The New York Herald Newspaper, September 30, 1846, Page 2

Whe Herald for Europe. Our next edition of this interesting and valuable sheet will be ready for our subscribers and patrens this day, at one o’clock precisely. Besides the usual amount of miscellaneous mat- ter, it will contain a map showing tke proper geo- graphical position of the United States, its adapt- edness as the great resting place between Europe and Africa on one side, and Asia, China, &c. on the other, and the facilities it possesses for the construction of a great railroad, that will connect nost distant parts of the earth by steam. an accurate description of the worm that ed so much destruction in the growing crop of cotton; besides musical, theatrical, politi- , and other matter of interest to the old world. Tr will also contain a caricature representing Leo- pold de Meyer, the lion pianist, marching to the tune of the Marche Marocaine, and the latest news from Mexico and the army, Canada, &c. Price 6} cents in a wrapper. The Great Western. The non-arrival of this steamer begins to cre- ate some anxiety for her safety. She is now in her eighteenth day; and this fact, taken into con- sideration with the terrible gale that blew over the Adantic from the 6th to the 19th inst., leads many to fear that she experienced that gale, and has met with seme accident. Although the gale in question was dreadfully severe, we have strong hopes that the Great Western escaped its vio- lence. Jt may be that she has been delayed by the westerly winds that have lately prevailed She has been over twenty days in crossing the Auantic. The Course of the Adminstration with re. gard to MexicoInconsistency of the Op- position. ‘The Mexican question has become one of too absorbing an interest to drop at once. We have before had occasion to remark upon the extraordinary unani nity that marked the com- menoement of the Mexican war. The war of 1812 was opposed with a great deal of vigor by a la portion of citizens, among whom were some @ principal men of the country.’ But even in Massachusetis, where the greatest opposition to the war of 1312 had been manifested, the prepara- tions to carry on the war with Mexico were con- ducted with unwonted spirit and ,ardor. .Thou- sauds curolled themselves whose services could not be accepted, there being a superabundant supply of soldiers, But as soon asit became apparent to the whigs that the administration were gaining popularity, and that the war, judging from the glerious vieto- ries of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, would result creditably to Mr. Polk and his cabinet, a tem of petty carping atthe policy of the admi- ration was got up all over the country? by the whig nels and whig politicians, who were evidently id that the administration would gein too much popularity by the Mexican war. At tus time the war was in course of vigorous prosecution, and there was every reason to antici- pate toat it would be brought to a speedy termina- ti But forthwith a determined opposition was gotup. Some of the most prominent whig Sena- tors deciaimed against the iniquity of warring a nation like Mexico, unable to defend her- The whig press all joined in the ery, and nowwitstanding that active operations were sus- pended, the railiag against the administration still continued From secret information, derived from a citizen of the United States resident in Mexico, to the efivet, that that country was desirous of peace, the P sntapplied to Congress for an appro- priation to enable him to enter into negotiations ; ny upon self. Su @ppropriation that was absolutely necessary for the purpose of treating about a lasting peace. This negotiation was proposed in pursuance of the very policy that the whigs had previously clemored against the President for not adopting But immediately the measure was introduced into Congress, the leading whigs attacked it, and it was finally defeated by Mr. John Davis, a Sena- | tor from Massachusetts, speaking against time. > whigs then began to clamor against the ad- on for proposing to send a mission of peace to Mexico, declaring that our government d to purchase an inglorious peace, notwith- at the President had gnaranteed in his tno such use would be made of the Notw' of t President de- ed a friendly message to the Mexicans, de- the desire of this nation to be on ami- erms with her sister republic. This was ipliance with the wishes of the most ultra advocates of peace among whigs—and still was no cessation of carping on their part. fiiencly overtures of our woven megs te ed by Mexieo; and imi ly the result was of the nals of this city, de. alate convention to be the the the appropriation, ) standing the factious de- | Tue Derres ov rue Conowen, &c.-Among county officers to be elected this fall is a coroner. | And a very nice sort ofa thing it is too, this same office of coroner, with about $5,000 a-year, clear of ali expenses, and tolerably easy times for most of the year; but this 1s all by the way; we wantto mention a much needed reform in the coroner’s department. Every body knows that he is the only man in the county who holds a check rein upon the Sheriff. It is he who has to serve all writs upon that officer. The fees connected with this part of his official duty are very small, and the inconvenience result- ing from the connection of this and his more ap- propriate duty of superintending inquests upon dead bodies, is sometimes very great. For in- stance, afew days ago while Coroner Rawson was engaged in taking testimony in the case of Mrs. Eliza Russ, who was murdered, as is sup- posed, by her husband, some citizen whose rights were about to be violated, applied to have a pro- and the inquest upon which a jury were serving atthe time was grave and vastly important, and both the inqnest and the process required the corouer’s personal attention. This is by no means a rare occurrence, and now what we pro- pose is to remedy the evil by providing that this wnit- serving upon the sheriff be performed by some other officer. The reform is much needed, as any of the ex- coroners will admit. There is also another matter connected with the ceroner’s office which ought to be put right. The committee on public offices and repairs, of the Board of Aldermen, in their zeal to remedy ly overdid the matter, and created a greater nui abate. They abolished the dead-house in the Park, and had one built at the foot of Twenty- | ninth street, on the East River, a very good place | for a dead-house to be sure, but a place, unfortu- nately, which is never sought, and which has as yet, we believe, never been unlocked in order to receive a single dead body; and the consequence | is, that the remains of those who are found drowned, or who from any cause become pro: per subjects for an inquest, lie where they are found, sometimes for whole days, until the coroner can find time to attend to them. Loud complaints are made continually about this mat- ter, and it certainly is a great shame that such a state of things should exist. Removing the dead house from the Park was all very well, but es- tablishing it so high up town as 29th street was a great humbug. Some place nearer the centre of the city is much needed, asa receptacle for the dead bodies found, and if properly attended to, a dead house could be kept as inoffensive as any other house. At any rate, it would not look so unseemly as at present do the unprotected corpses that embellish our docks so frequently. We merely mention these things, in order that some of our public spirited city legislators may act upon the hints thrown out, and make to them- selves the name of having done something for the public good, while at the same time that same public good is brought about. In short, these suggestions are made for use, and not addressed to Buncombe. Tue Srate Convention.—This notable body of wise men and legislators, collected from aj quarters of the Empire State, and transported to the capital by the aid of horses and steam en- gines, on land and water,will adjourn on the sixth day of October next, by appointment. We believe it is now generally understood that | the result of their labors will be very much like that produced by the mountain,which, after heav- ing and throwing up for three days, at length brought forth a mouse, but the color of which his- | tory has not enlightened us about. The color of | the mouse akout to be brought forth by the con- the | cess served immediately. The case was urgent, | the “ Dead- House in the Park” nuisance, entire- | sance than that which they took so much pains to | | A on | board MONUMENT TO THOMAS FREEBO THE BRAVE WHW YORE PILOT, WHO WAS LOST WHILST ON DUTY, IN THE TERRIBLE GALE OF FEBRU! ew York Pilot, ta thecoust of Nucreey ‘om the coast o Feb, 15, 1846. wr’ rn i memory of the late Tomas FREEBORN, Coast of New Jersey on the 15th last. The expense of this vention is still in doubt, but we believe it will be | so varied, as todefy the detection of any predo- minating one. Badinage aside, we believe that a great error | was committed at first in limiting this body of | men toa certain time within which they should | give a new constitution to the Empire State. Our | interests are so varied, the pursuits of our citizens so different, the wants ofthe present age are so | many, and the progressive spirit of the age so ra- pid, that no body of mortals could,within the time | allotted to the convention, perform the duties be- fore them, without first coming to a general une derstanding among themselves of the remedies that the diseases of the body politic require. — This general understanding we believe is now attained; and the members of the comyention un- derstand themselves and each other so well, that they are only now competent'td commence their | labors. Ifa new constitution should offered | toour citizens by the convention, for their con- | firmation at the next November election, we be- lieve that it will be rejected by a tremendous ma- jority, on account of itsimperfectness. It will provide no reform in owr judiciary system—the | greatest burden our people suffered under ; and | that alone will ensure its rejection. j The convention have been so much divided on organ of the party in this State, sang pwns in praise of Mexico, for her spirit in rejecting our overtur Did ever the foul spirit of partizanship drag men into such imeonsistencies? Parties, it is true, must exist. and jt is well thatitisso. But here we see men, in a matter involving the destinies of the country, organizing a factious opposition to the cou:se of the adrministration, notwithstanding that that course was in direct consonance with their own previously expressed opinions. The administration has leit the opposition noth- ing to complain of. It has followed out the whig policy, and that policy has failed. Itis now about to pursue its own, and we trust that active opera tions eysinst the enemy will be followed up with vigor. As tothe promise of the Mexican govern- | Ment to lay the proposal of the United States be- fore their Congress, which is not to assemble till | December, (if indeed such a frivolous answer was in reality returned.) it was but for the purpose of Procrastination. A matter of less importance would justify the convocation of a special session of Congress. Santa Anna wishes to gain time to Teoruit; and our government are very properly determined to aliow him no respite, but to have either war or peace, and not a state of armed in- activity. We have exhausted our peace policy with Mexi- co. It is now time to strike a blow that will in- duce her to listen to reason. Although indifferent to the opinions of Euro- pean governments,we are, nevertheless, glad that the President has not left in the power of the most peace-loving of them to cavil with our treatment of Mexico. We have shown in our treatment of that natio: n example of forbearance unprece- dented in the history of any country. We find that our forbearance tends but to prolong the war, and we mast now fight to conquer peace. We understand that the offer of mediation made by the English government, was couched in the most respectful and courteous terms. We fee! assured tha the rejection of that offer will be eharacterized by a similar tone and spirit. *It is not in Mr. Buchanan’s nature te be outdone in politeness by Lord Palmerston. Annivan rrom Faance.—The packet ship Havre, Capt. Ainsworth, arrived yesterday from Havre, whence she sailed on the 2d instant. We jeorn from Capt. Ainsworth that on the 224 inst., ‘when in lat. 41 57, lon. 60 30, he fell in with the ‘wreck of a ship, on fire. He lowered the boat nnd went alongside, but could not make out her name. She was au English ship, timber laden apparently a new vessel, and had a woman figure-head Men will think differently, | this measure, and the new plans suggested are so | | various and so inapplicable, that none whatever will have been concluded upen by the day of ad- journment. Rosert Owen.—We beg to direct the reader’s attention to the memorial of Robert Owen, which was lately presented by that distinguished philan- | thropist and friend of man, to the House ef Com- mons of England, which will be found in another | column of this day’s paper. The majonty of our _ citizens may, and we believe do disagree with | Mr. Owen in his views on the reorganization of | society, but all must admire the candor and disin- | terestedness that have characterized him from the | moment when he directed his energies to the ac- } complishment of his favorite plan, until the pre- | sent time, in all parts of the civilized world. | There is probably no man living that possesses a stronger claim on the affections of his fellow mor- tals than does Mr. Owen. The petition in ques- tion was presented in Parliament, we believe, by Lords Palmerston and Brougham. It could hard. ly have been expected three years ago, that such a petition would be sanctioned at this early day. There has certainly been rapid progress in libe- ralism throughout the world. Attorney Geyerat or Wisconstn.—In our re- port of the meeting relative to the North Western rivers and lakes, we stated that “‘Mortimer M, Mowbray, late Attorney General of Wisconsin, | seconded the resolutions.” Now, Mortimer M. Mowbray is a very romantic name, and would take well any where, yet the Attorney General would no doubt prefer his own, viz.: Mortimer M. Jackson. Starew Iscanp, September 28, 1846. Split im the Democratic Ranke—Probable Success of the bom Political Squabbling—Strange State of Af- rawr The utmost confusion exists at the present moment on the island in the political ranks, owing to a want of | unanimity of feeling in each political party. The ghost | of native Americanism is still seen stalking about at the preliminary political meetings, and a total undecidedness is every where manifest, more then one half not knowing | whether they are going to serve God or Beal. | remnant of the uative party stand with their dager tn taeir mouths—the democrats are divaffected—and the whigs are remaining mum, in order to simultaneously enter the Gold of action The probable cause of the dis- edection in the democratic , i8 Owing to the forced | reseman | and enthusiasm with which, as Ion, sho surrende: | mond Brig,” and | “Guay Manner! e, and finished in comer of Tenth street and Broadway. TO BE BRECTHD IN GRHENWOOD CUMETERY. Tue above is a very faithful and correct engraving of a monument, which is to be erected to the brave pilot who was lost in the memorable gale on th = Ht uel of sculpture, is about $3000. It is of the best Italian mar- style that reflects the highest credit on the artist—Mr. Michael Flannelly @ The monument is surmounted by the figure of “Hope,” leaning on an anchor. The column which supports it is nine feet, on@ Capstan three and ahalf feet. At the base of the column there fi beautifully chiseled, and finished off with exquisite taste and execution, the representation of a shi in distress at sea, witha pilot boat coming to the rescue, designed to represent the melancholy event—viz: the death of the deceased. The entire monument is eminently worthy of the yard of Mr. Flanuelly, whose superb specimens of workmanship called forth the admiration of those who attended to see the monument yesterday. It is t° be placed in the Greenwood Cemetery ; and the expense Will be defrayed, not alone by the New : o1k Pilots, but by warm hearted friends and ad- jirers of the deceased. The monument is highly creditable to the parties who have got it up; and fully due to the de “eased, who was universally esteemed by all cla It is well worth a visit. Of chaste ani} simple design, it is executed with infinite taste and ability. Theatricals.' J Panx Tueatare.—A [very respectable audience, com-| posed of, apparently, the élite of our city, was gathere4} within the walls of the Park last evening, and their appro ciation of the excellencies of the acting was best evinced ' by their loud and reiterated applause. The tragedy ot © at “ Fazio is one but seldom produced in this city, though abounding in fi d touching 5 of and eloquent feeling, Mra. Mowatt and Mr. Davenport evening. Mrs. Mow- att has already achieved an enviable reputation, but last evening her personification of the cl r of Bianca, ed her to be ‘of powers fitting her to old the highest rank among the actresses of the oge. Mr. a ‘also gained fresh laurels last evening, though he appeared less animated than we have sometimes seen him. Some of his points however told well, and called forth loud commendation from those present. The comedy of the “Irish Attorn was admirably acted. Mr. Leonard, by his rich bregue, droll gestures, and true delineation of the frolicksome son of the Emerald Isle. kept the audience in convulsions of laughter from the beginning to the end of the pla is undou! ly an actor of rare merit. evening he will appear as Teddy O'Rourke, in t! “ Trish Tutor ;” and this alone should be enough to fill the honse. Mrs. Mowatt and Mr. Dav rt will take weet Nothin Corer Co eK py ea vat ;” and, in n, 6 ‘written by Samuel Lover, will be The Hi ' performed, str. Leonard as Pat Murphy. A most power- to ful combination of attraction; and we expect forle = ‘ house such as Old Drury is wont to see in days. Bowery Turatar.—The Bowery Theatre was dense” ly crowded last night to witness the performance of Mrs | Shaw as Ion, in Sergeant Talfourd’s play of that name.— The last hope of the noble house of Argos never had a better representative The great {charm in Mrs. Shaw's acting is theftotal abandonment of self, and devoting her whole soul to the character she assumes. The mi Ps r life for the welfare of her native country, and the fal 1 to the Argives, as a boon, to ik kind- Iy'of the father from whom stern fate divided lon during life, coupled with the joinment to live circled li blessed family, by simple laws, drew down loud pe: approbation. We have seldom seen a more perfect piece of acting, or one wherein there was £0 much to admire ‘and 80 little to find fault with. Mr. Neafie, as Adrastus, added to the effect. In parts of simple declamation, this ntleman to more advant than in portraying fa Macbeth or Richard. Mr. Kiecoateting pamons of Nachelh of Richard te of the audience Medon found an excellent representa- ‘a tive in © and the other characters were well au] . throughout, was acted ina very jc nigh! ag a ne Mar. more, apart admirably suited to display her tell ve! nner in which the pieces are placed upon the e reflects the highest credit on Mr. Wemyss, | and his it, Mr. Addis. Garexwich Tueatae.@Mr. Freer, the able manager ofthis popular resort of our up-town population, sertain- ly deserves a great deal of praise for his untiring efforts to please his patrons ; and we are glad to see that it is awarded to him in a legitimate and profitable way/by good houses. There is, perhaps, no other hacen in ins are taken to produce Le hot abe ortese ire po Bay to please an r.udience tthe Greenwich ; and of this the whole city can bear witness in the eng: ent of actors and actresses regard to expense. The bill thivcroningeminces iho drama of the VRow of Nesle oo aaa vad tie delightful melo-tramatic opera of or the y's Prophecy.” When we that Miss Duff, Mr. Freer, together with the the company will appear in these, itis ficient to fill the house. Master john D iamond sil performs in his own Pepe tyle at this theatre, elicits the applause of the audience. ‘A Reat Inten Evenrro —On Monday evening last, there were four public Irish entertainments in this city. Mr. Lover made his debut at the Stayvesant Institute, political matter alone redeoms it | which was closely packed by one of the most fashiona- tion of Goldemith’s * Deserted Villeg ble audiences that has ever assombled in this city. At visiters will go when they got peat, and you might a9 the Park, Mr. Leonard, an Irish actor of great merit, also well attempt to over iy Mountains with & made his debut to a well filled house. At the Chatham, broomstick as to stop them. Puseyiem flourishes, and Barney Williams, a young actor, who takes @ high posi bee 4 . in e spiritual poiat of view, looksvery pro | Hoe ia Irish comedy, appeared in favorite piece ; and The. | at theatre, Mr Nickenson, a gentleman of consi The rape case will shortly wur le tapis, ond & | derail comic appeared in'a new farce called the variety of fan will present in a variety of shapes, “irish Tiger.” 9 iy for the popularity of | * Rep Gio mundane aphece Gem etter | tei comedy. We @ thegrowing taste for ESE ‘were they given by » Athenew ‘Irish acting, as, besides being among the most entertain: ing of theatrical performances, we cannot forget that bout the only man who did justice to our national cha- racter in his work on America, was an Irish comedian — Need we mention the honored name of bib pat Power ? Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean made their first appearance Baltimore, at the Holiday street Theatre, in Knowles’s lay of the “ Hunchback.” M’lle Blangy will make her 9) Boston, early i ppearance at the Howard nsuing Two Gextiemen or Vero! comedy . is to be brought out t in superb style, on the return of the Kcans ir southern trip Musical intelligenc-. Lao von pe Mere: Gaanp Festivar.—We have jut le wned that the celebrated Be:lioz‘bas scored “ La Marche d’Isly,” asa new testimonial of his admiration for his friend, Leopold de Meyer. This remarkable piece ill be performed with (‘La Marche Marocaine.” the in- Srumentation of which. lg nqeend Legeseah tenga n mi , oer die Renee ‘SM. Loder. The vocal department the German barytone, and ‘We learn that instead of the talented Korsinski. & Burk, the Cry opis ; pron has en; ed Tord in ber praise she is too well known alresdy. Mr. Loven.--We need scarcely remind our readers that Mr. Lover gives his second entertainment at the Stuyvesant Institute this evening. To those who heard Mr. Lover on Monday evening, we neod “y say one ofthe liar and delightfal entertain- pb wich be his audience. those who hed not au opportunity of hearing him, we would say, that they cannot have any conce; of the richness of the troat in store for them. We say this without the slight- est foar that any one who hears him will be at all P pointed. Tickets should be secured early, as there wi i doubtless be as great ® crowd to-night as on Monday evening. Tur Aro.ioweons.—The Masters Bullock and Cole, with Miss Anna Maria Cole, constituting this extraordi- nary family, give their farewell concert this evening, at the Apollo Rooms. On Monday night they exhibited before » crowded house in Brooklyn, and lest evening at Jersey va ‘Wherever they have ence of their |, the influ- genius upon the audience present is the of their me: Almost hes siastioally p—-. tod nowt bl te ont tad’ third repetition, Usaectod and 1 wesieal ‘alent, A ‘of favor with the ly place ona le of ‘ling forth Goeisnaee which few can excel or ching ‘oven imitate, Klett aek as for Delos the viclomselio prot where each is ‘oars of = pale Nore’1 would rest satisfied that hi thom played by this lad of Mites pears, We ton it 5 pete A Nhat this, their last concert in New York, will be by a crowded audience. ‘Tne Avmamna will henceforth be the up-town temple of amusement per excellence, where the finost music, in- strumental and vocal, may be enjoyed in perfection, qhile the palate is tickled by the most recherché and de- licate viands and confections—here, by the rise of Messrs. George Loder & Corby: estab one of the most desirable place of amuse: it yet vided for the blic—free from every Standing in the very heert of the up.town population, and on the eatest thoroughfare in America, the Al- hamra must frovitably command a full share of public patronage under any circumstances ; but with such musical entertainments as are certain te be produced by Mr. Loder, and the excellent a ments we may fairly anticipate under Corbyn’s direction, it will, doubt. leas, at ee Paces, a of Koawey ne fashion. To rer portion of our population, families, the Alhamra will prove a delightful resort during the coming winter. tess Master Sconcia, the celebrated violinist, we percelve our exchanges, is giving a concert at Princeton. The Ulitors speak 1s the hi terms of his performances Court Calendar, This Day. © Common Pieat.—Nos. 102, 110, 326, 98, 118, 120, 122, TOs cee’ Dosw ‘Of the court is adjourned to Thurs 4 | Cespisvinte Counse—Taortins axp Pactra. Yor | gelding Dimon, were to contend. Both of these horses | majority of those who were there yesterday were those terday, at the Centreville Course, there were two pieces Of sport to take place, the first of which was a tretting match, two mile heats, under the saddle, for which Mr Carl's brown horse Blue Dick, and C. Smith’s chesnu; @ppeared in good condition when brought on the course but there appeared little disposition to back up the char acter of either by offers to bet. However, there was some money staked even on the two animals, in small amounts. The attendance at the track was quite limited ; the re- tult, probably of the large assemblage at the Union the day before. Few people can devote two conscutive days to racing, and the managers of such things should be more considerate of their own interests in future. The whom sickness or death alone keep Finst Heat —Previous to the start, to the riders the conditions of the. them to be careful to have eve: ble—the horses carrying catch wi the part of those vat ite of time on having erin charge, one of them coming © Ciep hs in front of his adverrary, wi it any apparent xcept to annoy the lookers on. However, lozen false starts, they got the word, and away went, Dimon gar _ advance mend ari aye who . As they aj uarter passed his opponent, and led him a 1 half; and in this way, without the variation of a yar: either way, they neared the three quarter pole, when Dimon closed with Dick, and they came to stand and side. On leaving this place for the next mile, D: broke up, and Dick went in advance about three which he kept until he arrived at the half mile. Di now began to 1D en the distance between them, and at three quarters was alongside of Dick ; but soon after the taking this position, he broke up, which gave Dick the chance of leading home aead of him. The time occur ied in performing the heat, was—first mile 3:3—second 2434, total 6:734 ; which, probably would be considered good time on the other side of the Atlantic, but it will not do here. Sxconp Heat.—They started well together for this heat, but ere they reached the quarter, Dick broke up, and lost considerable ground. By the time Dimon If, Dick was at his elbow. They th ther in a beantiful manger from tke ry little difference to the three quarters ; prt dag ore the stand, Dimon broke up, Dick cross track in front of him, and leading home about three lengths. There was now a.charge of foul driving made, and the judges decided that if the horses were going according to the established rules for tret- ting, Dick must submit to a distance, the money. The stakeholder, howe’ written agreement between the owners ot which wasat variance with the rules regulatii trotting, and the inde concluded that they cot farther than give t eat to Dimon. The time heat was—first mile 3 4—3 23¢—total 6 634 n> Heat.—The rider of Blue Dick was now changed, Dimon having cl 1d in the previous heat. The horses got well off together, and during this heat every kind of manwuvring was resorted to in order to get ahead of each other. To describe the heat throughout can be done in few words—they kept side and side during the whole distance with the exception of the last quacter when Dimon broke up, and Blue Dick gotso much the advantage that he could not be over- taken. The heat and money were given to him. The time was—first mile 3:2—second 2:57—total 5:59. Pacina Purse.—Between the second and last heats above, the pacing purse was contended for, which termi- nated inone heat. Six horses were entered for this pores, but only two were willing to start, the others be- afraid of the mare Oregou ; it was the opinion that she was too fleet of foot forany of them. The two that started were, the brown mure @regon, and the chesnut felting Walpool. The m wou in 2:53, when the ree Was withdrawn, and ‘The fall races in Vii week. First day—O. P. in two heats: purse $200. Second di mare Marietta took the purse, $150, day—O. P. Hare’s Patsy Anthony took the purse, $300; three entries. The Kentucky races took place at Lexington, also last week. The race, on Monday, sweepstakes for two ear olds, was won by Bradley’s ch. f. Miss Biddle, beat- ng Buford’s ¢ { Fanny, and Mosby's. c. Faleon—Time 3:51—-3:493g. On Tuesday, the first race, two mile heats for three-year olds, was won by Buford’ c. 1, beating Bradley’s( W.Brown’s)br. c. . £. by Tela- mon, and Warfield’s b.c. by Berthune—the latter was distanced in the first heat—Time, 3:60, 3:60. On the same day, mile heats, free for ull ages, was won in three heats by Smith’s (Thornton’s) b.c. Tom Corwin. The first heat was won by Duke’s (Campbell’s) c.c., by Tel- amon. Seven horses ran in this race. Time, 1:51, 1:61, 1:523g. A match race between Bradley’s br. f. Aun Hughes, and Dudley’s (Thomas's) b.c, Wandering Jew, was won by the former. ‘Time, 1:54— 1:513¢. We understand that Mr. Eaton, who lately walked a thousand miles in a thousand hours, in Canada, will shortly attempt, iu or near this city, a pedestrian feat of far greuter difficulty. He will wafk one thousand quar. ters ofa mile in one thousand quarters of an hour; each quarter of a mile to be walked within a separate quar- terofan hour. ifthe old veteran should succeed, he will be the wonder of the 19th century. Police Intelligence. Serr. 29.—Dishonest Servant.—Officer McLaughlin, of the 3d ward, arrested yesterday a black fellow by the name of William H. Peggerrett, on a charge of stealing Mr. William T. Webb, of No. 281 im of bei |, he ad , and the officer recovered $5 ofthe money. Committed for trial by Justice Osborne. Charge of Highway Robbery.—Officer Gilgan, of the 6th ward, arrested last night aman by the name of John Rogers, on a charge of highway robbery, in knocking down John Kilfether in Mulberry street, and stealing Z from his person nearly $10 in money. Committed by Justice Osborne for examination. Receiving Stolen Goods.—Captain Gardner, of the 6th ward police, arrested last night a man called Michael Farrell, on a charge of receiving stolen goods, knowing them to be stolen, the pevperty of Mr. James Rogers, No. Os Broadway. Locked up for examination by Justice sborne. Petit Lareeny.—Officer Patrilge, of the 4th -ward, ar- rested last night a woman called Arabella W. Drew, bn suspicion of stealing $15 from Christopher Farrell, while in @ house of doubtful reputation in Water street. Lock- ed up for examivation. “Nicking” a “Knuck.”—One of the 15th ward officers, last night, “Nicked” Charly Thompson alias Scotch Al- lick, in ct of “‘sounding” fingering the coat tails of men while standing at the lower door of room at Stuysevant Institute, endeavoring to 5 tance tothe soiree of Mr. Lo The rascal was conveyed before Justice Merritt, and locked up for examination. Taken from, @ thief —Officer Feeny, of the 6th ward, arrested fast night an old offender, by the name of John Smith; having in his possession 4 door plates, evidently stolen. He was in the act of selling them, when the above vigilant officer seized him. An owner is wanted for the spply to the above officer at the station house. jocked up for examination. table looking a riz”— appearance, accompanied with ed the following It appears that her husband is a ident of Whitehall, in tnis Stete, by the name of George Taylor, where he left a day or two ago, and arrived in this city yesterday, in order to abandon’ his wife and family. This charge sue msde xgainst her husband; but not having a witness te that “eet, which is necessary to establish the fact, accordi: to ‘aw, therefore this praiseworthy magistrate depute: an officer to art, Mrs Taylor to where hor husband was, in the lower part of the city; and ou being asked again what he intended to do for the support of his wife, stated that he would do nothing tor her, and in the presence of the officer, totally refusing to live with her or maintain her. The officer then re ‘Taylor, and related what this worthy L had said; whereupon the affidavit of the wile was nd bein: bstantiated by a wit- ness, @ warrant was issued for rest of Taylor, on a charge of abandoning his wile aud family, aad when brought up before Justice Osborn, he still avowed most positively that he would not live with her, aod thinking to escape the punishment of the law, declared most s0- Jemply that they were not married, consequently he was not amenable to the law. Thus, this mivister of the gox- pel preclaimed to the worls that he had been living tor several yeurs pust in a state of a ultery with this woman, by whom he has had two children—this fuct he don’t pre- tend to deny, and yet this bad man is endeavoring to abandon them, so that they may beeome a burden to this county. The magistrate, however, disbelieved his sto ‘und committed him to prison to allow time for lor to procure some evidence of their marriage. But if -be should fail in doing so, he will then be held, and tnade to provide for the support of the children. City Convention. The Convention met lastevening, Dr. Wiit1ass in the chair. ‘The minutes of the last mecting were read and ap- roved. ‘4 The Convention took tp the report on education, as re ported, by Committee of the Whole. It was adopted. The’ Committee on Frauchises reported. ‘Vise report was ordered to be printed. The Committee on Powers and Duties also presented their report. Ordered to be printed. The Convention adjourned to this (Wednesday) even- ing at 6 o’clock. Court of Common Pleas, was summed up this morning and given to the jury.— sealed verdict yesterday morning. Samuel Jordon and Mary Jane, his wife, vs. James Rlackwood —This was an ejectment for a gore of land si- (uated in 8thavenue. In 1839, the gore of Jand in dispute was purchased by a man named Joha Merlin,who died in (345 unmarried, leaving no direct relati upon which his ete relations, aoe iy ee ciaimed his property; subseq' rerest of the otber collatorale by ‘assign fendant occupied the premises unde! i lia, Mrs. Jordon he declined and the ‘eshim, The defence was t.7o fold; first, that th rela ionship between Mrs. Jordon and the dec not legally proved ; and secondly, that she did not m but her title to the premises, inasmuch as an adverse tit to hers, and the parties under which she claims, was a other = claiming to be relations of John | if however, a ever, found a verdict for the For plaintiffs, Mr. H. Wilson. under the direction of the Court, laincitts | Barber; for defendant, Mr. P. | United Before Judge Betts. Bert. 29.—The United St marked Rand No. 20, consi: of cashmere shawls — Chas Cause was resumed this morning, aod i tpn suramed up was given to the jury, Saaled verdict Mrs. Jordon, | Tre Ruse Pavenent.—The specinisn of this pavement tid down in front of Calico-dum kas now been in operation 4 sufficient time to have its merits well tested. Allagree that it has answered admirably the purposes for which it is intended, and it seems to be as indestruetible as the Rock of Gibraltar. Mr. Russ has expended over $3000 from hisown pocket on this experiment, and if it had failed would quietly have submitted to his less ; but common justice now demands, inasmuch as the whole city is bene- by it, that the Corporation should pote te of lee me = oe eid out, yee for the time and labor ex; Our Cae Fathers can annually spend five or six thousand dollars for the eaten of Taek tema eet ‘ould uphold trae 2 e give him phe Be t to finish Broad: ner as he has commenced on it. It will Sartre ae re penetra our . signatures, praying the Corporation to remunerato Mr. Rass for his-outlay, and there can be no doubt but that @ strong public appeal will be made in his favor. Destructive Frar.—About half past seven e’clock last evening, the Hall bell tolled off an alarm of fire in the fifth district, which the firemen discoverea to be in the large five story building, occupied by R. C. Wetmore & Ce, and by Prosper M. Wetmore as the Navy Agency. ist—Alarm, from bonfire in 6th Avenue. At No. 77 Dit | saybabl t, slight damage. 0. 77 Div: and-—Ab6 Morton street, damage trifling, caused by the gas lamp bop “4 Y , occasioned by bursting of a x Of ; “Alarm by bursting of a spirit gas cor. ‘dnd strest ana Srd_A\ a “Alarm. T7th—At 149 Crosby, attest. Twe dwellings slightly de- maged. 8th—Co: of Avenue D and 4th street, ina . poo , in a grocery. ry 9th—At 163 William street, ¢. ‘At comer of Clarkson'end Wert stvects, at a suscke . ee where fire originated. 10th—At corner of and Cherry streot. At 41 Laurens. same ‘At James, near ‘ttzvet, Several small buildings occupied es a soap factory and stable. Cause unknown. Steambost ‘ Excelsior,” at foot of Courtland street. Caused by bi boiler. with Essex Market Bell. “Alarm. 0: Mth—At ist are Deer $1 Avenue. A “ Mth—At'103 Charles ttrest’ Several frame —. charles a . Firo originated in a cat fer’s. ee wcaiies a of Hudson Hammond. Cause ur- wn. ‘i “At 16th street and 6th Avenue. —At Hudson Cee Blif 5 “At — Reade street. coepteea tn Resse of a _ gas lamp. Ith—Atar bik avenue, eet aaa cae neerly —. venue. apd destroyed, and the roof Ho. py -cettomy 18th—At corner of Prince and Broadway. At Niblo’s era See dwelling, &c. ke. all destroyed. ‘ rm. 19th—At 18 Morton street. Several stables destreyed and three horses. Suppesed work ef an incen- diary. Alarm, created by the bell ringer at the Tower ringing for a that occurred in Westchester ‘oun At 133 Charles street. Slight damage. Alarm, Caused by Washington Market Bell. Alarm, Cansed by light ina window at corner of acta and Elizabeth streets. jassau street. from Sunday Atles building Slight damage—eccidental. basen en of ee and sh LS hag Thea )-- supposed the work of an jncendiary. 22d—In the rear of 554 Broome, in “pose dy ae house injured—dam ifling. 23d—At 73 Ludlow—porter house, caused by bursting of & spirit gen lamp. ‘. 26th—Alarm, cause unknown. “(At 254 South street, caused by boiling oil. 26th—At 407 Broome street ; caused by chimney taking fire ‘27th—Cerner of Allen and Divisien ; trifling. 28th—228 William street, in a bakery ; damege none. “In King, near Hudson; caused by the barsting of & spitit gax lamp ; occupied by several fumilies ; all on the floor ef the garret. 29th—At 194 Water street ; damage trifling. Accipent.—A female child was accidentally run over last evening, by a horse and wagan belon; ing to Hi ity of * Ste’ 's ht, Esq, in tue vicinity Broadway, near Chambers street ‘The jured. Officer Corwin was promptly in attendance, and the child was peg erate, ares ed to a doctor’s store, and was subsequently taken i Wasnincrox Grevs.—The 8th company of this fine corps will make their annual target excursion to Bull’s ferry tomorrow The company will assemble at the ar- reed, Sever g of Broadway and Lispenard street, at 9 ore! Me Impaisonina Witxasexs.—A few days sinces oung ‘woman was discharged from the city i whe been there three months as a witness ina the defendants were on bail, and were finally disc! withouta trial Another case has come to our kno where a woman, a stranger in the city, was rob some clothing and made complaint to the police, and was committed to prison as a witness, and for three weeks where A Graman axp Exo: In tHe Count or Sxssions.—A ne and great inconvenience results in consequence of the introduction ef German witnesses who cannot ak a word of Engh Whenever these cases occ! they do very frequently—the Court is obliged to call upon some person to velunteer as inter preter and if no person capable of performing the requisite duty happen to be in court at the ti ‘sire necessa- rily remain in statu quo un’il the nece ‘aid can he pro- cured. There are quite a number of intelligent Germans in the police department, and it would be a good ilea if one of them could be detailed for special du y 1 A word te the above matter set right immediately, or the conclusion will force itself upon us that ord intended for the. wise, as aforesaid, has been like pearls cast before. &o. | Orrice, Sep 29.—Sudden Deaths.—The Co an inquest yesterday at No 43 H street on the body of Ann Fenelon, a native of ireland, ear | of age, who came to her death by con tion of ihe brain, f adduced by previous habits of liie and ill health. Verdict according! Xe, Also, at No. 27 Washiny street, on the body of a iliam Warner, born in Rhode child by the name of Island, aged 3 years and nine months, who came to hit death by debility arising trom intermittentfever. Verdict accordingly. station house. on the body of Edward Mitchell, « native of Ireland, 30 years of ago, who came <soe” by deliriun tremens. Verdict ao to the facts. roreny lecseamed four fld este ir over those of the two previous days, es the following ce a will tes a : zr. Let Mary. Philadelphia; J. Slater, Now Haven; T. Whedbee, U. 8. A; R. Caul Philadelphia. Astox—W. Winter, Louisiana, Rev H. Coskeny, more; &. Burd, Philadelphi ‘Smith, Alad: Gris): J. Wat jeltimore; W. ilowes, Bow ollins, Connectiont; H. Sands, Eng Washington, B. Mule, do; J. Stokes Philadelphia. Crty—C. Miller, New Windsor; 8. Tucker, Wilming- ton; R. Bagard, do; C. Gardelto, Philadelphia; ‘R. Nicolas U.S tedy Somerset; W. Eli ; F Petts, Go; J. Broomield, Lootons WL woaton:, J. De race, Boston, ‘ots, Geo Parker, o Crawford, Baltimore; W. Cooke, Galveston, H Tow send. Boston; W. Fox, Mass; P. Stockton, Newport; H Towasent, Loston; L Baker, New Orleans; wold, Phila; C Pasterson, Was n. ; Fea —D. Williams, Albany; Mr. Gibson, W‘ tor; H. May, Swvannah; W. Wade, do; A. Hamilter W. Kendrick, Soston; L. Mason, Michigan Mobile; W’ Wood, Savannah; G. Jewett consin Territory; M, Motealf, Pennsylvania: West Point, M. | Louis; P. Wright Ohio MR ww York; N. White, Mass; M Duke, » ha r-oe 2 Be W. Coleman, Pe! |. Horne, Ni J. Baer, 8. he, Yale College; D. Stowe, Toledo; F. La ned, Point , Boston. T. Taylor, § Boston; BW! ; Von stentet Richarila, ‘Tro; lerson, Toro! iu jompson, Ohio; R. Ji gam 5 Frothingham, Albany. Jupson’s.—W. Wardell, North Carolina; R. Stewar South Carolina; J. Meltae, North Ca P. Hartford; M. Blanchard, Madieon; H. Baldwin, af ne H, Bennett, Galveston; al lence; A. Bamber, Onei man. C, Kemman, N. J J. Wi ford; D. Tucker, J. Tucker, Norwich.