The New York Herald Newspaper, October 7, 1844, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. = Vol. X., No, 277—Whole No, 3877, SSS = NEW YORK, MONDAY MORN THE NEW YORK HERALD. AGGREGATE CIRCULATION THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND. THE GREATEST IN THE WORLD. To the Public, THE NEW YORK HERALD—Daily Newspaper—pub- lished every day of the year except New Year's Day and Fourth of July. Price 2 cents per copymor $7 26 per aunum—posiages paid—coah in advance. THE WEEKLY HERALD—published every Saturday moming—price 63 cents per copy, or $3 12 per annum—post- ages paid, cash in advance, ADVERTISERS are informed that the ei ion of the Horaid is over THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND. wal erasing It has the lav; ctreulation of any paper in thi 5 on the world, andy ts, therefore, the best chanhel for businedy men in the city ov country. Prices moderai in advance PRINTING of all ki i otis at sll Eines ppeouted ‘at the most moderate price, JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Proprietor or THE Henan Estas Wis thn AKKANGE wit N FARE THREE SHILLINGS FROM PATE URKINGS, FROM PATERSON TO On and after the 'st of October the cers will !eave— Pat 80% Deror. 8 o’eluck A. M. gorelock Ait BN BM ve Bh { x SUNDAYS. Bo'elock A.M. Qo'elock A. M 329 tf ec ian ; STATEN ISLAND Fenny.” Sue yoor OF WHITEHALL. ‘The 8, ant P.8.—All goods must risk of the owners thereof. FORK HALIFAX AND LIVERPOOL, The Royal M ¥ or Nai Steamers BRITANNIA and CA! will leave Boston, for the above ports, follows -— minander, Tuesday, Oct. 1. Fee Wednesday 16. HAM, ‘ir,’ Agent, 's’ Wall street. FOR GALVESTON, KEY WEST, HAVANA, AND NEW ORLEANS. To Sau ow ®atuRDay, 12TH Ocxpaee, At 4 0’cLock, P. M. Jol ‘The elegant well known favorite Steamshi| NEW-Y ORK, John I. Wright, Commas. der, will positively sail as above.’ ‘This stea mer ‘overhauled, and put in com: iilete order for the season, ‘and no expense has been spared w inake her every way complete-—has large aud airy state-rooms, every. way adapted for the comfort of passengers. She carries suificient. fuel. from here for the voyager and will Hot top at the intermediate ports only to land het passengers. for passage, avoly to Capt. Wright on board at (oe of Sun at, E. Kt, near Dry Dock, or to A. HUBBARD & C: se12 lin* re 37 Peck Sli STEAM SHIP FOR NEW ORLEANS —Direct—To sail positively. on, the Sth Oct. The splendid steam ship ALABAMA, ptain Henry Windle, 700 tons burther : I be despatched punctually as above. Thi fine aud powerful ship has very recently had thorough overhaul- ing—has been newly coppered and supplied with botlers, made in the city of New, York. She calculated to. give comfort to cahin, second cabi passengers. ‘Those about pro: to the above port, should see the accommodations and secure berths without fail, asa limited number only can be taken. For particulers, apply on board, or to & J.T, TAPSCOTT, s2dec 76 South street, corner Maiden Lane. HOUR CHANGED TO SIX (CLOCK, P. M.—On and after Monday, Sept. 16th SS Fite atone willchange the hour of departure from 7 to 6 o'clock, P. M., tind will kad at Foaghkeopete duriag the great’ Feirand Garde ‘are 79 cents only t0 Poughkeepsie, ‘The steamer SWALLOW, Capt. A. McLean, Monday 16th, and Wednesday, 18th. . The steamer ALBANY, Captain R. B Macy, Tuesday, 17th, Thursday, 19th, at 6 o’clock, from Cort- Tang reat Piet elock, from Barel mee | lorniny ine, at? o’clock, Ly 3 i. Wednesday, th, and Thursday, 19th, ‘will reduce the Tare to 75 cents to aud from Poughkeepsie and New Yor Lier NEW YORK, ALBANY AND TROY STEAMBOAT FOR ALBANY AND TROY.—Morni Line from the foot of Barclay street, landing t intermediate places. “ : EMPIRE, Captain 8. R. Roe, Monday, Wednes- 'y Morning at To’elock, "- mer TROY, Captain A. Gorham, Tuesday, Thurs- day day Morning, at 7 o'clock. Evening Line from :he foot of Courtlandt street, direct. ‘The Seamer SWALLOW, Captain A. MeLeu, Moaday, a Wednesday and Frida: i o'clock. ‘The Steamer ALBANY, ptain R. B. Macy, ‘Tuesday, ‘Thursday aud Saturday Evening, at 6 o'clock. The Boats of this B iK bs ris Line, owing to their light draught of wa- ter, are able at all times to pass the bars, and reac! “Alb: and ‘Troy in ample time to take the morning train of cars for the rast or west. For passage or freight, apply on board, or at the offices nthe wharves. "LEASANT AND CHEAP EXCURSIONS. SUMMER ARRANGEMENT. NEW BRIGHTON, PORT RICHMOND, (8STATEN . ISLAND,) AND NEW YORK FERRY, From Pier No. 1, North River, foot of Battery Place. The Svamboat CINDERELLA, wii ran as Daily, from May 20th to Occobs: 1. ‘Leaves 'New York at 9 and Li o'cluca, o t 20 minutes to 3, and 10 minutes to an . M. irighton a3 8 and 10 A. M.; at 1%, 5and 7 P.M. ‘On Sunday—Leaves New York, at 9 and 11 A. M.; at 3, 6 and 8 P.M. Leaves Port Richmond, at 20 minutes to @ and 10 A.M: 1, 5and is P.M. New York, May 18, 194 myll 6m*re FOR cROTONTREE: SoD aRRyT VILLE, ‘OWN, IRVING, WILTSIE’S DOCK, HASTINGS AND YONKERS.—O) ee Slet, 1844, Steamboat. WASHINGTON IRVING, Cape Hiram Tu ‘will leave the foot of Chamber street for the above places, at 3.0. M., Sunday excepted. | Returning, will leave Crotgnville fit 644, and Sing Sing at7 o'clock A. Mer laudiug at the foot of Harinoud street each way. For passage or freight, apply on board, 1 é TOMPKINS, 192 West rag shay bree rUb BATH, GAKUINED ANU HALLOW Bik, The new seamer PENOBSCOT, Capaun N. Kimball, leaves the end of I whart, B every Tuesday and Friday evenings, at 5 O'clock. Stazes will be in readiness on her arrival at the abovs pleres, to convey passengers te the neighhoring tawne FALL AND WINTER ARKANGEMEN NEWARK ND NEW YORK. FARE ONLY 184 CENTS. THE NEW AND SWIFT STEAMER RAINBOW, New PT AIN JOHN GAFFY. ON and after September 10th will ran Gils jew: ‘as follows (Sundays included ark, foot of Centre street, 8 o'clock A. Leave New York, foot of Barclay street, 3 o'clock I’. M. ant ne Leave BLACK BALL OK OLD LINk OF LIVER- POOL PACKETS—FOR LIVERPOOL—Only ular packet sailing on the 16th of October. icent and remarkable. fast sailing packet ship D. Saree Samuel Bartlett, will positively sail on Wietnsiay, the 16th of October, hee reg ilar day. It is well known that the accommodations of the England, and all the eight ships of this line, are fitted out in a most costly style with every modern improvement ut add to the comfort of cabi in an ‘Those visiting the old country will at all terest to select these desirable conveyances, ‘hem: ENGLA: in preference to any other, F ‘or terms of passage and to ven a best berths, early appli- made on board, foot of Beekman street, or ROCHE, BROTHERS & CO, 35 Fulton street, next door to the Fulton Bank. eation should, to the subscribers, obre FOR NEW ORLEANS—Dinect.—The steam ship ALABAMA, 700 tons burthen, Henry Windle, Sominander, will sail for the above ‘port on the 15th Dewover next, at — orclock, ‘This splendid and remarkably staunch steamer has been thoroughly overhauled the present summer, newly coppered, and is furnished with a powerful set of new made at the Novelty Works of thi sl i to make the run to the Balize with ease in six day {ug hindsome and comfortable accommodations, Tor and steerage passengers, offers an unusually desirable eo nee to the travelling community. For, hight freight or passage, apply wo G. ERLE, 319 tol5o*re 266 Front at. FOR NEW ORLEANS.—To succeed the Ata lanta—The fast sailing ship ENTON, Captain positively sail on Satarday, Octobe 12. Lhe spl Phas wosurpassed accommodations for ca- bin, second cabin and steerage passengers, who will be taken at lowest rates. ‘Those desirous of securing berths, will require early application on board, at Pier No. 11 E, K., or to o JOHN HERDMAN N.B. ‘The subscriber will have a regular class ships, sailing every five days, for FOR NEW ORLEANS—To succed the Alfred— ‘The fast sailing shi) APALANTA. Copy Renee will positively ssil on Monday, the 7th instant, Ship tras unsitrpassed accommodations oF cabin, second cabin who wall us berth tof and steerage passenge ‘hose desirous of secu on Ou board, at fo » taken at the lowest rates. will require to make early ap: den Lane, or to JO ERDMAN, 61 South street. —The subscriber will have a regalar succession of first ps sailing every five days for the above port. FOR NEW ORLEANS—Un regular pocket with despeich—The fa hip US IN, J. B, Battorne, master aud withave immediate d For second cabin ai Sterage passengers, having superior accommoda.ion, early ap- plication shoald be made on board, at Murra; JOSEPH MeMUKRA a20ee 100 Pire street, corver of South street, PUK LIV EMPOOL—New ne—Hepular Packet of 26th Gct—The regular fast sailing Packet Ship FARRICK, Captain 8, J. H, Trask, of 1,100 tous murtheu will stil as above, her regular day. For freight of passage,’ having accommodations unequalled for. splendor or comfort, apply on board at Orleans wharf, foot Wall . of Wall streets OF 10 Fk. COLLINS & CO, i South street, 's wharf, of to ¥ Price of Passe ‘The packet scius, Capt, John Collins, of 1100 tons, pill succeed the Garriek, and sail 26th "November, her requlat satire An infallible, sove- aud celebrated ator of Dane Hair. his cele~ breved Wash, reeom- mended by sumerous medica! and scientiv fic gentlemen, is con- iantly for sale at the sl ep of the inventor and proprietor, 17 Pak Row, N. York. P. PUSSEDDU. will be promptly attended losing the cesh He, cents—or $1 per bottle. to, 10 , B.—Orders from the count ‘dressed to the Proprietor, agents. Single wash in tre sh o2 Lin*m. ERIC, L AMERICAN ROYAL MAIL 1200 tons and 440 horse peat with the Lor SRITISH AND NORTH a wer each. Unter if the Adj ral - . E. Judkins. ¥ iifax, as follows: ‘rom Liverpool. August sth. Hibernia, Ryrie.-... 16th. ee oth: These vessels perienced surgeons, and are supplied me Hi Foote ome ‘or Foeight TERY ERY, . BRIGHAM, Jun., by andre Nas Wall ateew. ieaa,) THE NEW STEAMBOAT rors CAPTAIN D. HOWE, Will leave BUFFALO for CHICAGO, on FRIDAY, 23d of August, at 7 P. M., and perform her trips regularly ‘during’the’ sea: u son, as follow: Au ‘old, measuring 1220 tons, and is the largest steam- inldud waters. Engine 600 horsepower, boilers Evan's Patent Safety Valves, to prevent the possi explosion. ‘The Cabin ts 230 feet long, with separate Saloons for Ladies and Gentlemen—spacious State Rooms extend the whole len ventilated by doors opening from the it and out, and all parts of the boat are finshed and furuished in a style unequalled y any other in the world. Ample accommodations for: Steer- age Passengers, in four large well ventilated Cabins, one of whieh ‘appropriated exclusively to females. ‘The boat is provided with ban August 1, 1844, austony ire CENTRAL RAIL ROAD, FROM SAVANNAH TO MACON, GEORGIA THIS ROAD ‘Trausportation of ble Passengers Cars h Toad, and the distance (190 miles,) is run from 6A. M. to 6 P, M., with great reaularity. ‘The Company has alao a nuinber of Burthen ‘ods and pro- fe ompanyes ded, fee Uf corn. ficient to pay ie Compa- i operation daily (Sundays excepted) for ‘1 New and comforta- mmanded_ by Cap and Barden, run between Charleston and Savannah, in counec- tion with . A Steamer leaves each city on Tuesda: ‘Thursdavs and Saturdays, and the Line, itis expected, will run daily, Passengers wravelling South, will leave Chaclestow at 9 A. M. immediately after thearrival of the Wilmington steam- er—reach Savannah by 8 P.M. same day, and take the cars from Macon at 6 o’clook the following morning. By this route there is less sta} ing than on any other to Montgomery, an fare is ulow. EB. LAFITTE, Agent, for the Line in Charlestoa. CUYLER, President. THOMAS PURSE, General Superintendent. Savannah, Augnst, 1844, 85 Imre DAY LINE TO BUSTON, HE LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD. excepted, leaves Brooklyn precisely port, from whence passengers are ite Steamer to Stonington, on Mondays, lays, ani to Norwich ou Tuesdays, Thurs: turdays. Passengers must be at the South Fer take ‘erry Boat ah a) hitehall street, in time to take tl M., where tickets may be procured and luggage ‘crates, that go through to Boon unopened. f ine stops only twice between Hyooklyu ‘and Greenport, viz:—at “Farmingdale” 31, and at the "Manor,” 67 miles from Brooklyn, and generally reaching Boston in ten to eleven hours ccommodation Line leaves for Greenpert every tay, Sundays enoaeee at 3 o’clock P. M., and returnin ves Greenport at 5 A. M. an26 tnre PASSAGE FROM GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND THE ¥y BALL 1D LINE, BA L PACKETS. [Sailing from Liverpool on the 7th and 19th of every month.) Persons wishing to send to the Old Country for their friends can make the necessary arrangements with the Subscribers, and have them come out in this superior Line of Packets, Sailing from Livemool punctually on the 7th and 19th of every month. They will also have a first rate class of American trading ships, sailing every six days, thereby affording weekly communication from “that port, Gue of the firm, (Mr, James, D. Roche,) is there, to ace that they shall be forwarded with care and des- Shoald the parties for, not come out, the money will be retumed to those who paid it here, without any reduction. ‘The Black Ball or Old Line of Livepool Packets, comprise the followin it Ships, vi The OXFO! . ‘The NEW YORK. CAMBRIDGE, COLUMBUS, EUROPE, SOUTH AMERICA, IGLAN NORTH AMERICA. With such superior and unequalled arrangements, the Sub- teribers confidently look forward for a continuance of that sup- port which has to them so many years, for which Chey are wratefil- ; ove proceeding, oF remitting money to their relatives, ean at all times obtain Drafts at sight for any amount, drawn direct on the Royal Bank of Ireland, Dublin, also, on essrs. PRESCOTT, GROTE, AMES & CO. Bankers, London. which will be paid on demand at any of the Ban Branches, in all the principal towns throughout Ey es land, Scotland and s ROCHE, BROTHERS & CO. 35' Fulton street, New York, j next door to the Fulton Bank. N. B.—The Old Line of Liverpool Packets sail from this port for Liverpool on the Ist and 19th of each mouth. Parties retun- ing to the Old Coustry will find it to their comfort and advan- tage to select this favorite Line for their conveyance, in prefer- ence to any other. Jels Sm* re FOR N PANE —— The splendid new packet ship IRE, Captain Rassel!, now loading vurray’s wharf, fot of Wall street, will be dis Paiehed for New Orleans on the 18th instant. ‘This beantiful ship is 1200 tons register, and_ fitted up ina style nnequalles ship afloat, for the comfort of cabin, second eal at passengers. ‘I hose about embark for New Orleans at the above date, will find it their interest to examine the accommodations prévious to their engaging else- where. For passage apply on board, or to JOHN HERDMAN obec South i, PASSAGE FOR NEW ORLEANS—Regalar Packet—Will sail on Monday next, 7th October, or passage free.—The splendi ip SU! Capua Det il. be d id new ship SULTANA, patched povitively as above, her re- i splendid packet are Or steerage passengers. Pas- senger hould inspect this ship before engag- ing elsewhere, Apply on board, foot of Maiden lane, or to W. & J.T. TAPSCOTT, 16 South street, comer Maiden Lane. NOTICE—Passage free, if this ship, wind and weather per- i. ; Cc mitting, does not sail as abov. ETS FO) ber —The splend ST. GEORGE'S LINE OF PACK LIVERPOOL—Packet of 7th O id favorite packet ship ST. GEORGE, 1000 tons ptsin Ferris, will sail on Monday, October 7th, her of this line being all 1000 tons and upwards, pertons about to embark for the old country, will not fail to see the ad vantages to be derived from selecting this line in preference to any other, as their gat capacity renders them every way more comfortanle and convenient than ships of a small class, and their tioos for cabin, second cabin, and. steerage pas- is welll known, ar superior to those of any other line of packets. Persons wishing to. secure berths shonld not fail to make early application on board, foot of Wall street, or to W.& J.T. TAPSCOTT, iver general Passage Ohice, 76 South street ner of Mai Li “FOR LIVERVOOL—The New Line—Kegalar Packet 2ist October.—The superior fast sailing pack- t ship ROCHESTER, 00 tons burthem, frtion, will sail as above, her regular da RK ofre vaptain For freight or passage, having elegant and spacious accommo- dations, apply on Bowed wa ide Harlin sian te 87 South ‘street. 4 Price of Passai ‘The packet tons burthen, Tar day. Qtat Oe mailing Pal a FOR LIVE. ‘The well-known test packet ship SOU THERNER, 750 tons, J. D. P master, will be detained until Tuesday next, 8 ‘uF treight of 250 bales cotton, balk thereof, [Beast river, or to WOOBHULL & MINTURNS, Price of Passage $75. 87 South street, obre 100. lottingeur, Captain Ira Bursley, master,1050 mncceed the Rochester, and sail'on her rega- 422 or TO LIVERPOOL—Packet of 6th October—The first class packet ship PATRICK HENRY, Captain Delano, will sail as above, her regular ‘he accommodation in this splendid vessel fo cabin and sieerage passengers,are too well know! ment. Persons intending to.'embark, sh in, xeeond 0 require com make immediate application on board, rf it, oF tr seation on Board, foot of Bee esa ATT Me MURRAY, sare. 109 Pine street, corver of South street. FOR HAVANA, FKOM PHILADELOHIAS 3 Th Ag: fastniling packet dnrque ELIZABETH .. John 8. Remington, master, will sail positively on POP Lett. ‘of treight or passage, having superior furnished accommo- lations, a large and commodtous ometyeyte sate 0 rooms, JOUN F L& SON, 101 South Wharves, Philadelphia, apply to ‘7 iw theo Se FOR LIVERPOOL—Regular Packet of the 11th Octoler—The well-known, fast sailing Mmeket ship. UNITED STATES, Captain Britton. The accom ™ ‘ FOR LONDON.—Packet of the 10th October — The first class, fast sailing Packet ship SWITZER: LAND, Captain B. Knight, ‘will sail as above, her ular tor cabin, seeoud id steerage passengers, are ay wed by any other shep in the port, and as number other | Haying very superior accommodations for Cabia, 2d Cabin tener arealrondy engaged thove destows of wcuring berths | and Ser fers pervonw Intending” Yo embark should should make early application A foot of | jane, Or | make immediate appirea Sees fer Meiden Aue, OT 4 ‘Mebt to c ‘ 100 Pins suet, corse af treat, lee ‘street, comer of South, | DOUBLE EXTRA ITALIAN HAIR WASH.| Great Meeting of Philanthroplsts at the Manhattan Assembly Rooms. A few evenings ago a very handsome and intelli- gent collection of people of both sexes assembled in the spacious and well known Manhattaa Assem- bly Rooms, for the purpose of commencing a great philanthropic movement, calculated to increase the benevolent feelings of the age; a change peculiarly necessary and desirable in the present vicious state of the public feeling and public affairs. The com- pany was highly intelligent, composed of some of the first spirits of the city. After a good deal of previous conversation, they proceeded to organize the assembly into a regular meeting—called upon ene of them whom the spirit moved, to commence the great movement of humanity, and proceed to stem the torrent’ of cruelty and passion, that has been holding sway eo long in the world. After some preliminary conversation, in which a number of very intelligent people took part, the venerable Thomas Herttell, formerly a member of Assembly for this city and Albany, stood up and commenced the delivering of the following ad- dress on cruelty to dumb beasts. Tnomas'Hertrect rose and said—This vice,cruel- ty to dumb beasts, seems to be as common as the moral depravity of mankind ; and as great and ex- treme as the ignorance ot which both ure the con- sequences ;—aund education has conspired with other Causes to induce the evi in question, and to justify aud confirm its practice. | Even religion, as it has been taught to man, has, in effect, contributed its iufluence to restrain the natural feelings of human- ity, and smother man’s abhorrence of acts of cruelty to the brute creation. Being taught to believe and venerate the Mosiac Cosmoguny, (so called,) it is part of man’s creed that dumb beasts were created for his special use ; and that the “right to use” is (by an easy transition) made the right toabuse and treat them ashe pleases. Presuming that dumb beasts have no sows, he also holds that he has no intellect, no reason and no rights, but quiet and pa tent submission to such infliction as the ignorance, passion and inhumanity of their “* Lord and mas. ter” may capriciously choose to impose upon them [Applause from the ladies, particularly.] Look at the treatment of the horse, one of the most noble animals which were ‘created for mun’s use ;”” and see how he is used and abused by barbarous and savage man. The cruelty inflicted on this tractible and submissive animal, 1s probably a fair sample of the manner in which he is in other chr tian countries. So accustomed ure we to witness the daily, numerous and gross instances of the cruelty inflicted on this useful and unresisting dumb being, that it is usually passed by unheeded, or viewed with cold indifference as a mere common occurrence, a matter of course, of little or no moment, aud not worth notice! Thus, general consent tol- erates the wrong, and public opinion regards it as no offence aguinst either moral or civil law; and im- Punity screeus the culprit from haeaeenl and thus encourages the repetition of such acts, and increases crime; and cruelty to dumb beasts is vir- tually made the Cemmon Law of our country. Joun Smrra—I think it is very uncommon law. Lypta Hooper—Oh! shocking! shocking. SeveraL Voices—Go on—silence. Mr. Herrreit continued—How often do we witness in our public streets the ebullition of human passion, recklessly and unmercifully vented upon the suffering and submissive horse? Though, as in many instances, blind, lame, starved, poor and feeble, while straining every nerve, muscle, and limb, to the extent of his power, to remove to its required destination, a burthen greatly dispropor- tioned to his strength—who is there who have not seen him unmercifully scourged, lashed,waled, and lacerated all over his body and limbs; violently pulled, jerked, and twitched by the reins, and sawed by the bridle bits across his jaws, as it to break the bone, dislodge the teeth, gash the tongue, and tear his lips. (Great sensation.) How otften is he madly kicked and bruised on his belly with heavy thick soled boots—outrageously beaten over his body and limbs with the butt of a whip, the rung of a cart, a club or billet of wood, uct he (has been known to) groan under the in- fiction and tears run from his eyes—to all which he is obliged to submit without the power to resist, or the means of remoustrating—and who cares! Who heeds such injustice or cares forsuch brutal- uy: Whoever knew the perpetrator of such cruelty called to gyecount or pumshed for his crime? Who, under the present waned and waning state of public morals, can be expected to uadertake alone to correct them? Will any Judge officially notice the crime in question, and order legal pro- ceedings to be instituted against the savage to pun- ish him for cruelty toa dumb beast! Why should he trouble himself with business for which he would get no increase ot pay, and receives bis sa- lary whether he does his duty or net! Will an al- derman or other justice of the peace move in the matter, or with more promptitude and energy ? Joun Smrtu.—No, indeed; aldermen will eat oysters at Florence’s, and drink champaign, but will do no such thing. _ Mary Woo.rstencrorr Smiru.—True ! shock- ing! Mr. Herrreut, continued.—Certainily not! It would endanger his popndarity should he be so im- prudent as to cause aman to be troubled only for using his own property just as he pleases! Will the District Attorney call him to account? It is not his duty, officia ys to arrest or prosecute in a ease no longer regarded by the public asa crime! Who expects a constable or marshal to arrest the offender, with a view to vindicate the laws of hu manity? Really, no one! The stool pigeon prac- tice 18 more proftable than any business in which there is no interest but to subserve the cause of morality ! Joun Smrru.—True ; God’s own truth. Paeex Witxins.—Let’s have no more interrup- tions. Mr. Herrrett, covtinued.—Will the public press, the boasted censor of public morals, note the shameful act—denounce its vile character, and ex- pose its villainous author? kditors are ex officio sensible men, and averse to lose a subscriber, aud thus impair the patronage of a uselul moni- tor! [Great applause.] Will the holy pastors of the church be disposed to stir up the wrath and in- dignation ¢f their pious men, and turn the moral influence of religion against cruelty to dumb beasts? The professors of the true faith are so much engaged in saving the souls of men, that they have no time to waste on dumb beasts, who have no souls to be saved from the barbarous cruelty of men who claim to have immortal souls! [Extra- ordinary applause and cheers.) ho, then, can expect that they will be diverted from their charita. ble and interesting labor of raising money for rever- end missionaries, or forego the manitestation of so much christran humility as is shown forth in the splendid and costly temples reared and devoted to the ostentatious exhibition of public prayers, the public show of religion, and to illustrate the practi- cal influence of their master’s divine admonition— “be not like the hypocrite.” (Great sensation and applause.) Who ever dreamed or heard of an in- stance in which crueltyto dumb beasts has ever been denounced, officially and publicly, by clerical professors as immoral and irreligious ; or that that crime ever constituted the principle or leading theme of a public discoure from the pulpit? And who ever knew an instance where any public con- servator of the public peace, or official guardian of public morals, ever, voluatarily and o} lly, in- terposed his authority to prevent the crime, or to punish the offender against the laws of humanity in the case under consideration? (Vociferous ap- plause.) If, perchance, a feeling of sympathy for fellow beings should still survive; and pity, viewing with horror and disgust, exhibitions of human de- pravity and passion on dwmb beasts, should prompt any philanthropist to interfere in behalf of the abused sufferer, to save him from savage cruelty, he would be laughed to scorn, or be sneered at for his sickly humanity, and denounced and abused, if nor chastised, for impudently intermeddiing with the “ right of man” to use his own property as he pleases! What citizen, then, will volunteer as a public moral censor, when the whole community, by their example, manifest a reckless indifference to the existence, frequency and turpitude of the evil in question? Man isa creature of education. [tis that which taught him to believe and reverence all the heterogeneous mass of absurdities, incon- gruities, and inconsistences which different na- tions, at various ages of the world, called religion ! Tt is education which has made man what he is; and lic opinion is his most efficient preceptor ! When all are habituated to witness crime, and the impunity which follows its perpetration; and none, ortew, are found willing, or who, dare hazard the consequences of coersive opposition to restrain the wrong or to enforce punishment of the evil doer ; apd the whole community thus tolerate the evii and encourage its repetition ; the law, both moral ard civil, egainst cruelty to dumb s have, by long non-user, virtually become obsolete, ard the ral depravity of man thus encouraged oes en ‘othe ‘increasing to increase.” Lapeer] y tae reat radica id same cause may be attributed the and demoralizing error both in religi government, that morality, like “ taci and non-resistance,” may be taught and enforced by fear of vindictive punishment ; thereby making the fear of such punishment, the be” ge religion and civil governmenting tat. gs yalpab and gross absurdity! ty without fueloS and moral who refrains trom murdes'tor sear of being hanged? True, such fers may restrain the crime in the ab- sence of moral principle, but does not improve the morality of men nor lesson the disposition to crime, when passion dictates and chance creates a hope of its perpetration with impunity. Though educated, improved and learned in the knowledge of many arte and sciences, man yet remaine ignor- ant of the true sources of the happiness of human life ; and does not appreciate them nor act in ac- cordance with them. [Applause.] But were man- kind educated and taught to know the radical and true principles of the science of morality—he woud know that to appreciate and practice them, would be his best interest and his greatest good. If he were learned to reason and reflect, he would see and know that, by the eternal and immutable laws of nature, man 1s so constituted that he impulsively seeks happiness and shuns pain; that quietude of mind is happiness and mental inquietude, misery, or unhappiness to man; and hence a consciousness ot dowg a wilful wrong, h.wever secret, is incompatible with quie- tude of mind, and thence a source of unhappiness of the evil doer. It is astrong proof of the above truth and of others which we shall cemonsirate, that by the laws of nature all things which have lite have a tendency to produce their kind respec- tively ; that such is the truth not only in reference to animal and organte hfe, but 13 equally true in the intellecinal world. Hence every manilestation ot the mind, or disposition of munkind towurde their own species «r other fellow beings, huve a natural and inevitable tendency to produce tts like in the mind or disposition of those towards whom it may be directed, and are benefitted or injured by it. Thus kindness begets kundness, and hostility excites hostility in the mind of those who happen to be the objects, and fall within the influence of one or the other causes. And it is equally true and certain that the same means by which wild beasts rae be tamed and rendered less vicious,mere trec- table and less disposed to injure their keepers ard others from whom they receive their food and other favers, will also tame wild, ignorant, passion- ate, and depraved man, make him less vicious and less cruel, and more disposed to be just and kind to all who manifest a like disposition towards him. [Applause.] Though man is often the cause of his own troubles, and the arbitor of his own destiny in life ; yet itis equally certain that his happiness depends on others no less than ‘himself. He can- not be alone happy—that is, no individual can be happy while all others uround him are suffering in pain and torment. Beiog naturally averse to misery, his quietude or peace of mind ts disturbed by the woes of others in his sight or hearing. When the cries of danger, pain, and dis tress of man or beast are heard ; each epeoicegre- spectively respond to the alarm and hasten to kuow the cause and destroy it, and thus restore the quie- tude of their own mind, Animal beings therefore feeling that their own happiness or quietude of mind is involved in the happ*ness or misery of oth- ers, they would not willingly harm or be the cause of pain to their fellow, beings. By injustice and wnkindness to others, man has made himseil ene- mies wherever the exhibition of his wnjust and unkind teelings and actions have caused pain to others and created in them a /tke spirit ot hosulity and retaliation. This has been the cause of, more enemies to man, and the source cf more mischief and misery to the human race, than aj! other evils which man has had to encounter. Yet mankind still remains agearont of, He. greet and dmparsant truth, that to just and kind to all animal beings are the radical principles of the science of morality, and to know, appreciate, and practice them,not oniy essential but indispensible to the peace and happiness of hwman life. Indeed, educated, as man has been, and yet continues to be—and what is he but a pour, ignorant, passionate, unteeling, mercenary, and unhappy being—the destroyer of his own happi- ness or quietude of mind, and the cisturber of the quietude of ethers. And why marvel that he be 80, or expect that he should be otherwise 7) With daily increasing, and almost ramberless examples of erime committed with impunity before his eyes, and thus sanctioned and encouraged by heedlese indifference and publie opinion, why wonder that moral depravity yei exisis unabated in the community, and that cruelly to dumb beasts ceases to be regarded as an offence against (aw, moral, civil or divine? But in deve- loping the causes of the moral depravity and cruel- ty of man, I shall not attempt to prove or admit that beasts have no souls; or that such premises can excuse or authorize cruelty to them, or sanc- tion injustice and wnkindness to them or any other being possessed of animal life. That beasts, how- ever, tava birds too) have mind, reason, Jeelengs of joy and grisf—pleasure and pain, sympathy, /riend- ship und gratitude, in common with man, if not selt evident, is as certain and susceptible of prool, as any other truth can be demonstrated by facts and logical induction. Though the qualities or at feetions of the mind above noted, may be greater and of higher grade in man, than when exhibited by the brute creation; yet in numerous instances have the latter exhibited evidence of theirsagacity 80 obviously and strong as to elicit the special wou- der ot the “* Lordsof Creation!” Nor, in exposing the erroz and the mischiel of which we have been speaking, shall { spend much time and labor to prove that beasts have souls! Not knowing what a is, L shall not presume to know whence or how it came to be, and whither it goeth ; nor shall I u dertake to enlighten public opinion (alwaye wise) on that subject. But it asoul ve a spark of Divini- ty, a portion of the Divine Essence or Holy Spirit, naturally or miraculously infused or implanted in the body and mind of man, to tell him what is right and what is wrong—to admonish him to be virtuous and to avoid vice ; it must follow necesea- rily and irrefutably that such useful knowledge, so gratuitously and miraculously proceeding from Divine influence, would always lead man to do right and never wrong; and Di Justice and infinite mercy would uever influence the divine is the only um spirit to punish and punish boise! mortal part or living sow of man—that part of the dive being or portion of himself—tnat inate in- ward monitor which never influenced man to com- mit “sin” or ceased to admonish him against do- ing evil! But while men continue te be taught that beasts have no souls, and were made for man’s use—that the right to use is the right to abuse the dumb creation as he pleases—and while cruelty to dumb beasts and other acts of inhumanity and crime continue to be unheeded and thus tolerated by the public, crimes are encouraged by impunity and repeated, increased and extended to any ex- treme which the ignorance, inhumanity, error, and passions of men capriciously choose to carry them. Thus educated by public example, and taught les sons of moral evil by public practice, how can it be rationally expected that the moral depravity of man can be diminished, his moral character im- proved, or the condition of man or beast be me- liorated ?—[Great applause} Until man shall be educated to know that justice and kindness to all animal creation, are the radical principles or basis of the whole science of morality, and that the knowledge and practice of those truths are essential and indispensible to the virtue, well being and hap- piness of the humanffrace, then, ana not till then. will the moral condition and character of mankind be improved, and cruelty to dumb beasts cease to disgrace the human family! Then, indeed, and not till then, will the ferocious “lion and the gen- tle and helpless lamb lie down together” in peace and security, and none shall be, to disturb their rest—then, indeed, will the millennium come in reality, and be no more regarded as an imaginary state of human virtne and happiness —[Vociterous applauge which, continued for some time.} ‘The company then separated, more delighted with the intellectual and moral entertainments of the evening, than all that theatres or club rooms ever gave. bss Rumors or 4 Mormon War.—By the steamer Lebanon which arrived this morning from the Iili- nois river, we learn that when she Jeft Beardstown yes terday, the mil ordered out by Governor Ford were still there waiting his arrival and reinforcements wider his command from the vicinity of Jacksonville As the Lebanon passed down, a number of soldiers had assembled at Well’s Landing, who were also waiting tor further or- ders. The movements of this great Commander-in-Chief appear to be characterised by the same tardiness for which they were so peculiarly distinguished during the first Mormon Punic war. Nauvoo would be ransacked and pillaged before this renowned military chieftain could get his y together and in motion. His proclamation, we understand, called for a general rendezvous of all the forces destined for tie protection of the Mormons on the Uth inst, Yesterday was the 24th, but we find his army scattered along the banks of the Illinois, not knowing whether he would come or whether they are to look for another, This grand war and protection demonstiation has not heen equalled s he days of the Crusades. It is indeed a campaign of surprise if not of reprisal, for it bas taken the citizens of Warsaw by surprise, and w: opine that the Mormons are equally as much confounded to know what all this fuss about fighting means. Our last accounts by @ boat which arrived this morning, state things in the two belligerent cities, to be in a state of the atmost peace and quietude. Gov Ford will run bis State further in debt, and then retire covered with laurels gain- ip planning and conducting one of the smallest milita- political effect, which hes dis- , Louts Era, ING, OCTOBER 7, 1844. py ity — Rio de Janeiro. {Correspondence of the Herald] Rro ve Janetno, August 20, 1844. Naval Affuirs—The English Outrage—Brazilian Affairs. Presuming you have not had any news from here lately, 1 embrace this opportunity of writing you and forwarding a newspaper. We loom up largely here at present with our naval forees. We have tour frigates—the Constitution, United States, Raritan and Congress, and brig Bainbridge. The Cyane, (has arrived at Norfolk,] and Pioneer lett here two days since, both bounu to Nosiolk, and the States will follow in a few days, [nas since ar- rived ] Commodore Turner ssys he is tired of seeing so much idleness, and intends to keep ali the fleet cruising hereafter. The Congress and Rariian are getung ready for a cruise to the north coast of Brazil. A paper was received here, stating the Commodore had applied for a rehef, butit is a falee report, and the old fellow 18 highly pleased and every person with him. Never had we a finer tellow on the station, old Stewart not excepted. Old Jack Percival has the Constitution, She 1s painted pure white, with red ports. She sails soon for the East Indies, touching at Mozambique, At- rica. Our officers are all in mourning for our je- mented Shubrick. Mr. Wise is here, and was pre- sented to the Emperor the second day alter his ar- rival, and on the teird day he was tearing things to ple about uo American vessel being abandoned to the English, by the master, on the coast. Slo cum is still here, ey s0 Business here is very dull. Coffee is very searce and poor. But little new has yet arrived, and selling for trom 2||900 to 3/650. Flourcan hardly be given away; some smali sales ot Baltimore tor 12|000 and New Orleans for 6)/500 have been made. Rich- mond is worth 16500, and likely to get better, as we do not expectany more betore the new crop. Don Pedro isa changed man, and ot late has proved himself very contrary and arbitrary, con- tunually discharging his suite and ministry, and making changes daily. The Brazilians are making great preparations in fitting out their navy to war with Buenos Ayres. | 2 We hope Mr. Wise will make things a little easier for us here, for we have been monstrously imposed upon in fines and charges by this govery- ment. And it is rumored here that the tonnage duties are to be taken off after next month. Wish- ing you health and prosperity. Supreme Court—Present, Chief Justice Nelson. Jones ads, Waterman and al. Motion to set aside order of May 1819; entering judgment of non. pros. and to set aside all proceedings subsequent thereto, und for a perpetual stay of ali further proceedings in this suit—granted, with- out costs. Webster vs. Mills—Motion for precept aguinst detendent for non payment of costs—granted, ex parte. Swift and vl ads. The Kingston Bank—Motion to discon tinue this suit. Ordered that defendant have leave to plead puis durrien any matters which may have arisen since the commencement of this suit, and pitts. have leave to reply, and that venue be changed. Hyer vs. More- house and al.—Order fer costs against detts. tor not mov- ing. Wilkie and others vs. Trurx and wife—Motion for deits. to appear and plead in partition—granted. The Mayor, &¢. of Albany ads. Rapp—Motion te vacate judgment and fora new trial—granted, by default. Hur and al. ads. Van Etten—Motion to set eside inquest—o! dered that defts. have leave to come ja and detend before referee,on terms. Corson ads. Rose—Motion tor plff. to file security foc costs—granted. Anthony vs. Dunbar- Motion that pif’ have leave to issue a second writ of capias ad satistaciendum, or writ of fieri facias—prented, by de- fault. Reid ads. Smith—Motion to set aside inquest so far as to permit dett to come jin and defend before reteree—on terms. Rawson ads Clark, survivos, & —Motion to set side writ of error, &c. ‘The default opened on terms.~ Albany Atlas, Oct. 6. Santa Fx Trape.—There 18 some difficulty in arriving at an accurate statement of the exports and imports to and from Santa Fe, for the reason that, when the companies approach the settlements, all order isforgotten, and they come in in detached patties: We have, however, taken the pains to collect all the iaforma Uon of this year’s trade thet can be obtained, trom which we make the following summary :— Imronts—The imports being principally specie, we ‘emit all other items, und set it down at $450,000 ; $400,000 ot which was in specie ; tne remainder conssting of but- faio robes, peltries, turs, &e. ’xrorts —From the untavorable weather in the spring, several companies that came in have concluded not to re- turn until bext spring; consequently the exports arc much less than they otherwise, uud in ordinary seasons, would be The fourcompanics that have gone’ out, took in merchandize; at the cost in eastern markets, about $200,000, exclusive of insurance, freights, outfits, &c, which may be set down at $100,000, making altogether the coat, down to the time of leaving this place, about $300,000, which would have been sugmented to halt o million, but for the long season of wet weather we have had ‘There were in the four compa 160 men ; and we give below, as near as we could ascertain, the aiticles furnished for outfits at this place :~780 mules, worth each $25, $27,300 ; 60 oxen, do $30, $1,800 , 5,200 Ibs. ba- con, at 3) cents, $182; 30 barrels flour, at $a, $190 ; 90 bushels meal. 30 cents, $27 ; Merchandize, outfit for ho nds. $3,500; Harness for teams, $2 690; Black»miths’ work $510 Making altogether the sum of $36909, exclusive o1 wagons, wagon sheets, and many other articles purchased atthis pl ‘The total numberof wagons was 92, each costing $1:0, many ot which were made here, and the to- tal number of wegon sheets was 1300, including blanket- to put between them. ‘rom the foregoing it will be seen that the total of ex- ports and imports this year will not be far from the sum Of $750,000—a sum considerably short of what is the trade mn ordinary circumstances, ond without the adverse causes which have operated. Can, or will, the Govern- mevt longer neglect o trade of so much value to the whole country—a trade which annually brings i the country, now, nearly haif a million in spe and which mokes a market for our manufactures that with a little encouragement, can be increased to almost any extent! Gr @ Port of Entry ; give ua the right of Drawbacks ply the whole of and others, now supplied with British goods ‘brough Matamorss, Vera Cruz, and other ports, and our from half a million will become four o Think of this, aenufucturers! The East is deeply in terested in this trade, in providing au outlet for their goods—a market for their calicoes and domestics. Our own State is interested—the people of Independence— of Jackson county—are interested ; and we hope that Con- gress, this next winter, will act upon this matter, and give us those benefits and advanta which tra fo other foreign countries enjoy, and which, in reason, we should expect.—Independent (Mo) Journal, Sept. 19. AnotneR Tria or Mr. Wm. W. Hussety’s Patent Fine-Arms.—On Monday last several gen- tlemen were present at the Philadelphia Gas works, to witness the trial of a musket on the principle of Mr Hub: bell’s patent, which was fired in presence of Adjutant Gener»1 Diller, Commander Magruder, of the U. 8. Navy and several distinguished scientific gentlemen fromthe East. In this trial the muske? aleplayed an uncommonly great degree of force in shooting, the bullets being splash ed to atoms against a brick wall after having passed through a plank two inches thick, the charge of powder used being only one-hall of that used inthe ordinary m ket ; the target was completely riddled with bullets. musket is ao perfectly safe that all present did not hesita’ to fire it, alter which the rapidity with which it could be louded und fired was timed by the wetch ; an this trial M Hubbell loaded and fired the musket twenty-two times in four minutes, taking aim every time at and stiking the tar- et. The breech wos cleaned out in ten seconds iond (hen ready for use again. It loads at the breech, and re- ceives and fires but one load at a time, and has earned the reputation of being the most powerful military weapon ever known. We understand that orders for these arms are already being filled for the Emperorof Russia, and sufficient will be manufactured us soon as possible to equip a regiment of Pennsylvania infantry. Cricketina.—During the past week the return match with the Union Star Club of Brooklyn and the Philadelphia Club, was commenced on Wednesday and concluded on Thursday morning in favor of the Phils- delphians, they beating in one innings. The score of the Brooklynites was 43 in the first and 77 in the secona in nings. The score of the Philadelphians in their one in- pings was 154. On Thursday afternoon the return match with the best eleven of the St. George’s Club and the Phi- ‘Iadelphia Club, was begun, and on Friday morning it ended in the abandonment of the match by the former Club. One of its members was compelled to return home and two others, Groom and Wright, were cripples; Groom 80 much #0 as to be comyelledto leave the field, The Philadelphians made 222 on the only innings they had, of which number Turner made 120, J. Ticknor 22, R. Wal- ler 20, Barratt 14, R Ticknor 8, Dudso» 3, Bradshaw 8, Sutcliffe 10, Facon 1, P. Ticknor7, and Richardson | Byes 12, wide balls 7. The bowling on the part of the St. George's Club—in fact, it was without bowlers; the Club was badly represented, for out of the eleven men sent on, five belonged to the second eleven ‘The nine men that went in of the St. Geory made but 68, of which number Wild made 16, Wright . Wheatcroft 6, Nichols 4, Bage 0, Smith 0, Skippon 0, J Fielder 6, and Vinten 0.. On Friday afternoon the first eleven of the two clubs bczon a match and oxe innings was played, the St. George's going in first and making 30 only, of which match Vinten made 9. Five men went out in five consecutive balls, without a run of course. resumed Saturday. jns second eleven went in and obtained ete, neluded at 2 o'clock—the St George’ in their second innings, and were consequently beaten with ten wickets to go down. 's Club Frost in Avausta, Gro.—The Chronicle of Monday says—" The cool weather of the last few days resulted in a somewhat severe frost yesterday morning heavier, i than bas been experienced here in mony son, and much earlier than is within thi recollection of our longest residents, Ita effects wer quite visible upon tender vegetation” Tue Ono Riven.—A letter from Wheeling, dated the 24 instant, says :—"' The Ohio hos risen (olay about fifteen ‘and still continues to rise.” City Intelligence. Police Hecord, Oct. 9 Me Cry Prison,—The female department yt the City priton is now under better regulation and government then at any former period, ard mu-h credit’ should be extended to Mr. keeper Cox, Mrs. Burger, and Miss Campbell, matrons, and deputies Mount and Howard. The new arrangements are such that the temale witnesses confined m prison, and those detained tor miner offences, are acccmmodated with separate apartments from the degraded, and supplied with comforts never betore extended to them in this nstituvon. Each Sunday, divine service is held in the large ball at Uthe sowth west end of the building, which no doubt bes asalutar, effect upon the minds of some of the unfortu. nate inmates. The kind treatment of the matrons, end the daily attention of Dr. Warren, the pbyscian of the prison, bas caused several of the inmates to avow in our presence, @ determination tv chan; past course of @ marspent Life, and butiew leave the prison walls without a" pledge” (o the cause of strict temperate habits in ture, ‘The male department has recently undergone s@- veral improvements, and the new deputy at the desk, Mr. Copeland, gives much satisiacton to ail who are brought into the precivets of the prigon on business, and the auside deputies evince much kindness of disposition to the prisoners, and genuemanly deportment to visiters and others. ‘The’ prison throughoutis in the most cleanly condition, and the fooa for the inmates is well selected «id abundant, with the exception of potatoes and cabbage, that should be supplied once or twice a week intoup otberwise, [tis with pleasure that we record these facts, as much misery is thus alleviated, und our experience in prison discipline, bas convinced us that kind weatment to effenders awakens ull the better feelings of their hearts, and prompts a disposiuon to reform, which in mapy in- stances We have known to be etlectual. ‘The police com- mittee, including Aldermen Jrake and Bunting, deserve the thanka of the community for the addition and improve- monte made to the female department of the prison. Lower Police Office, Ocr. 6—The only business transacted of interest Wos the arrest of a colored named George Martin, and a colored woman nemed Maria Cooley, on suspicion of stealing thirty sovereigns from William Lynch,a sailor, belonging to the bog Brigan- tine. He Went into ope of the numerous groggeries on the " Points,” and was selieved of his money, and the two above named being on the premises, they were “ pulled” by officere Stephens and Laie: on suspicion, Removar or Orric: —We understand that some of the persons, or we might say one particular person at- tached to the Mayor’s Ottice, was deputed,or did depute himself, as aspy to watch and report to the Mayor the names of those officers connected with the police, who visited Albany on Wednesday last, the day of the mass mevting of the Democ: ‘The names of such reported, we also learn, ure to be iemoved from office, but whether for political sin, or to gratify the malice or revenge of those interested, we know not. The Mayor cer- tainly cannot ‘seriously contemplate such a cen- clusion, us the ends of | justice ‘and the protection of that vast assemblage from thieves and pick ets, demanded the attendance of from this city whose business would part. ‘The professional thieves, pickpockets, &e., whe obtain a living at this season by following attending these large assemblages, are well known to all the office: of police of this city who have been long inservice, and we doubt not that the mere presence of several of the offi- cers of our police at Albany on Wednesday, was the sole reason that so few offences were committed’ Should any removals follow from this cause, we trust that the re- moved will immediately organize an Independent City Police Department, establish an office in Wall cr Broad street, entirely distinct from the police of our city, end immediately Commence operauons in the recovery of stolen property, arrest of midnight burglurs and robbers, and detectors of frauds und swall preter upon the merchent ich an office, and business men of oureity. 8 with capable men at its head, would soon compel our city authorities to organise a new police system, or aban- di ¢ present as utterly insufticient,to protect the com- Ong THousanp Mexican Tents Manuvactugep in Bostron—Bxirish INtERFERENCE.—In Our paper of the 17th of September Jast, we made a statement on the wuthority of a merchant in this city, to the effect thata mercantile house in Boston had contracted to supply the Mexicans with 1,000 tents within thuty days, and that it was generally understood that this contract had been made through British agency. The statement or pora- graph reached Washington in the usual course of news und we theught nothing more of it tll we received on the Ist inst. the lollowing communication from the United Siates District Attorney of this district, which we publish in common with other matter relevant thereto, on account of its importance in connexion with the present position of ‘Texas and the designs of Mexico and Great Britain: Distrmict Artoanay’s OF emt Boston, Oct. 1, 1844 Epir0k o¥ tHe Boston Dany Times bik—I am instructed by the Secretary of State to en- quire into the truth of the suitement made in the public prints that the house of Fhilo Shelton & Co., of this city, has contracted to supply the Mexican goverbment with @ quan ity of tents, and as is generally understood through British agenc: ‘ ‘he earuest statement of that kind which I have found ‘any public print isin the “Boston Daily Times,” of Sept. 17th, and other papers in repeating it quote the “Times” for the statement. As published in that paper it is as follows :— “The house of Philo Shelton & Co, of this city hav contracted to supply the Mexicans with 1000 tents within 30 days. It is generally understewd here thay this con- tract has been made through British agency.” In pursuance of the instruction above numed, I request you to inform whether you have or can’ refer me to any evidence in support of this statement. Respecttully, your ob’t FRANKLIN DEXTER, U. 8. District Attorne: in compliance with Mr. Dexter's request, we addressed @ note to that gentleman on the succeeding day, stating that the authority for the statement was @ weil known merchant, who communicated the fact at our effice, and also remarked that said house had contracted with Prince & Baker, sail-mokers, twenty two India wharf, for the ture of 1000 tentator the Me: ican service, and that it was generally understood that the contract was made through British ageney. We likewise stated to Mr. Dexter, that we were further informed that the tents were then all made, packed and on board a ves- sel to suil immediately. Having obtained likewise some further intormation, we communicated the substance of the same to Mr Dexter personally, being desirous of giv- i to the government all the facts in our possession in relation to this most singular effair. In the course of inquiries which Were instituted it was found that our originul paregreph was strictly true witht exception —that the mercantile house was Greely & Gui So. 1 Central wharf, end not Shelton & Co. it was certained that the (ents were put on board a brig own by a Mexican house in New York and bound for Hava The brig Ramon de Raldo, me te this port about @ mouth ago. The captoin im his clearance re presented these same Mexicen tents, as 100 bales menu tactured sail-cloth. The vessel did not clear tli some inquires had been- made about the matter, and then the capt went to the Cus- tom House immediately. The Ramon de Raldo, although the wind was adverse, made ready for sale on the afver- noon of Wednesday, Octoher 2, 8 sueh want opxiery of the Captain that he got his vessel towed out of the hi bor by @ steamboat, and made trecks at once for Huva- na, The District ‘Attorney was aware of all the facts, but doubted whether he had any power by the law ‘to stop the vessel. The facts, however, will be officially made known to the Departmentat Washington. We have also understood, or have it from report, that there ix a mercantile house in Havena through which the contract was made endto which the tents are con- signed, that this house hes British connections and that the pecuniary amount wes ypoid through a draft on Baring and Brothers, England. Howev- er this may the whole case is one which reflecte no honor upon the liberal institutions of eur country. We should like to know by what right Mexico or England, either openly or obscurely, di rectly or indirectly, fits out munitions of war in our city, and manvfactures and exports in our very the means of defeating the gallont little Re; ublic is striving to maintain its national independence ist the despotic government of Mexico and the ii and grasping power of England —Boston Times, Important Exretron Drcrston. —The Court of Sommon Pleas this morning decided that by the nralization of a man all of his minor children residing in the United States are, ipso facto, made citizens and en- titled to vote as such. Many had supposed that every one from abroad must be naturalized ; but Judge Kinj referred to the Act of Congress of 14th April, 1802, on to a decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, in Cranches? Reports, here it is expressly laid down that ‘ihe children of persons duly naturalized shall, if dwell- ing in the United States, be consider United Stutes.”—Philad. Gazette das citizens of the ‘Tux Rice Hanrvest.—Some planters finished harvesting their rice crops the last week, but dur- ing the present week little or nothing has been do: owing to the daily showers of rain, with the high wind atN. EB and 8 E. the whole time, giving indicutions of agale, with very high tides. Yesterday, however, we had fair weather most of the day, with less wind. We have not heard of any damage’ in the way of broken banks, though Mr. Brown's raitsmen, brought down sev eral sheaves of rice picked up adrift in Winyah bay. The present week hes greatly favor: the potatoe crop, which after all the dry wenther,will be near an averageone, most planters having put down their seed early in March, and whilst theland was wet.— Winyah (S, C.) Observer, Sept. 28, From Texas.—The Clarksville Northern Stand. ard of the 4th instant, says the following is the re- sult of the election in that connty, so far as heard from, for President of the “lone star Republic:”—Jones, 479; Bu: leson, 320 ‘ “Gen, Burleson arrived in this and addressed the people at two left the next for Lamar The General appear nt health.” The Standard adds—‘'It is now eight or nine weeks since thix region of country has been visited seehing like a good seasonable rain. Crops are seve td injured, planters say they will not make mpre than half a crop of cotton.” per says - The Postmaster General salen and prayerfully” abides the time, when the public shall have no Sunday mail He had better, by far, devote the influence of his office to prevent us from losing those we now have. If hin interpretation of the post-office law holds, there will be no necessity of praying for the stop- ping ofthe mail, It will be past praying for. Boston Courter,