The New York Herald Newspaper, July 10, 1845, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Thursday, July 10, 1845. Weekly Herald. This publication, with a {beautiful engraving of the buildings of the New York Institution for th: Blind, will be issued at 8 o’clock on Saturday morn- ing. ‘The Oregon Question in a New Shape. We publish on the outside of this days’ paper a very interesting and amusing article, illustrative of the present position of the Oregon question, and exhibiting in very felicitous language some of the difficulties in the way of its settlement. The chiet obstacles appear to arise from the obstinate and ras- cally conduct of a certain notorious print, called the New York Herald. This question has now assumed | a more paramount importance than ever, in conse- quence of tlre rapid approach recently made to a con summation of Texas annexation, out of which the enly contingency now likely to present itself, is the comparatively ial one of the probability of « | collision with Mexico. It appears also that Mr | McLane, who has just gone to England, as the resi deut American minister, near the goverament of that conntry, has not been charged with any speci«! instructions relative to the set question, which isthus kept at Washington to be used as umstances may warrant. The rumor that Mr. Polk and Mr. Buchanan are meditating a settlement in aecordanee with the En- glish cliim of the forty-ninth degree, isuow mife everywhere, and acqnires importance and credibility from the faet that the Union,which has uniformly dis covered such remarkable sensitiveness in correcting any misapprehensions ef the policy of the adminis- tration, says not one syllable about it, and in truth, ta- citly admits its eceuracy. dent that the business now occupies the attention of government, and the rumors, conjectures, sur- mises, end speculations relative to the character and progress of the governmental policy and action, are thick and conflicting. The course of the Cour and other whig journals, in end the administration into a settlement of the question ix accordance with the claims of England, is very easily understood. They want to get rid of thi element before the next Presidential question. They want to prevent the possibility of any difficulty with | England which cvuld effect the commercial and | stock jobbing interests. But the most influential | motive is the desire to remove out of the field of ac: | tion before the next great struggle fairly begins, this | most potential element which stirs up all the popy- lar masses of the west, and must undoubtedly ope- rate as the Texas question, only with increased power and influence in swelling and strengthening the democratic impulses of the country. Nothing | ean, however, be more certain, than that no candi date for popular favor, be he locofoco or whig, ean dare to lend his aid to a settlement of this question on the terms now ramored to be recognized by Mr. Polk and the present Secretary of State. Such a | compromise would create « teeling throughout the | west—now grown up into such an overpowenng importance—as would sweep everything before it, utterly annibilatiny the present dynasty, and any one that would attempt to sueceed it on the same prin- ciples of foreign poltey. It is generally objected by those who wish to pre- serve the peaceful relations of the two countries that the United States should make some compro- mise for the sake of continned commercial prospe- rity. Itis also supposed, or aflected to be supposed, by these parties, that from the declarations of Sir Robert Peel, the British government would readily go to war with the United States and interrupt the present peacetul relations of the country, even on the mere point of honor. We doubt this very much. We believe it is quite possible for the United States to take possession of the whole disputed territory, and yet maintain their present peaceful and prosper- ous condition entirely unbroken. This country h now grown up tothe possession of a dictatorial pow erin the affairs of the European world. By the adoption simyly ofa certain line of commercial poli_ ey, the United States may not only settle, without a single ounce of powder, the Oregon question,and not only lay the foundation of the annexation of Culi- fornia and Canada, but create a revolution on the other side of the Adantic which would shake to their very basis the despotic dynasties of Europe. Every ene who is familiar with the history of the country, recollects the famous embargo system projected by Mr. Jefierson. The system itself was an original one—worthy of that great and original mind But it was then premature. The United States did not then constitute that powerful lever on the affairs of the European world which they have since come tobe. The time isnow rife for the adoption of y scheme of intelligent and sagacious statesman. ship. If an embargo were laid upon the cotton ex- ports of this country, a controlling influence would bo exerted upon France and England, which they could not possibly resist Just let us imagine, for a | moment, the operation of such a course of policy on the part of this country. The eflect on the mat ufacturing districts of England would be tremen- dous and inevitable. A civil revolution would be the necessary result. The same would be the effect in France, in a partial degree. In this country, on | heard stated, and is very likely | discharge by us, some most nentof the Oregon } It is, therefore, quite evi- | ‘oring to Coax | RAORDINARY Lise Sur lectod that a few weeks ago there was a notice in some of the newspapers, stating that one Parmelee, who was formerly a correspondent of this paper at Washington during the extra session of Congress, | | | the Herald before a Grand Jury in Buffalo. We be- | lieve thisisso, and we rather think it will turn out one of the most extraordinary indictments ever pro- | cured before any Grand Jury; and when the trial | comes on it will afferd usan opportunity of making some most extraordinary developements in relation tothe manner in which poor Mr. Tyler. in certain respects, was deceived and duped by persons who had his confidence for the time. This Parmelee was for several years in our em- | ployment, and was specially engaged asa corres- | Pondent at Washington during the first years of Mr. | Tyler’s administration, and at the Extra Session. | His conduct was not satisfactory to us, and we dis- | charged him from our employment. Soon after- wards he obtained un appointment from Mr. Tyler ; tan Tospectorship on the frontier, which he has since that period enjoyed, unless he has been remo- ved by the present administration, as we have Seon after his jolent and per- {sonally abusive articles uppeared in a paper published in this city, called the Aurora, long since defunct. These articles brought up the j case of Parmelee, and made some direct charges It will be recol Important from Central America-English | against the proprietor of this paper, which we atthe | | time rebutted, and certainly disproved, by extracts | from the letters of Parmelee himself. Out of this | defence of our character and reputation, Parmele + undertook, two years afierwards, to found a civil | action for a libel suit, which he soon afterwards | abandoned ; and now, after a lapse of teree years, has obtained an indictment against us before a grand | Jury who could know nothing of the merits of the case, and were out of the venue, and who ought | not, in justice and equity, to have for a moment en- | (6 | tertained the complaint. i trial, we will presenta defence, which will y be nota litte interesting to the public at 1Ve have in our possession, between sixty and ty letters, written by Parmele, in Washing- on the | ton, during the extra, and subsequent session of Con- gress, which wil! make developments, relative to this matter, extremely lucid and rich, perfectly satisfacto- | ry tous, and to al! who may have seen the original atitements, In fuct, this correspondence, will be, in political developments, what that of Chevalier Wickoii was in the theatrical world, umusing, origi- nal, and interesting in the extreme,and perfectly vin- d catory of our reputation against the paltry attack of this individual. Enough of the case for the pre- sent. | Mexican Dirtomars—Mr. Green ann SiGNor Arocua —A correspondence is now going on be- | tween these two distinguished personages, of both « | lengthy and lively nature. It is altogether amusing to read their letters, although the apparent object of both writers is no less than to prove that they are respectivel of very questionable character, and by no means worthy of credence or admission to the society of “honorable men.” Signor Atocha’s last epistle, addressed to the editors of the U.S Journal, ia rich in gems of ingenious satire, and the * gravidad” with which he turns over his oppo. nent, poking him “ secundem artem” in the sore spots, is decided proof of his dexterity at fence. And yet, though the Signor, like a man of true Spanish blood, an ‘old Castilian,” never forgets a dignified reserve, there isa humor in his method of serving out Mr. Green thatis irresistibly amusing As a specimen of his style, the following episode of the little French milliner will serve :— YetI must do him justice: there are diplomatic ex- ploits of which he showed himself capable, and which won him a renown there even more permanent than the fame of his State papers. Of one of them, let me, though unworthy, be the historian. Just oppo: to the Gran Sociedad, in the street de! Rifugio, there dwelt, in a lodging,humble and ill-furnishe stressed beauty and Virtue usually inhabits |.) what Sir Peter Teazle in the play Calls ‘‘a little Freneh milliner. The goods which she lwere brought trom New Oi leans ; and I, being the banker with whom she deposited her money, always settled for her at the custom-house the duties on them. Upon one occasion, she showed me certain fashionable articles as just received, of the ar- rivalof which ! had not been apprized. I asked her, therefore, how she was able to sell them before she had paid the duties? She answered that they were a part of several trunks of similar articles, which Senor Green } the American charge, (whose company she enjoyed some two or three times a week) had done her the kind- ness to have brought from New Orleans for her, and passed “‘free" through the custom honse, by virtue of having them directed to ‘'The United States Legation, Mexico.” Young Mr. Gree: diplomate, and high: she assured me, was a very able y useful to her. The above is # promising extract, and a great many more good things may be expected. ut, is it not possible this pleasant discussion may assume another form; that words, however compact and well aimed, will not prove hard enough to satisty their growing wrath ? It does seem like time to try the virtue of powder and ball, and it may be fancy, but the smell of saltpetre comes on the breeze already. Loook out for an affair of honor. | Bosrwick’s Mevicat axp Surgican Ixstiture.— We have received a note from Dr. Gunning S. Bed- j ford, contradicting in some degree the statement | made in the Herald ot yesterday,relative to his profes- The indictment has, however, been obtained, and | } | I We have received in a round about way the fo!- lowing interesting intelligence from Central Ameri- ca. Our correspondent’s letter, which we annex, | had procured an indictment against the proprietor of Probubly came via the City of Mexico and Vers Cruz. Its contents are of some importance, as ex- hibiting the interference of England in the interna! affairs of that beantiful country. It is to be seen that we are promised a full history of the overthrow of the Federal Government of Cen- tral America ; it will lead to developments of consi- derable interest to this whole continent. (Correspondence of New York Herald.) | I am determined to give you a complete insight into the affairs of this section of the werld, The American e other will be It is called for, ‘ick Chat- Ce 1 for Ceutral America, went to the pretence of claiming the debt that was due from that province to British subjects, and also aclaim which was due from that government to British merchants on account of the debt of that Republic, be cause the five States of Central America were then on the point of separation. At Costa Rica, he met the Chief of thet State, * Braulio Carillo,” who offered to pay the debt in tobace: ind as Chatfield entertained a secret itre:| against General Morazon, the President of all entral America. and w: us of his downfall, he jeld) agreed to receive the tobacco on the express conditions that the said “ Braulio Carillo” would at once declare war against the confederate government, which, having been agreed to, Chatfield started for Nicaragua. and six days alterwards the State of Costa Rica declared war against the confederate government of Central America Chatfield wont to Nicaragua under the pretence of selling the tobacco which he delivered over to Mr. Fos- ter, the then acting Vice Consul at the port of Realejo. (This tobacco was not sold in March, 1844.) Chatfield then mare the acquaintance of “ Bruitrago,” Chief of t! State of Nicarevua, and arranged with him that no cla’ should be made on the part of the British government for the claims of British subjects for some time, providing he would send an army to join the army sent by the State of Honduras against the federal government. This offer was quickly accepted by the government of Nicaragn id twelve hundred men were accordingly der the command of “Colonel Quijano,’ and formed a junction with the army of the rebels of Honduras under the command of © Gi ‘al Ferrera,” ief of that State and Commander-in-Chief of Hon- luras, and “ General Espinosa” as second in command) at “ Choluteca,” as had been agreed upon by Chatfield, who, accordingly, made no claim against the State of Nicaragua for a long time after. Thus the combined armies of Nicaragua and Hondu wore commanded by the rebel chiefs Ferrera, Espinosa, and Quijano. Chatfield then roturned to the city of San Salvador, where he at that time resided, and roused that State to join with the others already alluded to. After sundry small skirmishes with the troops of the confederation the combined rebels of Nicaragua and Honduras arrived at“ Espirito Santo,” inthe month of April, 1839, an estate a short distance from the city of San Miguel, where a battle took place between those re- els and the army ofthe federal government, command- ed by Gen. Morzon in person, when the rebels were en- tirely destroyed and Gen. Morazon received a desperate wotnd in the arm, from which Dr. Drivon, in the course of fonr months, extracted fifty-two splinters of the bone, during the whole of which time Gen. Morazon was una- ble to be removed, as the doctor was fearful he should be obliged to amputate the limb by the shoulder-joint — In the mean time, while this was going on, Chatfield was constantly circulating a report that Gen. Morazon was dead and ‘had been privately buried by the doctor and his friends. thinking by this to intimidate the soldiers and supporters of the federal government. As soon as the army of Nicaragua had been put in motion, Chatfield, as has been before stated, returned to San Salvador, and fo- mented a revolution in thet city during the absence of the President,who was absent from the city, having been oblige t to march against the rebels, whom he destroyed at Espirito Santo, as above mentioned. This business ha- ving ended so contrary to Chatfield’s hopes, the said in- dividual was obliged to remain quiet for about five months, not having an opportunity to follow up his re- bellious motives. By this time the chiefs, Ferrera. Espi- nosa und Quijano,who had escaped from the slaughter of Espirito Santo, had again assembled an army irom the States of Nicaragua d Honduras, and were once more in the field, when the President was again compelled to leave San Salvador with his army. Chatfield availing himself of this opportunity, again stirred up the people of that city and prevailed on them totake possession of the town—Chatfield at the same time, and whilst the city was inthe greatest uproar and confusion, owing to this insurrection, and the lives and property of the most respectable of the community in the utmost danger, refused the protection of the British flag to several ofthe subjects of France, under the pre- tence that there was a Consul of France in Central Amo- rica who resided in the city of Guatemala. He also re- fused British protection to the wife and two daughters of General Morazon, the President of the Republic, who were now exposed to every insult and danger from an the other hand, the effect would be salutary and | prosperous in the extreme. A slight reduction in | the price of cotton, would give a greatly increased | impetus to our manufactories, which would soon | monopolize the supply of Europe and Asia, with | sional services having been secured by Dr. Bostwick, of the “Institute” in Chamber street. We believe that an error was committed by us in the mode of expression employed to convey a fact of which there snot any doubt. The simple fact is this: Dr. Bost- twists, yarne, and cotton cloth. tion of the commercial elements would influence and aggravate, still more, the adverse situation of things in England, occasioned by the abrupt termi- nation of the cotton exports from our shores. In this aspect of the case—a view whieh will be | sustained by the common sense and feelings of the great masses of the people—it will be at once per. | ceived that the controversy with England relative to Ovegon is in a position highly advantageous to the interests of this country, one which will command the impulses and sympathies ot the great western massee, and in fact the whole American people, ex- cept the mere stock-jobbers and shippers of the At- lantic border, which can have little influence indeed, when opposed to the other great national interests of the country. And now that the Texas question has 80 nearly approached its final settlernent, the Oregon question will at ence become the great absorbing question of the day. With it in their hands the masses of the West will come over the Alleghany mountaing at the next session of Congress, and as- tonish the world and all timid and narrow-minded politicians, who may falter in the course of policy #o open and 60 just. The insane, interested, selfish and silly ravings of such journals as the Cowrier and Tribune on this subject, will pass for naught with the people. Every inch of Oregon is ours and must be preserved. Not agun need be fired—not « gram of gunpowder ex- pended—no need of steemers and fleets and armies aad munitions of war. The cotton bales will fight the battles of the country that produces them. Navat.—The officers and crew of the Rantan, on the Brazil staticn, have enjoyed excellent health since their arrival on that station. There has not been a death on board, with a complement of 500 men, for more than ayear. Our accounts from her are to the 22d of May Frowers.—A visit to the delightful gardens of Messrs, Wm. KR. Prince & Co., at Flushing, ean- not but prove pleasing to the lovers of flowers. Their roses, dahlias, picotecs, und carnations, ure in great abundance and perfection. We understand that several acres of ground are covered with the splendor of thousands of varieties of these lovely children of nature, and the proprietors will be happy to receive visits from their admirers, and present them with bouquets grati Preasves Excursion.—One of the mostagreeable excursions of the season is advertised in another column. We allude to that of the “Thistle Bene. volent Association.” Just look at the programme Thus our distribu. | wick is in the habit, when any case of remarkable ' interest occurs in his “ Institute,” to consult some | of the most eminent physicians or surgeons, as the | case may be, in the city. ‘heir opinion is very | cheerfully and readily given, and for their aid Dr. | Bostwick pays handsomely, dividing with them the amount of fees paid by the patient. This is an equi- table and very common sense arrangement, and the professionel gentlemen whose services are thus | sought and paid for, are not ut all inclined, as the | public may readily conceive, to find fault with it.— | Dr. Mott has in this way been consulted—so has Dr | Cheeseman—so has Dr. Nelson, the distinguished | surgeon from Canada—so haw Tr. Bedford, and in | tact, almost all the leading men in the profession in \ the city. Dr. Bedford finds fault with the expression | that he has been culled on to “ operate and preseribe | in the Institute,” because he does not wish it to be | supposed that he is a business partner in the strict sense of the term. We therefore very readily make the correction he desires, adding at the same time that our firet statement was’intended, and virtually was, complimentary rather than otherwise, to the | Professor of Obstetrics and the Diseases of Women ‘ and Children in the “ Stuyvesant Institute,” in its connection of hie name with the “ Chambers street Institute.” Our attention has been directed, by this note of Dr. Bedford, still more keenly to Dr. Bostwick’s “Institute.” We have heard a good deal about it from several of the medical gentlemen of this city. They like the excellent and satisfactory business a | rangernents of the doctor, and consider the system | as well calculated to promote the mutual advantages | of the resident physician, and those whom he calls | in as consulting physicians and operating surgeons. We understand that some most remarkable cases, | which had baffled the skill of all previous treatment, have yielded to that adopted by Dr. Bostwick, and we may, probably, one of these days, give a history of the establishment, and reter to the details of some | of these enses Gatvanic Rines.—The attention of the public is \ directed to an advertisement in another column, \ relative to that important remedial agent—the gal- vanic ring, Although the study of galvanic action | has for years employed the seientilic, ite application | to the care of disease is a very recent discovery ; | however, from ali accounts, it has been fully recog- | nized in the short time it hae been before the pub- lic, as an efficacious remedy, and it deserves a trial from thowe who may be ouffering from any of those | ills that flesh ix heir to infuriated and brutal mob, who were threatening to mur- derthem. General Morazon having heard of this out- break whilst he was in the village of “Tonacatepec” has- tened back with all expedition to the city of San Salva- dor and immediately took possession of it, and afterwards marched against the rebels of Nicaragua and Hondu- ras, who, in the meantime had been joined by great num- bers of the rebels of San Salvador, and had taken up & very strong position at “San Pedro{Perulapan,” which could be entered only through a narrow and difficult pass. Here they were stormed by the troops led on by General Morazon and completely exterminated, a num- der of the chiefs and soldiers being taken prisoners alone escaped death at thi ;, those chiefs and also the chiefs of al insurrection of the city of San Salvador taken prisoners at the recapture of that city stated thet they had been excited’ to rebellion b Chatfield, the British Consul, notwithstanding whiel Morazon set them all at yand senta message of forgiveness to Chatfield. field now losing of further disturbance in those parts, went to the Guatemala, where he usually quarters himself in the house of William Hail, Fsq., the English Vice Consul, at the rate of one dollar a day for board and lodging. A few months after this, the President of Central Ame. rica, General Morazan, was compelled to undertake expedition ngainst the State of Guatemala, which was now in rebellion against the fe government through the secret influence and persui of Chatfield, who was acting aschief adviser and director of the move- ments of the rebels. In 1841, General Morazan drove the rebel forces out of the city of Guatemala; but as his troops had been much thinned by the various skirmish which had taken place, he was obliged, being attack by superior numbers, to again retreat, when his follow ers were almost entirely cut off by the troops of Carrera, chief of the rebels. It was on this occasion that a young officer, in the service of the federal government, of the name of " Viera.” a Peruvian by birth, with eighteen of his men, who had been left in the city of Guatemela, aiter the retreat and overthrow of General Morazon, sought refuge in the house of Chatfield, the British Con- <ul, who admitted them under the protection of the British flag; and, to the disgrace of the British nation, this Chatfield immediately sat down and wrote a list of the names of those brave, but unfortunate men, which he sent to Carrera, the rebel chief, (an uncivilized In- dian,) informing him that those men were in his house, and requested that he would send the executieners; when, in a few minutes, an officer and soldiers, (all In- dians,) arrived, and murdered this young officer. Viera.” and his eighteen men, in cold blood, in the most brutal manner, under the British flag, and im the immediate presence of Chatfield, the British Consul, who was at the same time reading his favorite chapter of Ezekiel, in a large Bible, a yard square, which belonged to his mother’s father, @ preacher. | Chatfield isa half pay lieutenant in the Coldstream Guard) 1 will write again soon. Tne Posr Orrick ApvertistNc.—It is amusing to observe the spasmodic wrigglings of some of our contemporaries, relative to the apportionment of the Post Office advertising of this city. The Evening Journal, amongst others, is quite excited on the sub- ject. The creatures may spare their gratulations. We shall very soon expose the miserable evasion of the law, perpetrated by the Postmaster of this city. The evidence of the superiority of our circulation over that of one of the papers selected by him, is now in his possession, sworn to in an affidavit, as prescribed by the Department. As for the circula- tion of a mere penny paper, that was tobe given away or sent to the trunkmakers by thousands when occasion requires, it is altogether different from a journal like the Herald, that addresses itself to al the educated, intelligent and influential minds in the country. But asto the quibbling evasions of the Postmaster of this city, in this stance, the remedy is open to us, and we will at once seck it. We mean to memorialize the Postmaster General; if that be ineffectual, we will appeal to the President and Con- grese. We have net, by any means, done with thie business, and that the public will see. ‘Tne Coutecror ann Custom House. ie lea- ders of the ultra democratic party are beginning to grumble very much at the conduct of Mr. Collector Lawrence. It seems that he is very costive in his conversation, and in spite of all applications and in- direct methods to find out what is going on, or what he intends, 1t is impossible to ascertain what move- ments are contemplated by him. He is thus de- nounced already almost as violently as Governor Van Ness, Collector Lawrence thus wisely keeps his own counsel—says not a word—attends to the details of his duties at his desk daily—and appears to be managing his cards with a good deal of tact. We should not, however, be surprised soon to see | a regular explosion amongst the same elements of the party that created the agitation against Governor Van Ness Distineu isHey Arrtvat,—John Jones is in iown —John Jones the immortal!—“John Jones of the war office” and the Madisonian. What can possibly be the matter ? Something strange, warlike and ex- tvaordinary, no doubt. There are many rumors afloat, but his friends insist that he is only going to Kurope on private business for his brothera, who are wealthy merelants, We sball see Frenc Orrra.—Robert-le-diable has now reach- ed its third night, and the enthusiasm of the public still remains unabated; but this does-not surprise us. The faine of this wonderful Opera—unquestionably the greatest and grandest work of the age, with re- gard to the production of novel and entirely original musical effects—has spread ad ultimum Thule, and the sensation ithas every where made is without a parallel. How, therefore, could New York have re- mained behind? Judging from the frequent and ju- dicious applauses bestowed upon it throughout the evening, we confidently can say that ithas made a lasting impression. No Opera has been so fre- quently pertormed in the same space us Robert. In Paris alone the ever to be regretted Nourrit sung it nearly two hundred times; after his melancholy death, he was followed by Mano,who made his debut in it on the occasion of which Meyerbeer expressly composed a preghiera—by the by, a piece inferior to the rest of the music. Mario, an Italian to the bone, was not equal to the task, and to the regret of all, rhe Opera was laid over for some time, till it was again brought out for the benefit of Duprey, and, al- though played over three hundred times, it never fails to fill the grand Opera from the pit to the ceil- ing. Asa proof of the immense difficulty of the mu- sic, we can here mention thatit was a long time be. fore Duprey could be prevailed upon to enact the part of Robert, and although he gave the recitatives —which form part and’parcel of the morceau from which they are not detached ua in Italian Operas— yaa style for which he will always remain unequal- led, he was less effective in it, than in other Operas, for ‘instance, in the Huguenots, which, al- thouzh of a more scientific and atill imore com licated nature, is not so difficult to sing. Here the composer granted the singers sume repose be- tweva thétr respective pieces, but in Robert they re- maii! on the stage during the wholeact,as Robert du- ring the first, Isabella during the second,and Bertram during the third act. The more praise is due to the French company, that they acquit themselves in such a creditable way. Arnaud is one of the best Roberts, but there certainly are some defects in his perform- ance-—the falsetto is not always well and judiciously used, as, in the ‘* oh fortune @ ton caprice, and in the invitation to the knights to play with him ; but there are so many excellent points in it, on the whole, that it would be hypereritical to dwell on the weaker ones. Douvry’s singing in the resurrection scene, and the valse infernale was capital, and was rewarded with much applause ; yet, we would advise him not to dwell with so much force on the last note of the latter air, and not employ so many retaodardos, The Cauriots most efliciently contribute to the symme- try of the whole. Madame Cassini sung less timidly than on the previous night, but she is still too weak for this most difficult part. Prevost’s leading is the theme of universal admiration, but we found the movement of the resurrection a little too fast. The orchestra, although more than sufficient for any other opera, is a little too limited for Robert, princi- pally the violins; two additional tympani are sadly missed. The same can be said of the male chorus in the firstact, an! the trebles in the second. The house was comfortably full, and the fashionables mustered in strong numbers. Castte Garpen. —This delightful place of amuse- ment was attended last night by a numerous and highly fashionable audience. Miss Cohen, who performed the Smolenska, was very much applaud- ed, as she deserved, for her gracefulness, and Herr Cline, as ever, received by repeated applauses, the positive proof that the spectators appreciated the ac- complished manner with which he went through his astonishing feats of surprising agility. We must not forget to mention the tableaux mouvants which afforded also a very great entertainment to those who had resorted to this place in order to forget, by a few hours of enjoyment, the heat and fatigues of the day. Castle Garden, by his situation, and the inducements it offers to those whe love to enjoy themselves in these days of melting heat, in a de. lightfully cool atmosphere, will be always frequent- ed by all whose business prevents their enjoying the fresh air of the country during the summer months. The band also deserve great credit for the mas- terly manner with which they performed during the whole evening. Nixo’s Garpex.—The Seven Castles still con- tinues its prosperous career—the saloon presents a beautiful appearance, filled by the fashionabe belles and beaux of our city, and a goodly number of strangers. The Acrobat family are really won- derful—so much grace joined to such vast strength, is rarely witnessed. Their performances are re- peated thisevening with the Seven Cagtles. Mrs. Mowatt’s engagement here is quite the topic of conversation among the upper ten thousand, who will crowd the garden to welcome her. Moraurry in Watt Streer—New Mone or FINancrerinG.—The report which was 80 freely circulated in Wall street afew days since, implica- ting a certain Bank in a transaction of the most ne- farious character, proves to be trae in every particu- lar. The transaction to which we allude is con- nected with the recent forgery, involving the ruin of an individual who was made the victim for the pur- pose of protecting the interests of the Bank, who, to secure this end, did not hesitate in compounding a felony. This singular affair will be theroughly in- vestigated, and our readers may look out for some curious, funny, interesting and extraordinary dis- closures. Organization or THE New Potice—Scene ar tue Mayor’s Orrice.—The Mayor is still busily engaged, examining into the character and capacity of applicants for office. We hope he will get through before long, and appoint the requisite num- ber of able and qualified men, who will rid the city of the thieves, pickpockets, and burglars now infesting it. {tis to be hoped that these men will be immediately placed on duty, without waiting fo: the station houses being prepared. The nigh: watch may be retained for the present, and the newly appointed officers perform day duty only, un til such time as the stations can be got ready. | Some of the rarest, richest, and most ludicrou: scenes imaginable are daily oecurring at the Mayor’: | office while he is conducting the examinations The candidates are often of the most shabby charac ter—men who are neither able to read or write, and their answers to his honor’s questions are some times exceedingly funny. The following scene is said to have taken plac: on Monday, between the Mayor and an applicant— Mayor—Cur you write your name? Arriicayt—No; but [ can make my mark. Mayor—Can you read ? Aprricant—Faith y’er honor, I never went e+ ! far with my education. — | Mavor—How then will you know how to make « | report, and tell in what place a riot occurs? Appiicant—Can’t [ see how far it is from the corner ? Mayor—But what street, and what corner, if you can’t read the sign boerd ? Apruicanr—Faith, I can goto Alderman Henry, | and he'll me. , . | Mayor—Where is it you live, then 1 2 | Apericant.—In the Gth ward, your Honor—in | Orange street these three years; anybody may know the house; there’s an ash-cart before the door, lemons and root-beer in the window, nagurs in the cellar, and purty gals up stairs. I keep as da- centa house as any man in the 6th ward, and a three-yeur’s'character. Mayor.—Then you may go—we'll send for you when we want you. ream Exit applicant in a very dignified manner. Hosoxen Ferry Boats.—One of the finest ferry boats on the river has recently been placed on he Barelay etreet ferry intended to run to and rom Hoboken. It 16 called the John Fitch, and 1s commanded by Capt. Havens, one of the most ex- perienced men on the river. She was built by the enterprising proprietors of the Hoboken ferries, Messrs. Stevens, and is 155 feet in length; 49 feet 6 inches clear in beam, 11 feet deep, and draws 5 feet 9 inches of water; she has a 9 foot stroke, with a 36-inch cylinder. Her wheels are 184 feet in dia- meter, with 84 feet face, and dips 26 inches. Her decks are capable of holding two carriages breast ; herengines are 45-horse power; she haa six cabins, three for ladies and three for gentlemen, of about 9 yards long, No doubt this vessel will be a great acquisition to the residents of Hobeken, aa she oan perform the trip with ease under eleven minut: Tie Great Ten Mune Race, &c., Over THE Beacon Course, Yesterpay.—The weather was at hot as ever, upwards of ninety degrees in the shade, but notwithstanding the attendance was greater than ever. From twelve o’clock parties began to arrive in hundreds, and from two o’clock there was one cont:nuous flock of persons towards the course. Every description of vehicle was in requisition to carry those who could afford an odd quarter for such a purpose, to save their legs. Vehicles are in much more requisition this year than ever they were be- fore, in consequence of the removal of the old rot- ten stair case at the foot of the hill. In consequence of this removal, however, many prefer going round wy the New Jersey Ferry, asthe distance is now ren- fered about equal, and the steep ascent from Hobo- ken avoided. The sport in this neighborhood must afford a fine harvest to the different ferry proprie- tors, hotel keepers, and others, who, no doubt, aid materially the liberal ptirses that are given. There was it pretty good muster of sweat-cloths and other gambling apparatus along thejroad, particularly near the Bergen Cottage, at the toot of the hill, and about the entrance to the course. At the latter point ‘‘the little joker” was particularly, in active operation, and appeared to have as many admirers and sup- rters as ever, notwithstanding all the advice that as been given gratuitously fora great length of time past. : A short time before three o'clock, a big black- whiskered fellow was observed to break into the track, a little below the fleld-stand. He was imme- diately pursued by the qe the course, who called upon him to tutn back ; but he heeded not the call, and wenton his way. Mr. Browning followed and came up with him, when the other seized a. piece of deal plank and struck him over the side of the | ead, about the lower jaw, cutting him severely Mr. Browning then drew his revolving pistol and fired at what appeared to be his legs, but did not ht him They closed together, and the fellow got hold of Mr. Browning’s heavily-loaded whip, with which he struck hima very heavy blow over the head. which staggered him, He soon recovered, an drew his pistol and fired ugain. At this moment others interposed, among whom was the Sheriff of the county, who saw all that passed, and the aggres- sor was taken into custody and shortly after convey- ed to the Hackensack prison. Some persons,pretend- ing to respectability, defended the trespasser in his actions, and contended that he had a perfect right to act as he had done, though all that knew the party said that if ay had been situated as Mr Brownin| was, they would not have been so prudent or coo! as he was, We may next hear of parties advoca- ting the right of persons to commit burglary, and not to be resisted. It was near four o’clock ere the sports of the day commenced with a walking match of two miles, for a purse of $50—$10 to the second, for which the allure pedestrians were entered: North Star, of Canad, John 8. Vandyne. Witliam Vermelyes, The three first Bin the last walking match ; but on- ly the two first came to the scratch. There was a vague rnmer of a combination on the part of the North Star, but no proof being forthcoming he was allowed to start. e The betting previous was the North Star against the second end third ; 7to 4against Wm. Vermil- yea; 6to 4 against J. S. Vandyne. 5 Both the men came up and appeared quite san- gnine. The North Star was quite indignant at the aspersion that was made upon him. ‘The word ha- ving been given, they went forth well together, the Star, if anything, having the lead, but at the bottom opened the gap between them apparently about ten Dec. 16—Greenhalgh pertorme: Gilderslev . 43s, Immediately after the ten mi , a foot hurdle race for a purse of $50—$10 to the second; quarter of a mile Resta; filteen hurdles three feet three in- ches high, to go over us they please—for which the following persons were entered :— 1 Seward, 6. Gilbert Avery, i emir i Eps hee: t RY Willlama, the Welch) 9: Robert Murphy, Banu | 10. William Bell, 5. Richard Williams, 11, John Emily. ‘This was a very exciting and amusing affair ; its novelty seteticd | anything like betting previous to its commencement. ‘The hurdles were placed most awkwardly for the spectators. They were situated at the quarter poll on the straight side coming in, so that the di ferent competitors had to run home towards the judges’ stand, and those who stood in that vicinity paar not see the start or progress until they reached the end. Had they been placed round the bottom to the first quarter, the whole proceedings might have been seen. But there may be better ar- rangements another time. ae: ¢ J. R. Lewis, P, Knowland, R. Williams and G. Avery, did not show. For reasons before stated, the progress could not be known, but they came ulong at a slapping pace towards the jndge’s chair, led on by Seward some five or six yards in front 1-1, followed by Horton some five or six yards behind ; the Bantam third close tohim. The others tailed off. The second heat was much the same ; Seward led home in 1-11, followed by Horton much as be- fore, the Bantam third, Emily fourth, Bell fifth, Hawkey sixth: the rest anywhere. Horton was quite fresh at the end. The hurdles, generally speaking, was token in good style, only one big fellow had a summerset at the begining of the first heat. ‘Thus ended the sports of the day; although it was much more one-sided than was anticipated, uo ove could say but that they had fun enougit for their uin- ney, paiticularly those who forced their entrance without paying anything—some three or four thousand. Tue Springs.—Saratoga, Ballston, and all the “Springs,” are rapidly filling up. Amonyst them all, none is more attractive or salubriows than [ti field Spa. The village is one of the most picturesque and agreeable in the Union—the waters are of traordinary virtue—air, scenery, every thing deligli- ful, and the “ American Hotel” quite # palace of 4 summer residence. Tue Arrain in Witmineton, Det.—Aniexcd is the certificate of the Priest who married Williun Chase Barney to Miss Booth, a few days ogo. Ido hereby certify, that on the 20th of June,lSio, Wm. ney and Elizabeth Booth, (accompanied by Sa uel Chase Barney) applied to me to be united in the hon of matrimoyy; that having ascertained that the lady was over 22 years of age, and having received her full aud deliberate assent to the obligations of the matrimonial contract, and the parties respectively having expressed the matrimonial consent in the English language, in the the terms usual on such occasions, | performed the cere- mony of marriage in the English language, between the said ym. Chase Barney and Elizabeth Booth, in pres: ence of the said Samuel Chase Barney. P. REILLY, Pastor of St. Peter's Church. Wilmington, Del., July Sth, 1845. o yards. He reached the quarter pole in Im. 53s. in this position, On approaching the half mile the City Intelligence. Star was still further ahead, and the other ap- peared to fall off most wonderfully. The half was reached in dm. They kept thus round the top past the three-quarter poll, and at the draw-gate coming home the Star appeared to lead full the eighth of a mile, and he completed his first mile thus in 8m 7s. When Vandine reached the Judge’s chair he pulled up, but was pressed by his friends to continue the match as there was a considerable amount depend- ing upon time. After some reluctance and delay he did so, and in the meanwhile the Star got a quarter in advance of him, which position he maintained home, completing the two miles in 17m. I8.; and Vandine in 18m. 593. . Some delay again took place. The American Deer wished the ten mile race to take place after the, hurdle race, in consequence of the excessive heat of the weather. This was refused on the part of Gil- dersleve, who insisted un the ee programme of te spot being adhered to. This was eventually agreed to. te was about 5o’clock when the men for the great feature of the day were in readiness. The match was a Ten Mile Race, for a purse of $300— sin to the second, and 50to the third. The fol- lowing pedestrians were entered :— 1. John Gildersleeve, 6. American Deer, late from 2. Ignace Katanchiate, the] "| England, roquois Indian. . Welsh Bantam, late from 3. N. M. Hall, ales, 4 C. Desmond, 8. E, Chenny, 5. James Wheelan, 9. M. Pickney. Out of the above list the following only made their erne brainy and were placed in the following or- ler :— John Gildersleve. Wm. Jackson, the American Deer. Wm. Roberts, the Welch Bantam. Gildersleve was dressed in white net cap and white short drawers; Jackson in flesh-colored silk drawers with a blue birds-eye fogle on his head ; Williams in blue drawers and ble striped handker- chief on his head. The later appeared a great deal too fleshy to make a good race. He is a native of Glamorganshire, in South Wales, about 22 years of 2. ‘Previous to the race, there was some rumor of Gildersleve not being in condition for the race in consequence of being run against by a horse on the track on Monday last. We saw the accident at the time, and Gildersleve afterwards, who did not complain or appear to be hurt to any material ex- tent. But notwithstanding this report Gildersleve had many very sanguine supperters, who took the slightest odds that were offered against him. The American Deer, on the whole, was the decided ta- vorite ; and a considerable sum was laid out upon him at 5 to 4; butafter wards 6 to 4 was wanted. I: was thonght the Welch Bantam would have a better chance in a race after the goats on his native hills than on the present occasion. Even that it was done in 55m ; 6 to 4 thatit was done in 57m. The word havingbeen given the Bantam took the lead ata slap-up pace; there was a slight pause be- tween Jackson and Gildersleve who should follow, when Jackson took it about two yards after the Bantam, closely followed by Gildersteve, ns 1f wait- ing. The firstquarter was done in Tm Its : tue half Round the top al! ther, Jackson apparently takir in 2m. 323. cared well toge easy, the Bantam working like a steam engine. Jackson came home in 5m. 238.; Gildersleve second, about a yard be- hind, with the Bantam two yards Behind him — Just as Jackeon approached the judge’s chair, at the end of this mile, a boy crossed his path, at whom he made a blow which stretched him full'length on his mother earth. For the second mile, at the quarter, Gildersleeve wentin front, which shortly after was taken from vim by Jackson, who came home in 6.37, and rildersleeve nota yard behind him. The Bantam was near the eighth of a mile behind, and as hr eached the Judge's chair, made a bee line from the track and gave up the contest. The third mile was much as before ; the only two remaining competitors were not a yard apart on reaching the Judge’s chair, in 6.38, both tuking it LY rather easy. é he fourth mile, as before, Gildersleeve stepping into Jackson’: footmark, in 5 35 ‘ The fifth mile, at the end, there was some slight change ; Jackson led home near upon three yards in ‘ront. He was now evidently opening the gap be- tween them. Time J 35. Sixth mile; at the quarter-poll the space was still treater between them; still more so at the half Chey appeared to be alternately increasing and de- creasing the space between them, as ee roceed- ed, but Jacksen came in front, in 5 87, Gi upwards of half a quarter behind Seventh mile they went thus round the bottom, and inereasing the space between them as they reached the quarter, and to the half, where Gilder- sleeve appeaied to be near a quarter behind, when he gave up the contest in consequence of a violent pain in the side; and Jackson came in at the end of this mile quite fresh: 5 45. ‘The eighth mile Jackson went at a great rate, and came home in 5:19. Ninth mile was done in 6:7, although fools would crowd on the track. Inthe tenth mile Jackson made a most beautiful brash—could not have done better if he had been most severely oo for it—just as a speciman of what he could do, and came home in 5 59. ‘Thus ended the long looked for ten mile contest between the pride pedestrians of England and Ame- rica; but doubtless the affair will not end here. ‘There are others, and the same arty, that will not be content with this. Greater feats are yet to be performed in this respect. At the end, there was some slight demur among the judges as to time, but was eventually settled as above. The following isa Recaritunation. W, Jackson, ( American deer! John Gildersleve,. Welch Bantam. . tit 2 2 gaven Time of ist mile. sy mil “Od mile: M au ml “1 Sth mi br] lersleeve | 8 | was confined « osti0x oF Cas Mrx.—We mentioned a day or two the imposition practiced by the cab drivers upon strangers, and defenceless females arriving hei Since then we have been waited upon by a gentleman of this city, who has communicated to us a plan intended to pro- tect strangers from extortion, and to abolish the abomi- nable conduct of cab drivers and runners at the steam: boat landings. His plan appears to us not ouly well adapted, but the only one by which the end proposed can be attained. It has already received the approval of aany gentlemen well acquainted with the subject, and will be made known to the public as soon as the nece: sary arrangements can be completed. In the mean- while, we would recommend the parties interested, to afford him the facilities he asks to accomplish what would really be a great benefit to the travelling public. Boany on Epucatiox—This Board met last evening. — Isaac A. Johnson, Esq., President, in the chair. Tho minutes ofthe last meeting were read and ap- roved. : Yorkville School—Memorial from the Yorkville School. Referred. Reports—From the Auditing Committee in favor of paying bills of Messrs. Messerole and Roe—Adopted. Fourth Ward Common School—A communication was received from inhabitants of the 4th Ward, asking an ap- irae of $11,441! for the erection of a Public School in that locality—Referred. | Some other communications were referred. ‘The Board adjourned. Coourn Wratner.—Yesterday was afine day. The weather cooler and very pleasant. We annex the range of the thermometer. State or tHe THERMomETeR. 6.1, M. 12M. 3 P.M. oe 6 a9 a2 a2 a5 .—Ivivonrant Arrest—Ron- seavin ax Ovsten Crutan.—Arthur Spring, 13 Park | Row, and his son Arthur, were arrested, charged with robbing a man named Thomas Dillon, a stranger, of one hundred and forty gold sovereigns, value of {679, on Monday night, in the oyster cellar of said Spring. it appears Dillon was boarding at 45 Whitehall strect, and wag persunded by a man called Dugan, to go to Spring's with bim, where he was detained until an hour so late thathe concluded to stay all night ‘The doors were closed, and Dillon was awoke from sleep by Spring, his son, and another man, attempting to rob hin. ‘The mo- ney was taken from a belt about his person, and a ba which was in his pocket. Spring was arrested by offi- cers Adee and Burley, who deserve great credit for their industry. About $400 was recovered. Sreaume a Snir’s Cantx.—The bark Benj. Adams, ying at Brooklyn, was robbed of a part of a cable and = cat block, value $40, Orrice er THe Cuter oF Pourcr, July 9.—BoroLany.— The store of E.G. Van Benthuysen, 121 Spring street, was broken into last night by a party of thieves, who collected a large quantity of silks, sbawls, &c’, and placed them in baskets. Tlie new police were patrolling j the streets all night, which [erated prevented the bur- | glars making their escape with the articles. Srratixc Money.—John Manning was arrested charged with stealing $15 from James Myers. $9 were found in | kis possession. Committed. | Ronaixe a Snir. —James Lewis and Moses Corson+ ed with stealing a ship’s cat block» painted on the stern W. Brown. | were arrested cha | hawser, and a ski | Committed. Granv Larcesy.—A French boy was arrested charged with eee Frenchman of five gold eag! Com- mitted. Brooklyn City Intelligence. Omnsavsses from the South Ferry is much wanted for the convenience of those that live in Kast Brooklyn; the route to be up Atlantic to Court street, and through Myrtle avenue route would be much shorter than round through Fulton and Myrtle avenue, the old route. | A line of good stages we think would be well patron- |i nd if rungill Inte in the evening, it wouls give the reside! f the Wallabout an opportunity to visit the Battery and Castle Garden these warm evenings. Who will sturt the first line? | Sour Frary.—We hear hot complaints about the | early hour these boats stop running—the last boat from | Brooklyn at a quarter befure eleven, and from New York | ateleven o'clock. We understand there is a petition to the company in circulation, to uave the last boat leave N. York at twelve o'clock. This should not he The Fer- ty Company ought not to wait te be yatitio but | should study the interest of South Brooklyn more. Artempr ar Burotany.—An attemy to en- ter the house in Clinton, corner of St sti in Mon- day evening, by getting over the fence on State street — The noise having been heard by come of the neighbors, | the burglars made their escape with rome clothes that | were inthe vard. Whereis Mayor Talmage’s police re- | form, promised in his inaugural message! ‘This Je the second robbery from t! house this year. Royat Favor.—The ‘ourt Cireular” | London Herald of June ath has the tollowing: Royal Highness Prince Albert went yesterday morning to St. George's Church, Hanover square, to be present the christening of the infant son of the ian Minister | and Madame Van de Weyer, his Royal Highness honor- | ing their Excellencies by standing godfather in person.— | The ceremony was performed by the Hon. and Rev. Charles je Courtenay, Chaplain to her Majesty, and the infant received the names of Albert Sylvain Bat the Prince w led by the Marquis of E: Lord George nox, te yd Francis Seymour, | Major General Sir Edward Bowater. After the his Royal Wighner# lonored Monsieur and his presence at a d'jenner A select circle wi ir wit! Portland y Royal Highness.” de Weyer, it will be recollected, i . Joshua Bates, formerly of this city, wha, since, married Miss Sturgis, sister of Capt revenue cutter Ha whose good partner in the house of the Brothers Baring of London, and to which may be at- tributed the present circumstances of his family. It is an evidence ofthe remarkable “ ups” in life to which the lucky star of some persons lead them. Mr. and Mrs. Batos were persons of very little note in Boston during their ae days, but in their advancing years, the: bask in the atmosphere of courts, and the Queen's husband stands sponsor to their grandchild ! Truly | there is a tide in the irs of men which taken at itw | flo leads on to fortune.” —Bosten Transcript, July 8. fre | ° Turx’s Istanp.—Captain Pitman, of the C. E. Platt, eleven days from Turk’s Island, reports that | the great fall of rain at Grand Key during the last month | haw dest d the prospects from the salt ponds for some month. ‘Thore is but little enit at Grand Key and it ie held at $4. Selt Fey rae nor eufiere eo much, as the rain nintis te (he sce, | The markets aie wou cod with American | produce. ‘The Hon. Reverdy John (U, 8. Senator of Maryland) with Mra, Johnson, will gall for England in | the New York packet of the 10th satly 1m the nh inat,, and will return