The New York Herald Newspaper, August 27, 1846, Page 2

Astronomy—The Flourishing State of the Seience In this Country, NEW YORK HERALD. = —— That America is rapidly progressing in every- New York, | hureday, August 27, 1846. thing that is calculated to seat te Dea ve } Hows trem Muvepachtaize ts tion, is such a truism, that few think it now | iceairesn. worth while to assertit, and yet the truth is every | The next steamer from Burope, due at Boston day foreing itself more and more prominently on on Tuesday or Wednesday of the coming week, | the attention of the world. The inexhaustible | will bring us news from Europe of considerable Mines of science are being industriously delved political importance. Not only does the criticat | by our learned men, and every day some new state of affairs in Ireland give rise to interesting | gem is brought to light. speculations on the furure fate of that distracted Among the practical sciences, astronomy stands butt pT ay spirit of the age is the electoral contest be- e and democratic, or war d up the passions of all files from France will probably ent results to determine the success rthrow of the party now in power—the country, perhaps foremost, and we hail with great plea- sure the vigorous cultivation of this enndbling | ace, now apparent in the United States. Observatories are springing up in every direc- tion under the superintendence of learned men, aud in the course of a few years, the grandest re- sultsmay be expected. At Cincinnati, an obser- ring in France, he con will ha Our suilic Guizot party vatory has been built on a large scale, and instru- These elections in France are of a very | ments, imported from Europe, have been put up, peculiar character, and though the resuit | and are now in practical operation. At Amherst may not be a true exposition of national feel- ing, yet it will determine definitively whether the present policy of the government is to be sus- College an observatory is about being built, which is to cost five thousand dollars, and for which that sum is already pledged. Georgetown College, in tained, and the power of the Guizot ministry addition tomany other rare appliances of science, strengthened. M, Guizot, himself, perhaps ap- | possesses a magnificent observatory, erected on prehensive of a defeat or a meagre victory, has the highest portion of the beautiful grounds at- latelycome out with a speech defining his posi- tached to that learned institution. There are also tion, This we insert in our eclumns to-day, as a excellent observatories at Harvard and Yale Col- fair sample of the principles upon which the | leges, at West Pojgt and at the High School, French government works, and by which it is | Philadelphia. | governed, Notwithstanding the protestations But to crown all, the national observatory at aginst the charge of inertness, and the determin- | Washington, under the care of the present Secre- ed expressions of keeping pace with the rapid | tary of the Navy, promises to furnish from this Jes of the str , the whole langui betrays a | time forward, an immense annual addition to our virit strictly conservative. Yet, conservative as | present stock of astronomical knowledge. When itis, no one can avoid observing the remarkable | Mr. Bancroft entered the navy department, he ditference between the sentiments expressed now | was determined, it is said, to make the na- and those which would have been promulgated | tional observatory one of the chief objects of his by the head of a European cabinet a few years | care, and notwithstanding that the opera- | ago. Every paragraph evinces the march of re- | tiens of our navy, consequent on the ex- | publican feeling even in the courts of a king. | istence of war with Mexico, have in som Whether the words of the minister portray the | degree retarded the prosecution of those honest feelings of his heart, cannot be known; but | measures, which he resolved to carry out for the | even if they do not, so much the more do they advancement of astronomical science—still amid show that the time has come when the opinions | the many perplexing matters which have occu- of the people must be respected, and that the lat- | pied his attention, he has, nevertheless, found time ter must ha influence in the guidance of the | lately, we are told, to give instructions for a regular reins of the empire. system of astronomical observations, to be carried There can be no doubt but that the universal out under the superintendence of Lieutenant feeling in France is republican, and if the strict supervision held over the press prevents a public Maury, a gentleman whose industry, zeal, and ability, in the prosecution of astronomical re- demonstration in favor of pure democratic doc- | searches, and in the management of the obser- trines, it is but for a short period. Time itself is | vatory, have already elicited the warm approba- a great democrat, a regular loeofoco, and with its | tion of scientific men in this country and in Eu- | leveling influences will soon bring about not onlya | rope. | public exhibition of equal rights in France, but | From instructions recently given by the Secre- | throughout the whole of Europe, A nation which | tay of the Navy to Lieutenant Maury, and | # has hitherto worked great changes in the politicul | lately published in the Herald, we see that course of other nations will not long remain blind | the latter gentleman is engaged in making a to that which will be most conducive to her own | 2#utical almanac, a matter of the greatest impor- interests, and France, while she set the erample | tance, and promising the most beneficial results. | in theory to the eastern world,of principles which | At the suggestion of Mr. Bancroft, Mr. Maury has are t al and onward in their movement, | Concluded to devote himself exclusively to the cannot much longer rest without an effort of prac- | Cultivation of astronomical science, and from that lly illustrating their benefits in her own per- gentleman’s untiring assiduity and zeal in the prosecution of the study to which he has devoted the best years of his hfe, we may anticipate the most brilliant results. The two most celebrated European catalogues fon The two grand parties between whom the po- litical contest is at present carried on, are even more tive in their views and policy than our two great divisions in America. The present | Of the stars, “ Bessel’s Zone Observations,” and ruling power in France is, as is well known, led |“ Struve’s Catalogue of Double Stars,” extend on and commanded by M, Guizot, who pursues | Only to fifteen degrees south of the Equator. The a safe line of conduct, very agreeable to the feel- Washington observatory, from its geographical ings of the mercantile classes, the commune, and position, can command a zone of fifteen degrees all who desire wealth and peace for comfort’s farther south, thus embracing a space of the | sake ; a course, which ever yielding for the fur- beavens not within the ken of European obser- therance of peaceful counsels, creeps carefully | Y@tories. Lieutenant Maury will have an oppor- and steadily along with, an even tenor and an up- | ‘unity of adding to the catalogue, all the stars | within this space which he may observe. The | instruments of the observatory are of excellent | quality, but we must have still better. Why should not the government order the manefacture | of a telescope equal to that of Lord Rosse, with which such wonders have already been wrought ? The results of such a telescope brought to bear up- on the new field open to ourastronomers,are alto- gether incalculable. The possession of such an ruffled current. The other party, on the contrary, denominated che Thiers party, is actuated by that volatile spirit, for which the French impulsiv nation is usually characterized, and beg im- pregnated with the native love of military glory and chivalrous spirit, feels but little sympathy for settle- a policy of masterly inactivity, or for th ment of old feu und prejudices of what they consider national honor. Of course the success of either party so diame- instrument, together with the advantages of our trically opposed in policy, must have a powerful geographical position, would give our National effect upon the internal and external relations of “Observatory, a pre-eminence over all others.— the kingdom. Ifthe Thiers party should,by chance, | Will the Secretary of the Navy move in this succeed in the election of a majority inthe Cham- | matter? The practical results flowing trom ber of Deputies, the present policy of the French | the possession of such an instrument, would government must be changed, and the prefer- | be beyond description beneficial. Nautical ence now shown to the English, without regard | Astronomy is not a thing of mere theoretical tothe American, interests will be reversed. In | delight to the student. It is not only of immense such a light, for selfish purposes, we might wish | practical advantage in all maritime affairs, but of tosee that party triumph ; but setting aside the | absolute and exigent necessity. | We trust that the present and all future Secre- taries of the Navy, will put the National Obser- vatory on such a solid footing as will con- | particular advantage which might accrue to our- selves from such a result, the success of the Gui- zot party will be more conducive to the preser- vation of peace, and to the welfare of the world, | duce to the advancement of astronomical science, | than any overturning of the present organized mi- | 2nd et the same time reflect lasting credit on the | nation. nistry, In all probability the returns from the present elections will increase the power of the existing government, whasmuch as the middle classes of France, who comprise the wealth, and conse- | quently, command a prevailing influence, will | yally to the support of that government, which | secures them inthe peaceful possession and ac- cumulation of riches. In any event, the majority of the next French Chamber of Deputies will decide whether the peace of Europe is to be threatened,or the preser ¢ pacific policy of Louis Philippe to be carried out for any length of time, so that the arrival of | the next advices from the other side of the Atlan- tie, will be looked for with great interest by all | who watch the peculiar workings of monarchical | | | Movements amonc He Poxitictans.—There | | appears to be a vast deal of trouble among the | politicians in this city and State. The natives seem determined to keep up their separate orga- nization, and the anti-renters have announced a State convention, to meet in Albany on the 6th of October, thus indicating independent action on their part. The national reformers and the abolitionists also hold conventions, for the nomi- | nation of candidates for the office of governor, lieutenant governor, &c. Kc. These movements weaken both the whigs and | democrats, but the former to the greatest extent, | mers are, in their sentiments about one half whig—one quarter democratic, and the other fore, injure the whig more than the democratic party, by their separate organization. Should there be no arrangement made by the whigs, na, tives, anti-renters, &c., to act together in oppo- Se Ya : sition to the democratic party, the latter will stand Sieur a Feeptible difference in the num- | an excellent chance of success ; for, although the F of arrivals at the hotels in this city. All the | democrats are now split into two fragments, their ‘ m , steamboats that reach here are freighted with | principle of cohesion is so strong, that they wilj those migratory persons who flock to the sea- | some forward and vote as one man when the day shore and the watering places in the interior, to i hemselves d ’ of election arrives. Their quarrels are always enjoy themselves during the hot months, and re- | before and after elections, but never on the day turn to their homes in the cities at the first indi- set apart for the tena peice of their votes cation of cold. If weathe ke whe e 7 4 i 3 ‘e i Sar aad Oe like what we now | {tis very probable that the whigs and natives, have, continue « few daya longer, the watering and perchance the anti-renters will unite; the places will be completely deserted, and we may abolitionists will, as usual, act and vote indepen- | look out for an influx of fashionables, who will | dently, for it can soarcely. be seupposed that the | make the filty cent side of Broadway as| four vartion cen nee aren eT eeadidate re refulgent of beauty and satins as ever. | acta Sica pert rir ‘xg : ” ut of this we sI 5 | bt ed Seal’ i feed da it Arana In the present confused state of things, no one | y te s ¥ can tell what the whigs will do. They hold their | convention inthree or four weeks, and in that | time they may beable to bring their ideas toa fo- | ¢ | cus. No day has yet been set apart for the de- | ‘The politics of France and Ireland now absorb the attention of the philosophe: Tae Warenine Piaces anv THE Coot, Wea- THER.—The recent touch of cool weather has the hotels in the country; but the latter cannot | be previous complain, for although their season will a month shorter than almost any one, they have done as much business as they ever did in any one season. There were upwards of one hundred arrivals at the Astor Hotel yes- terday morning before breakfast. Other hotels ‘were equally crowded, and the Howard could not hold ali that came. Hon. Louis McLans.—We are informed that | this gentleman will probably arrive in the Britan- | nia steamer from Liverpool, which left there on the 19th inst., and will be due at Boston on Tues- day or Wednesday next. The merchants have it | in contemplation to tender him some appropriate | mark of their estimation of hic valuable services in bringing about a settlement of the Oregon ques tion. } Steam Sarr Great Britaty.—This steam ship | ‘was te leave Liverpool yesterday for New York. It is expected she will make the passage in | twelve days or less!" She has the power to make & western passage in ten days. | Heralds, when the vessel, by which they were despatch- an do ll | ed, sailed in the middle of the week. ‘hie is more then Acorpent on THR Lone Istanp Karinoad.—The aid for, certainly shows a wish to let train from Boston, due early last eygning, did not | 4° &re away from home, know what is going on thei rive nntil eleven o'clock. ‘The detenyon, as fi aN RE mocrati¢c convention. It will probably be put off | to the latest moment, in order to give the party | presses ample time to fight out the one term principle to their heart’s content. The natives | | have lost their gubernatorial candidate by decli- | nation, and they are now engaged in hunting up another, Altogether, politics in this State are in a most | interesting condition. Our Foreion Crncutation.—-We have been per: | mitted to copy the following from a private letter received in thiscity. It speaks for itself: U, 8. Ship Columbus, Boca Tigris, March 5, 1846.” being the Ist of October, but I was disappointed, and re- ceived no tidings at all, except some Heralds of the Ist of November, from Bennett, who certainly pays great at- tention te mn subscribers. I have received re- ‘erkly Herald, frequently gapli tes, companied by one or two of the daily rch we | Helena had issued an order permitti | tions to land provisions free of duty. American beef £5 The natives, anti-renters, abolitionists and refor- |» fourth just what you please. They will, there- | | reputation is of the highest order “The ship Helena arrived the other day from New | York, having sailed from there the 4th of November. I | had hoped to get a month’s later dates by bee, my last | News sy Tux Hetexa.—We find in the Nete- town (Pa.) Journal of the 25th inst. the following intelligence, brought to this pert by the fine ship Helena, Capt. Eyre. It has not, we believe, been before published here. From tHe Care.—Tho late: from Cape St. He- lena are to the 7th July. The had routed ¢! British troops in several instances, and had tak hom they put to di in the ~~ women wi drivan off by ‘The gov the had occasion the Caffres taken the field in person. Upon tachment oonreres, the hospital store: which were captured. Their victory proved the dea of more thantwo hundred of them, by eating the salv and drinking the laudanum, and other fluids. Provisions at the Cape were getting scarce. The farmers were either murdered or driven away. The governor of St. ips of all ne- er bbl. Pepaomanie Sum-Manixx Vorcano.—The ship Helena, on her late passage from Batavia to Canton, when in la- titude 16 N., longitude 126 E., fell in with immense fields of floating pumice stones, apparently not having been long erupted, as samples that were picked u were per- fectly clear of slime or grase, which wauld not been the case had it been long afloat. Many piec were as large asacommon bucket. The nearest land to windward was the Marianes, or Ladrone Islands,about one thousand miles off. It seems impossible that it could have come frem thence, nor could it have com m Luconia, dead to windward Samples may be seen on board the ship. Novice ro Suir Mastens,—Lears Bank, or the Boot, situated in the Java Sea, extending from Seflanaf [slands, in lat 6 548. according to Horsburgh, hos not less than five 1athoms water upon its shoalest part; but in passing over it, the Helena, on my passage from Batavia to China, in January last, | had one cast of the lead in 33 fathoms. Immediately wore ship to the southward, an ran for two howrs in soundings frum 3% \o 14 fathoms; no land in sight from the top-gallant yard, although the Saflanaf Isiands had been seen about 8 A. M., bearing N. by E., distant 15 miles. At 11 A, M. degrees, ost soundings ; hauled up E., and at meridian observed, in lat. 6048., long. 117 63 E, making the southern edges of the bank 10 miles further soutli than the chart plac: them. While on the bank the rocks were plainly distin- uishable alongside, some places sppearing so shoal that ip would apprehensive’ the 5! strike. ‘The least water obtail was 34 fathoms, but I have no doubt there are some spits with still less water. I would re- commend to persons navigating in icinity of Lears Bank to keep in lat. 6 10 8. until to the eastward of long. 118 20, when they can haul to the northward of the Brill Shoal. Joseen Eyrx. Theatrical and Musical. Panx Tueatne.—Mr. Collins, whose reputationas the best delineator of Irish character, that ever visited these shores, with the exception of Tyrone Power, is now toierably well established,received a benefit last evening at this theatre. To say that the house was crowded, would not convey an adequate idea of the immense as, semblage of persons—it was a perfect jam; indeed, we may truly say, that we never saw a larger number as sembled within the four walls of this establishment on any previous occasion. It reminded us of the glorious days of Jack Reeve, or those of Mr. Collins’ lamented prototype, when every foot square, from the pit to the roof was occupied. Such was the flattering compliment paid to Mr. Collins on his benefit night We are happy in being able to say that this popular favorite has been re-engaged for three nights more, and will appear every mgt the week, after which he will proceed to Phila- delphia, to fulfilan engagement in that city. Ho will appear this evening in his celebrated character of Pan- O'Rafferty, in “Born to Good Luck,” Mo! Rath jow to Pay the Rent,” and Terence O'Grady, inthe “Irish Post.” Bowsny Turatax.—As largo as this theatre is, it was hardly spacious enough to accommodate the crowds which thronged thore last evening. The enterprising liberality of the manager has been appreciated by the public, who we hope are in some manner recompensing him for his exertions in their behalf. Mr. Walcott, as Mr. Oblivious Top in the “Turned Head,” kept the house ghter from the rising of the curtain to its called out at the clese of the piece. M tly increi ind as & gentle: few superiors. ening Mr. W: fi ppears on the Bowery boai a. Mrs. Timm has volunteered appear with Mr. Walcot in the comic opera of “ Brother and Sister.” After which the po- pular burlesque tragedy of “Richard III. to Kill,” writ ten by Mr. W. and inwhich he will give his celebrated Imitation of Mr. Templeton, |The evening performances will conclude with the Ist and 3d acts of “ Hoboken,” which has had such @ successful run this season. We are sure that those who have for so long # period enjoyed the acting of Mr. Walcot, will join this evening in giving ‘a farewell which will influence his remembrance and pocket for many a future day. Gaxexwich Tneatre—Last evening was presented the laughable burletta called “ The P. P. P.,” which was received with much applause, in which Mr. Chap- man’s Gregory the Lesser, Mr. H. Phillips's Gregory the Bigger, and Miss Julia Drake's Fanchette, were admira- bly performed. “ The King’s Wager” followed. It rew piece, and is decidedly the best got up for the son, with a powerful and highly-talented caste. The scene is laid in the time of Charles Li., displaying somes of the frivolities 6f that gay monarch with his courtiers. Mr. Freer’s Charles I!. was an admirable performance ; and oii heard him throughout the piece, we were struck with many of his points, which were delivered with great al We observed a striking resemblance between his style and that of the popular J. R. Scott. Miss Crauford’s Rosabelle was also performed with great power, and drew down bursts of applause, while the naive air and manner of Miss Julia Drake, as Master Lilac Lovel, convulsed the house durin, the evening. Her acting of the part showed a true jens correct conception. Her personation o! Lilac Lovel was rich inthe extreme—she is served favorite. Mrs. Penson’s Master Chrystal Joyce was also very well per- formed ; and Mr. Chapman’s Sampson Tybbe was arich ahd very racy performance, which kept the entire audi- ence convulsed with laughter during the evening. Her- bert Vane was also well sustained by Mr. Venue, and Mr. Phillips’ orn My was a respectable piece of act- ing. Altogether it has been the best got up piece we have seen for some time, and the entire company per- formed with a degree of ability that kept up the intere: fully throughout. After which, the “ Tireman's Daugh- ter” was re] This popular:piece has hightly won ina roar of I < upon the and Miss Crauford as Emma, was | repeated]; ded throughout—and so was Mr. Freer | as Heart fonel makes a capital Mrs. Trench- Pore of the “upper ten thousand,” addicted to fai drove the audience nearly into a regular faint from laughter. She performed with much naiveté The attractions at Greenwich are becoming more power- ful nightly, and the enterprising proprietor deserves every encouregement for the great treat afforded last evening. Castix Gaxpex=No city in the Union possesse afoon so admirably adapted to the wants of the public, as this excellent place of amusement. It is impossible to overrate its advantages; and the many attractions it pos. sesses, should be enjoyed to be appreciated. ‘The season will soon close, and we would advise our citizens to make the most of this excellent place of resort, as long as itis open to them. The orchestra is scarcely sur- | passed by any in the city, and the refreshments are of choice quality. Tom Fiyxx.—This remarkable genius appears tomor row evening at the Chatham Theatre, for the benefit of . Flynn will, of course, also appear. These two will draw a full ho Mrs. F. is a highly popular and deserving actress, and rich ; every one is acquainted with him. Mite. Brancy.—This beautiful danseuse appears again this evening in Giselle. There isa neatness and finish in her movements that are very attractive. her pantomime she speaks to the understanding of any one—toeven thatofachild. She istoo perfect to pro- | duce a fear for her success in any scene in the ballet, and her dancing is chaste and classic ; it is full of senti- ment and naiveté In her most difficult pas, she appears | to merely touch the stage ; there is no effort, mo strain- ing ; the pirouette is turned, and the artiste gracefully glides off into other parts of the ballet without waiting for applause. | Anon Street THatRe, PaitapeLrnia.—This popular establishment, under the management of Mr. William E. Burton, opened for the season last evening. Mr. Burton is well known throughout the Union for being one of the most indefatigable managers—whose constant ef- forts are directed to promote by producing standard dramas culiarly his own, and by bor talent are xcelled by any country. We trust that the commenced, will be a profita- | ble one to him, ‘ish him the fullest success. Rocxwegt & Sroxe’s Cincus.—This famous establish- ment is now making a triumphant tour in Canada We On the 3d, 4th and 5th of September next, it will perform at Buffalo; onthe 7th at Lockport; at Medina on the 8th; at Albion on the 9th; and will stop at the towns between there and Auburn, where it will perform on the 15th, 16th and 17th. The company belonging te thi ment embraces many performers of both sexes, whose They draw crowds company that erever they go. Messrs. Philip Erns and H. A. Wollenhaupt, have cor back from a successful musical concert tour in the East ern States, and are now in this city. Our eastern ex- changes speak in the most gratifying manner of their per- formanc The Tremont Vocalists are about to give a series of concerts in Bufflo, They have been well received on their visit to the westward. Miss Taylor meets with much commendation at Albany. Geneva, August 16th, 1846. State of the Crops. Thinking that perhaps you would like to know the state of the crops in this section, I take the liberty to inform you on that subject. In regard to the wheat, take it onan average, through Nor- | thern Iilinois, it is but little more than halfa crop, in many instances wheat has shrunk to such an extent that it is not worth harvesting, and a great deal has been left’standing in the fields—in some instances farmers have ont red one-half the crop for cutting it. There is a pretty good crop of oats, _ and corn bids fair to be pretty 5 I learn also nar oe ema driving cattle from the Wabash river, Indiana, that wheat is very poor there, probably.about half acrop. I ‘am in- for Tom, he is | Intelligence. | "The Grand Cricket Match between “all Canada,” and | the combined strength: of the St. George Clubwf this | city and Union Club of Philadelphia, is to come off this a morning. The having left on Monday, anticipating their letter accept- ing the challenge mailed two days before. They are in great strength and confident of victory. Their players consist of Hellewell, Heward, Sharp, French, Capt Gray, Capt, Dennistoun, Birch, Hornby, Connelly, Phil- i r, arp wil Eee of thats bow rs. Much is ited from Hornby, who isa hard hitter and a 5] batsman, although | ‘Turner of Philadelphia is backed to make us many runs. They will be op by Winkworth, formerly a mem- ber of the Ci in clubs; S. Wright, Cromfey, fresh | imported, and a severe over-hand bowler; Groom, R. | ‘Waller, and Wheateroft, of the St. George, and Turner, | J. Ticknor, Dudsen, P. Blackburn, and Bradshaw, of the Union Club. Several single wicket matches have been arranged to come off r the match, but may fall | through on account of the late indisposition of Dudsen, who fe in them. If the weather is fine, play will pro! commence at 10 o’clock this morning. The odds are in favor of the Canadians, at about 15 to 19, at which the betting is brisk | Yer was the day to conclude the walk of Eaton at tie Celekone springy a thousand miles in a thousand | hours. A letter from Montreal, dated the 24th, states that he was then on his last quarter, and doing well. If he succeeds, he will be the wonder of the 19th century. At the returm match at Hoboken, between the New | York and Newark cricket clubs, Gothamites were | vietorious. The score was as follows:—- | First Innings. Second Innings. | 26 New York, 55 The New Yorkers thus being 17 ahead in one innings, | and 10 wickets to go down. We learn that Commodore Skinner is to be ordered to the Gosport Navy Yard in place of Commodore Wilkin- son, whose term expires on the first of October.—Nor- folk Beacon. City Intelligence. Tae Wratnen—For the last few days, we have hada sort of strnggle between warm and cool weather, with sometimes 9 rainy hour—sometimes sunshine, and some- timesa chilly, not a hot, ‘‘winterishness.” It would appear, as if the weather had actually been labering under a fit of | fever and ague ; but any thing in preference to the late | i weather weuld be acceptable. Yesterday was wet and winterish, and we had several specimens of rain in the course of the pac ign speci- ri men was very rich. It cannot be by our re- porter. Wau Strert.—We yesterday took occasior to no- tice ful condition of Wall street, and the man ner in. h the pero who fetal We it are compelled to wade @eir way threugh the mud collected there. They wade ug rascality enough without having to go knees deep through mi ‘The owners of some of the houses were yesterday compelled to employ persons to throw off the water from the pas- for» Nappa their dwellings, to prevent their being in- , and to keep the passage clear. The authorities and Street Inspector are bound to look to this disgraceful piece of abuse, and protect the property of those persons Tesiding in this quarter of the city, as well the persons @fthose who have occasion to pass through. We trust the abuse will be promptly remedied, and the mud, with- out the brokers, carted off. Tue Poutcr.—We perceive that measures have been adopted to place the police at the corners of certain sires ne kroe barely through which the pub- | lic principally pass—with a view to their protection and | the proteetion of property. In no part of the city would | such a person be more required, both night and day, than atthe corner of Nassau and Fulton sts. We must be an attractice set on this corner. The pickpocket here, in busy times, is always sure to ply his craft, and take | advantage of every move on the pa:t of crowds, who move | continually through an icollect to read our bulletin. As | a consequence, pocket books and kerchlefs, as well as | newspapers, very soon change owners. The Fulton Ferry, | a stage omnibus, and general business, all have made this location a perfect thoroughfare, and therefore the stationing of apolice oficer here would be very desirable, | and give him control over a large section of the city. We will supply the said officers with a Herald daily, at two cents per copy, to keep him awake. Tue Streers.—Yesterday’s rain made the streets as filthy as could be imagined. Broadway was a per- fect sink; gee gO Chatham square, and Wall | were equally bad, but have not y k; appearance of the city showed a pretty fair evidence of the total absenee of any thing like order or cleanli When will we have decent streets? When the coc! crows. | Convention or Weavens.—We yesterday noticed the meeting of weavers that took at Tammany, with a view to adopt some steps in relation to the reduction of wages by their employers. ‘They again met yesterday, when the following resolutions were adopted unani- mously :— 1 Resolved, That this Convention consider the present attempt to reduce the prices of carpet weaving unneces- sary and unjust, seeing that the tariff (the declared cause | of this attempt)’ does not come into operation for three | months; nor can we believe that its actual operation | | would justify this attempt. 2. Resolved, That knowing from experience that our present wages are no more than remunerative, and only | sufficient to afford us a tolerable subsistence, we cannot | admit the propriety of a reduction of our present prices. | 3. Resolved, That the reduction of wages has never | been a permanent advantage to employers, for, when they cannot obtain sufficient price in the market, the just and proper remedy is to withhold the supply until ‘the demand causes a return to remunerative prices. | 4. Resolved, That this Convention look upon the pre- | sent proposal to reduce wages a3 ruinous, and that it is | | their duty to resist by every legal means the carrying | into eflect such a proposal. | An address to the employers was hereupon read and adopted; when it was resolved te hold a conference with | them, in order to make some satisfactory arrangement, in relation to employment for the ensuing season. There appears to bea strong disposition on the part of the weavers, to enter into arrangements with the employers; | but at the same time to keep their prices. Tue Trapesmen or New Yorx—The anticipated operation of the tariff laws, has been pleaded as an ex- | cuse by several of the employers of the tradesmen of New York, for their having reduced or intended t> re- dace, the wages of workmen. The Fall season is ap i there appears to be an unsettled state of ting in relation to Sr et growing out of the tariff bill through Congress. We ‘rd considerable murmuring amongst the boot | and shoe makers, tailors, and other trades, latterly on | this subject; and should the employers generally resolve to cut down their prices, it will have a sad effect upon mechanics in general, and a regular | swindle, tings have already taken place, and are in contemplation on this subject, rust | that something will be arranged pony omen 80 to uphold the mechanic. The talk of the tariff and its bad effects on trade is all gammon, and used to cheat the operative out of a portion of his wages. | Boox Sae.—The sale yesterday at 204 Broadway ave was well attended, and passed off very spiritedly. Books brought a capital price. In onr notice of yesterday the name of Mooney’s History of Ireland was substituted for | that of Moore’s History of Ireland, as being sold at $1 50 | Mooney’s History is a voluminous one, valued at about | $3 50. The prices as quoted yesterday also reterred to the volume, and not tothe set. Several large purchases were | made yesterday, and the sale will continue through the | week. Cuatnam Strert.—Will the Street Inspector look at Chatham street ; it is a perfect puddle, just now? The Street Inspector intends to let it out to igs to wallow ‘and root in at sixpence each. —A_ child between 7 and 8 years of sterday, by cab No. 8 and omnibusses has | but too frequent been the of indignant comment- by the press ; but they will still persist,in their reck- he law ought to be vigorously applied in yunishment, compel them to drive day over the wooden pavements Rexaway Horse ann Cant.—A horse attached toa cart belonging to a man named David Simms, took fright yesterday morning and ranaway in Washington street, throwing down the owner, whose head came in contact with the curb and gutter stone, The man was taken home dangerouely hurt. Sr. Paui’s Cuuncn.—This church is undergoing some repairs. The splendid monuments aboutit, we trust, will be carefully repaired also. Norsaxcr.—Fauit Stanps.—The fruit stands every where abcut the city, are a greater nuisance than the awning posts. stand near the Post Office now takes up a great part of the way to the annoyance of the foot passengers. What say the Police to this? Why the police take the bad apples and peaches at half price. Cativonnia Reciment.—Bibles were to have been dis- tributed yesterday to this regiment. Waren Witnout Icr.—A Temperance Convention of those in favor of sustai the Excise Law, and of its extension over this city, will be held in the Green street Methodist Church, on Monday afternoon, September 7. Timely notice. Steamer Inon Witcw has been withdrawn from the North River for a few days, for the purpose of making some important improvements. Superior Court—In Chambers, Before Judge Vanderpoel. Ava. 26.-—Habeas Ci —-A_ youn ‘orpus man, named Francis M'Adam, was brought before Judge Vanderpoel , under a writ of Habeas Corpus his discharge on the ground of his be aminor The claim a og Sy discharged. si Another—A young man named Charl ‘ing to be well founded, Muller, who in the navy, was discharged on the peti- on the rounds. rson named Robert Hudson, who had receiver of stolen goods, was also brought up, and imed to be admitted to bi The Dis trict Attorney having sppeared for the prosecution, and having made no objection to the person tendered as his surety, he was admitted to bail, Judge Vanderpoel took occasion to remark that it was now notorious that there were a number of persons in this city, who had made it & business to become bail for persons charged with offen- ces against the State laws, for a compensation; he would therefore feel it his duty in every case of the sert, that came before him, to institute the most rigid ere! into the character and solvency of the 0 offering themselves as stich securities. He also added that it ap- peared by a pamphlet Intely written, that the class of persons to whom referred, were defaulters to the mount of $180,000, one dollar of which could never be col . a betas to in Chambers. Be judge a Avo. 26 —Another Discharge —John Jones, a native of wi who had ‘about fifteen days ago in the United States service, was on the his a time he en! de: Avovst fe ye nnn Polise Intelligence. 26— Arrest on Suspicion.—A Dutch woman | the name of Margaret Koke, and a Dutch sailor, call b: Kf Henry Cornwall, were both arrested yesterday on suspicion of stealing $2,100, all in five franc pieces, from arrived yesterday morning, | 9p, 'oar 6 ship. , belonging to two passengers. Commit on Disorderly Houses—The following individuals were arrested ye common resorts for thieves sterday, for keeping disorderly houses, and prostitutes—John Kear- ney and English George, No, 315 Water street ; Robert Lyons, No. Orange treet ; Herman Bardroff, corner of Cross and | 317 Water street , Patrick Regan, No. 3745 Orange streets ; Anthony Crown, corner of Anthony and Little Water streets ; Cornelius Driscall, 31 Orange street ; and Terrena Burns, No. 40 Orange street. All of whom were held te bail to answer at court. | Arvest of anold Counterfeiter—A man of the | 11th Ward, arrested last night, a us old passer of | counterfeit money, called Mary Stone, on suspicion of ing the following counterfeit bank bills, $20 bills on the Farmers’ Bank of Amsterdam, New York ; $3 bills on the Cumberland Bank, also $10’ on the Schehectady Bank. Therefore any person pasion such money will do well to apply Sipe) at the Essex market Police Office, to further the of justice. to Justice HARLESTON, Aug. 21, 1846.98 The Recent Supposed Defalcation—Custom House Affairs—City Election—South Carolina Volun: teers—Dixon H. Lewis--- Fortifications, §c. &¢. The financial circles have been thrown into great confusion lately, owing to the disappear- ance of one of the leading men on ’Change, who has departed, as it is supposed, where “the star of Empire wends its way.” The principal sufferers by his defalcation are men of money, who will be fully able to foot up his bills at the Bank of Charleston, and Bank of the State, which institutions hold the most of the departed’s documents. for the losers, as enced unkindness at the hands of the ex-alderman —bnt on the contrary, i were settled in full previous to his departure—one | virtue at all events. No man in the community, No great sympathy is felt few, if any, poor men, experi- is said that all small debts Attempt to Commit Suicide—A policeman of the 7th | perhaps, enjoyed a greater share of public confi- ward, observed last eveni rently ina her actions within speaking distance, she made a leap and jumpe. into the river. _g a young woman by the name | deranged state of mind, and was ed from to walk up towards her, but before co: ‘The officer, after some considerable ditfi- | culty, rescued this unfortunate victim from a watery rave, and conveyed her to the station house, when, after coming restore: * Attempt at Burgi 4th ward, were going their rounds, about 1 o'clock ves- terday mor an unusual d, she was sent home. ry—Asoflicers Allen and Code.of the ning, they observed two men to hasten off at ce, when within about a bloek of them, and suspecting something was wrong, they examined the store doors the store occupied by Shaw & Carter,No.454 Pearl street, with the rascals wit! placed in charge of the owners appears te be a very smart oA vigilant man, and deserves much credit for hisefficiency. in the vicinity, and found the outer door of nel cut out, evidently done by these intant to rob the store An officer was | s until day light, when ion. ‘This officer Code the pre: came and took Petit Larcenies.—A fellow called William Thompson, charged wit John Mu steali ith stealing silver spoons. Locked up. phy was arrested yestereay on a charge of a quarter of veal belonging to Mary Thurgh.— Locked up by Justice Roome. Robbing a Vessel.—Officer O'Sullivan, of the Ist ward, arrested yesterday two dock thieves called Michael McFadden in about 400 pounds of sugar, valued at $i, brig Saral ing to Matthew & Co., of a Peter Funk—Peter Chrystal, a well known Arrest and James Travis, having in their possesion stolen from the Headly, lying at the foot of old slip, belong- all street. Locked up for trial. “Peter Funk,” was arrested late last evening, ona charge of aggraval lawyer, in a most wanton and uumanl 17th instant, having thrown some missile at him. A dangerous vocation, on the evening of the 13th inst, by Peter Chrystal, a the right eye open, in the face, cut open the upper lip and severed the Inbial ar- tery, producing a great overflow of blood, and broke one of his teeth. The hotels are still overflowi sion of travellers—merchants in annual objects-—military men in the discharge of their io) returning to domestic comfort, from the various haunts of summer recreation. fami a M Alvear, Havana; G Milligan, Delaware; USA; He John Gou, Astor. hia; W. mond; Dr. zon, Boston; J. Smith, ton; M. Bradley, Uti ton; Dr. Pinnock, Philadelphia ; H. Davis, do.; do. —J. Boston, Boston; T. McCherga, Philadel- ted assault aud battery, upon Mr. Major, the | manner, on the missile was thrown at Mr. Major without pro- Peter Funk, in Broadway; it cut the angle of | flicted a gash on the right side of Movements of Travellers, with a constant succes- yursuit of their semi- occupations and orders, and innumerable x.—W Towbridge, U. 8. Marines; J. Canby, Roberts, U.S.A.; G. Schiley, ; 1. Watt, Va; HL. | ranley, 8. Carolina; M. McMichael, ‘Waring, do.; Mr. Gardner, Long Island ; h, Ga; J. MeDowne, do.; M. Jones, Philadel- . Hudson, N. York; 'E. Stiles, Philadelphia; 8. T. Habersham, Havana; J. Ireland, U.S.A. Washington ; do.; N. Lee, do. rowne, Mass.; F. Paul, Canandagua; F. Stowe, | Lippencott, Philadelphia; W. Haley, Rich: Young, Bosten; Dr. Maclin, Athens; E. John- Montgomery; R. Seabrook, Charles- | ; G. Sanders, Copper Harbor; Dr. Py Phila.; Bing, Wilmingto: Wells, Boston; M. McKee, | C. Jenks, Springfield; W Marvin,’ Boston; Rev. Mr. | French, Washington; J. Mitchell, Mobile; Jos. Lincoln, | Boston; C. Sampson, do.; J. Edmonds, do.; A. Gilmour, | Portland; W. Lloyd, Boston ; H. Huston, do.; E. Cam, dell, N. Orle: Fete, Raltimore; J. Pratt, Philadel- | phia; A. Thom . Emerson, Boston; H. Smith, | Ohio; W. Haselton, Citr.— Vallalouge, Ga.; W Philadelphia; J. F delphia; R. Colt, Pa 3 Kingston; Rev. Bishop Leo, N. Jersey; E. ter; B. Lewis, Flori mond; J. Sizer, do.; A. Co Bryant, Pa. folk. Frank: sie; H. A’ Albany; J J. Wilson, do; W. B Scanlan, do; McBryde, Clyde; H Pearce, Lathrop, Albany; W. Ri Cummins, Ohio; H. Howarp.—W. Ewin: E. Leaman, J. Gib! Nasin. Albany; R. Montreal; W. Cole, Baltimore; G. Clapp, Boston; Re: N/'S.; D. Scott, do.; D. Mathews, St. Loui ronson, ) Capt. W: Grier, Mittlebe members of the im, de ;R. ‘Topp, Memphis; C. Salm, Ga; J ston. Thalino, ; R. Colman, Richmond; J. | ‘operstown; C. Fax, Phila: M, Pean, do. W. Roc! . Smith, ; 8, Hastings, Mass.; A. Pizzi, Ric ; rthwaite, lelphia; W. 3G. Cooke, Iphia; 'J. Robinson, Nor- —T. Carson, Mass; H_ Sherman, Poughkep- rg, Philadelphia; T. Butler, Pepper, do.; ford, a T. Remingt J. Seranton, Georgia; J. Gilman, 8. . Magee, Mol Batcheior, Albany; roy shington; N. Kimball, Salem; Detroit; F. Patterson, Philadelphia; W. Smith, bon, Charleston; A. Lecompte, Louisiana; P. jo.: H. Coxe, St.’ Louis; Col. A. Fallow, do ; Philadelphia; $8. Vance, Nashv. Top wel 01 Nelson, do.; A. Dixon, Louis: jelphia; W. Hichey, Washington. Capt. ir Wilgriss, Connolly, Howard, and Abbott; joughby, Messrs. Bird, Philpotts, Hornby, ‘her, Hallowell, French, and Sharpe, anada Cricket Clubs. Srate ConstirutionaL Convention.— Afternoon Session o) cl near 6 o’cloc! parses : $0 as to leave the proposition Mi with Mr. to amend Jed. Mr. Van Schoonhoven followed Monday.—Mr. Warp resumed and con- peaking until announced to be on 4 for county courti y Mr. Marvin. Thi Mr. Chatfield move it originally | stood—that there shall be in each county acounty court. Tuesday, Aug. 25 —Mr. Bence present from Kings county, tab! memorial for the election of judges by the peo- odd presented a memorial from Wash- rred. ‘The President presented the returns of | Davison, clerk in chancery of the fourth ci G. relative to canal fund from whatever sour: infants’ real estate, kc.—table. Mr. consideration of the Convention, a p! bts of the State, as a substitute for that of ction between the general fund and th is abolished. All the revenues of the Sta 4 hall constitute @ fund | by the State, and all liabiliti shall in the §2. After intendence i ggregate be denomii paying the expenses of the col and ordinary repairs, one million, thonsand dollars of the State Canals shall, in year, and at that rate for shorter period, com i% ist June, 1846, be set apart as a sinking fund to pay the | interest and redeem the aes of the State debt until | the same shall be wholly _— of the poten i that ee al no {3 The surplus revenues of the said canals after pay- ing the said expenses of said canal priated by shall be applied in such manner as may law, to the quisite to mei any of the State debt, . The legislature shall not + or ot a0 dispore of any of the canals of the State, but they shall remain the property of the State and under its manoge- ment for e r. As explanator 083 78 is the entire debt of the State,excepting $1,713,000 stock issued tor the benefit of railroad a nies, that continne to the interes! cent, and extinguish the principal rred rel Mr. Stow offered the following resolution | Resolved, That the Comptroller be requested to fur | A nish a statement shown Paid from the treasury, ineludii ment from ing the year 1845, were derived in each year, and the from these need and fund shall be sacredly applied to sum appro- the preceeding section as a sinking 5 be direeted by inite to com- mses re- ve been com. | complete all such c e virtue of artially comp! laws of the State. until the same be fully of the article, itis stated, that $22,254,- other compa- y interest, $1,600,000 will pay ton the debt anwually, at the rate of 5, per iin twenty eight years to committee of the whole on canal reports.— rom what sources the sums for the su pport of the govern: ing the year 191 and 7, up to and includ- amounts received into the treasury each year sources, The Convention then proceeded to the consideration ofthe repo rt of the committee of the whole on the report of the committee on the judiciary. The first section was reed to. It organizes a court of impeachment, con- sisting of the President of the Senate, the Senators or @ major part two-thirds ment in cal court hi providing ed to for a chief justice to ‘Ward moved so to divide this amendment that the Con- ‘vention mi judges of t jected ving modify judges be elected by classes of four and ed to be elected in ef Mr. Mann mo’ provision for the State judiciary, to cece 2 Saat ath seecibenion. ‘no elector shall vote more than five persons: - nection, from of them. No conviction unless by assent of ofthe members of the court present Judg- val from of impeachment to extend to rae. her law. their li for ify the section ticket and divided into two en y ‘cod those hereafter cleat- manner, and to hold for eight to add to the amendment of vir csection of « o8tnt bro hel Lend regu! rms of practice, &e., in my eet White proposed as an and at any ensuing election, no elector shall vote for more than ‘The section and amendments were de- ‘ars. Ri Waterbury, Hofman and Mr. She) me to that vote could be taken on providing be elected for four years, to preside three rising in its favor, of his ju the second section of the report. Mr. it vote directly on the election of all the e court of appeals, instead of four boing se- th court. This, however, was dl #0 a8 the city, was buried yesterd a bia in the Custom there will Mage or Me. Walker direct Mr. ctor, to do justice in the premises, they will either re-instate Mr. Harvey, wi vf | out of office” without cause, or nent erippl journals, | and combint 8, Richmond; Dr. Wilcox, | of volunteers would be called out on the Ist of er ended. big ‘ Southerner” fellow, and will raise a big crowd of passengers in whatever vessel he commands. heuse oue of the best conducted in the proposed division of the literature | ! and the principal and in- | } me: Joving the means of Academi ed a divisionof sir. Mann's | bf dence, and the cause of his conduct is incompre- of Eliza Johnson, on the pier loot of Pike street, appa- | hensible even to the most knowin | aki gp neither indul | v ones—as the in the intoxicati wl, nor “stood. the hazard of the die,” Mis fe mily are with you at present, I presume, as they went passengers in the ship Anson. of liabilities left is variously estimated at from $60,000 to $150,000. Time will show, however, the correct figures. The amount Mr. Lord, an old and respected inhabitant of His death creates use here, for which doubtless be a horde of orp icants. If rayson, the rvey, who was “reformed Yu u ae this perma- nisha to Captain William Povey, who was ed in our naval service during the last war with Great Britain, and who at present merely holds a temporary ‘Inspectorship, yielding, during the summer months, comparatively nuthing wherewith to supporta family. The newspapers here are but sorry representatives of public opi- nioa, and hence you will find that they seldom or never notice things going on_ in their immediate vicinity, and the only plan of finding them out is to look at the cone which is occasion- ally found in the ld and other independent Our city election comes off in two or three weeks, but there is no excitement on the subject, and the present incumbents will probably be re- elected. The Congressional and State elections follow; and from appearances, things will con- tinue as they have been—such matters being un- der the control of a clique, who, like Sir Oracle, tell us, ““when we 8} » let no Sy gale There will be a pretty brush, however, fer the Tax Col- lectorship, for which some half dozen candidates are named. Col. Lance is most prominent sg he “‘bo’-hoys,” and there is every pros pect of his electiqn. Heisa perfect gentleman, in an eminent degree, the “‘suaviter in modo,” with the “‘ fortiter in re.” The Hon. Dixon H.Lewis,of Alabama, with his accomplished lady, (ihe sister of Col. Elmore, of this State,) passed through here yesterday en route for home, atter his arduous duties as chairman of the Finance Committee of the United States Se- nate. Great Cages was manifested to see tho intellectual and bodily Alabama giant, but his stay was too short to afford the boys ‘a sight.” He looked remarkably well. There is a great deal of sickness just now in the suburbs, and the ‘* Natives” at work on the forti- fications in our harbor, are dying with a fever, something between the congestive country ype: The city proper, however, continues per- fectly healthy. I'he weather is very warm, but the frequent showers that nightly visit us, serve to make the mornings and evenings tolerably pleasant. Accounts from. the interior represent the state of the crops as remarkably backward, owing to this state of things, and the planters are weenie) exceedingly at the prospect of being short. A letter has been r2ceived from Colonel P. M. Butler, stating that the South Carolina regiment October next, unless the Mexican war was soon- We are anxiously awaiting litle Berry,with his out here. He is a popular For t To the Editor of the Alb You appeared, by the de f your paper of Ru Y and your f ieuds. In the vexation of your spirit and the bitteruess of your soul, Tor seek to injure a public house aud its propriet Dopey, because that house could not be immediitely placed st your Id people out ot tt! to furn is known to be a vier ; becal ¢ country. facts you ean satis! ‘ou will come when there aod bes you with open mouths. Cropsey’s Hotel, C that Mr ute—it is not true that the furniture of she houve in White street was removed during the lady's absence ortharit was taken from her at all.” fle asserts that Me, Mitchell has made the necessary arrangements to pay his wife $621 per annum,(viz.$12 per week,payable in Jy that the furniture was removed fro yd had to be let, nud at nt any where Mrs. Mitchell may select—Mrs. Mitchell refases to e either money or furniture, are at that vice, and they have been repeatedly tendered to comfortable home has been offered to the lady at f her daughter, Mrs. Bengough, which she refuses to and no act of unkindness has been oftered co that lady Inany’ shape ite undersigned has not resorted heretofore to a ard. i hopes that what was so confident he in some. small d howeve | MeGry’s never spoken to me of a separat intimated to me his intention of breakin and it was several days afer the efore it was rented to Mr. Morrison, the present: removed every article of fura:ture by him, throug! age the man who could not only strip the house of an wife, but raise his 4 against a woman in the performance hich no barrister having duced to descend to, however remua As to the refusal to receive my furniture, it is mo ery to pretend to offer it to me. when Mr. Mitchell has ouly not provided any place for its reception, but by means o! a printed circular forbade every! trusting me on account ; thus not only driving me without Rome, but closing the only aveaue te relief thas, ‘ee ration, ‘woman, in a foreign land, had left , Tomestic diffieuities, 1 have no. desire to sbteeds to. de a detail them upou the public. MARGAMET MITCHALL. N Guin 214 Broadway, opposite St. ledge is Power.”—First . vein acholar and iilearated By apwards of 30" HAMBERS INFORM THE rror.ell ION TOR. rouse NCYCLOPADIA. Embracing all the branches of geueral knowledge necessar to constitute ofulatet INFORMED MAN, No. 1 just RONOMYS cents, con! GEOLOGY GRAPHY SICAL ISTORY OF MAN, Pauls. ed is to seleet the su Rartant that « people, whe. feel Tuling objects of the neeo uh Chambers) ty sar ease ik be \ vliahed sithorat ‘tenn a ‘ to the people, generally, whether « Foranle, whole retail, yn OF BOE Wat’ Kyng& Brother 3 & «Taylor, No. 2 Ast bs IP CANVARSERS WANTED: Apply as above ———$—— Metallic Tablet Razor 8: ion ‘dway and Ann st. ol fT Roe Bo ot Sony article now ‘em, haying peen before t Tast thi ; wholesale audretail wubveribes G. SAUNDERS & SON, 177 Aten domes here Cae athe a new lew 1 staut nor ‘ Titul brown or blagk) wraweet the co i it injury Th Fiori rey banat leach trom ten ‘4 tw he lence will to e be had at dl jours to pplication. “Country them by by ret sdson's 5