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

Serta ata tase hi G. W. P. Custis, jEeg., in rising, said that had spoken before the friends assembled frequently antl upon so many questio he was at a loss what to say. urged upon you heretofore. Sadly, he #0 qu now Shall T tell you, said he, old stories, and inculcate old maxims sadly, are the , times out of joint; and it may do good in the pre- | from a newspaper of the revolutionary era, Spore Selene ipale Mite 4 NEW YORK HERALD, New York, Sunday, July 98, 1944. The Press of the Revolution. We give on our first page a number of extracts which sent alarming state of!things to recur to the patriot- | are full of interest in a variety of aspects. Weare boos ae single-hearted to our he: patriotism of the past how different the face of affairs. Instead of folding the common yprinciples of fraternal liberty r we are quarrelling before the lapse of} gufferings—the privations—the fortitude—the un- the first hundred years. Of our country’s history, among ourselves, shall our republic so soon go here reminded of the costly sacrifiees by which the liberties of this country were purchased. The shrinking courage—the exalted patriotism, of the down. Shall our enemies pont to us and say, there | men of the revolution, are here set forth in bright is your model republic—there are the ruins of Yet “disunion” was openly tall é ¢ c yout array. social, civil, and religious ge God forbid ! t ed of—a word which no man had dared to utter 55 years ago. But what is especially deserving of attention in these extracts, is the extraordinary contrast which At that time, at a festive occasion at which I was] they present to the tone and spirit of the party Frome che sentiment dearest to all hearts was, as the goblet was raised to their lips—the great eae: e shall utter disunion!” (Cheers.) The eloqnent old patriot enlarged upon the theme, and encou- raged the young men assembled around him to stand fast to the integrity of the Union and the ment of the day, was “ Palsied be the toi Constitution ; and closed by a sentiment exhortin, them to the last extremity to sustain the honor an the liberties of the Nepublic. the following toast :— The Editors of New York.—May they Herald forth the principles which have been uttered this day. A palpable hit at your correspondent. Mr. c. B Wall oe allis Tose, and ei tga his thanks e sentiment. In of the New York press, of which he was for the compliment conferred in tl behalf (Great applause— Hail Columbia.) The President then announced journala ot our day. Even when smarting under the greatest privations, and when the war was atthe very hottest, we find the newspapers of that day of suffering and glory, recording the events of the war and the grossest acts of violence committed by a brutal British soldiery, with a manly dignity and heroic calmness which furnish the very strongest possible contrast to the degradation and black- guardism of the party press of this generation. Not only in decency and dignity has the political press of the present time degenerated {rom that of the brightest period in our history, but, als! in still more important virtues the latter appears to be wo- fully deficient. The pure patriotic feeling—the but an honorary representative, he could answer | earnest love of country—the sincere devotion to the for the Herald, an the great ci religious free al principles m, as expounded and defended by every press of influence, that slplew. of social, etvileand cause of liberty—the habitual reverence for the grand principles of freedom—for all this we look in our venerable friend of Arlington, were their prin-| vain in the columns of the party press of 1844. ciples. The le 1ey were the principles of every man as- sociated wit the press, who desired the onward advancement of the human mind, and human rights, whether at New York, Washington, or the world’s end. Mr. W. begged to submit the motto of that canonized father of the Catholic Church, St. Augustine— “In essentials, let there be nnity ; in nonessentials, let there be liberty ; and in oll things, gentlemen, let there be charity.” The toast was received with a round of the heartiest applause, In answer to the following, to wit— The Bar of Washington—Its members distinguished fer their native modesty, are no less distinguished for their merit and their love of country. Mr. Jamee Hoban took the floor. A man ready on all occasions, and upon any question to lead off inthe debate. After an allusion of flattering regard to this deponent, Mr. H. proceeded, ina stream of ae ul eloquence, to defend the a'riotian of the Catholics, and of the Jesuit Col- lege of Georgetown, as illustrated onall occasions The charities of the church—the history of its charities—he cited in refutation of the charges pre- ferred by itsenemies The only crime that could be laid against them, was the dissemination of education and the lights of knowledge, as the basis of liberty. Always eloquent, always accept- able, the epeech of Mr. H, en this day, was pe- cultarly adapted to the occasion. The President nextread— Geo Wa tersten—The friend of science and of letters His pen illustrates at once the seundness of his head and the goodness of his heart. Mr. Wattersten retorted that the surest evidence of his confidence in the Georgetown College, was that one of his children had lately been among the students, He believed this college to be, perhaps, the very best conducted literary institution in the country. Young men educated here, had become eminent in various par's of the Union, while others, among the refiae rcles of Europe, were dis tinguished for their scholastic acquirements. Mr. Wattersten proposed— The College of Genrgetown—As distinguished for its learning ax its professors ere for their whole hearted and liberal hespitality. (Music—The Rose of Allundale.) The President next, after dramiag a comparison between the tillers of the mind and the tillers of the soil, from which he proved,as by an example in algebra, the wondervul affinity between the two, submitted, from J. P. Walker: The American Farmer—John 8. Skinner. (Cheers.) Mr. Skinner responded, that though he was nei- ther a Tyler in the temple of knowledge, nor a skilful ploaghman of its ample fields, yet he did know something of horses, briedomeres Durham cattle, and blooded colts. He hit back the Presi- dent in the following non sequitur : The President of Georgetown College.—The good and skilfnl Ryder. who manages to get his young things along by coaxing rather than by driving. (Tremendous cheers he President conceded that his opponent was a Skinner. (CLanghter.) The toast he was sorry to say was a little out of fix. The bread was a little sour, and a little burnt on the top side; and he admitted that it would be little hard of diges- tion. But he knew that his only chance was to eat or be skinned. He announced— The Officers of the Navy—We saw this morning how ready they are to face every difficulty. Lieut Ward responded in defence of the service, and gave— The Jesuites and Jesuitism—Let them be judged accord- Ing to their works, oe eg ae i By Mr. Walker— Dr. Aiken—The distinguished chemist, and true Ameri- can His talents contribute to the literary reputation cf his country. How long will the really intelligent, virtuous and patriotic citizens of this mighty land, who adhere to the principles and would emulate the virtues of their revolutionary ancestry, support and suffer a vile party press, which is animated only by the de- moniac spirit ef partizanship, and which daily per- petrates the grossest libels on the country—its in- stitutions—its politics—its society and its morals? _ Tue anti-Texas Movement amona THE DE mocracy.—It is stated that Attorney General Bar- ker, who took the lead in the recent great anti- Texas movement amongst the democracy, is now at Howard’s Hotel, and it is surmised by many per- sons t! eneral movement and consultation will be held in this city in relation to the best mode of electing Mr. Polk, who is in favor of the annexa- tion of Texas, and electing a House of Represent- atives which willbe opposed to that measure. This astoundingly sagacious movement, patronised by General Barker, reminds us very much of the story related by Joe Miller respecting the exploit of the individual who attempted to bite his own nose off, and it will probably be as successful. The acquisition of Texas is inevitable, because, in fact, the acquisition of territory of any descrip- tion is the great instinct passion of nations. What- ever partizans may say, and speculators may swear, and politicians may dread, the annexation of Texas, sooner or later, to this country, is just as certain as the increase of the population, or the falling of the dew, or the rieing and setting of the sun. Every nation that has been celebrated for its genius, greatness and energy, has never refused to annex new territory to its paternal dominions. Nor will this nation refuse. Whether it be Eng- land or Ruseia, Rome or France, in looking at the history of the past, we see the same general prin- ciple of human nature exhibited. This instinct for the acquirement of increased territory has always prevailed with nations—it now prevails, and must continue to prevail. The opposition to the annexation of Texas by Mr. Clay, Mr. Van Buren, or any other man or set of men, will be aboutfas effective as the effort of a man who would attempt to stem the irresiati- ble tide of the Mississippi with a pitchfork. What- ever set of politicians oppose it will surely be over- whelmed. The great popular movement’is in favor of it, and it must be carried. The interest of the masses is human nature itself, and the opposition arises only from the politicians and financiers, who dread any extension of the diplomatic relations of the country which might interfere with their paltry speculations of the hour. But this opposition will be nought. Texas may not be annexed this year, nor the next, nor the next, but it must be one day annexed ; that is inevitable—and if Mr. Clay be elected and oppose it, he will be overwhelmed in less than four years. Mark that. Porrticat Cuanogs any SomerseTs.—The par- ty prints of both sides are very busy giving lists cf political changes and somersets, from one side to the other, of individuals who have changed their Professor Aiken answered to the call; but was | opinions from whig to democratic, and democratic not audible, trom the increasing good fellowship, and the consequent confusion of voices. By a Professor— The Orator of the day.—We must Lynch him to get him out. Lieut. W. F. Lynch came forth; and as prompt- ly as inthe morning acquitted'himself, and as hand- somely. He'gave the closing sentiment— The Children of St. Ignatius. Like wise huabandmen, boy have increased rather than diminished their dispen- sations of good fruits. May they reap arich and increas- ing harvest hereafter. (Cheers.) Mr. Lawrence, of the treasury department, (a entleman and a scholar, universally known as eau Lawrence, the Ladies Cicerone General at the President’s and other official levees and par- ties,) first called for the “Star Sees Banner” to be sung, and then proceeded to write out a toast, when Mr. C. W. Handy, of Washington, came forward and gave the following song :— DE NEW OLE DAN TUCKER. I come to town de‘udder night, I hear de noise, den saw de sight, De watchmen dey were ruuning roun, Crying, old Dan Tucker's come to town, Git ont ob de way! (1 Git out ob de way ! Git out ob de way, old Dan Tucker, You're too late to come to your supper. Tucker is a nice old man, He used to ride our Darby ram, He sent him whizzing down de hill, Ifhe hadn’t got up—he’d laid dar still. Git out ob de way, &o. Sheep an de hog walkin in de paster, Sheep sez, “ hog, can’t ye go a little faster 7” sh, honey ! hear de wolf howlia ! le lawd—ole bull dog growlin. Git out ob de way, &e. Jay-bird in de Martins nest, To sabe he soul he got n: Ole Tucker run in de fo: 4 Out come de young ones—nine or ten. Git out ob de way, &e Tucker en de wood pile—can’t count lebben, Put io a fedder bed—him gwine to hebben, His nose so flat, his face so full, De top ob his head like a beg ob wool. Hit out ob de way, &c. Tucker went round hickory steeple, Dar he met some colored people, Some was black, an some was blacker, Bome was de color ob brown tobackur. Git out ob de way, ke. High hold on de holler tree, He p ke his bill in for to see, De lizard cotch ‘em by de snout, He cail old Dan Tucker to puil ’im out. Git out ob de way, &e. Tucker he had cash a plenty, Dressed to death—his old trunk empty, To kiss de galls he thought was useless, *Cept he kissed wid @ sway-back oosencas. Git out ob de way, ke. Here's my rezor in good order, Mognum-boncm—jis hab bought’er, Sheep shell de oats, ole Tucker shell de corn, Vi shabe you ail when de water gits warm, Git out ob de way, ko. 1 went to meetin de udder day, To hear old Tucker preach and pray, Dey ail got drunk but me e, I make old Tucker—walk jaw bone, Git vat ob de way! (Banjo. Git out ob de way ! Git out ob de way you hardened sinner, Your too late to come to your dinuer. oe song was received with the most emphatic jause. ‘he Rey. Mr. Fenricr then sung in his admira. ble sy ie the “Star Spangled Banner,” and wa: joined in the chorus by the entire assemblage, anc the Band. After which the band struck up “Lucy Neal,” and with three cheers for the ladies 0} Grorgetown, the meeting adjourned to an uppe: room, where, after partaking of a cup of hot coflee, the company separated. ‘Three cheers for the Jesuits of Georgetown Vol They have shown to their enemies how they ertain their friends, irrespective of national, to whig. But we don’t see any thing interesting in giving these barren lists of mere names. The whole number of the recreants on both sides could be far outdone hy a single tenement onthe ‘Five Points” on the election day, either on one side or the other, and at an expenre, too, of only a few glasses of three cent grog. In both cases the in- fluence on the general result would be about the same. Of all the changes that are worthy of note, we have seen only two. The first is only a half and half change, and that is in the case of the amiable poet, Bryant, who has cleared out from one half of the democratic creed, and goes for one half of the democratic victory—that is, he goes for Polk, with all his sins on his back in relation to the annexa- tion of Texas, but decidedly against a House of Representatives in favor of that project. This is half a change. The only real change is seen in a different quarter, and 18 a pirouette that goes en tirely round—that is in the case of the Chevalier Wikoff. He is now powerfully out in favor of Mr. Clay, having all at once, in consequence of some extraordinary influence of the starry spheres, or some other supernatural agency, discovered that the Kentucky statesman is really an able, wonder- ful, and never-to-be-sufficiently exalted man. This is indeed an important change. It will be at once perceived that this change has brought a vast acces- sion to the lists of Mr. Clay, in the shape of the waiters at Long’s Hotel, and the ballet-girls at Niblo’s, and all the penny theatres from New York to New Orleans. Tue Lovisiana Exection—tue Boot on THE oTHer Lrec.—According to the most recent and reliable accounts, there is an aggregate democratic majority in the recent election in Louisana of about six hundred votes. So says the Journal of Commerce—which generally shows up these mat- ters pretty accurately. This certainly puts quite a new face on this matter, and when contrasted with the state of affaire in 1840 shows conclusively that the democrats are not in such a bad condition as we had been led to imagine. The chances of Clay and Polk may now be set down as more equal. However, we shall examine the matter still further. Sunpay Excursions.—The pretty little steam- boats which ply to Staten Island, are crowded every Sunday with respectable citizens and their families, who are desirous to breathe the pure and refreshing air, and worship in the great temple of nawuwe. Clifton House, and the Telegraph Station in its neighborhood, are places of great resort. Nowlan’s, on Prospect Hill, near Yorkville, isa very fashionable resort on this island. Coney Island has a great many visiters, and so has the pretty vil- lage of Flushing, and other charming resorts on Long Island. Then we have Hoboken, and other spots near home. No lack, certainly, of delighttul excursions in this warm month. Tur Princeton Encampment.—A splendid con- centration of the military takes place at Princeton, N. J., next Thursday. General Scott will be there and it will be one of the most magnificent affairs of the kind ever seen in this country. More Miuitany Visrrs.—The Lancaster Fenci- iitical, or religious distinctions. Hip-nip— Hua bles, of Lancaster, Pa., will visit New York, on the ‘third week in, August. is, Cuav's Ortnion ov O'Conm ind the Boston Democtat af extract ftom a speck de» livered by Mr. Clay in the House of Representa- tives, in which he expresses his opinion of U’Con- nell. We recollect this speech perfectly, and that it made a great{noise at the time. Here is the ex- tract:— Ae (orConsiall) ‘would exclude us (slave Leger) uropean —he who himself can only o! contraband ndeaiosich, and is received with scornful re pugnance into it! If he be not more desirous of our soci- ety than we are of his, he may rest assured that a state of eternal non-intercourse will exist between us: Yes, sir, | think the American minister would best have pursued the Douber elie Erkisk: foes of Comacestathr mulig: nant plunderer of his own country, and the libeller of foreign and kindred people ” This opinion of Mr. Clay was pronounced when O'Connell first came out denouncing all the south- ern and south-west portions of this country, where slavery happened to exist. It was in the year 1838, if we recollect the date distinctly, when the con- troversy arose between O’Connell and Mr. Ste- venson, then our Minister at the Court of St. James. O'Connell then denounced Mr. Stevenson, and all Americans, as slave breeders, villains, and what not. Immediately after these violent invectives were made known in this country, Mr. Clay pronounced the very just opinion on O’Connell twhich we, have just given. Mr O’Connell has received “ rent” enough from the poor Trish people of his own country, and has given very little in return; for they are just in the same condition as they were at the beginning of the century when the agitation commenced.— Treland is sill under the hoof of the oppressor. Her wretched people are still in the same condition of abject poverty and degradation, while he, the hire- ling, hypocritical patriot, has been living in princely magnificence, and even in Richmond Penitentiary keeps up that style of almost vic+-regal splendor and luxury which the misdirected feelings of his poor countrymen have furnished him the means to sustain for so many years past. Mr. Clay is per- fectly right in the rebuke which he administered to O'Connell for} his virulence against the United States. —_— Boston Guxe CLus—Wuie Mzetine at tHe Na™ ional Hatt.—Therefwas a goodly muster of the whig party, old and young, at the National Hall, Canal street, last evening, for the purpose of hear- jng the Boston Glee Club. Shortly after 8 o’clock, R. C. Hance was called to the chair, and after a few observations, introduced the gentlemen of the Boston Glee Club to the meeting. These parties then favered the meeting with the glee, ‘ Hail to the Chieftain,” which was received with most tre- mendousapplause. This was succeeded by “ Here’s to thee, Harry Clay,” followed by the catch, ‘* Old Harry Clay.” {t was then announced that Dr. Bacon was in the room, who had just returned from a tour through the western part of this State, for electioneering purposes, and no doubt would favor the company with a brief sketch of the prospects of the party in those parts, At the request of the chairman, that gentleman came forward, and sai that he was not prepared to make a speech on the subject just then, but would tell them, that from all he had heard and seen throughout his journey, their prospect was highly encouraging—much more so than ever it was in 1840; and that at the present time they were fall three months ahead in prospect of what they were at the same time in that year. The speaker then went on to show how many meetings had been held in scheol rooms and churches, and how many mass meetings, where thousands attended, and among them ma- wy ladies—who patiently listened for upwards of six hours time to matter-of-fact, dry, detail speeches, in favor of Henry Clay and Whig principles, and even then was loath to sepa- rate. He observed thatthe whig tariff of 1842 had settled the business for the loco focos ; the farmers in particular were now in favor of it—men that could only be brought to their senses through their ockets With respect to this said tariff, the loce focos in no three districts told the same tale—in one they claimed it as the old democratic measure of 1828; in another, they termed it the bloody:whig tariff; and in a third, that it had nothing whatever to do with the questions at present at issue. It was something like an anecdote of a yeung lawyer, that he once heard, who had to defend a client against the charge of steal- ing a kettle, who, in defence, sad that he could prove that when his client borrowed the ket- tle it was cracked—that, secondly, when he return- ed it it was whole—and lastly, that his client never had thekettle at all. (Great laughter and cheer- ing.) He said, that notwithstanding the flattering prospect that was before them, much remained to be done, and they must not relax their exertions— every one should not only put his shoulder to the wheel, but keep it there until the great and good work wasaccomplished. The gentleman then il- lustrated his arguments with one or two other anecdotes similar to the former, which were as well received, and he sat down amid considerable cheering. The members offthe Boston Glee Club then favored them with— “Over Ashland’s lawns the skies are bright,” Succeeded by the best and sweetest glee of the evening, having no political tendency— “Mariners love o’er the waters to roam.” and asa finale i i ee Hu: urra, the country is ris: For Henry Clay and Trelinghuyeos” sed Dr. Bacon then moved a vote of thanks to the gentlemen of the Glee Club for their services, which was carried amid considerable applause. The Chairman then announced that the members of the Boston Clay Glee Club, assisted by Miss Sarah Knight, of Boston, would give a concert at the Apollo Saloon, on Wednei lay evening next, and hoped all would be present with their friends. The meeting then broke up. Sur’s Nove, THe Wanperine Jew.—Asthe pub- lic have been already informed, this great work was purchased in advance of its appearance in Paris, by J. Winchester, at anexpense of $10,000. The first number has been issued, and the demand for the work, even in this early stage, we are informed, surpasses his most sanguine expectations. The se- cond number is now in type, and as it embraces a highly interesting portion of the work, it may be reasonably expected to bring a large accession ef patronage. The demand for Eugene Sue’s works, both in French and English, is steadily increasing. The author of the “ Myst of Paris,” since the ap- pearance of that work, has been hardly less es- teemed here than in France, where itis well known he stands second to none in the estimation of the public asa writer of fiction. The great demand here forthe workin both languages, has induced Winchester to issue a French edition, which laud- able step has, it seems, encountered the hostility of a competitor, who, by his indiscreet and unfair re- marks about Winchester’s edition, has left himsel! open to censure. Mons. Gaillardet, editor of the “Courrier des! Etat-Unis,” who wishes, it would seem, to reonopolize the publication of the French edition, insinuates that that of his rival must be inferior to his own because the latter is executed by Frenchmen, acquainted with the lan- guage in which the work appears, whilst the former is not, and, as a consequence, subject to errors and imperfections in the execution. What- ever truth may be in the principle, it istnot neces- sary to enquire or to dwell upon it here, ae, ac- cording to Winchester, the statement is not true, the exact contrary being the fact. One thing we can say, that we had the pleasure of perusing hir French edition of ‘Les Mysteres de Paris,” and it was exceedingly accurate—even more than usually free from the little eet errors that are often observable in works executed with the greatest care. “ What Mons. Gaillardet means when he tells the public that he will produce the work cheaper than Winchester, at the same time announcing that the price is to be $34, is hard to understand—the price of Winchester’s being only two, making a differ- ence of one and a quarter dollar, or 62) per cent in taver of the latter. Further remarks on this to- pic are not called for. Facts and figures are deci- dedly in favor of the enterprising Winchester, and what isstill better, the reading public is with him, and so they should, for he has done them—he har done the State good service in putting within the reach of all, the emanations from the first minds of Burope,aad superseded the voluminous trash which for too long 4 period has been teeming from the press, and which, though evanescent and puerile, were long enough lived to do mischief. ‘e anti- cipate,'then, a success for this work. The Wan- dering Jew"—that wiil mark an era in the literary annals of this country, as its appearance has done in France ; and there ig no use in attempting tc rival Winchester by unfair means, and it is highly probable that as he has the start, and public opi- hion with him, the chances of Any to. compete fairly with him would fprove @ discomfiture, an end_in' disappointment asm . " of sland Motiwead Yesterday morning being the time appointed for this event, the trains were in readiness at6 o'clock precisely, the hour fixed upon. The President and Directors were on the spot with all the punctuality of men who have ably conducted this enterprize to its present state of completion, and were soon joined by numerous reinforcements of their friends and those of the concern. New York contributed largely ; no doubt every street in thia city sent its quota ; but Wall street, especially, was most strongly represented. Whether stocks were pro tem. affected by the turn-out—whether they arose or declined, no matter; certain it is, the parties mentioned did not decline this pleasant trip, know- ing that, for one day at least, there was as much attraction to be had by means of the pressure of steam, as the pressure of the money market. The expedition set off in three divisions, in suc- cession, at intervals of about 10 minutes. The first comprised the engine, two carriages and their con- tents, which amounted to fifty individuals in each, all bent upon seeing as much as was to be seen, and enjoying themselves to as great an extent as time and circumstances would permit. The other two trains had four carriages each, but were not quite full, although not wanting much of it. It will be seen, then, that the population of Green- port, the destination of the expedition, received a weighty reinforcement by the first arrival of the cars. The diy was most favorable for the trip, and every one seemed toenjoy it. All expressed them: selves in terms of decided approval of the mode in which this extensive and promising work hasbeen completed; and the directors, it appears, concede the due meed of praise to the chief engineer, and all concerned, for co-operating so well with them. thing, indeed,can be more favorable as a site for a rail road than the one under consideration, and it must be allowed that if it has been well turned out, there were not any of those natural obstacles which frequently occur in such undertakings, in the form of excavations, banking, levelling, bridges,c. From Brooklyn to the other extremity, with the exception of one or two slight curves, it is straight asa lance, and the same may be said relative to bridges. A sense of security is imparted by know- ing the solidity of the work, which will be a com- fort to travellers, and also permit a higher degree of speed to be obtained than would be in the con- trary case. The distance from Brooklyn to Greenport is ninety-four miles. To Hempstead plains about thirty miles, the country presented a very beautiful appearance ; the soil is good and crops abundant ; Indian corn abounds, and seems to luxuriate in this locality. Harvest occupation engaged the farmer: in the fields asthe train passed along, lending ahigh charm to the general aspect of the rural scene. After some thirty miles are travelled, the soil alters in some degree—becomes more light and sandy, and more fit for pasture than arable land 'd | Immense herds of cattle were seen spread over the extended pluin approaching the central district of the island, whilst still further on shrubs supplant grasses—amonget the rest the whortleberry 1s strewed over thousands of acres. On arriving at River Head, the fir tree remains in almost undispu- ted possesuion of the terra firma—we were going to say lord of the soil—but that neither their size nor figure give them a claim to such a title ; they are in fact very small affairs in the shape of forest timber. In approaching Greenport on the eastern shore, the country again assumes a more inviting appear- ance It appears that on Long Island the general tule is reversed, for whilst in most cases the centre of islands is the richest soil and most productive, there, the coast has the advantage. The first train performed the journey in thee hours and a half, which for the first trial is good travelling ; the following trains took a little more time. It may here be observed, however, that this ratio is no test of the speed that will be ar- rived at on the Long Island Railroad before twelve months Gentlemen well capable of judging, say that they will, on that line, be able ‘to obtain a rate ahead of any yet realized on this continent— principally owing to the natural advantages of its site and construction. An attentive examination he show there is no exaggeration ane this, and that in point of ed ani fe id Beittrae wile nanue tee ans teen Greenport is of recent origin, yet is of no trifling importance now, and. will soon very probably cut a respectable figure, for which it will stand a good deal indebted to its new ally—the railroad. The port is an excellent one and will yet contain its East and West Indiamen, and a fateh trade, which will be no doubt a good deal promoted by a freedom from the heavy expenses of larger places—this city for instance. A good deal of whaling business is carried on by its people now, and we are informed that no less than ten vessels are owned by them. On approaching the terminus, an occasional glimpse through the forest foliage betrayed now and again a sweet and varied land. scape. There, through a little vista, you glanced at the bios Pere Ta Si, whose sites cape variegate ly by forest scenery— pbk of white sand, which vents lively ont pleasing effect. On one hand you espied the cot of the new settler; on the other the well tilled fields—the fruitful orchards of the older resident ; whilet all round pleasant faces peered through the bushes, over the fences and under their bonnets, to see the first appearance of the train in that quar- ter. By their looks and gestures they gave the whole cortege, engine and all,a warm welcome, and,here and there a white flag was displayed, in token of capitulation we presume, and that for one day at least, they left to the steaming strangers, and New York merchants the right to dictate terms and rule their market. On alighting from the cars it was observed that a great multitude of the dwellers of the region round about Greenport, and all the coasts thereof had assembled. To capture the town would have been light work ; for verily all the inmates of the houses thereof were found in the vicinity of the mam- moth superstructure that stood erected to receive the visitants. It was pleasing to behold it at a dis- tance ; but who can figure the gratification afford- ed by anearer reconnoitre. None but one whose appetite had been whetted by a ninety miles jaunt, ater an early deyewner, can guess at the beatitude which was realized on beholding the culinary pre- parations in process of completion. It was plain that cook and commissary had done his duty, and it required no great perception to discover that every other individual concerned were bent on do- ing their’s. It was not wonderful, and by no means a sign that the Greenport folks were green, if they indulged in a little contemplation of the magnitude of the ai ements. Plates were laid for four hundred and fifty, and as far as we could observe, there was little room to spare, so numerous were the invitations of the hospitable president and di- rectors of the Long Ialand Railroad. Mayor Sprague, of Brooklyn, acted as and after the good things were discusse coming assiduity for a considerable time, and cer- tain ablutions of sparkling champaiga had clarified the vocal organs—in§ a word, fas soon as the excellent president perceived that men had waxed social, friendly and communicative, he proposed a draught to the health of The President of the Long Island Railroad, George B. Fisk. (Spirited cheering followed the proposal.) Mr. Fisx replied.—He warmly thanked them for their complimentary mention of his name, and felt honored by being then named in the "sia of such an assembly of the wealth, intelligence and enterprise of New York. Hecould not, however, appropria’e the credit they gave himof zeal for the enterprise. The Mayor and Council of Brook- lyn were deserving of their gratitude, fer the man- ner in which they fostered and encouraged it, and sustainedjit against the repeated and vigorous as- saults of its enemies. But a few months ago an application was made for leave to construct a tun- nel across one of their streets, which was vigor- ously opposed by arguments of able counsel; but notwithstauding all these hostile attacks the Corpo. tation of Brooklyn did their duty and sanctioned the measure. To them he tendered his warm thanks, in addition to the satisfaction they must feel in the consciousness that they had contributed to a work that would be a benefit to the nation and theirfellow man. He meant to goa little further He could not make a good speech, but felt bound to acknowledge his gratitude to gentlemen, some of whom were present, for their able counsel to him throughout. Tethe talent and experience of those New York gentlemen he was greatly indebt- ed. He begged leave to name Edwin Post, of New York—(cheers,) James R. Brooke, (cheers,) John A. King, (cheers,) Elihu Townsend, (cheers) Henry Ruggles, (cheers,) Wm.G. Thompson, and + host of others, (loud cheering.) One and all he thanked them with the deepest feelings. Tou the directors, too, he confessed his obligations. Ano- ther name he could not but mention, that of thei: Chief Engineer, (loud sy ov gl He was: much indebted to him. -y had come over his road to-day—if it was found right he gained great cre- hl ty of the odium, .) He John A. King the other gen! vice and direction they were so much Cheers.) Joun A. Kina was loudly called upon, and said: It was a matter of great gratification for him tobe present on that occasiom, the completion of that great work, that had successfully overcome all the trials and casualties that such things are subject to. There were powerful influences at work to op- | the lad retreated pose it, but it had trumphed, and they all knew who, in its dark days—in adverse circumstances— stood its friend, {ta advantages were incalculable. It was the avenue of communication between the two grea commercial cities, Boston and New York; it brought the North and South nearer together; it made them a ter, because a more united peo- ple. (Cheers.) It shortened Long Island, for in three hours they ceuld traverse its greatest le Their’s was thefonly f great ngth. country in the world where men were "free to direct their minds, and all the attributes they possess, as it pleased them. It was wise to look to their own concerns—to mind them- selves—recollecting that whatever contributed to develope the resources of this country, benefited them. Beare.) In 1826, the first railroad was established in the United States, and that for purpose of carrying stones frem Quiney, to lay the foundation of that great monument on Bunker Hill which commemorates a victory, that would live in story, fepplauee,) and that was the noblest monu- ment in this or any other country. (Cheers.) In that victory was laid the foundation of all of great and glorious they had. Mr. King went on and re- viewed the progress of railroads, paid a high compliment to the President and "bifectors, and gave— Railroads and Steam-En; j—the promethean discove- ries of modern days. Ma: communication feiss ain] the connection aud influence of Boston and Ni fork. (Loud cheering.) Several other toasts followed. Amongst the rest, The Mayor andj Corporation of the city of New York. The Mayor cnc Corporsticn of the city of Brooklyn.— The President and Directors of the Long Island Railroad. Boston and New York. No Repudiation. No mob rule, and several others. Alderman Hasbrouck, Mee Sprague and S. R. Brooks severally returned thanks, but our_space does not allow of doing justice to them. Suflice it to ied that they drew forth bursts of applause und hearty laughter, and promoted such a taste for elo quence that nothing else was thought of until the conclusion of the seene. So high did the mania for speaking go, that there were actually three up and addressing his own section of the guestsat once. There was no possibility of taking a note of it. All was good humour and merriment, repartee and rejoinder. prose conspicuous amongst his com- petitors was N. T. Rhodes, Eeq.,§whose addrese was one continued vein of humour. It was a caw tion to hear the laughter and clapping, and to see the rushing to catch what he said. e regret that we were not among the most fortunate, and whilst ruminating on the disappointment and the multita- rious evidences that were ited on the dinner table, the (train arrived—the guests got up, took their seats—resigned themselves to centemplation, leaving the care of their transit to the Long Island Railroad. It did its duty. May it ever doso! it, reader. New Mopg or Carcuine tue Poxiricians.— Narine, & Co., No. 11 Wall st., have brought out quite a novelty in the form of Clay é& Frelinghuy- sen letter paper. The article is of a beautiful quali- ty, and adorned with a vignette engraving of those two personages. The likenesses are faithful ones. On the visage of ‘‘ Harry of the West,” plays an eastern smile, as “bright as the beams of the morn- ing sky,” from which, we presume, that whilst sit- ting for the artist, he must have been pondering on the result of the Louisiana election, or indulging in a day dream about another coming one. The aspect of Frelinghuysen, wears an air of pious ab- straction, mingled with a dash of the old tough, dogmatical Presbyterian, worthy of John Knox himself. Probably he was engaged in some act of pious meditation, when sitting for his picture—per- | ay, haps praying,like David of old, for aid to overcome his enemies. The design, however, is a beautiful one, and will be patronized extensively. A Clay handkerchief has also been introduced by Davis & Rhines, No, 41 Exchange Place. The centre piece, a good representation of Mr. Clay, and we hear have already attracted good patronage. Some out and out loco-focosaid he would buy one, if itwere but to have the pleasure of blowing his nose on Clay; but this, of course, will have no weight with the refined. Theatricals, dic. Signor and Signora Cassella are now sojourning at Saratoga, and were announced togive a concert at the United States Hotel last evening. Mr. H. P Peet, of the New York Institution, is giving lectures on the instruction of the deaf and dumb, at the same place. Mr. Sutton, the necromancer, still remains there. Hunt, the comedian, took a benefit at the Bos- ton Museum on Friday evening last. Mr. Macready took a benefit at Montreal on the 2istinst., in the character of Macbeth. A lady of remarkable lucid powers is announced Bee clairvoyant examinations of diseases at joston. It is stated that another theatre 1s about to be erected in Boston, and is to be ready for the winter campaign. A new comedy, entitled ‘The Mysteries of Boston,” was produced at the Dramatic Saloon, in bag 8 Report speaks highly of it. Miss Sedgwick is at the Springs. George Barrett is performing at the Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia. . On Thursday evening last Signors D. & G. Valen- tini, assisted by Miss Keane, gave u drawing-room concert in Schenectady, which was numerously and fashionably attended, and so pleased were the audience that they requested another entertain- ment, which was to take place last evening. Winchell, the delineator of Scotch, Irish, Dutch, French, Yankee, and other characters, has written anew piece, of three characters—all Yankee—full of Yankee originalities, and will play itself. Seve- ral managers are on treaty for it. Crown’s Wit.—A celebrated clown once pro- duced on the sage a@ rusty old sword. “This,” said he, “‘is the sword with which Baleam smote his ass.” One of the audience replied, “‘I though’ he had no sword, but only wished for one.” “Yow’re right,” rejoined the clown, “and this is the very sword he wished for.” Common Pleas, Jury 27.—This Court met to-day, but no argument cases being ready, it adjourned over sine die, U. 8. Circult Court. ‘Will open on Monday. The Beauties of Party. James Gorpon Bennatt, Esq.— I was much pleased with yourremarks, yesterday, on the subject of the gross manner in which candi- dates for office are assailed. You justly observe that in a republic, such a course issuicidal. [twill lead directly and inevitably to this result—that no great man will allow his name, on any considera- tion whatever, to go before the people as a candi- date; thus leaving political ground a frighttul are: for the contentions of the worst men. It remi me of the scenes exhibited by Nero and Caliguls in the arena of the Coliseum at Rome. where gladi- ators and wild beasts reddened its sands with blood Thave known Henry Clay for upwards of thirty years, and although J have occasionally differed with him on some politi uestions, yet it is due to him to declare that, considering the long pilgrim- age which he has performed in the deep valley of politics—more dangerous than that of Bunyan’s pilgrimage—to human virtue—Henry Clay has ar much as any man I ever knew, preserved to this day his natural goodness of heart and his ingenu- ousness. This is owing, I think, to its great original force in his character—supported by a very powerful constitution both of mind and body. 1am your obd’t. evt., H. M. New-York, July 27, 1844. Sganct FoRTHR Bopy or Mr. Wait.—Sus Ma- ning Anmor.—The friends of Mr. Wait, who dis- appeared some weeks since mysteriously fn this city, spent some days lest week in searching the Cuyahoga river under the direction of the woman who pretends to see all things by peeping into’ peony one of the mor in exemining morning in all seriousness, that he had no doubt he had got within S0or 40 feet of the body. The woman who exerciees the extreordinary and far seeing gift, resides some 20 miles from Cleverand and we are assurcd by one of the “believers,” that by looking into the stone in the hat, she saw distinctly, and described minutely, the move- ments of Wait’s friends in and about the river while the search was going on. This revealer offterrible secrets leclines to come to the city and designate the precise spot inthe river where the barrel is lying, for fear her own sife will be taken! The search is to be resumed on Mon- fay of next week.— Cleveland Herald July 22, Miuitany.—The New England Guards, Captain Charles Gordon, Noite ge by the brass band, the at half past ten, for Providence, city this morni: time, ‘& cap, ranks, fifty-three guns, and nine wore, for the fi which with their ful any thr staff officers, present ave an me appesranse.— Boston Tventeript, July 26, 7 . thatof his country. (Cheers ) | ftng at | dom Try | fo 5 mortally instrument, the blows on his n, wi uebs, having been inflicted by an Irishman named he pie shied separate epertments in the same 16 jes occu! {ment jo. 49 Bank street ; and a dispute them as to ownership of a piece of wood was sawing up in the and count ofthe death of the lad and thet Ariatréog will ba e of the fully committed for Murder. % Police Record—Jory 27—Joz, Guiicx tHe Miuitia Fine Coector.—This unenvi individual again maar ing fo sa atoys inst af sheomeker, No. Y, pray: rw al No. 38 Poss atroet, for ejecting him trom his premises whilo he wasattempting te collect a militia fine, on the Sdj as well as on the Lith inst. Also James (Keman and his wife, of No. 216 Centre » who thrust him frou their pene while he was inthe same pursuit of ion and levy. The nt Gulick seys that the Renee meanitna poten Wie cumioe him to retreat and give up the \ Justice Haskell was opposed to ig the warrants, but Justiee Drinker, who was the presiding morning ma- Gistrate, differed from him in ion, and oi the same to be made out. One of mene peries ap- peared, was allowed to depart again, and desired to attend on Monday. Cuanae or Empsesiement.—Mr. Isaac H. Smith, ef No. 205 Front street, @ charge against his clerk, William W. Si » for embezzlement. Ne states the clerk has Seprone) tohis own use numerous sums of moni ted by him, amengst which is the sum of $6 66 100, received from Mrs. Elizabeth Wasser, of No. 1 Orchard street, the amount of a month’s rent. Tux Common Cooncit.--Both Boards of Aldermen meet to-morrow evening, when the subject of the removal of the Alms House, ine oe Farms, and the Bellevue Hospital, to Randall’s 4, will be sain brought up for discussion, only three resolutions having been Tassos up- on Thurada: , when the Board adjourned, and the ordin- ance being Tacomplete in ite passage. In the Board of Assistants—general business of the day, without any re- ference to any important measure. Superior Court. Jury 27.—This Court fan gore formally keg f when no business being tran: |, the Court was adjourned over sine die. In Chambers. Before Chief Justices Jones and Oakley. Case or tHE Mexican Commopons or tae “ Gavpa- Lours.”—William Bostwichivs. Jose M. .—The de- cision in this case has been postponed to Thursday next. This is an application to reduce the bail of the defendant, who has been on 8 warrant, for forcibly detain- ingon board the rte ge “now lying inthe dock ic A clothes the complainant, and re- fusing to pay him his wages. The case has been fully noticed in yesterday’s Herald, The application is made to reduce the bail. Edward Ford vs. Estevan Begovick.—This also was a motion to reduce the bail of the defendant, who has been arrested on a c! of assault and , brought ee a ee ere of ee Lp steamer \tezuma. 18 COM| int came is as @ passen , agree ing to work his passage, Ah gs to the Testrletions and regulations on the steamer ; when, having trans- ry to orders, the Lieutenant ordered him to tied up and to suffer punishment for transgressing the orders on board. Mr. Nasx appeared for the complainant, and contended that, inasmuch ashe had come as @ passenger, and not being duly enlisted, the complainant could not be held Hable as a seamen on borrd. Mr. Wurrino replied, and contended thet the complain- ant one: ing entered into the steamer 07 the under- standing that he was to work his he was to be tooked upon in the same light, whilst on boerd, as if he had enlisted in the service during the time the vessel was on voyage from port to port ; and, therefore, that the local authorities had no civil jurisdiction in such a case, w! was subject to the laws of Mexico. Their Honors will give their decision in both cases on ursday. Tue Examination oy Rav. Joy H. Farrcnitp, FoR THE Sgpuction or Miss Ruopa Davipson.— Exeter, July 25, 1844.—The Ecclesiastical Coun- cil was convened yesterday at the First Congres- sional Church in this town, for the purpose of exa- mining into the alleged chi of immorality against Mr. Fairchild, and to dissolve his pastoral relations with the Church. At 10 o’clock on Wednesday one of the letters missive which had been sent by J. H. Fairchild, the Pastor of the First Church of Exeter, si ned by the committee of the church, was read by Rev. Jonathan French ef North Hampton, who called the Council to order. B The object of the meeting was to dissolve Mr. F.’s pastoral relations, and to examine certain do- cuments and evidence which might be presented by a committee of the Suffolk South Association, ap ieetiag a moral character, and to act and de- cide thereon. a _ The Ministers of fifteen other different Churches invited were present, and two or three delegates, besides a large number of the congregation com- posing Mr. Fairchild’s church. Rev. Mr. Dana of Newburyport, was elected the moderator and Rev. Mr. Demmick of Newbnry- poe and Rev. Mr. Clark of Portsmouth, chosen cribes. The Council on motion of Mr. Fairchild, permit- ted Rev.Mr. Phelps of Groton, to assist him in this examination. The committee composing the Suffolk South As- sociation, and Rev. Mr. Riddell, chairman, Rev. Edward Beecher, D. D, and Rev. N. Adams. Mr. Fuirchild was present at the opening of the Coun- cil, attended by his wife, and he wished that his letter requesting a dismission be acted upon. He made a brief statement, stating the grounds of his wish, thatthe sd immorality took place before his connexion with the church here, at another place, and he didn’t wish to have this church in- volved in the least in the difficulty. A motion was made that the papers and docu- ments of the Suffolk South Association be receiv- ed. Before this was done, however, a pretty gene- ral and animated discussion arose upon the propri- ety of having the investigation carried on with closed doors. Several members advocated this course, on the ground that the facts expected to come out were. Catal as gross and improper, and might exercise a very bad tendency upon the ublic mind, and one member of the Council, the Rev. Mr. Bur ess, 0) d it for the same reason and for the additional one that the facts might, if publicly made known, at in the penny papers,and such papers he considered to have a bad tenden- cy, ane excepuingly, corrupting to the communi- ty. After some discussien the proposition to sit with closed doors, which it was evident was in direct opposition to the feelings of the Council generally, the motion to sit with closed doors was almost unanimously negatived. Inthe course of the above discnssion mention was frequently made about the various rumors which were in cir- culation about this case, such as the report than an indictment for adultery had been tound against Mr. Fairchild, and that the Governor of New og shire, although he had beén required to give up Mr. Fairchild, had refused to comply with the requisi- uon. It was said that the District Attorney of Mase. had been seen abouta leaal action, now said to be under investigation, and he had, by request, con- sented to deter proceeding till this Council had finished their business, rather then Mr. Fairchild should appear in the light of a convict before th Council. The whole forenoon was devoted in ar- ranging preliminary matters and receiving. the statement of the Committee of the Suffolk South Association. The associated stated that they did did not proj to introduce any documentary evidence, but to examine witnesses whom they had summoned here for that purpose, that they might be crossexamined by the other side. The charge against Mr. Fairchild was that he seduced Miss Rhoda Davidson, in the summer of 1840, while she was a domemic in his family, and that from that timetiil 1842, he had been in criminal intercourse with her, and that she had been delivered of an illegitimate child, of which he was the father, ae she affirms. Some discussionfarose as to the legality of Administering oaths to witnesses, and an appeal was made toa member of the bar, in court, who said that oaths so administered were no offence against a law, though they were not binding. 3 Ingthe afternoon, at two o’clock,the first witness, Rhoda Davidson, was called—she is quite a hand. some and very intelligent girl, now 22 years of ye. Talis wason the stand from two o’clock till half- past seven, when the council adjourned. She took : | the stand again at half-past seven A. M , and finish- ed her testimony at twenty minutes before one o'clock. Her exami m was of the severest character, both in chief and in the cross examina- tion, but still there was not the least equivocation io anything she raid, and bet little contradiction. To-day her sister, Mrs. astry, and the Rev. Mr. Shaler of Brookline, have been examined, and the celebrated letter acknowledged, while I am wri- ting, by Mr. Fairchild to be his, was sent to the council by the Rev. Mr. Riddell, and this closes the evidence from the committee. I have taken very full notes of the testimony. The church has been mye tull all day, and the utmost excitement prevails here, A motion was made that the reporter be request- ed to abstain from publishing his report till the council have finished. You will not receive my report till som @ te-morrow, Friday.—Boston fail, July 26.