The New York Herald Newspaper, January 1, 1845, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. \ \wol. X., Ne, 363=Whole Ne, 3063. ‘ Roehoster. [Correspendexce of the Herald.) Rocuestsr, 26th December. Progress of Rochester—Trade—Flow—Sin, Sorrow and Speculation. I amglad to find that the intelligent people of this ceuntry are beginning to appreciate the value of an independent press. Asa true and faithful re- cord of passing events, your paper must be of im- menge value to the future historian of this country ; and to any one wishing to preserve valuable public documents for future reference, a file of the He- rald is, indeed, a treasute. May your success be equal to your unfailing efforts to make your paper what it is, viz: the most ably conducted newspaper in the United States. But, methinks I hear you ask, &* What of Rochester? How are you pre- 3 in that precociouscity of thirty yearsold?” ets Sad waghe ion ee ganieant cl seetinee: ‘The course of Rochester is yet Proton y “At times I almost tht, indeed, She must have slack in her speed —” But no; in spite ot panicsof all kinds, Rochester is gor as Clay says, “by the inevitable pa og A ly eco! Tampant ‘of 108 ineluded. Vast oh af bid cresy tone this constructed the season to the steamboat landing on the west side of the river. This road is a great curiosity in its way ; it is nearly a mile long and is eut in the perpendicular bank ot the ri- ver with a desceut eo gradual as to be a safe and easy road tor carriages teams. It is prep np rag gto i the river, and in the vicinity of some of the most picturesque ecene! this state. For this improve- ment we are main indebted to the id perseverance of Col. ‘Atexander amaldli on uder Kelsey, one of our most respected and enterprising citizens. One of the most singular facts in this day of speculations is, that within the limits of this city, the Genesee river is at this moment pouring its floods over a neWX- perpendicular fall of more than one hundred feet, Wi*hout turning a single wheel, or pelling machinery of any kind! Such is the fact, as to what is. Lower Falls. This hint maybe of service to some of the capitalists who read your paper. Foran account of the state of society, morale, literature, &c., I must refer you to some future communications. yours, Z. Cincinnati. [Correspondence of the Herald.) Crvomnati, Dec. 25, 1844. Fashion — Theatricals— Fights — Duels — Balls — Beauty—Pork and Molasses. J. G. Brnnetr, Esq. Sm: {t may not be uninteresting to a portion of your readers to learn a little of what is going on in the ‘Western Empire City during the holidays. First, we have “the People’s Theatre,” as a source of amusement, in imitation of Niblo’s, but as far be- low Niblo’s as the earth’s beneath the sua, not on- ly 1m point of talents, but in decency and good or- der—a sort of Bowery “‘ as it used to was.” Then the “National Theatre,” the neatest, prettiest theatre in the United States, the St. Charles not ex |. There is not that qenuponenans about it which marks the St. Charles, but for exquisite tuste in its decorations, it stands unrivalled, with a com- y of respectable order of talent—nothing bril- fiant, And “last thong not least,” etands the Cyprian Balls, conduct by the far-famed leader off “the Fiy Market Rangers.” Last evening the ball-was interrupted by a fight—one of the.most deaperaie of the season—quite a creditable affair. No less than twenty to thirty attacked one man for using i the jl tants. the evening. He was most cruelly cut in every ‘way. He hails trom Louisiana. — evening, oh 80, a gentleman was shot by a friend of his wite’s. Quite an affair. Rumor says that he has two wivea—one here and the other in your city. Hejs well known here as the keeper of a bowling sa- joon. Oar pork packers are in quite a stew in regard to funds. The banks refuse to diecount the best time and sight billson New York, Boston, Philadelphia and New Orleans. The necessary tunds to carry on the business cannot easily be obtained. Many ot the drovere are packing on their own account. Pork commands $8 20 to $325. There is every ospect of the Oho being closed by ice, unless we ve a change in the weather. There is now at this point but 6 feet 9 inches in the channel and ice running. We have not had an arrival from Pitts- burgh since last Thursday. Many of our best New Orleans boats have laid up, awaiting for a rise in the river as well asin the prices of freight. At this time there are but two boats in port tor New Or lewns, and they will not be able to take out more than one-half of their tonnage. Business of all kinds dull. A Lorrsrer on THE Banxs. Fougtu Weex or Cenonsss —Though the his- tory of the past holyday week’s Congressioual pro- ceedings be itself but a summery in sone as it ‘wants compression, We must proceed as to it. * In connexion with the “ Annexation” question, the fol- lowing onty has occurred: First, the President has sent into the Senate, upon its call, copies of the instructions to Me Rok yc The papers tre lar however, rom clearing . The pooh genio athe matter, Secondi; Mr. Doug. what was obscure ly: lass has posed & joint resolution, styled for ‘the annexation” of Texas, in contormity with the treaty by which, in 1908, we acquired a. A bill for the orgamzation of a government in the Ter- ritory of Oregon aiso has been to the Housefrom the Committee on Territories. f mili the routes it. Poy jariediction thus conumasl natoaee ‘all between leti- tude rees and latitude 44 degrees and 49 minutes, Which there will posemly be an important report upon it. The le-day has been, in the same body, ments from the Committee on the Jt ‘One reform of the Naturalizstion Lawa, various peti- tions have been ted. In order to a full int tion of the grounds of ities these, the Commi ing them in charge (that of the Judiciary) hes ask :d and obtained leave to take evidence, wherever 4 Commission. This mode of is the best of an examination of the subject, as will present it in a safe form ior ieaietien. Unhappily, however, the matter is one in the int and the passions of party threaten to oppose themselves, not merely to the pop stterapta aged ogy mene gee atel Cs) o sist, whatever in den; their existence. As an suxiliary the same sul made, ia ne fame potly, upen the information as to the ‘extent to which foreign Govern. ments or communities“are ascertained to have exported regular cargoes of their to this country.—Not. Tol Dec, 8. oes Case or Miss Wenuster.—Lexinaton, Ky., Dec. 21, 1844 —Sir—Abolitionsm ae this da} Lean fe prrmanedarngsoal dary tor ‘slaves from prace on the ptember a verdict of guilty, and fixed the period of her confine- in attwo years. The testimony in case circumstantial, but strong. Kee ‘arrest, a Mr. Fairbanks came over from Ohio to sid her in carrying out-her plans. On the 98th of ee they conveyed three negroes in a hack to Ohio, and when they returned were arrested. The mein material rt of the testimeny consisted of letters and papers fund nm. Her trial com two ind ctments. Fairbanks has a ee ee = Cor. of Isdisonian The New Hampshire legislature adjourned on Siraniay, Dec: 27, at 7; o'elock, A. M.,, aftera session of thirty-nine days. ‘he number of acts re solves passed is 92—many of of rtance, such as the resolves in favor ei with in- cidental protection; those in Texoa; those relating to the trial and im ent of TT w. ‘Dorf, and those maintaining the position of the su P vmond court in opposition to the ‘‘unwarrantable and jangerous assumptions;” of Jadge Story of the circuit court of the U. 5; most of the wi 6 members, several of them lawyers, voted for these last B Matts 'to Boston —The Long Island Mail of Saturday evening, as usual, brought no New York papers of Saturday morning. Ther out where, We suspe attending to the “nn interest. Leng Ieland mail ourrence.— Boston Mail, Dec. 0. NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY Tur Anti-Rent Drrvicuties.—Foerue Par- TicuLaRs.—All the northern mails are now in, and we give the particulars of the rebellion as we find them in the papers. (From Albany Argus, Dec. 30.j From Hudson, we have no intelligence later than the departure of the Emmett Guards from city on Saturday. They doubtless reached idson on the evening of that day, Eastern rai are not in operation on Sunday. The disafiected last week seized a field piece belonging to an. ry company at Germantown. Ie ati remains.concealed. ‘We learn, that on Sai the Sheriff of Rens- ere gk hg ES je a requisi( upea overnor, for arms nd ammaaition to defend the jail against rn en! attempt ‘to rescue prisoners. Tiree field Frain number of muskets, and a quantity of ammunition, were accordingly for- warded forthwith from the Arsenal. ‘ Information Greene, received at the Adju- tent General’s o' states, that although all was yet quiet in that , it was considered neces- sary to organise a force for active service, and.to ferme arms aod ammunition. Several of the ilitia officers are anti-rent, and one or two had refused to oe a Epon to be in readiness; tees yee ally the feeling among the military, if a lied ges! arms amen was to act with iclenc' ti le From Ulster, information has also been received at the tant General’s office, that two ties, the t Guarda, Suydam, and the ister Greys, Capt ut, were holding themeelves in jiness to march at a moment’s warning. The writer adds—‘‘ the acts of the anti- tenters seem to furnish cause for alarm, or at least fficient preparations. They had a meeting in Woodstock, on Christmas, about 500 present, but paly Indians. They are becoming very bold, rash -in their disposition, to intimidate those who do notact with them.” Orders nae been or will be doveedl tivas head- at these and other points, and w! nese rever necessary, toredieee, ies oe extracts, that the Sherifl of will be seen by our Renssalaer poualet has made several other arrests of persons, supposed to be implicated in the Grafton murder—making in all, nine. It would seem, also, tm fiery is said of the Fes iad the examina- win it Saturday idenufed cas of ping en piste Hs son who fired the pistol which gave the fatal (From the Troy Budget, Dec. 28. The Sheriff of our county arrested, this _morn- ee Allen, Esq, Ira B. B Ford, Jabez Haikes, John P. Maraville, and Elisha P. Burdick, who are suspected of having been implicated in the murder of gain Smith. They are all in custody in this city. re have learned no particulars con- nected with their arrest, but presume it was effect- ed without sition, The examination of witnesses summoned by or- der of Coroner Betts, to testify in relation to the murder of Elijah Smith of Grafton, on the 16th in- stant, commenced yesterday. A reporter from this office was in attendance, and we have before us full notes of the testimony elicited. As we ques- tion the propriety of making public the testi- mony drawn out ina preliminary examination of this kind, we have concluded not to copy from our notes But two witnesses were examined yester- day—Nathaniel P.Martin,an uncle of the deceased, Dr. James Christie, who assisted at the exam- ination of the body of. Smith, and who exhibited the ball which inflicted the fatal wound. The ex- amination was resumed at half past 9 o’clock this morning. Up to the time when our r went to (10 o’clock,) but one additional witness had m sworn. He identified the prisoners as having been mpreetat at the murder,and expressed the opin- <4 ase ion one of them discharged the pistol at the deceased. _ (From Albany Journal, Dec. 28.) Our neighbors of Columbia county, and espe- cially of the city of Hudson, are just how, the “observed of all observers.” "The first inquiry at morning, noon and night, is for the news from the seat of war. We give a summary of such rumors and facteas have reached us in a sufficiently au- ri one lad: exe knivce 48d pistols were the order of | thentic form for publication. An express arrived in out City yesterday, from. Hudson, with an application from the ‘Sheriff of ‘Ootumbra: , and the Meyor ead Recorder of the city of Hudson, for an additional military force. object of the re-e nt Was un- derstood to be, ae hes the protection ofthe city againat an 9; ended and threatened attack from the ** Indians,” but, in case their services should not be needed for that purpose, then to accompany and aid the Sheriff in his attempt to arrest the per- sons implicated in the murder of Riphenburgh. We understand that the express brought inteili- gence that the Sheriff had been forcibly resisted in his efforts to make such arresta, by avery formid- able party of Indians. It was also asserted that the authorities had received information froma source entitled to entire credence, that a forcible attempt to rescue the prisoners, now in jail, would soon be made. ? S _ Immediately after the reception of this informa- tion and requisition, Gov. Bouck held a consulta- tion with Moss. Wright and Gardiner, the Gover- for and Lt. Governor elect, result of which was the adoption of the suggestions and recom: mendations of the Governor elect, that effici steps be at once taken to put down the rebelli Gov. Bouck accordingly proceeded to assume Tesponsibility of the Setlonmasoe of his duty. Burgesses Corps, now on duty at Hudson as volun- teers, were put under orders from Head Quarters, and the Emmet Guards, a new but efficient co! oumbering some 50 or 60 privates, were also de- tailed for active service, and left for Hudson to- day at one o’clock. The Adjutant General was also directed to issue his order for the attendance of a company of cavatry from the city of New York, and they will doubtless be in Hudson as soon as time will permit. We rejoice that these efficient measures have at last been adopted. An earlier period would have been more satisfactory to the friends of law and order, but etter late than never. We are glad that the Governor elect has thus foreshadowed his own course as soon ashe shall be vested with the robes of office. . [From Troy Whig, Dec. 28.) who visited Hudson on Thursday, informs =) us Dr Boughton, Thunder, has made lean breast of it'and rovesled fo the: Disisot Attorney the names 2f all the 8 in Columbia county, con- cerned in the Bee Bcageee acend deput very busily engaged the last three or four days in eal pfte thus ‘The names of these persons not being dis- urges) Palins tales trope sates revoues throug tout very easy matter. t the [ndian ranks ; no ‘man Knewe but his tara may come next Their have all been discontinued, and order once more reigns in Columbia. The Sheriff of Albany county was in Hudson on Thurs- day, for the purpose of Boughton the names of i Indians ta tint endatye He wilt doubtless be inst by the District Att it them after ihe fashion din Columbie. ickepe evvandiis ever antgpiata in etapeed yormnos: Albany. [Correspondence of the Herald.) Ausany, Dec. 20—11 A. M. Anti-Rent Affairs—Maffit’s Movements—Religion and Law. Dean Sir— We have a little later news from Hudson, which you may receive via Hudson, but ne- vertheless I will g:veitto you. On Saturday night about midnight, a detachment of the Burghesses Corps, twenty-five in number, under command of Lieut. Townsend, of this city, accompanied the sheriff of Columbia about 15 miles into the coun- try. They surrounded the house of the men they wished to arrest, and succeeded in taking two pri- soners, one of whom was found in the garret, and the other attempting to escape. On their return, several of theludians were seen hovering around,one ot whom being ordered to stop, refused, and was fired upon, and is supposed mortally wounded — ‘The detachment returned with their prisoners in safery to Hudson yesterday. Thisis the substance of Gen. King’s despatch to Gov. Bouck. The Att teneral has again gone to Troy, to attend the examination of the persons confine there, nine in number. As yet nothing has been done in this county. Ihave just seen sheriff Bat- terman, who informed me that he visited Hudson on Thureday to get the names of the [adians in this county. He has no warrants, and none have been issued as yet for the arrest of any one here, but he goes out to-morrow or next day, without a posse, to serve civil process. Tne Adjutant General has just informed me that the three remai corps in this city are to hold themselves in readiness to move at 1 notice, as also two companies in Schei ly. Capt, Willard’s com at Troy have been sup- plied with arms ¢ State, and are under the or- ders ot the sheriff of Rensselaer county. This is all the authentic information on the sub- jeet; all else is mere rumor. A cabinet council ‘was held, as the here have advised you, last week, at which Gov. Wright was present, and it is semi-officially uoderetood that he approves of all the present measures. 7 Brother Maffit is here, holding forth ia his usu- ally eloquent apd popular manner, and drawing enormous houses. He pr every night this week, ina new Methodist church, to raise the funds to pay for it. ] have not time, or I would give you the substance of his morning’s discourse | p Eieeters which was truly a sermon, its aim of the Bible, the divine and ,' Affairs In Canada, ‘The mails have brought Toronto papers of the 2th, Quebec of the Bist und Kingston of the 24th ult. Owing to the adjourament of Parliament to the 7th of January they coatain nothing of impor- tance. Many look upon this adjournment of the legisla- 9s proof of the weakness of the government, as it is only during the holidays it may not ing to prove, out signify any thing. human nature of Jesus Christ. He handled the} ABnexedare the most interesting facts connect- pabioet with very great strength of mind; rather | ed with the legislature, while it was in session, tpoarsumentative, I thought, for many of hie au~| namely, to the 20th ult., and they indicate the The great case of Lawrence vs. the Corporation | course of affairs in the provinces. of New York, has just been voted onby Court ‘rom the Toronto Examiner, Dec. 26] of Errors. The vote 9 for affir. 7 tor rever. |. The following questions were put by Mr. Christie, to The case of Rawel, ws the Corportion,& nimi | re eT ence ag case, has been decided in favor of the city—vote, ‘6 21Mor affirmance, Sfor reversal. In the ‘Lawrence treotese cee ey iat ty, (arf ame Nona 4 case one more vote would decide the matter. !f| anwwer.—The duties of the Civil Secretary had not not decidedg this time, it must be argued over. | been transferred. The salary was £10008 year. (Loud It is the pioneer of 52 cases commenced in the | cries of* hear, hear,” from the O; mn Supreme Court of New York, for goods, which | 4 Whether it was the intention of the Government to were in the stores destroyed by order of the takeany steps for the suppression of Secret Societies in ration in 1885, to be sold'on commission. The real? cause was argued by Van Waggemen for plait Answer.—The first that it wae to deter- and by D. Graham for the corporation. Tecenonet Pes ee Sees ccgph beaming yee co og involvedgreachestover a million. This is the end ‘they did receive such information it was impossible of it, as the suits were comm . late to enable the plain cover esa ot val according fo propio nation pet - queries to the ment, tel bee”? Se eeaiamer whlch were rerponded toby Mr Attorney General Smith: de, jurisdhetion of the division Courts 7 Mr. and Mrs. J. Wallask continue to draw well st the | former We are not prepared with any measure upon American Theatre, New Orleans. Miss Moore, the danseuse, took a benefit at the National Amphitheatre, New Orleans, en the 21st ult. “Lucrezia fen has been brought out at the St Charles Theatre, New Orleans, with great effect. Mc. and Mrs. Hunt continue as great favorites as ever with the Albanians. The Museum is crowded nightly to see them. Spalding’s Equestrian Company is et Albany. Miss Clarendon and Mr. Jamieson are engaged at the Baltimore Museum for a brief period. Mn Barrett is engaged at the Front Street Theatre, Baltimore. Died, at Milfard, N. H, Mr. Benjamin Hutchinson, aged 27, one of the noted’ melodiste of the Hutchinson iy. ‘Answer.—That subject is slso under considera! ion. 4th. Whether the lands taken away from the endow- ment of Grammar Schools, were to be restored ? Answer.—The same as to the last. Sth. intended to alter or I the act establishing ® Court of Ch ncery in this Province? Answer —It is not. @h. Or to alter the system of taxation which prevails in U Canada? song am not prepared to answer that enquiry. According to this it appears that the Governor General does not intend to commit himself to any Mr. fave a Concert at Charleston, Mouiey last Fron’ tence he immediately lsto | measure. New Orleans. He hes been highly successfulashehes | On the 20th, the House waited upon the Governor ee aot: Gepecel, at the kgs the jp Connell, whos His th still ‘Cel assent, jest, Fee an remains at Charleston, drawing excellent es osepstis reirg bile = ry name jejesty, An Ac’ to amend the Law relative to Still Licenses. pt, Des prnadigions; or Swiss Bell Ringers, are at oa Botte comtistes the duty on Agricultural Produce Mr. E. Sergeant’s new entitled “The Genoese,” ‘an Act to veat in Trustees the confiscated estate of has been brought out at ¢ baint Charles Theatre, New | Joka Montgomery. ” cleans. It was pretty well received. It ip fair to state, that to the latest accounts Sir During the performance of the drameof “Putnam, js IroneArmea Bon ot fiagihs the Mobile theatre on oe lay evening 2 ayune, the steed which i Id honte tisplayet his'wonderal prowers Socom 80 i thorot imbued w: 6 spirit let fy ‘his’ heels at some ph Pena l win' bao were representing British soldiers in red coats, and kick- Saeer off the stage, to the no small delight of the au- Charjes Metcalie’s new cabinet has worked well. The majority in their favor, in the house, has not inereased, but a working majority of ten, may fairly be reckoned upon. In addition to this, upon many questions there is probably no doubt but that the. ministers will receive support from the other Mr. Hudson has consented to deliver his course of Lec-. | side of the house, as several members of the oppo- y useful legislation, even thor politically at fio aearecer empire Me. giving | variance with those from whom such measures Mr. Brougham continues as attractive es ever at the | should proceed. ited ahaa has taken the Macon Theatre, Geo. |’ The cubes etaabes tastes very, we which he is about to open with a very talented company: | the = week, vane day | Seifert artes i$ Miss Davenport—formerly the “infant phenomenon | Mometer marked 14 deg below zero. The 8t. Charles is Davenportytorty”—is playing at the Olympic, London. ereeet frozen over as farus its mouth. The North ween the Jaland of Orleans and the main Mr. Marble continues to be popular with the theatre- | land has also taken, and an all but direct communication prece en poeple oy peop eae - pare re] between the Island andthe city now exists Above, the it ye amencp A oviacial esinagers. He proceeds pela eee Lecce ees fees Fronting usa, ie a it Liverpool to Dablin—thence to Scotland—and efter | the city, the formation ot which, by m0 means soema ws 401 other engagements resumes his position on the | jj London boards. ikely, should the cold of ic. aay ega - the menth of Novem! hi it of Daring the average height o Webb, the player, who it was-said became a Methodist | the thermometer was 24 degrees, pretohet, has again taken to thestage, and is playing 1m 20th of this month the vorape night has een seat 8 lew Orleans. deg. From a table, computed at St. John’s, N. B , for the Miss Brawson gives » it it, As pee. eg a pein on’ the plano—the ily = greatest in the country. Sporting. anne Hill will, by request, give three more enter- Tue Gaxar Race Over tHe Merainme Counse.—The iments at the lecture room of the museum, Philadel- | New Orleans papers say, the excitement in regard to the P gteat sweepstakes to be run for on the 24th ult. over the The Vermont Gazette reports that Chester Kimble, of | Metairie course, has, we believe, nearly reached ite cli- hese Baihatlnn & son aged eleven months, which he | max. Amongst sportsmen it is the ovly theme of conver- i ready to exhibit eqainet any child of his ege, and defies | sation, and the desire to see the great event seems to per- pp hang mie ~ pala nt 9 round the shoulders | yade all classes. ‘' The Northern party” appear to be ths thigh 3 oak round t Pia 2 feet 4 inches; reund | daily gaining ground, not only in numbers, but in conf. vase ie Presgire a) 5 ronm arm 10 inches ;"round bis } dence, in the powers of their clempien “ Blue Dick.” It poe 5; Foun ankle 10 inehes, and weighs 64j | is said by those who oughtjto know, that he is doing re- pounds, ae all his exercises, and every ‘‘ move” he makes adds strength to their opinion of his ability to win ‘“Peytona” too, with home,” has hosts of friends to bsckher. We presume she is doing well, or rumor, with her thousand busy tongues would have given it out tothe Personal Movements. The Hon. J. L. Tillinghast, died suddenl; day night mores the city Hotel, Frovidesos, ey, iy, he has lived with his for some time T. has been frequently honored with ai tinguished offices, the last of which was that of Representativ: “(Heavenly Government News,” paper published by Benj. Clark of enone Ie is devoted, |. to. Feligious subjects, as connect with political and other duties. f purpose, where there ix already some of the finest blood The Philadelphia Gazette says, ‘the report that C B. inthe country. To all appearance the injury which Trego intends to resign his seat in the legislature of Penn- | ‘George Martin” received in Havana last year is alto. aylvania is premature. gether tpearps eo pod a ae of a bet offered since Six or eight millionaires of PI ne was sold, af A it t oper training, in two the verge $i dissolutwa; oc iging I There will be ea, | YeeT# he could beat any horse in the whole country. immense distribution of wealth in 1845, James N. Hunter, member elect of the Pennsylvania Legislature from Berks county, died on ‘Thureday last. ~ cotemis, Le afew days ae x a said to voked, was made jan upon thie ee baht, Hp abowie knife. Dr. T. was very [have Neh poctlibe tenurect ine fey to the Hen, psig Tapers: tit is thought he may recover. Re | wm, Halsted, who has summed up thecase with marked for several yeors has edi: retired ability. John 8 Richards, Esq., wha The jury will probably be charged by Judge Nevius ted “The Berks and Schuy Itill Journal,” hes during wissrrew, (Thureday,) and will return with a trom the editorial chairof that establishment, and been | verdict sometime during Fritay. pope rd by J. Knabb, Esq. Mr. Richards still retains ‘The trial ot Peter Parke ted as one of the i. e ownership. patora in the same tragedy is next upon the calender The Philadelphia Gazette, after the fret of January, is | will occupy in its investigation several days. Th: to do business on the cash system, and has come down | cer county jurors have a, been empanelled. from a sixpenny to a two-penny newspaper. thiog important during the trial occurs you shall be made An edition of the second series of the Essays of Mr. | *¢quainted with it, Geonoe Maarix.—The New Orleans papers he gentleman who purchased this favorite state that ia the title of a little | horse a few days since in that city, dues not intend ever totrain him again. He was bought expressly as a breeder, and he isto go into the western part of the State for that Tue Warren Tracevy.—Betvivers, Dec. 25, 1844.—The trial of Abner Parke, indicted for the murder of John Castner, ig nearly at aclose. The State is ably represented by Mr. C. Morris and Wm. Halsted Emerson, of Massachusetts, has just eppeared in London, th pm Ne ni jee byte orcas riety baer case. Tosees ont Tia eared preface from the pen of Friday, 30 jock, P. M.—The jury in the case of Abner Parke have brought ina verdict of acquittal, as abov anonated — the — Moe ae beanyeene nd poser? The triel of Peter Parke has commenced.— Fecent visit to South Carolin. ““ i . Cuaious Inronmation.—The ship Trio, which lately arrived at Plymouth, (England,) reports that off the River of Plate, a Cape Pigeon was caught, witha containing the following ote :—"* The bri ‘ , Wiley, mar- ter, tound to th ific, off River La Plata, 68 days out, re appointmont jo i they wil obiige eo on. y it” Principal olttbe Posaylvanie I Tor the Blind The uete was without a date. Be appointment will not prevent Mr. Trego’s taking his The Canada left Baltimore about the Ist of July last, tatives of Philedelphia in the | and we believe thet this isthe first inteliigence received fromher. These birds, Caye Pigeons, are frequently ta. ken with a hook and line uff the coast of South Americe, = the Cape of Guod Hope and Cape Horn.— Boston ler. Jour. The Rev. Otis G. Sprague was on Thursday installed breed Church and Congregation of South John Quincy Adams delivered a lecture last week on Pe a for the benefit of the Baptist Church in Wash- ington. |}, haa received the institution seat as one of the represent Legislature of the State, and discharging the duties of hie Capt. Partridge, Peinoipal of the Military Acad at Rickey fiat rreeeaeeta ap Roan 3 vant anew Destructive Firs ar Batrimors.—Last night Sony location will add to his present growi:g | ghout 8 ee a fire broke « out in the shoe ntore : { Mr. Bi er, in Pratt, a loors below South st. A Paris lotter says it is rumored that a married daughter | and notwithstanding the prompt arrival of the firemen, of Marshal who is celebrated for her accomplish. | the flames extended in afew minutes to a shoe store ad- ments, has eloped with a general officer Joining, also Charles Ingram’s and Matthias Day, for nearly half « century an honored | | ; Richard Meson’s biscuit bakery, citizen ot Newark, expired oh Sunday afternoon about | lottery office, and the large clothing half past two o'clock, at the residence of his ‘son Cheries | Messrs. Wilson, all of wh oh were generally destroyed. T. Day, after a proeacted iliness, in his 78h year. None of the buildings on South street were materially in- Mark Skinner, Eeq., of Chicago, has been a ted U- jured. The gunsmithing estublishment of Mr Merrill, jar manu- ir. Joseph's lishment of the qe S. District Attorney tor the state of Illinois. Mr 8. isa | *m4 the instrument store of Mr. R K. Hag- thief Justice Skinner narrowly escaped destruction, the rear buildi cscs or goed ceskaeats of Vermont, a gen- | feiry ‘consumed. Fortunstely the night was caim, el "4 the Seatraction of property would hve been immense Rev. Joseph P. Thom; of the Chapel street Church, New fiaven, hes had a Sail to phates aor A Brosd- The sparks ascenced in a solid column toa great heigl way Labernacio, in this city, which ‘ne deolines, ‘* bt, rr and [rm spp bes! | oy beige even She the reter- | pro; in its train. itemen deserve no little praise Ting to remain with his present parishioners. for their noble exertions in stay ng the progress of the «Mr. Whitaker, the editor of the Southern Quarterly Re- | flames. It originated from the incendiary's torch. The view, has just delivered a course of three lectures atthe | houses were ownal by the heirs of the late es Arm. capi'olot North Carolina—his subjects being ‘ the Com- | strong, and were insured. We regret to lea: mon School System and Prussian System of Education,” | Mason’s loss will be very severe, as he wi “The Newspaper Press of the United States;” and ‘‘ the | sured ; his booke and papers werg all burnt — Baltimore Periodical Press of the United States.” Clipper, Dec 30. f Massec! Winnie oan the plarcee ot ew tices ask bw Vessat. Asnorg.—A letter from Marcus Hook, jooked for with interest, ally paren relating | dated yesterday, he echr Dime, Shute, ~ affairs with South C a and the mission of Mr. and oar. The South Carolina Conference of the Methodist Ey copal Church, met at Colambia on Christmas day, Bi Soule presiding. Bishop Andrews was expected to take part in the proceedings. The ure of Maryland commenced its annual session at Annopolis, 30th, The session is limited by the Constitution to the 10th of March next. 7“ Rogue Advocate states that a considerable o Ropssry or Five Hunpaep Douuars By a Nroro Stave —About ten days ago, a negro boy about 18 years of age, named Iravc, robbed his mistress, Mee. Amos, of the sum of $500—$300 of which was in silver ‘ters are turning their attention to the cul- tivation of the sugar cane,as the highlands of that parish fre tlothing’he Pie batter AA ere ony . have been proved to be admirably adapted to the purpose | say nothing has been heard of the money. The boy was A new paper called the “Live Radical” has been start- 4 iu Boston by Mr. J. N. Bang. He adopts for a motto, “IC this be treason, make the most of it;” and bangs away at a famous rate. Commodore Morris is scting Mr. Mreon is making a visit at ting the holidays. a slave of Mre. Amos, and states that he took the mone; by the advice of a treo negro, who told him if he wou! firt him $400 he would go to Philadelphia and procure is freedom. He says he gave him the money but has not ray Me he: Navy. | heard from him since. Mrs. Amos lives in Ensor street, jase in Virginia, du- | Old Town, The was ae committed upon his own confession, by Wm. A. , Enq. — Balt. Chipper. MORNING, JANUARY 1, 1845. Literature, dic. Tux Hisrory oy Kome—By B. G. Niebuhr: Burgess & Stringer, New York.—This is one of the cheapest, most useful and valuable works ex- tant, ably translated, principally by Leonhard Schmitz. It ought to be in the library of every one pretending to the Jeast love of literature and history. The whole work is well printed, with voluminous notes, in five vols., at one dollar each. Tue Lis anp Apventures or ALonso—Christy : New York.—A very interesticg work, translaled from the nish, and said to be equal, if not sur- passing Gil Blas in interest. It is well worthy of perusa’ Osgoras, on THE Rep Race or America, No. 3; Burgess & Stringer, New York.—A work both useful and interesting, particularly to those at all curieus on the subject of the Aborigines of this country. Tue Nevittes or Garrerson, No. 2—Harper, Brothers, New York—The author of “‘Harry Lor- requer,” &c. does not appear quite so happy in keeping up the interest of the present work as of many of his previous productions ; but perhaps itis too early to judge. i Tae Wanpsxine Jew, No. 7—Harper, Brothers, New York—The admirers of the improbable and questionable utility must be gratified by the iesu- Taree— ing of such works as this. Sedgnisk—Harper’ Brothers, New York— the pe. wick—Harper, Brothers, New —The cuiiur character of Miss Sedgwick’s writings—thet inimitable blending of the useful with "the agreea- ble, which has made her tales so universally popu- lar, is so well known as to need no remark. The lut.e volume of which we have given the title, containsten or twelve of these tales and sketches, written in her best vein, and which will, of cours, within a month, have m read by nearly every or in the country. They are very neatly pub- ed. RepBuRnN, on THE SonOOLMASTER OF A MorninG; Christy, New. York—A somewhat interesting love tale done in rhyme. Love1’s Young Srsaxer—Durrie & Peck, New Haven.—A very useful and well yee work, for the student of eiocution. It should be in the hands of all the youths of the country. Inrropuction To THE Picroria Reaper; Sax- ton & Miles, New York.—One of Rensselaer Bent- ley’s mest usetul werks for children. {t contains a vast amount of useful and moral instruction done in such a style, and so beautifully illustrated as cannot fail to impress on their minds the import- ant facts it contains. Very Litres Taxes, ror Very Littie Cam- DREN; Appleton, Philadelphia.—A series of talesin single syllables of four and five letters; tormiag a very pretty little volume for children just attempt- ing to read. \ Dury 1s Savery; anp Jacx THe Sattor Boy; Appleton, New York —Two other volumesof ; 000’s interesting tales for children. Datry Mamonampum Boox, for 1845; Francis & Lautrel, New York.—A very useful pocket book, with almanac, blank memorandum, &c., for the ensuing year. Hanrrsr’s Pictortat Breuz, Nos. 14 and 15: Har- per Brothers, New York.—This'most beautitul work is fast drawing to acompletion. It will be one ot the most splendid works ever issued from the press of this country, when complete. Dunigan’s Intusrratep Eprrion or THE Dovay Bisnis, Nos. 11 to 14; Dunigan, New York.—Ano- ther very beautiful work at a reasonable cost. Hotypay Taxes ; Zapneee New York.—Four interesting Tales neatly got up, forming a hand- some present for youth. Tus Lire or Cuaist; Hewett, New York.—A neat little volume for children. ‘Tug Cuirp’s Dericut ; Appleton, New York—A very neat little work with several beautifully ce- lored drawings. Lire or Putiir Ranpotrn ; Appleton, &c., New York—A very interesting piece ot biography,form- ing vol. 7 of the *‘Library for My Young Country- mea,” well got up at a reasonable cost. Tuinx Barons You Act ; Appleton & Co., New York—One of Mrs. Sherwood’s most beantiful tales; part interesting to pa era REE EME TIMED TTT Doss; New York—An interesting little volume of skete e8 in the early days of christianity, pleasingly written by W. W. Taylor. Tur Desurtre ; by Charlotte Elizabeth: Dodd, New York—One of the most interesting Tales tor Juveniles that has recently issued {rom the press Hewsr’s Intustratsp Snaxsrgarr, No. 37— Hewet, New York.—This excellent and beauti- fully illustrated work may now be had complete. Tus Oppretiow’s Orrgring ror 1845—Mc Gowan & Treadwell, New York. —This work, edited by Paschal Donaldson, consists of various apers, the productions of Odd Fellows and their ladies: the Linco age sayy 4-4 eight in number; algo the handiwork of an Odd Fellow. The work isneatly got up. Granam’s Magazine, for January—Graham, New York—Contains five most beautiful engravings and a series of papers of considerable merit. The spirited aes appear determined to take the lead with this work. Axtuur’s Lapies’ Macazive, foriJanuary—Bur- gess & Stricger, New York —This work is not be- bind others in excellence of engravings and -tyle ot the articles. There is evidently a great im- provement in it of late, which promises tu be con- tinued. ft will not only let live, but must live as long as it proceeds thus. Corumuran Magazing, For Janvary—I. Post, New York.—Another edition of this number ir just issued. From what we can hear, see and un- derstand, this work promisesto be a tormidable ri- val in excellence to all other Magazines during the ensuing year. Tus Lire or Gen. Jackson, No. 6—Harper Brothers, New York.—Amos Kendall, is getting well on with this work. It isa most valuable ad- dition to the history of the country, and must be interesting to men of every class and party. It is well gotup and will contain upwards ot 30 beauti- ful illustrations Litrat’sjLivine Acg, Nos. 31 and 383—Burgees & Stringer, New York.—Three very interesting numbers, abounding with some highly talented papers. ‘ Tite Evipences or Curistiantry, in their Ex ternal or Historica! Division ; exhibited in a course of lectures, by C. P. M’livaine, D. D., Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Ohio. Sixth edition. Harper & Brothers, New York —Thie work has already gone through five editions iv this country and has been republished in England, by the Society of the Church of England for the promotion of Christian knowledge, as one of their standard works for distribution. % Prose Worxs oF Mrs. E tis, 2§vols ; H. G. Langley, New York —A most beautitul ano well printed work, coataining this lady’s writings, forming as handsome a present at this festive sea son, as can well be thought of, particularly to the fairer portion of the community. We know no! ot amore interesting or valuable work at present extant. Buackwoop’s Maaaaine, for Dec.—Scott, New York—Contains sume very interesting and valuable papers. The one on “‘fojured Ire! Janu” throws considerable |ght on the true state and evils pre vailing in that unfortunate country. The firet pa per in the number on “The Scottish Banking Sys tem,” will be found to contain much information that may be valuable to the banking and financier ing portion of the community in this country. The Funny Atmanac For 1845; a London pub- lication after the manner ot ‘* Punch.” It con- tains a few humorous articles, which. will be better understood at the other side of the water than they can passibly be on this Neither are the calcula- tions, &c suitable to this country. | fi New Musi Atwill, at his music repository, 201 Broadway, has published all the most popula’ songs, duets, trios, choruses, marches, gallops, izes, and quadrillee, in the admired Opera o! “The Bohemian Girl.” They are correctly pub lished from the Opera, as sung by those distinguish ed voc! , Mr. Mre. Seguin, and Mr. Fra aier, ay be had together or separate. Geib. Maiden Lane, has also just issued some most beau tuful pieces, among which may be tound—“ Thr Corps of Cadete,”** The Campanologian Waltz,’ composed and dedicated to the belles of New York “Farewell,” a song, dedicated to Mrs. Gen Seott—“I miss thee each lone hour,” a song © considerable sweetness—and ‘The Julietta Waltz’ —L’Henri,” « Gallop Brilliante, for the piane forte, by Mize R. Browne, of Brooklyn ; and “Th Marvellous Horn,” by the same author, may be had at all the music stores. Navat.—We learn from the Georgetown Advo cate, that Commodore Lavalette, Commandant o the Pensacola Navy Yard, has been informed by the 8 cretary of the Navy that the charges made oguinat hin by Wm, A. Jones, and recently investigated by a Cow of Inquiry, have been dismissed it onerated trom oll censure growing out <f them. lly «x: § Price Two Cente, Notices. As there will be extensive purchases made to- day, in the way of New Year's Presents, those who desire to lay out their money well, had better look over the subjoined list of cheap establish- ments. P. F. Franceschi has removed to 4 Vesey street, where he keeps fancy articles, toys and perfumery in great variety. ‘ames Bowles i present deeply engaged in pushing an exteni business in silver plated ware, work boxes, dressing cases, tea sets, accor- dions, violins, and innumerable other articles; he is said to give great bargains. Gold and silver watches, jewelry and silver ware, are offered tor sale very reasonable by E, & S8.S Rockwell, 413 Broadway. Charles B. Hatch, 97 Wilham street, has now on hand a charming assortment of gloves, scaris, stocks, ready made linens, and ali commodities in this line ; call and see him. We observe that George Rogers, 3 Chambers street, is still prepared to supply with watches all who require them on most moderate terms. New year’s day bouquets may be procured from Thorburn & Co., 15 John at. Dunigan’s etock of elegant books, English and American Annuals never was, apparently, more rich, notwithstanding the run there has been upon them since the commencement of the Christmas holydays. . mt leaera. Tiffany, Young, and Ellis, are selling off their magnificent supply of late importations with amazing rapidity; public patronage, nevertheless, is still duly appreciated. Another call in that attractive establishment of Mesers. Diacon & Saxton, 20 Jehn st., has only in- creased our conviction of their ability to serve pur- chasers in the most satisfactory manner. rr lamps, lustres, shadee, chandeliers, work box fie persons may go farther, but certainly not tare etter. _ We observe that Thompson’s New Year’s Cake is not yet all consumed, although, by ail accounts, the most strenuous efforts are made by the public toeat him out. All those desirous of lending a hand, may call upon him at 40 Lispenard st. One of the best stocks of teas,groceriés, and general merchandize that can be, is submitted for sale by John C. Morrison, 188 Greenwich *t. * To such as are desirous ot procuring splendid rosewood work boxes, dressing cases, and rich silver ware, at an unusually low figure,.we recom- mend to call at 814 Pine street, up stairs, where a capital selection may be seen. Phere is a new restaurant opened by George Peirees, 156 Broadway, near Howard’s Hotel, and from the style in which dinner and everything else are served, and from the quality of his liquors, no doubt it will be a favorite resort very soon. Walker’s book store is plentifully supplied for the holidays with. suitable works, to which the atten- tion of buyers is directed. Ample preparations are, we observe, made by Downing for garnishing the festive board. He sends bis delicacies to any part of this city, or that of Jersey, or Brooklyn, for the convenience of his customers. 3 French china in every variety at the worehoure of A. Dalesme, 65 Liberty street. . No person in the trade will give better value in groceries and liquors than Scott, 76 Nassau street. Messrs. James, Beck & Co., are now richiy sup- plied with dry goods to a large extent. In every department, particularly those of silk lace, and em- broidered articles, they are prepared to compete with any house in this city. City Intelligence. Vitaimous Assautt.—Oa Sunday ning about half t six o’clock, a gentleman residing in Houston street Rr his home to go as fur as Prince street; when in Mer- cer street between Houston and Prince,he, was stop} ry two men, one of whom a ed to be intoxi 1 Who told him he must go and drink with them. On his decli- ning the faver, he was asked whether he was a democrat or a whig, and on being told he did not vote,and sgain tel- ting them to move on one way or the other, one of the men said then “ God damn you, you are a foreigner, and have no business here,” at the same time felling the gen- tleman to the ground When calling for hetp,a man came from over the way, who speke to one of the villains, and gave the gentleman his hat. The other man came to at- tack the gentleman again, who ran into Mr. ere stables tor ection The gentleman went immediately tothe watch-house in Prince street, stated his case, but ree bee gn hour to the time of set! broad two — rascals. es Police, Dec. 31.—Granp Laaceny.—A colored man named Jno. Mingo, waa this morning arrested by officers Beaman and f[ves, on board the schooner Wash- ington, bound for Norfolk, as she was en the point of sailing. It appears ‘that the prisoner belon; ed to the schooner Patriot, and this morning heel § corly he arose and decamped with a gold watch, worth $100, $765 in cash, a pair of spectacies and other articles, valued altogether at ut $200, the- property of Felix Smith, the ceptain of the schooner, who gave information ut the Police as soon as he missed it, and the officers lortunately suceeeded in preventing his escape. He is fully com- mitted. New Youx, Monday, Dec. 80, 1844. To THe bt yp Lyte bpp fe ei I perceive by the poliee report your paper of this morning that one Seneca B. Stewart was arrested at the Park theatre on Saturday evenin; for attempting to pass a spurious, or altered bank note or notes on my worthy old friend, Blake, the Treasurer (rather a verdant operation by the way), and committed to prison by the seid mogistgate for the offence. As I am informed by many of my frierids that the .mpression very generally preva: that I am the individual imp icated in this criminal trans- action (which I can the more readily believe from the fsct that Seneca is by po means a commen name), I con- sider it my duty to notice the matter in a public manner, «step which I should by no means teke if the circulation of your paper was confined to this city, as the error will soon correct itselt here; but ax [ bave numerous re- es, friends and acquaintances in'various parts of the ity, many of whom may not remember whet! T have or have not a middle name, and hence be in doubt as o the identity of the party implicated, I Lay gece 4 ‘80- tcit a space in your columns, to say that I am not the person ‘hus chi i ed, nor do I krow = f Seneca B. ily or whereabouts, all of vhich might, a1 nid, have been stated Justice Merritt. or either of the reporters for the press, if they had anticipated anv misapprehension on the part of those whoknew me. Respec'tully, & SENECA STEWART, Late Silk Goods Jobbing Merchant. Coroner's Office, Dec. 31—Deatn raom Intam- rerance —An inquest was held at — 37th street, near the 3th avenue, on the body of a colored man named Peter Johnson, aged 62, a native of New Jersey. Deceased hed neen very intemperate for some time past, and died from «ts effects on Monday atterncon. ‘erdict accordingly. Common Pleas. Before Jucige Ingrabem. Dec. 81.—Mark Linnenger vs. Nicholas Barton, Margaret Rehers, et al —This was av action of trespass for an al- leged asavuitand battery, said to hi been committed reon of plaintiff by de +n evidence, that the plaint ff in this 6 ger, and the defendants are mother and ‘a the same house. Sometime in the mouth of Septem- ner last, tacked uff with a broom ; and durin, j@ fracas, the jp, and ey port with his mother, attecked jaintiff, knocked him down, and while in that position warly severed his thumb from his . It wes putin or defence, that plaintiff first attacked the mother, snd it was in defending her that the alleged assault place. Verdict for plair tiff, $24 damages with 6 cents costs. ‘Wm. H. Harned ior plaintiff; J. McCarthy for defendant Cireult Court. Before Judge Kent. Dxc 31.—Nelson Merrill vs. Robert R. Fox.—In this cause action was brought to recover between $200 and 5900 costs, and charges for services rendered es counsel- orat law. It appeared in evidence, that in 1840, a Dr. Hathaway, sued the defendant for remuneration for medi- al services, in which plaintiff was employed by Fox to efend him. The cause was tried in the Common Pieas, and afterwards reterred tu reterees three several times, vho finally reported $61 in favor of plaint ff, which «mount would carry costs. Bonds were then given te carry the cause to the Supreme Court but before amy fur- her steps were taken, the suit was settled by the parties; «nd this ection is brought as above stated to recover the smount alleged to be due for counsel fees and bill of costs. itwas contended for defer vere made for alleged se endered ; and, also, that plaintiff took the cose on 3 ation, and was to be paid only in the event of his being uc‘estul. Verdict ior plaintiff, $231 19 cents damoges nd 6 cents costs. U.S. Cireult Court. i Before Judge “ets. Emerson va Hogg and Delamatre —This case olready oticed stands adjourned to Thursday. Court Calendar—Prharsday. Cincurit Count—42, 45, 49, 60, 51, 52, 53, 331, 332, 333, 20, 29, 31, 35. e mother without any previous provocation at- Commo Preas—64, 59, 62, 8, 15, Mr. Kimball, ediio; the Middlesex Washingtonian , abont to remove to Boston, to take charge of the Mussa- husetta Temperance Standard. The Washingtonian is » be merged into that publication. In allusion to the statement thet Amelia Welsy, the weet povtess of Kentucky, is writing articles in support ( American Republicanism, the Louisville Journal re varks that she has never written eith political article r& political song though many have been attributed to wt joreph R. Brown bas been sppointed Postmaster at . “a Oswego coun‘y, in the place of J. M. Rice, re- Mrs, Joe Smith has fost oll confidence in the Mor; mon faith, and gone somewhere to live in quiet,