The New York Herald Newspaper, July 16, 1844, Page 2

N&EW_ YORK HERALD. i , July 16, 1844. or) ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY HERALD. A FOURTH EDITION REQUIRED ! -. Wonderful Success of Newspaper Literature. Yesterday, we published a third edition of many thousands of the Mustrated Week'y Herald, con- taining an account of the riots in Philadelphia. We bave to-day printed a fourth edition of just as many thousands, to supply the demand for the “ Great Western,” and packets yet to sail. The manner in which this illustrated Weekly Herald hws been received by the public bas asto- nis ed even us, who were long since prepared to be astonished at nothing. Many attempts have been heretefore made to establish pictorial papers in this ciry, bat from their invariable want of suc- cess, the poverty of the effort, want of talent and genius in managing it, it was supposed that such a thing could not be made to succeed here. We have shown, however, that such a paper, if proper- ly got up, is certain of receiving ample patronage and support. One of the mot curious results of the popularity of this paper has been, thata great proportion of the recent sales have beev amongst the Irish—the most pious and determined followers of Bishop Hughes who bought the beautiful illustrated Herald in the very face of bis bull of excommunication against all who woula touch or look at the Herald. We mean to continue at proper intervala, and as occasion may require, the publication of Mus rated Weekly Heralds. We have four or five artists al- most constantly in our employment; and we are prepared to g ve graphic illustrations of the pro- grees of society, and all important events in the most expeditious, accurate, and graphic style. As soon as the excitement of these riots is over, we shall enter on the work of illustrating the manner in which the two great parties are conducting the Presidential contest, by means of engravings, of the beawy and-excellence of which no one can Position and Prospects of the American Re- publican Party. ‘We hear the inquiry made on every hand, what effect will all those recent events in Philadelphia have upon the position and prospects of the Ameri- can Republican party, or the new party lately start- ed in this eity? It is very difficult to reply to this at present. We must wait for a little more insight into their move- ments here and elsewhere. Some supposefthat the disastrous occurrences in Philadelphia willbe the means of destroying the existence of the Ameri- can Republicaus as a party. We do not think ro. We rather think that those events are calculated only to give to that party a greater degree of noto- riety all over the’country, and tu increese its affilia- tions, and perhaps ite numbers, This new party, like every other which has had its origio in narrow, local, sectional, or proscriptive views, must run its appointed course, like the cater- pillar sticking toa gooseberry bush. We have had the anti masonic party, which was started on very uarrow and proseriptive priaciples by ‘Thurlow Weed and his associates of the West. That party made gome progress for afew years, ran its course, | and went to perdition. The Mormons area sort of political party, mixed up with religious objects and belief, now on their mid career, and will runon to their end. The Irish influence also as a separate and | distinet political association, waich was organized by Bishop Hughes, has had its day, anda very brief one it hasbeen. The American Republican party started out of opposition to this Irish influence, and in consequence of the strong feeling of disgust which had been created by the bad conduct of both he old parties,itjreached power last 5) ring by an overwhelming majority. But if its pledges are not fulfilled with regard to city reform, its candle will burn out very rapidly, and leave not even a Srease spot in the socket. The Philadelphia riots may, indeed, give such an ephemerea! excitement as will tend to bring this new party to the culminating point, from whence, like the other proscriptive and sectional organiza- tions we have noticed, its des¢ent to oblivion wil! be according to the usual laws of gravitation. form any conception until they are published. state of the Country—The Presid: ton—Texas Annexation, In the midst of riot, usurrection, murder and political excitement in certain diseased localities of the Repub ic, this country is full of all the elements of humanity,morality, virtue, philosophy, cant, hum- bug, great prosperity and tremendous power-nor did any nation make everso rapid a progress, as this land is doing at this very moment. ‘This very proaperity among all classes, probably accounts for the singular apathy that prevails among the people on political subjects. During an experience of nearly a quarter of a century, we have never kno@n a greater coolness in regard to the election of the next President, as at present ex- ists, The best evidence of this is furnished by the late result of the local election in Louis- lana, which, most unexpectedly to all, has, on the eve of the Presidential contest,jresulted very suspiciously to Clay and the whigs, and very ad- verse to Polk and Texas. By this event we see that the Texas annexation question, in its own peculiar locality, has had no effect whatever against Mr. Clay’s chances—but rather the contrary. The old issues seem to operate yet, most strongly, on the old parties—and the prospect is thus far in favor of Olay and his measures. Yet it would, perhaps, be too hazardous to say that Mr. Clay will positively be elected. The Sreat masses are not waked up—nor will they be tili the heats of the summer are over. We do not believe, however, that the country can be so ex- cited in IS$4 as it was in 1840. The times are too prosperous for that. In the meantime, we may set it down as certain that the Texas fever has very much abated—to be revived, however, next year—and that the peaceful relations of the country cannot be touched or interrupted for sor: time to come. ntial Ques- Tar Patapenpaia Riwts —We continue in thi day's paper the report of the very interesting inves. tigation in progress now resrecting the origin of the lat: nota. It would eppear that a great deal of the disturbance is te ‘pe attributed to the improper con- duct of some of the local authorities, and in this respect the riots in Philadelphia resemble those in Paris, which oceurred in the various sections, and were simulated by the small cfficials, and even- tually put dowa only by the cannon of Napoleon. Southwark, Moyamensing and Kensington, are faubourgs of Philad-Iphia, each governed by its own local authorities, whilst the city proper i composed ot only w few of the principal streets run- ping from the Schuylkill to the Delaware. This splitting up of the city into sections has had a most dangerous effect, and produced such quarreling with respect to the limits of the jurisdiction of the several Municipalities, as has Tepeat- edly interferred wish the administration of Justice and the preservation of the public peace — The whole city should at once be placed uader » new and well organized system of government.— The conduct of some of the sectional authorities has been mos: diegracefal, and unless measures be adopted to prevent the recurrence of such behavior, there can be no end put to riots, A great many country’ merchants and trade: who were accustomed to do business in Philade} phia, are coming to this city for that purpose. This will perhaps have considerable eflect in inducing the Puiladelphia mercantile community to exert themselves in obtaining a new and efficient city government. Rruigion anp Pourtics —A good deal of talk has been occasioned of the political tirade delivered last Sunday in the church of the Messiah before the “Boston Tigers,” by the Rev. Mr. Lathrop. So far as we have heard, it has been condemned in the strongest manner. It was indeed a very glaring specimen of clerical bad taste and impertinence, however well it might have seemed for a political speech at a political gathering in Military Hall Mr. Lathrop is a clerical gentleman, from Boston, and probsbly was not quite aware of the improprie- ty of his conduct, tor many of the eminently philo- sophical clergymen of that wise city are not particu- larly squeamish about their introduction of extran- eous matter into the pulpit orations. However, Mr. Lathrop has, to say the least of it, certainly acted with great indiscretion, in mixing up, at this particular crisis, religion and politics, and dese- erating the temple of prayer by the introduction of politica) declamation, He has, in fact, been guilty of the same fatal error as Bishop Hoghes, and, in- deed, we do not know but the Bishop has been, in some reapeets, the lessereriinn oul of the two, for he did not desecrate the house of God when he under- took to spout politics. Itismuch to be regretted that a man possessed of the intelligence and high character of Mr, Lathro; should suffer himself to be so misguided by his po- litical feelings or prejudices.as (> torget the dignity and solemnity of his position aw a minister of elie gion. Whatever his opinions on the subject of » repeal or modification of the naturalization laws may be—lowever reasonable or proper they may be—ihe house of God is not the place for him to utter or deiend them, and this desecration of the altar can never be too strongly reprehended. It has been this mingling of politics with religion and religion with politics which has been the main source of those evils which we all deplore this day ‘Texas and Mexico.—Texas is quiet. It hardly knows which way to turn since the United States have rejected her. Mexico is in a quandary also Santa Anna wishes te re-capture Texas, and cglied upon Congress for 30,000 men and $4,000,000 for the purpose. Neither the men nor money were gaated, but he wos them if he could, ‘xas is, therefore, safe for another ent -perhape forever, from any attempt frou. Mexico. probe | anxiety great on the subject. The liberal party In the next election in this city, it is probable that the natives and. the whigs will unite, nomi- nating a8 Members of Congress those only who are in favor of a repeal of the naturalization laws. How this may affect the relutive chances of Clay and Polk, it is difficult to tell precisely. Butjat pre- sent the symptoms indicate that the democrats will lose Members of Congress and Assembly, even, in the City of New York. Tse Murver at Honoxen.—The investigation relative to the murder of the German Meckie, was continued at Jersey city yesterday morning, before Coroner Bunson, assisted by District Attorney Harpensure. The young (erman, named Menges, who was arrested on Saturday as an accomplice to | poor old Major Noah is still alive and kicking, | although not with such tremendous energy as of old. The fact is that atter sailing all round the | world of politics and calling at every harbor and ; haven, he has got back to the old port from which he started thirty years ugo, and is now reciting his experience in a very graphic and amusing manner. | In his last Sunday paper he gives a very dry and lachrymose account of his connexion with Captain | Tyler. We give it in his own words. Le mean of two years ago, a plot was formed by certain well known charecterain thir city, to obtain possession of the Treasury of the Custom House, by the removal of | the Collector “‘The mea engaged in it had been notorious | in the robbery of almost every bankrupt moneyed institu- | tion in New York and they Jaid the most skilful plans to Gonsummate their object. Admonished by the heavy de- faleations under the two last Collectors, and determined | to protect the people as well as the reputation of the ad- | mivistration against snch a calamity, w red to Washington to put the President on his guar inst the machinations of these men, who actually had surrounded him, and are really in’ telent, intrigue, and 4 Ciousness of mauner, capable of making & powerful im- reesion on an unsuspecting and somewhat credu. lous man «The President, justly alarmed at the move- ment, refused to displace Mr. Curtis, aud for two yeurs derations be has finaliy yielded, he has placed a citi- zen in that oft 4 b repritation to sustain, ans will resist the attempts making by these men to control him. Now, mark the result. Mr, Curtis, after having collected upwards of forty millions of dollars. setties his accounts to a fr. » takes up bie bonds. and retires with honor, thus sustaining the repre- sentetions we had made of him to the Presideut. By pre- prevent it, we have been instrumental ia saving at least a ™ in and @ half of dollars, of which the customs would have been relieved in that time, and sparing the President the pain of indignant denunciations from all quorters ot the Union. For this they determined to punish us, and throngh Spencer succeeded to the utmoat of their wishes, by taking the prees out of our hands, dividing and break- ing down our friends,disbanding the organizations and ar- rangements under which John Tyler war gradually and honorably placing himself in an auspicious and honorable position, and turning the whole power and battery of the administration »gainst us. This banditti boast that having the organ under their direction they will now control the entire movements of the administration, and appointments in the Custom House, until March next, if the statements now preparing of their entire operations, which will be laid before Congress at an early period of the next sexaion of the Preadent totheir real charac- ter. As to Mr. Spencer, we would not even by insinuation, mplicate him in the moneyed operations and plots of his friends. Spencer though easily deluded, and always in the power of wretched associates, and ing @ poor knowledge of mankind, has the merit of personal integri- ty He is not avaricious—he knows the value of money, but wonld not sacrifice rep'itation in any improper efforts to obtain it. We believe the old Major states pretiy nearly the truth, though we don’t give nim all the credit for saving so much jnoney to the country, as he takes to himself. The allusions in this ex- will be understood, and will have some effect time when the Tyler party are making such at thi prodigious efforts to get the whole of the spoils of the Custom House. In this plot—for the same old plot is carried on—the active men are those known as the “ Post office clique,” who formerly ate as far as possible into the bowels of the North Ameri- can Trust and Banking Company, and the Com- the murder, was also present, accompanied by his counsel, E. V. R. Wriout, Esq. Several witnesses Sunday merning, and the only additional testimony of importance, tending to implicate the accused, was given by Mr. Henry Relyea, of this city, who stated that he was hunting near Hoboken in the vi- cinity of the scene of the murder on Friday after. noon, when he saw the accused about half past five or six o’clock, walking on the high ground above where the murder was committed. He ap- proached him very close, and therefore feels satis- fied that the accused 1s the same person he saw. ‘This fact, with the recognition of Mr. Stout, who heard the report of the pistol on Friday afternoon, appears to trace the guilt to the accused in a very positive manner, ‘The examination will be resumed to-morrow af- ternoon at 2 o’clock, when farther developments will probably be made. Canapa.—No approach has been yet made to the formation of aproperly organized administra- tion by the Governor; but rumors are rife, and are still declaring their decided hostility against the public affairs being carried on in the absence of advisers, responsible and sufficient. A dinner given to a Mr. Barthe by his constituents, in the Parish of Li Baie, is alleged by the triends of the Governor to be an evidence of popular opinion and his favor among the French Canadians, and as strongly denied by the opposite pariy. There still continues to be marked indications of the growth of party feeling and religious animosity in Canada. On Monday last a serious riot was near occurring in Montreal, on the occasion of laying the foundation stone of a new church, at which the presence of the Governor was expected. An attempt was made to parade orange lilies and fligs, at which the Catholics took offence. A scuffle ensued, and part of the scaffulding giving way, a lady had her leg broken, and several others more or less injured. In addition to this, a rumor has just reached us, that a desperate affray took place on the 12th of July, at Drummondsville, C W. The report states, that a great concourse of Orangemen had met there, intending to hang the | effigy of O’Connell; upon learning which, the Ca- tholic Irish from the Welland Canal became in- censed, armed themselves, and went to the scene ot the Orange celebration—giving out that they | were going to shoot at a mark. Nothing certain has yet been learneu about the matter; but every thing considered, it appears probable that a riot has occurred. The Synod of Canada, now in session at Kings- ton, has given indication that a disruption of that body is very likely to take place. A proposition was submitted for an entire separation from the Church of Scotland, and negatived by 56 to 16 ; | but the minority are said to be sustained by the | great mass of the laity, and will doubtless take « | decided stand, and make it the subject of future agitation. It is very hkely a new element of dis- cord may arise out of this question, and that ano- ther difference of opinion between the Imperial | and Colonial Legislatures on endowiments will ob- tain, which may make the breach between them | still wider than itis. | } PostmasTeR or ALBany.—Sometime ago our Albany correspondent made some statements in regard to Mr. Wasson, the postmaster of Albany, which we jave reason to believe were entirely in- correct. Our correspondent represented Mr. Was- son as attending a political meeting, and offering | some resolutions. Now we learn from the best! authority that Mr. Wasson never attended any | such political meeting, and confines himself en- tirely to the discharge of his public duties. Our correspondent was entirely misinformed and did not, we trust, intentionally make the statement which we now contradict. We make this statement in justice to Mr. Wasson, whom we have known for | many years,and who has uniformly conducted him- | self with a degree of integrity, fidelity and propriety | which many other public functionaries would do | well to imitate. Bririsn West Inpies.— We published on Sunday morning an account of an outbreak among the emancipated blacks of Dominica. The whol: cause of the revolt was in the appearance of a few persons appointed to take the census of the Island. \t thus appears, that in any condition of life, the blacks are totally unfit to govern themselves, and that they are the happiest and the most useful when slaves—their original position in society. Bearer oF Disratcnes.—We learn that Mr. Lewis Mark goes out in the Britannia as bearer of dispatches to our Ministers in London, Paris, and Berlin. Those to the latter he is most particularly delegated to carry, as they relate to ihe Commer. cial Treaty with the Zoll Verien Tue Steamer Exie.—The steamboat Erie lost in the lake, of the same name, some time since, is about to be raised by the means of a diving bell, and also the remains of the schooner Young Lion, loaded with iron, that was lost near the same spot a# short time since vernor Van Ness, willbe an effectual counter- check to the operations of these worthies, who are | were called to subatantiate facts published by us on | 20W £0 busy discovering their attachment to the | y Captain by going recklessly tor his re-election. Atlantic Steam Ships, It is very probable, from what we can learn, that Captain Hosken will return to England in the Great Westetn without having met with the success in organizing a line of ocean steamers which he and others anticipated. 1t appears that this popular officer has visited this country for the purpose of feeling the pulse of the public and to obtain the aid of our government in establishing a line of mail steam ships like those now running to Boston. It was his plan to have four steamers to run between New York and Liver- pool to carry the American mails. Two of these steamers were to be the Great Western and Great Britain, and two new and powerful ones were to be immediately constructed, either in England or this country—but probably in England. Not having re- ceived the slightest encouragement from our gov- ernment, as it is said, Captain Hosken has, we believe, gone to Canada to see what can be don: there, railroad between Boston and Montreal be carried through, the Canadian capitalists will be some- what divided in their movements relative to their intercourse with England. There is room enough, however, for half a dozen routes, and Captain Hosken may, therefore, receive some encourage- ment. Whether he meets with any success or not in Canada, he will probably return home next Saturday with his plan in his breeches pocket. And thus his mission ends, Let us hope, however, that neither his nor the efforts of any other man in this business will stop | here. {tis very natural to suppose that the present | administration would throw cold water on any en- terprise like the one we have mentioned, for the reason that the steam ships were to be controlled by a British company. Any administration would very likely have done the same. If a line of mai! packets are to be started into existence with the sanction of the American government, the sai line ought tobe controlled, if not owned, by Ameri- cans. We would like to eee four or five steamers like the Western running from England to New York, and we don’t care who manages or owns them, provided our government has nothing to do with them; but the moment this government lends its aid in any shape to them, then the American flag must float at their peaks, and American officers walk theirquarter decks. We are in hopes that in a tew short years we shall see this. We want an ocean muiltine wholly American. We want a line to form a school for our young officers and seamen, We want one for the bencfit of the commercial community, and we must have one. Tur Wuia Warp Meetines.—The meetings o/ the whigs of the several wards of this city, for the purpose of selecting delegates to the Syracuse State Convention were, generally speaking, rather thinly attended. In a few of the wards there was a tolerable muster. There is certainly a great fall- ing off in the quantity of excitement in the political movements of both parties in this city. However, both are working hard for all that. The whige were never so well organized as at present in this State. Trier Meeting.—It will be seen by our adver- tising columns, that the Tyler party will hold « mass meeting in the Park on Wednesday next Tue Avoition Canpipate.—Mr. J. G. Birney, the black candidate for the Presidency, ts very busy lecturing at Detroit. Fink. —At a quarter past two o’clock yesterday morning, the frame building, No. 102 Ridge street, occupied by a man named Kieehers, a root beer manvfacturer, and three other German families, was discovered to be on fire in the upper story, the flames from which communicated to the ad- | joining house used as a grocery store on the south east corner of Ridge and Stanton streets, Con- siderable property had been removed previous to the arrival of any engine. No. 41 was the first on the spot, quickly followed by different others, and the fire was soon got under, being confined alto- gether to the upper part of the building. In the removal of the things, a small trunk belonging to Kiechers, containing $120, was missing, and two of his trunks, containing wearing apparel, was en- tirely consumed; he and his wife escaped through the window by the assistance of the watchmen present. Emtenation.—There has been an increase in the emigration to Canada this yearover last, ARRIVED AT QUEBEC. To July 11, 1848, : 13 yoo To July 11, 1944, : - + 13,790 Increase, - isi 1,200 It is supposed that the increase to Canada will con- tinue while emigration to this country will fall off [tis the impression that the Philadelphia riots wi) deter agreat many from coming to the United States: resisted every importunity ; and though from political | of experince and firmness, who has | venting his removal, and we were then in aposition to. mercial Bank. But the excellent Collector, Go- | Whether or not he will succeed with the | Provincials, it is of course a matter of doubt. If the | Mayor Noau Attve anv Kicxixe.— We find that | Mevemen: Doings of our Distinguished | Captain Truen, President of these United States, with his young and accomplished bride, has left Washington, and the cares of State, to spend the honey moon at the Rip Raps. !t is said he is stil} devoted to his favorite question of Annexation. His spare thoughts, which we should suppose were few, are employed upon the ways and meansof seeuring his election to the next Presidency, or of making the most capital out of his position. Ex-President Van Buren lives in retiremewi ar Lindenwald. Havieg given up all ideas of pub‘ie | life, he is now devoting his talents to the meas of electing the Hon, Silas Wright the next Gor eraor of New York. A capital selection w< Henry Cray has returned to Ashland. He re- election. He still persists in his adherence to the tariff of ’42, and opposes the Annexation of Texas, Tueopowk FreiincnvyeeN remaiiis in New | York, attending to his duties as Chancellor of the | New York University. i , Samus K Poux is at his home in Tennessee | quietly watching the canvass for his election. — Gxorce M. Dauias is also at his home in Phi- | ladelphia_watching and waiting the ssme event. Jouy C. Cautoun, Secretary of State, is at ; Washington. We hear nothing further of bis re- | siguing. He is probably devising some scheme for | the Annexation of Texas. obi ate Postmaster General Wicxtrrs, with his aecorm- | plished daughters, is rusticating at Saratoga. Ii is | suid he is about visiting Canada to effect some in- ‘ternational arrangement relative to the mails. Ji 20, he will bugle it, as usual. i . Tuomas H. Bsnton has gone back to Missouri, ith a view to remstate hunself in the Democracy, wi ‘and procure his re-electioa to the United States | pe, | Senate, of which there is some doubt, in conse- | quence of his opposition to Annexation. | Dania Wenster is making chowder at Marsh- | field, near Boston, and lending his influence to the | election of Henry Clay, with a view to the succes- ‘sion in ‘48. : gts | JSamxs Bucwtanan isat home, lending his influence | to the immediute election of Polk and Dallas, with ‘an ultimate eye to the Presidency in "48. _ | Col. Ricwary M. Jownson, whose services as a | candidate for office were not desired by the De- mocratic p-rty in the eusuingPresidential election, | has effected an honorable retreat from, qne field of | party conflict to the retivement of private life. ‘ Gorge © vag has girded on hissword and buck- sar to do battle in the canvass for the el-ction of i Henry Clay. He ig the great Northern champion | of a protective tariff. Levz Woopsuay, the Northern counter cham pion of tree trade, 1s at Portsmouth, pursuing, wit never tiring diligence, his varied duties both as # statesman and legislator, and also as a democrat landa ayes. i wh \ Rurus Cuoars is in Massachusetts, giving assi- fugaa attention to poetry, politics, philosophy and law. Siras Waienr is at work on his farm, with hit | coat off and his sleeves up, in St. Lawrence county, ner York. He is the real Cincinnatus of New | Tork. i __N. P. Tatumanae has just returned from Wash- iagton, and is preparing to remove, with his large family, to Wisconsin, of which Territory he is the newly appointed Governor. He is the author of the new Fox and Wisconsin River Canal Bill. Captain Srocxton is down at Sandy Hovk, de- j Voting all his mental energies, and no small amount {of his inexhaustible pecuniary resources, to the | construction of another unbustible Peacemaker. George McDurrig, the Southern champion of free trade, is preparing to make an electioneering tour to the great Nashville Democratic Mass meet- iy testes to be held there. F dixon H. Lewis, Senator, the largest man in the United States, or perhaps in the world, has just lefi Washington for Alabama to attend to approaching elections. 2 bik General Jackson is at the Hermitage, writing an occasional letter upon the question of annexation, or some other important national concern. Like the sun, quietly setting in a clear western horizon, he is peaceably descending to his rest. é General Cass having failed to procure the nomi- | nation atthe Baltimore Convention, is out strong | tor Polk and Dallas; and, also, is attending to his | private business in Detroit, and preparing for 1848. Departure oF THe Boston Licht Inrantry.— This event took place at four o’clock on the even- ing of yesterday, which was quite a busy day with the Boston ‘ Lights” and their friends the City | Light Guards. At an early hour in the morning, they visited Governor’s Island, and were received | by the Commandant. At two o’clock they must- ered in the Park, whence they repaired, by invita- tion of Mr. Carter, the proprietor, incompany with the N. Y. Light Guards, to the “Waverly House,” at three,where Messrs. Ormebee & Carter, had pre- pared for them a dinner on a scale of elegance and extent worthy of the occasion. On few occasions has it been our good fortune to witness so much animation and conviviality, such a manifestation of kind regards, and exhibition of social feeling as at the “‘ Waverly House” on the occasion of the se- | | | paration of the “Light Guards” and their guests, the “Tigers.” Nor were their brethern in arms, the “ Independent Tompkins Blues,” the ‘* Union Blues” of Newark, and the “Brooklyn Guards,” forgotten—the mention ot their names were re- ceived with rapture, as well as those of Mayors Harper, of New York, and Sprague, of Brooklyn Some capital speechvs were delivered; those by Major Parke of the “Tigers,” Lieut. Stetson of the “Guards,” and Mr. Phillips of the ‘ Union Blues,” in particular were happy; the latter gentleman’s { vocal abilities laid the company under a double ob- | ligation to him, for there was not one present who appeared to relish the festivities mere, except Mr. Carter, the hust, whose solicitude and activity, in Superintending the whole affair was admirable. Up tothe last moment of the sailing of the steam- er Cleopatra, at 5 o’clock, the toast, the song, and the interchange of good offices, and as diplomatists say, “amicable relations,” were prolonged. The steamer, however, suiled and so did the ‘Tigers.’ On passing the Nerth Carolina, the crew manned ‘the yards and gave them three hearty cheers. A happy voyage to them and a quick return. The City Greys, another noted company, arrive to-day from Boston, and are to be received by the New York Fusileers, but their stay will be but tor aday. The more’s the pity. Theatricals. Mr. Russell arrived in this city on Sunday, and sails to-day for Liverpool in one of the packets. He will remain a few months in England and re- turn to this country in the fall. He has been ab- sent from this city nine, months, and has given upwards of two hundred concerts, and aver- aged from sixty to six hundred dollars, accord- ing to the place where they were given. Allowing the very moderate average profit of fifty dollars on each concert, Mr. Russell has made $10,000 during the last nine months. And well he deserves a fur- tune. Success attend him! _Madame Cinti Damoreau still remains in thir city. She recently made proposals to Ole Bull te accompany him in his present tour and join him in his concerts, thereby to diesolve her connectior with Mons. Artot; but the former gentleman de- clived the proposition, no doubt judging it bette and more profitybleto “go on his own hook,” Madame Cinti Damorean and Mons. Artot sat to-day at 11 o'clock for France, in the packe: “ship lowa, Yankee Hill makes his appearance at Saratoga on Wednesday next Mss Nelson, who was so great a favorite here » few years ago, is again in this city, and has been playing to full houses, ‘ sai Hodges, the great tenor singer, is in this city. Mr. Brougham, the popular [rish comedian, is iso here. } jal i | Arrivans.—The steamer Princeton arrived off | the Battery on Saturday afternoon with Captair Stockton on board. The Captain is stopping ai the Astor House. The Princeton leaves again in two or three days for the Hook. Gen. Scott arrived yesterday morning at the American Hotel, and left the same afternoon. He goes to West Point, where he leaves some of hi: family, and thence he proceeds on a tour to Lake Superior. Gen. Worth left this city on Saturday for Flor- ida. Vavxnatt..—This pleasant place of amusemen: has passed out of the hands of Mrs. Timm, and th: management is now assumed by Messrs. Mosso; and Wood, both very clever in their respectiv; iaes. They offer a very attractive bill for thi even! fuses to make any more visits abroad, or deliver | any more speeches prior to the next Presidential | Counetl. Julye16.—The Board met last Boanp or Aupenmen, i “the President, Chair, ee ings were read ‘and amended on motion of Mr. ne ex; after which a. ag a Wace io ‘order, petitions were received from) inhabitants of ‘aggre Ca ree praying fore free hydrant io their different *. "Feont John Murphy, praying remission of license feos for es. ree William Cox, Keeper of the City Prison, praying the Board to refuud certain expenses incurred in connec: \ tion with bis dutwa in the City Prison, Referred. From W. Fine, praying to be relieved from erroneous ‘texation. Referred, A From ist Ward Hose Company No. 8, asking for certain ra. é ju vitation from the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, requesting the attendance of the Board. Laid on the table. Wavigation of the Hudson.——A communication from the Beart of Common Council, Albany, in relation to im- provements on the Hudson. Referred. : James Wildy, I or of Lime. Communications from the Street Com: tion to obstructiona in the public sewers ion of the Croton pipes. Referred. Public Schools —A_ communication was received from the Board of Education in rel to appropriation for ' balling @ public school house in E} zabeth street, Re- ferred. | Public Taxes —-A communication was received from the Comptrolier in relation to the city taxes for the years 1842 and 1843, Referred Reports —From committee on astersments'in favor of vim as relinqnishment of assessment $5,600, from inhab- tants of 6th avenue, Laid on the tabl The Fire Carts —Ordinance in relation to lations in charcoal carts, Laid on the table, to he rrinted. <2 Temperance Man, but not a Tetotaler.—Report from Committee to whom was referred the ition of Dennis Quin, pray ing compensation for loxs of his horse~ in favor of granting a sum of $70.8 compensation. The affitavit of petitioner accompanied the petition, in which Quin swears he is a good temperance men, and never takes but one glass of toddy in the day. ‘An Acoxnman.— One glass at a time perhaps, The reading caused considerable Jaughter. Referred by the introdnet cer in regu. , and ordersd | resolution proposing the appointment of a Matron for | the City Prion! tobe subject to the control of the Keeper and the Committee on Police, Watch and Yrisons. | Alder: on Gare moved an amendment, ihe ing the ‘appointment of an Assistant Matron. and that both be al- | lowed a salary of $400 per annum. He said the propriety of such an appointment wonld at once strike every one, | He held in his hand an ordinance on the subject, that re- quired to be carefully considered by the Board. The 1 Kis Commissioners had frequently opportnnities to wit- ‘ness the necessity—the immediate nececc’* for anch 8p an appointment '> Tegutate and control, and exercise ,euatary influence over the abandoned females who are | the inmates of the City Prison—which department w:s at | present shown to be fully neglected. | Alderman Emarans wasof opinion that if such an ap- | pointment was made, they should either reduce the salary | of the present keepers, or dispense with one of those offi cers ‘The Presipent was in favor of the appointment of fe- R. L, Scmsrra.in, Esq., in the | jsh the males to superintend the female departments in the public risons. Withont sucha reguiation it would be, ae it ever ad been, impossible to prevent the iniquitous practices and vices which were familiar to every one conversant, with these establishments, He wished the resolution wes more specific ; however, he would vote in favor of it as he deemed such a reform most essential to the interests of the unfortunate inmates of the public prisons. | Alderman Gaus offered an ordinance on the subject, which was read by the clerk. | The Presipext moved that the ordinance be read by | sections and taken np | Alderman Hasnrouck rose in opposition, and moved to | let it lie on the table as the subject required considera- j tion, Alderman Garx wonld consent to allow the ordinance | to lieover; bnt wonld press the passage of the resolu. | tion in favor of appointing a matron, as such an appoint: | ment was obviously necessary to every one who kuow the state of the City Prison. Alderman Hasuaovex wished to let the matter lie over for consideration altogether. A subject of this kind was novel in its character and required careful deliberation. He would move to let the entire matter ie over. The Prestoent hoped the motion to let it lay over wonld not prevail. The question on letting the matter lie over was taken and lost. The Prestpent offered some further remarks in support of the original resolution. Alderman Hasnnovcx rose in opposition. He suggested that if infamous practices could be brought home to the doors of any of the prison. keepers or police, they ought be brought betore the community and exposed and the parties dismissed. For his parthe was not aware ot the existence of such practices from the keepers or police of that prison. The Board would have. their hands full it they went on at euch a rate ae the present, and should net take action on the subject without careful consideration. Alderman Daraxr offereed some remarks in support of the resolution, and was followed by 6 Presrpent, who replied to the Alderman of the 14th Ward (Hasbrouck ) The necessity of acting on the resolution required but few further remarks. If the Al- derman of the 14th required facts, the publication of them would cause humpnity to revolt at the shocking details that could be presented. As well might they trust the lamb to the wolf as woman to the custody of a depraved man. Like certain places in the east where the softer sex were kept in subjection, they wanted to place them out of the power of any who conld do them harm. Alderman Mort considered that such a protection was necessary for abandoned females, For his own part he wished it, much as he had personal oppertunities to wit- ness the necessity for such a reform, having heen attack- ed by a band of women in Broadway pretty sharply, when, if he had not a strong innate sense of propriety and morality, and did resist pretty strongly, he did not know what might not have accurred. (Loud laughter. After a few further remarks from Alderman Gave in vor of the resoiution, and Alderman Emmans in oppor tion, the question on the passage of the resolution was carried—n. 11. noer 4, Mr Emm: herenpon offered a resolu‘ion proposing tc abolish the office of the deputy keeper in the female ae- partment ofthe City Prison. Lost. A short Set-too —The President offered a resolution pro- posing an appropriation of a xum not exceeding $1000, for cleansing and repairing the chambers of the Boards and the Governor's apartments. Mr. Emmans opposed the resolntion. He wished te know nnon what grounds the Board cowld undertake to pass such a resolution? or was it to prove to the commu nity that the modern reformars who promised so much and did so little, were falling back upon the old character of wasteful expendity of which they so much com plained. and to reform which they crept into office? The Parsinent—We are endeavoring to sweep away the corruptions of those who nave fattened upon the spoils for years—the old corruptions. What has become of the tea parties? What of the dinners in the Alm< House? What of the suppers, and the carringer, and the booths about the Park? The very corruptions in this room? the very filth that is lying under ne; andthe gen- gentleman My carriage hire last year was but fifty nd, talking about the dirt and the flith—they, thir on party are actually filling up every avenne rt and filth, and falling into the evile of their predecessors, Talking about tea and dinners at Bellewne Unever dined there but once in my life; their reforms ar nothing hut wind; like every promise that has been mad hy this mushroom party that have lately sprung all their villendin emoke After a few further remarks from Alderman Emmans, the resolution was adopted. The Board adjourned, Boarn oF Assistant Acvensry, July 15—Wa. Ever peut, Eeq., President inthe Chair. The minutes of the rela ae ng 12th inst. having been read and passed un- anim sualy, John Spring Steel was, on petition, appointed wood inspector. an ordinance wan agreed to for the priation of certain sums for the repair of lamps and paying extre officers, t A petition from certain inhabitants of Reade street, re-' lative to the sppointment of extra policemen tcr that neighborhood, was referred to Committee. Papers from the Board of Aldermen.—It was on that the late attorney for the corporation turn over all in formation to the Board as to his receipts and expenditures on behalf of the corporation while in office. Jas. Weekr was appointed city weigher. Other petitions of no pub- lie interest received, and varionsly disnosed of. Resolutions.— For appropriating $1000 to the erection of A monument to Captain Lawrence, in place of the ruinous me now in Trinity Church, was referred to the Commit: tee of Arts and Reiences. That all free hydrante he charged vpon and paid for by those inhabitants who peti tion or require the same—referred to Committee of Croton Aqueduct, [twas agreed to that 0. 8. Bartell be waite? on relative to an index to the volumes of proceedings of the Board of Aesistant A'dermen. Cleaning of Streets —The Board then went into a Com. mittee of the Whole, Mr Johnson in the chair. to take in to consideration the ordinance relative tothe cleaning of he streets, Afters Jong and desultory argument, the pre amble and the three first titles were passed over for the oreaent. and the Board procemed with the consideration of the dth title. Some houror two was then devoted to making several verbal alterations in the different sections presented, One section, the fonrth, was called up several times in variong wove; words were stricken ont, and tome time afterwards it was m that the same word: he inserted again, which cane’ another long converse ‘ion or argument. During the diseussion various atrempt: were made to shelve the question, which was resisted. It was during the proceedings found, that in discussing some narts, that certain alterations were made. which were re ‘erred to be corresponded to by the majority in various other parts, Mr. Cranyien said that this meanre was one of & secret caucus. in which the neople’e interests were neglected for rhe private wants and wiehesfof acliqne He asked where veracertain members. (‘Sick.”) Yes sick—what was their sickness Sick of their party—rick of these secret cancur meetings—sick of the proceedings of their party and co- ning to their senses, He (Mr. Chalick) moved that the sommittes rise and report Mr. Evennect. hoped they would sit, if until day lieht and get through this most necessary ordinance. This 17 pate then moved that the whole ordinance be adopt ad Mr. Wearenvent enidthe whole of the ordinance had been read at the Board of Aldermen, which was anfficient The qnestion was then put that they take all the ordi. nance, which wax Lost, Mr Frveapecs then moved that the ordinance shoul? he taken rection by section, which was e@pposed by ar imendment of the committees rising and reporting, ‘The imendment was lost and the commit'ee preceeded to take tp each section Mr. Tarton objected to this hasty legislation ; it wonld anly lead to confusion inatend of henefit For himeelf. hy had not time given him to consider the matter; he bod only received a copy of the ordinancethat afternoon; anc ie was not qnick enough, like others, to understand sneb vvoluminous document in an hour or two. He was, in sonrequence, at n loat how to vote on many parte, Some three or four sections wore then ‘passed; and # motion was then made by Mr Siri it being half past 1 volnok, that they ‘hould follow the example of their il instrions predecessors, the Aldermen, and rise and report, which was lost, On the question of dis; ya no Ab pensing with the offices of Super Mr. C: x*said'that retaining the it offi oat it i remnant tm present expenditure. ‘were about to cen- tract for the cleaning of the streets, and yet retain these officers. I' would be but telling them that they were dis- honest, and that, in consequence, the duty was taken out of their hands. If these officers had their duty, r contracting? There would ‘where was the oecasion , be a saving of some $18,000 @ year by dispensing with these But no—it had Been adopted by the Bourd of Aldermen, and in cancus ; therefore, it must bedone. Mr. Eevgunesa@nid they could retain all these officers, e the amount of their services by contracting. here ing de 000 a year; an ey a Pe 3 ample of their predecessors If it was found 4 etoere were not requisite, then,they might be dispensed Nir. Cans.tcx foitnd iault with the Assistant Alderm of the 17:h Ward, (Mr Taylor.) for not voting on the sev ral questions presented for their consideration. ‘Mr. Tavron said that it was his desire to have had more time to consider the ordinance, but such desire had been negatived, and, therefore, he thought it better to remain neuter Shortly after 11 o'clock the principal members of the duende: the minority, withdrew and the other sections of the ordinance were quickly dispensed with, there be ing littie or no opposition. ‘the three first titles were then read. Mr Tarran then moved that the Committee rise and report, for the purpose of giving the members time to con- sider the ordinance. The Chairman decided that the motion was out of order. ‘This was eppealed against, and the question being put to the chairman, was supportal i The three omitted titles were then diepensed with in quick succession, being first taken in sections. It wa: agreed thatthe committee rise and repurt, which was carried ‘The President ofthe Board then took the cheir, and ‘ chairman of the Committee of the’ Whole presented the report, saying that he did so, it having been passed unayi- mously with some amendments, Mr Cuaniiex objected to anchjreport, t not being founded on fact; it was not unenimous, but had been amen . Mr Jonysow explainud--he meant by a majority of the committee, The quastion of receiving such report was thom carried in the affirmative. On the question of the ordinance being adopted in con- currence with the Boerd of Aléerman. Mr Charlick ob- Jecred, an it was out of order. The ordinance was then adopted A motion relative to the calling up of # paper respect: ing the paving of 8th street, was taken up for reconsidera- ion Mr Cwannice contended that the ‘was not leq: ly before the Boatd. The clerk should have intimated the Board o Alderman that they had not eoncurred this paper as sent by them; and if that had been done the matter would have been settled. id that only 880 dollars would be re- ving the street—the inhabi- fra 3 not on- ante would pa the rest, seme 4 or 5000 dol very superior description of wooden pavement ly 0, but keep it in repair while the wood lasted. It was then consu in . The rules were suspended for the purpose of taking up a r from the Board of Aldermen, relative to the re+ pairing Bloomindate road. Concurred in The resolution relative tocertain alterations of laws was referred to committee of laws, Mr. CHanticx presented a remonstrance against grent- ing a loan to Mr. Mott. Accepted. Just as the clock struck twelve the Board arose. Navau.—The U. 8. Frigate Potomac, Commo- dore David Conner, arrived at Pensacola on the 6th instant, from Vera Cruz. Ksicnersocnex Batas.—These bathe, situated at 101 Bowery, are kept in fine style and are very worthy of patronage. The charge is only one shilling for a single ticket. City Intelligence Poltee.—Juy 15 —-In the case of the charge brought De Begnis against Gomez fov sterling a ring, reported in the Herald of Sunday and Monday, in stating “the ting was recovered from the thie!.” The ring has been fouad and Mr. Gomez has fully established his iamccence, ‘an appears from the following card. ‘A CARD.—Whereas, Joseph or Pepe Gomez was, on the 13th of July, instant, arrested on my complaint on a charge of atealing a vaiuable ring—-and, whereas, | have since found thatthe said ring wes not stolen, but merely mislaid, and | have found it and caused Gomez to be set at liberty. Now, for the purpose of preventing the re- putation of said Gomez from suffering injury from the above unfortunate mistake, | desire this card to be pub- lished, as the occurrence has already been mentioned ia tl . I further certify that 1 believe said Gomet has Rood ch acter for integrity. july 15th, 1644. ) JOSEPH DE BEGHIS. In Chancery. Before the Vice Chancellor. Tue Giwt anp Gusts CERILY AT THE AMERI- can Museum —Phineas T. Barnum vs. Frederick Randall. —Yeateray this question came on fo Honor the Vica Chancellor. Counsel \aintffs, were John Anthon, Esq, as Esq.; and for the ‘defendant, Wm. M. Price, Esq., assisted by Alexander Watson, E's ‘ ‘A motion on ‘he part of the defendant was made to dis- solve the injunction, and discharge the writ of ne ereat stotu issued in this case, by virtue of the last of which theGiant is now incareerated in the Kidridge sirest prison, and with whom his wife, the Giantess, bas remained a vo- Juntary prisoner since the period of the arrest on Monday, thesth inst. Tae case was opened by W.M. Price, Esq , who in a very able ‘aad eloquent appeal, to his Henor the Vice Chancelior, strongly insisted on the hardship and cruelty of keeping a man ef the Giaot’s dimensions in close cn tody at this period of the year, for no crime committad, and indeed fer no violation of his contract’ And be urged that there was not one charge in the whole bill which warranted the issuing of a writ of Ne Exrat. Mr. Price was replied to by John Anthon, Exq, who read an affidavit denying the statements of the Giant, aad argning in his usnlabie and efficient style, that enough had been stated and charged in the bill to sustain the in- Junction as well as the Ne Ezeat. In the course of Mr. Anthon's pleading, he announced the fact that the advertisement inserted im the Sun of July 3th, which intimated that it was the last appearance of the Giant and Giantess be'ore they w to Albany was in- serted for the purpose of committin, raud on the Ae(endant, in order to give Mr. Barnum’s solicitor time to preprare the necessary papers te have him arrested ‘The counsel, who labore: Juously and gratut on behaif of defendant, showed that the whote trans tion was known to the plaintiff's agents in this matter, and hat the plea of pious fraud was at once disgraceful and repugnant to all law end practic he connse! for the plaintiff prayed to he allowed to put in an additional affidavit of Mr. Bennett, contradicting certain statements of Mr. Randall, which, after some m argument on the purt of the 1d counsel on each si vis honor decided that Bennett's affidavit should be pat luriog the sitting of the court that day, together with all r papers, and that he would endeavor to deliver the ot his decision on thy matter 11 the mornin nae cuse was then adjourned for Tutte hearing until ia day. 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