The New York Herald Newspaper, July 11, 1846, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. New York, Saturday, July 11, 1846, THE ILLUSTRATED WSSELY HEERALD. THE FOURTH OF JULY, AND THE PORTRAIT OF POPE OF ROME. This interesting sheet will be ready at 8 o'clock, this morning. Price six cents, with or without wrappers. It will contain the latest news from Europe and Mexico, likewise the debate on the Tariff of 1842 and the vote on its modification; a correct copy of the bill as passed in the House; a biography of the di 1 Pope, Gregory XV1., with au accurate portrait, from the paint ing in the Vatican, by Paul Delaroche, accompanied by a full account of his death. This number will also be embellished with an en- graving representing a rich scene opposite the Park, on the Fourth of July ; and a full compend of commer cial, monetary, und miscellaneous intelligence of the | week, &c., Ke. z = Doings In Congre: The Warehousing Bill was debated at some length in the Senate, and on motion of Mr. Web- ster, it was recommitted to the Committee on Commerce for the purpose of remedying some of the defects of the bill proposed. The bill will probably pass. In the Senate, the Graduation Bill was under debate, but very little progress was made in the disposal of it. It came very near being lost, but the vote was reconsidered, and the bill will pro- bably be the order of the day until disposed of in some way. There was not much other business done in either House, and the session appears to drag along as slowly as ever. nee on the Western Conti- nent—What does it amount to? The more closely we view the course of late diplomatic controversies, between our own and the British Cabinet, with reference to the ad- justment of the Oregon boundary, the more evi- dent it seems to be, that, although England may still be inclined to uphold the monarchical sys- tem of balance of power in the East, yet on the Western continent her hopes for the ultimate suc- cess of her theory are rapidly passing away with every incident tending to the developement of American energy and American resources. In order to arrive ata just conclusion as to the ex- tentof British dominion and influence, we must take a daguerreotype view of not only the North- ern, but also of our Southern continent, which, in the whirlpool of the Oregon and Mexican excite- ment, seems to have been entirely overlooked.— We shall find that in reality England’s strongholds in North America are slipping gradually, but sure- ly, from her power; and south of British Guiana she has not now, nor has she the probability of ever possessing, one inch of territory, while her diplomatic influence is unquestionably diminish- ing, not only in the young and prosperous repub- lies, but also in the vast Empire of Brazil. Whatever stand is taken to show the appear- ance of obstinate resistance, England must feel that the struggle is not far distant, when opposi- tion to the total expulsion of her armies from this continent will be useless. Clothed in her mantle of aristocratic pride and power, she may turn to the last an unmoved face to the march of repub- licanism, but her resistance, though it may dig- nify, will not lessen her fall. The frequent arrival of reinforcements in Can- ada have been accounted for by her precarious situation in respect to the States; but more pro- bably under the mask of protection, the British government is concentrating a force, deemed sut- ficient to suppress the first symptoms of any in- surrection, which, from the murmurings borne across the sea, they perhaps anticipate. The feeling of discontent under the yoke of the mother country, always on the increase, has not been di- minished by many late acts of the English Parlia- ment, especially those relative to the corn laws — Members of the Provincial Legislature openly de- clare the latter measure to be the ruin of the Ca- nadian provinces ; they decry the action of gov- ernment at home as sacrificing her colonies; the ministry is disorganised, and some of the hitherto staunch royalists look with other feelings than re- pugnance upon the prospect of independence, or even—annexation. If this be so, another attempt at a so-called rebellion will not be attempted bya mal-directed, undisciplined body of French habi- tans, joined to a few frontier smugglers; but the Anglo-Canadian, and the Franco-Canadian will ‘nite in an irresistible effort to extrieate them- selves from foreign subjugation. The compromise of the Oregon boundary at the parallel of 49, is, in fact, but a temporary indul- gence to British occupation. It is, setting aside all political considerations, but the allowing of a point of etiquette, or at most the sacrifice of the present | in the security of the future. The tide of emigra- | tion, ever rolling from the European shores, finds its barrier but in the waves of the Pacific, and in its passage over republican soil, loses every vestige of monarchical prejudice. The new settlers of American land will never submit to foreign juris- diction; either the whole territory west of the mountains will unite in the formation of an inde- pendent republic, or be added to our own exten- ded domain. The idea of the English arm of power, stretched over the American Republic, to guide the destinies of the settler who breathes the very air of freedom, is too preposterous to be for a moment entertained. So surely, then, as with the progress of time moves the march of mind, so surely will the Canadas, probably before the pre- sent generation has passed away, be withdrawn from the domination of foreign power; and as time completes the settlement of the Oregon territory, north of 49, by the hand of the democratic pioneer, and of the emigrant fleeing from oppression, the last traces of England’s rule are swept away for- ever from the Northern Continent of America. In South America, Great Britain has but a slen- der foothold. The tract called English Guiana, comprising the districts of Demarara and Esse- quibo, with the settlement of Berbice, is all the territory in her possession there. In Brazil, as in most of the ether South American countries, the continued officious intermeddling of the British government is looked upon witha jealous eye The Emperor of the Brazils has in his last address, at the opening of the General Assembly, strongly protested against her interference in her slave trade. While he expresses his determination to suppress the traffic, he energetically declaims against the course pursued by the English Parlia- ment in relation to their treatment of suspected Brazilian vessels. The Republics of the Rio Plata have their grievances, and those not actually en- gaged in the civil dissensions distracting that un- happy region, express in the strongest terms the sentiments of President Polk, ‘‘ That European interference cannot be tolerated in the affairs of the Western Continent.” Throughout the length and breadth of the central and western republics there is @ general mistrust of English diplomacy ; and in some of these countries too, in Chili and Peru especially, where preference has hitherto been given to English mediation on account of mercantile interest, that preterence is rapidly be- ing done away with, as they deal more and more jargely with American merchants and American manufactures. Their mines, at least many of their principal ones, hitherto worked by English capital, are now in American hands; they find the American fabrics cheaper and better + for their own wants; they see our whaling in discipline with any in the world—and as they gradually disengage themselves from Eng- | lish responsibilities, say with pride, ‘‘We, too, are republicans.” Besides all this, their ancient prejudices are anti-English. At the time they were engaged in their struggle for independence from the thraldom of Old Spain, England was considered an ally of their enemies. Assisting in the wars against France, she indirectly assisted the armies of Spain against the republican cause, by enabling her to employ troops on the western continent, and to this day the French are viewed as allies, the English as inimical to their interests. In every point of view, the sympathies of every country in South America are with the United States, and are rapidly increasing, while, day by day, the power, the trade, and the influence of Great Bri- tain, is proportionably diminishing. The At- lantic is the wide boundary ere long to separate the two great exhibitions of national government, one on the broad democratic ground of equality, and the other that the few are born to rule the many. The workings of the two great systems will be the rivalry of the East and West. Let England, if she will, essay to lead the kingdoms of Europe, in wealth, in manufacture, in talent, and in power; but by birth, by wealth, by do- main, by her republican model copied in the or- ganization of numerous independencies, the United States is entitled to hold, as she ever will, the prominent influences over the destinies of the Western Continent. We are a great people. ArrolnTMENTS AND Promotions.—We are plens- ed to observe that the President has at length yielded to the overwhelming demand of the peo- ple, and promoted a number ef those gallant offi- cers who distinguished themselves upon the flelds of Palo Alto and Resaca dela Palma. We say | we are pleased with these promotions. We are pleased with them, because the men upon whom the laurels have been cast, nobly deserve to wear them ; and we doubt not that they will never al- low them disgracefully to fade or wither. Although well pleased with these appointments, we are not satisfied with a cessation here. Nei- | ther are the people satisfied with the snail-like manner in which the government have proceeded in making them. There are still many more who deserve promotions, and who ought to have them immediately, before the patriotism of the govern- ment should be suffered to cool, and the war be concluded. Among the many brave officers who honored themselves, and the flag under which they fought, by their bravery, we may mention Captain Hawkins, the gallant defender of Fort Brown, after he from whom it was named had died gloriously in his country’s service. Also, Capt. May, who splendidly charged the Mexican batteries. Also, Captain Duncan, who so gal- | lantly led his artillery in the battles of the 8th and 9th, and braved all—which cost the life of the la- mented Ringgold. Also, Captain Paige, who has become maimed, probably for life, in his coun- | try’s service. We might go on, but these are suf- ficient. We have only to say that there is a strong | fecling abroad, which wishes the immediate pro- | | motion of these gallant officers, and we trust that | the government will not act in such opposition } to this wish as to refuse this most just and proper \ demand. We feel it our duty to say a word for the brave | subalterns and soldiers who distinguished them- selves, and practically sustained their country’s honor by their bravery. In the campaign of the | Sutlej, many privates and non-commissioned offi- | cers were raised from the ranks, upon the spot where they showed themselves to be men of cou- rage. Our brave subalterns and privates, we are sorry to say, have been too much neglected.— Among the former who most deserve the atten- tion of the government, we Would mention the names of Corporal O'Sullivan, Sergeant Mayor Malony, Sergeant McCabe, and Corporal Farrel, who distinguished themselves by their bravery upon the field of Resaca de la Palma, and whose names are so honorably mentioned in the official despatches. These, and many other brave fel- | lews in the rank of non-commissioned officers, deserve immediate promotion. We see that Congress has been gravely con- sidering the propriety of voting an extra months’ pay of seven dollars to the privates who fought so bravely at the brilliant battles.— These men, who perilled their lives in their country’s defence, are to be rewarded therefor with the enormous sum of seven dollars. This is to be considered the price of a soldier’s courage. What absurdity. Instead of giving them an ex- tra months’ pay, which would be to them compa- ratively of no value, and which would tend to dis- grace more than elevate them, by making the con- sideration entirely pecuniary, let Congress direct that silver medals should be struck off, in com- memoration of the battles and their courage, and each of the privates be presented with one. This would create an honorable and patriotic feeling, | which money could never do, and give to the | soldier something upon which he could look in | his declining years to remind him of his country’s gratitude. We hope, as we said before, that the govern- ment will attend to these various matters before their desire to reward valor is allowed to cool off | by Congress, the great ice-house of patriotism in | America. Even Mr. Owen’s bill for the relief of the army of occupation from the payment of letter postage, has not passed. Seven dollars a month isenough for fignting men, without extra pick- ings, in the estimation ef members of Congress, who mean to keep the franking privilege to them- selves. They, it would appear, wanted to keep the heroes of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma | out of honor’s way and from the corrupting influ- ence of money. ‘Tue Spirit ory American Women.—During the wo warsin which the United States were en- gaged with Great Britain, the spirit of patriotism displayed by American women, assisted material- ly the progress of our arms and the discomfiture of the foe. This Spartan spirit was displayed in various ways. Thus, at one time, we read ef them cutting up their under garments into mate- rials for cartridges; at another time converting their apparel into clothes for the volunteers, to protect them from the inclemency of the winter; and at another time, fabricating with their deli- cate fingers, banners for those who were engaged in defending their country’s honor. This is the same spint that animated the Spar- ee tan mothers, before the wealth and extravagance | of conquest had undermined the morals of Rome; and the same spirit that in other times, as it does | at present, has characterized the women of Ame- nica. But the source from which the Spartan pak derived this spirit, is different. With the Spartans it proceeded from educati rigorou: discipline, and regular training. With diliaese: rican women, it proceeds from the loftiest source —from patriotism, love of country—und ig ‘Sponta- neous in every female breast, when the occasion calls it forth. We have been induced to make these re. marks, by observing instances in the Mex. can war, of this spirit, in almost every State in the Union, and even on the battle field. Our readers will recollect that)during the bom- bardment of Fort Brown, the wife of one of the privates in the fort was engaged night and day in providing refreshment for the worn out artillerymen, regardless of the shot and shell that were falling around her as thick as hail. She ap- peared totally rdless of her own safety, | seemed by the single object of refreshing | the troops, and keeping up their courage. We | have had instances, too, of women dressing as | ern taking up their Pena Pee ogee oe | they are unequalled for their beaut , shoul: let it phia, was re-arrested yesterday in a } street, near Tompkins Square, by deput; yt ; hei The prisoner was in company with the very * ts | J. Harkness, Philad; J. H. Smith, do; Mr. Graham, do; G. | 'T. Roberts, 8. C;J. Wood, vessels in every port—our ‘men-of-war vieing | battle. Most of the banners that wave over our | volunteer companies, are made by the delicate fingers of the sisters and mothers of the soldiers. In another column will be found an account of | the presentation of a flag by the young ladies of | Covington; Indiana, to the Covington volunteers. The remarks on the occasion were spirit-stirring and patriotic. In every war that we have entered into, the women of America have taken a neble part, and they are entitled to share in the honors of victory as much as the volunteers themselves, Eternal honor to the women of Amenca. .—After the first Arrairs in New Juri August, licenses to keep inns and taverns in Jer- | sey eity, are not to be granted. This will benefit New York alittle, for when the Jerseymen get hungry they will cross the river for their food. Theatrical and Musical. Grexxwien Tuxatre.—The popular melo-drama of | the “Corn Laws of England,” was performed at the Greenwich last night with distinguished applause, Mr- Freer sustaining the part of Gilbert Monkton, and Mra’ Penson that of Jane Monkton. This drama as of peculiar interest in consequence of its embodying personations of the most prominent statesmen and politicians in Great Britain. It was received last evening very warmly by the delighted auditory. A great bill is offered for to- night, consisting of “Damon and Pythias,” and the “ Honey .) together with dancing, singing, and per- formances in gymnasia. Amusement is only thing to relieve the tes of the weather, and all who seek to forget their troubles, should go to the Greenwich this evening. Castie Ganpex.—This beautiful place of resort was well patronized last evening by a fashionable audience, who went there to get a breath of fresh air and listen to the delightful mus: The performances consisted of in- strumental music, songs and dancing. There will be another concert thi sre and we would advise all lers who love a good performance, a bi pure air and a glass of good ice cream, to go there. ‘The splendid mechanical cabinet of Automata, inclu, ding the celebrated Duck of Vaucanson, to be seen at | Gothic Hall, are justly estimated as the first and rarest o exhibitions that we have ever had in this city. There is but one opinion of their merits. All acknowledge, that and the extraordi- nary mechanical skill displayed in their construction. Raymono & Wanina’s menagerie, with their eous Roman chariot, will visit Fondas Bush onthe 11th of July, Johnstown on the 13th, Littlefalls on the 14th, Newport on the 1gth, Trenton on the 16th. Utica on the 17th and 18th, on Their way to Buftalo. This ‘tensive exhibi- tion ‘attracts crowds wherever it goe pas through his village without havi inspection of allits rare and noble animals. Weucn & Mann's Cincus is getting along famously in the New England States. We learn that they intend to be in Lowell the first half ofnext week. ‘This exhi- bition will astonish the beautiful factory girls. Mr. Mooney gave four successive entertainments in Poughkeepsle last week. It is a spirited and enlightened place. ing a full Police Intelligence. Jury 10.—. Arrest on a Bench Warrar niston arrested yesterday, Dr. Joseph Hei . ane street, on a bench id by Court of Sessions, Mr. Heine with be- ing an accessory in the robbery of Henry Cadoza, to the amount of $2000, in connection with two Jew boys, called Simmons and Lyons, who are now in prison for this offence. Burglary.—The store, No. 26 John street, was burgla- riously entered last night, by breaking open the scuttle, and about $100 in bank bills stolen therefrom ; a part of the money was marked, a $50 was marked on the back with the initials W. H. G., anda portion of the other money was marked J, H. G.and F.W. No clue as yet D | to the burglar. False Pretences—Two Dutchmen called Francis Tritz and Joseph Slikleger, were both arrested yesterday, on a warrant by officer Vanderzee, of the Third ward, charged with obtaining money under false representa: tions, from M.P. O'Hearne. Justice Drinker examined the accused parties at the Third Ward Station House,and held them both to bail in $300, to answer. On the " Sneak” Again — Some thieving scamp entered the premises yesterday, No. 168 Lewis street, occu; by Hr, Alexsoder Hentz, and stole therefrom, ton iv franc pie , together with a vest and other articles, and escaped. Arrest and Escape—A man called Jack Willis was ar- rested last night by an officer of the 4th ward,charged with keeping a disorderly house at No. 315 Water street ; however, by some funny arrangement the prisoner es caped from tha station house. Arrested gain—Francis Moran, the prisoner who escaped from the city prison on Wednesday, whom itis said stands charged with several burglai in Philadel- porter house in 8th keeper Ci low who aided in his escape from ‘the city prison. was likewise arrested, and gave his name as John Hase, alias Smith, who is now locked up as an a the Philadelphia burglari strange in the whole of se committed about ten go on this charge, owl requisition, yet no one appears to take him on. It is ther remarkable that the prisoner was pet eae , to go on, without a requisition, the next éay after his “- rest; yet no steps were taken in the matter, but Ly fretiscasia of kept here at expense to the city for the certain individuals around the Tombs. The prisoner is count poor ! sdrrest of a Fugitive—An officer from Orange succeeded yesterday in arresting a man named Smith Horton, on'a charge of stealing a yoke of oxen in Ulster county, worth $190. The prisoner was taken back tethe abeve county for trial. Robhery at Niblo's—A lady was robbed last it at Niblo’s of a very handrome gold bracelet, set ‘with six rubies, valued at $70. It appears the lady fainted in the saloon, possibly by the heat, and in the confusion and bustle, some light-fingered fellow managed to slip off with the bijou. Movements of Travellers: The arrivals for the last two days were not so prolific as heretofore. The following, however, is @ fair sum. mary at the annexed hotels :— Amenicay.—A. Buckner, U. 8. A; Geo, Maley, M ichi- ; J. Day, Florida; W. Armstrong, keep sie; C. dell, Philad; B. Coles, Va; J. jo; J. Dillard, Bellu; ‘| * P. Smith, Philad; Mr. Daf, Beitiae A. roy rmy, Quebec} Gi uller, do; Mr. Barbour, do; L. ern; H. Taylor, London fe, Boston; J. Boghy, Matanzas; Church, do; T. Cowles, ore, Boston; R. , Philad; J. Ellerson, New Bedford; J. Hooper, Baltimore; J. Sill, Philad; E. Allem Conn; J. Sullivan, Va; Mr. Lewis, London: Dr. Paley, steamship Britannie; . Elric ip Roscins. G. M. Barschi, Wi m; R. K. Stemble, do; Dobbins, Burlingtor in, U. 8. N; R. Spier, fal 5 3 N. Sturdevant, Boston; ; R. Homan, Ala; T. Parker, Boston; T. |. Richardson, Baltimore; D. Barrow, ‘om. Morga: Louisian ichmond Hon. J. Reed, Philed Fras Fenn G. Burroughs, Bridge port; 8. ita mich, Philad; Mr. Vandervoord, ‘Tonawanda; Mr. Fowler, Boston; S. Gold, Phil Bishop, Bridgeport; 8. Armor, Mobile, J. Dyer, Indi Philad; J. All 8. Raymond, Md ; A. Robert: in Buren, Troy; N Watson, } Howanp. -ochett, Boston; Mr. Babbett, Or: iJ. Hober, Virgi A. Marsh, N. 0; C. Schott, Philad; W. George, Wash: r, London; 8, Brichayton, ‘ton; E England. Phils A Kehoe, Boston; Col Max- ; Maj. C British Army; Capt. Wynn, Samton, Washington, E. Brooke, Conn; J. Isham, §.°C; T. Spooner, Conn; W. Gilmore, Washington. Court of General Sessions. Before Recorder Scott and Aldermen Walsh and Stoneall. Joun McKxon, Esq. District Attorney. Jury 10.—Case bh -Treeed Ouker —The trial of Ben- jamin Oaker, ntial clerk of Simeon P. Smith, for forgery in the 3d degree, in having filled up a check on the Mechanics’ ing Association, to which the rame of Mr. Smith was affixed, was resumed at the open- ing of the Court this morning. 0 part of the @ccused it was contended that his e had left him the check in question to be filled up as circumstances might seem to require; that although the ace@sed had not called upon to meet any particular demand against his employer, during the absence of the latter, ad filled one u; amount from the Mechanics’ Banki = remuw in for hi of about 20 months, during whic’ is compensation had been very limited. It was further contended that no for ery had beep committed, inasmuch as the accused, in filin up the check had only done what the complainant ha authorized him to do, and had left the checks for that t. After an able argument in behalf of the accu District Attorney addressed the jury at cons! length on the part of the prosecution. “The caso was then snbmitted to the jury, under the usual charge of tl corder, and after a short consultation, the jury found t accused guilty, but recommended him to the mercy of the Court. He was remanded for sentence. Case of Edward Morris —In the case of this person, who was indicted for manslaughter, in having caused the death of acolored man named John West, by throwing him_ overboard from a steamboat, while engaged in a scuffle witl, him on the 4th of June, 1545, the accused having pleaded guilty to the indictment, was remanded to prison for sentence. ase of John Henry.—In the case of John Henry, in- dicted for breaking into the dwelling house of a Mr. Brewster, and stealing therefrom silver ware alleged to be worth $56, the aceused entered a plea of guilty and was sentenced to the State Prison for the term of three yea T morning. the 3 Potsonina.—A sad case of poisoning was lately tried at Alexandria, in the parish of Rapides. \n old negro woman, on the plantation of Captain Wil- Kinson, attempted to poison the overseer, Mr. Sh for some dislike conceived egainst him by another ne Wench. She administered the seeds of Jamestown w in coffee to Mr. 8. and family, consisting of him: wife, child, Dr. Shields, and a negro girl. The constitute a deadly poison when dr} No villager — he Court then adjourned until to-morrow (Saturday) | City Intelligence. Tur Weatnea.—The sun yesterday came out in |,curnest M retgliation for the time lost under the rain king’s cl ‘What was not scorched was baked, and | what was baked nor scorched was dissolved. In | truth the hardly endurable. By the standard tables kept; ear to year, we find, that with one ex. | ception, was the hottest day for the last ten tooo sho, to the Anode, while from the came to 99 deg. nheit, in the shade, w! me isblo wednd thet the'maximum height yesterday was | bes Cc ee ae 1888. see5--- on an 4 85 90 86, 82 84 2 78 id 7 \ 71 15 f i 7 m 82 85 82 t 85 83 80 \ 9 95, wn Room of the Offing Telegraph, the rat 3 o'clock rose to 98, and at lioboken to shade. ‘This will pass’ under the circum- 1 At the | | 99, in the | stances. .—A number of horses were killed in the | st y the heat, yesterday. —A poor Jrish laborer named James residing at 57 Mott street, received a stroke of ‘esterd: afternoon, about 4 o'clock. He was the at pon the top of a building, and going down the ‘when near the ground he fell senseless, and was takem to the eity hospital, where he died about half-past |S. Wenrrived there just as he was drawing his last | breath, and shall never forget the rcene. His poor wife | wae ng by with a babe in her arms, and with that ld eloquence peculiar to her nature, was bewailing ‘of her husband. This was the only case of eit we heard of yesterday, although it appears us that men can'labor all day on the tops of ra broiling sun and live. ENceMENT of RutcEn’s InstituTs.—The seventh io commencement at Rutger's Female Institute, age yesterday in the church in Rutger street. At two o'clock the procession, consisting of the of the school, the corporation, and invited guests, froin the academy, No. 240 Madivon street, to the “The ries were densely crowded’ ook their seats upon a platform erected around the whole body of the church was appro- he scholars. The appearance of the church How is it possible for itting d is beyond description. @chelor to describe the effect produced tform with four hundred beautifu! L erhonediaig a girls, all d-essed de by sit 1 y "s re him? Satisfied were we iy in any case we were favored with a in return, we could think of that for a month ; FS, we will not write about it. As soon as the ye seated, the following ode wes sung by a ‘them, to a beautiful air, with piano accompani- : THE GREETING. | WORDS BY A PUFIL—MUSIC BY FROY. ROOT. ‘Breet our happy festa hour, fe gather once again, a ‘and joyous hearts we pour | closer twined th bright unbroke ‘though we meet these friends no more, y a coming day ‘ memory like music o'er Our spirit's hi ill play. _ And thus with deep and changeless love, ‘orth to the world we go, ith the summer-heaven bright above, | And the smiling earth below. | If lowering clouds of ould come, And sorrow’s lon; i | ould veil life's changing sea in gloom, | those tide is now so br.ght; 'e will not let our hopes be bowed, they to us shall be, As rainbow on the stormy cloud, As starlight on th cHorus. Then sing we nowf With cloudless brow; Andas through life we move, We'll cherish still, In good or ill, Our hope—and,trust—and love. compositions in the three departments. in which took the prize, (a gold medal.) in the first | ent, was a fine entttled “ Stars.” It | received enthusiastically by the audience, and gi aoe of much brilliancy authoress, if she continu A prose comporiti “ Allhave a Ministration to perform.” ar tion exhibited something more than mere school-girl thought; and was exceedingly well written. The prize in the second Gepartment, was awarded to a prose com- position, entitled ‘* The Prospective Growth of Ameri- can Literature.” This was a very superior composition. } The prize in the third department was awarded toa m, entitled ‘ The Hour of Pray Without regard to ing a school-girl poem, it is certainly one of the etest and most musical we ever heard, filled with ‘ht thoughts, and harmonious words. Atthe time of theso compositions, the names of their writers m, neither were they known to any but es, not even to the committee. After anot! song, the reports of the committees on mathematics, French, penmanship, music, drawing, and needle work, were read. These reports were very short, and merel: intended to name those most proficient intheir studi After this—the most interesting part of the a#xercise: the distribution of the honors commenced. It bi with the smallest classes of hos'f little girls, who | gained credit in their studies; and each being called up, | in turn, received a present ofa book, and making a curtesy. retired. In the larger classes testimonials were | given, instead of books. Among those who received | the testimonials, we might mention the namesof Miss Virginia Hull, Miss Piercy, Mist Williamson, and many others. But the most interesting part of the distribution wasthat of the gold medals, of which there were six. | he first one was presented to Miss Harriet 8. Winslow, — as the most proficient in French. Now came the | exciting moment, the distribution of the medals to the authors of the com; i | Now it was to be known; in his hand the medal, called for the The com of Prayer.” Every eye was 0] and every head eagerly bent forward. A beautiful young girl, ap- | parently not more than thirteen years of age, came mo- estly forward, and, bending her neck gracefully, al- | lowed the president to hang the medal around it, while he gave the name of Mary E. Wool: ‘The author of the composition on“ American Literature” was called for- ward, and received her medal. This was Miss Martin. ‘The author of ‘‘stars” was called for, and was announced ; as Miss Jane Woolsey; probably a sister of the young | lady who took the other prize. ‘The author of the prose | composition, “ Ali have a Ministration to pe:form.” was | called for, and her name given as Miss Arieta Roge' s.— Miss Rogers received her medal, and had no sooner | reached her seat than the president called for the young lady whose specimen of penmanship had been declared | | the best. ‘This was done by number, so that no one knew who the fortunate possessor of the medal was to be. When the number was called, Miss Rogers fully left her seat, again, and, coming up the received another medal for her penmanship, againto her seat, amid the loud plaudits of the whole The tothe young lady lors in mathematics. This was given last, and the president declared it the most important. It was given to Miss 8. L. Somers. After the distributions were concluded, the graduatin, class, consisting of eleven young ladies, came forwar and rece’ their diplomas. Their names are—A. Applegate; E. M. Betts; Miss Carr; M. D. Cisco; C Ferris; C. Hart; C. Hi ins; H. M. Prince; 8. L. Somers; Miss Stout, and H. Winslow. The president ad- ° L. dressed them in a very kindly manner; and, after a song | and benediction. the crowd left the church, very muel pleased with the interesting exercises they had just wit- ness Excursions To monnow.—The splendid steame: ald, Capt Parks, will make an excursion to the Fishing Banks to-moriow. See advertisement. The Shrews- bury and the Coney Island boats will mbke their regu- lar excursions to morrow. Fine.—Yesterday morning, about five o'clock, a very destructive fire broke out in 13th street, near 3d avenue, | in the piano-forte factory of Messrs. Stoddard & Durham. | Every etfort was made to eheck the progress of the vouring element; but before the firemen were able to work with any degree of efficiency, the greater portion of the building was consumed The factory contained a large quantity of unfinished work, for which the men in the employ of the proprietors were to be paid, according to agreement, not until they had finished each article. The working utensils belonging to many of the journey. men were all consumed, together with a large amount of unfinished work; and some of the lost sums of money—from $90 to $20—by the labor put in. Thus have a number of industrious artisans been throw! it of employ ment, and left in a state of compa- rative destitution, without their tools to enable them to repair their losses. The premi were destroyed—the roof, which was of tin, having fallen down ; the remain- ing portion of the premises is an utter ruin. The fire has been attributed to some ndiary, who chose 4 or 6 o’clock in the morning to perpetrate his dark purpose. | The premises, we aro happy to learn, were insured ; but the loss to the poor journeymen will he severe. appears to be something very mysterious about the whole unfortunate occurrence. Crim. Con., &c.—The beautiful little town of Hemp- tead Branch, L. 1, was thrown into quite a flurrygyes- | terday, by the story of rather an interesting case of crim. con. that offthere. It seems that during the ‘night a married man, who hed lived there for some years, and was a mechanic in pretty good standing, with his tools, and cleared out, hook and line, to this city, for the purpose of meeting, and running off with a | beautiful young married Le oe eighteen, who re- sided at |, and who come down to this city | with him before during the day. At the same time an- { y ‘man left, taking with him another man’s | ‘and wagon, and nga pd Rng! — saan ‘ . This case is creating quite a flurry in Hempstead. | Viacinia Piroe Boare-Uhe pilot boat Virglais, 70 tons, Capt. Wright, is in the city. Coroner's Orrice.—Accidental Death— The Coroner he mi jest yesterday at the oy Hospital, on the | body of William oy born in Albany, 26 years of | age, who came to hie death by injuries received by acci- dentally falling from the window in the fourth story of the Finance Hotel, onthe corner of Battery Place and | Wost street. Verdict according]: The Coroner likewise held an inquest at No. 116 West | Broadway, on the body of John Hultz, (colored) nativir unknown, about 50 years of age, who came to his deat! from disease of the lungs and exposure. News Bovs 1x Bow’ jews boys are now obliged to have license to sell newspapers from the Corporation, Eighteen were granted on Monday. In Mas- an has to get out a license when he wants | te kiss his wife. Leap ror tae Frem ee The | jinging of this,a fervent prayer was offered | @ president of the institution, Rev. Dr. Ferris. The rts of the committees appointed to decide upon the | r mechanics have | The Convention met at 6 o'clock. The ee re Williams) in the chair. ‘The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- Mr. Gaanyo moved to take upthe report of the com- | mittee that had been appointed to report on the standing committees of the Convention. The report proposed the snprintment of the following standing committees :— . On the Division of the City into Wards or Election | Districts. JI. On the Powers and Duties of the Mayor. Travelling Dressing a Mh form the duties for wi bers call the attention of eel te peilicaies . a ie to ret pert Coathlag wei Se ol warranted to per for whieh they were ENDER SE: G. SAUN & SON, 177 Broadway, opposite Howard Hotel Metallic Tablet Razor 5 oldest suid most approved article now in use, hnvlog geen belong public for the last on years, can be had at the subscribers, wholesale and retail G. SAUNDERS & 8ON, 1 few doors sbove Courthands Nace | pill Of the Election, Tenure of Offce, and Powers and ie Common Council. Fine Engravings for Sal the . me 1m Kleotions and Appointments to Office, and the | 4 large jot of superb impression rt ree V. On the Creation, Powers and Duties of the Depart. by v0 ay 5 euntabill vo Publi . e ‘count of a VII. On the Ji ce a 24 une VIL On Assessments and Taxes. 1X. On Contracts X. On the City Debt. XI. On the Powers of the Board of Supervisors. XII. On Salaries and Compensation of Public Officers. XIII, On the power of Leasing or Selling the Public Property. IV. On Expenditures. XV. On Reduction of Expenditures. XVI. On Schools. Mr. Fanxcm moved to amend section 1st, by striking out the words “ on elections,” so as to confine the provi- sion to wards and districts. Mr. Granam explained cts of the committee. Mr. Frencu withdrew hit 3 were carried nem. con. Mr. Bexxvict moved to strike out the words “ the powers of,” in section 11. Adopted. Alderman Prxpy moved to amend section 14, by ad- ding the words “ of tl ‘onvention.” Adopted. ‘The report, which Prepared by the following com. mittee, was adopted as amended :—George H. Purser, D, Graham, Jr , Edmund J. Porter and Henry E. Davies. Reporter for the Convention.—Mr. Bexepict moved to take up the resolution proposing to appoint a competent reporter to present a condense: papers of the proceed- ings of the Convention for publication. ir. Lex: opposed the resolution Mr. Frencnt was in favor of informing the public of the acts of the Convention. Mr. McSrepen proposed an amendment, directing. that three of the daily papers of the largest circulation he se- lected to publish the proceedings in a condensed form. Mr. Fianacan moved to further amend, by proposing that a committee be appointed to enquire into the expe- pointing a reporter and reporting their pro- & condensed form. R moved to amend further, by proposing that arrangements be made to publish the oficial pro- diny ondensed form, inone of the daily papers of the largest circulation, with the ayes aud noes. | Mr. Frawacan’s amendment was adopted, and the | whole matter was referred to a Special Committee. | Mr.Geanam moved to take up the following resolu- tions offered by him, which were laid over for conside- ration. Resolved, That while the people of the city of New York look with confidence to the State Convention, now assembled at Albany, for the establishment of a Serene judiciary system, which shall be efficient in its application to the said city. yet in the judgment of this Cenvention the power should still be reserved tothe Legislature to continue or create such local courts as by the present or proposed charter of the said city are or may be deemed necessary to the prompt and vigorous administration of both civil and criminal justice. Resolved, That in the propoted new charter, it is ex- | pedient and proper to @ provision for the continu- H ion of the local courts referred to in the n. Resolved, That copies of these resolutions, attested by the officers of the Convention, be transmitted to the Pre- sident of the State Convention, with a request that they be laid before that body. |. Mr. G. said his object was to take action upon the sub- ject matter in the resolutions before the Convention at ‘Albany passed a law upon the general judiciary system, | which was now before them for consideration; and it was desirable that certain of the local courts should not be taken out of the jurisdiction of the city government. ‘Mr. Bexeoict considered it would be going in ad- vance of the peueedines of the Albany Convention, be- fore they understood what that Convention was disposed in explained. He considered that the to do on the subject. ‘ought to support its own independence endment. Sections 2 and Mr. Granam city of New Yor | fA subject. Mr. until they ascertained what the Convention at Albany should first do onthe subject. Perhaps they would de- vise a system which would iy harmonise with their r perhaps be superior to any system of thei ow | _ After some further remarks from Messrs. French, Has- | brook, Flanagan and Graham. The question on taking up was taken, and carried, nem. con Mr. Grawam proj served to the Legislature,” and insert therefor the words sed to strike out the words “ro- “in the proposed charter ;” also, in the second resolu- tion, strike out the werd * creation,” and insert the word “ abrogation,” as a substitute therefor. Mr. Faencu proposed an amendment to the amendment, by inserting the words “create or abolish,” as a subs! tate for the word “ abrogation.” Mr. Bengvict was of opinion that the whole subject should be referred to a committee, and submitted to the rave consideration of the Convention. He moved, there- fore, to refer the whole subject. Mr. Gaanan, in order to obviate all objection, propos- adding the words, after the word in best conduce to the administra- local justice ia this city.” ‘The question on Mr. Benedict’s motion to refer was taken and carried. Mr. Bropericx moved to take up the resolution offered by him, directing that a committee of five be a) inted | to proceed to Albany and request, on the part of this Con- vention, that the Convention at Albany should not inter- fere with the affairs of the city of New York, but leave it to the present Civic Convention. Mr. Benxoict considered it would be undignified tc do so, had their rights and privileges, and it would ny for such a purpose. ‘Mr. Bropericx.—I meant to write to them. Mr. Besepicr considered it would be altogether out of place to undertake such a course Mr. Granam was of opinion pusillanimity of their citizens much of th citizens of New York were already frittered away ; and though he did not fully concur in the wording of the roposition before them, he considered this Convention da right, ina dignified manner, before the State Convention, and protest again ir interfering with the chartered rights of the citizens of New York. Mr, Bengpicr explained. He would not allow a cle of their chartered rights to be invaded by the State Convention, but the elo} to secure that was the thing to be looked to. Wait until they were attacked, and then he would be foremost in maint their rights. He moved to lay on the tavle. Ald. Punpr expressed himself opposed to laying the resolution upon the table. Messrs. French, h, Martine and Broderick further ex vee themse! in favor cf the adoption of the re- solution. Ald. Briacs moved an amendment proposing that a me- morial or remonstrance be prepared by &@ commit and submitted for their consideration, and when adopted shall be transmitted to Albany, which memorial or remen- ‘all be prepared with a view to protect the char- its of the city. Mr. McGay moved to strike out the word ‘‘remon- strance ” Mr. Barsas accepted the amendment. Mr. Dovanenry proposed an amendment to the amend- ment, providing that the new charter be so framed as to prevent any State legislaivte interference with the char- tered rights of the citizens of New York. Mr. Baopenicx moved to refer the whole subject to a | special committee The motion prevailed. Ald Pox oved that if they met at 5 o’clock they should take a recess to allow time for refreshments. Resolutions were offered, proj compensation be given to, the members of the Ordered to be Other resolutions of enquiry were offered and ordered to be printed. oom was made to adjourn over to Tuesday at five o The Convention here adjourned to meet on Monday next at 5 o'clock. State Convention. Tuunspar, July 9, 1846, Mr. Ganprver presented the proceedings of 2 meetin in Niagara coun, in relation to the canal policy of the State. Referred and ordered printed Mr. Baxer offered a resolution to terminate debate in | Committee of the Whole on the portion of the rt on the Executive Departmentand the amendments thereto, under consideration, at a quarter to 2. Mr. Swacxnamen moved to limit each speaker to 20 minutes. Mr. Conriy nore bey the resolution on the table. The motion pre to 41. Mr. Kontane: offered a resolution providing for viva voce elections ofall officers whose election may be de volved on the Legislature, and to extend the same pro- visions to — a net of officers by all Representative bodies. A: Mr. ‘Gwackaannn laid on the table a resolution for the meeting of the Convention at 9 o'clock on and after { | Monday next. report received from the Comptroller show: the emount pel for breaches of canal ourecte. ~ The re; shows the amount claimed for breaches of contracts under the act of 1842 was $1,216,675; the sum allowed was $435,434; the amount of work to be done to complete each — was estimated at 2,567,251. rofits claimed b: of the favorable terms of their contracts, averaged 4734 par cent on the amount of work remaining to be done at time the work was suspended, profits allowed a little over 1634 per cent on the amount of be done. This statement doos uot include the award on Cham- borlain and Bradley's claim on Geneseo Valley Canal contracts, The outstanding claims for breaches of contracts, as near ascan be ascertained, are es 4 free have since heen made to the amount of $7, jeaving @ balance of $26,365. 4 to be printed, The report was reterred and | The Convention Crd resumed a | Teport on cutive Departme! | Mr Poatra spoke in favor of tions y age Es ea speec! i toring’ sss eubeeale for the saction under tion, that every elector of this State shall be eligible the office of Governor or Lieutenant Governor, who shall have attained the age of 30 years, and has been {ors years a citizen of the State of New York. The debate was continued by Messrs. Baows, Parren- sox, Ruoapes, Rictmonn, Woven, Stroxo and Nicno- Las, but no vote was taken, and the Committee rose and ported progress. Adjourned.—.flbany Citizen. Joun Ranvouen’s Staves.—The citizens of Randolph county, Ohio, ore obectins to the project ofa settlement there of John lolph’s negroes. The excitement bape Veen fe ign, sot said that force and arms | will be used if necessary, to prevent It. ‘aGan considered it would be better to wait | The; be lowering themselves a good deal if they sent to Alba- | that it would not be dero- rth | t at the time the work was | | ae terme. "Apvly to ii USNO"% BO a 32 Ann street, New ¥¢ Wright’s Indian Vegetable Pitls, in addi- tion to being one of the best anti-bilious o the world, possess a power of removing pain wl cmaly ing. Four Cs. ve Ce he. Seetable taken every night on will, in al 4 ihc eealies eMac cher, Pade et thpeg es the toed ade Seno of renhing Saget and sickness, loss of appetite, costiveness, indigestion, awarthy or yellow complexion, or thoroughly cleanse jomeleof ail bilious humors ahd ther ime refore are a ¢ertain cure for colic, dysentery, mrbuss and ‘every other disorder of the intestines. ‘They also aid and improve digestion, and consequently «ive health and vigor to the whole frame,as well as drive diseases of every name from the Cacrton-—It should be remembered that My. Samael Reed, Baltimore: ‘Mr. Jobn Dixon, of Baston, Pa., and Messrs. i & Brothers, of Philadelphia, are Wot agents of ours, wo ‘Wrights Indlan' Vegetanle Pilly at annot cuaranty as genuine any medicine purchase from ey, orat the ‘The only security against imposition is t0 pogperson,untens he etn show a certificate of the ce and Gen oot Greenwich street, — © SAVILLIAM WRIGHT. fd Navigation of the Obio Kiver. Time. Places. State of River. Cincinnati, July 1. 8 feet 6 inches. Wheeling, Juno 0 feet. Pieabunr, 2 feet, rising.’ t onisvilla, 5 feet 8 inches MONEY MARKET. Friday, July 10-6 P.M. The stock market opened this morning very heavy, and prices fell off a fraction. Ohio Sixes declined <, Reading %¢, Canton , Long Jsland %, Harlem \, Nor- wich and Worcester X. Illinois 4. The sales were small. © At the Second Board there was.a very great change in the market. There were large sales of the three princi- | pal railroad stocks, at an advance on prices current in the morning. Harlem went up "1 per cent, Norwich and Worcester , Long Island 3, Reading Railread 4. This | reaction is as sudden as it is unaccountable, considering the season, and“we have our fears that it is prematur-. ‘The State Treasurer of Pennsylvania has authorised it to de announced that the August interest on the funded debt will certainly be paid. | The Columbia Fire Iusurance Company of Philadel- | phia have declared a semi-annual dividend of five per | cent of the profits for the Jost six months, making ten per | cent for the last twelye months ‘The Lewis County Bank was closed by injunction, on | the 6th inst., and will be placed at once in the hands ef a receiver. The bank has assets sufficient to redeem its circuletion in full within a short period. The receipts of the Long Island Railroad Company from all sources for June, were about $81,000, against $28,000 in June, 1845. The increased receipts on the route through since the advance in the rates of fare have been fifty per cent. The annual meeting of the Worcester and Nashua Railroad Company was held in Worcester on 9th inst — The specified objects of the meeting were to ascertain whether the corporation will rescind votes requiring subscription® for seven hundred thousand dollars prior to a union with the Croton and Nashua Railroad Corpo- ration, and prior to proceeding to construct the railroad ; to adopt measures to effect a union with the Croton and Nashua Railroad Corporation, and to determine whether this corporation will give any and what instructions to the directors in relation to the further prosecution of the ob- jects of the charter. Subscriptions to the stock of the Hartford and Danbury Railroad are progressing vory rapidly. It is estimated thet nearly five hundred thousand dollars will be raised in Hartford. The citizens of that place are deeply in- terested in the construction of this road, as it would at once connect them with this city, and open their trade to this great market. The road will pass through the most thriving manufacturing counties of the State, and seoure from the starta business which will ensure early and large dividends. We would suggest to the Harlem Rail- road Company the policy of turning their line East in stead of continuing it North, as it would by a connection with the Hartford and Danbury Road, open to this city all the New England roads. The business at the Milwaukie Land Office continues to increase much faster than the most sanguine ever an- ticipated. The numberof entries during the past month ‘was 962, of which three-fourths were for forty acre lots. The receipts and sales for June in each of the past two years were as follow: L 8 t Mitwavuie, June 1845 ann 1846, AND Saves 4’ F a ap yen | | ‘This shows a gain of one hundred and twenty-five per cent over last year, when the business seomed to be es | lively as anybody could expector wish. + We learn that the sales at the Green Bay office, for June, will reach fifty thousand dollars, which must be double or treble the amount received there during the same month last year. The annexed statement exhibits the quantity of cer- tain articles exported from this port for the first six months in each of the past three years. It comprises moat of tho staple exports of the country, and includes shipments coastwite, as well as to foreign ports. Kxronte vi Port or New Your. Yan. Ite July, Same time Same time 1845. 1846. | 458 | “Bem peti 35 | Beefy prekled, bbl 5.981 | Do. dried, ewt. yas ax, cwl.. Brandy, half pi 127 Do. quarte! a7 | Batter, firkins, 19,097 | Cassis, cases, oo 1,184 | "Do." ma ed | Candies, sperm, boxes. 272 828 Do tallow, boxe 22,649 20,539 Cheese, casks... 4,338 4,123 = 2 i 5 | 15, 438 629,097 i 062 265 | 7 13,507 54.135 | " 212,783 167,210 neat | Domestic Corr | ieee gt ‘a Fis 15, | 4. 6 ii 4 anaes | 6.499 | ae 63% a3 oat | 2,945 Git | 5 ET | 15 a | 41,980 76.737 | 19,878 948 | | 23,190 17,129 26 996 | 3 3,201 2195 | 016 236 2112 | 2 8 oe i i | ani oro 3,498 | 088 18/234 22,191 05 101,07 62,109 ‘302 2. | s 1683,098 3 2 if 747 9,227 1778 ‘08 Spe 38 3. By as = 3 338. a very great variation in the expor- tation of some articles this year compared with last. T ¢ shipments of cotton have been 72,618 bales less this | year than last, mating a difference in the value of the exports of about four millions of dollars in that single ar | ticle. The aggregate deficiency has been more than off. set by the aggregate increase in other articles. It will be seen that the shipments of flour, grain of all kinds, lard and wool have, this year, been unusually large. But for the demand for these staple productions abroad, there would have been a very great deficiency in the value of exports eompared with the corresponding period in either of the two previous years. The large shipments of agri- cultaral products this year, have been produced by a speculative movement, rather than by a legitimate de. |= for consumption, A very large portion of theey