The New York Herald Newspaper, July 2, 1845, Page 2

W YORK HERALD: New York, Wednesday, July 2, 1845. ——————————— News from Europe. The steam ship Hibernia, Captain Ryne, with half a months later intelligence from Europe, is now due at Boston. We may expect to hear from her to-night or to-morrow morning. The Spirit of the Age—Texas—Californin= Oregon—Canada—China. The movements fer the annexation of Texas by the government of the United States, and the extra- ordinary sensation which it has preduced both in the old and in the new world, is only a strong mani- festation of the spirit of theage, indicating the com- mencement of a new era in civilization, the results and consequences of which few can imagine at th period of time. Texas will be annexed at al) risks and at all hazards. Annexation may briag us into collision with Mexico—into trouble with England and with France and with the old regz#tés of Europe; but atall these hazards Texas be annexed to this country. California will follow—Oregon will be occupied down to the Russian boundary line— and Canada will, no doubt, sooner or later, sue for admission into the same great confederacy of free States. At this moment we see the spirit of emigra- tion flowing into Califorma and Oregon.’ We seea new spirit of annexation beginning to agitate the masses in Canada in spite of the British soldiery there. We see a project already formed for the con- struction of a line of communication between this great city andthe Pacific; and the prospect is opened to us of a new world comprising the half of the popu- lation of the globe, but bound by the ties of com. mercial brotherhood, and perhaps literary intimacy, within the space of a few years, formed of the Chi- nese Empire and the United States—the oldest coun- try in the world, and the newest confederation of independent communities. All these steps, moving towards the waters of the Pacific, are only the preliminary movements that will, eventually, bind the American republic and the Chinese empire into two great trading communities, operating upon, and influencing each other in the large vista of future ages. We have now a treaty with China. We stand equal with any European government in the good-will of that immense em- pire, and public attention is beginning to be direc- ted to the cultivation of its literature, preliminary to the opening of the overland communication, con. nected with the Pacific, to that ancient and myste- rious nation. We have already, in this journal, given some glimpses of the Chinese literature and language, furnished us by the Secretary of the National Institute, at Washington; and we have since procured several volumes of extraordinary character and merit, giving further illustrations o! Chinese literature, and the Chinese language, which we will endeavor to place before our readers, in such a shape and form as will draw public attention to the study of that ancient and extraordinary people, from whom, according to all rational deduc- tion, all the arts of civilized life have been derived; and which may be considered as the infancy of the human race. We shall endeavor to give these sketches of the Chinese literature and language in such a manner, accompanied with illustrations and engravings, as will be the means of communicating, in aclear and intelligible way, new views of a most extraordinary character to the student and philoso. pher of this country, and of the present age. Tus New Postage Law.—Common Sense Tri- cmewant at Last.—The new postage law, which vent into operation yesterday, has been treated with « great deal of respect and good feeling by the pub- he generally, and a great deal 1s expected fi ie operation. It may be said to be the introdueti-4 di the first time of a system of legislation fr“ re rectly on the principles of common se*”* In move ral points of view this is apparent “ the provisions of the law, although it might,* Improved to a re- markable extent by the n--t Congress. Itis, how- ever, a step in the pref88 of improvement, and in the practical “Cognition and adoption of the principles of ~mmon sense in the action ef the go- vernment Which will have a very salutary eflect, not o»Y in the other branches of the public service sad of the action of Congress hereafter, but also we trust in all the departments of civil life. The first thing which strikes us as being one of the principal characteristics of the law, is the reduc- tion of the postage to less than one half what was originally charged. This reduction goes into ope- ration to-day throughout the country in all the post offices, but will not operate practically on all those who receive letters, until the lapse of eight or nine days. It is, however, a most important improve- ment, and may be said to be a branch of the same principles of common sense which have been intro- duced into the publication of the widely circulated journals of our large cities during the last few years. A reduction of the price of the daily journals of New York, which was ushered in about the time of the first appearance of the Herald, has increased the circulation and extended the benefits of journalism to from ten to twenty times over the same intellectual space which for- merly limited the newspaper reading of the country. Not only are the journalists better paid and better enabled to devote their attention to the highest spe- cies of enterprise in the business, but the public are better satisfied and better served than when dear prices and narrow limits prevailed. The same re- sult will, no doubt, now be experienced in regard to the reduction of the letter postage, and if both the letter and newspaper postage were still farther re~ duced, and many of the useless routes suspended, we have no doubt the benefit would be still more widely felt by the community at large, and by the treasury of the government in process of time. Another improvement is the authority given to the Postmasters to transmit moneys for newspapers to the proprietors thereof, but this has been coupled with a shaving process of two per cent on the pro- prietors,which is to be retained by the post office de- partment, and is certainly very small business.— There is no warrant at law for such a species of shaving, and we hope that the Postmaster General will not retain this provision. However, it may be tried and experience will soon test whether it has popularity enough to make it be retained hereafter. But one of the most important points in the newlaw, and one which will not, we trust, be overlooked by the common sense of the country, is the requisition that all the advertisements of the department should be published in those papers which have the largest circulation within the several districts where the ad- vertisements are to be issued. Thisisa new and most important feature in the Post Office law—a fea- ture founded on the principles of common sense, as applied to the common every day business of life—a feature also which has hitherto been avoided and repudiated by the atrocious spirit of partizanship, which has prevailed throughout the action of the go- This subject acquires additional impulse from the prospects of the present time, held out, not only by the opening of the ports of China, but the move- ments on this continent for the enlargement of the boundaries of the republic. Custom House Move —The new Collector, Cornelius W. Lawrence, Esq., took possession of the Custom House yesterday. He occupied his seat inthe rotunda on the outside, and was very busily engaged in his public duties during the whole morn- ing up to the hour of closing the doors. A great deal of excitement prevailed in that region through- out the whole forenoon, and much talk, sarmise, conjecture, speculation, prophecy, and anxious in, quiry, manifested themselves all around about the neighborhood throughout the entire day, till a late hour in the afternoon. The first movements of the Collector have created a great deal of mystery and surprise, as much from the difficulty of ascertaining exactly what he means to do, as from what he has already done. We un- derstand that the first thing done was the appoint- ment of Henry T. Kiersted, to the important post of Cashier of the Custom House, and immediately thereupon much speculation ensued as to the cha- racter of this new appointment. It seems that Mr. Kiersted was formerly in a financial office under the democratic corporation, but continued under the “natives,” and it was supposed by many that he was to be offered the post of Superintendent of Police by the Mayor. He is not exactly an ultra politician, and belongs to neither of the ultra cliques of the city democracy. Hence the philosophers and specula- tors about the Custom House begin to think that the Collector, who has just returned from Washington, has received his cue from Mr. Polk himself, to cut up all the rampart cliques of the democracy in this city, and to re-organize the party on a new basis with new men of moderate character, and _particu- larly to aveid all those ultra, violent, headstrong, and rabid politicians, who may belong to any party in the city. Jt was also said that Mr. Bogardus, the Deputy- Collector, was removed, and David L. S. Lyon, formerly in the Custom House, put in his place. This looks like a restoration. Much speculation is also indulged in by the calculators round the cor- ners, as to whether he would remove Matthew L. Davis, or not, Mr. Davis being a very efficient offi- cer, and very powerful as an’antagonist; one, who might be able, ifhe were setloose upon the political world at last, to wield a great deal of influence in Washington against the confirmation of the Collec- tor himself. Amongst others who have been men- tioned as subjects of speculation, in the way of re- moval, we understand that Lyon McKenzie, R. A Locke, Herrick and Ropes, and Dr. English, for- merly of the Aurora, occupy various positions in vernment in all its disbursements and business ope- rations for years past. The adoption of such a prin- ciple by the government will have a good effect on the public at large. How many merchants and oth- ers in this community are in the habit of'advertising and throwing away their money on papers of a very limited circulation, without any knowledge of the fact that for the same expenditure they could pro- cure the means of addressing through other papers ten times the number of persons to whom they are desirous of presenting their advertisements. SAND Svs-OrGans or THE ApMINISTRA- ‘tion.—The Washington Union is the great orgun of the administration, but there does not appear to be any settled plan for sub-organs over the country. ‘The News of this city, a paper with afew hundreds of circulation, pretends to set up for an organ of the administration, but its attempts are ludicrous in the extreme. On several occasions it has affected to give very important news from Washington, “pro- cured from the highest sources,” and particularly in relation to the relations of the United States with Mexico, stating positively that the Mexican govern- ment had given information to ours that they would receive a new Minister if he were sent out. The Intelligencer at Washington, thinking the News one of the sub-organs, catches at this precious morsel of information and gives it to the world. But soon finding its mistake, and that the Union had prompt- ly denied the whole story, the Intelligencer has now been obliged to repudiate the “‘sub-organ.” In fact there is no sub-organ of the admuinistra- tion, and no representative of the administration by the democratic press out of the city of Washing- ton. The posiion of Mr. Polk, and the control ex- ercised by the cliques over the country democratic press, preclude ‘such a thing. There is no confi- dence expressed or implied between the adminis- tration and the democratic parties throughout the country. This is seen inall directions. The cliques are showing their teeth like little terrier dogs, but if Mr. Polk understands his position, and means really to refuse being a candidate for re-election, he may compel them all to submit to all that he has to say in the way of reason and common sense. If he ma- — Ore. Panx aTRE.—The French company will th uaa produce Meyerbeer’s chef d’auvre, Robert ‘Biable. Such a musieal wonderas this has ne- been got up in New York, and the Park will doubtless be crows excess by thearistocracy of the city and the amateurs of the noble music of this opera, The play will be produced in an unequalled style of splendor, as regards the costumes, proper- ties, &e. New scenery has been painted by Mr. Deveile, and the whole will be beautifully put on the Stage by M. Fiot. The ballet in the piece will be headed by Miss J. Turnbull, the gracieuse American danseyse. Mr. Arnaud plays the part of Robert, and Mr. Douvry that of Bertram the Devil. Mmes. Cassini and Step. Ceuriot, and all the charming la- dies of the company, appear in the play. No thea- tre gives a more attractive bill, and the Park will be crowded early in the evening. Casrie Garpgn.—This evening, a most excellent bill is put forth—M’lle Desjardins, Miss Cohen, and Herr Cline, together with songs and overtures. The cool weather, perhaps, might be thought inauspi- cious for this place of entertainment; but such does not appear to be the case, as the audiences are night” ly brilliant and large. For a pleasant evening, no place in the city can compete with this favorite place. Nrato’s GarpeN.—The musical piece of the ““Ren- contre” is produced at this elegant establishment tol, night. For the power of the cast, we refer our read- ers to the advertising columns. The whole strength of the company is put in requisition. The Acrobats give their unique performances, embodying classic groupings, feats of strength, and singular pyramids, pillars, &c. Nothing so perfect of its kind has been seen onithis continent. The promenade concert in the grand saloon continues to excite the admiration of the crowds of visitors. What shall we say of the doings on the glorlous 4th of July? The wel known liberality of tlie proprietor is a guarantee that it will exceed in splendor all his former efforts. “Great times in the saloon,” and “great times in the garden”—so says Edge, the king of pyrotech- nists, and he ought to know, being engaged by this establishment for the last six weeks, on some of the most superb fireworks ever presented before this or any other community. Dinnerorn’s Fareweit Benerit.—The “great unfortunate” makes his last appeal to the public for a benefit to-night, at the Chatham Theatre. A capital bill is presented—Mr. J. R. Scott making his first appearance as Rolla, and Mr. Dinneford himself playing Orozimbo. Mr. Dinneford is really a very deserving man, and merits patronage from the hands of all old play-goers. Though somewhat unfortunate in his career, as a manager, we hope his last effort will be crowned with success. Let him have a bumper. Mr. Fry Has come To Town!—The great com- poser, Fry, isin town. Again we call apon him to produce his opera here. Its production in Philadel- phia was nothing at all. It will never be known in this country nor in Europe, nor pass muster any- where, unless it be brought out in New York, and receive the stamp of New York. Tue New Pouice.—It will require this new force to exert themselves to satisfy the public—much is expected from them, and much is required, for the city demands a%prompt and vigorous constabulary. Some persons think the force is too small, that 800 menis not adequate to the watching, guarding, and protecting of this immense city, with its 400,000 in- habitants. The legislature thinks differently, and so does the Common Couneil,’as proved by their adopting by ordinance the new police act, which expressly says, “there shall be established a day and night police, not to exceed eight ‘hundred men, including captains, assistant captains, and po- licemen.”” Now as the law is adopted, and going into force, it is of prime importance that this limited force shall be as efficient as possible; and it is of the ut- most interest, that no pauper precaution is neglected to this end. With His Honor the Mayor rests great power to do good or harm ; he is too sagacious aman not to be sensible of this, and as such will not discard a suggestion well. intended, come from where it my R és We would therefore remind his Honor that in the organization of these eight hundred men into a po- lice force, he is not to. consult individual to the discipline to which they are to be sul Every thing but one, that is, the public safety, be lost sight of, and no matter what would interfere with that, it is to be avoided and condemned, how- ever disagreeable it may be to those who assume the public duties of secpitectera! value received. First then, they ought to be the strongest and ablest men that can be chosen—they ought to be energetic, observant and intelligent; in a word, they must possess those qualities which are very accurately conveyed by the term smart. Now, if through favor or affection men inferior in these points of view are nominated or appreved, those who do so deal falsely to their trust, and forfeit their principles. And yet it is to be feared that through the pitiable system of log-rolling and personal favoritism that has ever cursed this citv, there will be plenty of persons ap- pointed as policemen who are unfitted for it, and possessed of no better claim to it than impudence and Bie Gl é Another all important matter to attend to is the question of uniform or no uniform. This matter has been left to the discretion of the city authori- ties, the act merely saying that the policemen are to wear some distinguishing pees by which they may be known. We sinceely wis! they had been ‘more proscriptive in this particular, and made a uniform an essential feature in the police organization, It pears altogether unnecessary to advance reasons in favor of a uniform, for they suggest themselves spontaneously to every common sense thinker. A ble to secure in raising such a force—the: Stns capable of acting in concert—more nage his card, he may determine not only the nomi nation of the next candidate, but his election also. Mysterious ABANDONMENT or a VEsseL.—We are indebted to the pilots for the following strange particulars :— The pilot boat James Avery, fell in with the brig Porto Rico last Monday night, about half past eight o'clock, eighteen miles E. S. E. of Sandy Hook. They hailed her several times, but receiving no an“ swer, manned the yawl and boarded her. They found that she had been abandoned by her crew, who had gone off in the long boat, the chocks of public opinion. In the city the excitement amongst the democracy and round about town atvarious grog-shops is greater now than it has been for many months past. The ultra cligues are in a state of consternation as to what Mr. Lawrence will do, and we never saw so much amusement generated as begins to show itself in certain sections of the democracy, and which will be fully described hereafter. Workine or tite New Postrace Law.—Yester- day, the first day, was a favorable one for the new post office system. Stacks of letters were poured into the office in this city directed to all parts of the Union, in order to enjoy the novelty of paying the cheap rates, and giving the new law a fine start. One gentleman dropped in over a hundred letters; another pre-paid the postage on sixty-eight; and thus “was the system set in operation here. If the increase of yesterday is but a criterion of what it will continue to be, there will be no reason to re gret the change from the old extortionate law. Itshould be borne in mind, that the cheap rates began yesterday all over the country, and letters mailed elsewhere previously, and which will be re ceived here during the week, will be stamped with the old rates, and the owners will have to pay them Tue Boorus on rue Fourrn or Juty.—it ‘ap. pears that the booths are to be licensed after all foy the sale of refreshments, exclusive of spirituous |i quors. Some of the papers down town come out denunciatory of this very proper arrangement. Why should the masses of the people who come from the country and suburbs, be debarred from any oppor tunity of refreshing themselves moderately on that day, whilst the rich can go to the hotels and fashion. able ice cream saloons? The whole of these tirades against the booths are utterly frivolous and ridicu lone. Itiveasy for the police te close a booth, the keeper of which violates the law. which were on deck. The stern boat was hanging on the davits. The brig was under double-reefed top-sails, the fore top-sailflowered. All the clothing and bedding belonging to the captain and crew had been taken away. She was lying to, the helm lashed down to the leeward. The captain’s com- pass and log book were on board. The last entry in the log book was dated “June 3d,5 o'clock, A.M.; Fire Island bearing N.N. E. distant 7 miles.” The brig was perfectly tight, had no water in her, and was very deeply laden with.coal. In the run the pilots found a small lamp, as though purposely placed there with the intention of firing the vessel. The remains of the crew’s breakfast were found in the galley. When the pilots boarded the Porto Rico they saw a fore-and-aft rigged schooner stand- ing for her ; but when the crew saw the pilots board her they bore up and kept out of the way. The hi. lots brought the brig in, and she was yesterday towed to the city by the Wave, The brig Porto Rico, Capt. Knowlton, cleared at Philadelphia on the 25th June, and was bound for Boston. She belongs to Belfast. Movements or Growine Great Meyn.—Secretary Marcy, Secretary of War and suite, consisting of Col. Wendell of Albany, Capt. Casey and Lieut. Wright of the army, left the city for Washington on Monday evening. Secretary Marcy is now the reat man—the favorite son of York, being in Washington, and in clover. Alas! Silas Wright! ! Traven, to Evrore.—The packets for Havre, \verpool and London,sailed on Monday with sixty- one cabin passengers, ‘The steamer Caledonia also sailed the same day from Boston, but we doubt it very many more went in her than have gone in our packets. Leattators or Raone ISLAND, ourned lat Satusday afer cans ‘This body ad ot five days. sight of the cloth; and less liable to be decoy: duty by prattling with idle strollers when they have in their dress anever speaking caution to remind such persons of the distinctions made by law be- tween its officers and protegés. Let us then have 5 objection to it, and we believe the only one that exists has origi- nated in a conceit and false pride that totally unfit the wearer to be a policeman—are far more dis- raceful tohim than any uniform, and completely pigeons him fram being a policeman, or receiving red dollars a year of the public money.— a uniform. There can; be no good five hun U Let us have a uniform—we are no adi policemen. startling. Since the ball was set in motion by the tri- al of Bishop Onderdonk, it appears as if a perfect mania had seized the highly respectable gentry who, under the cover of their sacred calling, assume to themselves all the piety, morality, holiness, godli- ness, sanctity and religion, refusing the slightest par- ticle of grace to those who, differing from them in opinions,are at once set down by them as benighted souls, wandering on the broad, way that leads to de struction. It is with sorrow we note these now al- most daily occurrences of individual delinquency among the clergy, but it is a lamentable fact, and 11 arenas for the display of legal acumen; in fact, we think that in rature, the stud { ought to be one of the chiet points ina lawyer's education, for from the displays we have lately had in that line of b t cvuld not fail to be highly profitable to proficients in it, as well as useful to any of the fallen souls, who it appears are continually requiring this earth! a oy investigation goin which we understand that charges of a grave and serious nature, that have been brought against : clergman of one of the prominent sects, will be iene pe He has held also is an editor; and in the capacity of agent for Theological Seminaries, has been very efficient The charges brought against him are somewhat toc extraordinary to believe, even if they referred merely to a common man ; but when they are coolly arraigned against one of the elect, ni Wg but the most positive proof can convince us, gentleman, however, has learned consel—and we trust for his own sak » that they will assist him) through thi ‘al slough of dexpond into which he is accused n. uniform contributes to all the ends that it is desira- are more known to each other, and the '—more I formidable to aed offenders, who will be deterred by the ver; ed olf rs of hogs inarmor, but by all means let our police dress as Morr Onprrponkinc.—The developments that are daily making among the faithful are really most shows that all the old leaven has not yet been purged out of the ranks of the righteous, despite the immense fermentation that has lately taken place among them. One is reprimanded, another is suspended, » third cashiered entirely, and many among the smaller fry are dismissed in the smoke, yet still we daily hear of more trials, and secret sessions, and of the vestry rooms of churches being turned into ly of ecclesiastical law ly aid. At this very time, there on with closed doors, in high rank asa preacher, ‘The reverend , a8 well as that of the church The Dorrite Gathering—St. John’s Hall not Crowded. An enswer to the call of a public meeting last nigh in favor of Gov. Dorr, was very slow in coming, and quite feeble too, gontrary to all expectation. At sight o’elock there was not a word about it—not a whisper in St. John’s Hall—and it looked as though some wag had put in the netice to satisty his pecti- liar penchant. To test the authenticity of the notice, our reporter made enquiry in the proper quarter, whether there was a meeting tobe held in the Hall, up staire, and the answer received was, “Oh! they haven’t the heart to take the room—thére will be no meeting.” This looking pretty near the truth, no other steps were taken, than to sit awhile and see if any movement would occur towards the meeting spoken of ; but nothing mere renfarkable than com- pounding and swallowing of potations,and such like, being visible, all notion of a meeting was abandon- ed by our reporter, who, therefore, departed. “Not satisfied, however, that a democratic movement of any kind would prove “fa flash in the pan,” so long as the Empire Club and Capt. Rynders are in exist- ence, he looked back in half an hour, and found about a score of politicians in the Reading Room attached to the bar, in prefound’debate. Mr. Shultz was acting as Chairman. The call of the meeting had just been read, and a member was on his legs expressing his doubts of the prudence of acting under the cfrcumstances, and without the sanction of the Democratic General Commuttee. Several members were in favor of acting in co- operation with the General Committee, and a reso- lution was offered to the efiect that a Committee should be named forthwith for that purpose. The discussion was carried on with great assidui- RA for half an hour, but in such a desultory manner dl I at the names of none of those who spoke were learned. One contended that they should proceed at onee, and take steps to honor the champion Dorr. Another suggested it as more prudent to consult with the General Committee, and secure their co- operation; and a third, by way of sranne, found fault with the allusion to Algerines, in the call of the meeting, for he understood that, whether whigs or democrats, Americans were not Algerin A Mempen—That has nothing to do with t sir, Avorner—l think it better to go on ourselves, and not postpone the business. Se L vorcrs—I e—provided Gov. Dorr comes on the Fourth—the General Committee the regular chan nel—takes a long time to pre. @ proper—here he is ly to come—flags—fund: Gentir the resolution is proposed and you going to take on it? ove this as an amendment—(reads.) ‘hy that is pretty much the same meeting, over again. 2 A’voice—Sir, | am for the first resolution—(considera- ble clamor.) V I withdraw the amendment. Other motions were made and dropped one after an- other, and the same observations were hashed up over and over again. At last a resolution passed, appointing @ committee of seventeen to write to Gor to entertain him with a jaining riews, to proceed to ute posal; consulti: General Committee in the pre: —but at liberty to act without them, if they refused to sanction their project. After the adoption of this motion, the Chairman arose to say that the then attendance might be misconstrued by those who did not know how the call of the meeting It occurred to him and a few friends to move in the matter, at a late hour on the evening previous. At first they thought of getting Tammany Hall, but time not permitting, they could only put an advertisement in one of the papers, naming St. John’s Hall as the place of as- sembly. These facts accounted forthe thinness of the attendance ; for it was well known that Governor Dorr’s name would collect thousands upon thousands of his friends, had it been given proper publicity to. Ifany error was made, he was willing to conf i, and to assure the meeting that it was mi ardent admirers of Governor Dorr. Fora short time the meeting was busied with organiz- ing the committee, after which it adjourned. Demonstration at the American Institute; A meeting was held last evening at the American Institute in the Park, for the purpose of making a public demonstration of the views and objects of the meeting, with regard to the new postage system, which came into operation on yesterday, and also to give expression to the deep sense of gratitude to the Members in Congress and other gentlemen who have been instrumental in carrying out this great measure of reform. The meeting was most respect- ably attended, but did not number quite as many as we anticipated. At half past eight o’clock, Silas Wood, Esq. was called to the chair, and Messrs. S. D} Chapin and Joseph Goddard were appointed to act as Secretaries. The Chairman then made a few brief remarks pointing out the objects of the meeting, and called upon any of the gentlemen present for an expression of their feelings on the occasion, when ., addressed the meeting as fol- He said that it was well known to the citizens that the new postage law had just come into that it was what his fellow-citizens had for sired ; and though they had met with great opposition from different quarters, and had much tocon- tend with, they had eventually, to a certain extent, succeeded, and that by right the bill was to have come into operation on the first day of April, but it had been retarded up to the present time—that it was a great bless- ing to the community at large ; ry one could now communicate with their child, or sister, or cousin, or any one else they pleased without being mulcted with a heavy postage, and to almost any part of the country ; and, no doubt, the poorer c! of individuals will reap a benefit, which must prove a | ogee comfort to them. Hie (Mr. Bates) felt the necessity of impressing on the the necessity of having and enjoyiny d himself, as one individual, event which should not ill there were arbitrary , and amendments were y was made. be let pass measures connected with ne ; for instance, if a over the prescribed limits, he would which would be ten cents tnstead of five. able to carry this law through Congress again: @ Opposition, and we have succeeded. We all know there were members in Congress who would not reduction in the postage rate fora length of time, and one of its firmest opponents was Mr. Mer- rick, but who, by looking into th ubject more fully, has become more enlightened on th: same privileges as the subjects of HerMajesty Queen Vic- toria these persons can forward letters and communica- tions to anypart of Great Britain,for the sum of one penny. And look what is the result; what is the working: of the ystem; how has it turned out? Why, it turns in only @ revenue of three millions of dollars to the Crown yearly. We should, therefore, one and all, memorialize t 0 first abolish the frankin amidst great applause. ed that a committee of three be appointed to draft resolutions in conformity with the sentiments of the meeting, when Mesers. Bater, ‘akeman and Charles, were appointed, who sub- sequently reported the follo ing resolutions, which were received and seconded: Sporting Intelligence. Tux Foor-race anp Watkina Marcu oveR THE Beacon» Coursz, Honoxen, Yesrerpay.—-The weather yesterday was most favorable for the com- mencement of the long promised feats in pedes trianism, The rain of the previous day made the track in most capital order, generally speaking only in some two or three places that it was damp With the exception of the field stand, which was well filled, the attendance was but limited—mueh more so than we ever recollect to have seen it on similar occasions. It was near upon four o’clock ere the different competitors began to prepare for the first piece of sport. Stannard looked well, but was remarkably thin ; Barlow was like a young colt, full of life and vigor, and eager for the contest, being quite sanguine of the result; the Welsh Bantam stripped well for one of his size—a trifle over five feet; the Indian was a stout made fellow, about five feet seven inches high, and showed more evidence ef speed and strength than any of his competitors. The betting, previous to the race, was very inde- finite; but the following were about the figures :— Even on Stannard, Barlow, and the Indian, sepa- rately; 5 to 3 eon Ambrose J; 3 5to8 against the Welsh Bantam; 3 and 4 to 1 against any other. Barlow and the Indian were backed to some extent against the field ; afterwards Stannard was added to the offer, but to che latter there were no takers. . Tt was not until half past four o’clock that the men were ready to start—much owing to the confusion thut prevailed about the numbering of them, ma- ny having no numbers, and otherg having duplicat: so that it was almost impossible to tell, in many stances, which was which. Most of the men were dressed alike in tight silk jackets und pants, which only reached a little way down the thigh; only one ran without his shirt, contrary to the regulations, but was eventually permitted to go. The men were at iene poet fe df il first race was fora irae of , one mile, 50. to the 2d in the race. For eurtiie the fol- lowing showed : 1 Major Henry Stannard, 7 Welsh Bantam, or Ro- 2 Ambrose Jackson, bert Williams, who has 3 Williom Barlow, arrived from Wales for 6 Ignace Katanachiate, the the Race. toquets Indian from Ca- 11 G, Bergen. aes Richard Hall, John Smith, Edward Chenne, Wm. Lewis, Wm. Roorback, and Henry Jones, did not make their appearance. . The word having been given, the Indian bounded forth like a deer at a great rate, followed closely by Stannard, Barlow about three yards behind when near the draw; te; on approaching the first quarter the Indian had considerably increased the space be- tween himself and Stannard, and Barlow was fast ining on the other two. They kept thus to the fait mile, which was completed in two minutes and eleven seconds. The Indian appeared tomake the gap still wider, but round the top the three mention- ed closed together, and shortly after Barlow passed Stannard and gained considerably upon the Indian. There was a most beautiful bri made down the straight side, and at the drawgate Barlow came up to the Indian, and endeavored to pass him on the in- side; in doing so, ae touched the Indian, who ushed him with some force against the fence, but ‘arlow soon recovered himself and went in front. Now the id push came, but Barlow came out with such speed as was never seen before, notwithstand- ing the utmost endeavors of the Indian. Barlow came home in 4-86, about six or eight yards in front. ‘The Indian second, in 4-42; Ambrose Jackson . third, in 5-1; Stannard fourth, in 5-9. The others were tailed off, some of them near the drawgate, when the vic- tor reached home, and took it easy for the remain- der of the distance. : At the conclusion of the one mile race, won by Barlow, a match was made by Charles Walsh to run Barlow against any other named man in thirty days, for the sum of $1000, and a forfeit put up on the ground. It is supposed that the rie breve Indian will be chosen by the parties against Barlow. The latter is an Englishman born, but came to this coun- try at the early age of a year and a half, and may be considered fully naturalized, and in his speed and bottom clearly Americanized. He is quite a young man, apparently not more than 20 years of age; about five feet five inches high, and slightly made. The next match was for a purse of $200) for the greatest distance walked in one hour, a fair heel and toe walk, for which there were 18 entries. Previous to the start the betting was principally upon time. The only two individuals that were named were James Wood, and the North Star, of Canada, who were freely backed against the field. It was even that 64 miles would not be done in the hour; 2 to 1 against 63 miles. é The men having been called up, the following made their appearance :— 1, James Wood,Charleston 7. Charles Kirk, South Carolina. 11 Charles Freeman, 2. Charles Wright, 12, John Navils, 4. G. Bergen, 15, George Whitehead, 5. John 8. Vandina, 16. William Vermilyea, 9. John Thompson, 17. Wm. 8. Sherwood, 10. NorthStar, of Canada, 18. J. Boston. 4 George Rice, J. Taylor, F. mains R. Hall, and John Jansom, did not come forward. Several per- sons on horseback were appointed by the judges to watch the different rivals, to see that they made a fair walk of it. t At the word “go” they went forth in good style, each evidently putting his best leg foremost. No.1 took the lead at the start, but No. 10 soon went in front, going at a great rate; all the others well to gether a short distance behind; Bergen,theman with a shocking bad hat, at the tail end. The first} mile was done in 3:56; No.5 appeared not to be a very pretty walker, althou; th swift; he threw his arms about like stewing of a wind-mill in ahigh gale. No. 5 led in at the end of the first mile, 10 about three you behind him ; No. 1 was about ten yards be- ind him again, closely followed by 11; then suc- eceded 7, 16, 0, 18, 4, 2, 17, 12. Time 8:38. At the end of the second mile, No. 10came in up- wards of twenty yards in front of No. 5, who was followed at some distance by Nos. 1, 11, 0, 16, 15 ; the following ran a quarter still behind—4, 18, >, 12. 17. No. 12 gave in, but went again afterwards, Time 9:11. ; . For the third mile, the space between the two first was much decreased ; No. 10 led the way, fol- lowed by Nos. 11 and 5 ; the former about five yards distant from the first, the other about a yard or so behind him again; at some distance further was 16, 1, 15—4 broke down and stopped ; then came 0, 18, 2, 12, and 17, a full quarter tailing off wonderfully, and taking it quite easy. Time 9:20. Fourth Mile.—No. 10 came nas before, Hand 5 well together again; 16 about five yards behindthem, who must have pulled up wonderfully; he was fol- lowed by 1, 15 and 4, who had made another at- tempt for it; 18 and 2 gave up; then came 0, 12, and 17, much as before. After this No. 2 started again following after 17, whom he soon passed. Just as No. 17 | d the Judge’s stand, completing his third mile, No. 10 was about the 3 poll on his fifth mile. Time, 9:36. , Fifth Mile—No. 1led in about 10 or 12 yards in front of 16 and 5, who were close together, not» Resolved, That the thanks of the Ameri ‘ople are ‘ue to those benevolent individuals who, without fee or reward, and in spite of the opposition which selfish and interested persons have, by their writing, spe lectures, roused the attention of the'people and of ress to the necessity and importance of abolishing the ranking privilt and reduce the postage rates. Resolved, that the editors and publishers of news papers and periodicals, rdless of any political opinions, the postage refo: lute necessity, sult from a cl ip system of postage are entitled to the thanks and su port of the whole community. Resolved, That this mi eting enter in agratefal se: of the unweeried exertions of the Honorable M rick, Chairman of the Senate Committee of P and Post Road: Ve ding Messrs. Dana, Grinnell and Jenks, the Minority of the House Committee on Post Offices, &e.; in preparing their able reports in favor of the reduction of postage. And also to Me: lay, Pharnix, Leonard and Fish, I presentative for their great efficiency in favor of the reduced posta; Se thez!' addressed the meeting 6 y, Pointing out the system whioh has been abolii , and that which has replaced it, and dwelt very strongly onthe gentlemen then pre sent to keep al! ergy afloat, and that there was not the slightest doubt that before long the present re- duced rate would euffer the reduction they wished-- namely, to have a two cent The thanks of the meeti chair, which were received wit they adjourned until the fi which it was announced that di ed in the daily papers. Je. were then voted to the applause ; after which, t Monday in Angust, of notice would be iasert- Conression oy McCurry, THe Morpener.—A good deal of excitement has been produced in Balti more by the publication of the confession of Me- Curry, executed the other day for the cold-blooded and deliberate murder of Mr. Roux. The confes- sion itself is full of the grossest contradictions and statements which are at direct variance with the most unexceptionable testimony presented on the trial. But the popular excitement in regard to it has been produced by the infamous and dempraliz’ doctrines of which it 1s made the medium of publi- jon. The wretched man i« made to express his bel that “God permitted the calamity to befall him as a means of saving his soul.” For this atro: cious sentiment, the Rev. Mr. Oroskrey is regarded as responsible, and we do think that the whole con- duct of the Catholic clergy in this case, has been such as to demand the instant attention and marked yard apart ; these were succeeded by 11, about 10 ards behind them again; then came 15, 1, 4, 12,0; No. 2, (Wright, who was ruled out for running, but still continued walking) ; 17,the same as before. Sixth Mile—No. 10 led “in much as before, but peg aes ye less space between him and Nos. 16 and 5, who followed him; then came 11, 15, 1, the others tailed off, no telling wheie. Time 9m. 14s The six miles were RE ape in 55m. 228. Now the great struggle took place and was well maintained to within nine yaids of. the hulf mil pole, where the flag was struck, denoting the expira tion of the hour. No. 10 was about five ‘yards in front of 16, and No. 5 about 20 yards behind him again, the others anywhere and everywhere. Never was such walking seen in this country be fore ; it kept all their friends on the run to keep wy with them. It pind oa cd nerally thought that it Vermilyea had made his brush a little earlier, the prize would not have gone to C: la. No. 7 (Kirk) was not seen after the first mile. The following is a summuary of the match:— -——— Miles. Names. 1 2 3 4 4 6 over 2 1 I ' 1 1 1 6 5 4 4 2 2 2 i 2 a a 4 a é Oe Oh oa ee a 4 6 o 5 drawn 7 6 a 0 9 0 e 8 7 6 6 4 4 C 9 8 9 8 0 0 c io 9 7 7 7 0 t 10 o 7 J. Nevils... nou on 8 0 ‘ Time. sec.ss..,588 9:11 9:20 9:96 O27 dul Ta” TRotrine at THe CentTREVILLE Track, To-pay.— A very interesting match comes off as above, 1 S exciting particular attention in the sporting cit cles. Granp Pacing Marcu, to come off over the Bea: con Course, Hoboken, on the 15th and 22d inst., be tween the celebrated horses Jamea K. Polk anc The first will be the best three and the second, two mile heats, John C. Calhoun. in five, in harness for $1000. Arnivaior Eaucranrs.—The influx of passengers from abroad has, this year, been very great, Th arrivals in Canada exhibit an equal increase with those in the United States. It is stated that from the 2d of April to the 30th of June, 31,443 emigrant: entered this city. In Baltimore, Philadelphia and Boston, the arrivals have been comparatively a: large. Three-fourths of these passengers have brought with them sums of money, ranging in amounts from #100 to $5,000, and many have un Church. rebake of the superior authorities of the nore doubtedly by this time purchased fine farms at the West. ee a " ‘Pantomatugan ap Evenrian Socrettes.—These te Literary Societies, composed of the young stu- ents of the New York University, who, by their orming themselves into clubs, promote their litera- -y education bythe free interchange of ideas among one another, and the effect is most excellent, produ- ving a spirit of emulation and habits of research mong them. Their celebration was held last night in the Rev. Dr. Potts’,new Church in University Place, and this beautiful building was crowded with all the beauty and fushion of the city, also all the students of the University. The exercises of the evening commenced with ae a prayer from the Rev. Dr. Potts, after whi anion of the evening, the Hon. D. D, Barnard, ad- dressed them in a most excellent discourse, in which he touched on a variety of-intere: to- pics. He remarked that he looked upon the educa- tion of the people in ganeralas subject of para- mount importance, and that in addition to their edu- cation he would wish to see a healthy erp ing diffused through the land, and he would rejoice tosee sectarianism ot every kind banished from the land, though he would regret much that any spirit of Catholicism should be developed; he went for a healthy Protestant feeling, but in all this develop- ment of a general religion, he would by no means be understood as recommending any mixture of State and Chureh affairs; to that he was totally op- sed, as he was to any innovation whatever on our form of Government. The present form had been thoroughly tested by our people, and siroved of, and though hike all other modes, it might have some errors still, it was the one best suited to us as a peo- ple; he wished for no revolutions, and strengly de- precated warfare or bloodshed in the settlement of questions of national affairs. The gentleman con- tinued at some length, and concluded amid much applause. rofessor Mason then announced that he regret- ted to inform the audience that through indisposi- tion, Mr. Poe would be unable to deliver t}e poem that had been set downin the programme. Mr. Poe had been severely ill for a week past, and it had not been judged prudent for him to exert himself. After the pronouncing of the benediction by the Pre- sident of he University, there was some more mu- sic, and the company separated highly pleased witn their evening’s entertainment. City Intelligence. Tue Pavemnnrs.—We are y tired at repeating our observations regarding the block of pavement in Broad. way, between Barclay street and Park Place. When will it be finished ? We hope the 4th will see it open once more as u thoroughfare. As it i he sharp turnit of the avalanche of omnibus: hasks aud drays that are ing every minute, peril the lives of the passers by. rday morning, a hack in turning down arclay st roke ‘its pole in two, and the crowd of vehicles behind it were forced to wait till it could be ¢ out of the way; and such a scene of shouting, swearing, and hallowing ensued as cannot be described. ‘She con- tractors of this piece of work surely could have had it finished before this, but let them make up for lost time and conclude it immediately. Tuy Strexts Acatn.—Between Broadway and Mercer street, Howard street is completely blocked up with large heaps of bricks from one end to the other, so as to it entirely impassable for horses or wagons, and ‘ers have enough to do to walk with any se- curity on the side walks. Surely the Inspector of the eighth ward ought to look after this immediately and have the evil remedied. Juxx Stors, Scorn Hany CLotaes Suors ann Pawn: BRO: "SHors.-The junk shops form a very curious part of the undercurrent of trade in New York, and though to all Spnenranag, thor: are but the receptacles of worthless and forgotten articles, the Dead Sea of things that are to all intents and purposes useless, still their keepers drive a flourishing trade, and manage even from their despised stock intrade to extract money, and that too in plenty. In order to pursue their calling legally, they are re- gulred: to give bonds to the city and procure ‘a license irom the Mayor, and we understand that the law regard. ing the procuring of these licenses will be carried out with the utmost rigor. Many of them having under cover of these shops, degenerated into mere receptacles for stolen goods, it is absolutely necessary that a strict watch should be kept over them all, though doubtless many of them are kept by worthy, honest men. The awnbrokers form another curious chapter in the pecu- iarities ofa city, and a most amusing, though sometimes melancholy histo: bay be given of their customers, their gradual decline down the hill of prosperity till they arrive in the dark valley of destitution. First one article is taken, with many’ misgivings and much self shame, and pledged with the vain hope of better days coming ‘and rec! sini it; then another, and another, till finally everything is given up. Indeed, the pawn- broker’s shop, from ‘the facility of there obtaining mo- ney, has often proved a stumbling block to many who preferred indolence to work, and after stripping them- selves of everything, give themselves up to despair, They also are required to procure licenses from the Mayor, and from the large rate of interest they charge, do a most excellent business, but one totally distinct, in all its features, from any other. In their trade, a poor neighborhood is more suitable thanarichone. In eve: other kind, the customer is the man who is treated witl respect and attention by the shopkeeper, but in this caso it isthe reverse. The shopkeeper is the man who re- colves the attention, and the orstomexthe-one who gives it. He begs and prays the pawnbroker to deal with bim, and he in return plays off all the caprices which the other one may safely indulge in inanother shop. These brokers are a species of mysterious individuals, whose trade and calling is, as if by common consent, unknowi and never heard of in polite society. With some men it is rather a proud thing to say—My father was a tailor, or a bootmaker, and from that station I have risen—but. whoever heard of a man dating his descent from a pawnbroker! ‘They put us in mind of Sam Weller’s re- mark about never seeing a dead donkey—we defy the world to produce the descendant of a pawnbroker, who will boast of the fact. Yet they are useful members of society, but their calling, interfering directly as it does with the pride of men, touching them in the sorest point —the pocket—and making them feel their situation, is prebably the reason they ure not openly acknowledged. We perceive that the new guardians are performing their duty very quickly. Yesterday evening, aman was arrested for drunkenness in Ann street, by the direction of the Assistant Alderman of the Second ward. If they continue this system, we shall soon have Ann street clear of this every day nuisance. Te Fire ar Rowinson’s Srone.—An individual called at this oflice complaining of the paragraph of our fire reporter, relative to treatment which he alleged he received, on occasion of the fire at Robin- son’s store on Monday night. He left the following statement, which we give, appending also the state- ment of our reporter :— In the Herald's notice of the fire last night in Broad- way, they have undertaken to censure some of the mem- by allthat were in the store :—The Assistant Engineer (Mr, Ocherhausen) ordered the store to be cleared of all but firemen, and all those who appeared willing to leave without filling their pockets left ; and this person, who 8 PEE addy) forthe Herald, would not go ; he was respectfully ed to leave the premises, but would not, Lae rneges J that he belonged there. On some soe Lor him what number, or whose store it was, he hesitated in answering ; and it was not until after this falsehood, that he was peremptorily ordered to leave, and then f believe by the authority of the Assistant Al: derman of the Second Ward. On his then re! fusing and saying that he was a reporter for the Herald, he was an- swered that he was not believed, (for who would credit him after a one falsehood) and then the Captain of the Insurance Watch led him out of the store. These, I say again, are the facts, and if the Herald wishes gentle- manly treatment for its reporters, they must have those who will not intrude themselves in such a situa- tion by falsehoods. Yours, ke. A Looxer On. Reronren’s StaTeEMENT. After the alarm of fire was given om Menday night, I proceeded to the store of Mr. Robinson, Broadway, where I found several fire com 8, amongst which were No. 42. After the fire had been extinguished, I entered the store, and saw a man who sat or stood on step ladder, which leaned against the books on th shelves, and also several firemen of No. 42, who were apparently endeavoring to ascertain the origin of the fire. Inthe mean time, the man on the ladder said, that the door ought to be cleared except the firemen, which was done, leaving me standing with one or two others at the end of the store. Shortly afterwards this ‘nan asked me it I belonged to the store ; I told him dis. tinctly,! did not, He then asked me if Iknew who was the owner; I answered’ Robinson, the bookseller ; he said he was neither belo: to the store ora firem it that I should taleet one 3” | replied that he hed authority to pat me out—that 1 was thereon and that when I got the information I required,! would or that if the firemen ordered me out | would of cou at once. I also stated distinctly as I am now writi explanation,that | was @ reporier ot the New York 1 did not say I belonged to the store. Just at this ment a fireman with the number above mentioned “be out.” He had scarcely the words out of his mou when I was seized by the throat by an officer, the man: who stood on the ir, @ fireman (No. 42) and d; ed along to the door; where 1 was again seized by fireman, the officer still maint ae, my person, tearing my coat, and treating me with the greatest roughness. Crime 1x Couumma Counry.—Thomas Morgan, ashenifi’s officer in Columbia County, or perhaps a town constable, was tried at Hudron last week, on an in- Jictment charging him with a refusal to aid Deputy Sher. Ca wick execution of a warrent he he dis- possen: of @ refruetory tenant. Morgan himself hada warrant against Sedgwick, ad arrested cesyouned tht at the instance of Sedgwick until the latter could get through his own job, Selg with some resistance demande organ, which the latter did not render. While returning to Hudson, Sedgwick and his party were fired on several ul , and Sedgwick was wounded; an attempt was made how that Morgan was co-operating with the men who but this was rather disproved established. He was found guilty and fined twenty dollars, At the same Court a woman Was found guilty of pertorming a@rimi- nal operation on a git @ servant in her house, whom the prisoner's husband had seduced. She was sentenced to the Clinton county State prison for four years. Coniovs Stave Trrar..—tn the celebrated case of . Sally Miller, the Supreme Court of Louisiana has decided in her fevor, It ix a very curious case, The plaintiff alleges that she is a born in Ger. Ame to this country. as “redemptioners’ died shortly after. je wis an baat in lor alleges that sh his slave, brought =! by him ans ‘¥ Tiles Wun A great deal of testimony har been taken, and the cause carried Tt, several Courts, till the Supreme Court has decided thet her claim is valid—that she was born another his violent hold of -