The New York Herald Newspaper, March 2, 1846, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Monday, March %, 1846, The Late Gale and the Pilots-What ought to be done? The dreadful effects of the late gale have been as- certained—the amount of life and property destroy- ed accurately known—the funeral obsequies of the unfortunate people who perished have been perform- ed—and the excited feelings of the community and the survivors of that mournful day, have Leen some- what calmed. Let us now temperately glance at the circumstances of the shipwrecks, and see whether or notsome of the calamitous consequeaces could not have been obviated. Jn order to begin at the proper place, we must re- ier to the unholy crusade that has been conducted by the Board of Underwriters, anda portion of the city press which they control, against the old New York pilote—a class of men who, for enterprise, perseverance, and bravery in the discharge of their duties, are unsurpassed in this or any other coun- try. This crusade originated in polities, about ten years ago; and from that tame to the present, has been carried on against these comparatively defen- sive men,with the utmost malignity and intolerance. ‘The enemies of the pilots have pursued these men, in public and in private. They have sought to poi- son the Congress of the United States and the Le- gislature of the State against their petitions; and have instilled into many masters of vessels, trading and belonging to this port, a considerable portion of their own malignity. To such an extent has this been practiced, that several captains have risk- edthe valuable cargoes and invaluable lives com- mitted to their charge and discretion, rather than employ a New York pilot to conduct them ito port. But the captains are not so much to blame as the Board of Underwriters, Chamber 0; Commerce, “c. from whom they received their orders and impulses to act in this way. This Board, who are the guardians of the interests of the people—the representatives of the scripthold- ers in the various insurance companies—their paid servants—with the view of crushing the New York pilots, give directions to the captain of every vessel in which they are interest- ed, not to employ a New York pilot to take his ship into port, but to wait until his vessel is boarded by merchant pilots, who are of the crea- tion of the Board of Underwriters, or Jersey pilots, and who were organized with the intention of break- ing upthe New York pilots. The consequences of this warfare must be obvious to every impartial man. The New York pilots are famed for their energy ; they proceed farther to sea, in search of vessels, than probably any other similar set of men in the world—they own a number of boats, which, for fast sailing and sea-worthiness, are unsurpassed; and the many years of probation that they must go through, to fit them for their profession, all are well calculated to inspire the confidence of shippers and merchants} in their capacity. ‘The pilots who have been brought into existence with the intention of breaking the New York pilots, own fewer ves- sels, number infinitely less of men and boys, and do not serve any regular system of apprenticeship; consequently they are in no respect equal to under- take and monopolize the duties of the o!d pilots. The greater number of men and boats: belonging to the old pilots, must enlarge the sphere of their business, and they must be expected to board more vessels than thé other classes of pilots do. Thus, a New York pilot may board a vessel a great distance at sea, and many hours before she would be reached by one of the other pilots. But the captain of the vessel has the orders of his owner and the Board of Underwniters, not to allow a New York pilot to take him in, but prefer rather to wait until another pilot gets to him. These regulations may be attend- ed with no bad consequence for awhile ; but in the end, those who sow the wind are destined to reap the whirlwind. Having said thus much, let us see if a part, at least, of the dreadiful etiects of the late terrific gale might not have been prevented, if no such warfare against the New York pilots as we have referred to, had been going on. The ship John Minturn, with a valuable cargo, which, with the ship, was insured at seventy or eighty thousand dollars, was close to land before the storm commenced, or at least before it had reached the height of its fury. The Blossom, belong- ‘ing to the New York pilots, had hailed her im the early part of the day, having abundance of time to pilot her into New York before the storm had in- creased. The Captain ascertained or knew that ihe Blossom belonged to the New York pilots; and following out the directions of the owners or consignees of the ship, not to employ one of them, he refused to allow one of the Blossom’s men to come on board. Notwithstanding this repulse, the Blossom sailed in company with the Minturn for several hours, hoping that the Captain of the ship, seeing the appearance of a storm and knowing the dangerous coast he was near, would yet employ one of her pilots. The Blossom’s men were kept in this state for several hours, the Minturn hovering about in the hope of meeting a merchant pilot, and the Blossom keeping close to her, willing to supply her with a pilot at any moment. Meantime, the storm increased to a hurricane; the captain got alarmed for the safety of his ship, and at length consented to take one of the Blossom’s men on board. Mr. Freeborn accordingly left the Blossom, and took charge of the Minturn— but it was too late. The determination of the cap- tain to obey the orders of his owners or others, had gone too far—the ship had got into so precaricus a situation, and the sails were so defective, that it was beyoad the reach of mortal man to conduct her into port. The consequence was, that this valuable ship and cargo, and forty-one lives, including the brave pilot, were lost. Yet no one can for a moment blame the captain; he probably had his orders, and obeyed them, and lost his own life in performing his duty. Here we see the fruits of this uncharitable war- fare. The property of the scrip holders of the in- surance companies wilfully thrown away—forty. one valuable lives sacriticed—wives made widows —husbands made widowers—children made or- phans—the props of declining age snatched away, and a number of human beings ushered unexpect- edly into the prezence of their Creator. In God’s name, how long 1s such a state of things to continue?’ How much longer are the property and lives of our citizens to be at the mercy of a elrque of underwriters, who to judge of the barbarity of their warfare against the pilots, show themselves to be guided by the worst principles? How much longer will the holders of insurance serip tolerate this ‘most unrighteous persecution? And is it blasphemous to suppose that the Ruler of the Universe 1s not of- fended at it, and has poured out the vials of his wrath to mark his disapproval? Aye, and to the credit, the everlasting credit of these New York pi- lots be it said, that were it not for their Christian- like patience and indomitable energy, the conse- quences might have been still more terrific. The ship Orteans was hailed in the same manner, and by the same pilot-boat Blossom. The captain of this vee- sel refused the assistance of a New York pilot, and dismissed the Blossom. But the gale momently in- creasing in violence, he, after a time, relented of his decision, and placed six signal lights on his rig- ging for a pilot. Notwithstandig their repulse, the brave men of the Blossom put one of their number on board, and the lucky time being met, she, un- like the unfortunate Minturn, was safely conducted into a haven of safety. Had the Captain of the Orleans obstinately held out, and refused the as- sistance of the Blossom, he and his vessel would have met the fate of the Minturn; and an inereased number of human beings would have been lannched into eternity, and an increased amount of property destroyed. With such dreadful examples before our eyes, ip not ime thas this unholy warfare ehould cease t | Oughtnot the subject to be taken up by the public: and by the press, and the moral force ef both those mighty influences brought to bear upon the sin of further carrying it on? And, finally, will not the Congress of the United States, who now have under their consideration the petition of the pilots, mete out to these enterprising and indomi- table class of men, that jusuce which they cannot obtain here, and for which the blood of the sacn- ficed, and the tears and wailings of the widow and fatherless have now joined, with the supplications of the pilots themselves, in demanding? We shall | see. Tus Texan Navat Ovrricers.—Considerable op- position has been manifested through a portion of the public press, to the proposed admission of the naval officers of Texas into our navy, with the same rank they have held in their own. It is said to be unjust, that young men, many of whom left the American flag to seek adventure and rank in another land, should now be elevated over the heads of their former commanders. The attack is parti- cularly levelled at Commodore Moore, a gallant officer, whose enterprising conduct, and rapid at- tainment of rank, seem to excite the jealousy of men, perhaps, of inferior worth. Now we contend that merit should be the only means of advancement, and that it isa false principle of promotion, calculated to lessen the efficiency of the navy, which regulates rank by age alone. But, pass- ing by this proposition as one on which there may be some difference of opinion, we assert that the Texan Commodore is entitled to equal rank in our navy, by the very spirit of the treaty ot annexation —by every principle of national equity, and every consideration of national honor. We profess to receive Texas into our Union ona footing of perfect equality with the sister States. may be asked, can we consistently refuse to maintain the rights of her sons? How can we deprive them of that rank which they have won | by their enterprise and valor, ana which has been tacitly, if not expressly, guarantied to them by that government whose political responsibilities we have voluntarily assumed? We havereceived the Texan ships—a Texan sloop of war is now a United States sloop of war—why then, @' fortiori, should not a Texan commodore be a United States commo- dore? We can see no reason why the men who have risked their lives to maintain the liberties of a country, which, by the policy of annexation we have admitted to be of immense value to us, should be degraded from their well-earned rank, to appease an inconsiderate und unfounded jealousy. We have too firm a reliance on the justice and fairness of our government, to suppose that they will, or can entertain so ungenerous a purpose, despite the clamors of the envious few; and we venture to say, that no brave man in the American navy, will permit his feelings to be jaundiced | against his Texan brethren. EwiGration ro Catirornta.—We have been shown | a private letterfrom D. G.W. Leavitt, Esq., of Napo- leon, Arkansas, in which he states that he is now getting up a company to start from Fort Smith, on the first of April next, for California. Nearly a thou- sand of them, determined people, men, women and children, the old, the young, the rich and the poor, the farmer, mechanic, lawyer, doctor and preacher, all will assist to make up the company. The outfit for each individual will consist of two horses, a good rifle, sixteen pounds of lead, four pounds of powder, caps, &c., and a tent and camp equipage for every five, together with a stock of pro- visions for a journey of 1600 miles. They intend forming a settlement at the head of the Gulf, and also at San Diego harbor. They willstart on the tenth of April, and the journey will occupy about four months. San Diego harbor is a point next in importance to San Francisco, and the two together will be like the New York and Philadelphia, of the middle States. | Many years, we are confident, will not pass, ere, by peaceful migration, the most important parts of this | country, rich and beautiful in soil and climate, wil] be settled by the most energetic portion of our de termined people. Monicira. Rerorm.—We observe that one of the principal objections raised against Alderman Hart’s bill for the amended cbarter of our city, is that of property representation, as applied to the three lower wards. It is said that the duties of aldermen in these wards are far more arduous than those of other wards composing the upper portions of the city. In the still and quiet hour of night, it is but seldom that the official aid of an alderman ig requisite; while in the business hours of the day the population ot the upper wards form the most active part of the moving population down town. Beside this, there is an increased degree of vigilance necessary upon the part of our city officials in the neighborhood of the wharves and piers, our ferries and our steam- boat landings, than is demanded in the less excit- able and more orderly part.of the population resident any where above Canal street. This is a simple statement in relation to that part of Alderman Hart’s bill so generally complamed of. Someruine 1x rug Wixp.—Two or three gentle- men connected with the government in Canada have recently visited Washington, and had severaj conferences, itis said, with the British Minister there. It is presumed these conferences have refer- ence to the condition and feelings of the Canadians, especially thel French portion. It was probably deemed necessary that Mr. Pakenham should be made acquainted with the aspect of affairs in Cana- da, in order that it might have its proper influence on his course relative to the Oregon question. It thus appears that England is strongly represented in diplomacy in this country. We not only see several prominent gentlemen of the Canadian government making a visit to Washington, but an increase in the embassy, by the arrival of Messre. Crampton and Ponsonby. Maexetic Tececrarn.—There is every prospect that the telegraph between New York and Boston’ will be completed as far as New Haven by the time the next steamship arrives at Boston. The indeta- tigable members of the company are certain that they will accomplish this, and are using most strenuous exertions to that end. The company in- tend running an express from New Haven, and will, by the aid of the telegraph and their express, con- vey the news to this city im about five hours—at least an abstract of it, probably a column, or a co- lumn and a half—depending upon its importance. — This company deserve great praise for their exer- tions. Tue Express Line.—It appears that the Great Western express, from Baltimore to St. Louis, and the West generally, is ran by Greene & Co. They run from Baltimore to Wheeling, Cincinnati, St, Louis, and thence to all parts of the West. They have the only regular horse express in the United States, and run from Cumberland to Wheeling, 130 miles, by 4 horse wagons, with goods of every de- scription, through in 54 hours. ‘They connect with Adams & Co,, of this city, and Sandford & Shoe. maker, of Philadelphia. Tue Fracas at Ricumoyy.—This affair has re- sulted, as we expected it would, in the death of Mr. Pleasants. It is represented as the most murderous | aud brutal thing that has happened for a long me; and we hope that there are soins mitigating circum- stances connected wish it—otherwise we do not en- vy Mr. Ritehie’s feelings. How much life and talent ow been sacrificed to the barbarous code of duel- ing ! —_—__ Sumercrp Paoreiiexs.—We direct the attention of our readers to a communication, in another col- umn, relative to submerged propellers. It would be very desirable to ascertain the best submerged pro- peller of those invented. We understand that Loper’s are excellent, and bid fair to be at least a match forall others. This principle of propulsion ig decidedly the beet for vessels of war How, then, it | TuearricaL avo MusicaL.—The cultivation of music and the drama may be regarded as one of the strongest evidences of refined taste which any civilized community can present. Both are now in as vigorous, healthy and flourishing a condition in this country ag the dearth of great musical and dra- matic talent will admit. The American people readily appreciate and keenly relish the beauties and excellencies of artists, and a generous support has ever been extended to the claims of genius and talent. ‘The most eminent among the bright names success has in most cases far exceeded their most brilliant anticipations. We have, as a people, all the elements of greatness—a natural love for whatever | is beautiful and true in nature and art; and the time must come when we may justly lay claim to a re- | | fined national taste, exhibiting itself in our national | | music and our national drama. The lion pianist of the age—Leopold de Meyer— | | is still absent from the city, and no great musical | furore may be expected previous to his 1eturn. | | This accomplished artiste has given two grand | | concerts in Philadelphia, which we learn were | crowded with the most brilliant and enthusiastic | audiences. He goes to Washington, to gather fresh laurels, and will probably return to this scene of his | triumps in a few weeks. The very excellent sleighing during the past week materially aflected all places of amusement in this | city. Atthe Park theatre, Miss Charlotte Parnes has been playing around of comedy, assisted by | Mr. Vandenhofl. Mr. Sands, and his beautiful and | talented children, also concluded their engagement | at the Park, on Saturday evening, with another | rareand brilliant display of gymnastic feats. They | proved very attractive. At the Bowery theatre, several new dramas have | lately been produced, ina style of unprecedented splendor and magnificence. This establishment is conducted with great ability, and is now in the full | tide of successful operation. The celebrated and | popular drama of “ Putnam” is performed this eve- ning, by the talented company. Howe’s circus, at Palmo’s, is also one of the most delightful places of amusement in the city, and the graceful and elegant equestrian feats per- | formed by the troupe, attract fashionable and crowd- | ed houses. | The Seguin troupe are engaged to appear at the | Park theatre shortly, and will bring out the new and famous comic op:ra, by Donizetti, entitled “ Don Pasquale,” which has been performed with such | distinguished success in London and Paris. The failure of the Seguins, during their last visit, was owing to the fact of their performing in old, and in one instance at least, entirely worthless composi- tions. But the production of “ Don Pasquale” will probably ensure musical and fashionable audiences. We sequire the'stimulus of novelty to draw crowd- ed houses, and it must be of a meritorious char- | acter. Upon the whole, theatrical and musical affairs seem to be ina very flourishing condition through- eut the country. Boarp or Assistant AupERMEN.—The regular semi-monthly meeting of this Bourd will take place this evening, provided a quorum canbe mustered to- gether ; which, however, is somewhat doubtful, in- | asmuch as several members of the Board are busy legislating at Albany, while others have gone thither to lobby the new city charter through. Mr. Oliver, the worthy member of the Fifteenth ward, is like- | wise absent from the city, having gone on a South- | em tour. Court or Generat Sgssions.—The March term of this court commences this morning. Davis, alias Collard, the last of the Poughkeepsic barge robbers; and Bartlett, Moore, and others, indicted for obtain. ing a large amount of property by false pretences, are, it is believed, the most importanccases that will | be brought to trial during the ensuing term. Meeting of the Escalapian Society, This Society held a meeting on Saturday evening | last, in the lower lecture room of the Medical Col- | lege in Broadway. It is composed of a number of | the students in the medical department of the New | York University, and has now been in existence | about a year. The object of this society, which | meets weekly, is to bring students into closer con. | tiguity with one another, than they can enjoy by merely attending the lectures in the same building ; and at these weekly re-unions various medical ques- | tions are discussed among themselves, essays on | stated subjects delivered, reports of cases read, and in fact, the various medical topics of the day are in- | vestigated. j Saturday last being the concluding day of the ses. | sion, and a number of the members being about to | leave town for the summer, the meeting of the | 4Esculapians was one of peculiar interest. They as- | sembled at 7} P. M., and notwithstanding the se- verity of the weather, a very numerous attendance was present; a number of invited guests were 1n the | room, and the eminent Professor of Surgery, Dr. | Mott, was among them. ‘The exercises of the even- ing consisted of an address trom Mr. Charles Todd | Quintard, the President of the Society. Mr. Qi ‘arp began by some observatioas on the | many pleasant hours passed together by th the Society during the past session, and verted with | much feeling to the change from the quiet student's life to the bustling, anxious one of the medical practioner, which many of their members were about to experience —he doubted no* but that sometimes, while lexed and wearied with thei would look back with fe lege, their alma mater, its with whom they had theorized on the diffi- | culties that they were then practically encountering. He then enlarged upon the requisite characteristics of an upright modical practitioner, and was sure that by their lives alone they would bi | darts of faghs batrea, malice, a ness with whic assailed, manner which makes the physician beloved and respect- | ed. He then adverted to the great advances which are daily making in the medical sciences. Even within the last belf century, what had not been accomplished ! And for this he would point to men who had been actora inthis drama, during that period, to susiain his words. ‘Their pre-eminent professor of surgery, Dr. Mott, who wasthen present, wos in himeelf a glorious proot of | ” said bh cen trace his steps through his pi ional career and not feel that it has been fraught with lasting good to his fellow men? Be hoid him battling with disease in ita most terrific forms — | standing alone 19 experience to be gained from the past—and with the eyes of the world upon him. Well may an Astley Cooper envy}our own immortal Mott— For glory came and sat him on her throne.” Thero let him sit, and scora the bas:nese of ambition’s ote: “For all posterity shall applaud his deeds.” Mr. Quintanp spoke at some length,and we regret our room does vot allow ut to givea Tuller sysop ef bis cloquent address, He finally concluded by hoping that the liveé of his fellow students, who were now about to | enter junto active life, should such that the world aa eee them inthe language of Shakspeare, and say that, “The clements were so mixed in them, That nature might stand up before all the world And say—'This was a man.’” Miter much applause, the meeting then adjourned. — The Aisculapiaas will hold their regular meotings throughout the spring and summer months. Movements of Trvetaters, | The arrivals yesterday were in the same preportion of extent as those generally ona Sunday. Tiere are at the Amen bama dor des Ay—E, French, Sing Sing ; II. A. Nicolls, Ala- ‘ Higginson, Boston Mr. Tiffany, New York aniel Henshaw, Provi- NC Asron—George Dolbear, Boston ; Joreph Vaux, Nosh ville Boston ; W. Truax, Mobile ; J. Loomes, Connecticul Ww. fy fl ms y cI ick, New Orleans ; E.R. Charles joston ; C. Bos do.; Abbott Law- rence, do. ; J. Kettlewell, Baltimore ; HH. L. Sterne, Bos ton. 5 Sing Sing ; J. H. Bowen, Havana ; Hon. D. Henshaw, James Benford, W. | yO" ly, Albany ; Pleasant Smith, Nashville; H. Horton, Peekskill; Capt. How#, ship “ Emerald.” Fraxxiix—C. Ward, Now Jerse! 8 Proctor, Louisville, Ky. ; Georg ., in, C. Burdsall, Connecticut ; , Cleveland ; L. Faber, St.’ Louis; 0. 8 New York; 8. inson, Bridgeport ; ilicothe, Oni. Guowe—Dr, H. lil, Bremen; Mr. Tiffany, Long Inland. 4 . : | Howarn—H. W. Meredith, South Carolina; F. M. Eekford, Coltmbus ; Col. B, Chandler, St Louis ; J. P- Folsom, D. D. Stockton, Alabama; W. M. Beryhill, Wheeling ; W. B. Gowen, Montgomery, Alabai Ed- 0 ward Petteman, Baltimore ; 8. Wallace, Tennesse F. Wells, New York ; James Potter, Providence ; Me, Eaton, Columbia, 8, C.; J. H Heald, W. Lewis, W. A. ead J. G. Neil, Columbus; B,J, Olmatend, | O. Gherwood, N.H jor of modern Europe have gladly visited us, and their | | with the | lady to that | tome very amy st | hab apt. Callum, New Lon. | y; H. or | | ‘Theatricals. | Panx THeatax.—Shakspeare’s tregedy of “ Henry IV. | will be performed this evening ; Mr. Vandenhoff playing Hotspur. This is one of the most famous compositions of the immortal bard, and we hope to see a crowded and intellectual audience in attendance. Mr. Vandenhoft’s Hotspur, we consider one of h's best eflorts—it is spirit” ed and finished—full of fire and enthusiasm. The Falstaff too, is an inimitable performance, and on "representation, kept the house inaroar. The whole tragedy, m fact, abounds with wit and humor.— ‘The new drama, entitled “ The Cricket on the Hearth,” founded on the late production of Charles Dickens, will | also be presented. It isatrue and affecting picture of | domestic life among the lower classes of England. Bowery Tuxatre.—The grand national drama of “Patnam,” will be performed this evening, with the drama of “ Ernest Maltravers.” Both these dramas have been played with extraordinary success, and well de- serve all the encomiums bestowed upon them. Mr. Scott sustains the principal character in the first piece, and Richard Darvilin “Ernest Maltravers”—Mrs. G. Jones playing Alice. The management of the Bowery deserve great praise for their liberality and enterprise in cater- ing so successfully for the public taste. Every play produced by them, has been got up without regard to | expense, anda generous public have thus far sustained them in their efforts. A crowded and fashionanle house will undoubtedly grace the boxes this evening. Howes? Cincvs at Patwo’s—The Dill for this house this evening, is tho most attractive of any yet. The fa- mous Rockwell, who nightly drew immense audiences | in London, and Mr. John Whitaker, the greatest somerset man of the age, are engaged, and make their first ap- pearance this evening, in that laughable piece, “ Doo Quixotte.” Such liberal ray Soper of the manager, cannot fail to repay him handsomely. We ha hesitation in ranking this circus as one of the most | plessant places to spend an evening, and the best cure for an attack of the country. Weicn ano Devevan'’s Nationat Crncvs, Parapet: puia.—This estaclishment is nightly thronged, w st fashionable audiences, and the o' horsemanship, posturing, &<.,have won the admiration of all visitors. A talented company of equestrians are hore engaged, and the gentlemanly and indefatigable manegement spare neither pains or expense in c for the public taste. The season in Philepelphia will shortly terminate, and the troupe will leave for Baltimore and Washington, in order to fulfil their engagements. M. Gisent’s Concent.—This affair will come off to- morrow evening at Nidlo’ 1 is expected to be one of the best of the jon. A e num of celebrated musicians will assist Mr. Gibert in the performances. Avovsra Maywoon.—This oxtraordinary dane: city paper, has made her debut at Vienna we know of, blues” in the a the option of taking a year's engagement in that city, on most advantageous terms. The following ia an extract of a letter received from her :— Vienna, Deo. Ist, 1845.- ised to write to you here, but I thought it better to wait until ut, which bi shall remain, as I please so much, favorite.” jot yet 7m the month,and I think and appear to be so gr City Intell! A Mysterious Case ov Desen a make the @ one of more than ordinary interes! respectable y ly " in Hammersly street, some time since formed an ac- | quaintance with a young gentleman engaged in mercan- tile pursuits, who paid particular attention to her, and she,asshe supposed, in granting him her affections, reciprocated his feelings ; but while she was indulging happy auticipations of the future, and expecting him, no doubt,to propose atime to consummate their affectionate | interchanges of sentiment ena feelings by matrimony, she heard that the object of her lovo was about to bo married to another. At first sho was unable to bring her mind to believe that such was the caso; but in conse- quence of the great anxiety she felt in the matter, ahe was induced to address a few lines to her long cherished friend, with a view of ascertaining the real | case ; at the same time, in the mest ingenuous manner, expressirg hor feelings of attachment to him, and in the ‘most touching “manner alluding to. the re- | thought all was right, received the twelve shillings, and | mont, and ports in circulation respecting his Sexsqement to ano- ther. To this epistle, she shortly received a reply from her faithless lover, stating that be about to be united to another youn; ly ; that he ne intended that the & little acts of at tention which had been manifested to- | wards her on his part, should be c lered otherwise than in the light of mere friendship ; and that he never ght of addres hor os a lover—or words to that fect. The pe gre solved to destroy herself. To be thus rejected where she supposed she was be- loved—to have the place she had supposed her own, oc- cupted by another—her affections crushed—her pride aroused, But to feel humility, was more than she could endure; and she, therefore, procured a powerful narcotic drug, took it, andthus put a period to her existence. ‘These, so far as we have been able to arcertoin, th facts in that part of thi tory, to which the case, Which ought to be unra' friend: allowing to re- roain as at present ; for although the case was one of suicide, the Corouer was never celled to hold a f the young lady do wron| exton buried her without such a certificate? gular procedure, well as some other circum- inces, which it is needless here to mention, renders sequel to this tregic affair, as strange as the occur- rences attending it were unfortunate. Tho young lady is spoken of as having possessed the esteem of her large | circle of acquaintances, nor have we heard cept whet we have reloted above, against the you: man, who by his cruel trifling with ber feelings, cause herto put inend to her existence in the manner de- scribed. The whole a shows how deeply women feel the “ curse of crushed affections,” and what reme- dies they sometimes seek to free themselves from it. Tue Ominous Busisees.—The whole number of omni- buses, or stoges, in this city, travelling hourly through our principal thoroughfares, is 255, which keep in con- stant employment a large number of men and horses.— Those are owned, as follows :—Kipp & Brown, 33 two horse and one 4 horse ; Slocum, Reynolds & Co. own 64 two horse ; Bolster & Andrews, 20 two horse ; Palmer & Peters, 36 two horse ; Hatfield & Bertine, 23 two horse ; Hatfield & Company, 23 two horse ; James Murphy & Company, 29 two hoi Moore, five two horse ; Charles Whitson, 8 two horse; John Murphy, 6two horse and 3 four horse, an mas Murphy, 3 two horse. Total, 255, 7 teresting statistics we gather from Valentine's aught, ex- Fixe.—The alarm of fire last night, at 10 o'clock, ori- inated from a fire in the dry goods store of Logget’ and Buckley, No, 430 Grand street. The dry goods were aged—the building but trifling. It was considerably 4 een caused through the failing of a jad to ne Panx Fouxtars —The gentleman who is dele- charge ofthe Park by the Corporation to tak ‘ountain, inust be a very erratic geni n the city was fall of strange: musquitos anddust,and a sight of t i have done every body good, the for several weeks, and the frogs and tadpol ited the basin, died for tho lack of their native element. But now, when the thermometer ii the Fountain is sprin, and its freezing spray Itis ly amusing to see the pedestt even in Broadway, throw their cloaks a rog shoulders, and shiver at the very sight of the cold Fount: We verily believe that the Fountain-keeper must be “in” with the coal offices, the inevitable ef- fect of the Fountain, in this weather, is to make ell who see it, put ona fresh hod-ful as soon as they reach their stores or houses, Natrowar Camprian Cecenration—Sr. Davin's Dar. —The ann i rable festival will be ce- lebr t veuing at jinerva Rooms, by adinner, illustrative of the ancient ceremonies and customs of the country of Wales; and in which many of our publicchar. acters and citizens have been invited to participate. A magnificent national banner, expressly designed and ex- ecuted, will add to the cther decorations of the room; and the expressive badge of the “ Acorn,” now revived, will | ce ntribute to perpetuate the national spirit of the anpi- | ete Finer Day oy Senixo.—The nominal winter has | at last bidden us adieu. d changes in the ccome, it at least though “ coming in like a lion, it will go » And, indeed, old Sol did condescend to a having hidden his faco from fact of return brings joy with fature, we see the budding, and then hear the pleasant carol of the birds el the mila breezes which scarcely ‘he long, pleasant days ia the glid up before us; and in looking at the carried back in thought to our youthful of our life—when season was cearest to | Itis hard to think, that too often in this workiug | day world, the charms of the besutiful spring and summer time are often lost tous. Buthold! We have | got the tedious March, the most disagreeable month in the year, to pass through, before we arrive at the actual spring. we'll wait. | ‘Tae Recert Waecxs—Pusiic Meetixc.—A number of our most influential shipping agents and citizen: re @ meeting at the American Institute, this evening, at seven o'clock, to hear a report of the American vi wrecks, and to devise means of prevention and relief, The pablic, and all friends of the sailor, are invited to attend. Neaaty Daowxeo.—Two boys were skating, yester- day forenoon, when the ice gave way, and both fell in, and were it not for thi tance of William Beechly, they weuld both ha: drowned. The names of the boys are Henry Van Cleef and George Simmons. | Conosen’s Orrice.—decidentally Burnt—The Coro- nor held an inquost on the body of Sarah Cunningham, a native of Ireland, 90 yoars of oge, who came to her goats through ber cloths accidentally mast fire, on Friday night. The foquest was held at No. 99 Cherry { st. Verdot acvordingiy ang | ai been received with great favor by the public. Sho has | 1 | ‘ious circumstances connected with led, and which the | and one four horse ; Benjamin | rday was the first day of eck Society, relative to the recent calamitous | Police Intelligence. Commalius Nocsans who ‘Kespea, rum hale fof sree , who keepsa end prostitutes, at No. 33 ‘Canes street, on the Five }, Was arrested by ward, on Saturday night, charged with robbing a young | man ‘by the name of Adam Hart. It appears from the | facts in this case, that an elderly man the name of Alexander Hart, and his two sons, called Adam and John, residing at Coldray, Mass , arrived in this city on Friday night, this being the first time his boys had bee: fi from home, they being tw ing bi ing six feet at least, and ov th ‘reenest” Yankees we ever saw in these digg’ The old mon, wishing to show bis little buys the big sights around town, strolled on the Five Points, and was crib,” to take a drink, by an old black Bill Smith; who, efter getting them well rummy, escorted them into the above den, y Noonan, and there they took some ten or more which krocked them completely over, and Adam was put to bed in a Saturda: $400,'and his,watch, (he belog the suehioect we ae al wat e bei 1e cashier of , On communicatin Ges Tacks to the officers, “corneli, McManus, and and his accomplices, consiati Ann Wells, Bill Smith, the fatson, they at once arrested Hog of Sarah Wil Mary vaod ploves of musi a es of muslin, also two German silver su ied to have been locked up by Justice | Drinker fore Burglary —James Morrison and Robert Gamble were caught last night in the house of Emma Harrison, No. 43 Grand street, they having broken through the base- ent window; and were in the act of robbing @ premises, whea George Gale, heard the noise, id caught the chaps inthe act. They bolted into the 4. by a policeman of the 8th jon house. Justice Osborne Noonan Several articles, such ‘as shaw yesterday, for stealing ahandsome cloth coat $50, belonging to Mra. Stewart, No.5 Watt street. This | woman was employed to do some work in the house, | and, on leaving the premises, stole the above property | and 'pawned it at King’s pawn shop, Grand street, for ) 1th. Wi renological Table for Febru: 1846. 2ad. Reception of the news from Menico, giving the 6th. Great Miebate in the House on the twelve months’ policeman Cornell, of the first notice, in which Mr. Rhett, Mr. Adams, and others, took 7th. The President sent a messoge to Congress, con. taining the diplomatic correspondence between Mr. Bu. chanan and Mr. Pakenham, refusing apy offers of arbi- 9th. The twelve months’ Oregon notice, gisssiving the Convention of August 6th, 1827, passed the House by a vote of 174 to 49, Now tariff bill submitted to the Committee of and Means, in the Lower House of Congress. 12th. Reception of news one week later from Mexico, giving the reported revolution of Arista. 14th Tremendous gale and snow-storm. Ten vessels, includiog the John Minturn, the Lotty, Jersey, Alabama, Pilot boat Mary Ellen, &c., went ashore at Jersey, and about sixty lives lost, pilot, rs, sailors, passengers, men, women and children. Arrival of the Herald’s exclusive and extraor express, from Boston with the news by the Cam- , in seven hours and five minutes travelling time. This express brought peels news from England, and distanced the express of the Holy Alliance, 20th. Another great snow storm. 22nd. 114th Anniversary of the birth of Washington. The military turned out’ during the day, and several balls were given in the evening. 25th. Great debate in the Senate on the twelve months’ notice resolutions, which passed the House, in which Mr. Calhoun, Mr. Allen, Mr. Dayton, participated. 26th. Another debate in the Senate on the twelve | tration. rd months’ notice, in which Messrs. Webster, Breese, Crit- tenden, Calhoun, and others, participated 27th. A very cold day. At 7,A. M, the thermometer was eight degrees ubove zero, w ich wastwo degrees colder than at any time before, during the pat 5 28th. Another snow storm. The month was shrowd- ed in white and buried. New Lonpon, Feb. 28, 1846. The Ice Business—Its Increase. Knowing your earnest desire to lay before the $1 50, where it was recovered. Committed by Justice Osborne. Awful Seduction —Catharine Squires,a lady of very fascinating appearance, was arrested yesterday on @ charge of seducing a gentleman by the name of Wm. H. Smith, residing at No. 100 Wooster street. The com- plaint was made by Mrs. Smith, the legitimate wife of | Mr. Smith. This fair seducer committed to acell for repentance, by?Justice Osborne. Cut with a Kaife.—Stephen Parkenson (black) was ar- | rested last night for cutting another darkie, by the n | of John Brown, of No. 51 Cross street, giving a sev | gash across the forehead. Committed tor trial by Jus- | ice Drinker. | | Charge of Arson.—David Roberts, James Hoyt, Tho- mas Martegh, three notorious Five Pointers, were ar- d last night, by policemen MeManus and Watson, d by Butcher Jim ‘with setting fire to hia “crib,” ‘Anthony street. The magistrate, not deeming the evidence sufficient, discharg: uties, to try their luck again. 4 vigilant Policeman.—Mr. Robert A. Robertson,who keeps a wool store at No. 231 Pearl street, hed stolen from his store on last Tuesday night, a new rifle,valued at $15. On Saturday afternoon, one of the 6th ward | policemen, by the name of Patrick McCollum, called up- | | oa Mr, Robertson and enquired if he Jost a rifle. Up | on being answered in the affirmative, McCollum said he | hed the article, and warted to kaow if Mr. R. would pay him 21 shillings, the amount of which he gave to get it | out of pawn. Mr. R. would not consent, to any such ar. | rangement, fbut enquired where the thief was. To this McCollum said he did’nt know. However Mr. R. left the | store with the policeman, and proceeded tothe Gth Dis- | trict Station,at the Tombs.and shown the rifle,which | Mr. R. identified to be the on len. The matter was , | then taken before Justice M who,'with his us- | ual promptn commenced a ict investigation — | McCollum was asked by t magisatrates, who | gave him the information? He answered, after | several contradictory ‘stories, that a white man told him in the street,, that it pawned at Mr. Simp- | son's, corner of Broome street and the Bowery; that he, McCollum; paid twenty-one shillings to tak out, This story was proved to be false by Mr. Henry | Regan, the clerk cf Mr. Simpson, who stated in his affidavit, that the policeman, McCollum. camo to the | shop of Mr. Simpson and demanded the rifle, and offered to pay the twelve shillings which it was in for. Mr. | Regan then asked him whero the black man was who put itin pawn. McCollum said ho was out | calling in this black thief, hy gave his nam | Thompson, and said he had lost the ticket. TI | then asked him where his boss was, whom he | pawned the rifle for on last Wednesday. The nigger hen pointed to the policeman, who acknowledged the appelation by a knowing nod of the head. The clezk he policeman took to thiet to escape. You le the rifle on gave up the rifle, which it appr the station house, and allowed must understand thet the nigger Tuesday night, pawned it on Wednesday, and on ‘Thurs- day he went with McCollum to get it out; and it was | iylog from Thursday until Saturday afternoon in the | station house, when the nigger hed ntly informed him where it had be tolen from. This principle of recovering property is carried on to an alarming extent | around the Fouts, but has hitherto been managed with more skill to prevent detection. z BE | Stealing a Decanter of Rum.—Jobn Luckie, William Johnson, and George Williams, were arrested about five | | o'clock on Sunday morning, for stealing a decanter of | rum belonging to Jim Green, who keeps a diving bell, | at 156 Anthony street. Justice Drinker, upon omplaint against Green, {or keeping a erly house, and locked him up in default of $500 1nd committed Williams for a petit larceny—so justice was equally divided. 1 Stabbing with a knife—Mary Louisa Davis, a black wench, was brought in and committed, for stabbing another wench, called Vailet Nodine. Petit Larceny.—Henry Halpia was caught last night, by @ policeman of third ward, for stealing a basket worth seventy-five cents, belonging to Laden & Hoog- land, No. 81 Ves it. Locked up for trial. Battimoreg, Feb. 21, 1816. | The Ball—Its Beauty and Grace. Tius ball, was indeed most brilliant--girls beau- tiful—men handsome—chaperons kind. The west end had been on the qui vive, since Miss C—s note requesting the pleasure of—— company, on Friday evening,the 20th inst.,went forth tojthe tune of Hardon’s tramp, so welcome to all, ar hoe beat the pave- ments, with his little silvor tray upon his arm. Baltimore has been very gay this winter, but J could not go out. My curly, black-haired little Bibiche, having | | taken my finger for a piece of cheese, indulged her ap- petising propensities to such an extent, that I could not | ull on numser sixes, and | hate sevens—therefore, | have Coen aaatse to do my winter’s duty; aud you New- Yorkers remained unwritten to; at least, about Balti- more parties. entered the room, a the arm of Judge a very distiogu pproached Miss C——, to make our o! truck with the manner in which she ee eet greeted us—the “ glad to ‘ofthe Corporation, lately from the press, and compiled | you" not tho smile nor the welcome of atlectatio Sader the Givection of the Common Ceauell. We eos | ab really glad to sider this book of Mr. Valentioe’s invaluable as a refer- Ny Baltimore beauty—( | ence, and cordially recommend it to sll who have occa- | sickly fancy of the writer inthe Western Continent has Sion to look into the statistics of ourcity, as beicg every | portrayed.) As she stood within afew feet of the door, thing they can desire, to assist them. with o smile pi upon her calm face, as Aurore’s first —Tho fire yesterday afterncon was at the porter blush upon the morn, her beauty seemed greater than ith | ever. pel ie, 213 Duane street. It was extinguished with | © lovely gisl she was, of looks serene, And motions which over things indifferent, shed | The grace and gentleness from whence they cams.” But we will pass over the time, till the bewitching hour of party twilight—the hour aiter suppe! As I stood in the door-way, talking to that queen of ore ball givers, Mra.S H——n, every thing and every body could be Tho ball room was being filled again, and Murray was discoursing sweet music, to which the waltzors were beating tima, in circles of three feet diameter. Had Byron heard this music, and seen the beauty and grace that the arm of man embraced and supported in the whirl of this charming dance, his | “ waltz” would have been milder. | with that great embodiment of nonsense, but graceful, Mr. G——, while Mrs. G, who is a perfect fairy, a | little love, was doing the Lke with W. B—, a sort of bear, as described by Miss Bremer, in the * Neighbors. But stop ; I may tell too much truth. It is strange thi the fairer portion of our sex-generally consort with su | and B. I could tell of tw ich Case! | butiwon't. The only relief gi to that almost | versal ill consortism among ‘waltzers, was the ap- jarance of two couples upon the floor, who seemed as fr Heaven itself had so srrunged it, for its own gratifica- | tion—the young daughters of our great Senstor, RJ. Miss L. J——n was with Mr. T—s “ Fair encounter Of most rare affections.” But hats in this scene of gaiety should they seem so i pensive “ Sir John. How can’st thou cross this mar: Borachio. Not humbly, my lord, but so coverily, that no dishonesty shall a, lord” And Miss 8S. H——n was near by, bearing heavily upon the arm of W, J, panting from the fatigue of a most de- licious waltz J. 18 a nice man, with but little witand a bad face ; but take him all in all, bh Muse H. is not pretty either, but th Je ne sais quoi sbout her that fascinates. Tnen just starting off with Mr. St——t, is one of Philadel bia’s fair flow L—y. She is wit —but 1 will let the drawing room. Ah! here, by us,is Mis: ina rich crimson velvet chair, and J. B—n ison sit upon, is Mise W- ; her bright bi figures on the carpet,” and her cheek uponit. Young K——dy, (the handsom is pouring into her ear‘his eloqueut tale of love. And now they both brighten up,—but we must leave them alone too, and let “Her fond breast on his true heart rely.” And there again, by the curtain, 6 feesh-man talk ing to D—s. We wish uld tell you more its the fomale wit of Canandai- nt and accomplishments than ntleman by herside is one latent wit of any of oursex, You a! ite direction, and be- iss L. M——s, whose it ‘ossion, is re- oer bee see wreaths about her. Not far from Mise D. gua—a woman of more fe any other in the room. The fit to awaken the know him—T. . Now turn your eyes in the hold t beauty of this 2 | | | ties which, strikingly handsome a face as | Mivere’ under the shade of that briliient — Hore am interrupted by my friend, Mise H , who has | come to chat over the incidents of ths “Carroll bal | with me, She advisos me to make wnother letter, as we not more than half teenage with my description ~ { e xt one, | hope, will be more fateresting, Till ‘pear with = " ing | | The charming bride of T. M—-n—s moved light as sir, i thousands of your readers, the earliest information relating to the business or politics of any portion of our common country, I send you an account of a business enterprise, which bids fair to become a matter of vast importance to this portion of old Connecticut, and to add to the amount of luxury which your Empire | City is capable of commandiog from all quarters. I al- lude to the movement of “The Merchants’ [ce Compa- ny,” of New York, in procuring their supply of ice from the Niantic Lake, at East Lyme. This beautiful hittle lake, covering an area of one andahalf mile, or more, in) circumference, is situate about six miles weet of New London, and is as remarkable for its astonishing by (being in most parts one hundred feet or more,) as for the purity of its water, and the beauty of the ice itaffords. Lar and extensive buildings have been erected upon the shore of Niantic Bay, capable of con- | taining vast quantities of ice, which are now filled from the lake, a part of which, [ understand, is intended for the New York market, andthe balance Mes at to such foreign parts as will afford a market for The is cut out with ice ploughs, and other tools, made expressly for the business, transported over a rail toad, fromthe lake to @ huge depositories, with astonishing repidity. The industtious ere Ing @ dock, actively prosecuting the work of complet which will afford ce of water sufficient for vessels of | almost any draft, hich, when |, can, within * the co wil two hours, be “ out at ngealed tera of the Nisntic to those whose localit not permit them to boast the manufacture of so delicious an article of commerce. Altogether, we consider this undertsking as an epoch in the history of Connecticut ; and, from the fige qualities of the ice, and the great fa- cilities offered of affording it Siep for transportation, there seems to be no doubt that Niantic Lake will soon become an extensive depot, from which ice will be sent and | to all partsof the world. I sincerely hope the expecta- e it | tions & the Company may be fully Teallsea: Supven Dgatu—Surrosep Srpuction—Grave} Rorsep.—The sudden death of Miss Sarah W. Ro-| binson, at Gener Livingston county, afiertwo or three} and without the knowledge of her danger- ous condition, has given rise to rumors of a most painfal] character. 8o far as the rumors fix upon eny person in| that county, the charge of seduction, they are not cre-| | dited at (ates An ioquest was ordered at the Cow House on Friday last; at the hour of essembling, no came that the grave was empty. The body had evider ly been spirited away the night previous, the roner had ordered an inquest. added to the excita rumors and conjectures flew about as to th | cause, and who could have been concerned in the tran action. The Coroner, after consulting several le; ral gentlemen, came to the conclusion to proceed with th investigation; Moses Hunt w rdingly, called and rn, and testified as follows :—“ 1 attended the fun there was a large concourse. I furnished the coffi acted as undertaker; I attended onally to the bu ial at the grave on Temple Hill; did not s:0 the grav filled entirely up. A colored man, named Daniel Ham: met, filled tac grave—knew the body was in the coffin when put in the grave; I have that time examin the grave—to-day. Three persons, Nelson Humphrey] Lewis Baily and James L. Wright, were with mo--the reyecig ee po oe aie if the Coroner- | the was gone. Found the grave open; the roug! box was inthe greve; tha lid ba ° side of tbe grav and the coffin goue. Can’ttell what instrument was u in opening the box. I saw tracks from the grave to th north fence next to the woods. Can’t tell how muct | snow fell last evening; can’t say whether tha tract were made beforo or after the last snow; sawa goo many tracks, partly filled with snow; the firet hea | snow fell Saturéay night last. I did not ores the fence—the tracks led north to the road ugh | gro a sleigh track from the fence to th there between 9 and 10 this mornin, six inches or more snow fell last nij | One of the men got down into the box” Other wit: | es were sworn, when the Coroner discharged the jur: ‘We learn that a full statement of the matter, from one 0 both of the attending physicisns, may be expect week; and thatthe body was exhumed by the relativi | a pre &@ post mortem examination.—.dibany 4t! | | T was | should think Superior Court. Marcu Ten, 1846.—The court will not call the t calendar on Mgnday, the 2d of March, farther than No. Serrovs Accrpent.—Cyrus Curtis, Esq. Mays of Hudson, in passing down State street, in this city, fel and broke one of his legs.—dlbany Atlas, Feh. 26 « Jocke: Abra ee with a complet tment 1, Toilet $3 Shaving Ci G | Auine Beats Oil, Ammudiae for Chap-ed iol 0 je warran z rs of a super oF quality; Hai and Shaving Brnahes, Combs. Ke. &e.—fu ' sale whole: | retail, by E. RUUSSEL, 159 Broadway, between Liberty | Courtsandt streets. | MONGY MARKEr, Sunday, March l= P. M,/ There has been a very great change in the public min in relation to the complexion of political affairs, w: the past week. This change hes been caused partly the advices from Washington, and the tone of the es in the Senate npon the Oregon question. The accou! from England, by the last steamer, are not considered! all of a pacific character by the leadiag members of administration party inthe Senate. Those who protess| speak the sentiments of the President, are of opinion th the British premier is not so peaceab:y inclined us his marke in Parliament induce many to think. Many leading cepitalists and financiers, in this mark} ; ere disposed to teke an unfavorable view of the forei | News, and rogul.te their operations sccordingly. | appearance of the stock market shows this; and the p bability is, that prices for stocks will experience a {1 ther depression. The commercial advices from Eng! received by the Cambria, are of themselves of the m: favorable and valuable character, sufficiently so have given a great impetus to our foreign and dome: trade,and have increased the prosperity of this count immensely ; but the peculiar position of our fore gn fairs—the doubt and uncertainty that surround the and the indefinite allasions of the prime minister of E Jand, in relation to the Oregon question, bave neu! ed the comme: advices, and prevented our reeeiv' such imme ‘iate benefits from the additional facilities foreign trade would have under other circu Had our political matters, both foreign and been ina more favorable condition, the modification the commercial system of Great Britain would have b at this time of vast importance and value to every io | terest ofthe country. We do not megn to say that e' under existing circumstan-es, they are not of great 1no, although many differ very much asto the the repeal or modification of the corn laws of Great | tain upon the price, &c., of our agricultural products; we believe that the position of our public affairs, vy] for a long time, act as a serious check upon the ope: of the changes in the commercial system of Groat B; aod may compel a postponement of the contempls' | changes in the commercial system of the U. States. W | ever hostile feelings towards this country may exist the mind of Sir Robert Poel, and remain disguised u' 7 the pecific tone of his remarks, are of little consequeay ‘so lovg as the Senate of the U. States have it in itsp er to preserve the peace of the two countries, andat peaceably inclined as appears at present. The de that has recently taken piace io that body, cannot! have created considerable confidence in the minds of public generally, in the permanency of our p lations with Great Britain. Tho spirit of ¢ seems to prevail, and we have hopes that the Senste make a move in this matter, and in a shape, which place the whole subject ina much more favorable 1 tion than it hes heretofore possessed. a The uncertainty that exists in relation to this and the doubt which must continue to hang about some time, cannot but have a very unfavorable e) | Upon commercial affairs generally,and upon stock rations in particular. So long as the bears have the | trifling political movement to make capital out offg | long as there are rumors of war sfloat, to frigh bulls—so long the stock market mast continue depres and prices ins very feverish, fluctuating state EB War speech In Congress {s worth thousands of Cobian, + the care of Wall street, and the longer this Ore