The New York Herald Newspaper, June 29, 1845, Page 2

fees. « NEW_YORK HERALD. New York, Sunday, June 29, 1845. Texas—The “ Union”—Commissioner Eliott. The Union newspaper, the organ of the govern ‘ment, is still full of its singular ideas of the recen: movements inTexas. Witha degree of verdancy almost incredible, the Union now seizes upon a con- versation of Mr. Elliott, retailed by some one who met him. in a steamboat, and writes the gossip to a friend in Washington, and gravely holds it up as a proof positive of the absolute certainty of annexa- tion, and the utter defeat of all the crafty diplomacy of the British Commissioner. But here see how gre enthe Union really is :— From the Union.) From Texas.—The following letters, which were brought hy the Wednesday’s mail from New Orleans, are calculated te remove every possible doubt about an- nexation. The one is from a citizen of Texas, at New Orleans, who details a conversation with Captain Elliott. Even the Captain had given up the ship; and stated that, not only would Texas positively accept the annexation, but that Great Britain would immediately abandon her schemes, and that Mexico would thereupon forbear to declare war against the United States. ‘ * “Capt. Elliott, her Britannic Majesty’s Chargé, came over passenger; I met him on his arrival at the hotel. He laughs and talks as usual, and appears in good spirits —fr acknowledges that all is settled in Texas, and that annexation is certain; that there will be no difficulty between Mexico and the United States. He said: three years ago, or more, when he went to Texas, he found the country joing ry fast to leeward; that when he left itthe other day, he pre: d us with independence: that the Inte revolution i ico, bringing into po men of more liberal vie had ‘eoabied fer Majest poverament to realize the assurances made to us in} by Lord Palmerston, that England would use her kind efforts with Mexico to grant us peace and independence; that it was gratifying to him that jt had besn accom. plished. England will have nothing to say about annex- ation, as it is a matter resting entirely with the people of Texas. He will leave for the North; and never expects to go back to Texas, unless he is ordered to do so by his go- vernment;which he is certain will never be the case,&c ” The idea that Mr. Elliott is thus revealing all the results of his diplomacy, and that any of his steam- boat chit-chat is to be taken as gospel, could hardly have entered the head of any one but the govern- ment organ. Mr. Elliott is about the very last man in the world to go about in steamboats retailing the secrets of his movements. He doubtless talks quite freely, and it 1s quite clear from the Union that he catches the gudgeons effectually. Houston in his perambulations appears to adopt the same game, and also talks with a perfect looseness. There is, in- deed, little doubt that Jones, Houston and Elliott, are all engaged in an effort to gull and dupe and deceive the people of this country and of ‘Texas, by all sorts of finesse and misrepresentation. The Great object now, is to lull the people both of the United States and Texas into the belief that annex- ation is quite certain, in order to gain time and op- portunity for operating on the public opinion of the Texan people, so as to obtain a majority against an- nexation in the Convention and Coagress. Can any one who looks upon the movements of the last year or two in Texas, doubt for a moment the success thus far of the representations of France and England? And can we doubt that the same powerful, industrious and secret influence, by which Mr. Elliott and M. Saligny have prevailed upon Jones and Houston to take that course, which even the Union in its blindness and verdan- cy has been enabled to perceive is “suspicious” and “improper,” and to be “investigated”—will be able to have a similar effect upon the members of Congress? Are the Congressmen and delegates to the convention invulnerable ? What reason have we to believe that they will be quite deaf to the “arguments” of Mr. Elliott—this shrewd, crafty, active, efficient diplo- matist, who goes about, as the Union thinks, blab- bing all his secrets in every steamboat which con- veys him from place to place? And even suppose these “arguments” could have no effect on the Con- gressmen who are represented as in favor of annex- ation, is there not good reason to believe that the whole of these givings-out by Elliott may be merely a feint for the purpose of gaining time and lulling ap- prehension, so as to carry his schemes ultimately even at the expense of a civil war in Texas, which would be used as the pretext for calling for the inter- vention of England and France, and the effectual defeat of annexation by the sword ? We do believe that through the superior finesse of the British agent, and the immeasurable verdancy of the government organ at Washington, Texas 1s nearer being lost to this country than ever. A civil war in that republic is not at all unlikely, and out of that must grow most serious difficulty between this country and Mexico, and ultimately with England. «scoraL ConvenTion.—In view of the approach- ing Eiscopal Convention in this State, several pri- vate meetings have been held, and a secret canvass hasbeen very understandingly prosecuted. It ap- pears that of the clergy,ninety are in favor of Bishop Onderdonk, and seventy opposed"to him. A large majority of the laity, however, it is calculated, will oppose him. The Bishop’s adherents are most re- solutely determined to support him to the last, and we have every reason to believe that a great con- flict and serious explosion will take place in the Episcopal ranks. The Bishop does not receive his salary, but voluntary contributions are poured in upon him from all quarters, amounting in the aggre- gate to a much larger sum than hisealary. It is par- ticularly worthy of note, that the old maiden ladies and widows of the flock have been liberal to an ex- traordinary degree, in these pious donations to the Bishop, whom they regard as a deeply injured and persecuted man—far “‘more sinned against than sin- ning.” Another fact may be mentioned as indicative of the strength of the Bishop’s party. Dr. Seabury, who has been a prominent point of attack in rela- tion to the doctrines now forming the subject of controversy in the Episcopal Church, and who has been assailed so violently in the organ of the Low Church men, the Courier and Enquirer, has been re-elected one of the Trustees of the Theological Seminary by a great majority. Rerorms or Mayor Havemeyer.—His Honor the Mayor has issued his proclamation forbidding al} traffic on Sundays, except in meats, milk and fish, which may be sold before nine in the morning— prohibiting altogether the sale of intoxicating liquors on that day, except to lodgers in hotels and taverns, and persons actually travelling, in the cases allowed by law. Magisterial interference for the prevention of gross public acts of immorality—drunkenness, rowdyism and so on, is, when judiciously exercised, all very good. But it is quite possible to carry it too far. The practice of reviving old statutes for the prevention, ostensibly, of the desecration of the Sabbath, and interfering with the social and in- dividual rights of the community, is likely to be- come very unpopular. If the Mayor goas far in his rigid principles as Mayor Harper, he will speedily become as unpopular as Mayor Harper. However, we will see to-day what he means to do Vesseis or War x tue Gutr.—In addition tothe squadron at Vera Cruz, under Com. Conner, and at Galveston, under Capt. Stockton, a small fleet of Revenue Cutiers have been ordered to that station. The Woodbury is already there, and the Spencer sailed from this port afew days ago, and the Geo. M. Bibb from Pittsburg on the 24th inst., to co-ope- rate with the Woodbury,as express despatch vessels. The S. and G. M.B. are steamers. All these ves- sels can concentrate on any one point in a week’s notice. Trinny Cuuncu.—This large and imposing edi- fice has been at length completed. The cap-stone wae laid with Tejoicing on the top of the steeple on Friday last, and soon after a white eagle lighted upon it and there brooded in perfect repose for an hour. A good omen, signifying that the church 1s soon to have a Bishop arrayed in white garments, and perfectly purified; but whether Bishop Onder- donk, washed inithe waters of Tepentance, is to be the ruler in Israel, i d ‘ Sream Sure Careponta.—This mail packet leave; Boston next Tuesday. Her letter bags will close iy thie city to-morrow afternoon, opera of La Favorite, will be performed to-morrow evening. This is one of the most admirable operas that has been got up in New York for sometime past, and the singing of M’lle Calyé, and the remainder of the company is quite ,in keeping with the character of the piece. Castue Gakpew.—To-night there 1s a concert of sacred music here, and the garden is open during the day for promenade. Those who are in doubt asto where they shall make their Sunday jaunt, cannot do better than settle on this spot. _ Patmo’s.—The Ethiopians will to-morrew even- ing produce a burlesque on the “ Bayadere,” in which will be introduced an extravaganza shawl dance, a solo on the accordion by Mr. Huntley, and the “Virginian Girl” will make up the remainder of the evening’s entertainments. Vauxwatt Garpey.—To-morrow evening there will be some excellent performances, in which seve- ral admirable comic actors will appear. Sporting Intelligence. The races stout to pa off Pn e Beaoiat course are creating {considerable excitement in sporting circles. The large number of entries tor the foot races, and the reputation of some of the competitors, will ensure a spirited contest. The betting is so va- ried that it is somewhat difficult to tell which is the favorite. Stannard, Barlow, and Jackson have strong backers, and even bets to some extent have been made on each in the one mile race. The Ma- jor is in fine condition, and will, without doubt, astonish many of his otpenea i. There has not been much done in the walking match. Vermilyea is the favorite. . Barlow has entered for the five mile race, and it is supposed he will penne as hard a customer as his namesake did in the great races last fall. So far Jackson the American deer, is the favorite in this race, while the Canada friends of the Iroquois In- dian are backing him to any amount against any other one. Jaekson is not in prime condition, being just off'a long voyage: he isa very small man, being only five feet two inches in height, and his running weight about 100 Ibs. _ The Hurdle Race will be very interesting, but it is not sufficiently understood in the sporting circles of this latitude, to create much excitement ; butmust become in time very common on our courses. The ten miles Foot Race will, without doubt, be the greatest performance of the kind ever made in this country. The struggle will be between the Ameri- can deer, Gildersleeve, and Steep Rock, the Indian, the betting on each being even. The time made by Jackson, in poabing tity distance, gives his friends great confidence in his ability to outstrip all compe- titors. Revease or Dorr.—Tom Dorr has at last been liberated from prison. The papers are full of the most contradictory expressions of opinion on the subject—one class being frantic with joy, and the other full of bitterness. This question is indeed so mixed up with personal feelings and private and lo- cal quarrels, that it is difficult to disentangle it and ascertain its real merits. Reteasr or Gov. Dorr.—News of the release of Dorr, had reached Providence when the cars Jeft there on Friday. He comes out uncon- ditionally, but is not restored to citizenship, unless he swears he “will bear true faith and alle- giance to the State of Rhode Island, and to support the constitution,” &c. A special express was immediately despatched to Boston with the intelligence. Great was the excite- ment at Providence—flags were hoisted, firing of cannon. Handbills were issued,calling upon the peo- ple to assemble en masse upon the great bridge, at half past seven o’clock, and march, accompanied by music, to the residence of H. P. Willard, Esq., where a speech would be delivered by Mr. Dorr, and it was expected every possible demonstra- tion of rejoicing would follow. Flags were hoisted and cannon firing at Stonington, when the steamboat left there on Friday evening. The Providence Herald of Friday, contains the following :-— ress to announce the fact that the bill be. for the liberation of Gov. Dorr, and for a genera y,aa given in our legislative pro- ceedings, wi into a law yesterday morning. ‘The new her with an authenticated copy of the act, was brought to this city yesterday, at half past two o’clock, and was immediately carried over to the prison by Walter 8. Burges, who took with him a carriage to receive Gov Dorr, and convey him from the loathsome scene of his wrongs and sufferings, who is, now at 3} o'clock, making preparations to quit the prison. Hundreds of citizens are crowding the pri- son door, and hundreds more, in carriages, on horseback, and on foot, are thronging the roads leading to that hated place, to get a glimpse at this victim of persecution, and once more welcome him on his restoration to his friends, the people, and to the world. He comes forth, not restored to his civil rights, but he comes to receive a joyful welcome, and the deepest sym- and the warmest reception, from a people who i public services and noble sacrifice he citizens a animated by a warm vent, but the most commendable tranquillity prevails in the city. The loud booming ofthe cannon from ith’s and Federal Hills, and the waving of the fiags from the hickory poles and flag staves, give unequivocal tokent ofthe general and undisguised joy which pervades all ranks and sexes in the city. Gov. Dorris now restored to his liberty, and the people are rejoicing with exceed- ing great joy. New Mexico.—The present Governor of New Mexico is aman named Chaves, a brother, if we are rightly informed, of the individual murdered b McDaniel on the prairie ror two since. This Chaves family is the wealthiest and most respectable in New Mexico, nearly every member of it bearing & good character. Armijo, the former Governor, is said to be state at Albuquerque, the largest town nt, and situated on this side the Rio will the heartless wretch think should Grande. annexation and boundary lines throw him within the limits of the United States? He never deemed an event of this kind likel; cans with a brut to take y wn lace when treating Ameri leled. ImpRoveMENTS, AT CUMBERLAND, Mp.—Cumber- land is still growing in size and beauty. Almost at every turn may be seen fine brick houses Hop to On Broad street, there ai me ten or a dozen brit buildings in progress toward ty is also giving ef improvement. Blocher and Fred provement is not confined to the business portion of the town, but extends to the west side of Wills’ Creek, where there are several fine edifices going up. Small: wood street, on the same side of the creek, is about to be aved, which will add much to the appearance and com- fort of that section of the town, & N, Mechanic, Bedford, ‘ick streets. And this spirit of im- Boatinc Fresnet.—The steady rains with which we were visited on Saturday and Sunday last, says the Cumberland Civilian, caused a rise in the North Branch of the Potomac sufficient to render able order for boating coal. This is the first fre the season ; and although our boatmen were pre- pared to receive it, they succeeded in getting off’ some fifteen or sixteen boats on Monda: jmaatly keels—ave- raging, we should think, about 1060 bushels to the boat Fire 1x Roxsury.—On Thureday night the Tre- mont Starch Factory, in Roxbury, was discovered to be on fire, and before it could be extinguished the building was nearly destroyed. A range of wooden dwelling houses near it, occupied by several Irish fami- lies, and owned by James Card, was also very much in- ith ita stock, &e., was valued at probably to a little more than half that amount. jose is fully covered by insu rance. "It is the general belief that the building was set on fire. Movements of Travellers. Yesterday was in every respect discouraging to the travelling community, pet the Tfotels lost macho that bustle, that a few previous days had produced. This is generally the case at the conclusion of the week.— There are at the Amenican—John Parks, Vermont; Mr. Jones, Brock- ville, C. W.; Mr. Croswell, Albany; J. H, Gibbot 5, je 3 A. Ripton, Salem; A. R. Bell, Montgomery, Al Sor- rell, Savannah; John Bates, Charleston, 8. C.; F. D, Par- ker, Boston; R. R, Dunne, do.; C. Buckley, Philadel- phia. Asron—A. Martin, Providence; N. Carter, Manches- ter, England; C. C. Chadwild, Boston; Story and North, Savannah: R. Leech, N. O.; F. A. Barton, Springfield; 8. M. Davis, Natchez; B. B. Adams, Providence; W. H. Fry, Philad; Chas. Dexter, Philad.; Mr. Magrath, 33d reg. B.A., Ireland; Julius Sloman, ‘Washington; Ww. iWeoe, Boston; Mesers. Landon, Mason and Isham; Mrs. Selier, Wagner, Canada; E. Payson, Missouri. A jah Cobb, Maine; R. H. Walker, 8. .C. Haddock, Chicago; judge Wood, Ohio; J. Lane, and. Cleve- Ciry—-W. H. Evans, Miss.; Mr. Martin, Zanesville, Ohio; Potter and Welt West Point; Hon. Pratt, Mr. Pratt, Prattsville; ) Darhille and Dooli rara; Gibbs and Winston, Charleston; A. Coulton, Rich- mond, Va.; A. Catherwood, Philad ’s. Fisher and Billow, Philad. Howanp’s—D. Palmer, Washington, D. C.; Zimmer- man, Philad.; D. Eckley, Boston; F. Harris, do.; H. Ma- thews, Oswego; D. Wilkinson, Conn.; J. Brennen, Bostor Mr. Currier, Miss.; Mr. Stevens, do.; Montgom jarke, Washington; J. H. Crumbs, St. Johns, J. Post, Toronto. Wavent.y—Jules Francois, Paris; Colonel Fearing, St Louis; A, B, Vanderbelt, Portland; Crea and Williams, Boston; 8, Harvey, Baltimore; Bates and Leonard, a dence; T. F. Chadwick, k, We . a Corporation Exeursion—! This very agreeable affair came off yesterday, and not the day before, as previously stated. The Hon. Mauperey, Secretary et War, was the guest on the asion, and he cannot but be pleased with the at- tention shown him, and the judicious manner in which our civic authorities managed the affair. At about half past iiine o’clock in the morning, the party assembled at the City Hall, where twenty-six coaches awaited to convey them over their proposed route A large number of the Aldermen and Assis- tants were on the ground, together with the Senators comprising the Court of Errors, Gen. Wool and staff, Capt. Hudson of the naval department, Majer Delafield, and many respectable citizens, who were invited to partake in the day’s recreation. First they visited the Alms House at Bellevue, the internal management of which gave great satisfaction, and impressed the party with the great care taken by .the present directors to administer its affairs so as to effect the end for which it exists. m_ this long line of coaches rolled merrily on tothe Deaf and Dumb Asylum, where a considerable time was spent in witnessing an exhibition of the interesting in- mates, and perhaps nothing occurred during the whole day that engaged so completely the observa. tion of the party, from first to last, as the exercises of the deat and dumb_ pupils. After dwelling on this excellent establishment until the flight of tme warned them of the delay, they next proceeded to view the magnificent Croton water works. The two reservoirs, the aque- duct, the high bridge ubove McComb’s Dam, su cessively underwent inspection Thence, our tra- vellers proceeded to the residence of Morris, Esq., brother of ex-Mayor Morris, where a sumptu- ous collation was all ready laid out forthem. As much time as could be afforded was pleasantly pass- ed in the fortification of their mortal parts for their further peregrinations,which were resumed with re- gret by some, and yet with promptitude by all, as the Weather gave symptoms oe a sudden change, and very accurate symptoms they proved, for before the party were well in their seats on their way to the worthy Nolan’s, at Harlem, the rain poured down with rapidity. A short time brought them to this comfortable place at about three o'elock. Dinner was ordered for5 o’clock. The intervaljwas pane aspleasantly as could be expected at a vil- e hotel of arainyday. Mr. Nolan was indefati- getle in his movements, and the result was a dinner indue season that did his house credit. Plates were laid for near one hundred; the number who sat down, as near as we could count, amount- ed to between seventy and eighty. We would fain convey a correct impression of the dining saloon, which is capacious enough to accommodate two hundred, and which commands a lovely prospect of the Harlem river, and its diversified Banke. Of these we would ladly convey an adequate notion— of the table, its china, rich glass and snow white linen—of the confectionary in massive pyramids, fairy castles, chinese towers, and a dozen tasteful forms besides—of the sideboards, groaning with pastry and delicious fruits, and what more it would puzzle us to remember. Teis needless to talk about the wines, which, were evidently provided by aman who knew how to cater for connossieurs ; wine may be talked over—we have little to say about i more than the last melody that struck the ears of the writer, as the train came up, was the popping of cnampaigne corks, and sundry benevolent and good natured greetings addressed across the table by hag yy aldermen and contented counsellors to” their chums “on the other side.” _1t was proposed to go to Blackwell’s Island after cae Mr. Nolan’s, but the heavy rain interfered with that project, so the only movement feasible, in the opinion of the military portion of the company, including the Secretary at War, being a retrogade one, the carriages were ordered out, the train set in motion, and a safe retreat effected, by the third avenue into the city, where we leave them to a hap- py repose aftera day of activity, not forgetting to congratulate Mr. Nolan on the entire success of his efforts to render his guests as happy and pleased as they could possibly be. at Nolan’s . 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Die- terich—This was an action of assumpsit, brought by Harris Wilson, against the defendant, on a contract en- tered into by the defendant, and for the benefit of the Public Administrator. The plaintiff, it appeared, demurr- ed to defendant’s plea. Judgment for plaintif, on demurr- > oe liberty to defendant to plead anew, on payment of costs. w Pen ene Ahan 1 'efore Judge Vanderpoel. June %8.—Fellows, et ah 663 Chevallier.—In this case, already reported, and which occupied the Court for nearly the entire of the last week, the jury did not agroe, and were discharged. Judge Edward: ritpoma udge Edwards will resume his duties in this o to-morrow at 10 o'clock, when the ‘cate of Brockaway wi Brooklyn Ferry, will be continued, om, COUrt for the Correction of Errors. This court took a recess on yesterday, and will resume its lnen on to-morrow. The court will adjourn over on ‘uly. U.S. Clreult Court. Junt 28.—Day vs. Meyer.—This tedi , alread noticed, will not be coneitded until Monday.” "4 Court Calendar—Monday. Common Puras—Nos, 29, 96, 45, 55, 97, 61, 62, 65, 67, 69, 23, 8, 28, 64, 56, 68, 60, 62, 190, 14, 40. Onto Riven.—At Wheel We Ohio Huver had twelve feat of w sn ieann bi f | all the bran fell into the grist bag, an ‘Texas. Hovsron, June 1, 1845. State of Feeling on the Annexation Question— Views and Intentions of the Great Land Speculators. This excitable population, which was lately al most in a state of panic lest a small minority 9b defeat their darling prospect of annexation,have now settled into quietude. The President’s Proclama- tions,calling an extra session of Congress and a Con- vention, seem to give general, though not universal satisfaction. It is not universal, because here, asin every country, there is a faction that is never com- fortable except when in hot water ; and they are ex- tremely vexed that the President has done all that they called for—or rather that he has provided for doing in an orderly and lawful manner, what they would have preferred doing by revolution. The party opposed to annexation, though compa- ratively small, is, so far as I have known them, re- spectable, and composed almost wholly of persons friendly to order and conservative principles. They seem disposed to submit decently to the will of the majority, but without any retraction of the opinions they have heretofore held forth; and if they are to be, as their opponents predict, aga pd damned for their consistency, I can only say that I have known, both in this and other countries, greater offences to be more Iightly punished, and that in these times it is not easy to damn a man for anything. The people are beginning to think seriously of the kind of State Constitution they are to adopt, and of the men who will be best able to frame it. Some in- structions from the constituents to their delegates are spoken, and among others thatI have heard mentioned, is one to prohibit banking in every shape in the § of Texas, Were I assured that this feeling is general among the people, I would ask no better proof that their rationality has not been dis- turbed by excitement, : The liberation of Texas, nine years ago, gave for a time a fearful impetus to that kind of enterprise which seeks to make something out of nothing, and to render the soil available for everything save cul- tivation. This class of enterprise, which had long since wearied and starved itself out, bids fair to revive with the prospect of annexation. __ 2 Among other schemes, born of this spirit, which now begin to peep into existence, is the project of a joint stock land company, tobe located at Galveston. Several persons, whose names have heretofore not been wholly unknown to speculation, are announced ina prospectus, some as trustees, who are to hold, manage, and iieaas of the stock, and others as granters, who contribute lands to the capital of the association, while all land holders are invited to enroll themselves in the latter class. The names published as granters form a goodly list of persons who have long been seeking sale for their lands. This list is, no doubt, expected to ae other land- holders confidence in the plan, which result ought, in common sution, to confer some special advan- i if on the first entered and most influential stock- jolders. The plan requires that the title of all lands placed in the stock of the concern, shall be conveyed to the trustees, but it makes no provision for rescindin, such bargains. Stock certificates are to be issue to the granters, and the lands are to be sold by the trustees for the benefit of the company, at prices whose minimum is the valuation at which the lands were taken, and the proceeds are to be divided pro rata among the stockholders. ( fi Now, as the equity of land appraisement is not very certain, this arrangement might be so managed as to prove more beneficial to the granters of worth- less, than of valuable tracts. Let us suppose that the owners of some prime leagues and sections should be induced to put them in at a fair valuation, and that rwards an equal quantity of arid prarie should be contributed at the highest valuation which intrigue and a false rise could procure, for the appraisers, it must be remembered, are appointed by the trus- tees. The good land would be sold, and the owners of the bad would receive a share of the proceeds, while their own barren acres would merely await, as in any case they would have to do, the improvement which time and population might bring. __ The plan also allows the trustees to peguane loans and procure advances on the security of the compa- ny's domain, and to divide the money among such of the stockholders as may choose to take it at the same rate of interest which the trustees have en- gaged to pay. is is admirably designed for those who have the handling of the cords by. wh'ch the machinery is to be worked. The stockholders who would choose to take the money,would, in all proba- bility, be those in the vicinity, in the confidence and in the interest of the trustees. Should the loan or advance be raised on particular tracts, the owner would do better by negotiating for it on his own hook, instead of through such an agency, for then, and then only, would he be certain of using the mo- ney himself. Should it be raised on the general stock, the lands vf all would be bound for it, though only a part of the granters would reap the benefit, and that portion would perhaps be composed o} thase Barons of barrenness, who would depend for their profits on the fertility of lands which others had contributed. ini ‘ Another provision is that certificates given to grantors for their land, may be received by the trus- teesin payment for any lands which they offer for sale. yp es Swop could scarcely go ahead of this, were he to devote his whole Lee to devising a plan for exchanging poor lands for good. What- ever regulations may made for appraisement, for changing the tariff of prices, the real value of ls ina new country isso uncertain, and,where the stock lands of the concern would be so scatter- ed, their probable value would be so difficult to as- certain, that the trustees, however well disposed, would be continually liable to error and imposition ; and though no partiality should be intentionally shown, inequality and irregularity of appraisement could not be avoided. Hence, under the above re- gulation, the contributor of a sterile and highly ap- pe be might often be enabled to give the scrip e received for it for an equal number of acres of greater value. 7 : Ris _ In supposing the case that no intentional partiality is shown, I cite it rather as a possibility than otherwise; for this w orld is given to frailty, and the minds of land speculators in particular have a ten- dency that is Goria a ae One would suppose that such a ony would have but little prospect of business, and that they would be unable to procure the title to any landsthat could possibly be cold ; but there is no knowing what may be effected during a mania for speculation; especially if the wisdom and wickedness of Wall street should be up and doing in the matter. The seherne, on the whole, reminds me of a won- derful mill which I once heard of. The hopper was 80 constructed that no corn which was poured into it could be taken back, and, when it Bassed through, all the me into the toll trough. City Intelligence. Nvisances ix tue Pustic Streets.—Again have we to call the attention of the inspectors of streets to the nuisances which are blocking up some of the public thoroughfares in this city, and day after day bring fresh nuisance. We must now refer to that part of tl ‘ourth rd, viz : Madison street, between Rosevelt and James , which is rendered almost impassable, in conse- quence of a large quantity of bricks, sand and mortar, which are laid over at least three fourths of the street. The avenue itself is not over twenty-s feet wide,and of that twenty-two feet at least is impassable, and enough to endanger the lives of persons who are obliged to drive through this locality. If the inspectors neglect their pub- lic duty in this [sort of way, we shall soon have all the crommucrte in the city in vot & much the same condi- tion. Again, inthe Second ward, between Fulton and John streets in Nassau street, similar nuisances are quite le wi of all kinds from taveri apparent 0 blockaded with commodi }, eating-hou so forth, that the public may feel grateful it inches of the side walk is allotted to them. When buildings of any kind are going on, one third of the street is allowed by the Corporation for the location of building materials; but the old proverb generally speaks Eat, when people get an inch they are sure to.take an ell. Trinery Cuunen.—The cap-stone was placed on the spire of this church on aot and we hear that the cross will be added to it early in this week. ‘This adornment is made of copper, and gilded, and will be quite a shini mark. It was rather amusing to see the anxiety whic! many grave and reverend seigneurs evinced to stand on the cap-stone previous to its elevation, in order to enable themto say with truth that they had stood on the top of the cap-stone of Trinity Church steeple. One of them was not satistied until he had got the workmen to (ped the cross on the stone ; he then got on and stood holding on toit; and he thus will be enabled in his tales in after 1d those of his compeers, who merely ne, though [oye in relating the cir- y will forget to mention the stone was on the ground when they performed this fe fire broke out in the Ink manufactory of M. Prout, Spring street, but was extinguished without doing much damage ; the ori- gin of the fire isnot known. The premises are insured. About half past ten o’clock last night, a in the ent of Mills & Co’s Watch and Clock Warehou No. 109 Fulton street. The fire was found by one of the fire company, in a barrel, eontainin; some paper, but how it came there isunknowp. Insured. Tus Omsisus Nuiwance.—An old lady was knocked down by an omnibus in Barclay street yestorday and se- verely injured. The driver at the time was racing with another omnibus, and we regret we were unable to ob- tain the number of it. The various outrages that are daily committed by the omhibuses have long source of com} ‘e trust that one more authorities to ir them will not be in vain. Coroners Office. June 28,—Deatn rrom Intemrenance.—The Coroner held an inquest on the body of Mary Littl dead house. —Verdict, oame to her death by sorum upon tho brain and into its ventricles, c intemperance. Rurture or 4 Buoon Vessxt.--The Coroner held an pret on the SS ihinate A sogre 436 Monroe street. ‘erdict, came loath by ntaneous ‘Blood veeeel in the obest. Baca Conesgcontar Laxx, } ‘Wurrurop, (Me.) June 27. Pen and Ink. by the Way, by.a Traveller, er Extracts from my Journal—Imposition, Slowness and Inferior ‘the Camden, Am- Accommodation of boy and Philadelphia and Tyenton Railroads—Vi- sit to Mount Auburn, §c. Frienp Bennett— {left the busy din of Philadelphia a few days ago, to make a short tour for my health; and if I saw or heard any thing that instructs your readers, they are welcome to it. We left at 12M. by the Camden and Amboy Railroad, which should be known as the “Imposition Mail Line,” and rode over the Bos- ton and Portland road, 110 miles, in 4} hours—fare $2—but the “snail line” was about eight hours in coming 98 miles, in cars not fit to transport cattle in, and fare $3. Thisis too bad, and the newspapers, from Maine to Texas, ought to proclaim in tenes of thunder,that forbearance towards this and the Phila- delphia and Trenton Railroad Company, has ceased tobea peroge bee they charge oo latter roe 43 cents per mile, and poor cars; while you can tra- vel in the floating palaces from New York to Albany or Boston, for nen half to three-fourths of a cent per mile. And I hope you will open the columns of the Herald to expose some of the impositions of this great thoroughfare of travel from the north to the south. At New York, our company were the guests of Johnson, at the United States. Owing to my health, I kept housed till the boat left, at 6 o’clock, evening. I would, were it not too long, give you some of my “sketches” as we left the beautiful har- bor of New York, and passed round to the East Ri- ver, and up among the different islands. At this season nature is clothed in all its luxuriance, and the sight offered plenty of subjects for the painter’s renull and the poet’s pen. And the forests of masts, the numberless steamboats, the busy clink of the workman’s hainmer, offered plenty of scope to the man of business. | heard one man, whom I took to be from thefcountry, say, New York was getting to be quitea town. Arriving in Providence, we took a stroll and returned to the cars, took passage, and ar- rived at Boston in season for dinner. ‘We stopped at the * New England,” and “John” himeelf is in the same place we left him two years before. He isknown by all New Englanders, and no one places himself under his care with any doubts. He, as the Irishman said, “ates ye and drinks ye” in the true New England style. He is “ one on um” and “nothing else.” After ‘ing the beautiful scenery in town you take a “nag” and pass out to Mount Auburn, for rag body goes there to stroll afew hours among the dead, I love to visit the church yard, and wander mid its silent walks ; it calls up a kind of melancholy far from disagreeable tome. Here are seen the tomb of some aged sire long since gone the way of all living. Near by was a new,made grave—I read,’twas that of a child of five years, perhaps the idol of some fond mother now mourning for her Rey, The scenery, as you know, at this place,is excelled by no place in the world, an equalled by few. Within two years death has given it many aden and added many to its illustrious dead. There is an ‘Allston,’ a ‘“ Legaré,” a “Chamberlain,” the old revelutionary hero who died on his pi image to the great anniversary ot the battle of Bunker ill in 1848, besides numberless others I do not recollect. From here you take a ride through Cambridge to the University; you visit seve- ral interesting places, but 1 shall not stop to describe any of them. I will take the reader to Bunker’s Hill, omitting to speak of the “Glass Works,” the “Mc- Lean Hospital” in Somerville, or of ‘‘ Winter Hill” which protected our gallant fathers in their retreat from Bunker’s Hill, though I will, perhaps, show you on my return a cannon shot we took from it, which es) once the property of the “ Mistress of the World,” is not now. These relics are dug from this hill every few years. Near-here stands the relics of the “ Urseline Convent,” burned in 1834. As long as Ionce hved in Boston, 1 confess, with shame, that I never but once before visited this, of all others, the most sacred spot to an American: As I stood on the eminence beside the tall shaft that reaches to the clouds, and cast my mind back seventy years, I confess my soul was filled. On this spot, seventy o, liberty was born to a nation destined to rule the world. Here “Young America” struck the first at blow, and proclaimed to the na- tions of the earth, that ’mid the wilds of a western world, the undying flame of liberty was about to break forth in more than Roman splen- dor. Here, for the first time, were the “stars and stripes” planted, and the proud cp flapped her new born wil and plumed her feathers for the grand aerial fli, that for near three-fourths of a century has been the theme of wonder to the world, has filled the philosopher’s mind, and added new matter for the Fistorian. I would willingly dwell at length on this prolific theme on this hallowed spot, but others have done it before me, and far betcer than I can, If there is anything interesting to me, itis the history of the American revolution. We now take a trip 4 about 220 feet, and then from the top of Bunker Hill monument we stand and gaze till the soul is lost in wonder and admiration—as far down the harbor as the eye can reach, it beholds fresh themes on which to “ feast its fill.” Around us lay Charleston, as it were, sleeping at our feet. One ‘would say he could throw a stone to Faneuil Hall, or pitch a quoit to Charles river. We now descend, leave off thought, und visit the Navy Yard, iegetiton shipping, and its massive dry dock, (admitting ships of the largest class). The steamer Mississippi 1s here fitting for sea, and will sail soon. Here we shall leave the reader to ima- gine our ride to Chelsea (second Paradise), but we will return to Boston, get tea, and go on board that “Mistress of the th,” the John Marshall. This boat is the o| ion toj a monopoly, that has for years ruled with an iron hand the navigation on a route second to none except the NorthRiver. They have run off all boatssent there for years; being rich, the moment any other goes on, they reduce the fare to 12k cents for 160 miles; and then when there is No opposition, it is $8, and scmetimes $5. But at last they have found a customer. The Marshall is the swiltest boat on these waters, and with her able, faithful, and gentlemanly commander, Andrew Brown, all the efforts of the old monopoly must prove unavailing. The excitement here is great, and each of the other boats go crowded. e had about 600 at $1; the old company about 300 at 3s. I know the ‘* devil” will curse me tor writing on both sides of my sheet, but tell him to pardon me thisonce. Inever made him do it before, and w li try not to again. Tell him the new Post-office law goes into effect next week, and then I wont write on both sides. ‘ % ._P.S. Should the reader wish to follow me further. in my next will try and say Lage more inter- esting. We shall have arrived at the head of navi pin on the Kennebec, and from there I will take im to the Lake near which we shall spend a few weeks. If there is a place of real prccarentie beauty on earth, this is the spot, and if | cannot say some- thing to please at least a a ie dei readers, the fault shall be my own, for there is plenty of incident I will endeavor to give him a little of the romantic in my next, which will be in about a week. Wearuer at Tur Sourn.—A letter from Colum- bia, 8. C., states that the thermometer in that place on t 1 o’clock, stood at 98 deg., and at 3 0’clock at hundred.” The Sav Sentinel states that the mercury was up to 100 in that city on age Yes. terday, in Charleston, it did not range above 94 deg.— Charleston Patriot, June 26 Procress or Tur War.—Mr. Stearns and hir men have been indicted for riot and a criminal trespass by the grand jury of the U. 8. District Court at Boston Their lefence will be, an averment that the land o which they “trespassed” and “‘rioted” does not belong t Uncle Sam. Police Office. Jone %8—An Arremer ro Kitt.—A grand row occur red this morning in Anthony street, on the Five Points among « portion of its dingy and filthy inhabitants, | Duy ing the progress of the fight a black girl named Am xmstrong, after several unsuccessful attempts, finall succeeded in stabbing a mulatto girl called & with a shoe-m knife, and wounding her Officer Mount d the blood-thirsty damse! was committed. Ronsixc a Cuurcn of Bisues —Henry Long was ar- rested charged with breaking into the Prosbyterian Church in University Place, on the night of the 2th, and stealing a number of valuable Bibles, h; books, valued at 75 therefrom. He was ing them for sale in Brooklyn yesterday, ani ‘ tected in consequence of a large Oxford Bible having written on the first page ‘ Presented by Rev. Dr, Potts to the Church in University Place.” All the property was recovered, and the thief committed. Stearina CLoruina.—George Lyons was arrested by ie ‘napp, chi with stealing $37 worth of cloth onsisting of shirts, pantaloont from 85 Cana , the property of John D. P 164 Fulton stree: Mra. Lyons, ctable woman br Jo the wife of George, had just finished making the articles, and was about sending them home. The pro- perty was recovered and the offender committed. Sreauine Co James J. O. Farrell, Thomas J. Bar- ber and Wm, H. er, three boys,were arrested charg- ed with stealing three dozen ivory combs from the store of James Suydam, 251 Grand street. Steauine a Vest.—James Steven: arrested charged with stealing « vest, value $3, from Richard M. Raven, 114 Orange street~committed. As Owren Waxtev.—An owner is wanted for a ladies’ on bracelet, by officer Knapp, ut the Lower Police ice. A Prous Frau A well known agent for the the life and wr inge of the Rev. John Summerfie! y strolling through the Five Points yesterday, in search of customers, when he entered a hotise of ill fame, and after some bantering disposed of a copy of the work toa fair damgel, who suid she was very fond of reading religious works, After remaining some time he went to the Police office,and had the assurance to make a complaint that she had stolen the work from him, The lady was accordingly payers = ‘e be sewn ig had, whi 7 pay in *] ischarge of the damsel, tho magistra sate tna they man had commited what plat sul ous black fellow, was Piermont. “""" [Cortespondence of the Herald.) Piermont, June 27, 1845. The New York and Erie Railroad—Retrograda- tion of Piermont—The Cause—The ‘“ Piermont Otique.” Being on a visit to this village to rusticate for @ few days, I have thought a few lines might be ac- ceptable to your readers—more especially those who are anxiously looking for some movement in favor of the New York and Erie Railroad. This village, instead of advancing, as might have been expected on the termination of the great Erie road in its centre, has, onthe contrary, retrograded toa remarkable degree. Six years since, ‘Tappan Slote,” now “Piermont,” was a thriving village, with a population industrious, intelligent, happy,and Tapidly increasing in numbers and prosperity, There was a regular daily communication with New York, the village being the general “landing place” for the market produce of a large section of the surround- ing country. Church worship was sacred; the dis- trict well attended—stores flourishing—me- chanics and laborers busy—and a constant and hap- intercourse enjoyed with the neighboring farmers. low, how changed the scene. A decreasing popu- lation—idle mechanics—ignorant children—and the church, to a degree, forsaken. The only ad- dition to the vi that, after an absence of some ears, strikes my view, is the hundred wretched harels of the half starved Irish laborers—the com- ”s wood-sheds, and some ae je looking, half Rnighed brick buildings, the use of which nobody knows, and apparently nobody cares. These build- ings, by the way, are curious, will ainply Tepay a careful examination on the part of any who may be enquiring as to the proper means to restore lic confidence in the Erie road. I look upon them aga standing monument of the folly, mismanage- ment and fraud with which the railroad affairs have been conducted in the Niginity of this village. Upon enquiring as to the cause of the prostrate state of the village, the villagers have invariably, and with- out exception, pointed to the management of the railroad affairs as the only source from which the enquiry could be answered. J have, therefore, given some attention to the matter, and deeming it impor tant, will lay the facts before your readers. Certain men, soon after the company began to draw on the State Loan, became interested in the eastern division. They had in their employ con- tractors, sub-contractors, engineers, sub-engineers, and became known as the Piermont clique. Lurge sums of money were now expended on the division, and apparently to very little purpose, at least so fur as the road building was concerned 3. charges mismanagement were therefore brought before te company—these charges, be it understood, related to the “Long Pier,” and the first sixteen sections ef (he eastern division! The President finding it impos ble to dispel the charges, called upon the State t in- vestigate the affairs of the Company. We will here state, and it is our candid opinion, that the Presi- dent (E. Lord, Esq.) was wholly free frem any con- nection with the men who have brought the Com- ny’s credit to its present prostrate condition. We Rais Mr. Lord was duped, sadly duped, by the Piermont clique ; and as their victim, has probably suffered more than any other individual connected with the road. von CAN i The result of the “‘whig investigation,” ’39, 740, is known to the public. By it we learn that the opera- tions of the Company, west of Goshen, had been ably conducted ; but from it we do not learn one word in relation to Piermont and its vicinity, which throughout the report are scarcely alluded to. Here is the mystery, and here is the result of the secret th operations of the Piermont clique. in there was the “democratic investigation,” ’40, “41, with a si- milar result: namely, the Erie Road Company was quite respectable ; Piermont and its vicinity not being taken into the account. Since then we have had various investigations, during which every man and every mile on the road have been examined— always excepting Piermont and the twenty miles to Ramapo, with the Piermont clique, who squandered two million of dollars of the people’s money. The operations of the Piermont clique have been systematic, and well devised to accomplish their esigns. When charges were made likely to expose them, they immediately linked the charge with the name of the President or some other faithful officer, and thereby defeated all attempts of the company to reach the true source of evil. Through this and similar means they have contrived to discharge, sus- pend, or in some way remove every competent en- gineer, fuithful officer, and honest man that has been appointed to the eastern division. They have du- ring the course of eight years, and under all the va- rious changes through which this division has pas- sed, held unlimited and uncontrolled are. During the construction they had their “Division Engineer:” when in operation, their ‘Superintendent :” under the assignment, their “Chief Assignee ;” again in operation, their ‘Superintending-commussion-engi- neer.” And all these offices have been, and are yet held by one and the same individual—and all this too, in spite of ‘Old Board,” or “New Board!” | Here then is the cause of the prostrate condition of the company’s affairs; and what the public now demand is a full, unequivocal, and accurate report from Piermont and the twenty miles to Ramapo. No man can be employed on this division, from the chief engineer to the brakeman, unless he is re- lated, or will become related to the chief of the clique. But a week ago, a poor Irish laborer, a brakeman on the train, was discharged to muke room for a “young gentleman” who is to act as brakeman until the “bill passes,” and something better is provided. It is proceedings like these, that have driven moo mechanics and good men from this village—including, as I am credibly informed, the village pastor. "The arrogance of these men is no longer to be endured, and if the Board of Jirectors do net rectify the affairs of the eastern division, I tully believe the villagers will. 4 I close this sheet hoping you wili keep this matter before the public, fully persuaded that the Erie Rail- road cannot progress while these men control its affairs. Strike at the Piermont clique and the road will speed on. Canava Porarors.—We notice by the last Cleve- tatoes: land, Ohio parece that several cargoes of ischarged at that port from Ci ‘0 cents per bushel, duty 20 {1 at Cleveland for 87} cents ie bush- el. The papers say the trade will be a short lived one, as the Ohio crop will soon be in, and it is very abundant. Amusements, Palmo’s Ethiopean go i Company take a benefit to-morrow evening. ey present a strong bill for the occasion—the new opera of Buy-I-Dare, founded on La Bayadere, with burlesques on all the original dances + 5 Virginian Girl in which is introduced a laughable eo) . All Philadelphia Subscriptions to the flenayp must be paid tg the onty avtwonisuD Agus, Zie- ber &Co., 3 Li ui ird street, near Chestaut.— Terms—7 centa a month the Suiiday papers or 65 sents without it; delivered free of cl ‘any part of Phita- lelphia. Single copies for sale as above, 7, at Lo’clockh—- ts. Pifte Whekey Henao is also forsale every Saturday mom Akrantchie’ omnes or tag annum, delivered in any part of Woo Alithe new and.cheay Publications for sale at their es cablishinent, as soon as isaued, wholesale and retail (C7 With the exception of one paper, the “ Hers ws rauch, perhaps, in as any paper published in sity, jing valuable medium to advertisers. Advertise- nents handed to the agents at half past4 o'clock, will appear iu he Herald next day. Boston Subscri; 3 eda A botd baht D received b; thori rents, Reppine sry ape ‘Terms—$1 9 per quarter, orthree cents for RALD, every Saturday morning, price 6 cents, or “Sif new and cheap publications for sales soon as issued. Bostou Publishers. of Thiers’ Napoleon. Medical Notice —The Advertisements of the kenya Mee a amar pat Tere Pe ee eG wil ‘and last column of this f SON, M. Offiee and Canantting Rooms of the ( 94 'Nasean ot MONEY MARKET. Saturday, June 28—6 P. M. ‘The market is evidently improving, and prices have reached the turning point. Morris canal went up} per cent. ; Farmers’ Loan } ; Penn’a. 6's |; Stonington }; Norwich and Worcester | ; Canton }; Harlem 4; Illi- uois 6's, Erie Railroad, Long Island, Reading, and U. 8. Bank closed firm at yesterday's prices. The sales to-day were larger than for many previous, and operators be~ sin to believe that a permanent improvement will s6on ve realized in prices. Domestic exchanges are very inactive, and our quota- ions are merely nominal. The rates now rule at the ‘owest point, just covering charges, and under the mong tavorable circumstances, cannot find a much lower level. The course of trade may, from time to time, place the balance in favor or against certain places’ but it soon becomes equalized. Mid Begwanes, Jere bn ‘ jachicola, Baltimore. rain. North Macon . L a L 175 a Lavon ores 49 ae BH 3 yn UNCURRENT Money. sere rat 9” UMP Esa. We thle votaty, the leeuoe of whioh are redevmed at par ty