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W YORK HERALD. 7, 1845, - Weekly Herald. This publication will this week contain a compre- ive compilation of the last foreign news; also latest Mexican and American intelli- gence of inte It will be ready at 8 o’clock this morning, at sixpence a copy. Pst. The Texas Question—The “Organ” rubbing its eyes—And Mr, Elliott among the Mis- sing? Every bit of information that we receive relative to the progress of ailairs connected with the Texas question is still full of interest, and every fresh de- velopment permitted to be made by the administra- tion at Washington is gathered up with the greatest avidity. Tr seems that the adiinistration are beginning to wake up toa fuller conception of the important po- 1 in which they are placed with respect to the » question and other matters at present affect- » intimately the foreign relations of the coun- The organ too, is rubbing its eyes, and actu- yegins to re-echo the opinions and sentiments expressed again and again by us with respect to the t interference of Great Britain, It now talks in quite a sensible manner about the intrinsic diffi- culties of the subject, rendered still more perplexing and formidable from adventitious circumstances. ‘The Union at last tacitly confesses that we were quite right in the view taken by us of Mr. Elliot’s movements, and with a degree of boldness really startling, the Union asks—‘Shall we submit to this i a ion?” And then itadds with commendable spirit—“If war comes, let it come, and then let us sweep the British from the face of the contine! Bravo, Mr. Ritchie—“them’s our ing insole The locomotive diplomatist—Mr. Elliott—is, it ms, like the agents who received the Mexican \nstalments, among the missing. A letter at Wash- sngton states that on his way from Vera Cruz to Mexico he fell among thieves, who left him nothing buta certain linen garment ! Tae Ferre Bayxinc Law.—Inconsiperate Le- ‘A recent decision of the Supreme Court has thrown a great deal of confusion into the business connected with the free banking law of this State. This decision declares that all those in- ons are, in fact, illegal, in consequence of a at of the constitutional majority in the passage of the bill. The general banking law passed by the usual majority, but every chartered companyrequires two-thirds majority by the constitution of the State, and in the general law, the Supreme Court decides it is necessary to observe this provision. ‘There is no doubt that a great deal of inconside- rate haste is exhibited in our State legislation; and this is, we believe, one glaring instance. According to all strict legal thinking, the decision of the Su- preme Court is correct, und these free banks are, therefore, illegal. Nothing can correct the evil but the passage of another law, legalizing the pre- gislation. The whole business shows the s ignorance of the law-makers at Albany, and should be borne in mind by the State Convention for the revision of the Constitution, so that an ade- quate cheek may be interposed to such incon- iderate legislation in future. GISLATH A Srreax or Far anp a Srreak or Lean.— Philosopher Greeley is very savage on some paper down east, because it says that the new anti-slavery organ,proposed by Cassius M.Clay,willbe comprised of one-half abolition and one-half infidelity. This imputation on Mr. Clay’s newspaper movement, arises from the fact that William C. Bell, from Kentucky, the principal agent of Mr. Clay for the North, was the President of the Infidel Convention hore, and avowed his disbelief of the Bible, chris- tianity, all divine revelation, and which state- ment was afterwards admitted to be quite correct, by Cassius M. Clay, although he had some misgiv- ys about going so far himself. We do not see that Philosopher Greeley has mended the matter by his handling of it. According to all accounts, this newspaper movement, started by Mr. Clay, seems to be comprised of equal slices of philanthrophy— infidelity-—christianity—abolition—fol-de-rol_ and folly. It is, indeed, a good dealin the vein of the recent developments of the abolitionists down east, who denounced all churches and all clergymen at the May meetings in this city. The whole abolition party, in fact, now composed of philosophers—infi- dels—orators, and pretty female apostles, appears to bea fair subject of a commission de lwnatico inqui- rendo. They do not seem capable of taking care of themselves, and should be safely lodged in some lunatic asylum, Pustic Serrr in New Yorx anv Bosrox.—The capitalists and men of business in Boston, at once, with commendable sagacity and good sense, take hold of any enterprise that promises to benefit their city, and hence they have increased its prosperity to aremarkable extent. Ip New York they act quite differently. Here they do nothing but fight and squabble—squabble and fight—separate into rival cliques, and form themselves into opposing coteries. Hence] enterprise languishes and dies, and public works of the greatest importance are neglected from year toyear. Here are the Erie Railroad and Albany Railroad, after being the subject of ten years’ quarrelling, as far from completion as ever.— Yet this city has capitalists of greater means than any other in the Union. Why does not John Jacob Astor, with his fifteen millions, take hold of these things—construct the Albany Railroad and the Erie Railroad—immortalis¢y his name—and give to the natural greatness of Ne® York all the artificial aids nd appliances that vast wealth, acquired, too, in this metropolis, can and ought to give. Derences or THE Counrry.—It 1s a very absurd idea to suppose that this country is in that compara- tively defenceless state which a comparison of the actual military and naval force of the United States and England would appear, at the first glance, to indicate, On the Atlantic border, the whole com- mercial marine could very speedily be transformed into « powerful and effective navy, quite competent to defend our sea-ports. Then, on the lakes, the forty or filty steamers which navigate those waters, and remarkable alike for their strength and ould easily be converted into war steam- , by removing the hurricane decks and mountiug a battery of cannon on the lower deck. In less than three months an army of one hundred thousand soldiers could be concentrated at any point; whilst, by means of the. numerous railroads and means of rapid intercommiunication by the tele- graph, the whole country could be at once organize into one immense camp. . v Rounp asour Rumors rrom Mexico.—It appears from some statemepts ina New Orleans paper, that lligence has been received in Havana to the t, that a number of letters of marque issued by the Mexican government have been received the ud are in readiness for future operations. It i stated, that a Mexican army under Arista, had crossed the Rio Grande. It willbe recollected, that the first intelligence we had of the recent inter- ference of the British Minister in Texas, came to tts in a similar roundabout way, and in the shape of ramor, If thie last rumor turn out to be true, it will only give additional force to the impression, thet Mexico at the instigation of the British and reneh government, intends to make war upon the United s, if annexation should proceed. Every log, therefore, around us, looks equally. Mexie, ontroversy, thatthe two instalments of the Mexi- can indemnity have been paid to agents of our gov- ernment. The President should order payment to be atonee made to the claimants. No doubt there has oon erose neslience, or worse, on the part of the + yevernment at Vera Cruz, but th claimants ought not and must not suffer, a ‘No previous season ever com- menced so auspiciously ; whether it be the fine weather, or the really excellent piece of the Seven Castles, no matter; the fashionables have commen- ced their nightly throng at the Garden. We beg to congratulate the management on the taste employed in the selection of the opening piece—the care with which it is gotten up, and on the engagement of the female dancers and singers, Mesdemoiselles Par- “ington and Celeste, Helen Matthews, and Mary Taylor—they are all absolute fixed stars. Messrs. John Sefton and 'T. Placide, with the prospective addition of the sterling Chippendale, render the comic force of Niblo’s without an equal in America. CasrLe Garprn.—The attendance last evening at the above theatre was not only numerous, but fash- ionable, and we have never on any occasion wit- nessed the expression of more enthusiasm than that by which the performers were greeted.— Mr. Meyer’s piece from the Bohemian Girl, “The Heart bow’d down,” reflects much taste on his musical talent, and though many sing- ers might labor under the disadvantage of so large an urea as the Castle Garden, it is quite the contrary with Mr. Meyer. We are anxious, by the avoidance of hyperbolical eulogism, to guard our readers against forming any extrava- gant expectations of Mr. Meyer, which would assu- redly be disappointed. He is not an ad capitandum singer, whose vocalism seizes on the wonder of his hearers at once, and ‘carries their admiration by storm, without tarrying for the approval ofa matured judgment. Quite the reverse. His voice is not like the voice of Donzetti or Rubini, asource of delight and surprise on its own account, to every audience, vul- gar and refined. Meyer’s singing can only be tho- roughly appreciated by musical critics, properly so called; but it is the approval of those who, properly understanding his powers, rightly admire them, that constitutes an enduring celebrity, and gives an artiste, not merely a local, but an historical re- putation 1n his profesaion. Yankee Hill’s comicalities went off well, and par- ticularly the personation of the Irish character in which he displays much of the original talent of the late “Power.” Altogether, the evenings performance went off much better than we anticipated, being con- cluded by the unrivalled and surpassing skill of Herr Cline, on the tight rope, who sustained his new in- troductory act of “the Peasant and Prince,” to the surprise and astonishment of all present. Wexrcn’s Granp Equestrian Company.—This encampment at New Jersey last evening was crowd- ed to excess. Notwithstauding its capaciousness, one half that were desirous of seeing the perform- ances, could not obtain admission. This morning they make their grand procession through this city. On Monday and Tuesday they perform in Albany; on Wednesday at Schenectady; on Friday at West Troy, opposite to Troy, theatricals not being allowed in the latter place. In their route they are exciting the greatest attention and amount of patronage. The\General is bound to go ahead and win honors. Departure or SicNor Sanquirico yor Evrore. —This talenteu musician takes his departure in the Great Western on Thursday next. Previous to which he will give two concerts in this city, one on Monday, and the other on Wednesday evening, at Palmo’s opera house, in which he will be assisted by Madame Pico, Signor de Begnis, and a whole host of talent now in this vicinity. There is little doubt but that he will have crowded houses to bid him farewell. A Wisracrr.—In the Washington Union of the 4th instant, the Philadelphia correspondent of that paper calls our opinions about Texas annexation “moon stories,” and asserts, with an air of. dogma- tic importance, almost equal to that of Father Ritchie himself a few days since, that there is not the slightest difficulty in the way of annexation. And yet, in the very same number of the “organ,” the editor embraces the identical views expressed by us. However, the opinions of the Union have been so wavering and unsettled on this subject, that ita sagacious correspondent may be excused for his blundering failure to keep time with the “ organ.” ‘Tue Paterson Repeaters have also passed réso- lutions denunciatory of O'Connell’s infamous lan- guage, with reapect to this country and its institu- tions, and entirely dissolved their association. ‘What is the reason that the Repeal Association of New York so obstinately refuses to follow the ex- ample of the patriotic Irishmen in other parts of the country? Do they wish to be regarded as the mana- cled serfs of O’Connell, and partners in his atrocious acts against this country? We call upon them to avow themselves to the world, so that we may know what they are. Tue Exvectric Maanetic TeLecrarn.—tt ap- pears that the company has been fully organized for the contraction ot telegraphic communication be- tween this city and Washington. Why is the work Not at once commenced ? In the present position of public affairs, no delay should be incurred in ex- tending as far as possible this means of communica- tion between all the prominent points of the country. ‘We would call upon the President to direct to this subject the attention of Congress at the earliest possible period. Wanverine = Putanturorists.—We perceive that Abbey Kelly and Jane Hitchcock are wander- ing towards the West, intending to speak at every cross-road, and to cry aloud from every green stump, relative to slavery, dissolution of the Union, and va- rious matters and things. These are the female apostles who are going about the country in order to dissolve this confederacy. Whenever they have un- fastened the first pin, we will make a record of the fact in due course of journalism. Cwarity or Nortu Americans.—Thus far, $199,- 058 have been received by the Pittsburg sufferers. Altogether they will probably get $200,000. No sin- gle individual subscription was over $500. Thus far the sufferers by the recent fire at Quebec have received about $50,000. They, also, are likely to re- ceive $200,000. Among the subscriptions were one of $3500, and three of $2500 each. Mark the dif- ference! Yet, who will complain? Most likely, he who gives nothing. Anttvats.—Gen. Robt. Armstrong arrived at the Astor House yesterday, en route to Liverpool, as United States Consul in that port. In company with the General, are his son, daughter, and son-in-law, Mr. Harris. They all leave for Liverpool per steam ship Great Western, on the 12th inst. General Armstrong is an excellent and a worthy man, and will give great satisfaction in his new office in Liverpool. siprsigs New Coxecror. stood, that Cornelius W. Lawrence, Esq., is to be appointed Collector of this port. He takes office on the Ist July. The history of this removal is curious. Sporting Intelligence. Hunting Pang Track, Near Partapeupaia.—On Wednesday afternoon, about 8 o’alock, a very ex- citing trotting match took place overthis course, be- tween Ripton and Americus. “Purse $200— mile heate—best three in five. The time was as follows: MILES. let... 2 40 ad la 38 3d 2 39 4t 2 41 oth “ +22 45 Ripton won the two first heats, and there were of- fers of $100 to $20, that he would take the purse. Americus won the 3J and 4th heats, and bets were freely offered of $100to $5 inhistavor. The last heat was ay. closely contested, and Ripton was successful, ag the knowing ones say, by the skin of his teeth. No matter, it was very good for a lame nag. ‘Thus we have had, within afew weeks, Ame- ricus beating Lady Suffolk, and Ripton beating Americus. Now ‘it only remains to bring these three able animals once more together, fs. if the grey mare does not prove the better horse. Beacon Courst—More Great Srort.—By the advertisement in this day’s paper it will be seen that there is some great feats of pedestreanism shortly to come off over this ground. Great preparations are being made for this and other pieces of sport that are in contemplation. New stands, fences, improved track, &c. Recatra.—A great deal of sport was had yester- day, among our citizens who went down to witness the boat race. We should think that there were at least five thousand persons present, and the anima- ted contest was loudly cheered by the spectators as the successful boat came in. The race was won in gallant style by the Santa Claus. A splendid suit ot colors was presented to her. The Rip Van.Win- kle, William Crolius, Sir Henry, and Eclipse, came in close upon her heels. Being all built by Crolius, the probability is, to superior skill in running, the Santa Claus is indebted for her victory. This is but a precursor to another of interest to come off soon. Wan ow THE Ban Rooms.—Philosopher Greeley, who is very hostile to any war about Oregon, is ve- ry savage in favor of a war onall the bar rooms.— He announced, a few days ago, that the bar room in the Astor House was broken up, and pronounced a great eulogy thereon. It happened, however, that the bar room of that magnificent establishment was on- afte ly removed to the basement—cool, quiet and retir- ed—and fitted up in a style of princely elegance and splendor. On learning this awful intelligence, the philosopher comes out with a general denunciation of all bar rooms. When will moral reformers learn common sense, moderation, and decency ? A Most Beautirut Hat ror Suwer.—One of the most beautiful light articles that a gentleman can wear during the warm weather, is the light castor recently introduced by Mr. C. Knox, of 110 Fulton street. The heaviest of them only weighs 24 oz. Both in appearance and comfort of wearing they can- not be surpassed. Another excellent article this gentleman has introduced for travellers, viz: a silk travelling cap with cape ; for seaboard in particular they cannot be surpassed, being both light and wa- ter proof. These articles are well worthy of a trial. Mutrum 1n Parvo.—One of the most useful pro- ductions of the age in a small compass, is Sheldon’s patent American letter balance, in the form of a pen- cil case, containing a balance for letters under the new law, showing their exact weight, from one- quarter to two ounces, with the rates of postage ; an ever-pointed pencil, pen-holder, tooth-pick, seal, place for pens and pencils, and being an exact mea- sure of four inches. : It will be found one of the most useful pocket companions a man of business can possess. They may be had at a very reasonable cost at J. T. Brown’s, 122 Fulton street. Tur Doc Law.—It is time to put the dog law in operation. The weather is becoming very hot. Praces or Recreation axp Exsoyment.—The various places in this vicinity where health and en- joyment can be most fully promoted, are fast filling ‘with sojourners. Hoboken is daily crowded with the most fashionable company, and juveniles in abundance. It would do old bachelors a_ wonderful amount of good, in more senses than one, to - wit- ness their buoyant display of health and spirits, and tosee the happy faces of their parents. The splen- did establishments on Staten Island are fast filling with visitors from more distant parts ; in some of them already, sojourners for any length of time, can- not be accommodated. Alonzo Reed’s, at Fort Ha- milton, 18 daily well attended ; the beautiful drive along the beach, or the pleasant ride by the steam- boat is enjoyed by hundreds ; and afterwards the ‘ood cheer that is provided by the worthy host is lone ample justice to, amid: the greatest commenda- tion for good fare, attention, &c. Bloomingdale ee Oe ahh , Stryker’s Fay E rospe ct Hall, had Rochelle, other spots are drawing great numbers ot admirers, ‘This is as it should be, for there is great truth in the old adage— ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” ‘We almost forgot to mention_the si did esta- blishment of Messrs. Noe & Crowell, at Morris- town, N.J. It is fast filling with highly respectable families from various parts, who are loud in their commendations of the hosts and the accommoda- tions. Catskill Mountain House is another delight- ful spot ; the house and premises have been much improved since last year, and few can surpass Wm. Sc obie in attention and courtesy. There are others equally worthy of notice, doubtless, but these tor the present may suffice. Gen. Houston on Annexation.—We find in the N. O. Bulletin, of the 29th ult.,a sketch of the speech made in that city on the 28th by General Sam Houston. We extract the following relative to An- nexation :— In conclusion, Gen. H. spoke of the subject of Anne: tion, stat that he had shown his partiality for the mea: iv for it in 1886, and dispatching, immediate- on his accession to the Presidency in that year, a spe- cial envoy to bring the subject before the Cabi: at Washi: mn. The subject remained before the Cabinet, he continued, until 1838, when it was thought to be con- trary to true policy and to the dignity of Texay, further to importune, and the proposition was withdrawn. The subject then slumbered until he was chosen to the Presidency in 1841, when he instructed Mr. Riley, who was Minister at Washington, to bring the subject again before our Government. Again, he said, Texas was treated cavalierly, and the proposition was not pressed, until Mr. Van Zandt became the Texian resident in the United States, when he solicited instructions on the sub- phd of Annexation, and he was referred to the former letter to Mr. Riley, with directions to open negotiations, should a favorab! be peter? occur, With this state- ment of facts, Gen. H. said he would leave the publie to infer whether he was opposed to,or in favor of,Anexation It was true, he said, that he had sr sy a little with Great Britain, and made the United States as jealous of that power as he possibly could ; and had it not been, he said, for the ness of the Texian Cor in passing and sending to this country a declaration, that nine-tenths of the people of Texas was in favor of the measure, he would hi 80 operated on the fears of the American Senate that the prize would slip by their grasp, as to have procured the ratification of the treaty ring. With that assurance in their hands, however, Senate could attend to other matters at that time, and deal with Texas at their loisure. He then stated that there exists but one sentiment in Texas, and that is in favor of Annexation ; that he is perfectly sure the Texan Executive, as far as he can do it, will carry out the mea- sure in good faith ; that when the Congrei ets they will give their assent tothe measure, President has already given his; and that when the special depu- ties of the people meet in Convention, in pursuance of the President’s Proclamation, they will ratify the act with every solemnity, and then the country will present an unit front. He said there was no opposition amon, the ae eele ; he was sure the President would not, nor wo The question now is, will Mr. Lawrence turn out freely? Better ask Prosper M. Wetmore—he can tell. A word to the wise, &c. Lapres’ Sart Water Bara.—Why does not some enterprising man erect, in a proper location in this city, a handsome and commodious public salt water bath, exclusively for ladies, where they would be free from the impertinencies and insults of loafers and things called gentlemen? This hint, given gra- tis, is worth a fortune. Tue Srew tw Ruone Istann.—Why don’t they do something with Tom Dorr in Rhode Island, and have'done with that eternal subject? It is nothing but Tom Dorr—Tom Dorr—Tom Dorr, all the time. De let him finish the batch of fans on which he is now engaged, and then let him cut and run. is probable Frorma Exection.—it that the | democrats will have all they want in Florida. In | the whig counties heard from, the democrats, it is sid, have polled ns strong a vote as they anticipated Che elevtion in Florida is important just now, j ceanse she is one of the newly created States, he himself interpose one breath in its way. According to this England has been made the dupe of the Texan diplomats. How will that power relish to be humbugged ? ‘Tur Great Fire at Quenec.—Appended is a re- capitulation of the buildings destroyed at the recent great fire at Quebec :— Lower Town, 140; St. John Suburbs, 58; St, Roch Suburbs, 1432: Total, 1690, The number of outhouses, stores, &c., not included in Montreal, about th of the loss sus- re yesterday fed, iy —~say pecuniary relief to 4000 persons.—Quebee Mercury, May 31. Gueat Sreep.—The evening train of cars which left Boston at 4 P. M. on Monday, arrived #t the Springfield depot at five minutes before eight, having made the trip of 99 miles in 3h, 52m. Allowing for stop: 30 minutes, the running time was 3h. 25 minutes—ove: 28 miles an hour.— Springsietd Gaz. Insunetion.—The Supreme Court of Ohio, at its late session in Cincinnati, granted a writ of injunc- tion on application of Samuel Medary, forbi the officers of tate to let out the public printing by contract as authorized by the law of last winter. case wil some up for decision at the Court in Bank, in January, The Missing Mexican Indemnities—A Selu- tion. As there is_some controversy respecting the pay- ment of the instalments due from Mexico to the United States, which should have been received in April and July, 1844, I have much pleasure in giving you some idea of how this business has been carried on, and you may judge for yourself who are the gainers and losers by it. It will be remembered that the United States go- vernment, after much trouble, made an arrangement on the 30th January, 1843, with the Mexican govern- ment, to pay in money, some citizens of the former, for losses sustained in consequence of proceedings on the part of the latter government, and at the time, it was agreed that this money should be paid in in- stalments, and at periods then fixed on. To this. it was also settled that the money should be plac in Vera Cruz, free of charge, and there be delivered tothe United States agent, and, if I correctly re- member, the Mexicans were to allow a commission for shipping charges. These conditions formed the rincipal part of the arrangements made on the 30th january, Ii ‘how we must see how they have been carried out. ’ f Mr. Bi sent to Mexico, on several occasions, Mr. P. A. Southall as a special agent, to receive and take charge of these said instalments, while Mr. Waddy ag rl was minister in Mexico ; and some time in 1843, Mr. Southall arrived there ; but he found that Mr. Waddy Thompson either had made, or was making an arrangement with a re- Hae firm, (whose acting partner in Mexico is r.V Gg? to receive from the Mexican government the instalments as they became due, and forward them to the United States. 1 understood at the time that this caused much discontent, and a great dif- ference between Mr. Southall and. Waddy Thomp- son, but it resulted in the latter having his own way, 1 Mr. Voss’ firm then acted as agents for United States. : Two instalments were due on the 30th April and 30th July, 1844, and. which, according to Mr. Shannon’s letter of the 21st September, were duly paid; but Mr. B. E. Green, under date of the 17th December, 1844, informs Mr. Calhoun that they were not paid. Now, the way I account for Mr. Green’s statement is as follows :—When these instalments fell due in July and April, the agent of the United States must have made anegociation with the Mexican government, to the effect, that if the said government would issue rafts payable at the Custom House, that they, the agents, would give a receipt for the payment of the amounts due the United States, and as these drafts would not have been taken at a fess discount than 40 or 50 per cent, the parties most interested would have made a good speculation out of the transaction they were paid, which they probably would have been if Santa Anna had remained in power; but a new government having taken possession of the Republic, they at once repudiated the financial acts of the former, hence the enormous claim that Messrs. Hargous & Co., now have against the Mexi- can government. Itshouldbe a matter of enquiry with this govern- ment, and I have little doubt they will diseover wh ie Thomson made such ag, ai ment wii Mr. Voss. I don’t intend to that Mr. Waddy Thompson received any benefit from it, yet it 18 very strange why it should have been made, as the Mexicans, being bound to deliver the money at Vera Cruz, free of charge, it would have been much more advant us than orders, that is with- out some other benefit than the payment of the mere amount due. . There is a strange mixture of characters con- nected with this transaction, and to those who are acquainted with their peculiarities, there will be little difficulty in coming to a correct conclusion. ‘When drafts are given in the Mexican Custom House, they are generally used by the merchants for the payment of their import duties ; if other- wise, they are paid when that department is in funds, which is seldom the case ; merchants know- ing the risk they run, neyer take ony such drafts from the Government without at a discount of 40 a 60 per cent—at this rate they are jonas fe run the risk ; but this is no reason why the Minister of the United States should do so; he has a certain claim on the Mexican Government, and they have to poy, it, not in paper, but in specte, and it has to be delivered in Vera Cruz, an fence then for the United States, and any deviation rom that art ment is at the risk of this Government, and should not fall on the claimants, who have entrusted the settlement to them. Sarr Pavt. Umrep Srates Troors.—The St. Louis Republi- can states that five companies of the first regiment of United States Dragoons, under Col. W. 8. Kearney, left Fort Leavenworth, on the morning of the 18th, for the Indian country. The troops under Col. K. will visit the forts and principal trading stations, and, as far as practicable, all tne Indian tribes along the line of their march to the South Pass of the Rocky Mountains. The objects are stated by the Republican to be, to impress nthe Indians the necessity of maintaining friendly ions with the United States traders, trappers, &c. and especially with the parties emigrating to Oregon, tage oes is anticipated from the visit of this force to the Indian tribes above the Yellow Stone,as many of them have ve fect conceptions of the power and Col. K. and his command will return by the Arka River, in the Fall. It is su; posed that the expedition will be out about four months or more. Literary Notices. Harpver’s Intuminatep Bravz, No. 29.—We re- ceived to-duy, this new part of the best edition of the Scriptures ever issued in this country—perhaps in the world—for popular use: certainly, they must be unusually fastidious who could desire a better. Nevittes, or Garrerstown, No. 4.—The Har- pers’ also publish this day, this new number of Dr. ver’s last work, in the serial form, and very inter- esting it is, as all his productions, indeed, are. A Trip ror Invauipgs—Sraten Isuanp Sream- Boats, Fort Hamuron, &c., &c.—After havingbeen contined for some days with all the symptoms at tending fever, smull pox, &c.,a friend proposed a trip down the bay as the most likely means of re- storing me. Wee left the city at 10 A.M. for Staple- ton, and floated over the bounding billows on board one of those easy “ rocking chair steamboats,” that ply regularly between green pastures and the hot un- comfortable city. . The breezes were balmy, and nature was Rey: and we took in the pure exhilarating air from off the deep, which gave us more vitality and life, than we ha felt before in years—we looked down upon the sea- girt shore, aod feasted our een on the green fields. Landed at Stapleton, walked down to the Telegraph, looked out upon the broad expanse of waters, viewe the fortifications, and crossed over toFortHamilton in asmall boat. The gentlemanly and obliging pro- prietor of the Hamilton House gave us a ieadid dinner, all the delicacies of the season included, and we departed in the seven o'clock boat for New York, delighted with the trip, and feeling decidedly improv- ed, both in health and spirits. Let those now go who went before, And those who've al’ now go the more. Mr. Eprror :— 4 As it frequently occurs that fires originate from unknown causes, | have thought that a few of my experiments would tend in a great measure not only to put housekeepers on their guard, but to prevent some of these dreadful cases. _ About twelve years ago considerable smoke was issuing from the door of a lumber room in the house of a friend, and upon examination it was found to proceed from a keg of old lamp rags which was under the rubbish ; from this I was induced to make a few experiments, and I found that linen or cotton ra; eased with linseed oil were more combustible than the same rags greased with lamp oil, spontaneous combustion taking place with the linseed oil rags, under pressure, in two months ; sperm oil rags were consumed in the space of six months, under the same pressure ; clippings of oiled silk and thin oil cloth, greasy hay and shavings pro- ducing the same effect in a greater length of time. It is the duty of all housekeepers to see that lamp rags, and greasy organic matter of all kinds, are not stowed away in any part of a house. I am con- vinced that many fires in this city originate from this cause, and therefore beg the insertion of the ve. Yours truly, Cuemist. w. Movements of Travellers. There was yesterday avery considerable influx of tra- vellers, with there families ct all the principal hotels.— ‘The South furnishing, as usual at this season of the year, the majority on the move for pleasure and recreation. At the ‘Amenicas—Thomas P. White, New Orleans; A Pratt, Mobile; D. Williamson, Hartford ; John M. Davis, New Orleans; N. Howard, Mass.; Hugh Darclay, Russellville, Ky.; D. Urquhart, Baltimore; ‘Thomas Spicer, do.; Clay: ton, Wright and Charles, augusta, Ga; J. Little Smit Ala.; and D, Hamme: Phila. Aston—A. Baird, John Walcott, U.S. tle, do.; Drs. Hobbs and Dunn, Mas county; Mr. Tiffany, Baltimore Knowleton, Columbia; M son and Fish, Richmond, V: three Fitzimmons, Ga.;'W Nashville; Spark and Taleeford, Va. Ciry—Thomas B. Nalte, U.S.N,; A. Bradish, Rochester; M.Fonnalle, North’ Carolina ; M. Niles, Washington, D. C.; Judge Shielda, commissioner general land office, Washington; Samuel Stokes, Philadelphia; Brispham and Barton, Ala; J, Taylor, North Carolina; Rey. Mr. Chauncy, Washington, and Paul Daniels, Savannah. Fraxkurx—H. Ferguson, 8, C.; George Molver, Conn; Isaac Curtis, New Hampshire; A. L. Latham, Norwich; P, Dickinson, Baltimore; C. F. Johnson, Middleton, Ct.; M. M‘Connell, Boston; T. R. Lowry, Ill . Giom—Mr. Stevenson, Mrs. Vanhart, Canada; ¢ Ar fie jamaica; J. Blanchard, §t. Louis; Joseph Ro- gerson, New Orleans; Jonn Brown, Howano—W. H. and Thomas Marshall, Washington: H H. Chestnut, Clinton, N.Y.; Col. J. W. Jones, thiladel- piss 8, Adams, St, Louis; J. W. Southull, North Caro- lina; Albert Gallatin, Albany; C,H. Woolfe, Pittsburgh; | &, Brent, Charles Simpson, Boston; Capt. Coombs, alle, Dr. Bates, Ala; W. Stowell Worcester, Me Ww ‘Thomas Daniels, Roxb ; ton, “New ort; Hurkley, Hughes and Loy, Boston; C Bt Louis; Samuel Day, Phila, companies were on the spot immediat was given, and in @ short time arrested further pro- ress of the flames. The dam: will not e: one jousand dollars. We understand the promises were not insured. is Office, June 6.—Granp Panave oF THE Catt THUMPIAN Banp—A now at tHE Exnisition Rooms oF tHe Monster Sra Horse.—A full dress porate of the far-famed Calithumpian band took place last night.— After visiting the various porter houses and oyster , and lahibikg ney. mugs o! half,” they with one accord agreed to proceed to the ex- hibition rooms of that extraordinary and singular curio- ari oe ” Lape po Son nage Ne a Deine » for the aon scientifically exami ie production of nature. (?) y spowee hav. ng gone forth that the animal was not a genuine live monster, fresh from the briny deep, but a miserable stuffed apology, manu- factured down East, these scientific gentlemen probably considered itas due to the cause of natural hi pred in eneral, and their worthy selves in particular, an inspection should take place, for the purpose of deciding a question of such vast ageceeee poy marched, armed with broomsticks, and to the spirit stirring sound of a big drum and « smell fife entrance of the premises—and then one gi rush was made--the doors flew open, and they found themselves in the hall where the “monster” received his visitors. Meanwhile the proprietor and keepers, who are. gentlemen from the of steady habits,” and not used to such sans ceremonie introductions, bethought themselves how they might best prevent the inspec- tion intended. It was finally resolved that the lights should be put out, and ‘as done ; and the Calithum- ians found themeelv. fied,” as well as the animal. hey proceeded, however, to revenge themselves b: He, ing lamps _ dine game Shag so Officer Baker happened to pass that way, about is time, and with the assists of Al derman Hart and Captain Willis of the watch, succeeded in arresting two of the honorable members, bead names of George Johnson on John Anderson. ey were this morning committed answer, Pursuit anp arrest or a Bor ron Steatinc.—John Peterson, a small boy, was arrested, charged with steal- ing silver knives and forks. It appears Mr. Samuel ing through Barclay street, this bern about eleven o'clock, when he heard the cry of “atop thief,” and immediately afterwards four boys pass- edhim at full'speed. He pursued them,and upon arriving at the Park, he distinctly saw a quantity of silver knives and forks in possession. Continuing the pursuit he succeeded in iting two of them in the house of a man named Purnie—one of the boys, however escaped,— On the person of the boy arrest: as found a bottle of wine, BA Cig teat ps i len seh e itraas Any person having ives 8: rks, will apply at the Police Office. Two Horrrun Youtns.—Two boys, by the names John MeNevin and James Hutchinson, were arrested, charged by Mrs. Clarissa B. Stanton, 24 Cherry street, with seek- ing to injure her children, in the following manner.— About 10o’clock last night, Mrs. Stanton went into her bed-room where her three c! ing, and discovered thes irtment; 80 great, indeed, rly fainted. Upon searching the room a small hole was discovered in the wall, under the bed, through which a common pipe- stem had been inserted, and from this came smoke of some nauseous drug, which Mrs. Stanton thinks was as- safcetida, and she charges these boys, who lived in the adjoining room, with the act. They were held to bail to answer. Vionent Assautt on a Woman—Pronanie Muaper.— A black fellow, by the name of Joseph Holden, was ar- rested, charged with assaulting and beating, in the most shameful manner, a colored woman, named Georgiana Murray. Mr, 1 ease) Cooley, who w: the corner of Church and Anthony streets, says, that about eleven o'clock last evenil Holden strike Georgiana several times with his fist on the head and face. and then take from his pocket a heavy club, and beat her, knocking her down and then kicking and jumping on her. She was removed to her house, and a physician called immediately. It is doubt- ful whether she will recover. Holden was committed. Atremrrep Suicipr.—Ellen Davis, a miserable half- starved looking woman, attempted to commit suicide b: jumping oft one of the docks on the North river, this af- ternoon. She probably thought—and from her appet ance we should judge mghtly—that there could be no ille in that “ bourne from which no traveller returns,” which would be greater than her present woes. She was lock- ed up, however, for the present in the Tombs. Srrapina a Hat.—Mary Wilson was charged with stealing a Florence hat, and some other goods from the Catharine market. Committed. Coroner’s Office.—Junr. 6.—The Coroner held an inquost on the oe of nor Jones, 41 Clarkson street. Verdict—came to her death from bleeding at the lungs. General Sessions. Before the Recorder and Aldermen Meserole and Dodge. M. C. Patterson, District Attorney. June 6.—Trial of Joseph 'C. Ashley, indicted for Per- jury and Forgery, continued.—It will be recollected the perjury 1s alleged to have been committed in the answers of Ashley in his examination before a Master in Chan- cery. eH. Morris bag counsel for the defence, now read several authorities for the purpose of showing that the Master had no authority to propound the questions which he did; which,if he could show, would at once put an end to this trial. [A. Crist, Esq., now. read the order of the Court, under which the oxamination was had, and Mr. Morris said he was not ready to go into the authorities in the case, but would do so shortly. A. Crist, Esq., was placed on the stand—Has seen Mr. Smith, one of the witnesses in this case, this morning ; he is sick and confined to his bed, and therefore unable to appear. Ley. Meuhis sworn—B0" Astley’ wai brought before me ona warrant issued by myself on an affidavit by Mr, Crist while I was Mayor of the city ; the depositions of J. Smith, Jr, were taken before me. [Mr. Morris here identified many papers produced in evidence raaay as papers which were submitted to him on the commit- ment of Ashley.) The District Artonney peopesed reading the dey sitions of Mr. Smith taken before Mr. Morris on the 13th and 14th of February, 1844, at which time Mr. Smith was cross-examined by Mr. Ashley. Mr. Monais objected. Overruled. Depositions read : by which it appeared that Smith had been acquainted with Ashley about twenty yoars; that after Ashley’s return from Europe, he requested depo- nent to act as agent, and collect rents on the house No 18 Grand street ; that Ashley introduced to deponent a person as Captain Duplex, and brought to him a paper purporting to be a power of attorney, signed by Duplex: that all the money collected on the rents was id to Mr. Ashley ; Ashley told him some time afterwards that Duplex was dead, and deponent then gave up the agency. [Several papers were also sworn to as being in the hand- writing of Ashley, and signed by him, though purporting to be signed by other parties. ‘These papers, tho prose- cution insisted, were therefore forgeries Mr. Ashley 1843, and and sug- gested the propriety of his writing to him, informing him ot a levymade on the property in Grand street by Mr Crist and others ; the letter was written and handed to Ashley, to mail ; an answer, or what pioee to be such, was received by deponent throu; er The prosecution proposed reading this letter, insisting that Mr. Duplex, to whom the letter was written, hac been dead three years previous to the writing of the let- ter, and, therefore, could not have received or answered it. Mr. Monnis objected on the ground that it had not been shown that Ashley ever read the letter or the an- swer. Sustained. Coanetivs Nacie, sworn—ls a counsellor at law; knew Robert Duplex; was called on by Mrs. Burke, his sister, on the 24th of July, 1840; then saw him; she call- edon'me some short timg afterwards, dressed in deep mourning, and stated thather brother was dead. Wm. A. Forcer, sworn—Knew Robert Duplex; mar- ried his sister, Duplex died about the 6th of September, 1840. Cross-examined—Appeared before the Grand Jury at the time they were prceetne to indict Mr. Ashley; 1 told Mr, Crist that 1 had seen a person who told me Du- plex had paid money to Ashley for the Grand street pro- perty; Mr. Crist answered that it was impossible, for Du- plex was never worth $600 in his life; he furth that I should answer only the questions asked me; Mrs. Burke, sister of Duple: has of lent her money, dred dollars at a time; has understood thi the owner of the property in Grand street; has under- stood Mrs. Burke has gone by the name of Mra. Dem- ming as well as that of Thornton. The Court here adjourned till Monday morning at 11 o'clock, Superior Court. Beiore Judge Oakley. June 6.—Herschfield et al. Tultee et is still before the . Before Judge Vanderpoel. Joseph Jackson vs. Frederick Goek —We gave the par- ticulars of this cause in our journal yosterday, and the jury have been discharged, as they could not agree to a verdict. <Andross et al. vs. Wellington A. Carter et al.—This war an action of trover, brought to recover, by which the plaintiffs seek to recover two barrels of varnish at $190. The facts,as they appeared, are as follows defendants, about last aay represented to plaintiffs that they had @ quantity of French brandy under Custom- —This cause House loc! it a store adjacent, and the plaintiffs, ima- ‘ining that ae ions of defendants were O. K.. fred with immediately. A short time after plain. tiffs removed, they imagined, their French brandy, but to their amazement, when they opened the casks, founc that, instead of the “ Cognac,” it was nothing more ov less than “ Baltimore Gin.” The jury, after consulting t her for a short time, returned a verdict for the plain. tiffs for $191 97, and six cents coats. 7 Cireult Court. Before Ju imonda. ‘ Juny 6.—Wall et als. va, Howard Insurance Com- any.—Yesterday Borie Oe jury retarned a verdict in this case for the defendants, the particulars of which are already before the public--the verdict was 40 given ona point of law. “ q Stephen Hendrickson § Co. vs. Jacob Vedder. —In this ¢ the plaintiffe brought their action against the de- fendant fur the amonnt ofa quantity of goods alleged to en purchased by defendant, bought in the name The defendant contend- le use of without his con. ‘authority, name had been forged to @ note given in payment for said goods, on which the plain- tif’ now brings his suit. Verdict for defendant. Court for the Correctton of Errors. Present, the Lieutenant Governor, the Chancellor, and twenty-six Senators, Suse 6,—No. 4.—L. H. Sandford vs. J. C. Haleey.—Mr. 8. Stephens and concluded for the plaintii! in error. Mr. C.B. Kirkland was heard for defendant in error. Calendar—This Day. Svrearor Count. 38, 50, 54, 55, 56, 59, 268, Ouio River.—At Wheeling, on Tuesday, there wore 37 inches of water in the’ channel: f ing At Pittsburg, on the same the river had 24 of water in the channel; } fasaala hha Rog thas chase enhtek PILLS: itera pat ves the result. E Bi b and purity and are We whatis fect? They. ly, h ultimately in fponlexy 3H juences when ie. it the simple method of purifying the body with Banivetts Pile fr the other By thelr ald erated; (perience, tt hestone of eer cd aoa a aturally adapted one for ‘he whol i the whole mass of the’ duids,. and ids made and renewed. from e enticed ina manner ina rll soars Sante fo enumerate yy name, witl ‘het medic DNLOR FWo Wika ale Continue ituntil a perfect cure is eficetede ass he Maur to Thave nd persons, desirous Ca see, to me: bleeding, Seen’ cei purged Lin Fevers, Infammations, Colds, Messi or without sound purges’ (oF Me (0 Atthia oF keep or run rnorSCBIPTURAL PROOF ‘The allusions to PaEKiog may be aut by many to bespicitn. ally applied in the following texts. But | would ésk--Wher of fect would they have in figurative sense, §wnleas conformed ty practical experience in of matter? Psalms 51: 7—Purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean: wash meand I shall be whiterthan now. Psalms65: 3—As for our tranagressions thou shalt purge them way, : “Praims 79:9—Deliver us, and purge away our sins for thy ote Mal: 3:3"And he shal sit ; ‘ and he shall purify the sous of Heevis od peesteenns odd silver. ‘Matt, 3: 12—He will his floor, 2 oe hla 3 2 He will choroughly purge and gather his 1 Cor. 5: 7—Purge out therefore the old leaven, that you may be anew lump. 2'Tim. 2: 21—If a man therefore imself from these, shall be a vessel unto heaven, sanct and meet for the . “Heb. 9! 1t--How much tore shall the blood of Christ who leb.9: M—How much more 3] o wi through the Eternal Spirit, offered himself without spot to God, ‘purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living . el 1: 3—Christ when he had by himself, purged our sins. w. 162 6—By mercy and truth iniquity is purged, and by the men depart from evils isa. 6: 7—And Ne laid it upon my. mouth and said, Lo! thia has touched thine lips, and thine iniquity is taken away andthy "fen. 41: 8—By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged. J Ez. 24: 13—In thy filthiuess islewdness; because I have purg- ed th id thou wast not , tno shalt not be from thy fAithiness any more, if have caused ty fury 20 feet upon e. . 2 Pet. 1: 9~—But he that tasteth these things is blind and can- hs ar far off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his sins. John 15: 2—Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he tak- eth away; and every branch that beareth fruit he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit, (7; 12-—And the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine. or 11: 19—Hath forgotten that he was parged from his ins Now, these are not all the texts which prove that ing and intemal medicine are recom in the secred ‘writings, but they are sufficient to establis! i cept to the man who would en ror to mi that by rubbing ointment all the good possible can be done to the human body that can be done by the use of internal m: cines, The people can judge and act for themselves. DYSPEPSIA OF TWELVE YEARS’ STANDING CURED BY BRANDRETH’S PILLS. This is to certify that I was taken ill during the season of the cholera, in the year 1832, and continued thus until the spring of 1842, during which time Iwas severely troubled with dysper sia, and all its various train of suffe » 80 that life itself seem- ed burthensom: time, ‘applied toa number of h rescribed for-me, and many bitter dose of medicine I took, but all without avail. At last, I yielded to despair. The idea of taking the physicians’ prescrip- tions longer was nd I was utterly opposed to ‘aking arms n solicited me to ug that they id, hind derived. great m their use, "At last I was tempted! to them & tra, m time, 1 be: recover, and soon was entirely restored to health, and 1 sBriadoth, the worle 1° pu 'y friends becar f randreth’s Pills, ass it fr id is butjust to say that, after using ther it a duty which I owe to th ‘ld, aud to Dr. in HE enoiedemeat we? OF Br Bushwick, King’s County, L.L., March 1, 105. FROM AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS, ainedicine for them a large and Teady sae "they have de vedly a high Sate ;_and as a family and anti-bilious rem y. at would It ge esl them among all the patent of the + “They remove all mor- 5: Brandreth’s Pills have been many of our friends, and in onr own family we have used them nearly four years, when we required medicine. In that period no Doctor save Dr, Brandreth has crossed threshhold, and no medicine besides the Doctor's Pills Our beliefs, “keep your bowels and blood pure,” kind of disease will be prevented or cured. ‘The Brandreth Pills are eminently calculated to do this, and thereby much lessen e sum of human misery.” ¢ New York Transcript says of Brandreth’s Pills : “ One of our carriers to attend A the pains in his spaty, henge tu that dties ot hia altuatfon, inconsequente of riokent ore renee ia e know the oe tia. eRe a is is wo pull. It is an actual fact, coperence, rs the Brandreth Pills a medicine of the publi ‘inciple 4 eine i xood. well worthy the iow that the Paris, and Swedenaux, of Germany—that all the variety of dies ony the cou gihich'theycure the disease is the same as roan hensive uae aiid aaa ee mech and bowels, and by using those femedies which restore to hal thao nporeut organs, the diseace will waniahy he fcines profess to'carry ou ple We have heard them strongly recommended? [From the Globe.] Braxonern’s Pinus.—We were for a long ti ical as to the efficucy of these justly celebrated I belleved that dhey fwd fox into gencaal aad an the numerous newspaper pufla than, hy ay ‘A recent trial of them upon a friend of ours who wns ate tacked with a most violent billows cholic, has re doubts in our minds as to their being tne very best gatbertieg that ean be administered : and, believing 0, we think wer de the public'a benefit in saying whiat'we think of them, UFrom the Mi sourt News.] Tue BuaxpnetH Puts.—This medicine has been made a j ynerriment throughout the United Sexes, beet ie randreth's use more by virtne they posvess- usively acknowl id that and effect, re cil parts of country, who with eae propriety testify the good Brandreth’s Pills, from frequent experiment; and u he apprehended from the use of them, according to the dit adreth medicine, tion, In directing publ ition to tl Kive: done saore service (0 the prsent eeberaten: tea ave e ration, the patent medicines which have ever been introduced inte gene al use, “Over FIVE HUNDRED EXTRACTS from the most re spectable newspapers could be inserted, but the boye, closing with the following from the New York Argus, of 8 1815, must suffice for the preseat—so says our space >— (From the New York Argus.) . POLITICS ys. P! . ‘There has been, ever sites the "suai in November last, continued political exe form oa frown the sys Heal, of ed peste toe ay e case. s st they have been before the public for yeu wnd they bear outthe character of good the be benef Per Weard he jal effects seem to be apprecia eres ol We have, it is true, been constantly in the habit of them spoken well of in pnd society, but have sel ir good effects upon the system more ry descend rec to the satisf--etion ofall , Sfeninessince atthe Bhades, in our sister ety of “if competeut to the task, being no, ‘known and respected Al of ‘ks to the benefit he him- of them, as well as numerous ca- fon, thie his. hearers would. forthe Pome ow oe sion, that his woul for. tl future, wi a felt anwell, first try Dr. Bes Pills, and he would venture to assert they, wala in every case supercede the necessity of applying to anM. D. From our experience we most cordially agree with the worthy alderma Sold at 25 cents per box at Dr. B.. 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Ask the Sufferer from Asthma “ What has relieved him in so short a time from his ditticulty of bre ithing, id he will tell you it was Folger's Balsam "Ask. the cousumpery his cough, removed the in in his side an night sweats, and placed the rose of health upon his cheeks 7” and he willtell you “Folgers ian, oF All-Healing Balsam,” Ask yous friends, if they" kaow obany tit hatav speedily curesa long and tedious cough raising of blood, bre , dyspeptic consumpt 1088, jyduenza, and ases of t roat, as KF olger’s Olosao- tian?” and they will tell you, “No!” There has never yet been 1 remedy introduced ty jiublic notice, which in so short a ipace of time, has produced so many sitoniehing: ‘Cures es thie fran done: re and get the right article, Remember Felyer's Olosuonian or All-Healing Balsam i only sold at the principal office. 106. Nassau sree oor door ubove Ana, and ». Hays, 139 fulton street, Brooklyn. rainy Llove to look upou a face whete such thistes once did dwell, But were washed with Jones’ Soap, and ah, they fought, they ‘Wed, thoy fell. [love an old old man, with hair as white as snow, But still r ec his hair made black as jet or soe. I do not love a red hair'd many nor one with hair that’s grey, Because to make it darker he has but three shillings to pay. {Loves woman or aman who has the sense to know Chat Jones’ Hair Restorative will force the hair to grow. Fhut Jones’ Soup will clear the skin of pimple, blotch tan, je it on a wornan’s lovely brow, oF the brawny skin of man. heavenly effect of Jones’ Italian Ch the skin, is, the adiniration of all: who ha eruption of the Ca suybuy . ask for » but at che © chant street, or 321 Bri ‘oes Cov! 1 gir Restorative which we arog it Gila oftcare art or thing ean aupronch this for dreveitee thet vt pe Kegieit vay chew ¥ aud beanifal—price 3, 4 oF Bs. ‘ Mphia ; @ Bate street,

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