The New York Herald Newspaper, January 15, 1845, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. Vol, XI., No. 14—Whole No. 3976, AGGREGATE CIRCULATION THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND. THE NEW YORK senee. | NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 15, 1845. Skanecateles, {Correspondence of the Herald } Sxangarexns, Jan. 4, 1845. THE GREATEST IN THE WORLD. | Furierism on its Lege—Socialism in ite First To the Public. THE NEW YORK HERALD—Daily Newspaper—pab- lished every day of the year except New Year's Day and Fourth of Juty. Price 2 cents per copy—or $7 26 per annum—postages paid—eash in advance. THE WEEKLY HERALD—publidted evety Saturday midrnitig—price 6M cents per eopy, or $3 12 per antuin—post- ages paid, cadli in ailvanite. ADVERTISENS are ii i of the Hated is over THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND. wot arereeelng fast It has the Jorgei| ciroulation in this city, or the sorkd, andy it therefor. he eat channel jor bysincas c ctiy of covintey. Prions modecstereash In alvenon, MERINTING ofall kinds exechted at the nenat aendara mes, aad in the most elegant style. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Propnieron oy THE Henarp EstasisHMEnt, Northwest coruer of Fulton and Nassau streets. RA A On and alter t.€ Ist of October the cars wil. teave— Parvatos vuror- Rev vor to coce Acai gorlock A. 1g ag ee t athhig ¥, Ml. a. = ‘ A, ES cctock or le oe aaa | 4 $h a9 tt ec NEW YORK AND HARLEM RAILROAD COMPANY. Wi al m1 Onand after Octoher 28, the cars will ran as foil Leavin Giey Hat or Ha em, (138 sats) Mor ata, Ford ham, William's, Bridge, Huut/s Bi inde! ‘Road, ‘ackahoe, Hams Cornera and White Flaite, 7.90 A. M.. 10.96 A.M, 1PM. and 3.30 P. M, Leaves, Williams’ Bridge. for Giey Halt a5 a Mh A. M240 P. Aas P.M, Leaves DEM Leave!’ White Plains for City bali €.A, Mtl A” +, 1,908.2. May 4 Pe trains will leave City Hall at 1245M,_ Leave White Plains at 8 A. M. j ‘Westchester Train will stop aly, after leaving the Gity Hall, at the corner of Broome st. and tne Bowery. Vaushall Gaz den and 37th street. An Extm Car, will precede each ‘Train - ninene bavore the Sisto, of scart ing from the City Hall, Passengers along the line. hate Hatem tnd Merisiania ‘rains, for Morrisiania and in- termediate places, Leav» City Hall for Harlem and Morrisianiay A.M..9 A. M-2P Mo ago P.M. iegre Morrissaaia for City Hail, @ A; M104 fs. M.. $208. M. _ nip smere onW. 8. CARMAN, Secretary. CHANGE 0} ATION. UNITED STATES MAIL LINE, BETWEEN NEW YORK AND ALBANY, Vis—— MOGEPORT HOU. SATONIC AN! ESTERN RAILROADS The steamboats: EUREKA, Capt. True.dell, and MRUD, Cpt Brooks, will leave the Ber at the foot of 6 A.M. Reta itetreet, daily, Sundays excepted, at the Line leaves Albany at? ACM. spew raing, “Albany passengers, On arriving ‘at Bri y imme- diately on the Railroad; and, without change of Baggage or Care, arrive in Albauy the same evening. Afreght Trata dally at ox Ac ML. iar farther information, both as to freight and bagrage, apply to GM. PERRY, nt, at the office, Rosavelt street, or Livingston, Wells and 1s Express office 2 Wall RB. MASON, Superiatendant, 410 Im*m 172 South street. ~~ ¥OR BATH, GARDINER AN, HALLOWELL. Teer mee, Gan N. Kimball, leaves the end of T' wharf, Boston, ve sighhoriar tows. an o’slock. Stages will be in readiness pisera. to convey passengers to the ‘NOT STATEN ISLAND { ‘FERRY. OF at ee ee: Dee Ast, the Boats wi sve as lows, until further notice: EAVE BTATEN I Fy 94, and 10, A. M.: 3 Cg 0 and“i2A. Mat Dx, and 930. M. Qu Sundays the Bott will eave bt Il, Ac Me; kt pace of 1. 'D WINTER a . Bid a rat New AMER wr Sehee- foljows{ vere fetes Neg: 23 juded) :--Leave New: rk, Centre street, 8 o'clock A. Mm iew Yi " foot of Barclay strcet, 3 eelock .M. apt FOR LIVERPOMU—To sail posi on the 16th of danuary—I'be eplendsd fast 5 facket Ship YORKSHIRE, Captain Bailey, will sail as above. bu rior Packer Shit SHERIDAN, Captain DePeys- “ositiv lv a ‘of January. For Passage, did accomm« Yn Cabin und Steerage, ap: ha aplen: i board two Oe ete JOHN HERDMAN, 6: Somth st. N.B—Passages to and from Great Brinain and treland, can as wee ore by aay as Tr =a ~*~ an Hing i y ible «tall the p-incipal bxnkivg institutions through- Habe Geralyn inci! bak ington throng NOTE drown by Me BIG ARS CLARK, i THOMAS BURROWS, and by him endorsed inundred and twenty-five dollars, dared Nov. 20, oar mont after d fe, was luton the 7th inst. — The Bader will receive $3 By leaving icat 65. and 67 Nassan street. All. pevbons are can- Tioged agsinst ‘negotiating sald uote, as payment has been stop” bed. jalec Mil, w ith a large work Tiee” house, ara, blacksanith- "The sbove roperty is situated in Ey ether with and ei. he acres nf Land Horciee ei Ta miles (rom New York, m ply to SAMI : ail For salars and terms, dae o or on the of TOMS oe HS Hid idee +t eee de SHEAN WOOD. RON SAFES —Ic is vo longer a geation Wy I : fire, as all ada KS Sale feo be the only really fire auras ia he only Objertiou ever raised. against them, which has now been en- tirly overensre, and theubseriber chal nies any one to prove Sey siete ae tee ee ee iae tan tle eacy coe wilt plate) that aa ever injured hook, pepere ot Jewelry, by damnjrness, pledges agsolg co fq pal alf safes ma: by hin shall be tirepr and damp proof, well knowing Umat should one fail in either reapeet is loss in reputation would be greater than the owner of auy safe that should so prov Imperfect All nther Salxm inde ‘Safes are an imitation and an jofriugement wi Wilder's it, be having purchased the erelusive right (forthe State of New York) to tmannfacrare bir farnih So paging Salamone, Tee-ived at his iron Bafe warehouse tory, No. 169 ‘street. ILAS C. Epa. i —Second-hand Safes for sale at less than price. {_di2 im TIMS’ PATENT BOXES. THE cesT ein TORs Kk TIMS’? PATENT CAR KES, would respecifully attention of Rail ‘oad ies, « others interested with the building of | Road Cars. that they heve appointed CORNELIUS USE, of Jersey Ci'y, their agent for the manufacrnri Also, agent sacting all business conuste patent-right. mmunicatrons directed to him at y Iron Foundry, TIMMS HILL’ se BOODY, Propretors. Jersey City, January 7th, 1845. 58 Im*re AGs— R $0 bates No. 1 Leg! ee No. soo Ba Trieste. Formleby PERSSE & BROOKS, 5n6 ere No_@ and ¢7 Nussan street. CASr OFF CLOTHING AND FUKNILURE ENTLEMEN on WADIES) perdi GESTLEME D wing any, superfinous hing of Furnsirs 0 dispose of eas obttin the high ceash prices for the saz for the wal cache fesldecesr Deaue suvet No, €or in thal ul it. M. 8 COHEN. 8 —, Pe ill be P. Soh sas Gerona the es Olan or ea oe *RENCH CHINA. V1 NO 66 LI ERTY STREET, AA. tirays on hid aogs sa ANgent jgulale he and gilt French AR i) gsr ‘Dibtes, faled" Bows; Wait Baskets, ‘Custards and ; ‘Also Ten'cad Ghosolate Wise Great: Femtch and A arena ij fr esta Sao eraser. mt » GROTON FOUNTAIN BREWERY. vue inability of the subscriber to a mand for his Wy) and pare irs Brewery” in Albany, has re dred it jaw, Yorks here of hia Grardsin Vale ond sabes alere thine of ab inthe rene tll ATE, MARTELLE & HOLDERMANN, MANUEAGTONERS wad: taper of ts eel stan uaa rhae fate Bae a muses wenn, ABERNETHY'S BOTANICAL PILLS, RE the moat mrivalled f of Aen Est oR og OT ed diet or hindrance € ‘many advantages whi ‘Abernethy Pi ver Halen Copivia, apse, snd omer nanseating rea. cannot fail to give them a deci preference. ides being entirely free any it = ay do not affeet the breath or si stomach ii 4 " tal at ime the preseuce ty srebl ne the patients to cure ‘them: f . ‘or disco y seal cc Gane Wa ‘ot the Urethra and Urinary Organs, my to the generative organs, rarely if ever other med.cines. ‘They are composed en gredients, which invigorate the system ne Paria elclidicant real Wn Warne Xp or ale, wholes by Wim" Watson, Halt, 6. ‘Catherine au a Pe lane. x fare con B* dew rotted Hemp, CO., 96 South ot. Age—Skaneateles Community—A Social System Without Religion or Revelation—Its Body. Mk. Eprror:— Believing you to be one of the few that can courageously and fearlessly publish truth without fear of purty; and as our country requires truth, I am induced to send you a description of a meeting that took place in this village last evening, in con- sequence of the following notice i— JOHN A. COLLINS. The character of this ‘Great Apostle of Social Re- term” will beexbibited at the Danqregxionsl Hall, on [rity evening, at half past six o’olock, by those who 10 7. January 2, 1646. In consequence, the house was filled to over- flowing. At the appointed hour, Wm. Rector, an expelled communitist, made the enquiry, whether the assembly wished to have a chairman to preside; the answer or vote being in the affirmative, James Cannings Fuller was installed; and on a vote for secretary, William M. Beauchamp received the appointment. After some preliminary remarks from the chair, Wm. Rector was called for to ad dress the meeting. He began by saying he went to the Community about 15 months ago, and stated that he went there as a free agent, nut as’a mem: ber of a secret association—that when he first saw the evils,he“was not in a condition, either in*pocket or wardrobe to leave. He censured the presses in this village justly, Ithink, for not publishing Mi rinda Randall’s letter, wherein she had set forth J A. C. 1n histrue light. The first trait ia Collin’s character that he took up, was his adaptation for business habits, which Collins says ‘‘he is mere suitable for than any man in the vniverse.” To this end he called the attention of the meeting to a long advertisement in the village papers, in which he proposes to do blacksmithing, shoe- making, saddle and harness making, tailoring, carpentering and joining, masonry, painting, sawing lumber to order, to erect buildings by con- tract. This work was promised to be done in a workmanlike manner, and on reasonable terms Ti dvertisement had the tendency to deceive, that time they had no awa: no forge. lors they hired, saddlers, and masons they ad none of, and of harness makers but one. As to buildings, they had to hire mechanics from the village to put them up. He gave a specimen of Collins’s business habits, with regard to purchasing a wood lot up the lake, hiring choppers, and con- veying his logs on railroad, whereby the logs cost more than the lumber was worth when sawed, be- sides having them in an unsaleable situation—his giving his note, and refusal to pay the same—re- presenting himself as an agent of a paper called the ‘Social Pioneer, by which he incurred n debt of ninety-six dollars, which he drew from the Trea- sury, and never accounted therefor. He then treated of John’s benevolence, and adduced two or three cases of hia brutal conduct to a Mrs. Val- veze., his unmanly threats to her—his conduct with regard to Edward Elliby, of Philadelphia, who was threatened to be turned out of his room, after having obtained all that could be obtained from him, because he had expressed himself un- favorably to his measures—his abusive language to females—his conduct to himself (Rector)—how, in order to get a remuneration for his labor, he civeler) had taken a yoke of oxen, wagon, and teen bushels of wheat, after endeavoring, in vain, to obtain a settlement with Collins ; which wheat he sold—how Collins, a man that disbe- lieved in an appeal to the law, issued a writ of replevin, and arrested him (Rector). Spoke of Dr. Dwight, anda man, named Beckett, as two of Collins’ strenuous supporters. Also of Collinr’ complimentary toest* in regard to the Boston In vestigator—a paper which will publish nothing de- trimental to his, Collins’, interest. O. Kellogg, ot Ohio, then stood upto speak. J. A Collins also stood zee bis ae Teceive we loud sigas tion, hisses, cries lows with Collins” The chairman interfered, restored order, and requested Collins to sit down. Collins satdown, With a countenance resembling that of a demon; as it appeared, fromthe expanded veins in his forehead, that he wus wrought up to the highest pitch of excitement. Kellogg thenaccused Rector of frequently taking community property. An en- quiry trom Johu Milton Arnold, whether it war aot a community principle tor each to help himself towhat he wanted, called forth loud applause Kellogg Near (Hiseing and great aproar.) J.A. Collins stood up. (Hissing, and increasec cries of “‘down, down.” The chairman ci on him to sit down; he refused. (The uproar at thie crisis was tremendous.) After some time the chairman obtained order, and then stated that he thought that a person who would not observe, and pay reepect to the chair, ought not to have a hear- ing. (Great cheering.) Upon thie, the great ad- vocate of social reform, with veins that seemed ready to burst from mental excitement, and countenance the most diabolical I ever saw, re- sumed his seat, muttering “infamous! infamous!” After Kellogg had done, Collins stood up, anc amidst great confusion, endeavored to substantiate his character as to honesty; attacked the charac terof Mr. Johnaon, a leading communitist, now in Boston, wholeft some time since. This was re ceived with every mark of disapprobation, nas much as Johnson wasnot present—and also foreign to the object of the meeting. Rector then substantiated his former statement. (Cries for “* Prior, Prior”) G. Prio respectable man, for many years a_ re of Philacelphia, and of late years of this tewn and Waterloo George Prior then stood up and confirmed Rector’+ statement—spoke of the creed that was publisheo something over a year ago, as ip up for a particular purpose, which wasto get rid of Johnson, whose ideas of liberty were more enlarged than Collins’—spoke of Collins’ hypocrisy. Collins here stood yee explain. (Great'confusion, hisses, &c ) A vote being taken as to whether Collins shoula explain or not, was carried in the affirmative— he then spoke of his former good friends and zealous’ coadjutors in a maaner both sneering and contemptible—of his good deeds as a peace-maker—his good management as a farmer—spoke of the farm as one of ex- traordinary fertility,as it, according to his estimate would produce 70 bushels of shell coro per acre— stated that his benevolence wonld not allow him to assist a single individual, but must extend to the mass; and therefore,if he could not assist the whole world he refrained trom relieving the wants of the solitary indigent—stated that the advertisements in the village rs had been inserted under an im- pression that the members of the community would nave carried out his intentions, but that he tound them intractable. He had no complaint to make ju inst those who opposed him in his ambitious views. Mr. Kennedy, a late member, then spoke; he said he believed there were many candid and honest people at Community Place, and he wished the audience to observe,that he did not eonsider J. A. Collins and community as synonimous—that as far as his experience was concerned, he must say, that what Rector had stated of Collins was too true. A Mr. Holmes then took the floor on Mr Kennedy's setting down—he Sppeare a perfect counterpart of Collins—he endeavored to convince the audience that the differences consisted in mere matters of opinion,and charged Rector with being idle, and that he considered G. Prior had stated that that was not true. Prior hereuponcalled upon Holmes for a proof. Holmes, after much delibe- ration and hesitancy, said he did not think that Collins had invited Prior to the community, as sta- ted by Prior; bat Priorstated that he had the letter by him, and Offered at a future day to produce it, wherein the invitation was given to him by Col: fins. Rector charged Collins with uncommunity pe with regard to his conduct to a man named Jackson. Collins replied that Jacksou war aman with a large family, and though he did not object to Jackson as a mas, still he would dispenze with him to get rid of his family. Prior chargeo him with hypoerisy in his conduct to Mr. Johnson, inasmuch as that he heaped the most opprobrious epithets on his head—but at his parting with him he must salute him witn a kiss. This was confirm- ed by a lady present, notwithstanding Collins’ de- nial. Prior also charged him with being an enco rager of licentious conduct, which Collins did not deny bat i general way—giving the lie to all rior hai ee ‘The meeting continued from half past six to half ast ten, during which it seemed as if hell had been let loose—such hooting, ‘hissings, and yel- lings require a more graphic pen than mine to de- scribe. Collins was denounced as a complete tyrant in his conduct, though he acted under the cloak of professed love to all mankind—as a co- vetous, and an ambitious in—a perfect atheist, under the cloak of a true ipper. Collina de- aonnced his accusers as being idieand poor ; and, therefore, of no consideration in the public eye, on account of their poverty. This is rather strange doctrine tor a man, whose whole life h prowling on the public, asa beggar, tor The Tean—The Boston, he champion of Uberal prineipies. Prelude by ‘Win.’ Harrington hood; and, according to his own statement, who has ever acted the hypocrite. , Much praise is due the Chairman for his impar- tiality towards the speakers ; and the enthusiasm with which his observations were greeted, plainly showed that the audience appreciated the course he pursued. lhe cause of the trouble at Community appears a jealousy of too much power invested in one man—and that man John A. Collins Johnson, who is somewhat of a lawyer, and about the most honest and industrious amongst them, has been a complete thorn in the flesh to Collins in curbing his ambition. As a last resource, Collins got u friead to buy Johnson’s interest in the concern, and to give him employment in Boston at ayearly salary. When Johnson gotto Boston he exposed Soliins, and raised such a rookery at Community Place, that in order to keep possession of the sta- tion of ruler, 1t became necessary to have a clear- ance of all opposers to the one man power; accord- ingly a large number left, and one man undertook to remunerate himself by taking off some of the Community property, and for so doing was arrested ny virtue of a writ issued in Collins’ name. You know Collins, and { need not inform you what a serpentile man he is—a perfect kaleidiscope — never catch him in a position twice alike—beauti- ful in theory, but unsnbstantial in practice. On the following Wednesday, the 8th, another meeting was held in the same place, and the same persons presided. The charges were a recapitula tion of the former statements, with additions of Collins’ mode of keeping accounts—inasmuch ar at an arbitration lately held at Community Place, Co lins had made no entry of property to a consi- derable amount to the credit of the community, and had represented the liabilities of the association much greater than they were. Collins in a speciour speech endeavored to explain, and was listened to with the greatest attention. Considerable recrimi- nation took place. From Collins’ account the as- sociation were between two and three thousand dollars in debt; and according to his opponent, a balance of from four to five hundred dollars made the community so much better than nothing! Mr Orris, formerly an atturney in thia county, seems the most independent man at Community at pre. sent, stated that he thought Rector a misused man, and had eo statedat Community. Collins ad- mitted that though he had charged Rector with be ing idle, that he had made an advance of a consi- derable sum of money to him, in order to keep him Recior called upon : impshire to state if e young man, did receive the treatment due aman, and if he was not deceived in regard to Community. The young man, with a care-worn countenance, declined saying anything at present This seemed to imply, I dare not—1 am too depend- ent on the community now, but the tme will come when I may open my mouth too. The result of the exposition was this, that the citizens are clearly convinced of what they have Jong thought of thi- association—that it is an atheistical seminary, and an impure fountain—that the sentiments published «o the world are uot, neither can they be, carried out there, The house was crowded to excess; the greatest order was observed, for which the chairman de- eceived a vote of thanks, which wasen- ically fees It is no easy matter to make Community folks observe the rules requisite at such meetings, as they follow the impulse of their own feelings, unobservant of common usages. ‘The meeting continued until ha'f past ten, and then re tired in a peaceable manner. Oue member accused Rector of thieving, for which he has obtaized lodgings in the county jail for a time to await the result of a trial. Fararigyp. one yours men from New he, tl Loulsvilic. [Correspondence of the Herald.} Lovursviiue, Jan. 2, 1845. Matters and Things in Lowisville—Medical—Poli ticul— Religious, and every thing. Tam-but a looker-on here, i’ the “ Falls City ;” bnt, in good truth, have enow to busy me in mine occupation of spectator. The good people of this fair city may well be proud of much appertaining toit. Regularly and beautifully laid out, it occu- pies asituationat the head of the Falls, of great aatural beauty, is generally well built, and orna- mented with numerous dwellings which may boast of beauty, and public edifices of magnificence The Court-house, that has been building for se- vera] years, is still unfinished ; but will be, when completed, one of the most superior buildings of its kind in the Mississippi valley. They have lately completed a jail, Mis most beautiful I ever saw, Their * Me astitute’ algo a moet su- perb building. ' institution is wi ndowed— heving a fine library and a well-turi labora- tory. Tne class in it this session is the largest ever yet nesembled this side the Alleghanies, number- ing 286. The faculty is composed, generally, of men of ability, and two or three ot them are met of great eminence in their profession, and would shed light and honor upon any institution to which trey might be attached. Amongst these is the v- erable Caldwell—a man of gigaatic mind, of ready and happy elocution, and, in the paths of science, apioneer. He it was who gave the first course «1 ‘eetures upon phrenology in this count To 1921 or ’2, he lectured on this, his favorite branch, u- Nashville, Tennessee; since which time, with ready pen and cunning tongue, he has advocatec his cause, until he has seen its general adoption Hiroag heres the Union Professor Cobb, who fills the chair of anatomy, is a most i 8 at and lished gentleman, and is a beau-ideal leeiner Bones and muscles, nerves and blood-vessels, live again under his vivid painting; and dry as thir branch of medicine is generally deemed, his clase 's always the largest in the institute. Professor Ross, the surgeon, is also a pleasant maa and good lecturer. Professor Miller, 80 easy and gooo aatured, has the chair of obstetrics, and is an ex- cellent teacher. é Perhaps the most interest is led to the spec tator 1a watching the scram! for office here The present worthy incumbent of the Pust-ottice Dr. Mosly, is tainted, it is with whigxery, and all lvok to his excommunieation trom his pre - sent place, with bell, book and candle, as soon as Mr Polk shall drive the government car. Among the applicants for succeasorehip to the Dr. are, Mr J. T., a gentleman whose friends are very influen- ind ble ex ee ws em to ce the @ppoi: tment 5 +) formerly a mailcontrac tor; Mr, W.'T., amerehant, who wonld make a zood officer; and the “everlasting Pilcher,” as Prentice styles the General, who was beat for the Lieutenant-Governorship last August. The Gene- ral is a witty, good natured, amd business map, who relies altogether on the * sultuania nd good fortune for success. Who will get know not; though Prentice says the General is to have it, and advises all the a4 ‘aepirants to trouble themselves no farther. If seekers for office bear the proportion to the of p everywhere as here, what disappointment . Polk's election will beget! Mr. Polk is expected to visit this place en route to Washington, when each will doubtless urge upon his Excellency the cluima he has, or thinks he has, to the office most desired by the applicant. : ‘ ihe friends of Mr. Guthrie are anxious to see him in the Cabinet, and urge upon the Presi- dent elect his suitablenese for a Secretary. From alll have heard pro and con in regard to Mr. Guthrie, I shonid think him one who would prove a good counsellor to Mr. Polk, and to the n a good officer—he is said to be u self-made and to be sessed of greatability, industry and firm:.ess. He is thought to have aided the loco focu party in Kentucky more, during the last few ears, than any other man in the commonwealth ‘rom his known habits of industry, his exactness’ and his admitted ability, he would make a capital Secretary of the Teen or Postmaster General; and if the Kentucky and Indiana locotocos have any great ivfluence in this matter,Mr. Guthrie will 4o into the new Cabinet, for they look upon him as eminently qualified tor such a situation. His being, in general politics, a new is tpg no ob jection to him, for here, as elsewhere, his party veem to wish, for atime at least, to cast off the “fold hacks.” If Mr. G once gets into the abi net,his friegds think he will make a name through- out the nation such as he now has at home. A beautiful edition of **Amelia’s” poeme, are at- tracting much attention from her many admirers.— She is certainly a sweet songstress, and deserves the fame she has acquired. The Jesuits are about building a college here, and the Catholics, in Seaeraly seem to be acquiring strength, notwithstan a a firm ition made by the Protestants united. Bishop trat has es tablished a Magdalen Asylum, in which are seve cal of the sisters of the ‘Good rd; one ot them is eaid to be a niece of “Father ey.” NON. Pont Huron, Micu.—The Observer gives very cheering account of the business of its village the past season, end adds :—eams are constantly urtiving in our streets from Macomb and n- ties, lacen with produce, for which vad Leper vale, is found. for Our lumbermen, too, are mal next spring. cas! king preperations |Aibany.| (Correspondénce of the Herald.) Aupany, Jan. 11, 1845. Intrigwes at Albany against Polk and Texas—The Barnburners opposed to Young Hickory—Bar- gaining for the “poils. Foremost, as is the editor of the Herald, in all matters of interest that pertain to the public benefit, and ever vigilant ia detecting and fearlessly ex- posing abuses either of parties, facti: or indivi- duals, your correspondent has been happy to see, in alate number of your paper, that the mancsuvring now going on in ‘this place, has drawn to it your attention and notice. Albany, at this moment, I mean, of course, her politicians, are more eatnestly at work in directing, through her represestatives in Sosayem, @ course of poliey for Mr. Polk, than 18 conceived of by the casual looker on; and this policy is to be adopted, orthe influence and support of New York will be drawn from his adntinistration. Yes, the great leaders of the northern and eastern democracy are in this city, and not in Washington. The political magnetic wires are struck here, and the impression is made at the national seat of government upon these men; renewed and repeated with as much fa- cility and success as circumstances may require Do not believe that the late opposition of Mr. L. Stetson atWashington to the annexation 6f Texas, originated with himself; for with all that gentle- man’s firmness, he has yet too much sagacity to move in this work of hostility without first being assured of suoport inthis quarter. His speech upon that ticket was but the entering wedge in the movement already alluded to, to be followed in rapid succession by P King, and a large, very large majority of the members from this State. You may take the vote upon thelate 25tn rule, as a cri terion of how New York will cast her vote upon the question of annexation. 5 And now for the secrets, and true cause of this opposition. é Young, Flagg, Dix, Hoffman, Barker, J. Ven Buren, Cassidy, ‘French, and Temple,were the ori- ginators of the notorious secret circular, obviously orepared to defeat the democratic party in thie State, and which it would have done if it had not been for the timely exposure of that document, which, as you know, was privately sent to every democrat of influence in the State These men are now open, and unceasing, in their hostility to the annexation of Texas Unsupported, their chance for station or in fluence with Mr. Polk they know to be wholly lost; and itis only by drawing around them th+ semblance, for they cannot get the substance, of 2 oarty, that they can hepe to retrieve their former standing and influence. Flagg insists upon going into Polk’s cabinet; but as the open reviler of a principal measure, in favor of which both the coun- try and Mr. Polk have declared,the task he has the sagacity to see, is no easy one, and hence the deep interest of this gentleman in the late election of an anti. Texas speaker and officers to the Assembly, but in which he was defeated, and his present gi- gantic exertions to get two United States senators, anti-Texas, in which he will again be beaten; but having secured the represestetion from this State in Congress, the attempt will be made, through it, to impress upon the mind of the President elect that New York is anti-Texas, and hence pave the way forMr Flagg into the cabinet, and the Sedgewic'! and Brvant influence for the spoils of government. The object is to embarraes Polk by the opposition ot New York to annexation, leaving, however, as an alternative, a compliance with the terms above mentioned, - If New York can prevent it, through the infla- ence which I have given you, Texas will not be annexed this session. but will be left over to form the leading feature in the Polk administration. You will perceive that Croswell, with his usual sagacity, is opposed to these men, and is the an- gexation champion in this quarter. I am confident if Mr. Poik will but invite, immediately, Fiazg, or Young, or Hoffman, into his cabinet, that all oppo sition will at ence etop at Waghington, from the New York sfpreseatatives; but for the honor of the State endcredit of the country, itis to be sin cerely hoped that this faction may be left to work out its own end, and after its own fashion. But little was done yesterday in either branch of the Legislature. The bill, for a special session of Oyer and Terminer, which was before the House, passed yesterday by a very decisive vote, owing to the late receipt of important papers from the autho- tities of Columbia county. In the Senate, Mr Porter offered a resolution of @ most searching na ture, calling upon the New York inspector of pot and pear) ashes to report immediately. and under oath, the amountof fees received for 1844; number of barrelsinepected, from whom received, te whom sold, or delivered; and every perquisite direetly or indirectly obtained, therefrom. Rumorstates here that this will bring out some strange disclosures, which may not be very pleasant to the parties con- cerned. Veritas. Axpany, Jan. 12, 1845. An extraordinary rumor has beeo running the rounds of thiscity since last evening, to the effect, that the Hon. Silas Wright has taken open and de- cided grounds against both of our present Senators aow at Washington. If this be true, there can be but little risk in makieg the prediction that his present position is the highest to whieh he will ever attain inthis country. Those persons who have hitherto regarded Mr. Wright as a prudent and sagacious statesman, and politicias, cannot hut be surprised atthis extraordinary and suicidal movement. Here, in this city, all is surprise and confusion, while the Barney Gaffery party are running wild with joy, at the certainty, by this move, of their final pee The friends of Dick- inson and Foster, are indignant at thie volunta- ry act of his Excellency, and threaten equal retaliation. If the report be cenfirmed the democratic party cannot hope for success in their State elections for years to come, and it may be the instrument of their defeat on the Presiden- tral question in 1848 And this course of the Go vernor’s has been adopted at the earnest request of Flagg, Dix, and Young, and is a clear demonstra- aon, from that party, at Albany, against the an- aexation of Texas. New York, it is generally conceded, elected Mr. Polk, not these men, as their action by confidential circular has cle arly shown ; and what they could not make good b' treachery, they now hope to accomplish throug! the aid and instrumentality of the name and person of Silas Wri What will the southern democ- racy think of this movement? and what will the party generally say of it? Can Mr. Polk look upon this act other than an open opposition to dmi- nistration? Hostility to the present senators is made on the ground of their annexation views,and Silas Wright has stepped in to accomplish their defeat and prevent the consummation of the act, sofaras the influence of two United States Senators ean be made to accomplish it, if elected. I forbear fuither comments at this time, leaving the subject as it is, until the statement is sustained or denied by Mr. Wright himself, which will pro- bably be to-morrow, as I understand tnat a com- mittee will wait upon him in relation to the matter this afternoon. By a resolution of the Senate this morning, Saturday is selected as the day for the election of the two vacant, or about to be vacant, Senatorial seats. One ot the editors of the Morn. ing News of your city, Mr. Tilden, is here, to- gether with the somewhat celebrated {odian agent, Mr. Edmonds. Mr. Tilden, it is understood, is to be the adviser of the New York appointments, and Mr. Edmonds is to secure (at least, so he says) the situation of the Judgeship of the Circuit Court, in the place of Mr. Kent. Should he get the ap- pointment, it will be from sympathy that it is bestowed, Mr. Edmonds being one of the “ Circu- i subscribers, and opposed to the annexation of ‘exas Your Ex.Consul to Morocco, the Hon. Thomas N. Carr, is here, but upon what business is not known. He is very active, and in secret meeting with the prominent men of this city. {tis more than probable that he is working to get his early friend, Mr. Van Buren, aprointed Senator in place of one of the gentlemen now holding thatsituation, but if this be 60, his labors will in all probability be vain, as it is not to be supposed that Mr. Van Bu- ren Va consent to again enter the arena of active politics. ) *The House to-day adjourned after twenty min- utes session, no business being before it. It is pro- bable that the Committees wiil be reported to-mor- row by the Speaker. 1n the Senate, the time was principally occupied with a discussion brought up by a resolution from Dr. Smith to supply Senators with penknives—the Comptroller, Fiagg, refusing, ander the head of stationary, to furnish this neces sary article to the hon. senators. In the course of the debate upon this subject, one of the observed, that during the last year, as ny the report of the Comptroller, no less a number than three dozens of these very articles were deli- vered to each senator by the Clerk of the Senate. The Texas resolutions of Gen. Clark will come up to-morrow for discussion. I will keep you ap- prised of all movements in this quarter, Vanrras, Hamilton, U.C. {Correspondence of the Herald.) Hamu.ton, Urrgzr Canapa, Jan. 5, 1845. News ofany import is of such a dearth, ] am lost how to supply halfa sheet—as all things must have a beginning, smprimis—We have had no sleigh- ing up to this date in this section of the country— and the knowing ones declare there will be none ull the swamps are filled up—that being a sure pre- curser of a lusty fall of snow. The Indian judges by another mode; in killing a pig, if the liver sticks to the side of the animal, be sure and prepare ycur sleigh. So much for old saws. Ere I left New York, { was of course well ac- quainted with marketing of every description.— Potatoes were bad—here the crop is excellent, and at the rate of 18 to 20 cents per bushel; chickens 6 to 9 cepts each; a turkey of 12 to 14 Iba. 38 ; prime beet 24 to 3 dollars per hundred; butter 10 cents; oats 183 cents per bushel, and when the great plank road is completed, affording an inlet for the back country produce, there will be a reduction of 25 per cent. leee by your paper that Mr. Anderson has fre- quently acted Claude Melnotte, in the Lady of Lyons. I met with rather a curious document heré, testified to be written in} 1829, by a youn, gentleman at school— if so, it shows Sir E L Bue wer to be a plagiarist of the first water. Mark 118 oropinquity to the famous speech on the Lake of Como. Oh, not in stately halls. or gilded rooms, Or crowded city, would I dwell with thee, But in a lowly cottage, not so high But that the Jessamine could the roof, ‘And in a lonely valiey, paint thee love, ‘A small white dwelling in a paradise Of many color’d flowers. At the door Should be alittle porch of honey-suckle ; The lattices shcpld have no other blinds Than branches of rec roses: In the room A lute be placed, whose music should be heard Together with the wood-lark’s evening song ;— Fresh flowers in green Daskets, a. some books, Over which, the epirit of sweet Poesey Had shed his soui of beauty and of passion + And landscapes on the walls—landscepes that gave "The skies of other nations, r-ck and storm, And mountain torrent, and black woods, where dwell ‘The dark banditti—so that we might prize Still more the quiet of our own calm home. Our garden should be beautiful—but ours The only bands that made it beautiful— We would be proud of it—our crocusses, Those golden promises of April’s wealth, Should’be the first in Spriog—and ours ‘That bloom’d the last in autumn. In Of an old ash, whose boughs hung o’e! O1 purple violets, we'd placeour hive or , and plant a sweet-hriar by the stand. Around the country should be pleasant fields— Corn and green meadows, and their hedges rich With the Inxuriant May and Wilding rose ; And in the summer time, wood-strawberries Mix’d with the azure birds-eye at their roots. iliage should be seen Visible, peeping from the tall elm trees, With ite white church and stinret gilded spire ; And there should be a little brook o’erhung With graceful willows, and the water lilly Upon its calm cold surface ; and at no 'n, Its ripple should come musical and low— Mix: with the wood-dove,s plaining to her mate. I could be happy any where with thee— But this, dear love ! this would be paradise. Written, 1829, at Addistomsbe College, near Croyden Surrey. Youra, &c. Vortex. Baltimore. [Correspondence of the Herald.) Bautrmore, Jan. 8, 1845. The Legislature at Awnapolis—U. S. Senator— Baltimore Bar. Dear Sir :— The Legislature of this State has just held an ‘¢ informal” session, for the purpose of caucussing tora U. S. Senator, in the place of Mr. Merrick, in which Reverdy ‘ohnson received thirty votes, only seven votes beneath the number absolutely neces- sary fora choice. The general impreseion is, that the matter has hereby been settled, and that the next caucus will determinate with his election. The strongest ground on which his friends have urged his nomination, was his “ princely hospi- tality,” though we think the whole public lite of this man could have furnished them with more for- cible, and less heggarly, arguments. His strongest competitor is William Price, of Alleghany county, wheee principal chance consists in having been ail his life an “‘ incarnate” whig, whilst Johnson was vunce a Jackson-man. 4 A natural history of the Baltimore Bar, which we promised you, though exceedingly interesting in respect to the composing elements, talents, divi- sions, eub-divisione, and shadowings of this honor- able body, seemed to us, afteru ‘‘ second thought,” at present inexpedient. Accustomed to express our thoughts frankly, without reference to any clique, political or social, we could not give you a true descrip ion without ‘being invidious. A halt dozen names embrace all lawyers of ‘‘ eminence,” all of whom are whige, with the exception of our noble friend James Buchanan, Esq., the leading Calhoun-man in this State. Porto Rico, [Correspondence of the Herald.) Ponce, Porto Rico, Dec. 16, 1844. Progress of the Island—Its Statistics and Resowrces. Friend Bennett :— You never seem to get any intelligence from this fertile island; the climate is the finest imaginable for invalids afflicted with pulmonary affections. Your northera do not reach us as at Havana; the temperature at this season is delightful. I send you a bundle of papers from the capital, St. John’e, P. R., that you may see the beneficial reforms adopted by our enlightened and energetic Captain General, Count Mirasol, and under the in- fluence of whose politic administration a new era has opened upon this island. He is a man of stern integrity and honor; a severe disciplinarian. He is extremely solicitous about the removal of re- strictions to open the field to individual enterprize in trade and agricultui ind to put in motion the wheels of industry thi ave been clogged here from the want of a spirited man like Count Mira- oo. rhe By said papers you will see the following impor- tant measures :— Ist. An ordinance abolishing the export duty of 2 per cent, called the war subsidy, imposed in 1838 2d. An ordinancestaking (off ell duties on the exporte- tion of cattle, and granting many facilities to persons en- in thie busin«ss, native as well as foreign ; which immunities extend also to vessels employed in: that branch of trade. Nete.—Thie is highly important, as the rearing of cat. tle is one of the principal sources of wealth to the island it occupies a | number of ns of small means en: the profits are thus di-tributed to that laboring class ; the business had falien cff {com the restrictiuns imposed. 4d. An ordinance to take the census and to draw statistical account of each department of the island. e individuals sppointed to this commission, by said ordi- 3, the aids de cone of the Governor, Col. Casa- may ‘apt. Chinchilla and Lieut Pareda. ». 4th. A very just ordnance, allowing pay to the militia, should they be called out on any emergency to preserve the tranquillity of the island. Several other salutary measures have been adopted; the count offers every facility and pr tection to foreigners whe may wish to establieh themselves . He it present occupied with the gold mines of Luqui'lo and a new one just dis- covered; he is orgauizing a company to work them. What are your American speculators about? Should this meet the eye of some enterprising and energetic New England capitalists, or any other ive and spirited American, I can assure them it is worth their while to make inquiry and look to said mines. : : E We foreigners take great interest in being cor- rectly informed as to affairs in the United States ; this ia difficult to obtain, from the party epirit that redominates in your respective party journals. The Herald generally corrects our opinions formed by the accounts we see in said papers—so send on the Weekly Herald regularly by the way of St. Thomas. ours, Ss. Ww. Muurtta ty New Yorx.—The inspection returns in the Adjutant General’s office for the year 1844, make the following exhibit of the militia force of the State: +146 919 4681 Artil Horse Riflemen. Cavalry. . makin, ¢ia Af 162,274, and sho & decrease in the military force ot more than 20,000 since 1843 L. N. C.—The Legislature of North Carolina ba fine dée on the 9th instant, after a session of 68 Price Two Cents Harlem Assistant Justices Court. Before Judge Everitt. Monpay, Jan. 18.—John G. Farrington vs. Edward J. Swerds—The plaivtift brings action to resover a bill of charges for breskfast. dinner, tea and supper, furnished to defendant at his house on fifth dey November last ; but as E J. Swords was not ready for trial, the cause was act down fortrialon Friday next. John G. Farrington ve. James jie. another locofoco inspector of 2d Election Dutrict of the 12th Ward, for meals, same as above, except an additional charge of 50 cents \org segars. The partics ey ly for stiol. plaintif brings forward Mr Jobn Meggs, a third inspector, and as this ptiff had settled for his meals, his evidence was not objected to on the part of the cefence, who admired honest lity in others, it not ion day at plaintiff's bouse ; thou; four shillings per mee) nct an extravagant charge; poses that Mr. Doyle partook of es many meals as ‘aig. 018; apg rou but knows nothing in re)ation to thore ‘'r. Doyle had admitted to him that he owed plaintiff 20 i rested his case. shillings. Mr. Perer Ootaam worn on the part of the defence Is acquaintea with arties; deponent thinks Mr. Doyle eat no breaktest at plaintif’s house, and su] the cold supper, which consisted of hot ceffce, tea, +tsek, roast beef, and cold ham, tongue, kc., was not worth more than 25 cents. Pahaw, replied the Judge, I have given two dollers for meals ter inferior to the one you describe, and with this rebuke defendant’s first witness took his seat The next witness that was called on the part of the de fence was Mr. E J. Swords—Plaints€ objeets to his test mony, as interested, not having set for bis meals — The opinion of the Court was called for, but which opi- i count of the . Mr. Swords. how- ever, was allowed to swear, and testified th ir. Doyle took his breakfast st home, before leavirg Menhatian ville; knows so, because he advised him to do so; and knows nothing tape about those segars, but thinks they evaporated in smoke. The case was then submitted to the opinion and decision < Cord oud who returned a verdict of 13 shillings for plainti For plaintiff, John G. Farrington. Counsel for defence, Richard Crawford, E+q. Le yealarsh pe ag Jan. 14—The Court were engoged in argument cases lan. 14.—The en, during the day. ba _ Cireuit Court. a ‘oot va Lothan.—This case, already neo- Jan. 14 —This Contr aoa eee in consequence 07 the death of one of the clerks, son of Judge Betts. Court Calendar-This Day. Ciacurr Covnr—Nos. 62, 29, 30, QG- At a meeting of the officers connected with the Courts ot the United States, for the Southern. istrict of New York, held at the District C: Room, on Tuesday, the 14 h day of January, Ogden Hoffman, tq , U. S. Attorney, was d to the chair, and George W. Morton, Baq.,2 nt ed Secretary. | The following preamble and resolutions were offered by Silas M. Stilwell, Esq. U. S. Marshal, and adopted. Whereas, we have received the painful intelligence of the death of Charles D Betts, late Clerk of the District Court of the United States for the Southern Dustrict of New York, whose intelligent discharge of the duties of tus eftice, amiable character, and uniform courteous de- portment, have commended him to the respect and uffec- tien of bey nt Lagan Classe} mictia Reso] at we deeply re; a dispen- ion, and tender to his father tui family, oe sincere condolence end symputhy. Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the daily papers, and that a copy thereof be sent by the secretary to the family of the deceased. O. HOFFMAN, Chairman. Gronor W. Morton, Secretary. _ Supreme Court, AuBany, Jan. 10.—The follow- ing motions were decided bye Justice Bronson. having been argued at the jt December special term : Hinton and al ads. Weed.—Motion by defendant for judgment of discontinuance, granted. Roosevelt ve. ‘Giles. —Motion by plaintiff ty set aside default and subse- quent proceedings ; granted for irregularity. Silliman, pres’t, kc vs. Brownet al , and two other causes Motion thet Sheriff ot Rensselaer county execute snd deliver deed, &c , denied. Cometock, prea’, ads. et pn — Motion that deft. in error be allowed to proceed wi inen execution, &c.,grarted. unless pif in error execute new bond and justify, kc. Piff. in error to pay costs ef motion — Crisman imp’d ads. Zimmerman.—Motion by deft. ca e Judge’s order to bold deft to beil, grat. Elmendort.—Motion by deft. to st Shi tion, denied witn costs Cobb and al ads. Freeman — Motion by deft tast pl'ff acknowledge satisfsction o judg’, &c., denied Brown ads. Boyer.— Motion by deft tostrike this cause from the Calendar, granted The People, ex. rel the town of Alexander, vs. The Supervisors of Genesee Mctvon by relatsrs for a mandamus, granted. Muson etal. ade. Dunn, and two other causes. Motion by defte. to consolidate these causes, denied, with costs. Man chester, imp'd ade- Espino—Motion by deft. to set aside amended na r., denied. Camp vs. Seymour et al—Motion by piff. tor leave to enter # no: mour, grant-d, on payment a cause, ball in error justify anew. ar, denied with cos People, ex. rel—Beekman et al. vs. Bunn, late sheriff —Motien for @ Deremptory mandamus granted. The People, ex ral. Story vs. Same. dodo. The People, ex rel Boker, vs. The Jus tices’ Court, Albany—Motion for a mandamus, denied. Maesackusetts “cuoor KETURNS FoR 1843 AND *44 —The whole number ot children in the com- monwealth between the ages of 4 and 16, is 192 037.— Amount raised for the support of schools, including the income of tae surpius revenue, $686 197 28, being nearly $41 000 more than was raised the previous year. 37.961 90 are contributed for board and fuel, making an aggre- gate for common schoo! ses of 506.149 13. 1e amonut raised in Essex county is $66 300 65. Numberof children between 4 and 16 years, 26,448, an increase of 629 since the year ious. The average sum approprie- ted to each pupil in the county is $2 66. Four counties approprist+ more. Last year Essex county occupied the seventh piece. Number of children in Bo! between 4 and 16 years, 89000. Amount raised for support of pub- lic achools, $15,729 48. Somerville epproprictes $7 Ete each child, and stands at the head of the towns in — Richmond appropriates $1 08, and stands oot. Tue Onto River.—The Cincinnati Herald of the 9th inst. says :— From Pittsburgh to incinnati, and from Cineit ‘to the Mississippi, tne Ohio river continues in good navigable condition f r the diffurent classes of boats trading above and below this port We have now some- th ng Ike a promise of a little winter weather. Several inches of snow fell on Monday and Monday night, and the sky continued overcast with thick clouds on day. This morning the sun rose cler and the tempere- ture is quite mild. Emierants.—The Arkansas Intelli, says that the number or emigrants who have passed a Van Buren the past summer and fall, hes far ex ceeded that of any other year. The number of wagons is stated to have been seven or eight hundred, and the number of souls at least five thousand. The Intelligencer thst every family is well provided with farming utensils, and that immense numbers of live stock of every description have accompanied the emigrants. Fire 1n Worcester.—On Saturday night, a fire broke out in the back part of the shoe store of Thomas Erle, in Brinley Row, Worcester, which de stroyed most of his stock in the back a In the second story wasthe library of Dr John Park, which was greatly injured, as was also the hall in the third story, kaown as Brinley Hall. The fire is supposed to caught frum the stove pipe. The damage to the eatimated at about $1000. -Navat.—The U. 8. brig Oregon, Lieut. Com’g. Sinclair, arrived at Nortolk on Friday night. Mr. Blackford, owr Charge d’Affaires to hei) the was exprcted, c: wme inthe Oregon. Lieut. Sinclair waited his arrival at Chagres as long as his duty would permit, and then set sal. Paxponine Powsr.—Governor Porter has par- doned, since he hasbeen in power, (six years) 68 criminals, of whom 29 were convicted of murder, 18 of manslaughter, and 16 of bur@lary. It is said the number of those convicted of minor crimes, who are pordoned, is much greater. Pirrsnurc.—The Pittsburg Spirit of the Age of the 8 h, says—‘* Yesterday we counted forty steam- boats st our landing, besides five new ones being com- pletsd, in all 46, We doubt very much whetaer any port om the Western waters can boast of as many boats.” i-licence ticket has succeed- and the licence ticket in Rut- counties. Vermont —The a ed in Bennington count land, Windsor and Wi Price or a Kise ~The Norwalk (Ohio) Experi- ment, states that a man “pretty weil how come You 80,” was arrested and fined $8 and costs, for kissing Girlon the walk without consent. Tue Hon. Joun Greta was on Thursday last choses Vice Chancellor of the University, in the room of the Hon. D. 8. Dickinson, Lieu’. Governor, whose seat ve Regent became vacant by the expiration of his of- ce. Sovrnxan Navieation.—The Alexandria Ga- zette of the 11th instant, says: “The navigation of the Chesapeake .and Ohio canal continues to be entirely unobstructed by ice.” Passgnorrs sy THe Cunarp STRamens IN 1844. —The wines a geet during the yor eee seenet port In tne Conard wwenmeere "aod LONG ‘tong = Way, taken from Besten to Liverpool and 7