The New York Herald Newspaper, December 1, 1846, Page 2

NEW YORK HERALD. Yew York, Tuesday, December 1, 1846, = = News from Kurepe. dee at Boston on Wed- The Caledonia w day ot Thureday. She will bring news from ve to the 1%h ultume, inelusive. In a com nerce t of wew her advices will be interest- « Ww must still keep an eye on the specu- important fajor General W jay, in the packet ship | New Orleans, and the being in Camargo in three wee We that the speed of the Ur “ equal to the General's desire to react . action On his val at Matam ras and Camargo, he as me the command of the this side ¢ latter point, and organ- ize them for a forward movement to Tampico, and thence, perchance, to San Luis Potosi, where he may form # junction with Major General Tay- or, and overthrow Santa Anna, if the Mexicans fo not in the meantme take the job ont of their bands This is the order of the movement of General Scott, according to the inteligence now in our possession. If there be any change made, we will note the tact State of Trade—The Prospects in Relation to the Spring Basiness. The remunerating press which have tor some- time past ruled for our staple agricultural pro- duots, and the extensive foreign demand that has existed {of several months, have placed the largest class of consumers in this country in a very pros- perous Condition. We have, during the past year, been large sellers; we have sold much more than we have bought, and we, therefore, have the means to become large purchasers. The nee of trade between this and foreign coun- ely in our favor, and the time is not far Aistant when shall be in the market for the man- aiactures and products of Europe, and require large supphes to meet our demands. The course of trade 80 far this year has been such as to turn the tide ef precious metals to our shores, and we have no doubt but that within the next x months the importation will reach tea or fil- ten millions of dollars, The introduction of such an immense amount af specie into the country, will have a tendency to inflate the currency, by increasing the paper issues of the banks, and an inflation of prices will naturally follow. An expansion ot the currency, and au advance in prices, will lead to a very great extension of business, and a large importation of foreign manufactures, both on domestic and fo- reign account, and ultimately to an exportation of specie to a greater amount than that imported. We do not look upon these deviations from the regular course of trade, in a favorable light, as they invariably lead to a derangement in all the departments of commerce, which we are unable to regulate fora long time. A large importation of the precious metals in- variably leads to an exoortation of a large amount, at a time when we are little able to loose it. For every dollar of specie brought into the country by the balance of trade, two dollars go out, Wecannot calculate upon a commerce with Great Britain for any length of time similar to that we have had during the past two years, un- less the harvests of the United Kingdom should | continue to be deficient. This we can by no means depend upon, although we have nodoubt but that our agriculturists will extend the cultiva- tion of the principal grains, for the purpose ot mecting any foreign demand which may arise.— The supply of breadstuffs is, therefore, likely to be sufficient for any emergency ; but in the ab- sence of an extensive external demand, prices nuust fall toa ruinous, or atleast, below a remune- rative point. An extensive demand for an article is sure to lead to an increased production, and unless the demand continues large, there must be an over supply. The production of all kinds of grain in the ‘United States, another year, provided the season is favorable, will be immense ; and in the event at the harvests of Europe being an average, it will be difficult to tell what level prices will reach. At present every thing wears a very prosperous ‘appearance, and the condition of the preducing classes has been so much improved by the pro- fitable business of the past two years, that a very extensive demand for the manufactures of Europe, and the necessaries and luxuries of life generally, will be experienced next spring, which will stimu- late importations toa great extent. We shall have glorious times for at least twelve months. Then look out for breakers. The com- mercial classes wre at present in a healthy condi- tion, but we are fearful that they will soon become diseased. ALTA CaLirornia.—All the accouuts which we continue to receive from this distant portion of our territory, as we are now warranted in calling it, fully confirm the previous impression we had formed of its fine climate, fertility, and resourees. These, coupled with the importance of its geo sraphical position, must, under the judicious and jostering care of a wise government, and the na- tural enterprise of our people, ere long, render it one of the brightest jewels in our confederated coronet. The importance of this vast and valuable terri- tory must be, to every reflective and patriotic American mind, a source of exultation and anxiety. Exultation at the extension of American principles, the triumph of American arms, and the great impulse it is destined to give to Ameri- can commerce; and anxiety, sincere anxiety, that such a sound system of order, protection and im- partial justice may be early established there as shall unite all interests, and beget unlimited con- fidence amongst the mixed population of that extensive region, in our desire and ability to pro- mote their welfare and happiness, and protect their persons and property. To accomplish this, inthe present belligerent state of our relations with Mexico, and the daring and predatory habits of the roving bands of Indians and robbers who infest the ranchos and villages, and plunder the farmers and peaceable inhabitants, is no easy matter, and seems to demand some further con- sideration and energetic action from the govern- ment at Washington. A modified system of military colonization would, perhaps, be the most economical and effective mode to accomplish these desirable ob- jects; nor do we conceive that the government would experience much difficulty in procuring, in this city alone, a reasonable number of men willing to serve during the war, and afterwards, for the consideration of moderate grants of land, become permanent settlers; and, without further recompence, keep up their organization for the defence of that country and the protection of pro perty, &c. &c. Such a class of men would have the strongest interest in the preservation of order, and the efficient defence of the country would ost the government but little; and ifcomposed of velligent and industrious men, would exert a owerfal influence in developing the resources of ® country, extending its commerce, and attach- to our institutions its half civilized inhabitants. One or two regiments of such men, organized * & mounted force, and sent out on these terms, would confer incalculable benefit to our interests there, and 1t is therefore with great satisfaction we have learned that Col. Duff, with commenda- bie sagacity, foreseeing what the necessities o ‘hat country would require, has offered the ser- y rsa of lus regiment, attached to Gen. G. P. i — fine brigade in this city, to the government ashingtoa, ‘Lhe high respectability, intelli- euce and fitness of Col. Duff, to successfully eon- long known to our first citizens, that we shail merely take advantage of this opporturnity to State, that we regard the terms upon which he proposes to aid in the defence and settlement of that distant region to be patriotic, well consider- ed, and s@ economical and advantageous to the interests of the country, as to be eminently en- titled to the consideration of the government. Alta California is destined to become one of the rechestard most important States in the Union. Twe New Youk Reoingnr ror Mrxico.—We learn that no provision has yet been made for the ediate sapport ofthe men now enl.sted, or for expenses incidental to the formation and equipment of the regiment of volunteers ordered out from this State. The officers have given much time and attention to the enlisting, drilling and preparing their companies; most of them have been engaged from early dawn toa late hour of the night, and to exposure of all kinds, since the requisition made on their regiment. Besides, they have peid out of their own pockets the bills which have been presented them for printing, station- ery, postage, » to a large amount. This is certainly imposing too great a tax on the colonel! and his officers. Will not the citizens of New York free the otlicers of the regiment from the necessity of paying from their own purses the expenses whieh are dady and hourly accruing? The men who have already enlisted are mostly dependent on their daily ls bor for support, and should receive assistance in some shape from those who are able to give it. We are informed that no provi- sions has yet been made by the War Depart- ment for the paymentof theirexpenses. Such being the fact, we think that the antho- rities of the city should come forward at once in this matter, and like their sister cities of New Or- leans and Philadelphia, make immediate provi- sion for the wants and necessities of the regiment. Will not some of those who proved themselves by their eloquent speeches, great and patriotic men, at the mass meeting in the Park, now put their words and promises in practice, at least by assisting those who go to fight our battles in Mex- co Nous verrons P. S. Laws Deo! There is emoe patriotism in our Common Council, that’s sure. About 9 o’- ‘lock last night, the city fathers appropriated $1000, equal to one thousand ounces of glory, to- wards defraying the expenses of the volunteers till they are mustered into service. Now for the Park oraters. It is their turn next. imn the Streamer Atiantic.—We were under the ne- cessity, in giving the facts connected with the loss of this steamer, of mentioning the robberies said to have been committed upon some of the bodies washed ashore. Since then, some papers have contradicted the state- ment, and one regrets copying the article from our columns. For the credit of human na- ture, it would give us pleasure to acknowledge our error, if one had been committed by us, but we in the first place received our information from what we deemed unquestionable au- thority, and since then the papers of last evening mention other circumstances. One paper states, in corroboration, that the clothes of the lamented Dr. Armstrong were cut, and his watch, money, and other valuables abstracted. The meed of punishment due to those guilty we leave to public opinion to award. | If the other bodies were not robbed, we shall take great pleasurein so staiing, when we are as- sured, by proper authority, that such is not the oase. Movements.—The Hon. Daniel Webster left town yesterday for Philadelphia, where he is to partake of a public dinner to-morrow afternoon. Arriva op Caprain Watker.—This gentleman arrived here by the Phiiadelphia train at ten o’clock last evening. Intelligence. . L—Yesterday there were two pe: | over this course. The first was for $200, | | to wagons, mile heats, best three in five, wagon and dri- ver to weigh 462 pounds, between the sorrel gelding | Capt. Waugh, (formerly Peacock,) and the roan gelding Roanoke. Capt. Waugh was the favorite previous to the start at ten to seven—ten to six—and finally two to one—but there was not a great amount taken at the latter figure.— ‘There were a number of wagers laid on time—2 42 being the minutes and seconds named—all offered being taken. The general appearance of the horses was good, great care having been taken with them to insure fast time; but the wind blew a hurricane during the afternoon, which upset all the calculations of the drivers of the horses to make them outdo their previous exploits. There were a number of strangers on the track, smong whom were Hiram Woodruff, (the celebrated trotting trainer,) and a number of other choice sporting spirits from Boston ; besides all the turfmen of this city and vi- cinity. The horses came up to the stand, on being called for, where their drivers received instructions from the judges of the arrangements of the owners of the horses govern: ing the match ;,and also, the positive assurance, that in case of infringement on the agreement, the penalty would ge against such violation of correct conduct, Ke. Ke.— After which the drivers then moved their particular chi down the stretch to get a start for the match. Finest Hxat.—The horses came up well together until within a few yai hen Capt. Waugh broke up, and the go was no go; the horses then went back to try it again. At the second attempt they were more successful, and coming up ly the judges gave > word, and off they feed pA 9 bie, not a _ “= such @ head of so long ~~ Sept. ‘augh got in advance of him yards, but after passing the half- mile pole, he tegan to pi y in most beautiful style, *0 finely, indeed, that he called forth the admiration of all beboiders At the three-quarter pole, Rounoke had nearly overtaken his adversary, and was dashing after him at @ rapid rate, but before he reached the draw gate, he slipped his foot, and Capt Waugh led home about thir- ty yards in frout in — conn Heat —Tl rset in this heat changed ces,Capt Waugh having pole. They came up on, and got the word from the judges at the feet ‘attempt, and as they crossed the score, Capt. Waugh was evident): halfa length behind, which, however, is not a grest a4 veutege, some drivers fyasin f that position to a lead- ing ove. As the horses reached the level ground at the top of the hill beyond the drawgate, Roanoke broke 0 badly that Capt. Waugh led eighty yards before he caught his feet, whic! et, be had no sooner done than he went off ata pace, trying to recover mule pole he was not more humor to bear defeat, pole, they were side and a slight advance first by proached within a few were head and head. it w of the horses, no one were crossing the score, W ve hishorse the reins, and ‘rout, thereby winning the time wae 2:67. ha horse got off Cope, Wee the 8 got off, C a lead, but Reavoks “ sin itil he reached of the © down the back of tp, abd lost al of up, pt Hie breaks were very Vad ever, became stead three-quarters, Roanoke mined to contest every three-quarter pole te the horses »ppearing as 1 Capt. Waugh won the heat bye Hi i 5 it E 5 5 3 bim, ant al EE : § sil ' its Hf as foot score cone in aoe After the above, another pacing match took place ¥ i tween Post Boy and Boston Meri to decide which was the "inne of their starting, the dark. Boston dierry time not being worth recording Between the above matches @ foot 'ace came off twee two sporting “ bloods,” who, when their have not achance of winoing (twice f ¥ fF i pave on} aatasen, onto one day, ere wil: 0 themselves Face Was lor eappers cham pegoe, Lc., and the winner boasted thet he took exercise with Capt. Waugh, aad of Course Could not be bestee by any thing short of Captain Polk. ox THE Laxe.—The schooner Paul Jones, of jand, went ashore in the severe soow storm of about three miles esst of Ok Or herd The Canadi ashore at the goods and groe On the came day the schooner endeavor, irom Port Dalhousie, went sshore a! Brad | dock’s Point. — Recheater American, duct this or any other enterprise, have been 80 | | Additional and Interesting Pattiontars the Loss of the Atlantic-The Funeral of the Rev. Mr. Armstrong—Incidentg, de. The solemn and impressive services connected with the funeral of the late Dr. Armstrong, whieh took place yesterday, at 11 o’clock, from Dr. Adams’ church in Broome street, drew together vast crowds of his admiring friends. Every | available place of accommodation was erowded to excess long before the appointed hour; and the passages leading to the different pews were ail filled up with ladies—even the space in the immediate vicinity of the pulpit was crowded with them. About quarter past 11 o’clock the procession en- tered the church, and several ladies and gentle- men were compelled to return home, in conse- quence of their being unable to procure accom- modations. Indeed the edifice was crowded in every nook and avenue during the performance of ths services. After the entrance of the pro- cession, the coffin was laid on a mahogany table, immediately in front of the pulpit. A solemn still- ness reigned throughout the entire congregation, and while the coffin was beinglaiddown ~~ After a short interval {the Rev. Dr. Skinner read the lessons, commencing with the 90th psalm, after which the Rev. Dr, Adams‘delivered the address in a tone of deep and impressive solemnity, which added to the gencral sadness that prevailed throughottt the entire dongregatioii present. He said :— nt which this day assembles us is God’s voice it would look like presumption for mortal man to intrude his words on such an occasion as this. should be still, and know that this was God’s work. As an individual, | know not what to say. My own feelings are too deeply interested on this melancholy affiiction to allow me to speak all that I would. My foal- ings would lead me not to occupy this place, for greatly would 1 prefer to sit amongst the mourners hare present—to droop my head and weep with them. | feel that I have lost a frie Bnt we are all mourners, whether related by the ties of consanguinity or not; wo | are all mourners, for in our hearts we are afflicted. The ministers of Chi friends of the jer, friends of missions and lov and it is not because e him the more fo us. reached this city on Sat- had been lost inthe Sound, gst them one by the name of Armstrong. the rehension was, in many hearts, that it was our rot His dut wat xecutive mi f missions, withwhich he was connected, at Boston. On Tuesday last it seéms that the storm raged and he was advised to stop, butas he wanted to be with his fa- mily here on Thursday, to celebrate Thanksgiving day, he did not remain. He carried with him a life-preserver, which, by his family he was advised to take, and this fact | gavea sort of confidence to his friends, but it was soon ascertained that he was actually among the dead. ‘The reverend gentleman here e:tered into a detailed narrative of the melancholy circtimstances connected with the fate of the “Atlantic,” and gave a biographical aketch of the life of the late Dr. Armstrong, who it ap- pears was 26 years on the missions. He had formerly en pastor ai Richmond, and also at Trenton, Virginia ; and next, alter going through variot radations in the church, became Secretery to tl rican Bible Missionary Society. After sarang: the particulars in relation to the cool and resolut: jmness With which oon, ; he went on to ‘Yessel, to provide blankets from , and bind them round their h state that a respected officer of tl |, and had been a witn nation of the deceased Dr. A., in th last hour of peril. His last words were, ‘I hope we may be allowed, in God's goodness, to reach the shore | with our lives; but if not, | have @ perfect confidencetin God's goodness. (The congregation, many of them, we} and sobbe:! during the recital of this @) Scarcely | had he uttered, continued the Reverend gentleman, | those words, when the fatal wave washed across the ver sel, and these were his last words, uttered before ap) ing at the bar of his God. The body was found, with twent; e others, and was taken to Norwich, where there much difficulty in discovering who he was, as there was no paper found on his person—nothing to indi- cate who hewat His pockets were cut off, [sensation] and every thing that could indicate who or what he was, was therefore removed. The Reverend preacher here- upon pronounced a high eulogy onthe private and public character of the deceased,whose unremitting care and the assiduity with which he alwa! duties, made him universally re some consolatory remarks to the afilicted wi- mily, who were the chief mourners present, horted them to bear the awful calamity that befallen them, with Christian calmness and resigna- tion; when he concluded his address, which was deeply affecting. The Rev. Mr. Bancer next addressed the congrega- tion, and dwelt at length upon the many virtues of the deceased. ‘The bereavement did not alone afflict his immediate family—it was a public calamity to the cause of missions and kindred institutions, which would be felt by all. It would be feit in Persia, India, China, aa well as in the wilderness of the western islands of the 0 e | sea. He continued, Zion was smitten, and the hand of the Lord was upon them. The reverend speaker hereupon dwelt upon the many amiable qualities that distinguish- edthe lamented subject of his remark, end went on to say that it was intended as an affliction to their missionary friends,in order to induce them to work more assiduously and earnestly in the cause of the gospel; Tr eX- to labor more earnestly in promoting the ts of the gospel, he conclused. . De Witt hereupon offered up the prayer, and The Rev. Dr. Cox gave out the hymn, when the ae! were conclude: was removed for interment, wo unde eld, N.J.; after which the entire congregation separated, deeply impress- ed with tho solemnity that characterized the entire pro- ceedings. {From the New London Stor, Nov. 28. There were four baggage cars on board, only one of which reached the shore in safety. Only one small basket of biscuit made up their sad Thankegivin x Prayer meeting and religious services were held during the day and Vibiwg 4 We are told that the Rev. Mr. Armstrong, whose body was brought up yesterday from the wreck by the Mo- hegan, disclosed his presentiments of the approaching disaster, shortly after lenving Allyn'e Point, by inflating | and securing to his person several life-preservers. Many of tue passengers owe their escape entirely to those articles, and on leaving the island they brought them away, as mementoes of their deliverance. One of tho survivors (the brother-in-law to the lad, whose father, brothers and sisters were lost) was marri- ed on Saturday night last. The family were on their wey to purchase a farm and settle in the vicinity of Lan- caster, Pa. Capt Cullum, of the U 8. corps of Engineers, while endeavoring to make his esca ad his left arm severe- ly bruised, by the falling of upper saloon upon it, hi reaker” raised it suffi- gale. He, together with Lt. Stewart and Maynard, and the two of- ficers that lost their lives, rendered much valuable as- sistance. Among the suffering survivors, none seemed to excite more sympathy than Mr. Dobbs, the chief engineer.— He was entirely blind, but it is hoped he will recover his " bt He left for New York last night, in the steamer ew Haven. Lieut Norton, one of the lost, had been stepping in this city for several days, on a visit at Capt. A Bassett’s. He entered the military academy, from the Sta’e of Ohio, in 1838, and graduated in 1842. For several years he has | deen stationed at West Point, as CF evan instructor of | tactic and was returning to jitary academy when lost. He one of Frem ipedition to the Rocky Mountains, « fine soldier, an estimable man, and endeared to all who knew him. Surgeon C. A. Hasler had just arrived at Boston, aft a three years cruise, in the U. 8. ship Falmouth, and w: on his way to runswick, N.J., the place of h residence. He has left a deveted wife and four child- reo to mourn his loss. ® As soon as the boat struck, its bell commenced tolling, | probably from the ection of the wind upor it, snd con- tinued to toll slowly and mournfully as long as any por- tion of the wreck was to be seen. antan, alter staying by the boat until all human re useless, and ennouncing such to the passen- ners the case, was lowered down from the hurri- cane deck inte the water, but probably being so benumb- Zo cold, and exbausted from efforts to serve until . a8 weil as the strong undertow,while attempting , was drawn under the nothing more was seen of him uctil found on Before leaving his station he slipped the Jast some further in- Several bodies have been previous. Among them one pon the sea wi mount of money, was veral female dresses,much wreck. The bell is still the dead. The Ste contains the two following letters {rom pas- eongers. which will be read with interest : Cory Hoven, Nov. 28, 1846. At your urgent request, athough exhausted, in body an4 mind os teribie cone aaet through on board the Atlannic, being 26 hours food or sleep, aad roffering [rom agoaning ansiety during the w! — | wil etvempt te give you a description of the ca mity About balf past | o'clock, op Thursday morning. as | wen placing myself im my berth, after rele’ my clothes, an om “ | sprang upon the dustanc in the their berthe apd anny 1eDL) One passenge: came fr Vet etd east thes tue boat was just returned, half-past 21. M., from | was picked up marked | yhosoo ea beard, sod s sound as if the | th i, that the ™ ver yo tovormed thet yh chest below where Ge oes Ut yt: fire was jt night. we should tad ll moraiee Sod that the Rew liaven weeld come ant take us the | ao were brought sot Ss in Gilling them with air, and tying them to their persons. They went rbore, but soon cher wore called below, By ® clergyman, who sanounced t et the cepteln had given his permission that a meeting for prayers should he held inthe cabin A on soreptere was read by the clergyman, end adiressed Almighty God in our behalf A gentleman from (incinnati, also led prayer, and gave ‘= About five ae A it Patsengers te go abeve end © ey could He led us 5° tie stern of the her d foremost, perbape a uarter of a mile from the ors, the freight was thrown overboard, and we saw on shore picking up the boxes. The wind wos blowing violently, We each of us rigged « door. The left the uy. per deck, one after another, oaly four, including I stood to # stancheon the Captain were left. during the whole night. About feur o'clock we struck areck, near the shore, lightly three times. The cables away. and we swung attached to the anchors were was bro this ohn behind M t reaking away behind me. 3 tie Sage f the Dost below me. 1 rb pope bet there none to be bad. | ew myself off, Raed by my hands, and dropped down, fortunately caught by the edge of the boat, and d from the edge into the water, the distance being short | tore eway my life preserver, and swam to the . Lelasped a rock, but ‘was tore away and carrie tothe boat. The next attempt brought me on shore, ne, and in darkness; | rushed up the bank, and overtaking some others, we ran about seeking for a shelter. We & hay- stack, and it was proposed to protect ourselves by that, but we continued seeking until we found a house, which was filled with drenched, chilled, and suffering men. The single fire was filled, | rushed up stairs for « bed, on the stairs | asked a man for dry clothes—he strip- ped'of his jacket and gave it to me. May heaven re- ward him. ‘Above stairs, another gave me a flannel shirt. I got into bed and was partially warmed, wh poor ~_ battered body was brought up. Every bed was put on my wet clothes and gave him my p! people at the house did e ‘thing in the: lieve us, but their and necessi ri came to the house and invite: there warmed, and fed, and,brought on. A few of us were landed at this itranger; | found my to this house, where received every kindness. | Ina parent’s house | could not have been more tenderly treated. May the landlord, Walter Edwards, be pros- pered, as his nobleness deserves. w.L. New Lonpon, Nov. 28th, 1846. In compliance with your request, | will give a hasty sketch of the circumstances attending the disaster and wreck of the poe ia clearly asa confused and whirl- hi ing brain will permit. About halt an hour after the boat leit the wharf, and when the passengers were nearly allin their berths, a heavy sea struck hi aus her to reel | considerably, and at almost the same inst ‘an explosion was heard above, followed almost instantly by another, and then by violent blowing off of steam. ‘The explosion, in the cabin did not sound very loud, but was said, by those in the state rooms, to have been equal to the report of acannon. This caused an almost simultaneous spring of the passengers from their berths, and a rush up the companion way to the deck. For my own part, thinkin, it most discreet to avoid tho rush, and to remain as co! as possible, ! remained in my berth till all the confusion bad subsided. ‘Those who Went on deck reported that, and the saloon, to so filled with steam, that all tho lights were extingvished, and that nothing could be seen. Some returned, crying that the boilers had burst, and some seeing the light of the fires, as they were drawn from under the boilers, were sure that the boat wes on its the utmost confusion prevailed Soon, however, one of the offi- ured us that there was no imme- | ‘iate ery thing possible should be done for our safety; that if any danger appeared, we should be warned of it; that they had already got over the best | bower anchor, and were getting over another,with which they should be able to ride out the storm,‘until assistance came, and we shoald be info: as it could be discovered. This,with the quiet, composed and cheerful appearance of the officers and crew, soon, restored confidence and order. When tho steam had suf- ficiently cleared away, to allow any examination, it was | discovered that the stop of the steam chest had burst eff, | leaving her engine perfectly powerless. Two anchors were atonce got out, as I said, soon followed by the third, andas she rode perfectly easy, and as | believe few other vessels of any kind would ride, | felt no apprehen- sion of any immediate danger. In the morning, however, | it was evident to ail that she must have dragged her an- chors some miles during the night.and was sull rag ing / them. Astern were seen the breakers at Fisher’s Island | in fearful proximity. Another anchor weighing some | tons was formed trom large bars of cast iron, which were | on board, and thrown over, her smoke pipes were cut away, the broad doors, fore and ait of the upper saloon , taken off, her wheel house knocke every | thing cleared that could hold wind and which was le After this she rode 24 a very easy, ceased drag- ging, and all seemed te promise that, unless the gale in- Creased, she would ride it out sa thi thine, the Mohegan came over neer us, an re perhaps half | a tails from the breakers astern. "Atabout cleven A. M. | @ prayer meeting of intense interest was held. A very | general feeling prevailed that no human aid could avail | ‘us, and strong and ardeat were the Feayers which went up to the Source of all blessings for deliverance from the | jaws of death, iuto which it seemed that the then in- | creasing gale must soon drive us. At night the gale still increased, and blew with tremendous violence. Our | anchors again began dragging, and by ten o'clock tho ern of tae boat was rising’ and falling on the seas, which ran with indescribable tury, within te: or twelve feet of a rock. Here her anchors in held her, and thus we rode through the night, expe ery successive wave to carry us on the breakers, till about 4% o'clock of Fridi M. Then a tremendous sea struck her, which jouat and timber im her entire length, creak uv asif inher final struggle. This parted her | wer cable, and the other snchors were, almost in | k two or One of | te slip ber chain cables, and cut her her stern struck. But all this was y; forall parted like threads. Her bow at | round to the southward, bringing her lar- the North Hill. She drove up se hard, that le nd her stera, (owing to a ‘atsome distance off. The scene that followed, 1 shall not attempt to describe. who have ever seen the almost instantaneous | breaking up of a large vessel, by the violence of the sea, and heard the death shrieks of the mis- erable beings who were crushing and perishing in the sea, can form some faint idea of it. Let others bless God | for theirhappy ignorance. Suffice it to say that in fif- teen or twenty minutes from the timo her stern fir struck, she was a perfect wreck, and all on board were | either rejoicing in their happy deliverance, or lifeless in the sea. once board her bo | bend in the sho: nt forward on A majority of those who had escaped, we the larboard guard, toa it forward of the paddle- i jam ashore. I was | gral forbids my neglect- ing to mention Mr. Wm. Ritchio (I think that is his name) one of the firemen of the boat, who rendered very es» tial servic: those who escaped at this point, at the risk of his own life. Of the coaduct of the officers of the boat, and especially of the lamented Capt. Dustan, I can only say, ‘twas mest noble from the beginning to the end. Some censures have been on Captain D. for not doing thi which it was supposed might have been beneficial; in my own opinion had the things proposed by the cen- surers been done, some of them would have been merely useless, and others, would have, resulted im an immense increase of the less of life. Yours, respectfally, J. R. ANDREWS. P.§. Ishould be guilty of criminal ingratitude, did I omit to mention that the sufferers who escaped were re- ceived with open arms by Mr Winthrop the proprieter of that of the island, and hospitably entertained by him till the arrival of the nee to take us off. Sin- cere thanks are also due to Capt. Van Pelt, and the crew of the M,, for their great kindness and cordiality. The following is the list of persons lost, as far as thei* names are yet known :— onrw. | Capt. Dustan. Warren Smith, cook. Joun Gleason, porter. Wm. Willett, | do. Thomas Gebney, waiter. Mary Ann Hilton, steward. Michael Dougherty, do. ess, | Charles Kiley, do. Sarah Johnson, chamber- | John Mac Farland, do. maid. Sarah Ruby, chambermaid. | PAMENGRRS. | Rev. W. J. Arey N.Y.John Walton, West New. | Dr.C. Hassler, U. 8. N. bury. | Lieut. A. M. Norton, U. 8.N. Mrs. J. Walton, do. | Moses Kimball, New York. John Walton, jr. do. | | Isaac Fitz, do. James Walton, do. | Miss Mary Jordan, Boston. Eleanor J. Waltun, do. Orlando, Pitts, Mr. French, do. A. F. Collamore, do. ‘Vermont. M. Cassidy, Philadelphia. © Eliza Wacob, New London. Mer Tramb' one of the Norwich and New York line, arrived here on Wednesday 93- ternoon during the N. E. storm, from New York, landed her freight proceeded on up the river. When just above Winthrop’s Point, and while the crew were en- ins, reed | ed deck, one of | f= a young | vetticrny, ee hips \i a thy. “The propeller Quixebeug, which had been waiting for the gale to abate since Wednesday morning, left here | for New York last evening, but returned soon after, in consequence of the con' yued rough weather.—New London News of Saturday. i Brooxtyn, Nov. 29, 1846. To rue Epiron or THe Henan :— Dean Sim :—Lhave been somewhat surprised in read- | ing over the accounts of the loss of the Atlantic, in the = ape) New York, to see no mention made of th few noble hearts, who in the midst of the terrible scenes lo. Ald. Burbank, B. Sol wm The steam pro} ywned. His respected, and od unprotected. | was not in the Atlantic seif, but { was at New London at the time of the dis- nd when the surviving passengers were bro [spoke to many of tuem on the subject ove: wreck, nearly all of whom were loud in their praises of | the polde conde of Lieut’ Maynard and Dr Hasler, of the nevy, and Wm. Edwards. I was told that when the | boat was dragging #0 rapidly on shore on Thursday, and | all were obeying the Bret law of nature, self preserve: ese two officers might be seen looking solely to | » and children, inj them out of the cabin, and seating each one on the they had elreedy prepared for them, and placed) near the | ward. Adopted | confinement of are lelinquents. Laid on tl | propriate comm: ught | tho | T. Ni | ty of Francis Nichofso The board then trouble ¢ place. cabin, his wife, by his side, the prepared for attached, with a hole in the end, for igh, that the floats might pull them Were then tied up by Lieut M., to when ov . He would ach one against rushing to the struck, but to wait quietly un- ns. But there was a Mra, @ little child about eighteen and unprotected, and Ith. It was Lieut. M’s atten- child, that a enger from me that he had never witnessed scene ; to see him, with the epee kr ey deck tying up its head to protect it from cold, it ready to lash to his own body when the Sees seen strike, and Jedging himself ro the mother to uve it at the peril of his own life, and be at hand to council and assist her too; end thew her looks of deep gratitude at this self-devotion aod kindness: of an entire stranger—her hands claspod, aod tears streaming from her éyes, her heart was too fall to speak. Will God forget acts like these? Never! never! But all their noble plans were destined to be uaeveiling, for the ship not 1g on the shore as soon as was expected when she commenced dragging, all of eres trepped. off inthe cabin to sleep, ant by one o e cal nt to sleep, were in this position when ahe struck on the rocks, and was no time to save them, fo instautly swept from the deck snd every soul in it lost — Yoor Hessler perished among the first, but Maynard on shore, where we see him again not yet | A. ‘up to enjoy the comforts of a house and in the midst of the boiling surge with of Edwards, nobl; ‘s from the wrec! aod Le i" eat. bos recoding sen, hat recoving the: would again e out to save their {slow men. And 1 ‘understood, at New London, from Captains Callum and Stewart, of the Army, that they iu this way, pulled out of the water no less than ty or thirty men All were now saved irom the k but twe, a club footed boy ani the second pilot, and Edwards beginning to freeze was advised by Lt. M. to go up and get to ry he promising that he would not leave the water until all were saved; and when Mr Winthrop, the owner of the island, with two other men got down, they found him alone in the suri aruggliog to rescue from the wreck these twomen. But his work stopped not here, for when we hear of him again, he is seen, with the myers = atta bod staggering under the weight o! cl e ir, who they found freezing to death on the road side. T! in- cidents, Mr. Editor, I hay ether from facts det from several parsengers, and | learn that Capte Cullum and Stewart of the Army, and several ef the passengers it confu- pal HA at New London, are preparing a narrative oi affair at the request ofthe citizens of that plece. | trust be true, for acts such as those | have described bler pens than mine to do them justice. ‘Tho names of Maynard, Hassler and Edwards will long be re- bered. The feelings of their own hearts will be ir best reward in this world. God will surely reward them inthe next. Your obedient servant, JHO. H., of Boston. City Intelligence. Fine axp Mivitany Compaxixs.—The Clinton Blues, | d our office yesterday, ona target | fire company, passe excursion. ney are @ fine body of men, and marched ina superior style, showing a degree of drill which is highly creditable to the company. The ‘volunteer com- ae also went on a target excursion. Both companies long, we understand, to fire company No.4l. The Columbia rifle corps, Brooklyn, also had an excursion yesterdy. They passed our office, and presented a fine, soldierlike appearance. 's Society. —This society met last evening 1, Broadway. fi Brooxiyy—We learn that Thorne’s stores were not touched by the fire on Saturday night. Soutnean Mamn.—The Camden and Amboy Railroad Live, for Philadelphia, will e New York, from pi No. 2 North River, to-day at7 o’clock A. M., and will continue at that hour until further notice. Sap Acciwent.—A young man by the name of Wil- liam Timpeon, about ‘nineteen years of age, was acci- dentally knocked down by ahorse and spring cart, in Broadway, yesterday afternoon, near Courtlandt street, by which accident 4 received a broken thigh, and small bone of the leg was likewise broken. He was conveyed to his resid - es) and medical aid procured to je beay.— attend to his severe sui Coroner's Orrice, Nov. 30.—Déath by jfoop ‘'The coroner held an inquest yesterday, at No. 7 Frank- fort street, (in the rear,) on the ly of Mary Smith, a native of Ireland, 68 years of age, who came to her death by apoplexy. dict accordingly. Common cll. Boarp or AtperMen, Nov. 30—Sreciat Meetina. — Alderman Jackson, President, in the Chair. After the Board of Supervisors adjourned, Alderman Jacxson took the Chair, and directed the Clerk to call the roll. Alderman Benson objected. He seid there was no call of the meeting made Alderman Jacxsox—I now make the call. The Clerk then called over the roll, and a quorum being present, Alderman Jackson stated thet he called the Board together in consequence of a communication he received from his Honor the Mayor. ‘The following communication was read:— To nis Honor Tux Mavor,— In compliance with your request, | hereby transmit an estimate of the expenses commenced under your ma- - ent, and to continued during the eight or ten a) First. Sundry expenses already incurred, and to ‘be incurred by me to-d: $410 Second. Su 150 3d. Hire of Rooms for rei 200 4th. Meals for 400 me: 840 $1,600 WARD B. BURNETT, Colonel Ist regiment of New York State Volunteers Alderman Purser hereupon offered the following preamble and resolutions :— ‘Whereas, The First Regiment of the New York vol- unteers has been called into the service of our country, in the war now existing with Mexico; and various ex- Fen must, necessarily, be incurred in engeging rooms for rendezvous, and providing lodgings and meals for the soldiery, before the period of their being mustered int the service of the United States; And, whereas, it h: been communicated to the Common Council, through hi 01 e Mayor, that the regiment is without the funds nece! for this object. Therefore, Resolved, that $1000 be and is ee eit ap. prem d, and that the Comptroller be requested to draw is warrant for that amount in favor of Colonel Ward, B Burnett, commander of the First Regiment New York Mtl to be applied to the organization of his Re- giment. ‘The resolution was adopted. Aj The board then adjourned, this special meetin; Boarp or A‘ nt Avpermen.—Monday evening, Nov. 30th.—Neil Gray, Esq., im the chair. Petitions. —Of sun: persons for a Hose company, to be located in the ‘building recently occupied by Engine o No. 1. Of property ewners to be relieved ir in Bloomingdale . ‘ts of committees. —Adverse to the petition of Gar- es 9—Noes 4. Peing the object of its king to have 40th street, in the y of the distributing reservoir, restored to its ori- grade, andjin favor of establishing the proposed Laid on the table. or of depositing $1187 to the credit of the Board ation for expenses ef common schools ia the lst Communication from the Cemptroller and report in fa- vor of making a further appropriation of $25,000 on ac- count of opening streets. Adopted Report in favor of leasing from the Vestry of Trinity church, lot at the south-east corner of Vesey and Church streets, and erecting thereon a building for a new large engine, now expected from Philadelphia ; cost of said bi ing not to exceed $4,500. Adopted. Hon. Lewis Cass.—Resolution in favor of extendi the hospitalit kg city Ceti ae Cente @ppoint a comm! carry same into ofeet. The C! appointed Messrs. Gilmartin, Maclay, and Dougherty. One and Dollars for the Volunteers —Reselution adopted in the Beard of Aldermen, authori: the Comptreller to draw his warrant in favor of ‘ard B. Burnett, for $1,000, to defray expenses of t! regi- ment of New York Volunteers, until mustered into ser- vice of the United States. Concurred in. Report ef commitiee on laws and resolutions in favor of removing Allan M. Sniffen from the office of Corpora- tien Attorney, and authorising the Comptroller to take legal measures to recover all moneys received by him for violation of city ordinances, and due to the Cerpora- tion. Concurred in Report and resolution in favor of regulating 7th ave- nue, Between Bloomingdale road to 59th street. Concur- red in. Communication from the Ce! ler, and resolutisn appropriating $500 on account of intestate estates. Con- curred in. Memorial of the New York Prison Association in re- lation to the appointment of a chaplain fur the city priso: ‘and report in favor of ereeting a suitable buildi et e a and ordered to be printed. Resolution in favor of requesting the Superintend- ent ef Streets to report what number of ash carts are employed in each Wai and the expenses incurred by the same. Carried. ia Board then adjourned until Monday evening, Dec. of Board His honor the Mayor presiding. The minutes of the preeading meeting were read and appro Pe ons. —From various persons for the correction of taxes were presented, and referred to the committee on annual taxes. Bilis.—8mi lice department, all bills from persons connected with the po- lee re presented and referred to their ep- tt Keports accepted.—Of committee on annual taxes in fa- vor of a r fesion of the taxes of James si committe in favor of refunding the Bank of Co paid by them on $471,000 of United 8 me committee in favor of granting relief foliowing nawed persons, to wit Drake, Mactin Goriols, iol Pow D' Truing, Paul Johnson, Isa Ga iwaid Kean, Win Dunglass, Paul Coll, the tras.ees of the Methodist in the ‘ard, Juho H. Sates, Joon Dawson, urtis, real estaie of Mary Barnes, Seventh Ward nk, George Beatty, Mary Wood, John Horsepool H H. Wheeler, and the Mutual Insurance Company : And adverse to the following named pertons : Charles Chill, and Wm. E. Echart. Of same committee the sales of various lots, the proper- n, ob were sold for tapes Old Mr. | r the cabin was | L. Lyon Of Paax Tueatne—Kixo Joux.—We have already | given our opinion on the merits of this drama, ws produced at the Park, with as much fulluess as the space that cam be devoted to criticism in a daily journal would admit. We have spoken of the historical relations of the play to the age from which its events and characters are taken ; and we have spoken of the fidelity ond splendor with which this great revival makes the play a living and an embodied thing. Crowded audiences on all the nights when crowds could be expected, can now bear testimony to the truth of our assertions. We have spoken of the merits of the performance and of the performers, which taken as a whole and altogether, com(ized both much unity and variety of excellence. We have asked the st tention of the public to the play iteelf, ou she ground of Its historical and social volue—we ash ed their at- tention on the ground of its deep tragic import ¢ Dut, espe- cially, we have asked their attention to it on the , Teund of its present scenic illustrations—we have asked the,” to look at these, not only as the most fascinating grouping.’ ofart, nor as among the rarest pleasure offered to any” who have the least perception of scenic illusion or pictorial beauty—we have asked them to look at them for insttuction as well as enjoyment, because we regarded them as causing timos of | mighty struggles to live ogain, not to the fency lone, but ye also ; not as a commentary one great age, but its picture ; not as alecture on it, but e living reproduction of it. Added to all this, there is Mr. Kean’s King John, a finely conceived realization of a clrarecter very difficult of conception, im which the actor has sone | of those bold strokes to aid him that tell vpon the mere nerves of an audience, and that can cover the grossest ignorance of thought and the broadest errors ef reading, | but ia which itis his greatest merit, to enter inwardly into the subtle windings of guilt, cunning, cruelty, meanness, cowardice, and to present them in the subdued euergy and the suppressed emotion in which life itself exhibits such qualities. There is Mrs. Kean’s Constance, asserted by consummate judges, who have seen Mrs. Siddons, to be the noblest representation of the character since the reign of that queen of tragedy ; but indeperd- ently of Mrs. Siddous or any one el: a most eloquent outpouring of nature, a most impassioned exhibition of womanhood, in those affections that render womanhood sublime and that render it affecting. There are the grounds on which we have urged the public of New York to witness this drama, and they are no vulgar grounds, On these grounds we them still; but there are one on tne mikars which wervenia now emphatically add — One is, that owing to certain circumstances, the play, after the present week, it to be withdrawn, and then the opportunity of beholding the grandegt, and truest scenic | historic picture ever set upon the Anierican stage will be | We hi the fullest confidence, that could this drama have run its legitimate courrs, the intelli- nd taste of New York would have sustained it rously to the end; and that ey would have fully mpathised with the cultivated enthusiasm exhibited in: an effert so noble to rescue the stage from the barbarism and incengruity of false and inadequate accessories, to | the refinement and harmony of correctnes Our belief is not shaken, but our hope is gi cumstances, as hd have said, render the conti the play impossible. e. Sther ground, the last, though not the least, on which we urge the attention of our public once mote | to this play, is, we will not at personal merit of Mr. Kean in his production of it, or his performance in it, but the obligation which they owe him for his taste and labors, and which we trust they will not be slow to manifest. The obligation is not a light one, if we measure it by what Mr. Keen has done and risked. ‘This play kas cost Mr. Kean months of fa- tiguing ‘mental study, and weeks of hard bodily toil, and when we consider that such were added to the regu- lar occupstions of a profession, in its most ordinary exer- rr i shall not lightly ctr tn outlet de bat he Kaas nditwxe of anether kind. Mr. | e love of his art, and confident in the ap; ation of the public, bas risked in this matter at it, of his private fertune ; no small fraction from any professional competence; for let mere vague report talk as it may, great fortumes, caves, are ‘not the Towards of pres any of the fine arts—and there io which ‘exaggeration deals so largely, &' with that belong- ing to the stage. Had the drama gone x#irly to the end, | Mr. Kean could have hoped for lit. mere than repayment of the sum he expended, wi little or Dothing for his talents and his time; but cot short as itis, in midst of its career, he must, u‘der the best circu tenes, endure a considerable lon: We would not say thus much on subjects that may seen’ in no way to concern the pantie, but there are ‘nag when strict rules may departed from, and we think this is one of them. During Mr. Kean’s course upon the stage, gr terest in him as a man hes accom; the great spplause which followed him as an artist; and whatever unfriendly critics may say of the latter, wo maintain that he hes nobly deserved them both. If we, therefore, ving for a moment mere abstract criticism on the make passing allusion to the worth of the man, we trust that the public will sympathise with us, and pay their tribute to-night to the worth of both. To- night is Mr. Kean’s benefic, let him have a generous reeting; let there be no space in the cup that welcomes im; let it be a full, an overflowing bumper, to cheer not the heart of one alone, but the united souls of two; @ tes timony to the purity of private virtue, and a recognition of the merit of professional excellence. Bowsay Tusatax.—Mrs. Coleman Pope being unable to appear on the Bowery boards until te-morrow evening, the engagement of Mr. Murdech will not commence until that evening. Instead ef the entertainments pro- mised, the manager produced last evening the pepular and favorite drama of “ Putnam,” which is always certain. of pleasing the patrons of this establishment, and was received, as usual, with unvounded applause The house was literally crammed and it was with seme difti- culty we procured a seat. Although the manager had no reason te complain of the nage he reesived be- fore the reduction of prices, it 1 flattering to know that were his theatre twice as cepacious as i# 18, it would not more than large e1 rh to accomunedate all whe wish to go now. “Putnam” will be repeated to-night, with the “‘ Children of the Woods,” and “ Black Eyed Susan.” Garenwich Tueatae.—This evening, the secend night of opening of this gem of an establishment, a stropg. bill is presented. The celebrated Joho Duan will repeat his popular character of that ‘ Raseal Jack ;” and in ad. | dition Mr. Henry Chapman and Miss Julia Drake will make their first appearance. The drama of “ Robert Macaire,’, aud the comedy of‘ A Kissin the will be performed. Miss Julia Vincent will dance a faverite | je seul, and the vocalist, Mr Quarle, will sing one of | his admired ballads. | Tur Avtamaa.—The engagement of Herr Alexander, the great German Magician, hes added oonsiderably to the attractiveness of the Alhamra. His feats ef legerde- main are truly astonishing, and preve him to be am adept. in the black art. He will perform. again this and every every evening during the week But there are other in- ducements to visit this little place, beaides the perform: ances of Alexander. Every scene orchestra, ander the guidance ef Mr. George Lod discourses most et and eloquent rousic, Indeed, we do not knew a place in the city that offers mere’ a’tractions than this establishment since it came under the management ef Messrs Corby & Loder. Bowxay Amriuitugatne.—The last evening’s receipts of this establishment were devoted to filling the pute of that most clownish of ali clowns, the inimitable Kemp- From the commencement to the end of the performan- ces, the audience were kept highly amused with Kemp’s jokes, and the performances of the excellent compa- ny. thie The put forth a rich programme for ha , Which, if we are not much misiaken, will rge a house us they bud last night.— rth, the best rider in atg ol ed America, has returned from Philadelphia, where he-has just finished a most successful engagement wit ‘elsh, and will appear at the Bowery Circus to-night in two of his great acta of horsemanship. Rarmonp axp Waaina’s Mevacenre.—Encouraged by the flattering amount of patronsge which the pro- prietors of this extensive collection of animals have re- coived,since they opened in this city, we understand they are determined to remain here the whole of this week, for the purpose of allowing those whose business, or other circumstances, did not permit them to visit it earlier, an opportunity of yet doing so. Of course, they will have no reason to regret altering their previously Communication from the Comptroller, and resolution | made arrang: te 5 fe nd their collec- in favor of cancelling lease of u building in Anthony | tieq will be as extensively. patrouised this, ua it was du- [ewes rhe occupied as the Sth ward station house. | jing any other week, since they ‘pone: | c % ‘Revolution in favor of directing the Public Administra. | tor to deposite all moneys received by him in behalf of Musical Intelligence. the city, ‘and now in his hands, with the Comptroller Samver Loven.—Pulmo’s house was crowded to excess | eqzer ly to the corporation ordinances. on the | last evening with a most fashionable audience, ani one more eppreciative of the talent of the entertsiuer never was collected. It was his last evening in this city nre- vious to his departure for the South, and his unrivalled | power of enthrelling the attention of an audience was exerted most impressively. At one moment a dead ti- lence prevailed, broken only by the stifled sob of sym pathy, with the eloquence of a pathetic narration; and | } alone, unassisted by ning he made ashort his cea! the citizens Fe han o him, a stranger, and the pleasant visit which he ow, eevee forget. ane s concert at Brooklyn on Wedm , after wi ceeds to the south ons tour of pity veogthe furation | but on his return we shall be har to geoet the talented poet, puinter ond author, whether it be to sym pahise with brave “ Snamuy O'Bsien,” of langh st poor Pat the gridiron. Onaronto at rue Tanenwacume—The chef Pasvres of Spchr and Vicndelesohs, the * Last Judgment” and the Lobegesang ” will be performed at the ‘Tebernecls on the same ovening, to-morrow, the 2! instant, The solo ntrusted to those able artiste, Mra. KE. Loder, ise Watsem, Mr Paige and Mr. Massett. and wi doubt ° not that the pumerons and beautiful quartettos will ver | oma Se le tee bo be heard at our institute hae