The New York Herald Newspaper, September 2, 1846, Page 2

= ed rk. Wednesday, September 2, 1846. Steam ship Britannia, This steamer is in her fifteenth day. fore time that she was at Boston. Tt is there- The Important News from Mexico—Singular Chath of Kvents—Santa Anna Again in Power. Although it was expected that Santa Anna Would again soon be at the head of the Mexican government, yet the news we published yester- Inrecutanity oF THE Matrs.—The frequent complaints of the press, and of our citizens, of the irregularity of the post office department in this and other cities, have at length reached the Postmaster General at Washington, and that worthy official has determined to correct the evil, it possible. With this view, we are inform- ed he has deputed William J. Brown, Esq., Se- | cond Assistant Postmaster General, to proceed on a tour of inspection, visit the principal cities on | the sea board, and in the interior—especially New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Albany— ascertain the causes of irregularity, and report day of tis seal arr'val at Vera Cruz, and taking , the same to him, to be obviated for the future, if tionary movement, created } possible. We are much gratified at this determination of the consid sie exvitement among the political and commercial circles in this city throughout the day. | Mr. Cave Johnson, as it exhibits a praiseworthy Stocks in Wall street, the thermometer of men | desire to relieve the community from the annoy- with small means, were affected, and the public | ances and embarrassments it has suffered for a appearto be somewhat anxious to learn what | long time past. The selection of Mr. Brown, too, will be ndicions; for from what we hear of that gen- tleman’s talents and business acquirements, we s probably clear enough to our government; | are confident that the mission will be attended andes we yesterday threw out the idea that | With the fullest and most perfect success. This the offer of peace would be delivered by | gentleman will make a searching enquiry into the manner of conducting the affairs of the offices which he is commissioned to visit, and make such suggestions and alterations as he may deem | requisite, in discharging from the service of the in mind that Santa | government both postmasters and clerks, which Anna has hitherto been rather a slippery diplo- | suygestions will be carried into efleet by the Post- marist | mas erGeneral immediately. We hope that no obstacle will be thrown in his way, and that every facility will be afforded him in fulfilling the result of our peace mission to Mexico, vt Santa Anna is in power. nmodore Connor to Santa Anna, we will now give a siagular chain of facts, or events, to prove th ter may be the means of a speedy t will be as well to bea Now for a few fa When ‘Santa Ar as before in power in Mex co, tuere wasa certain Mr. Morphy, the 80n | hig mission, as the public at large is interested in of anTrisoman by a Spanish lady, who, from the result. rather an obsci'e position, rose to the condition! wa will venture to offer a suggestion of finanaini agent to the government, He resided | 1 Mp , Brown, in regard to the manner in which the affairs of the office in this city is conducted that needs a correction. We are satisfactorily informed that some of the clerks in that establishment, for certain rea- sons, entertain ill will towards some par- | ticular newspapers in this city—the Herald is, perhaps, among them—and that those papers co, and became very successful larions,and in the course of a few da handsome tortune, with which he te near London, to which he 4, and acted as Mexican Con- } sul ia Loudon, from which office he was removed by Par Karly in Junie last, Mr. Morphy sud- denly arrived in this country from England, in the | fait in reaching subscribers’ more frequently than stewner Hibernia, and immediately repaired + others against which no such pique is entertained. to Washingion . After holding several inter- | Now, if this be che ease, and we are assured of views with the President, and certain members | its truth, itcertainly demands to be investigated. of the Cabinet, Mr. Morphy proceeded South, | We are further intormed that it is immaterial at yvased a pure afterwards des. in comp wa vith @ certain net ee who | what time the latter papers are received at the spranginte fa inthis country, | host-office—whether it be ten minutes or half an as formerly a member of Santa Anna’s hour after the regular time for closing the mails— d ifwe recolleet tly, Secrets . is ‘ ie a saa righ cca those papers invariably are forwarded to their y gnor “ip sie stopped at cries places of destination, while the others fail when whe he chartered a steamer to take him to rt : ; se | deposited in proper season. Again—we suggest Ha ai,an expense of eight thénsand dollars, } Preke = bins wt Mo proceede. Ve \e >, . . : ik KA M pie Laing he New a ‘h atthe East of the non-receipt of the Herald in Where ho Hinmediatly chartered vessel to take | dye season, than from all the other points com: a ee Conca a oiearnenee of, bined. From this we are led to believe that there spect by Commodore Connot, in consequence 0 | is room for improvement or radical change in the | & passport given him by the President of tho | persons employed in that particular branch of United Sta and he landed at Vera Cruz with- the New York post-office. If the clerks on the “ east table” are remiss, they ought at once to be discharged. It has been urged by the friends of Mr. Morri, _and of the Postmaster General,s that there isa It was asserted that. Mr. Mor- $ ont interruption for some Mexico in that capacity ed with powers as the 1 y anie t 3 se lag i spree , ba 12 | deficiency of clerks in many of the post offices prom 0 a‘ r e th a a at Bi ee “+ which precludes the prompt and efficient teansac- ing ob nba Ut ibe ostensible o! re cto aaa 10 | tion of business, but that the evil cannot be reme- I ex co. The real c “P a 7 suspect, lies deeper died except by Congress, because the Postmasters Bader tag Burt » aac of eh hd ey have no means wherewith to pay for additional Someta tne last, Alexander Siidell Mrc- | accigtanee, except the commissions accruing in kevzie, a brother of the Hon. John Shdell, was their respective offices, which, under the new postage law, are not sufficient to pay a greater number than is at present employed. These com- missions are fixed by act of Congress ata cer- called trom his country residence, on the Hadson, to the Seat of Goverament, where he received some instructions, and soon after sailed from Nor- | <li : aa : ig oe Peel, for | tain sum, to include all the expenses of each office, Havana, There, ve f said, he an edin full unis ineluding rent, salaries of the Postmasters and bs) t e e rosi v si . " rn 4 form, and proceeded to the residence of Santa | their clerks—in fact, every thing. Neither the Anna, with whom he had several interviews. | postmaster in New York, nor the Postmaster ees ica by stapes per er tend General in Washington, has power, by law, to ap- as cakpatatys a eh i ‘3 oe ply any other fund to that object. uring Which a revenue enter was plying o} We' afdientitfied thaciihtesds 1a gocdadael nt and oa the harbor, and having frequent commu- | truth in this, and that a sudden and great wecu: sueswions: with) Generab.gempbell, the Vai mulation of business will always produce an un- |, States Consul at that port. Captain Mackenzio 4 avoidable increase ot mistakes and confusion, j cr but we were the strongest advocate for the cheap atiago, where he landed, | Hostage system; we were willing to suffer, and afterwards went oa board this revenue cutter sailed for Brazos de and ‘vode across the country to the CAMP | expected to be incommoded by the change, and woe vate Se comets, of © Mach + about of Géneral Taylor.» There he held an inte - al ae ee ne oF he, bers rf : - , " . this we weve willing to submit to for the public | of Mis. Kean’s characters. Mr Kean sustains the part of view with the General, and soon after sniled in | good, until, in couree of time, the defects were | Benedick. The farce of the “ Bengal Tiger? will con- the cuter, which in a few days reached New Or- leans, where he was announced to have arrived with rmportant despatches for our government.— He at once red to Washington, and has since returned to his residence on the Hadson, According to the advices which we gave at length iny ay’s paper, it appears that San- ta Anna left Havanaon the 8th Angust, in the | mer Arab, and that be arrived off Vera Cruz | on the 16th ; that he brought letters from Gen. Campbell, our Consal at Havana, at sight of | which Commodore Conner permitted him to pass in. In Santa Anua’s company were Signors Al- monte, Rejon and Tamariz, the latter of whom, it will be recollected, travelled with Mr. Morphy remedied. But we cannot concede, in the face | of what we have above suggested. that the gla- ring irregularities and wilful neglect that has | characterized the business of the post office in | this city, particularly since the beginning of the session of the State Convention, can be attributed to these canses. We are convinced that some- thing is rad-cally wrong there, which ought to be remedied speedily. We trust Mr. Brown will institute a rigid scru- tiny into this offic rer sted | Tetecrarn rrom Wasuincron to New Or- Leans —We und rstand that ». Bravo, Esq., pro- Z Washi ¥ | prieior of the commercial news roems in New from Washington to Charleston. Santa Anna is | Oreans, and well known as one sof the most en- reported to have said to Commodore Conner that | terprising men of the present age, is now in this he desired wags but that he would be con- | city endeavoring to make arrangements to have | strained to go with the people. _ the magnetic telegraph extended from Washing- | Some of the facts enumerated above are suffi: | in D.C to the city of New Orleans. tg »D.C., . ciently important in themselves to challenge at- The project will undoubtedly succeed, because | tention ; others are comparatively unimportant; | Mr, Bravo never undertook any thing yet tuat he | when taken singly and alone. But all taken in | gid not perfect. connection, go to prove at least the reasonable | ft ig desirable on many accounts that we should probability s Santa Anna’s return was long | pave a magnetic communication with h foreseen, and, Wap say i tie by our g0- | brethren in the Crescent City—particularly so vernment—that Nir. Morphy, who was @ prime | since the annexation of Texas. By the acquisi- mover in a previous revolution in Mexico which | tion ot that territory, we became possessed of an placed Santa Anaa in power, went to Vera Cruz | immense cotion-growing region, if not superior, with the countenance of our government, for | at ali events equal, to the rest of our Southern the purpose of sounding the garrison, and if pos- | States in producing that great staple. Hence the sible make a diversion in favor ot his old patron— | importance ot informing our Southern neighbors that Signor Tamariz hadan understanding with | of tye state of the foreign markets immediately our government as tothe return of Santa Anna to | on the arrival of every steamship from the old Mexico, and its probable influence in terminating | world i | | | | tho war, | that ‘Alexander Slidell Macken-| We have no doubt that the establishment of a Seermoreat te ceetene | 20), Contes with | magnetic communication between New York | Santa Anna—that our consul at Havana | and New Orleans would be a highly profitable | undertaking, and one which, under the guidance would, upon regaining power in his own country, | of Mr. Bravo, would offer the best opportunity for favor the promotion of peace between Mexico | investment that we know-of and the United States; and that this politic | General sees that Mexico can never hold out | Oprntne oF tHE Campaign — We perceive that against the United States; and we believe that | acall hasbeen published for a pa'lic meeting of in this opinion he is concurred with by both Re- | the hard fisted and huged pawed democracy of | jon. and Almonte, notwithstandiag that the latter | the city, this evening, at Tammany Hall, to con- left this country with the most hostile feelings to | gratulate each other, and their brethren threugh- this country. | outthe Union, on the triumph of their measures | These conclusions we do not positively draw, | in the last Congress but our readers would do well to bearin mind the | Thismay be regarded as the first shot in the facts we liave stated, and watching the course of | fall campnign. events, see whether or notour deduetions arecor- | Many o/ the most distinguished members of Con- reot. It is alittle curious at any rate, that all these | gress are invited to be present, including the Hon. facta should dove-tail #0 nicely, and that at the | Felix G. McConnell, of Alabama. This meeting moment our peace mission ought to reveh Vera | will be highly interesting, as developing the loco- | Cruz, Santa Anna makes his appearance off that | foco tactics for the nextelection; and we,therefore, port, is permitted to land by Commodore Conner, | shall publish a full and perfect report of all that wheels into the revolutionary line, and is again | may transpire on the ocension, head of the Mexican government. All this isa Biches Meemutiite ite little carious at any rate, and we and every other : Movemevrs —His Excellency, the person will therefore be anxious to receive further | Conte d’Bodisco, who has been for several days intelligence. We are all very desirous to learn | **the Astor House, left yesterday for Washington. how our peace mission is to be received, and whether ornot Santa Anna will really negotiate and satisfy the Mexicans, by the aid of two mil- lions of dollars or thereabouts, that their honor is tranquilized . It is perhaps unnecessary to repeat that Santa Anna iga very slippery diplomist. Bat circam- stances control men, Mexicans and Camanches, as well as Chinese. Tae Van Ness Case.—Our Washington corres- pondent made tome remarks in relation to this had an understanding with Santa Anna, that he Torxs Istanv.—We are indebted toa commer- cial frend tor a file of the Turks Istand Guzette, printed at Grand Cays The temperance cause is finding advocates on the Island. The paper of the 11th Angust, says :— “ We hope the great scarcity of provisions, and the in. in general, at the: land: by friends tl bted for our suppl q suortl allevi whom we are principally i our inde United States Commisstoners’ Office. Before Commissioner Slorton. ‘ Serr. 1—Charge of Assault with a Dangerous W pon.—Tho case of James Wilson, who was arrested y case, in his letter of yesterday, which, as they | terday on a charge of attempting to strike eg shtle a pre . _ with wn axe, was investigated by the might lend to « prejudgement of the case, we do | Gomnasionet this morning, and the complaint dismesed In fact, | Warrants were then issued for the arrost Heag, ant itis a private matter, and we desire to keep en- | Michael Baker, the captain, on a charge of inflicting | Cruel and unusual punishment on Wilson, the cook. tirely clear of it. We request our correspondents i eseehabceinie aie not wish to be understood as endorsing. las' war the most popular arm of the service. The army has already covered itself with glory on two well contested battle fields. >| that we receive more complaints from subscribers | War continue, qur nivy should have an opportu- | tiring zeal in sustaining the ch our - Arrams or THR Home SquapRon.—We give in another column a letter from the squadron, giving the details of the attack on Alvarado, and the rea- sons of its want of success. There is no doubt that Commodore Conner is | a brave and experienced officer, but tho attack on Alvarado should not have been unsuccessful. The Commodore should certainly have ascertain- ed before hand whether the assault was practica- ble, and, if not, he should not have attempted it. But having once made the attack, he should have carried the town at all hazards. It there were difficulties, they should have been ascertained and means taken to avoid them. This is the second unsuccessful attack made by our navy since the commencement of the war, Tampico was attempted before, and abandoned: We trust that the vessels of light draught now pro” ceeding to join the squadron, will be found suffi- cient 'o ensure the success of the nextattack that will be made on any of the Mexican towns. We repeat, we have every confidence in the bravery of Commodore Connor, but the failure of two suc- cessive attacks on towns which have very incon- siderable defences, proves that there is some fault somewhere, Commodore Connor has now a force under his command, sufficient in numbers, discipline, and courage, to carry out any enterprise, however dar- ing. He commands at present the largest Ameri- can squadron that has ever been afloat since the demonstration before Algiers in 1815. It consists of the following vessels :— Frigates Cumberland, (flag ship,) Potomac, and Rari- tan. Sloops of War John Adams, St Mary’s and. Fal- mouth. Steamers Mississippi and Princeton... Brigs Somers. Truston, Porpoise and Perry. Schooners Flirt, Petrel, Bonita and Reefer—mounting in all288guns. To these may be added the Spitfire and Vixen, now on their way to join the squadron. The squadron is disposed of as follows + - ‘The John Adams blockading Tampico. The St. Mary’s and Porpoise off Vera Cruz. ‘The Flirt qn her way from Pensacola with the mails for the squadron, The Raritan on her way (by the last accounts) for Vera Cruz. The remainder of the squadron are with the Commodore at Anton Lisardo, twelve miles south of Vera Cruz. This place is selected as being more healthy than the immediate vicinity of Vera Cruz. Much has been expected from the squad- ron, as it is known that it is capable of any thing that can be effected by any fleet in the world. We trust they may have an oppor- tunity of showing their ealibre if the war continues. Our navy has been since the Should the nity to distinguish itself. When at the commence- ment of the war, our squadron was not by any means so strong as at present, we expressed our- selves confident of the success of an attack on San Juan D’Ulloa. Now that itis stronger in every way, we are still more confident of the suc- cessof such an attack. Commodore Connor, no doubt, hadsome good reason for acting as hedid in abandoning the attack_of Alvarado. We would not be understood as throwing a sin= gle suspicion on his bravery or energy. His con- duct in going to the reliefof General Taylor early | in May, and the energy he there displayed, would be sufficient to assert his claim to the character of an eflicient officer, notwithstanding what the let- ter writers say. ‘We trust, however, that the matter may be sa- tisfactorily explained. Theatricals, d&. Park THeatne.—The present engagement of Mr. and Mrs Kean seems to be attended with thesame character. ics as preceding ones. Crowded houses, inimitable act- ing, satisfied audiences, and a plethoric treasury, are the results of liberal management. Last evening, notwith- standing the heat of the weather, every part of the house was filled, and the thrilling interest excited by Mr Kean’s Adrastus, and Mra, Kean's Ion, aerved to throw one from the present into the past Those who ever saw Ellen Tree represent the character of lon would have thought the delineation already perfect, but let them see her now, when perfection is attained Mr. Barry wi Abbett supported bf their parts as Viedon and Cle. manthe. That most excelleni farce of ‘* Deaf as a Post was admiratly performed, Messrs. Bellamy, Bass and Dyott are nightly securing increased favor with the pub- clude the evening's performances. Bowray.—Miss Dean appeared last evening as Julia. io Sheridan. Knowles’s play of the “ Hunchback,” with ter Walter, and Clarke as Sir Thomas Cli ford. iss Dean has many faults to correct before she attains exceileace in the part of Julia Her declamation is mouthed, and her intonations are by no means judi- cious. She tries to do too well and overdoes it. She can become a great actress if she will only correct her present faults She has a beautiful figure and an eye that makes itcelf felt as well as seen. We shall continue to point out her faults as they occur to us. Mr Neafie’s Master Walter was reall: fine piece of acting. The part was well conceived and powerfully acted. Mr. Clark Thom lifford was good, more particular] ve part Mr Clarke in most of his parts is not impulsive enoug! To-night the * Lady of Lyons,” Miss Dean as Pauline, and vir Neafie jude Melnot—and the drama of the * Rakes Pro- Gaxexwich Tueatne.—Notwithstanding the inte! heat of the weather, the Greenwich Theatre, under the able mansgement of Mr. Freer, continues to be visited nightly by the patrons of the drama, in the upper part of | the city. Mr. Freer deserves encouragement for his un- eter of his establish. | ment for producing attractions 0 and interest, and we duubt not he wi it. The Dill for this evening is the “Lady of Lyons,” anew lo. | calextravagenza called the “Rio Graade Volunteer,” | and the standard drama of “Jack Sheppard, the Hlouse- breaker.” Mr. Freer, Mr Chapmao, Mr. Stevens, Mrs. | Jones, Miss Crauford, Miss Drake, and the whole of the company will appear in these pieces. Castix Ganven,—The oppressive heat of the weather | renders it absolutely necessary for the people to seek | coolness wherever it can be obtained, and where can greater relief be found than within the precincts of this charming spot. Th ments affsrded by the music from the orchestra, and the pleasure of witnessing the magnificent Cosmoremas, together with the cool seu are attractions to be had at no other place. Avon Starer Taeatae, Puranncenia.—Barton has made a very good hit, at this theatre, in bringing out the drama of the“ French Spy.” Miss Chapman, a new engagement there, has succeeded in filliug the house, and winning the londest applause trom the audience. We are assured that Burton is ax comical as ever in the partof Tony. Mr. £. Shaw is eliciting much. attention from his superior performance of Irish characters. ‘The celobra‘en play of ' The King of the Commons,” which had such a run in England, will soon be brought out in a magnificent sty le. Wataur Street Treatne, Peitapenenia—Our ex- changes tell us that Mr. Collins was received with a most crowded house on Monday evening, and ho made the same impression, as a talented actor of high rank in his professi-n, there ashere. 1: he plays as well in the South as here, he will prove a trump to all managers who may secure him; and we also predict a very # cessful season for the manager of the Walnut street | theatre, who spares no expense in the engagement of talent and novelty for the public. Musicat Intelligence. M.A. Zanide Ferraati, the great guitarist, has, we hear, presented his old friend, Philip Ernst, with a beau- tiful manuscript work of his, “Schubdert’s Celebrated Serenade, transcribed for the guitar.” With permission of the author, Mr. Ernst has decided on publishing it, and it will be ready ina few days. Our amateurs will no doabt rejoice at this, as Mr. Ferranti is reckoned the greatest composer forthe guitar now living, and that none of his productions have as yet been published in this country. Sporting Intelligence. Quite @ brilliant regatta came off at New London on Saturday last, Ten vessels entered for tho prize, a silver cup,which was awarded by the umpires, Lieut. Rodgers, | prison for 15 dai City ell ee i" Apnivat of Esta: -Annexed are the arrivals of ngers at this port the month of August, 846—entered at the Custom From Grest Britain, se scces eens 16,212 Total passe: Faurr anp Music.—There is an odd sort of genius who may be seen driving @ horse a business in our streets, though his. is all ina horn. Perched on the apex of a es his Rosinante into a walk, and the pare am into a bargain His stock thoral is ’ stock negotiable of fruit, though both are his su; in life. - Atall bours of the day he blows blasts nter-blasts ed trumpet, to induce the jitants in rev dulge in a blow out on his the nations! of our country are evera ful subject for his dulcet strains. In all seriousness, we hope he may prorese in his loud calling; for he dustrious and frugal, and though he often puts a to hislips, isa temperate man. We hope he will be ed to wag on through the streets till hie old age ises as one of hisown melons Davip Hew! —The of this unfortunate youn; man was brought ¢ jelphia, fin the ght onfrom was ucester Point. 8 o'clock, at their ar- ir deceased comrade, 1034 o’elock. ter rose at noon to higher than that of the last nine years. Visirens.—The now is immense. The merchants, who aro for the fall season. » Tue Russ Pav dnses, however, mises to unswer projectors. Mav Doc.—A maddog was hunted yesterday through Market street, ran towards Chatham square, with two or three d in pursuit. Tue Staeets.—Chatham street is still in a most di graceful condition. The pavement is crying out for re- pairs. Cononen’s Orvsce.—Sert. 1.—Accidental Death—The Coroner held am inquest at the city hospital, on the of strangers into the city just er part consist of country engaged in making purchases is not yet finished. The omni- jover part of it; and, so it pro- most sanguine expectations of the body of Patrick Boyle, born in Ireland, who came to his death ntally falling froma ladder on the corner of and Oliver streets. It appears the per fellow nding the ladder with a hod of mor- ar on his shouldér, when, missing his hold, fell headlong tried breaki spine, by which injury he died. Ver- | ict acco! City Convention. The Convention met last evening, at 5 o'clock, Dr. Williams jn the chair. r & month’s recess, and the members looked well, Coney Island, and the The minutes of the proved, Various documents were received and ordered on the file. One from the clerk of the Marine Court, statin the aggregate amount of suits commenced in that co! for the years 1844 and 1845. merous watering places. st meeting were read and ap- Suits in 1644. .......045 + 2,076 © 1845... ie marke) Judgments in 184 snes . 999 The report was referred back to the clerk of the Ma- rine Court, with further instructions Acommunication was received from the street com- missioner, in answer to a resolution of inqui It was noteead, and was ordered to be laid on the table. Report from the committee on the accountability of public officers. Ordered to he ponies rt of committee on division of the city into wards ion districts, in relation to dividing the city ii ards, as at present, and prescribing boundary lin with some little alteration from the present ones. Mr. Gnanaat offered a resolution proposing to refer back, wath instructions to the committee to inquire into the expediency of dividing the city into 16 wards, equali- zing as far as. practicable the number of voters for each ward. Laid on the table, ordered to be printed, and re- ferred ty committee of the whole. Deathof Walter Bowne, Esq —Ald. Punpy moved that the Convention give some expression of sympathy in re- lation to the death of the late Mr. Bowne. Mr. Craro seconded the motion. Ald. Purvy moved to reconsider a motion that had been made and passed, that when the Convention ad- | Journ, it do adjourn to meet at 5 o'clock. Mr Faencn considered that the Convention had heavy labors before it, and though he was willing to offer every | respect to the memory of the late Mr. Bowne, still he was of opinion that this Convention ought not to adjourn. Ald. Messerove trusted that the gentleman irom the 2nd, onconsideration, would withdraw his opposition to the motion before them. ‘The high character and virtues of the deceased, demanded a public expression respect, " ‘ Mr. Guanam here offered the following resolution :— Resolved, That this Convention has learned with deep regretthe death of their distinguished fellow cit Hon. Walter Bowne, formerly @ Senator trom this trict, and, more recently, Mayor of this city ; and in that in testimony of their respect for his memory, and for hii eminent public and private virtues, the members of thi body will wear the uoual badge of mourning for thi days, and that this Convention will attend his fanoral in a hoay. That a committee of three memb | 2 be 8p | pointed to make the necessary arrangements on the part of this Conver.tion. Mr. Faexcu had a high respect for the memory of the deceased, and had no objection to the passage of the re- solution of regret, and that the members wear a badge ‘of mourning for 30 days, but was not willing that they should attend the funeral in consequence of the press of business. Ald. Purdy moved that when the Convention adjourn, | it adjourn over to meet on Thursday next at 5 o'clock. Adopted. The Conventi journed to meet on Thursday at 5 | o'clock, PM. M Graham, Messerole and Ald. Pur- | dy, being appointed as acommittee in relation te the fu- | neral of the late Mr Bowne. Court of Spectal Sessions, Before the Recorder and two Aldermen. Serr. 1—Susan Harvey,charged with stealing a hearth rug worth $3, from the store No. 60 Canal street, was aujudged guilty, and consigned to the city prison for one month i ‘Thomas Kavanagh, for committing an assault and bat- | tery on Officer Wooldridge, ofthe 6th ward, was also | found guilty, and consigned to the city prison 16 days. Caroline Phillips, for assaulting Sarah Brown, was | doomed to one day’s confinement inthe Tombs. | | ‘William Collins was then placed at the baron acharge | of stealing four silver spoons. He was adjudged guilty, and sent to the Penitentiary for the term of six months. Elizabeth Sands was next tried and found guilty of stealing $4, for which offence she was booked tor two months residence on Black well’s Island. Joseph “cCulloagh, charged with committing an as- sault and battery on Thomas Ryan, plead guilty, was sent to the penitentiary for one month Thomas McDonald was then placed at the bar on a charge of embezaling small sums of money at variou times from his employer, Edward Murray. ‘The ce found him guilty, and sent him to the penitentiary for John Chomas, charged with stealing a trunk from | Harriet Riley, plead guilty, and wassentto the Island | for Uiree months. | John Bliss was next placed at the barfor stealing some books alleged to be worth $3. He was adjudged guilty, and consigned to a cell in the city prison for 16 days. Mary Ano Phalon was then tried on a cuarge of steal- | ing a watch anda small sum of money. She was also found guilty and remanded to her quartersin the city | | | three months. Smock, | Jacob Van Dyke, John Thompson and Li three lads of ebony dye, were then placed at the bar, on acharge of stealing nine baskets, worth about | $8, but the complainants failing to appear and testity, they were remanded to prison until Friday next, Movements of Travellers., | It was evident from the face of the registries of the | rincipal Hotels yesterday, that the current of travel- jing to and through the city has subside much as to render the present incumbent them, less liable to inconvenience. Neverthele: divsinution is scarcely perceptible. There are mi their retacn hom+ intuced to * hol! over” joy ment of the many theatrical attractions tha thus early in the autumn upon the admirers of the drama. We found at the Astor—J. Jones, Louisiana; Mr. Joseph, M T. Chambers, Philadelphia; T. Graham, St. Loui: ere son, New Jersey; Dr. Martin, Alabama; J. Webb, elem; lo; C. Louis jontreal; 3 P C, Mansfield, do; © Brown, Bos ‘Andrew. Chickering, do; 'M. Dixon, ‘Nate! M. Soloman. ville; Mr, Hurley, Ireland; M. Wel Baltimore; A. Cunningham, Georg: Page. Mobile; J. Wilson, paia; D Buffalo; J. Washb: Savanogh Hamilton, Baltimore; T. Lockwood, Troy; C. 8. Coleman, do; R. Rogers, Virgitia; H. Rogers, Bos- ton; C. 8. Eaton, Rocheste vaberlain, Worce: Westtield, 8. Simpson, Hudson; D. Dalzell, Egremont; W Reed, Wisconsin; H. Smith, Mobile; E.’ Ross, roy; W. David, New Orleans; & Patch, Chicago; G. Hatha: U.S. N, and B. F. Bolles, Eeq, to the Penguin. The ves- sels ontered for the race were the Mist, Native, Rough ‘and Ready, Kat: b } Tier and Osean Wi ‘The Peguin also won the ras weed ‘We would again direct the attention ofour citizens to the entertainment offered at Castle Garden this after. noon, Mr. John Sheridan, the well known professor of ‘™: Boston, will introduce ® series of sports 2 permeate are so popular among ell classes in t Boston and Albany d by thousands of srectators, and nothing has ever yet oocurred to mar |he amusement anticipated. -- Different prigas are gigen to the winnefs in archery shooting, short foot ring and other feats of agi- or strength, as also to .e who can climb a greased | pole, run in a sack, or capture a pig, Any one can be a competitor in the trials, and to the @pectarors a fund of amusement is affor hich canvot be realised without witnessing. Mr. 8) has always coniucted the en- in Intare to leave this controversy to the decision "%, i) hy 63 inclu- , 36, 97, 38, tertaiument in sucha manner that the utmost order and decorum is preserved, and itisto be hoped that-his exer Maria Child, Storm King, | these exhibitions have | way, Charleston. Howaxo—Mr. Hartley, Montreal; M. MePherson, do; E. Woudraff, Syrac New Haven; 8. St. | John, Hudson; A. Hall, Geneva; M. Morris, Virg | Keep, Boston; W Wilson, anada; Captain Joy | Orleans; A. Falton, Philadelphia; T. Holmes, Florida; J. Gleesen, Philadelptia G. Dunn, Indiana: T. Burghar, Philadelphia: J. M ‘ochler, London; © Church, Beston; | J. Beown, Now Orleans; J. Bates, Alabama; Mr. Buld- | wis, Foronto; Vi. Scadding, do; T. Simmons, Boston; G Hurst, Wasnington; W. Hanan, Schenectady; J. La throp, Boston. The cap stone of the Girard college was placed on Saturday afternoon A very large mamber of persons were assembled on the «pot, whom were the Building Committee and members of Councils, As soon Qs the stone was fixed, the national ensign was rin up to the top of ‘he flag stat on tue large shears which had beon erected in front of the building—at that moment three cheers were given by the workmen employed about the place. Joseph R. Chandler, Ksq., desivered an impressive und el quent address, aod the: tutors, uests and workmen sat down to a sumptuous er. | of Courtlandt street and Broadway. | obtaining goods unier false preten | to the plaintiff, at $409 per annum, payable quarteri | boats, full freighted. and in attempung to go to th Intelligence. he Snooze.” —Officer Niven, of , Serr. l'—Caughton t ths 2d Ward, arrested about 4 o'clock yesterday morn- ing, quite a I, dressed man, by the name of John Moore, on a cl of attempting to rob Mr. Joseph Upham, of a gold wat valued at $125, under the lowing’ very singular circumstances It eppear Mr. Upham boarded at Clark & Brown’s, No. 86 Mai lane, and accused applied cee lodging on Mons night, bet UW and 12 o’clotk, saying that he |i in Brooklyn, and was compefled to stop in New York that night, on account of the boat not running. The bar- keeper seeing he was a respectable looking man, and be- lieving his story, took the 60 cents for he lodging, and showed him to room No. 6. Mr. Upham ig ay room No 4, and Mr. Thomas Green, a friend of Mr. U; hams, occupied No. 6, all on one floor. A little before 4 o’clock the next morning, as Mr. Upham lay be- tween adoze anda sleep, his attention was drawn toa slight noise on the floor, and casting hix eye over the tite of his bed, he observed a man undressed,on his hands and knees, very busy at his pantaloons pocket. Mr. Up- ham immediately sprang out of bed, when at that in- stant the accused jumped upon his feet, and his retreat being cut off by Mr Upham, he, consequently,to make bis way out, up fist and struck Mr. Upham a. violent blow on the nose, making the claret fly in all directions. A struggle then ensued between the parties, Mr. Upham hollowing out thieves, robbers, &c ,to elarm the inmates of the house. Thi 1 however, managed to get out of the room, and run back to his own. No. 6. Mr. Green. hearing the alarm, distinctly heard the accused pass his (Mr. Green’s) door to go to own room, where the id himself in bed and pretended bove officer being in the .who took the acused into cu: lying in bed, when the officer went to hi on his shirt quite'a number of spots of fresh iscovered, conclusi bom Mr. Upham discovered ia his room. T! watch was found on the floor by the pantaloons. it h: a. ving been removed from the nail where it hung by the window, at the other end of the room, evidentiy by we accused. with intent to steal the sai able to identify the tapped his claret; but very strong against the accused, although only circumstantial from the fact of the accused being the only stranger in the house, and no person having left the premises that morning also, Mr. Green hearing the accused pass his (Mr. Green's) door to go to his own, and the lost; although not the les bloody shirt, the spots of which were still spotewere on the back of the acgused’s shirt near the shoul- der bone, evidently done by Mr Upham. in the contest, while endeavoring to secure the rascal. ‘There waslike- wise considerable blood on Mr Upham’s shirt, which cor- responds with that on the shirt of the accused. ‘The magis- trate, Justice Osborne, directed the shirt to be taken off from the prisoner, which was done, and handed to the clerk, to de used as an evidence onthe trial On the prisoner being examined, he said he was a tailor by trade and resided in Brooklyn, but refused to «ay what past, and, as a matter of cow denies the charge. The Jus- tice held him to bail $1000, for trial, in default of which, he was committed to the tombs. Burzlary.—The store of Mr. John W. Vanderwater, situated at Hempstead, Long Island, was burglariously entered on Mouday night last, and between $300 and $400 worth of dry goods stolen therefrom. The rascals were traced towards New Yerk, with their plunder. So, po- licemen, be on thelookout, and see who is the smartest man. Charge of Passing Bad Money—A man, by the name of 8. Conklin was arrested yesterday, on a charge of passing counterfeit money on Mr. James Burnett, corner Locked up for ex- Mr. Upham js tine e gentienn who amination. Arrest of a Pickpocket. —Patrick M‘Dermot was caught in the act ot picking the pocket of Mr. James Glass, re- siding at No. 73 Cannon street. Locked up. Assaulting @ Caytain.—A man called Peter Paret, who was formerly a policeman of the 16th ward, but was dis- missed for bad conduct, entered the police station house of the 16th ward, and commenced usi e aptain Stone, and w up with an ink bottle and ga’ won the head, The Captain then e premi 8 Mr, Stone a violent blo: ordered this pugnacious “'Paret” to be caged, and in the ¢ Roome held him to Stealing a hand cart.—A boy by the name-of Charles Lewis, was arrested yesterday, for stealing a hand cart, valued at $20, belonging to Messrs. Hammer & Horton, corner of Chrystie and Division sts. Locked up for trial. Arrest of a Convict.—One of the 6th ward policemen arrested yesterday a man called Phillip Anthony Liven, an escaped convict from the State Prison, at Trenton, N. Jersey. He wiil be sent back to-day to finish his term Stealing a Watch.—A fellow calied Joseph Spicker- man was arrested yesterday silver lever watch, worth ail to answer the , belong braham W. Latham, from on board the steamboat Fairfield, lying at | iberty street. Onsearching the accused the found on his person. Locked up for trial. vceny.—Oiliver Berhle, of the 2d ward, ar rested yesterday a Dutchman, by the name of Augustus Okenduet, on a charge of stealing $200 in gold and sil- ver, belonging to Richard Forciilet, residing at No. 101 ‘ashingtun street. Committed fur examination, False Pretences flicer Lalor, of the Independent Police, No. 46 Centre strect, arrested a young man yes. teruay, by the name of Thomas Hull, ona charge of strom Joseph £. Brewer, clerk to Mr. E. Clark, merchant tailor, No. 234 Bleecker street. Locked up for examination. Common Pleas. Before Judge Daily. Serremnen 1.—George Nichol vs. William C. Dusen- bury—Action of covenant On the 11th of Viarch, 1843, defendant leased the house and lot 2893; Grand street, The lease co ined a covenant tnar defendaut thouli erect asubstantial store on the lot by the first of \iay following, and wiv~ the plaintiff possession on that day. ‘The plainti alleges that the store was not finished, nor did he get possess:on until the 27th, which was nearly a moxth after the time agreed upon ; he further alleged, that the building was not put up ina substantial and workmanlike manner, there being a space of six inches wn the gatier, through which the poiled his’ goods; that no shop win- dows were put up, and that finally he had toquitasd ‘ession ; he now brings his action to recover compensation fora breach of the covenant and-tor the damage done to his goods. The de‘endant pleaded non est factum, and accord and satisfactioa, and with the last plea served no ive ‘hat he wou ve in eviJence on the trial of the cause that the goods wiledged to be damaged, were not the plaintifi’s, but were the goods of his brother Edward Nicholl, who was in fact the real plaintiff in the cause. Alter some preliminary proofs given on the part of the defendaut, Edward Nicholl was called to prove the plaintiff's case. He proved the signature te the agree- ment between the paities, to let the store, and aiso proved the value of the goods, and the amount of damage they sustained, and that they were afterwards pold at a great loss. On the part of the defence, several witnesses | were examined to impeach the testimony of plaintiffs am witnesses. After wiich, the court adjourned to this morning Atthe commencement of the trial, a witn amed William Siaw, was called on the part of the defence, to tes‘ify to some preliminary facts; uyon taking the stand, he told the Judge thst he wished to make a few remarks. Judge Daly—1 ou may proceed, but you must address yourseif tu the ¢ ourt. Witness.—Neither myself or the persuasion to which I belong, are of this wold We do not believe in swear- | ing, by either Heaven or earth, or by anything above or below the earth. We do not believe in any government or form of government, or in taking of oaths, or in ma- k ng of dectaratious, or affirmations We obey the law, poy our tithes and ‘axes, and keep the peace. Judge Daly—xou are an excellent citizen, sir ; may gv down. United States D! you Mwtict Court—tn Admiralty. . Betore Judge Betts Serr. 1.—John B. Olmstead vs. The Sleamboat Sandus- ky.—This was a case of collision. It red from th libel, that on the evening of the 7th o the schooner Ann M., of 76 tons, of which the plainti the Hudson river, with lights on board, and cient crew, to wit: fourmen. The schooner lying with bows directly up the river, about north and south ; the Sandusky came Jown the river westward of the schooner, having in tow several barges or canal the time ward of th M., caused one of the barges -to striki breaking her breast-hook or saddle, ich is the wooden work that covers the bowsprit. and also tore away the figure head, and caused other serious damage to the schooner to the amount of $79, besides loss of time, &c., ,and prays fora sale of the steamboat, her tackle, &c. For the detence it was insisted that the collision was occasioned by the sudden sheering of the schooner to the eastward, and nearly aihwart or quartering the river, s0 as the steamboat with between the schooner and the wharis alung shore, which was caused by the mismanagement of those on board the schooner, and conciudes by praying that the libe] ma) be discharged. Adjourned to this morning. For: libdel- lant, W. Jay Hasket; for claimant, Mr. Vau Santford. New Pubilcations. We notice, with — deal of pieasure, that a bro- ther of Major L. P. Montgomery, who was killed at the battle of Horse Shoe, while fighting under General Jackson, is about to publish a eit oid of that disgin- guished and lamented officer. It willbe a highly inte- roduction, as, besides the life of Major Mont, me: it will contain a sketch of the events of the war end of the ©, Arnold, Boston, ¥. Ward, Py ding a weg " Among the names of subscribers for the work are those th these pointe ; holding that a contract to be perfor: Frag ag ay ivan of James K Polk Hency note ed in wetars where the {ite ebbs sod owe fv a wearith ‘Cury—_Captain Van Ness; Boston; Benton, RM. Johnson, contract, and that it makes no difference in what way Simmonds, st. Taomas; J. ‘Edwards, Se: hors Generals, Members of Congress, oud by what means a vessel is propelied. Edwards, ited States Army ; T. Richards, | me very cla —— Kae ae ee x, do; W. Mec | Grerswoon Ituusteatren.—A series of picturesque | Literary Intelligence. layer, do, B. ik, Al ; | Monumental views, By James Shri Port) &. ‘The soventy seventh annoal commencement of Brow J. Thurston, Lauca Oe | tin, New York. This is a publication of views of Greene University will be celebrated to-day at Providence T! Coleman, Richmond; J. How! | wood Cemetry, in highly finished line engraving, from celebration of the literary soc: was held yesterda Arkansas; Captain Dufrey, New | drawings taken onthe spot T ravings aeexecuted An oration was delivered by E. P. Whipple of Bosto Virginia. | in the highest style of art. They superior, anda poem by Charles Thurler of Norwich ‘The usu Faasxuin—B. Steere, Connecticut; T. Kenney, do; J. | to anything that has ever been done in this country in Comuencement exercises, on Wedneslay, will be he Smith, do; J G rd, Schohwrie; C. Gorman, Norwalk; | the way of engraving. The work is furnished to sub- First Baptist Church, Hon. Solomon Lincoln, N Leonard, $aco;$ Goold, North Carolina; J Richards, | scritvers onl: jam, Mavs, will deliver an oration before the P| do; R Marphy, do; J. Biggs, do; © Campbell, N Urleaus; | Cuasmens’s Inponmatios ron rae Prorir, No. 1— in the afternoon. 'W. Lyman, Savanuah; J. Lathrop, Georgia; F. Moore, | Zieber & Co, Philadelpitia—We consi ler this one of The Commencement of Kenyor} College, Ohio, t ress, It is a complete encycloyedia ef uxetui know igo on every sub sary. Itis to be completed in.18 numvers, at 25 cents a number. Smatt Books ow Gr Lea & Blanchard, Phi of a variety of sah) are well worth perus: & Statement or Re. len, New York—This of his reasons for adopting the doctrines of Swedenborg | ‘Phe argunents are put with the prolessor’s usual force and acumen. ['Pun Moons Farxcn Coon, by Charles Elme Fran | catelli. pupil of the celebrared ( areme, and lave Maitre | @hoteljand chief Cook to her siajesty the Queen—or sale by C. 8. Francis & Co, 252 Broniway, New York We have received from the coi a work hearing this titie, which we commend to the public a8 the wo t per 18, Nos 3, 4, and There lide books in nistory and philosophy. Tey hy George Bush John Ale fect treati#e on the science of covkery we have ever seen [contains ali information necessary for the ma nagement of the largest hotel, a» well as the smallest private family. A copivas ant varie collection of bills of fave, adapted to every season of the year, hus been ad ded as an esentil accompaniment io the work, This work deserves to pun through several editions, ma charge of stealing a | 88 to narrow the passage between the docks and schooner. er tow was going down the river fast stinguished officers engyged in it— most important works ever issued from the American on Which information is neces. eat statement by Projessor Bush, State ConaguTaaaee Convention.—August 81. —Mr. Shaw sen! the remanstrance of the trustees of the Moravian Institute the proposed diversion of the Literature Fund. Mr. Worden present- ed a similar remonstrance from the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary. Referred. Mr. Ayrault presented the owe ing plan for paying the State debt and completiag the unfinished public works, which was camied the committee of the whole having charge of the financial ASC. reports :— ale 1 The legislature shall not sell, dispose of any of the navigable can cluding such as the State may hereafter finish and make navigable ; but they shall remain the property of the State forever ; and the tolls and all the revenues ac- cruing therefrom shall be applied as provided for in this constitution. §2. The tolls shall be so regulated as to best preserve the public faith, and to provide for the punctual pay- ment of the public debt as hereinafter specified ; no reduction of tolls shall be made unless in view of -those objects, until the whole of said debt shall be fully id. Pa 3. For the purpose of completing the unfinished ce- is, the legislature muy have power to increase the resent State debt to the amonnt of, but not exceeding ithe axgregate, $20,000,000, (exelusive of u contingent Nability for u ayment of $1,713,000 loaned to soivent corporatio: provided that it can be loaned at a rate of interest not exceeding five per cent; but such incrense shall not exceed in any one year $1.000,000; and po such further increase shall be made unless for the better enabling the State to fulfil its engagements, by prosecut- ing with a view to completion sume part or all of the un- finished canals, to wit:—The Erie canal enlargement, Genesee Val canal and Black River canal—but the present State debt shall not be increased for eny other purpose, unloss to repel an invasion or suppress an in- surrection. Q4. After paying tl tending any ordinar; 1 of the State canal ail in each year, and at that rate fora shorter ‘period, commencing July, 1346, be ap- plied or set apart as a sinking fund for the noxt ten years, to y the pen ene oe on gates py the State at ’ }, when said revenue: bait heneatine continue to be or set apart annually, or in that Ee ip er eee weriebin ‘ke manner, and to the like effect, until the wh id debt and the interest thereon iv fuliy paid and satisfied §5 The balance of the revenues of the canals, be the same more or less, after paying 3 rovidied in the last preceding section, together with ‘the auction and salt duties, aud ail other receipts inte the treasury not other- wise specifically appropriated, shall be applied at the discretion of the legislature, in defraying the ordinary expenses of the goverment, the completion of the un- finished canals, and the paymeut ofthe public debt ; that is, the said canal revenues are thus sroredly pledged, until the state debt and interest thereon is fully paiu and extinguished. 46. If the funds herein provided for paying the public creditors shall not be realised in time to meet the state stocks falling due, provision shall be made by law for issuing new stock for that purpose: sai dnew stock shall i made payable at such tune as the revenues will meet the same. Meeting, suporin- he expense of col Tey vr 000 of the revenues EXPLANATORY. The balance of the aggregate state debt, including all sums borrowed from specific state funds, is believed to be less than $22 000.600, and cannot exceod $22,300,000 —borrow $2,700,000 is $25 000,000, Appropriate in pay- ment $1,500,000 annually for ten years, and $2,000,000 annually thereafter, will pay a debt of $25,000,000, and interest thereon, in 28 years Or apply all the revenues after completing the canals, and it believed the debt will be extinguished at uch earlier period. Tni¢ plan simplifies the debt by treating the amount in the aggregate instead of the numerous specific .d general funds in which it has been heretotore com ered ; and it secures the early completion of the pub- lic works, thereby increasing the revenues: the in- creased business caused by cheapening transportation without a reduction of tolls Mr. Perkins offered the following resolution, which opted. lved, That the Comptroller be requésted to fur. | nish this Convention with the amounts paid within the last three years to judges of the several ceurts of oyer | and terminer, in this state, for services, under part fourth, | chapter first, title one, section thirteen of the Revise | Statutes. | The Convention then procee ted further to consider the | report of the judiciary committee. upon the fifth section, Any three of them may hold general terms of said court in any district; and any one of them may hold special terms, and civil courts, and preside at the courts of oyer nd terminer in any county. Mr. J.J Taylor moved so to amend the section that it would read— ‘The judges of the supreme court and of the court of appeals, or any two er more of them, may bold terms of said supreme court; and any one of them may hold cir- _ cui: courts, and preside at the courte of oyer and termi | ner in auy county. Mr. Srxtsox moved to strike out the words “and of, the court of appeals’ Lost. ‘The question was then ta, | ken on Mr. J. J. Taylor’samendinent, and it was rejected | Ayes 15, nays70. Mr. J. J. Taylor then proposed to amend the fifth section so as to provide tuat any one of the judges of the court of appeals may hold special terms, | circuit courts, &c. to the end of the section Lost, with- | outacount. Mr. Murphy then offered the following sub- stitute for the fifth sectios Provision may be made by law, for designating, from | time to time, one or more of the said justices of th | Preme court, not of the court of ap; | may preside ut the general terns OF | heid in the several districts. Any th: | seid justices, of whom one of the said justic tedshall always be one, may hold stch general terms. ‘And any one of them may hold special terms and cireuit courts, und may preside in courts of oyer and terminer in ony county. | i} | Mr. Nicons, moved to strike out the words “ special ferms and” in the last clause of the substitute. Lost, ayes 31, nays 50. The last se of the substitute was to read— them may hold special terms ny one ot them may preside in of oyer und terminer in any county. then amended so ‘And any one 0: and circuit courts ; an cuur ‘The substitute for the fiith sect as was then adopted. ‘The sixth section was then taken up. It rovides that the salaries of the judge xball be fixed by e hy jaw, but shall not be diminished dart '# contingance in office. Mr. Kirkland moved to strike out the Jatter clause of the section Lost. Mr. Brown, on behalf of Mr moved to substitute for that ciause other, providing that the salary of no judge should be diminished below thé amount at which it stood on his acceptance of the office, and that n> law increasing it shall take effec: uatil two years after ils passage Lost. Mr Perkins proposed to amend 80 as to provide that no law increasing or diminishing the salaries of judges shall take effect within two yeure of its passage ost Mr. W. H. Spencer propo-ed to end so as to provide for alteration &c , of salary once inten years ouly; the first alteration, afer being once fixed, td take place after the next census Lost. wr. Covk »roposd to provide that the salary of no juige shou d be inorea<e' or diminished during his continuance in office. Mr. White moved a substitute jor this that the salaries of judges should not be less than $——, ond when fixed should not be increased or diminished durmg moved to fill A! Whise theircontinnsnce in office. Mir. Salisbur the bank with $2000. Mr Nicoli $2 $3000. This last motion was lost, 18 to Nicoll’s motion. 27 to 62. Mr. W proposition, and Mr. Cook’s amendm bday 2: sixth section, as amended, was then agree to. ce Afternoon Session —The 7th section waa taken up and Mr brown to strike out the last lause —* They (the judges) sha!l not exercit iat meat, except in heeusing practitioners in their courts” Mr. Strong moved to insert in liew of it the followin “ Any mule citizenof the age of 21 sears of good moral character, aud who possesses the requ qual fic tions of learning and ability, snail be admitted to prac ice ia all the courts uf this State.” This amendment,after a loog discussion, was adopted ayes 60, noes 17 Mr. Mann aub- ly moved to insert the word “ whi but it was ruled out of order. i areconsideration Table. Mr. Brown moved to insert before the matter first inserted—' They shall not exer- cive any power of appointment to public office.” Agi to. Mr. Tallmadge moved a clause making the judges ineligible to anv other office duriog their terms. Last, 28 tu 56. The 7th te. tion was then agreed to as amend ed. The Sti section also, without ameadment or debate. Adjourned—Albany sirgus. ApairaLty Juaispiction.—In the Utica Gazett we find reportd a. recent decision of Conkling, Judge of the U. 8. District Court for the So ern district New York. The action was brongh' against the canal line boat John B. Cole, to recover da: * for the luss of a cargo of flour received on board Whany, for delivery in New York, which flour wat damaged by the filling of the boat with water, in astorm while lying at the wharf in this port The boat was tached at Schenectady, and the principal question te decided-was whether the case was one for admiralty i ristiction. The grounds taken by the defence are forth in the hrs Phe yo from the judge's opinion “It ia denied that this is a maritime contract, becau the | oat employed in its execution wae a canal boat and also because she was unprevided with any indepe dent means of propulsion. It does not follow, it was ai gucd, because a service is performed on the sea or wi ters within the ebb and flow of tide, that it is, thereto a.mutitine service. Semething more is requisite. TI contract must relate to maritime effairs—to the busit of navigation, trade or commerce.” The court decided against the owner of the Cele lace last week. Addreses were delivered by Ji oward, Eeq of Dayton, Rev J.B Britton, and Ry Win Smallwood. ‘The assemblage on the occasi was large Light students received their firit degree! the recond degree was conferred on four individuals.) the honorary degrees of A M was conferred on a citiz of Ashland and ef Wagerstown. i Varivtios. as been recognized ‘onst to reside in Now Bedtord, neon Temrenatune oF THAMBULY Strran Bow: of the biig Eliza Burgess, which be q port Saturday eveviog, stwes thi the water in the Stream wa» warmer thon he vad ever before known, ther nometer being @ 86 d-yrees above zero as far ui as iatitude 37 = Boston Couriry, ong at. ‘The democratic candida'e for Governor in [inois, a majority of tweaty-two thousaud eigat hundred twenty-one, in the House, v7 democratic majority, in the Senate 17 A meeting washald at i ‘ewport Barracks, by the cers of the US Army. to take proceedings on the de of Col Fanning Various resolutions were passed + signed by al ihe vitivers present,