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

YORK HERALD. - York, Friday, September 11, "THE WEEKLY HERALD. ndy, as usual, at eight o'clock to-morrow morning. The follow- are to be its conten’ ug from South Americ | McLane by the Merchants of our City; n of American Geolo- Washington City; of a Woman by her Husband; lof | jer of his Wife in Jersey City ; The | ophe on Board the Steamer Fxcelsior; risof the Monetary Affairs of the Country; the Markets and Crops; Ship News; und a large amount of Editorial and miscellaneous matter, This number will be embellished with an en- | famous Anglo-French expedi- together with an account of aie down thatriver. This examined with a good deal of interest by k upon the interference of France wnd in the affairs of the Argentines, asa -handed and uncalled for measme. copies, in wrappers, can be had at the at sixpence each. Annual subscription pr | eception on its f who loo! e, three dollars. The Ratl Road to the PacificeIxtending . the Area of Commerce. We published a short time since in this journal, cle en this subject, based on the re- port oft nate Committee to whom the subject was referred during the last session of Congress, and which report founded on the memorial ot Mr. Whitney, asking an appropriation of a strip of land thirty miles in width along the whole line, jor the purpose of building the road. e then stated that the Senate Committee had divided their report into twelve different parts; the first of which, viz., the power of Congress entire subject in all its bearings, we dis- The second of these points, ability of the proposed work, ke up in the present article, pre- ov pose then ug beforehand that we have for a long time been Satisfied of its perfect practicability. President Jefferson, in a confidential communi- gress on the 18th January, 1808, sug- riety of employing an exploring on to the source of the Missouri river, and e tothe Pacific, as to the practicability of ring # communication with that ocean. The expedition having been completed, Mr. Jefferson in his message to Congress on the 2d of December, 3, stated that the expedition of Messrs. Lewis k bad all the suecess which could have been at they had traced the Missouri near- ts ree, descended the Columbia river to the Pacific Ocean, and ascertained with accuracy aphy of that interesting communication continent, and learnt the character of y, of its commerce, and of its inhabit- te proposed by Mr. Whitney pursues of the Columbia by Lewis’s Branch to reat South Pass, and thence nearly due east, The row’ the vail the striking the Missouri above the mouth of the great Platte river, and the Mississippi above the mouth of the Wisconsin river, until it strikes the shore of lake Michigan. The committee then refer to the testimony of Captain Fremont:— at the route he “followed in 1842 was up the valley of the Great Platte riverto the South Pass, in vitude 42°." “The road which is now generally through this region is a very good one. without flicnlt ascents to overcome.” “Ht passed through airie region, and may be much improved, so as » great part of the inequalities it now’ pre- te bg his arrival at the great South Pass, the ascent had been so gradual, that fedge posssssed by Carson, y his hom for seventeen years, ch very closely to find the place | reached the culminating point. ‘This low hills rising on either hand fifty or , 8. doe, 174, p. 60.) “We n, at the southern is near twenty miles in width, by several different roads. Sele a8 well ds I could in the scarcely dis- tingnishable wecent, what might be consilered the divid- ing ridge in this remark: depression in the mountain, rvation, which gave 7.490 feet re the Gulf of Mexico ;” (i, 128) the great gate through which com: e and travelling may hereafter pass between the Valley of the Mississippi and the North Pacific, justifies a precise notice of its locality and distance from the loading points, in addition to this statoment of its eleva: tion, As stated ‘ort of 1842, its Ia point whe 8 42 deg. 24 min giiude 10: 5 26min ; its distance from the mouth of the Kansas, by the common travelling route, 962 miles ; from the mouth of the Great Platte, along the valley of that river, according to our survey of 1342, 882 miles ; and its distance from St. Louis about 400 miles more b: the Kansas, and ubout 700 by the Great Platte route; there additions being steamboat conveyance in both in. stances. From this pass to the mouth of the Oregon is about 1,400 miles by the common travelling route ; so , Under a general -point of view, it may be assumed © about half way between the Mississippi and the Pa- ocean, on the common travelling route ;” (ih, 129) Haying arrived at the junction of the Waliawalla with the Columbis river, he remarks : * Batteaus from tide 1 to the junction, and thence high up the or Colum Land conveyance only pon the line of Lewis's Fork. To the emigrants to Oregon, the Nez Perce (fort) is a point of interest, as be- ing, to those who choose it, the termination of their overland journey. ‘The broad expanse of the river here invites them to'embark on its bosom, and the lefty tre of the for nish the means of doing so. From the ‘to this place is sbout 1,000 miles ; and 8 al @ same distance from that pass to the Missouri river, at the mouth of the Kansas, it may bo assumed that 2,009 miles is the necessary land’ travel im crossing from the United States to the Pacitic ocean on this line From the mouth of the Great Platte, it would be about 100 miles less.” From these data, and cthers referred to by the Committee, they state that the conclusion of fix- ing the termination of the railroad in the vicinity of the 42d parailel of north latitude is inevitable. ‘They farther state that there is no doubt of the practicability of the proposed route from the shore of Lake Michigan to the navigable waters the Columbia river. We copy the following table of distances and elevations, by which It appenrs that the mouth of the Kansas river is 700 ~ Feet avove the Gult of Mexico ; thence, to the crossing of the Republican fork, is 516 miles, the ascent gradual e, or equal to 42-3 feet per mile ; ine- face very emall. The next 128 miles ascends 1,000 feet, or les# than 8 feet to the m: ‘The next 107 miles, to St. Vrain’s fort, ascent 1,000 feet, or a little more than 9 feet to the mile. % ‘The next $0 miles, ascent 1,300 feet—16 feet to the mi © next 19 miles, ascent 800 feet—over 42 feet to the mile. The next 87 miles, towards the pass, ascent 200 feet or 2} feet to the mile, 4 From this point a descent takes place, more irregular t than che former ascent, to an elevation of about six thousand feet above the sea, and maintains an uniform elevation to the Beer Springs, a distance of 645 miles, and 31} miles west of the pass; then the surface ap- pears to be equally irregular for 540 miles The next 178 miles is On a general elevation of 3,000 feet from the sea, or a descent of 17 feet to the mile. From the last point to the foot of the Blue Mountains is 282 miles (the west side) The elevations and depres. sioos of this last distance vary 0 #8 to make an average grace of 10)¢ feet to the mile ; thence to Fort Vancouver the road descends 1,000 feet in 303 miles, or less than 354 foet to the mile. é We thas have this most important fact esta- blisbed, viz: that the practicability of building a railroad that willconnect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, is beyond question. This is decidedly the most important enquiry, and it gratifies us exceedingly that it is placed beyond question, by data which is indisputable. May we not hope that ere long this subject will receive the atten- tion its magnitude on the interests of the country deserves, and ‘hat before many years we shall see the work commenced ? _ We have more to say on this subject time. nother Tus Peace with Mexico.—Two or three days ago, ® paper in this city published a ridiculous let- ter, purporting to come froin Havana, and con- | taining the terms of @ treaty, said to have been made with Santa Anna. We looked upon the story atthe time as an absurd one, andwe now { find tuatthe Union is authorized to characterize | itas such. The Union says: Of the nature and kind of this a ee, our read ors may judge from the fact—which we are authorized to state in the most absolate and unqualified manne: oe — is not 2 law wey of ey So) le the whole story. row beginning to end, it is pure fiction ; and it i absurd than faleo. i rents | Phe Mextoan GeneralseThelr Character ani } Courage, Our readers will recollect that the first account of the batile of Palo Alto mentioned the death of a Mexican general, named Torrejon. After the lapse of a week or ten days, the report of Torre- jon’s death at Palo Alto was contradicted ; and .t was then stated that, after escaping the sabres of May’s dragoons, he had gone to Tampico, where he died of fever. But, lo! a new rumor is afloat touching Torrejon, according to which, that gene- ral is still in the land of the living, and is prepar- | ing, at the head of some cavalry, to cut off Col. Hays May be, this third rumor is as groundless as the If, however, there be any foundation for it, it will be necessary for the gal- lant Hays to be on his guard; for this Torrejor though not a military genius, is brave, enterpris- ing, and verycunning. None of the Mexican generals are better adapted for guerilla warfare than he is. He was made general in 1840, hav- ing in that year gained great repute by his defeat | of some troops who had revolted against the go- | vernment. Ile drew them into an ambuscade, and though their force was to his as three is to one, he soon cut them to pieces. | Torrejon, unlike many of the Mexican officers, is said to be inaccessible toa bribe. He and Ca- nalizo (another brave and enterprizing soldier) were the only generals of note who remain- ed faithful to Bustamente during the revo- lution of 1841. One day they presented them- selves to the President (Bustamente), and told him they had formed a plan for surprising Santa Anna, who was then on his march to the Mexican eapital. ‘* Sanction our enterprise,” (they said to Bustamante,) ‘and we pledge our word, that within forty-eight hours, and in this palace, you shall see Santa Anna, either dead or | alive.” There is no doubt that Torrejon and Ca} nalizo, would have done what they proposed to do; for the troops of Santa Anna were the worst in the republic, and much fatigued by the forced marches they had been obliged to make. Besides, it was notorious, that Santa Anna rarely gained a battle, when he commanded in person. But un- fortunately fer Bustamante, he was overwhelm- ed by the difficulties of his position. He distrust ed Torrejon and Canalizo—men whose honesty | and devotion to his cause, were apparent to all Mexico. Their project—as feasible a one as was ever contrived—was rejected by him, almost with- | out giving it consideration. What has been the consequence? Why, that in the course of two or three weeks, the reins of government slipped from his fingers, and fell into the tenacious grasp of his rival, Santa Anna! Santa Anna, on his elevation to the president- ship, acted both wisely and generously towards Torrejon and Canahzo. Upon these men—who, had Bustamente perinitted them, would have taken Santa Anna, “dead or alive”—he showered benefits innumerable. To Torrejon, he gave an important command in the north of Mexico.— And when in 1844 he started on the expedition which resulted in his overthrow by Paredes, he left Canalizo_in the city of Mexico, as his locum tenens. We may observe that Torrejon is a Mestize, or in other words, is of Indian, as well as Spanish, descent. Mitirary Service—Saprers anv Miners.—We stated, in an article under this caption, yesterday, that the members composing the new company of sappers and miners recently organised under the actof Congress, had made many complaints of the treatment they were receiving from their officers. Since we wrote that article, we have been informed that the complaints we referred to were greatly exaggerated ; and thatalthough there is some murmuring among the men, that they are altogether without cause. It is reasonable to suppose that a body of men will not have so many privileges in the army of tho United States, they are accustomed to enjoy in their own homes, and at their own firesides. We are disposed to believe, from what we have since learned, that there is no real cause of com- p'aint, and that this new company are treated, in every respect, as well as the rules and re- gulations of the service upon which they have en- tered, will permit. They enlisted with the under- standing that they would receive an engineering education, and it is the intention of the govern- ment to teach them engineering andother kindred sciences, when they are not engaged in netive €er- vice. In this respect they possess advantages not within the reach of privates in thé regular army. They likewise have advantage in point of pay.— The following is the rate of pay they receive, viz :— ie corer ‘ 39 privates, first class lee second cli sees ‘When we compare these sums with those paid the same classes of men in the regular army, we perceive at once a difference in favor of the new company of sappers and miners. The following isthe pay in the regular army, viz :—Corporals $9 + + $30 per month oe per month. sergeants $13, and priva‘es $7 per | month. On the score of pay and advantages ot receiving useful knowledge, the position of the new company is infinitely superior to that of the regular privates. We trust to hear no more com- plaints from the men composing this new compa- ny. This is a new thing in our army regulations, and in order to ensure its success the utmost har- mony should exist among all concerned. Of eourse the men may meet with inconveniences they never anticipated, but like good citizens they ought to know that the good of the service re- quires that a rigid discipline should be established and preserved ; and they ought, and we have no doubt will take pleasure in submitting to all regu- lations that may be imposed on them, ‘Tar Aro.tonnons.—The second concert ofthese won | derful children came off last evening, at the Apollo Sa- loon, and created as much enthusiasm as the first. We wished that all ourfriends were there to participate in the delight afforded by the brilliant and perfect instru- mentation of these youthful musicians. ‘e do not be- lieve that the world has fore seen such a combi- nation ot precocious geni that presented in the per- sons of these children. iter Burke, fifteen yea: fo» created a furor in the musical and thi al circles by his extraordinary talent But here are five children, whose nges vary from nine to fifteen, who delight and astonish even old professional men by the extraordinary accuracy and brilliancy of thei: instrumentation, and by | the perfect harmony they produce. Some idea may be had of their performances when we say that we heard the overture to Tancredi performed by the four boys on the violin, viola, and violgncello, without, as far we could judge, a single error, and that, without taneness, but spiritedly, and with fervor and sentiment. The playing of Miss Cole, a child of nine years of age. on the pisno forte. was rapturously applauded by good judges, and it would not have done discredit to some of our most practised pianoforte players. The performances afforded us throughout the highest gratifcation. Camito Sivont.—We have reason to believe that the @ excitement caused in the musical circles by Ole | Bull during his recent stay in this country, will be pro, duced, perhaps toa greater oxtent, by Signor Sivor when he appears amongst us. Sivori ie the only pupil of Paginini, and is allowed by all who have heard the | ter, to be the only true interpreter of his 'yle. | herits the violin of Paginini, and although the posse: of that instrument, obtained by casualty, might be | ed upon as unimportant, still, asthe gift of the gre maestro to Sivori, in token of his high esteem for ht nius, it isin igh ape ng recommendation. H. strumentation is #aid to be truly wonderful, and | sentiment breathed into his music unapproachab) | the salons of Paris, and in the opera houses of long. ed as the greatest living violin) is no doubt that our people, who have always d themselves patrons and by apse of true ge- , Will not be slow to endorse opinion of the cri- of the two greatest marts of music in the world. tod ne mere Atty Bonph nist, is now in this cit de Meyer, the lion pianis' i city: He has just returned fros a vieit to Kewport. € Sword ro Lieutenant Rincety.—We take great pleasure in layin; before our readers the correspondence between a ittee CR eal of this 7, and Lieatenant (now Ci ) Iph Ridge- | ly, on the oceasion of a present of a sword to that gailant officer, in consideration of his brilliant services on the Rio Grande. The correspondence will for itself it is becoming and priate on both —Baltimore Theatrieals, Pank.—Mr, Kean appeared as Gloster, last evening, in the tragedy of " Richard Il/.,” with the usual cast and { stage appointments. This is the lest time this magnifi- | cent play will be produced during the present engage- | ment of Mr.and Mrs. Kean, and we may say now, with- out going into its particular merits, that no play has ever | been put on any American stoge, so perfect in all its | ichard I1.,” as lately played by Mr. Kean ut | . The management of the Park, as wellas Mr. | Kean, deserve the greatest praise for the very perfect | style in which they have presented this play, and for | | their intention to produce others of the great conceptions hakspeare with similar splendor. Thisevening Mrs. | her benefit, on which occasio to Mr. Kean’s Shylock, in the and afterwards as Donna Violante, to Mr. K.’s lix, in the comedy.of The Wonder,” (cut down tothree acts) Mr. Kean’s Shylock is one of his best | parts, as it was of his father; and of Mrs. Kean’s Portia, we may say that there is at present nothing on the stage | to match it. Bowery Turatne.—The tragedy of “ Romeo and Ju- liet,” and the drama of the “ Carpenter of Rouen,” were enacted at this theatre last evening. The house was filled with a highly respectable audience. Miss Dean | Was enthusiastically applauded, and the whole perform- ances went off very well. The same bill will be repeat- led vening, which fact is sufficient to drew a full | house. There wili shortly be produced at this theatre a | nautical drama, entitled the “ Lion of the Sea,” which is now in rehe: 1; and from what we can learn, it is | likely to have a tremendous run. | Gresxwicu Tararne.—We would remind the pub. | lic that this is the last night but one of the engagement of Mrs. George Jones, whose talents as an actress are | acknowledged to be of a high order. She will appear this evening in Pauline, in the ‘‘ Lady of Lyons,” one of | her best characters, and as Meg Merrilies, in “Guy Mannering.” This lady has become a great favorite wit the patrons of this establishment, and has ai great measure, to add to the prosperity of the Green- wich, We expect to see a very large house here this evening. | Castie Ganvex.—The Buffo troupe of Ethiopian sing- ers continue to draw crowds nightly to this beautiful re sort. Mr. Holman, avery fine singer, and Mr. Thomp" | son, a very popular dancer, add to the attractions by the exercise of their respective talents. There is no place | where one can enjoy himself better than at Castle Gar- | den. ndent of the attractions above enumerated, and the utiful dissolving views, cosmoramas and Chi- | nese fireworks, tho saloon itself is well worth a visit, and the refreshments are of excellent quality. Ma. Forrest.—This gentleman arrived yesterday in | the packet ship Rochester, from Liverpool, after a pro- | fessional tour through England and Ireland. He appears | | at the Park on Monday evening next, in “ King Lear.”— | We hope, for the sake of the management, that | that theatre will scarcely contain the crowds that will flock to welcome Mr. Forrest on his first appearance af- | ter his long sojourn in a foreign country. We trust that | invidious comparisons with foreign artists wili be avoid- | | ed on all sides, and that Mr. Forrest will be judged on | | his own merits solely. This is but fair, and it is the only mode of arriving ata true appreciation of his profession- | | al ability. | | Raysoxo’s Mexacerie.—This valuable and magni- | | ficent exhibition continues on its successiul tour. It is | to be at the following places in this State during this | month:— Perry wssssccee es Mount Morris... ‘“ 16 Painted Post .. Dansville....... “ 17 Mrs. Mowatt has concluded her engagement in Buffalo Julia Turnbull, the danseuse, is in Buffalo, Police Antelilgence. Serr. 10—Quite a Rush in the 5th Ward.—Officers Stewart and Prince John Davis, of the lower police, ar- rested yesterday the following women, keepers of noto- rious houses of prostitution: Phebe Doty, 164 Church | street, Emma Shephard, 162 Church street, Emma Creighton, 166 Church street, Sally Sideboard, 168 Church street, and Charlotte Brown, 165 Church street. Also, thes cflice:s stepped into Leonard street, brought in Frances O’narle, 55 Leonard street, (Julia Brown's old stand,) Sarah Tuttle, alias Lyons, 50 Leon- ard street, and Margaret Ryerson, 53 Leonard street—all of whom stand charged with keeping disorderly houses | of prostitution, which places are considered, and are a rfect nuisance to the respectable portion of the neigh- | bors residing in that vicinity. The complaint was made by Dr. Alexander E. Hossack, 101 Franklin strect, and backed up by the following ‘witnesses: Mr. George Levie, No. 103 Franklin street, Anthon: Verren, 99 Franklin street, M Church street, Mr. Gulian C. Ve street, Mr. James Delafield, 104 F1 B. Purdy, corner of Franklin and Chure! Mr. i 72 Leonard street. A com } i nd leasing the express purpose of prostitution, and | coming a nuisance to the neight plaint, it will be seen, has been ut | and powerful manner, by some of our most respectable | citizens residing in that vicinity, who have endured for | | years past this intolerable nuisai rear windows of | the houses in Franklin street in full view of the rear windows of these laces—subjecting | their families to a continual view of obscenity, render- ing it impossible for their families to set at the wiadows without being annoyed by these disgusting characters. | The complainants in these eases intend to prosecute as | far as the law allows, which will, in all probability, | | land some, if not all, ‘on Blackwell's Island. Justice | | Drinker held the accused parties to bail in the sum of | | , to answer at court. Attempt te Rob a Vessel —A loaferish looking fellow, | calledJohm Williams, was arrested last night by officer | Daly, om board the schooner Mary Ellenburgh, he hav- i een canght in the act of breaking open oneofthe | tales chests, with intent to steal.—Committed for trial. , with a Knife—A black fellow was arrested last | night, by officer Roff of the 5th ward, ona charge of cutting @ severe gash in the arm of another negro, by the name of James R. Smith, while in a scuflle together. | —Locked up for trial. Burglary.—Assistant Captain Scartiff, of the 14th ward, arrested 2 man called Henry J. Wilson yosterdey after- | noon, in the store occupied by Mr. Lockwood, No. 113 | Grand street, having in his possession a portion of the dry goods, valued,at $160, being a part of the property | burgiariously taken from the tailoring store of Mr. Samp- son Hatfield, No. 164 Broadway, on Monday last. The property was identified by Mr. Hatfield, and the accused committed for examination by Justice aay ie, 4 Fugitive Burglar.—Officer Curry, of the 3d ward, arrested a man yesterday by the name of Wm. Hathaway, | on acharge of burglariously entering the the store occu. | | pied bye Sloat &Co., at Ramapo, Rockland County nt back for trial. : Arrest on Suspicion —Officers Thorn and Whittaker, of the 1ith ward, trrevied a man called Robert Allen, yos- | ay, on suspicion of being concerned in breaking open | the re of Mr. John W. Vandewater, at Hempstead. Long Island. aulting an Oficer—A man by the name of Rob- ert Hill was arrested at 2 o'clock yester morning, acting ina very disorderly manner on the corner of Cherry and James streets, by striking his walking cane on the pavement, imitating the kuock of the policemen, and when remonstrated politely by officer Harbenson re- | specting such conduct, and instead of desisting returned sbuse and final julted the officer, while in the dis- ina correct ch 0 arrested the accused and brought him to the Station how Justice Diinker held the pris- oner to bail in $300 to answer at court. Attempt to kill himself—A poor, miserable looking fellow called Berney Laverty, who bad been committed | by the magistrate for five days to the city prison for in- toxication, while laboring under the effects of delirium | ored to stab himself with a po nife, by holding the blade on his stomach and criying it in with the other hand, in threo different | places, before he was stopped by the keepers, Police Affairs. ‘To rue Eptror or tux New Yoru Henato,— | Dear Sin,—Having seen an advertisement in your pa | per of Thursday, purporting to be a true statement of an | affair that occurred at Mr. Hanfield’s Cottage, | wish to state a few facts. A warrant being put in my hands for the arrest of Mr. J. Farley, I to the residence | of Alderman Purser, at six o'clock on Monday morning, to get my warrant endo:sed; said Alderman refused to doso. I then proceeded to the Tombs, and after waiting some time, it was endorsed by Justice Drinker, which cause a delay of two hours Through the representa- tion of Mr. Farley’s friends and Alderman Purser, not insist on an iinmediate conveyance to Williamsburg. | His friend aud the Alderman had promised that he wou appear at Williamsburg at any hour that the Justice might name, with bail, as the following letter will show, which was sot down ytor Tuesday morning, at 11 0,- clock; the said Mr. y ve not appear at the time specified, and has kept out of my way ever since. pee “4 GIDEON C. AUSTI Constable of King’s Co., L.1. Wirttanspuna, Sept. 1 134 ge oh cory. BURG: this morning against | Junan Leavorort, Witter Dean Sin,—A warrant was insu a resident of my ward named Farley, for an alle turbance and riot in your village. Will you please to inform the officer having the warrant, that Farley with | | his bail will nppenr before you to-morrow morning, at | | any hour convenient to you. This arrangement, if it | | meets your approval, sha'l se carried into execution, and | will secure Fariey from unnecessary deteation. Yours, respectfaliy, | GEORGE H. PURSER, | Sept 7, 1846. Alderman 4th’ Ward. United States Commissioners’ Office. { Before Commissioner Morton. | Serr. 10.—Attempting to Shoot.—Henry W. Webb, of the American bark Eugen a, which it will be remembered was the vessel that forced the blockade of Vera Cruz, was brought before the Commissioner yesterday morning, on a charge of firing at a colored boy named Wm. Moore, the steward of the vessel, From the testimony, it apper- ed that 8n the passage home, Moore one morning, while some of the crew were cl the arms, came aft towards the galley door, The mate was there at the time, and had a musket in his hand, and desired him, (Mi ) to slew round, or he’d put some powder into him. The boy desired him not to point the musket at him, and was in the act of into the hatch-house, when the musket, which was charged with a blank cartridge, | was fired, striking Moore in or near the hip with the ‘was onty whine ita Moves: and that Oe inuskat veut was i re, t | Oi by acellent” twas, tlao'shaven that the wound was vefy slight, and healed ina or two. Webb was to bali, and the matter Tak the Grand Jury, and | | Cruel and Unueual Punishment.—Albert Cook, C | tain of the American brig Robert, was Before the Commissioner on a charge of cruel punish- | ment, for frequently beating with and cowhiding William Williams, a hand on boerd el on | was | towards where he had itted the murder, looking over at the | premises, ly with deep thought at the awful deed he had dene ; passing along White to Centre, and | along Centre, topping, lirectly in front of the Tombs, | on the of the way, Mr. Pitcher following close be! look. | ing a hit go , Mr. Pitcher observed a on | his (the “s) coat ; upon seeing this his suspicions | were ,and he immediately said to the prisoner, | “* How do you do, Mr. Russ ?” upon which prisoner | | nee 2 | ing the body, in the presence of the jury, Russ was co | To porn the Mayor of New York, and Messrs. City In Srecutoat Exerosron ano Lose —Atafew mite | intes past 5 o'clock yesterday the steamboat Ex- celsior, owned by Messrs. Hunt & of this eity, burst her larboard boiler,immediately afterIgaving the dock foot of Robinson street, and when she about half a dozen lengths from the shore. The ‘was accompanied with a report like that of distant fl r. Immediately , and commenced | ry, where some | red. The steam: | assistance of the | her dock, and back, when | rith the line and after the explosion the boat took drifting with the tide towards the fifty or sixty small vessels were boat Columbus immediately went E, and commenced towing her bad had brought her about two-thirds of the steamboat Fairfield came in con severed it. The burning steamboat thé drifted again with the tide, and was proceeding p fearful rate to | wards the fleet of schooners aforesaid, When the Hoboken steamboat John Fitch took her in tow, @ad conveyed her to the flats between Ellis Island and the Jersey shore where she remained, and burnt to iter’s edge. At | the time of the accident there were forty persons | on board, including the passengersama crew. It was im- possible to ascertain last evening many lives were lost, but only four of those inj besides one missing, who was @ name of Jomes. Of the four who was ar old man named Supposed to belong | immediately from engineers of the boat, and named Wm. Hall, a ship river to engage in his trade. brothers, named George and Excelsior was a new and the time of the accident. first of June last, and was sured. When she first with two sch: oners, wl put out without much After the above was in statement from the Ferry Company ug! t certain the cause received the following whom it is signed. The i the matter, and as- duct. It may be that the some good reason for his elsior, stated this evening an Hotel, Jersey City, that r, the boat being just out- | of the Jersey City Ferry ed assistance to get the could have been done ajoted ferry boat—but all | | it on her regular | this assi | | “Captain Nelson, of the in our presence, at the after the bursting of her side the slip, he called to which lay near, and r back to her tance been render- ave landed with safety, and been saved by the many fire *CORNELIUS KUNARSE, / €.D. VAN ALLEN, JAMES J. CHILD, °W. A. KENT. Jersey City, Sept. 10th, 1686. ‘Tue ARRgsT OF THE. ieneR.—Calvin Russ, the man who mu Eliza on Wednesday ‘eve- her throet with a razor, was arrested Yesterday mot y the following si cir. Cumstances. It appears thatas Mr. Abraham wi trip. dy all his engers the Excel Kor would engines near by.” ing al Orange a little after 8 o' } lay mot he man out from an | ley way = somewhat in liquor, and proce hite streetjand having but a slight reeoll tion of the prisoner’s person, consequently he was w ble to recognize him af once. However, he turned aroun and followed afterjhim. Russ turned Orange street into White, on the opposi ans * My name is not Russ.” On receiving this answer, Mr. Pitcher took hold of hi ceiving the sleeve of his coat all bloody, said, * What does mean?” and Russ answered, “I havn’t done | any thing.” Mr. Pitcher then told him he must go with | him, conducted the prisoner across Centre street | into the police station weeny ree he was oe into | custod, Captain McGrath, on searching per- sone Doecrakerramnonte razor was found in his pecket ; his yest, shirt, coat and pantaloons were all spotted with the blood of his victim. On being stripped of the cloth- | ing, (which was done to be retained as evidence,) Russ remarked to Captain McGrath that he committed the | murder, and that they might hang him as quick as they d—n please. On the Coroner being ready to hold the right arm, r- inquest, the prisoner was taken to the room where he had committed the murder, his wile sti ring. on the floor, presenting a most ghastly spectacle. The Coroner then asked him if he knew that woman—to which he an- swered yes. The Coroner then said, “ Is she your wife?” the prisoner answered; “ Yes; we are married.” To these questions, and at the appearance of the body, he maintained a firm and immovable ap- pearance, showing that he isa desperate and hardened Villain; and instead of jealousy being the cause of deed, it appears to have been nothing but pure mali and wieked disposition ; for we understood that, some short time age, he endeavored to persuade her to pros tute herself to procure wae at to support him. le hi been heard to say irequently that he would kill her, a that he would have to be hung for her yet. After ducted ba 1d, have been informed that the deceased, Eli is niece to Mr. Trowbridge, of Utica, forwarding merchant, and formerly lived with a Mr. Lovett, of Albany, be- fore her marriage, by whom property, at his death. Shi Spectable connexion: her unfortunate marriage with Russ has met w: timely grave. Avanos anv Fin y ‘oung woman, of re- and liberally educated; and by ‘ith an wn This was a city of fires yester- lay. There were uo less than nine alarms, and the bells were ringing almost frem sunrise to sunset. Our streets were filled with firemen and they seemed to be the most activ the day. } Annoxed is a list of the fires so far as as we have as- | certsined:— One was in Laurens street, in what is called Roitenrow, | several old buildings destroye: | ‘Another was the Chandlery on the corner of | James and Cherry street Tue Dineen 10 Mr. McLane.—It will be seen that the Hon. Louis McLane, late U. 8. Minister to England, has accepted the invitation of our citizens to partake with them of a public dinner, and that he will name as early a day for that purpose as the state of his health and his pressing engagements shall warrant. New York, Sept. 4 ANE undersigned, your fellow citizens ty of New York, beg leave to avail themselves c casion of your return from your late importa: ‘ to the Court of St James, to express to you the regari they entertain for your public and private character, a1! expecially the nigh estimation in which they hold yo: eflicient efforts and agency in producing the happy ter- mination of the recent differences between this country and Great Britain. It will Norge them much to havo a suitable opportunity to manifest to you pers ly these sentiments, and with that view they request you to mame such early day as may suit your convenience, when you will meet them, and others who entertain like | feelings, at a public dinner in this city. | ‘We have the honor to be, ‘With great respect, i Your obedient servants, | A. H, Mickle, Geo. Newbold, ] C. W. Lawrence, James Lee, and others. i City Horet, New York, September Sth, 1846. ge Newbold, C. W. Lawrence, and others : Gentlemen :—I return you my sixcere thanks for your letter of the 4th instant, tendering me, behalf of a ber of my fellow citizens of N estimation of my my recent mission, a public dinner, at such day as it may be convenient for me to name ; and I should be most happy, asan additional proof of my appreciation of the kindness of my fellow citizens of New York, to return you my immediate acceptance of their invitation. H Upon the present occasion, however, the state of my heaitk, not less than the nature of my engagements in the South, oblige me to decline an immediate compli- ance with your wishes, and | should also feel an insu- perable ebjection, at such a season, and in such a state of me weather, to expose you to the ceremony of a public inner. Nevertheless, as it would afford me great pleasure to take the opportunity of once more ting in this way with my fellow citizens of New York, to whom I | am already under so many aay may I will take the liest occasion after my return e of dysignating a when it may be in my power to embrace your of- fer, of which I not fail to give you timely aiice. Meantime, I have the honor to be, | itlemen, | bes Your friend and fellow citizen, LOUIS McLANE. Fresuers.—The country in the neighborhood of St. Francisville and Bayou Sara was overflowed | on the night ot tho 0. ul Pela ad ged xo iy mes sawrwes me x ag deluged, several of the streets be. | navigable for ! that fourteen lives were lost b; “fine mail-boat reports Pt lost het at ursday. Eleven bodi tere tee found. The amount of propery destroyed | had not been fully ascertained —Louisville Journal, September 5. Lire on THE Mississirrt.—The steamer Ber- trand was at Churchville landing, on mp mabel the cilizeng, ta thet neigh i, who to tal n of her. ie crew curtus cotter on ded in driving the assailants overboard. A dispute between the officers of the boat and the owner of a ard near Churchville, is as ‘signed as the cause for the attack. pater, con idow of the late Dr. Web- the we .. Wel ston Taye or tas potnt et death af New Haven, having had’a severe attack ofparalysis. a of Mr. We . Mr. French, the new Co roenet Baer pia Lieutenant Governor, the Chicage MC. are all patives of New John Van Dyke is the wi Congressional District of New this city with jertey. | attending with their horses and vehicles, on account of | ken place within the recollection of the oldest sporting | | inbabitant. Still, tnose who went to the course with | hired horses were very numerous, there being at least | match not coming up to the | three-quarter pole, Moscow some distance in the rear. { | He got away from them again during the | The time of this heat was—first mile, 2:413,; second mile, | | Americus broke and valuable portion of our population throughout | a ‘This was entirely destroyed. | fresh candidate in the Fourth | Intelligenee, Garrat Trorring Marcn Yestenpar, oven Tite Crs TREvILLE Counse, L.L—This was for a Purse of $250, two mile heats Inharness, for which-four of the best horses in the United States were to contend, as follows : atin... ke : PD teats b. g. Amoricus. | W. Whe! A, Campbell. ..”; \br. g. Peter Smith. The first three named horses made their appearance on the ground, but Peter Smith was not there when called for. We could not ascertain why Peter wes not forth: coming, but suppose that his owner thought it of little use for him to go with such celebrated animals as Amer- icus, Moscow, and Duchess. The day was a most lovely one for the sport, and great numbers turned out to witness the match. “A great many of the sporting fraternity, however, were deterred from the malady now raging on Long Island among horses, the prevailing impression being that it isa contagious disesse; consequently the majority of the owners of valuable horses in keeping them at home to escape disease, lost the chance themselves of witnessing the very best trot that hasta. one hundred different kinds of vehicles around the en- closure ; and there were numberless exhibitions of speed ‘on the road, both in going to and returning from the track. The Long Island train took up several hundred ; and noticed several lovers of racing, pedestrianizing to t! notwithstanding the great distance from the city. When Americus and Moscow appeared on the track, the judges of horse flesh declared them both in fine con dition. Americus was the favorite at 100 to 50 against the field—and in one or two instances three to one were laid out on him, that he would beat Moscow. When tl Duchess a) emg offers were mi thi too, would at Moscow ; but hi shy. The mare certainly was in very fine condition, as the sult of the match will prove. Mossow had improved | considerably in his appearance since the last day he con- tended with Duchess ; but the time that he made in that rk of his previous achiere- ments, made .bis admirers cautious, and even doubtiul | about investing much on him. Previous to the start the judges decided that Americus was to be placed on the inside, Duchess in the centre, and Moscow on the outside ‘They, then called up the ifferent drivers, and gave them the usual instructions, ained tothem the nature of the match, a that each one would do his bestto make it a fair Fiast Heat. —The horses came up as appointed above, and at the first attempt started, Duchess taking the lead, both the horses well up ; Amerisus second, and Moscow closely following. They kept in this way to the half. mile pole, when Moscow came up with Americi and went side and side with him for ashort time ; thea Ame- ricus made a dash, and came up with the mare at the As they came along by the distance pole, Americus and Duchess had their head: ei together, and in this way they sed the stand. On leaving the stand and going rot e corner, the mare threw him aside, evidently not lik- ing his company ; but he persisted in paying his devoirs to her, and again placed self at her side on ni the half, Moscow being about ten or twelve yards be- hind. Moscow here made abrush, and broke up, but re- covered in an instant; then Americus dashed by the mare, and, in so doing, he broke up, and lost ground, giving Moscow achunce to associate with the Duchess. At this point the interest was intense. Moscow was as indefatigable as possible, but he was not nimble enough on the foot for her ladyship, and she came in winner of the heat by a neck, Americus about twenty yards be- hind. ‘The time of this heat was as follows :—First mile, 2:46; ; second mile, 2:44; total, 5:30}. Ip this heat Moscow had to draw out som: distance fat the time Americus broke up ; probobly, if that had not occurred, things would have been diiferent. The bet- ting now changed, and there were soma queer-lookin; faces at the result. Duchess stock took a rapii rise, and those who had heavy investments in the Ame- ricus were willing to part with them at a discount. | Moscow went upa little in the opinions of some, and hi chance: the ,purse were considered good. Still bets on Americus were offered at evens, and taken pret- ty freely. When the horses were taken out of harness to be rubbed, Duchess appeared to have the advantage in condition. Seconp Hrat.—The mare was now ontitled to the in- side of the track, Moscow next, and Americus on the outside, Atthe start, Moscow took the lead, waited on by Duchess, Americus in @ good position. Moscow, as he passed the quarter-pole, was the length of his sulkey ad, but when he reached the half mile pole, the mare and Americus were even with him, not a head on passing which they were at him again, ra they continued in this way up to the distance and the cnly difference appear stand, ro Oe oe othe sth Aw keepi le by side e quarter, w) off” a ew “is, which ‘he closed up again at the half Between this pole and the three-quarters, the mare broke up, and was thrown out of the chances of rating | this he Moscow new had the lead, closely follo' by Americus, and after a desperate struggle between these two noble animals, the e up to the stand, the partizans of each claiming the heat. The judges, how- | ever, decided it to be a dead heat—end their judgment | must always close the mouthsof the most clamorous : and | so it was here, for in a short time all seemed satisfied. | 2:4344; total, 6:25. After the settlement of the previous | troubles about the winning of the heat, we had another | squabble about foul driving. It appeared, from a broken speke in the wheel of Moscow's sulkey, that the Duchoss | and be had been in tooclose approximation for the safety | of their drivers. At the call to prepare for the next heat | ‘Americus became again the favorite at two to one, but | no takers; the presumption being that the following | heats belonged to him ‘Tuixn Heat —After a false start, the horses all started | together, neither having an advantage; but soon Moscow | ‘ot a little in front, Americus after him. The mare now, , From an unknown cause, fell off considerably. At the half mile pole, both the horses were side by side, the mare still losing ground, and in this position they continued | past the three-quarter pole, and all the way round to th stand,there being,apparently no advantage in favor ofeith- | er horse—the mare very far behind. At the quarter pole. on the last mile of this heat, they continued as before, : at the half-mile pole they had not deviated a foot from their old places; but the mare was now full one hundred ards behind, and some apprehensions were er being distanced. On the horses at autiful style—the mare inside of the distance. First mile 242—second mile 245)4. Total 6.2 Then took place another turn in the pa greg on opinion, | and money in all shapes were offered on Moscow. At | the end of this heat, when unharnessed, he appeared | it of the three. } “ Heat.—The horses came up pretty even for it, and after a pull up, got away; Moscow a little | lead, which he held to the half mile pole, | Americus as close to him as possible, giving the specta- a chance of seeing the whole of them, Dachess hav- | eye on them both all the time, showing them that | «as in better play than in the previous heat. In this \. they continued round the bottom of the track, and up past the stand; but shortly after her ladyship made a | dash, and passed them both, Americus making another break of a trifling nature. At the quarter, the mare and | Moscow were in a very friendly position—side and sido —not ahead out. At the half, Moscow managed ty get about hal/a Jength in front, Americus gaining rapidly on | them; and before they got by the three quarter pole he | was alongside of them. They came round the turn to- | gether, but on coming up to the stand, Duches# and Moscow both broke, which gave the heat to Americus, | the other two coming in onthe run. When they all pass- | ed the stand there was not a length difference between | onc Time—First mile 2.42—second mile 2.51%. Total | 5 3824. | Fiern Heat.—At the start, Duchess had the lead, but ‘was soon passed by Americus, Moscow following close | in the wake. At the quarter pole, they were about a length apart. As they passed the half, Moscow had plac- | ed his shoulder alongside that of the mare, and close on | to Americus; but the Duchess not liking such fa- miliarity, shook him off, and went up to Americus.— | Moscow then made a brush, but it was not enough | to catch them at the stand—the mare going by | | it a meck ahead. Here Americus took a sition as far as the aaee he Moscow, and by the t were all in a heap again—head quarters, Americus was a little in advance, when the | others made for him, and they were all ina aguin. — Then came the tug—whips came in requisition—shouting and hallooing by each driver—and as they came to with- in ten yards of the stand, Moscow went into a gallop; but the mare had them where she wanted them. She | won by half a length, Americus second: thus ending this most closely contested match. Zhe time of this mile, 2:52; second mile, 2:53%; total, | the three | 45%. Tee following is a recapitulation of the match: — ei Ist heat. 2d heat. 3d heat. 4th heat 5th heat: are | 3 3 a 1 So 0 1 3 Americus... 3 0 2 1 Time$:3.}¢-5:25—5 2714 5:33 SiS. Court Calendar—This day. Common Pleas.—111, 118, to 25 inclusive, 93. == Syrups und Molasses. | Buooxirn, 9th September, 1848. To tne Eprron or tay: Hexany :— Sin—Protracted and severe illness has been the cause of my not before asking you to correct an error which appeared in your paper last Sunday three weeks. Know- ing your readiness at all times to set everything right and oo) all [vee causes me thus evan ou. Felix” is mistaken oa Kavils—wo ate all lable to mistekee--he, unioubtody tter to the Hon, the Secret ury, which letter I have:lenely:erosed that ides person who rendered to chemist, the w ‘am proud representative of the Louisiana planters. Sick | moment, brought on through too much exertion in the | above cause, is one reason why Ido not write with the same spirit | am accu to do—however, | trust, | through your kindness, this will suffice to satisfy the put- lio. | lam, dear sir, } Your obedient servant, WF. WILKINS. | tu vw he e, and buoyant effect of these Hats cannot be | nett ated. Genin rez | . must 6 | ceives mouthty the styles Hats from Pi i i) | apie every thigh asbontbe 45: the ate ooraarintie thas his customers share the fits of tha, judgment a | taste of all Pa hee Moleskin Hats, $1 rior in quality Flats, $5. offered Rea {i | which, added to the othe i vertisements and communi: ext dey’s paper, must be left atthe Toon. toly Portable Dressing Cases.—The Subscribers having completed their assortment of the aboye, can recom- mend them to the public and travellers, as the ane omngzene ug or sl ort Journey manufactured, both as AUNDERS k SON, 177 Broadway. a few doors above Courtlandt street. G, Saunder’s Patent Matallic Tablet Razor Strop.—The oldest and most apvroved strop now a public tor. livd at the subscribers, No. 177 Broadway, whol ' sale and re tail. ‘The public and strangers are invited to call and examine the various patterns. n’s Magic Hair Dye, a new and in- valuable discovery, warranted neither to smut nor wash off, being a Liquid Dye, which justantaneously the colo? of hair to a i rown or black, hout injury to the hair or skin. ‘The great superiority of this Dye consists in the easymode of application aud instantaneous effect,all other 4 ten to ve hours to ce any jes requiring Its e ? cellence will be apparent to every ivtottle' forwarded them by" express, byfsending cath, ep Cloned to. Phalon, Gt Brogdvean: adeoas Hans. Price $i per bottle, with fall di ing tlemen i rections pen Invited to'call at the ‘and he ved Boyne & Faweett, 74 Chemat user, neent for Philadelphia, Navi; m of the Ohio River. Places. ime. State of River. amcmnab, Aug. 26 feet. Wheeling, Aug 29 534 fect falling. Zittsburg, “Aug 31 Lon ¥ ‘Ang 28... MONEY MARKET. Thursday, Sept. 10-6 P. M. The stock market continues very quiet, and prices without any material alteration. Morris Canal went up M; Canton % ; and Reading %. Long Island fell off 3 ; Harlem 4; Farmers’ Loan, Norwich and Worcester, and Ohio 6's closed at yesterday's prices. ‘There appears to be very little life or activity in the stock market, and prices fluctuate from day to day merely a fraction of a percent, and the brokers in the street have nearly all the operations among themse)~;es, It appears to be impossible to get outsiders to cor,e for- ward ; they have been so frequently and 80 #eerely bit that they are afraid to touch any of the arsortment of fancy stocks in the list. The money may%et is decidedly easier than it has been before for months. Quotations for some of the stocks in the street are comparatively Jow, and we see nothing in the perspective likely to pre- vent a steady progress and a healthy prosperity in all the ramifications oftrade ; notwithstanding which, there are no indications at present of any movement in the stock market tending to an improvement of any conse- quence in prices. The daily sales in the street are in small lots andon short time, at either buyers’ or sellers’ option, and the brokers appear to be satisfied in making a quarter or a half per cent out ofeach other. They cannot carry onthat system of business much longer, as many speculators in the street will not have a quarter or a half per cont to lose. _ They cannot prey upon each other for any great length of time, and many must go hungry if something is not done soon to give them a chance to make a few dol" Jars out of the outsiders. The new or lower board of brokers has recently been re-organised upon the most approved system of the age, ‘and the financial genius ef those who perfected the plan upon which the board is now based, cannot be doubted. It even does credit to Wall street. In consequence of so many members being involved in financial difficulties, and unable to settle their differences, there was every danger of the board becoming completely deserted and extinct, sit, tygrefore, became necessary to revive it by the application of some new and powerful remedy.. The first movement made was to pass a resolution declaring every member free from all contracts and all difterences, or in other words permitting them to repudiate all their liabilities, giving them the privilege, of course, of hold- ing on to whatever assets they might bo fortunate enough to possess. Being thus exonerated by # resolu- tion of the board from all claims, they were ready to re- sume their seats, provided the price of membership was within their means. To remove any obstacle of that na- ture, the price was reduced, and the board filled up at once. It is now in full operation, but how long it will remain so, is very difficult to tell. If repudiating resolu- tions are passed about once every six months, the board may remain full, but not otherwise. The white-wasbing must take place semi-annually, to preserve even the most important members. This improved bankrupt law requires no government assignee, as every one taking the benofit of it acts as his own assignee. ‘We annex an official statement exhibiting the value of foreign and domestic merchandise, exported from this port for the month of August, distinguishing the amount exported to each country. Commerce or tHe Port or New Yorx—Exronrs ror Avausr, 1816. 4 feet, 6 feet and rising. n Foreign Where to— dutiabte. Total. Great Britai 23,209 = British colon 9,385 = 28,574 1,058,445 Fran 30,47: 421,208 Belgiu: 5,399 152,670 Spain 13,818 157,652 China, 194,777 Holla 130,348 Hamburg. 303 Bremen. 73,633 31,060 30,616 52,609 14,337 15,100 12,467 13,152 15,326 21,385 aaa aaa 1,710 1,710 063 797 640 21.110 397 33,512 247 4,391 x 000 Total ...... + 2,621,098 Ship Tartar, Canton, Priuce’ Albert, Port au Prince, Aim Total...... . $2,678,627 Nearly one-half of the aggregate value of merchandise exported forthe month, was shipped to Great Britain and dependencies, It will be observed that the exportation of foreign dutiable merchandise fop August has been very limited, mach more ¥o than usual. It would appear by this that the exports, for the purpose of getting the draw- back and a re-importation under the new tariff, have not been to any extent. The exportation of breadstuffs from this port to Great Britain during the first six months of this year, has been as annexed :— Frova ayp Wueat Exrorten rrom New Yorx to Great Burraix, Janvary 1, to Juy 1, 1846 Flour, bbls. Wheat, bush. 287.528 257,220 9,878 Total... ” 10,967 267,098 The wheat shipped was equal to 53,419 barrels of flour, would make the aggregate shipment of flour for the six months 961,386 barrels. A very dangerous counterfeit was discovered on Wed- nesday. A bill of $1000, on the Chemical Bank was re- ceived from St. Louis. It was struck from a new plate, in good keeping with the issues of the Chemical Bank, counter-signed at Albany, according to the new law, and all done with skill. The bank never has issued bills larger than a hundred dollars. The receipts from passengers, &e., upon the Buffalo and Niagara Falls Railroad, for the first three months of the fiscal year—June, July and August—in 1346, com- pared with the corresponding period in 1845, were as follows :— Burr, ae Fauus wpentg iin —June, Jul Al oe , iseaune, sired August. 15,311 63 Imcrense, 1946... 6.6 cc eee eeeee ee ee $1,764 20 ‘This increase is equal to about thirteen per cent. The period included in the above returns, covers the princi pal travelling season, and, therefore, the receipts were above an averago. ‘The stock of cotton on hand at this port on the Ist inst., was as follows :— Srocx or Corton, Pont or New York, Sx: In store, and arrived, not landed. Sold, not delivered. ... . On shipboard, for export, not cleared. Total. 00,000 08 The quantity taken from this port for home use, during the year ending 3ist ult., will appear from the folléw ing Stock on hand, Se Received during Dednet— Export for the year ending August 31, 1846 . ‘ DIDI) 46,759 —— 244,899 113,193 . 247 Increase por week this year, . Thisis at the rate of an aggregate increase of 13,572 bales for the year.