The New York Herald Newspaper, March 19, 1845, Page 1

| Vol, XI., No. 77—Whole No, 4039, velopments in Columbia, [From our Correspondent, per Steamer Columbia.) Hvupson, Monday evening, March 16, 1845. T arrived here last night per steamer Columbia, ‘apt. Peck, who had, as she deserves, a large number of passengers, but not more than a score lor this piace. In the morning I expected to find j® perceptible bustle in the hotels, and more than sual animatior in the streets on account of the jopening of the Court of Oyer and Terminer, now sitting here, and which is about to investigate the important anti-rent prosecutions; but instead of buetle and confusion, there was quietude and re- ose. The morning was cold, as the night had also been. I did not see so much frost in New York im any one night during the season. A portion of now remains on the ground—the roofs of houses, wad the distant mountains present a chill d ey aspect; and the wreath of snow that lies in 1e sheltered side of the streets, locks as obdurate an iceberg, and as little disposed to decamp as it had a tenure as satiefactory us that scught by | ithe Indiaus from the Patroon. "The afternoon was ‘beautiful, however; and appears to promiee fine \weathe No military remain here now, they are all gone to their respective homes, whence the most of them now think they should not have lett had there | been any less occasion for their services than the | defence of interests affecting all without exception. |Promises were made that they should receive ‘liberal pay, and many are incensed that they have not been sooner fulfilled. Nevertheless, if the bugle sounded to-morrow, the same men would be jin the fteld with the same despatch and with addi- tonal forces. Jt is this sense of confidence in the mass of the surrounding inhabitants, which recon- ciles those of this city, with the absence of the ||force altogether, while they are fully sensible that the views and feelings of the disaffected in the in- terior, have itndergone no change, if it be not one for the worse. A sort of organization exists among the citizens, adequate to concentrate a force calculat for a temporary period jto resist any that could assail them. Em- |blems of late services and present preparation are visible here and there throughout the residences of citizens, in the shape of muskets, military dresses, cavalry swords, and such appointments. Ten of the élite of the late forces collected here, have been and are in actual service in charge of the jail, where that redoubtable personage, Dr. Boughton, ‘alias Big Thunder, ig confined. As an arm of the defence of such an important point, two pieces of arttilery stand on either side of the entrance to the county jails they are read: Amos and loaded, While others are not far off for available service, should they be required. Additional surveillance has been added edie to that exercised over the prisoners, consequently I have not been able to get a sight of any of them, bitt this desire will not remain long ungratified, as it appears to me likely, making all du allowance for the uncertaintyfof law, that they will be brought up in one or two day: Since writing the last paragraph, [have learned from Judge Parker himself, 1 Dr. Boughton’s trial will come on to-morrow, it something at pres- ent unforseen does not transpire. __ The Court did not open to-day till three o’elock in the aiteraeon, although eleven was the hour ap- pointed, As l observed before, there was far less symptoms of anything like deep or generally felt interest in the approaching criminal trials obzerva- ble in the morming; but no sooner had the legal functionaries given tokens of the taking of their j) seats on the bench, than the court house was throng- ed. The apartment is a spacious one, well lighted and particulgrly clean, and if there be any virtue in these properties tending to allay the irksome- ness of legal toil; and the labor of litigation, they must operate here, ¥ _ } Upon the whole, there is a strong feeling preva- lent 1 relation to the anti-rent trials, and I expect the tArong will be immense in this city in the } course ef. a few days. Popular opinion here, and in the whole of the northern portion of Columbia couxty, is hostile to the cause of the anti-rentere, and itis looked upon as little better than revolu- hovery, as it certaialy is short-sighted and danger- ous. in th» other section of the county, however, the spirit of resistance to authority, as it has man- ifesied itself already,is deep-rooted and urquestion- ably general; and it is the opinion of persons who have given mueh_ attention to the matter, that, if it be not arrested by the timely hand of legal jus- tice, for which a good opportunity is now presen- ted, it will become afar more potent element for evilin this State, than bas yet been dreamed of, even by those who are disposed to Jook with the eyes of alarmists upon the movement. ¥ Judge Parker organized the court by charging the grand jury at three o’clock. There was no- thing very remarkable in the charge, but he made an ailusion to the trial of the anti-renters, charac- terising 1t us of the utmost moment to the commu- nity, end such as to exact ail their efforts to inves- tigate properly. He spoke of the universal pers sion that the wisest policy was that which legislat- litigated, and interfered with the rights of the ciugen jeast ; but he at the same time enforced the truth, that law had for its primejend the safety of the eitizen in person and property, and when that wad not secured, it was imperfect and void; above all ae exnorted them to ‘discharge every personal feeling trom their minda, and consult above all, and below call, the peace and safety of the com- monwealth, The graud jury having retired, the panel of petit jurors was called over, nearly all answering to their names ; they were instructed by the jedge to hold no communication upon the subject of the im- portant pending trials, to preserve their minds free and uobiassed, and to be sure to express no opinion upon the matter; he thought it mecessary to thus caution thera at an early stage of the session of the court, as it would be likely to save time and trou- ble. The court adjourned at four o’clock, as no cases were ready for trial . News came here this morning, from Delaware county, of a further outbreak of the Indiaus. _ On Friday last, a posse made an incursion into the infected district and made several arrests, one for tarring a man mamed Corbin, besides seven men in disguise—all of whom Unay Joriged in Delhi jail, upon whieh an attack is apprehended. Tne ac- counts represent the country o8 In an extremely un- setiled condition. Z Nothing farther occurs to me at present as perti- Reut tothe main occasion of my presence here— the anti-rent trials; but to-morrow will be more fruiifal in developments. In conclusion, it gives sure to remark that [ have seldom seen 90 courtesy and real politeness as I have met with from all those geatlemen connected with the legal proceedings here, to whom I have been casu- aily or formally introduced; and, as like Paul, laceount myeelf, least among the Apostles (of the Herald,) the respect is accredited not to myself, but to the honorable mission in which I am en- Gaged, A. Antt-Rent War in Detaware County.—It will be recollected that on Monday, of last week, O. Steele and C. Parker, officers of Delaware co., were driven by the disguised Indians of Andes and Bovina, into an upper room of Hunting’s tavern, in Andes, some hundreds surrounding the house, keeping them prisoners for {nearly 20 hours, an Mmeking every effort to brenk into the room—the front entrance to the room was emunrded by the pri- soners, having each a pair of Holt’s six barrel pis- tols. A back stair entrance was guarded by Mr. Hoating, ull wearied and worn out; he was about Yielding the passage, when his wile, (a lady of slight figure, but uodaunted courage) seized acarv- 1ng koite and sprang into the entrance, declarin; she ‘would detend to the last drop of her heart’s biood.* She kept her position tor two hours, and | relief arrived. Extract of a letter from a lady in Delhi, to a gen- Ueman in this city— Dsimt, March 16th, 1845. Sunday evening T suppose, ere this, that our wars and troubles with the Indians are pie to ac as you must have received a hurried sketch; I have pre- viously sent of the mancuvres of Wednesday and Tirursday. On Friday, two parties of thirty men principally from Meredith and this village, the command of deputy sheriffs O. Steele and i. Edgerton, lett here, one party for Roxbury, and the other for Andes, for the purpose ot arresi- ing some of the Indians, and there was great anxi- ety felt for their success. On Saturday, while a gE many persons were attending the fanenal of ev. Mr, McEwen, of the Scotch Church, an ex- press arrived stating that the two parties had met at Roxbury, ng tak after a desperate uggle, and in b sheriff Steele came near bei killed. After the cap- ture of the prisoners, each man took his In- dian on his horse before him, with hig arms ti unul they could procure a wagon. — was apprehended at Bloomvilic, as there were two or three hundred Indians there. The express arri- ved to warn the people just as the funeral was leaving the chureh, and what made it more exci- ung, the messenger had mistaken and reportedfit Wea the Indians who had taken our men, and such & yi | you never saw; the few that reached the grave left it half uncovered. There were about ——— jal of “Big Thiunder — Anti-Rent De- two husdred men, who armed immediately and went to the rescue. About dark they all returned sate and sound, with eight Indians and seven anti- renters, not in disguise. This day (Sunday) has been apo in making preparations to guard the Jail and village—200 men have come from Walton, and to-night there will beat least five hundred col- lected. We have two cannons onthe publicequare, and every one is well armed. ‘here are very few who are not courageous enough to enter into the proceedings with spirit, and I dont know but we shall all be obliged to tura heroines as well as he- roes. It is supposed there will be an.attack to-night and the Scoharie Indians have pledged themselves to come. They have been trying the prisoners to- day, and Mr. Gordon, M. C,, is their counsel. Anti-Rent Dirvicunties 1x DstawarE—Car- TURE oF Twetvg “Inptans.”—Dsiui, March 16th, 10 o’clock, M —Dear Sir: ~Yesterday morning bein, the day ai the return 0: the sheriff’s posse from Koi right, another se of about 89 mounted men in two de- tachments, rthe command of deputy sheriff Osmau N. Steele and E. 8 Edgerton, started from Delhi foryRox- bury, by different routes, forthe purpose of meking ar- rests. Aw that town is the mest turbulent part of the anti- rent district, where large numbers of disguised men are frequently collected, and as the rouds are exceedingly bad, some anxiety has been felt to-day as to the success of the expedition. ‘The party has just entered the village with twelve Indians, whom they have taken prisoners, disguised and armed. The particulars of the skirmish, which showed skilland intrepidity on the neat of officers and men, I cannot at present fully relate. After they had last evening urreated Preston on a bench warrant, the blowing of horns and other movements in the neighbor- hood announced grest preparations for an attempt to res- cue the eeiioaee, whi night. In the morn’ party of about 180 Ind: and immediately c! erton, and about 40 was strictly guarded during the after some reconnoitering, a well armed, were discovered, ed upon by officers Steele and Ed- ‘ofthe mounted men, and they fled to the w . During the skirmish, there was some dcing by Indians, one of whose shots narrowly missed E. 8. Kdger- ton, who grappled ‘an Indian, and disarmed of his pistol: which were found loaded with balls. Officer Steele also closed in with another, who was armed to the teeth, and on strippiog off his sheepskin mask, found he had captur. ed a constable and collector of Roxbury. The eight In- dians, with the prisoner apprehended on the bench wai rant in Roxbury, and four others taken at Bloomville on their return, are now lodged in jail.'. The sheriff is now at the court house detaching men to guard the jailand the village during the night. Atthe same time horns are blowing and guns are firin; the mountains opposite the village, it we may exprot if the insurgents can muster in sufficient numbers to put their threats in execution.—Albany Argus, March 7. News in AtBany.—The correspondent of C. Li- vingston & Co. gives the following intelligence un- der date of Albany, March 17, The Attorney General left the city last evening to con- duct the trials at Hudson of Boughton and others, if they shall be prepared. The House passed the Seuate’s bill for the relief of ‘Smith Cutter. The explanation of Mr. Wheeler, of your city, who had the bill in charge, completely disarmed the House of all suspicion that there ever had been anything like defalcation connected with the matter. Mr. Wheeler was also fortunate enough to get through the House a bill for the relief of Jane Gallon, a resident alien of your city. J: itive of ind, and by her industry as a 8 hi assed ug sum of mo- ney. With this, and more which she has a chance of bor- rowing, Jane intends purchasimg for herself a house and Jot, mortgaging both for the repay ment of the money bor- rowed. Her alienship presents a bar to this movement, and she has aeked relief from the Legislature. The House has granted it, and so doubtless will the Senate. Such in duatry deserves the greatest encouragement. The Senate hi reread favorably 6° the license bill. ication through the whole State. It posed of speedily in the Senate. The Honse devote their session this afternoon to con deration of the bill to punish licentiousness. Two of th Deiecipal movers inthe matter, Mrs. Ingraham and Mrs ‘ard, of your city, were in the House today. Mrs. Ward is said to have drafted the bill now before the Le gislature. Some three hundred berrels Flour, of a fair western brand, which had been locked up in the canal at Little Falls during the winter, were brought down the road to- day and putin the market. The consignee offered it at $4f, which he could not obtain. Eastern orders are filled at $4 81}. Two lots of prime Genesee Wheat are deliver ing to-day, one of which, about five thousand bushels,sold ashort time since, at $1 10; both lots go to Hartfo: Sales have been made of Barley and Oats from store, but prices did not transpire; Oats probably about 300. Clover- seed $4 50 4 $5 per bushel, and au advance of 60 cents for prime Herkimer. Timothy Seed $1 50 a $2. New Yorx Leotstative Summary.—In the Sx- NATE, On Venter petitions were presented for the re sumption of work on the Gencs: ley completi¢n of the Black River canal 6 York and Erie Railroad to extend ito Pennsylv: to incorporate the New York Academy of Music ‘Bockee reperted a bill to amend the laws in relation to zation of sands of non-residents ; aleo a bill to thorize the mayor, &0, of the city of New York to raise money by lvan, and create hse fund or stock to be called the water stock. Mr. Wright, a bill to incorporate the New York Gallery of Fine Arts. Mr. Varney, the Assembly bill in relation to Excise, &c, This being gen eral order day, a number of bills were acted upon in com- mittee of the whole. Among them, one extending the Kod oy #'f rovision in relation to the transmission of the Unit States mail ‘on railroads, to all charters in which it is not now contained. The constitutional ques- tion wes raised, that the bill altered the charters of a oumber of incorporations in the same bill. No question wasteken. Several other bills were put forward, but none of general interest. The {Senate geld an execu- tive sessien. 1n the Hovsk, the petitions in relation to the Erie Rail- road were as usual numerous—some for and against run- uing it into Pennsylvania, for and inst releasing the State lien—ogaiust its interference with the Hudsen and Delaware canal, &c. There were also petitions for and against diseriminating tolls, and others of the ueual tenor. ‘he residue of the morning session was devoted to the consideration of the bills on the orders. In com mittee of the whole, the House broke cont on thejTroy and Greenbush railroad bill -but without making pro- gress, rose, and the House took @ recess until 4 o’clock, Mi Faom THe Arrican Uoast —The Secretary of the Colonization Society in Washington publishes the following intelligence relative to the slave trade :— We have received letters from Liberia containing very interesting intelligence with regard to the present state of the Colony , 98 well as some items of a truly sad and me- lancholy character, one of which I wish to communicate to the public through your columns. It shows the utter hopelessness of all efforts to put down the slave trade un- connected with the planting of colonies along the coast. What can we expect, what can men-of-War do, when arti- fices such as the following are resorted to in order to es- cape their notice, and when men are found even in our prine:pal commercial cities—mei. so destitute of princi- ple, ae thus to aid in carrying on the slave trade? In his letter of 24th January, Gov, Robert: — “You will no dou't be a well known brig go for the “Havana” with upwards of tour hundred es on, board, and in sight, too, of a British cruiser. It ad been arranged, it azem: month or two betore be that the “Atalanta” should return to y was The “Atalanta” trader on thecosst, and: known by most of the navalofficers on this station, was not suspected by the officers of the men-of-war in sight; consequently no notice was taken of her, nor did they diecover the delu- Senet ie vessel was far, far away, and beyond their reach. “Thus you see how difficult it is to a the slave be, on coast while slivers can obtain such facili- Such ia the statement of the fact, and all that Gov. Ro- berts sayson the subject. It would have been pleasant to have known who owned the Atalanta; who transferred her to the slavers ; who was the captain of her, and what became of him and his crew. These questions could, doubtless, be answered by some body in New York, asthe Atalanta is a well known vessel and has long been in the African trade Time, and those who know, will, doubt- leas, reveal some facts which will throw light on the per- petrators uf this guilty deed, APPOINTMENTS BY THE Paesipent, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.—Alexander H. Everett, of Massachusetts, to be Con miisioner to China. Benjamin G. Shields, of Alabama, to ve Cha: to Venezuela. William Hi. Polk of nme to be Charge to Naples. rt G. Jewett, of Maine, Charge to Peru. Benjamin F. Butler, of New York, to be District Attorney fer the Southern Distijet oo New Yor! Elijah F. Pardy, of New York, to be @Sucveyor of the rt of New York. John is, of Ae ‘ania, to be jurveyer of the port of Philadelphia William Parmen- ter, of Massachusetts, to be Naval O iver at Boston. Prosper M. Wetmore, of New York, to!» Navy Agent w York. T. H. Laughlin, of Tennessee, to be Recor. of the General Land Office. Robert Armstrong, of eames se be Consul at Liverpool. J. V. Bradford, of to bea Purser inthe Navy. J.H. Prent be Mérshal for the Northern District of New York Pronasiy Conriamen,—T. H. Bigger, Postmast ond, Vi Pe port, ip —Charles H if Engineers, John dll, Bagineer ia Chief, and, as Chie wi ng 3 as Faroa, j., Andrew Hebard, James Thompsen, William P. Willi ‘harles B Moss, Wm. Sewell, Jr., and Wm. W. W. Wood. George W. Latham, to be Chapiain in ¢! Navy, vice Jno, P. Lathrep, deceased. Nathaniel Fro to bea Chaplain, vice C! jan Swan, deceased. Ni than C. Fletcher, to be a Chaplain, to fill vecancy. Passed Midshipman Gough W. Grant, to be a Lieutenant, vice Lieut. B. 8. B. Darlington, Samuel D. Patterson, to be Navy Agent at Philadelphia for four yeara, vice Thomas Hayes. whose commission expires on the 16th March. George Loyall, to be Navy Agent at Norfolk for four years from 16th March, re-appointed. Jos. 8. Watkins, tobe Navy Agent at Memphis for four ‘ears. * Marine Coars—Second Lieutenant Robert Cala woll, to be a First Lieutenant, vice Lieut. Geo. W, Rob bins, deceased. Jno. O, Cash, to bea Second Lieutenant, vice Lieut. R. C. Caldwell, promoted. jos. Mayaguez, P. R. (Correspondence of the Herald.] Mayaavez, March 4, 1845. | Celebration of Washington's Birth Day, and the Inauguration Day in Porto Rico— Markets, &c. Dgax Sin—Of thirteen American vessels in poit, nine have displayed their flags in honor of the in- auguration of James K. Polk as President; this considered a pretty fair majority. On the 22d ult., at 8A. M., the American bark Sebovis, Capt. Hopkins, of Bangor, fired a gun, and hoisted her colors, which was instantly follow- ed by every vessel in port, French,Danish, English, and Spanish, the former displaying the American ensign at the main at 12M. The Sabovis fired a salute of twenty-six (a in handsome style, which was about all the celebration the day received, yet it was a pleasant sight, in a foreigm port, to see all nations present, ec cheerfully join in this national jubilee—and gratifying to every American who wit- essed it. ‘ Produce of this Island scarce, and although pri- ces are low, the demand and sales keep pace with the manafacture. American produce plenty, and generally at low rates, Boston. [Corrcspondence of the Herald.] Beston, March 16th, 1845. The ‘Annexation Ball”—Sale of Tickets, and their Price—Office Holders and their Management— Cliques and their Contrivances—Custom House and its Inmates—The “Ins” and {the ‘Outs”— The Collector and his Prospects—His Enemies and Opponents—Their Opposition and its Results —Removals and <Appointments— Matters which are, and Matters which are not, §c. &c. &c. Dsan Bennetr:— One of the choicest three dollar “hops” which has been got up in this vicinity for many ja day came off at the Old Cradle ot Liberty, Faneuil Hall, on Friday evening Inst. The splendid deco- rations which adorned the walls of the Hall, on the evening of the fourth of March, remained in statu quo, for the present occasion, and though the night was exceedingly§ uncomfortable and cheer less outeide—within, all was happiness and merri ment. The occasion was inspiriting—and the fair beings who graced it with their presence, appeared to be, individually and collectively, of the right sort, and were, no doubt, univeraally “in favor of annexation!” The interior of the building was hung with flags, and tastefully ornamented with sundry appropriate mottoes—the floor was cover- ed with a beautiful design, arranged and exe- euted by Savory and Jones. Among the orna- ments was the frequent introduction of the “ lone star”—and a very fine transparency of President Polk appeared conspicuous on one side of the hall, The committee of arrangements consisted of some of the most prominent and active democrats in the city, and the entire success of the balli—which fol- lowed so closely upon a si! Tr testival—entitles them to the highest credit for their management. Au original ode, composed for, and admirably adapted to the occasion, by F. A. Durivage, Esq, by the company with fine effect, and the whole affair passed off with entire satisfaction to all who participated in it, Wright, of the Ton- tine, setved up a spleadid eed at 12 o’clock, and the dancing continued to a late hour. There was one ‘feature, however, connected with this ball, which was scarcely aemocratic enough to suit the tastes of those inthe ranks,who like to entertain an opinion of their owa. 1 refer to the course pursued by one or two members of the committee in disposing of their tickest, who thought proper to urge them upo: certain perso! who heapened to hold office, at this peculiar crisis —with the gentle hint that it was expected that every man in office should Uo Prtacied volens ! Weil, the consequence was, the ball was very well represented {rom the Custom House, and kindred institutions! There were a few, however, who had the hardihood to look the sellers in the face, and assure them that they did not hold office by such a contemptible tenure. Wo to that hardy tew—here- after! We are in the midst of stirring times. The office-hofders are getting uneasy—the office seekers are getting hungry. There is a petty clique here who have been busy for the last three or four months in attempting to break down the Collector of this Port, and who have left no stone unturaed to accomplish their deeign. This faction is headed by an officer in the weigher’s department, now in the Custom House—who has set others on to over- throw Williams, while he has supposed that his hand could not be seen. In spite of all his puny efforte, however, the Collector remains pertectly quiet and undisturbed, and he has certainly evin- ced a creditable magnanimity in retaining such vipers in office—while he kuew they were stabbing him, at every opportunity! There are those out ot office who are aiding this matter, in the =e of displacing Williams, and thereby securing place for themselves or their friends tters have been manufactured, abusing him—aud a thousand specu- lations have been put forth as to who would suc- ceed him—how soon he would be ousted, &c., and their black balling is at last about to’ recoil upon their own heads! The fact is, M: makes a good Collector; he remains at hi and prosecutes the government business with grity and strict attention, and his er having been foiled, cre growing restive! The principle which appears to have been adopted by the new administration, not to remove one democrat tor another’s benefit, it is expected will be observed here, and the present Collector will, without ques- tion, remain where he is, until at least something tangible is brought against him. His intentions have undoubtedly been good; he is a thorough d. mocrat, and he is liked by the commercial com- munity. He has given no real cause for offence, and his retention in office will be accepta- ble to the majority of the party in Boston. The particulars of the workings, mancuvrings, and intrignings of the clique to which I have allu- ded, [ will reserve for a tuture letter. Its denoue- ment will serve as a lesson to the uninitiated. —_ The removals in this vicinity, which are now in contempla‘ion, it “ould seem, may not, at present, be very extensive. Hon. Isaac ight, it is thought, will have the Navy agency, now held by Vincent Browne, Eeq. Wright was formerly the editor and proprietor of the Bay State Democrat, and has worked as hard us any man in New Eng- landtor the party. The office of Surveyor, now cosugled by a whig, (Major Grafton,) may be va- cant in the course of a few months—and Lew Josselyn, Col. Hall, or 3.0. Allen, may get it.— The District Attorneyship will be given to B. F. Hallett, or Bradford Sumner—probably the former. In connection with the Collectorship, the names of the Hon. Robert Rantoul, junr., and Ex- Governor Morton have been named; but 1 is generally conceded that no change will occur there just now, asthe present incumbent is acceptable, and is well sustained. Hon. Wm. Par- menter, late member of Congress, from Middlesex, has been appointed naval officer in place of George Roberts, Eeq , whose comimiesion expired on the 4th of March. Notto dieparage the claims of Mr. Parmenter, who is well known as a worthy demo- crat, it is but yustice to say that the Inte naval offi- cer has given perfect satisfaction in his official ca- pacity, and has made many fast friends during his occupancy of the office. It was hoped that M Polk would have re-nominated him to this po Mr. Roberts has devoted himself tothe work faith- fully, and he leaves the Custom House with the respect and best wishes of all who have come in contact with him. The present Postmaster and United States Marshal will ‘hold over,” of course. The “news from Washington” looked for daily, with much concern by the “ins” and the ‘outs.” As yet, but little has transpired to satisiy either the {former or the latter. A few days, now, will give them more light. Yours, P. Navigation at THE Weert anp THE Sourn.—The Susquehanna is in good rafting order. The Dan. ville Democrat states Jarge quantities of lumber and other produce are passing down the bed of the river The Columbia Spy states that the Pennsylvania North Branch Canal hes suffered considerable damage by the re- cent freshets, and will not be ready for navigation before thi h of April. The West Branch and Juniata Canals ‘@e in good condition. 4 The Cincinnati Gazette, of Wednesda: ‘rier: is stil) rising, and fears are ontertal ehfiow. The water late yesterday afternoon had reac! ‘the curbing at the foot of lway, and was in the doors of some of the byes os at the east end of Cassilly Row, and merchants and others living along the wharf are busy in making preparations te move should they be driven out. The Louisville Journal, of Tuesday, has the following : ta from below report that a great many farms are over- lowed. Upto the present time, (5 o’clock,) the water hore has reached some of the buildings below Wil Row. Boats pass over deme Nos | and in the Ke Piver, atates that the ined of anoth ee ee — THE NEW YORK HERALD. NEW YORK. WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 19, 1845. INATION OF & or THE New Youx Bar.— A case of a moat novel. and curious uature came up yesterday. A wenthy gen Ueman of this city, having been arrested upon a bench warrant issued upon an indictment found by the grand , charging him with havin p21 certain specified evening, John K. Hac! member of the New York bar, and son of the Yankee comedian. The name of the accused Postley, who ia well known to many of our citizens, as belonging to a highly respectable and wealthy family. About two weeks since, Peulett, a colored man, also well known in this city, and a general favorite where he is known, appeared at the police office, and stated to Jus- tice Mateell, that a proposal haa been made to him to assarsinate Mr. Huckctt, by a geatleman with whom he had some misunderstanding, whose name was Postley. On being questioned, he stated that he hal agreed to do it, intending to disclose it to the police, and that the time fixed was Saturday evening, two weeks ago, in front of St. John’s Church, Mr. Hackett was to he induced to come there at a certain hour, by a letter which was to be sent to him, purporting to come from a lady, aud then Paulett was to set upon him and kill him. The proposal was first madeto him in the lamp store of Mr. John Mor- toc in Broadway, on the evening of the great snow form. ‘The magistrate sent for Mr. Hackett, and it appeared that he had received a letter in the hand-writing of a fe- male, requesting him to meet her at St John’s Park, at a certain hour on Saturday evening. It was agreed ofter Consultation, that Mr Hackett should go at the hour specified, and that Paulett should apparently attack him. and thut two officers should be on the watch, and arrest Postley if he should be near the place, ax hehad agreed to, in order to see that Paulett id not play him foul. The mnock attack came off as proposed, and officers Welsh and Bowyer were on tho spet, but did not sce Post- bey. although Paulett told them afterwards where hehad een. The matter was then Jaid before the Grand Jury, who summoned Mr. Morgan to testify before them, and on do- ing so he declared that the letter which had been received by Mr. Hackett was written by Mr. Postley in his store, avd exhibited to him to read. Postley was arrested by of ficer Welsh yesterday and held to bail in the sum of $5,000 to answer the charge of conspiracy. These are all the particulars that the reporter was able to obtain, a8 he could not have un opportunity of examin- ing all the affidavits in the case. Mr. Hackett is at a loss to conceive what motive could actuate Mr. Portley to contemplate such a transaction as he ischarged with. It appears, however, that a misun- derstanding has at some period occurred between them in consequence of Mr. H. paying his addresses to the sister. law of Mc. Postley, and that it is owing to that that the attempt upon his life was to be made. It seems, however, scarcely credible that for so trivial thing of the kind should be contemplated—and here is of course a good deal of doubt whether the story is true. When the case comes to trial we shall have both sides of the story and be better able to judge Atremprep Surcipe.—A Portuguse named Alexander Lecount, was tried in the Special Sessions yesterday morning for maltreating his wife, and the Court finding him guilty, ordered him tebe er, in the peniten- tiary forthree months. Soon efter he had been taken into prison, he cut his throat with a pocket knife in a dungerous manner. The wound dressed, but it will probably prove fatal. Ricnanrp iw tHe Tower.—By reference to the report of the Special Sessions, it will be seen that the Bank Nots List Man, who has been enacting Richard for the news boys for a long time past—each of whom has repeatedly enacted Richmond to his Richard—has been consigned to the Penitentiary as a vagrant—like the tyrant he was so fond of personsting, he literally “died game.” Truat for Rare —The trial of Edwards for rape, was concluded in the Court of Sessions yesterday, and resulted in a verdict of not guilty. Police Office —Annest or Keo.tarn, tHe ScHoor- Masten —It will be recollected that a man named Daniel Keollard made acomplaint against Enoch - Camp, coun- sellor at law, charging him with having ob:ained money from him by false pretraces, which money was and earned by him i: 1] mani althoue! supposed to have atolc 1 that Camp paid the great. er portion of this mon: he supposed right{u! owner, retaining @ less sur the offered reward to com- pensate him for his ex a in eausing Keellard to give up the money. A por! ury believing Keollard’s ind that he was 1 thief as aioe . prevented ing of any verdic This same “individual, Keol- lard, was this afterneon arrested charged with picking the pocket of Edward Murray. of No. 11 Washington street, of six dollars, which he afterwards edmitted to a boy named Patrick Blaney. Coroner’s Office, March 18.—No new cases on hand to-day. Court of Oyer and Terminer. Before Judge Edmonds and Aldermen Winship and Dickerson. Manci 18.--The Court met at 10 o’clock. Officers of the Court.--The court ordered the names of the officers of the Court to be called over, and fined offi cer Dunskee $5 for absence. The officer, however, was on duty, being engaged in conducting prisoners from the Tombs.’ "The court was crowded to excess ; a large num- ber of female witnesses were in attendance. The “hint” given to their Honors of the ‘Corporation by the court on yer jay, has had a very salutary effect, as the court received a ay supply of chairs. After taking atew in- is inthe Circuit Court, the case of Andrew Kiem called on. M. C. Paterson, Esq. addressed the Court, contending that they were bound to put the prisoner on trial. On reference to the tute, there wes a provision which made it imperative on the physician of the county prison to report to the jailor the number of insane persons in the prison, and D>. Warren farnished his report in com- pliance with its requirements, in which he states that “there are no cases of insanity in the city prison, and in the case of Klem, he had no grounds upon which to found his belief as to the prisoner’s alleged insanity. Counr—This yore of the Revised Statutes is a very a old principle of h, certainly, that is admitted. —Thg statute merely applies to con- Mr. Patensow had doubts on that point. On reference. however, to the statute, he found the opposite counsel was correct. Mr Benxpicr rose to reply. ; Covurt—You need not reply, Mr. Benedict, as my mind is distinctly made up on this subject. His Honor had been present on an occasion of a man’s trial at Westchester w County, where the ‘question of insanity was raised; and the Court ruled in favor of deciding upon thet question before going into the facts upon the merits. Jurors, how- ever, were apt in such cases to confound the truc issue, and should cautiously guard against such anerror. After some further conversational remarks, the Court derided in favor of trying the collateral issue on the question of insanity at an early convenient day’ Murder Case —The trial of John M. Jones for the wiliul murder ofa colored man near the gas house in December, ‘was then set down for to-morrow. Covrt—I wish it to be understood that the ease of Mary Bodine will certainly be taken np on ‘Thursday. Trial of JamestEager for Murder—The ‘green eyed mon- xter”—A Hint to SF, tharios to avoid the Seductive Ar- tifices of Faithles: sand their —4 Moral.— "he trial of this man, indicted for the murder of Phillip had ny in Rosevelt street, in Becember last, was then called on. Mr Brapy, of Counsel for prisoner, challenged Gabriel Lips peremptorily, the first Juror called, who wes set aside. Mr. Paterson having questioned ona of the Jurors as to the fact of his entertaining religious scruples on the gubject of fading averdict of guilty where death would ne penalty, The Court remarked that tn all such cases it would be hizhly improper to go on aJury when gentlemen enter- tained such opinions Bensauin Dean having this question, on being put by Mr. Paterson, Mr. Brapy—I raise the question in this case, and con- tend that this epinion does not disqualify the Jurer from serving. Mr. Paterson—I need not ar; Court—No, certainly. Let Mr. Brapy—Then I except. Courr—Very well. James Levarnerry was placed on the stand, and on being questioned in ion to entertaining religious scruples, replied: — OurfSaviour said,'en eye for an eye, anda tooth fora tooth.” I think I would certainly bi ot in averdict of guilty, if it wes proved to me that the pri- soner had actually Teen guilty of taking life which he ould not gi Mr. Pareason—I ask you, do you entertain any reli- gious ad gd in finding @ verdict of guilty ? Jv would alter the law and confine in a dungeon for life in such cases. Mr. Parxnson—Then you object tothe lawfulness of capi punishment ? Junon I would alter the law; but still I would not he sitate to find a verdict (as provided I were convince ed of the prisoner's guilt,t hough death should be the pen- alt; iter some further examination the juror was sworn. fer considerable delay a tales of two was ordered. Order Owen, far , James Ledgebor- oule, ven an affirmative answer to ¢ thia question e Juror be set aside Lm) man; William Ranklin, David B. Hi , Benjamin Treadwell, John ©. Brown liam Ross, Patrick Flood, Di B Keel qT leamen were then sworn, Wm. Adams prisoner, Ja ‘agar, was then put forward and arraigned for the wilful murder ot P. Williams, in Rosevelt street, cn the 4th of December last, by stabbing him with a knife in the side. ‘The prisoner, on being arraigned, stood up, and during the reading of the‘ indictment paid marked attention tothe clerk. He appeared to be a men of the lower class of laborers, with a remarkably stupid expression of coun- tenance, high cheek bone, and Compressed lips , his ge- neral aspect bering indication strong animal pas- sions Mr. Parensow briefly opened the case, detailing the facts which appear in evidence. ‘The dispositions of Dante Kavanacn were put in and read by the District Attorney. They showed that the pri- soner stated after the commission of the offence, that h found his wife in the same room with the deceased, and detected both in an Pr nee, which he consi- terson. liams resided in the same house with me; we slept together in the same bed ; the deceased came to bed about 8 o'clock the night before the murder, and got up the following mornii about Yolock; he was © little tipsy going to bed, and with bis shoes and Pentaloens on. He got out of the following morn ing, after six o'clock, with his trowsers on, and wert out ofthe room. After some time, I heard @ muss, and went down; I then found the prisoner and deceased quar- relling; deceased, Williams, in a little time cried out, “I am murdered. Edgar has stabbed me.” I then turned to gar and said, “You have murdered the map.” Kavan agh then came and said, “I am a citizen of the United States, and am empowered to arrest you for the murder.” The knife was a common sailor’s knife {here shown] ; Kavanogh keptthe prisoner until the watchman came and arrested him. Cross-ezamined by Mr. Brapy.—I often the prisoner in the house where | boerd street, at Mre. Kelly’s; the deceased and her ap have been friends,and knew each other. ome men after come to Eagar’s room, and did not know their names; when I he said, “1 want one more life besides his, and then | will die hap- py;” we all crank a good deal that night; Eagar used to- drink a good deal; ‘w him frequently drunk; the atab- bing took place in the entry outside, near the door. e Court toek a recess. Evenina Szssion. . Nicwotas Miuuer testified —I am a physician, and made the post mortem examination on the body of Wil. liams;on removing his clothing, I found a wound about two inches long below the fourth rib; I also found a wound near the junction of the fourth rib with the Lard (discovered another in the left breast that penetrate: through tha substance of the heart; the next wound di- vided the cartilage. between the fifth and sixth ribs; this passed into the Tight ventricle; the next wound pene- trated the cavity of the belly; these were all the marks of violence that I could discover; I examined the stomach and liver, and from their appearance, [ should imagine deceazed had been drinking immediately before his death; Lam of opinion that his death was caused by the wound that he received in his heart. By his Honor the Juoce —The wound in the heart onl; was mortal; he would not live more thun ten seconds af- ter receiving that wound. By Mr. Brapy.—Was it not very strange that he lived 1 miautes after ? A.—It was. E. 8. Rawson, physician—I am the Coroner ; (a knife was then presented to him) I received this knife during the inquest held upen the deceased; I examined the body at tne inquest, and am of opinion that the wound is his heart was sufficient to cause the death of deceesed. This witnees corroborated the testimony of Dr. Miller. Cross-ecamined.—The direction of the wounds were in- wards, backwards, and slightly upwards, horizontal. By the Juoaw.—There were some marks of blood on the knife when I first saw it; it is possible that the wounds might have been inflicted by a person standing behind y Mr Parerson.—The wounds might have been in- flicted with the knife produced. AxsonjW copixa, city watchman—I was standing at the corner of Rosevelt end Water streets on 3d December last, when aman came up crying watch, and saying a man was murdered,and wishing me to go with him to 21 Rosevelt street; another watchman accompanied meand we went up stoirs anddemanded where the man was that had been stabbed, and was shown into the room where he was lying in a corner; as I went upto him I saw him gasp once or twice, and on removing his linen,| found he was dead; I then took the prisoner, who made no resist- ance; on going down stairs [ osked him what had induc- ed him to commit the murder; when he reached the street hetold me his wife was ia the room with Williams; that he had gone up in theevening to Williama’ apartment, and heard her voice within, but could not ti in admit- tance, upon which he went down stairs, and bought a ndle; af.er again trying to get admittance, he went out he said to get a watchman to assist him; not finding the candle had been i; understood him then to say that he re. mained in the hall; I then said to him that even although his wife had been there, it would have been better to let her have remained, than to murder a man which would probably coat his own life. His reply was, the deed was done, and intimated that if he had the life of another person he would die satisfied; he explained to the captain of the watch what he told me; the knife was delivered to the captain of the watch; when I gut on the stairs there were perhaps eight or ten persons collected. Cross-ecamined—The prisoner wes dressed in the way he is at present; I think he had a hat upon bis heed, but am not altogether sure; I am sure he had a coat on when { first saw prisoner; Kavanagh was one that had hold of the prisoner;I had never seen the prisoner before;] do not e made use ofthe exact language ot the prisoner; he did not discover to me what he did from that time till he went back, when he found the light taken inside. James Hutcuinson—I resided at 101 Rosevelt street in December last; I saw prisoner lying on the floor at the head of the stairs, at Mrs. Kelly’s door; I saw prisoner once inthe store that night; I saw him next morning standing upon the stair head, with Kavanagh and another person. : Cross examined—1 work along shore; I knew the prison- er for the jast five years; I did not see prisoner drinking while he was in the atore; when I was going up at ten o'clock I stumbled over the prisoner; I could not sa’ whether he was drunk or asleep; I have seen him drun! pretty often. Joun Ketty— live at 121 Rosevelt street; I occasional- ly work along shore; Williams ana his child lived inmy house on 3d December last; I went to bed about 8 o’clock; I saw the deceased come into the house to go to bed; I did not awake next fergie, ire the effair had taken place; prisoner and hisjwife both staid with me before; I saw pri- soner next eb o Itold the prisoner that he had killed aman, and he said he was not sorry for it. Cross exemined —Willi ind Eager, and me, were all working together on that day; and we were all apparent- iy on good terms; I left both Willlams and prisoner at the door; we had been dri a good den’ all day; Tam snre I went to bed before either Aiken or deceased went; I think my wife went to bed abont 10 o'clock; Aiken and deceased drank some gin and coffee before they went ; I am sure my wife locked the door; neither of us were ve> ty sober when we went to bed; Ido not know that my wife made a bed for prisoner. Mrs. Keuty, wife of the preceding witnese.—Deceased and Aiken! ina back room; | went to bed after 10 o'clock; I previously locked the door; before going to bed they drank something. but were not very drunk; I was net awake when Williams went out, but my husband was, and asked who it was, when Williams answered, that he was going out; soon after he returned, crying out that prisoner hed killed him; he lived for about fifteen minutes afterwards; prisoner came into the room about nine o'clock, and e to deceased, and after remaining some time, he went ‘ay; I afterward asked why he was setting on the top of the stairs, with his back to my door, and he told me to go for his wife ; I told him that h's wife was not there; I then lecked the door and went to bed; when I saw prisoner ia the moraing, I remarked to him that he had killed the deceased, when he replied that he was not sorry, andif he had another life, he would die content. Cros eamined—My child brought the liquor into the room; my husband was awakened, and remained so until deceased went to bed; prisoner came into the room while the liquor was being drunk, and had some of it; aitor hav- ing some friendly talk he departed; when prisoner came back the last time, he said he had two pistols and two bayonets, with which he sald the was going to kill his wite and Williams. ANN Donneiy, 191 Row _ the wife of ‘elt street—I was there in December last; I ‘heard 4 noise lin ;the morning. and on looking out, I saw the deceased standing within Mrs. Kelly’s door, bleeding very muc! th isoner on that oceasion said that he had been lo ¢, for him and if he had another fied; he also said not to be afraid of his going away, for that he would « Crose-ciieintned—Carinot say who the ‘words “Ihave been long waiting for you, &c.” applied to Baxwer Donnetuy, husband of the last witness—On the morning in question, hearing anoise, I ran so far up stairs as I could see what was parsing. Tho first thing I per esived was Williams keeping the prisoner oft, saw pri. soner shoving the deceased once or twice, but always Keeping his hand at the side of Williama; when parted, Williams staggered into Mrs. Kelly’s room, when prison: er remarked that he had been waiting fer him, and that if he had another life he would die content; | afterwords left him, and went and called the watch. Cross examined—I went up stoirs as soon as I heard a noise; 1 hed a light in my hand; I did not go all the way up; neither saw the ‘eg have knife or sword. Susan Denxrtr—131 Rosevek i streetg1 occupy the front part of the h ; there is merely a passage landing dividing Mrs. Kelley’s door from mine; on the morning of the 4th I heard murder called out; I fet up; before get- ting up I heard him say he had two ind swore it he would not leave that landing until he had two lives, and he would then die content; after getting 1y from hearing a noise, | saw him with o knife in his b 5 and dece: sgering sway; that le pd socing: me, he made a s'ep towarls my door, and I immedintely shut it; upon coming out rain } saw a knife teken ferci- bly from the prisoner. Cross-examined—I hea: gain admittance to Kelley threat: Parnicn Lyxcw, cooper—Boarded with Donely; I any that there “vat a man murdered; T and some others hastened up stairs, and found Williams dying; saw a koife taken from prisons 1 when it was opened some ed that it could not be with that knife that de. ceased was killed , when prisoner answered in the affirmative; I also some blood on the blade of the knife. Wiiiam Warp, 121 Rosevelt street—This witness tes tified to hearing the prisoner making we of the expres- sions that he had killed Williams, and if he took another life he would die content Patnrex Mansrizup—No addi from the evidence of this witne ; Cross-eramined—The prisoner’s wife lived at 310 Water street on the 3rd December last, and prisoner was almost invariably druak. The prosecution here rested; and the jury were order- ed to be kept together, and in order to see that this com mand was obeyed, cight officers were eee The Court then adjourned until half past 10 o'clock this forenoon. Fire at Wet Farms —The saw and flouring mills at West Farmain Westchester county, occupied by J. & F. Copcutt & A.B. Raymond, were burned a few days since with @ large stock of grain and mahogany wiich they contained. Messrs. C lost $15,000, and Mr Raymond $8,000. The beantiful residence of the late Daniel Lydig, near the m: was also burned. This p1 perty, however, was fally’ insured. The other gentle- men were leas fortunate. 1 the prisoner endeavoring to that wos before I heerd any nal testimony adduced First Stgampoat rrom Canapa.—The steamer America, Capt. Towhy, arrived at this port yesterday morning from Toronto, with freight and passengers—the i wie bmg eed fro Oomeae Ieee By ie mi to have known for a: e Teavee this motning at 10 o'clock ot Rochester wAdv.,Fridey. Lo — v4 Price Two Cents. Joliet, Uinols, [Correspondence of the Herald.} Joxret, Illinois, March 4, 1845 Eprror or tHe Hegatp:— Weare all in good spirits, as our cans! is now to goon. Last night our citizens held a meeting of congratulation on our hopes and the commence- ment of prosperity. lilinois is right side up again. The Legislature has passed the revenue bill, ma- king provision for the payment of the interest on the public debt, and proudly and nobly cast off the imputations of repudiation with which we have been stigmatized. This State resentbles a re- formed inebriate; the years 1836, °7, ’8 and ’9 her days of intoxication—'40, ’41, ’42, 3’ and ’4 the depression and disturbed sleep which follow, and from which we have now awoke refreshed and in- vigorated. This is the commencement of her prosperity. With her large territory, her known healthy climate and ferule soil—her great natural facilities for navigation and commerce, together with wise and wholesome legislation, she must be- tore long inevitably be one of the greatest States in the Union. Our canal when completed, by its connecting and continuing our internal navigation, will greatly facilitate our ability to pay the public debt, by increasing the quantity and value of taxa- ble property,#as well as the ability of the people to pay taxes. Great credit is due to the agents of the bond holders, for bringing about a long negotia- tion, which, sith the revenue bill, insures the com- pletion of this canal. The conduct of our gover- nor and agents, Mesers. Ryan and Oakley, is high- ly meritonous. Much censure has been unjustly thrown upon Mr. Ryan; but now, when the whole truth is known, his conduct meets with ,universal approbation and applause. No more at present. Yours, & SyYLvesTEr. Special Sessions. Before the Recorder and two Aldermen. Marcu 18.—Oh, what « fall";was there! wellknown thronghout this community Note List Man, and the stage struck Richard,” wi at the baron a charge of assault and battery upon man and of being a common vagrant. ‘ A few short years ego Jones was in a respectable busi ness in {this city, possessing a good education, <r: character—but becoming stage struck and playing Rich- ard the Third at the Bowery theatre, he threw up his bu- eas, took to drink, formed bad habits and obtained a een partially crazed ped aud mischievous newsboys in the city, and in fact practical jokers whose wit consists in playing upon the turned brain of some unfortunate wretch. Jones appeared with a beard et six week’s growth upon his face, his hair matted and tangled, without any shirt, awisp of a kerchief about his neck, the same old pilot cloth coat enveloped his shrunken caroase, a bundle of Bank Note Lists under his right arm, and the everlasting -tump of a cigar in his mouth. A Warcuman testified thatthe accused was a common vagrant, and he found ‘him last night lying asleep be- tween two barrels, at the corner of a street, and that when he endeavored to rouse him up and teke him ay, fought like a tiger and bit the watchman in the hand. Jonxs (ina tragic voice)—Oh! thou damn’d lego :— (Laughter.) Reeorpen—What have sou to say to this? Jones—Excuse me yourhonor. Will the honorable zentleman be pleased to permit me to say a werd in my own defence; or will ye condemn me unheard? Recorner—Certainly, Jones; go on. Jones—Most jotent, grave aud reverend seigniors, it is not true what he has told ye of. (Aflaugh) Silence ye babbling brawlers. Gentleine: is not true. I had been in company with a gentleman but a few minutes previous to my being found by “yon trembling coward, who for- ook his master.” I have been troubled with a disorgani- zation ofmy bowels and was compelled to pause in my career. Rrconper—Jones, you haveno home. Jonxs —Excuse me sir, 1 have # home, Recorpxrr—Ah! where? Jonzs—I have a home uponthe mountain top, where ho eaglet rests ufter his flight through ihe regione of the air. Recorver--The courtare of opinion thet thet sltitale cannot be peculiarly agrecable to & person so thin!y clad as you appear to be. Jonss—! i lawful and highly credible calling of 4 upon their guerd against the flood of spuc. inundates ow k N ist, Fix, t Bank Note List man, sir—Wiil the court Recorpen—denes, we will send you to the penitentia. ry for three months, as much to protect you a3 an ything. Remove him officer. Jonxs—(Looking up to the ventilator of the court room) Now is the winter ot our discontent. Officer L: Come along, Richard. re you I am not guilty—may I say I am not guilty) ‘ATCHMAN— He haint got no home at ell, and is a com. mon vagrant. : Jowss— (Crouching for a spring)—Oh! thou d—d jago ! Wartcumax—That aint my name at all. (Laughter.) Reconven—Take him away then officer. “ Joxxs—(Throwing himself down and keeping’ his hands in his pocket)—Come on McDuff, and camn’d be _ he that first cries hold, enough. (A struggle and great confusion in the court.) Officer Lyons—Come out o” that now, will you 7 Jones—(Struggling)—I'm fired with—with Tom Lyons nerve. Unhand me, gentleman. By hesvens Le ghost of him that stays me. (A ices eter aod greatconfusion ) Puton thy hat Tom Lyons’, for know false man, that no man of woman born shall ever Mac- beth conquer. (Laughter—continued struggling—the ofticera forcing Jones towards the door.) Ah, treitors! I have thee now—Richard’s himself again. (Another struggle, after which Jones was raised up passive by the ofticera—his eyes were turned up in his head.) Oh—oh ; the vast renown thou—thou hast acc—acquired in con quer—conquering Richard,doth efflict htm more than the mere parting of the body from the soul. Li ‘ii you come on, now ! suming an erect position.) Ah—ah—ah— Pll follow thee. (Exit with a rush ) Belore Judge Ingraham ncn 18.— William Austin vs. William C. Thompson — This was an action of tresspars to recover dameges for an alleged assault and battery. It appeared in evidence at deiendant is master of one of the Havre Packets, sail- ¢ from this pox in January, 1844, de- fendant ordered plaintiff (then a sailor under him) to haul in tbe starboard main brace, and while in the cxecution of which, defend: im on the head and side. It is torecover damages fer the injuries sustained on that occasicn that this suit is bronght. Defendant's counsel contended that this suit ought to have been brought in thi ine Court He also argue! that the capt: f phed aright to inflict personal chastisement o1 or, if be did not perform his duty, which he alleg laintitf was not doing on the occasion referred to, and from their being no ¢ftusion of biood, there was, in fact, no assault and battery . Vertict for plaintiff, $51. Supreme Court. Before Judge Edmonds. Maacu 18 —Thomas Meddam vs. George Price.—The defendant Price, late of Edenton, North Carolina, was ar- rested this day, for fraudulently putting in circulation, dratts drawn by plaintiff, on an eminent banking house in this city, to the amount of $11,000, and in default of bail, he Was committed to prison. ‘The defendant applied to have the bail reduced ; Judge Edmonds discharged the order, and remanded the detendant. Court Calendar—This day. Common Puxas —Nos. 726, 27, 28, 29, 90, 31, 32, 17. Important Decrston 1n MassacuuseTts.—Com- monwealth vs. Luceba Parker.—This case came up on exceptions from the Municipal Court. The defen- dant wes there charged in an indictment at the commen Jaw, contniging three connts, with wilfully, unlewfully, and Rnowipgly procering an abortion npon three women (married women) by means of a certain sharp, metalic instrrment. There wos no overment that the acts of the detendent were omainst the consent of the said women, aad the proof, was in fact, otherwise; nor was it averred that they were quick with child, e counsel for the defendant took these objections at the trial, and moved the Judge to charge the Jury that, in order to sustain the indictment, it was necessary to he averred and proved that the child was quick. But the Judge refused so to harge, and charged that it wes not necessary that such averment thould be mete or proved ‘The Supreme Court however, held otherwise, and laid down the principle that on indictment will not lie, at common law, for pro- curing on abortion, with the Consent of the women ope- rated upon, unless she be at the time quick with cbild — Boston Courier, March 18. Tur Rivers.—The rivers conttaue to recede 5 there is, however, a sufliciency of water in the channel, from this to Cairo, for the lergest class of steam- era. There is five icet wate Missouri. The Upper Dubuque. At Louisville, feet of water in the canal. the channel at Pittsburg, onthe 97th nlt.— vielle, March 8. There vere 10} feet water in St. Lows Re Derarturr Extraorpinary — This day barque Muskingum, will depart for Liverpool, land! It is juste ght days since we announced her arri- iu that time she has taken in ® fall cargo and ongers for Eng! The bui of vearel sé is not very ext 1 done be- fore the last war ; but the fi bh West. ern produce for Lives pool, ct. Cin cinnati, the reader will recollect, va p niry, and what strange ideas will dil (he mind even of an Ameri- can, when he stands on the quay of Liverpocl oul gees an American ship, freighted «:t) pork, lard and cheere,fcom Cincinnati, Ohio! Sixteen hundred miles above the Guill of Mexico must he trace the devious windings of thi mighty stream on whose bosom she hos floated to the ocean! Five times the diameter of Great Britain has rhe floated down a fresh water stream before her Reel tovet ed the salt tides !— Cincinnati Chron., March 10.