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

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Friday, July 26, 1644. 0 For news by the Southern Mail see fourth page. ‘The Illustrated Weekly Herald. This Pheckly Herald, illustrated with beautiful engravings descriptive of interesting and charac- teristic incidents in the lives of the Presidential Candidates, will be published to-morrow morning at 9 o'clock. Another Batch of Fragrant Extracts from the Party Newspapers. ‘We continue on our first page the re-publication of some of the violent abuse and low blackguard- ism with which the political press has been teem- ing for the last few months. If any thing can shame these presses inio decency this ought to do it. If they can look on this reflection of their ghar-olers without being sensible of their degrada- tion, there is no hope for them. But this re-publi cation will certainly have another and more im- portant effect. It will effectually open the eyes of an intelligent community to the worthlessness and unprineipled character of the political papers—the folly of partizanship—and the absurdity of being led away by political excitement. It ia very amusing to examine some of this abuse. An immense quantity of it has reference to Mr. Polk’s grand-tather and all the old gentleman’s re- latives, who have been quietly slumbering in their graves for the last quarter of a century. Mr. Polk’s pedigree has been subjected to the most searching scrutiny, and numberless affidavits have been made for the purpose of establishing the astound- ing fact that he really had a grand-father. It ie very probable that the next inquiry will be whether the old chap was a bona fide descendant of the highly respectable patriarch who cultivated the fragrant flower-beds of Eden at a yery early period ot the history of horticulture, and before pantaloons came into fashion. The locofocos have wasted a small Niagara of ink for the purpose of showing that Mr. Clay is a duellist and man of blood, and therefore unfit to be President; but when it is thrown in their teeth that Mr. Polk has rather more meekness than tmaanhood, and when smitten on one cheek gra- ciously presents the other to the smiter, these same very virtuous and decalogue-keeping locofocos jump up and swear that Mr. Polk can eat fire with any man! Mr. Clay is abused because he is a gambler—Mr. Frelinghuysen is abused because he is a holy man and goes to prayer meetings. The chanzs have been rung with such effect on the charg: that Mr. Clay is a duellist, that the whig journals have taken a world of pains to defend him on this point. They condemn the practice cf duelling—ofler all sorts of excuses for Mr. Clay— atternpt to palliate his conduct by every possible apology—say that he was quite a verdant youth when he fought a duel—swear that he detests duellin, ind yet in the very same breath they aver that Mr. Poik, because he is an infamous, un- mitigated,and irreclaimable coward,who won't fight a duel, is altogether unfit to be President of the United States. In this astoundingly acute proces: of ratiocination the Courter and Enquirer, as a matter of course, has especially distinguished it self—its consistency generally maintainiog, with astonishing accuracy, the equilibrium with its common sense. But it is unprofitable work to go into any elaborate exposure of the inconsistencies —-the absurdity—-the vulgarity—the unmitigated blackguardism of the abuse poured out by both parties upon their opponents. We can find no parallel to the filthiness of those political editors, who live by concocting and squirting filth, except in the loathsome toad, who finds in foul holes, » congenial home wherein to nourish his venom and bloat his deformities. Afier all, however amusing the absurdities and inconsistencies of these retailers of political black guardism may be, the inspection of their vile abus¢ awakens very painful feelings. It is indeed a sad spectacle, which the vast majority of the newspa- per presses of this country present. In what a de- graded point of view do they exhibit our political contests! How the enemies of republican insti- tutions must gloat over all this! But we do not de- spair of seeing this evil abated. The mass of the people are thoroughly disgusted with such conduct. The public taste is improving, and by and by the publication of such vile abuse and lying scurrility will be considered as infamous as that of the blue and yellow literature of the brothels. Tur Disrursances tn THE Democratic Ranxs.— The conspiracy of the Evening Post to break up the democratic party in the approaching election, is the great topic of discussion in all the political journals, The whig journals, of course, gloat over the business with great satisfaction. The Plebeian of yesterday fulmingtes another column or two of fierce vindictive, and the Evening Post replies ith provoking coolness. Infact the anti-Texas eligue have concocted their measures with infinite judgment and cunning, and can afterd to laugh et their opponents. They are organized all over ths State, us appears from the notice for a mass meci- ing at Rochester, in the very centre of the western district. In Missouri, Mr. Benton’s State, the same feeling which animates this conspiracy is ir- resistible, and no doubt itsramifications extend far and wide. This is, indeed, a very serious dis turbance in the democratic ranks, and unlesssome- thing be done to check it, the election of Mr Clay and defeat of Polk are inevitable. Saratoga Sprinos.—Our late accounts from Saratoga Springs represent that never, during any former season did such crowds flock to it as in the present one. The hotels and boarding houses o! that beautiful village are thronged ; three or four of the best class are crammed, and at the United States Hotel, which is the principal one of that place, no lesa than four or five huadred persone sit down to dinner every day. From all quarters o! the country—east, west, north and south, parties flock in without intermission. They generally re- main but a few days—then set off for the Lakes, or Niagara Falls, or Canada, or some of the othe: new watering places or springs in that direction Even Ballston, which has been for a number of years in-a state of decay, has acquired new life, and is now recovering in a remarkable manner. The amusements prevailing at Saratoga are wei known. Getting up in the morning at 60’clock, walking down to the springs and swallowing some half dozen giasses of mineral water—returning to breakfast, then contriving to loiter and while awey & tew hours, sometimes driving out to the lake, it others rambling to the bowling green, or visiting the shooting gallery, and repairing to the dinner table at two o’clock, constitute the daily round «f Saratoga recreations, until the afternoon arrives, bringing with it its own kind of amusements—the dance, or hop of some description, at one or ano- ther of the hotels. The proceedings of the soirées are usually diversified with a pretty liberal amount of scandal, and personal s'ander and censorious babblings about the persons, manners, and dress of each other, with a due proportion of coquetting and flirting, and all sorts of nonsense. The seasoy generally closes about the middle or end of Au- Gust; it is bref, but joyous. Musicat. Movements.—Last evening Mdile. Bo Bhese left town en route for Saratoga, where sh intends to give a concert on Thursday evenin; next in the saloon of the United States Hotel She will be assisted by Perozzi, Sanquirico anc Etienne, the latter, director of the mus The selection of pieces is very good, consisting of the choicest gems of L’ Elisire—I Furioso—Genma d: Vergy—Il Barbiere and other favorite operas. N« doubt the charming prima donna will be well pu- tronized by theycrowda at Suratoga, who certainl; must aeed some eatertaiament to vary the eterga | ongresa Water and seandal. Powers to Pre- of Texas. . The eagerness of so many Americans, for uni- bd Texas to this mighty republic, has aroused a jealousy throughout Europe, of which even you are not aware. The meeting of the great sove- reigns, which is to be held a tew weeks hence, is for the express purpose of checking that increase of territory which so many of our representatives are anxious to promote ; and will be followed by a declaration from all the great powers in Europe, that the United States shall not either by negotia- uon or force, approach one inch nearer to Mexico, nor send her armed citizens beyond her southern frontier, or across the Rocky Mountains. Thus has the ill-timed ambition of a few demagcgues, raised a jealousy against our country which iy Fr while ago would not have been thought possible ; but France, Russia, Prussia, and Austria, are now determined to join the rest of Europe in preventing the vast population of the United States from hav- ing that dictatorial power, which the gold of Mexi- co would certainly give it; and the French and British ambassadors will soon communicate this determination to our president if they have not al- ready cone it, Ong IN tHE Secret The idea that the sovereigns of Europe intend to hold a Congress, amongst other measures for the prevention of the annexation of new territory to the United States, is plausible enough. The recent Mexican documents published in this country—the letters of Santa Anna and of the Secretary of State inviting the intervention of European powers to prevent the United States from annexing Texas, would certainly seem to warrant the supposition that some such measure as that alluded to by this correspondent was in contemplation, and the idea acquires greater plausibility when we consider the conduct of the British and French newspaper prers and the leading members of the government of those countries. It is also not at all unlikely that the late visit of the Emperor of Russia to England may have had some reference to this matter; it is certain, at all events, that Russia claims a great part of the north-western territory of this continent, which must of course, in process of time, be gru- dually absorbed by the United States in their pro- gress to power and dominion, But there ig another reason to induce the belief, that the powers of Europe would gladly avail them- selves of any pretext to create jealousy and opposi. tion to this couutry in Europe, and excite all sorts of prejudices against our institutions and policy.— The United States, in consequence of the vastly in- creased facilities of communication between our shores and the old world, exercise an influence on the despotisms of Europe, somewhat akin to that exercised by the French Republic before Napoleon became Emperor. Our success—our increasing wealth—our growing prosperity and power, are re. volutionizing the opinions of the great masses of the old world. Every Presidential message, which is republished in England and France, and all over Europe, 1s a revolutionary document, producing a far more powerful effect than the revolution in France. The sublime spectacle, which this coun. iry presents, of twenty millions of freemen, enjoy- ing, under the blessed influence of self-government, aa unexampled degree of national and individual prosperity, without a monarchy—without an aris- tocracy—without privileged classes—without an established church—without any of the feudal and oppressive institutions of the dark ages—is, at this moment, producing a tremendous revolution in the kingdoms of the old world. And the assemblage of a Congress of the potentates of Eu- rope, under the pretext of opposing the annexation of Texas, would be merely an effort to create pre- judices against this country, and to prevent the spread of republican principles amongst their op- pressed people. The idea of such a Congress hav- ing the slightest power to prevent the annexation is too laughable to be entertained for a moment. It the United States and Texas are unanimously in favor of that act, it can be done in twenty-four hours, and all the combined powers of Europe could not prevent it. Itis very evident, from all these matters con- nected with the Texas question in Europe, that the civilized world is assuming a new charac. ter: the masses of intelligence and christianity are forming themselves inte two great campe—the one on this continent and the other on the old. In less than a quarter of a century, we will see the old governments of Europe leagued together as one man against this country, its institutions, its gov- ernment, its princiyles, and every thing connected with it. At the same time we are now slowly, quietly, but surely, effecting a revolution amongst the masses in Europe which will eventually sweep away such hypocritical reformers as O’Connell and all the rotten monarchies and tyrannical dynas- ties which have weighed the people to the dust. Post Orrick Mismanacement.—We had of late so many complaints from our subscribers in relation to the mismanagement of the Post Office affairs, that we could not attend to them individually at all, and we perceive that we are not alone in this matter, but that many of our contemporaries have equal cause for grumbling. Weffind the following in the Courier & Enquirer of yesterday:— To oun Weexty Suascuisers.—We have received al moat every tor several weeks past, from the eastern and northern sections of the Unien, complaints from our subscribers that our weekly paper does not reach them un- til one day, and very often two days, after the receipt of our daily of the same date. We owe it to these subscribers and to ourselves, t 'y, that the entire blame of the matter rests with the New York City Post Office. Our weekly papers are always deposited in the office before three o'clock on Saturday morning of exch week; and although the mails do not leave until 4ix or seven o'clock, they are suffered to lie in the office until Sunday; and in many cases until Monday morning. We have complained, re- monstrated, prot and done everything in our power to effect a chang it eur efforts have Seen fruitless y » more successtul hereafter or not, wecannot sey; but they shall not be discontinued. If by any means in Our power we can induce our New York Postmaster to do his duty in this respect, all cause of com. pat will be removed, until then we beg our friends to be as patient as povsible, and to rest assured that the fault is not ours. We have no doubt that all this is correct, for we have abundant evidence in our possession of its accuracy. In fact we believe that the Post Office Department during the last eighteen months or two years, has deteriorated more than any other de. partment of the government in ten times the time whilst it has been under the mismanagementof Mr. Wickliffe. His blundering, careless, uneourteous, uncompromising sptrit has, it seems, been commu- nicated to all his immediate subordinates, and par- ticularly to all those who have been placed in of- fice since the mantle of Mr. Tyler was spread over the department. The only persons in the Post Of- fice establishment whe attend to their business, are the honest and industrious clerks who have remain ed in office under successive administrations. The new incumbents of late years are utterly unfit for their posts, for they do any thing but attend to the post. Hence the voluntary associations for the purpose of conveying letters and newspapers. Un less there be something done soon to rectify abuses and reform the Department, it will be completely disorganized before another year. Miurrary Excursion.—The State Fencibles, of this city,accompanied by Dodsworth’s fine band, |efi this city for Poughkeepsie on Tuesday last, to spend a few days at that place. The company is under the command of Capt. Geo. Lyons, and their rank and file are composed of a fine body of young men. We have often had occasion to notice this fine company, and have been very much pleased to find such good discipline displayed by the meu composing the same. The company return on Friday next, by the steamer Troy, which will ar rive at about 6 P. M., foot of Courtlandt street, nc doubt highly delighted with their jaunt. We un leretand they are to be received at the boat by one of the crack companies of thiscity. Navau.—United States sloop of war Vandalia sailed from Port au Prince 9th inst., for Aur Cayes; officers and crew all well. Steamsuip Great Weerern.—Captain Paxto at Boston, from Port au Prince, reports that on the 2ist inst., in lat. 39 48, lon. 71, saw a steame) steering east. This was probably the Great West ern. Onto River.—At Pittsburg, mg River had four and a half test on Mond t of water in ey et Tux Reronm 1x Broapway.—We offered suggestions yesterday, with the view of aiding the city’ authorities in carrying out, with propriety and efficiency, the work of removing certain nuisances in Broadway at night. Weare certainly glad to per- ceive an effort to keep that greut thoroughfare free from the rowdies and abandoned women who have ot late so much outraged public decency by their polluting presence But as we suggested yesterday, the mode in which this is attempted is liable to some objections. In the first place, the seizure of the miserable outcasts ia a very rude and hareh manner by the watchmen, occasions no little dis- turbance. A crowd in each instance is collected, and a miniature riot is the result, some taking part with the female and others with the officers. And then the mere apprehension and confinement of the poor wretches in the ‘*Tombs,” cannot eradi- cate the evil. Besides, is there not danger that virtuous females of the lower class, returning home alone frem their places of employment, may be subjected, in some cases, to the harsh treatment ot the officers? The houses of ill-fame must be suppressed, and a proper asylum must be provided for their unfortu- nate inmates We think that the city geverament should at once set about the erection ofa ‘“Magda- len Asylum,” for the reception of abandoned wo- men, in order that achance may be eflorded them of returning to the paths of rectitude, and saving themselves from destruction. Indeed, we are sur- prised that the private benevolence of the moral and religious community has not long ago estab- lished an institution of this kind. A tithe of the funds expended on magnificent projects for promo- ting christianity in foreign parts, applied at home iu this work of mercy and true charity, would e!- fect incalculable good. Let a movement, however, be now at once made by the authorities to provide this asylum for the unfortunate victims of vice and the destroyers of female happiness and virtue. It is to be hoped, indeed, that the measures adopt- ed by the authorities may have the effect of deter- ring abandoned women from appearing in the streets. What we chiefly complain of is, the un- necessary harshness and brutality manifested by the officers in apprehending these poor creatures, anc the disturbance to the public peace which is thus occasioned. The evil attempted to be suppressed) is avery great one, and none of our readers can suppose that we are at all inclined to discourage the authorities in the work of its suppression. But all reforms should be attempted with propriety and without any unnecessary violence This reform can certainly never be completed unless one sug- gestion—one which we have repeatedly presented— be acted on. That is, the necessity of suppressiny the houses of ill-fame, and the erection of a “Mag delen Asylum.” Dr. D. Larpyer.—This learned and scientific gentleman addressed a full house last evening, ov the wonders of the stellar universe. Dr. L.’s powers are well known, and seldom has a more triuraphant instance been given of what eloquence and learn- ing combined can do, than was witnessed on thai occasion. Scarcely had he opened his mouth on the sublime theme—the wonders of “the brave o’erhanging canopy”—of numbers, extension and magnitude, than he evoked a sympathy with hi- audience that continued whilst he uttered a sylla ble. It is obvious that the Doctor is a speaker of high order. He who can invest the stern sublimi- ty of science with all the attractiveness of a poem or romance—he who can inspire his aadience with the lively emotions visible on every hand last nigh! —he whose rhetoric can give teature, and form.and definitiveness to the abstruse and hardly conceive- ble wonders of astronomical research, and present them in the form of an artless narration—is a mun of rare ability, and a worthy oral expounder ef those high truths. In consequence of the high value placed upon these lectures and exhibitions, we understand that numerous and pressing solicitations have been ad dressed wv Dr. L te lengthen the eaurse, eo as to embrace the most recent discoveries of philosophy ; to which, we have the pleasure of learning, he in tends to accede at some future and not distant day We regret that our space does not permit us 1) give even a synopsis of the lecture of last night; but what is better, it will be repeated this evening, ast many were prevented by the weather from at tending on the previous one. The exhibition will be a grand affair. Hundred: of optical illustrations—galvanization of rabbits-- burning metals by the blow pipe—in short, all tha: is usually comprised in a course of lectures, wil) be given this evening, which will positively be th. last. Morz Trovste in Hinprreerc.—There seem: to be more trouble in Hilderberg. It appears from: what we hear, that in the early part of this week there was quite a flare up on the VanRensselaér e- tate. On Monday or Tuesday the Sheriff of the county attempted to serve a writ on the Hilderberg , when he was surrounded by a party of the tenant dressed as Indians. They stripped him of his p: pers and then tarred and feathered him. Those whv accompanied the Sheriff were relieved of their boots and marched over craggy hills and roads, t their great annoyance and pain. Their horses wer: cut loose and the “pisintry” seemed to have ha: it all their own way. We have since received the Albany Advertise: of yesterday, giving the following additional par ticulars :— * We regret to learn that the Sheriff of Rensselaer cou ty, in attempting to serve certain process on the tenant: of Wm. P. Van aselaer, Esq, has been resisted an the power of the et at defiance We understan that yesterday the Sheri ded by his deputy, Mr Allen of Lansingburgn, anda civil posse of some sev. five citizens, proceeled from Troy fur the purpose Poth | declarations in ejectment upon tenants of th: Manor in the towns of Stephentown and Sandlake. Wher the posse arrived at Alps Corners, in the town of Steph entown, they were met by about 100 men disguised as In dians with musket: fatale, hatcheta and other wea led the posse, unhitehed th: ni horses from their teams and turned them loore. The; then demanded and obtained from Deputy Sheriff Alle his papers, which were immediately burnt, and the Dep ty and a Mr. Eastman, of East N: were tarred feathered; some of the men over them threatening them with personal violence in case thes made the least resistance The remainder of the posy only lar treatment by a promise to leave th: town which they did, and all returned to Troy. We give the statement as it was detailed to us by an eye-witness) Whatever the burdens under which the tenants labor may be, this is not the way in which they are to be removed or redressed. The conduct of thes men, whoever they be, isa gross violation of law, an: must be promptly and effectmally dealt with. Sitas Weieut.—The great statesman of New York, Mr. Senator Wright, has declared his intew- tion of refusing the nomination for Governor, if i: should be offered him. He has written to th: young democracy here, positively declining to be run. Already this has created quite a ferment in the ranks, just asif the conspiracy of the Evening Post clique had not given trouble enough 9 Mayor Jack Downina In THE Fieiy.—We ser by an advertisement in the Tribune that ‘“ Majoi Jack Downing” has announced a new Saturday periodical, which he intends to issue in a few days What Major Jack Downing is this? Is ita real o a counterteit? There is a Major Jack Downing down east, and one in New York who is altogetne: a different personage. Partapetrnia Riots.—The riots in Southwark have given way to riots of words before Judge Jones. Inthe investigation, Capt. Saunders is se- vere upon the Wayne Artillery and Capt. Fairlamt most dreadfully cuts up the Markle Rifle Corps or “points of courage.” These last are the mos: harmless of all riots. Nisio’s Gaxpen.—The beautiful ballet of the Revolt of the Harem will be presented this eve. ning at this popular establishment, together with th amusing farce called Saratoga Springs, Mr. Mitchell ap pearing us Timothy Tapewell, in the latter piece. Fur Trape.—Three Mackinaw boats, belonging to Mesars. Fox & Livingston of New York, arrived to.day from the jowatone river; their cargoes consist of 5é f buffalo robes and furs, They bring we [epertence,— 88. Louis Bra, July 16, a9 ci on his character, disclaimed, promptly and decided): intention or wish of receiving from us any com them all for their fav red to us, our senge of the ob! him, and interchanged with him wishes for future pros perity and communication, which we gave to the reporter of the reason unknown to us, was our character and conduct inserted in trol, have prevented us from preparin; public papers, expressiveof our teéllngs towards the no- of water and crew of ed with Coffee and Logwood, wi “Wreck or Tar Scuooner Wuiam.—In one of the Boston papers of a recent date, we find the an- nexed card, to which we referred yesterday :— Ma Scexesa :—The ui ed were the passengers in the schooner"William, of Marblehead, who were res- cued from shipwreck b: Coptsin Poirier, of the French brig * Jeunne Ludovic, brougnt to New York, an account of which has aiready been generally published in the newspapers. It was with surprise that we saw lest evening, for the first time, an article in the Mercantile Journal of the 16th instant, copied trom a New York pa er, chargi with ingratitude to Captan Poirier. ‘he circu! ce , as yourightly conjecture, are incor rectly stated ; indeed they are fulse in several essential particulars, and we venture to assert could never have heen communicated by Capt. Poiner, but are the offspring of a fueling of malevolence in some quarter, for which we cannot account the kindest manner, and treated by passengers and crew, with the most hospitable attention On our arrival atthe Saacecting Roads, in New York har bor, we acknowledge Capt. Poirier—but we were strangers in that city, unac quainted with any of the inhabitants, destitute of money or credit, and uncertain what course wi obtain the means cf defraying our expe: We were received by Capt, Poirier in m, , by his officers, the kindness ‘and hospitality of hould adopt to sto our homes ‘And Capt. Poirier, with a generosity which reflects honor 'y mnsation for his kind conduct. On leaving his vessel, we bade tare well to every person on board, individually, and thanked ‘3 We shook hands with the cap the strongest language which occur: Nigations which we owed tain—expressed, appiness Our feelings were expressed in a N-w York Herald for publication, but which, for some uuppressed—and a libel on ead! Since then, ill health and other circumstances beyond our con- an article for the le hearted Cay We trust that t jain Poirier, and his officers and crew.— se editors who have copied the article referred to, will also find room for the above explanation. GEORGE W. REED. CHARLES GELSTON. Boston, July 20, 1844, It isto be seenthat we are here charged with sup- pressing a letter of thanks and publishing a libel on the character of the writers in its stead. Le ur see how much of this charge is correct. 5th instant we learned that the French brig Jeune On the Ludovic had put into this port for provisions and to land several persons who had been picked up at sea. We collected the facts in the case and pub- lished them in the following form :— [From New York Herald, July 6.] Anntvep.—French brig Jeune Ludovic, Poirier, 26 d from Port au Prinee—bound to Havre, pat in for a supply ms, and to land the crew of schr prov’ William, pick: a Muscettanxov: at Sa.—The French brig Jeune Ludovic, from Port au Prince, bound to Havre, put into this port this morning to land the passengers and e schr William, Bridges. The Jeune Ludovic, when in lat. 10, 30, lon, 76, fell in with a boat full of men, and took them on board They belonged to the echr. Wil liam, Bridges, of Marblehead, from Miragoane (St. D». mingo) for Boston, and stated that on the 11th of June, off Cape Nicola Mole, at 6 P.M, was struck by a white squall, and filled immediately. 'Capt Bridges, and a sea. man named Grosvenor Williams, were drowned. The mate, four men, and Messrs. C. Gelston and G. W Reed passengers, floated on boards and spars until 12 o’clock at night, when they found the boat had drifted about th« ocean in her until picked up by the above were very much exhausted, und lo: brig. | They st everything they had Messrs, Gelaton and Reed are pariners, merchants at Mi ragoane, and were obliged to leave on account of the troubles in the island. In five or six hours after the above was in type we received a statement of the wreck from our news collector, signed by “one of the sufferers.”’ Finding that the report which was already in the hands of the printer contained the material facts of the case, we laid this statement one side As, however, t e aggrieved parties, Measrs Gelston & Reed, refer to it, we will now give it word for word as it was received :— Snienece oF THE ScHoonne Wiitiam.—The schooner William of Marblehead “Moss” Cont Philip Bridges, Load ith two pasengers on ‘Sagharbor N York an:| hoard Charles Gelston of oars W Reed of Danvers Mass boath of the firm of G Reed & Co Boston and boy sailed from Miragoane: on the 13th June for Boston. ‘The second day out at 6 o’clock P. M. she capmised in a squal Cape St. Nickolas Mole barring Northe East dix tance ten miles and sunk in five minutes The Cap wasin the cabin when the accident took place he suc ceeded in getting out and upon aboard the first sea wash ed him of and he sunk immediately no more was ren 0! him afterwards saved into a raft very heads above water All might have ben saved in the bow! as it was but half full when the veseel when down bui three or four trying te get in at the same time upset it then all fled for the boards. ‘The wind blowing very hard The rest got what boards could }) fortunately enough to keep ou seas evry few minutes breacking over the raft. All knew we should be lost if we could not get the boat an: at this time we had drifted out of sight at. And who should go, on enquiring no one could swim but Mr Ree. and the boy they took 4 board aud started swam abou half a mile and returned with the boat. All endevour- were made to get the water out but to no effect the sev washing over it all theitime we thought we should b- obliged to remain in the same situation untill morning thincking then the wind and sea would subside all to us there endeavours to keep the boards together and near th: boat during the night, unfortunately they got seperate: and one of the crew by the name of Grovner Williams drift ed away and was not seen afterwards after we had been i: the water seven ore ght hours the sea smoothen a litt! and we succeeded in getting the water out of the beat ‘We got in and if any persons were ever thanckful fo there deliverence it was hough we had lost every thing but what we had on We took a few boards to: paddles end commenced paddling for the nearest land i: the morning we tried to get to the land as we suppose: near the Mole we could not gain it as the wind and se was strong from the North East we had nothing to ax certain were we were but though we might get to § Marks and then proceed to Port au Prince therefore w« put the boat before the wind and set some boards for sailes and gailed that way until night then we wished to alte: our course but could not asthe sea would break and fill the boat if not before them The next morning saw a brig near the land we mad our course for her. When they saw us they thought w« were pirates from Cuba and tried to get away during the day it had been nearly calm for that reason we gait edupon her. As we came neare her they saw by our aig nala that we must be in distress then they came down fo: us, we came alongside about 3 o’clock in the afternoor it proved to be a French bog feed Jenne Ludovic Capt Poirier from Port au Prince bound to Havre. From th: time the William capsized untill we came on board th+ brig we had nothing to eat or drink some had no closes to cover the body the sun being so powerful in this clime that many were very badly blistered When we came on hoard we were nearly exeusted the Capt and all receive’ kindly geves us food and close and done ever; in his power for our comfort thoes that were sick h: medicines and it seamed his greatest pleasure wi aasiat us, ye we beleng to adifferent country from him yet he could not have done more for us if we had been one of his own countrymen, we shall always ha wr the: ved our lives vernment will do justice on thoes officers who settle such business, will soon on our arrival “Signed” ONE OF THE SUFFERERS. Several days after we had thrown by these details ot the wreck, furnished by “ one of the suf- ferers,” a card was sent to us by a French: gentleman, which reflected somewhat severely on the conduct of Messrs. Gelston & Reed. We in- serted this card injustice to Captain Poirier, anen- tire stranger in this country ; and it is this card that has brought out the statement we have taken from a Boston paper. We republish the card :-- (From the New York Herald, July 13.] Gratitupe.—Most of the New York papers have re- corded the loss of the American schooner “ William, of Marblehead,” and the saving of six of her crew and two of her passengers, by Captain Poirier, of the French brig ** Jeune Ludovic,” bound to Havre, France. The sequel may be interesting to some of your readers en Captain Poirier first saw the boat of the ‘ Wil- liam,” it was blowing a gale; he bore down to the boat and at the imminent risk of his own life, he succeeeded ir geting all hands on board. They were in a starving con- dition and almost naked ; their wants were all Goma food and raiment provided. The two passengers. Messrs. C, Gelston and G. W. Reed, wealthy citizens of the neigh borhood of Boston, were taken by Captain P. into his own cabin, and boarded at his own table; from this time the weather for 20 days continued tempestuous, and Captain P fearig that his stores would not hold out till he reach ed Havre, determined te make for New York, landed bis shipwrecked friends at Quarantine on the 6th instant when, to his astonishment, these “ gentlemen.” as well as the crew, leit him without offering him even their thanks The above is a true statement, as made by Captain Poirier he saying at the same time, that he wished the public should know how his services to these respectable citizen: were requited by them. It is hoped that his wish will be aratified, and that those editors who noticed the ship wreck will also publish the sequel, GALLIA. Now as Messrs. Gelston & Reed have thought properto state that we suppressed their card in or der to libel their character; that the statement we published did not emanate from Captain Poirier; and that they did shake hands with the captair and French crew /after “eating of their bread anc drinking of their cup” for twenty days, we have ob tained from several highly respectable French gen tlemen of this city the following, which we giv: in order to lay the whole matter before the public Canp —In answer to the communication inserted in th: Boston Mercantile Journal and dated July 20th, rigned by Messrs. C, Gelston and G W. Reed, the two passengers 01 board of the schooner Williams of Marblehead, relative t. conduct towards the French Captain Poirier, ws the undersigned testify that on Saturday the 6th inst. Cap tain plained to us and to many others of their thanks for his services towards them, which weatll he wished. i‘ Ad iON, Ls, LECLERE, X Gaimauy.” C. DOUCHET, GEO. LE GANDLY, J. M. JACQUELIN, A. JACQUENOY, of the French Navy. New York, July 24th, 1844. In justice to Captain Poirier, who is now on his way to France, it is but fair to say, in conclusion, that the whole adventure, praiseworthy on his part, cost him $250, besides lengthening his voyage four or five weeks to the serious injury of his consignees. Yet tor this,,he did not want a cent. All he desired was common courtesy and a simple expression of gratitude for what he had done. Great Fire at Brooxtyn--Urwarps or THIRTY Buitpines Desrroyev.—Yesterday morning, about half past two o’clock, the persons having charge of the carpet manufactories of A. & KE. S. Higgins, situated in Bridge street, Brooklyn, at the corner of Toulmin street, between York and Bridge streets, were disturbed by the appearance of a fire. They slept in theengine room, in the front of the build- ing, and upon awaking, found the roof of the room in fames. They immediately gave the alarin, and proceeded to open the other doors, and get water for the purpose of extinguishing it; but it was of no avail; the flamesspread with great rapidity, and ina short time the whole of the building was en veloped in one broad sheet. In about twenty min- utes atter, one of the Brooklyn fire engines was on the spet, succeeded by several othersin quick suc cession, and almost as soon by some of the New York engines; they immediately found that it was impossible to save the factories and to protect the surrounding buildings as much as_ possible, they proceeded to play upon them, which, for the want of water, was of but a limited extent, but yet very effective as far as it was possible for them to proceed. Notwithstanding ul! the endeavors to the contrary, the building on each side and at the rear of the factories, principally two story wooden frame houses, took fire and was none mass of flame, so much 4o as to illumine the whole of the atmosphere around, and was distinctly seen on thisside of the water as far as avenues A and B. In about an hour and a half the flames, more from the want of combustible matter than any thing else, was got somewhat under The amount of damage done cannot at present be exactly ascertained. There were twenty-nine buildings destroyed, in addition to the two facto ries of Messrs. Higgins. We were given to under- stand that the latter was insured to the amount of about $22,000, and that the value of the machinery on the premises was upwards of $40,000. There are insurances on the premises around of about $20,000, but which will not cover one half the loss. By this sad calamity, upwards of two hundred per- sons are thrown out of employment, and one hun dred families deprived of their homes. There is no accounting for the occurrence, un less it be the act of an incendiary. On the previ ous evening, the premises, after all the work-peo- ple had left, were carefully looked over, as was usual, and no light or fire, or the symptoms of such was discovered ; and all appeared pertectly safe.— ‘The following is the amount of damage don 6 cottages adjoining the factories destroyed ; two two-story frame houses behind in Toulmin st., four others in front of Toul-min st.; 10 on the othe: side of Toulman street, towards Prospect street : three in front of Bridge street; besides the rear of several houses in Prospect, and the fronts of other: in Bridge and York streets. Most of these building: were two story frame houses, occupied by severa! families. The following is a more detailed account of the insurance :— The factory was insured for $20,000, $5,000 of which was in the Hartford Insurance Companies The machinery, We. inthe factory, is reported two have cost $100,000. The other buildings are esti mated at $20,000. Mr. Henshaw is insured $1,000; Mrs. Woolsey $1,000; Mr. Thornton, $1,000; Mr. Walters, 3500 Mr. Thornton, damage on house in Bridge street $260; allin the Brooklyn Insurance Com- pany. Total $3,750 In the North American Insurance Company, © H. Burgess, No. 36 Tallman street, is insured $800 In the Long Island, A. Newman is insured $1,600; B. Redden, $),000; W. J. Cornell, (5 houses,) $1,200; Mr. Magherty, (2 houseg,) $1,800. Total $5,000. Great praise is awarded to the different fire com- panies of New York, who were quickly on the spot, for their exertions in saving many of the surround- ing buildings; indeed, it is said that were it not for them, the destruction of property would have been three-fold. Among the engines which were carried ove: were the two large double storied machines, (Nos. 88 and 42, we believe,) and we have heard mucl: praise bestowed upon their efficacy by the citizen: of Brooklyn. Our worthy Chief Engineer, C. V Anderson, was on the spot with his usual prompt- ness, and directed the operations of the New York firemen. Common Council. The Board of Aldermen held a stated meeting last eve. ning, the President, R. L. Scugirreuin, ok in the Chair ‘The reading of the minutes of the last day’s proceed ings’ was dispensed with. ‘titions being in order, a large number were received From owners of Jroperyy in the vicinity of 24d street asking for the erection of a public hydrant. Referred. Similar petitions were received from inhabitants of ve rious other parts of the city, and referred. From Inhabitants of Grand street, asking for a public sewer from that street to the Bowery. Papers from Board of Assistants— Appointments.—Samu- el B, White, Weigher ot Anthracite Coal. Concurred in Invitation —Frem Commissioners of Common Schools of 18th ward, inviting the Common Council to attend o public exhibition in the ensuing week. Accepted. Reports—Ot Market Committee, in favor of transferring stall No. 23 Clinton Market, to Barnard Rice. In favor of transferring stall No. 6 Catherine Market, to J. 8. Martin. In favor of improvements in the vicinity of Rivington streets. An amended Ordinance in relation to Inspectors of weights and mess ‘Adopted. Broadway .--Report in favor of repaving Broadway, be tween Barclay and Murray, with stone, and of | down four iron tracks at an appropriation of $3000. on the table, Infavor of appropriating $250 for repairs of maps Street Commissioner's Office. Communication from Street Commissioner, with accom- pany ing resolution in favor of granting an appropriation of $120, in addition to a sormer grant of $1,350, for re- building pier at foot of Courtlandt street. ‘The ayes and noes were called for— carried, Ordinance for the erection of a well and pump in 35th street; also in 83d street. Invitation from the Institution of the Blind, asking the Beard to be present at an exhibition to take place on th 29th and 30th ia Accepted, Appointment—James G. Cox, Day Police Officer of 17th ‘ard. Resolution in favor of furnishing the Street Inspectors in each Ward with a horse and two men to keep the atreets in repair. Alderman Buntive was oy to the passage of the resolution; the expenses already incurred were large. Alderman Gave. was of opinion that the adoption of such acourse would be of service, and save the city immense expense. The resolution was laid over. The Emigrants.— Resolution re apenalty of $100 onany sea captain or owner of emigrant vessel, that should Jand passengers on leaving the Quara tine Ground on any other wharf than that appropriated tor said pur pose. Adopted, Resolution cal oH og the Alms Commissioners to re port all the abuses that have existed in that department with all convenient speed. Public Schools.—Rexolution in favor of granting an ap propriation of $11,443 for building a school house in the ith ward, which passed the Board of Education and Su pervisors. The Parsioenr oppored (in his place as Alterman) the 13, noes 1— passage of such a resolution, as over $40 000 had been ex- travagantly Le hp in the purchase ot lots and contin gentexpenses for the erection ofthis school. The ex oense was enormous, and he would oppose its passage Alderman Witttams conceived the Alderman of th: 4th (the President) labored under a misconception on the subject. A sum of $16,000 had been expended in thr purchase of lots, and the resolution had passed the ordi nary course, and came, through the Boards of Supervi sors and Education, to this Board. The Paxsivent moved to let it lie on the table Ald. Hassrovcx was of opinion that the law made i imperative on the Board to pass the resolution. The Boards of Supervisors and Education had passed the reso ‘ution, and they were a sensible body of men, compose: wf men of high intelligence. The children in the 4th ward required the immediate passoge of the resolution.- There children, consisting of over 1000, had been ednca- inv in Le jot il aw accommodations was woman ie qui , viewed in every aspect, showed conc! hols were regatreds and as to extrave Commissioner: had no other Who cotbuiatcte tee ties, was a shield to protect the tax Weoley ing it on the table, and resisting the claim, and testing # expended, he Pr that it ought to be resisted ‘The Board had the power to interter ren were 80 wretched: not wish to receive the blessings of education on terms, through sectarian feeling, let them remain in igno- rance. weak an attemp of the pa gument t (the President) had set up nothing but vague assertion against law and argument. He serted that this law was uncenstitutional ; but that was mere assertion were they to rebuild it. ‘he Central Boara were elected by the same votes as they were in this Board, and the law had clothed them with authority ; and he did not under- stand bow any mancould pronounce the Statute under which they acted unconstitutional, ‘The law was impera- tive, fand there was no alternative but to pass the reso- lution. The Board of Supervisors were responsible under ‘a penal Educationwonld fallback on theBoard of Supervisors and it would then be found out where the responsibility rested. It was not denied that the children were there. gentleman had said that sectarianism bad kept the child- ren out of the schools ; but how did he know it? There was sectarianism elsewhere, and public schools ought to be established in ever wards were not furnished with proper accommodations. sistants, 8 for the pul expedient to remov: Farms to Randall’s Vorzit rerolut maining three of the series postponed—when the Board adjourned, prt, Fsq., President, meeting of the 224 in tor the purpose of taking in the present building being found insutfi pos Ald. Deane consitered the ect war bindr0; Aifthey alternative, they should pass the resy.ution. The Parsipsxt would thetax payers of New York ‘The Board ers, and he was in fa- ¢ question in the law courts—nay, even to car- it to the Supreme Court. Over $40,000 was expend Alderman Wiitiaus—It is not correct—only $16 000 was en considered the mere nullity, and If the child- a did eral nd now was the time to resist it ignorant and bigoted, Alderman Daaxy ary no course but the one, as the law was imperative. Alderman Ha‘ ve was really astonished to find so argument on the part of the opponent e of the resolution without a shadow of ar- in his position; the Alderman of the 15th (he Alderman) had ss- it the City Hall were burned down how 'y. If the resolution were rejected, the Board of The quarter of thecity Many of tbe Alderman Gate hoped the resolution would be allowed to lie on the table until further considera'ion. ‘The argu. ments of the gentlemen who contended thi he Board had alternative in this matter were mistal ‘The enor- m that had been squandered would. build a pa- nd there was no bounds to the enormous expendi- ture, It had been contended that this was a quiet and peaceable ward. He knew the contrary. sioners of this ward had exointed the Bible and every met s0, but made a report demanding that the Bible should be removed from every other school in the city ; and yet it would be said there was no sectarianism in this. The Commis- in book trom the school, and they not only did Ifa ublic sewer was to be made in any port of the city. the Iocal inhabitants were taxed; and he hoped he would tee every hahd raised as the ameunt alrea the resolution wou ‘inst such an attempt ds the present, incurred was enormous. He hoped lie over Alderman Wititams did not see the use of letting let- ting the resolution lie dver. he Parsipent contended that on the constitutional uestion in relation to the passage of the resolution, that the mere fact of!.its eoming before the Board, implied a right on the part of the the Common Couneil to reject. ‘The Board should not pass this resolution, in favor of a place from which the word of God was exciuded, where ignorance ruled and bigotry and sectarianism were the order of the day. Alderman Miter was in favor of laying iton the table, as he was of epinion that the law was unconstitutional. ‘The question en laying on the table was carried, Ayes 10—Noes 6. Public Sign Boards.—Resolution from the Board of As- ropriating $60 for the purchase of signboards ic atreeta—Concurred in. The Alms House —'The President moved to take up the special order of the evening, the ‘Report of the commit tee on Charity and Alms,” which was read by the clerk ‘The question on the adoption of the report was taken and carried nem. con. ‘The question on the passage of the first resolution was then put as followa: Resolved, (if the Board of Assistants concur,) that it ia he ola school from Long Island nd. Resolved, (If the Board of Assistants concur,) That it is expedient to remove the Alms House proper from Belle- vue to Levert Island. Resol If the Board of Assistants concur.) That als shoul take place ax soon asthe necessary buildings can be’ erected with a due regard to econemy. The Presiment offered a few brief remarks in support of the rasolutions. Mr. Hasnnover did not deem the passage of such a reso- \ntion at allexpedient. After some remarks from Messrs, ins, Hasbrook, Williams, and Galet, the three firat ions wore adopted, and the consideration of the re- Boanp oF Assutant Aunenwen, June 25.—Ww. Evna- in the Chair, The minutes of the read and approved e called the present me consideration in| per velar tive to the erection of a building on Blackwell's Island, The Crarnman at t for the pure invitation from the Trustees and Commissioners of Schools to inspect School No. 8 in the llth Ward on Thuraday evening next, when an examination of the scholars would'take place —sccente’. Also, to nceompany the Directors of the throughout on Saturday next. ong Island Railway on the opening ‘Accepted. Reports of Committees —Report of Committee on Fi- nance, relative to the remission of taxes of the Meehanica’ Instittite—Referre | to Committee of Supervisors. Report ot Committee on Fire and Water, against the formation of water companies for the care of hydrante—Adopted. Com- mittee of Charity and Alms Houses, relative to the erec- tion of a building on Blackwell’s Island, was then read, being the same an inserted in our paper of yesterda Mr. Tavton Bene that this matter would be duty con- sidered before being adopted. He was in favor of an tension of the building, but not on the expensive scale propo It wax suggested that another staircase he erected, which wenld cost $24,000 or $30,000; and if the building wes extended on the north &i south, thereWwonld be @ considerable savi staircase not required. He hoped that thie instead of the ing, and such fer would ve referred to a Committee to inqnire into the subject. Mr. Jonnson hoped they would be unanimous in this matter, as it was one of great necessity. Mr Cuartick opposed the reseen in this matter at the present meeting, not having had sufficient time to study the question i a proper manner before such an enormous outlay took place. He was not satisfied that such a large outlay was required for the alterations need- ed. Already sums had been laid out on this build- tng. It would be only justice to refer the paper to a com- mittee, to repert thereon as roon as possible. The report, aftera short debate, was referred tothe Committee of Charity and Alms and Blackwell's Island, to report thereon at the next meeting, if possibl Resolution from the Board of Aldermen rel to the Emigrant Dock was referred to Committee of Wharves and Pierre. On the question that J. Cock be appointed police officer of the 17th Ward. Mr. Cnanuicx said, that if an officer was wanted for the 17th ward ey could spare one from the First, as they had two who had nothing to do. He was surprised that any wurd should want an officer under the present admi- nixtration ; he thought it was to be all peace and quiet- neas—the lion was to lay down witk the lamb; (laughter) bnt instead, the people were getting more pugnacions— (renewed langhter ;) officers had been doubled and there was more disturbance in the streets than ever. He moved that the matter be referred to committee for application for offices ; he was chairman of that committee and had now nothing to do— (laughter) —A, to. A resolution relative to the appointment of Ira Clark as arty keeper of the Battery, at a salary of $125 cents per day. Mr. Crancicx opposed the latter on the ground of such officer not being necessary ; and also denied the right of the Board of Aldermen to appoint such officer—refused, The petition of Alex. Neal to furnish street labels of a superior description, waa referred to the Committee on Streeta—the Committee afterwards reported recommend: ing the same, which was carried. Papers from the Board of Aldermen.—It was ordered that ‘a lot of ground belonging to the Corporation im Brooklyn be advertised to be let to the highest bidder. It was agreed that the other half of the slip at pre- sent engaged by the Erie Railroad Company should let to that company at the rent of $8°0 per annum. rt of Committee on Ronde recommending the making and repriring of a road in the Ninth Avenue, 42nd st to the Bioomingdale Road— hp pe to the Committee on mig ~~ Canals. vert ral assessments were agreed te. Resolution p ing & fine of $198 on all owners or captains of lighters landibg emigrants at any other pier than that directed forthe par- pore hy the Corporation, Mr. Cuantick, douhted the power of the Corporation to inflict or enforce such penalty ; it was interfering with private prop’ rty ; if these parties were interested or had Roe mother piers it would be interfering with them. The Cramman said the resolution had been drawn up by the Counsel of the Corporation Mr. Tarren said the resolution might have been drawn up by connsel without hia looking into the law of the case The resolution was then concurred in. Mr. Buacxstone baving been called tothe chair, papers relative to opening 224 and 26th streets were referred to the committee of roads and canals. Resolution relative to cement street labels, was refused, Agrant of asupply of Croton water to school No. 14, was concurred in. Building of a sewer in 9th street—referred to committee on roads and canals, Resolution relative to turning the basement of the old Alma House into offices, and empowering the committee AT sed and repairs to carry out the same. Laid on the table, It was agreed that the sum of $15 be allowed to the clerk of the Council for extra services, Mr. Cmanuick said he held in his hand a complaint againet an individual who had been appointed toa high and influential office by the present corporation. [t charged him with drunkenness, profanity, and various other species of misconduct. It was a matter which ree quired the most searching inquiry He did net with to injure the individual, but he hoped a special committee would he appointed to inquire into the case. Mr. Tarren anid the individual alluded to had not heen really appointed tothe situation het now held; it was his uncle the sitnation was intended for, who was a worthy and respectable man, but both being of the sam+ name, the nephew, who waa, he believed, what he was repre. sented, obtained the situation through mistake. After a short discnesion Mr. Craruicn read the com- nlaint alluded to, which was against Capt. Seymour of the Ist ward watch by Asaistant Cantain David Demarest.— Mr. Charlick said that if only a committee wan inted snch a mans of evidence tvould be forthcoming as would astonish them. After a few observations from other members the matter was referred to a Special Committee. ‘The Board then adjourned Before Judge Smith, Suny 26—Usrur ve. Brundge —An action of trespass to recover the valne of a quantity of magazines seized under a landlord's warrant for non payment of rent. The no- tion was brought under the exemption law, on the ground that the property #0 taken was purt of the plainti@ 1 jam- ity Merely.” The defenon rit ieee tact tive plaintift wee a dealer in the worke which were levied ; that he bought them at trade prices : and ‘oat bis business con- siated in dealing in such works--¢rgo, that they were to be held liable an under the statute Honog will give his in a few days.