The New York Herald Newspaper, June 19, 1845, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Thursday, June 19, 1845. Steam ship Caledoula. This steamer is now in her fifteenth day. {rp In the next Weekly Herald, to be published on Saturday morning, there will appear a beautiful wood engraving of St. Peter’s Chureh, a very. taste- ful Gothic edifice lately erected at Chelsea. {xj- The artist engaged in engraving a portrait of General Jackson for this paper, is desired to call at the ofiice this morning. Jackson's Parentage and Personal Character, We give in another column a number of interest- ing anecdotes illustrative of the personal character of Andrew Jackson. They exhibit the characterie- tic traits of the man in a most interesting manner. The dauntless courage—the keen sagacity—the un- conqrerable firmness—the cool, calm self-possession in the hour of difficulty and peril—the warm affec- tions—the earnest, impulsive nature of the hero, are thus exemplified very strikingly. These anec- dotes will, therefore, be universally read with the greatest interest. [tisacircumstance worthy of note that three of the Presidents of the United States, Jackson, Mon- roe, and Polk, have sprung from the same race—the Scottish colonists of the North of Ireland. Jackson certainly exhibited in an eminent degree the strongest and best points of that ancestral char- acter, which presents @ singularly happy union of the sterner virtues that distinguish the Scot, with the strong impulses, quick perception, and warm to the very turrets of Mexico. | disorganization of society in Mexico than the extra- | ordinary fact that every diplomatist of any country, | friendly or unfriendly, finds it impossible to pass even from Vera Cruz te Mexico without being rob- bed, even to their very linen. The chances of war, however, between the two countries, are diminish- ing every day, and the preservation of peace appears to be proportionally strengthened. Yet we cannot tell what a week or a month may bring forth. Mission to ENGLanp.—We are very happy to find that the President has at last found a gentleman who will accept the missionjto England, and one, too,who will do honor to the office—the Hon, Louis McLane, formerly of Delaware, now of Baltimore. After having been rejected by four or five statesmen of the North and South, the office has been going round the country, and at last fallen upon a gentleman, who, although he has been in both parties at different pe- riods of his public career, is now, we believe, in an independent and dignified position, attached to no clique or party. Mr. McLane ails on the 15th of July. He is fully qualified to represent this country with dignity, honor and fidelity. We think we can with safety say, that this is one of the best appointments Mr. Polk has made. He is quite orthodox on the Texas and Oregon questions; and no doubt,from the known opinions of Mr. Buchanan, his instructions will be to insist rigidly on the claims of the United States, without division or substraction. The Evening Post makes quite an ill-natured attack on Mr. McLane, and asserts with amusing impudence that affections of the Irish people. Washington, Jeffer- son, Madison, and the Adams’, were of English descent, and in the lives and characters of all, in varying proportions, we can clearly trace the dis- tinctive traits which point to their Anglo-Saxon origin. Van Buren has been the only descendant of the Dutch colonists that has attained the highest honors in the Union. In this reference to the parent- age of our Presidents, we suggest a subject of study nota little curious, and by no ineans unwor- thy of attention and philosophical investigation. The birth place of Andrew Jackson’s father is still pointed out to the stranger by the people of that dis- trict, in the North of Ireland, with marked and pe- culiar feelings of pride. ‘“There,” the traveller will be told, with an air as if something of the greatest interest was communicated, “there is the place where the father of General Jackson was born !” Throughout the North of Ireland, indeed, the name of Jackson is familiar as a household word. He is identified in the minds of all with America—that free America, of which every man from his child- hood has heard so much—that land, amongst whose citizens almost every family numbers near and dear relatives. The Presbyterians of Ulster have always been distinguished for their ardent attachment to liberal principles; and it was in that very county from which the parents of Jackson emigrated, that the formidable society of “United Irish- men,” who produced the memorable rebellion of 1798, had one of its chief strong-holds.. The de- scendants of these men retain all the unquenchable love of civil and religious liberty which character- ized their fathers, and their ancestry of a still remo- ter period, who contended even unto the death, on the muirs and amid the wilds and fastnesses of Scot- .and, against the tyrant and oppressor; and there isa spiritamongst those Northern Inshmen that will yet do good service in the struggle that must one day come between monafchical despotism and hu- man liberty in the British empire. To these peo- ple the life and deeds of Jackson speak full of hope and promise andencouragement. They regard him as one taken from their midst. So, too, in the case of Mr. Polk, we find that his ancestral home in Scot- land has acquired a degree of interest with the peo- ple of that land, which evinces a feeling something deeper than mere curiosity. Even in these appa- rently trivial things, we see the significant tokens of that growing and pervading influence which this re- public—its institutions, and its public men, and its mighty popular movements—are exercising on the masses of Great Britain. But this is a subject to which we can now only thus casually glance. We intend to continue these anecdotes of Jack- son, and will in the series introduce many which have not yet been published. Our Relations with Mcxico—Peace or War? The developments which have taken place dv- ring the last few days, and the accounts received from Mexico, Texas, and Havana, through New Or- leans and elsewhere, are not so warlike and mena- cing to the peace of the two countries in relation to the annexation question as they were formerly. Amongst other significant indications of this altered condition of affairs, the release of Santa Anna— his baniehment from Mexico—and his presence in Havana, afford very important hints in enabling us to estimate the present position of Mexico as re" spects the policy and purposes of its present govern- ment. Amongst commercial men both in Vera Cruz and New York, and their correspendents, the general impression is prevalent and strong that peace will be maintained and that Mexico will sub- mit to the inevitable result of annexation. Yet there are some points not sufficiently solved in relation to this matter. And first, it has been re- peatedly stated for several days past, that a Mexican army has taken possession of the disputed territory between the Nueces and the Rio Grande, and it seems that even in Texas there has been a great di- vision of public opinion as to the propriety of the claim of Mexico to the line of the Rio Grande,which includes Santa Fe and an extensive territory reach- ing to California. Still that annexation will take place now seems certain. The recent develop- ments made by General Houston in New Orleans, when he excused himself, and apologized for his equivocal conduct and that of Jones, the present President of Texas, in relation to the secret nego- tiations with Mexico for independence, have entire- ly removed all doubt as to the ultimate result of the movement. However discreditable it may be to public man to acknowledge that they had been guilty of deception towards diplomatists of other coun- tries, still we cannot help being amused on finding that the dupe has been Mr. Commissioner Elliott, who appeared to think himself quite too cunning a bird to be caught with chaff, and who was, we oan- not doubt, very actively engaged in the effortto dupe the others. A better man than Mr. Elliott could not easily have been selected asa diplomatic agent in Texas. He is a fine, jovial, off-hand, hearty “hail- fellow, well-met.” He kept open house at Galves- ton—treated all the official personages and others, with the greatest hospitality—had glorious wines— and entered into all the amusements and soeial en- joyments of the “natives,” in a rough and tumble way that there was no resisting. He thus made him- self probably the most popular man in Texas, and this accounts, in a great measure, for his success.— His famous wines and excellent diners were won- derfully efficacious in forwarding his diplomacy. As it is, however, his conduet is now likely to be very severely canvassed at home, and may yet lead to some very singular developments. Although believing that annexation will take place at all hazards, and against all chances, we have yef every reason to expect that the settlement of the boundary between Texas and Mexico will be attended with a great deal of very serious difficulty. Itis quite evident that this is destined to be a very Serious question between Mexico and the United States, even should the former submit to annexa+ tion inthe abstract. if itbe true, as stated in the re- cent intelligence, that troops have been stationed by Mexico in the disputed territory, it ig possible that some difficulty may grow out of that movement. But the danger is dimi ishing every day, whe ; looks is tha : » when we at the internal condition of Mexico, the weak ness of its government, and the general disorgani: tion of society. In fact, j # " , it would be one of the hap- 8. : rays canta that could possibly take var Wall the i al were to provoke a Ates—if the United States he is quite unfit to represent the country at the Court of St. James, because he happens to be an influential member of a railroad company. In the same article the Post insinuates that Mr. Lawrence is incapacitated for the Collectorship, by reason of his Bank Presidency. Sach is the “harmonious democracy.” Porice Orcanizarion at Last.—At length the Mayor has nominated a Superintendent of Police, and we now begin to hope for an organization of this most important department. Justice Matsell has been chosen for this responsible post, and we ap- prove of the nomination on the same grounds as those on which we epproved that of Mr. Taylor.— Mr. Matsell hasfhad ample, experience on the Po- lice bench, is well acquainted with all the haunts of vice and crime in the city, and possesses all the in- formation which is essentially requisite in this pub- lic officer. Besides, he is a man of firmness and de- termination, and will we have no doubt make an excel- lent Superintendent of Police. He ought at once to or- ganize his force, and show what can be done by a judicious police system for the preservation of the peace, good order and decency of this great metro- polis. Tue Coutecrorsuir.—The Washington Union intimates its displeasure at the intimation that Mr. Lawrence intends to retain his Bank Presidency.— This is quite in accordance with what we stated when we made the announcement of Mr. Lawrence’s probable appointment. The question of the Collec- torship, it would thus appear, is not quite settled after all. Theatricals. Tue French Company aT THE Parx.—Owing to the indisposition of some ot the principal singers, Rossini’s ‘Guillaume Tell,” had to be postponed, and two vaudevilles were given in its stead, in which several new actors made their debut, assisted by some of the old favorites, who were received as such by a very elegantaudience. The pieces chosen on this occasion were Louise ou la réparation, by the prolific Seribe, and les premiéres armes de Riche- lieu, by Bayard, the Scribe junior of France. Louise is one of those pieces in which the plot plays the less important part, but where the incidents and a spright- ly dialogue make up for its want of originality. One of Zchokke’s most amusing tales, ‘ Little Aunt Ros- marin,” has, to say the least, suggested the principal idea of the play, to which, on the whole, it is infe- Tior, but it is carried along with a savoir faire, and a lavishness of esprit, which stamps it a work of Scribe, and not of a scribe. It wasacted with a pre- cision and a truly French grace, which, from its be- ing national and natural, finds no imitator in our Eng- lish actors. Mathieu played the lawyer to the life, admirably hiding his cuteness under an air d’ une Cétise deliciewse; nor was Madam Mathieu less amus- ing. Mlle. Maria possesses a graceful carriage, and an action of mueh routine. Her voice is not very pleasing, but she pronounces the French with a truly Parisian accent. Montassier is an actor of much experience, in whose hands a réle is perfectly safe, although he may not impart to it any particular in- terest. On the whole the vaudeville went off with that ensemble for which the French stage is so distinguished, and it was received with much ap- plause. es premiéres armes de Rtchelieuw made a decided hit, and scarcely was received with less unfeigned pleasure than at the Palais Royal, where the incomparable Dejazet threw into it all the charm of her unequalled talent. There seldom has been written a piece which contained an equal amount of the spirituel; the bons mots succeed each other, like the serpents of Medusa’s head, with the only difference that they are rather more pleasant. To be sure, itdoes not shine for its morality, and we rather think that Bayard did not apply to the Acade- mie Francaise, for the prix monthyon on its account; but who would not wink at wickedness in such sparkling garb? Madame Coeuriot made a delicious Richelieu; of course we do not mean to compare her’s to Dejazet’s, first, because ‘comparisons are odorous,” and second,because she certainly does not pretend it; but she boldly can challenge comparison with any other Richelieu. She is rather too plump tor a boy of sixteen ; but she makesup for it through locomotiveness of action. There wasan admirable blending of the rowé and the gamin, and her “ rase- moi,” was the nou plus ultra of a boy’s impudence, who thinks with shame on the days of /a toupie and the cerceau. Madame Richer still possesses the same beautiful profile; she has improved in ¢mbon. point, but still more in talent. Elle est devenue grasse mars encore plus gracieuse. Madame Mathieu looked and acted a little too vulgarly for an inmate of the place royale corresponding to the faubourg St. Germain of modern times ; she evidently forgot that she was la Duchesse de Noailles. Madame Eu- génie was as charming as on her previous appear- ance, and the rest did not spoil anything. The cur tain fell amidst long and protracted applause. Nisto’s Garpen—Tne Acropat Famriy ap Mr. Roserts.—Each night that these artiste appear, the Saloon is crowded. Mr. Roberts 1s making consid- erable progress in the estimation of the public. To- night he appears in a piece, “One Hour,” better adapted to Niblo’s than Don Cwesar de Bazan. He sings 4 song, accompanying himself on the piano, and dances the ball room Polka with Miss Taylor. The Acrobat Family are generally considered much more spirited and astonishing than the Ravels; they literally run up each other’s' backe—a feat hitherto exclusively confined to the feline species. They have made a greathit, and no misiake. Castiz Garpen.—Last night, as might be expec- ted from the weather we are now enjoy- ing, this place of amusement was densely crowded. The area in front of the orchestra Paes re @ very lively appearance, having a most formidable array of the beauty and fashion of our city, The proprie- tors seem tobe sparing no pains in making this fashionable retreat as attractive as possible. ju- quets are laid in profusion through different parts of the room, and round the fountain are placed in the most tasty manner, from eighty to one hundred of the choicest plants and flowers, so that the per- fume which floats on the refreshing breezes, make jhe a e quite Elysian. Mr. Dempster ap- peared ve ng me Me age in an ot hie ana’ jar ls, which were with raj ana plaudits, The dancing by Miss Cohen and i rd oe, Was carried on yery spiritedly, This evem,® will be presented a series of novel “ning from most interesting events in istory of thel y mere on Devil, or ht da Prat eal +h wil givena superb group the Sadgmea om | Were to carry their banner, Principles, and power, {qly by the extreme Movements on the Death of General Jackson. Tux Democratic Rerusiic Younc Men’s Com- MITTEE, tiiet" last evening at Tammany Hall to con- sider the necessary arrangements tor the celebration ofthe obsequies of General Jackson, on Tuesday next. A full attendance of aljthe representatives of the various wards of the city, showed the deep feel- ing ofthe members of this Association on the sub- ject. A committee of five was appointed, and a set of resolutions by them to act in concert with any action pe Conneean cece me take in mmemo! ase 5 » mem- oe of te kato “should wear crape on the arm for thirty days. ‘Tue Pox Wricut, Association ate also to hold a meeting this evening at Wright’s House, 81 Nassau street, to prepare to join procession. TraveLiine Tus Season.—The fact is not a little surprising that the number of arrivals at the hotels is smaller than for years past. And yet this is the tra- velling season—the railroads and steamboats are crowded—and nobody complains of “ hard times.” This refers to the Astor House and the other first class hotels. It alsoappears that this class of hotels is not so prosperous as formerly. We perceive that the St. George’s Hotel was sold out the other day, and the Park Place House—a very fine residence— sold yesteiday. What is the cause of this revolution?) Where do the crowds of travellers go? The only explanation we can find is that aflord- ed in the great increase of quiet, genteel boarding- houses, where travellers can enjoy and amuse them- selves much better than at the large hotels, where great annoyance is often experienced from the con- tinual bustle and tumult, and the crowds of black- legs, roues, and impudent scamps of all descriptions, that congregate about their entrance, throng their lobbies, and sit beside you at the dinner table. This probably explains the strange fact of the few arrivals at the large hotels. Boarp or Epucation.—This Board met last eve- ning, and, after a desultory debate on the subject of i: the qualification of Mr. Engs, of the 14th Ward, (who, it was contended, was a non-resident of his Ward, and therefore was disqualified from serving,) they disposed of the question, and decided that Mr. Engs was not entitled to his seat in the Board. A protest was entered on the minutes. The Board then proceeded to elect a President, when, after tak- ing seven ballots, they elected Mr. Johnson, (native) President. This has been the result of a coalition between the “ whige” and “natives.” Worx vor tae New Potice.—It is to be hoped that the new police will begin its operations with the omnibus drivers in Broadway. That street has be- come a complete race course, where a hundred trials of speed, between the omnibuses, daily take place. Females are frightened, and many have given up riding in these vehicles, because of the fear of losing their lives. Itisa wonder that so few children have been killed ; we are in daily expectation, however, of hearing of some frightful accident, such as, we suppose, will draw the attention of the proper autho Tities tothe subject. Larer rRom VENEZUELA.—We are in receipt of Caracas and Laguayra papers up to the 28th ult. The treaty between the Republic of Venezuela and Spain, by which the independence of the3former is recognised, is published at length. Thus Spain is consenting to lose her nominal possessions. Coffee trom $7 a $10 per quintal. Hides $6 50a $6 75 per dozen. Bravtirut Rose.—Yesterday we saw a fine spe- cimen of the moss rose; gathered from the garden of Mr. Smith, Adams street, Brooklyn. Its perfume was snflicient to scent a large room.” Tue Serenpip Launcn. The monster steamer Hendrick Hudson, will be launched at 9 o’clock this morning, from the yard of Wm. R. Brown, foot of Twelfth street. Sporting Intelligence. Trorrinc Matcues.—Some two or three very in, teresting matches come off over the new track at Harlem to-morrow afternoon, in which some am- mals of very considerable expectation will make their first appearance. Those who pretend to knew a thing or two expect the sporting world will be as- tonished by the result. A Cricket Marcn—between two elevens selected as they come on the ground, without reference to any other fact, than that they did not play in the mat Tuesday—came off yesterday at the St. George Cricket Ground. There was practice there on the previous day, and the banners of St. George and the American Union, which are always dis- played on the pee were lowered to half-mast, out of respect to the memory of Gen. Jackson. Great Foorrace over THE CamsrincE Course, NEAR Boston.—This affair came oft as above on Tuesday last. The tne of the thing and the beautiful weather combined, had the effect to draw alarge concourse to the race. The'papers state people went on foot, in omnibuses, in stages, in hacks, in cabs, in carioles, by railroad, and indeed by nearly all the different js of conveyance known under the sun, moon, and seven stars. It was for a purse of: 150 to the second best, and $50 to the third best in the race. The following persons were entered to run:— John Gildersleeve, of New York; Ambrose Jackson, of England, George M. Ellis, of Camden, Maine; George Brown, Charles Mass.; Francit ms,of Bos- ton, Mai do. do. ; C. Desmond, do. do. ; 'Wm. Sweeney, do.do.; Sandford land, do. do.; Ro- es Lewis, of New Jer- john P. Tay’ of Yorkville, 8.; Stee A litt ¥; Alexander McLain, of Halit Rock, the Tonawanda Indian, of Buffalo, N. Y. le past four o’clock they started, preceded by three or four horsemen to clear the track. The first mile Gildersleeve, Jackson and Caventugh passed the Judges! stand even, in5:15. The mile was won by Gilder. sleeve, in 6:50—Cavenaugh and Jackson being second and third. e third mile was won by Gildersleeve, in 5:45—Cavenaugh second, Jackson third. The fourth mile was won by Gildersleeve, in 5:30—with Cavenaugh and yards, who was fol- , close st his heels. Jac! was wie be Gildersleeve, in 6:43—followed at a long dis- tance by Cavenaugh, with Jackson close at his heels. The seventh mile was won by Gildersleeve, in 6:47—Ca- venaugh second, Jackson third. The eighth mile was won by Gildersleeve, in 5:50—Cavenaugh second, Jack- son third. mile was won by Gildersleeve, in 5:54—Cavenaugh second, Jackson third, The tenth mile was won ildersleeve, in 5:47—Cavenaugh second, Desmond third, Jackson fourth. It is a little remarkable that there was not a difference of thirty seconds in completing each of the ten miles, by — reat 6 Saher admirably had he trained him- self toa At the end of the first mile, betting wasnearly even on Gilders! and Jackson 3 though the friends of the lat- ter soon to “hedge.” After the second mile there was no betting against Gildersleeve, excopt at great odds. The number who started on the race was thirteen. Of these several gave out on the first and second miles. Ellis made seven miles out of the ten, and sucke orange on the track to keep his courage up. The Indian, Steeprock, was not present ‘Gliders leve thus won the purse of $360; Michael Cava- naugh, of Connecticut, came in 2d best, in 60m. Is tak- ing purse of $100. He pulled up considerably on the last mile, and showed geod bottom 3; C. Desmond, of Bos- ton, came fn third, for the purse of $60, in 50m. 458. Lovisvitus Racrs.—Second Day, Tuesday, June 3— Pro r’s Purse, three mile heats. . W. Fatris’ b. h. Denmark, by imported Hedg- ford, dam by Crolius, 6y.0....+.......+4 F. G. Mui w oy Eelipe a Neve aniseed big.5 , years old... P. A. Cock’s ch. f. "rrah'Neal-by imported viathan, dam by Sir Charles, 4 years old [Time—5:49 ; 22 233 5:50} yf; 6:06. Wednesday, Sane ‘Proprictor's Purse, $100—mile ts. T.G. og b.c. Red Eagle, by Grey Kagle, ‘se Fie OO sists by aise Veiga: Git ct . Hikes” ch. c. Glider, . Valparaiso, out o: Kitty Turner, by Clifton Joseph Metcalf ’s ch. f, 5 3 Leila, by Red Bill, dam by ime—3:02} ; 1:50." * Same Day—A Srrespaiae for three year old colts and bec! , fillies—Sul forfeit $25—Mile heats. Joseph Me ch. f. Promise, by Wagner, out of B Baker, by Lance,....:. PO sb") 4 1 Alp Churchill's’ bot. by imp, Monarch, dam by ‘Sir Hel, Gi | ae ~~ = © athousand miles ina thousand successive honra on Sun- day Lape ag besides throwing in a few extra miles to show off. He came out fresh as a lark at the end, looking an though hie could do his mile an hour till Christmas. Professor Yandell,, of Louisville, Ky., is satisfied, from ® post mortem examination of the race horse Moth, and the analysis of the contents of her stomach, that her | death wae not caused by poison, as supposed, but proba. of the day on which she ran, ry Co... of Bayard and Elizabeth streets, by which a fine girl of eleven been burned to death. Thore were ble horses also consumed. Some of them, we have been jereely would fetch from seven to eight hundred dollars~ . The fire o: in the centre of the stables, and burned with great rapidity from the moment it was observed. At the corner of the stablos there was a small portion occupied as a grocery store, by a German, by name Kemiske; he had also an apartment which he used as a Sernives over the store and still adjoining the stables, be: ler the same roof in which the unfortunate child slept, and we have been in formed that thejgirl could have been saved,were it not for the negligence of persons about the house, who instead oftrying to save a life, commenced hauling down clothes aud other articles off the loft, and when a member of Mr. Campbell’s establishment wanted to go up a ladder which lead to the apartment the girl was in, was Re vented. The unfortunate child was niece to Mrs. Ke- miske,and had been residing with her for some time. We viewed the remains yesterdaymorning,which presented a mos le; the limbs, body, arms and head, are burned almost to a cinder. Some of @% horses be- longed to private individuals; others were sed as hack- horses. The loss will be very great, and we understand the premises were not insured. It would appear that some ill-fate attends the neighborhood where this fire took place, as it will be remembered the Bowery thea- tre was only a short time since laid for the fourth time in ashes; and those very stables were near a prey to the flames at the same time,being alliin the one block; and the accounts we ha there is no account for this sad catastrophe," e hi of some bl thirsty villain, The fire had been burning with some fury before any of the fire engines arrived.— Same of the horses, which were burned, belonged to Mr. Fe fing oi) ofthe menagerie. One of them was worth $800, be! ag one ‘ofa span, for which Mr. Campbell was offered $1000 yesterday. ‘The carcasses of these unfortunate ani- mals are still lying within the wi we hope, will breed cont: the stables wind was about west southwest, and very fortunate, for had it been blowing in the contrary ‘direction, too, in ali probability the whole block, ncluding the new theatre, which is now rapidly progressing, would have been re- duced to ashes. The name of the young girl, who fell a victim, was Jane Braine—her family are Irish. They had not been aware of this dre: calamity for some after it happened. Crowds of persons, up to the time of the girl being enclosed in a coffin, were assem- bled in and about the building where the remains was ly- ing, anxious to view the unfortunate spectable, and Con- stables were stationed all the morning in the house to prevent the crow dfrom rushing to the apartment where the corpse lay, ‘The loss sus by Mr. Campbell will be about $4000, Finx.—About ten o’clock last night a fire broke out in a fancy store at the corner of B: lway and Canal street, but was extingsieee almost before any dam: war done. Several fire companies rushed down to the spot instantaneously, and by their,timely aid saved in all pro- bability the whole building. Deatn sy Fine Crackers.—We are pained to record the death of Gen. Van Zandt. This venerable gentlemen was knocked down the other day by ahorse, which had fright at the explesion of a fire cracker, and his uthorities will be in earnest in stopping these nuisance: Severe Puxisment.—A poor sailor, who was yester- day reclining in the arms of Morpheus, on the Battery, was Lenape Wagar rey by the application of one of the keeper's sticks to his head, the scalp of which was se- verely lacerated. Though it is the duty of the keepers to preserve the Battery free from the intrusion of loafers, stillsome discrimination might be shown in the way of enforcing regulations. Pawaveirnia Capers.—This Sompeny, esterday morning visited the Arsenal, by invitation, aad paraded in most admirable ie In the afternoon they visited Hoboken, and were the guests of Mr. Niblo during the evening, at yibose Bae ien, they witnessed the perform- ances. Their soldierly bearing and excellent drilling, are the subject of much comment among military circles. Mu.itary Movements.—Several companies of Morris’ splendid Brigade mustered in Tompkins’ Square yester- lay afternoon, for-improvement drills, Several field pieces were on the ground, and the manner in which the Artillery went through their evolutions was creditable in the extreme. The “Morris Cadets,” commanded by Capt. Tompkins, and the,'' Scottish Guard,” under the command of Capt, ‘A.C, Castle, were amongst the num. ber who assembled. Their appearance, marching, and manners were soldierly, and reflected honor on the dili- gence and ability on their commandants. Cuinxse Exurmition.—The whole estate of Grace Church as it stands, including the ind lots, vic: fe in the rear, and buildings, was yesterday poiees y the { beonienesty of the extensive.Chinese Museum that lately arrived in the ship Bazasr from Canton, and this church will forthwith be altered into a hall for the re- ception of this bee pent collection, which in the course of three mo: will be opened for public exhibi- tion. The hall will be larger than Dunn’s celebrated Museum of the same kind, which is now exhibiting in London, and which has proved ittractive to thousands, both in this country ant parovel and this collection will surpass his in extent and detail, The work of alterin; Grace Church will commence on the first day of next month, when the buildings will be handed over to the new proprietors. The last religious service in this time honored edifice, will be performed on Sunday next. oes ae Pontae ip) ete ie proprietors in e purchase o} juable pro) , is @ guarantee o! the Splendid and novel exhibition thay will be afforded to the public. Tainity Cuvncu.—The spire of this building will be completed on or before the 4th of July next, and the scaffolding will be then removed. ve, @ few days Be and difficulties that INTELLIGENCE OFFices.—W some rei on the variou: trlals attend the emigrant on his arrival inthis country. A great proportion of the unmarried who arrive here, at once enter into our families as domestics, and as a class, they form a numerous and distinct body. Insuch a large city as New York, it may be supposed that some difficulty would be experienced in obtaining situations by individual efforts, and the consequence is, that a yer fectly organized business has sprung up within the last few years—the ‘object of which is to supply families with servants, and servants with places—a species of do- itic exchange, where a housekeeper may make her selection,and the servant her’s. There are many of these Intelligence Offices in this city, and they have been found of the greatest service, though from the nature of the business, both parties are sometimes liable to im) sition, Still those offices, that have been long establish- ed, and have given proofs of their re: tabi , are pa- t aed ay Candia td erie i oert “ ype it stated, A re; system 0) sue by them—registers of the residence, age, Tost Splayes, character, &c., of the applicants for situations, are kept, and many thousands of girls are provi with places an- nually by them. Theil fees are but small ; a yearly sub- scription paid by a family will suffice to sprcare them help fades bey ; and another fee from the servant on obtaining her a place, is the extent of their remuneration, but still, from the great number of changes, these small fees mount up toa handsome sum in the,course of the ear. i The foreign servant girls, as a body, are a most worthy class, and though individual instances may occasionally happen of derilection from duty, they are but rare. Coming as sey do from the cabins and mud huts of their own country, it is sometimes amusing to witnesss their awkwardness and ignorance of the duties they ass and almost every housekeeper can tell some tal their newly-imported help; but their williny learn and cheerful tempers make up for these deficiencies and many of them remain for years as the confidential servants of our best families. word to the servants —In selecting an office to obtain a place, much care ought to be taken, and the advice of some of their country. women, who have resided in the city some time, should be sought, as some of the so-called intelligence offices ore nothing more mere traps for coma saline Ae gers ; whilst very y of them are most worthy and respectable places. Reravino tx Broapwar.—This work appears to pro- ee but slowly, and the inhabitants of Place and jarclay street, are much annoyed by the unaccustomed noise caused the thor fare now made cna those streets by the omnibuses. We trust this block in Broadway will soon be completed, as the sudd of the carriages is highly dangerous to pi we have seen many narrow escape: Crttar Gratzs.—We would call the attention of the authorities to the careless manner in which many of these traps are left uncovered—in many instances, for days and nights together. Housekeepers ought to have more consideration for passers by than expose them to the chance of fractured limbs, if they will not attend to their cellar grates, the necessary fines ought to be im- posed on them. New Buitowne.—A splendid five story building is about to be erected in Broadway below Courtlant street. The lower story is to be fitted up as a splendid store, and the upper parts are to be either for a private Nig ahotel. Dr. Farmlee is the proprietor of the ground. The notice in some ofthe city papers, some days since, that this was being erected expressly for Mr. Rath- bone, of Buffalo, is, we understand, incorrect. Wuene 1s true Fountain Kenren ?—‘TheMaid of the Mist” has not yet recommenced her gambols. Has the fountain keeper not yet returned from the country ? Police OMice—June 18.—Pocket-Pickina 1s an Om xrpus.—Mr. Henry Loyd, a itleman from the South, stopping at the Americang had his pocket picked in an omnibus last Svesing,' iblo’s, while on his way to ree of his pine ol $100 bills on the Union Bank of this city, and it $40 in smaller bills. The sons sus; of the theft are two fashionably- jressed individuals, one of whom sat on each side of Mr, Loyd, and who got out near the Atheneum Arrest on 4 Beno Wanrant.—Honry J. Green was | th arrested this mor by officer Martin, on a bench war. rant, on a cha ibel against Dr. Comstock, of Court- landt street. was held to bail in the sum of $1,000 to answ Kerrinc 4 Disonprrty Hovsy.—Augustus Balchler d with keeping a disorderly house, No. » Where drunkards, thieves and row- dies of all ba aca Congregated, to the great disturb- ance of the neighborhood. Held to bail to answer. A Hesnaxo Bratina wis Wirr.—James a, was arrested, charged with brutal conduct to his wife Cathe- rine—beating her in a most shameful manner, and bein, an habitual drunkard, in the habit of breaking the furni- ture, and doing serious injury to all who came in his Committe iN BY ” Mav ext D. Roberts, a ‘ears of age, was bitten by a dog suppose mad, tl vhs roperty of Frederick Gertz, 189 Bowery. Burorary.—The house 23 White street was broken into this morning, and robbed of a large quantity of sil- ver spoons. About forty cases of assault and battery and disorderly conduct were brought up and committed. Coroner's OMeeJusr 18—A Littur Girt, Burnen to Drarn.—A_ little child about ten years of age, was burned to death at the fire which occurred this morning at about 3 o’clock, corner of Bayard and Eliza- beth streets, The little girl had been under the care of a man named Kamiske, fring in the same room with his children, Great blame has pad yysrees to Kamiske ‘or not saving the child~but it ws it the burn- ing stairs actually fell under him while her in his arma f | his seat in the Board. Board of Ed: wa¢ation. This Board met last evening, pursuant to adjourn- mn jas H. Biv, aq), Chairman, (in the absence of 8 President Wis Kat aed GonntaLssiod® took the Ghats at 8 o The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. ANDAEW 340xs0K. Mr Ricu.—Since the last meeting of the Board, we have heard of the death of General Jackson ; and in con- formity with the general wishes of the people, | move the Board adjourn, and that the following resolutions be ereas, our country has just been called to mourn the death of Andrew Jackson, President of the United States, one of her most illustriows sons, and whose name has been identified with her histo ry, and inscribed on its most honored ge Enevetare, Resolved, That a Committee of five be appointed by the Chair, to confer with the Joint Committee of the Common sient and te Sorte 6 sulele pects ar testify: Teapect e in joard for the penidn Sl the ‘ifmetrious dece: ised, and that this Board do now adjourn. Mr, Denny considered the Boa rd ought to o1 ize be- ips they adjourned, as it wou ld be but just towards m. w.ithout a President, five members could call tether. Mr, Sxipmone had no objection to See Dotange of tie resolution ; but he considered th e Board ought to organ- “Mr, Waxeuen, considered it we uld be uncourteous not to adjourn, under the circumsta;nces ; and he hoped the B would adjourn. Dr. Fndone of ion tha:t, if they intended to y any mark of re: to the memory of the “ Hero of New Orleans,” they ought to do it in a proper spirit. There was a general usage observed on such ns, and if they proceeded to organize the Board, it was he, ceeding to bysiness, and would completely violate that courtesy, which the adoption of the lution was in- tended to extend to the friends of the lamented deceased, Mr. Wixs.ow would suggest to Mr. Rich to withdraw the resolutions until the Board was duly organized, and then to pass them. Mr. Ricu hereupon withdrew his resolutions. Mr. Denny, 16th ward, hereupon moved a resolution to disqualify Mr. ae ve , on the ground of his being a non-resident in his ward, (14th,) whj.ch he repre- sented in this Board. Mr. Enqs hereupon read the opinion of John Leavitt, Counsel of the Gorman, in 1044, in support of the qualification of Mr. s. Mr, Wuesver considered if the commissioner from the 14th, (Mr. Engs,) was not qualified, he, ought not to be allowed to vote. Mr. Nicouu we of Soins Fao the Boa:rd apes on er to prevent any member from voting. He held his place under a statute from the state, ond e board had no power to reject his vote. Mr. Ricu read the law, which he conte1:ded was per- ey silent on the subject of the residence of the mem- rs. Mr. Mason felt that if it was shown tlie member of the 14th ward had no authority to vote, he would vacate. Mr. Gyae 10K Fccunidered, the Ses ere Es pons to prevent the member from voting; it was contrary - ery precedent in all legislative assemblies, and the q tion’ before them wasone more fora judicial tribunal, than fora ery ie one. The question was an unne- cessary waste of time. rel Misra do not pretend to know the law, but [think there has been enough to show that the ae man of the 14th is nota resident of that ward. I have heard it so stated by himself. Mr. ALLEN was prepared to discuss the matter fully upon the legal ground. ‘Mr, Ricu.—There isa gentleman in this Board, who holds his seat in this Board by sim) »ly a typographical Fa Biectimeyoye he tae my seat: by such atenure, Iw res! forthwith. Mr. ‘Warreen—It inthe be ee of this Board the member is entitled to his seat in this Board, we should bow to it at once. In his opinion, the School Law o) tated against the member, and completely disqualified him from v 4 Mr. Nicott—Suppose the gentleman was removed from the Board, how was thi veonuey to be filled? It was the intention of the Legislature that e very vacancy should be filled, and in the event of the M ember’s vaca- ting, for any other cause, save such as was provided for by the Statute, such s death, &c., the Board bad no pow- er to act in the premises. Dr. Braun wee of opinion that the Board had no power to act on the question before them. T bey had no authority to administer @ legal oath; and they could not act on mere hear say. It was taking up time vmnecessa- rily. ‘Mr. Denny was astonished to find gentlemen so averse to disci the merits of the question before .them. Mr. Ricu considered it was sheer impudence: for any member of this Board to question where any meanberre- sided. The act of 1842, in relation to Towns and Wards was re) . Mr. Ewes did not rise through any epprehensio. 28 as to the consequences; but he had the honor of being three times successively elected by a party with wi opin- ions he may differ, and he never would desert th regard to oe ys question in the case,he was as familar with itas any other member present, and he knew the School Law as well as any member eerie and he would claim his right to vote, and would not dishonor his constttuents by refusing to vote. Mr. Manon, 6th ward, moved to Mr. Denny lie on the table. Lost. v The question on the passage of the resolution of Mr. Denny was taken; when there appeared—Ayes, 18; noes, So the Board decided that Mr. Engs was not entitled to 18; noes, 18. jays,” called Cuaimmax.—If we adjourn the Tet the resolution of B Mr. Ricn moved an adjournment—Aye The Crenx in calling the “Ayes the name of Mr. Engs, which was ruled out. Mr. Enos entering his protest against it. Mr. Denny hereupon moved the Board proceed to ballot fora President,.upon which the following were then nominated candidates :—Messrs. Nicoll, 15; Ely, 13; Mason, 5. Mr. Enas tendered his vote, which was rejected, upon which the membor entered his protest against the pro- ceedings. another ballot was taken, There being no majority, when there ne ne ai ee Nicoll, 15; Ely, 13; Mason, 4; Johnson, 1. ° < ee offered his vote, which was rejected, Mr. Enos upon which he entered his protest against the pro- Mr. Board to select a President. Mr. Winstow here tendered a protest on the part of several members who voted in favor of Mr. Engs being continued asa member. Mr. Nicou. appealed from the decision of the chair in the first instance, in deciding that Mr. Engs should not be considered a member. Ate Cuan decided it was out of order to interrupt the losting. Mr. Nicon. appealed from tho decision of the chair. ‘The question on sustaining tne chair was taken, when there ay d—Ayes, 14; Noes, 18. The ballot was suspended hereupon, when Mr. Wiwstow read the protest, which was entered on the minutes. The ballot for President was continued. Mes i- coll, Denny, Mason and Johnson, were then no: There is capa for Nicoll, 16; Denny, 11; 3.‘ason, 5; Johnson, 1. Mr. * referred to above. No majgity—another ballot was ordered. The same candidates were again nominated whena ballot was taken—Nicoll, 15; Denny, 10; Mason, 7; John- son, I. Mr. Enos again offered his vote; the chair waling it out. Mr. Denny declined hi offered his vote, in manner and form as upon, when Mr. SxioMons re-nominated Mr. Wheeler. s taken on the que tion of the motion for adjournment—Ayes, 15; Noes, 18. The motion was negatived. A ballot for President was again ordered, when there appeared for Nicoll, 16; Wheeler, 9; Mason, 7; John- son, 1. Another ballot was ordered. It stood :—Nicoll, 15 ; eeler, 10 ; Mason, 6, Johnson, 3. Mr. Rron.—I now move that Mr. Engs’ vote be taken and ee Tdo so with a view to get this boardto commit itsel It is out of order. appeal from the decision of the chair; Crarnman.—tt is not debateable, sir. Mr. Engs has been decided not to be amomber of this Bowrd, and the chair refused to allow him to record his vote. The question was on the appeal from the decision of the chair, when their appeare e8 17, Noes 15, 80 the decision of the chair was ined, Mr. Winsiow wished to have the Board distinctly un- derstood on this subject. The Board had a right to re- cord their votes, so asto enable Mr. to bring the question before the law tribunals. therefore, moved ution in order to test the n, Mr. Sxipmore considered the resolution out of order, and moved that it be laid on the table. The yeas and nays were ordered. Ayes 14, Nays 19. Ho the resolution was not laid on the table. The resolution was read. Whereas the tellers have refased to receive the vote of P. 'W. Engs, on direction of the chair, Resolyed, That on the next balloting, they be direc- ted to receive said vote. ey and nays were then called for. Ayes 15, Noes 18. it. . Another ballot for President was ordered, upon which Mr. Masow drew. were Messrs. Nicoll and Johnson, for Nicoll, 15 ; Johnson, 17 ; —— 1. Clerk for the ensuing year. ‘8 protest against the a) intment of having received a m: ty vote of Committees were inted. A committee, oo! of Messrs. Nicoll, Mason, and Winslow, was appointed to revise juing year. T then adjourned at 10} o'clock, after a ses- sion of five and hours. Court for the Correction of Errors. Present, the Lieutenant Seeenere the Chancellor, and Sena’ ‘Wrowssvay, June 17.—Ordered, That the next term of this court be held at the court house, in the city of Rochester, to commence on the second Saturday of Au- gust next, at 12 o'clock at noon; and that argi upon a from the court of Chancery be first heard. the term of this court terminate , the third day of July next. ‘Warner, ve the People, ex. rel. J. Conner.— rood concluded his argument for the plaintiff in the President, he 6 full Board. on Thu No. 4) Mr. G. error, Amos Lawrence, et. als., vs. the now. has been long before the courts, and has been brought up for ment, ing originated in the Superior intly being tried in the Supreme up before the Court of Errors. It phon 1835, the plaintiff's suffered heavy losses by immense fire, which swept aw: eed portion of the property of several of our wealthy citizens; who sued the tion to recover for the im- mense losses sustained by them from the consumption of a large stock of merchandize, and other Mr. Butixn was heard in This case General Sessions. Before the Recorder and Aldermen Meserole and Dodge. AM. C. Parzason, District Attorney. | June 18.—Trial inant C. Ashley. indicted for Per- jury, continued.—It will be recollected that the indict- A ment is founded ’ upon the answers of Ashley, sworn be- fore a Master, a creditor's bill having been in Chan- cery, and on which an examination was had. Mr. Ash- ley earing on that occasion that he was not the owner of the property 18 Grant rect, but that it had been con- the consideration being $6,000. that this examination was not signed for several years after it was taken, it not bein; considered as closed, and that Ashley distinctly stat: on that occasion, that he wished an opportunity to plain his previous examination, and that he would not sign without having such an opportunity: Tt was re- fused, however, by the Master, who told him that he should have en Ke rte d afterwards. The prosecu- tion here called a witness, whom they had reserved for the purpose of rebutt the testimony of Mrs. Johnson. Francis B. Cutting, |», sworn—Have peso empl ': edas counsel for Ashley; upon Ashley w! ti prison, at the request of Mrs. Ashley, whom I think also came into the cell; have no recollection of seeing rat, other lady there; do not know Harriet Johnson [Here Mr. Crist read the examination of Mrs. Johnson, who testified that she met Mr. Ci at the cell of Amey who told herto treasure w conversation with Mr. Crist, and his offer to let As! ray tee! of prison on the payment of $1,000, es she might be called on to testify in relation to it.) resumed—Have no recollection Mrs. Johnson; am not certain that it was Mrs. who was present; there was a lady in the cell, however; cannot say positively who it was, Cross-examined—Recollects something bei: said about the $1,000, and think it probable that I might have said thatit should be remembered. “4 Hon. R, H. Moanis now addressed the Court, contend- ing that the examination of Ashley before the master, was extra judicial—the master having no right to pro- poe the questions which he did. Mr. Morrie also con- ‘ended that the examination being incomplete, was not a peepee subject to found a perjury on. Mr, Crust followed Mr. Morris on the part of the pro- f about an hour and a alti Court took a recess until four o’clook, Ml. Smith, Esq., contin on the part of the defence. Hisspeech was one of the most able we have had the pleasure of listening to for some time. It was logical in the extreme. and cleared up all that was before mysterious and obscure in the transactions of Ashley. Mr. Smith cited sevoral authorities for the pur- pose of sustaining the objections raised by his colleague, ir. Morris, to the indictment. of seeing ley secution in an able speech o! The Court adjourned to to-morrow morning at ten o’clock. mt Superior Court. Before Judge Vande: . June 18,—: Reid vs. jamin W. Benson, Alexan- der Mc Dougal,JH.W. Baldwin, Ephraim L. Snow,and Tho- mas H. Morton.—This was an action of t to recov- er damages fo! }d abuses on the part of defendants, (who are municipal officers, in the discha: of their duty) It wasalleged that, on the 12th of March last, the defendants, together with some fifteen others, persons unknown, entered the premis: f plaintiff, stating they had come under cover of a search warrant to search for stolen goods. It wes alleged they did not produce the warrant, and that they proceeded to search plaintif’s premises unarmed with such authority, which the sta- tute prescribes imperatively in all cases where search is forcibly made for stolen goods. The plaintiff further al- leges that the defendants made said search on verbal di- rections from the Mayor, which, it wasset up, is contrary to the statute. journed over to this forenoon. jefore Judge Oakley. Junn 18.—Catharine Riley ve Oscar Hoyt and Carman , Nichols —Cruel Assault on a Female.—This was an action of assault and battery, in which it was all that the defendants beat, bruised, cruelly maltreated the P , who is a poor sorvant girl, from the effects of ‘which, she is now confined to her bed, and it isnot ex- pected she will recover. It appeared that the plaintiff, on the 17th of December last, was in the employ of a Mr. Simpson, who was engaged on the day in question in re- moving from the house corner of Henry and Market streets. The plaintiff, in obedience to the order of her mistress, was proceeding to take down her clothes line, which was fixed in the yard of her mistress’s dwelling, and the day being very ‘cold, she was obliged to cut sf with a knife, when the defendant Bet ordered her to de- sist. An altercation ensned, when He Gpeerren dotn the defendants cruelly, unmanfully, ely beat, and the in various parts of the body, her in s tate of illness, from bodily in- a despaired of. leavi b her person. The defence set up was, that the first assaulted the defendants with a knife, and that no force was used, except in selfdefence. The jury will render a sealed verdict this forenoon. Circuit Court. Before Judge Edmonds. June 18.—0. H. Platt vs. George W. Niles and John reported in Tuesday’s Her- laintif’, $324 37. 5 Crawl.—This action was t by. tiff against defendant, for board and lodging of defendaat’s son, but it Pupearing that the son having taken up his residence at the house of plaintif, without the consent of his father, the Court ordered a non-s Court of Common Pleas. Before Judge Daly. Highway Rebbery—Habeas ‘Corpus.—A writ of habeas ‘sorpus was issued in this case by D. Major, uponthe + ground that the prisoner was wholly innocent of t! charge,and that the charge should have been assault and battery merely. It appeared that Justice Taylor refused any bail, but on the writ of habeas corpus having been inaued, and on hearing the District Attorney in opposi- a aibes Honor Judge Daly allowed the prisoner to bail Court Calendar—This Day. Cimcvir Count—Nos. 16, 100, 101, 108, 110, 111; 16, {Couston Puzas.—Nos. 21, 129, 127, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, Surenion Covnr.—Nos. 48, 91,93, 94, 110, 95, 96, 17, 18, 21,73, 62, 63, 10, 51, 30, 1, 29, 44, 40, 32. Movements of Travellers There was a considerable reaction yesterday In the apirit of travelling, and the hotels resuimed their accus. tomed bustle and business-like appearance. ‘There will be found at the— Amentcan—Major General W. Scott, U..8. A.; Dr. Mitchell, Phila.; H. Pease, Point Comfort; Jo Hay, Boston; Col. Cross, U. 8.'A.; H. Rover, Phil hia; Mr. Lucas, Baltimore; A. P. Cleveland, N.O.; Mr. lanchard, Boston; Geo. B. Besley, Wisconsin; Dr. Bul- ler, U. 8. A.; A. H. May, Phila, Asron—M. G. Dale, ‘Ill; R. G. Ingerson, N.H.; P. Adger, Charleston; Major French, 62d Light Intantry, British Army; W.'W. Corcoran, Washington; James Downing, Phila.; H. Hungerford, Geo. Gs White, Augus- ta, Geo.; W.H. Galymer, Phila.; W. French, ve T. Atkinson, Baltimore; Th min, N.0.; Thomas D. Anderson, Liverpool; ‘Wilmington; two Bacons, Phila ; J. L. Brooks, |. Root, Citr—M. Bale, Phils.; Breed, Louisvill Skinner, Was! in; J. Devereux, Utica; Goss, Chicago, Illinois; H. Groot, Schenectady; R. Howard, 8. C.; W. H. Talcott, Washington Co, Dr. Sherman, U. 8'A.; Mr, Kent, Indiana; Dr. Hulse, U.8.N. Franxiix,—Hon. W. W.'Boardman, N. H.;'W. E. Robinson, do.; A. Kirkpatrick, Canade; J.L. Hulburt, Chicago;'S. M, Rice, Rev. Mr. Burgess, Ha " G.R. Davies, Troy; C. B. Muller, jowburgh: B. F. Johnson, Middletown, Conn.; Chris Benedict, Washing- Mr. Peel, Mr’ Gxonr.—Colonel Blois, Capt. besa ittsfield, Mass.; Levi Carson, British Army; P. Cochran, Pi 2 | Staten ye in error, ' soending Letts Mr. ly qpock today. on the same side, We | oot ela kane foregoing j Highy,' Willsborough; T. hunter, Phila.; John England; Thomas Bruce, Nassau. lowann—Hon. W. Pitkin, Mayor of Rochester; Hon. R. J. McClelland, Hudson; H. B. Chaffy, Hartford; Col. godner, Troy; Colonel J. A. Sattarlee, Albany; M. D Catlin, Vermont; John Brooks, Phila.; J. R. Chandler, Phila.; J. W. Blatterley, Cin.; Mr. J. Watson, St. Jehn’s; John P. Howard, Canada; Mr. Moison, N.Y. —J. D. Browne, R.' I.; Fred. Probit, H. Fraser, Baltimore; A. J. Liston, Mobile; R. Knapp, N.O.; Nathaniel Stevens, Andover; J. Brabcock, Taun- ton; b. F, King, Charleston, 8.C.; J. 1H. Hale, Phila.; E. D. Hammerdon, Mass. B. Mackay, Boston; Mr. Tod jarby, Halifax, N. 8; W. Dameron, Gen. Scort on tHe DeatH oF Gen. Jacnson..— Gen. Scott, at West Point, on hearing of the death of Gen. Jackson, dismissed the Miltary Board, then in session, with a very able and feeling speech, the substance of which was as follows :— “Ex-President Jackson died at the eee the Sth inst. The information is not official, but # iently authentic to prompt the step | am about to take. An event of much moment to this nation has occurred: A great man has fallen. General Jackson is dead—a great eneral and great patriot—who had filled the highest po- litical stations in the gift of his countrymen. He is dead. This is not the place, nor am I the individual to pronounce a fit eulogy, on the illustrious deceased. National honors will doubtless be prescribed by the President of the United States, tate, but in the meantime and in hat the fe all who hear me, "a cular ith those of ihe authorities of this institu. I deem it r to suspend the examination of the cadets fur the day, and to wait the orders of the Execu- tive of the United States on the subject.” Texas Mar.—To establish a weekly mail com- munication (to be made, if practicable, semi-week- ly) between New Orleans and Galveston, in Texas, b; steamboat, under the act of Cor 88, approved Mi 8rd, 1845, authorizing the establishment of mails in the Guif of Mexico, authority Ia given to the postmaster of New Orleans to make the contract for this purpose — The rates of postage will be ten cents for every letter ahal! ounce in weight, twenty cents on xceeding a half ounce, but not exceedi in weight, and five cents for each additio pe ounce or fraction A - tl ; and three ge for each news; et. or current, sent or re- ceived by Thieroute, The inland een New Orleans and the place in the United States from or at which ded &o., aon oo or Lsomglg is tobe charged ion to oing ral Postage on letters, ko , to Texas is to be pre-pd; and all postage on letters, ke., from Texas, isto ae till received lestination in the at New Orleans, or other place of United States. F Pactric Mat..—A postal convention having been entered into between the United State: New Grenada, for the transmission of mails across the Isthmus of Panama, Ordered, That the postmaster of No: Va., whenever a national vessel is about to sail from port, by order of the Navy Dopartment, for Chagres or Vortobaite, make up a mail for Panama, and places be- yond in the Pacific, to include all letters and packets ori- ginally deposited in his office for transmission, or that received at it fi places in the United the inland postage being paid, and asters at all other offices having matter for the places named, or for other places beyond, particularly in the Pacific, will forward the same, in case postage to Norfolk is pre- paid, to sald office Norfolk, for transmission as aforesaid, in due season to be Lat viene me ship ad.