The New York Herald Newspaper, August 26, 1845, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. Vol. XI., Ho. 214—Whole No. 4096, The Anti-Abolition Mevement in Kentucky —Further Particulars. In our paper of Sunday, we mentioned the whole of the proceedings which had taken place in Lexing- ton, Kentucky, relative to the suppression of an aboli- tion paper,recently commenced in that neighborhood by Cassius M. Clay, On the 18th inst. a meeting was held at that place,which wasaddressed by seve- ral influential and respectable residents, and resolu- | tions passed unanimously, expressing their determ1- nation to immediately suppress the obnoxious pub- | earliest heralds, they came, if report be truo, from | one of this committee. They were the same her- | alds of ‘defiance and threats” which now once more come from them, and if Lexington be true to the glori- | ous name she bears; and if Fayette be true to the glori- | ous name she bears, they will meet with the same fate— | a dishonored grave of undisturbed centuries, sat- | isfied to trust my explanation of my editorial of last | paper, to the people whom I address; but ono more sug- age in addition to those I h y torture my me: from the general context,which | none but such clear-headed men as tl will do; that upon mere verbal and grammatical criticism, and literal ; interpretation, | could not have meant the blacks, for in | the whole South, there are five millions of whites to three of blacks, not in Kentuck; lication—peaceably if they could, but at all hazards | to one black; then, if'a class is to be to suppress it. A committee of some sixty were ap- pointed to carry out these resolutions, who immedi- | ately repaired to the office of the True American— | made known their object; the keys of the office | were delivered up to them; they took down the | press, packed it, and other printing materials, in boxes, and in afew hours afterwards forwarded it to Cincinnati, with little or no disturbance throughout. At the meeting above alluded to, the following com- munication from C. M. Clay was read :— Lexinaton, August 18th, 1845. The chairman of the pee meeting assembled to-day, will please lay before it the following com- munication :— Feurow Crrizens or Lexincton anp County or Fa- verte :—Being unable, from the state of my health, to be present at your meeting, and even unable to hold a en, having been sick thirty-five days with the typhoid fever, 1 dictate to an amanuensis, a few lines for your just consideration, Having been the unwilling cause, in part, o: the present excitement in my county, and feel- ¥ gas I do, respect for the safety and happiness of others as well as my own, I voluntarily come forward and do all 1 conscientiously can do for your quiet and satisfac. tion. [ treated the communication from the private cau- cus with burnizg contempt, arising not only from their assuming over me a power which would make me a slave, but from a sense of the deep personel indignity with which their unheard ofassumptions were attempted to be carried into execution. But to you—a far differ- ently organized body, and a constitutional assemblage of citizens—I feel that it is just and proper that J should answer at your bar; and as I em not ina state of health to carry on an ergument or vindisate properly my own rights, I shall voluntarily, before any action is taken on your part,make such explanation as | deem just and roper. Priluring my sickness, my paper has been conducted by some friends. The loading article in the last number, told is the great cause of the public disquie- ave never read, because at the time it was put to press I could not have undergone the fatigue of read- ing such a paper through. Although it was read over tome at the time, yet 1 ain fully persuaded now, that had | have been in health, it would not have been admit- ted into my colnmns. But I felt the less hesitancy in admitting it, because it has been my avowed policy here- tofore to admit free discussion upon the subject of slave- ry, by slaveholders themselves; ond the author of this article is largely interested in that kind of property. You have seen, before this time, that the course of policy which L commend, myself, to the State, is widely differ- ent, inmany essential points, to this author's views.— ‘The article written by myself, and published in the same paper, was written a few days after the leader was in type, and which has also been the cause of so much dis- satisfaction, the justice of which, to some extent, I am willing to acknowledge. [assure you upon the honor of a man, it was ver intended to mean, or to bear the construction which my enemies have given it. 1 was ursuing the reflections of my own mind, without think- ing of the misconstruction that could be put uponmy language. Had been in the vigor of health, I should have avoided the objectional expressions, for by sharply guarding « ainst the cavils of my opponents, I would best guar at the same time against any thing which could be con- sidered of an incendiary character. 1 cannot say that the paper from the beginning, has been conducted in the manner I could have wished. The cause of this it is not necessary for me to mention. Satisfied, however, from past experience, that che tree discussion of the subject of slavery is liable to many objections which | did notnow anticipate, and which I hadallowed in an excess of libe- rality, arising no doubt, from the fact that I had been denied the columns of the other presses of the country myself. 1 propore in future very materially to restrict the latitude of discussion. I shall admit into my poper no article upon this subject, for which lam not ‘wilting to he held responsible. This, you perce’ will very much narrow the ground; for my plan of emancipation which I put forth a few days ago, is of the most gradual churacter. My other views put forth there also, are such as | learn are not at all offensive to the mass of our people. By this course [ expect to achieve two objects, to enable me to carry on the advocacy of those principles and measures which I deem of vital importance to our State, without molestation, and without subjecting the people to the apprehensions and excitement which reynow unhappily upon us. You may properly k, perhaps, why was not this thing done be- fore? I reply that I did not foresee any such con- sequences as have resulted from a different course. The denunciations of the public press on both sides, 1 conceived, and am still of the i arose from the desire to make both capital. And yon will see al: worn off, that there hay sought to be accomplish Xpense of your peace and mine, by men who are professing to be actuated by nothing but patriotic motive Having said thus much upon the conduct of my Paper, iso, that my constitutional rights I shall mn. I feel as deeply interested in this com- munity, as any other maninit. No man is, or has a con- nection, more deep.y interested, in the prosperity of this State, than myself. You ought not; you cannot, if you are as just to me as you are to yourselves, ask me to do that ‘which you would not do. I know notein Gent what may be the state of public feeling. I am told itis very much inflamed ; I, therefore, directed my publisher, after the publication of to-morrow’s paper, to exclude all matter upon the subject of slavery, until, if my health is restored, I shall be able myself to take the helm. My office and dwelling are undefended, except by the laws of my country—to the sacred inviolability of which I confide myself and property ; and of these laws you are the sole guardians. You have the power to do as you please. You will so act, however, I trust, that this day shall not be one accursed to our country and State, Your obedient servant, c.M. Afterwards the following address was issued by the same party :— Yo tne Puntic.—Since writing my last handbill con- cerning Convention, I have seen the handbill put out by Henry Johnson, Thomas H. Waters, end Dudley M. Craig, Committee, Beverly A. Hicks, Chairman. | thank God, that in his mercy, 1 ‘am not yet “ map,” ulthough these men, the public will perceive, since they know the state of my health, have done all in their Lid possible, to destroy not only my reason, but my life, for! have had the ty phoid fever for thirty-tnree days, during which time, almost in tly, my brain has been affected. It will be perceived that they do not characterize their meeting as @ private caucus, which all Lexington know it was. And | now thank God that a lifetime's regard for my word, will enable me, | feel confident, whilst | am k unable to hold a pen, and dictating all hich { have put forth, unable to procure authority and testimony to sustain |, to use with the power and truth of evidence, my base assertion against athousand calumniators. When I appeal to laborers for help, in my handbill, and I say I meant white labor- ‘a, and no others, all whe know me wil] believe what 1 say. And ell who do not know me, when they remember that every blood relation | have in the world that | know of, and every connection, are slaveholders, and that with ali these, with a few exceptions, | am upon terms of the most harmonious and friendly feeling and association, although we differ about this thing of slavery, they will also know that I speak thetruth. Yes, I say it, the pub- hers of this handbill beliove it and know it. If th have had a six-pounder cannon, and somo;sixt, indred bells, as we are credibly informed, re er down my “fice, before the publication of this al of whic! ney complain, it is proven to every honest man tha they are now playing. upon me the story of the ‘wolf and the lamb.” hether they “are putting forth a counter manifesto or advertising for re- crnits,” not only from our own city and county, but from adjoining counties, let the public judge. They say that Lam “associated” with the Abolitionists of the North.— The gentlemen either mean political association or no- thing, for personal association at this distance is im- ble, utterly deny that Ihave any political asso- ciation with them, other than ‘that the opi. niona of all political parties, whatever, mcet and mingle upon some common grounds, In my prospectus, whic was published for months in this city, I said that I should form alliance with no political party, butact as a “State party,” so that then, once more, if | speak truth, these men donot. Inthe True American, July 29, in my letter to the Cincinnati Anti-Slavery Convention, I declined to be present, and in the same letter | used the following langua, 1 abide the destiny of that party in which I have grown to manhood, until some other, ds of liberty, than we, shall give succe: I claim to be a whig, excitement fish purpose & < most triumphant refutation of these assassin calumni the men? For if elves that | am said to the abolitionist imated by them of my subscribe and I would far rather have chen as ha Cas od he ae eo a great fat baby into secr eancus, calling himself my “ friend, whilst at th > os: time ,a# soon as myback is turned he An! Dudley, pious Dudley, tear she: ing Dudle: against me a8 you have in this handbill, with the avowedly violating the Constitution o! * which you are bound to support, and ‘eae prac sere f more my friend than by shoulder your mus- jot to shed my blood. Now my countrymen! when you | jeaded ataten- # are appended to this handbill, and wh - | become the foardians of the honor tnd fate: | ve seen these written declara- tions of mine, a must wilfully misrepresent me if defiance threats were my romember that such far-seeing and clear. men dertaken to rests of this State, must on this focoasion. their muskets, and drag ‘one pooi den,when they knew he could neither pull a trigger nor el port, and quite celebrated in these. pi I stand upon the same ground of the illustrious’ decisrators of 76. Now, my countrymen, is not here of whig, whilst they were of their party, how that they do not ra in | ‘The’ es i 5 is to be made between the whites and blacks, even then | the whites are the “masses.” No, these men cannot, | they do not, believe what they say. They say that | “deny the validity of the laws in one of the most impor- tant social relations;” this is absolutely false. Turn to | the number of the American in which Thos. Metcalfe’s | letter was published, and strange to say, they will there find an article, from my pen, where I maintain, with all the power of intelle b ct of which I am capa- against the Albany Patriot, one of those aboli- 3 with whom these men say | am allied, the pro- n in relation to slavery that ‘ that is propert) Which the law makes property,” itis one thing to a mit the legality of a thing, and another thing to deny its justice. Oh, Henry! oh, Thomas! Oh, Dudley! Oh, Be- urely ye are “ Daniels come to judgment!” ‘To “ Regard for the public peace” induces Henry, ‘and Dudley, and Beverley, to shoulder little editor out of his da pen, and shed bh blood, thus violating not only xpress language oft! e Constitution, but every prin- ciple of right, religion, and justice, is about as logical +7 it is magnanimous, or likely to be carried into execu- ‘ion. But if 1 am mistaken, and an outra; to be perpetra- ted which will stain with etern ishonor Fayette’s heretofore proud and fair escutcheon, I pray you, people of Lexington and Fayette, get of more sess, to g) from your propriety to the perpetration of this deed by the power of genius, whic! me men of more truth, je, of more eloquence than these men pos- you an excuse to say that you were driven cap at times obscure the rest intellects, and madden the noblest hearts into Cc. M. CLAY. August 18th, 1845. This is but the beginning of a violent abolition movement in that neighborhood. Cassius M. Clay will doubtless carry on his publication in Cincinnati —on the very borders of the State from which he has been ejected, causing a great deal of ill feeling and bitterness throughout the community of both States. Rocuester, Aug. 23, 1845. Court for the Correction of Errors—Leake vs. Law- rence—Military Review—Great Droughi—New Catholic Cathedral—Hotels, §c. The Court for the Correction of Errors is in ses- sion, in this city, at the present time, doing a good business in the way of amending, substantiating, or annulling the judgments of other courts, in the suits brought before them. The cage of Leake vs, Law- rence has lately been submitted to their honors, and has attracted a good deal of attention. The suit re- lates to a sum of money left by Mr. Leake to an or- phan asylum, and which the opposition contends was illegally used for his own benefit, by Mr. Law rence. Messrs. Wood and Lord, in behalf of the Leake estate, and Mr. Griffin, in behalf of Law- rence, all men of great abilities, were listened to by large audiences with most praiseworthy attention. The beauty and fashion of Rochester were there, and, with a perseverance worthy of more comfort- able seats, sat out the sessions of the Court for many consecutive days. Every thing is done by our pub- lic spirited citizens to make the stay of the Senators, and the distinguished gentlemen of the bar attend- ant upon the Court, pleasant to themselves, and to leave a favorable impression upon their minds. Yesterday P. M., the court adjourned to witness, by direct invitation, a grand parade and review ot our independent companies in the Champ de Mars, or vulgerly, Brown’s Square. The senators appeared high- ly gratified with the appearance of the m: itary, and | venture to say, that none of them, be he from where he may, has ever seen our citizen soldiers surpasse: The. eountry about here is suffering for rain. The water in the Genesee and other stroams is quite low, al- though our mills and factories are still in active opera- tion. ‘The canal.trade is brisk, and farmers find a ready market for their fruits. A late frost destroyed many of the incipient productions of the orchard, still, the mar- ket, for the season, is well supplied, and all “ cheap for cash.” ‘The Catholics are erecting a cathedral on the east side of the river, near Franklin Park. The structure is of large dimensions, and massively built of stone, It will bo without seats,and free, as all religious edifices should be, to all who agree in the faith. In addition to this church, and hundreds of dwelling houses, several large blocks, and centrally situated, have lately been erected, or are now unde:gomg repairs, all tending to give a more permanent and beautiful aspect to our city. ‘We are.improving in the Hotel line, ‘The Rocheste House has lately been taken by Mr.Haskell,late of Loc! Mansion House is doing a good business, and rewarding the proprietor for the expense incurred in his new ar- ranged and furnished apartments. I would, without he- sitation, commend to travellers staying in this city any length of time, the Blossom House on Main street, kept by three brothers of the same name—gentlemen, both willing and able to do any thing to accommodate thete & ita. | modelled, and the situation of it admirably adapted to the convenience of sojourners, e house has lately been re-built, re- rnished—their charges moderate, and The custom of public instrumental music, by excel- lent bands, has lately come in vogue here, and on all our pleasant evenings, from Hotel balconi melody is discoursed, to the ma: edification of the passer by. most charminy enjoyment and But my tale is spun to agreat length, and I bring it to aclose. Rocuester, August 23, 1845. Our Burnt District—-Improvements—Episcopal Convention—Court of Errors—Military Review— Market—Morse’s Telegraph. “Our burnt district” is all life and animation, by the hum of workmen engaged in rebuilding and wi- dening the street, and trom present appearance of contemplated projects it bids fair to outvie any other part of our city,in durability and beauty of buildings to be erected. In fact there seem to be more im- provements and buildings going on this season than last,when there were 349 buildings erected, many of which are large and expensive. The Episcopal Convention of the Western Dio- cese of this State has been in session here this weck, which, with the Court of Errors, has called among us many distinguished strangers; among them we noticed Bishop DeLancy,Speaker Seymour, Win. H. Seward, and many others. Quite an ani- mated discussion arose in the Convention, from the introduction of a resolution offered ns Judge Day- ton, for the removal {of Bishop Onderdonk from the Professorship on the Ministry and Rubrics of the Chureh, which he holds in the General Theological Seminary of New York, which was finally postpo- | ned for action until the next convention. Business at the Court of Errors, seems to pro- gress very slowly, as this warm weather has a bad effsct on the Senators in attendance, who are 80 arduously confined to four and a half hours a day in session. However, within a few days, the pre- sence of a great many of our ladies, omit the wit, beauty, and fashion of our city, has had a tendency to arouse their dormant facuities.” During the week, parties have been given them by the Lieutenant-Gov nor, eye Pitkin, and the worthy cle: Ellwood, which the principal political intriguers have been sent, concocting schemes for the next campaign, drink- ing champaign, or flirting with some of our fair dam One of the largest concourses of citizens on such an occasion, witnessed to-day the military, and review by the Lieutenant. Senators, on Brown’s Square, Our military never ap- peared to better advantage. William’s Light Infantry, that well-disciplined and richly ceparisoned corps, were the admiration of all present, and. full sustained the high reputation they have so deservedly gained among the citizen-soldiera West. On their late excur- sion to Detroit, the fine, manly form of this cor was Hacks Aca noticed. The Greys were out with their usual numbers, and made a fine appearance, together ind German Grenadiers. Holloway's weet music dariag me ug as a marriage sucha display ry The news 4 the ‘ Hibernia” has created quite an ac- tivity among the millers, and wheat ‘ins to come in briskly—93 cents was paid to-day. Fruit in this immedi- ate vicinity is abundant, is Shipp ling to the Western St nd Can — sold in the street to-day for $2 a bushel cents. The stock for the construction of the line of Telegraph from here to Buffalo is all taken, a large share of it at Lockport, where two dail 18 are soon to be este. Dlished. W ti operation in ; apples 60 Marriace tw Hien Lirr.—We t tri- menial aifanes A. ont APR, e hear that a mat nel teresting and we hear there are to be bonfires over the w! ountry in celebration of the event.—Lendon Punch. Devui, Saturday, Aug. 23, 1845. Review of Anti-Rentism—Its Social and Political Effects—Political Demagogues—Change inthe Po- htics of Party Men—The Coming Convention. Although there is nothing in the news way to-day, to transmit—no moving incident by flood or field— it appears to me proper, on this, the last working day of the week, to take a retrospective glance at the occurrences which have come under my notice, to survey the past, in order to be able to conjecture, if | of water on to predict be impossible,the probable future results of : all this agitation. Tam constrained to fear, after due deliberation, that bad social effects will follow. occurrence of any open collision between the people and the authorities, the state of the public mind was | ond Chief Engineer Anderson were prompt But there was still a neutral party, uninfected with up or down rent notions, upon whose aid and interposition a sure reliance might 3 but as the demonstra- tions of the discontented became more violent, the neutrals commenced a progressive transition cool reason to the opposite, until, since the last de- lorable and sanguinary act of the Indians, they are ecome excited and indignant, to a degree that ean- not be well described. People who were but a short time ago on terms of intimac the good feelin of one neighborhood to another has vanished, and I believe reli not be more demoralizing and insidiously wicked, than the disposition of the two parties towards each other, over the face of the country. And the worst of it is, that it will be an inveterate disease, of'no plan by which this bad feeling can be swiftly eradicated ; for so long as either party fancy the’ ssess the means of securing their object, they will resolute enough to use them. Those who call themselves the law and order par- ty, you may rely upon it, look to State interposition, as the proper aud eflicient remedy ; this is not readi- ly admitted, for the citizens of Delaware county, be- ing a little vain, and perhaps not unjustly so. of their energy and volunt ry services for the last couple of weeks, ayow themselves as able to quell the distur- bance without external aid. who do not agree with them, and fewer still who are prepared to prefer such a cours confident of their ulti effect the prosecution and punishment of a few indivi- in Delaware County, it will hardly be confederacy will not be x y Should the Sheriff go out in fulfilment of his duty to-morrow, it would be a nd prove futile withou. the force. All this is well weighed by the anti-renters; they are aware of the dangerous power they possess in the use of disguises, and disposed to regard a capture of seme of their members now and again, as chances of war, and not too great a price to pay for the object they pursue. ‘Gut the anti-renters have another to cnrry on the contest, and that is th say that cleven members of Assembly men, which they pretend has been alread ia. a promising sign of what they will do in future State. It is, [am aware, denied, that all those members claimed by them are anti-rent in principle, but ‘ainsaid that there are fully that number have been elected but for anti-rent voter; moreover, it is equally certain that by pandering to their principles, by shuffling and prevarication, these legisla- tors secured thejvotes of the anti-renters in one place,and ofthe opposite class in another. plaints made by the law and order men of the conduct of these political demagogues, and a desire that anti-rent- ‘ ism be made a test question at the earliest opportunity,. | men who have heen appointed to decide, please give us Many persons who have been party men, rigid and in- flexible whigs or democrats all their lives, will drop these distinctions, and_hencefort! man who comes out openly and boldly as the foe of anti already made, that if | | unsound and unsafe. be placed to repel outr cy, are now at enmity ; gious rancour itself could But there are a few he tenants are not less ind whatever moral broken up by any dangerous service at be: support of a strong arme: lot. box. The: id two. Congress. You may expect to see a great political fight m the State Convention. The law and order party are sanguine that the efforts of the down renters to obi fications of the Constitution as will suit them and their projects, will meet with a shameful defeat. be without a tough struggle, however; for no pains be spared by the radical interest to gain their point. ‘They say they can poll a majority of votes in Columbia, Albany, Renssalear, Green, Delaware, and Schoharie counties already, and more than their opponents dream | and to fire insurance companies more especially, it is an of in others, as their principles are dear to the bulk of le of this State, and will be res; laced before them. ‘The truth is, there can be no correct opinion given now on which to pronounce exactly the extent of their I not do to be guided by the statements It is not too much to , that there is a greater tendency in ‘o diminish than magnify the resources of these men, and this very indifference or misapprehen- sion which prevails in regard to them, will serve to in- | crease and strengthen them. bone of contention will be settled in some shape or i Convention had nothing farther to ar- estion would be of sufficient im- portance to warrant its coming together. agitation is set at rest by the voice of the people, ei for administering the law as it is, or changing cted a convulsion some day not far remote, that will shake the whole country to its centre. ponded to when of those immediately concerned. It is to be hoped that this Larer Stu rRom THE Anti-Rent Recion— ‘TILL FURTHER ARRESTS—DeLHI, ; @ posse under Col. Cooke returned from Blenheim last evening, bringing one prisoner, taken near Hobart. | The two men arrested near the sterday, and brought in last and Francis Scott. morning before the Coroner. They have been Indians, and belonged to what is called the Bovina tribe. They both confessed being present, armed and disguised, at the time of Steele’: which left on Tuesda: A small detachment from his force came in this morning, bringing with them six prisoners. Two Kellys, (father and son) Wm. Morrison, John Atkins, —— Hi the name ofthe sixth I did not ascertain. In listening to the circumstances connected with this horrid uffair, as they are detailed by the wit- before the Coroner, minded of “The Gathering,” described b: in his Lady of the Lake, for the one appoined for the sale, messengers, sworn to secrecy, were notifying the natives of the time and place, and urging them to strike the blow now, if ever—and as | of the firm over to Lot mouth of the Beaver Kill They were examined tl posse under Corbi For days and found their wa: aving been tall anged, they dispersed as silently as they ach to their separate homes. The place in the woods, or in some open space, away from any honest man’s house, to avoid the possibi- bility of surprise. There was an impression, a rumor k, but not ono of t it the sale, who have thus fi that a blow was to four hundred spectat been before the Coro wave come out during the progres vestigation, which leave no doubt that em: adjoining counties have been en; people to open and murderous rebel and have not been, contending merely again: 188 anid desperate of our own county, but those of ie, Greene and Ulster. ed in inciting our ion. We are not, It is known that tl natives from one of those three coun- jeguise and armed, on the day of sale. le a conspiracy, it is be- So wide-spread and formi i lieved here, should be met with the whole power of the | parts without injuring any one. A porter-house was State, and ‘it is felt among us, that it is onerous and un. | tlso struck, which, but a few minutes before, contained just to leave the burthen of sustainin; say for the whole State, upon the shoulders of the peo- ple of this county. the law, I may ury is still in 6 he publication at the ends of ju ? sion, daily eliciting important fact which, however, | 8 —Albany Argus, | o'clock, “The Yonkers Affair.” Yonxers, August 25, 1845. Dear Sm—Under the above title I find a commu- nication in your paper of yesterday. The writer of | and declared him that communication knows very well that the state- | the contents, it ments made in mine of the 18th inst. were all true, and he tries to.give the impression of their falsity | Worthy honest, Lars Loox Our.—A dering atte store of Mr. Rogers, watch last wi by relating in his own peculiar way a circumstance that occurred after that of which relation of this second aflair he says, amor untruths, that the person brought before th was immediately discharged on an investigat the circumstances. found him guilty of a trespass, and was proceeding to fix the amount of the damages, when the owner of animously acquitted him of all damage, as it was only his intention to vindicate, by the arrest, the majesty of that law which had been so flagrantly violated. Of stated in thisand in m) many here who are willi and I doubt not, that if a le; had of the matte: who came upon In his | rob t other | mine sti ustice | ic pareed on a f | that the three rebbers in question hi the trees injured m: the truth ofall that I have former letter, there are ing to. testify under oath, 1 investigation were i find many among those e excursion to give a similar ac- Mowrtreat, August 22.—Our races this week have been well attended, and there has been very good Several American horses have run. rer Lambert (who killed his fellow barge- ) brought back, Plattsburg, and the officer w: himself much indebted for th the U. 8. authorities. A projected railroad between Halifax and Quebec is tation of troape greater tus the ion Oo! ater than military roa, f committe the old military cloth a they on pondence Livingston & aptured him declares e afforded him by occupy ing considerable vernment will tal ilities for the t: previously conte: ‘are purchasing all | years, who ng they can get hold of.—Corres- | intemperanc Avanmine Fine Last Eve! before 12 o'clock last night, flames were observed to burat suddenly from the fourth story of the building at the foot of Fulton street,fronting the East River in South | street, No 92, occupied by a person of the Rory a } taugh, usa ery store. The upper part of the build- psa ath filled with-cotton, In s few minutes after the | flames broke out, Engine No. 6 was on the spot, and did | some service for a short time, but the flames were | too much for their calibre. This was happily | relieved by the large Engine No. 38,which was placed in front of the building in Front street, and in a few minutes gave evidence of its power, by throwing such h iysion 4 fi as, to all appearance, to check | in that ‘direction. No. 42 was’ placed in | et, at the corner of South, and materially as- | sisted in suppressing the flames in that direction. ‘There was never more exertion displayed than on this | occasion by the fire and hose companies. It is entirely Previous to the | owing to them that the whole block of buildings fronting South street, running back to Front, between Fulton and John, were not entirely destroyed. Justice Mutsell tly on the spot, and owing to their judicy rrangements,a vast amount of property, in buildings stock, was preserved—mi- nus the damage they received from water. In the con- fusion of the moment it was impossible to ascertain the amount of damage done, or the loss of property sustain- The flames were stopped at about the points named, th some slight damage to the cdjoining premises, shortly after one o'clock. Tr : Pornrs.—Probably but a small proportion of our citizens know from observation the al state of things existing in this part of our city strangers are always astonished when they learn that the Five Points are directly inthe heart of the city, within five minute’s walk of the most fashionable thoroughfare of New York. There is no denying that, within a year or two past, there has be: decided improvement in the eppearance of things in that region. Several of the worst houses have been broken up, and the inhabitants are now more than they ever have been before directly under the eye of-the police. But there are few of the redeeming qualities in man’s nature to be found ther: evennow. The streets are filled with semblances of h man beings, loathsome, drunken and bloated, hardly tinguishable from the hogs that wallow in the filtn around them. Here, mixed in close communion, are irls, who, once beautiful, now are bloated and made loathsome by rum and licentiou negroes, loafers, ‘old women, sailors, hogs, and little children, growing up to the fearful inheritance of poverty, crime and wretch- eduess. And this spot,which was once a beautiful green valley, containing a little lake, is now the very fil- thiest of all imaginable parts of the earth, and is radiating to ull parts of our city its miasmas, which must necessarily affes n no small de; the public health Tt does not seem impossible that t! xcrescence should be cut off from the city. It certainly will be a slow work, but let the authorities be more vigilant to prevent crime, and punish the offenders who reside there. Let all houses which come within the definition of “ derly,” be promptly broken up—let the authorities see that the License.law is strictly observed there. It would not be transcending their powers if the Grand Jur, should indict as a nuisance the whole concern, and it would be the duty of the authorities to take measures to carry out the intention of such anindictment. Let some of the clerical gentlemen who, last May, were so enthu- sinstic in the idea of going or sending somebody else to teach civilization to the nations who dwell on the banks ofthe Ganges or Burampooter, go down to the Points, and teach ca natives there the first principles of civiliza- tion and decency. It is high time some measures were taken to rid the baste of this fair city of the sore that spreads its virus over the whole body. Wit Sauteetre Execope 2—It is now more than six weeks since the explosion and loss of life, occasioned professedly by saltpetre, spread a gloom over the city, and raised the above enquiry in the mind of every think- ing citizen. A committee was appointed by the Com- mon Council to investigate the matter. They, in con- nection with some of our most learned chemists, have been trying experiments in all sorts of ways, and yet the people are as much in the dark as ever. Why do not the committee report? Wii tpetre explode? Ye gentle- your answer. Vatatanie Discoveny—AntrIxrLaMManLE Compost tion For Coverina tHE Roors or SHixoLey Housrs, Axp oTHen Wooo Svnstancrs, To Maxe tHe Fine Paoor.—An individual in this city has recently discover- othe art of preparing a said composition or wath, upon well established chemical principles, which will elfect- ually protect all wood substances against taking fire—so that any such substance, if coated with this wash, al- though surrounded, by flames, would net incur the Teast danger of igniting by contact. To own- ers of shingled houses, and other similar build. ings, in large cities, where fires are frequent, this disco- very offers a sure protection against the !oss of property, ebject of incalculable value, as lessening greatly, if not ly removing, the risk always attendant upon in- suring property liable to be destroyed by the “ devour- ing element.” -'This wash, may also be used for coating the scenery of theatres, ahi as it can be made of any co- lor, and, in no instance, requires to be used oftener than once a year,it maybe considered a desideratum long want- ed. Toprove that this announcement is no hoax or im- position, the valuable propertics of this wash will pobbaly tested in a few days, of which due notice wil e given, and the citizens of New York thereby have an opportunity of judging for themselves. Pocket Picxina.—Yesterday morning, as a remarka- bly green young man, fresh from the Green Mountains, was taking a stroll through the city, and admiring the wonders which are here piled up—he chanced in his pe- rambulations to bring up in that amiable region, Park Row. He stood gazing in mute astonishment at the Park Fountain (which happened to be oing) at the City Hall, and wondering from the woman holding the scales, whe- ther the upper part of it was used for @ grocery store, and reading the Park Theatre bill—hut while he was ga- zing around him, he attracted the attention of some of the industrious gentlemen in that region, who never miss a chance to turn an honest penny, and upon putting his hand in his coat pocket, he found that he had been kings: relieved by one of them, of a burthen of twenty-five dol- Jars, which he had in a wallet placed in an inside pocket ofhis coat. He says he was feeling all the time to see if it was safe, and by so doing, supposes he attracted the attention of the benevolent gentleman who relieved him Annest ror Countenreitinc—A Ricn Casr.—On Sa- turday evening, a couple of men were observed by the forty Reaper at the foot of Catharine street, in the apart- ment appropriated to females, engaged in counting mo- ney. ions were excite ending for a po- liceman, they were arrested and taken to the Se h Ward Station Hou: Here they were examined, and a hundred dollar counterfeit bill and about forty dollars in good money found about them. When requested to give an account of themselves, they stated that they were travelling exhibitors, and that they were counting their money in the ferry house, for the purpose of sending one land, to purehase some curios- the various tribes were notified, each held their secret | ity to add te their exhibition of wonders. When asked meotings to perfect their plans. These wore held at night in some secret place where interruption was not likely, and one by one the of rendezvous. where their trunks were, they stated that they were on the Sing Sing steamboat, they having been performing at to the place | Sing Sing the night before. A posse of officers were ac- cordingly despatched, who brought several large boxes to the Chief's office in the Park, expecting to find them filled with plates, counterfeit bills and tools tor counter- ing. They were opened in solemn silence, and in the presence of the Chief and his invincible cerps of officers. When, instead gof counterfeiting apparatus, out rolled'the machinery for successfully performing the langhable play of Punch and Judy—together with bills of performance and all the appliance for a tarelling ex: hibition. They stated that this bill had been unfortu- nately passed upon them, and that they had never at- tempted to offer it, and after a hearty laugh all round, they were discharged. Licutesine on States Istanp—On Saturday evening, during the thunder shower, the schooner Elisha Brooks, lying at Port Richmond, was struck by lightning. It first struck the fore mast, ran down and out through the hawser holes, and struck a man at work under the bow, | named Jaco! sh, who now lies in a dangerous condi- tion from its effects, The store of Joseph Simons was also struck on the chimney, and cut completely into two some twenty or thirty persons, who, had they re- mained, would probably have been killed or very much injured. Several houses in the vicinity were struck, and a hickory pole was shivered to atom: | Michael Met iding at 28 Spruce street, was pass- | ing up Broadway, icked up a well filled pocket book | near the corner of Reade street. He immediately took it | into a store, and sn the presence of witnesses proceeded to examine the conte: came inalso nd upon his describing n up by the honest Irish- dollars for his praise- man. Th Bu was made to No. 14 Car- by three of the swell mob who and prowl about with impani- the inhabitants. it appears ‘@ introduced a new | system, which, while it is calculated to deceive the guar- dians of the night, will facilitate their mode of escape and enable them to bafile their pursus The worthies in a drove up to the store ina one horse wagon, and the utmost coolness commenced operations upon the bar of the store shutters, which they hrc 2 invest th ty to the ma 22 force off. M ’ attention was soon arow y the noise, at 1 A hi alight, not expecting the real cause, he immediately proceeded to the store, when off 8 robbers, who jumped into the wagon mp s and galloped through the Sixth avenue, no doubt to their den. They were seen by some others in neighbor- hood, who were attacted at the time by the appearance of the men and the wagon, but entertained no suspicion as to the motives of the robbers, from the fact of their ing come inthis manner. The watchmen in this loca- lity should be particularly cautious and vigilant,as row- dies, loafers and burglars from the Rg ag! part of the city D the arrest, by Captain Stewart, of of his watchmen, homed Francis Fellierd, and te commitment of the lat: ter to the cells, for disorderly conduct, on Saturday ht hilst a rd q night last, w! on duty. He was, yesterday morning, brought before the Police Magistrates, and require give bail for his appearance at the Oyer and Terminer, to answer for his disgraceful conduct. In the mean- e, tain Stewart has s inded him trom duty, as also another watchman, named Martin Remsen, who was company tim found drunk and quarrelsome at his post, with Follierd, on the same night. Practicat AMALGamation.—A strapping negro, de- hting in the high sounding patronymie of George en Fox eictaticxer on business in Brooklyn, as a barber, and in New York at 314 0: e street, as an Indian botanic physician, was yesterday brought before Justice Garrison, charged with committing an outra- cous assault and battery upona Mrs. Corse, residing at fie comer of Dickinson's alley and Prospect street.— Brown's defence was, that he not strike Mrs. Corse, of her to prevent her from beating a white woman—a Mrs. Mary Riley—who lived in the me house with them. The Court found the fetened ulta- doctor not guilty; and he left the court in proud tion at his success. Brown is well known to the he goes thither every season, tice one or both of the calling: sions, in which he is wip = oe ower, but was ma: 5 tiful woman, of pure Angl AnotHer Cac: ant, owner of the rated trotting mare came near losing his life, on Saturday last, from th fects of drinking cold water, when overheated. He viole) ‘on blood. hy: Enloubtedly have become a victim to his indiscretion. Accipr! Fulton street, met with while driving his emplo: Fulton market. The axle-tree of hi broken, the horse took fright and ran wagon, throwing the boy with con: against the on head and other parts of the body. He was promptly at tended by Dr. Gilfilland, but his wounds are of suc! a nature that but little hope can be entertained of his re- covery. Tuawatenine ro Assautt.—A man named Charles Johnson,was arrested by officer McCormick on Satu: morning, on a charge of threatening to assault and ot! wise maltreat Mr. Anthony Kerr, of Prospect Hill. It ant’s property, whereupon the 1: Id to dail in the s difficulty, ‘The defendant was he Gibbs, residing at cab, containing three Quaker ladi was concerned, the accident was uni only persons to blame are those in whose care ‘the child was placed. Very fortunately, no serious injury wes done. Intengstixa Coxvention,—The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, connected with the Methodist Episcopal Chureh, have snnounced that their annual Convention will assemble in Brooklyn on the 9th proximo. It ix expected that at least one thousand per- sons will be officially preseat, and it js suppored that the proceedings will occupy four entire days. Dr. Cox's Chureh is to be the place of meeting. Loa Istaxp Rattnoan—A parcel of desperadoes in infamous practices in re- lation to this road, by taking up the rails, cutting down the bridge supporters, &c., and thus not only injure the Suffolk county continue their company, but seriously endanger the lives of traveile It is due alike to the dignity of the law, and the preserv tion of human life, that prompt and energetic effo1 should be made to ferret out the authors of these ville: ous exploits. Mutuat Munpens.—Two quandam residents of Green in—Mary Dunn and John O’Connor—came into the police oflicein great strife which should be first in ma- king acomplaint against the other. The substance of eral allegations was that cach had murdered the other enthirely. Testimony showed the affair to have grown out of an old grudge; and both being to blame, Joun was fined $5, and Mary $2 50. They paid their fines their and were discharged, “Tue Crvis Stitt. THEY Com very handsome church was ope: ot God, on Sui it church, and is situated in Clinton street, on the of Atlantic Gardens. The buil menced in August, 1844. It is 66 by 115 —ineluding a lecture room 30 by 66 and will seat comfortably and about 300 in th about roe One hundre: in all 261, Mone Dog Fientine. of loefers amused the: tic street, in witnessi: other for that space of time. Scarcely had the canin been separated, when a couple of two-legged bibe: stripped to the buff, and beat each other until both were ons undertook to procure a police satisfied. Several p officer, but were unsuccessful. Denancement.—Commissioners were appointed on Saturday to inquire into the sanity of Wm Lynch, the at the corner of Smith and Atlantic ept his wife in continual terror, for of personal violence. On Saturday morfing he entered Mr. Luce’s barber shop, near the keeper of a groc streets, who some time Military Garden, seized a razor, put it into bis pock: d started rapidly home. He was, ho stautly followed and arrestel at Haynes, whence he was taken to made gréat resist ficulty that he commi! dered into cus' asylum at Bloomingdal been received, he was thei Lotrery Gamatixc.—Although there i¢ not one thea- tre, billiard room, or other place of amusement or re- or two) cannot creation (with the exception of a bowling all in Brooklyn, although concert spec ulations be made to pay, nor“ fancy tairs” to flourish; y ming Puritanism and morality, there ull this , espe- cially among the young men, a deep under current of depravity and vice, letting itself out ina thousand differ- ent ways, but in none more insiduously and destructive- Jy thi ‘The encouragement of this w where the Roosevelt, by which they realize splendid fortun in of many a promising youth, and the d of many a happy household. Their’ names, their guilty practices, are well known to the chief of the New York police andthe Mayor, and it is an imperative ves andto society, to duty which they owe to themse! break up these dens without further delay. Bastanpy Cases.—In reference to the complaint of rday), the defendant, Ren- costs of ac- couchement, and to enter into good bail, to secure the county against any expenses which may be incurred on account of the juvenile responsibility of which he is the Ann Donolly (alluded to saeller Van Cleek, was 0: red to pay th putative father. Wo bave heard of another case which will probably are continually on travel for plunder in this quarter dur- ing the night time. Every householder should be fully prepared to give such customers a warm reception, and as ‘he modus operandi is rather @ novel one—an improve- ment upon the old system—the watchmen should keep an eyo upon every suspicious looking wagon that hap- pens to be out during the night time. Coronen’s Orrice, Aug. 25,—Sudden Death.— The Co- roner was called this amy ted hold an inquest at No. 210 Eighth avenue, upon the of Eliza Blair, aged 36 suddenly yesterday afternoon. Verdict, er of the typhoid character, induced by | Death by & require the action of the superintendants of the poor, rowing out ofa love affair between the daughter of a well known manufacturer, and a marriedman. The re- spective parties are natives of England, and there are said to be some curious details connected with the busi- ness, Dertornaste—On Sunday evening, about 7 o’clock, a boy, whose parents live near the corner of Smith and Baltic streets,had his foot horribly mutillated by getting it between the boat and the bridge on the Jackson ferry. He was standing near the edge of the boat when it struck the wharf, and pitching forward,he fell with his foot in the aperture. tions upon the orchards. The Mayor d fenders, and on Sun imande ey to, prison for a sh ime. ‘Arremerrn Scrcipe.—Last evening, between 8 and9 o'clock, officer J. H. McCormick took into custody @ man named Britto, on the representation of Mr. Richard 1. Todd, auctioneer, that he had threatened to commit suicide. It was understood that he had actually made attempt upon his own life, and he made a desperate resistance when he was arrested. He was temporarily committed to the custody of Dr. Pelletreau. Star Sranciep Banser Sunx.—Itis with regret that we have to record the loss of one of our finest steamers- the Star Spangled Banner, The officers of the steamer Archer,which arrived here last evening,reports, that on Thursday, about one o'clock, P.M., the steamer Star Spangled Banner, Capt. Phillips, bound from this port to New Orleans, with about two hundred and fifty tons of freight, struck a sn land, near one hundred and fifty miles below this city, and sunk immediately to her guards in about eight and a half feet water. She left here on Wednesday and in order to make sure of getting out without damage, took on board but little over half the tonnage she could have carried. She was a fine new boat, fitted up in ele- gant style, and did great credit to her owners end build. ers, who wont to the expense of between $24,000 and $26,000, in order to bring out som superior to the usual run of Ohio steamers. This was her second {rtp to New Orleans, and unfortunately it will prove her last, for we learn that there is little or no hope of raising or savil byw Agel her main decks. is owned in Phi ie pes commnens ir, Mr. ), first ind @ firm in Cincinnati, at which place she was finished six or ei reeks since. iy parerere but to unt we were unable to ascertain. Hei w Tr cargo, largest proportion of which was in her bold, will of course age est shippers in her were Mr. H. D. Ba 400 barrels of flour; L. & A.G. Farwell & C {Sede me oo Wael whee belong tween us] wi W. Fagin; 240 barrels of flour, Wise, Lee & Co., Alton; besides sev if not entirely lost. The heavi- who had abont 160 do, flour McElroy and Libby, Alton, other lots shippers names unknown.— St. Louis New Ere, Aug. 16. NEW YORK, TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 26, 1845. Price Two Cents, From the Anti-Rent Region. jaf a _ City I Tnengences fas | von Brooklyn ity In elenfioned, yesterday, | _Avaver 25 Poe ee Parke invindiots Sun: plsints which have been made of late by persons who ave had their pockets picked, have induced the police to use every stratagem to catch the offenders. fol- lowing plan was adopted by officer Farley of the 4th ‘Ward, as being most convenient and best suited to the About 2 o’clock this morning, policeman Fer- | occas ley duly ensconced himself on a stoop at the corner of James and South streets, where he soon attracted the at- tention of John Darling, who doubtless considered that he had fallen in with a drunken loafer, and to operate upon the pockets of bis subject, which not tarn- ing out so well as he could have wished, he quietly re- sree —_ eee hat remap hy age off a the same, when the F 5 up for uurpose of arresting the fellow, who ht tated into lock and swam to ied pier, where he was met and taken into custody y Farley. Attempt at Abduction.—A man named Theodore A. Keiz was arrested on a charge of trying to entice a young girl named B: t Reed mm the house 11 Woos- er street. The offender was held to bail in the sum o $500 to answer for his a) ince. Mor Claimed.—A it for the $1030 taken from Mary Wilson, and alleged to have been stolen by a fe- male named Jane Brown, has made his appearance in the person of a Mr. Lyons, from New Or! , in conse- He is at present a wid- , to a remarkably beau- A man in the employ of Mr. Bi tedt te y Suffolk tly seized with cramps, and but for the aid of a sician, who was in immediate attendance, he would —A young lad, residing at No. 80 Mainstreet and in the employ of Mr. Rowland Story, grocer, 118 rious accident on Saturday, horse and wagon, near the vehicle having t a country b stone, and seriously injuring him in the P- peared that Johnson’s pigs had trespassed upon the com- ter very unceri- ly shot them; and thus origineted the Sressny roidable, and tne Another new and d, and dedicated to the alled the South Pres- ding was com- on the ground 66 feet, in the rear— €30 persons on the first floor, . The church was organized e, in Sept. 1842, with 74 members. and seventy have since been added, making On Thursday last, a number es for a whole hour in Atlan- couple of dogs worry each ty jail. He e, and it was with considerable dif finelly secured. The evidence of the upon or- y as a lunatic, and conveyed to the in the proneness of numbers that we wot of to gamble in lottery tickets, and traffic in lottery policies, are two or three offices established in Brooklyn d and degrading busi- ie principal proprietors of which reside in New ave establishments in Chatham iam, Bayard,Cross and Catherine ‘ns.—For several weeks past, the re- and the immediate vicinity, have- been much annoyed by a number of boys asnembling to- gether on the Sabbath, who commit wholesale depreda led officer McCormick for the soe jal purpose of arresting the of- lay about fifteen were taken into The majority were permitted to depart after nd the remainder were committed #t the head of Devil's la noon, quence of which the before named females were re-ar- rested this morning and fully committed for a further aring inthe case. In the meantime, Thomas Warner, Esq., has served Justice Drinker and Mr. Hasty, clerk of police, with a written protest it the money being anded over to any other individual than Jans Brows, bigs has through ue sdvien of Mr. proms ra made a claim the money aa being her property. Mr. Lyors 2 that he lost $1160, but for some reason or miner oe known to himself, he did not make his loss, or robbery, known to the police at the time. Grand Larceny.—A fellow named Michi has but very recently obtained his disc Penitentiary, whither he wes sent for some offence, was again d this morning by officer Joseph, charged with st a quantity of gentlemen’s wearin; worth $61, m John stolen property was found in possession of Mike, who was locked up to answe: False Tokens.—John Bailey was to answer for attempting to pass § false token, censisting of a splendidly engraved circular of C. C. Wright & Co., steel pen manufacturers, resemb- eT $100 bill, for which amount, the attempt was made to f 1m it off. rious Affray—Tbe Eleventh Ward, du the reater portion of yesterday, was a scene of riot eon- fusion. Inthe neighboriood of Dry Dock street a gene- ral fracas took place, in which two of the policemen were severely injured, a female,who keeps a porter house in that vieinity, i ‘a serious, if not a mortal wound upon a mao With a carving knife. Insulting and Assaulting Females.—A German, whose name was not ascertained, was last evening arrested by ex-officer Tompkins, charged with insultin; female in Pitt street, and afterwards throwing a brick bat at her through the window ef her house. Charge of Fraud.—A person named Alfred Keesham, who has for some time pat been extensively engaged in business as a merchant tailor, in the lower peit of the city, tas been arrested on complaint of Augustus C. Richards, Hemblia Blake, and Samson W. Trotter, of No. 51 Exchange Place, and held to bailin the sum of $1,000 to answer to a charge of certain fraudulent transactions. Theft of Sovereigns. —Two men, named Alexander Mc- Cullom and Patrick Joyce, were last night arrested on a charge of stealing eight sovereigns, of the value of about $35, irom James Rogers, at the porter and lodging house No. 11 Washington streat. Recent Case of .Arson.—A short time ago, three young and highly respectable ladies were arrested on a charge of arson, and committed to answer. This afternoon the accused were conducted into the star chamber at the Tombs, where the proceedings in the case were of cou conducted with privacy, even the names of the parties being withheld. They were attended by their couns 1 tel Jr. James R. Whiting, and Clinton De Witt, Exqs. Another Star in Danger.—Thomas Bevins, one of the 3 ward star police, yesterday got drunk and threatened to commit an assault upon the person of Mrs. Strong, No. 68 Sullivan street Thomas was taken to the Upper Po- lice, and detained to answer. wtbandoning @ Child.—A boy about six years old, who gave his name as James Toy, was yesterday found wan- pering about the streets inthe 10th ward. Officer Cos- tegan took charge of him. He stated that his parents had taken him out into the streets, and then deserted him. “ Teaching the Young Idea how to Shoot.”—Rose Mc- or McMahan, living at No. 246 Stanton street, s morning arrested on a charge of selling liquors without icense ; also, receiving pledges or articles from children, and giving them liquors, &c., to drink in Ser rane ¥ was held to sna t lothing.—Tom Halfpenny was brought up for athe the {wardrobe of Elvzabeth Reynolds. Whether he was providing for a present or future com- panion was not stated. —Phebe Brown and a Mrs. Noah, M Robbed by Female. (both ot dark complexions) were last night called to ac- count for relieving the pockets of Patrick Lesson of his loose change. ‘wo pretty Canadian girls, named Sarah Disorder! and Jane Durfrey, were last night complained of for re- ceiving too many of the “ free and easy” sort of visitors at their quarters, No. 29 Elm street. The Last Discovery.—The fishmongers of Centre Market have been greatly annoyed of late by drunkards and street loafers, occupying their stalls at night. One of the fishermen, named Joseph Racey, on Saturday night, finding a stall occupied with rather a dirty looking cus- tomer, divested him of a portion of his cl , and sub- stituted a good sized mustard plaster, which had the de- sired effect of removing the nuisance without any further trouble ; and it is presumed that the dose will not have to be repeated, as he has not been seen or heard of since. Mavon’s Orrice,August 25.—More of the Hack Drivers’ ons.—Complaint was lodged at the Mayor's office ay Bernard Duffy, driver ot k No. 95, for having violated the ordinance in taking three rs the foot of Courtlandt street to the foot of Ci street and charging $1 60. The case has been referred to the Corporation Attorney. Manine Count.—No jury cases being ready, this Court adjourned over to Wednesday. Varieties. The Whig candidate for Governor in Maine, is a practical mechanic—a ship carver. The editor of the Kennebec Journal says he called upon Mr. Morse, at his shop in Bath, ‘weeks ago, found him with his coat off, busily engaged upon the figure-head of a ship. The Journal says that Morse is, nevertheless, one of the best-informed in Mi His speeches in Congress show him to be a mano great talent. At a recent meeting of the Regular Baptist Asso- ciation in Rush county, a unfortuate division took place on some point in theology We learn that the point which caused the division was whether it was right to fereottery | a church the doctrine of the employment of human means in the work of salva- tion.” The discussion, on this speculative point, was carried on with much warmth, until eventually a mi- nority of the Association, headed by Dr. Wilson Thomp- son withdrew and proceeded to o ea new Associa- tion. The seceders are calied Anti-Means party, and the old body the Means party. The Learned Blackamith, Mr. Burritt, has been obliged to defer a visit to the West, en account of a se- vere pulmoni attack, which threatens serious conse- uences to his health- The state of his lungs is such i annot sustain conversation more than ten min- ime. He is now atthe sea shore. off at. Lake Mah« the other day, between Mr. Brown and Mr. Brower, both of New York. A hop, a fair lady, and a slight received by Brown, band to. have ca the noetiog, but Judge Jefferson of New York, interfered, and the matter was settled at the bar of the hotel. Tae A portion of the 8th Regiment, now stationed in East Flori re ordered to roveed tamodiste} tothe relief of the 6th Regiment to be stationed, as follow: Two Companies at Key West; two Companies at Tat) Bay; Companies J. and G. Pensacola; one Company at St. Augustine; Company A., Baton bad Company K., Fort Wood; Company D , Fort Pike. The head o. of the Regiment to remain for the present at St. Augus- tine.— St, dugustine News. The Hon. Henry Clay left Ashland, on the 16th inst., for the White Sulphur Springs in Virginie. He is in fine health. 2 : ; The Natives and Whigs of Vicksburg, Miss., re- cently elected an Irishmen as one of the Common Coun- cil men of that city Miss Farley, editress of the Lowell Onering was robbed of 2 gold watch, in tee cars above Lowell, one day last week. Mr. Yaxence, the great pedestrian, who won the use, is now walking in the Whig Commit- street, Albany, on a bet of $160, to walk ep or rest. Ho commen- ced on Sunday, at 3o’clock P.M. This i8 his last feat prior to his departure for London, to walk 60 hours, for a purse of £1000. Lua A large barn, belonging to the estate of the,late Charles Davis, on School street, Roxbury, was destroy- ed, with its contents, on Saturday morning, about four o’clock. The fire was the work of an incendiary. One or two engines from Boston, were on hand, as neal; but the fire was got under before their arrival,and there was a scarcity of water. Traders who have recently arrived at St, Louis, from Santa Fe, state that there are many citizens of the United § n almost every part of Mexico, carryiny on the adventures of commerce; they hi ventured much, ana will be ruined in case of Tax Mountain Expeprrion.—Information has been received in this city from thi tion und @ command of Col. Ke of the letter, the command was all well. had been so favorable that they had made much more es than wes anticipated. Their scnemez hed oe d to the South Wi 5 ‘Pass of the mow From that they retui Platte; tecoue teas mere to pereent to Bent’s whence Ser are now expect the last of the present month. We antic habits of observation of the officer in interesting account of the expedition. — St. Aug. 16.