The New York Herald Newspaper, October 10, 1844, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. Vol, X., No, 280—Whole No. 3880. Price Two Cents. NEW YORK, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 10, 1844. {From the Pailadelphia Spirit of the Times } General Convention of the Protesta: pis- copal Church in the U, 8. eis Monpay, October 7, 1844. J. McPrerson Beratén, 01 Georgia, continued: Let nstake @ briet review of the resolution be- fore us. We are told it will subvert fundamental principles and unsettle them and produce toa great- er degree that state of things, the suppositious exist- ence of which fed to its introduction. If the H. will have the goodness to attend to the terms of the resolution, it will be found to assert nothing but What is important and competent to the action ot the two Houses of the Convention, Phepaly it can be obtained, in such an exposition of the Articles of Faith, as will serve to remove existing difficul- ties and ailuy the agitation of the public mind. It Unsetiles nothing—it asserts a fact, which is unde- Tuable, that there exists in the minds of many a be- Jief that coetrines inconsistent with the Articles of Faith,have been promulgated. This opinion ig-enter- tniaed in all sincerity and earnestaess, the conflict- ing opinions entertained ‘by others are doubtless equally sincere. So long as these opinions are lefi to combat with each other, so long will agitation exist inthe church, Can this difference be recon- ciled and the agitation of the questicn put to rest? The resolution does not declare, but it may be de- danced that an expression of the opinion of the House of Bishops authoritatively given—it we can concur of the points in controversy, or drawn into il, to the great grief of its members—may have the etleet to quiet feeling and produce that harmony which it is desirous should always prevail. This is the utmost object and scope of the resolution, and before even its provisions can be carried out, it must be concurred in by the House of Bishops. Do we fear to submit to the House of Bishops the ques- tion which the resolution presents, which is simply whether the interposition of the united action of the two Houses may not havea beneficialinfluence u.on the agitated minds of the christian communi- ty? Wecannot disguise that a difference of opinion joes exist, and its continued maintenance has the effect to disturb the peace and harmony of the chureh; alienate brother trom brother, and produce a stale of things which every Episcopalian and every friend of the church must deprecate. The only question 1s will its adoption, induced by a con- ciliatory spirit, obtain such an expression on the subject oa which a diflerence of opinion exists, as may have the effect to harmonize the church and quiet the public mind? We are told the subject has already been decided by our Articles of Faith ‘Their Arucles have been in the hands and studied and prayertuily examined by those who difler from ench other, and though they contain principles it were nuwise to unsettle, their discussion has lett the public mind ina state of agitation. It would appear that those who seek to place the mover of this reeoluien in a dilemma, are in a dilemma themselves, The Articles of Faith are or are not competent to remove the difficulty in the public mind, and yet they are reduced to the necessity of denying un allegation of faith, they ery “peace! peace! when there is no peace!” If they are pre- pared to admit the solitary fact that diversity of opinion does exist in the church, on a question of Vital importance, notwithstanding the previous ex- istence and carefal siudy of the Articles of Faith, one or two things must tollow; either they are wil- ling to allow the present state of things to continue or to admic that any effort to correct them will be fulile and unavailing. The mover of the resolution has been asked to point to a Diocese, where these errors are promulgated and is told that there are. Canons under which to proceed against the indi- viduals. This suggestion is to meet the resolution in @ spirit counter to that in whieh it waa conceived. All are uware how impracticable would be the en- forcement of existing Canons against those indivi- duals, for the promulgation ef opinions which have in very fact, been the cause of the disturbed state of the caurch. ‘hat course would be unavailing now and should only be adopted as ajjlast and ex- treme resort. Let us adopt then the more concili ang procese, by which we may reconcile all and the uecessity of resort to extreme means be dis- pensed with. He commended the resolution to the attention ef the House, for conceding the differ- ences of opinion promulgated through tracts and from the puipu; the next eaquiry is, is it desirable tofiad anefficteat remedy to remove them? It, as this question must be answered. in the affirmative, whicn of the two courses’ shall we pursue? To the extreme course of seeking to render them amena- ble to the judicial tribunals of the ehurch, to cause disquiet of the church, or resort to the more con- cillatory course, and institute such enquiries as may quiet the public mind, by removing every difficulty? We may be told that some are so fervent, that they will not yield the right of private judgment. But there istorce in trath, especially when it comes from a source which etery: cleraymaan respects and reverences, and this forbidsthe conclusion that the Articles are incapable of such interpretation as will receive the approbation of all. The Articles of Faith may be openly opposed on a pointof con- struction, which may be removed by the concurrent authority of the two Houses. It is due to our- selves ta make the effort—it may be unavailing; but if it receive the concurrence of the House o1 Bishops by a respectable majority, it will go to the public miod, uader the sanction of an authority which will gain ready admission to the heart and feelings of every man not wrought upon, by the coutroversy to such a degree, as torbids an unbi assed judgment. He asked that the resoluuon might be discussed in a spirit of conciliation—1 may do benefit and cannot result in injury, as it touches no fundamental principle. This course is demanded by the public mind, out of this Conven- tion, and it will be toliowed by the blessing of God ad bring quiet to disastrous agitation. Dr. Mason, of N.C, protested against the introduction of matters oy the last gentleman, foreign to the question ana the argument. Su ka course was calculated to be injurious, although the motive whi uated it might be pure and godly. I! we admit as a valid argument that this resolutiva should be seut up to the House of Bishops, because it was of aconciliatory nature, he would ask what a mightuot be sent up there? The true quegtion iy, 8 to ite expediency, propriety and justice. A temper and disposition to discuss matters foreign to the subject ‘tect—there was no error in the Holy word of God There was nothing that the world could publish that was {ree from erroc—but the term error is comparative, and if we mt come here to discnas, rectify and delibe- shed errors of opinion, where are we to ‘how escape from the controversial bog? But tt may be said that the resolution refers to fundamen- tal error ; that /# also a comparative term ; one considers one error fundamental, and another one some other error. ‘ahe wisest and best men ot the Catholic Church have never been able tosettic what are and what are not funda mental errors. If we areto open our doors to the discus sion of all error, it would be impossible to draw up a sys- tera to meet it—we should be led into the very extreme of ditficuky. He thought the time chosen for this discussion inoppor- tune—there was watate of excited passion aroused; and he did not use the word in en obnoxious sense,but aa rep resenting agitated feeling—and such a time was the ver: worst in which to legisiate and define Articles of Fait with the closeness which gentiemen require. It is, how- ever,to be proved that difficulties exist in the church— they may be mere shadows, when we come to look at them, Ja the history of the Charch of England, attempts hal been made to render our Articles r. The Rev, geatieman iustanced the Lambert Artich a time when the extreme Calvanistic doc: and othera ot. er “isis, called on also to define Baptism, what it exactly is, how and when it shall be bestowed, what its efficacy, whether ic acts by moral suasion, &. ?’ The Rev. gentleman show ed the impractioability of legislation on doctrinal points of belief by referring to the volumes written by Dr. Pus sey on Biptism, some of which he thought sufficiently muldy to the ponderous tomes which, though written to detinw and make slvar the Sacrament of the Lord’s Sup- per, bad n effected the object. We would involve ourselves in a net, the meshes of which we could not es- cape from, Next he instanced the fruitless disenssion, as to the three orders of the Church, and the mode of their Sppointment, or the necessity of their existence. Then there were twenty, or thirty, or forty other points of dif ficuity to be settled here, that there might be no possibili- ty of mistake aa to their construction. We shail have more books to define our faith, than a life time could get throngh the reading. ‘Luesvay, Oct 8, 1844-—The morning | ei A was read by the Rey. §heodore Kdaom, of Massachusetts, assisted by the Rev. Cicero §. Hawks, of Missouri. The morning lo sons were from Ezekiel xiv,, and Luke xix. to verse 28 f and the Benediction pronounc- ° p. iu, the call of the roll was dispensed with. 4 of yesterday Were read and approved v. Dy Uptold, from the standing committee on canons, to Whow Woe referred a message trom the House of Bi ops, aking their concurrence in proposed alteration «anon 0, of 1892, concerning the Consecration of Bishops during fecess, and also of canon 8, of 1841, in reference to the mo eof securing an accurate view of the church, mae report, that they were of opinion that the objects contempt suificiently provided for by the canons themueives tore, offered the followin, Resoived, That this House do not concur in t end ments to the baforementioned canons, by the House of Lob The Pv gane oo was ies oe ee whether any, acd if any, whut alterations were deemed necessary in Canon 32,01 1932, concerning Episcopal Re- siguations, recommended the adoption of a new cancn on that subject, which was read and ordered to be printed. ‘The committee on canons were authorized to print any proposed canon, if deemed advisable, before their presen- ‘tation to the House, Rev. De Hawas presented a memorial of a portion of the Trustees of the General Theological Seminary, com- prising three Bishops, three Presbyters, and certain Lay- men, Composing in part the committee appointed to in- vestigate the condiuon of the Seminary. ‘1’ Mi- Dority report, dissenting fromthe Geacral ‘Triennial Re- port. A moiion was made to read this Report, but as the for- mer Report had not been read it was ebjected to, until both might be heard and wi together. Dr, Hawks moved its reference to the committee on the Seminary, having charge of the Triennial Report, which was agreed to. Mr. Co.tins, of N.C., offered a resolution instructing the committee on canons to ing! into the expediency of £0 amending the 4th sect, of canou7, of 1838, as to make the words ‘nix months” read ‘twelve months, or more.” This canon refers to the admission into Holy Or- ders of those coming from other denominations. The resolution was adopted. ‘The committee specially appointed on the rules of order made a report. They were not prepared to recommend numerous or extensive changes in the present rules, which had been found all ient for the regulation and despatch of business, but some changes were deemed ex- pedient to reduce general practices to distinct rules. Phese were reported aud ordered to be printed The Rev. Dr. Caosweut, of Conn., Chairman of the Committee on the Consecration. f Bishops, made a report that they had received the testimeniais of the election ot the Rev. Chariton Chase, as Bishop of N.H, and of the Rey. Nicholas H. Cobb, to the Episcopacy of Alabama, and that they were in order to receive the testimonials of the members of this House. Rev. Dr. Bunnovan, of N. H., proposed that the testi meniuls be signed as directed br the Canon 8 of 1832, and sent to the House of Bishops, which was agreed to Rey. Dr. T'vxG moved to refer Canon 1, of 1838, to the Committee on Canons, with instructions to consider and rebar. upg the ‘expediency of repealing the first section ereol, Leave of absence was granted to Mr. G. E. Payne, of Louisiana. ‘The substitute offered by the Rev. Mr. Young, of 8. yesterday, for the resolutions of Mr. x. emninger, of 8. ‘then Came up in order, The substitute is as follows :— Whereas, differences of opinion on subjects deemed of rave importanee, cast among the members of the Protes- tant Episcopal Church, in the United States, and, Where- as, itis believed that there is commen ground upon which thoge thus differing may meet in hurmony and love as members of our branch of the one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, therefore, Resolved, That the House of Bishops make the subject of their godly counsel and advice in their Pastoral Letter, the great pence ten which distinguish the Protestant Episcopal Church, on the one hand, trom the cerruptions of Rome, and on the other from the errors of Dissent. Rev Mr. Youxa then proposed to substitute tor the last word “Dissent” the word ‘‘Sectarianism;” some ob- jections having been expressed, he said he was in the sit ‘uation of one who had endeavored to make peace between ‘hose, who in their hearts love one another, to make peace between husband and wife, and had been unaole to satiat: either, and the very fact, that he had been unable by he resolution to satisly either, wus toghim evidence thuthe had token the true and proper grouhd,that middle ground on which ail ought to stand as uembers of our branch of the Church. He would say a word as to the responsibili- ty of the origination of the resolution; it was drawn up without the consultation, advice or direction of any indi- viduel—neither Bishop, Presbyter, Deacon or Lay mau had been consulted—it there was any errer nit, the re- sponsibility rested alone on himself. And now as to the —if he knew his own heart, his sole and single object was to present a middle ground for ail to meet on, and with which ell might be satisfied. He had found it impossible to vote sorthe proposition uf his colleague, whom he notonly respected, but esteemed and loved; whose piety was confirmed and whose judg- ment, on all other questions, he should respect—on. thi question however, he felt they must differ, and he there- sore desired to ofler, what he thought his triend might be, and ought to be satisfied with, as it was impossible for him to obtain his own object, for it is asking whet is not only impracticable, but impossible. The object of his substitute was not to juce unity of opinion, tor that is impossible. Unity of action has never been produced, even in machinery. All remember the Spanish King,who oecupied bis leisure hours in making watches, and when he failed in his attempts, he asked himee.f, how he could ever beve suce in his fo: mer efforts to make all his aubjects ail of one opinion, and especially on religious matters. ‘Lherefore, he did not hope for unity of opinion, he only desired to ebtain harmony and love. He wanted acommon ground,which if he had understeod yesterdays debate could be occupied by all He had heard it said that they feared Romish tendencies in ourchurch Sle believed, however, that the differences between brethren in this house were much less than we might be led to suppose from this discussion, and that on @proper occasion we will show to ourselves and the world, that we are members of that great body which has Christ at its head. ‘The common ground proposed is sim- ply this—we are afraid of the error of Rome, and fear the tendency to the errorsof sectarianism Let us then ask our fathers of the church for their godly counsel and vice, and to say that we areas achurch, in the langu: of a brother he had listened to with gratification—are members of achurch we love and all love—occupying such a middle ground between Romaniam and sectarian ism as has made her the glory of the universal world Is there oy thing to object to im his substitute? Will we not all admit our church is (istinct from the errors of Rome? Are we not all prepared to say that we stand separate from errors of sectarianism ? None will dissent. But the question is raised, where is the necessity of assenting to what is almost an axiom? I because we are all brethren, and some think there is danger, and have expressed their feelings of dia. satisfaction. They fears which are honest and shall we say that wecan do nothing and make no re aponse to the expression of their fears, desires and wants We can’ give them the answer they desire, but we can some answer, and say if they fear the mieh tendency of certain publications. we ure ready to declare openly and distinctly, that we reject the errors of Rome. They should be satisficd with this, it they are not we have done what we could, in the way we thought best calculated to produce harmony. He loved unity ef opi- nion,and should like to have ail think as he did on all svb jects—to be the infallible guide to the House, but that ‘was impossible ; but he loved harmony, pen ind bro- therly love infinitely more than unity of opinion, and, therefore, ke had presented the substitute, and refused the reqnest to withdraw them ; he trusted bis views would prevail, and the House accept the substitute in place of the original resolution. The Rev. Dr. Exrre, of Virginia, then read from a ma nuscript @ very extended speech iu favor of the reference of the original resolution, in which the whole dectrine o! “Tractarianism,” as developed by the Pusey tracts. wax entered upon and denounced. The extreme length of this speech, and its being so connected in a chain of arg: hy preclude the ility of preparing even a digest of it. At one stay remarks he said the question was to re- fer the subject of Tractarianiam to the House of Bishops for their godly counsel and advice. Mr. Coutsons of North Carolina, asked that the substi- tute might be read, as he did not understand that as one of the subjects included. Dr Enpre thought the whole question open on the ori- ginal mouon and substitute. a Mr. Meminoen so concurred, as the question was to strike out and insert, which brought up both the merits of his original resolution and the substitute of his clerical colleague. Mr. Cotxronscalled for the reading to know what we were discussing, and what congruity there was between the subject of resolution and the speech we were listen ing to. He wanted a discussion as free as wir - be wanted to hear all relevant or irrelevant, and was willing to sit four weeks to effuct it, but he wanted to hear the substi tute read. Judge Branren rose (o the point of order that when a member was on the floor discussing a question, he could not be interrupted to call for the reading of a paper.— ‘The resolution was on the clerk’s table, and access might be had to it there, if not in the public prints. ‘Dr. Empre then proceeded, and in his remarks adverted to the ordination of the Rev. Arthur Cary, vl efter re- viewing his opinions, pronounced that he w: st. Pho Rov. Joun M. Forxxs, of New York, here called Dr. Empie to order, as hi perpetrated an outrage on the living and the dead, De Emrre disclaimed Judge Jones, of New York, said, he can do no hurt, let him go on. " Mr, Macrantan, of Virginia, wished it to be under- stood, if hiv colleague proceeded, it was in the exercise of yr the indul- by no courtesy of the Hous: duty to review The Parsiornr of the Convention subsequently re- marked, that he had supposed he was acting in contormi- ty tothe expressed wishes of the House, in allowing un. limited debate, otherwise, it he believed the gentler ont of order himself he should have felt it his duty to re- strain him. Dr. Erie, then proceeded with his remarks, and at the clove offered the following preamble and resolution ; Whereas, the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church has been established for the purpose of romoting the general interests of the Church and of re- igion, on the’great duty with which this body is charged, therefore, it ‘see that theChurch receive no injury; and whereas, Tractarianism, or the Oxford Tract system, As now developed and rapidly Propagating, and as exhib. ited in the tract writings generally, but especially in tract 90—in the Britivh Crite for July, 1841—in Mr, Palmer's narrative in the case—and at the erdination of the Rev. Arthur Cary, and in the columns of the New York Church- man for the last eight Whereas, Tractorianism here exhibited, in decidedly hostile tothe principles of Protestant #:piscopal Chureh and religion, as ap ficiently even from the case of the Rev. A’ pay Therefore, resolved, Ist, That it is the duty of this con- vention to exprem its views on the subject plainly, strong: out |, That we do therefore solemnly protest inet the errors and abnses of Tractarianism as incon- sistent with the principles of our Protestant Episcopal Church. For Tractarianism teaches, first, thet tnere iv no material difference between the doctrines of our church and those of Popery, and that it doubtful whether our charch is any purer than the Church of ad, That the Protestant Episcopal Reformation Rome, from the Church of was @n unjustifiable act, and that we are Seperated froin,the church of God, which is the Church of Rome. 84, That all the doctrines, therefore, which the Church of Rome teaches are scriptural, and binding on our consciences, and that therefore we ought tu believe and practice ac- cordingly. The Tractarian system is, therefore, sub- versive of Protestanism andof the el. Besolred, <} naan do most ant wis nen bn our c! and laity to guard against ‘opis! on. ae gradually and Fapidly “dull 1g itse! mols the rch. Resolved, lastly, That we do most respectfully invoke the Houseof Bishops, ich y as in their wisdoin may seem best, totake a decided stand upon in order to clear the Charch trom the stigma t! tachesto it, and to prove to the world that d pa pists cannot, consistently with our standards be ordained or received as ministers of ourProtestant piscopal Church The Paxsiwesr decided their introduction to be out of order, as cont subject matter enurely irrelevant to the original resoluuon. Mr. Bernien here rose and asked the indulgence of the House to submit a resolution designed to advance the ac- tion of the standing committee on consecrations. Leave being ‘granted, the subject under debate was informally passed over for the Mr. Be: then seid a Document had been presented to the Ho: ealed, and without being opened had been telerred to the committee on consecrations. When open- ed before that committee, it was found to contain charges against the Rev. Dr Francis L Hawkes, Bishop elect of Mississippi. The House would doubtless consider the most obvious course of justice to be to allow counter ntieman before the committee to disp irges; this could not he done, except by a vote of the House, he thercfore made the motion. 4) Dr. Hawkes asked his friend, who had so kindly made the remarks, to add to them, ‘hat he had, upon hearing of these charges, immediately asked copies of them, but never up to this moment bad they been furnished to 5 Dr. Trg suggested to strike out the word charges,” and insert “' said documents,” whigg Mr. Berrien adopted. Davio B. Oanses, +, of Net fork, thought there might be difficuity in the course pi the committee were not to try Dr. Hawkes, they had nothing to do with the ve neni and therefore wanted no counter state- ments. Mr. Bennien was somewhat surprised at the remarks of the gentleman from New York. He would suggest that thefrefusel of the request would be an,act of most fi it an alpable injustice, not merely to the individual aub- Ject of the accusation, but in view of he course taken, to every Episcopalian interested in the character of their Presbyters, and injurious to the Vhurch. What are the facts? In a most wansual manner, unprecedented in the annals of any deliberate body of men, certain charges against a Presbyter elected a Bishop of a Diocese, had found their way to a Committee of the House. He would appeal to, gentlemen, if they ever knew of an ex- parte document ever ¢betore wited in this man ner? Was it not always requisite that a member should rise in his Peed and state what he hed received, and what uments contained? Here was the first act of injustice to the Rev. gentleman, a document, involving hia character, which isdearerto every man than life, receives the oificial stamp of this House, when uo one but those presenting 1t knew what it contained. He appealed against this to every principle of justice which found a home in the bosom of every honeat men, Should an individual thus maligned have no op- portunity of exculpating himse)f betore the same tribu- nal where the charges are made? {t was also easierto make accusations than remove their impressions. Some further remarks between Mr. Jones and Mr. Ber- rien passed, when Mr. Berrien moved that the committee be dischargediand the document returned to the House. sev. Mr. Fornys wished to state that the clerical dele- gates from New York, fiom whence was presented the memorials, were entirely ignorant of their content Dr. Huenes, of N. Y., had presented them, an within fitteen minutes of their presentation he had formed Dr. Hawkes of the quarter from whence he re- ceived them They came from a Preabyter of tho Church, one of his constituents,and he felt hound of courae to pre- sent them. Dr. Hawxxs wished to state, notwithstanding the deli- cacy of hs position, that he was willing to meet those chi ywhere, either before the Committee or the id that with God's blessing, and the conscious of an honest heart, he hoped to disprove them whatever they may be. After some imform.1 suggestions from Judge Chambers and Horace Binney, Eeq., the question was taken, the Committee ed and the papers returned co the Secretary. Dr. Tyna then moved that they be laid on the table. Adopted. Rey. Dr. ovans, of N. H., moved to proceed with the duty of signing the testimonials of the Bishops elect. Mr Brooxs, of Ohio, then moved to lay the motion on the table, which was carried, This motion at the request of Dr. Hawxxs was recon- sidered, and the testimonials were signed. On motion ef Eow. A. Newton, Esq., of Mi Dr. Hawxes was to be furnished with copies of the docu. ments in relation to him. The Secretary was empower d to procure their transcription, and the House adjourned. Later From Mexico.—The Anax arrived ing terday, having sailed from Vera Cruz on the 12th of September. The Texan prisoners came passengers in the Anex. We repeat their names: ol, Wm. F Wilson (formerly the Sheriff of Galveston), James C. Armstrong, Thomas Tatem, and Capt. Wm. Ryon. The release of these gentlemen wedeem in a great measure due to the active exertions of Gen. Thompso1 of Captain Ryon more particularly to the exertions of the Hon. Wm. French, of Kentucky, who obtained the signe tures of upwards of two hundred members of Congress to a petition in his behalf. On the 8ist of August the President solicited 1 absence for a short time to look after Mer sere affairs General Canalizo will pertorm the duties ot chief magistrate during Santa Anna’s absence. The command of the army of invasion against Texas has been entrusted to Gen. Ariata. We learn no more by this arrival as to the action of the Mexican Congress upon the proposition of raising four millions for the Texas campaign. We do not believe they will be able satisfactorily to adjust it, nor would it much suprise us, im; ble ‘as it may seem, were Santa AiCptmphict printed surreptitwcsly in Mexico, which im phe! urreptit: in Mexico, whic! taked for ite title und text if hile ave a Con+ gress we can make no progress,” excites a warm discus- sion among the editors and contributors to the press at the capital. Some think it an indication of Santa Anna’s intentions, or @ kind of feeler put ont by some of his friends. Others suppose it written to alarm the Congress and impel the members to hurry through measures for raising the $4,000,000 voted. Others, gain, pronounce the whole thing a seditious pamphi nt led only to embroil the executive and legislative departments, and to stir the latter up to resist any encroachment on their privileges, and to show that they are not to be driven into hasty action in 80 important a matter as levying a tax to raise tovr millions. An announcement is made inthe Government papers, with fatsrd expression of thanks, of a donation of one jo) hundred dollars, made by one Joe Dolores Galvan, to- wards defrayiog the expenses of the war inst Texas. It will coat the entire sum.to advertise the as exten- sively as it has been done. ‘There were lying at Secrificios the following vessels of war:—The Spanish brigs Patriota and Habanero; the Enghsh frigate Inconstant, amd the barque Rose; and the French brig La Perouse, this last having arrived on the 8th ult. ‘The health of Vera Cruz is reported as being in the beat state. The funeral of Madame Santa Anna took place on the 27th of August, near Puebla. A whole pageis given in the El Censor toa description of the funeral procession, the ceremonies in the church, and the monument erected to the memory of the deceased lady. An official denial is published of the rumor of distur- bane nr Sonora. Entire order and tranquility are said to prevail. shown very consid able chagrin at the robbery of the diligence in which e. The robbery f the 26th ef August, and was ter losing only avery valuabl h and pencil cai r ing chosen wait for the proper escort. As soon as the robbery was known to the commander at Puebla, troops were ordered in pursuit, but the robbers, being well mounted, made their escape. The Kirg of Prussia has appointed Sr. D. Carlos Ubde consul at Matamoras. A project in in agitation to transfer the seat of govern ment of the Department of Vera Cruz from its present site to Jalappa, o1 rome other point in the Department less unhealthy. The Vera Cruz pepers scout the idea ‘The Mexican papers comment upon a statement made in the Courier Francais, a paper publi-hed in Mexico, which reports an strecious outrage upon a French resi dent of Mesatian, by an officer of the Mexican garrison stationed atthat place. The Mexican editors have no terms toexpress their horror and disgust at the outrage, if it shall prove tobe true The Governmentof Mexico im- mediately ordered an inquiry into the facts of the case, with the view of bringing theguilty to justice, and viudi- cating the character of the country. n assansination of two individuals,one a native of Sile- and the othera Frenchman, took placeon the 284 of July last, on the rancho called Siguindo, in the munici pality of ye ¢/ Chico From the investigation instituted, it appeared that they travelled from Mexico in compan: with two Mexican, in+pectors of tobncco in that depart- ment, and that these murdered them. The ment took summary measures to bring them to pu! a New Orleans Pieayune, Oct. \. Common Pleas, Before Judge Daly. John Beueher vs. Dibald Milleman—This case, which was rey id in yeaterday’s Herald, was resumed. A seal- ed verdict this forenoon. Court Calendar—This Day. Common Preas—8, 17, 48, 3 110, 58, 69, 93, 22, 56, 65, 76, 98,6 41 51. Surenton Count — 48, 46, 47, 51, 10, 49, 65, 57, 58, 00, 60, 61, 62, 68, 64, 65, 66, 67, 63, 70. Crmcort Count—Same an yesterday. Before Judge Smith. Oct. 9.—-William Butler ve. Peter Vanasdale.—\n thin a0- irpenti rate of $160:pee dey, ‘In the sbeence o jary rendered e: verdict United States Commissioner's OMice. Peter Swade was examined on a charge of pe libel in Admiralty; the decision will be noon by the U. General Sessions. Before Recorder bene ac and Aldermen Jackson and J. Williams, M. C. Parxason, Esq. District Attorve Wrosespay—Case of Ashley —1he District Attorney stated that he should submit the demurresr of Counsel in this caseon several indictments for forgery aad perjury, to the Court, for their decision, without argumcnt Trial of James Ewing Cooley for an assautt and battery on George R Gliddon —This case, which has cansed such a flow of ink for months past, was called up for trial. Davin Gaattam, Enq appeared as Counsel for defence the Distaict Atroxnay opened the case with a few nent relative to its character, and then called the com- plainant Gronor R. Guippon, who was sworn, and deposed as follows :— Disrxict Attorney—Mr. Gliddon pleasestate the par- ticulars of this circumstance te the Court Gusppon—On the Idth of May last Lentered the store of the Messrs. Appleton & Co in Broadway, to obtain a par cel that Thad been intormed had been left for me there, and while in the act of paying some money I heard foot- steps behind me, and a voice saying, “Ja your name Giid- don ?” [answered “ty ‘,"anathe voice responded, “my name is Cooley.” I turned round and instantly received a blow inthe face from Cooley. I struck back and in- stantly was surrounded by several other persons in the store, who pinioned my arms bebind me, as if to prevent my striking Cooley, but which appeared as though it was dune to allow him to strike me. 1 was struck on the face and cut in the hand by the glass case or something while in the conflict. Icalled murder, as 1 supposed it was an attempt to injure me severely. . By Guamam, tor defence—Are you certain you was struck? Guppon—Yes. I’m certain I received one blow from and I believe another, but as to the last I cant ive. \—(Showing a letter sent to Cooley)—Is this your letter? 18 Tt ATTORNEY ablaetss HamM—Is this your \d writing? Gauvnant= (Showing witness the pamphlet entitled A nanam — (Showing witness the ent v7 pendix to The Acacias in ion * Disraict Atrorney objects. Gaanam—Did you write the manuscript of this work ? Guppon—I will answer if the District Attorney says fo. District Attorney objected, and Mr. Graham insisted upon an answer. District Attoanry—If the phiet is admatted as evi. dence, then we must have the book which it reviews. Gsanam—Well, we've no objection to that, ‘The Covar allowed the question to ve put. Guatam—Did you write the pamphlet? Guswpox—('o the court)— Am I bound to answer? Recoupga—You have your rights—you are not bound to anawer, if that answer will tend to criminate ur de- grade you. LA gape ag me it never could—criminate me it might. Distaict Attoanxy—It might criminate him ina libel suit. Gaawam—Are you in the practice or habit of striking back when you ore struck? Distmict Atronnxy—The witness need not answer that question—he dees not #.and here to reply to impertinent questions. Gnanam—I hope the District Attorney will keep cool District Atroanny—l shall, sir, perfectly Gisopon—It is not usual fur me to receive a blow with out returning it. Gran Cad lave you ever at any time threatened to shoot S00) Di nic? Avronnéy—MF. Hays, will you please to set down—fcan% see thecourt. (Laughter) —O, yes, certainly. (Laughter ) The Distaicr Atroanny objected to the question the Court sustained it, under the exception ot Mr.Gral Guawam—Have you ever shown the manuscript of pamphlet to Boy person, and used threats of violencé the time, against Cooley ? ‘ ‘The Distarct Attoxner objected, and the court decid ed the question as inadmissible. Grsnam—Are you sure, Mr. Gliddon, that you cried murder when ae? ‘was struck, or was it not something i ke a bellow? (Laughter.) Guippox—I clearly remember to have called murder— I made such an effort, and did cry murder, | am certain. Gaanam—Did you cry or bellow ao a8 to be heard over fifteen feet ? Giivvox—{ did not suppose the people about were deaf —I meant to be heard when I cried out. a er ay Atronney—Ia there anything more Mr. Glid- lon Guspvon—Nothing except the condition in which | war when | came back trom the affray; I will call Mr. Halsey, who saw me there, Joux Haxsey, Jr., called and sworn, and stated that ov the day in quest he saw Mr. Gliddon; his clothes were dishevelted, his hair torn, and he looked as if he had been in a fight or scuffle. Guippon—(Rising and showing one of his hands.) — Here ‘are the acors. Guanam—One witness ata time if you please. Distaict Artoanny—How was your hand cut ? Gutwpox—By the glass in the ‘case on the counter I suppose ate Gnanam, Esq., then opened the case for defence, as follow: Gentlemen of the Jury—I do not intend to appear before you as an apologist of personal violence, provoked or un- provoked but as the counseljot a respectable citizen, I trust to obtain from your hands a technical verdict of assault only. The Court havin, mitted us to present the cir cumstances attending this alleged assault, I will in acon- densed form relate them to you. My client, Mr. Cooley, a citizen and native of this Cee h having amassed a usiness, retired und ed in Egypt in 1940, at hi visited Europe in 1839, and arri \s the time that the complainant was the American Consul at Cairo, He returned to this couatry afterwards, and publi-hed a work containg bistravels in the East’ The complainant afterwards published a pamphlet pretending to be a review of the work, which was filled with per- sonal slanders of the most foul character, that ever ema. nated from the pen of an American citizen. He then cast ridicule upon my client on account of his American birth, and speaks of himself in a superior sense, as offoreign birth, and avowing hia determination never to relinquish his ullegiance to the English soil, while at the very time he was acting in the cepacityof American Con- sul at Cairo. My client being stung by this pamphlet, and by an insulting and tauating letter sent to him trom Gliddon with a copy of the pamphlet, met him as has here heen stated and slapped hitn in the face, but the valorous character of the gentleman was not evident, as he made no defence. The letter I will here read to you, gentle men, ‘The Distaict Atrorvey objected, as it had not been offered in evidence. ‘The Court admitted the letter, deciding that they could not distrain counsel in opening on this point. Mr. Granam then read the following letter :— Faanxuin Horst, cuenta, August 12th, To James Ewina Coore 5 ‘Author of “The American in Egypt.” Care ot Mesars. D Arrieton & Co, Publishers and Booksellers, 200 Broadway A Sin :—Your interesting miscellony has mn in my possession since -he 10th July, but until [ had ascertained that other copies were in circulation, I deemed it expe- dient to r. main silent. " T have now the honor ot onings you an Appendix, which I have had printed in a form ed to your pages, in order that it may be bound with “the American in Egypt,” and thus forwarded to the library of our ‘Egyptian Society” at Cairo,where it will be veryaccept- able, and will be carefully preserved. It only remains for me to add, that your work shows you to be a blackguard, and I have branded you as a liar. Epistolary decorum requires that | should subscribe myself, Sir, your most obedient servant, GEORGE R. GLIDDON. ‘This letter, it will be seen, was an additional taunt added to the’ scandal of the pamphlet, rom which I will read some extracts to show its character. Mr. Graham then concluded by reading several extracts which evinced much bitterness and hostlity on the part of the complain- ant towards accused, Gaanam—I will call Mr.Gliddon again. | understood you to say that your place of residence was in Egypt? Giiwoox—I intend to return to Egypt as my place of residence; | have resided the most of my time in Phila- delphia since I have been in this evuntry. bak ‘Gnanam—How often have you been in this city within the past year? : Di t Attornry—Why do you ask this? r Gnanam—I wish to show that be was rarely here in the city, and that when Cooley met him, it w.s tne first time he had seen him siace the reception of the letter. GUiippox—1 came from Philadelphia here in November ind went about every where—Just take that down in particular. [ went about every where—I came again in February, and then went about every where, The pamphlet was published in August, 1942, ‘and alter this | Announced publis leetures on Egypt in this city, and gavethem. {have been here, backwards and forwards, several times since. ; s Guanam—Did you know Mr. Cooley in Egypt? Girpoos— did not know bis ve when | saw him here—he is better dressed now than he was then. Gaanam—You say this pamphlet was published in Au- gust —did you write this name, James Ewing Cooley on the cover? District Atrouner nana as it would prove the authorship of the pamphlet. Guropor—It might criminate me—I respectfully de- cline. Cooley in Ey Noun? ave 1842, } Priva: Disraict Artoansy—Did you see and was he entertained at your fathe Gurppon— He was not enter-— Geanam object District nivsonxny.—We wish to show thet the hook written by Mr. Cort contained a gross slander upon the father of Mr. Gliddon, that would bave prompted any man to have sought some kind of satisfaction. ‘Gnauam —We are ready to read the whole book, and show that it does not contain any abuse of the father of complainant. D ct Arronxny.—Was Mr. Cooley in Egypt ! Granant objects. ‘ Reconpsn.—We cannot try this case in Egypt— hter ) ct Artonsny.--We wish to show the cause for cation of this letter, and the facts on which it ‘They appear to be too remote. 'e deny any reflections on cheracter in lient's bor sopon—Can } make an observation! t is not exactly in order. le observation, my c a @ 5 On anam—We lah to ‘eal! his honor the Meyer, to show Don—A sim, Mr. Cooley is aman of uncommon mildness of cha- Teoter. Distaicr Arronxy—Oh, we'll admit that and not de- tain the Mayor. Kxconvea—Ia the case closed now, gentlemen. Distaicr Arroxvsy.—I have merely to say that Mr. Cooley veted as aay men would, who was called a black muard and 4 liar in a letter, and that Giddon also acted as ie men would, whose father had been slandered. ‘The Reconoen then submitted the case, merely re marking that neither « ords, nor letters, nor pubiicutions jJustufied a violation of the law by personal vieleace, ul- though the jury were the judges of the law and the fact ‘The jury retired and returned in about filteen minutes with a verdict of * guilty, under aggravated curcumstan- ces,” which was afterwards explained so as to mean that the assault and battery was committed by the accused under cirsumstances that partially justified it, ‘The Court stated that svatence would be imposed on Friday next f Trial of John Collins —This young man was tried on acharge of grand larceny for stealing $265 from a sailor named Nicholas Wheelaa, at the house of Aun Willetts, on the 28d of August last, He was jointly indicted with aman named Wm. Niles, and a woman named Aon Wil lects, the latter of whom was convicted ut the last term of the Court, he testimony of the sailor having bean taken de bene esse, was read to the Jury, in which he swore positively to the commission of the act by accused onducted by James M. Smith, Je, and Enoch E Camp, Esqrs., produced testimony to refute the statements of tie complainant, and Collins was honorably ited without the Jury leaving thei Pretences—George R. Morris charge of obtaining $500 from John G. sixty casks of cheese as collateral, having given his netes for the amount. The cheese was received, and the notes not paid. The jury acquitted him. The Court meets this morning at eleven o’clock. Circuit Court, Before Judge Kent. Oor. 9.—Elisha Kuckman vs. Stacy Pitcher.—The Sport ing Case.—The Match between Americus and Lady Suffolk —This case was resumed. | he « ourt was crowded with many spectators who seemed to take a lively interest in the result. The testimony of the witness, Mr. Thomas Babes, who was the rr witness examined on yesterday, having established the facts of the race and the winning of the wager, and also the handing over of the same by the defendant to the winner, Mr. Brady rested his case. Mr Buvnr moved for a non-suit, on the ground that the evidence for the plain showed that other parties were interested in the alleged bet. The non-joinder of a Mr Crosby and others, who were interested, he co ered fatal to the issue before the Court. The seeond ground of motion for anon suit was that this being an action of debt under the Sia‘ute to recover a ific sum, the other purties should have been joined, and at the season of the year in question there was a regular course, which made the race alegal one. Another ground was, that there was no demand, and there should have been a demand made by law to returuthe money. He also moved, on general grounds, {or a non-suit. The Court over-ruied, subject to the objection which was noted. The Counsel engaged here withdrew aud briefy Cuusutted, whom — Mr. De Wirt opened the case for the delence. ne cage ma 'e out for the plaintiff, he submitted, did not sub- ject the detendant under an action tor debt. The first witness called wai Mr. Ecc.es know Tiomas B. yesterday, I was present on the occasion of the race be- tween “Lady Suffolk” and “Americus,” and | saw Mr Babes in the judge’s chair; I had a conversation with him. Mr. Buunt here apnlied for leave to recal Mr. Babes Mr. Brapy objeated ‘The Couar overruled the objection, when ‘THomas Bangs was recalled To Mr Buunre! never declared in the presence of Mr Gillendar that I was interested to the amount of $600, in the race Mr. Griuenvar recalled—examined by Mr Buunr— Babes cameto me and said he was interested to the amount of $600 in the race. (sensation ) Ccoss-ecamined by Mr. Brady —1 had no interest in the race—I suw on the occasicn a Mr. Spicer and a Mr. Bryan, in the dress which is usually worn by geantle- men who drive in trotting matches. Mr. Epwaap Waite wus produced for the defence, and testified to the fuct of the agreement made between Mr Jobn Conklin, on the part of “Americus,” and Mr. Ruck- man, the plaintiff, on the part of “ Lady Suffolk,” which agree vent was in writing. ; Mr. N. G. Countwaionr testified to the fact of being present at a conversation had between Mr. Ruckman snd Mr. Pitcher, when the demand was made for the emount of thelwager, $300, which was handed over to the win- oer by the defendant. Mr. Geo. Spicer, who drove “ Americus,” ed, and examined by Mr. Blunt. | had a conversation with Mr, Ruckman jest Spring, when he told me the only intereatibe had in that race was $500.— Cross examined by Mr. Brady.—1 bad an interest of $100 in the wager Mr. Geonox Cnospy testified to his having had $50 in- terest in the racr, und to not having authorized the suit, Mr J. Emcuisw’ testified to hia having bad $100 interest ia the rece, end did not authorize the suit The case for the defence here rested, when counsel summed up. F, ‘ His Honor charged the jury—The present is a case in which the tact could not be disguised, that there was a natural repugnance in relation to cases of this kind, which required sound (discrimination, ne; matter how strongly men may feel on the subject of the dangerous practice of gambling. Here is an action brought to re- cover money deposited on a wager, on the event of horse race. It was conceded that a trotting match took place in Oct, 1441, on the Centre je Course, and the question is, was that an illegal wager. I find that, as far back as 1902, our legislature took care that all racing and trotting matches should be put down a8 @ common nuisance ; and authorived that it should he punished by fine and imprisonment; they also declared that “if any person should usecor employ any uorse, mare or gelding in racing, it should be punished by fine or imprisonment. They also declared that, “any contract entered in relation to racing should be null and void. The next in 1821, declared thut they would allow regular traming in the County of Queens, and re- leased the owners from the very strict penalty imposed by the act of 1902 The Legislature, by the act of 1821, allowed horse racing to take place in the County of Queens, in the months of May and October, but I have no idea that inj thusfaltering the stutute, they contempla- ted by the introduction of that law that bets were to be allowed. In the case of racing the parties were thus ex empted from the penalty held un them by the statute of 1902, but ull moant by the introduction of the law as amended, was to allow racing to take place in order te improve the breed of horses. This act i8 1n exist. ence to thisday. After that act was passed, then comes the Revised Statutes, which expres declare that “All wagers, bets, or stakes, made to depend on any race, all gaming and all betting, ix unilaw. inf’ and it also emphatically end expressly probi- biti “all betting” as ‘“unlawiul.” Now, the statute makes all betting unlawful, and also expressly declares that all contracts which may be made in relation to bet- ting may be “void.” It also provides that ‘‘no pe: shail pay or deliver any monies on such contracts any man may sue for and recover the same from the win ner, or any other person,whether the money shall be paid over or hot, or wherever any such wager shall be placed.” Now, gentlemen, | have no doubt, under the plain and simple wording of this Statute, that any money paid over in this way I+ contrary to law, and theretore recoverable by law. ‘There is the Statute, ond any person that runs may read, ‘The question, then, for you to consider is, if this man, Ruekman, deposited any money he hasaright to recover. Ifyou are satis- fied in your minds as to the fact of the amount of deposit by Ruckman, you are bound to find to the full amount. The fire’ ‘witness proved this fact, but the second {witneas, Gillendar, has contradicted him in one fact which is important, namely, that he understood him to say he was interested to the umount of $609. It appears, however, from other testimony, that a contract was made between the parties—that it was made in the name of John Conckliu—that there wes yet made on this race. Courtwright tells us thet he was present when an application was made by the winner for the money, who asked if plaintiff’ had any objection, when he replied he had not, all wos right. The money was her handed over ; and, gentlemen, you must determine, this question, whether or no the money was deposited ‘The question here, then, arose as to whether that was jegal. There are two defences here, One is that other persons were interested in this case. With rerpect to that point I suppose the law to be this—if other persons are ted in a race, they are to be considered ws a princ! d the case would be decided in this way, that t! party #0 interested was a moral ngent. The case been decided by the Supreme Court. The other p of defence urged ts, that it holder is made this opinion. Second, all gambling was declared to be illegal. Kin, was produc int a had case where a stake Fean% find anything to sanction In England, in the reign ot Charles the In the reign of George the Second, they allowed racing for 0 sam of £80, to favor the rich gamb er, i is presumed fv was laid down then that where u stakeholder held bets that were not legal in pari deiicto, he was not liable, bat in coming to 6th Term Reports, p. 86, it is laid down ex pressly “where a stakeholder pays over the money with the consent of the loser, he is vot entitled to recover.” He ree es the money in the first instance in his own wrong, and the present statute declares if a stakeholter receives money, he receives it in his own wrong, "0! | suppore the object of the Legislature was to cut uff thir aystem, root and branch, by the introduction of such # statute. And when they go further, and declare if the winner should recover the sum, the law has de olared in words which cannot be misteken, that it was the stekeholoer’s duty not to receive any moneys on such @ transaction. The question then i» tintess ‘here be some contingencies in the case, is the de t responsible for the money? How much of this able for,and what amount plaintiff is entitled to recover? He i# not entitted to recover the sum of $50 deposited by Crosby as shown in evi of $100 deposited by English, and al Jeposited, as appeared by the testimony The jury withdrew, and will reader a sealed verdict this forenoon. see Ps! ee Rossini’s Puaigianiem.—Mr. Henry Phillips, the vocalist, tells a good anecdote silustrative of Roe sini’s unblushing appropriations of other composers’ ideas to his own uses, Neukom—we think that was the man—went to Rome to hear one of Ros sini’s operas, and was astonished to find that every gem was his own composition, literally transferrer to Rossini’s score he despoiled artist taxed Rossini with the theft. “Certainly, [admit they are your own,” said Rossini, * but | think so much of your genius, that I cannot forbear to make use of its productions, and if you think as highly of anything of mine you may have heard to-night, you are wi to use it.” dbilk Convention—American Institute, Ateleven o’clock yesterday morning, there was a meeting of the Silk Convention at the Rooms of the American lustitute in the Park. A good atten- dance of gentlemen of respectability and intelli- gence, showed that the subject under considera- tion has secured the pablic thought. The names of visitors upon their entrance was solicited and recorded as friends to the cause, and pro tem. members of the body. The committee appointed to report on the or- ganization ef the Couvention, privted the toliow- ing list of officers, whieh they recommended for adoption i= Parswent- Gen Tollmadge, New York. Vice Paesipents—J J. Whipple, Vermont; J. W. Mur- ray, New Jeimey; J Harrison, tonnecticut; Colonel E. Clatke, New York; Henry Meigs, New York; 89m’. B. Chureb, J. A. Barber, J: G. Ward, Jobs M. Sumney, fenasy ivani« Sacketanixs—Theodore Dwight, New York; C. Ni- cholls, Connecticut. ass Commitrxe—E. ©. Van Epps, Samuel Carey, appeli, J. 5. Pierce, J. R. Barter, J. G. Ward n the names had been anuounced and adopted, Gen. TaLemapes arose and expressed his thupks for the honor conferred upon him in putting him in that chair, He felt great interest in the culture o. silk, and was wil- ling, he begged to aseure them, and all the. public, .e de- vote his best efforts to promote it. He had belore taken occasion to assert, and he begged them to repeat it, that American Silk was destined tv become at no distant day one of the principal staples of America, and one in the culture of which sbe would exceed ali the earth. Gen. T. proceeded to recount the natural advanteges of climate possessed by America—the faculty of hatching the silk Wworms— and several other opposite topics He consid- ered itahigh moral duty forevery citizen and patriot to develope the leading resources of the country, and bis opinions could not be bigh of that maa who was indiffer ent to placing the country independent of foreigners, for articles both of necessity and luxury ; be had » poor opinion of either the integrity or intelligence of such @ man. These remarks were closed by a detail of afew sta- tistics in connection with the demand and supply of sill o1 native growth, Mr. Haknison confirmed the statements made by the President, which be had an opportunity of knowing to be quite correct, being engaged ib the wanutacture of gloves, giving employment to wbout 250 men, 1,10) women, for about six months of the year, avd consuming not lees than $10,000 worth of sewing sk of native growth, with which nothing of Italian or Fudian silk could compete in quality, and he felt assured that, betore long, nothing elee would be but American grown silk. Mr, Parr arose to say that it was with the utmost lisfuction he had to submit to the Convention a ccm! nication addressed to the President, and ot the same ti make an announcement of @ kind that would hejelt certain cause much pleasure to all. A merchunt of this city, of shivty yuare standing, of pure Dutch nome and Dutch extraction—a man Chgvged li very caveantve vye rations in trade, had given him suthority to say chat be proposed presenting to the Amercan institu donation of $100, to be expended ip premiums tor best specimens ot munutactured Amencun sik Mr P. ended bis remarks by reading @ letter, able ond long, trom Mr. Von Schaick, the doner, which contained mepy valuable views nud suggections ou the aut j-ct The communication Was relerred \o the business com mit ce, with men uctions to reply in a prope General Ts wed the forbearance of the meeting for a liv st he indulged bis feelir ge in a short tribute to the memory of a veme ailuded tom the . bie deter which was read, and in the course of his remarks he elicited a warm le parted Iriend, und regret for hi ame was not heard distinctly. he conventicn then joined in @ conve rearing ot silk worms, Mr. Van Epps commencing by # relation of bis own e» wa bis mode of treaupg the worms in their different stoges. ‘The cou versation oo- cupied the convention until the hour of adjournment ar rived at 1 o’clock. ition on the FOUR ©’CLOCK. The meeting assembled ugaiu at this hour, and was immediately calied to order by the t resident Mr. Baxeen read @ communication from the New Eug- land Silk Convention, which ontained a series of reeo- jutions—that the culture of silk was of prime importance —thut Americans were bound to foster at—that the rye- tein of State bounties way desirable, and would be « most eflective mode of bepefitting tne country—that that body do cordially opprove of the exertions. of the {American Instinnte to this end ‘This paper was disected to be filed among the popers of the body A series of lettera were read on subjects connect: ed with the society's ot jects, from persons in various parts of the United States, the most of them written by persons actively (ngoged in the culture of sik, and consequently of @ practical ond nectul kind, The first was from Ohio, onother trom Vermont ; ov hers from Lan- caster County ,'Penn.; Sullivan County, New Hempshire; Massechueetis; Beaver Co Penn ; Burlington, Vermont, and many more, all tending to remove any Teesovable doubt as to the pructics bility of cultivating silk in Ameri ca with as much success and profit asin any pert of the world. ‘The Paxsipen suggested that, as a good number of let- ters had been read, and as the gentieman felt a little tired, it would be well to revive the mtere tion of he forenoon, end for the purpose it, he subialtied 1oP thels lepectioe auuaples of Bleck end eclor- id that the supply of cocoons was twenueth of the consumption of growers would, to almost an indefi- nite extent, find a market for their raw material. A great iwh t is called Americen m: ° ed by China, Turkey, and Italy ; and he lately learned that a wen! gentleman of Glasgow bad commenced on an exten: cue the production of silk in Virgins, Which be intended to send to his manu- factory in Glasgow. These facts were furnished tobim by an extensive silk house in this city. Mr. Barren confirmed the ment made and told of the case of a silk house in New England, whose con- umption of native grown silk in the past year was bat $1000, whilst that of foreign amounted to $24,000, Mr. Hannison corroborated the above, and oertified, from experience, that the American grown silk would better price than foreign As to the question of protection he was not certain that it was or was not requisite, but hethought the thousand do! handed in that morning was a protection; & nd premiums of the Americon Institute w evertheless, they lacked a more etfvct ndjthat was public opin "They w public yoioe to be exercised in favor of hom - Jucts—th ted) a Little more Americeniem, and ble change s uccomplish pent Riven tO mk growin; he information of the Con nt a8 60 Cents, m8 was $2, ved that this discrepency in the duties, wax tok e of by Eng: lish exporters, by emi 4 preparing sil lawfully subject’ to the high duty, in such a way, by the use of a process, that raw sik of foreign growth, wi mitted every doy at the 60 cent duty, much to the detriment of the silk interest in this couniry Several members pursed the topic with o good deal of interest, all agreeing in the wisdom of bringing the mat ter before Congress, and procuring a change in the pre- sent defective state of the law, in relation to silk duties At the conclusion of this conversation, Mr. Barlow, one of the Vice Presidents, resumed the reading of the letters addressed by various friends of the cause throughout the several States, which conctnded the ression. The President having invited oli members of the Silk Convention, to meet and attend togetber the address on Silk, to be delivered at the Fair of the Institute—the Con- vention adjourned, Tue Nationa Jocxry Orus Racrs.—These races commenced Ls in Washington, The prospect 18 good fog much diversion during the wesent week, The ceurse is in excellent order, and the following stables have already arrived , viz.i—those of Col. Thompson, Major Doswell, Vir. Johnson, Mr. Pritchard, Mr. Watson, Mr. Puckett, Mr. Newby, Col. Duvall, Mr. Fields, Mr. Lowdenslager, and Mr. Rowlett: Col. Jobnson $s expected with Midas and Blue Dick. Ia the yurnber ot horses already on the course is Regent, the Colonel, Pryor, Kate Harris, Wilton Brown, Patsy, Anthony and others. Should the weather srove favorable, there will be a numerous company yn the course. Two splendid silver pitchers, ma- vuifactored by Mr, Robert Keyworth Was ng ton, are to be run for to-day, which probably ve one of the best days of this week’s amusement. Augusta, Gas (Correspondence of the Herald.) Avausta, Ga., Oct. 3rd, 1844. As your inimitable Herald evjoys a large circu- lation in this city, and throughout Georgia, as well as everywhere under the sun, I have deemed it necessary to drop you these few hastilywritten lines relative to the progress of events and remarkable Joings of the people at thistime. The greates “xcitement exists here among the people of both political parties. This day the whig pert here neld a large meeting, given to the gallant Robert Tombs, the whig candidate of the 8th distret. Five thousand citizens of both parties were pre- cent, ond a discussion ensued between Mr. Daw- on, Me. Cohen, Mr. Tombs, Mr. MeDuffie, Alexander H. Siephens. The questions were :— jlay— Polk— Dallas—Texas—-Coons—- Poreums — the Tarfl—Free Trade—Bank—Sub-Treasury— Disunion—Abolition— Slavery, &c. Whieh of the ratore gained the day, or obtained the beet argu. onte and the most votes, is difficult to determine -orgia, itis believed, will go for Clay and Co. yut, on the other hand, itis claimed for Polk an vexas. Time will tell—vext Monday, the 7th, be- dnathe tug of war; therefore, look out for he ews! Serious results are anticipated. The fare of Republic is truly in jeopardy. 0. P. Q. Mr. John Gough, the temperance lecturer, ad- iressed @ meeting at Bangor, on Friday jast.— Chree hundred tadies signed the pledge, and pre- sented Mr. Gough with a handsome book for him. self, and a milver cake basket for his wife, oe ® mark of their esteem and