The New York Herald Newspaper, October 20, 1844, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Sunday, October 20, 1844, ————————————————— No Steamer Yet. GG The Long Island Railroad train came in last evening~but no steamer yet. It has been very foggy down east, and the boat is either de- delayed by that fog, or is ashore. Only twelve passengers came in the train last evening, proba- bly on account of the storm. ‘We may have the news this morning, and if so an EXTRA HERALD will be issued at once. Political Movements in the City. © The political movements in the city are now in- teresting in the extreme. This interest pertains to all the parties, and particularly to the three great parties, embracing the “natives,” the whigs, and the democrats. The other two small parties, the abolitionists and “reformers,” are too minute at this election in this latitude to require much at- tention. To-morrow afternoon the “ natives” hold their first great mass meeting prior to the election, and @ great deal of interest hinges upon it, in conse- q tence of their singular position, and the great in- fluence thev may exercise onthe Presidential elec- toninthisState. They have nominated Congress. men, Senators and Members ef Assembly; and in consequence ot the critical position of the other two parties, it is probable that both will enter into the field for the purpose of bargaining with the “natives,” thereby giving that ticket an extraordi- narytriumph. To-morrow, as we have said, this mass meeting takes place, and we may expect a great dea! of curious movement—strange speeches— # ngul.r developments—and all sorts of interesting incidents. A meeting of the “ natives” was held in a private way at Military Hall on Friday even- ing, at which one of the speakers, from Phila- delphia, made a very curious speech on the subject of “nativeism.” The same and other speakers will appear on the “ native” platform to- morrow afternoon. Amongst the whigs several interesting move- ments are also onthe carpet. We perceive that the young ‘‘ Henry Clay associations,” as they are called, of ** Young America,” of the whig side, intend to hold a great mags meeting, to be followed by a grand procession on Wednesday, ut which we understand Caessius M. Clay, now in this city, will speak, together with Mr. Webster, Mr. Granger, and possibly some other important orators. These associations +t ‘* Young America” are composed of nearly two thousand young men who have never voted before this year. They have been but recently organized, and their pro- gress has been so rapid as to alarm the “old hunkers” ef the whigs, composed of those clubs under the Presidency of James N Reynolds. We understand that Reynolds and his particular clique have been endeavoring for some time past to pre- vent any mass meeting of the young whigs, for fear, if Mr Clay should be elected, that they might find especial favor and deprive the old cliques of their influence. These young whig asseciations have a reading room at Masonic Hall, where they have also commodious committee-rooms. They intend on Wednesday to get up a tremendous procession, comprising ten trades, all at work— @ great cavalcade of horews—and an imposing number of friends from different parts of the country They expect from Albany one thou- sind—from Boston one thousand—from Provi- dence one thousand—and floods of people from New Jersey, and all round about the coun- try. It is to be a demonstration of the strength, enthusiasm and majesty of ‘‘young Ame- rica,” of the whig stamp, in opposition to the old whig clique here who have been mismanaging things during the last sumnfer, and almost ruined the cause of Henry Clay. The papers in this city, such as the Tribune and F xpress won't notice this mighty movement, because they are entirely in the interest of Reynolds, and the old, rotten and cor- rupt whig clubs. We have no doubt the display on Wednesday willbe tremendous This ‘‘young America” possesses tact, energy and talent, and means to curry out its purposes, Another movement 1s under advisement amongst the democrats. We understand that they intend to hold a great “native” democratic meeting, very soon in the Park, composed of all those ‘‘ na- tives” formerly democrats, who supported the “na- tive” ticket last Spring. This branch of the “ na- tive” party still intend to support their own presi- dential candidate, Mr. Polk, and they intend to come out strong against the movement made by Miller, the ‘native’ candidate for Congress in the Third Ward, and all those who support him. This will be a very interesting movement in rela- tion to the Presidency, und the election in this city, and perhaps some of the premonitory symptoms of this sentiment may be discovered at the “ native” meeting to-morrow afternoon SenatortaL Canpipates.—The [several candi- dates for the Senate in this city are these—first, Mr. Santord, by the democrats—Hiram Ketchum by the whigs—and George Folsom by the “Natives.” The merits of these men are altogether different. Mr. Sanford is a very amiable man, son of a late Chancellor, but has no remarkable brilliancy of talent, although he would make a good locofoco when properly trained. Hiram Ketchum is well known as being one of the most bigotted, bitter, and narrow minded politicians that ever existed in this city; and Heaven koows that is extending the ground «f comparison to a tolerable extent. He is altogether the most unfit candidate which the whigs could put up. George Folsom, nominated by the “Natives,” isa very liberal minded person, a fine —more so than any of the politicians of the day. He would be an honor to the Senate of the State; and we trust that the liberal portion of the whigs and of every other party, will take this into consideration and abandon such a narrow minded, viuegar-cruet sort of a man a3 Hiram Ketchum. Saati Potato Movements ~Thurlow Weed is very busy, we understand, endeavoring to ¢ fleet a usion between the abolitionists avd the whige in the interior of the State, so as to strengthen the Clay electoral ticket. Thurlow can accomplish this in oo other way than that which we have for merly pointed out to him, aod that is by abandon- ing )n every abolition county the whig ticket, tro top to bottom, and adepting the abolition candi. dates. By this means Thurlow may get filteen thousand votes for Mr Ciay. Another operation ia also on toot by Thurlow aud Greeley—that is, to Sain over the Irish repealers through the agency of Governor Seward. It seems they have em ployed an Irishman by the name of Neagle to elec tioneer throngh the Siate for the purpose of catch ing his countrymen. The best way to accompliet that would be to persuade the Irish that the why electoral ticket means to give its voles for Davie O'Connell tor the Presidency. There then migh be some chance. As it is—bah! Reronms Wantep.—We want a reform of the gs monopoly—we want a reform of the police—we want a reform of the post office department, and « reduction of postage—we want a reform of the op pressive and ridicalous militia lawe—and a variety of other reforms. Il any party were to avow itse) for those reforms it would triamph. If the ‘ne tives” would come forth boldly and pledge them selves to those reforms, they would gaia a vast ar cession of strength. Srorm.—Between twelve and one o'clock yester- day morning, this city was visited with a pretty heavy etorm, ac of rain and us vivi her to have noticed. The wind, which was ensterly just previous, changed tothe west. There was another burst about five, but not quite so violent. News from Kurope, Owing to the non-appearance of the Acadia, de- tained probably by fog, two or three of our packets have arrived with a little later news from Europe. We suppose that our parcels by the steamer will reach us ut an early hour this morning. The packet ships Baltimore, Funk, from Havre ; Hendrick Hadson, Moore, from London; Europe, Farber, from Liverpool ; and Prince Albert, Sebor, trom London, arrived yesterday with advices from Havre of the 18th, and London of the 21st ult., two days later than previously received. No change in Cotton. Money market very easy. The Queen was still in Scotland. The French funds had improved considerably fby reason of the treaty of peace with Morocco. ~ Camille Perier, a peer of France, died on the 1th. The Ville de Lyons, hence, arrived at Havre on the 16:h. England. The Madrid journals of Sept. 10th, say that in some of the provinces, the Carlist party had recei- ved large majorities in the elections. A Vienna letter says the government had given permission to a company to establish e central rail road in Hungary. A great number of distinguished perrons went on the 16h ult. at Neuilly to offer the King their congratulations on the conclusion of the peace with Morocco, A letter from Constantia of the 4h September, savs, the immigration ot the tribes trom the agjoin= ing territories uoder the Bev of Tunis, continued. They could now reckon 3000 tents of the tribe of Meyargina. Thrir emigration was caused by le- vies upon them fer the Bey’s regular troops. The Duke D’Aumal» had taken every precaution to prevent ap irruption in their relations with Tunis. Two hnedred and filty Haracta hor emen had been surprised while making a razzia vpon the Achachs. The tribe had been punished by a fine of 5000 tr. ‘Tue Visit or THe King of THR FreNncn To THIS Counrey —The French steam vessel of war Cat- man, C pt. Dieudonne, arrived on Tuesday from Cherbourg, aud came into harbor, with despatches, of which Baron de la Ronciere Lenoury was the bearer, relative to the near approaching visit of the King of the French to this rene One was trom Admiral de la Suixse, to Admiral Sir Charles Row ley, requesting accommodation in this barbor for the steam squadroa which is to escort the king to this port. ‘Lhe baron proceeded to London on his arrival, and came back on Wednesday, when the Caiman returned to Cherbourg. The Caiman is a veesel of 1100 tons, with an engine cf 250 horse power. Franee. Marshal! Bageaud had returned to Algiers, where he was received with great enthusiam. Louis Philippe sent the following letter to him :— “My Deak MaksHaL —It is with lively and profound emotion that I congratulate you on the brilliant exploits which you h ust added to all those which huve made our flag ilins'rions. The noble resolution you took to fight the battle of Isly with an army so disproportioned in Dumber to that which you attacked, has produced in the minds of our brave soidicrs the sensation which I ex- perienced, on learning It “Lhave felt that this vppeal to Freneh soldiers must have rendered hem invincible, and they were sv, Be my organ, my Aear,dear Marsha',with them Tell them it is in the uame ef France, as well a3 my own, that Ia k yon to offer the brave army, which you led so gloriously to vic- tory, the expres onal gratitude, and of the ad- miration excited by its valor and deyotedness, Receive, my dear Marshal, the assurance of all the sentiment which will ever be feit toward yon, by your affectionate “LOUIS PHILIPPE.” Captain Aufray, of the Spahis, had died of wouuds recrived at the battle of Isly. The King, by an ordinance of the 18th inst., con- ferred on Marshal Bugeaud, Governor-General of the French possessions in Algeria, the title of ** Duke of Isly.’” France avo Sarpinia.—A letter from Turin, in the Augsburgh Gazette, says:—‘‘The treaty of commerce concluded between France and our government, although ratified, may not be execu- ted. Our court had at first complained that the duration of the treaty had been diminished to two vears; now it brings forward another grievance By the terms of the treaty of August, 1842, fruits unporied from Sardinia into France were to obtain a diminution of customs duty of 25 percent. The principality of Monaco, which imports 200,000/. worth of oranges and lemons a year into France, has proposed to the eabiuet of the Tulleries to ad- mit into her ports French vessels free of all duties, provided she was allowed to enjoy the same ad- vantages #s Sardinia. This proposition was agreed to bythe Freach government, Our cabinet pre- teods that this arrangement is prejudicial to the commercial interests of Piedmont. Notes have been exchanged between the two governments, and ours threatens to regard the treaty as null if the treaty made with Monaco be not broken off.” Spain, s Our accounts from Madrid are of the 13th inst. Cabinet councils were frequently held, and it ap- pears that the Ministry had determined to present uself unmodified to the Cortes. The Gazette publishes a Ministerial order suppressing the extra- ordinary authority granted to the Inspectors and Captains-General at the period of the national rising. The three per cents. were done at 27} at 60 days ; the five per cents at 204 4160 days; the floating debt at 63 for cash, and 63g at 60 days; and the coupons, at 25] for cash. Austria, Averrtan Commence.—Vienna, Sept. 7.—The majority of the great proprietors of this capital proposed to present to His Majesty a memorial praying for the reduction of the import duty on raw cotton, The duty is] florin 40 kreutzers per cent, and therefore ont of all proportion to the price of cotton, since its fall of more than 50 per cent; and is is felt the more oppressive, inasmuch as there has been an important redaction of the duty on cotton yarn. However, in compliance with the wish of the President ot the Court Cham- ber, the manufacturers have relinquished the in- tention of presenting; and they have received the most positive assurance that a reduction of the duty on raw cotton has been proposed by the Court Chamber, nd will, theretore, be carried into effect. —Allgemeine Preussische Zeitung. Markets. Loxpon Money Manket, Sept 21, P.M —The English stocks have been steady \o-day, with a fair amount of business The Government broker still continues bis purchases on behalf of the savings’ banks to the exteat of about £6,000 daily. Cunsols, al- though rarher flat in the early part of the morning, left off firm a: 99f to 2 fur money and wt 994 to J for the account; Bank Stock i» quoted ut 206 10 204; Excn: quer Bills, 743 to 76s. prem ; ludia Stock, 284 to 285; and India Bonds, 92 to 94 premium. Livenroon Conn Manxer, Sept. 20 —We have had a fair sa ¢ for old whvat since Tnesday, at full prices. A cargo of Stettin, just arrived, has been sold at 64 8d. per70 Ibe, leas the present duty of 208 per qr Not much new Irish wheat has arrived. The tarmers were offering their new sample, at Warrington, on Wednesday, pretty freely, red at 6. 61 to 6s. 91 and white at7s, per 701bs. “he arrivals from Canada this season, up to this date, consist of 18,082 quarters of wheat, 6 995 quarters of pea e, 1,553 quaciers ot barley, 911 lo of oatmeal, and 190,321 bbls of flour Trave, Liverroo —The advices received sioce our rom all parts abroadtwith whict we nave ci , have heen important, and generally of acharacter very satisinctory, inusmuch'ae from present appearance # We may expect a continued good export de- mand tor manufactured goods with a better chance of re- muneration to the shipper than for a considerable time past Inthe import trade wecan notice no improvemyn: xeneraily, sndonce more we heve to report @ very gloomy market frcotton The secounts from Americe, io reference to the crop areso universally in favor of the largest yield that however been produced, that specula jon bus not bees thonght of and manufacturers, pressed by an eager desire to renlise on he part of holders, huve madetheir purchases this week at prices 141. and oc. cassionaily 4d per lb below the rates current a fortnight ago, whilet it may still be quoted asa remarkable tact that the spinners have token Jess from this market for consumption this year than they did during the corres- ponding period in 1843. Panis, Sept. 19-P M—The thee percents clored on the Paris Bourse on Thursday at Sif 850; the five per sents at 119, 10¢ ; Orleans Sharer, 998 7d ; Ronen, 995); Havre Todt; Avignon 766f; Strasburg 260f ; Versailles (ight bank) S86f , ditto (left bank), 257) 50c; Spanixh Actives, 82f; ditto three per cents, 844; Passives, ¢f New Deferred Stock 8} Trautan Orera.— We are intormed that it is very probable that the Italian Opera will commence some time in November at Niblo’s Theatre,which has been fitted up by Mr. Corbyn, formerly the master-spirit of the Olympic, in all the details of management, and who is in all respects qualifieo for that work. Disprow’s Rinine Scuoor —We refer our read- ers to the advertisement in reference to Disbrow’s riding school. We anderstand that he hes twelve or fifteen well-trained horses, an elegant es tablishment, and good attendance. His charges ire for those who go out in the morning, $1 50 for «lady, $1 for a gentleman—in the afternoon filty rents extra, Tue Garat Foor Raceover tHe Beacon Course —John Rovs, the Indian, was within a few yards Ht completing his eleventh mile, in about one hour and three minutes, when he fell; caused by some person following him and treading on his heel. There is no truth whatever in the report of Gilderslee Ines. ceived files of letters and papers from Valparaiso by the Robin Hood, at Boston. She sailedon the 29th of July. . Lima was under martial law. Much enthusiasm existed in favor of Elias, and a decided oppesition against Biranca. The city of Lima had been for- tified, all the entrances to it guarded, and all the men were under arms, not excepting the Judges of the Courts. Eichenique, one of Biranea’s gene- rals, approached within a league of the city, but finding such strong opposition, he retired. We annex a letter from a correspondent. If the report of the conduct of the captain of the Philip Hone be strictly true, he ought not to have com- mand of another vessel—not even a mud-scow. Varranaiso, July 27, 1844, Dean Sin :— I take the liberty to write you, accom; ig my let- ter with a report of a dinner which came off here on the glocions 4th. Isend herewith a newspaper containing ‘ull particulars. 1 would like to cell your attention to the disgraceful conduct of the master of an American vessel on this coast. The brig Philip Hone, of your port, which left here about a month ago, passed a vessel bottom up at sea, and iv spite of the solicitations of his mate and passen- gers, the captain refused to bear down and ascertain her name—conduct the more culpable, that he was aware that the Empress, an American vessel, was long over- due, and that a great deal of uneasiness was telt here ther. You cen satisfy yourself of the truth of this statement by applying to Mr.H—r, who came home passenger inher The Chilian government, with great promptitude, as soon as they of it, sent out a man of war totryand pick up any oue on the wreck, but she must have sunk, for although they cruised about the place where the captain of the P. Hone reported her, no- thing more could be seen of her. Business at Valparaiso was very dull—money scarce, the Government having most of that col- lected for duties in their chests. New Jersey Election. 1844, | Official. m: Abo. Whig. vim, Abo. Full seturns... 67 33,3" 31,04 69 31,054 Whig maj.. 2,317 1,368 Whig loss in fc 5 Porat vote in Wait. eee eee TA38 oo 180 64,385 10,753 Daroer or Ciuns.—Are the wealthy, peaceably disposed, and respectable men of both parties in this city, aware of what they are doing in throw- ing away their money in support of those fighting clubs about town? A more suicidal policy for the peace of society and the safety of this city could not be imagined, and never was adopted, by any setof party leaders, than the establishment of these clubs. As matters are now proceeding, they will either by accident or design, set fire to the city, Create mobs, and insurrection. Only look at the terrible state of the city during the past week! On one evening several serious rows and street fights took place, and one of the hotels was in imminent danger tof total ‘destruction by burning down to the ground. Such are the fruits of the conduct of our monied men throwing away their money in this foolish and disgraceful manner. Oxy» Noan In THE Figtp —Old Noah, of whom we have heard but little of late, has, it seems, start- ed into the fieldagain. He has “cut” politics, and now betakes himself to the old subject of the re- storation of the “chosen people.” He proposes to give a lecture on religion, eternity, the age of thr world, the end of all things, the interpzetation of the prophecis, the gathering in of the tribes, and their triumphant return to the Holy City. He en- ters, in fact, into the field of controversy with the Millerites, the Mormonites, and Margaret Bishop. Margaret believes that the “‘end” has indeed come —that the “time” is past—and that some morning betore sun-rise the bridegroom will be seen in the clouds, when people least expect him. Noah’s views on all these points will be rather curious. He is now in his proper vocation, and we must give him a little attention. Pepestrian Matcnes.—Upon reference to the columns of our papers fer the last few days past, there have been various rumors of other pedestrian matches about to come off, all arising out of the great match of Wednesday last. John Barlow, anxious to have another opportunity of testing his powers before he returned to England, is ued a challenge to any native American to contest with him a match for ten miles, with the hope of Gil- dersleeve accepting the challenge, and last even- ing was appointed for settling the matter at the Second Ward Hotel, Nassau street, according to notice. About nine o’clock the matter was brought forward. Mr. E. Jones, the worthy host, said, that he was empowered to make the necessa- ty deposit on behalf of John Barlow, to ran ten miles over the Centreville Course, Long Island The reason this ground was selected was, that it being further from the city there was not that like- lihood of such a mob to break in upon the ar- rangements of the day, as there was on Wednesday at the Beacon Course, to the great danger of every respectable person present; and, further, that there all parties would have an opportunity of seeing the sport at a much more reason- able cost. Mr. Browning, on behalf of John Gildersleeve said, that he was em- powered to make a-match of 11 to 15 miles for $1,000 to $5,000 to come off over the Beacon Course ; not but that he thought a match would not be objected to over the same ground for ten miles. Mr. Jones said, he was not empowered to agree to the match coming off over any other ground than the one he mentioned. Mr. Browning, then said, the matter is at an end; for Mr. Gilder- sleeve has directed me to say that he will not run over any other ground. The gentleman then with- drew. Several parties present were loud in their commendations of the exertions of Gildersleeve on the late occasion, and expressed their readiness to subscribe to a handsome testimonial to be pre- sented to him in honor of his native land, to which he was an ornament, among the foremost of which was the worthy host himself. There is little doub: but that something handsome will be done for this enterprising, painstaking, and deserving young man. Tue Miuitia.—There will bea great turn out of the militia to-morrow, comprising both the Joaf- ers and the regulars. Let the public see and judge for themselves. There is nothing of which we so much approve as the uniform militia of this city Tne volunteer uniform companies are an honor to the city, and to the highly respectable young men who compose them. In appearance, discipline, and soldierly bearing, they would contrast not un- tavorably with some of the regular European regi- ments. But nothing is so ridiculous or so much a burlesque, on everything like military organiza- tion, as the “loafer militia.” The whole thing is absurd. The system is used only by a few indi- viduals to give them a little consequence, and by the imposition of fines, to obtain the means of guz ling at the expense of mechanics and professional ‘men, who are worried into payment of these un- just demands. Some effort should, we trust, be made to abolish this oppressive humbug nex: month, Bank Nores oF ornen Se, —Does the com munity know that there exists on the statnte-book of this State a law inflicting a penalty of $50 on all those who circulate as money the smali notes o! other States? We are informed by a Jegal gentle man that this is the case—that this law is now in operation—and that every person who becomes an agent for banks im other States, and attemptsto cir- culate their paper here, or redeems it for the pur pose of circulation, is liable to a fine of $50 tor each offence. Let it be tried and carried out. Tue Cavorr Cask.—We give a part ef an accu ratereport of Mr. Wood’s argument in this case before the Chancellor, on Thursday last, in thir day’s Herald. Wastaan Watenrs.—The navigation of the Mis- souri has become indeed very difficult trom the pres: nt tow stage of the water. The Admisal, do three feet scant on a oe coe Ivferesrine yuon Vatranaiso.—We have re-] Great Ploughing and Spading Slateh at Fordham. After two postponemients on account of the weather, the great ploughing match under the eus- pices of the American Iustitute, came off yesterday at Fordham. Although several hundreds of spec- tators were assembled to witness it, there probably would have been many more, had it not been tor the uncertain appearance of the morning and pre- vious disappointments; the day, however, turned out beautiful, and all on the ground appeared to en- joy the scene to the fullest extent. The plot chosen for this trial of skill between the sturdy sons of the soil, was a large field containing some eight or ten acres belonging te the Rev. Mr. Powell, and lying @ quarter of a mile from she rail- road. Nothing could be better suited for the pur- pose; the surface was even, the soil a rich deep loam in the lea state, and without any obstacles in the shape of inequalities, stones, or any of those remains which commonly abound in newly reclaim- edeoil. A fine view was obtained, too, from a gentle eminence at one end of the park, from whence the eye could take in all the teams at a look, without a change of position. As is usual on such occasions, a good deal of time passed in preliminary regulations, and it was nearly one o’clock ere the competitors in the spading match fell into their places. In this case ‘here were six candidates for the prizes offered, which were as follows:—* For the best 9 are of ground twenty feet long and ten feet wide, silve! cup, value eight dollars; second best, silver medal, third best, diploma.” On the word belng given to start, each man delved his epade in the earth with the force of Hercules, and :t was evident that nothing that s'rength could do would be left un- done by any of thesix. Much animation was ex- cited inthe lookers-en, who were with difficulty kept back from tramping on the upturned sods. Io. genious speculations, and crafty conjecture te who should be the victor, abounded on all sides as the work went bravely on; whilst in some cases the personal friends and cronies of the spademen were seen to sit, kneel, and go on all fours to take a more protound and searching view of the pro- gress of their favorite. It 18 sufficient here to add that the work was done well, and in a shorter time, in one or two cases, than was calculated. On the amount of the award of the Judges in the evening, we ascertained it 'o be as followe:— First premium to Joseph Lodge, time, 20 minutes. Second do. to William P ig¢. time, 30 minutes. Third do. to Mathew Roach, time 34 minutes. Immediately after the conclusion of the spading, the teamsentered for the ploughing match were ordered to fallin, which was promptly ad GU) by no less than ten merry ploughmen, ‘‘who whistled grpnse in, anticipation of hi Eleven competi- o’erthe lea,” to break triumph, each and all of tors haa entered their names, but one withdrew, leaving the number at ten, six of whose teamsot caitle were oxen and four horses. The conditions were— “For the best ploughing, performed in one hour on one eighth ofan acre of gieensward, a silver cup, value eight dollars, Second best silver medal. Third best diploma” The list of the names and the order in which the ground was allotted to them stood thus :— No, 1. Matthew Ray, West Farm, Westchester county, atpair of horses. * 2, John Savage, @ place, a pair of oxen. ung, Wertchester county, do. “4 ge Farms, do do. “ 6. LewisG.M , Fordham, do do. “ 6, Oliver Cromwell, do do do “7 ~ (withdrawn,) “8. Henry Moore, Ithaca, Tompkins county, horses. “ 9 Chas Rathgate, jr., Morrisiana, W.co. do, «40. Jeremiah Tiers, Younkers, do oxen. “LL. Cornelius Bergen, Brooklyn, Kings co., horses. During the contest, which was over in an incre- dibly short epace of time, a capital opportunity war presented of comparing the merits of horses with those of oxen or plough cattle. The comparison, upon the whole was in favor of the latter, their superior steadiness and uniformity ot motion being quite apparent, that is in those cases in which they were well trained; but without this training they are decidedly too green to compete with the innate sagacity of the horse. Asto speed, the complaint often made about the sluggishness of oxen weuld, from the result of the present contest, appearto be unfounded, tor we find that the task was accomplished in the shortest time by oxen, and that the longest time by a good deal, was taken by horses. Owing to the aety of the soil, and the late rain, the ecores lay well upand compactly together, the ploughs were never throwngout, and the work appeared toso much the better advantage. indeed except in one or two cases, it was done creditably, and in four or five of a highly meritorious charac- ter. As in the spading match, emulation war strong at work, and lent its influence to the lookers on, who really appeared as much, if not more con- cerned in the termination of the contest than the principals ; and there is room for conjecture that, had it not been for the active supervision of Mr. Ellison, of Connecticut, who was Marshal for the day—there would bave been other animals besides quadrupeds buckled to the harness. _ Nothing requiring a particular notice occurred during the performance of the work, which was performed in even Jess time than was expected, the candidates dropping out in the following order : No. 4 first, 9 second, 11 third, 6 fourth, 2, 3 and 10 nearly together fifth; No. 8 sixth, Ne. 1 seventh, No. 5 last. As soonas all had got done, the committee and judges took their places on a commodious plat- lorm erected for the purpose in the field, whither the spectators repaired, and were addressed by Mr Meigs in his usual, clear and manly way, in the conclusion of whose address the announcement was made, that the Judges would announce their decision at Berrian’s Hotel, which accordingly place about 5 o'clock, as follows: remium jof silver-cup to John Ray, Morrisiana, ‘estchester county. Second do, sliver medal to Moses Rogers of West Farms, Westchester county. Third do. diploma to Mathew Ray, West Farm, do. In a short time afterthe award was pronounced, the train came up,and put a stop to numerous good but short speeches, pithy sayings, and good hu- mored discussions which were going on, and which promised to yield almost as much enjoy- ment the movements in the field, if that were possible. The premiums will be paid on Monday in the repository of the American Institute. First Mi.uenism—Manvness—Misery.—A singular and somewhat painful scene took place yesterday after- noon at the chapel of the second advent people, at the corner of Christie and Delancey streets. It ap- peara, that during the past week, there have been prayer meetings held in this place, at which fe- males principally attended, headed by a few “brothers” of the society. Yesterday, when they were in one of their most fervent prayers, and amidst the most pious respons.s, there entered a stout, good looking man, in his shirt sleeves, cap on head, and with a most gloomy cast of counte- nance, in which pity aud anger were strongly blended, who cast his eyes around, and walking uy to about the centre of the building, laid his hano upon the shoulder of a respectable looking temale, who was on her knees sighing most piteously She turned up her countenance to him, and in it might be seen the remains of a most beautitul crea- ure, evidently mnch worn by thought and apxiety The male party desired her to rise and g: home, when after a moment’s thought, sh- ‘rose, and was about to remonstrate with her listurber, whén he in no very gentle manner, wit! his toot, propelied her forward, exclaiming ‘ I fing ( must teach you ina different way of your toe tn leaving your infant children and home to fo! low this humbuggery ;” to which she merely lifted her eyes upwards, and went towards the door. In the meanwhile some six or eight great lubberly lazy fellows, who were on their knees beneath the wilpit, got up and rose their hands and eyes hea venward, exclaiming~-“* O Lord, how thy servant is panished tor thy sake ;”—* O Lord, open thou his eyes to his wrong doing, and make him know thy presence is fast approachin at the same time not one of them stepped forward to preven! any farther violence in case it was attempted. Bi he tndividual appeared to have gained hie object, and tollowed the female ; immediately afterward some of the others came out, exclaiming to a nun ber of persons around the door, ‘ That man ha: tst been kicking his wite outof the House of the Lord,” evidently with the intent of exciting thos vutside against the man. The firet party allnded to immediately turned round and suid, * Yes, and | will kick every one of you that darer intertere, from one end ot the street to the other—you vile set of imposters and scoun drels, who get a parcel ef females around you that you may fatten on what they bring you, to the ne glect of their children and their homes ;” at the same time raising a fist that evidently deterred them from all farther interference on their parts. The man and wife, which it appeared they were, sroceeded together expostulating with each other ; she praying the Lord to open his eyes to the awfu situation he was in, and he commanding her t attend her home and her children, saying, ‘I have wried every fair means possible with you, 1 mus aow try other means.” It appeared that this poo: creature had been away fiom home every day fo: the past week, or ten days at one place or the other at prayer meetings, preparing for “ the great Ce by ih eo of Miller may a now clone at hand, is is a specimen of what every day is occurring amidst the deluded followers of this charlatan. Curaeea. (Correspondence of the Herald.) General, and in Hayti in Particular. Curacoa, Get. 2, 1844, Since my last we have had a Dominican man-of- war schooner here from the city of St. Domingo, which arrived on the 24th ult. and sailed the 29th. She came down to convoy the Cleopatra schooner, alse one of their government vessels, but much in- jured owing to service ; the former was built in Baltimore, and was known there as the Romp— the latter built here, and said to be one of the fast- est eailers in the West Indies. On the day of her arrival she fired five guns, which were verusnad Tp them from the Dutch Batteries. A Mr. Hendric! from London, has arrived, I learn, at St. Domin- go, and offers to loan the government one and a half million sterling ; the conditioas are unknown; when they I Jet you know ; I pre- sume, if accep! large portion ot it will be paid in munitions of war. The Dominicans will gain their cause ; when every thing is settled, we cannot fail to have from the United States an in- craased yearly trade. A large number of the re- fugees trom thence have returned, and seem to be quite confident of tranquillity, from the inability of the French ports of St. Domingo to do any thing in suppressing them. Theatricals, &c. Tux Pane Trxatax.—Mr, Maywoodgmskes his appear- ance to-morrow evening at the Park as Sir Pertinax Mac- sycophant. In his range of characters, we believe he has no equal at present on the stage. Mrs. G. Barrett is drawing good houses at the Albany Museum, Mrs. Thorne had a bumper benefit at the National Theatre, Albany, on Vriday evening. The National Theatre, Washington, is advertised for sale on the 2d of November next. ‘The visit of the well known lecturer, J. G. Gough. to Maine, has been productive of the most favorable results to the temperance cause. The Hutchinson Family have arrived in Boston, and will give aconcert at the Melodeon on Thuraday eve- ning next. Mr Henry Phillips enterteined a respectable assembly at the Musical Fund Hall, Philadelphia, on Thursday evening, with solos from the oratorios of Handel. The audience appeared to be highly gratified. Silsbee and Burke are drawing well at the Arch street theatre, Philadelphia. The Virginia Serenaders continue doing a good busi ness in the same city. Mrs. Hunt is preparing to bring out Fortunio, a piece ef exquisite beauty, and one in which she has played for twenty consecutive nights in this city, at the Albany Mu- seum. The Swiss, alias Lancashire, Bell Ringers, will visit Providence next week. Roekwell and Stone’s equestrian company are proving very attractive in Boston. The Congo Melodists gave their last concert in Portland on Thursday evening. Mr. Keevil commences a course of popular lectures in Lowell, on Monday evening next. Mr. Gliddon is about to deliver a course of lectures at Boston, on the results of recent discoveries in Egy pt. ‘Two elephants in harness are nightly driven in a Zoo, logical exhibition at Nashville, Tenn. W. J. Smith had a bumper benefit at the National Am- phitheatre, New Orleans, on Friday sen’night. t Affairsin Personal Movements. Cassius M.Clay is now in this city, at the Astor House. George 8. Boutwell, Erq. of Groton, has been nomj- nated for Congress by the Lowell District. The democrats of the Dutchess and Putnam Congres» District, have nominated Wm. W. Woodworth, of Hyd« Park. The Uniontown, Pa., Democrat contains full returns from the Eighteenth Congressional District of that State ‘The Hon. Andrew Stewart is re elected by a majority o! 142 votes. Hugh Maxwell, of Rockland county, is the whig can didate for Senator in the Second District. William V. R. McLean, of Clinton county, is the Whig candidate for Senator in the Fourth Senate District. Hon. Robert C. Winthrop has accepted the nomination for re-election to Congress from Boston. Hon. Joseph Grinnell has been nominated for Congress from the tenth Congressional district of Massachusetts. The locofocos of the same district have nominated Dr, Edward W. Greene. Myron Hamblin, of Penn Yan, is nominated as the can- didate of the liberty party for Congress in the district, composed of Yates, Chemung and Tompkins. In the @harleston district, the Hon. ic E. Holmes is re-elected to Congress without opposition. At the Ontario democratic county convention, on the 12th instant, Oliver Phelps, of Canandsigua, Lucius War- ner, of Seneca, aud Harry Smith, of Richmond, were nominated for the Assembly. At the Orleans democratic county convention held at Albion on the 14th inst., Horatio Hewes, of Shelby, war nominated for the Assembly, and Calvin Church, 9 Albion, Sheriff. At Orange county democratic convention assembled at the court house in Goshen, 14th instent, the following nominations were made :—Members:of Assembly—Johy Brooks, Thornton M. Niven, Richard M. Tuthill, Jr Coroners—Stephen C, Parmenter, and James H. Taylor The Rev. Dr Juckin, the founder of Lafayette College, has accepted acall to preside over that institution again. The Rev. Charles Fitch, a Millerite preacher of cele- brity, caught cold at Rochester, while baptizing some converts, and dd at Buftalo on Wednesday. It is rumored that Col. Jo-eph Graham, of Cincinnati has been appointed Consul to onecf the principal ports o! South America. The Democratic Third Senate District have nominated Joln P. Beekman, of « olumbia, as candidate for the Se- nate. ‘The Whig convention which met in Albany on Thurs- day, nominated Henry Z. Hayner, of Tioy, for Senator: Gen. Root, of Delaware, was the opposing candidate. Professor Stuart, of Andover, is in avery precarious state of health, and serious fears ure entert ined thai his life may be drawing towards its close. A post office has been established at New Lebanon Centre, Columbia county, N. Y., and Frederick W. Eve rest, appointed postmaster. Marshall, of Kentucky, is doing the democratie party of that State great service. Nathan Porter, Esq. of Providence, addressel the de mocrats of l‘ortsmouth, N. H., on Friday evening. Judge jay, has written a letter to Theodore Freling- huysen on his posijion as a candidate with Henry Clay, &c ke. Tue Fatt Races over tut Beacon Course, Ho soxen, Next Weex.—Some great sport is antici pited over this Course next week; Fashion, Mar- chioness, Regent, and the principal horses of the south, are on their way hither for the occasion The best horses of Col. Williams’ stable will alee be present. Gilpatrick, we are glad to see, is sufh- ciently recovered his late accident in the south tc be able to ride on the occasion. Navan —The new -loop of war Portsmouth i+ preparing for sea at Portsmouth, N. H, and the officers have been ordered to her Her destination is said to be the Const of Africa, to relieve the Saratoga Sh: will be under the charge of Commodore Montgomery. The new sloop of war St Marys, Cept Saunders, ir fitting out at the Washington Navy Yard, destination sup posed to be the Mediterraneon. ‘The Jamestown, at Noriols, is also to be fitted out im mediately Capt Skinner is to take command of the African Squad. ron, and it is enid wiil go out in one of the sloops of war The receiving ship Ohio, Capt. Hunter, has been re- moved to her winter quarters at the Navy Yard, Charles ton.—Boston Journal, Movement or Troors.—A detachment of 260 recruits, wlaotry, arrived per Troy aod Erie line enroute for wentern ports They are under piain McKenzie, and Lieutenants Alien, ‘and take passage by the Clinton fo rome of the men have along avd tedious way to travel, being detached for Fort Gratio , Mackinaw, Winnebugo, and some to ports on the uppe: Misuiseippi, as far as Fort Crawford. ‘There is, however, nota man among them but who appears well able te endure fatigne and privation, if so compelled. All ar young and to excellent seirits Alter rewching Detro.t ‘team conveyance will take them to the west side of laky Michigan, from which they take up their line of march across Wisconsin to their respective places of destina- ion.— Buffalo Adv. Oct 17. Nava. Generat Court Mantiat.—This cour! met at the National Hotel last Wednesday at thr asnal hour, and proceeded with the examination of wit- eases. The following testimony was given before thr pt. Newton, Fist Lieut. Bissell, Third Asis Zellar, First A gineer Hunt and gineer Haswell, testimony being close’ ir was allowed until today at 12 o'clock t¢ jefence, The conrt met yesterday, but soon ton Intelligence. Tur Van Corr Case.—We learn from the Ra- TS a 7.) Advocate, that Van Cott, who re: moved to Wisconsin soon the last trial here, hes ob- tained a divorce from bis wife at the last term of the Wal- worth Distriet Court. eaade varie time since whose name ie sentenced to the Penitentiary, While serviny there, he ingratiated himeelt i keepers, and nee: uacagsitnd many induigencs or two since he made his escape co ving feathered his nest by breaking epen a desk, and stealing therefrom $14 in money, asilver wateh, an overcoat, pistol, &. One of the deputy keepers, Mr. Shadbolt, yesterda: company with another escaped convict, who fled is fully id for the escape. lads endeavoring to ente: and were in the act of making their entre of them,named Gearge Series the cempanion of les ‘ colored lad, and they were atrictly searched, and on either was found a shirt, part of the propert) possession of ity In Tue Common Couven.—The Board of Aldermen meet ‘clock, when some business of be the members. Poltee Record, Ocr. 19 —A Consipenasix Havi.— AP some person, who at present hes noi been Last even: apprehended, stole into the house No. 157 West strvet, and wending his way into the attic bea: of W: Bal- lentine, carr ‘iliam $50 billon the off $260 in half Merchunts’ B: of this city, also three silver tea spoons, apie pais ot sugar ton<s, marked M.S. W.B, and which wast ty of Mr. Ballentine. The thiet adroitly made his escape with the plunder. Lanceny ay 4 Buackwaiu's Istanp Conviet.—A short lad not more then 17 or 18 years of age, Shine, was convicted on trial and out his time into the good feel iy m the Island, first ha- rearrested Shine fin this city, in hine larceny, also Annsstap — Last committed to be tried for a gran Bunaany, anv Six Young Bunaw. night the dweiling of Dr. Jehiel J. Post, of No 614 Broad- way, was broker into, by the panel of the front basement door bein broken through, and consideratle property stolen, and ail the farniture,which was oi a costly descrip- tion, much defaced or broken. About 2 o’clock to-dey Mr. Isaac Wiltburger, who is a watchman, while passing from Hubert street through Beach street, discovered two house in Beach street; th glass in the basement windo had just broken a pane of Wiltburger questioned them as to their int and after asking the watchman what be the matter, desired him to stand off or he would shoot him. secured and taken to prisom, and The lads were, however, proved to be Richard Johnson, aken trom Dr. Post’ house on the previous evening. — Infor- mation was then obtained that others were engaged 1m breaking open Dr. Post's bous:, and officers Huthwaite and Joseph, in the afternoon, arrested John Dougherty, John Brown, William Anderson, and Samuel Johnston, the three latter colored lads, as the cowf-derates of Sarles and Juhnson, whom they found sleeping in « house in King street,each of whom had some of the clothing stolen trom Dr Post’s on their person and marked with his name, Uhey were all committed to answer for the burglary. Both Dr Post’s house and the house in Beach street were untenanted, the fa ilies being in the country. Coroner’s Office —Deatn or an Intemrenate Fr- Mate —'The coroner held an inquest at No 381 Pitt street, on the body of Ann Garrety, aged 65 years, born in Ire- ‘and a woman of very intemperate habis, who died yes- terday evening abeut 6 o’clock in a fit of delerium tre- mens, bronght on by excess of drinking. The verdict was in accordance. Superior Court. Betore Judge Oakley. Oct. 19 Rebecca N Brand vs.AllisonB Ideson.— Seduction Case, The jury an this case rendered a verdict for plainuff, $2,500 ! damages. The finding is cont: ry to the charge the action being brought loss of servic: ‘The jury. however, in the ex of their discretion, and to mark then 2e of the outrage upon public morals by the defendant—who is a mariied man, and has a family—rendered the abov ict. In the action for seduction, which comes up before the Cir- cuit Court in the soenlog Weak in this same case. it has been discussed inthe hi of the courts, that the fluding of the jury for loss of services, will go far te mitigate the damages for the seduction. Cireuit Court. Before Judge Kent. Oct. 19.—S. Smith ve John Kerr.—This was an action to obtain damages for slander alleged to have been utter- -d on the 27th Ju'y 1943, Defendant, ittappeared, occupied premises in 105 Weat street, and had plaintiff in his em- ploy as cashier oni confidential clerk, Onthe above day, defendant had $671 in asaf+, the keys of which werein laintiff. Defendant having occasion to transact some businesr, left the store in the possession of plaintiff, and on his return, on examining the safe, the mee ney was found to be abstracted charged plaintif’ with having stolen his money, and threatened if he would not have it forthcoming by the following day he (the defendant) would prosecute him. Defendant hereupon The money was subsequently found by the Police officers, with the exception of $169. It was dlleged in detence that the circumstances of the case were such as were cal- culated to throw suspicion on plaintiff Plaintiff, on the ‘testimony @! three witnesses, was proved to hay could not blame defendant for suspecting hit ther, that so soon as the money was recovered, a mess saidhe and ger was derpatchod with the intelligence to the plaint) ind that afterwards on meting with defendant, he agreed to settle the matter amicably, provided a letter was sent 'o his brother testifying that his character and reputation were established. And finally, that no action would have been’bronght had not the plaintiff been indebted to his counsel $800, which he (the counsel) saw no other chance of recovering then by carrying through the present nc- tion. Verdict for defendant, E.C, Gray for plaintiff ; H. W. Robinson for defendant. General Session: Before Recorder Tallmadge and Ald Jabez Williams. M. C, Patenson, Esq.. District Attorney. Ocr 19—The Case liam Davis, indicted for wil- fully aiding and permitting the escapo of a prisoner named Hoag, on application of Mr. Jordan, his counsel, and with consent of the District Attorney and Court, the deposition of certain witnesses taken in de bene esse, being considered as a part of the testimony on the trial, was further postponed till the first Wednesday of the November term. The Case of James 8. Schermerhorn, indicted for embez- zlement in purloiing @ large sum of money, the property of the Ocean Insurance Company, was also agein put off till the lat Wednesday in the November term, on the ap- plication of his counsel, Mr Jordan. Both these cases were previously put down for trial on Menday next. Plea of Guilty --John H Hoey, who has been indicted for a grand larceny in having stolen ® large amount of oroperty from the tailoring establishment of William L. Concklin & Co. No.8 Bowery, pleaded guilty to a petit larceny, which plea was received and recorded, the Dis- trict Attorney consenting to such a course, as it wos not in any wise apparent that at any one time Hoey purloined no erty of a greater amount than $25. Sentence deferred till Tuesday r Sentences —The Court pronounced the following sen- tences:—That Jacob Baldwin, convicted by confession of keeping a disorderly house in Leonard street, be confined e Pentitentiary for four months. George Beach, convicted of alike offence, was ordered to pay a fine of $60, which he paid. Trial for Grand Larceny —William Smith, a colored about the an Jackson and principally of female wearing apparel, &c., from Samuel Jackson, also a colored man The goods were taken from the residence of Jackson, No. 4 York street, while he was at and Thomas J. Baker, the constable of the rested the pri- ker's, where red it. jury und the prisoner guilty, and the Court sen- ears. Adjourned to Mon next, at 11 o'clock A.M. Court Calendar—Monday. Svurenton Count—Nos. 99, 19, 74, 14, 16, 108, 30, 1, 2, al, 78, 6 curr Count —Nos. 93, 99, 100, 8, 178, 82, 6, 9, 47, . 66. 8, 4, 5, 6, 7, 116, 8, 9 The tenced him to the State Prison for two —Nos. 1, _New York anv Erie Raitroap.—The reason given by the ** Express” (with its usual astateness) torthe rise of the New and Yerk Erie railroad stock, is, that the present Board of Directors will be re- elected; now the ‘ Express” man is informed that he reason for the advance is precisely the reverse. Chis unfortunate work has been in all kinds of nands) The present Bourd has wasted its year in doing nothing—dilapidetion has done its work, and they have not done theirs. Ail their plans nave failed, one after the other, either of them vracticable; they dos’t control the road, know no- ‘hing of ite affairs; they have not settled with the creditors into $150,000 or $200,000, and their bonds are out for halt a million. Tue hope is that the Directors who want to give it up, may do 80, aod men of enterprise put 1, instead of men of the last entury. Any change is preferable to the ria time and experiments ure rapidly effecting. We vear of the profits of the Eastera Diviston' Where isthe money? Where a creditor paid? Who has t) Does one of the Directors know? AB. Correr Minine—A New Discovery.—A new liscovery of copper mineral has been made on Kickapoo, about twelve miles avove Prairie du Chien, and six miles from the Mississippi river, which is likely to prove very valuable. Messrs Sterling and Messersmith, the owners of the discovery, have sent vs aga specimen ot the mineral raised, weighing about 100°bs., which the yublic are invited to calland kee at our office We are informed that about 200iba are taken out daily—that the ote is proved some distance and that the mineral increases in quantity as they advance ‘The ore is o be 7 per cent richer than that found near Mineral erages, we believe, about 15 per cent — Galena Advertiser. Swocnixa Canamity. Mr. Thomas G. Meredut of the village of Morley, in lestroyed by fire on Tuesday last, and two of hie ebildren onea boy about two yeareanta half old, and an infant taughter about eleven months old, perished in the fl.mes. the only broperty saved from the ru- ith, besi the terrible bereavement n the loss of his children, ix left almost utterly destitute and homeless —Ogdensburgh Sent he dwelling house of tnate on the outskirts ton, in thie county, was Errgctsor THE Fioop on tue Mississtrrt.— The St. Louis Democrat gives the following ac- count of the effects of the flood on the Mississippi last summer. Many of the botton farms still lie a dreary waste; the fences, barns + tables, and out buildings, lie in 4 promiscuous heap of ruob sh, in the timber below, with confased beaps of cord wood, trees drift wood, and rub- ish. A large number of fertile and most desirable farms we now Faery Dap than barren plaina of white send. This sand has been ited to the thickness of many feet onthe bottom od totally unproductive Ti mm this county, St. C in all the counties on and renders them sterile the case with mauy ind Warren, and we bi ve bottom farms. Amusements.! The new ond richly ornamented Bowery Circus, with its briliiant Company of interesting and beauteous female riders—-the immense talent of Wal- ter Aymar—the wonder of his age, little Jennings, and a large company of high merit combined, account for the of age #0 lavishly bestowed on this elegant