The New York Herald Newspaper, July 28, 1845, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Monday, July 28, 1845. Important from Washington. Froma private and confidential souree at Wash ington we have been favored with the views, on se- veral important subjects, of one of the most distin- guished statesmen of this country. Affairs in the White House and in the democratic party are now in a most curious and critical position. One of the most important subjects now under in- vestigation in this country is a revision of the tariff Mr. Secretary Walker has published his intention of making every possible eflort to reduce it to a re- venue standard. The concentration of Mr. Walker’s energy and perseverance upon this subject has alarmed Mr. Buchanan for the fate of the present | tariff, which, of course, he will endeavor to defend as long as there isa majonty in Pennsylvania in fa- vor of protection. Limited as he is, and crippled in his means of defence by his position in the State | Department, it became necessary for him to employ whatever weapons of defence might turn up. One was seon thrown into his hands and was taken ad- vantage of at once in the appointment of Minister to England, which may be set down as a pure political movement. It lay with Mr. Polk and Mr, Buchanan. | The cabinet may not have been consulted upon the matter at all, as was the case in several highly im- portant appointments. To gratify one wing of the democratic party the appointment was successively offered to, and refused by,Messrs. Calhoun, Elmore, Pickens, Woodbury, and others. After their decli- nation, the appointment was left in the hands of Mr. Buchanan; and whom.does he name for that highly | important and responsible trust which will be charg- | ed with all diplomatic negociations with England upon the subject of the tariff and the revenue ? Why, a man that is looked suspiciously upon by nearly the whole democratic party—one who said upon the nomination of Mr. Polk at Baltimore, that | “‘Mr. Clay must be our next President,” for ‘any body could beat such a wooden headed fellow as Polk.” It is, therefore, considered that the Presi- dent was overreached, and Mr. McLane is our Mi- nister to England. Mr. McLane is a clever man, but it is expected that he will lend his influence to sustain a tariff acceptable to the gentleman who no- minated him. If Mr. McLane were not appoint- ed to support a high tariff, pray what political | end war gained by his appointment? The Union | explicitly denies that he was sent out to negotiate the Oregon question, for that negotiation is to be conducted upon the ground where a kindred states- man negotiated the Northeastern boundary ; with | what success it is not necessary to stop now to en- quire ; although something will be said upon the willingness of Mr. Buchanan to yield to all- grasping England five degrees of United States ter- ritory; he, in truth, was and is ready to drawa line along the 49th degree. Was Mr. McLane appointed to gratity any great wing of the democratic party ? ff he is a whig, and does not belong to the democra- tic party, what wing of the latter party could his ap- pointment gratify? None, except asection in Penn- sylvania, which calls itself democratic and yet sus- tains the tariff of “42. Has he even any political capital either on account of his State, position, or clique? That Mr. Walker has felt this appointment of Mr. Buchanan’s may be easily believed. That he was opposed to it is unquestionable. And it will be difficult for the Union to make the people of the. United States even suppose that perfect harmony of sentiment exists between the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury. That this appoint- ment was made by Mr. Buchanan, in spite and in defiance of the Secretary of the Treasury, cannot be doubted by those who know the history of events in the administration of the government since the 4th of last March. And that Mr. Polk has been over- reached is equally certain. All this may be called harmony, or anything else you please, but facts will prove this anything else than harmony. The conclu- sion is, therefore, inevitable that there must have been a strong motive to risk such an appointment at all, and that that motive could only be the support of the tariff of 42 against the attacks of Mr. Walker and the democratic party. We have a few more facts in store. They will produce some astonishment in the political circles of this country. There is evidently some trouble ahead. Surrerers FROM THE Late FirE—ReEmission oF Dvutres on Mercuanpise.—Government would be performing one of the most praiseworthy acts, in contributing in any way to alleviate the losses sus- tained by those who have been victims of the late fire. As far as public aympathy goes, it is not want- ing, nor is there anv lack of courageous endurance among the sufferers. Any thing that can be done ought to be done by government to aid them; it would be creditable to see it co-operating with the public in kindly manifestations towards those who require it. | Aqueduct repairs Crry Finances—ExrenpiturEs or THE Corro- RaTioN.—The Comptroller of the City, in accord- ance with a resolution requiring information in rela- tion to the expenses to the 13th of May last, has made out a report, showing the objects of the city expenditure, The expenditures for the year 1844, for each department, the estimated expenditures of 1345, on which tax is to be based, the amount ex- pended from January Ist to May 13, 1845, in each department, will be found in the annexed table The expenditures for the year 1844 were $1,449,591 32. The estimate of expenditures for the year 1845, and upon which the taxes of the year are to be levied, was $1,371,677 26, being $77,914 06 less than the expenditures of 1844, and $158,875 98 less than the ascertained expenditure under the late Common Council, between May M4, 1844, and May 13, 1845. The expenditures between the Ist day of January and the 13th day of May, 1844, amounted to $576,823 24. The expenditures of the corres- ponding period of the present year amounted to $669,140 94, exceeding those of last year in the sum of $92,317 70. Exrxxpitynes oF THe City of New Yorx, 1844 anv "45. Estimated mount of expenditure expend’re of 1845, on fan Jan.) which taxis to May to be based, 13, 1845. 248.391 26 103,107 60 Expendi- ture of On account of fateh... . Lamps and gas, Alms house,. . health, County conti Coutingent expe Cleaning streets. Pror.—The most extraordinary and disclo- sures are daily taking place in this city, Which must startle the simple-Minded and unsuspicious denizens. But a few days since, an awful and un- forseen ealamity visited us, and the most unpleasant suspicions have been excited as to the cause. Again are we called on to relate a transaction so in- iquitous in its character, and which has been so long shrouded in mystery and darkness, that we doubt not the virtuous and indignant censure of the press and the public will be brought to bear upon its authors. On Tuesday morning last, information was com- municated to the Chief of Police, by Mr. Thomas Murphy, one of the Inspectors of Customs, that a large amount of gunpowder had been brought into the city from a magazine in Brooklyn, which it was ieared had been stored in warehouses contrary to law. This able officer immediately despatched a posse of policemen, who were ordered to keep a look-out for any boat which might be seen approach- ing the wharves so laden. The matter was then re- ferred to Alderman Hart, chairman of the commit- tee for investigating into the causes of the explosion at the late fire, who, assisted by Alderman Briggs, succeeded, on Saturday morning, in seizing a barge belonging to the powder magazine, containing thirty kegs of gunpowder and two cases of canister, at pier No. 8, East River. They also arrested two boatmen, and a person who represented himself as the agent of Hazard & Co., and took posses- > Donations... Docks and Electio d places Mayoralty fees Mad sou square larkets, Officers’ fe g and statisner irs and supplies . 2,750 00 BS ese SS228. ne 8 : ssseSseeeses: = 5.000 35,000 A 200,000 er pipe: s 50,000 Charges ou are r taxes, 1,900 Municipal police... . 120,500 $1,499,591 32 1,371,677 26 f 669,140 94 Add amount of bills paid since May 13, for expen- diture vr or to that d 96,891 38 9,772 14 ented since, uupaid, Expenditure from Jan. 1to May 13, 1845,..... 715,744 41 Balance of es!imate unexpended May 13, 1815, 659,032 85 pr Total estimated expenditure. ........ $1,971,677 26 Should the expenditures, during the remainder of the year, equal in amount those of the correspond- ing period of the last year, the expenditures of the year would exceed its receipts in the sum of $170,- 231 76, as will be seen by the following statement, Estimated amount of expenditures, for 1845, upon which the taxes of the year are to be levied, The expenditures between the Ist day of January and 13th day of May, 1845, accordin; to the above table, amounte $0.5 sn ext Nedits ssicRoags nits OOO AD) O6 An amount equal to ‘that ex- pended between May 13 and December 31, 1844,....... + $1,371,677 26 872,768 08 ——— _ 1,541,909 02 Excess of expenditures ‘over receipts on this basis,......... ++ $ 170,231 76 The excess of expenditures, over receipts, must necessarily prove much larger, as the estimated ex- penditures of the entire year have, on several ac- counts, been exceeded in the first four and a half months. The estimated expense of the Watch department for 1845, is within $21,935,50 of the amount paid in 1844, notwithstanding the establishment of the Mu- nicipal Police, the estimated expense of which is put down at $120,500. The estimate for cleaning streets in 1845 is about $62,000 less than paid in 1844; and the expenses of the Alms House, are esti- mated at nearly $60,000 less. The Fire department is put down at $18,000 in 1845, against; $30, 145, in 1844, but the Comptroller says that the esti- mate for 1845 will have to be increased at least $10,- 000. The estimate for cleaning streets will have to be increased, as $49,387,55 of the $50,000 estimated had been used from January Ist to May 13th, about four and a half months. The sum of $50,000 was estimated as sufficient for the expenditures of the year for the account of “Water Pipes” in the Aqueduct deparument. The amount expended on this account, on the 13th of May last, was $22,683 41. There has been paid since, for expenses previously incurred, the sum of $1,750 14, making together the sum of $24,433 55, and leaving a balance of appropriation of $25,566 45, of which the sum of $18,625 will be absorbed tode- fray the amount of contracts made prior to the 13th of May last; leaving to be expended, in the discre- tion of the present authorities,for the expenses con- nected with this department, for the remainder of the year, the sum of $6,941 45. The estimated expenditure tor ‘Lamps and Gas,” for the year, and upon which the tax levy will be based, was $150,000, of which $76,971 38 were ex- A remission of the duty on goods in bond, the property of merchants whose stores and stock have been consumed, is the least that can take place. To exact duties on such goods would appear a hard and unfeeling proceeding. Some persons speaking on this subject talk of an extension of the time al- lowed to holders of goods in bond, as an act o grace. Twenty days are allowed by the law to land merchandise, and from sixty to ninety addi- tional days before duties are payable, at the expira- tion of which time, it is in the power of the authori- ties to sell them at auction for the purpose of obtain- ing the duty with interest thereon for said term of eixty or ninety days. There would be little cause of thanks for any such beggarly favor as an exten- sion of time merely in the present extraordinary circumstances, and as we'said before, the very least that can be done by government is to cancel en- tirely the obligations of the owners of such goods,on account of the duties payable on them. Some persons whose opinions are entitled to re- spect go further, and say thatall duties paid on the merchandize which has been consumed, ought to be refunded. This step would involve a far larger sacrifice of revenue, and is therefore far less likely to be effected. We should have no objection to recommend it, as the department is too rich, and can afford to be generous. But as the insurance companies would be the gainers in this case, there is no great inducement to warmly advocate a trans- fer of the national property out of the treasury to re- Plenish the coffers of these companies. Those who are holders of insurance stock are mostly people of wealth, who can afiord to have their capitals eur- tailed now and then, and not exactly of that gene- rously disposed description of people that would re- spond to acall upon their bounty, Such being the case, it 18 a matter of little consequence whether their case is taken into consideration by govern- ment or not. If the losses fell directly on the own- ners of burnt property—if there was no intervention of insurance companies—it would be by no means an extravagant view of the duty of governmentto say that such portion of the $4,700,000 now charge- able on these companies, as consists in the duties already paid on goods, ought to be refunded by the government, At all events, we trust there will be no duties exacted on goods in bond. Fresn Waren tn Bostoy.—That “fire 18 conta- gious,” is, unfortunately for this city wnd others, an axiom that recent experience has too painfully con- firmed. Our Boston neighbors have at length been roused from their lethargy upon this point and, with @ praiseworthy but tardy effort, seem ‘deter mined to advance at least one Step to secure their city from this destructive element. It was not to be expected that New York‘, with her magni- flcent aqueducts and reservoirs, could furnish any | model or suggestion for the fastidious tastes of the Bostonians in the contrivance of their projected plan of operation ; and we find now, on their route to Philadelphia, a deputation of six from the collec- tive wisdom of the fathers of that city, to seek such yoformation as the exigencies of their condition | pay require. pended prior to the 13th of May, and $6,626 90, paid since, for expenses previously incurred, making to- gether the sum of $83,598 28, and leaving a balance of $66,401 72, of which $16,565 will be consumed in payments to be made under contracts made prior to the 13th of May, leaving to be expended, in the discretion of the present authorities, for the remain” der of the year, the sum of $49,836 72, which will probably fall short about $10,000. = These facts show that the estimates made for the expenditures of the city for 1445, will be totally in- adequate for the purpose. Judging from the amount ilready paid, we should think that the expenses of the city in 1845, would exceed those of 1844, be- tween one ahd two hundred thousand dollars, and that the expenses for the year would exceed the re- ceipta, leaving the excess to be provided for in the taxes of 1846. Tue Fire Investigation.—The Committee will meet this forenoon, at ten o’clock, and resume their labors. ‘They have already made rapid progress, and will present a voluminous report, as they have taken a mass of testimony, most of which will be included in it. We would earnestly recom- mend every person who can throw any light upon the subject matter under investigation, todo so be- yore the Committee report, as we understand that the most active steps will be taken to prevent, in fu- ture, a recurrence of all such awful disasters by fire, that have so frequently resulted in the utter ruin of many influential merchants and citizens. The Com- mittee, to enable them to adopt some effective mea- sures to guard against all future losses to property, such as have recently taken place by fire, require every possible information from the intelligent and | the well disposed citizen. We sincerely trust that the Common Council, afier the Repori, will apply themselves to a re-organization of the Fire Compa- nies, whose services at the late fire are beyond all praise. The re-organization of the companies upon some such basis as the Police, having a night and day patrol in different districts, with horses to carry the fire engines, and also a judicious distribution of the hose companies ia various parts of the city, would be of vast service. We earnestly recom- mend some such plan to the consideration of the Committee, as a matter in which every citizen is in terested. Movements or THE OCEAN STRAMERS.—The next steam ships due are the Cambria and Great Britain —the latter the monster iron steamer. The C. left Liverpool on the 19th inst., and the G. B. on the 26th. The Great Western will leave this port next ‘Thursday for Liverpool ; and the Britannia will sail from Boston next Friday. will soon be ready for sea. Virw or tHe Country.—In to-day’s paper, we vublish several letters from various points of the nion. In value and interest, and as giving a oup dil of the country, they have never been equalled in newspaper literature. Yatra. —The beautiful piloteer Nettle, a nettle The new steam propeller packet Massachusetts, | sion of the order-book of Messrs. Hazard & Co., from which they undoubtedly will gain much information relative to the matter. But what is most alarming, is the fact that upon further en- quiry it was ascertained that six kegs of powder had been conveyed toa neighboring warehouse, which had been packed in barrels of coffee—two kegs ina barrel, and sent on board one of the Erie and Troy barges. This was also seized. The boatmen and agent were taken before the committee of the Com- mon Council, to give evidence in relation to the pla- ces where they have been in the habit of delivering powder. Great credit is due the Aldermen for their industry and perseverance and the skilfull manner in which they condueted this business. Wecan, however, inform the uninitiated that the practice of shipping powder thus packed in coffee 18 by no means a new method. It is, on the contrary, one of the most common and ancient practices. A merchant receives an order for a certain number of kegs for shipping—he ‘epplies to the agent of the manufacturers—the powder is sent to him and is im- mediately packed in barrels or boxes, directed to the consignee and shipped as ‘“* merchandize”—the Captains and owners of vessels perfectly understand the matter, and no questions are asked. We recol- lect a circumstance which came under our own ob- servation a short time since. A merchantin Front street was called on by a Southerner, who informed him he wished to purchase a certain quantity of powder for the Southern market. It was furnished the following day, when the Southerner di- rected that it should be marked as pow- der. The merchant remonstrated with him, assuring the scrupulous customer that the Captain of the ship would not receive it, and that it was unne- cessary. The Southerner, however, insisted, and the cases were accordingly marked and sent to the dock. The Captain, as predicted, refused to receive them. What was to be done? After some delay and dis- cussion the boxes were returned to the warehouse, where the objectionable word waserased—the name of the consignee substituted, and the same cases in less than an hour again sent on board and received as “merchandise.” This is a matter of daily occur- rence, and thus are the lives of the travelling commu" nity jeopardised. Most of our readers will remem- ber the explosion of a steamboat on the Mississippi river some years since, when it was suspected that powder had been received as freight, although the Captain insisted that not a keg was on board. It was afterwards ascertained that a large number of barrels supposed to contain coffee, but which in re- ality consisted of powder, had been stored in the im- mediate vicinity of the fires, and becoming ignited had spread death and destruction around. We hope this subject will be thoroughly investiga- ted,and seme speedy measures adopted to put an end to this iniquitous and dangerous practice. The blood of thousands who have been thus made the victims of a mean and contemptible spirit of avarice, calls loudly some public and general remonstrance. PREVALENCE OF INCENDIARISM.—The number and extent of the fires that have taken place this year— we may say within a few weeks—is a subject not only for grave reflection, but of astonishment to those who pass them in mental review. Such have been their frequency, their destructiveness, and the injury inflicted upon communities, that they will give a character to the year 1845 of a most unenviable na- ture, and such as we hope its successors will not copy after. Pittsburg, Matanzas, Quebec, and New York,{are so many sad mementos of devastation and destruction, of dread casualties, as hard to account for as to forget. It is a question with many whether they are pro- perly so termed. Strong doubts sexist as to their coming into the category of casualties, and in. deed the objection is not without foundation. To regard all these conflagrations as taking place by accident, one must assume that the half of the good people of the present generation have lost all their self possession and ordinary care and caution, for, with a reasonable exercise of these vulgar qualities, liability to visitation from fire, would be incompara- blyless than sad7experience daily teaches it to be here and elsewhere. One cannot help pausing to ask are men and women less sober, less rational? Have they less common sense and prudence than former- ly? Is human nature degenerating toa level with the lower animals, and lower, in not retaining ability to take care of and provide against and avoid dan- ger. It can hardly be. There must be more than acci- dent in all these fires, hurricanes of destruction and explosions. Ana yet it is not easily that the mind entertains these suspicions. Dishonesty, vice, and wrecklessness do unhappily abound in this city, but what a flagrant and abandoned degree of criminah- ty must prevail in society, if it can produce ready instruments of entailing wholesale misery on unof fending communities. The footpad can revel in his spoils—the assassin may have a piea in the wild jus. tice of revenge—bad men are rarely, in any case, to- tallybereft ofsome pretext to offer in extenuationwhen arraigned for their acts; but the utmost ingenuity can say nothing to charge or account for the malice of the incendiary. And yet there isno denying it— | there have been incendiaries—such miracles of vil- lany have been detected, and punished, and exposed before an amazed public, too clearly even for the conscientious scruples of the foes of capital punish- ment to doubt and cavil as is their custom. It is hard to come to any definite conclusion as to the cause of the various fires we have adverted to. Regarding them as accidental, involes the assump- tion of beastly stupidity ; a belief in their being pro- duced by design implies the admission of a degree of ferocious wickedness as existing in society, such as would be repudiated as not even plausible in a ro- mance. At present the matter is involved in a sort of mystery; and after all, the simple Canadians,who fancied they saw the destroying angel hovering over the devoted suburbs of Quebec, may be pardoned | the superstition in consideration of the gloom and mystery in which the real cause of this, as well as | all the recent calamities of a similar kind, are yet | enveloped. Annrvat or Packets.—Four fine packets, the Uti- ca, Henry Clay, St, James, and St. Patrick, arrived yesterday. Fortirication ov rae Pexonscor River.—We understand that Lieutenant Stevens, engaged in erecting a fortification on the Penobscot at Bucksport Narrows, received orders a short time since to erect two batteries at that place with all possible despatch. He immediately employed a large crow, and has kept them ‘or any racing with her, is offered sale, See adver- ‘usement, potively employed, so that in the course of two or three weeks he willbe able to mount forty. | point —Bangor Courier, July di atl oo yp Asrounpine Discosures—A NEw Guxpown! Common Councit.—Both Boards will meet this evening ; and we trust before they take a recess, that they will do something to abate the many nui- sances we have repeatedly called their attention to. Will no well-disposed member of the Board make an effort to introduce an ordinance to improve the paving of the streets and thoroughfares? The opening of Canal street to the Bowery has been frequently spoken of, as a sub- ject worthy of the serious consideration of our worthy fathers in the Corporation. Ornament- ing the Park fountain, a railroad in Broadway, and varicus other improvements, have been suggested from time to time ;} but the minds of the wor- thy members are so innoculated with politics, and place-making, and sharing the paltry spoils of office, teat nothing substantial has been done since they got into office. Unfortunately for our citizens, the history of one Common Council may be considered the stereotyped history of all. No matter whether Whig, Demoerat, or Native, the same dull routine of business consumes one half their time. From May until May, no sooner does one party get into office, than nearly the entire term of incum- bency is taken up in filling some paltry place, and nothing is done to benéfit the public. The poor in- dustrious classes, who have all been thrown upon the world, and deprived by the ‘* Natives” of their means of existence, in carrying on some trifling industry in Chatham Square. without paying taxes or rent, did look forward with some confidence to the present Corporation, to be reinstated in their business ; but the sweet promises of the present members of the Board have all been broken. Those zealous opponents to “abuse uf power” by the “ Natives,” whose speeches were loud in condemnation of the latter party, for de- priving the poor foreigner and adopted citizen of the privilege of selling fruit in this vicinity, still without paying taxes or rent,have shut their eyes and closed their ears, and are deaf to the entreaties of the many poor people who now call upon them in vain. Such paltry chicanery is discreditable to any | party. When Alderman Charlick was demolishine his opponents in the late Board, one of his most popular arguments was this very matter we recur to, | The poor industrious foreigner was to be driven from | the honest paths of industry, and deprived of the means of subsistence by honest industry in Chatham | square, only to become a burden upon the city, by eventually going into the Alms House ; and all be- cause they will not pay rentas other people do. This was an unwise course, and would serve as a means not only of increasing but creating pauperism; and now that this party has been in office over three | months, the same poor foreigner 1s deprived of | the poor privilege of selling, as formerly,in Chatham square, and the ‘ Native” ordinance is still in exist- | ence. The fact is the present Corporation, in as far as acts are in question, may be deemed more native than the “natives” themselves. The game pro- scriptive policy that was the leading feature of their legislation while in office, has been allowed to re-| main a law upon the statute book, much to the dis- satisfaction of the great bulk of the democratic party, who do not conceal their chagrin and disappoint- ment about it. The apple-women themselves have just as strong a terror of the present Corporation as they had of Mayor Harperand the “‘ natives,” whose hospitality certainly surpassed that of the present Board, as they generously allowed the people to re- gale themselves at the Park fountain, with iced wa- ter, in the memorable ‘tin sauce-pans,” on the 4th of July, 1844. There isa fair field for some well- disposed member in the board to render some prac- tical service to the community, and untrammelled by party considerations; there are in the present board several active and intelligent members, who are perfectly capable of carrying out the suggestions offered, for the benefit of the great bulk of our citi- ens, especially those who block up the streets with apple carts, tax and rent free. We could, indeed, point at some two or three unaspiring young members in the board, who have both capacity and ability to do some service to the community, and though party men, true to the letter to their principles, may not he considered blind partizans. We trust that sométhtug will be done to carry out the improvements suggested, and that the poor industrious people who made formerly a living in Chatham square, will be restored their privileges of not paytng their taxes, by those who were loud- est to clamor against their being deprived ef them by the “natives” while in office. Tue Porice Derartment—A Suacestion ror tHe Mayor.—We hear loud and frequent com- plaints aboutsome of the new policemen. It is said that many of them are exceedingly illiterate, ineffi- cient—and worse than all, insolent in their language and behavior. If this is the case, it should be cor” rected at once—and we hope the present able Chief will look into the matter. Many of them have never held an office betore, and now dressed, for the mo- ment, in “little brief anthority,” seem inclined to assert their dignity and show their activity, by an- noying the harmless and inoffensive. The Chief of Police has lately sent,us a little book containing the “ Rules and regulations for the general government of the day and night police.” The sentiments Openine ov THE New Pavition on Coney Ist- anp.—Granp Musrer—C ams in Great Request. —A few days since there was a general invitation igsued to the members of the Common Councils oj this city and Brooklyn, the members of the press, ind others, to view the opening of the Grand Pavi- ion on Coney Island. It wasanneunced the steamer {olas, would be in readiness at No. 1 pier East river it 5 o’clock on Saturday, to convey the invite guests to the Isle of Clams. Shortly after this hour, ibout one hundred guests were assembled on board, ind about half an hour afterwards they set forth This is a most capacious affair, some ninety-five feet in circumference, by about fifty-five in length, and forty high, having four ventilators in the roof, ind hung with some twelve or fifteen lights around. A most glorious place in warm weather for every thing that is comfortable—clams in particular. Every thing went off with the greatest good humor, and they reached Fort Hamilton in about an hour, where the forces on board were strengthened by some fifty or sixty additional, among whom were some military characters of fame and repute, whether for an ‘attack on the island, or clams, the result only could tell. The party then proceeded to their desti- nation, which they shortly afterwards reached , and a long line was formed from the new pier, pro- jecting into the sea, to the capacious tent or pavilion "erected at abouta quarter of a mile distant. Here the party was received by the worthy host, Alonzo Reed, in proper style ; a band of music, on their approach, striking up ‘ Hail Columbia.” The poor host’s arms must have suffered severely. We ex- pected nothing else but he and his aid, Capt. Beilby, the projector of the pier, would have at least suffered the loss of their right arms on the occasion, but we were afterwards happy to find they were left. The liberality of the host was here displayed fully. At the very comniencement he did not debar his guests of retreshments of every descript‘on, but threw his bar open to their demands. Apa aaore pe for some time amused themselves examining the ground and the preparations made for theirentertainment. The great clam bakeries drew forth their admiration ; nor were the great boilers full of fish and clam chowder without admirers. After this there was a fierce attack made upon sundry large dishes of ready opened oysters, which were soon driven out of sight. This ordeal having been ons through, some pieces of music were given 'Y the band, and the not light fantastic toe was displayed to some extent. It was truly amusing to see a grave, sedate alderman ef New York, and the sprightly sporting characters of Long Island, and a host of others, exercising themselves together in the mazy waltz, and anon, in the gay quadrille. This was enjoyed for some time, when the word was given for an attack on the substantials, and a regular rush was made for the tables. Mayor Talmage, of Brooklyn, headed one, and Alderman Benson, of New York, took the presidency of the other. Each table was well stored with all the necessary articles requisite for enjoyment—clams in every possible style. There never was heard suc! a heavy discharge of champagne artillery the mo- ment the two presiding officers took their seats—as asalute, doubtless—which was done ample justice to by those present in swallowing the charges. Ina short time afterwards, before those who went to eat clams’could get their bellies full,the toastswere given. The first was, “Our worthy host, Alonzo Keed ; long life and success to him,” was given with all due honors. Mr. Reed, in a neat brief address, thanked | those present for the honor they had done him, and said he wasgreatly obliged to the Common Council | of New Yor! and the authorities of Brooklyn, for | the very handsome patronage he received from them. They were ever ready to patronize merit and indus- try, wherever it was displayed. In conclusion, he begged to propose, ‘Success and prosperity to New York and Brooklyn.” Drank with taree PE more, the band playing ‘‘Yankee Doodle.” Mayor noel of Brooklyn, responded to the fore- going, and said that Brooklyn could not but prosper; what with New York on one hand, and Coney Island and Gov. Davis on the other, their success was certain (Here there was a leud call made for “ more clams,” which sat those present in a.roar of laughter, and which interrupted the ld oe Ph speech fora short time.”) In conclusion, he proposed the health of tie Mayor and Corporation of New York. (‘More clams,” and cheers.”) Ap. Benson said, that as one of the most ancient members of the Corporation of New York, itever gave him the greatest pleasure to hear their praise sounded abroad. He had not words to express his feelings on this occasion, (‘‘more clams,”) but from the very bottom of his heart, he felt proud to meet so many old friends, and familiar and happy faces within the territory of Gov. Davis, together with so many from the sister city of Brooklyn, (Cheers.) If there was one spot on earth he idolized, it was—(‘‘more clams”) is native city,{New York. Inher name, andfon,behalf‘of the © that city, he returned his most heartfelt thanks. cheering.) The next toast was, “Success to New Jersey,” which was responded to by E.R. B. Wricut, Esq., of New Jersey—He said that what with Gov. Davis and his territory on their side to rotect and support them—(‘‘more clams”) that Fen interruption of that_ gentleman.—(Laughter. example of Brooklyn before them, the energy and enter- prize of the New Yorkers to imitate, New Jersey must and would succeed. Although he w: resident of New Jersey, he took as [Sere an interest in the welfare and good government of the city of the empire State. (Cheers.) Of their worthy host he would say only a few words—a specimen of his hospitality was before them— (‘more clam: s, in something§more than clams, aud itspoke for itself. He wished him every success, and hoped he would ever possess the patronage and support of New York, Brooklyn, New Jersey. (Cheers.) Ald, Benson then gave asa sentiment—“Our country; whether for good or for evil—our country.” Drank up- standing, with three times three, the band playing “Yan- kee Doodle.” : : Several other toasts and sentiments were given and responded to by different parties, for about an hour, when Mr. Wright was called upon for a song. That gentleman having favored the cera ene nae one or two beautiful airs, the party apparently highly delighted with their entertainment, filed off three deep towards the steam packet which was in atten- dance. The vessel staid at Fort Hamilton on her | (Great therein expressed we cordially subscribe to, and beg leave to refer to the fifth section, which reads as follows :— “ Members of the department must be ful to the public, aud upon all occ: 8 execute their duty with good temper and discretion. No qualification is more indispensable to a policeman than a perfect com- vil and respect- return home, where most of the party went on shore and partook of other refreshments, and shortly after returned to the boat, which proceeded on its home- ward track. The song and dance was well kept up throughout the trip, Mr. Wright and others contri- buting much to the former, while the very excellent band engaged by the worthy host for the purpose, materially assisted the other. All was ipod humor mand of temper; a manly forbearance under provocation, | and enjoyment throughout, and all were loud in and a temperate though firm deportment, will ensure | praise of the whole affuir. Seldom has there been him support in the discharge of his duty ; while violence | a pleasanter trip enjoyed by any one on board. The and indiscreet altercation will destroy his individual in- | hoat reached her destination a few minutes before fluence, and may draw down public odium on the de- eleven o'clock. bars , ‘ Governor Davis was not of the party, nor was he Now, in order that detection and punishmentmay | on his territory, as far as we could ascertain; this immediately follow the disobedience of these ex-| caused some surprise and enquiry, as it was thought cellent maxims, we would respectfully suggest for the consideration of his Honor the Mayor, that every policeman, in addition to the “star,” should be regularly numbered, and the number worn in some conspicous place, so that any person hereafter arrested without cause, may easily find out the name of the policeman who arrested him.— In case of any gross dereliction of duty, the numbers will also ensure detection, and thus benefit the de- partment generally. We hope this suggestion will be attended to, for we are very certain the public will never be satisfied until it is adopted. Sporting Intelligence. Beacon Courst, Honoxen.—Three interestIng days of sport—the hurdle race for a match of $500, he was of late keeping a sharp look out since the threatened invasion of Gov. Tom Dorr. The Dorr party, or any other party, might have landed with impunity on Saturday, as far as his presence was concerned. As it was, the party that did land and took possession on this occasion, caused a most dreadful slaughter ofhis subjects, the clams. New Router to New Ortrans.—The completion of the Central Railroad, between Macon and Sa- vannah, has opened a new route for travellers from New Orleans to New York, which promises to become quite popular. The distance is one hundred and miles to,Savannah. The journey by stages shorter than on thy old line by the way of Augusta, and for this reason may gain the preference with the public Every arrangement is made for the accommodation of travellers. yan adaptation of the several stage, rail- road and steamboat schedules, an uninterrupted com. munication along the entire route is maintained, and all loss of time by detention is avoided. It is gratifying to as the progress of internal improvements in Geor- An enterprising spirit is evinced by her citizens is fast realizing great results. The city of Savan nah is already the focus of a line of railroads that Ree far into the interior, developing resources hitherto locked up and unknown. and bringing the back settle ments into connexion with the seaboard, The prosecu: tion of these works is still going on with energy. ere long, it is expected that by these means the navigi tion of the Western rivers will be united with the Atlan- tic Ocean. The extension of the railroad to Montgome ry, in Alabama, is all that is now wanting to complet: the connexion. When that link in the chain shall have been finished, then the whole distance from New Or- leans to New York may be travelled on steamboats anc steam ears. The effects of this vigorous and enterpr. between Hops and Livingston comes off to-day at 4 o’cl6ck ; also a foot hurdle race in which there are six entries, including George Seward and H. Hor- ton, to go one-fourth of a mile and leap twelve hur- dles. In the former Hops is the favorite at about five to four; Livingston may have the speed, but we doubt much whether he has the spring for the leaps Hops a day or two since made a leap of upwards of thirty-one feet, clearing a three feet six inch hurdle in fine style. Six to four is offered on Geo. Seward | sing system of improvement, in advancing the eom- in the quarter of a mile race. The latter will be Wave. OF Melita ton te oe eee looked to with some interest ; both pieces of sport will, no doubt, attract a pretty good crowd to witness them. They will be well worth seeing. Trorrinc, CampripGe —A purse given on the 24th of $100, mile heats, best three in five, in harness, came off'as above, for which the following four cele- brated horses started :— City Intelligence. Finr.—Between six and seven o'clock yesterday even- ing. # fire broke out in the trunk makers shop belonginy to Mr. Nathan B. Norton, in Chrystie street, between (rand and Hester streets, which burned a quantity timber and nearlyall the shop,and in a short time got con- nected with three or four frame buildings attached, which had the roofs completely burned off, and some damage Gen Dunham b. g. Moscow. a done to furniture, beds, &e., before ‘the fury of the fire Pte to pee 222 cond be checked. “Dector’ Withelm's howre, No. 8 J. Whelpley b. g: Daniel Webster... 8 3 3 was damaged in the rear by fire, and tho inside consi R. Titus 8. g. Plumb Bob. . gan tyt 4.4 derably by water. The origin of the fire was the care TimOyes eee eevee eves ves RMB DAL 2:45, lossness of an old woman lighting a furnace, in + The winner was rode by Hiram Woodruff, We | «mall building attached to the Trunk makers establish, are ind to perceive his successful debut in his new locality. The sporting circle of this neigborhood will miss Hiram, ment, having allowed some sparks to get connected wit! the wood an shayings, An old gentleman, whose name we learned was Douglass, father to one of our city de puty sheriffs, got into the building while on fire, an when a short time inside,became #0 confused in the grea smoke, which was every where bursting through the loors, lofts and windows, that he could not find his way sit again, when, he having but one resource left, threv Timedit in Hetween two beds, which were in t.e room Avornen Morper.~—An affray occurred at New Tope, Lincoln county, Mo , xhont the Sth instant, ir which J. W. Payne received a blow, or blows, upon the head, from a billet of woo ayne lingered’ under the ol ie ‘ are charged with the offence. Both have loft that nec. | Neard of the Renderer Tren, and had him conveye, tion of the countr; city. We derive it. Thi Fielder is said to have come to thir bi facts from a letter urging his arré the second brother who has been kil- led at the same place withina year, The dlepute hed ite origin in some old dificulty,.— St. Lowie Paper, out quite exhausted, but without further injury. The damage sustaized will not amount to more than avout $1,000. None of the buildings were insured, Tho fire com ote with their usual alacrity, were at bend jna ie, Theatricals. Park Tuearre.—The last representation of La Twive, an opera which may be considered one of the nest musical compositions, is to be given to-night. {thas been already represented three times in this sity, and was attended by large and fashionable au- liences. This does not surprise us, for, to many freat musical beauties, this opera adds very great wenic effect, and the splendor of the dresses has vontributed somewhat to the delight of the public.— Moreover, the characters are delineated by artists of superior talent, who, from their first appearance in his city, have captivated the admiration of their hearers, Their names are familiar to the public, Wille. Calvé, Messrs. Arnaud, Cavuriot, Douvry, and Garry, are sufficient to draw a large auditory. Mueh having been said about the talent exhibited by these artists, in this opera, we will engage those of our readers who have not had yet an opportunity of hearing them in La Juive, to call this evening at the Park and judge for themselves. Niwvo’s Garpen.—The very popular comedian, Mr. Henry Placide, is engaged at this establishment for four nights only, and will commence his short engagement this evening in his celebrated character of “Grandfather Whitehead,” for a correct persona- tion of which he has become so distinguished. We are unacquainted with any other artist so qualified as Mr. Placide to fill the Saloon nightly, as it has been the last fortnight, during the engagement of Mrs. Mowatt. Mr. Placide’s performance’to-night is of ahighly intellectual character, abounding in original points and interesting situations. The Acro- bat Family, who have returned from a successful trip to Philadelphia, repeat their extraordinary tour- villons and feats of strength. The vaudeville of “He’s not a Miss,” which was so capitally acted the first night of its representation, is to conclude the performances. Castries Garpen.—This delightful resort still con- inues to be well attended, and crowds repair there every evening to rest themselves from their daily la- bors by a few hours of rational enjoyment. Togood music and good dancing, this place adds the advan- tage of being one of the coolest in town, which, to the lovers of comfort as well as pleasure, isan in- ducement of no small consideration in these warm days. Tateie Garpen.—To-night, Mr. De la Ree, the industrious manager and lessee of this splendid garden has a complimentary benefit. To the good administration and singing of this gentleman the garden is much indebted for its success, and the public for a good series of choice entertainments, which have been nightly offered to them at this fine place. The Dill for the occasion 1s such as to leave nothing to desire. Call and see. Police Intelligence. Potice Orrice, Sunday, July 27.2 Gentlemon in Difficulty— Great’ Robbery. — Abraham Porter, a young ‘entleman from Hartford, Conn., stopping at Lovejoy’s lotel, was strolling up Broadway one lovely moonlight evening last week, when he was accosted, at the corner of Park Place and Broadway, by a most bewitching dam- sel of sweet seventeen, whose dark, lustrous eyes, and low silvery tones, so completely fascinated him that he accompanied her and her f:end, Miss Elizabeth Lang, to their residence, corner of West Broadway and Anthon: street. The lady gave him her name as Miss Elizabet Thompson, and invited him to enter. He had not been ensconced in the snug parlor but a short time, whena violent knocking was heard at the door. ‘“ Good hea- ven !” exclaimed the lady, what shall | do—where will ou go to—l’m ruined—there’s my husband come— Bin ruined—what shall I do? What shall! do? said the gentleman. Go out the back way, said the lady; and ac- cordingly the gentleman suddenly became among the missing. Ha, ha, ha, laughed the lady loudly and merri- ly, as he the fence—ha, ha, ha, chimed in her friend in the entry. The de imed Mr. Porterin the street. What has become of my money ? $500 in bills on the Chemical Bank, $26 in gold, and smaller notes —yes, it was all gone; he had been robbed. So he came to the Police office and made his complaint, and the ladies were arrested and committed. Deatu or aN ALLEGED Parricime—CircumsTan- ‘tia. Evinence.—About seven years ago a man named Stewart, accompanied by his son, then a young man, left his home in Dorchester, Maryland forthe west, where he intended settling. They passed through Balti- more, and in the neighborhood of that city the body of the father was found shortly after, in an open field. “He had been shot, and his skull was cut and broken with a sharp heavy instrument. Suspicion at last fell upon the son as the murderer. By the will of his father he was made sole heir. It was proved that he had purchased a hatchet in Baltimore; that he atterwards sold the hatchet ot an auction store in that city; that it had blood-stains upon it; that his pantaloons were stained with blood; that the watch of his father was found in the street, ov which he was taken to be examined, aud that in his trunk were found two large pistols, one of them discharged, and the ball of the other, when extracted, was found to ba of exactly the same weight with the one taken from the body of his father. All these circumstances strongly impressed the public mind with the belief that he was the murderer of his father. But the crime was one of such awful dye,that the jury hesitated to convict him on mere- ly circumstantial evidence, however strong, and so rene dared a verdict of murder in the second degree. The verdict was recorded, and sentence, to the full term al- lowed by law, imposed on the prisoner—eighteen years in the penitentiary. His health had been failing for two years, and last Saturday he having previously par- taken of the communion. His last words were that he was innocent of the death of his father, that he had no hand in it, and was altogether ignorant of every thing re- lating to it. ‘This is a mostextraordinary case. ‘The pri- soner previous to death had sought religious instruction, and seemed to be Sree ort pd impressed with the greattruths of religion. With his [ast feeble breath, after participating in the most solema religious observance, when standing, as he knew, on the very brink ef that eternity. re no lie could avail him—where he must anawer fo: his acts and words, and where he could no more be affected by the good or ili opinion of his fellow- men, he most solemnly protested his innocence. Against his protestation is to be placed a chain of circumstantial evidence, omplete and conclusive as was ever made out, establishing his guilt beyond all doubt in the minds of the Court—that expressed its surprise at the verdict of the jury—and of all who heard the trial. What shall we believe? Was he guilty or not? He who knoweth all things can alone say. ‘The whole is an awful tragedy.— Buffalo Adv., July 25. Movements of Travellers. Although Sundays in i general, suspend the accession, of fravelleng et yesterday was a manifest evception,the hing more than their usual complement on that day. ‘There are at the Amenican—C, C. Tucker, Princeton; Philad ; HG. Dalton, Boston; J. Low hh Charles Maniquat “ne: Col. Cross, U.8. Au; 3 H Delaware; Warner, Philad ; -4°R. Bi L. New, N. 0O.; Charles Jaffron, do; Solo- mon Hillen, Baltimore; W. fe B. Sumner, do; Dr. Webster, do: Stephens, N. U.; Dr. Forbes, Western; W. Bolton, Toronto ; 8. O. Baker, St. Louis; W Louis Navie Ker Bedfo: R.D. Capt. Matthews, Great T. Raymond, Baltimore; W. R. Thompson, St. Louis; C. rst, Boston; J. D. Williams, Memphis, Mr. Archer, Me Col. E. C, Watmough, Philadelphia; Mr. Me- ‘anaca, Regeli, Aln; Jno. Worcester W.R, Jones, Chas. Oatsford, Philadelphia; Chas Fish, Monticello; Col Ruddack, Chas, B, Butler, W.R, Hayes, Barbadoes; J. B. Willard, Mass, Franxtin—T, Andie, N.O.; J. A. Varney, Charleston; Boston; J. A. Porter, Conn.; &:, R. Phelps, Albany; G. Lansing, sld.; J. Parden, N.O. Dwight, N: Boston; Ed. Black, St. John ino. Barrett, East Grome—J. inslow Allen, ;.R. J. Kennedy, Ire.and; ambridge, Mass. T. 0. Gall, Amsterdam; Capt. Liot, Eng- Mr. R.ynol P. Fox, edar Keys; J. Hicksher, *ariv. Howann—Jos. Morrison, Toronto; W.Howard, Balti- nore; Robt, Williams, N. C,; Goodhue Anderson, Balti- ; J. Richardson, Oswego; Wiggins and Myers, ; Jones and Pratt, Worcester; Jno. H. Rogers, B H. Barker, Ala; W. Carroll, Philadelphia; Pope, Perkins, Gibson, Dennison, Cushman and nembers of the Boston Municipal Corporat Josch, Boston; Anthony and Levy, do.; Jno. Louis; Blake aud Styles, Richmond; R.'H Coleyer, Mr. Belcher, England, The Treasnrer of the Fire Department J, with much pleasure, acknowledges the receipt of one id dotlars. an i Salece ~ mh the Widow and Orphan Fund of the depsitme ; a JOHN 8, GIL! rofthe Fire Departme it Fun the department tenders his vox, Esq, to The Trersurer in re thanks te the di table fund, es} ud Fe srless act vity of epartme tat the disaste of the 19th instant, York, July 2th, 145, tna Insuranee C pony of Hartford. The Directors of this Peny have always seed upon Ne of seattering their risk #0 that in case of a ‘ire, their ability to pay would not. be imjmired + hener rering to this princicle wa busi 15 yeors, while any other Companies have been unable to pay their losses and ny wound ap, this Its. Wy the great fire full and hee mpany have again the please Inmored i with the red to wie business as heretofore.) “Het New York, July 2, oie evar a AZARD a Office 8 Wall st-,corner ot Water All Philadelphia Subscriptions to the DP must be paid te the onLY auTHoRizED. Agents, Zie 3 er, Building, Third street, near C hestiiut = ns—7h cents.a month, including the Sunday paper; or 65 ithout it; delivered free of charge in any part of Phitee ingle copies formle ax ahove. daily, at 1 ovclockes Is. The Weerkry Henaie m «—Price 6° Bt ye “nilade pin 7 Alithe 1 is ong i ct tae he ith the exception of one paper, the ferald” ws much, perhaps, in Phitadelyayin, sa ny per pevnicale 80d v siglo ae fans ry Saturday morn. ‘ered in any part of appear in