The New York Herald Newspaper, June 14, 1846, Page 3

VPW YORK HERALD. w York, Sunday, June 14, 1846. = — THE FOREIGN MAILS. HBRALD FOR BUROPH. The Important intelligence Relative to the OREGON QUESTION. The Herald for Europe, adouble sheet, to go by the Steam ship Hibernia, will be issued at two o'clock to-mor- row afternoon. The letter bags of this steamer will close at the Post Office at half-past four o’clock. This publication will contain the latest intelligence from Washington, relative to the settlement of the Ore- gon question ; the fullest details of the military opera- tions on the Rio Grande; the latest commercial advices from all parts of the Union ; theatrical matters; marine news, &c. ke it will be ready, in wrappers, at sixpence per copy. Very Late and Impor from Mexico. We refer our readers to our first page for very late and important news from Mexico and the Pa- cific, received by the electric telegraph last night, News from Europe. We may expect to receive some interesting in- telligence from Europe by the Great Western, either to-day or to-morrow. She is now in her fifteenth day, and, therefore, fully due. We shall ssue an Exrra Heraup in thirty minutes after 1 this office. our parcels re Preliminary Settlement of the Oregon Ques- tlon—Its Effect upon Commerce. For several days past the public mind has been very much excited by the reports in circulation in relation to the settlement of the Oregon question. 3 the semi-official source from which these reports emanated, there was much doubt about a settlement so immediate as antici- pated; and the uncertainty existing served to keep things rather depressed than otherwise. At an early hour yesterday morning, we received a tele- graphic despatch from Washington, announcing the fact that the Senate had agreed to the proposals presented by the President by a very large majori. ty, authorizing the Executive to form a treaty on the basis proposed. The vote was more than the re- quired two-thirds; and we have no doubt but that many of the absentees will be present when the treaty is sent in for ratification; and there will be without doubt a larger vote in its favor than that ytwithstanding taken on the preliminary movement. The effect of this announcement in Wall-street was electri- eal. Th» excitement had become intense by the surprise; and when it became known that all doubt had been removed, the countenances of all interested in commercial affairs became covered with smiles, and the best feeling prevailed among all classes. The flags of our ships were given to ihe breeze, and judging from the exultation exhi- bited, it appeared as though there was a public rejoicing for some brilliant victory. The amicable and satisfactory arrangement of this important question is a victory ; itis a victory of the great commercial interest of this country and Great Britain over those ofa few political dem- agogues, who, to advance their own selfish ends would plunge the two nations into a long and dis- astrous war; and it is another evidence of the pow- er and influence of those interests, which are em- ployed in cementing the nations of the world, un- der the most liberal commercial treaties. Ocean Steam Navigation—American Mail The public have been made acquainted with the report, that the Postmaster General has lately entered into a contract for the construction of a line of mail steamers, to ply to Europe from New York. The necessary appropriations to carry this, and other contracts of the same nature, into effect have not been made by Congress, in consequence of the breaking out of the war with Mexico, and the unsettled condition of our relations with Eng- land. The Postmaster General has done his ut- most, and used every exertion, to have the ap- propriations made; and we believe that he would have succeeded during the past week, were it not for the new and gratifying shape that the Oregon question bas assumed, which has engrossed the attention of the country and the Senate until the present time. Now that the Oregon question is in a fair way of being put to rest forever, and the prospect for a continuance of peace is good, the commercial relations between the two countries will in- crease at a rate unprecedented at any former time. The interests of both countries are so im- Portant, that every effort should be made to extend their influence as much as possible. In no better mode can this be done, on the part of the United States, than by establishing a system of ocean steam navigation, on a scale commensu- rate with the mercantile character of the coun- try. We certainly can do this with the prospect of gaining advantages; but the question arises whether, if the United States enter into n field which has already been partially monopolized by Great Britain, there will not be a degree of competition, and a conflict of interests, which will hazard the enterprise of both. In order to avoid any unpleasant consequence like this, the two governments, now that no question of difference remains between them, should come to an arrangement, by which each would receive its proper proportion of the profits arising from the business. We are inclined to believe that the United States government is willing to go half way at least in making an arrangement of this nature; and if a proposition to this effect were submitted, it would meet with respectful attention. When our American steam vessels get afloat, they and the British vessels will be the carriers of the mails of the world. The import- ance of having ® correct and equitable under- standing, or agreement, by which each would be governed, and by which the interests of both would be the same, is evident. No possible injury could result to either, and the benefits could be shared by each. By such an arrangement, de- tails might be indluded, such as uniform postage, &c. &c., that would tend to facilitate the opera- tions of each. Ocean steam navigation is yet in its infancy. We have but tasted of the blessings that it will conferon the human family. When the two greatest countries in the world, England and the United States enter the field, in any enterprise, the whole world has an earnest that what can be done will be done. The arrangement suggested should be of this nature. Let the British govern- ment manage it s0 that one of its steamers shall depart from Boston every alternate week; and the American government manage it so that one ofits vessels shall depart from the port of New York every alternate week. We would then have a weekly communication with Europe. Arrange- ments might be agreed upon, which would enable both lines to work in perfect harmony. Orry Lyaros.—In another column will be found some very pleasing and graceful verses from the prolific pen of Caleb Lyon, Esq., af Lyonsdale, agentleman of very extensive literary acquire- ments, refined taste, and poetic fancy. His poems are always conceived in good taste, afd his verses flow smoothly and trippingly from the pen. His ideasare generally sparkling, brilliant and philo- sophieal. Packer Sure Evrore.—This fine vessel, under command of Capt. Furber, was reported off the Hook last night. She left Liverpool on the 17th ult., making the passage in twenty-six days—an exceeding good run, considering the unfavorable weather. fu (> Mr. Burtnett, whose case has been under examination in one of the courts for the last few days, has been honorably discharged froin arrest. ‘ IsotaTeD Communtrigs—Tue Suaxers.—One of the greatest blessings of our free institutions is the freedom of opirion, and perfect religious liberty that is guaranteed to every shade of belief. This is one of the most important features of our Con- | stitution, reflecting the highest credit on the wis- gom of its framers, and forming a remarkable contrast with the spirit of religious intolerance and bigotry that characteriz *s most of the governments of Europe. Of the various sects that have established them- selves in this country, encouraged by the perfect freedom of religious belief, one of the most extra- | ordinary and interesting is the body com nonly called “Shakers.” This sect has spread itself over this and several of the New England States, and is at present in a flourishing and prosperous condition. Ann Lee, a native of England, who emigrated to this country about the period ofthe Revolution,and who professed to represent in her own person, the second appearance of Christ on earth. She im- mediately gained a large 1. umber of followers, and her doctrine spread with great rapidity. From | that time to the present, various settlements have been established throughout the United States. The principal feature in their organization is, the doctrine of association. They live together in communities, isolated from the rest of the world, and the products of their industry go into common stock, no person being suffered to own any pri- vate property after once becoming a member.— They serve a probationary term upon first enter- ing a settlement, during which time their proper- ty is at their own disposal ; but having once sign- ed the covenant, a necessary condition of mem- bership, their property is merged in the common stock, and they no longer possess individual con- trol over it. In this covenantis a clause enjoining strict conformity to all the rules and regulations of the society, and to such rules and orders as the constituted elders may from time to time promulge. The punishment consequent on disobedience, or any other dereliction of duty, is | on the moral suasion system, such as an injune- tion of silence, isolation from the rest ofthe mem- bers during meals, &c. &c. Celibacy is strictly enjoined, and any transgression in this respect visited with expulsion from the settlement. The enemies of the sect accuse them of gross immoral- ity. It would be unjust not to add that this charge is vigorously denied. The supreme power in the society is vested in a ministry consisting of two males and two fe- males, one of whom is absolute, and the other three form a sort of cabinet or council. The “first | in the ministry” holds his office for life, and at his death designates his successor. There is, besides, an elder over each family or settlement, who has | the supervision of all its temporal affairs. There | are in each ‘‘ family” two deacons and two cor- responding female officer’ of minor anthority. | All these officers hold their rank at the will of the “* ministry.”” One ot the doctrines of the society is belief in the divine authority of the ministry, and that its members have a direct communication with hea- ven. The members are obliged to tell their “ ex- perience” frequently to the elders, who in their | jf turn communicate everything of importance to the ministry. All family ties are considered se- vered as soon as a person becomes a member of the society. When a competent number have passed through a sufficient trial of their strength in the junior order, (the probationary term,) and and we were glad to see the audience show their appre- | plaint, and discharged Mr. are unitedly prepared to establish and support church relations, the parties solemnly announce their faith, and the object of their associating to- gether. In that order, they agree to live togetheras brethren and sisters of one family, possessing one “ consecrated interest.” By this covenant they relinquish all claims to personal property as wa- ges fer their labor; and debar themselves, their heirs, and assigns, from all interest or claim to their property, or the produce of their industry. Members expelled for any offence, are, there- fore, debarred from claiming the property which they might have invested in the funds of the society, as well as from any remuneration for their labor. The religious exercises consist in the confes- sions which we have before mentioned, in silent prayer, in dancing and whirling around on their heels, and in various contortions and convulsions, which ensue after they have exhausted them- selves in their circumgyrations. During these convulsions they get into a sort of ectasy, in which they profess to become acquainted with the transactions of the other world, and they pretend to speak with certainty of the state of departed souls. In those dances, from which has origina- ted the name of “ Shakers,” men and women join promiscuously, varying their exercises with singing and shouting, and sometimes with a pecu- liar sort of cry resembling the Indian yell, or war- whoop. " The Shakers are distinguished for great cleanli- ness and simplicity of dress, which is white; for an evenness of temper, which the quiet of their life is calculated to superinduce; and for the prac- tice of hospitality. Their living is temperate, their existence passes tranquilly, unmarked by excesses of any kind. They employ themselves in the manufacture of breoms, cheese, woollen articles of clothing, and other confmodities. The law passed by the Legislature of this State in 1830, abolishing trusts, deprived the Trustees of Shaker Societies of the right to hold property in trust for the members of such societies; but having petitioned; the Legislature to free them from this trammel, an act was passed on the 15th April, 1839, exempting them from the opera- tion of the law of 1830, but limiting the beneficial interest of such societies in real or personal pro- perty, toan annual income value of five thousand dollars. The existence of such an isolated community as that of the Shakers, in our midst, isa singular feature in our social organization. A body ofmen practising a mode of life totally dissimilar to the great mass of the people, and supporting their or- ganization unmolested—the laws of our land be- ing so modified as to secure to them the free en- joyment of their peculiar opinions—such a cir- cumstance reflects the highest credit on our insti- tutions and legislation. Sreamsurr Great Brrrain.—This vessel hence on the afternoon of the 8th instant, for Liverpool, was seen on the 10th, 7 A. M., in lat 40 47, lon. 65 45, by the packet ship Wellington, arrived yes- terday from London. Capt. Bursley, of the packet ship Hottinguer, reports seeing her at 4 o’clock the same afternoon. Capt. Paulson, of the ship Howard, also reports seeing her same day with all sails furled, and under steam. The weather was then calm. Szizurz sy U.S. Brig Boxer.—The brig Ma- , ot Beverly, under command of prize master Lieutenant T. T. Hunter, arrived at Beverly yesterday afternoon, from Kabinds, West Coast of she was seized by the U. 8. brig Boxer, on #1 aiding and ‘abetting the slave trade. Midshipman T’ Van McCollum returned on duty in the wialaga. The Malaga,Charles J, Lovett, master, sailed from this port Nov. 20, 1845, for Rio Janeiro, and thence Feb. 14, for Afric. We presume Capt. L. and crew ha ar: rived at Be but do not know that such is the feet.— Bo. » in the brig, lon Ade., ita ‘inat. Goveanon or Axticua.—We loarn from the Montreal Gazette, that J. M. Higginson, ow private Secretary to fee been of the Governor General red, and bas accepted, the appointment of Governor-in-Uhief of Antigua and its dependencis mprising St. Christopher, Dominica, and the other leeward islands. Mr, Higginson’s stay in Canada will not be protracted beyond tue rising of Par- lament, and before assuming the functions of his govern- mont he will visit England, Serve iim Richt.—A man was severely whipped in Waterloo, Point Coupée parish, the other day, tor en- deavoring to excite insubordination among the After begging alms all d ond treati Rimeelt ral: ly at agrocery, he commenced preac! to the roes 4 us thea, that they must mrike for their liberty —that they would receive aid from the north, &c. He was arrested by order of Judge Lynch, and after receiv ing a sound cowhiding, was put across the river Missis sippi. The founder was a woman named | | Mra. G. Jones’ Hermion. The entire cast, indee: pict.—The sealed | Wess vs. Bacoy—Tur Vi verdict of the jury, in this interesting case, was | opened yesterday morning in Court. The result | | is, six cents damages and six cents costs. The | mount of da: | ing to | high. | to Wel was gi for both | nearer | cision, street if the | eents q | bel, b | Wall | in Te | broke} | edito | the ta | streey | matiq | | the PI | dene} | tress | and, | houses of the season. Bowery.—" Damon and Pythias” was performed at this | | theatre last evening. We have before taken occasion to | notice Mr. Scott’s Damon, in terms of just and flattering | eulogy ; and never, upon any former occasion, has he | sustained the part with so much power, or displayed so | bold and noble a bearing in this character. There is a something truly imposing in the magnificent costume of | | the performers, independent of the plot of this beautiful | tragedy ; and Mr. Scott's delineation throughout, was eminently, worthy of his high fame and reputation. Mr. Clarke's Pythias was equally well sustained ; and ¢o was owe excellent management, and could not fail to elicit the en- thusiastic applause ofan admiring auditory. ‘ Old Bowe- ry” draws good houses nightly, by the attractive bills put forth, which fully prove the anxious desire of | the enterprising and worthy proprietor to cater for the ublic taste. ‘The orchestra is conducted with considera. | le ability, and the performance last evening, of several select pieces, was highly creditable to them. Indeed, much as we admire the drama, aod the powerful scenic display-—the able acting of the performers—we would be doing an injustice, not te notice the orchestra; as a very prominent feature of the attractions, of this popu- r pl of amusement. | Nisto’s.—The performances of last evening consisted | of “Grandfather Whitehead” and the “ Double-bedded | Room,” in both of which Mr. H. Placide appeared. His Grandfather Whitehead is above all criticism, and above | all praise. It is as perfect as any representation can be, a ciation of its beauties in the most judicious manner—by maintaining profound silence. Once or twice their feel- i , and they gavo hearty expres- ion to their applause. Miss Roberts, as Louisa Drayton, was excellent, although, the part is not half up to her powers. This young lady has made rapid iinprovement within the last season, and has already attained a very respectable rank in her profession. Her modest deport ment, and her natural abilities and grace win upon her audiences and she can, with care and study, uchieve fame and popularity. Mr. Booth, as Bob Lincoln, tremely comic. ‘The Ravel family to-morrow e j —A grand selection of Sacred Music this delightful place of recreation s to be perform this evening. Mn. Temrieron. Am in, of Thursdi sonality or scurrility Evening North ay last, says, © piece of per- y at appears in a New York pa inst this vocalist, comes to us marked with lines t particular attention to it. The New ‘e themselves all trouble on this score. inger’s merits or demerits received is im the direct ratio of the length of purse. If Mr.T. has had private difficulties, it is no concern of the public, who look to him y as a fine vocalist. 01 He has been appreciated here, and will continue so to be, as long as he is worthy. His on Monday lest was successful, and so will be | cont his next one, to be old stanza, which m: pect in New York : Three wise men of Gotham ‘Went to see round a bowl. If the bow! had been longe: Their puffing had be tronger.” De Meyer arrived in Louisville on the 7th inst, and was to give a concert on the 9th. | The Italian Operatic Company, that has been perform- ing with such signal success in New Orleans during the past winter, intend visiting Charleston iu the course of the summer, and offering to that community three or more performances. Signor Valtellina, who manages the c s written to # friend in that city on the sub- hus company is now in Mo- York, to fulfilan engagement to Charleston, if th ven on Monday next. There is an y be altered to suit the present as- tre “fora few nights, and thereby to bring out, with coming effect, such operas as“ Norma,” Lucia di Lam- mermoor,” * Romeo & Juliet,” “ Somnambula,” &c. The Orphean Family are giving concerts in Winches- ter, Va., with considerable success. A grand complimentary eoncert was to be given to Father Heinrich at the Tremont Temple, in Boston, last evening. Messrs. Welch and Mann's great Equestrian and Circus Company will mak rand entrance into Boston to-mor- row, preceded by tl usic van, to which 12 splendid cream-colored horses are attached. Miss Roneberg, the celebrated harpi first concert in Pittsburg, on Tuesday eve! Sport Intelligence. A Boston Yacut.—The yacht Coquette, owned by Mr. Perkins, of Boston, sailed for New York on Tuesday. City Intelligence. Geyenat Tarcor —The meeting of the friends of Gen. Zachary Taylor, called for last evening at Constitution Hall, was postponed until Thursday evening next, at 8 o'clock. ‘This was deemed expedient, for the reason thi one days’ notice was not sufficient for so important a meeting. | Ixripget. Convention.—The several Infidel Societies throughout the country meet in convention this morning in this city. In the evening will hold a public meet- | ing at the Coliseum in Broadw@y, and endeavor to prove the non-existence of any thing in the Heavens above, or in the waters under the earth. We have no doubt they phen try to prove their own non-existence before they are | done. Ruxaway Honsss.—Yesterday about two horse broke loose from a wagon in Nassau-st. at full speed, with the traces attached, pas Ann streets. When at the corner of the latter, he ran full tilt against an old man passing, who was unaware of his approach, and threw him down, injuring him se- yerely. The injured person was ted into a drug store close by, where he was attende Mrerensous Disarreanance- Kors disappeared yesterday in a strange and unaccounta- ble manner. About eleven o'clock he was seen to rise suddenly into the air, by a motion altogether involuntary, and he continued to ascend until his person faded into in- distinctness. It appears, that he had just been reading a | copy of the Batra Herald containing intelligence of the ralikcation of the Oregon Treaty by the Senate; and stocks having taken a sudden rise, it is ai sed that the | scrip which he had in his pocket Luoyed him up in such @ manner that he asconded on the principle of a balioon, until he was lost to sight. A solemn warning to brokers | Tue Buwp Hanren.—Last evening we happened to be walking in the vicinity of Bleecker street and Broad- | way, when our attention was attracted by the faint mu- i rp, accompanying a weak, though musical fe- o’clock, a ‘ulton and trains pi as if from pri harp, and his le him wasa femuie, scantily cletbed, and of an attenuated frame, striving to warble ina weak voice, (weak, God knows, perhaps from hunger,) songs that she had pro! bly learned inthe days of young girlhood, whe: heart was buoyant, and grief ana dered her tones tremuluus and indis sweet and plaintive, and skill and taste. ‘tment was so gentle and w: bred, thi hesitated, as we slip i @ coin ito her hand, lest we might wound her feelin; it was evident the hand of mistortune had been busy with them bot, and that they had seen better times. Perhaps of some account in their native country, (they were evidently fo- Teigners,) and doubtless of geutie birth, for they had about them an air of refinement and gentility, As we moved from out the crowd which the music iad drawn round them, we saw that many a hand was outstretched to the strangers with the meed of charity, and we came away with saddened feelings, but with a more exaited opinion of human nature. Dar Staxs—The Mayor has issued an order that the police shall wear their stars during the day. | Pavement in Baoapway.—Portions of Broadway are being petched. | ges claimed _ in the declaration, | C Constitutional Convention. Farmar, June 12 —The President announced the com- mittees onthe several subjects named in the resolutien adopted on Wednesday, as follows :— 1, On the apportionment, election, tenure of office and compensation of the Legislature. ssrs. W. Taylor, R. ‘ampbell, Salisbury, White, Sanfol Ww. B. 1. Backus, Warren. 18. On the creation and division of estates in lands.— | Messrs. Nelson, Harris, Flanders, Bull, A. Huntington, Hutchinson, Clyde. Mr. Jonpan proposed a ballot for an assistant secretary. Mr. Cuarriniy proposed to authorize the president and secretaries to appoint additional secretari i being lost, moved a viva voce vote. This w and a ballot ordered Mr. CHamorncarn then offered a resolution, appointing Francis Seger one of the secretaries Mr. Woxpen moved to strike out that name, and insert that of Mr. Prindle. The convention refused to strike out, ayes 49, noes 65, and Mr. Chamberlain’s resolution was adopted. ‘Adjourn- od.—Albany Argus. Brooklyn City Intelligence. Yesterday morning, a horse attached to a wagon, took it into his hesd to run away ; and having broken the wa- to pieces, galloped down Fulton street, with one of hatte dangling to his side. He took the sidewalk Front street, and running down to the ferry, he up- an elderly lady, injuring her severely ; he then bol ed through the ferry gate on to the boat, which had ju arrived at the wharf, same time knocking down entleman who wa: ing out. He stopped short when 6 got on board the bos , Police Intellig: Iso los! nce. Juno 13.—The Case of Daniel Burtnett.—It will be re- collected that Mr. Daniel Burtnett was arrested some few weeks since on a charge of incest—when, after a very lengthy examination respecting the whole fact the cate, Justice Osborne, yesterday, d urtnett from ot ly. jolent Assault—John McGrath, an old Water street rowdy, was arrested last night by officer Van Wagner, of the Fourth ward, charged with a violent assault and battery on his wife Frances. ‘Ihe fellow has ral times on Blackwell \d for these brutal upon his wife. He is a very desperate characte tice Osborne held him to bail in the sum of $500, in de- fault of which he was committed to the ‘Tombs for t Stealing Iron—A loaferish looking fellow, cailed Turner, was caught in the act of ste pig the schooner Maria, lying in the North River. up for trial. Petit Larceny —John Garrison, Winfred Hart, and Dibby Ann Shaw, were arrested yesterday, charged ith stealing a worsted shawl, worth $5, belonging to Margaret Campbell, No.9 Mulberry street. All locked p for tri Joseph Cane was arrested last night, charged with ret jsoner from officer Nelson, of the lst Ward. y (hoya) caught in the act of stealing a pistol, knife, and fifty cents in change, from the drawer of Mr. Peter Farley, No. 102 Houston street. Committed to prison. ‘id Perrins was detected in th spike ip yard belonging Locked up for trial Locked m Hampton and Peter Lane: were both ct of stealing iron Mr. J. Whaly~ Superior Court. Before Chief Justice Jones. June 13.—Paudee vs. Lockhart, et al.—Verdict for plain- tiff, $125. James Hutchinson vs. George W. Comstock and John Comstock.—This w action to recover back the price of a horse, on a wi of In October last, an adverti ment, for the sale of a * black horse, fr ym Vermot 'ylish driver, warranted sonnd and kind, eared morning papers, dated from 21 Court ‘The plaintif, who was then going to Canada, purch: the horse for the journey; next day, or the day after, he took him to a veterinary surgeon, who pronounced him to be unsour.d, from a chronic disease in the knee. He thereupon took the horse back to Courtlandt street, and the proprietor of the establishment denied all kno ledge of the transaction, and refused to take him back. ‘The horse was then sent to a livery stable, and finally sold for $137; and after considerable search, the plaintiff found out the defendants were the owners of the horse at the time, and caused the advertisements to be inserted, and brings the present action for the difference between the price he gave, and the $137 which the horse sold for. For the defence, two witnesses were produc ved that the lameness with which the harse ; mporary, and the effect of bad shoe proved that he was perfectly cured to five days, and fit for a journey. It was also sought to be shown, that the plaintiff himself admitted the lame- ness to be but temporary, but he would not wait for the recovery of the horse, as he was then going to Canada. Sealed verdicton Monday. For plaintiff, Mr. N. B. Blunt; for defendants, Mr. Sherwood. Before Judge Oakley. Henry C. Purdy vs. Mark Cornell.—This was an action of trover. The plaintiff mortgaged certain personal pro- perty to defendant—the latter afterwards levied on th under his mortgage. The plaintiff alleged that h ried off other property, not included in the mot and brought the present action to recover the valu He was, however, unable to prove the taking, and was non-suited. | Court of General Sessions. | Before Recorder Scott oS erage Livingston and | Joux McKxon, Esq., District Attorney. June 13.—At the opening of the Court this morning, judgment was pronounced in the following cases:— John Derrick, convicted of a grand larceny in having icked the pocket of Edward Fox, while on a visit to the ive Points, of about $35, was sentenced by th be imprisoned in the State Prison for the term of five | years, Jesse Chinn, colored, arrested on a charge of stealing $000 from Mr. B. Belcher, of New Haven, while asleep on board the steamboat Michigan, during her this city from Stouington, weeks ago, tered a plea of guilty, and restored the money, was sen- tenced to be imprisoned in the State Prison for the term of two years. Edward Bulkley, indicted for stealing $632 from a Ca- | nadian gentleman by the name of Hamilton, while so- | journing at French’‘s hotel, in Fulton street, on Sunday | last, having plead guilty, was sentenced to be imprisoned in the State Prison for the term of two years. Michael Riley, convicted of larceny, was sen- tenced to be confined in the City Prison for twenty days. The Court then adjourned until Monday morning. Movements of Travellers, The following list furnishes a further evidence there is at least ne diminution in the number of arrivals as recorded in the registries of the principal hotels yes. | terday :— Asenicax.—Oliver Hale, Mass; E. Brissam, do; C. Du- BUY, Philad.; J. Wheeler, Geo; Dr. ‘Taft, Hartiord; Dr. fewhold, Philad: F. Russell, U. 8. Army; 8. Noble, Clevel |; @ Lyman, Vermont; A Corning, Ohio; Premer, Lowell; A. Mullay, U. §N; Ed. Brown, Phila: delphia; Dr. Rutter, U. 8. N; Ed. Brown, Philad. stor.—F. B. Maclay, Boston; T. C.'Smith, d Badgely, Albany; R.Filson, Jamaica; R. do; R. Campbell, F. Wildie, Canada; J. Bagi W. Lambeth, N. 0; J. B . J. Maxwell, maica;G Green, Del; Chas. Stewart, Geo; Boston: W. Whitridgo, Baltimore; F. Di H. G. Morris, Royal Artly; Geo. French, don, Tobago; W: Rugel Boston; J. J. Reading, ila w |, Ja ;M. E. Allen, ‘Boston; Capt. joston; R Gor- , Washington city; G. Merton, Ira Carlton, Ala; A. L. Lovg, n, U. 8. N, Com. Thos. Jones, aury, U. §.N.; C. Hill, C; R, Nef, Philad; J Baker, , Harrisburgh; J. Presido, Ala. | won, H. Peerse, Charles Eho, | Crty.—J. Reade, Va. T. Long, do: do; L. Bogardu: St. Louis; Westchester; W. Ty: Robt. Deans, Jamaic roy; W. Ketchum, Buffalo; J. Michigan; T Walo, Spring. ; ©. Goodyear, N. H; R. Hal- |, Ky; Geo. Smith, Philad; racuse; M. Loring, Boston Langdon, Castleton; L. D. Faress, Ala; M. Shepherd, Warren 3A. Taylor, R. 1; N. Holton, Little Falls; A. | Langdon, Pallisart, 8. Stratton, N. Longman, J vy, J, Alexander, Philad; D. Child, Boston; m- rs, ; D. Felkins, Troy; Mons. Luigi Mauri, | NOMINATIONS BY THs PRESIDE! ef Philadelphia, as Judge of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, in the place of Judge Randall, de | seems to Intel! ay afer Tritt 24th a. ity; +4 28th, third, Sunday after Trinity; after Trinity; Nativity 3 2 de! Rect this evening, in St Jude's Subject—The Holy Eucharist. will be church and society, thir it 3 o'clock P.M Sawyer, President of the C olleg' , and late pastor of the above church. Rev- . Balch, T. B. Thayer, participate in the services. Abraham Beach Carter has been unanimous- the Rectorship of St. John’s church, Troy, | by the death of the Rev. Mr. Walter. sday, 20th May, in St. Peter’s church, Free- fhe Bishop institated the Rev. F.C. Putnam torship. Morning prayer was read by the rubs, the Bishop preached the sermon, and tituted Rector administered the holy com- he Rev. Mr. Finch was present. jay, 25th, in St. Paul’s church, Camden, tho | Franklin and Natt (of the diocese of Penn- read morning prayers, and the Bishop preach- d five persons, and administered the holy bn, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Lybrand, the Rec- ‘The Rev. ‘Messrs. Da ia,) and Carpenter (of Massachusetts, were diocese of Alaba: le, Dallas Conny by Bishop Cobbs, ten of the clergy, dele: en parishes, During its ith annual convention ef tl fy, nine persons confirmed, and one deacon admit- jest’s orders. The delegates to general conven- st Heanson, Jobnton, Knapp, and srs. Cowley, Peck, Pollard and ‘Taylor. Rev. N.'P. Knapp, P1 Miller, and Messrs. hed by the Assistant were Ih attendance as mainly occupied in tions to discontinue which p. Kifty-four lay For two days the Con- hurch, Providence, R. I, was consecrated by nshaw on the 2d inst.’ Bishops Doane and minute description of it in nding committee of the Society for Promoting n Knowledge at their monthly meeting gave no- motion to be proposed at the next monthly , that two thousand pounds be given toward ‘ic in the Chinese territory. The see will be that oria in Hong. Kong. The Bishop of London, it is already received, from one individual, 5,0001 purposes of the bishopric, and 5,000. from another Mual, for a college ; and other sums amounting to 8,0001., have‘been received. Sournenn Baptist Convex —This body ir now holding its sessions in Richmond. On Thursday last the ‘Treasurer of the Board of Foreign Missions read his re- port, corresponding in its financial exhibit with the state- ment in the report of the Board ; the addition that about $6000 have been received since the account was made upon the Ist inst.; so that with the $9,500 then on hand, there is now a balance of about $15,500. The con- tributions of last year have been as follo Georgia, $1,920 23 ; Virginia, $3,700 34 ; South Carolina, $2,660 87 ; Alabama, $2,441 10 ; Mississippi, $280 83 ; North Carolina, $251 92; Kentucky, $392 66; Louisiana, $5. The hour having arrived for the introduction of Rev. Mr. Shuck and the Chinese native preacher, they were conducted to the platform by Rev. Mr. Jeter, and re- ceived by the President. Young Seen Sang is apparently some 36 years of age ; his countenance is placid, intelligent and frank, and his fected and easy. He wore a blue gown and a cap; and his hair was plaited and hung down ina very long queue behind. He received the salutations of the President with evident cordiality anda very lively sense of the feeling exhibited towards him. He h@da fan, which he used with a grace worthy of alady. His head was raised several inches above his real stature by very thick cork soles to his fantastical shoes. His finger nails were about half an inch long, and carefully shaped. He was far from being awkward; and after the first i ression of the novelty of his adornments, a glance at his face will give a prepossession in his favor. Rey. Mr. Holman read the annual report on the Domes- tic Mission Board. The receipts of the year have been about $13,193 ; besides, local societies have collected and disbur: about $8, The Board have em- loyed six missionaries, who represented to have een active and zealous in the discharge of their duti The report speaks of sectigns in the States—Alabama for instance—where the go as never been heard, and a preacher never seen. The amount expended by the so- ciety proper, is about $1100 th: When the question on receiving the report came up, Mr. Hinton objected to the reference made in the report to the opening prospect for extending the Home Mission- ary labors to California and Mexico. He feared, if it went abroad, it might be thought to have a squint at an- nexation. Mr. Jeter moved to strike out that part. Mr. Fuller wanted to know by what authority the do- mestic missions had taken in California and Mexico. Mr. Buck thoughtit a little fastidious to raise this ques- tion. Canada was regarded a field for home missions ; so was Texas before it was annexed. But ag he under- stood the report, it was general in its phraseology. It did not recommend Mexico as spires to the home department, but to the attention of this convention. Mr. Hartwell said the words of the constitution defined “all North America” as belonging to the home mission department. Mr. Brown expressed his anxiety lest, at this time, the political allusion in the report might be construed into a meaning, and hoped it would be stricken out. ‘The motion to strike out was carried by a large majo- rity. Barrist Convention.—The adjourne mooting of the Southern Bap’ Convention, embled in the First Baptist church, at Richmond, o: @ lith instant. Rev. Wm. B. Johnson, D. D., of South lina, President, in the chair. The constitution and rules were read by one land, 5 delegates present; Virgini 6; South Carolina, 23; Georgia, 7; see 4; Alabama, 9. From Chini in the persons ‘of Rev. Me: From Burmah, Reveren 3 Missi-sippi two delegates appeared Shuck and Clopton— Simons, who has served many years os a missionary of the Triennia’ ‘ ia, moved that offi- | Baptist Convention in that country. ‘The Hon. Thomas Stocks, af Geo cers of this Convention be chosen alone from the mem- bers present, wnich produced some considerable discus- sion between the mover, Rey. Mr. Hinton, of New Or- leans, Rev. Mr. Brown, of Washington, Mr. J. C. Crane, of Richmond, and Rev. Mr. Crawford, ‘of Charleston.— The motion passed. Evenina Session.—Dr. Johnson was re-elected Presi- Taylor, Howell, Stocks and Buck, Vice Dr. Mendenhall, "Treasurer ; and Mossrs. Hartwell and Crane, Secretaries, Massacuvserrs Eviscorat, Conventiox.—The fifty sixth annual convention of the Episcopal Church, in the | diocese of Massachusetts, was opened at Trinity Church, in Boston, on Wednesday morning ‘The morning ser- | vice was read by Rev. Dr. Strong. The ante-communioa service was wead by the Bishop, assisted by Rev. Mr. Goodwin. Tho serman was preached by Rev. Mr. Shaw, from Nehemiah vi, 3. The communion was administer: ed by the Bishop, assisted by Rev. Messrs, Hazard, Good- | win and Burroughs, to a large number of the clergy and laity. Rey. Mr. Lee, of Springfield, was re-elected se- cretary. In the afternoon, the Bishop read his annual ad- dress.” After the address the annual report of the stand- ing committee was read by their secretary, E. S. Rand, Esq. The convention then proceeded to the usual elec- tions. But two members of the standing committee were | chosen at the first ballot. Two sets of candidates voted for, and the election seemed to be strongly con- tested. In the midst of the balloting the convention ad- | journed until the next day at 9 A. M. California. Letters have been rec e leagw terey. Castro assembled about 100 men in front of the entrenchment. After remaining there three days, he concluded to treat, when it was discovered that Par | ty had quietly gone off, leaving some old saddies and trash, which the Californians magnified into munitions of war. Hi i ‘Three hundred riflemen offered their services to Capt. F., but they were declined. ‘The movement against Capt. Fremont seems to have been directed by the central government oi Mexico ; but it is not believed that the people of Calitornia enter: | ill will towards him, or would willingly have m. His own conduct, in the whole matter, been markedalike by courage and discre- tion, We subjoin a copy of a letter written by @im to the American consul at Monterey, when in expectation of anal , and rec d by the consul in the evening of March 10. The Captain remained in excellent health, and had gone north. ‘My Deax Sin—I this moment received and without waiting to read them, acknow! tained an} done him i oad letters, fedge the re- ceipt, which the courier requires instantly [am making | myself as strong as possible, in the intention thatif we are unjustly atwcked, we will fight to extremity and ting to our country to avenge our ui hed my Camp, and from tho heights we are able to see troops (with the giass) musering ut Saint John’s, and preparing cannon 1 thank you for y our kind- es, and would write more at length as aid | not fear that my letter will be 1ater- ce We have in nowise done wrong to the people or the authorities of the country ; and if we are hemmed in and assauited, we will die, every man of us, unuerthe Nag of our country. “ Very truly, yours, “ds. GO. FR NT. “P.8.—lam ped on the top of the si tthe headwaters of a stream which strikes the road to Monte- rey, at the house of D. Joaquin Gomez, = “J. C.F.” Tenave.—Hon, G. W. Terrell, late to France and Englind, died at ‘Austin on the 14th inst., in the 43d year of is age, He was @ native of Nelson county, Ky., removed whea quite young to Tennessee, where he studied law, and became District Attorney, and also held the office of Quarter master General removed to Texasin 1840, and has since held the offices of District Judge, Attorney Gener al, and Indian Commissioner, besives that of Fo: Minister. Pure in his principles, an sive in his life and purposes, Judge degree of respect and confidence trom ali parties surp: od by few mala Texas, or elsewhere. Deate or June Minister from i | r the Apostle, th in the series of discourses on Tractari- | Lyon and J.L. | (of the Diocese of sion, from | divine service was held twice | J. A. Mas | Common Before « full Bench. Decis10xs—June 13,—Wm. Jackson ads Wm. H. Geib. —Verdict ed, with costs, John Haagem ads Harman Warman.—Judgment for defendant on demurrer to second count of declara- | tion. Plaintiff” may amend, on payment of cost. | William Kobb vs. Joseph Kerr, et al.—Verdict confirm- ed, with — | Samuel Colt vs. Charles F. Miller, et al—Judgment for | plaintiff, on demurrer. Samuel W. Higgins vs. John Dane.—Judgment for plaintiff on demurrer—writ of inquiry to issue. } Court for the Correction of Errors. Present—Lieut. Governor Gardiner, Chancellor Wal worth, and 23 Senators. June 13—No. 30. J. Fellows vs, O. Lee, et al.—Ordered to be argued at the August term, in Buffalo. | No. 29.--T. W. Collins ve, The Reformed Dutch Church in New York.—Mr. D. 8el concluded for defendant in error, and Mr. E. C. Benedict was heard inreply. Judg- | ment ‘pestponed until December. | __No. 81. C Karmouse et al vs W. Dermody.~Mr. J. M. Martin was Leard for plaintiff in error. | Cireult Court. | Before Judge Edmonds. Warring $ Son vs. Sheppard.—The dure meee called into court about 11 o’clock on Friday ‘night, and were | discharged, not being able to agree. | Court Calendar—Monday. | Cincuit Covnt—Nogs. 2, 3, 4, 23, 26, 29, 31, 82, 39, 95, | ‘ % Al, 43, 44, Surerion Count—60, 61, 62, 66, 72, 136, 137, 44, 34, 73, 81, 141, 142, 216, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 05, 106, 107, 108, 23, 9, 4,'10, 15, 28, 49, 84, 43, part—1, 3, 6, 9, 261, 11, 18, 15, 10, 12, 14, I 2. | 17,19. Second part—2, 4, Ler tus Pen Avons.—It is a hazardous and fre- quently an unsuccessful experiment for a sailor to drop his marlin-spike, and the soldier to lay aside his sword, for the pen. .The first. our readers will find ex- emplified every day of their lives—and they will find ood illustrations of the second part of our proposition, es reading the memoirs of the nt David Porter, and the late correspondence of Winfield Scott.— Boston Jour- nal, June 12. Chatham Theatre—Thi is now in che fall tg tomorrow. (Mor prize comedy, entitled the "Western lar place ‘Lerten in his new ry, drama, written by N. H. the "\March'of Freedom,” or General ‘Taylor's victories on he Rio Grande, will bi th time, and the hable farce called, you ever send your Wife to | Hoboken.” make up the bill of performance, Such an enter- tainment is well calculated to please all. Strangers visiting e.city would do well to visit this theatre during thi rior Musical Tuition for Young Ladies. ity,and on wa Tady. who bas fecelved instraction from the Brst masters | ja Europe, and “who. imparts ‘with. facility « thore | knowledge of the science #0 her pupils, combined with ele. indebrous freaking afew more 7a j e office of this paper, will an application at 45 Mercer stree! ere rill receive personal attention. im Great Demand for News—! % Agents for the Herald, G. B. id ing, $4 street, below Chesnut, where advertisements are re- ceived, and where those wishing to subscribe will please Teave their names, and have the ed larly at thelr stores and dwellings,immediately after the ary: ofthe cars. Terms, 75 cevts per month, inclu ‘the | rald: 65 cents without it. im ral ‘Bane Bingle copies 3 conte. ae Na ion of the Ohio River. State of River. feet scant. Places. 5 Cincinnatti June 4.....000006.8 Wheeling, June 2.. Pittsburg, June 7. Louisville, June MONEY MARKET, Saturday, June 13—6 P. M. At the opening of the board this morning, prices im- | Proved a little on those current yesterday, and the mar- | ket was very buoyant; but the announcement befere the | adjournment that the Oregon question was in fact settled, | created the greatest excitement, and an advance in prices was immediately realised. The vote in the Senate, al- ; | though merely taken upon preliminary matters connect- | ed with the question, cannot be considered otherwise } than an actual settlement of the whole concern. A treaty | must now be immediately formed upon the basis of the | proposals. At the first board Ohio 6's went up } per cent; Penn- sylvania 6’s, 1; Vicksburg, } ; Farmers’ Loan, }; Morris | Canal, }; Canton,4; Long Island, }; Harlem, }; Nor- | wich and Worcester, 1; Reading, }; Reading Railroad Bonds, }. | At the second board, the effect of the news from Wash- | ington was visible. Vicksburg advanced } per cent; Harlem, 3; Canton, }; Morris Canal, } ; Farmers’ Loan, | 3; Norwich and Worcester, }; Ohio 6's, }; Long Island, | t,and Pennsylvania 5’s,}. The sales were to a very | great extent. It is announced that the contractors have successfully | negotiated for funds, and have now command of $800,000 | to insure the completion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The money was raised through the instrumen-- | tality of the president of the Maryland and New York Mining Company. | The sales of public lands in Wisconsin this season, | have been unusually large. The business of the Mil- waukie Land Office during the month of May, 1846, was | nearly ninety per cent greater than during the corres ponding month of last year. Sare or Pustic Lanps, Micwaurti Acres sold. fi May, 1844. ° 16,646 “1845. . 24.026 1846. + 48,700 3 About three fourths of the entries have been for 40 acre lots; and four fifths of the new comers are from New York and New England. The immigration into Wis consin Territory during the present year, bids fair to ex- ceed anything yet known in the history of a new settle ment. 7 The agents of the insurance companies in New Orleans have, since the commencement of the war, issued the an nexed notice, in relation to riske. Rates or Insurance at New Onceai From and after this date, no insurance will be made b: the undersigned on cargo or freight on deck of vess jing to or coming from sea, (excepting cotton to Hava- ua, or ports in the Gulf of Mexico, for which three under | deck rates will be cl .) Also, covering the war risk, | the following rates of premium’ will be charged until Public notice to the contrary, viz :— On merchandise to and from ports north and east of Florida, 3 per cent. On merchandise to and from Galveston, steamer, 1}, sailing vessels, 2} per cent. On merchandise to and from ports in Texas, south of Galveston and north of the Brasos St Iago, 8 per cent. On merchandise to and from the Brasos St. Sper cent On merchandise to and from the Gulf ports in Mexico, 10 per cent. n risks warranted free from loss by capture or deten- tion, growing out of hostilities with any foreign power, at the previous rates. It is not surprising that the stock of produce is accumu : | lating so rapidly in New Orleans; these rates of insu- | rance are so high that shippers will not take the respon sibility of ferwarding their supplies. The insurance companies of New Orleans cannot get much business at these rates, as many would run the risk of all dangers of | the sea, rather than submit to such extortion. The “‘ war clause” of an insurance policy is a perfect farce, and we have too much faith in the shrewdness of the commercial classes, to believe for a moment that they will suffer themselves to be humbugged by this combi ned movement on the part of the insurance companies. ‘The only war clause in which we have any faith is one in the shape of two or three Paixhan guns, with a crew large enough to work them efficiently. Old Stock Exchai ye $1000 Ohio 6s, 1860 9634 25 shs Canton Co 1000 Ind Dol'Bds 25 ys 35" 2000 de. 1000 do 1850 3 do we 5000 Penn 5s 390 6734 $80 Harlem Railroad 51 40000 di 26067 2500 do 10000 = do 61% 58 = do baw 000 do 67% 100 = do b30 51 {i000 Reading Bonds 17% “0 do Fa 1 ading Bon lo 000 Reading Mort Bas 786 430 Long Inland RR a | 190shs Vicksburg Bank 6% 30 do 36} do Farmers’ Trust 275, 100 © do 38 | $00 do Morris Canal 4 do 100 36 | do W% 390 do 36 200 do 15 Nor& WorRR 60: 100 = do bis 5 575 do. 60 250 do 1% 10 = do iS 60) 40do N Am Trast 8 20 do a z Bg 190 = do bis 60: | 650 do Reading Railroad m go bio 60) Bo fo n° baw 90 0 lo nw 10 = do 1070 30 do 10 60 Second Board. $20000 Penn Ss 683g 150 she Harlem RR be | 536 | © 1200 Ohio 6s, 7” 1000 do % 13h Hurlem Kauoud 518g 160 do Fal jarlem Rail BS do Sug ‘50 Canton Co 7 10 = do 60 5425 Morris Canal "4 a0 do 52. 950 Farmers’ Loan 100 do 5 Ratt, Baok 12 20 = do 5 30 3 Of 100 100 190 5 50 shs Fe 9 4 mw 27% 100 do Monday 70 io 50 do oo *” do wo fo do 50 Morris Canal i % ~~ do ity on the 11th inst., Mr. Wittrast Cosma, to Miss