The New York Herald Newspaper, March 14, 1846, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Saturday, March 14, 1840._| MAGNIFICENT VIEW OF THE CAMP AT CORPUS CHRISTI, | TEXAS. THE WEEKLY HERALD. The Weekly Herald, to be ready at 80’cloock this morning, will be a splendid number. It will contain a large and splendid view of the Camp of the “Army of Occupation” at Corpus Christi, drawn by our special artist, who occupies the inner tent, and takes his soup at twelve, instead | of three o’clock It will also contain the important intelligence from Washington, the interesting advices from Europe, and the general news of the week Price sixpence a copy The Expected Packets. The following packets are now due at this port: Sirs Wirn News. Whence. Sailis Be London. « a * Siddons . . iverpool 11. Kalamazoo . M’Curran . . , Liverpool 1 St. Patrick. . Proul......-Liverpoel . 14, Shenandoah .. .. .. West Liverpool 16 | Utica. . Hewit! Havre. . 16. Fredonia Lunt. . Liverpoo! 20. St. Jama Meyer London 20. Henry Cl Nye. Liverp 21. Albany. ray javre . . Feb, 24. The latest dates from Liverpool are the 10th, Lon- don 8th, Havre 9th, and Paris 7th of February The Hibernia, the next steam ship due at Boston, | will probably reach that city about Wednesday | next. We may, therefore, expect most of the above to arrive before her news is received. Our news fleet'are on the cruising station. The Warehousing Bill. There have been several attempts made, during several sessions of Congress, to per- fect and pass a warehousing bill, for the purpose of facilitating our import and export trade, and to simplify the business connected with that department of commerce. All these attempts have failed, and we are still without a warehousing system. Every commercial country of importance in Europe has had for years a plan of this kind ; and its peneficia! effects upon the trade of these countries have long attracted the attention of that class of merchants of this country interested. in the adoption of a similar system in the United States. Petitions and memorials to Congress, in relation to this matter, have been presented by the. dozen, but they have, as yet, received very little atten- tion. These petitions and memorials state that the absence of the warehousing system, and the payment of duties in cash, tend to throw a large portion of our import trade into the hands of European houses, who, being gene- rally large capitalists, can advance the amount ot the duty, without inconvenience, and at much less cost for interest, than the American importer, besides enjoying the facility of drawing bills on their partners or principals abroad, thereby obtain- ing a credit on the duties until the bill matures, which is usually some months after the bill reaches Europe. » The local exporter, having a large capital, has facilities for carrying on his business, under the present system, which the importer of moderate capital cannot command The duties upon most articles of foreign manufacture imported into the United States pay a duty varying from twenty-five to fifty per cent., which, being required in cash, restricis the resources of the man of moderate means, and enables the wealthy foreigner, or local importer, to monopolise to a very great extent, this importing branch of the business There is no doubt but that the system upon which our import and export trade is at present conduct- ed, tend to restrict the importations very mucb ; and it, therefore, will become absolutely necessary tha; | such a system should be adopted, before the | modifications contemplated in the tariff are made, | as it will be necessary to remove every restriction | upon our tmport trad» possible, to ensure a revenue | from the new bill. The establishment of the ware. housing system would give much more business to our commercial marine’ than it has heretofore enjoyed in the most prosperous times. A vast quan- tity of merchandise would be imported into this port, go into the public warehouses, and be exported again, without going through all tne ramifications now necessary to obtain the drawback. Many arti- cles would be imported into this port, in great quan- tities, that are not now imported in the smallest amounts, for the purpose of making up assorted car- goes tor exportation tothe South American and othe, ports. There would be nothing lost by a system of this kind, and every thing gained ; and if it would increase the aggregate trade of the country, and give more employment to our merchant vessels, there would, at least, be a great deal gained. ‘This bill, while it would increase the foreign trade of the country, would regulate tae supply of foreign goods more by the actual demand than it has here- tofore been. Merchandise would not be taken out of bond, any faster than it was really required, and the market would not therefore be flooded with foreign manufactures, as it has been so often in past years. The warehousing bill should be connected with the new tariff bill, and passed together, as it willbe more necessary under a low tariff than under a lugh one. Tu Foreign News at Bostron.—The public were much eurprised yesterday morning on seeing one day later news received at Boston, and publish- ed exclusively inthe Herald. This news was re- ceived by exclusive express from Boston at 12 e’clock on Thursday night, at which time our ex- press agent walked coolly into our office and de- posited it on our desk. The news was not of inuch importance. It shows, however, the uuceasing vi- gilance and enterprise with which this paper is con- ducted. We did not anticipate getting any later news from Boston until the arrival of the steamship, but our ever watchful and go ahead agent, Mr. Bigelow, while quietly despatching his parcels throughout New England, understunding that the Sunbeam, a splendid ship, and an honor to Boston, had arrived at that port, quietly, and without the slight- est noise, put on his overcoat, placed a pa- per in his pocket, which he obtained at one ot the news offices, jumped on a locomo- tive and came through to our office with one day’s later news. He started with three days later, but our packets took two days @gt of his hands. The New York packet captains must begin to look to their laurels, as the Boston packets appear to be clippers. We do not wish to make any great fuss about this | beat, for we have got accustomed to the business, and take it quite coolly. We now even have an idea of letting the Holy Alliance beat us for once or twice, as we know it would do them much good. Our reputation in the line is established ; but they have yet to build up theirs. We will re- flect on the matter, and perhaps we will give them a chance to beat us one of these days ; but it will be apure and unadulterated act of charity it we do so. New Yorx Pirors.—We are glad to say that the joint resolutions introduced into the Legislature of this State, concerning the New York pilota, were adopted by both Houses on Tuesday last. These resolutions are to the effect that Congress had bet- ter leave the pilot laws in the hands of the Legisla- tures of the several States. We hope the passage of these resolutions will have a favorable effect upon the memorial of the pilots, which is now be- fore Congress, praying for the same thing. It shonid be borne in mind that the Legislature of this State will soon adjourn, and it is, therefore, neces - ery that Congress should act upon the matter with p)voptness, in order to give the State Legislature to enact new pilot laws, dec. Yorg anp Boston Rarroap.—A company | of capitalists, of this city and New England, have | in contemplation the construction of a railroad frag New York to Boston, in « direct line between the two cities. The distance between the two cities, by the route proposed, will be but two hundred and nine miles, or thirty miles shorter than by the way of New Haven, Springfield and Wor- cester.* The road will connect with the Harlem, at Williams’ Bridge, a distance of twenty miles from this city; pass through new Rochelle, Norwalk, Bridgeport, New Haven, Middletown, Willimanti, a little north of Killingby, Woonsocket, and other manufacturing towns in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. It will connect with, or cross five railroads, viz:—the Harlem, Housatonic, Hart- | ford and New Haven, Norwich and Worcester, Providence and Worcester, and will pass through cities, towns and villages containing more than three hundred manufacturing establishments, and will open a direct communication with the two | largest markets in the country for many manufaetu- | rers which have heretofore been almost shut out, | and which have been compelled to use the most | expeditious route in existence, whatever might have | been the expense. | ‘The contemplated route for this road isextremely | favorable, both as regards grades and facility of con- struction. The maximum grade per mile is 55 feet, and the highest grades varying from 45 to 55 feet per mile, embrace less than one eighth of the whole distance. Surveys have been in progress for some- | time past, and all the reports made give the most satisfactory and encouraging accounts of the feasi- | bility and probable productiveness of the route. It is estimated that the road will cost from five to | seven millions of dollars, and that it will pay a divi. dend upon the cost, at least as large as any other railroad in the country. It is proposed to adopt the wide guage in the construction of this road; that is | atrack six feet wide, instead of the usual width of four feet eight inches. There would be great ob- jection to this, as it would prevent locomotives and trains of cars from other roads running upon its rails. The wide guage would do very well fora railroad | running between two important points, where a con- | nection with any other Jine was not desirable, and | where great speed was particularly required. Had the wide guage been originally adopted, it would have been more*profitable, as it is undoubtedly the best; but after so many lines have been constructed upon the narrow guage, it would be bad policy to adopt a wider one. We would suggest to the pro- jectora of this line, the policy of constructing their road upon the same gauge adopted by the roads with which it connects and crosses. A charter has already been granted by the Legis- lature of Connecticut, to construct a road from New Haven to the west Jine of that State, and a bill is now before the Legislature of this State, for a charter to extend the road from the Connecticut line to the Harlem Railroad. Application has already been made to the Legislature of Massachusetts for a charter to build a road from Woonsocket to Boston, and charters willin due time be obtained from the | Legislatures of Rhode Island and Connecticut, for | the other portions of the road. There 1s no doubt about this part of the business, and from the charac- ter, wealth and enterprise of the company of capi- talists who have projected the line, we should judge there was very little doubt but that the means to complete the work, would be forthcoming when re- quired. Meetings have been held in the various towns interested in the construction of this road, and nearly all the capital required will be raised along the route, leaving but a small per cent to be taken by the capitalists of either this city or Boston. They, however, stand ready to fill any balance required to ensure the completion of the line through. This 1s, next to the Erie Railroad, the greatest railroad movement of the age ; and if the plane of the projectors are perfected, will open a trade be- tween this city and New England, more extensive | than ever yet anticipated. | Spring Traveitine.—In our stirring country the opening of spring is the signal for the commence- ment of travel to and from all parts of the United States. The energy and enterprise of our country- men, which has been pent up with the ice-bound lakes and rivers, spring out again as these are open- ed by the genial heat of the advancing sun, and the travel for business and pleasure commences. It 1s astonishing to what a low standard the rates of travelling in this country have been brought— One can start from home, and, it at all fond of tra- velling, can imagine himself to be enjoying most ot the pleasures of home, and can go from one end of the country to the other with but little more expense than if he were seated in his own domicil— Ulegantly furnished rail cars carry him with light- ning-like speed through waving grain fields, and over blooming prairies; and magnificent floating pala- ces bear him over the calm breast of our rivers, lakes and sounds, and indeed across the Atlantic. Competition, that life of business, has reduced the prices of travelling to their lowest possible esti- mates, and has generally succeeded in making haughty monopolies bow to its superior power. In the various avenues of travel leading from this | city, there will be great competition, and consequent low fares, during the ensuing spring and summer. On the North river, splendid boats will be running to Albany at prices varying from one shilling to two dollars, and all will probably be filled, as we doubt not the increasing prosperity of our whole country, and the prospects of business, will cause more travelling this season than during any other for many years past. On the Eastern route, we learn that several staunch and beautiful steamers are to be placed, so that the fare to Boston will, we doubt not, be reduced during the ensuing summer to one dollar, or a dollar and a half. The ensuing season will, theretore, be a great cne for travelling. All sorts of passengers will go to- gether, and mostly on the Canal street plan. ARRIVALS FRoM Ska.—The arrivals on Wednes- day, at this port, from all parts of the world, were, perhaps, more numerous than on any ene day since New York was discovered by civilized man. No less than forty-three sail of vessel, of all sizes and denominations, entered this port, almost all at the same time. The harbor during the day was whiten ed with sails, presenting a pleasing and most ani- mating appearance Among these arrivals were six European packets, several of which were over-due, and had been anx- jously looked for; a number from the North of Europe, the East and West Indies, and South America ; together with a host of coasters—in all, making the largest fleet probably ever witnessed in thie harbor. The harbor yesterday presented a similar ap. pearance of activity. The bustle, business and confusion along the wharves are, indeed, refreshing to the feelings of those who have an interest in the progress of the commercial interests of this city. The wharves are densely crowded, and present a striking con- trast to the comparatively destitute condition they were ina few days since. We would recommend | strangers visiting this city not to omit taking a view | of our wharves. They are certainly worth a visit. | Maemiricenr Launcn.—We learn that there 1s to | be a splendid launch, at ten o’clock this morning, | from the ship yard of Westervelt and Mackay, toot | of Seventh street, near the Dry Dock. The ship to be dipped is to be called the Margaret | Evans, a splendid specimen of ship building, and | | is intended f6r the London line of packets, to take | the place of the Toronto, which ship has just ended her career, with tae greatest éclat, by making a | brilliant passage over the Atlantic. | The new packet is to be commanded by the eap- tain of the Toronto, E.G. Tinker, Eeq., a gentle- man and a sailor, in every sense of the terms. Tue Srreets.- The streets are getting intosome | what like a passable condition again. The Croton water is found of great use in removing the snow and ice. ee | sep the most honorable testimonial: Panx Txeatae.—No little tact and taste have been evinced in bringing out “Don Pasquale.” Nothing Could have drawn better houses tothe Park at this sea son, and nothing could have given more pleasure and satisfaction to its patrons. The music is certainly most | exquisite, and the singing, with such performers as com- | pose the present troupe, is, of course, excellent, The duet between Pasquale and Ernesto, in the first scene, is delightfnl, as also is the one in the second act, “To the garden quick descendin; The scene of the illuminated villa of Don Pasquale where the serenade is introduced, is universally admir- ed,and calls down nightly plau comic and cotertaining ballet that American stage, is the pantomimic dance at the opening of the second act. To-night this beautiful ope- ra will be performed for the sixth time. ‘‘‘The Bach- woodsman” was received with great eclat. It is asin- gular mixture of the bujfa and seria, calculated to inter- | very deeply those who can appreciate the strong lings of a child of the wilderness. Mr. Marble has happy ity of throwing © expression of language into the tone of his voice. lays Solomon wal Engle t He to-night, in the popular comedy of ‘ Jonathan in land,” and, as it is the last nignt but one of his en- gagement, the Park will, of course, be crowded by the many who are curious to compare the comic produc- tions of Italy and Yankeedom. Bowery Tueatne.—The magnificent drama of “ Ivan- hoe,” with the gorgeous equestrians and scenic exhibi- tions interwoven with the piece, has caused a run to this theatre almost without parallel in theatrical history: Such a splendid and magnificent spectacle is rarely to be | seen, uniting, at once, so much to affect the feelings, to | arouse the passions, and to captivate the eye of taste.— No one should lose the opportunity of seeing this great piece, which, both as a drama, as a work of art, and asa specimen of genius and talent, is enough to excite won der and admiration. The opportunity of seeing it is again presented to-night, and should not be passed over. | InreREstiING FRoM CENTRAL AmERIcA.—We have received files of the Balize (Hon.) Observer to the Mth ult., inclusive. It contains advices from Cen- | tral America to the 6th of January. They are very interesting. We |-arn that an insurrectionary force of 2000 men, organized in the State of Nicaragua, by Chi- | lon, having marched to attack the city of St. Leon, was met by a greatly inferior force of the St. Leon people, and a battle ensued, in which Chilon’s men were defeated, with heavy loss. It is stated that a treaty of peace was afterwards | arranged between Nicaragua and St. Leon. | Ovr River Navigatiox.—The south wind of the last forty-eight hours, which last night increased to a gale, with very full tides, must “ burst up” the ice, open the navigation, and permit the glorious Hud- son to pour treasures incalculable upon us in abun- dance. St. Patrick’s day will witness “ the banish- | ment” of John Frost’s embargo. ARRIVED FROM GERMaNy.—The Bremen bark Argonaut arrived here on the 12th instant, from | Bremen, with 108 German emigrants. The cele- | brated George Frederick Seidensticker, docter of | ws, from Gottingen, in the kingdom of Hanover, is among her cabin passengers. | Captain Hederick gives us the following particu- | lars of this gentleman :— | “This highly respectable character, whose strange fate was often and manifoldly discussed in most of tne German and other European newspapers, enjoyed ever | ‘and enon the most vivid compassion from those of his countrymen who adore the princi liberty. Even | our newspapers mentioned, at times, his name the highest regard, and praised the honorable persevering firmness of character and energy, by which, in the most ful and disconsolate situations, he enforced for imself the esteem even of his bitterest enemies. 9 years agoa number of German settlers in the United nt a petition to the King of Hanover, soliciting arge of Dr. 8., and to send him to the U. S., but then in vain. Inthe years 1813 and’14,when the allied armies delivered | their countries and their Princes of the French usurpa- tion, Mr. Seidensticker, although but 17 years of was seen foremost in their files. Covered with woun he returned home, and when restored, he dedicated | self to the science of laws. Through ability, energy | and the strictest impartiality, he acquired soon a number of clients. In that time of his practical life, he not only the love of his fellow-citizens, but also the et | teem of the different magistrates tel TAC ceed became in contact with. Even trom his political tg aeoemel he ut eee Di ‘is publi ti and private situation left e was more and more seized w: rfidious character of the German ilating oll former promises, ish the old regime, with her abu: ‘ing the poli neration of their countries. | ‘When, therefore, in the year 1831, the patriots of his | berth place, Gottingen, were resolved to ask, with arms | in hand, more liberal political institutions for try, Mr. 8. did not tarry a moment to place himself at the head of his compatriots. In consequence of this | movement, the new “fundamental State law” was | | grarted to the kingdom of Hanover, which constitution | ‘was again annihilated by the present King, at his acces- sion to the throne, and at the same time the whole weight | of vengeance of the Hanoverian government and its seids fell down on Seidensticker and his friends. The less his oersonal character could be blamed, the more reveng ful and malicious government followed its plans in po- | litical prosecution. Fifteen long years 8. was kept in solitary confine though part of the other leaders remained unmolested, when others enjoyed their liber- | ty and their home long before Mr. Seidensticker was freed. But never was his courage and firmness of racter broken during time of his sufferings. H plied in his loneliness to serious studies, as far asthe | possibility thereto was left him. At last, in November, 1845, he got permission to emi- rate to the United Stat nd was sent to Bremerhaven lor embarkation, without having had an interview with his Byatt before departure. During his imprison- | | ment be had only th imes seen that under strict watch—his children but once. May the till now uohappy man meet in this free coun- , With a reception that m: ynable him to call soon for his ano & to make up for the long ae yn agent | enjoy intheir company the blessings of liberty which her true champion deserves. | Police Intelligence. | Marcn 18.--.4 Horse Thief Nabbed.—A Dutchman | Es Coons name of Frederick Zimmerman, was arrested on | uraday morning, by policeman Vanderzee, of the 3d ward. [tap , from tne facts, that Zimmerman left this city on last Tuesday morning, and proceeded to a place called Bound Brook, in New Jersey, and on that night, a little north of Bound Brook, he st stable of Mr. James Watts,a bay horse, valued at and rode him into thi , when, shortly after cros: he fe ted in erate tet r. ic i | In the | A small rose-wood box, about stolen {rom the premises No. 23 sed to have been done by an Irishwo wn cloak. one gold watch and chaia, two gold | pencils, one hair pin, shape of an arrow ; two breast- pins, one with large white stone opened work, the other had a flower worked on the top ; 2 large bra one hair, the other composition ; two bead purses, oi containing $3 or $4 in money ; also, a miniature likeness of the owner of the above property—Mr. Oscar R. Stone, the equestrian rider—contained in a gold case. Another Loss of Jewelry. —Vae premises No. 64 Crosby street, occupied by Mrs. Dominic, was robbed last night | of one gold watch and chain aud sundry articles of jew- ry. No arrest ‘etit Larceny.—Mary O'Brien was detected in the act | of stealing a pair of gaiter boots from the boot and shoe store of A. Scribner. 73 Catharine street. M The dwelling hou ten inches square, wi Bower it, wae entered on Thursday following articles stolen: one gold ied at $14; $10 in bank bills, on the | ers’ Bank ; a gold pin, worth $5 ; aud Is of various banks. No arre: ing Spurious Monry —Thom: night by policeman McManus, of the ged with passing a spurious $10 bill, on Mra. ¢ , No. 146 Waiker street, in payment for bo od up by Justice Drink: ington jennett fadger.” rah Banker was arrested ‘nt, charge: with decoying @ man by the name of William leton, into Moll Sand wherein he was “touched” out of $6, mach to hi had taken the preci one of his stocki 5 up to all such tricks, smi try came off second best. Sarah was locked up for exami- | nation, by Jnatice Drinker. Possing Counterfeit Money.—Edward Thompson was detected last night, i pigarting to pass counterfeit money on Edward Friel, No. Mulberry atreet.— Looked up. Stealing on Time.—Jacob Heyer was arrested last night, for stealing a clock worth $5, Ddelonging to Chris ae Vreedenburgh, 7th avenue, near $2d at. Com- mitted by Justice Roome. Petit Larcenies.—Julia Clayton was caught last night, in the act of stealing clothing from Mr. James H. Van- zant, No. 21 Dey st. Locked up.—William Gardner wat aug! ee night stealing a pine plank. ee james gort was arrested, ona bench wa! a policemen sf the ath ward, Committed. ne A Witness Locked Oj ns, a8 & witness to testify against husband of Madame Costello, 1d to bail jaxwell, the ‘whose trial will iy in the sum of $500, in de- committed to prison. | Anrictratine 4 Storm sy Tur Magnetic Teur- GRal The Toledo (Ohio) Blade points out how the Magnetic Telegray ay be the means of tdisasters on the coast. It “from leeward to windw: | to save our Rens si foe otogregs, | at Toledo will be able to g | Betice of the oath of rtheasterly | veeseis will have time to provide Tor | fell from a scaffolding onthe second stoi | tured his thigh. He was taken to the City Hospital. | Esq., 41 | ly, and wi | ing of the Court. After’ maki | marks, and recit apart of argument of the soner’s coumelontie Torgceding day, he stated the fa: which he intended to rely for | under which he has not yet been tried. Second, on the | that the | convents hardly deser | under their eye. | one of those convents meet at a ball, or other en- ugh as have our Rexicious Notice.—The Rt. Rev. Bishop McC: will administer the rites of confirmation, in the ant Episcopal Church of the Messiab—a co! ition of | colored persons, worshipping in the hall 592 Broadway— | to-morrow evening, at half-past 7 o’clock P. M. " This gentleman lectures eve: Thursday evening, at St. Colomba’s Church, 25th street, near the 9th avenue, on the dogmes of the Church of Rome. The lectures gre extremely interesting, and are marked wtth candor and liberality. ScHoo. Examination.—A school exhibition of a large number of the pupils of Ward School No. 14, in Green- wich sti between Rector and Thames streets, was held last evening, in one of the rooms of the was one of the most interesting scene: ed. Upon entering the room, the first us was about a hundred boys, and the same number of | little dre: T irls, of varying from six to fifteen years, in whiterseated upon a gallery facing the door. se little warblers comme! the exercises by sing- ening several pieces which children can only hen bs an address, | written for the occasion, was en by named G. W. Wyckoff. j mer op very creditable | manner. After this, exercises in ceoeg. 4 were given by | the larger scholars. In the course of the evening, the | pupils were examined in orthography, geography, arith- metic, history, Pallosephy and astrovomy, and in all | gave evidence of attention and study on their part. and Care on that oftheir teacher. In the course of the even- | ing a beautifull duet, called the “Convent Bells,” was sung with great sweetness and elegance of style, by Misses Sie, and Miller. A declamation upon the beauty of liberty, was given in a neat manner by Master Blair, and another, an addi for the by Master Buck. is hardly necessary, how: particulari: The exhibition was throughout entirely successful, and must have been highly gratifying to the parents present. Crry Hosritau.—Friends of tients ut the City Hospi- | | tal, wishing to visit them, will hereafter be admitted on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 3 P. M. till sunset. Accipent.—A man named Michael Devyr, employed | as a workman on the new building in Roosevelt street, , and broke his leg. He was taken tothe City Hospital. Anornen.-James R. Moreton, working ena of | wood in 17th street, the wood fell on him, and frac- | Pocxet-Picxino —The pocket of Titus Sanford, pilot on board the New Hav iteamer New Y‘ was pick- ed of a pocket-book on the passage, containing $110. Parvonxp.—In the case of James Henrietta, recently convicted and sentenced to the State prison for the term of two years, for a grand larceny, in having stolen an anchor worth $63, the Governor been pleased to jury ilty, that the accused was not o! fe erefore, at their sugg. ecutive. ristta, it transferred to the Lunatic Asylum. Comm: enya understood, Thomas Shankland, — all street, has been appointed a Commissioner | for the State of Mississippi, by the Governor of that State. j Caneiess Driving, PP @ suppose him to be m ously iajured. A very interesting lady came ne ing on the sidewalk when this unfortunate man was be- | ing carried off for medic#l aid. tain the name of this individual. off, but was stopped by several name number. La Bat Masque.—This grand affair came off on Thurs: | day night, at the Alhamra, Broadway, under the man- agement of Mr. Dinniford, and was betas oid neatly, thatthe public authorities were completely placed at | defiance. A committee of gentlemen was appointed | who issued cards of invitation, with a private under- | standing to the parties, that they pay each $5 to the pro- | perty man forthe loan of the “black domino.” There | was certainly a lovely mixture, many of whom were | We were unable to ob- driver was making ens, to obtain his | well known, notwithstanding their disguis>, The law strictly prohibits La Bat Masqué being given, wherein tickets are sold for admission, and imposes a fine of | $1000 for such violation. Thus you see Mr. Dinniford has hit upon a plan which evades this law most effectual- many hundreds of dollars into his | pocket. Cononen’s Orricr, March 18.— Suicide by Drowning.— The Coroner held an inquest on the body of William | ‘kes.a German by birth, about forty years of age. it appears, kept a bake: fo. 186 Ludlow | for some time past has been subject toa de- te of mind, and on Thursday night. during one of these spells of insanity, left his bed, with only his night shirt and drawers on, and proceeded to the yard, threw himself down the cistern, where he was found by his son, in about three hours afterwards, quite dead. Verdict according to the above facts. Supreme Court, Before Judge Edmonds. Marcu 18.—The People vs. George Potter.—The Dis- trict Attorney commenced his reply to the argument of the prisoner’s counsel, yesterday morning, at the open- some preliminary re- lowiog propositions, u; ate Distal of ihe! prison :—Firet, that the the re-com! ir, to wit by commitment under an indictment, prisoner is held violation of the condition annexed by the Governor to the ached In support of the Governor's right, he took the towing xrounds, viz :—That by the law of England pardoning power was vested in the sove- reign, and was of such a nature that it might be, and was exercised by him conditionally ; that after the revolution the common law of England was adopted by the consti- tution, and the prerogative of mercy enjoyed vy bao Bnitish crown transferred te the Governor of this State. That the statutes of this State, from the formation of the constitution tothe present day, authorised the Gover- nor to grant conditional pardons. And lastly, cisions of this State, of the sister States, the opinions of the Attorney Generals of the United States, and bop pha Court of the United States, sustain the doctrine of conditional pardon. After the District Attorney had concluded his argument, he was followed | on the same side by Mr. Whiting, who had not finished | when the Court adjourned. The case will be resumed this morning. Maxcu 12.—The argument_in the “ Constantine” case, previously adverted to, was recumed this morning, and may possibly be concluded to-morrow. | | In Chancery. Mancu 18.—Wells and others ve. ‘Thi for Gidson and others. — it was further argued by Murray Hoffman, Esq., e plaintiffs. eer Catholic Education in Canada. | Mr. Epitor :—The riors of the Canadian the censure inflicted in | | days. The intent to kill not be: aioe ‘and was fined $5. Gordon Van- bong Ml having stolen a potmerel my }, which plea was receiv- ef Bail.—George Schultz, indicted for keep- eo, pars Seth, indicted con or ass, ing to a ir wheo trial, thelr fecognizances woes declsed Case ef Mons. Barbiere.—In the case of Mons. Barbier, attom, who was recently arrested for of Mr. Ral h Lockwood,b ej deratiou, in which the accused should be bail, if held at all, and not ntertained. M admitted to one where a denial should be ‘lark, counsel of Mr. Lockwood, op- e . Mr. os the motion made by Mr. Western, to admit Mons. . to bail, as it was quite manifest that he intended to take the life of Mr. Lockwood. The decision of the Court was reserved until Monday next. Another Plea of Guilty.—Henry Budd, indicted for an assault and battery on John Bayard, entered a plea of uilty, and put in affidavits in mitigation of sentence, @ sentence in this case was deferred until Friday next. Trial for Grand .—John Porter, fora larceny, in stealing about $60 worth of clothing rom the boarding house of Mrs. Mary Ann Foster, in the early part of last month, was then put on trial On the part ‘of the prosecution, Mrs. Foster deposed that the ac- cused called at her house and engaged board; and after price for a short ee, shane ge} pe one wes dis thi juantity of clot fl jing to seve- » had "heen taken from thet: trunks, which had been broken open in order to obtain posses- sion of the property. It wds also shown that a number of trunk keys were found upon the accused when arrest- ed by officer Marsh. The jury, howe rendered a verdict of not guilty. Trial for an Assault and Battery, with intent to kill.— John Schneider was then tried for committing a violent assault and battery, with the intent to take the life, of Frederick Fraubel, of No.44 Essex street, by stabbing him with a knife, on the 11th of January last. It ap- ared from the evidence adduced in this case, that, as ir. Fraubel was returning through the 6th avenue, in company with some friends, he was assaulted by Schnei- Who fivelly drew a knife, with which he inflicted a 'e wound, and, in consequence of the injury re- ceived, Mr. F. was confined ‘to his room for tourteen cope, the jury found Schneider guilty of an assault battery only; and he was sentenced by the Court to be imprisoned in the pen aeney, for the term of six months. The Court then adjoured until Monday next. . Marine Court. Betore Judge &--#*h. Mancu I3.—David 8. Jarvis vs. Palmer anil Péiersi— ‘The plaintiff in this suit keeps a livery stable in the up- r part of the and in the month of Moy last, senta Beck to cong | &@ passenger to one of the North River steamboats. It ap; that while the hack was down Broadway, driver reined out and o1 bus No. 202, ofthe Empire Line, of which the defendants are proprietors; that the hack turned down Bleecker street, followed by said omnibus ; that the driver of the hack drove upto a house in Leroy place to take in a ssenger, and that while sianding in front of the door, e omnibus di by, and soon after turned about came up Bleecker street, and ran afoul of the plaintiffs establishment and seriously injured one of the horses thereto attached. is act , therefore, brought to recover suitable dam: for such injury. This case wi viously bro within the jurisdiction of this court, and a judg: as entered in favor of the - tif. It was afterwards carried up to the Superior orp! who reversed the decision of the jury, on the ground the improper admission of tes:imony, and that the amount of damages set forth in the declaration was not fully sustained. The defence mainly rely, if this trespass was committed, as is alleged, that it was the malicious act of the driver, and not through mismanagement or careless- ness, and that, therefore, the defendants are not liable. Up to a late hour the jury had not agreed. Result to- morrow. U. 8S. Ccummissioner’s Office. Before Commissioner Gardiner. Mancw 12. Charge of Striking with a erous Weepon.— William H. Lyon, one of the crew of the ship | Ohio, was arrested yesterday mornin ior ot far- | ahi yn the complaint of Wm. B. Hutchings, From the evidence of Hutch- mate ofthe it on the morning of the 16th January ings, it ap; id | last, about 4 o’clock, while the vessel was on her pas- from Liverpool to this port, the witness came on deck and found there was no look out; he enquired whose duty it was to keep the look out,but could not as- certain; he afterwards went to his room, got his lamp, ‘went into the forecasile, and found the prisoner asleep ; he called him up, and as they were going out, laid hi hand en him and gave hima push; the prisoner said two could piay at that ; he then laid both hands on him and shoved him forward until Lyons fell ; Lyons fet up and said he would cut him; drew his ife, gave Hutchings two cuts in the hand, one a severe one, on the ball of the thumb, and a third below the right breast, oe the gomemrierteiek oil reer but Os no ot jury, e t was a cut. Ly- ons ordered to find bail in $260, or be committed. ‘or ution, Mr. Wm. E. Butler ; for the prison- er, Mr L. B. Sheppard. Common Pleas. Before Judge Ulshoeffer. Marcu 18. —2. Stewart et al. ve. William C. Potter.— This was an action of assumpsit to recover $400. The ——— on business in Cincinnati, and the de- ndant is a dry goods jobber in this city. "The former irchased from latter goods to the amount of $1,000, for which they were to pey, $400 in cash, and give their notes for t! 5 in was consummated,so far as ying ey giv defendant rds refused to iver the goods or refund the $40 alleging, that the notes were unsetis- factory, and that plaintiffé had broken the contract. the defence it was sought to be shown that the plaii had entered into a contract for $1,000 worth of goods, $400 to be paid in cash, and good paper given for the re- mainder ; that (the defendant) had packed up the goods for del but upor enquiry he found the notes to be worth! and insisted that fied in retaining both goods and money, th had not fuifilled their part of the contract b Food paper, os they were bound todo. Sealed verdict his mornin; For plaintiffe Raymond and Clarke; for defendant Mr. Marsh. Movements of Travellers. The following catalogue of yesterday’s arrivals is ‘in extenso,” at the priacipal hotels, early progress of commercial en- ‘d to the genie’ and be rrechsorn unprecedent leten- 1 and Havre packets, of y. We found at the— ngland; Cay "8 Bledsoe, Potts, Phil rival in this Amenican—D. Hume, R. Keneney, England ; T. R. Knox, N. ¥.; J. . ; rat, Montgomery, Aln.; A. P. Tiloston, Boston Trambull, a Col. Porter, Tangier ; D. Moore, burg ; W.D. Davis, N. J. Asron—Chas. F. Dennet, N. P. Willis, Boston; Captain Gorham, Kens! ; J. Lingeo, do; Robert Mahoney, Montreal ; Captain Anthony, ship Argo ; Lieut. McKay, cation of Convents. | |. 1» i 4 i Those itutions, being purely religious, refuse Lin ¢ Mergen pees Waskionton teak only to ta srders who require to absent them- | Davis, Boston; Cobb, Neb, Haywood, Gardner, Bos- selves at nigiits, (or the purpose of attending balls, | ton; &. , Taunton; J. B. Chapman, Boston ; T. Bar- and other amusements; a convent not being like a | nari and Hanley, ros 4 Capt. Cloney, U. 4A. ; E. hotel, where persons can pass in and out at all| B. ‘Aurora ; C on, Boston ;| W. H. Blair, hours. This rule does not apply at all to day scho- | lars. Over them they never do or have exercised | such control. | When parents place their daughters under their | care, the nuns feel responsible for their moral teach- | ing, as well as their general education ; and this | they cannot attend to, if they are constantly from | unde! They consider, when the educa- | tion is finished, and the mind formed on a proper | moral foundation, there is time enot to enjoy | such amusements. The girl who spends her night in a ball roorg, sipping in all the flattering noneense oy crowd, is not much disposed, next day, to st ° Reflect a moment on the outcry and noise that would be made should, perchance, a boarder from | tertainment, some designing vi to corrupt the id, and, perhaps, lead her to ruin. Would not rid—the charitable and discriminating world —leave all at her teachers’ door, and, perhaps, give to bigot knaves the opening for another Charles- town, riot or “ Maria Monk story” ? No religious persecution can be made out of the course the nuns pursue. They have much to con- tend with; an however. they may have erred oot legal right, moral right is certainly on their side. So far from religious persecution, convent schools are the only religious institutions in the country— except it is the male Catholic collegese—where liber- ty of conscience is strictly ted. There are no schools where a Protestant teels so much porn! in sending his children, and there are no sch where pupils become 80 refined, 80 happy, and feel 80 much love and respect for their teachers. Hoping you will view these remarks in their pro- per light, T remain, dear sir, yours, oO Corpus Curistr, Feb. 25, 1846.—The different re- connoitering parties have returned to camp, and re- ort much more favorably uw; doth routes to the Rio rande than was expected. It has been decided, | be- lieve, to take the overland route,via Ban Patricio, where the army will strike the old Matamoras road jis road will be kept until ite that city, ‘will encamp, w! ay its port of ent: In addition to razos or ill be at once occupied and fortified. pieces State Nommat Scnoon.—The semi-annual ex- inati the pupils of this excellent instituti sere hameg Iedcet Aisany The eral eens satisfactory,and the best evidence faltnfal potlormance. of thelr’ duties by the’ tesshere See rate ile ited. Avery Prattsburg, Sion tome, aa Ri Ky was delivered by James , of Cortland, | rgan, Cc. J. Maynard, Philadelphia ; E. Conaut, Massachusette. Cc Cay North, England ; M. Machias, Brus- sols; ths, Phila; Thomas McCall, Washington ; . Hasegold, Boston ; W. Bagby, Va. ; J.M. Bowman, do; J. A. Snell, Richmond ; John Hayes, Pittsburgh ; J.R. Grout, Detroit ; J. H.’Kinnie, Chicago; Colone Thompson, Litch' ; 8. Hitchcock, i H. L. wi ng. Ch 0; H. Barclay, Ono he {um phries, England; E. J. Burton, Lynch argh 5H. hephard, Illi- nois; W. Shunnon, Wisconsin Territory ; Wright & Evans, Philadelphia KL x.—§. C. Reid, New Orleans; 9. McMillar, Ohio; R.8. Wilson, Philedelphia; W. Burf, W. Wilson, New Jersey ; H. Childs, New Hampshite ; Reid, Joan son and Bachus, do. ; Hubbard and Mabafly, do. ; Pratt, Ropes and , Connecticut; M. Bryan, Utica; W Hubbard. Philadelphia JR. Payson, Massachusetts ; J. Pope, 8:. Louis ; G. W. Burr, Bridgeport Grose Robert’ § Browne, Baltimore ; Mr. Hoffman, Philadelphia ; J. Brown, New Orleans; Henry Bishop, Sheffield, England. Howanp.—W. W. Conner, Norwich ; Mason Grosvo- nor, Cinciunati ; B. Hall, Kentucky ; U, Groves, Colum- bia} J. Ellis, Mount Pieasent ; D. L. ‘Thurston, Balti. more; W. Edwards, Philadelphia; H. Cole Boston ; ant, dos ME. Platt, York 5 J, Burdedale, Cinci JH j B. Knight, North Carolina ; iE Maris Alabama su Wi R. Davis, South Carolina ; son, Virginia; J.H Dwight, Mi husette, ‘The Conditi.n of the Streets. We, the undersigned, carmen of the city of New York, in the neighborhood of Whitehall and Front streets, address you this note, in relation to the con dition of the streets, particularly Front and State streets. The city street aweepers were at work in Stute at. on Monday, and worked all day, and might a8 weil havedone nothing—and our horses break- tig Sherr limbs and injuring poor carmen’s Property is all, (horse and cart,)—we all turned out this afternoon, and filled the office of street sweepers, in order to accomplish something. We have dug from Whitehall street, through ‘Sate to the Bowling Green, neglected our work, &c., and many of us deprived of earning three or four dollars. Why should not the city authorities be haunted until they take the matter up. We write you this note just to give you a little idea in regard to what we had to lo or be deprived of our work. Will you do us the extreme favor, by putting your pen to work, and fa- vor us with alittle piece,in your next paper, in regard to this, and sign it from an association of carmen in the vicinity of Whitehull and Front streets? Please grant us the favor. Yours, very respectfully, ASSOCIATION OF CARMEN, AND CONSTANT Reapers or THE New York Henan. New York, March 11, 1846. | that now given. ine sinclar SEL, 19 Broadway, etoa Gpatlomen’s wilet. ms} assor embraces every variety of travelling cases, meee le either for a or performing sts sravelisr's eplutions ia te wont @ Eid compect form. GL SAUMDERS & SON 177 Broadway, opposite ** Howards.” tary—Those who wre coved, bee the Breast (ge aided hoe ll ac aeneon eericoerm mich (ousenty rendered ‘wholly T expansii of the tangs, bat owing to want ae aisriaeat ie ‘of the skia ‘Proc a, chs, jas Falptation fis, Rheusaatie F atic + rariety. of ose of sada are, thoes who lead'a it should be remembered that man named Win. who sells medicine purporting te ve ludian Pills, at of Race aud Front streets, Philadelphia, ie not an ither i guaranty as easing say thathe hes for Me Soe, Deither can fe. only security against impanition 1s, ‘trom ished character, . Greenwich street, New York.” WiLLiAa Wage Friday, March 13—6 P- M, The stock market to-day was very buoyant. Quota- tions for the fancies advanced at the first and second boards. Harlem went up 2 per cent; Nerwich and Wor- cester }; Long Island }; Morris Canal}; Canton 1}; Reading Railroad Bonds 2; Ohio Sixes 3; Vickaburg and East Boston closed firm at yesterday’s prices—while Farmers’ Loan fell off } per cent. The sales were not urge, but the tendency of prices is decidedly upward, end we look for considerable improvement in some of the better railroad stocks, that are now selling so much below their real value. There appears to be mother railroad excitement on the tapis, and it is possible that some of the half finished lines, diverging from this city, may receive an impetus while this excitement lasts, that will complete them. Railroads are becoming more fa. vorite investments every day, and the time is not far distant, when many of the railroad lines now considered almost valueless, will be very profitable concerns. The New Haven and Hartford Railroad has declered & semi-annual dividend of three anda half per cent, paya- ble onthe 1st of April. The annexed comparative statement exhibits the population of each State and Territory in the Union, and the quantity of wheat and corn produced in esch, ac. cording to the census of 1640, and the report of the Commissioner of Patents : : PoruLation ann Propucrs or Tue Unirep Srares. _ ‘Population Bere 4 in Me State or Territory. isi. miki Maine... ses ee eee © SOL9TS 542,145 575,500 New Hampshire. 204,574 208,170 291 500 Massachusetts, 1609706815 «817.000 Rhode Island 108,830 43,082 120,000 Connee tient. 309,978 = 314,902 $90,000 lew 438. New Jersey. 373,306 "304,298 “409,008 Penasylvani 1,724,083 1,874,353 1,960/000 aware 78,085 78,417 79 00 aan? lt 1s Tae sear "760,000 594,398 800,182 00,000 691,308 841,500 TH 088 590756, 703,9% = 600,008 35,651" 51/963 588,008 35241l 407,733 440,000 $29,210 = $88,100 910,600 Te 8 S000 1,519,467 1,756.091 1,780.00 065 628,508 860,008 476,183 03,653 738,000 33,102 ABR 50, 000 9154 1A 000 orida Terrritory., Sa ‘isconsin Territor on Bitcietef Cok oi fe tee ict of Texas... ... - = 0000. 17,969,453 19,1! 19,602,500 Waar, Busugis. + gure Snow a 190796 = 810,000 3,378 4 000 5, emss | Tih000 oe 12,479,499 14,979.00 16,200,000 waa 1nAstoo astlees 333.197 367,000 “440,008 3,391,535 4.070 000 4,184 000 9,004,359 10,805,008 11,885,000 2,237 661 2,461 000 1'980.080- sacrr t'etee Tartan ‘906,909 1,088,000 © "980,000. 429,30 "344,000 378,000. 6,317,254 6,950,009 8,340,000 $74,845 * 3.974'000 4,700,000 18.796.705 15,960,000 13,572,000 7,235.566 5,419,000 7,044,000 4,889,182 3,390 000 4,363:900 Leer 1g Sas.908 Fx aim, 3,497,000 5,296, ‘emr-oa0 7,081,000 1 Tee Taso OWA... cae eee , District of ‘Col 13,000 100,310,856 95,607,000 106,548,000 Cons, Busuens. 184 104. 1665, 1,390, 1,738,000 1,918,000 3369251682, 1828,600 2,017,451 2,816,000 3,008,008 ‘578,780 636,000 "731,000 1,926,458 2.408000 2,61 1,252,853 1,440,000 1783 008 15,574.50 19468 000 19.250 080 5,005,121 6,966,000 7,314,000 15 857.431 19'629,000 17,1700 ‘mie ie ies 45-838.788 38,950.000 27,272 000 27 /916,0'7 32,390 000 14'887 0% 18,190,913 13'646,000 8,184,008 26.960,687 22,200,000 13.320.000 24,817,089 28'900'080 16,658,000 dsr aoe Fenelon See‘ 18847 GLiora0e 7048s oe8 ‘$9.3'5.158 47,500'000 54,625,000 38.651.128 48/000 600 57 600.000 36,677,174 24,500,000 30,625 080 32,780,431 19'680,000 25,584,000 77'148,608 12,500,000 15,625,000 8.751,204 7,500,000 © 9 250,000 3.502.482 4,300,000 4.945000 $38,667 1,100,000 "733.000 2Jan16 enon 2ah.o00 47,837 44000 35,000 491,618,906 421,953,000 417,899,000 The returns bear an official stamp, and must, there fore, be considered as near correct as tho data upon which they are made will permit, but they must vary very much from the actual production of these articles. It would be perfectly safe to add twenty per cent. to the estimates made by the Commissioner of Putents, and the amount wou'd then be nearer the actual production than There must be thousands upon thou- sands of bushels of all kinds of grein raised in every State in the Union, returns of wi are never received The estimate of population in 1843, by the late Com- missioner of Patents, must have been far from being cor rect, or else the estimate formed by the present Commis- much out of the way. According to previous @ increase in populatien from 1840 to 1848, 30, while according to the last estimate, the increase from 1843 to 1845, a period of two years, was only 419,917, or one quarter as much \ithin the past twé years as inthe previous three, There is, therefore, very little doubt but that one of these estimates, or, perhaps both, are far from being correct. There hes been more data to base the estimates for 1645, than existed in 1843 as the census of several States have been taken by State authority. It is our impression that the population of the Union, including Texas, was_in 1845, rather above twenty millions than below it. In relation to the es:imates of wheat and corn produced’ similar discrapancies exist. In the report of the Com- missioner of Patents we find, (as we have given in the above table,) it estimated that 16,200,000 bushels of wheat were raised in the State of New York in 1845, while in the agricultaral statistics collected by authority from the State for the same year, the quanity of wheat raised is put down at 13,891,770 bushels, or about three millions of bushels (or about twenty per cont) less than the Commissioner's estimate. It does not, however, follow that either is correct, as we believe, as we before stated, that all the retarns and estimates are a large pet cent. under the actual production. The State returns show that 14,722,114 bushels of corn. were raised in this State in 1845, while the Commissioner of Patents esti mates the production at 13,250,000 bushels, being a dif ference of about one and a-half millions of bushels. ‘Taking these returns as « guide, it appears that we have a large surplus of these products for export. The production of corn in 1645, was equal to eleven bushels per head, of wheat five end a half bushels, equal to one bar Of urforevery man, woman and child in the coun © production of both of these grains, might