The New York Herald Newspaper, August 8, 1844, Page 2

NEW YOR KetHERALD. $$ — 4 New York, Thursday, August 5, Lota. and diffrence of opinion prevails inthe eg Hd ————— SS =a | the d i it moment. e The ~ a Wty of ¢ democratic party at the presen! New York. Amongst the other curiosities of the day which it is the custom to deposite in the earth on laying the corner stone of a public building, is a big bottle stuffed jull of the morning papers of the date of that highly intelligent aud interesting ceremony. lustead of perpetrating such a solemn quiz on the oblivion to which most of these prints are neces sarily subjected, by the deliberate mockery of burial, we have this moining compassionately taken the “leading,” “influentia’,” and “reapect- able” duily journals ot the city of New York, »nd removing the advertisements and other indigestible portions, as a cook does the peboles from a gouse’s gizzard, we serve them up on our first page & stand ing dish “for gods aud men,” till the end of the present century at least if the old age of the world be dragged out so long. We have done this trom motives of pure philosophy, and kindness, too, bearing in our mind the advice of good old Isaac Walton about impaling a live frog—*Treat him tenderly xs a brother.” Werhave only to adda litle pepper and salt and our task will be complete. Well, then, reader, you have before you on the first poge of this day’s Herald, @ tull, perfect an authentic exhibition of the talent—industry—ge- nius—refiaement—raciness—livelinees—spirit-—ef- ficiency—and value of the party press of the great city of New York. We have occasionally alluded to the character and influence of the political jour- nals of this city, and when we have spoken of them in terms which we considered jusily applicable, we have been accused of misrepresentation and tlander, On this oceasion there is uot the shadow of aa excuse for such an assertion. Each of theae pewspapers is permitted to speak for itself—all the miatertal portion of its contents is accurately copied —and our readers and the world are enabled to take these prints precisely at their own valuativa. Here they are in puris naturalibus, as large as life, im all their own nate and original pewuty, strength and vigor. Aud as they are on one day, so they are every day of the year. The same arnount of talent, force and power, is exhibited in their culumas every mo ning, from the first o: January till the thirty-first of December. We have then tair, just, and accurste data before us, to en- able us to enter into a calm, philosophic, and can- ‘tus Trovsies in tue Democnaric Camr.—A do not recollect any former period when so many elements of disorganization and disturbance exist- ed in that party, particularly in this region of the country. Let us glance at a few of the most prominent of these sources of trouble and disquiet, aud the probable consequences which they may produce*unless they be removed or counteracted. Jo the first place, it is very evident to al. disin- terested and calm observers that there has not yet been avything like an approach to cordiality and enthusiasm in the support of Mr. Poik’s nomina- tion by the oldfollowers of Mr. Van Buren. The defeat of that gentleman at the Baltimore Conveu tion was a sore blow to his numezous friends in this region, including all the respectable “old bunkers,” dazzayoni, and camp-followers. 1n fact, it apphed an admirably eff-ctive test to the sinceri- ty of the tremendous pretensions of attachment to pure democratic principles which the adherents of Mr. Van Buren have always been accustom- ed to make. They always got very red in the face, and protested with most virtuously io- dignant energy that they cared nota fig for Mr. Van Buren independent of the glorious principles q | Which he represented. Of course we have not been at all astonished at the result of the application of the test just alluded to.. We have about as much faith in the professions of attachment to the great principles of democratic liberty, when. made by a fellow who is snuffing up the fames of the political flesh pot, as we have in the honor and rectitude of an accomplished director of one of your fashionable financial institutions in Park Row or Wall street. The cold, discontented, peevi-h, and rebellious, manver in which the nomination of Mr. Polk was received by the wire-pullers here, eviticed clearly enough the value of their professions of disinterest- ed attachment to principle. The novus homo did not hold in his hands tor them the reeking spoils with which Mr. Van Buren feasted their eyes and olfactories. Hence the indiflerence—the want ot enthusiasm—the badly concealed neutrality—in some cases the open opposition manifested to the cause of Mr Polk. This then, presents one very important scurce of disturbance, danger and defeat, in the Democratic party. The anti-Texas movement, so cunningly, and adroitly, and quietly originated and managed by the did examination of their merits. Let us then look | 2vening Post clique of this city, is another quite at their value and efficiency in two reepects—first, as vebicles of intelligence; and secondly, as instruc- ters and directors of public opinion. As vehicles of intelligence—as newspapers in the strict and original senee of the term, the party pi- pers of New York, are the moct desyrcable of jub- licjournals. Of domestic news the only items which they appear to consider as worthy of the trouple of coilection, are the results of a State or County election—the Whig or Democratic loss or gain— and the number of persons who attended a ‘* bar- becue,” or a“‘clam-bake,” In fiaancial news and ship-news, and commercial news generally, they are notorwusly defective. And witn respect to the thousand interesting and important movements, connected with the progress of civiiization and the race, in all the departments of science, the arts, political economy, religion, morals, philosophy, they are*as barren of intelligence, us the deserts of Arabia Petrea are of vegetation. What idea, we ask all candid and intelligent readers of these jouroals—what just and adequate idea could any man obtain from a perusal of the files of these party papers for the last ten years, of the astonish- ing progress of this mighty republic—of the va- rious revolutions which have agitated society— of the diversified popular movements which have necessarily characterized during that period, a country where all the elements of human nature have such free scope,and are daily exhibiting them- selves in some new and unexpected phase? Every unprejudiced and intelligent person, who possesses sulficient kaowledge of the subiect 10 form om curate judgmeot, must aumit, that as records of the daily history of this country, the party newspapers of New York are miserably defective—that, in fact, they do not give any just or intelligible idea of itat all. So comparatively worthless as vehicles of do- mestic news, it cannot be expected that these papers weuld be of much value in furnishing to the public early aud full details ot foreign intelligence. Ac- cordixgly, we tind that on the arrival of a steamer, from the other side of the Atlantic, these papers publish only the most meagre abstract of the news which is conveyed to our shores, and generally jeave their readers in precisely the same state of happy ignorance of the affairs ot the old world, as that in which they were before the arrival of the swift messenger from abroad. As mere newspa- pers then—in energy, industry, enterprise, and dili- gence, in procuring and publishing intelligence, these party papers are a century behind the age, and may be said to live about the time cf ‘Tho- mas’ Massachusetts Spy,” just as some intolerant bigots in our day, may be said to live about the era of Smithfield and the Grass-market. But perhaps it may be said that although these papers do not put themselves to any trouble in the way of obtaining and printing news, yet they in- struct and direct public opinion, and are powerful instruments in the promotion o} truth and hberty. ‘The beat evidence of the extent and value of their claims to this character, is to be fuund on the first page of this journal. Just look at them again, candid reader. Read over these articles caretully, and recognize if you can, the foundation of any just claim on the part of these ‘ oj+ gans” of factions, to the proud title of pub- lie teachers and public guides. Pray, of what real value are all these squabbles about men? We look in vain for the annunciation and vindica- tion of great and important truths. We do not fiud any bold, mauly, and weil-timed exposure and denunciation of error or vice. It is faction—ta- tion—faction; —abuse, recrimination—man worship —political commonplace—the tarifl—the .er.fl— Ciay—Clay—Mr. Wr ght—Mr. Wright—Barbecue —Buck-eye blacksmith—from one end of the chapter tothe other. Admirable instructers and directors of public opinion! Vigilant guardians of the public morals! Faithful conservators of the pubiic welfare! Keen und intelligent observers of passiog events! No—no. These party journals cannot make good their claim to the tile of useful public servants in any capacity. What is it, then, they do? What purpose do they serve? We can answer. The extracts on our first page answer. They do the work of fuc- tion. ‘They serve the purposes of partizanship. They circulate, from week to week, the stele slanders and the stale slang of “the party.” They stir up the evil passions of men. They array brother wgainst brother. They prove Mr. Clay and Mr. Polk to be the greatest scoundrels in Christendom. They show that the Whigs and Locvfucos are every year destroying the country. This is the r work—this ix their daily businese— and who can say to them—" Ye are idle—ye are idle VY’ And thus they will continue. We have no hope of their reformation. The “ ergans” of a faction ig incurable. We have given therm for one day at length, and made these few remarks, serious element of disunion and weakness at present operating amongst the democracy. It is difficult on account ot the secresy and cunning with which it has been conducted, to estimate the extent and inflaence of this extraordinary ‘ confidential movement.” We must wait a littte longer before we learn exactly how much injury this firebrand has already eflected. But no one can doubt that it will operate very disadvantageously to the success ot the party. The frenzieo delight with which it is regarded by the whige—the deligent efforts of the prudent and cautious locofoco journals to coun- teract its progress and influence—and the fierce fury with which it has been assailed by the more violent and Ives sagacious organs of the party—ali show that this movement is working mischiet. Then again, the controversyjrespecting the selec- tion of a candidate forthe gubernatorial chair of this State, which is every day growing fiercer and fiercer, discoversa rather alurmiug degree of dis- union‘and difficulty in the ranks of the demecra- cy. The ‘old hunkers” and the “young demo- crats” are fighting with a degree of spirit, perae- verance and torce, which, if expended against the whigs, would work wonders before the day of election. The war between the friends of the “Cato of America” and the ‘old White Horse” ts indeed carried on just now with great vigor, and the bitter feelings of hostility which it createe, do not certainly give absolutely intoxicating promise of glorious, united ¢ flort on the part of the “unter- tified democracy” in the cause of Mr. Polk. Altogether, « eolm and impartial survey oF the democratic camp, does not lead ua to believe that a greater degree of harmony and united sentiment exists now than was apparent at the very efle:- vescent era of the Baltimore nominations. The important question then comes to be—how will all this squabbling, and difference of opinion, and cold- ness and neutrality, operate on the muster of all the forces in November next? Will it tura out that many of the party, and not the least influential of it, will not m'x or mingle in the fray at ail? What wish disgust, indifference, and dissatisfac- tion, will pot too many, who in more fortunate circumstances would have rushed zealously to the field, stay at home and absent themselves from the polls? Buta little time longer, and these questions will be finally settled. Tue Froops at THe West.—Has anything been done yet in this city for the relief of the sufferers by the late terrible floods in the West? It is really too bad that some public effort has not yet been made. We are here in the midst of prosperity The present is bright, and the future is fall of hope and promise. We have no excuse for standing idle, and keeping our hands out of our pockets, when our brethren in the west are calling on us for aid. Let us remember that after the disastrous fire in thia city, ous fellow-citizens in other and distant parts of the Union-were not inactive rym- pathizers in ovr misfortunes. Every consideration of gsatitude, duty, and humanity, calls upon us to do somethivg in this city for the efficient relict of the many hundreds whose fortunes have been swept away by these wide-spread calamities, We have made this appeal repeatedly. We trust that it will soon be seen that it bas not been made in vain. Who will move in the matter? More Cuvrca Burning —The Catholic Church at Sangerties was set on fire by an unknown incen- diary on Sanday night last, but the prompt and en- ergetic exertions of the firemen and other citizens | prevented the infamous design from being accom- | plished. ‘This is some of the fraits of the fanati- cism and intolerance of the Brownlees, Cheevers, | ond Kirks, who have, during the last ten or fifteen | years, disgraced the Protestant churches of this country. hic Our Srrurts.—Many of our streets are not in the best condition in consequence of the improve- ments now making in the city. We hope that the authorities will eee that the buildi.g contractors do not overatep their “permits.” We think that eeve- ral of th: se contractors have already done eo, par- tculorly in Greenwich, between Fulton and Bar- clay streets. Now1n Caronina Eviction Thirty-one coun- cratic majority of 1773. It i# very likely, from the aspect of these retu us, that the State hus gone for the whigs, but by a diminished vote. They have gained the legislature, which the democrats before had. There is clearly, however, a democratic gain in the popular vote of the State. Mexican Navat Button.—This button now so frequently seen in Broadway on the coats of the Mexican naval officers, is often mistaken for the American naval button. The buttons look alike ata coup d'ail, but on inspection it will be seen that the Mexican has no stars, and, in the place of only by way of an item in our chronicles of the | the eagle, it has the figure of a turkey buzzard. times. Toshame or chastise them into decency and usefulness is imposeible. Every application of the lash, alas! only makes them more abandoned— “ As Heaven's blest b turns vinegar more sour |” “How we AppLes Swim!”"—Icis very amusing to observe the manner in which the party paper throughout the country, are parading the declara tions of individuals belonging to the rag-t g and bobiail of both factions, who have changed sider with a the last few months. John Smith, late « whiz, turas locotoco, and Ebenezer Brown, late + locofoco, turns whig, and the awfully extraordi nary intelligence in forthwith published to the world in flaming capitals. Whole columns of the little party prints throughout the country ave oceu- pied with certificates of this description Cenrrevitte Covnse, Lone Istann.—Pacino AnD Trorrine Matcuss tas pay.—Considerable excitement prevaila among the sporting gentry of this n ighberhood, on the result of the matches that are to come off over this ground to-day ; bet- ung is very lively, and no doubt the attendance will be good. Miitary Fxcuxsion —The Newark Lafayette Guards intend m iking an excursion to Brooklyn on Monday nex', where they will dine, They will leave Newark by the halt-paet 7 clock boat, and re expected to land at Barclay street Ferry in due time afterwads ; they will then march through the city and cross to Brooklyn trom the Fulton Ferry, We wish them fair weather and a good reoeption—though of the latter thero is little doubt. very great deal of bad temper, disuaion, jealousy ties have been heard from, which give a demo- | , Tue Cnaistian DaBpatH ann ‘THs Sanat or omne Faxatics.—The report of a “Sabbath Con- vention” held at Harrisburgh last May, has juet been published, anda similar meeting of ultra re- ligious reformers is to assemble in Saratoga in the course of a few weeks. Every season a number of these “Convéntions” are held in different sections of the country, and a great fuss is made in the re- ligious newspapers about them, and their zealous efforts fur the promotion of the sanctification of the Sabbath. It is very melancholy to observe the man- ner in which the benevolent institutions of christianity have been perverted by a spurious zeal. Few of these institutions appear to be more misunderstood aud abused than the Sabbath. Ic isa very mistaken notion indeed, to suppose that the beneficent founder of our faith intended the greater portion of this day to be spent in the pubhe exercises of devotion, and the doctrine that all rational or innoceut recreation and amusement was to be prohibited, is an insult to Him who ad- ministered such a pointed rebuke to the hypocriti- cal and canting Pharisees, who accused him of profanation of the holy day by healing the sick. The Sabbath was intended as a day of rest—of en- joymeni—of social intercourse—of the interchange of offices of kindness amongst relatives and friends, who may not have opportunities of meeting on the other days of the week. To the inhabitants of crowded cities, the Sabbath is an inestimable boon. On that day they can resort to the great temple of ature, and in the contemplation and evjoyment of the beauty with which the Creator has clothed the external world, the rudest and most unenlightened mind may be awakened to a sense of the greatness and goodness of the Almighty. 1t is unnecessary to dwell on the beneficial influence which the Sab- ath exercises on the physical condition of the great masses of humanity, who exrn their bread by toiling industry, whether in the city or the open fields. But this great day of rest and enjoyment, those canting, puritanical, morose profaners of christiani- ty, would convert into aduy of penance and re- straint. They would stop all public conveyances, prohibit the transportation of the mails--close all places of public entertainment—force every bedy to go to church—and convert the land, every first day of the week, into a vast penitentiary. The only result produced by these “‘Sabbath Conven- tions” isto create and foster prejudices ugainst re- ligion. But nothing can be further removed from the genuine spirit of christianity than such cant and morogeness. True religion frowns noton any innocent enjoyment. The Sabbath 1s needed to be a day of worship and of prayer—but a season too, of rejoicing, of peaceful hiliarity, consecrated to God—to friendship—and to rational enjoyment. It is a fact worthy of remark, and with it, we close this article, that in those cities where the le- gislative provisions for the observance of the Sab- bath are most strengent, the greatest desecration of the Sabbath is observed. Thus in London, where the regulations are severe, we saw far more in- temperance and disorder than in the cities of the continent where the people are allowed to enjoy themselves, so long as they keep in the beunds of decorum and order, as well on the Sabbath as any other day. The idea of forcing a community to be virtuous—to sanctify the Sabbath—to attend to the practises and duties ot religion ie the grossest of absurdities, These combinations of men who make great pretensions to superior sanctity and re- ligion, and who are every now and then meeting in “Conventions,” passing long strings of fanatical resolutions, and boring the legislative bodies with their plans of moral and religious reform, do infi- nitely more harm than good. ‘hey strengthen prejudices—already too powerful and prevalent— | against religion. These ‘‘ Sabbath Conventions” strike only at the enjoyments of the poor. The rich man may drive about in his carriage, crack jokes with his friends over his wine and walnuts on the Lord's day. but the poor merhauic must not dare to ride on the railroad and enjoy his pot of beer. Out upon auch spurious religion and canting hypocrisy ! Tue Doo Days —Judging by what we saw yes- terday morning in Nassau street, the canine race are about to make a demonstra ion of a conspicuous nature, in this their day and generation A decent sleek looking specimen of the race made his some- what sudden appearance among the crowd, his tail blozing like a comet behind him. his eyes hardly less fiery, as though he were whipped by the furies themselves. Be this as it may, after a desperate msh along the street he furiously bolted into a pub- lic house of entertainment—overthrew tables, chairsand tumblers—spill’d the coffee of one—took the appetite from another, and atter committing as much devastation as could be in the time, was at- tacked and put to martyrdom, before the door of the dwelling he had invaded. Now, although we are in the dog-days, if dogs were let alove they would behave as decently as other animals; but our knowledge of natural his- tory is not of such a kind as to inform ue that there exists any species that would coolly submit to an application of fire works to his tail. We should like to see the experiment tried upon the genius who did so tolthe dog under consideratica—we eus- pect he would show far less spunk, and look much more contemptible than the poor quadruped. Dr. Horaick anp Puysio.ugy —The second ot a series of lectures, by this gentleman, on human physiology, and the all important truths connected with our physical constitution, was attended by a full house, in National Hall last evening. The time was well spent, and so appeared to think the audience. On the delivery of the first of these lectures on Tuesday evening, the speaker, ina comprehensive and well digested exorcium, placed himself and the subject right with the public. His manner, and language, and style, did the first; his sound logic, his argument, his candor and research, accomplished the second. Apart from the interest. ing and appasite deals of the wonders of repro- duc'ion, the ifustrations ot the immutable wisdom of nyture, which teem io the animal and vegetable worlds—which Glows in each atem, and blossoms in each tree; Lives through all life, extenda through all extent, Spreads undivided, operates unspent. Apart from all this, Dr, Hollick’s lecture was excellent asa defence of truth, a vindication of the nght of free and anehackled inquiry, and asa convincing retatation of that silly, but far too prevaleat opiuien that there ure truths of which 1% Ig better to remain in a state of iguovance. Had nothing else been imparted io the forcible and well de fiued expres-ion of Ur Ho liek than this jndicic us demolition of that fallacious, villy, but injurtous twaddie which would torbid research, 10 pass in advance of the old land murks prescribed by cus- tom, iguo ance, Ora spurious morality—eveu that would well deserve the public patronage. Truths, well set forth, will make an impression, whether their investigation be faehionable or pot, There is an alfinuy between the capacity to learn and the truths to be learned, which always results, when a fitting opportunity 18 present- ed, in a free inquiry, and the gentleman | who is bringing, in a judicious and elevated muan- | neva knowledge of those fundamental principles of our corporeal existence, which are abrurd becavee | unknown, will accomplish more good than half 4 | dozen teachers of higher pretensions, and lower | ability. It was gratilying to observe the decorum— | the sense of respect for both speaker and subject, that was observed throughout the evening, which Bye shows that those who go there are actu- ated by higher motives than mere curiosity ; by de- sires inore ennobuling than a passing greatification; | in a word, it was clear that those who composed | Dr. H’s hearers, are men who know and dare to think, and who will profit by these most useful dis- courses. { Vauxmaut—W. J. Hamicron’s Banerrt —Great attraction is presented this evening for the beoefir of this talented performer—an operatic comedy, & popular farce, a grand musical melange, and a ball in the Gardens; to carry out which with more than ordinary eflect a whole host cf talent has v: - Inateered their services, What more any season- able person could desire we know not, and there, is little doubt the attendance will be in unison with the bill of fare presented. ALuany.—Fanny bissier, won the’ purse ut the Bris Mead on Saturday, Timo, #29, 9 20, 927, ‘Theatricals, &. Oito Motty isto display his powers at the Bull’s Head Race Course, Albany, on Saturday next. Spalding’s Equestrian Company are pertorming at Galena. Miss J. Bramson, a child between Yand 10 years of age, is exciting great wonderment at Suratoga by her musical powers, The Oshean family are about to make their appearance at Saratoga. The Boston company of Ethiopian Serenaders are again aboutto vi>it Philadelphia, trom Saratoga. Mr. George Barrett, the popular old school light comedian, was to take a benefit at the Arch street theaire lastevening John Setton, Mr. Chippendale, and Misg Sirelzir, of the Park, are doing u large bistceatin Balu- more, at the Museum _ Professor Buiton, of New York, is announced to give exhibitions illustrating the eflects of laughing Basin Penosylvapia Z Mr G. Vandennoff continuer to in elocution and action A company of Virginia Serenaders from Boston have been performing in the Palais Royal, Paris. It is suid they made a miserable tuilure of it. It is rumored that Palmo’s Opera House will goon open with Charlotte Cushman, Josephine Clitton, T. D. Rice, E. Forrest, aud other eminent players. The citizens of Buffalo, N. Y., were to give Dan Mable a complimentary fenefic ptior to his depar- ture for Eogland Dan is even a greater favorite there than elsewhere. ‘The “Congo Melodists” are at Providence. A Mr. Kent, an actor, had his ankle badly injur- ed at Cincinnati, O , afew days ago, while he was enguged in breaking a young horse. Oux Butt's Concert at Saratoga.—The desire to witness Ole Bull’s Concert on Saturday evening, far exceeded that of any other entertainment hitherto given at Saratoga, and called out all the aristocracy aud fashion ef the 1own, besidesa large number from other places. One man came 160 miles for the express purpose ot lictening to this masterly performance. Long betore the doors were opened, the spacious hall and piazzas of the Uuited States Hotei were crowded to excess with the impatient multitude striving to gain early admi tance; and so great was the anxiety, that it was with difficulty the doors or even wincows could be kept closed until the hour announced for the Concert. Ove Brut. any Joun Buti.—The editor of the Kingston Whig writing from Montreal, has the fol- lowing relative the great violiniat of Denmark. It seems that le Bull, on his'arrival in thatcity omit ted the formality, usually observed by strangers of distinction, of calling er leaviag his card at the overnment house, onthe ground that he wus nota,} jorwegian gentiemun searelllog ine pleasure, butan artist secking emyloyment, and that it was custom- ary at the courtwot Gurop- to command the attend- ance of such persons. The upshot of the business was, says the editor of: the Whig, that his Excellency did not honor Ole Bull’s concerts with his presence, and seeing that he was rather in disgrace at court, the gentleman who made use of the Governor Ge. nerai’s tickets, (by the way, the said tickels were never paid for,) thought themselves entitled to be- have with exceeding impertinence, They would not sit down, and though standing within a few feet of the great fiddler, mude use of their eye glasses in a most offensive manner, shifting their position contioually, After enduring this annoyance tor some time, Ole Bull discoatinued his playing, put his violin under his arm quietly, and returned the compliment of staring. Seeing the state of things, the audience, composed of the first people in Mon- treal, gave an expression of opinion by loudly cheering the artict, and the gentlemen from the Government House shortly afterwards left the concert room. Who these gentlemen were | did not learn, The Montreal Herald says that this is not so, but the editor of the Whig says he had it from Ole Bull himeelf, and other persons give instructions Tur New Yorx anp Toronto Cricket Crvuzs. —We copy the following remarks relative to the dispute between these two Clubs, {rom the King- ston British Whig of August 2:— We thivk the Teronto players acted very shabby in the matter. After their opponents undertsking a journey of 1009 miles for the mere purpose ot playing a friendly match, it was rather small business to enter u formal pro- test against the three players from Philadelphia, who came in place of a like number of New Yorkers. If we are rightly informed, the Loronto Ciub, at the time they went to New York to play a return match, procured the services of Cricketers from diffrrent parts of the Province ‘The New York Club is of course very indignant at the manner they have been treated, and will doub'less h gett oo fe Dip osinancath a phatigetiee em papery if they could ut doit ae the wicket. ae % Arrairs in Canapa.—'lhe Official Gazette of th- 3d contains a proclamation proroguing Parlia- ment to the 12°h September next, and not then to meet for dispatch of business All accounts concur in the fact that the wheat crop in the District of Montreal bas suffered very Ile from the atrucks of the fly And we hear with much pleasure that the same is true of the District of Three Rivers, where a great breadth has been sown. Lower Cunada will export a considerable surplus of wheat this year, ifnothing ocenr to damage the plant between now and reat. — Montreal Herald, Aug. 6. Rerorn oF Tue New Enetanp Guarps —The Guards arrived at Norwich on Saturday morning, and left shortly after for Wore a about 6 P.M. ‘They were received at the depot by the Hancock Light Infantry, Capt. Pray, and escorted to the “Cradle ot Liberty,” where @ collation was provided for the two corps. Carrats, Wiittams.—It will be seen from the following, which we copy from the Pensacola Gaz-tte, that this officer has been fully and honorably ac quitted :—"Capt. J. G. Williams, of the U. 8. Marne Corps, who, a8 we mentioned the’ week before Inst, was lately ‘tried at the Navy Yard by @ Marine Court Martial, was acquitted of allthe charges and specifications, and an oar hes been received restoring him to duty at the ard.” . Raverseor Fortrune.—Pat. Morgan Foley, an individual who has held a high'y respectable posi- tion in the mercantile community, was,on Saturday arres- ted by Offizer Gorman, charged with perjury by 3 W. | Waters, k+q., the Notary Public. It appeurs that Foley has been tor some time clerk and collector to Mr Wa tera, and had embezzled a considerable sum. To relieve himself, he very foolishly drew a bill for $1 100 which he made “ accepted” ty his cousin, A. H. Foley, Exq, and tendured it for discount, to Mr. Waters. ‘The latter dis- covered the forgery and caused the vrivonerto be appre headed = It is a meJanchol; fair Foley ia a gentleman: ly looking man, and some rears ago, was of some weight in thecemmercial circles here, Kecorder Genoia feeling- ly remarked upon the case, but his duty was imperative, and Foley in defanit of bail of $1000 was locked up It was reported here some weeks since thut Fo! by the death of a relative in England, had been left a legacy of £25,000 a year, together with the title of a baronet.—N. 0. Rep July29. Snockinc. —Two daughters of Captain Rule, of Nanweket, while picking berries at about haf a mile trom their father’s house, were attacked by @ lage ferocious dog, and very severly in The dog was annoying 4 little deg withthe girls, when the younger one, about twelve years old, tried to drive him away, upon which he sprang upon her. The elder sister with @ stick endeavored ,to release her sister when the dog turned upon her, and bit ner in several places. They both sprang on the fence, from which the savage creature dragged them down, and both finally saved themselves m running in o the water, where the dog did not follow ‘hey remained standing upto their chins in water till the dog went off, and then with difticulty made their way to a neighbor's house, whence they were conveyed home—suffering great agony. The dog, after attempting to jump into a house, was followed and killed, Appre hensions are expressed byAbe Nantucket Enquirer, that the dog was mad ‘The ch:cumstances, however, do not seem to us to indica’e madness, bat only the ferocity of a fierce bulldeg or masuff. It 1 a very dreadiul occur. rence. Dreaprut Storm —The south part of thiscounty was visited by avery heavy thunderstorm on Thur cay afternoon last, doing contiderable damege. In some places the storm was accompanied by hail and wind, which sept every thing before it, doing gteat damage to babe und tearing up trees by their ots.—Hudson 2. Onto River.—At Wheeling, on Saturday, there were six and a halt {eet o1 water inthe channel. At Pittsbu gh. on the afternoon of the sai.e day, the river had six feet of wate> in the channel. Acrivats at Sararoga.—The daily arrivals in this village by railroad tor the last eight days have been as follows: July 26th, 263; do 97th 215 ; do 23th, 93 ; do 29 h, 127 ; do S0th, 26d , do Stat, 168; August Ist 264; do 24. 97d—total, 1543 The number by stage and private convey ances during the same period may be safely estimated at 800 more, and the whole number of strangers now in town is over 5000. Movumenr ro Fiswen AmkS.—Tie remains ot Fisher imes were removed toa new tomb in Dedham on Thursday last, and a monument is to be erected by his descendants, He dird 36 yenra ago Goon —The Boston Society for the Diflusion of Vselul Knowledge, has appropriated five hundred dollars out ef its funds for the purchase ¢f hooks, to be preseated (o the Mercantile Library Arsociation of that city, The weavers ot Moyamensing are on the strike in consequence of one or two employers reducing their wages. ——$_—$_—$_— Deatu or Hon J. L Wuitr, In —We learr with painfnl regret of the sudden death vf Hon Jaber 1 Whine, Jr, of Bolton, late U rer of Connectiont, He tied on Sunday of this week, at his residence in Bolten flor an iliness commencing with the bilous cholic, of about aweek, His age wus 52 years, —— se Hon. W. ©. Rives is confined to his bed by sickne it Richmond, 0 of the 16th instant, speak favorably of the orops Scotia The Halifax and Frederickton pi Nova and New Brunswick r, where they dined, | \d were taken to Boston in an extra train, arriving at | City Intelligence. Police Record—W edacsday, August 7—Escarr or Acexanpen Hosa raom tHe Cr .—This notorious rogue, on Cuesday might, through the a oe et aidal one of the depuly kesper's, nawed Willuam Davis, in making his escope from the city prison, where ue was confined awaiting his sentence for grand larceny. It will be remembered that he was arrested, with his asso cite, Melinda Hoag, last fall, on a charge of relieving the pockets of u Mr. sone of about Lol while cht ed with Meliuga ip @ privaie room, y en ‘at the time, both convjcted of grand larceny. aud Melinda sentenced and sent to the State prison for about five years. Through the aid of counsel, Hoag ob tained a stay of procecdings and a new trial, when he wus again convicted and remanded for sentence on Friday of this week, Yesterday morning, at the usual opening the cells of the city prison, it was found tuut he had escajed, and much excitement was created throughout the vicinity of the Tombs. Keeper Cox aud Justice Drinker were immediately en gauged su an investigation of the circumstences attendipg the escape, which resulted in the disclovure of the facts that Deputy Keepers Wiiliam Davis aud Lounsbury were on wuty during fuesday night, and that the cella were locked, or supposed to be locked, at the usual hour in the evening Abunt 9o'clock Davis visited the cell m which Hoag was confived, in company with @ man whose nume is withheld unt to-morrow. ‘they remained there a short time, and the man then teft the prison. Lounsbury then retired to rest within the prisen, and placed thy key of the prison door under his head, while Davis remained on duty all night. In the morning the ceil of Hoog was fo empty, ond the following luconic note placed on jor the keeper and the community : E have not been well treated since my inent, a d bid adieu to the city prison ” ears also that Davis had obteined the key of Hoag’s cell door from the keeper who had him in charge and also the key of the outer door of the prison leauing to the watch house, from one of the keepers of the female prison, These facts being made known previous to his taking charge on Tuesday night, ho waa immediately arrested, searched and committed for examination, and Dat $13 feund in his possession. ‘The Mayer has since offered a reward of $500 for the apprehension of Hoag, to which haa been added $200 by Keeper Cox, and $100’ by Deputy Keeper Lounsbury, making $800 as a premium for his live carcuse, He would have been sentenced for the full term—five years, but our city will be relieved from bis depredutions for the term of hid natural life, if he is not caught, which will make some amends for his escape from justice. The examination wi | be closed to- day, and to-morrow we shell present any additional facts that have boon developed but bribery and, corruption must have caused his release without any doubt. Discuance or Cuuisroruxn C. Davis—It will be re membered that a few days since, # man named Chritto- her C. Davis, formerly a milkman df this city. but more Tecently a farmer near Hoboken, N J., was arrested on @ chargeof the robbery and murder of amen named John Oothout,in the fall of thetyear 1*41,in Bucks co.,Penn , be- tween Trenton and Bristol The allegation was made under the effidavits of a brother of deceased, named Benjamin, and his mother Agnes, who had rece: the State of Missouri, and who all: hat an inquest was held on the body at thetime. Duvis was brought to this city and detuned until yesterday, when an exessiu tion waa held before Jus The accused w: defended by Eowin Waicut, Esq , of Jersey City, wh presented the testimony of the kerper of the New Brun wick Jail, to the effect that John Oothout, whom the mo ther and son allege as deceused, was confined in jail at that lace from the 20th of December, 1841, to the 11th of Febrnary, being after the time they aosert that the mur- der was committed. ‘che teatimony of Justice Kbenezer Hance, of Morrisville, Bucks county,was also given, tend- ing to show the falsity of the statements of the mother and son. The purport of his testimony is contained in the ful- lowing letter, received by uathe second day alter the publication of the arreat in the Herald :— Morussvitreg, Bucks Co., Pa., Aug 3. J. G. Bexvett, Ese, Having observed in the Herald, a notice that a person of the name of Christopher C.Davis had been arrested on the Peaied of murder and robbery, etc., of one of the Oothout family, | can advance the ends of justice by stating what took place respecting the porties, within my personal knowledge, which is imply this: On the ° December 1941, a man from the eity of New York ing bimselr Christopher C. Davis, came to my offic: and filed an in- formation, stating that one Benjamin Oo\) out had obtained certain goods from him without pny in.:, or under false pretences, and said that he had just passed through our village, and he then took out a warrant for his arrest. Davis and the constable weat in pursuit, overtook the Oothouts, and arrested Benjamin and brought him back. That same evening the partive had a hearing betore me, (a justice of the peace,) when it ap] ared that the Oothouts had been staying at said Davis’ house, and had borrowed an over- coat and several other articles, and then had decamped with their booty, ‘The parties ‘compromised, Davis took the articles which he cluimed without resistance, and the outs paid him something for his trouble, and the costs of arrest ; freely admitting that the articles’ did belong to Davis. Davis returned to New York, and the Oothouts went on their journey towards Norristowa, an entirely different di ection from that they had.been going the day | before, which was to Philadelphia. ‘They hired aman in | this place to ascoraneny, them, who went with them be- | yond Philadelphia, until the man became very suapicious | that all was not right,gand returned home. ‘The murder, therefore, conld not have been committed, as sta ted, ‘between Trenton and Bristol,” as they did not go | near Bristol Neither do [ believe that any coroner’s | jury was held upon a body under such circumstances, at that, or any other time, in our county, or! should have known something about it, living in the mnmeiiate vici- nity. The Oothouts had several horses, and showed | several hundred dollars, generally in Mexican coin, which | fey, stated in their examination they bad made trathicking in various articles, but said nothing nit its beirg “fands the proceeds of an estate.” They gave a very unsatis(actory account of them selves and the money they had with them, and the whole affair, with both the parties appeared to me enveloped in mystery ; but as there waa not sufficient evidence to com- mit them, they were all permitted to depart. I never have heard anything since of any of the perties until the notice contained in the Herald. — Respectfully. &, EBENEZER HANCE. Antoher lettter waa received by Ge! magistrates from D. H Mulvany of Norristown, Pennsylvania, confirming the statements al le. ~The mother son were Not present at the inves hi tion 3 esterday, which resulted | in the discharge of Davis from custody, and the issuing of warrants for the arrest of Agaes andLenjamin Oothout on | avharge of perjury. They are both most miserably clad, and would attract immediate attention by their strange and uncouth appearance. ‘The probability is that Jolin deceased, is wtill robbery, and that | Oothout, the son, whom they say | living with the proceeds of the ed 1 the mother and son have insiga’ ¢ arrest of Davis for revenge for his pursuit of them in 1541, and recovery | of the stolen proprity. It is a singular circumstance, end their absence at the examination denotes more intelli gence ond dishonesty than any person would credit them With on personal’ observation, | | Hionway Roapeay—As an insurance watchman Palmer, | Was passing over his usual rounds on Tuesday night, in | the lower part of the city, waa kuocked down by two men, named Michael Burtlett and George Hyse, who attempted to rob him of his money and watch He gave the alarm, when other watchmen rushed to his aid and had the | rogues arrested and committed fur trial. Case or Jonx Mureny —Iu the case of this man, who ‘was shot by Andrew O'Brien, of the 12th ward, on Tues day of lest week, Mr. O’Brien alleges that the circum stance occnrred at midnight, and that Murphy, who is @ | man near 39 years of age, of bad character, was throwing stones at his house and otherwise insulting him. when he shot at him with a fowling piece. The trial will elicit all these facts, which should have been presented before Jus- tice Taylor at the time of the arrest. A Mon witnout a Sovr.—It is rare that we are com pelled to record a more iuhuman and base act than one that occurred reat As a poor. unfortunate blind man, named Phillips, was passing down Fulton street, ied by a string by @ faithful Newtouudland deg a young man, who says his name is Jubn Toomy, of Fali River. took out his knite, cut the dog loose, and was about ranninj away with him, when his inhuman act was discover and he was arrested and tuke'® the police. ‘The theft of the dog could not ha ured his conviction for the of- fence, but there being a collar upon his neck, he will be tried for petit larceny on Friday next. Fatat Accipent at Brooxiyn.—Abont four o'clock yesterday, aperaon on board the tow boat Stonebrook, While dixcharging coal near the Fulton ferry, board, and although every effort was made to without success, an individnal of the @ of en M Jones very praiseworthily dived several times aiter the unfortunate man, but was not successtul in find ng him The body was found in about two hours afierwards, by two men, within about filty feet of the spot where he fell in, and from thence removed to the premises of the Coro- ner, Mr. H Oeks, in Fulton street. Au inquest will be held this morning, at 10 o'clock at the Coroner's office. A letter was found on the deceased, signed by a Patrick Lynch, New Utrecht, Long Island, and addressed Miss B. fanly, or Mauley, Aquaknok, New Jersey. U. 5. Commissioner's Office. Captain Driscoll — All the witnesses for the prosecution will give their testimony in this case before the Com missioner. Their depot ns will be used at the trial, Warine Court. Avavst 7.—Naturalized Citizens —Some of the city pa- pers bave been misied in relation toa statement which has gone the rounds of the press to the effect that this Court 13 not a Court of Record—and therefore th t all the voters who have been naturelized in this Court, are net admit. ted according to law, There is no foundation for sich a rumor. A caso, however, involving the extent of civil jurisdiction in this Court, is now before the Court of Er. rors, which will wffect in some meastire the powers of t Court, butin relation to ite jurisdiction in case of the ad- mission of foreigners to the privileges of citizenship— there is no foundation for the ramor afloat. Mayor's Office, Alarge number of licenses have been taken out by pub- licans ior the sale of arcent spirits this year. CaLenper or Apreats, Avaust, 1844.—Appeals have preterence, and no case in error to be argued until alter the second week in term. ‘The Court will not call more than eight causes on the cilender, in one day. 1—Joseph Slocum, appellant, ve 2—Gritlith P. Grif bh sTeapondent Harry A ‘Talmadge 7—Jonathon Burr apper- dent. 8—Augnatine Law ex'rs, appellants, ve ‘The Trustees of the Lei d Watts Orphan Ho 9-David P Hall and wife appellants, vs, EB 1za Gicd, respondent. 10-Samuer Sherwaod, sppellant vs. The commissioners for loaning certain montes of the United Sates of the county of New York, aud al, appellants, 11--Aliaon Post and al, appet Wenta, ve The Presilent, directors and company ot the Bank of Uuca, respondents, 12~Anthony M. Farloy, sp pellant, v3. Mindert Farley and al, respondent —Huffalo Ie. Court ror THe Conrecrion-or Trrons.—-Aug. Srd, 1844 —Present, Senator Foster senators Backus, Bartlet, Burnham, Hard, Patnam, Smith, Strong, ‘Works. No quorum pole, in pe a ie adjourned until Monday morning at hour of |. Washington. {Correspondence of the Herald } Wasuinaton, August 6, 1844. A Dish ‘of Official Cla Podrida—The President— Collector Williams—Mr. Brown—Secretary Bibb —The Census and Mr. Calhoun, We are still encouraged in the hope that when the President returus, John Jones will come out for Polk and Dallas; although we kaow that the President rehes aud is willing to balance his tuck against the field. The new Boston Collector, Mr. Williams, who has been on an official visit to the President, re+ turned yesterday on his way to his duties and emvuluments. Office hunters, uhoy ! Mr. Brown, the master magon for the dry dock at Brooklyn, has left forthe city of New York, with his family. The decisian of Secretary Bibb admitting Por- tnguese Madeira and Port ou the same, terms 48 the red wines of France, and in opposition to the construction of the Tart! by Webster and Spencer, will operate advantageously to wine-drinkers from Ashland to Marshfield. It will make a difference in reduction, if we recollect aright, of at least 50 cents per gallon upon Portuguese wines, A few straggling officeseekers remain amon, ua, awaiting the return of the Captain. The gow Captain is nearly tired of this incessant knocking down and setting up, and we are happy to believe that it is his i ages as far as available, hencefor ward ta block the game nb ‘We learn from a gentleman of intelligence in the department, that the Secretary of State is about to collect the official returns from the several State Prisons, Benevolent Asylums, &c., of the North aud the South, in order to establish the statittic: of the census, which show such a preponderance of crime, degradation and disease, among the free blacks of the North as compared with the slaves ot the South hout the trouble of the imvesti- gation, Mr Calheun’s point might be conceded and axecounted for. A great proportion of the superan; nuated blucks of the South, and by the expulrory local laws of the slave Sta es, are driven inte the North. Yet, in spite of thie, the siaves of the South. are incomparably happier thao the tree people of color on the cold vide of Mason and Dixon, We have studied their condition trom observation, in both relations. ‘The slaves of the South are the happiest race of people under the sun; but they have not the less been the greac drawback to our advancement. We think Mr Calhoun can readily establish the abstract re-exhibit of the census ; and it will be accomplivhing a great service to piilan- thropists as well as ticlans, Mr. Calhoun Jeaves 10 a week or ten days on a private visit to South Carolina. He is the great moving principle of the adreinistraion. Al- ready has he infused throughout the several de- partments and the general D peje the govern- Tent, a tone of consistent dignity, steadiness, and confidence, beautiful to contemplate with the pre- ceding jarrings, dissensions, and constant changes and fluctuations. But—we shall write ae B. Montreal. [Correspondence of the Herald.f Montreat, Aug. 4, 1344. Matters and Things in General—Theatrical and Military. While hear from your State, and those ruaning 3 if the beauty of the flowing grain, its being garnered our ripe corn, and your delicious peaches—that pleasure has yet to be experienced here. The wheat and corn crops are advancing steadily under the influence of a powerful northern sun, \ vile the orchards, im this vicinity at least, are seriously blighted. The great staple, wheat, y ore than an average crop. All hearts rm ith joy; business of every de- scriy rina more healthy condition— there ita thousand houses being built— none of your flimsy, ricketty, wooden affairs, but substantial granite, resembling much in color and durability the admired quarries ef Aberseen la the St. Lawrence suburbs elegant mansions are going up, after the fashion of New E£dinvurgh, which name they have adopted. A more lovely counity I never beteld. The wharves are the finest and most substantial on this cantinent. The city rising gradually from the sublime St. Law- tence til it ascends Notre Dame street, when it abruptly descends till it_reaches a valley rich in fragrancy and beauty. The roads are all McAd- anuzed. A ride round the mouatain, the eircum- ference of which 1s some nine miles, to see the golden grain, the beautiful villas of eulse officers and merchants, a distant view of the River Ottawa, the Cote des Neiges, &c., opens the heart toa sense of nature’s loveliness, Those wishing to make a flying visit to one of the most lovely places on earth, will find the Vare nes Springs a delecta- ble retreat—the grounds are extensive, and mine host, Mr. Fiigint, ever on the alert to please. [ send by a friend, a few bottles of the waters—the etlicacy of which has been tested, and found not wanting. . Macready acted feur nights to overflowing houses—his Richelieu being the only part that made an impression; and even this would be eradi- cated, could they but witness the personification of Forrest. Mr. Lennox followed Macready, and was well received. As a proof, his Excellency the Governor General patronised his benefit, the 93d Highlandera, 2 pipers, sergeant, and 12 men, assisted ull through the “ Fails of Clyde” The house was literally jammed, and to crown all, Sir Charles Metcalf presented a check for £12 10s. to the grote F In my last 1 committed an error, in saying the drum major was the only survivor of the High- landers at New Orleans; the Colonel, then Major Sparks, also survives. Even now, while closing my letter, trumpets are blowing, the guards being changed; 2000 troops march for a field day on the Chamnp de Mars, accompanied by their masterly bands. You may torm some notion of agarrisoned town. Vortex. Raroap'Brivck Burxt.—The third Railroad briige over the Catskill, about two miles from the was set on fire and consumed on Wednesday ni Bist ult. It is not yet ascertained who ist cendiary. Sr. Louis —The Missouri Reporter states that there were fifty deaths in St. Lonis, during the week enting July 24d, Of these, 35 were children under five years of age. Goop.—The police of Buffalo have arrested five men supposed to have been a part eta gang of burglars who for some time past have infested that city. Co: able property, identified as stolen, has been found in their possession. Ratsgp.—The ste +mboat King Philli i son SAT es Sar os om MUP TN material damage. Amusements, Nisto’s Garven.—‘The Child of the Camp” having been received on Tuesday evening with tremendous applause, will be repeated this evening, to- ether with the laughable burlesque on the Revolt of the jarem, entitled the ‘Revolt of tne Poor House.” Mr. Mitchell enacts the pauper to the lite, —_—_—_— GG- INTERESTING AND EXUITING SCENE Yesterday, in a Broadway Stage—in ove corner sat a sharp nosed man, whose face bespoke that know-ull, yet know-nothing, jar, cuun — ite was Aa mother and dau latter whose sy iph-iike, {airy Jorm contrasted strangely, yet naturally, with the ma- tured +yet finely form ’ figure by her sido, exclaimes— Tebriver, hnop al the ulate ae WEEE American Eagle” =‘ What number, ma’am 7” “82 Chatham street, or,823 Broalway.” “Oh! oh eer man with the sharp uose, “let me tell you, ma'am, if you're going there, it’s a humbug, I don’t be- Tieve in there humbuge® " Tho elderly lady lifted her veil and said, ‘How. vray do you know that ? © Know it,” said the rude sc unp, “havnt [ seen the puffing advertisements in the paper!’ “ An!” uid the lady, “‘Lonce held the same ignorant opinion—but Ican give the strongest proof that Jones’ ‘oilet articies are really usetul in adding grace. beau'y and health to our forms. My hueband was cured of scaly salt rhenm and scurvy on hie hans and arms, of years’ stand ng, by using Jones’ Italian Chem:eal Soap © This idy’s tace has been rendered beautifully clear, al- though a week since covered with frec! id disculore +, brown and yellow by the of Jones’ Soap rendered it thus "For his Hair Restorative oantspexk personally —my hair was dey, dirty, halt-red, halt grey, an’ f lling of tast—before ‘used one three shilling bottle of Coral Hair Restorativeymy huir was five, dirk, soft, cloan, sitky and beautiful. I speak thus open- ly in the matter justice to Mr. Jones, who should not be classed with the numerous swindlers and rogues who Amit: counterfeit him,” cane articles are sold only genuine at the sign of the American Eagle, 82 Chatham at and 823 Broadway, N.Y, 139 Fulton st, Brooklyn; 8 State st, Boston; 3 Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia; and Perse, Broadway, Albany. I would give my name and address in thin statem nt, only I should be annoyed by so many vuigar, incredulous persons caliing on me. ONNEL’S PAIN EXTRACTOR —This great nmedy for burns and all sores, inflammations, &c , is dai porns in pupular fevor. It need only bo applied 10 exhibit ite wonderful power. It not only ex racts all pai s by fire, but cures the piles, removes nflay mation prevents mortification, cures ‘sore and tender feet, bear all scrotulous an’ obstinate sores, and 8 Ce font sproifio ded pea) Aa Rhewn It is to be had only e of the origin: roprietors, at 21 Courtland st. ™ nants OG GOURAUD'S HAIR DYE, WARRANTED TO red. grey, or light bair a beeutiinl black or brown, Welker street, first store from Broaiway. COCKROACHES AND BED BUGS.—A certain effectial article fur th vermin mny be hod at 21 Cortlandt street. thoroughly tested. Price 25 and 50 cents. Og A SPLENDID ARTICLE.—Cologne and imported Bay Water is now offered at 21 Courtiandt street very low, Quart bottles 60 sents.