The New York Herald Newspaper, August 21, 1844, Page 2

i NEW YORK HERALD. w York, Weanesday, i 21, 1844, Mexico and Hngiahd—Texadand the United “States. There has been a good deal of gossip floating about during the last few days, with reapect to the rumored call of an Extra-Session of Congress, in consequence of Mexico obtaining a loan of four millions from Englend. This gossip and rumor are as important and as true as gossip and rumor usu- ally are, but they have elicited some remarks in variousquarters which are worth a passing notice. The very respectable and conscientious organ of the Whigs in the city of Washington in adverting to this matter, speaks of the im- probability of Mexico obtaining a loan in a quarter where the United States utterly failed two years ago. We really do not see the tremendous weight of this argument. We have not the least evidence to show that: the loan in question has been effected, for there has not yet been time enough for the necessary negotiations to be con- ducted to that fortuaxte termimation. But the ap- plication of the United States for a loan from Eng- land two years ago, and that of Mexico just now, are not in our opinion to be regarded as altogether parallel cases. Indeed, they are so far from being analogous, that the success of the latter application is as likely and would be as natural as the defeat of the former. Is there not every reason to believe that the Mexican government will be able to obtain assistanee from Great Britain ia their effort to pre- vent the annexation of Texas{? Ot course, there is. England has declared, distinctly and formally, her intention of effecting the abolition of slavery throughout the world, and under that specious pretext is ready to pounce upon Texas. Bat the Washington Intelligencer goes 2. little further, and in the plentitude of its patriotic liberal- ity and independence, affirms that, even if Mexico had obtained a loan of several millions from Eng- land, it is none of our business—the people of the United States have no right to feel at all interested in the matter—and the idea of such a thing being sufficient to justify the call of an extra session, is laughed at and ridiculed by the respectable whig organ, in its own stilted, all-the-decency, Peck- suiffian sort of way. Weshould be sorry to believe that in this matter the organ speaks the sentiments of all the patriotic members of the great party which it represents. It would be very deplorable, indeed, if party spirit and party prejudices had so blinded any portion of the great masses of the people of the United States to their own interests and the prosperity and permanence of the republic. Ample proof, indeed, we think there is alzeady to convince all that England is bent on interposing every obstacie to the annexation of Texas, and that the future peace and security of this great con- federacy of free States depend much on the speedy accomplishment of that measure; but the broad andj startling fact that England had actually fury nished Mexico with the means of opposing the vir- dication of our claims to that territory, would surely not be regarded by the masses of the whigs with the placid indifference manifested by their organ at Washington. Perhaps there has never been a more significant illustration of the utter selfishness, and utter hypo- crisy of political patriotism, than that afforded in the conduct of the unprincipled party prints and party leaders with respect to this Texas question. These creatures of faction know quite well that Great Britain regards with undisguised alarm, our growing territorial dominions on this vast conti- nent—they know that she dreads the annexation of Texas, as a measure calculated to strengthen the power of the republic—they know that she de- sires to obtain a foothold there—they know that her representative informed certain Texian specu- lators, that if it was their desire to abolish slavery in that territory, a loan from British capitalists could be obtained—they know that Great Britain iseagerly awaiting an opportunity of attacking the | domestic institutions of the South through the in- strumentality of Texas—and yet, knowing all this, these party prints and these party politicians are laboring night and day to stifle the popular move- ment in favor of annexation, and impudently assert that even if Mexico obtained aid from Great Bri- tain, it were a matter with which Congress had no business to trouble itself. But it isconsolatory to recollect that however the unprincipled demagogues and leaders'‘of faction may for atime mislead™the people, yet the wise, intelligent, and vigilant patriotism of the masses, sooner or later, directs them in the right path._— Nothing can prevent the annexation of Texas to this country. The strong instinct of human na- ture iteelf gives assurance of that, and it is the greatest folly for the whig leaders to set their faces against it. They may gain over the black iater- est, and epeculators who fear that their petty schemes may be endangered by any measure effec- ting our foreign relations, but the masses are in fa- vor of annexation, and if Mr. Clay be elected he must either carry that measure through, or be him- elf overwhelmed. Fiex.—Mysterious.—A fire broke out in the upper part (the garret) of No. 49 East Broadway, about 3 0’clock, P. M., yesterday. Immediately the alarm was given, when, through the prompt at- tendance and active exertions of the Fire Com- panies, the fire wasgot under in about half an hour, and valuable property in the house and vicinity was saved. ©, A good deal of mystery hangs about this occur- rence,which leaves little room to doubt that it was the work of an incendiary, aggravated no doubt by the additional crime of robbery. About four or five days back, a robbery was committed in this house, when several valuable articles of property were stolen, and after much exertion on the part of the owner, no clue was had tothe discovery. Strange to say, however, the missing articles wasfound de. posited in the very spot from whence the fire origin- ated, and most of it was saved. Much speculation had been afloat as to the supposed burglars or rob- bers ; but a clue, that will lead to the discovery of both the incendiary and the robber, we are assured, is on train. Circumstances leave no doubt, that the thief, or thieves, having failed in their original attempt atthe robbery, and fearing the ultimate consequences of detection, resorted to this desperate step, in order to stave off suspicion. Fortunately, through the interposition of Providence, and the active exertions of the Fire Companies, and others in attendance, both house and property have been saved. A portion of the roof only, has been injur- ed. Missovrt Exection.—So far as heardfrom, the ‘Whigs have elected 40 members to the legislature, and may electseveral more, They will, however, laek a few votes of having a majority in the House. There will be a Locotoco majority of 13 in the Senate. Will the Independents then raise force nough to beat Benton,) aided by the Whigs 1— Several Whig members elect, are Positively pledg- ed to vote for two democratic U. S. Senators ; and several are pledged to vote for Atchison, and against Benton. It appears that the whigs have thus far gained 22, and lost 7 members, making a nett gain of 16 votes. Tae Democeatic Warp Execrions, for dele- gates to select others to represent the city at the Syracuse Convention, that were held yesterday, Tesulted in the selection of almost a unanimous choiee 1n tavor of the nomination of Silas Wright. Scanpiwavian Socigty.—A meeting of this so- ciety was held on Monday night, in the lecture room of Clinton Hall, which was well attended.— ‘The business transacted related principally to the arrangements incidental to this early stage of the society’s existence ; but not of sufficient general interest to require a detailed report. In the course ot the proceedings the thanks of the society were given to the editor of the New York Herald, tor the interest manifested by him in the suecers of the efforts in which they were engaged, Saratoga Correspondence—No. 6. U. 8. HorengSararoc Aug. 19... ‘J English and American . a The visit of d leading memberof the Thea: profession in England to this place, and a noti the journals of the mission of the Directeur of Park to Europe, to beat up for recruits for the en- suing season, suggests some reflections on Ameri- can theatricals, which, coming from an unprejudie ced “‘ European Traveller,” and one who is néither himse!f an actor, nor in any way connected with actors, though he has been. well, acquainted for more than a quarter of a century with the condi- tion of the stage in different parts of Europe, may not be unacceptable to the American public. The present condition of the stage in England, as here, is almost hopelessly low. There is no actor or ac- trees of the first order now living on the British stage. Let us not, however, be misunderstood.— It is neither our wish or intention to. underrate or disparage the merits of Mr. Macready. By adra- matic artist of the first order, we mean, one whose performance of Othello would bear to be put in juxtaposition with that of the Kean—whose Mac- beth might stand unbonneted beside that of John Kemble—whose Mercutio or Remeo might bear some comparison with those of Charles Kemble— or whose Richard one might venture to name in Tae Last Kicx or tug Seven Wise Mgn.--The Post of yesterday publishes a very cu- mus document, which it styles the ‘Joint Let- f,”a pleasant witticism on its di tents. It is still more amusing, witty, philosophi- eal, exciting, and astonishing than the “confidential circular.” It is the last kick of the amiable clique of the Post, and go we give it with the introducto- ry remarks of Mr. Bryant. Here it is— We publish today, as we premised, the joint letter, which was to have been sent to the persons unswering ths cireular, By ite positions we ure willing toubide. They have been carefully considered. ‘i'sken with deliberate Be oyorey they will not be hastily abandoned fe ask the Democratic electors uf thia State to read this letter; to weigh its statements ; to study its reasoning.— We believe 1t contains unanswerable truth, and points out the only course consistent with their integrity as democrats and citizens. We quarrel not with those who ditfer from us. They may be good men and sincere demo- crate, We give our own views with ihe same freedom which we yielato them, But so far as we are concerned, or our counsel can have any influence, we advise our fel low democrats to support the Baltimore nominations with all fidelity, with an energy and earnestness that know no rest, and at the same time set their faces like flint against the “ re-annexation of Texes at the earliest practicable period,” or the mixing of that question with the struggles of party. The lett-r 18 as follows: ‘To tux Democratic Rerutican Exectors or tHe State or New York. Fellow citizens: ‘the present circumstances of the Democratic party induce us to address you. It has been placed by the late Baltimore Convention, in a position of difficulty, from which nothing can extricate it but Ved iginal princi the same century with that of Garnck. There is none such. By an actress of the first order we un- derstand, one whose Lady Macbeth or Constance, might be referred to without ridicule, when we think of Mrs, Siddons, or whose Belvedera or Mrs. Beverley, might be compared with the touch- ing delineations of Miss O’Neal. No one, we pre- sume, will be hardy enough to claim for Mr. Mac- ready an equal rank with the former, or for Mrs. ‘Warner, Mrs. Charles Kean, or Miss Faucit, any, even the remotest approach to either of the latter. Mr. Macready is a great artist. He is entitled to that praise in the strictest sense of the term. That he is not without genius, the most superficial eritic must at once perceive. The fire of genius bursts forth in vivid unequivocal flashes, especially in the performance of those characters which have been written fcr him, such as Richelieu, William Tell, and Virginius. The magnificent apostrophe to the pen in contradistnction to the sword—the wither- ing effeet of the address to his enemy ending with, “the headsman stalks behind”—the supreme con- temptuouaness of—“‘If your grace must love some- thing—Love me!” in the first of these réles, are a few among many instances whieh will occur to the memory of the dramatic critic. But with all this, Macready’s high position in his profession is main- ly due to his pre-eminent artistical excellence. He alone among all living managers can put one of Shakspeare’s plays on the stage ina manner wor- thy of their author. Mr. Simpson is then gone to cater for the next season. What has he done as yet? He has en- gaged Mr. Anderson, Indeed !—and “‘who is Mr. Anderson,” the whole American public. will with one veice exclaim? “We will tell them—at least as well as wecan. Some years since, when Mr. Macready held the managerial reins of one of the London houses, he wanted a respectable actor to fill the more prominent of the subordinate parts. He had known Mr. Anderson as a_ provincial actor. He was, we think, stage manager at some country theatres, and his style harmonized with Mr. Macready, without the least risk of any thing like rivalry. Mr. Anderson was accordingly engaged, made his debut before a London audience, and has since held a reepectable place among second rate performers in tragedy and genteel comtedy. Hejis just that moderately good class of artist, who, while he can never sink below a certain respectable level, just as certainly can never be expected to Tise to any thing like the first class. He would do well as the leading performer among a respectable stock. It would be absurd to class him as a star in England. How he may be regarded here, we will not presume to say. A lady has been mentioned as one with whom Mr. Simpson has achieved an engagement. We can only say that we never before had the happi- nees of hearing her name. The market which Mr. Simpson has before him is, unfortunately, so very ill supplied at the present time, that his task is one of no very enviable kind. Of all the gentlemen performers, there is one whose success here would pre-eminently transcend all others—nay, as we conceive, would surpass even that of Macready himself. ‘Phat one is—the Lord Ogleby of the stage—Mr. William Farren. He stands alone—unapproached and unappreach- able. If any comic performer could, for a moment, be classed with the great by-gone names we have mentioned, Farren would, undoubtedly, be the one. He would have a great run here. His cha- racters are so numerous and various, and his plays so easily got up, and so popular. There exist in the country, also, materials sufficient to supply a reasonabiy good support for him. Of all the female ertists, the one who would as certainly command great and durable success here, who would, probably run the same career of én. thusiastic exhibition, as Fanny Elssler—ie the Lady Gay Spanker—Mrs, Nisbett. Aw revoir, Evrorgan TRAVELLER. Laroner’s ENTERTAIN- MENTS.—In compliance with numerous applications, Dr. Lardner has been induced to make arrange- ments for a connected series of lectures. This will be the most attractive and instructive entertain- ment ever placed within our reach in this city. The discourses will embrace all those interesting subjects connected with the solar system—the at- mosphere—light—the eye—which Dr. Lardner has made emphatically his own, and in the elucidation and illustration of which, we can truly say, he 1s without a rival. The lectures will be given on the Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of the next two weeks, and will constitute a complete series of popular dissertations on the interesting and import- ant subjects mentioned in the programme. The very extensive and valuable collection of philosophical apparatus which Dr. Lardner pos- sesses, enables him to offer illustrations of the lec- tures in a scale of unexampled magnitude. The gas microscopic apparatus is alone sufficient to attract large audiences; but, in addition to that, we have the varied and splendid astronomical appa- ratus—meteorological _illustrations—experimental illustrations of the gasee—and the “ Megascope,” a new and very beautiful instrument, lately obtained from Paris. Indeed, the prodi: of splendid and instructive illustrations with which these lec- tures will be accompanied, wtll render the enter tainments more attractive than any ever delivered, even in great scientific institutions in Europe. As the places are all numbered, and will be let for the course, early applications will be a prudent step, especially when it is recollected that the sub- scription tickets are only one dollar each. Excursion or THe Iravian Guarps.—That fine corps, the Italian Guards, under the command of Capt. Joseph Avezanna, left the cityon Thursday morring, on board the steamer Columbus, and, on their arrival at Hastings, were enthustasticall cheered by the ladies and gentlemen of the vil- lage, who had assembled in large numbers to greet them. Their he to the encampment lay through the beautifal gardens of Sig. Ferrero, where their generous countryman had prepared {uous board, groaning beneath all the luxuries and deli- cacies of the season, and sparkling wjth the choicest wines. _ t The next morning the: target practice was com- menced, and, after being very be pam interrup- ted by tne arrival of a number of guests from the city, It was resumed; and, judgivg from the ap- arance of the target, to very excellent purpose. ‘he company evidently contains some first rate marksmen. _{n the evening (Friday) a magnificent ball was given by Charles Edwards, .. The ball room was beautilully decorated, and the oecasion was araced by the presence and the smiles ot the lddies of Hastings, as well as ceveral from the city. Al- together this was one of the most delightful excur- sions that has taken place during the present very gay and fashionable season. The corps leftbehind them the most Mid haly Temembrance of their gentlemanly and soldier-like behavior, while they carried away recollectionsof the kindness and at- tentions of their hosts, which can never be erased from their hearts, deuce, firmness, and a recurrence to its or es. The Convention rejected Mr. Van Buren, to whose nomination a great majority had been pledged, and no- miuated Mr. Polk, for reasons conneeted with the imme diate annexation of Texas, and then passed a resolution, the purpose of which was to pledge the whole party to the annegation at the earliest practicable period. ‘this sig- nifies neither more nor less than annexation as soon as it can receive the forms of law, and pays no ard to our relations with other nations, to the debts of Texas, or 'o its slave institut I. In this position, ought the Democratic party at the north te reject the nominations and abandon the contest, or support them, rejecting the resolution respecting ‘Texas, and taking meusures to counteract its tendency 7 The latter alternative has been wisely preferred. But it ought not to be done silently. On the contrary, there is every reason, that upon a subject of such magnitude, where apparent acquiescence might be drawn into prece- dent, the voice of the whole party should be made known, That we may do our part towards this ohject, we have united inthis address, not merely to make known our views, but to ask the co-operation of our fellow electors, in measnres to counteract the tendency towards imme- diate annexation. We protest against the resoiution, because, It was an unauthorized act of he Convention —The re solution itself we consider unwise and unjust. We con- demn it, not because we are opposed to the extension of our territory, or the admission into our union of new com- munities—not that we would not resist the interference of any #.uropean power in the effairs of the New World, a y to which this whole people is devoted, but be- 1.. We have a treaty with Mexico, binding us to ‘in. violable peace and sincerejfriendship.” Texas is now geged in war with Mexico, and taking her, we take with her, breaking our pledge of inviolable peace. 1! not an act of sincere friendship, to take to ourselves a country which once belonged to her, which she has ne- ver surrendered, and is now struggling to regain. Our recognition of the independence of Texas ad» stted pthat her forces had actual possession of the government of that country, but it admitted no more. It neither admitted nor ea that Mexico had claims and rights in respect to ‘exas. “Q. Pexas has an enormous public debt, which she is unable to pay, the amount of which is unknown, and which must either be asaumed by us, or left, aa it now is,a dishonored claim upon an insolvent state, In the latter case we add another to the list already tuo great of insolvent or pepuslating seertons states, In the former we assume forthe Union a debt not contracted by it or for it, au act of doubtful power and evil tendency. “3, Texas is aslave country, and if received ‘with its institutions, will claim admission into the Union, with its slavery, its unequal fi heer and ite requisitions upon the free states. are not abolitionists and have no sympathy with them. We aro willing to abide by the compromise of our fathers. We will not obliterate aline of it. We will not stop short of it, but we will not goa step beyoud it, No threats, no reproaches shall force us beyond it. We stand by the Constitution of our country. But when it is pro) to extend that Constitution and compromise to fureign countries, we take leave to inquire what sort of countries they are, and Py, whom inhabited. “Tt is said thatthe annexation of Texas will not in crease the number o! wes. If it were so, it would not remove our ohjection—for the annexation would still in- crease our connection with slavery. Why should we multiply our relations with it, even if the sum total re- mains thesame. if it were proposed to bring under the American flag ‘all the slave communities of the world would it overcome your coeetoe to it, to tell you that the number of slaves would not be increased ? “§ We are unwilling to give any foreign holding na- tion those extraordinary and unequal privileges, greater than our own, which our forefathers gave to their breth- ren end companions in arms. A citizen of Missiseippi, with five slaves, bas virtually as many votes as four citi- zeos of New York. If Texas ever comes into this Union, no one of its citizens shall have, with our consext, more power than acitizen of our own State. “ But they err, who think that the annexation of Texas will not increase slavery and-the number of slaves. The annexation is preased upon us by a portion of the South as anew source of p ity for slave industry, and a new guarantee to their institutions. Do they not know their own interests bet‘er than we? Political economy and our own experience both teach usa diffrent leasow,— Slav. has increased in Virginia and the Carolinas since the annexution of Louisiana, Slave breeding is al- ‘ets Population ex- for its industry. increase the market and the value of the labor, is to increase the population. Nw law of politi- cal economy is more certain. ‘For these reasons we are firmly and unalteraply or wed to the annexation of Texas, in any shape in whi it has yet been offered tothe American people, But we cannot consent to see Whig candidates elected and Whig policy prevail in the general government. Nor shall that ever ples if any efforts of ours can prevent it. The great principles of our party were never more firmly rooted in the hearts of a majority of the Amer- ican people than at this moment, and if the elec: tion can be made to rest on them, we shall as- suredly prevail. How shall we separate the true isanes from the false? How to reconcile the conflicting wishes and duties which the error of the Baltimore Convention has created, is the question we have anxiously considered. ‘We see no means of doing #0, but to support the nomina- tions made at Baltimore, and at the same time promote the nomination of members of Congress opposed to this an- nexation. The President can dv nothing of himself, if the two House are of a different opinion. To this point, then, we invite your particular attention. You can, if you choore, effectually counteract the tendency to annexa- tion, by electing members of Congress opposed to it. You are about to elect thirty-four members of the lower House of Congress, and a State Legislature that will elect one member of the Se: If we might te allowed to counsel you at this crisis, we would do #0, and earnestly entreat you not to falter in your support of the Baltimore nominations, but at the same time to nominate for those elections no man who is committed to this scheme—this unwise, unjust, un-American scheme of aiding Texes to our dominions, without even a plausible pretext, with in- decent haste, regardless of treaties and consequences, with ita war, its debt, its slave institutions, and their preponder- ating political power. “ July 16, 1944.” It is proper to say thet Mr. Townsend, who was one of the signers of the circular, does not assent to so much of the above letter as refers to the question of slavery We think, in all the curiosities of politics, and Heaven knows this is saying a great deal—there cannot be found a more amusingly contradictory, cool, impudent, absurd, and whimsical§ document than this. In this strange epistle the democratic party are exhorted to put forth all their energies in order tosecure the return of a President in favor of Texas, and a House of Reprecentatives dead opposed to Texas. Suche truckling to party and kicking against party—such a scolding of the Bal- timore Convention, and yet firm resolution to sus- tain its action, is such a mass of contradiction and folly, as we have rarely, if ever, mét with. In one paragraph the writers of this precious epistle are perfectly scorching in their abuse of the Bajtimore nominations; in the next they swear they will sup- port the nominations at all hazards. Is itany won- der that in the hands of such a miserable, silly clique poor Mr. Van Buren was driven to his death 1 Quarantine ReGuLations.—We have received the following letter from Boston. It speaks for itself, and tnerefore comment is unnecessary. Pavition Houser, Boston, Aug. 17. I wish to call your attention tu an occurrence, as displaying the effects of our inconsistent and monstrous quarantine regulations. The brig R. de Zaldo, E. Kingsbury, master, from Vera Cruz, arrived at the Quarantine ground, New York, on the 24th ultimo. The captain was informed that he could not go up to the city within thirty days The vessel required coppering and painting. In two days the cargo was discharged; and on the 28th she set sail for Boston, where she arrived in (2 hours. She came directly to the city—has since been on the railway—been coppered and painted, and is ready to sail again. The effects of our quarantine laws are manifest. Our own me- chanics are »bliged to quietly witness them ; and the Boston mechanics are the coy pees besides the quarentine doctor, who enjoy the result. A New Yorkar. A Great Hav or Fist.—There was great sport yesterday on board the Thomas Salmond, on the Fishing Banks. Nearly 3000 fish were taken—such as porpoise, porgies, fine sea bass, &c., the greatest variety ever taken in the same time. The T. 8. goes again to-morrow, Thursday and Friday as per advertisement in another column. Og The excursion and chowder party, adver: tised yesterday for the 224 instant, by Steamboat Richmond, is postponed until the 27th inst. Pxuson DiscirLing.—Numerous complaints have been lately made on the conduct of the Keeper of the State Prison, representing it as being characterized by excessive severity, and an unfeeling use of cor poreal punishment. So loud were the public com- ments upon this topic, and it being one in itself which appeals to the tender feelings, that the jIn- spectors of the establishment very properly institu- ted an inquiry into the administration of the officer crimimated by those rumors. Althovgh @ portion of the evidence taken on that inquest is now before us, and that of a decidedly strong kind, we do not feel at liberty to join with those whe deprecate the keeper of the prison, as alone to blame in the mat- ter. It cannot be denied that Packard’s evidence goes to show that the treatment adopted towards Whiting was rigorous inthe extreme, and abhor- rent to the feelings of all who read it, except that class, and we believe such exists, who really are so constituted as tobe entirely unsusceptible of impressions from witnessing the agonizing torture endured by some of their fellow creatures too weak to resist temptation, or inflicted by others too strong to remember mercy, and contemn ven- gance. Now,we go us far as any other ia deplor- ing such scenes as have occasionally taken place in the State Prison, and of which the case of Whiting is an instance; but it is too much to infer that the olficer exceeded ‘he powers reposed in his hands. That adiacretion is left to him to inflict corporeal punishment, none will deny; but the evidence af- forded in this case does not prove that the conduct of the victim was not such as was contemplated in granting to the prison officer license to use the bloody cat o’ nine tails. Another question, howcver, and one of a much more grave nature, remains to be determined, and that is, 1s the law which grants such power to pun- ish and victimize, a wise or salutary one 1 Opinion is divided upon thut subject. There are those who deny that punishment is calculated in any case to reform; they contend that it is essentially vindictive in its intent, and therefore totally unfit to change the culprit; that lenity and compassion are alone adequate to soften and sooth the desperado, and lead him by example and the force of sympathy to respect and confide in, rather than hate and fear his fellows. One thing certain ly is obvious, and that i:, that the primary object of criminal law isto prevent rather than punish crime, and above all to protect society from the attacks of the vicious. Confinement secures the last effecta- ally—when the offender is incarcerated within the prison walls, the world without are as secure from his machinations, as though he were in eternity. There is no need of stripes or bruises as far as their safety is concerned; so that the only object that can remain to be accomplished by severity and cruelty is the amelioration of the victim. Upon this subject it is mot necessary to dwell, as it has been often discussed and with great effect in this country; so great in- deed as to modify in an important and grati- fying manner,the ferocious penal code of theBritish. Ia the case under consideration, we may ob- serve, that many deny the right or the legality of the use of the lash, by the keeper of the State Prison, and contend that the utmost that can be said in its favor, is the expediency of allowing in extreme cases the use of the lash to tame the re fractory, and assert the authority of the keeper, which is essential to the general safety and proper discharge of his responsible duties. Expediency isa flimsy argumentin any case, If the Jaw al- lowsao such power, it is both inexpedient and dis- graceful to tolerate such a case as that of Whi- ting—to wink at the laceration and gory wounds inflicted on a crazy simpleton, because the jailor thought 1t expedient to show his power, and make it felt. Whatever culpability exists rests not with the officer, but with the inspectors; and if the law does not warrant them in the use of the lash, they would be placed more in accordance with their deserts in experiencing rather than directing the application of the torturing implement. If any such thing be recognized by the law, the sooner such law is repealed the better, and it is for the people to see to it. Capital punishments are de- moralizing and bad enough, but punishments to whip 2 man out of existence piecemeal, at the in- stance of one or more petty tyrants, is execrable and diabolical to the last extreme. Whig Meeting in the Seventeenth Ward. Last evening there was a muster of the support- ers of Mr. Clay in the 17th Ward, at the Henry Clay House, at the corner of Avenue A and First street. There were some four or five musicians employed, one or two whig banners of the usual description displayed, end a live coon, with a hempen attachment to his neck, on the platform, whose scent was any thing but odoriferous, and consequently was very annoying this warm weather to those near him. Shortly after 8 o’clock, the chair was taken by Mr. Tomlinson, President of the Ward Clay Club, and the business of the meet- ing was commenced by singing— “Come, come, true whigs all, Come to the sound of your country’s call.” The Cnatrman then introduced to the meeting a young working man of the name of Christon ; and, in doing so, said that the working man and artizan was most interested in the questions to be decided at the ensuing election; and if they were to take the matter into their own hands, they were quite capable of judging tor themselves, and protecting their own interests, independent of all parties. Mr. Cuniston, @ young man of about 20 years of age then came forward and said, that every thing was owin; to the working men of this country ; and that the most important question to be decided at the ensuing election, was one wholly of bread. He then took a review of the eneral questions at present geeupying the a’tention of both political parties—the distribution of the public lands—the currency question—but said the great question of all was the tariff question. He then ent into a kind of historical account ot the present tariff, and spoke of the introduction of the compromise oct most dispara- gingly, and of Gen. Jackson, whom he designated aa the old dotard of the hermitege, who had done more injury to the country by this one act, than he had ever done good. The speaker then went on to reprobate his opponents, whose ranks he said he had but recently leit, and knew ali their working and cancussing ; and the means they took to mislead the people, but the people koew that they lied, and he wondered that the blood did no: trinkle down their rotten coeeks at their efrontery.— He then proceeded to t:1k of the question of the annexa- tion of Texas, and wished to know what portion of the people of this country ever asked for it, and said it waa only stock jobbers, owners of Texas land and bonds, who had sordid self-interest in view, that supported it. He then proceeded to speak in no measnred terms of ita au- thor, John Tylor, whom he designated the dispised of all parties. ‘Che only good arising from this annexation would be to annex a heavy debt to the country, and ex- tena the slave trade, by introducing five other slave States to the Union. He observed that Benton said that this Leap was only got up to dissolve the Union, and if ‘exas ever joined the Union, such would be the result.. hand cheers having been given for the speaker, he sat lown., The room, which is rather small, at this time became somewhat crowded, andthe heat almostunbearable. It was proposed, and in a short time carried into effect, that the meeting adjourn to the outside of the building, where a small platform, of two or three tables, was erected, pee ich, t which the speakers and officers teok their place, wh: together with the musicians and wingers, crowded it. At this time there were about 260 jons present. A tune or two, by the band, having been played, Mr. Collins sung arong, the burden of which was— “ Henry Clay, the bold and the true, We'll make him successor of Tippecanoe.” Several resolutions of the usual description, were then read and proposed to the agit | which were adopted. Mr. Van Waanen, the Poughkeepsie Blacksmith, waa introduced to the meeting. He imenced hy com, menting the working classes, and said that the questions at issue at the next election were such as affected them to the greatest degree. Hedid not wishto find fault with any closs of men for holding coy pectcolse Opinions, but reprobated the Locofocos for holding their’s, and asserted they were endeavoriog to mislead the ca, population of this country. He said that the Whig tariff of 1842 was the best thing that was ever passed for working ¢lass esof this country ; since that time every man ry properly remunerated for his labor; and that this mea- anre was an instence of what Te ee would be for the fature, if Henry chy wan ee which he wae certain of, to the office of dent. (Cries of “ Don’t iy wish you get it?’ “It is no Ge “It won't fit,” .) The speaker then follow the usual course of arguments on these ica, but owing to the want of accommodation for » We found it impos. sible to follow him farther. He sat down afier a somewhat i address amid three cheers. ne or two tunes were played, a song sung, and two or three speakers ‘observations, and th broke up after givi hh “yt giv “ihe at ow 4 Sitemptin amount of chesry fa Henry Clay, te,, ko. " Dr. Scongsny’s Lecturt.—We have in type a report of this gentleman’s interesting Lecture on Magnetism, which we are forced to defer until to, morrow. City Intelligence, Police je=-Ronveny or Joun Jacop Aston.— The city preg scat Pre erm 685 and 667 Broadway,wi usly ent on Thu night, Detweea oye, ten o'clock, and oliver pantl ed with gold, @ ble brooch pin, with the lutter G. en grav and ral other articles of jewelry, were si! jo reward 1# offered for the apprehension Of the thief or the recovery ot the stolen artic. Anornen Morven in ovr Stxeets.—Between the hours of twelve and one on Monday night, a colored man named William Livingston, » baiber by frade, recently at No. 9 Centre Market Place, was found dying in © street, near Centre. He soon afterwards died, and his body was taken to the watchhouse and examined ; when it was found that he had been stabded with a knite or dirk on the right side of the neck, the instrument ha- ving severed the carotid artery and terminating in the vertebr@ of the neck. A colored woman named Sarah Robinson, a mistress of deceased, who was with him in the early part of the eve was arrested ; and acoiored man named Aaron Cisco, , according to her statement, had been seen with him, was also wrtested by officers Cochran and Martin An inquest was held in the after- noon, which resulted in a verdict of death by person or hog uni nown. Cisco was then discharged, there 1g no testimony t him, and he being considered entirely innocent of the least participation in the affair. A colored man named Chai jrewn, supposed to be apara- mour of Sarah Robinson, the colored woman, has since been arrested at Jersey City, on suspicion of being the person who committed the murder from jealousy. Roperny or 4 Fauncn Coox—A few weeks since Victor Goudller, cook at Bonnard’s, No. 6 Nas:au street, Jost £000 francs in bank notes and gold, which were sup- poxed to have been stolen, and a Frenchman named Ed- ward Hillen, who hed been loitering about the premises, was suspected of the offence, On Monday night, efticer Burley received information relative to the whereabouts of Hillen, and succeeded in arresting him ut one of the corners of Murray street and Broadway. The money hus not been recovered. Sxutina Liquor on Suncay.—The several complaitts entered by an “Informer” named Hunt, against the Frank lin House, City Hotel, Blancard’s, Loy pes "4, Flor-nce’s, Vultee’s, and others, for ae Baeoe on Sundays, under a penalty of $260, were met by she presence of the par before Justic- Drinker, on Tuesday morning. Legal exceptions to the proceeding were taken by the counsel of Mr, Vultee, and the cases were postponed unt'l Thura- day morning, the 29th instant, at ten o’ciock. An affidavit had also been made by the informer, Hunt, against John P. and Joseph W. Howard. ‘he counsel of Joseph W. How- ard presented testi oony to sow that h was not the pro- poate the hotel where the liquor was sold, and he was iamissed, The affidavit of informer, Hunt, and the cir- cumstances attending the arrest of Mr. Howard, will be presented to the next Grand Jury for their action, Atremyrep Escare rrom ta City Prison —On Mon- day night Deputy Keeper Benjamin Sparks, while on duty in the. Cit, icon, heard a peculiar noise proceedin: from acell onthe second corridor, occu by Daniel Roach alias Nathaniel Rhodes, convicted of burglary in the first di and George Potter, charged with grand larceny. mediately placed himseli on the watch,and. perceived that a hole had been made through the outer wooden cell door,bysome instrument used by the prisoners inaide, which he saw protruding through the hole which they were attempting to enlarge fle then gave the alarm to the night watch and opened the cell door, exam- ined and searched the prieoness; but nothing was found except some strips of blanket that had probably been torn upto aid in their escape over the walls of the prison. On de Ring the yard at the rear of the cell window, a skeleton key was fonnd, made to open the door of the cell, as also several small files that had heen used to cut saw teeth in the knives th sent into them with their daily food. Wi: knives thus prepared they had separated the bolt of the iron inner cell door, which allowed them free access to work at the outer wooden one with their knives. iy had probably intended to have used the saw knives in separating the iron bars of one of the windows of the cor- ridory which would have admitted them to the yard, from whence they could have escared over the walls by means of their torn blankets. But a few minutes would have elapsed after the discovery by Dopaly Keeper Sparks, be- fore the hole in the cell door would have been made large enough to have allowed the prisoners to thrust one of their hands through and unlocked the door from the out- side with their skeleton key. They were immediately putinto separate cells and jroned for safe keeping. Fravp.--A young man named Thomas W. Francis, and Jobn Doe alias Hiram Youngs, who have recently been engaged inan intelligence office, or something of L kefcharactor, were arrested on’a charge of fraud, in ob- taining asmallsum of money from Leonard Lewis, on promise of giving him a situation. They were held to ail to answer. U. S. Marshal’s Office. Avo. 20—A complaint has been entered against Bremon pe “Armatia,” Capt. Kundson,which arrived at this port onjSaturday, with passengers, charging the Captain with havingtaken on board fifteen parengers more then is allowed by law. A penalty of $150 attaches for every senger taken on board any emigrant vessel more than prescribed by the statute. The captian of the Armatia ia charged with having overburt ened to the amount of fifteen passengers. The bringing to this port an access of passeng: endangers, according to the circumstances of the case, the forfeiture of the versel. The present case comes within the civil ju: iction of this court, Marlue Court. Ava. 20.—Reynolds vs. Nostrand and Curtis—In this case, noticed in yesterdoy’s Herald, the jury founda ver- dict for plaintiff; $65. Befora Judge Sherman. Isaac Chatterton vs. James German.—An action of as- sumpsit to recover $100, balance of account alleged to be Ane for work done as boss mason on two houses in 26th street, for defendant, on contract. The defence put in was that the work was not duly executed according to contract, and that a kind of doorway or hole was left in the partition between both houses by the plaintiff to fa- cilitate his operations in the execution of the work be- tween both houses. It was shown for the intiff that a roan was sent to the premises for the purpose of filling up the breach, but was prevented. The defe: further contended that thecontractor was bound to have fully executed the work so as to make the contract valid in law. Decision this forenoon. Amusements, Nipro’s.—Two laughable burlesques on the same evening.—The burlesque entitled * Stars at the As- tor,” was so enthusiastically received last evening, that the manager is compelled to repeat it this evening, to- gether with the farce called “ Aldgate Pump,” Mr. Mitch: ell appearing in both pieces. Eruiortan SERENADERS, PaLmo’s Orera Howse. —This company of celebrated vocalists as well as instrument: ‘Sppear to have no bounds to their attrac- tions, The first week of their appearance at Palmo’s eli- cited an applause, as well from the novelty of their sere- he skill of the artists, that exceeded all expecta- and their two last gape 8 have attracted eqnal attention this week. few nights more will con Glude their engagement. Et 0G- MADAME NINON DE L'ENCLOS.—Many of our readers have doubtless become familiar with thé fact that Madame Ninon de L’Enclos was, at the patriarchal age of eighty, the possessor of beauty which absolutel outshone that of the fairest among her youthful attend- Many, indeed, have looked upon this part of his- fabulous ; but itis net so. Medical science has led. the true! secret of her wondrous charms. Her skin was infantile in its softness, and entirely free from blemish, tan, freckles, or eruptions. Dr. ¥ Krux Gov- naun’s Italian Medicated Soap will effect all this! The hair of Ninon de L’Enclos was jetty and glossy as the ra- yen’s wing. Govraup’s Grecian Hair Dye will perform this office en red, grey, or white hair, in’a short time. The upper lip of De L’Enclos, notwithstanding her great age, was amooth as that of a new-born babe. Dr G’s ‘oudre Subtile in warranted to eradicate superfluous hair from any part of the human frame! ‘The lips of Ninon were like a parted cherry, an! her cheeks like the damask rose, Gourund’s Liquid Vegetable Rouge will impart 0 color (delicate or deep, as may be desired.) which is abso. lutely immovable by rubbing. Ergo—Dr. Gounavp can brbagih= | NinonjDe.L’Enclos to any extent. This is not the logic of the schools, but absolute, undeniable facts. Bewane or Counterreits.—Parchase only at Dr. F.F. Gouraud’s Depot, 67 Walker street, lat store FROM Broadway—all preparations for the -ame object, sold elze- where, being baseimpositions. Agents,74 Chesnut st! Philadelphia; Tousey, Rochester; Wade, dru; Utica ; Bull & Ballus; Troy ; Pearce, (late Guthrie) Al bany ; Storrs, Indson ; Gray, Poughkeepsie; Jordan, 2 Milk street, Boston; Carleton, Lowell; Myers, New Haven ; Ferre, Middletown ; Greene & ‘orcester 5 Bull, Hartford. 0G CONNEL’S MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR — ‘The marvellous cures which have been wrought by this all-healing ointment, and the almost incredible amount of Festi which has been relieved by it, are too well known by the public to admit of any doubt of the wonder- fal properties of this article in subduing all pain or suf- fering from burns and scalds, and always healing in an incredible short time, and ne leaving any scar. If ap- lied to broken limbs, they heal without pain or soreness. It is sure to cure eyes that have been sore and inflamed for years. By it old scars are removed, end con- tracted cords are relaxed. It reduces swellings, and stops mortifications. It heals every species of wounds, both old sores and new, and humors cf every description are cured by it. Hundreds in this city and in all parts of the Union, wherever this salve ia known, now stand ready to testi- fy to its astonishing effect in removing all pain almost immeaiately upon its ae, No famiiy should ever be without this salve, Id only Courtlandt street. 0g- COMSTOCK’S SARSAPARILLA FOR THE crofulous diseases, salt rheum, bil nd all diserganizations of the vital ays- tem, Sold at 21 Courtlandt street. Price 60 cents per bottle, or $4 per dozen. 0@- COCKROACHES AND BED-BUGS-—Saunholtz’s Roach Bane will baniah these vermin from every house where it js used. Sold at 21 Courtlandt street. phenome’, id Medea FT ea hh ae Kor the eure of primary or sec mdary and all affections produced by injudisious Reet sary. The great advantages possessed! y this powerful iterative over all other preparations for the cure of By- ahilis, is, that while cu the disease it improves the sonstitution, whilat_ merot erally leave a much worso than the one it is administewed for, The vest recom: mn We con give oF that it is now oxtonsively ibed by the medical (acuity, who for oe mercury the only cure for those com. laints, Sold, in single bottles, $1 each ; in cases of halj 4 ed, anit sent ty’ all parts of the inion.” Office of {ike College of Medicine and Pharms. sy, 05 Nogeau street. W. &. RICHARDSON, M D., Agent Q@- SURELY THERE IS NO GREATER PLEA: eureto@ nt than that of being able to give relief to @ child ‘ing with any complaint ; but when we roflect thet summer complaints in children, cholera infan- heretofore considered uncurable,can at once be cur by BERNARD'S DIARRHGA MEDICINE, how thankful should all be that such a remedy exists. Parents ‘anit heads of families are advised to call and see the evi. pi ny be of this esken ate nad proprietor Loe Mees id after have matter,they will provide bottle. for 97 Nassau street, Now York Piles, erranted to cure in every 6 2) c 1AM AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT AGENTS ot ed stan thronghout the United States, mothe sale of BLACKWELL'S ANT-ACRID » TINCTURE 0: SCOTCH RENOVATOR. Terms plying to KR. 8, Bernard, 97 Nazeau general authorized agent for the Uni R. 8. BERNARD'S DIARHHOA MEDICINE for the cure of Diarrha@a, Summer Complaints in children, Cholics, Cramps, &e., Legieety 97 Nassau street. Drug- ‘ists will be supplied on li terms. etfects of Preneres! disease, after being ipto ution by Unekiliul practitioners o: quac! some sort, ae pain in head and joints, scurf, scabs the head and neck,and other parts, eating ulcers, and other deplorable symptoms, ‘Those that have unfortunately caught this di-case or inherited it from 1 parents, Cars receive no greater blessing thau the asaty that a ra~ dical cure can be performed PY, the nse of afew bottles of DR. BLACK WELUR ANTACRID TINCTURE and SCOTCH RENOVATOR, and in the woful condition: that disease has reduced him, we hero offer a ms whioh, without hazarding his’ ify, or ruming his consti- tution, will infallibly restore him to his pristine health and vigor, and to the full enjoyment ofall the pleasures of life, r= the severity of his distemper has long de- rived him, 3 R. 8. Bernard, 97 Nassau street, New York, is the only authorized agent in the United States. A WORD TO ide ee ee Pro- rietor of the Hunterian Dispensury, No. vision at., Uithes the affiicted to understand that the celebrated Dr. Hunter's Red Drops is warranted to cure in any and all cases of disease of a privatenature. Accomfpanymg each vial is a comprehensive treatise, explaining every stage of this fearful disorder, so that ® person with the most limited education can understand Any n buying this medicine will be attended to natil a perfect and last ing cure can be made, which generally occnpies, from 3 to 8days. Price $1 por vial; which ia warrented to cure in any case, no matter how long standing, or how deeply seated in the system, or no charge. Open at all hours, and the Doctor always in attendance. Thin medicine can be obtained in Albany at No. 31, Lydius atreet, only, but is not to be had in Buffalo or Rochester genuine. Ladies, ladies, lovely face With yellow necks and yellow faces. Don’t use common chalk—it looks bad ; it injures the skin, and makes it look yellow. ‘Try the Spanish Lily White; it gives the faceor neck a pure, lifelike alabrster whiteness. Sold at the sign of the! American Eagle, Chatham st., 323 Broadway, and 139 Fulton st., Brookly: 0G- “SHERMAN’S POOR MAN’S PLASTERS” have cured, in a short space of time, more cases of weak backs and rheumatism than any other remedy which has ever been discovered, So great has their om tio be- come that they are now acknowledged to the best. strengthening plasters in the world. Beware of a spuri- ous article, which many druggists attempt to sell, which bears the name, but hag not the signature of the Doctor printed on the back. Allthe genuine plasters have the “fac simile” of the Doctor’s name. Remember this. Dr. Sherman’s warehouse is 106 Nassau street. Agents --227 Hudson atreet, 168 Bowery, 77 East Broadway, 86 William street, and 139 Fulton street, Brooklyn. g- A REMEDY FOR DEAFNESS.—Thoastonishing auccess that has followed the use of Dr. McNair’s Acous- tic Oil, has gained for it a reputation never before equal- led. Numerous cases have come to our knowledge where this article has cured total deafness of long standing. Mr. Robert Ca: iter, No. 440 Monroe street, as every one ac- denies with him knows, was so deaf afew weeks since, thatit was with the greatest difficulty any person could converse with him. has had hishearing entirely restored, before even using the whole of one dask of this oil. Any one who disbelieves this, may inquire of Mr Carpenter and he will confirm these facts Numerous other cases of the good effects of this oil are datly reported; in fact, it always relieves and removes all pains, buzzing noises inthe ear, &c. Sold by Comstock & Co., 21 Courlandt street. 0G- A FINE ASSORTMENT OF COLOGNE AND IMPORTED BAY WATER, is now offered very low by Mesers. Comstock & Co, No 21 Courtlandt street. Quart bottles 75 cents. HA! HA! HA! HA! HA !—An old man’s advice to his ecenomical friend. Hear him. “ Sir, [am disgusted with you and your family. You are rich ; your children amiable ; but look at their faces covered with e1 and their fine shaped necks ‘ yellow as a guinea, and you have the folly to tell me that your hands chepped. Why, zounds! one single cakeof the wonderful Joner* Italian Chemical ised? would rid zou of all your com- plaints, make your children’s necks as smooth and as white as alabaster, cure all their pimples, blotches, salt rheum, erysipelas, sun-burn, tan, morphew, and almost make your old frizzled fuce young again.” ‘Hold hold! Whore shall I get it?” ‘Why, at the sign of the Ameri- can Engle, 82 Chatham st. or 828 Broadway, N. Y., or 139 Fulton st., Brooklyn” Lives there a man with soul so dead Who hath not often—often said, I wish I hed upon my head ‘A splendid head of hair. All can have it for three shillings. One 8 shilling bot- tle of Jones’ Coral Hair Restorative has often given a besa eel head of hair to those who never thought to pos- sess It gives the hair such a delicious, oft, dark, silky feel- ing and appearance, and will not dry on it like other pre- parations, but keep in order for days together by one op- plication. It clears the hair of dandruff, it stops it falling off, forces it to grow, &c. Sold at 82 Chatham st. and 323 Broadway, N. Y., or 189 Fulton st. Brooklyn. SM PRIVATE MEDICAL AID.--The memoers of the New York College ci Modicino and Paarmacy, is returning the public tianke for the liberel support they bave received in tae eitorts to “stppress quackery,” ceg leave to state that their particular attention continias to be directed to all diseases of a private nuture, and from the great improvements lately made in the putacipal hios- pitals of Europe in the treatment of those dtsvases, shoy ton coutdentiy offer to persons requiring medical aid ad- vantages not to be met with in any instiintion tn tho ‘onntry, either public or private. ‘The* earment of th oliege issuch as to insure successin -very case, and staliy different fiom that vernicione practice of ruining che constitution with mercury, and in mostenres leaving vaze much worsethan the original. Oue of the mem: of the Cr e for many years connected with ths iaclpal noceitats ‘of Europe attends daily for a. consulta on from 9 08 P.M Terms—Aidvice and medicine, §> Acure gusrantesd Lavonrant ro Country Invattps.—Persons livi in tho country and not finding it convenient to attend per- sonal cin have forwarded to them o chest containing all medicines requisite to periorm a perfect cure py stoting their case explicitly, together with all bo bon oan time ci sontraction and treatment received elsewhere, ii any nd enclosing $5, post paid, addrosaed to W. 8. WICHARDSCN, M.D. Agent. Ovice and Conaulting rooms of the Collega, i Nassan rest, 0@- VELPEAU’S SPECIFIC PiLLS FOR THE CURE of Gonorrher, Gleet, and all mosupurnient dischwges irom the urethra. Taese pills, prepared hy the New York College of Medicine and Phormocy, established forthe suppression of quackery, mar be relied on as the moat edy and effectual remedy for the above complaints.-- They aro guaranteed to cure reecat caaes in from three $> five days, and possess a greater power over obstinate discharges anu chronic gieet, thon any other preparetion at present known, removing the disease without confae ment from bueiness, tainting the bresth or disagreeing wita the stomach. Prico $1 per box. Sold at the Ottice of the College ot Pharmacy end Me ficine, 96 Nessau street. W. 5. RICHARDSON, M.D. Agent THE CONCENTRATED EXTRACT OF SAR SAPARILLA, GENTIAN AND SARSAFHAS, prepared by the New York Collage of Medicine and Pharmacy, es- tablished for the suppression of quackery. This refined ind highly concentroted extract, posses: all the puri. tying qualities and curative powers of the above herbs. is confidently recommended by the College, os infinitely superior to any extract of Sarsaparilia at present belore the public, and may be relicd on as a certain remedy for ldiseases arising irom an impure state of the blood, such as acroiula, salt-rheum, ringworm, blotches or pim- ples, ulcers, pain in the bones or joints, nodes, cutaneous aruptions, ulcerated sore throat, or any disease arising ‘rom the secondary efecta of syphilis or an injudicious ave of rye Sold in single Bottles, at. . ..-.s.00. To cents sack. «in Cases ot half-a-dozen Bottles, $3 50 a vd one dozen “6.00 Cases forwarded to all. of the Union. N.B.—A IST, liberal discount to wholesale purchassra a Office of the Co) 95 Nassau street. |. RICHARDSON, M. D., Agent. ixge CONSTITUTIONAL DEBILITY CURED.—The ‘onic Mixture, peerel § the College of Medicine and Thermacy of the city of New York, w coufidently re commended for all canes of debility produced by secret in daigence or excess of any kind. it is av inveluabie rene dy for impotence, sterility, or is depend ‘on mal-formation.) 3 jingle bottles $1 eoch ; cases cf halfa dozen $6; care- tally packed and sent to all ‘a of the Union. Ollice ot the College of Medicine ond Pharmacy 96, Noannn atrent WR PHAR ORON, MD Keont, MONEY MAKKET: Tuesday, August 20—6 P. M. There was a slight improvement in stocks to-day. At the Old Board Long Island went up 2 per cent; Farmers’ Trust,}; Norwich and Worcester, 1; Canton, }; Erie Railroad, 4; North American Trnst,4; Indiana de- clined }; Harlem,}; United States Bank, }s Illi- nois and Ohio clored firm at yesterday's prices. At the New Board Long Islond improved 1} per cent; Canton, }; Norwich and Worcester, }; Erie Railroad, 3. There were no sales of flinois—49 were offered. The sales were not very I at either board. The weather is so very hot that nearly all operations in every thing are suspended. Foreign exchange continues in very limited demand.-- ‘Thete will not be much enquiry untila day or two pre- vious to packetday. We quote prime bills on London, at 9§ a9] percent premium. On Paris, 6f. 250 Sf. 29) There is very little doing in domestic exobanges. We annex a table giving the current quotation:. ANGR, AvavsT 2, ie ar 20, 1044 jachicola, lobile, Mont scaloosay* ew Crean Quotations ror Srecix, Am, Gold ol ing” ai pr Aoltan, $1 oe ‘on eet ston 100%4u a : 18 50 aun fold 100 al » Patriot, 15 90 al6 00 RE iss a ey gure | a ale. Nepcletee™” $0 Som »