The New York Herald Newspaper, October 19, 1844, Page 1

f¥]vo. X., No, 889-—Whole No. 3889. AT THE CORNER OF GRANDS At OF GRAND STREET “AND NTRANCE 111 Gaanp Brae: E: FASHIONABLE ESTABLISHMENT, hoi of Parisian Modes, Hats, Caps, ise wil alwaysbe found of the best selections oy oltre MRS. M. WILSON bexs to inform her friends and he public, What, she Js fo exhibit a rich and Jagant asscrtinent of Fall Hats, which she flarters herself willfiud worthy their ingpeetion "A few Imported late purcl for patterns, selling for less than cost. Country ‘Milliners, in search of patterns, would do well to eall previous th ‘On hand a choice assortment of Feathers, ‘eps, and Head Dres E ” own materials made up int weat style. MRS. M. WILSON, Moll 3 “Jot ‘Grand st., between Alien and Orebard, FRENC) ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS AND FEATHERS BRUN LAROSIERE & COURT, 116 William street, New York, are rececving by the Havre packets, Jheir assortinent of Fall Goods, which, for elegance, : they have no rival. All dealers aad judges in the above line, arg fovited to give them a call, and we will they wAll not leave the store withont expressing their adiira- tion of suel a heautiful stock. "They pledge thettsel ves that the Public will not be deceived with American ¥lowers for French, fs they have their house in Paris, Rue de ‘Tracy, No.6, and deal exclusively in Kreuch Flowers. of Ime. MAGAZIN DE MODE, ADAME D. Be RMA ioe i i E D. BEHRMAN, begs leave to inform M that her opening for ibe hee ae Ja Paris Hats, cape, lead Dresses, French Flowers, Feathers ‘and Ribbons, of the choiceat styles, (carefully selected by her Agents AL SUA, forrther a a a PARISIAN MILLINERY FORK LADIES TOILETS, 1 take place on Monday, the 7th October. Madam B. solicits the favor of an early call at her old establishment, Magazin de Mode, 60 Canal street. New York, Oxtober 3d, 1844. Nv: iC TO MILLINERS AND OTHERS—Selling off N below cost, the well seleated new and fashionable fall anc nek of Millinery Guods 01 descripti N street, ‘The above stock ats, of satin, velvet, silk, &c, &c., are made up of materials, and of the jatest, fall fashions; also, ab ut $00 pieces (all shades and colors) Kibbons, Flowers, Feathers Ke. ke. Ke., allof which must be sold, as Godfrey Cannot spare time to attend to the Division street business. ‘The house and store to Jet, with immediate poss no e m 018 1w*re J. SORTA & CO.’S FRENCH DYING ESTABLISHMENT, No. 490 Pearl Street. ‘HE SUBSCRIBER begs leave to state that he has made ad- ditioual improvaments to his factory, for the purpose of euabling. him’ to finish his work mom expeditiously, and in Maquer that he warrauts will give general satisfaction. “Ali kinds of Woolen, Cotton aud Silk goods Dyed or Cleansed in ghe real French sty! A ipiessare var low, shoald be a strong inducement We the laden: and gentlemen of this city and its vicinity, to pay "Cashmere, "Me jug aud Broché Shawls, gents Wearing Ap ‘manner. ba iF Brauch Ofices, for the accommodation of the public, are situated at No. 352 Be ’. 769th street, between 17th and"18¢h streets, F ead in Newark, commer of Broad street and Washington Place im =< CUTTING AND CURLING. WHAT is the ronson every ody is flocking to PHALON'S _ Fashionable Hair Dressing Saloon ? We can explain it His inimitable style of Hair Dreasing, giving an air of haut ton to the person, has deservedly won for him the reputation of being the first artist in the city. ma expense, introduced a new feature in the by keeping over 200 new brushes, used a Second time without cleaning, thus se: Curing to each of his customers a comfort, instead of a nuisance found in every shop. Call aud try the sysiem, which commends it itself Ladies and Gentlemen Sham, for Balls and Parties, ou the shortest A large assortment of Wigs an ye PHALON, _ol2 Imm 214 Broadway, opposite St. Paul’s, DOUBLE EXTRA ITALIAN HAIR WASH An infallible, sove- reign and celebrated eradicator of bead the shop of the inventor woprietor, 17 w, N. York. 'P, PUSSEDDU. N. B.—Orders'from the country will be promptly attended to, if addressed to. the Proprietor, enclosing the cash. He has no Agents Single wash in tie shop 25 cents—or $1 per bottle. mm , and Pak LODGINGS TWENTY-FIVE CENTS, ar THE NAG’S HEAD No.8 Banctay STREET, NEAR Broavway. ‘Subseriber har aad only ferspbet ot sserel folie call. from pavlie’ JAMES BYRNES. TO THE BOOT AND SHOE WEARING PUBLIC. WM. MADDEN, 293 Spring street, having enlarged his stock for the fall and winter trae, offers for sale a large and assortment of Boots and Shoes, made of the Is, which he flatters is as good, if'not superior to any in the city.’ His assortment consists of Ladies’ and miss- es’ Gaiter Boots, half Gaiters, Buskin Slips and Ties, gents’ Iéskin Boots and Shoes ; eoarse Boots for Water and Firemen, and youths’ Boots and Shoes, of all descripti. suitable for the merchant, mec! and lal For sale OF the above. stoek passed. and if thesm themsclves thot his w that they will leave his giving him a_call. ;, MADDEN. Spring ,betwoan Greenwich and Washington sts. 012 !m*in JACKSON, STACEY & SMITH, MASURACTUR hts AND IMPORTERS of Pen,'Pocket and Table Cy ty Gaiere: Files, Saws, Tools, No. 16 PLATT STREET. NOUVEAUTAS PARISIENNES, PARIS MILLINERY SER BLISHMENT 423 Breadway, \ BRTWEBN Ca LAND HOWARD STREETS, ay eer MADAM GODFREY & DAUGHTER, Reeves their sincere thanks to their patrons and the public weperally, for the liberal sapport, with which they have bees! favored, and assure them that they will hereafter exert themselves to enstre n eontinuance of theit patrounges the leave to muimounce that they have now apenened the WE 2 FASHIONS. jut impo PAK their esta- blishment, No. 423 Broadway, near Canal street, w be fouind au extensive assortinent of Parisian Satin, Silk, d Velvet Hats, Ribbous, Feathers, Flo Caps, Laces were, 5 ineral, of the first qualities and fuily call the attention of the i most elegant and exten- jew York public, at reasonable invited to call, andsee for them- Jurt reel ved oe cant ie France, selscted by their Agent, four N. B.—Counrry Milliners supplied, "his store will be closed on Saturdays. September, 14. wr . JEWS’ MESSI” “avi rof the’ World the proy heeve: falfil’ cover in chai potent ra Ens ies, and Milline latest style, to whieh they res ionable World, as compris tock ever presented to a ‘The Ladies are tfally i selyee, bafore purchasing else rom marriege supper of the Lam! fat (hives fal of marrow, and wines on the lees well refined are rea 7 \. aT ek gitig — the b h come to the marvin mb, eat and drt il N, B—Blow 4 ye the tram) Zion—sound the — « Bavior, Messiah.in come the second mecao, ve om bo mas i 0 your tauts, oh! Terael—assermb!e ye—the judgement C4 d the voghs shall be this ati in the Northern exchange, ewe Hall, No. 279 Blepeber hel on the Sabbath at halfpast ten, forenoon; half-past ee and seven o'clock im the evening, NEW YORK, SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 19, 1844. [From the Albany Evening Journal.) Unrecorded Passages in the Life of an Ameri- can Statesman, PASSAGE FIRST. “ You undergo too strict a paradox, Striving to make an ugly deed look fair.” « If thou wert the lion, the fox would beguile thee ; thou wert the lamb, the fox woud eat thee ry it pre rte the fox, the lion would suspect thee, when, peredventure, thou wert accused by the ass.” He sat alone, and long bent him o’er the talis- manic pages whereon 1s writ the history of the human heart. Litting, at last, a brow indelibly inscribed with calm and elevated thoughts and pure intent, and purpose firm as adamant, he spoke these words aloud :— “ But what the repining enemy commends, That breath fa a that praise,sole pure,transcends!” “Aye '!—‘that praise, sole pure, transcends’— such be it mine to gain, or let me nothing win!” Bui, now, a token from the outward world de- mands his notice. I have that to and me tospeak. soliloquised the solitaire, ‘what have 1 done that tus bad man should call me trend? Yet 1 will seek him, were it but to beard the lion in hus den!” They met, the incipient statesman and the mo- dern Machiaval. ** Needless preliminaries were unworthy ot us both,” said he who had solicitea the interview ; ‘‘iet us, then, at once approach the tue subject of our conversation.” Yet, though he had thus commenced, the long- accustomed diplomatist paused in inomenuary hesi- tation When he again spoke it was thus abruptly ‘* Habituated to a careiul and wide-spreading ob servance of the rising talents of my youvg country- men, the unequivocal manifestations you have already mad+ of strong natural ability and of great acquired superiority, have not, Fy may believe, escaped my notice. Having said thus inuch, you will not be surprised when | add, that | have, to: some time, been desirous of seeing these power: aided in their development by the essential advan- tage of propitious circumstances.” ““{ thank you,” was the simple reply of the young American; ‘* but I am well content to await the development of time, and to wiu my way to deserved distinction, by treading the same path, along which so many of my countrymen have toiled betore me.” “Chen you plead guilty te the charge of ambi- don!” exclaimed the first speaker. es!” but it 18 to that ambition which is the surest stimulus to lotty endeavor, and which seekr success only by such unequivocal means as may be, anbiushingiy, acknowleoged before the world.” “*{ perceive that you nave already divined the nature of the proposal 1t was my purpose to make you:—to come, then, at once, tu the point—you dre not ignorant of the proud triumph about to be secured by the political party with whose destinie: ny own 18 involved. 1t is these that | would ask you to sifare—they are mo longer doubtful, but ar fixed as they are brilllant—as all-engroseing ax ‘hey are either!—Enutie yourself to a participation in the honors that await us, by giving your ac- «nowledged sanction to our present measures, avo —your reward shall be my care!—refuse these ud- vances of Fortune, and you will doom yourselt tu years, it may be to an existence, of unconquerable insiguificance!”’ Tre whole form of the man to whom this lan- guage was addressed, seemed suddenly to dilate as (ney approached their conclusion. An angry flush crossed the bold brow of his companion, as he mei the fixed and silent gaze which was, tor some ume, the sole reply vouchsafed him. > “Sir,” said the youthtul patriot, at last, and in accents so singularly calm and clear as to lend au inexpreasible and electrifying siguificancy to his words, ‘Sir, you are for ence, signally at fault— ind it is because you possess no mental key to the cipher in which my character is inscribed in the volume of humanity!” And, with a scorn too lofty tor the alloy of anger, he turned from the insolent tempter. ns . % But without regarding this departing movement, the elder speaker returned to the charge! ‘ Ah! ] perceive! you are still a devotee to sentiment: WNICN Consttwte the usual political creed of very voung Republicans; a creed, of which the watch- words are ‘love of country,” ‘the good of the many,” and similar phrases; new all this is very well to talk about, as one means, among others, o! swaying the minds, or, what is more to the pur. pose, of directing the votes, of “ This changling crowd, this common fool,” we style ‘the People.” But the considerations in- dicated by phraseology like this, make but a very inconsiderable part, believe me, of the controling motives of those whose aim is power! You are somewhat surprised by these frank avowala, and J —I am not quite unprepared to find you entertain- ing your existing impressions—they were, terapo rarilyymy own! But we, all, soon learn to ex change these Utopian dreams for the more practical and practicable steachings of the utile. Trust me, he true interests of the country, to adopt the pa- triotic jargon of the day, are about as well cared tor by one political faction, as by another!—they do not, prevailingly, influence either, save in so much as their own interests are, thereby, tho bet- ter secured.” “Thave heard you,” replied his auditor, still in the same soul-thrilling clarion-tones, ‘ only that | might be the more fully persuaded that my senses donot deceive me. Hepa ly I do not yet dowbt the existence and immutability of Youth and Justice, nor the wisdom of those who consecrate themselves to the unflinching advocacy of both. But if there is one vice I scorn as more unutterably base than another, it is Hypocrisy! Know me, then, at once, and forever, your enemy! the untiring and ‘ungparing opponent of the principles you avow! Principles, said I? I would amend the phrase—of your political creed! From any betrayal of mine, as you doubtless before believed, this conversation will be sacred—but it is ended.” PASSAGE SECOND. “ And Night, with gentle step and melancholy, pane low through heaven ; with her comes Love the oly —’ The scene of our narration changed now, to a large and elegantly furnished drawing room—to the home of taste, of refinement, of hospitality and of beauty. In the midst of the apartment stood a young and beautiful woman, whose Juno-like majesty ot bearing was attempered by the most polished cour- tesy and the most exquis.te grace. Around her were grouped some of the wisest and best of the true hearted sons of our young Republic. The door of the drawing room opened, and the host advanced to tender a cordial welcome to,the illustrious subject of these sketches, The two gentlemen approached the lovely mis- trees of the mansion. ‘* My love, I have the plea- sure to present to you my companion du v re! Mr. C. has been so good as to come to us, irate of i Weal engagement bf ‘ “ You oblige us very sir !” said the lady, offerin, her hand with smiling urbanity to the ranger. “ shenld be grieved to lose the prea if any one of my nd’s Chosen friends—it will be so long before he can in welcome them to his heme.” And a shadow of sad. ness passed over the beaming face of the fair speoker, like the flitting cloud that suddenly vaila the brightness of asunny landscape. The reply of her guest was cha- racterised by the fascinating manner which ever lends an added charm to the magical felicity of his words. It served to recall a smile to those music-breathing lips ; ud, responding to the announcement of a servant, the '»‘y took his proffered arm and led the way to the dining Alas, evanescent as the perishing loveliness and fra- grance of flowers are the concentrated pleasures of a soene like this !—as well attempt to perpetuate the vaniah. ing beauties of these fair fleeting children of the dew, as to essay @ portraiture of the subtle powers that soften the severer lineaments of learning by a delicate drapery, #0 ling wita all the dazzling gems that wit = ey ring from the Golconda treasuie stores of gift- minds ! Luxuriating in the soul-entrancing sbendon of these arting hours; the friends prolonged the feast: and the ignant hostess, with intellect, in graceful union, linked to beauty, her sweet presence witnessing “ How divine a thing A woman may be made,” Kagering stilt seemed both to break the golden chain that circling bound the social and congeni She mo- tioned to depart, at last “ Will you not join us, before you go, my love, in one united round to @ bright hope of future and unbroken union here?” So spoke the host, “On hospitable thoughts intent.” The dark eyes of the fond wife glanced courteousl; around the board, and then rested with an expresason a mournful intelligence upon the face of him whore words had arrested her departing footsteps Bowing, she raised the brimmicg wine-cup to her quivering lip, and—she was gone ! “Are you not tempted to accompany your husband’s wanderings, Mre. ” asked the guex whose arrival we have seen welcomed with distinguishing cordiality when the convivial friends rejoined their charming hoe. @ blush faint ws the her before hueless > reiterated in an almost re proachfal tone," yet more imperative duties should alone detain me here, believe mo! ‘These are my Lome-lies t” “ waving her hand towards a trio of beeutifal children, just then circling towards them, twined togeth- er in a kind of playtul dans Tl routhful mother approached a sofa and begged her gvest te seat himself a moment near her. The enquiry you have made,” she added, ‘ emboldens meto prefer a request to you; but fer that I might not have had suificient courage to intrude it upon you.”. “Command me, madam, in an , Lentteat you!” exclaimed her polished auditor, with the most encouraging snavity; and then, extend.ng an inviting hand towords the lovely child who was, with a half tamid air, slow y approaching him, he addressed himself, wath unaffected interest, to the “ listening mood.” hay just whispered to me that you are the gen- way With to-morrow, in the ship, to pe!” cried the little girl, now fairly seated on the knee of her new acquaintanee. Sliding her dimpled fin- gers in the folda of us attire, the pretty prattler, reading, with quick instinet, the language of the kindly eyes to which her own were raised, unchecked, ran on with— “mamma told Edward and James and me all about it this morning —you and papa and another gentleman are going treaty with those naughty knglish!” y will, hereafter, be our friends, 1 hope, my daughter,” interposed the authority Cpe by the juve- nile #)eaker, upon the grand subject of her discou: “Oh, yes !—but you Ee. ir, they have behaved very, very budly,” persisted the youthiul advocate of her couu- try’s cause, shaking her Wavy curls with great solemni- ty. *<-Do you already talk s0 learnedly of making treaties, my litile dear? I should not have ihought you could Know any thing of such matters.” “No—it was James who could not remember the word! He is younger than I.” Oh, innocent childhoed !—such the sweet trustfulness of which Time, the betray er-teacher, so olten quickly robs thee! While her companion toyed smilingly with the yield: ing ripgleta of the child’s soft hair, the lady eagerly re+ sumed the conversation. “What | wish to say, Mr.C——, must be briefly told. Though we meet as strangers, | trust we shall part with feelings akin to triendship.” ‘he expressive smile by which these words were ac- companied, jected by one of «qual warmth and de licacy ; and w transitory rose-tiut again colored her cheek, the gentle speaker earnestly continued “Thave been much alarmed for some time respecting my buaband’s health—and it is of this that I would speak He bears up always against illness, with the force of a strong will; but this does not deceive me. I fear that when ke loses the care with which I have long endeavor. ed to guard this treasure, he will be, if possible, more neglectiul than ever of himself. Excuse me for dwelling upon this point—it is only tomake myselt intelligible— (tus has ever been my most avxious and increasing charge since I became a wife; and now, sir, | know not now to forego my accustomed watch—unless—.” she fal- tered, pausea. Her pew friend hastened to relieve her. “It yon will honor me so much, Madame, as to permit meto become, in some all degree, your substitute ip matter, during the absence of Mr. B—, I wall un. ingly regard the post I shall thus assume, as one of most sacred wuty.” ir, lightens my heart of a vast weight ‘mit me Ouly to beg you not to allow any- @ you and your friend. 1 know, I deepiy teel, that 4 am taking un iue aivantege of your guodness, but.-” Pray, do not, for one moment, entertain such an im pression” —protested the gentleman, with fervent sinceri- y.—!' beheve me, Madame, | am most ready to serve you; and I feel too much honored by your confidence to be burdened by executing your wishes, to the utmost ex- tent of my power. Indeed, by so doing, I shail but du charge a just debt of gratituae to friendship by which | 4m so much obliged as by that of Mr. B—, and, if you will permit me to claim it, of yourself.” “ The prayers and blessings ot a wife and mother will attend you,” was the murmured response; and tearful and upraised eyes attested the fultering words. There wasa briet silence, consecrated to ‘thoughts ak.” Then, recovering the semblance of calm- ness with a visible effurt, the fuir participator in this ra- pidly progressing dialogue, rose hurriedly, saying as she did 60, © your politeness, Mr. C——, has not only been seve:ely taxed by the mother, but also by her child ;” and she turned her still sorrowful eyes towards the cherub tace pillowea, in the calm sleep of innocence, upon t bosom of her guest. “ Forgive us both ; you shail be r lieved instantly,” added she, r.nging the bell as she spoke. Bi those Phang 8 ‘ms resigned the lovely light and tender Kiss passed her yet unsmitten 1d wi:hin the noble heart upon which that ro: dso confidingly rested, there was registered silent vow, of which the unconscious slumberer was at teast, in part, the subject. Methinks one of the glorious Sons of Light, with his wrial pinions, curtained the fuir scene, us passing, he transcribed that se-ret thought upon the lustrous peges ot his Recerd-bock ! PAssaGe THIRD. nas, Jaw dawns upon the world! Sharp force no more shall right the wrong, And grind the weak to crown the strong.” War's carnage flag is furl’d !” “ The fingers of the powers above, do tune The harmony of this peace.’ “ Bear on, bear nobly on ! ‘We have the blessed heaven in view, ° Whose rest shall soon be won.” They stood alone within the council-chamber, had that day witnessed the consummation of « dec iy which the worl! was advant: Save two ed all departed—the illustrious a drama. They, the twin hearted, other in pron — infotty triumph! on i ro ‘They moved not, spoke not, till the lust faint echo of voices and of footsteps could’ no more be heard ; then, grasping each other's hands, with raised their beaming eyes toward: ven, with a mutual expression of holy joy and fervent gratitude, which the et mop ihe) eamenc ot words would faintly speak. @ first sleep gu: feeling past, their 1 thoughts broke orth pi getty “ Yes, my friend, it is done !—Let me felicitate thee—let me felicitate myselt! Justice and Truth have won the hallowed palm !—diplomacy is prone before the all-con- quering wight of these, the bright enthroned !” “It is even so, thou matchless champion of the right and of thy country—of thy country and the right !—hap- pily in this one and indivisible !” “Aye !—so be it ever! And for thee-—thy country, ever grateful, ‘shall rise up and call thee blessed!’ and tuture eyes shall rejoice in the peaceful victory thy re- sistless arguments so largely helped us to achieve.”—— “Nay, not so !—your partial kindness vastly overrates my poor assistance. But let that rest !—henceforth be it ours, friend of my soul—be it ever ours, untarnished to preserve the names we have this day gained, as cham- pions of fair Liberty !” The light of kindled patriotism, the glow of high- wrought feeling, vanished from the face a him to whom this adjuration was addressed “ My fame,” he said, in solemn and deliberate accents, “if any such I have, must, henceforth, be in other keep ing than my own? my dutiesand my tasks on earth, alike are nearly end “What, what is that? what do you tell me, B——7” cried his companion, shuddering in the ugony of suddenly revo lutionized feeling, and again fervently grasping the hand oe momentarily, resigned, ‘are you, then, ill?—so ine” “Tam, indeed, most ill! yet not worse now than I’ve been long.” I but awaited this day's congluding work to yield me to my fate!” and gently disengs; bimeelf from the as that hee eae he Sram his pn upon his bosom and gazed, with a smile, upon the agitated features of bis trends ee nee “Why have you not told me this before? You have wronged our mutual bond!—Yet, you but harbor some baseless fantasy, dear B——! All this will pass away: we will seek advice——” “It would be worse than vain, my C——! well; the proof is here, within has, forever, chilled my heart! Let us rether has. return while yet 1 way. I have eccomplished my duty here, let me go home to die!” The harrowed brew end glistening eye of the tortnred auditor of these moving words, were not long permitted te tell of what his kindly heart endured, “No, no!” he exclaimed in cheerful tones, ‘‘you shall, indeed, hasten to your home, but it will be to cherish there the health this winter travel has impeired, and long to bless that home's inhabitants and our young land by love red still, ae I know it y breath of and life! What!—you forget your youth, my triend!”— “{ forget nothing, my de: and | would unitedly remember Death and this dwy'sgreat work! This treat: have I sealed with life! To thy country’s good the sacri- fice is offered up—e glorious har for so poor a gift! PASSAGE FOURTH. “ And lent what aid a brother would have lent. “ Prese’d crowd on crowd their panting way ; And with the joy-resound ing tramp, Rang out the million’s loud huzza!” * Tothe sick heart that doth but long For kindly looks to cheer it on, For tender acceuts that are gone.” It isnot mine, in lengthend phrase, to tell the unceasing watchfulness that smoothed the wane-tossed pillow of dis- ease—nor of the almost woman-gentleness that patiently upheld the tainting head and cheered the yet more faint- ing heart of a fast dying-triend Nor is it mine to recall the softening tones that breathed of hope and home and health—those low and modulated tones of the soul thrill- ing voice whose trumpet-notes were destined yet, by turns, to rouse, subdue, or awe, the hears of countless millions! ‘he hund that was to point the path of truth nds, ministered in sympathysing tenderness to the need of helpless suffering. That ever present pro- mise, from the first moment it was given, was well fulfil \doned, till Death fal task to precede the expiring i as should, at least, it the double shock of unexpect- ed wo, to the adorin rt from which ite idol must be tern! Delicacy withheld him from the presence of that despairing wife ; but proofs of truest sympathy spoke in om ge kindly deeds the instincts that noble nature prompted. Years rolled away! Time, if it could not brighten okens the verdant vy that early merit won, at least augmented a i Sey By 2 fern and true- champion it! Awensi cor quailed before his m "thtallen lance, and power was thralled by fear of that yet fer moral force, to which even vice must pay unwilling homage | Yet, though high honors multiplied, and the claims of nd private duty bound him to a far-off port, deeply aw the health and hopes that earlier manhood gave protusely to the work, “ Fond memory, faithful to her trust, Cail’d oft, in beauty, trom the dust,” the ideal presence of the still lamented f:iend of other days; apd with these chertenad visions, ever came re- membrahced of the unforgotten vow that had assumed the geardin watch of uuvbirusive, and yet ceaseless, friend«bip to the fatheriess! Well had that watch been kept! The “ white wing’d meas _ngers” of love, held all unbroken, the electric chain that binds far parted hearts in one ; and along the sunvy ths of childhood ond onward to the bourne of woman's tS trusts and high responsibilities, that hallowed guar- lian ceased not to protect the steps of that tuir, sleeping child. Nor did this shielding care reach her alone ; her glad companions in the fairy dance of youth, partook the care, the council and the aid that honorable manhood’s heart felt gratitude and boundless veneration stll repay. He had sought the civil furlough that hed never ouce relieved long years of wearing public toil. It was his purpose, eeeet and unpretendingly, to jour- ney through the broad and happy land his faithful servi- ces had helped to arch with the wide-reaching bow of hope and promise, and to canopy with the ever-shining stars that brightly blezon forth the undimmed glory of such deeds as his. But what the unolaiming statesman purposed, could not be! His proud name was too familiar and too dear to his admiring countrymen. Milhions bore him onward as a conqueror!—the con- queror of free hearts' Such triumphs as only @ voble and enlightened people grant, attended, every where, his coming ana departure, He accumulated the unwasting wealth that nought save worth can wia; and the up-reach- ing soul that tame could scaree content, was satisfied! At last, a city’s multitude welcomes his yielded presence, “That see-like crowd, Wave upon wave goes thundering on!” Loud acclamations high enthusiam greet him in his long retarded progr-ss towards Lis transient home.— The b.aming faces of tried friends environ him ; and smiling beauty crowns him with the amaranthine gar- land it is hersto wreath—the guerdon of the Patriot- Hero! But now, his thanks oft proffered and his gratitude ex- ‘awhile, to leave alike the homage of the rowd, the yet-more valued smiles of friendship and the admiring gozeof beauty. In melancholy musing lost, his solitary steps attain a distant mansion ; and he stan: lone, with folded arms and saddened brow, gazing long and silently upon a pic ture “ Aye!” ho breathes, at last, in faltering accents ‘ it is my friend himself!” and the tear that ficmest manhood may not blush to weep, swells from his heart and slowly courses down his ch “What murmur in the distance speaks, And like a whisper dies” The abstracted gazer turns. Before him stands the form of her who ever mourns the Dead! Reader! would you possess a friend like him we have sought to shadow forth? 4 hen seek to know the Patriot Sage of Ashland, the Hero of the West! Deserve his friendship, und you will secure it ! Great Firs in Lonpon, C. M.—We have been furmshed by a frieud with an extract from a letter containing the following particulars of a most dis- astrous fire, which took place in the town of Lon don, on the 7ch inst.: ‘*l have been up since two o’clock ata fire intown. It broke out last night, in rear of the house tormerly occupied by Mr. Cain, and continued to rage with uaabated tury, ull the whole of Dundas street was burned to the ground The fire also caught opposite Cain’s house, and burned all on that side of the st.,to the Hope hotel. Nothing isleft standing onthatside, but the Robin- son Hall hotel and the buildings belonging to Mathe- son & Co., as farup as Alexander, the confectioner. On the opposite side it turned at the corner house opposite Mr. Lawrason’s store, and degtroyed three houses leading up to Mr. Harris’, At dhe other end uf Dundas street it turned opposite the Hope hotel, and destroyed a row of houses, only stopping when there were no more to burn at that end of the street. A piquet of 50 men of the troops in garrison turned out to protect the property, and rendered most efficient service. The whole of the best shops in the town are leyel with the ground: Gray’s, Fal- coner’s, Moore’s, Dease’ Mansion House Hotel, Clan’s, Dickinson’s, Craig’s, Anderson’s, Mack’s, & .,&c. Mr. Lawrason’s house, as well as his store, were saved by great exertions. The Robin- son Hall Hotel was also saved, but the side on Dundas street was completely destroyed.—British Whig. Forts 1n Canapa.—In the New Brunswicker of the 24th ult, we read that the sum of £75,000 sterling has been voted by the Imperial Parliament towards that erection of military works at the Grand Falls in this Province, the sum being one- half the estimated amount Jor completing the works in question, which are to be ona very large and substantial scale. The most prompt measureshave been already taken by the Commissariat, for com- mencing these works, a contract having been en- tered into with Messrs. F. W. Hatheway, Leonard Coombes, and James E. Perley, for clearing 250 acres of ground on which the fortifications are to be erected, at £5 per acre, the contract to be com- pleted by the first day of November next. The Commissariat officers have also stated that 200 acres more will probably require to be cleared, after the completion of the present contract. The site selected tor this new military post is on the eastern side of the St. John, quite near to the Falls —one of the most commanding positions in these lower Colonies, the maintenance of which must be always a matter of the highest importance.— ‘The fortification at this point will cover aud pro- tect the proposed military road from the bend of Petitcodiae, which it is said will certainly be com- menced next year —Quebec Mercnry, 25th wit. Murper anp Orner Orrences on Sup Boarp.— Yesterday in U. S. Circuit Court, the Grand Jury returned the following indictment; Against Catharine Heweon, for wilfully drowning her infant child, by throwing it overboard on Long Island Sound, on the 30th of July. Trial 5th of November. — Against Silas P. Alden, master of the ship Bruce, for confining Brazilla McFadden, seaman, in the run of the ship seven months. Against the said Alden for forcibly setting on shore on Pioland Island, one of the Mahee isles, Daniel Durant, chief mate of the Bruce Against John H Covell, chief mate of the Bod- witch, for an assault on Thomas Hewes, one of the crew. _ Against Prince Harding, chief mate of the Nile, for an assault on John Boyd, one of the crew, in the port of Antwerp. ‘The three last named defendants are out on bail, under an order of the examining commissioner.— Boston Trans. Oct, 17. Weerern Rivers, &c.—We learn from the offi- cers of the steamer Lynx that several severe frosts hed fallen at St. Peters previous to her leaving, and that the weather during the past month had been quite cool in that vicinity. She reports 5 feet water in the channel on the Upper Mississippi be- tween Gatena and St. Peters, and 3 feet on the Rapids below Galena.— St. Lows Era, Oct. 8. c Mr. Knight, who left here some weeks since with a requisition from the Governor of this State to the Executive of New York, forthe arrest ot atconvicted wurderer named Bodd, returned yesterday, without having succeeded in his mis- sion, Boyd heving fled the country —St. Louis Reveille, Oct. 9. Accipent.—A. G. Sathern, a delegate on his re- turn from the Whig Convention at Baton Rouge was accidentally killed by the discharge of a can- non at Plaquemine, on the 8th i Iowa.—Before Iowa enters the Union as an [n- dependant State, the question as to boundary be- tween her and the State of Missouri should be defi nitely settled. This should not be left as on open question, and our senatars and representatives should resist her admission, till our northern boun- dary shall be fixed and recognized by Congress. Buriep mim Anive.—An Englishman named Thomas Glossop, while engaged in digging a well at Lewispori, Léa, on the 30th ult., was buried alive by the whole working above falling upgn him, The body was not got out until the 4th instant, hone death appeared to have occurred some time elore- Tur Toracco Cror.—lIntelligence from the up- per part of this State, represent the ae crop of tobacco to have been generally cut before the late frost ; and little or no damage is sustained from this cause. It is thought that the crop will be un- usually light, in consequence of avery large amount having been destroyed by the late freshet, and many planters having béen induced to cnange their crop a, MF of the article in other markets —St. Lowis Era, Oct. 7. { Sup Jonn R. Saippy.—This large and_beauti- ul ship, owned by Capt. Wm Skiddy, and others, of N York, sails today, for that port. She was visited yesterday by several hundred persons, who expressed the highest gratification atthe beauty of her finish, and her ample and magnificent equipments. She is fitted with every convenience fora first class packet ship, and wil) challenge comparison with the largest and the finest o} the New York liners. She was built by Messrs, McKay and Picket, is 175 feet long and 854 feet beam, and her custom house measurement is 980 tons, Her cabin is fin- whed with Lj ye elegance than thst of any ship which hes ever yet left our port in fact the whole construction snd finis cd ship fete ete the highee: credit on the artists an. uwochanics Who have employed upon her. —Newburyport et, [From the United states Gozette } General Convention of the Protestant Eple- copal Church in the U. 5. Tuvaspay, Oct. 17, 9} A. M. ‘The Convention attended divine service. Morning prayer was read by the Rev. Dr. Frex- aN, of Delaware, assisted by the Rev. Professor Oai.ay, who read the lessons. Housg oF Cugricat anp Lay Dervrigs. Rev. Dr. Wart, President, in the chair. Minutes read, amended, and approved. p The Rev. Dr. Burroveus, from the Committee on the State of the Church, made report. On mouon of the Kev. Mr. Forses, the report, without being read, was accepted, and ordered to be transmitted to the House of Bishops, with a re- quest, soliciting for the church the prayers and blessings of the Bishops, and their counsel, in a pastoral letter to the clergy and members of the church. The Rev. Dr. Hawxs, from the Committee on Elections, reported untavorably a8 to several ap- plications for leave of absence. Laid on the table. The Rev. Dr. Uproip, trum the Committee on Canons, reported a canon “of expenses of the Ge- neral Convention.” ‘This canon provides that each diocese shall contribute to the General Convention fund one dollar for each Presbytery resident there- in. It was passed. i Also, another canon, which was passed, as fol- low 4 _ Canon on the Effect of Suspension from the Min- istry upon Jurisdiction, Section I. In case of the suspension of Standing Committee of the dive: o! any bishop, the ch, suspended iy bishop may apply to any bishop burch to perform Episcopal duties witht , which duues be reported in writing to the convention of se at the annual meeting by the bishop periorm- “Of ministers removing from one diocese to another”—-which was laid on the table for the present i 3 fhe Rev. Dr. Urroup offered a resolution direct. ing the Committee on Canons to inquire into expe- diency of so amending Canon 1. ot 1838 as to in- clude among the presbyters entitled to a vote for a bishop, the protessors und tutors of some incorpo- rated callers and chaplains in the army and navy. Adopted. : The Rev Dr. Jarvis, from the committee on the General Theological Seminary, moved the house that the nomination of trustees of the sime, made by the committee, be concurred in. Adopted. The message fiom the House of Bishops, ap- proving of the nomination of the Rev. Cicero Ste- phens Hawks to the episcopate of Missouri, was called up, and after some debate, the house re- solved to concur in the said nomination, and to proceed to sign the tesumonial of the bishop elect forthwith. Adjourned till seven o’clock. Seven o’ciock, P. M. After the usual preliminary busimess, the Rev. Mr. Gook, ot Rhode Island, moved that the canon “On Missionary Bishops” be the order of the House for Friday morning, at 11 o’clock. . The House proceeded to sign the testimonial of the Bishop elect of Missouri, the Kev. Gicero Stephen Hawks. . he order of the House being the signing of the testimonial! of the Bishop Elect of Mississippi, the Rev. Francis L. Hawks, D. D. x JudgefCuampens, of Md., aiter afew remarkson the necessity of preserving unanimity in the church, offered a resolution, in substance, reterring the case back te the diocese of Mississippi. The Rev. Dr. Tyna seconded the mouon. The Hon. Mr. Memminek, of 8. U., proposed an additional resoluuon, providing for the reler- ence of all the documents in the case to the same diocese. “ Both resolutions were passed, with scarcely a mung voice. ; ays was received from the House of Bich- ops, informing that it had concurred in the canon passed by the House of Clerical and Lay Depuuies, nuded “On the Expenses of the General Conven- tion.” ; Also, of i's non-concurrence in the canon, passed in this House, ‘Of the effect of suspension from the ministry upon jurisdiction,” and asking the ap pointment of a Committee of Conterence. Refer red, on the part of this House, to the Committee on Canons. Also, of the passage of a canon “On Candidates for Orders.” Referred to the Committee, on Ca- nons. Adjourned till Friday morning at half-past nine o'clock. Personal Movements, Mr. Birney was seized with a rush of blood to the head while addressing « Boston meeting on Monday evening, which, savs the Chronicle, ‘threw his ideas (always so lucid and well ar- ranged) into confusion, and he was unable to go on with his speech.” The same paper expects he willbe out again this week. On Thursday evening last, Thomas Purdy, Sheriff of Bucks county, Pa., died at his residence in Southampton township. His disease is said to have been of an apoplectic character, and caused his death in afew hours after the attack. The Legislature of Vermont met on Thursday last. The Hon Andrew AiROY. was cleeted speaker of the House, F. F. Merrill, clerk. George Ashmun, of Springfield, has been nomi- nated as the whig candidate from the 6th Con- gressional district of Massachusetts, the present member, the Hon. Osmyn Baker, having declined a re-election. The Hon. D. D. Barnard, of Albany, will deliver the Introductory Address, and Mr. N. W. Coffin, of Boston, the Poem, betore the Boston Lyceum, on Thursday evening. Hon. George Sykes, of Burlington, has been no- minated for re-election to Congress by the locos of the 2d district—Burlington and Monmouth. The rumor that Anson Jones, the Houston can- didate, is elected President of the Republic, by a majority of from eight to thirteen hundred votes, 1s confirmed by late advices. O. A. Browngon, editor of the Boston Quarterly Review, is said to have joined the Catholic church. Col. Jacob G. Davies has been nominated as the democratic candidate for mayor of the City of Baltimore. The Woonsocket Patriot states that measures are to be taken by the Legislature of Rhode Island to liberate Gov. Dorr from prison, at its October session. Senator Barrow of Louisiana, has taken the bet of $5,000, offered by George H. Proffitt, on the the election of J. K. Polk. The abolitionists of the 8th district of Massachu- setts, have nominated Gen. Appleton Howe tor Congress, in , opposition to John Quincy Adams. Isaac H. Wright is the loco candidate for the same district. The Grand Jury of Philadelphia brought into cout two true bills, one against John G. Wat- mough, ex-member of Congress,for riot during the Southwark disturbances, and Lewis C. Levin, M C. elect from the Ist district, for misdemeanor in inciting to treason and riot! They will be tried probably next week. The Cincinnati papers announce the death of David Wade, Esq., one of the oldest members of the bar of that city. Hon. Simeon P. Colby died at his residence in Weare, N. H., on Thursday last. He attended court at Amherst, on Wednesday, and died of a disease of the heart, in two hours after reaching home. At the Democratic Convention holden in Andover on Tuesday last, George S. Boutwell, Exq., of Gro ton, was nominated asa candidate for Congress trom the 3d District of Lowell. Peter McOall, the new whig Mayor of Philadel phia, was installed into office on Tuesday. Gov. Cass has started on a three week’s tour in Indiana, for the purpose of contributing his aid to the promotion of the democratic cause in that State. Vice Admiral Sir Charles Adam, will leave Hali- fax for Bermuda on the 3d of November. Mr. Norton, first Puisne Judge of Demerara, is spoken of in the Demerara papers asthe probable successor to Mr. Bourne, in the Chief Judgeship of Newfoundland, Mr. Norton had suddenly left Demerara for England. The first member returned to the new Perliament in Canada, is George Sherwood, Esq., for the Bo- rough of Brockville. Commodore Moore, late of the Texan Navy, has arrived at New Orleans, having been acquitted by the Court Martial before which he was tried. Sevtence.—Thomas Barrett, convicted before the Supreme Court sitting at Worcester, of the murder of Mrs. Elizabeth Houghton, at Lunenbure, in February last, was on the 10:h inst , sentenced tobe hanged The day of the execution will be appointed by the Executive.—Boston Courier. Deatu or Mas. Cittxy.—Just as our paper was going to press this morning, we received a letter trom a friend, which says that “Mrs, Deborah P., widow Of the late Jonathan Cilley, died wt Tho- maston yesterday morning.— Portland drgws. “Washington. (Correspondence of the Herald ) Wasuineron, Oct. 16, 1844 Marriage—Grooms—Captains— Fashions—Fun. J. G. Benvert, Esg.,— The marriage of Mr. Wm. M. Merrick, son of the U. S. Senator, from Maryland, to the beantiful and accomplished Miss Mary Wickliffe, daughter of our worthy Postmaster General, took place last evening at eight o’clock. The house was crowded to overflowing. The Hon. Wm. Cost Johnson officiated as one of the groomsmen, the name of the others I could not as- certain. ; ‘The Misses Wickliffe officiated as bridesmaids They are certainly most beautiful; their dress was simple, but “beauty, when unadorned, is adorned the most.” Among the g ests were John Lorimer Graham, Erq., P. M., wife and daughters, of your city; B. ‘Levis, Esq, wile, daughters and son, of Phila- deiphia; Mr. Sloo, of Cincinnati, and maoy others. Suffice it to say there was a complete jam. The President and lady did not attend, for what reason you can imagine. The gullant Captain Newton was also present, and attracted more attention, and was more ad- mired, parucularly by the ladies, than any other guest. He is decidedly a splendid man, and, if the court martial had been composed of ladies, he would not now be remaining in suspense to know the decision of the President in his unfortunate case with the Missouri. A The Miss Browns are fitting up their house in splendid style Coleman will not, rely on it, ex- ceed them in good fare, good beds, or good “* tod- dies.” J know from experience, as I have patron- ized the bar too often not to be a judge. A tull de- scription I will give you by and by. Bally is still with them. Mr, Selby Parkes has opened a most splendid fancy store in Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9th and 10th streets. It excels anything of the kind that | have as yet seen south of New York. 1 would recommend all visiting Washington to call Wiese it as a curiosity, if they don’t wish to h hase. ne second cotillion party, come off at the Concert Hall, one door from Brower’s Hotel, last Thursday evening. It was decidedly one ot most splendid affairs of the kind | have for y witnesse¢. Miss D—— appeared to have many ad- mirere. A Lieut, R., of the U. S. Navy, appeared to be most admir. d by her The minagers, Meesrs. Stevens, Hewitt, Haliiday, McLaughlin, and others, deserve much credit. One of the most. distinguished evenaets now here, is Beau Hickman, of Baltimore. He is the gentleman, you recollect, who declined running a6 a candidate tor Vice Presidency on the ticket with Mr. Tyler. He travels allogether on “Talent.” He leaves in the morning it, as he says, **Talent” will (and I have no doubt of it) carry him. Beau has a letter for you, which he seye will be forwarded to you soon. Truly youre Rochester. [Correspondence of the Herald.) Rocuxsrer, Oct. 15, 1844. Great Political E:ecitement—Temper of the Politi- cians— Movements eof the Liberty Men—Prospects of Clay. Dear Bennetr:— ‘The election news trem Penneylvania, New Jer- sey, Ohio, and Georgia, has created a great ex- citement in this part of the country. All parties are astonished at the result. It seems as if the whigs would never become calm again; as to the locofocos, the poor fellows, they feel as if their case was hopeless. Their pockets are empty, their faces are long; and take them all in all, they are a pretty disconsolate looking set of human be- ings, but it serves them right; they were eo foolish as to bet that Shunk would get 10,000 or 15,000 ma- jority over Murki hey also bet that Omo and New Jersey would each of them elect a democratic Governor. They row feel as if it was useless to ry toelect James X. Polk or Silas Wright, and they have sto;ped betting entirely. 2 Yesterday | heard one of their most prominent men say that it was his opinion that Henry Clay would get the electoral vote of Pennsylvania.— You must say something to encourage them a little, for if they do not have acrnptiog to push them ahead again, they will not work hard enough to make the contest this fall exciting. ‘i As to the Liberty party, they are mad at Birney because he has accepted the nemination tendered to him by the locofocos of Michigan. They are turning into the whig ranks in large numbers. There isnot a day passes but what we hear of some prominent man of the Liberty party coming out against Birney and in faver of the whigs. My opinion is, that a majority of the abolitionists in this section of the country will go for the whig aomination for President and Governor. If this should be the case, Henry Clay and Millard Fill- more will get 15,000 majority this side of Cayuga bridge. Time will tell. This isa great country. I should write to you about something else, if politics were not the order of the day. Your paper was never in such agreat demand as it 18 now. The news-room is crowded every alternoon by men that are after the Herald. They look to your paper for correct news on all subjects. 1 shall write you again in a few da 8. Baurimore Races.—The races over the Canton Course commenced on Tuesday, and were well sttended. The sweepstakes for 3 years old, two mile heats, six subseribers, was won by Peyton R. Johnson. Two hundred subscription, half forfeit three colts forfeiting. P. R. Johnson's colt Victor, 1 1—time, 2 min. 12 eee., 2 min. 9 sec Thomas Doswell’s colt Tom Pain 2 dist. O. P. Hare’s colt 3 dist. Yesterduy, the first race for $200, two mile heats, was won by Samuel Laird’s Stanley Felipse, 311. James B. Kendall, Wm. Fields, 232. Time, 359; 3.55; 355. Nhe second race, for $100, mile hee's, was won by F. Thompson’s Kate Harris, at four neats, dis- tancing all the rest. Time, 153; 2; 2; 2 nghkreps! Fare 75,cents only to Poughkeepsie. ‘The steamer SWALLOW Capt. 4: Velenn, Monday 1605, and Wednesday, 18th. | ‘The steamer ALBAN Y,’Captain R. B: Macy, Tuesday, 17th, Thursday, 19h, at 6 o'clock, from Cort- landt street pier. Morning Line, at7 o'clock, from Barclay street pier, the PROY and EMPIRE, . 7” During the great Fair and Cattle Show, Tuesday, 17th, ednesday, 18th, and Thursday, 19th, will reduce the fare to 15 cents to and from Poughkeepsie aud New York. oo NEW YORK, ALBANY A” TROY STEAMBOAT F@R ALBANY AND TROY.—Mo eas from the foot of Barclay street, ra ate places. 4 au Captain 8. R. Roe, Monday, Wednes- at7 o'clock. Ry Captain A. Gorham, Toesday, There be a iny day Mor at Tolclock. oy sof Courtland street, direct. Frere ine TALLOW. Captain As MeLsen Monday, Weduesday and Friday be t 6 o'clock. The Stermer ALBANY » B. Macy, Tuesday, Choreday and Satu: % ., The Boats of this i, owing wo thear light drenahe of wa- er, are able at all times to pase the bars, and reach Albany and Troy io ample time to take the morutig train of eare for the tor west. “Bor amaze or freight, apply om board, or at the offen oo the aharete PEOPLE'S LINE JOATS— FOR. OF STEAMBOATS ALBANY ; pred — t, AY rome he 'Betamboat Flor bstwecs Ke nnd Liberty streets. t, KNICKERBOC and he Steam! KER, Cspaia A. PS. John, Monday, Wednesdi Tiday Fvenings ac 6 o'clock, "The Staamboat ROCHESTER, Captus ‘aa, on Cuesday, Tharsday and Saturday bvenings, lock. From the foot of Barclay street. at Intermediate Places. Me Steamboat NORTH AMERICA. Cartan KG. Crow seaden, Monday, Wednesday, Briday and Sunday Afternoons, at 5 o'eloel 3 DOLUMBIA, Captain William A. phe Hh a hy ee Saturday Afternoons, at Soltek Passengers taking either of the above ‘Albany 10 ainple time to take the Morning he east Of west. The. bonts are wew an new and elegant fare aurivalled re ford trusting a der from the Captain. H K.noply on board, oF to PC. . ‘Hines oil. arrive rains etuncialy are "4 OND. POR’ (Pr aTEn D NE om Pier No. tN Vince. eae oi Fie Seenmbont CINDERELLA, wil ran. ax follows, Daily, from May 20th to Oetobar ist, ut" Leaver New York at 9 aod it o'eloex, Te pouit POM. ‘ ‘ale Port Gaamond, mioutes to 2, and 12 minates to OA. My atl, and 655 P. wea New Brighton 03 8 and 10 A. M.; at 1M, Sond 7% (On Sunday—Leaves New York, oi 9 ond 1! A. Mi at 6 and Mc lpaare Cpr f samond i eins ta Md, > diet.) “Now Vouk dday 4, 94 mylh onras