The New York Herald Newspaper, August 28, 1844, Page 3

NEW YORK‘: New York, Wednesday, August 26, 1844. _—————— eT ‘The Monster Mass Meeting at Albany. This monster atlair came off at Albany yester- day. Our “unequalled corps” of reporters were on the spot, and we shall, therefore, give a full report of its proceedings, including Mr. Webster’s great speech on the occasion, which will be issued at the earliest moment. Thisis looked upon asthe great whig effort to carry New York in November. Result of the Recent Elections—Prospects for the Presidency. In all calculations made relative to who is to be the next President of this mighty republic, we have not yet seen one that was based on fact. It is well enough for the mere politician and tide- waiter to cry out that Polk or Clay is to be the fortunate candidate; but we do want assertions just at this time, when rain falls all day in the midst of sunshine, so much as we do figures that can be depended upon. We have, therefore, compiled another table, different from that published the other day, in which we give the elections so far held this year, in comparison with those which took place in 1840, just prior to the great battle fought in the fall of that year, and which resulted in the election of General Harrison. In this table we have estimated from incomplete returns, the vote in Alabama and Illinios, and placed the ‘Soft vote, as far as known, in Mis- souri on the whig side. The whigs will poll about that vote in the fall, but Polk will probably receive thirty thousand instead of 22,925. Stare Exections iy 1940 anv 1844, 1944, 10. . 30,179 36,088 35,883 58,001 53,494 39,650 038 7,363 6,408 502974 29,159 20/063 28,046 25,983 + 5,500 208 3,225 22/468 17,808 29,284 2791 26,927 33,939 33,499 29,033 35,569 + 43,559 44,012 54,287 22012 22,925 29,625 22,000 30,000 29,102 000 50,000 41843 363,800 Az 414,420 $93,997 800 393,967 Demoeratic majority... 10,02 20,463 W’g maj. Democratic gi irteen States. This exhibits a large increase in the Democratic vote, and a reversion of the majority to their side. ‘When compared with the vote Harrison received, their gain appears more than double the above. We do not see in this, however, any thing to be particularly joyful about, so far as the next Presi- dent is concerned. It certainly looks well for the Democrats to show such increased strength at this moment, but they have more than thirty thousand, or even 60,000 to gain in order to wipe off the overwhelming majority which the Whig party re- ceived in 1840. But there is a principle in the Democratic ranks—a cohesive principle that never deserts them in ‘rain or shine.” They stick together and march to the polls as one man, while their oponents are kept by their firesides by a single drop of rain or an inch of street mud. In order the more clearly to illustrate the position we take in this article, on this subject, we will throw the aggregate vote in this country for ten years, in- to a crmparative table. Porwan Vore yon Tex Veans. Losi - In this we find not only a most extraordinary progressive increase in the popular vote of the Union, but tremendous fluctuations in the whig vote in the face and eyes of a remarkably steady increase in that of the democrats. It is, however, as clear as the sun at noonday, that the wigs have the majority in the country, and can always carry whatever point they please, provided they be united. But with them all hangs on the quantity of enthusiasm their leaders offer as an inducemeny to move in an election. Three-fourths of the party are composed of the young men of tle country, and they must have excitement, or they will let the elections go by default. It appears from all the various elements floating about, however, that notwithstanding all these ac- curate deductions, the contest is likely to be a close one. Inthirteen States the democrats have appa- rently wiped 30,000 votes off the whig slate, and they have, therefore, to use the sponge pretty freely to equalize, even the strength of tho two great parties in thenation. It seemsalmost impos- sible for them to do so, but a few short weeks will tell. The chances are decidedly in favor of Clay, and unless the Texas feeling is more powerful than we imagine it to be, he will probably be elect- ed. But Time, the great regulator of election re- turns, will soon settle this point, and to Time we thankfully leave the whole matter. In the mean- time let both parties froll up their sleeves, go to work, and let us see what they can do. Coming Exections.—On the 3d proximo Vermont has her State election. A Governor, Lieutenant Governor, members of the Legislature, and mem- bers of Congress are to be elected. An U. 8S. Senator is to be chosen in place of Samuel 8. Phelps. There is not much doubt of the election of nearly or quite all whigs to Congress, and a whig majority in both branches of the Legislature. In one week after the above, the election in Maine takes place. There, too, a Governor and Legislature is to be elected, which choosesan U.S. Senator in the place of John Fairfield. Thatbeing a strong democratic state, the whigs will make a desperate effort to do something. Gampiers.—We are constantly receiving com- munications relative to_gambling, and its progress in this city. Does Mayor Harper intend to include a retorm in this vice in his list of other reforms ? Where is the retormed gambler, Green? Mass Meetinas.—These affairs are the “rage” just now. There is to be one held bythe democrats at Trenton, N. J., on the 5th of September, and one by the whigs at Taunton, Mass., on the 10th. Daniel Webster is to preside at the latter. Sreamsnrp Great Western.—This fine steamer may be expected to arrive here next Sunday morn- ing. She was to have sailed from Liverpool on the 17th inst., and probably left on that day with thirteen days later news. The Hibernia will ar- rive at Boston seon after with intelligence to the 20th inst. When shall we see the Great Britain ? Iris Minstretsy.—The lecture room of the Society Library was last evening filled with a very fashionable audience, attracted by the rich entertainment promised by Mr. McMichael. The illustrations given of Irish music, and the interest- ing history given of the numerous pleasing songs, were received in the most enthusiastic manner by those present. We have not been so much de- lighted with an evening’s entertainment for a long time, and would recommend to those seeking for an intellectual treat, to attend the next lecture ot Mr. McMichael. He fully sustains the high repu- tation given in accounts from Europe, and is with- out doubt the most talented illustrator of the na- tional melody of Ireland. Purge Water 1x Boston —Our amiable litle neighbor, it seems, is not to be outdone by New York in the water line. Strong efforts are now making to have an equeduct built from Long Pond to Boston ; distance a little over twenty miles.— This will give that city plenty of water almost equal in quality to the Croton. Maits vor Evrore.—The steamship Acadia wil] leave Boston next Sunday for Halifax and Liver- pool. Her letter bags will close in this city on Saturday afternoon. HERALD. Call of the American Institute—National Convention of Farmers and Gardeners of this Country. The officers of this admirable institution are ex- erting themselves most energetically in the cause of agriculture—a science in which some of the noblest and most valuable spirits of the land are engaged, and upon its success the prosperity of the country in a greatdegree depends. In proof of the necessity for some such convention as the one pro- posed, in an address recently issued, it is stated :— __ Evidence has been presented in replies to circulars and in representations betore the Farmer’s Club of the Insti- tute, of great deterioration in our improved lands, the wheat crops from these lands being reduced in a tew years from 33 to 60 per cent; that in Exgland where meetings of farmers are encouraged, and agricultural schools ave established, and liberal premiums are béstow. ed, their crops of wheat have in the same time doubled, averaging twenty-six bushels per acre; while our lands, run down by bad tillage, will not probably equal one half the English average. Indeed it been stated that in Virginia and many other places large sections do not average over five to eight bush+ls the acre. Such a fall. ing off in the great staple of about two-thirds of the Union is surely sufficient to. awaken solicitation and an earnest inquiry foc the remedy, aud a knowledge of its application, which other countries are in ion of. Chemistry is bringing into use manures‘of unappreciable value which have remained neglected for 120 and even 200 years, increasing by their application the val of Janda more than tenviola, m pei eee They also state, that farming implements and labor-saving machines generally, are vastly inferior to those employed in manufactures and arts. Also, that stock 1s, not appreciated, and an inferior breed is raised at double thejcost. They then pro- pose 4 home department for agriculture, planned on a scale commensurate with the millions it is in- tended to protect and foster. They then enter into a slight historical sketch of what has been done for the past fifty years towards the accomplishment of this object. To'carry out these objects, the committee say— ‘The American Institute has been induced to call Convention, and the farmers, gardeners, and friends of agriculture throughout our country are most respectfully invited to attend; Agricultural Societies, Clubs, &c., are specially desired to meet and elect suitable dele; to attend; men of liverel and en) views, and compre- hensive minds—men who do not “put their hands to the plough and look back,” (for such there are,) and such never can benefit any convention. This august meeting of the owners of the soil, the men on whom our hopes, and the hopes of our posterity must depend, cannot but ensure respect. In order to render the results of this convention imme- Gistaly: available, a series of questions have been pre; calculated to elicit answers trom practical farmers, and gentlemen of accurate observation. This isin accordance with the plan of the Silk Convention held during the Fair of 1843, on the call of the Institute, which was at- tended with the happiest results. We assert, without the fear of contradiction, that the report of the proceedings of that convention contains more useful practical informa- tion on that subject, adapted to our country, than has ever before been published. Allthe most important observa- tions and experiments made by two hundred culturists, many of them having been engaged for years, whether successful or unsuccessful, are there embodied. We pro- se to extend the means which have proved so successful [eliciting information on the subject of silk to the great farming interest of the nation, and, in order effectually toconcentrate various minds to the same point, and in conformity to the above plan, questions are annexed, to which anawers are desired; and those who receive this invitation, are requested to add any other useful informa- tion that is not embraced in the questions proposed, and it not able to attend, which will be much regretted, they are desired to forward written answers, that they may be inserted in the report of the convention which will be published; a copy of which will be forwarded to those who communicate, and to editors who send usa published copy of this call. ‘The observations, facts, and experi- ments of many hundred intelli it farmers from different sections of different States, will be of great value to agri- culture, while a Home Department, continually collecting and sending forth information, will multiply production, and give a richer face to our whole country. They then proposed the following questions for the consideration of agriculturists:— Questions. 1, Where the system of improvement has not been adop- ted, what diminution of crops per. acre has taken place in your district, or within your knowledge ? 2. What is the average size of farma in your county ? what proportien is in wood, what arable, what meadow, what exhausted, what at present incapable of tillage, from want of drainage, &c. 7 8. What crops are raised by you, and in your neighbor- hood? what average yield is obtained ? 4. What is your method of cultivation ? 5. What is the average quantity of manure obtained from your stock ? what quantities, and to what crops do you apply it? 6. Do you use peat, muck, lime, plaster of Paris, marl, refuse fish, or any other manures? to what extent. with what success ? Please inform the convention how far the system adopted by yourself is carried out by your neigh- bors, and their success? 7. Do youor Pps neighbors purchase manures ? 8. Aré any of the new farming implements used in your district? With what success ? di e resorted to 7 10 What is the nature of your soil, and the best crops that grow upon it naturally. 11. Have you or your Bos bam perceived any very great Acvantege always to follow the use of any particular manure 12. Is fallowing green crops common? What crops?— What is the improvement ? 13. When do yeu cut grass, or reap oats, rye, wheat, corn, &c , in the mi!k or when dry ? * 14, Have you, or your neighbors seen any great differ- ence in the weight, quality. and sweetness of grain or fodder collected at these different times ? 15. Does grain cutin the milk yield whiter and sweet- er flour? Has it as much substance as other wheat? 16. What new crops are raised in your district? Is mad- der, hemp, garden vegetables for the market, corn for su. gar, or any other peculiar crop, cultivated by you, or within your observation? By what means? What are the profits and prospects ? 17, Have experiments been{made on the introduction of any new substances. Is What orchards have you, or are there any in your district? How are they cultivated? With what profits? 19. Are any of the new and improved fruits raised with you? What means do you adopt to destroy insects and caterpillar 20. What netural manures aretob: found near you! Is peat. swamp muck, green sand or shell-marl, lime-stone, plaster of Paris, salt, &c.? At what cost are they*to be ob- tained? What is the supply? 21. Are improved cattle, sheep and swine found in your neighborhood ? 22. Is soiling eomparative cost 243. What supply of milk do your cows, or thore of im- roved breeds in your district yield? How much butter? hat fodder is used ? 24, Is cheese made in yourcounty ? What food is found best cer such produce ?gWhat is the net profit on 4 given stoc] 25, Have you read the recent books on farming ? Vaca With what advantage and 26, How far. in your opinion, may accurate scientific knowled; a basis for farming ? a7. As ‘our experience reaches, is there not some change for the better wanted 7 23. Do not those among you who read books and adopt the nen plans improve in their crops and farm manage- men| 29. Are your neighbors and yourself disposed to teach your sons the new facts of farming ? 30, Are you willing to sustain Agricultural Schools ? It is to be hoped that these meritorious en- deavors will be crowned with success, and that every pains will be taken by those who are more particularly and directly interested in perfecting that information, so essentially necessary for their welfare and the prosperity of the country. Patmo’s Opsra Hovse.—Dr. Lardner’s enter. tainments are now given every evening, and not as has generally been understcod, on alternate nights. A large audience attends every evening, and the optical exhibition is itself well worth attending, in- dependently ef the lecture. Curious Weatuer.—Our dog days seem to be fine bracing ones. With a few exceptions the weather has been beautiful. Yesterday the sun shone brilliantly all day, and rain fell in torrents for two hours. The rain drops presented a splen- did appearance in the sun shine. Miierism —This madism is not yet given up. Miller is in Cincinnati insisting that the world is near itsend. He sets upon no day, however, as his previous calculations were a little “out.” Tremenpous Stramer.—There was recently launched at Cleveland, Ohio, a steamer called the Empire, which is of 1220 tons burthen. She is a mate to the Empire on the Hudson, and the largest inlapd steamer in the world. Nomination.—Edward Joy Morris is the whig neminee for Congress from the First District of Pennsylvania. Tue Currers.—When 1s the trial ef speed be- tween the new cutters Lagare and Spencer to take place? Immortatity.—Several newspapers in Rhode Island are daily dressed in mourning for the im- prisonment of Gov. Dorr. Visrrors.— At the City Hotel, Colonel Powell and lady, of Philadelphia. At the American Ho- tel, W. L. Marcy arf@ family. Mayor or Paranetrnia.—Samuel Badger isthe democratic candidate. Fricurvut.—It is said that a young lady fell from near Table Rock, Niagara Fails, on the 24th inst. What a dreadful death ! Iaourant Aunust ax Recovery oF 4 Lance Amount or Prorgaty.—From information com- municated to Justice Mateell, and officer Relyea, the valuable silks, laces, and other goods stolen from the fancy dry goods store of William Scott & Co., 509 Broadway, were recovered yesterday, and the burglars, named John Sullivan and Capt. Smith, as he calls himself, arrested and committed for trial. The store, it will be remembered, was entered last week by false keys, and the property stolen, was valued at between $5,000 and $6,000, for the recovery of which a reward of $400 was offered. Officer Baker, of the Fifth Ward, and officer Kellinger, aided in the arrest of the burglars and recovery of the property which was effected by a stratagem evincing great ingenuity and intelli- gence onthe part of the magistrate and officers. A trace of the above named persons, who were suspected of having committed the of- fence, was discovered in the morning, when officer Relyea obtained a cab, disguised himself as the driver, seated Justice Matsell on the inside, also partly disguised, and to prevent suspicion an old woman with a child in her arms was placed in a prominent position in the vehicle in front of the magistrate. Thus prepared they kept the track of the suspected burglars and followed them from the corner of Thirteenth street and Fifth avenue to Green street near Bleeker, where they entered aemall shop which had the appearance of being occupied as a place for repairing iron implements, &c. Having thus obtained knowledge of their lo- cation the officers surrounded the house, captured the burglara, and found all the stolen property in the rear room packed in trunks and boxes. Sullivan attempted an escape, but was immediately secured by Justice Matsell, who received from him the complimentary remark of ‘Damn your eyes, I was in hopes that the natives would have turned you out long ago.” The rogue wa3 then hand-cuffed with his partner, and taken to the Lower Police Office, where they remain committed for further examination. A large number of skeleton keys, lock pickers, and various other burglarious instru- ments were found in their possession, as also seve- ral silver salt and tea spoons marked with the name of “Punnett.” The arrest of these men, who are both daring and desperate rogues, reflects much credit upon the activity of the magistrates and of- ficers concerned. Yacutinc.—We understand that there is to be another sailing match between the Northern Light and Bellesome day this week. It is the opinion of many that the Belle will be beaten. It appears to the Yachter of this city that those of Boston are a little too anxious to make the North- ern Light a famous none-such in speed and splen- dor. Now, as we admit that she is a very fast boat, and also a very handseme one, it will not be too invidious in us to correct a few errors that have been published relative to her, and the late trials of speed off Newport. We will do it as modestly as the circumstances will permit. It 18 well known that the Ann Eliza, of thiscity, attended nearly all the races off Newport,and always came in ahead. It is, therefore, for her alone that weshall claim all the speed. In several of the tri- alsshe did not regularly enter, and accordingly act- ed for herself, and not for the yacht squadron. On Thursday, the 8th inst., the grand yacht race came off—the Belle, of Boston, Capt. Forbes, joined, and the A. E. was requested by the Com- modore not to take any partin the contest. Of course she, repesing on her laurels, remained quiet at her anchorage on that trial. On Friday the 9th, the wind was strong and the sea very rough, and unsafe for river craft. This day the ‘* North ern Light,” a boat of over seventy tons, and re- markably weatherly, chose as a fair time to chal- lenge a fleet varying from 14 to 47 tons. The chal- lenge was not accepted for the same reason that would make it prudent in aracing nag to decline a long heat with a Pennsylvania team horse, through swamp or over a mountain. In the afternoon, the streets and saloons of Newport resounded with the exulting exclamations of the “ Northern Light’s” crew. The impression became very gen- eral in town that the whole New York squadron had struck their colors to the Boston boat. The A. E. too, had to suffer the loss of all her prowess, and hide her diminished head. But this did not last long. On Saturday the 10th, the day was fine, wind brisk, sea moderate; and as fair a day as could have been selected for a test race. The Capt. of the Ann Eliza, early in the morning sent a boat to the Northern Light, with a challenge to sail around Connecticut Island, a course which afforded oppor- tunities to each boat for the display of any of the various good qualities they might possess. The challenge was not accepted; the ground assigned was, that ladies had been invited to sail in the N. L. that morning. Soon afterwards the sloop got under way, a large party of ladies on board, passed by the side of the N. L., returned again and re- newed the challenge, which was again declined. On the return of the sloop, it was ascertained that soon afier she had sailed, the “Northern Light” started off with the Cygnet,and was then out. Thus appeared a fact in navigation which the world was before ignorant of—namely : that the presence of ladies on board is an obstacle to a race with a sloop, but otherwise ina race with a schooner ; such was the Cygnet. It is known, besides, that when the trial between the Northern Light and Cygnet, on Saturday, was arragned, Capt. Win- chester, of the N. L., expressly declared that he would not run with the Ann Eliza. The Ann Eliza is a North River craft of sixty- seven tons, and had heen used to convey stone be- tween Rockland and New York for eeveral months previous to her being fitted up for the late cruise. The Northern Light isa yacht, schooner rigged, of over seventy tons; piques herself upon her weatherly qualities as a sea boat, and claims to be the fastest craft out of Boston harbor. Her preten- sions to superiority, however, are contested by the «‘ Belle,” and she was beaten by the Ann Eliza, in- deed, almost distanced, on Wednesday, the 7th, at Newport. Let us now see whether or not she will beat the Belle on her second trial with that Clipper. Sournern Maiu.—Nothing south of Richmond yesterday. In Chancery. Before Vice Chancellor McCoun. Ava, 21.—Decisions—Thom is Snowden et als. vs. Daniel E. Tyler and Thomas S. Hamlin —Vhe object of the bill in this cause was to call Mr. Tylee to an account s0 as to remove him from the Trust over the Bowery Theatre, and to appoint another Trustee in his place, and to have a temporary receiver in the mean time appointed. Mr. Cooper, the petitioner, has been. appointed such receiver. The order of the 7th Dec. 1842, under which he has been appointed, contains allthe authority which it is proper or nec to vest him with. The legal title, however, ith Mr. Tylee, and must remain until a decree removing him and appointing snother,and di. 5 bo te conveygto such other Trustee. The exception to the Master’s Report is! overruled, and the Report confirmed with costs upon the exception and of the hearing to be taxed. The Representatives of Tanneke Turk, deceased, vs. W. Beach Lawrence, e’ al.—Order, that unless the purchaser beens his purchase within ten days, that the master proceed. ‘Solomon Kip ¢t al. va. DavidjEvans.—Order, ‘This case falls within the principle of the case of Smith vs. Cracho- ron, where somewhat of a similar defeuce was set up in an answer to a judgment cre.itor’spbill;‘and was €: pted to and held not to be impertinent. The master has decid. ederroneously, and the exceptions to his report must be allowed with costs. U. 8. Commissioner's Office. Before Commissioner Rapelje. Avovsr 27.—William Murray underwent an exami:.a- tion before the Commissioner, on a charge of endeavoring to create a revolt on board the packet ship ‘ Queen of the West,” during her stay at Liverpool bufore her last trip, and has been fully committed urray, it appeared, was left in Liverpool by the Captain, andjwas arrvsted at the instance of the United States Consul, and wae sent here in the ship Republic a prisoner. The privoner has been committed in default of $500 bail. e Captain, Woodhouse, has been aleo arrested at the suit of Murray, on @ cross charge for desertion in a foreign port. Common Pleas—tn Chambers. Before Judge Ulsheeffer, Avaust 97.—Habeas 0 james McLaughlin, U. 8. a ae bas sae be ed on the + Yi ng enlisted while under age, in appeared, bein; ‘ou up under a writ of habeas corpus, and applied oy on boo Ai a his case, which was acceded to by the jourt. t eh have met after a month’s recess; and, it appears, that the Comptroller is now completely out of funds, while no lees than s:x months appropriation has been spent in the short space of three monthe. Let us look into this. It is an ascertained fact that the present Board are epending over eighty per cent more than any of the former Common Councils. The single item for out-door relief in the Alms House during the month of July, as reported, shows a wasteful and extravagant expenditure such as never before ap- peared upon the records of the city books; and the officers in many parts of the city are actually doubled. The fact is, that the hordes of unneces- sary officials that have been quartered on the com- munity during the last three months,have swallow- ed up nearly all the appropriations, and has render- ed it necessary for the Comptroller to ask for the enormous additional appropriatien of $77,857. The Comptroller’s communication was accompanied with an ordinance, which was adopted, appropri- ating this immense additional sum, as follows:— Alms House,..... $50,000 Fire Department 4,705 Printing, 6,000 500 6,000 90 Extra Police! Day Police, 4th 249 do 7th Ward, 6,000 Repairs, and Street De 63 TOtaisisran ss: sassweiien ee eee eee $77,807 This vast sum to be levied from the people by our Board, is but a sample of the extravagant ex- penditure of the Common Council. In examining the reports and communications from the various other departments, we find an equally extravagant outlay of funds; and while the salaries have been lessened, they have increased the appointments, and thereby placed additional burdens upon the shoulders of the people. To add to these blessings thus conferred on the citizens of New York, we have been left, since their accession to office, to the mercy of gangs of rowdies and shop-lifters, who prowl about our city in perfect security, unscathed by the appearance of a police force, or an efficient body of watchmen. The consequence has been, that the most daring burglaries, highway robbe- ries, and actual murder, have been perpetrated in our very midst, and the assassin and the robber are permitted to prowl about in the noon-day sun, or stalk through our streets fn tie gloom ot night, without fear or apprehension. To such an extent has this abuse grown, that citizens now actually arm themselves when visiting their neighbors at evenings, to protect their persons from the rowdies that prow! about. In this state of things we would ask, is there no power to give us some sort of a police force ? City Intelligence. Police Record.—Avc. 27.—Prosantr ARRest or Axexanprr Hoac.—This noted individual was seen on Monday evening issuing froia a house in Willett street, where it appears he has been secreted since he made his escape from the Gity Prison. Notice was immediately given to the Upper and Lower Police officers, and the oc- core of the house was arrested by Justice Taylor and held forexamination. If Hoagis in New York he will be caught within twenty-four hours. Srecuat Pnncramyep seb Harper presided yesterday morning in this Court to pone of the usual calendar of Betty offences made returnable by the Police Magistrates. ‘he majority of the prisoners were charged with petty offences, that of assault and battery being the most pro- minent. Rum, that demon monster, presented his hide- ous st in nearly every case where the sions had caused a violation of law, and the Mayor seized this op- pertnnity to inculcate those principles of temperance that for a series of years had governed his action ; and in dis- sing of the cases before him he tempered merey with justice in a manner that reflected credit upon himself and associates. i Counrerrsit Corren Coin.—A one armed boy named Samuel Beatty, who hails from Toronto, Upper Canada, ‘was arrested yesterday by officer Milliken, with several large boxes of counterfeit Canadian coppers, supposed to have been manufactured somewhere in New Je , for the Canada market. He was committed for the present, hag the Canadian authorities receive information of the Recovery or Paorrrty.—For an important arrest and recovery of property, see editorial column, Accipent—Dratn py Drownino —Henry, the only son of Henry F. Tallmadge, of this city, and Tately a student of Yale College, was drowned yesterday at a place on Staten Island, about one mile back of New Brighton. He had gone to bathe,with some other young men, in a pond in the neighborhood, but having kept his boots on’ lest he might not be able to get them on after coming out of the water, he was seized with a cramp and drowned. He ‘was seventeen years of age. — Common Council. Boarp or Assistanzs, August 27,—This Board met last evening at 7} o'clock, the President, Witiiam Everspeiu, Esq., in the chair. The room and furniture have under gone some repairs during the recess, and the desks ap- peared in ‘‘varnished faces.” On the call of the roll, nine members answered, when the minutes of the last day’s proceedings (July 80th) were read and apereret Petitions being in order, a large number were received poi th the erection of free hydrants,and appropriately referred. From inhabitants, praying to stones fixed in 1th street-—Referred. An invitationgo the Board to attend an examination of bey | pupile og the Long Island Farms, on the 3lst instant —Accept Reports of Committegs—In favor of construct a sewer in Waverly Place, as reported from the Board—Re- ferred back to the same Committee. bare, curb and gutter In favor of erecting a road through 9th Avenue—Con- curred in. In favor of constructing a drain in John street—Con- curred in. In favor of improving part of the road in 10éth street. In favor of working aroad in 2d Avenue—Concurred in. In favor of erecting a fence in 86th street—Concurred in. In favor of erecting a sewer in 9th street to 6th Avenue —Concurred in. An Ordinance relative to carts, wagons, fish and fruit, prohibiting the use of the bells and irons paely. attach- ed to these vehicles, unless the owners are previously li- censed by the Mayor—Referred. A communication was received from the Comptroller— stich as had been presented by this functionary to the Board of Aldermen—asking for an additional appropria- tion of $77,857 72, forthe aid of the Alms House, addi- Sac hates Printing and Stationery, Marshals, &c., &c., was read. Assistant Alderman Divven moved that the communi cation be referred to the s words in relation to the document before the Board. The thing was quite plain; thecity government was ina state of yankrapicy. aid never was the Common Council in such a condition for want of funds. ‘The appropriations have been expended by the appointments that have been made. and the money squandered. He would say to the “Native” party, ‘* go on and squander the money,” and in the end of the year get kicked outof office. Paempent—You are out oforder, Mr. Assistant Alder- man of the “first.” Asst. Ald. Cuanticx—Well turned out. He, therefore, protested against the sweeping appropriations thus made to pay the under officers and persons who hold appoint ments under the “native” party. He was sorry to per- ceive that the so called “reform party” had confessed judgement so soon, and had plunged the city into such enormous expense. The people, however, would be able to deal with the er, and he trusted that the communi- cation would be referred to enable the members of the Board to examine into the items, by which he averred he would be able to show that the “native” party had far exceeded the old Common Council in the expenditure of the city government. It appeared that inthe monthof July asum of $5,319 was expenced for out-door poor by the Natives; whilein the month of April the Locofocos apent but $3,982 for similar purposes. On this oneh ad corruptions could easily creep in and he believed that the money was spenton men who were employed to hunt about the city in search of paupers,but it was well known that few paupers were about the city in the month of Ju- ly, The Locofocos were far behind the present Board in relation to public expenses as an ins] ion of the records would prove. He, therefore, hoped the document would be referred. The question on its adoption was then ta- ken and carried. yes7. Noes 5 Acommunication was received from the Receiver of Taxes, asking an appropriation for building an office. coe to a Committee with power to act in the pre- miaes. An ordinance was read from the Board of Aldermen, ie oe in, dividing the City into Watch and Lump istricts: Reports in favor of erecting side walks in West, between Kiog and Barrow streete—Concurred in. Resolution from the Board of Aldermen, in favor of cleaning out the slip at the Alms House—Concurredin. Resolution in favor of appointing Smith W. Clark, Day Police Officer of the 16th Ward. . Assistant Alderman Cxanutcx opposed the appoint ment, as the Board, he contended, had notfthe power to ap- point the police, It was like throwing so much money away; and he would take the occasion to express his un mitigated contempt for the insolent remarks made by the Alderman of the First Ward in his place night at the Board of Aldermen, in attributing to members of the Assis tanta “trickery” in relation to an amendment which was appended to the resolution, which provided that the re- solution should be accompanied with a Marshal’s war rant from the Mayor, He, in his place, flung back with contempt— Prysinent.—You are out of order. You can’t go into this subject here, Aasistant Alderman Cuaruicr—I admit it is too con- temptible for notive, and I fling it back with utter con- iy from my place at La Board. Side Beet cf ler passing some other papers from the Board o: Aldermely t the Boara adjourned. Great Bank Case. ‘he great case of the Bank of the United States, against Col. Andrew Beirne, of Monroe, as endorser for his son-in-law, Mr. Steenber | and (now of New York) involving some $650,000, has nm decided in Col. Beirne’s Fill g f special Court of A Court of Appeal, Ju in the ) . Boston. — (Correspondence of the Herald.) Besron, Aug. 25, 1844. State of the Weather—Odd Fellows Celebration— Swmshine and Salvation. I know not how it is, but it appears to me you have fewer letters from correspondents in this city, considering ita importance in a commercial, lite- rary, and philosophical point ot view, and the ex- tent of its population, than from any other point; and as I consider that it is entitled to a fair repre- sentation in that great chronicle of the times, the New York Herald, 1 know not that I can do a bet- ter thing than making an occasional attempt to fill up the void. . Thursday, Friday, and Saturday have been most disagreeable days, a bleak coast wind blows in upon us all the time, accompanied with heavy rains, the more disagreeable from their contrast with the exceedingly sultry ,dog-day weather which preceded them. The Odd Fellows who left this city to attend the celebration in Portland, were, with the good deni- zens of that place, much di inted at the unpro- pitious state of the atinoutona on Friday, which prevented them from parading “in all the pomp and circumstance” which their splendid regalia and insignis, really gives them an opportunity of doing. They, however, took advantage of ate hours of sunshine on Saturd: id made a most splendid display, though with diminished numbers, @ great many having left for their homes on the preceding evening. have been informed by a gentleman of the order that there were upwards of two thousand Odd Fellows in the procession, and three thousand in the city on Friday; though the Times, with a bit of exaggeration, sets it down as five thousand. Several car loads of them returned to this city as late as 12 o’clock Saturday night. Since sitting down to write this letter the wea- ther has cleared off most beautifully, and as the church bells are ringing, 1 see from my window the sidewalks filled with silks and satins, the wear- ers of which are repairing to their respective places of worship, affording a striking contrast to the mea- gre display at the ringing of the bells this morning, a circumstance from which we may be allowed to infer that rainy weather is highly unfavorable to the salvation of belles. More anon, Squizzuz. Philadelphia [Correspondence of the Herald.) U. S. Bric Somers, } PHILaveLPuia, Aug. 25, 1844, Dear Srm:—I have the happiness to inform you of the safe arrival at this place of the U. 8. Brig So- mera, on Sunday evening, Aug. 25. Officers and crew all well. She is last from Nassau, N. P. and the Bahamas. The Somers sailed from New York May Ist, 1843, and has been absent 16 months, during which time she has been actively cruising inthe West Indies and Gulf of Mexico, having been 260 days at sea, and has sailed twenty-three thousand five hundred miles. She has visited Norfolk, Savan- nah, Pensacola, (Fa.) 5 times, Key West twice, and has called in at 13 other. different ports in the West Indies. During the time she has been absent, she has ne- ver been beaten by any vessel, and have never seen any vessel but what she could easily have overta- ken had we wanted todo so. We have encoun- tered several very severe gales, and I hesitate not to say she is the finest sea boat I ever was in—per- fectly easy in a gale of wind, and remarkably dry. She has not lost a spar or sail since we left, and have been cruising during the hurricane months in the Gulf of Mexico and the West Indies. I will see you in a few days and give youa more full ac- count of particulars from abstract. Philadelphia, [Correspondence of the Herald.] Purvapevruia, August 26, 1844. Native Americanism—State of Society—The News- paper ¢Press—Surgical Affairs—Steamboat Ex- plosion, §c. It gratified me to notice the respectful attention given my last epistle,which you kindly inserted, al- though written currente calamo,asall such commitiniy cations must necessarily be, from your humble ser: vant. I made a few remarks in regard to the Na- tives, and being one myself, should be allowed as “large a charter as the wind, to blow upon whom Iplease.” This Iintend to do in the exercise of my privilege as an American citizen. Happening to peruse a few moments since a pamphlet written and published Ly, Jacob Barker, Esq., an old and highly respectable citizen of New Orleans, I find that the sentiments in the annexed extract, agree with my views of the case so well, tat I shall make use of them to that effect, ‘The question of native and adopted citizen,” he says, ‘* should not be considered debateable any more than the slave question is ; both questions should be consid- ered settled ; to agitate either alike treasonable.” The principal extract, however, is as follows:— “The late alarming organization of Native Amer- ican Societies, the selfish and unjust sentiments they promulgatte, and the lawless acts of violence perpetrated by these men, should induce every citi- zen in the United States, whether he be Whig or Democrat, to lift up his voice against all such dis- tinctions. They should withhold their political support from all those who sow the seeds of discon- tent—should meet their hestile proceedings firmly, yet mildly and with a return of kindness doing good for evil, subduing their angry possions by killing them with kindness; follow the example of that pure patriot Thomas Addis Emmett,against whom the black-coats combined very soon after he landed on our shores, and while he held fast on his political integrity, he pursued such a course of amiability and generosity towards his persecutors, that his capacity to sustain their legal nghts in Court, his great learning, his eloquence, and many virtues soon won his way to their hearts—their roast beef—their turtle soups and madeira wine ; but atthe same time withhold from the advocates of mob law, as well as from these who endeavor to make any other destruction among citizens than that which arises from intelligence and virtue—all political support, and in no case add to their politi- cal power until they shall learn to respect the legal rights of naturalized citizens, and yield to those who may yet flee from the anaes grasp, the re- quirements of humanity and benevolence.” I shall not treepass with any remarks of mine upon the preceding sound and admirable advice— suffice it that the sentiments are worthy of being written in letters of gold. * Our city is filled with alarms of fire, and brutal fights between the firemen, who are a positive dis- grace (with a few exceptions) to the “metropolis of brotherly love.” It is thought that most of the fires happen through incendiaries and gentlemen of the mob-profession. The Lazarine of the place exceedsall power of description. Gentlemen loa- fers abound numerously, and puzzle all investiga- tion as to their “local habitations and names.” It would be an act of charity if our courts of justice had the power of sentencing many of them to the “tread-mill for twelve calendar months.” The Evening Mercury willsoon appear under new habiliments, and the price of it, after thejfirst of September, will be ‘fone cent.” This paper is ably conducted, and its present editor, L. A, Wil- mer, a gentleman of fine talents. Its publishers, Severng & Magill, arej two industrious young men, who, like yourself are in no ways indebted to friends, but to their own exertions for the hand- some patronage which has attended their journal. Industry is sure to prosper among us, as ig evidenc- ed in the success of the Herald, whose circulation among us, almost equals that of our own papers.— The Daily Sun contains some very rabid attacks on the Catholics. The Ledger and Chronicle are ever in a belligerent state, and Col. Alexander, like his nameesake of old, is one of our principal “fight- ing captains.” The Colonel is a gentleman and a scholar! The Spirit of the Times is ever racy, abounding in all the “good things of this life.” The small Native organs I seldom see—they are but poor affairs. i Our Baltimore cheap line of steamboats have “‘bursted.”” [t was toogcheap to be goods and con- sequently did hot last long. é - There was an interesting surgical case here afew days since, consisting of an amputation of a foot, by Dr. W. J. Duffee, of Moyamensing township The operation was highly successful. This young physician has already obtained an eminent rank in 8 profession and is daily receiving patients from all sections of the Union, where his extraordinary skill has become known. It is. my intention to re- port for you in detail, one of his cases, which will Ee of interest to the medical men of your city. The stock market is becoming daily more de- pressed and money scarcer; the banks refusing a large number of customers; in fact they have done too much. Your admirable money articles form one of the most essential features of your pa- per, upon which our merchants place great reliance, Au revoir bientot. Natuan. Novet Casz.—The St. Augustine News of the 17th inst., says—The U. S. Rev. schr. Vigilant, Commander ‘Taylor, arrived here on Saturday , from St. Marks, via Key West. The object of her visit isa de. mand from the Governor of Louisiana, through the Gov- ernor of Florida, for eight negroes who made their es. capegirom the Balizeon the pilot boat Latayette, and were®randed on the Tortugas Reef, Six of the negroes weresold afew days previous to the arrival of the Vi- ‘dant, by thegu. 8. Niet hal, agreeable to an order of the jourt, and were purchased by Mr. V. Sanchez, for tne sum of $2,300, As.yet, Mr. Sanchez has refused to deli- ver up these negroes, agreeably to the demand of the Go vernor of omg 5 = Keo * his property, havin; irc} them at public vel one and some excitement has been created on the subject.” RMB e255 ~ Southport, w. T. (Correspondence of the Herald.) Sovrurort, W. T., Aug. 5th, 1844. A Village in the Far West. Dear Si :— _ 4s many of your readers may ‘Rot be aware of the fact, that such a place as Southport is in exis- tence, it may be as well to inform you that this village is situated on the western shore of Lake Michigan, fifty-five miles north of Chicago, and thirty-five south of Milwaukie. The ground on which it stands, nine years ago was covered by an unbroken forest, and trodden only by the Indian and the beasts of the forests; now it supports a population ot from two to three thousand indus- trious, enterprising, and thriving inhabitants. Our course has been, still is, and from our Seogaphical position and many other advantages which we en- Joy, must continue to be, rapidly onward. The country in the rear of the village, is one of the most beautiful on the face of the globe ; in fact it is supposed by them that hav: seen it, that it was iu this region that the Garden of Eden was loca- ted: the opinions of all the wise men that have lo- cated it in Asia, to the contrary notwathstanding. But be that as it may, it is exceedingly beautiful and fertile, and offers inducements to farmers, such as are presented by no other part of thosterritory of the United States. With this fact, the farmers of the east are becoming acquainted, as is evinced by the thousands upon thousands of them which every season brings to our shores. _ AsIdo not know that it will, be agreeable to you to publish what J write, I will write no more at present, but will wait and see what reception this brief article meets. P.Q. More Meditations, ‘* Woe untojyou, Scribes and Pharisees, Hypocrites ! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of platter, but within are full of extortion and excess.”— St, Mat- thew’s Gospel, XXIII. 25. Passing along Broadway last evening with a friend, our attention was attracted by a watchman following a young woman, whose deportment evinc- ed nothing rendering her liable to the suspicion of being a prostitute. She made a civil reply to some question of the vigilant guardian of the public morals, and passed on. In answerto aremark which we had the temerity to make on the subject, the watchman replied, “ that 1t was only required that these girls ould keep out of Broadway” The above text of Scripture immediately occurred tome, andI thought it might perhaps serve, also, to edify the grave and reverend signors, who govern our city, 80 wishing them goed morning, I remain, A Quiet Oxserver. MewancHoLy | Accrpent.—-Another accident occurred at Williamsburg, on Monday night, from the use of a camphene lamp. The lamp was ever- turned in some way, and the wife and child of a Mr. *Meeks, a tailor, living in Grand street, were so severely burnt that they are not expected to live. Two young girls in the house were also badly injured. Great caution should be exer- cised in using these camphene lamps. Viotent Hart Storm in Mepway.—We have been favored with the following extract of a letter received in this city dated this mornin haat he aly about 1 o’clock, we experienced the most severe and structive hail storm, gery with wind and rain,” that ever was known here by the oldest person living, destroying and cutting down vi ition as effectually as would the mower with his scythe, and the window glass which was exposed to the fury of the storm was but very little obstruction to the course of the hailstones, some which I measured were six inches in circumierence, an: that too half an hour after they had fallen. Some were measured by other persons which were nine inches. ‘The quantity of rain which fell during the storm which did not exceed thirty minutes, was 1§ inch. The hail storm did not last more than fifteen minutes. The amount of damage done by the way of broken glass to myself and the company, ie a little more than 400 lights. Fortunate- ly most of the houses had blinds that secured the glass, and only about 1600 were broken in all the village.—Bos ton Transcript, Aug. 26, Atumnt oF Brown Universrry.—The Alumni of the university will be held in this city on Tues- day, irene ‘3d, the day preceding commencement. It oped that the graduates of the college will come up in. large numbers to share in the festivities of this occasion. The Hon. William Hunter will deliver the ddress, and the Hon. Tristam Burges, the president of the association, is expected to preside at the bg cdigh | we at the dinner of the ‘Alumni. In addition to the ress of Mr. Hunter, we understand that the Rev. Dr. Sprague, of Albany, N. Y., will deliver an address to the Philermenian Society, connected with the college, on Tuesday afternoon, at 4 o'clock ; and that on the atternoon of commencement day the anniversary oration before the Phi Beta Kappa will be delivered by Rev. Dr. Sears of Newton.—Providence Jour. Aug. 26. Sreampoat Cotrisions.—About 60 miles below this city, night before last, the steamboat Indiana, des adie, ran afoul of the Oregon, coming up She struck thi x part of one her wheel-houses, but did no terial damage Four or five evenings ogo, a few miles above this city, the Ashland, bound for Pittsburgh, was run into by the Josephine, and had one of her wheel- houses so much damage that she was obliged to return here for repairs. This is very dangerous amusement.— Cincinnati Gazette. Diep or w1s Wounps.—Mr. Halleck, the man who wan injured on the Long Island Railroad's few days ago. More Private Matzs.—It is stated in a Cincin- ati that arrangements are moking to extend the sytem Private Malls ‘between New York, Cincinnati, and St. Louis. Fuartive Stave.—A man passed through this town on Friday of last week, with a fugritive female slave which he had recovered some where abov? here, we havo not learned where. ua Telegraph. - Canpwate Deap.—Judge Patrick Jack, Who died, a few days since, at Galveston, of yellow fev.%", was bi br the candidates forthe Vice Presidency of the public. Maru ror THE Paciric.—A letter bag will be des- patched from the office of the Navy Agent in Baltimore, on or about the Ist of September, for the U. 8. squadron: in the Pacific, Amusements, Ninto’s Ganpgn.—This is a season of mass meet- ings, mighty gatherings, and multitudes; but for a mass meeting of merry-makers, fora multitude of happy people and a mighty gathering of the fair daughters of the land, commend us to Niblo’s Garden, for there on every night of the week we behold u gay and happy mul- titude gathered together to forget for a few hours the cares and toils of the world, and enjoy in innocent and harmless recreation the charming time snatched from the hand of care. This fashionable and favorite resort is now nightly crowded with the fairest and best of the land— from the North, the South, from the East, and from the ‘West, strangers visiting New York rush eagerly te these delightful Gacdens; and are rewarded by a variety of en- tertainments of the most attractive and satisfactory char- acter, rendered more pleasing by the opportunities offord- ed for promenade through this fairy land. Tonight a splendid entertainment is offered, and Niblo’s Garden wiil again present the same charming appearance that it has for some time past. IT I8 THE FATE OF GENIUS TO SUFFER PERSECUTION.—It was se with Copernicus,’ Galileo, Sartorius, Columbus, anda best of others; but it is emi- nently so with Dr. Felix Gouraud. han him no scien- tific man has ever been a greater benefactor to the ladies; yet he has lived to see the rewards which are justly his duetrudely snatched from his hand. Thus no sooner does he fsucceed in manufacturing a MiDICATED SOAP that is all powerfal in the removal of tan, freckles, sunburn, sallowness, tetter, and all othe, eruptions ofthe human skin, than his invention is pon need upon by Swindlers whose audacity is excelled only ."y their igno- rance and vulgarity, and whose sole aim ix’, living ap- years to be a jonging for the ‘almighty do. ‘@r.” The lenorant pretenders then not only make a soap t.9 RESEM. nix Dr. G.’s, but absolutely sometimes copy hi.‘ labels and advertisements. Govuravp’s Poupre Suntine, for eradicating auperf tous hair from the skin; Grecian Hair Dye, for changing > or grey hair to a beautiful brown or black; Liguip Rover.” for giving a’ splendid rosy tinge to the cheek, and his Blane #'Espagne for imparting to the complexion an ala- baster whiteness—have all counterfeited by the same matchless wretches! Be careful, therefore, to pur- chase only at Dr Gouraud’s Depot, 67 Walker street, first store rrom Broadway. ‘And at 74 Chestnut street, Philadelphia; 2 Milk street, Boston; Carleton & Co., Lowell; Dyer, Providence; Ferre, Middleton; Bull, Hartford; Myers, New Haven, Cowles, Springfield; Green & Co., Worcester; Towsey, Roches- ter; Pearce, 4 Stanwix Hull, Albany; Backus & Bull, Troy, Storrs, Hudson; Gray, Poughkeepsie; and all coun- try druggists. 0G- CONNELL’S MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR— The great healing ointment for all burns, always ollay ing the pain and extracting the fire in an incredible sho time after its application. Upon being applied to scrofn- lous sores or ebstinate biles it immediately causes adis- charge of allthe impure matter and then heals them. If applied to broken limbs they heal without pain or sore- ness. Eyes that have been sore or inflamed for years it is sureto cure. By it inflammations are td swellings subdued, and mortifications prevented. It heals every species ores, both old and new, and biles, or humors of any description, are cured by it, Hundreds and thou- sanda in this city, and in ull parts of the Union, wherever this salve bas been used, now stand ready to testify to its magical effect in removing all _ from any sore, and al- ways healing in an incredible short time. Physicians gererally are solicited to use it, Several in this city al- ready prescribe it in all casesof burns. It will be given to the poor and suffering. Sold at 21 Courtlandt street. OG- COMSTOCK’S SARSAPARILLA FOR ALL IM urities of the blood, pimples or humors on the face, scre- Fotos diseases and billious affections. Sold at 21 Ceurt- landt street. Price 60 ceuts per bottle or $4 per dozen; Pads Bt LIiTY pines ty] Come ture, Ire + of Medicine ax “*harmocy of the ety of rt re a confidently re yommended forall cores of y produced by secret in julgence or excess of any 1 it is an invaluable reme iy lor Le nated atertity, acrenness (uniees depe,/ ing on mal-formation.) sie bottles $1 each ; cases of hali adozer $6; care- ally packed and sent to all ofthe Union. ‘Oliee of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy 4», Nosanu strest, W.&. RICHARDSON, M. D., Agent.