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

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Price two cents. Minister to England—Peaco or War ? The information which we communicated the other day, of the probability that Mr. Calhoun might be selected by the President, and sent on a special mission to England to settle the Oregon question on principles of justice and fairness ; and also to see if some commercial arrangements, better than the pre- sent, could notebe adopted between the two coun- tries, has been commented on by the press, with a good deal of interest, and particularly by the com- mercial journals of thiscity. The Journal of Com- merce appears to have received similar information from an undoubted quarter, of the purpose of Mr- Polk’s administration. The Courier and Inquirer, however, affects to doubt the accuracy of the state- ment, but, perhaps, as they admit, the “ wish may be father to the thought.” They do not wish to see Mr. Calhoun sent on that mission, and particularly as it is a mission in which the tariff'and Oregon questions may be settled by the same hand, and at the same time. The Courter thinks that Mr. Calhoun would be very unsuitable for the mission to England, in con- sequence of his famous despatch to Mr. King in Paris, and the dislike which his presence would create amongst the British ministers. We cannot think so. We have the strongest reason for believ- ing that the position of the government during Mr. Calhoun’s short term in the State Department, was much more favorable to bringing about a proper temper in the British government for suceessful ne- gotiation than that of any of his predecessors—even than Mr. Webster himself. Mr. Calhoun would go to England with peace or war in his hands. If the British government have any desire or wish for a fair settlement of the controversies between the two coun- tries, Mr. Calhoun’s opinions on Oregon are very fa- vorable to some such settlement. And in order to make that settlement more permanent, and the peace between the two countries more lasting, a proposition to negotiate for a commercial treaty ought to be met with great satisfaction by the British minister, as that is a consideration of the weightiest_ moment in regard to the amicable relations of the two coun- tries. There can no danger arise to this country from any threatening attitude of England. That power may send as many fleets and armies to Ore- gon and Canada as they please; but fifty or an hundred thousand men on the Canadian frontier, collected from all parts of the Union, would soon settle the Oregon, and Canadian, or any other ques- tion on this continent, in such away that all the power of Britain could not prevent or invalidate. But we trust that more moderate and peaceful counsels will prevail. We still think that Mr. Cal- houn is the best man to send to England at the pre- sentcrisis. We should be very glad to see him un- dertake the mission, with full powers to settle the Oregon question, and arrange a new commercial treaty on reciprocal tarifls—two measures which we think ought to be regarded as inseparable. Orrice or Cortecror or New Yorx.—The ra- venous office-beggars of the democratic party, not having been able, through private committees sent to Washington, or otherwise, to procure the removal of the Collector now in office, have adopted a new plan of operations Meetings have been held indiffe- rent wardsof the city, at which resolutions have been passed in favor of his removal, and the appointment of Mr. Coddington. Gov. Van Ness makes a good Collector, and his appointment has proved satisfac- tory. Mr. Coddington would probably make a good one too ; but this is an entirely new mode of applying popular power to the office of Collector of New York. ‘These ward meetings are composed of office-beggars, place seekers, and ‘ravenous creatures, who know nothing about the change for which they ask, and who are certainly not capable of giving advice to the President as to who should fill that important place. Two of these meetings have been already held, and probably many others are yet to take place. In fact, this altercation about the Collectorship of New York, is merely the last struggle of a faction which first showed itself at the Baltimore Convention, and com- menced its career by the prostration of Van Buren. The old party men are not yet disposed to give up the spoils, although they consented to give up their favorite candidate If those who are seeking the removal of Mr. Van Ness, cannot, by the power of intimidation, prevail on Mr. Polk to make such changes as will suit them, they will soon sink into insignificance and never be heard of more. Strate Convention.—The project of calling a State Convention, for the purpose of remodelling the Con- stitution of the State, has passed both Houses, and probably has, ere this, received the sanction of the Governor. The question of a Convention or no Convention under the law, will be put directly to the electors at the next fall election, and if they approve of it, the Convention will meet next spring. Thus the whole fundamental principles of government are yesterday referr this subject, and to-day we are pained to be under the necessity of announcing the presence of that dreadful scourge, the small pox, which is now ra- ging in the most densely populated part of our city. We yesterday despatched a reporter to ascertain the truth of the many rumors afloat; and from him we learned that the “ five points,” and the various thick- ly populated localities in the neighborhood are suf- fering more particularly. From the information we received from police officers on duty, it appears that this scourge has been raging, apparently unnoticed by the proper authorities, for the last ninety days.— When we consider the squalid filth and wretched- ness that is concentrated in that part of the city, and the constant communication kept up by_ its inhabi- tants with other portions of the community, affords just grounds for serious apprehension. ‘The filthy state in which the streets have been allowed to re- main for some time past, coupled with the near ap- proach of the warm weather, which will doubtless ag- gravate the present evils, and perhaps entail upon us a lasting remembrance of the total disregard to the public health which has marked the course of the party just retired from office, and we would most earnestly call on the newly installed city fathers to show, by their promptness in acting on this matter, that the pledges they have given tothe public are not of such futile character as those given by their pre- decessors. There was also a report prevalent that the different infected regions were about being blocked up; ‘this we find is without any foundation. Svicie—FurtHen PARTICULARS oF tae Mur- pER at Honoxen—Mrs. PeNnnoyerR comMMITTED Surctoe—Grear Excrrement.—Tuesday evening, about six o’cleck, Mrs. Pennoyer, the sister of Mr. Scudder, of whose murder she was accused, was found by the keeper of the prison at Jersey City, hanging by her neck, and dead. She had fastened her shawl to the stove pipe, which ran through the cell about seven feet from the floor. Her feet hung about four inches from the floor, and her back was to the wall. She seemed composed during the day, and no intimation was given of herintention. The keeper, who is a kind, humane man, had, a few hours previous, informed her that she would be re- moved to Newark, where more comfortable quar- ters would be provided. Every effort was made to restore life, but all proved eearliaas We have just heard that Seudder had a liason with a woman in Hoboken for the last seven years, by whom he had two children, one of whom is still living. A difficulty arose some time since, between this woman and Mrs. Pennoyer, which resulted in the first lady leaving the house. Mrs. Pennoyer swore she never should énter it again; but Scudder offered to marry her, and insisted upon her return- ing. We heard a rumor that the marriage was to have taken place last Sunday—probably this had roa connection with the mysterious affair we re- lated. Cunpasie Hoax.—We made a statement a few days ago, on the authority of Capt. Noyes, of the brig Sea Flower, at Philadelphia, that the S. F. had been fired into by a schooner showing Mexican colors. It appears by the following paragraph from the Philadelphia Sun of yesterday, that the state- ment was an incorrect one: The above statement, as might be expected, caused considerable excitement during the afternoon, among the mercantile portion of our community induced us to search for, and have an interview with Capt. Noyes him- self, when that gentloman informed us that the letter was written and intended as a hoax. We cannot, however, as yet discover the wit, ty, or purpose of the ill-timed Joke. Neither can we discover the propriety of this joke. We advise Capt. Noyes, for the future to stick to facts whenever he feels like writing for newspa- pers. Hopoxken anp 17s Improvements.—Hoboken is a a delightful retreat from the care, noise, smoke, dirt, misery and troubles of Gotham. The cool refresh- ing breeze from the bay—the Elysian Fields—Sybil’s Cave, and Pavilion, are sufficiently attractive to tempt the veriest sluggard to roam them o’er. But those who have not visited it this season, will be surprised at the alterations and changes which have taken place. The enterprising Messrs. Stevens are making great improvements in this lovely vil- lage. The streets are being graded, and the hills levelled—coves filled up with earth, and a number of elegant buildings erected. No Jess than thirty dwel- ling houses for mechanics have been fini,hed this season—a large and a small hotel near the landing, willalso be ready by the first of June. Two new ferry boats, 150 feet on deck, 49 feet in width, and about 12 feet deep, built after a new and approved model, will be put on the Barclay street line in a few weeks. ‘These boats are superior to any ferry boats on the river, in workmanship, speed, and accommo- dation. The new iron steamer, (an engraving of which appeared in the Herald some time since,) building tor the Camden and Amboy Railroad Com- pany, is rapidly Progressing. Under the fostering care of these gentlemen, Hoboken will become a large and flourishing place. Wee also visited, in our rambles, Otto’s Cottage, kept by Louis Schwartz.— It is furnished in a style of neatness and elegance not often met with in public houses. The spacious grounds have been laid out with much taste, and fine old trees line their serpentine walks. A mag- nificent fountain has been erected in the centre of the green, near which settees and chairs are placed for the accommodation of guests. Ices, wines, and refreshments, of all descriptions, are furnished by. the polite host, whom we commend to the notice of visitors. ‘The Pavilion is open for the reception of strangers, and we believe is senecring ot ‘all the pa- tronage formerly bestowed. The Elysian Fields are as beautiful and romantic as ever, and a walk through them will amply repay one for the trouble. Atthe rising and setting of the sun, but more parti- cularly when the ee moon begins to climb above the tall trees, on these fine May evenings, they are truly grand, glorious and sublime. Tue Weatner—The heat which we have for se- veral days experienced, has extended to a consider- able distance north east, south and west of us. aiff fom Boston ‘Transcript May 131] They call it hot in New York, with the thermomoter at 82. Boston is the place for weather. It was 94 in the shade yesterday and an ice house burnt. At about nine o’clock last evening the wind changed to the east, and the thermometer ran down some thirty degrees in’ less than thirty minutes, We will put our thermometer st Peytona or Fashion any day. Who is afraid.— hard to beat. There has been two hard frosts within six days. [Frem Albany Citizen, May 13.] Yesterday was a “scorcher.” At 4 P.M. the thermo- meter, in a shady exposition at Apothecaries’ Hall, mark. ed 91 degrees! “We seldom have warmer weather, even in dog days, than this. There are not, usually, a dozen days in a season that the mercury rises above 90 degrees, again afloat. The new Convention project has been carried by the union of the extremes of the two par- ties, both whig and locofoco, there being all the while a certain portion of each opposed toa Convention, or any disturbance of the fundamental laws of the State. A great deal of discussion and expression of opinion as to the results to which this Convention may lead, has taken place. We have our misgivings on the sub- Ject, but shall await to see what time may bring forth. —— Tue Historica. Socirry—Tur Country Sare! —We give to-day a full report of the proceedings at the last meeting of that learned body—the Historical Society of this city. It will be seen that the country is safe, and remains in statu quo. Its name is un- changed. We breathe freer and deeper. We are still the “ U-nited States of A-merica.” Esto pers petua. Besides giving us the consolatory assurance that the country is perfectly safe, the report is exceeding- ly interesting and valuable as affording us ample and striking illustration of the manner in which many of those societies denominated “learned” occupy their time. Here we have this society squabbling for an hour about points of order, like some debating club of half-boiled students. ‘The truth is, however, with the exception of a few individuals, who really possess high literary and intellectual acquirements, the His- torical Socity is made up of small lawyers, and smaller physicians, with a sprinkling of very small parsons, and nondescripts who loaf about the outer courts of literature, and who make a prodigious splutter at these meetings, in the hope of obtaining On Saturday morning we had a keen frost. In about 50 hours afterwaras we find ourselves half melting with the fervent heat of hottest summer. (From New Haven Herald, May 13. There have been some remarkable fluctuations in the weather within the last few days, embracing all the in- termediate stages from frost to extreme heat. The prin- cipal of the preceding week nad been cold and frosty, but on Sunday it began to ameliorate, and we had adelightful day. But yesterday the heat came on at such a rapid ce as to outdo a great portion of the sum- mer solstice, giving us a taste of dog duys in the“ bloom- ing month of May.” The thermometer, as observed by several scientific gentlemen, ranged from 80 to 90 de- ind in some positions, in the shade, it reached to We had a slight thunder shower at evening, but it produced no immediate change in the atmosphere. It was sic et ol night. It is cooler to-day—thermometer at 75 at 1 P.M. Demrsrer.—This gentleman gives an entertain- ment—“ an hour with Burns”—at the Society Library Rooms this evening. {c Hon. Daniel Webster arrived at the Astor House yesterday, and will remain in the city for a few days. News or Pryrona’s Victory Conveyep To Bos- TON.—A special train for Boston, left the Course on ‘Tuesday evening, with about one hundred gentle- men, who reached their destination in nine hours.— The regular train trom Boston reached Brooklyn last evening at five o'clock, running through in 94 hours. Pryrona and Fasiion—There are two splendid paintings of these cclebrated horses now for sale, at Atwill’s music store, Broadway, near Fulton street. They are remarkably correct and well exe- cuted, and well worthy a winner’s notice. some notoriety. It is alltwaddle—twaddle—twaddle —putt—pufi—puff—squeak—squeak—squeak—e. g., his report of one night’s proceedings* Larer From Vera Crvz.—We are inthe receipt of the Diario de Vera Cruz, of 22d ult., one day later than previous accounts, but it contains no further news from the interior. Navat.—A general naval court martial has been ordered to assemble at Washington on the 2d of June, of which B. F. Hatter, Esq., of Boston, has been appointed Judge Advocate. Among the trials will be that of Capt. Voorhees, and probably others which have not yet transpired, It will be a trial of a good deal of im- portance to the officers and seamen in the service, and will give some impulse to the present rather stagnant state of public matters there, in the absence of Congress and the dispersion of those generally who are interested in appointments. Great Debate in the Historteal Sogiety on the New Name of the Country—Intense Excite. ment—The Country Safe, and the “ United States of America” still the “ United States of Amertea!” One of the largest meetings of the New York His- torical Society, which has been held since its organi- zation, took place on Tuesday evening last. The re- port of the learned committee on giving a new name to the country, was the order of the evening, and it was owing to this that the assemblage of savans was so much more crowded and excited than usual. The Vice Prestvent, the Hon. Luther Bradish, having taken the Chair, called the meeting to order, and the business of the evening was commenced. Letters from Chief Justice Storey, and Mr. Clay, in reply to the circular of the Society, soliciting their opinion in the proposed change in the nomenclature of the country, were read. Both the distinguished gentlemen expressed the belief that a change was not practicable. The order of the evening was then announced by the Chiarman, on which— D. D. Finxp, Esq., rose and thus addressed the Society. Mr. President—I beg you will indulge me for a moment, while I state the history of these resolutions. The desig: nation “United States of America” is not a national name; but is, and was intended to be a political federative title, and nothing else. It was originally givenas the title of the confederation when the States were distinct and indepen- dent and intended to remai It was given at a time when we were not one nation—when we were thirteen independent nations, then for the first time struggling to form an alliance or confederation against the common enemy who sought to oppress us. Afterwards when the Constitution was forme ‘was not thought advisa- ble to change that designation. Under that the war had been carried onto a successful termination, but it was not a national name, notwithstanding. In process of time, the convenience, the necessity of language, | might say, has induced the use of the word America to a great extent, to represent the country, and by conse- quence, of the adjective “American,” to represent its in- habitants and productions generally. But notwithstand- the word is not invariably used in that sense, the time the continent still retains the same de- ‘signation, so that whenever the continent is referred, to or its productions—its discovery—its mountains, rivers, lakes—all are designated asthe American mountains, lakes, rivers, and so on. Now, sir, this confusion has led toavery general inquiry whether or not some means could be devised of obviating it, and it was in the hope that something of that kind might be done that this move- ment w riginated. It arose with the wish and inten- tion to make the word “America” truly a national name, as distinct from the continental name, with the hope that by some means or other the public sense of this people might be so brought out, that hereafter we might use the word America in a national sense only, and never ina continental sense. Whether this were a vain hope time will show. But that it was made deliberately, and persevered in, we have abundant evidence. So long ago 4s 1842, one of us attempted to draw attention to the sub- fectbye paper published in a journal of great circu- ation and distinction at the time, from which, with your leave, I will read an extract. Tho object of the writer was, after showing the confusion that natu- rally resulted from the use of the word in two senses, to bring out an Sxpression of the people in favor of nation- alizing the word “ America.” (Mr. F. then read the ex- tract from the Democratic Review, Nov. 1842.) Now the specific wish was to give the name of Columbia to the continent, and it was proposed to do tvo by introducing it into school-books and maps, and the opinion expressed that from our national pre-eminence, the name if adopted by us, might be adopted by the people south of us, and then by the rest of the world, and instances were given when similar changes had ‘been thus made. For in- stance, the great continent in the Southern Ocean, called “Australia,” had been long known as New Holland. The change was produced by British geographers. Some man began it—it got into school-books, and at last was adopted by acts of Parliament and by the world. That is the way all’such changes begun, and that isthe way they generally end. en this motion was mado in the'Historical Society, with the view of getting up some more formal sanction to some such movement as that, the committee went to work in earnest to sce if it could bedone. It is due to them to say, that they were sed by declarations represented as universal, that it utterly impracticable to change the name of the continent—that we might give ourselves whatsoever name we pleased ; but that 16 give a name to others, and effect the language of other nations, was a thing not to be dreamed of by one in his senses. To show how strong was this feeling. I will give an illustration from one of the magazines. The writer, after comparing these two plans, says— We give our vote for Apalachia—first, because itis distinctive. America is not, and cannot be made so. We may legislate as much as’ we please, but it is no name, properly so called, unless we sould take it away from other regions. South America is so, and will be s0.” If there is any force in that reasoning, what is the conse- quence? Nothing but that the Committee should recom- mend a name for the country itself, I need not say whether the Committee was operated on by these objec- tions. For one, I maintain that we can change the name ofthe continent. That is the Histone of the movement of this society, Let us go back from this and look at the state of the case now that the report has been made. It is to be disposed of by the society. Before it be, let us go back and consider the state of the case. How does it stand? Of all the nations of the earth,the United States of America is the only one at this moment that cannot point to one word to designate its nationality. France—Eng- land—Scotland—Ireland—Belgium—-Netherlands—Den- mark—Sweden—Norway—Russia—Poland— (bythe way the only thing that kept that people together was that na- tional appellation—that one word was a stronger bond of union than anything else)—Austria—Switzerland— Spain—Portugal—every nation has its own name. We have not. (A long pause, Mr. F. being apparently deep- ly affectod, whilst Mr. Hoffman blew his nose three times in sympathy). That is to say, we have no national name, unless you assumo that the word “ America” is the na- tional name of this country. Now, under these circum- stances, what ought we to do? (Another long pause, Ought we, as some will have it, to rest contente that we are the principal and strongest people on this continent—that we are the Americans par excellence, to use the language of some gentleman, and that, therefore, that it isquite sufficient for us? That's begging the whole question. It is assuming that a national name is of no consequence so long as you can by any deserip i designate the people or the country. What is a natio name? (Profound sensation.) It is one word signi a country, and nothing else. If that’s not the definition, I know of none. Now, I say that “America” does not ignify this country. Let me give an instance which will prove it. Is there a single inhabitant of this country in Montreal, in speaking of returning to this country, would say he was going to America } Not one. But if the case were this that America was the name of the continent and of the country, in the same sense that ‘New York” isthe name of the city and the State; what would be the consequence ? Confusion, certainly, just as we see is the case in this city from its name béing the same as that of the State, and which ought to be changed —yes, and [hepe it will be changed—(with emphasis— another sympathetic sensation in the “Committee.”) But tenfold multiplied is this confusion when we come to the case of the continent. Now, how great that is I will take occasion to show by reference to some books taken from your library. And Ido this, not that it appears to me matter of the least doubt, for the idea that America is the name of this country is an idea which I would have deemed not to be entertained for a moment by any edu- cated man, had I not heard it repeated so often during this discussion. Here is a catalogue of the library of Congress. Here isa head of “American newspapers;” 7 vit might be impossible to obtain. In that view a specific geographical name for this country is dispensable. pes Should it be found? It should be found in some of those great natural features, the eternal works of the Almighty. which man cannot remove or change, and which belong tothe whole country. It must be sought in our mountains, or our lakes, or our rivers. If we look there, we find one, and only one, sufticiently national and unappropriated, the Alleganian or Apala- chiap chain of mountains, that vast chain which sees on its eastern declivities the States of the Atlantic, an¢ adow westward to the Father of Rivers. The C! or Rocky Mountains, our only other great range. are too little familiar to us. No one of the northern lakes national enough. And our only national river, with its t futaries, has already given name to six of our States, Mi Mi i, Tenner Ohio and 11] Now, we two alternati We leave you to judge between them. We only put that according to the information we receive, it is deem- ed impracticable to change the name of the continent. It may not be our opinien. "It is not mine. I doubt if itbe that of the other members of the committee. But admit- jection, and in that view sought for the best reference to that | intain that the word “ Alleghania” is most significant and appropriate. It is not from the notion t e Alle- ghania Indians necessarily, or did, in fact, cover the whole of this part of the country; but is from the blended notion, if| may so term it, of that immense chain of mountains which pervades the continent, and which, whether it got its name from the tribe, or gave the name to it, is perfectly immaterial. ‘There ‘wai dians, now extinet—more ancient than any: left few traces of their existence, but these very remark- able, consisting of mound: Hines over the country, and two remarkabls word: leghania” and“ Apalac! —original words, which, as I am informed by Mr. Gi tin, cannot be t: lated by any Indian dialect now known—a case 5i to that presented in England, where the onl; of the langu: of the original hativesof the island are t highest peaks of the mountains of Wales. But that is enough with re- ard to the Indians. Now, gentlemen may cavil about the word—that it is not a sonorous word—that a better can be got. That may be. So far as we can discover, it is the most significant of all words to designate this por- tion of the country. I feel the full force of the eniections that it does not designate the portion beyond the Rocky Mountains. But I say that it does designate the greatest portion of our territorial limits, and whether it adopted or not, it certainly may be @ very approp designation in works of science, to be used for this par- ticular portion of the country, You may, if you like, take the other alternative, and do nothing. You may take that which we have recommended. We would be apPy, to see the society adopt the resolution, that “America” is the distinctive national name of this country, and that geographers and others be recommended to wae the word “Columbia” to designate the continent. But if the so- ciety be not prepared now, for that, we ask if it be not of some consequence to hav ial designation for this portion of the continent, so, whether any bet- ter one than “Alleghania’’ can be found? We commit this matter, then, to the better judgment of the society. If that bigs Sra ‘be entirely in favor of the word ‘‘Amer- ica,” we shall be. very happy to concur. Or, if the soctety prefer, to take no action, we are equally agreeable. Wosask is, soogpt the “report”—discharge the committee —and resolve that you neither adopt nor reject the pro- position, but leave the whole subject to the future action of the people. Mr, Freup then resumed his seat. W. B. Lawrence, Esq., then addressed the Society. He said : I had determined to take no part in t! cus sion, and my hesitation in rising to addross you was greatly enhanced by the certainty that any remarks | jay make must nécessarily, after the very learned and elaborate statement made Atos Chairman of the Com- mitteo, entirely disappoint the expectations of those who probably expect at least to hear that which is considered the popular side, sustained with equal force. After hear- ing the letters and replies returned to the communica- tion of the Society, and looking at the form in which that communication went before the world, giving it a sort of semi-official aspect, I did not feel that I could with justice to myself, either as an American—a title which I hope always to retain, or asa member of this Society, give a silent vote on this question. And since the last meeting I have prepared some resolutions, expressing my own views on the subject, and what, as far as 1 can gather, are the views of a large majority of the Society, as well as of the people of country at large. Before offering these resolutions, however, I beg to premise that I take for granted that no person here present will suppose! that any remarks made in these resolutions are intended in the slightest degree to be disrespectful either to the learned jurist, the chairman of the Committee, or to his associates who haye acquired reputation and added greatly to the honor of American literature. I am very sure that the Society is under reat obligations to them, not only for the able manner in which they have presented their views, but also from the circumstance that public attention in every part of the United States has thus been directed to this society, showing that a very high estimate is placed on every- thing that emanates ‘from the New York Historical So- ciety. (Murmurs of satisfaction and applause.) It ap- pears to me on examining this report, that there are three points which it is important to take into consideration— that itis necessary for us first to decide whether or not wo have a national name—whether it be a suitable one—and, thirdly, if we are now to go in quest of a new name—if we are to be baptized for the first time, whether the sug- gestion of the Committee is one worthy of adoption. i shall not examine these matters in detail, aware that se- veral gentlemen are present who are much more compe- tent than myself to discuss this subject. I shall there- fore make but a few cursory remarks on these matters, taking up the last point first. I would ask this society whether they are prepared to say that the term Allegha- nia, giving it the most extensive range of which it is ca- able, is oo-extensive with the United States of America? will not enter into any consideration of the point whether it is likely to be confounded with other terms by the untutored péople of Europe, for whoso especial benefit and relief this change is, | understand, chiefly in- tended. A new territory—a new empire has grown up in Africa to which the designation of “ Algeria” has been given, and if there be any apprehension of our be- ing confounded with the Patagonians, is there not greater danger, if we assume tho name of “ Alleghania,” of our being confounded with the mongrel French, who plant themselves in Africa? (Laughter) But this is matter of little importance. It seems to me, that in this mat- ter, the learned jurist, while pgs the works of that distinguished author from whom the idea first emanated, has not been somewhat carried away by his i tion—whether he has not slept with Rip Van Wii and adopted a designation which half a century ago might have been well enough, but which is now really no characteristic designation at all ? (a laugh.) In- deed, at that time, so far from embracing the whole range of the Alleghany mountains dividing that territory, the waters of which flow on one side into the Atlantic, and on the other into the Mississippi, our empire was con- fined to a narrow slip comparatively on this side. Since: then the country has made immenss_ strides, not only by territory acquired by convention or by: treaty, but by the progress of emigration and civilizatior nd without having any reference at this moment to what we ac- quired by the Louisiana treaty, or referring to any ques- tion which ought not to be introduced into such & socie- ty,as to the propriety of certain measures adopted by the last Congress—(sensation)—still we know as an historical fact, that our territory has extended over a large portion even of that cbuntry lying on the Gulf of Mexico. We know also that even at the time of the Declaration of In- dependence, our rights extended to the Pacific Ocean. If we go back to the charters granted by the Charleses and Jameses we will find that the chartered provinces extend- ed to the Pacific. Most assuredly there is not one that would be ing to give color to the report of the ci devant government paper some time since, that this society had been bought up by British gold, and operated on by Sir Robert Peel,to strengthen his claims to the Oregon.— (Laughter.) But | know from my former reminiscences that one of the strongest claims pressed by our nego- issouri, and under it are newspapers published in Spanishi in the Island of Cuba. Now, are they or are they not “Ameri- can newspapers?” If they are American, that term does not necessarily designate the people of this couutry or what exists here. And if not, I have proved my case. Let us go a little further. Here is * Murray’s Encyclopedia of Geography ;” a part of it is devoted to “ America,” running through nearly 600 pages, of which the United States have about two, the rest being devoted to British, Spa i and I don’t know what else. Hei quities,” by D. W. Bradford, anda book of high author Antiquities or not? By loo! see at once that he was not thinking of any thing but the antiquities of the whole continent,from Cape Horn to the Arctic Sea. Here, also, is a catalogue of the “ Loganian Library ;” where it is I don’t know. [A Memnen— delphia] Under the head of “ American Histories,” one ofthe books first’ enumerated, is a work devoted to the Indian tribes. In the Democratic Review, in five articles merican” productions, there is no sort of reference to the United States. Now,they tell us that in foreign newspapers America” is used to signify this country. Here is the official newspaper of Prussia, and in it you will always find the United Stateageferred to as the United States of North America, Ate we Noi Americans or Americans? Is North America our tional name, or America ? How is it amongst oursel Here is the protest of the Ma: ish relation to resolutions passed by that of South Carolina. It begins—“ We address the States of the North Amori- can Federal Union.” Was that right or wrong? Malte Brun devotes his fifth volume enti but not one-tenth of it relates to thi ville wrote a book on this countr definite is the language of De Tocqueville. In his first volume, page 350—it’s not here—this is the second vo- lume—but T meant to refer to a passage, in which he en- deavors to explain something peculiarly relating to our- selves, and in ithe uses the expre: “ Anglo-Ameri: can,” and no other as designating this part of America. Bancroft is deservedly one of the most regarded of our historians, and uniformly, throughout all his volumes the word “America” is scarcely ever used in a national “American” the adjective,occurs often, but “Ame: reely ever. In his 3d volume, in the chapter on American races and American Indians, the word is used a dozen times in a page, and never in reference to any- thing that is confined within the limits of this country. Prescott is the author, of all oth ost guarded in the use of the word. “New World” ‘is generally the ex- pression used by him to designate the continent. The word America rarely escapes him, except when quotin from Humboldt, or some other authority. What shal’ we do? (Sensation.) Ix it desirable to do anything?— (Mr, Hoffman adjusted his spectacles with an air of great determination.) | take it for granted that every one will admit that if any thing can be done, something ought to be done. Anational name, all, | suppose, should agree, is desirable. Either of these plans are before us—the continent and the country have now a common language --the same name—you must either appropriate the name of America and give the continent some other designa- tion, or leave the continent its present designation, and’ give some specific name to this portion of the country, Now, the report presents both of these alternatives. At page five, the committee say— “Itwould be a memorable instance of the justice, with which Time rewards true greatness, if, after the lapse of society Are they ‘American® at the Pook, you will tiators was that our right to the Oregon was founded on these colonial grants—grants by which the British gov- ernment are forever estopped from denying our right to that territory. And if a name is so important as it is considered by the learned Committee, may not the very change of name proposed be looked upon as a confession that these rights, which we have assumed ever since the adoption of the Constitution, are not real—that they may thus be invalidated by our own action? In sucha mo- ingle straw may turn the force of ubmitted to. the considera- a nego! »_ especially tion and decision of an un important that every part of the that the savans of the country, at should do nothing to invalidate the ‘territorial cl our country. That is sufficient to show me that “ All ghania” is not a proper term. To say nothing of tl rospective claims which America must hai large portion of the country growing out of t course of events and the superiority of that Anglo-Saxon race,which always scems to be destined t ferior races, which has at all events the title to do so, that the first European settlers of this con- tinent had to possess itagainst the aborigines. I do not know what may hereafter happen, but I know tha‘ most important island lying in the Gulf of Mexico, which every one must feel ce and must belong to United States, has been the subject of the greatest pos ble apprehension, lest it should fall into the possession of some of the most powerful nations of Europe. In the hands of Spain there is little danger, but possessed by France or England, the danger would be ef the most im- minent character, and one c tion would be looked on Now, I would ask the society, supposin, States possessed, as it undoubtedly will be, of Cul whether any min, looking, at our country under circumstances, could consider this name of Allegh a designation descriptive of the country? I state these things not with the view of discussing them fas « po- litician. 1 has “happened "historically, and what m ly follow the present con dition of thiny @ sun will rise to-morrow. In ch a state of things is it wise or expedient in this coun- to place itself in opposition to the current of event and to the universal sentiment of the people of this coun: tryf? (Applause, But it has been suggested, and 1 trust the learned Chairman the Committee will par- don in commenting upon hat even when Rome her armies were d the greater portion of Ei 4 still designated led “Roman”-—her fleets w ” Buthere is seen the happy distinction be- and all other republics that have existed be- fore our time; and it is that consideration which me that we have now got the name of all othe most emphatically expresses our condition our condition—aiid which we can never 6 the worse. Rome, however, extended her empire—it was still central Roman power that governed. Not so with this country. We, by a happy union of the federa- tive and representative system, can go on extending our- selven almost indefinitely, without depriving the most dis- tant citizen of the benefits and advantages of self-goyern- ment. But that is a system founded upon entire and per- fect equality—an equality which never fora moment should suffer that even the title of this confederacy should be drawn from any particular secti The people of Oregon—of Cuba—of Te: fornia, when they become united in. this great con. federacy, are willing to be citizens of the United States three centuries, during which the old’ world had acqui- esced in the wrong to Columbus, the first great empire established in the New World, which his genius and dar- ing laid open to the Old, should illustrate its first centu- ry of dominion by restoring his name to the hemisphere, We wish it were reserved to this country to do itself and Columbus justice, by an act so sublime. And we do not despair of yet seeing his name borne by the southern con- tinent, ax distinguished from: the northern, while the lat- tor retains the name of America. But a change of the name of the continent would require the concurrence of other | if any confusion naturally grew out of the use of the pre: —they expect to be ¢ f the United States—they will be proud to be citizens of the United States, But how long would we retain their allegiance if they were to bo ealfed citizens of New England, or citizens of "“Al- leghania ?” If you apply to them any appellation, how- ever extensive, which is different from that designatory of the whole country, how can you blend them all ina state and feeling of equality ? As it regards the question of expediency, Thaye had some little occasion, in the course of my own life, to be placed in situations’ where, ent designation of the country, I shou! But I have seen no auch confusion, and I believe the e perience of the gentlemam beside me (General ‘Tal madge) will confirm mine. Americans who co the United States, are emphatically Americans, individual, unless, ened some untutored person would confound them with the people of Hayti, and believe all Americans to be black because there are Africans in this The “American minister”—the “Peruvian the titles are quite distinct, and there is no confusion. The title “United States of America,” is one roudly distinctive. Inthe most solemn manner in the “onstitution, we have designated ourselves as the “peo: ple of the United States of America,” for more than two- thirds of a century, we have maintained this title in an honorable manner, amongst the nations of the earth. ‘To change that glorious name would be suicidal. We should then cease to be the people under whom Washington conquered. Indeed, I take it for ited, that no man, with any cherished associations of his revolutionary cestry, would, for any consideration, change this name. I now face a gentleman (Mr. John Jay) who has an hon- orable name. Wot be willing to have it recorded that his ancestor was the first Chief Justice of “Alleg! nia,” and not of the United States of America ? (Applause.) Mr. Lawaence then moved to strike out the resolutions proposed by the committee, and to insert others which he proposed embodying the remarks just reported. Rev. Mr. Mason.—I would’ be very sorry if we were diverted from the original issue by any new resolutions. The issue is presented with | Bers precision in the resolutions of the committee, and let the vote be taken on that. A division was here called for on Mr. Lawrence's reso- lutions, The Prrsipent explained the point of order. Mr. Mason asked for a more perfect understanding of the order. Mr. Puitie Hone—I beg your pardon—what is the question ? ‘The Pursipent again stated it. i Mr. Honr—I hope Mr. Lawrence’s motion willbe laid onthe table. Let the vote be taken on the original ques- tion. —Why, by adopting Mr. Lawrence's motion fhe original resolutions in the most emphatic manner possible. (Applause ) A Mr ‘What is the question ! (A laugh.) ANoTHE! awrence’s motion only goes to strike out. Dr. MattHews—Is that the whole motion ? Mr. Firup—Ye Mn. Honez—By adopting Mr. Lawrence's motion, we only postpone judgment. But I wish the questien decided at once and forever. I glory in the name of an American citizen, and I don’t want my birthright taken aw: [; move that the resolutions lie on the table. (Some con- fusion.) Mn. Cnanues F, Horrman—There is a great deal of misapprehension about this matter, We don’t pretend to give a new name to the country, but we wish simply to sug est to the natural historian, to the geographer, and to the man of science, a designation for the country that will obviate the confusion that now exists. Without in- spect to any one, I beg to offer a series tions that, in my opinion, will expose the misap- prehension that exists. ‘They are th 1. Resolved, That though a well defined nomenclature may be important in every branch of physical science, mere territorial nomenclature is not of suffiient conse- e in geography, history and general literature, to claim the serious attention of thi iety. (Laughter.) 2. Resolved, That the word “ American,” as app ied by act of Congress to the newspapers of the United States and the newspapers of Cuba (ree ‘Congressional catalogue of American bewspepers, Lib. N. Y. Hist. Soc.) and as used in works of Natural History, for the indigenious jaloaerd alike of Mexico, New Jersey and Labrador, joes not lead to any inconvenience of any moment, in either literature or science or commercial statistics. 3, Resolved, That the term “ Alleghanian System ” as applied by the eminent geographer, Balbi, (Abrige de Goographle, pp. 951, 952) to the highlands of this coun- try, from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to that of Mexico, is not considered by this society as an appropriate territo rial term for either the mountains or the valleys of this country. 4, Resolved, That the recommendation of the word Alleghania, or any other term intended to embrace ge- nerically the valleys and plains as well as mountai this cbuntry, and used by writers in the same manner as the phrase ngland is now applied to a portion of our territory, is a useless suggestion and meets with no favor from this society. (Laughter and applause.) Mr. Hone—I would move that these resolutions also lie on the table, unless they be extended by the author into two duodecimo volumes, so that we may have the pleasure of reading another delightful book from that quarter (Laugh.) Mr. Cuauncry made a few pertinent remarke against the resolutions of tho Committee. Mr. Mason asked again what was the question? The Presipent again stated it. Mr. Hows wished the resolutions of M. Lawrence to lie onthe table. Idon’t want to maim this child—1 want to kill it right off. (Laughter and applause.) Mr. Dusr—I want some light on the point of order. Professor McVicxar moved that the whole matter be pestpaned till the regular meeting of the Society in No- vember. Courtesy to those whose opinion had been ask- ed, recommended that course. Judge Joxns—I regret exceedingly that the opinions of any societies or individuals were solicited. However we have now a duty to perform by correcting as far as possible the evil’that has been done. (Applause.) Let us get rid of the whole thing at once. I am opposed to any postponement. Gen. Tattmapce—I was very sorry that other and im- material business prevented us from disposing of this matter at the last meeting. I therefore hope it will be disposed of now. I consider the project of changing the name of this country as most ridiculous and absurd. What, to change the name of our country—our baptismal name—to change the name of the United States of Ameri- ca, for which Washington fought—to surrender that glorious name for the ignominious name of the driest river in our land, or the most barren mountain in the whole count: nd applause) The name we naw have ingularly happy. If we change it, we ite “Ichabod” on our walls, and ted. But I don’t wish to fall say that the glory has do} into prolixity of amplication (a laugh) and therefore 1 inexpedient to hold hope it will be resolved that it is this matter under discussion. Mr. Joux Jay was about rising when the last speaker got the floor, forthe purpose of correcting the venerable ist who spoke a few minutes before. In expressii regret that the opinion of others had been solicited, he seemed to cast some reflection on the Secretary. Judge Joxxs—Oh! no. It was imposed uponyou as a duty—I regretted that it was. Mr. Jay then read the resolution authorizing the Sec- retary to send copies of the Report of the Committee to the societies with which they were in corre A Mrnnen.—When was that resolution passed ? cr¥Tary.—On the first of April. A Mraaxn.—A most appropriate day ! (Loud laugter.) luc to those societies that have been addressed to await their replies. Allow me also to remark, that in my judgment the committee are by no means deserving ofcensure. The idea of changing the name ofthe country is not nece: aey an unpatriotic idea. cabin ek il. letter, that he should be glad the name of “Washington” was given to the country. Mr. Van Buren also treated the idea with respect. “1 hope that the report will lie on the table. ir, Mason unfortunately again forgot the order, and asked to know what i Mr. thou; ry in soliciting the opinions of the societies. Mr. B. Ff. Burien (the mover of the resolution on which the Secretary acted) made some remarks, and showed conclusively that the Secretary had acted strict- ly in accordance with the direction of the society. Professor Mc Vickan’s motion was then put and Mr.F. Dx Prvster then moved that the committee be digchargod, and the subject indefinitely postponed. Dr. Mattwews wished to wash his hands of the whole matter, and would, therefore, have preferred the vote being taken on the original resolutions. But if Mr. Law- rence’s motion was equivalent to a negative on the reso- lutions of the committee, he would vote for it. After an animated, but not remarkably important dis- cussion on tho point of order, which the President deci- ded by reference to ‘‘ Jefferson's Manual,” the question was taken on Mr. De Pe: r’s motion. The Pursipent—It seems to be carred. Mr. Duer—I hope a division will be called for—1 hope the resolution will be withdrawn. Mr. Hore—I hope the resolution will be withdrawn. I want to put this thing down in the most emphatic man- ner. (Applause.) Mr Dw Peystea—I withdraw the motion then. (Ap- plause.) Prxsioent—The question now ison Mr. Lawrence's motion to strike out. ‘The question was put and carried. Parstorxt—The question now is on inserting the mat- ter proposed by Mr. Lawrence. Mr. be Paverxa——Then I renew my motion of postpo- ning the whole matter. The question was put on the inserting the matter pro- posed by Mr. Lawrence. It was lost. Parstpent—The question now is on the original reso- lutions of the committee. (Laughter.) Dr. Di A Me uen—Yor ! Anoturn—No! Axotnen—Yes ! Parsipext—Gentlomen, order if you please. The ques- tion is on the adoption or rejection of the original resolu- tions of the committee. ‘The question was then put and the resolutions of the committee were unanimously negatived. Twenty Vorces—“Adjourn !” “Adjourn !” The meeting was then adjourned, and the learned savans hurried up stairs to the sandwiches and coffee. ‘Thus ended the great, philosophical, learned, exciting, immortal debate of the savans of the New York Historica! Society. Oh! would some power the giftie gie us, To see oursels as ithers see us! Tne Parx.—There was a capital house last night, This is the third week of the “Bohemian Girl,” but its popularity is as fresh as ever. There was a great many beautiful and elegantly dressed ladies in the boxes last night. The house was well ventilated too, and was very cool and comfortable. To-mor- row night Mrs. Seguin has her benefit. New Bowery Tuearre.—An excellent house, and the performances went off with great spirit. Plenty of fan here, and cheap but nothing “nasty.” ‘Tryon is on the high way to fortune. Great Rise iw vue Uren Mississivpt.—We learn from the officers of the steamer War Engle, in last from Galena, which place she left on Satu 3d inst, the steamer Otter had j 4 from St rs, and reported this Mississippi higher at that p than it it had been for tw uty y x. ‘The river was rising fast at Galena when the W. KE. The next boat down will probably bring some particula yi ¢ Era, May 6. Frurr.—The heavy frost on the night of the 7th inst., completed the deatraotion of fruit inthe Lake country pretty emnmaaty: In portions of our cit; of the fruit has escaped, but we learn the sweep in the country is clean.—Clevelar ferald, Fie} Amusements. Ermiorean Serenavers, Paumo’s Orera House. e success of these performers increases eve! night. They have, by the variety and superior excel- lence of ticir skill given @ feature to this species of amusern:nt thot has claimed, and successfully secured the public patronage. Every night’s performance is di- yersified with a variety of novel and amusing recreation, that from north to south have commanded the public pa- tronage. Burmese Superstition.—The tdol at Jugger- nant has two fine diamonds for eyes. No goldsmith is suffered toventer the Pagoda, one having stolen ote of these eye, be fag Iocked upvall night with the idol. Gouraud’s Frater Med tated Soap is more @ than diamonds, and of course ‘the Doetor allows no c! to enter his laboratory for fear of havine the veeret of his invention stolen. Dr. G.'s Italian Me- dicated Soap is the only article kaiown, w remove every vestige of Eruption, lotches, Sunburn, Sallowness, hele beautifully white: and ties fr the cuticle beautifully whit pa s Poudres Subtiles are equally renowned for their magi properties in instantaneously. eradicating su- air witho jury to the chase only at Dr. a Waker street, ri ysBeware Mdulent imitations ware of fraudulen 4 FELIX GOURAUD'S well. known de} ist store fom BA Caeayt the genuitne preparations. for the : way. toilette can only be had as ab'ove. ‘ on Le ‘ligdetphia; Jordan, 2 Milk street, Boston; Carlocon ke Core Lowells Myers, New’ Haven; Bul bull, Hartford; Peirce, wii 4 {yhany; Backus & Bull, Troy Ht Free Breit Aether ay An Enchanting Romance— Chis Day pub- lished and for sale by FE. WINCHESTER, 24. Ann st, price 12% cents, THE PRIME MINISTER, by .eiurich Zschok- ke—one of the best works of this popular autho.” being a story from real life which rivals the Arabian Knights 1% the interest of ita amnusing adveutures, met with {a the progress .°f a baker's y intice to the bureau of a. ime jnister. "Recently published, THE WANDERING JEW, “Ql: L— Price $0 cents. Also, six numbers of vol 11, 6% cents each, 4. nts OF for will be suppli low’ count, addressed tone “Es WINCHESTER, Publisher The Alhamra, Just below Niblo’s.—The Ice: Creams made a this “Gtablishment would, be 2, luxury any where, but in such a palace as as been ity this Spring forthe New York publice they will’ be devoured! witha dow ‘Alhamra, a and e r opens for the summer this evening. It is indeed a superb place, and in all its embellishments, appointments, and ents far surpasses the Alhamra of last year. Instead of an awning, the interior is now covered with a dome roof and entirely en- closed, but with admirable facilities for perfect veatil New devices have been adapted to the fountain; the, wi covered with beautiful paintings; gallery saloon have been added to the former Cae +) 3 of stained glass windows encircle the great not least, we understand that the prompt 3 respectfit] attendance will be such as cannot fail to give the nigh- estaatis{nction.. ‘The city js Just now crowded with strangers, nd not one of them should leave without taking & peep (and. cream) at this maguificent establishment. Deafness of the most inveterate character SO A ee TL OUILAU D'S “neousite Drove ibaa apy molt ig meat B ypae a me tamara, FELIS OOUMAU DS (se A oe afflicted with Deafness will please remember this. the use [For the Newark Daily Vdvertiser.] The Ladicsand the Passaic. Newang, N. J., May, 1845. ed Committee of the Ladies of Newark who ir favorite ‘the Steamer, Passaic,” take this method to return th rere thauks to the Proprietors for the kindness and courtesy extended to them by her return to her old route, and the most beautiful and thorough improvements she has undergone; all of which are well calculate crease their pleasure and comforts, particularly a loon.” ‘The tasteful and elegant manner in which the same is fitted up ‘and adapted to their ease and convenience is well wor- thy the gentlemen to whose liberality aad atgantion they are in- debted for the same; and they trust that however great may have been the trouble and expense, ample reward may soon follow. With sentiments’ of high esteem, ‘We remain reanectfully yours, Mrs. WM. PHILLIPS, ANSE W Ara To Rosrat L. Stevens, Esq. ‘The undersig Rettloned fort [For the Newark Daily Advertiser.) ‘The Steamer Passaic. In reply toacommunication from the Committee of the La- dies of Newark, who petitioned fora return of their favorite. steamer, in which they express their thanks tothe proprietors. for the Paoreness that their boat has unde: signed feels bound to acknowledge the great him to know that the alterations that have. taken place creased their comfort and met. with their entire approval, and would add that nothing but urgent necessity in the first place compelled her withdrawal for s season from a route for which she ts so well adapted, andon which it is intended er she should remain permanently. Yours ronpectfally To Mrs. We. Puinuirs, “ Joun Sepewick, 8. Gantuwatte. New York, May 12, 1845. oh Inflammation of the Brain ” flushed countenance, redness of the eyes, intolerance of light, di sleep, watchfulness, headache, delirium, and other -ssiug complaints. 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Oldridge’s Balm of Columbia, at 67 Walker street, first store Fnom Broadway. Medical Notice.The Advertisements of the New York College of Medicine and Pharmacy, established for the Suppression of Quackery, in the eure of all diseases, will hereafter appear on. the fourth page, aud lest eoluma of this paper. 3. Ah M. D. vo O fice and Consulting Rooms of the College, 9 Nassau All Philadelphia Subscriptions to the Herald mast be-paid tothe only authorized Agents, Zieber & Co, 3, Ledger Building, Third street, near Chestnut. Terms—75 cents a'month, inclnding the Sunday paper; or 69 cents without it; de- (ivered free of cherie, In any pert of Philadephia, "Single copies jor sale as above, aly at 1 o’clock—Price 3 cents. The WEEKLY HERALD fs also for sule every Saturday ing i 634 ceats, or $3 per annum, delivered in any part roe . “7 All the new and’ cheap’ Publications, for sale at their es- tablfshment, as soon as issued wholesele and retail. ‘With the exception of’ one paper, the Herald” is read as paper, published in Ivertsers. Advertisements mpc) pevtiaeey in Philadelphia, as an’ e " i u Den Zane at half-past 4 0’clock, will boca? + city, affording a valuable medium to lerald MONEY MARKET. ‘Wednesday, May 14—6 P. M. ‘There was a slight improvement in stocks te-day—Sto- nington improved } per cent; Norwich and Worcester, 1}; East Boston, }; Morris Canal, ; Erie Railroad, }; Read- ing, }; Farmers’ Loan, 1; Pennsylvania 6’s, }; Canton, 1}; Housatonic, j; Long Island, 1; United States Bank, }; Kentucky 6's, }; Ohio 6's, J. The active demand for sterling bills of exchange has stiffened prices. We quote prime bills on London at 9} a9} per cent premium, Sales principally at the first named rate.’ On Paris we quote 6f.26.; Amsterdam, 39} 40; Bremem, 79; Hamburg, 35} a 35}. Itis surprising that sterling exchange keeps so high. The supply of good Southern bills is large, but those making remit- tances feel little inclined to take them; preferring at a little better price better bills. The amount of tolls received on tho North Branch Ca- nal, atthe Collector's Office in Berwick, Pa., for the month ending April 30th, 1845, amounted to $0,192 82, showing an increase of $2,373 45 over the receipts of last year for the same period. The amount of coal cleared during the same time, was 11,003 tons. The Senate of this State has passed the law appropri. ating $172,000 to the public works, ‘The appropriation authorised by this act, is for the preservation and im. provement of nearly every public work in the State. The receipts of tolls at Tide Water, from the Canals of this State, for the first 23 days of navigation this season, compared with the first 20 days of navigation last, have fallon off. The total amount received from the com. mencement of navigation to the 8th of May each year, have been as follows : Caat, Touus—Srate of New Youx. 1844. Ps 20 days. 23 days. Onall the canals, .....-. 006 es. «$8 it $346,407 At Albany ond Troy (on up freight). . .123,490 115,850 Atall other offices on downdo...... Tho daily average of the recoipts in each year for the time stated, is as follows On all the canals... Onup freight... .. 51: + «$16,190 $15,079 6,174 5,087 Ondown freight. 66.66... e cee ee + 10,016 10,042 Showing a decreaso for the 23 days of $1,137 per day» on merchandise, or up freight, and an increase of $26 per day on down freight. It is stated that about twenty banks will be organised in Ohio under the new banking law of that State, Seve ral are to be established at Cincinnati, Dayton, Colum- bus, Cleveland, Steubenville, &e. The capital of these bauks will amount to about two millions of dollars, the whole of which has beon taken by citizens of Ohio, and it is stated will be paid in gold and silver, The Bank Commissioners met at Columbus on the 6th inst., when the following applications were made and filed :-— Br. State Bk at Cincinnati Indep’nt Bk at Dayton “ “ “ a iy be Painesville Tudependent “ Cineinnati “ Warren. ‘The Branch State Bank at Cincinnati has been formed by the stockholders of the old franklin Bank, and will have a capital of $170,000, This is but the beginning of an extension of the banking operations of Ohio Banks.— At present all goes on swimmingly—the people are pleased with the idea of having so many new banks of theirown, and the mania will spread over the State, wntil the movement becomes so inflated that an ex- plosion must take place, There must be a vent some- where. We annex a table, giving the quantity of certain arti- ticles imported into the port for the first four months of the past year, showing the increase and decreaso in the imports this season compargd with last. The aggregate degrease is larger’ ‘the aggrogato increase, but it is our improssion that there has not been so great q de