The New York Herald Newspaper, September 19, 1845, Page 1

Oregon Territory. Linyton, Orecon Territory. Great Soda Spring—Sheep Rock and Wild Sheep— Prices of Provisions on the route—Excitement— Bmigration, §c. Our route now lay down Bear river. Suffer me to remark here, that from the time we entered the mountain pass, until we reached Fort Bridger, both the dust and sedge were troublesome to us; other- Wise, our road was good enough, and that the range for our cattle was sometimes very good, and sometimes very poor. ‘The last buffalo we saw was | on Sweetwater, about the place where Mr. Payne died, as I have already stated. From Fort Bridger to Bear river, the dust and sedge, and rock, were found to be troublesome ; and we passed over some very rough road ; but the way was entirely practica- ble, and we suffered no loszes. On this part of the road, too, we were frequently put to some trouble to find our oxen and mules, as they often concealed themselves among the bushes, on the margin of the Streams. As we passed down Bear river, we cros- sed it several times, at very safe parts, where we found no difficulty. On the 20th August, we came to the point, where the mountain puts in to the very bank of the river, and we were compelled to take to the right, up a long valley, until we reached a point thatran down the mountain, Up this point, which was not rocky, but stsep, we ascended to the top of one tall ridge, and then up another, and then down the mountain, to Bear river again. This we accom- plished without loss, in a few hours. We did not even double our teams. On the 2lst, we passed the Snake village. The Indians came out to meet us, on their fine horses. We purchased of them several horses. We here met Mr. Smith, better known as Peg-leg Smith, with a party of trappers, going to California, to trap for beavers. ‘They had procured their outfit at Fort Hall. On the 22nd day of August, we encamped at the great soda spring, on the bank of Bear river, This 1s, certainly, the greatest natural curiosity, I have everseen. | There are several soda springs in this vicinity. The ground around this pomt, 1s mostly level, but back a little, it rises gently. There is a grove of pines and cedars, that comes up near the brink of the river. The first soda spring I saw, was about one mile from the river, not far from a stream of clear water, that ran into it, and about two hundred yards from the timber, in an open level prairie. There was a mound, about ten feet high, and nearly at the top of this mound, there arose from it, upon a little bunch in the side of it, another mound, ef a conical shape, about three feet high, and about three feet in diameter at the base, and out of the top or this little mound, issued a small stream of soda water. These mounds, and one other that saw, which then had no fountain issuing from it, had evidently been formed from this deposite of so- da, made by the water. The water Dubbled and foamed out at intervals, and tasted very well, but there was a mixtore of sulphur with it. But the great soda spring was upon the very brink of the river, some mile and a half, perhaps, from the other. Back of this spring, there was a bank thirty feet high, perhaps, gently declining towards the Tiver; and this bank came up within five or six yards of the spring, which issued from the top of alittle mound, about three feet high, and the same in dia- meter at its base, and in the form of a cave. The stream that issued from this fountain was quite a large one, and issued at short intervals. At one moment you could see no water at all, but you could hear a raging some distance beneath the surface of the earth. Then, all at once, it would spout out a large vdlnme of water to the distance of six or eight feet in height, raging and foaming most violently. ‘Then, again, it would subside, and again burst forth, like pent-up flame. Some one of the company, when the paroxysm subsided, put his mouth to the aperture, when another convulsion came on, and washed his face for him most hand- somely. The water was quite warm. In the bed of the river, could the bubbles be discovered rising from the bottom. Some of the company made up some bread with the soda water, and it rose very handsomely in baking. All the ground in the im- mediate vicinity of this large spring had a sound as if hollow underneath. I have no doubt but that the beds of soda had been washed out to a great extent below the surtace. < On the 23d we passed the sheep rock, a high pro- montory, ring to the very brink of the nver, and so called from the circurnstance that a great many mountain sheep are found upon this tall peak, and Hine which scattering cedars OM This rock 1s about eight miles froin the soda spring; and here we lett Bear river, which here turns suddenly off to the south, and runs into the Great Salt Lake, about one hundred miles below this point. This lake was found by Lieut. Fremont to be within the limits of California. The general course of Bear River, since we struck it, to this point, is N.W. We here bore off to the right, and encamped, about sun- down, upon the Partnith, a tributary of Snake river; and here we first drank of the waters of the Great Columbia. The Partoith is here a large creek, with low banks, and the bed of the stream was full of grass and moss, through which the water made its way. We passed to-day over some very eed road, and through wide plains, covered with thicl sedge ; but our pilot had mistaken his way, and we had travelled some eight miles further than we. should have done. From the Partnith we bore off to the right, and, passing the ridge dividing the waters of the Partnith from those of the Snake river, on the 27th of August we reached Fort Hall. This being Sunday, no business of any kind was done. We found the Fort under the charge of Mr. Grant, a large, corpulent old gentleman, of about fifty-five, grey hair, a man of fine sense and business habits, quite full of humor, and very polite and ess Fort Hall stands upon the souls bank of Snake river, in a wide, level plain, extending from Snake river back to the mountains, at least ten, if not fifteen miles off. ‘This plain affords the finest range imaginable. Along the margin of the river, there is quite i dey of cotton wood timber, per- haps a foot in diameter. This Fort, like Larimu, Baise, and Walla Walla, is built with dobies, and covered with earth. I here saw the finest, fattest cattle | hadeverseen. Many exchanges were made by our emigrants, they giving two poor oxen for one fat one. Goods, and especially groceries, were very high. Every thing is here sold by measure. Flam 25 cents per pint, sugar 30 cents, coflee 50 cents rice 334 cents. Many of the emigrants purchased as much as thirty dollars worth of flam and rice at these rates. e remained at this place several days. We have met a letter from Dr. White, stating to us, that it was wholly impracticable to come with wagons any further than Fort Hall, the old route, and that no new route had been discovered. He concluding, by advising us to leave our wagons at this point, and pack from here. Mr. Grant said he thought the route impracticable for wagons, he would not say impossible, for nothing seemed impessible for the Americans. Every voice was discouraging, except that of the indefatigable and intrepid Dr. Whitman ; he, amidst all discour- ugements, assured us we could and would succe in taking our wagons through to the Columbia river. We owe this energetic and persevering man an immense debt of grautude, which, I regret to say, some of our emigrants were not very anxious to re-pay. He had been with Capt. Applegate’s com- pany until they reached this nee the aaky Moun- tains, and had then come on in advance of us to Fort Hall, where he had remained until we over- took him. At this point he was informed, if not before, that his mull had been burned down by the Indians, and that his family had left home, and were then below. Under all these cireumstances, exci- ting as they were, he remained with, and aided us to his very utmost. From this point a great many young men and Mr. Payne performed the journey on pack animals. Those who went on pack ani- inals suffered a great many privations, many more than those who remained with the wagons. Hay- ing no pilot they were lost in the mountains five dap, sullering greatly for want of provisions, and only reached Fort Baise two days ahead of the fore- most waggons. None, however, perished, but all came through safe. There will be no danger of belly lost hereafter, as we left a trail behind us that can be seen and followed.. On the 30th of August we left Fort Hall,and came eleven miles over a level plain to Partnith, which enters Snake River some miles below the Fort. To this point we had found the route entirely safe and practicable, and for the length of it, the finest toad in the world. We had not yet ascended the hill, where we had to double teams. Our oxen and loose cattle were in fine order. and were much recruited, 80 much so that some of my work cattle, that had been worked all the way, were playing about while at the Fort. We had de: termined to try it with our wagons, let the conse- quences be what they might—and we succeeded,— At Fort Hall, we purchased of the Indians quanti- ties of service berries, an excellent fruit, that grows wild in the mountains in this vicinity ; and upon a stream, some three miles from the Fort, we found a species of briar ef most delicious flavor, far supe- rior to anything of the kind in the States. This was the first nee had seen on the road, except a few service berries in passing the ridge i Muddy and Bear River, and ako the yellow von which we found upon the banks of the latter stream! The whole valley of Bear river, and the region around Fort Hall, have been it plac E for buffaloes. I wag informe by Mp Thera aie Key, who is a resident of this territory, some few below Linntan, on the Columbia river, and who came ont in the Janquin in 1811, and has been in the Ifudson Bay Company’s service for many years, that as late as 1837 the buflaloe were found in great numbers about Fort Hall,and had been seen aslow down as Fort Baise. They have now re- tired hundreds of miles from the Fort. From the point where we saw the first, to the point where we saw the last bufluloe on Platte, it was only about one hundred miles; and from the point where we met the first, to the point where we saw the last buffialoe on Sweetwater, was about the same dis- tance; so that out of a journey of two thousand miles through a wild unsettled country, we only saw the buflaloe two hundred miles. In a few years there will be none seen on the route between this country and the United States. In the mountains, bordering upon Bear River, ell and grisly bear are found in considerable numbers, at some points ; but we no time to hunt them. Antelope are also seen in considerable numbers in the Bear River valley; but Platte and Sweetwater ailord game in the greatest abundance. At Fort Hall, Snake River, (which at all points is a clear rapid stream over a pebbly on rocky bed,) is about two hundred yards wide, perhaps more. The wide plain, upon which this ford stands, is a black, rich mould, and produ- ces immense crops of fine grass. This fort is inte- rior in size and construction to those at Larimu; but the amount of business done here is no doubt immense. Your friend, Perer H. Burnerr. {From Boston Traveller.} A private letter from Upper California has been re- ceived, which gives some interesting information con- cerning that country. The writer is a New England man-—a printer by trade, He has gone out to Californi purchased 25,000 acres of land, and turned gra: ing to make a fortune. The letter says : raising is the principal business of the country. Some Spaniards, in a good year, kill from four to five hundred head of cattle for the hides and tallow, and even then only make both ends meet, as they are extravagant in dress, and go as faras their means allow. The cattle are killed for thir hide and tallow solely, the meat being left for the wolves, dogs and vultures, the latter of which are numerous, and soon pick the bones clean, ‘The ex- penses of farming herejare not much excepting the pu chase of tools, which’ are uncommonly high ; for in. stance a plough, costs from $40 to $60 ; a axe, $4 ; hoes $2, and other articles in proportion, ' Garden seeds, in fioiepapers us axe eold ir Boston for Gk cents,’ sell hore at 50 sents. ‘here are’ plenty of Indians in the neighborhood, who are willing to work, if encouraged and properly treated. The country 1s ‘beautiful and the climate very healthy. Many Americans have settled in various parts of the country. One large party has arrived in the neighborhood, who came across the Rocky Mountains ; witaes large parties are expected direct from the States A party from Oregon Territory, of emigrants who do not like that country well enough to stay there, are on the road for Upper California. “We are in hopes the United States Government will purchase the country from Mexico before many years ; ut if they do not, it will soon be overrun and settled by people from the Western States, who in time willbe more numerous than the Spanish inhabitants, and the government will thus gradually become independent of Mexico.” The Great Agricultural Fair at Utica. Utica, Sept. 16, 1945. ‘This is the first of the three glorious days of the fair, but a small quantity only of the steck, and other articles for exhibition and competition having arrived, it cannot properly be said that the Fair has yet commenced. The buildings devoted to horticultural and agricultural pro- ductions, are, besides, not quite ready, but will be by te- morrow, when it is understood the whole of the stock, &c., which is now on the way will have arrived. The city has avery animated appearance. Genesee street from the depot to the round, is one string of wagons, carriages, and cattle of every denomination; here you wouldsee a bull led by the nose, there a flock of sheep and some Pigs wagons loaded with stove and ploughs, crates of chickens and turkies, scythes and cradles, grinding stones and threshing machines, patent churns and miniature North Carolinas, mammoth stocks of corn and church bells, harrows and Durham bulls, kegs of root beer and boiled ham, thimble riggers, and straw cutting machines, patent cheese presses and bee- hives, weaving machines and horse powers, auctioneers selling real gold watches at $10, and a jackass by way of variety, bed quilts and Berkshire boars, and the home- spun farmer, and the kid gloved citizen, “all trudging along tothe Fair.” In the immediate neighborhood of the Fair ground, the ground is much the same; here is a tent with dinner always ready from 7 A. M. to 9 P. M.; here a caravan with acracked organ squealing inside; here is a tent with the sign of a horse outside, and a hand- bill announcing that the largest horse in’ the world, called Columbus, (because he was not the largest man in the world,) can be seen,for 25 cents; there is an itinerant anctioneer giving away his stock of notions at a ruinous sacrifice, if one were to believe him; here a bill eloquent- ly setting forth, that in honor of this great occasion, a whole ox will be roasted in Washington Garden, for a view, and a piece of which, only the small sum of 1s. will be charged, and other things too numerous to men: tion, Inside, the Fair ground looks much better than it 3; Floral Hall is being furnished inside, the been beautifully decorated with a device, en fc on which is worked, by the fairy fingers of the Utica , the names of Washing- ton, Clinton, Livingston, Gaylord and Buel, in a surpass- ingly rich and picturesque style. e oflicers of the Society, under whom all of the ar- rangements for this momentous demonstration have been made, are B. P. Johnson, Alex. Walsh, J.M. Sherwood, Geo. Geddes, Luther Tucker, Elon Comstock, T. 8. Fax- ton, and Spencer Kellogg—and every person must knowledge that they have done their duly with cred jit— To-n. rrow will be the great day, and on the day follow- ing the several premiums will the successful competitors. delivered on Thursday. Th sumed. very important position, and everything con- nected with it will be looked forward to and read with interest by persons in every part of this and all the other States. Be adjudged and paid to he annual address will be fair has of late years as- The trial of one of each of the numerous kinds of ploughs sent for competition, took (pitce this morning, about a mile south of the fair ground, ona piece of Toll. ing greensward: and the most of them did their work in avery creditable manner; the results, although known to the committee, will not be made public before Thurs- day. “The following comprise all which were tried,and their inventors: Bailey, Wheeler & Co., Uti Black Hawk plough; Brainerd & Comstock, Diamond plough; W. Frater, Burlington, three ploughs Prosius, Kinderhook, Columbian plough, an County plough; John Runderson, Scodack; one plough, Bergan patent; another Diamond; Howard Delano, Mottville. ‘This gentleman has for some years past carried off the prize in this line, and every year takes improvements on the same plough. Elijah Wil- son, Vernon, Diamond plough, and Oneida Chiel ved; also, a Greensward “ B. Gaylord, Cayuga county, th nell, Shell Wheel plough; Peter Auld, New Hartford, one of Frater’s ploughs; Myers Horton’ & Co, Richfield; Josse Warren, Glen’s Falls, one Grasshopper do. ‘The dyanometer was applied to each of these ploughs, and it was ascertained that the amount ot draft varied from 350 to 660 pounds, in turning a sod one foot wide and six inches deep. Asa Beebe, Oswego, vingston Benj. Weld, Sate or Parntincs, &c, at tHe Bowararre Mansion, Powwr Brerze.—The sale of paintings and statuary, the collection of the late Joseph Bonaparte, Count de Survilliers, took place this day at the mansion, and was well attended, the biddings were 5; ited, and on the whole the paintings may be conside: sold well. The following is a list of some of the P h the prices obtained :—Toilet of Venus, by ve feet six inches long by feet five inches A Calm—morning scene, by Joseph Vernet; vice specimen of this master, painted 1782, eight feet two inches long by six feet high, $950. Two Lions and Fawn, by Reubens, seven feet eight inches long by four {vet seven inches high, $2300. Landscape with Mountain Scenery, Waterfall and Cattle in the foreground, by 8. Denis; a'very fine pi inting, seven feet six inches long by five feet four inches high, $725. Landscape, Italian Scenery, Bay of Noples, Cattle at Fountain in fore- ground, by 8. Denis ; this is a superior painting, seven leet three inches mB by five feet two inches high, $1000. A Dutch Fair, by Francis Frank, five feet nine tuches long by three feet seven inches high, $200. ‘T' Entrance into the Ark, by Bassano, six feet nine inch long by three feet seven inches hi 8, pesag iy the Head of John the Ba; Guercino, e feet long by four fe i nebo Nec Ls a vere feet four inches 400. Sce: principal high, , ten feet long by four feet three inches high, $660, Hawk among Chickens, by Sneyder, 4 fino specimen of this master, five feet, seven snches long by three feet nine high, $160. Magdalen and two y five feet by Reu- t eight inches Cupids, by Vienne, four feet five inches by three high, $200. ‘The Lion caueht ia c'R bons, six feet three inches long by four fo high, $1800. Visitation of St. Anna, by Sebastian del Vlombo, three feet ten inches long ‘by five fect high, $400. Passage of the river Po by the French Army, by bi ees eight feet four inches tong by five feet four inch h, $125. Royal Stag Hunt, by Jacques Savery, five feet oight inches long by three feet nine inches high, $100, Massanissa and Sophonisba, b; Philip de Champagne, five feet two inches long by six feot two inches high, $200. Christ breaking Bread with his ‘Two Disciples at Emaeus, by Gherardo Delle Notti, $171. Marblo bust of Pauline, sister of Napoleon, by Canova, #260. Young Diana and Hound, a fine piece of sculpture, by Bartoline, three feet six inches high, $380, Antique ronze casting, Stork and Frog, from the ruins of Vompeii, $130. Antique bronze Hawk and Animal, from the ruins of Pompeii, $130. Medici Vase of Porphyry, 18 three feet one inch high, from the ruins of Pompel slightly damaged, $200,— Bordentown Palladiu TROTTING.—An interesti iA ing trotting match came by on the 9th inst.,on the Metarie Course, New be ry sey mn drew a large meeting of amateurs. It yas for $500 a-side, two mile heats in harness, between the two mares Helen Ma y yk T The Hon. John Hunter, of Hunter’. ter’s Is! laige proprietor of 1 , “4 dered a deed t0 be made. out preeawars count to Mra, Steele, the widow of was killed by the Indians in th land, a hi uty Sheriff who ion of his duty, execut | ney General. Anti-Rent ‘Trials, &e, | Hupson, Sept. 18, 8145. Trial of Dr. Boughton—A Jury Obtained—The | Hudson Gazette and Mr. Jordan—Hopes of the | Anti-renters—ete, ete, ete. After twe weeks and a half of arduous labor in the examination of fersons competent to serve as urors, they have, at last, obtained a panel to try Dr. | Boughton; They are all honest, upright, firm and substantial mechanics and farmers of our county, who have stood the storm and seen the preparations | of war in our vicinity without being biased in the | matter, or even expressed an opinion as tothe guilt or innocence of Boughton. Is this not a specimen of the unadulerated manhood of the land ; men_ living in a community rite with war and rumors of war, | heariag the offence for which the prisoner stands indicted discussed times without number. Yet not- | withstanding all this withholding their opinions, it | would seem almost incredible that twelve men | could be found thus constituted. The prosecution have not left a stone unturned or a thing undone that would lead or tend to the con- viction of Boughton. The District Attorney has been over efficient—he has ransacked every hole that has been ransackable, to procure evidence against the prisoner. This appears all very well, but is it commendable to be so over anxious to con- vict aman whose guilt is doubted? He and his friend, the Attorney Generat, will long be recollect- nny the anti-renters for their efficiency in this affair, The District Attorney opened the cause this af- ternoon on the part of the people, and is still speak- ing his speech: it is the reiteration of that which has been reported tor your paper on the former trial. Doctor Boughton informs me, that he can prove himself every minute of his “stop” at Copake to have been in citizens dress. He seems very san- guine of his acquittal, and entertains no fear what- ever of the termination of the trial. His hopes are placed entirely upon the honesty and integrity of the jury. The Hudson Gazette and Mr. Jordan, are at “ log- gerheads” concerning the statement of the Gazette, In relation to the set-to between him and the Attor- Mr. Jordan met Mr. Carrique, the editor, after the publication cf the article, and called him a “liar.” Mr. Carrique retorts very bit- terly upon Mr. Jordan’s general character as a man of decency and good morals in this week’s Gazette, and it is ramored that Mr. Jordan intends to bring a suit against him, The anti-renters are in town in great numbers, some of their most distinguished aad leading men are in attendance, viz:—Mr. Hayner, of Troy; Mr. Mencie, of Delhi, and Mr. John Mosher, an intluen- tial anti-renter of Clermont, all members of the le- gal profession, and of good repute. The people ave in connection with the District and Attorney General, the assistance of Aaron Vanderpoel, Jr. Esq., of Kinderhook, who appears to be a young man of considerable “stir” and tact. There is no way to tell how the trial will even- tuate, but there is one thing certain, and that is, the anti-renters will ‘trump strong.” Hvpson, Sept. 17th, 1845. Progress of the Tyials—Evidence of the Sheriff. 1 see by the Herald of to-day, that you had recei- ved a letter from this city, which you pronounced a hoax. You were right in doing so, as no affray, or even sharp words, have passed between the counsel for the different parties since their confinement in our jail, or any fight between a relation of Mr. Jor- dan and a young gentleman of Hudson—all I have heard have been violent threats and angry words. To-day a full jury was obtained, anda 2 o’clock our court was opened, and the District Attorne’ commenced his harangue to the jury. He is a small sized person; but what he lacks in person, is made up by his mind. His charge to the jury was plain and candid. He gave no garbled statements, but honest facts ; such facts as made the counsel for the prisoner stare, and,the prisoner himsel!' to feel rather uneasy. The first ‘witness called was Henry C. Miller, Sheriff of our county, who is now upon the stand, and (will probably remain there some two or three days) who is giving his evidence as calmly as if he were at his old trade of shoeing the colts. The jurors pay undivided attention to every word that comes from him; and if the fate of the prisoner hung upon the evidence alone of the Sheriff, he will be convicted; but there is evidence on the part of the prisoner—evidence as fair and as true as the Sherifl’s evidence—that will come from no office holder, but from the honest yeomanry of the country; and I was told by an anti-renter to-day, that they had men of honest and fair character-that will con- tradict every statement made by the Sheriff; but I hardly believe it. That they will correct him in some of his statements, I do not deny; for it seems possible, that | Jury adj | , to trouble our once peaceful country, when a man was frightened as our Sheriff was, that his mind will get confused, and will mingle up things, and confuse them in his mind, until he in reality thinks they ‘and must have happened at such a time and suc! a place; but, thank God, there is the jury—as fair a jury as ever was polled—composed of farmers and mechanics, who, by their looks, tell they will decide the question, and have peace once more restored to old Columbig.— The quibbling of the counsel will have no effect with them; nor even the blows, if we are to have any, will frighten them much. [From the Albany Argus, Sept. 18.] General Stephen Van Rensselaer, it will be seen, comes forward with a proposition to the tenants on the Rensselwrwyck Manor, holding under him, for an ad- juatment of existing difficulties. We do not profess to be sufticiently acquainted with the subject to judge of the etfect of the terms held out by General V. R. Butit isto be hoped that the proposition may {at least lead to a renewal of negotiations between the Landlords and Tenants—and to apeaceable and satisfac- tory settlement of difficulties. 0 the Tenants of the Manor of Rensselaerwyck, in the County of Albany.—If by the Ist of March next, any person who holds under lease any lands in the county of Albany, to the rents of which I am entitled, shall pay the arrears of rent and $30 forthe quarter sale, I will re- lease all the covenants and reservations in the lease for a sum which at six percent will yield annual interest equal to the annual rent, estimated as follows, to wit : A bushel of wheat at one do! one day’s service with carriage and ho: two dollars, and each fowl twelve anda half cents. This offer, as to the quarter sale, is only to apply to such lands for which the wheat rent re. served is fourteen bushels of wheat for one hundred acres of land. And if any person willing to accept the above terms, cannot immediately pay all the sumsat once, I will a cept one fifth of the whole amount, and take a bond and mertgage om unincumbered real estate for the residue, payable in four equal annual instalments, with interest annua.ly, at the rate of six per cent per annum. Or, as the average price of wheat for the last twenty years is about one 25-100 dollars per bushel, I will ac- cept of a principal which at six per cent per annum will produce that amount, aud release all the covenants and reservations in the lease. S. VAN RENSSELAR. Watervliet, Sept. fl6th, 1845 De.mi, Sept. 15.—Last evening, deputy sheriff A. F. Salisbury returned, having in custody Henry J. Shaver, of Andes. He was arrested in Tioga county. Also, Wil- liam Mascript, of Bovina. Both were present, disguised &c., at the Earle sale. Mascript was left at Masonville, being unwell. Albert Hodge, one of the sherifl’s posse, has returned, having in custody Wm. Joslin and Elias Davis, of Sullivan county, who were also present at the Farle sale. Joslin was sent on that occasion, by one of the Chiefs, to direct a body of Indians where to lie in ambush to intercept the posse. These prisoners weretaken at Calacoon in Sullivan county. Since my last the fol- lowing persons have been committed :—John Barhart, Jr., L. Delamater, and Martin Worden. ‘They are impli- cated in the Indian movements. I think I stated in my last that there were 141 indicted. The number is only 93. In several cases, the same per- sons have been presented in each of the five indict- ments. [From Albany Atlas, Sept. 17.) Deiat, September 15, 1845—Times here are just now comparatively dull. Since my last, numerous small de- tachments have been sent out into various parts of the infected district ; some of thom to make arrests, some of them with the double object of making arrests and si ing distress warran’ and then sent ina quence. d_‘these detachments have oner, but none of much con 1 A. Siddle and J. O, Siddle, were arraigned before the General Sessions, upon indictments charging them with being with others, armed and dis- guised since the 28th July last, and thus attending the Stewart sale in order to prevent the same. They plead not guilty, and their cause was putover, Elias Oster- hout, arraigned ona charge of arming and disguising, Ko., and also for conspiracy to kidnap, & ~ fined guilty the former charge—not guilty as to the latter, Bramble, -arraigned for being armed and dis- id being thus with others Tsien ping Under Sheriff Steele, in his hfe time, tried last March, plead not guilty. Hosea Bergen and James Baenhart, arraign- ed ona charge for arming and disguising with others, and attempting to burn the jail and’ rescue the pris therein confined, on the memorable 15th March were asked by the court if they had counsel—and a ne- gative answer being given, were asked ifthey were able to do so ! and this being answered in the negative, the court assigned counsel for them. They retired a timo with their counsel, and then returned and plead guilty as to the arming and ies 2 Not guilty as to the rescue Osterhout seemed much affected at the reading of the charges against him. Tears flowed profusely, and he sighed and wept aloud during the whole time. After the reading was over, he seemed determined to plead guilty—but the Court told him he should not, without first seeing counsel. He rep! “Counsel could do him no good,” but as | said above, the court did appoint him counsel. No trials were had, and the Court and Grand journed te this morning. This morning they met, The Grand Jury have been employed for the day, but brought none of their doings to light. The Court have been employed in he ing of motions of little mo- ment. The military are active and in good condition, and quite obedient. But few delinquents have been charged before t urt Martial with any offence. Our movements are not slow, but I hope sure—and that the terrible Indian combination we re s#eoking to overthrow will soon be so {completely disorganised, as never aguin NEW YORK, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 19, 1845. Peytona and Fashion. ! Narenez, July 20, 1845. To tHe Evrron or rue Srimit or THe Times = After the voluntary promise made by you in 1842, that when again called upon to describe a great match, you wonld say nothing about “spring board tracks, Ken- tucky watches, or Light-weigive;” “and that you ‘would | he more choice ia the selection of terms, if onfy to please | a Young Turfman,” the writer hoped he would not be again called upon to expose the prejudice, inconsiste! cy, contradiction, and want of knowledge that chi terises your reports, when you are determined to make “the worse appear the better cause.” Although there was much objectionable matter in your report of the match race between Fashion and Peytona, over the Union Course, Long Island, it would not have been noticed, but forthe very offensive and unjust re- marks that accompany your report of the race between these mares over the Camden Course, and appear in your paper of the 3ist ef May, under the head of the * Late races on Long Island and at Camden.” ‘The very heading uf your report of the mi feat of ashion by Peytona, in 7m. 3949.—7 = “the Championship Decided,”—speaks, when compared | with the heading of your report of the race at Camden, | “The Northern Fashion still ‘the Fas! “Inglorious Defeat af Peytona,’—* Nine cheers and one more for the Champion of the Turf whole libraries; and shows, as plain as straws, which shoulder of your sail the wind doth set. It atch —' m, 4 in| but | too plain that, the result of the match did not accord with the wishes of the “Editor of the Spirit of the Times;” and perhaps not with his betting book. It is true, that in the performance of your duty, as editor of the only sporting paper in the Union, you published the defeat of Fashion, and proclaimed the championship settled; yet it is but too evident that, you “Sad as Angels for the good man’s sin,” Weep to record and blush to give it in.” It is worthy of remark that, although Peytona travel- led, exposed to all the evil etfects of a change of climate, of water, of food and of stables, two thousand miles to meet this “Northern Fashion”—"‘the very mark and model of the time”—at her own doors, and so meeting did defeat her, under the most favorable circumstances in 7m. 39/3. —Tm, 45's. over a deep course, in the best race Fashion ever maue, yet you ask, (all nprejudiced as you are,) not one cheer for tae great Peytona—while you boldly demand for Fashion “nine cheers and one more;” merely because she beat Peytona (with not a sound foot under her) over a quick course in 7m. 48s.—7m. 578, And with aloud voice you proclaim, from No. 1 Barclay street, that the matter of the championship is settled by this misera- ble race. Why, you well know there was not a horse at the Camden Course that had any pretensions to be ‘‘a dis- tance horse,” that could not have beaten Peytona on that day. Yet, is there any one who would have been so ab- surd as to claim for him the proud title of “Champion of the Turf,” based alone upon that wretched performance? We contend then, that if Peytona won the champion’s sadille by beating Fashion when in prime condition (as we shall prove the was) in 7m. 39}s—7m. 45|s. over a slow course, Fashion would not win it back by beating Peytona, when dead a miss, over a quick course in 7m. 485.—7m. 578 ; and that the evidence of superiority is with Peytona, and must remain with her until Fashion meets and defeats ber upon equal terms. It is with much reluctance, we approach the subject or Fashion's want of condition on the day of the match, as we regret to destroy the delightful hallucination un- der which you have been luxuriating for some time on this point. “We know you will not, without a struggle, give up this favorite creation of your fertile brain. “But all, who have the patience to read this communication, will no doubt accord to you @ most poetical imagination, and that must be your consolation. But to our work as gently as wemay. In your report of the match, assert, the track was two seconds a mile slower, than when Fashion beat Boston, equal to eight seconds (8) in four miles. In your repoft of the Fashion and Boston match, you declared, (Boston wanted a little help on ac- count of his slow second heat) the course not so quick as on some previous occasions. Tobe within reason, we will say it was a second a mile off, equal to four seconds in four miles. In your paper of the 7th ,of June, you state there is not a doubt, that, if there had been only one thousand persons on the Union Course, Fashion would have made better time than Pey- tona did—who, you are pleased to admit, there is some doubt, whether she would even then have beaten Peytona. We will say four seconds a heat for the crowd. Surely a second a mile is not much for a “ delicate mare,” that has been “frightened nearly to death by three loco- motives behind the Ladies Pavilion’” to be set back by xty-nine thousand people. It is generally admitted that there were 70,000 persons on the ground. We wisn to be particular in this matter, as it will doubtless here- after be quoted as a precedent. Altogether then, we have sixteen seconds. Now, ac- cording to your showing, Mr. Editor, if the track had been 1n its best condition, and there had been no one “there to see,” Fashion would have run her first heat in 7m. 23{s., aud her second in 7m. 29}s. Pretty well we should say for ahorse not infix. Inall seriousness, we would ask how fastdo you think Fashion could run a heat over a quick track, and she not “ off her foot?” In your report of the match you state that the Messrs. Laird considered Fashion in fine order, and that they de- served great credit for the blooming condition in which they brought her to the post. But, in your opinion, she was very much “shrunken,” “and in getting the flesh off they had taken away her foot” A race of eight miles under the spur, was not calculated to fill out her attenu- ated form, or to put her on her foot. You state that after her metch at the Union, there was no “let up inher work,” and that she took her gallops regularly with an occasional breeze down the quarter stretch.” By this course of strong work she was got round, and “was again herself.” When she beat Jeannetteau, four mile heats in the mud—and by continuing this course of treatment, even mile race, Mr. Laird was out at Camden in superb condition, day of her race there, “Fashion was Fash deed.— Is it not plain, if Fashion was “off her foot” before her first race, and so worked down and shrunken as to at- tract the eye of an unpracticed observer, that the mode of Srestment pursued by Mr. Laird, (according to your paper) could not have improved her condition at all, but wascertain to increase the evils under which you assert she labored in her match on the Island. Again, if Fashion was not in condition, and your assertion that “condition won the match.” means that, if it means any thing, how did it happen that she fell off’ only 5 seconds in the second heat—thus making the best repeat ever mate at the North? Your reports and remarks are so full of contradic- tions, we will mention only one instance. You state that Peytona won the second heat of the match’ with Fashion so close up, that you could “hardly see daylight between them.” In some subsequent remarks you de- clare, “Peytona could not have let daylight in between them to have saved her life.” This expression (‘could hardly see daylight between them”) means there was light between, for we believed it to be generally con- ceded that, one cannot see even with difficullty, a thing that does not exist While on the subject of stable secrets, why did you not tell your readers, that Peytona will not run a yard without whip or spur, and that consequently her being spurred is no evidence that she is at the top of her rate? ‘That Peytona has very flat feet, with low heels, and that Mr. Van Leer trains in uncommonly thick and heavy shoes, which keep her heels and trogs off the ground— that she ran in very thin plates, which allowed her heels and frogs to eome too much in contact with the small gra- vel that is to be found on the Union Course—and in con- sequence of which, her feet were made so sore in the race, that her work was in a measure suspended until within a few days of the Camden races; and that her last move there, to ascertain whether she was fit \o start again, made her feet sore, and as they were all equally tender, it was not discovered until after she started in her second race. We will now venture to predict, that if they ever meet i equal condition, align will beat Fashion. In Fashion was doubtless one of the best, if not the very best racer ever bred in this country; but, her prime is past; and then you know Mr. Editor, “a good big one will always beat a good little one, whether it be a steamboat or a hor Fashion was bred at the North, it is true; but, it took aSouthern man to breed her, “and he could hardly,” so unpropitious is your climate for the full development of all the higher qualities of a perfect racer. We regret you said any thing about the magnanimity of Northern gentlemen, in not distancing Mr. Kirkman’s horses in their races subsequent to the match. It was, indeed, magnanimous in them not to distance horses that had travelied two thousand miles to meet them, es- pecially as nothing was to be made by it. We have been leadto believe that, to distance an adversary’s horse without necessity, was not in accordance with the usage of gentlemen on the turf. We know this is the received opinion in this section of the country. Some years since, at Grand Gulf, in this State (Miss.), Telie Doe anda ch. f. in Colonel Bingaman’s stable, came together in a three best in five race. After tie second heat it was evident to all that Telie could beat her opponent as far as she pleased. A gentleman entire. ly ignorant of the rules and customs ot racing offered a bet of $100 that the ch.t. would be distanced the next heat; “blackleg” instantly took the bet. The backer of Telie app «i to her owner to permit her to run for a distance. It was explained to him that such a thing was unheard uff, and he was advised to try and draw his bet. This the “ leg” d_to do, coolly remarking at the same time that he knew whenhe made the bet, Telic would not be allowed to distance her opponent, if she could. Atthe call to start for the third neat, the eh. 1. appeared so such distressed, that Colonel Burgaman determined to draw her, and “ blackey” thus, at la lost his hundred. It appears, then, that that which you, Mr. Editor, call magnanimity ®t the north, i courtesy at the south, and so well is it ed, that hundreds would be staked on its being exercised at every opportunity. after her second four enabled to bring her and on the Police Intelligence. Skvr. 18.—Constructive Grand gave his name as Henry Verchi A man who | it evening ar- e rested, by ex-officer Stokely, and committed by Justic Drinker, to answer for a constructive grand lare | The e as follows rticulars of which spent to Verchiew having six pieces of silk goods in bond at the Custom House, applied to a person named Hoasy Staf- | ford, forthe necessary amount, viz : $138 to ge’ away. Stafford not being prepared to comply with the wishes of Verchien, obtained it from a Mrs. Broadway, and procured the silks from the Custom House, and immediately placed them in possession of Mrs. May as security forthe money wivanced. Yester- day, Verchieu requested Stafford to get the silks from Mrs, May, on the plea that he was desirous for a person, who was likely to become a purchaser of the goods, to see them. Mr.8.accordingly obtained the silks, and was proceeding, as he supposed, to the residence of his ens- tomer, buton arriving at . 3 Mulberry street, Ver- chieu invited Mr. S. into his room, when he took the pro- perty from him, threw it into another room and locked The door, A scuffle ensued between Staford and Ver- chieu, when assistance coming to hand, the latter was overpowered and taken into custody as before stated. Theft of a Horse and Wagon.—A man named James Sharlow, was arrested in this city yesterday, on a | charge of having stolen a horse and wagon, the property of Mr William P. Henry, of Newark, N. J. The ac- cused, without waiting for a requisition, consented to be taken back to Newark for trial. ; Highway Robhery.—Officers Prince John Davis and J H. Whikehart, about 2 o’clock this morning, arrested a man named Charles Murray, charged with knocking down a person named John McKew, in Orange street, and then rifting his pockets of their contents. The ac- cused was fully committed to answer. wttempt at Rescue.—A man named James Kerley, was arrested last night for attempting to rescue a prisoner from policemen. Indecent Exposure—Two women, named Mary Coch. | ran and Polly Garner, were arrested last night, charged with indecently exposing their persons to pubiic view. | Robbed by a Female.—A female named Susan Ann Ware, wasarrested last night by officer Gaugher, on a charge of picking the pocket of Frank Johnyon, of his wallet containing about $10. i | Assault with a Knife and Theft of a Watch-—Last evening, a fellow calling himself Justice Rollins, was arrested ona charge of having committed a violent as- sault and battery upon the person of Henry Evans, and brandishing a knife in a menacing attitude. On being | arrested and searched, a new detached patent lever | watch was found in his possession, which it is alleged, he had stolen from a person who recently purchased it at a store in Pearl street. Found Secreted.—Two men named John Waters and Patrick McGuire, were last night found concealed in a store at the corner of Pearl and Fletcher streets, under suspicious circumstances. Petit Larcenies.—James McDowell and William Gor- don, were arrested by officer Lennon yesterday, and de- tained to answer a charge of stealing $12 from the premi- ses No, 95 Cedarstreet. Mary Baldwin was arrested by officers Prince John Davis and J. H. Whikehart, ona charge of stealing clothing and bank bills of the value of $21, from Mrs. Lynch, of Roosevelt street. George Burns’ was brought up’ and detained on a charge of stealing a quantity of clothing from Thomas Burns. Henry Baker was also arrested, on a charge of having | stolen a number of blankets and sundry other articles, of tne value of $20, the property of Thomas Martin, of No. 16 Front street- 4 Grand Larceny.—An Irishman, named Francis Kelly, was arrested this morning by Capt. McGrath and officers | Norris, &c.on acharge of stealing a silver dish worth | about $30 from the ruins of the premises in Broad street, | lately oveupied by, H. S. Rush & Sons, with whom it had been left for safe keeping. Corrections.—A few day ‘4 ago a number of carpenters’ tools were taken from the engine house located in the rear of Essex market; a crow bar and some wrenches were also removed from a box belonging to the Croton | Aqueduct department, on which occasion it was alleged that a burglary had’ been committed, as it were undor the eye ofthe police, and it was soreported. It appears however, that the engine had but recently been removed to adistant part of the city, and that the firemen had ac- cess to their old quarters, and went in and out,of course without attracting any particular attention of the police, and the same with regard to the property of the Croton Aqueduct Department; men came to the box frequently during the day, unlocked it, and took eut various arti- cles, and put them{back, without exciting the least sus- picion of the police. The reporter, therefore, deems it due to the officers of the 10th ward to correct the impres- sion which the article referred to would naturally con- vey. In noticing transaction in a mock auction establish ment yesterday, No. 116 Bowery was erroneously insert- ed instead of No. 116 Brosiwey. Owner Wanted, for a gold detached lever watch. In- quire of Second Assistant Captain, T. C. Birch, at the Third Ward Police Station house, No. 30 Robinson street. Rather Suspicious.—Mr. Wm. Snedican, residing at No. 103 First Avenue, on returning home about 12 o’clock last night, was surprised to finda fellow by the name of | Thomas Price, in the room of his “ ladye love” under ra- ther suspicious circumstances. Price was delivered into the custody of officer Miller of the Seventeenth Ward Star Police. t u Varieties. _ On Monday last, at Buflalo, an inquest was held on the bodies of Cristian and Conrad Finsent, man and wife, who were,killed by the falling ofa tree on Satur- day night. It appears that the parties occupied a small shanty in Swift’s woods, eight miles from town, and that a large tree was blown down, which fell across the cabin and Killed them instantly. None but the deceased were in the cabin at the time. On Tuesday, an ingenious piece of workmanship arrived at Philadelphia from this city. It is i the U. 8. steam cutter Water Witch, and i ty valve or water guard.” The obj the supply of water in the boilers. his is accomplished by means of a small engive with a buoy attached, When the beiler is full the buoy rises up to the surface, but when empty, the buoy sinks, and thus sets the small en- gine to work to fill it, The Tennessee papers mention the death of Gen- eral Cheatham. He died at Whitecreek Springs, Tenn., on the 9th instant. He fell a victim toa fever which at- tacked him u few days after his arrival, and which tbe utmost medical skill, and the most constant and tender attentions, could not subdue, On withdrawing the augur, in boring a well, a few days since in Ohio, a rushing stream of carburejted hydrogen issued forth, which, on letting down a lamp, took fire and caused a tremendous explosion, injuring several bystanders. Genes Z An exchange paper says, an infallible preventive against the attacks of the musquitoe is the oil of penny-royal; one drop of which applied to the clothing, or the hair, will keep them at bay the whole night. Per- sons already suffering under musquitoe bites, will find relief from the application of hartshorn to the wounds, The products of the Russian mines last year was 9,000 pounds of fine gold, valued at 600,000,000 francs, or about $120,000,000 ; also 2,000 pounds of platina, valued at 28,000,000 francs, or about $6,000,000. ‘Two-thirds of the mines belong to the State. ae A patent has been secured for salting meal ina few minutes. ‘The meat is placed in an iron vessel and the air is then exhausted from the vessel by an air pump, and the brine let infrom another vessel. This is again drawn off by the air pump, and new brine injected by a forcing pump, so that the meat is cured in 15 minutes. The sales of meat in the Mayville market are es- timated to amount to $1000 per Week, or $50,000 per year, not including 3000 to 5000 sheep, butchered for their hides and tallow, or cattle bougnt by the butchers for exportation. ‘ The following toast was given at a late dinner party of the Hasty Pudding Club in Boston:—“ Our corn-fed boys and ,corn‘fed girls—the right material to form a corn-fed-eration.” nae Camp meeting ile, in the Choctaw | On the 2ist ult. there was a of the Choctaw Indians near Do Nation. Several chiets and white persons took part in | the proceedings, andthe whole afluir was well and or- derly conducted. The Governor of Kentucky has refused to yale Dr. Baker, convicted of killing Damel Bates. He has, however, granted him a respite until the first Friday in October. a | In the course of an oration in the French cham ber of Deputies, General Foy chanced to use the word aristocracy. A voice from the ministerial side asked for | a definition of it. ‘Aristocracy,” said he, “in the_ nine- teonth century, is the league, the coalition, of those who wish to consume without producing, live without work- ing, occupy all publie places without being competent to fill them, and seize upon all honors without meriting | ! them—that is aristocracy.” 2 We are sorry to hear that an unfortunate difficulty has recently occurred between two professors at the Virginia Military Institute. Jacob Shaw, tried in the Court of Oyer and Ter- miner, Philadelphi 0 . was oh Wednesday last found guilty of murder in the second degree, and sentenced to seven years imprison- ment in the Penitentiary. Fink ix Conumpia.—Between four and _ five o’clock in the afternoon of the 12th instant, a fire broke out in the stable at the end of the cotton house,on the premises lately occupied by Mr. J. James, between Mr. A, Neely’s and Mr. M. Crawford’s. The cotton sheds being all wood and near to each other the fire spread rapidly. That square, except the house former! occupied by Mr. Jame: rtin and the corner one, bot! We {eel well assured that Messrs. Laird, Johnson, and Van Mater, take no credit to themselves for their con- | duct in regard to this matter of not distancing Mr. Kirk. | man’s horses. ‘They were actuated alone by that high | ity which governs the true lover of tne | sports of the tuff, at the north as well as the south} and makes him ever careful not to add unnecessarily to the mortification ef a defeated opponent. : We are also sorry you allowed Barney to quiz you about his changing ‘his seat to get new flesh to spur at,” as We perceive that several editors have quoted that passage under the head of “Beauties of Horse Racing,” Who, like you, never stopped to enquire how a man on a three pound saddle, could change his seat while his horse Was going at the rate of a rile in Im, 668. ‘These stable boys will stuff’ a green-horn, when they | geta chance, and no mistake; they won’t do nothing else but that; if they would, | won't tell you so. Did Barney tell you whether he got before or hehind his ecddle when he changed his seat! al A Youre Tenrman, Mrs. Alexander Hamilton arrived in Washington ‘on Tuesday, owned by Governor Aiken, isallin ruins. There was a considerable amount of goods and several hundred | | bales of cotton burnt. [do not think the fire was more | « than an hour and a half doing its work. Gov. Aiken's building’s, though saved, are considerably injured. Gov. Aiken's house, occupied’ by W. Lyles, nothing burnt ; and that next to it, owned by Gov. Aiken and occupi by J. Cathcart, cotton house, stable and carnage hous: burnt, dwelliug injured but not destroyed. Next door property belonging to John Bausket. Esq., of Edgefield, occupied by B. Riley, the store and all 'the buildings | ; burnt; all wood, Next building, D. Melling owner, oc- cupied by M. Crawford, all the buildings destroyed. Next buildings of wood, owned by Commercial Bank, lately occupied by J. James, all destroyed. Next pro: perty, J. Bausket owner, occupied by A. Neely, build- ings of wood and all burnt. Next buildings, owned by Ker Boyce, Esq., not tenanted, the hot rick, store and shed wood, all burnt. Next buildings at the corner, the store brick, all the other buildings wood, owned b: Ker Boyce, Esq., and formerly occupied by R. U, Swin: ler, and Mr. J. James, just removed into it. These ] | buildings extend the entire length of the square on Up: per street; ajl destroyed. | and Aldermen District Attorne: love to him, he consented to become her husba: | ing to the rites and ceremonies of the But alas! the hay ry cell instead of Sessions with the marriage certific Court for his immediate di ‘The District Attorne; tion to recover an amount which had been s an éxecution, by the present Sheriff, who, it was ee for killing John Wesley Herbert, | a levy to satisfy cers, in partnership. The levy was mad tute. soner, some weeks ago, became with two others, for aman named Burbank, who wa rested ona which occasion Griffiths swore he was worth $3,000. the last sitting of the Circuit Court, the indictment against Burbank was called on for trial, when Burbank Coart Intelligence. Geyrrat Sessions, Sept. 18th.—Before the Recor der ich and Seamen—M. C. Paterson, Esq. A. Novel use of Habeas Corpus.—Some days since Daniel Nowlan was charged with rape by Maria Han- an, both, of Bedlow’s Island - was taken before Judge Daly by Daniel Major, Esq. on . This morning Nowlan them | a writ of habeas corpus. On his passage {rom prison, 4 he “ruined fair one” encountered the Irish a eeerir jay, in | and by being pressed by the “lady,” who prot her nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. Mr. M ppy Benedick was conveyed to his drea- the wedding chamber.” At this impor- tant period Counsellor Major came into the Court of le and moved the succeeded in making if no longer be the witness, andtherefore the government could now go no farther. He had supposed the ingenu- a4 of Counsel had heretofore strained the use of the writ of habeas corpus to’ its utmost degree of tension—it re- mained for Counsellor Major to give it an extra pull without an infraction of the law.” “But,” said the . trict Attorney, “let us see this happy man?’ ‘Oh yes” replied Mr. Major, “my newly acqnired client, the wife, most anxious to have his discharge to-night.” And, amid general langhter of the Court, in which the Recor- der aud the presiding Aldermen joined heartily, Nowlan was introduced from the jaws of the prison to ai marriage Court as ever sat upon a “successful but, poor Nowlan—nolens volens—“wore his blushing honors thick upon his brow”—and, albeit, a soldier by compulsion, it is doubtful still whether he does not ven- erate Mars more than Venus, although she has for Cupid’s sake, enabled him to escape, at least, ten years condemnation to the State Prison. Madame Costello—In the case of Madame Costello, who stands indicted for procuring an abortion, James M. Smith, jr., rose and addressed the Court, contend: fora reduction of the amount of bail, which was fixed at $6,000, In the course of his remarks, he made an extra- ordinary tirade against the press, for the course it had pursued in relation to this woman, and exposing the ma- chinery of her establishment. He also took occasion to allude to a paragraph which had appeared in one of the dailies, relative to the manner in which bail was taken in court. The District Avronsey, in reply, rose and opposed the motion of Mr. {Smith to reduce the bail in this case, contending that the bail had been fixed at such an amount as it was hoped would bring the accused to trial forthe infamous offence with which she was charged. ‘The Court took the papers, &c., and gave notice that they would give their opinion upon the subject to- morrow. Trial for Forgery. John Harder was placed upon his trial foe oreing acheck on the North bi Bank for $300, inthe name of William Joyce, of No. 67 Bank street, which was presented for payment bya person named Charles Mason, to whom it was paid by the teller. The forgery was fully established, and brought home to theacored. tt ann accordingly found guilty by the Jury. Sentence deferred till Saturday. Plea of Guilty.—Charles Mason, impleaded with Hard- er, pleated guiliy to an indictment found against him for being concerned in the above forgery. The plea was received, and the sentence, in this case, also was deferr- edtill Saturday. Trial for Grand Larceny.—Charles W. Belford, wes then put on his trial for stealing a chronometer worth about $250, the property of Capt. Norman McNeil, mas- ter of the brig Virginia. The chronometer was found Simpson's, corner of Broome street and the Bowery, where he had endeavored to pawn it ‘The jury rendered a verdict of guilty, and the court sentenced him to be im- prisoned in the state prison for 4 years. Another Trial for Grand Larceny—Francis Camer, indicted for stealing about $70 worth of cigars from Messrs. Macy & Jenkins, No. 142 Fulton street. wes then placed uponftrial. The property was found in the pos- session of the prisoner. The jury rendered a verdict of guilty, but recommended him to the mercy of the Court. He was sentenced to be imprisened in the State Prison for the term of two years. Trial for Burglary.—Andrew Cairns was next tried for a burglary in the third degree,in breaking into the stable of George E. Van Vliet No. 4 Jane street, on the 16th of August alst, and stealing a set of harness. He was ar- rested witn the property in his possession. He was found guilty, and sentenced to be imprisoned for the term of 2 years. Plea of Guilty—James Smith, indicted for stealing a quantity of linen from Schuyler C. Reynolds, of No 179 Greenwich street, pleady guilty toa petit larceny. The plea was received,and he was sent to the Penitentiary for six months. Another.—Robert Gannon pleaded guilty to an assault and battery on Benj. Lewin, a policeman, in the month of October last. Plea received, and ord to appear on Saturday next for sentence. Still Another—Henry Webb, Andrew J. Jones, and John Basely, ‘indicted for burgleries in the Ist and 2nd degrees, pleaded guilty, which pleas were received, and the accused being under 16 years of age, were sent to the House of Refuge. Trial for a Grand Larceny.—Michael Burke indicted for stealing $61 50 worth of clothing from John Westfall, on 26th August last. The prisoner, who had only been discharged from the penitentiary a few days prior to the robbery, was found in possession ofthe property stolen from Mr. Westfall. The Jury found him guilty, and the court sentenced him to be imprisoned in the state prison tor the term of 5 years. Burglary.—Leander Moss and Samuel Johnson, were then placed upon trial for burglariously breaking into the workshop of Henry W. Taylor, carpenter, 547 Fourth street, on the 28th of August last, and stealing a quantity of planes, saws, &c. The Jury found them guilty of petit larceny only, as the forcible entry was not proven.— They were accordingly sentenced to be confined in the city prison for the term of 10 days. “Another Trial far Burglary.—James McKearons, was next tried for burglary in the 3d degree for breaking into the office of Edward Dougherty, of No. 45 Bowery, on the night of the Sth of Feb. 1845, and stealing some scrip for shares in different institutions, also, some clothing. A portion of thé propertyjwas found in a pawn shop in Chatham street, where it had been pledged, but pat by the accused. The Jury accordingly acquitted him jal for Grand Larceny.—Jane Brown and Mary Wil- son, were then placed upon trial on an indictment for grand larceny, in stealing on the 2ist of August last, a $1,000 bank bill, and severai other bills Co teibee 5 to about $30, from ‘a person named John Lyons, of Ne’ Orleans, while he was in‘the house No. 141 Anthony street. On the part of the defence, it was contended that the money was found on the floor, where it had been dropped by the complainant in the case while he was in a state of intoxication, and that $1025 of the money was recovered. The case was summed up for the Thomas Warner, Esq., and by Jonas B. Phillip the prosecution. After which the court adjourned until to-morrow morning, when the case will be submitted to the jury. Common Pleas. Betore Judge Ingraham. Serr. 18.—Thomas Collier vs. Robert G. Hanna.—This was un action of trespass for assault and battery com- mitted by defendant on plaintiff, on 7th June last. It appeared that some time in Spring the parties made yet respecting the “ highly fashionable and interesting game of tenpins, depositing a sum of $15 each, as stakes, in the hands of a party named Weeks. On the 7th June last, the bet was lost by the plaintiff, when defendant claimed the amount. ‘Ihe parties were all employed inthe store of defendant's brother (a merchant residing at 78 William street). The plaintiff was employed in the capacity of cashier, and the defendant and Weeks as clerks. On demanding the stakes, the defendant was told they would not be handed over until the bro- ther.came, when an altercation took place, and defendant used very violent and provoking language, and eventually struck plaintiff on the face, and hurt him severely, after challenging him to go into a room to fight it out. The defence set up was that the plaintiff had first used abusive language towards defendant, which provoked the assault in retaliation. Verdict for plaintiff $150 damages, and six cents costs. Patrick Cutham vs. James Cassidy.—Th actign of trespass to recover d vattery. The parties live in | keeps‘a junk store, and it appeared was convicted some time back at the Court of Sessions for receiving stolen goods, for which he was sentenced to the Penitentiary; und was pardoned afterwards by the Govesnor. At the time of the last election, it appeared that plaintiff saw Cassidy moving about ‘some of the polls, and asked, ‘How can that fellow vote; was not he pardone; Governor.” Defendant being of opposite politic: subsequently went to plaintiff’s store, on which occasion he assaulted him, as was alleged. The case stands ad | journed. For plain , John McKeon, Esq.; for defendant, J. B. Scoles, Esq. Before Judge Ulshoetter. Daniel Hogencamp vs. William Jones. ‘This was an ac- d under ‘a judgment obtain ‘& Miller, who usiness of gro- nd the old in the name of Tripp; and it is contended that by plaintiff, against parties named Trip) lived in 30th rset, aa carried on the bi wei inasmuch as the property was copartnership property, t firm; and that the Sheriff’ w of Miller, The proof of th ship, Is the main point at i ‘he goods ought to have been sold in the name of the kvioe! to Moe interest stence ol ie copartner- e. The case stands ad- journed. — U. S. Commissioner's Office. Before Mr. Morton. Sept. 18.—Perjury—Robert Griffith, a rather decent ooking man, was examined on a charge of wilful and vorrupt perjury, in violation of the provisions of the Sta- ri It appeared in the course of examination that arge of passing counterfeit money, 3 did not appear, and his recognizance was forfeited. The present inquiry was instituted, and several witnesses d in relation to Griffith’s inability to justuy in the above sum, and also that he had no property; he was ful- ly committed in d 3,000 bail. Court Calendar, Common Puras.—Tnis Day.-—Part 1. Nos, 73, 23, 7, 77, 168, 79, 81, 83, 85, 26. Part 2, 162, 32, 62 0, 68, 72, 74, 76, 44. Iowa Execrion-—Mr Dodge is re-elected Dele- gute by 519 majority. ‘The new Constitution 1s again rejected by amajority of 317 votes.