The New York Herald Newspaper, August 31, 1844, Page 2

ibid eeieiheieanene oe NEW YORK: HERALD. New York, Saturday, August 31,1844, —— Illustrated Weekly Heral: THE GREAT MASS MEETING OF THE WHIGS. MR. WEBSTER DELIVERING HIS GREAT SPEECH!!! The Reporters of the New York Press, We shall issue this morning a very beautiful and interesting Intusrrarsy Werxiy Herat. It will contain @ large and very graphic engraving of the scene presented at the Whig Convention in Albany, on Tuesday last. This illustration will convey a correct idea of the picturesque appear- ance of the multitudes assembled on that occasion, the platform beneath the old trees, and Mr. Web- ster in the act of delivering his great speech. Another engraving will represent the steamboats proceeding up the Hudson, with the New York de- legations on board. The third engraving will present portraits of the reporters of the Herald andthe whig papers of this city, as they appeared when engaged in the work of reporting Mr. Webster’s speech, for a wager of one thousand dollars. This engraving will be highly interesting. The reporters are all represented as writing with their left hands, a cir- cumstance which requires a few words of explana- tion. Our reporters can write with both hands with equal facility, and, indeed, when necessary can reporttwo speakers atatime. Observing them report with the left hand on this occasion, as they wished to keep the right hand fresh for writing out their notes, and imagining that there must be some peculiar excellence in that system, the reporters for the other papers imitated them, but not being ex- actly ‘‘up to the thing,” to use a familiar but ex- pressive phrase, they botched Mr. Webster’s speech shamefully, whilst our “ unequalled corps” gave, as usual, a full and admirable report. The engrav- ing, as will be at once perceived, acquires immense additional interest from this circumstance, record- ing as it does a singular occurrence in the history ot reporting. This Weekly Herald will contain our report of the speech, and altogether will be the most attractive and accurate record of this mighty exhibition of whig strength—whig beauty—and whig eloquence, which could be produced. Our full and graphic Jeport of the interesting proceedings at the Berk- shire Jubilee wil! be also contained in this splendid Weekly Herald. Price of the whole only 64 cents. Arrival of Steam Ships. The Great Western will probably arrive to-day or to-morrow. We are on the look out for her. After her follows the Hibernia on a trial of speed. News for Europe. This afternoon, at a quarter to five o’clock, the letter bags of the Acadia will close in this city. ‘That steamer will leave Boston to-morrow, noon, for Halifax and Liverpool. In order to supply the public with the latest news to send by the Acadia, we shall issue a second edition ot the Weekly Herald, at 9 o’clock this morning, with all the intelligence which may reach us inthe meantime. We shall also prepare an extra edition at 3 o’clock this afternoon. Those seeking the best papers to remit to Europe, can obtain these, in or out of wrappers, at our counter. The Presidential Contest—State of the Country. Whilst the country in all its elements of prosper- ity and greatness is advancing with unexampled ra- pidity, the great political contest goes on also with great spirit and vigor, and promises to be attended almost by as muchexcitement and agitation as that of 1840, which resulted in the triumph of the Whigs by an immense majority. In the South and South- west the struggle is carried on with remarkable keenness, and here atthe North within the last month the feeling of both parties has increased very much in intensity and bitterness. Nothing is thought of, or talked of, but the presidential elec- tion, and the relative chances of the candidates are the subject of universal speculation and enquiry. Itisvery clear that the whigs have the brightest prospects in this State, and here, as we have more than once stated, from all tha: we can learn, will be the scene of the great decisive struggle. As every one possessed of ordinary sagacity foresaw the defeat of Mr. Van Buren at the Baltimore Con- vention, has proved a heavy blow and sore discou- ragement to the Democratic party in this State. The leaders have never recovered from the shock. A strong effort has been made to arouse the “* un- terrified democracy,” but it has, generally speak- ing, failed. Every one can eee that the agitation is not conducted and managed under the same in- fluential guidance as in former days. The most active instrumentality at present in the field for Mr Polk, appears to be that of the “‘ Empire Club”— of the extent of whose powers te aid the cause, and of the value of whose agency, we believe not very many require special enlightenment. We mi the great guns at the public meetings of the democracy. The sceptre of old Tammany appearsto have been idly cast away, and neither in the newspaper organs, nor in the popular gather- ings do we recognize that dignified, bold, confident and authoritative tone and character which distin- guished them in other days. It has been found impossible to subdue the lukewarmness, and more than this, the feeling of disapprobation with which the nomination of Mr. Polk has been regarded in this region. The coldness and apathy of the old wire-pullers, office-seekers, and leaders of the democrats, who were accustomed to rally with sach enthusiasm under the banner of Martin Van Buren, are readi- ly explained. These leaders argue, with what good reason, let our readers judge, that if Mr. Clay be elected, they will have a much better chance of arranging the succession in 1848 to this succession, than if Mr. Polk were to succeed. In case of Mr. Polk’s success, the old section of the party here at the north, might, indeed, inscribe “Ichabod” on their banner, for assured- ly their power and glory would be departed forev- er, 80 far asthey of this generation were concern- ed. Mr. Calhoun would be enabled then to extin- guish the last embers of his antagonists in the de mocratic ranke. But it Mr. Clay be elected, these politicians argue, and with what reason Jet our readers also jndge, that the whig party could not possibly hold together more than the four years of his administration—they would go to pieces—du- ring that time the plans of the leaders of the “ de- mocracie” in this latitude could be properly ma- tured—and in 1843 they might very probably calcu. Jate as assuming the sceptre of power. Thus we have explained the present apathy and indifference and want of enthusiasm which pre- vail inthe camp of the Democrats of this great State. The Whigs are on the contrary, united, zealous, and diligent, Still, although the prospect thus looks cheering for the Whigs, itis very hazard- ous to attempt any thing like positive calculations of the result. The returns from the various States heard from are besides, afier all, somewhat decep- tive. Many local circumstances operate in modi- fying the result of a gubernatorial or State legisla- tive election, that we can hardly miake with posi- tiveness deductions from their relation to the issue of the general election in the fall. « Aa impartial and candid review of the whole ground then leads us to conclude that the contest will be exceedingly hot and close, and that at pre- sent the chances are in favor of Mr. Clay. A tew weeks may however change the whole aspect of affairs, and amonget other matters of whose proba- ble operation we cannot just now judge, is the Jast jetver of Mr. Clay on annexation. ‘Tue Press or tux Revowurionany Ena.—We Give to-day on our first page another curious and interesting batch of extracts from the newspapers published during the memorable era of the revolu- tion. The present period, when the whole country is agitated by the fierce excitement of party politics, and when the party press is disgracing the nation, is a fitting time to exhibit in this way the spirit of the men and the age which gave independence to the United States, and established the liberties we now enjoy. Let these extracts be read with attention. The “ proclamation” is a remarkably interesting document. We have not space to-day for extended comment, but shall soon return to this rich mine of revolutionary feeling, principle and patriotism, and present our readers with some extremely interesting and ,valuable extracts from the same source. Tus “Native Ticket.”—It appears that the “Natives,” true to their principles, are determined to run a separate ticket at the Fall Election. We have had a glimpse of their doings behind the cur- tain, and present the names of the prominent can- didates and nominees for Congress and Aseembly, which they intend to put forth to obtain the suf- frages of their friends at the ensuingelection. We expect in a few days to be able to place the ticket fully completed before our readers, and all that now remains for them is to select a proper candi- date for the Presidency, John Tyler having “‘clear- ed out,” and given them aclear stage. The names which have been put forward in caucus among the natives as candidates for Congress—are for the 3d District, Alderman Miller, Ist Ward, Gen. John Lloyd and J. Phillips Phanix In the 4th District, James R. Whiting, the ex-District Attorney, John H. Williams, the Looking Glass Manufacturer of Broadway, and Jonah Rich, who will probably be the person selected. In the 5th District, Dr. Jacob Haseen, of Sth Ward, Elias H. Ely, David £. Wheeler, and T. M. Woodruff. There are strong chances in favor of Mr. Wheeler’s nomination by the Natives. He is the present School Commis- sioner forthe 9h Ward. 6th District, Geo. Fol- som. Hiram Ketchum will probably be nominated Senator. For Assembly, the following candidates will probably be nominated. Mr. Whitney, of the 9th Ward, one of the most popular and talented speakers of the entire party, itis generally believed, will be nominated without opposition :— Archibald Mercein, M. D., Ist Ward ; Alfred Brower, 4th Ward; Thomas P. Teale, 6th Ward; Roderick N. Morrison, 8th Ward ; B. 8. Whitney, 9th Ward; John Culver, 1ith Ward; A. A. Alvord, 12th Wat R De Pay, loth Ward; George W. Savog Joseph Hutty, 4th Ward ; Richard Reed ; 13th Ward, We give these proceedings in caucus on unques- tionable authority ; and it will therefore be per- ceived that the “Natives” are “wide awake.” We shallin afew days be able to present the ticket for Congress and Assembly, and probably for President and Vice President, to the other con- tending parties, to whom forthe present we would merely say—‘' To your tents, O! Israel.” ; John J. jacob L.. Fenn, Tue Naturat History or Poutics.—-The Globe and Intelligencer, at Washington, having ex- hausted all their store of vituperation and black- guardism against each other, and the candidates whowe claims they respectively represent, have now entered cn an interesting discussion relative to the character of the hickory tree. ‘!he Intelli- gencer abuses it as rotten, worthless, and hardly fit tor fuel—the Globe is quite poetical in its de- fence as the most respectable of the denizens of the forest. A little practical knowledge of the properties of the birch, of which they probably did not get enough at school, or they would not be so silly now, would properly complete the education of these intelligent students of natural history. Strate or Pusuic Fesiine in Puivapetpaia.—A rather amusing illustration of the excited state of party feeling in Philadelphia has been afforded to us in the extreme difficulty which we have experi- enced in obtaining a correspondent in that city. We have made various attempts, and tried several correspondents, but they all appear to be afflicted with the prevailing distemper—diseased and exci- ted party feeling. Oa all general subjects of inte- rest to the public they have given the news with tolerable industry and accuracy, but the moment they have approached any topic connected with the “Native,” or “anti-Native” movements, off they have gone into fiction, personality and violence. One could not mention the “Natives” without em- ploying the most offensive epithets, another was equally savage on the ‘-anti-Natives,” and both of course utterly unfit to correspond with this journal. Our present correspondent has hitherto kept preity calm and sober, but recently some indications have appeared which threaten an attack of the pre- valent epidemic. Let this operate as a caution, and if it be neglected, we must try again. Posr Orrice Esrionace.—The True Sun, in re- plying yesterday to a stupid article in an obscure weekly paper of thisicity, charging the government ef the United States with having authorized the opening of letters in the Post office inthe year 1785, has made a blunder which is quite unpardon- able in such a walking cyclopwdia of old almanae lore as our profound contemporary. It represents Washington as having issued the instructionsin question and defends him for doing s0. Now it happens that Washington had nothing whatever to do with the act alluded to, which was passed by the old Congress, at a time when the illuatrious patriot of the revolution was in retirement. Washiogton did not re-enter on public {life till 1789, when the new government was formed under the Constitu- tion. As for the act of 1785 itself, itwas perfectly justifiable, under the then existing circumstances, and bears no analogy whatever to the atrocious seal-breaking b y the post office officials of the British government. A Hint to Tae Western Raitroap Company.— The cars which left Buffalo on Sunday last, were thirty-four hours before they reached Albany, and yetrun above twenty miles per hour! Why should the mail wait so many hours at Rochester? Why should it loiter at so many places for refreshment ? Three meals are quite sufficient for that journey, and they require but one hour, while 15 hours would suffice totransport the letters between Albany and Buffalo; and the Herald would reach the far West oae day sooner, and gratify many thousands, who are anxious for early information, in regard to busi- nees even more than politics. When complaints are made about this silly de- lay, the answer is—“Oh! it is a great work ac- complished ina short time!” Asif that was a reason for not reaping all the advantages which this really grand work offers. The rails are as good as on the Birmingham road, the carriages are easier, and the pace should be twenty-five miles per hour. The Birmingham mail does not step one moment at Walford, (the letter-bag of which, equals that of Rochester) but drops the bag on the ground, and catches the other in a net, opened for that purpose, and the utility of our railroad will be only half enjoyed, until similar activity is enforced thereon Such activity would not require an ex- traordinary outlay, but it would add surprisingly to the number of passengers ; for it isnot the money- cost only, which deters travelling—but the loss of time, (which is far more valuable) and the uncom- fortable night, which prevents many ladies, infirm people, and children, from undertaking the jour- aey. The transportation is now atedious punish- ment, and it might be made a pleasant excursion; nor would the change require above three weeks to be effected. Patmo’s Taeatae.—A very splendid eeries of in- tertainments are offered at this house this evening for the benefit ot Mr. Parsloe. No one deserves a bumper better than he, and let him have it. He certainly presents a most liberal bill of fare. Packets vor Evaore.—Three packets, the Columbus, for Liverpool ; Utica, for Havre; and St. James, for London, will sail hence next Monday. Da. Lanpyer’s Lucturs.on Tug Evivences oF Tug Existence or rue Derry.—Dr. Lardner pro- poses to give on Sunday evening at Palmo’s, the Bridgwater Lecture. It wasgiven on the Sunday evenings in Boston and Philadelphia last season, with the most extraordinary success. At Boston, | especially, the audiences were immense. The firat evening about 2,000 people were admitted at the door, and half as many more left unable to approach it. This excitement coatinued every Sunday while the Doctor remainéd there. The subject is— The evidences obtained from the phenomena of nature to prove that the universe is sustained by anomni- potent immaterial power, exercising in a degree and to an extent which has ao limits, the attributes of wisdom and benevolence, and that except, by admitting the existence of such a power, it is im- possible, on the admitted principles of Bacon’s me- thod of reasoning, to explain or understand the | material world, while, by its edmission, all be- | comes clear and intelligible.” Dr. Lardner intends | to avail himself of all the illustrative apparatus on | this occasion to relieve what might otherwise be | heavy in a discoursive attempt ot this sort. We learn that Dr. Lardner has mentioned his | design to a number of intelligent and distinguished friends (among others to the Mayor) who have ex- | pressed much gratification at the benefit which may attend such an employment of the Sunday evening by many who would otherwise pass it in listless idleness, or perhaps worse. For our own | part, we hail this project with great satisfaction, as one eminently worthy of the patronage ot all en- lightened friends of truth and Sabbath sanctifica- tion, and cannot doubt that he will be as success- ful here as in our sister cities. Late From Sr., Domingo.—It is stated by Capt. Mabee, of the fopaz, arrived yesterday in nine- teen days from Port au Platt, that matters in Hayti were in a very unsettled state, and it was uncertain what course would be pursued by the government with the Spanish part of the island. President Guerriere had left Port au Prince for the North, and would hold a conference with the generals and chiefs of the army, when measures would be adopt- ed for the government of the whole island. The opinion prevailed that the Haytians would attempt to recover the eastern part of the island, and the Spanish party were using every means in their power to strengthen their position. Some misun- derstanding had arisen between the chiefs of the east, in consequence of one section having appoint- ed General Duarte as President without consulting the others. Duarte had, however, resigned, and delegates had gone to the city of St. Domingo for the purpose of drawing up a constitution and no- minating a President. General Santana, it was thought, would be elected. Trade throughout the island, was very much de- pressed, with little prospect of amendment. New Dry Docx.—It is expected that work will shortly be commenced, at Wallabout, on the new National Dry Dock. This affair is to be a splendid one, and we hope that no pains will be spared to render it sufficient for all time to come, Let those who have the superintendence of its construction have it made long, deep, and wide enough to take | in two line of battle ships if necessary. If thisgreat work 1s managed,by our efficient naval officers, it will be a dock which we may be proud of; but if inspectors at $8 a day are selected to oversee it, what will it be? Evenings or Irish Minstretsy.—Mr. McMi- chael’s musical entertainment of last evening, af- forded the most universal delight to the audience. In praiae of the subject little need be said; a hear- ing of its expounder is better adapted to give him that high place as an artist, which he merits, than the most elaborate eulogy. We do not use the term artist in its technical sense ; the powerful in- fluence which Mr. McMichael exercises over his au- dience is unattainable by mere art—by any systent of rules, however, apposite or universal ; 1t has its origin in deep pathos—in the sympathetic impulses of the heart. Mr. McMichael, and his subject, Trish Minstrelsy, coustitute a very happy combina- tion; his manner and address—his vereatility of feeling, a true type of the best specimens of his countrymen—and a faithful abridgement of all that is comic, humorous, hilarious—simple, yet sublime, in the national character. His voice, too, is full of melody; asto the use made of it, it is best shown by the enthusistic applause which fol- lowed each song. We confidently expect to hear it ere long shed a soul of music over multitudes, and that New York will extend a patronage te Irish Minstrelsy commensurate with the deserts of the one, and the good taste of the other. That good taste cannot'be represented by hundreds—we must have thousands to hear Mr. McMichael. Incegase In THE WuaLe Fisnery.—We learn from the best authority that between fifty and sixty ships have this year been purchased for the whale fishery. Upwards of twenty of these were bought here; the remainder principally at the east. Our famous packets when they become too small for packet service, go into the whale catching business. They are considered the best. One would imagine that the fishery would be overdone, and such was thought to be the case twenty years ago; yet the business goes on increasing and fortunes continue to be made, notwithstanding the introduction of lard oil and the increase in the use of all sorts of gas. Wedo, however, supply nearly all Europe, es foreign whalers cannot compete with us in catch- ing the “ Monsters of the Deep.” And it is a fact well worthy of notice, that nearly all the French and other foreign whale ships are officered by Americans. Exgcance, Fasuion anp Economy.—We per- ceive by an advertisement in another column that the great fashionable tailoring establishment of Jennings & Co., in Broadway, have just received a large supply of elegant goods for the fall season. This is the establishment whose bookkeeper, it will be recollected by many of our readers, ena- bled Mr. N. P. Willis so satisfactorily to repel the ross attack of some obscure paper down east, which accused that distinguished leader of the haut ton of practising the somewhat fashionable virtue of neglecting the tailor’s bill. Trortine Matou at AuBany.—The announce- ment that Lady Suffolk with Cayuga Chief, Wash- ington and Moscow, would trot atthe Bull’s Head on Thureday attracted more than a usual number of persons. The lst heat was won by Lady Suffolk with great ease. Time 2,40. Cayuga Chief bolted from the course and threw his driver. He was of course distanced. The 2ad heat was also won by Lady Suffolk. Time 2,844. Moscow dis- tamced. The third and last heat was between Washington and Lady Suflelk, the Lady of course won. Time on this heat 2,38. It rained all the time and the track was heavy. Important From Navvoo.—The inhabitants of the Holy City of Nauvoo, have issued a manifesto declaring that they will take no part in the pre dential contest, as neither of the candidates are fit men to receive their votes. This will exercise al- most as important an influence on the result of the election as the withdrawal of Captain Tyler. Tus Guxat Peorsreian Contest.—On reference to an advertisement in another part of the paper, it will he seen that all entries for the foot race to take place on the Beacon Course on the 14th of October, must be made on or before the 20th of September. The large amount offered in purses is well worth contending for. Hareison Union, No. 2—Davcurers or Tem- Prrance.—This society of ladies are about to re- peat their excursion to Verplanck’s Point, on Mon- day, the 2d of September. We are informed, that the beautiful grove adjoining the landing, is kindly and gratuitously tendered by the proprietor, who will also fit it up with seats, &c., for.the occasion, 1D4Y-—DEVRLOPEMENT OF AN EX: TEN sive tHe Banx oy Commence—A few wee ks since a forged check fer $1600 was found to have been paid at of Commerce, young man named Gilles; ‘was ar rested and neld to arge. cent ¢ ircumstances induced Mr, John A. Stevens, the Presid ent of the Bank, to suspect one of the clerks in that institution of having commited the offence, and he char- ed him with it yesterday. Theclerk confessed, and was Eemediately arrested cod committed to prison for trial. Tue Axacer or Atexanpen Hoaa at Green| » hes proved to have been produced mainly through the nen ce of George Wilks, of this city, who was at the w! on the eve of going to Sto: Ween with atriend, Without the positive r of Wilks it is not proba- ble that Hoag would not have been arrested, ay neither Clark, the tavern keeper, ror Ald. Winship would have assumed the respoasihility of detaining him, and in an instant atter he would have been on the steamboat for Stonington. The statement of Hoag himself is suffi- cient to satisfy the Mayortbut this is the only correct view of the transaction, as he said on his arrival at the city prison “that it was the recognition of Wilks that pre- vented his escape, as he had nearly satisfied Clark and Wfoship that he was nothing but e common blacksmith.” Hoag has made no confessions of any interest, nomis there any reason to believe that he will. He is closely confin- ed with chains during the night, and appears to care little about his pending seitence on Monday next. Hienwar Roi ¥ anp Recovent or 4 vaLuapLr GOLD Warcn —The valuable gold watch taken from Andrew | H Powelt, of 419 Broadway, who was knocked down and robbed in Ann street on Friday night of last week, | was recovered yesterday at Hoboken by a gentleman | named Cook. Twomen oame to Hobokea in the after- noon and walked to Van Voorst’s Hotel, near the race courae, where they obtained a crew. bar and went to a cliff of rocks near by, and procured a gold watch, which oue of them said he had deposited intended to sell it to his companion for $30. The land- lord cted them of some wrung, and communicated his suspicions to Mr. Cook, who followed them to the ferry boat and arrested them, and recovered the watch — They told contradictory stories, but the man who claimed the watch, whose name is Brian, says hejreceived it froma friend at the corner of Broadway and Ann street. His associate wes examined and held asa witness in the case. There isno doubt that it is the watch that was taken from Mr, Powell, which was valued at $176, and for the recovery of which a liberal reward has been offered. Saaway Rossxay.—The schooner Charlotte, of Hudson, lying atthe dock of Messrs, Smith & Co., (oil merchants) near the Navy Yard, was robbed on Thursday evening of a trunk, containing a quantity of clothing, among which Were pantaloons, shirts, drawers, eighteen shirt bosoms, thirty shirt collars, cotton sheets, two white bed spreads, low cases, black sack coat, and other articles of cloth- ing to the value of $100; also a pair of gold spectaclas, value $20; spy glass, quadrant, and nautical books, value $50; the property of Kdward H. Gay, the master and owner of the vessel, A PoLisH WHOLESALE BURGLAR CAUGHT AND VALUABLE SILVER PLATE RecovennD.—A Pole, calling himself Sabas- tian Muresky, lately from this city, offered for sale at the Jeweller’s shop of Newell heart Court Square, Boston, on Thursday, a cal juantity of silver ware, valued at about $200, all marked K, in old English letter. Among the articles were 12 table forks, 12 rt do, 12 table spoons, 2 gravy do., 11 desert do., 9teado., 3 saltdo., 2 butter knives, 2 cream ladles, 1 pair plated scissors, and 2 linen pEphins marked K. The rogue stated that he bought them in this city for $20, and supposed that it had been stolen. It ls no doubt the proceeds of some burglary. Send the Polish gentleman here for trial. Sxtzino Liquon on Sunpay —The contemptible farce of entertaining complaints against the hotels and respect- able public huusos of our city for selling liquor on Sunday, ‘was agai Vege pd heard before Justice Drinker at the Lower Police Office yesterday, and postponad until Wed- afternoon next, at 4 o'clock. e maker of the om ent among the spectators, who will crowd in hun- dreds next week to get @ good sight of him. When this matter is disposed of, let us have a revival of all the old and ridiculous enactments of other times, for we have the bluest kind of laws yet on our statute boeks, such as fines and penalties “ for travelling on the Sabbath, except tochurch or for charitable purpo: prohibitions for the sale of ice creamts and lemonade public gardens, &c. Let us have an organized police of mean, contempt: despicable informers, set at every man’s door, and let the laws against e droppers,” ‘‘common scolds,” &c., ba put in operation, our police oftiees will be filled with public business, and the fees of the Corporation Attorney will awell to a handsome sum under such an administration of city governm —A sailor nam- ed C. B, Stockwell, belonging to the ship Lucas, was ar- rested on Wednesday morning by officer Ives, charg: ed by Peter Haumer, who recently came passenger in said vessel, with breaking open his trunk and robbing him of clothing and money, valued at $120. He gave the ‘wrong name at the police, and when the complainant ap- peared yesterday morning, the rogue could not be found the name of Stockwell, and he was afterward dis- charged a# having been dotained twenty-four hours with- out a witness having oppeared against him; but shortly after was re-arrested by officer Milliken under his proper name and detained for trial. A Jonxny Raw.—One Johnny Kemp, who resides in Varick street. was escorted to the lodgings of Jane Ann McGowan and Mary Wilson, and reli: of his little funda by something like the Hoag touchstone. He ar. rested the faithless girls, but got no money, and failing to convict them st the special sessions. Yesterday morning they were let loose to rob some other Johnny raw. 0, Johnny Kemp! O, Johnny Kemp! APaison Tuier,—A girl named Julia Smith, who has been confined in the City Prison on acharge of robbing the honse ot Jacob L. Baldwin, of 161 Leonard street, about $200 in property and money, has been detected in cuttirg up the new sheets, pillow cases, and blankets be longing toj ‘!Magdalen Hall,” where she is confined, and converting them into srticles of underdress for her own use. Whether she will betried on the charge or not, we have not learned. Coroner’s Record.—Angust 30.—DratH From Ert.xesy —A woman named Catherine Clancy, who has recentiy resided at 204 Chambers street, died suddenly yesterday morning from epilepsy. The coroner’s jury returned « verdict accordingly. Mr. Dempster.—This beautiful ballad vocalist is now in this city, and intends in the course of the ensuing week to give one or more of his very inter- esting concerts. There is little doubt but that they will be as well patronized as any of his previous. Vistrors.—Commodore Kearney, U. 8. N., is stopping at the City Hotel, Judge H. St. George Tucker at the Astor, and Mr. Turner, U.S. N., at [° the Globe Hotel. Niwxo’s.—On Monday evening will be revived the laughable travestie on Hamlet, in which Mr. Mitchell personates the noble Dane to the life. Mr. Holland will also appear in the favorite farce of My Wife's Out. The entertainments will wind up with the burletta of Ole King Cole, Superior Court will sit this day—(Saturday), Common Pleas—In Chambers. Ava, 30,.— William Lynch ve, W. H. Merritt —This an application to reduce bail on an arrest under well warrant. It sppeared that plaintiff purchased two lots of land in Brooklyn from defundant, who represented them tree frem incumbrance. The lots, however, were sold for toe assessment and the plaintiff was thrown out of them. ‘The application was denied. O@- This Court will sit on Monday for jury cases— whea the term will open. Marine Court. Before Judge Randall. Ava. 30.—Henry Carey vs. John Daoroux and Peter For- lege.—An action of assumpsit te recover $100 claimed for rent alleged to be due out of premises 674 Vesey street. Judgment postponed Adams vs. Foster —In this case (noticed in yesterday’s Herald,) the Court gave judgment for plaintiff, $12 52. Mxxancuory Suiciox.—Dr. K. M. Clark, late a surgeon inthe Texan navy, committed suicide at Algiers, opposite this city, en Monday last, by shoot. ing himself through with a pi: Pecuniary embarraas- ment, we learn, was the cause of thedreadful act. He Jeft a young wife, to whom he had been married but montha.—N. 0. Paper, Aug. 22. Tue Weatner ann Tut Crops.—We still have most charming eummer weather The Ren are pleasantly worm and the nights are plesantly cool. The rains during the last week have been truly refreshing. — Vegetation is assuming the healthy and beautiful hue of early summer, The Corn crop % ripening most finely, This, which in the early part of the season, was so backward, has lately come forward eo rapidly, that the promise is most abundant. Another week of favorable weather would place it beyond the reach ef a September frost.—Albany virgus, Aug 29, Screntiric.—The Cincinnati observatory is ra- pidly advancing towards completion. The reat telenco ordered some ume since at Munich, is to shipped for this country the present month. ey “ Donrest Aurelia,” said a lovely di And ranking first for literary fam ‘ Your lip is free from heir, and new I ho) You'll try a cake of Gouraud’s us Soa; For Tan or Freckles, "tis beyond co! api ¥en an his Poudres Sub‘iles banish hair ! One eake will make that brunette skin of thine, Dearest Aurelia, quite as blende an mine!” * THE ITALIAN MEDICATED SOAP OF DR. ¥. F. GOURAUD, is ray mon? superseding every article hitherto invented for the olaee fication of the human cuticle, Dr, G is constrained to acknowledge that his science, in this respect ‘can no further go.” To bmg the Italian Medi. cated Soap to perfection has costhim many aaxious daye and sleepless nights, but his toil has at length b crowned with suce it is emphatically the ne piue ula of soaps. To realize the full benefits of this remark able chemical preparation, be cautious to Gareiaee ont of Dr, Gourand, 67 Walker street, let store FRO Broad. bh d oes a Vulgar and poe counter. itera are straining every nerve to impose on you a worthless counterfeit Bewareef them. ’ . RICORD'S PARIBIAN ALTERATIVE MIs “For the eure of primary or see mdary Syphilir and all affections produced by an injudivious use of moi cury. The great advantages possessed! y this powerfu alterative over ull other preparations forthe cure of sy philia, is, that while curing the disease it improves thy Constitution, whilst merc ony, leave a much worse disease than the one it is administered for, ‘The pest recommendation we can give of it is, that it is now extensively eescribes by the medical taculty, who for lened mercury the only cure for those com its. Sold, in single bottles, $1 each ; in cases of hal’ 1, $4, carefully packed, and sent to all parts of the . Office of the College of Medicine and Pharme- oy, 95 Navsau street. W. 8. RICHARDSON, M D., Agemt. days bviere, and | can confidently offer to persons requiring medic: santages pombe be a pi ye country, either public or private. -ptally ditterent from that vernicious practice of raining tho coustitution with mercury, an. in most cases leaving | @ disease m & ‘J = t : i : 5 3 F g ha re 1 rm a perfect cure py stating their case expliclily, toxelter with al epioptome” timed isatiient roselves cloewben, it ey nd enclosing $5, post addressed to +: Wy. 8. RICHARDSON, M.D, Agoca fies eed Consulting rooms of the College, 95 Nevsce HEALTH.—Our city continues to be remarkably healthy. At this season sickness of some kind is gene- | rally expected, but know of no cases yet of any de- scription. During — week we have been visited by | alternate changes of sultry and cold weather,which mai luce disease. Aw & preventive, a few doses of Parr’ | Roberts & Co. 117 Fulton stree tg A NEW THEORY.—“A new and startling theory | as peneres the natural duration of human life, ap; vin | | a little book called “The Extraordinary Life and Times | of Thomas Parr,” generally called Old Parr. This little work, hesides the said theory, contains much thi structive and profitable, as regards he means of e1 ing good health, and all may be obtained gratuitously of any | agent for Parr’s Life Pills—a medicine which is rapidly | eupercedin; others, as it has never yet failed tocon- quer the most inveterate disorders.” ‘DR.! BLACK WELL’3 ANTY ACRID TINCTURE A SCOTCH RENOVATOR is for sale in New York? by R. 8. Bernard,' 97 Nassau steert, tie only; authorised agent in the United States. I have appointed Mr. War- ren W. Page, corner of Pearl and Purchase sts. Boston, agent for the State of Massachusetts. « ge GOURAUD’S POUDRE SUBTILE FOR ERA- dieating superfinous hair from low foreheads, hairy upper lips, or the stubborn beard of man. Tested before buying, proof positive this and no mistake, at 67 Walker at., first ‘store rnom Broadway. netic Mixture, pecpared the Col of Medicine and Pharmacy of the city of New York, 18 confidently re cor ied for all cases of debilit: duced by secret in dulgtecs, or excess of any kind. Jt is an invaluable reme dy for imy }, sterility, or barrenness (unless depend on mal-formation.) ingle bottles $1 each ; cases of halfadozer 25; care. CONSTITUTIONAL DEBILITY CURED.—The fally packed and sent to all ofthe Union. Offico of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy 05. Nassauvirest. = W 8 ‘ARDSON, M. D., Agent Pal) NOTICING THE REMARKS OF THE FOL- LOWI ‘ofessional men, Hock de Brackenan, profes- sor of medicine at Bolog ‘ego, physician to the Pope at Genoa, Cataneaus, Folgosius,Coicius, in his werk at Venicein 1502, and Jean de Bourdigne, the French historian, were ostonished to find the successful treatment of venereal disease,had made so little progress; at theitime they wrote they describe this complaint the most loath- some of all diseases then extant, that in the expulsion of the Moors from Spain, thousands were attacked with it, and perished under the most skillful treatment. As a fa- mous writer has expressed himself, the malignity of this dis hns greatly subsided, but we doubt fe entire ex- termination; sufficient evidence is left us to say to thowe having this disease, that it will be entailed upon their children, and unless the baty be purified and renovated by Dr. Blackwell’s Ant Acrid Tincture and Scotch Reno. vator. KR. 8. Bernard, 97 Nassau at. New York, is the only authorised agent forthe United States. 8G BOYS SPORT WHISKERS NOW— My whiskers and mustachios too, Resist their charms who can! Itia a fact that a three shilling bottle of Jones’s Coral Hair Restorative will force the hairto grow on any part where nature intended hair to grow. Get it a: 82 Chatham street, 323 Broadway, N. Y., or 139 Fulton et, Brooklyn. GG TO FAMILIES.—SAUNHOLTZ’3 ROACH Bane hasbeen used by hundreds of families, during the eng season with the most perfect success. Wherever this os been used, vermin have been destroyed by thousands, Sold at 21 Cortlandt street, by Comstock & Co. It may be had throughout the New England States, by Druggists generally. Gg TO HEADS OF FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, GEN- tlemenin the Army and Navy, and particularly to per- sons who Travel —Connel’s ‘Magical Pain Extractor.— The marvellous cures which have been wrought by this healing Ointment, and th ‘ost incredible amount of reek which has been relieved by it, aretoo well known by the public to admit of any doubt of the won- derful properties of this article in subduing all pain or. suffering from burns and 4 ‘and olways heating in aa increible short time, and never leaving any scar, If ap- piled to broken limbs they heal without pain or soreness. it is sure to cure eyes that have been sore and inflamed for years, By it old scars are removed, und contracted conls are relaxed It reduces swellings and stops morti- fications. It heals every species of wounds, both old sores and new, and humors of every description are cured by it. Hundreds in this city and in all parts of the Union wherever this salve is known, now stand ready to testify to its astonishing effect in removing all pain almost imme- diately upon its application, No family should ever be without this gulve. Sold by Comstock & Ce., 21 Court- landt street, and by Druggists generally throughout the New England States. &G- ITS HIGHLY GRATIFYING TO HEAR 80 much praise applied to the efficacy of Bernard’s Diarrhwa Medicine, in every case of Diarrh@a, Cholera Morbus, Cholera Intantum and Summer Complaints this season, where it was used it hes been successful; thousands of certificates of wonderful cures can be seen by calling on R. 8, Bernard, the proprieior, 97 Nassau st. New York.— This medicine is also for sale by Dr. W. H. Milnor, corner of John st. and Broadway., 0G THE CONCENTRATED EXTRACT OF SAR SAFARILLA, GENTIAN AND SARSAFRAS, ad New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, os- tablished for the suppression of quackery. This refined and highly concentrated extract, possessing all the puri tying gu ies and curative powers of the above herbs, 1a confidently recommended yy the Co! as infinitely superior to any extract of Sarsaparilla at present before che public, and may be relied on as a certain remedy for all diseases arising trom an impure atate of the blood, such as scrofula, salt-rheum, ringworm, blotches or pim- ples, ulcers, in the bones or joints, nodes, cutaneous eruptions, ulcerated sore throat, or any disease arising from the secondary effects of syphilis or an injudicious ‘use 01 eatoary Sold in single Bottles, at............ 76 cents each 4 in Cases of half-a-dozen Bottles, $3 60 “ rr Office of the volage oF sti 5 7 8. RICHARDSON, M. D., Agent. “POOR CHILD, HOW I PITY HIM,” SAID A er to her darling little son, who lay streti sickness apparently fast’ wasting awo tried several doctors, and none could afford relief. Infact bone couldtell what aiied the child; he had suffered all but death, and in fact death alone was him out of his misery. A friend mother one of Dr. Sherman’s little symptoms of worms, on ling which, she thought they jwered to her child’s case, and accordingly got abox of Sherman’s Werm Lozenges, whieh, to her unspeakable joy gave great relief, and in twe weeks time effected a perfect cure; they of worms. ‘This Sherman’s Lozenges have cured ; ask for 9! take no worthless imitation. His warehouse Naesau street. Agents, 110 and 978 Broadway, 10 Astor House and corner Broadway and 14th street; Mr Cod- dington’s, corner Spring and Hudson; Sends, 77 East Broadway ; Mrs. Hays, 189 Fulton street , Brooklyn; 8 State atreet, Boston ;and 3 Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia; (From the Editorial Columns of the Public Index, printed at Portsmouth, Va., 0G- BERNARD'S DIARKHGA MEDICINE.—This Medicine has for many cats, been experimented with in every atoge of diseases fr which it is intended ; and not- withstanding the many insidious attacks to place it with the herd of quack articles generally advertised, it has Stood the test, and now stanis triumphant above its ene. mies. It hus found a prominent place in the practice of some of the most eminent physicians in this country, and hundreds of persons, well qualified to judge of its effica- cy, have pronounced it the best. family melicing ever in vented. '@ have repeatedly heard the most flattering commendations of its eee, over any other remedy for the cure of Summer Complaints in children, Cholics, Cramps, and Spasms, and we unkesitatingly recommend ith nse to every one. The propri office is 97 Nassau street, New York. This medicin for saleby Dr. WM. H. MILNOR, sorner of John st. and Broadway, 0@- VELPEAU’S SPECIFIC PILLS FOR THE CURE of Gonorrhaa, Gleet, end all mocupurnient discharges trom the urethra. ‘These pills, by the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, established for the ‘Uppression of quackery, may be reliod on as the mor + sea and effectual remedy for the ubove complaints.-- hey oe Dg 9 teed to cure recent cases in pe Bin tyfivedays, and possess a greater power over o} lischargés and chronic gleet, then Ey other preparatior at present known, removing the disease without eontine nent from business, tainting the breath or 7 witn the stomach. Price $i per box. Sold at the Ottice of the College of Pharmacy aud Me licine, 95 Nassau street. W. 8. RICHARDSON, M. D. Agent fig- TO CLEAR THE COMPLEXION,CURE ERU TIONS, CHAPPED AND TENDER FLUSH, &c. &o,— The most wonderful discovery in medieal roienee for dis- eases of the skin, was that made by M. Veeprini, the celebrated Italian physician. He his diseovery it, the form of a piece of soan, called the Italian Chemica) Soap. Many physicians will hardly believe till they have seen the astoun fing effect of thie. The proprietor him. self has had for two years and a half a dreadful scrofalous head disease; he has had three practical surgeons in thet, taken several grains ef calomel a day for weeks ; had the head shaved twice a week; has taken sarsaparilla without the slightest effect ; he has had his head washed two wooks witn it, and it is curing it fast, This mach for eruptions For ladies or children, for clearing the skin of tan, rosy freckles or roughness, nothing cen a this; 4t makes dark or yellow skin white and clear. (One trial will astonish all who try it for chay ih, biter of musquitoes, &e. Sold at the the Again Eagle, $1 Chatham street; 323 Broedway, N.Y. Bewere offcounterfeits or you will becheated ; get Jones's, mind, ‘mot! bed ks describing the ifo Pills may be vitally useful. Proprietors, Thomes . Bo rnd haath wilt proteins ma: Soll ia thigcty at 2 Gouri tr, and by Ds Selves panics or per dozen. Friday, Aug. 30~6 P.M. ‘The Stock Market was rather flat to-day, although prices did not experience much falling off. At the Old Board, Long Island declined }; Norwich and Worcester, 23; Farmers’ Trust, }; Reading Railroad, 3; Ilinois im- proved 4; Kentucky, }; Canton and Ohio 6’a closed frm at yesterday’s prices. At the New Board, Long Island deolined 1}: Norwich and Worcester, 2; Kentucky 6's, 4; Ohio 6's, 3; Harlem closed firm at yesterday’s prices. ‘There is very little doing in domestic bills. business is very active, there is no demand fer exchange. The Southern and Western merchants have not yet com- menced their payments for their spring purchases.— There is, at thistime, a greater demand in other cities, for bills on New York, than vice verse. Our quotations annexed are merely nominal. 4. 2 ere eae Bene us ean Pelee la is % 1a 8 Hy lacon, lal Union, Florida, South’m.L.&T, do 75 a 80 par me SPECIE. Per Cent, Value. Am, Gold, old, 106 01063g Carolus dollars, $106 a t 07 100 a100% Five francs, 0 91a ed 100 100% Doubloons. 16 30 016 100 100} jo. Patriot, 15 90 a6 00 104 al05 vereixns, 485 2487 a So Do. itght, ‘ - a4 al leavy guineas, a 99 2100 Napeleons, 383 a3 0 ‘There isa very fair demand for Mexican dollars, for shipment, but we have not heard of any edvance in the premium. Exchange rules very firm at che highest prices. Prime bills on London are held at 19 per cent premium.— Good bills at 9} do. Sees. Peseeovoon BSSSSS este | Sie = & RS. OR en Sterling exchange rules hi of the dates included in this table. The exportation of specie for the month of August, will not fall fer short of $1,200,000—the principal part of which was Mexican dollars. Exchange rules very high in the principah Southern markets. Qvorations ron Excuancx in THE Principal SOUTHERN Pg. a . N.Y.St. N.Y: cy ie at Charleston, Ane 3 — 05,3234 —a3gpm move Mooi” 21 Pees eral a a . a — 5, 5 a elt New Orleans" 17://9. a0 9/273405,3296 SgaSgpm Mix dis Both foreign and domestic bills are scarce at these points. Sight checks on New York are at a premium throughout the South. ‘The annexed comparative table of quotations for stocks in this market, exhibit but very little alteration :— Prices or Stocks in THE New Yor Manext. 1844 1844 1846 leem> i ° Rate. able. July 0, Aug. 15. ug. 30, United States, 535 1044 eho OT BT TT NTI YG 6 1944 — a— 1iigaioz” 101 aloz 6 1124G01133¢ 115%4a11534 115 all53g 5 1953 10244410334 103 al3ig 103 a — 7 1848-49 107 a— 108 al08%4 1080 — 6 1950-54-40 109 alli 109 alll 100 alia 6, 1861-62-67 109}4a110%4 1103galll 110, alld 534 1960-61-65 1033ga — 105° al053g 105}ga — IB6-7-8-0 100. al 138 100 lol 1846-1 a 1850-153 Tor aloe 1955-08 pes 1859-60-61 101 10294 a103%6 36 1849-58 —a— 973 — 97a 978 3 a 86 Hoe 5! 10136 104 — cg alte 1OF al01% ITT NGS lege gE & gee a— 44a 45 ag 4 a— ass 50 a ca a 79 8 a— Pennsylvania, 73360 74 Wa 72 Rte! ae. Stee ta eee ‘ork City, a al A — Saeed ae 4 106340107" 109, 010 1vaSgatto Lad 1850 — a— 1013ga101% 101 910136 8 5 1858-70 =— al0l% 101%4aloz — a — Bk Com’eN. ¥., fulli ashe as 905s 98048 — 04 serip a — a - tre. N. Y. Life Ins. & ‘Trust Co. 110° alll}g 110 alls = a — Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co. 40 a— 40)ga 41 a Ohio Life Tn rust Co, 95 09% 95 996 95. a 95 Bank of U, Penn’a., Ba 84 BY Biga Boston & Providence Rail’d, 108 a—_ 106%ga107 107 N. Jersey & Trans. Co. 9% 0 95% 93)qa 93 Mohawk & Hud’n Railrond, 62 a 623— 63% 6434 63 Utica &iSchenectady Rail’d, 129 4130 2130 130 Syrcuse & Utiea Railraod, 119 a— 8 allg9 — Aubum & Syracuse Rail’d’ 11: 10 alls 118 ia 2108 26a Auburn & Rochester R. R., 108}ga110* * Ex dividend. Althongh the stock market remains very much de- pressed, State stocks show but a very slight variation from former prices. The condition of eommercial affairs throughout the country prevents operators from going into speculations very deep, and causes the present stag nation in Wall street. While the stock speculators are doing nothing, undecided how to act, the merchants, particularly the importers, are unusually busy. The Collector of the port has been compelled, ia consequence of the press of business, to change the hours for business ot the Custom House, from 9 to 8, instead of 10to3. The importations are coming in mere rapidly tham ever, and the movements of trade were never more active. The job- bers are doing a tremendous business, a business much larger than the most sanguine anticipated. The auction houses have commenced their fall sales, but as yet they have not been very extensive. The importers are active- ly engaged supplying the demand direct from the job- bers; and until that ceases, or becomes greatly dimin- ished, the auction rooms will not be very well filled. Our importers and foreign commission houses have on hand enormous stocks, which are daily increasing, notwithstanding the immense demand from the lo- caltrade. Amidst all this apparent prosperity, the seeds of a revulsion have been sowed. The enormous importations coming in and passing from first to second hands, must be paid for. So long as they remain in the hands of the commission houses to which they were con signed, the value is not in fact placed to the indebtedness of the country and the payment eannot be demanded, but the moment these foreign manufactures pass into second hands, a debt is contracted \thet must be paid from eredits created by our exports or by shipping the precious metals, The extent of our foreign and domestic trade already calls for some further expansion in the movement of the banks to supply the inereasing demand for money. The rate of interest hes already reached the legal standard, and the banks are transfering their loans from brokers and stock speculaters to the commercial classes. The distribation through the country of the immense importations of merchandise must create a very great amount of creditsand mdate trade beyond a sate and propet limit. Unless our foreign trade suddenly becomes contracted, we fear the result of the next two years’ business. A revulsion must de atroy hundreds who imagine they are now engaged in the most prosperous business possible, and whore only object at present is to extend their operations as far om their credits will permit. State Stocks have experienced very little improvement in actual value The attempt to sella division of the public works of Pennsylvania having failed, many are disposed to believe that all the other sources of revenue provided by the last legislature will prove as bad. The canals and railroads of the commonwealth are a very good business. The tolls received up to the Ist instant, for this yoar, show am increase of about twenty per cent. A Pennsytyania State Wonxs, Tolls received from Nov. 30, 1848, to August 10834a10734 107 Ist, 1844, v0 e+ $714,901 68 Tolls recived within uring the last fiscal year... Increase to Aug. let, 1844. . This is very favorable so far as it goes. The creditors of Pennsylvania must patiently await the result of the movements going on to meet their demands. Old Stock Exchange, 1500 Government 6's 115% 125 Canton Co esh 13000. do. 115% 50 lo 590 19000 Government 5's he 8 Nor &’w. Jomo Kentucky 6's | 101K aay NOG, 0 5000 do WO 23 do sn woo do OKs 175 lo 59000 Ohio 6's 4m 97% 50 do 160 99 8000 dg 360.758 10 Utica & ScheR RI = [tigate os sh ¢ 8 bh & ey R 107} *” island it R60 ti 50 = ington RR 43 3 oe ak el Ty lo 150 lo 8 peo 100 Reading RR GND To Naemey RR A BM 1 N York 6's, 62 83 115 € Co a ; " 2s Norwich Wer “ee 40 Canton Co 560 96% 50) do 0 do 15