The New York Herald Newspaper, May 6, 1845, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. 1845. New York, ‘Tuesday, May 6, ~~ Supplement. We are this morning again obliged to issue a supplement, 1n consequence of the great pressure of interesting and important matter. ‘The Expected Einglish News. No steamer had arrived at Boston on Monday morning when the cars left, which reached this city at half-past five o’clock last evening. We will, in all probability, have the news this morning, and will immediately issue it in an extra Herald. Tenth Anniversary of the Establishment of the New York Herald. This day ten years ago the first number of this journal was issued from the little office in Ann street. It is now the greatest circulating paper in this metropolis or on this Continent. The anniver- sary of its establishment will, we understand, be kept to-day somewhere, and a full account of the ce- lebration will be given in our paper to-morrow or next day. 6 Bees The Religious Anniversaries. “Anniversary Week,” as it is called, opens upon ug this year with a great deal of novel and striking interest. In former years the “May Meetings” were confined almost entirely to the simply religious and benevolent societies--the old orthodox institu- tions for the distribution of Bibles and tracts, and the transmission of sickly young preachers to the banke of the Ganges. But now every new sect in Teligion and philosophy—every new ultraism, has ite “annual convention.” All the varied movements of that strange mechanism—the mind ofa nation ad- vancing in the race of civilization and of moral and intellectual refinement, with a rapidity, energy and originality of progress quite unprecedented—are thus brought directly under our review; and the Ta- bernacle becomes for the time a sort of camera ob- scwra, where the spectator can see reflected, with all their phantasmagoria, wildness, sense, folly, vio- lence and sobriety, the opinions of the age on reli- gion, philosophy, morals, politics, society~-every thing. First, we have the old, regular, strictly, purely, and steady-going religious societies, for the propaga- tion of the gospel in foreign parts. These do not Present any new points of interest. Precisely the same sort of men, with the same straight hair, the ame smooth faces, and the same solemn twang, get up and deliver exactly the same speeches, about the same eternal topics of the glory of the church and the fulfilment of the prophecies, which were de- livered ten years ago, and annually ever since. Im- mense sums of money are every year poured intothe coffers of these societies, and flaming reports of suc- eens are read, presented, and adopted. The truth is, that denominational pride, and pharisaical pride, are thus gratified, a few heathen annually obtain a smat- tering of christian history and Calvinistic theology, whilst vast moral wastes at home are lying utterly neglected, and farand wide a cold and heartless for- mality is spreading in the religious world, choking the growth of a healthy and vivifying practical chris- tianity, which clothes the naked, feeds the hungry, visits the widow and the fatherless, and carries the lamp of truth amid the dark places at home, instead of ~oasting of its missions to the Hottentots, and its mu- nificent provision for the spiritual wants of the “poor dear brothers and sisters” in the Sandwich Islands. ‘The anniversaries of many of these societies appear, however, of late years, to be falling off greatly in in- terest and attendance. Whether the stereotyped speeches have ceased to afford sufficient excitement, or the increase of rival attractions have occasioned this, we do not positively know; but probably both these causes have had no little effect in diminishing the audiences at the old, cold, straight-laced, and strictly religious anniversaries. Then we have the Temperance and Moral Reform Societies. These, like all moral reformers, go to work with a savagely virtuous determination. There 4s positively a degree of ferocity on their onslaught on every thing that smells of vice. They have no bowels of compassion at all for poor human nature. ‘They cannot tolerate the slightest throb of carnality. Men, according to them, must be forced to be virtu- ous. All vice and immorality are to be eradicated by acts of Assembly and of Congress. The whole community, in fact, is at once to be put on Graham diet, and the cooling regimen is to be enforced with the utmost rigor of the law. That the silly, hypocri- tical and visionary projectors of the “ Moral Reform Society,” should thus seek to make men virtuous by legislative enactments does not surprise us, but we confess that we have been surprised and painfully surprised, to find so many of the leaders of the tem- Perance cause endeavoring so violently to obtain the aid of the law in their work of reform. It would have been far better and wiser had these temper- ance reformers adhered strictly to the poliey of the originators of that great and glorious movement. Argument—reason—example—persuasion—these are their appropriate weapons—these are the only means by which they can conduct that work in future with continued prosperity and triumph. Social habits, however injurious to individuals or to the community, are not to be eradicated by force of law. Enlightened public opinion—mild, but persevering effort—the resistless force of good example—these are the great agencies which slowly, surely, and without violence, accom- Plish great social reforms. But in these peaceful movements the empty, ranting, raving, furious, hy- pocritical reformer has no chance of being seen “Tons in the country. Tt to two opposing sections. It threatens to rend, ark doubtless soon willrend, the jst Church. When such large and influential Chri bodies are th distracted, and divided, and rent asunder, the pase | fearful consequences im the State may well be appre- hended. Then we-have the recent extraordinary | movement ef the colored people in this State, in con- junction with tiie revolutionary project of a State Convention. Altogether, we cannot help regarding the abolition meetings thie year with more than usual interest. Z ‘To all these movements—religious, moral, philo- sophical, sogial, and political, we shall give an ample record. We first originated the reporting of these anniversaries ten years ago. We have this year commenced the work with our usual’minuteness and accuracy, and so we shall prosecute it till completed, thus giving our readers the best possible means of studying the present movements of the mind of this country on all the great subjects of human thought and human action. | Tre New York Aproinrmsnts at Last.—The “* Washington Union,” (government organ) of Sa- turday, makes the following announcement :— OFFICIAL. gfepeintments by the President, saa Ri M. Moxie, Deputy Postmaster @ city of New York, of Jahn Lorimer Graham, removed. Exy Moone, Marshal of the southern district of New York, in place of Silas M. Stilwell, removed. Micnast Horssax, Naval Officeyfin the city of New York, in place of Jeremiah Towle, removed. Mr. Van Ness, our present Collector, and General Wetmore, Navy Agent, are both retained for the present. We have no doubt, however, but the same untiring influences whichthave brought about the changes now made, will ultimately succeed in the remaining. Dozensof applicants are disappointed in those made-—Levi D. Slamm, Gansevoort Melville, Moses G. Leonard, and scores of other patriots have been thrown overboard. ’ These movements at Washington have produced Great excitement among the office seekers and loco- focos in this region—and it is generally believed that a vast number of similar changes are taking place throughout the country. Changes will now take gplace in the Post Office—and we trust that Postmaster Morris will take care to retain the effi- cient clerka, while he removes at once the ineffi- cient, put in by his predecessor. We now expect the New York Post Office to be well managed. As to Col. Graham, we can say that he is an amiable, gentlemanly and competent man—but his political position made him the sport of faction, cliques and aniron destiny. He will find more respect andcom- fort in private life than ever he did in public. Un- easy lies the head that holds an office. State Convention.—The revolutionary project of a State Convention, for mending and patching the present constitution of this State, is still pending in the Senate at Albany. According to all rational pro- bability it will pass both Houses, and be referred to the people at the next election. We have already given some intimations of the character of this project— that it has originated in the uneasy, dissatisfied, un- settled, ultra notions of the day on all subjects, and that no one can make any predictions or calculations as to the result on its reference to the people in the present state of society. One of the most curious movements growing out of this Convention project, is the recent Convention of colored people in this city, and the ideas put forth by them in reference to this scheme for revising the Constitution. We have already given a report of some of the proceedings of those colored people, and the developments are really startling so far as re- gards future political results. In the event of a new Constitution being approved of by the people, on the proposed revolutionary principles, it is very evident that the colored people of the State of New York, in all future elections, if they are allowed to vote the same.as the white people, will hold the balance of power in all our State elections, and most likely de- cide not only who shall be Governor of New York, but also who shall be President of the United States. It is probable also, judging from the affinities of the different classes,-that the colored people of this city and State would much more readily unite with the whig party than with the locofocos. In that case, if the new Convention should be au- thorized by the people, and a new State Constitution be adopted according to the present feelings govern- ing different classes of society, the spectacle may be hereafter presented of the State of New York, al- ways carried by the colored people voting with tlie whigs, in favor of the whig party and in favor of a whig Governor, and, probably, whig President. It is thus not at all unreasonable to predict that the whig party will herenfter be always triumphant in thie State, and also throughout the Union, should this project of a Convention succeed. Where then would be the guaranties secured to the South by the Constitution, in relation to their domestic institu- tions? The influence of New York on such circum- stances, on the slavery question, would be tremend- ous—and that influence now appears likely to be created by the ultraism, and visionary theories, and violent agitations of the two democratic factions in this State—the ‘ barn-burners” and the “old hunk- ker.” Such a state of things, growing out of the present condition of the locofocos of New York, does, indeed, appear to threaten the permanence of the Union more seriously than any thing we have yet seen. Mr. Patties’ Concert To-Nicnt.—Mr. Henry Phillips gives his last concert at Niblo’s this eve- ning, previous to his visit to Canada and retum to Europe. Mr. Phillips has had quite a novel and in- orheard. That is quite true—hence the existenee of | Testing tour in ie country, - Not only in mee “Moral Reform Societies”—hence the violent de- does he possess genius of the first order, but in mand for laws to force men to be sober. Amongst the most interesting of these anniversary meetings, are the “Conventions” of believers in everything and believers in nothing—the unstable spirits who are fleeing hither and thither, amid the expanse of thought—the ultras who set their faces against all the established principles of morals, reli- gion and society. There is a degree of freedom and boldness in the declarations and opinions of these adventurous philosophers that are very remarkable in several aspects. Fifteen or twenty years ago, this unbounded freedom of opinion on all matters, would hardly have been tolerated. The Proposal of drawing and in poetry, Mr. Phillips evinces a great degree of talent. In the South and West, he has sketched many scenes and characters in different sections of the country, and has also given a poetic expression to his feelings and impressions, which does credit to his head and heart. He has collec- ted the motives of many of the musical composi- tions of the South, adapting them to words, and is now giving them, adorned with all the graces of musical intonation. In his concert to-night, he will introduce a number of these original songs and mu- sical scenes, which will prove rich and Tacy inno common degree. We have no doubt the room will an “Infidel Convention” would have excited a hur- coe ses ; Ticane of pious alarm and horror. But now the wildest theories of sceptical Philosophy are pro- pounded—the most undisguised declarations are made against the received belief of Christendom, and yet the religious world does not absolutely go into convulsions. Good must come of this. When the ultras in religion and philosophy, of all shades and complexions, and motives, are thus al- lowed full play, they come out and show themselves. Their inconsiderable strength, and their inconceiv- able folly are at once apparent. But besides, and better still, the public mind is kept awake and stimulated to activity. The spirit of free en- quiry diffuses itself far and wide, and all tke boundaries of knowledge are extended—the mazy sophistries of error detected—and the do- minion and power of the truth made more and more ample and enduring. The experience of the last ten years, appears to show us that on the whole sound religion~vgenuine religion—the religion re- ealed to’man from heaven—simple, peaceful and pure—has been -strengthened and benefitted by the extraordinary freedom with which it has been aseailed by the infidelity, the social Philoso- phy, the materialism, and all the uitraisms of the age. There is one featttré which presents itself in the an- hiversaries this year Which we contemplate with a good deal pf anxiety, "That isthe ingreased virulence ess of the abou miovernept. Th on jetion of the Uniow is openly, ie “| undisguisedly and insolently announced as the object of one of the fana- tical RE hs 2A fosinber of circumstances con- spire’ the present moment to give to this movement an unugual degre of interest, mingled with the ful i tent element of mischief has intr duaed itselfextensively intoeke Methodist and Baptint ohurches—two of the largest religious denomina- one dread o¢ Orentvo or tur New Bowsry Turatre.—This establishment, which we have before had ocasion to notice, opened last night under most favorable auspices. A full, though not a crowded house was in attendance to witness some capital acting. We can assure our readers this is no miserable catch- penny concern,'but one deserving the patronage of the play-going public. The house is well ventilated, and we have no doubt will become a fashionable place of resort for the lovers of good acting—at the same time cheap and respectable. We were sorry to notice however that the stage was altogether too dark, and we imagine the arrangements have not as yet been fully completed. We hope the manager will attend to our suggestion and give us ‘“ more light.” The beautiful and talented Mesdames Mossop and Isherwood were favorably received ; the pretty, graceful (Mise Cohen danced amidst bouquets and wild “flowers, ‘thrown from the boxes, while Mr. McCutchen, as on'é of the “ old guard,” and Chap- man as Tom, Tinkle, proved themselves artistes of ability. It was in fact an excellent opening night. ‘We learn that: Mrs: Phillips and Mr. Banister of the old Bowery will appear this week. -c} The Menagerie mentioned in the letter of our Phijadelphia correspondent, will not arrive in this city until Thursday, instead of this morning, as states. “We shall givé the line of march previous to the arrival at their place of exhibition, corner of 8th street and the Bowery. ’ Davip Saromox, Esq —We find by the Mobile Papers that our former fellow-citizen, who has been for somé time past @ leader in the political couneils of Ala- bama, has’ been appointed by the Governor and:Gom- mandern-Chief: of that State, his sid-de-camp, with the sank and title of Colonek In such menseing times as these, which threaten the Southern States, the Governor could not ha: f and ste: ig Ep nchoslpe = His Honor, James Harper, Mayor of the city of- New York, has long been venerated and respected for his decency, piety, industry and genetal ptoprie- ty ofconduct. Much has been said, also, of his management of public affairs during his brief so- journ. in the Mayor's office. No-doubt hie intentions have been good, but we must still say, that he has fallen far short of the expectations which were form- ed of him. In some points, too, a very remarkable Contrast between his professions and his conduct, does appear. For instance, in looking over the co- lumns of his newspaper organ, where we certainly might, reasonably enough, expect some decency | and propriety, correspondent with the reputation of his Honor, we find the following disgraceful para- graphs :— But as he (the Ma: ‘or) had not bought up Bennett of the Herald, or Gre ley of the Tribune, with the cit: Printing, this pair, backed by the keepers of brothels and doggeries, “who had been made to feel the weight of the law under this fearless and independ officer, united, the cry of this band of worthies tivism must be crushed,” and James Harper de! . * * * * * * Selden proclaims that we mutt have a mongrel mix- ture of every nation of the old world to improve our race, in order to catch the foreign vote. Greeley, Ben- nett, and Rynders, marshal the brothel keepers—tho fo- reign Alms House inmat e jnil birds, and low dog- gery keepers, to effect this end. And when they have Succeeded in defeating this officer, these worthies join in one grand jubilee of victory. What a melancholy exhibition do these paragraphs afford of the character of an organ supported by Mayor Harper and many of the leading methodists of this city! Viler and grosser language, more shocking to every pure and rightly constituted mind, never appeared in the columns of any journal in this or any other country. How could it have been expected, that men who were preaching and praying, and talking about temperance and virtue on one hand, whilst on the other, they were abusing and villifying their neighbors in this atrocious manner, could have succeeded? How do such newspaper articles tally with the publication of Bibles by the thousand, and moral works by the tens of thousands! Alas! alas! what a sad commentary on the moral consistency of his Honor, Mayor Harper! Rerorw mm THe Lucis.atu: ‘The Legislature of the State is full of projects for reform—military— moral—temperance—all sort of reforms, A law has been introduced to reduce militia parades to one annually, This is a good project. Another law is under way for the prevention of seduction, by making it a crime punishable by the criminal tri- bunals, and also making the tenants and landlords of houses of ill-fame subject to criminal prosecution: This project is very important, for if carried into effect it would probably make vacant several thou- sand houses which are most shamefully rented out as houses of ill-fame by some of ourmost fashionable, pious, worthy, moral and righteous citizens. Then, again, there is a temperance reform project for the abolition of license-giving and grog shops, unless in some specified cases in medical practice. All these are very important reforms, and will hereafter de- mand our notice. We doubt much, however, whether they will succeed in the present Legis- lature. Rerorm 1y rue Navy Derartuext.—We observe by the newspapers that the advertisements issuing from the Navy Department are very generally pub- lished in papers of the smallest circulation in their respective localities, especially in this part of the country. Now it is well known that by a recent Jaw of Congress, operating on the Post Office Department, the very just principle was introduced, that all ad- vertisements proceeding from the Government should be published in those newspapers that have the largest circulation. ‘Fhis rule is adopted merely as a matter of common sense and justice both to the Department and the public; yet we regret to see that the new Secretary of the Navy, probably over- whelmed by his other reforms, has entirely ne- glected to look after this most important item in the expenditure of his department. In this region his advertisements appear in the most obscure papers that could possibly be selected. This certainly is not exactly reform. Marine Court Jupars.—Govemor Silas Wright has sent to the Senate for confirmation, the names of ex-Alderman Waterman, of this city, for the ap- pointment of Judge of the Marine Court, in place of Judge Sherman, whose term of office has expired ; and Nelson J, Waterbury, in the place of Judge Randall. The first appointment is very good—the second may be also, but the young man will have to go and study law. Laren rrom Cantox.—By the arrival of the ship Helena, Captain Benjamin, from Canton, we have advices to the 27th of January, thirteen days later than those previously received. Our files do not contain the first item_of news of the least interest. The commercial news will be found under the ap- propriate head. News rrom Cuna.—By the arrival of the barque Pario, from Matanzas, we are in possession of files of the Avrora de Matanzas up to the 20th ult., from which we extract some interesting items. On that day there were great rejoicings in Matanzas on ac- count of the opening of the railroad, by which a communication is opened between that city and the following points, viz-_ Guanabana, Cidra, and Saba- nilla. This useful road has just been concluded in a most substantial and finished style; in fact, it may be said to be superior to any work of the kind that has been undertaken on the island. It is supposed that its length will shortly be extended to various other points. Mr. Sutton, the ventriloquist, was expected shortly from the Havana. Gian. SS From Honpuras.—The brig Noble, Deming, mas- ter, arrived at this port yeste: ay from Belize, Hon- duras, whene jailed onthe 17th of April inst. The is not of moment. intelligence a} ny ‘ “| , Mowbray, master, was totally Tho British brig Pri lost on the island of Cozumel, on the 6th ult. She was bound from Belize to London. Capt. Mowbray and his crew arrived at Belize on the 16th ult. in their boats. Tho brig Patsey B. Blount was shortly to sail from Be- lize for York, The w York. The schr. Morning Star, for New , wasin re on the 12th inst. ate of the Noble, Mr. Luckley, on the ath inst. broken, and received other severe injuries, bod pi sionbet in the hold of the From Nasaav, —By the arrival yesterday, of schr. Andrew Gray, Lara Dukehart, from Nassau, N. P., we received files of the Royal Gazette and Observer to the 24th ult. There had been no recent shipwrecks on the Bahama const, Two persons lost their lives at Nassau, on the 13th ult. y, the bi ete J of a boat—a Mr. Fleishman, a dentist, of lew York, aMr. Duvalier, of Nassau. Mr. F. had ‘ed his passage ina vessel which sailed a few days Previous for the United States, but was accidentally left. The French barque Marie & Pauline, J.Lizaritury, mas. ter, from Aux Cayes, with a cargo of logwood, put into en on shore on the Reef of Heneaugua, on the 11th ult. She was got off by throw- moe apart of her cargo, and discharging a portion in ra. Advices have been received at Nassau from St. Do- mingo to the 8th ult., which state that that Island was in as disturbed a state as ever, if not more so, the native black population not being altogether satisfied with the prelate overnment of affairs thero, their desire being, f possible, to expel the colored and whites from the Ik. land altogether.— Charleston Courier, May 1. Assistant Justices’ Fifth, Ei; and Fourteenth Wards. ee Before Justice Ulysus D. French. Mar 6.—Imrontant Law Case.—Thomas Lee ve. Ja Gordon Bennett-—This was an action of Agsumpsit brought b: intift by the defendant for alleged work and labor, and also for materials furnished in exocution thereof. The defence put in was non-assump- sit, and accord and satisfaction. The circumstances are those, It was alleged on the part of the plaintiff, that 1 short time ago he was employed to make a Indy’s sad- dic according to a particular pattern and certain definite ifications. These specifications were pointed out by ir. Roulstone, the riding master of the soheel in Mercer street. This snddle was m nd delivered by plain- tiff, but was found by defendant not to he made accord- ing to ag ment. Jt was subsequently returned to the plaintiff, as maker, to correct ‘he mistakes, which he either intentionally or inadvertantly committed, and to make the necessary alterations. Plaintif delivered the saddle, which was found still to be tive, making “had worse.” Rather, however, than have any more trouble with such workmanship, defendant patd the: sth pulated price originally contracted. for, which was $30, and suit is now brought to recover $ additional for the errors in workmanship, which the plajntiff himself com- mittéd. Defendant not extct): really how ho should pay for the errors of another, restited lemand, however small, (namely, $5) and thinking that if aiprinciple ‘was of established by law, a tradesman first mi rat an sefror—-then another, and shuw athird; ad infinitum, Sad ty able, on ‘some future ooeasion, $9 do up a bill, | with any one who might em amount,— | Plaintif, to majntain. the ji Roulstone, | who was non ¢st inventus, 21 iy urHeC over to Tuesday, 13th May, defendant, J. G. Galbraith. = “* yesterday—Lady Suffolk almost De- Great T1 cSurse feated. Therewwas a goodly muster yesterday, on the Gen= treville track, of the most choice spirits of the turf. Much was expected, and much more was done than was expected. The weather was favorable as re- gards trotting, although somewhat cool. The latter aided sport. Previous to the start 100 to 45 was of- fered on the Lady, which was taken freely. The first trot was for a purse of $250, (two mile heats, in harness,) between the celebrated trotting horses, D. Bryant's m. Lady Suffolk. G, Spicer’s. " +b. g- Americus. Both animals never looked in better fix—‘ ripe and ready, and a’ that”-~and money was backed to some extent against 5:15. After some two or three starts, Americus had the track; which he held to the quarter, which they reached in 334, taking it easy; up the back stretch it was quite a dead level between them, The half was made in 1:15, the Lady lead- ing; but on approaching the three-quarter, she was up, upon which Americus came in front strongly, leading the first mile in 2:344. For the second mile, they went well round the bottom together, Bryan evidently waiting upon him. At the quarter Ameri- cus went up somewhat; but at the the Lady led ale ere it became a beautiful trot, quiteeven, At the draw gate coming in, Americus was up, by which he lost some five or seven lengths, and the Lady came in front about two lengths, in 6 minutes 9 seconds, performing such a piece of sport as was never known in this quarter of the country before. Previous to the commencement of the second hens te ont wea ee to 20 on the Lady; and6 even against 5-12 en time on the next heat. After some three or four attempts at start, they went forth, the Lady leading, and Americus well up, but at the bottom ‘he broke, which gave the ly some five or six lengths in front; around the top, Americus gained somewhat, but not with much etfeet, but on coming down the back streatch, evidently in- creased, and shortly after passing the 4, the Lady broke, and Americus came in front home in 5-16. For the third heat it was 100 to 76 on the Lady ; and after one or two attempts at a start, the word was iven, but no sooner was it done, when Americus Broke: loosing some 6 or 6 le! ‘Notwithstandin; up the back stretch, it was evident that Americus could not maintain his position, and the first mile was made in 2 344; for the second mile of the heat at the quarter, the Lady made somewhat of a bad reak, upon which Americus gained some little on her, but ae the half he lessened his space between them considerably, and worked so well that he looked like catching her; but as he came home, he made a bad break inside one draw-gate, which threw his chanee ont, and the Lady came in a win- ner of the purse in 6 12. After this, there was a match for $100, between 'W. Whelan’s b. g. James K. Polk, and C. Carman’s g.g. John Anderson. After some two or three at- tempts the word was given, immediately after both broke; John Anderson on recovering taking the lead, but well followed by J. K. Polk. ‘The first mile was made in 2 in the second mile at the quarter, Whelan looked like winning, but ahortly af- ter both broke, and Whelan fell behind some five or six lengths, but somewhat recovered on coming round the top. Atthe draw gate, Carman was some six or eight lengths in front in 5584, a winner. In the second heat, the reins were resigned to the able hands of Hiram Woodruff, a very judicious proceeding, who made the heat in very similar style as the previous in 5 57. Tue Grear Marcy BETWEEN PEYTON, AND Fasuroy.—Numbers are already flocking into the city in anticipation of this great piece of sport, and plenty of money is fluctuating or pending on the result. The supporters of Fashion have somewhat rallied; they now take ninety to one hundred on her, but they were like angels’ visits, “few and far between.” They do not like the sight of the “big mare.” Twenty-seven feet at a stride is not to be sneezed at in these times and under such circum- stances: Fashion will be on the island to-morrow, should the weather permit. The Union course, on the day of the great match, will be under the charge of the sheriff of the couiity, assisted by a number of officers of police of this city. It a there is a determination on the part of the Jockey Club to keep the track clear on that day, and it is to be hoped that other matters, equally necessary, will be as well looked to. It will not be the fault of the worthy treasurer of the club if it is not so. Ataraina ano Dasrructive Finr—-Muure anp O5.’s Srram-Saw MIL REDUCED TO ASHES FOR THE THIRD TIME.—Last night at 10 o'clock, a fire broke out in the steam saw-mills of John A. Miller & Co., corner of Light and Washington streets. ‘The alarm was sounded, and numerous e ngines and hose cempanies were in attendance in a very short time. Meanwhile the flames threatened de- traction to not only the mciceniog buildings, but those on the opposite side of the street, and several fronts of h caught fire, but were as speedi- ly extinguished as they ented The Engines for some time played with full force on the building but finding it utterly useless, commenced playing on the Silohiing ena opposite house,some of the inmate of whom had actually removed their furniture to a more distant place of security. Engine No. 1 and hose Company 24, wore the first in attendance, and did most essential ser- vice,as it afterwards proved that they wore the means of the adjoining buildings by their timely interfer- Inthe meantime the flames made awfully rapid and in the course of half an hour from the time the as red, the whole building was one mass of flame. Volumes of sj # were thrown in all direc- tions, and the fire still raged with terrific fury.. At eleven o’clock the frent wall of the edifice fell into the street, which gave the firemen a little more scope to stem the torrent, but still the flames made headway and seemed to say “wo defy the hand of man” and the juice of the “Croton Rock” to eradicate us from our land of liberty, and the fire still raged awfully sublime, and illuminated the whole atmosphere to a grent extent. At this moment, twenty minutas past eleven o'clock, the rear wall facing au adjoining inclosure of Mr. Miller's, fell and the crash was very great,and sounded like a peal of thunder; shortly after we heard the report of a pi which we afterwards learned had been on the premis: whether for protection or not we cannot tell, but it ap- pears, if it had been so, that Mr. Miller, somo few days | sheng withdrew a watchman he was in the habit of saving ence rr at hand, who made themselves os useful as poss suchas meihing 79cm ntlemen” who aften, through mistake (pure mistake), slip their susceptible fingers in- to the inexpressibles of their friends, and oxtract there- from whatever they consider may be cumbersome to them. At 1? o'clock the fire was still raging, but in a short time began to give way to the deluge of Croton poured on it.” The whole of the bul \ding is entirely de- voured, also the machinery, and a very large quantity of mahogany and other descriptions of timber. The Joss cannot fall much short of from $30,000 to $40,000, as nothing was saved, the flames haviug burst forth in- stantancously, and we are given to understand the pre- mises are not in insured. Convention for the Abolition of Capital Panishment. The Convention of the friends of the abolition of capital punishment, met last evening in the large room of the Lyceum, Broadway. The room was completely filled with ladies and gentlemen,amongst whom we rioticed several of our most distinguished citizens. Vice Chancellor MeCoun, occupied the Chair. A number of speakers addressed the meeting. The principal were the Hon, Wenypxu. Pun. and Mr. W. L. Garrisox, of Boston. Mr. Priiutira contended at great length that capital punishment did not answer the great end of preventing the crime of murder—that it lessened the sanctity of hu- rd Veen it brutalized: the mind by familiarizing it wil Mr.Ga: ke with Uae energy and vehemonce., He ase: vocates of capital punishment with the reatest ry and in no very courteous terms. He exhorted tho frisnds of abolition to perseverance—altho’ they might not see it, theit children would witness the abolition of the gallows. The fiat had already gone forth, est y A collection was then taken up to defray the expensos of hiring and lighting the room, and the meeting wae ad- jonrned till this morning at 10 o'clock, at the Broadway Houre. Cirenip Court. Before Judge Kdmonds. ets ay d Bay, this Court A Ad opened on this . e cal jar is hoary, containing over three hundeed civil oa: . ms Richerd W. Thorn ve. Robert P*Bell.—Thin was an nc- tion of asaumpsit on two prominsory notes, to recover $15. The case has already been tried twice or three times. Several similar cases have been hofore the Court. It appeared that some time ago a party named G. W. Tyson, the nephew of defendant, forged his (de. fendant’s) name, and obtained money on various notes similar to the one in uit. The defence set up was fraud, Adjourned over to this forenoon, ‘ eeracn Piens. | fudge Ingraham. , ve Anne Proudfoot.—This ense | was tried before; the jury did not agree. It was an action of assumpsit to recover for services rendered by plaintiff for a series of years to the defendant, in the ea- ‘ity of possekouper, and agent in collecting rents.— hei defence put in was that plaintif’ was taken, clothed and fed, and kept through charity, by the de- fendant, and that she was already paid, The jury will render a sealed verdict this forenoon. —— apreme Court, Bronson and Judges Beardsley and lewett, >, Mar 6.—This Court openediits May term this day.— Thére are no lews than sla the eglendar. ‘The cases onthe Criminal Calendar wot being ready, the court proceeded with the Civil Calendat, i, Polly Bodine.—Tha casp of this womaee-will be argued On ETRY o ager, the Mar 6.—Lucy: Ss Before Chief Justice convict, | ber from also be ark Beatie tania ag Sty selon eae vy * ; Fias.—A fire broke out yostérd noon at 314 West Broadway, but was extinguished in a short time, several fire companies being in attendance. The fire “=7 place,in @ room occupied by a -painter; damage, ing. Suamerce. Neourct or tHe ac Strerts—Danar- novs Resutt—Map Svu.s- iwent.—Yesterday an infuriated bull knocked dow: the Bowery near Chat- ham Square, Mr. Daniel Whitney, builder, of this city, severe! rf cutting his head, and ‘ot ‘ise bruising him about the body. We understand se 1 others wore Anocked down before the beast was could not learn their na: Polico Office—May 5—A $1000 Bit on tHe Me- cnanice’ Bax, Pitapetrnia.—This morning a stout red the exch: office of Mr. Secor, in Dib on the Bank, No. 108, dated Sept. 10th, 43. Mr. 8. looked and then at the gentleman, whom he instantly recognised as James Vandergriff, alias Wilson, who was sentenced in 1835 to the States Prison for a term of either 7 or 10 years for forging Mr. Socor’s name to a check on the Lafayette Bank obtaining a reon. Bocas the time he was in the C; in » and was af. terwards arrestod by the wan Hi 4 Mr. Secor had no great opinion of the gei captured, but we a, ntlemnan’s honesty, ho conductod him to the Police ftice before Justice Drin- ker, who was the presiding magistrate, pecting that the money was the proceeds oi ry—ecither the Poughkee sie pohbery orthe robbery of Mr. French’s carpet bag. At first Vandergriff refused to give any ac- count of tho had made it by trading in horses, and got the bill from the Bank in Philadelphia, about a month ago. The Justice after kes png she. peren. in custody about two hours and a half, discharged him, and gave him the bill, much against the desire of Mr. Stewart, the clerk, who had written to Latte apo to ascertain if his story was truo, and who thought that the porson who was on board the barge at the time of the wee of the Pough- keepsic money ought to be sent for. But the Justice P ly thought as there was no evidence before him thet Vandergrif became possossed of the property im- properly, he was bound to discharge him. Axngar or an Escaren Convict.—Bill Reed, sentenced to the Ponitentiary a short timo sinco, escaped from there nohody kuows how or when, He was last night seen in the street by officer OK brought him to the Tombs, v turned to the care (?) of Mr. Driggs. It ie a little singu- Jar that it is never known that a person has escaped from the island until he is 5 in eight cases out of ten the party is never arrested unless for some subse- quent offenco, Juvurite Boxotans.—Wm, Davis and Thomas Smith, were arrested to-day charged with burglariously enter- ing the store of Louitz Becker, No. 34 John street, a few nights since, by forcing the rear basement window, and stealing several ki peteaidene notes of the value of $1143 43, and a $5 bank note. A portion of the property ‘was traced to their possession, pper om May 5—Artremer To Ravisn 4 Cup, ELEVEN rears ov Ags.—A black fellow, named Peter Jackson, living at No. 25 Minetta street,’ was to-day ar- rested ypon a chare of committing a rape upon his step daughter, eleven years of age, named Harriet Colton, From the affidavit of the girl, it appears that on the 3d of May, her step-father called her into the room, and direc- ted her to lie upon the bed ; but she refused to do it, and ran up _atairs into th rtment of one Phebe Bloom- field. The man pursued her witha stick, and drove her down stairs again, when he commanded her to lie down upon the floor, and for fear of being beaten, she com- plied, and the black scoundrel then ravished ‘her, spite of her streams and stipe: Several witnesses, attrac- ted by the cries of the little girl, arrived in time ta de- tect Jackson in 2 position, which left no daubt that he had accomplished his infamous Purpose. He was fully committed for trial by Justice Taylor. Granv Lanceny.—A girl, named Catharine Wessis, was arrested and committed for stealing from Loo Merzbacker, of 261 Rivingston street, $28. in money, the property of Barbara Landler and her husband, who had left it in charge of Mr. M. for safe keeping. A portion of the property was recayered. ¥ §.—Founpn Drowsxy.—The Cc onset ch i it at th dh ny soa eld an inquest at the ouso, ape the At of ‘te girl, ia fe) Jane Rea, 6 years age, ative of Liverpool, Et land. She was found drowned in the North River yesterday afternoon, at the foot of Albany street. It appeared from the testimony of her father, who lives at Jersey. Gity, that the last that io} ried but subsequently stated that he wasascen of her, was # a wharf in Jersey City about 4 o’clock on Saturday afternoon, picking up chips. It is supposed that she must have the dock. Ver- len dist, death from accidental drowning. Disease or tne Lunos.—Tho Coroner also held an in- quest at 175 Ludlow street, upon the body of Eliza Dary, anative of Peckskill, and 40 years , who died about 8 o’clock last night, from ‘disease of the lungs, af. ter an illness of about two months, during which time the refused to have a physician. Verdict acourding to facts. Council. Baarp oy Aupeamen.—Last Evening—Ald. Schieffe- lin in the Chai The Minutes.—The minutes of the last evening having been read, Ald. Hassnovcx moved to have them amende: by inserting the name of the Alderman who offered a re- solution directing the Syperintendent of the Alms House to sell all property at the Alms House not required by the institution, including furniture, crockery, and silver ware. The Parsipent stated that no name was attached to the resolution, and he did not know who offe it, Ald. H. said he desired the namg to be inserted, that the mover of such an important document might be im- mortalized. Ald. Draxy said that ho was in the chair at the time and did not know who moved it ; but if tho gentleman from the 14th was anxious to have a namo inserted, he could put im his, So amended, and the minutes approved. Resignations.—Tho resignation of ‘Wm. J. Roome 44,” ‘as one of the Commissioners of the Alms House, was re- ceived and accepted. The resignation of Ira W. Welden, one of the Ballast Masters, was also received and accept: ed. He had just discovered that there was no advantage in having the office filled. Numerous petitions were presenied and referred. Couldn't be Done.—A communication was received from the late Counsel of the Board, in relation to the de- Gisian of the referees in the case of Horace Butler vs. the Cogporation, in favor of paying him $18,720 41. Ald. Bunrixa moved to refer the documents to the Committee on Finance, with power. Lost by a tie vote. Aldermen Mott, Dickinson, Schief- felin, (Natives,) and the three minority members, voting in the negative. eliderman Charlick's Resolution.—The resolution of Alderman Charlick, directing the Commissionor of the Alms House not to dispose of any property belonging to the Alms House, without first giving notice to the Com- mon Council, which was adopted by the Board of Assist- ants, came ap for adoption. Alderman Bontina moved to non-concur. Alderman Hassnovcx hoped that the resolution would be concurred in. He hoped this Board would nat, from & potty spite, because they were about being turned out of office, persist in selling all the furniture,&c. Resolution non-concurred in. All the other papers from the other Board were con- tye in, and among them the resignation of William J. come. Alderman Jackson hoped this resignation would not he accepted in concurrence. If the Board of Assistants were to do all the business, he thought it would be ad- visable for this Board uot to meet more 'thanonce a month or quarterly. He was in the Board of Assistants ‘a short time previous, and the resignation of Mr. Roome, accepted in the early part of this evening was taken up and immediately non-concurred in, the letter from Mr. Roome to the Board of Assistants was taken up and the resignation accepted. The Board after some discus- sion knuckled down to the Assistanta gud concurred with them, Small Pox Hespttal.—The Committeo on Charity and Alms Feported in favor of builling a small pox hospital on Blackwell's Island, of wood, one story high, about fifty-four feet long, at an expense not to exceed $800, the building to be’ completed within ten days. Resolu- tion in accordance with the spirit of the report—Adopted. The Streeta—A ote was received from Charles abit Ross and other inhabitants of Leonard street, praying the Board to remove the filth in that atreet, er the inefficient Street Inspector, James R. Gedney —Referred. Paying Up.—A report, with resolution, in favor of pay- ing james t Broass, Inspector of Pavements, the sum of $190, was received and adopted. Hose Company Incorporated.—The Committee on Fire Department presented a re; in favor of establishing a Hose Company in Twelfth street, near 3d Avenue— ‘Adopted. orate Chee fan the coemtee on eve report in favor of tI corder, for othee rent for the laxt four Fea Adapted. \ Large fe Committee on Fire Department reported in favor of disposing of the principal portion of the small engines in the let and 2d Distriets, aud building rger ones, and directing the Chief Engineer to advertise for proposals— Adopted. The Deaf und Dumb Inatitution.—The Committee on Finance presented a report in favor of granting the Deaf id Dumb Institution the lease of lots adjacent to the in- stitution for 21 years, at an annual rent of $1 per annum. Alderman H. moved to ha 6 subject Inid on the table and printed. This motion caused some little excitement. Alderman Hasmnovce said he did not make the motion with a dosire to prevent the adoption of the report, but merely for the purpose of gotting information upon the subject. He contended that although the institution was very charitable, and an excellent onc, yet as they were afforded cvery protection and aid from the State, who had munificently endowed and supported it, beside receiving funds for the scholars that they educntod, he thought that there was perhaps loss necessity for extend ing them such aid than other institutions; and he was opposed to giving them agrant for so long a time, at so nominal a reat, uniess the subject was more thoroughly | investigated. This approprintion of proparty which war | daily become moring and more valuable, was in acoord= ance with the spirit that the majority has evinced | throughout their reign, showing the utter recklessness joard. of this Dnaxr.—Mr, President, is that in order? (The Presi- | dont, who was either dozing over the minutes of tho Board, or else so busily engaged in reading, that he did | not hear the geutleman, took no notice.) Daaxe.—(Slapping his hands, upon which tho Presi. | dont started up) aM. President, is the gontleman in or, der. (Laughter) Prestoenr.—-Vou, sir, After considerable debete on both sidos, the motion of the Alderman of the 14th was lost, and the report and re | solution adopted. 5 | The Rule, and no mistake.—Aldorman Minune | moved to amend the 18th rule, by preventing any mows not more Alderman Diexinsox moved to amend to five minutes. (Not seconde: ) Alderman Draxs moved the previous question, which was carried, and the gag rule was then applied lerman Mitre, as au excuse for the resolution, sald that it was tho ovidont intontion of the gentleman of reat: to \ Gage the time of the Beach hy, Ne hoy 9 nothing—party, party, party. Ie believed that the Al- German had bit One dea fn-kie bral, ‘The of this resolution caused a great deat of AN feoling, a4 2 matter of course. Alderman Miller Waid the Alderman of the I4th had shown the cloven foot, “Ab itm of dupleeios jreallot ibe gentle “meg : : wre to ondor, Rnd the Aldstmen atthe sth called, Him to ae As. Aldgrman H, accused tho Progident and the Aldor., | tif, speaking more than ten minutes at a time, and | A in twice upon the same subject, | the deck, reat deal of excitement pre . ‘“. thet eine joucn offered @ resolution to the ef- gislation of the Native Amerigan Re- 9 Party, s0.celled, be hereafter done im caucus. Steamboat end Dumping Boats—Aldermen Mitton Nixa, offered a resolutio: ropriating 7, 500 for the purchase of the steam| P 5 cordance with the resolutions recently ling round Stuyvesant Square.—Alderman Draxe resolution referring to tho Committee on Fi- ith power, the subject of fencing Stuyvesant me Pai ag t 11 o'clock, the Board adjourned to ton Wed- nosday at 10 o%lock A mee i Reape oe Ls ea or ing, W. Everpeu., Esq. chair, Tho minutes of the'last meeting Were toad -and approved. Petitions— Streets.—Of citizens of Leonard street, asking the removal of J. R. Gedney, Street Inspector, for neglect of duty, in allowing the streets in that locality to remain in filth and mud for the last nine months, which haa crested much disease and ill health amongst the in- ints. Reporte—In favor of paying Dr. Mercein’s bill for sor: vices at Police Station, $60, Mr. Divven moved to lay on the table. Lost. Mr. Divver moved to amend by inserting the word “ten” inatead of “ a Mr. Warp hoped th motion would not prevail, as the Doctor attended for seven weeks. Mr, Cuan.icx moved to recommit tho sepers with in- structions. The police man, Mr, Hicks, who ha inane, ought be called on to state how he received the juries, the time of the Doctor's services, in order to give them some tangible ground to work upon. They ought to know the state of fucts in com @ with the rule of the Board, which also required the committee to state their roason for reporting. The committee, in their report, merely state, that “they consider the bill ought be paid,” but it set forth no fact. ‘The adoption of the re- Port would, therefore, be contrary to rule of the Board.{ aah question on recommitting was taken and carried. yeu 8. Noes 6, port in favor of paying P. H. Dominick for services in keeping the public elocks in repair. Not signed — Laid on the table. In favor of extending pier to J.N. Briggs, for three ears. * Mr. Cuaruick moved to recommit. The manner in which the city Property was voted away, was a matter that should ba looked to. Motion lost. Mr. Cuaatice next moved to amend by striking out the word “three” and inserting “one,” so as to mako it read one year instead of three. Withdrawn. ‘The question on concurrence was taken and lost. Report in favor of paying John Alicotes, as Superin- tendent of Carts, for extra services, $150; also, in favor of paying P. H. Dominick, Regulator of Public Clocks. Non-concurred in—ayes 6, noes 8. Alms-House Commissioner, nation of W. J. Roome, Commissioner of the Alms-Houso, Mr. Cuanuice moved that this paper be not taken up, as it passed the Board on this evening. Ayes 8, noes 5. ‘he Parsipext hereupon took up tho special commu- nication from Mr. Roome, tendering his resignation. Ac- cepted. peying Mr. Ellicott $10,000 for loss. tin favor of ba al ani agi ee aes ene.—During the roport,Mr. - ford rove and retired outside the bar.” °PoTeM: Spot hae Simmel gentleman of the 12th will take his seat. Mr. Srorrorp looked back a fow seconds at the chair, Sate tae ae (Arms, bring beck 'RESIDENT.—Mr, eaut-al » brit th gentleman of the 19th, = aul Z ‘The Sergeaut-at-Arms went in search of Mr. Spofford, amid much laughter, aud shortly returned and reported Mr. Spofford ‘non eat inventus.” Mr, Cuamicx con: gentlomen had a perfect right to retire in disgust when they witnessed auch disgraceful system of party legialion, and so reckles: aquandaring of the funds from the city treasury. wees paves to la: Ave veneet on oobi, un next meeting, as it fled. The motion revalle \ t y moons bay a — rt in favor of pa; Dr. J. Styles Heatng ris for sctvicea in City Favon® $91 50, ie ferre Fed penenees Horn movin book Ales: RESIDENT —" rgeant-at-Arms wil back the penteman of the 10th. ‘The Sergeant-at-Arms went in jot pursuit, but returned and reported the Assistant Al- Aue eet of the Tenth had absquatulated, amid much aughter. ir. CHamtice here rosg and retired. The Sergoant-at- Acne wanelbo denewa to follow Mr. Charlick and re’ jurned. Srporanr’st-Anms—I havesoon Mr. Charlick and he says ho will return—(Loud laughter.) Document No, 22—being a report in favor of construct- inge Sewer in Chapel street. ir. Cnanuicx opposed the adoption of this report on the ind of the xpedioncy of constructing such a Mr. Sacrvet was of opinion tho report ought to be adopt a Colonel Ewing wanted a job shelve oat Mr. Cuaazicx—I must protest against the of the Fifth indul ing in ay reonalities; S oaihere to answer for Colonel Ewen, and he is now absent. Paxsipent—The gentieman of the Fifth will confine hie remarks to the quostion before us. Mr. Tvexrn examined the old Sewer, and the wrotch- ed condition in which it was placed, required the con- ie Cn Tm mente’ thers the adoption of the Ir. Cuamticx further opposed the adoption o! re. rt. It would entail an sapere of from $15 to . le moved to lay on the table. The The Board ajo o’clock. Bor itlema report was Teject urned to meet this evoning at seven General Sessiqns, Before the Recorder, and Aldermen Winship and Mott. Matusw C, Patensow, District Attorney. Mar 0.—Officers of the Court.—The fol named officers have Seon Metelted by the Sheriff to attend tho court for this term. Jacob Hays, High Constable. Henry Getcholl, Wm. H. Knapp, Robert 8. Martin, James Riggs, Joseph Car. lisle, Isaac Stickler, Nathaniel Hepburn, Samuel Young, George Feitner and Levi D. Pierce. The Calendar.—Number of cases, 28.—Robbery 2; Forgery, 2; Burglary, 6; Perjury, 3; Grand Larceny, 8; Pe Larceny (second offence) i; Conspiracy, 2; Illegal young: 1: Old cases, 16. The Grand Jury.—The following gentlemen wero sworn as the Grand Jurors: Ellis ir, Foreman; Geo. W. Abby, Stephen Buckholter, Peter Bogart, Theodore Banks, John Campbell, James Cushing, John Duncan, G. M, A. Ellery; Heury Ellsworth, James Ficket, John J. Gale, Jabez ner, Archibald Hall, Richard Nelson, Daniel Parriah, Cornelius B. Timpaom, and George T. Trumble.—18, The Recorder chi the jury in relation to their eneral duties, and called their attention to seyeral sub- jects, which he desired them to invest: }, if their time ‘and inclinations would permit, that their views and sug: Kestions fy ot be presented to the party about to come to power, by whom they would, no doubt, be received with respect, and be entitled to its just weight. Much complaint had existed in relation to the administration of criminal justice, commencing with the arrest, and ending with the consummation, by either the acquittal or con viction of the accused par!y—of the frequent escapes from the prisone and penitentiary, evineing a laxity which requires some action. He disabused the grand jury of the general belief veo gna jurors had ne Fight to act in matters except actual violation of law, and in. formed them that they were q sort of board of investiga- tion, and could act in i eis pertaining to the wel fare of the commit ity. “suggested em the pro priety of their vidi the pre this city, and the Penitentiary upon Bluokwell’s Island, ta ascortain how our citizens rights are guarded and protected, other modes should be ad |, which would prove valuable to party about comi: into power relation to females, uniil within the pas! Year it had been nece: for the court to sentence fe- males, who had erred, pe! ge the first time, for 0 trifling theft, either to the City Prison or to Blackwoll’s Island, where they were thrown among the most infa- mous and deg ‘old offenders, and of necessity bo- came contaminated by commi: with them. Durin tho past year, however, at the suggestion, he belie: ofa grand jury of this court, a female department been built, with express regard for the class of females offending for the first time, or not too deeply ateeped in crime, where, under charge ofa good matron, their mo condition had been much improved and reform made. It had been said that this departinént ‘bf con siderable expense to the city, and thaf the ery baht proposed to abolish it; and he therefore hoped that’ the grand duty povla tha department make such representations as they deemed pre re, ‘he Grand Jury then retired, charge of two officers, to their room. Non-Attendant Jurors.—The usual fine of $26 was or- dered to be imposod upon each of ton non-attendant ju- Tora, No further business was done, except swearing off’ s0- veral causes, and at 10 o'clock the Court adjourned till to-morrow at 11 o'clock. Superior Court. Before a full Bench. Mar 5.—Drerstoxs.— Geo. D. Post ve. Ch Edward, Motion for ditcovery—orler ngd. harlen Egerariy Baldwin Gardiner ve. George —~Motion for costs permitted for retaxation. ann at bags id Heaton ve. er C. Carter et Me fc new trial denied. Verdict to be modifi m ota Rod ae t ; : Julian R. ". Cairnes et uzor, ve. lan R. Chaban.—Jud it for defendant on demurrer, with liberty to plaintit here: ply, on payment of costs, within ton days, Hanneh Meiave * Green.—-Judginent for plain- 1. Daniel Law.—Motion for new admr.on. Henry Leur—-Mation Charles Ruvectt, af W, 8, Wetmore.—Judgmont for defendant. ape Court of Oyer and Terminor. May 5.—This court met pro forma, and adjournol over to this forenoon, Court Calendar—This Day. Cincvit Count. —Nos. 3, 8}, 6, 7,9, 1, 13, 14, omMON Pixas,—Nos, 54 55, 13, 32,'66, 4, 17, 88, 00, tte United States Cirenit Court, Before Judge Betta, May 8—Triat ron atremer To RevoLT, aN aso von seautr ano Stanmine,—Edward Potter and William H. Halleck, two seamen, were placed at the bar, charged with having endeavored to create n mutiny on board the schooner ‘'Portin,” whilst lying at Baracao, in the Island of Cuba, on the evening of the 6th of April last. On the the part of the proscention, dt was shown that on the evening in question both the prisoners were sont on hore by oriler of the Captain, and wore brought: aboard agaln by the cook at aboueé o'olook in the evening—tho Aptain romalulng on shore, Hallock, the prisoner @ on deck first, leaving Potter, the prisoner, in the li hout shifting a quantity of otenge On reachin, @ words occurred between Hallock an; “a wala, sa the latter ordered i not obey,and assaulte: Lhe jury rendered a verdict of guilty againat Malet gn the fourth count in the indictment, viz: confining the Master, and a yordict of not guilty in Qvor of Potter, .