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

NEW YORK HERALD. w York, Tuesday, July 14, 1846, | 1312 was that of Col. Zachary Taylor, s for gal» Tux Maxuractose oF Pro Inos.—It is with lant conduct in defending Fort Harrison,” and | much surprise, we have seen in some of the party HERALD FOR EUROPE. Advertisements for Foreign Travellers, The steamship Britannia will leave Boston on Thurs day for Liverpool. her mail bags. It will contain a full history of all commercial, politi- cal. monetsry, and fashionable news.from the time of the sailing of the last steamer,an d will be illustrated by two or three splendid engravings, representing Fort Brown, onthe Rio Grande,® scene in the Park onthe 4th of July, &e. We would recommen this paper to those who are de- sirous of extending their business, and attracting the at- tention of European readers. It is probably the best ad- vertising medium they can employ. Te artista, mecha- nics, tailors, hotel-keepers, theatre managers, Sc. &e., it will be of great advantage Single copies 6 cents each. Congresstonal F L’rogress of Bu- ‘The tariff bill has at last been taken up in the Senate, and the Chairman of the Finance Com- mittee led off the deb: He advocated ad valo- rem duties, and made the broad assertion, that the House bill would produce a revenue of twen- ty-eight millions of dollars, upon an importation of one hundred and nineteen millions. true, it is au increase of the average rate of duty, as the present tariff does not produce such a reve- nue, twenty-five percent On motion of Mr. Evans, the bill was postponed until to-day. We have no doubt there will be a lengthy debate upon this question. We are satisfied the House bill will not pass the Senate. ‘The warehousing bill passed to be engrossed, but there have been so many amendments inade to it, that we have at present no idea of its pro vi- sions. i "t A resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives, reminding the Senate that seve- ral important bills had been sent to that body for | This is a good move, as the Senate | concurrence. appears to have lost sight of them entirely. Th graduation bill still hangs in the House, and there appears to be considerable difficulty experienced in its progress. Votes are taken on amendments and as often reconsidered, It’s tate is very doubt- ful, parties are so very equally divided on the | principal points raised, that the casting vote of | the speaker has several times been required to settle the matter. We see no sign of a final ad- journment. Will some member make it his busi- ness to keep this subject before the House. The American Army—Tho Regulars and thelr Officers. No topic has lately excited more attention, nor been discussed with more pride than our gallant army and its officers. Suceess always commands notice as an end, but when brought about by either talent, superiority, or deeds of daring, the means used and object at- tained excite respect and praise. In the case of our own forces, not only allof these traits have been exhibited, but combined with them we have seen discipline, strategy and valor, victorious over su- periority in numbers, advantage of position, and brutal resistance, in an enemy actuated by feelings of desperation and dread of famine. Of some of the details connected with the branch of our na- tional power, which has latterly achieved such triumphs, we would now speak. The aggregate force of the army actually in service on the commencement of the present year, was 8,619, of whom 734 were commissioned offi- and 7,885 non-commissioned officers, musi- cians, artific and privates, or about one com- missioned oflicer to every ten men; though of these officers, about 150 being engaged in some other daty than that of actual command, would lessen the proportion to one officer to every fifteen men war with Mexico, two mounted regiments have been added to the regular army, and orders re- ceived for the completion of the previously enrolled regiments to their maximum number. So that within the suceeeding three months, probably, eur regular forces will amount to about 15,000 rank and file. We would only wish that with the increase in numbers, the pay of the privates were raised to a sum sufficiently commensurate to their ser- vices; and that our officers, now perhaps respec- tably remunerated, should be allowed, when inca- pacitaied by age or sickness, to retire on half pay. | That our army has been thus increased in num- bers,and abundant appropriations made for subsi~ tence, equipment, and transportation, is ina great degree owing to the first opportunity which oo- curred for a successful display of its utility. When the news carae of the two or three ambus- cades into which small detachments of the main body of our army in Texas were attacked and overcome, though no evidences were seen of want of bravery, yet there were many who cen- sured the rash: and underrated the military skill of our officers; and at that time it could not be concealed, that an intense anxiety pre- vailed for the safety of the whole army of occu- pation. Had Gen. Taylor, at that time, merely retreated to Point Isabel, and held out strongly in that point, nine-tenths of the American people weuld not have been dissatisfied with his course under the circumstances; but the reputation of West Pomt, the honor of the troops, and the glory of the officers, would not admit a delay for the arrival of volunteers, to detract from the merit of those who risked fame and life on their own exertions. We know the result. The world knows it, aud all slanders and r.dicule hitherto thrown out against the defenders of the govern- ment, were scattered with the remnants of a flying foe. But had the result been otherwise— had our army there, cut off from all assistance, been destroyed by the numerical superiority of the Mexicans, would the allowances for defeat been suflicient to have dispelled the coolness with which most certainly any proposition for increase We shall issue an edition of the Herald for Europe to-morrow the 15th inst, in time for If that is | The average of the present act, is less than | Since that period, owing to the outbreak o¢ | foremost of the army. Not here, as in Europe, can wealth buy rank, but the road is open toall. Deeds, not dollars, are the one which, in @ great measure, seems to refute the objections to the existence ofa military body in our country ; but the strong opposition given to the increase and even to the provision for a standing army in the United States, seems to be principally from a misunderstanding as respects the distinction between military and martial law. The soldier, on enlisting in the army, does not be- come released from the restraints of civil law, butis taken up by the martial code, where the civil law leaves him; the one is added to, but dees not cancet the other, and this is the great, the radical distinction between our own standing army and that of the generality of monarehical governments. There, the soldier is withdrawn | from the jurisdiction of civil power, and even his | debts become liable to military supervision. With the check now inutually held by the President and Congress, a standing army can never be used in this country for the selfish or usurping pur- poses of either, While we are upon this subject, there is one point which we think has too little excited the at- | tention of those in power. It is the exercise of a practice, the benefits of which have been proved | with most signal success. ’Tis the distribution of | rewards of merits and badges of honor amongst | those who, either by good conduct, long service, or deeds ot valor, are worthy of receiving them. A soldier, though looked upon by many as little | Superior to a machine, is a human being suscept- | ible of the same feelings which actuate the officer | | at the head of his regiment. Ambition, the spirit | ofemulation, the pleasure of approval, and a the laurels then entwined have budded and blos- | papers. the extraordinary statement, that pig somed again, In 184 he is breveted again the | iron is made in the United States as a general bu- | siness for 'welve dollais the ton, in face of the All of these generals just mentioned entered the | ‘well established fact, that there is searcely a posi+ army atthe lowest step, and have risen by indivi- | tion within the country where it can be produced dual merit and honor to the positions they now fill. | below seventeen dollars, with the exception per- stepping stones to promotion. This principle is | it cannot be made under fifteen dellars. | haps of factories on the Potomac River, where | coal, ore, and lime, with water power combined, Such misrepresentations, proving too much, are most likely to counteract the object in contemplation; they show a selfish interest entirely inconsistent with fairness, totally unworthy the confidence of | Congress. | The peculiar advantages on the Potomac River, for making pig iron at the lowest price, ought never to be presented as conclusive evidence, that other situations are equally faverable. Pig iron made from charcoal invariably costs twenty dol- lars, (east of the Alleghany mountains) and, | where the ore, or the fuel, is to be brought to the furnaces, the cost cannot be much less. Nevviras.—The advices trom Neuvitas are to the 29th ult. The news of the settlement of the Oregon ques tion had arrived. The arrivals at the port for the preceding month, were 476, The season was unusually healthy. The num- ber in the hospitals daily diminishing. On the 24th, the Philharmonic Society cele- brated their anniversary with a grand festival. Arrival or Yacurs.—Ths beautiful vessels belonging to tke Democratic Yacht Club, are now concentrating in this harbor. We learn that the Northern Light and Pet of Boston are here, and the prospect of a capitally contested race on Thursday is good. Crry Lyrics. —We give in another column a | very singular and quaint poem, filled with curious historical reminiscences. It will be read with in- terest forjits local allusions, and is a rare morceau, | sense of injustice, are feelings which spring in | his heart with none the less impulse, because that | heart is'covered by a rough exterior. It is in | accordance with the spirit of our institutions that | S+.meritshould be acknowledged and rewarded in | every citizen protected under the flag of our coun- | | try. The soldier is a citizen—a useful citizen, and | no matter what the distinction consist of, only | let it be conspicuous, and the effect would be felt / in every branch of our army. Napoleon gathered | around him a half million of troops eager to re- | ceive from him one look of recognition, and who died happy ifthe cross of the legion of honor hung on their hearts; let our government by the same in- duceiment instil into the heart of every man how- ever humble, fighting the battles of his country, | the like reverence for the flag, and that glorious ' esprit dw corps, which is the sure guarantee of | | Let every one worthy have an evidence | i | victory. to show that he personally assisted in the work | ¥% which added to the glory or dignity of his country; | an evidence which shown to his children with the pride of one ‘who has been to the wars,” will make them, inspired by his example, better men | and more useful subjects. Tum New Consutar Birt.—What has become of the bill for the revision of the consular system, | which was presented in the House of Representa- | | tives on the 17th of last month, by Hon. W. W. | Campbell? The many valuable alterations which | the bill suggests should be put in operation as | | quickly as possible, and we hope that no indif- | | ference or supineness on the part of Congress | will allow the consideration of this bill to be post- poned to another session. There is no better time | than the present to urge the adoption of the bill, | and we hope the mover of it will attend to it im- | | mediately. Under the present system our consuls abroad | are allowed to participate in commercial or mer- cantile business of any kind; and, in fact, nearly | all are engaged in business either as principals or | agents. This generally produces a handsome in- | come, which in addition to the fees of the consul, | | enables him to support himself and his office with | | becoming digmity. Of the many evils attending | | the fact of our consuls being generally merchants, | we have already spoken; and, indeed, they are | | too obvious to require explanation. The new | bill abolishes consuls’ fees, and forbids their en- | gaging in private business of any kind. In order to compensate for these deprivations, a list of salaries is proposed, varying from fifteen | | hundred to four thousand dollars. Thus the | former salary is paid at Bordeaux, Cadiz, Trieste, and othe: places, and the latter at London, Liver- | pool, and others. The only objection we have to | this part of the bill, is that the salaries, particularly | the lowest, are too small. As the bill abolishes | | all other sources of revenue to the consui, he must | necessarily depend entirely for his own support, | ceives. Fifteen hundred dollars is too little for this. | | As the representatives of a great nation, our con- suls abroad are subjected to many expenses other | than those absolutely necessary for the suppert of themselves and their families. Civilities must be tendered to our own countrymen, and returned to | residents of the country where a consul may be | | stationed. In many cases, we doubt not the ex_ penses would far exceed the salary. This being the fact,we think that men, capable and well qualified for the office, could not, under the present soale | | | of salaries, be persuaded to leave their business | | here and enter into the consular service. It would | be necessary, then, to appoint hungry office- | seekers, ready for anything, who would disgrace, | rather than sustain with honor, the dignity of their | office as representatives of a nation like ours. We trust that the scale of salaries will be care- | | fully examined, and materially altered before the | miner for this county | dill is passed. Arratrs IN Braztt.—Our advices from Rio de | R | Janeiro are of the 6th ult. The Senate and assembly were yet in session. We find amongst the documents laid before them ®" by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and that of his effice, upon the salary which he re- | & the protest of | from Jamaica. fe ee i. of force would have been received. With armies, | the Argentine Republic against the acknowledge- | ; ment, by the Brazilian cabinet, of the indepen- | it is as with individuals—in their successes and prosperity they are overwhelmed with praise and offers of assistance, butin unavoidable adversity no man holds out a helping hand. The soldier who now by long services stands at the head of the American army is General Gaines. This veteran, who for nearly sixty years has fought, and bled, and conquered in the battles of his country, is now called to account by men who were unborn, or in their cradles, when he was wielding the sword in the repulse of aggression. A hero of half a century, who was rewarded by a government and applauded by a nation, is now given an opportunity of vindi- eating his character from a charge of over-zea- lousness. We hope the opportunity has been af- forded. in a spirit of justice rather than of detrac- | Haak {toe «Major-General Scott, the highest in rank, though hot, ¢6'tong in service, who was breveted “for Iris istimguiphed good services in the suo cossive ctaiol Ghippewa and Ningara, and for his wnivacn SAAR ty, and good conduct as an office ind sh tehial at of tried courage, of ay ge pe aie this moment Mae pubjeat of every jAké' Awd poon that wit Pr Tuning cay %, nguarded expres- slepida ih WCtOHY,s a.epowe. quill di Bik dwh: hand ‘apt rithenet gg hatte a ele tiomyy' Leet: the ‘second: ere people, averlook’ one, fail, ‘and. raroseiber fp dence of Paraguay, and the reply thereto. From | the latter, | pearing rather republican, coming from the min- | ister of an Emperor :— “The anti-American diplomacy is to sub-divide into | small independencies the nations of South America, so | that none may acquire great or overbalancing power, and for this cause the government of Brazil Went not have acknowledged the independence of a revolted province of the Argentine republic, cially when upholding the same fundamental principles of government as the Argen- tine republic herself, had Paragu deen independent and separated few Dupes, aoreke Her ao declaration ot freedom from 1e of Al respeet uf Euro every government of the Serve its nationality and its onward path in the The Naturalization Bill was under . and would probably pass to the foll | lowing effc Foreigners who have resided in the cay 0s colonists for two years, and who du i | ring that time | have committed raster orime nor hostility ‘against | the government, shall be deemed as Brazilian | citizens. re we make the following extract, as ap- | te the ground om Sand | as Jonn Ebbet was taken into cn tody | charge change. In Bahia a committee of three of the mou in- fuential merchants had been appointed by the | Associared Commercial Company, for the purpose | | of enquiring into the best manner of growing cot- ton in that provinee ; what kiads are best adapted | to the soil and climate, and what Measures might | | be requisite to compete with the growth of other | #34 | countries :~also, the i of coffee, tobaeco, | «the Journals oi giveths acgounts of a horrible assassination com- | “t 6 * ¢ celebrated Cangussu on two much erchants of Rio de Contas, Sr. MI : jane, af, andvAlbuquerqne, and his ro 7 ult (95 hone mintiey least, oft bn Hi teoveny ¢ 19th May in the same place, | conceming the raising | one | ley, Aloany; D. Hoover, Virgi | Sux Stavex.—On to be devoured like an ice cream on a hot sultry | evening. Anoto-MExicaNno.— Will he favor us with a call ? Theatrical and Musical. Gaxenwich.—The drama of ‘Green Bushes” was presented last night, with the after-piece of the ‘ Wan dering Boys,” for Mr. Freer’s benefit. Mr. Freer himself playing Jack Gong,and Miss Chapman as Miami, in the drama. Quite anovelty was introduced in this drama, the peasant gi ppearing with mens’ hats upon their ‘@ can assure the property-man at the Greenwich, from actual observation, that the Irish asant girls seldom wear men’s hats at a dance. We would remark to Mr. Conover aleo, that Irish Sdlers and pipers seldom converse in¢he negro dialect, and that | they do not use the expression ‘‘ by the powers,” more than once after every single word, nor oftener then once in every second. ‘e state this philological fact also from actual observation. In the course of the piece Mr. Freer and Mr. Weaver introduced some "which jokes hit the tone of the highly relished by that portion of the audience. jering Boys” went off admirably, Miss Pray Justin, Miss Crawford being indisposed, and con uently unable to perform. Miss Pray sustained the rt With a good deal of grace, and remarkably well, con- sideting the short notice. ‘o-night, Mr. Draper, the treasurer, takes a benefit. He presents a very strong | bill, Consisting of the “Golden Farmer,” Chapman us | Twitcher—“Perfection,” Grattan les Paregon— 3 more bread than piquant, reflecting on the “d—d | on exactly, and | and “an Object of Interest,” Miss Julia Drake as Fanny | Gribbles. A number of song: make up the entertainment Sharron, M: win, and Mi e greatest bill of the n. Castie Garpex—The musical performances which are nightly given at this delightful resort, continue to draw very crowded houses, and make the garden one of the most delightful places of amusement in this city. Every , dances, and addresses The Misses Vallee, Miss r. Thompson appear. It night the élite of New York Society arsembl forget in a few hours of delicious freshness, t our tropical temperature. The performances by the splendid orchestra ere varied every evening, giving every visiter an opportunity to judge sensations which they produce. AccipEnt att T STR The bi favorite mare Black , the Walnut street Theatre on A jing Putnam. She had been sent the e, and hy some accident fell to the stage below. She died instantly. Mary Taylor, with Miss Phillips and Mr. George Hol- land, commenced an engagement in Philadelphia at the Museum on the 13th inst. The Swiss Bell Ringers gave concerts in Nauvoo on the 6th and 7th inst. Mr. Templeton gave a concert last evening in Albany, Movements of Travellers. of the agreeable The arrivals yesterday and for the past few d ¢, at | the principal hotels, bear no proportion to the corres. nding number with last youre registries. Hew this falling off has occurred, atter of importance: only to those whose interests identified with the travelling community. They are at the Amenican—Doctor Ord, Michigan; C. Mi Char. | Jeston, 8.C.; R. Eushan, United States Navy; M. Lums- den, Newburgh; J. McKennon, Fishkill; J. Paige, Alba- ny; J. French, do; J. Spots, United States Army; J. La- throp, Georgia, 8. Fisher, Philadelphia; A. Booth, U.S.A; E. Lopez, Baltimore; J. Garland, Virginia; W.Hey wood, Philadelphia; R. Gordon, do; W. Ro; Charles, New Orleans; J. Hackett, do; Ur Glentworth, i Middleton; J. Watsun, Ark: Troy; G. Hall, Ohio; D. C ra, Virgini ‘orni, 85, 8. Loomis, Windsor; R. Leach, N. Orlean: 1. Loerer, USN. ge ustin, do; Capt. ‘obb, Tarrytown; P. Wi ‘ia; B. Raymond, Albany; W: Sh |, Boonville Richards Brock: ville, Canada; L. Mason, C ‘Captain M: ted States Navy. 4 Faanxiin—J. Bowen, Mobile} W.Cockburn, Ki y Canada; A. Bishop, Bridge] Long. New Orleans; $ Sproule, Charleston; Colonel Jones, Georgia; W. War ‘an, Goshen; J. Betts, South Carolina; F. Lawson, Cinn.; Pratt, Stratford: O. Reynolds,New York; E. Hanty, Massillon; T. Spicer, Baltimore; George Woodward, bi ne Humph ia; W. Mi lowaRD jumphreys, ia; W. Moyer, Ga.; W. Graham, do; George’ Hey T Philadelphia; W: Scott, Lexington: Pittsburg; F. Conkl H. Fell, Liverpool. Brooklyn City News. Potrcr.—July 13—Mary Dolan was committed for an assault on Bridget Mulligan. ert—A case of libel will Lipset Suit.— Tucker vs. be tried at the next term of Court of Oyer and Ter (Kings) The defendent huving some nding between himself and plaintiff, in posting a notice on the him to come forward and libel consists in the above matters of avcount considered himee! f) laintif’s st esti penn tp” The alleged” 3 Saturday, a colored man named Sands, at Flatbush. Also. a white man named James, Englishman by birth, in the poor house. Also, a wo- named Honora Le: who had come inthe cars med Van Cleek. Also, Mrs. James Doan, with three others, Eliza Dean, wife of names unknown. Finr.—A slaughter house, bakery and premises, be- to Mr. John 8 Ryder, near Flatbush, were burnt Jur sates: ning aman named Bernard Birmingham, ran aggravated as- sault and battery on officer Cudney, who remonstrated | with him for insulting persons that passed him in the graceful Conduct—Two fellows, named Patrick her and James McCovay ent to the tokes, in érloton , and con- di ful manner towards Mr search of an officer. Du- d ., the before named disor- oy characters committed @ brutal assault upon Mrs. es; about the floor, &c. The accused were fully committed, © renin Eaogeage Willem Bogert, resent o reat ing — iam jert, a resident of the 18th ward was roy into wonedy em held to an- swer for use ot threateni: language to police. man W illiame, of the before named w: Arrest of an escoped Convict —Winfred Callaghan, an Convict, was last evening retaken in tie ety aed sent back to the island. . Pic ht--A fellow, who gave his name last nighton @ & gentleman's pocket of alitile louse han Before the Vice ¢ bigs nett ha ne ve. Eli oe wile fendant, applied yesterday mor ellor, by ition, jor alimony, and for funds tode- fendthe suit. The petition sot forth thet the plaintltf filed his bill on the Sth of February last, Sor a di the ground of impropriety in ny ing all the t statements cha the plain was possewred of reel ond personal ‘int of rei Property, ant Frayed te bwallowed such sums for alimo- nd to defend of Mr. D. Mason vit denying ail the material n ih eae br ps, ¢ jon, and ve: ta} the ches inthe bill, and farther, ‘that plaintiff? ve children, and that his means was not more than sufficient for his and their support. The Vice cy ‘000 he eet °F OF 8 708, alimony, ond rt Toratee, Paria- | York; H. King, York; Mr. Paton, Quebec; J. Ed: | w Philadelphia; Geor n, do; H. Kingsman, | Boston; H. Richards, England; 8. Sampson, do; E. Wes- forced open a valise, and scattered its contents | | South Carolina. BEST ont rn Mabie Boston; Sanroradl pics i. Poo, itimore; J. Curtis, Boston; Jose) res, Philadelphia; | A. Rankin, Canada est ‘Sterman, Albany; H. Pas Rav, J. P:Brane —We refer our readers to an adver tisement in another column, which states that the above- named revered gentleman will deliver a lecture this evening at the Mo Rooms on the Triumph of Chris- tianity, previous t® his departure to his native land. Mr, Burke is well known in this city as one of our most en lightened and liberal clergymen, and competent to do full justice to: In this in ‘a peculiarly happy choice, for on no in eloquence be more properly em- ¢ triumphs ef Christianity, and few tent to treat it properly than Mr, subject can ployed than on men are more | en.—Heaven be praised, the spell is bro- ther was nice aud cool yesterday, the rmometer at 6 o'clock being at 76; at 12 4t6), and Such a time as we have had for the ing xlown in the streets, and dyiug soon r. ner has been called upon to hold about forty ing nm persons dying inthis manner. There is every rance now of our having comparatively cool wi for some time to come. Errrers or tH° Heat —A man named Ambrose Ridge, for iding at 71 a street, was brought to th City Hospital yesterday, at $ o'clock, and died in about fifteen utes from the effects of the heat. Another man, named Patrick Stanley, was brought into the bospi- tal yesterday. [t appears that during the warm weather he faa been drinking continually, and waking up yester- day very thirsty, swallowed three quarts of water. yn going out, he was soovercome by ihe heat that he gould et stand. His face end limba were very much swollen, but i: is thought he will reaover, Intem Extionant Socinty —We are very sorry to be under exsity of complaining of any thing cunnected with a1 excellent institution as the Irish Emigrant Society. ry day, however,the walk ia front of the office ded with emigrants, so that persons passing along ‘are obliged to turn into the street to get by. = ought to furnish inside accommodations for emi its. ‘Two or three cases have lately come to e, which exhibit one of the various modes mers make money in this city at the ex- ring men. There is quite a number of ge- the city who have latterly made a business of wal tho arrival of transient vessels, going to their and offering to discharge the cargoes at | very low 8. The captain a sey hire a number rers, set them at work, and tell them the: will be soon as the ship is discharged, which wil probal ‘fortnight. When the job is completed the oe eives the money for which he contracted, an missing, leaving his peer laborers to ir pay. Captains of vessels should be care- others than established stevedores to iseharge vessels, Fiae. it one o’clock, yesterday morning, a fire was fered at the store No 33 Downing street, cor- ner of Bedford. Policeman Clark, who discovered it, rt in effecting an entrance through the wind It was Qpparently the work of an incendiary. The mage, however, was trifling. Acetpent.—A woman, named Leah Johnson, fell down a on Sunday night, and broke her leg. She was talent the city hospfial: * iD oy SureRvisons—The Board met yesterday, and immediately after adjourned. Cc yr Cournt—Judge Edmonds will hold adjourned Circuits on the first Mondays of August and September next, at which the special calendar alone will be held. Manixe Covnt—In this Court twelve Jurymen were im their soats yesterday for two mortal hours; that is, ten to twelve o'clock, but the lawyers were not | P .d with their causes, and at last ry were dis- | nis is a great injustice to jurors, and ought tobe remedied. It is but fair to say, however, that the same abure is tolerated in al) the other law courts. We have known jurors to be kept in their seats for three or | four hours, waiting for the lawyers, but inthe end, the a of the long robe could not be brought to the and the pled would have to be discharged after three or four hours of the most valuable part of Thi matter should be taken up by the Con- | the mn. Tue Deav Hovsr.—Some time lest snmmer the then Common Council made an order that this nuisance should be abyted. but no action has since been taken on it, although it is becoming every day more intolerable On Thursday last, and every day since. the wind of | the United States District Court, and of r, a 16 | tment will oir quarters or take up named Wm. Henry McCra- , While bat River, at the foot of 14th yet, ss Saturday last, got beyond his depth and was wned. »Cononen’s Orrice, July 13—More Deaths from ex- sure to }. §c.—The coroner was called this morn- to hold an inquest on the body of Joseph K. Cox, @ Mative of England, aged 67 years, who, about two o'clock | jay, went to the house of Mr. Glessing, No. 116 street, sat down ina chair, complained of ing from heat, and died in about two hours afterward: Verdict, death by apoplexy, produced by heat. The coroner held an inquest also at No 59 Cross street, on the body of George McGee, a native of Ireland, aged 30 years, who went but yesterday forenoon for the pur- pose of purchasing something ior dinne:, was ubsent some time, partook of intoxicating liquors, and died shortly after his return home, Verdict, death by apo- plexy probably caused by intemperance and exposure to eat. & ‘An inquest was held also on the body of B a native of Ireland, aged 22 years, who short time past employed as a servant in ding at No 390 Pearl street. where she died sudde evening. Verdict, deata by congestion of the lungs, caused by heat. Died in a Fit—The Coroner held an inquest also at No. 242 Mulberry street, on the body of John Strong, a ve of freland, a; 33 years, who died suddenly in an pileptic fit yesterday afternoon. Verdict accordingly. Death from Vomiting Blood, $c.—The Coroner held ‘an inquest also at No. 16 Marion street, on the body of Susan Dempsey, a native of Ireland, aged 65 years, who h on Sun morning i hi ord blood in consequonce of previous disease. Verdict ac- cordingly. Death by sApoplery— an inquest also at 19 Orange street, on Patrick Kelly, a native of Ireland, aged’ 58 years, was taken suddenly ill about 9 o'clock last night, and ex: pired ina few minutes afterward. Verdict, death from | apoplexy. | Presentation of a Sword to Lieut. Jordan. A very fashionable and select assemblage, met at the residence of George Endicott, Esq. last night, to witness the ceremonies attending the presentation of a sword to Lieut. Jordan, one of the heroes wounded at the battle of Resaca de la Palma. This distinguished compliment to that gallant officer originated with some eight or ten riaie gentlemen now residing in this natives of the townof Canton, in Massa- ts, where Lieutenant Jordan was born. A very legant circle of charming and eccomplished ladies who = sincere called forth her Renae ae were Booed ig interrogatory, whether any a coul teen more lovely than the angels of New York. About 10 o'clock the company arranged themselves on either side ‘The Coroner was called to hold of the splendidly furnis d Mr. Endicott ir a graceful and appropriate manner, stated the object for which he had invited his friends ve a brief narration of Lieut. Jordan's services and biilliat conduct in the battles of the 8th and 9thof May. Gen. | Sandford then stepped forward and prefaced the presen- tation with the following address :— Sin,—Your fellow-townsmen of Canton in the State of Massachusetts, now residing in this city, have deputed me to pertorm the very agreeable duty of presenting to | you this sword, as a suitable token of their respect and esteem, and as a testimonial of their appreciation of the gallant ‘manner in which you discharged your duty on the battle field of Resaca de la Palms. The honorable Wounds received by you on thet occasion, with the tes commander and com in spicuous in the ee ‘our country, y whom I represent feel an additional pride in the hard | bought honors of their fellow-townsman. The battles of fought by our gallant little ntage of circumstances and ful odds, have proved to the | provided the expenses shall not exceed $100. Carri Resol Commen Connell. Jom, or for wt Acpgamsn—Monday ¢ q ly 18th. —Ner ‘Guar, Esq., President, in a chal, and a quorum of members present, lions —Of Daniel Demerest, to be appointed a wel of merchentize. Rele: sundry property owners, fora sewer in Charlton from Hudson to the North River. George Duffy, to be remunerated for a horse lost GTP Regt tcarpanet weigert . B. teP. elt, we o! hand: ranted. merc! ize. Gi 4 Of Fulton market butchers, to have certain blinds re- moved and the spaces filled up with brick. Referred. Of ou property owners, to have Ri fon street, between Mangin and East streets, raised repaved.— Referred. Of Patrick Colgan, to be relieved from a judgment for incumbering the streets. Referred. Remons! Of sundry property owners, against altering the grade of 40th street. Relerred. Of sundry property owners, the construction s 8 Eronaney sewer in West’ Washington Place, Re- ferred. Report: Committees.—In favor of appropriating the sum of $250;for the purpose of procuring. & portrait of the late Mayor, Wm. F. Havemeyer. Carried. In favor of authorizing the Comptroller to to Hutchins & Co. the sum of $31, fora number of euapty barrels, not returned according to contract. Carried. ng No. dl, in Catherine market to . Carried. In favor of causing a sewer to be built in Hubert street, from Hudson street tothe North River. Carried | In favor of causing 26th street, between the 7th aud Sth avenues to be regulated, gravelled, &c. Carried. In favor of causing Bloomingdale road between 2ist and S4tn streets to be regulated, gravelled, &c, Car ried. In favor of regulating 27th etreet from 2d avenue east ward, a distance of 400 feet; and setting curb and gutter stones therein. Carried. ws In favor of causing the awning posts, &c., in Nassau street. between Pine and Beekman strovts, to be removed within ten days, after giving notice. Carried. ‘The committee on streets presented a report, that they deemed itinexpedient to take any action in relation to the proposed widening of Thames street. Report ac- cepted and committee discharged. in favor of building a sewer in 19th street, from Broad- way to the 6th avenu Resolution by Mr. Oliver. of inquiring into the propriety and expediency of wideninr Anthony st., | from Hudson street to Orange street, and thence opening | s eee in a direct line to Chatham Square.— lopted. Report in favor of granting permission to Martin M. poe build @ bulk head at the feot of Desbrosses st. Carried. Communication from the superintendent in relation to the condition in wuioh he found the books connected with his department, on assumlng the duties of his office. Ordered on file. Report of Street Commissioner in relation to the con- tracts that he has made since the Ist of A) an the terms upon which the: Relerred to a special committee of four sisting of Messrs. Maclay, Dougherty, Oliver and Smith. Report of City Inspector in relation to apportionment of expenses onwarte filling up sunken lots between the 6th and 7th avenues. Confirmed. Assessment Lists in the matter of regulating 37th st. between 8th and 9th io in the matter of repaving a portion it Broadway, confirmed. Petitiun of Thomas Bielby for permission to land ¥ ar from Fort Hamilton, at Pier No. 1 Kast River ferre i. Resolution by Mr. Burns—In favor of causing bench- es for public accommodation to be placed on the Battery, ied. jution in favor of reserving the space behind the bulkhead proposed to be built at the foot of Whitehall street as asplace of deposit for coal ashes and rubbish collected under the direction of the Superintendent of Streets—Referred. Resolution by Mr. Frexs, in favor of authorising the | Captains of Police Districts to cause baths to be put up in ae station houses at an expense not exceeding $30 each. Mr. McExvaratn proj to amend the resolution by empowering the captains to purchase a supply of looki glasses, dressing cases, rocking chairs and segars, an: soda fountains. (Laughter) After a few remarks ay Ms Oliver on this subject the resolution was laid on the table. Resolution in favor of causing a gas light to he placed = bo entrance to the basement ot the city hall— Adopted. Resolution by Mr. McEcaatn, in favor of paleo. the Finance Committee to inquire into the propriet vl contractung for the public printing with the lowest bid der Resolution in favor of directing the Superintendent of Pavements to report what contarcts he has made since as- suming the duties of his oftice—Carried. Communication from the City Ke; the necessity of repairing 340 volumes of public recerds, and asking appropriation of $600 to defray the expenses of rebinding the sam After acting upon some unimportant papers from the Board of Aluerm this board aujourned until Monday | evening, the 27th inst. | Civic Convention, The Convention met last evening ; the President, Dr. Wivviams, in the chair. The minutes were read and approved. ‘The standing committees were appointed. I. On the Division of the City into Wards or Election | districts—Messrs. Hatfield, Beach, Flanagan, French, | and McGay Il. Onthe Powers and Duties of the Mayor—Messrs. | Compton, Davies, Varian, Candee and Briggs. Ill. On the Election, Tenure of Office, and Powers and | Duties of the Common Council—Mesers. Purdy, Cook, | Graham, Lee and Crapo. IV. On Elections and Appointments to Office and the Tenure of Office-—Messrs. Porter, Innes, Benedict, Pur- | dy and Davies. V. Onthe Creation, Powers and Duties of the Depart- ments of the City Government—Messrs, Purser, Cook, Benedict, Messerole and Hasbrouck. VI. On the Accountability of Public Officers—Messsr. Cook, Brownell, Kelly, -y and Graham. VII. On the Judiciary—» rs. Graham, Varian, Por- ter, Crapo and Greenman. 5 VIIL. On Assessments and Ta: Messrs. Benedict, | Innes, Broderick, V' and | Ci 1X, On Contracts—Messrs. Porter, McSpedan, Has- brouck, Martine and Dougherty. X. On the City Debt—Messrs. Lee, Burser, Davies, Messerole and Biiggs. XI. On the Powers of the Board of Supervisors— Messrs. Messerole, Boyd, Hasbrouck, Greeuman and Mc- Gay. ‘Lil. On Salaries and Compensation of Public Officers— Messrs. Brownell, Williams, Flanagen. Compton and Beach. ‘Sei. On the Power of Leasing or Se! the Public Property—Messrs. Crapo, Boyd, Martine, Purser and Candee. ‘xiv. On Expenditures—Messrs. French, Brownell, Dougherty, Lee and Hatfield. ° XV. On Reduction 0: City E: s—Moesrs. McGay, Hatfield, Grabam, Purser aad F . XVI. On Schools—Messrs. Hasbrouck, Purdy, Crapo and Parker. rinting of documents, kc , com nected with the proceedings were put im an read. ‘8. W. Benodict offers at 36 cents per 1000 ews, and 50 cents per token. J.T. Crowell & Co, 59 cents per 1000 ems, including everything—Nelson J, Waterbury and John H. Guion as sureties. J. W. Bell offers 30 cents per 1000 ems and 30 cents per token—Howell & Hoppock as suret; Houel & McCoy at 35 cents per 1000 ems. A motion to refer to the Committee on Contracts was made, when the ayes and nays were called for, and re- sulted—ayes, 6; nays, 26. A resolution authorizing the President to contract | with the lowest bidder, was adopted. | Reader--Resolution in favor ef appointing a reader,was offered by Mr. Briggs. Mr. Purser moved to call the yeasand nays, which | were ordered, and resulted—Ayes, 14; nays, 17. Lost. | Resolution directing the simultaneous tion of all public officers. Referred. in relation to taxation—Referred. A resolution directing committees to make their re- without explanation was offered by Mr Farncn.— ing the brani he took siorRy und eoueere on an equal footing, and allow the ialnarity the me ees of expressing their opinions as that of the ma- Jority. Mr. Craro opposed the adoption of the resolution. He was followed by jong interval of peace, with which our country hes been blessed, we have lost neither the mili | tary skill nor the cool courage which have tofore ever charactized our countrymen. And | should fail to do justice either to my own feelings, or to those of the | friends whom I represent on this occasion, if { omitted to | pay the tribute so justly due to that Institution to whose | noble and judicious training we are indebted for the skill | and science exhibited on this occasion, and | feel doubly gratified in having an opportunity of doing so in the pre- | sence of one (Professor Mahan of West Point,) whose labors have so largely contributed to the foundation of the military character of many now in the field Accept, then, sir, this remembrance of the friends from your birth-place, who greet you on this occasion, and permit me also on behalf of myselfand my brother offi- cers now present, to witness this act of honor to one to whom hvnor is due, to add our own feelings of admira- tion and respect, and our warmest anticipations, that a 80 auspiciously commenced may Se long conti- nued, in adding new honors to your own name, and new glories to your country. To this address, Lieut, Jordan responded in the most modest mai He said that inthe ee to he uty, ‘Tio accepted the sword very gracefull; ‘ks the company with At the close of the ceremonies, all ned to the refreshment room, where various com) toasts were drank io ing champagne, not forgetting. among others, the humbls but brave ral Wood, wi fallumtly bore hie wounded lieutenant from the midst of he fight to & of safety. West Point was toaste: two or three times as the great nursery of American heroes. During the coure of the , one of the ladies played ‘ven. Tns Jor's march ict Siarly uppentance aki ine ladies oyes beamed up and sol jie! an e jes’ ey' ro Gnhim, axthongn, they at least, thought that ” none but the brave dese ve the fair” The «word presented, waa highly finished of workmanship. heavily mounted, with gold and silver, | and worthy to be burne upon a warrior’s thigh. On ice sheath was engraved the following word * To Lieut Cnantus D. an, Sth Infantry U. 8. from his ellow townsmen residing in New York, mark of their respect for his brave cenduct at the bat. tles of Pale Alto and Resaca de la Palma, May &h and 9th.—Prosented July 13, 1946” | Deatu or a Revotvrioxany Sovviee.—Etienne Syl- vestre, a brave soldier of the war of Independence, and a veteran, of 1814-15, died in New Orleans last week, at the age of 90 years. He arrivedin America nearly 70 ears ago, under the Count D’Estaing. and i Ay fort Me os peepee) that followed. tablishment of peace Grieune beh aved Lg any ene oe oe. oe oxpremnes ae oe sent from the objects of the Mr, contended, weal Uecajant French) The principh and erroneot Mr. Bropeatox followed, and expressed himself ad- yorse to the adoption of the resolution. Mr. Davies moved to lay on the table. Adopted, Reader again.—Mr. Poater moved to reconsidet the resolution in relation to the eppointment of a reader. The motisn prevailed. The Ayes and Noes were called for, po Lc pcaamine nae 18; Noes 12. The resolution was lopter Resolutions directing the Comptroller to communicate the amount of salary, &c . to public officers. Referred. Resolutions of enquiry in relation to Marine and Jus tice Courts. Referred. Mr. Besepicr offered amendments to the uew Charter in relation to the privileges of the Corporation of the City, which were ordered to be printed and referred to the Committee on Franchises. Also, in relation to Elections. Referred. A ba pee of inquiry in relation to public stalls, was resolution of enqui roller to furnish an scsouat of calling upon the | the expenditures, | &c., for the last five years, in relation to fire engines, ke Mr. Brovenicx offereda resolution directing a o to nsate for the reading of public documents of the Convention, and that the reporters be appoii to the of the office, and the shove cone divided for the tame. Laid on the table. Tho Convention edjourced to meet at 5 o'slook this Tosy MeKeon Esq. (et 4 john McKeon , District At q Jouy 13—Tr al for Grand Larceny At the opening of the Court this morning a German, by the name of ( oa Datv, was placed at the baron an invictment, charg! him with having, on the 10th of May last, i trunks or chi containing # iT Wed, aq) {) ‘clothing, ke, allexeu de f bedding som clea of the vaine of $60, fiom two (erman emigcants, Pe Beeker and Via ond Iterpeared from tie yun the property Albged po bets Deen ghulen BY whe scr the orl to hy cused Hie Susy eosora ly found bira my of a petit larceny only, and the Court consigned him to a six months" oer wenn mig op wae In consequence of a meeting of the Supervt | tor this afternoon, the Court then a'journed until to-mor- row morning, | Political Intelligence. Vexmost—William Henry,o! Bellows Falls, has been nominated for Congress by the whigs of the Ast district in Vermont, in place of Mr Foot, who declined serving again. Mr. Marsh has been re-nominated by the whigs of the $d district, and in the 4th district, now re. were DS , the democrats have nomi nated L. Pe of realsarwad Gore 8 and the w! hav Sa eae | er Superior Court. “Pall Bench. Jour ads. Thomson—Motion denied, , costs. Taylor ads. Westchester County Bank.—Motion denied, th costs. w French ads. Phillips—Motion denied, with costs. The Mutual Inewrance Com; ads Grigin.—Motion for new trial granted, costs to abije event. Milderberger vs. Evarts,—Motion tor new trial denied. Watson et al v4. Banke—Motion to set aside report of referees granted. ‘allace — Judgment affirmed. Pearce et al. vs. Cerne] Portable Dressing CasemIn all that the avo a pt fmt a pn en aoe y best quality, and of ordi sont ith adnion ofthe Metal Fables Rao r Serop, a cient in itself to recomme: te ¥ JNDERS & SON, 177 Broadway, G. SAUNDERS boats Howard's Hotel. +» Cutiery—Consisting of Pocket and Reuknites. Seinory, Nal Files, ofthe most beaut and unique patterns, cay i 177 Broadway, SS hc ee Our readers who there = apna gpewe as eee ee and ORE ogal Daguerrenn Callery, 231 Broad ihe apecimens we have seen from th t estiblishment, saved tn finish and coloring, aay other in the country — jon't lorget the numbe: 25 dway. Clothing, Clothing, Clothiug-—J. bilt, 36 Maiden lane, hax tNouyanda of gene's x ments. rex’ made. he heavy clothwog and As 12 from $1 5019 sate ty (rom 81°50 to gs esta do Hundreda of nieces Honable goods to mrs ND RAL Between lnnrs above Obiy Hives. State of River. 8 feet 6 iaches. 0 feet. . 2 feet, rising. Sb feat. $ inoias beam ray ot tne Monday, July 13—6 P. M. The stock market was very heavy this morning, and ‘at the first board prices fell off a fraction. Harlem de- clined \ per cent; Norwich and Worcester, }<; Canton, 14; Ohio 6's, X; Kentucky 6's, 4; Reading Railroad and Reading Railroad bonds closed at Saturda.’s prices. Atthe second board there was an improvement in Harlem of 1 per cent, with very limited sales. None of the other fancies improved. The Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company have de- clared a semi-annual dividend of 4 per cent, payable on the 22d inst. The Northwestern Insurance Co. of Oswego, N. ¥., have declared a dividend of 5 per cent, on the profits of the last six months—making nine per cent for the last twelve months—payable on the 20th inst. Stockholders in this city will receive their dividends at the agency of- fice, 72 Wall street. The Delaware and Raritan Canal, and Camden and Amboy Railroad and Transportation Company, have do clared a semi-annual dividend of 5 per cent, payable on the 17th inet. ‘The Bank of Kentucky has declared a dividend of 254 per cent, payable at the Bank of America on the 15th of ly. Se As from Detroit state that there is too much reason to apprehend that no sale of the Central Railroad will be effected The corporators are disposed to pur- chase the road, but it is understood that the bondholders insist upon such terms as render it impracticable. They are under an impression that whether the railroad is sold or not, their interest will be promptly and fully | paid ‘There has been considerable excitement produced in the Canadas, in consequence of the withdrawal of the monopoly the citizens of British North American pro- vinces have heretofore enjoyed in the shipment of Dreadstuffs to the mother country. It has been that mo- nopoly alone in the eutry of breadstuffs, in the ports of Great Britain, which has given the Cunadas any trade of this kind, as it will be seen by the annexed statement, made up by good authority, in Mon'real, that that ship- ments of flour from the port of New York, can at all times, be made cheaper; and that all things being equal onthe other side, shippers at this port have a margin of nearly two shillings currency per bairel. We annex the statement, to which we have alluded above, from the Montreal Economist, for the purpore of confirming many estimates we have previously made in relation to the same thing : Snipment of Frour rxom Urrer Canava To Livenroor, ofthe year. ‘By the following calculation we find that flour can now be sent from Torosto, via New York, to Liverpool, (paying the minimum duty under the new sliding scale,) Dor fe. 63. per barrel less than by way of Montreal. NEW YORK ROUTE. Freight from Torouto to Oswego, and thence to New York, incl iding cooperage and car- e to ship,—50 cents, or sterling. 8. Id Inmarance “3 is. 6a, per cont on it. 5 Qe aL Freight, New York to Liverpool . 3s Duty oi cothee od os aseigns 2 0a. Ts. 91 MONTREAL ROUTE. reel to Liverpool ees eene) Ou Oe Freight, Montreal to Live: a 8. Trvarance }) Ot 208. por cent. on ibe: DS Sree eee ee cee We ledge ourselves for the accuracy of these figures og York. admiteofarise of 2s per quarter on the duty England, and if there were e certainty, as there iv prospect, of its remaining for two months at 4s per — ter, it would be a decided advantage to forward Western Cant y that route. It will be observed that this difference in {aver of New York, occurs with a difterence in the duty at Liverpool of pearly two shillings per barrel, in favor of flour sbip- ed via Montreal. It will also be perceived that the highest raf¥s are put down in the calculations made in relation to the New York reute, showing an excess of expenses in the transportation of flour froar Toronto to New Yeek, over those from Toronto to Montreal. The expenses in favor of New York appear to be from the time the article leaves the seaport, where the last ship- ment takes place. Leaving out of the question the ex- penses of transporting flourto the shipping port at the termination of either route, there is a difference in favor of shipping flour from New York to Liverpool, compar: ed with Montreal, of one shilling, seven and a half pence per barrel, currency. When this fact is so clearly demonstrated, as appears in the above statement, even under existing charges on the public works of this State, we can safely anticipate a much more favorable position, as a shipping port, when the tolls on our canals are reduced to a proper point This fact is another and a very powerful argument in favor of the passage of the export drawback bill, which has for many months been under consideration in both houses of Congress. The import drawback bill hs, s0 far, worked admirably, and its successful and beneficial operations is pretty good evidence that an extension of the system would work advantageously to all interests. It would increase our fereign and domestic commercial marine, and increase the revenue of our works of inter nal improvement, not particularly of this State, but those of New England, and of the Southern and Wes: tern States. A railroad from Portland to Montreal is in the course of construction, and a few years will suffice to complete it, This will give a more direct route {rom the interior of the British provinces to an American seaport, than yet exists; and it will open a trsde with the Canadas, greater than ever yet experienced. Thecextent of this trade will, however, in a great measure, depend upon the taci- lides the government may extend, and the removal of | restrictions which in fact benefit mo one—not even the ~ government—in a revenue point of view, and which will, if adhered to, tend to check this department of our com. merce, and confine the export trade of Canada to the old ie other routes about being opened, which, when completed, will tend to draw the bulk of the fo reign trade of Canada to our principal seaports. The eapitaiists of Boston are fully alive to the importance of that trade, and sre making great efforts to secure it They are extending one of their railroads—the Boston ani Fitchburg—to Burlington, on Lake Champlain; and they hope to seoura by this route a fair portion of the foreign und domestic trade of the provinces. While the capitalis's of the East are actively engnged, in openiog Obama! ols for this trade, it would be weil for those inte- vested in the growth and prosperity of our seaports aid oar lake ports, to look about them, and devine ways and Moans to not only secure the portion we now control, but to get as much more of it as possible. The first and most important step would bea general reduction of tolls on our canals, on all agricultural products. We find that the last reduction has worked well—that it has worked as all reductions do work—end that is, an in crease of revenue beyond the general anticipation. A further reduction would have 9 tendency to further in- crease the revenue, while jt would give us the control of the whole trade of the Canadas, and no doubt enable us, even after the completion of the works in New Eng- land, alluded to, to maintain the control of It, ‘The sells roestvad om the cemale of this State this com ' oe eet ee