The New York Herald Newspaper, October 26, 1844, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Saturday, October 26, 1844. ILLUSsRATED WEEKLY HERALD. Ascension of the Millerites. THE LOAFER MILITIA. The freake and vagiries of the Millerites, and the mustering of the Militia have been the chiet social movements of the week, setting aside the great political events. Accordingly, we give to these matters a fitting memorial in the Weekly Herald, issued this morning. A band of Millerites are represented, in one of the fine engravings given in thie splendid pic- torial paper, awaiting the signal for their wrial flight. This isan admirable graphic illustration of the fanaticism ef the present moment. The other engraving represents a brigade of the loafer militia, headed by ‘‘one-eyed Davy” in per- son, with Gulick, and other fine-collectors, as his aids de-camps. Price, 64 cents. Later News from Europe. The Great Western is now due. She may be hourly expected, and will undoubtedly arrive be- fore the bells ring for church to-morrow morning Her news will be eight days later than that brought by the Acadia. Politics in the City—Our Real Position. The position of politics in this city, and public opinion thereon, at this moment, command a great deal of attention through- out the country, arising in a great degree from the extreme closeness of the contest, and the belief generally entertained that New York city will determine the State, and that the State will decide the Union. Beyond theslimits of the city, and in the interior of the State, the singular organi- zation and progress of the abolitionists, as a party, will most probably balance the vote in those re- gions. It is true, the whig journals have been en- deavoring to create a great prejudice against Mr. Birney, the candidate of the abolitionists, but we doubt very much whether this movement of the whigs will not rather confirm the abolitionists in their own policy, and make them still more obsti- nate and determined to support their own candi- dates. If that be the case, a large portion of the votes which otherwise would have been given to Mr. Clay, and which were cast for Gen. Harnison, in 1840, will be given to Mr. Birney, thereby ren- dering the contest in the State, beyond the limits of the city, extremely close and doubiful. In this view of the case, therefor, the state of matters in this city is all-important to understand, and as faras we are enabled to collect the in- fermation, we will endeavor to give it to our readers throughout the country. We have already given to the public a history of the movements ot the ‘‘natives” here—a move- ment that is going to exercise in a variety of ways a most preponderating influence on the vote of this city. By the bad conduct of the two old parties, in relation to a number of local questions—ques- tions affecting the religious sensibilities of the community toa remarkable degree—the “natives,” as a separate and distinct party, have risen to a most extraordinary strength, and are, at this mo- ment, growing every day. Since their last mass meeting they have held separate meetings in al- most all the wards. We have not deemed it ne- cessary to report all these ward meetings, because they are merely repetitions of the same arguments, the same topics, and the same appeals as were pre- sented at the Park, only on a narrower scale to more limited auditories. Every night in the va- rious wards the same machinery is in active mo- tion that gave to this party of the “natives” such a remarkable power and consequence last spring In fact, all the mass meetings of the whigs and de- mocrats amount to nothing in this region. The “natives,” so far as respects the local tickets, ab- sorb every floating piece of the population. They are carryiggeverything before them. There can- not exist any doubt in the minds of reasonable men that they will elect the whole of their tickets in this city, a most overwhelming majority on Tuesday week. In the midst of this state of thinge—this new agitation—this singular mixing up of the Bible with political aflairs—it may be asked what is the position of the two old patties? What influence is exercised by these events and movements on the fortunes of Mr. Clay and Mr. Polk? Let us reply. ‘The two old parties are thunderstruck. They are quite astounded. Theyare brought up all standing, and they hardly know how to look, and what to de, or which way to turn. At the first appearance of the “native” resurrection, afew days ego, the whigs endeavored to turn it to their own advan tage by showing symptoms of abandoning their own local tickets for the purpose of supporting the “native” tickets, inthe hope that thereby they would benefit Mr. Clay. As soon as this policy was observed by the democrats, they immediately fell iuto the same course, and at this moment we are presented with the extraordinary spectacle of the two old parties of this city on the very verge of abandoning their own local tickets, and endeavoring to conciliate the natives, 80 as to get as much support as possible for their respective electoral tickets. The newspapers of the old par- ties may abuse each other—may fill their columns with personal vituperation and violent seurrility— but they have already begun to be very respectful towards the “ natives,” and manifest unequivocal symptoms ofa desire to be very conciliatory in that quarter. The whole game from this day up to the election, therefore, will be a game in which both the old parties will resort to every method and every intrigue, and every purpose of barter among their local tickets, in order to get strength for their Presidential tickets. Such then is the present position of affairs in this city. Such is the game in which both the old parties are so actively engaged. How will it suc- ceed? Which of the old parties will get the most of the “natives?” To this it is very difficult to re ply. ¥If the Polk electoral ticket, by the abandon ment of the local tickets, get a majority ot five thousand, we verily believe that Mr. Polk will be elected President. If through the same means the Clay electoral ticket should get the same majority, the return of Mr. Clay is equally certain. But as the whole movement—complex, interesting, ali important and decisive, as it is, is yet only in its commencement, as we have yet a whole week, in which the old stagers and old rogues of both the old parties will be hard at work,we must, from day to day, carefully note the progress of events and give the record to our readers. More or tax Gate on tue Sixta.—We pub- lish in to day’s paper farther particulars of the et- fects of thie gale at the south. It was the severest storm ever experienced in this part of the world It began ac Cuba and Florida, on the night of the 4th, and in this city, it will be recollected, on the morning of the 6th. We have traced this storm over fifteen hundred miles, and we have no doubt but that we shall continue to hear of the damage it has done for weeksto come. Da. Hawes.—This able and eloquent divine will preach at St. Thomas’s to-morrow after morning service. He excites greater interest here than ever, and something rich may be expected from him oa this occasion We shall report his sermon in fall in Monday’s paper, in order to give our readers a taste of that eloquence which excited the envy and jealousy of the Doctor's blockhead breth- ren. Custom House Arrointment.—Col. Peter V. Remsen, of King’s county, has been appointed Chief Olerk inthe Square Yard Department of the Custom House of thia city | Manaoens oF THe American INSTITUTE AND THE Axrists—We have already mentioned some facts in relation to the management of the Ameri- can Institute which presented a mixtore of mean- ness and charlatanism, such as is aliogether with- out parallel in the history of the management of any public institution im this or any other country. We perceive that not satisfied with the exhibition thus described, these selisame managers have pluoged stitl deeper, and now present themselves in the most curious light of any managers that we ever recollect to have heard of. We find in the pa- pers of yesterday the following advertisements in relation to two distinguished artists now in this city, connected with the Italian troupe, Sanquinico and Antognini. OG- Tue Manaoens oy tue Fain oy tHE Amunican Institere beg Iwave t, state to the Public. that Signors Antognini and Sanquirico, after having offered their ser- vices, and agreeing to sing in the Saloon of the Garden Friday aiternocn, have refused, without even assign- any Cause for so domg, except that they have since made other a rangements, and therefore would not fulfil their promise. They had requested Mr. Timm should be engoged to accompany them, and the Managers feel it their duty to stat thar Mir. Timm refused to receive any compense- tion, but offered to play without charge. GG Last Day Bur One or tHe Gaear Fain or THE Amenican Ixs)1rute.—Signors Antogaii and Sanquiri- Co having failed to fulfil thei ements the Gu Serenader , who commanded such continued accl tions last evening, have vo.unteered to supply their place at 7} o'c'ock. A more impudent tissue of falsehoods than this was never published to the world. We know on the best authority, that Antognini and Sanquirico never offered theirservices to this Institute. The reali history of the intrigue to procure their services gratuitonsly, for the mere purpose of filling the treasury of the management—whose disbursement is so mysteriously unknown to the public~may be summed up in afew words. Some person on the part of the Institute called on one or both of the gen- tlemen mentioned, and after a series of misrepre- sentations to them, actually proceeded to ask their services gratuitously on some night that might be convenient. These artists were impressed with the belief that the Institute was some charitable in- stitution, and that the proceeds of their services would be devoted to the sacred cause of benevo- lence. They had not the remotest idea that it was a mere private institution, ostensibly got up for the exhibition of American manufactures,but the whole proceeds and funds of which were appropriated nobody knew how. After a good deal of entrea- ty, we understand that the artists named consent- ed to give the managers a final reply next day. In the meantime, negotiations were going on in rela- tion to the re-opening of the Italian opera in this city in the course of the next month, and before they made a reply to the Institute, these negotia- tions were completed, and as is well known to the profession and many of the public, to be usual, the terms of the engagement into which those art- ists entered, prohibited them from making their appearance in public in a professional capacity, in any other case. In consequence of this re-organi- zation of the Italian opera, these artists could not possibly consent to appear at the Institute, and this isthe whole history of the matter. They never offered their services, as has been impudent- ly and falsely asserted by the advertisement of the Institute, and therefore they never violated a pro- mise which was never made. What, then, are we to think of any persons calling themselves mana- gers, who thus come forward before the public in the name of a public institution, and give a false and injurious representation of this whole affair, in order to prejudice the community against two mes} meritorious artists, whose whole de- pendence is on the favor of the public? It is clear that their sense of justice is a par with their taste, of which they have given such a striking illustra- tion by the substitutiun of ‘Guinea Serenaders,” tor the best artists amongst us! The simej course of disingenuous, miserable, contempuble, mean conduct, was exemplified in their aflair with Ole Bull. That distinguished artiet was literally persecuted by them, until he consented to make his appearance at atime when his health was extremely feeble, and the conse- quence of his generous acquiescence with their in- cessant entreaties, was his prostration to such au extent that for the last few days he has been scarcely able to move about. A more atrocious persecution was never perpetrated against any man, than that of which this Institute have been guilty towards Ole Bull during the last week. If they had seen this great artist, and possessed any of the common feelings of humanity towards a person in his state of health, they never would have acted as they have done in that sffair. Many of our readers may possibly consider ur treatment of these managers as too harsh. No one knows better than we the history of this Insti- ute. We were the first editor in this city, who, filteen or sixteen years ago, in the columns of a cotemporary journal—the Courier and Enguirer— brought it into great note by our writings and our labors. We were proud of doing any thing for the advancement of American manufactures, American skill and American art. All these things have been acconmpl.shed by the general energy of American genius. But during the last few years the management of this Institute has gone into the hands of men who are destroying its character and rendering it merely the instrument of private purposes and personal aggrandizement. For a long time the intrigues which have marked the mode in which prizes are distributed, and the almost incredibly mean manner in which success- ful competitors have been obliged to furnigh the very gold and silver of medals awarded to them, have reduced this In-titute to a very low pitch in public regard. And now, during the present exhibition, a course of procedure has been adopted and follow- ed up, the most contemptible and diegrace- ful of anything we have ever yet se n in relation to any public institution pretending to any charac- ter orrespectability. Here we have seen how these managers for mere rapacity after money, have been persecuting every distinguished artist in this city, and when they refuse to render their services in violation of a contract, they are insulted and abused in the public papers, by the publication of gross falsehoods, as in the case of Signors Sanqui- rico and Antognini. And now, after all this, we see these managers attempting, as a last resource, to gull and humbug the public with “Guinea Sere- nadere”’ and “Nigger Minstrels,” for the advance- ment of American manufactures, and to do honor to American skill! We really think that it is time forthe respectable portion of this Institute—for General James Tallmadge, and others whom we could name, to withdraw from this miserable, mean, eneaking concern. Again, we say what has become of the $20,000 taken at the doors? Prace or THe City.—Every day and night riots, rows, fights and quarrels, are taking place in our streete—in the oyster-cellare—in the taverns and in the club-houses—all created by the political fight- ing clubs. Unless the Mayor organizes the police and prepares for the preservation of the peace of the city, we may expect the occurrence of scenes here of tenfold atrocity compared with those which diagraced Philadelphia. It is surely fully time to be alarmed, and to prepare for the worst, when we see the Courier & Enquirer telling the whigs to “go armed,” and Cassius M. Clay tells them to go “forcibly” to the polls, ifmeed be. Let all reapect- able and good citizens unite in calling on the au- thorities to take the necessary measures to pre- serve the city from the horrors of insurrection and conflagration with which it is now 80 seriously threatened. Hartem Rattrosp —This road being now completed, as far as White Plains, the company propose opening it to-day. Cars for the reception and conveyance of the guests of the company will leave the City Hall a 1 o’clock precisely, and os the weather is now beautiful, a most agreeable trip may be expected. Hinam Ketonum gave another kick last night at the Ratger’s Institute, Itwon’t do, Mr, George Folsom is going to be elected Tax Wuies anp Tux ABoLitionists.—The war ot the whigs upon the abolitionists, and particular- ly on Mr. Birney, has been carried on fiercely for three or four weeks. The principal journals enga- ged in this war have been the whig papers of New York and the silbany Evening Journal, with their echoes throughout this State and New England. For a time they have ceased their furious attack upon Mr. Polk—bis grandiather reposes quietly in his grave—and the locofocos are regarded almost with quiet contempt. The whole of the whig pow- der and shot hasbeen expended on the abolitionists and poor Mr. Birney. We have endeavored to make some inquiry as to the policy and success of this war—whether it will not have the effect of increasing the obstinacy of the abolitionists, and stimulating them with still more resolute support of their own candidate. The result of these inquiries leads us to believe that this pelicy of the whigs will prove extremely suicidal to Mr. Clay, and that the movement orginally set on foot by certain whig members of Congress, out of spite against southern men, has put the fortunes of the whig party into extreme peril and jeopardy. At the recent elections in Pennsylvania and Ohio we have seen the abolitionists increasing fearfully, in Ohio in particular. In that State they have re- duced the whig majority of some thousands to few hundreds. 1m this State they have 16,000 votes, and when it is recollected that Harrison’s majority was 13,000, a very proper estimate will easily be formed of the danger to be apprehended from the abolitionists of the imperial State in this election, if they resolutely abide by their own can didates. The only wise course to have been adopted by the whigs in this critical emergency was that re- commended by us to Thurlow Weed some time ago. We advised him and the whigs to barter their own local ticket in the abolition counties for the abolition vote in favor of Mr. Clay. That advice was disregarded. If Mr. Clay be deteated, he may ascribe his defeat entirely to Mr. Slade and Mr. Giddings, and those other friends of his, who in the House of Representatives commenced the agi- tation about the right of petition, and thereby organized this abolition party which now presents such an imposing and alarming front. Nothing but a skilful direction of the “Native” movement can now save Mr. Clay in the States of New York and Philadelphia. The Fair—Last Day. To-day is the last day of the Fair, after which the ** old curiosity shop” will be clesed tor the sea- son, and as it is rumored that the proprietors—the American Institute—are about to retire from busi- ness and enjoy the fruits of their successful specu- lation, a smart management, it would be well for ail who are so disposed to catch a parting glimpse of the ** puffs, powders, and patches,” before they go hence. There was a benefit taken yesterday, at which the “ Guinea Minstrels” performed in a truly artis- tical style. Sanguine hopes are entertained that the execution displayed by him of the banjo, of the tambo, and of the bone castanets,will give a treah im- pulse to the generous rivalry of artists in this coun- try. There’s nothing like fine medale, that’s fact, and in theselection of the ‘Guinea Minstrels” the committee exhibited taste and judgment—of some sort or another. But where’s the money ? that’s the question. Pennsylvanta Election.—([Orriciar] ——>1810~— dr: 4 Demo. aod 143,678 Full vote,... sss. Democratic m: Aboli Angregate vite Aggregate votein Increase in four years, Tue Empme Cvs —What is the difficulty be- tween the whig newspapers and the Empire Club? Every row—every riot—every offence that is per- petrated—is attributed to the Empires. They are called thieves, robbers, murderers, pick-pockets, felons, and the lowest and worst of villians. We know nothing of this club, but surely there must be seme decent men among them—and if 80, why such indiscriminate denunciations. We have al- ways disapproved the organization of political clubs ; but the whigs certainly were the first to set the bad example of organizing them. We are much afraid the whigs are preparing a chalice that will be returned to their own lips. Iranian Opgra —We are now informed that the Italian opera negotiation has been at last com- pleted, and that the troupe will appear at Palmo’s Theatre about the middle of next month. This is the latest news. Up to a late hour last night no in- telligence had been received of the dissolution of the new engagement, and it may therefore be still regarded as intact. It is possible it may last a day or two longer. We would not, however, like to promise that it will not be broken before the week is over. It, however, the arrangement continues goud, we presume that we shall have no concerts, and no Italian music before the commencement of the regular season. This we regret, because we had hoped to have heard before that time,Madame Pico, of whomso much is said. But if it must be so—it must be so. We shall wait as patiently as possible, until we have once more opera at Pal- mo’s. Ore Butt.—This great artist left town yesterday morning for Philadelphia. His health was very precarious, but his friends thought. that a change of scene would do him good. Theatricals, &c. Tne Parx.—Miss Cushman had a benefit here Inst night, previous to her departure for Europe. It was a bumper. On the fall of thejcurtain, the fair beneficiary wes loudly called for, and was Jed out by Nr W. H. Crisp. Her reception was very enthusiastic. After the applause had subsided, Mr. Crisp stepped forward and thus addressed; the house, after making a profound bow and giving © preparatory solemn and impressive hem,from the bettom of his chest, ala Macready :— Lavies ano Gentiem. :—Mise—Cushmen—has—hes desired—me—me—a somewhat arduous task—to thank ou uniformly for your great Kindnes to her—previous- if and pa:ticularly—on the present occasion ! Nisto’s.—There was a very crowded house last night. Mr. Brougham convulsed the house as Paddy O’Rafferty, infBorn to Good Luck.” The piece is to be repeated to-night. ‘Tne Lron’s SHane.—Mr. Rodney, the proprietor of the Melodeon theatre, Boston, states that in two weeksof the recent performance of Mr. Macready, at this place o! amusement, he paid that gentleman $2,925; Miss Cushman $100; Miss Maywood $50; Mrs. Maywood $35; the orches- tre $225, The former receiving within a trifle half the umount of ail the expenses incurred, sala: ies paid, &c. Mons. Korroray.—-The Boston papers state that the complimentary ball given to Mons. Gabriel De Korponay, at Papanti’s,on Thursday evening, was one of the most gay, brilliant and fashionaole partios that has been given this season; and was, Seemingly, enjoyed with the high est degree of pleasure by all present, both old and young ‘The assembly was honored by the presence of a number of the most respectable families in Boston, and also seve- ral gentlemen of highr nk and distinction. It was a high and well merited compliment to Mons Korponay, Madame Arnoult has engaged the Odeon thestre, Bos ton, for her Concert, which takes place this evening. A ee di band of Minstrels are giving Concerts at De- troit. Personal Movements. ‘The Providence Journal states that the world did not come to an end on Wednesday, or had not when our paper went to press, but it is reported that Brother Himes, the treasurer ofthe Millerites, is missing. It is supposed thet he hes ascended, and tht he has carried the money with him. Lorenzo P Lee was, on Monday last, a~pointed by the President custom house collector forthe port of Bridge ton, (Weat Jersey,) in place of James G. Hampton, re signed abu Pa.) Sentinel contains a Jetter from Gent. Slusethaneensiog that he will aupport Clay for the Presidency. Col Benton reached St. Louis from Jefferson City on the 14th, The Hon. Charles pg cae of Connecticut, addressed the whigs of Albany on Chursday evening. Gov. Branch has reached Florida end assumed hie dus ties as Governor of the Territory ) Meeting of the Natives of the Second Ward. There was a meeting of the adherents of this party of the Second Ward last night, at Jones’, 87 Nassau street. John Locke was President. The minutes of the preceding meeting were adopted, and the report of the Committee on the County nominations read and approved. Nothing contained u the document was striking enough for publicity, but the emphatic repudiation of all sympathy with either of the two old parties, and the declaration that he was not a native at heart, but an insidious foe to the cause, who would coalesce with either of them, and neglect his own party nominees. Mr. Thompson, the candidate for the Second ward, made a short exposition of his political creed, which was really not at all exceptionable, when compared with the extreme and intolerant opinions of some of his confreres. The Bible, the speaker professed the utmost attachment fer, and pledged himselfto work fora change in the school law. Sporting Intelligence. Fatt Races over THE Beacon Cournse—Tuirp Day—Faipay.—Some good sport was anticipated, and every thing was, as regards weather, &c., most favorable. The attendance was not so numerous as might have been expected, but at the same time very respectable. The first race announced was— A purse of $200, free for all horses who never won a purse. 2 mile heats, for which were entered H Conever, bh by Trustos, 4 years old. Col. J. Williamson's ch h John Lynes, by Trustee, dam byiSilvernee!, 8 years old, Charles Lloyd's g.£ by Bolivar, dam by Barefoot, 3 years old. Mr. Chas. Lloyd’s g. f. by Bolivar, walked over. The next was a2 mile race, free for all horses, for a purse of $300. Col. Williamson’s b. h. tr by Priam, dam Fantail, by Sir Archy, 6 years old. % Laird, ch. h. Stanley Eclipse, by Business, dam Stan- ley, 5 years old. The fermer was rode by Gilpatrick, the other by J. Laird, which at once speaks for the sport anticipated. Previous to the race it was 10 to7 on Regent. They went well off together and kept close to each other to the half, which was per- formed in 544 seconds. Round the top the en- creased their speed, but Regent had evidently no chance of taking the other. It was now 20 to 10 on the sorrel, who led in 3m. 58sec. by about six lengths in front. For the second heat they went off well together; the betting as previous. Regent led up the quar- ter, but notwithstanding it was now 100 to 20 against him, Eclipse gained on him at the half, which was accomplished in about 594 seconds. They kept well together round the top so as to defy telling from the stand which had the advan- tage, but it was evident that Regent was not in fix for the contest; the first mile was completed in 1m. 57secs. They kept in this position to the halt for the second mile. Rounding the top, Gilpatrick took the outside of the track, both well together, but Laird came in some three or four lengths in advance, completing the two miles in 3m. 54secs. A scrub race between Mr. Weber’s Fidler and Mr. Vanwort’s g. m. came off, but S708 to some squabbling was not deeided when we left. “Washington. {Correspondence of the Herald.] Wasuineton, Oct. 19, 1844. Ah, my dear Bennett, thou art the prince of philosophers, and the greatest of political arithme- ticians! What are the statistics of the Grand Duke of Squash, which figure in the Tribwne, or the solemn speculations of the Rev. David Hale, in the Jowrnal of Commerce, in comparison with thy gay, philosophical, speculative, entertaining, and conclusive observations upon the present posi- tion of the great political parties of the day ? Iagree with you, most emphatically, that the «“ Empire State” decides the victory in the Union; and that the “Imperial City,” as Daniel Webster almost dared to call it, decides the victory in the « Empire State.” I also fully agree with you that the ‘“‘ Native Americans” hold the balunce of power in the ‘imperial city ;” and, therefore, can elect either Clay or Polk to the Presidency—just whichever they choose. This is a curious state of things, to be sure, to see the great contest so beau- tifully narrowed down to such an agreeable and interesting pont No wonder that it astonished you, wher you made it plain to the understanding of your readers It was enough to astonish, av well as delight, any profound philosopher. Neither Newton nor Herchell could have been more astonishingly delighted, or delightedly astonished, athis discoveries, than you must have been a! yours. And, what a sublime state of responsibility it throws the ‘* Native Americans” into. How careful they ought to be in the government of their mighty, and yetso nicely, balanced power. But you, my dear Bennett, only show how they can elect the President of the United States This, to be sure, was a great and glorious undertaking, whieh entitles you to all praise. But I must go step farther—and, if 1 make my position plain, | have no doubt you will sustain me—and will en- deavor to show that the “ Native Americans” of your ‘imperial city,” by proper energy and pru dence, have it in their power, not only to elect the President of the United States, but, in all proba- bility, to elect the Speaker of the House of Repre sentatives, and hola the two \ hg parties in that pewerful, popular, and turbulent branch of Con- gress in complete check. i To illustrate my position, I submit the following table ot the twenty-six States and their Represen- tatives. The first ten States have already held their elections for Representatives to Congress The delegations from Maine and Vermont are not yet complete, but will probably stand, when full, ae put down in the table. As to the delegations in the remaining States, I think I have put them down very nearly as they will stand ultimately, if, as I suppose will be the case, the “native Ameri- cans” elect the ‘ American statesman,” Henry Clay, to the Presidential chair, Much depends upon that point, in the way of influencing the Congressional elections, which do not take place until next yeur. Estimate oF THE Position oF Pan’ IN THE NEXT Usiteo States House bain BENT AT C08. ig 4 2 1 3 2 0 13 8 is 6 1 ; ae 3 i : 4 4 a“ So ek t 9 2 i 3 Bs M16 4 2 tl a uy 1 1 5 7 8 g 6 ‘ 8 6 ae 4 3 as 1 9 4 6 vs coe 1 ‘ 10007 6 107 6 223 in all. Thus, it is clearly seen that should Clay be elected, and the parties in the House of Represen- tatives stand as I bave here put them down—and | pledge all my jisiget lf that, if he does succeed, the parties will not vary m: ally from thie est mate—the “ Native Americans” will hold the ba- lance of fore in the House, and thereby force one or the other of the two great parties to elect a “native” to the Speaker’s chair. Now is their ‘‘golden opportunity.” How rapidly the “natives” have risen ! AsmopEus. Dear Str :— In the foot race, announced by Mr. Browning, to come off within the ensuing two weeks, it seems to me that an essential improvement in the condi- tions of the race might be made in at least two in stances, to wit: that each man, after once starting for the contest, should be lef entirely to his ow: manugement—strictly without the interference oi any friend or friends ; and that the termination of the race, the distance being whatever it may, should be at the Judges’ stand, so that they may be fully capacitated for any nice decision that may arise. Your's, respecttully, ONE WHO WaS PRESENT AT THE Last Race New York, Oct. 25, 1844. Wrstmorstann County.—It is a remarkable fact that the official vete in Westmoreland county, Pappy abe stands this year on Governor precisely as it did for Presidential Electors four years since—withou: the variation of a vote, as follows :— 1844, Markle (whig) 2778 Shunk, (Loco) 4704 1940, Harrison, 2779 V. Buren, 4704 es supposed to during the gale have been lost from vessel as near as we can learn, i From av’r Fulton, (wree! * at'r StLouis, sebr. Marcy, (sippo! Sailboat, Brit hy. “ fobr. Bide, (mate Totals. Important From Maxic: Picayune of the 16th inst. Havena wabave pe soa p te i Be , being eighteen days later than we ha’ ceived cirest’ They were taken to Havana by ish royal mail steamer Trent. Quite the most important intelligence received is the release of the 104 remaining Texan prisoners confined in the Castle of P.rote. The glad event took place on the 16th ult’ We huil it with unsffected pleasure It not only restores to freedom 8 hundred hearts, as brave as ever beat, but will relieve a painful solicitude in their behalf exieting im the minds of hundreds of relatives and friends, both in Texas and the United States. We presume this act of clemency is due to Santa Anna, whese heart having been quite recently wounded by a severe domestic affliction, may have sought fitting alleviation in this deed ot mercy. We may short. ly expect the cutter Woodbury at this port, and, we pre- sume, with many of these poor prisoners on board. ‘They will stand in need of succor und shelter—let all be pre- pared to give them both. We have before stated that Santa Anna had obtained bsence from the Chambers to attend to his pri- nd solace himselt in his afflicti n to the lors . He left the capital on the evening of the 12th of September, for bis retirement of Manga de Clavo It has before been announced by us that Gen Canalizo bad been appointed: Provisional President. during $a ta Anna’s retirement. ‘The General arrived ot San Luis de Potosi on the 17th of September, to tke commana of the Army of Operations against Texas. The following day, by an extraordinary courier, he received’ notice of his having been appointed Provisional President. He imme- diately set eut for Mexico, where he arrived on the 19th, and the following day he entered upon the d the duties ofthe Presidency. He did not take t! office until the aiternoon of the 2ist, whem the ceremony was performed at one o’clock in the presence of the Sug preme National Congress. ‘The President of the Council of Government is Don Jose Joaquin Herera. The Senate has solemnly deelared that there is no ground for en act of accusation against Don Juan Bawis- ta Moraies, the responsible author of an article in El Siglo XIX, charged as being subversive of the Govern- ment, and personally urious to President Saute Apna. On the 19th of September the Chamber ef D *puties vo- ted to prorogue the session of Cony fer suck time as might be deemed necessary; but upto our latest advices the Senate had not concurred. We are not certain thet we have not befere made meu- tion of a proposition su! mitted to the Chambers by the Government ear'y in September, that foreign vessels should be admitted into the four following ports of the Republic, viz:—Vera Crum, Santa Anne de Feoulipes, Asornen Poo! the arrival of the steamboat Reritan last evening about 7 o'clock, from South Amboy, a gentleman named McKin- ley, from Philadelphia, discovered that his pocket bad been cut and that $1,350 had been abstracted therefrom, consi-ting of nine $100 bills on the Bank of Metropolis, at Washington, and the remainder principelly on Banks in Pennsylvania, Mr. McKinley offers a reward of $250 for the recovery of the money and detection of the regues but no trace of either has at present been discovered Anornenr Pocket Pickep—THe Ronsen Anaxstep — Last evening while Mr William M. Lent, of Ne 50 Dey Street, was ottending the Fair of the American Institute, at Niblo’s Garden, a pickpocket named Walter Glandville, abstracted his wallet, which contained between $5 aud $6. Officer J. A. Brown observed the transaction, and took Giundville into custody, and he is fully committed to take his trial. Pasvina 10s Monny.—A female named Barbara Lowerre, was arrested and is committed to take trial for attempting to pass bill onthe Globe Bank, ® worthl-ss concern, to Mra, Hillen, No 360 Pearl street, last evening,in payment for a small purchase made by her. Sreauivo Crornina.—A female named Julia Brewn. not the fair Julia, inasmuch as the person arrested was of the ebony, and not the alabaster hue, is committed to fers stesling a basket, which contained much wear- fy parel. Edbrenvesten loxwriviey.—Yesterday threo men were arrested, in whose possession was found much epu- rious money, one of whem is nomed Case McAllister This morning, Mr. W. W. Cadwell, of No 68 Cherry street, came to police and identified McAllister as the person who hed a few days si almed on to him for good consideration two worthless $5 bills on the Barn stable Bank, Yarmouth, Massachusetts, and he is com- mitted for trial, Bunouans Cavcut.—Yesterday afternoon, officers Mc- Grath, John Low, and Charles Denniston, arrested two men named Jack Clark and George Pennyweight, elias Bill Wilson, whe they discovered concealed in Croas st, in this city, having fled from Newark, N. J., afer having broken open re house of the Canal sportation Line, situate in that city, and stolen a large amount of dry goods. They were committed to be sent to Newark to be tried for the burglary. Coroner's Office—Fridsy.—Fourn Daownrn.— The Coroner was called to hold an inquest on an noWwN man, found drowned in the North River, off Pier No. 1 He had been in the water for some time. Superior Court Bufore Judge Oakley. Oor 26.—Edward Ferres and Adeline Pool, Executors of John Pool, deceased va. Robert Hogan —This is an action brought to recover for services rendered by the above named John Pool, and furnished in building premises situuted on the north side of Waverly Place, near the 6thavenue. Said debt alleged to have been due peachy and Acapulco; anda lowing no foraign oom fe at other ports, unless curried on in versels bearing the Mexican flag, or in Mexican built ships The success of the project was deemed more than problematical Aconducta of apecie arrived at Vera Cruz on the 17th of September, bringing the following amounts :—- on the 20th day of Jume last. Verdict for Sgt $21 26, | From Mrjico. . «$1,098 786 37 R F. Winslow for plaintiff, J.W. aud J. E. White for “Puebla. 65 881 69 defendant. “ Perote. 5,900 00 Chas P. Robert Wardel vs. The President of the Man- “ Jalepa, 45,693 46 hattan Company —In this action, which was brought to recover certain eollateral securities placed in the Man- Total. . ++ 4$1,210 160 62 hattan Bank, the court ordered a nonsuit, ‘We presume with which the Trent arrived et Havana. In no portion of the news received by the way of Ha- vana do we find any mention made of the tions against Texas, nor do we learn that the Chambers have en any further step towards raising the $4 000,000 vo- tedtorthe war. From the retirement, however tempo rary,of Santa Anna, and the recall of Canalizo, we are more and more convinced that the President sees he eenitor of acontest with the Republic of “ the Lone ar The jury were discharged for the term. Cireult Court. Before Judge Ken Oct. 25.—John Doe va. Richard Roe —This case which ise “ig ied issue to test the validity of a will, noticed in yesterday’s Herald, has been adjourned over. Common Pleas. Before Judge Ulshartfer Oct. 25 —Joseph McMurray vs. Stephen E. Glover.—Li- bel and Slander.—This was un action to recover damages for libel and stander. The case was opened last evening, steamer Union, Lieut. Com. here on Thursday last, eleven Navat.—The | HH B but no witnesses were examined, and occupied the court us. On reaching that pert it was during the day. The libel, as charged, was °>ntained in sr boilers was defeetive, insomuch two cautionary letters which had been ser iverpool, ceed on down to VeraCruz, ‘ome addressed toa Mrs. Byrnes, the wide of the late | as was original It is supposed that the ma- T.W. Byrnes, shipping gent, at Liverpoo! od the other | terial of the boiler must have been burnt or blistered in toa Mr: Land of that city. It appeared (ct the partes | some way during the construction Gen. Duff Green was in the suit were formerly partners in the shipping | landed at Velasco, and by the first opportunity would Galveston. The brig Lawrence, Commander | sail to-day, it possible, for Gaiveston, take on and cenvey him to Vera Cruz. Since the as put in type we have learned, by this morning’s e New Orleans Qgescent City, that General ston for Vera Cruz in the Revenue bably the order for the immediate will be revoked.—Peneacola Gaz. line, and held a connexion with Mr. Byrnes. A formal e for dissolution took place between them, when the plaintil still continued the connexion with the late Mr. Byrnes On Lis demise it was alleged the defendant forwarded the letters ; cantioning Mrs. Byrnes to beware of the plain- Uff, for he was a “designing man,” and went on to charge upon him other acts in relation to his general character, which reflected wiih much bitterness tend malice upon the character of the defendant. The second letter was of similar import, but not eo strong against Mr. McMurray Mr. Loaan, the first witness, testified that about eight years ago he became acquainted with the rarties in the action, and was employed by plaintiff in the lifetime of Incrtasz or Poputation.—Northern Texas is fast filling up; emigrants are pouring into that seetion more rapidly than any other portion of the republic, another partner, who died in 1839; the late Mr. T. W | Four hundred families from Missouri and Till ve Byres was connected with them, and kept his house at | lately settled on the upper Trinity ; th he old Liverpool ; when Mr. Rawson died, the plaintiff and de- | pioneersof the western States, are well armed and pre- fendant became partners; the late Mr. Byrnes continued | pared to de’end themselves against Mexicans or Indiens, to be the principal correspondent, and they had large commercial dealings : in tember, 1842, a dissolution took place ; defendant continued in business on his own account, and witness remained in his employ ; witness was handed a letter by defendant to copy ied it, Aen SES Office of the New York & Erle R.R Co., Oct, 21th, 1844. At the annual election for Directors of the N. ¥. & Erie R. R. Co., which took place on ere feel) the followi rm handed it to Mr Glover for his signature; suggested it was | "amed gentlemen were du for theensuing y libellous letter ; defendant put tho letter furhis deak for | ,, afer, oriswais,seege Lat, John C. Green, i some time, and then handed it to witness to be forwarded to Mrs Byrnes. Witness testified to having put both let ters at the time to be forwarded by the steamer, and copied them in the same way. In his cross-examination this witness stated he took acopy of the letter, and com- municated its contents, and because he had written it, he was induced to mention it, lest Mr. McMurray should pose he was an accessory to the libel, and implicate pied the letters in May, 1843, aud for- warded thein by the steamer. Mr. Bunxer, a merchant of this city, testified to having been engaged in settling some accounts atter the dissoln tion of a" firm of Rawson and McMurray, which he had arranged. Mr. Curtina, fordefendant, contended that no libel was proved;that the mere forwarding of a letter did not amount to publication, and that proof was defective in relation to the letter Mr. Muzocx contended that the moment communication on-e ed from the pen of a writer was duly forwarded, it amounted to iblication, at went before the world, the public being liable to rec the injurious impressi which such a communication was ealculated He contended that upon high authority it amounted ublication in the case betore the Court, uliar res of which brought it with- in the exact limits of the statute. The Court charged that sending a letter did not amount toa publication; but if the jury were satisfied as to the fact of sendin: the letters they were bound to render 0 ©. Marsh, Henry L. Pie 62M. Leupp, JW. Broome co., A. 8. Diven, tauque coun Henry Sheldon, 8 Silas Brown, D, ‘Aitegany con, Elijah i Ata meeting of the Board which took place this day, Eleazar resident. E, PIERSON, Secretary. Lord was unanimously elected y order, the Coliseum, for the es} mn ‘ ies, schools and Fteangers. y school in the city should arrange to see this exhibition, Scholars will learn more of the history of their conutry here in two Hours, than they can in two mouths reading. We recommend it most earnestly. Nochanges of the weather will materially affect the body if the blood is pure. Every individual, even tne im a germ or root of that original pre ho mother Eve; which gerin of pure lood is the supporter of huis lift, and is in constant struggle to throw ‘off the heterogenous, carrage ‘humors, which are the causes of disease in the individual. By purging the body of this diseased individual of its bad humors, you allow the germ of pure bl: od to gain ground aud to make blood ofa beter quality, And so on progressively till the whole mass is regenerated ; for the good pric ciple or feet Pp |, is always striving to be predominant over the bad. eased sumors. Let all who wish to be of a fine healthy hy 3 Who wish to have a sound mind ina sound body ; who ‘to be able to stand without injury the continual charges of this climate ; who desire to have healthy children, use the Brandreth Pills, which will effectually cleanse the blood of all bad or corrapt humors, and re tl human body to the state of health enjoyed before the tion of mineral ‘Remember Brandreth f roduc verdict for plaintiff, and find damages—not virdictive place nes. Re damages, but damuges to the amount of tho injury aus- | within th- reach of all health and long life tained by the plaintiff The jury will render a sealed | | Sold at 25 cents per box, at 211 Broudway, New York, Dr. verdiet this forenoon, Brandreth’s fn} at 241 Hudson st; 47 Bowery ; Mrs, ry rook Phila apbie® Norih Oe ate 5 cor. of Light and iereee, +, Boston No.t0ld Lever, N-Orleass. Swarton vs. Breanan.—In this case, noticed in yester- dey J Herald, the Jury rendered a sealed verdict tor de fen te Common Pleas—In Chambers. Oct. 5 —Henry Coulter vs. Thomas Mcdam.—in this case whieh has been already noticed in the Herald, bein ‘an application to discharge from arrest, under the ‘* Act to Abolish Imprisonment for Debt,” the defenJant who is @ respectable merchant in this city has commen: ced an ection for libel and slander. Some dealinge took lace between the parties in relation to the sale of lum- r, pianos, &o ‘hen Coulter had the defendant arrest- ed and the case was brought before Judge Ulshoeffer, the following facts were then put in evidence. Firat, the defendant produced a number ot witnesses, principally merchants, who had had dealings with Coul- ter, with @ view to impeach his character, which they alleged was bad and that they would not believe him under oath. Z The defendant then introduced the Hon, Juige Drinker, who stated that the propert ed in this proceeding by Coulter, belonged to and was the property of one Wm. Brenisea, of New York, a mechanic in this id That he know this from Coulter himself, an: from his intimacy with the facts inthe case That he had furnished McAdam with a bond of indémnity against the claim ot Coulter, and as agent and counsel for the owner, forbid McAdam to pay Coulter at all hazards. That the sureties on the bond of indemnity were good men and ableto respond to any amount Coulter might re: re cover. ‘m. Brenisen was then introduced, that he owned the pianos for which this suit that Coulter had no right to them whatever, and that be had commenced a suit for the same property to test his title, and that that suit was still pending. Emery Town send was also produced, Brenisen’s attorney, who stated the same facts. The complainant then introduced a receipt from Breni- sen, showing that Brenisen had been paid by Coulter, for the pianos. This was introduced after Brenisen had left, ana detendant’s counsel contended they should have time to find Brenisen to explain the receipt ; the judge stated that thecase had occupied too much time to admit of farther delay. The complainant further proved. by two witnesses who had been in Mr. McAdams’ employ, that he was worth $10,0@0; that he hada gold watch, gold spectacles, and more, a diamond br: ast pin. ‘The cuse westhen submitted, when the Judge decided, that the receipt of Brenisen showed that Coulter had a Br to recover in this case, and as McAdam was a man of large property, he must pay or give abond under the statute, to pay or assign in thirty days, which was done. 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Price 25 cents. 500 Dollars Reward will be patd, on de- mand, to any one who will show that we, or any one in any way authorized by us, have ever proposed to counterfeit, oF get counterfeit plates of any articles whatever, and we Fesponsible man to make any such assertion," COMSTOCK & CO. is pain, grief any re of Prepared Chalk—It makes the ‘and coarse Use the Spanish | ily White. It gives nowy white, pure and natural appearance. Get it at street, oF 323 Broadway, and 139 Fulton street, Dyspepsta, and Liver Complaints. from these ress~ ing €01 medy that will give immediate relie and effect a permanent cure ina short time, may be had at 2b Courtlande street... The proprietors offer to refund the pri Teas the patient (iio, matter how bad the disease, or debilitated the constitation,) is perfectly satisfied with its'effect. and the shove complamts gemoved. Unig “great remedy” is Longley's fesiern Indian Panacea, let none suffering witl of these affections, fail to'procure it oad ay Marine Court. Oct. 25.—Matrimony.—Judge Smith married a couple named Diederick Hopper and Anne Catarina Palchen, in the Marine Court. Medical Advice In Private Diseases.—The members of the New York College of Medici seiablcshed for the suppression af quacker thete partiedlar attention to all disses ean confidently promise to persons, a safe and pe manent cure, without confinemant from business, _Inyalids are particularly request to make application to the College on she first appearance of THANKSGIVING IN Massacnvsetts.—Gov. Briegs has appointed Thursday, the 26th day of November next to be observed as a day ot thavkegiving, gratitude and prayer, by the people of Massachusetts. thove digenges, a¢ 1 Yast amount of sufferiny-and sine may be Amusements. thus avowed,” One ofthe members of the College, for many Erniorgan Sexenapers—Dumpo.ton’s Opera | years connected with the cipal hospital in. Europe for t uds for cousuliation daily from 8 cure of those complaints, AM. to7 P.M. ‘Terms—Advice icine $5.—a cure guaranteed. MEORAANT TO COUNTY. INVALIDS.—Persons living in the country, and finding it inconvenient to make per- plication, can have fyrwarded to them achest containing ines requisite to perform a radical care, by stating therr case explicitly, together with all syraptoms, time of contraction tnd centment fecelved elsewhere, iC a1 enclosing $5, post paid, addressed to W. 8. RICHARDSON, M, D., Agent, ‘Office and Consulting Rooms of the College, 9 Nassau 1t. Crampers Strest.—We cannot permit House, i conclude theae distinguished melodists and minstrel their engagement th # evening, without our regrets, for it any company of artists have a permanent hold upon the pnblic taste, it bi mon, Stanwood, and the other members of nious band. Their concerts have been the theme of uni versal approbation, and we only hope, that should they leave us, it will be to return under circumstances of in. creased attraction. Let them be seen this evening in all their diversified accomplishments. Two splendid eed take place to- clo" day at the American Museum—one at 8 o'clock, ., and the other at 74 in the evenin M wigan he 4 Nellis, &. constitute 1 Comfort and usefalness in Shavi dread the necessary operation of shaving, eos Greed the irritation which follows. the beard This is now done evny with by Menry’s ' hinese Shave ing Croam, anew article, but And most popular and soothing tp the 51 the rrtor. AMT who have wed {t will hereafter try nothing else, find "hose who like comfort will follow their example. -Erice So cents per pot. Seld by AB, Sandy & Co., 273 Bro.dway, comer Chambers street, Granite Building :79 Fulton. street, and 77 Kast Broadway. «My Cough and [fear will terminare in con sleepio Know not whit to vir. Cole, the Dog Billy, Mi great attractions of the r Growded houses. As this is the uxual femil hundreds of ladies and children will enjoy the amuse- mente this aiternoon, Tae Littie Woman at tar New York Museum cted an immense number of persous to that lishment yesterday. She is a curiosity in the tine of the word Her age is ne col upon her cout- ce too piainly to edmit of aloubt upon the rubject xceedingly troublesome, mption. It keens me from Cay you tll me what an ine 7” ten | mh "Enis was the language of a friend a few Shots the first dwart of the feminine gender over ex | since ahd'l d rected hin wo D.-shemarss hectained a hoe ae ie esa we soould thish no gentlemen would decline | of suk Losenser aut is now restored to bereet hesth, How dry cough, should strange that persons su fer hand, tamyer w th themselves when 'y willsave when other me Sherman's warehouse her invitation. There will be an entertainment thie afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Ethiopean Minstrels, the Brothers of Warsaw, Miss Adair, Mr. Jewett, Mr. Whive ly is 60 near ‘at Nassau street and Miss Jesseyline perform, and all to be seen for ona finden pag ron Agente nilijog, ine udlog the Indino Bquaw Dwark It will be | frp steers 190 Felugn wee gre Gipsy, Wi jos i 4 199 arich frost for the little ones, Pitledalphies ‘and @ State street,