The New York Herald Newspaper, May 30, 1845, Page 2

New York, Friday, May 30, 1645. “The Weekly Heralds publication will, this week, be illustrated aving of the New York Pilo na wind,” &e. Tt will contain the usua amount of interesting matter, together with a shori history oF the pilots, Mriis for Europe. ‘The steam ship Britannia, Captain Hewitt, leaves Boston ne: Her mail bags are at Adams they will close at a quarter to Sunday. & Co.’s in this city ; five to-morrow afternoon. This steamer willtake out some important intelli- gence relative to Texas—one of the results of the recent intrigue of England and France in Texas and Mexico to stave off annexation. She will also take out important despatches from our government and from the English Minister concerning Oregon, All the news relative to these two questions will be given in the Weekly Herald, to be ready at eight o'clock to-morrow morning, and in the Evening Edr- tion of the Herald, to be issued at three o'clock to- morrow afternoon. ‘Twe Texas Question.—The plot thickens more and more. We give to-day additional particulars, developing more clearly the extraordinary diploma- ey of France and England, ia reference to the an- nexation question. There can be no doubt now, from this news, taking it in all its details, that if the Washington Union be considered the authentic ex- positor of the opinions of Mr. Polk and his cabinet, our government has been most shamefully duped by its agents and correspondents in Texas. It will be recollected that a few weeks ago Major Donelson, the United States Charge in Texas, was so satisfied of the popularity of annexation that he abandoned his mission, and returned to the United States. It is said in some quarters, that his pur- pose in returning was. to take up his residence in the White House with President Polk, as one of the editors of the Union. Whether this be correct or not,we do not know; but it is certainly very wrong for an American public functionary to «desert his post in this way, in the very crisis of the question, and when the agents of France, England and Mexico, in connection with the executive of "Texas, were doing all they could to prevent annexa- “tion, and perpetuate the independence of that re- public. We are, indeed, more and more disposed to think that great difficulties will grow out of the present condition of the annexation question, before it be settled either one way or the other. If, by any means, the British and French agents should pos- sess sufficient influence on the meeting of the Texan Congress to induce the Senate of that republic, or even the executive power, to give their voice against annexation, then we fear that the Ameri- can population of Texas would immediately proceed to exercise the revolutionary rights of haman nature, and attempt to carry annexation without re- gard to the power of the government. In such a’ crisis, it is probable that the Executive would call for the intervention of its foreign allies, by means of the French and English naval force, now in the Gulf of Mexico, in order to maintain the indepen- «ence of the republic in spite of the wishes of the great mass of the American population. Such a state of things would, at once, lead to a collision between the United States and these pewers, the end of which no one can tell. CreaninG THE Srreets.—It is quite impossible to have the streets of a great city effectually swept and cleansed by manual labor only. A combination of | machine and manual labor does the work effectual- ly, and at the same time in the most economical manner. One of the best street sweeping machines avhich has been invented is Whitworth’s. It con- sists of a cart formed of two distinct parts; the lower part, which contains the soil,is suspended from the cart-axle by chains, the weight of the load- ed part is confined to the axle, haviog no tendency to decrease the action of the sweeping apparatus, to which motion is given by a cog wheel attached to the offside wheel of the cart; the chains, to which brooms are attached, are carried round two corres- ponding wheels or sheaves, and as the cart moves forward, each brush in succession meets the ground, and sweeps a quantity of soil up an inclined trough ato the lower portion of the cart, which, when fill- ed, can be removed, and an empty receptacle sub- stituted. Why cannotwe'have such a machine introduced here? The cleansing of the public thoroughfares is one of the most important duties of the Corporation, and in no other way, perhaps, could the present authorities earn so completely the gratitude and sup- port of the great mass of the community, than by the introduction of an effectual and economical sys- tem of sweeping the streets. Goop Naturep Certiricates.—We see that a number of individaals, highly respectable merchants and others in Buffalo, have given a certificate of innocence, and the most extraordinary ability and reliability to Captain Squires, who commanded the unfortunate “Swallow,” when she ran aground in the darkness of night on the Hudson. It seems that it was not any fault, of Captain Squires, or any one connected with that boat, according to the nc- count of these certificate-makers. That unfortu- nate vessel was “led on by fate,” and the Captain and all are perfectly innocent. We think that the owners, and relatives of the sufferers, ought to bring an action for damages against this “ fate,” who had charge of the boat on the night in question, and if they cannot catch him any where in the State of New York, let the crew of the next bout that is swaimped in the Hudson, diligently prosecute the search in another world. That Captain Fate must be a cold- blooded villain. He is the author of agreat many terrible accidents. We should not be surprized if he were the sole author of the late fearful accident at Camden race course. BREAKING Ur oF THE RergaL Associations.—We have to add another broken up Repeal Association | to the list of those returning to their senses. This is the Association at Norfolk, Virginia. Resolu- tions, expressing in the strongest manner indigna- tion on account of the hostility of O’Connell to thi# country—hostility which, “ if unrebuked,” the asso- ciation justly considered, would “ bring down upon | them the unmerited suspicion of being more alive to the cause of Ireland, than firmly attached to the fame, honor, and support of their adopted country ;” and then the association formally dissolved. The | laudable example of the Repealers in New Orleans and Baltimore has thus been followed by their bre- | thren of Norfolk. What is the reason they do not move in this city? Do the Kepealers here mean to justify the atrocious language of O'Connell and his clique in reference to the United States? The pe triotic conduct of the Repealers of Norfolk, Balti- more and New Orleans, has placed the New York Association in a very awkward predicament. Tue New American Orkra—A Great Hir or a Great Farure.—The puts of the new opera by the Frys, of Philadelphia, which are published in the papers, are quite excruciating. Iven in Boston they are blowing the bellows in its favor with an energy thatjs very amusing. The English librettists are to be cast completely in the shade, and as for the music, why Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Rossini and all may hide their diminished heads. If these Frys be, as it 1s said, the cidevant editors of the late National Gazette,they are the most narrow minded, illiberal, contracted, small (literati in the country. They have always been frying some sort of fish, and with provokingly little success. They have been frying literary fish-and musical fish— and fish of all kinds, for the last ten years, but it fias always with them been out of the frying pan in- to the fire. Their English version of “Norma” was a comiplete abortion, although the Gazette puffed it so hard that it killed itself in the effort. We are very much inclined to think that this wonderful new opera will share the same fate, Mr. Pork anp Tae Van Buren-Waicur Party.— | Farther Particulars of the Accident at the The Albany Atlas denies with onsiderable ner vousness of manner that Mr. Joha Van Buren made” ny bitter allusions to Mr. Polk’siadministration. It 3 not a matter of any eonsequenee whether he was weet or bitter towards the administration.— Che spirit of that and other movements, as well as he feelings of that portion of the party in this State, re well enough known to be bitter towards the ad- ninistration of Mr, Polk, as isquite manifest in their novements and deliberations on the subject of the ‘ustom House and the denunciation of Mr. Polk, ind the impudent opposition made by several of the wards in this city. 7X, ‘These movements and d@funciations are indeed beginning to produce a counter-action in the demo- tions are already in’ progress for a strong opposition, as soon as Congress meets, to the confirmation of Benjamin F. Butler by the Senate, and also tothat of Elijah F. Purdy, together with all those who have been concerned in the recent ward meetings, either directly or indirectly in reference to the Custom Honse. If the anti-Van Buren-Wright party thus organize itself, forthe purpose of setting a limit to the influence of that faction, and if it carry this movement into the Senate of the United States, the rejection of Mr. Butler may be easily enough efleet- ed, and with him all connected in the present rebel- lious and opposition movement. This is the natural result and the usual termination of the proceedings in reference to Mr. Polk and his administration, re- cently developed at the meeting in’ Albany and'the ward meetings in this city. A very beautiful fight will thus be produced be- tween the Van Buren-Wright party and the honest adherents of Mr. Polk and his administration in this part of the country. The result may be, instead of the removal of the Collector of New York, the re- jection ef those who have participated in these de- nunciatory, dictatorial and insolent proceedings. With the aid of the whigs in the Senate, the anti- Van Buren-Wright party could very easily effect the rejection of Mr. Butler and ali who have attempted in this region to impede the free and independent ac- tion of President Polk. Tue Curxa Squapron.—The Columbus and the Vincennes cleared out yesterday morning, but did not sail, as was expected. Mr. Everett and family are passengers in the Columbus. He went on board from the Astor House without any parade or for- mulity. The vessels are anchored on the Quaran- tine ground, and are expected to go to sea to-day about noon, in tow of the steamboats Sampson and Hercules. The Columbus will be absent trom eighteen months to two years, and the other vessel double, that time. Newsraren Enterrrise—We gave yesterday the particulars of the melancholy accident at Cam- den, exclusively. Not a single paper had the ac- count except the Herald. Some of them promised to give the particulars when they received the after- noon papers. We alone gave the full details yester- day morning. Sream Sup Grear Wesrern is now in her thir- teenth day with thirteen days later intelligence. More Important News from Mexico. ‘The southern mail of yesterday brought still later intelligence from Mexico. It will be read with in- terest. [From N. O. Picayune, May 21.) The Mexican schooner Relampago Captain Taldu- ondo, arrived here yesterday from Vera Cruz, which place she left onthe 10th instant. She is said to have been cl red by the Mexican go- vernment for the purpose of bringing despatches to her Consul at this city. A Mr. Frederick Johnson came pas- senger in the Relampagos, and is thought to be the bear- er of despatches from the British Minister in Mexico, either to the U. S. government or the English Minister at Washington. Owing to these facts, and a certain mystery in the movements of this vessel, her bringing over but a single package of papers, and no letters for the post office, a rumor obtained general currency in this city, shortly after her arrival, that Mexico had actually declared war against the United States. The probabilities are all against the credibility of this report, as the Relampagos left Vera Cruz on the 10th, and certainly advices of the fact would have reached the United States .before this time, had a declaration of war been made before that date. A portion of the United States Gulf Squadron,con- sisting of the frigate Potomac,the sloop of war Falmouth, and the brigs Lawrence and Somers have been anchored at Isla Verda, immediately off Vera Cruz, for some weeks, and we should have heard from them ere now hail war been decided upon anterior to the sailing of the Relampagos. It is understood that the authority asked of Congress hy the Mexican Executive, to treat with Texas in the spirit of Senor Cuevas’s communication, which we pub- d yesterday in full, has been granted, and there ap- pears to be no doubt that the recognition of the indepen- dence of Texas is a settled matter, upon condition that she declines to be annexed to the United States, Reports state that Santa Anna has been, or js to be libe- rated. It has been months since we ventured the opinion, upon what we considered good authority, that the fallen Dictator would come off scathless from the perils that menaced him. Rumors of revolutions in various portions of the Mexi- can Empire are rife—upon what authority we cannot speak—one of these implicate California in an insurrec- tionary movement. Upona more reliable authority than mere rumor, we may state that his Excellency Senor Juan de Dios Cana- do passed through Vera Cruz about the first of the month upon a mission, as was seid, from the government of Mexico to that of the United States, This circumstance, taken in connection with the negotiation then pending with Texas and the secrecy with which the object of his mission was kept from the public, caused no little com- motion inthat city. One of the journals, apparently in remarkin, more favorable to. war than peace, 6 Upon this mission, exclaims :—‘Eivery thing, it appears, has been confided to diplomacy —the hands of strangers are thrust into this business—How shall we liquidate?— What will become of the country ?—The storm is raging over our heads—the thunder reverberates above } ust” We have been epee to publish an extract from a Jetter written at Vera Cruz, onthe 8th day of May, the purport of which took us so epee aback that were it not for the respectable source from which it comes, one would pay little heed to itindeed. The letter is from an individual whose word might challe: the belief of au in the country—not to say of the Government and yet the announcement we make upon its au- y will startle all our readers. The extract is in words—we transcribe them literally :— iott and the Texan Conumissioners ure about leav- ing this (Vera Cruz) in an English frigate for Galveston, with the treaty acknowledging the independence of Texas. Dut they little dream of their reception at Gal- yeston. ‘These people (the Mexicans) think that the ac- | knowledgment of ‘Texan independenee will prevent an- | nexation, and thereby they will get clear of declaring | war,as they had threatened. They swear, however, that | if Vexas prefers annexation to acknowledgment, they | will declare war.” | What will astonish the American people in this ex- | truct, is the intelligence that Elliott is in Vera Cruz, and that the President of Texas has secretly sent Commis- | sioners to Mexico under the patronage of Kngland, to | treat for recognition upon the basis alluded to in Senor Cuevw’s letter to Congress, Can these things be possi- j dle? Can it be tiat Capt. Liliott, who leit Galveston | with the avowed purpose of going to Charleston, 8. C., has sneaked off to Mexico to get a sly advantage in a ne- gotiation which the people will baffle should everysceptre Europe be raised in menace over them? Can it be true that President Jones, in the circumstances | which now surround him, has had the temerity to des- | patch secret agents to Mexico, to form a treaty in which the people of ‘Texas are to be sacrificed? We have-seen so much duplicity anddouble dealing inthis whole af- fair, and heard so much official men puyposes of men unfortunately omentous @ crisis, that we are prepared to kelii me of the actor? in the busy scene before us, a: bis ofdoing ny thing, however low,and asserting anything | however false; but we confess that these two little items | in a letter from a high source, excited our amazement.— | Yet here are the words befure us, in black white, | and signed by an honorable and well known name; and | one of the British vessels (the Eurydice), composing the | armed express kept up between Galveston and Vera | Cruz, was at Sacrificios, an anchorage adjacent to Vera | Gruz, ready to translate minister, commissioners and | treaty to Galveston. Perhaps some of the conspirators | ogainst the popular will may repent them, when too late, of their pertinacity in this miserable and corrupt pro- ceeding. Beat tee the Ambeicoa squadron and the Eurydice, the two French vessels heretofore mentioned as being at | Vera Cruz, were yet in the harbor or inthe offing.— | Both of the war steamers, three brigs of war, and seve- ral smaller armed vessels belonging to Mexico, were in port. _ Prom Kixastoy, Jamatca.—By the Forrester, ar rived yesterday from Kingston, we have papers to the 5th inst. about ten days later than were last received by the way of Charleston. The imelligence is not of considerable moment to readers inthe United Stat however interesting to those who watch the progre: of events in the British colonies, especially in the Gulf. There are in our files some more minute details of the rrenfof events in ly of a,Jocal character. Haytien state papers are lumnious and bombastic as those of Mexico, but dret fully So a Passengers by the mail schooner Liffey, at Port Royal, from South America, report that they ‘heard, prior to their departure, of a fearful avalanche, the effects of which had been felt on both the Atlantic and Pacific sides {the great and central Cordillera of the Audes, The now Jescended in fearful quantities from the Paramo de tuiz, (which is situated on the western side of the plains of Mariquita,and from160 to 200 miles west of Bogota,)and lestroyed a large and populous district. It is supposed hat twelve hundred lives have been sacrificed by this fearful calamity. —N. 0. Pic, May 21. cratic party itself. We understand that prepara | __ The scene at the moment when the stand fell,was truly horrific; the mass around gave way with ater- rific shout, mingled with groans. As:soon as the dust created by the falling of the building had sub- sided, the numbers around rushed to the spot. The first thing that attracted attention was the arm of a Person projecting from between two beams; it was but the work ‘of a moment in. eéxtricating him; he was perfectly insensible—all said he was dead; his face and head was much cut. This is the person that was said to be Mr. Frazer, the vocalist, but af- terwards it was found to be Mr. O’Daniel, of Phila- ia. Others were removed in quick succes- ‘Those that could not help themselves, were orborne to the Whitehall Hotel; while a umber might be seen in torn habiliments,hob- away as well and as eagerly as they could; others borne off by their friends. Here we must say, we heard of some rascally im- position of the Philadelphia carmen, under the cir- e charging as much as five and ten dol- lars for a vehicle to convey the unfortunates to Cam- den. This was not the only specimen of imposition that was levied on the parties present. When the stand fell, the'principal bars in the neighborhood were demolished, some by the crash and others again closed up from fear. The consequence was, that several parties brought water on the ground; for this they charged fivepence a glass, not objecting to sixpence, strongly impregnated with Jersey sand.— More than one teetotaler complained of this exac- tion, and some from New York said that Mayor Harper's tin cans around the fountain in the Park, were far preferable, and not so thick,Jbesides being much superior; and that if Philadelphians charged thus for water, there was no (pocket) benefit in be- ing teetotalers, Here might be seen some twenty or thirty persons at one time jumping trom the front of the stand, a height of near upon twenty feet ; while a few others on the roof made a leap still greater ; many of them were fortunate enough to clear the falling fragments; others were struck by pieces of timber in their de- scent, or after they alighted on -the ground. One person,well known in the sporting circles of this city, jumped upon a piece of perpendicular timber, which caught his trousers and ripped them up from ankle to waist, but fortunately was the means of throwing him at a greater distance from the falling fragments, with a little injury to his side and hip. Another ide a spring, and somehow in his descert clung to apiece of falling timber,which got so placed when it reached the ground,as to make an angle of about 45° down which the party slid, and reached terra firma in personal safety,butwith his habiliments much torn. Another was heard exclaiming—‘* D— ny eyes Bill, look out, stick to—it’s all it ;” and the persons might be seen clinging round one of the uprights ofthe Club Stand,while the parts adjoi ang Were prostrated with the earth. Then again several hundreds might be observed anxiously inquiring after friends and ac- waintances, running to and fro almost in a state of renzy. The many hair-breadth escapes were truly surprising. The party before alluded to, that repro- bated another for calfing out, “the st is falling,” was knocked down by a piece of timber, with his head against a barrel—across which the timber lay above him, saving him from other portions of the falling Taamnente, with his leg rai upwards at an angle, his h escaping with but trifling in- jury. The person that was rebuked was not so for- tunate; he was ‘severely bruised in various.parts of the body, and was borne off the ground by his friends. One pore had jushleft that portion of the stand which fell and reached the ground to speak to a friend he had observed below, when he heard the first crack given; he looked around for the cause, but het pede unusual, proceeded about three paces farther, when he heard a second crack, and upon again looking around, observ the stand shelving inward as before mentioned.— He was almost instantaneously covered with dust, to such an extent as to re his vision, and found himself surrounded by the Literary Notices, de, Wises, Narrative ; Expion DITION & Blanch: * Philadelphia, de tav@.— We have received vol. 1 of this work, is being issu the ers on a cheaper pl thaa the original work. The type, page and r ing matter are precisely the same as the original imperi octavo, the difference being in the quality and size of paper, and the substitution of wood cuts for steel vignettes. #ux’s Princje.es or Forkysic. Mepicine: First is Set edition, with notes, by\Charles A, Lee, M.D., Harpers, N. ¥.—An excellent edition of this important work, and one likely to prove of much service as a text-l for the American student. Hatisck’s Porms: Harper's N. Y.—This is ah elegantly got up edition of k’s works, adorned with a beautifol steel engraving of Alnwick Castle. Kerrinc House ann House Kervinc.—A new sto- ry is before us with»this: title; it shows that there is a vast difference between merely keeping house, and house keeping as it should be. “It is edited: by Mrs. Sarah J. ale, r Tue Pauais Royar: Colyer, N. Y—A new novel from the pen of John Maneur, the author of Henri Quatre, Ke." i Grorce Barnweu.: Perry, Philadelphia.—We have here the old story of George Barnwell, in.the form of a talefor the benefit of the rising genera- tion. Voyages Rouxp tar Worup : Harpers, N. Y.— From the death of Capt. Cook to the present time. It forms No. 172 of their Family Library. Tue GoupMaker’s VILLAGE: tons, N. Y.— This is a story lated from the German of Zschokke, and is the first of a series of works de- signed for household instruction and improvement. Avrto-Biograrny or Joun B. Govan; Saxton & Miles, N. Y.—We have here the ‘life of this rather famous Temperance Lecturer. . It is rather interest- ing. Gnacuan an Figutine Eo.rerigs: Published by the author, Thomas Eubank.—A rather deep discus- sion on certain ancient projetylea of interest, doubtless, to those engaged on such effairs, Evratir Powrors: Winchester, N. York.—Price 12h cents, and a translation from the French, by Thomas Williams. Curtstina AND HER Covert: Winchester, 24 Ann st.—This is a short translation from the Ge: of a short but vigorous tale of Swedish court life— price 124 cents. Larreaumont; or the Court Conspirator: Win- chester, 24 Ann st.—This Historical Romance is from the gs of Sue, and like all that author’s writ- ings will be widely circulated. » The scene is laid in the reign ot Li ide Monarque, Louis XIVth, and is characterised by the same subtlety, variety, and trupprulness which abound in all his great works ef ction. Lrrretu’s Livine Ace, (No. 55.)—A good num- ber of this popular icsentlsay: 4 * Fixetwoop ; or the Stain of Birth: Burgess, Strin- ger & Co., 228 Broadway Such is the name of a tale of American life. its author we: know no- thing more than that itis not his first pertorm- ance, and should he be well encouraged, it will like- ly not be his last. He can be purcl , a8 Fleet- wood, for 25 cents. Tue Bustre: A Poem—An obscene and low pro- duction of some obscure rhymer.. 3 Anti-Rent Direicuurres in Sconarre.—-Last week the Sheriff received from the State Arsenal 120 stand of arms and ammunition, and on Wednesday last he commenced enlisting men under the new law, “to enforce the laws and preserve order.” On’ Frida: ye men yes ety BOA er ee eee. keer in ssoxs: avid L. Stern! ivingstonville, Which was effected without any Tesletence, eed Hiren Taylor, of the same place, was arrested on a bench war- rant, for petit bmi and confined in. On Satur. day the whole force then enlisted, consisting of about 64 ‘men, under command of Sheriff Bouck, jd to the neighborhood of the Vly, toserve landlord's warrants.— No resistance was manifested, but the men were not to be seen. One called onthe Sheriff on Monda: morals, and settled, and another whom they intended to 4 called og Saturday morning before the Sherif left the Court House, and settled. On binge? morning the force ‘was again mustered, and we counted 80 men, as many, we are told, as the Sheriff intends to enlist at present.— Twenty-five men were ee selected and under the command of the under Sheriff; proceeded to parts un- known. The remainder of the force were left under the charge of Col. A. Mattice, for drilling in martial exer- cise. Our cheerful and quiet village now. ueronents quite @ martial appearance—the inhabitants awakened by the sound of the fife and drum, and our streets filled with falling fragments, a heavy beam of which struck within six inches of his feet, alarming more than injuring him. When those on the stand found it was ig, they rushed towards the left, and the great pressure on a certain part beyond _ the stair case, of about ten or twelve yards square, fell in like a trap door, gently sreoeiting those on it below in coming in contact with those beneath them, and, be- ond a few bruises, at this spot no damage was done. ‘hese are but a few samples of the hair breadth es- capes which were passing round ; hundreds of others no doubt occurred in various parts. It may be con- sidered as one of the most miraculous events that has ever happened in this country, that so frightful and appalling an accident has been attended with so little serious or mortal injury. Immediately on its occurrence, every one on the ground believed that a large number of lives had been lost, and persons started tobring the distressing news to Phila- delphia. As soon as it reached that city. the great- est consternation ensued, and all the wharves where ferry boats arrived, were crowded with people anx- ious to ascertain the latest intelligence. Great was the rejoicing when it was known that there was not a single person killed. my PR i There were also some amusing incidents, that did not fail to draw forth a smile from some who wit- nessed them, Hebe pacanding the awful uncertainty into "which all parties were thrown at the moment. For instance, there was much petty gambling goin, on previous to the race. At the time o e crash, however, the gamblers and_ their dupes hastily left their pursuits, to lend their aid, comparative safety; the only d e they received beitig- from the heads ‘and heels of the Rippermiont brutal and one of the former even forgot to lift what change was on the “sweat cloth,” when an old one, notwithstanding the horror of the. moment, said, with the most perfect sang roid, * itsno harm to steal from these fellows”—and suiting the action to the word, put the change in his pocket and made off. In the hurry of the moment many of the tables were overturned, and the contents of the different banks scattered on the ground ; a Ps scramble ensued, and it was not until the jing fi ents around warned them to desist, that the struggle was given up. Here might be seen a fellow, running away with a couple of bottles under his arms, and a decanter or two in his hands; then again another would be seen with a hat full of oys- ters, another with crackers and sandwiches. Thus matters went on, notwithstanding the prospect of death and danger that prevailed. _ Weare glad to say, that there is every reason to | believe, that the party mentioned as Mr. Frazer, the vocalist, turns out to be a very different individual— Mr. O'Daniel, previously mentioned. In ad- dition to those already mentioned as injured, we learn that a young man named Garrick mete le of Philadelphia, had one of his 9 broken. was taken to the city, and conveyed to the Pennsyl- vania Hospital. ‘When the excitement had somewhat subsided, and the race was announced to come off, with a recklessness which seemed almost to invite accident and death, persons crowded upon the remaining parts of the building, and even upon the shack! ing wall which still hung leaning in the air. Indeed, we never saw any acci- dent so appalling, the impressions of which seemed so soon to die away from individuals’ minds in the excitement of the race. The races announced to come off on Thurs- day are poetpatel until to-day. We believe the mile race of Wednesday did not come off. ‘The following is the summary of the race, such as it was, perhaps as well as could be expected under the circumstances:— Mr. J. Laird’s won... Mr. Kirkman’s Peytona Mile: =i Laird, Jr) 11 Second Heat. 1:56 Firat Heat. 1:56 10 Total. 0. cee oor TO T8T There was a report yesterday in the neighborhood ot Camden, that Peytona had been bought by the proprietor of a course in this vicinity, but we do not give credence to it. It more likely, that a sum of money has been paid to allow her to run over the track belonging to the party alluded to. Upto a late hour last evening, we received little or no additional particulars, e saw several indi- viduals who came from the neighborhood of the track and parts adjacent, who could give us no fur- ther information. We have every reason to believe that the worst 1s now known, and. it is hoped that it will be a lesson to proprietors of courses, and for the future. The public require some- e eran of their persons, for their money, at their hands. If this is neglected, a very heavy re- sponsibility lies with them. Racine Invormation Given.—One of our agents in Newport writes the following note:— Newront, May 20, 1845. Mr. Bennett t— Dean Sin—Will you please drop me a line stating how much money the winning horse took up on the race between Fashion and Peytona—was it not $20,000 aside ? If 0, winner pocketed $20, . There are many little bets in our town on this statement, and they have agreed to rest by your decision. A line left with Judd & Taylor, No. 3 Astor House, will be forwarded. {am newspaper agent here, andtake 140 of Papers per week. I receive a budget from there ¢' m Will you give us @ statement in the He ; that will settle all dispute. I have something pénding mycelf, though small. ‘i i It was $10,000 aside, or $20,000 in all. armed men during the day. On the return of the posse last svi. we arned that arifle shot had been fired at them on t's Patent, but that it lodged in the ae before reach: them. ing. no. injury.—Schoharie publican, May 27. Epwarp Ford, the man who shot an auctioneer of the name of Low, at St. Louis some time since, was fecently fined tendollars for beating his daughter in a manner. The Organ states that the di went upon 8 visit to‘ family, related to Ford, some member of which he is at e1 ay. ‘with ; and consequently forbid his daughter to vi ere. Ascertaining where she had been during the \ and being greatly exasperated at her disobedience,he went to herchamber last evening’and assaulted her with a stick, inflicting several severe blows upon her head ; after using up weapon, he continu- pasties) her with leather straps, until her screams of murder alarmed the neighborhood and attracted a large crowd about the house. Ford was arrested and taken to the calaboose, Miss Ford is the person who was unfor- tunately connected for atime with Low ; and his tragical death by the hands of the father of Miss F., is fresh in the memories of our readers, Fricurrur—A fearful accident brepened at the 10" residence of Mr. Kelsey in Acre’s Hollow, Middle- burgh; on the 2ist inst. The Schoharie Republiggn gives the particulars. ‘The neighbors of Mr. K. had assembled for the purpose of assising in raising a barn. On attemp- ting to raise the third bent, the whole fell with a dread- ful crash, injuring fifteen persons, who were either em- ployed on or standing near the barn. The following are the names of those who were most seriously injured Elisha Guernsey, supposed to be mortally wounded; had both his thighs broken and wasjotherwise seriously injur- ed. Mortification was su ed to have taken place the day peters yestenia . he is probably dead. Jacob Best had his thigh broken. Mr. Spoore, carpenter, seri- ously injured. Burton Nethaway, injured in the head, was for some time after deranged. Nicholas Becker, had his breast bone broken in. ‘elsey and William Wilsey were also injured, though less seriously. As stated above, there were fifteen hurt—one repoi ve eighteen—all through sheer carelessness, if t! - be remembered that ments we have heard are tru: Cavenr at Last.—It will about two years ago, great excitement prevailed in Massillon, Stark county, in consequence of a black man known as the Rey. Mr. Mercer, committing a rape upon a white woman, the wife of a respectable citizen of that place. Mercer was soon arrested; but managed to es- cape from his captors and took to the woods. He was afterwards reported to have been shot, and an inquest held upon his body, which it appears, was a mere ruse to allay the excitement. ‘Through the vigilance of several gentlemen,this Kev. gentleman has been found, and by a letter just received from Sandwich, Canada West, this ebony villain is now in confinement at that place, ready to bedelivered up to the Ohio authorities. Cleveland Plaindealer. Sreamnoat on Saratooa Laxe.—We notice that this beautiful sheet of water is to be ploughed up by amboat this summer. The Saratoga e steamboat now being buil. near Leroy os he 110 feet long. She will be launched hertrips on the Ist of July next, and mal the Saratega Lake (20 miles) frequently will start from Loomis’ Lake House, at tremity of the Lake—from thence she will proceed to the White Sulphur aay cab the east bank of the Lake— thence to Badgley’s South Lake House, at the southern extremity of the La! Arremrt at Suicinr.—Miss Mary O. Burt, of Franconia, living upon Amherst street, attempted to commit suicide in this place on Saturday last, under cir- cumstances that gotocbow emrertid: sympathy forscenes offmurder, The young lady, it seems, had received a Totter of dismiseal from her lover, thet drove her crazy. -With this letter in ber hand, and a penknife in her pock- et, she repaire | to the scene of the murder of Parker; bung Ler bonnet upon the stake that marks the spot of the murder, placed the open letter upon the ground, con- fined it by placing a stoue upon one corner of it, took the knife from Tar pocket, and deliberately cut her throvt! Aman passing by with @ team, noticing her curious manner as entered the wood, followed her, and from behind a tree witnessed the operations. Upon seein, her pass the knife, he cried out to her, and with sucl effct that she fell upon the ground. She was taken home, when, upon examination, it was found that the wound was but slight, —_Man (N.H.) Dem. Orcanic Remains.—The Franklin (Tenn.) say e, li- erat, of the 13th.instant, says: Mr. Shumak: ving six and a half miles south of this a ‘on the top of a hill near his hous of Dr. 8. 8 Mify fold The tooth weighs four pounds six and @ half ounces, and is in a high state of preserva- tion. The enamel on the tooth is near half an inch thick, and as hard as flint. Garuerinc or Tie Hucuvevors.—A new French Protestant or Huguenot Church has been erected in Charleston, 8. C., for the purpose of gathering the lineal descendants of the Huguenots in the vicinity of that city into acongregation. This church, we learn by the Charleston Courier, was dedicated on the 1ith instant, when a dedicatory sermon was preached by Rev. Charles Howard, the pastor. The Couric “ The original French Protestant arch, in which the Huguenot emigrants worshipped, was built on the site of the present edifice, and was burned down in 1740. A ding was erected on the same site, and was also ae, sd by fire in 1796. A third structure was in but, on the recent determination to rev: old form of worship, (discontinued since 1826,) th ing, being of inenficient size, was taken down, nt edifice, in Gothic style of when finished, will be an orname: city,) erected in rede rf iguenot Church is, we believe, the only one of the kind in the United States, and will form an important tink hei nage Protestantism in France and Protestantism. ia America. Fisances or Yate Cottnor.—By the annual re- port of the President and Fellows of Yale College, presented tothe Connecticut Legislature, it appears that the total amount of recei the past year was $26,196 78; total expenditures, $27,149 69. City Intelligence. i and ro am ofthe church fire yesterday, ig abo * Boat Race. deal of,@xcitement has existed pround the wal - places of the’city in reference to & boat race, which. off y Sir He: est ia, said to have distanced her pon AE Quite a number of regattas are in contemplation for the season. Police 0: May 29—A Youna GentLEMan IN A Prcutiaa.y Pereiexina Parpicament—Samuel 8, 8 young gentleman entirely ignorant of the poculisrities of town life, from East Orange, New Jersey, came to this city yesterday, and while examining the beauties and curiosities of this rest metropolis, was accosted in ive 5 the neighborhood of the fi fair damsel with smiling face and great black eyes, who politely in- vited him to call at her residence, Anthony street.— ais sulciupting tialin aad, guided oy te witchery ef rist so tempting an ry ie those igs bark eyes, he entered her il. No sooner had he done so, however, than he had cause to regret his intrepidity—for the lady, with the assistance of her friends, proceeded to relieve him of what Shakespear has proncunced “trash"—namely his purse, containing five dollar gold piece. Mr. Stevens remonstrated, in consequence, probably, of his nex er having perused the works-of the aforesaid gepteen—tad was finally agreed that the purse and gold should be it. iven ry payment of one dollar. Thi Was convened fo, bat uptn Faking outs posts boo taining nine bills, it wes seized b wn. Smith, agentleman of the Bob Sawyerorder. This was net to be. ensued; in the midst of which Miss Ellen Murray got the pocket book, and bore it off,in triumph. Officer Stokel: arrested the parties, and ci them in the wi house for further examination. Upon Smith was found a lady’s work case, marked ‘Ladies. Companion,” anda aul bex, supposed to be stolen from a dwelling ouse. Stratine Diastonns,—Oflicers Martin and Chickering arrested Charles Tooker, a cartman, this 4 charged by Anthony A. Melly, 68 Maiden Jane, ate ig @ box containing a Maltese cross, set with dia- monds; one pair of ear-rings set with diamonds; and one pair of ear-rin; set with d amonds and with aris, one di and one unset diamond weigh- Ee about a carat and a half—in ull the value of four hun- dred and twenty-five dollars, from his office. It is al- leged that Mr. ey 4 Placed the box ona table in his back office, and that Thomas Burns, a man in his employ, sat in the passage way, watching the stairs by whic! back office is appro: d. It is further alleged by Tho- mas Burns, that he heard a carriage stop at the door, and su - it eae pia nen Te Gena the Eon me saw Tooker, w! up as jurns) reac! e bottom—that he then rout Up stairs, to eine Mr Mel- the carriero.was waiting, and: that he saw. ‘Tooker leave the ofice—and then it was that the box, containing vo much valuable ty; was missed by him. Keerino 4 Gamsinc Hovse.—Officer Milliken arrest- ed James McMorrow this morning, charged by James Davis and others, with keeping a gambling house at No. 6-Thames street. McMorrow gave bail for his appear- ance at next Sessions. Perit Lancexy,—John Gilligan was arrested, charged abe nee sundry pieces of timber from Andrew Fash. Jommitted. bs Baracn or Trust sy a Crier Down Town.—Officers Cockfair ‘and Beman made an arrest to-day of a Zone man, said to belong to one of the first and wealthiest milies in the city, and who has been employed as.a clerk in a la and’ respectable establishment down town, charged by his employer-with having abstracted, within the last three months, property to a |: amount, which he has peropntie to his own use. names of the parties are withheld, for the present, request of the magistrates—though we intend sifting this affair, and making some comments upon it at some future time.. Coronex’s Office—Mar 29—The Coroner held an inquest on the body’ of Frederick Holdt, at the City Hospital. Verdict, came to his death by suffocation, caused by swelling of the glottis, resulting trom sponta’ neous affection of the tongue, while laboring under ma- nia a pol, AvotTurr.—Last nightabout half past nine o'clock a mulatto woman was found upon the steps of the Mer- chants’ Exchange, in Wall street, ina state of insénsi- bility. She was taken to the watc: house and died about half past twelve this morning, Board of Aldermen, This Board met last evening at half past 5 o'clock ; Alderman Benson, (acting President,) inthe Chair. ‘Tho minutes of last mecting were read and approved, ointments.—James Cox, inspector of lime ; Joseph D. Smith, inspector of wood, a rough-hearted, tulle blooded, no mistake democrat, for the twenty Hebried whose orthedox democracy was fully endorse: y the committee who reported, on these grounds. : Petiffons.—A number of petitions ‘were received on the subject of free hydrants ; and were referred. Reports.—In favor of appointing Matthew. Sear, me: surer belapascehal ioe fal to All Message from i jor—Nominating several to fill wy havea The document ‘was not read; and, referre ppetaeaatt SRK. M‘Cafferty, collector of assess ments, 7 Papers from the Board—Police Inspector—A communi- cation was received from the Board of Assistants,. stating the action of the Board on the subject of the nomination . inspector of police, by the Mayor—ordered on the le. sieertehinete hatte ‘O’Donnell, an adopted citizen, a reat shoreogs democrat of pure Hibernian descent, wood inspector. William Degarmo, ‘a democrat ‘of the old school,” as represented, was also appointed inepector of wood. The Grounds upon which the applicant claimed, caused con- sidembiel _ q inna ih Alms House.—The committee on finance reported favor stalew the Comptroller to lease from the pur- chasers ofthe Alms House lots, such of the lots as may be purchased for public use, until the Alm Houseis re- moved ; Se beri e ea to the epee! on the oon e money ; and the remission of taxes during occupanc: the Common Council. Adopted. fae Manure.—Comm tian from the Comptroller, in re- lation to the removal of manure from the heads of public docks. Referred. The Celebration of the 69th Anniversary of the National Independence.—Resolution in favor of appropriating 2 ‘sum of $2000, to defray the expenses of the above aniver- sary. ii — Henny moved to strike out “69,” and insert Alderman Brices considered the original resolution, without the amendment, was the correct one, (Laughter.) Se acts Henny was so instructed by some of his se- jors, Cuainman.—Gentlemen, if there be any doubts in a patriotic Board like this, I should feel somewhat sur- prised. (Laughter.) Alderman Stowgari (who proposed the resolution) moved to amend by inserting “ithe next,” instead of “60th” paar Carried. ‘ The resolution was further amended by insertii “$1,600” instead of + $2,000.” 4 * The resolution was adopted. wer A Assessor in 13th Word.—Communica- tion Mr. Timgon, asking for an associate in the 13th ward to aid him in his duties, in the room of Mr. Cook, appointed to the alms house. Alderman Briccs advocated compliance with the prayer of the petioner, which was referred. pk oe an in favor of die the lon ler to pay is “ for cul crockery, ions, he, Ke, &e.,” for the tse of the tea oom. Conner, of the 7th ward, who moved the resoln- tion, rose and said that the late corporation had so com- pletely stripped these vigiiynee oy that the members were not even left. nail to poke into the sugar box. (Roars of laughter.) ‘he resolution was referred. Resolution directing to hand over all suits in the hands of the late Corporation Counsel to the present one. Referred. Alms House.—Alderman Hrxay moved to take up the orilenes in relation to the orggnization of the Alms louse. The Board went into Committee of the Whole and took arecess; and returned at 8 o’clock, when they again went info Committee of the Whole on motion of Ald. Divven, who was called to the Chair by the act- ing President, and took up the ordinance in relation to the Alms House. Ald. Bexsox opposed the introduction of the new law, ‘as the old law would still remain in force. Jt was a sub- ject that required no party action ; and as the new. law provides to have but one ‘commissioner, he considered it would; be fixing a erous power toone man. He | threw out these femeres. notin reference to party ; and, in acase where legal questions might ariso, re appere ought to arefully and deliberately considered. ld Hewny was of opinion that the report of the com- mittee in favor of the change, was to obviate dificultios that arose in the carrying out the provisions of the ‘law. Hitherto difficulties existed in relation to carry in, out such provisions inconsequence of the number o! Commissioners bein cone overthe Department ; and it to alterand improve the law that the contem- plated change was p rd. Ato. Mrssemore coasidered that inasmuch ous abuses had hitherto existed in the Alms Ho: money was aquandered toa considerable extent, a change in the law, giving the of approy the funds, would check such abuses as had been ¢ ppetigiot-entedy in relation to flour contracts aud ot! abuses. Mr pio again contended the experiment ALv. Bxxson considered it would be dangerous to place such unlimited power in the hans of man, who, if he wished, could tyraunize over the cominanity. Axp, MrsseRroue in ros considered tivat at all hazards they ought adopt ordinance ; he, for one, a take the responsibility of voting in favor of its adoption. rit Heyny moved to take up the ordinance, and moved to amend sections 3, 4 and 0. ‘The ordinance appears to be carefully drawn, and well digested in the Committee who reported. ‘I'he following are amongst some of its principal provisions, which pass ed unamended—save that which relates to “ superintend- ent of out-door poer,” which is reported as aincnded :— There shall be appointed by the Common Council, one son, to superiitend and direot. ina ce with the jaws, ordinances, and resolutions of the Common Coun- cil, all the transactions of the Department, &c., who shall be known and distinguished as the ‘‘ Commissioner of the irtment. pei ‘be admitted into the Alms House De- dartmeat, without the written permission of the Commis- sioner, or a Magistrate of the city. If, o shall appear that the applicant for settled elsewhere, an entry shall be ma register kept for that purpose, together with the place of the legal settlement of sach person, in order that the bod estimates may be made of the expense’of such lescription of paupers. the Si endent of the Out-door Poo shall be appointed by the Common Council a person, Who shall be known as the Superinte: Out-door Poor, and who shall receive an annui Alma House of one thousand dollars, and no other emolu i quisites, or compensation whatever: he ive with sufficient security, to be both pprove: , inthe penal sum of two thousend dollars, and Sag his oflice during the pleasure of the Common neil. 4 by the Commissioner a Chief move i Rove De A neat, who shall receive dollars per year, aud no ry hatever.” oes Oe Eeees piorrosetela alterations In Committce of ‘Whole, was adopted before the Board,after which the Board adjourned, after e long session (of nearly 7 hours) at 12} o'clock. evening about 8 ie the : of be ith, = appearance of youth, and t han hich have he i Ginetta? Lita sult pes yt ade OPS See '— Boston ay = ‘The editor of the Horton Post. i proverbial for his fue taste “Dr Felix: ted Soap revives beauty, prolongs and skilful, ery hing tothe im: Fiera inflentbility, in never recommepding ee setishe ealece a serving praise, It is, therefore with: fell of bride, that Dr. ee ay ae saPegec' hes : ‘ 0 Peart Raw lose seadding «thie e Warrants, and ean pt innumerabl monials asser- tions. a7 caref ‘never’ except at his depot, 67 Walker q hae Ne fo, pita te Seance ear New Havea, Backus & Bully Troy; 4 Peirce, Bearwix Hal; New Haven; Backus & Bull, Troy; Alban: Ve Jones’s Original Poems—No 1. T Am gratefiel for the motning wind that fans my fever’d brow— Tam grateful for the morning sun that shines 30 glorious now; Lam grateful for my life, my health, my name, my form, my mn But grateful I am not for al! these pimples on my face. I i of the fa Jones's 7 hoe lear my shin OF toe and bloteln and Aled soe eve with Thateleared my neck of freckles, made my hands and arms And also for iis hair ungent, penn Appiah rar datees Ls for be pelea hese re bias odoner' Taian Shemteal Soaps and Hate festorat “tate chica veces imo pre cues can congcieationsly assure. Fou asia ES a them, that, 5 are. peg tg ee athe aaa A it will make igh s one. clear, Shite, » beautiful, aud m spot or blemish. er ode for though it zaies batn however hank or fo Stops Ty Nm Pye y Gay J thrice as fong as any other article, Bot the Ros oi cts and ta Bond se SR a Ea ame Eruption of the Skin.—It should be remem~ when ict pari di thom thts prope thanges tnd throws upau the sarc, thy are the cause all disorders because they expel from Wrights Todien Vos ce e will be founda detightfat mice east drete oe cee those poisonous amore wate ‘ere the cause not ouly” f and senses, ft malad; facideat {0 man Wena alan Veretatle Pills will be found, to improve y aren direct o the |, they will most health and vigor to the mole fain, ‘which, in tua, Sure to yive a smooth and jexion. com| 4 As nan} it perso! industriously en- acing courterfat Pla he public should be extreme: advertised 4 if aes be pe cases i be particular to ask fog genuine Wright’: Indian Vegetable Fills. toa fay = New Novel Bugene Sue—Price 25 cents: RApRE MON 8 Bistorical Sprameace-ef ice days of . ce lay published at No 24 Anu street, at all the bookstores. ‘This is a masterpiece, aud’ worthy the re- Tid eure date Pe ‘author. is the ouly original STINA cy T, @ Swe- gon serial Romance, nA ANP EEC ‘of Van- Ti 'ANDERING JEW, Price 50 cents.—Six rt Meal rT Samuel R. Taber, of Orient, L. I, whohad been sii jiciaus who did Pn a ages. As ‘hisfsymptoms seemed he tool mM ack Heat's celebrated Worm to indicate the presence: ‘a Rehitig, he s0gh ream eccanet to i away, . re worms” His bad symptoms Peele hetero ys fe ek oe eh ert Rese see ia: 5 hla; and Btate strest, Boston, * A ins ship, the Gite te hte passen; to ha EM tape Enaiand to Atmeriee, by Mt. Francia fener eevee come “ feat mander ship,” Aud long ill that renile ae echer : Ivertisement to ‘of the Passengers. All Philadelphia to the HeRavp must be ee s: Subscriptions % bite te ‘HORIZED Aone, Zie- cents without it; dalvonel fren of clnepe ae meer oie daiphis. Single copies forsale as above, daily, at o'clock cents. Wernuy Henato is also for sale every Saturday mom- inn Price ‘6 cont, or ($9 per annum, delivered in any part of Philadelphia, ree of postage. sn {t II the new and cheap Publications for sale at their es- it, as soon as issued, wholesale and retail. H the exceptio in MONEY MARKET. Thursday, May 29.6 P. M. There was very little change in the stock market to- day. Stonington, Farmers’ Loan, Pennsylvania 5’s, Ken- tucky 6’s, Long Island and Canton, closed firm at yester- day’s prices ; Norwich & Worcester went up } percent ; Reading Railroad }; Erie Railroad fell off }; Morris Canal +; Vicksburg }; Harlem }. The transactions were not large, and the advance of yesterday was with difficulty sustained: The receipts of the Western Rail Road Company, for the week ending the 24th inst., this year and last, were as follow: Frets Previously, since Jan.1..........4. 1944. 1845. $225,620 262,121 35,501 ‘This increase is only about fourteen per cent ; the in- crease in the receipts last fall over those for the correspon- ding period the previous year,canged from thirty to forty percent. A proposition has been made by the Western Railroad Company, for a union with the Worcester Road. The interest of the stockholders of both roads, and the convenience of the public, would be increased by au amalgamation of the twocompanies, A meeting of the stockholders of the Western Road was held in Boston on Tuesday last, and a committee appointed to confer with any committee of the Worcester Company, to devise means to bring about this union, and report @ plan for the same. There have been so-many difficulties between these two companies, arising from the charges for th transportation of freight and passengers, and the danger of future derangements in their arrangements dre so great, that an amaigametion of the two roads into one c ay Would add much to the market value of the $11,306 + 213,314 The revenue from the canels of this State this season, has not been so large as last ; but we trust the déecrease ‘will not be so large in proportion throughout the season as the returns thas far indicate :— Tolte received Jor thetbard week in May, 1843. 1044, 1845, and West Troy, (oa the $28,101 35 20,696 30 19,609 65 . 54,431 98 69,655 68 69,665 66 $82,022 73 90,351 98 99,276 91 ‘TT Will be seen by the preceding statement that the toll on produce coming to market this y for the 3d week in May, is equal to last year, and fifteen thousand dollars more than inthe corresponding week in 1843. The tolla on merchandise going from tide water, are about one thousand dollars less than the corresponding week last year, and about $8,800 less than in 1843. ‘The financial condition of this State, and the policy of the government in relation to theState debt,has been pret- ty thoroughly overhauled in the veto message of the Go. vernor, in returning the Appropriation bill, and in the addresses of the members of the Legislature of both par- ties to theirconstituents. The addross of the whig mem- bers, reviews the present condition of the State debt, and congratulates the people upon the probability of being eventually relieved from the immense debt now hanging over them, It endeavors to throw the odium of eontract- ing this debt upon the democratic party, and take to themselves the credit of having done all in their power to prevent the accumulation of the State liabilities. It is represented that more than ten millions of the present debt was created before the whig party came into power in 1839—that the increase in the Canal debt was created ‘Dy the construction of the Genesee Valley and Black River Canals, and the enlargement of the Brie Canal, al- of which were authorised prior to 1839. The whig ad- dress also states, that all the whig party have done since 1999, has been to provide means to comply with the provisions of the laws atithorising the construction of these canals—that during the session of 1896, the Canal Commissioners, several of which are the leaders of the de- meoratic party now, made a special report, suggesting and strongly urging the necessity for such enlargement rie Canal as should afford adequate capacity for hat they might have a guaranty that the productions of their industry would find, through our canals, @ cheap and itious transit to the Atlan- tio—thet, 2m eecordance these views, a law was passed authorising an enlargement, and that the work At Alb: