The New York Herald Newspaper, May 25, 1845, Page 2

NEW “YORK HERALD. New York, Sunday, May 25, 1845. ‘The Mission to Englar takes, One of the obseure echoes of the highly respecta- blo government organ at Washington, conducted by Mr. Ritehie—an echo with a few hundreds circula- tion somewhere in this region, endeavors to give itself airs in relation to the statements and remarks that we have made touching the special mission to England, in connection with the names of Mr. Cal- houn and Mr. Van Buren, Thia echo of a few hun- dred voices or circulation calls our article on this sub ect, ‘random statements and speculations.” We have already stated, and repeat the statement in the face of the government editor, and dare him to pro- any contradiction’ from the President or the net, that whatever we have said relative to the or project of offering Mr. Calhoun a special ion to England was perfectly authentic in every ar. This project was before the President, »yght to his notice by mutual friends of Mr. Cal- houn and himself. It was considered by the Pre- d laid aside under the presumption and be- wat Mr. Buchanan felt himself suiliciently qua- Jified to conduct all the negotiations on the important questions between this country and England, with ikenham in this country. Wehave seen an on to this matter by the Charleston Mercury sorresponds with and confirms this view.— t journal expressly intimating that if Mr. Cal- sred the special mission with such in- ns as he could accept, in order that he might to do something for the country, no doubt he would forego his wish for retirement and again en- gage in public serv We also wish to correct the misstatement of the echo and the government organ in relation to a se- cond offer which was said to have been made to Colonel Elmore, on the subject of the ordinary mis- sion. A Southern journal, perfectly acquainted with the fact, made the statement that an agent of the government had been in search of Colonel Elmore, tor the purpose of pressing on him the acceptance of that mission. It may not have been, exactly, any thing else than a mere renewal of the offer, or a re- for a reconsideration of his refusal of the offer, but there ean be no doubt of the accuracy of the fact stated by the Southern journal. With respect to the elder and younger organs cf the government at Washington, and all their action, we would advise them not to waste too much pow- der at the present time. They are unly in the com- mencement of along and arduous struggle, with the elements of freedom and independence beginning to prevail in the newspaper press as well as in the ac- tion of parties. The old system of establishing party and personal organs, for any particular purpose, by cliques or individuals, is beginning to fall into popu- lar discredit. The power of such organs is becom- ine more and more circumscribed every day, and we think the last experiment of this kind will be tested in the election for printers by the next Con- gress. There are three democratic journals at hington—all of them candidates for public favor of them, probably, will be before the next rE ions will be tested relative to the independence e press—the propriety of establishing an officia) organ of the government—the necessity Yof mere party journals or party editors, and the capacity of the people and their representatives to judge for them- selves of all that concerns the newspaper press.— Many novel ideas are now agitating the public mind, and amongst them not the least novel and important is that of the independence of the press, and the ca- pacity of journals established by cliques or individu- als even although occupying high places in the gov- ernment. We know the great unpopularity which attached to that irresponsible cabal that existed around the avenues of the White House during the presidencics of General Jackson and Mr. Van Buren—called the Kitchen Cabinet. Public opinion in both parties has of late years been expressed so decidedly in opposi- tion to such a cabal, as to render it necessary to put n stop to the erection of any such an influence at the present time, or the organization of any such clique under the present administration. It is believed, liowever, by many that the history of the establish- ment of the Union presents something as much op- posed to the integrity of free government, the inde- pendence of a free press, and the independence of a free people, as did the history of any cabal or any malign influence that may have existed under any government, republican or monarchical.— This opinion is beginning to spread and grow stronger and stronger. in this part of the country; and although the Washington Union presents traits of character far more respectable, amiable and conciliating than did its predecessor, the ferocious Globe, yet its open and undisguised es- tablishment as the mouth-piece—the agent—the or- gan—the instrument of dictation of the government, and pot as the reflector of the opinions and senti- ments of the people, is so repugnant to the feelings of afree people, and so utterly opposed to every idea of a free press, that we need not wonder at the storm of indignation which is gathering. ‘This is to be the first great question for the next Congress of the United States, on its assembling in December. It is the question ofta dictatorial and hireling government press versus a free people and a {ree press. ac. Tre Mexican Government AND Senor ATocHa. A good deal of attention has been attracted to the case of Senor Atocha, on account of the treatment which he has received at the hands of the Mexican govern- ment. It appears that he has claims on that govern- ment to the amount of $200,000,which have been un- justly denied, and he himself forcibly driven from va Cruz. He has reported his case to Mr. Shan- non, our representative in Mexico, and also to our Government, There can be no doubt that the conduet of the Mexican government in this case is in direct violation of the treaty of 31. The motives probably have been that this Senor Atocha was a particular friend of Santa Anna. Buthe had no po- litieal connection with that personage, only a sort of encial or commercial.connection, The case is certainly one of great interest, and we shall watch its progress. Renicrovs Fanaticism anp Crericat MISTAKES, Many of our readers will recollect a story set afloat bya Rev. Dr. Beman, of Troy, at one of the re- cent religious anniversaries in this city, about a Miss Platt, who had received $1,500 trom a Catholic Bishop, to purchase her admission to the George- town Convent. The story was given quite in detail, and with a great deal of declamatery denunciation of Popery. It now appears that the whole statement wus a fabrication, from beginning to end. One of the Catholic organs comes out with a fuil exposure of the affair. This is, indeed,a melancholy case. But it is by no means a solitary instance of the ex- travagance and falsehood with which religious bi- sotry and sectarian animosity often lead even clergy- men. Country parsons often come up to this city to attend these meetings, and violate all truth and de- eency in their public addresses. Sprerr or THE Ac Tt 18 amusing to read the statements of the party journals in and out of Rhode Island relative to Dorr. One set of newspapers call hima felon, that deeeives nothing but the State prison ; another designates him as a patriot worthy of apalace. This is quite in the spirit of the age— all extremes—no moderation—no accuracy—no de- cency. Thejman who is to-day a “felon,” a villain, a raseal and a scoundrel, is to-morrow a petriot, a sant, and a hero. Democratic Mertives.—The democrats have already called meetings on the Convention business, ‘This is the commencement of the revolution. It * will be a very curious and interesting work to study pecches and resolations both of the demoerat: vad whigs. The whigs have not moved ver, bw teey Will be at werk immediately. Lauxcu ov raz Sreamnoat Onrgon.—Y morning at eleven o’clock, the launch of this boat took place from Sinith & Dimon’s yard, at the foot of Fourth street, East River, in the presence of an immense number of spectators, and we have never witnessed such a beautiful and successful debit of iny vessel, as was made by this steamer. The large ship yard was completely filled with people, and about four or five hundred must have been on board of her at the time she slid from the ways, which she did with remarkable ease and facility ; ind atthe moment of touching the water, which is generally such a trial for boats of her length, there was not the slightest symptom of her springing, or what is technically termed “hogging.” Not the slightest accident occurred during the morning, and every thing went off satisfactorily. She was after- wards towed round to the Novelty works at the foot of Eleventh street, where she is to receive her en- gines, which are ail ready for her, and the owners anticipate her being in readiness for her route by the middle of July, She is most thoroughly finished throughout, and her engines are every way built heavier than ordinary, She will have a 72 inch cylinder with 11 foot stroke ; her boilers will be 34 teet long, 9 feet of shelve, 11 feet front, and 6 feet length of furnace. Her water wheels will be 34 feet diameter, and 1 fect face of bucket ; her shafts and cranks will be of wrought iron; the shafts are 16 inch journals, and weigh 18000 lbs. each, and she is of 1100 tons burthen. This boat is to be com- manded by Capt. A. P. St. John, late of the Knick- erbocker, which she will resemble in her fitting up ; and in conjunction with the Neptune, is to be put on the Providence route. From her build and en- gines, it is anticipated that she will prove the fustest boat that has yet appeared in our waters. Tuearres.—The Park has been doing a tolerably good business during the last week. Anderson, however, has not had such full houses as during his last engagement. The public are probably getting tired of some of his characters, in which he has ap- peared so often. On Monday night, he plays Rich- ard the Third, which will doubdess attract a crowd. We have noticed that on the Opera nights at Castle Garden the Park audiences are thinner, and less brilliant than usual. Castle Garden now presents an astonishing exam- ple of what good management and energy can effect. For the last fifteen years attempts have been fruit- lessly made till now to draw tolerably decent com- panies to Castle Garden on the pleasant evenings.— The success of the present effort is perfect. The immense theatre is nightly filled with crowds.— From the most distant parts of the city the visiters come—the omnibusses are crowded—crowds fHock to the Battery—and as the weather becomes warmer the attendance will increase. Tryon is doing a wonderful business at the new Bowery Theatre. Crowds are nightly in attendance of those who formerly frequented the old Theatre. Mrs. Charles, cidevant Mra. Hamblin, is going to play “Lady Teazle” to-morrow night. Some of the spiteful people say that she can play that character capitally, as in former years she rehearsed it almost every night ia private. She is a capital actress, how- ever, and we should not be surprised if Hamblin himself were to go over to Tryon’s handsome thea- tre in order to see if sbe performs the character as well as she did formerly. Por.y Boprve.—The case of this unfortunate wo- man willbe argued, it is expected, before the Supreme Court to-morrow, or sometime in the course of the ensuing week. It was expected that she would have occasion to be present in court during the delivery of the argument in her case, but we have been assured that such is not the case. Castte Ganven.—This place affords a fine pro- menade during the day, and the view to be seen from the platform is most enchanting; in fact, for those who wish to take a pleasant promenade on Sunday, free from the excitement of the various ré- sorts near the city, this is a most delightful spot.— There is a concert of sacred music in the evening. Excurstons.—As the season is now fast approach- ing when the stove-dried, dust-smothered, and mud- begrimed inhabitants of old Gotham will seek fresher air and pleasanter paths, it may be useful to point out a few where they can enjoy themselves “to the top of their bent,” in the most rational, agreeable and convenient manner possible. The first on the list is Hoboken, where those who have not seen it since the last season will be sur- prised at the numerous alterations and improve- ments that have been made. The high embank- ment close to the ferry has been levelled—the road to the Elysium Fields widened and improved—the stagnant pools all drained off—several most beauti- ful buildings erected—the walk along the river side and paths to and beyond the Sybil’s cave widened and beautified—making the whole scene one of the most enchanting in the neighborhood of this city. Its proximity alone causes it to be thought little of, by those who would travel hundreds of miles to gaze upon scenes not half so interesting and romantic. We understand that the ae proprietors of these grounds have made such arrangements with the authorities of New Jersey, as to prevent any disturb- ance by the evil disposed who may visit them. So, rowdies, beware. Sey oa Then there is Staten Island, with its hills and dales, beautiful walks, fine scenery, delightful view of the Bay and the Narrows—vessels every de- aarieaiees and nation moving to fro on the waters. Jn this neighborhood are several splendid establish- ments, where visitors may enjoy themselves, fully combined with ease, elegance and economy. Among these are Clifton House and Blancard’s, Few of the summer retreats in this neighborhood surpass 1n attraction Fort Hamilton. | It is a delight- ful spot. The road along the margin of the Bay is picturesque in the extreme and is now in fine condi- tion, having been much improved since last year. A pretty little steamer goes regularly several times a day. The house is kept in elegant style by Mr. Alonzo Reed, and is rapidly filling up with families who desire a salubrious and pleasant retreat from the city during the hot season. The shady woods— the splendid panoramic view of the Bay and the Narrows—the frowning battlements of the fort—the fresh sea breezes—and last, not least, the excellent fare provided by the host, muke Fort Hamilton a | most attractive residence. Coney Island affords a pleasant trip. With its most beautiful beach for a ride of an hour or two, after which the lover of clams may enjoy himself to his heart’s content with the finest in the world. Bath House, between Coney Island and Fort Ha- milton, is most delightfully situated, and well worthy ofa visit. A fine beach fer bathing, with rural walks, and pleasant views in its immediate vicinity. At Rockaway, the care-worn and the invalid may enjoy the sea-breeze in perfection, away from the din and turmoil of this busy life. Glen Cove, on the Sound, East River, is a most delightful spot, where an hour’s enjoyment may be had, as well as at other places, Amost magnificent hotel has been erected at Morrisown N. J., by Wm. Gibbon, Esq., which is now occupied by Besar Noe and Crowell. The house is most beautifully furnished in every with conveniencies and facilities not to be su by any similar establishment within fifty miles of it. The g of this life are provided in abun- bance; the cwisine department fully attend- ed to by one of the ablest in the profession. Here there is every attention, pone and courtesy. This establishment is well worthy the notice of ami- lies, where they will soon find at home, On the Island here we have some most pleasant places, to which parties can be conveyed at a most Sn mig rate, or enjoy a pleasant ride or drive ereto. Burnham’s on the Bloomingdale road is a most agreeable resting-place. The house has been recent- ly enlarj repaired. A beautiful garden—a verdant lawn stretching down to the river—fine old trees—and mint-julaps of unsurpassed deliciousness emselves perfectly here await the visiter. . 4 Stryker’s Bay is another charming place. It isalso on the Bloomingdale road, mile or two beyond Burn- ham’s. Very picturesque, retired, and well-shaded. Just the place to lunch and then etroll through the woods which fringe the banks of the river. The Abbey isa very cool and invi proached by an avenue lined with noble old trees. At Prospect Hall, near Yorkville, formerly kept in mae 'yle by Nowlan, there isone of the mort delightful views to be had in this neighborhood, It isa very pleasant place, at which to rest for an hour ar quietly smoke a mild Havana. New Rochelle, another delightful spot, where the udmirer of ptseatorial enjoyment, may amply indulge oimself{; at the same Lime view the delightfa scenery around, inhale the cool refreshing breeze ; thus ifter a few hour’s enjoyment, feel, as it were, a new 4 oth, may cincts of Potter’s Field. ‘The whole of the medical arrangements reflect great credit on those concern- ed in them, also to their that in those offices where hu are at stake, mere party politics are not allowed to interfere. almost at a stand still. All the ol | part of this State have sold off their farms, and have jabs will euffice na the \< ere - la ne Sea eeajecnaetien vik The Hospitais at Bellevue and Blackwell’s Island, Lunatic Asylum, d&c. The different establishments utiderthe charge of the city Corporation, which are attached to the above places, constitute a most important item in the long list of city governances, and from the great number and variety of diseases that are there to be seen, form one of the most interesting spectacles to medical men that can be seen on this side of the Atlantic. The appointment of officers to fill the va- rious places in them, is in the gift of the Common Council. At the accession of the democrats at the late elec- tion, the usual system of decapitation has been fol- lowed out, and the whole of the medical charge has been placed under the hands of Dr. Hasbrouck,who, with his various assistants, manages all the different departments, and by a perfect systemization of the various classes of disease, sex, and age of the dif- ferent patients, the entire machinery o} the whole is kept in regular motion. At Bellevue Hngital they number. somewhere about three hundred patients, besides the inmates of the yan -in ward. It is a spacious and well ventilated establishment, and the utmost order und cleanliness is insisted on by Dr. Ayres and his assistants, under whose supervision this branch is placed. On Black- well’s Island there is a small pox hospital, which is now unfortunately filled ; a separate hospital for the female patients that are taken from among the pri- soners, and one for the males, both under the direc- tion of Dr. Trowbridge. There are at present about two hundred and fifty patients from among the eight hundred prisoners of both sexes and colors, that are on the Island. There is also a children’s hospital, for the reception of the little patienzs from the Lon, Island Farms. At the upper end of the Island, towards Hurlgate is situated the Lunatic Asy- Inm, which is a most noble and spacious building, under the direction of Dr. Stewart, who has at present’ three hundred and eighty patients under his charge. Among them are speci- mens of every kind of insanity, frem the harmless, unbecile idiot to the raving maniac. The ascenden- cy which Dr. Stewart has obtained over these unfor- tunates is really surprising; he appears to have them completely under control, and to. preserve that con- trol more by his moral persuasien than the brutal means that were formerly adopted towards these un-” fortunates in the old fashioned mad houses of the last centary. All these establishments are visited at stated periods during the week by Dr. Hasbrouck. To a refleeting mind, a visit to these scenes can- not failin producing serious thoughts. Here may be seen the wreck of genius, talent, and ability, that might have been of service to mankind, blasted by the effects of intemperence, and the unbribled li- cense afforded to strong passions. Again, there may be seen the faded remnants of beauty ‘and intel- ligence, that might have adorned the domestic cir- cle, but for one imprudent and fatal step, which, leading from bad to worse, finally has left the un- ha victim to perish in the prison hospital, and find an unknown and unhonored grave in the pre- Porvuan Lucrvres on Scrence anp Art, by Dr. Lardner—Part two, bearing this title has. aj peared.—These lectures, athhougty ‘on abstruse sub- ects, convey in a simple and clear style, divested of wehntale, a large amount of instruction. The atmosphere, the planets and comets, electricity, and weather almanacs, are the subjects treated of in the present number. Weacruy Crrrens op Parapetruia.—A com- plete list of the men who are worth money in that city, published by Zieber & Co., and for sale by Burgess, Stringer & Co., here. Corgtann’s Dicrionary of Practica Mrpicrys The Messrs. Harpers have just issued part 9 of this very useful work. It promises, when inished,to be an admirable treatise on the nature and treatment of diseases, and it should be regularly purchased, as the parts appear, the cost being only 50 cents each. Tue Conumpran Macazing, for June.—Two beau- tiful engravings embellish the number; in other re- spects it sustains well its fair reputation. This is woes may be termed an able number of this popular work. ‘Tue Episurcn Review.—The April number re- printed by Leonard Scott, 112 Fulton street, is re- ceived; as usual, replete with powerful articles. Poncn’s D’Orsay Porrrarrs —Burgess & String- er have furnished the mirth loving community with an edition of this small book, the engravings by Duval. Nothing from Punch requires commen- dation. History or THe Oregon Terriroy.—A full, true, and peceonbee account of this interest country has issued from the press of Wm, Taylor, 2 Astor House. Now is the time when such valuable infor- mation as this book contains should be sought with Po those who think so will do well to buy this book. Tue Nationa, Proresrant.—The Rev. C. Spar- ry, editor of this small affair, continues to pro- test in, it as loudly as ever. Willhis Reverence never tire % Tens’ Hisrory oF THE ConsuLate ann Em- rite.—The third part of Carey & Hart’s edition of this famous work has appeared. It will be comple- ted in 10 parts, 124 cents each—an incredibly low price; its circulation must be amazing. Penny Maaaztne.—A republication of the London Penny Magazine has been undertaken by J. 8, Red- fieldin handsome form. This work had a circula- tion unequalled wherever the English language is spoken; and although of the cheap school, the = est talent in England was employed upon it. We think its diffusion here will be a solid benefit to the enquiring public. 5 Theatricals, &o. The Winch emily, hage been given concerts du- ring the past week in Worcester, Mass. The Campanologians gave two entertainments in Syracuse on Thursday and Friday evenings last. Mr. Hudsonis lecturing on Shakspeare at Provi- dence. Mr.J.P. Adams is engaged at the Old Theatre, Bangor, Mr. Booth made his first app®arance at the Wal- nut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, om Friday evening, as Sir Giles Overreach, and was well received, Mr. and Mrs. Sloman appeared at the Arch street Theatre, last evening. Mad. Calvé took her benefit in New Orleans on the 15th inst. It was a bumper. ‘The “Bohemian Girl” is highly attractive in Philadelphia, Mad. Caradori Allen recently gave a mornin concert in London, Box tickets a guineaeach: Pit @ guinea. redecessors, and show Rumman life and suffering New Money Article—Wall Strect. Business in the stock market is jeteat reduced— stocks that were otfered lately, are bought up, and the holders evince no desire to put them up again. In this case capi- talists do not know how to invest their money—no Pennsylvania 6’s, Harlem, Norwich and Worcester, Long {sland. Vicksbu , or Canton’s are to be had. It gives us pleasure to learn, however, that there are inthe market a quantity of new fancy stocks, all alive too, which the brokers have been persuaded to ee for sale today. We annex a list of some of em :— Newfoundland Dogs—All sizes, and every length of tail—more wool than noise—webfooted, and ca- atleast how to take the tide at the ood. . Terriers—Excellent ratters, and expert in cat rae, but perfectly quiet among the bulls and ears. Bull Dogs—Several of these fine animals are trained to badgering, remarkable for length of jaw, and capacious chests—qualities that cannot fail to be prized by enlightened chapmen in Wall street. Blood eae Can scent the prey whatever way the wind blows—even with the gale on the larboard quarter; seldom or never found at a dis- count in pursuit. _ Canary Birds, in fine feather, of several colors— some of them dun (done) brown. Fighting Cocks, of all descriptions, that go on two ue reds, black reds, grey hackels, &c. Some them booted and spurred, and trimmed tor the pit. Among them are some very expert at the able Tuse of fighting on their backsides, with their heels up—a mode in which many a brave battle has been won. Others, famous at crowing. : _ Flying Squirrels, with strong barking propensi- ties, and fond of cracking nuts with kernals; chat- ter most amusingly, and hide, at pleasute among the leaves (of their books.) ie Fes aie Lea Monkeys.—Striking powers of imitation, also of invention; can turn somersets, climb cleverly, and cut all sorts of antics in modern style. Some of these animals walk upright on two legs wear enormous beards, and remarkable for grinning | and amusing women, and are actually members the Board of Brokers—Bible Society, and the Common Council. Aldermen and Ex-Aldermen.—These cannot be longer held, being unable to contain themselves— rather a drug in the market, and rated very low. This is a good chance for dealers in fancies. All these new stocks can be got at par, or under. Tue Mission or Asnnet Suitu.—The Hartford Times of the 23d instant, has the following paragraph relative to Mr. Ashbel Smith and the opinion of Pre- sident Jones on Annexation :— “We know not what Mr. Smith said in New York last fall, and recently, with regard to his views on annexa- Gon, but we do Kaow that he spente day or two in Hart- ford, before the steamer for Liverpool, and here, only two days before he sailed, told two gentlemen that City Ainteliigenco. Police Offico—May 23—Fortuer Panticutans oF tHe Great Rospeny—Axotner or tHe Burcians Annestep—Officer Martin, one of the most efficient mem- bers of the Police de} ont, arrested this morning J, Miller,alias English Bill, on suspiciah of being concerned in the robbery in College place. Upon searching him $87 and a silver watch were found on his person, identified as the property of Mr. Soren, Mr. Siartin also found a box concealed in a house in Elizabeth st, containing more of the stolen money. All the property has now been recover. ed with the exception of perhaps $300, Inour notice of this affair yesterday, we gave credit to those whom we believe deserved it. We now understand that in addi- tion to the gentlemen named, Mr. Stewart, one of the clerks, and Justice Osborn, of the police, are also deser- ving of great praise for their untiring exertions to secure the burglars. Perit Lancenr—Joseph Williams was arrested,charg- ed with stealing a barre! 08 Soa value $10, from Heury Lire of New Haven, at pier foet of Dover street. Com- m Avotnen—John, alias Jack Frisby, and John Alexan- der, twocolored boys, were arrested for stealing a piece of mixed cassimere from Henry Simmons,100 Hud- son street. Committed. Ay Owner Wantro—An owner is wanted fora patent lever gold watch, Tobias maker, by Officer Josep! Personal Movements. Isaac Hill, of New Hampshire, has reached home in improved health. He intends publishing sketches of his recent tour to the South and The Tuunton Whig mentions as rumor, that the Hon. aay Williams is about to retire from the field in the Ninth Congressional District. Hon. Thomas Day hag been chosen President ot the Connecticut Historical Society. Col. Thos. L. McKenny, is about giving to the world a literary work, to be entitled ‘ Memoirs official and personal, with sketches of travel among the North- ern and Southern Indians, embracing a war excursion, and description of scenes along the western borders.” Mr. Fox, formerly British Minister, being about to leave Washington, has presented his rich collection of and flowers, to Major Noland, for the public gar- le; ° Mr. Bancroft has recently received an hot diploma from the Academy of Sclence of Berlin. cout Movements of Travellers. It would appear, from the following extracts from, the books of the principal hotels, that there is an unaccount- able suspension of travelling at this particular period of the year. We have received from various sources ro: su, ions as to the cause, which will be fully oped in a future remark. In the following extracts from the books of the hotels, the whole amount of arrivals is very nearly summed up. At the Auxnican- Capt. Bogler, George P. Campbell, Canada ; C. 8. Scolary, Sykes, Burlington ; Macaca Paes he was personally op 1d to annexation, from principle; | and Barrett, Ct.; Slaughter and Conley, Va.; Colton, but still he had no doubt that annexation would take | Louisiana; H. E. King, Philadelphia, place. He snid that a large portion of the people of ‘Aston.—Charles Peeler, Philadelphia; W. Pritchard, Edward Dicke: as were ‘ bound” to have that pegs ewe re He no doubt on this point,but still he declared distinctlythat President Jones and himself were opposed to the mea- ‘ure from principle. This is the story he told in Hart- ford on Tuesday, the 29th day of April, ult.” Reticiovs Inreiuicence.—The Very Rev. Dr. Power will preach a sermon this day, at half-past 10 o'clock, A.M., in St. Peters’ Church, upon the most important dogma of the Catholic Church. Orrcon Emicrants.—The Oregon emigrants, to the number of about 3000, assembled in the vicinity of Independence, Miseouri, made choice of Major Tho- mas M. Adams os Captain and Pilot, and Hiram Smith, Lieutenant. The company adopted a set of rules to se- cure a safe trip, and to prevent insubordination. The expedition was to leave Independence on or 10th of May, and the numbers going out this y exceed any previous year. The St. Louis says—'‘Many are going out with their families, slaves. A great many of the old farmers in n, N. J; E. Conroide, Trenton ; T. Vo- n Picoll, Albany ; D. W. Clarke, Bos. and Hunt, Albany ; Pope and ‘Thomp- . T. Clarke, Philadelphia; R. Pray, ‘Mr. Magrath, Phila.; R. Aulick, U. 8. Navy, J. GaBprouten, Baltimore, E. J. Wetherall, Trenton; Harris, U. 8. is emg egy Franxuin.—Sidney Peck, W. T. Parker, Vergennes; D.D. Peabody, H. Burns, Conn.; Gen. Noble and family: Essex, N.Y. Giope.--A. H. Dixon, Boston; Andrew Gann, N. Or- Jeans; E. Howland, Boston; J. Schofield, do.; H. Robin- son, Bridgport. Howarv—Jno. De Barry, Philadelphia; Isaac Deane, do; B. M, Cole, Florida; H. Matthews, Oswego; C. T. ae Albany ; Jno. Bell, Toronto; H. Smith, M chigan _ Wavertey—Edwd. Taylor, Scotland; Messrs. Wil- liams and McBride, Portland; Jobe teneing, Aibeny Coffin and Bowning, Philadelphia! W. Green, Boston. .From Matamoras.—The Mexican echooner Jua- nita, Estella, master, arrived at this port yesterday from Matamoras, whence she sailed on the 3d inst. She brings us neither letters nor papers, but a great abund- ance of rumors, in which we place very little confidence. They are of the most hostile character, and could one rely upon them, he would suppose Mexico bent on the most nee purposes, and preparing for “ war to the knife.” We place no great dependence on this news, though ft is porutble Mexico may be gathering # force at Matamoros for the purpose of threatening Texas or re- pelling the Camanche Indians.—N. 0. Pic., May 16. ed the emigrants. There is a decided improvement in the character of the beyond this year. They are generally men of respectability and good standing in the communities in which they have heretofore lived, and they carry with them not only the necessaries, but many of the luxuries of life.” The Exp: thus describes the style in which some of the emigrants are going out On looking out at the passing train, we see amon; foremost avery comfortable covered wagon, one of the she drawn aside, there is an extremely nice look- ing lady seated inside, very quietly sewing; the bottom of the wagon is carpeted ; there are two or three ch airs. and at one end there is a burean, surmounted by a mir- ror ; various articles of ornament and convenience hang around the sides—a perfect prairie boudoir, Blessed be woman! Shedding lant and hay vipeeged where’er she goes! with her, the wild prairie will be paradise ! ‘That fine maniy fellow slong by ihe sice of the ‘wogol oo) in 80 ntly, is doubtless t! Inty's hebend--we tineet ‘ouvy Mim jut they’re past, and now comes team after team, each drawn by six or eight stout oxen, and stich dri sitively sons of Anak! not ono of them less than two in his stockin ‘Whooha! Goitboys! We're in & perfect Oregon fever. Now comes on stock of every description : children, niggers, horses, mules, cows, oxen, and there seems no end to them. Important To Cotiectors aNp Masters or Vrs- msl he U.S. Diseriot Cowss now sitting in sbi city, a decision was made ja Spr je, which ie of Voaieratle importance, "noth 54 sllpetocs of the Customs and Masters of vessels arriving from foreign ports. The case is briefly this : the master of an eastern vossel errived here recently from & in the West In- dies with a cargo subject to duty. His manifest was duly deposited in the Custom House, and was sworn to by him as containing a true and perfect list of the articles Sreampoat Launcu at Gresn Bay.—A steamboat called the Enterprise wae launched at Green Bay on the 10th inst. By such events as this we are onabled to measure the progress of yopulation and improv the far West. We remember when Green Bay was sup- pored to be away whore the Sun goes down. Now it is one of the starting places for people who make up their minds to “move into the Western Camere The man (Captain Jed. Rogers who commanded tho first steam- boat Cal cag ges on Lake Erie, is still living.— Yet now there are nearly as many steamboats leaving Buffalo as New York. Rep River.—The Caddo Gazette of the 7th inet. says: ‘ The river is Regie at present than we have seen it for many a day. No fears, we unierstand, how- ever, need be entertained of an overfiow It would really be too hard acase for the planters below, who suffered so disastrously by the late storm, to experience the additional misfortune of an overflow.” Tue Arxansas.—On Thursday night (anys th Arkansas of the nee fr titer rose three feet, and in the course of the last. week has risen six or seven feet. It is still coming up nobly, crest- ed with fon and dotted with drift wood, Tt has not been so high since the great overflow lact year. nt in comprisingthis c: Subsequently it was di 4) _ Exoraxp ann Brazi..—Extract from a letter dated that pret re on Board, entsy of which had | Rio de Janeiro, ast I 1845.“ The British steam- not been made on his manifest; and the master was ac-| er of war Firebrand arrived ye ‘morning from cordingly prosecuted in the District Court for perjury. The case came on last Wednesday, Mr. Rantou! nacht pe for the United States, whan it was sto by. Judge ue, who decided that, as the master had noi signed the menifest with his own name, previous to the administration of the oath, he must be acquitted, whic! wea accordingly done, and the master discharged ‘We understand that, inagreat majority of cases, masters 6( vessels do not sign their manifests, andthe promulgatio: of Judge Sprague’s decision we saproee must have the effect to require this to be done in all cases by Collector. of the Customs.—Bosion Times, May 23, Portamouth, conveying Sir ———— Oneal, the new Eng. lish Miniater to Buenos Ayres. He will shortly proceed thither, and we hope he mey be successful in settling the Montevideo question. It is said that he carries very decisive instructio: Dissonution or rns American Baptist Anti Siavery Comvention.—This body, org inized seve- ral years no, with ite eh jonal committes to attend ‘0 raissionury business, has been dissolved since the e- sision-of thé acting board at Boston, not to appoint a ‘lave-holder ava missionary. The alleged necessity of ite creation is regarded as having ceased, ‘U.S, Commissioners Office. Before Commissioner Morto' May 24—An examination took ) lace thieday before the Commissioner inthe case of F. Beardsley, Ca;tain«f the U. 8. ship W. Ty Frothingham, and Benjamin Sti , the mate, mmtually charged with axault on bh aes lgte cag tet he More Trovace ix lowa.—There is trouble on the Half Breed land in Iowa. A great excitement pre- vails among the settlers. They have repeatedly met un der arms to prevent the sale of the lands by the Sheriff underadecree in favor of the New York Company More than 600 had taken arms at Inst accounts. ‘ihore londs‘are in the southeastern part of lows, very valuv ‘bie, amd include Keokuck,a place probably destined 4 fhe Ss rth of 8 Foreign Law. To Tme Eprror or Tax N. Y. Monmxa Herawp. Pe Sm: Ibeg to hand 9 8.8, condensed > features of the fore! postage law, pasted ‘the last day of the last someon of Con- ress. Previous to that period no law existed in the united States authorising the Post Office Depart ment to cox tract for the foreign mails, and of consequence the whole of that important branch of business, so far as regards transportation by steam ships, fell exclusively into the hands of foreigners No ‘American received a shilling; but the whole amount paid outwards and inwards was, and still is, a regular monthly or semi-monthly tribute towards the construction and export of foreign steam ships, adapted as well for naval as commercial purposes, and therefore, in the revolution of events, which no ‘human eye can foresee, may be brought to bear in hostility upon our peace and security, _ The design of the foreign postage law is to abo- lish this tribute to foreign nations, by turning its cur- rent to the support of our own steain ships, in a fair and honorable spirit of reciprocity. The act authorizes the Postmaster General to con- tract for carrying the foreign mails of the United States in American steamships, owned by American citizens, for a term not exceeding ten years. Itestablishes the same rate of postage as is paid in Great Britain for letters, packets, &e.,by Post Office Mail Steamers, namely: Upon letters’ and packets aot exceeding half an ounce in weight, between the ports of the United States and the ports of England and France, or any other foreign port not less than three thousand miles distant, 24 cents. - @pon any letter or packet over half an ounce in weight, and not exceeding an ounce, 48 cents; and for every additional half ounce, or fraction of an ounce, cents. * Upon letters and packets between the ports of the United States and any of the West India islands in the Guif of Mexico, not exceeding half an ounce in weight, 10 cents; and 20 cents upon letters and pack- ets not exceeding an ounce, and 5 cents for every a ect half ounce, or hemes} an ounce, pon every newspaper, pamphlet or price current, between the United States and any of the places above mentioned, 3 cents. ‘ ‘The Consuls of the United States are authorized to pay the foreign postage of such letters as may be. detained at foreign ports for the non-payment of postage. i The government of the United States reserve to themselves the power of receiving the steam ships from the contractors for the service of the navy, on demand, at a valuation. ree A penalty of five hundred dollars is imposed upon every person taking or transporting any letter, et, newspaper, or other printed mutter, except books and papers for use on board, by ships that may here- after transport the United States mail. | The provisions of the bill relate exclusively to the transportation of the United States mail by steam ships, and do not in any way change the system of sailing vessels. Your ob’t serv’t, Junius Sarra, 68 South street. New York, May 21st, 1845. Railroad... _ , Sm:—You notice in piss money article of this morning the reduction of Housatonic Railroad ‘ills to the small sum of $2,600, of which a portion will, probably, never appear for redemption. Some espe- cial notices of that road, within the next two weeks, in your money articles will be duly appreciated and paid for by parties interested in that work, which now presents itself in a very promising view, owing to the favorable legislation expected at Hartford the present session, and the probable connection with the Harlem railroad. The Sat of advantage enjoyed by the Housa- tonic Railroad at the present time, are :— Ist. The cheapness and the readiness of complet- ing that route to Albany—the track can be relaid with the envy rail for half a million of dollars and in forty days from the landing of the iron at Bridg- rt. Pod. Its self-dependence—the local trade which cannot be diverted elsewhere will now support it and its increase (aside from the Albany trade) will make it a dividend paying stock on its present re- duced cost and value. 8d. If it can have the Albany trade for five years, (the shortest time required for delays of charter getting and construction by the — Albany road,) it will pay for itself—and, afier that, be independent of the Albany connection, from its increased local trade, from the growing manufactures of the valley and the trade from other sources. Please present these views repeatedly, and in your better manner, and oblige Bripcerorr. Topacco.—The Lyncyburg Virginian says: A hogshead of tobacco, part of the crop of Captain Wi- thers, of this county, was sold at auction on the 12th in- stant, for thirty dollars and three quarters per hundred, It will be manufactured, of course, for the South. Court of Oyer and Terminer. Before Judge Edmonds and Aldermen Henry and Sea- man. M.C.Parenson, Esq., District Attorney. May 24.—Trial of Kleim for Murder, continued.—This trial was resumed at eight o'clock this morning. The Court room, as usual, was filled with spectators, anxious to witness the conclusion of this tit. There was no material cl in the prisoner's appearance. The names of the Jurors having been called over, Mr. Paterson, on the part of the prosecution, proceeded with his address and arguments to the Jury and resumed his seat at nine oplock use bia be a, ted wren, a most solemn charge to the Jury, 8 ly impressing on them the necessity of their icratinizin the evids e gree on both sides, and that it was not punishment at the prisoner was to receive in case of conviction, but that they were to determine and deliver their verdict between the people on one side and the prisoner on the other, according to the evidence before them. That they were to determine whether ees at the time of the commission of the act, had mind enough to know what he was doing, andi! he, in their opinion, labored underany delusion at that time, or at any reasonable time previo so, they were bound to acquit on the ground of insanity; but if on the contrary, they were of opinion that he was’ a responsible agent for his acts when he perpetrated the deed, they were to find him ilty of murder, Atten o'clock the Jury retired to their chamber and returned into Court at twenty minutes to two o’clock with @ verdict of Not Guilty, on the ground of Insanity. Prisoner was then ordered to b Thanded until Mozday. pee General Sesst Before the Recorder and Ald. Compton and Meserole. M,C. Parenson, Esq. District Attorney. Mar 24.—John H. Chadwick, convicted yesterday of obtaining goods under false pretences from A. Belknap, 60 Courtlandt street, was placed at the bar this morning, and after a statement from his counsel, Mr. Sammons, showing that Mr. Chadwick’s losses were occasioned b misfortune, and that there was no intention to defraud, hoped the Court would show its mercy in the sentence. The Recorder said he had no doubt Chadwick had been unfortunate, but he had misrepresented the condition of affairs. The Court therefore sentenced him to imprizon- ment in the city prison for the term of two months, and to pay a fine of $100—to stand committed till paid. the Court was engaged hearing motions during the morning. Common Pleas. Before a full Bench. May 24.—John Sniffen vs. wibraham R. Luyster.—Mo- tion to set aside report of referees, in favor of plaintiff. Order, report confirmed with cost: James Robertson vs. Daniel 4. Baldwin.—Action on a promissory note for $300, made by the defendant, on which a vardict was taken subsequent to the opinion of the Court, on acasetobe made. Order—Verdict con- firmed with costs. . Nathaniel W. Smith va. George C. Tompkins—Roport of referees confirmed wi W. B. Skidmore vs. Benan Cain-—In this case two suits were brought. Judgment for plaintiff on demurrer in iu both suits. Defendant may plead anew on poyment of costs. ‘Amusements, Ermorgay Serenapers, Paumo’s Orcra_ House —Every body will rejoice to learn that for a few, an very few. nights more these accomplished vocalists will extend their visit, and w the young and the old, s, sizes and ‘anjo tothe bones, from the bones to the voices, that has been pronounced, and must be pronounc- od, wherever their voices rre raised, inimitale. ‘They are emphatically the only Ethiopeans, and their name are at Ratt length in the hill, this day niverticed We cannot repent either their names or their qualifications judge for yourselves. her cid General, Mr. Thomas, has taken ap her quarters ot Goatle Garden. Dillon, of that celebrated estab! shme st calle the Rainbow, has taken charge of the saloons. Enough said. Itts impossible forany Rata at toe Dr. F. GOURAUD'S Italian Medici Soap for remeving from the skin every vestige of tan, pimples, euniara, roughrees, sallowness, frecisl Tt really wots w tercy of * Charm. sUis aqua Vegetable Rouge is equally in demand by all pute-faced ladies or gant Pep ¢ touch of this splendid sclordyes the cheek aapleadid and permyent tone eolcr ! Dr. G's Poudre Subtiles posaess the invainghle ties of eom- i letely ersdieatiie ‘snperfinous huit, while his, Grecian. dare Tye in prepared expressly to change the color of light, red or grey eit ton gloany. Brown or fore Ginek,” Not tn lea Among the valaable inventions OURAUD ix the ae White, which a refreshing softiess and whitenens. ‘As many spurions 1s of these valuable orticles era ir the market, purchasers. ary pertienlarly cautioned to purcbane them only'at DR. FELIX GOURAUD'S Depot, 67, Walker street, Arst store feom Hroodwray at 74 Chesnut acreet, Philade!- phins' ilk street, Bostou; Backus & Bull, Troy; Pierce, Al- any, Re. “Oh! my head,” exelatmed a friend of onra t.—We advised him to ee soipate, speedily oured by doi ete De. Shermad gives ot ¢ nove efte them, Thi lozenges th, on, thet many h Mey esi my be te | Beal's Hair Restorative, at bis A 67 alhan street, Mra store prem Bes rissa! gery San tee ht ne Beater ” ‘ Bee « 4 galt ta tgeeehay To Emigrants.—$udden Changes th the ‘worther — PuUoNOPEICAL, Consiwenation.— Thi able ‘ght of Fecal and Sudorie Particle: ¢ che i daily, to inure or maintain heat if c0 ‘The solid food daily med by an adult, nay be est ‘0 average two pounds. One half is covverted into chyle, hich supplies the waste the blood austaiza in buildiug up the continu y of the |b jst supposing that we do not crease iu Weight, and that we keep tur hexith, fY of two pounds of food per day, One pound ted oy wels ard kidaeys, and the ot rapyly the waste fence, we cannot fail to perceive is ordination of uature should ge oa sion. respiration be suddenly checked, our theslarm. Why in thie? It is becwgse own back inte the Loud and hows with re, ‘whose bodies were already pre-dis: det eling Of shivering ‘which is commonly ‘of the weather will, therefore, be pro- Ene unless ‘are careful to attend to owela Ifthts ie done, no danger ut Grst hing ): he, pain in the side, arcls, immediately send for « twesty-five cent box o Me Vegciatle Universal Pills ae of theaeinpocent end harmlesy Pils four or xq, or ovm a ‘ more, if the case requires it, which, altogether, depeni's bpon the symptoms.” Ifthey are ery se fatwe dose should be taken ~ifthey are slight, a small dose will do. vie ie Thousands have, by teking an occasional doseef this medi- ce, saved themselves months of sickness, avd oftea from an rave. ‘a ‘The Brandreth Pills should be used by all emigrente, they will thus fnstive health fr HU ka hide frog the change of climate, th ise aubject. casional use of thi St A GU ITETITA Og treks of hould ‘we shall soo doses of 's Pills. For th ste rece eave of disease cut of the body, aud those Who have relied up it, have vot rested upoa a broken red. othe Bs udecth Fills wil, if used during the prevatence of soy se of disease, revent fits te, because the: remove throweh the stomach urd the howels, all worsife mec ters that may have accumulated ma Ly whaling ian in the sy or from eating wiwholesome food. all times exsier to prevout than. cure disaese, becense by ig 4 preveative course, we do not debilitate the wrt Ainetlons atti body, Dat rather stecieeed elena Sold at cents perhox, at Dr. BB h’s Prineipal Of- rendret! fice, No. ail Bi Retail of ; ; at Bowery. New Vork; Mrs, Booth, & Matkatetrect: Boockla} and Wilson, Jersey Medical Notice-—The Advertisements of the New York Colloge of Medicine an Fharmedy Gp lished fs of this the Suppression ef Quackery, int hereafter appear’ fou an ess 4 . 8. RICH AR DSO! . PaI"6 sice and Consuliinis Hootas of the College, 8) Nesoas at MONEY MARKET. Saturday, May 24-6 P. M. The stock market does not improve in the slightest de- gree, but on the contrary is becoming more and more de- pressed. Vicksburg fell off ] per cent; Canton, Harlem, Mohawk, Morris Canal, Reading, ‘Kentucky and Obio 6's, closed at yesterday’s prices. Stonington went up }; Long Island j; Farmers’ Loan }; Pennsylvania 6’s }, at the board, but fell back afterwards in the street to yes terday’s prices. % ‘The East River Mutual Insurance Company have de- clared adividend of three and a half per cent for the last six months, payable on the 3d of June. Woe annex quotations current in this market for do mestic exchange. The demand is very limited, and the rates nearly nominal. We advance our quotations for Alabama State money. There is very little effering in the market, and it is rapidly going out of circulation. Ig will soon be in demand again, for the purpose of sending it into the interior of that State for the purchase of got. ton, the planters preferring that money to any other. Fxoaanon, May 2%, 1845, is. lachicola... . bile, ie. S Mobdeis?Bk do ams do 80 do Quotations rox Uneuni U; v “iY Mors: Basta, buchen Hoo Bank Money, jank of Oswogo....... 20 Albany, Troy, Sch &c. So aoe an te (y eter) 2 en 1 o a2! -” any . a3 of Ii}, ry al Commercial, Baffslo... 20 ay Brockport, New york htc a emiltog, tbs BamefSe Gla. 1’ rent money offering for redemption is not so large as it was a few wecks since, when the brokers found it very dificult to take care of ites fast as it came in. The spring season being about over, there ere few country merchants intown. Exchanges on all the principal points rulo at such low rates, that fhe bulk of the remittancos to and from this city ie made in that form, in preference to running tho risk and dangers of ferward- ing bank bills, ‘The movements in specie are so limited, and the de mand for any purpose so moderate, that the premium is very much reduced. We annex quotations current in this market: ~ Quotations vor Srrcie. re Amer. gold, old..106 4 hevw:100 given notice, directing debtors to ceme forward and re” new their notes, otherwise twenty per cent on the princi- pal would be demanded. Renewals may be made in four equal instalments, by notes, payable one, twe, three and four years, from the date of assigument, with six per cent interest, secured by good and appropristo security, Payments of interest and cost will be required before renewal, the latter in specie. ‘The nunual report of the Kalamazoo Inserance Com. peny, states that the concern has been in operation about ten years, During that time, they have irseed 1,955 policies; of which 881 have expired and bese ceacellod, and 1,074 are still inforce. They have insured $2,431,- 364 of property; of which $1,588,018 have expired, and 1,843,346 are stillinsured. They have peid for losses )23,023 63. They now owe om losses about $14,552 47, including interest. Te meet this they have— In the hands hs fi. and unpaid aseessments, together notes in the hands ef the Secretar; ob 1,689 61 Losses unpaid, as aboy 4,689 47 Which loaves a surplus over all liabilities of, $7,037 14 Deduot for losses on assessments and WHE). 5 Vecves hevs Gea ss ueeers +5560 OO Which leaves » surplus fund on hand, after paying all losses, of. 2.2.6.2... .e soe s 6G 2,087 14 Counterfeit Bills of the Suffolk, Shoe & Leathe? Dealers Banks of Boston, and the Hingham Banks, alter. ed from $1 to $10, are in circalation. It is stated that the affairs of the State Book of Illinois are to be put immediately into @ state ef Liquidation. — Suits will be brought against all the debtors of the bank indiscriminately. The Ssteckholders did not desire nor would they accept a renewal of the charter, From the weekly report of the Superintendent of the Mad River Railroad of Ohio it appears that the receipts for the week ending May 10th, were $1,020, The receipts for the corresponding weck of last yoar, weve but $585; showing an increase of nearly one hundred por ceng. In its preseut business. The entire revenue froin the road in “44 was $33,000. The road is conipheted only 32 miles, being the same distance over which the cary now ran om the Little Miami Hailroad. The productiveness of the counties bordering upoa the Mad River line, may be ine ferred from the fact, thet of the above receipts of $1,- 020,38 was for freigit aloue, and that, too, chiedy of ex- portation, Old Steck Mxekenge. £15,000 Exe.on Londea 180); #90 sles Morris Comal, i) £10,000 Ohio 8's, 0 Thy 00 dat July 92 #000 Rentncky a 101, ce 0,000 Pein o's mY ” 5,000 ee a ce bY Ey (000 io rt ” 100 Ftonington bas = 70 DIS 71% 10 shoe Ac boxe Bit 93 i 10 Deland Mmdson = 144, 9 Vicksburg Bie 6 oH 0 lo io a 16 Ohie Lifannd Tr 4 M4 4.0 Sarmers’ Pr ig 00 0 ‘p80 at a4 00 do s 8 7% 100 Canton Co 5 1% do % do oO s 50 0 ® do. 25 shas Boslogt 1a ao 10 Morn Canel po de w do 119 U 8 Bask 25 L Island TUR 75 do New Stock H %chae em: 210 3%, 435 @ ¢ = ) Raae Bt 40 100-10, LOAN, 484 108. diy, pole ay,