The New York Herald Newspaper, October 1, 1845, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Wednesday. October 1, 1845. Foreign News. ‘The Cambria, the steamer remarkable for speed and abolition riots, is now in her twelfth day. New Disclosures in the Politics of the Van | Buren Democracy.—Mackenzle Convicted | of Gross and Malicious Faischood and | Slander, To-morrow, we will resume our political history of that eventlul epoeh in the life of Van Burenism, | between the years 1824 and 1834, and re-publish the | letters written by Martin Van Buren, Jesse Hoyt, | and ourself, during that period, which have been | given in Mackenzie’s pamphlet. These epistles we will give in regular chronological order, Mackenzie having blunderingly printed them in a confused and disconnected manner, without any method or ar- | rangement, or attention to dates. Our comments will embrace some exceedingly interesting disclo- sures and developments. During the whole period of our connection with the politicians of this State, we kept a diary, which records many most amus- ing scenes, and is peculiarly rich in revelations of political intrigue—the tricks of party leaders—and the philosophy of faction. By the aid of this diary we will be enabled to give some of the most inter- esting, curious, and attractive chapters of contem- poraneous history, that ever were written. Together with the correspondence of Martin Van Buren and Jesse Hoyt, which has been published by Mackenzie, we will give to the world four letters written to us by Mr. Jesse Hoyt, which will be found highly interesting, very honorable to Mr. Hoyt, and entirely exculpatory of our character and reputation from the impudent and malicious charges attempted to be brought against us by Mackenzie.— We had no locks to break—no deal chests to force open—no sacred rights of private property to violate, in order to obtain these letters. We found them yesterday, amongst our private papers and journals, and in one of them we are furnished, most opportunely, with the means of at once vindicating our character from gross and sianderous aspersions, and convicting this Mac- kenzie of a most malignant and unprineipled at- tempt to blacken our reputation. The postscript of this remarkable letter, which is dated the 16th of August, 1833, and addressed to me at Philadel- phia, is as follows:—“The Branch Bank sent their ‘card’ to-day to the Banks in Wall street for $200,000 specie.” This was the letter to which 1 wrote tne reply published amongst the other letters with my signature in Mackenzie’s pamphlet, the postscript of which is thus given in that publication—“‘The $200 in specie I’ll put into my big gun, and give the U. S. Bank and stock-jobbers a broadside. J wish you would let me know any other U.S. Bank movements in your city. This is the battle ground of Bank- contests—here isthe field of Waterloo. New York is now only the Pyrennees.” Was ever a clearer case of wilful and malicious misrepresen- tation than is thus discovered in the construction put upon the postscript of my letter by Mac- kenzie? It may possibly have been that by mistake 1 wrote “$200” instead of “$200,000,” but the know- ledge now possessed of the character of Mackenzie does not at all militate against the suspicion that he may have wilfully erased the ciphers. At all events whatever way that may be—it is quite immaterial so far as the original facts of the case are concern- ed—our character and reputation are thus triumph- antly vindicated. It is made clear as noon-day that the insinuation that we had received “a bribe,” which Mackenzie impudently puts forth, is a foul and baseless slander. We never received one farthing from any of those politicians with whom we wereconnected during that period. It is very true we desired a loan of $2,500, and solicited the aid of Mr. Hoyt in procuring it for us. Buteven that we didnot get. We did obtain the loan, but it was from friends not connected with either of the political parties, and the sum was in due time repaid with interest. This is but a sample of the manner in which we will drag to the light of day all the hidden things of darkness connected with these Mackenzie de- velopments, and by the simple statement of facts every one of which we can substantiate, repel the assaults made upon our reputation during our con- nection with the leading politicians of the democra- tic party, between 1824 and 1831—a stirring and re- markably eventful period of ten years. So far as we are concerned, it must be pure malice on the part of Mackenzie which prompts his attacks and ac- tuates his conduct. Since his arrival in this city we have always been ready to serve him when we considered his purposes and motives to be good. ‘The pains which he takes to falsify and misrepre- sent the letters which he publishes, and to excite pre iudices against us, must be attributed to the pure ma. lignity of the man. This much to-day by way of anticipation. In to- morrow’s paper we shall proceed with a deliberate careful, and historical review of the whole subject? including the highly interesting and important cor- respondence of Mr. Hoyt, which we have just brought to light, and which will materially aid us in our labors. Tue Eptscopat. Convention.—At last, this Con- vention has closed its stormy sessions, leaving mat- ters very much as they were belore it commenced its proceedings—its solemn prayers—its pious exhor, tations—its fiery speeches—its violent personalities —its unseemly ebulitions of ill-nature and spleen, and all manner of uncharitableness. What a strange spectacle has the whole scene,from beginning toend, presented! How unlike a convocation of the fol- lowers of the Prince of Peace! How the angels must have sighed and wept as they looked upon the proceedings in that church, dedicated with all the pomp and solemnity of ecclesiastical form and cere- mony to St. John—the meek disciple whom Jesus loved! After all,the question of salary remains undisposed of, and it is not at all unlikely that the lawyers may have a chance to step in and get fine plucking and fleecing out of the business. Alas! alas! the wieked men who trade in politics, do not engross all the intrigue, plotting, squabbling, selfishness, and worldly mindedness that make earth like the habita- ton of unclean spirits. The clergy share too large- ly these unholy attributes. When shall we have a better priesthood? Not, we fear, till the millenium, or unless the idea we once heard a good old Presby- byterian clergyman suggest be realized —that “the ministers of the gospel be let down from heaven every Sabbath morn, and taken up again punctually every Sabbath afternoon.” ApprorriaTE APPOINTMENT.—One of the most discreet appointments made by the present admin- istration, has been that of Mr. O’Sullivan, of the News, as bearer of despatches to England. He is a very amiable young man, and has now obtained an employment exactly suited to his abilities — When the government wanted to communicate with their agents at London, and note down what they had to say, and then tied it up with red tape, and put it into Mr. O’Sullivan’s pocket. they did perfect- ly right. He will take care of the package, and deliver it savely. But he could not have carried the intelligence in any other way. You philosophers are rather indifferent hands in any practical, com- mon sense business. But then they “doa power of thinking,” as the Irishman says in the farce. ImevpgNnce.—The important news from Mexico to the 18th ult., which we gave exclusively in the Herald of yesterday, and which was brought by the Princeton to Pensacola, is characterized in the Ex- press as a hoax. The news we published was received by the regular mail from Pensacola and we sent the news all over the east, north and west, thirty-six hours ahead of our contemporaries. This fact ac- counts for the chagrin and falsehoods of the Express. If we manufacture news in this office, our amiable friend Booby Brooks ought not rely so much upon the Herald for late intelligence. EMIGRATION To OREGON aNn CALIFORNIA: Licy or THE Unirep Srates GoVERNMENT.— We'have received intelligence from Washington relative to the progress of preparations for the formation of an extensive emigration to California. Several similar expeditions are preparing in the great Atlantic cities, and also in the Western and South Western States. The accounts which have been communicated by the pioneers in this great movement, have been so encouraging—have stimu- lated to such a degree the spirit of enterprise—and the triumphant success of Texas annexation has produced such a wide-spread moral effect in the same direction, that an immense impetus has been given to the advancing tide of emigration to Califor- nia and Oregon, and in less than two years,we have not the slightest doubt, these fertile and attractive regions will be occupied by many thousands of the most ,energetic and determined of the American people. In another column of our paper to-day, we give an interesting description of a portion of the journey to Oregon. Following the course of the Nebraska or Platte River, one of the principal tributaries of the Missouri, the traveller reaches near its source the great South Pass in the Rocky Mountains—a valley nearly twenty miles wide, and affording ample facilities of communication, by means of railroads, between the extensive regions that lie beyond the United States. In the Oregon Terri- tory the American population already numbers nine thousand ; of which two thousand are able-bodied men, expert in the use of the rifle, and capable of immediate organization into a strong military force. They have organized a government, and in- tend sending a delegate to the United States Con- gress. The chief settlement is Oregon city, situated in Willamette Valley, and not far distant trom Fort Vancouver. Linton is another American settlement, finely located and rapidly increasing. The British population is about five thousand, consisting chiefly of trappers and traders, with a considerable num- ber of Indians, connected with the Hudson’s Bay Company, and having a sort of government under the control of the Canadian laws. But the British population is by no means equal in strength to the American, and the latter is even now able to drive the former out of the country, unless they were as- sisted by a force from England, which it is not at all likely they would obtain. Upper California, however, it would appear has become the favorite destination of great numbers of those hardy adventurers who are seeking their for- tunes in these regions. The country in the neigh- borhood of San Francisco—destined to be one of the greatest sea ports in the world—is described as extremely fertile and the climate is remarkably agreeable and salubrious. The broad and smiling plains, watered by the Sacramento river, are attract- ing much of the emigration that is proceed- ing to the shores of the Pacific. The po- pulation at present consists of about four thousand Indians--one thousand Spaniards— and five hundred Americans. But several large expeditions to California are now preparing to Start from various points in the United States, and ‘he probability is, that that territory will be still more rapidly filled up with Americans than Texas was ; and that, as soon as they be strong enough, they will at once assert their independence, and seek admission to this confederacy. It is proper to observe that several of these associations of emi- grants have applied to the British minister at Wash- | ington for official sanction and concurrence, and | others have made similar applications to the Ame- | rican government, but both declared off, and decide | that the emigrations should proceed upon their own hook. These expeditions and this great movement only commenced with the revolution and annexation of Texas. The movement will now go on with vastly accelerated rapidity and strength. It is connected with all political movements in this country, and if the government attempt to impede its progress in | any way, the party at present in power will be very | quickly deposed. The annexation of Califorma and | Oregon will now be the great question in our politi. POSTSCRIPT. SENTENCE OF « BIG THUNDER,” We are indebted to the kindness of an officer | of the steamer South America, which arrived at half | past two this morning frem Hudson, for the follow- | ing lerter :-— Hupson, Sept. 30, 1845. Before the time arrived for the passing of sen | tence on Dr. Boughton, or Big Thunder, the Court Room was thronged with an immense crowd of both ladies and’gentlemen. Ata quarter before two Judge Edmonds called the Court to order. The prisoner, Boughton, was then brought in, and ordered tostand up and say Eplscopal Convention—Sixth Day. Alter morning services were concluded, the Secre- tary read the minutes of yesterday, which were approved The President called the house to order, sey geld that the Unfinished business of yerterday would be taken up. en. metastieroN Fisn submitted a resolutien to alter the can- ons, limiting the number of delegates from each church to one clerical and one lay delegate. Andon motion, the subject was laid over. ; The Secretary then read the substitute. which he proposed yesterday to the amendment of Judge Oakley, of the 10th canon of the church, which is as follows:— “Resolved, That this Convention, without expressing any opinion on the legal and canonical questions grow- ing out of the sentence pronounced by the Court of Bish- ops on Bishop Onderdonk, (which sentence they hold to be valid until declared otherwise by some competent tribunal) look with confidence to the General Conven- “why sentence should not be passed upon him?”— Bougliton arose, and ina low tone stated that he wished for a few days lenity, in order that he might see his wife and settle his family affairs, which re- quest was finally comphed with. The Judgo then addressed the prisoner at some length, and concluded by pronouncing his sentence to be “con- Jinement in the Clinton County State Prison during the term of his nalural life!” Park Turatne.—A very excellent, though not a crowded house, witnessed last night the performanc: for the first time for many years in this city, of Otway tragedy of “ Venice Preserve: In the days when Kemble end Young, with Miss O'Neil as the heroine, peared in this play, it was eminently popular, more, however, from the talent concentrated than from its own intrinsic merits. Since,it has seldom been produced, and, in fact, now ranks amongst the almost forgotten “ blood and murder” productions of a past era in dramatic litera- ture. Yet the parts of “Pierre,” “Jaffer” and “ Belvi- dera,” afford ample scope for the display of histrionic enius, and on this occasion the tragedy was performed | in a manner entirely creditable to the artists who filled | those parts. Bland’s “Jaffier” was o: i in which we have yet seen him— carried out with good taste and judgment. Mrs. Blana sustained the dificult part of " Belvidera” with a great deal of truthfulness an rgy. The scene with “ Jaffier” where, by her winni 0 pels him to abandon his deadly pu: ized by a path from many e gives way be: and despair, her acting bore throughout the impre highest order of genius and skill. On the fall of the curtain Mrs. Bland was called out. After the tragedy, the ‘Double Cracovienne” was danced with much grace by the Misses Vall bY ofthe “Four Sisters,” in which t Mrs. Skerritt made her first 9; i cluded the entertai To-night Miss Brough’s benefit. Bowery Tueatar.—Last evening Messrs. Cony and Blanchard,with their wonderful dogs, made their second appearance at the Bowery, before another crowded house. The sagacity anc tractability of the dog has long been a subject of admiration among naturalists. All who desire a preof of the strength of these traits, will do well to visit the Bowery during the engagements of Messrs: | Cony and Blanchard. The fidelity, attachment, and cun, ning of the dog are all beautifully portrayed by these noble animals. Messrs. Cony and’Blanchard sustained theircharacters with great force and beanty. They performed last night in the drama of the “ High- land Drover,” previous to which the play of ‘ Ugolino” was performed, and the evening closed with the grand national drama of the “ Black Rangers.” To-night we have a strong bill. ‘“‘ Damon and Pythias,” with Mr. Scott as Damon, the “ Highland Drover,” and the ‘‘ Black Ran, gers.” Castie Ganpen.—The burlesque Opera Company still continue to draw full houses of delighted audiences.— Last night they presented ‘ Buy-I-Dare,” a burlesque up, on Auber’s La Bayadere. This is certainly one of the most pleasing performances in the city, and one at which tion, at its next session, for the adoption of measures ‘h shall effectually relieve the diocese of New York in its present emergency.” Doctor Waixwricut then offered an amendment to the amendment ofthe Secretary, by striking out all after the word resolved, and inserting— ‘Whereas this Convention, with bitter sorrow, for the exigency which r sary the expre: of such convictions, and in full recognition of the - pendent responsibility of the Bishop for any course of action he may see fit to adopt, does entertain the solemn belief that " t of the tri sentence of t! i d ‘render injuriou: any measures which might tend to his resumption of this office of its Bishop and the sacred functions thereto pertaining, but inasmuch as the conscientious opinions and feelings of this Convention render at present im; ticable the expression of this conviction in a formal reso- lution, therefore “ Resolved, That the whole stion of the relations of Bishop B. T. Onderdonk to this diocese be referred to the decision of the General Convention. Mr. Warxwnicur prefa marks. He wished to hi pied known to his frien evening, with some significancy, how he stood on the subject. He then spoke of the meekness and submission which has characterized the Bishop since the ce, having frequently seen him in his private capacity since. He never heard him utter or express an opinion concern- ing those who had been instrumental in obtaining his conviction. He is not in favor of the immediate restora. tion of the Bishop, but it is impossible to say what may intervene between this time and the meeting of the next General Convention ; and looking to the present state of the diocese, if hi ispension were drawn, he would be ready to receive him ; but, notwithstanding, he felt him- self called upon to express his present feelings. Rev. Dr. WxiteHovse took the floor, and said, that the resolution stands in the shapeof a moral resolution,and he hoped and prayed its adoption. Now is the time for such a resolution to be passed, and to escape from the position in which we are unfortunately placed; and besides, this resolution is calculated to assuage all bitter feelings on the subject. Dr. MeVicxar yields to no man in his ardent desire to see the matter settled in a manner that will unite all hearts, but he cannot vote for the resolution in question, because it is contradictory and inconsistent in itself. The resolution says we cannot express an opinion, while the preamble does forcibly express o: eare here le ators. If it is within our power to propose a remedy for the present case, let us do so; but ifit is beyond our pow- er, let the subject go to a higher tribunal. ‘He concluded by saying he could not vote for the resolution. ‘Mr. Jastes Musnor, a lay delegate from Harlem, con- gratulated the Convention that, after all the discussion which had taken place on the canons, there was a ques- tion of the main point being settled. He hoped that a moral resolution would be taken by the Conveution on the subject. He said, that if this resolution passes, the Bi- snop is entitled to his full salary until the question be finally disposed of by the General Convention. a Mr. Jay said that he would not refuse to co-operate in any measures, that he conscientiously thought would prove for the welfare of the church ; but on this question ofthe moral influence of the clergy on the world, he could make no sacrifices. ‘hey came here prepared to go with the majority, provided they didnot propose any measures of an injurious tendency to the church. They had wished to put it in the shape of a moral cause, but by the action of the majority in muzzling debate, they had been compelled to come to the canonical question. They had not been allowed to submit the naked ques- tion, and they were compelled to move an amendment to oneof the resolutions. The headof the diocese was suspended for immoralities that would disgrace .a lay- man, and yet, is itasked that such a man should be re- stored? They had replied that such is not the case. He (Mir. Jay) would say, that in one quarter of the church, this man had been held up as a persecuted Bishop, and on,this account we feel ourselves bound to the citizen or stranger may while away an evening great- ly to his tion. To-night we have a burlesque on the “Postillion.” Ninto’s Ganpex.—The performance of the “Honey. moon,” last night, drew together a large and fashionable auditory, anxious to witness Mrs. Mowatt’s personation of the character of Juliena, supported by Crisp’s franza. Mrs. Mowatt’s acting, throughout the performance, wa, highly creditable, as she fully sustained the high reputa- tation she has already earned, shewing she possesses a versitality of talent which is calculated to insure her a high place, either in the comic or tragic walks arduous line of profession which she has herself. Mrs. M. is now before a New York public suf cal contests, and the President must show some dis- | ficiently long to enable the most rigid critic to pronounce position in relation to it in his Message, or very soon | after the opening of Congress, if he desires to avoid | a fatal collision with the popular impulses of the age | and the country. As for any European interference, itis laughed at by a people, now numbering nearly twenty-five millioss, and possessing all the riches» | company. power and resources of a mighty centinent. than any other thing in Canada now—the papers are full of dry goods advertisements ; butcontain no news. From the middle of September to the latter part of October, nine-tenths of the imported fal goods are sold, and while this is going on, the ut- most bustle and activity prevail in the Canada ports. Auctioneers are there important characters, and have more to say in what is going on thanall others. There has been an increase of 175 arrivals from sea this year over last. Upto Sept. 25th, there had arrived, by the St. Lawrence, 184 general cargoes, of which about 125 were for Montreal. The total number of vessels arrived this year, is 1,294, and the total number cleared from the port of Quebec, in- cluding 35 from Montreal, is 1,138. Several improvements are taking place in Mon- treal, as well through the attention given to the sub- ject bythe Common Council as by private enter- prise. During the last ten years, property has re- markably increased in value, and nothing in the shape of investment has been more profitable than house-building. We accordingly observe that many elegant edifices are everywhere going up, particular- ly in Great St. James street. This city must be com- pletely transformed 1n the course of a few years. Lord Cathcart, the Commander of the Forces in Canada, had lately returned froma tour of inspec- tion in the western part of the province. The mili- tary establishments in Canada is kept ina state of unsurpassed efficiency. Accounts from the interior represent the farmers as quite on the alert to sell their wheat, the great de. mand for it having brought up the price to a dollar, and in some places more. This is better encour- agement than they have been lately accustomed to. There will be a large quantity of wheat and flour shipped to England this season, and freights are ex. pected to be very high in the shipping ports; in- deed, it is likely there will not be a sufficiency of vessels to meet the demand for freights. Politics are quite neglected for the present; hardly a word of allusion to public local matters are made by the papers. This may not last long, asthe famous Pa- pineau is on his way back to his old haunts. Will he be able to get up another fracas? Historica, Fact.—A contemporary has made the discovery that the medal which Com. Elliott caused to be struck in honor of Cooper, was of block tin. The discovery, however, had been made before by the Rhode Island Historical Society, as may be seen by their vote. Had the gallant Com- modore been aware of the peculiarities of the His- torical Society, he would have, perhaps, offered the medal in some form more valuable. Ore Buii.—This great maestro gives a farewelj concert at the Tabernacle, on Thursday evening next. He will play several original pieces, amongst them his “ Farewell to America”—a composition of great originality and genius. He will be assisted by Miss Northall. Few artists have ever visited these shores who have succeeded in gaining #o many warm friends as Ole Bull. His farewell con- cert will be a bumper indeed. HeattH at THe Sovrn.—Our dates from New Orleans are to the 22d, and Mobile to the 28d inst. ‘Those cities were perfectly free from the yellow fever, and were remarkably healthy. The South has not, this year, been visited by any epidemic. Mx. Brovon’s Brnerrr.—Mr. Brough takes his benefit at the Park to-night. Miss Deley plays in “Cinderella.” A crowded house will welcome her back, on her recovery from her late indisposition. upon her claims to popular favor upon the stage ; and, though as yet comparatively a novice in hor profession, she has won her way upon popular approbation by her successful efforts upon the stage, which will insure her success in the brilliant career which lies before her.— Crisp’s Aranza was a respectable piece of acting. Wal- cott’s Rolando was also well sustained. The entire per- formance passed off in a manner highly creditable to the Patmo’s—“Picayune Butler” and all his friends mus, We =, | have ‘come to town” and visited Palmo’s Opera House Canapa.—The fall trade is going on more briskly | last night. The Ethiopians continue to draw crowded houses, and well they deserve to, for a company of sweeter singers has not blessed the ears of our citizen’ for many a day They have opened a new budget of songs and 6 this week. ‘Tue Swiss Brit Rincens gave five concerts in Boston last week at Melodeon, which was crowded on each night they played. Indeed, so great a rush took place on Friday and Saturday evenings, that many hundreds of people were unable to obtain admission, although the ilding will contain nade of twelve hundred per- sons seated. It 18 said they cleared upwards of $1500 in the five seer ney have fone. to Lowell for two nights, and after playing a farewell concert in Boston, will re- turn to this city to bid the New Yorkers adieu previous to their departure for the South and Mexico, which tour willoceupy them at leasta year. They will then return to this city and embark for their grand European tour. This band has tavelled upwards of 17,000 miles, and siven 230 concerts since their arrival in this country, in ptember of last year. Their success has equalled their enteprise and industry. Sporting Intelligence. Torrie over tHe CentREvILLE Track YESTERDAY —The Sweepstakes was won by Fanny Wright, making the best three in five. Tom Moore was distanced in the firstheat. Time, averaging 2m. 49s. to2m. 558, Tue Matcu.—The'first heat was won by Henry Clay— a squabble, as was anticipated, took place and the Judgi gave no decision. The wagon match did not come off in consequence: principally, of the late hour at which the other sport ter” minated. PevestrianisM aND Hurpie Race at tHe Canton Course, Bautimone.—We are authorised to say that these affairs ‘are postponed until about the first of No- vember next. TuearricaLs.—The drama isat present in a high. ly prosperous state in this country. The success of the Keans has been quite overwhelming. In this city, their engagement was one of the most profita- ble that has ever been fulfilled here. At Philadel phia they have been equally successful. They are at present in Baltimore. Here all the theatres are enjoying the full sunshine the Chatham and Olympic are all crowded nightly. There is indeed a perfect furor for theatrical amuse- ments. So flourishes the legitimate drama. The Musical drama has also experienced a remark- able revival. Miss Delcy’s debut at the Park has com- menced a new and brilliantera in English Opera here. Her success has been most triumphant. Templeton, now here, intends to appear in concerts, but it is very doubtful how he will succeed. The attempts made to revive the Italian Opera have failed, and now quite disgusted with the squabbles of the Ita- lian arti ti committee-men, the lovers of musical science and opera appear to be all crowding to the support of Miss Delcy at the Park. Thus, then, we go. The managers are filling their coffers—actors are reaping a copious harvest--our fair prima donna Miss Deley, is in the zenith of popu- larity—theatrical taste is reviving--musical taste is re. viving—the drama lifts up her head with rejoicing— Texas has been annexed—money is plenty—peace and prosperity every where smile upon us—and Bre- ther Jonathan feels himself more than ever to be the happies& most sensible, and biggest fellow in all creation. For Evrore.—Packet ships Cambridge, Captain Barstow, for Liverpool; Mediator, Captain Chad- wick, for London, and St. Nicholas, Captain Pell, for Havre, sails to-day at noon. Snir Hartvorp. —This new ship, now loading at the foot of Maiden Lane.and designed for one of the Savannuh packets, is most deservedly attracting much attenuen. Asa southern packet, she is cer tainly superior in every respect to any yet placed upon that line, and, doubtless, our southern friends will be pleased to know that she ba ag many of the London and vee traders, both in accommoda- tions and beauty of structure, of prosperity. The Park—the Bowery—Niblo’s— | 8, and the repeated failures of the dilletan- | ask a public expression of opifion on this subject. Ef- forts had been made by religious journals, and printed sermons had been circulatea, declaring that his restora- tion would be a blessing to the diocese, and after such acts, would any fone say there was no cause to fear ? Public opinion had been contemned in this hou: ‘This is a fair subject for the opinion of the world. did not think that the pu: ment of Benjamin T. Ond donk was a cause for the diocese to clothe themselves in sackcloth and ashes. We are not called on so to do ; he was an individual case, and we might mourn with him, but the diocese was not to be condemned becaute one member fell off. The sin rested on the offending on Hiuam Ketonum next,addressed the meeting. He he thought they all agreed in one thing, that this w: council for the benefit of the church, to build u comfort those who are members of the dioc is our actual state? What is our duty tow: cesan? Shallwe crush him? I say n cover up his offences and seem to symp guilt? Tsay no to that also; but what shall we do? He is a private Christian, and as private Christians we shall sympathize with him and remember him with kiudness ; we will relieve his embarrassments, and do all we can to open for him the rlasting life. That is our private duty ; but 1% in our corporate character, we are not to speak for ourselves; we are speak for the Holy Church, and in that capacity we must assume a grave stand. Allthe committee have said, is true. new from his own experience, that all the institutions of our church were paralyzed; and who has brought it to that State? Benjamin T. Onderdon An: now when we meet for the first time after these trans- we, as achurch, not have one word y ? Individually we have no right, but as a cornorate have. The tribunal under which he was tried was as just as any inthe world. The gen- tleman from West Point had dencunced public opinion; but as had been said by the gentleman from Coopers- an instance in which the voice of the world course of the tribunals; and does any one complain of such an expression? The trial of the Bish- op had beenjfair, as he had labored twenty-one days —and he might ‘almost say mghts. The result had not been complained of; and what authority was there on earth to nullify the sentence? The gentleman here clos- $e with an address to the reverend clergy, in which he begged them to consider the situation in which they laced themselves, viz: as a profession anxjous to hide Benjamin T. Onderdonk’s faults. He referred to the cir- cular that had been issued, and which recommended them to vote down all debate. He asked them what they would think of any other legislative body assum- ing such a stand? He asked them what they would say to their congregations when they returned ? Hon, Jony C. Srencer next addressed the chair. He said that if any doubts had previously existed in his mind, they had been removed by the speech of the gen- tleman who spoke last. The gentleman had said that this was the first fcouncil that had assembled since the sentence of the Bishop; and were they to separate with- out one word of censure? We had now, said Mr. Spen- cer, arrived at the pith and marrow of this question; and it appeared to be summed up in the desire to rebuke the Bis! fi Judge Duer here asked the chair if the subject under discussion was the resolution orthe speech ofthe last gent of censure to Dven.—I must have the floor. (Cries of order! I wish to know if resolutions or speeches are to ed. The Cuarn decided that inasmuch asthe speech re- inorder. thought the gentleman subject of order all of a lengthy speech, and by Il the resolutions, to show that they were now called on to re-vote in the form of a preamble what they had rejected in a resolu. tion. He disclaimed any authority in this Convention to rebuke the Bishop. He is suffering from his sentence ; and because we are the first Convention that has met since his trial, must we wrankle his wounds afresh ? ‘The gentleman spoke at great length in support of his views, and went over a great deal of the ground that has been so plentifully ploughed up during this Conven- tion. Col. Moxnor arose to a question personal to himself. He had been alluded to by the last speaker, who was in | the habit of keeping the floor until his tongue is tired He now called ‘won him to do him he justice to say whether, during all the session he had taken up more than fifteen minutes. J.C. Srencen replied, that he did not allude to the gentleman in his remarks. Col. Monnoe again observed, that he ought not to ex: pect, from all he knew, that an explanation would be given. Hon, Lutner Bravisn asked the attention of the house for a rey few minutes, while he stated the reasons which inclined him in favor of the resolution. In com- ing there he had nothing to do, nor did he then think it necessary to go back behind the judgments of the Court | of Bishops. It was for him to enquire whether the re- spondent before Court was innocent or ity, not to enquire whether its proceedings were constitutional or canonical? He took the naked fect of the judgment, which was after « fair trial before his peers, that respon dent was guilty and sentenced to suspension. That was ap enduring record, and no amendment of alter life could blot it out ; no mantle that charity in the exercise of its heaven born attributes could use, would be sutfi- cient to cover and conceal it. That sentence would stand in all its bg, J influence on his usefulness o1 life, He would leave the question of guilt to the tribu- and believing in his conscience that their sentence right, it was for that convention to declare its opi nion, that there might be no mistake about it, He de nied that having no jurisdiction deprived them of the right of expressing an opinion. The church it was, and its members, who in the event of a restoration would feel interested in it, and, therefore, their voice was not to be stifled. 1 ¢ expression of opinion was neces: sary to the vindication of the principles and character of the church, and that both were intimately connected with hao gene question. Entertaining these Opinions, he would not and had notin any case thank frem their honest and candia expression ; but in doing so he made these expressions altogether separate from the question jadgm. of guilt or innocence; on that he had the nt of the Court, which governed his conduct before the con- vention, Rev, Mr. Warrow did not appear as the advocate of im- morality, nor was he actuated by party feeling, he would solemnly say that he did not beliove i 1. Onderdonk—their suspended diocesan. pag 4 or impurity. He ren ted the oplalons. who differed from hi Lime: They believed the Bishop guilty cent, and therefore could ‘not ipport But @ short time ago a minister of God was accused in Massachusetts, and convicted by his peers ; he had no- thing but his sense of innocence to sustain in leaving Courtconvicted. And this man is now a minister in Boston, labo: in the work with acce . The holy relation usband and wife resemb! that of a ‘op to his charge. But one fault existed sufficient to separate them ; the power of man could not divest a Bishop of his powers. He would advise them to follow the example of the great head of the Church, and not be guided by their own notions. v. Mr. Sournanp next addressed the assembly very eloquently. He opposed the resolution because it was Intebtied ta ‘proneunes upon. the guilt of the Bishop, to shut the door against any future reconciliation. He dis- claimed all intention ef bringing about that end, and | those who disregarded the honest disclaimers of minis- | ters of Christ were reprehensible, He regretted that arguments had been addressed to their feeliegs, and that even denunciation had been resorted to, to turn minis- ters of Christ from their convictions. Mr. S. strengly advocated the avoidance of all extreme measures and opinions, and the cultivation of a spirit of charity and forgiven as they hoped to be themselves forgiven— in such a spirit he would vote against the pesoluition, ; Dr. Wuitrnouse denied the position that, because they were a legislative body, they had no right to ex- | of salary due h | that he was entitled to the income of $90,000 at press an opinion without aeting on it. He contended that there were many cases on which full and {ree a conspiracy agi no way so effectual as to expres ‘onvention openly and directly. In. tramers of the resolution acted, keeping in view the cul- tivation of aspirit of unanimity and conciliation, if that were possible. He would vote for the resolution. (Cries of “question, question,” and a good deal of noise.) Dr. Wainwaicnt w: d have the vote taken at once on the resolution, as he was compelled to ask leave of absence on account of domestic reasons. He thing so much as the remarks called up on e took the opportunity to say that it was erroneous and unjust to suppose that the resolution was intended to havo any influence on the mind of the Bishop, or force him to resign. For his part, he repudi- ated all such designs. His hopes were that the whole sub- ject would be left over til the next Convention, allowing | the Bishop two knowing out that in the good providence of God, a state of things might ensue in which it would be held desira- ble to restore our suspended diocesan. He did not ex- pect such a result, but he could, with all his heart say, God grant it He wished none to vote for the resolution who could not do so in that spirit from the bottom of his heart. He now called for the question to be taken by ‘Mr. President, I have one word to say— (Question, question,” from all parts of the house.) Rev. Mr. Mxap.—I want to speak one word. (Great contusion.) Pr jpeNT—Will you hear the gentleman? he only to say a word or two. I hope you will hear him. Memaea—I move we adjourn. AnotHEeR—I second — About twenty persons here arose to speak, all toge- ther, producing indescriba@e confusion. Presipent—If gentlemen would give way, the time they occupy would suflice for the explanation of the member who desires to be heard. Rev. Mr. Mrap at last obt: d a hearing, and said that without entering into the question of guilt or innocence, he would be content with the decision of the Court. He thonaee the intention of the resolution was to aggravate We Bienes and cast fresh odium on the respondent. (Cry of order.) gally constituted tribunals, and not for adding to the weight of their sentence. Let it go for what it is worth; it was for them, not us, to decide. Much had been said about motives —— | Mr. Duer arose to order. He would respectfully re- mind the gentleman that onthe eve of adjournment, and with the question before the House, he had asked leave to speak five minutes. (Agitation and cries of order.) Rev. Mr. Meap—I did not say I would road only five minutes (fresh rea dak It had been uated that the minority in that House had been carried away with ablind attachment to an individual; he denied that.— There were other modes of acceunting for the existence oftwo parties in that House. It would be remembered for the last two years the state of the diocese was not a settled one—that between them and their opponents, there were doctrinal differences which he believed were at the bottom of proceedings since occurring. lieved but for these doctrinal differences, their relative position would not now be what and that it was be- cause the Bishop was regarded as the exponent of these differences. Mr. Durr again rose and called fhe Speaker to order. (Cries of chair, chair—order—go on, &c.) He thought it entirely improper and unjustifiable for the gentleman to'charge upon those who differed with him such motives for their actions in relation to the suspended Bishop. had no right to impute malignity or malice to them, or say that there were any such reasons as he attributed for acting as they had done. (Order, and much disturb- ance.) Presipent, (striking lustily with his hammer)—The Speaker is speaking tothe question—let him be near ‘Several persons again made an effort to obtain a hear- ing, amidst calls for adjournment—division—order, and twenty other things ; at last Rev. Mr. Mrap got leave to proceed for a moment or | two, when a member arose, and with warmth, sai The gentleman is not only out of order, but—(the re- | mainder of the sentence was drowned in uproar ) | Hon. J. C. Srexcen was heard to say that the question | was not de! able, and that it was out of order to inter- rupt the Speaker. ev. Mr. Mrap made @ short explanation, which again called up Mr. Dun, vho repeated the language with which he d gave arunning paraphrase o2 what it jain language,” and was in his turn com- pelled to give way, by an overwhelming chorus of ej ions from all quarters. (Rap, rap, rap.) —Order, order. length read the resolution and pre- The vote was taken, and found to stand as fol- lows: Clerical votes, ayes 42, noos 69; Lay votes, ayes | 55, nays 43. So the question was lost by non-concur- rence. Presipent.—Shall we have an evening session? | Twenty voices—Yes—no—ay. yes. A Mennen.—I move thut we adjourn till 6 o’clock. Another —Say seven. (Cries of yes, seven—seven— | No—no— ix—six.) | Another Memnex.—I move, Mr. President, that we ad- journ sine die. (Uproar, and cries of I ‘‘second that mo- tien.”) Paesipen?.—What is the question? Memper. There is a motion to adjourn before the house. Puxsipent.—It is moved that we now adj (Several voices—No, no; put the other Dr. Meap.—I rise to—(Question, ques confusion.) Pr *£NT.—It is moved that we now adjourn till nine o'clock to-morrow. Put and lost. It was then proposed and carrisd, to adjourn till seven | o'clock in the evening. journ sine die, tion.) EVENING SESSION, The house being called to order, Mr. Spencer arose and said, that on consultation and conversation with gentlemen of all sides of the house, it had been agreed that there was no prospect of any solution being carried regarding the matter under dis- cussion; and that upon deliberation, it had been agreed to enter into a compromise; and that he therefore moved to suspend all business, and make the following resolu- tion— That to remove all doubts as to the duty of the stand- ing committee under the canons of this diocese, to pro- vide for the performance of those Episcopal acts, without which a church cannot be maintained— Resolved, That the second section of the Xth canon of this diocese be amended as follows, by inserting after the words “in case of a vacancy in the Episcopate,” in the first ty of the Bishop.” On condition that it was carried, and that then the house adjourn sine die. This would be a compromise of solution, which had already been laid upon the Chief Justice Jones seconded the motion. Judge Durn said that there was no doubt that this was the best plan, and thought the Convention would doubt less ratify the agreement, by immediately after adjourn. ing. The question was then put and carried unanimously. A report of the Trustees of the Fund for Aged and In- firm Clergymen was then heard, touching the case of an aged clergyman in distress, and confirmed. A Memuen wished to suggest, that the Secretary do | uot enter the parochial reports in the journal ‘The following resolution was then offered ai mously carried. Resolved, unanimously, That the thanks of this Con- vention are due to the Rev. D fied, courteous, tinguished hi ighton, for the dign a Ch ike temper which has dis- duct, in presiding over the delibera- Sonvention. olution, which was been no E; ord had been kept of the the clergy who had deceased during the year, that a committee of three be appointed to collect the names of the same, and enter them on the journal. Rey, Mr. Suirn and Dr. Leu then spoke on the sub- ject of the deceased clergy. Dr. Reid, of Poughkeepsie, and Dr. Milnor were mentioned{among them, Dr. Lyell said hard things of the conduct of the Convention, but was glad to them all separate peacefully—he concluded his speech with a benediction on thé whole of them. Dr. Henny thought Dr. Lyell was rather severe on the conduct of the Convention. Md following resolution was then offered and car- ried :— Resolved, That the propositions submitted to’the Com- mittee for the amendment of the Constitution, of the 4th article of the Constitution of the Church of this Dioc: be laid on the table and referred to the next Con' of this Diocese. Jons C. Srexcer then moved an adjournment. Dr. Me Vickar proposed to enter the following resolu- tion on the minutes, which was carried :— This Convention cannot close its long and anxious la- bors, without some expression of the overwhelming mercy of God in guiding i to harmony and peace, and that they now unite in ear- nest commendation of one to the other, to the lessing of God and of the now afflicted Diocese, to the reaen pray. ers of all its members on all the appointed holydays of Meike minites were then read ; and Dr. Creighton made ‘an address of thanksto the Convention for their opinion of him, and was glad that, after the exciting discussions that had passed, that they had com: If any thing in heat of debate—any tl had been suid, let it be forgotten, peace, The Chair invited them to join with him in thanks ‘Gloria in Excelsis was then sung— nediction Freneanet C d the Epise: ori cloving our report of this Convention, we deem it not amiss to sum Up precisely the results of all these de- bates and ret forth what they have done. ‘The resolutions attached to the majority report of the committee of twenty that were appointed Coconsider the state of the diocese, and on these resolutions all the de bates have been founded. Reso! |, That this convention accept the act ot in- corporation passed by the Legislature of this State at its lant session, entitled, “An act to incorporate the trus- re of preparation, of penitence —not | He was for abiding by the decision of the le- | ine, the following, “ of the inability or disabili- | | canons’ of the church and th | and were highly commendab! | and permanent provisions be made for the supply of epi | in its own nam | of the episcopal fund. e—no—i | | nifested a great anxiety to | him, evidently wishing to get his check. | However, kept the woke he fo support of the Episco) for the diocese of New York,” passed May 14, 1815, by a two third vote. Reselved, That the prosent trustees of the Episcopate Fund be authorized and directed to transfer all the funds in their hands, both principal and interest, and all secu- rities and other papers relating to the said funds, to the trustees named im the said act of incorporation by their corporate uame, to be received, had and held by them, in their corporate character. 2. (Payment of arrears to Bishop Onderdonk.) Resolved, That the trustees of the Episcopate Fund be, and they are, harely onthoeieea and directed to set- tle with the lees Rey. B. T. Onderdonk, for the arrears im, ax Bishop of this diocese, according to the engagements of the convention in 1836, ‘and renewed in 1838, and again confirmed in 1844, upon the poncee the rate of 7 per cent per annum, to the 3d day of January, 18 and to pay him the amount of the said arreurs 20 asc tained, without reference to any payments other an | those made by the trustees of the suid fund, out of any monies in their hands, 3. (Standing Commuttee—its power and duties ) Resolved, That in the circumstances caused by the pension of the Right Rev. B. ‘I’. Onderdonk, as Bisho of this Diocs the proceeding of the Standing Commit. i of other Dioceses to perform copal ucts for this Dioce ified by the of the occasion, at until effectu: igenc and the Stan Jing Committee should continu copa fiervices, essary, b} of this church, and that the oe of such services shall be paid out of the income That to re ve a , to pro vide for the performance of tho! without which a church cannot be maintai — Resolved, That the second section of the 10th canon of this Diocese be amended as follow: Los] Ist. By inserting atter the words ‘in case of a vacan- cy in the Episcopate,” in the first line, the following, ‘‘of the inability, disability, or absence from the diocese of the Bishop.” 2d. By adding the following atthe end of the said sec. tion: — But in all cases where, in the opinion of the standing committee, acts of the Episcopal office are necessary, for or within this diocese, during a vacancy in the Epis: copate, or during the inability, disability, or absence from the diocese of the Bishop, the standing committee shail invite a Bishop of this church to perform such acts, the expense of which shall be provided for by the con: vention of the dioces 4. (Assistant Bishop.) This convention being deeply se: le of the hazard- ous condition of the diocese, and of the absolute neces- sity of some effectual and permanent provision being made tor the performance of Episcopal acts ther Resolved, That the delegates from t! it the General Convention be desired to us forts to obtain the enactment of such Cano neral | onvention as are adapted to the o pended Bishop in any Diocese, and will allow the elec- tion of another, with full Episcopal authority in himself, and in no way dependent on the Bishop during his sus- pension. 6. (Bishop Onderdonk, &c.) Resolved, As the opinion of the Convention, that the sentence of suspension pronounced by the Court of Bi- shops, upon the Right Rev. Benjamin T. Onderdork, is to be deemed and taken as valid until declared otherwise by some competent tribunal,and should bu respected and regarded accordingly. ‘That although the said Right Rev. B. T. Onderdonk is, during the continuance of the sentence of suspension, disqualified for the performance of every act of Episco: pal authority, yet that he is in fact and in law the Bishop of this dioc so that no Bishop could be ordained his place. ‘That the fund set apart by the resolut this Convention of 1838, for the support of the Episco- the income of said fund for his reasonable support. ‘That, asunder present circumstances the said Right Rey. B.T, Onderdonk will not be exposed to many of the expenses attending the Episcopate, and as a portion of the said income will necessarily bo required to defray the future expenses consequent upon the performance of Episcopal acts in this Diocese, it is reasonable and just that such portion should be reserved for those pur- poses, as being strictly within the objects of the Trust. ‘And the Trustees of the Episcopate Fund are therefore, directed to ay over to the said Right Rev. B. 1’. Onde: donk, out of the income of the said fund, cepting the portion thereof set apart for accumula end the sum of two thousand tive hundred dollars, to commence from the 3d of January, 1945, annually, sntil other- wise directed by the Convention of the Diocese of New York :— And that out of the residue of the said incomo, the said Trustees pay, on the order of the Standing Commit tee, the amount of sall expense: aang, the per- formance of Episcopal acts in this Diocese by Bishops were . On arriving at the words—"T move.” in the third, much discussion took place. rope It was that the second section of the Xth canon of this iocese shall be altered by leaving out the words “or absence from the Diocese” and inserting “or” before disability. ‘This was lost, in consequence of not obtain- ing a two-thirds vote. 3 x Tho fourth resolution was then taken up, and both it and an amendment of Judge Oakley’s lost. Dr. Wain- wright offered a substitute, which was also lost Mr. Haight was about to offer another substitute, when, as reported last evemng, Mr. J. C. Sponcer offered to adopt the amendment -of the canon a8 a compromise, which Was takon, and the meeting adjourned without acting at all on the first resolution or the fifth one. » Thus Bishop Onderdonk has obtained his arrearage, the Church has power to call in Bishops from other dio- ceses to perform the duties of this diocese—the canon has been amended—but the motion which would inter- fere with his ever being again allowed to fulfil bis office is still unacted on; and remains an open question till the meeting of the General Convention in 1547. The ques- ion of his salary, as contained in the Sth resolution, is also left without any action on it. Thus matters are left not much more advanced than they were before the Convention. City Intelligence. Tue Ronneny or Mr. Rowiry.—The police have ex- erted themselves with unusual energy to discover the | robber of Mr.Rowley. Yet,with being ou the lookent night | and day they have | criminal, ‘There is an airof mystery hanging ever the | whole of this affair, yet’ discovered no clue to the real It appears that Southgate had ma- pet Mr. Rowley’s vaiise, and peac while handing him into the ould not attend to his baggage for Mr. Rowley, check engl holds it. When Mr. Rowle; und his po¢ket-book, containing pa- pers of no value to any one but the owner, gone, while the check was safe. Mr. Southgate it seems acted not ut all 1ike a sensible rogue. He ought, when he had the opportunity, to have taken Mr. Ruwley’s check, which he had wished so much to get, and the he would have run no risk in getting Mr. Rowley’s valise ; but instead of that he takes Mr. Rowley’s papers, leavea the check and runs the risk of being prevented from taking Mr. Rowley’s valise, or in fact being Seoseioted aga thief for taking it. They are inclined, from the clumsy man- after giving him the cabin asked him if he s ner in which he went about his work, to believe that this is the first offence of Mr. Southgate, and therefore not being known to the police, they will have hard work to catch him, Our Srrvers.—At eema that a plan has been submitted to the consideration of the Corporation for the improvement of our streets, which will be of practical benefit. It is to lay an iron track in thegreat thorough- 8 of the city for carts and omnibusses to ran on. [ron eing the only substance which can stand the tritura- tion occasioned by these heavy vehicles. We trust the Corporation will so far adopt the plan, so as to test its be- nefits by an experiment, at least, on a'small scale, Broabway Crossixcs.—The flag erossings of Broad- way are so slippery from mud, that it is really dangerous to attempt to cross them. Lixes ro Bostox—Biatn ny Sream.—The day and night lines to Boston, over the Loug Island railroad, run with greet regularity, arriving at the South Ferry at 4 P.M., and 6 in the morning, and leaving the city at @AM.,and5 P.M. A lady w esterday delivered ofa fine child enroute. Allowing the train to or ing at the rate of 40 miles an hour, where was the birth place of this child? Awning Posts.—The Board of Assistant Aldermen ‘© referred to the Committee on Streets, lution favor of removing all the awning posts in Nassau street between Beekman and Pine streets, in order to i room to passengers in that crowded thorough- au street is probably the greatest thorough- in the city—merchants, laborers, printers, apprenti hungry men and all cl of citizens, travel i From morning till night it ied with a constant streana of humanity. And yet it is one of the narrowest, dirti- est and worst paved streets in the city. Some other im- provements than the one above mentioned might be adopted, We won't speak of “that pavement” as we are tired of it. Ricu.—One of the Peter Funks threate: His Honor the Mayor, that he would buy up all the New York press for five hundred dollars, and have him written down. We rather think Peter had better establish a journal for this purpose on his own hook, i Cononen’s OFrier--Sept. 30.—-Fatal Accident.—The coroner was called this morning to hold an inquest at No. 160 Duane street, on the body of John Donnelly, a native of Ireland, aged 43 years, who last evening, while riding on a stone truck, fell off and instantly expired.— Verdict, death by the rupture of a blood vessel, produced by accidentally falling from a truck which he was dn- M ‘Sead Death.—The coroner aiso held an inquest at No. 221 Church street, on the body of a colored man named John T. Dickson, a native of New York, aged 90 ra, who died suddenly about daylight this morning Verdict, death by congestive fever, resulting in ble ing from the stomach. Court For THE CorrecTION oF t-RRORS —Albany, Monday, Sept 20—Present, Senator Bockve, and eighteen other Senators, and Chief Justice Bronson. No. 41. E. Gifford, plaintiff in error, vs. HH Livingston, defendant in error. 8. Stevens moved that this cause have preference, and the argument be set down for « particular day. Decision postponed till noxt Monday.— No. 49, The Schenectady Bank plaintiffin error, va, Joel N. Adams defendent in error. Motion to stay proceed- ings, for the purpose of moving the Supreme Court to amend record, &c, A.C, Paige for the motion; R. W Peckham ogpene Decision fae gg oy until next Mon- day. No, 15. Geo. Bowne, impl. &c. applt. va. H. Le Roy Edgar, admr, ec. respt. Mr. J. Rhodes moved to aismias appeal, no one opposing. Motion granted with costs. John Wallis, applt. va. A, Loubat, respt. On mo tion of J. Rhodes, submitted on printed arguments. On motion of Senator Porter, Ordered, That the Court meet daily at 9 o'clock A. take a recess at | o'clock P. M., meet again at 3 o’clo and adjourn at 5 o'clock P. M. On motien of Senator Lott, Ordered, That no case on writ of error during the present week; and that the c of orror be taken up next, Monday morning, appeal @ should then bo under argument, and in immediately after such argument shall be F. De Peystor, admr. ko. applt. Ferrers, aurviving ex. &c. resp tees for the management and care of the fund for the | forapplt. M. 8. Bidwell for respt,