The New York Herald Newspaper, September 4, 1844, Page 2

“New s¥ork, Wednesday, September 4, 1844. “Another Magnificently IMlustrated WEEKLY HERALD. THE EXTRAORDINARY “DORR MEETING” At Providence, The Little O'Connell of Rhode Island in his Cell. THE GREAT MEETING Of the Democrats at Trenton, ‘We shall issue on Saturday next, one of the most interesting of our series of Pictorial HER- aus, which has attained a degree of popularity altogether unprecedented in the history of illustra- ted publications, This Weekly’Herald wilt contain, in the first place, a view of the Rhode Island State Prison, showing the exterior of that celebrated edifice— the North American Bastile. Another engraving will present a graphic and life-like illustration of Dorr—the Little O’Connell of that chivalric State— in his cell, in the act of making his noon-day repast, consisting of a bow! of pea-soup, of strength accurately adjusted to the prison regulations, and a crust of bread, of the degree of staleness recom- mended for dyspeptic patients, by the celebrated dietetic philosopher, Dr. Periera. Dorr will be exhibited in the very aet of dipping the crust into the soup, with one hand, whilst with the other, he brushes away the flies, (wnich have attained a remarkable magnitude and ferocity in his apart ment) with an elegaut faa of his own manufacture. This will be really a magnificent engraving. Another illustration will also be given, convey- ing an accurate idea of the immense assemblage of the democracy at Trenton, to take place to, morrow, Silas Wright and all the great and litte artillery of the “‘unterrified bone and sinew” will be pourtrayed, together with an accurate view of the State House of New Jersey. This will bea beautifal engraving, and wil! match the one which we gave last week illustrative of the great Mass Convention of the whigs at Albany. Altogether, this Weekly Herald will be the most graphic, accurate, and comprehensive record of the history of the country during the present week, which could be produced. Singular Position of the Presidential Ques- tion. The recent epistles, declarations, and avowals of Mr. Clay, with respect to the question ‘of the an- nexation of Texas, has given a very remarkable turn to the Presidential contest, and created a great deal of ridicule amongst the democrats, fore- bodings amongst the whigs, and great noise aad talk everywhere. The Texas question has, eer- tainly, exercised a very curious influence on the progress of the conflict, and the conduct and tac- ties of the leaders. It demolished Mr. Van Buren —it created Mr. Polk—and now it has placed Mr. Clay in an attitude of direct hostility to the course hitherto pursued by his party and himself. In April last, Mr. Clay argued as ably as Mr. Web- ster himself, against the annexation of Texas. On the first of July, the fine warm weather having probably matured his ideas, he had “personally, no objection to the annexation of Texas,” and before the month had passed away, he had improved so rapidly that he was able to declare that he should be really glad to see the annexation of Texas car- ried into effect. So far as we are concerned, we are very much gratitied by this change in the sen- timents of Mr. Clay, and we are tolerably well as- sured that the great mass of the people of this country are pretty much inclined to regard it with the same feeling of approbation. These recent declarations of Mr. Clay in favor of annexation, afford a veryjremarkable corrobora- tion of the truth of the opinion so frequently assert- ed by us, that the desire for the acquisition of new territory was an instinctive passion, whose power- ful promptings it would be found impossible to re- sist. Every §person ot erdinary sagacity, who has surveyed the history of the past, must be aware CuauLatanism in Kerortine.—We have been very much amused by the efforts of some of the whig papers to depreciate our admirable report of Mr. Webster's speech at Albany. This is always the way with those imbecile concerns after they have been beaten by us in any interesting or im- portant effort in newspaper enterprise and manage- ment. If we publish a speech of O'Connell, or any other great public character on the other side of the water, in advance of any body else, why then these poor, lazy, asthmatic contemporaries of ours» call out as loudly as their weak lungs enable them—‘ Oh! it isa forgery—no such speech was ever spoken!” Jf we report at length and publish the first details of seme curious and novel move- meat in politics, society, religion, or any of the multitudinous elements in motion in this remark- ableflcountry of progress and transition, then the same stone-blind, stupid, and indolent creatures scream out—‘ Oh! it’s all one of Bennett’s forge- ries—no such thing has happened!” And yet we will find them some time afterward waking up, rubbing the encrustations off their eye-lids, and gravely telling the world as news, what we had made matter of history, months, perhaps a year before! Just so with reporting epeeches when they really do make an effort—an effort something like that of an antiquated gentleman of sixty attempting to dance the Poika in the gay saloons of Saratoga — After we have reported and published a life-like, graphic, fresh, and faithful report—in that style which has made the reports of the Herald interest- ing all the world over—we find these creatures coming out with dull, heavy,tedious reports furnish- ed by the speakers themselves, and beaiing about the same relation in point of merit and readable- ness to ours, that a stone-jug of stale root-beer does to a bottle of Hiedsick. Thus it was with Web- ster’s speech at Albany. That great orator writes all his speeches, which are elaborated with great care—almost as carefully manufactured, indeed, as one of Washington Irving’s incomparably finish- ed pages—and after he has delivered the oration or speech, he unbuttons his blue dress coat, always cut of the sam: pattern, and very like the style of Sir Robert Peel’s, and takes out of the right hand pocket a manuscript neatly folded and tied, some- times with blue and sometimes with red tape, and occasionally when that is not convenient, a piece of respectable white packing-cord, which manu- script he hands to a short man with a snub nose, suspicious linen, and uncombed hair, who had perch- ed himself on a high chair at Mr. Webster’s elbow when he rose to speak, and had occupied himeelf very diligently during the delivery of the speech in biting his own nails with an air of most mysterious ferocity, and counting the number of buttons on Mr. Webster’s coat, which he had uniformly as- certained to be six on one side and half adozen on the other. The short man with the snub nose, et cetera, rushes off the platform, and makes with all speed for the office of the lumbering, pro- sy newspaper with which he is connected, there to have the manuscript set up, whilst our reporters write out theirnotes, and are, after all, first in giving to the public the report of the speech—a report so life-like that the reader a thousand miles off from the scene sees it vividly before him, and almost fancies he hears the shouts and exclamations of the multitude. But no sooner does our report appear, than the poor half-starved attachés of the big, prosy, slug- gard newspapers, who go about to the watering places and get their dinner and a “‘shake-down” in the hay-loft, in exchange for puffs in their “‘corres- pondence”—save the mark!—puffs very dearly bought even at that price—begin to abuse the Herald report—swear that it was a ‘miserable failure”— a “very poor eflort”—and then bespatter each other with eulogies, the bad taste of which is only equal- led by their bad grammar. But the public under- stand ell this periectly well, and we do not know that we are justifiable in occupying so much space with an exposure of a miserable charlatanism al- ready sufficiently despised. Theatricals, &o. Tueatricat Criticism—Tue Parx.—The cri- tiques which appeared in our contemporaries yes- terday morning, on the performances at the Park on the previous evening, were really very laugh- able, and we accordingly place to the credit of that, with nations as with individuals, the desire of acquiring new aceessions of property is censtantly operating, ever leading to new fields of conquest and dominion. has it was with the early repub- lies of the ancient world—thus it has been with the great nations of Europe, France and England— thus we see at this very moment the peace ot Eu- rope seriously threatened in consequence of the an- tagonism of these two influential powers of modern times in the prosecution of their schemes for the extension of theirempire. What has been the great cause of all the wars which have desolated the earth? The insatiable thirst for greater power and greater dominion. This instinctive principle never can be eradicated from the human mind. This ‘+ ingrained instinct ” exists for the wisest purposes. Led by its dictates, individual enterprise and indi- vidual effort are excited, and great communities of men are conducted in glory and triumph to the ut- most pitch of national prosperity and power. Ci- vilization is thus made to extend its boundaries and spread its triumphs—the arts made to reclaim and bless the fields of barbarism—the dark places of the earth, which are, in the impressive lan- guage of the Scripture, the abodes of horrid cruel- ty, are converted into realms of industry and hap- piness—and religion, herself, with all her glorious intluences of refinement, and elevation, and peace, and virtue, and blessedness, is enabled to extend her sublime agency of mercy to the uttermost ends of the earth. This great instinctive principle is then to have full sway in this country. Texas is to be annexed. ‘That question is settled, so far as the individual destined to occupy the chair of the Executive is concerned. Mr. Clay and Mr. Polk both occupy on this great matter precisely the same ground. The friends of Texas throughout the United States —and is not their name legion?~may now lay their heads quite composedly on their pillows at night, for no matter who may be chosen as Presi- dent, annexation will have his support, and we really believe ‘hat after all, in case of Mr. Clay’s election, that measure would have the best chan- ces of success, for with the opposition on the side of annexation, and with the President on the side of annexation, and all the devoted and disinterest- ed adherents of the President, the office holders, on the side of annexation, the measure would be certain of very speedy adoption. And we are very much disposed to believe that under all circum- tances, Mr. Clay would be able to drive the mea- sure through on the most advantageous terms to the country. However, we shall be quite satisfied with either Mr. Polk or Mr. Clay. We do not care a straw which goes into the White House next March—whether Mr. Clay be whirled up the ave- nue in that magnificent, princely, and splendife. rous state-carriage which some patriotic and zea- Jous whig conch manufacturer with great fuith, ix engaged in making for his triumphal entrée, or whether Mr. Polk be trundled up to the Capitol in a democratic wheelbarrow. We are sure of get- ting annexation from either of them, and that sa- tisfies us. ° Bat in this new and singular position of the Presidential question, with both the candidates pledged to carry the annexation of Texas, what becomes the duty of the friends of that measure, and of the progress of the republic? It is clear that they should now concentrate all their efforts im securing the return of members of Congress of the right stamp—right good Texas men. This view of the doty of the present movement must be clear- ly apparent to all. Let i, be attentively considered, and the appropriate action ve taken, and the “lone star”? will, before many m ‘Wths, occupy its proper place amongst the radiant constellation of the weat these respectable organs of public opinion, the fact that they have for once given us some amusement. All were very extravagant in their eulggies of the “‘stars”—Mr, Anderson, Miss Clara Ellis, and Mr. Dyott. But the diversity in the eulogistic opinions was what rendered the whole business so laughable. One paper, with great pesitiveness, said that Mr. Anderson’s chief merit was that he had studied only his author and imitated nobody. Another equally intelligent and discriminating critic was as positively of opinion that Mr. Anderson’s chief merit was, that he was so close an imitator ot Mr. Macready, that he is as good as that distin- guished tragedian—in fact, as one of the London critics had remarked, that he was Mr. Macready’s shadow. Now the fact is that the artists brought over by Mr. Simpson are very excellent in their line. They would be valuable accessions to any stock com- pany. But the idea that they constitute the sort of talent necessary to restore the fertunes of the legi- timate drama is absurd. They belong to a class—a highly respectable class, and a large class of drama- tic performers in England, whoare in all respects competent to sustain the inferior parts in tragedyand comedy. But it is certainly anything but just or kind to assign to them that high rank in the profes- sion, in which the uninformed and injudicious cri- tics here, have, with characteristie taste and thoughtlessness, at once installed them. Yet, after all, we are glad that Mr. Simpson has made an ef- fort, such asit is, to infuse some degree of respect- ability and talent into his company—we only find fault with him for promising so much that the feebleness of the effort has been made so glaringly apparent. Last night there was a tolerable house to wit- ness the representation ot “Hamlet.” We do not, however, deem it at all necessary to go into a for- mal critique of the manner in which the principal characters were sustained. Mr Dempster’s Batuap Concerts.—This gen- tleman continues his series of entertainments this evening, and from his well known talents, there is little doubt but that his audience will be as nume- rous, if not more so, and as respectable as on any former occasion. Inien Minsrretsy.—We were glad to perceive last evening that there was no diminution either in numbers or respectability at Mr. McMichael’s con- cert; indeed, where is there a lover of song who would not be desirous of spending an evening to listen to Moore’s melodies delivered in first rate style. Eneiish Opera.—We are happy to learn, and so Ww Jl the lovers of English opera, that Mr. Seguin intends returning soon to this country, It will be seen by an announcement in another column that he has purchased a choice selection of the most admired and popular operas now play- ing in London, and that he has engaged one of the best tenors on the other side of the water—Mr. Frazer. Sextovs Acctiwent.—Thos. Conlan, an assistant in Mr. Rooney’s stables, corner of Fourth street and Lafayette Place, was driving a horse and light wagon down Broadway, when neer Bond street the horse became frightened, and the wagon strik- ing the curb stone opposite 644 Broadway, the driver was thrown out and much injured. He was immediately conveyed into Bassitt’s drug store and promptly attended by Drs. Kiesam and Worster, who immediately applied the necessary remedies tor his recovery, they having ascertained that his skull was fractured. His friends had the rites of the Remish church administered, and removed him to the City Hospital. There are but slight hopes of his recovery. Grand Excursion and Pic-Nic Party of the Harrison Union Daughters of Temperance, No. 2. On Monday last, the members of the above s0- ciety and their friends, according to announce- Ment, took a most delightful trip te Verplanck’s Point. At an early hour in the morning, the steam boat New Jersey, eommanded by Captain Foley, commenced taking up the party at the foot of Rivingson street, on the East River, and from thence proceeded to several other slips between that place and Aros street, on the North River, when it was found that the party consisted of up- wards of five hundred adults, and owe hundred and filty children. They then proceeded to their desti- nation; where, on their arrival, about one o’clock, they found a platform erected in a beautiful valley, ornamented with branches of trees, and on the as- cent, opposite to which were seats formed, capable of holding near upon 1000 persons, On the grass, under the shady bowers of a beautiful grove of lo- cust trees, soon were spread the various good things, with which each party had supplied them- selves, presenting such a sight as to cheer the heart of the most hypochondriacal—all was good humor, heartiness, and enjoyment. These having been amply discussed, parties then formed them- selves for other species of amusement. Swings were soon erected, and put into full play. The ‘Washington brass band, which accompanied the party, was called into requisition, and several Groups began to sport the light fantastic toe; while ata short distance might be observed a party en- joying themselves with song and glee. The more juvenile were equally as well entertained by the kindness of the proprietor of the ground, Mr. Henry, by leaving at their disposal several barrels of apples and pears; and several of the ladies were supplied with some beautiful grapes, while melons were so plentiful as at last they were made bails of, and pitchéd about amidst the company. While these good things were being enjoyed, others of the company were entertained by addresses from Messrs. Bennett, Wells, Stewart, and Bartley, ad- vocating the temperance cause, &c., from the platform. Everything proceeded thus, until about five o’clock, when the bell of the boat sounded for the notice that the time had arrived for re-embarkation, but such was the reluctance to leave the enchanting spot that the notice had to be given again and again ere it,the desired object,was accomplished. Here Mr. Bennett, from a wagon, made a brief address to the party on board the boat, thanking them for the honer of the visit, &c., to which, on behalf of the pleasure party, Mr. Croft responded, at the same time returning thanks to Mr. Henry for his unbounded kindness towards them, The vessel then proceeded on her way, stepping at Sing Sing for a short time to give the party on board an opportunity to view this pleasant place. After this, dancing, singing, and other amusements were resumed and continued until nearing the first lunding place at Amos street, where only a few left. At this time the rain began to fall pretty heavily, and, as mis- fortunes never come single, shortly after it was announced that the Captain would proceed no further than the next slip at the foot of Barclay street. This cavsed a deal of murmuring and dis- satisfaction, as the greater port.on of the party re- sided near the East River, and it had been agreed upon that they were to be landed at the same places from whence they were taken in the morn- ing. The Captain was expostulated with, but he declared it dangerous to proceed round the Battery as the night was so dark, and the rain falling in torrents at the time; and to end all disputes on the subject, directed the engine fires to be extinguished. Upon this, several of the parties declared their in- tention of remaining on board all night, as no con- veyances were to be had to take them toftheir re- spective homes, and in pursuance of this intention, many took possession of various berths in the la- dies’ saloon and other parts of the vessel; while others, who had been successful in procuring con- veyances, though at considerable expense, gave the Captain formal notice of their intention of commencing Jee proceeding against him for the recovery of such, in consequence of a breach of contract on his part. Atthis time the scene was Most exciting, near upon 100 infants in arms, ma- ny of whom had been aroused from their gentle slumbers, in order to be prepared for home, raised their little voices in notes unpleasant to bachelor’s ears, while some ot the ladies were complaining bitterly of the ungallant conduct of the aptain, others reasoning with their excited and vexed part- ners in tones aloud, while the men themselves made confusion worse confounded that almost baf- fles description. The Captain, thereupon, declared he would allow those on board two hours to re- main, at the end of which time, he would, by force, turn ashore all that were in the vessel. How the matter ended, we did not remain to see. With the exception of the latter part, the whole affair was one of the most pleasant we ever wit- nessed, and did infinite credit to the Harrison Union of the Daughters of Temperance, who were assisted in their arrangements by the committee ofthe No. 7 Jefferson Division Temperance So- ciety. The liberal conduct of Mr. Henry, the owner of the pate at Verplanck’s Point, who hited up the platform and seats, and afforded ma- ny other striking instances of the interest he took in the cause of temperance, deservedly drew forth great encomiums from all the party. Mr. Green’s Gamsuine Lecrure.—These lec- tures promise to be of high ability, as far as an opinion could be formedfrom that delivered last evening. Mr. Green’s mode of presenting a faith- ful picture of the frauds of professed gamesters, their dishonesty, meanness and trickery, is alto- gether of a practical kind; just such as is suitable to make an impression on the audience, but, at the same time, such as cannot well be described in writing. This will be readily understood by those who know how much the “profession” stand in debted for their success toa species of legerdemain, or a thimble-rig pliancy of fingers—to marked cards, and in some cases, to the aid of machinery, as was shown yesterday evening by Mr. Green. In the opening of his lecture he apprized his audience that they were not to look for much to deserve praise in his language or gifts as a speaker, as he wished to come before them in the humble capacity of one who, while he detailed the errors of his past life as acaution to others, regretted it deeply, and was determined to atone for it as far as possible, by lay- ing bare the villainies ofa clcss with which he was too long associated. Mr. Green took for his sub- ject last evening, the game of “Faro,” using cards to illustrate the points he wished to impress on the audience, and some startling disclosures may be expected in his coming discourses, in addition to those shown last night. Hientanp Guarps.—This company proceeded yesterdayby the 11 o’clock train to the neighborhood of Yorkville for target exercise. They mustered in a field near to the Reservoir, where, after some three rounds each, they marched to the house of Mr. Lennox, the Railroad Tavern, near the rail- way, where a sumptuous dinner was provided, which, after having had ample justice done to, the judges awarded the prize, a silver cup oflered by the worthy host, to Mr. Thomas Bridgewood, orderly sergeant, as having the two best shots out of three in the target. There was better shooting by one of the pipers who accompanied the corps, but not being a member of the company, the prize was awarded to the second best, Alter dinner the company proceeded to some fields between York- ville and Hurlgate, near to the grounds of Mr. Niblo, where they went through a series of military evolutions with avery pretty effect: after which they marched again to the house of Mr, Lennox and partook of further refreshments. As the com- pany were about to depart, some twenty or thirty rowdies, from some cause or the other, made an attack upon one of the visitors of the company which was manfully resisted, but not without creating some disturbance and alarm, but the prompt and energetic exertions of Assistant Alder- man T. Spoflord, who was soon on the spot, the matter was suppressed and kept under, though not, we regret to say, without that gentleman being violently assaulted. The parties are known, and no doubt will be brought to justice. ‘The company returned home to the city by the 8 o’clock train, Ermortan MInstreis.—There was a bumper audience last evening at the Apollo Rooms to hear these musicians. They are evidently gain- ing in popular estimation. Visrrors.— Major W. Parks, U8. A., ia stopping at Dunning’s Hotel. Mr. Fox, of the Navy, is at the Astor. © Newport: iB (Correspondence of the Herald.] Ocxan Hous, Newrort, Aug. 27, 1844. Visiters—Preparing for the Ball—B.thing—Kor- Dear Benner :— hd 1 arrived here on Thursday, via Boston—having left Saratoga on the 19th—and have taken rooms as above. The company at the various hotels, though numerous, is select, and differs from the general class at watering places. Many of our wealthiest citizens are scattered about at the vari. ous country seats adjoining the town. Every day presents some familiar visage. Consul De Rham is here. Gen. Hamilton has been here; his lady and family are residing a short distance from town. Major Barney, the indefatigably polite young man, is cutting a huge swell and doing his prettiest for the ladies, which is considerable—at least they say so. Old Dick Derby, and hundreds—1 might say thousands: some of superior excellence. Itis computed that there are at present,in the town and Portsmouth adjoining, at least 5000 visiters, and the numbers are limited only by the extent of accommodations. There is, however, a prospect that ample provision will be made another season, and that in some respects the condition of visiters will be improved—as there are to be erected two or more large hotels, capable of accommodating 1500 at least—one of which, to be conducted by Mr. Porter, a son ef the former host of Belleyue, is already commenced in a commanding situation, and is to be whole front 325 feet. I will not par- licularize, but give you a hasty glance of things as they exist. ‘ Eve body is busy preparing for the greatest fancy "Tress all that has ever come off in this country, to take place to-night. If I can possibly get a drees I shall attend. Hundreds of dresses of every hue and style have been imported from New York for the occasion, and it is supposed 500 tick- ets willbe taken. The great saloon is to be enlarged by taking in the piazza 15 feet wide, which will add to the space if not the comfort of the guests. Tam unable to shadow forth the natural beau- ties of Newport: for it is an earthly Paradise, and legions of houris thread itsfairy banks and breathe its vernal air; its pleasures are as innumerable as glorious—the beautiful rides through a succession of enchanting gardens, with the voice of love sigh- ing sweetly in your ear—the music by moonlight on the cliffs, with the fairest, the gentlest of crea- tion hanging, yea! languishing apon rene arm— the excursions by sea—the strolls through the reen valleys—the romps ever the blooming ills—are but crumbs of pleasure. gathered hither and thither—that take away man’s selt-conceit, and show him dependence on woman, lovely wo- man, and his Maker! The chief feature of New- port is its bathing, and here it excels. Saratoga in comparison, presents no attraction. Rockaway is but dimly remembered, and Nahant is veiled in shadowy obscurity. This pleasure has here attain- ed its maximum—it is refined, intellectual, luxu- rious: vefined in that the best and fairest of our land arefits votaries, and court its health-bestowing influence—intellectual in its superior order, its novelty, itsgrace. At the baths are criticised the literary produetions of the day. Amid the rolling waves the‘Polka” has been brought to a higher per- fection than in the courtly nall, and myriads of both sexes with a slight coverin, only, save what Nature gave them, gambol amid the surf, and discuss the fashions of the day. It 1s luxurious in its invigora- ting and purifying properties, subduing all unholy emotions, and regulating the passions and aflec- tions; and for wise purposes it is so ordered by Di- vine Providence, else how should mortal man with- stand temptation so inviting. To lead a lovely fe- male to the bath requires but partial exercise of thought or mind ; but as ‘Old Ocean” licks her taper limbs, ere he receives her in his cold embrace —to feel her writhe beneath your tender grasp—or as the angry surges, revealing her fair proportions, sport with her tottering form, and lay her panting, breathless, almost, at your feet—this requires a su- per-human nature to repress the unhallowed thought. Imagination’s wildest fancy fails to paint delight so pures so overwhelming. —_ ‘ Poor Korponay! couldjyou but see him—he ie the shadow only of his formerself. His favorite Polka is the rage—the ladies besiege him on every hand, and he is distracted, amazed, confounded. Wells is here, and will probably remain; they are both at the Narragansett House. , The Herald is the paper sought for here, and although we have at this house a reading room, yet itis never furnished with late papers, und we are compelled to submit to the impositions of the newsboys as usual, who sometimes exact sixpence, and even one shilling, when they have but one or two papers, for a copy of your daily. Very abruptly, yours, &e. Syrnon. INTERESTING FRom MonTEvipgo.—We have re- ceived advices from Montevideo to the 3d of July inclusive. All the news, which is rather interest- ing, may be found in the annexed extract :— Paz hed finally resigned the command of the Garrison. and was busily engaged in preparing to take his departure with anumber of his adherents. Pacheco y Obes’ ambi- tion had been thus gratified, he ing been selected to fill the vacant post. His assumption of the command did not take place, however, under very favorable circum- stances; for on the same day, the Ttalian Legion revolted, and the Colonel, Major, four Sergeants, two Corpo rals, and eighteen privates went over to the camp of the besiegers; the rest of the caste were, through some mismanagement, prevented from following the example of their comrades. ‘hat with this defection, the intense distress of the inhabitants and the unceasin, exections of the militarydespote,the probability ofa muck longer resiatance had entirely vanished, and the course of events was watched with the greatest anxiety. The ublic mind was impressed with the most gloomy fore- dings, and the dread of some dire catastrophe, was in- creased by the open impunity with which the foreign mercenaries were allowed to indulge in every species of excess, There arrived at Buenos Ayres from January 1, to July 1, this year, 240 merchant vessels, of which 43 were Americans. Daniet D. Tompkins Enarnz Company No. 8, or Atpany.—This company visited this city yes- terday as the guests of Engine Company No. 20. They arrived from Albany about s1x o’clock yes- terday morning in the steamboat Rochester, and were met on their landing by Company 20, who proceeded with them to breakfast at Dunning’s Hotel, at the corner of Washington and Courtlandt streets. After this they were met by companies Nos. 1, 2,6, 20, 31, 38, 34 and Hook and Ladder Company No. 5 ; they then marched through the principal streets of the city, and returned to the house of No. 20, where the attending companies were dismissed. After this the guests and their hosts proceeded to Castle Garden, where a sumptuous dinner was provided by Company No. 20; after which the usual toasts were given and responded to. After this both companies proceed- ed to the Harlem Railway station and from thence to Yorkville, where after viewing the reservoir, &c., and reposing for a short time,they returned to the city, and were dismissed at the house of No. 20. The New York Brass Band headed the Wash- ington Volunteers, of this city, in their new uni- form, somewhat similar to the undress of the U. S. service, in which they looked remarkably well. This dress is got on purpose for attending upon the diflerent fire companies who may require their services. _The D. D. Tompsins Company No. 8 are a kind of half-firemen half-soldier class, mus- tering about 40 men, and 18 others, officers and band included, and looked to be a fine well disci- plined body of men, which would do credit to any city. They are stopping at Dunning’s Hotel. Excursion To THe Fisurna Banxs.—There is to be a grand excursion io the Fishing Banks next Friday. The steamer Thomas Salmond, which has been tendered for the service, will leave the city early that day and return in the evening after having a splendid ball on board. This affair has been set in motion for the benefit of Mr. Henry E Riell who has 8o liberally catered for the public during the summer. Let all whoare fond of health and pleasure go on this pleasant excursion. See advertisement, Express rnom Boston.—Adams & Co. continue to come in ahead of mails and all other expresces on the route. We are constantly indebted to them for late papers. At an early hour last evening they gave us Boston and Providence papers of yesterday morning. Arrivats —General Hernandez and family, of Florida, at the City Hotel; Major Gen. Scott and suite, at the American. Ninto’s.—The lovers of burlesque will enjoy a rich treat in the bill of fare presented this evening at this popular establishment. The Travestie on Hamlet, Mr. Mitchell sustaining his original part of the melon, choly Prince, and the Burlesque of Open Sesame, in which Mr. Holland appears as Hassarac, will both be given. Charles Brown, was ar- charged by Cornelius Noonan, with attempting to pase a $5 counterieit note on the F. jank of Cater ragus County. As soon as the ) Was suspected the accused leit the bill, started on the run and was pursued and overtaken. He could not state where he obtained Semen, ‘and he was therefore held for turther exami nation. Coroner’s Record.—Tuesday—Kiiiep in Bu way.—Terrence Conlin, a young man, was driving through Broadway in the morning and his horse taking eee, Meets Teentar Eiaewe Counrenrsit fright he leaped frem {the wagon, became entangled in the reins was thus dragged some distance, his head utriking against the curb stone and pavement, and ing his death before he could be conveyed to the hospi Deatu oy a Fineman.—A young man named Pitman, @ member of Engine No. 14, stepped into the house Harry Vena, in street, after’ alarm of fire, about two o'clock yore aed morning, and laid down to reat himself. Soon after he was discovered ina dying situa- tion, and expired about five o'clock from apoplexy. Founp Deap.—An elderly lady, named Chevalier, re- siding at 317 Third street, was found dead in her bed yes- terday morning. Avotnxn.— William Monckton, of 267 Sixth Avenue, Sones dead in his bed when his wife waked inthe General Sessions. Before Recorder ese and Aldermen Mott and Dic! n. Marruew C Paterson, Esq., District Attorney. ‘Lurspay.— Discharged —Owen Jones, indicted tor: d larceny, for stealing 48 sovereigns from William Jeffray, and tried twice, and not convicted, on account ct a ‘dle be fren of the jury, waa discharged with the consent of the court. Case of Ex: Keeper —An application to the court to set the amount of bail in the case of William Davis, charged with the escape of Hoag, was made by his counsel, James M. Saurn, jr, Esq, but opposed by the District Attorney,.and refased by the court. Case of Michael Walsh for Libel on John Know'es —This case was called, and Walsh appeared and desired a post- ponement of the trial, as tone of his material witnesses was absent. The court denied the application, when Walsh entered a pleaof guilty, which was about to be re- corded, but some misunderstanding appearing to exist, as to the extent of the plea, the clerk asked Walsh if he should record the plea, as guilty of iibel. 2 ‘Waxsn.—No, not g silty of /ibel (laughter), but guilty of publishing the article that Knowles considers libellous (laughter), but which, in fact, is true in every particular; and if I have time to present affidavits, 1 will show it. Tux Court.—Let the usual pleaof guilty be recorded, and Mr. Walsh will be allowed time to present any affi- davits in justification, which the complainant can rebut. Walsh then left the Court with the eyes of the audience resting upon him. Forfeited Bail.—The bail of Ann Foy and Mary Saun- ders, entered by A.D. Russell, Esq.fand Claus Clausen, grocer, in the sum of $500, was declared forfeited. These ‘women were indicted for grand larceny in stealing $244 from Henry Hunt. The bail of John Thompson, on two indictments for a ia entered by John C. Howard for $1000, was also eited. The surety for the appearance of James Green, alias James Judd, indicted for grand larceny, were also for feited. As also the sureties of Daniel Hawley, for retail- ing liquors without a license, and assault and battery of Alderman Mott. Henry Drake, for an assault and battery on officer Tompkins. Also the bail of Henry Drake, Morris Bennett, Charles Murray, alias Murphy, James Gregory, Michael Kennedy and’ Rowland Stevens, for rescue and assault and ea The Court then adjourned till this morning at 11 o’clock. In Chambers. Before Judge Ingraham. Serr. 3.—Habeas Corpus. —James McLoughlin, U. 8. A., whose case was postponed from last week, was again brought forward on a writ of habeas corpus, and applied to be discharged from the service on the ground of his hav- ing enlisted while nnderage. Witnesses having testified to thateffect, he was discharged, U- 8. Commissioner’s Office, Srrtemexn 3.—A Mr. Charles Carroll, has been arrert- ed on a charge of le certificates of importation granted by the Cellector of this port, with intent to de iraud a party named W. P Scott. He will undergo an ex- amination before the Commissioner this forenoon. U. S. District Court. Sxrremsrr 3—His Honor, Judge Betts, opened this Court orm and adjourned over to Thursday, at 11 orclock w en the Court will regularly sit. Marine Court, Before Justice Smith. Sept. 3.—Staxver—James Connor and Catherine his wife vs. John McBrairiry and Barbara his wife.—This was an action of slander of the very grossest character, uttered by the wife of defendant against the wife ofthe plaintiff. No jury were sworn. It appeared on the evidence of two witnesses, named Mary Wilsox; and Martha McLeon, that Barbara called the wife of Connor a w——, and said she had kept a house of ili fame; that she had children that did not belong to her husband; and stated other matters in relation to Mrs. Connor, that could not with propriety be put in print. in Court, The Justice awarded $16 damages and costs against the husband for the Bayb1- rovs slander. The evidence of the witnesses went to show that Mrs. McBraritry requires a bridle on her tongue oc- casionally, as the language she was proved to have used in seldom uttered by the very lowest iemale. The parties appeared to be respectable. Common Pleas, Sert.3—Mr.Castlinvs Chesterman.—This case,reported in yesterday’s Herald, was resumed, being a case of as- sumpsit, srising out contract for building a house. The Jury will render a sealed verdict this forenoon. Court Calendar—This Day. Common Pieas—5, 6, 11, 82, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, Coan Ming on Fing.—The mine of Geo. H. Potts, at Pottsville, took fire about ten days since, and on examination it was found that as many as one hundred tons of ceal were on fire. The plan adopted was to quench the fire with water, and then haul np in wagons the refuse matter. Gang after gang of the miners were sent down, and after working five or six minutes were brought up completely lifeless. The pro prietor, however, persevered, and by rubbing and resur- citating the exhausted men as soun as brought to the sur- face, he succeeded in conquering the el ment, after thirty-six hours of hard and perilous labor. The fire was completely extinguished, and about one hundred tons of ch: coal and ashes taken from the spot. We ‘ive this occurrence antion to all others engaged inthe business Many of onr operators are now work- ing the veins below the water level, anda inflammable gas is inevitably produced. The same acci dent may occur in any mine, and mi el followed much more disastrous consequence: jiners, in worl ing, will sometimes strike their 8 into a crevice, from which will gush a complete stream of gas. It some- times happens that these ‘ leaders,” as they are termed, will continue to emit inflammable matter for days. Such was the case in the instance we have described. After the first explosion the leader in one of the breasts con- tinued to burn, and had it remained undiscoverea a few days longer, one of the most valuable collieries in the district would have been completely destroyed. Assit is, no serious damage has occurred, and the vein is now worked as usue', ArFRAys aNd Casvartizs.—We have, hereto- fore, refrained from saying anything of the unhap- py fracas which occurred in this city on Wednesday last, in which Major R. B. Turner was wounded, because we were unwilling to mention subjects calculated to add anything to the excitement of the times; and because the arfair was one which, as we understood, undergo judicial investigation. In the aftray, Major Turner, under circumstances of irresistible and in which no possible blame can attacl duct, waa dangerously wounded by a pistol shot, several VG aed having harged re are happy to be able to medical attendants, that he cover. Ashe is one of our moat estimable citizen information will be gratifying to his numerous triends at adistance. Aman namcd Cayce, one of the party with whom Major Turner wes engaged, has since died of his wounds, On the night of Friday last, a mannamed 8. C. Manning, wa house, in the vicinity of Capitol Hill, by a Merchant. Mannin; on the authorit Merchant, we understand, aver undergoing an examin tion before a magistrate, has been lodged in jail.—Na ville Union, Aug. 2. Accipent.—The steamer Mount Vernon was She was The accident occur- sunk at the mouth of the Ohio in 24 feet water. run into by the lone. No lives lost. red Sunday morning last.—Cincinnati Gaz. Lourstana State Convention.—The Louisiana Convention for revising the State Constitution, has adjourned to meet on the second Monday in January This step has been deemed necessary to ensure calm and | keg action upon the important question brought be- fore them. The political excitement nc w raging through- out the South and West, is far too intense for judicious action upon serious questions. fg- During the week ending on the 28th ult., 40.570 bushels of wheat possed eastward]: bode — an Brandywine, viz, ;—28 087 bushels from Baltimore ; 4713 Chesapeake and Delaware Canal to Philadelphia from Fredericksburg ; 5,633 from Chesapeak: 2,437 bushels from Havre de Grace. 0- The St. Louis Republican of the 24th ult., nolices © rumor, very VAs bose in that city, that V. Ell Esq, editor of the Old School Democrat, is to take t! place of Minister at one of the Foreign Courts, under an ‘ourt of Madrid, to which Washington Irving is accredited, is mentioned os appointment from Mr. Tyler. The his destination. AprointmENTs BY THE Prestpent.—Gacriel G. Fleurot, of New York, Consul for the Island of Martinique. John B. Williams, of Massachusetts, Com- mercial Agent at the Feejee lalands. Isidore Guillet Commercial Agent at the Island of St. Thomas. Charles M. Prevost, Marshal of the Territory of Wisconsin. Freak or Nature —A gentleman has presented us agreat natural curiosity, in the shape of a little chicken, taken from the shell, provided with four legs and also adouble bill. Mra Nature is a very curious ic lady, and indulges sometimes in odd fancies, of w teidle vepectnene ‘The circumstance rai calle four legs, a bi-ped, or a quadru-ped nove! ural philosophers will please investigate and make ai Pele Jame Star, Aug. 22. ‘eat deal of |, was about to ovocation, to his con- it him as we are informed. 1 of his in doing well and likely to re- this |, was wounded also,and hot near his own in named died almest instantly. Being a member of one of the Texas Volunteer companies, he was buried with military honors on Saturday morning.— a estion for the naturalist. Chickens are is universally. But is this chicken, with its ‘Treasury Notes outstanding, Sept. 1, 1844. Amount outstanding per the records of this ONCE. 6 oes cose eee cere cee ene eee 1 $2,008,450 17 Taeasuny Deranrent, ‘TL. SMITH, Register’s O: ptember 2, 1544.5 Reg’r ofthe Tres’ry- ‘Taxasuay Drranruenr, Sept. 2, 1844. Notice is hereby quven that this Departinent is prepared toredeem all ury Notes now ou 4 GEO, M. GIBB, Secretary of the Treasury. Dorarres 1x Ruope Istanp—The Supreme Court met at Newport jast Tuesday, and adjourned on ‘Thursday. But little business was transacted, and no jury cases were tried. DuteeJ Pearce and Daniel Brown, who were under indictment for violation of the act in re: lation to offences against the sovereign power of the State, took the oath ef allegiance in open Court, as prescribed in the ny A of sneer. These were thepela indictments nig Court, We presume that the persons un- hs indictment in thia ney will also take the oath — No one but Dorr has objected to so reasonable a re- quisition. Providence Journal. Sept. 2. _ Avrray anp Deata.—Yesterday a most shock- ing affuir occurred on board the steamboat Lasalle, ut our landing. {t ap that the engineer had been discharged from his situation in the morning, which he attributed to the interference of the mate, a Mr. J.T. Bell; this imputation engendered a fight, in the course of which the mate was stabbed by the engineer, and died in the course of an hour. Frothingham gave himself up, and was taken before Justice Cruess examined.— St. Louis Gaz , Aug. 8. Episcopan Convention.—The special convention of the Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Pennsylvania will assemble on Thursday evening next, in St Andrew’s Church. This Convention is called for the purpose of considering the proposed resignation of betes nder- donk, or the expediency of electing an assistant Bishop. — Phila, Times. QG- EXTRACT FROM A LECTURE ON FASHION by N.P Wallis, Esq :— Ladies and Gentlemen—I hope You have heard of Gounaun’s Irauian Soar ? °Tis the very hest thing you can buy until You procure his remarkable Poupre Sunti-e.— Ladies ! you must’at wear down on your faces, Beards were never in vogue with the Graces ! Gents! your skins must be clear and pure, Or the Belles won’t look at you, yon may be sure, Of each and all | beg and entreat, You’ to 67 Walker street ; Gourand willsupply you with all yen desire, And leave nothing on earth in his line to desire. Gouraud’s Chemical preparations fer heautifying the , are to be had in this city only at 67 Walker street, door from Broadway. Beware of worthless counter- 0G- “OH, MY BACK !-—I can scarcely walk, it puts me in such pain.”—Such was the expression of a gentleman in Dr Sherman’s store, aday or two since. He had taken a severe cold, and could not stand erect. He purchased one of the Doctor’s celebrated Poor Man’s Plasters, appli- ed it to the back, and in twenty four hour’s time was per- fectly relieved from his suffering. Those who are afflict- ed with pains in the chest, » arms or back, or with weakness, will find this Plaster a never failing remedy. De sure and get the genuine, with the Doctor’s fac Rim: rinted on the back of the Plaster. Dr. Sherman’s ware- Ronse is 106 Nassau street. Agents, 297 Hudson street ; 188 Bowery; 77 East Broadway: 3 Ledger Buildings, Philadelphia; and 8 State street, Boston. fe ‘ONSTITUTIONAL DEBILITY CURED.-—The oxic Mixture, prepared by the Colloge of Medicine and Pharmacy of the city of New York, 18 confidently re Commended for all cases Rope 4 roduced by secret in ‘Sxlgence or excess of sny kind. {tis an invaluable reme dy Sc im ce, sterility, or barrenness (unless depend tog on Sal-formation.) < Single byttlea $1 ench ; cases of half adozén 46; care- tilly packed dad gent to all ofthe Union. Oftice of the Dxllege of Medicine and Pharmacy 26. Nagvan treet & & RIWHARDBON, M. D,, Agent. {iG- CONNEL’S MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR— This great healing ointment, which extracts all fire from burns almost immediately upon its a tion, should always he kept by every family. Its effects sre truly sur- rising ; it reduces swellings and stops inflammations ; f heals bruised or broken linbe without pain or soreness, Eyes that have been sore or inflamed for years, it is sure to cure. By its application, every species of sores, both old and new, are immediately cured. Poisons occasioned ites ef insects, are extracted by thist salve. It matter to discharge, and then his andin all parts of the Union wherever this salve hai mn used, now stand ready to testify to its magical effects in removing all pain and always hcaling in an indiscribable short tim id never leaving any ‘scar. Several physicians in now universally prescribe in old cases of burn: given to the poor and suffering Remember, this salve is sold only genuine at 21 Court. landt street, by Comstock & Co. Purchasers are request- ed to purchase this article only of the proprietors, as a spnrious article, well calculated to deceive the public is sold in the upper part of the city. P8This salve may be had only of the true agents of Com- stock &co., in every town in the Union. wg BICORD'S Tan ALTERATIVE MIX TiKB-For the eure of primary or cee mdery Byphilis and all affections produce? by an injndicious use of mer cury. The great advantages possessed} y this powerful al @ over ull other preparations forthe cure of By- is, is, that while curing the disease i improves tho tion, whilst mercury generally leaye a much discone than the one it is adininistored tor. ‘The best recommendation we can give of it is, that it is now extensively prescribed by the medical faculty, who for- merly considered mercury the only cure for those com. Jaints. Sold, in single bottles, $1 each ; in cases of halt lozen, $5, carefully packed, and sent to all parts of the tnion. Office of the College of Medicine ‘and Pharma oy, 96 Nateon street, W. & RICHARDRON, M D., Agent. 5 QG+ QUACKERY.—How true the strictures of a Sara- toga correspondent on the genurel a kery in medicine with which the public are duped. e swarm of ignorant and illiterate pated who thus live upon the credulity of the good hearted, can be distinguished easily by the discerning from one establishment in this city that deals largely in what are cniled patent medicines, though the: do Hot sell a single patent medicine of any kind. We al Inde to Messrs. Comstock & Co , in Courtlandt street, and although they advertise, their ‘remedies are as different from quackery as day from night. While they have n» general remedy for all diseases like the quacks, they have a distinct and different scientific preparation to meet the circumstances of all general complaints, all of which are made under the direct supervision of an educated and re- gularly admitted physician, a member of the medical so- bene of this great city, who, while he disclaims all asso- ciation with quackery in any form, turnishes remedies of unusual power ana efficacy, which are sold at the above house to the great satisfaction and comfort ofa large num- ber of citizens, both incountry and city, who use them. They disclaim the absurdity of one remedy for all diseases: but furnish a separate and distinct remedy for each ac- ert to the symptoms and circumstances of each com- @e PRIVATE MEDICAL AlU.—The mempere of the New York College oi Medicine and Vomcaecere ia returning the publictcanks for the liberal support they heve received in their efforts to “suppress quackery,” eg Wes state that their particular attention continues to be directed to all disesses of a private natnre, and from ae improvements lately made in the principal hos- pitals ot Europe in the treatment of those diseases, tht can confidently ofier to persons requiring medical aid ad- vantages not ‘to he met with in ony institution in this country, either public or private. + -eatment of the College iasuch as to insure success in very case, and is sotally different from that vernic.oue practice of ruii the constitution with mercury, av! in mostcnses leaving a disease Wortethon the original. One ofthe mem- vers of the College ,for many years connected with the principal hospitals of Europe, attends daity for a consulta. ma from 9 A.M. to8 P.M. Terms—Adv:ce and medicine, $6 A care guaranteed. Important to Country Invatins.—Persons living in the country and uot finding it convenient to attend per- tonally, can have forwarded to them e chest containing all medicines requisite to rm a perfect cnre by statin their case explicitly, together with all symptoms, time contraction and treatment received elsewhere, it any nd encloring $5, Rost id, addressed to Ww. 8. RICHARDSON, M. D, 4p 2308 4 Connnlting Feoms ef the College, 95 fg- THE PILES —How many suffer from this com- plaint, and nave been the subject to its attacks { thereby frequently causing a detention from busine: sometimea even a complete prostration. Such attacks might be forever prevented, ond the complaint entirel: cnred, by the use ef Hay’s Liniment. Numbers in this city have used this remedy, and experienced immediate relief, and are now well. ‘It is not a new medicine, but one which has been in use for the last fifteen years, and its certainty in curing the Piles is now established, Sold by Comstock & Co., No. 21 Conrtlandt street, and by their true agents in every town in the Union. is fees 8G- VELPEAU'S SPECIFIC PILLS FOR THE CURE of Gonorrhwa, Gieet, and all mocupuralent ‘rom thenrethra. ‘nese pills, prepared by the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, established forthe ‘uppreasion of quackery, may be relied on as the most speedy and effectual reraedy for the above complaints. ‘hey ure guaranteed to cure recent cases in from three tofivedays, and possess a greater power over obstinate tiecharyes and chronic glect, than any other preparation at present known, removing the disease without eonfine- nent from busin Socror d the breath or disogreeing witn the stomach. Price $1 per box. Sold at the Ottice of the College of Pharmacy and Me icine, % Nassan street, W 8. RICHARDSON, M. D. Agent EVIDENCE WANTED AND REWARDED.— Hundreds in thie city have now found ont by trial, the ef- fects of that extraordinary article, Connel’s Magical Pain Eextractor.and iffthey will call at the office of the Proprie- tors, No.2! Courtlan It street, and report its effects, let them be what they may, shall be allowed the price of a box, in any of the varions articles sold at that place. THE CONCENTRATED EXTRACT OF BAIL SAPARILLA, GENTIAN AND SARSAFRAS, prepared by the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, ea- tablished for the suppression of quackery. This refined ind highly concentrated extract, possessing all the puri. ying qualities and curative powers of the above herbe, Zoontiently recommended the College, es infinitely iuperior to any extract of Sarsaparilla at preseut beiore he public, end may be relied on as a certain nae for all Fsonser siege an impure state of the blood, sach as scrofuia, salt-rheum, ringworm, blotches or pim- plea, ulcers, pa in the bones or joints, nodes, cutaneous ulcerated sore throat, or ay discose arising tora the secondary effects of syphilis or an injudiciour sere Th conty ancl, oue dowen 3} oe pode te parts of the Union. iiakd A discount to wholesale aaure Oities othe Col i“ Nese, 95 Nassau strect, &. RICHARNSON, M, D., Agent.