The New York Herald Newspaper, August 25, 1844, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. ——————eyy New York, Sunday, August 25, 1844, = ————— American Reputation Abroad. As we anticipated, on the reception im Europe ot the accounts of the riots in Philadelphia, and the bloody massacre of the Mormons ia Illinois, the Englich journals teemed with violent denunciations of the institutions of this country, and i!l-concealed joy, at what was regarded as the evidences of our demoralization and disorganization. The Briush journalists loudly proclaim the utter inadequacy of of our constituted authorities to preserve peace and order, and appear very much delighted at the pros- pect of the downfall of American institutions. Ali this is very natural and only whatwas to be ex- pected. {c is very true that the outbreaks ia Phi'adelphia afforded melancholy evidence of the predominance of a spirit of mobocracy over law and order, but in some of the circumstances attendant on these very events, there was much that had a tendency to as- sert the supremacy and power of our popular insti- tations. The prompttude with which the citizen troops from the rural districts proceeded to the city of Philadelphia, and the speedy success with which their efforts to restore peace and order were crowned, discovered very clearly that we have within us, a power more than sufficient, in any emergency, to vindicate the laws, and effectually suppress the outburst of domestic treason to the free institutions of the country. But it is, we need hardly say, absurd to tike the case of the Phila- delphia riots as a sufficient proof of the in- ability of the lawfully constituted authorities throughout the land, to preserve the public peace, and the security of our institutions. That was but an isola’ed instance of the bad re- sulis of inefficient and inadequate municipal go- vernament. In New York, deficient as itis in a proper poliee system, such outbreaks could not have occurred. Here, the mob never could have so insolently put the authorities at defiance. The case o: the Philadelphia riots was like that of “the Lord George Gordon riots,” in London, or the “* Porteous mob” in Edinburgh, an illustration of the weakness and uselessness of a corrupt, vacillat- ing, and powerless municipal government; and threatened no more danger in itself tothe security of the republic, than the other ocenrrences just al- luded to, did to the general safety of the British empire. But American reputation abroad has not suffer- ed so much by those riots, as it has for years past by the vile conduct of the party newepapers of the United States. This is the proper quarter to which we should direct our attention in investigating the sourecs of the bitter attacks on the character and working ef American institutions, which appear from time to time in the journals and reviews pub- lished in Great Britain. And crrtainly every can- did and impartial mind must admit that these par- tizan prints present this country in the most aespi- cable light. Their vile personal slanders—their vulgar abuse—their ceaseless malignity, attacking both the living and the dead—their degradation of of the liberty of the press—mnst of necessity pro- duce in Europe an impressionexceedingly injurious to the reputation of this country. We have given our readers a number of specimens of the manner in which the party journals of both the great do- minant factious are conducting the present Presi- dential contest. What an idea must thus be con- veyed to the Enropean public’ of the purity of our public men, and the decency of our political con- flicts. And yet these very papers—the Courier & Enqui- rer, for instance, which calls the President of the United States ‘fa jackass,” “a filthy animal,” are constantly in the habit of calling out against this journal as the vilifier of the American character and American institutions... The public, however, have been of late gradually coming to a knowledge of the truth in this matter. Intelligent and impar- tial men—th+ men who really honor and revere the glotious institutions of the country, have had their eyes fully opened to the manner in which the vile tools of faction have been bringing the nation- al character into disgrace. They see that the la- borious efforts of these partizan prints to convince the civilized world that the people of the United States are at present engaged ia a violent conflict for the election of one or two of the greatest mis- creants to be found within our borders, are not exactly the best means of exalting the national reputation, Treatment or Lunatics iN ENGLAND AND THE Unitep Strates.—Our last London files contained areport of the very interesting speech delivered in the British House of Commons by Lord Ashley, on his motion for an inquiry into the treatment of lu- natica in the United Kingdom. ‘This is the noble- man, as many of our readers will recollect, who distinguished himself by his philanthropic labors in procuring the “short-time factory bill,” and more recently by his exposure ot the shocking barbarities and cruelties perpetrated in the coal mines of Great Britam. In his new effort for the \melioration. . the condition of his unfortunate tetlow-beings, who have been deprived of reason, his Lordship has indeed *‘added another leaf to his chaplet,” and it is proper that his benevolent efforts should be made known all over the world. The condition of the lunatics confined in asy- Jums in Great Britain, was indeed most deplorable in all cases, till very recently. The private asy- lume, before they were opened to the visitation of the proper authorities, were the scenes of barburi- | tiea, at the recital of which the blood runs cold.— Even now, as Lord Ashley has shown, the prompt and efficient interference of the legislature is ab- solutely necessary in order to correct the gross abuses which exist in the management of lunatic asylums. In this country we are, generally speak- ing, ceriainly far before Great Britain in the treat- ment and management of the insane. Several of our asylums, that at Hartford, torinstance, are mo- dels of such institutions, being conducted with hu- manity, skill and success. Mormow Arratns.—We have received intelli- gence trom Nauvoo to the 5th inst. All was very quiet there then. It appears that the reports of the reappearance of | Joe Smith and the appointment of his son as pro- phet are all false, and originated in a desire to in- jure the Mormons abroad. Sidney Rigdon had returned to Nauvoo from Pittsburg, and preached to the people on the 4th inst. In consequence of the death of Samuel Smith, Joe’s brother, since the murder of the pro- phet, Sidney Rigdon will be chosen Patriarch of the Mormon flock. He is their master spirit, and will make a shrewd and energetic leader, There are five Widows of the Smith family now living in Nauvoo ; the mother of all, and the late wives of Joe, Hiram, and their two brothers, Accessions to the Mormon strength continues to be quite large. In Nauvoo the usual activity is apparent, and the Temple is steadily going up in its unique form andshape. Itsstyle of architecture is of the pure Mormon osder. All that are now wanted in Nauvoo are afew manufacturers. Anoruer Fing Excursion.—A delightful excur- sion by the steamboat Thos. Salmond, 1s offered to the public thie day and to-morrow. To that part of our community who cannot spare the time any ether day, it affords them a rare opportunity 10 onjoy a beautiful sail down the Bay, with bracing sea air and fine sea bathing. The boat makestwo trips each day, as per advertisement. A chowder will be served up from 12 to 6, P. M. New Yor Protage.—The Pilot boat Joseph N. Lord, has, since the Ist instant, boarded out of ight of land, and brought sately into port, thirty- ae vessels, of which twenty-eight were shins— Lis is What we call good success, Tue oS aND THe ‘ Navives.”—The de- mMocrats out west are using with great energy the movement of the ‘matives” for the purpose of stimulating the natutalized voters into zealous sup- port of Polis and Dalles. The following address issued by the demograts of Chicago, Iilingis, is a sample of the manifestoes issuing from the loco- foeo camp in all quarters:— To oun Gensan Weciow Crrizess —We address our- selves to you regarding the political question combined with the next ewctioa for Stte and County officers, to take place on the first Monday of August ‘Phe democrats in this county Lave proposed the ful- lowing men as candidates tor the approaching election (Here follow the nam o@ of their canditates.) Germans, you have qnit your tatherleud, soughtand found a home inthe United States, avd we ave convinced of your determination to mainiain the prowl name of “the Jand of the free and the home of the brave.” Arouse, then, aioue and draw round the flag of de mocracy. Your bitter enemies the whigs, tried to deprive you of the right of voting end the fit o/ pre- emption, Men, who despise youen account of the Jaud of your birth, sre now making busy preparations for car rying through their old dectorations: er scheme, that but the rich aud well born are able to take a share ia the gov. croment Whatasbamelul doctrine. The democrats re- ject them ; they proclaim equal and strict justice to all Tospread such principles, we recommend the above named men for your suppurt. German-, do not allow the whi They would take euch measures interests in the couutry. Rally Remeniber the fiest. Monday of whigs that you are freemen. ‘There is no doubt that this system of tacties will aid the democratic cause materially,not only in the west, but throughout the Union. The Catholics have « very large vote in this region, and certainly the whigs cannot now intngue for it with the same success as under the regeme of the small potatoe O'Connell—Ex-Governor Seward. to re thir State. wouid injure the best round the democracy August, aud show these ARE We NEVER TO Have A Porice t—It actually seems as if the rogues and ruffians of the city had conspired to shame the new corporation out of their &ross neglect of duty and infidelity to their solemn promises. Not a day passes over our heada that we do not hear of some outrege oy daring robbery.— We think that the highway robbery of Mr. Pow- ell, in Fulton street, the other night, must have thoroughly alarmed every one. Here, in the very centre of the city, in one of our chief streets, and within afew yards of Broadway, at no very ad- vanced period in the night, a gentleman is knock- ed down and kicked till he is left insensible, by three roffians—his watch stolen, his pocketsrifled —and he left for dead, without the slightest chance of assistance from the watchmen. Aud then, as if to discover still more clearly the unprotected con- dition in which the livesand property of the citizens has been left, these same ruflians are found burgla- riously entering the house of Dr. Fawcett, in which Mr. Powell had taken refuge, and, on the seizure of one of them, who was caught in the act by Mr. M’Oran who fortunately discovered him, a despe- rate comflict takes place in the street between the robber and his captors, and is continued for a quar- ter of an hour—and yet no watchman makes his appearance, and at last the ruffian is lodged in the Tombs by the gentlemen themselves. All this certainly discovers a shocking and alarming state of affairs in this city. If it do not convince any ene of the utter absence of all pro- tection for the lives and property of the citizens, nothing can. Murder—highway robbery—burglary —outrages of all descriptions are committed in our strects at all hours of the mght—rogues are released on straw-bail, or walk quietly out of prison—and yet the ‘‘native” corporation talk of their city re- forms--their vast.and incrensing efforts for the pub- lic good. Out upon such impudence! Tue Garnerina at Nasavinun.—A Nashville correspondent of the Albany Argus, thus describes the state of political feeling at the West, &c.:— The political excitement here is beyond parallel. It goes go tur as to tinge social intercourse, Both parties get up uniform ‘military companies, regulariy trmed ond equipped, composed exclusively of either whigs or democruts,' The meetings conaequently will present @ new and imposing fvature. On the 1th, some 300 of these companies from Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama (chiefly) ure expected here—all in uniform, ench with their band of music, and numbering several thousand men. Their names ‘ere peculiar, * Hickory Buds,” Hickory Shoot on Huntors,”'! Tovas Va. Junteors,” “Strait Outs,” &¢,&e. The “Texas Volun teers” are the most formidable in numbers. Tu prevent collision between the respective parties, it has been er- Tanged between the leading men on each side, that the dei ocrats shull have this week to themselves, and the whigs that following ; in the course of which (on the 21st) they bold their great western convention bere, and expect besides others, Prentiss of Mixs., Crittenden of Ky., Pres- ton of S. ( orwin of Ohio, & who had accepted, » Sc, With us, it seems that Woodbury, has written excusing himself on the score of enguge. ments in his own state. McDnftie was at the last ac- counte detained at home by, sickness. Gen. Cass is on his way, with Dr. Duncan. Mr. Tibbetts, of Ky., Norvell, ot , and a large suite. Senator Walker, of Miss , C. C. Clay, of Ala., W. T. Colquitt, of Ga, Thomas F. Mar- shall, of Ky.. Dr. Duncan, of Ohio. Gen. Cass and Gunse- voort Melville, of New York, are desigaated as speakers, Nashville is already full. The public houses can ac- commodate no more The democratic private houses are all thrown open, and many of the whigs have done th: same, On the ground selected for the conveution, tents have been erected which will accommodate ten thousand men. Tables extending in united langth a mile and @ quarter, have been put up, capable of dining seven thous and atonet me, Northern Alabama is coming here «l- most en masse, Norther Mississippi too. The democrats of Kentucky will lend an efficient aid, From Cincinnati two steamboats, chartered for the purpose, will arrive to- day. From Louisville srveral. ¥rom Memphis and St Louis also, It will be the great democratic gathe of the year. Itis anticipared that at least six thous: Ja diew and sixty thousand men, will be on the ground. The convention will continue three days; and to crown all, Gen. Jackion, if bis strength will permit, will undoubted: ly be present. This must certainly have been a tremendous gathering of the bone and sinew of the Southwest. A few days will bring us the accounts of the pro- ceedings. We had a special reporter on the ground who will give a graphic account of the scene and all that transpired. Wanpznrine Orators.—Philosopher Greeley has not, it senme, the whole field to himself. A for- midable rival has made his appearance in Western New York. He thus abnounced himself to the good people of Syracn: NOTICE! We announce the public arrival of MAJOR CHARLES J. WARNER, or more familiarly known as DAVID CROCKETT, 24, Western Author, He wili deliver a speech in favor of the | close of the box office. MILL BOY OF THE SLASHES, An Essay on EDUCATION. anda ehort lecture on MATRIMONY ! In the Grove on Foote strect,on Saturday, Aug. 3d, at 4o’clock P. M. ‘The ladies are particularly invited to attend, something relating to their inte: «sts will be presented, Syracuse, Saturday, Jug. 3d, 1944. Dr. Larpyen’s Sunscription ENreRTAINMENTS az Paumo’s.— The desire of the public for these entertainments was evinced by the deffiand for subscription tickets yesterday. A large portion of the lower part of the house was engaged before the Those who desire to se- core places for the series will do well to apply to- day, as the lower part will probably be filled be- tore the afternoon. From Sr. Domixeo.—By the Oralloo, Captain Lutkio, in 12 days, we have our correspondent’s letter from Cape HMaytien. Its contents will be tound of no email interest. Ties, AUg 9, 1844.—We have no political « in this part of tne island of late. The tem. porery ‘ Conncil of State” has been dissolved, the pro- ject of dividing the isiand into States given up, and the government istow, in all reepects, with the exception that there are no municipslitiew, the same as before the late revolution, Port au Prince bring the capital of the north, west aud south. Inthe Spanish part there is still trouble, At Santiago they have raised the Haytien flag again, and are desirous of a reunion. At Port au Piaty they stili sustain the Dorivican flog, and the authoriti there have arranged the basis ot a treaty with the French, by which the latter are to receive a patent of che mines of Sumana, for a term of years, with the righ: Z gauing on the surrounding territory, fer $2,500,c00 pavinh, Chi. treaty ie not likely to go into effect, as fon ofthe in 11) expec vasly »biain @ foouing. 1 oa ren skirmishing at Sar wig arrived he ith upwa large por tants are jealous of foreign interference 1 the consequences should the Frenel: sland. A majority also is oppon Huytiens. ‘There has been som ago, hod about two weeks since, rom Porto Plata, under the Danish eg hundred piscengors, who had beet or hold th on emselves In readinets to are now on atour through North, and are expected hore in the couru orten days, The market is dui for Amevicnn produce, and. coffee higher than at any time for sme. yosts vant, a cee tabor wax withdrawn trom it by the late troubles, that & consi lerable portion of the last crop has been loat. The wriges has ranged during tho Inst week from 18% to 14} and is now at (ue former. Hiles 28 (0 25; Logwood $9 to $10 per Vi. Spanish douloons $49 u 60 currency... Phila U.,SAG@asette, Aug. 24, and among them were a ¢onsiderable number of lacies, who came to cheer them with their pre- sence. At the parade last evening there were five orsix hundred persons present, and among them we observed several members of the Brooklyn Light Guard, and other companies, us well as some of the most respectable of the in- habitants of our sister city. After the parade, a premenade was formed, and the sparkling eyes and smiling faces. of the fair visitors were in happy unison with the bright uniforms of the military. Dodsworth’s Cornet Band was in at- tendance, and enhvened the seene with several pieces of music performed in good sty'e. Re- freshments were bountifully supplied by the gallant corps to their fair visitors and others. These thiugs were enjoyed for some time when night be- gan to throw ler sable mantie around, and intimated the approach of the bour for departure; but, not- withstanding, many still remained enjoying the evening breeze and sweet ‘converse until rather a late hour, so much 60 as to render it doubtful whether the company could strike their tents and march to their homes ere the Sabbath broke upon them, in prefereuce to which the gallant comman- der declared he would remain in camp until Mon- day morning. The rations supplied while on the ground was of the most ample description, at a very reasonable cost, aud did the caterer, Mr. Miller, great credit. On the previous day we omitted to mention the presence of the Brooklyn Fusileer Guards, under the command of Capt. Sprague, who had with them ten pieces of artillery. A number of the members of the Brooklyn Light Guard somewhat relieved their companions in arms, the Brooklyn City Guard, by keeping guard for them at their en- campment during the early part of the night of the first day. Thus we hope it will ever be with our noble defenders, ready to assist one another in the hours ot fatigue or danger. Heattu, Comrort anp Preasure.—These are the three essentials necessary to make life what it was intended to be by its giver. There are few cities or towns in this country or any other, where these great enjoyments may be obtained to the fullest extent at a very moderate outlay of time and money. There is the beautiful establishment at Striker’s Bay, within about half an hour’s ride of the city, where every enjoyment that makes life valuable can be obtained. Then there 1s that splendid establishment on the Bay side of Staten Island, near the Narrows—the Clifton House, where every thing that is lovely in scenery and air may be partaken of tothe fullest extent ; and there areseve- ral other equally delightful spots on the same island. Then for a more extended trip, there 1sthe Cottage onthe Cliff, or the Great Falls on the Passaic, where the lovers of the sublime and beautiful may amply enjoy themselves. For the lovers of angling, there is the Angler’s Retreat, on the banks of the East River, in Williamsbug, where they imay re- ly upon every attention being paid to their wants and wishes, in a style that the worthy host, Rayner, so well knows how to do. These are places where the curse of rowdyism hes not yet reached—and it is tojbe hoped never will. Would that we could say as much of equ lly pleasant spots still nearer out homes; but thanks to the authorities, we cannot. Then as to excursions, a single glance at our paper will show numbers of them, to all parts—north, east, west, and south; by railway, steamboat, or omnibus; on the most reasonable terms. Indeed, such are the facilities afforded for rational and ex- hilarating enjoyment, that there are few who can- not, to some extent or another, partake of it, and to those who are pent up in close workshops, or in offices, cr nailed to the counter, for six days out of seven, it must be truly valuable, Mr. Cray on Doetiine.—The following rather interesting letter from Mr. Clay has just appeared. We do not believe that it requires any commentary, as it very lucidly speaks for itself:— Asuvanp, August 1, 1844. Genriemen,—I duly received your letter of the 15th ultimo, on the subject. of dueliing, and £ ap- preciate fully the friendly, pious and patriotic mo- tives which prompted you to, address it to me. Pernicious as the practice undoubtedly is, I hope you will excuse me when [ say that there are other questions in our public affairs, of much higher and of more general importance. ‘The victims, or vo- taries of that practice are but few in number, and bear no comparison with the immense number of sufferers from the rejection of wise measures of national policy, or the adoption of those of an op- posite character 1 expressed, in strong terms of condemnation, m: opinion against duelling in a letter which Tad. dressed to. my constituents, in March, 1824, which isto be found in the published collecuon of my speeches. Again, within a few years past, I gav- evidence of my strong disapprobation of it, by voting, in the Senate of the United States, for the bill for suppressing duelling in the District of Co- lumbia. Woh these proofs of my sentiments, I think, gentlemen, you ought to he satisfied. But you ask me whether, if | were challenged to fight a duel, 1 would reject the invitation? Considering my age, which is now past 67, ! feel that I should expose myself to ridicnte if 1 were to proclaim whether I would or would not fight a duel. It is certainly one of the most unlikely events thatjcan possibly be ima- gined, and | cannot conceive a case in which I should be provoked or tempted to go to the field of combat. But, as 1 cannot toresee all the contin- gencies which may possibly arise, in the short rem- nant ot my life, and for the reason which [ have already stated, of avoiding any exposure of myself to ridicule, I cannot reconcile it to my sense of es to make a declaration one way or the other, You have, gentlemen, done me somé, but not full justice, in respect to the affair of the Jamented Cilley. ‘When I first obtained any knowledge of his difficulty with Mr. Graves, I did not think that there was the smallest occasion for a combat be- tween them. | believed, from the first, that the matter would be amicably accommodated; to that end all my exertions were directed. I did not know that it was not accommodated until the day when, and after the parties went out to fight On that day I was confined to my room, by illness, and it was altogether accidental, that I obtained information that the parties had gone out. But 1 was neither informed as to the plan, nor the hour of ther meeting. Contrary to the impression which you entertain, I did advise the employment of the police to arrest the parties and to prevent the duel. The constables accordingly went out in search of them, but like myself, being ignorant of the time and place of their meeting, they mistook the route, and failed in the accomplishment of the object. If you would read attentively the whinle of my correspondence with Mr. Wise, to which you have referred, you will fiad that it sustains the preceding statement. — Tam, gentlemen, with great respect, Your friend and obedient servant, » CLAY. Meeers. Alex. Plummer, William Campbell, &c. * Mexico anp Taxas —A meesenger, it is stated, has passed through Corpus Christi with d'spatcher from the Mexican government to that of Texas. The dispatches, it i# presumed, consist of the papers already published in this country, announcing the revival of a state of hostilities between Mexico nud ‘Texas, and par. ticularly ihe proclamation of Gen, Woll, addressed spe- cially to President Houston, a translation of which ap- peared some time since in the popers. It a report ed, bh wever, in the téalverton Civilian, that “a re newal of negotiations is also invited, under good an spices ;” and we ehall not be surprised if this prove to be a fact. We have no*belicf in the sincerity of Santa Annw’s pretended preparations for an invasion of Texa: and think it quite poss ble thut while he is amusing bi countrymen with formidable preparations for war, be ie cooking elsewhere an apology for delaying active hostiti fes. If the report that Gen Woll has suffered a defeat from the Rancheros ani Federolists west of the Rio Grande, and been thrown back on Matamoras be true, it would appear that Santa Anna will likel: fo within bis own dor gency, we believe, in which umptedon Texas If the peop y 91 not yet eutficiently humbled and necessitated to acorpt of the conditions and restrictions attempted to be imposed upon ‘ver fom abroad, the interve: tion ot Senta Auna’s forcee wilt be required to worry them (as in past times) into sub- mission ; if that fails, then, we think it possible, means will be afforded to Mexico to prosecute her long thrent: ened war-—war in it# proper sense as distinguishrd from yredatory incursions one contin: sound will beat Tuy Weatuer.—The rain yesterday pute an end to the drought which began to dry up the springs nthis vicinity The river is very low. The small hoa have to godown ‘0 Castleton bar to relieve the large hort@. A heavy rain now will not be les grateful to the thao Impottantto the immense novigsting inter- he Hudson, Albany Argus. ug. 23. ; ExcamMement oF THE Buooxiyn Ciry Guarps aT Lake Mahopac. Pout Grean.—This gallant corps, under command {Correspondence of the Herald.) pt: FAN. Olney remaiwin their encamy at ow Purnane Aug. 20, 18t.- ihe delight spot, and were. yesterday vis by | Sublime “cenery~“*Grand ”—Flirtations several hundred persons fro lynandthiseity, | the lovely Ladies and Gallant Beaux—WNotice the Wicked Squads, §c. §t. ! Mr. Eprron :—Finding myself ‘pent up,” owing to a delightful shower, | have ventured to be so bold as to address afew lines to you relating to matters and thiogs in this place. Having-heard so much in praise of this famed resort, 1 was induced, from seeing a notice of itin the Herald, to avail myseif of the occasion to visit this beautiful Lake, surroundéd as it is by. bills and forests of uurivailed grandeur, and 1 question very much whether a place can be found within the same distance from the metropolis, that can vie with this attractive re- gion. The Lake,which is three to four miles long and two or more in width, is most happily ora: mented with three romantic islands, not unlike, in st of scenery, to the Trosache in the highlands cotland ; itaffords eubjects of vast interest for the artist’s pencil In my rambles this moraing, I }eame upoa a young geiitleman named Wother- spoon, engaged in vketching a ad fine view, and it Imav be allowed an opinion, lam certain this youth is destined to be celebrated as a landscape | painter. oe |. ‘The amusements here are verious—sailing, fish- ‘ing onthe lake, pitching quoits, taking romantic walks and pleasant drives in the afternoon, and then dancing in the evening. On Friday evening great preparations were made fora ball in “Monk's aloon,” surpassing every thing of the kind attempt- ed before in this place; | was induced, at the ur- gent solicitation of Counsellor D. to accom- pany him where, as he enthusiastically ob- served, the essence of all that is captiv ing and enchanting would be concentrated; afer drawing such a picture, L must have been a Hebrew to resist the fascinations which my friend’s glowing langu-ge anticipated, so giving him my assurance that I would not fail to accompany him, I went forthwith to prepare my toilet with that scrupulous exactness which the invitation and character of the company demanded. Not to fa- tigue you with an account of a humorous incident, I would merely state that we reached the place without displacing those locks which required 80 much drilling to bring into subjection. On enterivg the room, 1 was peculiarly struck with the blaze of light from the splendid doric lamps, so bright indeed that it was some time be- fore my optics resumed their functions, and di- verted my attention to other beauties not less striking,which adorned this temple offpleasure. I have been in many ball rooms, and without tuting invidious comparisons, would not hesitate to place \**Mon Saloon” on a par with any of them—it reminded me of Barry’s, at Bolougne; but divested of that frippery which the French are so fond of lavishing until the simplicity of nature islost ia the fictitious blandishments of art ; but enough of the room, let us now turn to a more con- genial theme, one which never tires, and without which this world, with all its grandeur would scarcely be worth possessing, and having divested ourselves of that selfishness which accompanies humanity, create an existence where we can min- gle with those pure beings whom Heaven in his goodness has bequeathed for our hay piness. My friend, the counsellor, from his elevated po- sitios, enjoys the ucquaintance of a large circle of the refined and talented, and from hie own culti- vated mind and discriminating judgment, was em- inently qualified to give a just idea of the different shades of churacter which flitted before our eyes in this assembly. He related many enecdotes con- nected with the individuals before us, which, would my limits admit, might not be unworthy of notice. I shall, however, confine myself to the at- tractions of the evening. On my lett, sat the po- etical Miss C., dressed in white, which well be- came her complexion—her cheerful fispoe ion 5 act to gain the exclusive attention of young r. Ge Mies M. of Barclay street, appeared to great ad- vautage, and was ably attended by Mr. B. of Laight street. The Misses B—, of the exclu- sives, elegantly dressed, scemed disposed to a lit. de flirtation with Mr. J. The widow W. was all dignity and grace; the marked attention of Mr. McL—— was any thing but indifference. Miss C--e C—, of Forsyth street, looked very fiae, and ie es sweetly upon Mr. B. the famed shingle mer- chant. Miss W— (of the exclusives,) figured Breatl with Hon. J. M., of chowder notoriety. Mr. was evidently a favorite of Mies S, who wae neatly dressed, although we did not admire the arranged dress of her hair, The Misses G. were gay and captivating, and added greatly to the enchanting scene. Mr. K—r, and Mr. K—n may well feel proud_of their prospects. Then there was the plea- sant sisters. Miss M the tallest of the two, was, indeed, a commanding figure ; the o her, equally interesting, appeared rather indisposed, and drew forth much sympathy from those more lively— “Wan the maiden was ; Of Saintly palencss; and there eeemed to dwe'l In the strong beauties of her countenance, Something that was not earthly.” I would be wanting, in some degree, did 1 omit to mention three sweet beings, who more than once attracted my attention by the sprightlinees of their maaner—Miss W , of Fourteenth street, in very gay attire, possessed a finely rounded fori, her cheeks seemed fresh with morning dew, an the luxuriance of her raven locks on her snowy brow; or— “Phe light of love, the purity of grace— ‘The mind, the music breathing from her face; ‘The heart, whose softness harmonized the whole, And,oh ! that eye was in itself a soul” She was, indeed, a creation of loveliness. Her friend, Miss F., enjoyed herself very mach, and, ia a measure, monopolised the presence of young Gil. D., junr., son of the Gov. of Coney Island, who, rumor says, is about engaged to Miss M., the belle of Somers. Mrs. 5 , as usual, wus full of en- Joyment and delight; her countenance beamed with uitelligence ; she rather divided her smiles between two ancient benedicts, Mr. 8., of Hroad street, and Mr. T., of Brooklyn. The dancing was continued to a late hour, when the company separated, highly delighted with’ the proceedings of the evening, which will long be remembered in old Putnam county. t _ Lam glad to state that with all the spirit and life in this place, that the Sabbath is very properly ob- served by read:ng and attending church in the neighboring villages, we were fortunate, however, in listening to a sermon last Sunday from the Rev. Mr. Morris, the well known and efficient principal of the tpiscopal School in Varick. ‘The service was held in the Methodist Church, the use ol which was kindly tendered upon application, al- though a plain country building, free from the pomp and consequence of many of our city churches, yet it was well attended by attractions tar more congenial, the pleasant, lovely, devoted ladies. The reverend gentleman took for his text, Jere- miah, 8 chap. and 20th verse, “The harvest is past, the summer is ended,” and in a forcible man- ner he endeavored to impress upon his hearers the necessity of being grateful to him who hath pre- served na, to meet together season after season for our enjoyment, and admonished us, that during the summer and hurvest we should provide for the rigors and the wants of winter ; so during our pro- bation here (which is our harvest time) we should prepare and lay up for eternity. Many of the young men. comprise a club called the icked Squad,” their chief object being to carry outa system of determined mischief. They commence their wild sports about the close of the ev ning, when the orderly retire for peaceful slum- ber, not wishing to be disturbed until to meet the sun in his coming, but these wicked members gath- erup tin.kettles and pans, and hammer away, dis- turbing the peace of those who desire the benefit of the recreation naturally afforded in this place of resort, Where nature eports in her wildest romance. Lum pleased to say that the ladies do all they caa to discountenance such conduct in the young men, by avoiding their company as much I ble, treating them politely, but coolly! And they would but be doing justice to themselves were they to exclude such trom their society. I have to state that the above club is now broken up, and the greater part of the members on their way to Saratoga. Yours faithful: Pao Mastorsc. Important Arrest at Cincinnati —The Cin- cinnati Coinmercial gives the following account ofa highly important arreat made in that city ;—Marahail Saffin and Constable Harst arrested on Saturday after noon, Joreph L, Tincher, Eeq, who is now in jail, for having laige quantities of counterfeit money in his pos seasion, also plaies and other utengils for making Indiana Pennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri money. Also those well execnted Wheeling 5's by Mr T. § Goodmon & Co Chese oilicers have buen indefa igable ia ferreting ow his mau nnd those connected with him This Tincher in the same person arrested by Mr. Seffia in New Albany Indiana, some year or two ogo for counterfeiting, but go! clear there by come freak ot the law, He i avid to be the tinglyader of all counterfeiting going on in these paris Che officers above mentioned recovered about $14 0.0 i spurious money in Vincher’s house, sitnated on Filth street, near Stone street, and itis supposed he burnt larg: quantities while they were getting in, ag the ashes were found with ends of billson them — The plates were foun’ ina stable belonging to ‘Vincher’s house, Several very important d cuments were secured trom ‘Tincher’s pei son. The counterfeit money which was taken is prince’ pally 5's of the Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Bunk of Wheeling, weil executed, Kentucky 20" neesee 20's, well executed, a new plo , also Misonri and Indiena 6%, 10% and 90's ery 003, Ter ntirely in these The impor. dunerringly to the arrest apected of trafficking in counterfeit money—oll of which will be brought about in the proper time. This is aa important a police move- ment aa hes transpired inthe west. Lo.k out for start- Lng developments tant information, which will k and conviction of persons litt City Intelligence, Police Record. —Sirvavay.—AnotHen most Ex- inettieienc: Rai total i: present lepari As di becomin, more evi May id the Com: Council must turn their att to the pr m of the pro of citizi by additional ne, OF a private wi in seif deience.. The evil pol arises mainly from the incomp: tency of the Cuptains who have been appointed, who appear to be as stupid snd ig- norant of their dutics as the dogberry’s of tormer days ‘We have, from this negligence, to recard another most extensive burglory, that touk place on Friday night. and the loss of $4000 or $5000 worth of property The cloth- store of Hora & De Greot, No. 102 Faltan street, im tue neighborhood. The watchmen leave their posts generally an hour bufore they are authorized by ti Reavy von Havay.—A German servant git! Madeline ‘Rrisea, who had been engaged in tue house of Madame Eliza Jumel, of Mavhattunville, le(t on “riduy, taking $40 in money with her, and orth aed valued at named $2, -and several other reat et silk arise found the offence, and stated that she had ex der of the money in payin, Havre, that was to have Chasing stores, &c. She was fully commit! 5 A Rocginc Cua valued at ebout $12, was taken from a colored man in the street, supposed to have been stolen. Apply at the Lower Police Ome Acewent —A boy, four Sar old, son of James Smith, of 124 Elm street, fell from the fourth story window of his father’s house, yesterday afternoon, and was killed. Coroner’s Record.—Saturday —DratH ynom Io” nonant Mrvicay TaeatMent —Tne Coroner held an in queat on tne body of a child aged obont seven yearst named Margaret et, daughter of Elizabeth Picket’ Twenty fifth street, near Second Avenue ‘The investiga, tion resulted in the facts that the deceased had been ill for alength of time with “white swelling” or scrofula on the neck, and had heen attended by Dr. Mott, and other hysiciana, but without much benefit, On the 10th of jast month aman named Robert Price, a botanic physi- cian, who resides at 39 Third Avenue, was colled in or called himself into the case end redeivad a fee of five dol lars, for which he gave the following literary medicel 8 of by officer John Lor 7» and $18 78 and tl in her possession. She acknowled) sti Pa “ New York, ay loth, 1844, “T do hereby agree to cure George Picketa Daughter 7 yeara old of irrisipelus and make a permanent cure for five dollars. Received pay “R. Prince “39 Third Avenue and 750 Broadway.” He commenced treating the discsse as a clear case of erysipelas, and made euch applications that the flesh of the child was nearly scvered from the bone in the region of the neck. At this period the parents called in the aid of Dre. Johneon, Sargeant and Busteed, who pro nounced the disease to be scrofula, and the treatment of Prince as improper and calculated to destroy the life of thechild. They immediately applied every remedy, but no medical aid could save the unfortunate victim, After a full investigation the jury returned a verdict that “Margeret Picket came to her death by disense of the brain, bronght on by the injudicious treatment of a scro- fulous diseate by Robert Prince.” The Coroner immedi- ately issued a warrant tor the et a ange of Prince, but he had not been found at a late hour last evening. Hints for the Mayor Harpers and Justice Drinkers,and the Sagacious Moral Re- formers, To tne Eprror or tur Heratp— Dear Sir :—No reflecting person can peruse articles on the subject of our munici without being struck with the deepe the eloquent diction which charac hem contrasted with hackneyed " has long been palm if upon the community the old rum and +) 0.1 press of Wall street, nud the mere quacking of your nearer neighbors,the catch pennies [tis i) be lamented that the -ubserviency, to lucre, wh seems to be the sol> animus of most of the newspapers, should so eff) ually para- lyze all higher motives of opinion | have been led to afew remarks on this subject f: ing single handed independence with our modern Pharisees—the whit our day, with their religious “ent ) erect teinples in honor of mammon, anu m churches, while ‘* the weightier matters” of human suffering and its remedy, are leftto the merey of political faction, to be bought, cold, and trafficked in for the best interests of the party in power, the height of whose zeal is the scooping up of a parcel of wretched young women from the streets, and thrusting them indiseriminately into that absurd structure, so aptly dubbed the ‘‘ Egyptian Tombs,” till they cant be despatched another degree lower in the scale of human degradation, by being sent to the penitentiary, for what purpose, rumor, not always a liar, leaves to the profound conjectures of the enterprising patrons of gorgeous churches, and those angelic gentlemen, their apestolic preachers. Ido not mean to cast a slur on true religion, nor its professors, of any sect—the teachings of chris- tianity have nothing to do with the * enterprises” to which I refer. You may well rebuke the capi talists who devote their property to purposes of pros- titntion, in whatever shape those temples of sin are reared. I have been lately informed, on credible authority, that a capitalist is now engaged in erect- ing, in a central part of this city, a house of the largest dimensions, under an agreement. with one of the most fluunting bawds of the day, whose equipage in Broadway daily vies in splendor wiih the most aristocratic “turn outs” to be seen onthat great avenue of werilth and variety. With all deference toy ee superior sagacity and e2 perence,allow me to differ ‘from you in regard to the rem=dy for the evil of female prostitution. J cannot believe that Magda- len Asylums will ever check the downward cur- rent of moral depravity which makes so fnghtful a progress among us. The root of the matter must e struck. The causes of our social evils lie too deep for any styptick which ordinary benevolence can apply—they ure, as it were, in the bleod—we must put ourselves to a more thoreugh purgation! ‘We must look deeply into our social relations and see where the poison lurks. We must inquire what are the baits of sin and error which lena youth astray? Where are the temptations which seduce the warm and heedless heart of girlhood into folly and vice? What are the ministers of evil that “ yake off the rose from the fair forehead of inno- cence, and set a blister there 7? Without ventur- ing to analyze the profound causes of social abe- ration, will venture a few enquiriesmerely by way of suggestion. — a First, then, with ail our devotion to the cause of public education, what becomes of the chilxren who leave our public schools at the most danger- ous age of human life, the age of puberty and pas sion—tke age when all the impressions of the soul are colored with the glowing tints of rosy youth— and even the monster torm of vice gsoor learns to charm 7° Cast adrift upon the world, the restraints of public authority ell severed—and, from the ten- dency of onrsocial influences, nearly all domestic allegiance abandonea, our youth of both sexes are exposed to the most ee trials that can beset poor human nature, hat wonder then, if so ma- ny are swept into the vortex of vice and ruin. Here is an evil fur which a remedy is palpable—in- stead of abandoning the public education where it does, the State should never relinquish its guar- dianship of its children, and least of ail at that most dangerous period, the age of puberty. The next question which I shall venture to pro- pound, wiil, I hope, give no offence to the good, nor “‘make the judicious grieve”—‘‘if the shoe pinches” any where it cannot be a subject needing extenuation. **Let the ees jade wince.” To proceed then, would net the capital invested so freely inthe innumerable. ‘‘enterprises” of the day, many of them, promotive perhaps of the very prostitution over which they are meaat to find lux urious accommodations to groan, be better applied tothe erection of Public Lyceums in different parts of our city, where the leisure hours of the young, and indeed of all ages rmght be spent both usefully and agreeably, where might be combined the lecture room—not for the purpose of exhibiting some pet lion, imported from adistanttown to “fil the gaping ear of idiot wonder” with his roar- ing, nor as an arena foursome wonderful tinker or extraordinary tailor to display his more asinine eredentiais, but where plain and useful information could be regularly given by competent, unassuming men, to be employed for the purpose—where those who were inclined, might resort instead of seeking the haunts of vice and dissipation, and from whence the fair daughters of industry would not be excluded, but rather, by their presence, render it ‘more attractive. Here, too, might be found extensive and airy halls, where light ond ventilation, cleanliness and order, were the first laws—with a select library of books adapted to their purpose, and such of the periodicals of the day, us would show the progress of the arts and sciences Another floor might be appropriated to rooms, where those so disposed might form classes for instruction in any uaeful subject, for whem competent teachers night be provided, and all this might be effected for one tithe of the superfluity which now feeds aud fattens vice and depravity. These are afew suggestions, which, for the pre- ent, may, I hope attract the attention of more able pens, and if, they tend to arouse one competent to he tusk, Dearnestly hope the subject will not be ibundoned until some practical good is effecied. Let it not be supposed that Lam an advocate of intellectual, in preference to moral and religiou: education. I deprecate such an idea. We want more reverence both for God end man—let the churches flourish, but let us extend popular eduen tion, through a system of public lyceums, providing occupation for the leisure hours of youth Vox Porutt. Common Pleas—In Chambers, Before Judge Uishorffer. Aca %4.—Mr. James Martin, son of the Ex-Aiderman, was brought before the Court end claimed to be disebarg ed under the " fourteen day or insolvent act,” being under arrest on © sheriffs execution, Mr, Martin underwent an xamination which is postponed to Monday at 10 o'clock. M No decisions this 4 ee Literature, &. Tur Sovruean Quarrerty Kevmw, for July— Sper Bptiosion ‘interesting number, containime many val the first in parti- lar, om Treland, camnot fail in exciting particular tion towards thatunfortaunate country. Briackwoon’s Epiypures Magazine, tor August —Scott & Co., New York.—The same asever, the Present, a first rate number for interest and talent. Tue Wouxs or rax Ruy. Ropent Han, A. M., with a Memoir of his Life, byDr Gregory—Re niscences by John Greene, E:q.—and his Character as 2 Preacher, by John Foster—Edited by Olinthus ‘Gregery, LL. D., and Joseph Belcher, D. D.—In Four Volumes Harper, Brothers, New York.— This is a great and important work, and 1 now rendered complete by the publication of the fourth volume, which is considerably larger than either of the others, and contains an immense umount of valuable matter. It ismainly made up of sketches of Mr. Hall’s sermons, to which are appended some of his letters. The reminiscences of Mr Greene, which are prefixed, are among the most pleasing and interesting specimens of biography we have ever read. He presenta the great subject of them in his domestic and daily life, recording his conver- sations, his habits, manners, &c. They cannot fail to be read with the deepest plensure, not only by those who feel a special interest in Mr. Hall, but by miscellaneous readers of every class. ‘The en- tire work is one of tke moat valuable and important receatly iseued, and should, es it undoubtedly will, form a portion of every considerable library, public and private, in the country. ‘Tue Propyscms or Daniet, No. 1—by Profes- gor Bush. Harper & Brothers, New York.—This is the first number of a new work by this well known Biblical writer, containing ‘ Nebucha nezzar’s Dream,” 'T no doubt but that it will be fcund extremely valuable, particularly-to a theologian. The work is well got up, at a reason- able price. 3 , Tue Mirror Lipragy, No 30. Morris & Wil- lig, New York.—The present number cvntaivs Willis’s two dramas of “ Two Ways of Dying tor e@ Hosband.” These dramas are of some merit, but are indifferently printed. Repository or Mopeen Exarisu Romance, No. 8. Winchester, New York.—The present number contains the conclusion of * Arrah Neil,” and the continuation of two or three other modern works. This work would be much enhanced in value were a litle more attention paid to the printing of 11; the ink aud the paper are so near of a color that there is some difficulty in reading various parts of it. M’Cun.oen's Gazerreer, Parts 16 and 17— Harper & Brothers, New York.—An exceedingly valuable and well got up work. Kee A Grammar or THE Greex Lanauace, princi- ally from the German of Kuhner, with selections rom Matthiw, Buttman, Thiersch and Rent—for the use of schools and colleges. By Charles An- thon, L L.D. Harper and Brothers, New York. Professor Anthon’s labors in the cause of classi- cal education are unwearied and most welcome, and this new Greek Grammar will be feuad well worthy the place it ocenpies in his admirable series ot classical school-books. It has been prepared with care and with special reference to the wants of American students. All the improvements of the itest ond best German scholars have been em- bodied in it, and it will doubtless be speedily adopt- ed in our academies and colleges. Tue Krronen anp Faurr Garpener.—Lea and Blanchard, Philadelphia.—This is a very useful work to all perzons having gardens, It is adapted to the climate of the United states, ‘THe Mysrraims or Lonpon, Part 7.—Winches- ter, New York.—This work increased in interest as it proceeds—it is no way surprising that each suc- ceasive number is looked for with avidity. Hurenines’s Improvep Atmanac AND Erurne- ris, for 1845 —H. & S. Raynor, New York.—This useful pamphlet has just made its appearance,and is worthy of patronage, as it appears to have been got up with some care. Music.—* The Ailanthus Waltz,” by C. H. Oakes—Atwill, New York.—A most beautitul piece of music, well worth a place in the music portlolio_of every musician. It is dedicated to Charies J. Carey, Esq. of Macon, Geo. New Yora Tyler Central State Committce, GG At a mecting of thie committee held on Friday eve- , George Montgomery Esq ., solutions were unwminously ning, the 23d of August, in the chair,the following adopted: Resolved, That the recent addrese of the President of the United ‘States to hie political friends, containing his withdrawal as a candidate for the P. y, is such a frank and able exposition of the motives and principles which have governed him during his administration of the government, that it deserves and should obtain the impartial consideration of the people of the United Sivtcs, ved, ‘hata calm review of the abeve mentioned address, impresses the conviction upon every honest and patriotic mind, that Joan Tyne has hon: faithfully, and patriotically performed his conati utional dntica as bi P Magistrate, and that in the whole course of his ad- ministration, he has endeavored to consistently with the great principle of State Rights, snd a strict con- struction of the Constitution of the United States. Resolved, That his exercise of the veto pewer has tend- 4 to demonstrate the sacred importance of that provision in the Constitution, for, without it, the Congress of the United States, would be as Omnipotent as the Parliament of Great Britain, His interposition of this popular shield between an overweeuing majority of our opponents and the democracy of the Union, bas beep oi such incalcula- ble importance to our principles and eur party, as entitles him to the highest consideration and gratitude of every Democratic republican. Tesolved, Thiet. it: be recommended to every friend of the President throughout the Union, as the Lest mode of carrying out the wishes and intentions of the President under present circumstances, to rally to the support of the Potk and Datlas Ticket, in order tu promote the suc- cess of those State right and constitunonal principles, dear to him and every true democrat ; and also to the sue cess of she great measure of the re-ennexation cf Texas Resolved, shat this committee adjourn sine die. GEORGE MONTGOMERY, Crairman. ‘Wo, Francis, Sec’y. tg- WE MUST BE EXCUSED IN WRITING sO lan and ungaibied a statement of the sad effects pro- luced by Veneriul Diseases, but it is our duty te sound the alarm, strike terror to those that are free and advise je how to recover, Venerial ulcers are per- haps the most loathsome of all complaints, and although no marked difference exist between them and other pu- rea, yet, if allowed to go on, they prodtce a hoarse- nd ii near the eustachian tube, a deainess, and by degrees covers the fawces, pains are felt in all the ben but more particlarly in the large bones of the shine en arms, swellings frequently come on the forehead, which, if neglected, corrodes into @ foul ulcer, with caries pene- trating to the brain; the bones of the nove are soon de- atroyed and the nose sinks flat to the face, then follows the hectic fever, and death closes the loathaeme scene ~ Now, ifthere bea human creature contending with the ravages of this disease we advise him to nse Dr. BLACK- WELL’S ANTACRID TINCTURE, AND SCOTCH RENOVATOR. It has cured thousands in the very last stage, and brought health and bloom upentheir counte. nances. This medicine can only be obtained of R. 9, BERNARD, 97 Nassau street, New York, the only au- thorized agent for the United States, . pon rohit 22 MO UG HICORD’S rotisian ALTERATIVE MIX CURE—For the eure of primary er sec mdary Syphilia tad all alfections produced by an injudicious iwe o! mer sary. The great advantages possessed | y this powerful Utetative over all other preparations forthe cure of 8y- philis, is, that while curing the disease it improves the constitution, whist mercury generally leaye a much worse disease than the one it is administered for. ‘Che dest recommendation we can give of it ia, thet it is now atencively U het io by the medical inciity, who for. nerly considesed mercury the only cure tor those com- daints. Sold, in single bottles, $1 wach ; in caaws of half lozen, $6, carvinlly packed, and sent {> all parts of the Union. Otitce of the Collage of Medicine and Pharma- +, 05 Nassan street. W. 3. RICHARDSON, M D., Ager’ oa. OLDRIDGE’S BALM OF COLUMBIA IS THE only article in use which will produce a new growth of and wo would confitently recommend the bald or any who ary becoming so, to use it, and ere ware of it they wiil find their hair restored to Strength and thickness. Sold at 21 Court- its origi landt street. “HOW MY HEAD DOES ACHE—Can you tell me anything that will cure me!” ' Yes,” said a friend, the other day, “try Sherman's Lozenges-—i have known them to cure severe cases of headache in a few min nd I haveno doubt they will cure you — They are & sovereign remedy tor drowsiness, sick headeche, polpitation, nervous affections and sea aicknern, ving more speedy relief than any medicine in use. Yeu hould not bein church without them ; they will enable you to keep from sleeping—try them,” The genuine may always be hadof Dr. Sherman, 106 Nassau atreet, or of any o! hia regular agents, viz : 227 Hudson, corner of Spring 5 195 Bowery, et of Spring; 77 Kast Broadway, comer ot Market street; 3 Lodger Buildings, Philadelphia; and 8 State street, Boston PILES in their worst form may be cured by the tse of Hay’s Liniment. Why then should so many suf. fer from this moat distressing complaint. when thie remedy is warranted in every case? Sold only genuine.at 21 Conrtlandt street, ——“—- OG THE CONCENTRATED EXTRACT OF SAR SAPARILLA, GENTIAN AND SARSAFRAS, prepared ay the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy. es. tablished for the suppression of quackery This retin tad highly concentrated extract, possessing eli the ( tying qualities and curative powers of the above is contitently recommended by the College, jupsrior to any extract of Sareayari horba, ho public, and muy bo retied on as Uldisensee arising ‘rom on impore stote (ich og serotula, salt-rheum, ringworm, blotches er pim: pain in the bones or join odes, cu or on injudiciy wsye TWcents cork hoitler, $3 60 “ ‘one dozen nu *"6 00 Canes forwurded to oll parte of the Union. N. B.-A very liheral fiecount to wholesele puree casrs Office of the @, 96 Nareat 8. RICHAR otreet. nSON, M. D., Agent.