The New York Herald Newspaper, August 17, 1846, Page 2

RK HERALD. nday, August 17, 1846. oUR ARRANGEMENTS. The City Tilustrations or THE NEW YORK HERALD. We give in to-day’s paper, under the “ City News” head, the first of a series of engravings, representing scenes in New York of every day occurrence. Scenes lik great c! are ot daily occurrence in this f properly noticed and present- ed to th would give them a better in- si into the little world in which they live, than the works of Eugene Sue do into the secrets of Pa It is our intention to illustrate these scenes for the benefit ofour readers at a distance, and by so doing hope to addanother interesting feature to * » York Herald, Ve int tke the scenes in New York, by jllustration, as eresting in a local, as our scenes in Mexico, Texas, &c. &c., are in a nation- al point of vie Meckiy berated, We shall this morning publish a third edition of the Woekly Herald. It will be ready at seven o’cloc! Foe The Caledonia will be fully due to-morrow, at Boston. A flash or two over the lightning lne will give us the news American Ship Bulld! g—-Our Packet Service. We have on all occasions spoken in favor of our splendid American packet ships, and their gen- emanly and attentive commanders, because we believe that they have exercised a great influence in adding to our reputation abroad, and our gene- ral commercial prosperity. The perfect con- struction oj the one, the beauty and. symmetry of ther mould, and the seientitic style of their rig, impress foreigners with the conviction that in the art of ship building, atall events, if in no other respect, the United States have gone ahead of all competitors, and achieved perfection itself —while the bland, open, generous and gentle- manly demeanor of their captains, have proven the ty ofthe boorish manners,and unceuth be- havior,attributed toour people, by the libels of book writers, and Chesterfieldian imitators, We have therefore taken pains to chronicle from time to time the additions that have been made to our packet * fotilla#, and pointed out the improvements that experience and time have suggested to, and been adopted by théfr enterprising projectors, and have on all occasions thrown in our mite in the way of encouragement to them, to persevere, notwith- standing the great amoun' of competition that has been arrayed against them, since the success of the ocean steamers, it was thought in 1833, when the steamers began their career, when the little Sirius came puffing in past Sandy Hook, that the sailing packet lines would be forced out of existence, and their ships turned into whalers and cargo carners. But in- stead of this they have become more useful, more splendid, and far more prefitable since then than they ever were before; and it is a matter of choice with alarge proportion of American tra- | ellers to cross the big pond ina packet ship rather than in a steamer. So strongly are the packet ships in favor with the public, that of the great numberof passengers who cross the Atlan- tic, probably one-half of the American travellers go in them, notwithstanding they generally take a iew days more tuaccomplish the voyage than the steamers. There are at present eight or nine lines of pack. etships belonging to this port alone; while Bos- ton, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, have each got one line or more,and the probability is, that before ten years we shail have from six to eight lines more fn this city; besides one or two lines of American steam pai s, that will be as much superior to the British steam ships as our packets are to their sailing vessels. The patronage awarded to these packet ships, and their profits, are so liberal, that the owners are justified in increasing their num- ber every year. One has just been launched called he Bavaria, for the Havre line; another will soon be launched for the same line; antother nearly completed in Boston for this city; she will be called the New World, and will be added to the Liverpool line of packets. Cap- tain Skiddy, well kaown to the travelling community, for care and attention to his passen- gers, will command her. Another is being built for the Liverpooi line, owned by Messrs. Wood- hall & Mintura, which will be a match or more for the splendid ships Liverpool and the Queen of the West ; another is building for the London line, to be called the American Eagle, to be com- manded by Captain Chadwick, and still another | is talked of for the same trade. Thus we see, that in spite of the great competi- tion they have tocontend against, our packet ser- vice is increasing every day, and becoming more valuable than ever before. Since the introduction of steamships into the service, our packet ships are built one larger scale than they were before that era, more spacious in their inverior construc- tion, and better adapted for carrying both pas- sengers and freight. They now convey more travellers than they did before the steamships en- tered the field, and an infinite deal more freight, and consequently their profits have been greater and the lines more valuable. Instead, therefore, ef the steamships having injured our packet ship interest, they have positively benefited it greatly. We look to an extension of the packet marine in the course of a few years,that will astonish and surprise even their owners. Within a shorttimo changes have taken place which will completely revolutionise our foreign export trade. The re- peal of the British corn laws will probably increase the demand for our western productions, and the progress and success of free trade principles gene- raily, will give a powertul impetus to the export of our southern staples. Our flour, pork, beef, cheese, cotton, tobacco, rice, &c., &e. » will be drawn from every section of our extensive terri- tory, and be shipped in American vessels to the foreign market. We have hitherto furnished the raw material to clothe the people of almost every country under the canopy of heaven, and wé may soon become the granary of the world, and the principal source of supply for food to feed the mil- lions of England. Considering the immense ex- tent of our territory, our agricultural productions hitherto have been on rather a limited scale, in consequence of the wants of markets ; but since the partial opening of the ports of Great Bri- tain, we may look for an increase in our farming and agricultural productions, Our Principal sta- | pile productions ere se necessary to the nations of Europe, that they must have them at some price, and in time of scarcity at any price. The export of these increased productions must necessarily enlarge our shipping interest, and place us in a higher scale of commercial greatness than we ever were, Our splendid packet ships have al- Ways enjoyed the benefits of our carrying trade, and of course will receive a proportionate share Of the increased amount of business that will be doue under the new state of things. We must therefore expect a great increase of new lines,and additions to the ships included in the present enes, | in order to supply the increased wants of our car- rying trade. The Apparent want of enterprise in establishing 4%) American line of steamships, is atoned for in Sone respect by the increase of our paekets; but the stigma resting on our character, in this re spect, will be soon happily removed. ‘During the { last winter, a steamship company has been brought into existence, which has contracted for , Nae ch renewed ae Mr. the building of four steamships, on a gigamtic scale of size and splendor. The keel of one of them was laid some few weeks since, and she will probably be ready for sea in a short time. When all the vessels to be built by this line shall be completed, our trans-atiantic friends will per- ceive, altheugh they have the eredit of originating the grand scheme, that the Amerieans are no mean copyists; and, perchance, it may prove that the pupil will assume the position of the tutor. We congratulate the owners of our packet lines for their untiring energy and perseverance, and the country at large on the brilliant prospect before us. Tue Mepicau Co.Leces.—The different medica) institutions of the city will, in a few weeks, com- mence their regular sessions, and the prospects are that they will have a numerous body of stu- dents to attend them. In the present state of the laws of the land, as applied to medical edu- cation, itis really a source of congratulation to see so many young men, from all parts of the Union, willing to undergo a probation, which to them is entirely optional. It is an evidence that the medical profession in America is generally anxious to sustain the high character which it has gained, not only at home but abroad, and a proof that they are a thoroughly scientific body of men. We have in New York two colleges, viz: the Medical Department of the University of New York, and the College of Physicians and Sur geons. The latter is the oldest establishment of. the two, aud the former is now we believe about to enter its seventh year of existence. The pro- feasors attached to each of them, are men of the highe-t standing in the profession, and command the respect and confidence of their various classes. Dr. Mott is President of the University School, and De. A. H. Stevens of the other. Of course there is some rivalry between these | two celleges, but the practical working of this spirit of emulation has been most beneficial; for | previous to the establishment of the new schools, | the different colleges in Philadelphia used to at- | tract almost the entire body of students, the classes of the College of Physicians and Surgeons usually | averaging from fifty to a hundred, whereas, dur- | ing last winter’s session, the University matricu- lated no less than four hundred and twenty-seven | names, and the College of Physicians and Sur- geons upwards of two hundred. This fact shows | in a most conclusive manner the good effects of | competition. | It has always been a reproach to the profession | that they are divided one against another; this is | unfortunately too true, and is one of the chief | causes that limitsits usefulness, Th continual dif- | | ficulties and jealousies which are occurring | among them give rise to so many discussions, and | so much bad feeling, that the various quacks, by | their specious promises and impudent assertions, | readily receive support, when, if the profession ; were more united, they would not be listened to. | We trust that the editors of the various medical journals, who mainly contribute to keep up this | feeling, will, before long, see how injudicious | such displays are. Their vocation is to forward as | much as possible the general good, and not to ad- mit personal feelings and attacks into their co- | lumns. Let such things be left for the political | presses, they are amply able to do them justice. | As regards the resources of New York for medi- cal education, they are very great; and with the | professors that we have, are altogether equal to | the schools of the European countries; those of Paris, perhaps, may excel them in one or two particulars, but en the whole they are decidedly superior to any other in this country. The ex- | penses of living in this city are not greater than | | in others; and we are confident that the student,.| whichever college he attends, will find that he is amply rewarded by the knowledge he will ac- quire, | | Tus Court Martia. at Goveryor’s Istanp.— | The sentence of the ci ial i the'ense of | | the two volunteers who tried there; was ren- | dered on Saturday. t Isaac Primrose, a Sergeant in company E, who plead guilty to the charge of mutiny, was sen- | tenced te be reduced to the ranks, confined in irons, on bread and water, till the day of embark. ation, and then be drummed out of the regiment; and be deprived of all pay for the time he has + been’ in the service. In the case of private Moreton, of company F, tried for disorderly and insubordinate conduct, the sentence rendered was, that he should be con- | fined in irons, on bread and water, for 17 days; but owing to his youth and inexperience, together with the recommendation of the court, the sen- tence was remitted, and Morcton again received into the ranks. Thus all the stories in relation to their being shot, have ended. Evsctions —The returns are not fully com- | | pleted, nor official as yet, but do not alter the re- | sults before stated. Indiana has elected a demo- | cratic Governor, but has probably lost enough | | members in the House to give the whigs a majo- | | rity of about eight on joint ballot—las: year four- | | teen the other way. North Carclina has given a majority for Graham of about 8,000; his gain since the last gubernatorial election is about 5,000 in the counties heard from. The Legislature is whig, | securing two United States Senators. One in place of Willie P. Mangum, whose term expires, and another to supply the vacancy caused by the resignation of Wm. H.Haywood, jr., which: will be a whig gain ofone. Missouri democratic, and Kentucky whig, as usual, From Tur Paciric via New Grenapa.—By the bark Bogota, Capt. Thomas, we have received | news from Valparaiso of late date. U. S. ship Constitution, Capt. Percival, left Valparaiso June | 19th, for Rio Janeiro and home. The news of | the war with Mexico had arrived, and there was | | a report at Callao, which created a great excite- | ment, that there were three privateers fitting out, | | two at Guaquil and one at Pita, Mr. Linsey, bearer of despatches from tbe U. 8S. Government, | arrived at Panama on the 23d July, by the way of | Jamaica, bound to Mazatlan. We !earn from | Captain Thomas that the difficulties between Equador and New Grenada had been amicably settled to the satisfaction of both parties. Steman Treat¥.—We publish im to-day’s pa- per a copy of the treaty entered into between the United States and the two Sicilies, and negotiated by our Charge d’Atfairs, Wim. H. Polk. The | treaty isto continue in force for ten years, and further, until abrogated by twelve months’ notice | by either party. This country is rapidly cement- | ing the bonds of commerce and am‘ty with all the nations of the world. » Norra Eastery Bouxpary ComMIssionrs.— The gentlemen composing the English branch of the North Eastern Boundary Survey, left Boston | yesterday in the steamer Hibernia, for home. | sports, after ightout to-day at this | Sporting Intelligence. Centrevitie Counse.—The kh and practice of athletic games and meaty 'p ores ante | the English method, areto be brow, piace oad ar tus direction of Mr. J nown at Boston and vicinity, where thor - | joyed the mirth which his tact produces wos have en there an opportunity presented fo; ia triendly trials for tt | decorui preserved for the ben _ Extra cars Jeave the Sow | PM to return at 7. ‘The a more pleasureably, olin Sheridan, so well Spectators, | ty, Brooklyn, at 2 and 3 MOON Cannot be passed | Mortaity iv. Bos | city at the present time are ‘The principal disease is a malignaat kind of chelera | morbus, caused probably the peculiar state of the | woather, and the large quantity of unripe and stale fruit | which is daily consumed. re were #ix deaths in | Cross street in one night (T' cholera morbus, three of which were in one house, a mother and her two cuildrea. | brought on by exce: | emall box containing 80 gold ri | so closely | a journeyman intl jursday) of last week, of | be: Pann Taeatas.—Old Drury opens this fore his first appearance before an American audience; amd from his tried reputation across the Atlantic, we look for a most successful debut ‘fhe performances commence with the ‘“* Nervous Men.” Mr. Collins the character of Mr. MeShane: after which the farce of “ Teddy the Tiler,” in which Mr. Collins will focogchie ih the “hlierios of Human Lite qale conclude w: sufficient a bill to attract « crowded sudience. Bowxay Treatas.—The well received and popular drama of ‘ Hoboken” will again, at the request of many who are desirous to witness its representation, te per- formed this evening. Mr. Walcot, in the character of a city dered this drama ver: evening will conclude with the “Wizerd of the Wave,” of itsell sufficient to attain the recommendations end at- tendance of the public. The liberal mi er, in giv: | two such performances in one povtaclengcan, andl ‘4 Pee t praiseworthy liberality, Gasenwicn Tueat! ‘The Acrobat family, whose performances nightly excite the admiration and wonder of hundreds, eppeer again this evening ; their power and ‘activity in the execution of their various characters are well worthy of witnessing. The much admired drama ; 2 of* Our old house at Home,” in which Mr. Freer made such a hit as Farmer Greenland, will again be play Misa Crauford acting es Fenny. In the course of the evening the new comedy of ‘A lie or no lie,” written by and which is of st pet ory oy dom to be seen in American theatres, mana: Ger should be liberally recompensed for his enterprise. Castie Ganver—From the perfection which we have already witnessed in the execution of beautiful pieces of music, by theexcellent orchestra of this gar- den, we are sure that a rich treat will be presented this evening to all who are fond of the “gems of the opera.» The cool and inviting breezes, pacious peo, surperior veleeghipaniae and the illuminated rang of cosmoramic views. isa combination of thi dexirab! very rarely to be met with; already the fashi cs a le sort of thousands, we predict still further patronage Gorisc Hart.—The mechanical exhibition nightly to the gentlemanly proprietors. be witnessed at this place, still continues its ularity ; ‘the various automata are superior toany we ever witnessed: and the Duck of Vancanson so Europe, has created like wonder here. The various pie- cea of art are so striki illusion is complete. Mavame Avovera.—This dist been engaged for some time forming & corps de ballet for sions of those artistes sparen. hs, it their own country. being able to brin; t with her a second denseuse, and perhaps a third. Her arrival from Paris may soon be ex- Should she have succeeded in her to appear at the openin of the and at‘that of the Howard Atheneum, collected, was burnt down, but is now rebrilt. We trust that Me. Simpson will display his to gratity us New Yorkers by inducing ‘to appear at the Park. The Alleghanians ate at New Bedford, and exceed- singly successful. Rockwell & Stone’s Circus are performing in St John’s. Weare shortly to have a visit frem them —Halifar Sun. Another branch of the same circus is at Kingston, Ca. ingly imitative of nature that gho country. preten- » it will be re- Mr Templeton is deli the people of Canada, and drawing crowded houses, withstanding the accounts to the contrary given by some papers in this city. Brooklyn City News. Mysreriovs.—A very considerable degree of excite- ment was occasioned SS parr in Brooklyn,which conti- pued through the whole of the day. The followi e Reporter could coHect the.;facts. Saturday evening. abeut 6 o'clock, aone horse hi driven by a young boy, with two fema! i coffin in which was adead body, croi street ferry to Brooklyn Upon i shaped their course to the burying street, near the lower end of Myrtle avenue; when the: got there they drove directly into the grave yard, an called upon acolored man who has charge of it to assist them in taking out the coffin, which he accordingly did. maces f ufter it was lowered, the boy tamed the horse’s head, and drove off. The two females then told the gra igger they would go for a clergyman to read the bu vice, and would return in a few minutes — They w way, and forgot to return, and the grave- digger took no further notice of the affair, but allowed the coffin and its contents to remain above ground all night. Early this morning, notice was sent to the May- or, upon which he and some of the Police repaired to the grave yard, opened the coffin (which turned out to be one of the New Yerk Corporation coffins) and found that it contained the body of a female ; the grave diggor ‘was then called and questioned as to how the coffin came the he stated the factsas above detailed. “ir. oroner of Williamsburg, was then sent for; about 11 o’clock, and caused a jury to be em- panelled, and after the examination of the celored man, adjourned to half past six in thi ening. The Coroner, with two or three of the jurors, then crossed over to New York. After some t/me they succeeded in finding out the owner of the hearse, and through him they found out that the females lived in a cellar in Cherry street ; th then went to the cellar, and found thetwe wome! it final! d out that the deceased’s name was Mar- garet Gillis, » native of turday morning ; th cate,which stated th: was in order from the City Ins taken to Brooklyn. Upon this information returned to Brooklyn, re-assembled the jury, who short: ly after found a verdict in accordance with the certifi- ven by the Doctor in New York. The body was ordered to be taken to the dead house, and to be interred to-day at the public burial ground in Flatbush. coroner Police Intelligence. Avoust 16—Grand cecene —Officer McKeon, of the 6th ward, arrested a biack fellow called William Rodg- ers, on Saturday night, in the act of selling a hogshead of molasses to @ man called John Daly, who keeps a grocery store at No. 19 Orange street, for $9. He was taken at once into custody, and the molasses proved to belong to Mr. Daniel Curtis, it having been stolen from the brig Etrurian, lying at the foot of Maiden Lane, valued at $3276. Committed for trial. Charge of attempted Rape.—A fellow by the name of Curtis was arrested by officer Mullin of the 4th ward yesterday, on a charge of attempting to commit a rape | on the person of Margaret Quinlan, residing at No 338 Pearl street It appears this man was discovered under the bed of the compleinant, on Saturday night, and from signs and movemen's of the accused, the nt, was led to believe that the rascal had some design upon stice Osborn. Daring pane of glass in the store window occupied by M: rah L. Brown, No 20 6th Avenue, corner of i4th at about 10 o'clock on Saturday evening. and 8, Valued at ga $240, and immediately ran off. Mrs. bri alaim, she boing inthe rtore at the time, n the rascel was pow that he fell down a cellar, where af. terwards 40 of the rings were found, and in the vicinity 28 more were discovered by officer Cook, hid under The thief “rd Lifting.” —A loaterish looking fellow was caught in the act of stealing a new hat from the hat store corner of Pearland Chatham streets, belonging to Mr. Peter Garbanati. Locked up tor triel. Barbarous Qutrage.— Off Burley, of the Lower Police, on Saturday arrested two barbers by the names of Charles Bessant, and Matthew Curry, the former being barber’s shop, No 2 Beekman street, on a charge of committing a rape on the person of Eliza McEarly, resjding in Thomas street. It appears that this young woman was passing the barber’s shop, No. 2 Beekman street, on Friday night last, at about ten o'clock in the evening, and was induced to enter the shop by Beseant, whe, after he had her in. locked the door, when in about fifteen minutes afterwards, a knock cam the door, which Opened by Bessant, and who should come in but thew Curry, tho other accused; the door was again the complainant was then seized by Bessant and thrown violently on to a sofa, ana there held by Bi t, while Curry effected his purposes. Ths same process was likewise e the gratification of Bessant. The clothing of poor girl was much torn; she also complains of receiving va- | rious bruises about her person while struggling witn the ruffians to maintain ber v Movements of Travellers tice? the arrival all the d: the principel hotels. There is one hotel, however, some considerable notoriety, which has hitherto been overlooked, in which the arrivals and sudden de- purtures are looked upon withan immense deal of in terest, according to the scorching heat of the police.— This hotel is not situated in Broudway, Park Row, nor the Bowery ; but on the classic Five Points, where the inmates’ respectability cannot be doubdtei, for they frequently visit some of our most wealthy citizens. The name of this fashionable resort 18 called the “ side pocket,” wherein they have secret rooms and invisible 0. nder this head we see no- istinguished characters | closets, for the especial accommodation of their boarders. We therefore extract the following list of names,consist. | ing of the latest arrivals for the last week, from the auinutes of the landlord’s register Horet pe Syor Pockrr.—Red Head, Si Prison. Tall | Jo, Blackwell’s Island Huckleberry Jack, City Prison. Coffee-Pot-Lid, do. Frenchy, Blackwell's Island. Kiss Me-Quick, Jerspy Sate Prison’ Flying Mary, City Prison. Boatman Jo, Biackwoll’s Island. Steamboat rf , State Prison. Gallo’ ehh do. Crazy Jim, City Prison. Jumper M‘Cabe, Blackwell's Island. Johany Snoozer, State Prison. Boston Kate, State Prison, Boston. Baker Bill, do. Desperate Mike, State Prison. Holy Christ, do. Billy Button, ys Prison. Steam Boat Charley, Black.” ell’s Island. Big Lover, do, Fat ty’ Pri ill, is jutcher Jo, do. iy Lusher, : Jimmy Crack, be Black Antone, Blackwell's [sland. Copper, State Prison. We titoe giving a list of one or two other fashionable places of resoit in a day or two. The New York Lyceum, Pinte There was a literary society formed in this city a few years since under the above title, and for two o¢ three years appeared to be in a mene flourishing condition. Its library and reading- rooms were located in Broadway. Its library contained several thousand valuable volumes, many of which were contributed by members. O} late, this association seems to have becume defunct, for no intelligence can be had of its Wherenbouts. There are some of its late mem- «8 who would like to know_ what disposition has been made of its library. Can any of the ini- Hated inform us? Q. ed, ed danseuse he the srdocse taker | 2 who some talent are roponed that ‘they should leave e is confident, at all events, of | ‘we understand, | Sa- | chapter, BTA) We ¥ Puy ai (que i} ‘The subject of the above illustrated sketch, is repre. sented as being taken to the Police Office by one of the Star Police, for being found in a state of utter destitution and squalid poverty, in the public streets, last week. Ac- cording to his own story to the magistrate, he was born on Long Island, of respectable parentage, on the 25th of July, 1744—one hundred and two years ago. He served ia 's Army and belonged to the guards who celebrated Major Andre ; and took a lead- 7 in the memorable wars of the Revolution. His was really shocking, when taken under the proncten of an Sg gato Lens ae 102nd zea, i in some e scenes ; Berek eats wer nary war; his appearance at the Police Office, under the circumstances, created quite a sensation ‘about the office. He was subsequently removed to the Alms- house, where he now remains a ‘ipant of the public bounty ; and an object of curiosity to the visiters and in- mates of the Institution. Tho above is a faithful sketch | of his appearance when brought into the Police Office. Whether his story be true or not, he was an interesting object to the spectators. If we mistake not, all those who in the capture of Andre are di “Tue Weatnen.—The thermometer stood at 96 in the | ehade at noon yesterday, atthe American Hotel ; and ranged up to 90, we learn in other parts of the city. The | day was consequently oppress‘vely warm. In the even- | ing the air became cool and agreeable, and crowds flacked to Staten Island andthe various outlets, to en- joy the cool and invigorating breeze. The Battery was crowded to excess. Covr pe Sorret.—A man, (name unknown,) who was sun struck and removed to the City Hospital on Friday, died yesterday morning, from the effects of the melan- choly disaster. There sppears to be no friends or rela- tives connected with him in this city, as no enquiries were made respecting him. He is les meme to be a poor Dutchman, who recently arrived at this port. Map Doa.—Last evening, about § o’clock, a mad dog made his appearance in the vicinity of the Astor House, | and caused much consternation among the pascers by, who fled inall directions. He subsequently took refuge in Rushton & Co’s store, from whence he was soonsrout- ed by some active pursuers, and sloped down Chambers | The authoritie: extremely remiss in their customers. Honoxen was thronged with visiters yesterday ; and churches had rather thin congregations. Frne.—A fire broke out yester 'ay at Allen’s soap and candle factory, First avenue, between Second and Third streets. The fire was promptly put out, and no damage was sustained. It originated in a flue of the chimney. Temrrrance Lecturensanp Street Paracnens hold forth on the wharves as usual on Sundays. They always appear to have good congregations, Pavement tn Broapway.—The russ pavement attreer ed the eyes of many critics terday : and most ef them seemed to aprons a confidence in the success of the ex- periment. Should the project succeed, it will doubtless attract the attention of the Corporation Tue Panx Fourtarx.—Some of the light flogered gen- try were on the alert in this vicinity last evening, and we learn a few handkerchiets—which were we tod fumed—were transferred from the pockets of the ht owners. The loungers about the public walks cannot too careful in ecieee | their pockets in these warm | days. We understand that several of the light-fingered gentry are on their“ summer tour.” Tur Awnina Posts.—There must be something done | to rid the sidewalks of the awning posts. The plan adopted at our office should be universally followed, and | the sooner the better. The Common Council will not | meet until] September, and as it is in contemplation to pass an ordinanes to provide for the removal of the awning | posts, we think the inbahitants, particularly of Nessau street, should anticipate the action of our city fathers, | by removing the posts forthwith. | ‘Tur Hupson Raitway—This project will be ——- agitate: ll, as soon as the Common Council shi again have convened. It would bea boon to our citizens, and rid us of much C nce and dinger that now exists 8. | | —Yesterday bagesinas 8 in Sty Church, the Rev. Doctor Tyng preached from pter, 10th and 11th verses of the propivet Isaiah | Say ye tothe righteous, that it shall be well with | him; for they shall eat the fruit of their doi the wick | his hands shall be given him” The Rev. Speaker in an earnest and eloquent introduction to his subject, asserted that Scriptures represent-to us the different conditior goodand bad men, And that the real character of man must de determined by his own voluntary assumption of the one or the other. He isto be judged by the motives which guide him. God proposes but one si vision —one choice —one scheme —man’s simple an be- dience and submission to him. He urged this sage which God had this day made obligatory upon him | todeliver. And who are the righteous, and who are th wicked! He then proceeded to show that righteousn is simple obedience to the law of God—th's is the stan: | ard. Tho unrighteous are they that diverge from this standard—he declares, in the prite of his own*heart, that | he will not seek after God—he rejects the light and grace | af the gospel—he treads under his feet the blvod of the Son ef God. He is without hope in this world, and will receive the just reward in “that which is to come, ever- lasting condemoation. The Rev. gentleman stated that he should, Divine Providence permitting, make the text the Ct for the two succeeding Sunday mornings’ modita' b r the sermon, a collection was in behalf ofthe Prayer Book, principally for the benefit of the blind. Duane Street Cuurcn.—Dr. Addison Alexander, who ofticiat ed for his brother,delivered an admirable discourse | from a pers recorded in the first epistle of John, 5th | rom 9 to 12 verses. “ If we receive the witness | of men, the witness of God is greater;” kc., kc. In this | of holy writ, are intermingled and alternately | presented several lessons, connected with the doctrine | contained in the passage ; and the assent, which the re- | ception of the doctrine implied and required lesson was, that men are in a state of whose minds and liv suit of worldly ob il their insensibility to avenly things was removed, they could not be made alive to the momentous importance oftheir immortal wel- fare; and which was elucidatod, at some length, by a per- tinent reference to the avocations of society, when men experienced the urgency which stimulated them to activ- ity and perseverance in the prosecution of their earthly interests. Another lesson was, that God alone is the un- thor of spiritual li r it was not in nature, reason; sci- ence, orany created agency That the impartation of natural life was an act of the divine wisdom and benevo- lence, and the exercise and evidence of love in in the gift of spiritual life must ever be regarded as a mys tery. ‘hat eternal life could only be obtained through the mediation of Christ, for God could not violate the attributes of his character or the moral ob igations of the divine law ; therefore, there was no other method or way of salvation. but by the reception of Christ as offered in the gospel; and which was un- folded and enforced by many impressive and judicious observations. The preacher then proceeded to show the necessity and character of taith. That the faith re- quired, must be more than a mere assent of the under- standing and conviction of the mind. That it must be es- tablished by overt acts and visible indications of a bibli- cal and au operative belief; otherwise, the practice of the life would be a virtual disobedience of the authority and denial of the veracity of God, forasmuch, as God in the overture of redemption appears as a witness before the tribunal of the buman conscience and judgment, and ind actions must decide, whe the record which God gave of hie affront a man could offer to another, gation of falsehood ; how tremendous thea result to those of our race, who practically “ make God a liar,” an insult to the omniscience of we | of the grossest and most direful character. This brat of the subject was illustrated by an apposite review of the judicial ——— of men, who give credeuce to | the testimony of their fellow mortals, irequently invol- ving much hazard ; for God had soconstituted the human mind, that belief was not more essential to the perform- ance of the duties of civil life, than faith to secure the fruition of eternal life—the testimony of fallible mortals received, the unerring testimon: Jehovah rejectod— solemn alternative ! awful decision! ‘In concluding, the preacher pronounced many profitable and striking re- marks on the momentous consideration contained in the 12th verse, wherein, an appeal was made to the instruc- tive apprehensions of our mental and moral nature. “ He | that hath the Son hath life, and he that hath not the Son of Géd hath not life.” It was avery able discourse, and displayed the endowments, in ethical philosophy, for which the preacher is distinguished, but too elaborate and metaphysical to Ye fairly provented in this brief sy] labas, whilst the interesting character of the subject, and the agreeable manner of its delivery, riveted the atten. tivn of a large and respectable auditory, notwithstandiog the oppressive and dro: dency of the atmosphere, ly en; d in the pur | New Yorx Crry Posr Orrick.—The New York papers are getting loud on the subject of their mismanaged Post Office. The True Sun and Herald par ticularly complain of Mr. Morris for his unpardonable neglect of duty io leaving his busin months, divid- ing his time between the scrabbling of the Con- | vention, and the more agreea Saratoga. But we are glad Mr. self this hot weather—the Sun ea: 3 a hearty as a buck, and perfectly at his ease! Who does not envy him 7—N. Haven Herald, Aug 18. The Van Buren (Ark.) Intelligencer sa: ge ond Texas has recommenced with rent ‘sctivity. number of wagons pass through Van Buren daily, on their way to the Trinity river, | boat is Made fast, what a mise: | tous tocome—why | such @ glorious opportunity, &c., &c.” When I | in great style while it lasts. | —the ; The Camp Modting ~The Procee ings, $e. What is the matter with you? What have we — Bright and breezy—Point Judah done to deserve such treatment 1 You have cor- look as though they had come | respondents in all parts of the world, and yet, nearerduring the night. Beaver ‘The Watering Places. Ocgan House, Newport, R.1, Aug. 12, 1846. dtems and Incidents. ile loom. you have entirely neglected us, although we have from its rocky foundation twice its natural size. been for the past week, the only place in the The sky issoclear, the atmosphere so transparent, world, of any consequence. Seriously, we are that but for the wild Narragansett hills,one fancies astonished that you did not send one of your re- they could see the steeple of Trinity shurch. Itis Porters here during the camp meeting, for I as- no “soft and gentle breeze ” either, but a stiff sure you, you and your many readers have lost whistling south-western, bracing, and bright, und | some very rieh scenes. However, as volunteer- breezy. If hot weather means summer weather, ing is the order of the day, why not have a volun- we have had but one day of that in Newport as my ability goes, to give you benefit of my cheakenons: Tocommence, were a stranger in this place at | we have had no hot weather in the beginning of the present wee! the boats arrive fiom New York, tainly think New York was taken or was going to be destroyed by a and the citizens were flying with their household goods for g a refuge, until the evemy had retired. pr aa te a8 muiti- tude pour forth, Men with mouataias of loads on their shoulders, women with bard boxes, baskets, babies and bustles, cabmen catchii hold of eaeh one, and detaining them with their 8, while he assures them he “ will take them right up to the camp for one shilling.” and see one of ey would cer- the British, exican fleet | party dispose of themselves, the noise of crying psalm singing children, swearing cabmen, htcan fanatics dies away in the distance, and be seen but # cloud of dust, of which the and your readers the j ils s, to this place in search of | mage { ers are still at anchor in our ba | teer correspondent? and although a very poor yet. In New York cool weather means that which substitute for one of your well disciplined corps, | is still 1 am willing to enroll myself, and as far as © oderate sweating. Here, sirs, ool weather means cold weather, weather when you sigh for a blanket eoat ora scosagiax’s jacket. Let it be known to the ers of the (which means the world in general,) that port, 12th day of. pe. i city ot New; up to the 12th day of st. Lise etatn ore listened, with pleasure to the duleet note: t, like molten silver, came from the throat of Miss Julia Northall. We were, as most the whole city of Gotham hes been in past, highly delighted with her singing. De Begnis assisted her in the concert, and amused: his audience much _ by his Italian comique We are not satisfied, however, that his audience, though highly refined and intellectual, fully ap- preciated his Italian wit, though they liughed as if they understood every word of it. I believe most of them took their cue from a fiercely moustached Italian genteman, who sat near t front, and who seemed greatly to enjoy the sony of his far fatherland, Nothing new from the yachts, several ot wyhic that the 3) on retain a rtion. Suddenly our ears were | ippers we intlle saluted wil the sordid of a drum, and on look- oie Elgg 8 Sl Londen (od she: ing round, saw there was a great show, as we | Been curried away by _a vessel that run hi call it, in the shape of one “ living calf,” with only | dry upon the ._ Two buoys are new n two all to be seen for 124 cents. A litle far- | there in its stead: So skippers, look out for buoy ther on is a large bill, headed “* Bull beat at | and breakers. last,” informing the public the’ to be a grand |. Two or three families of basket makin; concert in the evening, butas itis abouttea times ‘Indians from Maine, are at present en: I must notloiter, or f shall be late. After tea f onmped in our suburbs, plying their avocation went up to camp meeting; it is about a mile and a half from the landing, in a large tract of wood- This being the last night, .t is kept open all night. When I got there, they were all hard to work eayinipen singing, sweating and shouting, like so many Bedlamitea. Here was one of the brothers assuring us all, “ that we were all goin; , to h—Il, and that there was no redemption for us. A litle further on, was another, mounted on a chair, with his arms stretched out, calling upon us all ‘to come to the arms of our Savior.” another platform was brother B’s putting it into us right and left; he said ‘* we bad but this night tomake up our minds—he saw Jesus resin i id we hesitate when we h: left him he was in great agony. But as my time will not allow me to go into details, I must paas on. Among the 5000 on the ground, I saw a number from your city. Among them was brother P—e, of candy celebrity, with his family ; he was pra for kingdom come. Also brother B—tt, of the Bowery, he was getting the spirit into him at a tremendous rate. ButI must say brother E. C—s of Mahopac did more to diffuse a proper spirit among the multitude, than all the rest put together; he did not confine himself to one spot, but was to be heard and met inall directions. The last 1 saw of him, he was out at an entrance to the ground, among the stragylers._ He said he knew there were -] | | | | some of them who would come up if they were | only talked to. Whether he succeeded or not, I did not wait to see. There was no liquor allowed to be sold on or near the ground, but you could get any quantity of soda; and the empty bottles were strewed round in all directions. Out of cariosity I took up one of the bottles, and to my surprise found they smell- ed very strong of Otard and - ter is not so bid afterall. Inthe morning I was awakened about 5 o'clock with psalm singing, and:on looking out of my window, found about five hundred brothers an sisters, singing away as fresh asl had left them at-11 o’cl there they remained until the steamboat came for them about 8 o’clock, when, as many as were go- ing to New York, crowded on board, singing away as hard as ever. ennessey—soda wa- | each, mi 1 number On | They drove a good trade joc some time, but thei mouopoly was sadly disturbed by a cue Yankee. who brought into port something like a schoones load of baskets, whose finish far ou:does the s\m- ple wicker-work of these sons of the forest. Thi ainting of the “Hours,” by the artist Malbone 18 to be raffled for in this place on the Ie is, set up at one hundred and fifty shares, ten dollar aking in all its valued price $1500. A grow of the shares have been already n | The painting consists of three female figures—ar ideal em! ment of the past, present, and future and for sweetness of expression, richness of color ing and exquisite finish, it is said not to be sur passed by anything in the world. This paintin: 128 been for a longtime the property of Malbone’, sister, a resident of Newport. Goff, your agent, here tells m» that you do no send him enough lds He is away up amon, the three hundreds we believe, and says the ladi- ng | want more than he can supply them with. 1 appears, that along with their epistles to distan friends, the creatures usually send a Herald. It would be a rare sight to tumble over a New | port mail bag. I have done it, and was quite su: prised to see the number of perfumed bulet dow ain which “ They cram twelve sheets into one little letter, To make each correspondent a new debtor.” It is quite astonishing, with their danatng an driving, and bathing, Tdo not see how t fin: ane tee so much scandal. Vive la ey There will be a grand masquerade on the 1% inst. This occupies fashionable attention at th resent time. The costumers of New York an ion are already engaged in stitching and plar ning. Dibler, the fash.onable B: lway han dresser, has arrived, and has his hends fullc wigs. ‘Paint and pomatum is in great demand Vive la Trichobaphe ! vive la masquerade! Niacara Fauus, Aug. 18, 1846. at night— | Beauties of Packet Boat Travelling—Rail Roads- Visit tothe Cataract—Submarine Excursion, Shortly after writing my last from Saratog: under date of the 9th inst., a party was made u Camp mecting is quite a treat for the people | by some acquaintances to visit Niagara. To th here every pear to enjoy it ave not seen the prison, but] am told there isa Bice Aap namber summer, and —_ “a in it at present—so this isa great place for religion and seavelily T cannot close this without saying a word or two about the proprietor of the Mansion House. His being the only house here, he was crowded to overflowing, and yet every one received the same attention, as if they were the only one to be cared for. Iam going up to Lake Mahopac in a few days, when, if itis agreeable to Four you willagain hear from ‘ne VOLUNTRER. ” Nanrvcuer, Aug. 9, 1846. The Burnt District—Energy of its Inhabitants— Old Whalers returning to their Profession—Bar- ker Burnell—Coast Survey—South Shoal of Nan- tucket—The Naval Officers at the late Fire, &c. The “ burnt district, is rapidly changing its me- lancholy appearance—like Phapnix from its ashes, this unfortunate, but spirited pface, will ere long again exist—impured—purified by fire—and cle- vated by sympathy. Misfortune has only served to arouee the indo- mitable spirit and energy of these islandeis; and many old sea dogs, who had retired from the stouns of the ocean, are again about to launch their barks on the sea, to fish from its bosom what fire has devoured. How strange are the mutations of fortune! Here, numerous instances are known of retired seamen, who on the night of the 15th, went to their quiet pi!lows, to be soon aroused by the de vouring element, that in a few moments destroy- ed their hard earned competence, and now they repine not, but at the decline of life, again set nie distant seas, to capture the leviathan of Such energy cannot sink under misfortune, but with true Yankee spirit, must rise above adver- Bit The streets are to be widened and made straight place on the whole will be very much im- prove 1—buildings are going up daily—all is acti- vity and bustle. t will be a source of great gratification to all who own stock in the Manufacturers’ and Ma- chanics’ Bank of peg to learn that Mr. Bar- ker Burnel] has made a full and satisfactory set- tlement with the institution—many it wi- dow’s heart will be made glad, for their little all, the small accumulations of a drowned husband, were stored in this bank. Mr. Burnell is mye gt po by ay Sree a strange appreciation of integrity t! must have! Considerable interest is Secited here by the operations of the United Survey on the south shoal of Nantucket. ‘Ths shoal is known to exist, but its exact for- mation and position is a matter of anxious specii- lation to the navigators of the var Captain Davis ofthe United States schooner Gallaiin, has now been anchored on it for three days, and his re- — are ere unusual int . jieut. Doty, U. 8S. navy, comm: ving instrument on the old South and his deep interest and attenti dent zeal, and the importance of hii This gentleman was very active and distin- guished during the great fire; and in connection with the naval officers and men, rendered most etficiont service; and their disinterested pallantry will long be warmly remembered by the good leot Nantucket. Among the first acts of the common council, ‘was to pass a vote of sincere thanks tothe officers and men belonging to the navy, (who were here on coast survey service,) for their prompt and efficient aid at ‘he melancholy conflagration. Business is looking up; lumber coming in, and go-ahead is the word. Huzzah for the whalers. I'm off to Sineconset a small and interesting village on the south side of the island; they do say it abounds in nautical legends that are deeply interesting. There is just now a large collection of arena there—fashionables from New Bedford and. ton. I’llcruise about, and you may andcipate a page from my log t ook, which will prove more interesting than this hasty epistle, T trast. —— Literary Inte The commencement at Amhe: took place on Thuredey, 13th. The degres of A.B. was conferred on 26 young men At twenty have already joined the next Freshman class. No D D. de; were con. grees rred. .. E. Beecher, of Boston, addressed the Litera freed. DF. oe ene College, end Dr. L. Bacon, of New Hae Te ceeben of ts Pellige af session Wu ol lew Jersey, at PRB gS nadir on ‘rhursdey last with an mace ally large accession of students. The Whie snys that more than eighty have already been admitted —the largest number ever admitted at so early a period in the session. We learn that the Board of Regents, at their Jate meet- y appointed Silas M. Douglass’ M. oft | cordii | five out of our | This afternoon some of our companions left us party I very willingly attached myself Wea cordingly left in the hall-past three P. M. train fi Schenectady, the same day, intending to tab there our seats per railroad to Buffalo. But c our arrival the cars had not come in, aud we we: stroiling about the streets, until wé were mett the agent of the canal boatline of packets, w' propesed to dispatch us off by canal immediate) oftering us a comfortable night’s rest, and plen toeat. For the novelty of the thing we upa, mously agreed to take passage to Utica, end a set expectii a pitt esa cA ce Sienmarener a for not one of us.c our eyes, 6; were soon waked by the conttined Satin core canal boat against some gther boat arrived after a fatiguing and ti mat r be tily sick of canal boats, at Litte Falls, intime * tke the cars for Syrnouse, where we remain all night, and had a most ayreeable night at t Empire House, which, by the way, I can reco: mend to travellers as one of the houses New York, if not in the United States. V | arrived here yesterday via Buffalo. To-day crossed over to the Canada side, below the Falls, visited the Battle Ground, Ba ing Springs, the Museum, and Table Rock \ all went with the full determination of visiti Termination | but on our arrival at the sp and looking into the mist and abyss below, l three gen! it Meg gee Saad io tue e 4 selves out in the oil cloth asimogital ol ioe ‘" purpose, which caused no litle iF amo the party at their g ue appearance. For: part, I was content to take a seat on Table Ro and see them scrambling under the Precipice a: they entirely disappeared in the mist. On th retu.nt they put me much in mind of one of t characters in the opera of Moses in A gular certificate was signed by the pro} elivered to each ; their names were ako in the Blue Book, with as much ceremony by the Fer practised by Her Majesty in bestowing th - or of the garter. Having seen all worth seeing, returned at two P. Mand took a y dicn| the South. We shall shape our course to Lew town to-morrow, and from thence return to Sa toya, via Montreal, Champlain, and Lake Geor During the whole of our trip we have had m pene weather, to-day we have had two. teshing showers, and the weather still rema- warm, much resembling that of the tropics. Thera have not been 20 Visiters here summer, thus far, as last; in On our arri we found the Cataract Honse quite full, butt afternoon the numper had been reduced one bi. Should anything take place worthy of note dur our excursion ou the lakes, you wi Saratoga where we shall rest a few days, rece * our letters, and other little gs we had orde trom New York, and which, owing to our sud¢ departure, we did not receive. The followin, yesterday at America Marcy, All 3H. Fe 6 derson, Baltimore; T. Went De Vande: Albany; H. Flagg U.S. Malford, .; RS: ven, 8. ©; A. Poindexte: 8. Smith, Philed; Wingfield, Ga; Clarke, N. J. Moore, Cherai; W E. Broughton. Utica. Astox—G M. Richmond, Providence, Hon C. Ct Baltimore, J. Cony, Boston; It'Colt, NO: J. Shaw, et ae urgh; urns: 3 J. ai Ale nal. Blabury bs 0. Brie ‘Baltim! Tower, boston; Hs en wM Washington; L. Tower, i : nt Philad ; Dr Patton, ©. 4 Crty.—J. Hockley, Cox, Va; G Tyler, Ala; D.'Ranlett, N’0.; E. Al ILL; D. Petterson, Va; Ww, il.; W. Powell, Mt G. Jones, Tenneasee; F. Beattie, 8. C.; P. Miller, do , Baltimore; J Brock, Faited , J. Valer, N* w. , Baltimore; £. Barneret, Three Rix, —W. Harrison, N. C.; 8. Cla Lif yy J. Whe Broom, N O.; A. Mall rgia; E. Eaton, jaine; 8. Jones, eater; L. Haworth, Vand 10; W. 3 te, a / ton; H. Johnson, do. ase Howano.—W. P Parker, London: J. H. Sullivan, lett, do; J. Harlett, do; lemphis; G. Underhill, Ho ; Bayley, Boston; 8. Barkley, do; ter, do; U. Colborne, Philad’; R. T. ; W. Dormer, Montreal. ar P. Catseill Mou Place, whieh bas vow not so fa!l and fresh air, to send gp ‘his row sonees ndvise. those’ what are ‘ve i ¢ hen 5 h fer rooms. Unequalled—No Daw: reo sin an ft. el ton oF gleawbere, eon otehitnonene ath adiniravte specimens in the diayall Gallery a @ ler. ‘This yaliery is now wader the superints of * M. A M0 Chesnut street, third door below 5 Ladies wili be giad to learn ol Freach Lunar Pills can be slackers owed 7m