The New York Herald Newspaper, September 5, 1844, Page 2

NEW YORK: HERALD. ‘Thursday, September 5, 1844. ‘Extraordinary Extra Herald ! The Great “Dorr Meeting” AT PROVIDENCE, YESTERDAY. ANciC@ATED DREADFUL RIOT! \ e shall issue this merning at 9 o’clock an Ex- tra Heald containing a full account of the great “Dorr Meeting” at Providence, yesterday. A serious riot was anticipated, and we expect to be able to publish ‘_telligence of a very exciting character, New York, Progress of Moboeracy- From the indications affurded by recent events in this country, it would appear that almost all the great principles of distinction between right and wrong—between morality and immorality—have heen entirely placed out of sight. It would seem that the great conservative principles which keep society together ina state of order and civilization, and without which no government can exist, are in a fair way of being altogether obliterated. The melancholy riots in Philadelphia, by which the laws were put completely at defiance, and a rufiianmob triumphed over the constituted authori- ties—the barbarous atrocities committed in Lli- nois—and most recent of all, the disgraceful occur- rencesin Renseellaer county, in this very State, which has hitherto prided itself on its peace and ord: , are certainly calculated to inspire with alaayn every man who desires the permanence of the republic. Twice within one week has the law, e person of its officers, been subjected to the ossest possible indignity, in the centre of this great State. Bands of lawless ruffians, disguised as Indians, have seized the officers of the law, and tarred and feathered them with perfect impunity. Not the slightest attempt has been made by the Governor, or any of the authorities, to avenge this deliberate insult to the law of the land, or protect the public peace from further violation by this or- ganized mob. The man who is not alarmed at all this could remain unmoved even if the fabric of the Constitution was tumbling into fragments around his head. This is notall. Another remarkable exemplifi- cation of the alarming progress of the spirit of mobocracy, is manifested in the establishment of private mails. And so far from this practical de- fiance of the prohibitions of the constitution calling forth universal rebuke, we find some of the leading papers of the city of New York—the Express—ac- tually coming out and recommending the State to nullify the Constitation of the United States so far as regards the Post Office Department! It recom- mends private individuals to take the management of tae Post Office at once into their own hands. This is precisely the same spirit which has dictated the threat to nullify the tariff in South Carolina, and isequally reprehensible. Just let us see with what impudent boldness this proposition of nullifi- cation is made :— ‘The Postmaster General justifies his claim to power over the mails, under the clanse of the Constitution w gives Congress certain other exclusive powers. “ This grant,” he says, is found in the same clause, and is ex- pfessed in the same words and language with the grants of power “ to coin money, to regulate commerce, declare wat,” &c. But he forgot to state, while in this section Congress have the-e powers granted to them, the States (in sec. 10.) are prohibited from exercising them, and if it were not for this probibition, they would exerci'e them just as they do other powers granted in the same section, as follows Congress shall have power “to lay and collect taxes.” The power to lay and collect taxes not being prohibited, the States practice them, as no after prohibition is intro- duced S01 in power to borrow money.” This ‘ds prohibited to the States, they Congress # e power to lay and collect imposts, duties and exerc! These powers, (except excises.) vere afterwards (in sec. 10) probibited, as coining money Was «!so, and are not used by the States Congress shall have power to “establish post offices and post roads.” No prohibition is introduced. It follows, therefore, that the States have power, as in the prece- ding cases, The State of New York is therefore bound to take tl power into her own hands, or to see that her citizens are not deprived of it. Our legislature ought, at the coming session, (0 aee that our railroads are not persecuted by the suits at law of the General Government, and if necessary, to prohibit them from contrac! th the General Go- vernment at all. They now probibit the carrying of freight, aud they have the same power: to prohibit the tran: rtation of Federal Maila. The charters may be al- tered or repea'ed at pleasur The State of New York has the right. and it will be for her interest ‘0 take the mails under her own charge, or protect the mai! carriers in doing it, for une rea-on at east. She now pays the Jarge sum of seven hundred and housand one hundred and eighty-seven dol + $725 187 00 ‘The cost of the mails in New York, is 352,329 00 Leaving a clear profit to the government of three hundred and seventy-two thousand eight huntred and fifty-eight dollars. $372 953 00 This surplus is squandered in carrying paseengers and mails in other States, in a manner which we shall here- after show. If the S'ate of New York had the management of her own post offices, or let them out by contract, the expenses wontd not be half what they now are. and the low rates of postage woul! not diminish the receipts to @ greater extent than the diminution of expenses. It is, of course, true, that a considerable part of these receipts are from other States ; bat other States would also continue to contribute liberally from necessity, if net from ch The railroads would lose nothing byit,as the Express mail carriers are now willing to pay lor the privilege as much as the Post Oifice Department pays. It becomes, therefore, of the greatest importance to the Empire State to take a lead in this matter We do not doubt that she might not only alleviate the burthen of her citizens, now imposed pon them by the General Government, but that she can make it a source of income to herself Here we see the nullification of the Constitution openly recommended. This is precisely the same principle that operated in Philadelphia and Illinois, and that is now disgracing our own State in the in- famous,riots and,mob'violence in Repssellear coun- ty. Andall this winked at by the public press. The ruffianism of the Renssellear tenants is, indeed,vin- dicated and symoathized with, instead of meeting universal and indignant rebuke from the leaders of public opinion. What is the meaning of allthis? Is there to be no end to this? Is this spirit of mobocracy to go on unchecked till the last bulwark of national re- spectability and the laws be overturned? How has all this been produced? The answer to the last in- quiry is easily given. The demoralizing influences of party politics on the popular mind has done this. The conduct of the small politicians of both parties—their lies—-scurrility—libels—reck- lessness-- violence—and immorality—have preduced this terrible state of things. Integrity and honesty and patriotism, it would appear, have vanished. ‘The popular heart has become diseased. The foul leprosy of partizanship infects the whole body of society. That accursed spirit which laid the bank- ing institutions of the country inruins, and destroy- ed the credit of the States, is still at work, and with immeasurably increased power of mischief, dis- grace, and disorganization. Both parties are equally culpable. In both we observe that the most violent partizans are also the most active disorganizers Look at the extreme party journals of the locofoco cast—see in what treasonable terms they talk of recent affairs in Rhode Island. Look again at the extreme party journals of the whige—the Tribune and Express for instance—and observe the manner in which they talk of the riots in Rensselaer coun- ty, and about the Post Office laws, All these indications of a downward progress to disorganization, dishonor, and ruin, are seen and deplored by many. And we hear of various reme- dies which are proposed. A great fuss is made about Sabbata Conventions, and a great deal of cantand Pharisaism is poured out in various quar ters. But none of these remedies reach the disease—none of these hypocrites touch the real root of the evil. It is party spirit—envenomed, ex- cited, violent, accursed party spirit—party spirit kept alive and nourished, and diffused throughout the whole land by vile, unprincipled, mercenary newspapers, the organs of rapacious and despicable cliques—this is the source of the evil. Here is the soil, into which have struck deep and wide, the roots of the peisonous upes tree, whose blighting influences are seen every where in the ruin of all that is pure and lovely and of good report in eaciety. Again, we awk, where is thisto end]? Is there no remedy? Oh! think solemnly and answer, all ye who love liberty, and would defend to the last asp, the security and permanence of this free land—her last strong hold amongst the nations of the earth! Faicurrut News—Waxin Evaors.—The Court- er & Enquirer astonished its readers the other day by predicting a war in Europe. According to that print, a war was to break out between France and England in about three weeks after the sailing of the last steamer. By this calculation the great powers of Europe are at this moment in the iuidst of a hot ecosflict. This excitiog news has been furnished by Mr. Webb, of the Courter & Enquirer. who had the very best possible opportunities of knowing the state of affairs iu London, and of as- certaining the intentions of the British government, probably from the very mouth of Queen Victoria herself. We understand that Mr. Webb has had a very interesting time of it in England, und we are the more disposed to believe in the accuracy of his in- formation with respect to a war, from the success of his mission to Eogland in search. of a loan for the purpose of bringing the coal mines of Cumber- land, in Maryland, into operation. We understand that he, in conjunction with a Mr. Barwell, has been operating in the coal mines ct Maryland, and his principal object in visiting England wasto procure a loan of a million of dollars to open one of these mines, and from all appearances, particu- larly the war between France and England, he has succeeded, to the no small discomfiture of Illinois, who has been trying in vain for some years past to getaloan. Bat the truth is, the gallant Colonel had the certificate of solveacy in his pocket, which Illinois had not; and Illinois need not expect to get a loan till she goes through the bankrupt law. We have private correspondence from England giving a full account of the movements connected with the mission of Col. Webb, and the great inte- rest taken in him in London, and particularly the capital advice he gave tothe British Ministry, from all which we are enabled to conclude that he suc- ceeded infinitely better in interesting Sir Robert Peel than did his famous antagenist, General Duff Green. We are indeed sorry that France and England have gone to war, aud are now cutting each others throats, but there is some consolation in the reflection that he loan of one million of dol- lars has been secured, and that the Cumberland coal mines in Maryland will be opened immedi- ately. Tue Tarirr anp THe Revenve.—We refer our readers to our money article to-day, fora novel and philosophical view of the operation of the pre- sent tariff, so far as it at present eflects the cur- rency and all the great interests of the country, and probably will do so for some time to come. Perhaps there has been no subject which has been discussed by the politicians, talked of at every cross-road, and in every street and corner, debated in all circles from the highest to the lowest, by all sorts ef men from Mr. Webster down to Philoso- pher Greeley—on which so much sheer nonsense, and mere empty verbiage, have been poured forth, as on the subject of the tariff. It is really astonishing te see men of such intel- lectual calibre as Webster, and Wright, and Clay, deliberately debating and discussing, week after week, at this mass meeting and that mags meet- ing, the little, small, minute details about the tariff—the duties on warming pans or carpet- tacks, or some other paltry commodity—instead of taking an enlarged and comprehensive view of the operation of the tariff on the general interests and welfare of the country. By reference to our money article, a clear and mathematical view of this sub- ject will be obtained. It will be seen that the tariff is rapidly bringing us to the same dieastrous era which the tariff of 1832 introduced when it created a surplus revenue. We are now on the verge of an accumulation which will derange the financial and monetary elements of the country to a great degree, if a check be not speedily inter- posed. We advise every reader and politician to peruse this money article, and lay its facts and reasonings to heart. It presents the only eccurate and sound view of the tariff which has been yet given. Extraorptnary Disciosures or Moxmontsm.— We received yesterday, by mail, from Nauvoo, Illinois, and publish a portion on the first page of this day’s paper, of a very extraordinary narrative, by a person of the name of Jackson, of the state of society in the Mormon country. A number of af- fidavits are affiixed to this remarkable document, giving it an air of credibility, but we really cannot believe the one half of the revelations, unless cor- roborated by additional authority. However, even admitting thisto be an exaggerated narrative, there is every reason to believe that the revelations of iniquity and villainy which it contains, have to a cousiderable extent but too substantial foundation in truth. Still this presents not the shadow of justification of the barbarous and cold-blooded mas- sacre of the Mormon leaders, after they had given themselves up to vhe authorities, and awaited the action of the tribunals of the country. This narrative will doubtless obtain full credence in Iilneis, and shows the terrible state of society existing there at present, the two patties being ready to believe anything of each other, however grossly exaggerated. In such a lamentable condition of affuirs, we should not be surprised to hear soon of some terrible fresh outbreak of popular violence. EriscopaL Convention IN PutcapeLpnta.—An Episcopal Convention commences its session in the city of Philadelphia this day. It has been called together for the purpose of taking into con- sideration the recent resignation of Bishop Onder- donk, whose conduct for some time past, has it appears, given great offence to the Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania. Some things are said of him that are certainly astonishing even in this age of astonishing things. An effort will be made to reject his resignation, and depose him from the epis- copate, after an exposure of his conduct in all its most secret points to the indignation of the world This will be a very interesting assemblage, and the proceedings and developments will be very singular dnd exciting, displaying the clerical cha- racter of a very distinguished church jn the person of one of its bishops. We have engaged a epecial reporter for the occasion, and will be able to fur. nish our readers with a full account of all the pro- ceedings. A Cuattence —William Carroll, Jr., of Rotter hide, Tennessee, assures the public that he is not 3. S. Southworth nor John Smith, Jr, and more- over that he is ready to give any body satisfaction who thinks so. Can William Carroll tel) who married Capt. Schinley. That's the important point. {G- Silas Wright was probably nominated by the Syracuse Convention, as the Democratic Governor for this State at the ensuing election. He will run well. Tue Purascres To Came Mextine.— The Commercial of last evening has the following: ‘The Rev. Elisha Andrews, the respected pastor of the twe.ity seventh street Methodist Episcopal Charch, was drowned yesterday in the North River, under the follow ing painfal circumstances Mr. Andrews waa going upto the camp-meeting at Sing Sing, by the Columbus steamboat, when a slight fracture of one of the eonveyance piper caused a considerable emission of steam. The passengers became somewhat frightened and the greater portion rushed aft. Mr Andrews, seeing the confusion and the unueual emission of steam, probably concluded that the boiler had burst, and immediately leaped overboard. In leas than five minutes he sank to rise no more. The accident oc. curred off Irving's landing. Mr. A. was siiting on the anger deck, reading, he boat was Jensely crowded, a great proportion be ing ladies and children, otherwise the accident to the pipe would have scarcely attracted attention. To the crowd. ea atate of the boat may aiso he attributed the strange ciroumstance that no information was conveyed to the captain that @ parsenger was overboard. ir A. wus only mixsed when the boat was landing her passingers ut Tarry Town. We learn that the deceased in feeble health. He has left hive orphan children and a circle of attached friends to mourn his loas, Who gets up these Camp Meetings? Who have the profits?’ Who makes the money ? Meeting of Democrats from the South. _ Those Democrats trom the. South who are now in this ci'y, assembled yesterday afternoon in Tammany Hall, at 8:0’cloek, to receive the report of the Committee of Atrangemen‘s, which had been appointed for the purpose of supervising the Pteparations desirable to be made with reference to their attendance at the New Jersey Democratic State Convention, which takes place to-day. The Hon, John Bragg, of Alabama, presided ; and F. M, Levison, of Georgia, was chosen Sec- retary. The President having asked if the Secre- tary was ready to report, J. G. Suorrer, of Alabama, Secretary of the Committee of Arrangements, came forward for that purpose. He observed that the time was hardly sufficient to provide, amongst other things, a ban- ner worthy to be carried before the brave sons of the South, now in New York ; but had made ar- rangements for the passage to Trenton, as well as for accommodation there, and a band of ic to accompany them. He called their notice to the badges which had been adop- ted, read the mottos, and in doing so elicited a warm response in the form of several rounds of applause. The mottos were— The Union must and shall be preserved.” “The Suany South will uot be wanting in November.” The badge was of satin—tne color chosen being crimson, not only be- cause it was distinct from that of the Democratic Empire Club and others, but because it was thought congenial with the dark complexion and warm gspi- ruts of the southern men. (Applause) Without any wish to say more, he could not avoid inform- ing them that F. M. Levison, of Georgia,was cho- sen one of the marshals at the conyention to-mor- row, and a more fitting one could not be appointed. (Applause.) More than that, he had himself caus- eda banner to be prepared. (Cheers.) After sta- ting the amount of expense their regulations would impose at about $70 or $80, of which a band of music would form a large item, Mr. S concluded by remarking that that would be an oceasion on which music was very desirable, and that should the means not be forthcoming in anyother manner, he would see it provided himself. (Loud Cheers ) ‘The report having been adopted,a gentleman en- quired, what place was chosen for assembling. A Voicr—It is better to meet‘at the ferry boat, as the hour would be found too early. This remark was replied to by the observation from the first, that in that cause no hour should be too early, or no place considered inconvenient for any one. Jt was at length agreed that the force should rally at the ferry-boat, at half past five o’clock in the morning. ‘This concluded the regular business be- fore the meeting; but there being loud calls for Mr. Shorter, he addr ssed them in an energetic manner, and was followed by Mr. Bethune of Georgia; both gentlemen were well received, and the meeting then adjourned sine die. Lists or Arrtvats, &c.—A Nuisance.—We have received several complaints from merchants and others coming to this city, of their aumes be. ing published directly after their arrival, in the newspapers. In one paper in particular, which is known among the dry goods dealers and other wholesale warehouses, as “the Drummer’s Ga- zette.” They say that in consequence, no sooner are their names announced than they are assailed in all manner of ways by circulars and personal ap- plication by the drummers of the different dealers te such an extent that they cannot get a meal with- out being called away some two or three times by one or another of these annoyances, recommending their goeds, and in their avocations pursuing the unfortunate from the lower to the uppermost story of the buildings in which they may happen to sojourn. One victim, a clergyman from the South, who happened to have the same name as an exten- sive dealer in dry goods from the same neighbor- hood, was so aesailed by a number of drummers, that he was obliged to take private apartments. The merchants themselves complain of the system, as preventing them from looking around unannoyed. in search of the goods they require. It may be very ;roper to notice the arrival of persons of dis- tinction from foreign parts, or those in the public service, together with celebrated artists and writers ; beyond this, it is evident the matter is quite a nui- sance, and ought to be put down, Satz or Fine Ory Wines.—It was announced in the papers of yesterday that a peremptory sale of some choice articles of this nature would take place at Messrs. D, GC. and W. Pell & Co’s., in Wall street, but at the hour appointed there were but a few individuals present, and these more de- sirous of tasting than purchasing. Samples of seve- ral choice brands were brought forward, their qualities dilated upon in the usual manner, but, alas, no bidders. Even a parcel of March & Ben- son’s Black Warrior did not call forth any thing like a selling bid. Only a few parcels of the com- mon, every day sort of wine, were disposed of. The question wil! naturally arise, how has this great change been brought about? It is but ashort time since that such an announcement would have caused all the wine bibbers of New York and its vicinity to assemble together at the desired spot, and in their anxiety to possess a few choice sam- ples of this article, run one another up to the tune of some six or seven dollars a bottle. Has the cause of temperance accomplished this feat, or have the men of taste in such matters not yet re- turned from the watering places, and other parts for sojourning to in the summer season? Or is it that money is scarce? We are anxious to know. Anrivats. —Gen. Hernandez and family are at the City Hotel. Maj.Gen. Scott and suite, Capt. Bernard, offthe Army, and Capt. Waggaman, of the Navy, are at the American. Lieut. Ridgely and family, Gen. Leslie Combs, of Kentucky, and Gen. Clinch, of the Army, are atthe Astor House. Dr. Swift, U.S. N., Sig. De Alferro and lady, from Spain, are at the Waverly. Sir Wm. A. Col- brooke, Governor of New Brunswick, Ojilvy Mof- fatt, Esq., of Canada, Gen. Sobtker, Governor of the Island of St. Thomas, Dr. Stephens, of the same place, Chev. Kii!reman, charge d’ affairs of Austria, Capt. M’Dougal, of the British Army, and lady, Commodore Wadsworth, U. 8. N., Colonel Bumford, US. A., and Prof. Raumer andson, are at Blancard’s Hotel. Maj. Sparks, U.S.A. is at Dunning’s Hotel. Theatricals, &e. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, Mr. Walcot, and Miss Kin- lock are drawing good houses at the Albany Mu- seum. Mrs. Madison took a benefit on Monday evening at the Eagle Street Theatre, Buffalo. Mr. J. B. Gough is lecturing on temperance in Boston. Mr G. H. Andrews was received with great ap- planse on the occasion of his return to the stage at the National Theatre, Boston, on Monday night. Forrest is to appear in Providence, R. I, during the present week, and perform a short engagement. Sig Bini, professor of the guitar, assisted by his pupil and friend, Mr. Woodville, are given con- certs at the U. S. Hotel, Saratoga. Prof. Bronson is lecturing on oratory and music in Portland, Maine. A small theatrical company, under the [ec meat of Mr. Caulfield, is now in Wetumpka, Ala. They are about to proceed from thence to Mont- gomery. Mr. Henry Giles, the eminent lecturer, is at New- port, R Winchell is engaged at the Olympic Theatre, Phi- ladeIphia. The theatre in Providence, R. J., has been do- ing very well, according to the papers of that city. Mrs De Barr and Mr. Howard are playing there. ‘THEATRICALS IN PutLapeLpnta.— Walnut Street Theatre opens on Saturday evening next. Mr. and Mrs. Wallack, Mr. Chapman, the comedian, Mr. Blake, Miss Susan Cushman, and several “new faces” are engaged for the season. The rumor is not correct that Mr, Macready was about to appear at the Arch Street Theatre, Phila- delphia, which closes on Saturday next, and he will, in ail probability, play at one of the other theatres during the present month. ‘The Chesnut has been leased by Mr. L. T. Pratt, who will open it at the earliest possible period. Welch’sOlympic is doing a splendid business. Yacut Squapron he yacht Lancet, of Boston, Capt. J. B. Swett, one day from Newport for Phi- ladelphia, agrived at this port yesterday afternoon. Tr nours rrom Boston.—Adams & Co. arriv- ed Jast night in ten hours from Boston over the Long Island Koad =reaM Stirs Gaxat Western AND Hisernta. —It appears that the Boston papers are making themselves very merry because the Hibernia hap- pened to cross the Atlantic a few hours quicker than did the Great Western. We ere perfectly willing for them to be as merry as they cum be for the present, for they may hereafter have reason to feel a pang or two of serrow in their future expe- rience in ocean steam navigati It is & fact as notorious as the hil!s, that when it was announced that the Great Western would leave Liverpool on the 17th of August, it was im- medistely made public that the Hibernia, a re- markably fast steamer, would sail on the 20:h of the same month, at a fare reduced to that of the Western; a reduction, be it remembered, of forty dollars from the regularly advertised rates of her line. This was, no doubt, done to run the West- ern off the line, by enticing passengera from her, and to ruin her reputation for speed by placing a crack steamer against her—one that many sup- posed could make the shortest pussage to America. Now let us see what has been the result of these movements It is gratifying, in the first place, to have it in our power to ttate that there has been no fatal result in this contest—that no lives have been lost. We look upon the safety of the lives of the hun- dred passengers who came so quickly over the Atlantic as a most pleasing sight. It is gratifying, in the second place, to have it in our power to state that, notwithstanding the great temporary reduction of fare in the Hibernia, the Great Western brought more passengers from England than did her rival. Inthe Great Western there arrived one hundred and thirty-three. Inthe Hibernia, there came to Hali- fax twenty-two—to Boston manety-eight, thus making a difference of thirty-five in favor of the Western in the number destined for the United States. Those who went in the Hibernia to Hali- fax, would have gone in her at high or low fare, because it was more convenient for them to do 80; they, therefore, count for nothing. It is gratifying, thirdly, and lastly, to know that the Hibernia only entered into the spirit of a race with the Western ; that the latter made no effort; that she made her usual quick passage; that her owners and com- manders are perfectly well satisfied with the pas- sages she now makes, and with the patronage she receives. In conclusion, if the steam ships intend hereafter to make their trips sofmany trials of speed over the Atlantic, we earnestly hope that their passengers will take the precaution to have their lives insured, 80 that those who may, perchance, be made widows and orpkans, will not suffer in a pecuniary point of view by any unlucky catastrophe that may happen to the steam ships. We think this step a very necessary one now-a-days, and it ought to be taken by every traveller over the Atlantic in a steam ship. Tueatricat, Movements.—In consequence of the curiosity excited in the theatrical circles by the appearance of the “‘stars” brought over by Mr Simpson of the Park, we shall, on Saturday next, present in the Weekly Herald, a scene in the play of Othello, as produced at that theatre, containing portraits of Mr. Anderson and Mr. Dyott. ‘The fuss made by the small theatrical critics about these performers, who are very respectable stock actors, is very ridiculous. The idea that they are to be regarded asdramutic artists of the first order is most absurd, and the extravegant eu- logies of those critics will only injure these really meritorious actors, whodeserve all praise for the manner in which they sustain their appropriate po- sition, that of excellent artists of a third rate chat- acter. We have scores of actors equally good in this country, and equally high in the pro- fession, and it is gross injustice to them to puff and bespatter with extravagant eulogy the new members of 'the Park company. The fact is Mr. Simpson went to a poor market when he vi- sited England for first-rate dramatic talent. It is utterly impossible for any great actor ever to rise up hereafter in England. The state of theatrical society there is such as to repress any natural genius of the higher order. The drama is in that country subject to conventional rules which pre- vent any great artist irom obtaining a chance of appearing before the public. The theatre is sur- rounded by an atmosphere which prevents any new genius like a Garrick or a Kean from being seen orappreciated. Macready and others have block- ed up every avenue to the aspirant possessed of real talent, and admitted only the inferior order, from which they could not fear succeesful rivalry. Where, then, are we to look for the men and women who will restore the fortunes of the drama ? To this country. Here the drama istree. It is not subject to conventionalism which choke and re- press the risings of genuine talent in the profession, It is only in such a state of society as exists here, that new, daring, and succeseful geniuscan arise and command the attention of all men by its own intrinsic excellence and superiority. The eulogies on the new performers at the Park have, however, discovered the charlataniam of theatrical criticism in the newspapers of New York Seldom has there heen afforded a more striking exhibition of the want of discriminating taste, sound judgment, and information, in theatrical af- fairs which characterise the small dramatic critics of this region. New Fatt Styze or Hats.—One of the most beautiful articles for wear during the fall, has been produced by Mr. John N. Genin, 214 Broadway, that any one need desire to put on his head. The pattern is French, and the fabric is as light as any gossamer ever produced, at the same time the surface is as fine and bright as a piece of satin. We can recommend the article from a very close in spection, but recommend all desirous of a good and neat article, to go and judge for themselves. More Hinpersure Ovurraces.—We have the particulars of another high-handed act by some “ini is” in Rensselaer county, yeaterday. A gentleman ockport, with his cousin, Mr. Douglass of this city, hired acarciage from Mr. Crocker, who keeps a livery stable in Hudson st., to take them over to Stephen- town. While there on Sunday afternoon, walked over o farm belonging to the family, they noticed a stake in the ae bearing the inscription ‘Down with the Rent.” ‘his they pulled up ina moment of sport, and without thinking that the act wonld give offence to anybody. Yesterday morning they started on their return home, and when within 12 miles of thia city were overtaken by @ band of 40 or 60" Indi-ns,” all on horseback, armed, painted and disguised. ‘The Chief, rode up to the driver, levelled a pistol at his head and ordered him to stop The driver not immediately obeying this command, the Ju tian made at the horses with his spear, wherenpon thedriver stopped. One of the band then mounted the driver's box, and two others got inside the carriage. The Indian on the box cocked his pistol, held it to the driver’s head, and directed him to turn back with his team The order was obeyed, and under the escort of the band, Mr Dougloas was driven allthe way back to Step! where he was examined, and the proposition ed whether he should be tarred and feathered. Eventually it was decided that he had done nothing to deserve this in dignity and he was released, but did not reach home tili this morning. We have these facts from Rogers, the dri ver ot the carriage, who adds that on his compulsory ride back to Stephentown yesterday, his Indian companion on the box, whenever they approached a dwelling, would level his pistol at his head, raise his tomahawk, as ifabout to strike, and remain in that attitude until they had passed the house—Aibany Journal, Sept. 3. Mexico.—Two individuals who arrived yester- day from the interior of Mexico, state with appa- rent certainty, that from 16,000 to 18,000 Mexican troops had assembled at San Louis de Potosi, seme three weeks since, and were on their way to begin the contemplate’ invasion of Texas, We are informed from the samr sonrce, that the army in question was well provided with artillery and cavalry —N. O. Bee Disoracerun Procerpines at a Camr Meetina, — A gang ot drunken rowdies attacked a Methedisi Camp Meeting near Pittsburgh, Pa.,on Monday night last and attemptel to murder the preacher, Rev. burn, Three of them, one named Mackerel and two Smiths, were captured. Fortunately the stab at Mr. Blackburn’s heart missed its » the knife passing through his eoat between the ide. . Tue Exensss.<-The Hibernia’s mail, which wae forwarded to New York by Government Expres, at 6 o’clock on Sunday evening over the Long Island Ruil coad, was received in that city at 8 o’clock on Monday morning. It was carried to Worcester in one hour ane 36 minutes, and arrived at Norwich at hulf past 10, Th: steamer not betug fired up there was some delay in con- seqnence at Norwich. It was carried from Greenport to Brooklyn (95 miles, with a train of four cars,) in 2 hours being over 30 miles to the hour.— Bos. and filty minntes! Sept. a. ton Transcript, — Dity Intelligence. Police Department—Wednesday, Sept, 4—A Bua- GLARY anp Agnest oy THE BuRGLaR —Last night amon named Henry Waterman, was arrested for entering the store of James H. epg No. 335 Fourth street, and stealing therefrom a clock worth $12 Hi t into the premises after had | een fastene up for the night by means of false keys, which weretvund upon him, and he is fully commit for trial. Guano Lanceny.- Yesterday forenoon, while the fire companies were passing through Broadway, the store of Mr J Morrell was entered, aud a ring worth $75 also $59 in money, taken froma deak. This morning officer Joseph arrested a young lad, named Thomas Mck.win alias Golding, chi d with the eff-nce, sud he is com- mitted. Mr. Morrell’s store is ut the corner of Canal Street and Broadway. Sroven Prorenty.—Some time in July last, a stranger in our city hud @ silver watch—maker’s name Roskell, of Liverpool, to which was attached a gold chain, key, ele from him in Water Sire * Of cer. pores ty apawering the description, an the owner ia requested to apply at the Lower Police Office Hoo Sreatxns.—Yesterday aiternoon, inconsequence of information received, Justice Taylor despatched officers Strong, Young, Dc Friezeand Stickel, whoa prended fonr men in Stanton street near Houston, who Bare been tor some time past suspected of stealing hogs About thirty valuable hogs were found in their ation, which, to- gether with themseives, were taken to the upper police of fice. The hogs ariou-ly marked, and ns who i coomntly rere ‘Tale requested to be at the pper Police jentify the this m abaut nine o'clock. ee eon Seruxe Srimitvovs Liquons, &e., on THE San- BaTH—This ettersoon the case of several perrons, Keepers of hoteles, &e., who had been complained of by the informer, Fun, for selling liquors, &-. on the Subbath, came up tor hearing before Justice Drinker. N.B. Blunt, Esq. appeared for some of the parties accus- ed, and made an able argument inthe cese for the de- fenee, He stated that the affidavits made by Hunt were not ofa character to justify the mogistrate in issuing a werrant; summons should have been first issued, and af- ter ahearing or trial in respect to the merits of the case, then process might BarPae have been properly iesu As the case stood, Mr Biunt announced that the infor- mer or subscriber to the complaint should be viewed and treated as a trespasser, and maliciously causing arrest of citizens, and held amenable for the ies which our laws, so wisely framed, had made for cases of false imprisonment. H- stated no person in this country could be condemned unheard. Justice Drinker, after an eloquent address {rom Mr. B. reserved his decision in the matter till a future day. Coroner’s Ofice—Sxpt. 4—Information having been received at the Covsoner’s Office that a man named An- thony Secader had died in Hammond street, after taking morphine, on enquiry it was ascertained that the mon had ring for several days under intermittent fe- ver, and that the physician in attendance prescribed a so- Iution of the sulphite of morphine by mistake for sulphate of quinine, which was obtained at the drug store corner of Hammond and Hudson streets, The mistake was ‘dlis- covered after the patient had taken part of the medicine. under the effects of which he labored several hours — After which, the fever continued in a remittent form, eventually assuming a typhoid cha acter, and causin, death eight days att morphine was administered, wherefore an inquest was dee unnecessary. Sup: wlor Court—In Chambers, Betore Chief Justice Jones. Serr. 4—John Ruecastle vs. William L. Roy.—This was an application to reduce the bail of defendant, who is charged in action of slander by plaintiff. Both parties Rese honatiog houses for emigrants. The application was denied. * U.S. Commissioner’s Office. Srrt.4—The case of Mr. Charles Carroll, who is chai with altering certificates at the Custom-house, has been postponed to Monday. Common Pleas—In Chambers, Before Judge Ingraham. Srrr. 4—Habeas Corpus—William Dunn, a young re- cruit inthe U. SA. appeared belore His Honor i bers, and claimed te be discharged on the ground of ing enlisted whilst under age. The case is postponed this forenoon. Common Pleas. Before Judge Ulahocffer. Srrt. 4.—Mr. Castlin vs. Chesterman,—The Jury ren- dered a sealed verdict in this case for plaintiff $221 76. James W. Gerard vs. Jacob V. Carmer —' action of assumpsit breught by plaintift, who i: y! to recover $100 paid by him for the defendant. It appeared in evidence that defendant employed the plaintiffia a case which was instituted ia the Surrogate’s office by the Dutch Reform church, against Carmer, to recover on amouut of $6290, left by will by a Nirs. Henry Houston for the benefit of the chureh, Previous to her demise, however, and whilst living with defendant, she revoked the will, and made over the property to defendant. The Dutch church instituted the suit on the ground that the second wiul was procured by undue coercion ; and also thatthe deceased lady was not in possession of her faculties at the time of making the second will. In July, 1843, Mr. Gerard carried on the proceed- ings in defence, which were subsequently stayed, and the case was compromiaed, when Carmer got the probate of the will on plaintifi’s security for $100 given on a note. Defendant after getting the $6 090, and the probate re- fused ts pay the $100 when the note became due, upon which Mr. Gerard was compelled to pay. The defence put in was that there was no consideration given by de- tendant so as to constitute the act of making’the note valid inlaw. Mr. Gerard conducted the case in person. aud commented upon the want of gratitude on the part of the defendant, aiter his successful professional exertions.» hie behalf. The jury rendered a verdict for plaintiff, $102 33 in- cluding interest, and 6 cents ©. st. James A Morse, et als va, Moses Ress.—This was an ac tion of asaumpatt to recover $177 80, on a bill of sale. It appear d that plaintiffs are lumber merchanta, and sold 26'h March, 1844 a quantity of umber to defendant. The defence put in was, that one of the firm of Morse & Co Pp cet to have been a Mr, Meigs, was indebted to thede fendant to a certain amount, which the defendant claimed credit for. It was alleged on the part of the plaintiff, that Meigs did not belong to the firm, but merely worked in the yard, being a carpenter by trade, and also as a fore man and cartman. The case stands a)journed over to this forenoon. Gencral Sessions. Before Recorder Tallmadge, and Aldermen Mott and Dickinson. Mattnew C, Paterson. Esq, District Attorney. Wepnespay—Tria’ fir Burglary.—A young man named John Shiers was put on bia trial indicted for a burglary in the firet degree, for having.on the night of the 2lst of June last, broken into the dwelling of Nicholas Schelte 258 Broadway, and stoten property to the amount 2, consisting of silk scarfs, veils, lacéa, &>. Ade- laide Scheltema, the wife of the complainant, depored to the robbery on the night in question. The house was entered by the second story window, probably from a per son climbing the awning post inthe street On the morn- ing a‘ter the robbery was discuvered, fourteen locks, were found forced by the robber in_admittance below, te enable him to carry off the ga The husband also tes- tified to the robbery. and find the goods in the Police office, which were the property stolen. Otlicer Denniston deposed that he arrested the prisoner, andina bureau of his house found the goods claimed by Mr. Scheltema, also other goods, recogaired by persons who had lost them. An instrument called a ‘ London Jim- are ueed tor housebreaking, was also found in his apart- ment, For tax Derence.—James M. Smith, Jr Esq., called Jane Waiker, the mother of the prisoner, who testified that she bought the “ Jimmy” for the purpose of taking tacks out of acarpet. A person of the name of Carrol waa intimate with her ron. Her son brought the goods home in # box, about a day and a halt previous to his rest, which woa some time subsequent to the robbery.— Her son was frequently out late at night ; he was former ly in a liquor store, but she was unable to sey if he was out all night on any occasion in the month of June. Ropent Warxen, the husband of the last witness,corro- borated the fact that Carrol and the accused were acquain- tances. Carrol was a butcher by occupation. The Counsel for the defence moved that the person, Carrol, be brought into court, as he contended that b his testimony, he should be able to prove that the goods were given to the accused to sell. warrant was issued for Carrol, but he was not to be found. The case was ably summed up by Mr Smith, for the accused, and the District Attorney, on the part of the people The Recorder then succinctly charged the jury, and it was submitted to them to pava upon. The Jury found the prisoner guilty of peu in the first degree. Sentence was postponed till Friday. The Court then adjourned to Thursday next at 10 o'clock, A. M Nrsto’s.—We would advise those who wish to enjoy themselves rationally and comfortably these warm evenings, to pay a visit to Niblo’s, The entertain. ments are of the first order, and the garden is one of the coolest retreats in the city. ‘This evening they pertorm the burlesque of “ Beauty ond the Beast” and the operetta of the “Alpine Maid.” Mr, Mitchell and Holland both appear. Fricutrun Exriosion anp Loss or Lirs.—We are again called upon to record one of the most frightful accidents that ever occurred upon this road,— The boiler of the engine bursted Inst night at 9 o'clock about two miles from Reading, instantly killing Joseph Ward, engineer, Jas, M’Cabe, conductor. Frank Tye ano Peter Mahan, firemen, whose lifeless bodies were found several hours aiter, in a frightful state of mutilation in 6 field near by, in which Jay also the boiler, which had been torn from the wheels with irresistible force and hurled from the bed and wheels of the engine, which were entirely demolished, The watch in Mr. M’C pocket was found to have stopped at 20 minute: and from this circumstance this accident must curred at ¢! jour last night. At the time ofthe accident train was under full headwoy, and the explosion have been inet: neous aa it was fatal. It wa raining in abundance, and vivid flashes of lightning were playing in the heavens. and it is supposed that a heavy bult of electricity struck the engine. It must have beer caused by as all circumstances prove that to no other: u it be attributed. The mangled bodies o1 the alain were brought to town last night, and exhibiter frightful evidence of the combined power of steam and electricity, and its effects upon the engine, named ‘Rich mond,” destreying her completely, tearing overy joint asunder, scattering the men and fragments in all direc- tion.—Reading Pa. Press, Sept. 3 Pronantx Murner.—We learn with regret that the friends of William Blair, Jr. Esq., a native of Westfield, Mass, (where his father and relations now live), bet who has lately been a resident lawyer in th: south we stern part of uri, have received such infor mation as leads them to believe that he murder ed in the west, while ona tour of busin Two bodies were found dead neor the road side, one of which is be lieved to he that of Mr. Blair, Both bore indications o' having been killed for their money. Mr. Blair must bave heen about 25 years of age, and had a fami: His myste slows and sed. end will be deeply deplo his many relatives and friends in this vicinity, His wife was from Weat Springfield.— Springyield Republican, their regular monthly meeting last evening in Joint Ballot. The minutes the toe last days’ proceedings, in monthly meetings, were read and v ot communication was received from the President of of the Board of Edueation, formaliy intimating to the Bourd that a vacancy wes caused bythe death of Colonel am one of the Commissioners o! the Board of Educa- Resignation.—A communication was received from Mr. M. Spencer, Commissioner of the Board ot Education for tha Sih Wurd, tendering his resignation, which was ac- ce oo ‘he monthly report of the Chief Engineer was Biving a detaJed stavement of the resignations, ex; rr) and “n intments that have taken piace in the Fire Companies for the montha of Jun a bh a prey cs accepted, "2 an e were ru Water Committee." ‘The Boasd adjourned, —+ Rospery.—-A Paseenger by the name of Corrie, from the city of New Yoik, came on board the ees nats ton at Monsen, arrived here last evening, minus taken from ntaloons pocket, the even. he came onboard, while a deep in hie Linear The pirate consisted of one $50 bill on the City Bank of New York $ one $50 of New York City Funds; one $10 iil on the Herkimer County Bank ; one $10 bill on Geneva Bank’; five $5 bulls on different New York City Bauks ; and a $3 bill on the City Bank of Rochester, together with som valuable papers, among which was a note dated N. York, July 12th, 1841, for $271 9—E. H. Williams, Buffalo Gazette, Sept 2. Suicme.—A Frenchman, named Nicholas Good water, committed suicide yesterday afternoon, by throwing himself into the river just below the lower ferry, Nhe cause which led to the commission of this rash act wa; disappointed love A girl in Canada to whom he was e@..goged to be married, recently wrote him a letter to this city, etating that she would soon become the wife of hi brother. The announcement was too wuch for his sens and hence the fatal result, His lifeless body was soon a recovered.—Albany Atlus, Sept. 3. , Famity Mgerina.—The family of the Inte Chauncey Dickerman, of Hamden, numbering in all 11 fons and daughters, met together in the house in which they were born, on Thursday last. Their ages, added together, umount to 641 years. The eldest 73, the young- estd45 — Itis forty years since they last all met together.— Courier. Temprrance Tave.—Two young men, “witha humuning in their heads,” retired late at night to thelr room in a crowded inn, in which, as they enter, are revealed: wo beds; butthe wind extinguishing the Hig; they both, instead of taking, as they suppesed, apiece, get back-to-back into one, which begins to sink under them, and come around at intervals, in a manner very circumambient, but quite impossible of explication. Presently one observes to theother— “I say, Tom, somebody's inmy bed.” * Is there 7” says the other; “so there is in mine, d——n him. Let’s kick ’em out !” The next remark wai—‘Tom, I’ve kicked my man overboard.” “Good !” says his fellow toper; “better luck than I—my man has kicked me out—d——d if he hasu’t—right on the floor!” Their “relative positions” were not apparent until the next morning. WHO'S TO BE PRESIUENT. > By 4 LaDy, Up the famous Hudson River, as I sailed the other day, isha 23 I'm for J. K. Polk, and, others, I'm for Harry y entleman came to me saying Madam ! be so kind As to say a you wish wellto, we should like to know your mind— Sir, said I, tis my vocation household things to keep my eyes on I've no time to think of Dallas or of Frelinghnysen. To by mitepp T leave all these Poutics- the darling luck! he Knows recte Hickory and also the great Lyon of Ken- tucky” I'm for Gouraud, when my little baby’s face was very sore, Lused some of his Italian Soap and all the pain was o’er, And in wey avs case some naughty hairs had grown upon. my chin, But some of his Poudre Subtile made as smooth as youth’s my skin: Therefore, Clay and Frelinghuysen, Polk and Dallas! ‘may for me Strive and struggle, but in one thing all folks will | am sure agree, at every Lady’s toilet there should be a costly chair, For the President of Fashion—I shall vote in GOURAUD THERE. Gonrand’s Beautifying preparations are found only at 67 Walker street, first store trem Broadway. Country dealers supplied on liberal :erms. (G-UPON STRICT EXAMINATION OF THE VA- RIOUS diseases which the human family have'to contend with, we are placed far beyond the pom A when Celcus tells us the healing arts were divided into but three branches; he says the disease of which we shall present] ly speak, was an Epidemic, violent and fatal, and for 600 beyond the control of medical aid Pliny saya this re was not only (he most loathsome, but so violent as to boflle the skill of eae and medicine. How changed are the things in he days in which we live; Ve- nerial diseases and attendant evils are as bad now ax in the days of japius, (or rather his emblem, a sneke, brought to Rome by Solembury) but medical science hes essed, and that disease in its highest state of infec- can be as eusily cured, and effectually exterminsted trom the blood and juices, as the most simple complaint now on record if Dr Blackwell's Ant Acrid Tincture ind Scotch Renovator, be used; those snff-ring with aoy of those complaints, venerial disorders, seminal « fusions, diabetes, and the host ot other complaints produced by these, may be assured of heing permanently cured by the ahove named Tincture from R.S Bernard, 97 Naveau st., New York, the only authorised agent in the U. St OG DALLEY’S MAGICAL PAIN EXTRACTOR SALVE. for iostantly curing burns, scalds, piles, and all nfl)mmatory complaints, at 67 Walker street, Ist atore FROM Broadway, Cautiox—Beware of an imitation by a similar name, bebo calculated to deceive, sold in the lower part of the city. og PRIVATE MEDICAL AlD.—The memsers of ue New York College «: Medicine and Pharmacy, in eturning the yee teanks for the liberal support they ave ruceived in their efforts to “suppress quackery,” Dn Ras bene atato that their particular atwention continues © be directed to all diveases of a private nuture, ani from the great improvermenta lately made in the ptmeipal hos- vitals of Europe in the treatinent of those dineases, th van confidently oder to persons requiring medical aid rd antages not to be met with in any institution ia this country, either public or private. et eatment of the Solioge is such as to insure successin .very cuse, end is otally di: t from that nernieions practice oi raining she constitution with mercury, 6nd ia mostcaxes leaving i divense much worse than the original. Que of the mera- vers of the College ,for mamy years connected with the principal hospitals of Lurope, attends daily for a consulta. jon from 9 A.M. to P.M. ‘Terms—Aivice and mediciae, $5 A cure guwenteed. iuvontant to Counray Ixvatins.—-Persone living in she country and not finding it convenient to al per. tonally, can have fo to them a containing: all medicines requisite to Tn a perfect cnre py atati sheir case explicitly, together with all symptoms, time c! sontraction and treatment received clsewhere, if any ‘ad enclosing $5, oe addressad t S. RICMARDSGN, M.D, Ayent Office and Consulting rooms of th, College, 95 Naasae 0G@- WE CAN FIND NO EXCUSE FOR THE agonizing griefof the parent that suffers a child to be tor- tured by summer complaint or cholera infantum The time has passed when these diseases were permitted to go about and gather its thousands of children annually to mother earth. Science and experience has provided a remedy which never fails; it can be obtained ot R. S Ber nard, 97 Nassau street, New York. Those that have doub' ofthe etficocy of Bernard’s Dinrrt@a medicine in these cases, can see thoneands of certificates fom the first men im thie country, by calli it the office of the proprietor. Remember 97 Nassau st: 0G-THE CHINESE HAIR ERADICATOR'IS THE only article which will permanently remove the hair end not injure the skin. If any should disbelieve this we would invite them to call at 21 Courtlandt street and see its wonderful powers tested Gentlemen wishing to avoid the trcuble of shaving should procare this article and it will eradicate even the stiffest beard in an incredible short ume. OG IN DYSENTERY, R. 8. BERNARD'S DIAR.- th@a Medicine has proved efficacious in allaying the pain and irritation, if administered before the fever is fully sot up, or after the febrile action has been sufficiently reduced by proper repletion. In Cholio,it allays the pain and relieves the spasms We have o:ten seen a patient in the most excruciatmg agony, with his whole body drawn up into knots, comp ely a from pain and 4j asms by one or two doses of the re- medy. In Bilious Diarrboa, where vomiting and purging of bile are the urgent syinptoms, the remedy displays its healing powers to admiration. It arrests the vomiting by allay ing the irritability of the stomech, and acts on the intestines in such @ manner as to diminish the discharges, and bring them to a more natural and healthy appear ance. This medicine is tor sale by the proprietor at 97 Nassau street, New York, and Dr. W. H. Milnor, corner of John Strect and Broadway. oF VELPEAU'S SPECIFIC PILLS FOR THE CURE if Gonorrhaa, leet, and all mocupurslent discharges rom the nrethra. ‘{'nese pills, prepared by the New York Yollege of Medicine and Pharmacy, established forthe urpression of quackery, may be relivd on as the most peedy and effectual remedy forthe above complaints.—- ‘hey are guaranteed to cure recent cases in from three )fivedays, and possess a greater power over obstinate lischaryés and chronic gieet, than any other preparation it present Known, removing the disease without eontine- vent from business, rtf the breath or disagreeing rita the siomach. Price $1 per box. Sold ut the Otfice of the College of Pharmacy and Me- ‘icine, 95 Nossau street. W. & RICHARDSON, M.D. Agent QG-THERE IS NOTHING LIKE THEM FOR DE- stroying Worms They have now been before the public for more than five years, and have been used in thou- sands of cases; and the opinion now freely expressed is, that De. Sherman’s Worm Lozenges are by far the best remedy for destroying worms that has ever been used. Reaa the Doctor's pamphirt, and there you will find what these celebrated Lozenges condo, ‘They are pleasant to the taste and free from danger, nud will restore to health while other preparations ore of no avail Do not waste time, hut use the proper remety while there ishope Dr. Sherman’s warehouse is 106 Nassaa st. Agents 227 Hud. — ed Prams rrerite oe hein ', Rushton’s three res in way ; ger Buildings, Philadelphia ; and 6_State street, Boston. aii ?