The New York Herald Newspaper, October 11, 1845, Page 2

New York, Saturday, October, 11, 1845. WEEKLY HERALD. THE GREAT SOUTH PASS THROUGH THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS.’ The Weekly Herald will be issued at 8 o’clock this morning. It will contain all the important and interest- ing news of the week, and be illustrated with an excellent map of Mexico and California, showing the Great South Pass—suitable for a railroad— through the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific, as dis- covered by Captain Fremont. Our relations with Texas, Mexico—ineluding California—and Oregon, make this map peculiarly interesting at thie moment. Those desirous of sending this paper by mail can obtain copies, in wrappers, at six pence each. Steamship Great Britain. ‘This ocean steamer is now due. {t is expected that she will make this a quicker trip tan her first was, and come quite full of passengers. Textan Affalre. We have recently received a number of commv- | nications on Texian affairs, of which we are really ataloss to dispose. Some of these communica- tions refer to distinguished individuals in that new State, involving also their transactioms with the go- vernment and also with the public. The first of these is a long letter from the Hon. Charles Fenton Mercer, formerly x member of Congress, but now it seems the ostensible proprietor of a large tract of and in Texas, purchased during the Presidency of ‘Houston, under certain contingencies which are now the subject of much controversy. We have a long letter from the Hon. Branch T. Archer, | well known as one of the fathers of the | Texian Revolution, exposing what he considers | the improper course of President Hoaston in re- | lation to certain public matters, and also giving a | description of the mode by which the immense tracts of land owned by Mr. Mercer in Texas were purchased. These communications whilst they treat of public | affairs,and the public lands in Texas, also inrlude a | great deal of personal reflection, which render it a | matter of some doubt whether they are of a proper character to be admitted into our columns. The publication of such communications, although refer- | in ring to the conduct of distinguished public men, would render us liable to prosecutions at law, to a | great deal of trouble and annoyance, and this respon- | sibility it is very questionable whether we ought to | assume. So far as the question effects the legality of the grant of land claimed by Mr. Mercer and de- nied by Mr. Archer, we shall endeavor to investi- | gate it, and give as accurete and unbiassed an opi- nion as possible,fto our readers in general, and par- ticularly to those who may desire to invest capital in thoge Texas land grants. It appears, however, by the Constitution of the new State of Texas and by the laws of the country before it was merged into the United States, that there is a great deal of diffi- culty and doubt in relation to these Texas grants of land, and the better way for all is to avoid them till the matter be sufficiently cleared up so that no one can make any mistake in such investments. So much for Charles Fenton Mercer and his grants of Jand—tor Ex-President Houston and his fortunes— and also for the Hon. Branch T. Archer and his exposition of the conduct of both the public men just mentioned. Of one other subject connected with Texan affairs we can speak with more precision ; and that is in regard to the position and attitude of General James Hamilton, formerly of South Carolina. This gen- tleman, who has recently been in this city, has been most violently and indecently assailed in that miser- able apology for a newspaper, called the Express, in which journal it is represented that that distinguishe ed statesman came here for the purpose of stock- jobbing in Texan Scrip, Now we speak by the card when we pronounce, in the most unhesitating manner, all such insinuations and declarations by the loafers of the Express, palpably and wholly un- true, false and malignant, from beginning to end. A more high-minded and patriotic man than Gene- ral Hamilton, during his whole career, both in this country and in Texaa, cannot any where be found. He was for many years a member of Congress, and after his retirement from public life, on the election ot Genera! Jackson, he was concerned in several important private enterprises in South Carolina. In the progress of events, the affairs of Texas, then just struggling for independent existence, attracted his attention, and he became one of the most important and influential foreign min- isters of that infant republic. General Hamilton thus, with characteristic generosity and energy, enlisted himself in the service of Texas, at a crisis when men of high talent and calibre were very much wanted, but were also very rare in that young country. At his own expense and cost, he filled the important mission of Minister of Texas at the Courts of London and Paris, and was the prin- cipal agent in accomplishing the recognition of her independence, on which has been based all her subsequent prosperity, power, and importance as a nation. Instead of speculating in Texas scrip, he is calmly waiting for the action of Texas, under principles of good faith, to repay him the advances he has made in carrying out those efforts made in her favor during the trying and critical periods of her early career, and which can never be sufficiently repaid. Thus much for Texan affairs and Texan public men, as they are brought before the community in this part of the country. The affairs of Texas will by and by occupy much of our attention, and we will take an early opportunity of doing full justice to the subject. Convention or Epirors.—There is still some talk in the newspapers about convening the editors in a general assemblage somewhere in this State, for the purpose of having a talk of matters and things connected with the newpaper press. Editors gene- | alone in any corner of the earth, and amongst any peo- Prog: or AoricuuTuRE.—Mr. Z. Pratt, for- | merly member of Congress, and who distinguished | himself whilst in that body, by valuable labors con- | nected with the statistics of the country, has, we | perceive, been rendering his valuable aid to the pro- motion of the science of agriculture in the interior | of this great State. Ata late meeting of the “Greene County Agricultural Association—one of those ad- , mirable societies, whose number and means of use- tulness are, we gladly perceive, every year increas- ing—Mr. Pratt delivered an address—practical, elo- quent, and full of encouragement to the friends of the agricultural prosperity of this country. In the course of his remarks, he thus alluded to the servi- | | ces of that noble animal, the horse, to the improve- ment of the breed of which so much attention has lately been directed with such signal success : | The horse best fitted to travel in the sun and sands of the South, is the descendant of the small hard boned, light footed Arabian with his high courage and silken coat ; while grain-growing Pennsylvania and Ohio, with theircumbrous wagons, prefer to use a heavy corn-fed breed, that will throw a greater weight upon the collar | The North again is better served by a more compact and | active race of middle si satowed wis Late — | strength in proportion to their weight, and greater pow- ers of eadniences who bravely champ the bit and nobl: strain to the load with lion-like vigor: rejoicing at toil, | and answering to the di voice with proud step and martial if it was the trumpet calling them to bat- wants and peculiarities—the soil, climate h district—require and produce that pecu- which is best apne by dg Spice ane an such as can from the best stock do we need 4h be bred from the best | of those we already have. The | composed of a single sp ives of our own regio: are in the habit of drawing from Cattskill, ti mountains to Prattsville, and back, loads of hi nd | leather of from thirty to fifty, and even sixty hundred | weight each wagon or sleigh not included, the distance being thirty-seven mil 8 60 go | and com in the ty ye jot deen equi by horses of an county on the globe, nota horse has hands of a careful driver. "We feel especial satisfaction in giving the widest possible circulation to the eminently sensible and patriotic remarks of Mr. Pratt, relative to the use- fulness and honorable character of the “ farmer’s yen injured in the life.” Any honest pursuit will be esteemed by a young man. of in in prefe- pendent spirit and honorable ambition, Fence to being seen lounging in the anti-chambera of public departments, and the lobbies of the Capitol, a Suppliant for the precarious emoluments of office. Let it ever b ahigh honor by those who are quali- fied, to be called onto serve the people; but when see your son, made in the image of his God, inclined to quit the handles of his plough, or tarow down his ham- ht for @ mess of pottage—put log and the wolf, it of our peo- of the earth; and resolu- tion to this account that an American can be cast penni ple; and instead of wasting his life rand d pised stranger, he will summon imself like a conqueror. Whi ing, he does it better than they; ney, exerts the most influence, and soon b er and a prince among them; from soleing ing an army, he shews himself in all thin all things superior; and hav fortune for himself, and honor for his count he returns to lay at her feet the spoils of other lands, and enjoy, in his native home, the society of equals.— What does such a man want of official patronage or pro- tection. He scorns to eat the bread he has not earned, or to enjoy honors he has not deserved. This is in the right spirit. Mr. Pratt is the sort oF “ reformer” and “ philanthropist” that we acknow ledge and esteem. One such man is worth fifty Tabernacles crammed full of Founerite and ‘*World’s Convention” philosophers. And under the fostering care and persevering efforts of such men—and thank Heaven the country possesses many such !—the noble science of agriculture 1s advancing amongst us with rapid strides. In England, we perceive that great efforts are in progress to promote agricultural science. Steam is not only applied to ploughing and other mechanical operations in the tillage ot the soul, but it is also proposed to apply it 8o as to assist and hasten the processes of nature in bringing the fruits of the earth to maturity! By means of “ steam irrigation” it is thought that the growth of vegetables and. all the varied productions, which engage the labors of the husbandman, can be | wonderfully expedited. Well, well, what are we coming to? Atall events, Brother Jonathan is no one of those to whom science hasnever unrolled her ample page. If corn is to be made spring up, and come to maturity in a night, we rather guess he is the chap to do it. Brack Mart.—We have been amused during the last few days with a discussion going on in several of the dailv journals relative to the system of “ black mail,” as it is called, in reference to the publication of flattering notices of particular inventions in the newspapers, and charging for them according to certain rates and measures indicated By this con- troversy, several very amusing developments have been brought out. It appears that the Tribune has established a most efficient black mail system, in reference to the exbi- bitions in the Fair at Niblo’s. Every person who chooses to pay the proprietor of that newspaper “ at the desk,” and probably also the reporter who hangs about the “ bar” and other fixtures at the Fair, may have one of the most flattering notices inserted in its columns, varying in space, quantity, language, and hyperbole, according to the price paid. This is, indeed, a system of double black mail, for every exhibitor must pay the reporter either in kind, i. e. in the articles exhibited, or in money, and also the proprietor of the paper “‘at the desk.” By and by, we suppose, the printers will come in for a slice. Why not? Some of these ge- niuses connected with the Tribune are so importunate—so anxious to carry out the black mail regulations of the Tribwne—that the judges of the Fair do not know how to get rid of them. The ge- niuses stick to them—hang on them—haunt them— admire this and that—and look out so vigilantly for every thing that is eatable, drinkable or pocketable, that really the poor managers are driven to their wit’s end to know how to dispose of them. This is one of the amusing systems of “black mail,” established by the Tribune during the present Institute Fair. But this is not all the amusing mat- ter that comes out. It appears that the Courier and Enquirer has also its system of black mail. The Courier notices no books, the publishers of which do not advertise at a smashing rate in its colgmns. It notices no theatres—no concerte—no rally havea daily convention or a weekly convention, all over the country, amongst themselves, through the columns of their papers, and can say what they please and discuss any question. Yet it might be a very amusing thing, for gods and men, to :see them meet personally, in some central place, New York for instance. We accordingly sum- mon a@ general Convention of all the editorial fraternity in this city, in the month of November next—before the frosts of winter set fairly in—for the purpose of confabbing together on every subject, and giving free vent to their natural jets of folly, personality and philosophy, for the especial amuse- ment of the whole community, from Dan to Beer- sheba. Mgpicat Lecturgs.—The medical colleges will soon be opened for the winter sessions. A great number of students will resort to them from alj parts of the country. New York possesses advan- tages for the successful prosecution of medical stu- dies, such as are not to be found in any other city in the United States. The Crosby Street College--a venerable and highly respectable institution—offers grent advantages to the medical student ; and the new college, connected with the University of the State, is a fine institution, boasts several professors of high repute, and has already attained a most ex- alted character. We will give reports of the open- ing leetures,at,both colleges, and all the information which may be useful to students, making this me- tropolis the scene of their professional education during the ensuing winter. Groneta Exrotion.—This election came off on the 6th inst. A Governor and a Legislator were chosen. Jn Augusta, the whigs have a large ma- jority. MeKenziz Pamputer.—What 18 the reason that some of the Theatres do not dramatize McKenzie’s book? Let it be brought out public entertainments—the bills of which are not printed at its job office. Sometime ago the Courier had flaming notices of the Bowery Theatre, but now it does not give a line respecting that establishment, because it gets its bills printed, not at the Courier job office, but somewhere else, where it considers they are done in better style. These are some of the newspaper small and petty systems of black mail, But they are innumerable. Every paper has its own system. Our system is very simple. It is this. We levy two cents on every per- son who buys a copy of the Herald. We also levy fifty cents on every person who publishes an adver- tisement in our columns for one day, and for every additional insertion, or tor every additional space, we levy a proportionate additional charge. As to “notices,” favorable or unfavorable, relative either to new inventions, or stocks, or statesmen, or thea- tres, or concerts, or musicians, or players, or per- sons, or men, or women, or angels, or anything in the earth below, or the waters under the earth, we praise and censure, according to our own convic- tions,on the same principles by which the sun shines and the wind blows, and the rain comes down from heaven, and the face of the earth smiles and be. comes beautiful—that is, just when we choose,with- out asking any price, or any favor from any quarter. That’s our “black mail” system. ComBinaTION AGAINST Mr. Porn’s ADMINISTRATION. We understand that Dr. Sutherland, of Philadelphia, one of the leading conservatives of that city, in combination with a number of other conservatives, is endeavoring to form a grand combination of Ty. ler men—Cass men—Calhoun men—and all sorts 0, men, against the administration of Mr. Polk, be- cause he has had the sublime audacity to remove some of them from office. We doubt much whether this one grand effort will succeed, although a fuss in Congress may be produced. | Rensselaer, Population of New York—Singular Resuli The census returns from the following counties have been received :— Oswego ron + 62/328 1,377 Saratoga. reine 16,639 Schene Tompkins, Ulster Cayuga. . Jefferson, Ontario. . King: 1,498,925 Increase since 1840,.... * Incomplete. There are thirty counties yet to hear from. At the same ratio of increase as in the above, the popu- lation in the whole State amounts to not far from 2,700,000, being an increase of between 250,000 to 300,000 since 1840, and of two millions and a quar- ter since 1800. It will be seen that in Chatauque, Chenango, Co- lumbia, Genesee, Schenectady, Cayuga and Onta- no, the population has decreased, while in Cortland, Fulton, Madison, Saratoga, Schoharie and Tomp- kins, the increase has been so small as to be hardly perceptible. In Tompkins county, with a population of thirty-eight thousand, there has been an increase of only thirty-eight in the last five years—or at the rate of one-fifth of an inhabitant to every thousand per annum. This result is to be attributed to the restless spirit of emigration, which animates almost every Ameri- can—the irresistible desire all have to clear new land, to possess larger farms, and to have more elbow room. Trovste in THE Camp.—Slamm, Bang & Co., of the Globe, one of the organs of the democracy in this city, and also of a very powerful clique,as it appears to be the mouth-piece of Mr. Secretary Walker, the master-spirit of Mr. Polk’s cabinet, comes out very savagely against both the Argus and Atlas cliquesin Albany. Slamm characterizes both as hireling and selfish—very correctly, as we believe. The Argus is the organ of the “old hunkers”—the Atlas the organ of the ‘* barn-burners,” alias ambitious young men who wish to create a revolution in this State, in the hope of slipping into “ something profitable.” Who are those young men? We should like to know who they are. Currous Poxrtica History.—A series of curi- ous political letters, disclosing the past history of Van Burenism has been commenced in the National Intelligencer. They are evidently written by some one intimately acquainted with the subject. The first chapter opened relates to the removal ot the de- posites, and describes the revolution in the mind of Mr. Van Buren, which operated on by the threats of Mr. Kendall, led to that measure under the reign of Jackson in 1833. From the tone, style, and ability of these letters, we are inclined to trace their authorship to Mr. M. L. Davis, late of the Custom House in this city. We wait to see more disclo- sures before we enter into a formal review of them. At present, however, they acquire additional inte- rest from the recent expose of the Mackenzie pamphlet. ‘Theatricals. Park TueaTne.—Last night “The Stranger” was per- formed. We had occasion on the former engegement of the Keans to notice this performance at some length. On this occasion it was, if possible, still more meritorious. Mre. Kean’s “ Mrs. Haller” is a pre-eminently artistical performance. The principal characters were very well supported. Dyott as‘ Baron Steinfort” was, as he wi curate and spirited. To-night the attractive and popular play of “‘ Love.” Bowery Tueatre.—Last night the National Drama of the Black Rangers was revived. Of this drama we have already spoken. It is filled with scenes and incidents which call forth all the patriotic feelings of the soul. After this, the new drama of the Idiot ofthe Shannon, in which Messrs. Cony and Blanchard and their wenderfuy dogs appeared, was played. The evening closed with Raymond and Agnes. The house was crowded. To- night the same bill is presented. Castte Ganpen.—Last night the burlesque on Fra Diavolo, called Black Diavolo, was repeated, and called forth peals of laughter from the audience. To-night is the last night ofthe Burlesque Opera Singers. ‘They per form again the Burlesque Opera of Black Diavolo. | — Mrs. Mowatt’s benefit took place last night was well attended, though doubtless the rai- | Scorrisn Guaan-—T lah Guard, Capt. Castle, y Ys Partoo! 8 collation at lor House. About fifty gentlemen, Le distinguished invited its, sat down at table, which was covered with a profusion of “good things,” | ina style of munificence characteristic of “the Astor” The usual petriote and military toasts were given and responded to in an appropriate and eloquent manner. Dingle’s splendid band accompanied “the Guards,” and their performance, as well as that of the piper, Mr. Mc- | Kerracher, elicited deserved applause. | This fine military Some peay ‘attracted much attention, and amongst the inmates of the Astor House, none ap- feared more interested in its a than Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean, who were amongst the crowd of on- lookers in th the eaneny filed into the sup- per room, w! enjoyed the elegant hospitaliti of Mr. Charles Stetson, himself one of the most accom- plished officers of our citizen soldiery. Democratic Commirter.—The democratic Committee met last night, at Tammany Hall, to nominate a candi- date for Register. There were 21 candidates; and aft three ballots, they gave it up, and adjourned till Wed- nesday evening next. Carr. Tavton’s Summanine Exreaments.—Captain George W. Taylor has for some time been known to the community asa scientific and practical philosopher in submi matters. He has made improvements on the diving bell, and has invented a suit of water proof sub- marine armor. He gave a number of experiments on board his schooner Spitfire, lying off the Battery, ye: day morning, at nine o'clock, in the presence of a li number of philosophers, nautical men, and othe Among those present, we noticed Professor Leg Ci Cram, Dr. Bostwick, Capt. Matthews, Gen. Chandi Robert Owen, Zebedee Cook, J ‘a number of tlemen connected with the press of this city. Cap’ Taylor commenced his experiments by descendin; the diving bell, in company with another The water ven fathoms deep where t! ed. They remained down about half an h were drawn up ata al. y, ump on board by which tl plied with fresh air. ‘This and weighs 1200 poun the ARGRtS OF G can be cast off by bell would rise is a copper casque, or helmet, containiny window. ‘Through the top of through which fresh air is sup perfectly water tight; the wri of India rubbe are drawn very tight; through these, however, the air which the submarine walker breathes, escapes. ' This armor weighs 50 pounds, and a weight of 75 pounds more is used for sinking. man in the employ of Capt. Taylor wi and lowered into the water b; as is used in hoi an He was lower- walked about for fifteen ‘When he in water one hundred feet deep. This apparatus seems we no reason why with it the bottoms of and any water which is reasonably xplored and all treasure lost there recovered. Captain Taylor went down on Lake Huron into the wreck of the steamer St. Lowis and recovered a chest aeotaicing $500. He also descended into the wreck of the steamer Little Erie on Lake St. Clair, and nailed three planks on to the bottom, so that she was pumped e fer out and raised. This shows the ease with which limbs may be used while encased in this armor. the experiments were concluded, Coptain Taylor made some remarks in which he said that it had been supposed that the effect of descending in the divin; Ll was detri- mental to the health. He said that in 1838, he was very much out of health, that he was a mere skeleton and had a very bad cough; that his physicians told him he could not live. About this time he commenced his experi- ments with the diving bell, and continued gaining in heolth,until now you will hardly see a finer, more hea thy looking countenance in a day’s walk. At another time having a bad cough which had troubled him for six weeks, he descended in the bell and his cough immedi- ately left him and did not return. These facts deserve the attention of the medical profession, as if the conclu- sions to which they lead are true, the diving bell may be used as a curative agent of great power. Mr. Robert Owen,who is 74 years of age, and has been quite deaf for many years, brag caed pce in the bell, and on cending thought he could hear much better. ' Capt. T lor has purchased the schooner Spitfire, which was cai tured on the Coaat of Africa and condemned as a slaver. She is a Baltimore CUBERE of 100 tons, and one of the fast- est sailers ever built. He is now bound to Chesapeake Bay, where he is going to raise the cargo of the brig Can- ten which was loaded with iron and sunk about two months since He is engaged to do this by the Boston Mutual Insurance Company. He is then going to the Spanish Main for the purpose of looking for the treasure ofsome of the old Spanish galleons that have been sunk there. Success attend him. He is aman ofenterprise and talent and deserves it. Sr. Corumpia Cuuncn, Cuersra.—This beautiful and commodious Church, which has been built within the short period of time of five months, will be consecrated tomorrow (Sunday, 12th inst.) at 10} o’clock, A.M. The Right Rev. Bishop McCloskey wil form the ci mony of consecration, and the Right Rev. Bishop Hughes will preach on the occasion. ‘Those who intend to be present at the consecration to-morrow had better be prepared to start earl is apprehended that the church, notwithstanding its will not con- tain the number that may present themselves for admis- sion. The celebrity, popularity, and distmguished talents of the Right Rev Preacher slone, independent of other inducements, would be more than a guerantee for the propriety of entertaining such an opinion. Buitvine Serriep, —The building No. 45 Liberty st occupied by P. B. Fuiler as a crockery store, has settle back nearly a foot from a perpendicular. The corner of it is also cracked to the second story, and altogether it looks very unsafe. A Nosux Act.—About half past 12 o'clock, yesterday, ayoung woman either fell overboard, or jumped over varpotely, from one of the Fulton ferry boats, when about half way across. No aid, it seems, could’ be ren- dered by those on board the ferry bout, owing, to the confusion incident on such occasions. don packet ship Switzerland had left the wharf about the same time, towed by the Jacob Bell, and was carried by the flood tide towards the place. Her mate, Mr. Robert H. Bearson, of Brooklyn, seeing the woman drowning, in amoment threw eff his hat and jacket, and waving hig hand for the pilot to sheer the sh: httle, passed on bogrd the Jacob Bell, and putting a small line over his head, jumped overboa: mming to the woman, ught he ik, and they were both safely hauled on board the Jacob Bell, from’ whence the woman was soon taken by the ferry boat. What injury she sustained is not known: but she was entirely out of her senses while on board the J. B., owing, probably, to a severe blow received ou her head while in the water.— Her rescue was a meritorious act, and deserves honora- ble mention. A New Gamr.—On Thursday afternoon, a man called at a respectable boarding house, in West Broadway, and +3 ny weather that prevailed during the evening, had some effect in keeping away visitors. To-night the play o the Stranger, in which Mrs. M. and Mr. Crisp made such nsation when it was first produced, will be again pre sented. The performances will conclude with the farce of ‘A Nabob for an Hour,” in which Mr. H. Placide will | appear. ‘With a heavy heart we announce the fact | the last appearance of the Ethiopians. Their | songs to-night will be brought to a conclusion, and we shall hear their merry voices no more. The immense success that has attended their concerts during their last engagement, we are sure will attend them wherever they go. Let their last night be a bumper. Onatonto or Davip.—Despite the tremendous rain that poured down last evening, the Tabernacle was crowded to excess by a highly fashionable audience, who were collected to hear one of the most sublime Orato- rio’s that has ever been given in this city, viz: the David of Neukomm, which was sung by the Sacred Mu sic Society of this city, aided by Messrs. Seguin and Fra” zerand Misses Windmuller and Northall. On entering the building we were struck with the elegant appearnce of the choir, comprising as it did many of the fairest danghters of our city,who, all arrayed in white,were con gregated to unite in sweet chorus. The recitatives and | airs were given with startling effect, and the whole au, | dience were irresistibly born away in the stream of me- lody which was elicited by their sweet voices. The gen’ tlemen members deserve the greatest credit for their correct and artist-like method of Windmuller as the daughter of Sau ve Stage Hon nei Miss Northall, were rvedly applaud Mr. Seguin’s magnificent base voice towered above th orchestra even, and by his dignity of execution he added much éclat to his part. Tthe members of the Society may felicitate themselves on this Oratorio; it was a proof of their admirable training, andthe arrangements which were made in bringing such a lai body of perfc together, and having tl whole pase off wi hoot 2 contretempts whi er, show that as much care was ken st the details of the evening as in tve musical re- en We need only say that Mr. U. C. Hill was the director eran organist—the responsible post of the former and U Precision of the latter were Tre Swiss Bewt Ri s announce their farewell ry Brget sean at the Tabernacle, for the first three eve- next w This Band we: ful in “tel during oo last visit, that it was 7 @n each evening of their perf t ale of tickets before the hour Eppoitited for the mote tami bak ee every seat and standing- P ing occupied, and many w pe posts wh eine to — Maude wittser c ounce of seein, m, for even the passages of the buil were filled to fenton. We cannot doubt that ie 1 duced price of tickets will draw as many thousands to the Tabernacle nightly during their brief stay ; for who xh fe go to hear the last chime of the Swiss Bell so triumphantly winter campaign at tre at Philadelphi A. A. Adams hat rived in New York, Piet FReM eet Water Witch, Captain 8, arrived yesterday from Aransas, having lett on the 18th. Nothing from the Army, except that all were well. The barque St, Andrew, from Key West, arrived there on the 17th, with two compa- nies of the 8th Regiment United’ States troops, A ship and barque were yoing in when the Water Witch came out, supposed tobe the ship Kalamazoo, from New York, and the barqu Bachelor, with the Flying Artillery, from Norfolk. Very heavy rains had prevailed for two days before the Water Witch ro and they continued —New Orleans Tropic, took of the landlady a lease of the basement of ber house, for the ostensible purpose of storing some furni- ture in it. He brought ‘he furniture, nd stated to the landlady that he might occasionally wish to sleep in the | basement, until his family returned to the city. About 10 o’clock, a conversation was heard in the basement— the landlady went to the door and listened—she heard a | man and woman conversing together, and endeavoured to effect anentrance. In this she was unsuccessful, and yesterday morning, the man who hired the basement, was found moving his | mbea away. But this was notall, It was discovered that during the night,a female under the control of the man who hired the basement, had enticed a countryman in there and robbed him of two hundred dol- lars. This isa new mode of raising the wind, and should act as a caution to all persons to be careful to whom they rent their basements Sanan Decken.—The friends of this unfortunate girl took her body home yesterday afternoon. Hon. Lutuen Brapisu.—It is reported that this gen- tleman has declined being run as a candidate for Senator from the Ist District, to which office he was nominated by the Whig Senatorial Convention on the 7th. ‘Tur Steamnoar Hexonrx Hvpsox.—This boat made her first trip on Wednesday, and returned on Thurday night from Albany. She made her passage up in running time—8 hours and 40 minu hen a little above Poughkeepsie,the key of her piston rod became loose,and she was detained all night, and until 9 o’clock the next morning, to fix the key. On her return, last evening, | she made about the same time. Prorgssor Wines’ Lecrures.—The wetness of | the weather kept many from attending the lecture of last evening ; however, there was quite a respecta- ble audience. The learned Professor commenced his lecture by referring to the state of agriculture in the early days of the Hebrews, and inthe course of his remarks took a cursory glance at the state of agriculture in Kentucky and Tennessee,which yield- ed last year 120 million bushels of corn, which were equal in value to all the cotton of the South, and the country in general. New York alone yielded more in agricultural produce than all the cotton of the country put together, and yet men were found who spoke of the cotton crop as being the great staple of the country. After passing a high eulogy on the general character of many Romans, and Hebrews who were Gistinguished agriculturists, he passed a high tribute to the character of Washington, whom he designated as a farmer who loved the simplicity ofa rural life. He concluded a very interesting lec- ture, which was listened to with marked attention. ie ice Intelligence, Oct. 10.—Grand Larceny.-A colored woman named Caroline Brown, alias Sarah Williama, was arrested last evening by Policeman Smith, of the 6th ward, charged with stealing a gold watch of the value of $100, and about $60 worth of clothing, the property of a person named Charles Ahman. Attempt at Burglary—Four persons, named William H, Cornish, James Downs, John Carpenter and John Philpit, were arrestéd last night by officers Cook and Rague, of the 11th ward, for attempting to enter the gro- cory store of Mr. Loughran, corner of Lewis and Stan- ton streets Arrest of Burglars.—T wo colored men, named Wm. Carmanand Abraham Lawyea, have been arrested by | officer Joseph, on a oharge of having, on the night of the 19th of September last, burglariousiy entered the shop of John P. Anthony, No. 13 Duane street, and stolen therefrom the sum of $570, in gold and silver coi ficer Joseph recovered nearly $300 of the money, quantity of clothing purchased with a portion’ o! stolen treasure. Larceny.—Thomas Jackson, alias Wm. Jackson, was brought up and detained to answer a charge of stealing six dozen pairs of half hose, worth about $20, from the store of John Todd, of No. 249 Ceutre at Diacharged.—We have been requested to state that James Bradley, who arrested on acharge of keep- ing a disordorly house in Greenwich street, was subse- quently discharged from custody, | Fair of the American Institute Haapware Room. Church Candle and Lamp Stand, ‘from John H, Doughty, ‘961 Grand street. ‘A Case of Wrenches, from J. Merrick, Springfield, Noe Patent Draw Lock, from John $. Day, A Ole Cass, containing specimens of Turning, Johu !f Mead, 41 Hester street. Patent Vice for holding tapering. articles—a very ex- cellent article, obviating the inconvenience hitherto had in the use of vices—C. C. Chapman, Philadelphia. Two large pieces Arkansas Oil Stone—name not and beauiied)y, finished Barometer, from G, '. Westman, 107 T! Avenue. ‘One case Door Plates—G, W. Jackson, Brooklyn. — One Sett Patent Blind Butts, from Palmer,Hudéon Co., New York. A Set Patent Blind Fastentigs, manufactured by A. P. Seymour, Westmoreland, N. Y. ‘t case of Patent Knobs, Ames & Russell, Middletown, , Alpheus Coilman, 107 Conn. Acard Patent Door Shiv. Fulton stree ‘Three sample cards Curriers’ Tools, Hunt, Wood- worth & Conner, 215 et. One case Military Goods and Family Crests, James 8. Smith, 139 Fulton ‘One case Plated Ware, George W. Jackson, 143 Ful- ton street. @Ten Gas Lamps, one Bracket, from Isaiah Jennings Pe at. aiicard fine Screw Drivers, Lacy & Bullock, Massa ht tts. emf case Small Files, Robert Murphy, Philadelphia. Several mn Bat care of 3 lardware and a Pump, fi J. V. Tibbetts, 2! ‘ater sf ae of ‘Trunkmakers’ jardware, R. F. Weed, 405 Broome st. Show card of Files, Solomon Whipple, Albany, N. Y. A Horse and Cattle Fleam, John Busted, 331 Third ne. shar John Hendricks, Houston st. , Butchy & Co. , C. Herdra, Brooklyn. A case Brass rks, Goffe & Mullikin, Spring st. One case Repeating Fire Arms and Five Planes, W. N. N. White, New Brunswick. Steam Guages, &c.— Walworth & Ma- son, Platt street. Two cases Locks, Newell, 589 Broadway. One case Bank Locks and Knobs, one improved Sala- mander Safe, A. C. Hobbs, Platt st. One case Faucets and Brass Work, Richards, El- dridge street. One case Ivory, Russell & Co., Platt street. f A Card Turning Saws, Orlando D. McClam, Spring st. Card Patent Door Locks, Littlefield, Philadelphia. One Case Mechanics’ Tools, Rowntree, Chi at. A Case Tailors’ Shears, Heinesch, Newark, N. J. A Case Plated Knobs, Coombs & Anderton, Mercer st. A Case of Pistols, Allen, Middletown Conn. Four Specimens Japan Ware, Menzies & Bro., Cliff st- Manilla Brushes, Bugbee, 38/Ann st., 2d story. By this list, the reader can form some little idea of the great variety of articles that are This is the continuation of re ly of som principal items in tl department. of visitors, instead of diminishing, appears to increase daily and hourly, and it was a beautiful sight to see the number of ladies that were in attendance, y y. Of the general character of the articles exhibited here, they support the purposes of the Institution—viz. the advance- ment of the mechanic arts to perfection. ‘To-morrow, ive a description of the machine room, where ine that is in operation, sets in motion a ‘The grand saloon, adorned as it is with 6o many beau- tiful show cases, presents an appearance truly beautiful. Ball, Tompkins & Black,and Squires, Bra. assortments of silver plate and jewellery are such rich specimens that we are inclined to think that we in New York shall Tomans of old, and by our luxuriow ract from stern Republican simpli- glass vase from beyond the moun- tains in Virginia, is a noble specimen of cut glass work. Ror able of soaps attracts universal attention; his beautiful statuary is worthy of all commendation, and his tastetul display of shaving soaps, which are the soft- est and best of the kind extant, are sure to meet the ap- probation of all the male part of the community. I fountain,§as we observed a day or two ago, curious piece of machinery, Echol’s Sephome er. This plan of propelling,boats seems from the model to be a sure and economical one, doing away with steam, horses, or any other mode. tracts many visi- tors, who watch its progress with interest. Itis almost invidious in us, however, to point out any peculiar article in this ir, all of them are so many testimonials of the skill and genius of American mecha- nics, and as such are well worthy the observation of all. The Convention of Gardeners, Farmers and Silk ling to notice at 10 A. M., in the Ly- ess was opened bY the President, G Tallmadge, making a motion that the list of Vice-Presi- dents should be augmented as far they could, by the ad- dition of some gentlemen from each State in the Union, and those present were requested to hand in their names in order to complete the list. Committee on business made a report, recommendin; that letters from Hon. H. L. Elsworth and others be read tothe Convention ; that resolutions and an addross be prepared by a Committee, for to-morrow ; that members give information of a practical character, on a great va- riety of enumerated topics, connected with agriculture and horticulture. The report was accepted. Messrs. Alfred Hinnen, Louisiana; Robert Wentworth, into the error of t method of living, city. The imme Maine ; John §, Pierce of Vt; James M. Crane, of Vir- ginia; J. 8. Wright, Illinois ; were added to the list « Vice-Presidents who were chosen on Thursda: an these gentlemen with the following, make up the list of officers :— PRESIDENT, Gen. JAMES TALLMADGE, of New York. VICE PRESIDENTS Gov. M. Dickerson, N. J. | Dr. Wait, Delaware. Solon Robinson, Ia. Samuel Church, Ct. Thomas Affleck, Miss. Samuel Walker, Mass. Wm. B. Ogden, Ill. Robert Wentworth, Mo. S$. F. Callan, Wash. city. HP. pyee blandebis Ky. Dr. P. Crispell, N. D. Landreth, Pa. A.C. Van Epps, of the city of New York, and, James Harrison, of New Haven, Ct., were appointed Secreta- ries. Gen Tatimance then delivered an address, alluding, in the course of it, to the yige Pepa enenee the ceankey, and held that it was the fault of that interest if they did not compel their legislators to be favorable tothem. He said that the object of this Convention was to devise the Production and a market ‘nt subjects for agricultural intere: , but the country at large. He touc! h of instruction as bei efit science and book: of the country would ng such a calamity d they hed it in their pewer to poke on the awakening of agriculture at eer! in Virginia ; and, alter speakin; on the subject of the ‘agriculture an commerce of the country, he conclud ‘A motion was then made to appoint a committee to prepare an address to the # of the United States on \ject of this meeting ; and Mr. John Robinson, of a and Mr. Meigt and Havens, of this city, were pointed. arties were then read. One from Mr. Ellsworth, late Commissioner of the Patent Office, who regretted he was unable, from the pressure of business, connected with his late appointment, to at- tend. bins, of ‘Northampton, Bar: Shautauque county, on the same subject. Mr. Nicholls, of Savannah, Geo,, wrote on the subject of arrowroot. Gill, of Ohio, ‘wrote on the subject of silk growing, some specimens of which he sent to the fair. Mr. Stuart Perry, of this city, wrote on the sub- ject of cotton plants, a specimen of which he also sent to the fair. Acommittee of three, viz : Gen. Wakeman, Mr. Meigs and Gen. Chandler, were appointed to take these letters into consideration. A-committee of correspondence, it was announced, would be appointed to-day. An interesting conversation then took place between several members, in the course of which much pleasing information was given regarding the state of agriculture in the Southern States. At half-past two the Conven- tion adjourned till 4 P. M., when they met, and the con- versation was resumed and kept up till evening. Sporting Intelligence. WitHprawat.—The matoh made on Lady Suffolk against time, which was to come off to-day on the Bea- con Course, will not take place, as the match was made to be a draw incase of storm. Trotrine at THE Union Counss, L. I.—There was a pretty good attendance on thia track yesterday, to wit- ness the conteat between Americus, Moscow and Duch ess, fora purse of $800. The betting was most lively, Duchess the favorite inst either of the others at 5 to 3; Americus against Moscow at 5 to 8. The follewing is the result :— Goorge Spicer’s b.g. Americus......1 0 1 Wm. Whelan’s br. m. Duchess.......3 0 3 cover S 2S P, Hunt’s b. & Moscow..... ‘ime—6: Palos, Moscow showed himself most dangerous animal to go against. He will yet astonish the knowing one There wasa second trot between Ephraim Smooth and Spotted Arab, mile heats, best 3 out of 6. The horses were placed as follows: Ephraim Smooth . . Spotted Arab. . Time—|st heat, 3m 4s. ‘This was an interesting trot, and was sharply contest- ed. Some dollars changed hands on the occasion. Fat, Races oven tHe Union Counse.—Mr. Kirkman’s stable, comprising Liatunah, Marchioness and Jeannet- teau, are now on their way to the Union Course, Long Island. The races over this course commence on Tues- day, the ist, and continue three Extraonvivany Prarormance.—The Lady Budding- ton, a fine and untried pacing mare, owned by Mr. Sam- uel Bishop, Church str t, New Hav uilford, on Saturday last, and again, miles) in '300 pound wi ‘on, with two men in it, in the short space of two hours sod, Shy, Bre eras, winning nine miles were perform mi p iim of filly dollas—ariven by Edwin Parmelee. ¥ Haven Courier. —————— Trovsugs or THE Moamons.—The erincy di) Courier of Monday last, mee are indebted to a friend, at Warsaw, fora andbill, calling a meet. ing of the citizens of Lee County, lowa, for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of requesting the Mormons now residing among them, to seek another place of abode. A postscript ‘onthe back of the handbill informs us that the cit.- zens are determined to drive them out. Earty Mataoa Fruv hooner Isaac Frank lin, of Provincetown, OC: Brown, arrived at F ton yesterday from Malaga, being the first cary the season. Capt. Brown states that no ves Fy sail for Boston in leas than a week after |: id. Thirty-six horses raised on Mr. Clay’s farm in Kentucky, were in New Haven the other day, ready to be transported to the West Indies, Second | About a hundred persons again met in the Lecture Room under the Tabernacle yesterday, at twelve o’clock, and went gon with their musical legislation. From the hour of meeting until one o'clock, the time of the meeting was taken up with a desultory debate about the best way to teach music. Flats and sharps, majors and minors, chromatics and diato-. nics, intervals, rests, and God knows what, were all jumbled up into any thing but concord, At last a member arose, and made the important announcement that it had been noised abroad that they, were but an adjourned meeting ofthe National | Musical Convention; that that was_ Cabs ory to their honor, and therefore flatly denied. They had seceded from that body on account of certain in- fluences brought to bear upon it in on. | Now began the presentation of reports. Com- mittee after committee poured in a copious stream of resolutions upon almost every thing relating to music. Among the rest, one potent body, number- ing twenty-one, offered along string of resolutions to the following eflect, but they were so voluminous rs to preclude tie practicability of an insertion in 1, Resolved, That the obstacles to the advancement of Sacred Music are so formidable that the less said at pre- sent about them the better. ‘That there are many practical benefits from orato- rial singing to psalmody, but as all persons have not mu- sical ears, there is no use in specify. 3, That musical instruments may be of great use in religious edification—the tambour, triangles, sackbut, dulcimer, and big drum particularly. 4 4 That good musical performances to a certain extent sight ; but that it ist now, uor just to, omit saying that those who can read without their sight are to be accounted as among the most skilful. the cultivation of secular music conduces to ncement of sacred music, just as far as is ky ret, and its utility is inthe inverse ratio to ce. some of the best ways of sustaining competent in our churches are to yw them their own! pecially to chew — yor drink gin slings, or Gough cordials, thoao | ending to injure the voice, and promote all’ manner of discords, | er be held} by others, as respo: a cred music, according to the French proverb, ‘ aide-tot| et le ciel Caidera. | 8, ‘That, popularly considered, the best, means for dif fusing mu al knowledge, is to persuade all perso: who have the capacity to learn music, to develope the organs of and tune, and issue testimonials, and give small premiums to those who excel in whistling, singing, or cleverly attempting to do either. 9. That the principal advantage derivable from quar- tette choirs is best known to those who have expe- rienced it. That churches they themselv« benefitted by religious mu as well as the music are hich means, of course, the opposite of p: tif this does not always hold good, it is owing to some fault in the instrument, the voice, or faith of the performer. 1. TI e most excellent kind of melody is the me- lody of th therefore, to effect this organ ought al- ways to be a primary object of the singer or player, and that, in order to do this, it would be wise to write all mibraves, minims, crotchets, quavers, &c., heart-shaped instead of globular. 12, That good musical tasto is one thing, and religious influence another ; therefore, as they are distinct, sepa rate, but friendly objects, they cannot in any shape or form conflict with each other. 13, That the propriety of giving public concerts of sa- cred music in a great measure depends on the popularity of the practice, the cash receipts deri’ le frem them, and the degree in which musical professors acquire repu- tation and emolument by the practice. 14. That the best mode of teaching religious music is | for every person to learn it himself, but to be sure and pay the professor who lives by it. ,_A few other resolutions were passed, one appoint- ing theirgnext meeting in May in this city, and ano- ther in favor of publishing the transactions of that Convention, which shortly after adjourned sine die. Brooklyn oy Intelligence. A Derionasie Scene.— began Asti, Rowland, a tailor, residing in Brooklyn—and who is in the employ of Mr. St. John, of ‘ork—was brought to the Police office in custyey of officers Felt aud Rey- nolds—together with his wile and two other members of his household—on a charge of being indirectly con- cerned in ious shop-lifting peculations, in which one of his little girls was the chief agent. Mr. Rowland a his family are natives of England; have been in this coun-_ try but three or four years, and are to be highly re. spectable and much 1d by all who know them. To witness, therefore, the father and mother of nine chil- dren, with a portion of their offs pring, thus oalamit ly situated, was a scene of more than an ordinary heart- rending description, not a little aggravated by the fact, that, because being foreignors, their truly deplorable and unfortunate predicament, did not appear to excite the sympathy or commiseration of those who should ha’ shielded them (unless their guilt became glaringly mani- fest) from the rude gaze and flippant impertenencies of a curious and vulgar crowd. From the eviden which was adduced, but little doubt could be entertained i in the family of the accused hi y of pilfering from various dry goods stores; but it did not follow that the parents had been cognizant of the iniqui- tous practices of the child, or, if they had known it, tnat it was not te them a source of the deepest sorrow and affliction. “alt is due to the magistrate before whom the exami! tion took place, to state that he treated the accused ties with much hi “I; and with all possible fair: and that the inv ion resulted in their being dis- charged from arrest, subject to any complaints that may hereafter be made the before mentioned nt, wayward and ild. Mr. St. John, we deem it proper to add, is the proprietor of one of the most exten- sive and respectable clothing establishments in New nd the fact of Mr. Rowland being in nis employ- of itself guarantee of his probity and integrity jons.—The Grand In- quest finished all the business before them on Thursday atternoon, and after receiving the compensation allowed bylaw for their services,were discharged with the thanks of the Court. Several prisoners, against whom indict- ments had been found, were arraigned for the purpose of receiving their pleas, and Bench warrants were issued against others not yet in custody. Yesterday morning, two lads, named Thomas Mars- field and Alfred Pearce, were placed at the bar, charged with having committed agrand larceny at Wi liamaburg, during the month of August I i other Froperty: belonging to p in the East River, near Willow Grove. f nical de the Mr. John’ guilt, th y wi ‘They were yy J. M. Van Cott, E their being discharged from imprisonment,Jud Vanderbilt delivered an eloquently Impressive addre in which he earnestly besought them to pursue hereaft acareer of honesty, industry, and usefulness, and c tioning them that if they should again be breught be! him as criminals, they would be punished with the ut- rigor of th ‘atrick Mack ry, was arreig: with a misd license. T! wi this would not tion of the ex I victed him He wi the 18th inst. looking negre: ing money by fe preter . Joseph Fianders, grocer, of No. 129 Atlantic street, by representing that — she was sent to borrow a certain amount (which she re- _ ceived) at the request of Mrs. Van Cott, her alleged em. _ ployer. It turned out not only that Mrs. Van Cott did not send her to borrow any money, but, moreover, that she was not at the time in the service of that lady. The jury found her guilty, and she was remanded jor sen- tence. In consequence of the court room having been pre-en- @aged tor a meeting of the Board of Supervisors—at which the attendance of Judge Vanderbilt, (as first —_ of the county) was necessary--the court, at 2 o’clock, P. M,, adjourned until half-past 10 o’clock this morning: Whilst thus noticing the proceedings of this tribunal, it may not be improper to observe that much sympathy has been exprossed by several members of the bench and bar of Brooklyn, in behalf of the young man, Michuel Burke, who was found guilty on Tuesday last of a rand larceny, in stealing money from a person numed xander Murray. The general opinion appears to be that the jury labored unde: ing rehension in convicting him, and it is to any error has really occurred, the clemency of the Execu' will be invoked. W. informed that the unfortunate man is an entire stranger in this country—is ty nd utterly destitute of means 10 fee refore, deem this brief su; tion as most common feelings of humanity ight, counsel; ‘ one called for by vonees cha, el esterday mo! tin, No {66} Fulton street, and of Mr. Cornel corner of Clark and Fulton streets, were burglariot entered by some of the numerous scoundrels who recently selected Brooklyn as their theatre for felonio cotarprae. Information having been given to the police magistrates of the robberies committed, officers Bird, Mou id Felt soon obtained a clue to the where- abouts of the supposed perpetrators, and in the course of their “experiments,” found at a house in Furman street a quantity of “ implements” of the most novel and Approved construction. It is not at all improbable—from the well known vigilance, assiduity, and determi: of these officers—that, ere this paragragh sees the light, the desperate villains will be in custody. Mititary.—The New York “ Scottish Guard,” com- manded by Captain Castle, made’an unexpected ‘visit to Brooklyn last evening, accom; d by Dinglo’s cele- brated band. They took the people on this side by sur- prise, but were well and | hospitably received by those who know how to appreciate superior m: tacticians, and “ gentlemen toldiers.” i we! Pourtre. In addition to tioned in this paper a few days since, as being candidat o ination for A ly from Kings county, we ince been informed that the Hon. Joseph Spragie, *x-Mayor of Brooklyn, Mr. John P. O'Hern, and Mr. Emmons, of Flatlands, (brother of the ex-Alderman of the 6th ward of New York) are prominent aspirants for this eagerly coveted distinction. Messrs. Philip S. Crooke and Amos P. Stanton have also been named as applicants; but they both disavow any intention to con- tost the palm of honor with the previously entered can: fidates. On the question of ¢ nominations, public excitement among the “ unterrified democracy’ now | at its highest altitude; and the political thermometer | will only descend to its ordinary zero point, when the “ grand result” of favoritiam and diplomacy shall be dis- closed to “the wondering and the gaping multitude.” Monranity in Brooxyn.—The number of deaths ro- ported in Brooklyn for the on the 4th inst., were thirteen, Of the a, and five adults, several gentlemen me!