The New York Herald Newspaper, August 29, 1845, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. = New York, Fritay, Avaust 20, 1845, ‘The Iitustrated Weekly. The Weekly Herald, to be published to-morrow, will be beautifully tilustrated with interior and exte- rior views of the Herald Buildings, and an outside view of the extensive establishment of Messrs Persse and Brooks, the manufacturers of the paper on which the Herald is printed. A full description of each department will accompany the illustrations The Herald Establishment. We continue on the first page of this day’s paper the description of the Hera/d Establishment. An engraving illustrative of the “Composing Room,” is given with a interesting description of that depart- ment. Wee find that these details of our estublish- ment have attracted a great deal of attention, and we shall therefore continue our description till the Waole of our vast concern be fully described. Malls for Kurope. Three steam ships leave this port and Boston ‘o- morrow and Monday for Liverpool; the Great Bri tain and Marmoya svil from this port to-morrow, and the Hibernia leaves Boston on Monday. They will carry out the recent intelligence trom Texas and Mexico. News from the Anti.Renters. We have despatched another reporter into Dela- ware county, in order to obtain the latest and most authentic information of the movements of the State authorities against the Indians. We senta reporter into that region soon after the murder of Steele, and we were then enabled to anticipate all our contemporaries here and elsewhere in important intelligence from that section. As the state of affairs among the Anti-Renters is now probably ap proaching a crisis, news of the military and othe’ movements among them will be highly interesting. Mexico—The War Question. This important question is increasing in interest everyday. Our information from New Orleans adds nothing to what we have already given of any con- sequence. But we have received some intimations from Washington of a highly interesting and im- portant character. We hear it stated that some confidential agent of the State Department arrived yesterday from Wash ington, for the purpose of making a strict examination, relative to the suspicious circumstances connected with the appearance of the vessels, under Spanish colors, seen by the St. Nicholas off the banks of New- foundland. His instructions,no doubt, embrace a wide range relative to every thing connected with the subject that can throw light on the intentions ofthe Mexican government, which are shrouded in more mystery than ever. We also learn from undoubted | authority that it is the confident belief of the go- vernmeat at Washington, that Mexico, in case she determines to declare war,will have cunning enough to keep back that declaration until her privateers are on the ground of action and in readiness to capture American property, wherever they can find it on the ocean. This impression has been produced on the minds of the President and his cabinet by the gene- tal knowledge which they possess of Mexican af- fairs, and alsofrom the fact that Almonte, formerly im this couatry, is now the prinetpal advising spirit of the present Mexican authorities. We also perceive a most important fuct stared in the Wash- ington correspondence of the Evening Post, by which it appears thut there can be no doubt that the requisition made by Gen. Gaines for the services of a portion of the Louisiana militia, proceeded from u private request on the part of Gen. Taylor, who had authentic intelligence of the march of the Mexican troops towards the frontier. Taking all these facts and circumstances into con- sideration, and looking on the whole question in the most dispassionate manner, it must be evident to every person that there is something serious intend- Tre Insurrection 1x Detawanr—Governor’s Procuamatioy.—We give in another column the highly important proclamation of the Governor of this State declaring the county of Delaware in a state of insurrection, and giving his views on the subject of thisanti-rentism. This is rather a singu- lar document. The Governor first recapitulates the events in the insurrectionary counties with which tie public are familiar, and he then proceeds to make a number of suggestions for the government and action of the parties concerned. Of these sug: gestions the most important is that recommending the landlords to sell out to the tenants—of course, at the terms of the latter. This it willbe at once seen isa yielding of the whole grounds of controversy in tivor of the insurrectionists. A great deal of misconception prevails in many quarters relative to this anti-rentmovement, As we have had aneye upon it from its very inception. we may as well correct the erroneous views and dispel the mists of ignorance which surround it in the minds of many. It was in this city in the year 1829 that this movement originated. One Thomas Skid- more,who had been a member of the “Adams Com- mittee” in 1828, during the contest between Jack- son and Adams, attempted to introduce a series of radical resolutions, but was defeated. In the spring of 29, a year afterwards, he called a public meet- ing, and assisted by a number ot other radi- ca s, native and foreign, he succeeded in collecting im the upper part of the city a large number of work- ing men, to whom he made an incendiary appeal— presented a long list of grievances—and issued a declaration of opinions and principles, among which were conspicuous anti-bankism, anti-rentism, and particular views relative to the tenure of real estate and the public lands, which may be called perfectly agrarian. In some respects he recommended a divi- sion of property. The two old parties and their leaders paid no attention to this movement, but it went on, and the agitation spread to other wards amongst the working 'men, up to the time of this election, when, to the astonishment of everybody, the agrarians polled eleven thousand votes in the city, and elected a member of the Legislature. This opened the eyes of the politicians of both parties, and both the whigs, then called “National,” and the democrats, now called “locofocos,” went to work and attempted to conciliate this new faction. The locofocos outwitted the whigs and incorporated these radicals and working men with their party, by adopting the anti-bank sentiments. This was the foundation of that war upon the banks, and every- thing connected with that subject, which received such force and strength in the election and subse- quent policy of General Jackson. The bad manage- ment of the United States Bank and the State Banks throughout the country, and the re- vulsion and suspension of specie payments, ulso contributed largely to give force and importance to this movement. Much about the same time that these demagogues were agitating the working men of the city of New York, the infection was com- municated to the several counties in this State, w'iere the property is held by large proprietors, and leased out to the tenants. That was the beginning of the anti-rent business. It started originally in the city of New York, and ts connected by paternity and affinity with the working-men of this metropo_ lis, who had been indoctrinated with Skidmore’s notions and sentiments. Since that time, both the great political parties have encouraged, for local and selfish purposes, the anti-rent movements in Colum- bia, Delaware, and other counties in this State We have little doubt, that from the want of firm- Sporting Intelligence. Tur Graxn Caicret Matcn.—St. Geonor’s Civn cr tHe City against Att Canapa.—-The return cricket mutch between these celebrated players, commenced yesterday, on the ground ofthe St. George’s Club, at the end of 27th street, on the Bloomingdale road. The wea- ther was everything that could be desired; the genia, showers of the previous evening completely laid the dust, and made the turf firm to the tread of all—a fine northwest breeze blowing, cooled the atmosphere, and while it made the enjoyment of the spectators agreeable aided materially the comfort and energy of the players "The ground had been well prepared previously—well rolled and dressed. On it were some three tents. At the upper side was the club tent of the St. George’sClub; close to which, from a lofty pole, floated the banner with the red cross of St. George. On the other side of the field, in the hollow, was another capacious tent, devoted to the service of those ladies who honored the players with their presence, in which there was an ample sup- ply of refreshments, in the shape of ice creams, cal ke. Above this tent floated the blue union jack gland. On the right of this was the tent of the Ca- but sufli- rpo: acouple ot refreshment bars at the entrance of the field from the fifth Avenue, where eating and drinkin id out for some time, but the stock, ere the close of th was exhausted, although it was served out in very short quantities for the money charged. But it is hoped there will be more to-day, in more respects than one. In the vicinity floated the stars and stripes of this country. Most of the players were on the ground at an early hour, together with aconsiderable number of mile heats, three in five in harness. The entered: a purse following wer Geo Gordon ent - ch g Bill Herrit W. Wheelan ++ ess «br h Gilbert. J. Webber Li me | Wi mn. J. Churebill +» .brh Crowder. Tho betting was 10 to 1 on the Lady after the first heat tty easy. The blind horse Bill Harrington e his way to the scratch it was said—he did not show. The following is the result :— Lady Wasbington (H. Jones) « rowder.. tee Theatricals. Pank Tuearne.—The Park was very thinly attended last evening, in consequence of a notice being posted up at the box office, stating that in consequence of an acci- dent, Mr. Hackett would not play. In returning from the theatre on Wednesday night, he made a misstep and sprained his ancle. He will, however, be fully able to appear to-night. Hundreds left the theatre in conse- quence of this announcement. The “Honey Moon’, was substituted and went off very well, with Mr. Dyoty as the Duke, Mr. Barry as Roland», and Mrs. Duvenel as Juliana, The entertainments closed with the farce of he ‘* Bath Road. In, Hackert’s Benevit.—Mr. H. forjhis benefit to, night, revives his great part of Rip Van Winkle, and eppears also in two other original characters, one of which is his Monsieur Mallet, recently performed by the desire of Queen Victoria, and witnessed also by her royal consort. It wason this occasion that Prince Al- bert, having noticed the accidental breaking of a com" mon pin, which fastened the tri-colored ribbon that sus” At about nine o’clock a great number of person: on the ground; omnibusses and the railway cars co tinued to arrive well loaded for an h rward: About this time the wickets wi some little delay in making preliminari menced. At thistime there were about 3000 persons resent, which gradually increased in numbers as the he progressed; among whom were a considerable num- ber of fair spectators, enlivening the scene and the play- ers by their smiles and tokens of approbation as the game proceeded. Messrs. Bradshaw and Pierson having been appointed um jointed, the game proce ed. } . TH right, of the St. George’s Club, took the bats, Winckworth bowling. Ther much caution displayed on the part of those at the wick- ets, but it did not avail them much, for the superior bow- ling of Winckworth told against them most wofully.— Wright in a ball or two was bowled out by Winckworth, after scoring two. This was bad luck, but worse re- mained behind. In five successive balls, Messrs Turner, R. Ticknor and G. Wheatcroft were bowled out by Winckworth in successi without scorii single one. Thus went thi of the it players, ieome uence, certain became very much elongated, and there was considerable rhaking of heads; already was the five wickets down, and only four scored. But nothing daun- ted, the St. George’s kept their spirits well up. Tinson, atter scoring two, was caught in excellent style by Horn- by. Inmaking one of his runs, Tinson received a severe fall over his bat, which rendered him insensible for a short time, but he soon recovered, and resumed his play. J. Ticknor went in and made some beautiful and cautious plays. which deserved the success he met with. He remained in with his bat one hour and forty- five minutes, scoring 28, when he was bowled out by Barnby in excellent style. Groome succeeded in the play ng, but was not so fortunate as his predecessor; he waa in but a few minutes, when he was bowled out’ by Winckworth, after scoring one. Dudson was more suc- cessful; he never played better, or took more pains; ai- ter scoring twelve, he was bowled out by Barnby.— Syme took infinite pains, but untortunately, after receiv- ing some six or eight balls, und sco. ing tw caught in beautiful style by Sharp. Wild wa unfortunate, for in the third or fourth ball he was bowled out by Sharp, not scoring a single one. Mr. Bates carried his bat off the ground. ; In this innings Dr. Liddell was greatly admired as wicket keeper. Hornby, as long stop, was equally good. Sharp's bowling appeared to bother his opponent’s con siderably, only one run was made from it in about an hour anda half. Shipway at the off point did good ser- vice. J Ticknor made some most capital two and three strokes during his play; at one time sending the ball over the tent in the field adjoining, und some two or three other times the ball striking the fence at the upper end of the field. He appeared not to have space sufficient to drive his balls in. He was much applauded throughout i There were about 20 overs in this innings, or ) balls delivered. ‘ ‘The following is a summary of the score, in the order the players went in Sr. Gronor’s Cius—First Inxinas. Tinson, c. Hornby, b, Winckworth...... 2 Wright, b. Winckworth ...,. . 2 Turner, b, Winckworth .... R. Tisknor, b Winckworth. . . G. Wheatcroft, b. Winckwerth ness in the leaders of both parties, and the temper and tone of the Governor’s proclamation, that the anti-rent movement wi'l eventually be successful in the accomplishment of its purposes, and that all the landed proprietors in those counties, will be com- pelled in a very short space of time to give up their property for little or nothing, and submit to this spo- ‘ion without any hope or chance of redress. This will perhaps be done under color of law, or if not ed by the Mexican government against the United States, and that if they mean to make war, the first intimation we will have of it, will be that which we have already indi- eated—the capture of American property by Mexi- can privateers. This opinion corresponds with that entertained by our own government. There are scores of fast sailing vessels, which have heretofore been in the service of the slave trade, traversing the ocean between Cuba and Brazil, and cruising across the Atlantic. These vessels furnished with Mexican letters of marque, would constitute a pri- vateer force of immense strength and numerical force. They could assemble privately near New- foundland, and by a confidential communication from Vera Cruz, or from some West Indian Port, be made aware of the time at which they could pounce upon American merchantmen crossing the Atlantic, and thus depredate most extensively and ruinously upon American commerce. The good sense of some portion of the Mexican people might revolt at this, but amid the conflict of factions in that republic, and the demoralization amongst all their public men, we cannot resist the conviction that the war would be carried on in utter violation of all principles of civilization and morality. If this should be the case, there seems every reason to be- lieve that Mexico may be instigated by some Euro- pean power. Is it not easy to see that were the American commerce and American shipping inter- rupted by cruisers and Mexican letters of marque, the whole trade between this country and France would fall into the hands of neutrals, and articles of export and import be transported chiefly in British bottoms? A war between the United States and Mex- co, in this form, would do immense injury to our commerce, and advance the shipping interests of England in a higher degree than has been attained in the last thirty years of peace. ‘ On the whole, therefore, we are not satistied that Mexico is either unable or unwilling to go to war. That her government cannot negotiate a loan in a country of so much wealth as that still is, or that her Present rulers are not actuated by a degree of male- volence and passion towards this country, which are sufficient to prompt them to the extremest course of hostility, are points on which we entertain opinions entirely opposite to those put forth by the journals and politicians, who affect to ridicule the idea ot a war. We await with impatience further intelli- gence from Washington, New Orleans and Vera Cruz. cltttichitng Mexican Vesseus of War.—About ghteen months since Messrs. Brown & Bell, extensive ship builders of this city, received an order from the Mexican Government for six schooners ot war, of about 80 tons burthen each. They were completed about six months since, and lay at the yard of Messrs. Brown & Bell, awaiting an order from the Mexican gevernment, accompunied with the money which was to be paid for them. The order came, with a plea of inability to pay. About two mouths since however, three of them were paid for und dis patched, and the other three now lie at Messrs. Brown & Bell’s yard, awaiting a like demand Tris Repgat.—Some feeble attempts are made by the agitators, to get up another movement for Irish repeal, in this country, and to collect « few more dollars. in Boston, about sixty dollars w: meeting is to be held in New pher Greeley, and some of his disciples, are to make speeches. Would it not be better fi OConnell’s in this country, terms—the dollars that they want? might then be at once got up, bor and advertising saved AprointMENTS AND REMOVALS IN THE Custom Hovse.—The following 16 a listof afew more movals made by the Collector:— Robert Swartwout, Measurer; Reuben Ellis, di 1, Coombs, do.” and G.8, Brisbin, Weigher, |) !°"" Mr. H. A. Cargill, formerly a merchant in Maiden lane, has received the appointment of Deputy Col leetor, in the place of Matthew L, Davis, removed ree We perceive that at the last meeting |—We perceive from some of the © ere collected ; and a | that a very extraordinary movement ark, at which Philoso- | commenced amongst the colored ‘or the little | of calling on At once to name their | States to unite with them in creating an insurrec- A subscription | tion in the Sonthern States in favor of Mexico. | and @ good deal of Ia | We wonder if the colonial government ot Canada so, by a State Convention, or the Legislature itself, We have seen in two or three instances, the success ot these extreme radical doctrines brought about by the support of the politicians of both parties, who possess the power of the State in which they are located. When this movement shall have been fully ac- complished, the next step of the agrarians of the day will be to commence a movement against the hardship of paying rent for houses in cities and towns. The same principle will undoubtedly be thus earried out, and the owners of real estate in the city of New York, and all other cities and towns, may as well prepare now as hereafter, for that period of time when, by a similar agitation of the masses, theywill be asked to compromise for their houses and lots, and take what is offered them by the tenants This time is rapidly approaching, in consequence of the want of firmness, and selfishness of both the po- litical parties of the day. John Jacob Astor, Wil- liam B. Astor, Stephen Whitney, and all large pro- prietors of real estate in this city, may, therefore, as well look out for themselves. There are plenty of journals and plenty of politicians who will sympa- thise with the poor tenants, both in town and coun. try, as we have already seen in the progress of this extraordinary agitation in the anti-rent district. In fact, the progress of events, in relation to property, seems to be taking adirection to that point, in which every man must arm the place he lives in, and no person be allowed to possess houses or lands which he himself does not occupy, but must divide the re- sidue with those who have none. That is to say, we are fast coming to be agrarians in every thing, and Fourierism and the new philosophy in its wild- est form, appear to be carrying every thing before them. Currton Hovse.—It seems we made a slight mis- take in the remarks on Clifton House, yester- day. The house has not been shut up, and con tinues open till fall. The difficulty, it seems, was not between rival cliques of the fashionables, but between the clique of the kitchen and the clique of the parlor. There has been, indeed, a good deal of dissatisfaction latterly, as to the man- ner in which the house has been kept, but we under- stand that the proprietor, Mr. Billings, of the “ New York Hotel,” has returned from Europe, and that he will give his personal superintendence to the establishment till October. We know Mr. Billings very well—he is very competent to keep a house in good style. But the establishment at Clifton is too small to make his efforts profitable. Decency or THE those miracles of decency and virtue, the re- spectable sixpenmes, such as the Courier & Enquirer, Commercial Advertiser, Express and Morning News, are getting deeper and deep: er every day into the mire of obscenity and vulgarity. During the last few weeks their columns the cases of Madame Costello, Sophia Smith, Miss Nares, and others. Reports are made in these pa- pers, which no modest woman can read without @ blush. And yet these are the prodigies of decency and morality that have been calling out against the Herald, and the licentiousness of the press! Important Movemenr ov tHe BLacns 1x CANADA, ‘anada papers, has lately been people of Canada, in the shape of a State Convention, for the purpose the negro population of the United will tolerate such proceedings. If they do, they may get their hands full before they are aware Davin Hate ann Asuper Surra.—The Reverend David publishes a very curious letter from Ashbel Smith, relative to his recent mission to England.— David says that the letter is characteristic for what it does not tell, rather than for what it does tell. — This is,indeed,very characteristic hoth of David und Ashbel Smith “Respecraste Press.”—All | have been filled with the most disgusting details of J. Ticknor, b. Barneby ...... Groome, b! Winckworth . Dudson, b. Barneby Syme, c. Hornby, b. Bates, n.0..... Wild, b. Sharp By! Va Wide ball erocwtuBoccs ‘The party then proceeded to the Club House adjo for refreshments, which occupied about an hour. A es before three o’cloek the play was resumed Messrs Winckworth and Barneby went in; Groome de- livered the first ball to Winckworth. The play of these two gentlemen was most cautious; but Burneby was unfortunate; he made a good three strike, and shortly after was caught out by Tinson, in beautiful style. after about fifteen minutes’ play. The first good blow Winek- worth made, he broke his bat. Sharp succeeded Barne- by, and in about 20 minutes, was caught beautifully by Syme, after scoring eight. Hornby then went in, and remained in a considerable length of time—near upon two hours—and notwithstanding the excellent bowling of Groome, and others, scored 28, frequently making two and three strikes; the ten acre field was evidently too limited for his powers; and it was a wise regulation on the part of the other side, in not allowing more than three runs for strikes that drove the ball beyond the bounda- ries of the field. He frequently sent them like cannon balls from his bat, with all the ea! nd gracefulness po: sible. At length, after being in 1 hour and 45 minu Groome knocked his timbers about his heels when he least thought of it. Winckworth remained in one hour and 57 minutes, when he met with a like disaster shortly after from Dudson, after scoring 12. Wilgress was as unfortunate as any one; Dudson bowled him out with- out permitting him to score a single one. Dudson served Birch in a similar manner, after scoring four. Shipway made seven,when he was bewled ont by Wright admira- bly. In afew minutes afterwards,Heavyside met with a like mishap by a ball frem Groome, not scoring one. Dr. Liddell after scoring three hit his wicket, thereby throw- ing hia chance out. Connelly’s reign was brief ; the se- cond or third ball from Groome bowled him out. Capt. Pocklington carried his bat in triumph off the field. Throughout this innings the play ofthe Canadians was beautiful. The St. George’s did not show such good field- ing as they have done on pre ions; or,at least, were so fortunate with it. to ‘the innings Hornby was backed to get as many as either Messrs Turner, Wright, or J. Ticknor;and succeeded in equal- ling the latter ere he went out. Dudson made an excel- lent long stop, and gave good evidence of improvement in his bowling. Philpot’s wicket keeping was much ad- mired. Birch was rather slow in his movements, and thereby let one or two balls go by him, which is rather an unusual thing for him todo. Bates, as long stop, was also rather unfortunate; the byes told against him, as did the wide balls of Groome of them being made by him, There were about 42 overs or 250 balls delivered in his innings. It was concluded a few minutes before six o'clock. The following is a summary :— Caxava—Finst Iyxine: Winckworth, b. Dudson, .. Barneby, c. Tinson b. Wright Sharp, ¢. Syme b. Groom. . Hornby, b. Groome Wilgress b. Dudson. . Birch, b. Dudson, . Shipway, b. Wright...... Heavyside, b. Groome. . Liddell, hiw..... Connelly, b. Groome. Pocklington, N. 0. . Byes. Side balis. The Canadian players beating the St. George's, on the first innings, by 34. Everything Went off throughout the day with the greatest satisfaction, notwithstanding the great numbers present. Not fewer than 0000 were on the ground at one time; among them several highly respectable Indies Some six or eight of the new police did good service in preserving order, The whole affair was well managed throughout. It was one of the mostexciting games ever played into this vicinity ;free,from allgambling,and other vices s0 common. The play will be resumed this morning at 10 o’clock. ‘The tollowing are the returns of the first game played at Montreal on the Ist instant:— Caxava Prayers. First Innings. Second Innings. q Winrckworth, ¢ Dudson, 4 b Groom, Birch, ¢ Wild, mb Wright, 1 Wilgress, b Wright, oO ro u Shipway b Groom. 1 b Dadson Conolly b Groom 6 b Groom, Homby, — & Marth, 1 cB tes, 3 Sharp, © Turner, f © Groom, Hine, b Write ry ‘olkington, hb Whenteroft, 6 ¢ me Liddeif, b Wheateroft, 0 na, Horrin » nO 0 bh Wri be Wide 5 Wide balls, re, 4 Bes. No bails, 1 No balls. a 31 t i 4 8 Fy 9 3 yy St. Gronae’s Cin, First Innings ‘ Tyner, > Sharp, 16 e Sharp, 7 right, a 12 b = jnekworth, 21 Syme, b Wisekworth3 b Wickworth, 0 Tick or. Shan, 3 ¢ Liddell, 8 Wheatrroft, b Winckworth,A © shart, 2 Tinson. ¢ Wilgres 7 1) Wiuekworth, 6 Dudson, Vbw . » Wi ckworth, 16 Bates, bh Winekwor c shipw ay, $ room, re b Shar Wid o Winckwerth Lit aaa i Marsh, no 0 Shipway iy Wine balls 6 ide balls, 3 Byes, 6 ~~ No ball, 1 No byes. o ye, 1 No balls 6 - % | Canadians, Kirst Innings, | do econd dor TRA 64:is 9 +5 | St. George's, First In do. econ ings,. In favor of Conadians Trortive Maton ay Hantest, Yoormpave—There [Wa # Very wood muster as above to wit pended the order of the Legion of Honor at Mr. Hack- ott’s breast, graciously sent him a very beautiful pin then worn in his own bosom; but, perhaps it is not gene- rally known that this Order of the Legion of Honor,worn by Mr. Hackett in M, Mallet, is the identical one present- by the Emperor Napoleon to Murat, King of Naples: it was obtained by Mr. Hackett at no little cost, when the curiosity, constituting the Napoleon Museum in London, and which were reported to have absorbed up- wards of fifty thousand pounds of the proprietor’s mo- ney, besides inany years in collecting upon the continent, were sold at auction; after having been publicly exhibi- ted to much advantage since Napoleon's exile. A full description of the same Order of the Legion of Honor, now owned by Mr. Hackett, may be prea Sainsbury's rare work,a royal quarto, entitled “T.e History of France Illustrated;””and as it is scarce in this country,we furnish our readers the. fo.lowing extract in relation to this inte- resting relic of Bonaparte’s times, his power and great- nes “A decoration of the grand eagle of order of the Legion of Honor, of the larg resented by the Emperor Napoleon to Joi ng uf Naples, the husband of his youngest sister, Ca- roline. “The device—a raised head of Napoleon, laureated, beautifully formed within a circle of one inch, sur- rounded with a band of purple enamel, bearing the motto—Napoleon Empereur des Fri . On the re- verse, withina similar band, forming a circle of the same ‘dimensions, the Imperial Eagle, with displayed wings ; the metto—Honneur et Patrie. The five com- partments are of white ensmel, having two points to each, with laurel leaves between them, and form a circle beneath the crown of two inches and a half from all the ten points, which have small gold balls attached to them: the whole surmounted by a large crown, finely executed in fae gold, studded with rubies and emeralds; also, a ball, cross, and ring.”—Sainbury’s History of France, Illustrated from Louis XVI, to the end of the Reign and Death of the Emperor Napoleon. Boweny Tueatne.—" Gilderoy,” and “Speed the Plough” were very successfully represented last night by Mr J. R. Scott, Henkins, and Davenport, assisted by the principal artistsattached to this theatre. The manager of the Bowery, who neglects nothing to secure a con - tinuation of his success, announces for to-night a very splendid bill—no less than three plays, two dramas and a comedy. These are, ‘Don Cesar de Baza popular drama, acted by J. R. Scott, Henkins, Daven- port, Vache, Mrs. Sergeant, Mrs. Phillips, and Mrs. Stick- ney; Wreck Ashore.” another drama, by Me Clarke, Davenport, Henkins, Hadaway, and Mrs. Phil- lips, Mrs. Sutherland, and Mrs. Stickney; and “Young England,” by Messrs. Davenport, Vache, Hadaway, Miss E. Bell, Mrs’ Madison, and Mrs, Philimore. Such a bill as this speaks for itself, anl the Bowery will ,no doubt, be crowded again this evening. Caste Gannen —This delightful place of resort con. tinues to be filled every night by the élite of society: who throng to look at the newly imported machine, which they think worthy of the admiration of all, not only on account of its enormous size, but also of the benefit which science will derive from its wonderfal powers. This machine will only be exhibited two nights longer; those who feel the least curiosity tosee it and the interesting experiments made with it, should there- fore hasten to cull at the Garden. Ninto’s.—The most celebrated of all Auber’s Operase “Massaniello, or the Dumb Girl of Portici;” isto be given to-night. This will be the best attraction yet of fered by the French Company. The opera is well known and does not require such an intricate profes: sional knowledge to appreciate all its beauties. Every body knows the story and music of the opera. Arnaud plays Massaniello, a character well suited to his voico, and Madame Casini plays the Princess. But the great attraction of the evening is to see the graceful and fa- cinating actress, Madame Coruriot, in the pantomimic character of Fenalla, the Dumb Girl of Portici. We have been charmed each night this lady has appeared; whether it be comedy, pantomime, or singing, sho ex- cels. Thechorusses are admirably sung by the French Company. This was very perceptible on Wednesday evening. The chorus of the Nobles in the 2d act, was loudly applauded and encored—a compliment well de- served. To-morrow, Mr. Brougham appears, Mr, Maywood has returned frum hia highly successful tour in Canada He was received with the greatest vor in Monti 8 realized about $10,000. He now meditating a fresh incursion upon the sympathies ‘or of American,audiences, before which he is al- ways certain of a warm reception. Herr Driesbach and his lions arrived at Montreal on the 22d ii The Holiday street theatre, Baltimore, is undergoing repairs. It will reopen, it is said, towards the beginning of September. The Etheopian Serenaders gave their last concert at Stanwix Hall, Albany, last Wednesday evening. Mepicat.—We refer our readers to the notice which appears in our columns to-day, of a new drog store opened by Dr. Bowron, at the corner of Tenth street and the First Avenue. The Dr. is well knowa to many of our most respectable citizens, and the medicine which he advertises—a preparation of Io- dine, is one of the most valuable pharmaceutical preparations that has ever been offered to the pub- lie. From Vera Crvz.—Barque Ann Louisa arrived yesterday from Vera Cruz, but brings no news, ha- ving sailed a few days previous to the Water Witch, at New Orleans. Movements of Travellers. . The recent moderation of the season, d of retard. ing the operations of the travelling community, seems still further to have promoted a universal desire to enjoy with us the northern breezes that have shed théir long promised refreshing influence amongst us, and contribu: ted to the health and comfort of the citizens. The ex- tracts from the following registries will confirm the fact, that the hotels were seliom more crowded than at the present moment, and in the selection will be found the inhabitants of almost every clime. At the Amenicas.—W.O. Buckingham, Norwich; F. B. Colt, Paterson; J. W. Austin, Boston; James Tull, Philadelphia; A. D. Cashot, Georgia; J. Collins, Duchess county; W. 8. Charles, Philadelphia; Francis Dubois, St. The Ww . Godfrey, South Carolina; J. F. Scott, Washing ton; B. Carter, Virginia; G. H. Gandrest, Alabama; D. Mitchell, Philadelphia; W. Brisband, Natchez; Dr. Shep- herd, Mr. Cameron, Mobile; H. Thompson. Arron.—Rev. H. Finch, Shrewsbury; A. Crittendon, St Louis; ( Allegree, Montreal; Taylor, Philndelptia; ©. Hubert, Charleston; A. H Simmons, Boston; Charles Walker, N. 0.; G. B. Carhart, Geo; W. Knox, Montgo- mery, Ala; ©. Platt, Phil; Geo. Bachan, N O.; D. Wi- thers, N. O.; J. H Knox, Ala; C. Platt, Cin.; A. Baker, Geo; Lt. Col. Childs, U. 8. A.; Dr, Glass, Ky.; Chas, J. A. Bradder, West Indio 3 ZH. Cooke, Baltimore; r J. Earlborough, Wore Mass ; W. P. Bond, ; Geo. Wilson, N.C; F. Tap: pan, do; A, Williams, Raleigh, N. Edwards, Boston; W. Carpenter, Detroit; H. Whitney, U. 8 N.; Ry Whitemore, Boston; George Diblow, do; J. J. Bradford, Boston; W. Mitchell, Richmond; J. Macaulay, Phil Franks in * Wallace, Syracuse; J. B. Moseley, N 0.5 8 M. Van Santwood, schenectady; Charles Whit- : J. W. Brooks, Cleve- Havana Yates, N.O, J. A. Synetell, do; F. Cage ley, Toronto; ©. Cannette, Boston, Dr. R. Spear, Phila; Dare NH wal lowany —John Walpole, London; H. Al T Allen, Boston; ¢ apt. Baldwi n Woodstock, Canada; J, Small, J. Tenn ; Wm. White, Li nson, La Guayia;'C. A. Weed, Troy; Scott, mbia; JL. White, Richmond, J. P. Sinith, Lockport; D. N. Darlinton, indiana; L. 8. Lee, Ohio; W ©, Wade, Quebec; A. Hooker, Alex. Henderson, Mon- treal; W. Parsons, Phil lon, Chi Mayaavez, P. R., August Sth, 1844 —The tre- mendous tire in New York has created quite a sen- sation here. You would laugh to see the anxiety of planters to ascertain the quantity of sugars and coftee Business is very dull; the sugar crop has finished, and though some 2000 hhds. remainon hand, it has be r chased for vessels to arrive, and the greater portion is destined for Eaglaod and other European markets, Orgsina or rik Xenia Rartroan.= Another teack of the Miami railrond is finished, and a free communication is now hat from Cincinnati to Xenia, through some of the choicest districts of Ohio The « the trot for | © pasted between the two places on the 20th inst. City Intell: Anxvat Boos Trape Sates —The autumnal trade sal was resumed yesterday morning, at 10 o'clock, with a reater pumber of attendants than even on Wednesday ry theiinformation we obtaired from several members of the.trade, it appears that these sales have wonderfully increased in importance,in New York, for some time past. A few years oes the most important sales w held in Boston ; and those of New York were compara- tively of smell importanc , this city has become si the great Book Emporium of the Union. A just idea ot their consequence, may be conveyed by the fact, that th accuall, Hoing on in New York, will amount, Probably, to $130,000 or $140,090. We were told that the number of booksellers has also increased considerably, being now at least five times greater thanin 1835 and 40 ‘The system of cheap publications has had a great ten- dency to produce this result, ‘ores may be found now in many villages, the inhabitants of which depended entirely before on it t pedlars for books of all kinds, and confined th mostly to the contents of newspapers. These Gees publications of some of our best literary works have inspired a taste for reading, which the expense of procuring the finer editions, had a reat tendency to discourage, and many who purchased these cheap editions have been induced afterwards to procure the others to form a library, a thing entirely un- thought of before; so that, far from injuring the trade, the cheapness of the books has, on the contrary, ‘iven it an impulse which nothing else could hav. brought on. is truly surprising to think what an enormous quantity of these is now sold in this country. ‘The amount of works belonging to light literature is ‘also very conside- rable, but oy are seldom brought to these trade sales, and never in ange quantities. Most works brought are school books of all descriptions ; next come the religious books, such as Bibles, Testaments, Prayer-Books, &c., then standard works of literature.and Se eclasalces and scientific works The trade sales which take place yearly in Boston, New York and Philadelphi tended especially to bring up an exchange of th tions of those three cities. At the Boston ample, the greatest amount of purchases are made for New York and Philadelphia, and vice versa. However, members of the trade from all parts of the United States attend these sales, and some of them buy books toa very large amount. ‘They are especially individuals from Baltimore, New Orlea: Cincinnati and Louis- ville. There are five in year, two here, two in Philadelphia, and one only in Boston, and it is com: puted that the books sold at these different sales amount- ed last year to over $500,000. The trade sale in this city continues very active, ahd the prices are well kept up. They will, however, leave a considerable benefit to the purchasers, as may be seen by the following tabfo, in which will be found the trade price, and that brought by the books at auction. We have selected a few very po- pular works, out of the enormous catalogue under our eyes, and think it sufficient to illustrate the fact and cor our assertion. The bidding for these different ‘as pretty animated, and they were said to have fetched a very fair price. Trade Auct’n Diffe- it ‘ price. price. rence. ’s Conquest of Mexico, 3 vol. 8m.$6 00 $450 $l 40 History of Europe, 4 vol., 8m. 350 150 Spark’s American Biography, 10 vol., 12m. 525 225 Stephen’s Travels in Yucatan, 2 vol., 8m... 335) 165 Thuty sets of Barnes’ Notes on the New ‘Testament, 9 vol. 6 522 153 ets of the Fi Ten 16 a -7660 5074 25 86 It is tobe observed, also, that the retail price is still higher than the trade price; and, therefore, the book- sellers” profs are much greater than those marked above. Standard works, only on sciences and litera- ture, are bought at these general sales, and a good esti- mate may be readily made of the encouragement which literature meets with inthis country, since such enor- mous sums as those mentioned, while speaking of the sales in general, are expended’ yearly by the body of booksellers, in furnishing their establishments, It is, perhaps, also worth mentioning, that publishers generally make few purchases ,as each gets readily the works in exchange for his own publications, SreameR Onecon. —While the citizens of New York are running mad after the steamer Great Britain and wondering at her prodigious size and beautiful appear- ance, we would call their attention to another steamer, which, although not so much noise has been made about her, is well worthy the aftention of our citizens. This is the steamer Oregon, a Boat which hae just been com- pleted, and is intended to run as an independent boat be- tween this city and Providence. She is a noble looking boat, staunch and firm ; she is $20 feet long, 35 feet wide; including the guard her width is 68 feet, and 10 feet hold. Her engine is 1000 horse power ; her cylinder is 72 inches diameter, with 11 feet stroke, driving a wheel 35 feet dia- meter and 11 feet face. She has two boilers, 34 feet long and 11 feet fronts. Not only is she large and firm, but every arrangement seems made for the comfort of her passengers." Her saloon deck is, 200 feet long and 9 feet igh, containing sixty spacious state rooms, each 7 feet by 6}, and each containing two berths. Before and aft of the saloon deck is a fine promenade deck. The ladies’ cabin 1s large and well ventilated. The lower cabin con- tains 175 berths. There is a decided improvement in the arrangement of these, and one which merits the attention of travellers, who seek comfort. There are but two heights of berths, whereas there are usually 3, and each berth is full three feet wide. The cabin ladies cabin and saloon,are beautifully and tastefully furnished—the floors are covered with Brussels carpet. The trimmings for the berths are rich,and the ornamenting 18 neat and beau- tiful. Altogether, she appears remarkably well calcula. ted to lessen, in a great degree. the horror’ of steamboat travelling, and she wili no doubt be appreciated by the travelling community. She was built by Me: Smith & Diamond, under the charge of George Law, Esq, w is the principal proprietor. Her engine was built by Stillman & Allen, of the Novelty works. Her joiner work was done by Chales M. Simonson, the composition ornamenting, by Walker & Stevens, and her upholstery by Benjamin F. Taylor. She will take her station as an independent boat on the New York and Providence route about the 5th of September, under the command of Uap- tain A, P, St.John. Tux, Burnt Distaict.—This part of our city, which but a few weeks since was made desolate by devouring flames, is now the scene ot busy labor. The bricks which were scattered about by the falling of the walls are now nearly all gatherod up, and neatly piled on the sides of the streets. On Exchange Place three stores are in process of erection; on Broad street ten, and on Beaver street three, all of which will be completed in a few weeks. Some of the dwelling houses on Broad- way, which were only partially destroyed, are also being rebuilt. In afew months nothing buc a large num- ber of handsome new buildings will show to the stran- ger where the devouring elements laid waste a large portion of our city. Row 1x THe Park. —Quite an interesting difficulty oc- curred in the Park yesterday forenoon, between a gen- tlemen from the country and the invincible fountain- keeper. It appears that the gentleman had been tra- velling through our streets, and had gathered upon his boots a large quantity of that article which is just now so plentifully distributed, in them, mud. He finally brought up at the Park, and thinking, probably, that the Corporation, instead of going to the trouble ‘and ex- pense of cleaning the streets, had provided the basin in the Park for the purpose of allowing persons to clean the mud from their boots, he got over the chain and pro- ceeded to put his boots in the water, and commenced washing them. He soon, however, attracted the atten- tion of the fountain-keeper, who thinking there was mud enough already in the Park fountain, ordered him to desist. This he refused to do,when the keeper took him by the collar and politely assisted him over the chain.— He swore vengeance, ‘and soon gathered a crowd around him. But finally the laugh was turned upon him and he went off in high dudgeon. A Nutsaxce.—There is a cooper’s shop in Stone street where the preparation of the hoops is all done upon the sidewalk, occupying nearly the whole of wnd greatly endangering the shins of the passers by. Whose business is it to abate the nuisance? Coroner's Orrice—Aug. 28.—Found Drowned —The body of an unknown man was this afternoon found float- ing in the East river, at the foot of Dover street. Tue Cuamnens Strert Morver,—We have received the following on this subject : Mr. Editor find the impression going abroad, that an assassin’s hand was the cause of sending to a pre- mature grave, a young, innocert, and unprotected fe- male. It it is possible that Sophia Smith was brutally murdered, what was the object, in her case, sufficient to tempt the bloody fiend from his lurking place, to glut his thirst for blood on one so humble? ‘as it joalousy of arival in her affections? It does not a) that she re- ed the addrevses of any person. Was it money? All who knew her knew that she supported herself by her own industry. Was she enciente ? and did the fear of its results pronipt the horrid act? The post mortem exami- nation does not show that thera was any such ca What, then, could have been the inducement strong enough to send into eternity, the soul of a helpless wo- man. jnst as she had opened into life and usefulness ? Is it not more rational to suppose that it was her own hand that committed the frightful act, when we take into consideration that the unfortunate woman was laboving under mania, arising from uterine derangement? Those who are conversant with this class of diseases, will ad- mit that wlerine irritation is as frequent a cause of insan- ity as any other; and that the results following such ma- nia are more fate] to the individual,and others with wiom they may come in contact, than common mania. 1 ob- tained sufficient evidence (from an undoubted source) of factsin regard to the previous health of the deceased, to convince any impartial p c with the subject, that there was real icing death, clearly mind. The situation in which the body was found, plainly shows that it must have ta ken some time to have consummated the deed; and that it could not have been done by violent hands, without alarm: ing some one of the six persons within her call. Is it at all probable, that a murderer would make use of such means ch his victim as was used in this case And if he uld it be natural to leave every trace of the aw. ene to speak with a thousand tongues against the perpetration? Mostassuredly not. After mature reflec- tion and a close examination of the case, I feel satisfied Uhat every candid and discriminating person must ac- knowledge that the death of Sophia Smith was tue act of her own hand, J, MeNULTY, James G. Bexxerr, Esq Boarp or Evreariox.— This Board held a special meeting last evening, the President in the chair The minutes of the last meeting were read an ap- proved Reports widopted—[n favor of approp:iating a sv $2000 for school purposes i ard; in Jepositing in bank a peuses forthe erection of anew schoo! Ward, Mr Cranprvoyse moved to amend, by inserting the words, “ provided a majority of the Inspectors and ( om. missioners ign the vouchers for the disbursements, as they may be required from the bank during tie build. ing of the school.” Mr. Wein opposed the amendment Mr. Cuanpevoyne felt sorry to perceive that the tleman from the 4th, bis colleague, had kome onject in opposing his (Mr Cs) views on the subject maiter be fore the Board. They had got in their wwn political ends to do their Work in the 4th ward, mad if they pas: ying the Report, they woulr give the pow oe to pay off the mone: and periiaps toabwie their trust, The contract was given to some of their own tf nls. Mr. Wein regrette: to find pis colleague (Mr. Charde. voyne) opposed to hin on the natter. ‘Phe amendmont wus lost ané the report was adopted, vor of directing a survey of School N 1, with a view teascertain the correct o of expenditure for buiding an addition to said 5 ‘0. 166 Greenwich st. school, and denying the cust of advertising for the same. The pam ‘that the Trustees had acted contrary to law in advertisiny F ad to dé Mr. Sxipmone did not see what the Board hi lo with the matter at all. The question involved was one of law, and one which the Bourd had nothing to do with, as if the thing was done illegally; the Board ov; ge to take the responsibility upon themselves, as . Wey voted out of the city Treasury any money illegal y. He considered the members voting could be held personally liabl ‘Mr, Rien considered the report of the Committee ought to be acted upon, and i tle eres in order to ascer> in the real estimate of expenditure. : tein Eur followed ia ewe ‘of the adoption of the re- port aud accompanying resolution. There were two modes of doing wrong, in the present c either b what the law called malfeasance, or misfeasance. Mal- feasance was a wilful deriliction of duty, but misfea- sance amounted to an erroneous discharge of duty, which was done without any wilful intension as to er- ror, which, it appeared, way the case in the present in- stance, He #aw no objection to the adoption of the re- rt and resolutions. ates Devuxy considered an = agate ought not be adopted, asthe law was not carried out. ‘ Dr. Sweeny felt it would be an undignified and unfair course to throw any obstacle in the way of payment of this appropriation, upon a mere technicality—a quibble, which ought not be entertained. The only question that ought be considered, was, had the ( ommissioners act according to the letter and spirit of the law, and y had done nd through ignorance had made any tr. fling omission, it would be unjust to deprive the school of the advantage of this appropriation. a Mr. Winsi.ow hoped the Board would not hesitate to adopt the report. The work was done for $300, and if they did not grant that sum, the commissioners and in- Spectors would be held personally liable. If they had acted illegally, they had acted certainly not wiljully, and he hoped they would therefore pass ‘the resolution baa nay Sn do 3 ‘this report. Mr. Sxipmoke moved acall of the house, as he per- ceived there was no quorum present. Mr. Ric moved to have the names of the gentlemen who had left the room inserted on the minutes. Lost. Mr. Wixstow hereupon moved that the Board avjourn, to meet this (Friday) evening. Mr. Devry wished to kaow why they should meet again to-morrow evening ? 1 Mr. Nicout explained—it was for the purpose of taking action in the case of Mr. Engs, who had been expelled by the Board; and whose case is to be brought befure the law tribunals on Tuesday next. If they did not meet before Tuesday next, the case could not be brought up before December. The object was to move fora mandamus in the case. The Presivent hereupon directed a special call of the Members to meet this evening at five o’clock. Brooklyn City Intelligence. Common Councit.—The members of this honorable body will convene in regular session on Monday evenirg next, after one month’s cessation from business; during which many of tem have, no doubt, been much more agreeably ‘engaged than in the often unpleasant duties h they are called on to perform in their official cap city. One of the first and most prominent measure: which will occupy their attention, will be the new po- lice project suggested by the Mayor, ina recent message to the Board of Aldermen. Another will have reference to the proposed purchase of “the Heights” for public urposes; and another, equally important, will have for its object the completion, or entire abandonment, of the building originally intended for a City Hall. It is not improbable, also, that an effort will be made to effect a new organization of the Fire Department, so as to re- move from it many present features of a decidedly ob- tionable character. AN Usxarunrat Motner.—A young woman, named Catherine McCloskey,who has evidently been very beau- tiful, but who now presents a miserable and besotted ap- pearance, was brought before Justice Garrison, yester- day morning, charged with having deserted her infant child, under circumstances of a peculiarly brutal and distressing character. The poor child is undoubtedly in the last stages of a disease, caused by neglect and want f nourishment; and it may truly and titerally be de- scribed as a living skeleton. In this situation, she who ought to have watched over and protected it, left it tor several hours; without attendance, in a dirty and un- wholesome apartment, for no other purpose than to re- vel in drunkenness and debauchery. We learn that she has for several weeks been separated from her husband, in consequence of difficulties incident to intemperance. She was committed vagrant, and her ill-fated off spring to the care of the Supermntendents of the Poor. A Viraco.—Susan McGee was tried for assault and battery upon Henry Maxwell, aud wife, who is her sis- ter, and Hannah Stevenson, at 71 Main st. Susan, it seems, went to her sister’s to reprimand her for something she had said about her, and acted very uproariously— breaking windows, &c.; and upon their attempting to put her out, she gave the whole party a tremendous beatin, he prisoner seemed to glory in her achieve- ment, she was sent to the jail for thirty days. Mone Buncuanies.—Yesterday morning, three or four complaints were entered at the Police Office, that houses in Brooklyn had been burglariously entered on Mon- day night, and various descriptions of property stolen At one place—the residence of Mr. Hulsey —a lady, oo- cupying an upper apartment, observed, from the laniing, ascoundre] at his nefarious work, and alarmed tue fami- ly, but too late to prevent his escape. It has been said that the activitvand vigilance of the ‘Star Police” of York have diven many culprits to Brooklyn, but we fear that, instead of this, the latter city has long been the residence and hiding place of many of the most daring and desperate scoundrels that any community cun be in- tested with. It was in Brooklyn that the notorious Bill Hoppy found, for a time, a shelter, after his felonious es- cape irom prison: and it may, therefore, nably be supposed that'some of hie pals and @ ‘wociates canuot be very far distant. Ronnery.—The house of Matthew Horn, in Myrtlo avenue, near Adelphi street, was entered a das or two since, and a coat taken, containing a memorandum book, witha sum of mone Coun raarkirens.—Some of the the New York Pc having lately arrested one or two persons for po counterfeit bills of the Tompkins Bank of Ithaca, &e., it may perhaps, be serviceable to them and to the commu nity at Jarge, to inform them that there are two men now in prison in Brooklyn, who are supposed to be jatimate- ly connected with an extensive and dangerons gang of forgers The magistrates anit officers of tuis city 9 e doubt not, afford every facility to their brethen in New York to ascertain any facts that may lead to the vetec- tion of more of these numerous offenders agamst the Jaws. Daxce Housrs.—In the Filth and Seventh Wards of Brooklyn, there are several places where (under the pretext of raflling some worthlovs article “for the benefit of a distressed widow aud her fatherless children”) great numbers of riotous an! disorderly young men, aud not very well behaved young women, meet at ail he the night, and disturb the peaceable and respe-tal idents of those neighborhoods, heir unhallow gies. The Mayor ought to detail officers, without delay, for the suppression of these grievous nuisances. iv Axnestep.—James Paterson, whose alleged misdeeds were duly set forth in this paper—and whore conduct to his family was represented to be of a most flagrant and unpardonable character--has been again ar- raigned before the Police Magistrates, and ordered to find bail in the sum of $260, for the support of his w: with whom he absolutely refuses to live. It is said that there are many extenuating circumstances in his case, and that he has been led into his present dificult es, not so much by any disposition on his part to dv wrong, by an unfortunate partiality on the part of his accu: for discord and disturbance. A Juvenite Orrexpen- A boy of very plansible man ners and prepossessing appearance, about fourteen years of age, (falsely representing himserf to bea clerk in Vir. Wild's dry gouds store in Fulton street) has succeeded in robbing two or three houses of trifling articles, when pretending toseek for board, He was genteelly dressed in blaos—had crape on his cap and on his arm, and gave his name as Reid. issued for Maximilian Cohen, iona, by advertisement in the Daily Advertiser against Elias J. Magnus. Assautt.—Philip M Rockfellow, a hand on board one ofthe steam propellors, was fined $5 for assault anu bat- tery upon Patrick McCaffrey, on board si sel, lying at Morgan’s railway dock. Navat.—The store ship Lexington, which will sail next Monday, is to take out 500 troops from Fort Hamil- ton and Governor's Isiand. Spienpip Mergor.—Yesterday evening (Monday, 25th inst.) about half past seven o’clock, a meteoric fireball ofvery uncommon splendor was observed by many of our citizens. sky was stil light that few stars were visible, when the meteor appeared high up in the Southeastern quarter. It rapidly incr brilliancy, and_as it suiled slowly down tov East, threw off a host of sparks and flakes, of var hues, among which the most prominent were stee!-blue and golden green. It was now apparently many t'mes| larger then Venus when brightest, and being enveloped| ina blaze of tinted scintillation presented a spectacle} of surpassing magnificence and beauty. It disappeared| ina kind of explosive flash of red light, low down to- wards the Eastern horizon. too remote probably to per: mit us to hear the report The following notes relative to} the meteor will be useful when combined with similar] observations mace in other places. Altitude, forty two degre it is ty-nine degrees Kast, is probably, exact within] 3. Time of flight, two and a half to thi The motion seemed delibe- rate; sailing ratherthan dart.ng. 4. Apparent magni tude: The glare of the sparks and the blaze rendered it impossible satisfactorily to observe the nvcleus. ‘The di ameter may safely be taken at two minutes of adegi and was probably near twice this. heard, an! iv the circumstance noticed, unless i —_——————. Merror — At Norwich, Conn., at abont a quarte ore 8 o'clock on Monday evening, a beautifull meteor was seen to dexcend at the east, illuminating the] whole heavens, and ring about ten seconds, burst with a distinctly like a sky-rocket. Jt appeared to be nearl in diameter, and of bright red color. 00 rerved be Providence. The. Transcript of thi visible in the id shot to the i st, shedding a bt liant light in its course. The light was supposed bY many persons whe observed it, but who did not see the meteor, to be caused by lightning. The meteor ¥®4 visible for about three seconds. Wen it went out & sound was heard like that produced by the discharge ® ey ordnance, followed by a roll like distant thunder, or a heavily loaded wagon driven ra ment. The time which elapsed betwi -| of the meteoric light, and the report has baen variously] estimated at from filly seconds to four minutes, Travet.—The New York Herald states that ove’ eleven handred pyssengers arrived at that city on| Tuesday morning from Boston, by the Stonington and| Worcester rovtes. ‘The Stonington steamer had seven hundred persons, men, women and childien, C/O ded on board, much beyond its capacity fur comfort, It might be en interesting Unga for the directors of the} Western Railroad to inquire how many of thoxe passen- gor wore bound to Albany and the West, and were dri- ven trom the direct road by its high fares. Boston Cows rier, Aug.