The New York Herald Newspaper, May 13, 1845, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD.| The Anniversaries of 1945, An Extra Edition of the Wrexty Heravp is now pub- lished and for sate, entitled the HOLY ANNUAL HERALD. * Containing in one Reports of all the Religious, Moral, Philosophical, Social and Abolition Anniversa ries, recently held in New York. Price 6} cents a copy, ‘This sheet presents an ariginal view of society in the metropolis, —=—— THE GREAT RAOCB EXTRAORDINARY EXPRESS From the Union Course to the Herald Office. Four Kditions of | the Herald in One Day. AN BXTRA AT THE END OF EVERY HEAT. ‘This being the day on which the great contest be- tween the North and South takes place on the Union Course, we shall issue, in addition to our regular edition, FOUR BEXTRA EDITIONS, the Courier en , and which we regard as cowardly, hypocritical, ridiculous, and absurd inthe extreme. We allude’ to that particular argument, or rather declamation, which many are in the habit of putting forward—that “ slavery is a curse,” but yet that we are prohibited by the Constitution from inter- fering with this“ curse.” This form of the argument s the very essence of hypocricy and cowardice as we have just remarked. Here it is in the Courier’s own words:— With the sxneption of a band of Southern fanatics, quite as small and quite as contemptible as that of the Northern abolitionists, the people of this country, in all sections, regard slavery s an eVil,—as a bitter and most disasterous curse, inflicted upon ns while we were colo- nies, the y. The suffering it causes its cts, the Dhight it has brow; 0 t upon the region by which it is pervaded, and above all, the caneer. te the peace and prosperity of the whole country, which hangs like ablack and portentious cloud around it, are deeply felt and deeply deplored, by the great body of our peonis. These sentiments we have always expressed, as we have always cherished. We should hail with infinite satisfaction, any steps that might be taken, consistently with the Constitution and the peace of the Union, to secure its abolition. But we cannot countenance for a moment, the vile and traitorous schemes by which mad- men at the North have sough to accomplish its destruc- tion. They violate the solemn compact of the Constitu- tion, trespass upon the rights of the Southern States, and could only ond in blood and desolation should they be carried to their consummation. Our views are altogether different. We do not at all admit that slavery as it exists in the South, is “a curse.” We do not admit that i Is an “evil.” We do not admit that any use- at four several periods of the day, in order to we Mat human rights are withheld from the colored commodate the public with the several results as they are ascertained. The Firsr Exrra Heratp will be issued at eight o’clock in the morning, and will contain all the intelligence up to that hour on the respective horses—Fashion, the representative of the North— and Peytona, the representative of the South. The Seconp Exrra Hera will contain the re- sult of the first heat between the horses, the intelli- gence of which will, if no untoward accident inter- fere with our arrangements, be brough® to this office jn a few minutes after the heat ig terminated~pro- bably at one quarter to two o’clock, or thereabouts. «4 The Trp Exrra Heravp will contain, in the like manner, the result of the second heat, and will races in the South. ‘The position which these Taces occupy is their natural position. It isa position in which their comfort and happiness are secured ; it is one which gives them a lien upon the soil itself, and etlectually preserves them from the sufferings and evils to which the colored races are subject in the Northern States or in Africa, andto which the lower classes of the white race are subjected in Euro- pean countries. More folly, more absurdity, and more unphilosophical declamation have been perpe- trated by Northern and European writers on this subject, in consequence of their want of candor and courage, and their unwillingness to meet this ques- tion on its original merits, than by any other cause of action whatever. Itis utterly impossible ever to make the colored races either of the old world or of this continent equal to the white race. The An- glo-Saxon race has a different and superior origin.to that of the colored races, and never can be involved probably be ready about halé past t. 3 o'clock, oF thereabouts, The Fourra Exrfa Heravp will contain in like manner, the result of the third head, and the name of the victor. It will be ready about three o’clock, or thereabouts. N. B. KE the mme dorse should win the first two] heats, no fourth edition will be published. This is the grentest piece of enterprise ever at- tempted in the way of expresses, and if no derange- ment takes place in our preparations, we shall be able to perform all we promise. Let the newsboys attend. Norice.—The Herald to-morrow will contain a tull report, in three or four columns, of the race, in- cluding the incidents from. morning to night, on Long Island and in town, prepared by eight compe- tent reporters and writers. No other paper will have such a graphic account. The Abolition Ques tion—Its Position and Prospects. The abolition question is begini.ing to be invested with fresh importance, not from any intrinsic merit which it possesses, but from the relations it main* tains to foreign affaire—to the teeling existing be- tween the North and South—to religious prejudices, and to political movements of all descriptions. Du- ring the last week,two Conventions were held in this city, each styling itself “abolition,” and inscribing ‘ on its banner the purpose of freeing the slaves of the South, and developing abolition opinions of all shades and complexions to the people of this coun- try and to foreign lands. One of these conventions was avowedly composed of political abolitionists, who professed to act from party motives, and sought to achieve their purposes in accordance with the principles of the Constitution bearing upon the ex isting relations of the North and South. The other Convention was violent and ultra in its professions and purposes—expressed unmitigated dislike and ha- tred of the Constitution, and declared its purpose to be the elevation of the flag of rebellion amongst the colored population in bondage, wherever that rebel- lious movement could be effeeted in any part of the country. ‘These conventions and their avowals,have attracted a good deal of observation amongst all intelligent minds, and drawn forth from contemporary journals, a number of curious and interesting remarks on the present aspect of the abolition movement and aboli- tion party. The excitement and interest in this matter, have also acquired additional importance and a wider scope of action, from certain other movements, both religious and political, taking place before us. We allude to the division which is generating on this question amongst several of the principal Ghristian churches in the land—the Metho- dists and the Baptists. A dissolution of these churches, divided by the-free and shave States, seems to be inevitable all over the country. In addition to in the same destiny with them. Never under any organization of society, or in any age of the world, can the two races exist on terms of civil or political equality. We thus see in the condition and charac- ter and position of the colored races in the free States, the operation of that irreversible decree of nature which has made them what they are. In the free States the blacks are in a far inferior condition to that in which they exist in the South. They do not, when thrown on their own res poss e8, the faculties « wers whic dary to s cure to ther high condition of soc happiness and prospe In the South they occupy a position adapted to ‘icir capacities and organization. Thus they are happy and comfortable, sion of an adequate measure of c and religious righte, and are in the enjoy an itely e in full posses- | Rarity Lurnovesent 1x Locomorive MACHINERY 1 rue Untrep Srares—Unerecepenten Pervoru- ANcE oF 4 Locomovive—Grmat ForsiGN CELEBRITY. —The great and tapid advance that is daily taking place itithe building and speed of locomotives in the United States, is a subject which is attracting the attention of the scientific minds of the day; and from the daily accounts we hear of American engines abroad, it certainly presents a most favorable pie- ture of the genius and knowledge on this subject, that is developed in this land. It is now little more than fifteen yearssince the first application of steam Power, to the purpose of railroads, was tried; and, since that time, the immense chain of road that has been constructed in this country and in Europe, must fully amount to ten thousand miles; and to supply this long track, there are over one thousand locomotive engines employed, which, for powers of draught, and capabilities of speed, are unrivalled in the world. Among other facts th at have been related to us on this subject, we may st ate the following :— The locomotive steam engine, Atlantic, con- structed by Norria, Brothers, of Philadelphia, drew a train of 158 iron coal cars over the Philadel phia andReading Railroad, on Saturday, the 3d instant, weighing in all, cars and coals, 1268 tons. Thie would have been deemed impossible only a year or two since; and it is stated that the same engine could, with perfect ease to itself, have drawn at least twenty more cars. The engine, with a train of 158 cars, 2020 feet in length, was started with perfect ease, without any strain, several times, on a level, turning curves of 700 feet radius with the most perfect facility, and making the run, from Schuylkill Haven to the Falls, 84 miles, in eight hours, three minutes. The engine, with wood and water, weighs 15 8-10 tons only ; making it, beyond all doubt, the greatest performance ever made. The engine is peculiar in its construction, and differs en- tirely from any other make. The six combined drivers, of forty-six inch diameter, are ar- ranged in a flexible vibrating truck, detached from the main frame, which, while it insures a per- fect equalization of the whole weight, when pulling, adapts itself in an astonishing manuer to any ine- quality in the track, reducing friction in a great do- gree, which has not heretofore been accomplished by any other plan. The engine, in its design and construction, re- flects great credit on the skill and well earned repu- tation of its builders, and is a further evidence of the great capacities of the Reading Railroad, which is ere long destined to become a most lucrative work, managed as it now is, and with such valuable engines to do the work. It is well worth a visit to Philadelphia to pass over this fine road, passing through a beautiful country, te witness the extent and peculiar advantages of this great work. {tis not only at home that American engines are unrivalled; but in the older countries, where, from the great attention that has been paid to this subject, we might be led to expect amore perfect ar- rangement of it. In these countries, American ge- nius and enterprise has prevailed, and is rapidly larger amount of social hap; or classes of the white population tries. Yet in the face of all this, we see the Cowrier and others adopting such a cowardly and contemptible course of argument as that which takes for granted that the slavery of the South is “‘acurse.” It is, on the contrary, a benefit. It is the natural and best condition of the colored race. The destiny of the Caucasian or Anglo-Saxon race is to occupy the whole earth. The African and Indian will gradual- ly go out of existence in the process of ages. And here we may advert to the gross mistake and delu- sion of English stateamen and newspaper writers that in case of a war with this country, the colored races in the South would, as a matter of course, raise the standard of rebellion. Experience has demonstrated the folly of such an idea. During the last war, and in the celebrated campaign of New Or- leans, in which General Jackson figured, two of the bravest battalions in his gallant army were composed of colored men, and more patriotism, more heroic love of country, than were evinced by these colored soldiers did not exist amongst the Anglo-Americans themselves. in that, we see that in some of the slave States, a move- ment looking to the abolition of slavery, has already begun in the shape of an agitation, by the establish- ment of journals for that purpose. In this matter, we alhude to the proposition of Cassius M. Clay— who rendered himself very notorious by his aboli- tion fanfaronade during the last election—to esta- blish an abolition newspaper in Kentucky, a slave State ; and also to the affiliations which have taken place between these movements in the South, and the abolitionists of the North, for the purpose of forwarding the common purpose of all. All these movements, incidents, events, prepara. tions and professions, appear to invest with fresh im- portance, the whole question of the abolition of Southern slavery, and to call for an expression of the opinions and feelings of all sane men in the free and slave States, so that we may know what influence a concentration of these elementary movements is likely to exercise on society, on the Union, and on the fate of the country. A new, interest is, there- fore, thus excited on these subjects amongst our journalists, and we perceive in this city, that that portion of the press which professes to be the most respectable, and to control the opinions of society, has divided and taken differ- ent sides on certain preliminary elements of the question. The Tribwne and the Journal of Com- merce, with all such papers of that vague, hypocriti- eal, religious or philosophical character, take the side of the slave against the southern institutions, and advocate—aflecting, however, to do so within limits of the Const itution,—all measures and agite” tions that may have the result, prospectively, of de- stroying the institution of slavery in the south. On the other hand, the Courier and Enquirer, which has also some weight with a eertain portion of the public, takes ground strongly, ably and warmly, against all these movements, whether by convention or newspaper, and argues with a great deal of force against the impolicy, injustice, folly and absurdity of the interference of northern abolitionists with the institutions of the South, in any form or any shape whatever. We agree with the Courter in almost all its views on this subject. The institution of slavery in «he southern States, belongs to each of those members of this great confederacy ; and loyalty to the Consti- tution, as well as other considerations of justiee and self-interest, should induce the people of the North to stand altogether aloof from any agitation of this question of slavery in the South, whether conducted by Cassius M. Clay, or any other man or body of men. But while we thus far concur, with the utmost cordiality, in the views and sentiments of the Courier and Enquirer, we must take strong exceptions to one form of the argument! which ee a a We, therefore, regard these abolition conventions and their concomitant movements as ridiculous, ab- surd and contradictory in the extreme. They are utterly powerless as respects any influence upon the public miad. So also we estimate the attempt of Cassius M.Clay, aided by such hypocritical and ultra journals as the Tribune and Journal of Commerce. All these movements are merely the ripples on the great tide of human progress, which in due time will abolish slavery, when that salutary and benefi- cial institution shall have accomplished its destiny. Frvancta, Movements.—The Lehigh county Bank, about which so much was said some time ago, has commenced operations. Large quantities of its notes signed ‘Moses Y. Beach, President,” and “Asa Beach, Cashier,” are in circulation here and in other parts of the country. How can the Presi- dent of this Bank reside in New York? Is there not some legal discrepancy in this contradictory ar- rangement? No matter. Now that the Bank is under way we trust that this modern financier will stuff the community well with his notes of all kinds— “Lehigh,” “Plainfield,” and any others that he choses to circulate. §We advise everybody of course to take as many of these notes as they can get. If the community be not now well dosed, it willbe their own fault. Newsrarar Cuances.—We made a slight mis- passing them on their own ground, by supplying them with American manufactured engines that far surpass their own. ‘The Messrs. Norris, of Phila- delphia, to whom we have referred before in this ar- ticle, have supplied large numbers to the continent of Europe and England, and have acquired great ce- lebrity in their manufactures. They have already sent twenty engines to Austria, and thirty-six more for the same country are now on their way to Trieste Thirty-two of their make have gone to Prus- sia, seventeen have been sent to England, five to Stuttgard, two to France, and two to Italy. These operations of a single house prove that the celebrity of American made locomotives abroad is far from being insignificant, and when we consider the num- ber of establishments of the kind in the United States, we may anticipate with certainty that the time is not far distant when American genius will | I carry off the palm from all foreign competitors. More “Native” Pecutation.—On reference to the proceedings of the Board of Supervisors, it will be seen that the Natives, wishing to leave a private memento to one or two of their personal friends, anda legacy to the citizens of New York, in the shape of an empty Treasury, have been voting away the public moneys gt a high pressure steam power, take the other day on this subject, in relation to the News and Post. It isthe Plebeian which has been for some time in a very sickly condition, that has been mergedin the, News. The Post and Newsare not yet ready to come together, but after a few changes they will soon be in a position to fallinto each other’s arms. In the meantime this union will beget ano- ther secret movement for the removal of Collector Van Ness. The removal of this functionary is not given up by the old hunker portion of the democracy here—the office is of too much importance to them and their future movements, to “give it up s0.”— Every week—every month—every half year, a new movement for this purpose will be started, and the powers at Washington willbe eternally dinned till it be done. How To Derenp THe Oregon Terrtrory.—Col- lect an army of 100,000 men from the various States of the Union, send them to the St. Lawrence and let them say to the Canadian people, “do you want to be free and independent?” All the power of Eng- land could not prevent Canada from falling like a ripe peach into the hands of this great nation in the sae way that Texas has fallen. Srraner SwaLtow.—Efforts are again making to raise this ill-fated boat. The chain cables used on the former occasion were very large—one inch and a half in diameter—and broke, it is stated, from the great weight of the steamer. Warm Weatuer.—Sunday and yesterday were remarkably warm days. In Boston, the mercury, on SuiMay, rose 36 degrees in nine hours, and went to S4 degrees. Mr. Dempsrer’s Concert.—This gentleman pur- poses giving a Concert on Thursday evening next at the Society Library, which holds forth much in- ducement to those who are fond of the simple style of melody thisgentleman is 0 successful in. The first part of the evening will be devoted to “An hour with Burns,” which will be interspersed with the songs of that poet, and agreeable anecdoles of his career The evening will close with the new song of the “May Queen,” in three parts, the words by Tennyson, the mi by Mr. Dempster. Patmo’s Orera Housr.—The performances of the Dumbolton troupe went off last night with mach eclat, and they ar to be nightly increasing in attraction. The differences between Pinna and c i Tegarding the possession of the house is anticipated. | Dumbolton having been arranged, no more di within the last week, regardless of the claims or services of their “very particular friends.” Nearly three thousand dollars have been handed over to the Comptroller, on a claim for services alleged to have been rendered in the year 1842! ! while serving under the whig regime. This may be considered an act of “tardy justice” which it appears wonder- ful should have escaped the notice of these worthies for so longa time. The Comptroller, however, has his nest pretty well feathered by this time. But, next,as to the one thousand dollars which have been handed over to Mr. Leveridge as Counsel, and to the Clerk in the District Attorney’s office, Jonas B. Phillips, for services to the Board of Supervisors, is the most humorous part of the farce, which has wound up the official career of the Natives. Mr. Leveridge and Mr. Phillips may be deemed by the Native party very good and efficient persons, but as to their services! to the Board of Supervisors, we would be curious to see the “bill of costs,” though taxed by Alderman Schieffelin himself, who pre- posed the resolution in the Board. Never have a party retired from office that betrayed more the keenness of their resentment towards the citizens, than the defunct Native party, who seem deter- mined to mulct them to the last dollar in as far as lay in their power; of which the proceedings of the Boards held almost daily and nightly during the last week or ten days, bear ample testimony. They are, however, now no more; and, in the last agony of the party,we shall exclaim, in memorable phrase- ology, “Aias! poor Yorick.” Boarp or Epucation.—This Board will hold, pro- bably, their last meeting on to-morrow evening ; and the election of one half of the members will take place, in accordance with the provisions of the law, on the first Monday in June. The Board is composed of thirty-four members, one half of whom retire annually. The election, therefore, of Com- missioner for each Ward, and also, of a Trustee and Inspector, will take place the first week in June, the Amenican trade, succeed him, as General or Mi ra appears to have passed away. There is little doubt, ewereed that this rani pkesd to precipitate the choice upon Pierault,as it was well known that the latter other- wise pueater to urge his claims with all the force at his command. Plaizance, and other places on his march tow: declared to supercede all other authority; and as tho members of the Council of State are officers of the army, considered as strictly military. During the last year there has been a good deal of discussion in the Board, on the subject of the intro- ian of — on ~ the psnits ees and much angry feeling and party spirit, have been hibited by all parties —akinrabt those bitter preju- dices, that are,so derogatory to the character of true religion, to the common. principles of Christianity. In the approaching election of Commissioners, In- spectors and Trustees, for the different Wards, the religious clement that has latterly 80 convulsed the entire country, and which may now be said to dis- tract the people of the old world, will form a distinct issue, and the people will have to calmly decide upon it. Amendments to the School Law, which provide for the introduction of the Bible in the Com- mon Schools, have lately been prepared by Mr. Allen, which was voted down, and those offered by Mr. Nicoll were adopted, and the Bill as amended in the Board was sent with due Seepaiels to Albany—where it now sleeps on the table of one of the Committees and will not be acted upon at this session of the Le- ya which it is expected will close on Thurs- lay next. Thus it will be seen that all the labor and debate, which have been spent on this subject in the Board of Education, have all gone for naught. Of the members retiring, the majority consist_of what we shall call (for distinction’s sake,) anti-Biblicals, or those who are averse to the introduction of the Bibles in the Common Schools—while those who remain in, and whose terms have not expired, possess a strong maonty in favor of its introduction in the Common ools. The a ing election, therefore, will be contested with extreme bitterness, and every- thing will be done to inflame the minds of electors on this exciting subject. Tuearricats.—The Park Theatre was crowded last evening with a highly fashionable audience, and the Bohemian Girl was rapturously applauded. ‘This popular Opera is still the reigning favorite with the musical ic. The New pony. was also filled from pit to ceil- ing. ee ankee boahediaa, ade his first ay arance, appears in this eveni inanew aoe The talented young actor, Mr. Clark, and Mr. B. Williams, of the Old | nome po en their first bow. The house is well ventilated, and we pre- dict a most successful season for the manager, Of course there will be a crowded house to-night. Important Intelligence.—War with Mexico. Probable Issue of Letters of Marque. We have received the following letter from Capt. Noyes, who arrived at Philadelphia yesterday after- noon, in the Sea Flower, from Matangas. ‘The last paragraph of the letter is an important one to us. It shows that the Mexicans have already issued letters of marque against American com- merce ; or that pirates are taking advantage of the position of affairs between the two countries, by cruizing for plunder in the Southern ocean. It may be that Mexico has issued secret orders to her emall marine to cruize against our vessels. This outrage on the Sea Flower may be one of the regults of the secret military movements spoken of by the Diario del Gobierno a short time ago. Puiwapecrnia, May 11,3 P.M. ‘Horrible Murder at Hoboken on Sunday— Polsoning !—Strange and Mysterious Af. fair—Death of A. P. Scudder—His Sister, Mrs. Pennoyer, suspected of the Crime. We leamed last evening, the following particulars of a most singular afd mysterious affair :—It appears that Abraham P. Scudder an old resident of Hobo- ken, aged 45 years, who kept a grocery store, and who had been unwell for two or three days past, died on Sunday morning last. Mrs. Pennoyer, his sis- ter, attended him on Saturday and Saturday evening: Marcus Cranch, a respectable citizen, was also there, but left early in the evening, at the suggestion of Mrs. Penmayer, who remained alone with Mr. Scudder, until Sunday morning, when her son-in-law arrived from this city. Mrs. P., who isa rather good look- ing widow, gave notice of her brother’sdeath. ‘The Just arrived, Bi Ses Towers Noyes, 8 neighbors came in, but he was cold and stiff. The 2ath ult Mam 28 kas, molseses-to%S, Morris Wain & | Coroner, Charles T, Perry, was called and proceded Co, Spoke off Cape Hatteras, 4th inst. schooner Ex-|tq hold an inquest on the body. ‘The jury ex- Lag ign ot ali De scanei hoon te Nine | amined several witnesses, but nothing of importance fork. ; Vensels were getting scarce at Matanzas, as many had left in_ ballast, prefe: to look farther rather than ac- ceptof freights at the present low rates—the freight be- ing but one dollar per box for Nis and one dollar fift cents per 110 gallons molasses. ‘There are large quanti- ties of both sugar and molasses remaining to be shipped, and vessels must command better rates at the close of the se appearing, a verdict of ‘Died by the visitation of God” was rendered. The Coroner then proceeded to search for, and secure the personal effects of the deceased. Scudder had, a few days previous, ex- hibited to various persons his gold watch, $100 in bank bills, and a handful of eagles and half eagles. These could not be , money only remaining, where he usually kept it, in the bureau. Mrs. Pennoyer was then inter- rogated, and stoutly denied all knowledge of either the money or the watch. By direction of the Coroner she was watched, and shortly afterwards she went into the store part of the house to the clock, and saying, “Oh! Imust wind up the clock,” opened the door, and putting her hand in, drew forth the watch, Tt was observed, and handed to the Coroner, who then demanded of her the money. She denied, however, all knowledge of it, but upon being threatened with a search warrant, she admitted having it, and was taken into a room and her clothes searched by two ladies. They found secreted on her person in an under garment, eleven and a half eagles, one eagle, ninety dollars in bills, another package containing fifteen ollars, in a glove one half eagles and also a paper containing a white powder, some small black and some white pills. All these articles the Coroner took possession of. Shortly afterwards{Mrs. Pennoyer came down and demanded the powder an: pills, as she wished to take some medicine—but both were refused. examination of the powder now took place, and then for the first time, the idea went abroad that there had been foul play. ‘The Coroner determined to make a post mortem examination. Accordingly yesterday morning Drs. Cooke, Olcott and Gautier made the examination, and having taken out the stomach the celebrated chemist, Dr. Chilton, of this city, assisted by Dr. Cooke, analyzed its contents and found it contained a large quantity of arsenic-—— The powder found upon Mrs: P. was also tested with a like result—and upon examination a portion of the same poisonous drug was found in the pit- cher out of which the sick man had d&ank during the night. Scudder was buried yesterday about 4 o’clock. P. M, Meanwhile Justice John G. Spear, assiste by J. W. Scudder, Esq., District Attorney, proceed- ed to examine witnesses in relation to this extraor- dinary affair—the facts above stated aring in evidence. Mrs. Pennoyer was arrested, and after examination, was committed to the Sean to await the action of the Grand Jury at the Hudson er and Terminer, in June. ir. Scudder had been doing for some time past a n, The decree which arrived there from Havana, on the 26th ult., in relation to the tonnage dues, was received with some little demonstrations of joy, as it was aimed ticularly at the American vessels, moddled on the Broad plan of burthensome qualities with decreased mea- surement. The ‘ justice, although it is admitted to be ople appear to be made for the laws, for the people.” 5 The merchants ih Matanzas are very sanguine in their ideas of the further rise of ag, He and are holding on to reap the benefit thereof. The planters have about finished grinding, and although they havea diminished crop, they actually receive more money than when a full crop is produced. Of course, they feel better satis- fied with the “short crop” and great prices, than a full one, at sacrificial prices, : ‘The evening previous to my sailing, a serious accident occurred oats Cardenas Railroad. A runaway negro, who was asleep on the track, (probably drunk) had his head severed from his body’ by the wheels passing di- rectly over his neck. The passenger car was thrown off the track and capsized, breaking an arm of a young lad who hed visited Matanzas to procure matrimonial equip- pings, and injuring several others. The black was car- ied off under the ular charge of a priest—the young lady left at ‘a private house near by—the cars re- placed—‘‘ Antonio” thanked the virgin it was no wrasse the train mreeaeten: ica is anhtenean ae While on my passage from Jamaica fatanzas, Ap! 19th, was chased by asmallschooner. She hoisted the Mexican ensign, and when within about one mile fired agun, the ball of which struck the water some distance astern of us, without doing any injury. She gained upon us, but the night coming on dark and cloudy, we tracked to the southward and saw no-more of her. Yours, sincerely, JOHN U. NOYES. ople pronounce this decree an act of juitous, but the not the “laws Late rrom Havti.—Advices from Cape Haytien to the 29th ult., have been received in Philadelphia. A merchant of this place, named Praderes, engaged in as been appointed by Pierault to ilitary Governor of the North. The alarm arising from an expected invasion by Hera- We have no late news from the South, about which there is some anxiety; it being Herard’s former place of ened business—but was fond of frolic and drinking. residence, and Pierault is esppaed tobe much less po-| He leaves a son about 16 years of age. pular there than at the North and West. a A A Smicmeeri th 0 Seauish “pass oC ge Island is no} Opeyine or THe CastLE GarpEN—BRILLiaNr Touges spoken an ‘scarce, Success.—The opening of this magnificent place of Every thi as been quiet since the departure of the amusemen the summ n, took place last Brosideht, wh has beon proclaimed, with rajlcings, at ent for stbztientics 93 is night, and the display made on the occasion certain- ly promises that it will remain a most popular re- treat. The weather was favorable; the heat of a sultry day had subsided, and the air was invitingly cool and balmy from the effects of the afternoon shower; the breeze from the South blew gently up the bay, and there was no withstanding the invita- tion sent forth by the: enterprising proprietors, who have been at enormous expense to fit it up, to be pre- sent at the opening scene. By 7 0’clock—half an hour after the entrance was opened, the various walks on the battery were thronged with ladies and gentlemen, on their way to the Garden, and ere the’ next half hour elapsed, the vast area itself was echoing to the noise of the footsteps of those who were taking up their places as fancy dictated. A large proporttion went first to the gallery, the front seats of which becanie imme- diately occupied. About the same was observable below; there eer Eyer anxiety to be wg tl earing, not only of the delicious strains of Semi- ramide: but to be able to hear the articulations of the voices of the artists. West. By a decree published here on the 24th, the military is the President's holding their appointments only durin; ithe te ‘f pan of Hayti may be will, the government of the French Avvairs in Canapa.—Weare indebted to Living- ston & Co., for the annexed intelligence from Cana- da. The letter is dated in Montreal, on the 10th in- stant. The arrival of the van of the {spring fleet at Quebec has put us on the qui vive, as nearly all the vessels yet ing goes ed with general eres are for Montreal, there has been as yet, little stimulus to business, owing to the back- wardness of the spring trade, and the perseverance of the banks in restricting discounts. It is not s' sed that less capital is em; five in banking than usual, but that the amount of business has increased out of proportion to the amount of capital. The auction sale of fancy fees on account of Sung & Behrman, hens city, closed on the sacond morning, the lots boing alf disposad of ; the prices realized were for French cassimores 2s to 3« 6d ; hosiory 3s tu 93 per dozen; long champ fashion shawls 48° to 4a 64; balzorines 8d to 11d; ribands from TT a nent 12 yt these prices merchants will be able to judge whether] Asa detailed description has already been given similar speculations will be remunerative. It must be| of the interiorJof the garden, lately, it is unnecessa- borneiin mind that British silk and cotton goods brought Ty to repeat it in detail here; but a& on no former direct‘from the United Kingdom by the 8t. Lawrence, Pay | occasion it appeared to the same advantage, it ma only a duty of 5 per cont; foreign silks and cotton by the same route are subject to a duty of 20 per cent. on'silks and 12 hog cent. on cottens, the customs authori- ties at St. Johns persists in considering as foreign all goods brought through the United States, silk and cotton oods by tl route are, in addition to the charges of be remarked, that the effect of the gas light muel improved the coup d’ail. ‘To the spectator stationed in a central Epa by the fountam, the view around the edifice.was really fine. Not less than between three and four thousand spectators could pop reer do select (ose e yet ‘Tespective- | have been there, and a large Baoportion of these of al r cent more than rou . i H i iti. F . Lawrence. We have heard of fow private oc ignments being ladies, their position in the front seats, cor- responding to the dress circle, was a happy disposi- tion of the audience. The beautiful miniature foun- tain, whose waters kept in play until the commence- ment of the music, was tastefully decorated with a choice collection of flowers around the ci edge of the railing which encloses it. The dome, with its superb pe ae Tepresentation in fresco, an the scene, the production Sig. Capel, represent- ing “La triomphe de la paix,” sparkled like gems; the latter, on the rising of the curtain, was greeted with a round of applause, partly, perhaps, in addition to its merit,because the subject,“ the triumph of sige Ee was regarded as significantly appropriate to the pre- sent times. _ 5 The piece selected for the evening was the Italian being brought forward, but no further sales have been announced. Flour may be quoted at 23834, but no transactions of importance have taken place, although since Monday last upwards of 25,500 barrels have come down; holders here are asking prices which shippers will not give, and the Upper Ci farmers are demanding rates to which the intermediate merchants will not accede. With the exception’of a few cargoes already held on British ac- counts, it is probable no shipments will take place until the majority of the vessels just arrived have discharged their cargoes. The freights for flour will be yery high ne Keng in consequence of the high rates of freight for lumber. Improvements are still rapidly going on in various parts bashed cit} ae many Se aare petsin ean sue perior style of elegance. veral new public edifices “ ide.” : of Palegonde street, leading toward the mountain, will be | the hands of the present company, composed of the opened for divine service to-morrow (Sunday); it is an| well known names of Signora Pico, Signors Valtel- exceedingly chaste and effective specimen of the best| lina, Antognini, Sanquirico, &c. In addition to school off recian architecture; and, from its clevated| them, other performers of decided merit ‘have been Position, overlooking the whole city, it hasa most impo | joined to the company, and renders it highly effi- sng appearance. The now Wesleyan Church in. Great | cient. The orchestra numbers full thirty; Mr. Beames St. James strect is almost completed; the style +] the leader, and Mr. Keyser, a gentleman of whom and the workmanship excellent; it will afford seat ac ‘ Pim Commodation to 2000 peraons, and will cost £14,000. The | We have seen many flattering notices as a violinist. Commercial and City Banks have both removed their es- tablishments to recently erected, and Ge ie edifices in Great St.James’ street. On TWednesday last was laid the fonndation stone of the new Baptist College+-judging from the plans, this will be a noble building, and worth of the respectable and influential denomination to whi it belongs. : Movements of Travellers. It is decidedly a misery that we cannot give full scope in our columns, to record all the names registered at at the various hotels yesteey evening. Many are ne- cessarily omitted, but sufficient will be found to show, that the North and the South are influenced by a spirit of competition ina sporting contost, that will this day decide the merits of the respective competitors for the distinction of equestrian breeding, training and celerit; of action. The number of travellers annexed, at eac! hotel, is but an epitome of the general catalogue, which will be augmented by the arrival of the Southern mail, ton fold, but beyond the hour of their recording their re- spective position. We found at the Amenicay—John McCoy, Philadelphia ; Geo. F. Lind- Philadelphia ; D. Breecketts, Misscuri; Robert El. ernington, Clermont; G. P. Price, Boston; George ‘Waush, England; Messrs. Fisher, Leaming and Ev Philadelphia; Ed. Dance, Boston, and fifteen others. But where is Sign or Rapetti? Where is he whose services contributed to establieh the reputation of the parade performers at Palmo’s? Mesers, French and Heiser will do well to think of Sig. Rapetti, and if producable secure his services. It is not requisite to criticise ‘ Semiramide” oyer again ; suffice it to say, that Signora Pico met witha very warm reception; and although the audience was, throughout, in as hnmor te a be, and were prodtey of their approbation to all the leading performers, they gave a point and emphasis to it, in the case of Pico, not to be mistaken. _We must also observe that Miss Deluce won many plaudits ; nothing could be finer than the duct be- tween these two ladies at the opening of the second part. During the performance there was not a mur- mur—not a breath heard—the thousands were as calm as the sleeping fountain ; it was unquestionably a triumph. i - There is no desire, nor is there room, to find and yet pleased, as all see: to be, we pre- dict even a great improvement in the singers, and in the orchestra. From the great size of the area, over which it is desirable to send its melon the voice accustomed to « more confined scene will Aston—Messra. Ray wood, Clarke, Baxter and Thac- | be slightly at fault ; this will.form no impediment kery, Boston; Crawford and Brad Rte Sonten stan. here; ook as will not give way to practice; and itis Hurd and Jarvis, Toronto ; A. rill, Wilcox and Hart, Philadelphia; Todhunter, London; ‘Thomas and family, Va.; Stocker, New Orleans, Judge Parker, Albany ; Yvane and Oliver, Indianapolis ; Capt. Albertz, U.8.A.; Geo. P. Peabody, Boston, and fifteen others. City.—4J, 8, Skinner, J. D. Duncan, Washington, D. Mons. De Raffi ‘araccas; W. Cardwell, Ph ila J iP! satisfactory to know that the voices of several of the artists comprising this company, are of a far more than ordinary power and compass, even for excellent singers. ‘ ; : We are constrained to bring this noticetoa close; we could particularize many points, all of which contributed to the enjoyment of last evening, if space permitted. We could dwell on the circular promenades—of the beauty—the gallantry—and why should we omit saying, the choice refreshments to be met with at the Castle Garden. But it may be the best way to make them the subject of another chap- ter. i Jacob Osborne, Albany; W. Pritchard, in Duncan, Campbell and Walton, Schenectady; Colvin Franklin, Ala.; Russell and Dudley, Richmond, Va.; W. C. Givins, Schenectady; Johh Higgins, Norfolk, Va., and 10 others. Franxun. -Thomas J. Timmins and Chark Philadelphia; White, Davis and Allen, Phils e, N. H.; Rornay and Rominay, Boston; H. Now Milford; Brensmade Washington, Conn.; Williams, Salem; B. J. Randolph, New Jersey; E. L. Mallory, Montreal. Howarns.—Hale, Heald, Kelly and Hanson, Philadel ia; Isham Pritchett and William Hancock, Richmond, 5, Col. C la; Smith, Elliott and Hazzard, Ph: J. Mbryland; Henry Goodwin, do: rnor Bouck'and family, Albany; Dr. Clarke an family, Saratoga, and 20 others, Gione.—C, jayard, U. 8. N.; Le Count D’Adler- crutz, Caraccas: uel H. Green, Laguyara; 8. W. Hutchinson, Philadelphia; J. A. Miller, Conn; Huson Tassett, Philadel, Incross and Sears, Boston; Gray and Grant, Va.; Conrad and Thomas, Philadelphia; Gen. Cadwallader, ‘Trenton; Capt. Cooke, Me . Foster and Foster, all of the British Army; P. Dickenson, Trenton; Gen, Barclay, Philadelphia; Robins, Washington. Waventy.-—-Ray and Nason, Philadelphia; E. J. Hey. wood, Dorchester; Allen and Tibbs, Philadelphia; ff, Wilson, Canada; Butler, Troy; Matthewson, Davis and Sheldon, Providence; Borde and Wheeler, Boston, and several others, age Tne Deav Hovse—Remains or Eacen.—Having heard that the remains of the late unfortunate Eager, who was executed on Friday last, still remained in the dead house, we caused inquiry to be made, and found it to be so. Itappears that on the evening of the day of execution, some persons waited on the Sheriff inthe character of friends to the deceased, and asked his remains for interment ; this was con- sented to, and they promised to return forthwith.— This, however, they did not do, and the next day over ina like manner, until Sunday coming on, it prevented theremoval of the corpse to Ran- dail’s Island, which it is expected will take place thisevening. Some blame is due to those persons who interposed to prevent the last rites from. being performed atan earlier tire ; and breaking | their word makes the offence worse. Exection wn Porrsvinie.—The election resulted in the choice of a portion of all political rties—the democrats seine a majority of the Town Counett; ond the Burgess; the whigs the School Directors and one o! tho Auditors, and the Native Americans the Town Clerk and one of the Supervisors, meng 8 , Eaicration 10 CaLivorxia.—A wagon_drawn by six mules, and accompanied by anumber of hardy, row Boning men, passed through Warrenton, Mo., on Centrevirie Track.—About half an hour after the great race, a very interesting trot will come off over the above course,for $125, in harnegs, in which some four good animals will come forward, which will afford capital sport. This is to be succeeded by a fe aka rile teehi cy yf ate oe wib di: their ers, No win mf Mas and bipeds, grand days sport of quadrupeds Ea inde, oir way a A ar eras ae be ful ju for a jon the coutingnt 2? * O88 Sad Fog voy Id font a little silver | hold: | proces ns rel SPORTING INTELLIG & The North vs. The South—Great Match for $20,000, four mile heats, over the Union Course, L. I., between Fashion and Peyto- na, This Day. The excitement still increases as regardathe great race to come off ov the Union Course, L. I., to-day. All are on the tip-toe of expectation as to the result. Every chance or opportunity is made available to get at something like fact ; but the more it is sought for, the greater distance itappears, ‘The numerous arrivals that have taken place in this city yesterday, have given a different feature to what is going forward as regards betting; those from the South appear determined to back the “ Big Mare,” whether others would or not. The consequence is that Peytona had the callat a late hour last evening A shower passed over this city between four and five o’clock, which gave every hope to the timers—but alas! their hopes must fall short when they are in- ergs that it never reached the course, beyond a few drops. Every preparation is going forward on and around the course, to make things as they ought to All the supports of the different stands have been examined, and additional ones added thereto, quite sufficient to maintain all they are capable o} ing. In the field track or centre, are numerous booths erected for refreshments, &c., and under- neath the stands equally so. In the 2 opposite the entrance, there are some splendii and capacious tents erected, and that of Messrs. Harrington and Lings, cannot fail of striking attention—with flag flying, Gc. It is’ some 60 or 70 feet long, and about feet wide. The tables groaned beneath the load of eatables and drinkables with which they were loaded—hams, tongues, rounds of beef, turtle soup, chowder, oysters, &c. &c. in abundance beyon enumeration, and all of the first quality. There were some 50 or 60 others right and left, equally as well provided, but of somewhat more Nnniied charac- ter, but perhaps equally good. Beneath the stand we observed an establishment with upwards of 500 Gand 8lbs. loaves, with ready dressed hams and pieces of beef, to make the same into the necessary sandwiches. The largest oyster beds that ever were displayed to the human eye, might be seen in ‘anticipation of the hungry season aching. It appeared as if all the world, his wife and children, after a seyere lent, were going out there to eat, drink and be jolly. There isever reason to believe that all that is provided will fal short of supplying the wants of the great masses that will be in attendance on the occasion. We had the gratification of seeing the two great champions of the North and South yesterday; the latter for upwards of two hours; saw her plates put * on, well dressed, take a roll inthe sand, and after- wards take a canter, with the indomitable “Barney” on her back, and truly a nobler animal never paced aturf,—such paces—such a stride—only think 274 feet at a stretch, which, from arance, there is every probability of her being capable of performing at a brush. According to all accounts she was never in better condition, considering the long way she has so lately travelled; it is almost a pity that she has not had longer time to train alter her journey, so as to give her every chance; it her supporters, under all circumstances are very sanguine, and no doubt she will give agood account of herself ere the close of the present day. Fashion is at stables close to the course, and at a glance appeared in first rate or- der, butsome would-be judges of horse flesh said that her appearance did not show that she was all right—there was a heavy eye, a languid earring, and drooping head. She is not so fleshy as on the occasion of her race belween Blue Dick and Fashion last year, but her supporters, who were in numerous attendance, appeared as sanguine as ever of her powers, and doubtless she is worthy of their confi- dence. Her jockey, Mr. J. Laird, will doall that man can do to bring her in successful; but he hasashrewd and able southern to contend against, and “ When Greek meets Greek, then Comes the tug of war.” We never saw the course in worse condition for racing than it was last evening; up the back stretch it was some three or four inches deep in, dust or sand, or whatever else it could be called, in conse- uence of the extreme dryness of the weather, al- jough every endeavor had been made to make it something like what it ought tobe. It waswell wa tered-in the afternoon, preparatory to having it scraped, and much was expected from the threaten- ed shower, which, alas! never reached it, so that to make every thing something like ee the mana- ers will have to exert themselves, and no doubt Mr ‘oler, the indefatigable treasurer, will not relax in his present endeavors up tothe latest moment. ‘All the houses on the road-side are in active pre- paration to receive the various spectators on the oc- casion. Some are making two rooms into one, with additional bars; others are erecting temporary outbuildings to accommodate their expected guests ; ars edibl Sha Saeates in shostanre, “beeen sufficient or not for the purpose, they are at a loss know, but time will tell, and we shall be able to say something more on the subject to-morrow. The whole affair is most exciting. Never was seen such an unsettled state of feeling—the welfare of the whole country might be depe: ing, on the re- street, at an early hour sult. Even in Wall rester- day, stocks were neglected—the principal talk was how to get to the ground—the best means of convey. anc e Tace an > ad its results—Fashion and pes —tailrond or vehicles. There was great doubt ex- isting whether the new corporate officers could be swom in in time for them to get off for the race ; and it had been suggested by some of the Solons that an. act ought to have been [aid before the legislature of the ate, to provide for the occasion, 80 as to tpone the swearing in until the day after. However, be that as it may, there is no doubt but that the love of sport will prevail, and that certain predominant Aldermen that are to be, will be present on the ground, as aristocratic in appearance and conduct as ever they were in the most palmy days of minority, 9 As before alluded to, the shower made some dif- ference in the betting in the afternoon; it was thought it was just what was wanted both by the owners of Peytona and Fashion—one to make the course more light, the other to settle the track and give more foothold. The consequence was that the supporters of Fashion took spirits and began to lay a little odds—about 100 to 90, which was as free- ly taken as fast as was offered; and attempts. were made to go ahead, but it was no go, they soon fell off, and eventually it was settled down at even, and some strangers, in lack of something better, hetted that Peytona would take the first heat in 7m. 388. The actual betting is even on Fashion—take 90 to 100 against her freely ; 100 to 95 taken to some extent. As to time, upon which most business is doing, it is even against 7m. 38s.; 5 to 4 against 7m. 36s. ‘There was a it variation on the above figures at a late hour last evening, but nothing very important. The fact is, most of the business willbe made on the ground. Be it so, as gooda place asany. Let there only a clear track, and it will be soon settled whe- ther the North or South produce the best blood.— Success to the best animel. ‘Tur Menagenir iN a Sroum.—An immense crowd was collected in this extensive concern yesterday afternoon, to witness the performance of Herr Dries bach. The [long tiers of benches, extending the whole length of the enclosure, were entirely occu- pied with ladies or children, dressed gaily as the the fine weather would have; but just before the hour for the famous Herr’s entry into the cage with the leopards, tigers, lions, hyenas, and all kinds of four footed fiends, the heavens opened, the lightning glared, the thunder roared, and changed the whole aspect of things in a moment. ‘The bear growled and the Jion roared, and the panther howled hideous- ly; the elephants looked sage,and the monkeys ceased their antics, as the red glare flashed and the rin poured down in torrents, There alady might he seen disposing her parasol to the beet ‘advantage to protect a prized plume, whilst withina yard of her, the scarlet Macaw and the lemon-crested Cockatoo—the most beautiful of the feathered tribe, were actually climbing up the rails of the cage to lave their gorgeous lumage in the trickling rain-drops that fell from the top down the front of their little dwelling, Old Siam, the elephant, weighing about 10,000 Ibs., held up his trunk to geta taste of the pure element from above, but finding the supply wofully short and disproportionate to the de- mand of his capacious stomach, he straightened his trunk and ceased operations, except those kept up, evidently for the benevolent purpose of pleasing the boys, whone apples, cakes, and even the trifling con- tribution of pea-nuts were received with condescen- sion and dignity by these Le Aft rane Alto- gether, for ten or filteen minutes, the scene was fresh and striting, and had Oliver Goldsmith been there, before he wrote his “ Animated Nature,” it is very likely he would have added another chapter to it, on the “ Menagerie in a storm.” r who was first at the Fire it 71 Catherine street, will hear of calling upoa Jas. W. Barker, No. 3 tely. Notice—The 8: on Sanday morning 1 something to his benel Monroe street, imine uerrcotype—L. HB. Iinsse & Co., No. 63 i ret, up stiira, respectfully inform Photographists thar they have siow an fads full apply of their plates of diffe ent Nos, and sizes of the “L. B. Co. mark” so favorably own throughout ‘They have constantly on Hind ihe chenitents the Dagnerreotype hes of very superior quality, cast shers, Coating Boxes, and Head row Meretry Rests of the fest 'y mike, Phrenolazy thoro | Makai od fh. wi ie wi Miers, Fowler aul Wells hot " : he absence of enc other. After a 1 Ki Mau’ Religious Na- Beserug, Homer, in oral 4 eligi Ne ture, Seats 6d. Professio: ‘Applicants must call soon,