The New York Herald Newspaper, January 15, 1845, Page 2

NEW ¥ New York, Wednesday, Jar ett ote. ll URK HERALD. ary 15, 1845, Qg- A full account of the duel between Messrs: Yancey and Clingman will be found under our postseript head. Commercial State of the Country—A Storm Approaching. The recent movements in the commercial. world, both in Europs and America—the fall im the price of cottoa—the vacillations in the position of the banks, and the currents and counter-currents in Operation, present every indication to the philoso- pher and the statesman, that a storm is approaching in the commercial world,—partial, perhaps, it may be, but springing from the same causes, and pro- ducing similar results as the great revu'sions of ’87, *39 and ’41. There is no use in mincing the mat- ter when danger isahead, and the only way to get through the difficulty is to meet it fully in the face. Let us‘come to particul One money market reports for some time past, have given evidence by their daily record of events in Wall street, that there were at work, inthe commercial world, some great and primary elements of disturbance. These symptoms have now developed themselves in such'a degree, that we are able to trace them to their origin, and to show the causes of anticipated dangers. From the great revulsion of 1887 up to the year 1842, efforts were made to revive the trade of this coun ry; but commercial affairs were so mixed up with political matters, and the conduct of public hodies in the repudiating States was such as to prevent any real or positive convalescence from taking place. In 1842, during a certain condition of the English market, a large number of the speculators aud merchants of Lon- don, Liverpool, tand Havre, entered very largely into the export of epscie from those countries into the United States. By this large ex- port they were enabled to ¢eme into the Ainerican markets, and, in a great measure, to monopolize them—to increase the current prices of the day— and thus realize immenee profite. During this move- ment they availed themselves of the rise of prices produced by the very specie which they exported to this country, to get rid of the stocks which they poesessed in the old’ world. This extraordinary rise in the cotton market, produced by the applica- tion of immense masses of specie exported to this country, created life and activity through: out the whole Southern, Western, and Northern country—gave an impulse to the banking instiw- tions, and seemed at length to convince persons in commercial life that “good times” had again re- turned. Under this impulse the merchants of this country, of all classes, entered into the same move- ment; and believing that the country was bare of goods, they commenced a vast import of foreign merchandize, even in'the face of an increased tarift, which laid the foundation of many of the subse- quent effects that are now beginning to be felt by many of our commercial men. The extraordinary increase of our foreign imports during the whole of 1843, together with the increased product of cot- ton, occasioned by the high prices of ’42—the im- mense amount of specie still remaining in the coun- try, and thereby enabling the banks to exterd their circulation—all concurring together, produced a slight overaction in trade and commereial affairs generally, which has been the foundation of the present reaction. In addition to all the elements of disturbance | just referred to, we have also to notice particulatly “the action of the General Government, and the surplns revenue at the command of the Treasury Department. From eight to twelve millions sur- plus revenue was lying for many months in the coffers of the banks, to the credit of the Govern- ment. This large sum was drawn from circles of commercial activity, and conspired, together with the fall in the price of cotton, and the growth of the foreiga debt, to press upon the commercial interests with a more than usually complicated energy of character. Yet this surplus revenue, from its unfortunate position in speculative banks, was used for the purpose of advancing and bolster- ing up fancy stock, instead of enabling the regular merchants to meet their engagements abroad. Thus it will be seen, by a variety of concurring causes, that the French and English speculators in American commerce, first stimulated commercial activity in this country by a vas export from their countries of specie here; and having accomplished their speculative purposes in that, the American merchants stepped into the same current, and without the same means to carry forward the movemem of increasing prices, and of enlarging commercial operations,without the same power to control them. The ‘result of that has been, that during the last nine months a re-action has com- menced. The price of cotton has fallen—a de- mand upon the banks has been made for specie for the payment of the foreign debt—and all these causes are now producing in the large commercial cities—on whom the storm will fall—a degree of embarrassment that is anticipated with dread and alarm in every quarter. It is probable, that there is now a balance due foreign countries of from twenty to thirty millions, which cannot be met in consequence of the diminished value of American products in Europe, and the inability of Southern and Western merchants to pay those who supply them from the seaboard. We anticipate, there- tore, for several months to come, a great pressure in the money market—a pressure that may produce many failures and bankruptcies—chiefly in the first instance of the weak hovses—though we hope and trust, that those who have been conducting their operations with prudence, may weather the ap- proaching tempest. It will be observed that in these singular commer- cial movements, during}the last two and a half years, very little effect has been produced upon them by the action of political events. They have, fact, grown up without reference to political af- fairs, or parties, and are purely the result of the operations of one set of speculators in Europe, and another set in America, and proceeded in by per- sons quite ignorant of the correct principles govern- ing all the phenomena of the commercial world.— If danger come—as it will, according to all appear- ances—the ignorance and folly of the banking in terests are at the bottom of the whole. If our financiers and bankers throughout the whole country were men of sound and philosophi- cal views in matters connected with commerce, they might have seen some months ago the ap- proach of the present crisis. Thronghout last sum- mer, we gave hem frequent warning, and even ata more remote period; but our banking managers were too ignorant or too iffdolent to pay attention to the warnings of intelligence and philosophy, as applied to the commercial phenomena of this country. We should not be surprised, therefore, if they got a lesson before the spring be over, almost as acute as that which they received in 1887. Take care—there are breakers ahead! Arrarrs at THE East.—We are indebted to Mr. Tucker, the gentlemanly condnctor of the Long Island Railroad, and to Adams & Co., for Boston papers of yesterday. Another effort was made in Boston on Monday toelect a Mayor. It again proved unsuccesetul.— The whig vote was 3,718 ; the democratic 2,066; the natives 3,993. Uniess an arrangement is made beiween two of the parties a Mayor will never be elected in that city. Saow fell to the depth of eight inches in Boston on Sunday. A man, named Fanning, waskilled yesterday on the Norwich and Worcester railroad. To save a short walk. ‘he jumped from the cars while they were going at the rate of twenty-five miles an hour ; this caused his death. Mitirary Batt.—The State Fencibles, a very wallant corps, give a splendid soirée at the Alhamra po-night. \DERDONK Case RevizwED—CHARGE AND Evipence or rug Misses RuppEROW.—A8 we pro- ceed with the examination of this case, the views which we presented to our readers yesterday, in introducing and commenting on the testimony of Mrs. Butler, receive additional confirmation. The indiscretion of the Bishop—the ruthleseness and malevolence of his prosecutors—and the purity and excellence of the female witnesses, become more and more apparent. The second charge against the Bishop was grounded ‘on: the evidence of two highly reepectab!e ladies of the name of Rudderow, residing on the upper part of this island at the pe- riod when the transactionscomplained of occurred. It was a very plain and direct statement * * * * * * The solemn tonesof the organ in a plain, but handsome country church, had just ceased to vir brate on the éar, and those who had assembled for worship, were now pouring out of the vestibule, or hurrying across the bright green sward which se- Parated the sacred edifice from the public road.— Two or three children with fair locke streaming in the air, in the harmless levity of their age, were chasing a buterfly around a corner of the church, and their merry laughter, fell upon the ear, like pleasant music, awaking in older hearts the me- mories of other and happier years. Far away in the distance the spires of a great city might be seen glistening in the sunshine, and near- er, on the right, the waters of a noble river lay spread out like a sheet of silver, whilst all around cheerful-looking cottages and stately mansions could be seen gleaming from amid the fine old trees with which they were snrrounded—soon, however, to fade away, with alltheir pleasant associations of the olden time, before ths relentless march of metropolitan improvement. The whole scene was peaceful and attractive in the extreme; and there was a uaiversal Sabbath stillness und repose, which insensibly disposed the heart to thoughts and emo- tions which were less of earth than heaven. Almost all the congregation had dispersed, save a few of the elders of the church, who lingered at the porch to exchange greetings with a venerable looking man, whose grave and reverend aspect at once inspired respect. They talked together for a few minutes, and their converse seemed to have some reference to the sacred services which had just terminated; and as the old man turned away, his parting salutation had something in it of a pa- triarchal solemnity. He then walked across the green, and on reaching the gateway offered his arm. to a lovely and modest maiden, who there met him with a cheerful smile, and whom he then conduct. ed to a carriage, which stood close by. They en- tered the carriage which was driven slowly away, the old man and the blooming girl occupying the back seat, whilst the pastor of the church occupied the front seat, and drove the sleek and and well- fedhorse. They had not proceeded far when the elderly gentleman whom we have just described, gently placed his arm around his fair companion. It was a simple action, and excited no remark— why should it? But by and bye the old man’s hand was raised and placed upor the rounded shoul- der of the lady, veiled only by athin muslin chawl, and the next moment it had glided downward and rested on the soft and glowing bosom. There was a sudden etart—a deep blush,which crimsoned the very neck—a violent heaving of that fair, pure breast, as if it were itself conscious of the insult— and the piofaning hand{was in an instant indignant- ly dashed aside. * * * * * * Could it be possible? The old man’s hand again seeks that snowy sanctuary of maiden purity and maiden pride! Again, and with greater violence it is dashed aside. . * * * * * The carriage stops at the door of an elegant man- sion. It is the lady’s home. She is now under the roof of a brother, where the old man is receiv- ed as an expected and honored guest. The maiden rushes up stairs to her chamber, and bursts into tears. * * * * * * It isa sad story. What comments can we make on it?’ We cannot, and need not say a word. Meantime every day only strengthens our opinion as to the unchristian conduct of the prosecutors in this case, and the injurious effects on the great cause of religion itself which must inevitably fol- low these extraordinary developments. All sorts of rumors are afloat, relative to [the progress and effects of the excitement within the pale of the Episcopal church itself, It is said that present- ments are threatened against one or two of the Bishops who voted in the mmority; and counter- actions are talked of against some who were most active against Bishop Onderdonk. We may thus expect a sort of mutual moral war amongst the clergy; and we should not be at all eurprised if some further startling developments yet grow out of this singular affair, tending to show still more clearly and‘painfully the folly, intolerance, errors, and unchristian conduct of many ofthe clergy, and that religion is indeed often most deeply “* wounded in the house of her ‘ professed’ friends.” Tux Crry Revormers.—The new party in the Corporation seem determined te maintain their places, if effort can do it. Every now and then, the organs of his Honor the Mayor and the corpo- tation, come out with some tremendous, astound- ing, extraordinary, wonderful, startling, thundering exposé of some of the past delinquencies of the old parties—or of the rascality of the Pope—or of the inexpreesible vagabondism of the Germans or the Irish. We doubt very much, however, whether all this will blind the people of this city to the faithlessness and imbecility of these men during the past year. Their last terrible exposé is that about the impor- tation of emigrants into this port. No doubt a gteat many evils are perpetrated in these im- migrations, chiefly on the poor people them- selves, by rascally agents of all kinds— but as a general axiom it must be admitted thatthe immigration into this city and into this country is, on the average, infinitely more advantageous than injurious. A few thousands of the immigrants may be poor, and a few thousands may attempt to vote, and thus give a great deal of subject of complaint to the politicians, and those who have to suppor; the poor. But the great bulk of the immigrants bring considerable property with them, and go into the country,where they are, very properly, welcom- ed most cordially. The aggregate property of those immigrants amounts to millions in the course of a year. The outcry of these reformers ebout immi- gration, contrasts very unfavorably with the recep- tion which the real “natives,” the Indiane, gave the fathers of these men when they landed on Ply- mouth Rock—“‘the blarneystone of New England,” oron Manhattan Island, If the Indians had been actuated by such a spi, where would have been the descendants of these immigrants and foreign adventurers ? Bat all their outeries—all their blundering, grandiloquent laughable reports about emigration— will not satisfy the people of thie city. The cry of ‘the Bible—the Bible—the Bible—the Pope— the Pope—the Pope—the Irish—the Irish—the Trish,” will not convince the people that they have clean streets, that they have a good police, that they have not $200,000 more taxes to pay this year than ever they had.*And, therefore,we will be very much mistaken, indeed, if the people of this city will not make a united effort next spring for the purpose of getting rid of these miserable imbe- ciles, who, during the last year have done nothing but abuse the Pope and the Irish—tie tin pane about the Park fountain—get up oil contracte—and add two hundred thousand dollars to the oppressive burden of taxation. Caprt’s Batt.—The Annual Ball of the Firs; Company Cadets came off last night at the Apolle, and wae very fully and fashionably attended. We have eldom seen a finer looking Company, and the ladies were especially worthy of admiration. The exquisite descriptive phrase of Byron—a thousand hearts beat happily,” was fully realized, Hieury Important PROM SKENEATELES Nity—Tuk NEw SociaL Sysrem, on THE Srrva- GLes or Parturirion—Socmty witout Rexi- Gion.—We give on our first page a very remarka- ble account of the present condition of the ‘ Ske- neateles Community”—an association of Fourier- ites, organized some time since on the banks ot that picturesque lake. This statement is exceedingly well worth perusal, affording the best possible illus- tration of the working of this new secial system. the first fruits of the planting of such philosophers as Brisbane and Greeley. Other associations of a similar character, have been organized in various Parts of the country, and they all appear to be ra- pidly approaching the condition of the Skeneateles Community. Indeed, we could hardly anticipate any other fate, for all experiments to organize soci” ety without religien and, on principles utterly oppo- sed to that glorious system of morals and practice, which was first announced to mankind on the shores of Gallilee, and amongst the mountains o! Judea. These ridiculous attempts—which would be laughable enough did they not involve the ruin of the poor people who’are deluded by them—are to be traced to the teachings of the visionary and egotis- tical philosophers of New England,who style them- selves transcendentalists—such as Brownson, Bris- bane, Greeley, Emerson, and others—who make all soris of spasmodic efforts, in the hope of obtain- ing notoriety as men greatly in advance of the age. They fillthe minds of some of the common people with wild and dazzling notions about an El Dora- do in thg wilderness, and paradises in the piny fields—induce them to give up their farme and habits of industry, and herd together for a few months in some miserable barn, or outhouses, and them break up in utter confusion and shamefaced- nea, as in the case now before us of the Skeneat- elesivictims. Trattan Orera—Bunarit oF Signora BoRGHESE. —The benefit of Signora Borghese last night, was one of the mest gratifying and substantial testimo- nials of public favor ever offered to an artist by the citizens of New York. Of the house, it is only necessary to say, that, had it been twice as large ns it is, we believe it would have been thronged with beautiful women and fashionable men. Every seat and standing-place was occupied, and the isles were lined with chaire, sold at almost any prige, and filled with ladies, The threng was in- de@d oppressive ; and yet we have never seen an audience that enjoyed themselves more fully. We have already criticised the Semiramide, and need only observe that it has never before been so bril- hantly performed as last night. The artists seemed each one determined to excel, and every thing was carried off with a spirit that created an irre- pressible €nthusiasm in the house. The only thing that impaired the enjoyment of the spectators, was the absence of Korponay, who was, unfortunately, detained in Philadelphia by sickness, and unable to fulfil his engagement to dance the ever-attractive Polka. Miss Brooke showed herself an easy and graceful dancer, and the Polka, with her and Mons. Korponay, would have proved a great attraction. At the fall of the curtain, the fair benefciare wae loudly called for, and received on her appearance with a many-colored shower of wreaths and bo- quets. One almost imagined that the sweet tones uttered by the eloquent cantatrice had shaped them- selves in flowers and returned to her feet to do her homage. She gathered them literally by the arm- ful, and went smiling away, with her well-earned harvest pressed to her bosom. An elegantly-tinted and perfumed brochure, in the shape of some French verses, headed “Euphra- sie Borghese eu Public,” was circulated through the house during the performance. We will not vouch for the excellence of the poetry, but here itis:— EUPHRASIE BORGHESE. aU PUBLIC. C'est donc mon bénéfice ! et Ja salle est remplie D’un Public bienyeillant qui, Vient me donner la preuve en én brat Dont momcceur a, gerdera les échos, Ab! quel honpeur pour moi, dar men destin ere, D’avoir pu dans New York. ma ville hospitaliare, Moissonner des laoriers, si benux et ai flatteurs, Décernés par les mains d’un Pablic d’amateurs ; Et me voir en ce jour galamment applaudie Par Ja plus fine flvur de aristocratie. De Wye. ccraem ‘Dom le monde recherc! Sench &sse avec éclat dans ma socié’é, Et dele salle entidre la brilliante é égance Me rappelle avec joie mes plus beaux jour de France— Mais comment puis-je, hélas! vous dire tout le bonheur Que me donne aujourd’huj votre'aecueil si fatteur? Si ma bouche avait su parler la langue anglaise, Vous auriez entendu la signora Borghese, Dans un simple discours, vous exorimer ici Tout le contentement dont son coeur est rempli. Jai recours aces vers dont la feible éloquence A besoin dobtenir tout votre indulgence : Je viens vous les ofirir comme remerciment on C@eur, qui toujours sera recopnsissent De votre acct brillant, de vos bravos sonores, De vos galants bouquets, et de vos chers encores ! So great is the desire to hear more of the Semi- ramide, that we perceive an extra representation of it 1s to take place on Thursday evening. We pre- sume it will be crowded, as people now toro to the opera for the sake of the music, and are be- coming in earneat in their enjoyment of its eleva- ting and refining influences. Weoster In THE Senate.—Next Wednesday Daniel Webster will undoubtedly be elected to the United States Senate from Massachusetts. He will take Choate’s place. Mapame Arnou.t’s Concert.—The names of Perozzi and Etienne, who will assist at this grand Concert, were accidentally omitted in former ad- vertisements. German Jews.—A dinner in aid of a Society for the relief of indigent German Jews, 18 to be given at the Minerva Rooms, this evening. The object is very laudable. Parx.—The “Bohemian Girl” loses none of its attractions. The house last night was crowded, es usual, and the performance went off with much spirit. It is to be played every night this week. Freemen’s Batt.—Fulton Engine Compaay No 21 had a splendid Ball last night at Tammany Hall Every thing was in tip-top style, and the whole af- fair was one of uninterrupted enjoyment. Tue Empire Cu —This great and important body purpose holding a meeting at St. John’s Hall to-morrow evening, for the purpose of expressing their views in relation to the impertance of the im- mediate annexation of Texas, and to urge on the representatives and others the necessity of carrying out the will of the people and this Club, as express- ed at the late election. No doubt but that thie meeting will have all the weight with the parties alluded to that it merits, seeing that the body hes been so active, by the request of his honor the Mayor, in preserving the peace during the election and leading the ton since that period. . Anti-Rent Distursances.—The Albany Argus of Tuesday states, that a meeting of anti-renters was held in the village of West Sandlake on Sa- turday last. The proceedings indicate that the Great mass of the anti-renters condemn the outra- ges perpetrated by the Indians, and wish to redress their grievances in a peaceable way, and not by acts of lawless violence. (From the Troy Budget, Jan. 18.) Mong Annsets:—Under Sheriff Richmond, assisted b; E, Wilson 24, of this city, and another gentleman of San: lake, mad+ several arrests yesterday aud last night, the particulars of which we have not been able to obtain in detail before going to The barn of Geo. Horton, Eq. of San , Was fired on Friday night, and burat to the ground, destroying several cattle other pi ty, amounting in value to about $1000. A young man 4 the name of Caulkins, To ged to have been the ry, has been arrested, is _now in jail, Ia the afternoon, while the under sheriff and his party were bringing in two prisoners, both named Bailey, one of the teams was intercepted on the road near Poestenkill, by five or six Pe gt ey LS ad oS es rescued from the officers. night the under sheriff ogain pees wns Ne pagel tha Soh ivevuns act Log ey | is ea Fan Be mtop 1 pen 18 of of under sheriff Richitond, were conducted wit skill and prudence Three of the rage, Burdick, vurday last. ners in the case of the Grafton out- und, and Parks, were let out on bail Sa- Nort Caroriva.—A bill to provide for the elec- tion ae Lieutenant Governor by the people, in th way and at the same time that Governor is now d, Was rejected by the L iio i 'y the Legislature just before the Mertantile Library Association —-Annual Meeting. A large and influential meeting of this useful as- sociation took place last might at their rooms, Clin- ton Hall, to receive the reports of the various offi- cers, and traneact other business, incidental to their annual assemblag. At half past 7 o’clock, the hour appointed, Phillip Hone, Esq., was called to preside, unanimously—and upon his-assuming that office, he spoke as follows: GentLemen : | am | ae bes and heppy to meet you ence more. I feel mysel{ honored by Telng called ta preside at this, your anbual meeting. have boon long associa ted with it, as you know very well,and if you would ermit me to call oe so, I might say 1 am one of the fathers of this association. You must permit me to say 80, for my feelings tell me that that is the title | am desir. eusto obtain trom you. (Applause) Gentlemen, during a long, and not inactive lite, | have been engaged in ma- ny works of utility in my uutive city, but know ofnone in which I have taken such a deep interest, none which h a deep hold on my affections, as this which 1 not 'e the honor of addressing. (Applause.) I know the history of your origin, your progress and your suc- cess. (Loud applaure.) The institution over which } heve the honor to pr , is closely ullied to you; formed with no other object but that of assisting, direct: ing and supporting ee operations. We are exercising. we hope, a practical and salutary influence on your in- stitution; and in no instance have we had any reason to exercise any but the most affectionate contro) over hat this should continue, would be exceedingly gratifying to the gentlemen building was conatrncted for your accemmodation. The institution ever which I preside has not much to do, and Tom happy it is a0, for it shows that all is going on right This institution has reason to be grateful forthe interest manifested at the time of its establishment; there has been, we hope, no diminution of its usefulness. It is most fervently to be hoped that it may continue, for, from no other institution will more good arise trom the fruition of these hopes. Let your zeal not re. lax ; above all preserve the unanimity, the cord:ali the uffection exist! some party spirit ou, but I am to learn it is at an et me then impress on youv minds the necessity of union among yourselves The tines past, at one period, looked a little unfavorable for coramarce, but we may now hope that they are past, and that in times of commercial prosper ty which arc coming, this institution cannot fail to proeper. ‘The trus- tees of the Ciinton Hall Association entertained and ex- pressed o that they might prove in:trumental in aiding this ‘itution. “The erection of this buildin; created a debt which bas now, all but little, been peid In our last annual report, we expressed a hope that the amouct might have been collected eneing, the past year lathat we were disappointed; but’ atill it will be paid ‘Lhere is now in your treasury a larger balance than is usual at this time of the year; that will be pplies in liquidation of that balance, which has dwindled from 22,000 down to 11,000, which is the whole amount now owing by the Clinton Hall Association. When this is discharged, i whole revenue will go to increase your hbrary—ithasnoend but that. (Applause) The subscribers, i ring you their money, had no object but your advantage. They had no expectation to increase their money; no dividends to expect; no interest to calcu- late Eps. When that debt, therefore, is paid, gentlemen, the whole revenue of this building will be applied to the use, for ever, of the Mercantile Library Association.— (Cheers.) The object, then, of the Trustees, will be to pay it off as soon as possible. I heve no more to say, gentlemen, and will not keep you longer than to observe that Iam happy to beamovg you; that I consider mysel‘ tag 4 father, if you will me to say so (approbation) for there is no title so dear to my heart as that of father tosuchan Associotion. eee) And as long as! have a grey hair upon my head—es long as! havea voice to raise, J shall be happy to be amoag you; for there is no title prouder to me than to be a friend and father of the Mercantile Library Association. (Marked applause.) The minutes of the last meeting were then read by the Secretary and approved. TheTreasurer’s report was next read ; efter which Mr. Hone rose to say that he was re- quested to state that two gentlemen were expected to be here to-night, but neither of them could sttend. One o! them, Mr. wepliaghoysen. was very unwell. The Mayor had promised to be here, but he is nct here ; but I have recurring to my own experience, to ask you to excuse him as a Mayor, if he do’at do just as he promi-es.— (Laughter and applanse ‘Mr. Mriter, the President of the Society, then read the annual report. It was avery long and elaborate review of the affairs of the association, and rather an enconrag- ing s.atement of proceedings for the past year. Ther: was a slight diminution in the number of members which in the past year were 2001, in this, 1891; of which 1927 geld three dollors,and 94 were merchants, paying five lollars. The number of henorary members were 119.— The receipts forthe past year amounted to $4 204; the expenditure $3,788—leaving $416 in the treasurer’s hands The ate number of volumes in the library were 28,812, of which 617 were rebound and repsired, and for the care and attention of the library committee, the repor! made a full acknowledgment. The state of the reading room. system of lectures—the several classes organ- ized under efficient teachers, were severally reviewed and the report ended with a warm recommendation to th: sxocessors of the government officers to pursue with en the great objects for which the Institction wa: v.Mr. Mason next addressed the meeting in a very and happy manner upon the duties and the prov of the commercial youth of this city. He.was list to with much attention, and frequently applauded. 1s of the meeting war then moved, seconded, and carried unanimously, to the President of the Association, for his very able report—also te Phillip Hone, Esq., for his very able conduct in the chair,which was ci with great epprobstion. A Mempen proposed that the minutes of the meeting o/ the Association of the 13th of June last, be read. The ob- ject ef this resolution was for the purpose ot having thes« minutes jed from the lings of the Society. as they went to impugn the conduct of some of the mem- his} of the Association. The minutes alluded te were accordingly. ‘The Carman doubted the right of the cone meeting to alter the minutes of any previous meeting, particular. ly when they -had been approved of by a subsequent meet- ing. He, the Chairman, knew of no law but that of repu- diation, that would authorize them to niet aye the pro- ceedings of any meeting that had previously taken pluce (Laughter) He did not think the Society was at all in- clined to this law. (Renewed laughter and applause) i was then negatived. Another Memaznr proposed an amendment to the las: resolution, recommending to the officers forthe ensuing yesr an increased endeavor’ on their part to increase the numbcr of the members, as the most valuable means o/ ine! ing the funds of the society, and promoting its pe- cunia fare, This’ additionfwas accepted by the original mover, and passed unanimously, ‘A Memsen then moved a resolution, recommending to the members the purchase of the printed catalogue of thr library of the Association, as the best means ot relic ving the Association from the expense entailed by the printing a the ee (Shuffling of feet, and cries of “ Adjourn ourn. Whe question was then put and carried unanimously, as'was the motion for adjournment, and the meeting broke up. Having examined some time since, for my own satisfaction, the subject of immigrants, the amount of commutation money paid, &c. I can, to the ex tent of ten years, (from 1830 to 1840,) throw some light ou the subject; but whether it will-satisfy you, your correspondent, or the public, is not for me to determine. Such however, as it is, I here. with give you, ' * The number of fe which arrived at this to 1839 inclusive, were received during the same time, was $136 5 Dc pecses of the Alms. house sce same time, 015. the number in a was 2893, cee there were of Natives 1412. Foreigners Commutation ey received in 1842 war 11,155, computed thy me) expenses of keeping the 1481 foreign pat for the year—admiuing they were all through. whole of 1842—is $77,012. This computation @ the expenses for each pauper, at $1 per week, Ithink it is tair to pre- gume that the 1481 were ‘not in the Alms houer throughout the whole year. So that ** Subscriber” and your readers mustunake their own inferences, or exumine the reports for, themselves, as 1 did, in order 9 ata at the — a o1 Cy onn Morrison, mre No. 135 Chatham street. ——— Death of a Student. Ata meeting of the Studentsof the Medical De- penne of the University ofthe city of New ork, Mr. P. A. Ayietigyal Alabama, was called ind Mr. D, Ls Anderson, of South as, it has pleased sation of Provi- number our beloved moe. Mr. Benja- Almighty Godin his dence, toremove from and highly esteemed fe min F, Gerald, of this life on the 11th inet—' C,, who departed fore be ly, sympathise with his relat fer them as a balm o1 consolation, that he has him a name that shall live inour hearts “So as filngs a wave Back to the ‘of time, to light the darkness of the grave? Resolved, That each'member of the class wear the usu- al badge of the left art for th the lant vad teibat for the deceased, Resolved, Theat @ these resolutions be trans. to hie that a copy be transmitted for pul to of the New York Herald. The Watchman of the jen Journal, 8. C., and other South C ra are requested to copy. 7 ota P. A. AYLETT, chalrm D. L. AnpEnsom, Seeretary.— inary Dear Srr:— Can you inform a tax- the Corporation do. make streets, that the is collected in little mounds and allowed to remain there for weeks, till it ie yer why it is, that when scattered jain, thereby putting the city to additional collecting it up again, either that or it frozen and endangers vehiclet passing. ret in which I reside (one of the principal in th ward) has not been awept for three shes and every filth have accusu- lated to jegraceful extents yet taxes have been $20 more this year than ever they were be- fore, TAXPAYER. - an effort to sweep the |) ~ashionable and Almost Fatal Duel at Hobo- ken Yesterday—Great Affair of Honor—A long Prayer and much Tremor previous, There was a great sensation in this city yester- day in consequence of the coming off of an affair of honor, which has been long pending between two members of the military of this city—one an old veteran of the revolutionary service,who ought to have known better; and a member of one of the city companies, who is notorious for his “Sound and fury, signifying nothing,” Both parties are employed on the principal organ of the Fourierites in shia city, as men of metal, or better known in the old country as “‘donkeys.”— The origin of the quarrel, we could not, with any degree of certainty ascertain, but as far as we could learn, it was on military tactics. The mat- ter has been pending tor some time, but had grown to such an extent that nothing but blood would sat- isfy the rivals. The consequence was that mutual triends were applied to,and after various endeavors on their parts, it was decided that a meeting should take aoe yesterday in the Ely- sian Fielde, loboken ; weapons, muskets— at twenty paces distant. | At the appointed hour, twelve o’clock, the parties were on the sround accompanied,by their reepective friends. The old veteran of the revolution was accompanied by a civilian, and the other party was accompanied by a member of one of the city companies,well known in the typographical profession. {[t was agreed upon that ee parties should stand back to back, march ten paces forward, wheel and fire at the word of command, While these matters were being arranged, one of the parties, who professes to be of a religious epirit, knelt down on the green sward and offered up a long and silent prayer ; while the other stood, as pale as a ghost, a short distance off, trembling like one of the tenderesi branches on the trees near the spot. Having been placed in the position named, the word was given by the military friend, in most sonorous tones, “March,” and they preceeded forward. This war succeeded by the other words, ‘ wheel,” “fire ;” but ere the old veteran could raise his musket to his shoulder, he received his antagonists fire some- where about the wrist, which caused him to drop his weapon, and in doing so it was discharged. The word was immediately given for the other to fly, which hint was promptly complied with, and the successful champion and his friend were soon out of sight. Upon examination of the wounded man, it was found that he had received the wadding of his en my fire on the sleeve, without doing any mate: lamage to the more eeiy bars of the huma e. Shortly after, a well known active individual, who has made him- self quite popular in the musical world of late, both in the election mancuvres and at a recent “grand national musical exhibition,” as well asat all great police occurrences which have tranepired for some time past, eppeared on the ground, and was much chagrined at his being ‘‘a day after the fare,” and expressed himself in no measured terms thereat ; but not waitiug to ascertain the fate of the wound- ed, went in pursuit of the assailant, but with what aucceee, up to the hour of going to press, we were not able to ascertain. The wounded man was conveyed to this city, and enjoyed himselt with some friends, talking over the events x “ By flood and field,” for the remainder of the evening. The last heard of the other party was, that at a late hour in the evening he was seen imbibing sundry three cente worth in one of the avenues in the upper part of the city. Further accounts are expected in the Police reports within a day or two. Another affair ot honor is rumored to come off with blunderbusses, on Saturday morning, between two bean Cl of the same establishment—but it is to be hoped that the authorities will see to the matter and prevent ink-shed. Common Council, Boaxp or Assistants—Jan. 1g.—This Board held a spe- cial meeting last evening. W. Everpe.1, Esq.fin the Chair. i koa minutes of the last meeting were read and ap ved. ay communication was received from James Robinson, ee the adoption of the necessary measures for the os hment of an Antigambling Association. Re- fel Invitation —From the New York Seciety of Literature to attend their 2d annual anniv . Accepted. Ordinance—In relation to improvements for the remo- val of tne night soil, and the deposite of the same at cer. taiin slips, 80 asnot to create @ nuisance. Mr. Hore moved it beleid on the table and printed for the use of members. Mr. Waap opposed the motion. The question was taken and lost. ze ordinance ia _ adopted. 3 ‘i monstrance of sundry persons against regulatin, Forty-third street. Concurred in. . To Petal of flagging Seventh street, between Avenues Bandc. favor of referring hte relative to a drain in Forty- fi Peay to Commissioners, with power. Concur- red in Papers from the Board— Charity and Alms.—Report of Committee on Cherity and Aims, to effect certain regu- lations in the Aims House, and provisions in relation tu the landing of foreign immigrants, Mr. Henry moved its reference to the Committee on Charity and Alms; as he considered the report @ gress libel on the foreign 1 population. Mr. Woop opposed the motion, which w as lost. Mr. Henny moved that it be laid on the table. i Cwaauicx did not see the necessity of lay:ng on the table. Mr. Heway wished to have en examination into the sub- ject, as the foi ers who came here contributed more tothe City funds thanywhat was contemplated they should oy the adoption of such an ordinance. The ordinance was conoutred in. Registry Law —The ordinance from the Board in rela. tion to certain regulations in the Registry Law, and the. adoption of necessary measures for the passage of an act of the faaitatace therefor was taken up, and non-con er % Communication from the Street Commissioners relative. to opening 85th street trom 7th to 9th avenue in February next. Referred. Manhattan Gas Co.—Memorial from the'Company, ask- ing for certain tacilities for the laying of pipes through the sewer in 6th Avenue. Referred to Committee on roads and canals,with power. New Police.—he appointments as reported in Peary dey’s Herald in our report of the proceedings before the Board, were concurred in. Ayes 9—Noes 6 Resolutions in favor of carrving out the provisions o the above, and directing the Captains of the watch not te fill up any vacancies in that establishment until the pot act is put in poweron the 20th instant. Concur in. Appointment—Samuel Ludlow, Captain of City Police. Lamps and Gas.— Mr. Charli Resolution.—The folt lowing resolution was then taken up:— ved, That the Superintendent of Lamps and Gos be directed to repoit to this Board, at its next meeting the number of est.mates rece for the contract for oi which was given to George Farris on the 3st July, 1944, and also present atrue copy of all such estimates, and in form tuis Boa) the residence of George Harris and his place of busicess; and also report to thia Board, at iis next mecting, a copy of ail the etimates received for the con- rract for oil that was given to James R Sparrow on the wWth—December, 1844; und inither present to this Board» teue copy ofthe advertisement published for said est - metes aad contracts, and whether said oil has been de tivered according to said contracts, and if thesaid oi) was§pure or not; and also inform this Board of the resi. dence and place of business of said James R Sparrow. A communication was received from the Superintend- ent of Lamps and Gas in compliance with the above reso. tution. The communication merely stated that the oil contracted for was of good quality—save in some in- stances where it was adult-rated at 10 per cent — However, -the contract with Messrs. Sparrow and Harris, was carried out to the advantage of the city. The estimates of a large number of persons, which were put in before the Committee, previous to the completion of the contract with Messrs. Hertis and Sparrow were tead Some of the estimates offsred to supply good sperm and 96 cents, and also at sums varying from te of James R. Sparrow (Mr. Johnson's part- companied with a request that he be appointed as he was a good American hen ee pe tL ai moved thet the report be laid on the table and printed. ue. Craacicx was of opinion that the repert should be returned to the Superintendent, as the objects of the reso. tion were not complied with. Asto purity ef the oil, they bad it that it wes adulterated ten per cent. The Superintendent did not comply with the requirements o/ the ordinance of the Common Council, in contracting with George Harris, contrary to the advertisement. Cwainman—You are going out of order—and cannot go onthe ison a vey! je resolution to ley on the table. Mr. Canuck was ion that the merits of the case ought to be gone into, and not heodwink the question in this ways Mr. Waap—We will withdraw the motion, and the:— Mr. Cuaaticx—Who moved to lay on the table? Mr. Jennton—It was me. Mr. Cuanticn—Oh! then of course the gentleman of the 11th will withdraw. Craraman—This is out of order. Mr. Jonnson—My object in moving to let lie on the ta- ble to have the matter seed and printed en as thet all may read it after printing The motion to lay on the table prevailed, when the rae wasiaid on the tabl’, and an immense crowd who ad collected immediately withdrew. Mr. CHarxicx moved to take up the for discus- ties, which was also loet, He Fe a aoe ri into the merits an uss by eran—Not cartainly after the matter has been laid ible. We can discuas inorder. yport—In favor of fi southerly side of i4th street, between 9th and 10th avenues — Ip favor of fi 24th 6th avenue—Adopied. The Bont situa A eckay evening next, at 6 o'clock, an Vierrons.—General Lamar, ex-Pre- sidvatterie Commodore Moore; the yor andCommon Council; Ex-Mayors Morris and Clarke; Generals Sandford, Morris, Storms and F ker, and numerous other dignitaries, pay @ by invitation, to the Chatham Theatre to- nig Ye willbe the last visit ! the gallant visitors duri Froripa.—A letter from Fort Brooke, E. F., | dated Dec. 27th, saya:—‘‘A report isincirculation, and doubtless Aying, that Indian hostilities have been re newed. This is wholly unfounded. Will you therefore *@ announce to the public, that the excitement and anxie- ty incident to such a rt may be allayed, and thereby feteattbe mirchievous and wicked object of its projector. All is quiet. The natives sre anxious for peace, end friendly intercourse with their white neighbors.” Police OMice=Jan. 14—Busctaay.—The premises 156 Waverly Place, were entered a few aights aince, and robbed of a small amount of property, consisting of cloth: ing. Assautt anv Batreny.—Mary Townsend and Henriet- ta Townsend were arrested and committed for cutting Mary Fash with a knife. Jealousy andtoo much cau de vie, A Buncuan Annesrep.—Officer Bird yesterday arreat- 01 Caleb Nichols, indictsd in 1843 for a burglary in hav- ing entered the flour store of Mr. Board, in Washington street, and stolea $300, he having sucoceded in keepin, out of the way, although his companion was caught an. Se to the Stat? prison. He was committed for jal. Ownens Wanten.— Officer Bird arrested a well known offender yesterday, with several pieces of cloth in his possession, supposed to be stolen, aud for which owners are wanted. A number of petit larcenies were disposed of by com- mitting the persons who committed (hem. Tnx Finest Paavon.—Gov. Silas Wright has pardoned Hunnewell Vincent, sentenced a few weeks since to the State prison, for passing counterfeit money. General Sessions. Before the Recorder, and Aldermen Winship and Devoe. Jowas B. Puwtuirs, Esq.., District Attorney~ad inte- rim. Torspay, Jan. 14.—Trral for Grand Lareeny.—Sarah Wilson, black, was tried on an indictment for this offence, in stealing $23 in money, anda shawl from Mrs. M. West, ap old colored woman,who has charge of the build- ing No. 27 Wall street. The jury convicted of a petit larceny, and the Court sentenced her to six months im- prisonment in the Penitentiary. Richard Brunson was tried on an indictment considerable amonnt of property belonging ncrantz and Mr. Campbell. boarders in the 243 Division street, on the night of the 34 inst. He letected inthe roo! here the young men board. ed with the clothes in hi sion. The jury con- victed of petit larceny, and another jury found bim guilty of another charge of the same neiure. The Court sentenced him to one year’s imprisonment at the pene- tentiary, Meiming im —Enoch Raymond was tried and con- victed ot an ult and battery npon Jucob Dunn, a black man, on the 19th of November last. The parties lived in the same ho' ick Dunn, fracturing the elbew joint, a i econd bone. ‘The injuries were so revere that the man fs still confined at the City Hospital. The Court sen- tenced Raymond to 1 year’s imprisonment in the Peniten- tierv. Grand Larceny —John Monroe was tried and convicted of axrand larceny. in stealing a coat worth $35, and a pair of boots, trom Dr. Warren, of 29 Bond street, on the 14th of December. The Court sentenced hin to 3 years ond 6 months imprisonment at Sing Sin, Keeping a Disorderly House —John P of keeping a disorderly house—or rather basement, at No. 1 Roosevelt atreet. In consequence of the nuisance hav- ing been abated, judgment was suspended. Plea of Guilty—Michael Moore. indicted for selling wares without a license, plead guilty. Sentence sus- Wolle Prosequi—A nol. pros. was entered in the case of Abe ash indicted for an assault and battery on Ceth- erine Fay. At half past 1 o’clock the Court adjourned. was convicted U.S. Supreme Court, Jan. 10—No. 28—John Taylor et al. vs. the United States. In error to the Circuit Court of the United States for P¢ ‘lvania. Mr. Justice Story delivered the opigion of this Court, af- firming the judgment of the said Circuit Court in this cause. Noe. 23—Amos Kendall vs. Wm. B. Stokeset al. In error to the Circuit Court of the United States for Washington. Mr. Chief Justice Taney delivered the opinion of this Court, reversing the judgment of the said Circuit Court, and remansing this case for further pro- ceedings No. 116—The Uni States vs. the Phenix Bank etal. On motion of the Attorney General, this ap peal from the Circuit Conrt of the United States for Mas- sachusetts, was diam‘seed. No. 29-- William Cliver et ol. appellants, vs. Robert Piatt et al ‘The argument of this cause was continued by Mr. Ewing for the appellants. Maenetism.—Dr. A. B. Strong, magnetiser, me- dical practitioner, and | rincipal of the Magnetic Society of this city, will lecture this evening at the Society Library. This will be one of the most amusing and, perhaps, useful meetings that have taken place in connection with the subject of mes- merigm, and those who desire to pass an hour pleasantly, should go. Proresson Haas.—We have seen a beautiful specimen of daguerreotype, executed by him at his rooms in the New York Lyceum; it is a por- trait of Mr. Dallas, the Vice President elect, with 2 view of the capitol at Washington in the dis- tance—as a work of art it is unsurpassed. It is in the possession of Mr. H_E. Riell; duplicates can be obtained by application to the professor at his rooms 561 Broadway. Amusements, Trron’s Circus —There is a greut bill of horse- macship at the Circus this evening, for benefit of irs. Downie. Mra D. is the keeper of the lower seloon and is well known by families who frequent th tre. far artic attention t. m: ually distinguishes oi tieret beeeoes ‘number contains the usual propor- for its ultra Voryism. will be r which the two exhibit. ‘The Bin of Hewrary astiele eite i rice $3 per annum. Price of the four Reviews $8. four Reviews and Blackwood, $10 L. SCOTT & CO., Publishers, 112 Fniton street, near Nassan. cue Siponese hed =~ ; cot a i as obstinate Eruptions upon the face, Salt"Rheum, Srrofula, and Chroni Catarrh, or Uleersted Nostriis, are-eflectuaity cared and seein, ly eradicated from the system, by the use of Coms! ‘sa illa, the best and cheapest extract in use. ‘wonderful h tl paration has met with, enables public as an effrctnal’ emed iseases arising from an impure state of the blond or vic . Sold only at 21 Courtlandt street. Price 50 cents ‘or $4 per dozen. Worms, Worms, Worms.—They kill chil- dren by hundreds and when the caus ie neve susp cmd. the suflercre never dream these ste he ant chief. When the is ‘offensive, an the ve ip each mek teeth duing sleep, paleness d s." Sherman's Warm Loe Wericcaee Ter ‘nd ery for mie. thousand ‘cases, and al- ‘i troy 5 ill tal hmv Deer used in over four ‘husdred ways With Perfpct success. 7. Sherman's Warehouse is 166 Ni Agent Broedways 10 Astor Hones at Htadaon sve ia Bowery: way; + ila- delphia; and’8 Biate st, Bostoa,? -' eee? Buildings, Naw Yonx, December, 184. wd bs sind 4 ~ Jponenas e) pe he. in mv family, whic! the value "a Magical Pain Extractor,” tes baon sage, tea i no L ought to mabe you acquainted with the facke'l then fare do so, 1n the hope that my testimony will have an indirect ten- SWVfile senjed ss te brewkfhst table, a. oh nce, ile seated ac the brenkfast table, a short time si child (na infane) plunged her tiny agers tmobserved. wero h cup of boiling hot coffee, “Of eourre the but I fo tunately had some nt the house, and this] instantly applied the child cevsed, and I had t the fire had been’ eompl there was not even'an "A fow days alter th |, and that urrence,a yousg lad, who is an in- mate of my house, cut one of his (inj witha pair of tinuer’s shears. The upper par: of Huding @ por- tion of the nail, was completely cut a aturally expe- Fenced eenaiderable pain buc 1 d essed 1 ka quiclly se povet Writh the Retrcctor tad de eons morning be said his hoger was ite well. "Facts are stubborn things,” and. these are factece ‘shall henceforth never be without a box of this, meciaperable ointment in the house. Respectfu'l Parchase Dalloy's. ti A a HNHEAD, a Fut Daliey ley’s, ind, Dalley’s ve, h liey’s Ageitey, 67 Walker street, fitst store Prom Broadway, "To all sufferin, Li Bronchitis ~A worthless nostrums w from affections of the the numerous remedies and many to ores upon the publ as faible seme ah torte h tion, the public should not lose sight ef Rev, Dr Bortteloe mew’ Pink Expectorant Syrap, an old and. favorite remedy 1or all disevses of ch lungs. i @ those whose tun; peat oe i vrap. by which lireful dtvease fully and frm there is no escape. { medicine gives almo:t fin all gares, Produce an agre-able expector and produces at — tate of breathing, by re- Moving f om the throat all the offensive and tier usu p ally concomitant to consumotives. If you have acough, we tay delay rota day, but try thissyrup immediately. told only at21 Courtlands street. ‘From the New Orleans Picayune. Woreh the symniia that we overwhelu ing masa that has f imable burn spreific exlled icel Pan Extractor,” but we Bi hi re ever heard of for thet Cclady oR ray ceoonr re we been Tysipelas, Pil fed Fare, Bore Nien family in this ci ein ther honse. ‘Bame ere Gourand’s Poudre Subtile for completely and permanently eradic anertieons Ly withoot in/ury Always tes before buying— jmples, blotches, and di Never take any vier than Y 29 for the cheek. a's Meentah Late Wikies foe te . aed to be las in. New York but ae tie artical eiiow oF treet Phikeielohiay: Jordan, 2 Milk st, ion eowells Chapin Co sprinted? New Hace "Ee ones pecs Bal ty 1A Btanwik Hall, Aibeny? Beth & Hance, Baltimore, Re: The Indian V bie Kiixtr and Liniment, fr 21 Courtlande « is warrantrd to cure any case of heamnatism T immediate relief, tweak Itmbo, thas Gown swellings, ond extands contracted New which all stoves and x we byriegs et ae With as. beantifel polish ae a eS Wet belorby ceosiplionton X'yemy ant tition es dies: Feeteetictke ete sc berate ol fey, be teen at 21 tre bevhad at the cost of 25 cents per bottle, » ‘mn Taye who ngee it, will doubeless use it in. preference to Deafness.—Why will person fier when a remedy is athand? ur. MoNi mill fargish sree Teliel to all who ‘ars. affict seattle Asthma and D; are cured in all 7 5, gases by Longley’s Western Indian Panacea, sold at 21 Court Iandt street.