The New York Herald Newspaper, July 27, 1844, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. Vol, X., No. 207—Whole No. 3807. NEW YORK, SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 27, 1844. Price Tre Cents, THE NEW YORK HERALD. AGGREGATE CIRCULATION THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND. THE GREATEST IN THE WORLD. THE NEW YORK HERALD. dally newspaper—pub ‘D—daily ne 4 lished oust day of the year except ‘New Year’sday and Fourth of July. Price 3 sents pee Nene: OF 05 26 per an- ivance. ie wee id—cash in THE WE!) «LY HERALD—published every morning—price av ERT I Saturday cents per copy, or $3 12 per annum— cash naivance. SERS are informed that the circulation of the Herald is over THIR''Y-FIVE THOUSAND, and in- ol fast. It hae the largest circulation of any paper in this oity, the world, and is, therefore, the best chunnel Sor business mes in the city er country. Prices moderate —cash ip advance. ico, and inthe most legantegie. nee Py moat style. JAMES GORDON ‘BENNETT, Prornietor or tHe Hena.p EstaBLenMEnr, Northwest corner of Fulton and Nassau streets. Ce ) ANOTHER ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY HERALD! SPLENDID BNGRAVINGS. ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE Early Life of the Presidential Candidates, We shall publish another illustrated Weekly Herald on Saturday morning, containing some beautiful engravings, illustrative of the early life of the Presidential candidates now before the country for their suffrages next November. The artists are now very busily engaged on them. One of these engravings will represent that well known scene in the life of Mr. Clay when he went on horseback with his mother’s grist to the mill. This is very beautifully designed and will be well executed. It will present a most impressive example to the youth of this country, of the truth that talent, ge- nius and energy, well directed, can rise from the very humblest rank in life tothe great and elevated position which Mr. Clay now occupies before the people of this country. Another engraving will represent a scene in the early life of Mr. Polk, who 1s a naive of North Carolina, and is represented when a boy as chop- ping wood for his mother, and making himself useful in an equally humble capacity as that in which Mr. Clay was engaged. This 1s also another illustrious example of the pecufiar character of the institutions and society of the United States, show- ing how mind can rise from the lowest condition in the social scale to the very highest; and that there is nothing to prevent the very newsboy who sells this paper through the streets, if he choose to conduct himself with virtue and energy, and pro- priety, from becoming the chief magistrate of this great nation—higher than the kings and emperors of the old world. This Weekly Herald will also contain other illustrations, which will be seen on the day of publication. We intend, now that the Presidential contest has fairly set in, aud all the local excitements and riots have ceased, to proceed and illustrate all the various important incidents in the lives of the two candidates. We shall also give graphic and amu- sing sketches, illustrative of the manner in which both parties conduct the canvass. TO EMIGRANTS, AND OTHERS MAKING REMITTANCES TO ENGLAND, SCOrLAND, AND IRELAND. RAFTS. FOR ANY A“ OUNT, HT the By hes of Da TRROVINCIAL BANK TRELAS D, aud THE NATIONAL BA can be obsained of 6 and BILLS on the B Also, AWORICR: LONDON, aod tts B auches in Canads, New B unewiek Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. dy 2taw3m jyb BANDING AT #7 GOURTLANDT STREET —siarle teatlenen muti ‘accommodated wt boat snd comfortable rooms, consisting of parlors and, jit quired, bed rooms adjoining, at 27 Courtiandt street, Be ‘The French language is spoken in the family jeg? Im eod-*m ULITICAL he CA LURES—The best Cee and for sal NK S/OeLAND, HICH’ DP BELL & BRR ia, ete drawn aud colored from nsture, and free (rom viet OF extortinaaie craraes i TY, FARMERS HJKLICULTUKIS 19, &e.—Balpm: Ammonia n Feccing, om ‘, Grope-Balphate of —! i LuWis VEUCHT WANGER, 1S tmandiett We re Nin 60 Nerden been, LOFT WANTED. F*7 ANTED—A fire’ floor Loft, for a sales room of Dry Goods, somewhere in the ru part dowa town. 1 Pach po Banver streets, Hanover Sa or Exchange lace ‘would be prefe‘res. Any rerson having such room, or part of Ito let wah pisgee te leave iefuracion acthe Hera ‘Bic, under lettres BA iy22 ee H. PAKKER, 69 Duane, between Elm street and Broad ‘Agent for the sale of Valuable (i) Paintings, Porce- ties, has on haud.a fine collrction of splendid intings ef the Flemish and Dutch schools, he cam dispose ef at moderats prices. Therefore, those rho wichto earich their collections. or oruamentian their par- ish to garieh the or ora selves sAthome trom? A-M, tile FM. je2\ 2m eod*re HAYAs4 ne 5 30,000 oe: 00u Kaper I flicaci 3000 Lanwnl; 6.000 "Ca Panetatgaa,” stperigr | 3,000 Cuba Se- gars; 50,008 Justo Sxoz Frincipe ; 15.000 De La ‘Craz’s—with Other choice brands, msking a complete assortment—for sale ine quarto box ot ehataad, by SAAC H. SMITH, 206 root j28 8w Seawere opposite Fulton SHARON SPRINGS PAVILION. pas SCHOHARIE COUNTYNY. specious House, whi improveme ‘addittons made to it'during the past winter, is believed to be one of the must commodious and comfortable of the largest Class of Hocels in the State, is now Tend) 5 20,0 eavcias; 6000 farket company, and will be o} lises, by annexin which embraces: treaty 1g large additions an ness weeraoe, to ‘of the house.— ‘added to the wi fal pre 1a tn tonto voted Howere=mne bath frome od and new furniture provided, furnishing ‘who wish to enjay either a cold or has been spared to supply the and every exerciou will be used, to reorive the visitors of the coming seasou ina maunet not (0 be Birgaseed at any oie place of fasnionale resort inthe Uuted ‘> those who have not heretofore visited the Sharon 9; it is sufficient to say, that the qualities of the water (an an: or which is iveg below are very nearly identical with those of the far-faimed te Sulphur ; ous of Virgisia, except tha- by the concurrent testimony of @ medical. men who are ac Miainted with both, the Sharon are esteem d the most potent — Sicanted ta an elevated region of country, the Pavilion com- mauds one of the views, and is game in the scenery in the Btateof New og besition it has the states of a fresiiog atmosphere. Pleasant ex- ee Cherry Valley and Cooperstown, the ergo 1 0 points equally interesting from their scenery and inoffer themselves on every. had— Whitt’ Billiard: trom apd four spacious Ball. Alleys, leave To mente gaprovided within dooms for et ‘Ut the Winw Sulphur Water of Sha said it is 00) ‘by any thing of the Ki worls, for the cure of rheumatic, cutaneous, bilious and dys- Dentie complaiuta, and for the cure of ‘las, salt rheum, “general debility, us profes- 5 analysis made for the proprietors of the Sprin by oneot the, most eminent Chemists ia thie eountry Pro < wr ited of New ant the following results have been fain sevofaia, liver complaint, brow and d has been certified by some of the most eminent medic from one gallon of water :— LiBicerbionte of ‘4 grail ‘Balphate of Magaesia * ony Ms Lime o of ‘Sodiam and Magaesi Bolid tents 149 1 grains, Hysrosatphurie Acid Guar of Sulphuretted ae tee i Sara i, Om coathes dat nectady an or by the i about forty: good rou. Verve isfor Albsay,afriveat the Sharon rere ULARK & GARDNER, CAST OFF CLOTHING. GENTLEMEN, OR FAMILIES desiryns of convert 1m ir gous or cast off Clothing obtain, from the sabser the HIGHEST CASH PRICK ‘0 families or, pate quit a res dence, haviog te of the to dispose of, wili find it mach to their advantage to send for the subscriber, who will rset 3 ir Bis Ne SW sgeet, Clothing cleaned and repaired, : ea fine al the post office, or ean wlens wil sepals THK NEW LINE OF LIVERPOOL PACKETS. fo sail from New York 2st, and iverpool 6th o moath. poor feet New Ship LIVERPOOL, 1150 tons, fe no dues ye Jan'y 21 Mar. 6 soipgunsy gprimareen iy Bt New ship ROCHESTER, 890 tous, (fey 9 ; 2 Aug. 6 Joa Brittoa et Bs ‘ ; ar Ship HOTTINGUER, 1080 tons, ia i fev H ‘These substantial, fast sailing, first clase ahipe, all built is ne city of New York, are commande wd ably. and will be dispacched punetuaily om the 2ist of sag month. ‘[weir cabins are elegant and commodious, and are fara with whatever can conduce to the ecae aud Gomfors of moses: Price of binge ol $100. Neither the capt: owners of these ships will be respoa- ble for any parcels or pack a i real Uibolleiinsuesteve cutee” ne mans mauler ‘or freight e appl ee MOSEL saurru Ns: th street, Ne i. FICLDEN, BROTHERS k COe id ne New LIN Te ‘trom New v3 mom New Your, ship ROSCIUS, Captain Joh Collins, 26th Marel in Fy BBONS: Capa hao i Aa i " Deperster, Ship GARRICK, Us . Ce "Trask, en June, 0M OL. Ship SHERIDAN, Captain ter, Lith Mareb. ship GARRICK, Captain B, 1. Atta rind Ship ROSCIUS, Captain John Collins, lith My. Shp SIDDONS, Captain E. B. Cobb, ith June, ese ships are all of the first class, ‘upwards of 1000 tons, 4 UF Ly York on vicach month, VERPOOL PACKET! 26th Aiverpool.oa the 11th HW builtin the city of New York, with such improvements as apne ares peed with unusual comfort for passengers. jyery care has been the arrangement oi thei: sccom- modations. jee rant hence is $100, 191 which ample stores will be provided. ‘ships are commanded by ced masters, Who will make cvery exortion to Kive ge- antiafnetio either the capgains or owners of the ships will be responsi- ble for. any letters, parcels or packages sent by them, unless re- falar Geof lading are signed thercfer Fortreight or ph to E.R. COLLINS & CO, 58 South st., New York, or tc BP JWN, SHIPLEY & UO., Liverpool. se Letters by the pach cts will be charged 12}¢ cents per single nest + 50 cents ber oance, and newspapers leenteach. red rre OLD ESTABLISHED EMIGRANT PASSAG 61 SOUTH STREKT, NEW YORK. be engaged homaLi by the fol. sid packet ahi pe compraing the Old Black Bull Line of Pagset sailing as under. rom Li OLUMBUS Cantu Cole, on the 16th February ORKSHIRE, (new) on the Ist March. AMBRIDGE, Capt 16th March, NGLAND, Captain Bartlett, ist April, AFORD, Captain Rathbone, Isth Apr (ONTEZUMA, Captain Lowber ROP, Captaia Furber, 16th ae fk loaner thipel ieeeainariners eabovesuperior ships, the subscril ents tare a suceaion of at clas Aunrican ships hd 4 customary, from Liverpool, every four or five days through: out the year, te the different pore in the U ited States, ai 7 which passage can be secured at reduced rates. ‘Those sendi fortheir frends residing in) Great Britain and Ireland, caay to ty thar every care will be taken to make passengers ai confor. table as they cap reasonably expect, and should the ngers Gok come out, the passage money will be promptly refundeds rafts cali as usual be furnished” payable nt the Natioaal and rauelies; Wastera Bank of Balt, Son & Co., Bankers, Liver: nd Wales. For Provincial Banks of Ireland and 61 South street, near Wal ol and London can at all times be x ships, ailing for Liverpgol every moni on appl jon as Above. il2 ee PASSAGE FROM GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELANL N.B. ed by the i \c ive days ‘and to Loudon on the lat, loth and ach of exch, Passage to Liv. THE BLACK BALL OK OLD LIN! (Sailing fr nen geen Tau Tat of th.) ing from Liverpool on the 7th aud 19th of every month. Persons Washing to send to the Old Count for pity friends an make the necessary arrangements with the subscribers, ané have them come out in this superior Liue of Packets, Sailing ym Liverpool punctually on the 7th and 19th of every month. ‘ney will also have a Grst rate class of American trading ships, wailing every six da by affording weekly communica: Hon from that port, One of the firm (Mr. James D. Hoche) is there, to see that they shall be forwarded with care and des: patch. Bhould the parties agreed for not come out, the money wil) ve returned to those who paid it here, without any redue- ica. The Binek Ball, of Old Liae of Liverpool Packets, compris ow ent Ships, viz = The OXFORD. Pike NEW YORK CAMBRIDGE, COLUMBUS, EUROPE. SOUTH AMERICA. ENGLAND NORTH AMERICA, With such superior and w tersbers confidently look fo port which hay been extend are grateful. eta hose proceeding, or remitting money to their relatives, car Bialte at sight for aay, amount, drawn direct yal Bauk of Irelands Dublin. also om essa. PRESCOTT, GROTE, AMES & CO. Cita tant oe ‘Wankers, London, gihich will bepuidon demand at any of the Bass) or thi anehes, ia all the priveipal towns throughout tnglands acd, Beotland and Wales aE ott ROCHE, BROTHERS & CO. 35 Fulton street New York, next door to the Fulton Bank. N. B.—The Old f Liverpool Packets sail from thir port for Liverpool on the Istand 19th of each month. | Partie, feturning to the old country will find it to their comfort anc advantage to select this favorite Line for their oonvayan treference ta anv ather ’ OLD LINE LIVERPUUL PACKE'S. jaalled arrangements, the sud ard for a continuance of that sup- tothem so many years, for which & OLD Li. of Packets fo despatched in the followingor «siling day falls on Sunday, the sh {heCAMBRIDGE, J WC. Barstow, Phe ENGLAND, — ‘Sd 709 ‘oats partie, The OXFORD, me va Nov. 4 me The MONTEZUMA, re 1000 tor A's, Lowber, fhe EUROPE, 618 tons KG, Farber, (A: Che NEW YORK, (new) $9 28 Cropper, April . B. Cropper, ¢ April Che COLUMBUS, Sept. 700 tons, Jan. } A. Cole,(May 1 Che YORKSHIRE, (new) ') Sept. 16 1090 tons iter anys D. &. Bailey, 4 ly are not surpassed in point of elegance or com ‘fori commodations, oF in their fast sailing Qualiter 95 any vessels in the trade. ‘ge commanders are well known asmen of character and experience, and the strictest attention will always be paid to promote the comfort and convenience of passengers. Punctuality, as regards the day of sailing, will be observed as heretofore. ice of passage outward isnow fixed at One Hundred Dadlene for phish acaple eines of every denetipeion. wil be royided, wita the exception of wines and liquors, which will Tarnished by the stewards, if required, cn ‘either th exptain or owners Of heae ship, will be respon wole for any let Hy parce es sent em unless tar bills of lading are signed therelor. ‘Bor freight or Des: sage, apply to daotf_and of BARING, NEW YORW 'D second Line—The Ships of this HA’ 5 line will hereafter leave New Ist, and Havre oa the 16th of each month, as fok From Havas. 16 York on t 38, ¥in New Ship ONEIDA, Ca 2 tail ‘James Funck. ship BALTIMORE, Coppin dyrard Famex Ship UTIC Int Augast. in December. i" Ist October. Ist February. 16th March. ships are not taurpassed, com: rear Frederick Hw New ship $t. NICHULAS aptain J B. Pell, ‘The aecommods sous of 1 ‘ ‘ing all that may be required for comfort. ‘The price ‘of ca} Dacaage is $100. Passengers will be supplied with every re- te with the exception of wines and liquors. ‘Goods iytended for these veuvels will be forwarded by the sub- scribers, free her than the expenses actually in- He va dooms’ Wor twine ox penstges spuly 49, curred on them: Bor lee DOVD & HINCKEN, Agents, 1685 ee Ww No. 9 Tontine Building. cor. Wall a caters ERPOOL—New Line—Negular Packet een duly ithe solend. fast sailing packet shi ‘6th Jaly. OSCLUS, Captain J. Collins, of 1180 tons, wil Won stags: ving accommodations unequalled bape manda Fcouforts apply ou board, at Oricans Whatt, fost E, K. COLLINS & CO. % South st jiddons, Capt. Cobb, will\saceeed the ‘wieh of Angnat dvi ee TAUnEA FOR HAVKE—Second Line—The PS MOK, Faw Fink, Master, will sil st of Animus, 5 A HINGKEN, No @ Tontine Building, ene Wall and Water NAVY AGENT'S OFFICE, EPARATE PROP nae enka thy veil be ‘ endorsed, wi 8 received at thi: votes y Mon the 24th Al Roserns. and anil the XM 50 tons Lehigh Coal, 221 The wood mi have cont be of the best quality, del of «@ Lo (he government, ay require, be waken (oF ard emi its bills di cent as a 415 ltawdw re Buffalo. (Correspondence of the Herald.) Burrato, July 25, 1844. Pleasure Excursion to the Upper Lakes. J have anxiously expected to see some account given in your paper of the “Pleasure Excursion to the Upper Lakes,” on board the steamer Wiskon- san, Captain Randall, as advertised previous to the Ist of July instant. It was rumored on board, and generally believed, that you had a reporter there ; and many were the inquiries concerning him. But no one knew him, or could point him out. The fassengers pretty generally fixed upon a person— for what reason I know not—as the reporter. The gentleman was quite overwhelmed with the atten- tion and civilities shown him, and appéared to be ignorant of the cause. He bore up manfully, how- ever, against so many besetting evils, (courtesy sometimes is an evil,) until the dinner of the se- cond day, when, finding so many waiters surround- ing his seat at table, each with a bottle of wine, a tumbler, and a gentleman’s card, all of which be- ing so enveloped in mystery, and the thought, pro- bably, of being obliged to reciprocate all of those cards, bis fortitude gave way, and he rose up, as 1 thought, to make a speech and return thanks. As he stood there for a moment, casting his eyes up the table, then down the table, with so many bot- tles, and tumblers, and waiters about -him, he forcibly reminded me of the glass-blower at the American Museum, surrounded with glass, and a crowd of spectators behind him. Every knife and fork and tongue was asstill as death. He spoke— “Ladies and gentlemen,” said he, ‘1 am neither Polk nor Dallas, Clay nor Frelinghuysen, Tyler nor John Jones—now, I would like to know who I am in your imaginations?” A gentleman replied from the head of the table—‘‘A reporter for the New York Herald.” The stranger looked amazed for a moment, and then said—‘*No, gentlemen, | am no reporter—would to God that I was, if such is the atiention they receive.” Since the siranger turned out to be no reporter at all, and trom your silence on the subject concluding you had none on_ board, I will endeavor to give you some account of it with my own feeble pen. Those who were fortunate enough to escape from the cares and toils of business, leaving the “ ledg- er” and ‘‘bank notices” to be attended to by ju- nior partners and head clerks, and embark on this voyage of pleasure, enjoyed a treat that can never possibly fall to their lot again. A company so pro- miscuous, yet SO unanimous—so many strangers to each other, yet all so harmoniously mingling to- gether, has seldom if evermet on board of one ves- sel. lt was a bright example, even for a congrega- tion of christians. ' . The steamer Wiskonsan is a fine sea craft, infe- rior to nothing that floats on the Atlantic, end tar superior to any boat on the northern or western lakes, She is entirely new, and finished in the beautiful style of the Knickerbocker on the North River. Her state rooms are spacious and airy, the saloons elegantly furnished, and a fine toned piano forte, manufactured expressly for this steam- er, attracts mnch attention from the lovers of sweet sounds. It would take more than a Paul Pry to discover anything wanting on this boat, for the Cap- tain and owners have looked into all these lute matters, and anticipated and provided for the wants ot their passengers. There is an excellent engine on board for extinguishing fires, and hose sufficient to reach any part of the boat—and the beauty of it is, there was no ‘screw loose” about it; it was al- ways ready for immediate use. Besides these pre- cautions, every state room was supplied with three lite preservers. With such a boat, with so much comfort and safety combined, must ever be asso- ciated the name of Captain Henry Randall, her gen- demanly commander. Although he may have tor- gotten « little of the dance, with its constant changes and windings, and between its wildering mazes and the mischievousness o} his fair partner become somewhat coniused, still it was vety evident that the hardships and exposures of bis responsible and honorable calling, had not unfitted ‘or the lady’s drawing-room. There was oue other person on board who de- serves a special nouce, aud | have dune with per- sonalities—I allude to 5. Card, Esqr., of this city, one of the proprietors of the steamer. He was truly the master-spirit of the company, which con- sisted of about two iundred cabin passengers. No- thing could be got up without his ussistance—no fun, no dance, no frolic, unless he was the prime mover. Tallin stature, and well proportioned— good looking, easy and affable in manners—drees- ed in excelient laste and neatness—young, or at least unmarried, he soon became a general favorite among the young ladies, of course ; and great was the strite between them for his arm for a prome- nade on deck, to the dinner table, or for the dunce. If any thing was pte | among the ladies, they would sooner call upon him than the captain, ste- ward, or chambermaid, because he was owner of the boat; and neither of these three dignitaries could fill their capacities so well, ur so satiatactory as could Mr. Card. There were many on board ot that boat, who will long remember his kindness, and unceasing exertious to make the excursion pleasant and agreeable to every one on board Well did he succeed—well are his exertions appre- ciated. There was an excellent band of music on board, giving a zest to the dance, and the pastimes of the day, that is never felt unlese it be under the influ. ence of such sweet harmony. We had dancing every evening; and, occasionally, would get up something a little extra, with a supper, and wines to finish with. One of these extras was a “ Grand Fancy Dress Ball.” It was here we wanted one of your able reporters. lI u racy, that | reluctantly attempt a description of it It. was first spoken of at dinner, Immediately after dinner, the ladies held a meeting in the lower saloon, and resolved to give a ‘* Bal Costume” that very evening. Out came their needlesand scissors; and between them and pieces of tape, grass-linen, and whalebone, they can manufacture almost any thing, for a fady’s dress is as susceptible to as many alterationsand changes in shape and fashien as their hearts are to feeling and sentiment ; and the one is as often assumed for an occasion as the other. Evening came at last, and with it the ball,and such a ball it never was my good fortune to attend be- fore, and [ very much doubt whether one like it ever came off. There were characters that would have graced the most dazzling courts of Europe, and some whose appearances wonld disgrace the worst followers of the renowned Fallstaff. The Grand Sultan of Turkey came slowly through the saleon, with his long crimson robe, loose trowsers looped up at the knee, and variegated turban, with the dignity of a prince heir apparent to the crown, and after making the circuit of the saloon, settled down by the side ot one of the state room doors, like a hen on her nest, with the silence and gravity of an owl. There was Naomi, the mother-in-law of Ruth, precisely as we see her represented in sacred prints; the Swiss Minstrels, with their ac- cordian, tamborin, and collecting plate, regalin, our ears with the sweet songs of their native jand, all in excellent costume; the little Quakeress, whose usual modesty and natural simplicity so well suited her character, that there was nothing to as- sume but her plain cap and shoulder-dress. The bride, dressed in white, with her flowing veil reach- ing to the floor, whose pale, emaciuted face bore evi- dence of recent and severe illuees, glided through the crowd in search of a husband, as the moon glides through the shining constellations. The nung with a strange contrast between her ant- mated countenance, and sombre costume, as she languishingly hung upon the ragged sleeves of Billy Barlow; whilst Billy would ogle her so ten- derly through his bruised and blackened optics The Gipsey, Cinderella, Massaniello, Brother Jona- than, the Pilot, the Stage-driver, Jim Crow, the Yankee, the exquisite, and many others that time Nor space will permit me to mention, but who bore conspicuous characters, and sustained them ad- mirably, particularly 40, Mr. L——, and Mr. C—, who assumed, for this occasion only, the character of * gentlemen ;” and so completelv were they dis- guised, that their most intimate friends did not re- cognize them. =, 4 ‘wo Indian chiefs in full costume (nudity of limbs excepted), gave some alarm to the nervous, with their frignttul gestures, bow and arrows, and infernal war whoops. ‘The squaw dance, the sham fight between Billy Barlow and the Pilot, the ‘* Nar- vous old Gentleman,” and several other amusing ¥ | scenes, were well got up, and added | Leela ed e the novelty of the evening entertainment. company broke up at an early hour in the morn- ing, ail weil pleased with themselves, and with each other, particularly so Billy Barlow and the pretty little nun. The next novel entertainment and the last, was a “vocal and instrumental concert,” got up for the “ benefit of the performers.” ‘This went off in fine style, and gave great satisfaction to the whole com- pany, the band ‘aining the orchestra, and the It was so rich, rare, and vocal department was made up by volunteers. The next morning the boat arrived at Buffalo, being Just two weeks on the Lakes. The company was ‘so highly gratified with the excursion, that they notonly unanimously gave tu Capt. Randal a vote of thanks, butalso a service of silver, which is now being manufactured in this city. Respectfully yours, New Brunswick, N. J. [Correspondence of the Herald.] New Buunswick, N. J., July 22, 1844. Rutger’s College—Sketch of its History and Cha- racter—The Healthiness of its Situation—The manner in which the Students live—Meeting of the Whigs—Successful trick of the Locofocos to defeat the object of it. I arrived in this fine old city about seven o’clock this evening, after a delightful trip in the splendid steamboat Raritan, to attend the exercises of the Commencement of Rutger’s College ; and as they are likely to be interesting, I have determined to give your readers such hasty and imperfect sketch- es as may afford them some idea of the pleasure of a country Commencement. My letter may per- haps be also of service to those who are fitting their sons for college, if it bring under their notice the admirable institution which is located here. Rutger’s College is one of the oldest inthe coun- try. It was founded long prior to the Revolution, and was then called Queen’s College, and its fet- Jow at Princeton was then known as King’s Col- lege, The lute Col. Rutgers, so well kaoown for his liberality, made large donations tothe former, and in honor of him it was named Rutgers’ Col- tege. It has always maintained an elevated rank for giving a sound and thorough education to its pupils, and it is celebrated for the healthiness of its situation, a death among its students being a rare event. It enrols on its lists now the names of about eighty young men; and as it is amply provi- ded with professorships and teachers of the highest standing, it is one of the most desirable and useful seminaries in the country. The manner in which the students live is also very conducive to their improvement. They board in respectable private families, selected by the faculty; and as this city is remarkable for the morality and good order of its inhabitants, they avoid those temptations to which students of other colleges are exposed. Let me finish this letter by relating a good joke that occurred thisevening. _ The whigs in this place had issued placards, ma- king an earnest uppeal to their friends to rally this evening in support ot Clay and Frelinghuysen. It seems that they have had several meetings during the last two weeks, all of which have been broken up by the locofocos. But this evening they deter mined to have an enthusiastic gathering in spite of all opposition ; and accordingly they drummed up all their friends, and announced several orators.— Among these was one gentleman of eminence in the legal profession inthis State, and a leader in political warfare, who had been elected to the Council two years ago as a whig, and when there performed some curious feats, which entirely frus- trated all the measures and plans of his party. He has been in retirement ever since, and this was the first notice the public had of his return to the whig ranks. The mention of his name attracied a con: siderable meeting of about 600 persons, well pre- pared to resist any hostile attempts. But the cun- ning lecofocos devised a method of accomplishing their malignant purposes,without the danger of get- ting their heads broken. They met the aforesaid gentleman at the City Hotel, and plied him well with champagne, till the whig leaders, fearing a scheme of this kind, went in a rage and carried him off, vi et armis. The meeting assembled, and were at first entertained by a long speech from a lawyer ot Somerville, named Brown—a dry, windy harangue on common topics, such as the duelling of Clay and Jackson, an argument on hickory poles, Cilley’s death, &c, At last all were on tip- toe to catch the first glance at the lion of the eve- ning, when, to their bitter disappointment, it was announced that he could not speak, but would fa- vor them with his viewson another occasion. The meeting broke up immediately, notwithstanding an attempt to entertain them with songs, in a fury against the villainous locos, who had accomplish- ed by intrigue what they could not by force. Less enthusiasm I have never seen at a pelitical meet- ing. Yonrs, au revoir, Tom. Rotanp. Rutcers Coutece Commencement.—The an- nual festival of this venerable institution was en- joyed in New Brunswick, on the 26th inst, bya very large and respectable assemblage. The order of exerciacs was performed in accordance with the well concerted ur- rangements, and reflected great credit on the graduating class. The foliow ng were the exercises :— Benjamin Stephens, Raritan Landing, N. J.— Latin Sa- lutatory. Jacob R. Hardenbergh, Ulster county, N, Y.—God in History. C. Dubois Elting, Port Jervis, N. ¥.—The Christian Re ligion, the basis of Society. Warren Hardenbergh, New Brunswick, N. J.—Our Consti‘ution. William E Snyder, East Brunswic', N. J —The Virgi- Soleny; its influence on American’ Independence. thaniel Conklin, Somerville, N. J.—The Spirit of Freedom. Richard H. Steele, Guilderland, N. ¥.—Changes in the History of Nations. Walter H. Kimball, New York City.—American Mind. James L. Hasbrouck, New Brunswick, N. he Con- stitution and its Framers. John H. Manning, New Brunswick, N. J.—Splendid talents not conducive to happiness. J. Elias Whitehead, New York City.—Spiritof Aris. tocracy. os V. Schenck, Somerset County, N. J.—Vox Po- uli.” Fi James A. Bcott, Richmond, Va.—Genius restrained by Moral Principle. John H. F Brinkerhoff, New York City—The Poetry of the Scriptures. Hackensack, N. J.—Misfortune an W. Sickles Bant Incentive to Geniu Edward Pye, Clarkstown N ¥.—Lord Byron. ‘The degree of Bachelor of Arts was then conferred on the following gentlemen, members of the graduating class, viz, :—W. Sickles Banta, John HF. Brinkerhoft Nathan F. Chapman, Nathaniel Conklin, C. Dubois El tinge, Edward W. Griffith, Jacob R. Hardenbergh, War- ren Herdendergh. James L Hasbrouck, Henry L’ Jane- Walter H. Kimball, John H_ Manning, Jacob V. B. Martense, Edward Pye, John V. Schenck, Charles Scott, James A.'Scott, William E. Snyder, Richard H. Steele Benjamin Stephens, Charles H. Stitt, James H. Swift John V. W. Veghte, J Ellas Whitehead: ‘The degree of Master of Arts was then conferred on a number of the Alumni, in course, and others whose names will be published hereafter. ‘The honorary degree of D. D. was conferred on the Rev Henry Ostrander, of Saugert and Rev Nich J Marcellus, of New York city. Daily Advertiser, July 25. Mirtary.—The New England Guards will leave in an extra train of cars, at half-past ten to-mor- row morning, on a tour to Providence and New York. They will be received in the former city by the “ Provi- dence Light Infantry,” @ corps, which excited as much admiration in this city, at the great Bunker Hill celebra. tion, asany other, that was ever here. The Guards will remain encamped in P. several days, and then proceed to New York, where they are to be received by the ‘* New York City Guards,” onother famous corps The brass band, now with the Greys, will arrive here in time to accompany the New England Guards on their tour; and will delight the lovers of “sweet sounds” with anew Quick Step, Lhe by Mr. J.P. Ordway, talented young member uf the Guard: \d to be dedicated to the Providence Light Infantry and the N. Y. Guards. The N. E. G. isa corps, which we have hardly had portunity of seeing, but its reputation is high, commend them to their mil friends abroad, aa gentle. ‘They have made soldierlik ements for their and published them in orders. ‘he following are i William H Quartermast tant; Thomas M Pomroy,Com- issary; C. Anstin Coolidge Paymaster; Wm. A. Briggs, M.D, Surgeon; Sergeant Henry Loring, Jr. speetor; FA Bacon, / nt Commiasary.— Be July %. Wetcome at Tae West.—A paper published in Iowa states that the tide of emigration is pouring into the northern counties of the Territory with unex ampled rapidity. An orrival of forty one ladies hai caused ‘The journal says:—Many of our new y be remarked, are genuin entesprising, capable; who ith eq ‘ a penny or a sod; make clocks or statutes;and coin doliars out of wooden nutmegs. Your Yankee with all little eccentricities, is apt to good citizen, ashrewd mana- ger, and an excellent farmer We have no doubt that the prospect of our soon becoming a State, girt with all the power, consiaeration, and responsibilities attaching there- to, haa strongly tended to draw emigrants hither. Let them stillcome. We have room enough tor the depressed and indigent of every clime. They shall be welcomed to ‘m hearts, and as rich and fertile a soil ind can ‘The sun does not visit one more ro. We say to the starving millions of Europe, come and partake of our abundance. To the poor and unfortunate; to the young halo,and robust of our elder sisters — possessed of matchlers energy, and a free, bounding, glad spirit—we say, come and share our plenty and onr brilliant prospects. We do think, that if @ man cannot live and thrive here, he ought not to live and thrive any where. Tue River.—The Vicksburg Whig of July 16th, suys, the Mississippi river has fallen ten inches at Prince- ton. It ison a stand here, but as the rivers above are all reported as falling, it must soon go down.—New Orleans Tropic, July 18. Triat or THe Sacapin Pinates.—We have re- ceived Halifax journals of the 18th instant, which contain reports of the trial of Charles Gustavus Anderson, William Travasgus, alias Johnston, Geo. Jones and William Hazelton, four of the crew ot the Saladin, for the piracy committed on board that vessel. The trial was before a special Court s mixed commission, Sir Charles Adam, Presi- jent. After the jury had been empan .elled and the in- ictments read, 1wo of the prisoners, Johnson and Abveerson, expressed a wish to plead guiity; but Anderson being a toreiguer, and for other reasons, the Court preferred that thet first plea of not guilty should stand and the trial go op ‘ The principal evidence against the prisoners was their own confessions, but there was some prelimi- nary testimony showing the condition of the ves- sel when discovered ashore at Country Harbor — Captain O’Brien, who saw her first, went on board with Captain Cunningham. . The after cabin was in great confusion ; books aud clothing and various articles were scatteed about without any order; saw no specie at that time ; at another time when he went down he saw a number ot looge dollars lying in the after till; he afterwards saw a great number of dollars lying in a box in the after cabin; Mr. Sellers, a gentleman who had come on board, was counting them over and putting them in bags, assisted by Johnston ; the dollars were in no pace of safety, but appear- ed to be entirely exposed ; he had seen the bars of silver; there were thirteen of them; these appeared to bein the places where they had been orginally put. Mr. Seuvees, an intelligent, gentlemanly young man, from Guys orough, Was next examined— Captain Cunningham and Capt. O’Brien were both on board the vessel when witness got there; the cabin was in a disorder d, melancholy condition ; a number of trunks were brcken open and lying about it, and the floor was covered with straw ; the prisoners now in the dock were on board ; they told him their names; Johnston appeared to have the whole control; he told witness he had taken charge since the captain’s death; that he could not keep the men from getting drunk ; the crew said that the cgptain died after a few days’ illness, shortly after leaving Valparaiso; that (be mate had loug been in ill health, and died about three days after the captain; and that the third mate and three men hed been washed off the main yard in a gule of wind; all the ship’s papers were lying scattered about in various parts of the cabin; witness collected them together ; Johnston aseist- edhim ; heard no mention of Capt. Fielding by the crew, unul after some letters were found, ad- dressed to him; they then said he had died at Val- paraiso, and his things were put on board to be taken home to England ; witness did not hear this from the prisoners themselves, buttrom some oti people ; saw clothes lying about, suitable for a boy about 14 or 15 years of age. ‘ ‘The Halifax” Herald does not give the confes- sions verbatim, but makes a copious abstract of them, as follows :— When the Saladin was about leaving Valparaiso, Capt. Fielding, whose vessel had been confiscated fora breach of the revenue laws of the country, applied to Capt. McKenzie tor a passage to Eng- Jand for himself and his son; and they were ken on board as cabin passengers. Shortly after get- ting to sea, Fielding occasionally spoke to the mes, unfavorabiy of Captain McKenzie, told them of the valuable cargo that was on board, and ques tioned them asto their courage and resolution, they were called on to act in desperate circuui- stances, All his discourses with ihem were se pa- rately, he never speaking to more than one ata time. Helinally told them, sull speaking in this cautious manner, to only one at 4 time, that the crew were about to des roy the officers, and take the ship out of their hands. That the one whom he so addressed had better join them, or his own life wouldbe in danger. In this diabolical man- ner he succeeded in seducing them one after en other, into a mutiny, before they were aware of the true state of the care; and in an incredibly short space of time after he. first mentioned hic plans, he succeeded in obtaining the engagement to take part witn him of a sufficient number to car- ry them into effect. The whole of this was ef- fected in 14 days ; and those who were in the plot, being the prisoners, were of one watch, and con- sequently all being on deck together, they had no difficulty in patiung the plans into execution.— The might of the 13th April was first proposed tor the tragedy, but one of the mutineers, not being 1 nis place on deck, and perhaps, the whole of them vet being deficient of that hardihood which alone prepares the heart of man tor such dreadful deeds, the thing was delayed. Previous to the next nigh Field ng had an epportumity to farther infuse tie spirit into them, exeited their fears, inflamed thei cupidity, and got them fully prepared tor the deecs ot blood. The mate’s watch, including all the mutineers, Were then on deck ; and Fielding, pre- tending that he wasirritated by an argument which he had with Captain McKenzie, remained on deck | In Conversation with the Unpuspecting Mate, who repeatedly asked him why he did not go down int the cabin to his rest. This he evaded and still re mained on deck. Finally, it now being near twelve at night, the mate went to the man at the helm and told him to steer as well as he could, and as he was unweil, he would le down a spell on the hen coop. Here then wasa favorable opportu nity for thei ; ail their victims in their full power The captain in sleep and fancied security in hi cabin; that haif the crew who were not in the plot reposing below in their hammocks, and the only object that was in their way had now laid himselt down,and sunk into a slumber ameng them This opportunity they but too wellimproved. The work oF death was commenced by Johnston taking an axe, and in darkness and insilence, approaching the sleeping man, buried the edge of itin his head Sensation was immediately suspended ; and with the sea, and Jones and Anderson were sent down into the cabin tor that purpose ; but the sleeping man’s dog was keeping watch for his safety, while his brother man was plotting his death. This dumb anima) made them ton fearful to proceed, aud they return ed on deck. Their plan was then temporarily al- ered ; they proceeded aft and called up the carpen. ter, and as soon as his head was above the compa. nionhe received a blow with a hammer which etun- ned him. One of the conspiratora then placed hit hand over his mouth, and two others threw him overboard. The contact with the sea probably re. stored animation, and he called out “Murder!” This became the accidental cause of calling Capt McKenzie on deck; on the drowning man’s cry- ing murder, Fielding, then near the entrance tc the cabin, called out with a loud voice “A man overboard!” when Capt. McKenzie, with the be- nevolent design ot saving some of his crew, rushed up on deck; and but he was attacked with an axe by Anderson The blow, however, did not take effect, and the assaulted man grappled with the murderer, who it would appear retreated, for it was some distance from the cabin stairs when he was seized by Hazel- ton, and Johnson, who was commanded from the helm by Fielding to assist, runningto the scene ot action, took hold of one of his captain’s hands ing him, Fielding gave him repeated blows on the back part of the head with an axe, which made him a corpse. All this was done in much short o! a minute—no noise was uttered, and the only word spoken by their victim was when Fielding was approaching with the axe; the whole inien tion then appearing evident, he eried out, “O. Capt. Fielding!” As soon as the fatal blows sus pended animation, the body was cast into the sea After a short consultation they again assembled aft, and, by the bd. of arousing the watch belo: they lowered the ji he noise which this made together with the Is of Fielding and others perfect security to themselves, in the darkness oi midnight, and with weapons of destruction in thet hands, they silently despatched them one after another, as they came on deck ; and in short of an hour after the work of destruction began, six unsus pecting mortals were thus hurried into eternity, anc their bodies buried under the waves of the ove Carr and Galloway, the cook and steward, whe were not in the plot, and whose duties did not cal! them on deck, were then the only ones that re- mained, and it became a matter of inquiry what should be done with them. Fielding proposed that they should be slain also. This was objected tc and some of them said no more blood should an and informed what had been done, Galloway, we killed him with his messmates; and Carr was cry ing all the next day. They were then all callec together by Fielding, and an oath was administer ed to them on the Bible that they would ell be true to each other like a band of brothers. Jt would appear, however, that Fielding was suspicious © them, notwithstanding their unholy oath; for « his suggestion all the arms and ammunition, toge ther with axes, adzes, and all offensive weapon on board, were thrown into the sea. at their command, and Fielding proposed that they at some secluded spot in or about the Gulf of Br out the least noise they threw the lifeless body into Their next plan was to kill the captain, no sooner had he got there, In this situation, with three of the murderers hold- soon brought the poor wretches on deck ; and with spilled. When they were called up in the morning understood, said, that he was sorry they had not They then had the vessel, with all the costly freight, entirely should run her to the coast of North America, land Lawrence, and secure their booty on shore; after which they would go to the States, and return with some small vessel to bring it away. This well laid scheme was, however, deienied by his own cupidity and reckless inhumanity. In a conversation th nextday with Johnston, Field ing said that he would get rid of Carr and G- Ilo- way when they got near the land, by giving them a dose of poison, and alleged that they must have the crew sull farther reduced. This Johnston did not approve of, and mentioned it to his comrades, which occasioned them ail to feel suepicious of Fielding These suspicions were increased by therr accidentally discovering that he hed secreted | two horse pistols, rome #mmunition und a large i 4 f ' carving knife. This they immediately taxed him with, but he denied knowing any thing eboutthem —and in a controverry that ensued, he said that he would throw himself overboard, and was leaving the cabin profeseedly with that intent. They, how- ever, took hold of him to stop him, and having got hold of him, they kepthim; end on some one ot them saying that he ought to be secured, they momentarily came to a determination to do it, and tied him hand and foot, and melancholy to say, the young boy, who had taken no part in the transaction, was tied algo, In this state they were left on the eabin floor all night. The next morning, the son, it would appear, was liberated ; for he was afterwards found on the Jor- ward part of the deck. As forthe monster, Field- ing himself, he had his feet untied and was brought on deck, and was made to hear the consultanon respecting what wasto be done with him. The result of which consultation was that they should throw him overboard, and this was accordingly done; and Carr avd Galloway were made to assist in doing. The poor litte boy was forward at the tine, and notwithstandicg his piteous prayers tor mercy, and his screams cf sflright, he was thrown overalso. Alter the confessions were reac, the ereeenmon clad) and the Chiet Jucge, going one by one through the list of prisoners as they were named in the indictment, asked them it they had anything to say in behalf of themseives. Johnsion in reply asked leave to read a paper he betore spoke of; which leave was granted. This paper was evidently prepared under the hope that there was sulla prospect of mercy for him; but it disclosed no facts on whieh such a hope could be grounded, The other prisoners re- ferred their detence to their counsel. W Young and L. U'C. Doyle, Eeqrs , each address the jury in # short speech en bebell of the prisoners; but it'was evident that neither had avy expecta- ons of savieg them from the {penalty eo justly due to the aggravated crimes they had been guilty of. The Jury, after a quarter of an hour’s absence, re- turned with a verdict in accordance with his Lord- ehip’s charge—that the four prisoners were guilty, The trial of the other two prisoners, Carr aid Galloway, for the murder of Captain Fielding and his son, was brought on the next dey, the 19h, but the result has not reached us. They were pro- bably ound guilty, but perhaps with a recommen- dation to merey. Buiuping 1n New Organs. days of our sojournings termina ed in this good ty of New Orleans, have we seen, ut this season of the yeur, so much building in progress. We apenk of the Second Muncipality, because there is lithe or nothing doing, atively spevking, below Canal street. In St. Chor! eet, they have torn dewn a tolerabiy sub- xtantual, large three story brick edifice, next door to the Gas Bank—one which was good fortweuty years yet. In its place goes up granite piliare end a fine modern edifice. At night of this the property holders over the way tore down every thing they could luy hands on, and are now driving away with might aud main in a laudably emula- live spirit, to out do them. A little above on the comer of Common street und St. Charles, they ere frantically eu- gaged in tearing down a row of bri k buildings which never did anybody harm, in order to erect in their stead certain lofty aud beautitul edifices— meet to vie with the St. Charles and the Veranash on two corner i that ele. gant building known as the * Republican Gftice” on the third As wego up, we find the ruthless finger of im- provement, having vo reverence of o'd fexces tetore ite eyes, Converting that dismul lot on the cerner of St Charles and Poydras streets, into the foundation for a re ries of fine brick buildings.’ The opposite corner, from being the site of rank Weeds ond old shanties, han come to be the resting place of a very fine and substantial brick difice. Indeed, a general war of extermination seems to be waged against the dingy hovels in Poydras street, and at every pout we see good ‘and durable brick stores prising from their ruins. In the upper regions of St. Churles street a number of well built brick dwellingy ure in pro- gress. In Campstreet, the buildings in course of eres tion most worthy of notice, are those going up on the site of the ruins of the old St. Charles Arcace, next door to he “ old Camp,” together with those beautiful dwellings, now almost compleed, nearly opposite St Patrick's Church. Magazine street, is partly torn down, we bad Four or five well by y broek eretofore occupied been levelled with the dust ments. Opposite these the uperatry i above, on the che finest bieck of stores ever ercciec progress of erection. They ore constructed of Liars and por jow, and ashler backed up with When we take into consideration the troutl we Of transportu g this granite to this city, h pleasure the efforts of the ow: ‘Never, since the P , or, rather, , is atwork A lew deors ing House, one of New Orleans, is beautify he neighborhood. On the corner of Natchez street aud in many other places on this route we find many strong and durable buildings in progress, ted to be ornaments to the city The rict” in the fourth ward, is changing it such a degree that those most lik now scarcely know it. B: per cent better then those which formerly stood there are now repidly ia course of erection ; and it seems to be the fixed dete: mi- nation of owners to make this one of the most elegant portions of the city Indeed, in almost every street in the Second Muncipslity, we find substantial brick and stone huildings going up, and we take pleasure in mentioning this instance of the growing prosperity of our city.—New Orleans Rep. July 16. Execution or Tui mrson—DiscraceruL Scene. —George W. Thompeon, the murderer of Catha- rine Hamlin, was executed ‘at Lower Sandusky, on Fri day last, about 12 o'clock. When he had hung eight min- ates, he still breathed; at twenty minutes, the beating of his pulse could be distinctly counted, at twenty eight minutes it had ceased, and at forty-five minutes he was aken down. He made afew remarks, but nothing more han to express sorrow for his crime, warn others against sinilar offences, &ke ‘The body was taken to iffin, to be di “burnt appearance to mber it would nterred in the Catholic bur are probably aware that by a e, public execution waa abo! of this salutary law, however, regard xeCUr ‘ion of Thomption. Itis true that a slight and temporn- ry enclosure was put up wround the gallows, tut we have abundant evidence thet, it was only erected. & mockery of the law, und ca! nted to be toate ed betore he execution. not only generally enter- rained, but we that it was given out by Sheriff Strohl himeelt were present when the enclosure was torn down by ob, leaving the gallows open te public gracetul proceenng the sheriff made n atanice, bit passively louk- ed on with most astonishing indifference “Indeed, he re- fused to callupon the by-standers to aid him in sopping the riot, and would not give authority to any to interiere, although two or three citizens went to him wnd tendered their services No one doubted but that a guard of twen ty men would have found no difficulty in preserving or der, and securing the executon of the law. But such a guard the sheriff refused to provide although, x he raid, he expected an attempt would be made to destroy the en closure. While these scenes were transpiring, a person was stationed on the Court House stairs; who admitted spectators to the top of the Court House, for fity cents h Some 20 or 30 were admitted inthis way.— Mian "ribune, July 18, PoruaTion oF THE Srxines.—The editor of the Republican has been taking the censt the men, women and children now rojo g at Saratoga Here is hia report :—The number of visitants now in tow over 3009, which may be clarsified ax follows. Mari 1000, unmarried 2000; old bachelors 400; in pursuit of wives 876 rauit of husbands 900; gentlemen 800, la- dies 1200 000, black legs 240; 200; invalids 640; in purruit of p water drinkers 1400; wine drinkers 160 flirts 800; flats 1000; men of sense butterflies 260. ‘To all th including 200 port ‘oM seullions, 40 8c suckers, 620 negro * any quantity of good f bonds, who enly live to bi sure 1700; sp? tops and dand 14, of hainan mplation (0 Wwe soon as other slime Upon'our attention are disposed of,to devote a ter to rome of the most prominent clans now congrega- ted at Saratoga. Surety Case. —The case ot the United States ve. Oliver Newberry, as surety on the official bond of Henry 8. Coleraft, late superintendest o tairs, was tried in tha Circuit Court at Detro! The jury returned a verdict sf $9965 2% against the de- fendant: A motion for anew trisl was made.—Bufgale Advertiser, Texan Carer p’Arrain ard, ceq., our newly appoi to Texan, departed hence for Galveston yesterday morr- ing, in the brig Rover. Mr. Howard i# a gentlemun emi- nently qnalified for the station, and we have no doubt that in the exercise of ita duties, he will conciliatethe regard of the people of Texas, and secure the approbation o! his own government.—N. Orleans Rep. July 18. Tur Mowmons —Gov, Ford, of Uhnois, has mace a requisition on the United States government for 600 troops to be stationed in the neighborhood of Nauvoo, to prevent any bloedéhed by the antiMormons or the Mor- mona. It is stated that the gallant citizens of Warsaw have shot another Mormon, Brave fellows! It is for thie that U. 8 troops have been asked,