The New York Herald Newspaper, August 9, 1845, Page 2

NeW YORK HERALD. Whe Hiusirated Weekly. The Weekly Herald will be issued at 8 o’elock this morning. {t will be beautifully illustrated with a ball room xcene at a fashionable watering place, and a scene fron: Les Huguenots, a magnificent opera to be produced next Monday evening at the Park. it may also contain the news by the Monster steamer Single copies, in or out of wrappers, sixpence each. ‘The Steamship Great Britain. This leviathan of the deep is expected to arrive to-day. Letters received by the last mail from England, from Captain Hoskens, and others con- nected with her, state that she would positively sail on the 26th ult., and that she might not be expected o* this port before the 9th insta t, to-day. There 1s no trath whatever in the report that she will visit Boston ere she returns to England. Our Relations with » o— WIL there, be War or Not ? ‘This question is still propounded in various quar- ters of the country, in many of the public journals, and also appears to be a subjeet of cogitation at Washington, if we may judge trom the But nothing positive or satisfactory seems as yet to be developed in Mexico, or elsewhere, as to the pre- sent state of the matter, We are in doubt whether England will venture to encourage Mexico to make war on the United States for ‘Texas, or whether France will at all embroil herself in the premises Without the assistance of some foreign government, however, and the stimuli administered by foreign powers, it is very evident that Mexico herself, un- “organ.?— for tis, in this country, there is no prescribed or exelusive form of worship, And here, permit me to remark, that it is a subject of deep and abiding mo! mn, to witness the nsions (daily increasing) between the children of a common Father, the servants of a common Master, the votaries of an all-high God, who Loy his infinite mercy, revealed to usa plan of salvation,through the mediation of a blessed Redeemer. How monstrous, then, is it, that the children of a common Father, the ser vants of acommon Master, the votaries of an all-high God, should wage against each other a war of extermi- nation. Church is arrayed against Church, Christian against Christian. ‘When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war.” How much more shameful and ceadly the conflict, when brother meets brother in the war of opinion. Above all things, let us be careful not to War with our brethren for success, or pride of opinion. ‘Though we may succeed in the strife, the opinions of the vanquished are unchanged. Tis indeed a victory better Jost than won, 1am exceeding epistolary limits, and will, therefore, conclude with my best wishes for yourself, your church, and our mutual friends. ours, truly, B. T. Ancnen. Colonel Josern Hawssroven. These views are sound and practical. The result of any belligerent action on the part of Mexico, would be the conversion of the United States into one vast camp for the conquest ,of Mexico, Califor. nia, and the whole southern portion of the conti- nent. The event would be hailed with joy by thou- sands and thousands of the youth and energy of the land; and armies of ten, twenty, thirty thousand men, could be assembled to flash the sword of vic tory to the remotest boundaries of Mexico. Then, indeed, would speedily be realized, the prophetic announcement of the poet about revelling in the halls of the Montezumas. In such a case, the interposi tion of England would be but as a feather. No- thing could prevent the people of the United States from accomplishing the deliverance of the misera- ble and semi-barbarian masses in Mexico, and the subjugation of that vast territory to the free institu- tions of this republic. Priiosoriy IN A Passton.—The philosophers of less entirely bereft of common sense and reason’ will never attempt to recover a province such as Texas, from the United States, when she was utterly usable to regain it when it singly and alone, achieved and maintained its independence. If Mexico was unable to conquer Texas when it stood alone, her chances of success are certainly not im- proved when that gallant State has obtained the al- lance of twenty-six States, each more powerful and belligerent than the original province about which the dispute arose. It, however, Mexico should, contrary to all rea- sonable anticipations, venture to create a war out of the annexation question, or adopt belligerent mea- sures calculated to injure the commerce, interests, or citizens of this country,we are persuaded thata flame would be at once kindled throughott the UnitedStates which would never be quenched until the whole of Mexico had beea subdued from sea to sea, and from the Rio Grande to the remotest southern boundary of that republic. This appears to be a sentiment pervading not only Texas, but many parts of this country ; and in furtherance of this view, we have been permitted to publish a copy of a letter recently addressea by the Hon. B. T. Archer, one of the fa- thers of the Texas Revolution, to a distinguished friend of his in Texas. Here is the interesting and important despatch :— New Yorn, July 25, 1845. Mr Dear Fr ; Your favor of May 26th, was this morning received, communicating the pleasing intelligence that yourself, family and neighbors are all well; and that our country is looking with anxious eyes to a prompt and certain re- demption from her former embarrassments and suffer- ‘This is a consummation deligittful to the people of as; and hailed by our brethren of the north with an asm worthy their noble souls Permit me to assure you, that we have not properly appreciated the feelings of our northern fellow citizens, taken in the aggregate. We have taken up the impres- sion that they had imbibed a sectional prejudice to us and our institutions. In this we have been most egre- giously mistaken. The people of the north are sound, and worthy patriots; and we have been led into this mis- take by the political b asphemy of their would-be dema- gogues; for whom they feel a contempt as sovereign as our own. My opportunities of judging have been most ample. 1 have been associated with them in crowded hotels, steam boats and public meetings, and my soul has been delight- ed with the kindly feeling almost universally entertain- ed for their southern brethren. The idea of adissolution of this Union is too preposterous for serious thought. In- telligence is too generally disseminated among the peo- ple im all sections to warrant sucha belief. They feel the strength resulting from their union, and have a lau- dable pride in their power. Not that itis to be exercised tothe injury of others, but that it gives security at home. Our country presents to the world a picture never be- fore presented to human view. We have a multitude of governments within a government, all acting harmoni- ously within their respec sheres. Though govern- ed by limited human wisdom, their harmony would well compare with the planetary system; for they cannot, without some great political ‘convulsion, jostle each other in their proper sphe tual portion of mankind, derstood : which is, that n physics, as the base is extended, ersion of the superstructure is lessen- ed. dly extending our base; every new State adds strength to our political edifice; as a new and strong link connected to the upper end of a pendent chain gives strength and security to all below. It is vain to believe for a moment, that barbarism can much longer exist on this continent. The moral, intel- jectual, and physical supremacy of the people of the Uni- ted States of the north, will as a mountain torrent, an overwhelming avalanche, a resistless tornado, sweep be- fore their influence the bar! m by which the nine- teenth century has been disgrs ed." Specifications against semi-barbarian Mexico, are now unnecessary. The world is in possession of the facts connected with her reckless violation of all the laws prescribed for the conduct of civilized belligerents. It is enough for our purpose, that Texas is redeemed, and that Mexico may tremble. e fact need not be longer disguised, that ‘we, the people of the United States, must hold, and go- vern, under free and harmonious institutions, the conti- nent we inhabit The tree of liberty, planted by the hands of our revo- lntionary fathers, and fertilized by their blood, will ex- tend its branches and dispense its fruits throughout the continent in which they gave it root. The time has arri- ved when we their sons, should proclaim to the civilized world, that a temple dedicated to the CGioddess of Liberty has been by our fathers reared in this lan it sacred; that its foundations are firm; the ed tic: the portals guarded by invincibles; and the ively seated on her throne, hurling defia h of the congregated world. This is no vain boast- We have a population of twenty millions, with the in morals, as well the danger of s i. ft means of sustaining twenty times that number. The great balance wheel in our machine of government, can work one hundred independent sovereignties as easily and as harmoniously as it is now working twenty-eight The operation is simple, and well understood by all who have witnessed its action; full confidence in its power is folt by all If Mexico is ever to be emancipated from bigotry and consequent slavery, it will be by attaching herself ia the character of sovereign States to this great federation.— Our government is well established and suflicien’ stroag to ensure to all its members (however numerous they may be) the enjoyment of peace, the blessings of liberty. Mexico under her present organiz doomed to eternal midnight darkness. She has n in herself the constituents of mption, United with us, the shackles by which sh been bound burst from around her, and she would ferred from midnight darkness, to the bright 4 rays ofamid-day sun. She is clearly within th of redemption—a friendly and strong hand extended to her now, could raise her from the depth of degradati in which she is plunged ; christian charity and bi Jove should prompt us to the resene z 1 aware of plausible objec Mexican to an equal part ofour happy and free institutions, ‘Che first that presents itself i hey are unworthy associates , the second, shat they would be unproductive members of our family ‘That they are at present unworthy our association, we are willing to concede. But give tu them the security of our institutions, (peace and liberty) and they would soon be worthy brothers. is acreature of his character formed in a very great degre of government under which “he is reared habit,association the admission of ion inthe blessings Education, nd government, give the mould to hu- man character. “his dogma is incontrovertible. ‘The character of the Anglo-American people demonstrates the fact. Look to the rapidity of their mareh from infan- cy to gigantic manhood—look through the vista, (it is open to view) and see what one half century will make them, (judging the future by the past)—refined in all the arts of the age in which we live—with a government securing to us political and, religions liberty—untr rm melied in act and thought—with capacity to in prove, stimulated by the rewards awarded to ta [ what eminence may we not aspire ?—and to whatever point of elevation we muy attain? . not, by christian charity and "brotherly love, the present degenerate suns of Mexico to ourown level, |, for one, think we can, and would most willingly hazard the experiment. The second ob- Jection, that they would be unproductive members of this family of States,is a subject of wild speculation; too vast indeed, for epistolary limits. This subject we will discuss when we meet, and have full leisure to do it jus. tice. One single remark only.-Relieve the people of Mexico from the Roman Catholic yoke, under which suffering; give to them liberty of conscience, ep Ye expected. You will not understand me, however, as designing to cast censure or odium on the Catholic Church, Far be it from my feelings or purpose to reflect invidiously on any association of christian teen The Catholic Church, in common with all other " churches, has my profound respect. ociation of christian worshippers 38 of appellations, by which they ma . or the forms of Worship by each adopted, have charity enough to believe that they are all meek and bumble followers of our blessed Redeemer, design ing to serve him according to the dictates of their best judgments. You now understand me as objecting to no Christian Church, Although we are not members of the same chureh, | trust we are both christian men; and therefor desire to be distinctly understood,as entering my sole protest against an established form of worship, without regard to the Church devising such privilege, | Luckily the Tribune shouldn’t get into a passion and call names. It is exceedingly inconsistent with the sub- lime principles which they profess, to uge the same jow and vulgar language which the unenlightened multitude around them, whom they desire to con- vert into philosophers, are in the habit of uttering ‘The exposition of the doctrines, purposes and pro- jects of the Fourierite and philosophic movement Jed by the Tvibune and its co-organs throughout the country, which we felt called upon to make the oth- er day, has, we are sorry to say, excited the philo_ sophers who control its columns to use some very bad words—suh as “cant,” ‘villany,” and other expressions very naughty indeed, when coming from the lips of such distinguished reformers and philosophers. All this, however, is only what we had reason to expect, looking back on that interest, ing portion of history which records the atrocities and violence of the French revolution. In that dark era which ushered in the French re- volution,we find the philosophers getting into a vio- lent passion whenever the tendency of their prin- ciples and teachings to revolution and bloodshed was pointed out. Just so with the philosophers of the Tribune. When we faithfully point out the ruin- ous tendency of their doctrines and views, and show how they aim at the destruction of all that is pure and lovely and of good report in the present state of society, they fly at once. into a rage—fume and bluster and abuse—calling us “villians,” and all that is bad. A more tyrannical, canting, twad. dling, ridiculous set of men, with the worst of tempers, than the so called philosophers of this or any other age never existed; and every fresh exhi- bition of their temper, only proves the general fact. Butthe philosophers of the T'ribwne do not only get angry, because we happened to expose the perni, cious and evil tendencies of their teachings, they also ridicule Christianity, and think that it has fallen into the hands of a sad championship, because commonsense happens to take hold of it in opposi- tion to the spurious philosophy of the day. All these ill-natured exhibitions of bad temper, will not pre. vent us from continuing the developments, which we were the first to begin in relation to the infidel philosophers of the present day, whose first organ was the Tribune, and who have now a variety of sub-organs throughout the country. We undertook, some two or three years ago, the work of exposing the character and tendencies of this movement, and the intelligent presses, of both political parties, throughout the country, are beginning to re-echo our words of admonition and alarm. We are thus encouraged to hope, that the time is not far distant when the great mass of this intelligent community will be thoroughly awakened to the dangerous cha- racter of amovement, which assails the whole sys- tem of religion, morals, and government under which we now exist in peace, prosperity, and order. For years, the T'ribwne, and its associate organs throughout the country, have been ringing the changes on the degradation of the laboring classes, thus sowing the seeds of discontent “and convulsion throughout the land, endeavoring to excite the poor against the rich, by false representations of the injustice of the latter, and characterizing the merchant, the capitalist, and all in easy circum- stances, as the plunderers of the poor. We have not the slightest doubt that a vast amount of the erime—incendiarism, burclaries, robberies and im- moralities of the age, have been produced by these constant endeavors to excite certain classes of the community against others. It was by precisely simi- lar attempts at exciting class against class, that the bloody and violent convulsions which marked the progress of the French revolution were produced in France, indeed, there were actual causes of an- tagonism between the few and the many. But in this country, there is not the slightest foundation for discontent amongst the mas: people. No | pan here find just s need here despond-—no cla cause of murmuring against the social system. Here industry reaps its fall reward. There is no excuse tor poverty in any man who is able to earn his bread. It is the greatest delusion in the world, in ny journal, or of men, to attempt to convince any reasonable mind, that there exists any serious amount of destitution in a land like this, sed with a soil of inexhaustible fertility, an inequalled climate, and a population so small n comparison the extent of territory. If th poor and destitute in the large cities, they have been made so, in most cases, by their own folly, indolence, or vice. In country where we see such men as John Jacob Astor, Stephen Whitney and others, springing up from the humblest rank in society to the possession of unbounded wealth, it is indeed the greatest folly to talk of the present state of society tending to gene- rate penury and want So also with respect to the question of slavery, which the philosophers of the Tritnene, and their associates throughout the north. ern States, are now endeavoring to kindle into a flame of discontent between certain sections of the country. A more base and revolutionary attempt than this was never made by any set of men. The condition of the colored races of the South is one which exeites any feeling but that of commisera- tion, ‘They are happy and well provided for. ‘Those who know their condition and possess intelligence and common sense, laugh at the ridiculous cant and ‘avings of the mock philanthropists who declaim about the horrors of slavery. Although the present administration of the gene- ral government has indirectly given its sanction to the pernicious, demoralizing, infidel and revolution- ary principles of the Tribune, by selecting it, contra’ ry to law, as one of their organs in this neighbor hood, yet we will not cease to denounce the disor- ganizing and damnable doctrines and teachings which are daily and weekly put forth in that jour nal. The public are now, we believe, awakening to asense of the danger with which religion, morals and good government are menaced in that quarter. ‘Two or three years since we first denounced this pernicious philosophy. We hope the time to crush it at once and forever has now arrived. set to ere are Lona Brancu.—It seems that an impression has gone abroad that there is no more accommodation for visitors at this fashionable resort, ‘This is quite a mistake, as there is still plenty of room at How- land's (formerly Barelay’s) Hotel, where the best of treatment will be met with. ‘Tax Custom Hotise.There ig a great deal of discontent amongst the democracy relative to the new Collector,because he won’t make any removals and appointments, to meet the wishes of the gentry who were so active in yetting up ward-meetings to oust the late Collector, Mr. Van Ness. Mr. Law- rence 13, it is said, immovable, in consequence ot private instructions from Mr. Seeretary Walker. Many think that Mr. Walker will not allow any changes to take place until he sees his way clear to the suecession, which may be many days hence. In the meantime there has been a good deal of conversation relative to the removal and restoration of Mathew L. Davis, and some very funny anec- dotes have been told about the business. It is said that the Collector sent a very polite note to Mr. Da_ vis, giving him notice to quit, but the shrewd “old gentleman in specs” suspecting something, never opened it. Some one out of doors meanwhile asked the old gentleman if he was going out of office, and he replied immediately with characteristic energy— “No, Sir—I’ll be d—d if I leave the Custom House so long as I live!” We understand also that during the regimé ot Mr. Curtis, a similar scene took place in the case of a son of the old gentleman, Mr. George R. Davis, whose retention of office was very offen- sive to the whigs. His removal was demanded by some of the whig committees, and accordingly the Collector sent him a note requesting his absence, but smelling a rat, the incumbent did not open the nete. Another was sent, and with the same result; and another and another, but Mr. Davis was not to be caught. Mr. Curtis was so amused at this ingenuity, that he finally ceased to trouble Mr. Davis, and he retained office in spite of the whig committees. The “old boy in specs,” as he is called, has played the same game, and with similar success. We have no doubt that he will verify his energetic assertion, and hold office till death, more potent than any Collector, dismisses him. 4 One thing is certain, at all events, and that is the unhappy demoeracy—the suffering democracy—the u fortunate democracy, are just as much troubled with Mr. Lawrence as they were with Mr. Van Ness. They are now beginning to talk very savagely against Mr. Walker, and appear to be just finding out who Mr. Polk ii Operation or tHE New Postage Law.—The annexed comparative statement of letters mailed in this city for the five principal cities in the Unien, exhibits the operation of the new postage law in this section. jUMBeR or Letters Mattep. From July ae 6th. From ia aac 6th. » Boston... soe By x Philadelphia 2,108 2,463, Baltimore. 696 09 New Orleans. 442 619 Albany... 903 1,829 Total. ..... 04. ++ 6,552 9,520 6,552 This great increase, in so short a space of time, has probably been caused in some measure by the usual revival of trade at this season of the year, but the low rates of postage have their full effects as wellas the increased business correspondence of the country, and the larger number of letters{show that the “cheap system” will eventually succeed. Our Crrcutation.—The Tribune of yesterday published an article, purporting to come from a correspondent, and affecting to discern a wonderful discrepancy in the statements relative to our circu- lation. The simple fact is, however, that there is no discrepancy fat all. Our highest daily circulation is about aixteen thousand, and that in combinatioa with our weekly!and extras makes an aggregate of 40,000, as stated by us, and we will venture to say that it is the highest circulation of any journal of the same class in this or any other coun- try. It is true there isa small penny paper which claims 40,000 daily, but the thing is impossible, and we know from undoubted data that it does not print over 25,000 daily. As tothe 7'ribune itself, although it has been ranked as second in point of circulation in this city, that is a palpable lie, and no one knows it better than the aforesaid functionary, who has the evidence before him. Granp Miuirary Excursion anp ENcaapMENT.— On ‘Tuesday next there will be a military encamp- ment on the old Revolutionary ground of Fort Lee, in which citizens are invited to participate. The whole of the commanding oilicers of our citizen sol- diers with their staff will be present, together with several companies; also the commanding oflicers, staff, and companies trom Newark, Brooklyn, and Jersey City. From the arrangements made and making, this promises to be one of the grandest af- fairs of the season. A steamboat has been engaged to convey parties to the spot at various hours in the day, which will accommodate all who are desirous of being present. The profits are devoted to sup- port the military library and reading room esta- blished in this city. OveninG oF THE Morris Canat.—Thie canal is now open for navigation from Newark to The rates of toll established, will be found as favo- rable as those of any other the neighborhood. This is of great importance and value to the busi- ness community, affording them a channel for trade which previously did not exist, and doubtless will be appreciated accordingl: TERPRIZE.—The New York pilot boat Blossom on her last cruize, boarded vessels one hundred miles south of the Highlands. More Terriste Fines.—Ajl parts of this conti- nent continue to suffer to a fearful extent from fires. The larger cities having lost more than their share by conflagration, the smaller places are meeting with their troubles from the same devastating element. In proof of this melancholy fact, we give the fol- lowing evidence :— Mansion Host, Trov, August 6th, half past 10 o’clock, P. M. A fire was discovered about 10 o'clock, in West Troy, which up to this time has consumed about eight build: ings, which chiefly consist of stables, rope, grocery stores, &c.,on or near the border of the canal. | do not think it will extend any further, as it has every appear- ance of being put under. The firemen here are a fine body of men, and are deserving of great praise for their exertions at this fire, but they will fight. One of the firemen, named Wilham Bradley, returning from the fire fell and the wheel ofthe truck passing over his head, killed him instantly, .$-—A fire is also raging at this moment in either Lansingburgh or Waterford, and judging from appear- ances, itis a very large one. (From the Lansingburgh Democrat, August. Ke} A destructive fire broke out about half past 10 o'clock, last srening, which for a time seemed to threaten the de- struction of the entire northern portion of our beautiful village. Fortunately, our citizens had just b rtial- ly aroused by the light of a fire at West Troy, and many of our firemen were at their ongine houses when the alarm was given. The fire broke out in an extensive barn on Congress street, owned by Mr. Cotterell of the Wash- ington Hall, and from the combustible materials of the builuings with which it was surrounded, soon communi- cated to the adjoining barns and dwellings, and spread rapidly in every direction. The following is a list of property destroyed with its estimated value, and the insurance as near as we could collect Own Coxcness Strent.—No. 244—house owned by T. Heartt, damaged $100; insured No, 246—House owned by 1. Graves, occupied by J. Backman; loss $600; insuraace $300, No. 250--Rarn where the fire ori- pissteds Joss $1200;insured $750. No. 242—House owned 'y 8. Storms, occupied by Jasand John McMurray; loss $400; insured $600 No. 254—House owned by §. Storms, gecupied by Andrew Dubois; loss $400; no Insurance Ox Jay Staeet.—No, 15, a large carriage make’ shop, owned by 8. Storms, loss $800; no insurance. Barns and sheds of Mr. Cotterell, atteched to his tavern, loss $1000; insured $750. The rear of Mr. C's tavern was on fire several times, and damaged about $100; in- sured, Os tHe Auiry.— West side, barns and sheds attached to the residences of (. Ives, worth $100; J. Fitch, $150; J. McFarland, $50; and the store occupied by D. T. b, $75, Were consumed; all insured, East side, a tached to P.'T, Heartt’s building, worth $75, in- 0 a barn or shed belonging to A. Twitohel, worth $75, no insurance. The furniture in a number of buildings was more or less injured by hasty removal, but as near as wo could learn the loss would fall upon the insurance companies. itis J ven the fire was the work of an incendiary; while we have heard it suggested that it was caused by the spontaneous combust too large quantities, jon of new hay stored Hupsow River,—The navigation of the River is not so much impeded this season as heretofore, by the sand bars below the city. The largest class of steam- boats are but seldom detained, passing freely over what was once @ formidable obstruction. Bi ween this city, and Troy, however, the channel is not so free from boats these annoying obstacles. Their large frequentl, when the water is lowest ground upon the sand, and they are obliged to remain at our docks.—sAlbany Argus, ug. 8, te naar agers meee BY ENTRAORDINANY EXPRESS, IMPORTANT #ROM CONEY ISLAND: Terrible among the Clams. By our pneumatic Archimedean screw propelled steam cutter, we have received an extraordinary express from Coney Island, which shows that it is again in a state of terrible commotion. It appears that his Highness Governor Gilbert Davis had retired for the season from the absorbing duties of his exalted station, to seek recreation and recruit his health in retirement on Rhode Island.— His Excellency and suite had been fora short ume staying at the Ocean Honse,when by one of those vi- cissitudes of fortune that attend elevated rank, and which was so romantically exhibited in the career of the Scottish House of Stewart, and the Yankee house of Dorr, Governor Davis shared in the excite ment, risk and imminent danger that prevailed on the occasion of the burning of that establishment. But a few days of restored composure were left his excellency when a special messenger arrived from Coney Island with the dire news ot a foreign inva- sion. Outside barbarians from Staten Island, foreign marauders from Gibbet Island, Goose Island, Gan- der-Island, Duck-Island, Chicken-Island, and other places of a like formidable character, had wickedly, maliciously, and without the fear of His Excellency before their eyes, banded together and set on foot a malevolent conspiracy to overturn thejconstitutional authorities and appropriate the spoils of that fruithful and abundant independency to themselves; and also, that suspicious movements had been observed in and about Fort Hamilton of such a nature as to make it appear highly probable that{secret instructions had been given to the flying artillery, walking infantry, and swimming marines, there stationed in the inac- tive service of the United States, to co-operate with the marauders aforesaid, with the express intention of annexing Coney Island, its forts, fortifications, harbors, lighthouses, barracks, mines, minerals and clams, to the republic of the United States ; moreo- ver, as part and parcel of the intelligence that was sent to his excellency Governor Gill Davis, when he was, as aforesaid, rusticating in the country, it was de- clared to him officially, that a certain man by the name of Alonzo Reed, of Fort Hamilton—a man possessing dangerous powers in knowing everybody and being known by all the world—had become a party to the movement—had, in imitation of the Ame- rican sympathizers at Navy Island, in the Canada rebellion of 1838, employed a steamboat constantly to convey forces unto Coney Island—had erected an enormous structure there after the pattern of Father Miller’s tent, whence he and his brethren were to take flight in their shirts and night caps for the New Jerusalem. 1t was also declared that Reed and his forces had betrayed some symptoms of going there with the intention of a prolonged stay; that they had been attended by a band of musicians, skilled in the use of the flute, harp, sackbut,j psaltery, dul- cemer, and all kinds of instruments; and that they had with extreme wickedness and perverseness of mind and acuteness of taste, attacked and consumed enormous quantites of that valuable marine produc- tion called clams, greatly to the detriment of his Excellency’s revenue. ¢ Whereupon, all these matters being scdnned by his Excellency Gov. Davis, he set out forthwith for the seat of government, and with the promptitude invariably displayed by him in his Executive eapa- city, issued, upon his arrival, the following PROCLAMATION. 10 WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. 1, Gilbert Davis, Dei gratia, Governor in Chief, Admi- ral and Generalissimo of Coney Island, sendeth greet- ing :— Nraacess: it hath come to our ears, during our tempo- rary absence from our seat of government, that sundry and various ill-disposed persons, mostly foreigners, f Staten Island, Bear Island, Crow, Governors, and G do., as also the shores of New Jersey, did land on my ter- ritory in numbers, tending to show that their designs were dangerously sinister, and their purposes illegal, if not bs yr 8 violent ; ‘And whereas, our previous clemency, in allowing free ingress to visitors, the most extended liberty of speech and action, as well as perfect religious liberty, has been abused—our sources of revenue destroyed, our subjects demoralized, and the healthful spirit of our in- stitutions deranged ‘and broken—and the most reckle rit of Vandalism displayed in the destruction of th rized delicacy, known by the name of Clams, which a Bountiful Providence has bestowed upon our island in reat abundance, and for. which it is rendered, like the SItima Thule of the ancients, the spice islands of the Dutch, the Isles of Tin, mentioned by Pliny theYounger, of great celebrity : And whereas, it doth appear (ous that the President of the United States, James Kk. Polk, has set his heart apon our possessions, and designs to annex it to the United States, as is clear from the movements observed among the forces at Fort Hamilton: And whereas, we claim absolute and uncontrolled power in Coney Island—our thority being founded on prescription, discovery, con- quest and proximity to the possessions of our ancestors, we will not allow any foreign power, monarch,or poten- tate whatsoever, to intermeddle in our domestic policy, but will use the whole force of our command, and the utmost resources of the island, to repel by force, if ne- cessary, all such designs, claims, attempts, plots, con- spiracies, incursions, irruptions and invasions. Therefore, we hereby proclaim it to be our good pleasure and will, that in future all and every man, woman or chili, purposing to, visit Coney’ Island, must and shall apply for, and be furnished with a passport, legally and duly’ authenticated, our passport office being fur tho present at Widow Schoomaker' that the route of ingress and egress shall be via Fla bush ; and that all persons landing on the island must demean themselves in a meek, mild and moral manner— not daring to destroy or mutilate our clams, but partak- ing of them in moderation after paying for the same, re- collecting not to exact more than two bowls of soup to every score of clams. For the purposes of this proclamation, the inhabitants of Staten, Governor, Gibbet, Crow and Bear Islands, shall be held to be foreigners and aliens, unless natural- ized by the laws of Coney Island.” Signed By tH Seeaetany. Our readers, who read the above, will at once perceive that Coney Island is a prey to considerable agitation, and in a very disturbed state. We would almost be inclined to predict,the occurrence of a re- volution there, were it not for the nerve and mettle displayed by Gov. Davis on these occasions. It will be no easy matter to overturn the Davjs dynas- Me p not even the combined forces of Reed and the flying artillery, will be able to do it, unless backed by the resources of the whole nation at the instance of government. Theatricals. Pan THeaTR=.—On account of the indisposition of one of the members of the company, the bill had to be chang. edagain last night, and instead of ‘Les Huguenots,’ which had been announced, the company gave a very amusing vaudeville called “Dieu vous Brnisse.” He must have had a very great control over his cachinatory propensities,who could refrain from laughing during its performance. M’me Richer, M’lle Eugénie, and Messrs Montassier and Mathieu acted in this vaudeville, as they always do, in perfect harmony with the characters they represented. This play was followed by “La Fille du Régiment,” in which Mile Calvé received, as she always does, the bravi of the audience, for the talentjand spirit which she displayed in the character of Marie, the sutler. Messrs. Bernard and Mathieu acted also in this opera, and performed the parts of Sulpice and Hortensius with the talent which they areknown to pos- sess as comedians, On Monday evening the first repre- ntation of * Les Huguenots” will positively take place. This opera met with very great success in Paris, on it first appearance, and has been considered a master-pic« of musical composition. We engage the reader to call at the Park and judge for himself, und will only mention the fact that the company has gone toa very great ex- pense in order to produce it with a proper degree of theatrical splendor; the dresses and sceneries have all been made expressly, and with the aecuracy for which the French stage is distinguished, M’lle. Calvé, Mes- dames Couriot and Cas Douvry, and Bernard, those who are acquainted with the talent of the: rtists, this is sufficient inducement for them to pay a visit to the Park on next Monday evening. We must not forget to mention that this will be the last representation but three of the French opera company at the Park, and pos- sibly in this city. M'lle.Calve’s benefitwill come off in the course of next week, before the closing of the company at the Park- Bowrny Treatne.—There was another capital house in the Bowery last night. The sultry weather does not in the Slightest degree deter the lovers of the drama from attending these splendid performances, although it is quite adequate in ordinary cases to create such a ten dency ; but from the great size of this theatre, it is gene rally cool and pleasant; indeed its ventilation is well provided for, otherwise the dense masses who assomble in it would find the weather too hot to be even tolerable An excellent novelty was introduced last night instead of Money.” “ Nick of the Woods” proved full of en tertainment. The piece itself, plot, incident, and all the accessories, are just of the stamp to fascinate a miscella- neous audience. That wonderful race of men, the trappers, aro brought before it in all the reality of their wild life’; the forest savage too is seen on the stage as he appeared in the untrodden wilds of the West, two cen turies (ago, in all his ferocity. Scott acted the part of Nick in a truly able manner—the various disguises of hat ublanitons being were wonderful, and his tact and address in outwitting the Indian equally so.“ Roaring Ralph” kept the house in a continued roar of laughter ; and Davenport deserves credit for ‘coming it” so strong, and yet so grapnic, “Roland Forrester” ought to smile less in general-—there can be too much of the suaviter in modo, particularly when the war-whoop of the Indian is audible, and his tomahawk close by. “Col, Tom Bruce,” and the rest of the Bruces, went on cleverly, and indeed each person in his acting left hut little to find fault with. We desire much to seo " Nick of the Woods’ in as impressive piece, and with “ The Sleeping Beauty.” which followed, offers a most attractive entertainment, The house was full to overflowing. rious bodies interred underneath and and, i crowded parts of the city as thatto which we allude male named Bridget Cox, a native of Ireland, aged abou 0 years, a figkth Avenue between 15th and nesday night, undertook to get some spots of grense ow of a hat with camphene or spirit gas, for Mrs. Kinley, te whom it had been sent for the purpose of being cleaned While engaged in her task, the deceased held up the bonnet between herself and the light in order to ascer- tain whether the spots had been removed, when the war with which the hat was saturated took fire; when she threw the hat on the floor and stamped upon it, without extinguishing the fire; by accident or mistake, she put the hat while on fire into Sta eee pon en ¥ a when the whole instant! ne Aga, ire ‘the hat on the floor an. endeav to the flames with her feet ; he dress unfor caught fire. She immediately issue: from the room. screams attrected the attention the family, but before they cou'd efford ber any reli¢, Castie Ganpen:—This splendid and comfortable place of resort and amusement continues to be crowded every night, and the performances seem to delight the public We have not heard a single dissenting voice in the gene- ral expression of commendation bestowed on the ma- nagement of the Garden, performances, and the whole personnel belonging thereto. —Placide’s engagement has been a brilliant is the last night he appears, and a fine bill is ted for the purpose—The “Village Doctor,” and “Bombastes Furioso.” ‘His Bonceur well known and appreciated, and his Bombastes is the perfection of burleaque. He will be supported by Chippendale and the dlite of the company. Monday his benefit takes place, on which occasion Mr. Brougham, the popular Ivish Comedian will appeai Vavewate Ganven.—To-night again there is much in’ ducement to the visitors to the Garden; a very attrac. tive bill is offered, Jand this delightful resort, will we doubt not, be again thronged. body burnt in the most shec'ting menner. ’ She was cor veyed to the City Hocnival, where che died last igh about 10 o'clock. “The Coronor held an inquest upon body this afieraoon, when a verdict was returned in a cordance with the foregoing facts. DeatH sy Beinc Scarpep.—The Coroner was als called to hold an inquest at No. 263 Water street, on th body of achild named Margaret McCarty, aged 4 year: who came to her death under the following circun stances. It appeared from the evidence adduced, that domestic took a boiler of hot water and emptied it into pail which was standing on the floor, and while engage in refilling the boiler, the deceased was pushed back int the hot water by another child who was playing wit her, and before she could be tacen out, she was so bad) injured as to die about 5 o’elock last evening. Verdic accordingly. Movements of Travellers. ‘The Great Mastadon is now being exhibited at Sara-| day Mf the boots atthe Latele femagh e vomsamabie et toger” terion. They are, nevertheless, all crowded, as fror The original band of Swiss Bell-ringers are at Sara-| the great concourse in Canada, Saratoga, and ‘Niagare toga. as wellas from the recent fatality at Nowpotts many ‘The Ethiopian Serenaders gave their last Concert in | 4aVe been delayed in this city, doubtful of their futur e find the following on the registries, o| New Bedford on Thursday evening. June and Turner’s equestrian comp: Iinois. Stickney’s equestrian company are in Cincinnati. Mr. Bennie’s company is drawing good houses in Franklin, Lou. The National Theatre, Boston, opens about the 26th destination. r ny are at Joliet, American—John and Thomas Waters, Charleston Robert Burns, Toronto; J. Milleberger, St. Catherines Canada; Thomas '’. Harris; Toronto; J. Pettengill, gusta, Ga.; D. H. Barry, P! A.B. Lansing, U. 8. A Gideon Hotchkiss, C. 8. Indiana; Judge Joh: es A. Christian, do 8B. Christian, Williamsburgh; Dr. H. J. Miller, Richmond; Mr. Cowles, Maco The manager, Win, Pelby, Ksq.,i8 seriously indisposed | Gen. "Henderson, Wasuington; 8, Matibews: Alas A at his farm in Oswego, Wentworth, Cincinneti; H. J. Bache, Nashville; J. A Van Winkle, Augusta, City Intelligence. Jeo. a Asron.--W. Fouch, N. 0.; W. Ladd, Boston; A. G Look Our ror Swinpters—Repvetion in Inise La- Hazzard, Cincinnati; Messrs. Austin and Amory, Bo: xens.—-On Wednesday,an individual, having the appear-| ton; J. R. Beard, N. O.; J. C. Bingham, N. C.; Thoma ance of a gentleman, went into a dry goods store in| !ldridge; Geo. Jones, N. O.; Mr. Gibson, Louisville; Greenwich street, between Fulton and Dey streets, and | Bennett, Natchez; J. ‘Tilson, Illinois; F. N, Wadswort! asked if Mr. , one of the proprietors, was in or i Drs. Craggs ‘and Snowden, Md.; W. A. Speikman about the store; when being answered in the negative, | Philad.; Mr. W. J. Vaux, do.; Thompson and Warner he stated that he had been the day previously looking at] Boston; J. Moler, Mobile; C. T. Anslee, Capt. Hart some Irish linens with the partner who was then out, | Philad, City.—J Jones, Darien, Geo; J Smith, Philadelphia Jos. Hayes, Ohio; Ei. C. Darlington, Lancaster; Jos. Kv ans, Philadelphia; Thos. A Roy, Washington; Mr. Mc Donald, Canada; W. B. Jones, Mobile; W. Bartlett, Bos ton; R'C Crookheron, Ala.; Thos. Drew, Richmond; : Hartwell, do.; G. C. and Geo, A. Coxfort, Boston; M) Houston, Del; Mr. Garcia, Cuba; A, Ails, Richmon Franktix,—G, David, Pittsburgh; W. T. Walker, do P, Soloman, Columbia; R. M, Simpson, Charleston; J. M Scovell, Waterbury, Ct; J.,J. Fay, Buffalo; Mr, Rey nolds, Mobile; Geo. Marsh, ‘Oakford; Rev. D. Walte Bloomsbury, Penn.; Mr. Counter, and would wish to see them again. The gentleman at tendant (the other partner) instantly showed him several pieces of the goods asked for, when the customer partly fixed on one piece and requested a messenger would be dispatched with him to his residence in Spring street with two pieces for his wife’s approbation. Accordingly a boy was sent, the pretended customer accompaning him ; but when ‘they had arrived about half way, the swindler suddenly turned round to the messenger and said, ‘you have forgotten the muslin,” complimenting the ‘boy with the epithet, “stupid hound, return imme- diately and fetch the goods you have forgotten, and in the meantime I will go on with the linens; don’t be long, get into a stage and your fare shall be paid by me, you see me.” The messenger at once returned to the ‘store, never for a moment imagining that he had been dealing with a swindler, but found on his return to his employer, that he had been entrapped, and instantly returned to the spot where he had left his friend and from thence to Spring street, which turned out in con- clusion to be a wild goose chase. AvMost a ConraGnation.—The inmates of Lorrilard House were#thrown into a furor of excitement,on Thurs- day evening,§by the sudden ignition of a portion of cam- phene, submitted to the luckless hands of a newly im- ported domestic from Erin’s turf-burning isle. We never saw a more mirth-moving or exciting exhibition. Board- ers, guests, and the famiiy of the establishment, ran : i- therand thither as though Mars had sent an adjutant to marshal his hosts to attend his god-like presence, or as though Texas and Grego were about to affiliate them- selves of our knightly brotherhood. The end, however, was mere “ fume and vapor”—nothing else. Gsrorcr Muxpay.—We notice the arrival of George Munday, the hatless prophet, His hair and beard, which were clipped off'a few months since by the boys in Phi- ladelphia, have sprouted again and now presents a vigo- rous growth. George’s philosophy is destruction to all shears, razors, hats, lawyers, and church pews. Srarkine with a Suuna Suot.—Yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock, the lower part of Liberty street was the scene of considerable excitement. difficulty, as near as we could ascertain, was this:—A Spaniard, whose name we could not learn, entered the Philadelphia steamboat office, and after purchasing a ticket, msulted alady who was sitting in the office. Upon this, John Low, a police officer, aitempted to remove him, but was resisted and struck by the Spaniard. Upon this, Low raised his slung shot, and strusk the Spaniard upon the left temple, severing the large branch of the temporal artery. He was taken to tho drug store of Mr. Alfred Hill, in Greenwich street, where every assistance was rendered him by Mr. Dodge, who succeeded in. stopping the flow of blood, after nearly two gallons had issued from the wound. He was taken to the city hospital, where he now in acritical situation. We sincerely hope that officer Low has not transcended the powers prescribed him by law. Onsinus Racixc.—An easy, simple and sure mode of correcting this evil has been suggested. Let passen- gers, whenever their driver is racing, pull the strap in- side,which is attached to the driver’sfoot. Upon this the driver is sure to pull up, thinking there is a passenger to gefin, or one desirous of getting out; and if this is repeated as often as he aces, will accomplish the object. rs therefore have the remedy for this evil ir own hands. —A gentleman had his pockets picked 6f a large sum on board the South Ferry boat vesterday morning while on his way to tho cars. The rogues passed the book to the Lands of a confederate, and es. caped everything but suspicion. ‘The rogues went off in the cars, aud will be narrowly watched, as they were well known by sight to the officers of the company. Among the passengers by the Argo, which sailed yes- terday for Havre, are Mr. Crawford, the sculptor and lady. They are on their way to Rome. The Unitarians from all parts of the country hold a convention in this city on Oct, 22, the day of the dedica- tion of Rev. Mr. Bellows’s new church Lance Gamo.inc Houses.—Now that we have a po- lice system, with an energetic and efficient chiet, hope that the efforts for the searching out of offenders and the maintenance of law will not be confined to any portions or classes of our city. Butthat, as all, alike from the lowest to the highest, may share in the protec- tive force of tho law, so all alike may feel its majesty and power. The only mode for mspiring all classes of society with respect for the law, is to let its operations be strictly impartial. We believe, however, that hereto- fore there has been at least an appearance of partiality in regard to arrests and exposures for gambling. Our olice reports often contain accounts of a ang of negroes eing pounced upon in Orange street and caught in the very act of playing dice for sixpences. But we have no recollection of hearing any reports from the fashionable hells in Barclay street, Park Place and Park Row, where hundreds are lost and won nightly by the turn of a little joker. cannot be that the police have no stronger ground than a mero suspicion of the fact, that within a stone’s throw of the chiet’s office in the Park, are at least a dozen large gambling houses in full tide of operation — that nightly strangers are enticed into them by the fa- shionable-appearing, well dressed blacklegs, who fre- quent the large hotels, and there swindled out of hun- dreds and thonsands of dollars. Let this matter be pro- hed to the bottom—tet no individual, party or clique in. fluence prevent our efficient police captain from bring- Kingston, Canada M. Woodruff, Watertown. J.R. Grant, Michigan; . B. Holmes, Boston. Giose.—R. D. Low; Mr. Austin, Boston; Colema Fisher, Philadelphia; Paul T. Villipigne, Camden; P. L Lagueran, E. Emerson, Philadelphia; W. 8. Shatteract Boston; K. L. Brochett, Ala, Howarp.—J. 8S. Van Ranssalaer, Albany; W. C. Jones) Hartford; Saml Sinclair, Richmond; B. T. Broom, Philé| delphia; J. C. Lensworth, lowa; R.’ Parker; Geo. Pipe: Philadelphia; R. A. Lockwood, St. Louis; Nathl Jack son, J. V. King, Michigan; J Mountjoy, ‘Quincy, Ill. Col, Thos, Bates, Louisiana; Robt Dick, Newbu: Penn; W. R. Butler, Boston; Ed. ‘I, Moyer, Philadelphi: Police Intelligence. Avausr 8.—Forgery.—This morning, two persons, wh. ave their names as Charles D. Mason and John Easter) larriden, were arrested on a charge of having obtaine $100 from the North River Bank, upon a forged check i the name of William Joice. On being taken to the sté tion house, three other forged checks were found j their posi mn. The accused were committed for further hearing. Grand Larceny.—A .man named Michael Donnegar was arrested by policeman Foy, of the Sixth ward charged with having stolen the sum of $90, belonging tc Daniel Kelly of Brooklyn, while he was absent from the city. Nearly $58 of the stolen money was found in thd ossession of the accused, and identified by Mr. Kelly onnegan was aceordingly committed for trial. Another Case.—For some time past, a female callin, herself, Margaret McCarty alias Tenike has been in th habit of obtaining situations as a domestic in the princips hotels and most respectable families in the city, wher she would remain only a sufficient length of time 1) discover the depositories of the most valuable effects when she helped herself to as choice an assortment she could possibly carry off, and take French leave her employers, Amongst the numerous sufferers by t artful and dishonest servant, may be mentioned, M: Blanehard of the Globe Hotel, Mr. William Reed of No} 195 Elm street, and Mrs. Marion Phillips of No. 6. Franklin street ; the latter of whom she lett on Wednes: day morning last, with a large ba: well filled wit valuable articles. Yesterday, those indefatigable office: Relyea and Barber, of the “ independent police,” estab] lished at No. 48 Centre. street, took the matter in hand] and had the satisfaction of meeting with her ladyship about ten o’clock last night, attired in a rich dress, : shaw! wortl $49, a lace cape worth $2), a lace vsil anc new bonnet worth $10, together with other articles o apparel to correspond, the property of her lust employe) Mrs. Phillips, into whose presence the accused was con| ducted,in her borrowed or rather stolen finery. A larg amount of silver ware, &c., stolen from Mr. Blanchar| and otie 4 recovered py tiie betore-named officers! who wilt tless be liberally rewarded for their exer tions in the . Burglary.—The dwelling of Mr. 15. J- Swords, in 97th street, near Bloomingdale road, was felonionsly entore: yesterday afternoon, during the absence of the family anda considerable quantity of silver ware stoten there from. Pocket Picked.—As a clerk: of Measrs, Wood & Co., 0 No. 277 Pearl street, was proceeding yesterday afte noon from the Bank of Commerce, in Wall street, to thi Phenix Bank, he was robbed of a bank vo. oataining $300 in bank bills, cousisting of four $40 bills, and onc $100 bill, the property of his employers. dnother Case —A gentleman named Weeks, boanting at the City Hotel, while in Wall strect, about thre about $16 o’clock yesterday alternoon, was robbed c in bank bills, Touch Cas A female named Louisa Smith was ai rested, and detained to answer for stealing a $5 gol piece from Lewis Thon _ Petty Lavcenies.-- Augustus Furman and George Wash ington were last night arrested by Policeman Buckley charged with pine some table linen, clothing, & worth $2 50, from Isaac Dodge. The stolen propert, was found in the possession of the accused; he wa therefore committed for . Peter Shield was cal to account for ee 3 @ shovel from Thomas McCarty Mary Lewis also brought up and detained for com mitting a petit larceny Ann McKenny was likewise at rested and held to answer for stealing sundry article’ from Wm. Kelly, corner of Walker and Christie streets. Important Arrest of Burglars.—In consequence of in formation givenat thel7th ward polico station,at 5 o’cloc yesterday afternoon, officers Mansfield, Mat ‘Lrencbard, proceeded to the residence of Mr. E. Hutch ins, at the corner of the Second avenue and Fifth stree! forthe purpose of examining the premisgs, there bein; cogent reasons for believing thet something wrong wa then going forward during tho absence of Mr. Hutchin and family from the city, as also the occupants of the a¢ joining house. On entering the houso, the officers dit covered that it had been broken into, andéthat a lary ing to light the secrets of these hells, and their keepers | 20unt of property had been collected together, whi toy ishmont. ‘The law-loving and orderly citizens of Cyory depository of valuable articles had been ransack On proceeding through the various rooms to th: top of the house, it appeared that the burglars had made their escape through the scuttle hole, and thence dow! through the scuttle of the adjoining house, whither they they Were followed, until the officers entered the coa vault, where they found two men endeavoring to mak« their escape through the hole made for the admission 0 coal, kc. They were both secured and taken to the Sta tion House. After their arrest a search was made fo stolen property the officers soon suceeoded in find a inthe fos, (gine a large amoun of property, consisting of gold watches, jewelry, silve! ware, also a trunk belonging toa Mr. Griffin, who ha lett it with Mr. Hutchins for safe keeping. Shortly after another man, who gave his name es Andrew Jacksor Jones, was arrested at the corner of the 8d Avenue an 16th street, on suspicion of being concerned with the tw¢ previously arrested, who called themselves Henry Web! and John Edwards. Jones, when arrested, had in hi: possession, a rose-wood box, conteining, amongst othe) valuable articles, a gold watch, a diamond pin, silver tei Haig sold pert cases, a lepine watch, &c. He wat also provided with a pistol. ‘orrection.—-The reporter made an error yesterday, ir stating that the money gambled away by Brocket, late @ clerk in Barker & Towles’ store, was lost by him a! @ gambling-house in another part of the city. Arrest of an Escaped Conivet—Edward Martin, a Peni tentiary convict, who recently made his escape, wa: rested this forenoon, and sent back to his old quarters Blackwell's Island. , “Assault and Battery.—David Roberts, charged with be- ing concerned ia a violent assault upon Mr. Walters was this morning arrested, and held to answer for the offence. Another Case.— A man named John Riley was arrested for committing a brutal assault upon a boy sit His Old Tricks..—A fellow, known Pete, about 2 o'clock this morning, was cruising through the rtreets in female apparel, He wat conducted to the Tombs, where his outer garb was doubtless changed for one more becoming his sex and character. vissault,—A man named M. Cusker, was found yester day morning, at the corner of Varick and Broome streets, appearing to have been severely beaten, He was tal to the Station house by several citizens. ‘The perpetra- tortof the assault was ascertained to be a hack inspector of the Ninth Ward, who was arresied to answer for the outrage. Owners wanted for coats, cloaks and a ver! fute, taken froma thief arrested by officer Leonard for breaking cpen several lawyers’ offices, ke Articles now atthe office of the Chi v now at ef awaiting an owner oF York will sustain him, and our city will be freed from a black stain which now rests on her character. Distinauisnen Visrror.—George Washington Parke Custis, the only surviving grandson of Mrs. General Washington, arrived in our city a few days since, and ix now stopping at the Astor House, He is a fine, hale old Virginia gentleman. He leaves here ina few days for Boston, for the purpose of personally inspecting the grounds which were the scenes of revolutionary conflict in that vicinity. Sraret Beoccars.—Our streets are filled with beg. gars. The lame, halt and blind, af both sexes and all ages, meet you at every corner, and with importuning looks and words, demand assistance. We fear this evil is growing upon us, and thet if some course is not taken for relief, we shall, ere long, be subject to all the impo- sitions practised by beggars upon citizens and strangers in London, We certainly would not wish to be consider ed as lacking in sympathy for those whom misfortune hos driven te the bast Ite of beggars, But the support of stich persons, properly belongs to the city, end provi sion is made for them, If they yielded themselves to the department iastituted for their support, they would re- ceive a subsistance better and more sure than the one which street begging now affurds them. Artempr at Suicioe.—Yesterday morning, about three o'clock, a woman named Abigail Moore, was brought to the StationHouse in the Third District.having attempted suicide by stabbing herself several times in thearms and breast, with a dirk, Medical aid was pro- cured, and she is now recovering, not being very. se- riously wounded. Avorner Drarn From Srimit Gas.—On Thursday a’ ternoon a woman, whose name we could not learn, but who worked somewhere in the Eighth avenue, had her clothes set on fire by the bursting of a spirit gas lamp, and was so badly hurt that she died at the City Hospital last night. Really the deaths from lamp explosions are hecoming fearfully frequent. wnen Yanos.—We have frequently represented the danger of interring bodies in vauits and grave yards with- in the precints ofthecity. On Thursday evening there was a funeral procession moving towards the Methodi: church, in Morton street, corner of Bedford, and out of curlosity the writer followed. It happened ‘to be the fu- neral of « child of negro parents,who was about to be in terred underneath that church, After a short prayer b the colored clergyman in attendance, the sexton took the coffin and proceeded to the vault which is ebout six- teen feet deep, and invited such of those present as were desirous of seeing the vaultto accompany him. We went down and a most disgusting sight met our view. In 9 mall apartment,of the dimensions of about fourteen feet by sixteen, wore lying on the ground and piled up some filteen or more coftins of various sizes and in various sto- ges of decay, some perfectly rotten, others mouldy. The stench was insupportable, and for our life we could not remain there fifteen minutes. It certainly is time that a law prohibiting interments in the city was put in force Jt has been a standing complaint for some years past, thar several of the down town churches are unfit for public worship, in consequence of the exhalations from the va handsome Court GENHRAL Srastons, Au ntelligence, t 8.—Before KR ll wnadge,and Aldermen Brady and Tappan, Sones 3, PA lips, Esq., Acting District Attorney, Plea of Guilty—John Tinson, indicted for stealin welve scarfs, worth $30, from Wm. R. Pago, on the 1th of July last, entered a plea jof guilty, and was sentence'l to be imprisoned in the state prison for the term of two years ier end faery with Intent to nelly, indicted for committing a " with inteut to kill Frank Hughes, et Noreo1 Ouerry street, on the lth of July last. At the time the ol fonce was committed, the parties were intoxicated, and the complainant using abusive language respecting the w. wf Connelly, the latterin return stabbed Hughes a Plt with @ bayonet. The jury acquitted Trial for Forgery. wards, (hoth lads) w tead of endeavoring to diminish the e fe, the Corporation do not take any measures to but, on the contrary, allow birials in sucl Kill.—John Cone 18 posi revert Conoxows Orrier, Ave, 8.—Deari by Bunss—A fe servant in the family of John MeKinly, iv H 16th streets, on Wi Shores oreeiey sot Robert Ed- } re then placed on trial for forge in the Second degren, having parsed a counterfeit 6 bill Rhine qeBeca County Bank, in payment for some liquors Tene Psng obtained at the porter house of Patrick Hal- Thany Xo; 22 Madison street, on the 14th of July last. i ere being no satisfactory evidence produced, to show that it was the same bill received from the accused, or that they were aware] of it being worthl the jury- ie then tool it up, and whether her clothes were comp!etely destroyed by fire, aad he|