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

NEW YORK HERALD. ugust 28, 1845. To the Patrons of the Werald, and the Bust. ness Public in General, We gave yesterday un engraving illustrative of the exterior of the Herald establishment, with a general description. In this day’s paper we give a view of the press-room, and intend to go through the whole building, illustrating its various departments,in order to afford the public an insight into the mystery of a daily journal in the highest state of prosperous action and efficiency. The success of our establishment has arisen from a combination of perfect system in all its departments, with untiring industry, and the highest spirit of enterprise, genius and skill. The circulation of our journal 1s now most extensive amongst all classes of the community—from the par- lor and counting-house of the merchant in New York, to the remotest log-house in the ‘* Far West.” Every body now reads the Herald, and advertisers will at once perceive the advantage of communica- ting with the public through the medium of our columns. New York Thurstay, The Wear Question. We have no farther intelligence from Mexico, New Orleans, or any other quarter, on which we can forma decided opinion as to the issue of the affiir between Mexico and the United States.— Symptoms, however, are presenting themselves in a'l directions, of some meditated blow on the part of Mexico. The only important intelligence we received by the mail last evening was that the department of Yu- catan had refused to accede to the requisition of | the Central Government ot Mexico, asking fora certain portion of the military. Our own govern- ment at Washington, seems to be in as much per- plexity and doubt as any one around us. They have no intelligence beyond the 30th ultimo, and, a'though they expecta declaration of war, sooner or later, yet they have no positive information on that point. | They are preparing and arranging for defence in all quarters, but seem to disapprove entirely of the move mentsot General Gaines in New Orleans. The Union states that the Department of War gave no authority or orders to General Gaines to call out the militia. Amongstall intelligent circles, indeed, the conduct of General Gaines is disapproved. By the constitution and laws he had no authority to assume the responsibility of such a step. From all the circumstances, and facts, and specula- tions before us, we are very much inclined to believe that the first intimation we have of actual hostilities ‘on the part of Mexico, will be the capture of Ameri- can vessels by privateers, sailing with letters of | marque issued by Mexico. It that government means to declare war, it may be depended on that | they will strike a blow in the most vulnerable point, by land or water. Ina fair fight, they cannot touch the United States. The only mode of attack left them, is to assail our commerce on the Atlantic and Pacific, and there is every ground to believe that the very moment they declare war, that system of depredation on the high seas will commence — The thunder and the lightning will come at the same instant. This is our view of the matter, and we have seen nothing yet in the slightest degree to coun- teract our interpretation of the present signs of the times. Tue Murver at Wasnixcroy —Our Washing- ton correspondent, no doubt from the best of motives, in several of his communications relative to that awful murder at noon-dsy in the streets of Wa+h- ington, seems to sympathize very much with the murderer, and considers it a very great hard-hip that he was notadmittedto bail Ourcorrespondent also argues, that, as the crime was more the result | of the state of society in Wa-hington than the inten- tion of the youth himself, the letter is not so culpable as he otherwise might have been. We disapprove and condemn all such views and opinions. By our laws, murder is in no circum- stances a bailable crime, and although, in several instances throughout the country, murderers have been bailed, yet it has been in all these cases a clear violation of the law, and a mean and shameful tam- pering with private feelings and private sympathies. The Judges at Washington were perfectly right in their decision. As to the other point, the plea set up for the murderer that the state of society led to and palliated his crime, it meets our most unquali- fied condemnation. No doubt society at Washing- ton is bad enough—no doubt it has encouraged and fostered that spirit of assassination of which we have had in this case such a woful illustration; but that is no excuse at all for the murderer. Human life is not to be thus tampered with. The murderer ought not to be the subject of any such ridiculous sympa- thies. Let the laws have their course Rerorn From THE WarerixG Praces.—In a few days—for the present hot weather cannot last long a great many of whatare called our fashionables, will be returning to the city from the several water- ing places round about the country. The Clifton House, on Staten Island, is, we believe, about to be shut up already, the company having separated, as we understand, in a hufl. This house has been conducted during the summer, by the proprietor of the New York Motel, up town, and as far as he was concerned, it was very well kept. But unfortunate- ly, rival cliques of fashionables have been generated during the season, and they have carried on the war with a considerable degree of vigor, until they could not stand it any longer, and the whole establishment has been broken up, and the inmates have dispersed. This is one of the great evils at our watering pla- ces, particularly in small and choice houses. There isso much rivalry amongst our fashionables—so much jealousy and envy—so much cliqueism, that it is hardly possible for any number of what are called respectable people, to live together for one week in aay place, without endeavoring to create separate cliques, and scandalize one another, The history of these rival cliques, during the closing season at Saratoga, or Sharon Springs, or Newport, would be one of the most amusing things ever written. Is there no one competent to undertake the task ?— Burton has offered a prize of $1000 for a comedy, illustrative of American society; why could not some of the native dramatists take up the subject we now suggest? It would be a capital subject, and well handled, would surely gain the prize. Sreamsuir Grear Brrrary.—This monster steam- er still continues to be thronged with visitors. Since her opening to the public, nearly twenty thousand persons have visited her, or over twelve hundred daily. The receipts have been over six thousand dollars. By referring to an advertisement in ano- ther column, it will be seen that she will be open for visitors only to-day and to-morrow, and that between the hours of 10 A. M. and 8 P.M. She sails on Saturday. Thirty-five passengers have already en- tered their names, and the list will probably be in- creased to forty before Saturday. Hearn or Tax Ciry.—The last returns of the City Inspector exhibit a considerable decrease in the mor- tality of the paét week. More than one half of the deaths were of children under two years of age.— The city is, indeed, remarkably healthy considering the many influences which at this season of the year operate prejudicially, Cold buthing—cleanliners— temperance—and a quiet conscience are the best Preventives of disease and the most effectual means of attaining longevity —_— Eriscorat Free Cuvron —A free church for the especial use of British residents and emigrants, ha been recently organized under the auspices of the Rev. Dr. Marcus, Until building ground be obtain ed and a suitable edifice erected, the services wi\! " be celebrated at the Minerva Rooms, in Broadway, This laudable work of christian enterprise will be commenced next Sunday, and it deserves the aid of all the British residents who adhere to the Episcopa} ehurch and all others, See card in another column, upposet Mexicat Privateers. Thestatement which we pubished a few days ago. relative to an incident that occurred off the banks of Newtoundland, daring the last passage of the St Nicholis from Havre to this port. representing the @ppearance of two suspicious looking brigs under Spanish coloucs, has created some sensation in the community, and has been commented on with mingled levity and ill-nature by several of our con- temporaries,particularly by the Journal of Commerce That statement was true to the very letter in all its details, and if Captain Pell chooses to open his mouth, he can confirm it,in every particular. It has, however, been contradicted by one or two papers, and particularly by the Journal of Commerce and one of its correspondents, and that in such a way as calls for a formal notice. No attempt has been made to contradict the fact, which we presented. All the effort has been directed to cover with ridicule the cenclusions that we drew from the circumstances. We supposed from the ap- pearance of the two brigs in question, sailing under Spanish colours, and crossing the track of the “St Nicholas,” that there was something suspicious in their character, and that for any thing that might be said to the contrary, they might haveybeen Mexican privateers in disguise, only waiting fora decla. ration ot war. This supposition, certainly a very natural and reasonable one, has been ridiculed and coupled with the announcement, that thirty or forty Spanish vessels were at St. Johns wait- ing for codfish. The effect of that announce- ment onevery rational mind was only to increase the difficulty, because it created the very natural in- quiry, could there be such a number of Spanish vessels in search of codfish at one time in the litle p rtsof St Johns and Newfoundland ? On all these pints, we annex the following communications: the first from the passenger in the “St. Nicholas,” from whom we received thé information conveyed in our first statement, and which was refused pub- lication by a person of the name of Andrews or An- derson, who has the management of the Evening Post ; and the other is from the Spanish Consul of this port, justifying the view which we took of the extraordinary statement relative to the immense number of Spanish vessels at St. Johns :— (For the Evening Post.) ALONG, LOW, BLACK SCHOONER. To guard the public mind from unnece the duty of a well directed press, but thi ing must not degenerate into affecting a reckle lief of suspicious circumstances, &c., a great evil is often the consequence of Aushing up all first causes of appre- hension, and I might, if necessary, give a long bill of ca- ses for which this community has suffered heavily by the hushing up system. The Journat of Commerce of Monday morning had an editorial article headed ‘4 long, low, black Schoone: in which the editor attempts to turn into ridicule the ap- prehensions that were felt on board the St. Nicholas some two or three weeks ago, but Mr. Hale ought to have recollected that even in a good cause we must have truth on our side. The narrative of the Journal i. full of misrepresentations, and I proceed at once to expose part of them. The story begins as follows “The packet ship st. Nicholas, &c., saw on the Lanks of Newfoundland two rakish brigs, which made for each other apparently for the purpose of spraking together.” The above two asser- tions are untrue; atthe time the occurrence took place the St. Nicholas was about one hundred and fifty miles to the eastward of the Banks, and the two rakish brigs when firstseen, were in company, and remained so all day The Journal continues as follows : “The Captain men- tioned the matter on Ais arrival, §c., yet he did not think it of sufficient importance to be mentioned in the report; 5 . Pell did—that the occurrence was not The editor of the Journal appears to imply thereby, that he received his information from Capt. Pell, this could not be true. The moment Captain Pell came a hore he started to see his family, which is located in the country, 15 miles from New York, and he did noteven see Messrs. Boyd & Hincken. the Agents for the St. Nicholas, until late she meat dy. It is true that thr report did not mention the occurrence of the two brigs, but this was omitted, not because it was 1 thought worthy of notice, but onthe contrary, on count of i's importance, and Capt Pell hus assured me, on hi re urn from the country, that he intended to prepare vith eave a detailed statement of the suspicious ci stanc d to hand it to the Collector of the port pu pose uf its bring transmitted 10 Washington a pose bei merely” to state real fuers, | will not wae'e time pose all the vazeries ‘aud frivelous remarks the story of the Journal. I will freely ad- nm (the statement mate by the Journal, viz: that there are now a number of Spanish vessel« at St. Jol might countenance the probability of the two sus cious brigs heing bona fide Spanish,if there were mut many suspicious circumstances that 7 main, 8» far, unexplained: but cannot perceive that the fact that some Spanish ver- sels may be seen on or about the Banks, is a conclusive perl that one or more Mexican privateers cannot go there The length of this article prevents me to-day to give a detailed statement of the suspicious occurrence which was imperfectly sketched last week in the Herald; in the meantime, let the Journal of Commerce call out on Capt Pell if r the true and arcurate particulars—let him produce the log book. and I am ready to prove—first, that Capt. Pell was perfectly justifiable in his —_ movements to escape from the two suspicious vessels, although it ata loss of abont 50 miles on the course of the St Nicholas—secondly, that there is a propriety in giving pubsic caution, if necessary, to the Government at Wash- ington, of the possible danger to which may be exposed the immense American shipping crossing almost daily the nar ow track where the St. Nicholas met the two sus- picious brigs A Passencer on Boanp tHe St. Nicnonas. New York, Aug. 26. ) ado Dean Six :— Tam not informed of the trade of Cubaand Porto Rico with St. Jobns, it however, very inconsiderable and insignific It is probable, however,that there is an active business carried on from the Peninsula (old Spain) with St. Johns for codfish—but I never knew or heard of the number of vessels stated by the] Journal of Commerce, being enga- ged at once in that trade. I think it1s doubtful. Some- thing extraordinary in relation to the importation of cod- fish in Spain, must have occurred to have brought about that state of things in St. Johns, published by the Jaur- nalof Commerce. I never knew of such an active trade before in Spanish vessels at that plac: Yours truely, . STOUGHTEN. August 27. In consideration of this statement of the Spanish Consul, we have examined the reports of British commerce for several years, up to °42, and find there exists no such extraordinary Spanish trade in cod- fish at the port of St. Johns, as is represented by the Journal of Commerce and its correspondent.— We therefore doubt the accuracy of the views which the Journal gives, either of the number of Span- ish veesels at St. Johns, or if there were that number, that they were waiting for codfish, and we still adhere to the beliet that the suspicions naturally excited in the minds of the passengers in the St. Nicholas, as well as in the mind of Captain Pell himeelf are fairly justified by the circumstances of the case, and still more strongly confirmed and sustained by the statement that there were thirty or forty vessels, under Spanish colors, lying at St Johns. When we take into consideration the intelligence which we are almost daily and weekly receiving from Cuba, relative to the is- suing of letters of marque and reprisalby the Mexican government, we cannot help believ- ing that something very serious is intended against the American commerce on the Atlantic by those privateers, as soon as the government of Mexico gives them intelligence of the commencement of at tual hostilities, and bidsthem “let slip the dogs of war.” It is highly probable that the cunning men atthe of the Mexican government, acting under the advice and counsel of Almonte, who understands this country and its remarkable position perfectly well, will issue these letters of marque and reprisal at the very moment that the declaration of war is made. The Atlantic and Pacific would thus be co- vered with privateers to depredate upon Ameri- can commerce. It is very easy for the Mexican government to consult and debate and decide on their declaration of war in secret session—preserve that se resy until all their arrangements are made with privateers upon the Atlantic and the Pacific, in order that whenever the declaration of war appears from Vera Cruz, on that very day the Mexican pri vateers may be intercepting American commerce ear the banks of Newfoundland on the Atlantic, or capturing the American whaling vessels on the high ways of the Pacific on the other side ot the conti- nent. The Mexicans are an ignorant and weak, but re- vengeful and cunning race, and while we are in fan- cied security, flattering ourselves with pleasing thoughts of our power and the extent of our means of attack, they may commence the war by a serious snd important blow against American trade and American shipping interests on both the great ovseans. We think the whole subject is worthy of amore candid and calmer imvestigation than has been given to itby some of the Wall street journels, and that it ought to be taken up by the government, and made a mater of serious inquiry and prompt Action, Tue Recent Fracas at Union Hatt, Sarato- @a.—We have already published an account of fracas which took place between a gentleman anc one of the servants at “Union Hall,” Saratoga, without mentioning any names. Other reports, however, have got into other papers, coupled with a variety of offensive remarks, which have called forth the following statement from the gentlemar himself:— New Yorn, August 27, n.— Although not personally acquainted with you, Ihave taken the liber.y of addressing you for the yurpose of correcting the Various false accounts thi if n published concerning the unfortunate affi go at Saratoga. I did not i tend coming out thus publicly with a statement of the aifair, but seeang the facts srepresented, that | think the truth should be published and let men jud, themsely . larrived at the Union House on Friday afternoon, just before tea; I was requested by one of the attendants of the house (a white man) to go into the dining-room and see the seats that myself and party were to occup;. When the bell rang for tea,we went to the seats that had been pointed out to me ; | found a servant in po: of the chairs, who said that we could not have they were reserved for some one manner, said that | would have them, as th pointed out to me before sup) He then, helding on to one of the chairs, said in such an insolent manner, that | should not have them, that I Foked up achair and struck at him with it. He caught the blow with his hands, and robably the matter would there have ended, but I heard bin ay soon afterwards something about my being a gentleman ; | again struck at him with my fist, (and not with a second chair, as stated by the ‘ Mirror.”) He re- turned the blow. This so enraged that I turned round and took a knife from the tab! Seeing one of the ne- groes advancing toward me, as I believe, with hostile intentions, I then used the knife. We soon after left the room. What oc2urred afterwards is pretty cor ited by the papers Ihave now, sir, stated the facts ey occurred, and shall take no further notice of any thing that may be published. Any gentleman who saw the occu rence take pluce will, I think, corroborate what I have stated. You will oblige me by having this account published im your paper, the “ Herald,” and at the same time do justice to a strang far from home. You ectfully, THOS. FE. BOYKIN. As to the insolence of many of the servants at these public places, there can be no doubt. Yet insolence never justifies any gentleman in picking up chairs and snatching up knives to make attacks upon servants. We have seen the insolence of these servants at public places over and over again— very often indeed at Saratoga, at all the hotels there and all other places, but in all such cases the only proper course is to leave the table at once, pack up your trunks and quit the house, avoiding for the future any connection with such hotels. The “Union Hall,” at Saratoga, as well as the “United States Hotel,” have been so crowded during the present season, that the number of servants has been by no means adequate to the wants and conve- nience of the visiters. In order, in this dearth of attendance, to secure attention, many persons are in the habit of bribing the servants to wait upon them, and thus encourage a great deal of the inso- lence, folly, and impertinence, which this class of persons exhibit. We do think that the proprietors of these establishments, owe it to themselves and tothe public, to re-organise and reform their ser- vants’ department. that occurred a few da; APPOINTMENTS IN THE Custom! Hovse.—The fol- lowing are the appointments made by the Collector, n addition to those already gives, fill the vacancies mentioned yesterday :— Day Inspectors. H. A. Talman, James Wright, Nathan Chamberlain, Wiltiam Cornell, w Porter, Archibald Noble, William Honay, Henry Chevins, John Fitch. Niaut Inspectors. A. Morrison, John McDonald, Samuel Boggs, Dennis Mullins. Charles Gannon, Philip Keeler, Joseph P Flynn, William Wason, Daniel Fisher, Sreamsuir Marmora —The announcement that this vessel was to sail for Liverpool, in a day or two, has caused a grest deal of speculation among those who take an interest in the progress and welfare of American ship building. This feeling is increased from the fact thatthe Marmoraleaves aboutthe tm that the Great Britain takes herdeparture. Although this arrangement was not preconcerted, in order te race, yet the Marmora is not unwilling to give he: atrial She is fitted with Ericsson’s propellers, on nearly the same princ'ple of the screws of the G. Bri- tain, and carries a low pressure engine,a new inven- tion, by which the consumption of coal is compara tively small. The entire steam fixtures, boilers, en gine, coal-bins and all, do not cover a space of more than sixteen square feet. A more compactand well arranged engine, has never been seen. _ The main and uoper decks have a clear sweep, unincumbered by coal or steam machinery of any description.— Her cabins are comfortable and airy; and fitted up with a great deal of taste and neatness, and are ca pable of accommodating 43 passengers. Her size Is registered at 400 tons; she is 244 feet beam, ten anda half feet hold, and 245 feet keel; engine 155 horse power. She presents a very neat appearance; her rigging is that of a bark, lofty, and exceedingly well trimmed, and capable of carrying herten knots, witha fair wind. Her destination is Constantino. ple, whither she will proceed, after making a stay ot a few weeks at Liverpool, having been contr: ed for by the Turkish government, to ply between Constantinople and Paras. She was built by her commander, Capt. Page, and his father, who, by the way, were the same persons that built the Bangor, which left here for the same place, three years since. Capt. P. will remain in Constantinople until busi- ness of more importance calls him home. Navat.—The U. S. ship John Adams, William J. McCluney, Esq., commander, arrived at Pensacola on the 18th inst. Officers and crew all well. Movements of Travellers. ‘The Hotels still continue to exhibit the progress of travelling, forward, singular as it may seem—on the verge of September, few, if any, of the vast multitude, who, during the season, have made New York the cen- trifugal of their pleasurable movements, have yet return. ed to the diverging axis. The following is the summary of the arrivals at the principal Hotel Amrnican.—L. ©, Clarke, St. Louis. a8. Battle, Lou- isiana; A. J. Richardson, Wm, Lewis, Conn.; J. Gracey, Columbia, 8. C.; L, Holmes, Ma: Chas, and Ralph Bag ‘m. Powder, Baltimore; Crowne, Natchez; T. Dexter, Perkins, Louisiana; e, N. 0.; F. Cox, Phila. O.; B. M. Techmore, Bos- U . E. Laurence, N. 0.; H |. W, Clarke, edcrt W. Hand, Boston; Chas. Cozens, Wm. Thompson, J. Kelso, J. Wilson, Baltimore; L. Meade, Boston; Judge Haveland, L. 1; Capt. Black, Washington, D. ©.,; Geo. Palmer, Boston; Taylor and Wickham, Va.;P. P. Morris, Phila; Dr. Smith, St. Louis ; Col, Hallett, Mobile ; J. Metcalfe, ill. ; Jas. Boston; C. Bowman, Montreal; Judge Eus' Goffrey, 8. C. City ‘Hore..—-J. Jennings, Phila.; Zanesville; C. P. Buckingham, Mount terman, Boston; Lt. ley, 8. C.; Wm. Schott, Phila.; Win. Mackland, Phila;'¢ Boston; Col. Totten, 'U. J. Chandler, Boston; Geo. P G. R Tebbetts, ) N. 0; C . Buckingham, ernon; F, Wat- Col. Welles, Boston; HI. 1H, Merri- well, Va.; J, D. Smith, Phila; R.'E, Carr, U. 8. As L. D. Henry, Roleigh, $C’, Judge Martin, Maryland; H. A. Walker, Richmond; (. Marsh, Washington; J. D. Da: throp, Geo.; Messrs. Duncan and Morgan, Ohio; W. H. Benham, U. 8. Eng’r; Dunbar, Dyse, N. 0.; W. Newell, Phila. Frawkiix.—A. Lowe, Albany Messrs. Spear, Proctor, Baine. Balt Silsby, Boston: H. Brody, Phi Syracuse; 8, Rogers, Canad Armstrong, Washington; Richmond; Messrs, Reeves, Va ; Rosebank, Hawes, Denny, Georgia. Grove —M. Pierce, Smithfield; J. Tucker, Phil.; J. G. Campbell, do, Wm. Willgrass, Montreal; W. Evans, Phil; W. H. Ware, Flo, J. W. Baldwin, Columbus, O Howann.—G. A. Arnold, Mobile; E. P. Moyer, Phila.; James Johnson, Miremachi; H. A. Dudley, Boston; Benj Littlefield, Bultimore; 8. W. Rhodes, ¢ W. H. John son, Montgomery, Ala.; R.C. Harly, §.C'; E. ©. Bliss, Boston; J. L. Randolph, St. Louis; U. R. Hoxley, N. O.; Capt. Peerce, Roby, Buffalo; D. Gonie, W. Thompson, Montreal; N. B. Corse, do; P.$. Minor, Lin: woad, La; 8. Stratton, Phil.; Hon, Preston King, Ogde burgh; G. Bridgeman, Canada; J ©. Haswell, Washing: ton, D. C.; Col. Bailes, Canada; Sam’l Duncan, N. Y. W. Ely, Rochester; 3 L. Goshell, do; J.H. Stearns and Raymond, James Detterich, do; H Crabbe, Ala.; J. Edw ughen, Jones, Petersb’h, Charleston; N. W. Hood, Court Intelligence. U. 8. Commissionnn’s Grrice.—Aug. 97 —Ji « M. Varrig, orrested on acharge of perjury, in lation to wages claimed from ship Philadelphia, was @x- amined and discharged. In Cnaneery —Aug 27.—Before Vice Chancellor Me Coun — A motion was made before his honor, by Mr. Har ris Righter, publisher of the Nutionat Protestant Maga zine, for an injurction against the publication of a siti lar work, under the title of Sporry's Iliuminated and Il lustrated Christian Martyrology, published by John L. Thompson. Itappeared that Righter and Sparry were joint proprietors of the former work, and in June last the latter sold to the former his interest’ in said publication covenanting not to enter into the publication of any maga: zine of asimilarcharacter; also covenauting notte in jure the petitioner in the publication of the work, or pre- judice him inany way, but rather inclined toassixt him. Subsequently the Christian Martyrology appeared. Sparry’s name, he being editor, and publiane Thompson, ‘The latter work b the precise cha racter of the National Protestant Magazine, Mr. Righter contends that its publication is a violation of the cove- nant made with him by Sparry, and moves for an injunc- tion, which was granted, after counsel were heard on hoth sides Manine Covat.—A ing ready for trial, th day atil A.M, jo in this court be- isoharged until Mon: Theatricals. Parc Tueatee.—Last night the Park was well filled by a select and fashionable audience. The attraction of the evening was Mr. Hackett, in Shakspeare’s laughable comedy of “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” The hu- mors of “Fat Jack inlove,” so admirably portrayed by Mr. Hackett, kept the audience in roars of laughter. Mr. Dyott appeared as Ford, Mr. DeWalden as Caius, Mr Barry asthe host. Mr. Fuller from the Southern thea. tres made his first appearance in New York as Slender, and was very well received, and made a capital Slender. Mrs. Kaight and Mrs, Abbott appeared as the Merry ; Miss Moss as Ann Page, and Mrs. Vernon as Dame After the “El Jaleo de Xer by the two 3, the evening closed with the farce of Se- cret, in which Mr. Fuller appearedas Thomas. To-night we have Mr. Hackett as Colonel Nimrod Wildfire, in the Kentuckian, and O’Callagan in the petit cemedy of “His Last Legs.” On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Charl Kean make their first appearance in the tragedy of the Gamester. Bowsny Tueatxs.—The “Mysteries of Paris” went off last night with all the success that was expected from the talent of the artists engaged in the perform. ance, and the interest excited by that thrilling drama. The military play which followed it, was no less suc” cessful, and both compositions were worthy of the nu merous audience gathered to witness their representa tion. This evening, “Gilderoy, or the Bonny Boy,” with M Scott and Henkins, and “Speed the Plough;” with Messrs Henkins and Davenport, will be perform. ed, and give another testimony of the endeavors of the proprietor of the Bowery to please the pubiic, and o the just appreciation of their effurts by the loversof theatricals. Castie Ganvex.—The Hydro-Electric Machine which has been exhibited already before three very large aud will be again brought before the public thi ing. The Ben Franklin, as it is called, has been pro- nounced by many savants, who have seen it work, a real wonder, and a very great addition to the already large budget of instruments of the philosopher. It cannot fail to prove a great curiosity to the learned, and the student of natural science. The experiments performed with it, for the amusement of the public, are also very entertain- ing, and its power is truly surprising. Ninro’s.—Quite a variety of performances are to be given this evening. The dramatic and vocal corps join— anew vaudeville, by Scribe, will introduce a Mr. Mor- daunt for the first time. Mesdames Richer and Mathieu also, have roles adapted to their pleasing abilities. A new gendre of performance—“ Un Intermede Musical,” is to follow, in which M’me Casini sings, (her first appear’ ance at the Garden,) and Mr. Garry, (an excellent bary, tone,) will introduce two new romances—dancing by the Misses Partington and Celeste—concluding with “ Les Premierés Armes de Richelie actress, Madame Couriot will sustain the character of Richelieu. It may be asserted without any dispute, that this lady is the best acting member of the French troupe. There is a grace and elegance, a buoyancy and archness that lends a charm to every character she undertakes, and which warrants our directing the attention of the amateurs of superior histrionic abilities,to the great treat reserved for them in the Richelieu of Madame Ceuriot, ‘To-morrow, Auber’s “Massaniello.” Brougham plays on Saturday. Frenon Orrra.—‘ La Favorite” attracted, last even, ing, avery numerous audience, with whom this opera really appears to be a great favorite. Of all the operas brought out by the French Company, this has the least intrinsic value, and it might be called a musical sacrilege to class it amongst “ Robert la Diable,” “ Les Hugue- nots,” “La Juive,” or “La Muette.” This was, in fact, the first opera Donizetti wrote for the Académie Royale, for “Les Martyrs” was originally composed under the name of “ Polliutto,” for Nourrit and the San Carlo of Naples» but where the censors fornid its performance on the ground of the introduction in the plot of one of the first martyrs in the dawn of Christendom—a plot that was taken from Corneille’s admirable tragedy. A maiden essay has, therefore, a claim to some indulgence but considering it as a musical work—a French opera - and taking into account the place where it has been brought out, it can hardly be called a happy one. The music does not possess a clearly pronounced character it is neither French nor Italian, but a thing that is neither “man nor fish”—a kind of practical amalgamation, that we should like to see abolished. Donizetti, then proba- biy thought, that all that was necessary to write a French, opera Was to introduce afew quidrille tunes set to French words, @ dreamy romance and a noisy and cacophonical ‘astrumentation. ‘Those nuisances undoubtedly are to be found in not a few of them, but they are accidental, and not essenti We sadly miss in the Favorite the principal ingredient of French music—originality ot rythme. All French compusers, even those great bores the composers of romance=, try at least to introduce some new rythme inte their effusions, although they seldom succeed in hitting originality on the nail, but not unfre- quently tumble, head uppermost, into the pool of eccen- teity. But in the Favorite we cannot find the smallest aptin that direction, with the exception of the mar- tial air at the end of the first act. Everything is hack neyed, so cut after fore-existing patterns, that we could only compare it to the German nursery tale of the old coat, that was sold every yearas new, by turning the inside out on every Christmas eve. The suc- cess, therefore, of the Favorite, in New York, over that of the above opera, is a matter of regret, although not of surprise ; for the musical taste in this country is torm- ed by the Italien school, to which it strictly belongs, al- thotigh it wants to pass itself off for something else, like the wolf in the sheep's skin. Some of the melodies, however, are very pretty, and there is in them, as rly in all melodies of Donizetti, much feeling— which cannot fail to move every heart in good tune. — Another reason of its success ‘is the round manner in which it is performed. The bone and sinew of the com- pany have leading parts.and all of them deport themselves remarkably. Donizetti perfectly understands how to bring out the excellencies and to avoid the defects of the modern school of singing; he is, therefore, a great fa- vorite with the singers, and through them with the public. Of the individual merits of the persons employed in it we have frequently spoken in terms of commenda- tion; and Arnaud, Calvé, Douvry and Garry, sung last evening in a manner that justifies the oncomiums bestow- ed upon them. Welch and Mann’s Equestrian company visit ville on the 1st of Septersber, Mr. Dempster will return to this city in the course of a few days, when he will give one or two concerts, pre- vious to his departure for Boston, and other eastern parts, Hisnew song,“ The May Queen,” has become exceedingly popular. The Pittsburg Theatre is now undergoing repairs, and will, itis said, re-openon the Ist of September.— Wharam, Porter, Miss Petrie, and Miss Poiter, are re- eng at that house. Mr. Maywood was to close on Monday night. The Bostonians will have two theatres, a museum, circus, and opera house during the next winter—besides balls, concerts, and other amusements too numerous to mention. The Misses Bramson are giving concerts at New Maven. Potts engagement at Buffalo Miss Logan took a benefit on Monday night at the Na- tional Theatre, Cincinnati. The celebrated Italian troupe, recently arrived, gave » concert at the Norfolk house, Elm strect, Boston, on Tuesday, to a select company of amateur: Miss Angelica and Miss Amelia, the original Sable Sis, ters, appeared last evening at Washington Hall, Boston, inan Ethiopian Concert, assisted by the Guinea Trouba- dours The Howard Athenwum (late the Miller Tabernacle,) Boston, will open on the Ist of October, for operatic per- formances. Among the artists engaged at the National Theatre, Boston, we notice Messrs. Lovell, lately from the Park Theatre, N. Y., Hunt, Gilbert, and Spear, and Mesdames Lovell, Anderson, Gilbert, Thorne, and the pretty Miss Mestayer. Mr. H. W. Fenno took a benefit yesterday evening at the Washington Theatre, Boston. Miss Leslie gave a concert last night at Shawmut Hall, Boston Dyer and Guyn, the blind men, gave aconcert at the Town Hall, Pottsville, last Saturday evening. Sporting Intelligence. Tus Great Carexet Maton To-Day.—The return match between the St. George’s Club, of this city, and the players of Canada, commences to-day,onjthe ground of the St. George's Club, Bloomingdale road. The wick, will be pitched about half past nine o'clock; the play will commence at ten o'clock; and it is thought the game will occupy two days. The Canadian players have al! arrived, and both parties are sanguine of suce ht will no doubt draw an immense assemblage of people— many who take an interest in this athletic game having arrived from Philadelphia, Boston, and different parts of Canada, Accommodation will be provided for ladies, # tent being set apart for tieic especial use, which will give an additional interest to the scene. The only change that been made in the players, on the part of the St George's Club, is the substitution of Mr. J. Ticknor, in the place of Mr. Marsh; the latter not being able to play in consequence of indispos AstrRenters in Sreunen that something of xn anti-ren: fever exists in Steu- ben county. We hear that an officor employed in serv. ing procers in behali of the agent of the Paltney estate, against one of the tenants in Pratteburgh, wae resisted Inst week by a body of men in disguise, and compelled to desist. “We hoje the rumor is unfounded but, if true, we trust the peop Steuben will sup press any further demonstrations of that. nature They owe it to themselves, to their sister counties, and to the State at large to vindicate the law trinmph - Ontario Repos rece! There is a rumor Quick TRAVELLING.—A citizen of TI travelled from Boston to Springfield, 11 fi Buffalo and Chicago, in wix di d ray, ot 1000 Of avout 1000 mailer, 7 nt MOYeR Kouta ois recently LD of Cty EaceRigenes, Tar Weatura.—Yesterday was another wy o— Not a breath of air wasto be caught in any the as always been con Anxvat Boox Taape Sars.—These sales take place ties ‘orl year, in March and September, in Boston, New 'd Philadelphia. They are got up by publisher- ll parts of the Union, and are attended by two kinds of persons only, Publishers and Booksellers, The books are disposed of only in quantities, so that none but {ndividuale ag tn large establishments, generally at- ‘The autumnal trade sales took place in Boston last week, and it appears that it was conducted with more an- imation, and the numberfof boeks sold greater, than for several years past. The sale began in New York last Monday, and will continue until next Saturday night.— To give a description of the kinds of works offered for sale, either in comparison or in toto, would be ry ure duous undertaking. The catalogues being very volu minous, and their nt preventing any thing Ii © an approximation rresult. The books, instead of being inscribed in the catalogues under general heads, are all arranged under the names of the publishers; and next @o Bibles and Psalm books, may be n Bulwer’s or Marryatt’s novels, followed ‘by medical works,or copies of femans’ poe: Such an order is indeed very convenient to the Publishers, who are on- ly obliged to remain while their books are called, and may retire afterwards ifthey think fit. We were told by several book sellers and publishers, who had perused the different catalogues, that the majority of works offered i city are of the solid order;that few novels, these from the best writers, a: er. fetched a good price; among oth medical, mathems d hi hooks, also school books of all kind The xcene at the sale yesterday, and the auctioneer had repeatedly to observe that two three bidders had offered the same price, and that some additional bidding was necessary to decide whose proper- ty the works were to become. ; An incident occurred during the sale which afforded a little amusement to all present. When ex-Mayor Har- per’s turn came to ascend the stand near the auctioneer, Mr. H. felt in duty bound to deliver a speech. He an- nounced his intention, and expecting something great from hi persons present called out, “hear, hear— let us have it, by all means.” Mr. H. then addressed them in the following terms: Gentlemen, the sale begins this morning with very sul- try and oppressive weather, and I heartily sympathiso with you. 1 am glad to meet here with the fathers of the trade; it is good, as it will give an epportinnlty to the young men to witness the effucts of the experience of their ancients, and avail themselves of it. 1 will not, gentlemen, take up your time by making @ regula speech, until a small invoice, 1 have here, has been dis- posed of. Poguch = speech excited laughter from the auditory, and the uproar it caused prevented the sale from oun on for some time. The auctioneer’s hammer finally recall- ed the audience to order, and then foll-wed a scene as rich as one could desire. Mr. Harper seemed to enter, body and spirit of the thing, and by hi d eur mind the indivi jtands at the door of a pup- t show barrack, to arrest the attention of the passer by nt induce him to enter. They all go, gentlemen; you lose them, gentlemen, All go again, gentlemen—you won't get the books—walk right into them, gentlemen—they are good works, gen- tlemen, you know. They will all go, gentlemen ; you lose the whole, gentlemen; full of engravings, gentle- men, full of engravings; fine edition, gentlemen; but ten copies, gentlemen; rare, you know, gentlemen; they all go, mind me; I give you time enough, gentlemen; my skirts are clear, gentlemen”—(shaking the skirts of his coat in the mean time, so asto give more weight to ssertion.) hen the sale of his books was concluded, he called out to the bookkeeper, ‘Doctor, sing out the names, so that there may be no mistakes.” Thus ended Mr. Har- per’s part in the performance; and perfectly satisfied with himself, and the prices he obtained for his bookss, he left the stand, to make room for another, without giv- ing the speech he promised in the beginning. Tue Great Brrraix.—A large party of merchants and others, friends of steam navigation, met on board the Great Britain last evening, to inspect her arrangements and accommodations. There were present Commodore Jones, Colonel Bankhead, with suite, and the leadin; merchants of the city, who very closely investigated ali the internal arrangements, machinery, &c. of the vessel, and expressed themselves highly gratified with ail they saw. After the investigation, an ample dessert was fur- nished to the visiters, Capt. Hoskens presiding. V1 toasts were proposed, and strongest expressi confidence in the Great Britain were elicited. The were:—" The prosperity and commerce of the city of New York,” by Capt. Hoskens. “The President of the United States”—‘' The Queen of Great Britain—may the realirs she governs ever be in peace,” by Mr. Ogden “The naval officers of Great Britain, may they ever visit us in peace and commerce,” and “The Great Bri- tain—the two continents united by an archimedian screw.” The company then adjourned greatly de- lighted. Accipent IN THE Burnt Distarct.—As some work- men were engaged yesterday in removing a wall in Broad streat, between Exchange Place and Beaver street, it gave way, and let down a'large pilefof bricks, which were on the other side. Two men named Patrick lon and John O’Brien,were very bacly hurt. They were re- moved to the City Hospital, where. at the last accounts, hey were lying in excruciating pain. Their lives, how- ever, are not dispaired of. ‘Tue Mysventovs Deata or Sornia SuitH.—This mys- terious affair still continues to be the general topic of conversation amongst all classes of people. And the opi- anion is general that Sophia Smith was murdered. Some attempts have been made to cast infamy upon the char acter of the deceased. Her frequent absence at night from Mr. Gilmor’s, in Greenwich street, where she boarded, has been spoken of as prejudicial to her fair fame. We are informed by the cousin of the deceased, Mir, Win. G. Thomas, that on the nights of her absence trom Giltor’s she was at his house, No. 21 Clinton street, aad that she often visitedthere. Yesterday at 11 o'clock the investigation was continued. No further light has yet been thrown upon this mysterious murder, fur so we must call it. To-morrow we shull present to our readers the affidavits as far as given. Visrrons From Boston.—We sce by the Boston papers that we are shortly to be visited by the Eagle Engine Sompany, No. 12, in a splendid uniform, together with their engine, with which they say they intend to aston- ish the Knickerbockers. Several of our fire companies nave wlready invited them to be their guests. They will leave Boston about the 15th of September. Axovnen Mock Auction Case.—Yesterday morning a’ a gentleman, who had never been in this city of wonders betore, but who huiled from the wilds of the Far West was walking up Chatham street, his ears were saluted with the usual cry of “ going at 8 cents, this beautiful Jou of property.” He stepped into the shop from whence the cry issued, and was immediately addressed by the Peter Funks, who urged him to buy the goods, and they woula take three-quarters of them, and his share would amount to about two dollars. The unsuspecting stranger ac- cordingly bid them off, and was invited to step into the back room, where the goods were divided, he receivin a valise and halfa dozen cards of pencils, for which a bili of thirty dollars was presented to him. He was ofcourse astonished, and refused to pay it, but finally, by threats he was forced to pay thirty dollars, and started from the store, having learned a lesson which it ia to be hoped he will impart to ail his Western friends. This is another instance of the lamentable fact, that, ia this age of light and knowledge, men are liviug who do not read the news ofthe day. Had this gentleman been accustomed to read- ing the Herald, an’ there learsed the tricks of these ras- culs, he would have saved his money. Stiii. ANoTHER.—A countryman was fleeced out of forty dollars yesterday, at one of the genteel swindling shops in Broadway. He received for his money a brast watch and gold pencil case, both worth about filteen dol- lars. Complaint was made to the Mayor, who promptly despatched officer Chedic. who procured tho restoration of the money. When will our country cousins learn that the auction shops in Broadway and ‘Chat! are not the places to make great speculation: Evorement.—At an carly hour on Monday morning last, the family of J. B."Nones, Esq. was thrown inte a state of great excitement, in consequence of the sudden and mysterious disappearance of a young and beautiful daughter of the beforenamed gentleman. After spend- ing considerable time in fruitless search, the advice and led into requisit with the dictracted father, proceede: from place to place, where the least clue of her locality could be obtained, until a very late hour, when, on go- he United States Hotel, the object of deep solici found with her betrothed, a young man by the name of Lewis, who has for some time been aclerk i one of the dry goods stores Catharine street. The young lady, with great reluctance, was taken back to her father’s residence. Cononen’s Orrice—August 27—Aceidental Drowning. —An inquest was held this morning upon the body of John Crawlin, a native of Ireland, aged 22 years, who, bile bathing, got beyond his deptiiand was drewned. Verdict aecordingly. Fatal Occurrence on the Harlem Roilrond.—As@ person named John Carr, a native of Scotland, aged about 55 years, was walkii ae the Harlem Railroad towards ine city about 8 o'clock last night, he was run over by a dow nward train of care and inst Hed, near 104th street. against w: rack afew minutes prior to the accident, fears were then insight. ‘To the advice gi- ven,however,he only replied,“‘iet them take care of them: and I will take care of myself” Almost ante ly as it were, he was a mangled corpse. The Coroner held an inquest upon the body this morning, when the jury rendered a verdict that the deceased came to hit Jeath by being accidentally run over by an engine on the Harlem Railroad Sudden Neath in the City Prison.—The Coroner he! inquest this moanin| on the body of a man ni Patrick Connelly, a native of Jreland, aged 60 years, who was committed to prison on Saturaay Inst on # sharge of perit larceny, and this morning found dead in nis cell, Verdict—death by apoplexy. ee soul, in the , recalled to , in compan Tue Raieroan Catastropne.—George Wilson, the driver ot the carriage which was overturned by the Locomotive at the recent collision in Broadway Al ulting in the death of vires. Anthony, w: Tuesday rented one charge of manslaughter, in ba- ving caused said death by his conduct as driver on the occasion. ‘The prisoner was hold to bail to answer at the next term of the General Serions. ——__— Suicipes—By the lust Tuscarawas Advocate we learn that aman named Haffinar, drowned himsel! in the Ohio Canal, on T tig i 7th inst. Canse- had a quarrel with hie wife. His body was found near Zoar. On the 1th inst., Vir. Felix Fenner, a respectable citizen of Trenton, Tuscarawas county, committed ani: cide by cutting his own throat, [tis knpposed he was insane when he committed the fatal deed. He was» widower with a family of five childven. Briizayt Merron —A Meteor of unusual mag- nitude shot across the southern sky, a few degrees 8. ee fine a ead before 8 Cut ms pln | emitting lu ite course the primary colors of the rainbow with intense Drillianey Newburyport Herald, Aug. 9, took place on Monday eve between one of the Mu- ath diien and Cel" Mannog. one of the oldest and Brooklyn Cit Ax Emevte.—Quite vag ca , or regular nost esteemed of the Police Marshals of Brooklyn—in consequence of the latter having from sheer motives of vumanity, refused to obey a mandate of the Justice, commanding him to take to jail a respectable m: female, in an advanced state of pregnancy, who had been fined five dollars for throwing « pail of water upon 8 young man, whom she deemed to have intruded impro- perly upon her premises, Not being able, on the in- stant, to the penalty, the Magistrate directed that she thould be sent to the county prison, and this order officer would not comply with, forthe reasons sta- ‘The fine was subsequently liquidated, and tor the red contumacy ore bem Be neces setae te ter, and he: © emeute re! allow the fees of the phar par wors reet, in front of a tavern, and morning, for beating and otherwise maltreating their wives. “One of them, James Daiy—an old offender—was committed to prison in default of paying @ fine of $5 im- osed upon himn; another—James Mc.Combs—was sent to Jail until he could get sober; and the third offender—Ed- ward McCarne 0 consigned tu “durance vil The charge t the latter was of a ve."y aggravated character, as he attempted to stab with a chuiel—and did did slightly cut—2 man named James Short, who inter- fered to prevent his doing injury to his wife, 4/2 also violently resisted officers Stewart and Parker,when th went to arrest him. He was, however, very contr. te when arraigned before the court, and promised hereafter ‘in from the cause of his trouble—rum. In Daly’s Judge Downing told the accused that if it had de- 11 upon him to pass sentence, he certainly would have adjudged him to six mouths imprisonment. Srovcurox Brrrens—Two men named Thomas W: son, and Thomas McCann, were arrested on complaint of Mr, Stephen Swift, who charged them rot only with having. imbibed too deeply of Stoughton (or Boston) Bit- ters, but slso with having manifested an undue pen- chant to the bottles containing the same,by attempting to pocket one or twoat the Museum Hotel, corner of Juck- son and Nassau streets. Inasmuch, however, as it was mi Pboses thatthe last mentioned operation was intended only as a practical joke, they were discharged oa pay- ment of costs. Tuat Machine.—The pomtrous machine, invented by Don Pedro Pouchaut, civil engineer ot Havana, and con- structed by the Messrs. Birkbeck, which has caused so many of our citizens to open their mouths im astonish- ment at its huge proportions, has been removed from the wharf near the Fulton ferry, and embarked on board aschooner, which will shortly conve, it to its place of destination. It ix intended for purposes of macadamizing roads in Cuba. It is whispered that the inventor has hurried it off sometime earlier than was anticipated, on the fear that the war between this country and Mexico would cause its interception. Tue Law Courts.--On Monday next, the Kings County Common Pleas, will commence its fal tember session, before the Honorable Jobn Vanderbelt, first judge. This gentleman was appointed under the administration of Governor Bouck, and although he is one of the youngestif not the youngest incumbents of the bench in this State, he has manifested an ability for the distinguished office which much older jurists might well be proud of. Well learned in the law, and possessing all the suaviter in meds, and dignity requi- site for his station, he is pes ular alike with lawyers and with laymen, and is destined tobecome one of ernie 2 est orname! of the judiciary. Thereare but few causes noticed on the calendar for trial during the ensu- ing term, and those not of a very important character. At the Oyer and Terminer, which commences on the week following, Judge Parker will probably preside. — The calendar is unt ly heavy, and the learne Dis- trict Attorney, (Nathan B, Morse, Esq.,) will have full employment ‘for at least three weeks, should the Court remain in session so long He is one of the most zealous, vigilunt, and able prosecuting officers that King’s county as ever had, and is, consequently, a great terror to evil- doers. Farat Acoment.—§ometime last week, a lad named William Hewlett, son of Mr. Stephen Hewlett, of this city, went out ‘or the purpose of gunning near Jamaicu, While he was leaning with his arm upon the muzzle of his gun, it went off by some means, and lodged the con- i as resorted to, but he until yesterday, Mutts Daitt.— Gn Fort Green, yesterday morning. there was a drill of Militia Officers, prior to the forthco- ming parades. As an appropriate accompaniment to this rahtilion, (wo men, in-ansther part of this, Deautifal ground, were engaged in settling a dispute by an encoun- ter at fisticuffs, surrounded by about fifty ragamufiin boys,—admirers, no doubt, of the pugilistic art. Heip ro Bait.—A peace warrant was issued against James Cooney, at the suit of Mr. Joseph Hodges, and the accused was urrested by officer Platt Powell. He was required to pay the costs, and give bail in the sum of $200 to be of good behavior fortwelve months,—which he did, and was discharged. Vacnancy.—A poor miserable woman, who gave her name as Julia Cavanagh, was arrested by officer Stewart, and committed to prison as an incorrigible vagrant. keel state of was, when taken into custody, in such a beast! intoxication, that she had to be earted to the cell ther equally unfortunate individual, calling h ry Wilson, was also “entombed” for acting ina rictous and disorderly manner in the streets. This fellow is an old offender, and will probably be “sent up” for some time. Tae Musician 1ces.—Much speculation exfats among the good citizens of Brooklyn, in relation to the probability and improbability of the present worthy ma- sistvates of the Brooklyn Mnnicipal Court, being ve-ap- pointed alter the expiration of their present terms of of- tice. Their respective tenures will cease in afew monchs, and numerous will be the applications for thei pleasant and lucrative situations, ‘The prevai pression is that one of them will certainly be conti in office ;—tl another of them will as cert permission to retire; and in relation toa third, it is a mat] er of considerable doubt. The annual meeting of the American Board of Commia sioners for Voreign sions is to be held Brooklyu this year, and commences on Tuesday the 9th of Septetne ber. nee, 2 ree men, who gave , Henry Brown, and Chyis- tan Robinson, yesterday engaged to procee | in the brig Empire, to some Southern port, and wader whien circam= -tance obtained free acces to go below. Shortly before the time appointed for sailing, the aforesaid individu wsented themsetves from the vessel, and carted away ith them a goodly quantity of Mexican dollars. ‘Ti ation of enjoyment with the proceeds of ill got- ten treasures, were very brief, however, as they soon tound tnemselves locked up to answer for the theft. eInother Case of Stabbing.—A iellow named Antrew Murphy, was arrested lest mght, and fully committad to answer, for stabbing and dangerously wounding Thowas Donovan, at the corner of Broadway and Fulton Al Doctor in iiinba—A botanic doctor, named Henry Haver, residiag in 7th street, recently chartered a large boat, or sloop, weotup the North river as far as Corn wall, Orange county, where, it is alleged, ho burglari- onsiy entered the dwelling of Vir. Joon Crockhite, and carried off every thing that could possibly be removed to the sloop, with which he returned to the city. Infor- ination being imparted to officers Joseph and soon, they hunted up the offender, and had him held to answer. Complaints Against Cab Drivers, &e.—For the informa- tion of such as may be imposed upon by cab and hack drivers, or in case of any insult being offered by th it will doubtless be grati ig to learn that the present new and efficient inspector ot hacks, &c., may be found at the office of the Chief of Police, in the Park, ready to receive complaints against drivers, for offences of this character. Theft of a Chrenameter— Yesterday, Captein Norman MeNeil, of the brigantine Virginie, lying ut pier No. 8, N. R., made a complaint at the office of the Chief of Po- ice, that a chronometer, of Freuch’s make, worth about 250, had been stolen from his vessel, by a mulatto, na- med’ Charles W. Belford, who had’ been employed on board asa cook—at the same time gave a description of him. Oficer R. J. Brown, of the 4th Ward Star Police, was papell, dispatched in search of the fellow After thorough ly overhauling the contents of numerous dens of thieves located on the Five Points, he discovered the object of his search, concealed under a bed, (if such it could be called) well covered with a du ntum of dirty rags. Inthe mean time, Prince John ing overheard some conversation, ascert stolen property had been st broker, in Chatham street and restored to the righttul owner, notwithstanding th modest claims made to it by the cook, who, in accord- ance with his story, received it from his ancestors long, long ago. Belford was fully committed for trial. Upper Police.—About two o'clock yesterday u son of Erin, who was on a spree, took it into his head to stroll into the police office, and see how their honors the Jus- tices conducted the business ; when the following dia logue took place: “Dm on a bit ofa spree, your honor, you see, and 1 come into the Polis Oitice to have a look at it.” Macurnate.—Now, my good man. | do not want to hear you—you must go—you are drank. “Is it drink your nonor manes?” (shuffling his feet, and trying to look sober ) Macistxate —Now you must go, sir,or I shall cer- tainly commit you. (Magistrate pulls the bell for an officer.) What'is your name, sir? “My name is Robert 0" your honor ; but I hope it isn't going to send me to Blackwell’s Island, your honor is ? - Maaistxate.—Take off your hat, sit (Lifts his hat gracefully with both hands, and makes an exceedingly low bow) “ At your sarvice, sir.” RATE (making out a committal).—Where do e, O'Brien ? In Elizabeth street, your honor, when I'm home. I’m a decent boy, your honor, and have a wife and two chil- ler ; only at present I can'texactly see whore Elizabeth street is.” Avevst 27, th neve. You may bo avery decent man, when 10! oe) ( “When I'm sober! Your honor, Um _agentlem Macistnate (handing the werrant to an officer).— Well, as _ Carne in to sea the police office, | certainly will not diseppoint you. 1 will give you a chance. Mr. O'Brien, looking rather puzzled, skipped off with the keeper to see the cells, where he will have an oppor. «nity to examiue that portion ef the police office at his leisure, Two Caiiprey Srrancuev.—The Miners’ E'x- press states that nt Potosi, Ill, a Mrs. Goodrick, the wifo of David Googrick, in a fit of insanity, strangled her ly two children to death with a handkerchief. The oldest was a boy about 4 years old, and the othera girl sor months old, It appears that Mr. Goodrick fa heen absent from home all day, and that on returniny home in the evening he discovered his wife at the bed ide trying to stab herself with a knife; upon his speak: ng sho desisted, and directed his attention to the tw hildren Aid was immediately called, and the mothet aving and frantic was put in confinement, She seems to have been attacked with a sudden fit of madness, of which Lay said no premonitory symptoms had ever been “pparent, More Mittary Movements — We hear that the two companies of U Statos troops recently arrived here ieee eaivent hag and A cb on Fort Warren, Feceived orders immediately to join foroen Tenna—Borton Pert, sug A hen 4