indeed, and almost reached trom the City Hotel to the ground, and appeared to quite astonish the inhabitants by the number it consisted of, Ov the ground a temporary piatiorm was erected, upon which the officers and a is Were pla Upon the ontski of the meeting a large bonfire was made, which throw strong light npon the assemblage—showing a much grest- er masa of heads than we thought the whole male popu- Jation of Brooktyn consisted of. There could not have been fewer present than 5.000 or 6,000 persons. The Hon. H C. Moerny then presented himself to the meeting, and called upon ail present to respond to the Democratic Nominations at Baltimore ; aad proceeded to take a brief sketch of the public conduct of Mr. Polk ; and also to review the private lite of Mr. Dallas—showing that each were true and good democrats. The gentleman was listened to throughout with the greatest attention, and met with considerable cheering in various parts of his address, und at the termination three cheers were given tor Polk and Dallas. Mr. Steinnon, of Virginia, was then introduced to the meeting, which he addressed in a true Southern style. He said the democratic fag was now hoisted within plsto! shot of the whigs, and let them pull it down if they could or dared, (Great cheering.) He then proceeded with the nature and objects of the present struggle, went to Ro man and Grecian history for similes, passed a high eulo- gium on Martin Van Buren, Gen. Jackson, and their sup- porters, and classed J. K. Polk as next them in public esti mation, asa strict follower of Jefferson. He then drew a snd picture of what this country would come to if Clay was elected, and concluded by saying, that if the flag 0! his native land must fe, down, he would much rather see itsink in the blood of his countrymen while defending The Hon. Geo. Ratneun, of New York, next address the meeting in a humorous und brief speech, which eli ted considerable laughter and applause throughout. _ FurrHer Mexican News.—In the hurry ot look- ing over our files, brought on Monday by the Mexi- can steamer Petrita, we did not observe an official notice in the Diario del Gobierno of the 14th ult., in relation to the Congress which had been ordered to hold an extraor- dinary session on the Ist of the present month. The de- cree of Senor de Bocanegra, Minister of Foreign Relations, and which has been approved by Valentin Canalizo, the acting President, sets forth that the time of the Congress will be occupied on the following important points :— First. In receiving the oath of the Presicent, so that he can enter at once upon the duties of his office. Second. In giving to the Government the power to in grease the army, and furnish the necessary means for 50 doing. é ‘Third. In empowering the Government to procure ample pecuniary means, and everything else which may be deemed necessary, inorder that Mexico may recover ‘Texas and preserve the entire national domain. Fourth. In taking into consideration every thing that the Government may send to the Congress, to the end that the Republic may be secured and its independence and honor preserved. Such is the substance of the measures which will o¢ cupy the time of the extraordinary session of Congress 0 the first Jane. In the mean time, it was recommended that the deputies should hold preliminary meetings and consultations. ‘The special messenger of the Mexican Government, who went through vur city en route for Washington, met Santa Anna as he was coming down to Vera Cruz. The President was on his way to the city of Mexico. The Diario is filled, for the most part, with govern ment documents, and articles upon the all-engrossing sub- ject of the annexation of Texas to the United States. The Mexican editors, one and all, say that ‘Yexas always was and always shall be part and parcel of that Republic. and that the people will contend to the death before an inch of territory will be relinquished. Gen. Tornel has resigned his station as Minister o! Wer and Marine. A new minister wil inted on the arrival of Santa Anna at the capital. Much as they may talk in Mexico of another invasion for the recovery of Texas, we do not believe that any thing of the kind will be undertaken. The Voz de Michoacan gives the particulars of a suc- cessful balloon ascension at Paztcuaro, om the 15th of April, by Captain D. Benito Leon Acosta, a young Mexi- can, and the only one, we believe, who has ever attemptep auy thing of the kind. The eronaut was afterwards re ceived at the theatre with warm plaudits,—N, Orleans Pic ayune, June 12th. In answer to the question who was J. K. Polk, and what he had done, he gave a short sketch of his character, by showing what he was and what he had not done, in doing whieh he admirably contrasted the character and conduct of Henry Clay @ith that of J. K. Polk. The Hon, Sitas Wricur next proceeded to address the meeting, and was received with considerable cheering His speech was somewhat similar to that of the previou evening wt Castle Garden in this city. He was listened to throughout with the greatest attention, and in severa! parts received great applaus At the conclusion the cheers might have almost been heard all over the island. Resolutions were then carried unanimously responding to the Baltimore Democratic Nominatiun, pe also pledg- ing the meting to sygport it; and about 10 o'clock the meeting broke up giving three thundering cheer: for “ Polk and Dall Sporti ce. Beacon Course, Honoxen, June 19. This trot, announced to come off this day, ha: excited a considerable degree of attention, in the sporting circles of this neighborhood, as a trial of speed and strength between Americus and Wash ington; but as‘to the Cayuga Chief, previously.— No one for a moment thought he had the leas chance, indeed such an idea was laughed a'; not from his want of the necessary qualities to make him alikely winner, but trom his well known bad temper, and the ditficuly there was in making him go anything like decent; together with it being known that he had had little or no training, pre- viously—indeed he may have been said to have just come off the road. These things, taken toge- ther, rendered him no where, as to betting, 5 much so, that 100 to 5 was oflered against him, anc in some instances 2 to 1 that he would be distanced the first heat; but in either cases, such was the es timation in which he was held, that, there were no takers. When he came forward it was founc hat the Chief had other difficutties to contend with, in addition to the termer, that he had to draw i wagon after him of a much greater weight, thar either of the others, a common road, low built, wagon, the shaf!s ot which were too narrow for th: anual, and at alinost every step he took he struck the wagon with his hind feet. But notwithstand- ing this, the owner spiritedly went forth init. The betting on the other two was even, and a good deal was done; they appeared to be in first rate condition, and each of the drivers quite sanguine o} suecess. The following is the condition of the trot together, with the entries, andalse the order i which they were placed at the commencement: ir A purse of $300, mile heats, beat 3 in 6, to wagons, with driver, to weigh 300 lbs, G. Spicer, enters b. g. Americus--G. Spicer, white jacket, jack caj 8. Coop, enters br. g. Cayuga Chief—S, Coop, white jack- et, black cap. H. Woodruff, enters gr. g. Washington—H. Wooodruff, dlue jacket and red cap. After some five or six attempts, they went oft, Washington taking the lead, closely waited on by Americus; but when near the quarter the latter made one of the worst breaks we ever remember to have witnessed, whereby he lost upwards of ten seconds of time, and the other two had reached near the half mile, in about one minute fifteen se- conds, ere he was properly got to go again. He now looked very like being distanced, which Spi- cer endeavored hard to prevent, but in vain; he was some three or four lengths behind when Wash- ington reached home, the Chief about six or seven lengths after him. ‘This heat was performed in 2 minutes 37 seconds. , Some dispute was caused be- tween the judges and spectators, by not striking the flag immediately on the first, horse coming in, it not having been done for a few seconds after wards, which gave Americus a chance of saving his distance previous to the striking of the flag, and which he* did do, though it was evident to all pre- sent he was on the wrong side of the distance chair when Washington came in, and so the judges decided. ‘The betting was now 100 to 1 against the Chief; indeed it was considered as all over, and many persons withdrew, thinking there was nothing more to be done than to pay or draw. Not so the owner of Cayuga, he having obtained the loan o/ Mr. Spicer’s wagon, came to the scratch quite in good spirits, no!withstanding the jokes of several parties, which were plentifully showered upon him as to his chance, dc. ‘The Chief appeared well aware of the exchange of vehicles which had taken place, for he went better and quicker in it than he did in any part of the previous heat. The word having been given, Cayuga led away some two or three lengths in front, and kept this position until near thehait, when Washington came up and at the turn round the top lapped his rival, and they appeared, as they came down the straight side, to be abreast of each other. Near the three-quariers they both applied their whips pee smartly, and it was a most beautiful trot home, which Cayuga led by about two lengths, and considerable cheering, performing the heat in 2 minutes 354 seconds, which, we believe, has never before been done by any one horse carrying the same weight. For the third heat, the Chiei was somewhat ad- vanced in favor—the odds were 35 to 10 0n Wash ington, who led ; but at the bottom, the Chief made a very bad break, and bevore he recovered the two were very near if not quite a distance apart. Now Hiram tried hard to settle the matter at once by distancing his opponent, but when near home he had a bad break, and ran in some length, which helped his rival, though to the spectators it was doubtful whether he was distanced or ‘not. The judges also had their dovbts on the matter, and took some time to deliberate, and called from the grand stand two gentlemen te assist them in their decision—one of whom publicly refueed to give any opinion on the subject, as he had been betuing on the matter. This was us it should be, and i worthy of imitation by other parties of much higher pretensions in their sporting proceed ings on the neighboring Island. eatnally the judges decided that theChief was not distanced, which decision appeared to give satisfaction gene- rally. In the fourth heat Weahieges led, upwards of a length, but ere he reached the quarter the Chief came up to him, and they were breast and breast to the half, and round the top a most beauti- ful struggie took place, but they st'lb kept side by side, making one of the most beautiful trots sha was ever remenibered by the oldest sportsman on the ground, so even were they that at the distance it was quite impossible to tell if either led. The tret was continued thus home, where, and notwith- standing every endeavor on_ the part of the other, Cayuga came near a length in front, to the great surprise of every one present, and amid vociferous cheering. This heat was performed in 2 minutes 42 seconds, In the fifth heat, Washingion had the lead by about two lengths, but ere he arrived half way the Arrairs oF Canapa.—The Parliament re-as: sembled after the short recess on Thureday; and thongh it did not accomplish any striking act of gislation, the proceedings of the Commons may possibly have some useful effet. Mr. Roebuck “drew attention” to the position of the government in Canada; charging Sir Charles Metcalfe with gross violation of the principles of “responsible government,” and with ruling the province by him- self, destitute of responsible odvisers. In short, he represented Sir Charles as resorting to despotic neasures, which might hurry the colony into re: newed disorder. The attack had the effect of eli- siting a vigorous defence of the Governor General troin every side ; Lord Stanley, the Colonial Sec- retary, avowed that Sir Caarles had the full support of Ministers; Sir Robert Peel, the Premier, ratified the assertion ; Lord John Russell, the Whig leader ind last Colonial Seeretary, proclaimed his concur- rence with Sir Charles ; Mr. Charles Buller, the eivil Secretary of Canada in Lord Durham’s time, defended him ; and even Mr. Hume, “the friend ot Mackenzie,” allowed that his ewn_ correspondents, the ex-Ministers, who accuse Sir Charles, are not blameless themselves. Inthe course of the debate, some Well meant, if rather crude, speculations on “responsible government” escaped the lips of the’ leading officials, showing that they are at their stu- dies, and that they have learned more good than harm; although there may still be room for im- provement. But the unanimity of the opinion on the acual state of Canada—the calmness, the friendly feeling toward the colunists—the deliberate discountenancing of fantastic extremities, joined with eager desire to meet the colonists in accom- modating matters—can scarcely fail to have a salu- tary moral influence in the province.—London Spec- tator, June}. Meir Prisoners.—A. B. Laforge, one of the Meir Prisoners, arrived here recently from Vera Craz. Mr. is one of the sixteen who made their es. cape by digging under the foundation of the Castle Pe- rote, which he states it took two months to accomplish.— They made their escape March 25, 1644. After their es cape, they dispersed ia small parties of two and three and alltook different routes. Before Mr. Laforge left Vera Cruz he learned that five of the number had been retaken Of the three composing his party, one had been recap- tured before he reached Vera Cruz,jleaving only himself and another, who arrived at that place. The party of which Mr. Laforge was one, it will be recollected, wos a portion of Somerville’s army, from two to three hundred i under Col. Fisher, captured at Mier, Deo. 25 he v an General Ampudia, They charged the guard placed over them on the ith February, 1343 were retaken on February lath, decimated March 25, and seventeen of the nnmber shot. The names of the six wen who escaped with Mr, Laforge follow :~Francis Arther, retaken near Vera Cruz, Maine; Wiley Jones, left in Vera Cruz, Alabama; John R. Johnson, Virgini Cyrus K. Gleason, William Frinsley John Tro New Yerk; Jehn Tunney, Marylani » Kentucky; ‘Thomas Smith, Maryland, Georgia, Edward Keun, Tennessee; Richard ephen Goodman, do; Mr. Wright, do; Mr. Bunyon; the other two names forgetten. Mr. L. states that he does not believe thatthe hardsips to which the Texiun prisoners were exposed, could be justly attributed to Gen, Santa Anna.—Charleston Patriot, June 17. Revowvtion in THE Currency or Enotanr.— Sir Rober, Peel’s 1 plan of currency has been adopted without opposition, by both parties in the British House of Commons, and will no doubt be carried into effect. This system will gradually re- duce the circulation of all the provincial banks throughout the United Kingdom, and establish a general paper circnlation, originating in a single bank of issue. It is one of the greatest financial reforms of the age, and will demand fuil notice from us hereafter. Novet Entertarnment.—Mr. Blood, a gentleman of extraordinary talent as an orator,Zhumorist, and vocalist, has arrived in this city, and intends giving a series of ** Evenings of Irish Minstrelsy,” similar to those given by Mr. Lover, which have been so popular and successful in London. New Orrratic Company.—-A new troupe of operatic artists have arrived in this city, and com- mence a short season atthe Tabernacle on Monday evening next. This company is composed of the celebrated “ original Ethiopean Serenaders,” and who intend introducing a series of brilliant new songs, glees, and choruses, accompanied with the banjo, Congo tambo, and bone castanets. They must succeed. ——____ Stream Snip Hisernia,—This ship is hereafter to be commanded by Capt. Ryrie, lately of the Acadia Tur Srovins.—Mr. and Mrs. Seguin sail for Eng. jand in the Quebec this day. They intend return. ing immediately, with additional operatic aid, Ornraon.—The hee 2 ae which recently started for Oregon consiated of two companies, one com. manded by Capt. N. Ford, and the other Gen. Gil jam. Capt. F’s company contained 850 emigrants, and € G’s 323. Oregon will soon be occupied, whether Congress does its duty or not.— St. Louis Rep June 11. Tonnano.—A violent tornado has passed over he tracts of conntry between Bloomington and Cordova on the Upper Missleaippi, sweeping away houses, trees, of interest. Chief came up and led, but here he made a break, fences, &c. Many li d_ much propert; destroyed, brs dhl 7 | which he soon recovered, and both the horses yyed. gata = It was announced that a Mass Meeting of the Democratic party of the city of Brooklyn would be | held in the large room of the City Hotel, at half but moderately as yet ; the earth begins to show its | Past 6 o'clock last evening, but it was not until near i ‘cams of time | 80’clock that any business was commenced, when | Joseph Sprague, Exq, was nominated chairman, | for which honor he returned thanks in a neat, ‘euts were then appoint. » city, and one from | each townsh p in the county, together with seven Secretaries. Three cheers were then called for and given with great enthusiasm by the parties present It was then moved that the Brooklyn Delegate to the Baitimore Convention should report to the forward and said he had oheer- pported the nomination of Polk and Dallas. ‘The wuse he was a friend of Gen. Jackson and Mar- tin Van Buren,—a pure democrat, and au hovest man, (cheers;) the latter, because the democratic party felt ev- cry contidence in him, they huving tried him on more on the meeting tu give three cheers for Polk and Dallas, h considerable cheering. — he meeting should udjourn to the open ket, where came from thence down the straight side head and ead; butt the ftdges stand the Chief was-found to be wach in a similar position as in the former heat, having cpestoemneg the di ance in two min- utes 45 seconds It was then declared that the Chief had won the heatand money, and such a gen- eral shout a6 isseldom heard on a race course.— ‘The following is a summary of the running : Washington, .... Cayuga Chief. Americus .. s+ + wes Time, , 237—2.353—-2 40— 4d. A considerable sum of money changed hands on this occasion, and even up to the last heat and during the trotting of it, the odds were offered in favor of Washington. Ersom Races, Tuesday, May 21—The Craven Stakes were won by Mr. Fora’s The Odd, Mixture, (Abdale,) beat- ing c by Elis, Odesa, ¢ by Defence, Negress, Dulesman, 1 by Velocipede, Miss Wilfred, and Boniface. ‘The Woodcote Stakes were won by halt 2 length by Mr. Edward’s Full Sail, (Whitehouse,) beating Winton: an, Nereus, Chapow, Loadstar, and c by Jerry. ‘The Manor Stakes were won by Mr. Wilson’s Hampton, (Bowetzreeder,) beating Jamie bulshaw, Ellen, Bospho- rus, and Nubia, Wednesday, 64 | 22-—The latest betting on the Derby was as foilows to 4 against Ratten; 9 to 4against Ugly Buck; 12 to] agaiyst Running Kein; 13to 1 uguinst Or- tando; 17 to Lagainst Bay Momus; 18 to 1 against Lean- der; 25'o 1 against lonian; 25 to 1 against Qui Tam. ‘A protest had been entered against Ruoning Rein, op the ground that he is not the horse described in the nomin- ation, ‘she objectors were Lord Glasgow, Lord G. Ben tinck, Mr. Bowes, Mr. Ferd, Mr, Cookes, Mr, Crockford, and John Scott. ‘On the Monday previous to the race, Lord Maidstone entered a protest egainst bim and Lean- der, and it was tully expected that both cases would be gone into on their merits. Such, however, wast the fact; only the parties connected with the two horsea were led upon, and sufficient evidence adduced by them to warrant the stewards to permit them to stat. ‘The Densy Stakes, of 59 sovs each, h ft, for three year olta Sst 71b, fillies Sst 21b, the owner of the second to receive 100 sovs out of the stakes, and the winner to pay 100 sous towards the police regulation» of the course, Last mile and a half, (155 subs.) Mr. A. Wood’s Running Rein, by the Saddler, out of Mab, by Duncan Giay...... se evee(S, Mann) 1 mrt Peel's Orlanco, by Touchstone, out of Vulture, Colon test's lonian, by lon, out of Malibran, (G. kid- After a coup! der taking the lead at agreat pace, Che Ugly Buck third, and, in attendance on him, Orlan- do and Rattan, Running Rein lying in the wake of the Buck, and in his rear Rattan, Bay Momus and lenian,— This constituted the front rank {rem the beginning o: the race to the close. Leander made all the running fo: about half a mile, when, from some unaccountable twist his off hind Jeg breke between the hock and.the fetlock and he was shortly after pulled up. Running Rein now ran. through his horses, and took a decided lead, followed by Akbar’ and ‘The Ugly Buck who severally "kept their places round the turn, and until near the road, where both were unequivo. cally beaten, and Col Peel’s two were left to follow theis ader home. Orlando got within a length of him at th: distance, and making his effort half way up, slightly men ded his position, but without in any degree improving his chance for the race, here Rein retaining nis lead te theend, and winning easily by three parts of a length.— Orlando beat Ionian by about two lengths, and the latter Bay Momus by a neck. All were placed, a departur: from the ordinary rule, occasioned and justified by the protests lodged previous to the race. The Ugly Buck was abad filth, Akbar next at his girths, and Hatton se venth, the others beaten off. The pace was tremendour throughout. Value of the stakes £4,250. Shortly alte: the race the stakes were claimed by Col. Peel, on the same ground upon which the protests were founded, anc notice was given to the stakeholder not to pay them ove: to theowner ef Running Rein. The objection having been made after the race, the proof of disqualificatio: reste with Col. Peel. The Epsom Stakes were won by Lord G.’Bentinck’: Misdeal, (Rogers.) beating Isleworth, Venatrix, Broad holm, ond three othe! The Walton Stakes were won by Mr. Booth’s Camelino, (Sly,) beating Hashed, Venison, Audrey, and four others. The Burgh Stakes were won by Mr. E. R. Clark’s Lian: gollen, (Rogers,) beating Molly Mog, Era, and four others. ‘Tuurspay. —The sweepstakes of 60 sovs each, wer walked over for by Sir G. Heathcote’ Khorassan. The Sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 60 added, were won by Mr. Owen’s bc jby Clearwell, Nininka, (Kitch ener,) beating Isleworth, Falconer, and ten others. ‘The Surrey Cup was won by Lord Verulam’s Robert de Gorham. (Cotton,) beating Blackdrop and fourteen others. ‘The Sweepstakes of 5 sova each, with 40 added, were won by Mr. Dawson’s Dalesman, (Riley,) beating Nubia Chummy, Crocus, Broadholm, and Mountain Dew. Faipay.—The Oaks Stakes, of 50 sovs each, h ft, for three year olds, 8st: 71b each, the owner of the second horse to receive 60 sovs out of the stakes, andthe winne: to pay 100 sovs towards the pelice regulations of the course, Last mile anda half. (118 subs ) Colonel Anson’s ch f The Princess, by Slane, (F. Butler) 1; Lord Exoter’s b 1 Merope, by Voltaire, (W. Boyce) 2 Mr. Gregery’s black t Barricade, by Detence, (Marson) 3 There were twenty-two others started, which were no: placed. Charming Kate, somewhat againat the inclinatio. of her jockey, took the lead, followed by Barricade, Eme rald, All-round-my Hat, and Fair Charlotte, Merope, an The Princess next, and the ruck, thanks to the badness o} the pace, closely laid up At the Craven starting post Charming Kate retired, and the running was taken up by Emerald, Burricade, All-round-my Hat, and Fir Charlotte lying in her wake. ‘They ran thus to the turn, where Th: Princess meved into the third place, in which she con- inued to the road, and then, on Emerald’s retirement, she went in front, and, increasing her lead at the distance won in a canter by two lengtl Merope, ther on the whip hand, made an effort about a dozen stride: from home, and got up within a length, but crossed in the 3a few yards from the chair, and finished next the lower rails, she defe Barricade about a length. Julia, Coal Black Rose, and Bergularia ran in together a couple of lengths from the first three : nothing was within four or five lengths of the seconc ruck. The favorite was beaten all the way. The ipese throughout was very slow. Julia ran under protest fron: Colonel Anson, Mr. Gregory, and Mr. Oshaldeston, on the ground that she was not of the proper age. The Members’ Plate won by Mr. Dawson’s Lord Saltoun, (Riley,) beating Boniface, c by Defence, Rondo, ana four others. ‘The Derby and Oaks Stakes were won by Mr. Death's Misdeal, (Nat,) beating Bosphorus, Jamie Falshaw, Dahlia, Nizza, Camelino, and Broadholm. Leander was destroyed the evening of his accident and was buried the same night at Ashtead; and there, bui for a frolic, his rem: migot have reposed undisturbed until every one and every thing connected with him had passed into oblivion, On the Friday, however, Colone! Anson’s Filly won the Oaks, and the protest against Julia becoming a subjgct of discussion at a merry making o! Scott’s friends, at Leatherhead, in the evening, the con- versation naturally turned upen Leander, and the wine no doubt having had its effect, it was determined, “ by way of afrisk,” to “havekim up.” Acting upon the impulse the necessary implements were procured, the “where- abouts” discovered, and in a brief apace the grave of the unfortunate Leander was reopened, when lo! he was found to be minus the lower jaw! As this looked rather suspicious, the head was forthwith cut off, and on the fol lowing morning submitted to Mr. Barth e veterinary surgeon, of Dorking, who, after examining the horse's upper jaw, pronounced it ‘to be the head of a four-year- old. ‘This was droll enough ; but the fenniest part of the story remains to be told. The exhumation got wind, and before the day was over, Mr. Forth, the trainer of Mr Lichtwald’s horses, had declared in the presence of Lord Siradbroke, that he had been grossly imposed upon by Mesara Lichtwald, and that it was only the vicious tem- per of the horse that had prevented an earlier discovery of the fraud thut had been practised upon him. Messré. Lichtwald, the owners of Leander, have become non est inventus. Col. Peel, the owner of the second horse, Orlando, in the Derby race, has commenced proceedings in a court of law for the recovery of the stakes on the grounds previous- ly noticed ; and so great was the- reversion of opinion in respect to the grand question, that, instead of four and five, and, in some instances, ten to one, being on Running Rein, the odds were six to five that Orlando would even- tually get the stakes. To prevent the recurrence of such circumstances, the following notice has been issued by the Stewards of the Goodwood and Doncaster races “That no horse, whose professed age is suspected, will be allowed to start without a previous examination of his mouth by competent persons appointed by the stewards ; and, if not objected to until after the race, a similar ex- amination will be insisted upon ; and in case of resistance to such examination by the owner, trainer, or other per- son having charge of such horse, the stakes will be awarded, the race given to the secend horse, and the parties implicated im such fraud will be for ever excluded irom running horses at or attending Goodwood races.” Goopwoon, 1844 —'The Goodwood Stakes closed with an entry of 118—only two subscribers having omitted to name. ‘The nominations forthe Goodwood Cup are fifty. For the Maidstone Stakes of 15 sov. each, thirty-five. ‘Two of the most influential supporters of the Turf, in England, have died within a few days of each other; Mr. Thornhill, on the 29th ult., and Mr, Crockford on the 24th, the week of the Epsom Races. ‘The widow of the latter gentleman, immediately sent the amount of his lo: on the Derby,and other races of the week, to the stewards ai ‘Tattersall’s, to be puid to the winners. The Avcot Heath Racea commenced on the 4th inatant ; her Majesty Queen Victoria, had announced her intention of being present on two day Late rrom St. Domisgo.—By the Maria, at this ort, we are placed in possession of dates tothe 7th fet. from Port au Prince Nothing worthy of note had transpired. It was thought the present government would prove satisfactory to the people. ‘The late President, Ge: Herard, and his cousin, late Secretary of State, were ba ished by Lebaron ny afew sereues ivus to the sailing of the Maria, and embarked Hor Jamaica. The country had suffered severely for some time past for the want of rain, On the Ist inst it commenced rainiag, since which time they have enjoyed copioua showers. No domestic produce of any ameunt in Port au Prince ; the market was bare of every thing Coffee. very high, from $1250 to 13 50 per bag, costing on board 6 to 6} cents per pound, Span- isheurrency. Logwood scarce and very high. The mar- ket was well stocked with American produce, and com- manded but moderate prices.—PAil. Ing. June 20. Anotuer Duet Exrrcten.—The Cincinnati Com- mercial of Saturday last states that Mr. Hopkins loft that city on the previous day, after considerable prac- tice, to meet Henry Clay, jr., the youngest son of the Hon Henry Clay, at Aberdeen, just below Maysville, to fight with pistols at ten paces. Col. Throckmorton, of Louis. ville, Mr. Southgate and others are in company, and intend settling the affair if possible. This quarrel is said to have originated at Lexington, by young Clay calla. Hopkins aliar. Hopkins sent huivengerto which Clay replied that he was willing to apologize, that he had been hasty &e., but Hopkins refu the matter. The Com- mercial says that if he fights with young Clay he will “catch it,” for he is said to be as good, if not the best shot in Kentucky. City Intelligence. Police.Junz 20—Artxmetso Muapsa.—On Lacey Sed @ young man pained Daniel Carnavan, was returning from an alurm of fire with Engine Com y No. 46, he was stabbed at te corner of Bowery and ‘enth street, by some unknown person su] to be @ runner with Engine No 10, ani died yesterday from the ofthe wound, ‘Tho guilty person has not been ar but we believe the Coroner has called in the aid of some of the police officers to secure him. Marnuxit.—During the evening's amusements on W ed needay, at Peta William's Almucks, in,Osange street a co jored boy named Robert Matthews, ina fitol rage, pro duced by jealousy, rushed upon a colored sailor, recoutly discharged from ‘the Coustellation, named #3 Morton, with his teeth and toe uails, and bit the upper part of one of his ears off and threw it onthe floor. He was arrested yesterday and fully commutted. Bit mis Unpn Liv ovy.—One Charley Green had o fight with one Michael Barry, at the foot of Pike street, ‘and bit his under lip entirely off. A surgeon dressea the wound, and attem to replace the lip, but with wha success is yet to ascertuined. Charley was arrested and fully committed to answer the Keon od of mayheim.4 Snarcuep anp Grapsev.—A colored man, known es Samuel Brown, alius Johu Thompson, snatched a piece of cloth, worth $27 57, from the store of J. L Sackett, 317 joing street—was grubbed soon after. and locked up for trial. ‘Tuuxatexine 10 Muaper —One of the travellers, who calls himself Joseph H. Laug! bed at the Chat- ham street theatre on Wednesday evening forthreatening iO Cavtigd box door keeper, aud bound over to behave himseif. Upper Police OficesJune 20.—Tuert ov 4 Pro oxy Nors.—Johu H. Kirk was arrested charged with Jing a promissory note, valued at $177 27, belonging (o Wm. F. Purdy audJ. A'Snediker. ‘The property was (ound in his possession when he was arrested, and the rogue committed, Youna Hover Breaxen.—A boy named John Denike wes caught in the act of breaking into the house of Chris tian F. Buhler, 60 Fourth street, and locked up to explain or go to Sing Sin; 4 E'wWonas Srassxo—A fellow named Hamilton Pem- bleton stabbed a woman nawed Emeline Green with a kuafe, and’was secured and committed. BunGtany.—The store of D. M. Peyser & Co., No. 369 Broadway, was entered on Wednesday night, and a large uantity of Jewelry ke. stolen. This is the second time this establishment has been robbed by burglars. Coroner’ Office.—June — 20.—Drowsen.—Peter Hecker, u German, was accidentally drowned yesterday, at tie foot of Cortlandt street, He was at the foot of the pier which was wet,and while playing with his dog, aces dentally slipped overboard, ‘The body was recovered in about fiteen minutes, but life could not be revived. Fourp Drowaro.—The body of aman about 80 years of age, with dark hair, jean roundabout, and check suirt, was found at Peck Slip yesterday. Name unknown. “A Wartcunan wruien.”—The report about town yes- terday in relation toa watchman having been killed the night previous, was entirely ungrounded. No such transaction occurred that could be traced, Dovate Twins.—A colored woman in White street was recently delivered of four children at one birth—two girls und two boys—all doing well—tine, fat, bearty—mother in tip top condition. Artemrtep Svicipe or s Beautiyt: Gikt, AND HER Srpuction.—On Wednesday morning, a young woman of much personal beauty, was observed ‘on the bridge Jeading to the Franklin Baths, ut Castle Garden, and when near the bath she removed her bonnet, and plunged into the water. Several persons immediately ran to her as- sivtance, and in afew moments they succeeded in rescu- ing her from a watery grave, and she was taken to the room of Mrs. Thomas (the wite of the proprietor of the buth,) whereithe kindest attention was paid to her, and every exertion made to restore her, which was finally ac- complished. Ske stated that her neme is Julia ‘Ano Has Jeton, and @ native ot Vermont, aud 17 years of age ; and au orphan, without brother er sister, or friend, in the world, About nine months since she came to this city with an English family, intending to accompany them to England, and was boarded by them in a family amongst some milliners and dress makers in Grand street, who ul- timately persuaded her not to go to England, as she would probably bs neglected and left there helpless amongst, strangers. She then left and went to live with Mrs. Rhodes, a dress-maker in Grand street, near Goerck, where the remained until about two weeks since, when Mrs, Rhodes removed to New Haven, to mect her hus- band, who bad engaged in busin there, She then went to board with a Mrs. Knowles, who keeps the York House, a boarding establishment in Washington street, consent. ing to pay part of her board by working for Mrs. Knewles. She there became acquainted with a boatman named Jas. Harrington, who protessed himself her admir- er, proposed, and was accepted. On Saturday last, he cal led tor her, and she accompanied him to a house of ill fame in Elm street, near Pearl, where he said an Aldermae would jsoon come tu unite them in marriage. But he dia not come ; and by this false pretence she was induced to remain all night, and was seducee by Harrington, who then leit her in the morning, promising to return and mar- ty her, which he did notdo. She remained in the house until yesterday morning, when she was turned out of doors. She then went in search of her seducer, whom she found onthe Battery. He positively refused to marry her, and :desired.her to return to the house of infamy in Elm street, which she declined to do and left him. Seeing nothing before her but infamy and shame from which she conceived there was no escape, she attempted to destroy her own life, in the accomplishment of which, she woe happily prevented, ‘e have also received the following additional parti culars of this shocking case ef seduction :— Mn. Epitox—TIn jusiice to the deeply injured and home- less orphan, Julia A. Hazelton, you will please give the following an insertion, which will correct some state ments concermng her published in thes papers of ‘Thurs- day morning ; ist, The house into which he had taken her for the purpose, professedly, of marrying her, she left early Mon day morning voluntarily, instend, es was stated, turned out of doors. Qd. She ate nothing from thot time till after she war rescued trom the water, and was obliged after leaving the house on Monday morning to part with a memento of jew- elry which was given her by her last deceased parent, to procure a shelter for her detencelers head, as Harringto. had borrowed all her money, which was only 12shillings, the week after he first{saw her, which he haa never refun. ded toher. Sheasked him to purchase for her a spool of cotton (with her own money,) which she much needed, he promised to do #0, but never performed. ‘After Harrington had feigned to go for a clergyman to perform the ceremony at the house of his particular friend (the house of infamy in Elm street), he returned with an excuse that he could find none; he took from Julia her Bible, ond swore that he would marry her betore ten the next ——e He returned on the Sabbath evening to the heart-strick- eu girl ano destitute orphan, und offered to fulfill his pro- mise if she would consent to lead a life of prostitution and earn money for him, adding that one of the girls in the house whom his brother deceived had saved $460, which his brother could have at any time. In justice to my own feelings, as well as the community at large, | will further state, that the wretch, and seducer of this poor girl, whose name is James Harrington, re sides at Mrs. Knowles, 7 Washington street. He is about feet 6 inches in height, light hair and complexion, blue eyes and wears his heir long. I trust that the public au- thorities will look to this revolting case, and have him im- mediately arrested. He isa married man, and his wile has already entered proceedings ior a divorce, on account of his adultery and ill-treatment. I have received the ubove statement from the lady who has so kindly shelter- ed her in the hour of distress and affliction. JUSTICE. General Sessions. Before the Recorder and Aldermen Williams and Coz zens. M.C. Patenson, Esq., Distr Juxx 20.— Forfeited Bail — ed for apetit larceny, and Johu Snyder, against whom there are seven indictinents of the like character were call alto trial, they did not appear, knd their bail was there- fore ordered to be estreated. Samuel Smith was the bail for Snydextin the sum of $7000. Burglary — George Gullufield and William Brown, two colored men were tried for a burglary in the third degree, in breaking into the store of Messrs. Welch & Co , corner of Orange and Leonard streets, on the night of the 26th of May, and stealing therefrom a trunk containing $100 m gold coin and $46 in notes and silver. They were a rested in Jersey city and part of the money found upon them. ‘The Jury found the prisoners guilty, and the Court sentenced Gallafield to the State Prison’ for 3 years, and Brown for 2 years and 6 months. Incest and Rape.—James Priestly, a public porter of 38 Division street, was tried for the unnatural crime of In- ceat and Rape tupon hig own daughter, Jane Ann Prieatly, aged about 14 years. He was indicted for “ attempted in- cest” and “attempted rape” The little girl who is very g.od looking and was neatly dressed, appeared upon the witness stand at the call of the District Atterney, but gave her testimony with much distress, as follows :— Lam 14 years of age, and reside at 39 Diviaion street, with my fataerand mother. On the 2nd day of May last Twas sleeping in bed with my brother who is five years old; my mother was up stairs, and my father came between 10 and 11 that night; he went to his own bed and got out and came into mine; | was asleep when he got into my bed, but I was awake when he came home—I did not know who it was at first, bit when I felt of his hair I knew it was my father; I told him to get out, when he said he thought it was my mother; he got up and walked about the room and then come back to bed; he put his hands on my person and used violence towards me, but did not hold me to prevent my escape; I did not ory out asthere was no one to hear me; I gave him astrike with my foot and said father get out of bed; he then got up- ‘The Counr here remarked that there war not evidence stifficient to sustain the indictment for incest, but that it way merely an assault and battery. ‘Witness. -My fatherjand mother did not sleep together always; she was asleep up stairs; I do not know whether he was intoxicated or not; he is not generally very sober; I did resist ; he had his arm around my waist and that waked me up; hte finally succeeded and had connection with me. ‘The case was submitted under the charge of the Re. corder, who atated that the actual commission of the crime of incest, debarred a conviction under the indictment for an attempted incest’ The jury retired, and after an ab- sence of halt an hour, returned a verdict of “guilty of an attempt to commit a rape,” and the accused was re- manded, ‘This is certainiy a very strange decision, as the rape was fully effected and if appealed from will be set aside as illegal. The wretch should have been indicted for “in- Cr which was {fully proved by the testimony of the child, _ Grand Larceny.—Three colored boys named Robert White, Robert Bowles, alias Parker, and George Siocum, were tried on a charge of grand larceny, for stealing clo- thing, jewelry, &c., from Sarah Ann Francisco, No. 4 First Avenue, on the 17thol May. ‘The testimony against Bowles and Slocum was insufficient to convict them, but the Ju te found Bob White guilty, and the Court sent him to the House of Refuge. Trial far False Pretences.—Bower 8, Foster was tried & second time on an indictment for api by false pretences, from Corew &fHuntington, of aver street to the amount of $600, ‘The Jury in the previous care could not agree npon a verdict. The case was fully re- ported at that time, and it is therefore unnecet to re. publish it. Soon after the trial commenced, David Gro. ham, Esq, for defence, addres the Court relative to several points brs on the > Ri ceet erm, withdrawn and the trial 5 ‘The Court then sdjourhed ill hia morning at Ti o'clock. t Attorney. yneliue Dougherty indict Superior Court. June 20 —Wood vs. Rising —An to recover tha ~~ amouat of loss sustained on the resale of 200 bales of cot- ton, estimated at $1300, noticed in yesterday’s Herald — Detendant is a member of the firar of Rising & Harria, Wall street, which firm purchased trom the tif 200 bales of cotton at 94 cents cash in teu days, to A.C. Dean as ageat for Joseph Griswold, who, it was alleged ie agent jor the Griswoldville co'ton manufucturing company andso entered itin the memoranaum of purchase af wale. colton was delivered ay per agreement, when itturned out to bs a speculation entered into by’ Dean cither individually or collusively, in conjunction w Rising. It appeared in evidence that Griswold koew no- ihing of the transaction, snd it was pleaded for the de- feuce that Bean was aminor, and the plaintiff, floding that Griswold was not Spares: the sale, aad that Dean was a minor, sued the lelendant for the alleged frand. His Honor the Judge, in charging, commented on the allegation sct out in relation to the fraud, and directed the jury under three direct heads :— First, if Rising, for the urpose of peconety, Wood to the sale, or for any other fraudulent purpose held out to Wood the idea that the cot ton was bought ior Griswold as principal, knowing it to be Ctherwise—thus has he committed a fraud on the plaintiff which renders him liable in the action Second, it ia not necessary to charge a party with fraud that he should have been benefitted thereby. If a party hue been injur- ed by the wilful misrepresentstion ot another, he can maintain his action, though (he party misrepresenting has made nothing by it. ‘Third, if from the evidence the jury believed that Rising honestly supposed that Dean bought as an agent for Griswold @® principal, and was not to be the fact, his being mistaken in this particn- lar will not render him liable, Mere mistakes could not subject a party to the penalties of fraud. Kowledge and intention are indispensible in harges of fraud. ‘The jury will return « sealed verdict this mornlag U. 8. District Court, June 20.—His honor Judge Betts eat and ‘ in admiralty fora short fey this day. ach trea Common Pleas, Before Judge Ingraham. _Jusr, 20.— Thomas Narring ve. James Spencer—An a0- tion of assumpsit to recover amount of wale of house 219 Seve.ith street, as Compensation agreed upon between the parties. Plaintiff’ acted as agent for the defendant, end ia Selling the house it was agreed he should receive as bo- nus, anything over @ certain amount which the sale would bring. "The de'ence put in was, that the defendant was only entitled to his commission ax broker. ‘The jury will render a sewled verdict this morning, Circuit Court, Before Judge Kent, Suse 20.—Farmers’ Loan and Trust Compony vs. J. Jew- ett—An uu of assumpsit on a note for $5000, with ine terest. Verdict for plaintiff, $10,109 88 subject to a case to be made ont under the opinion of the court. Court of Errors. June 20.—Brook'yn Bank vs. Willoughby. This case re. ported in Tnesday’s Herald, is still betore the court Court Calendar. June 21.—Cosmmon Pixas.—Nos. 45, 61, 52, 63, 4, 65, 66, 87, 68, 59, 70 Surxnion Count.— Nos. 87, 16, 64, 69, 21, 63, 11, 41, 49, 61, 68, 31, 61, 71, 73. Cincurr Count. Nos 88, 118, 114, 115, 116, 120, 121, 123, 126, 127, 125, 129, 190, 131, 134, 195, 136, 128, 189, 140, 141, 143, 144, 146, 147, 151, 99, 162, 163, 194,105, Lod, 167, 168, 169, 16u. COMMUNICATION. To Eorron or rue New York Herarn Sin—The undersigned, alter takiag dioner oa Thurs day, 13th inst , at ‘1homas Day’s Purtle Bay Hotel, took a hoat from thereto fish in Company with a small boy named Robert Ellis. On going down the west side of the Island, about half way, | was hailed by two Arabs whom | presume to be guards of the Island, who demanded us to stop, threatening to fire if we proceeded farther ; where- upon I stopped and asked their reason lor so doing ; they answered by telling us to hold our damned lip. ‘The young lad became much frightened—and, te my aston’ ment, @ boat with the head keeper aud several men in and another with three deputy keepers came up. ‘They errested ine and the boy, demanding the paynter of th boat, which | handed to them. I then asked the hei keeper, whose name is Driggs, what we had done that caused’ him to arrest us; and he said that my oar had touched the shore, which | pronounced to be false and a lie, After taking me and the boy to the prison doors, he ordered his meniula to take charge of our boat and conduct much upon himself. Mr. Driggs remarked that he though us to the prison. In going to the prison, I chanced to muct ing me well, he told Mr. Driggs that he was taking too John Orser, formerly keeper of the prison ; know: he Brag right to take any one on the river, and wait er- ders from the Common Council—but he dared not further detain me, and I was released through the influence of Mr. John Orser. After reaching my boat, and finding that he had got hold of the wrong customer, he said { could depart if 1 chose. Om examining the boat after- wards, | found some of my fish were gone, and also two fishing lines. Mr. Editor :—Sir—I consider this an act of piracy of the most outrageous chnracter, by this keeper and his geputies 5 and I further consider them as mon unworthy to hola office under any government that Ged ever caused : man to live under. WM. H. MERRITT, No, 383 Cherry street. The above communication was published in the New York Herald on the 16th instant, end since then perceive that the fellow Driggs has published a denial of a portion of the charges made ogainst him, in a paper called the “Ci- tizen,” in which he endeavors to justily his illegal, mean and cowardly conduct towards ‘the undersigned. My character and position in sn ty 18 100 well known,among all acquainted with me, to need an explanation or defence f any assertions coming from such a contemptible source, t there are those with whom Iam not acquainted, whe may have perused his tedious prosy column of nonsensn and slander, and it is to them alone that | addi iyself, ‘The power that appointed this thing to oflice received my support at the late charter election, but little did I suppose that they would so fav disgrace themselves os to place a man in the responsible situation of keeper of Blackwell’s Island, who lacked the characteristics of a gentleraan or common sense sufficient to perform his duties in a proper manner. Since my retirement from an extensive wholesale and retail grocery business during w period 1 extended aid an! ‘established in succes operation @ large number of young men, who now a: reaping the fruits of my early industry, I have, for my own pleasure and amusement, devoted new and then an afvernoon in piscatorial pursuits, and was thua engaged when this man Driggs, dressed in alittle brief authority such only as a negro driver would have assumed, arrested me, because my fishing-boat, from the force of the current, accidentally came near the shore of Blackwell’s Islan: The long rigmarole relative to “his duties,” and “hi powers,” are strikingly contrasted with total ign rance uf the law that governs his actions, as is evident in almost every line of his stupid article, which evidently i 3 ignorant as himself, ae among a,he styles an eacaped prisoner “a deserter” from the island. He denies that he imprisoned the two boys from whom he borrowed the bout to pursue the aitspat prisoner ; but his denial will be the better be- lieved in a court of opportunity of deten duct, to the relief or discomfiture of bir securiti may be compelled to pony up the damages that he foolishly incurred. Were he in any way reapet sell, [ ehould resort to such remedy for m isfaction that would sweat him thin; but his spruce-beer shop is bursted up, and I have toojmuch respect for his sureties to annoy them by prosecution of one whom I have every reason to believe will 14) them trouble sufficient other- wise before he is sent headlong ont of office next Spring. Ihave trace of the fish-lines that were taken from my boat, and if found wher [expect they will be, less liberty will be given to some of the keepers on the island than they enjoy at present. Ifthe present Common Council, in the appointment of this man to a responsible station, such as he holds, were deceived, they should reconsider such ep- pointment at ence; and as these facts, with numerous affidavits, will be presente their action at the next joint meeting, I hope that he wil! be forthwith removed, and another more competent max placed in his situation, It not, I sholl keep a close scrutiny of his course of pro- ceeding for his term of service, and not only watch the manner in which the prisoner's soup kettlé is skimmed for the tallow chandlers, but matk bis other movements in such amanner that he will be fully satisfied before next May, that he has waked up the wrong customer. WM. MERRITT. oe Hoe eth esitin Cemkau live be} fonic Mixture, Prepared by the College ledicine a: Pharmacy of the city of New York, 18 confidently re+ commended for all cases of debility produced by secret in! dulgence or excess of any kind. It is an invainuble remed dy for impotence, sterility, or barrenness (unives depends iag on mal-formation.) Single bottlos $1 each ; caves of haiti dozen 4; (ally packed and sent to ali parts of the Union. Office of the Colloge of Medicine and Pharmacy. 9% Nassan strent Wed RICHARDSON M.D, Agent f “COL, CONNER{ OF THIS CITY.” WHO HAS long been subject to periodical attacks of Licvdache of the severest kind, could never fod an antidote till Le made use of Dr. Sherman’s celebrated Champher Lozenges He was relieved in a teow moments entirely, and now re- commends them to his friends as a specific for that trouble- somecomplaint. They also cure Palpitation, Nervous Af- fections, and Sea Sickne: and are of great service to those who feel the effects of too free living. ‘The genuine are never sold in any other way than in boxes, at at Dr. Sherman’s Warehouee, 106 Nassau street, or at agents, 227 Hudson, corner Sprin: 88 Bowery, 77 East Broadway, % Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia, and 8 State street, Boston. THE CONCENTRATED EXTRACT OF SAR SAPARILLA, GENTIAN AND SARSAFRAS, prepared by the New York Cotlegs o{ Medicine and Pharmacy, es. tablished for the suppression of quackery. Thiv relined and lin 3 Alamein extract, poseeasing all the puri. tying ies and curative powors of the above herbs, is confidently recommended by the College, as infinitely superior to any extract of Sarsuparilla at present before the public, and may be relied un a a certain remedy for all diseases arising {rom an smpure stole of the blood, such as scrofula, salt-rheum, ringworm, blotches or pim- ples, ulcers, in the bones or joints, nodes, cutaneous eruptions, ul ed sore throat, or any disease arising trom the secondary effects of syphilis or an injudicious ase of mercury. Sold in single Bottles, at seers 76 cents cach. in Cases of half-a-dozen Bottles, $3 60 Md one dozen bs 6 00 Cases forwarded to all parts of the Union. N. B.A vory liberal Ziscoant to wholesale purchasers. Oitice of the Poltese, 95 Nassau strovt 3. RIGRARDSON, M.D, Ament. CONNSL'S MAGI attic, where he will soon have an ing this portion of his unlawtul con- who 3u.D.- Pee caren SAL PAIN EXTRACTOR —No- thing ever mae will cure as many complaints as this Ar- ticle No family should bea day without this Salve in the honse, vsx€ will save life in every case of bara or seal, if the vital parte are uninjured [tis pow admitted hy over twelve of the best physiciaxs of the city, the only thing that should be used atall Besides, it stops ail pain from brnises, or wounds, cures old ulcers, reducos swellings, and stops immediately all inflammations, and isa ral cure for all outward complaints, and if it dors and more, we will pay hack the For weak and inflamed eyes, it is @ positive cure, money. At 21 Courtlandt street.