The New York Herald Newspaper, June 28, 1844, Page 2

NiW YORK HERALD. —— jew York, Friday, June 26, 1844. Pouty Bopinz’s Triau.—By the fully reported proceedings in to-day’s paper, it will be seen that the prosecution have nearly exhausted their testi- mony. The defence will be opened to-day by Cuinron De Wrrr, Eeq., when they will proceed with their testimony, which will create great in- terest. The case will not be submitted to the jury before Tuesday or Wednesday next. Afler the testimony is closed, the summing up for defence will be eommenced by R. N. Morrison, Esq., who will be followed by District Attorney Clark. David Graham, Esq., will close for the defence, and James R. Whiting, Exsg., for prosecution. The Weekly Herald of to-morrow will contain a full report of the trial up to the time of going to press. The New Corporation——What have they done, and what left undone We are very glad to perceive that the new re- form party are beginning to exhibit, through their organ, a little sensibility under the admonitory dis. cipline which we have occasionally administered to them, on account of their failure to fulfil their pledges to the community. This sensitiveness to reproof, and exhibition of feeling under it, con- trasts very strikingly with the dogged indifler- ence to chastisement uniformly manifested by the old factions, and presents a trait in the character of the new party which is highly creditable, and to which we have great gratification in directing the favorable attention of the public. Like the docile child, who respects the rod, and does not attempt to conceal the fact that he smarts under it, we are encouraged to believe, that the new party will, alter all, profit by the suggestions and advice whieh we have offered them; albeit our language may have occasionully been tempered witha little well meant and wholesome severity, which is as indis- pensable to advice in such cases, as vinegar to cucumbers. But the organ of the party, in its article yester- day, acknowledging our advice, and admittung with something of a wry face to be sure, its truth and value, indulges in a remark,which happens to be so ridiculously unfounded and absurd,as meant by the organ, that we will occupy a line or two in its cor- rection. The organ says that ‘‘ Mr. Bennett has been very much disappointed in something he ex- pected to obtain from the Corporation.”” Now it is probable that by this is meant that we expected the printing of the Corporation, or its advertising, or a portion of “the spoils” in some shape or other.— A more silly, ridiculous and untrue insinuation was never made. We never asked anything in this way from the Corporation, nor made the slightest eflort to obtain any share of their patronage, and on the contrary, would not have accepted it on any condition. We want neither their advertising nor their printing. The public has placed us in a posi- tion which renders us altogether independent of such favors. And this is now so well known, thay the public only laugh, when they hear these cliques or parties to whom we administer rebuke or chastisement, whenever we deem their conduct worthy of such notice at our hands, imputing to us some little, pet- ty, selfish motive, such as that ascribed to us by the organ of the new corporation, in its little pout. ing article of yesterday morning. The imputation of the organ is ineffably ridiculous when it is con- sidered that it charges us with angry disappoint- ment in not obtaining the privilege of rendering services to the Corporation for two hundred doliars which would have cost us three hundred. A desi- rable privilege truly. Yet we have been very much disappointed in not obtaining what we expected from the Corporation. And Mr. Bennett is not the only party who has ex- perienced this disappointment. The whole com- munity in this city have been equally disappointed. We do confess that we expected much from this new party. Our anticipations were very sanguine We hoped, on the accession of this party to muni- cipal authority, to obtain the blessings of good go- vernment. We hoped to see abuses removed— grievances redressed—important measures of re- form introduced. Seldom have we been more for- cibly reminded of the good sense of the saying of the Prophet--“ Blessed is he that expects nothing, for he shall not be disappointed.” Let us calmly survey the labors of the new Cor- poration, and ascertain to what extent they have fulfilled their solemn and reiterated pledges to the public. Let us begin with the streets. It is true that some of the streets are in a better condition than formerly. But we are very sorry to be obliged to add that we cannot discover any evidences of that energetic and active attention to the cleansing of the public thoroughfares, which we had antici- pated. There has been no effort made, to have the work of cleaning the streets done in a more eco- nomical, and, at the same time, more effectual mode than heretofore. No attempt has been made to introduce any of those street-sweeping machines, which nothing but dogged obstinacy or culpable disregard of the public interest, prevent from com- ing into operation in all our large cities. Itis alto- gether inexcusable in any municipal government, pretending to be actuated by a desire for reform, to persist in refusing to employ in the work et cleaning the public streets, one or other of these ad- muirable machines, which perform the work with such economy and precision, and are, in all re- spects, so infinitely superior to the present expen- sive, inefficient, and bungling system. Then, again, with respect to the removal of nui- sances, the new Corporation affirm through their organ that they have done wonders. Now we very cheerfully admit that they have removed the auction-stands from Chatham Square, and the ap- plestands from the Park. They have also passed an edict prohibiting the erection of booths on the Fourth of July. All this is well, very praisewor- thy and creditable, so far as it goes. But what has been done towards the removal of the nuisan- ces with which the merchants down town, block up the streets, so that it is often impossible to pass, and are on many occasions exceedingly dangerous to the passers-by? Nothing. Only the other day, we observed in Broadway, workmen engaged in cutting a large block of marble, which was allow- ed to remain fer several days obstructing this leading thoroughfare, and endangering the safety of vehicles at night. In many, even of the princi- pal streets, what with the awnings Jess than the proper height and the quantities of goods exposed for sale on the sidewalk, the passage is obstructed in a great degree, and the appearance presented is rather that of some Irish village on a fair-day, than of the great city of the Union. We may also al- lude here, to the utter disregard of the comtort and sifety of the citizens,which is manifested in every instance where building is going on in the princi- pal streets. The entire sidewalk and half of the street is in these cases covered with building ma- terials, and accidents not unfrequently occur in consequence of the exposure of the passers-by to injury from the falling of bricks or timber frem the seafluldings which are often very insecure. Now certainly all these things should have received some attention from a Corporation elected for the express purpose of attending to such details in the way of city reform. What has been done for the suppression of houses of ill-fame—of the gambling houses—of those haunts of vice and crime, which are the chief sources of the demoralization and guilt which dis- grace the city?’ We do not know that any ef- fort whatever, has been made to effect this all-im- portant branch of city reform. A number of the minor grog-shops have been shut up on Sundays, and whether the circumstance that they are gene- rally kept by Irishmen, has had any thing to do with their closure on the holy day, or not, we are glad to see even this effort to prevent intemperance Sut, has any thing been done to close the doors of geries, or the attractive and “respectable” bar- rooms on the Sabbath? We believe not. The proprietors of these establishments are atill at liber- ty to manufacture drunkards on Sunday—all are at liberty to get drunk on the premises, on that day as well as on Saturday or Monday, so far as those “respectable” establishments for the sale of strong drink are concerned. This,in our humble opinion, detracts considerably from the degree of credit claimed by the new Corporation, on the score of shutting up some of the lowest class of rumshops on the Sabbath-day,. With respect tothe reduction of taxes, we are very sorry to find that the new Corporation appear to have forgotten altogether their pledges. This furnished the ground of one of the strongest claims set up by them before their election. They rung the changes on the enormous expenditures—the extra- vagance—the reckless disregard of economy, of their opponents, with very considerable vigor.— They promised a great reduction of the taxes.— Many thousands of dollars were to be saved to the public annually, Has any movement been made, or hinted at, for the purpose of effecting this re- duction of the taxes? We believe not. A considera- ble change has, it would appear, taken place in the views of the new party on this subject. The taxes, after all, are not so enormous—the expenditure has not been so ruinously extravagant—the dear peo- ple, after all, have not so much to pay. The senti- ments and determination of the new Corporation appear to have been regulated by circumstances, very much like the pious resolves of a certain per- sonage— When the devil was sick, the devil a monk woula be ; When the devil got well, the devil a monk was he, Lastly, in this brief enumeration of the sins of omission of which the new party have been guilty, we have to name the refusal of police reform. This great measure has been formally abandoned by the new corporation. We are to have no police reform. After this, to hear the little organ of the new party lift up its puny voice and talk about the vast good achieved by the Corporation, is amusing enough It was the earnest, the repeated, the solemn pro- mise and pledge of the new party to give us this police reform, which obtained for them the offices they now fill. We did believe them sincere. We really did give them credit for speaking the truth We honestly reposed confidence in their reiterated assurances, and therefore we gave them all the support in our power. We will not now indulge in one word of angry disappointment. We only ex press our deep regret that this party should have vio- lated in so reckless a manner pledges given with all possible solemnity, and received by this com- munity with that good faith, of which those who gave the pledges seem so entirely destitute. We have thus shown that the new Corporation the large hotels in this city, or the splendid grog- have abolished the nuisances in Chatham Square, exterminated the apple women, shut up some of the low grog shops on Sundays, and kept a few of the streets in a somewhat less filthy condition than heretofore. But we have shown also that they have signally failed in carrying out, or even at- tempting, the great measures of city reform, for the achievement of which they were elected. Of a veri- ty, more in sorrow than in anger, have we thus ex- hibited the violation of their solemn pledges. It is not yet too late for them to fulfil their promises.— We would beseech them to aweke to a sense of duty. Letthem give up junkettings on Randall’s Island, and wrangling about the division of the spoils, and make some effort to carry out those mea- sures of reform which still remain untouched. It our affectionate advice be not taken, and that spee- dily, nothing can avert the day of calamity and disgrace with which the new party will be visited inthe termination of their first and last term of office. But we don’t give them up yet. Judicious management often works wonders with the most refractory patients. And we are the more encour- aged to go ou, when we perceive that our treat- ment isfelt in some measure. Like a good blister, it appears to draw pretty well. So we will trya little more of it, after we see how the present dose operates. Bare, THE Prrate.—A Letrer rrom nim.—Some ridiculous statements have recently appeared in some of the penny papers in relation to this unfor- tunate man, who is now confined under sentence of death in the City Prison. These statements we had every reason to believe before the emphatic contradiction furnished by Babe himself, were grosely untrue, and very much like the ridiculous stories circulated by the same catch-penny publica- tions relative to alleged atrocious crimes committed all over Staten Island. Yesterday we received, through the hands of one of Babe’s counsel, the following letter, to which we most cheerfully give insertion :— June 26th, 1644, Ma. Bennett,— 1 saw an article yesterday in the Republic and in the True Sun, which | wish to say 1s entirely false. No father or mother of mine has ever been in prison to see me. Ihave never acknowledged myself as a son to any body since my confinement, and my parents are not of this country. Everything else in the article is entirely untrue. Mr. Cox never told the U. 8, Marshal that he could not answerfor my security, if | was allowed the privilege of an hour’s walk on the corridor ; for he gives me that privilege of his own accord. I have been told that no such thing as a bloody hatchet is in the Marshal's office. Even the man Matthews states he will make his affidavit that no such a hatchet was ever seen on hoard. 1 suppose the piece was written out ef spite, by a little fellow who has a tuft of hair on his chin, by the name of Lee, because | asked him beforea gentleman who was in my cell atthe time, concerning an affidavit he made against you about his being a servant in the Astor House. By contradicting his false statements, you will confera great favor ona dying \.an. Yours, with respect, DANIEL BABE. We think Chevalier |Wikoff and his penny-a- liners, and others associated with him, might find some other means of making themselves very in- teresting, than by inventing and publishing ridicu- lous stories about this poor man on the verge of the grave. If Babe were not in prison, Chevalier Wikoff would bite off his own nose before he would say a word against him. Why don’t he stick to the figurantes at the theatres and the other creatures 14 his line? Masor Davezac, THe Great Democratic Orna- Tor or THE Norn, has returned to the city atter having made nineteen speeches about Polk, Texas and the battle of New Orleans. The Major has exhausted his lungs and will recruit here tll the Fourth of July. After that he starts again, and will make one hundred and forty speeches before the election. The Major reports that the democra- tic spirit is rising all over—that the whigs have ured up their gunpowder—that the ‘ young hicko- ries”? are coming out of the forest—and that the West begins to jump like vengeance. Acrostic on O—n tentend sur la terrezet l'on réve les cieux ; L—e diadome est toujours sur ton front glor Z—t il ébloint les yeux comme un brillant dans Vor. de plein de talent, de feu et de podsie, ain grace, la bravoure et l’harmonie, L toujours nous voir dans ton jeu enivrant 1. —idéal a travers le reel transparent. B, ULLMANN. Sreamsutr Acapia.—This steamer leaves Boston next Sunday for Halifax and Liverpool. Adams & Co., the agents of Wilmer & Smith, of Liver. pool, will forward parcels, orders, goods, &c. by her. We reter the public to their advertisement. Extreme Heat.—We have had extremely warm weather during the last two days. Yesterday the thermometer was 90 degrees in the shade, and 130 inthe sun. In Philadelphia on Wednesday, 96 degrees in the shade, and 132 inthe sun. In Bos- ton on the same day the mercury run up to 95 de- grees in the shade. Caseuta—tuk Great VIOLINCRLLST, arrived in town yesterday from the interior of the State. He returns we believe this morning in the same direc. tion, Atpresent he and his wife are rusticating in Madison County, in one of the most beautiful places in this State. Ina few weeks he will visit Newport, Saratoga and other fashionable places, and give concerts, and then probably go to Canada andthe West. Like Ole Bull, Casella has acquir- ec a great reputation in Boston, 2 Gata Day.— Yesterday, though exces” sively warm, was a brilliant day among the fash- ionable movements of the times. Judge Wilkins, the very able and popular Secre~ tary of War, with his suite, was the lion of the day. The following constituted the party in a bar- bor excursion :—The Honorable, the Secretary of War, his private Secretary, 8. Humes Porter, Esq., nephew of the late Secretary of War, and witheut exception, the most rapid and beautiful ex tempore penman in the District of Columbia, most respon- sible clerk, and fashionable young man in Wash ington; Mrs. Wilkins, Miss H. Wilkins, Miss Pleasonton, Captain Hetzell and Captain Casey.— This party, accompanied by the Hon. Moses G. Leonard, Hon. Mr. Rodney of Delaware, Hon. Charles G. Ferns, and Alderman Hart, paid a visit to Governor’s Island, where a salute and review were given te the Secretary. After partaking of a collation at the quarters of Col. Bankhewd, the pary proceeded to the old North Carolina, with a turn about the harbor. The usual salutes were fired upon the occasion from Governor’s Island and the Old North. The party, lead on by Com- modore Jones, inspected the North Carolina, and were highly gratified with the appearance of the ship, and the attentions they received. Several ladies were onboard, among whom were the Hon. Mrs. James G. Clinton, the Hon, Mrs. MeNulty, (whose husband is the handsome Clerk of the House of Representatives,) Miss Ledyard, a very beantiful young lady from Newburgh. A party was formed,and a cotillion danced with great grace and beauty, in a cool breeze, upon the sturdy decks of the old line of battle ship. After partaking of a cold collation, the party re- turned to the city. We might have added, however, that a portion of the party, through the politeness ot Capt. Hun- ter, of the Revenue Cutter Ewing, were invited on board the latter vessel, where a salute was fired, and a dinner given. This ended the morning excursion. After dinner,another excursion was made to Fort Hamilton. The leading individuals of which this party was composed were as fellows: The Hon the Secretary of WA TUG Wilkins and suite, the same who accompanied him in_the morning, the Hon. Jas. G. Clinton and lady, Gen. Henry Storms and stafl, Hhelgentlemsaly and popular Commissa- ry general and chaperon of the party, Lieut. Gov. Dickerscnl Senators Backus, Bartlett, Bockee, Clarke, Denniston, Deyo, Faulkner, Hard, John- son, Lawrence, Lester, Platt, Porter, Put- num, Rhoades, Scott, Smith, Strong, Wright of the Gourt of Errors,’ex-Mayor Robert H. Mor- ris, Recorder Tallmadge, ex-District Attorney William M. Price, Colonel Stewart, ex-Alder- man of the Fourteenth Ward, a whole souled noble hearted gentleman of the old school; Ex- Collector Hayden, of New Orleans; Judge Breese, Senator from Illinois; Gen. Sanford, Gen. Lloyd, sol. Vermilyea, Maj. Waters, and Capt. Shumway, of the National Guard; Gen. W. L. Morris, James G. Bennett, of the New York Herald; Capt mith, of the Army; Captain McKesson, Gaptain Swartwout, Adjutant Townsend, Lieutenants Lu- ther, Daniels, Sedgwick, Hayes, Walker, Sitgraves, and Anderson; Captain Hunter, of the Cutter Ewing, and Lieut. Rowan, of the North Caro- lina. The above party were received at Fort Hamilton by Col. Fanning, an old veteran of the last war, who was blown up at the sortie at Little York ; he was the officer in command of the station. After receiving the siaerd ale of Lieut. Dun- can, Commander of the Flying Artillery at Fert Hamilton, the Batteries were mounted, and the usual evolutions were gone threugh with, much to the gratification of the Honorable Secretary of War, and the large company of spectators who were present. Much credit is due to Lieut. Duncan, and his as- sociates, Lieutenants Shackelford, Hunt, Williams and Lossee, for the perfection to which they have brought that branch of the service. J Among the party we must not omit to mention Lord Willoughby” of Brooklyn, and_ his beautiful and accomplished daughter. — beg After acouple of hours review and examination of the Fort, the whole party embarked on board the “Thomas Salmond,” and returned to the eee where they arrived about dusk. he party were attended going down con amore by Dodsworth’s celebrated band, who were bound on an excursion to the Ladies’ Fair at Clifton. The Secretary of War and suite return thismorn- ing to Washington. The main object of his visit has been to attend the examination at West Point Thus ended one of the most elegant excursions of the season. New York Theological Seminary. The Seventh Anniversary meeting of this Insti- tution took place on Wednesday in the Mercer street Presbyterian Church. A considerable at- tendance of ladies and a good number of clergy- men were present. The services, which were sim- ple, were opened by prayer and singing. There were,Jwe believe, above twenty young gentlemen of the Senior Theological Class, who had finished their regular three years course of study, who stand qualified as candidates for the ministry. Of these, ten were called upon to deliver essays on subjects connected with their high calling, and the chris- tian religion, of which they were about to become expositors. es y The first was by Mr. G. F. Wisewell, of White- hall, on “The excellency of tne Preacher’s Mis- sion” Mr. E. H. Bonney, of Hadley, Mass., addressed the assembly, taking tor his ae “The Skeptic and the Christian Contrasted.” ‘This address evin- ced an extent of reading, and some originality and force of expression, but the arguments were those which have been so often reiterated against hete- rodoxy, that they are not new. _ fe “The Incarnation, in its relation to the divine spirituality,” was treated of by G. A. Davis, Derby, Vermont. ‘ 4 Mr. F. F Judd, ot Catskill, delivered next, with much force and good taste, an essay on “*Christian- ity—the past, present and future.” after which there was a performance of sacred music by the choir connected with the institution, and the following addresses delivered :— é “Religion, a necessary element of Education,” by S. H. Allen, Ware, Mass. “The Triumph of the Church,” by L. F. Wal- do, Prattsburgh. “ Religion and the Fine Arts,” by Charles Haw- ley, Catskill. ‘Heathen and Christian Eloquence,” by W. C. Foster, Hanover, N. H. “The Disguises of Error,” by James Hoyt, West Greentield. “ The Pastor’s Death-Bed,” by A. E. Lawrence, New York City. ; ‘The Rev. Mr. McLane closed the pregeetnas by a senmble and feeling address to the Senior The- dlogical Class, who were about to separate fur asunder, after a three years prosecution of the high and deeply important science of Theology. The speaker enforced upon his young brethren the ele- evated and responsible career that was before them; the dangers that threatened, and the shoals and temptations that beset the path of the servant of God. He enforced the indispensable necessity of setting by their life and manners, and an irre- proachable walk with God, an example to their flocks and the world—to allure and lead the way to a better. The reverend gentleman ended 4 sound, practical amd useful exhortation by pro- nouncing a divine blessing on his young associates in the ministry. The meeting separated after singing and prayer. Cotiector Van Ness.—Gov. Van Ness arrived in the city last night by the 11 o’clock train from Washington. He was accompanied by his elegant and highly accomplished lady, and interesting lite tle daughter. We shall not say where he takes up his quarters—the new slate and pencil are kept at this office. Iratian Orgra.—In order to ensure every degree of efficiency and success to the next season of the opera, Madame Damoreau has postponed the first night till Monday next, when the Italiani in Algeri will positively be produced. According to all ap- pearances the theatre will be very crowded, not- withstanding the heat of the weather. It is very fortunate for the success of this third season of the opera, that Palmo’s elegant theatre is admirably ventilated, and in consequence of its delightful lo- cation, in a cool shaded part of the city, and with its numereus windows facing the north, a cool, refreshing breeze at all times, circulates through the house. Westate thisparticularly because some mischievous persons have attempted to circulate he report that Palmo’s is badly ventilated—a ma- licious lie, which every one who has visited the theatre can refute. Mustcar, Movement.—Ole Bull gives his great concert at the Tabernacle this evening. To-mor- row we understand he leaves for Canada and the West, Sporting Intelligence. ‘Twe Great Maton over THs Beacon Course, Hoxoxen—Lapy Surroix Bearen—CoLumBus No- wuerx.—It cannot be told how it is, but so it is, that this season the knowing ones in trotting have been let into a secret that they would have been rather more pleased at not knowing. Almost eve- ry one of the favorites for a purse or in a match, have been rather behind in these gentlemen’s wish- ew and expectations. The affair which came off over the Beacon Course, Hoboken, yesterday, is only surpassed by that of the Cayuga Chief, a short time since. A horse that was no where in the bet- ting—that was scarce ever mentioned beyond the advertisement in which his name appears, has beat- en one of the best trotting horses in the United States, and another whom it was expected would have equailed, if not have surpassed the first. But, “ Such things will be, And o’ercome us summer’s cloud.” The attendance, as might be expected, was both numerous and respectable. There were not fewer than 3000 persons present, hot as it was. The trot announced was for a purse of $400. Three mile heats in harness, for which D Bryant enters gm Lady Suffolk—D Bryant,grey jack- et and cap. G Spicer enters b g Americus—G Spicer, white jacket and black cap. H Woodruff enters b g Columbus—H Woodruff, red and gold jacket and cap. The animals appeared in first rate trim. In par- ticular, we never saw the Lady look better; but we were informed that for the fast four or five days she has not done her work in any thing like her usual manner; her Cy has become somewhat different, and she would scarce attend to the bit, and that in consequence, her mouth was very sore; but notwithstanding, Mr. Bryant was pretty confi- dent in her. Columbus, under his new master, has certainly improved in appearance, and with such a guide and director us Hiram Woodruff, something handsome was expected from him; but, ‘ blessed are those that expect nothing—they will not be dis- appoiuted.”” Americus looked well, and the quiet, entlemanly conduet of his driver,enhanced him in favor, but not sufficiently so to bring him out in the betting. The odds, uae to the day of the trot, waseven between Columbus and her Ladyship, and we were given to understand that the spirited owner of the former backed him to a considerable extent at even, on the previous night. On the ground, previous to the race, Lady Suffolk, if any thing, had the call against the other two, but the field was the favorie at 10 to 8; the mare war backed atevens against the other two, and 7 to 5 on her was freely offered against either one. At these figures a good deal of business was done; in deed, it was much more spirited than we ever re- collect to have heard on any similar occasion. For the start, they were placed as above, the lady having the poll; and after two or three at- tempts she led away with Columbus in close atten- dance, and Americus about a length behind ; at the bottom, Hiram went up to her and kept her company towards the half mile, where he gained somewhat more upon her, and Americus followed his example, but did not keep it up sufficiently to maintain the position for any length of time. In this form they came round the top and down the strait course, and in descending, Americus lessened the space between himself and tnose in front and at the distance post Columbus and Lady Suffolk appeared to be abreast, but at the judge’s stand at the conclusion of the first mile, her la lyship led by near a length; the mile was performed in 2 minutes 36 seconds. When near the quarter post_of the se- cond round, Columbus fell off and Americus came up and lapped him, the lady here about three lengths in advance of them; much in this position they keptup to the three quarter post, where the mare broke twice, and {fell behind. Columbus with Ame- ricus in close attendance took the lead down the strait course, until near the distance, where he broke and gavethe lead to Americus, her ladyship close on at the judges’ stand. The second mile was per- formed in 2 minutes 40 seconds. In the third round, when near the half mile post, the lady war near a dozen lengths in advance, with Columbus and the other close together, but near this spot Columbus had a very bad break, which almost threw, him a distance behind. Round the top, Americus gradually came up, and between that and the distance lapped her ladyship. eh plied his whip pretty freely as he came home, but it was no good. Americus came in upwards of a length in front, and with some difficulty Columbus saved his distance. These three miles were performed in 7 minutes 524 seconds. z _ Previous to the second heat, the betting was all in favor of Lady Suffolk, but a slight recollection of the Cayuga Chief’s trot seemed to strike on the minds of the betters, and there was but little done at 3 and 4 to 5 on her ladyship. The mare led the way in the second heat, Americus about a length behind, Columbus ditto behind him. They kept in this position with very little variation till near the } post, where her ladyship broke, but wassoon recovered, and at the distance of the first round was two lengths in advance of Americus, Colum- bus near half a_ distance behind. {a this p tion they passed the Judge’s stand, performing the mile in 2 minutes 40 seconds. At the half mile Columbus fell still more off, while Americus made the space less between him and his rival, but as they passed this point he came up and lapped her. Down the strait course Americus came in frontand led the second mile home two lengths in advance— this mile being performed in the same time as the previous. As they rounded the bottom, Hiram fell still more off, and shortly afterwards pulled up.— Lady Suffolk tried hard at the half mile to take the lead, and was to a considerable degree successful as they rounded the top, and they descended the strait course apparently abreast. At the distance Bryant again applied his whip pretty smartly, as did Spicer, and the struggle home was most beautiful, but Americus came in about a length in front, per- forming the setond three miles in eight minutes, one second, thus winning the heat and purse. Oo- lumbus was declared distanced. The following is the final result :— Americus, (G. | Lady Suffolk Columbus. We were given to understandtthat Hiram Wood- ruff was obliged to pull Columbus up, in conse- quence of his striking one of his knees violently. At the commencement of the second heat, some noisy parties on the top of the stand, hissed and shouted at Hiram Woodruff, for some reason best known to themselves, but atthe conclusion of the trot, they received such merited chastisement from par He present, as will make them know better for the uture, rt) Philadeiphi [Correspondence of the Herald.] Hartwe.v’s Horet, Pui.apELrHia, Thursday morning. The President’s Wedding—The Supper—The Trea- ty of Immediate Anneration ratified without the consent of the Senate. To the surprise of the quid nuncs, the President of the United States, with his lovely and accom- plished bride, reached this city, en famille, last night, at eleven o’clock, and immediately repaired to this most excellent and favorite hotel; where the names of the party were registered thus, by their own hands :— John Tyler, John Tyler, jr., Julia Gardner ie ae Gardnerand 3 serv’ts. . Kelly. Mr. McKenzie jimnediately conducted them to the elegant suit of rooms always occupied by Dan- iel Webster when in this city. Here they were joined by Robert Tyler and his lady, and the party sat down to a most elegantly prepared supper, con- sisting of cold woodcock, pigeons, chicken salad, oysters prepared in various ways, &c , &c., but no wines; not a drop of liquor ot any kind—not even a glass of ale,—this being strictly forbidden by the bridegroom, and assented to by the bride. “The supper Was soon despatched—the President and his lady both eating very heartily. Precisely at six o’clock this morning the Presi- dent and lady, John Tyler, jr., Miss Gardiner, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tyler sat down to breakfast in Black Dan’s parlor, (as it is called,) a room su- perior in every respect to be Ate parlor in any hotel in the country. The following was the carte on this occasion :— Ormelettes, Pigeons, Spring Chickens, ‘vodcock, Ham and Eggs, Salmon, Lansb Chops, Veal Cutlets, Beef Steaks, Boiled Eg Kidneys, ae ae Du The President wasin high glee ; laughed heartily all breakfast time—ate heartily, and cracked jokes incontinently. Diving all the time into the best part of a young duck, and turning round to his wife, said, “Well, my dear, we've ratified one trea- ty of immediate annexation, at least, without the advice and consent of the Senate ;” at which John and Bob laughed most immoderately. Immediately after breaktast, the President, his wife, young John, and Miss Gardner, were driven in Mr. Hertwell’s elegant private carriage to the Market street depot, where Mr. Ashmead received and conducted them to the ears, in which, at half past seven, they went on their way rejoicing. The bride was very plainly dressed ina black bombazine, and showed her good taste by dispens- ing with all ornament. The President was also dressed very plain—so much so that, if alone, he might have been taken for a poor author who had just put to press some practical essay. PELoprs. Canava.—Sir Charles Metealfe made his public entry into Montreal last Monday. He was re- seived with a good deal of enthusiasm. Cowan anp Ditxs’ Hoxse Bazaar.—Cowan had asale yesterday at his famous Horse Bazaar, Mer- cerstreet, where we dropped in ia the course of our meredian walk, and pleasant it was to see the crowd of * good uns” that were there to have a bit of horse flesh. The establishment is a very flourishing one, occupying a large space, and from its interior arrangements, offering every facility for conducting this business on a large scale. The ventilation is good, and a particular regurd to neat- ness precludes the slightest inconvenience to the most fastidious visitors. After a while this estab- lishment will be as noted as any other in the line. The catalogue was varied, and nothing was put down in front that was not put up forsale. Not an animal brought wnder the hammer that was not above par; and it was pleasant to see how well pleased both buyers and sellers were,—even the prancing nags enjoyed the fun. It would be hard to say whether there were more whips or jokes cracked, at which men shook their sides with laughter, andj horses their tails, and threw a sly squint at Cowan, as much as to say “* you are go- ing to knock me down, but I know you won’t hurt Cowan ascended the stand to open the business, struck twice upon the board with the hammer— cracked a whip three times most gracefully, cough- ed once, and spoke as follows:— Gentlemen—We are about to commence the sale; be silent if you please that you may hear the terms. Believe me they are fair; have respect unto the conditions that you may understand. If there be here present any amateur of asses, mules or zebras, 1 cannot gratify him, but this 1 will say, that in love for horse-flesh, I yield to none ; if any friend then asks me why | propose to part with these favorite animals, my answer is this, not that I like them the less, but that I regard you more. Why should I retain them, and you in want of their valuable assistance? What man of you delighteth so much in pedestrian feats, as to be in- different to the valuable aasistance of a good sad- die horse? Who is here so rude as not to desire being able to drive tandem or four-in-hand as well as drive a hard bargain? I pause for a reply. None! then you are all purchasers. The question of their merits is enrolled in the catalogue to which I beg to refer you, with the assurance that it contains the truth and nothing but the truth, and that there is nothing mentioned therein but what is now in the stables, in proof of which we will, if you please, bring out No. 1. i No. 1 here made his appearance, and jumped round the ring like a flash ot greased lightning. “That, gents,” said Cowan, ‘‘is none of your high in bone and low in flesh specimens; there’s grace and motion there. Say what he’s worth; how much, how much?” ie fr “ Twenty dollars”—‘* twenty-five—twenty-five® thank you—twenty-seven and a half and no more?” “What's his family connections ?” “Squire Turfman,” said Cowan, **1 am happy in being able to satisfy you on that point, but time’s precious. Don’t you see he won’: stand quiet to hear me; that is no egotistical animal,I tell you—let him out, Cornelius. Only twenty-seven and a half—half—half, thirty—thirty—going, going —thirty and no more ?” ; re “ Who’s his sire ?” asked Timothy Twitch. “His dam you mean—there’s wiser folks than he who can’t tell their sires. Only tifrty -thirty and no more—hang kindred—he’s a horse every ineh of him. His pedigree? See how he moves— if he hadn’t it in him it could n’t come out—going —going. Pedigree—it’s contrary to the democra- tic principles—a man’s not a horse becatse born in a.stable—a horse is a horse whoever are his proge- nitors. Quick, gentlemen, going at thirty—thirty and no more—thirty-five, six, seven, eight—thirty- eight; that’s nothing, gentlemen, absolutely noth- ing. Give him a touch of the hay and oats, Con. Ata touch of Con’s hay and cats, alias whip—ofl started the sorrel gelding—the bidding going on briskly all the time. Atlast he stopped, and so did the bidding—the horse at the stable door—the price attorty dollars. 2 i Thus went on Cowan’s sale, with great spirit and competition, until the whole stock, a couple of score of ‘‘draft and saddles” changed hends, togeth- er with wagons, carriages, saddles, harness and vehicles of all kinds, when Cowan adjourned tll next Tuesday. Sentence of Thomas W. Dorr. We give a letter from our Providence corres- pendent, and several extracts from Rhode Island papers, relative to the extraordinary severity of the sentence of Governor Dorr. Provipence, (R. 1.) June 25, 1844. My Dear Str—Your correspondent, “‘C. W.,” has requested me to advise you of the final rest of Gov. Dorr’s trial, he having been called from the a Rs afew days. ‘ : Mr. Dorr received his sentence last evening—im- prisonment for life and hard labor—with perfect coolness. Itis said, that after the Chief Justice had passed sentence, Mr. Dorr remarked to him, that even then he would for no consideration ex- change places with His Honor. The distinguished prisoner will probably be conveyed to this city this evening. Col. Bill Blodget and the Editor of the Provi- dence Gazette, had a regular set-too, the other night, in College street. The glory of victory wi acceded, by all present, to the Editor. C. 8. J. [From Newport Rhode Islander, June 26.) ‘The Supreme Court met in this town by adjournment, on Monday morning. ‘The closing argument, in writing of Mr. Atwell, in support of the motion in arrest of judg: ment upon the verdict against Mr. Dorr, was read by Mr. ‘Turner, his associate counsel, The Court then took a recess till 2 o’clock,P. M., (Mr. Atwell not having arrived from Providence,) at which time Mr. A. being present briefly addressed the Court on the same point, when the Court took a second recess “till 5 P. M., when they by Chief Justice Durfee, delivered the opinion of the court, over-ruling tie motion; upon which the Att. Gen. renew ed his motion for sentence. Atwell, for the prisoner, sug- gested that a bill of exceptions was in course of prepara- tion, which would be tendered for allowance, in order to sue out a writ of error, nnd take the question of State and upon his motion the Court adjourned, to Tuesday (yesterday,) morning. At which time the Chief Justice pronounced against Mr. Dorr sentence o! prisonment at hard labor for lite, in the State Prison, at Providence.— n called on why sentence should not be pronounced him, Mr. Dorr, in a short speech to the Court, ex- preased his conviction that he had not received a “ fair trial by an impartial jury,” and that the whole proceeding had been a mere “solemn ceremony,” the “effect of vin- dictive party feelings and political rancor.” The bill of exceptions, involving @ point of construction of a State law, and also, of the constitution of the U. $., was dit lowed by the court. [From Providence Journal, June 26.) ‘The General Assembly formed no quorum yesterday, and the principal objects of interest was the trial of Dorr and the arrival of the Horse Guards from Providence. The Guards were received by the Middletown Company, and escorted into the town. Both com- panies inade a very fine appearance, and numbered together something more than one hundred men. Just as they were passing the Court House, Thom W. Dorr was coming out, and was obliged to stop o the steps of the House while the Algerine troops passed in review before him. The Court, yesterday refused his motion in arrest of judgment, and ‘the Attorney Gene- ral moved that “sentence be now pronounced upon the prisoner.” Mr. Atwell moved that sentence be suspend ed until a bill of exceptions could be filed to tak the case to the Supreme Court of the United Stal Judge Staples suggested that, until sentence was pro nounced, there was no judgment on which a Billof EF ceptions could be fuunded, and Mr. Atwill modified his remarks by giving notice, that he should this morning move that execution of the sentence should be suspended until the case could be heard before the Supreme Court of the United Staes. This every lawyer knows cannot be done, as the Court hax no power after it has passed sentence. ‘The pardoning or reprieving power can then alone be appealed to. As the result proved, this was what have you to say why sentence should not be pro: nounced against you ?” Whereupon Mr. Dorr rose and addressed the Court for about twenty minutes. I will not but a repetition of theold matters that have been repeat- ed and refuted over and over again, during the trial, and wore of the most insulting character towards the Court. Twonld not exchange my place as a prisoner at the bar,” #aid he, “for axeat beside your honors !!” No- thing but an Algerine Court would have borne such insuit; but Chiet Justice Durfee replied to him in avery mild and dignified manner that the Court had endeavored to dischargetheir duties faithfully and impartially, and that they were not aware that they had allowed them- selves to be influenced by any of the motives charged upon them by the pritoner. He said the painful duty im- posed upon him by the law remained to be performed, which was passing of sentence. The prisoner ;was then directed to rise, and the Chief Justice pronounced the sentence, as follows: “The sentence of the court is that you, Thomas Wil- son Dorr, be imprisoned in the State prison in Providence for and during the term of your natural life, and be there kept at hard labor in rolitary confiaement. Parvonep.—We understand that information has recently reached the Department of State that der Britannic Majesty has extended pardon (subject to the usual condition of good behavior while resident there) to the American prisoners now in Van Dieman’s Land, whose names ere embraced in the subjoined list :-— jauncey Sheldon, Joreph ‘Thompson, Alvin B. Sweet, Nathan Whiting, Jacob Paddock, John G, Swanbere, i cet Hicks, John Cronkhite, Flow Fellows, David ne, Samuel Snow, Emanuel Garrison, David A. Heu '| Leonard Delano, Lewis W. Willer, Robert Marsh, Moses A. Dutcher.— Madisonian, June 26. Deatn or Dr. Orto.—Dr. Otto, one of the oldest ae lbp goer A of Philadelphia, died yesterday in city Micseiphie U. 8. Gaz.. June 17., reason up to the Supreme Court of the United States, | only done for delay. The Court adjourned to 9 o'clock this morning, fer the purpose of passing sentence, The | Clerk propounded the customa:y question :—"* Prisoner, undertake to give you a report of his remarks; they were | City Intelligence. Police—Junz 17 -Nothing transpirel worthy of re- cord at either office. Coroner’s OMece—Junx 2%7—Kuiep wr 4 raLt—A colored man named Philip Landers, who kee; jailor’s boarding house in Water street, into the arva of his house from the his skull. The fall was about 8 tect. MK noruee Faras, Accroexr—While George H. Philips, aged 31, a native of Wales, and a haad on board the brig Elizabeth, which vessel lies at the foot of Caroline street, was last evening assisting to get one of the masts out of her, some tacking gave way, sad he was precipitated bee aloft on the deck, and died instantly. He fell on his chest. Sus STRICKEN AND DEATH THE ResuLT—A mon nemed Dennis Foley, was what is called morning, while at work at some new buildings, corner of William and Spruce streets. He was taken up insensible, carried to the City Hospital, and died shortly after he was admitted, ort oC Wardell and al.—Mr. D. B June 27—H. Rathbun ve. C Wardell and al.—Mr. D. B. Maron concluded his argument for the plaintiff in error. Decision postponed till December. a D. Skilien 1 PIR. in Error vs. the Merchant's Bank WN. for 1 Deft. in Erver.—Mr. J. W. Edmonds wat intiff in error. Order of Calendar—The next 7 causes are 124, 16}, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. Nos, 12 and 13 having been regularly, sed, and No, 14 reserved until Monday next, when the me may be brought on if the defendant’s counsel shall in attendance, and nv other cause then on argument. Superior Court, Before Judge Vanderpoel. Juxx 27.—Van Winkle vs. Constantine. —Still on. Before Judge Ookloy The second chamber of this Court was opened on this day, when the case of James Wilson, Public Administeator, et. ale. va. Moses Y. Beach was calledon, This case was tried before Judge Jones on 27th October, 1943. [twas an action of trover, brought by plaintiff in his capacity of vdministrator, to recover the amount of value of a quantity of household furniture, and claimed by the administrator for the creditors ef the late Dr. Ward. NDefendant, Beach, it was alleged received the furniture from the deceased previous to his demise, in payment of a debt of $4000, due tor al- vertising quack medicine in the Sun newspaper The chiet question involved, is to ascertain the names and claims of the creditors. Adjourned over to t Common Pleas, Before Judge Ingraham. Jung 2%6.—David H. Bunker, Charles C. Facap Pre Wil liam Nelson vs, Abraham Tenure.—An action of trespass Plaintiff even) is in part owner and agent of a certain line of ships of this port. The ship Alabama, bel to plaintiffs, arrived from New Orleans on 25th A) faut. Nelson applied to the defendant, who is Harbor Master, for a berth in Burling slip, when it should be vacated by any one of the veesls then occupying the slip. A berth was vacated after some delay, when the Harbor Master, it was alleged, gave the preference to a vessel belonging to Hurlbut’s Line, called the Croton, which arrived in port ten days after plaintiff's vessel The question before the Court was, te ascertain if the Marbor Master has a right to show preference for any one line, or whether the rule of rotation in cases of the arrival of vessels in port shall guide the Harbor Master in such cases. The case stood adjourned over to next cay. June 27.—A motion for nensuit was made this morning which prevailed, on the ground of the absence of the ne- cessary ingredient of malice to sustain the suit ; and also on the Senne the situation of Harbor Master being a mi- nisteral and not a judicial appointment. Thomas Kelly ve. James Kelly.—This was on action of account which was tried before. An agreement was en- tered into on contract dated 2d May, 1843, hetween plain- tiff and a party named John Larken, to build a four story house at the corner of Second Avenue and Second street ; the plaintiff put in his estimate at $1160, defendunt put in his estimate at $1300. Plaintiff and defendant had the dealing growing out of this upon which suit wes brought ‘on matters of account. Adjourned over to this morning. U. 8S. Circuit Court. Before Judge Betts. Junw 26.—Jesse Hoyt, the former Collector, vs. Edward is, impleaded with United States.—His Honor gave judgment for defendant in this case at the sitting of the Court, and denied motion for a new trial. June 27—Decisions—John Martin vs. the brig Bartlette —~ This was abill filed by the complainant for wages. The ached tothe vessel as a seaman, em- d by others of the crew) a part of the tackle ‘The Court held that libellant was bound by the law to make restitution out of the wages due. The amount of wages due it appeared, was $82. It was ruled by the Court that unless the libellant admitted the amount taken, that reference be made to ascertain the value of the property, and that if libellant refuse to submit to such Foference, that the suit be dismissed and that the vessel eo Utica.—A case which came up on exceptions to Clerk’s report, which was overruled, and report affirmed. The question of costs was permitt stand Hikes pla ising out of a contraet made. to the Clerk to ascertain how much was due, and his report was ex- cepted to by respondents. The Court ordered the case to be dismissed without prejudice. Court Calendar—This Day. Common Prxas.—Nos. 67, 36, 76, 47,6, 52. Sureaion Courr —Nos. 5, 13, 17, 41, 61, 68, 31, 71, 60, 33, 39, 35, 65, 27,73, 47, 34, 24, 45, 42, 70, Proclamation. Maron's Orrice, New York, Jnne 26th 1844. I, Jame Harper, Mayor of the City of New York, deem it my duty to announce, to wlom it may concern, thus early, before the arrival of our Nationel Anniversary thet the erection of hooths or sheds around the Park and else- where, in the public streets, being contrary to law, will not be sanctioned by the authorities. In former years, the existence of these temporary shops hes been productive of much evil; they have almost inva. riably beceme, often at an early hour of the day. scenes of intemperance, and consequent disturbance to the public peace—they obstruct the thoroughfare at a time when un- usual numbers of citizens, as well as visitors from the country, are abroad, and when, cansequently, it is desira- ble that movement should be the least impeded—and they facilitate the eperations of pickpockets and other depre- dators upon the unwary; moreover, they are expressly prohibited by the 20th Section of Title 3of the Corpera- tion Ordinances, (page 203,) which declares as follows, viz:— fo person shall erect any booth, or establish any stand inthe streets or public grounds in the City. of New York, for the purpose of exposing for sale or selling, any kind of provisions or any goods of any description what- | ver, under the penalty of five dollars for each offence.” ‘That their toleration is adverse to public sentiment, is shown by the thousands of signera to various petitions which have come before the Common Council, in past years, urging their suppression. i ‘The only reason assigned for permitting them, is, that the thousands who throng the streets on the Fourth of | July require some refreshment after their fatigue and ex- posure to the heat of the day. But surely it cannot be | necessary to convert the Park intoa tavern on this ac- count, when every street hi houses, restaurants, shops, which everything can be obtained needful to the sol gratification of the appetite ; and it is believed that more comfort, and more enjoyment would be found by the eiti- zen in taking a meal quietly at home, surrounded by his family, than in partaking of such refreshments fs gre pre- | vided in the booths, amid the crowd Fion al- | we ys prevailing in and about them ; and that, in aup- | pressing the helding of those booths the city authorities will be sustained by public opinion, wilt promote the | comfort of all, and assist in mai if xood order, and the canse of moi While I share largely in’ the | patriotic feelings so forcibly sppealed to by the return of | that illustrious day. I cannot believe or understi | keep alive the patriotism of American citizen! | ful for the city government to permit the conversion of the Park, Battery, &c. into great marts for « | drinking, attended as such conversion alw | by the annoyance b | perance and uproar, and, in short, by numberless evil | Hiscreditatle to the city and injurious to the public wel- | fare. JAMES HARPER. | | Amusements. | Nimro’g Garpen.—Oh this sultry weather. What | could we poor half melted (Fothamites do were it | not for Niblo’s Gardens? To sit in the cool and brilliant- | ly illuminated Saloon, listeuing to the cheerful Waltzes, Gallopades and Rondos, performed by the excellent mili- tary band, while surrounded by beauty, as you leisurely sip your ice cream, is the perfection of enjoyment-then the capital entertainments, the beautiful promenades, the shady walks, from which ten thousand flowers send forth their fragrance, form altogether a scene of enchantment, and render an evening spent there a real “Midsummer Night's Dream” of bliss. A rich bill to-night—and short- | ly we are to have ballet in perfection. Korponay, Des- Jardins, Derire, Martin, the Vallee’s, Wells cum multis already engaged. ‘Ihe Corps de Ballet will num- ndred, Fifty nymphs wil appear armed cap & ie. The gorgeous apartments of the Grand Sultan's | Seraglio will be thrown open to the view of all New York | an? all the glories of the East represented with the utmost fidelity. In faith, Niblo and Mitchell are determine? to render the present season one series of triumphs. Their enterprize, industry, tact and liberality, will be richly | rewarded,’ Lo! we have said it. | Og The élite of our good city seem resolved to | support the healthy, cheerful and attractive Castle | Garden, * The courageous Spanish lady. with her elegant and wonderful feats, has been the continual theme of dis course, She appears with her brothers to night reed | her extraordinary advertisement. No wonder the tide | fashion sets in strongly for this most deliciou! The fine air and the beautiful sea views from the lower and upper platforms are alone worth the price of admiss Great ¥ The Infant Sisters frem England, abo: whom all thefpapers have been teeming with pra’ made a grand debut before some thousand persona yest day at the American Museum. The crowd was 80 gr that notone half could get seats. They will prove tallest card since the evacuation of neral Thumd.— They are to agin today at half past three and eight P. M. ed by the Orpheons, Giants, Great West- ernand othera—the rarest bill of the day. Notwithstanding the excessively warm wea- bated have lately experienced, the ‘New York Museum has heen numerously attended. We can attri- bute it to nothing else but the attractions, which must be tremendons, to induce ple to patronise any place of amusement, when the thermometer is nearly upto on hundred. ‘The dwarf shortly takes his dgparture. Thi who have not seen him should avail t present opportunity. The Giantess, and Madame Checkeni, and the Conovers, lont in every thing, particularly in tne Orpha: t Poker Dance, in both of which they form prominent c! racters. Mise Rosalie Cline, the charming ongstri. +, and La Petite Aimie and Eloise, graceful dancers, appe. All for one shilling. joings for the ath of July are in active oar aoa 2: eee ile,